Simon Yee
Articles by Simon Yee

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February 7 2022 EventsWelcome to February – one month down in the new year, 11 more to go! Some of the celebratory events happening this month include Family Day, Valentine’s Day and Black History Month. Check out …

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January 24 2022 EventsLe nozze di Figaro is a comical story of love and dubious royal entitlement. | Photo courtesy of Chan Centre
Happy Lunar New Year everyone! The Lunar New Year is Feb. 1 ushering in the Year of …

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January 10 2022 EventsGoodbye 2021, and hello 2022! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season, despite the presence of the omicron variant. While I have recommended a few events below, please remember to stay safe and…

A year in review: resilience amid adversity
December 6 2021 Cover StoryThe year 2021, much like the preceding year, brought its fair share of trials and tribulations. In addition to the ongoing pandemic, our province has experienced extreme climate change in the …

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December 6 2021 EventsAnother year has gone by, and while we are all ready for this global pandemic to be over, with the rise of the Omicron variant, remember to observe provincial health measures as you celebrate the …

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November 22 2021 EventsHopefully you’ve gotten your holiday shopping in early – with the global supply chain crisis, there might not be any good gifts available closer to the holidays! Once you’re done with your …

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November 8 2021 EventsNov. 11 is Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations, of which Canada is a member. It was originally created to honour the veterans of the First World War, and was extended to honour veterans …

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October 25 2021 EventsWe’re in the throes of Autumn now, with the falling brown leaves, the shorter days and the smell of pumpkin in the air! Why not check out some of these events happening in the next several days? …

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October 4 2021 EventsI hope everyone is enjoying the crisp autumn weather. The pandemic is still ongoing unfortunately, so many of the events below are either online, outside or have reduced in-person capacity. As …

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September 20 2021 EventsWelcome to Autumn 2021 everyone. Another summer has come and gone, the Canadian federal election has just concluded and the fourth wave of COVID is going strong in parts of the country. It’s been …