When it comes to mental health support, community is key
As the country approaches Canadian Mental Health Week – taking place from May 6 to 12 –residents, governments and organizations are taking the opportunity to highlight the many challenges …
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April 23 2024 Culture “Life is Beautiful”, even with no home
Documentary film festival DOXA returns for its 23rd annual iteration, bringing with it a breadth of films which aim to reflect perspectives from across Canada and around the world. This year’s …
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April 23 2024 Culture Reflection, togetherness, creativity: “Udlot Udlot” at the Roundhouse
Drawing from the oeuvre of the Filipino composer José Maceda, the Vancouver-based non-profit Western Front invites the public to gather for a rare event: the opportunity to create a work of musical…
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April 1 2024 Local B.C. non-profit network could help with labour shortage in charitable sector
Non-profits say they’re struggling to keep quality volunteers and staff due to high burnout – a problem that’s getting worse with inadequate funding for competitive benefits and wages.
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April 1 2024 Local Nurturing community and revitalizing heritage
Embracing the spirit of community and sustainability, the Community Education on Environment & Development (CEED) Centre Society is a non-profit and neighborhood house fostering connections and …
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April 1 2024 Culture Vancouver Jewish Film Festival offers a story for everyone
Less Than Kosher tells the story of a talented yet chaotic musical talent discovering an unexpected artistic path. | Photo courtesy of the Vancouver Jewish Film Centre.
Robert Albanese is excited…
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April 1 2024 Culture Saleem teaches families and children how to heal trauma through stories
It’s not often that children’s stories depict the realities of being a refugee and healing from trauma. Saleem, an animated feature film from Jordan directed by Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha, …
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March 18 2024 Community Intergenerational cultural sharing, with a side of gnocchi
In the last century, plenty has changed about cultural attitudes towards Italians in Canada. While they no longer face widespread discrimination, Italian-Canadians once faced intense levels of …
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March 18 2024 Local Beating back plastic together Local undergrad spearheads community effort to understand microplastics at Vancouver’s beaches
Volunteers use a sieve to parse sand
samples, part of a research effort led
by SFU environmental science student
Helen Wong. | Photo by Anna HippmannHelen Wong has found a way to blend community…
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March 18 2024 Art A legacy beyond art New exhibit showcases the impactful work and life of Tseshaht artist George Clutesi
George Clutesi, Mask of Plenty, 1944. | Photo courtesy of the Royal BC Museum
GEORGE CLUTESI: ḥašaḥʔap / ʔaapḥii / ʕc̓ik / ḥaaʔaksuqƛ / ʔiiḥmisʔap is a retrospective …