At Large

By KORALEE NICKARZ Imagine you’ve lived in a basement suite for almost four decades, paying your monthly rent to the homeowner who lives upstairs. And then one day, you’re evicted.   You look and look for a new place nearby but you…

Article by Sage Smith Video by Rick Goode, Yeorgios Prontzos and Oksana Shtohryn Nearly 80 faculty members showed up to the board of governors meeting at Langara College today to draw attention to over 200 jobs they say have been lost…

By AMBER MONIZ An increase in the number of post-secondary students casting a ballot could impact the outcome of a byelection in which housing is a major issue, says a Langara instructor. According to Terri Evans, Langara College’s…

By LYDIA OCHIENG The B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) runs the Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon program in collaboration with community partner organizations like the Little Mountain Neighbourhood House Society. The program…

By SOFIA MOHAMED Burnaby might one day be producing skilled young cyclists as the city looks at building a bike playground to teach road safety.   Coun. Alison Gu proposed the playground idea, with Burnaby council agreeing in January…

By MAJENTA BRAUMBERGER Despite public opposition to the proposed Victoria Police Department budget, council approved a motion to fund Victoria’s portion in full. The city funds VicPD in partnership with Esquimalt, shouldering $69 million…

By HILARY ANGUS A month-long winter arts festival encouraged Nanaimo residents to see downtown in a new light. Luminous Paths brought art, music and activities to downtown’s Maffeo-Sutton Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the…

By HAZEL LOVE A North Vancouver gym owner who needs more space for her growing cheerleading programs has not had much to cheer about when it comes to city zoning bylaws. Absolute Gym, which offers recreational tumbling and competitive…

By RICK GOODE Do you often find yourself wondering what you’re going to do on a Friday night? You’re probably not the only one. Vancouver residents have reported some of the lowest satisfaction with their quality of life than any other…