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Grad student facing eviction from family housing after her service dog mistakenly recorded as a child

The student says her dog was clearly identified in multiple pages of documentation submitted to Residence Services with her application.

Academic integrity is changing at UVic

The new policy seeks to modernize how academic integrity violations are handled, but some provisions have some students and faculty concerned.

UVSS accounting error leaves some clubs and course unions with negative account balances

On March 18, a UVSS accounting error, left some clubs and course unions overdrawn. The error was only identified in mid-April. The exact number and names of clubs and course…

Raid on Victoria Cannabis Buyer’s Club raises questions around medical cannabis access

Smith said the club's members suffer from incurable health conditions and mental health struggles, and said the club requires a medical diagnosis.

Victoria Uber Drivers become first in North America to ratify union contract

Last year, Victoria's Uber Drivers unionized, becoming the first ride-hailing app workers to do so in Canada. On April 28, they ratified their union contract with UFCW Local 1518.

Generative AI needs to be regulated, like now

When ChatGPT was rolled out, Canada had no laws in place to govern the development of gen AI. Today, we still have no meaningful legal or policy framework to address…

NEWS UNSETTLED | Re-Introducing the Native Students Union — We’re back!

Did you miss us? Because we missed you. JÁN ÍY, ȻENS TÁĆEL HÁLE — It is really good that you have arrived. Welcome all.

Paw-some Fernwood Cat Walk returns on May 30

The whimsical event made its debut in 2025, attracting crowds of cat-lovers to meet friendly pets along an organized route.

FernFest returns for one day after last-minute funding from the City of Victoria

Following a grant from the City of Victoria, FernFest will make a last minute return for one day this June.

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