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Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, three women share their successes and challenges. Whether through music, words or fashion, each one knows her place in the world as a woman and creator. The colours and sounds in the eclectic Although from Ontario, singer Alysha Brilla’s heart always calls for British Columbia where she…
Linguists are increasingly realizing that more and more languages are becoming endangered. At the moment, at least 50 percent of the world’s languages look like they’re not going to make it to the end of this century. 50 per cent is a conservative estimate. “What extinct means is that when the last person who speaks…
Donald Trump’s first weekend in the White House was met with record protests in Washington, D.C. and around the world, and the president’s approval rating is hovering in the low to mid-thirties, which is unheard of territory for a brand new occupant of the Oval Office. In Vancouver, an estimated 15,000 joined a women’s march…
Louis Jung is keen on free speech. So keen that the international student founded the University of British Columbia (UBC) Free Speech Club. Jung feels that Canada, North America and Europe are world renowned for their censorship culture. He doesn’t like that. He says that while in the military in South Korea, he could freely…
In the history books, 2016 will probably be looked at as the year a resurgent conservatism/isolationism pushed back against openness, diversity and inclusion. With Britain voting to leave the European Union, the U.S. voting into office a candidate who campaigned with divisive rhe- toric and other countries facing rising populist sentiments, it has reached the…
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine are forms of medicine originally from China and India, respectively, with cultural histories dating back between 2000 and 5000 years depending on the particular philosophy or medical practice. Both TCM and Ayurveda are seen as alternatives to Western medicine that take a more holistic and preventative approach to…
The YWCA wants high school students to have a more critical eye towards media. The organization is hosting its fourth annual conference called YOUth, Deconstructing the world around you, an interactive conference for high school students to discuss critical issues in the media that impact their lives. Organizers expect about 70 youths to attend the…
It’s no secret that Vancouver is an ethnically diverse city, attracting nationalities from around the world. Arts and culture has always been a way to explore and address interpersonal relationships. In Vancouver, these conversations have a rich multicultural tone. Every year people find common ground and every year cultures become more integrated in Greater Vancouver’s…
With over 100 authors in 88 events, the Vancouver Writers Fest, occurring from Oct. 17 to 23, has something for every reader. And there is no shortage of local writers. Critically acclaimed B.C. authors Genevieve von Petzinger, Anosh Irani and Fred Wah take readers on intimate journeys to overlooked places, from as far as the…
In many parts of the world, cats and rats are seen as natural enemies: one is the hunter, the other the prey. But at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival, running from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14, cats and rats will set aside the hostilities and share the cinematic spotlight together. Kedi and Rat Film,…
As diet and exercise become increasingly prominent in Canadians’ lives, many Vancouverites have turned to yoga to supplement their fitness regimen. It is now the second most popular leisure activity in the country. More than just a physical activity, yoga is also one of the most diverse spiritual traditions in the world, influencing numerous faiths…
Most language learners today are no strangers to phrasebooks, immersion programs, or Rosetta Stone, but how about using First Nations language learning apps, or watching ultrasound imagery to speak Cantonese, or adopting an Arabic conversation partner? In today’s globalized world where the value of multilingualism is increasingly palpable, technology advisor Costa Dedegikas, linguist Heather Bliss…
Eating outdoors has long been a pleasure for many people, with some of the earliest picnics occurring in the Middle Ages and the word coming from the French term “pique-nique,” first used in the 17th century. Today picnics are common, with people all around the world using them as a way to eat and relax outdoors.…
