The smaller, the better?
Students have seen their fair share of development and growth within Metro Vancouver, as construction projects strive to improve the old and build the new. At UBC, that growth is taking an interesting route: smaller rooms.
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Ask, learn, and share at the Douglas Health Fair
Among the flock of students entering Douglas’ doors every day, there are likely many who place well-being and healthy living among their top priorities.
Ready for Action
Two All-Candidate Forums were held for the ongoing DSU Student Representative Committee election last week. While the Other Press was unable to cover the February 23 forum at David Lam, which was attended by six members of Action and two members of NeXgen, the New Westminster campus’ February 25 forum was covered.
Will ‘Good Samaritan Drug Overdose’ Act save lives?
BC has seen its unfortunate share of deaths due to drug overdoses. According to the BC’s Coroner Service, 465 people died due to illegal overdoses, an increase of 27 per cent compared to 2014.
No traffic slows down Port Mann Bridge earnings
Drivers who have previously been steered away from the Port Mann Bridge due to tolls might change their route in the near future.
Convicted serial killer Robert Pickton releases memoir
Families of victims murdered by Robert Pickton were shocked when the serial killer’s self-penned memoir showed up for sale online this past week.
AGM meeting sparks student debates
On Wednesday, February 17, nearly 120 students were packed into the DSU lounge to attend the Annual General Meeting so they could vote on new resolutions proposed by the DSU Student Representative Committee.
Salmon go mainstream in Coquitlam
This summer, stay on the lookout for a dozen salmon sculptures beautifying the landscapes around the Coquitlam area.
Dr. Elaine Golds receives the 2016 Honorary Fellows Award
For Dr. Elaine Golds, environmental conservation has always been a top priority.
City of New Westminster leads on affordable housing
The City of New Westminster is recognizing the growing population in the Lower Mainland, and has created new incentives to build rental units.