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Data centres and AI infrastructure are coming to B.C. 

Not every data centre proposed in B.C. is guaranteed to operate on a closed-loop system. At Thompson Rivers University, Bell Canada is launching an open-loop AI data centre. Bell Canada…

Protests going strong against proposed Malahat Highway expansion

“Whatever it is that you’re doing, whatever relationship you have to the place, writing about that is what gets those emails opened in the Ministry of Transportation, in the Ministry…

DFO proposes new fishing closures, and whale deaths raise concerns on B.C.’s coast

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting on 2026 fishing restrictions and vessel rules to support Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery, but is met with criticism.  The death of a young…

Students raise concerns over talk featuring IDF paratrooper

In a joint Instagram post on Nov. 12, the UVic People’s Park — alongside uvic4palestine and labour4palestinebc — expressed concern about the event, stating “it is not appropriate nor justified…

UVSS draws criticism at AGM for lack of consultation, accessibility issues

This year’s AGM significantly exceeded quorum, at one point hitting 264 attendees, but many key policies failed to pass.

UVic student spends olive harvest season in West Bank in show of solidarity

“The occupation forces, the Israeli government, they really do not want internationals here because what that provides then is witnesses," the student said.

Open letter by BC3 Coalition pushes for reduced walk-on ferry prices for students

$20 may seem like a nominal fee for one-way travel, but making multiple trips for family or work does impact students’ expenses and savings

Construction companies fined $184k after rebar collapse

The prime contractor, Bird Construction GP Limited, received the largest fine of $140,209.70 for failing to ensure that the 35-foot high rebar wall was safely supported during construction, and not…

StudentAidBC shutdown, UVic response left some students uncertain

While other B.C. schools updated students about the situation, some students feel that UVic did not communicate clearly enough.