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Electoral reform 101
The voting systems, explained The upcoming B.C. referendum on electoral reform presents itself as a potentially major crossroads for politics in the province. Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30,…“Going big by going small”
The Tiny House Warrior movement comes to UVic Beginning Monday, Oct. 15, the lawn by Felicita’s Pub outside the Student Union Building (SUB) at UVic will become a temporary construction…Orange Shirt Day opens the pathway to truth, and the truth to reconciliation
The glow of brightly-coloured t-shirts worn by hundreds of students, staff, and faculty at UVic on Friday, Sept. 28, demonstrated a dedication to listening to the truth of residential schools…Proportional representation vs. First-past-the-post
Turns out which one’s better isn’t so black and white, says UVic poli sci prof Daniel Westlake The referendum to decide on changing B.C.’s electoral system is coming up on…UVic graduate one of three scholars awarded prestigious David Suzuki Foundation Fellowship
On Monday afternoon, the David Suzuki Foundation announced that UVic graduate Nicole Davies will be the recipient of a David Suzuki Fellowship. Davies is one of three students in Canada…A conversation with the federal minister of Fisheries and Oceans
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson speaks to the Martlet about the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales On Sept. 7, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, federal minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian…A brief introduction to electoral reform
As you may already be aware, 2018 is set to be a big year for B.C. politics. Between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30, the provincial government of British Columbia will…Federal court lands blow against construction of Trans Mountain pipeline
Federal Court of Appeal says First Nations were not adequately consulted on the project and that marine traffic was not taken into account The Federal Court of Appeal ruled today…Our Digital Print Issue
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