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Acts of kindness bring early holiday smiles to Victoria

Vancouver’s 30 Days of Kindness blogger, Marc Smith, made a blitz trip to the Island Nov. 26–28, leaving surprised passersby with free treats and smiles in his wake.

Changing the way we build

Making university accessible for all requires new thinking and funding

Charity Intelligence Canada lists six B.C. non-profits in its top 45

National charity evaluates other charities’ efficiency and disclosure

News briefs

Referendum results, union agreements and UVic residence canvassing

Division within Syrian opposition propagates violence despite new coalition

Forces opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s repressive regime continue to face challenges despite forming a coalition organization officially recognized by the European Union, six Persian Gulf countries and the…

B.C. launches anti-bullying website

Anonymous reporting tool included on new ERASE Bullying website

‘More than just being about protecting trees and birds’

Green rally guest speaker David Suzuki says economy should support Canada, not the inverse

A hard-won day of action against violence slated for December

Survivors, advocates ask all students to think hard about how UVic can address violence

Victoria’s restaurant industry struggles for sustainability

Some restaurant owners unaware of organic waste management options and upcoming CRD landfill ban on kitchen scraps