South Asians in Canada
More than 30,000 South Asians have permanent resident status in Canada. They moved here for a better life, more opportunities and more freedom –…
November, 2013
Pinned up poppy
Nov. 11 is known throughout the western world as Remembrance Day, a day when from 11 a.m. on the eleventh day of the eleventh…
The power to make the rules: NGOs’ increasing importance (Fifth in a series)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have come to play an increasingly important role in the creation of international norms. They lobby. They fax or e-mail heads…
Three isn’t necessarily a crowd
Eight years of monogamous relationships has 31-year-old Galen Wood excited about exploring his sexuality with a bisexual couple who live in Burnaby. Wood sits…
Building an ecosystem
In Bratt creek, the Squamish Streamkeepers Society is trying to establish a new spawning ground for coho and steelhead salmon to aid the overall…
Exploring perspective through the lens of a camera
As the five-month-old lion cub curiously swatted at the camera in Antelope Park in Zimbabwe, Matthew Littlewood heard an ominous crunch. The camera stood…
Increased bullying needs more education, students say
Schools need to enhance bullying education, according to students and a student teacher. With youth internet and screen time dramatically increasing, bullying has become…
Health Canada’s controversy over electronic cigarettes
Canadians should not use electronic cigarettes as an aide to stop smoking, as “these products may cause health risks” according to Health Canada. E-cigarettes…
A humble beginning: A Q&A with Charan Gill
Charan Gill, founder of Progressive Intercultural Society (PICS) and Harmony House, has received an honorary doctorate from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, for his work in…
VIDEO: Surrey International Film Festival reaches its 7th year
Filmmakers of all ages gathered at the Surrey Arts Centre Saturday, Nov. 2 for the Surrey International Film Festival Awards. By “celebrating the future…
Assassin Creed IV: Black Flag an immersive winner
Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag set sail Oct. 29 and brought with it a slew of changes to the annual Ubisoft franchise. The subtitle…
Bringing clarity to Canada’s international performer policy confusion
When new regulations for Canada’s international performer policy quietly came into effect in July, those in the live music industry were up in arms. It…
Fright Nights at the PNE: What’s scarier? The haunted houses or the lines?
As day turned to night, hundreds of excited thrill seekers made their way to the PNE’s annual Fright Nights. The PNE hails its fright…
10 – 12 – 16 – 19 – 22? – 33?
Pavel Bure fans can finally feel at peace now that the famous Russian’s number 10 is in the rafters of Rogers Arena. For many…
The Evergreen Line: An effective expansion or money pit?
Construction of the nearly 11-km extension of the SkyTrain route is underway, with an additional six stations being added and major upgrades taking place…