Vancouver
Do not underestimate the power of local politics
July 1, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer The federal and provincial governments dominate political discourse in Canada. They tend to make the news highlights and generate the most engagement from the Canadian population. However, local politics also affect a person’s day-to-day life. For example, they are responsible for building, maintaining, and improving a city’s infrastructure. The most recent by-election in Vancouver made clear that people are getting more involved. Participation in local politics has much to do with putting power in the hands of the local community. Local governments, such as the Vancouver municipality, control factors such as: housing, education, transportation, and…
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The Vancouver Arts Book Fair returns to the city once more
June 25, 2025By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer From July 4–6, 2025, the Vancouver Arts Book Fair (VABF) returns to the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, bringing you not just knowledge transfer, but also many visions of what a publication can be.…
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A funeral for my tongue
June 25, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer We are all gathered here today to mourn the loss of Corbett’s tongue, lost to us at a ripe young age of 44. Corbett thought himself adventurous, having lived in China for two years where…
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Need to know, need to go: Events in June
June 15, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Indigenous Women’s Full Moon Ceremony REACH Community Health Centre, Vancouver Thursday, June 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Cost: Free On Wednesday, June 11, the moon will appear full and bright in the night sky. The following evening,…
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Which Metro Vancouver mayor are you?
June 13, 2025By: Acting Chief of Apologies and Lawn Signs Metro Vancouver mayors are more than just civic leaders; they’re a cast of characters from a random political sitcom none of us asked to be a part of. Whether they’re beefing with…
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Pack your summer with community at Slice Vancouver
May 19, 2025By: Noah Jozic, SFU Student Looking for a new hobby this summer? Hoping to meet artsy friends? Trying to develop your art practice, but lacking studio space? Look no further! Slice of Life Vancouver, or “Slice,” is a community-oriented studio…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May Events
May 12, 2025By: Osna Hadef, SFU Student [caption id="attachment_131334" align="alignnone" width="179"] PHOTO: Screenshot courtesy of @soumakboutique / Instagram[/caption] Turkish/Syrian Coffee on Hot Sand & Boardgames Kids Market, 1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver May 17, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free registration via Eventbrite Soumak Boutique’s…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: End of semester events
March 24, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Blue Jay Sessions at Medina Café 780 Richards St., Vancouver March 27, 6:00 p.m.–10:15 p.m. Tickets: $15 for one session, $23 for full session on showpass.com The Blue Jay Sessions, a Calgary-based pop-up…
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Local Black businesses
February 26, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Whether you’re shopping for clothes or dining out with your loved ones, what better way is there to celebrate Black History Month than by supporting local Black-owned businesses? A good thing about Vancouver is…
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Leaving the house costs too much
January 13, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Regret was the first of many emotions I went through as I saw $9.98 on the cashier screen for my lunch — a slice of cheesecake, and that was just a dessert item. Imagine…
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