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Many UVic students bus to and from campus, but are unprepared to handle unsafe situations on board

Many students commute to campus, but are unprepared to handle situations on the bus. What should we do when we feel unsafe on Victoria buses?

Ten restaurant patios to check out in Victoria this summer 

One of the most popular open patio restaurants in downtown Victoria is Craft Beer Market. It opened its doors in September of 2022, replacing Canoe Brewpub, and has been buzzing…

June may be almost over, but Pride events in Victoria are not 

Celebrate pride with the Big Gay Dog Walk around the Gorge Waterway on July 3 at 5:30 p.m. in Banfield Park. Before the walk, there will be a dog costume…

Take yourself out to the ballgame

Since joining the WCL in 2013, the HarbourCats have led the entire league in attendance a whopping six times, proving themselves to have one of the most dedicated fan bases…

What’s behind the surge in snorkelling?

The low-cost sport is a colourful adventure and lesson in conservation –– and it’s becoming more popular. But why?

Five exercise classes you should try at CARSA this summer

Want to try something new over the summer? CARSA offers a wide variety of drop-in and ongoing fitness classes for all skill levels.

Finding Victoria’s best chocolate chip cookie

Victoria is littered with amazing bakeries and cafés, and each one has their own unique take on the chocolate chip cookie. But all of these options can get so overwhelming! Don’t…

The best writing tools for every — and I mean every — situation

If you’re looking for a fun, artistic pen to jazz up a festive birthday card, I recommend the Metallic Sakura Gelly Roll. They come with a 0.8 mm tip, which…

The best used bookstores in and around Victoria

Everything seems to be getting more expensive, and books are no exception. When paperbacks can cost upward of $20 each, buying new books isn’t always an option. At that price,…

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