Buddhist community slowly growing in Abbotsford
Local Buddhists have been enjoying their new and semi-permanent home as a part of the Abbotsford community at the Dorjechang Centre, which opened September 2011. Hoping to expand further and spread peace and relaxation to stressed and overworked university students was a dream cut short as UFV’s Continuing Studies department turned down an application by the Dorjechang Centre to teach a meditation class through UFV.
Ocean Wise: sustainable seafood?
Ocean Wise, a subsidiary organization of the Vancouver Aquarium that partners with suppliers, restaurants, and grocery stores to inform consumers about sustainable seafood sources, could have its recommendations to and approval of food served at universities and other institutions dictated by external sources.
Coast Capital Savings: Investing in a brighter future
Coast Capital Savings has decided to invest in the students of UFV in the hope that this money will allow a growth in leadership and experience for the students.
Chilliwack-Hope by-election underway
The upcoming provincial Chilliwack-Hope by-election is shaping up to be a true battle royale, winner-take-all with high stakes. Running for the Liberals is Laurie Throness, for the NDP is Gwen O’Mahony, and for the Conservatives is John Martin.
Fraser Valley Regional Science Fair hits UFV’s Abbotsford campus
Right at the end of what has been “Youth Science Month” across Canada, Fraser Valley grade school students put on an impressive display of research-based projects up in the Envision Athletic Centre at UFV.
Gerda Peachey did not kill the sex show
Peachey’s beliefs did not effect the removal or reinstatement of the show, yet her name was used and her words were misquoted in a series of media broadcasts.
NDP critic for Advanced Education visits Trades and Technology Centre
This past Friday, Michelle Mungall, Advanced Education and Labour Market Critic for the NDP, visited various post-secondary institutions in the area escorted by Wyatt Scott, a vocal NDP member and UFV student. One of her stops was at UFV’s Trades and Technology Centre (TTC).
The business perspective of Towne Cinema Centre: How to compete in the big leagues
For many of us UFV students who grew up in Abbotsford, Towne Cinema Centre has been a staple of the city. Its laid back atmosphere has always been a comfortable place to go see a movie. And while the theatre may lack in certain features that the larger cinemas boast, it also certainly isn’t without charm.
Prospera Credit Union wins Top Employer Award in Abbotsford
Last week, Vibrant Abbotsford, a local group that recognizes businesses who excel in providing high-quality work benefits and conditions for employees, awarded Prospera Credit Union with their Top Employer Award.
Start the bus, UFV!
An Abbotsford-Chilliwack connector bus could become a reality if the candidates for VP east have their way.
CIVL Radio rolls out into the community
CIVL Radio has been working towards a stronger visual presence in the Abbotsford community in the form of advertisements on the side of three Trans-Link buses in Abbotsford and an application for a permanent broadcasting license.
Jodie Emery on pot and progressive politics
Jodie Emery, referred to as the “Princess of Pot” by some, discusses marijuana legalization—and the politics around it—with The Cascade.
Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce reaches out to young business leaders
There is a very real importance to the local Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce for younger, driven and goal-oriented people, in order to establish the future of Abbotsford’s local business community. The Young Leaders Mingle event was created to cater to the needs of those future business leaders.
NDP’s Andrew Mercier speaks on the Liberals’ newly released budget
From what will surely be the hotly contested riding of Langley, NDP candidate Andrew Mercier sat down with The Cascade to discuss the larger points of the recent provincial budget. Mercier himself is a former UFV student.
Abbotsford’s homeless are more than a statistic
The 2011 Fraser Valley Regional District Homelessness Survey, which found that there are 117 people that are homeless in Abbotsford, linked homelessness to inadequate affordable housing, poverty, drug addiction, mental health issues and relational breakdown.
WTF campaign for greater post-secondary funding makes Valentine’s Day visit to Victoria
The WTF (Where’s The Funding?) campaign, an independent collective of student unions from across the province with the goal of promoting the issue of student funding took to the back steps of BC’s parliament building as BC’s first legislative session resumed for the 2012 year.
Conservative government still opposes the legalization of marijuana
In an interview with The Cascade, Ed Fast, Member of Parliament (MP) for Abbotsford reaffirmed the Conservatives negative opinion of any discussion of legalization or decriminalization of marijuana.
Chilliwack-Hope NDP members vote O’Mahony to compete in by-election
With the dust settling, Gwen O’Mahony has come out on top to be nominated as the BC NDP’s candidate for the Chilliwack-Hope riding.
Fire at Chilliwack substation cuts off Abbotsford power
Students at UFV’s Abbotsford campus found themselves in the dark without power on Saturday morning when the Chilliwack Atchelitz BC Hydro substation at 6155 Lickman Road reportedly experienced an explosion followed by a fire. Classes were cancelled, and power through much of the townships of Abbotsford and Chilliwack was lost for the majority of the late morning.
Abbotsford women take a stand for purity
The Cascade had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Marziali—a 30-year-old photographer, and one of the four young women behind the blog Confessions of a 29-Year-Old Virgin, the blog behind the TLC series Virgin Diaries —about the proverbial whirlwind that has been the past few months.
The Human Body Project: an exercise in non-domination
Tasha Diamant presented the Human Body Project at the annual Canadian University Press Conference recently held in Victoria. Her project is to share a visceral experience of vulnerability and embody the fragility and morality of humanity, to bring forth unity, shared responsibility and compassion in her audience.
Liberal party is now the party of marijuana legalization
“This is a great day. What started as an idea from a young Liberal in British Columbia has become a new policy of the Liberal Party of Canada. It shows you that one voice can make a difference,” pronounced Sangeeta Lalli, as a resolution to legalize marijuana was passed by the federal Liberal party earlier this month.
Goya exhibit comes to Abbotsford
For the first time in its history, Abbotsford’s art gallery The Reach will be host to a travelling exhibit from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. The exhibition is a series of prints by the famous 18th century Spanish artist Francisco Goya y Lucientes.
Student journalism conference goes viral
A Canadian University Press student journalism conference in Victoria became a waking nightmare for students on Saturday January 14, when a large number of student delegates in attendance fell ill from an outbreak of Norovirus. Sickness quickly overtook delegates from the various academic student newspapers from around the country, all of whom were lodged in the Harbour Towers Hotel in Victoria.
