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With the theme of connecting people through books, Vancouver Writers Fest returns for its 37th rendition from Oct. 21 to 27. Guest curated by Kim Thúy, the festival celebrates literature through 88 events exploring how books inspire readers in creating compassionate communities. Korean-Canadian writer Yeji Y. Ham will share her debut novel, The Invisible Hotel, during…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will commemorate Global Media and Information Literacy Week from Oct. 24 to 31. This event has been celebrated annually since 2011, highlighting the need to increase digital media and information literacy. This year’s event explores the theme of how new technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI),…
Canada has made significant strides in advancing gender equality over the years, and one of the key milestones we commemorate is Persons Day, celebrated on Oct. 18. It recognizes the 1929 decision from Canada’s highest court of appeal to include women in the legal definition of “persons,” laying the foundation for women’s greater political participation.…
What determines whether an attraction is harmful or benign? Acclaimed poet and writer Rhea Tregebov’s 8th collection of poetry, Talking to Strangers, reflects her ongoing fascination for human interactions. Tregebov – in conversation with poet and lecturer Sheryda Warrener – will be discussing her book (Oct. 16) at UBC’s Green College. “The filter of language has…
Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of World Languages and Literatures, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West, is hosting Italian Culture and Books: The World Between the Lines on Oct. 18 at SFU Venture Labs. Celebrating the 2024 Week of Italian Language in the World and Italian Design Weeks, this…
Do you know how the printer at your office was purchased? Or the materials for the road you take to drive home? Or what prompts your city or town to boast about its zero-carbon buses over its old fleet of gasoline buses? From 2022-2023, per capita spending by federal, provincial, territorial and local governments combined…
Being fully immersed with Roman and Greek mythology as a youth, Vancouver author Katrina Kwan searched for more exposure to the culture behind her Chinese heritage. Kwan will bring The Last Dragon of the East to the Vancouver Public Library’s central branch on Oct. 16 and join in conversation with author Sarah Suk. “As long as we…
I hope everyone’s having a great start to October! For me, the cool autumn air is the most soothing – perfectly balanced, not too hot or too cold. You can almost watch the leaves change colour day by day as they turn brown and gently fall from the trees. Plus, there are plenty of Fall…
