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Back to ‘normal’: How to handle anxiety as COVID-19 restrictions ease

With the province gearing up for a return to normal, many people are feeling anxious about returning to socializing. This is normal and completely understandable. After all, new COVID-19 cases…
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UVic PhD student Monique Auger named Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation 2021 Scholar

UVic PhD student Monique Auger named as one of the 15 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation’s 2021 Scholars. Chosen from amongst 643 applicants, Auger will receive generous support for the next…
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Three UVic rowers are headed to the Tokyo Olympic Games

Patrick Keane and Avalon Wasteneys talk about their Olympic debut goals and the benefits and drawbacks from training during the pandemic with the Martlet.
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5 ways to act like a tourist in your own city this summer

Summer 2021 can be full of new experiences, even with COVID-19 restrictions in place On Tuesday, May 25, the B.C. government released their plan for incrementally reopening the province after…
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My FED Farm provides garden kits for people in need

The Food Eco District is giving away 500 garden starter kits through the My FED Farm program.
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Jane Gumley to lead women’s rowing team as interim coach

UVic alumnus takes over following resignation of Barney Williams The Vikes women’s rowing team will have a new head coach for the 2021-22 season: UVic alumnus and former national team…
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Community Fridge makes food more accessible in Victoria

Recent mutual aid project aims to combat food insecurity and strengthen community On May 23, the Victoria Community Fridge opened in Rock Bay. As the name suggests, the project involves…
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Finding someone at the end of the rainbow: the challenges of dating while queer

Dating while queer in pandemic makes things more difficult for people looking for the one on dating apps and how to move forward as things start to reopen.
UVic’s first Associate Vice President, Indigenous, Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas, at the First Peoples House reflecting pool. Bronze sculpture "Gray Whale Tail" by Calvin Hunt (Kwakwaka'wakw) and John Livingston. (Photo credit: UVic, April 2021)

A voice for the voiceless: Introducing UVic’s Associate Vice-President Indigenous Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas

As the inaugural AVP Indigenous, Thomas works on UVic’s senior leadership staff and reports to UVic President Kevin Hall.