Alison Chiang
Articles by Alison Chiang

Families in an Age of Globalization
February 9 2015 Cover StoryVancouver is home to more than twice the average rate of mixed-race couples, with 8.5 per cent compared to …

The new face of the Nepalese community in Vancouver
January 26 2015 CommunityThe late 1980s saw a small group of Nepalese make a new life in Vancouver. What began as a migration of highly skilled professionals is now expanding to include young students, entrepreneurs and …

Living the curriculum: an Italian-inspired approach to learning
January 12 2015 CommunityMother and baby dancers in the Foolish Operations Ensemble create a performance of Embody/In My Body.” | Photo by Yvonne …

Dressing the part: Today’s fashion and cultural influence
December 8 2014 ArtThe number of toes on a dragon, the modern evolution of saris, the importance of colour, where khakis came from –Richmond Museum’s latest exhibit Interwoven World (Identity and Fashion) takes …

Turkish Ambassador sees similarities between Canada and home country
November 17 2014 InternationalVancouver’s claim to fame, according to Turkish Ambassador to Canada, Selcuk Unal, is that it was first – the first city to establish a Turkish Canadian Society, back in 1963.
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Burnaby candidates seek to connect with all voters
November 3 2014 Cover StoryIn the 2011 Burnaby municipal elections, voter turnout was just 23 per cent, below the provincial …

Vancouver’s Turkish community maintains Republic Day tradition half way across the world
October 20 2014 CommunityOn Oct. 29, nearly 10,000 km from Vancouver, Turkey will celebrate its 91st birthday, also known as Republic Day. The Turkish Canadian Society in Vancouver will also celebrate Republic Day with …

UBC prof creates opportunities for practical change
October 6 2014 LocalAs a young child who was more familiar with nature than watching television, UBC professor Kai Chan knew his path was to create change and opportunity in the sciences – and to make those changes …

Universal themes of love, support and teamwork in Soran Mardookhi’s Turbulence
September 22 2014 CultureTurbulence, a movie about the love between …

Telling their stories: Cultural diversity in Vancouver theatre
September 8 2014 Cover StoryIf all the world’s a stage, a number of theatre and arts groups in Vancouver want to see their …