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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…]
Focus on Local Artist
Cultural Calendar
Springtime calls for some singing and dancing in the rain. [Read more…]
A Hidden Symbol?
Off the main path along the waterfront of the Olympic Village, barely visible amidst the new spring growth, is “Canada’s North Star. [Read more…]
International youth choose Vancouver for work and play
Around this time of year, thousands of 18 to 30-year-olds around the world apply to take part in International Experience Canada (IEC), a one or two year working holiday program. [Read more…]
Vancouver society seeks help to raise money for male victims of sexual abuse
Andrew Bhatti, 33, was only nine years old when he was sexually abused by his Big Brother from the Langley Big Brothers Association. The abuse continued until the age of 14. Bhatti is now an activist for male sexual abuse and a patient at the B.C. Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (BCSMSSA), the only one of its kind in B.C. [Read more…]
Marijuana organization continues to push benefits of cannabis use
A year after the Liberal party approved a resolution for the legalization of marijuana during the last Biennial Convention, the party released its first draft policy paper on January 18, 2013. [Read more…]
Digital literacy programs expand at B.C. library system
The Burnaby region of the B.C. library system will expand its free computer training sessions with new classes for seniors starting February 2013. [Read more…]
Vancouver bottle depot seen as a model in Montreal
On a bright cold Saturday morning in downtown Montreal, Ken Lyotier, founder of Vancouver’s non-profit United We Can Bottle Depot (UWC), is counting his stash, tying full plastic bags and dragging them to a storage area. [Read more…]
Toy makers carve out simplicity
British-born Canadian Gary Owens is a self-taught toy maker who looks forward to the Christmas season each year. Owens casual hobby as a toy maker quickly grew into a successful home business, and then into the internationally renowned Tuff Toys store, established in 1987.
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Asians search for alternative to a nursing home, find hope
Afzal Mangalji, is a social worker with Vancouver Coastal Health. He says that South Asian and Chinese seniors are struggling between traditional and modern practices of senior care. [Read more…]
