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Welcome to another issue of the Georgia Straight.
This week, the Straight's online and print editions feature Robert Lepage and his hit solo show, Far Side of the Moon; plus worldly doughnuts, Halloween style, and Vancouver bands sound off on their favourite spooky tunes.
Don't forget to check out Straight.com for daily news and views on everything Vancouver.
Robert Lepage's journey to the Far Side of the Moon
Theatre artist reflects on the loss, and the washing-machine door, that launched a beloved play; plus his growing ties to Vancouver.
/ Arts
Downtown Eastside sergeant Kalwinder Dosanjh aims to build community rapport
A veteran Vancouver police officer says he can only succeed if he builds bridges with people living in the city's poorest neighbourhood.
/ News
From Lucky's Doughnuts to Chinese fritters, doughnuts make the world go 'round in Vancouver
The display case at Lucky's Doughnuts makes you want to order a dozen and ravenously consume all of them in one sitting.
/ Dining
The costume possibilities at Millennium are virtually endless
The former lead singer of the Black Halos has no shortage of ideas—and furthermore, he's more than willing to share them with anyone who's within earshot.
/ Style
Vancouver musicians serve up sonic treats for Halloween
Vancouver indie musicians talk about their favourite Fright Night costumes and the songs that get them doing the Monster Mash.
/ Music
Being human in Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas is a film unlike any other, and it will go down in history as a tremendous Hollywood risk that either paid off considerably or didn't.
/ Movies
Things to do
| Music | Halloween at the Waldorf Waldorf Hotel |
OCT 26 |
| Sports | Vancouver Giants vs. Victoria Royals Pacific Coliseum |
OCT 26 |
| Movies | Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Rio Theatre |
OCT 29 |
| Theatre | The Number 14 Waterfront Theatre |
To Nov 18 |
| Et Cetera | Parade of Lost Souls Festival various Vancouver venues |
To OCT 27 |
Comment of the Week
Re: "Impacts of food poverty highlighted by B.C. welfare challenge participants"
Never mind how much welfare money goes to tobacco, alcohol, taxis, and junk food! Do you think just because you are on welfare you should be deprived of the addictions of the rest of the population? They still don't get enough to eat, healthy foods, and use public transportation (if available)! [read story]
> Submitted by Lorraine Dick, 2012-10-24 11:24
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