it was never going to be okay: a conversation with jaye simpson
On the heels of their debut book release, jaye simpson shares insights on their process and outlook as a poet Alexis Zygan // Contributor “A lot of these poems came […]
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Place Your Pets
Keep owners and animals together under one roof Alexis Zygan // Contributor Rhea Wong // Illustrator After years of Vancouverites demanding a revamp of anti-pet housing laws, activists Jean Swanson and Peter Fry […]
Modern in the Making: Post-War Craft and Design in British Columbia
Exploring the historical impact of Indigenous culture and immigration on British Columbian art at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Alexis Zygan // Contributor Modern in the Making: Post-War Craft and Design […]
Epidemic City
A look at the communities that are banding together in the fight to keep doors open and spirits alive for local music venues in a post-pandemic city Alexis Zygan // […]
More Money, More Problems
Universal Basic Income improves mental health, grants access to education and reduces base-line poverty levels Alexis Zygan // Contributor Sophie Young // Illustrator COVID-19 has highlighted for many that Canada’s income security isn’t […]
Vancouver Rape Relief Denied Grant Funding Due to Trans-Exclusive Policies
Featuring an interview with Morgane Oger, trans politician and activist Alexis Zygan // Contributor Vancouver Rape Relief (VRR) is set to lose $33,937 in funding after they refused services to […]
Remembering Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret
After closing last October, SBC remains in the memories of many Vancouverites as a pillar of underground culture Alexis Ola Zygan // Contributor Paul Cannon // Photographer For more than […]
Safety in Sex Work
It’s time to provide sex workers with the basic rights afforded to other professionals Alexis Zygan // Contributor Sex work in Canada has a long history of criminalization, and yet it’s a service that […]
Pro Union For Life-Work Balance
Why the Transit Strike Matters Alexis Ola Zygan // Contributor Unions were formed in 1873 to ensure worker rights, to provide work-life balance and fair working conditions. Ever since then, union workplaces […]
Wicca, Not Wicked
Fresh perspectives on those who were once considered the Sisters of Satan Alexis Ola Zygan // Contributor Maria Penaranda // Arts & Culture Editor Sarah Rose // Feature Editor Freya […]