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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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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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February 5 2024 Community Unleashing potential: Vancouver Adapted Music Society's innovative approach to music inclusivity
What started with two musicians looking to find a way back into music after suffering sports-related injuries, has become a foundation through which artists of all abilities are encouraged to create…
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January 22 2024 Community The rich history, isolated present and hopeful future of Vancouver’s Black community
Every February, people across Canada and the U.S. celebrate Black History Month to honour and uplift the legacies of Black communities. This year, advocacy groups, like Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS)…
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January 22 2024 Community Building bridges of empathy and understanding: Theatre Terrific champions inclusivity in performance art
Part 1 in a series highlighting the intersection between disability and arts in Metro Vancouver.
For almost four decades, Theatre Terrific has been pioneering inclusivity through performance art.…
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January 8 2024 Local Chinese Canadians tell ‘small stories that make up a big history’
Chinese Canadians make up a significant part of Canada’s history, but this fact is often forgotten when people talk about Canadian heritage. To remedy that oversight, the Chinatown Storytelling …
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November 13 2023 Local Hell Yeah Prince George! Facebook group fosters positivity and charity within the community
For many Prince George community members, the Hell Yeah Prince George! (or HYPG!) Facebook group serves as a beacon of positivity amidst the onslaught of negative news online. What started as a …
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October 30 2023 Local Chinatown-based non-profit organization integrates seniors into society
There are often many barriers that prevent seniors from living their best lives. Health complications are one part of the picture, but loneliness, advocating for one’s needs, and a lack of agency …
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October 16 2023 Local Langara College, AFOA Canada & BC Celebrate their first cohort of Indigenous graduates in financial management
The graduation of an inaugural Indigenous cohort with a Financial Management certificate paves the way for a new generation of Indigenous financial leaders. Last month, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ …
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September 25 2023 Local A welcoming invitation for Truth and Reconciliation Day
For upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30, the Nisga’a Ts’amiks Vancouver Society sends out an open and inclusive invitation to all for hope, healing, celebration of culture, …