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New fishing net wins engineering award
In early November, the James Dyson Award, worth a total of 20 000 British pounds, went to the inventor and supporters of SafetyNet, a fishing net designed to make trawling more sustainable. The James Dyson Foundation, a charity of British billionaire vacuum cleaner...‘More than just being about protecting trees and birds’
At a rally on Nov. 16, the Green Party of Canada called for a more democratic government and attention to pressing climate issues. Around 1 300 Victorians showed up at the Victoria Event Centre to hear speakers, including Green Party MP candidate Donald Galloway (who...UVic bike loan program struggles to keep up with demand
Buying a new bicycle can cost $400 and up. At a fraction of that price, members of the UVic community can borrow a refurbished bicycle through a bike loan and rental program at UVic called SPOKES (Student Promotion of Kickstands Etc. Salvaging). As of October, the...Transit commission closes public input phase of fare reviews
As the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) nears a decision on transit fare changes, the opportunity for public input has now passed. A public hearing on Nov. 13 allowed the transit authority to hear feedback from the community. B.C. Transit conducts a fare...Our Digital Print Issue
