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By Mateo Muego Despite a ban on the use of TikTok on B.C. government-issued devices, there is no plan to prohibit the app on post-secondary institutions networks for students, said Melody Wey, communications manager for the Ministry of…

by Meharwaan Manak An increasing number of Canadians are turning to home gardening to offset the price of fresh produce in the face of spiraling inflation. More than 5.8 million Canadian households experienced some level of food…

By Hannah Rowena Mondiwa  In a world that is becoming ever more disconnected, the importance of  listening to the wisdom of the land becomes an even more pressing issue. This Langara Voice Podcast speaks about the need for us to be…

By Seth Forward When Masha Kotelevskaya immigrated to Vancouver from Ukraine with her three-year-old son. She didn't know anyone. Jewish Family Services offered to help Kotelevskaya by providing her with financial aid…

By Nils Rummler Janice Abbott, CEO of Atira Women's Resource Society shares her excitement about the decision of the B.C. government to make prescription contraceptives free of charge as of April 1, 2023. British Columbia will be the…

By Clarissa Kurniawan Mental health-related stigma is harmful and can lead to a range of negative outcomes, including social isolation. Men can be affected by such stigma and they may avoid seeking help over fear of losing…

By Milica Anic Although South Vancouver has no skateparks despite skateboarding’s increasing popularity, skateboarders are hopeful that a city strategy will encourage new skateparks and indoor facilities. South Vancouver had an…

By Erin Conners While South Vancouver suffers from the worst ratio of overdose deaths to emergency calls, mobile services could be one option to help keep people alive, according to city councillor Pete Fry. Fry said he is unsure…

by Milica Anic Artificial intelligence experts say chatbots are becoming more sophisticated, making it easier to scam victims out of money and steal personal information. ChatGPT, released three months ago, is such a convincing…