B.C. wildlife webcam protects ecosystem, entertains daily British watcher
Visit Pamela Birley in her Leicester, England, home, and you’ll likely see sea lions hauling themselves onto Great Race Rock – an island in B.C., eight time zones[…]
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Vegan activists in Vancouver raise awareness for animal rights at local chicken slaughterhouse
On the northeast corner of Hastings Street and Commercial Drive, surrounded by bus stops and an organic grocery shop, a group of protesters called Vancouver Chicken Save stand outside[…]
UBC offers more services as studies show students at high risk for mental illness
Johnette Swan experienced her first panic attack in 2013 during her second year as a student at the University of British Columbia. Her paper was due in the[…]
Mixed-Asian students find new ways to connect with their backgrounds at UBC
Rob Hechler never thought much about his mixed-race heritage when he was growing up playing ice hockey with his all-white friends in Brandon, Man. That changed when he[…]
Vancouver-led “Safe Place” hailed as success as it rolls out across Canada
Vancouver’s two-year-old program Safe Place, which offers support to individuals feeling threatened due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, is gaining traction outside of the city. Participating[…]
Local transportation app promises to reduce travel time and track your CO2 emissions
A local Vancouver startup company has found a way to save commuters travel time while potentially reducing their carbon footprint —all with a free phone app. Its founders[…]
NCIX bankruptcy both an opportunity and warning for competitors
Four months after a renowned Vancouver electronics retailer filed for bankruptcy, competitors have been quick to set up shop and capitalize on what they see as a golden[…]
Flash tattooing draws Vancouverites looking for fresh ink
It’s easy to accidentally walk past Black Medicine Tattoo on most days. Sandwiched between two Chinese bulk-food stores, the tattoo shop just off East Hastings Street in the[…]
East-Van musicians create community with Balkan folk music
Tuesday nights at a Victoria Dr. home, Christmas lights sparkle and the sound of Balkan music fills the air. Inside, a band of Canadian-born musicians play songs from[…]
Community-grown Downtown Eastside market provides lifeline to residents
Since 2015, Silverjay has run his own business. He pays binners for scrap metal they have reclaimed from the trash and refines it himself. The collectors earn set[…]
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