Simon Fraser University
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
SFU student activist group demands 2-year tuition freeze ahead of budget vote
Simon Fraser University’s board of governors will vote on the controversial proposed tuition hike Thursday morning. Continue reading
SFU begins construction on $10M stadium at Burnaby campus
In addition to athletic events, the new stadium will also be used for campus community events, recreational activities and student orientation. Continue reading
Meet the SFU researcher hoping to put a friendly face on spiders
Are you scared of spiders? This SFU researcher says you ought not to be. Continue reading
Questions raised over 911 protocol after student dies while writing exam at SFU
By Jill Bennett Radio Host and Reporter
The student, who was in his late 50s, was having trouble breathing while writing an exam last Thursday evening. Continue reading
To lower the cost of hospitalizing B.C.’s homeless and mentally ill, housing needs to be a priority: SFU study
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Each mentally ill or homeless person who’s admitted to hospital costs on average $60,000 per year, according to the study. Continue reading
SFU’s Shauna Sylvester to run as independent in Vancouver mayoral bid
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Sylvester heads SFU’s Centre for Dialogue, and has previously served on the boards of Vancity Credit Union and Mountain Equipment Co-op. Continue reading
Study questions how much science governments use in wildlife management
B.C. biologist Kyle Artelle and his team looked for 11 different indicators that those four basic principles — measurable objectives, clear evidence, transparency and independent review — were being used. Continue reading
Marketing and packaging of legal marijuana a balancing act for government
Commercial cannabis growers argue branding and marketing will be key to convincing Canadians who purchase pot illegally to switch to the legal market – but public health advocates are pushing for plain packaging and advertising limits similar to tobacco. Continue reading
TransLink proposes electric-powered gondola for Simon Fraser University
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
TransLink is trying to find a cleaner way to transport people to Simon Fraser University. Continue reading