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One Ring Road lane closure set to lift soon, other continues into next year

UVic said the associated upgrades to landscaping, bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings will make the campus safer, more accessible, and more welcoming for years to come. 

BC Green leadership candidates face off in debate

Voting remains open until Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 11:59p.m., and results will be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

UVic launches new Substance Use Health Strategy

The strategy includes recommendations following the coroner’s inquest into Ms. McIntyre-Starko’s death, which concluded in May 2025.

What the Gifford case reveals about student safety at UVic

Gifford taught psychology and environmental studies at UVic for 45 years. He was suspended from teaching in 2021 after a student came forward, alleging that Gifford had told her he…

UVic Rocketry reaches supersonic speeds at Launch Canada competition

Andúril-2 passed its inspection to participate at Launch Canada on Aug. 17, 2025, and launched two days later. Prior to launch, the team had high hopes for Andúril-2 — expecting…

Victoria’s first TransFest cancelled

Some participants said they have no desire to be further involved with TransFest in any capacity, while others are hopeful for a future event. 

Is a version of the Online Safety Act making its way to Canada?

Some academics also have shared concerns that age verification laws pose privacy and safety risks. Dr. Eric Goldman, a professor of law at Santa Clara University, called age verification laws…

Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas is UVic’s interim president

Her research focuses on residential schools, Indigenous ways of knowing and being, Indigenous women and children, social work education, and storytelling. 

UVic professor releases ‘most comprehensive view’ of glacial erosion

One of the many challenges that Norris and her team faced while conducting this research was getting glacial erosion rates from previously published literature. “Although we have 180 000 glaciers…