At Large

By KORALEE NICKARZ Sharing a photo of the Mission Japanese Farmer's Association taken on Sept. 28, 1940, Vivien Nishi immediately identifies her ancestral connections to the community. “My grandfather is in there. My great uncle is in…

By SIDDHARTH TEOTIA Squamish Helping Hands Society hosted a community lunch at The 55 Activity Centre in downtown Squamish, to raise awareness around food waste and access to healthy meals, with Mayor Armand Hurford in attendance on Mar…

By ARLO JUKES On a cold and wet April day, a group of volunteers is by the river pulling invasive plant species to make way for local flora. President of Nature Vancouver Nigel Peck and his team of volunteers have removed most of the…

By JEAH DIÑO In a move towards inclusive governance, Langley City appointed 29 members of the first City Citizens' Assembly, aiming to tackle issues related to community safety, housing and local services. Residents involved with the…

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 YEORGIOS PRONTZOS Sam Katevatis has some advice for those concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence technology and cybersecurity.  “The internet is not this big, complicated thing,” said Katevatis, a Grade 12 student at…

By SAGE SMITH As schools in the District of North Vancouver battle dangerous traffic, congestion and confrontational parents, the district is hoping that its new Walking School Bus Initiative will help calm the chaos. A Walking School…

By YEORGIOS PRONTZOS When Olha Byrledianu fled the war from her native Ukraine in 2022, she was relieved to find temporary housing in Gastown. The only family Byrledianu had on her journey to B.C. was her pug Roger, with whom she shared…

By TUAN TRAN Since Hazel Trembath Elementary burned down in October 2023, parents and students at the Port Coquitlam school have been left in limbo — relocated to a temporary school, dealing with deteriorating conditions, and longing for…

By IANNE MIRAMBEL Hosting a festival associated with the Juno awards this year was part of Surrey's strategy for its music industry. The city started its music strategy in 2023 as a cross-department and industry tool to develop its…