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Santa Lucia: A celebration of light against the dark days of winter
November 23 2020 CommunityPhoto by Claudia Gründer
Every year, the Scandinavian community celebrates, among other traditions, Santa Lucia on … -
Stressed out? Program offers free tools for change
November 23 2020 LocalLife can get on top of anyone at times, whether due to work-related issues, family worries, sleep difficulties or physical health problems. With the added social isolation of COVID restrictions, …
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No Child Alone: an app designed to support children during the COVID pandemic
November 23 2020 LocalAlissa Antle, PhD, explains that a collaboration between Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Curatio, a digital health company that develops peer-to-peer private online support communities, is …
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Expressive lines– When art meets words
November 23 2020 ArtReading Art aimes to make visitors look at literature and famous artworks from a completely different angle. | Photo courtesy of …
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Raising awareness, raising self-confidence
November 23 2020 CommunityPhoto courtesy of HENOHEALTH
Conquer the Dragon, an event featuring a group of francophone artists from British Columbia, … -
MENA Film Festival explores the many facets of the Middle East
November 23 2020 CultureShowcasing 23 films from 15 countries, the second edition of Vancouver’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Film Festival launched Nov. 20 virtually and runs till Nov. 27.
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Matt Stern: be gentle, be understanding
November 23 2020 CultureMontreal-based Kanen and Victoria-based Matt Stern will blend their respective brands of singer-songwriter music for Coup de Coeur Francophone, a concert which is (tentatively) scheduled Nov. 28 both…
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Cultural Calendar
November 23 2020 EventsChez Vous: Christmas is Elektra Women’s Choir gift to you. | Photo courtesy of Elektra Women’s Choir
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World Philosophy Day - One becomes a woman: Feminist Philosophy and a world of intersectionalities
November 2 2020 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of RF Studio
On Nov. 19, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will … -
Losing it: a privileged rant
November 2 2020 ColumnsWhen lockdown was first announced, I think I had the same thought as many in the world, “Great, more time to myself.” My mantra was: “I finally get time to do all the things I never had the …