Islamic Centre opens doors to a journey into Islam
The youth of Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre in Richmond is organizing an event called “A Journey into Islam,” to showcase Islam through interactive exhibits, guided tours of the centre and ethnic …
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February 19 2018 Local Contesting culture at Stanley Park
Rena Soutar wants Vancouver’s Indigenous peoples to feel at home in our public spaces.
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February 19 2018 Local Filipina Vancouverite wins design contest for Brain Awareness Week
Marianne Claire Bacani designed a prizewinning sticker for Brain Awareness Week 2018. Brain Awareness Week will be celebrated March 12–18.
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February 5 2018 Local Augmented reality games as tools for social interaction
Photo courtesy of UBCVideo games have advanced significantly from the first generation of games, such as Pong and The …
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July 10 2017 Local Immigrant service agency CEO wins YWCA Women of Distinction award
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March 20 2017 International Kizuna – a way of healing
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March 6 2017 Community Historic tour of Gastown details roots of Jewish community
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Organizers of a historic tour, focusing on the Jewish community who lived in Gastown, hope people will …