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Victoria splits nearly $1 million in grants to various local community housing organizations
The grant was available to non-government/non-profit owners of non-market buildings which were at least 20 years old and located in the City of Victoria.
Greater Victoria Teachers Association calls for action after report shows high levels of student-on-staff violence
“My future colleagues and I deserve to be safe in the workplace,” an executive member of UVic’s Education Students’ Association said.
Former MRU professor arrested on UVic grounds during Truth and Reconciliation ceremony
The former professor wore a wig and hat, and livestreamed her brief appearance on campus during the university's Truth and Reconciliation ceremony.
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.
A student’s guide to this year’s municipal and provincial elections
On Oct. 17, every municipality in B.C. will be voting in new municipal representatives, including mayors, councillors, school board trustees, and more.
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.Our Digital Print Issue
