by Mary Heeg | Feb 17, 2021 | News
Government, organizations say systemic change is needed Graphics by Darian Lee This article discusses gender-based violence and may be difficult for some readers. In March 2020, the Battered Women’s Crisis Line in B.C. received 1 800 calls for support — twice what...
by Mary Heeg | Dec 2, 2020 | Features
The university has provided support, but students say it hasn’t been enough Hatice Erol via pixabay UVic has cancelled class for snow days in the past, but the campus has never moved “predominantly online” for an entire academic year. The fall...
by Mary Heeg | Oct 22, 2020 | News, Provincial
COVID-19 recovery, healthcare quality and access, taxes, and housing serve as major themes in leadup to the election Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish. With a provincial election fast approaching on Oct. 24, B.C.’s parties have been busy making a lot of campaign...
by Mary Heeg | May 13, 2020 | Lifestyle, Sports | Lifestyle
Initiative aims to overcome communication challenges posed by traditional personal protective equipment Photo provided by Tinkerine In response to COVID-19, two B.C.-based organizations are producing face shields, a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) that...
by Mary Heeg | Nov 18, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions
Image by Darian Lee The 2015 federal election saw the rise of Justin Trudeau to the position of Prime Minister on the back of a campaign of positivity and sweeping promises such as tax breaks for the middle class and the legalization of marijuana. While many of...