If you’re coming over the Granville Bridge into downtown, you’ll be struck with the view of life-sized orcas on the side of the Continental Hotel. This is one of 100 famous murals or “Whaling …

Japan holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve had the privilege to travel to this intriguing country several times, the first of which lasting a full summer, staying with a Japanese family …

For the Record: Preserving our stories for future generations

From the Ukrainian and Gaza-Israeli conflicts and the terror …

The journey of my beliefs | Photo by lain32, Flickr

Cultural diversity in China, where I grew up, meant nothing to me but a …

Tomas Avendano, co-founder of Multicultural Helping House Society in East Vancouver is this year’s recipient of the Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism. When he moved to Canada from the …

Queer Box Camp establishes a unique atmosphere for learning boxing techniques and staying fit in East Vancouver. Coach River Tucker sees the club’s alternative environment as an accessible space …

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq arrives in Lima, Peru this week for the annual United Nations climate talks. Under the Harper government, Canada has been a global embarrassment on this …

Provoking thoughtful commentary from readers on social issues can create barriers with just the use of words. Political cartoons – often witty, at times graphic, but never dull – transcend such …

An Iranian feast.| Photo by Ali Moradi.

Every year, Iranians and Central Asians living all over the world celebrate Yalda …