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UVSS Food Bank and Free Store seeing high demand this summer
On delivery days, one of the hallways in the basement of the Student Union Building fills with students awaiting their appointment with the University of Victoria Students’ Society's (UVSS) Food…
Victorians kept these local businesses alive during the pandemic
Two Victoria businesses spoke to the Martlet about the pandemic, local engagement, and the cruise ships docking in the city.
UVic’s bus exchange undergoing $4.5 million construction this summer
This summer, the University of Victoria’s bus exchange is undergoing major renovations to improve the quality of transit for students and residents in the surrounding areas. With over 17 000…
Pandemic alumni return to UVic for in-person convocation
On an overcast morning in early June, the University of Victoria held its first convocation of the year. That morning was long-awaited by the robed graduates who gathered in the…
B.C. to decriminalize possession of certain illegal drugs in 2023
Recently, the B.C. government announced that a three-year exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) has been granted to the province.
UVic nursing students call for change amidst staffing shortages
UVic nursing students are calling on the university and the provincial government to better support them amid staffing shortages on the island.
Markets, concerts, and events in Victoria this summer
Here are some of the markets, festivals, and concerts that people can enjoy in Victoria this summer. Keep in mind, these are only a few highlights, and there will be…
Climate cafe series led by UVic students a safe community space for unburdening climate anxiety
The idea to launch climate cafes in Victoria began with discussions between Severin Odland, a UVic graduate student in environmental psychology, his partner, and their friends. They realized they were…Our Digital Print Issue
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