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Dealing with your own crap

Stories from CoHo Landing, a 15-household land co-operative on Denman Island. By Laura Busheikin for FOLKLIFE. On a composting management system.

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#KtunaxaHomelands

Learn about the creation story of the Ktunaxa Homelands. For ZenSeekers, May 4, 2022.

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Fossil fuels are killing the planet. So why don’t we stop using them?

A primer on the issue by reporter John Woodside for Canada's National Observer, March 2, 2022.

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Collision Repair as a Career: What Young People Need to Know

Kids do not always have the information they need to make the best choice of careers. Enlightening them could make a difference. By Eli Greenbaum for Collision Quarterly.

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Purple Reign: The Many Shades Of Mauvey

The chameleonic alt-pop artist is leading with love. By Daniel McIntosh for RANGE magazine. One of RANGE Magazine's featured artists at their Official SXSW Showcase, March 17.

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Brandon Skinner - Diorama in BTE Towing clubhouse

Childhood Dream: To Be a Tow Truck Operator

Brandon is only nine years old, but his career plans are already set in stone—when he grows up, he wants to operate a heavy-duty rotator. By Iva Kestrankova for Tow Canada.

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Sara Mearns & crew members filming Another Dance Film - Photo by Jose Tutes

Critic’s Choice: A New Order of Digital From Jacob Jonas The Company

On films.dance, a global, entrepreneurial, collaborative series with 400 dancers, 50 choreographers, and directors from 25 countries. Review by Kathleen Smith for Dance International.

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Three Years Aboard the Sunken YOGN

Wide variety of life discovered on concrete barge YOGN-82, sunken offshore of Powell River only three years ago. By Sean Percy for Powell River Living (now qathet Living).

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Mar 29, 2022: Anti-Oppressive Copyediting Workshop

A hands-on workshop for magazine professionals on copyediting with a focus on anti-oppression and equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Apocalypse Never: Climate Movies for the Here and Now

When Hollywood fast-forwards to climate devastation, it wastes an opportunity to ignite our imaginations. By Jesse Firempong. Asparagus Magazine.

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John Lennon & Yoko Ono Brochure Cover for "Planting Acorns at Coventry 1968" First public art collaboration. Photo by Keith McMillan ©Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono: Growing Freedom

Exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery until May 1. Article by Michael Turner for Preview Magazine.

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Volunteering at Festivals is Your Backstage Pass

There’s nothing quite like being on the inside of an event. By Jeremy Derksen for FestivalSeekers, June 3, 2022

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