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Welcome to another issue of the Georgia Straight.
This week, the Straight's online and print editions feature your guide to summer getaways in B.C.; plus YEW restaurant + bar's new look, Vancouver band Brasstronaut, and a rundown of summer movies.
Don't forget to check out Straight.com for daily news and views on everything Vancouver.
This summer, let B.C. be your playground
We've got the goods on great summer getaways in B.C., from Port Renfrew's Avatar Grove to whitewater rafting in the Fraser Canyon.
/ Lifestyle
Author Kenan Malik slams Canada's "illiberal" immigration policies
A British author and broadcaster has claimed that Canada's Conservative government has embarked on a "disastrous policy" by bringing in more temporary foreign workers to deal with labour-market demands.
/ News
Four Seasons' YEW restaurant + bar delivers stellar seafood with a West Coast vibe
Something happened during a recent dinner out at YEW restaurant + bar that shattered all expectations and shocked me personally.
/ Dining
Shelter From the Storm has words for the war resisters
In his new play Shelter From the Storm, writer Peter Boychuk looks at how much has changed since the era of draft dodgers.
/ Arts
Brasstronaut finds a place of light and darkness
Brasstronaut's wide-screen sound helps ensure that its new album, Mean Sun, is more than a one-way ride to Depressionville.
/ Music
It'll be a long, cool summer for big-screen films
Whatever the weather, the movies bring chill-out time - plus thrills from aliens, vampires, a webslinger, and a batguy.
/ Movies
Things to do
| Music | Arkells & the Maine Vogue Theatre |
JUN 1 |
| Kids | Vancouver International Children's Festival Granville Island |
To JUN 3 |
| Movies | Disseminating Dissent: Iranian Independent Cinema Vancity Theatre |
JUN 1-7 |
| Theatre | Shelter From the Storm Firehall Arts Centre |
To JUN 9 |
| Et Cetera | EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival B.C. Place Stadium |
JUN 1-3 |
Comment of the Week
Re: "David Suzuki: Montreal protesters shine spotlight on government's skewed priorities"
Stephen Harper has a majority in the house with 40%, and he is bullying his way through with policies most Canadians don't want. He might as well call his party the Bloc Money. He is alienating the maritimes; we don't want anything to do with him in Quebec. Most free-thinking and reasonable Canadians that believe in tolerance and compassion want a better Canada than the one he is stealing from us. [read story]
> Submitted by Ian Hanchet, 2012-05-31 06:51
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