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Michael J. Fox among 43 invested in Order of Canada

OTTAWA -- Actor Michael J. Fox is now an officer of the Order of Canada. The Edmonton-born actor and activist is among 43 people who received their medals from Gov. Gen. David Johnston at a Rideau...

NPA hopeful candidates open up to voters at Pub Night

NPA members, candidate-hopefuls and the simply curious met at Original Joe's for the NPA's Pub Night -- a chance for people to meet candidates and get to know who they are.

Top Vancouver Events | May 26-29

It's a good time to be in Vancouver. Summer is (almost) here, the Canucks are heading to the finals, and there are tons of festivals going on. Yep, it's the weekend of film festivals and...

TPad: a touchscreen with feeling

Researchers at UBC are working on the TPad -- a touchscreen technology you can feel.

A look at some naughty (and lots of nice) events in Vancouver this week

As always, BeeVancity is excited to bring you the best events of the week. But there's something else we're excited about - we've just been nominated for the Best Events Blog of Vancouver at the 2011...

B.C. blogger's posthumous post draws eight million hits, outpouring of empathy

Family hopes writing will stand as memorial to man claimed by cancer.

Bill Cunningham New York, a life of fashion photography

One camera, an aging bicycle, and a heart-melting smile -- fashion photographer Bill Cunningham and his lifelong love of fashion has inspired viewers from around the world. The new documentary...

BC First Party candidate Danielle Alie: Pushing for widespread reform

BYELECTION 2011: Everything from social programs to agriculture and tax policy can be improved, she says.

Hairspray celebrates diversity with a big heart and even bigger hair

Vancouver Arts Club's feel-good musical showcases talent, snappy tunes, stellar choreography -- and Jay Brazeau in drag. What more could you ask for in a summer musical?

Why do we care about the Royal Wedding?

When are we "commoners" going to learn to shower ourselves with love, respect and admiration?