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UVic-based Climate Disaster Project awarded $2.5M to expand global storytelling initiative

"Climate change is going to be the defining experience of this century. Our lives will be defined by the perennial disasters that each season brings,” Holman said. “If the news…

UVic announces balanced budget without cuts

The university anticipates enrolment targets to be met or exceeded, and does not foresee a change in circumstances drastic enough to warrant any cuts or restrictions this year.

Part of under-construction engineering lab building collapses

UVic told the Martlet they have begun an investigation into the incident, but they do not foresee changes to the project’s design. 

Tiny house built in Campus Community Garden to support land defenders

"It was a struggle at times for people to go through this process,” Barratt said. “We don't necessarily want to have to build houses to stand in the way of…

How the rise of strategic voting shook up Vancouver Island politics

“The story we saw on Vancouver Island was that folks overwhelmingly did not want Conservatives to get elected, which might come as a surprise,” said Prym Goodacre, a recent graduate…

Is BC falling behind on motorcycle safety?

O’Leary was rear-ended while sitting stationary on Blanshard Street, despite taking all the right precautions. He said he believes legalizing lane filtering “100 per cent” would have prevented his crash.

Transphobic graffiti found in Student Union Building

Lindsey Andrew, director of events at the UVSS, said the board will be exploring the possibility of a committee dedicated to responding to transphobia on campus. 

Recent conflict between India and Pakistan causing ‘stress and uncertainty’ for international students

“It’s hard to talk to your parents or loved ones who are telling you they have to evacuate and move, and can see things in the sky that aren’t stars…

UVic professor is Victoria’s next MP

“I wanted to give voters in Victoria an opportunity to cast a ballot for a progressive MP who also could be a part of a progressive government in Ottawa," said…

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