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Crystal Pool closed for renovations, interim facility coming in 2027
An interim facility will be located at the former YMCA on Broughton Street, with priority for swim lessons and clubs On Sept. 25, Crystal Pool closed for the construction of…
Will Canada be able to join Erasmus+?
The program allows EU citizens to partake in visa-free travel, exempt from fees for tuition, registration, and examinations.
Victoria splits nearly $1 million in grants to various local community housing organizations
The grant was available to non-government/non-profit owners of non-market buildings which were at least 20 years old and located in the City of Victoria.Opinions
You should care about local politics
Local politics should matter to you because you matter to local politics — even if you’re ineligible to vote.
NEWS UNSETTLED | The Canadian ‘tax-dollar thieves’
So, next time someone insinuates that hard-working Canadians give handouts to Indigenous people and you happen to be present, I hope you remember this column. Don’t be shy to correct…
Let’s be more sustainable this fall
The point is, we should all be more aware, and ask ourselves questions before falling into the trap of overconsumption this season.Culture
Annual Latin American & Spanish Film Week a great success
“The event has evolved,” said Professor Dan Russek. “ This year [we did] something that we’ve never done…. a film conversation.”
‘Once Upon a Dreadful Night’ experiments with improv and actual play
On Oct. 15 and 16, a new production group in Victoria will be putting on their inaugural improvised show, Dread Noir.
The meating talks liminal jazz, music access, and why they love playing in the CARSA parkade
“I remember trying out a bunch of parkades in Victoria, and then I eventually came across P-zero,” Micu said, “the sound in there is insane.”Campus
Writing students finally have their own lounge space. Could your department be next?
This term, writing students have a new sanctuary. However, not all students across the university's many departments have such a space.
Offline Club partners with UVic Libraries to offer weekly tech-free space
“The offline club is also just hanging out and having fun,” Deborah Campbell said. “We're not always talking about Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg"
ESSA’s newest edition of their zine ‘ESSENCE’ is out
“The Revolution will not be Televised // Environmental Justice” is the latest theme of the Environmental Studies course union’s publication On Sept. 18, the Environmental Studies Student Association (ESSA) hosted…Science & Research
How UVic helped shape the Royal BC Museum’s new climate change exhibit
“There’s not a lot of museums that really cover climate change as its own topic … [they don’t] get into the foundations of climate change, what the impacts are, and…
Eight UVic researchers awarded $800 000 in funding for climate-related research
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) has awarded $800 000 to eight UVic research projects.
Local observatory expects to band between 1 200 and 1 400 owls this season
The Rocky Point Bird Observatory is on track for a strong owl banding year, with up to 1 400 Northern Saw-whets expected to be bandedSports
Vikes men open soccer season with thrilling 4-0 win
The game drew in a raucous Thunderfest crowd, filling Centennial Stadium On Sept. 11, this year’s ThunderFest was reconfigured for the first time; the men’s soccer game was first at…
UVic to host national men’s rugby championship in November 2027
“It's the only opportunity in the year where all the top universities from across the country get a chance to measure up against each other,” said Head Coach Scott Manning.
Hosting after heartbreak
It’s been 15 years since the UVic last hosted the Championship games in 2011, and it’s been 15 years since the Vikes have won.Features
AI data centers are coming to Vancouver, but the community is pushing back
Vancouver is pushing back against encroaching data centers, and Torin LaRocque, an eighteen-year-old Vancouverite, is at the heart of it all.
Sock hops, sit-ins, and folk singers: UVic student life in 1967
Although many things have evolved at UVic since 1967, it is clear that one thing remains the same: a strong sense of student culture and community, no matter what circumstances…
VicFits brought the HEAT at second annual fashion show
Originally an anonymous venture, Gabrielle Elhav’s brainchild VicFits has upended Victoria’s fashion scene, capturing the city's most unique outfits one street photograph at a time.Humour
A boots-on-the-ground checklist for discovering who your (potential) roomie really is
Your very own trusty guide to finding the perfect roommate, or finding out whether the person you split chore responsibilities with is an agent of evil. I trust you know…
How to quit your phone and focus on school
Your very own guide to avoiding your phone this school year. The next time your phone is staring at you while you’re trying to study, you’ll know exactly what to…
Your psych prof isn’t your therapist
Your psychology professor isn’t your therapist. They are not a therapist-adjacent figure. They are not a budget version of a therapist included in your tuition. They are a person whose…Meetings
Senate kicks off the academic year with housekeeping items, largest cohort of first-years in UVic history
In her opening remarks, Acting President and Senate Chair Dr. Elizabeth Croft said the incoming cohort is 5 255 people, the “largest” in UVic’s history.
UVSS board of directors table motion to receive 2025/2026 draft audit at Sept. 21 meeting.
The draft audit is an annual process in which a third party examines UVSS financial records from the previous year.UVSS Board appoints interim SSD representative, approves bylaw change for AGM agenda at Sept. 14 meeting
Management reported breaking records at this year's Movie on the Quad, and some vacant spots on committees were filled.Our Digital Print Issue
