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Change the voting age to engage youth
Lowering the required minimum age to vote to 16 from 18 would increase the involvement of young people in politics, according to Green Party members.
The Green Party’s platform claims that a lower voting age would give “young…
More alternative meditation practices in western culture may help alleviate stress
Reported by Allison Hayes
Most stress that we have on a daily basis is derived from fear and uncertainties about life, and digging deep in meditation can release us from that, say some experts.
Many new methods of stress relief are…
When in doubt, belt it out
Reported by Natalia Buendia Calvillo
Experts say singing comes with health benefits because it's a social activity that relieves stress, it’s fun and it improves brain health.
Music therapy is pure…
Smash stress with new therapeutic trend
Reported by Lisa Tanh
Recreational facilities that allow people to smash items are becoming a popular past-time when it comes to de-stressing and socializing.
Deyar Asmaro, a psychology instructor at Langara, says that when people are…
Crime spikes and falls again in Kerrisdale
In one of Vancouver’s safest neighbourhoods, police point to community engagement as the secret to success.
Vancouver fire and police collaborate to curb spike in arsons
Reported by Perrin Grauer
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services has had to pull out all the stops in an effort to curb a spike in arsons in vacant homes in 2016.
The Marpole, Sunset and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods saw a doubling…
Residents unhappy about modular housing project
Fears in the Marpole community that a new modular housing unit will bring increased crime will be validated only if they reject their new neighbours, an expert says.
MeToo hashtag unites thousands through social media
Reported by Lindsey Lloyd
As the #MeToo movement continues to grow online, one sociologist said hashtags may not be enough.
The social media campaign arose to recognize sexual assault victims in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein…
Activists voice support for BDS movement
Reported by Myra Dionne
Roger Waters, former Pink Floyd bassist, clarified his support for the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement against Israel at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church last week, as roughly two dozen protesters called…
‘Kayaktivists’ protest the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Reported by Natalia Buendia Calvillo
The ‘kayaktivist’ movement is gaining momentum in Vancouver and participants are not afraid to stand in the way of the oil industry to achieve their goals, even if that means possible jail time.…