Simon Yee
Articles by Simon Yee

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December 5 2022 EventsThe holiday season is here once again and 2022 is fast coming to a close. I hope the year has been kind to everyone. Dress warmly and check out some of the events and shows happening this month! See…

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November 21 2022 EventsI hope everyone is staying warm on these cold Autumn nights. Winter is just around the corner and the sights and sounds of the holiday seasons are coming alive. Stay warm, have fun and why not check…

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November 7 2022 EventsRemembrance Day is November 11, where Canadians honour soldiers who served in the war and gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Check out the Legion website at legion.ca to find a…

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October 24 2022 EventsDid you know that not only is Halloween celebrated around this time, but the Mexican festival Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos) happens on Nov. 2. Like Halloween, it features traditions focusing…

“Day After…”: A slice of life on the Rocket in the rivers of Bangladesh
October 3 2022 CultureFor about 100 years, paddle steamers have been an important method of river travel in Bangladesh. In the early 20th century, they were one of the fastest vessels sailing the Ganges Delta and were …

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October 3 2022 EventsHope everyone’s enjoying their October so far! To me, the crisp autumn weather is the most relaxing kind of weather: not too hot, not too cold and you’re able to see the change in tree leaves …

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September 19 2022 EventsThe Fall Season is here! Enjoy the crisp autumn weather by checking out the many events and festivals happening all across Metro Vancouver. The Vancouver International Film Festival is probably …

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September 5 2022 EventsEnjoy the last two weeks of the Summer 2022 season before we welcome the Fall season. Check out the various events and festivals happening this month, or just even go out and take in the summer sun!…

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August 22 2022 EventsI’m hoping everyone has been enjoying their summer so far! Enjoy these next two weeks before Labour Day by enjoying the sun and checking out some of the events and festivals below.
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Onwards to OTTAWA
July 4 2022 ColumnsIn June, my wife Sherry and I travelled to Ottawa, the capital of our great country, for the first time. A domestic Canadian trip after a two year hiatus from travelling due to the pandemic felt …