Sarah Grochowski

2 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Sarah Grochowski

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1B.C. political scientist Richard Johnston says record-high advance voting numbers reflect changes in voter habits, not necessarily a shift in political momentumArticle contentBritish Columbians turned out in strong numbers for advance voting before Monday’s federal election, with Elections Canada reporting some of the highest participation rates in the country. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.

2 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Sarah Grochowski

Advertisement 1Each Vancouver Sun Run clinic session in the DTES began with a buzz of energy in the Carnegie centre’s multipurpose room, as participants — ages 28 to 71 — prepared to hit the pavement. Article contentEach Sunday for the past 10 weeks, I helped to train a group of Downtown Eastside locals for this year’s Vancouver Sun Run. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentJust before 10 a.m., I laced up my runners and made my way to the Carnegie Community Centre.

3 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Sarah Grochowski

Advertisement 1'It felt like he was a predator and I was prey. He locked in on me,' the woman said in a TikTok video posted TuesdayArticle contentContent warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence and injury. Those who have been a victim of violent crime can contact VictimLinkBC by phone or text at 1-800-563-0808 or by email at [email protected] for immediate crisis support and resources. VictimLinkBC is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

3 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Sarah Grochowski

Advertisement oopSkip to ContentAdvertisement 1The event marked its 26th year with an energetic parade through Newton, where several streets were closed off to accommodate the enormous turnout. Article contentSurrey’s streets overflowed with colour, music and crowds on Saturday, as one of the world’s largest Sikh festivals returned in full force — and doubled as a campaign stop for federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.

4 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Sarah Grochowski

Advertisement 1Unlike co-operative housing, co-housing follows a strata ownership model. Residents own their individual homes while sharing common spaces designed to build social connection. Article contentAfter more than a decade of planning, a group of Langley residents has officially broken ground on one of British Columbia’s few co-housing developments — part of a growing, community-led housing movement taking root across Canada.