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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…

Reported by Patrick Penner Correction Feb. 11, 2019: A previous version of this story stated the Societies Act required student unions to digitize their finances.  In fact, the act only made it necessary for students unions to publish…

Reported by Joe Ayres The Langara Falcons men’s soccer team is off to nationals after beating season long rivals, the Douglas Royals, by four to three in a penalty shootout. The last round of provincials took place on Saturday Oct.…

Reported by Desirée Garcia The previously unseen issue of Burnaby’s drug-overdose crisis is being put in the spotlight this month, as local social-action groups lobby to get more political and public attention brought to it. Ending the…

Reported by Roxanne Egan-Elliott Langara College is proposing a new 25-year master plan to address a space shortage on campus caused by a quickly growing student population. The City of Vancouver must approve the master plan document…