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Big science, small science, and a whole lot of numbers. The United Nations (UN) has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, recognizing 100 years of quantum mechanics development. For Ella Meyer of Geering Up, a University of British Columbia (UBC) science and engineering outreach program, quantum concepts are more accessible…
Inclusion is a journey, not a destination, says Emma Gibbons, chief executive officer at Volleyball BC. Gibbons has been spearheading Volleyball BC’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which has led to a successful bridging of local volleyball communities representing 25 different countries over the past two years. “What we heard from the youth when…
Showcasing culture and creating an area of openness for people is at the heart of a local church rooted in over 500 years of Danish tradition. For Knud and Doris Nielsen, long-standing members of the Danish Lutheran Church of Vancouver (DCV), the church is a source of pride reflecting the immigrant stories of Vancouver’s Danish…
“In an ideal world, whatever is available in print should be available in braille,” says Betty Nobel, a long-time advocate for blind accessibility and retired braille educator. The United Nations commemorates World Braille Day annually on Jan. 4, and this year marked the 201st anniversary of the invention of braille. While Nobel acknowledges the steps…
Improv troupes from New Zealand, Philippines, Estonia, Zimbabwe and Vancouver are coming together for The Improv Centre’s THE HEAT – An International Improv Comedy Showcase from Jan. 28 to Feb.1 on Granville Island. Among the lineup of troupes, Ruutu10 from Estonia and The Impro Show from Zimbabwe are excited to share their teams’ unique styles…
“As in every large Greek community and many smaller ones around the world, it is a given that there will be a Greek school,” says Dimitris Andriopoulos, the principal of the Hellenic Community of Vancouver’s Greek School. Located in the Arbutus neighbourhood, the school brings new blood to the beating heart of Vancouver’s Greek community,…
Music is medicine, communication, a toolkit, and sometimes the mat one lays on at a picnic, says local rapper and femcee Missy D. A French English bilingual artist, Missy will bring her eclectic tastes – including those of reggae, rock, and classical music – to the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Chan Centre on Jan.…
Australian circus company Circa brings Duck Pond, a reimagining of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling, to the Vancouver Playhouse from Jan. 22 to 25. Presented by DanceHouse and The Cultch, the performance combines the precision of ballet with the chaos of circus – illuminating a magical, fairytale world where transformation takes centre stage. “Everything from the staging to…
Welcome to 2025! Wishing you a wonderful new year filled with joy, success and meaningful moments! As we step into this fresh chapter, take a moment to explore the exciting events happening right here in our city. From interesting exhibits to dazzling performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. * * * Town + Country:…
