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Reported by Kathryn Tindale 45 years ago, a trend of murders and suicides in Vancouver’s South Asian community moved Raminder Dosanjh to co-found a women’s  society. In 2018, the India Mahila Association is one of the oldest women’s…

Reported by Mandy Moon. Cloudscape Comics Society has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the back room of a coffee shop, and is now a force to be reckoned with in Vancouver’s art scene. Since the City of Vancouver granted…

Reported by Darren Amner Students prepare for finals, Langara is offering workshops that can help deal with anxiety to manage the stress of midterms.   The workshops are being put on by Langara’s counselling department and will offer tips…

Reported by Kelsea Franzke Inspired by her mother-in-law’s difficulty with movement, one Vancouver-based yoga teacher is helping seniors and others with mobility issues through the practice of chair yoga. Cindy Hsu-Becker is currently a…

Richmond’s newly elected city council is divided on partisan lines about whether a move to proportional representation would be a positive change for B.C. Councillors Bill McNulty and Linda McPhail from the Richmond First party and…

Story and photos by Nick Laba Like the vast underground networks themselves, more and more people are coming together to learn about the mysterious world of mushrooms. Collingwood Neighbourhood House offered its first mushroom…

Reported by Lisa Steacy A newly-elected Vancouver school board trustee has promised to secure ongoing funding and support for the city’s only Indigenous focus school. The continued operation of the Xpey’ elementary school in east…

Reported by Mathilda de Villiers Meditation has been proven to help people stay centered and focused in times of stress, according to a local teacher of the practice. Sunil Khatri offers free meditation classes every Tuesday on Main…

Reported by Taesa Hodel Marpole is one of Vancouver’s fastest growing and lowest income neighbourhoods, but residents don't have enough public spaces to support their needs. Last year the Association of Neighbourhood Houses was…