Nchem?u?s Day - A day of fun, Indigenous style
North Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre will host Nchem?u?s Day, an afternoon to celebrate Indigenous culture with food, music, shows and indoor and outdoor activities on the grounds of the …
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August 22 2022 Local Can robots be good therapists?
Using therapeutic robots to support people’s needs is a rising field of research in healthcare. Designing them for best results, however, is more than an engineering problem according to Paul …
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August 22 2022 Immigration Why do some asylum seekers make it into the West quickly – while others have to wait more than a decade?
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They were relatively civilized middle-class Europeans who looked more like the family living next door than the refugees western nations had become so accustomed to …
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July 4 2022 Community British Columbia’s Polish community stands in solidarity with Ukraine
The Polish community has been diligently working to help Ukrainian refugees by raising funds via different means. Polish organizations under the Canadian Polish Congress have done some incredible …
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July 4 2022 Local Better Connected - Girlpower in the age of social media
Social media is being re-defined by younger generations as a tool for positive activism, and the movement inspired mother-daughter team, Tanya and Julia Kyi, to write the children’s book Better …
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July 4 2022 Local Finding a purpose in climate change reform
Climate change is a problem that is both multifaceted and universally impactful to the current and future generations of society. Learning about this ongoing crisis and drawing lines to minimize our…
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June 6 2022 Community Greek Heritage Month - Revisit the past, celebrate the future - Greek Heritage Month
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Greek Heritage Month is back in full swing this year with a street festival, an art showcase, and live comedy. The June-long program (from Jun. 3-26) …
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June 6 2022 Local Brown Girl Guilt
Harpo Mander has always said, “You can’t become what you can’t see.” That’s why when she found herself working at an unfulfilling job, where she wasn’t able to fully express herself, she…
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May 23 2022 Community A mural for Reconciliation
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Even though Reconciliation can be a daunting and confounding subject, Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Secondary School’s art department decided to engage with it …
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May 9 2022 Community Gender diversity added to data in Canada
In 2017, the Canadian government amended the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Criminal Code to protect individuals from discrimination and hate crimes based on gender identity and …