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Students needn’t worry about taxes because of COVID-19, experts say

Emma Gregory Apr 7, 2021

By Maxine Ellis Despite many students having taken advantage of CERB, EI and other government benefits this past year, experts say students can expect a similar tax return in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic had created many different financial challenges for students in the past year. Many people were laid off and took advantage of CERB and EI…

Compost this coffee pod, just not in Vancouver

Tyson Burrows Apr 7, 2021

By Sena Law A new compostable coffee pod has been created by UBC’s Zachary Hudson, though things may not be as green as they seem. In the right facility, the product can be fully composted. In Vancouver, our green waste facilities are…

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Video: Bike boom rides second wave as supply chain remains tangled up

Norman Galimski Apr 7, 2021

By Norman Galimski The second wave of the pandemic bike boom is well underway and the domino effects from last year are stressing the supply chain for bike shops. The changes in who is cycling in Vancouver are becoming visible. In…

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East Vancouver neighbourhood ‘drowning’ in takeout garbage

Caroline Egan Mar 24, 2021

By Emily Lyth Every day, David Faber cleans up the litter that has accumulated on his front lawn on Victoria Drive with a bucket and trash picker in hand. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, trash from local businesses has been…

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Langara College rezoning application unanimously approved by the city

Emma Gregory Mar 24, 2021

By Alaina Saint Amour Vancouver city council on March 11 unanimously passed an application to increase density on the Langara College campus. The development plan intends to feature five new buildings across the campus and is expected…

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Some South Van residents pay extra for security systems, peace of mind

Emma Gregory Mar 24, 2021

By Sena Law Break-and-enter rates have decreased since the start of the pandemic, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Vancouverites feel safe in their homes. In the neighbourhood around Langara College in South Vancouver, nearly every…

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Video: Addling – Park Board’s solution to Vancouver’s goose problem

Tyson Burrows Mar 24, 2021

By Tyson Burrows On March 3, 2021, Vancouver Park Board reached out to the public to try to get them on board with addressing the city's goose problem. The city wants the public's help to identify the nests of Canada geese by reporting…

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Side jobs trend as pandemic gives rise to job insecurity

Catherine Mwitta Mar 10, 2021

Reported by Jan Bevilacqua Nearly one year after sweeping COVID-19 restrictions closed many Vancouver businesses and left thousands jobless, many locals have found creative ways to earn a living. Many are now making a profit off their…

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Collingwood Neighbourhood House fosters community engagement amidst pandemic

Catherine Mwitta Mar 10, 2021

Reported by Patrick Wachter Despite the COVID-19 pandemic halting group physical activities and community get-togethers, Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) has continued to offer programs and events virtually and in person by following…

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B.C.’s daylight debate: morning or evening sun

Tyson Burrows Mar 10, 2021

By Alex Antrobus With Premier John Horgan hinting this spring will mark the last time B.C. observes Daylight Savings Time, British Columbians will need to revisit an issue that experts are divided on: whether our mornings or evenings…