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As we know, xenophobia starts with first impressions: a simple glance allows you to see the Other’s difference. If we all come from similar racial backgrounds this difference doesn’t …
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April 4 2016 Columns Let’s get big money out of B.C. politics once and for all
The B.C. Liberals have refused to disclose the guest lists at high-priced fundraising dinners. | Photo courtesy of Michael …
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April 4 2016 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier And the beat goes on
From his commanding view at City Hall, Captain George Vancouver, after whom our city is named, is pointing over the domain he first explored in 1792. Captain Vancouver showed respect for and enjoyed …
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March 21 2016 Columns Vancouver through the senses
There are few cities in the world that have the ability to transport me to different places at different periods of my life. Walking the streets of Vancouver is like stepping into a time machine …
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March 21 2016 Columns Housing affordability crisis finally takes centre stage in B.C. Legislature
Premier Christy Clark announced March 18 that the Province of British Columbia is taking further action to address …
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March 21 2016 selected Spring highlights
What signifies spring in Vancouver better than cherry blossoms! This beautiful array of trees in pink bloom is outside the charming Strathmore Lodge Apartments at Bute St. and Comox St. in the West …
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March 7 2016 Columns A curious phenomena: Linguistic schizophrenia
Association of Linguistic Schizophrenics.Like a fish in water. That’s how I felt a few days after my arrival in …
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March 7 2016 Columns Government must restore free bus passes for people with disabilities
In the right conditions, a single spark can start a roaring fire. The BC Liberals’ decision to take away free bus passes from people with disabilities might just be that spark in British Columbia.…
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March 7 2016 selected The once and future past of the West End
In 1900, when the two houses at Davie & Jervis Streets (on the right side of this picture) were built, the West End was sparsely populated. It was a gentler place of rolling hills and scrub …
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February 22 2016 Columns Salsa’s cultural melting mosaic: social dance expresses diversity
Salsa marries a strict structure with a warm embrace. | Photo by Michelle LeeOne day my best friend made me realize that we…