The impressions of a community frozen in time is what inspired Guy Taylor to research the historical Finnish Settlement in Richmond known as Finn Slough. Winner of Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s …

No chimneys here, but plenty of glögg, lussekatter, smorgasbord – and Disney. The Scandinavian Community Centre Society (SCCS) will host a diverse line-up of holiday events this month, including …

Arndt Peltner. | Photo courtesy of Arndt Peltner

“When I first started [in journalism], an editor told me, ‘radio is like theatre in your mind’,” recalls Arndt Peltner, founder and host …

The United Nations International Day of Support and Care returns on Oct. 29 recognizing the ongoing need for both paid and unpaid care work. For Vic Gailiunas, coordinator of North Shore Community …

With the theme of connecting people through books, Vancouver Writers Fest returns for its 37th rendition from Oct. 21 to 27. Guest curated by Kim Thúy, the festival celebrates literature through 88…

On Oct. 3, Simon Fraser University (SFU) will celebrate the 2024 Ellen and Warren Tallman Writer-in-Residence poet Junie Désil with a launch event at its Harbour Centre. The evening will feature a …

“Open your mind, open your heart, and try to be engaged with whatever initiative is happening around you,” says Claudia Diaz-Diaz, assistant professor of leadership studies at the University of …

“The productivity problem not only affects newcomers but also has broader implications for the local population and the future of Canadian society,” says Soudabeh Rafiei, a senior manager of the…

“I find it healing and cathartic to sing about the things that are hard and the feelings that are hard,” says local musician Kimiko Dorey (who performs professionally as Kimiko). “And in doing…

For Atkilt Asefa, owner of Gojo Cafe Ethiopia on Commercial Drive, the saying “Eat Together, Share with Each Other,” captures the uniqueness, warmth and diversity of Ethiopian cuisine. Gojo Cafe…