As the year comes to a close and the world prepares to enter a new chapter, this moment calls for more than seasonal reflection. It calls for truth, accountability, and moral clarity. To those who occupy positions of leadership and privilege: discrimination whether expressed openly or concealed behind silence has no place in a just
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Reflections from the Construction Innovation Summit Vancouver 2025
October 11th, 2025
Held at JW Marriott Parq Hotel | October 2–3, 2025 The 2025 Construction Innovation Summit, hosted at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver, proved to be a pivotal moment for the construction industry. It brought together thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals to explore current trends, future innovations, and the evolving path forward. Over…
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The Remarkable 44th VIFF 2025 Celebration
October 11th, 2025
An Unmissable Cultural Landmark in British Columbia The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has once again cemented its place as a must-attend event on the province’s cultural calendar. For film lovers, creators, and storytellers alike, VIFF 2025 its 44th edition was nothing short of extraordinary. From October 2–12, Vancouver transformed into a cinematic fortress; a…
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Canadian News
A Giant Branch of the Ebony Tree Has Fallen
September 18th, 2025
Honourable Senator Oliver: I became a senator in 1990, and since that time, there have been enormous changes in our Canadian society and Canadians have been forced to recognize the fact that White people don’t own and run a country of 33 million people anymore.
Celebrate D-Day with Us at Indigo –Granville
May 6th, 2025
Join us in a moving tribute to Canadian courage and sacrifice on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Indigo – Granville, Vancouver. We are honoured to welcome the family of the late Lt. Cdr. Joseph Marston, a proud Vancouver resident, Royal Canadian Navy officer, and true national hero. His remarkable story—surviving a German torpedo…
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Can We Do Anything to Improve the Lives of Care Home Residents?
March 20th, 2025
We need to start addressing the needs of Canada’s growing senior population Canada’s rapidly changing demographics are daunting. The number of people over 65 increased from 3,888,550 in 2001 to 7,021,430 in 2021, an increase of 81 percent. Over the same 20-year period, the Canadian population increased by 23 percent – from 30,007,090 to 36,991,980…
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World News
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Signal a Long Overdue Course Correction
September 2nd, 2024
Trudeau tightens the TFWP in response to immigration challenges and high youth unemployment In response to growing immigration challenges and high youth unemployment rates, the Trudeau government is finally tightening its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Beginning September 26, the government will halt the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments for the Low-Wage stream of…
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Idris wants to Return to School in September!
August 28th, 2024
Idris, who turns 15 in December, is an orphan who lives with his grandmother and a cousin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. His hope is to become a mechanic, but his grandmother cannot afford the fees (C$385 a year for the next three years). Both Idris’ parents have died. Raising two of…
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A Father’s Significance on D-Day
June 7th, 2024
The birth of light that shines through you as the Sun rises with ultimate life responsibility the root of a family tree in the cosmos of a humanbeing. Being a man comes with enormous responsibility. To be a father is a divine blessing, a loving father is a gift no matter how the challenges are…
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Local News
Natures Wisdom Meets Indulgence For A Happy Healthier You
January 25th, 2025
Wisely Wellness is launching a luxury wellness chocolate bar that will tantalize your senses and remedy your daily performance quotient. In a TAN Media interview with the Mastermind Creators of this wellness chocolate bar they had this to say about their Wisely Chocolate product line: 1- What is the inspiration and motivation behind the wisely wellness brand? The inspiration behind…
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Holiday Message From The Editor
December 22nd, 2024
Dear Community Family, At this time of year, during the holiday season, it is common to reflect on our lives and engage in deep conversations with ourselves, pondering the “what,” “why,” and “when.” We often view life through different perspectives, and this reflection brings a sense of realization that we should be grateful, for it…
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Pleasures of Life at Your Table Brought by Annual Tasting of Wines from Italy
November 12th, 2024
Savouring the season pairs well with the pleasures of life as Vancouver’s wine enthusiasts come into the holidays ahead after their cherished annual tradition: A Tasting of Wines from Italy. The 29th edition of the wine roadshow launched at Vancouver’s elegant Terminal City Club on October 28, 2024. The Italian Trade Commission hosts the Canadian…
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Humanity Drowning
Reflection transformed into a powerful, spoken-word style poem Where is the leader we once knew? The one we looked up to not for power, but for truth? Once, a voice could rise above the noise. A light in the dark, a mind with vision, a heart with courage. A soul that carried hope. But now…
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