Reflecting on Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month was officially designated in 2002, after the Honourable Vivienne Poy – the first Chinese-Canadian senator – introduced a motion in the Senate to create the commemorative …
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May 29 2023 Local A slice of paradise worth protecting
Since 1985, Metro Vancouver’s population has increased by more than a million people. As a result much of the natural habitats in the area have been lost, including more than 1,600 hectares (4,000…
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May 8 2023 Local Canadians want universal health care for mental health
Many Canadians believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis and the government is not doing enough about it. Every May, since 1951, Canadians – in communities, schools, workplaces, …
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May 8 2023 Local Approaching climate action with a healthy dose of positivity
The only way to effectively tackle climate change and create lasting, sustainable outcomes, is to make sure people feel happy about the actions they are taking says behavioral scientist Jiaying …
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April 24 2023 Local An African youth dialogue project
Photo courtesy of African Ancestry Project
As youth transition into adulthood, to find their place and to contribute within society, they actively develop their ideals and personal values. The …
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April 24 2023 Local “Community Brain Art” – understanding and engaging with research findings
Many dream of breaking down barriers and making academic research more accessible. This is exactly what Lianne Cho and colleagues are doing at the University of British Columbia, with the …
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April 24 2023 Immigration A newcomer’s appreciation of Canadian values
Speaking with Veronika Kotyk about her recent work, A Nest in the North, revealed the kindness, unexpected support and welcoming hospitality of Canadians to new immigrants, refugees and displaced …
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April 24 2023 Local Queer love, marriage, friendship and modern motherhood
Written by emerging Vancouver playwright Bronwyn Carradine and directed by Zee Zee Theatre’s artistic and executive director Cameron Mackenzie, Unexpecting is a fully staged female-led comedy, …
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April 3 2023 Local Storytelling and memory keeping as climate change activism
Buy locally, use LEDs, compost organic waste, sort recyclables from the trash, invest in an electric vehicle, or better yet, take public transportation – these are all well-known everyday …
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April 3 2023 Local Earth prefers to serve life in XXS and XXL sizes: UBC research
The smallest and largest organisms significantly outweigh all other organisms, says Eden Tekwa, PhD. | Illustration by Sylvia Heredia
Life comes in all shapes and sizes, but some sizes are more …