Tim Reinert
Articles by Tim Reinert
Alternate world of comics reveals diverse faces
July 9 2012 LiteratureThe new half African-American, half Hispanic face of Spider Man is now on comic book stands - (c) Marvel
The internet…
Conservatives and immigrant voters: an unconventional love story
March 19 2012 PoliticalSignage protesting Minister of Immigration Jason Kenney - photo by Tim Reinert
In the first half of this two…
Conservatives and Immigrant Voters: an unconventional love story
March 9 2012 PoliticalCourting the immigrant vote has become a raison-dêtre of the Conservatives. - Photo by Geoffrey Kehrig, Flickr
James …
Merging two official languages
February 21 2012 EducationSince the Official Languages Act was passed in 1969, Canada has had two official languages: English, and French. In theory, it was designed to ensure easy access to all services in either language. …
Writer revisits 1970s South Africa through book
February 7 2012 LiteratureErich Rautenbach, South African author – Photo courtesy of Erich Rautenbach
When one thinks of apartheid-era South …
Conservative crime bill affects new immigrants and marginalizes aboriginals
January 24 2012 PoliticalActivist Chris Preston - Photo by Wendy Perry
If you live in Canada, your chances of being attacked by a beaver are …
New Canadian citizenship ceremony practices continue to cause a stir
January 10 2012 ImmigrationOpinions continue to differ in regards to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s Dec. 12 decision to introduce new rules that require new Canadians to uncover their faces while obtaining their …
Eastside Culture Crawl showcases the talent of Vancouver artists
November 14 2011 CultureInto the Night – Corinne Wolcoski
To help celebrate the vibrant and exciting arts community of East Vancouver, …
Che Guevara occupies the hearts of the under represented
October 31 2011 Featured ArticleErnesto “Che” Guevara’s legend has grown considerably in the decades since his death on October 9, 1967 at the hands of the Bolivian army, with rumors persisting – to this day – that the …
Tackling the weather factor
October 17 2011 Cover StoryGranville Street at Night - Photo by Jennifer Johnston
Rain. If you’ve lived in Vancouver for any length of time, …