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Psychologists study impacts of COVID-19
April 20 2020 LocalThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a watershed event for the world. It has brought drastic changes to all aspects of people’s lives, some temporary, some permanent. A new study, launched by UBC…
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Chantal Gibson: Channeling the past through poetry
April 20 2020 CulturePhoto by Marianne Meadahl |
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Music for everyone
April 20 2020 CultureMe n ukes is from Empower Though Music’s 3rd annual Free Music Lesson Day held Feb. 23 at Horizon School of Music. | Photo courtesy…
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Cultural Calendar
April 20 2020 EventsLearn how to use and create with Raspberry Pi with online video tutorials at Lynda.com | Photo courtesy of Lynda.com
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Poetry as balm during a pandemic
April 6 2020 Cover StoryThe world is in a time of turmoil and many people are looking inward for peace and comfort. Reading poetry, during National Poetry Month and beyond, can satisfy the desire to travel outside of …
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Finding a multilingual home
April 6 2020 ColumnsThis is a multicultural and multi-ethnic haven where people from everywhere intertwine in a safe and peaceful manner. Walking the streets, it is possible to hear languages coming from every country …
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A celebration of the Chinese language
April 6 2020 CommunityThe United Nations celebrates one of its six official languages, Chinese, on April 20th. Chinese Language Day marks the contribution of the Chinese language and culture to world culture.
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Facing a pandemic in a community that hasn’t always been home
April 6 2020 LocalTona Aboaba is managing on a small budget after being laid-off. | Photo by Dan Walton
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The glory of the Eternal City – Rome
April 6 2020 ColumnsRome is known to many as the Eternal City. It has lasted for centuries and continues to stand tall even today. Over the holidays in December/January, I went on a mini-Euro adventure that included …
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Women of Vancouver - Shannon Permal, winner of the Shakti Awards 2020
April 6 2020 CommunityShannon Permal recently won the Shakti Award for Volunteering (Youth) for her community involvement this year.
“I have become heavily involved with youth-related projects and initiatives through my…