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Perfecting the fine art of obfuscation

Perfecting the fine art of obfuscation

Rodney Graham makes room for 'himself' within the tableaux
Guatemala full of magical adventures

Guatemala full of magical adventures

GUATEMALA, one of the poorest countries in Latin America with a startlingly high percentage of its mainly indigenous population living in poverty, is probably not at the top of everyone's list of must-see destinations.

Schtick men: Improv duo set for Kay Meek fundraising gala

Mochrie and Sherwood make it up as they go along

Noah Richler talks about war

Changing narrative moves Canada away from peacekeeping role

Prometheus unbound: Ridley Scott sci-fi epic goes its own way

Prometheus. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron

Tinariwen staying south of the border

North African rebel rockers Tinariwen played in Vancouver in 2010 (see their North Shore News interview by CLICKING HERE) but last year the Canadian government denied them travel visas and the band had to cancel their scheduled gig at the Vancouver I

John Mayer contest: Enter to win a copy of new album Born and Raised

Born and Raised, the fifth studio album from John Mayer, is a 13-track exploration of Americana roots music.

Lloyd Burritt premieres three new works at Songfire fest

West Vancouver composer writes for voice the 'ultimate instrument'

Parissa performing with Hamnavazan on North American tour

Persian singer performing at Kay Meek on Sunday night

Fragrant harbour

HONG KONG: It is 7 a.m. and from my hotel window high above Victoria Harbor a cruise ship is returning with a load of weary gamblers who, presumably, have been up all night trying to beat the floating bank.