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On Thursday May 31, the morning drive talk radio programs in Vancouver were growling with complaints. Bewildered traffic reporters called in breathless reports. The reason for the agitation on the airwaves was that members of the Musqueam First Nation and their supporters had carried out an unusual protest march that had gone up the on-ramp and had blocked the north end of the Arthur Laing Bridge. [Read more...]
Issue 1
June 5th - June 19th 2012
Why we should all stop and pay attention while the Musqueam block traffic
On Thursday May 31, the morning drive talk radio programs in Vancouver were growling with complaints. Bewildered traffic reporters called in breathless reports. The reason for the agitation on the airwaves was that members of the Musqueam First Nation and their supporters had carried out an unusual protest march that had gone up the on-ramp and had blocked the north end of the Arthur Laing Bridge. [Read more...]
Quebec’s striking students: are general elections next on the agenda?
Quebec’s striking students have recently passed the 100 day mark. You can’t say that the student movement in Quebec is losing any of its steam. Quite the opposite: the controversial special law recently adopted by Jean Charest’s government served only to fan the fires. [Read more...]
At the beginning, it doesn’t look like much, but then…
Where to begin? I remember when I first landed at YVR. I was tired from the trip. All I was able to do was to go with the flow. Obviously, lots of things struck me as odd. My first true moment of perplexity was my host family’s father’s invitation to embrace. [Read more...]
Shadeism – bringing it to light
Shade-ism. The film, which gained notoriety in 2011 for its examination of the impact of discrimination based on skin tone, has been well received for its role in launching a dialogue about this taboo subject. Great efforts have been made throughout the world and within Canada to eliminate discrimination based on race and ethnicity. [Read more...]
Art exhibit explores the power of four nations
If you’re unfamiliar with the term BRIC you should check out the Listel Hotel Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. Since March 2012, the exhibition revolves around four emerging economic powers – Brazil, Russia, India and China. [Read more...]
YVR volunteer contributes to Canadian integration
At the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), that first impression seems to be taken seriously. Since 1989, thousands of volunteers have been recruited to provide passengers and guests with directions and information on facilities, retail and airport services. [Read more...]
Italians continue to drive history
On Sunday, June 10, “Little Italy” on Commercial Drive will spring to life in an extravaganza of food, music, dance, art, sport, and entertainment. “This is an opportunity,” Brunella Gaudio of the Italian Day Festival Society says, “to revive and remind people of the Italian heritage and culture in Vancouver, and to recognize the accomplishments of the new generation of Italian-Canadians.” [Read more...]
Portuguese groups encourage youth to revive their community
One of the earliest European settlers in B.C. traces his roots back to Portugal. Now there are about 500 of Silvey’s descendants in B.C. and a Portuguese population that continues to make its presence felt in the community. [Read more...]
Cultural Calendar
Father’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something to do on this day, there’s the Car Free Day Block Party. Other notable events are the Vancouver International Storytelling Festival, Russia Day, Drums on Air and more. [Read more...]
