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Let’s help grow more intergenerational connections
August 19 2024 ColumnsThere are few things more satisfying than seeing young people and older adults interacting with each other and building an effortless sense of community and belonging. Robust communities include all…
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Exploring Ethiopian traditions at Burnaby’s annual summer festival
August 19 2024 CultureThe Ethiopian Community Association of BC (ECABC) has long served as a central hub for many Ethiopians living in the region, offering various forms of support and fostering community. Through its …
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The passion of flamenco with a touch of Taiwan
August 19 2024 CultureBringing together a mix of Spanish culture with Tawiwanese dance, Flamenco de Formosa showcases an intergenerational story of cultural exchange detailing a mirrored love of flamenco dance between …
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Cultural Calendar
August 19 2024 EventsI hope everyone soaked up the sun and created unforgettable memories this summer! While fall is fast approaching, there’s still some sunshine to bask in before the seasons change. The city is …
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Music in parks and on streets: A summer of live performances
July 8 2024 Cover Story“I find it healing and cathartic to sing about the things that are hard and the feelings that are hard,” says local musician Kimiko Dorey (who performs professionally as Kimiko). “And in doing…
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Passion and inspiration – building community stewardship at Burnaby Lake Regional Park
July 8 2024 LocalThe City of Burnaby’s annual Environmental Awards were recently celebrated, recognizing individuals and associations that have had an environmental impact on their community. In the category of …
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Flipping the picture: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. targets equity for all
July 8 2024 CommunityS.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation supports immigrants by helping them receive opportunities to start their life in Canada. As a recent report from Statistics Canada shows, temporary foreign workers in …
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After the pandemic, inside the recent resurgence of chess among youth
July 8 2024 LocalThe COVID-19 pandemic arguably represents society’s most unexpected turn of events in recent memory. Lockdowns and quarantines had people searching for ways to pass time – cue the resurgence of …
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Vancouver Folk Music Festival - A life of art and a showcase of pan-African music
July 8 2024 CultureGrammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and artist Dobet Gnahoré has had music and art coursing through her veins from the very beginning. After growing up in an artist’s village in Abidjan, …
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A creative reconnection at the Vancouver Art Book Fair
July 8 2024 CultureCanada’s largest and longest-running art book fair is set to return in-person for the first time since 2019. The Vancouver Art Book Fair (VABF) will feature over 80 diverse exhibitors at the …