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Growing the food movement by bridging cultures

Growing the food movement by bridging cultures

Last month a leaked document from the office of Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm showed proposals to change the Agricultural Land Commission's legislative mandate to fall more in line with the province's priorities for economic development.
Artistic director becomes performer at Gateway

Artistic director becomes performer at Gateway

The opening notes come in at a hush, as Anna tentatively begins to speak to King Mongkut . The music stretches, delicate and barely audible, as she finally sings, "shall we dance?" and then crescendos. It's Wednesday afternoon at Gateway Theatre.
Travelling duo stops in Richmond

Travelling duo stops in Richmond

The seed of Christmas Tales was planted on a cross-Canadian theatrical tour while the nation debated separation. It was 1995 and Quebecers were poised to vote on the referendum .
Finding deeper connection in theatre

Finding deeper connection in theatre

'Tis the season of eggnog lattes, squeezing events into an already packed schedule, and the mad search for the perfect gifts. Ironically, the frenzied consumption often leaves one feeling empty and with a sore puzzler.
Women Singers carry on 40+ year tradition with choir

Women Singers carry on 40+ year tradition with choir

Forty-two years ago, singer Pam Hiensch scoured Richmond for a women's choir she could join. When she didn't find one, she decided to make her own. Her little bulletin received a huge response.
Vegas star brings show to River Rock, pets and all

Vegas star brings show to River Rock, pets and all

If your parents were circus artists, your grandparents were circus artists and your great-grandparents were circus artists, chances are you'll probably be a circus artist.
Addiction and stigma seen through a family

Addiction and stigma seen through a family

Presentation focuses on how everyone in the household is acutely affected by drug misuse

Health also means housing, friends and sidewalks

Monitoring weight, quitting smoking not enough to test city's physical fitness

We're listening to the people

However, CEO Robin Silvester admits PMV could communicate better

Port giant now too big for its boots: Biologist

Coal export expansion, fuel delivery plan, tunnel replacement leads to the question: Who's making the calls?