B.C. offshore schools provide Canadian curriculum to far-flung students
Students in B.C. are gearing up for school.
Queer film festival celebrates 25 years
Queer stories come out on screen from August 15–25, as the annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival celebrates LGBTQ films and filmmakers in various venues around town.
Navigating the culture of personal space
Learning how to communicate across cultures involves more than just using your voice – non-verbal cues are just as important.
Nordic melodies and North American roots merge on stage
One fateful night changed Lena Anderssen’s life and set her on the path of a musical career, leading her to take the stage at the upcoming Vancouver Folk Music Festival this July.
National Aboriginal Day a spotlight for folk/roots artists
On June 21, Raven Spirit Dance, a local non-profit Aboriginal contemporary dance company, is celebrating National Aboriginal Day with a fundraiser featuring the folksy acoustic guitar stylings of Wayne Lavallee and Angela Harris.
Community libraries provide easy access to people and resources
It’s a rainy spring morning in May, but a steady flow of people from various age groups and cultural backgrounds could already be seen going in and out of the Joe Fortes library on Denman Street.
Eco-art builds cultural understanding
The topic of pipelines and crude oil in B.C isn’t likely to go away any time soon, and there are those who strive to find new ways to curb environmental degradation.
After all the sound and fury, ethnic vote may not matter
With B.C. elections less than a month away, political parties are gearing up for a tough fight on May 14, and the recent B.C. Liberals “Multicultural Strategy” scandal has raised questions about the importance of the ethnic vote.
Vancouver demystified
As Vancouver approaches its 127th anniversary and tourism season nears, it’s time to re-visit stories of the city’s muddled history.
Cultural Calendar
Springtime calls for some singing and dancing in the rain.
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence preach joy, not guilt
There are many roads to deliverance from guilt. For some, a trip to the confessional is standard this Lenten season; but for others, absolution is a long-term process that involves a conscious decision to transform one’s mindset.
Islamic Banking: a form of economic and social justice
With the RRSP deadline behind us, and B.C.’s pending return to GST/PST and income tax season, money matters are once again weighing on the minds of Canadians.
Restaurant awards help eliminate Chinese cuisine’s stigma
Critics will unveil the winners of this year’s best signature dishes from nine categories at the annual Chinese Restaurant Awards on February 26. That Chinese restaurants are being recognized for their culinary artistry shows just how much of an impact the cuisine has had on the city and its people. Local Chinese cuisine continues to make a name for itself as a part of Vancouver’s unique history.