Ziplining for more than just fun
As I was walking around Whistler village on a bright, sunny October morning, clear of snow so I could really contemplate the beautiful rain forest,…
November, 2013
Face Value: A personal essay about my relationship with Facebook
Once a year, ever since I signed up for a Facebook account, I have purged my friend list. This involves removing people I no…
iPhone 5c: A big seller?
Apple released its new and updated iPhone 5s and a new generation called iPhone 5c on Sept. 20. The major areas of interest, according…
Monitoring local parks for invaders
Sharon Johal, about to call in the volunteers for the last time, looks at a small clearing in awe. The clearing is about a…
Surrey, ‘the future lives here.’ Right?
Surrey has been in the process of rethinking its economy. In specific, changes have been seen across the city, thanks – but not exclusively…
Celebrating the flaw: a discussion about online art
When I interviewed Barbara Reid about art and its place in online culture, I was going to use that as the basis for a…
Vallenato music and folklore comes to Vancouver
Camilo & Channo Vallenato Group brought the joy and passion found in the Vallenato rhythm to Vancouver’s Ukranian Cultural Centre. Telling it’s story through the…
Roller derby providing an inclusive environment
Dubbing herself as “muscle ma’ am,” Sam Sterling, roller derby player extraordinaire, finds community in the sport of roller derby. Sterling has played for…
Taking a walk downtown: A personal essay
“They lose faith in themselves and they are fucking terrified of the reality.” That is how people living on the streets in Downtown Eastside,…
140 on Nine Inch Nails, live at Rogers Arena
Industrial rock veterans Nine Inch Nails graced the stages of Rogers Arena Thursday, Nov. 21, for the Vancouver stop of their Tension 2013 tour….
Ramifications of the US-Iran nuclear deal
It was a momentous occasion Sunday as, after days of intense debate held in a tense environment, Iran and six world powers reached an…
Envisioning a better future: A Q&A with Janet Austin
This month, Janet Austin was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Community Leader Chair for her involvement in several philanthropic projects and organizations…
Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Hands-on learning
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Fashion Program is seen as one of B.C.’s most reputable, hands-on fashion programs, running since the 1970s. “You can’t just talk…
Local fundraiser brings in $5,000 dollars for Typhoon Haiyan victims, to be matched by the Canadian Red Cross
As the Lower Mainland becomes consumed with holiday cheer, not many Vancouverites consider the fact that the number of displaced people in the Philippines nearly…
Kwantlen researches childcare program for students and faculty
In order to meet the demands of its students and faculty who are raising children, moves towards creating a child care program are underway…