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Latin American studies department draws big crowd for cultural events

Sage Smith Mar 20, 2025 0

By Sage Smith The Latin American studies department said it is “punching above their weight” right now as their small department hosted some big events. Despite facing reductions due to a large drop in student enrolment at Langara, the…

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Vancouver mosques provide food for the community during the month of Ramadan

Sofia Mohamed Mar 12, 2025 0

By SOFIA MOHAMED Ramadan is a special time for Muslims. As the holy month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims spend the month fasting from sunrise to sunset. While the month is dedicated to spiritual devotion, it's also a time of…

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Stories of anxiety and excitement for those living and working in Vancouver

Bob Homer Feb 26, 2025 2

Story and photos by MARC GUIDO BOLEN At the Voice, we hope upon finding someone excited about the same thing you are, you become more excited. Upon finding someone worried about the same things you are, you become a little less worried.…

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Opinion: Women in B.C. face barriers to equal healthcare as their pain is often dismissed

Hazel Love Feb 26, 2025 0

By HAZEL LOVE As I was wheeled into the operating room at Vancouver General Hospital to have my ruptured appendix removed, I agonized over why it had taken doctors 48 hours to act. Last May, I arrived at the VGH emergency room in…

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Opinion: SisterWatch initiative in question despite VPD commitment to MMIWG

Koralee Nickarz Feb 26, 2025 0

By KORALEE NICKARZ As a founding member of SisterWatch, Carol Martin had every expectation that she would discuss changes impacting the safety of Indigenous women in the Downtown Eastside with the chief of police. But according to…

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Late-diagnosed ADHD in women increases demand for post-secondary accommodations

Hazel Love Feb 26, 2025 0

By ROSE LEUNG Tanille Geib, a former Langara student who was diagnosed with ADHD at age 38, said accommodations are a tremendous help as she navigates the final years of her bachelor’s degree at the University of Victoria. “Being…

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Programs aims to heal divide between Indigenous women and police

Koralee Nickarz Feb 12, 2025

By PHILOMENA OKOLO In the wake of the 34th annual Women's Memorial March advocates say that despite ongoing issues with discrimination, police in Vancouver are trying to mend their relationship with Indigenous people. Sandra…

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Beware third-party booking sites

Neil Amsler Apr 22, 2024

By MEHARWAAN MANAK Travelling can be stressful at the best of times, but more so for those who get exploited by third party booking sites. When Ryan Kalkat was 18, he and his family planned to go to India to see his critically ill…

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B.C. roommates say they need legal protections just like other renters

Neil Amsler Apr 22, 2024

by DANIEL JOHNSTON When Vancouver artist Rynn Sparrow moved into a two-bedroom basement suite without a lease in February 2023, they immediately started having issues when their new roommate neglected to pay rent. “He was a nightmare…

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Dense Surrey centre needs more community gardens, residents say

Neil Amsler Apr 18, 2024

By MARILYN REICHERT With increasing concern over rising food and housing costs, Surrey residents want access to community gardens. But there are few options in the city’s densest neighbourhood. Kathie Handley spent four years growing…

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