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JANUARY 17–26 Events Calendar

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS    Thursday, January 17 “Rich in Food”: Revitalizing  Traditional Food on the  Northwest Coast   If you think our food supply on Vancouver Island is secure, guess again…

The martlet looks at . . . the top new year’s resolutions in canada and how long they last

Statistics from the Toronto Star Library

Local author grows away the seasons

Autobiography does double duty as guide for gardeners, cooks

Wilderness Crew wow crowd at Lucky Bar

The Sunshine Coast is a hidden B.C. treasure. It boasts a beautiful landscape, a mass of hiking and biking trails and a blossoming music and arts scene. The coast is…

Stage rendition of The Sound of Music could be one of your favourite things this holiday

Since The Sound of Music graced our movie theatres in 1965, our image of Maria and Captain Von Trapp has always been Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. These legendary roles…

Within reach of success: Reuben and the Dark record under major label

If you’re interested in listening to new music from a band that might just be on the brink of hitting it big, then you’d better tune your headphones to Reuben…

Music Rags: Boots Riley talks politics

In 2008 Barack Obama was elected President of the United States to much fanfare by people desperate for a change. Over the four ensuing years of his first-term of presidency,…

Music rags: Most interesting albums of the year, part two

The Walkmen, Heaven — From the opening notes of the sublime “We Can’t Be Beat,” it’s clear that New York garage kings The Walkmen have created something special.

Events Calendar: December 17–26

Partake in the Red Umbrella March on Dec. 17 to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.