City organizations receive funding to support those affected by Vancouver’s overdose crisis
One hundred thousand dollars will fund projects ranging from educational support, to spreading Christmas cheer
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Explainer: Surrey’s property tax increase and 2021 budget
Two councillors stepped down from their roles in the Parcel Tax Review Committee in protest of the tax hike
Explainer: The B.C. Recovery Benefit
Applications open to receive a ‘one-time, tax-free payment’ from the provincial government
Explainer: Bill C-15, Indigenous rights and UNDRIP
Here’s the details on the bill, what it could offer, and what is being said about it
Explainer: The farmers’ protest in Delhi
How a movement in India has gained mass support in Canada
Zero textbook cost initiative continues to save students millions of dollars
The initiative provides open learning textbooks in courses taught at KPU
Explainer: Vancouver’s bid to decriminalize small drug possessions
After passing a motion to city council awaits the federal government’s approval
City food banks feel the heat as winter approaches
The number of people dependent on food banks is expected to climb in the coming months
SFU hosts online panel to discuss what the economy could look like after COVID-19
Five presenters examined how city economies have been shaken by the pandemic
KPU fundraises for student bursaries for GivingTuesday
The KPU Foundation and Alumni Association are participating in the global charity campaign by donating and fundraising for students
Institute for Sustainable Horticulture receives award for biopesticide research
The award will bring more opportunities to the university and program
B.C. freeze on rent increases extended until July 2021
The housing policy has drawn mixed reactions from landlords and renters
KPU to host Indigenous Dialogue Series discussing reconciliation and Indigenization
KPU honorary degree recipient Dr. Jo-ann Archibald will be the keynote speaker
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