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War

Michael and Alicia bring tears; Natalie Portman laments Israel’s history and a big French star gets small

Also an eerie war movie, redemption in Quebec and a mystery thriller filmed in Vancouver
Volkmar RichterSep 1st, 2016

Tina Fey goes to war; Judy Hopps goes to Zootopia and cultures clash in the Amazon

Also a Norwegian disaster movie, The Wave, machine gun attacks in London Has Fallen and a killer barber in The Legend of Barney Thompson
Volkmar RichterMar 4th, 2016
Image of Bill C-51

World Interfaith Harmony Week embodies values Harper rejects

The core of all spiritual teachings is love. In my opinion, Stephen Harper has veered sharply away from this core value, but others have not.
Warren BellMar 3rd, 2015

VIFF's "Turbulence" highlights the emotional toll of war on Kurdish survivors

A young Kurdish Iranian woman's harrowing descent into Vancouver's drug scene shows the difficulties of rehabilitating after a war.
Pamela GrcicOct 2nd, 2014

Her, August Osage County and Lone Survivor: reviews

Joaquin, Meryl and Mark face stress, each in their own way, in the week’s new films.
Volkmar RichterJan 9th, 2014

Pundit's advice to President Obama: consider potential Chinese 'revolution' and 'war' in South China Sea: The SinoFile

Note to Obama: don't underestimate the impact of 500 'incidents' per day happening in China.
Massoud HayounJan 21st, 2013

The controversy surrounding Manu Militari

Dan McPeakeJul 14th, 2012

Chinese Canadian veterans push for posthumous citizenship for war dead

At the new photo exhibit entitled Chinese Canadian Veterans: Loyalty to Country at the Chinese Cultural Centre, black-and-white photos of Chinese Canadians in uniform adorn the building's...
Jenny UechiJan 25th, 2012

CODEPINK’s Rae Abileah discusses next steps at World Peace Forum

Rae Abileah, a leading member of the women-led activist group CODEPINK, addressed war-related social and economic issues at this weekend's World Peace Forum.
Alexis StoymenoffNov 12th, 2011

Combat ends but battle rages on for wounded Canadian troops

Afghanistan withdrawal deadline won't end the struggle for soldiers hurt in battle -- mentally or physically.
Vancouver ObserverJul 2nd, 2011