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BC Liberals show disdain for democracy itself
October 24 2016 ColumnsEducation minister Mike Bernier fires the Vancouver School Board. | Photo corutesy of the Province of B.C
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Haiti: broken promises and aid fatigue
October 24 2016 ColumnsOn Oct. 27, Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Documentary Film Festival will screen Kombit (Creole for cooperative), a film about efforts by Haitian agronomist Timote Georges and Canadian …
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Groundswell: supporting our community through social ventures
October 24 2016 CommunityPhoto courtesy of Groundswell
Groundswell is a cafe as well as a community and business program that helps entrepreneurs … -
Peeling back the layers of a filmmaker
October 24 2016 CultureSebnem Ozpeta, filmmaker | Photo courtesy of Sebnem Ozpeta
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Documentary looks at mixed-blood-related disorders
October 24 2016 CultureStill from Mixed Match.| Photo courtesy of Jeff Chiba Stearns.In Mixed Match, a documentary by Jeff Chiba Stearns, medical …
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The past comes back to life
October 24 2016 CulturePhoto courtesy of Yvette Dudley-Neuman.On Nov. 5, the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre will welcome the …
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Club Habana: Sharing Cuban jazz and culture
October 24 2016 CultureThe Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) presents Club Habana: An Evening of Cuban Jazz at the Vancouver Playhouse (Nov. 4). The event run by artistic director Danais Yera brings …
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Cultural Calendar
October 24 2016 EventsThe Eastside Culture Crawl will once again see artists open their doors to the public.Boo! There are plenty of …
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The Wishing Tree
October 24 2016 Street Photography by Denis BouvierAs the name implies, this is a tree associated with wishes. This one is located on the south edge of a park at Jervis St. in the West End between Burnaby St. and the alley which eventually becomes …
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Sri Lankan Fish Curry
October 24 2016 RecipesSri Lankan cuisine, like in many island cultures, brings forth some amazing seafood based dishes. This fish curry is warm and comforting without being heavy. It has an interesting flavour punch due …