University Boulevard bus loop closed for second summer in a row
The closure is required for UBC to install a new line for the Academic District Energy System, connecting buildings to the university’s new hot water energy network.
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AMS fails to back up leaky claims of its KN95s being Health Canada approved
Despite numerous assurances by the AMS, an investigation by The Ubyssey has revealed concerns about the legitimacy of the claim that the masks are Health Canada approved.
COVID-19 at UBC: Limited PCR data shows lower case counts as BC enters new phase of the pandemic
From March 11 to 17, the UBC neighbourhood recorded just three new cases of COVID-19, down from seven cases last week, however, these are just cases recorded on PCR tests.
UBC restarts requirement to charge for single-use food items
Following a two-year pause to support COVID-19 safety measures, UBC is resuming its Zero Waste Foodware Strategy, requiring food outlets to charge a fee for single-use cups and bags.
COVID-19 at UBC: Test positivity hits record high as testing remains limited
Test positivity in the UBC community health area reached a record high of 56 per cent this week, surpassing the previous record of 43 per cent in mid-January.
VCH says no to UBC's requests for on-campus symptomatic testing, cites 'low case counts,' high vaccination rates
At the UBC Senate meeting on November 17, President Santa Ono said UBC asked Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) to open a symptomatic COVID-19 testing site on campus.
COVID-19 at UBC: Case rates remain unchanged as pediatric vaccinations begin
BCCDC data only includes people with a permanent address in the UBC community health area — the area west of Blanca — and does not include commuter students.
COVID-19 at UBC: Case rates remain persistently low as testing challenges continue
From November 2 to November 8, the UBC neighbourhood saw an average of one daily case per 100,000 residents, down slightly from two last week.
COVID-19 at UBC: Cases remain low as vaccination rates fluctuate
In the fourth week of in-person classes, COVID-19 case rates at UBC remain low, according to new data from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
Vancouver Coastal Health walks back on 99 per cent vaccination rate presented to UBC Board of Governors
Despite VCH’s potentially misleading data, Nancy McKenzie, chair of the BoG, said no one factor alone influenced their decision not to require vaccinations.
Vancouver Quadra profile: Brad Armstrong, Conservative
Armstrong was born and raised in Vancouver, so he said he understands the challenges of housing affordability. He said the Conservatives are ready to meet the challenge.
UBC launches COVID-19 testing clinical study program alongside new rapid testing initiative
Starting Tuesday, community members will be able to participate in a rapid testing study led by the UBC School of Nursing.
UBC’s HVAC approach leaves questions up in the air about COVID-19 safety
UBC’s approach to reducing the risk of COVID-19 airborne transmission follows recommended principles but leaves questions if all classrooms are equally protected.
The only on-campus rapid testing site is closing on August 20. UBC hasn't announced a replacement yet.
According to meeting minutes from a July 21 AMS executive committee meeting, UBC approached the student society about booking rapid testing space in the Nest, though no final decision was recorded.
