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A UVic student’s guide to voting in the federal election
On Sept. 20, voters across Canada will head to the polls to elect their federal government. For many students, it may be their first time voting.
Province to continue ‘Toxic Drugs are Circulating’ campaign
As students return to campus, the provincial government says that it is important more than ever for students to be aware of the risks of drug use. On Sept. 8,…
Indian students scramble to travel to Canada during direct flight ban
Students forced to pay up to $7 000 to get to Canada Direct flights from India to Canada have been banned by the Canadian government for over five months. On…
Students left without housing as classes start
Unable to find housing, students ask whether or not to defer For many students, starting school at UVic in September also meant finding housing in Victoria. In a city notorious…
UVic launches vaccination platform, expands on rapid testing requirements
UVic has launched the online platform where students, staff, and faculty can declare their COVID-19 vaccination status. The platform will be open until Sept. 26 at midnight, but UVic is…
Over 800 students attended a party at UVic residences after move-in day
Hundreds of unmasked students were partying on campus, three days before classes start Classes don’t officially start until Wednesday, but many students at UVic are already keen to meet their…
UVic will require vaccination or rapid testing for fall semester
UVic just announced that all students will either have to be fully vaccinated or regularly undergo rapid testing. Staff and faculty will also be asked to declare their status.
Students will not need to be vaccinated to attend fall classes
With just two weeks remaining before the fall semester begins, the B.C. government recently announced that masks will now be required in all indoor public spaces — including on university…Our Digital Print Issue
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