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'I love my job': A Canadian astronaut trains (and waits) to go to space

Jenni Gibbons sat down with Glacier Media to talk about becoming the third Canadian woman to become an astronaut, the job's聽ups and downs, and why space exploration matters.

Dec 9, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Our Community: Greek Fest supports school lunches; Alzheimer Society hosts in-person cheque drop-off

Greek Fest Victoria donates $1,500 to McKenzie Elementary for hot lunches, while the Alzheimer Society of sa国际传媒 hosts an in-person Giving Day at its Victoria office.

Dec 8, 2024 10:30 PM Read more >

Trevor Hancock: Desire for better public policy sparked early 'green' parties

The Values Party in New Zealand and the Ecology Party (initially called the People Party) in the U.K. were the world鈥檚 first two ecological political parties

Dec 8, 2024 7:30 PM Read more >

David Sovka: What vaccines have in common with earthworms

Vaccines and earthworms quietly work to help the natural world, but neither gets the appreciation they deserve

Dec 7, 2024 11:30 PM Read more >

Geoff Johnson: Parents the simplest way to protect kids from online danger

Australia recently banned use of social media for those under 16, but enforcement will be a challenge

Dec 7, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Trevor Hancock: Looking back and looking forward

This is my 498th column and I am grateful for the platform the TC has provided me. But even though it has been a lot of fun 鈥� and a lot of work 鈥� all good things must come to an end.

Dec 1, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Our Community: Students collect for food bank; Co-op offers $100K matching gift

Students at Royal Bay Secondary will be hitting the streets of Colwood this week to collect donated food for the Goldstream Food Bank

Dec 1, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

'Heart of UVic' at 60: McPherson Library still plays key role despite digital advances

The library, one of the first buildings on the campus, was critical to the transformation of Victoria College into a full-fledged university

Dec 1, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Geoff Johnson: New minister promises breath of fresh air for Education Ministry

Right out of the gate, it will be Minister Beare鈥檚 task to work on Premier David Eby鈥檚 election promises for public education, including the promise of a mental-health counsellor in every school.

Nov 30, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Monique Keiran: What will happen to legal action, regulations targeting social media under Trump?

The role tech giants played in supporting Donald Trump in the recent U.S. election is no secret

Nov 30, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >