Community

By LIAM ROBERT SCOTT Seniors in Marpole’s aging stucco and concrete walk-up apartments face serious risks during this year’s expected record-breaking heat, say community advocates as they work toward solutions. BC Hydro building data…

By MILENA BAAK With the holiday season is right around the corner, Margot Steward wants babies to feel bonded to their mothers through her knitted blankets and hats. Steward was one of approximately 15 vendors at the St. Philips…

By YASHVIKA GROVER Kamloops school board is leasing a Tranquille Valley property to the regional district for a community hall, despite protests from residents. In 2023, the board of Thompson Nicola Regional District approved a motion…

By SOFIA MOHAMED Ramadan is a special time for Muslims. As the holy month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims spend the month fasting from sunrise to sunset.  While the month is dedicated to spiritual devotion, it's also a time of…

By HILARY ANGUS The B.C. government’s new policy of standardized minimum nurse-to-patient ratios will result in better training for nursing students, says a Vancouver critical care nurse. According to Ben Aubrey, a registered nurse at St.…

By JAMIE MAH   Corner store culture in Vancouver is enjoying a resurgence among Gen Z, who increasingly see them as a community gathering space as well, importantly, as a source of local and sustainable goods.    According to the City of…

by Mateo Muego Langara student Naomi Damian doesn’t remember the last time they ate three meals in a day. Sometimes, it’s because of the lack of time, but more often, it’s because they don’t have enough food. They struggle to know…