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By IANNE MIRAMBEL Hosting a festival associated with the Juno awards this year was part of Surrey's strategy for its music industry. The city started its music strategy in 2023 as a cross-department and industry tool to develop its…

By RICK GOODE Delta Mayor George Harvie and city council have sent out letters expressing “urgent concern” over the recent shut down of the Delta Hospital emergency room. On Feb. 22 and 23, the hospital shut down its emergency room…

By SAGE SMITH Langara College says it has eliminated 31 administrative positions as it prepares for a massive deficit in the next fiscal year. In an internal email sent Thursday, college president Paula Burns said 23 “permanent…

By KORALEE NICKARZ Imagine you’ve lived in a basement suite for almost four decades, paying your monthly rent to the homeowner who lives upstairs. And then one day, you’re evicted.   You look and look for a new place nearby but you…

Article by Sage Smith Video by Rick Goode, Yeorgios Prontzos and Oksana Shtohryn Nearly 80 faculty members showed up to the board of governors meeting at Langara College today to draw attention to over 200 jobs they say have been lost…

By AMBER MONIZ An increase in the number of post-secondary students casting a ballot could impact the outcome of a byelection in which housing is a major issue, says a Langara instructor. According to Terri Evans, Langara College’s…

By LYDIA OCHIENG The B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) runs the Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon program in collaboration with community partner organizations like the Little Mountain Neighbourhood House Society. The program…

By SOFIA MOHAMED Burnaby might one day be producing skilled young cyclists as the city looks at building a bike playground to teach road safety.   Coun. Alison Gu proposed the playground idea, with Burnaby council agreeing in January…

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 HILARY ANGUS A month-long winter arts festival encouraged Nanaimo residents to see downtown in a new light. Luminous Paths brought art, music and activities to downtown’s Maffeo-Sutton Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the…