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Food, family, friends – Customs and traditions for Nowruz
March 6 2023 CommunityTurning the corner into March and the promise of spring, with the flowers coming up, warmer temperatures and more hours of daylight, another holiday approaches. March 21 is the Afghan New Year, or …
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Exploring the challenges experienced by professional female immigrants
March 6 2023 ImmigrationPeople often study for years to achieve the degree of professional experience they need to excel in their careers. However, all this effort can seem wasted when a person immigrates to a new country,…
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Local scientists win the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
March 6 2023 LocalRashid Sumaila, PhD, and Daniel Pauly, PhD, both of the University of British Columbia (UBC)’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, have been named 50th laureates of the Tyler Prize, an …
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Krow’s Transformation to screen for government to celebrate international transgender day of visibility
March 6 2023 CultureThe relatable struggles of youth, to discover one’s true authentic self in order to gain confidence for adulthood, are heightened by gender identity conflict. To mark the International Trans Day …
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Wild in the city: an artistic spotlight on urban scenes of nature
March 6 2023 ArtIn times of hardship, it is crucial to simply exist in the beautiful world we live in. Maxine Wolodko illuminates the unnoticed beauty found in nature all around us in her vividly illustrated …
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French Enough - A look at the struggle and triumph of francophone identity on the prairies
March 6 2023 CultureAs Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) dedicates their 25th annual, March month-long ceremony edition to celebrating diverse Francophone culture across Canada, singer-songwriter Alexis Normand …
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Cultural Calendar
March 6 2023 EventsEven though it just snowed recently, winter really is almost over, and spring is just around the corner! With the arrival of spring, we can look forward to longer days, warmer weather and the beauty…
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The power of community
February 20 2023 Cover StoryEvery year Tricia-Kay Williams, CEO and registered clinical counsellor at Vancouver’s Metamorphose Counselling picks a word around which to centre her purpose and her goals. This year, that word …
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It’s time we listen directly to the voices of disabled persons living in poverty - Canada Disability Benefit bill moves to the Senate for consideration
February 20 2023 ColumnsLate last year, a federal government committee met to hear directly from persons with disabilities living in poverty.
One hundred and fifty-three separate submissions were provided in support of …
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VenCo – the witches are on the rise
February 20 2023 CultureThe Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is hosting its third Incite event featuring Cherie Dimaline. The Kirkus Prize and Governor General’s Literary Award winning author will be joined by author and …