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Renovation + Evictions | Renovictions, what are they and why they affect you
As you know, Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities to rent IN THE WORLD! One of the things that started happening a few years...

Hermann Fink
May 2, 20232 min read


Meet Chihiro - Student of the Month
The pandemic has changed people's lives in many ways. If you were not an essential worker, you were either laid off or working remotely....

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Apr 25, 20234 min read


Benefits of student accommodation services - Meet Casa
Finding a place to stay in Vancouver is like trying to find Waldo, but in a black & white book. Whether you are looking for an apartment...

Javier LaValle
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Tax Season in Vancouver
The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. Tax season is here! Filing your taxes in Canada as an international student isn't as scary...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Apr 3, 20234 min read


10 tips for renting a house in Vancouver
If you are moving to Vancouver for the first time, I’m sure you’ve realized that rent is not as affordable as you thought. As we have...

Hermann Fink
Mar 28, 20235 min read


Flowers of Vancouver - The history behind Tulips and Cherry Blossoms
It's almost spring! And if you are in Vancouver, you will probably start seeing the evolution of the cherry blossom trees. The once bare...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Central Branch | VPL's hidden secrets
—This dramatic colosseum must be a temple of the great ancestors... —Hold on, smart guy— Javier LaValle interrupted while raising an...

Alejandro Benumea
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Meet Karen Becerra
Student of the month. Every international student’s journey in Canada is unique. Still, the more we talk with students, the more we...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Feb 28, 20236 min read


The effect of Winter on your Health | Take your vitamins!
In the words of Jon Snow: “Winter is coming, we know what’s coming with it.” Winter is officially here and in case you haven’t noticed,...

Hermann Fink
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Chinese New Year and Celebration in Vancouver
If you aren't familiar with the ways of the Chinese community, you might be wondering how we celebrate Chinese New Year. Well, don't...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Feb 14, 20234 min read


Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival
Kick off the new year! 2023 starts with warm news. The hot chocolate festival finally comes back from January 14 to February 14. The fest...

Alejandro Benumea
Feb 7, 20232 min read


5 Things You Need to Know About Dating in Vancouver According to International Students
We asked over 30 international students, all Thrivvers and from 10 different nationalities, their thoughts on dating in Vancity. And...

Javier LaValle
Jan 31, 20233 min read


The Netflix Effect 🎥
The Hollywood of the north is the nickname Vancouver earned as it has strongly impacted the film industry, particularly in the past few...

Javier LaValle
Jan 17, 20233 min read


Thrift Shops in Vancouver
Thrift shops! A great concept many of us only knew because of Hollywood movies, but that is not something we had the chance to experience...

Javier LaValle
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Expectation Vs. Reality
This article is not a series of humourous memes of expectation vs reality, even though we enjoy those memes very much. This article is...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Dec 20, 20226 min read


From English Student to PR - A success story | Learn Jackie’s path to Permanent Residence
The interesting part about Jackie’s story is that she never thought of herself as an ideal candidate for PR. She originally came to...

Javier LaValle
Dec 14, 20224 min read


Why getting a Canadian phone number is so important - And how PhoneBox can help you
“You know, when I arrived in Canada, I didn't care that much about getting a local phone number. I already had a great contract with a...

Javier LaValle
Dec 12, 20223 min read


2023 New Year Celebrations | What to do and how to party
The new year is around the corner, and it represents new beginnings. It is the time to set our unrealistic new year resolutions and make...

Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Dec 9, 20223 min read


Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
If you are an international student in Vancouver or if you are visiting the city in the winter, then your timing is perfect! Canyon...

Alejandro Benumea
Dec 7, 20223 min read


Christmas in Vancouver, Vancouver Christmas Market | A must-experience tradition
If you live in Vancouver and think about Christmas, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the Vancouver Christmas Market. An...

Javier LaValle
Dec 5, 20223 min read
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