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Canadians want universal health care for mental health
May 8 2023 LocalMany Canadians believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis and the government is not doing enough about it. Every May, since 1951, Canadians – in communities, schools, workplaces, …
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Approaching climate action with a healthy dose of positivity
May 8 2023 LocalThe only way to effectively tackle climate change and create lasting, sustainable outcomes, is to make sure people feel happy about the actions they are taking says behavioral scientist Jiaying …
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Black communities miss out on public health benefits that Community Hubs offer
May 8 2023 ColumnsCommunity centers can be a important resource for new parents.
Community and cultural centres play a critical role in public health.
The sports and recreation activities, and the leisure and …
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Aerosia, a feat of vertical dance performance
May 8 2023 CultureArtistic director Julia Taffe’s Vancouver-based Aeriosa Dance Society merges elements of vertical dance and rock climbing in the theatrical work New Artists and Approaches in Vertical Dance, part…
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ExplorAsian – books, conversation and music
May 8 2023 CultureDishonesty, dark humor, deadly consequences…The thin line between representation and exploitation is the theme explored in Rebecca F. Kuang’s latest book Yellowface.
Kuang, a …
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A dynamic celebration of the music of Ennio Morricone
May 8 2023 CultureThe guitar’s musical flexibility offers new experimental compositions, says Marc Morin, guitarist for Montreal Guitar Trio (MG3). Celebrating its 25th anniversary, MG3 brings a virtuosic, …
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Cultural Calendar
May 8 2023 EventsSpring is in full swing, the weather is warming up and the city of Vancouver is buzzing with cultural events and festivals that are sure to delight and inspire you. May is the perfect time to …
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Amplifying the language of inclusion
April 24 2023 Cover StoryPhoto courtesy of LiterAsian
A well-known staple of Vancouver’s literary festivals, LiterAsian returns for its eleventh season from May 4–27. This year’s festival examines how literature …
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An African youth dialogue project
April 24 2023 LocalPhoto courtesy of African Ancestry Project
As youth transition into adulthood, to find their place and to contribute within society, they actively develop their ideals and personal values. The …
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“Community Brain Art” – understanding and engaging with research findings
April 24 2023 LocalMany dream of breaking down barriers and making academic research more accessible. This is exactly what Lianne Cho and colleagues are doing at the University of British Columbia, with the …