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Electoral reform 101

The voting systems, explained   The upcoming B.C. referendum on electoral reform presents itself as a potentially major crossroads for politics in the province. Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30,…

Two UVic students make bids for local office

Candidates Isabella Lee and Nathan Daisley hope to bring fresh perspectives to municipal politics This fall, a pair of UVic students are hoping to make the leap from the classroom…

“Going big by going small”

The Tiny House Warrior movement comes to UVic Beginning Monday, Oct. 15, the lawn by Felicita’s Pub outside the Student Union Building (SUB) at UVic will become a temporary construction…

September’s “Housing for All” rally saw results at Victoria City Hall ahead of the upcoming municipal election

A small crowd of supporters rallied outside Victoria City Hall just before a key council meeting on Sept. 6 to show support for changes to Victoria’s building laws that would…

Draft audit of financial statements and course union funding key points at latest UVSS board meeting

A Tweetcap of the Oct. 1 meeting, because, let’s face it, aren’t tweets easier to read than just a recap? After a near two-hour meeting last time, the UVSS Board…

Orange Shirt Day opens the pathway to truth, and the truth to reconciliation

The glow of brightly-coloured t-shirts worn by hundreds of students, staff, and faculty at UVic on Friday, Sept. 28, demonstrated a dedication to listening to the truth of residential schools…

Proportional representation vs. First-past-the-post

Turns out which one’s better isn’t so black and white, says UVic poli sci prof Daniel Westlake The referendum to decide on changing B.C.’s electoral system is coming up on…

First UVic Board of Governors meeting of the academic year focuses on the university’s reputational enhancement project

The UVic Board of Governors gathered on Tuesday for the first meeting of the school year to discuss the recently-launched Indigenous Law degree program, new university infrastructure, and UVic’s reputational…

UVic graduate one of three scholars awarded prestigious David Suzuki Foundation Fellowship

On Monday afternoon, the David Suzuki Foundation announced  that UVic graduate Nicole Davies will be the recipient of a David Suzuki Fellowship. Davies is one of three students in Canada…

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