The dogs revolt in White God

Have you ever seen one of those tear-jerking SPCA commercials with the manipulative Sarah McLachlan song bellowing? If you find those brief ads insufferably...

Spoken word artist Shane Koyczan brings his live show to Vancouver

Internationally renowned spoken word artist Shane Koyczan is performing at Vancouver’s Vogue theatre on Saturday, March 28. Vancouver will be the fifth show of...

Graphic novel Trees has something for everyone

Ten years ago, colossal alien trees descended from space and took root all over the planet. The story of Trees follows a group of...

SFU student Ally Baharoon to present one-act play The Examination at SFU Theatre

On stage at the SFU Theatre March 29, SFU student Ally Baharoon presents his first theatrical production. He says that his aim is to...

It Follows explores our innermost fears

What are you afraid of? Economic hardship, alienation, feelings of guilt because of sexual promiscuity? Most horror movies are just retreads of The Exorcist...

SFU authors nominated for BC Book Prizes shortlist

The West Coast Book Prize Society announced the 31st annual shortlist for the BC Book Prizes on March 11, 2015. The nominations include both...

Sister Judy is a powerful story of questioning one’s beliefs

We all have our own personal belief system that guides us, gives us hope, and helps us navigate our lives. Judy (Jenny Wasko-Paterson), chose...

Dancers of Damelahamid presented the eighth year of the Coastal First Nations Dance Festival

The performers at this year’s Coastal First Nations Dance Festival have embarked on a lifelong journey to revitalize their culture. The festival, held at...

Cinephilia: Merchants of Doubt presents a scientific argument without the science

Robert Kenner’s Merchants of Doubt follows the deceptive tactics of corporations who hire “experts” to publicly doubt scientists in order to continue selling harmful...

Food Finds: Steveston’s Shady Island has the freshest fish around

Nestled in the heart of the historic Steveston village in Richmond is one of my favourite places to eat: the Shady Island Seafood Bar...