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Fifty years later, Ismaili Muslims are still giving back to the country that gave them hope: Senator Jaffer
November 7 2022 ColumnsBeing an Ismaili Muslim woman is a very important part of my identity. On numerous occasions I have spoken in the Senate Chamber, on conference stages and in media interviews about my Ismaili …
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A fire in the forest
November 7 2022 CultureNever in nature does one see different animals come together in a small space with tolerance. Then again, never in nature has anyone seen so many forest fires.
JMar Electric’s The …
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The Charming Taste of European… Cinema !
November 7 2022 InternationalThe EU-funded promotional campaign “The Charming Taste of Europe” once again sponsors the European Film Festival in Canada.
In an effort to support its initiatives, “The Charming Taste of …
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Selsig Morgannwg – Glamorgan Sausages
November 7 2022 ColumnsAh, yes, Vancouver in November. The weather outside is frightful – good thing these Glamorgan sausages are very, very delightful! I was lucky enough to try this dish whilst in a pub in Britain …
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Cultural Calendar
November 7 2022 EventsRemembrance Day is November 11, where Canadians honour soldiers who served in the war and gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Check out the Legion website at legion.ca to find a…
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Chutzpah! Festival - Dance as an embodied translation – all my being is a dark verse
October 24 2022 Cover StoryFor Arash Khakpour, beauty is very much in live performance. | Photo by Peter Smida
Merging literature, visual art and dance, an exciting performance by Ballet BC resident artist Alexis Fletcher …
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Day of the Dead
October 24 2022 InternationalPhoto courtesy of Latincouver
Time to commune with the dead. Across the world, festivals are celebrated throughout the year to honour those who are no longer living. On Nov. 1, join in the Día …
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Recent data on official languages and mother tongues
October 24 2022 CommunityStatistics Canada has recently released a fourth set of 2021 Census results on mother tongue, languages spoken at home and languages known by Canadians.
Their findings revealed that English and …
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Accelerating the success of Black entrepreneurs requires reimagining support programs
October 24 2022 ColumnsHalifax’s Smooth Meal Prep is one of two successful businesses co-founded by Nevell Provo that have grown through the pandemic. They generate $700,000 in annual sales, are cash flow positive and …
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Puns, poems and humour
October 24 2022 ArtDeath Rides a Unicorn Events is putting on another night of funny people and hilarious poems for their witty literary and spoken word performance, Famous Last Words, Season 1 Episode 2.The event …