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The Little House That Could
October 5 2015 Street Photography by Denis BouvierThis charming 127-year-old yellow house at 1380 Hornby St. has witnessed much of Vancouver’s dynamic history. George Leslie House was built in the late 1800’s by its first owner George Leslie. …
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Fall Tarkari
October 5 2015 Recipe by Selma Van HalderWarming up with Nepalese flavours.A typical Nepali meal consists of Dal, Bhat, and Tarkari: lentils, rice, and a …
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Struggles and dreams to be found at VIFF
September 21 2015 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of The Dream of Shahrazad teamIn some parts of the world, 10-year-old girls are being married off. In other …
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Living the multicultural life
September 21 2015 ColumnsLiving the full duration of my 17 years in metro Vancouver, I have always been immersed in the cultural diversity this city embodies. My first day of kindergarten at Sir William Osler Elementary, I …
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Promises, promises...
September 21 2015 ColumnsPhoto by Sophia PhotographyDuring an election campaign promises rain down. They come in waves, always with the purpose of …
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Youth refugees take action locally
September 21 2015 Community2014 Youth Action Gathering. | Photo courtesy of Janet DenchThe Youth Action Gathering, put on by MOSAIC (who is a member …
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Is Vancouver Community College facing death by a thousand cuts?
September 21 2015 ColumnsAs school resumed this month across British Columbia, many commentators made note of the one-year anniversary of the B.C. government’s dispute with teachers. The situation isn’t as hot as last …
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Moon-gazing festival a time for families
September 21 2015 CultureDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden. | Photo courtesy of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese GardenOn Sept. 27, families in Chinatown will…
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Dreams, resilience, support: a mix for success
September 21 2015 CommunityFor refugees dealing with a new land and memories of past ordeals, learning English is notoriously difficult. Thankfully, there are those who want to help and none are more strong willed than the …
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Underwater project stirs interest in Chinatown history
September 21 2015 ArtWorking on digitizing stories. | Photo courtesy of Cinevolution Media Arts SocietyA digital storytelling workshop, …