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Feeding families – a growing trial for newcomers
February 17 2014 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of the United States Department of AgricultureFamilies emigrating from different parts of the world to Canada…
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A cultural learning curve
February 17 2014 VerbatimChildren’s Hands on a Globe — Image by © Don Hammond/Design Pics/CorbisI arrived in Canada when I was just about to turn…
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Federal budget: a timely surplus
February 17 2014 My TurnEconomics at play. | Photo courtesy of the Prime Minister’s OfficeWould you say that you are financially better off today …
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Spencie's View
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Chinese-Canadian community associations push for more education about past injustices in B.C. school curriculum
February 17 2014 CommunityWendy Yuan posing on a railway with a photo of her ancestor Chin Sun Jing. | Photo by Stephanie LamyBetween 1881 and 1885, …
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Imagining an NDP leadership race to fill B.C.’s political void
February 17 2014 Left BankDavid Eby, Point Grey MLA, announced last week that he will not be seeking the BC NDP leadership. | Photo courtesy of Legislative …
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Anti-racism champion defines Canadian identity
February 17 2014 CommunityCharan Gill: cultural bridge engineer. | Photo courtesy of Charan GillIn 1988, the Parliament of Canada passed the Canadian …
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Career mentorship program bridges employment gap in Canadian immigration system
February 17 2014 ImmigrationStaff of the Skills Connect for Immigrants Program. | Photo by Selena Sun
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A taste of French-Canadian culture at the Festival du Bois!
February 17 2014 CultureMaple taffy cooled on snow — a French-Canadian tradition. | Photo courtesy of Festival du Bois.When spring arrives in …
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Dancing stirs community spirit: building welcoming neighbourhoods key to engaged communities
February 17 2014 CultureFlashmob dancers posing for a photo during practice. | Photo courtesy of Olga ShcherbynaInstead of finding the right words …