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Indigenous youths occupy office and secure meeting with Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark

Through direct action, and appealing to an Indigenous politician, the youths are forcing officials to listen to them and to do politics differently.

Western Front Society set to purchase its historic space

The revered nonprofit art organization is receiving a community-amenity contribution from a local developer.

MyVoice choir project reaches out to young men

 To prevent violence perpetrated by young men, and help them get in touch with their feelings, Erick Lichte is coordinating a free youth choir for men aged 12-20.

National Energy Board refuses to accept study on diluted bitumen

One of the most important reports submitted to the National Energy Board’s review of Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion has been denied.

K.A.S.P. finds motivation in community

A Cree hip-hop artist is making a significant contribution to ending the cycle of violence from residential schools.

Arts Umbrella Dance Company shakes up traditional Nutcracker with new holiday performance

The story line remains about the same but how it’s delivered is quite different.

Downtown Eastside support worker suffers nerve damage after getting caught in "street sweep"

A Downtown Eastside support worker says he suffered nerve damage while handcuffed and held in police custody after he got caught in a “street sweep” of the Downtown Eastside.

Advocates call on TransLink to move HandyDART operations in house

Gwen Lee said she lives in fear of the times when HandyDART calls her to say that a taxi has been sent, instead of a HandyDART, to pick up her disabled son from his day program.

TransLink fare gates may limit transit accessibility for passengers with disabilities

Many users who are paralyzed from the neck down can use buses and rapid transit on their own, but come the new year they will need assistance to take rapid transit.