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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.

Don’t turn away from Gaza

Talk about Gaza, and what's happening there. It's too easy to turn away, and feel that Israel is too far to make a difference.

Is Victoria really a ‘student city?’

Bergen has many advantages for students, ranging from affordable housing to safer nightlife. Sammen, Norway’s student welfare organization, offers a double dormitory for just 3553 NOK (about $489 CAD) per…

‘Food Not Lawns:’ How guerrilla gardeners inspired the next generation of environmental activists

For others, however, guerilla gardening is an anti-colonial act meant to address food security concerns in local communities, and challenge the institutions and systems that decide who is allowed to…

Pardon our progress

Behold — a maze of orange pylons, excavators, and “Detour” signs. You might be wondering: “how does anyone get to the beach in this mess?” As it turns out, UVic…

The man behind Victoria’s favourite pub quiz

Above all, Benji’s Pub Quiz is about eliciting communication — something he takes quite seriously when developing shows. In fact, it’s downright hard work. A new show takes about ten…

Kirra Christine is changing narratives one erotic collage at a time

Meet the local artist reframing queer identities through her work Kirra Christine, artist name “Hundred Acre Goods,” is a multimedia artist whose work centres around identity and tenderness. She creates…

Victoria was crowned Canada’s sexiest city, and no one is surprised

“I think Victoria is a very sexy city, especially because so many people here have amazing style,” said UVic student Rae. “Especially on campus, walking around, everybody is slaying, everybody…

Dancing with Hearts

By the time I’ve gotten the grade back for my story, an A+ (let’s go), I’m signed up to perform at the same show Robyn will be in. It’ll be…