The Future of Hudson’s Bay: Adapting to Modern Retail’s Pressures

by Madison F. | Mar 14, 2025 | News, UVicSpace

March 11, 2025 | CTV News via UVic News A recent article highlights the challenges facing Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest retailer, as it files for creditor protection, marking a pivotal moment in its 355-year history. This move comes as the company faces...

Surge in Drug Testing at Substance UVic Highlights Increased Awareness and Expansion Efforts

by Madison F. | Feb 24, 2025 | News, UVicSpace

January 9, 2023 | Capital Daily via UVic News According to a recent article, there has been a significant increase in drug testing for contaminants in Victoria over the past year. The Vancouver Island Drug Checking Project (Substance UVic) reported a nearly 400% rise...

Supporting Homegrown Industries: Vancouver’s Strategy Against U.S. Tariffs

by Madison F. | Feb 21, 2025 | News, UVicSpace

February 11, 2025 | CBC News via UVic News In the face of escalating U.S. tariff threats, municipalities across British Columbia are rallying together to safeguard their local economies according to a new article. This “Team Canada” approach has seen...

Bear Tracks and Tourism: Understanding Human-Wildlife Interactions

by Madison F. | Feb 3, 2025 | News, UVicSpace

January 28, 2025 | The Times Colonist via UVic News A recent article delves into the effects of eco-tourism on grizzly bears in British Columbia’s Bella Coola Valley. It highlights the work of Dr. Kate Field, a dedicated researcher at the University of Victoria...

Google Maps Renaming Controversy: Insights from UVic’s Reuben Rose-Redwood

by Madison F. | Feb 3, 2025 | News, UVicSpace

January 28th, 2025 | CBC News via UVic News Amidst the recent wave of changes in the U.S., Google has announced plans to update its maps, renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” for U.S. users, following the federal...