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‘Climate change is real. We are causing it. Once we agree on those two things, we will be able to change all these systems in place.’

My father bought a piece of land towards the forest. The soil was horrible, and took many years to make lively again. I think my Dad is trying to make…

‘I just want it like my childhood again’

When everything's gray, it's not so pretty to walk outside. I just remember it feeling like a very gray and very quiet time. I was like, "I'm going to work…

‘Three people fainted on the first day’

The day after, I went swimming with a couple of my friends. I remember seeing crabs, small fish, and shellfish all over the beach. The only smell I remember is…

‘But I’m right here. Why aren’t you helping me?’

When the water went down, everything was damp. You could smell the remnants of the water. The shops were no longer there because they're not actual buildings; they're just stalls.…

Amid record water lows, can northern B.C. support a pipeline?

Oil and gas companies withdrew 9 million cubic meters of water in 2024 despite 63 per cent of B.C.’s population being "water-stressed."

UVic alumna’s film ‘Nechako’ is breaking documentarian barriers

“In documentary, the communities that are being filmed with historically have not really benefitted completely from the work that’s being done,” said Patrick. “We can’t have just ego-driven processes that…

SATCo’s sustainability: How the theatre department reduces waste

Theatre can be wasteful, but these students are making a concerted effort to reduce waste with every show they stage.

Collaboration between Canada, Spain, and UVic brings continuous data from Southern Ocean

For Dr. Tia Anderlini, a chemical oceanographer and recent UVic PhD graduate, this mission was an unforgettable experience. She joined the expedition only days after completing her PhD and defending…

Offbeat: CFUV shares top October albums

Kara-Lis Coverdale, Maria Gajraj, Ribbon Skirt, FONTINE, and Niloo counted among CFUV's top charting artists in October.

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