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Liberals plan to ban conversion therapy nationwide after months of provincial confusion

Canada’s new Liberal government has promised to fight conversion therapy on the Federal level, after refusing to do so in the face of a nation-wide petition in March. No provincial…

Vaccine shortages cause UVic flu clinic cancellations, delays

Amidst national flu shot shortages, several campus flu shot clinics have been subject to cancellations and delays, including UVic's annual free clinic for students and staff on Nov. 7.

Liberals win re-election, but fall short of majority government

The results are in! Here's the Martlet's rundown on the 2019 Canadian federal election results.

David Suzuki comes to UVic to inspire students, endorse Green Party

On October 16, the Student Union Building’s Cinecenta theatre slowly filled to three-quarter capacity with a mixture of keen students, seasoned community members, and press photographers. Most were gathered at…

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh stops for selfies at UVic

Ahead of the Federal Election on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made a quick campaign stop at UVic on Friday afternoon before heading to a rally at the Dave Dunnet…

2019 Federal election streeter

Days before the Federal Election, the Martlet ventured across campus to gauge student’s perceptions and opinions on the issues facing our country in this crucial election.

100 Debates on the Environment event in Victoria draws large crowd

The 100 Debates on the Environment event filled the pews of the First Metropolitan United Church on October 3. Concerned voters listened as four local candidates took to the stage…

A guide to the 2019 federal election

Canadians will head to the polls on October 21 to decide who they want as the next federal government. We have compiled a brief overview of the main political parties…

Orange Shirt Day in Victoria: Five years later

Every September 30, the University of Victoria and the Greater Victoria community hold events and wear orange shirts as part of an ongoing process of truth and reconciliation between Indigenous…

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