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Ernesto “Che” Guevara has become a controversial symbol of rebellion and revolution. To help keep his memory and ideals alive, the 4th Annual Vancouver International Che Guevara Conference is being held at the Russian Hall in Vancouver from Nov. 11–12. [Read more…]
Abuse against women happens every day. Regardless of skin colour, race, creed or ethnicity, abuse is an international issue that knows no boundaries, and every October, the YWCA Metro Vancouver takes up the cause with their Week Without Violence campaign. [Read more…]
Being a teacher is no easy thing. There are long hours, lots of preparation and the endless use of their voice as they guide students through their studies.
Every year a large number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students arrive in Canada to learn, or improve, their English skills with the hopes of securing quality employment back home, or in North America. [Read more…]
The numbers 211 are not regularly dialed on most people’s phones. Its better known cousin, 411, is so common that it’s become a phrase of its own: “Give me the 411.” But for more in depth information it seems you are better off dialing 211. [Read more]
Theatre lovers have plenty to be excited about as the 27th annual Vancouver International Fringe Festival kicks off September 8. “It’s a celebration of theatre,” says David Jordan, executive director of the Fringe Fest. “Theatre does happen all year round, but what we try to do isn’t just to put the theatre on, but to celebrate it at the same time. It’s a social event.” [Read more]
If you’re not familiar with a certain cultural song, you’ll often times listen and find that you can’t interpret the words. If it’s a dance routine that has many unique movements and is perhaps quite intricate, you’re probably unable to comprehend what they’re trying to convey to the audience. [Read more]
This year’s Stanley Cup final lead to an event that many claim isn’t representative of Vancouver. Smashed windows, burned cars and looted stores are now part of what’s known as the 2011 Riot. Youtube is ripe with videos. [Read more]
The Dunbar Dollar. The Kitsilano Rouble. The Riverview Lira. The Cambie Pound. No, you’re not hallucinating. Vancouver may one day include a number of different currencies in circulation within the city. [Read more]
