Moonlight masquerade beneath one sky
On Nov. 7, Beneath One Sky Community Support Society is holding a Moonlight Masquerade event in Surrey. The semi-formal event wants to raise awareness and provide funding for people living in poverty…
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November 3 2014 Community Black Strathcona places history in the palm of your hand
Welcome to Strathcona’s East Side, which – for six decades – was Vancouver’s first and only black neighbourhood. It is a vital part of Vancouver’s history that many are unfamiliar with; but…
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October 20 2014 LGBTQ LGBTQ forum a chance to share stories and strength
Youth panel presenters at PWC-BC’s conference, “History, Rupture, Continuity” in May 2014: (left to right) Qara Clemente, Carlo Sayo, …
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October 20 2014 Community Vancouver’s Turkish community maintains Republic Day tradition half way across the world
On Oct. 29, nearly 10,000 km from Vancouver, Turkey will celebrate its 91st birthday, also known as Republic Day. The Turkish Canadian Society in Vancouver will also celebrate Republic Day with …
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October 20 2014 Economy Il Mercato: Vancouver’s first Italian market
If you are looking for a place to purchase a diverse range of Italian food and products, look no further than Il Mercato, Vancouver’s first Italian farmer’s market. Brimming with a host of …
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October 20 2014 Local Art is Land Network holds a public dialogue to bring back city’s nature
Art is Land Network (AILN) is a team of nine artists sharing a belief that civilization and nature need not be separate – peel away the layers of our cities and see the green between the glass and …
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October 6 2014 Local UBC prof creates opportunities for practical change
As a young child who was more familiar with nature than watching television, UBC professor Kai Chan knew his path was to create change and opportunity in the sciences – and to make those changes …
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October 6 2014 Community Arabic speakers find more than books at Surrey facilities
Immigrants unfamiliar with North American culture and possessing minimal English skills discover living in Metro Vancouver is comprised of many insurmountable practical tasks. In Surrey, Options …
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October 6 2014 Community Ancient Oriental wisdom meets modern occidental thought
Practicing meditation through yoga or tai chi in parks or watching TV shows on how to “feng shui” your house is not an unusual thing in Vancouver life. Ancient Chinese wisdom originating from …
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October 6 2014 Community New project aimed at accommodating LGBTQ newcomers
MOSAIC Settlement Services has long worked to help refugees and immigrants overcome social and material obstacles during their settlement in Canadian society. The organization now aims to take its …