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Campaign urges Senate to implement universal free prescription contraception

Campaign urges Senate to implement universal free prescription contraception

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...
Fringe stand-outs, from tango to dark autobiographical comedy 

Fringe stand-outs, from tango to dark autobiographical comedy 

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...
Intermedia art installation explores feelings of climate grief

Intermedia art installation explores feelings of climate grief

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...
Little Free Libraries receives its 100 000th book — and counting

Little Free Libraries receives its 100 000th book — and counting

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...
Six electives with no prerequisites you can register for this fall

Six electives with no prerequisites you can register for this fall

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...
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