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B.C. municipalities call on province to reinstate housing fund, student advocacy motions not voted on at convention
At UBCM, municipalities voted to advocate the province reinstate the Community Housing Fund (CHF), a $3.3 billion program started in 2018 seeking to build over 20 000 affordable rental homes.
Two current UVic students running for Saanich council
Both say key priorities include increasing the housing supply and ensuring young people continue to have representation on council.
UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing as the new school year starts
Dr. Ryan Herriot told the Martlet he understands progress takes time, but he believes UVic should've been able to offer on-campus drug testing by now.
Years-long Shelbourne Street Improvements Project marks its completion
On Sept. 14, the District finally cut the ribbon, marking the completion of the at times controversial six-year-long project.
Local organizations continue the fight for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
"At the Peer Support Centre, we have so many volunteers, and they are just looking to help people,” said Sarah Edgar, the centre’s outreach officer.
Will Victoria’s latest bike-share venture stick?
Many Victorians have said they like the bikes, but others have criticized the city for choosing Lime, an American company, over Canadian alternatives.
What would you ask a mayoral candidate?
Ahead of the October 17 municipal elections, the Martlet decided to ask UVic students what they'd ask of the many candidates running for mayor.
Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month
As the clock ticks towards the October municipal elections, the two candidates face not only the pressure of winning over the district's residents, but the pressure of addressing the district's…Our Digital Print Issue
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