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By Hollie McGowan Faced with a growing street population buffeted by the pandemic and climate change, Courtenay’s first public washroom will be available to downtown residents around the clock. Although concerns had been raised during…

By Kenneth Wong British Columbia has become North America’s capital for the consumption and use of electric vehicles (EVs) according to a recent study by the province. According to the 2021 Zero-Emission Vehicle Update, zero-emission…

By Nicolette Colosimo The Burnaby school district wants to use Indigenous knowledge as the foundation to understanding and leading sustainable practices, such as engaging students in activities like drum circles and nature walks. Rob…

By Corvin Vaski With ridership increasing on the SkyTrain system and soon returning to pre-pandemic levels, how can stations be made safer for everyone? According to the most recent data from the BC Coroners Service, from 1987 to…

By Lesia Pogorelo and Lauren Vanderdeen Metro Vancouver’s yearly textile waste, such as clothes, towels and sheets, is one-third the weight of the CN Tower. That’s 40,000 tonnes. Experts say brands, governments and consumers need…

By Lauren Vanderdeen British Columbians love their illegal pot. But illicitly obtained cannabis, especially in edibles and vape pens, can be dangerous to a person’s health. Dangers of illegal cannabis André Gagnon, media relations…

By Corvin Vaski Legislative changes are needed to help combat illegal cannabis sales in B.C., Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said in an interview. The Community Safety Unit – the B.C. agency enforcing the current…

By Claire Wilson Medical cannabis users are experiencing difficulties obtaining the products they need in a legal industry designed to serve recreational users. According to Dana Larsen, cannabis activist and founder of The Medical…

By Juan Ramírez A new upstart B.C. soccer league has snapped up four players who are part of the Langara Falcons men’s soccer team. Wizaso Chavula, Athos Michellepis de Siqueira and Rafael Jorge Oliveira signed for North…

By Marilyn Reichert Fine art photographer, Michelle Leone Huisman, is bringing the issue of mask waste front and centre through her art at a time when Vancouverites are facing a sixth wave of COVID-19. Her artwork comes as Bonnie…