Opinion: Suspicion not enough reason to spy on Canadians
The recent debate in 24hrs Vancouver newspaper, by columnists Laila Yuile and Brent Stafford, was on the question, “Is suspicion alone enough reason to allow…
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The race for mayor in the Township of Langley
With municipal elections a short week away, the race for mayor is becoming heated in many municipalities. In the Township of Langley, three people…
They remember their loved ones every day
Agnes Ha started visiting the Valley View Funeral Home and Cemetery 10 years ago, after her husband’s death from liver cancer. She goes regularly…
Hepner, McCallum, Rasode square off in Surrey mayoral debate
While no one knows who Surrey’s next mayor will be, the only guarantee in the upcoming civic election is that Surrey will have a…
Sole Food: Creating community through agriculture
It’s the last thing you would expect in a place like Downtown Vancouver. Right below BC Place, somebody is growing organic vegetables. The same…
2014 Great Pumpkin Run Walk raises $80,000+ for Peace Arch Hospital
Peace Arch Hospital & Community Health Foundation held its eighth annual National Bank Financial Great Pumpkin Run Walk Sunday, Oct. 26. This year, the…
Surrey election 2014: Proposing a Surrey international airport
Every mayoral candidate has echoed the same message leading up to Surrey’s civic election in November. They all believe the city needs to get…
George Melville is proud to be a part of KPU’s community
George Melville, the new chancellor of Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), is proud to call Kwantlen his post-secondary institution. Melville, chairman and co-owner of Boston…
Can Vancouver’s public transit be more European?
While Vancouver often scores high on quality-of-life indexes, European cities usually score higher, such on this year’s Mercer report, which put Vienna, Zurich and…
Maple Ridge group supports writers
Bean Around Books and Tea is a quiet and cozy place, and the perfect place to host the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge Creative Writing…
The home that does not charge for occupancy
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but at Mercy Ministries it’s a free buffet. With eating disorders, self-harm and drug…
Motorists aren’t always stopping at a crosswalk in South Surrey
Pedestrians may have the right-of-way, but that doesn’t seem to apply to a crosswalk in South Surrey. The frequently-used crosswalk, located near the Somerset…
Mo’ fun for funds from restaurant crew
Three years ago, in the fall of 2011, Kalee Ruhmor, Joel Macaraeg, and Kurt Woodman started their own Movember team to raise money for…
Volunteering provides a step towards happiness
The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope in Langley offers year-round support for residents and visitors, including the homeless, abused and drug addicts. It’s also…
Q&A: Jordan Oram of Tzvi’s Place talks about the collective life
Though the idea of living collectively is hardly a new one, it’s gaining traction, especially in perennially unaffordable Vancouver. But sometimes it’s a challenge…