Simon Fraser University
Landslides ‘happening all the time’ in B.C., says SFU geology professor
“Some slides we probably can predict. If we have an area that we’ve identified as being problematic, that slope can be monitored.” Continue reading
SFU student’s plan to hire private bus during transit strike hits funding roadblock
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Grayson Lee intended to bus students between SFU’s Burnaby campus and the nearest SlyTrain station, but now says he can’t afford the company’s required upfront payment. Continue reading
UBC, SFU urge students to carpool as transit worker dispute leads to full-on strike
With Metro Vancouver transit workers threatening to walk off the job en masse for three straight days next week, universities are urging students to share rides to school. Continue reading
SFU, UBC students warned to prepare ‘alternative transportation’ as transit dispute impacts mount
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Here’s a rundown of the various transportation alternatives available to students faculty and staff. Continue reading
Canada Child Benefit helped reduce number of families with severe food insecurity: study
The Canada Child Benefit is having an impact on very poor families, but researchers think it could do a better job of helping them put food on the table. Continue reading
Protesters gather at gender identity speaker’s talk despite location switch
The talk included Meghan Murphy, a freelance writer who opposes trans rights, saying they threaten the rights of cisgender women. Continue reading
B.C. event featuring Meghan Murphy moved to new venue over security concern
Organizers say ticket holders will be emailed a few hours before Saturday’s talk with details of the new location. Continue reading
Global News Investigates: Almost half of Edmonton criminal cases ultimately withdrawn
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The numbers reveal that cases where all the charges were withdrawn have been steadily rising since the 2015/2016 fiscal year. Continue reading
UBC the 51st best university globally according to 2020 QS world rankings
By Simon Little Online Journalist
UBC’s ranking is good enough to edge it up against the top five per cent worldwide. Continue reading
Burnaby Mountain residents call for their own fire hall, emergency plan at community meeting
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
More than 100 residents took their concerns directly to the city’s mayor and fire officials at a town hall on Wednesday. Continue reading