The Runner
Jan 26, 2016 · Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Student Newspaper: The Runner. KPU launches archeological assessments of university land Vol. 17 Issue 10 Canadian dream lost? How unaffordable housing is hurting young British Columbians From the Editor: Why you should consider applying for awards at KPU News brief: KSA council appoints CRO, spends almost $100,000 on Christmas gift baskets and $82,000 on New ...
From the editor: Welcome to Volume 17, meet The Runner team
Sep 3, 2024 · As new and returning Kwantlen Polytechnic University students set foot into the start of a new school year this fall semester, The Runner also embarks on new beginnings. Welcome, readers, to The Runner’s new volume — Volume 17. While The Runner's reporting remains the same — bringing you student-focused news, …
The Runner | Canadian dream lost? How unaffordable housing is …
4 days ago · The average price of a residence in Greater Vancouver is about $1.25 million. (James Timmins) Jayden Lowe’s journey as a young renter has involved making sacrifices. When he moved to Vancouver Island to attend the University of Victoria in 2020, his first place was a three-bedroom basement suite ...
Justin Trudeau has earned his impending resignation
1 day ago · The most widely predicted turn of events in current Canadian politics has come true. As of Jan. 6, Justin Trudeau has tendered his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prime minister of the country.. However, he is not stepping down from either role right away until the party elects a new leader after a leadership convention.
The Runner | Pop Cult: Your monthly dose of pop culture
2 days ago · Every year is full of pop culture moments, but 2024 was certainly the most, if not incredibly, happening. Daniel Craig is back. And no, not as James Bond. The English actor who rose to fame through the spy series has starred alongside the painfully attractive, soul-crushing, mouth-watering Drew Starkey in the movie Queer. If you
The Runner | From the Editor: Events to keep an eye on in 2025
Jan 13, 2025 · Just a few weeks ago, we counted down the final seconds of 2024, saying goodbye to a year full of historical moments. The first days of 2025 have proved that this year will have no shortage of significant events to watch out for, shaping the communities and countries we live in. For starters, this will
The Runner | From the editor: The Runner at risk, your student ...
Sep 16, 2024 · Last month, Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society (PIPS) received a petition signed by 150 Kwantlen Polytechnic University students calling for the society to be dissolved. The Runner and pulp MAG, KPU’s literature and visual arts magazine, operate under PIPS, meaning both publications would be dissolved. The signed petition did not mention a …
Tell me you’re from Vancouver without telling me you’re from …
Sep 2, 2024 · Grab your puffer jackets, belt bags, and Cactus Club peach bellini! (Mike Benna/Unsplash/Claudia Culley) Listen to Post. Every city has its quirks — Vancouver more than most.
Running scared: Why women’s safety requires more than just …
Being a woman carries many meanings around the world, depending on context, culture, society, and gender-related policies. For me, being a woman has a Mexican connotation. Growing up in Guadalajara, the second-largest city in Mexico — and one rife with insecurity — I understood from a young age that my reality was not the same
The Runner | Free rides, hidden costs: Why free transit services in …
Oct 17, 2024 · The future of Metro Vancouver’s transit authority is looking gloomy. Starting 2026, TransLink is projecting about a $600-million yearly funding gap . If a new funding model is not established, the authority says potential cuts to transit services would be needed by the end of next year to balance their budget. In the midst of this