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Vancouver filmmaker attempt to give human face to homelessness
In an attempt to give a face to homelessness and mental illness, filmmaker Lynne Stopkewich follows some of the participants in the At Home study — a Canada-wide research initiative led by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC).
Her work, addressing Vancouver’s well-known problem of homelessness and adequate housing, is part of a new web documentary launched by the...
Your nautical news roundup
The Canadian government launched boat safety awareness week today until May 26. Ironically, this comes after this week’s announcement that the Kitsilano coast guard station in English Bay will be closing this fall, as well as the closure of three coast guard communications centres in B.C. by 2015.
More and more public figures have been speaking out about the closure of the Kitsilano coast guard station, as an unsafe measure.
Here’s what some had to say: Liberal interim leader Bob Rae told the CTV he...
Some bacon with that beer?
This weekend can be a gluttonous paradise for all things beer and bacon. Vancouver Craft Beer Week launched yesterday as did Edible Canada reopen their takeout window for the summer on Granville Island.
Vancouver Craft Beer week kicked off last night with speculations that the third annual event will see a “long-sought coming-out party for Belgian beer in Vancouver,” according to BierCraft director of operations Don Farion in conversation with The Vancouver Sun. Those interested in the history of Vancouver's...
Ferry ride cancelled? Take a swim instead
Take advantage of the good weather with a swim, as pools across Vancouver open today, just in time for Victoria long weekend. It may prove a good back up plan as B.C. Ferries cancel more sailings on the Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route due to mechanical issues on the Queen of New Westminster.
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