Local artist hopes for more diversity in Vancouver’s festival scene
Although Vancouver’s music scene is diverse, Ricardo Pequenino hopes to see more featured BIPOC creators. Ricardo Pequenino is a local musician who’s worked everywhere from …
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PHOTOS: Lantern Festival crafts
To celebrate the Lantern Festival, guests were invited to Dr Sun Yet-San Gardens to make lanterns and enjoy Tang-Yuan. Envelopes from last year’s ‘Year of …
PHOTOS: Valentine’s Day, the busiest time of the year
Florists begin their week-long prep to make hundreds of arrangements for this year’s day of love. Nina Koba holds a finished arrangement, which takes extensive …
World Champion paracyclist notes accessibility issues in Vancouver’s bike lanes
Some bike lanes are primarily designed for two wheeled bikes, rather than three, said Nathan Clement. Vancouver has a variety of protected and unprotected bike …
First Age-Related Macular Degeneration awareness month in Canada
Ophthalmologists say early intervention is key to preventing and slowing down life-altering disease. According to the Canadian Ophthalmologist Society, Age-Related Macular Degeneration has no cure, …
VIFF’s commitment to diversity in media
A rise in Indigenous storytelling at the Vancouver International Film Festival The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has been a big promoter of diversity and …
BCIT installs naloxone kits on campus due to new ministry guidelines
Naloxone kits are being installed due to new measures from the government of B.C. to prevent overdoses. This fall, naloxone kits are being installed around …
How 3D printers help reduce household waste
Multi-media heads at BCIT say that 3D printing is a cheap and easy way to keep your appliances working. Due to easy use of 3D …