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Hidden Gems: Local trans-owned businesses
November 21, 2024Wednesday, November 20, is Trans Day of Remembrance: a day to “honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost as a result of anti-transgender violence.” Qmunity is hosting both a gathering at The Birdhouse to hold space for the community, and a vigil at Victory Square to mourn. This week, and every week, find ways to uplift trans folks by making the effort to be educated about issues in the trans community, and supporting trans-owned businesses. Here are some businesses based in so-called Vancouver you can check out. Life of Bria Comics Online From webcomics, to graphic novels,…
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Hidden Gems: Slurp-worthy ramen spots
November 17, 2024Torimaru Ramen 88 W Pender St., Vancouver Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. A tiny food court stall, Torimaru Ramen is located in the International Village Mall. Their menu is relatively small, but any bowl of ramen that you order from them…
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Climb the mountain of flavours at Karakoram
October 24, 2024On a quiet Thursday evening in October, I found myself walking the streets of a humble Fraserview Vancouver neighborhood. In the midst of this unassuming area, warm orange and yellow-ish lights peered through large windows belonging to what used to…
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How a beloved Palestinian restaurant planted its roots in Vancouver
September 13, 2024On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, I strolled around the vibrant neighbourhood of Hastings-Sunrise while on my way to meet Tamam and Sobhi Al-Zobaidi, co-owners of Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine. Squeezed among tax offices and banks was the restaurant and its…
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Campus shopping experiences at New Gen Markets
July 17, 2024Step into a cute and quaint world of shopping at New Gen Markets! Many SFU students may already be familiar with this market, as they’ve set up stalls on the Burnaby campus many times this year. One too many times…
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Getting shipped away at Junction Public Market
July 16, 2024What hides among the looming towers of Vancouver’s Financial District? The Junction Public Market, that’s what! It’s not something that immediately catches your eye but the search for it is all worth it. With free entry and opening Tuesdays–Sundays (and…
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Prepare to care for the Fair in the Square
July 9, 2024On June 9, the Fair in the Square, kicked off. Best of all, it was absolutely free of charge! Visiting the event for the first time helped me re-experience the feeling of creating new connections — like I would in…
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How to Spend A Night at … The Shipyards
July 3, 2024When the monotonous heat and light of day subside into a warm summer night, where do the people go? One fond memory I have of last summer was spending my Friday nights in North Vancouver’s Lonsdale, immersing myself in The…
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Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar
January 23, 2024On the hunt for a new study spot or a place to bring friends during a night out? Look no further than downtown New Westminster’s Moodswing Coffee + Bar, an eclectic café that turns into a bar at night. It’s…
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Local artisans to support this holiday season
November 20, 2023Amanda Ruth Beads Amanda is a member of Swan River First Nation in Alberta, and on top of running her business, is a social worker who works with Indigenous children in foster care. A variety of handcrafted items are available…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
For advertising inquiries: [email protected]
For promotional inquiries: [email protected]