International day of persons with disabilities
People with disabilities – one billion people – are one of the most excluded groups in society. Annually, on Dec. 3, Vancouver joins cities around the world to mark International Day of Persons …
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November 21 2022 Local The appointment of senator Dr. Margo Greenwood
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed Dr. Margo Greenwood as an independent senator to fill a vacancy for British Columbia.
Newly appointed …
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November 7 2022 International The Canadian and the French governments, and local French authorities secure long-term protection of Juno Beach in France
“Canadians came ashore at Juno Beach as part of the most ambitious military operation that the world has ever seen and in turn, helped liberate a continent. The story of Juno Beach and the Battle …
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November 7 2022 Culture A fire in the forest
Never in nature does one see different animals come together in a small space with tolerance. Then again, never in nature has anyone seen so many forest fires.
JMar Electric’s The …
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November 7 2022 International The Charming Taste of European… Cinema !
The EU-funded promotional campaign “The Charming Taste of Europe” once again sponsors the European Film Festival in Canada.
In an effort to support its initiatives, “The Charming Taste of …
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October 24 2022 International Day of the Dead
Photo courtesy of Latincouver
Time to commune with the dead. Across the world, festivals are celebrated throughout the year to honour those who are no longer living. On Nov. 1, join in the Día …
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October 24 2022 Community Recent data on official languages and mother tongues
Statistics Canada has recently released a fourth set of 2021 Census results on mother tongue, languages spoken at home and languages known by Canadians.
Their findings revealed that English and …
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October 24 2022 Columns Accelerating the success of Black entrepreneurs requires reimagining support programs
Halifax’s Smooth Meal Prep is one of two successful businesses co-founded by Nevell Provo that have grown through the pandemic. They generate $700,000 in annual sales, are cash flow positive and …
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October 24 2022 Art Keeping the song alive
Potlatch: music and food. The importance of re-connecting to an ancestral past to heal was not an experience lost on ethnomusicologist Ida Halpern (1910–1987). Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast…
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October 3 2022 Local How climate change is impacting older women
Older women can come to the table to tackle inclusive climate change solutions.
Recent heat waves around the world are reminders of global warming and its detrimental impact on our health and …