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Speaking Russian in Vancouver
May 28 2018 CommunityInna Mikailov shows a book of fairy tales by Russian poet Alexander Pushkin | Photo by Colleen Addison
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An Indigenous storyteller finds a new home
May 28 2018 LocalPhoto by Jeff Vinnick, courtesy of Vancouver Public Library
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B.C. Liberals look to make comeback by fanning flames of property tax revolt
May 28 2018 ColumnsWhat a year it’s been in B.C. politics. This month marked one year since the cliffhanger 2017 election. Following weeks of political uncertainty, Christy Clark and her Liberal Party were ultimately…
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Chemically transformed through Soap for Hope
May 28 2018 LocalPhoto courtesy for Daiya Bhandall
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A lesson in cedar weaving
May 28 2018 CommunityThe cedar tree has been a familiar figure for First Nations communities for a long time. The tree, believed to be a gift from Mother Nature, provides people with tools for their survival.
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The Artist’s Garden: A connection to Frida Kahlo
May 28 2018 ArtArtist Diana Zoe Coop will be exhibiting her latest works, The Artist’s Garden, at Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery. Her newest botanical paintings tell about her creative process and inspirations…
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Asian Canadian theatre: a study long overdue
May 28 2018 CultureEury Colin Chang sorts through similarities and differences between Asian Canadian theatre and Anglo Canadian theatre.| Photo by …
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Victim Impact unveils real-life B.C. Ponzi scheme stories
May 28 2018 CultureJiv Parasram, director of Victim Impact.|Photo courtesy of Theatre Conspiracy.What would you do if a trusted neighbour, …
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Justice and equality: sound and song
May 28 2018 CultureThe Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir will be performing Jazz Meets Gospel on June 2 at the Christ Church Cathedral. The choir will explore connections between the two inextricably linked genres in …
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Cultural Calendar
May 28 2018 EventsShowing off their tattoos for Body Language: Reawakening Cultural Tattooing of the Northwest.| Photo courtesy of Bill Reid Gallery of …