Open Space: Student votes pointless in fractured CRD

It was pointless for students to vote in the municipal election because chances are you live in a completely different municipality than where you go to school and the routes you take to get there each day. When considering the divisions of the 13 municipalities of the Capital Regional District, a system that serves just […]

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Camosun College Student Society stresses importance of student elections

The Camosun College Student Society (CCSS) elections will be open for online voting from October 24 to October 26, with several positions vacant. CCSS external executive Jessie Niikoi is hopeful that the student society will have a complete board—which would mean filling positions like the international and pride representatives—for the upcoming term. The campaigning period […]

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News Briefs: October 19, 2022 issue

Government lifts 20-hour work week for international students To address labour shortages, the Canadian federal government has temporarily lifted the rule that limited international students to working 20 hours off campus a week. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is also launching a pilot program to automate the process of extending study permits. Look for our […]

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