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Encouraging cultural discourse: KPU receives generous endowment for journalism
April 13 2015 CommunityEmpowering stories of South Asian pioneers who helped build Canada over the last century encouraged one publishing family to urge South Asian students to pursue journalism. With hopes for Canadian …
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The potlatch: the celebration of resilient indigenous peoples
April 13 2015 CommunityThe potlatch – which translates as gift – serves as the basis for the conception of various masks and regalia to be on display at the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. Seen at the exhibit…
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Ukrainian festival turns 20 years old
April 13 2015 CulturePhoto by Gord YakimowGladys Andreas, founder and first president of the B.C. Ukrainian Cultural Festival (BCUCF) is …
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Cantonese opera tells the tale of the Red Peony
April 13 2015 CultureWai Ling Ho, playing hero Man Hong. It is customary for woman to play male roles in Cantonese Opera. | Photo courtesy of Rosa …
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The medium tells the message
April 13 2015 ArtAnyuta Gusakova, a Russian-Canadian artist, recently exhibited three paper sculptures at the CityScape Community Art Space in North Vancouver. The gallery’s exhibition, Purely Paper, showcased five…
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Cultural Calendar
April 13 2015 EventsSpring is finally here and with it comes fun events for the whole family to enjoy! From music events to art exhibits, this time of the year brings out all the fun festivities. Go alone or …
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High Five !
April 13 2015 Street Photography by Denis BouvierTrans Am Totem is the latest installation of the Vancouver Biennale, part of the 2014–2016 Vancouver Biennale Open Air Museum supporting public art. It consists of five partially restored car …
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Kung Pao Chicken
April 13 2015 Recipe by Selma Van HalderSeveral years back I had a Chinese roommate who taught me how to make Kung Pao Chicken, a dish that I’d never had before. I didn’t know this dish is one of North America’s favourite take out …
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A Place to Call Home: where you were born or where your heart is?
March 23 2015 Cover StoryAdventure and revolutions are catalysts for new beginnings. With the upcoming 17th annual Metropolis conference on immigration and settlement, a few Canadians born in different countries – from …
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YVR: A cultural paradox
March 23 2015 VerbatimSpotting the socioeconomic divide in Vancouver. | Photo by Adam Jones.Over the short six months I’ve been living in …