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Taiwanese clams with basil by culinary art student Eddie Liao and Chef Instructor Ben Kiely
October 20 2014 Recipe by Chef Ben KielyHere is a classic Taiwanese dish created by my student Eddie Liao at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville island. The aromatic ingredients in this dish fill your kitchen with amazing …
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Urban development eroding cultural identity
October 6 2014 Cover StoryPhoto by Peggy LamLocated in the Pacific Northwest, a coast characterized by natural and cultural diversity, Vancouver is …
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Vancouverites
October 6 2014 VerbatimI often doze in public transit. When I say often what I really mean is: all the time. Up to now, as a matter of fact. But one evening, I was feeling thoughtful and took a look at my traveling …
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UBC prof creates opportunities for practical change
October 6 2014 LocalAs a young child who was more familiar with nature than watching television, UBC professor Kai Chan knew his path was to create change and opportunity in the sciences – and to make those changes …
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Diwali by the Sea adds light to cultural consciousness in White Rock
October 6 2014 CultureOn Oct. 18 along the White Rock waterfront pier, members from the Sanatan Cultural Society of British Columbia will host the city’s first annual Diwali by the Sea, a festival of light and culture. …
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Vancouver election: What’s the point of the NPA?
October 6 2014 Left BankMaybe Kirk LaPointe and his team with the Non-Partisan Association are Seinfeld fans, because so far theirs has been a campaign about nothing.
The NPA, the traditional party of Vancouver’s …
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Arabic speakers find more than books at Surrey facilities
October 6 2014 CommunityImmigrants unfamiliar with North American culture and possessing minimal English skills discover living in Metro Vancouver is comprised of many insurmountable practical tasks. In Surrey, Options …
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Ancient Oriental wisdom meets modern occidental thought
October 6 2014 CommunityPracticing meditation through yoga or tai chi in parks or watching TV shows on how to “feng shui” your house is not an unusual thing in Vancouver life. Ancient Chinese wisdom originating from …
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New project aimed at accommodating LGBTQ newcomers
October 6 2014 CommunityMOSAIC Settlement Services has long worked to help refugees and immigrants overcome social and material obstacles during their settlement in Canadian society. The organization now aims to take its …
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Pacific Rim Asian writers gather for a second year
October 6 2014 CultureIt’s the second year for LiterASIAN: A Festival of Pacific Rim Asian Canadian Writing. The organizers of the Vancouver Asian Writers’ Workshop will host the event from Oct. 9
to 12.Although …