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Density takes another hit near campus as majority of Saanich councillors reject 349-unit development

Density takes another hit near campus as majority of Saanich councillors reject 349-unit development

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

During debate over the contentious development, council encountered confusion over provincial regulation and municipal independence before ultimately rejecting a high density project near UVic On Aug. 17, Saanich council voted 6-2 against a newly proposed development...
Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says

Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says

by Declan Snowden | Aug 27, 2026 | News, University

Campus security is adopting new uniforms that less closely resemble police vests; renaming is not currently in discussion This month, campus security, frequently shortened to CSEC, changed their uniforms to “be more approachable, recognizable, and distinctly its own.”...
Three-term councillor and MEd alum Karen Harper to run for Saanich mayor

Three-term councillor and MEd alum Karen Harper to run for Saanich mayor

by Declan Snowden | Aug 27, 2026 | Local, News

This is the third article in a series covering all of Saanich’s mayoral candidates. Read the Martlet’s article on Zac de Vries and Rishi Sharma. Karen Harper will be running for mayor of Saanich, against fellow councillor Zac de Vries and Save our Saanich candidate...
Alberta continues its far-right slide with new three-in-one IDs

Alberta continues its far-right slide with new three-in-one IDs

by Declan Snowden | Aug 27, 2026 | Opinions

Alberta rolls out new ID’s that include a citizenship marker amidst growing anti-immigration sentiment in the province On June 3, Danielle Smith, premier of Alberta, announced the province would be rolling out new three-in-one identification cards in July, combining a...
Study estimates up to 1 342 birds die on campus between September and February

Study estimates up to 1 342 birds die on campus between September and February

by Declan Snowden | Aug 27, 2026 | Environmental, Science & Research, University

An average of 1 095 birds die from window collisions in fall and winter on campus, making fall deaths significantly higher on average than at many other institutions Since 1970, North America’s bird populations have declined by approximately 30 per cent (roughly three...
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