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By MEHARWAAN MANAK Travelling can be stressful at the best of times, but more so for those who get exploited by third party booking sites. When Ryan Kalkat was 18, he and his family planned to go to India to see his critically ill…

by DANIEL JOHNSTON When Vancouver artist Rynn Sparrow moved into a two-bedroom basement suite without a lease in February 2023, they immediately started having issues when their new roommate neglected to pay rent.  “He was a nightmare…

By MARILYN REICHERT With increasing concern over rising food and housing costs, Surrey residents want access to community gardens. But there are few options in the city’s densest neighbourhood. Kathie Handley spent four years growing…

By JAMIE MAH and EMILY BEST Langara faculty are divided in the wake of the firing of instructor Natalie Knight, who was suspended following controversial comments at a public rally last fall, reinstated and subsequently sacked. Her firing…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG This story was originally published on Jan. 29, 2024.  Hours after Langara College announced the termination of controversial English instructor Natalie Knight, the Langara Faculty Association (LFA) and the…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG and JAMIE MAH This story was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024.  In a stunning turn of events, Langara College announced Friday it has terminated an instructor at the centre of controversy over publicly calling…

By Thea Catipon Vancouver’s drag scene is full of new and old artists set out to make a living with their craft. The many drag queens, kings and things led to their expansion of drag to other areas – venturing into the workplace outside…

By Melbah Grace Jacob A B.C. school district’s move to restrict public comments at board meetings has been defended by trustees and applauded by one student leader as a step towards progress and inclusivity. The Central Okanagan…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG This story was originally published on March 2, 2023.  As Coquitlam’s seven advisory committees reconvene this month, questions remain about progress on LGBTQ+ participation in these civic bodies. The issue…

By Meg McLachlan While the recent restrictions are a good start, more needs to be done to stop the fast increase in confirmed cases. After shattering record numbers over the weekend, British Columbia’s latest COVID-19 restrictions are…