Grappling with anti-Asian racism in Canada
Members of the KPU community weigh in on the increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes
Breanna Himmelright
Report uncovers use of toxic chemicals in sportswear
Chemicals such as phthalates have been used in sportswear to keep it sweat free, according to Greenpeace
First students set to graduate from inclusive KPU arts program
The Including All Citizens program was designed for students with intellectual disabilities
Explainer: Julie Payette stepping down as governor general
A report from last year revealed that Payette presided over a toxic work environment
Meet KPU: Erin Pedersen
Pedersen established a partnership with Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, which allows KPU students to get a $25 gift card
Canada’s historical problem with sex censorship
Throughout history, Canadian regulators made sex and sexuality taboo through banning films and seizing books
The BC Liberals have a pride problem
From advertising in an evangelical Christian magazine to Margaret Kunst’s recent scandal, the BC Liberal Party has some serious skeletons in their closet
Explainer: Party platforms for this provincial election
Your guide to the provincial parties and their stances on housing, public health, and more
Collaborative food strategy seeks to improve food security in Vancouver’s DTES
The Our Place Food Strategy includes 10 organizations throughout B.C.
What’s new with the updated Pride at KPU website
The website now includes resources on allyship and terminology, events and activities, and frequently asked questions
We Need to Rethink The “Friendly Canadian” Trope
It’s time to stop pretending Canada, and by extension, Surrey, wasn’t built on systemic racism
EXPLAINER: A Recent History of Police Brutality in Canada
The death of George Floyd in the US has sparked a wave of discussion about the unchecked power of the police – and Canada is no exemption in this regard
Surrey Pride 2020 Mixes Celebration with Solemnity
Organizers of the annual event adjust to spending its 21st anniversary online
Celebrating Pride in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s hard to know how to best celebrate Pride this year, so here are a couple ideas