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‘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. Continue reading
Community, First Nations leaders to meet with premier about deadly Bamfield road
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
“Following heavy rains, it can rattle the bridge right out of your teeth,” said one local leader of the road. Continue reading
B.C. premier promises improvements to Vancouver Island road where bus crash killed 2 students
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Speaking to reporters, John Horgan said he sympathized with the survivors and the families of the victims, and acknowledged safety upgrades are needed. Continue reading
‘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. Continue reading
Officials, drivers call for safety overhauls to remote B.C. road where bus crash killed 2
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Calls for improvements to the road and cell service in the area date back more than 10 years, with no change. Continue reading
Nine years before fatal B.C. bus crash, Alberta teens were stranded on same remote road
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The high school students from Edmonton were forced to spend the night on their bus after getting stranded for 24 hours on their way to Bamfield Marine Science Centre. Continue reading
2 university students dead, 17 hurt following bus rollover on Vancouver Island
The bus had 48 people on board, mostly students from a Vancouver Island university, when it rolled over on a remote logging road east of Bamfield. Continue reading
MEC regains crown as Canada’s most trusted brand, says new report
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Rounding out the top three are the Canadian Automobile Association, which swapped places with MEC last year, and Costco. Continue reading
University basketball: UBCO hosting UVic this weekend
Heat hoping to sweep Vikes, earn playoff berth. Continue reading
BC government launches campaign to prevent sexualized violence and misconduct on university and college campuses
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Information will be posted in local bars, on campus and in student newspapers as well as on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Continue reading