Cocaine imports in Europe have reached record highs seven years in a row
Cocaine has infiltrated Europe, slowly consuming millions of lives and communities
Category: Life
Inside Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside struggle
With fentanyl controlling the streets, daily life in Vancouver has become a continuous struggle for residents and workers.
Burnaby students want to learn more about financial literacy at school
A survey of students from a Burnaby high school shows students are eager to learn about practical, everyday topics.
Sports betting ads are drawing teens into a dangerous financial trap
During the 2025 Stanley Cup final, a study from the University of Bristol found an average of 3.5 marketing messages from betting franchises per minute.
Vancouver’s condo boom is officially over
Empty towers and delayed projects mark a new reality in Vancouver’s economy.
The Hidden Side of Christmas trees
Can we reduce the Christmas tree climate impact? How? Buying natural Christmas trees is really better then artificial ones?
Students are proving discipline beats motivation when it comes to staying fit
Students are finding ways to stay active even though they have busy schedules and lack of free time.
An Italian student’s view on the Canadian school system
Learning in Canadian schools is far more interactive learning, while in Italy the approach is more academic and disciplined.
High school seniors say new early school schedule is a challenge
What does science say about early schooltime and is it a good idea to make it 8 am for the students and teachers?
E-scooters not welcome on Burnaby streets
E-scooters surge in popularity, causing a ruckus in city streets leaving the B.C. government and city of Burnaby to create certain rules and regulations.
Canadians share their cooking stories, disasters and all
From flaky butter croissants to preparing sloppy joe’s night with family, Canadians are always creating moments through food.
Adulting 101: Learn how to live your life here
You don’t have to ask Alexa to turn off the lights anymore when you can learn how to do it yourself
Influencers told me so
It’s like a blueprint for success, because surely, copying these revered influencers is the key to greatness.
The secondary students sticking with arts and humanities amid program cuts
A career adviser and students mention their plans and ideas to overcome uncertainty with future careers
More than just belief— how faith helps some with mental health
Individuals, Christians, and experts share how walking with God brings comfort, courage, and peace.
Family doctor crisis remains in B.C. as 400,000 residents continue to seek care
Limited access to primary care has been an ongoing issue in Canada’s healthcare system. In recent years, British Columbia faced critical demands for family doctor across the province, leaving many residents without proper healthcare services.
When basic needs aren’t met—how period poverty affects Indigenous women in Canada
The lack of access to feminine hygiene products is an issue affecting women worldwide, but its effects don’t impact all communities the same.
Burnaby students rally as band classes face elimination
Grade seven band gave them connection, confidence, and community. Now, students are fighting to save the program that they say changed their lives.
Cancer cells resist chemotherapy. Scientists just figured out why.
The discovery of a protein that keeps cancer cells growing even during chemotherapy points a way toward making the treatment more effective.
The bonkers multiverse theories people come up with to explain false memories
Those who believe in the Mandela effect justify their insane claims with a particle accelerator.
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