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Why is no one talking about for-profit homecare?
September 5 2022 ColumnsThe global pandemic drew attention to decades-long problems in long-term residential care in Canada – resulting in tragic loss of life for thousands, and loss of quality of life for the many more …
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Art exhibition explores Ukrainian history in Canada
September 5 2022 ArtDrawing together works from three artists, Ayla Dmyterko, Sonya Iwasiuk and Darlene Kalynka, the ACT art gallery is presenting a Ukrainian themed art exhibition from Sept. 10 to Oct. 29.
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Mussels steamed in cider with devon cream and thyme
September 5 2022 ColumnsThe flavour combination of cider with the mussels for me is a perfect one.
The west coast of Canada has some amazing apple orchards that produce a very unique tasting cider that is being used…
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ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Reflections and new directions in Indigenous creativity
September 5 2022 CultureThe Chan Centre at UBC and Musqueam are hosting ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire), an inaugural Indigenous festival-style concert, from September 17–18 which aims to celebrate …
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Cultural Calendar
September 5 2022 EventsEnjoy the last two weeks of the Summer 2022 season before we welcome the Fall season. Check out the various events and festivals happening this month, or just even go out and take in the summer sun!…
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B.C. schools poised to offer new languages to their students
August 22 2022 Cover StoryIn recent years, more and more languages have begun to be added to the BC language curriculum. The newest of these is Farsi, and part of its successful introduction can be attributed to the …
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Nchem?u?s Day - A day of fun, Indigenous style
August 22 2022 CommunityNorth Vancouver’s Presentation House Theatre will host Nchem?u?s Day, an afternoon to celebrate Indigenous culture with food, music, shows and indoor and outdoor activities on the grounds of the …
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Can robots be good therapists?
August 22 2022 LocalUsing therapeutic robots to support people’s needs is a rising field of research in healthcare. Designing them for best results, however, is more than an engineering problem according to Paul …
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Overshoot Day: a sustainability metric that you should know
August 22 2022 ColumnsOn July 28, the Think Tank Global Footprint Network announced Overshoot Day for theyear 2022. Overshoot Day is when the world’s population has consumed all the natural andrenewable resources made …
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Why do some asylum seekers make it into the West quickly – while others have to wait more than a decade?
August 22 2022 ImmigrationPhoto courtesy of Quoi Media
They were relatively civilized middle-class Europeans who looked more like the family living next door than the refugees western nations had become so accustomed to …