Where to find harm reduction resources in Victoria

by Alexandra Mehl | Apr 22, 2021 | Lifestyle

A guide to the city’s overdose prevention, supervised consumption, and drug testing sites Everyday, harm reduction services save lives in B.C. In 2016, harm reduction services assisted in the averting 60 per cent of possible deaths due to intervention, according to...

As the food industry adjusts to COVID-19, food delivery drivers play an increased role

by Alexandra Mehl | Apr 22, 2021 | Food | Drink, News

(Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish) Restaurant owners appreciate reach of delivery services, but see the importance of the government’s cap on delivery commission Between restrictions on indoor dining and individual preferences to eat at home during the pandemic, delivery...

More than fifty regions across British Columbia work to eliminate racism with Resilience

by Alexandra Mehl | Apr 8, 2021 | Lifestyle

Screenshot by Jane Hurtig. A network of anti-racism resistance, support, and resources. On March 19, Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network launched a new website that will provide support for anti-racism initiatives in communities across the province. The website...

Student athletes navigate training, teambuilding, and restrictions throughout the pandemic

by Alexandra Mehl | Mar 26, 2021 | Sports | Lifestyle

Jaime lee Hellard | Photo supplied Student athletes face the challenges of shifting province-wide restrictions As national competitions and races are cancelled due to the pandemic, many student athletes have had to shift their focus while they train for their sport....

Commerce Students’ Society raising awareness for youth homelessness throughout the month of March

by Alexandra Mehl | Mar 13, 2021 | Campus, News

5 Days events raise money for Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter Photo provided by Allie da Silva University of Victoria’s Commerce Students’ Society (CSS) is hosting a virtual fundraiser for the annual 5 Days event, which seeks to support and raise money for unhoused...