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by Athena Canlas “Sorry” isn’t in the vocabulary this year. Vancouver Pride made that official. Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) dropped its 2026 theme with a phrase built to be repeated: Unapologetically Queer. It’s an instruction, not a slogan: show up exactly as you are: no editing the joy, the bodies, the love, or the histories. … Read more
by Athena Canlas Breaking into a crowded education market is hard enough, but doing it authentically is even harder. In 2025, Focus College BC faced both challenges at once. Larger universities with bigger budgets were dominating the conversation, and the communities that needed access to education – most Indigenous learners, newcomers, and first-generation students – … Read more
By: Sergio Peña On CBC Radio’s The Current, Stephanie Koonar, co-founder of PeerSpectives Consulting – a proud sponsor of BCAMA – and a Gallup Strengths Coach, sat down with host Mark Kelley to talk about why so many people feel disconnected from their jobs, and what actually makes work feel worthwhile. Stephanie Koonar, co-founder of … Read more
by Athena Canlas Predators don’t knock on the front door; they slide into a DM. For teen boys in BC, the threat of sextortion is real, rising, and largely invisible to those most at risk. While girls are generally aware of online predatory dangers, most boys dismiss sextortion, making them uniquely vulnerable to blackmail, financial … Read more
by Athena Canlas Getting ready to graduate can become a frustrating experience when it comes to booking tickets to the ceremony, meeting deadlines to rent a grad cap, and finding the right time slot to attend. Alex Howie created a graduation social media execution for UBC Okanagan that helped guide students through this process with … Read more
by Athena Canlas The Taylor Swift Campaign Love her or not, Taylor Swift is a name everyone recognizes – unless you’ve somehow avoided pop culture. Her record-breaking The Eras Tour was set to end in Vancouver on December 8th 2024, following three sold-out shows in BC Place. It was a historic moment for the city … Read more
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