Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

April 20, 2023

Conflicting reviews roll in for popular new Pixar film “Soul”

While some loved the film, others pointed out criticisms or contradictions in their representation.

January 12, 2021

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Our top obsessions of 2020

After the year of the lockdown, here are some of the top obsessions we’ve picked up while being home

December 30, 2020

Artists we discovered this year, underground and in the mainstream

Here are some artists we discovered this year!

December 30, 2020

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2020 Wrapped: A year in review

Yep, this actually happened. Taking a look at the wild year we had.

December 30, 2020

Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey

Khan speaks to 5X Press about his career and what the award means to him.

December 23, 2020

Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis

Just last week, Cyclone Yasa was the second largest storm to hit the Southeast Pacific this year.

December 23, 2020

Community organization launches mutual aid fund for BIPOC youth amid pandemic

The Winter Support Fund is a mutual aid system Leading in Colour has set up.

December 23, 2020

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU

A Black alumnus from SFU was violently attacked and arrested by an RCMP officer on December 11.

December 23, 2020

Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

Learn new Bhangra moves you can break out post-COVID-19!

December 15, 2020

“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature

The accomplishment becomes more pronounced in light of Chouhan's activism and public service.

December 15, 2020

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi

South Asian evening wear designer Mani Jassal speaks to 5X Press about her latest collection

December 15, 2020