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Over 400 people join online candlelit vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day

Over 400 people join online candlelit vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day

by Kate Korte | Sep 2, 2020 | Local, News

The B.C. legislature was lit purple to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, photo by Kate Korte. For those that have lost loved ones to the overdose crisis, the rising number of overdose deaths represent more than just figures on charts.  At a candlelit...
Bastion Square “More Justice More Peace” mural protected by a protest after drawing complaints from VicPD over “ACAB” slogan

Bastion Square “More Justice More Peace” mural protected by a protest after drawing complaints from VicPD over “ACAB” slogan

by Kate Korte | Aug 28, 2020 | Local, News

ACAB, “All Cops Are Bastards,” alludes to the systemic nature of police violence Photo by Kate Korte After collaborating with Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists on a mural reading “More Justice, More Peace,” city officials informed artists that part of the...
Students left on read by Canada Student Service Grant program amid WE scandal

Students left on read by Canada Student Service Grant program amid WE scandal

by Kate Korte | Aug 7, 2020 | National, News

While the Trudeau government faces questions about CSSG and WE, 35 000 students have been left without placements Graphic by Darian Lee On June 25, the federal government announced the now-cancelled Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) program, which was to be...
Demonstrators gather downtown to call for decriminalization and safe supply as overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C.

Demonstrators gather downtown to call for decriminalization and safe supply as overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C.

by Kate Korte | Aug 1, 2020 | Local, News

As B.C. grapples with ongoing overdose crisis, over 50 supporters rallied in front of the Ministry of Health offices Photo by Kate Korte. This article discusses drug overdose and addiction. Please be advised that this subject matter may be difficult and traumatic for...
Health officials’ portraits vandalized on Government St.

Health officials’ portraits vandalized on Government St.

by Kate Korte | Jul 27, 2020 | Local, News

Federal health officer Theresa Tam’s portrait racially vandalized, while ASL interpreter Nigel Howard’s portrait covered in swastikas  Photos by Kate Korte. The colourful portraits that line Government Street have been vandalized with racial slurs,...
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