‘Mortal Kombat’ keeps it classic with latest release
Over two decades, 10 titles, and multiple spin-offs later, the famous fantasy fighting game series Mortal Kombat has returned with Mortal Kombat X.
Collaboration and culture at Amelia Douglas Gallery
Cross Currents: Investigations into abstraction and collaboration is the latest Amelia Douglas Gallery exhibit coming August 7. It explores the relationship between an artist and their abstract works as well as the connection between collaborating artists.
BC Government’s cuts to adult basic education hurt most-marginalized
On June 1, Don’t Close the Doors campaigners Jenelle Davies and Ruab Waraich attended a meeting at New Westminster City Hall and presented with the goal of gaining the city’s support for their campaign.
New housing opens for at-risk adults and youth
Along the Broadway corridor at 2465 Fraser Street, a new nine-storey supportive housing building for at-risk youth and adults has opened its doors.
Highly controversial Anti-Terrorism Act passes
Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, was passed on June 9 with a vote of 44–28 in favour of the bill’s amendments. The bill is supported by the Conservatives and Liberals, but opposed by the NDP and Green Party.
Summer events in the Lower Mainland
With the hot, beautiful weather we’ve experienced this summer, we need to remember to take a break from school work and take in some events around the area.
Keep to the right!
New laws prohibiting drivers from coasting in the lefthand lane are now in effect.
Metro Vancouver says no to transit plebiscite
The polls closed on May 29 following nearly three months of voting and extensive campaigning from opponents and proponents of the Transportation and Transit Referendum.
A challenge against oil tankers
Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, recently visited Vancouver to explain his environmental platform in preparation for October’s federal election.
BC wildfire budget depletes as heat wave continues
With the ongoing heat wave occurring through the province, BC has experienced an early start to the wildfire season.