Heritage buildings of Gastown: Hotel Europe
Gastown, a Vancouver neighbourhood beloved by many for the restaurants, bars and pubs. But to connoisseurs of history, Gastown stands out as the foundation stone of the city.
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November 18 2019 Local Vancouver: hand in hand with nature
Join Canada’s foremost experts in a panel discussing Vancouver’s West Coast Modern architecture and city-building with nature in Thinking Forward: Building With Nature. The upcoming discussion …
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November 4 2019 Local Beyond noodles and spices: An Interview with Meeru Dhalwala
Vancouver owes its glowing reputation as a diverse city in part to its varied cuisines. However, what do we really mean when we talk about a global cuisine? Meeru Dhalwala, chef, author and co-owner…
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October 21 2019 Local Empathy trumps conflict
Conflict and confrontation can be a daily occurrence in everyday life. They can be incited by a difference of opinion, religious belief, social conduct or even parking disputes. Though these …
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October 21 2019 Local Including all of Vancouver
In Alden Habacon’s view, diversity is a fact of Canadian work. Most workplaces in Canada will include people who bear dissimilar appearances, backgrounds, and beliefs. Yet inclusion – ensuring …
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October 7 2019 Local P.E. Moskowitz: The ‘plastic straws’ of gentrification
New Orleans-based author and journalist P.E. Moskowitz (who identifies as queer) has written for The New Yorker, Slate, and the New York Times. They will speak about their research surrounding the …
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October 7 2019 Local (Em)Powering up for winter
The Empower Me program helps make homes more energy-efficient. | Photo courtesy of Empower Me
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September 23 2019 Local Being Punjabi: Exhibition shares inclusive stories of struggle and success
A shot from Being Punjabi: Unfolding the Surrey Story.
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September 23 2019 Local An investigation into local herbal delights
Master class at Park and Tilford Gardens, 2018. | hotos courtesy of Anastasiia Dushyna
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August 26 2019 Local Practicing everyday philosophy
Valerie Malla will be moderating Culturalism versus racism: What is the difference between them? How is our DNA connected to these concepts? at the Surrey Central Branch Library on Sept.11 as well …