oil and gas

In conversation with John Vaillant

Fort McMurray is another perfect example. You have this urban aberration in the middle of one of the most flammable ecosystems on Earth, namely the boreal forest, and that's going…

It’s not you, it’s big oil

According to a 2023 study, only 36 fossil fuel companies are responsible for over half of world-heating carbon emissions. This is what the eco-warriors need to be focusing on, rather…

‘The oil and gas industry felt like a toxic ex I couldn’t stay away from’

Money can be a great motivator. I was willing to drop everything and move somewhere I’d never been just for the chance to earn some. I needed it. The chance…

Pro-oil club doesn’t feel represented at UVic, but the Ostrich is here to change that

In the coming months, we’ll be publishing more informative articles about the oil and gas industry. We’ll also be covering all Edmonton Oilers hockey games instead of the UVic Vikes'.…

Letter from the editor: We’ve listened to your feedback, love the Ostrich

We know, we know. The Martlet is too socialist. We're too judgmental. We're too critical. We're too anti-UVic. Anti-oil and pipelines. Anti-UVSS. What are you funding us for, anyways? And…