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Weaving ancient arts with modern technology
November 2 2015 ArtFloating: woven cotton, linen and copper wire.| Photo courtesy of Kaija Rautiainen.Kaija Rautiainen, a long-time weaver and…
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Cultural Calendar
November 2 2015 EventsBallet BC looks to the future.| Photo courtesy of Ballet BC.Halloween is over and Christmas is yet to come, but …
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Portal into fall
November 2 2015 Street Photography by Denis BouvierThis magnificent portal is located on the Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park, just 15 minutes drive from Ottawa’s Parliament Hill. King bequeathed his estate to all Canadians.
Mackenzie King …
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Korean Banchan
November 2 2015 Recipe by Selma Van HalderSpice up any meal with Korean side dishes.In this issue, I share with you some lovely Korean side dishes. Traditional …
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Writers’ fest – freedom in writing
October 18 2015 Cover StoryPhoto by Diane SmithersFor the past 27 years, the British Columbia Writers Festival has been bringing people together …
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What does diversity mean?
October 18 2015 ColumnsMy conscious life essentially began when I moved to Saskatchewan, just in time to begin kindergarten. There it seemed that cultural diversity didn’t mean quite as much as it does here in British …
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“Every vote counts”
October 18 2015 ColumnsBallots cast on Oct. 19 will determine the next four years in Canadian politics. | Photo courtesy of BBC Radio 4Elections …
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The Scandinavian community: ethics, contributions and preservation
October 18 2015 CommunityParticipants at the annual Midsummer Festival at the Scandinavian CommunityCentre in Burnaby | Photo courtesy of the Scandinavian …
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As the world focuses on climate, will Premier Clark remain fixated only on LNG?
October 18 2015 ColumnsBy the time this column is printed, Canada may well have elected a new prime minister. As I have noted previously in this space, B.C. Premier Christy Clark has remained scrupulously above the fray of…
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The present through the past: Japantown and the legacy of displacement
October 18 2015 CommunityStill from film The Right To Remain. | Photo courtesy of Greg MasudaOn Oct. 31, the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural …