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B.C. climate activists face tumultuous road ahead amidst nation building projects

B.C. climate activists face tumultuous road ahead amidst nation building projects

by Declan Snowden | Jul 6, 2026 | Environmental, Local, News, Provincial

Climate activists rallied across the country on June 25 to encourage MPs to oppose Canada and Alberta’s MOU to build a pipeline to the West Coast. However, Canada and Alberta are moving ahead with the project. On June 25, a series of rallies, organized by 350 Canada,...
Despite efforts to improve accommodation services and accessibility, implementation still a concern for some students

Despite efforts to improve accommodation services and accessibility, implementation still a concern for some students

by Declan Snowden | Jun 25, 2026 | Campus, News

UVSS forms new working group to consult with a UVic Senate Committee, following  year-and-a-half-long push for improved accommodations Despite university efforts to improve accessibility and accommodations, some students remain concerned over the implementation of...
UVic alum injects new energy into Canada’s orchestral scene

UVic alum injects new energy into Canada’s orchestral scene

by Declan Snowden | Jun 25, 2026 | Culture, Music

Newly formed Canadian Doctors Orchestra joins the global stage with first charity concert in December  Andrew Loe, a medical student in UBC’s Island Medical program who takes music courses at UVic, founded what may be Canada’s first national orchestra for medical...
UVSS hears presentation on UET, discusses Pride crosswalk at June 8 meeting

UVSS hears presentation on UET, discusses Pride crosswalk at June 8 meeting

by Declan Snowden | Jun 16, 2026 | Meetings

In a long UVSS Board of Directors meeting, several committee vacancies were filled, some clubs were ratified, and there was a presentation on Universal Extended Time (UET) as well as a passionate conversation about the condition of the Pride crosswalk outside the...
Misogyny and gender bias in engineering remains a problem on campus and beyond, students say

Misogyny and gender bias in engineering remains a problem on campus and beyond, students say

by Declan Snowden | May 28, 2026 | Campus, Features

UVic ECS students share their experiences with misogyny, microaggressions, and UVic’s support services *Names have been changed and identifying information has been omitted to protect the privacy and safety of those interviewed.  UVic’s Faculty of Engineering and...
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