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Free public transit for youth proposal gains momentum in BC

With the future of the resolution still unknown, transit advocates continue to push for a system that prioritizes accessibility and affordability. 

UVic’s longest attending student passes away after 34 years of taking classes

Mr. MacGregor is unofficially UVic’s longest-attending student. If he had his way, it wouldn't have ended so soon. 

Crisis pregnancy centres hamper reproductive health access for vulnerable communities

People searching “Victoria abortion clinic” online may be led by their browser to a CPC, rather than a legitimate clinic. Such was the case of Reddit user shmushmorshtion, who wrote…

What should we learn about porn?

“There's been a lot of focus on the porn addiction side,” said Gibson, who admits that young people often ask her if viewing porn will change their brains. “The research…

UVic researchers use drones to increase healthcare accessibility across Vancouver Island

A budding partnership between UVic’s Centre for Aerospace Research (CfAR) and Island Health highlights the innovative future of healthcare on Vancouver Island, and the groundbreaking work being done by UVic…

Victoria is not immune to fires like LA’s: Experts 

“I know the island is getting [to be] of concern as global change happens. It appears to be getting warmer all the time here, and drier. We have so much…

Can B.C. survive a trade war?

“We have the people with the skills, we have the resources, we have the geography to take this threat and turn it into an opportunity to grow prosperity for everyone…

The only swim club for adults with disabilities is at risk of losing its home

The recent closure of pools across Victoria such as Crystal Pool, the UVic McKinnon pool, and the upcoming possible closure of the Downtown YMCA, have left swimmers like the Spirit…

UVic’s first-ever ‘Global Village’ will bring students and cultures together

“If you’re from Switzerland and you have something you want to share … we want to experience that. If you are from Kazakhstan and have something from your culture you…

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