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Winter Harp festival set to celebrate the Christmas season with music and instruments
December 12 2011 FestivalsPhoto courtesy of Winter Harp
The Christmas season can often be long and tiring, especially with stores showing off … -
Places of worship provide free meals to all,
December 12 2011 Religion
regardless of caste or religionWalking along an unassuming street in Mount Pleasant, you might find yourself wondering why people are lining up outside a Hindu temple on a Sunday afternoon.
For the past 21 years, the congregation … -
Aboriginal Blues to grace the Yale Club one more time
November 18 2011 Online SpecialMurray Porter Band
The Yale Hotel is closing its doors. After more than 30 years of being the home of live rhythm … -
International greetings to be received with open arms
November 14 2011 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of UK Ministry of Defence, Flickr
Your friend introduces you to someone. Automatically, …
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The Vancouver kiss
November 14 2011 VerbatimTents from Occupy Vancouver site at the Vancouver Art Gallery – Photo by Christopher Porter, Flickr
In the …
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Barack Obama – there is still hope
November 14 2011 My TurnIn a year’s time, the American electorate will go to the polls and vote for their next president. If nothing changes by then, they will be facing their future with a dose of pessimism they’ve …
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Spencie's View
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Maple Ridge: a little known land of diverse opportunities
November 14 2011 Featured ArticlePhoto by Nemo's Great Uncle, Flickr
“They think we live in the boonies and have nothing to do,” says Stevie … -
Trees: preserving ancient knowledge for a better future
November 14 2011 EnvironmentSisters Rita and Janie Dubman enjoy fallen leaves in Burnaby, British Columbia
Trees are as diverse, indicative …
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Rebellious love in the time of communist rule
November 14 2011 RelationshipA young Yao Lan Chen and husband Vasiliy Tovarov - Photo courtesy of Kristina Tovarova
The story of Dr. Yao Lan …