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Editorial Cartoon: Feb. 28, 2014

Editorial Cartoon: Feb. 28, 2014

The sun also rises on myths and lies

The sun also rises on myths and lies

In a recent survey from the National Science Foundation , a full quarter of 2,200 surveyed Americans responded incorrectly to the question, “Does the Earth go around the sun, or does the sun go around the Earth?” That both intrigued and disturbed me.
School creates digital code

School creates digital code

Teenagers and teachers at John Oliver secondary have just completed the school’s Digital Code of Conduct. Acting responsibly, respectfully and safely are the three keys of the code the school has worked on for nearly a year.
Downtown Eastside: Native health clinic meets needs but lacks money

Downtown Eastside: Native health clinic meets needs but lacks money

The Vancouver Native Health Society clinic is not accepting any new patients unless, that is, they are children, or have HIV/AIDS or have an emergency — as Jack did. He’s a 79-year-old who recently moved here from Victoria.
Teachers holding strike vote while negotiating

Teachers holding strike vote while negotiating

Provincial governemtn says it was only a first offer
Downtown Eastside: Chico and the man whose life he changed

Downtown Eastside: Chico and the man whose life he changed

“Nice dog, man.” “Hi Chico. He’s so cute with his little coat on.” “I love that dog Chico.
BEST OF THE CITY 2014: Mark Brand, Best Local Business Person Downtown/Yaletown/Gastown

BEST OF THE CITY 2014: Mark Brand, Best Local Business Person Downtown/Yaletown/Gastown

How many restaurant owners have a community co-ordinator on staff? How many have the marketing savvy to turn the theft of a sign into an opportunity to feed some of Vancouvers neediest residents? How many hire people with Down syndrome because they a
Central Park: Blyth lobbied to run for council as Sharma enters fray

Central Park: Blyth lobbied to run for council as Sharma enters fray

Dude Chilling sign receives official unveiling
BEST OF THE CITY 2014: Readers' Choice results!

BEST OF THE CITY 2014: Readers' Choice results!

Our readers know what makes Vancouver one of the best cities in the world, and a record number took the time to share in our annual Best of the City readers choice survey. CITYWIDE CULTURE & PEOPLE Public Art 1. A-maze-ing Laughter (English Bay) 2.
Mount Pleasant social circle wins reprieve

Mount Pleasant social circle wins reprieve

Ultimate fate of Gather Round project uncertain
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