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VSB chair Patti Bacchus calls on parents to ask MLAs for more money for Vancouver schools

I write as the Vancouver School Board embarks on its annual budget process. As you may be aware, we have a world-class public education system and its is a system worth supporting and strengthening as ...
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Volkmar Richter

There are 10, count 'em 10, new movies opening today in Vancouver. So how do you choose? Let's start by grouping them. You'll find a whirlwind tour of five distinct styles of comedy. Also ...
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B.C. premier rejects calls for spending reforms, NDP seeks donation bans

VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark says she's not about to overhaul British Columbia's political funding rules despite Opposition moves Wednesday to ban corporate and union donations. Clark said she ...
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British Columbia tech firm guards virtual worlds from cyberbullies

VANCOUVER — As online communities come under the attack of cyberbullies, racist speech and spam, a British Columbia tech firm has developed technology to keep the trolls under the bridge. Community ...
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Heteronymous harmonies

Long before his descent into schizophrenia, Robert Schumann, the iconic luminary of German Romantic music, was already showing signs of split personality. But his multifarious nature first presented ...
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Create your own Whistler daytrip adventure

Relax…enjoy the journey to Whistler with Pacific Coach Lines. Create a Whistler day adventure in this four season resort for all ages and interests. Pacific Coach's ...
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House of Commons votes 142-129 to extend, expand ISIL mission into Syria

Canadian fighter jets will soon be launching airstrikes in Syria now that the House of Commons has approved the federal government's plan to expand and extend its military mission in Iraq. Federal MPs ...
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Multi-talented cast of Red Rock Diner shine in nostalgic 50s tribute

The show opens with disc jockey Red Robinson narrating the ‘Teen Canteen’ radio show above a tableau depicting several 50s archetypes. Unfortunately, these caricatures never evolve beyond their ...
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Ski B.C.

When blinding sun strikes alpine snow in British Columbia backcountry, the enthusiasts strapping on high-end ski goggles will describe the mood as transcendent. Until, of course, they chopper up to ...
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A Brimful of Asha offers a hilarious take on marriage and tradition

Warm, humorous and thought-provoking, "A Brimful of Asha" brings audiences into the life of a traditional Indo-Canadian household, reflecting on the many challenges surrounding marriage. Why Not ...
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Canada's Pavillion Labeled as an Embarrassment, Lack of Snow on Cypress Becomes a Late-Night Punchline, and Olympic Skytrain Waits are Downgraded

Labeled as an "embarrassment" to the country and a "rinky-dink" effort by the 2010 host country, many are voicing sheer outrage and disappointment on the $10 million pavilion. However, Heritage ...
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Opinion: Now is the time for a Canada-British Columbia Coastal Maritime Board

British Columbia coastal residents have a pressing need for greater control as to how the federal government decides on approvals for natural resource export. We have seen in recent years, the loss of ...