Opinion

Classroom disruptors put on a cringe clinic

admin Mar 29, 2023

By Nicholas Naylor When successful pranksters like Jake and Logan Paul gained wealth and notoriety in the YouTube world of “pranktainment”, they spawned an army of minions trying to replicate their style. But instead of amassing fame and fortune, these copy-cats simply harass people, get minimal views, and earn almost nothing. On March 7 Melcolm…

Buskers go digital in Vancouver

admin Mar 15, 2023

By Marilyn Reichert Passengers heading home from work can often hear the faint tunes of a guitar floating over the crowds of the SkyTrain station. Who doesn’t appreciate a musical interlude to offset the tediousness of life? When we…

Opinion

Violence against nurses explodes in British Columbia

admin Mar 15, 2023

By Tom Eley When we think of the professions most exposed to violence, we think of police officers, security guards, and corrections officers. But it is the nurses that dress our wounds, give us medicine, and manage our care when we are…

Opinion

Overdose crisis affecting South Asian community in Vancouver

admin Mar 1, 2023

By Virender Singh Dismantling the taboo around drugs for immigrant communities in South Vancouver can help prevent overdoses. While Indigenous people continue to be disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis in North America,…

Opinion

The Value of Comprehensive Sex Ed

admin Mar 1, 2023

By River Huckleberry Kero Comprehensive adult sex education is vital for the safety and wellbeing of every person, especially young adults. Gaps in sex education can lead to difficulties for mental and physical health. Action…

Community

Opinion: COVID-19 restrictions aren’t strong enough to flatten the curve

Neil Amsler Nov 25, 2020

By Meg McLachlan While the recent restrictions are a good start, more needs to be done to stop the fast increase in confirmed cases. After shattering record numbers over the weekend, British Columbia’s latest COVID-19 restrictions are…

Opinion

Fast fashion? Try fast trashin’

Neil Amsler Mar 2, 2019

Fast-fashion pioneer Forever 21 is closing its doors in Canada, and I say good riddance. The Los Angeles-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late September, closing many of its stores across Europe and Asia. Forever 21…

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