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UVic scientist Dr. Cecilia Benoit appointed to Order of Canada

“It feels great, since I never, ever would have thought that we could see a sweeping change in Canada around midwifery and alternative care in 30 years.... It gives me…

Saanich Student Youth Council ends pilot term, asks Saanich to consider permanent installation

The final report documents SYC’s work during the pilot term, and flags need for greater youth engagement in the district.

Saanich Councillor Teale Phelps Bondaroff launches re-election campaign

Many people cannot attend the council’s Monday meetings, he explained, “and those people are often shut out of the process.” Phelps Bondaroff said that this engagement has been very important…

B.C. climate activists face tumultuous road ahead amidst nation building projects

“The Liberal Party has become a pipeline party, and they’ve become a party that is not taking real climate action, and is actually investing in big oil and fossil fuel…

UVic to offer new Media Studies BA this fall

The first media studies cohort was in September 2023, originally offered as a certificate made up of 10.5 units. The certificate is still available, but the program will simultaneously offer…

Despite efforts to improve accommodation services and accessibility, implementation still a concern for some students

Student senator Evan Maher said he was prompted to push for improvements to CAL after hearing from students that UET wasn’t meeting their needs. 

Graduate Students’ Society referendum result upheld by Electoral Officer following complaint

Dr. Marlea Clarke, a faculty advisor to the WUSC UVic chapter, told the Martlet she felt that the GSS used its' power to unfairly campaign. However, she said WUSC UVic…

UVic installs rainbow crosswalk in new location

The state of the original crosswalk was criticised in a recent UVSS meeting. “For many students, university is one of the first places where they are able to fully be…

Dr. Rhonda McEwen announced as UVic’s new president

McEwen is the current president of Victoria University (VICU), a federated university in the University of Toronto which contains Victoria College and Emmanuel College.

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