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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…

UVic will no longer offer domestic tuition to new CUAET-holding Ukrainian students

Incoming Ukrainian students with a CUAET who began their studies this month or earlier remain eligible for domestic tuition fees for the duration of their studies.

Rishi Sharma runs for Saanich mayor on ‘Save Our Saanich’ slate

Sharma’s platform emphasizes “balanced development,” prioritizing “family-oriented housing,” protecting parks and natural areas, and opposing the amalgamation of Victoria and Saanich.

Density takes another hit near campus as majority of Saanich councillors reject 349-unit development

The development would have brought new units to Gordon Head, including 27 three-bedroom units, which have a 0 per cent vacancy rate in Saanich.

New bus route to Victoria airport arrives

The new bus will follow the path of the existing Route 72, between downtown Victoria and Swartz Bay, with an additional stop at YYJ.

Patrick Kelly awarded the Order of BC for efforts towards reconciliation

On Aug. 3, 12 individuals were announced as recipients of the Order of British Columbia. Among the recipients is Patrick Kelly (T'esóts'en) of the Leq'á:mel First Nation (located east of…

UVic debuts new Master of Community Planning degree

Maintaining a local program will be key to Vancouver Island’s future development as, according to the Planning Institute of B.C., the province is experiencing a planner shortage coupled with growing…

Campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says

The new uniforms were made following “feedback ... that their former uniforms too closely resemble those of other emergency responders," UVic said.