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Need to Know, Need to Go: Holiday markets
December 2, 2024The weather may be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do. Visiting a holiday market or festival is a great way to spend a cold day — you can shop for gifts, admire artwork and decorations, and spend time with friends. Whether you’re celebrating this season or just enjoying winter, consider checking out these markets in the Lower Mainland. Noël Holiday Light Festival & Market Cloverdale Fairgrounds, 17905 62 Ave. #17607, Surrey November 28–December 23, 4:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for youth and seniors, free for children six and under If you’d like…
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Marigolds for Día de los Muertos and beyond
October 28, 2024Grief is a universal language expressed differently by everyone. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), despite being known for its colours and joy, acknowledges the heartbreak of losing someone. Honouring the memories of a deceased loved one has…
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Diwali is not just the Festival of Lights
January 30, 2024While many know Diwali as the Festival of Lights, there is so much more to it than just that. In Hindu and Sikh culture, Diwali celebrates the winning of good over evil. Being a Sikh, I celebrate Diwali based on…
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Christmas craft markets
November 16, 2023If you know me, you know that Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year. Sipping hot chocolate, looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family while bundled in warm clothes . . . nothing beats that feeling. To…
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LEAKED: SFU and UBC to announce joint holiday celebration
November 30, 2021BURNABY, BC — With a recording of a leaked phone call, an anonymous whistleblower shared news of an SFU and UBC collaboration for the first time in 23 years. Presidents Joy Johnson and Santa J. Ono allegedly scheme to create…
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Your SFU Horoscopes: November 8–14
November 25, 2021ARIES: Wednesday is Vanilla Cupcake Day! The day will be a piece of cake after you stress-bake nine dozen cupcakes. And the icing on top? If you give them away, it’s a good deed, not a coping mechanism. TAURUS: This…
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Holiday commercials are more sinister than sweet
December 11, 2020Every year after Halloween ends, they come flooding in: holiday commercials. Not just the ones that feature holiday music, deals, and colours — i’m talking about the commercials that act like a whole ass short film. Large companies spend thousands…
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It won’t be a happy holiday unless we all do our part
November 30, 2020The holidays are just around the corner, and while I’m sure everyone is just itching to dive into festivities after this shitshow of a year, it’s important that we keep a grasp on the current state of the world. Before…
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Bah Humbug! brings the holiday spirit to SFU Woodward’s
November 27, 2017Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a classic story with heart-warming holiday season themes of redemption and gratitude. SFU Woodward’s has teamed up with Vancouver Moving Theatre and Full Circle: First Nations Performance Society to present the eighth annual Bah…
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The broke-ass student’s holiday gift guide
November 27, 2016Jessica’s present picks: $30-Netflix gift card For the poor student Every student needs Netflix. Let your favourite starving student continue to procrastinate without the cost. $30, Best Buy A collage photo frame For your parents If there’s one thing your…
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