Japreet Lehal

COLUMN: Free detained journalists

COLUMN: Free detained journalists

'Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression… and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media.'

COLUMN: Free detained journalists
COLUMN: Go greener, for Earth’s sake

COLUMN: Go greener, for Earth’s sake

In order to maintain our planet, we must recognize the global problems we are facing.

COLUMN: Go greener, for Earth’s sake

YOUTH VOICE: Lose interest for our refugees

Financial challenges hurting refugees coming to Canada, writes columnist Japreet Lehal.

COLUMN: Exploring new ways to educate

COLUMN: Exploring new ways to educate

To fully explore the opportunities in university education, studnets need alternative options for learning.

COLUMN: Exploring new ways to educate
COLUMN: Refugee loan repayments are causing hardship

COLUMN: Refugee loan repayments are causing hardship

No refugees who are given asylum in this great country should have to choose between their basic needs and debt payments.

COLUMN: Refugee loan repayments are causing hardship
COLUMN: The plight of aboriginal women

COLUMN: The plight of aboriginal women

As Canadians, it is imperative we take all steps necessary to prevent any more sad tragedies from happening.

COLUMN: The plight of aboriginal women
COLUMN: Democracy and civil liberties at risk

COLUMN: Democracy and civil liberties at risk

The Fair Elections Act has good intentions, but it will fundamentally – and negatively – change the voting system in Canada.

COLUMN: Democracy and civil liberties at risk
COLUMN: Navigating digital media

COLUMN: Navigating digital media

Parents and schools have roles to play in making sure young people are exposed to safe screen time.

COLUMN: Navigating digital media

YOUTH VOICE: Forum gives youth a voice

A recent youth summit hosted by Simon Fraser University drew students as young as 14 years old.

COLUMN: Too many are driven to distraction

COLUMN: Too many are driven to distraction

Motorists must keep in mind that safety is the number-one priority.

COLUMN: Too many are driven to distraction

YOUTH VOICE: Traffic fines just aren’t enough on their own

Distracted driving continues to be among road's biggest dangers, writes columnist Japreet Lehal

COLUMN: Back to school – a great time for fresh beginnings

COLUMN: Back to school – a great time for fresh beginnings

In addition to buying supplies and clothes, it is also important for students of all grades to prepare mentally for the upcoming months.

COLUMN: Back to school – a great time for fresh beginnings
COLUMN: Summer is for volunteering

COLUMN: Summer is for volunteering

As citizens of this world, we have a responsibility to help others and create positive value through our good deeds.

COLUMN: Summer is for volunteering
COLUMN: Revitalizing universities through debate

COLUMN: Revitalizing universities through debate

We must realize that at the very core of education is the concept of questioning the status quo.

COLUMN: Revitalizing universities through debate

YOUTH VOICE: Must find ‘cause’ for effect

Prime Minister’s slight an assault on critical thinking, says Peace Arch News youth columnist Japreet Lehal.

COLUMN: ‘Root causes’ are important

COLUMN: ‘Root causes’ are important

When subjects such as sociology are attacked by politicians, it displays the very 'root' problems existent in the political system today.

COLUMN: ‘Root causes’ are important
COLUMN: Don’t underestimate the importance of sleep

COLUMN: Don’t underestimate the importance of sleep

In our bid to complete multiple tasks throughout the day, we may just be neglecting one of the most important aspects of our lives.

COLUMN: Don’t underestimate the importance of sleep
COLUMN: Building our competitive edge

COLUMN: Building our competitive edge

We must show students is that research is not a mundane activity, but one that yields true benefits.

COLUMN: Building our competitive edge
COLUMN: Ban energy drinks at school

COLUMN: Ban energy drinks at school

New Health Canada regulations fail to fully address the magnitude of the problem.

COLUMN: Ban energy drinks at school
COLUMN: Violent video games need warning labels

COLUMN: Violent video games need warning labels

Though most games are rated, there should be clear warnings that exposure to violent games has been linked to aggressive behaviour.

COLUMN: Violent video games need warning labels