Author Archives: Christine German

Beauty Queen

In this radio documentary, first year broadcast journalism students, Sarah Massah and Jessica Rivers, introduce us to an unconventional Beauty Pageant that embraces a community often ridiculed for its’ differences.

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Food for the Soul

A former sex-trade worker dedicates time to improving the lives of women still living on the streets…in this radio documentary, Michael Popove, introduces us to the woman behind Jen’s Kitchen.

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Lost & Found

Hundreds of people are lost in the North Shore mountains every year and it is the brave souls from North Shore search and rescue who tirelessly work to bring them home…this is their story.

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This is Burnaby: Southsiders

While the Vancouver Whitecaps hone their skills on the grassy turf of Empire Stadium, a legion of dedicated fans – known as the Southsiders – share their passion for the team and the beautiful game from one local Burnaby pub. Continue reading

Fearless Survival

Imagine being trapped in an avalanche and living to tell the tale…in this radio documentary produced by first year broadcast journalism students, we meet one heroic thrill seeker who can do just that. Continue reading

This is Burnaby: SFU Story

An article in The Peak newspaper at SFU incites anger among the student body for its reference to the KKK. Continue reading

Radio Documentary: Camel Milk

…the story of one Vancouver family struggling to save their sick child who find healing in an unconventional source – Camel Milk. Continue reading

This is Burnaby Feature: A Boat Bound for Change

One lucky Burnaby high-school student gets ready to set sail on the adventure of a lifetime in this radio documentary about the Students On Ice organisation… Continue reading

Broadcast Journalism Students win CBC Mowatt award…

A look at an unconventional form of schooling at East Vancouver’s Purple Thistle center. Continue reading

BCIT Broadcast Journalism is on Holiday

After another successful year here at BCIT, we are taking a break for the summer.  However, the posts will not stop so tune in regularly as we continue to bring you some of our best radio documentary productions from the … More →