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By SOFIA MOHAMED Ramadan is a special time for Muslims. As the holy month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims spend the month fasting from sunrise to sunset.  While the month is dedicated to spiritual devotion, it's also a time of…

By MAJENTA BRAUMBERGER Many in favour of Vancouver city council’s Feb. 26 decision to suspend supportive housing argue it will encourage neighbouring municipalities to step up, but there is no evidence to support those claims.   Mayor…

By MAJENTA BRAUMBERGER Despite public opposition to the proposed Victoria Police Department budget, council approved a motion to fund Victoria’s portion in full. The city funds VicPD in partnership with Esquimalt, shouldering $69 million…

By PHILOMENA OKOLO On a mission to be faster and stronger, Keven Melendez began martial arts training at 17, an age some would consider to be a late entry into the martial arts world. But for Melendez, it was fear- a trauma response-…

By AMBER MONIZ As Langara College struggles with declining international student enrolment, a new advertising campaign is targeting domestic students in Metro Vancouver.   Launched in fall 2024, a mix of print and digital…

By MARC GUIDO BOLEN  Langara College is cutting all Chinese classes from the department of modern languages, beginning fall 2025.   The cuts come amidst what the college called “a five percent cut across the board” in response to a…

By OKSANA SHTOHRYN Local transit advocates say Vancouver’s late-night transit system cannot support hospitality workers if plans to extend liquor service hours get the go-ahead. Denis Agar, executive director of Movement: Metro…

By MILENA BAAK With many sexual health clinics in B.C. facing potential closures, experts say at-home and online testing can make sexual health care more accessible but warn this is only a Band-Aid solution.  The non-profit Options…

By DANIEL BUMANGLAG Despite living in one of the most earthquake-prone regions in Canada, many Vancouverites remain unprepared. According to the United States Geological Survey, two earthquakes of 4.8 and 4.5 magnitudes occurred near…

By EHRIN LOPEZ Finding pre-owned specialty equipment for Paralympic hockey is rare in Metro Vancouver, leaving most players to buy their gear online. Matteo Pellizzari, 18, plays para hockey, formerly known as sledge hockey, with Team…