From By-Stander to Standing By: Supporting Peace on the Subject of the Middle East
Photograph by Khalil Hamra/AP The numerous stories and pictures of human tragedy surrounding the breakout of the Gaza-Israeli war in 2014 compelled me to seek better understanding of a region…
Where to Begin to Save the World
Reading the news can be overwhelming. From the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to reports of giant holes in Siberia due to climate change, it's difficult to sort through the plethora of issues around the world. I feel…
Anti-racism champion defines Canadian identity
Charan Gill: cultural bridge engineer (Photo courtesy of Charan Gill) In 1988, the Parliament of Canada passed the Canadian Multiculturalism Act to “promote the understanding and creativity that arise from…
Vancouver boasts about the highest quality water in the world …but does it deliver?
Despite numerous reports on the quality of Vancouver’s tap water, George Chiang, 35, still prefers to boil or filter it before drinking. “It’s a cultural thing,” says Chiang, who was…