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UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing as the new school year starts

UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing as the new school year starts

by Declan Snowden | Sep 24, 2026 | Local, News, University

The university says it will offer pop-up and anonymous drug checking options this fall, will collect data towards possible permanent service in the future Earlier this month, members of Doctors for Safer Drug Policy, including co-founder Dr. Ryan Herriot and Dr. Jill...
A student’s guide to this year’s municipal and provincial elections

A student’s guide to this year’s municipal and provincial elections

by Declan Snowden | Sep 24, 2026 | Local, News

Everything you need to know about how to vote in the upcoming local and provincial elections Voting is an important part of the democratic process. Whether or not you are happy with how your municipality, or how the provincial government has been tackling the issues...
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is a chaotic exploration of sex and violence in horror

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is a chaotic exploration of sex and violence in horror

by Declan Snowden | Sep 24, 2026 | Culture, Film

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,’ which was partially filmed at UVic’s CARSA, is not particularly scary, but it is a thought-provoking surrealist experience that every slasher fan should see This review contains discussions of sexualized violence and...
Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month

Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month

by Declan Snowden | Sep 14, 2026 | Local, News

Heading into election season, the District of Oak Bay faces a $300 million repair deficit for critical infrastructure, low housing supply, and some of the highest property taxes in the province On Feb. 19, incumbent mayor Kevin Murdoch announced he would be seeking...
Rishi Sharma runs for Saanich mayor on ‘Save Our Saanich’ slate

Rishi Sharma runs for Saanich mayor on ‘Save Our Saanich’ slate

by Declan Snowden | Sep 10, 2026 | Local, News

Sharma, a public servant and continuing studies instructor, will be facing off against current councillors Zac de Vries and Karen Harper for mayor  This is the third article in a series covering all of Saanich’s mayoral candidates. Read the Martlet’s article on Zac de...
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