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Opinion: How holiday soundtracks inspire hope for a little more love

Opinion: How holiday soundtracks inspire hope for a little more love

Annual holiday specials aren’t all fluffy nostalgia. While families enjoy these together, part of the attraction is how these shows' soundtracks and plots acknowledge life’s compromised conclusions.
Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Decaying Vancouver monument a metaphor for the broken dream of peace on Earth

Vancouver's Peace Flame Monument sits in limbo
Evictions 'catastrophic' for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate

Evictions 'catastrophic' for B.C. seniors who lose affordable homes: seniors advocate

The growing need for homes earmarked for seniors has become particularly dire for those with low, fixed incomes during what should be their golden years, says Isobel Mackenzie.
Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

In doing a financial refresh for the new year, the first order of business is to identify what worked well for you over the past 12 months.
How AI can teach kids to write — not just cheat

How AI can teach kids to write — not just cheat

The Hechinger Report looks into how ChatGPT's 'voiceless' writing can help students find their writer's 'voice,' and allow teachers to quickly analyze trends in student writing.
Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

In his year-end op-ed, journalist Bob Mackin looks at the issues that have made headlines in B.C. in 2023.
10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced

10 old-school Christmas traditions that are no longer practiced

Hiding pickles? Lords of mischief? Stacker compiled a list of 10 Christmas traditions that are no longer widely observed using various sources.
B.C. artist says images of his artwork were stolen, sold on shirts by corporation

B.C. artist says images of his artwork were stolen, sold on shirts by corporation

Jordan Perkins: "I can't afford to get a lawyer to fight a giant corporation."
Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.
In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

In Christmas message, Trudeau urges Canadians to find strength in differences

The prime minister thanked members of the military, first responders, and volunteers who give their time to improve someone else’s holidays.