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Student societies oppose post-secondary system review, as B.C. government says more funding ‘not practical’

Student societies oppose post-secondary system review, as B.C. government says more funding ‘not practical’

by Declan Snowden | Dec 18, 2025 | News, Provincial

Despite past internal documents saying the post-secondary sector needs an ‘injection of funding,’ B.C. post-secondary minister says more funding is not an option at this time On Nov. 25, 2025, the B.C. government — under the leadership of the BC New...
New study co-authored by UVic professor may show the first potential tool use in wolves

New study co-authored by UVic professor may show the first potential tool use in wolves

by Declan Snowden | Dec 18, 2025 | Environmental, News, Science

B.C. gray wolf captured on camera recovering a crab trap and opening the bait box, which researchers say is potential evidence of tool use  On Nov. 17, 2025, Dr. Paul Paquet, an adjunct professor in UVic’s geography department published an academic study, purporting...
Indigenous speakers and hundreds of gatherers oppose unsanctioned OneBC event on UVic campus

Indigenous speakers and hundreds of gatherers oppose unsanctioned OneBC event on UVic campus

by Declan Snowden | Dec 4, 2025 | Campus, News, Provincial

“Every generation was an attempt to sever who I am,” one speaker said On Dec. 2, B.C. MLA Dallas Brodie, Jim McMurtry, and Frances Widdowson attempted to host an unsanctioned event on UVic’s campus.  McMurtry is a former teacher, who was fired for controversial...
UVSS adopts ‘Election Ban’ policy for repeated infractions

UVSS adopts ‘Election Ban’ policy for repeated infractions

by Declan Snowden | Dec 4, 2025 | Campus, News

The newly-passed policy penalizes repeat violators of electoral policies from running in future elections During the Nov. 17, 2025 Board of Directors meeting, the University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) passed a motion to update their Electoral Policy, allowing...
‘Defund VicPD’ opposes new funding increase for Victoria and Esquimalt police

‘Defund VicPD’ opposes new funding increase for Victoria and Esquimalt police

by Declan Snowden | Dec 4, 2025 | Local, News

Advocates cite misconduct cases, proposed cuts to social programs, and inappropriate spending as reasons to oppose the increase Defund VicPD is a self-described grassroots movement that formed in early 2025. Their current goal is to prevent the proposed budget...
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