by Michel Ghanem | Oct 23, 2014 | National, News
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) issued an appeal to Canadians at the beginning of October encouraging Canadians to donate in light of a concerning drop in inventory levels. The last shortage was in 2008. The normal on-hand supply based on average hospital demand is 5-8...
by Michel Ghanem | Oct 16, 2014 | Culture, Fashion
According to Lark & Sparrow boutique owner Willow Hillard, there are two types of women that shop at her store: a lark, and a sparrow. The lark is edgy, a little goth and tomboy, and the sparrow is feminine, sophisticated and elegant. “Sometimes women go from one...
by Michel Ghanem | Oct 15, 2014 | Campus, News
On Sept. 30, the UVSS Food Bank & Free Store quietly reopened its doors, and is now operating in the Student Union Building basement, room B007. The relocation comes after a decision to combine the food bank and free store, and is currently in its soft launch...
by Michel Ghanem | Oct 9, 2014 | Campus, National, News
The University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. (CARBC) recently published a study linking moderate drinking to breast cancer. The study shows that low-level drinkers, at less than two drinks per day, increase their risk for developing breast...
by Michel Ghanem | Oct 9, 2014 | Local, News
UVic alumna Lisa Helps is a front-runner in the mayoral election, taking place on Nov. 15. Helps, 38, announced her candidacy on Jan. 1 when most candidates announce in August. “I don’t do things like most people I guess,” she said. Unlike the other politically based...