Saanich-Gulf Islands boasts highest voter turnout in BC
In 2008, the Vancouver Island riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands had a modest voter turnout of 70.40 per cent.
Maturity leave
I’m at a marvelous point in life where I am financially self-sufficient but still short of that next step—when one settles into a real job and can truly start making some decent bank.
Future Foods: Algae burgers, insects, or 3-D dishes?
The Green Revolution in the early 1970s saved millions of people from starvation by increasing agricultural productivity through innovating use of chemical fertilizers, pest control, and high-yield crops.
Cabinet crisis
Earlier this month, newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made history by appointing 30 new ministers to his cabinet, an equal half of them women, and the other half men.
Subterranean homesick blues
So we’re deep in the thick of it. The fall turnaround, that is. Hopefully midterm season is over and all that you have left are infernal research papers looming ever-closer on the greying horizon.
November’s lack of news probably means good news
November has always been seen as a letdown. The media can no longer cash in on Halloween themes, and it’s slightly too early for Christmas, which leads to a lack of inspiration and story.
Vancouver says no
In a recent city-wide vote, Vancouver has once again voted no to any sort of change taking place in our city.
Battle on holiday hill
War. The great divider. Destroyer of hope. Creator of borders. It’s been a long November, and we aren’t even half-way through this hellish bloodbath of a month yet.
Player Profile: Juliana Penner
Juliana Penner is a fourth year player and the captain of the women’s volleyball team.
Victory so close yet so far
Unfortunately, it seems to be a similar story each week early in the season for the men’s basketball team. They go into the third quarter tied or with the lead, and then they lose.