Presented by 5X Fest

Category: 

News

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers
Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.
July 6, 2023
News

Uber and Lyft drivers in Metro Vancouver are protesting for better working conditions, pay and transparency

With increased costs of living, drivers say they're making less money with few pathways for support
March 2, 2023
News

On the floods in Pakistan, "Loss and Damage" fund and understanding climate disasters in the Global South
Two climate activists and scholars from Pakistan offer a complex understanding of the recent floods
January 12, 2023
News

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference
Despite various reports and investigations, Infantino fails to grasp the gravity of the situation
November 30, 2022
News

If they stop, they die: Iranian protesters and journalists are fighting for freedom
Iranian protestors and journalists in growing danger as protests related to Amini's death continue
October 5, 2022
News

Canadian universities do not need a "free speech guardian"
No one needs a bureaucrat’s permission to be free. 
July 6, 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
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
News

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Four Sikh elders have been attacked in parts of New York over the last month.
May 11, 2022
News

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada
Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.
February 17, 2022
News

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival
We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?
February 17, 2022

About 5X Press

Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers.

Subscribe to 5X Press

Join our email list to be the first to receive updates on the latest from 5X Press.

You're on the 5X Press list! Check your inbox for updates.
Oops! Something went wrong — check your email and try again.

5X Weekly Roundup

About
5X FestOur StoryAuthorsDonate
Join Us
Write for UsSponsorContact

Subscribe to 5X Press

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
©5XFestival 2022
5X Fest, Race to the Stage, download app, summer festival, instagram