Bill 15 and the Future of Environmental Governance in BC

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

14 May 2025 | The Tyee via UVic News As British Columbia pushes ahead with Bill 15—the Infrastructure Projects Act—critics are raising red flags about what they see as a troubling shift in environmental and Indigenous governance. Touted by the province as a way to...

Global Sleep Norms and the Myth of Eight Hours: A New Study

by Madison F. | May 9, 2025 | News, UVicSpace

May 7th, 2025 | Medical Xpress via UVic News New research from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria shows that the ideal amount of sleep for good health isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s shaped by cultural norms. Analyzing data from nearly...

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...