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June 26 2023 EventsIn July, Vancouver truly comes alive with a tapestry of events that celebrate music, culture and the unique spirit of the city. Come and be part of the magic as you embrace the warm summer days and …
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Dressed for History and more at the MOV
June 12 2023 Cover StoryThe Museum of Vancouver (MOV) was founded by the Art, Historical, and Scientific Association of Vancouver (AHSA), which was formed on April 17, 1894 with the objective of cultivating “a taste for …
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Margo Greenwood, a recently appointed senator for British Columbia
June 12 2023 CommunityJune is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis and those who are committed to their …
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A thousand miles in their shoes: a glimpse into the world of refugee claimants
June 12 2023 ImmigrationPhoto courtesy of Vancouver Public Library
The United Nations’ designated World Refugee Day on June 20th will be a day observedto celebrate and honour “the strength and courage of people who…
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An unsuspected portrait of B.C.’s climate during the Eocene Era
June 12 2023 LocalResearch recently published in the International Journal of Plant Sciences by Rolf Mathewes, professor of paleoecology and palynology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and co-authors David Greenwood …
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Vancouver and Toronto are facing similar cultural challenges
June 12 2023 CultureThe Toronto mayoral election will take place on June 26. Many of the cultural debates that have arisen in the current mayoral race in Canada’s largest city also reverberate here on the Wes Coast. …
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A travelling exhibition of beast and other creatures
June 12 2023 ArtPeople have been telling stories about mythical beings for thousands of years. These legends, sometimes inspired by oral legends, fossils or living animals, withstand the test of time and continue …
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Exploring Yukon, the Land of the Midnight Sun
June 12 2023 ColumnsVisiting all 13 provinces and territories of Canada is on my bucket list and so for a week in May, I went up to the Yukon Territory with some friends to not only get away from the hustle and bustle …
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Cultural Calendar
June 12 2023 EventsThe summer solstice is on June 21, marking the official start of the summer season! Celebrate the start of summer this month by checking out the many events happening around the city, both indoors …
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AI, ChatGPT… friends or foes?
May 29 2023 Cover StoryIt all happened so suddenly. OpenAI, arguably the world’s most famous artificial intelligence laboratory, received 1.9 billion site visits this month alone, putting it in the top 30 most …