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Chinatown-based non-profit organization integrates seniors into society
October 30 2023 LocalThere are often many barriers that prevent seniors from living their best lives. Health complications are one part of the picture, but loneliness, advocating for one’s needs, and a lack of agency …
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Lower Mainland celebrates Diwali with Diwali Fest’s 2023 Indian Wedding theme
October 30 2023 CultureDiwali is a time filled with light, joy, and family gatherings. Often referred to as the festival of lights, Diwali is one of the most festive holidays on the Indian calendar, symbolizing the …
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Marchand’s Florescence - Art that holds time
October 30 2023 ArtArt is alive with Mount Pleasant’s poppies. From now until December 12, North Van Arts is showcasing Métis, Franco-Ontarian artist, Nathaniel Marchand’s Florescence, an exhibit with living…
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Hopeful Monster at Modulus Festival - An experience in experimentation
October 30 2023 CultureThis year marks the 12th iteration of Music on Main’s Modulus Festival, a four-day event filled with music, conversation and a closing night pizza party. One such performance at Modulus features a…
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Cultural Calendar
October 30 2023 CultureWhile we revel in the vibrant tapestry of events and festivals that grace Vancouver this month, Remembrance Day stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us. …
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Laughter, dancing and conversations at the Vancouver Writers Fest
October 16 2023 Cover StoryFrom Oct. 16 to 22, writers, students and book lovers will gather at Granville Island for the Vancouver Writers Fest.
With over 80 events highlighting more than 125 authors, the 36th rendition of…
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Dreaming, visioning, and building beyond: Anishinaabe consciousness for guidance in a challenging world
October 16 2023 CultureWe tend to listen a lot less to non-humans, says Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. Simpson, a renowned Anishinaabe writer and artist, confesses that she is worried about her relationship with the land …
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Langara College, AFOA Canada & BC Celebrate their first cohort of Indigenous graduates in financial management
October 16 2023 LocalThe graduation of an inaugural Indigenous cohort with a Financial Management certificate paves the way for a new generation of Indigenous financial leaders. Last month, snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ …
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Healthy aging strategies can help Canada cope with its growing senior population
October 16 2023 ColumnsCanada is growing. In June, our population reached 40 million – but we are not only getting bigger, we are getting older.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects have brought the importance of …
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Are Canadians suffering a crisis of trust?
October 16 2023 ColumnsThe rising trend of “fake news” came to prominence over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic as people turned to social media channels to read and distribute information that often fell far short…