Halfway down a sunlit alley off Vancouver’s East Hastings Street, Sandra finds what she’s been searching for. She calls out to her partner, Linda, and walks over to the prickly collection of used needles nestled among yard waste and road sweepings. She gingerly deposits the dangerous syringes in a plastic container, counting them aloud as [...]
A massive expansion is about to provide the UBC Bookstore with much more room for shopping, eating, and studying – but not for books. First proposed to UBC’s board of governors in April, the 5,500-square-foot expansion includes increased store space, a larger café, and a convenience store, as well as bringing the store’s entrance up [...]
Denied official club status by UBC, a group of student rebels has turned to subversive tactics to practice their controversial sport and prove it’s safe. The UBC Longboard Club, a group of about 15 regulars, has taken to late-night skating in the university’s private parkades, a practice looked down upon by university officials. “We love [...]
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