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Hey Neighbour pilot project looks to house 30 members of the unhoused community

With the City of Victoria’s self-imposed deadline to end sheltering in parks fast approaching, Aryze Developments has partnered with the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness to transform 30 modified…

International students face confusion and hefty overdue bills following MSP raise

International students are facing almost $1 000 in overdue notices from Revenue Services of British Columbia, for charges they thought would be wiped out when premiums were eliminated for B.C.…

UVic anticipates more in-person classes in summer semesters, adjusts key dates and re-opens general bursary for spring semester

Here are some updates on what we can expect regarding an eventual return to face-to-face classes, an update on those key dates, and how to apply for financial aid through…

Inside UVic’s decarbonization plans and their latest investment in Raven Indigenous Capital Partners

Divest UVic says the university needs to do more to show a real commitment to reconciliation In January 2020, the UVic Board of Governors passed a new investment strategy, called…

UVic survey shows students struggling with heavy workloads, accessibility, and support in online courses

As the spring semester approaches, UVic students and instructors are quickly preparing for another semester online. According to a newly released working report, the fall semester left students with difficulties…

UVic preparing freezers for potential COVID-19 vaccine storage

Clearing out these freezers will help the health authorities store the vaccine if extra storage is needed.

Representation in politics takes center stage during first Elect Her panel discussion

On Dec. 8, Elect Her UVic, a club dedicated to promoting the participation of women and marginalized communities in politics, hosted their very first Women in Politics panel discussion. The…

UVic extends winter break until Jan. 11

Classes will resume on Jan. 11, instead of Jan. 6. Administration staff and instructors are still expected to return to work o

A guide to the candidates in the Victoria City Council by-election

On Dec. 12, Victoria residents will head to the polls in a city council by-election. To get you prepared to vote, the Martlet delved into each of the candidates’ platform…