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By Tyson Burrows New Westminster residents are in conflict over a proposed six-storey development on the 800 block of Sixth Street. On March 16, the project reached New West’s advisory planning committee and was recommended for…

By Catherine Mwitta  Development in Burke Mountain has caused an increase in litter — particularly dog poop. Kathy Bjarnason lived in Burke Mountain in 2013 for four years before moving to Burquitlam in 2017. Even though she lives by…

Reported by Caroline Egan, Christi Walter and Veronika Khvoro   B.C. post-secondary students appear to be experiencing more mental health and addiction issues related to isolation and stress during the pandemic. A national survey from…

By Christi Walter A team of UBC experts wants to measure Vancouver’s air quality in finer detail than what is currently possible, to help combat localized pollution issues. A coalition of researchers from varying disciplines have…

By Tessa Bartholomeusz A man, who goes by the artist's name Def3, has been doing graffiti-style murals in Vancouver for the past 17 years. He said the reputation given to graffiti artists is an unfair depiction. “There is kind of an…

By Alaina Saint Amour Despite the economic recession caused by the pandemic, more British Columbians are turning to entrepreneurship. According to a Royal Bank of Canada national survey, 112,000 Canadian small businesses closed…

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…

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…

By Etuviere Mrakpor Somebody might be the ideal candidate for a job, but ultimately excluded if they do not have a licence and access to a vehicle. This includes many entry-level jobs. A survey assistant position at Vancouver City…

Produced by Catherine Mwitta, Jan Bevilacqua, Alex Antrobus https://soundcloud.com/user-699402800/voice-radio-ep-26-future-of-community-in-a-post-pandemic-society-and-the-hubs-latest-initiative In this semester’s special…