Youth Voice

This Remembrance Day, as we honour the brave individuals who served and continued to serve, many of us wear the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. It is a powerful tradition, but have you ever thought about the environmental footprint of the single-use paper poppies? This year, a young girl in our community, Lulu, was inspired to make a change.  Lulu crafted beautiful, reusable poppies from ribbon, offering a sustainable alternative. Not only are they eco-friendly, but she dec

White Rock, BC – A local resident’s compassion, amplified by a powerful community partnership, has made a direct impact on families in Cuba. After a vacation revealed a critical need for basic supplies, Tiffany (ins: tiffany_chen1234) pledged to act on her return trip this spring. She launched a drive for summer clothes and school supplies, a personal mission that quickly became a community-wide endeavor. The initiative found its strength in collaboration. Dozens of neighbour

White Rock, by Mark Once upon a time, thrifting was what you did when you were broke or looking for Halloween costumes. Now? It’s a full-on global vibe. From Tokyo to Toronto, people everywhere are digging through racks of secondhand treasures—and loving it. Whether it’s for the planet, the price tag, or the pure thrill of the hunt, thrifting has officially gone worldwide. In North America, thrift shopping has transformed into a fashionable activity. Gen Z influencers are tra

White Rock, by James November 11, 2025 Ghana’s fashion scene is undergoing a radical transformation, led not by international brands, but by a new generation of local visionaries. Faced with the overwhelming tide of imported secondhand clothing and textile waste, these young entrepreneurs are refusing to see it as a problem. Instead, they are building a vibrant, circular economy by treating discarded fast fashion as their raw material. They are not just cleaning up; they are

White Rock, By Mark (October 19, 2025) The world’s favourite minimalist perfume brand, Le Labo , is proving that smelling good and doing good can actually go hand in hand, though it’s still learning how to walk the eco-talk. Famous for cult scents like Santal 33 and its “freshly blended in-store” vibe, Le Labo has been making waves with its sustainability moves. The brand now lets customers refill their perfume bottles at select boutiques, a rare move in luxury beauty. That m