Tag: ANGELA ESPINOZA
Freight cars derail in New Westminster
On April 5, two freight cars from a CN Rail train derailed from their track in New Westminster.
Kwikwetlem chief re-elected despite controversy
On April 2 the Kwikwetlem First Nation in Coquitlam re-elected Ron Giesbrecht as chief of the collective, despite controversy over his previous leadership.
Run or walk in BC’s first Daffodil Dash
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) will be holding its first Daffodil Dash on April 26.
Vancouver’s 2015 homeless count begins
The city of Vancouver began its homelessness count for 2015 on March 26.
UNIBUG returns with ‘Bugs with Benefits’
Douglas’ User Network for Inset Biology in the Urban Garden (UNIBUG) will be hosting their fourth forum on April 11.
Global BC reporter fires back at body shaming
On March 27, meteorologist for Global BC, Kristi Gordon, addressed an offensive letter one viewer had written about her body since announcing her pregnancy.
Basia Ruta fired as BC auditor general
BC’s auditor general Basia Ruta was fired from her position on March 23 following a review of her performance that she had concerns about.
Future Shop closes doors across Canada
On March 28, shoppers across Canada learned Future Shop had closed 66 locations, with another 65 to be rebranded as Best Buys.
Meet your new DSU representatives
On March 13, the winners of the 2015/16 Douglas Students’ Union (DSU) representatives committee were announced. While some members are returning from the 2014/15 committee, the Other Press will be highlighting some of the new representatives, as well as returning reps taking on new roles.