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Canada’s new immigration act is an ‘attack on refugee and migrant rights,’ critics say

Canada’s new immigration act is an ‘attack on refugee and migrant rights,’ critics say

by Declan Snowden | Apr 16, 2026 | National, News

Bill C-12, which received royal assent on March 26, puts refugees and asylum seekers at risk of being denied residency, critics argue On March 26, the Liberal government passed Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, into law. The...
Outgoing campaigns director reflects on his experiences on the board

Outgoing campaigns director reflects on his experiences on the board

by Declan Snowden | Apr 16, 2026 | Sports | Lifestyle, UVic Life

Michael Caryk, who pushed for provincial supports for students, reflects on his term, plans to keep helping people as a teacher Michael Caryk, interim director of campaigns and community relations, will not be returning to the UVSS’ board of directors next year. With...
Majority of Saanich Council vote against student advocacy resolutions during March 2 meeting

Majority of Saanich Council vote against student advocacy resolutions during March 2 meeting

by Declan Snowden | Mar 26, 2026 | Campus, Local, News

Councillor Colin Plant, with the support of a majority of council, voted against considering student food bank grant and reduced ferry fares for post-secondary students Saanich city council will not be endorsing student advocacy resolutions — including a resolution to...
Attacks on access to information laws are attacks on democracy 

Attacks on access to information laws are attacks on democracy 

by Declan Snowden | Mar 26, 2026 | Opinions

Ontario is proposing changes to FOI legislation, which would keep the records of the provinces most powerful offices secret Ontario is proposing a change to Freedom of Information (FOI) law — law which allows members of the public to request government documents, such...
Shirley Moorhouse combines textile art and new media in artist in residence program

Shirley Moorhouse combines textile art and new media in artist in residence program

by Declan Snowden | Mar 26, 2026 | Culture, Visual Arts

UVic students can drop in for free to learn about Shirley Moorhouse’s thought provoking wall-hangings, artistic process, and engage in the conversations her work inspires Shirley Moorhouse, an Inuk artist born in Happy-Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, is the newest artist...
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