Vancouver South candidates on the need for bus decongestion
Green Party and NDP candidates in Vancouver South say they use public transit, while other candidates did not confirm so during an all-candidates forum at Langara College.
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Coach Return ‘Sparks’ Soccer Team
With the return of coach Donn Sparks and his training methods, Langara women’s soccer team is feeling more confident in the PACWEST League — even with the loss of several players to university transfers.
Free tuition can save students from the housing crisis, Green Party says
By Gina Rogers, Henri Ngimbis and Steven Chang
Free tuition is the key to solving Vancouver’s student housing crisis according to the Green Party candidate for Vancouver South, Judith Zaichkowsky.
Countries in Europe already offer…
Veganism made easy with beer
Reported by Palak Klaire
For a town like Vancouver, a vegan alternative is always in demand. That holds true for beer, too.
Dogwood Brewing, a local South Vancouver brewery, focuses on producing not only organic but vegan brews, too.…
Change the voting age to engage youth
Lowering the required minimum age to vote to 16 from 18 would increase the involvement of young people in politics, according to Green Party members.
The Green Party’s platform claims that a lower voting age would give “young…
Gilroy Stained Glass uses ancient techniques to modern Vancouver
Reported by Gina Rogers
A South Vancouver company is on the cutting edge of modernizing a timeless medium that has been practiced and admired for centuries.
Laura and John Gilroy, owners of their company called Gilroy Stained Glass,…
Seniors try bellydancing for fun and to improve health
Reported by Lina Chung
Seniors say belly dancing might just be the answer in achieving better mental and physical health.
Kerrisdale Community Centre offers belly dancing classes for seniors 55 years of age and above. Seven women…
NDP candidate says young people needed in politics
An increase in young voices in parliament would create a more effective democracy, particularly when it comes to issues that fundamentally affect youth, such as climate change, according to 24-year-old Yvonne Hanson, the NDP candidate for…
Top Falcon flies East for golf nationals
Reported by Soubhik Chakrabarti
John Jamieson will end his season as the only Falcons player at the 2019 CCAA Golf National Championships. Natalee Okamura became the first Langara female golfer in the PACWEST league this year but didn’t…