Martina Petkov
Articles by Martina Petkov

Wild foods and plant preservation
July 10 2023 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of City of Surrey
According to Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm (CSFS), increasing human population growth and global food demand, is causing major challenges to …

A slice of paradise worth protecting
May 29 2023 LocalSince 1985, Metro Vancouver’s population has increased by more than a million people. As a result much of the natural habitats in the area have been lost, including more than 1,600 hectares (4,000…

Approaching climate action with a healthy dose of positivity
May 8 2023 LocalThe only way to effectively tackle climate change and create lasting, sustainable outcomes, is to make sure people feel happy about the actions they are taking says behavioral scientist Jiaying …

“Community Brain Art” – understanding and engaging with research findings
April 24 2023 LocalMany dream of breaking down barriers and making academic research more accessible. This is exactly what Lianne Cho and colleagues are doing at the University of British Columbia, with the …

The story behind two local writers nominated for the first Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
April 3 2023 Cover StoryCovers of God Isn’t Here Today by Francine Cunningham and We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama.
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is a major new English-language …

Vancouver’s very own Vicky Chow
March 20 2023 CultureVancouver-raised new music ‘monster pianist’ Vicky Chow returns to her hometown as she embraces her acoustic piano roots and performs Philip Glass’ Piano Études, Book 1.
This homecoming …

Exploring the challenges experienced by professional female immigrants
March 6 2023 ImmigrationPeople often study for years to achieve the degree of professional experience they need to excel in their careers. However, all this effort can seem wasted when a person immigrates to a new country,…

How accents affect newcomers in the workplace
February 6 2023 Cover StoryAccents can be heard all around. For many they are a form of identity. But, when it comes to acceptance and integration into a new society, for some their accent can present a challenge.
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Homelands: Exile and Return -In conversation with Amyn Sajoo and Kamal Al-Solaylee
January 23 2023 ImmigrationIn their public conversation on Jan. 26 entitled “Homelands: Exile and Return,” Amyn Sajoo and Kamal Al-Solaylee will delve into that feeling of belonging and the yearning immigrants have about …