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Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health
The latest from the 5X advice column.
April 11, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.
April 8, 2022
Conversation

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Moving towards community-building and relational allyship.
April 6, 2022
Community

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month at 5XFestival.
April 6, 2022
What's trending

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation
Watching Netflix’s Bridgerton made me see myself at the centre of Regency romance.
April 5, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want
"Understanding their rationale doesn’t necessarily mean that they are right"
April 4, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

The discourses I hated this week.
April 1, 2022
Conversation

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond
My grandparents had a huge impact on my life – the extent of which I didn’t realize until recently
March 31, 2022
Conversation

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?
But what makes mental health palatable? Is it only palatable when the person is high functioning?
March 31, 2022
Arts & culture

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup
Who to expect at the Blockparty this year
March 30, 2022
Arts & culture

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed
A reflection on the 2009 film Dev. D
March 29, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws
A complicated answer to a complicated question.
March 28, 2022

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From Prem Jyotish to Co-Star: how Astrology became mainstream

Why you’re more like your parents than you think.
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2/3/21
Community

Getting to know Intense: the international producer who never forgot his roots
Getting to know Surrey's own internationally known producer Intense.
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2/3/21
Conversation

Abstract artist Erin Sandhu on navigating the world through her creative expression
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1/27/21
Conversation

Leaving behind outdated traditions: It’s time to evolve the doli ceremony
The married chapter of a woman's life does not need to be marked by romanticized tearful goodbyes.
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1/27/21
Community

Meet Sharan Guruparan, the cover girl for the Cartel Madras Weed anthem
“BIPOC women running a whole cannabis cartel? Of course I’d be down.”
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1/27/21
News

Live-streaming the revolution: historic tractor march documented on social media
The revolution is being live-streamed, and we can’t afford to change the channel.
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1/27/21
News

Wrongfully claiming Indigenous heritage is harmful to Indigenous communities
The Canadian film industry has been rocked after allegations that prominent filmmaker Michelle Latim
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1/27/21
News

White Supremacy posters spotted in parts of Vancouver, Surrey and Nanaimo

White Supremacist posters were spotted across British Columbia following the pro-Trump riots.
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1/19/21
Conversation

Can we be kinder to our bodies in 2021?

Whether you’ve gained weight or not, there are a million reasons to be kinder to our bodies in 2021.
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1/19/21

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