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The buzz in B.C. these days is India, and Simon Fraser University's grand Diwali Gala at the Bollywood Banquet Hall last Monday brought together hundreds of business and community leaders interested in furthering their connections with the populous South Asian country.

SFU Big on India

Nov 6, 2008, 12:00 am

The buzz in B.C. these days is India, and Simon Fraser University's grand Diwali Gala at the Bollywood Banquet Hall last Monday brought together hundreds of business and community leaders interested in furthering their connections with the populous South Asian country.

With the civic elections in full swing across British Columbia...

Homelessness Hot Issue in Vancouver Civic Election

Oct 29, 2008, 11:00 pm

With the civic elections in full swing across British Columbia...

Individuals and organizations concerned about media ownership consolidation and related issues were part of Media Democracy Day 2008 (MDD) at the Vancouver Public Library on Saturday.

‘Media Democracy Day’ Highlights Lack of Media Diversity

Oct 26, 2008, 7:00 pm

Individuals and organizations concerned about media ownership consolidation and related issues were part of Media Democracy Day 2008 (MDD) at the Vancouver Public Library on Saturday.

Celebrating “a world of words,” more than 90 worldwide prestigious writers have come together at Vancouver’s Granville Island for what has come to be known as one of North America's finest literary gatherings.

International Writers Festival Presents Insight on World Issues

Oct 26, 2008, 4:00 am

Celebrating “a world of words,” more than 90 worldwide prestigious writers have come together at Vancouver’s Granville Island for what has come to be known as one of North America's finest literary gatherings.

With just four tiny dwellings, it’s Vancouver’s smallest housing development. But the houses amply fulfill their...

Little Houses Fill Big Need

Oct 24, 2008, 1:00 am

With just four tiny dwellings, it’s Vancouver’s smallest housing development. But the houses amply fulfill their...

Units to Provide Affordable Housing Post-2010 Olympics

Oct 23, 2008, 10:00 pm

Much needed affordable housing units for people in need across British Columbia to be created.

Drivers along Granville St. in Vancouver have become accustomed to a unique sight — a blue shelter and a row of large display boards outside the Chinese consulate where Falun Gong practitioners have been holding a round-the-clock peaceful appeal.

Hearing to Decide Fate of 7-year Protest

Oct 23, 2008, 1:00 am

Drivers along Granville St. in Vancouver have become accustomed to a unique sight — a blue shelter and a row of large display boards outside the Chinese consulate where Falun Gong practitioners have been holding a round-the-clock peaceful appeal.

While the first years of elementary schooling are mostly spent on ABCs, high school's new focus may be best summarized as AAA: Attendance, Attachment, and Achievement.

Aiming High: Success in Secondary Schooling

Oct 12, 2008, 10:00 pm

While the first years of elementary schooling are mostly spent on ABCs, high school's new focus may be best summarized as AAA: Attendance, Attachment, and Achievement.

In a celebration of cultural diversity, the Abbotsford Multicultural Festival showcased numerous ethnic artists at Abbotsford Exhibition Park’s AgRec Buildings on Saturday.

Multicultural Festival Celebrates Diversity, Harmony

Oct 5, 2008, 9:00 pm

In a celebration of cultural diversity, the Abbotsford Multicultural Festival showcased numerous ethnic artists at Abbotsford Exhibition Park’s AgRec Buildings on Saturday.

In Surrey, the only program of its kind in Canada known as Project Comeback helps those who are willing and able to work or the working homeless who can’t afford the high rents that are a reality in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia.

Innovative Program Helps Stem Rise in Homelessness

Oct 2, 2008, 1:00 am

In Surrey, the only program of its kind in Canada known as Project Comeback helps those who are willing and able to work or the working homeless who can’t afford the high rents that are a reality in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia.

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