Fire Damages 5 Vancouver Restaurants

Investigators are working to find out exactly what caused a fire on West Broadway early Wednesday morning that has left 5 restaurants damaged. (0:43)


Via BCIT.

For the Record: Medical Books Mean Big Business for SFU Student

He started by selling coffee in a Mexico City subway, then started selling it in a local bookstore, and then began selling the store’s books online and now has a business that is expected to bring in over a million dollars this year. Simon Fraser University student Jordan Guiterrez recently won the university’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award for starting an online medical bookstore in partnership with a bookstore in Mexico City. I talked to Guitterrez about his experience starting the business. (16:19)


Via BCIT. Photos by Adam Drake & jill.s.

Better Business Bureau Says Texting a Safe Way to Donate

The holidays are on the way and often with them comes requests for donations. But how do you know which ones are legitimate? I found out the Better Business Bureau says one of the newest ways of donating is a safe one. (1:09)


Via BCIT. Photos by I Am Adam & Chris Mellows.

For the Record: Psychological Response Teams for Disaster Victims

A counsellor with Richmond Public Health recently travelled as part of a team to an area of northwestern China that was hit with a major earthquake last spring. The team is aiming to establish a team in the area to respond to psychological needs after a major disaster, and wants to promote the importance of being prepared to deal with psychological needs after such a catastrophe. The team is also working with the City of Richmond, and local organizations to establish a similar team here in BC. I talked with Dr. Chak Au about his experience in China, and how a similar team would work in Richmond. (13:58)


Via BCIT. Photos by VancouverGo & dfait.maeci.

For the Record: Funding Shortages for SEED Program

I talked to Executive Director Nancy Keough of the Kettle Friendship Society. The organization runs SEED, a program that provides jobs for over 70 employees suffering from mental illness. The program is running out of funding and may have to shut down. (15:00)


Via BCIT. Photos by uousociety & Susan Gittins.

Reaction to Premier Campbell's 15% Tax Cut Suspension

The opposition is wasting no time in reacting to Premier Gordon Campbell's suspension of the 15% tax cut. (0:38)


Via BCIT. Photos by Duncan Rawlinson & Michael-James Pennie.

Bill Bennett and Carole James React to Premier Campbell

Former BC Energy Minister Bill Bennett had harsh words for Premier Gordon Campbell this week. BC NDP Leader Carole James says Bennett’s comments are an indication of what is going on within the Liberal party. (0:30)


Via BCIT. Photos by Robert Scales & Matt Jiggins.

BCAA Crash Rememberance

The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation is urging British Columbians to take a minute to think about those killed or injured in traffic accidents. (0:53)


Via BCIT. Photos by Roger Mullis & NEWS.am.

VPD Hands Out Blankets at Pigeon Park

I was at Pigeon Park when the Vancouver PD teamed up with the Salvation Army to hand out blankets to residents in need. (0:30)


Via BCIT. Photos by Pete Ashton.

Jericho Wharf to be Demolished

Listen to my story on the Vancouver Parks Board decision to tear down the Jericho Marginal Wharf. (0:40)


Via BCIT. Photo by Stephen Rees.

Blair Lekstrom May Join the BC Liberal Leadership Race

Liberal MLA Blair Lekstrom may be joining the race to become Liberal leader. (0:35)


Via BCIT. Photos by BC Liberal Party & BC Chamber of Commerce.

Broadway Connections Adult Program Closed

A local day centre and program for adults with disabilities has been shut down after a benefactor failed to follow through on providing funding. (0:54)


Via BCIT. Photos by Glenn Crenshaw.

Producer: BCIT Magazine for Oct. 21, 2010

On the October 21st edition of BCIT Magazine, new security measures are being taken by Translink and find out why some local groups are protesting oil tankers in BC waters.

Looking Ahead to a Dynamic Career

Winner of the Jack Webster Foundation student journalism award.

Journalism plays a crucial role in our world. It is not only a way to hold those in power accountable, but it helps society to move forward. Through exploring issues and bringing information to the public, it pulls people out of their own worlds, or causes them to look closer at something within them. This allows decisions that are made to be educated, and differing views to be heard and considered.

Through exposing new people, issues, and perspectives, journalism can contribute to greater tolerance in society, an understanding of why certain things are the way they are, and an opportunity for those things to be questioned.

Journalism makes a difference--that is the main reason I have chosen it as a career. It is a career that allows me to use my strengths of writing, researching, and speaking to fulfill a feeling of responsibility to the world we live in. Through journalism, I am determined to tell stories that truly make a difference to the people watching, listening to or reading them.

Pottery Works

A local non-profit group is giving adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity and the skills to express themselves through art, but as I found out, it's not only about creating beautiful work.

Bike Lanes Hurting Downtown Businesses

Bike lanes in Vancouver may be great for bikers and good for the environment, but I found out, at least two downtown business owners say the driving restrictions that come with them are keeping customers away.

For the Record: Troubled O.W.L.s

Listen to my interview with O.W.L. (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) Chief Executive Officer Bev Day about how funding cuts may affect the facility’s birds, and education and volunteer programs. (11:04)


Via BCIT. Photos by Nicki C & Scott Andrew.

For the Record: Honour House

I talked to Allan DeGenova, a Vancouver realtor and board member of Honour House, a home in New Westminster that is being renovated to become temporary housing for wounded soldiers, police, firefighters, and paramedics, and is set to open by Remembrance Day. (10:32)


Via BCIT. Photos by Bluey-P & Richard Lee.

For the Record: Texting Teens

I interviewed guest Dr. Peter Chow-White, discussing text messaging, and how it will affect communications among younger generations. (11:43)


Via BCIT. Photo by I Am Adam & Lee Hochstein.

For the Record: Backyard Chickens

Backyard chickens are crossing the road to legalization in Vancouver but are still banned from residential properties in Burnaby. I talked to Gordon World, an advocate for backyard chicken coops. They discuss the merits of making them legal and address some of the arguments against them. (10:39)


Via BCIT. Photo by Steven Johnson.