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The making of a cultural hub at the global stage
September 11 2017 VerbatimI am originally from Malaysia – a country that prides itself on being multicultural – but I spent the majority of my childhood abroad. I have always thought that my exposure to different …
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The Japanese-Canadian Internment – 75 Years After
September 11 2017 CommunityHosted by the Vancouver Historical Society, The Japanese-Canadian Internment – 75 Years After will take place on Sept. 28 at the Museum of Vancouver. The talk will feature Japanese-Canadian …
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Economics: A look beyond markets
September 11 2017 EconomyMany welfare projects fail because targeted beneficiaries refuse to participate. In these situations, Nathan Nunn, Frederic E. Abbe Professor of Economics at Harvard University, argues that cultural…
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A bold vision of Reconciliation
September 11 2017 CommunityChief Robert Joseph, member of the Gwawaenuk First Nation and co-founder of Reconciliation Canada.| Photo courtesy of Chief Robert …
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A community addresses issues of racism
September 11 2017 CommunityMeharoona Ghani, manager of community connections and diversityat the North Shore Multicultural Society | Photo by Minori Ide…
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Filling the gaps in World War I history
September 11 2017 CommunityPhoto courtesy of Indus Media Foundation – The ‘WW1 collection’
A local community historian wants to give people a more… -
How one couple travelled the world
September 11 2017 CulturePhoto courtesy of Shahla and Peter Nygaard
Travelling to 77 countries over six continents is no easy feat. Shahla and Peter … -
Art shows two kinds of life: virtual and physical
September 11 2017 ArtCircuit – still from the Amphibia exhibit.| Photo by Tromarama.Ying Tan, a Canadian curator, makes her debut showcasing …
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Cultural Calendar
September 11 2017 EventsKokoro Dance explores human experience through movement.| Photo by Chris Randle.Autumn begins this year on Sept. 22, …
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Can sugar be making you hangry?
September 11 2017 RecipesMost people know that consuming too much sugar is unhealthy. Yet, one in every five calories that Canadians consume come from sugar. This includes both naturally occurring sugars, such as those found…