We are a growing country, and the more we embrace the differences, the more we have to learn and celebrate. Canada is a wonderful land of opportunity. For some of us this has always been home, but for others, this is a new home. Many know Layla Khdir as a full-time student at the British…
Cali McTavishCali is a 2nd year journalism student looking to explore issues of climate change and social justice.
If 2020 was a television drama, it would be the envy of all political shows made to date. We finally saw an end to Trump’s America, a new government in BC, and of course, the politicization of a global pandemic that changed lives. The political winds swirled. They shifted enough to welcome Biden into…
BLM March “What a year,” said every commentator everywhere. Not only did the scourge of COVID-19 spread across the globe, but we also saw social movements calling for change take root. At times, social justice movements have been mocked as ‘social justice warriors,’ scorned as if they are out to steal, or, perhaps most devastatingly,…
Jonah Van DriesumJonah van Driesum is the senior editor of Link, and co-host of our the MicroLink podcast!
A transformed definition and experience of beauty is a collective project, one that builds a more coherent world for us all. Much of my working life is spent rearranging physical space so that the people I support can get around. Where someone else might see a beautiful quirky restaurant with a great view of…
The transition to online classes in late March affected how we learn, how we interact with our peers, and how we spend our time outside of the virtual school day. It has also had a profound effect on student clubs. Over the summer and into this fall term, I’ve continually heard from leaders of our…
Amid a slew of news reports involving violent (and lethal) police incidents in the U.S., many Canadians have pondered why these events seem to happen more down south, compared to here at home. On the other hand, some have suggested that the disparity is not as deep as it appears, and that some over-sensationalized American…
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for services provided by charities and not-for-profit. The new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) encourages community service by rewarding hours worked with a financial grant at the end of the summer. Students and recent graduates aged 30 or under who volunteer with a charity or not-for-profit organization may…
Each year, Link and the BCIT Student Association honour a student contributor, staff member, or volunteer with the magazine. This person is one who has continuously produced outstanding and impactful stories throughout the academic year. The award carries with it a $500 prize. This year, Link awards the Silver Pen to Ali Pitargue (Broadcast…
Slowdown in Manufacturing Activity The manufacturing sector has been hit significantly by the rapid spread of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic first hit manufacturers across the globe that rely on factories for materials and parts. As the countries impose lockdown measures, some factories that remained open have faced restrictions in receiving their supply of goods and…
In March, the number of post-secondary working students (aged 15-29) dropped by 28% from February, due to COVID-19. The federal government announced emergency responses to help the post-secondary community during the pandemic, namely the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). CESB provides $1,250 per month for eligible students from May to August and $1,750 for students…