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Deep, Deep Thoughts: The Uni-Life Crisis

Often, we just need to stop, give ourselves time to hear the voice in our minds and think deeply about the things around us....

Corruption and Tyranny: The Sorry State of Pay Parking on the UNBC Campus

I am very grateful to attend UNBC. I received my undergraduate degree from the university and am currently working towards my master’s. Throughout my...

On-Screen Diversity in Disney’s Encanto

Encanto is the most recent release from Disney and is garnering wide success, in part due to the representation of on-screen diversity in the film.  Encanto is...

Nanaimo By-election could trigger new provincial election

On January 30th, voters in the provincial riding of Nanaimo will vote to elect their new Member of the Legislative Assembly. By-elections are traditionally...

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News

British Columbia will be Canada’s first province/territory to provide free contraception.

The province unveiled its 2023 budget, which includes $119 million over the next three years for full coverage of prescription contraception. Starting April 1, 2023, the province has committed to covering the following prescription contraceptives: - Oral hormone pills, commonly known as the pill. - Subdermal (under-the-skin) injections and implants. - Copper and intrauterine hormonal devices, also known as IUDs. - Plan B,...

Finland ranked the happiest country for the five consecutive years in the world. Where is Canada standing?

According to the World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country for the fifth year in a row. Its...

INFORMATION – Applied to graduate? Don’t forget

All those who met degree requirements in May 2022, Sept 2022 and Jan 2023 semesters are eligible to attend...

Coronavirus

Get Home Safe

As Christmas nears, the amount of festive parties you attend annually is at an all-time high and thus so is the need for safe transportation. Considering walking is 36 times more dangerous than driving and Prince George winters can get deathly cold, be prepared if you do go out with a means of getting yourself home (i.e. credit card...

Vaccine Passports

Did you get your first or second dose of the COVID19 vaccine? Do you know the deadline to access...

Covid-19: The effect the virus has had on inflation

Covid-19 has had a major impact not only on our lives, but our pocketbooks as well. This article will...

Culture

Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated on the 17th of March each year to honour Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a day filled with parades, parties, and green-coloured decorations and a time for reflection and gratitude towards the Irish culture and heritage. Saint Patrick, who lived in the fifth century, is said to have converted...

Ramadan 2023

The month of Ramadan is about to start again this year. A Holy month for Muslim people who lives...

Blue Lotus Flower; History and Benefits

Since time immemorial, humans have used certain compounds to achieve psychoactive effects. The array of psychoactive plants includes the...

Opinion

Why Immigrants choosing Canada?

Canada has become a popular destination for immigrants from all over the world. Many people move to Canada for various reasons, including economic opportunities, quality of life, and a welcoming immigration system. In addition, with its strong economy, multicultural society, and reputation as a safe and inclusive country, Canada has become an attractive option for those looking to start...

Scared of Flying? Read this Article. 

Air travel changed how people travel, making it easier, faster, and more efficient to travel worldwide. Therefore, flying became...

No Compost Program at UNBC

UNBC keeps calling itself a green university but what about the food waste that has been going to the...

Student Life

The new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account: What it is and what you need to know

Definitions:  FHSA: Tax-Free First Home Savings Account RRSP: Registered Retirement Savings Plan TFSA: Tax-Free Savings Account The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a new type of registered account that was created when Bill C-32 received royal assent on Dec 15, 2022. Although the Bill received royal assent in December the FHSA section will not come into force until April 1, 2023....

In this article, Olivia Wilson will share her experience with the Master’s program at UNBC

Olivia is completing her Master's at UNBC in Natural resources and environmental studies (NRES) with a specialization in biology....

UNBC Residence Life and being a Resident Assistant 

My first year at UNBC was by far the most fun and the best year of my university journey....

Sport

Cardio VS Lifting: Which Team Are You On?

Cardio vs lifting is one of the most eternal and epic battles. Where do you belong in this battle? Are you team cardio or team lifting? Fitness lovers will never get tired of arguing about which type of exercise is better. Whether you are new to fitness and working out or a long-time gym lover, I bet you have...

Why Protein is So Popular?

Protein, protein, protein – it seems like everyone is talking about it. Whether at the gym, dinner table with...

What is The True Meaning of Yoga?

Yoga is a practice that originated in ancient India about 5,000 years ago. Today, many other cultures accept yoga...

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March 2023

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Updated on September 25, 2023 7:40 pm