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Arts & culture

My reflections on Mississippi Masala and Anti-Blackness in the South Asian community
Dismantling anti-Blackness by unlearning what we’ve been taught
June 22, 2022
Conversation

My mom did my Palla ceremony and I have no regrets
The choice to have my mother complete the Palla Rasam became very controversial within my family
June 20, 2022
Conversation

You can keep your Rainbow slacktivism this Pride month
PRIDE has gone from a radical celebration to a corporate ploy for money, and we aren't here for it.
June 15, 2022
Community

A local woman’s reflection on how access to abortion in B.C. impacted her life

Healthcare in the province is still falling short.
June 15, 2022
What's trending

Why Love Island is my not-so-guilty pleasure
And I don't feel bad about it one bit.
June 15, 2022
Community

Ruex Cafe and Bar— a must-try brunch spot and lounge in the heart of Surrey

Check out Surrey’s newest Australian inspired brunch spot on King George
June 8, 2022
Community

Meet the performers: Aanam’s music blends cultures and sounds from all around the world
Aanam shares everything about her musical journey from her influences, role models and more.
June 8, 2022
Arts & culture

Meet the performers: Rehma, a dreamy artist making her own space in the music world
Rehma will be hitting the stage at the 5X Blockparty on June 11
June 7, 2022
News

The never-ending cycle of bad news shouldn’t cost you your mental health

You are paying an emotional tax every time you give allow yourself to get consumed by negativity.
June 2, 2022
Community

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop
Non-binary artist does comedy show at Rio Theatre for LGBTQIA + fans
June 2, 2022
News

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”
The passing of of Sidhu Moosewala is an immeasurable loss.
June 1, 2022
News

“You are terrorists, we are patriots,” chant protesters outside Trudeau fundraiser in Surrey

Understanding the link between "patriotism" and racism.
May 27, 2022

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Arts & culture

Have A Merry Litmas With More Top 10 Playlists from 2019
Tis’ the season to jam out to the best 2019 tracks before the year-end.
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Arts & culture

Turn Up with Our Top 10 Playlist for 2019
Turn up to our top 10 playlist created by members of the 5X Fam.
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12/14/19
Conversation

No One Wants to Be India’s Daughter, But Is It Safe to Be Anyone’s Daughter?
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12/4/19
Community

How Sandy Gill’s new collaboration with Reitman’s pays homage to her South Asian heritage.

Sandy Gill embraces her Punjabi heritage as one of the new diversity ambassadors for Reitmans.
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Conversation

What my dream job as a puppy cuddler taught me about my mental health
Pet therapy is the mood booster we all need this winter.
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What's trending

5 Trends dominating your FYP on TikTok this week

Using my guilty pleasure for good and diving into my favourite trending TikTok sounds.
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Community

How CEO Anjali Sud reinvented Vimeo and took the company public
Meet Anjali Sud, the Indian-American CEO of Vimeo who took the video-streaming platform public.
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