Two local writers explore the gritty lives of Vancouverites from the 1930s to 1960s The Vancouver Police Museum is the perfect venue for learning about the city’s criminal past, but that’s not the only reason Diane Purvey and John Belshaw chose it to host the reading of their newest book, Vancouver Noir. The museum, which…
Landmark Apollo Ghosts Apollo Ghosts have been kicking around Vancouver’s independent music scene for ages, with standout record after standout record, but never quite managing to break through to the next level. Landmark continues both these trends, serving up 15 criminally underappreciated tracks of catchy, jangly, indie guitar rock. Jumping from straight-ahead rock numbers “I’m…
BCIT establishing a stronger international relationship with its partner institutions two BCIT staff members has strengthened BCIT’s international relationship with partner institutions and helped enrich the academic experience for domestic students. The trip was taken in late 2012 by Tracy Wang, the business development manager for BCIT International, and Pommashea Noel-Bently, vice president of external…
Modern, professional, and friendly facility offers friends of BCIT an attractive daycare option After a complete renovation of the SE41 building, BCIT Burnaby Campus can now boast a professional, fully licensed childcare centre. Able to cater for 25 children from BCIT or the local public (with BCIT students and staff receiving preference), the…
Future of UBC microbrewery remains murky UBC’s new Student Union Building (SUB) will be opening soon, but there are questions about the student-run microbrewery set to be located there. In a spirited debate, Alma Mater Society (AMS) executives, permanent staff, alumni, and a vocal delegation from the BrUBC home-brewing club discussed the financial aspects of…
BCIT among 11 post-secondary institutions to vote whether or not to continue universal transit pass this spring Student unions at 11 post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver, including BCIT, will take part in a referendum deciding whether or not to continue participating in the U-Pass program when the current contract expires in March this year. Presently,…
At 11 p.m., in the middle of a cold November, lies a middle-aged man huddled in a Vancouver alley with only a sleeping bag to keep him warm, with a piece of cardboard as a mattress. This man was BCIT President Don Wright. On November 15, the Vancouver Covenant House hosted its first Sleep Out:…
‘Tis the season, so the December calendar of events is all craft fairs and light celebrations. Here are the least vomit-inducing upcoming holiday events. [hr] December 7-9 Object + Handmade 157 West Hastings December heralds the season of craft fairs and Christmas markets. What makes this design show different is that you won’t find tacky…
Broadcast instructor exceeds $50, 000 fundraising goal in memory of late husband On a crisp, clear November afternoon, the tenth and final High Flight Run took place, leaving organizer Mary Kay Thurston feels a definite sense of fulfillment. Thurston, a broadcast journalism instructor at BCIT, started the run 10 years ago, in honour of her…
Washington’s decriminalization has strengthened the cry to do the same here BURNABY (CUP) — On November 6, both the states of Colorado and Washington passed legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, raising interest from advocates about the possible impact of the decision in British Columbia. 55 per cent of voters in Washington approved Initiative…
