Opinions

Canadian politicians can learn from Kamala’s meme-mentum

After Biden endorsed Harris as his replacement, Charli XCX lit up the Democratic party with a three-word post on X: “kamala IS brat.” Canadian politicians could learn from the way…

A new school year is exciting for some, financially stressful for others 

For me, there’s a certain bitterness to this naivety. While the bustle of a new school year can be fun to romanticize, for students who face economic burdens, it often…

Far-right parties are on the rise in Europe

In June and July, a number of major elections took place in Europe. First, the European Parliament, then in France, and most recently in the U.K. Many, including myself, were…

The attempted assassination of Trump is a harbinger of democracy’s death in America

Trump's attempted assassination is a catastrophic threat to American democracy, and we should all be concerned.

Canada should implement compulsory military service

Our country should implement compulsory military service. Compulsory military service in Canada would provide young Canadians with an enlarged skill set while also providing a permanent emergency response force ready…

Healthcare is a right, not a privilege

If Canada’s healthcare system changes to a dual or fully private system, it would mark a major drawback in its commitment to equality.

Letters: Our system needs to change

The university seems to underscore drug recovery, not prevention. I, a senior citizen in Victoria, would like to see change.

Take yourself out to the ballgame

Since joining the WCL in 2013, the HarbourCats have led the entire league in attendance a whopping six times, proving themselves to have one of the most dedicated fan bases…

UVic should learn from academic freedoms violations at other encampments

Columbia, Calgary, and Alberta universities mismanagement of protests for Palestine sets a concerning precedent.