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How to defeat Trumpism in British Columbia over the long term

Vancouver Stand Up to Racism attendees express views on discrimination, immigration, and more

Photos: Over 4,000 Vancouverites stand up to racism at counterprotest at city hall

Heated arguments erupt between anti-Muslim demonstrators and counterprotesters at Vancouver City Hall

52 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, August 20

Tweets from a day opposing racism in Vancouver

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Renters of Vancouver: “His foot went through the floor”

The Art of the Deal coauthor says Donald Trump will quit before the end of the year

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Andrew Weaver praises those who plan to demonstrate at Vancouver City Hall against anti-immigrant views

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Vancouver Writers Fest announces 2017 lineup

Local comedy podcast Stop Podcasting Yourself approaches 500th episode milestone

Vancouver Stand Up to Racism attendees express views on discrimination, immigration, and more

Wild Salmon Celebration: Inaugural al fresco dinner to take place next Saturday (August 26)

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How to defeat Trumpism in British Columbia over the long term

Vancouver Stand Up to Racism attendees express views on discrimination, immigration, and more

Photos: Over 4,000 Vancouverites stand up to racism at counterprotest at city hall

Heated arguments erupt between anti-Muslim demonstrators and counterprotesters at Vancouver City Hall

Music

Contest: Design the official Westward Music Festival merch and win two Global Passes

Zaum brings “old world meditative mantra doom” to the Astoria

Metallica show gives fans whiplash

Danish band Mew makes the most of life as a trio

Arts

Vancouver Writers Fest announces 2017 lineup

Church hopes Sleeping Jesus sculpture prompts thoughtful reflection on homelessness in Vancouver

You're the star of the show in immersive theatre piece A Game of You

Murray Hatfield makes major magic in Unbelievable! at the PNE

Life

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Renters of Vancouver: “His foot went through the floor”

6 chic carriers that will take you from the office to happy hour and beyond

B.C. sees huge increase in number of registered organ donors after initiation of ICBC program

LifeStyle Features

Vancouver retains ranking as third most livable city in the world

Movies

Uniformed Nazis in downtown Vancouver for filming of The Man in the High Castle

Hollywood stunt experts question decision to have Deadpool 2 motorcyclist complete fatal ride in Vancouver

Deadpool 2 resumes production in Vancouver, two days after stuntperson's fatal accident

Movies Features

Street-dancing Ladies take a giant Step

Food

Wild Salmon Celebration: Inaugural al fresco dinner to take place next Saturday (August 26)

Beverage shop roundup: Happy Lemon, Glory Juice Co., Nectar Juicery open new locations

Wine Beer & Spirits

3 Ontario wines that are worth a try

Dining Features

Deliciously comforting, avocado toast is the talk of the town in Vancouver

Cannabis

Vancouver cannabis review: Organic Wild Seaweed makes an excellent case for growing outdoors

Legends Valley Music Fest and High Times join forces to host first-ever Canadian Cannabis Cup

Mary Jean "Watermelon" Dunsdon will run as Vancouver's cannabis-friendly city council candidate

B.C.–based Tilray invests $25 million in new Ontario facility to meet growing demand

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52 things to do in Metro Vancouver on Sunday, August 20

Tweets from a day opposing racism in Vancouver

Kevin Durant says Golden State Warriors won't visit Trump

Local comedy podcast Stop Podcasting Yourself approaches 500th episode milestone

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