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Ukrainian poet questions identity with powerful poetry collection

Ukrainian poet questions identity with powerful poetry collection

Poet and playwright Svetlana Ischenko delves into her own experience moving from Ukraine to North Vancouver, and the 23 years that came after
West Vancouver Grade 9 student wins New York Times essay contest

West Vancouver Grade 9 student wins New York Times essay contest

Ashley Zhang’s ‘How to befriend an introvert’ was one of 11 essays selected from thousands of entries
Woman held captive in North Vancouver woods details experience 30 years on

Woman held captive in North Vancouver woods details experience 30 years on

In the Stand Up Eight podcast, Lenore Rattray tells the story of her abduction and imprisonment by killer David Snow in 1992.
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture recruiting artists for 2024 concert season

North Vancouver Recreation & Culture recruiting artists for 2024 concert season

The combined call for indoor concerts and numerous outdoor events extends to a wide range of performers
Historical puppet drama puts a feminist spin on the Grimm Brothers' works

Historical puppet drama puts a feminist spin on the Grimm Brothers' works

'Little Sister Grimm offers a whimsical look at how the famous Grimms, with help from women around them, transferred classic fairy tales from a rapidly fading oral tradition into literary form. His script pays tribute to the power of storytelling, to women sidelined by history, and to children who face evil or injustice.'
Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Pussy Riot at The Polygon: Landmark exhibition documents a decade of political action

Activist and Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina brings Velvet Terrorism to North Vancouver.
Construction begins on new Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring traditional Coast Salish design

Construction begins on new Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring traditional Coast Salish design

The entire exterior of the new building will incorporate traditional weaving methods designed by Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam artists
New film champions work of Vancouver celebrity chronicler Malcolm Parry

New film champions work of Vancouver celebrity chronicler Malcolm Parry

‘The Society Page’ has its broadcast premier on the Knowledge Network March 17, documenting the career of the charismatic photographer, columnist and magazine founder
CapU students explore 'danger' in Ferry Building Gallery poster show

CapU students explore 'danger' in Ferry Building Gallery poster show

The IDEA Interprets show marks the gallery debut for Capilano University design students
North Van inventor brings home Oscar for science and technology

North Van inventor brings home Oscar for science and technology

The Lynn Valley resident has spent his life working on laser projection