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Wendee Lang

Wendee Lang is a writer and poet, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in english and communications at Simon Fraser University.

 

 

 

Top 8 Day Trips from Vancouver: Wine Tours in BC's Okanagan Valley

Boasting some of the best wines internationally, British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley is only a drive away.

Robocall scandal leads to apathy and disenchantment at family dinner table

What's the point of civic engagement when the government won't engage? One family finds its political conversations fall silent over robo-call scandal.

Oilsands pipeline risks explained in "BC's Huge Gamble" film

"BC's Huge Gamble" sheds light on just what British Columbians will sacrifice if the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline is approved.

Black history in Vancouver: Who was Joe Fortes?

February is Black History Month, and with it comes the tale of shipman, lifeguard and hero of the Bay, Seraphim "Joe" Fortes.

Chinese New Year: YouTube celebs Peter Chao and Bubbi share their favorite memories

These wildly popular YouTube celebrities weigh in on their favorite Chinese New Year traditions.