Despite all the challenges throughout the process of organizing a film festival during a pandemic, Janice Morris, founder and festival director of KDocsFF, is proud to announce that the virtual event will run this year from March 12 to 21. The 10-day virtual festival is more than double the original length of the event that... Continue Reading

During the pandemic, the Surrey Public Library has stepped up, and now provides a wide variety of free resources that are available to the public and students of all age groups online. In an email exchange with The Runner, Seline Kutan, director, communications, and advancement, who is a representative of SPL, wrote that “when the... Continue Reading

Kwantlen Polytechnic University political science instructor Dr. Valérie Vézina has long been fascinated with how islands and the people living on them are different from their mainland counterparts. In collaboration with her research assistants R. Georges Gardinetti, Deborah Hartendorp, and Joshua Green, the team is working to apply Vézina’s research on political “islandness” to the... Continue Reading

In the wake of complex world crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, students and faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University are coming together to co-create interdisciplinary solutions. Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones Square and student collaborators are hosting KPU’s first installment of the Arts Speaker Series of 2021 with “Redesigning Our World” on Jan. 13.... Continue Reading

The Musqueam Indian Band and the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society have released a proposal to create a Learning Place where people can gain an “understanding of Indigenous heritage [and share] information about the teachings with all of those in the community of the traditional territory.” The Learning Place is expected to be a permanent... Continue Reading

Everyone is abuzz with Christmas just around the corner. All our plates are getting full by the numerous preparations like buying presents, planning the food for Christmas Eve, and decorating the whole place with lights and stockings.  The corners of our home suddenly come to life when we light up our Christmas tree together, with... Continue Reading

Located on Front Street in the heart of New Westminster is Old Crow Coffee Co., a coffee shop that isn’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in while focusing on community and giving. Stephanie Thụy Vy Vũ, owner of Old Crow Coffee Co., opened the doors with two partners almost six years ago.... Continue Reading

The Shaping Peace Together Festival was held virtually over three days, from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29. It celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. The festival’s theme was unity, despite the circumstances of this year, while showcasing the rich diversity and compassion present worldwide. Global Peace Alliance held the festival this year virtually... Continue Reading

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing restrictions, KPU and many other universities and schools organized virtual convocations this year instead of the usual in-person ceremony. Since March, KPU has stopped hosting large gatherings or events in response to COVID-19, and will continue until further notice. The upcoming spring convocation is scheduled from... Continue Reading

The Coast Salish Christmas craft market went virtual this year, so folks could still participate and support local businesses this holiday season. Hosted by the Coast Salish Arts & Cultural Society and the Museum of Surrey for the third year, the market is running from Nov. 12 until Dec. 19 and features 43 vendors, selling... Continue Reading

Students in ecology, fine arts, and education courses collaborated across the different disciplines to make different kinds of projects to gain a deeper appreciation of their subjects during the process. While working remotely this year, Lee Beavington, Interdisciplinary Instructor and Learning Strategist, Carson Keever, Instructor of Ecology, and Amy Huestis, Instructor of Fine Arts, decided... Continue Reading

Fusing historical Indigenous design with modern fashion technology, the regalia for KPU’s newest chancellor was recently unveiled. Kim Baird was installed as KPU’s third chancellor in a ceremony held on Oct.19, and her regalia was unveiled during the virtual convocation on Oct. 20. The regalia was designed by KPU graduate of the Wilson School of... Continue Reading

A free workshop for Kwantlen Polytechnic University students is set to take place on Nov. 10 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and will be led by Cicely Blain, a renowned expert in anti-racism, diversity and inclusion. A grant was approved to bring an interactive workshop that focuses on social justice, anti-oppression, and intersectionality to... Continue Reading

In an effort to celebrate the spooky holiday with COVID-19 precautions in mind, KPU’s Social Enterprise Club hosted a virtual watching party for the live-action Scooby-Doo movie. Made possible by Netflix and the Chrome extension Teleparty (formerly known as Netflix Party), students talked about their favourite Halloween costumes, horror movies, and their online school experiences.... Continue Reading