Organization urges you to vote

A voter exercises his or her right to vote, by dropping a ballot into the ballot box. - Photo courtesy by Elections BC.

With the provincial election campaign in full swing, citizens are preparing to participate in the cornerstone of democracy: voting. [Read more…]

Traditional Chinese Medicine programs seek to raise standards with degrees

Studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at PCU College. - Photo courtesy of  PSU College

Nearly 430,000 British Columbians with a Bachelor’s degree were employed in 2012. [Read more…]

Dutch community comes alive at orange events

Bitterballen, a Dutch snack served at events such as Queen's Day, is popular amongst the Dutch and others. - Photo by Erna van Balen

The Dutch national anthem, followed by O Canada, sounded at the De Dutch restaurant at Canada Place on April 30, where more than one hundred people gathered. [Read more…]

Dodgeball is no typical team sport

Dodgeball players demonstrating strong team spirit. - All photos courtesy of Vancouver Dodgeball League.

When you think of team sports in Vancouver, beach volleyball, hockey and baseball might spring to mind. [Read more…]

Panel discusses women’s role in digital age of journalism

Digital reporter Kate Webb at Metro daily news. - Photo courtesy by Jeff Hodson

A group of Vancouver’s leading news media journalists gathered on April 20 at the Women in Digital Media panel to discuss women’s role in the evolution of the media and the future of on-line journalism. [Read more…]

Cultural roadblocks may impede early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Dr. Claudia Jacova

Recent research findings have pointed the way to earlier diagnosis and better treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but cultural views may cause delays for patients and their families seeking professional help. [Read more…]

Palestinian composer calls audience to action

Palestinian composer and musician Simon Shaheen - Photo by Henry Leutwyler

On April 27, Palestinian composer and musician, Simon Shaheen, stages a performance that connects music and revolution. [Read more…]

Vancouver demystified

Bloody Alley Square at Gastown. - Photo by Kenny Louie

As Vancouver approaches its 127th anniversary and tourism season nears, it’s time to re-visit stories of the city’s muddled history. [Read more…]

Vancouver boasts about the highest quality water in the world …but does it deliver?

Photo by Tom Ruftery, Flickr

highest quality water in the world
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Focus on Local Artist

Rob Stewart on a set for his film Revolution - Photo courtesy of Revolution

Documentary to inspire revolution
Revolution, the documentary that sounds the alarm about humanity’s present self-destructing trajectory, will open in Vancouver theaters April 12, during Earth Day celebrations. [Read more…]