Surrey reaches out to parents as a gang-prevention tactic
The City of Surrey is taking a new approach to keep children out of gangs by trying to help families become stronger.
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Christi Walter
Vancouver businesses expect to be short on Christmas trees this year
After a nearly two-year pandemic and a series of climate catastrophes in B.C. this year, people are looking forward to the cheeriness of the Christmas season.
Voice Radio Ep. 29 – College and career in a new age
The world is changing rapidly, leaving people uncertain about the future.
Students struggling with addictions look online for support
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…
New UBC network to localize data on air pollution
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…
Compost this coffee pod, just not in Vancouver
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…
Post-secondary students adapting to life working from home one year later
By Christi Walter
Since the pandemic began almost a year ago, many people have transformed their makeshift home classrooms into a productive space.
Post-secondary students are navigating a new normal this year while learning online,…