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Bill 15 and the Future of Environmental Governance in BC
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
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...
Saanich Educators Develop Free Waterways Curriculum
Apr 23, 2025 | Victoria News via UVic News Two Saanich educators, Maleea Acker and Jennifer Walton, have developed a free curriculum that aims to connect students to their local watersheds. This program aims to promote a sense of protection and restoration, while...
The Future of Hudson’s Bay: Adapting to Modern Retail’s Pressures
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 significant...
Evil-looking Worms Spotted in Esquimalt’s Waters
Feb 10, 2025 | Victoria News via UVic News Off the coast of Esquimalt’s Macaulay Point Park, hundreds of "evil-looking worms" were spotted in the water by a man walking his dog, described as resembling giant sea centipedes. Benjamin Neal, an assistant teaching...
Joly Warns that Canada is the “Canary in the Coal Mine”
February 19, 2025 | The Hill Times via UVic News Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has issued a "wake-up call" to Canada's allies, urging them to recognize the United States as an unreliable partner under President Donald Trump's leadership. Joly's recent European...
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