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UVic Environmental Law Centre co-chair wins NDP nomination

In a landslide vote, environmental lawyer Murray Rankin won the nomination to be the NDP candidate in the upcoming Victoria byelection. The seat has been vacant since Denise Savoie, who…

Government grants $41.7 million to UVic’s ocean observation network

More coastline radars and new tsunami array planned for NEPTUNE Canada and VENUS projects

Local libraries lending climate action kits

“I’ll take a bucket of climate action to go, please” is a phrase people may soon hear around local libraries.

Dead deer provides evidence of urban poaching

Police ask public to report any suspicious hunting activity in Saanich

Transit strike still a possibility

Drivers abstain from wearing uniforms as bargaining continues

Seasonal drinking, Vancouver Island style

Vancouver Island Brewery launches Iron Plow Harvest Märzen

Reviewing the Non-Academic Misconduct policy

Judicial Affairs Office seeks feedback on year-old policy

Local businesses rewarded for eco-friendly efforts

On Sept. 11, the Capital Regional District (CRD) held its EcoStar awards ceremony celebrating businesses, organizations and individuals who have led the way in environmentally conscious initiatives.

CUPE, UVic return to bargaining table

After almost two years of negotiations and two weeks of job action, UVic union employees intensified their job action before returning to the bargaining table on Sept. 18.