The Resistance and The Empire
Here we have the image of Carrie Fisher, as the famous Princess Leia in the original Star Wars film first presented in 1977. The image is displayed on today’s state of the art Telus building in …
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December 5 2016 Columns What do I do with this?!
In the early 80s when I was five years old, my parents brought my younger sister and me to live in Vancouver. Our family stayed for four years while my parents started a business before moving back …
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December 5 2016 Columns A wish list for 2017
When it comes to politics, 2016 has been a nightmare. This year’s winter holidays – ostensibly a time for family and friends, rest and recharging – will be celebrated under the long shadow of …
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December 5 2016 selected Raise the roof, ring the bells, feed the hungry!
This is the mantra that accompanied the restoration and renewal of Christ Church Cathedral at the corner of Georgia and Burrard in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It is the Cathedral church of the …
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November 21 2016 Columns I am home
Vancouver, home among the mountains and the sea. | Photo by Anick Dubé
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November 21 2016 Columns Only bold progressive politics can stop the spread of the Trump virus
Nothing is impossible. That’s a phrase I’ve heard uttered by countless friends, colleagues, and acquaintances since Donald Trump’s unexpected victory over Hillary Clinton. Whatever the initial …
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November 21 2016 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier Pigeon Park: A symbol of despair and hope
This small triangular park, on the north corner of Hastings and Carrall Streets is virtually on the east/west divide of Vancouver. It’s at the heart of Vancouver’s history, standing on the …
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November 7 2016 Verbatim Normalizing the differences
To leave your native land, your hometown, is never an easy task. Plenty of questions, and sometimes a few doubts, will overwhelm you. So in my opinion it’s important to settle in a place that …
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November 7 2016 Left Bank B.C. First? Christy Clark goes with a Trump-like slogan
Premier Christy Clark shows off her new slogan. | Photo courtesy of the Province of B.C.Photo courtesy of the Province of …
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November 7 2016 Street Photography by Denis Bouvier The Mission to Seafarers: Flying Angels Club
Located at 401 East Waterfront Road at the foot of Dunlevy Avenue, this house represents the historic area from which the City of Vancouver began its development. Vancouver’s first public school, …