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he world of professional skateboarding has always been a source of captivating films about its unique characters, and a Vancouverproduced short documentary can now be ranked among the best of them.

'Joe Buffalo' by filmmaker Amar Chebib brings to mind the powerful storytelling of Jacob Rosenberg's 'Waiting for Lightning' which culminates in Danny Way's feat of jumping the Great Wall of China, as well as Matthew J. Powers' inspirational 'Never Been Done' about Jon Comer—the world's first pro skater who lived with a prosthetic leg.

It's told from a first-person perspective with Buffalo narrating his own story. And what a story it is.

Buffalo became a professional skateboarder in 2019, and was the first Indian Residential School survivor to do so.

While the arc of a pro's career generally starts when they're in their early 20s and ends when they're in their early 40s, Buffalo's begins at the age of 41.

His statement, “skateboarding was definitely a saviour,” is a theme throughout the film which ends on an incredibly hopeful note after revealing its character's struggles with intergenerational trauma, and his ultimate triumph in becoming a powerful role model and an inspiration for others.

Director Chebib is no stranger to working with subjects with trauma, and helping to carefully tell their stories. His work with Syrian refugees on his feature documentary 'Wajd' informs an approach he describes as allowing subjects to have "a hand in

telling their own stories as a means of decolonization, healing, and empowerment."

The cinematography is by Liam Mitchell, a friend of the subject's for over two decades.

Their familiarity comes across on the screen, as Buffalo is just as comfortable doing a backside lipslide on a handrail as he is speaking about his path in life.

The soundtrack and overall sound design is the work of Matt Drake and paid intern Kaitlyn Redcrow. Their craftwork elevates the production to the next level, delivering the last blow in a one-two-three punch of great direction, visuals, and sound.

And, of course, an incredible story.

'Joe Buffalo' is screening online at the DOXA Film Festival from May 6-16. Tickets are available at doxafestival.ca.

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Did you, or a family member, undergo a surgery to implant a DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System in Canada?

This notice may affect your rights. Please read carefully.

A proposed class action lawsuit captioned Wilson v. DePuy International Ltd., et al., Action No. S-116652, was filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia regarding allegations that the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System was defective, and that they failed prematurely, requiring revision surgery (“Wilson Action”). While not admitting liability, the Defendants have agreed to consent to its certification as a class action and to settle the case. The BC Court certified the Wilson Action as a class action (“BC Class”) on July 16, 2018 and approved the Amended Settlement Agreement on March 3, 2021 (“Settlement Agreement”).

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The BC Class is defined as follows: (a) BC Resident Opt-Out Subclass: all persons resident in British Columbia who underwent the surgical implantation of the ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System in a surgery occurring in Canada (“ASR Index Surgery”).

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(b) Non-BC Resident Opt-In Subclass: all persons who previously were members of the Ontario ASR Class Action but who opted out of the Ontario ASR Class Action and who affirmatively opt into this BC ASR Class Action.

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(c) All residents of Canada asserting the right to sue the Defendants independently or derivatively by reason of their familial relationship to a Class Member under either the common law of Family Compensation Act applicable to the BC Resident Opt-Out Subclass, or for Non-BC Resident Opt-In Subclass members, those defined pursuant to section 61(1) of the Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3; as amended (or any similar legislation in any of the Canadian provinces and territories or the Civil Law of Quebec).

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Free day parking was first implemented as a temporary measure last year to help support Granville Island businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will remain in effect until April 30.

"Revenue loss from temporary free parking was intended to support those businesses, artists and makers working on Granville Island," explained a notice posted to Granville Island's website.

Re-introducing pay parking will help ensure spaces are available for Island customers, the notice added.

"Where we would expect parking to be abundant due to the current travel restrictions, we are instead experiencing a high level of vehicles parking without supporting businesses on Granville

Island. From employees of surrounding neighborhood businesses, to multiple groups parking to only ride their bikes along the seawall, and boaters gone for days and weeks at a time. This, unfortunately, has resulted in a lack of parking near the Public Market for shoppers, the docks for kayak, paddle board rentals and patios, and the artisans, restaurants and shops across the Island."

Keeping parking free until 11 a.m. also offers regular visitors the option to shop earlier in the day, while free parking from 6 p.m. onwards serves restaurant guests visiting the Island after the Public Market has closed for the day. The decision was made in consultation with Island merchants and business owners, Granville Island management said.

Pay parking will be enforced by EasyPark.

Rates will be set at $1 per hour from Monday to Friday, and $2 per hour on weekends and holidays.

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The settlement provides certain compensation to class members who are or become Eligible Claimants and who timely submit all forms and documentation under the Settlement Agreement, less deductions for legal fees. Class members who are eligible and submit approved claims could receive $100,000 if they have undergone a single revision or $120,000 if they have undergone a bilateral revision, subject to reductions for length of time the device was in place and other things outlined in the settlement agreement. Eligible class members who have undergone either a single or bilateral revision and have experienced certain additional complications, including extraordinary income loss, may receive additional funds up to $40,000 as set out in the settlement agreement. Amounts may also be payable to spouses of approved claimants. Details on eligibility and the amounts approved claimants may receive are in the settlement agreement which can be viewed on class counsel’s website.

For any individuals who are members of both the Crisante Ontario ASR Class Action and this Wilson British Columbia ASR Class Action and who are Eligible Claimants in this BC class action: the Ontario court will shortly be asked to approve a settlement in the Crisante Ontario class action. A person who is a member of both class actions will only obtain one recovery. They will need to seek settlement recovery from the Crisante Ontario ASR Class Settlement Program unless the Crisante Ontario ASR Class Settlement Program is not approved before the last payment has to be made under the Wilson British Columbia ASR Settlement Program. Please contact Class Counsel below if you are uncertain whether you are a member of both classes.

Please refer to the Settlement Agreement for specific terms and conditions. It may be found at https://DePuyASRclassactionBC.ca or call the Claims Administrator.

The Settlement Agreement includes a “Most Favoured Class” clause which may provide for enhanced compensation. Please consult with Class Counsel to inquire as to whether this clause impacts your claim.

To Make a Claim To be entitled to a payment pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, Class Members, including Opt-Ins, must be Eligible Claimants and submit all required forms and documentation to the Claims Administrator on or before the expiration of the Claims Period. Class counsel is available to assist class members in filling out the required claim form.

An Eligible Claimant under the Settlement means a member of the BC Class (either as a member of the BC Resident Opt-Out Subclass or Non-BC Resident Opt-In Subclass) who (a) was a Canadian Patient, (b) underwent an ASR Index Surgery, and (c) underwent an ASR Revision Surgery on or before August 24, 2020.

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Then there have been times of pure pain and anguish, like with the farmers’ protests.

Vancouver was a major hub of the Ghadr movement, one of the factions fighting for Indian independence from the British crown in the early 1900’s. Many activists and leaders of the movement shared intelligence and coordinated activities with fellow groups in India and down the West Coast into California. What was their relationship with the government of Canada, an entity still wholly under the Crown at this time, while they fought to free their homeland from it?

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Vancouver City Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider zoning for these locations: 1. Rezoning: 6869-6909 Ash Street

To rezone 6869-6909 Ash Street from RS-1 (Single-detached Houses and Duplexes) District to RM 8A (Multiple Dwelling) District, to permit a townhouse development with a maximum floor space ratio (FSR) of 1.20. If rezoning is approved, a subsequent development permit process will entail a review of a proposed form of development.

2. CD-1 Rezoning: 1885 East Pender Street To rezone 1885 East Pender Street from RM-4 (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to permit the development of a six-storey residential building containing 64 social housing units. A height of 21.6 metres (70.8 feet) and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 2.92 are proposed.

3. CD-1 Rezoning: 1650 East 12th Avenue To rezone 1650 East 12th Avenue from C-2C1 (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to permit the development of a six-storey, mixed-use building containing 65 strata-titled residential units.

A height of 21.3 metres (70 feet) and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.0 are proposed.

4. CD-1 Rezoning: 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025- 1035 West 67th Avenue To rezone 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue from RS-1 (Residential) and C-1 (Commercial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to permit the development of an eight-storey, mixed-use building containing 62 strata-titled residential units. A height of 28.3 metres (92.8 feet) with additional height for a rooftop amenity space and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.53 are proposed.

5. CD-1 Rezoning: 8655 Granville Street To rezone 8655 Granville Street from C-2 (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to permit the development of an 11-storey, mixed-use building with at-grade commercial space, office space, and 55 strata-titled residential units. A height of 38.4 metres (126 feet) and a floor space ratio (FSR) of 4.10 are proposed.

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To participate in the Public Hearing process, you can register to speak beginning at 8:30 am on May 7, 2021 until 5 pm on the day of the Public Hearing: • by going to the Council meeting page on the City’s website and selecting the meeting date, meeting type and agenda item(s) you can inform us that you wish to attend by telephone; or • by calling 604-829-4238 and specifying which meeting date, meeting type and agenda item(s) you wish to speak to by telephone.

If you want to participate by telephone then you must have access to a telephone, provide a telephone number that can be used to contact you, and an email address where instructions on when and how to call into the Public Hearing can be provided to you.

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Instead, Virtanen has just four goals through 35 games and, incredibly, no assists.

Only one player in Canucks history has played at least 30 games in a season without a single assist — 35-year-old Tim Hunter in the 1995-96 season.

Hunter, at least, was an enforcer playing with fourthliners, while Virtanen’s most common linemates this season have been top-six forwards Tanner Pearson, Bo Horvat, and J.T. Miller, along with stints on the team’s second power play unit. It would almost be impressive not to get a single assist while playing with those players if it weren’t so depressing.

That’s not how this season was supposed to go for Virtanen. In the off-season, he spoke with selfawareness of his struggles with inconsistency, and a determination to improve.

He looked to avoid questions about his conditioning by training with veteran Tyler Myers in Kamloops, away from the distractions of his home in the Fraser Valley.

“I'd love to play top-six and have a bigger opportunity, more responsibilities," he said heading into the season.

"I want to be able to prove that to the team and my teammates that I can play up there and be consistent every night.”

With Tyler Toffoli gone in free agency, partly because of the cap space taken up

by Virtanen’s new contract, there was a vacancy in the top-six. Even when Nils Höglander swooped in during training camp and nabbed that spot,

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Virtanen still got his top-six opportunity when J.T. Miller had to self-isolate on the NHL’s COVID list. He started the season on the top line with Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser.

It was a disaster.

This season, the same issues keep cropping up: inconsistency, lack of physical engagement, and defensive miscues. If Virtanen was putting the puck in the net, those issues could be overlooked to a certain extent, but he’s not doing that either. It’s like a one-trick pony who’s forgotten his only trick.

In truth, there were warning signs last season. He had a career-high shooting percentage that was likely to regress, and his defensive issues were readily apparent. On top of that, he disappeared in the playoffs, leading Benning to bluntly say he was “expecting more” of Virtanen.

What can the Canucks do with Virtanen?

Trade rumours raged earlier in the season, with one potential deal with the Anaheim Ducks reportedly falling through because of Virtanen’s hefty raise in actual salary in the second year of his contracts. In past negotiations, Benning has set a premium price for his first-ever pick but it seems unlikely anyone will pay much of anything for a fourgoal winger.

Likewise, the Seattle Kraken are unlikely to take Virtanen off the Canucks’ hands in the upcoming expansion draft.

At this point, the Canucks have two options: a salarycap-saving buyout in the offseason or holding onto hope that Virtanen somehow bounces back next season.

Frankly, next season couldn’t possibly be worse than this one.

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These stories and histories are part of the fabric of this city and this province.

This is not just the history of Sikhs in BC, or the history of South Asians in BC, it is the history of BC. By excluding these stories from public discourse and schools, either due to bias or systemic inertia, we end up with a warped and Eurocentric view of our history.

One of the groups at the forefront of the research into these histories is The Nameless Collective, a group of historians and storytellers who rekindle these narratives of decades past by discovering and sharing archival documents, photographs, and records to paint a fuller picture of what Vancouver and BC has looked like over the past 100+ years.

For Sikh Heritage Month BC, The Nameless Collective will be hosting virtual walking tours on the streets of Metro Vancouver, including Kitsilano, New Westminster, and downtown Vancouver, as well as some intimate discussions going through archival pictures and sharing stories of Sikhs and South Asians in BC. This April, during Sikh Heritage Month, take the opportunity to learn about this oft-forgotten part of BC’s rich history. The better we understand each other, the better we can help each other prosper and grow.

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In an acting role since Sadhu Johnston announced his retirement last fall, Mochrie has always been high on council’s shortlist of candidates for the job.

Mayor Kennedy Stewart said as much in a news release dated Sept. 17, 2020 that announced the recruitment of a new city manager was underway.

“City council has full confidence in Mr. Mochrie’s leadership and the experience he brings from his nearly five years as deputy city manager,” Stewart said at the time.

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The new Saver fare, available on the three Metro Vancouver-Vancouver Island routes, is billed by the corporation as encouraging economic recovery once travel restrictions are lifted – and to get out in front of an anticipated increase in demand.

For now, the program only applies to people travelling for essential purposes and will be extended to all passengers once restrictions relax, and will be available year-round.

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“Our routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island account for about 60 per cent of overall ferry traffic, so we are introducing our new fare choices on these routes first,” said BC Ferries president and CEO Mark Collins.

“When the province lifts essential travel orders, these fare options will provide our customers more value, flexibility and certainty. They will also help spread traffic across the day, reducing sailing waits at popular times.”

At a March 3 District of Sechelt council meeting, Coun. Matt McLean, who also sits on the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC), said the corporation is planning to try the new fare on major routes “before they bring it to our routes next.”

Route 3 is considered a “mini major” route, he said, so “depending on the success of that program, there will need to be a community conversation about how that unfolds for our Route 3.”

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The change to route fares is part of a larger project to introduce fare flexibility and enhance digital experience, said FAC chair Diana Mumford, who added she and the previous committee had raised “significant concerns” about how fare changes would impact Route 3.

There are more commuters on the LangdaleHorseshoe Bay route, as well as last-minute

and medical trips, said Mumford, which raises concerns about how the constraints of the new system would impact those customers.

She noted a recent survey conducted by BC Ferries that gauged interest in using increased reservations to improve service on the route didn’t get a strong response.

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idden for decades, a window into Vancouver’s past was recently uncovered on East Hastings.

“Specify 4X Bakery Products Canadian Bakeries Ltd.” the sign reads.

Likely painted by hand in the late 1920s, it was sandwiched between a recently torndown commercial building at the corner of Hastings and Penticton. The building the sign is on, 2615 E Hastings St., is also slated for demolition to make way for a mixed-used, six-storey complex that was approved by Vancouver City Council at a public hearing in 2019.

This isn’t the only 4X Bakery products sign that has been found in East Vancouver.

According to Spacing Magazine, a publication that covers public space issues in major Canadian cities, another sign was found in 2011. The 75-year old ghost ad was uncovered during renovations of the old Victoria Drive Grocery.

Also known as Shelly’s 4X Bakery, the company was the work of bakers William Curtis Shelly and his brother James, originally from Ontario. The brothers moved west in 1910 to expand their business and set up their bakery in Vancouver. W.C. Shelly went on to become a millionaire, a prominent businessman and an influential B.C. politician during the Great Depression.

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“Shelly’s was described as bread dough that had been prepared, allowed to rise, then knocked down and allowed to rise again—a process that was repeated four times before being baked. It was intended to improve the quality and texture of the bread, and to improve the overall eating experience.

But with the arrival of new technology and a growing preference for high-speed production, the 4X process—which can add four to six hours to the bread-making process—hasn’t been used in commercial bakeries for many years,” GrainsWest writes.

Many of the 4X billboards and advertisements were illustrated with cartoon characters and appeared across the west.

Some signs recommended eating two slices at every meal.

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Offered through the hotel's in-house restaurant, Notch8, the new Afternoon Tea To-Go is now available on the weekend.

With the restaurant closed to indoor dining for the time being, and with hotel guests being chiefly in rooms on the property as part of their mandated post-travel quarantine, Notch8 knew making one of its signature meals available for take-out would be the ideal thing to do for the warmer months in Vancouver. However, transporting a tea service, with its iconic tiered serving dish, is no simple feat.

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Notch8 will offer its new Afternoon Tea To-Go through the summer. The meal is priced at $69 per person with a two-person minimum per order. Add-ons include options like bottles of prosecco or champagne, too. Orders can be placed online and contact-less pickup is available Saturday and Sunday at noon and 2 p.m.

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he didn't expect it to bloom into this.

Sandra Dreger lives in Kelowna and loves spending time in her garden.

This year, she planted 400 bulbs and was very happy when they started blooming.

The problem started when three young girls went beyond admiring her garden but began picking them and selling them door to door.

"I like it when people stop and admire my garden and I don't even mind when they pick a few, that makes me happy — but when they walk away with armfuls."

Dreger says she then watched as the girls, likely between the ages of 8-10, went door to door selling the flowers, "that's definitely industrious."

Dreger says she didn't want to confront the girls in the street so she took to social media and posted a gentle note about the situation.

"Their parents must have seen the post because I got a hand-written apology letter."

The letter reads, "Dear Neighbours, we are sorry for taking your flower. We didn't realize that it was your garden. Sorry again."

Dreger says the girls came back and handdelivered the letter, "I think they thought I was going to get mad at them but it worked out really well."

"It was nice," says Dreger.

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It's almost time to shoot the Stanley Park coyotes

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hile the Vancouver Park Board has been distracted by the issues surrounding the Strathcona Park homeless encampment, as well as the sale of the Vancouver Aquarium, coyotes have managed to officially take over Stanley Park.It's theirs now.

Ask the man who was nearly dragged off the seawall by two coyotes recently after unintentionally running into one on his motorized scooter.

Ask the woman who was bitten by one two weeks ago while casually walking the same seawall.

Or the man who was bitten while jogging it three weeks earlier.

Heck, ask the Park Board itself, which closed down trails in deference to the aggressive coyotes who continue nipping at and biting people.

The board's response to the attacks up until this point has been measured.

They've temporarily closed some areas of the park, worked with the BC Conservation Officer Service as they put down a couple of the animals, and started

an awareness campaign educating people about how to deal with—and prevent— coyotes being aggressive.

Yet the animals continue to attack humans, and with increasing frequency.

The BCCOS tells Vancouver Is Awesome that there have been 17 attacks by coyotes on humans in the park since December of 2020, and an even larger number of "concerning encounters" with them in that time.

It's not the fault of the animals; in more remote settings, the species is leery of getting near us and generally not inclined to get bitey. Their urban counterparts have become aggressive partly due to their carb-rich diet which is being given to them by humans, who the BCCOS says may be hand-feeding them, leading to them being less fearful of people.

The Fur-Bearers organization, which works to "promote solutions for wildlife coexistence in communities", has successfully advocated for more public awareness efforts so that the animals won't be further habituated and that we might go back to co-existing with them peacefully. However, at this rate, it seems imminent that a child will be injured or killed, like the toddler that was attacked in Burnaby a couple of years back.

So what to do about these animals which first appeared in Stanley Park in 1988?

According to a 2001 City of Vancouver staff report which resulted in the

formation of the Co-Existing with Coyotes program, capturing and relocating them is nearly impossible, as theyy are waryy to enter trap ps and it's contrary to provincial wildlife policy to tranquilize them with darts, as it would present a public safety hazard.

The report concludes that "the most effective but controversial method for removal of [problem] coyotes is to shoot them."

That option sucks, and according to the BCCOS a cull is not currently on the table.

Their job is to protect animals, not shoot them. They tell us that it's not currently in the public interest to remove all coyotes from the park, and that they play an important role in the ecosystem there.

We reached out to a few Park Board Commissioners; none were willing to speak to the issue for this column.

The board can't trigger a cull (that decision would involve B.C.'s Chief Veterinarian and the Ministry of Forests and Lands), but sooner or later the public may demand that they advocate for a harsh solution.

If the efforts to educate the public don't result in changes in the behaviour of these animals and somebody gets seriously hurt, it may be time to shoot the coyotes.

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2) If you see somebody feeding a coyote in the park call the BC Conservation Officer Service's Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at 1-877-9527277. There's a Conservation Officer who could be at Stanley Park within 5 minutes of your call.

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Canadians will also frequent venues more after they become vaccinated including medical offices/facilities (58%), outdoor trails (51%), salons (36%), restaurants and bars (24%), and gyms (23%).

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Of the Canadians surveyed who are currently working from home, 47 per cent prefer to be back at the office once fully vaccinated. In contrast, 21 per cent of respondents would like to continue working remotely, while 31 per cent of them prefer a hybrid model (split between office and home).

Sixty-eight per cent of Canadians will continue to limit their social interactions even post-vaccine, avoiding large crowds and contact with multiple people outside their households.

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As the health-focused orthodontists at myORTHODONTIST can attest to, oral health care is correlated and may affect other parts of your health.

“Good oral hygiene and the health of the gums and teeth is critical for the overall health of the body,” says myORTHODONTIST Vancouver’s clinical lead, Dr. Walinder Dhol, “When you talk about potential improvements with everyday functions such as speech, chewing, and sleeping, it all plays in.” myORTHODONTIST’s airway-focused approach prioritizes the maintenance of the airway’s structure and function.

According to the American Dental Association, clinical examinations “can identify signs and symptoms of deficient growth and development or other risk factors that may lead to airway issues”.

Some of the most common symptoms to look out for include: ● Dark circles (or “Panda” eyes) ● Mouth breathing ● Snoring ● Teeth clenching or grinding

Day-to-day activities that can be affected by selfconsciousness, such as eating, talking, laughing, and having one’s picture taken, can be impacted by higher self-assuredness.

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Airflow issues, which can be a cause of mouth breathing, may lead to many orthodontic issues.

Connecting the dots, the orthodontics team focuses on restoring proper oral function to lead to optimal health for each patient.

“When we can help broaden the jaw, change jaw structure, and change tooth position to help make room for the tongue, this may help patients get back to comfortable nasal breathing,” says Dr. Dhol.

Some oral health issues, such as gum disease due to crowded teeth and the resulting inflammatory and cardiovascular effects due to the impact of bacteria flowing throughout the bloodstream, may be resolved through this airway approach to orthodontics.

“There’s nothing bigger than a nice smile for somebody’s self confidence,” says Dr. Dhol.

Beyond the smile, myORTHODONTIST plays a role in facial enhancements for their patients as well.

“Whether it’s utilizing growth in kids and teens to help change facial balance and structure, or working with other specialists to enhance facial balance and jaw structure with adults, those are things we can potentially assist with as well,” shares Dr. Dhol.

Investing in your oral health can also be the gateway to inspire health focus and self care in other areas of mind and body health, and beyond.

“So often, it starts with the smile and that leads to the individuals seeking other options for health improvements in their overall life,” observes Dr. Dhol.

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he pandemic has taken a toll on restaurants in Vancouver, but a longstanding haven for Aussie ex-pats in the heart of downtown's financial district has been teetering on the brink of closure.

Now the owners of Moose's Down Under are crediting a crowdfunding campaign launched by a loyal customer for saving them from having to close down.

Launched in December 2020, a GoFundMe campaign created by Danielle Carolan has recently surpassed its $20,000 goal.

"I am hoping we can work together to help them through this unprecedented period, as they have helped us all in the last 25 years," writes Carolan on the GoFundMe campaign page.

Carolan calls Moose's Down Under her "home away from home," which she has visited countless times in her nearly two decades working downtown.

Known for its "Aussie hospitality" and fare like Aussie meat pies, kangaroo burgers, and Australia's beloved "parmies" (aka Chicken Parmesan), the popular watering hole and hangout also does a "1K Parmie Challenge," in which you can attempt to down a one-kilo chicken parmie and a side of fries in under 45 minutes.

But Carolan also points out that Moose's success is also in large part due to its owners, Chris Gock and Corina Aquino, and the staff.

"The minute you open the door, you are greeted with such a warm welcome, you know that the staff has one thing in mind:

to make you feel welcome and bring you delicious food," explains Carolan.

But opening the door to go into Moose's which isn't just a spot for "down under" eats, it's literally located "down under" in a lower level space on Pender at Hornby - isn't on the menu these days, as British Columbia just extended its current ban on indoor dining, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.

When the ban first went into effect at the end of March, Aquino says it was potentially the last straw.

"For Moose’s...for Chris and me, this has brought us to the edge," Aquino shared on Moose's Facebook page on April 13.

Aquino had not yet shared Carolan's GoFundMe, explaining she was "uncomfortable with letting everyone know how dire our situation has become."

The restaurateur added while they had been doing all they could to stay open, offering take-out, selling gift cards, and working on new items like frozen meat pies for customers to enjoy at home, it was possible their efforts "would not be enough."

Customers rallied, taking the donation campaign over its goal.

On April 18, Aquino once again took to Facebook to express relief and gratitude for the tremendous support: "We are going to survive this closure due to the support we have received from all of you. As the saying goes what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger."

Aquino added that new menu items for takeout and re-heating at home were in the works, and some forward-thinking wishes: "Keep safe and behave so we can get back to seeing your smiling faces here."

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"It was all new, it was all foreign to me; so I had to just learn from the bottom," says Budisa.

The apparel includes t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and shorts - all with a distinctly Vancouver vibe.

In an effort to give back to his Champlain Heights community he also donates one dollar from each sale to help his local area in various ways.

Everything from "donating sports balls and equipment and shoes, and partnering up with community centres like Champlain rec. centre," explains Budisa.

While his dreams of professional soccer may be fading, the young entrepreneur continues to grow his brand and support his neighbourhood.

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n early 2020, Vancouver's Nicolas Budisa was on top of the world.

The 20-year-old was playing youth soccer in Portugal after being a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps residency program and Canada Soccer.

Everything changed once COVID-19 hit.

He was just days away from pro tryouts when lockdowns began.

Budisa returned home to B.C. and fell into a funk like so many other people dealing with the pandemic. Depressed and with little money, he made the best of a bad situation.

The youth decided to create an original, independent clothing brand despite having no business or retail experience.

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ancouver's oldest building sits on Alma Street, near picturesque Jericho Beach.

The Old Hastings Mill Store Museum is over 150 years old.

The iconic store stood in Gastown for more than 60 years, before it was saved when Hastings Sawmill was slated for demolition. In 1930 the building was shipped by barge to its current location in Point Grey.

It was re-opened as a museum in 1932 by a historical society composed of B.C.-born women. A volunteer group known as Friends of Old Hastings Mill Store Museum now leases the land from the city and maintains the site's vast collection of artifacts.

The museum’s unique heritage items include one of Vancouver’s first city council tables, lifeguard Joe Fortes’ certificate from the city, and an original full-size hansom cab.

Today, the building is run completely by volunteers while depending on donations and grants. Despite a big fundraising push last year, the museum still desperately needs public funds

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"There's rot happening around the exterior features and the roof eventually will need replacing. The fire doors need replacing, badly."

Smith details the history of Hastings Mill in a forthcoming book, due out in several months, and all proceeds will be donated back to preserving the store.

"I think it's important because it puts us in touch with our past and the more you appreciate your past, the more you can value your present," says Smith.

The museum is currently open on weekends from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with social distancing protocols in place.

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The purpose of this application is to request authorization to discharge air contaminants from an analytical laboratory facility located at 9050 Shaughnessy St, Vancouver, BC V6P 6E5.

Emissions at this facility are associated with several geochemical and acid digestion assay stations and soil and rock sample preparation. The facility uses fume hood systems together with good operating practices for collection of fumes from the acid digestions and high efficiency scrubbers for elimination/removal of emissions. All other activities including rock and soil sample preparation and fire assays discharge through high efficiency baghouses for dust collection.

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The legal description of the land or premises where the plant, operation or source and treatment works are or will be located is LOT 3 BLOCKS D, Y AND Z DISTRICT LOTS 319, 323 AND 324 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN LMP43777.

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The characteristics of the waste in specific terms including the content of potential pollution causing substances expressed in metric scientific units are as follows: a. b. c. d. e.

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