Totem explores the infinite potential of human existence

Chronicling the evolution of the human species from amphibians, to apes, to the present, Totem is a new Cirque du Soleil production that fuses...

Spaces and Reservations presents a reality of life

It’s a story that isn’t a story. There are no plot twists and no special effects. It’s not a drama showing unfaithfulness, it isn’t...

Young and Serious

“No one’s serious at seventeen.” This line from Rimbaud’s 1870 poem “Novel,” which features in François Ozon’s Young & Beautiful, proves a passé perspective...

Coffee, Tragedy, History: Blaq Sheep Coffee

You may be scratching your head as you read the title of this new column: Coffee, Tragedy, History? This, dear reader, is (I hope)...

Atwood’s Pauline honours First Nations writer

Pauline Johnson was a writer who has often been left out of the canon, but as a performer and vocal First Nations woman, she...

Launching artists into their careers

It’s time to launch your artistic project! Why? There is a multidisciplinary festival for young professional artists. According to festival coordinator Mallory Gallant, the festival...

Spurring conversation and critical thinking

When you browse online, search on Google, stream from Netflix, and click “Like” on Facebook, your data is being logged. But what is cultural...

New rEvolutions in theatre

Now in its second year, the rEvolver Festival showcases new works by emerging artists from all over Canada during two incredible weeks of theatre...

Haida artist combines First Nations and Japanese manga forms

If an author gave you permission to rip out the pages of his book, would you dare? Very few authors write books intending audiences...

SFU author David Stouck wins big

Comedian, writer, and former Peak editor Charlie Demers emceed the 30th annual BC Book Prizes Gala Saturday, May 3. The ceremony, held at the...