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Building 13 was in a sorry state in 1974. It was already 34 years old, every window of the castle-like structure was smashed and there was no running water aside from when the rain dripped through holes in the roof.

EVENTS PECHA KUCHA NIGHT VOL. 33: Latest edition of popular idea-sharing event features Christopher Gaze, Sandra Singh, David Pay, and nine other speakers. July 3 at Vogue Theatre (918 Granville). $11 at NorthernTickets.com.

REALIZING DREAMS: Established in 2002, the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of British Columbia (MPPIA) is a member-based non-profit organization dedicated to a strong and sustainable future for B.C.’s film sector.

Muslims, Jews and Christians discuss common approach to self-denial

Anna Wolak honoured as one of top immigrants to Canada

As a city surrounded by water, going to the beach is an integral part of both our wardrobe and our Vancouver identity. Get a little inspiration for your beach style this summer from a very unlikely source: The Vancouver Maritime Museum .

Dance fans rejoice! Christopher House, Toronto Dance Theatre’s influential artistic director, is finally returning after four years to Vancouver as part of Dancing on the Edge (July 3-12).

Now in its sixth year, Carnaval del Sol , is back July 5 and 6 as part of Vancouver’s week- long Latin America Week celebration.

When Jim Trimble introduced himself to the Courier, one of the can-can girls leaned over to say that, actually, he was better known as Diamond Jim.

LADY LUCK: River Rock Casino Resort marked its 10th birthday with a Diamond Anniversary celebration commemorating the opening of the one-of-kind entertainment destination in Richmond. Great Canadian Gaming Corp.