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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…

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.

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.

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

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.

Where to find harm reduction resources in Victoria

A guide to the city’s overdose prevention, supervised consumption, and drug testing sites Everyday, harm reduction services save lives in B.C. In 2016, harm reduction services assisted in the averting…

Digital community started by UVic students provides resources related to sexualized violence

Instagram page EmpowHer UVic launched by Social Justice Studies 200 students This article discusses sexualized and gender-based violence and may be difficult for some readers. Seven UVic students have created…

Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting charts racism and resistance in the history of the province

Three of the seven authors are either current or former educators at UVic Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting is a new book that works to highlight the…

More than fifty regions across British Columbia work to eliminate racism with Resilience

A network of anti-racism resistance, support, and resources. On March 19, Resilience BC: Anti-Racism Network launched a new website that will provide support for anti-racism initiatives in communities across the…