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The moon is our nearest heavenly body and, as such, has played a pivotal role in human existence influencing tides, farming, divination, lovers, body cycles and much more. It’s important in …
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October 5 2015 Columns Diversity + creativity + strong economy = multiculturalism
The title of this piece is the main equation which defines the people of Vancouver and the foundations of its growth. According to the Canada 2011 Census, 603,502 citizens live in Vancouver and this …
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October 5 2015 Columns The Left-Right Divide and Canadian Political Parties
In an introductory course to political science at SFU, I devote an entire class to political ideologies. I begin with the left-right divide, then address liberalism, libertarianism, socialism and …
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October 5 2015 Columns ‘Red Tape Reduction Day’: A bad joke from B.C. government
Thank goodness for small mercies: B.C. Premier Christy Clark is steering clear of the federal election.
Unlike Ontario Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne, who has thrown herself fully behind the …
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October 5 2015 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier The Little House That Could
This charming 127-year-old yellow house at 1380 Hornby St. has witnessed much of Vancouver’s dynamic history. George Leslie House was built in the late 1800’s by its first owner George Leslie. …
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September 21 2015 Columns Living the multicultural life
Living the full duration of my 17 years in metro Vancouver, I have always been immersed in the cultural diversity this city embodies. My first day of kindergarten at Sir William Osler Elementary, I …
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September 21 2015 Columns Promises, promises...
Photo by Sophia PhotographyDuring an election campaign promises rain down. They come in waves, always with the purpose of …
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September 21 2015 Columns Is Vancouver Community College facing death by a thousand cuts?
As school resumed this month across British Columbia, many commentators made note of the one-year anniversary of the B.C. government’s dispute with teachers. The situation isn’t as hot as last …
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September 21 2015 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier A shucking good time!
A trip to Gibsons, BC on Saturday, September 12, provided the opportunity to discover Shuckfest 2015, the 4th annual outdoor festival celebrating food, drink and music. Presented by Smitty’s Oyster…
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http://www.crossed-flag-pins.comSeptember 7 2015 Verbatim A Belgian traveller’s tale
Image by http://www.crossed-flag-pins.comDo I have a valid passport? Why doesn’t the lady from the office answer? Will …