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Jane Gumley to lead women’s rowing team as interim coach

UVic alumnus takes over following resignation of Barney Williams The Vikes women’s rowing team will have a new head coach for the 2021-22 season: UVic alumnus and former national team…
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Community Fridge makes food more accessible in Victoria

Recent mutual aid project aims to combat food insecurity and strengthen community On May 23, the Victoria Community Fridge opened in Rock Bay. As the name suggests, the project involves…
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Finding someone at the end of the rainbow: the challenges of dating while queer

Dating while queer in pandemic makes things more difficult for people looking for the one on dating apps and how to move forward as things start to reopen.
UVic’s first Associate Vice President, Indigenous, Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas, at the First Peoples House reflecting pool. Bronze sculpture "Gray Whale Tail" by Calvin Hunt (Kwakwaka'wakw) and John Livingston. (Photo credit: UVic, April 2021)

A voice for the voiceless: Introducing UVic’s Associate Vice-President Indigenous Qwul’sih’yah’maht Robina Thomas

As the inaugural AVP Indigenous, Thomas works on UVic’s senior leadership staff and reports to UVic President Kevin Hall.
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UVic athletes stoked to return to play following Canada West announcement

Regional schedules await approval from university, province Canada West has announced their plans for the 2021-22 season. After a year without competition, Canada West plans for most sports to be…
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A pandemic guide to the best brunch spots in Victoria

If you’re looking for something to do (and eat), check out this guide to the best brunch restaurants in Victoria and their COVID-safe dining options
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Victoria practicum students face challenges with restrictions, vaccine eligibility during an unusual year

Due to the challenges of COVID-19, post-secondary practicum students in Victoria have faced an unusual year.
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Student athletes navigate training, teambuilding, and restrictions throughout the pandemic

Student athletes face the challenges of shifting province-wide restrictions As national competitions and races are cancelled due to the pandemic, many student athletes have had to shift their focus while…
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Graduating into a pandemic: Amid a time of helplessness students are also hopeful

This past year has shifted the student experience of university Many of us began our university degrees sitting in a classroom filled with new faces. We scrambled to get to…

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