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Dublin Coddle
October 4 2021 Recipe by Selma Van HalderA Coddle is basically a leftover stew. Traditionally eaten in Ireland on Thursdays, to finish any meat left in the house, it is a hearty potato based dish best made in a Dutch oven, or any other…
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Racism in Canada’s health-care system was a risk to BIPOC Canadians before COVID-19
October 4 2021 ColumnsCOVID-19 has brought to light some of the glaring inequalities present in Canada when it comes to accessing health care. Disparities in social determinants of health like housing, food, education, …
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Cultural Calendar
October 4 2021 EventsI hope everyone is enjoying the crisp autumn weather. The pandemic is still ongoing unfortunately, so many of the events below are either online, outside or have reduced in-person capacity. As …
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A time for celebration and contemplation
September 20 2021 Cover StoryThis year marks a special occasion for the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) as it turns 40 years old. VIFF’s 2021 edition will run from Oct 1 to 11 in a hybrid format showcasing a …
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For Your Interest: Emojis. Part 1. Real Messages. Real Feelings.
September 20 2021 Issues & IdeasImage: RCA. TentEggBikini, KP. Angry Eyes, Kind PNG. Heart Eyes, Seek PNG. Books, Nice PNG. With Glasses, Find Icons. Eggplant, Rocket, Vector PNG.
The most common way of interacting and …
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Cultural Spotlight - Sovereign Elevations: artful engineering
September 20 2021 CommunityWith bold strokes of colour, a touch of perspective and her expertise of visualization, Vancouver-based artist, author and engineer Kiranjot Kaur is redefining artistic mediums and celebrating Sikh …
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Changed behaviour needed for reconciliation
September 20 2021 Local“Canada, by existence, is racist in that it exists because it was able to frame Indigenous peoples as primitive, non-political subjects incapable of owning land,” says Eva Jewell associate …
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The conditions of work are the conditions of care
September 20 2021 ColumnsBy Linda Silas and Pat Armstrong. COURTESY of QUOI Media Group Inc.
As Canada faces the reality of entering a fourth wave, COVID-19 continues to take an immense toll on Canada’s long-term …
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Alyssa Amarshi: Her Tribal Roots
September 20 2021 CultureAn Ambassador for the 2021 B.C. Culture Days, Alyssa Amarshi is an artist, creative director and activist for inclusivity in the arts. Through her collective, Her Tribal Roots, Amarshi is …
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A mix of history and intercultural compositions
September 20 2021 CultureTzimmes band members capture the many sounds of Jewish music. | Photo courtesy of Moshe Denburg
Released on September 10 by Moshe Denburg’s band, Tzimmes, The Road Never Travelled is their …