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Protecting the right to protest: Free speech versus corporate power

Observer Media Group Founder and CEO, Linda Solomon, to participate in a panel discussion on the freedom of speech.

Fourteen-year-old Vancouver artist Maya Rae brings youthful influences to vocal jazz

She’s just 14 years old, but Vancouver jazz vocalist Maya Rae already knows exactly who she is as an artist. Her debut album, Sapphire Birds, showcases her beguiling, understated vocal style and...

Statement from Mayor Gregor Robertson on welcoming refugees

Vancouver is known throughout the world for our remarkable diversity. We have a longstanding commitment to welcoming refugees and their families in times of need. This proud history of helping...

B.C. home to Canada’s second highest poverty rate

New report: Province must stop rejecting need for poverty reduction plan

Syrian refugees to hold multicultural dinner for community on December 3

Asmaa Qawas and Manar Alsaid Ahmed didn’t know what to expect when they came to Canada as Syrian refugees 11 months ago, but to their surprise, they were welcomed with open arms. Through their...

Northern Gateway rejection proves communities can stop pipelines – including Trans Mountain

Today’s decision by the federal government to reject the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and tankers proposal is an important and hard-fought victory says West Coast Environmental Law – one that...

Gitga'at First Nation celebrates "final victory" over Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline

Nation looks forward to a post-Enbridge reality and new relationships with government

BC NDP announces policy to ban trophy hunting of grizzlies

As part of its 2017 election platform, the New Democratic Party of British Columbia has pledged to ban all trophy hunting of grizzly bears in the province. Humane Society International/Canada is...

PetFam is the latest addition to Vancouver’s burgeoning sharing economy

Stressed in the search for pet sitting? Safely exchange free, in-home care

Photos: National Aboriginal Veterans Day Celebration March

The National Aboriginal Veterans Day March and celebration took place on Tuesday, November 8th in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.  The celebration started at Carnegie Centre with veterans'...