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Ramifications of Bill 41 still uncertain

In May of 2015, the B.C. legislature culminated a five-year process of revamping the B.C. Societies Act by passing a new version of the legislation. The new act made significant…

Reinstating census essential for Canada, says professor

The day after he was sworn in, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the long-form census would return in 2016. The long-form census was repealed by former PM Stephen Harper…

Refugees welcomed with local, national initiatives

The History Refugee Committee of UVic is hosting a silent auction fundraiser to sponsor a Syrian refugee family on Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Michele Pujol Room in the Student…

Why did Lacey-Lou’s lose out?

On June 2, 2015, Lacey-Lou Tapas Lounge announced its eviction from 1320 Broad St. after re-opening for a final night on June 1. The lounge had been operating in a…

UVic Pride referendum voted down after WebVote error

The referendum proposing increased resources for the UVic Pride Collective through an increased student levy has been struck down following a 54 per cent “no” vote on Thursday, Nov. 26.…

Inside B.C.’s BarWatch program

With the holidays approaching, it’s likely you’ll find yourself out celebrating more than usual. But what you may not know is the extent to which authorities are monitoring bar patrons…

Residence fee increases continue as planned

The rent is too damn high, and is only going to get higher, driving students and UVSS directors to stage a protest at the Board of Governors meeting last Tuesday,…

Referendum mishap stirs confusion for students

Questions abound from students when the terms of the UVic Pride referendum were changed in the middle of the voting period. When the referendum originally opened for voting today at…

TEDx Victoria’s fifth iteration set to make an impact

The fifth incarnation of TEDx Victoria will take over downtown this Saturday, Nov. 21. TEDx events are independently organized, licensed offshoots of TED, a conference that began in 1984 with…

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