With the theme of connecting people through books, Vancouver Writers Fest returns for its 37th rendition from Oct. 21 to 27. Guest curated by Kim Thúy, the festival celebrates literature through 88…

Do you know how the printer at your office was purchased? Or the materials for the road you take to drive home? Or what prompts your city or town to boast about its zero-carbon buses over its old …

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will commemorate Global Media and Information Literacy Week from Oct. 24 to 31. This event has been celebrated annually…

Canada has made significant strides in advancing gender equality over the years, and one of the key milestones we commemorate is Persons Day, celebrated on Oct. 18. It recognizes the 1929 decision …

What determines whether an attraction is harmful or benign? Acclaimed poet and writer Rhea Tregebov’s 8th collection of poetry, Talking to Strangers, reflects her ongoing fascination for …

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Being fully immersed with Roman and Greek mythology as a youth, Vancouver author Katrina Kwan searched for more exposure to the culture behind her …

Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Department of World Languages and Literatures, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West, is hosting Italian Culture and Books: The …

I hope everyone’s having a great start to October! For me, the cool autumn air is the most soothing – perfectly balanced, not too hot or too cold. You can almost watch the leaves change colour …

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) will celebrate its 43rd edition this year, and is set to showcase around 150 feature-length films and 81 shorts from 72 countries and across 75 …

For Indigenous artist, facilitator, speaker and curator Christine Mackenzie, art workshops have the opportunity to connect communities through teaching about Indigenous culture and artwork and …