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Modern gaming brings a change in attitude with piracy and vintage
By SIDDHARTH TEOTIA
As the price of modern video games has soared in recent years, some gamers are turning to piracy to circumvent the hefty price tag and access games for free.
In the most recent cycle of new releases, video games…
Canadian youth drawn back into cannabis market after two-year fall off
By CAROLINE BASSO
A decrease in the stigma around cannabis has led to a substantial increase in its popularity amongst Canadian youth, according to a recent Health Canada report.
The Canadian Cannabis Survey from Health Canada…
Kwantlen hooks grant to study fish disease
By MELBAH GRACE JACOB
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has received a $278,000 grant to study disease-causing bacteria harmful to the B.C. salmon population.
The money comes from the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation…
Williams Lake’s new council members hope for brighter future on Indigenous relations
By River Kero
The new mayor and council of Williams Lake, B.C. have made Indigenous relations a pillar of their term.
One new councillor says it represents a major shift for Williams Lake, after years of strained relations between…
Domestic violence is on the rise, police say
by Ty Lim
Like an increasing number of women, Amy Chan feels wary of future relationships. She worries about the risks of increased domestic violence.
“It’s so (expletive) up how men think that they have the power over women if they think…
Voice Radio Ep. 48 – Vet shortage impacts farms in British Columbia
By Meharwaan Manak and Tom Eley
The shortage of vets in the province has caused some farmers to look for alternatives when caring for their animals. Craig Daniell, chief executive officer for the BC SPCA said that the issue is…
Vancouver cup fee cancellation prompts business rethink for reusable product providers
By Mateo Muego
Vancouver sustainability businesses are pivoting as Vancouver city council will remove the $0.25 fee on single-use cups next month.
Cody Irwin is the founder of ShareWares, a company that lets customers borrow reusable cups…
Applied Research Day students get upper hand for future employment
By Mateo Muego
Research assistant Max Besarab says that the experience gained working on projects for Applied Research Day gives students an advantage in the job market.
“The students who don’t have a diploma but worked in a…
Blind community in B.C. looks for better access to sports and social activities
Susan Flanagan, a member of services in B.C. Blind Sports and Recreation Association, said there is always a need for space for the blind and partially sighted community to engage in sports activities and foster relationships.
Alex…
Hope for the South Vancouver Skateboarders
By Milica Anic
Although South Vancouver has no skateparks despite skateboarding’s increasing popularity, skateboarders are hopeful that a city strategy will encourage new skateparks and indoor facilities.
South Vancouver had an…