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Workers continue to errect scaffolding around the Bloedel Conservatory at Queen Elizabeth Park. Once that is completed in approximately two-and-a-half weeks, work will begin to replace 600 of the dome’s 1,500 panels.

National Cupcake Day raises money for animals in need

LAUGHING MATTER: Vancouver TheatreSports League executive director Jay Ono and board president Roland Monteiro fronted the 9th Grapes of Laugh. Great Canadian Casino’s Howard Blank and yours truly emceed the annual laugh-in.

Jamie McDonald finishes cross-Canada charity run

OSCAR SHORTS: Screenings of Academy Award-nominated short films in the categories of Best Live Action Short and Best Animated Short. Until March 1 at Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour). $9-$11 at www.viff.org.

Mounted police unit makes first appearance in annual event

Chinatown, loosely bordered by Hastings Street to the north, Georgia Street to the south and Taylor and Gore Streets to the west and east, pre-dates Vancouver and contains the best and worst of the city’s past.

In the latest instalment of our Vancouver Special neighbourhood series, we highlight the city's historic Chinatown. But Courier reporters aren't the only ones who've taken an interest in the colourful community.

Vancouver restaurant exemplifies the changing face of Chinatown

Property: 500 Block of Carrall Street For Katherine Dodds, living in Chinatown for over 20 years has meant having a home and office in one place.