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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 3h
UVic faces renewed push for on-campus drug testing, says pop-up and anonymous options will be introduced this fall with possible permanent services to be explored: martlet.ca/uvic-faces-r...
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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.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The UVSS board recently released their yearly plan, outlining goals and strategies to achieve them. Only two out of six directors sat down with the Martlet to discuss their goals in greater depth: martlet.ca/2026-2027-uv...
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2026-2027 UVSS board of directors releases strategic plan
Four of the six directors with portfolio declined, or did not respond, to requests to be interviewed about their goals for the term.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Lime Bikes have made it to Victoria, and they’re here to stay –– at least for the next five years: martlet.ca/will-victori...
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Will Victoria’s latest bike-share venture stick?
Many Victorians have said they like the bikes, but others have criticized the city for choosing Lime, an American company, over Canadian alternatives.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s time to reconsider the narrative that Canadian taxes pay for handouts to Indigenous communities, Avery Federspiel writes in this month’s News Unsettled column: martlet.ca/news-unsettl...
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NEWS UNSETTLED | The Canadian ‘tax-dollar thieves'
If Canadian taxes don’t pay for Indigenous communities' needs, where does it come from? The answer is yours truly — from Indigenous people and our stolen land.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Fifteen years after their last win, UVic is set to host the U Sports championship this November, bringing elite soccer once again to campus: martlet.ca/hosting-afte...
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Hosting after heartbreak
It’s been 15 years since the UVic last hosted the Championship games in 2011, and it’s been 15 years since the Vikes have won.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
UVic has been selected to host the men’s national rugby tournament in November 2027, automatically entering the Vikes into the 8 team tournament: martlet.ca/uvic-to-host...
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UVic to host national men’s rugby championship in November 2027
“It's the only opportunity in the year where all the top universities from across the country get a chance to measure up against each other,” said Head Coach Scott Manning.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The exhibition’s theme and message are a response to the moments of social, political, and environmental uncertainty. Check it out at Legacy Art Gallery until December 5: martlet.ca/wara-wara-ex...
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New exhibition 'WARA-WARA' opens at UVic Legacy Art Gallery Downtown
The gallery is hosting WARA-WARA, an exhibition of street art and graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from Sept. 16. to Dec. 5.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hello everyone! My name is Elias Rice and I will be live-posting the UVic Board of Governors meeting, which begins at 11:00 AM. The meeting agenda can be found here: www.uvic.ca/universityse...
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Local politics affect students every day — from where we live to how we get around — yet municipal election turnout remains low. It’s time to show that we care: martlet.ca/you-should-c...
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You should care about local politics
On Oct. 17, B.C. residents will take part in one of the main ways to influence their communities: municipal elections. Students need to take part, too.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Martlet staff writer Raamin Hamid hit the pavement at Thunderfest to ask UVic students what issues are top of their minds this coming election season: martlet.ca/what-would-y...
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What would you ask a mayoral candidate?
Ahead of the October 17 municipal elections, the Martlet decided to ask UVic students what they'd ask of the many candidates running for mayor.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Learn about voting and educational resources for the upcoming municipal elections in this Martlet student explainer: martlet.ca/a-students-g...
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A student’s guide to this year's municipal elections
On Oct. 17, every municipality in B.C. will be voting in new municipal representatives, including mayors, councillors, school board trustees, and more.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Shelbourne Street Improvements project has finally commenced after six years of construction and $72 million: martlet.ca/years-long-s...
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Years-long Shelbourne improvement project marks completion
On Sept. 14, the District finally cut the ribbon, marking the completion of the at times controversial six-year-long project.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Many club and course union execs say they’re frustrated with the rollout of the UVSS’ new club management software, Rubric: martlet.ca/new-club-and...
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New CCU software causing frustration among club execs
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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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What local organizations want you to know about suicide prevention this September: martlet.ca/local-organi...
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Local organizations continue the fight for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
"At the Peer Support Centre, we have so many volunteers, and they are just looking to help people,” said Sarah Edgar, the centre’s outreach officer.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Belfry Theatre’s season-opener runs until October 4, and is hilarious, anarchic –– and unmissable: martlet.ca/the-women-of...
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‘The Women of the Fur Trade' is a hilarious, unmissable production
The Belfry Theatre’s anarchic and amusing season opener, ‘The Women of the Fur Trade’, will be running until Oct. 4.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Vikes women’s soccer team played the second match of the night at Thunderfest for the first time, emerging with a 0-0 tie against the TRU WolfPack: martlet.ca/vikes-women-...
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Vikes women play second Thunderfest soccer match for first time
Neither team netted a goal, leaving both the Vikes and the WolfPack women's teams with clean sheets after this season opener.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As voters head to polling stations next month, the District of Oak Bay faces a $300 million repair deficit for critical infrastructure, poor housing supply, and some of the highest property taxes in the province: martlet.ca/oak-bay-face...
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Oak Bay faces critical issues as residents hit the polls next month
As the clock ticks towards the October municipal elections, the two candidates face not only the pressure of winning over the district's residents, but the pressure of addressing the district's many…
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Make your international student experience less daunting with these helpful insights from UVSS director Cherop Lyoba and Students of Colour Collective coordinator Aafiya Bhayani: martlet.ca/tips-and-tri...
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Tips and tricks to get by as an incoming international student at UVic
Here are some tips for the many incoming international students starting at UVic this fall on finding balance and community within the chaos of moving to a new country for school.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Good evening everyone! My name is Abigail Fishman and I will be live-posting the UVSS Board of Directors meeting tonight. The meeting begins at 6 pm and the agenda can be found here: uvss.ca/wp-content/u... Stay tuned!
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Kemi Craig, the centre’s engagement leader, said she has ‘dreamed about’ having a space like this since first moving to Victoria: martlet.ca/victorias-fi...
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Victoria’s first Black community centre aims to provide a third space for community
Engagement Leader Kemi Craig is feeling hopeful that the new space can empower and connect Black folks in Greater Victoria.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Is your (potential) roomie evil? It’s time to find out with this highly revealing questionnaire from the Martlet: martlet.ca/a-boots-on-t...
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A boots-on-the-ground checklist for discovering who your (potential) roomie really is
This list aims to help you figure out whether your future (or current) roommate is someone you might just be compatible with.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Vikes women’s rugby team is predicted to have another strong season, with a mix of returning and brand new players: martlet.ca/vikes-womens...
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Vikes women’s rugby eyes promising season with many returning powerhouses, new additions – Martlet
The beginning of another rugby season is upon us, and this one is looking particularly promising for the Vikes.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tymisha Harris’ exploration of Black musical legends through song was a standout performance at this years’ Victoria Fringe Festival, Brianna Bock writes in Culture: martlet.ca/fringe-festi...
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Fringe Festival’s 'Cabaret of Legends' was a whirlwind of live performance
The show takes the audience across history through the songs of Black musical legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, and Beyoncé.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
‘Algospeak’ is supposed to help skirt content restrictions, but it’s harming the way we communicate in the process, Lila Grierson writes in Opinions: martlet.ca/say-what/
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Say what?
Neurospicy. Seggs. Unalived: There’s a new language developing on TikTok, and it’s doing serious harm to the way we communicate.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hello everyone! I’m Amelia Watson, a Senior Staff Writer with the Martlet, here to cover the UVSS Board of Directors meeting today. The agenda and zoom link to today’s meeting can be found here: uvss.ca/governance/c... See you all soon!
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Prolific volunteer Patrick Kelly, was recently awarded the Order of BC for his efforts advancing “reconciliation and unity.” martlet.ca/patrick-kell...
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Patrick Kelly awarded the Order of BC for efforts towards reconciliation
Kelly was appointed for advancing reconciliation by "bringing diverse communities together to resolve conflicts and advance lasting change.”
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Taking a trip? The newly instituted Route 72A is another way you can get to and from YYJ this coming year: martlet.ca/new-bus-rout...
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New bus route to Victoria airport arrives
The new bus will follow the path of the existing Route 72, between downtown Victoria and Swartz Bay, with an additional stop at YYJ.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Martlet sits down with Rishi Sharma, an experienced public servant and continuing studies instructor running for Saanich mayor, in our latest coverage of the October municipal elections: martlet.ca/rishi-sharma...
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Rishi Sharma runs for Saanich mayor as 'Save Our Saanich' Candidate
Sharma’s platform emphasizes “balanced development,” prioritizing “family-oriented housing,” protecting parks and natural areas, and opposing the amalgamation of Victoria and Saanich.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Saanich council voted 6-2 last month to reject a proposed housing unit on Finnerty road & Edgelow street, near UVic: martlet.ca/density-take...
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Saanich Council rejects 349 unit housing project near UVic
The development would have brought new units to Gordon Head, including 27 three-bedroom units, which have a 0 per cent vacancy rate in Saanich.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The ‘Echoes of an Awakening Generation’ exhibition which launched today aims to shed light on a period of Chinese history many at UVic might not know about: martlet.ca/uvic-librari...
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UVic Libraries partners with CAPI to exhibit rare Chinese adapted TV-series
The exhibition launched on Sept. 10, showcasing rare Chinese tape recordings of the TV-series adaptation of Zhang’s 1986 novel 'The Invisible Companion.'
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The biennial contemporary music festival is back until September 20. This year’s theme is ‘proximity.’ martlet.ca/the-2026-sal...
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SALT new music festival explores proximity through contemporary music
This year, the program is themed around the idea of proximity — between musicians, audiences, artistic traditions, or the very environments we listen in.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Starting in January 2027, UVic will no longer offer domestic tuition rates to Ukrainian students here via the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel: martlet.ca/uvic-joins-l...
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UVic will no longer offer domestic tuition to new CUAET-holding Ukrainian students – Martlet
Ukrainian students with a CUAET who began their studies this month or earlier will remain eligible for domestic tuition fees for the duration of their studies.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This pop-up bookshop located in Habit Coffee may be getting their own space soon, but they aren’t going anywhere: martlet.ca/pop-up-books...
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Pop-up bookstore Alphabet City Books is creating community hub for books lovers
Tucked in the back of Habit Coffee’s Chinatown location sits Alphabet City Books, a pop-up bookstore stocked with a carefully curated selection.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
With literacy rates and attention spans on the decline, Substack may be just what we need, Skylar Timmermans writes in Opinions: martlet.ca/substack-is-...
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Substack is a welcome port in the storm of brainrot
With literacy rates declining and attention spans plummeting, Substack is exactly what we need to help ourselves out of this pit.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This study estimates up to 1 342 birds die annually from window collisions on campus between September and February: martlet.ca/study-estima...
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Study estimates up to 1 342 birds die on campus annually between Sept. and Feb.
The study notes that building glass is estimated to kill between 16–42 million birds per year in Canada. However, these estimates are based decade-old data.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Looking for something to read? Check out these six books by UVic alumni: martlet.ca/six-books-by...
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Six books by UVic alumni to add to your reading list
Looking for some Canadian authors to add to your TBR pile? Whether you’re a poetry lover, or only read non-fiction, try these six books by UVic alums!
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Míqәn (Beacon Hill Park) is beautiful, but reckoning with its story while strolling through leaves a twisting feeling in my chest, Avery Federspiel writes in this month’s News Unsettled column: martlet.ca/news-unsettl...
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NEWS UNSETTLED | ‘Beacon Hill Park’ makes me uncomfortable
Placenames and the history of areas are important to know and respect on Indigenous land; you never know what you may pick up without the proper knowledge or respect for the earth beneath your feet.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In this month’s Offbeat, CFUV reveals their top-charting albums in July: martlet.ca/offbeat-cfuv...
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OFFBEAT | CFUV shares top July albums
Reveal Yourself, knitting, Buildings and Food, Hillsboro, Kristin Witko, and Chanel Beads counted among CFUV's top charting artists in June.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Over a six week period this summer, the Campus Community Garden (CCG) began a student-led research project. The results may surprise you! martlet.ca/new-saltwate...
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New saltwater display tank in Petch showcases marine life at UVic
A new saltwater tank in UVic’s Petch Building gives students and visitors a closer look at local marine life.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Alberta’s new ID cards open up the door for increased discrimination against Canada’s most vulnerable, managing editor Declan Snowden writes in Opinions: martlet.ca/alberta-cont...
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Alberta continues its far-right slide with new three-in-one IDs
Alberta's new three-in-one IDs add a dangerous citizenship marker, increasing the potential for discrimination in the province
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
From live music, free swag, to a movie in the quad, Campus Kickoff has something for everyone: martlet.ca/an-insiders-...
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An insider’s guide to UVic’s Campus Kickoff 2026
The UVSS’ annual Campus Kickoff is back this September! Here's your insider’s guide to all the free events happening this year.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Hormone replacement therapy options are limited under the current UVSS health plan, but the society is pushing for expanded coverage: martlet.ca/uvss-to-push...
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UVSS to push for wider range of hormone replacement therapy options
The GEM, Pride Collective, NSU, SSD, and SOCC all endorsed the motion, calling for the UVSS to lobby for expanded coverage options under their health plan.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The UVSS has resurrected a dormant committee, aiming to “represent and protect students' interests.” Graduate students will have a non-voting representative on the committee: martlet.ca/uvss-revives...
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UVSS revives defunct university relations committee
Lead Director Matthew Allen Curtis said the open committee’s purpose is to be a “united front” for student interests.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The UVic Vikes men’s basketball team showed resilience at the CARSA gym, rebounding from a tough loss to push Oregon State to a 92-88 finish on Saturday: martlet.ca/shorthanded-...
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Shorthanded Vikes prove depth in scrappy preseason battle vs Oregon State
After taking a commanding defeat on Thursday, Aug. 20, the Vikes rallied on Saturday, Aug. 22, going basket for basket against the Beavers.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Ever wondered what it was like being a UVic student in 1967? martlet.ca/sock-hops-si...
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Sock hops, sit-ins, and folk singers: UVic student life in 1967
A look at UVic student life in 1967, from the new campus and student clubs to music, activism, and everyday life.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Councillor Karen Harper, a three-time councillor and alum of UVic’s MEd program, is running to be the next mayor of Saanich: martlet.ca/three-term-c...
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Three-term councillor and MEd alum Karen Harper to run for Saanich mayor
Harper was the first to announce her candidacy after Dean Murdock, current mayor of Saanich, announced he would not be seeking re-election.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
UVic says the university “did not actively participate” in post-secondary emergency manager network revealed last month in major investigation by the Breach: martlet.ca/uvic-partici...
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UVic participation in emergency manager network ‘scant,’ university says
UVic confirmed that two of the university’s personnel were invited to the network, but they did not actively post materials or "contribute" to the site.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
After the Canadian government announced two planned AI data centers for Vancouver, the community quickly came together to rally against them, resulting in the successful delay of a public hearing on the issue. Here’s how: martlet.ca/ai-data-cent...
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AI data centers are coming to Vancouver, but the community is pushing back
Vancouver is pushing back against encroaching data centers, and Torin LaRocque, an eighteen-year-old Vancouverite, is at the heart of it all.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
After hearing feedback, UVic’s campus security is changing their uniforms to be more ‘approachable,’ university says: martlet.ca/campus-secur...
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CSEC changing their uniforms to be more 'approachable,' UVic says
The new uniforms were made following “feedback ... that their former uniforms too closely resemble those of other emergency responders," UVic said.
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The Martlet @themartlet.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Hi everyone! I'm Abigail Fishman, a Senior Staff Writer with the Martlet, and in a few moments I will be live-posting the UVSS Board of Directors meeting. The agenda for todays meeting and a link the the zoom call can be found at this link: uvss.ca/wp-content/u...
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