— February, 2013
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Ode to Vancouver
February 18 2013 ColumnsVancouver is many things – a world-class urban metropolis, a home for immigrants seeking a better life, and much more. But to me, first and foremost, it’s my home.
Now, my relationship to this …
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Fringe sports increase in global popularity
February 18 2013 Cover StoryAn estimated 3,000 women play rugby in British Columbia, increasing its popularity and quickly becoming less of a fringe sport. Photo …
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Spencie's View
February 18 2013 Columns
Spencie’s View
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Electoral campaigns and social media – a limited reach
February 18 2013 ColumnsSocial media is now a big part of North American politics. Photo by Cazimira, FlickrThe now unavoidable role of social media …
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Tibetan community embraces Resettlement Project for 1,000 Tibetan refugees
February 18 2013 CommunityTibetan Pemten Lama, owner of Himalaya Arts and Crafts on W. Broadway, immigrated to Canada from Nepal in 2005. Photo by Léo …
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Once more on those dominoes
February 18 2013 ColumnsEarlier this month, I ripped into the B.C. government’s TV advertising blitz. Since the ads continue to run during prime time – gobbling up taxpayers’ money to boost the image of an unpopular …
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Restaurant awards help eliminate Chinese cuisine’s stigma
February 18 2013 CulturePan-fried Shanghainese Buns at Top Shanghai Cuisine Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Chinese Restaurant AwardsCritics will …
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Language struggles overshadow learning disability symptoms in ESL students
February 18 2013 HealthMany learning disabilities may go unnoticed in ESL students. Photo by Darien Library, FlickrThe difficulties inherent in …
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Ibero-americanism hits the Vancity screen
February 18 2013 CultureScene from the film Wilaya, playing at the New Spanish Cinema Week. Photo courtesy of Vancouver International Film Festival…
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Winter Farmers Market
February 18 2013 ColumnsWelcome to the Farmers Market!The winter market near Nat Bailey Stadium, running until April 27, is a great place to meet your…