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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 …
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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 …