Simon Yee
Articles by Simon Yee
A year of chapulling: reflections on Gezi Park and beyond
June 23 2014 Community
Gezi Park Project’s First Tree at John Hendry Park. | by Simon Yee
Members of Vancouver’s Turkish-Canadian community came…
The challenges of pursuing soccer stardom
June 9 2014 Cover Story
Illustration by Afshin Sabouki
Despite the popularity of recreational soccer, many Canadian youth soccer players face …
Celebrating Scandinavian Midsummer with wife carrying and Viking living
June 9 2014 CultureThe 19th annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival will be held on the grounds of the Scandinavian Community Centre on June 21–22, as well as an Ember Skies Dance for patrons 19 years of age and older…
How to survive a disaster in Punjabi and other languages
May 12 2014 Cover StoryBowen Island residents listening to the emergency preparedness session offered by Canadian Red Cross volunteer Sarah Thompson. | Photo …
Ashoka Fellow incorporates environmental sustainability into Chinese cultural traditions
April 28 2014 Community
Claudia Li, Bard Suen, and Kevin Huang (right) | by Simon Yee
Social activism at the local level and environmental …
Being street smart about Canadian culture
April 7 2014 Community
Karen George addresses the group. | Photo by Simon Yee
What is the proper etiquette when one is invited to go to a party in …