Vancouver community celebrates famed Chinese calligrapher one year after death
A year after the death of Yim Tse, the Vancouver calligraphy community celebrates the lasting contribution the famed Chinese calligrapher made to the art form.
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Health report says that Vancouverites don’t feel connected to their communities
Almost half of Vancouver’s residents don’t feel very connected to their city, don’t have a strong group of friends they can rely on, and report more mood and anxiety disorders than Metro Vancouver on average.
African-inspired fashion on show in Vancouver
In the largest African fashion show in Vancouver, models couldn’t help but dance down the runway while showing off the vibrant colours and patterns created by local African-inspired designers.
Yoga teacher uses chairs in practice
Reported by Kelsea Franzke
Inspired by her mother-in-law’s difficulty with movement, one Vancouver-based yoga teacher is helping seniors and others with mobility issues through the practice of chair yoga.
Cindy Hsu-Becker is currently a…
Dance invites ‘All Bodies’
Reported by Agazy Mengesha
A dance program aimed at giving disabled people a means to express themselves continues to grow since it first started operating for over four years ago.
The All Bodies Dance class was established in 2014 to…
Happy Diwali: A cultural event full of colour
Reported by Mandy Moon
After completing their prayers and decorating their home in traditional Diwali decor, Kriti Dewan and her family will go to temple to meet other family members, friends, and members within their community.
At temple…
Tea gathering for mothers
Reported by Mathilda De Villiers
The Secret Garden Tea Company opened their doors last week to host an event that brought women together to share their stories and experiences with postpartum depression.
Kathy and Erin Wyder, owners…
Horse riding club seeing a decline in members
New homeowners do not always make new horse riders in Vancouver’s Dunbar Southlands neighbourhood, much to the dismay of a local riding club.
Upper Lonsdale Residents Fight Six-Storey Development
Residents opposed to a proposed six-storey 44-unit development on an Upper Lonsdale building site gutted by fire over a year ago are worried their concerns will not be resolved at a public hearing.
Punjabi Market Preserving its Heritage Through Stories
Punjabi Market came back to life last Sunday through anecdotes and cups of chai tea, as residents and business owners came together to share the importance of keeping its history alive.