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UVic alum and two-term councillor Zac de Vries runs for mayor of Saanich

UVic alum and two-term councillor Zac de Vries runs for mayor of Saanich

by Declan Snowden | Jul 30, 2026 | Local, News

De Vries will be running against fellow councillor Karen Harper and Save Our Saanich candidate Rishi Sharma in upcoming local general election This is the third article in a series covering all of Saanich’s mayoral candidates. Read the Martlet’s article on Rishi...
In a year of festival cancellations, the Victoria Summer Music Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

In a year of festival cancellations, the Victoria Summer Music Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

by Declan Snowden | Jul 30, 2026 | Culture, Events, Music

World renowned chamber musicians will gather in Victoria from July 24 to Aug. 9, for the Victoria Summer Music Festival’s 30th anniversary.  Despite a year of heartbreaking festival cancellations — including Rifflandia, which has no plans to return, and FernFest,...
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 | News, University

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...
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