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Issue 2048, Mar 22, 2007

Arts Features

Tabula Rasa draws beauty from grief
Yu-Fo reveals alien existence
Collisions on shared ground

Theatre

Forgetting is all too human in smart Half Life
The Headless Cowboy
Half Life
Grace

Dance

Sisyphus the labour of years

Music Arts

Sonic Boom 2007
Burn

Comedy

Sandra Bernhard charms with bitchy shtick

Arts Notes

News from the art world 22 - 29 March 2007

Arts Choices

Can't-miss arts events 22 - 29 March 2007

Letters

Does this mean Dyer was in on the 9/11 conspiracy?
Canada replicates role of Soviets in Afghanistan
Intelligentsia deny the impact of political theatre

News Features

Harper government ignores housing crisis
Censure over Philippine rights abuses grows
Flood warnings unheeded
TransLink panel refused to see public
Party zone at crossroads

Straight Talk

Larry Campbell's left-centre-left knockout punch
NPA trustee says he'll seek provincial funds
Local woman joins sex-law challenge
Falcon supports Critical Mass
Bikers bothered by Mayencourt's bill
Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn will speak about the mountain pine beetle at UBC
BC Housing steps forward with funds for the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
Betty Krawczyk forks Solicitor General John Les on forking over 90 cents for call
Harmony Airways announces end of scheduled service on April 9
Tsawwassen First Nation re-elects Chief Kim Baird

Straight Issues

Late-night mayhem on Granville Street

Commentary

In sin we trust - Nastiness is next to godliness, study says
Olympic secrecy sowing a bitter harvest

Sports

Sedin twins lead the charge into playoffs

Savage Love

Women who want sex constantly

Health Features

A film gives clarity to young cancer patients

Health Notes

Flu-fighting drug causes suicidal behaviour in Japanese kids

Dot Comment

The Net is abuzz with innovative radio

Geek of the Week

The History of Branding

Trigger Happy

Let slip the Gears of War

Travel Features

Change laps at edges of Bahamian paradise

Outside

Para-Nordic races showcase heroes at play

Fashion Plate

New metallics gleam with understatement

Style Watch

Sweet Somethings Gallery - Island girl’s big, bold jewellery catches Hollywood

Kool Thing

Billabong Thicket dress in Chili

Chic of the Week

JC Studio’s Where to Be Wednesdays

Dining Features

Palates grow up over a decade of dining
The quest for real South Indian food
Where $10 buys heaping helpings worth the wait
Successful restaurateurs keep it all in the family
Experts dish: what makes or breaks a menu

Uncorked

Gothe shares his secret sips and wine-fest wonders

Golden Plate Awards

2007 Golden Plates Readers Choices
2007 Vancouver Golden Plates - Best restaurants of the city

Book Reviews

End of East chronicles immigrants' gamble
War in Heaven
The Breakdown So Far by M.A.C. Farrant

Book Choice of the Week

North Shore Writers Festival's short-story contest

Movies Features

Sharkwater plumbs the depths for truth
From Garfield to kibbutzing
Wahlberg sets sights high
Allying with Sandler, Darfur
Timothy Hutton digs into the work
Fischer makes those funny guys funnier

Movie Notes

News from Hollywood North 22 - 29 March 2007

Movie Reviews

The Marsh
Dead Silence
Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation
TMNT
The Last Mimzy
Ride Around The World
Pride
Premonition
Sharkwater
Amazing Grace
Dead Silence
Reign Over Me

Television

Apples in Stereo hobnobs with legends and hobbits

Music Features

Killswitch Engage out to enjoy the moment
City life makes a major impact on 120 Days
New Wave a state of mind for frustrated Against Me!
Shout Out builds a buzz beyond the indie ranks
Bassist celebrates beauty of life with Dearly Beloved
Ratatat brings the noise on a more aggressive Classics
TV on the Radio revels in the moment

Local Motion

TV Heart Attack avoids trends

Concert Reviews

Taking Back Sunday

Music Notes

The lowdown on Vancouver's music scene 22 - 29 March 2007

Music Choices

This week's best music bets 22 - 29 March 2007

Payback Time

Michael Mackay vs. Steve Newton

Clubs

Know your history - Celebrities
Ask your bartender - Spring Cocktails
DJ Lowdown: Andrew3
Hot List for Vancouver clubs 22 - 22 March 2007

Club Choices

Tried and tested

Time Out Events

March 15 - 22, 2007
Straight List 22 - 29 March 2007

Cartoons

Red Meat
Everyday Things
Arnould
Van Stralen
Tar Paper Town

City Singles

Single of the week - Ryan
Singles of the Week - Michelle | Skidge

Straight Choices

City events for the socially conscious
City events for the socially conscious - Ishmael Beah

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Blog - Politics

Boisclair's slanted view reveals how Quebec can benefit from the rest of Canada