UVic

• Two COVID-19 fines handed out at 100-person University of Victoria gathering

  Police were called to an area called Pumphouse Station where they found a large group of students, many seen not wearing masks.

  Jan 12
• Coronavirus: No break on tuition as B.C.’s post-secondary students gear up for virtual semester

  "You're paying the same amount, and it's not the same experience at the end of the day," one UBC student told Global News.

  Education

  Sep 2, 2020
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• Bus crash that killed two B.C. students was ‘unfortunate, one-off accident’: report

  The University of Victoria (UVic) commissioned the independent review after the Sept. 13 crash in a bid to ensuring future trips are safe.

  Investigations

  Jun 25, 2020
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• Dani Sinclair named head coach of Carleton Ravens women’s basketball team

  Sinclair replaces interim head coach Brian Cheng, who was hired last year to take over the women's program after former coach Taffe Charles took over the men's team.

  Sports

  Mar 31, 2020
• BCIT moving classes online amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Classes are cancelled on Mar. 17 and 18, and online instruction is due to begin on Wednesday, Mar. 18.

  Mar 15, 2020
• Class-action lawsuit against University of Victoria over wage freeze can proceed: B.C. court

  The lawsuit argues the university breached up to 134 employee contracts by freezing their wages after a 2012 government order to halt public sector management salaries.

  Dec 28, 2019
• ‘Climate change is a serious issue’: What young people are looking for in federal climate policies

  Three politically active students from the University of Victoria (UVic) shared their thoughts on climate change policies.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2019
• Community, First Nations leaders to meet with premier about deadly Bamfield road

  "Following heavy rains, it can rattle the bridge right out of your teeth," said one local leader of the road.

  News

  Sep 22, 2019
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• B.C. premier promises improvements to Vancouver Island road where bus crash killed 2 students

  Speaking to reporters, John Horgan said he sympathized with the survivors and the families of the victims, and acknowledged safety upgrades are needed.

  Sep 19, 2019
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• ‘It was horrific’: B.C. bus crash survivor launches petition to improve deadly road

  Sarah Hunter has launched a petition demanding politicians take action to improve the road where the fatal crash happened.

  Sep 17, 2019