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Andy Hobbs

Steveston’s recent summer win in CBC’s Metro Vancouver’s best neighbourhood contest reflects the community’s belief in itself and the values others see in it.

Read article: Andy Hobbs
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Andy Hobbs

Steveston’s recent summer win in CBC’s Metro Vancouver’s best neighbourhood contest reflects the community’s belief in itself and the values others see in it.

Read article: The Case Against Meritocracy
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The Case Against Meritocracy

“To be born in Finland, is to win the lottery,” my primary school teacher proclaimed in awe, to our home, one of the most equal countries in the world. Whether the case was applying for jobs, or government financial assistance—the Finns have equal chances for a good life. The premise being that from hard work can be expected results.

Read article: The Case Against Meritocracy
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The Case Against Meritocracy

“To be born in Finland, is to win the lottery,” my primary school teacher proclaimed in awe, to our home, one of the most equal countries in the world. Whether the case was applying for jobs, or government financial assistance—the Finns have equal chances for a good life. The premise being that from hard work can be expected results.

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Read article: Prepared to Serve a Community Amidst a Pandemic
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Prepared to Serve a Community Amidst a Pandemic

For the Health Alliance of the Uninsured (HAU), 2020 started like any other year. Having distributed more than $3 million in prescriptions to low-income, uninsured patients in 2019 and recently celebrating their one hundredth Hepatitis C cure, they were poised for a year filled with success and momentum.

Read article: Prepared to Serve a Community Amidst a Pandemic
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Prepared to Serve a Community Amidst a Pandemic

For the Health Alliance of the Uninsured (HAU), 2020 started like any other year. Having distributed more than $3 million in prescriptions to low-income, uninsured patients in 2019 and recently celebrating their one hundredth Hepatitis C cure, they were poised for a year filled with success and momentum.

Read article: Sounds of the Past to Brighten the Future
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Sounds of the Past to Brighten the Future

Designed and manufactured by German organ builder George Kilgen in 1935, the Kilgen Organ was originally used by WKY studios in Oklahoma City to accompany radio programs with dramaturgical music effects. With the rise of sound television in the late 1940s, the organ stood close to being discarded or shipped out of town and was only saved through a community effort led by Garman Kimmell, founder of Kimray Inc.

Read article: Sounds of the Past to Brighten the Future
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Sounds of the Past to Brighten the Future

Designed and manufactured by German organ builder George Kilgen in 1935, the Kilgen Organ was originally used by WKY studios in Oklahoma City to accompany radio programs with dramaturgical music effects. With the rise of sound television in the late 1940s, the organ stood close to being discarded or shipped out of town and was only saved through a community effort led by Garman Kimmell, founder of Kimray Inc.

Read article: Learning Today to Lead Tomorrow
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Learning Today to Lead Tomorrow

With the arrival of the 80s, a group of forward-thinking women at the Junior League of Oklahoma City began brainstorming ways to grow future generations of leaders. They coordinated a leadership conference for members of the Oklahoma City community that saw such success they decided it needed to become a regular program – and Leadership Oklahoma City was born.

Read article: Learning Today to Lead Tomorrow
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Learning Today to Lead Tomorrow

With the arrival of the 80s, a group of forward-thinking women at the Junior League of Oklahoma City began brainstorming ways to grow future generations of leaders. They coordinated a leadership conference for members of the Oklahoma City community that saw such success they decided it needed to become a regular program – and Leadership Oklahoma City was born.

Read article: WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASING IN QUEENSLAND,ANITA ARMANASCO IS READY TO PARTY
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WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASING IN QUEENSLAND,ANITA ARMANASCO IS READY TO PARTY

"I can remember sitting at Fitzy’s on a Saturday night with my brother and you could literally hear crickets. People were starting to get scared and began staying home. COVID was getting real."

Read article: WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASING IN QUEENSLAND,ANITA ARMANASCO IS READY TO PARTY
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WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASING IN QUEENSLAND,ANITA ARMANASCO IS READY TO PARTY

"I can remember sitting at Fitzy’s on a Saturday night with my brother and you could literally hear crickets. People were starting to get scared and began staying home. COVID was getting real."

Read article: Family Feuds
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Family Feuds

It was July 8, 1943,  an hour after dawn; a time and season for everything to be quiet and slow-moving on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. But not this morning. Frantic phone calls destroyed the drowsy, sultry calm. The largest landowner in the Bahamas, a man worth $200 million, had been found dead, and the cause was anything but natural.

Read article: Family Feuds
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Family Feuds

It was July 8, 1943,  an hour after dawn; a time and season for everything to be quiet and slow-moving on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. But not this morning. Frantic phone calls destroyed the drowsy, sultry calm. The largest landowner in the Bahamas, a man worth $200 million, had been found dead, and the cause was anything but natural.

Read article: Mind the Gap
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Mind the Gap

While the gender pay gap has taken centre stage, leaving us familiar with the grim realities of pay inequality, waiting in the wings is its lesser-known but equally worrying bedfellow, the gender pension gap - an issue leaving women woefully unprepared for retirement.

Read article: Mind the Gap
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Mind the Gap

While the gender pay gap has taken centre stage, leaving us familiar with the grim realities of pay inequality, waiting in the wings is its lesser-known but equally worrying bedfellow, the gender pension gap - an issue leaving women woefully unprepared for retirement.

Read article: STEFAN KEYES DISCUSSES RACIAL INEQUALITY AND RACISM IN OTTAWA
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STEFAN KEYES DISCUSSES RACIAL INEQUALITY AND RACISM IN OTTAWA

Right now, important conversations are happening around racism in Canada, police brutality and white privilege. What do you think the media’s role in these conversations is, or has been? Do you think it needs to change?

Read article: STEFAN KEYES DISCUSSES RACIAL INEQUALITY AND RACISM IN OTTAWA
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STEFAN KEYES DISCUSSES RACIAL INEQUALITY AND RACISM IN OTTAWA

Right now, important conversations are happening around racism in Canada, police brutality and white privilege. What do you think the media’s role in these conversations is, or has been? Do you think it needs to change?

Read article: My Boomer Mother's Questions About Trans Identity
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My Boomer Mother's Questions About Trans Identity

My mom has the best intentions; she is progressive and empathetic. But she has trouble talking with her transgender coworker about his life. As her seasoned GSA-attending bisexual daughter, we collaborated to answer her questions about transgender identities.

Read article: My Boomer Mother's Questions About Trans Identity
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My Boomer Mother's Questions About Trans Identity

My mom has the best intentions; she is progressive and empathetic. But she has trouble talking with her transgender coworker about his life. As her seasoned GSA-attending bisexual daughter, we collaborated to answer her questions about transgender identities.