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Why artificial intelligence needs to consider the unique needs of older women
November 13 2023 ColumnsArtificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines everywhere. Yet AI applications and implications for older adults, particularly older women, have not been adequately contemplated.
It’s no …
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Hell Yeah Prince George! Facebook group fosters positivity and charity within the community
November 13 2023 LocalFor many Prince George community members, the Hell Yeah Prince George! (or HYPG!) Facebook group serves as a beacon of positivity amidst the onslaught of negative news online. What started as a …
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The Vancouver Turkish Film Festival brings women’s voices and stories front and centre
November 13 2023 CultureThe Vancouver Turkish Film Festival (VTFF) returns for its 10th anniversary, and will be showing 10 award-winning films from Nov. 24 to 26 at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.
Co-presented by the…
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Mad Pudding - A Canadian cross-cultural twist on Celtic music
November 13 2023 CultureMad Pudding brings their unique Celtic Funk sound to the Mel Lehan hall at St. James Community Square, on Nov. 26. For guitarist, vocalist and founding member Andy Hillhouse, Mad Pudding is all …
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A Vancouver author using words in a “Beautiful Beautiful” way
November 13 2023 CultureBrandon Reid’s new novel Beautiful Beautiful is a coming-of-age story that follows the journey of Derik Mormin, a twelve-year-old boy who is confronted by topics of Indigeneity, culture, and …
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Cultural Calendar
November 13 2023 EventsThe latter half of November is a time to embrace the spirit of togetherness and the magic of the upcoming holiday season. It’s a time when the city’s events and festivals offer a warm and …
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The Chutzpah! Festival back for a 22nd year in the Lower Mainland - A new invitation to laugh and to dwell
October 30 2023 Cover StoryBack for the 22nd year since its launch in 2001, the Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts – better known as the Chutzpah! Festival – will return to Vancouver from Nov. …
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Food security is as challenging as ever for students at UBC
October 30 2023 CommunityAs the rising cost of food continues to affect Canadian residents, university students—like those attending UBC—are some of the hardest hit, having to navigate substantial demands on both time …
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Overcoming adversity: The Courage To Come Back Awards open nominations for 2024
October 30 2023 CommunityFor those that manage to persevere against the odds, it can be enough of a reward to affirm oneself in the face of adversity. However, it’s also nice to be recognized every once in a while, and a …
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A new UBC study investigates how social robots might improve the quality of life at Canadian long-term care homes
October 30 2023 CommunityFollowing the outbreak of COVID-19, as Canada’s long-term care homes became hotspots for the pandemic-inducing virus, the physical and mental well-being of Canada’s elderly demographic was …