I highly suspect you’ve heard much about how housing prices in the Lower Mainland have ricocheted out of control. High housing costs affect everyone – families looking for their first family home, trying to shorten their commute, or sizing up with an extra bedroom; seniors downsizing since property taxes have escalated as the value of their homes has gone up; renting searching … [Read more...] about Housing Hackathon
Fear and Hope
I made the mistake of watching the video. I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about: it involves tiki torches and chanting. And while I'm not an American citizen, I felt real, visceral fear while watching the video. I imagined what it felt like to be surrounded by a horde of people, holding a sign like a shield and knowing all too well how these types of situations often … [Read more...] about Fear and Hope
Dress to Impress
Have a spiffy little number that you’re just waiting to wear out on the town? Wondering where in New West you can get away with cocktail dress on a Friday night? Pull out your sequined gowns, dust off your bowties, and shine up your best pair of shoes! Feminist New West in Cocktail Dress is happening Friday, July 7! Join some of your best feminist friends for a few … [Read more...] about Dress to Impress
Q10: Albert Kamba: Building Community
Photos by Olga Zamudio Passing along Twelfth Street, you may not notice Salon Elegant, particularly if you're not in need of barbering services. But there's more going on behind the black awning than one would initially guess. If you venture inside, you'll find a lively space where you might feel drawn to sit down and hang out for a while. Albert Kamba, who runs the … [Read more...] about Q10: Albert Kamba: Building Community