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t's not often you spot a turtle in Stanley Park, as the resident reptiles know how to blend in. It's even less common to see one of the petite critters away from the water — and it's somewhat concerning, too. Vancouverite Wendy WellerDavies tells Vancouver Is Awesome that she was concerned that a small creature she saw in the park was out of its element in the scorching heat. "The turtle was by the pedestrian path some way from Lost Lagoon, and was digging a hole with her hind feet while appearing to pee in it," she writes in an email. "She was in the scorching sun and we were concerned for her well-being. So we asked some Park rangers near Second Beach what should be done with / for her." The park rangers told WellerDavies that the turtle was an invasive species and that they'd go along and take a look. However, she wasn't sure what happened to the turtle

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after th hat. A spokkesperson for the Vanco ouver Park Board tells V.I.A. that park rangers were at Stan nley Park on July 25 to supp port r a tu t rt r le that had report rtedly laid eggs in the grass. On insspection, the rangers did no ot ﬁnd any eggs and instead d observ r ed only a patch of distu t rbed soil. "The turtle was safely retu t rned to the water after a raccoon made aggressive movements toward ds it." The pu ublic are reminded to report rt any unusual wildlife activity ty to 3-1-1 By Elan na Shepert

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Musical lineup for the PNE summer 2021 concerts announced Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga to ACDC. August 28, 29, 31 at 7:45, 8:45, 10 p.m. The Motown Show featuring Hitsville Band The Hitsville Band is a hard-driving revue that truly captures the sharp wardrobe, polished style and soulful sounds of the Motown artists who transformed rhythm and blues music. Sept. 1, 2, 3 at 7:45, 8:45, 10 p.m. Soulstream Soulstream performs crossgenre hits and excels in many genres including funky jazz, Latin, big band, and more.

hings will look a little diﬀerent at the PNE Fair this year but the concert lineup will feel very familiar to many Vancouverites. On August 21 the annual PNE Fair will open its gates

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for the 111th time. Mostly held outdoors this year to abide by coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, all your fair favourites will be available to enjoy, including live music. “We will definitely be having live music; it will just look a little different this year,” said Shelley Frost, the PNE’s President and CEO. “We will not have large, seated concerts in the usual Amphitheatre, but we will have a concert stage in the Revel District with music from local BC Artists throughout the day for all guests to enjoy at no cost.” This year, in the interest of safety for Fairgoers, the PNE will not have a paid seated venue set up. A stage at the Revel District will be programmed all day long and fairgoers can grab food or beverage and sit in a festival style, distanced location of their choice to take in the performances. Supporting B.C. talent is a mandate that has never been more important than as the creative sector emerges from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent statement from the PNE reads. Patrick Roberge, the PNE’s Creative Director says music at the fair is a tradition that dates back to when the fair first started in 1910 and remains so to this day. “In 2021, when artists from across British Columbia and Canada have been devastated by the inability to perform live throughout the COVID pandemic, we committed

to supporting these local performers at this year’s Fair,” Roberge said.

The 2021 PNE Revel District Stage performers are: R&B Allstars The R&B Allstars are a dynamic 10-piece rhythm and blues band, celebrating their 41 st year on the Vancouver music scene. Formed in 1979, the band gained popularity playing venues such as the iconic Town Pump, the Commodore, Richards on Richards, 86th Street as well as being a regular feature at Whistler’s Buﬀalo Bills. Aug. 21, 22, 24 at 7:45, 8:45, 10 p.m. Groove & Tonic Vancouver party band Groove & Tonic delivers a high-energy performance of R&B, Disco, Funk, Rock and Pop with a repertoire both old school and contemporary. Always engaging, always professional, these musicians showcase their top-notch musicality and infallible grooves. Aug. 25, 26, 27 at 7:45, 8:45, 10 p.m. Dr. Strangelove Known as “Vancouver’s house-band” after 14 years at The Roxy, Dr. Strangelove is a highly entertaining, high energy and extremely versatile dance band with ﬁve talented lead vocalists who can cover everything from

Sept. 4, 5, 6 at 7:45, 8:45, 10 p.m. Bobby Bruce’s Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band Nearly Neil has played the PNE many times over two decades and is always a fan favourite. Aug. 21, 22, 24, 25 at 1:30, 2:30 p.m. ABRA Cadabra – A Tri1bute to the Music of ABBA ABRA Cadabra has been touring the world for almost 20 years helping audiences of all ages &amp; cultures re-live and celebrate the timeless and uplifting music of ABBA! Aug. 26, 27, 28, 29 at 1:30, 2:30 p.m. The Paperboys For over a quarter-century, The Paperboys have been touring the world and lighting up stages with their free-wheeling blend of inﬂuences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands, and Canadian roots. Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 at 1:30, 2:30 p.m. March Hare Band Beach Party The March Hare Beach Party is an upbeat, highenergy summertime fun-time show. Sept. 3, 4, 5, 6 at 1:30, 2:30 p.m. The fair runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6 but will be closed on Aug. 23 and 30. By Cameron Thomson

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ancouver's Punjabi Market is now home to some dazzling new works of art. The Punjabi Market Regeneration Collective (PMRC) has partnered with the Vancouver Mural Festival to bring Murals in the Market to Main Street. The community initiative aims to help facilitate storytelling through public art. Four massive murals can be found in several laneways near Main Street between 49th and 51st Avenue. The PMRC is collaborating with local BIPOC artists to bring more foot traﬃc to the market. Creative director Jag Nagra hopes the event will continue to grow each year. "When we were planning there were lots of COVID restrictions still in place. So for 2022, we're hoping to do more of a street activation, get the community here in person to see them. We're hoping to bring in murals every r year; hopefu f lly, in two or three years there's 10, 15 murals." Nagra's group is comprised of artists, advocates, and entrepreneu urs who are revitalizing the historic part r of South Vancouver by beautifying the area and creating a destination for local art r s and cultu t re. Founded in 1970, Vancouver’s Punjabi Market was the ﬁrst of itss ki k nd in Nort r h Am America. Despite its humble beginnings, the neighbourhood has since transformed into a cultu t ral hub. By Thor Diakow

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ollowing in your parent's footsteps can be rare, but for one Vancouver mother and son, it seemed inevitable. Dederique "Dee" Nap has been a registered nurse (RN R ) for over 30 years. She specializes in gastroenterology g , a medical area commonly as associated with digestive disorders. Her son is Dr. Estello Nap Hill, a medical doctor and internal medicine resident with UBC. Hill was raised by his single mom in Ri R chmond. Following high school graduation, he attended McGill University t thanks to a football scholarship. While he never dreamed of entering g the same

profession as his mom, Hill seemed destined to become a doctor. "I fell out of love with football and I wanted to challenge myself lf and I wanted to pick something that I kn k ew would ki k nd of reach my fu f ll potential," he explains. Hill graduated from university t at the height of COVID-19; it's an experience he will never forget. "Graduating med school during a pandemic was a once-in-a-lifetime opport rtunity t because I think that it put so much extra stress on an already stressfu f l and intense time and situ t ation," says Hill. His mother worked as an

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house fire can be a deadly situation for a pet, but recently, despite dire circumstances, a sevenmonth-old black lab will pull through thanks to the fast action of firefighters. The puppy was home in South Vancouver when a fire broke out. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) were called to the fire at 1268 East 60 Ave, according to Assistant Chief Kenny Gemmill. The first crew that arrived set up to attack the fire and the second went into the basement and found the fire, Gemmill says. They were able to knock it down quickly, and found the severely injured puppy nearby. "They pulled the puppy out and immediately gave him supplemental oxygen," he says. "We prepare for animals we have to rescue sometimes." The crews had specialized oxygen masks for pets and were able to get it on the motionless dog. A video shared by the firefighters' union on Twitter shows the rescue. They worked on the dog for "T about 45 minutes until the dog owner thought it was in good enough shape to take to vet," says Gemmill.

Along with smoke inhalation, the young dog was suffering from a badly burned leg and was overheated after being so close to the fire for so long. Firefighters cleaned the wound and kept the dog cool with cold water. While the puppy had a rough 24 hours, Gemmill says the owner let the firefighters know he was pulling through. "The owner was there to watch and was very thankful," he adds. VFRS Chief Karen Fry also expressed her thanks, via Twitter. "This is an amazing story r. Our @VanFireRescue crews (B shift halls #17 & #5) found this pup in the fire unit.

While he did suffer a minor burn and smoke inhalation we hear that he’s doing well!" she wrote on Twitter. No one else was injured in the fire. Gemmill says structure fires are always a serious situation, and for pets they pose a particular danger. While humans understand the need to evacuate immediately, that's not always the case for animals. "They don't always know to leave the fire or not," he explains. Luckily the fire department quip pped with gear to help p is eq animals if they find them in time. By Brendan Kergin

Man charged in anti-Asian hate crimes ﬁnally appears before judge A 47-year-old man charged in relation to hateful graﬃti on the Chinese Cultural Centre has appeared before a judge – four months after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Yves Castonguay faces two charges – one for public incitement of hatred and one count of mischief to property, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) after the Chinese Cultural Centre in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside was vandalized during the afternoon of April 2, 2020. Racist language about the Asian community was written on the centre’s windows. Castonguay was charged March 30 but didn’t show up for his subsequent court date.

B.C. Prosecution Service spokesman Dan McLaughlin said Castonguay’s case was on the Prince George court list for a video pre-trial conference. “The judge assigned the conference is sitting in Prince George so the hearing is notionally there but it is being held virtually by video,” McLaughlin said. “The accused is not in custody. He has other charges pending relating to breaches of other orders but none related to this ﬁle.” At the time of the oﬀence, Vancouver Police had seen a 717% increase in crimes with an element of hate, bias, and prejudice, with people of East Asian descent being the primary targets.

Police said a criminal charge for public incitement of hatred is a serious, speciﬁc charge that is rarely used. By Jeremy Hainsworth

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program trying to connect people through art will be running until mid-September in Andy Livingstone Park. The park, located at 89 Expo Blvd., sits on the edge of the Downtown Eastside, adjacent to high-rise condo towers and an elementary school. The Our Park Project aims at bringing the diverse communities together with art as the common ground. Free arts gatherings focusing on things like drawing and screen printing are held twice a week to bring people together. "We aim to engage, build connection, foster care and safety, and bridge the diverse communities who use Andy Livingstone Park by engaging individuals in community-based art events," state the organizers on their Facebook page. De-stigmatizing perceptions in the community and connecting residents who use the park is a developing issue, as the area has seen a lot of change in the last ﬁve years. "As one of the only accessible open green spaces in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, it is also a place where drinking and drug use happens, and the impacts of the overdose crisis are keenly felt," reads a press release. "Our Park is welcoming to people who use drugs, are precariously housed, local

residents and workers, school families, and communitybased organizations." Leading the project is Les Nelson, the Carnegie Community Centre's ﬁrst Elder in Residence, along with artist Sylvan Hamburger. Supporting the project are the Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society (WAHRS), the Vancouver parks board, the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Coastal Health. It's funded through the Community Action Initiative. It's guided by local volunteers. "Elder Les and Sylvan will work closely with the Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Outreach Team to provide harm reduction supplies, food, hydration and community connection as folks make art together," states the release. "This ‘harm reduction through the arts’ initiative aims to reduce stigma related to substance use and to support connection and resilience in the communities that use Andy Livingstone Park." Starting back in July, the project has had arts events in the park, including screen printing and drawing. All events are free to the public. They'll continue every Wednesday and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. until Sept. 12. As time goes on, more art will be added to the park. By Brendan Kergin

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conic Stanley Park tourist attraction the Vancouver Aquarium has hired close to 100 new employees and is set to reopen later this month, new executive director Clint Wright tells Glacier Media. He has not yet set the launch date and operating hours, but exhibits, such as sea lions, sea otters, fish tanks, and an Amazon tropical gallery with snakes, will be on display, he said. Wright said that he expected to make an official announcement soon. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the facility to shut in March, 2020. It reopened several months later but announced in late August that it would indefinitely close its doors to the public on Sept. 7. The specter of potential insolvency swirled while executives sought government support, and marketed the aquarium's

business to potential privatecompany acquirers. U.S.-based tourism and entertainment company Herschend Enterprises bought the aquarium for an undisclosed amount in April. The company also owns theme parks, such as Dolly Parton’s Dollywood and the Harlem Globetrotters. It also

owns two other aquariums: the Newport Aquarium in Kentucky and the Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey. Herschend Enterprises made some executive changes. "Ocean Wise, the global conservation organization has separated from Vancouver Aquarium," said Wright.

Former Vancouver Aquarium CEO Lasse Gustavsson previously also headed Ocean Wise. Gustavsson remains as Ocean Wise's president and CEO, but Ocean Wise is no longer based at the aquarium, said Wright, who was previously the Vancouver Aquarium's COO. The aquarium in September

laid off more than 200 people, but Wright said the organization was able to keep "just under 100 people" on site to take care of animals and perform other tasks. Its recent hiring blitz stemmed from a July 24 job fair that saw about 80 attendees sent home with job offers, Wright said. "We're very close to being fully staffed," he said. "We still need a few line cooks, but otherwise I think we're very well staffed." Initial site capacity will depend on how many galleries are open, but it could be more than 1,000 people. "We'll start slowly and see how it goes," he said. Adult admission tickets are expected to be about $40, which would be similar to what they were prepandemic. Since Herschend Enterprises took over, and added more

certainty to the organization, Wright's team has been focused on increasing site maintenance. "With the loss of cetaceans, with legal action, with deciding what to do, and then COVID-19 on top of that, a lot of maintenance got deferred," he said. "Herschend have really been putting resources in to get a lot of that deferred maintenance taken care of." Wright would not hazard a guess for when the attraction could break even, much less be proﬁtable. "We've been burning money since we were closed in September, and that continues," he said. "In fact, it's going at an upped pace right now because we're getting ready to be open. So we're hiring lots more people. We're doing lots of repairs, we're enhancing the exhibits." By Glen Korstrom

Rare B.C. 'corpse flower' set to unfurl its putrid beauty and Recreation in a press release. In B.C., the flower is first thought to have bloomed in 2018 at the Bloedel Conservatory, and for some, it can take a decade to emerge again. “We are so excited to bring Uncle Fester back to Bloedel Conservatory, and can’t wait to have the public join us in experiencing the pungent scent explosion that, once smelled, is hard to forget,” said superintendent Bruce McDonald in a written statement.

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The conservatory’s specimen — considered “vulnerable” and native to Indonesia’s equatorial rainforests on the

island of Sumatra — is now nine years old. The plant was ﬁrst “discovered” by Italian

botanist Odoardo Beccari in 1889. But it was only in recent years, after a push to preserve the species, that

public gardens successfully raised a corpse flower in cultivation, according to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Back in Vancouver, Uncle Fester is in the midst of a growth spurt. It’s climbed two feet in the past month, and is expected to continue to grow at a rate of three inches per day until it blooms. This year’s flower is expected to eclipse the nearly twometre bloom recorded in 2018. When the flower will unfurl its putrid beauty is another question. Visitors to the conservatory looking to catch a glimpse of the rancid bloom must book a time slot online at bloedelconservatory.ca. By Stefan Labbé

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Marlley Leacockk, an astronomer at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, tells Vancouver Is Awesome that the Perseid meteors will appear to come from the north-northeast part of the sky k . "If you ﬁnd the constellation Cassiopeia, just head a bit to the

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Perseids, adds Leacock. Meteors can streak across the sky k in all directions, however, so the radiant is not vitally import rtant for viewing. "Looki k ng up and in

northern a general nort r hern direction is ﬁne," she says. The shower will peak on Aug.12 and Aug. 13. When the sky k is darkest — in the darkest hours

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after midnight — up to "50 to 80 meteors per hour can streak sky," across the sky k ," according to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). And A An d in the nights leading up to increasing the peak, an increas asing number off sshooting will become o hooting sstars tars w ill b ecome visible, too. Leacock notes that that the shower's radiant is the highest in the sky during pre-dawn hours and there is less atmosphere to impact viewing. "Additionally, this year the Moon is just coming out of New Moon and heading towards First Quarter during the peak nights of the shower, so there is less light in the sky." Local stargazers should also try to get out of the city where light pollution may diminish the display's brightness. From there, says Leacock say ys yyou ou should lie on north. your back and look to the nort r h. But don't make the astral as a tral outing kind a gaze-and-go kki nd of aﬀair. "Give yourself l about an hour of viewing time," she says. "Meteors come in bursts, and then it will be pretty t quiet until the next one." By Elana Shepert

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Vancouver philanthropists, activists and inventors recipients of Order of B.C.

Joe Average Joe Average, born Brock David Tebbutt, has been an important contributor to the B.C., Canadian and international art scene for over 30 years. In the mid-980s Average was diagnosed with HIV and given an uncertain life expectancy which moved him to focus exclusively on his art. His art has captured the interest of international art critics, royalty and celebrities while remaining accessible and meaningful to local collectors and supporters. Average’s work has been

greatest gift. Every new day that we get to spend together as a family, making more memories, it's because of you and your research."

described as “a visionary kaleidoscope of colour, creativity and compassion” and has come to symbolize love and inclusivity. Average’s commitment to raising awareness for HIV/AIDS was evident throughout the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as sales of masks featuring his most iconic images raised $10,000 for BC Children’s Hospital.

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t’s no secret that Vancouverites are great, but the number of locals who received the province’s top honour only serves to solidify that fact. Last week, 16 exceptional people were appointed to the Order of British Columbia by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin. Among them was B.C.’s provincial health oﬃcer, Dr. Bonnie Henry from Victoria, Dr. Debra Braithwaite also of Victoria, Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in Nation, Brenda Baptiste of Osoyoos and Andrew Petter, CM, QC, of Victoria. The other 11 recipients are all from Metro Vancouver. The bios for each recipient have been shortened in the interest of brevity. To read the full write-ups feel free to visit the Province of B.C.’s website.

Frances Belzberg Since arriving in B.C. over 40 years ago, Frances Belzberg has championed numerous causes, from health care and medical research to education and nurturing the next generation of Canadian leaders. Now in her mid90s, Frances’ commitment remains unwavering. In 1976, Belzberg co-founded the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF), with the mission to advance research, promote awareness and support the well-being of those aﬀected by the disease. Dr. Anthony Lang, OC, chair for Parkinson’s research at the University of Toronto explains that “[the] establishment of the DMRF essentially revolutionized the ﬁeld” and that “Frances has been an active driver and supporter of the work of the foundation.” In the early 1990s, Belzberg was instrumental in the establishment of the Think

Have you or a loved one recently experienced a hip fracture? Are you interested in free exercise? Researchers from the University of British Columbia and VGH Falls Prevention Clinic are inviting people who have experienced a hip fracture or replacement in the last 6 months to participate in a research study. This study aims to determine whether an exercise program can improve hip fracture recovery. The study lasts for 6 months and eligible participants could receive a free, home-based exercise program delivered by a physiotherapist. For more information, please contact Nancy Rutherford Falls Prevention Clinic Coordinator 604-875-4111 Ext. 69611 or fallsclinicadmin@hiphealth.ca and mention the “Hip Fracture Study”

Aids Society to advance research and funding, and raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. In 2003, the Government of Canada partnered with the Belzberg Family to create Action Canada, a joint initiative to inspire and support young Canadians and future public policy inﬂuencers.

Ajay Dilawri Ajay and his brothers Kap and Tony are the founders of the Dilawri Group - the largest automotive group in Canada, with more than 4,000 employees and 76 automotive dealerships across Canada. With 24 dealerships in B.C. alone, he supports more than 2,000 employees and their families in his home province. His signiﬁcant investment in electrical vehicle development is also helping address climate change and contributes to a greener economy. The Dilawri Foundation has donated tens of millions of dollars to help charitable causes in health care, mental health, education, autism, and public safety.

Carol A. Lee Carole Anne Lee is the chair of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, a registered charity she co-founded in 2011. The Chinatown Foundation is committed to the cultural, economic, and physical revitalization of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Projects Lee has spearheaded focus on creating a lasting positive impact such as aﬀordable housing, seniors housing, and cultural and economic development. These initiatives include 58 West Hastings, a social housing project located in the Downtown Eastside that will provide 231 new homes and a 4,645 square-

metre (50,000-square foot) healthcare centre that will serve the entire community. During COVID-19, under her leadership, the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation launched an Economic Recovery program, which helped businesses apply for COVID-19 support programs by connecting businesses with ﬁnancial institutions and government agencies.

James McEwen Jim McEwen, a B.C.based biomedical engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor and volunteer, revolutionized one aspect of medicine through his invention of the automatic surgical tourniquet, a medical device that has significantly improved surgical safety, quality and efficiency around the world. An engineer and adjunct professor in UBC’s school of biomedical engineering, he has led and founded many successful companies and organizations. One of which is the Medical Device Development Centre, a notfor-profit that helps to create new medical technologies. The widespread adoption of McEwen’s tourniquet technologies has significantly improved surgical safety, quality and economy. The idea for an automatic tourniquet arose in the late 1970s after McEwen learned of a patient at Vancouver General Hospital who was injured by a conventional tourniquet during surgery. Four decades later, the tourniquets created by McEwen and his team have been used in more than 80 million surgical procedures worldwide — nearly 20,000 every day.

Dolph Schluter Dr. Dolph Schluter is the world’s foremost authority

on the role that ecology plays in the origin and divergence of new species. His work has fundamentally changed our understanding of evolution, revealing the ecological mechanisms driving speciation and probing the factors generating and maintaining biodiversity. Using stickleback fishes from B.C., Schluter gathered evidence to answer one of biology’s great mysteries: how genetic changes in one group of organisms can create an entirely new species. Schluter has also contributed his knowledge to help conserve freshwater fish in B.C., particularly by helping draft the recovery strategy for sticklebacks and co-developing guidelines to protect these and other endangered fishes in the province.

Dr. Poul Sorensen Dr. Poul Sorensen, a professor of pathology at the University of British Columbia, has dedicated his career to understanding the biological underpinnings of childhood cancers. His work has resulted in the discovery of many diﬀerent genetic alterations in human cancers, most notably a novel type of genomic alteration which causes various childhood cancers. His discovery led to the development of new treatments for patients and on July 10, 2019, a drug developed using Sorensen’s research, was approved by Health Canada. Under the brand name VITRAKVI, the drug has already had a positive impact on Canadian patients. The mother of the boy with thyroid cancer describes the impact of Sorensen's work in a Sept 29, 2019 CBC article, “You have given us the

Arran and Ratana Stephens are the co-founders and co-owners of Nature’s Path, a family-owned and operated enterprise based in Richmond and one of the world’s leaders in organic food manufacturing and distributing companies. They began with a modest restaurant that was started with Arran’s $7 and a $1,500 loan. Today their business, built on the philosophy of ethical business practice, sustainability, altruism and employing 650 people, sells products in 50 countries. The couple has served B.C. by working with many institutions, charities and non-governmental organizations. Between personal donations and the charitable contributions of their company, they have donated over $40 million to support worthy causes in B.C., the rest of Canada and internationally. Many institutions have beneﬁted from their philanthropy including the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Vancouver General Hospital, B.C. Children’s Hospital, and Greater Vancouver Foodbank.

Marvin Storrow Apart from his extraordinary achievements at the Supreme Court of Canada, Marvin Storrow is a senior litigation partner practicing a diverse realm of law. An ardent author and speaker, he contributes greatly to the knowledge of a wide range of legal matters and concerns. A community leader, Storrow continues to volunteer and oﬀer services pro bono. He and his family support educational endowments for First Nations people and other learners at several postsecondary institutions. Storrow's milestone cases and judgments remain highly studied and quoted foundational references for constitutional protection to Aboriginal rights. Sparrow (1990) was the ﬁrst case to consider the scope of protection accorded to Aboriginal rights under the Constitution Act, 1982.

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TransLink says new app estimates number of available seats on the next bus

ver wonder if a bus is going to be crowded – especially when you want to try to stay away from others due to COVID-19? TransLink says it now has an app for that. “TransLink is launching a new feature in collaboration with Transit app, which allows customers to see the estimated number of seats remaining on board buses when planning their transit journey,” reads a news release. “As part of

TransLink’s Reconnect Campaign, the new feature will help customers feel conﬁdent knowing if there will be room on their vehicle before leaving home.” When customers plan their journey through the Transit app or check the real-time location of their bus, they will now notice a symbol indicating how many seats are likely to be available on board. Rating categories will let you know if there are usually many seats on board, some seats, or standing room

only on that bus at that time. These estimations are based on historical ridership data to provide the best possible prediction of how full the bus will be. This initiative is a result of the 2020 Open Call for Innovation. The team behind the Transit app were the successful applicant of the Open Call to make transit safer and more comfortable for customers. The Transit app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android smartphones.

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proposed d building on Kingsway will bring 127 rental units to Joyce-Collingwood area. Designs submitted to the city show a six-storey triangular building at 2970 Kingsway, a triangular piece of property at the intersection with Rupert Street. It's been vacant for at least a decade, but was sold earlier this year according to B.C. Assessment. Along with new rental homes the building would have commercial retail space on the ground level and parking. There would also be communal areas on top, with bbq and dining areas, ﬁre pits, and an area for dogs. Due to Kingsway's unusual diagonal path across the city, properties along the road often have unusual shapes. In this case, the architects have designed a triangular building to cover the maximum amount of land. "The proposal seeks to provide much needed

aﬀordable Secured Market Rental housing aligned with the City of Vancouver's Housing and Homelessness strategy on a site which is well served by many transit options, as well as multiple parks, schools, amenities, and commercial retail, all within short walking distance," states the development team in the

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id Seth Rogen get kidnapped? It's a question you probably haven't asked yourself but one that has inspired a viral video on TikTok. If you've taken a scroll through any of Seth Rogen's social media of late, you've probably noticed a great deal of pottery — as well as pot. The famous cannabis connoisseur is a huge fan of handmade pottery, which he proudly showcases on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. But not everyone is convinced the hometown

funnyman is the one crafting the artistic pieces. TikTok creator Chris (chriscanbefunny on the social media platform) describes himself as a Los Angeles-based comedian and a "frequent faller." In his latest video, he explains the hypothesis behind Rogen's kidnapping. While he concedes that it would be possible for the Vancouverborn actor to make movies and sculpt pottery, he fears that a "shady ceramicist" has captured him. He says that in order to create the facade of normalcy, the smooth criminal makes regular posts on the star's

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Local entrepreneur to form electric car race team hose planning to watch the Formula E World Championship taking place in Vancouver next year could have the opportunity to cheer on a locally owned team. Edward Sylvan is the CEO of Sycamore Entertainment Group Inc., the company behind SEGI.TV, a free on-demand streaming service. A Vancouver resident, Sylvan is launching the ﬁrst locally-owned all-electric race car team just in time to be a hopeful competitor in Vancouver’s inaugural Formula E World Championship in 2022. Through his streaming platform, Sylvan is already involved in the world of motor and Esports as a primary sponsor for the Chip Ganassi Racing team in the Extreme E racing series. Looking to establish hometown status for the

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