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Arts on the edge: Surrey and White Rock’s creative communities
November 18 2013 Cover StorySurrey is actively investing in its artistic community as its population grows, aiming to become something more than a Vancouver suburb. Between 2012 and 2016, more than $3 million of city funds will…
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Bhangra, saris and palak paneer: a tale of a sari and acceptance
November 18 2013 ColumnsMy friend, Aditi, whose family is from Punjab, India invited me to her brother’s wedding reception. This was the third wedding reception I had attended in four weeks – wedding season was …
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The Senate: reform yes, abolition no
November 18 2013 ColumnsThe Red Chamber. | Photo by Ian Joyce, FlickrThe recent heated debate about the Senate has brought this illustrious …
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Spencie's View
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The Filipino community sees a dream come true
November 18 2013 CommunityBarangay inauguration. | Photo courtesy of Kuya AlvinNorth Vancouver has a new reason to brag; they now host the new …
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Don’t laugh at Toronto’s Ford fiasco – the joke’s on us in B.C. too
November 18 2013 ColumnsA protest against Rob Ford in front of Toronto city hall. | Photo by Joseph Morris, FlickrHistory repeats itself, Karl Marx …
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Canada Post to release stamp marking Komagata Maru incident
November 18 2013 LocalPassengers on the Komagata Maru.The incident that locked out hopeful immigrants to Canada will be remembered through a label…
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The community that plays together: eliminating language barriers through sport
November 18 2013 SocialDeveloping puck control at the Richmond Minor Hockey Association. | Photo by Nikki BlackburnHockey wins in the face-off …
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Fitting in as an international student
November 18 2013 ImmigrationMoving halfway across the world is never easy. For international students who are seeking a better education, more job opportunities or a new cultural experience, adapting to a new environment is the…
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Custom-crafted longevity: Modernize Tailors celebrates a century in business
November 18 2013 CommunityVancouver’s Chinatown has seen its share of change in the course of the past century, but Modernize Tailors has remained the go-to place for a first-class custom-tailored suit throughout the last …