Explore a different side of cinema
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival (VLAFF) is known for bringing the best and most unique of Latin American cinema to audiences in our part of the world.
A current election summary and party update
On August 2, Governor General David Johnston dissolved Parliament, thus beginning the election for Canada’s 42nd session of Parliament.
Death of red panda at Vancouver Zoo sparks protests
A red panda, named Rakesh, died of a fungal infection while being quarantined in the Greater Vancouver Zoo in August.
Pressure to repay student loans intensifies
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is expected to place increasing pressure on students who have taken out student loans, according to some letters exchanged between the CRA and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that were revealed by the Canadian Press.
What to expect in Fall 2015
A new semester of classes is underway at Douglas College, and it will be the first for thousands of new students.
Chief Electoral Officer sees early signs of heightened voter interest
The election writs are being signed, sealed, and delivered to all of Canada’s 338 ridings, and Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand says there’s a lot of interest already at such an early point in the campaign.
Multiple bus zones no more
After years of delays and problems, TransLink has come up with a potential solution that may aid in rolling out the Compass Card to transit users—removing the requirement of multiple-zone fares across bus networks.
Fierce winds and rain cause damage, outages to Greater Vancouver
A fierce storm rocked the Greater Vancouver area during the weekend of August 28 to 31, causing power outages to almost 50 per cent of BC Hydro customers for some duration, as well as disruptions in cell phone and transit service.
Prepare your ballots!
On October 19, Canada will be holding its 42nd federal election. As responsible citizens, it is our right and duty to vote and elect our representatives. Here’s what you need to know to vote on the big day!