J.J. Jang
BC government cancels overdose prevention site replacement in Vancouver
September 20, 2026On August 25, the BC minister of health, Ravi Kahlon announced the cancellation of an overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver. The original site first opened in Yaletown in March 2021 on 1101 Seymour. It was relocated to 1000 Howe Street in April 2024. This location then closed earlier this year on January 31. Both sites were ordered to close after community complaints. Overdose prevention and safe consumption sites are spaces where people who use drugs can be supervised to prevent overdoses. They benefit communities and provide safety, according to Health Canada, who surveyed “every federally exempted” safe consumption site…
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FIFA showed Vancouver a glimpse of what transit is possible
July 19, 2026There is an energy injected into Granville Street lately: coloured smoke bursting through the thick crowd, extended liquor-serving hours, and being able to catch the train home late. Hosting FIFA has brought many changes to Vancouver and some of these…
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Low income transit pass moved by councillor Sean Orr
June 29, 2026On June 3, councillor Sean Orr of the Coalition of Progressive Electors introduced a motion to create a low income transit pass to assist “those earning less than $40,000 a year” in Metro Vancouver, as stated in the motion. As…
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GSS and SFSS express concern over heating conditions in student residences
May 10, 2026On April 27, the Graduate Student Society (GSS) and Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) issued a joint letter to SFU Residence and Housing regarding concerns over heating and cooling facilities in student residences. The letter alleged that inadequate student housing…
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Movement presents plan for Surrey’s transit future
March 17, 2026Surrey is the Lower Mainland’s fastest-growing city and is expected to surpass Vancouver in population by 2038. Considering this growth, the organization Movement: Metro Vancouver Riders recently released a report highlighting their vision for the future of transit in Surrey.…
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SFU Iranian students speak out
February 23, 2026It’s been over a month since the Islamic Republic of Iran began its crackdown on nationwide protests against the regime. Protests erupted in December 2025 regarding economic hardship and against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While ongoing internet shutdowns and…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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