by Abigail Fishman | Nov 20, 2025 | Opinions
Innovation alone can’t save us, unless we redefine the word progress. The newest iPhone promises to last longer. The latest car runs cleaner. The next clothing line is “sustainably sourced.” We’re told that progress comes neatly packaged: lighter, faster, greener. But...
by Abigail Fishman | Nov 20, 2025 | Culture, Environmental, Science & Research
The subsea observatory, launched with UVic’s involvement last year, is helping shed light on one of the least studied ocean environments in the world A subsea observatory, deployed on a recent expedition through a partnership between Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), the...
by Abigail Fishman | Nov 6, 2025 | News, University
WorkSafeBC penalties target Bird Construction, Viking Reinforcing, and A.R.M. Reinforcing for safety violations. WorkSafeBC has issued a total of $184,042.26 in fines to companies involved in the construction of UVic’s Engineering building expansion, following an...
by Abigail Fishman | Nov 6, 2025 | News, Provincial, University
While other BC universities actively updated students, some students feel UVic’s guidance was insufficient The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) strike, now tentatively resolved, shut down StudentAid BC — the provincial government program responsible for student...
by Abigail Fishman | Nov 3, 2025 | Meetings
The UVSS Board of Directors met on Oct. 20 and addressed a full agenda that included committee appointments, policy approvals, and updates from various advocacy groups The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. with a land acknowledgement. Shortly after, an...