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Indigenous speakers and hundreds of gatherers oppose unsanctioned OneBC event on UVic campus

The Saanich Police Department told the Martlet in a statement that officers arrested one individual under the Trespass Act. Saanich PD did not provide their name, but both Brodie and…

UVSS adopts ‘Election Ban’ policy for repeated infractions

The update to the policy specifically allows the UVSS to ban candidates who commit “repeated major infractions” or “equivalent minor infractions” from running in the following election cycle. Under the…

Dispute over groundskeeping work at John Horgan Campus raises questions about finances, multi-institution model

The collective agreement between CUPE 3886 and RRU acknowledges groundskeeping roles as CUPE bargaining positions, with the work usually being carried out by unionized staff. Because of this, CUPE believes…

Where does food on campus come from?

Due to the complexities of producing food, Manesh said, “there’s not a lot of transparency in the supply chain about where food is originating from, what the labour conditions are…

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…