Disability advocacy: the power of lived experiences
There still remains a continued need to better understand the struggles of those with disabilities, and to build inclusive societies that dignify their experiences. On Dec. 3, the UN’s annual …
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November 27 2023 Community Germaine Koh - Creation that threads the needle of what’s possible
Photo courtesy of the Blue Cabin project
Breakthroughs happen when people push the boundaries of what’s allowed. This December, Vancouver-based artist and organizer Koh will be one of this …
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November 13 2023 Community Listen, learn and connect at Zee Zee Theatre’s Queer Asian Stories Collection at Vancouver Public Library
Art by Isa Rodrigues
Zee Zee Theatre offers an intimate story-telling experience in its latest project Queer Asian Stories Collection. On Nov. 18, 19, 25 and 26 in the Vancouver Public Library, …
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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 Community Food security is as challenging as ever for students at UBC
As the rising cost of food continues to affect Canadian residents, university students—like those attending UBC—are some of the hardest hit, having to navigate substantial demands on both time …
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October 30 2023 Community Overcoming adversity: The Courage To Come Back Awards open nominations for 2024
For those that manage to persevere against the odds, it can be enough of a reward to affirm oneself in the face of adversity. However, it’s also nice to be recognized every once in a while, and a …
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October 30 2023 Community A new UBC study investigates how social robots might improve the quality of life at Canadian long-term care homes
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, as Canada’s long-term care homes became hotspots for the pandemic-inducing virus, the physical and mental well-being of Canada’s elderly demographic was …
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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 Immigration Museum of Vancouver - How to make room in Vancouver for those who need it most
The GHETTO exhibition, now showing at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) until November 12, is “a theoretical rezoning project that proposes the development of housing for refugees through the transfer…