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Can philanthropy reduce inequality?
October 24 2022 ColumnsOne of Canada’s largest meetings on philanthropy takes place this month as foundations, corporate donors and government funders gather for Philanthropic Foundations Canada’s annual conference.…
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Delicious pumpkin ale beignets
October 24 2022 ColumnsA few nice warm beignets will warm you up. | Photo by Ben Kiel
It’s pumpkin time and chef Ben Kiely suggests trying out this unique recipe for delicious Pumpkin Ale Beignets. The recipe uses …
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Keeping the song alive
October 24 2022 ArtPotlatch: music and food. The importance of re-connecting to an ancestral past to heal was not an experience lost on ethnomusicologist Ida Halpern (1910–1987). Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast…
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Cultural Calendar
October 24 2022 EventsDid you know that not only is Halloween celebrated around this time, but the Mexican festival Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos) happens on Nov. 2. Like Halloween, it features traditions focusing…
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Storytelling from around the world at the Vancouver Writers Festival
October 3 2022 Cover StoryWriters, poets and literary enthusiasts will get together on Granville Island again between Oct 17 to 23 for the annual Vancouver Writers Festival.
This year’s festival has a lineup of over 115…
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How climate change is impacting older women
October 3 2022 LocalOlder women can come to the table to tackle inclusive climate change solutions.
Recent heat waves around the world are reminders of global warming and its detrimental impact on our health and …
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Investing in Indigenous youth and forests
October 3 2022 LocalCanada’s Forest Trust (CFT) and Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP), part of Dexterra Community Initiatives (DCI), have drawn up a partnership in order to build powerful relationships with …
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“Day After…”: A slice of life on the Rocket in the rivers of Bangladesh
October 3 2022 CultureFor about 100 years, paddle steamers have been an important method of river travel in Bangladesh. In the early 20th century, they were one of the fastest vessels sailing the Ganges Delta and were …
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Harrison Mooney shines a light on transracial adoption, Black consciousness as VPL’s new writer in residence
October 3 2022 CultureVancouver author and journalist Harrison Mooney has been named the Vancouver Public Library’s 2022 writer in residence.
Mooney is known for his work as a journalist with The Vancouver Sun and …
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The Francophone community in B.C. has an equal right to public education
October 3 2022 ColumnsSchool trustees are part of the fabric of the community; they bring a local perspective to their work on boards of public education. They add a lot of input to discussions with the Ministry of …