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Students a major part of UVic’s impact on the local economy, but who supports students?
Recent report shows student spending added $158 million to the local economy in 2020 Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish. On June 20, a report was released detailing the economic impact of the University of Victoria on the provincial and local economies. The independent...
Increase in UVic annual parking pass rates an “ableist green-washed money grab” says UVSS
UVic says parking rate increase is intended to help support sustainability efforts on campus Photo by Mary MacLeod. A petition advocating against the upcoming changes to parking passes at UVic has received over 1 700 signatures and UVSS Board of Directors’...
Community shifts focus to help Ukrainian refugees coming to Vancouver Island
Local organizations step in and help settle over 260 refugees on the Island as Russian invasion further displaces Ukrainian citizens In late February, news broke that Russia had invaded Ukraine. In Victoria and around the world, Ukrainians and allies took to social...
