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Electoral campaigns and social media – a limited reach
February 18 2013 ColumnsSocial media is now a big part of North American politics. Photo by Cazimira, FlickrThe now unavoidable role of social media …
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Tibetan community embraces Resettlement Project for 1,000 Tibetan refugees
February 18 2013 CommunityTibetan Pemten Lama, owner of Himalaya Arts and Crafts on W. Broadway, immigrated to Canada from Nepal in 2005. Photo by Léo …
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Once more on those dominoes
February 18 2013 ColumnsEarlier this month, I ripped into the B.C. government’s TV advertising blitz. Since the ads continue to run during prime time – gobbling up taxpayers’ money to boost the image of an unpopular …
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Restaurant awards help eliminate Chinese cuisine’s stigma
February 18 2013 CulturePan-fried Shanghainese Buns at Top Shanghai Cuisine Restaurant. Photo courtesy of Chinese Restaurant AwardsCritics will …
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Language struggles overshadow learning disability symptoms in ESL students
February 18 2013 HealthMany learning disabilities may go unnoticed in ESL students. Photo by Darien Library, FlickrThe difficulties inherent in …
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Ibero-americanism hits the Vancity screen
February 18 2013 CultureScene from the film Wilaya, playing at the New Spanish Cinema Week. Photo courtesy of Vancouver International Film Festival…
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Winter Farmers Market
February 18 2013 ColumnsWelcome to the Farmers Market!The winter market near Nat Bailey Stadium, running until April 27, is a great place to meet your…
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Theatre production brings intercultural work to the Cultch
February 18 2013 CultureTim Carlson (left) and Jimmy Mitchell (right) helped bring Extraction to the Cultch. Photo courtesy of The CultchVancouver …
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Jewish dance, theatre and music 13 years later
February 18 2013 CultureMarla Simcoff (far right) is part of a dance ensemble. Photo by Adele LewinCanada is home to the fourth largest Jewish …
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Cultural Calendar
February 18 2013 EventsFamily, a sculpture by Jean-Guy Dallaire, is currently being exhibited at the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park.…