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A Look Inside B.C. Universities’ COVID-19 Safety Ambassador Programs
B.C. Freeze on Rent Increases Extended Until July 2021
Lockdown’s Green Effect on the Holiday Celebrations
KPU to Host Indigenous Dialogue Series Discussing Reconciliation and Indigenization
A Look Inside B.C. Universities’ COVID-19 Safety Ambassador Programs
B.C. Freeze on Rent Increases Extended Until July 2021
Lockdown’s Green Effect on the Holiday Celebrations
KPU to Host Indigenous Dialogue Series Discussing Reconciliation and Indigenization

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B.C. Freeze on Rent Increases Extended Until July 2021
B.C. Freeze on Rent Increases Extended Until July 2021 KPU to Host Indigenous Dialogue Series Discussing Reconciliation and Indigenization Surrey Transportation Plan to Focus on Growing City Population and Rapid Transit A Look at the COVID-19 Testing Centre at KPU Langley Campus

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Tradition Meets Fashion in KPU Chancellor’s Recently Unveiled Regalia
Tradition Meets Fashion in KPU Chancellor’s Recently Unveiled Regalia KPU to Host Fundamentals of Anti-Oppression Workshop KPU Social Enterprise Club Hosts Virtual Halloween Movie Night Seven Months Into The New Normal

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A Look Inside B.C. Universities’ COVID-19 Safety Ambassador Programs
A Look Inside B.C. Universities’ COVID-19 Safety Ambassador Programs Vancouver’s WISH Drop-In Centre Society Opening Canada’s First 24/7 Shelter for Sex Workers KDocsFF to Mark Transgender Day of Remembrance With Their First Virtual Screening A Provincial Election Q&A with Dr. Ross Michael Pink

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Lockdown’s Green Effect on the Holiday Celebrations
Lockdown’s Green Effect on the Holiday Celebrations Regional Health Orders Could Mean Stricter Longer Restrictions to Come Canada’s Historical Problem With Sex Censorship The Kardashians Aren’t Kool

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FEATURE: A Look Inside B.C. Universities’ COVID- FEATURE: A Look Inside B.C. Universities’ COVID-19 Safety Ambassador Programs -- Thompson Rivers University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of the Fraser Valley are taking steps to keep shared spaces safe and monitored In an effort to keep their students and staff safer in shared spaces, some local universities have created their own COVID-19 safety ambassador programs, where staff or students are trained to ensure precautions are being taken on campuses. The Runner spoke with Thompson Rivers University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of the Fraser Valley to find out why they created their programs, what their ambassadors are doing, and the everyday differences that they are making. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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NEWS: B.C. Freeze on Rent Increases Extended Until NEWS: B.C. Freeze on Rent Increases Extended Until July 2021 -- The housing policy has drawn mixed reactions from landlords and renters The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing decided to extend the rent freeze until July 10, 2021 as part of the Emergency Program Act and COVID-19 Related Measures Act. The government of B.C. agreed to put rent increases on hold for landlords and renters who might be facing financial challenges in relation to COVID-19. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below! 🎨Art by: @reslus
OPINION: Lockdown’s Green Effect on the Holiday OPINION: Lockdown’s Green Effect on the Holiday Celebrations -- How COVID restrictions could reduce household waste over the holidays Follow the link in our bio to read the opinion piece for details and share your thoughts in the comments!
NEWS: KPU to Host Indigenous Dialogue Series Discu NEWS: KPU to Host Indigenous Dialogue Series Discussing Reconciliation and Indigenization -- KPU honorary degree recipient Dr. Jo-ann Archibald will be the keynote speaker Kwantlen Polytechnic University will be hosting an event titled “Indigenous Dialogue Series: Perspectives on Indigenization” on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The event will be held online over a Zoom conference from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Dr. Steve Cardwell, Vice President of Students, says the series will allow the KPU community to listen to the voices of Indigenous speakers on how Indigeneity and reconciliation can be approached. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
NEWS: Surrey Transportation Plan to Focus on Growi NEWS: Surrey Transportation Plan to Focus on Growing City Population and Rapid Transit -- The city is surveying residents to get their thoughts on how to develop public transit in the region The City of Surrey is working on a transportation plan that will focus on “addressing the climate crisis, prioritizing safety, balancing equity and leveraging new technology.” The plan is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, and will go beyond Surrey’s transportation vision for 2050 with action plans for the next ten years. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
NEWS: A Look at the COVID-19 Testing Centre at KPU NEWS: A Look at the COVID-19 Testing Centre at KPU Langley Campus -- The public health initiative has been a joint effort between KPU and Fraser Health In an effort to join the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University has dedicated space for a testing centre at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley campus. The facility is a partnership between Fraser Health and the Langley Division of Family Practice, and is one of 11 centres throughout the region. It first opened in September and operates seven days a week, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, providing about 325 tests daily. It runs on a six-lane drive-through model, and while walk-in appointments are permitted, people are encouraged to book an appointment online. Testing capacity has doubled in Langley since it opened. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
EXPLAINER: Vancouver in Talks of Possibly Hosting EXPLAINER: Vancouver in Talks of Possibly Hosting the 2030 Olympic Games -- The discussions for possibly placing a bid for the games were postponed to 2021 John Furlong, former CEO of 2010’s Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee, has advocated for the city to make a bid for the games in 2030, believing there is a good chance Vancouver could host. He also says that the infrastructure built for the 2010 Olympics is still in good condition. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
OPINION: Regional Health Orders Could Mean Stricte OPINION: Regional Health Orders Could Mean Stricter Longer Restrictions to Come -- New cases in B.C. have been on a steep rise since mid-September showing few signs of stopping Citizens under the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health authorities have been ordered to reduce travel and social interactions to try to quell the quickly growing number of COVID-19 cases. The regional health orders will be in place until Nov. 23. Affecting communities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, the orders are targeting the top two health authorities with the most cases in the province: Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Valley Health regions. The only exemptions are Bella Coola Valley and the Central Coast Regional District. Follow the link in our bio to read the opinion piece on the new public health order in B.C. and share your thoughts in the comments below!
OPINION: Canada’s Historical Problem With Sex Ce OPINION: Canada’s Historical Problem With Sex Censorship -- Throughout history, Canadian regulators made sex and sexuality taboo through banning films and seizing books "A recent blog post has revealed that Canada has ranked tenth in the top 10 countries with the most banned films, with 29 films making that list. Most of the bans have since been lifted, but among the films on that list are Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 1968’s Romeo and Juliet, and the infamous Pink Flamingos." Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Eyes Waterfront Develo NEWS: Surrey Board of Trade Eyes Waterfront Development Along the Fraser River -- The plan would transform the waterfront into a residential, commercial and recreational hotspot The Surrey Board of Trade has launched an initiative to develop areas along the Fraser River into residential, commercial, and recreational zones. The Fraser River Waterfront Revitalization Initiative is a plan spearheaded by the Surrey Board of Trade and Purpose Driven Development, a real estate planning and development firm. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
NEWS: Wilson School of Design Students Volunteer w NEWS: Wilson School of Design Students Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity -- Students were able to add hands-on construction experience to their design curriculum The Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver organization recently hosted a youth build week, and interior design students from the Wilson School of Design were there to help. Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver is a non-governmental organization that works to bring “volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.” This location is one of the 56 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Canada, and provides affordable housing to families through volunteers and donations. Follow the link in our bio to read the article for details and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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