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Reflecting on Asian Heritage Month
May 29 2023 CommunityAsian Heritage Month was officially designated in 2002, after the Honourable Vivienne Poy – the first Chinese-Canadian senator – introduced a motion in the Senate to create the commemorative …
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A slice of paradise worth protecting
May 29 2023 LocalSince 1985, Metro Vancouver’s population has increased by more than a million people. As a result much of the natural habitats in the area have been lost, including more than 1,600 hectares (4,000…
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Policies to protect kids' health good for future health spending too
May 29 2023 ColumnsBanning e-cigarette flavours and restricting the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children are vital to making our kids healthier adults.
The short and long-term health consequences …
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The hybrid spaces of Fashion Fictions
May 29 2023 ArtFashion Fictions, an innovative exhibition, explores the liminal spaces between oppositional, and at times, contradictory ideas. Running from May 27 to Oct. 9 at the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) the …
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Blues at heart
May 29 2023 CultureThe Steve Kozak Band is bringing the blues to Blue Frog Studios in White Rock, June 3 with special guest Sherman ‘Tank’ Doucette.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Kozak and his band will be …
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Polyphony takes to the stage
May 29 2023 CultureTo be uncompromising with showcasing culture, and to have honest explorations of themselves is what rice & beans theatre want from artists when developing their art form. The first-ever …
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Cultural Calendar
May 29 2023 EventsIn early June, Vancouver becomes a hub of creativity, diversity and celebration. Whether you are a music lover, a cinephile, a theatre enthusiast, a foodie or simply someone seeking new …
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Race, culture, and human rights advocacy: a personal commitment
May 8 2023 Cover StoryOn May 21, private corporations, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations around the world will celebrate the United Nations’ (UN) World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and …
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Canadians want universal health care for mental health
May 8 2023 LocalMany Canadians believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis and the government is not doing enough about it. Every May, since 1951, Canadians – in communities, schools, workplaces, …
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Approaching climate action with a healthy dose of positivity
May 8 2023 LocalThe only way to effectively tackle climate change and create lasting, sustainable outcomes, is to make sure people feel happy about the actions they are taking says behavioral scientist Jiaying …