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Changing demographics suggest greater need for donor blood

Canadian Blood Services reports that every year the organization sees a two per cent increase in the demand for blood donations and approximately every minute someone in Canada is in…

Quebec premier proposes religious-neutrality legislation

On Sept. 10, the Parti Québécois (PQ) presented details of its proposed Quebec Values Charter.  This legislation would “reportedly ban all public-sector employees from wearing religious symbols [at work] and…

Canadian Senate on the table for reform, after misconduct

When Parliament resumes in October, there will be tough questions about the fate of the Canadian Senate. Public figures including federal Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair are calling for the abolishment…

Bus route changes to affect student commute

When UVic students returned to school on Sept. 4, they had 69 extra bus trips per week to choose from, according to Meribeth Burton, corporate spokesperson for B.C. Transit. While…

What’s an ombudsperson?

A proponent of fairness for all

Federal government to write off more student loan debt

Write-offs to total $175 million in 2013-2014

New Student Orientation sees changes

UVic budget reductions prompt restructured programs

Bus routes to bypass Ring Road via McKenzie

B.C. Transit bus routes adjusted to bypass Ring Road

Student with marijuana licence barred from machinery

UVic student Bruce Dean’s Bachelor of Fine Arts has been put on hold, as he participates in a human rights case against Facility and Production Manager of Fine Arts Daniel…