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Dogs at Cadboro Bay, photo by Kiera Clark.

The best dog-friendly beaches and parks in Greater Victoria

It’s officially spring, and as temperatures are rising, many dog owners prepare to undertake the tedious task of figuring out which parks and beaches allow their furry friends to run…
Arbutus Cove, photo by Sarah Roberts.

The best kept secret bays and inlets in Victoria, B.C.

It’s official, Vancouver Island is one of the best vacation spots in the world! At least according to experts over at Condé Nast Traveler, which recently named Vancouver Island one…
The Wicket Hall, photo by Kristen de Jager.

Ranking Victoria’s nightclubs

Going out to nightclubs on the weekends is a prominent fixture in student culture. Due to this, many young adults know that choosing the right place to blow off some…
McPherson Library in December, 2022, photo via UVic on Instagram (@universityofvictoria).

The name behind the McPherson Library

The McPherson Library is a focal point of our campus — located at the head of the quad, it is a building that almost everyone passes coming or going from…
MeeT restaurant

MeeT restaurant review

MeeT is now officially open and is Victoria’s newest destination for vegetarians, vegans, and curious meat-eaters alike.
Photo via UVic, sourced from @universityofvictoria on Instagram.

December snowstorm affects student’s return home for the holidays

A massive snowstorm wreaked havoc on the Victoria community just days before the start of the holidays. UVic closed its doors and cancelled all in-person exams on Dec. 20, 21,…
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Laughs, cheers, and shouts: Upcoming 2023 events in Victoria

With 2023 upon us, we once again see students returning to classrooms for the second semester. While getting settled into the lectures is at the top of mind for most,…
Snowy street

The chaos on roads created by snow is preventable

Amidst climate change, municipalities within the Greater Vancouver and Victoria regions should reconceptualize their snow-clearing approach.
Voting ads, photo by Dan Dennis via Unsplash.

What you should know for the upcoming local elections

You've probably already seen the signs posted up around town. With voting day for the 2022 B.C. General Local Elections slated for Oct. 15, candidates are now in full campaigning…

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