Why no one can “avada kedavra” the Harry Potter franchise
No magic necessary! Harry Potter has nailed the formula on how to sustain itself in an ever-changing world of pop culture.
Category: Features
Who the Yellow Vests are and what they want?
The Yellow Vests are fed up with Macron’s economic and climate policies, causing over a quarter of a million people to take to the streets in protest in November 2018.
Vancouver explores radical solutions to the fentanyl crisis
People impacted by drug overdoses are working hard to find ways to stop the epidemic of accidental death.
Hesitant municipalities and in-depth security screenings are leaving legal cannabis dispensaries in B.C few and far between
The Province seems to be relying on illegal dispensaries to meet demand until they can get enough legally operating.
The WWE is making huge money in Saudi Arabia, but it couldn’t come at a worse time
A 10-year deal worth nearly half of a billion dollars to helping the WWE cash in and helping Saudi Arabia launder its public image.
Crystal meth use among teens is a challenge for Maple Ridge’s new mayor
Under the gazebo in Peace Park, kids smoking meth are one symptom of the city’s drug and crime crisis.
The deadly hunt for Forrest Fenn’s Treasure
A treasure, placed 7 years ago by Forrest Fenn, has left us with four dead bodies and more questions rather than answers.
Why we should read Charles Bukowski
If you want to write real, learn it from Bukowski.
This 17-year-old editor-in-chief is taking her team to the big leagues
The team behind the Alpha Centauri at École Alpha Secondary in Burnaby hopes their original content will be rewarded at this year’s American Scholastic Press Association awards.
The cinematography of The Florida Project shows how poverty affects the lives of young children living in it
The cinematography of the film The Florida Project puts the audience into the shoes of children. The movie, directed by SeanContinue Reading
Kent Monkman’s massive and bold historical paintings are something that every Canadian should see
The artist’s paintings depict themes of colonization, sexuality, loss and contemporary Indigenous experience.
The crude truth behind Canada’s oil sands
Alberta has dug a huge environmental hole. What is their plan to get out?
Discovering Vancouver’s eclectic art scene through the Eastside Culture Crawl
From paintings and prints to sculptures and ceramics, and everything in between, there’s plenty to look at during the Culture Crawl!
The man behind the sponge
Spongebob Squarepants has grown into a massive global phenomenon that has spread to every corner of the globe. But many people don’t know the man who started it all.
3 fantastic Vancouver photographers to follow on Instagram
The passion these artists have for photography shines in their work. I interviewed them to find out what motivates them.
Flu season is here, so take your best shot
Last year was a bust in regards to public health and the common flu. Will flu immunizations be a success this year, or will we suffer the stuffy consequences?
What has the Pacific Ocean cooked?
The warm toxic “blob” has the Pacific Ocean fried and marine biologists in high concern.
The destruction caused by tsunamis may be getting worse
Research done by the scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore showed that even a small increase in ocean level could worsen the outcome of tsunamis.
Don’t doubt it: it can take decades for men and women to come forward about sexual assault
People who have been sexually assaulted hesitate to report it. Instead of using that fact to attack their credibility, we need to understand why.
Bulleh Shah’s poems have impacted people of every age for generations
The Punjabi poet lived through turbulent times and continues to be read widely today.
