Monthly Archives: October 2015

Brewery in the Downtown Eastside isn’t right for the area, says a social … News1130 VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – They’re calling it a “nasty trick” on people in the Downtown Eastside. Some people living in social housing are upset that a brewery may soon open in the area. “It’s a concern having our children around that. There’s enough of … and more »

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Liverpool EchoFrom Taishan to LiverpoolLiverpool EchoCai Feng Ma, originally from Taishan, celebrated her 100th birthday this week. Pictured are: Gary Millar, Dave Brown, Denise Wong from PCHA, Cllr Frank Hont, Ann Owen from Sovini, and Cai Feng Ma. A … Continue reading →

New York TimesAsian-Americans and StereotypesNew York TimesDENISE WONG PECK. Belmont, Calif. The writer is an executive adviser at Ascend, an organization for Asian business professionals. To the Editor: A good education is highly prized by East Asian … Continue reading →

News1130Used coffee grounds, kale stems among ingredients in the Ugly Duckling dinnerNews1130A local chef is hammering that point home with an Ugly Duckling dinner event in Vancouver next week. David Gunawan will be using things like carrot tops, kale … Continue reading →

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Pro-LRT group in Surrey says it’ll hold federal parties accountable to promises News1130 SURREY (NEWS 1130) – Federal parties better remember their commitments to fund light rail in Surrey. A pro-LRT group says it’s keeping track of all the promises. The Conservatives have promised to pay for a third of the proposed $2.1-billion project. and more »

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