Explainer: The cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline project
How we got to this point, why the pipeline was cancelled, and why some Canadian politicians are upset about it
News
KSA prepares for general election, passes motions during January meeting
The 2021 election will be held online, and students can submit nomination packages until Feb. 11
Explainer: Vancouver plans to update and create new public washrooms
Short and long-term solutions to address health and safety concerns of public washrooms
International student graduates can extend their work permits in Canada
Applications for extended work permits will allow students to extend their stay for 18 more months
New approaches to academic honesty in a virtual world
B.C. professors sound the alarm on post-secondary cheating
Explainer: Surrey’s new tree protection bylaw and plastic items ban
Rule breakers are looking at fines from $500 to $20,000
Explainer: Travellers flying into Canada must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding
Here’s how the new travel measures implemented on Jan. 7 work, and what to expect if you’re flying into Canada
First KSA meeting of the new year doesn’t meet quorum
A future meeting is needed to address any potential COVID-19 adjustments to the election bylaws
Explainer: The harm smoking and vaping can have on B.C. youth
Increased use of e-cigarettes and vapes are shown among youth in British Columbia
Explainer: The COVID-19 U.K. variant in B.C.
Studies suggest that a newly found COVID variant spreads easier and faster
Basic income in Canada
Why some scholars think that a basic income could help fix economic issues after the pandemic
Explainer: The plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in B.C.
Vaccines are being distributed in order of two priority groups, and the majority of British Columbians can receive the vaccine by the end of 2021
New mentorship program connects KPU students and alumni, one virtual coffee at a time
The program is a partnership between KPU Alumni and Ten Thousand Coffees
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
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