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B.C. municipalities call on province to reinstate housing fund, student advocacy motions not voted on at convention

At UBCM, municipalities voted to advocate the province reinstate the Community Housing Fund (CHF), a $3.3 billion program started in 2018 seeking to build over 20 000 affordable rental homes.

The meating talks liminal jazz, music access, and why they love playing in the CARSA parkade

“I remember trying out a bunch of parkades in Victoria, and then I eventually came across P-zero,” Micu said, “the sound in there is insane.”

Two current UVic students running for Saanich council

Both say key priorities include increasing the housing supply and ensuring young people continue to have representation on council. 

ESSA’s newest edition of their zine ‘ESSENCE’ is out

“The Revolution will not be Televised // Environmental Justice” is the latest theme of the Environmental Studies course union’s publication On Sept. 18, the Environmental Studies Student Association (ESSA) hosted…

Vikes men open soccer season with thrilling 4-0 win

The game drew in a raucous Thunderfest crowd, filling Centennial Stadium On Sept. 11,  this year’s ThunderFest was reconfigured for the first time;  the men’s soccer game was first at…

UVic considering more automated coffee machines, despite mixed reception

The first Touch Coffee Smart Bar was installed in November 2025. This past April, two more were installed in CARSA and the University Center. 

UVSS board of directors table motion to receive 2025/2026 draft audit at Sept. 21 meeting.

The draft audit is an annual process in which a third party examines UVSS financial records from the previous year.

UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing as the new school year starts

Dr. Ryan Herriot told the Martlet he understands progress takes time, but he believes UVic should've been able to offer on-campus drug testing by now.

New club and course unions software causing frustration among club executives

User interface issues, concerns over data security, and feelings of inadequate support are among the issues reported by CCU execs amid the transition.

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