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Springtime is awesome, nasal congestion is not 

Springtime is awesome, nasal congestion is not 

by Gina Gaebl | Apr 16, 2026 | Sports | Lifestyle, UVic Life

If you feel blindsided by your seasonal allergies year after year, here are some things you can do to both prevent and treat your annual symptoms.  Spring is here, and for many people, so are seasonal allergies. Here are some tips and tricks you may not have thought...
Local musicians Cree Dubreuil and Irvin Waskewitch share their passion for drumming 

Local musicians Cree Dubreuil and Irvin Waskewitch share their passion for drumming 

by Gina Gaebl | Mar 26, 2026 | Culture, Music

Get to know a local grandfather and grandson musical duo The JUNO Awards will take place on March 29, and will celebrate dozens of talented musicians from across Canada.  In light of the upcoming awards show centred around recognizing Canadian musical excellence,...
Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

Meet the students running for lead director positions in 2026

by Gina Gaebl | Mar 3, 2026 | Campus, Elections, News

Voting begins March 4 at 9:00 a.m. and closes on March 6 at 3:00 p.m. Outreach and University Relations Katie King Katie King is a second-year history major and is the current director of student affairs. She is running for director of outreach and university...
New gender-based violence policies at federal and provincial levels main focuses are judicial responses, prevention

New gender-based violence policies at federal and provincial levels main focuses are judicial responses, prevention

by Gina Gaebl | Feb 27, 2026 | National, News, Provincial

Proposed legislation includes federal Bill C-16 and new provincial framework to combat intimate partner violence On Dec. 9, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced major revisions to its gender-based violence (GBV) legislation under Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims...
In conversation with Leigh Jarrett, author of queer romance series ‘The Salish Sea Society’

In conversation with Leigh Jarrett, author of queer romance series ‘The Salish Sea Society’

by Gina Gaebl | Feb 26, 2026 | Culture, Literature

The Vancouver Island-based queer author talks gay narratives, writing sex scenes, and Ilya Rozanov. This interview has been edited for clarity and concision.  Can you tell me a little bit about your work, and specifically about your series, the Salish Sea Society? ...
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