student housing

Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month

As the clock ticks towards the October municipal elections, the two candidates face not only the pressure of winning over the district's residents, but the pressure of addressing the district's…

Density takes another hit near campus as majority of Saanich councillors reject 349-unit development

The development would have brought new units to Gordon Head, including 27 three-bedroom units, which have a 0 per cent vacancy rate in Saanich.

UVic looking to develop properties on the edges of campus

Oak Bay also has a housing target of 664 housing units by 2028, as set by the Province. Murdoch said in his statement that “the project has not been sufficiently…

Student housing should look nice, too 

When asked about the new student housing, Saanich resident Megan Wilson said she supported more housing for students, but just couldn’t get past the looks. “I think there’s probably a…

Student housing expansion proposal underway, completion expected fall 2029 

“It’s 500 more beds on campus and I know there’s a need for that. More beds on campus means more basement suites in the community that can be rented to…

Saanich plans to update Shelbourne Valley, Quadra McKenzie areas

“We know that the campus supply of housing is inadequate, and that the off campus supply has been inadequate [too]," Murdock said.

A new school year is exciting for some, financially stressful for others 

For me, there’s a certain bitterness to this naivety. While the bustle of a new school year can be fun to romanticize, for students who face economic burdens, it often…

A guide to on-campus housing at UVic

Before coming to UVic, I found it nearly impossible to find any pictures or advice regarding the various residence buildings and dorm options. 

Sleep-deprived students upset at Thrifty Foods late-night renovations 

Drilling, hammering, and other construction noise at Thrifty Foods is keeping Tuscany Village residents up at all hours.