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Reported by Patrick Penner An initiative to apprehend a thief by citizens of a South Vancouver neighbourhood is being praised by the Vancouver Police Department in order to promote local Block Watch programs. In the midst of a rainstorm…

Reported by Mandy Moon. Cloudscape Comics Society has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the back room of a coffee shop, and is now a force to be reckoned with in Vancouver’s art scene. Since the City of Vancouver granted…

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…

Produced by Kirsten Clarke Creative Coworkers is hosting a series of events that encourages locals to think twice about their fashion practices and purchases. Sustainable Diversity Talk + Clothing Swap was a night that included…

Reported by Kathryn Tindale  Alliance Française, one of Vancouver’s oldest non-profit organizations, is advocating to rezone and rebuild their Cambie Street headquarters. Need for change Executive director Daniel Hubert says it’s time…

Reported by Mandy Moon To the dismay of a community, Sunset Rink in South Vancouver closed its doors on Sept.26, displacing hundreds of skaters in the area. Nearly a month later, no reopening date has been confirmed. The rink was…

Reported by Nathan Durec The outcome of Vancouver’s election last weekend has been criticized for its overwhelmingly white council and has led to questions of whether the current electoral system disenfranchises visible minorities.…

Reported by Kelsea Franzke  Teaching about consent and shaming perpetrators has been the focus of the #MeToo movement, but self-defence instructors say there’s also a need to empower people with training about personal safety. On Oct.…

Reported by Kathryn Tindale Vancouver’s only 100-metre market is educating locals on sustainable farming practices. Southlands Heritage Farm, located in South Vancouver, sells only what the farm is able to produce. Each weekend, the farm…

Reported by Missy Johnson It’s time for Vancouver to legalize ride-hailing, says a Vancouver mayoral candidate. Shauna Sylvester told the Langara Voice that the city has to embrace the new technology despite years of delays. “If we…