Phoebe Yu
Articles by Phoebe Yu
B.C. offshore schools provide Canadian curriculum to far-flung students
August 26 2013 Cover Story
Photo by eastenhuh, Flickr
Students in B.C. are gearing up for school. Other students in countries like China and Korea are …
Queer film festival celebrates 25 years
August 5 2013 Culture
Queer film theatre-goers at last year’s festival. | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival
Queer stories come …
Navigating the culture of personal space
July 8 2013 International
Differing norms about personal space can complicate intercultural communication. | Photo by Lynn Friedman, Flickr
Learning …
Nordic melodies and North American roots merge on stage
July 8 2013 Columns
Lena Anderson, Faroese-Canadian folk singer. | Photo by
One fateful night changed Lena Anderssen’s life and set her on the …
National Aboriginal Day a spotlight for folk/roots artists
June 17 2013 Community
Angela Harris. – Photos courtesy of Raven Spirit Dance
On June 21, Raven Spirit Dance, a local non-profit Aboriginal …
Community libraries provide easy access to people and resources
June 3 2013 Cover Story
Photo collage by Laura R. Copes, with photos from Phoebe Yu and cybrar-
It’s a rainy spring morning in May, but a steady …
Eco-art builds cultural understanding
May 20 2013 ArtThe topic of pipelines and crude oil in B.C. isn’t likely to go away any time soon, and there are those who strive to find new ways to curb environmental degradation. Activists grapple with changes…
After all the sound and fury, ethnic vote may not matter
April 22 2013 Cover Story
Photo courtesy of B.C. NDP
With B.C. elections less than a month away, political parties are gearing up for a tough fight on …
Vancouver demystified
April 8 2013 Culture
Bloody Alley Square at Gastown. – Photo by Kenny Louie
As Vancouver approaches its 127th anniversary and tourism season …
Cultural Calendar
April 8 2013 Culture
Flower blossoms at the Celebrate Spring Festival – Photo by Danielle Harms, Flickr
Springtime calls for some singing and …