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Bombay Black
August 28 2017 CultureAnosh Irani, author of Bombay Black.| Photo by Nirmal Shah.In a Bombay apartment by the sea, a young woman dances …
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Cultural Calendar
August 28 2017 EventsRichmond World Festival: something for everyone.| Photo by Rebecca Bollwitt.I hope everyone made amazing memories and had …
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A Scandinavian love of food
July 10 2017 Cover StoryPhoto by Eva Holm
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Grimace at interracial couples
July 10 2017 VerbatimI cringe at eye contact, or rather, I feel deeply embarrassed when people stare at my partner and I walking side by side, hand in hand. In those eyes, confusion, unfriendliness or even aversion is …
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Syrian queer refugees host a party
July 10 2017 CultureIn what is being called a first to Danny Ramadan, the queer former Syrian refugee is breaking the ice by inviting Tayybeh: A Celebration of Syrian Cuisine, a group of Syrian refugee women who host …
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An upward spiral to success
July 10 2017 CommunityEvery year for the past nine years, the RBC Royal Bank and the Canadian Immigrant magazine co-present the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants awards. The awards celebrate the achievements of Canadian …
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Canadian permanent residency – the ultimate quest
July 10 2017 Issues & IdeasLike many others around the world as I write this, I am currently going through the arduous process of attaining Canadian Permanent Residency. I say arduous here, as among the many other “hoops” …
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Immigrant service agency CEO wins YWCA Women of Distinction award
July 10 2017 LocalPatricia Woroch with two members of the ISSofBC staff. | Photo courtesy of ISSofBC
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Future wishes for Canada
July 10 2017 ArtExamples of wishes submitted to the website.
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Thai Festival: Celebrating culture and diplomacy
July 10 2017 CultureThe 4th Thai Festival will be held on July 22–23 at the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery. The festival is presented by the Royal Thai General-Consulate in Vancouver and features Thai live …