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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…

By JAMIE MAH Interest in homebrew video games for classic consoles like the Nintendo Game Boy is growing in the Lower Mainland as software tools become more accessible. Homebrew retro game development involves hobbyists creating video…

By EDMUND HAYLEY In contrast to other parts of the city, South Vancouver lacks winter emergency shelters available for youth. Homelessness Services Association of BC announced it extended the opening of emergency shelters in Metro…

By JAMIE MAH Faculty at Langara College have expressed concern about the college’s recent proposal to add five new associate dean positions for the fall 2024 semester. Some faculty believe the new positions will remove work from faculty…

By EDMUND HAYLEY Update, Dec. 8, 2023: Since publishing this story, the federal government has announced that the temporary lift of the weekly work-hour limit has been extended through April 30, 2024. Current international students,…

Photos and story by ROY FANG Jim Vesal caters to wargamers who prefer gaming or collecting over painting. Vesal, who received the hobby track award for his painted models in the 2019 International Tournament Circuit, paints tabletop…

By MAIYA SUZUKI UBC food experts are attempting what might be impossible: making insects seem like an appetizing treat. UBC professor Yasmin Akhtar teaches the “Insects as Food and Feed” course to reduce the squeamishness around consuming…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG This story was originally published on Nov. 28, 2023.  A new B.C.-based study is showing promising results for people with Type 1 diabetes who are using a prototypical stem cell-based device to reduce reliance on…

By MELBAH GRACE JACOB The tent city near Oak Bridge and Marine in South Vancouver has become a focal point of discussion involving various stakeholders, including the City of Vancouver via BC Housing and residents like Roy Runions. In a…

By LOUIS BERGERON Students are repeating prerequisite classes for Langara’s nursing program to improve their grades to have a higher chance of acceptance amidst intense competition. Howard Ha, a biology student at Langara, is retaking…