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Everything the mind can imagine
April 13 2015 EconomyEugene Suyu and a Tinkerine 3d printerWhen Eugene Suyu, a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Vancouver, first came across a 3D…
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Immigration then and now
April 13 2015 CommunityAs times change, so does the experience of newcomers integrating into Canadian life. Farid Rohani, chair of the Laurier Institution, a foundation dedicated to understanding Canadian diversity, shares…
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Why Christy Clark should go back to school – and not prevent others from doing so
April 13 2015 ColumnsStatutory holidays require banal social media posts from politicians. But I was startled by the tweet sent out by B.C. Premier Christy Clark on Friday, April 3: “Good Friday reminds us that hard …
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B.C. students export their knowledge
April 13 2015 CommunityPhoto courtesy of Global Crisis SimulationHave you ever thought that world crises could be more easily solved if business, …
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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 …