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The F. G. Bressani Awards foster Italian Canadian literature
November 3 2014 CultureOnce again, literature with an Italian focus will be recognized at the 15th F. G. Bressani Awards ceremony. In the spirit of literary expression, the biennial literary prize was established to …
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A stark tale at the VAFF
November 3 2014 CultureImage by Bonni Reid.Vancouver-based filmmaker Karen Lam’s works are often rooted in non-fiction , specifically criminal …
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Culture Calendar
November 3 2014 EventsPolly’s Paper Dolls Project by Monique Motut-Firth is one of the many artworks in the Domestic Interventions exhibit that explores …
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Freezing Water has melted
November 3 2014 Street Photography by Denis BouvierFreezing Water #7 had become a familiar and loved sculpture in Vanier Park, just east of the Maritime Museum. It was an installation for Vancouver’s 2009–2011 Biennale, erected in 2009 just prior…
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Squash and goat cheese risotto
November 3 2014 Recipe by Selma Van HalderStormy autumn weather calls for hearty home made food. Italians know how to put the season on your plate; try this squash risotto with goat cheese on a typical Vancouver rainy day. Making a risotto …
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The search for Canada’s identity at Writers’ Festival
October 20 2014 Cover StoryIllustration by Afshin SaboukiCanada’s story is far from being a fairy tale, and this year’s Vancouver Writers Fest …
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Elements of Vancouver
October 20 2014 VerbatimNot a typical Vancouver winter | Photo by SangudoAs a born and raised Albertan, one of the central reasons I was drawn to …
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LGBTQ forum a chance to share stories and strength
October 20 2014 LGBTQYouth panel presenters at PWC-BC’s conference, “History, Rupture, Continuity” in May 2014: (left to right) Qara Clemente, Carlo Sayo, …
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Spencie's View
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Vancouver’s Turkish community maintains Republic Day tradition half way across the world
October 20 2014 CommunityOn Oct. 29, nearly 10,000 km from Vancouver, Turkey will celebrate its 91st birthday, also known as Republic Day. The Turkish Canadian Society in Vancouver will also celebrate Republic Day with …