by Kiera Clark | Sep 12, 2024 | Local, News, Provincial
Grassroots organization got free prescription contraception in B.C. — now pulling for national PharmaCare plan On April 1, 2023, British Columbia became the first Canadian province to offer free prescription contraception, thanks in no small part to AccessBC, a...
by Kiera Clark | Sep 12, 2024 | Culture, Theatre
Three highlights from the 2024 Victoria Fringe Festival The end of summer marks the start of the annual Victoria Fringe Festival, a theatre event that brings performers of all kinds together to produce a variety of wild and heartfelt shows. There’s magic, musical...
by Kiera Clark | Sep 12, 2024 | Culture, Visual Arts
UVic master’s student completes term as Ocean Networks Canada’s fifth artist-in-residence Since 2019, UVic’s ocean observation facility, Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) — established in 2007— has partnered with UVic’s Faculty of Fine Arts to organize an...
by Kiera Clark | Aug 29, 2024 | Culture
The literary hubs are ‘coral reefs for communities’ in Victoria On July 20, community members gathered in Rutledge Park to celebrate the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network’s (GVPN) tenth anniversary. Founded in 2013, the non-profit is run by a small team of...
by Kiera Clark | Aug 22, 2024 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
From Japanese animation to yoga, UVic has a barrier-free class for you Whether you’re looking for a last-minute class for the fall or you just need one more elective to graduate, these courses are the perfect additions to your schedule — and require no prerequisites...