A monster in human form
Frankenstein is a title we’re all familiar with. It conjures images of pieced-together monsters and mad science, of dark nights and thunderstorms, of lightning and angry mobs. It’s the perfect monster story.
New Westminster heritage homes at risk
Maureen Arvanitidis is on a mission to save New Westminster’s heritage homes, along with The New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society, where Arvanitidis sits as president.
Rent income distribution levels found to be high in new study
A recent study released by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association states the increasing difficulty of affordable rent in the Fraser Valley and Coquitlam.
Canada’s climate change consolidation
Canada hasn’t been able to meet climate targets since 2005, but that may soon change under the new federal government, with the help of Canada’s premiers.
The delays in SkyTrain and the beginnings of light rail
The BC Transportation Ministry made the announcement on November 27 that the opening of the Evergreen Line will be delayed until early 2017, a few months after its anticipated opening in fall 2016.
Attack at Planned Parenthood clinic leaves three dead
On November 27, three were killed and nine were injured after Robert Lewis Dear, 59, laid siege with a gun to a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic for five hours.
A slowed refugee process with a focus on women and families
In the past week, there have been several updates regarding Canada’s intake of Syrian refugees.
Victims take action against UBC’s broken and flawed system
UBC is in hot water in regard to the sexual harassment complaints that have been hidden and quieted by its administration for nearly two years.
Chill out, lay back
Hold on, dear comrades, a much-needed break is near. Those lazy days in bed with nothing to do but consume hot chocolate and eggnog by the gallon while indulging in mind-numbing programming are almost here. December is looming large
Canada’s unusual and well-paid jobs
A few weeks ago, I went to a trade show with my colleagues to meet some potential clients and suppliers. I met many people from different fields and had conversations about trends in their respective industries, about political effects on the businesses, and basically everything that could be considered boring.