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Cats in Vancouver’s community have more struggles this winter

Ryan Ng Jan 14, 2021

By Ryan Ng Vancouver’s community cats will have a tougher time this winter as COVID-19 has not only affected animal owners but animal services as well. The increase in feral and stray cats has come from the fact that many have struggled with finances and housing during the pandemic along with certain services and programs for these cats being…

Vancouver residents seeing more urban coyotes wandering during pandemic

Ryan Ng Dec 2, 2020

By Jacob Van Luven Some Vancouver residents believe that they are seeing more coyotes than usual in the past few weeks. Sites like Reddit and Twitter have seen an increased amount of people sharing photos of coyotes in Vancouver.…

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Fitness facility regulations leave less options to improve well-being

Safoura Rigi-Ladiz Dec 2, 2020

By Catherine Mwitta Recent COVID-19 gym closures and restrictions have left some students and community members with limited options for maintaining physical and mental health. Some people have been suffering both physically and…

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First Nations activists rally in support of Mi’kmaq peoples

Alex Samur Nov 4, 2020

By Tyson Burrows Activists including Dakota Bear and Audrey Siegl gathered on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in solidarity with Mi’kma’ki. Many speakers addressed ongoing tensions in Nova Scotia surrounding Indigenous fishing treaty rights.…

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Community organizations provide food after the closure of multiple food bank locations

Safoura Rigi-Ladiz Oct 22, 2020

By Emma Gregory Since the start of a petition by the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, local community members and organizations have stepped in after multiple Greater Vancouver Food Bank locations have closed due to the pandemic.…

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South Van park thrives over landfill

Kristian Trevena-Dorion Mar 27, 2020

By Danauca Dory and Kristian Trevena What used to be Vancouver’s largest landfill is now a biodiverse park enjoyed by families across the city. A large part of South Vancouver’s community, Everett Crowley Park was the Kerr Road…

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Local businesses restocking shelves in a hurry

Steven Chang Mar 25, 2020

By Rui Yang Xu Harinder Singh Toor hasn't slept much over the last few weeks, staying longer than usual in his grocery store to serve customers stocking up with supplies because of COVID-19. Toor, the owner of Punjab Food Center at…

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Some Victoria Drive businesses are hard hit by COVID-19 virus

Lina Chung Mar 18, 2020

By Danauca Dory Some businesses in South Vancouver neighbourhoods are being hit hard by the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and the fears it has created. Several businesses have said they’ve noticed a stark change in their customers…

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COVID-19 supplies fly off the shelves across the city

Kristian Trevena-Dorion Mar 12, 2020

By Jessica A. Froud Vancouverites are rushing out to buy COVID-19 emergency supplies — much more than earthquakes kits despite being the high ongoing risk of the “big one” hitting the West Coast. Businesses across Metro…

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Youth with mental health conditions challenged in post-secondary enrolment

Lina Chung Mar 5, 2020

By Max Leckie The results of a new study suggest that fewer than half of Canadians diagnosed with mental health conditions will enroll in post-secondary education by the age of 22. Michele Bowers, the head of counselling services at…