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Come Toward the Fire’s celebration of Indigenous musicians
Music’s universal connection allows people the chance to explore another nation’s cultural heritage. UBC’s Chan Centre, …
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August 21 2023 Columns International Day for People of African Descent
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies.
Honouring the …
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August 21 2023 Local Wellstream: Safe strategies for youth and teens
Although population data studies indicate the prevalence of mental health and substance use among youth and teens has been relatively stable over the past years, there has been a worrying increase …
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August 21 2023 Economy Children often influence what families eat and junk food marketers know it
A new study shows why mascots and cartoon characters don’t belong in food marketing for kids
Would you let a clown influence what brand of car you buy? How about choosing your household …
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August 21 2023 Culture The last of the summer music
There is still time to catch some summer concerts before fall sets in.
From reggae, afrobeat and dub to soul to alt-pop with dreamy synths and melodious vocals, three distinctive concerts will …
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July 10 2023 Immigration Refugees Welcome: making room for Metro Vancouver’s asylum seekers in a tight rental market
In the years leading up to the pandemic, the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSofBC) noted accelerated arrival numbers of refugee claimants in Metro Vancouver. Though the COVID-19 …
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July 10 2023 Economy A promising bioplastic made from B.C. coastal seaweed
“Canadian farmers use 62,000 tons of plastic products and packaging annually and the Agrifoods industry accounts for 1,900,000 tons of plastic products,” says Ranah Chavoshi, a Simon Fraser …
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July 10 2023 Art Hands-on, family friendly and accessible art making for all
Eastside Arts Society calls all artists and creatives to participate in their two-day summer art making event CREATE! Arts Festival, a youth-friendly space for learning, discovering and creating.…
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July 10 2023 Culture Indian Summer Festival’s Punch Up - Laughter in the face of adversity
Anoushka Ratnarajah from Indian Summer Festival (ISF) is curating a stand-up comedy show, Punch Up, that will explore the theme of interconnectedness through a diverse line-up of comedians who …
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June 26 2023 Community Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2023
In order to mark National Indigenous History Month in June, eight inspiring young Indigenous leaders from across Canada have been invited to meet with the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples.
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