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Liberals trumped Conservatives who didn't pivot, says UVic professor
“Talk about a turn of events." — UVic political scientist Michael Prince
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 29, 2025·5 min
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Mice in the classrooms: Saanich’s SD63 battling rodent problem
The number of traps full has been coming down, so that leads me to believe that the population of rodents is going down with it,” said Rob Lumb, SD63’s director of facilities.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, June 3, 2026·4 min read
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British Columbians drinking less booze: UVic study
According to the findings of a UVic study, residents are drinking less alcohol than in previous years.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 11, 2025·3 min
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Royal Roads student maps Lekwungen names for Victoria’s landmarks
Melinda Quintero's thesis project challenges Victoria's current tourism approach.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 18, 2025·5 min
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Mother of teen who died at UVic seeks BCEHS changes; coroner's inquest to be held in April
“Every person in BC deserves to know basic life-saving skills, and the best way to do this is through schools." — Caroline McIntyre, mother of Sidney McIntyre-Starko
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, February 12, 2025·4 min
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Education minister fires Victoria School Board en masse
The board has been accused of governance issues, not assisting a special adviser, and failing to work with community partners.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, January 30, 2025·2 min
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UVic encourages Swiftness in the classroom with new Taylor-made music course
Universities have offered courses on musicians since the Beatles, so it should be no surprise there’s a Swiftie course.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, December 5, 2024·5 min
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UVic to preserve largest archival collection on transgender history
The school received $400K+ in funding to digitize 512 video and audio documents
Robyn Bell·Sunday, November 17, 2024·2 min
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2024 Remembrance Day events in Greater Victoria
From Victoria to the Westshore, there are several ways to honour veterans this year
Amelia Acedo·Wednesday, November 6, 2024·4 min
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Colwood high school student inspires ‘A Million Acts of Love’ in honour of his late sister
Felix Townsin, 14, will launch his campaign for good deeds with a benefit concert this Friday
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, October 15, 2024·5 min
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Surging enrolment leaves SD62 looking to add new schools
Both Victoria and Westshore school districts are hurrying to add and upgrade local schools
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 10, 2024·5 min
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Indigenizing education is the focus of delegates to Camosun’s S’TEṈISTOLW̱ conference
Educators from around the world will build connections and discuss structural changes that support Indigenous students
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Monday, August 19, 2024·5 min
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Victoria's Alex Nelson to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Nelson survived a residential school in Alert Bay
Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative, Windspeaker.com·Sunday, July 7, 2024·3 min