Non-profit feels the pinch with lack of provincial government funding
Cutting costs and staff hours because of the lack of support from the provincial government has greatly affected the Mood Disorder Association of British…
October, 2013
Q & A with a conservation officer
Whether confronting a Hells Angel in the back country or dealing with a bear in the city, Sgt. Peter Busink loves his job as…
The difficulties for French speakers in B.C.
Canada’s official languages are English and French. However, in B.C. the French language is not too important. “There are no francophone communities [in B.C.]…
Cara McLeay: Fashion blogging in Vancouver
Cara McLeay has loved fashion since she was young, so she’s taken her passion and put all her efforts into making a career in…
Vancouver Fashion Week – 12 strong years
On Oct. 15, I sat down with Vancouver Fashion Week’s creator Jamal Abdourahman and Fashion Director Kim Krempien. Both Abdourahman and Krempien are unlikely…
Vancouver: battling fashion weeks
Vancouver isn’t known globally as a fashion city like New York, London and Paris are. The city has its own sense of fashion and…
Is Malala a hero of our time?
Only a few can dream of writing a book at age 12, addressing the United Nations and become a global voice for women’s right…
Xbox One software – a practical primer
This article is a continuation of Xbox One Hardware – practical primer Microsoft is introducing some upgraded software with the Xbox One. Aspects of…
Queer girl fashion guide
Queer lady fashion has had a history of being considered an unfashionable way to establish someone’s identity in the community. Queer fashion for lesbians…
Gay is cool now … Right?
Queer representation in the media has come in abundance in the past year, creating a visibility for the LGBT community that is unique. But…
What to expect when you’re expecting a panda (Second in a series)
It seems as though birthing a panda may be harder for conservationists than for the panda herself. Giant pandas are a species of endangered…
Oh sweet Canada! Two distinct experiences of Brazilians in Canada
Editor’s note: Since January, there have been a group of Brazilian students on Kwantlen campuses, studying in a variety of programs, including journalism. Two…
Audio: Taking the time to travel
Katie Brooks, a travel enthusiast, sat down for an interview recounting one of her latest backpacking trips to Nicaragua. She stressed the importance of…
Video: Art helps mark Homelessness Action Week
A public art gala and auction was held the evening of Friday, Oct. 18, where those in attendance could meet artists and purchase artwork…
Audio: Residents’ thoughts on reopening Riverview
The occurrence of people diagnosed with mental illness in Vancouver has increased 23 per cent since the closure of Riverview Mental Hospital in 2012,…