Vancouver studio's Lili & Lola among 19 projects funded by Canada Media Fund - Pancouver

Big Bad Boo was the only B.C. company to receive funding this year through the CMF Program for Black and Racialized Communities.

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Author of Punjabi short fiction on Gaza children among finalists for Dhahan Prize - Pancouver

Established by Vancouver businessman Barj Dhahan in 2013, the Prize is given annually to those who write in Punjabi.

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Taiwanese novelist Nathalie Chang shares insights on literature, democracy, and LGBTQ+ rights - Pancouver

Chang will speak at the Vancouver Central Library on September 3 and lead a community-sharing session on September 5 at the Annex.

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Sunny Deol packs a punch—and a powerful message—in Batwara 1947 - Pancouver

In this Partition drama, Deol plays a father who seeks harmony and promotes religious tolerance in the face of communal violence.

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New novel by Karan Mahajan exposes true colours of Hindutva leaders in India - Pancouver

Mahajan helps readers understand the thin line between soft and hardcore Hindutva in The Complex.

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Adrian De Leon | thecommentary.ca

The writer, poet, critic, and public historian Adrian De Leon discusses his new memoir Notes from a Wayward Son (Bond Street Books, 2026), with Joseph Planta.

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Odissi dancer Sudhesna Mohapatra will perform Songs of the Evening Sky by Trout Lake - Pancouver

Mohapatra trained at the Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, which is the capital of the Indian state of Odisha.

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I lived through the first Taliban girls’ school ban—watching it happen again is heartbreaking - Pancouver

In August 2021, the Taliban recaptured Kabul and, within weeks, barred girls from attending school beyond Grade 6. The ban has not lifted.

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The Island’s Gaze: How Mata reframes a 19th-century encounter between a Siraya boy and a Scottish photographer - Pancouver

Vancouver TAIWANfest will screen Mata – The Island’s Gaze for free at 4:30 p.m. on September 6 in the 700 block of Granville Street.

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Filipino Canadian Book Festival showcases a thriving diasporic Pinoy writing community - Pancouver

Manila-born, Scarborough-raised, and New York-based author and historian Adrian De Leon will deliver the keynote address.

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From rainbow flags to indie rock, P!SCO brings a joyful LGBTQ story to Vancouver TAIWANfest - Pancouver

P!SCO guitarist Rachel Hsu is an LGBTQ icon in Taiwan for championing same-sex marriage and for publicly sharing her transgender journey.

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The Horse of Jenin writer and performer Alaa Shehada waits for a visa nearly a year after applying - Pancouver

Once again, another Vancouver theatrical show is in jeopardy because of federal delays.

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Light Up Chinatown! helps revitalize historic Vancouver neighbourhood - Pancouver

This year's festival will be held on Saturday (August 8) and Sunday (August 9) in Chinatown in the 500 block of Columbia Street.

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Krystle Dos Santos modifies A History of Motown after Michael becomes highest-grossing biopic in history - Pancouver

The Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will present A History of Motown from August 19 to 29.

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Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra plans crowd-pleasing program for 10th free outdoor concert - Pancouver

Maestro Ken Hsieh will lead the orchestra through 1812 Overture, Bolero, The Triumphal March and Ballet, and themes from popular films.

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Payday at the Bottle Depot (excerpted in part from Very Vancouver: Uncovering the Soul of a West Coast City by Christopher Cheung) - Pancouver

ECW Press published Very Vancouver: Uncovering the Soul of a West Coast City, which is available in stores and online starting on August 4.

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Chinese poetry anthology editor invites submissions in Chinese and English from around the world - Pancouver

Cathy Xinman says that her goal is to bridge different cultures through poetry so communities can understand one another and build peace.

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Mayor Ken Sim proclaims August 18 as Vancouver International Music Day on behalf of city council - Pancouver

According to the city, the Canadian International Music Society fosters cultural diversity, community connection, and artistic excellence.

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Powell Street Festival presents artistic interpretations of Japanese Canadian history for free at Firehall Arts Centre - Pancouver

One of the highlights is 千代 Chiyo: a Thousand Generations, which addresses intergenerational healing in Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa's family.

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Learning the Spirit of Equality: An Opportunity for New Westminster’s Memorial Cemetery Park - Pancouver

The former secondary was built on top of graves of disenfranchised people, yet the “park” location misses where their bodies are buried.

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Learning the Spirit of Equality: An Opportunity for New Westminster’s Memorial Cemetery Park - Pancouver

The former secondary was built on top of graves of disenfranchised people, yet the “park” location misses where their bodies are buried.

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Taiko, traditional song and dance, and anti-racist music featured on Powell Street Festival's Diamond Stage - Pancouver

The final act on the Diamond Stage, JODAIKO, was founded in 1988 as a traditional and contemporary taiko troupe. Photo by Matt Chun.

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Museum of Vancouver celebrates Gu Xiong's groundbreaking artistic career with major retrospective - Pancouver

In the first article in a two-part series, Gu explains how art saved him after he was sent to the countryside during the Cultural Revolution.

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Gateway Theatre presents True Voices: Pride Storytelling & Tea for third straight year - Pancouver

True Voices features queer storytellers who speak honestly about memorable moments in their lives.

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Charli XCX has entered a new era. Here’s why pop’s biggest transformations are no longer just about the music - Pancouver

British singer Charli XCX's new album—Music, Fashion, Film—signals a shift in tone and style.

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Cathy Xinman: Celebrating, We No Longer Need a Heart - Pancouver

Xinman's poem reflects on humanity's relationship with technology, climate, and the evolving meaning of what it means to be human.

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Q&A: Feeding it Forwards founder Max Wang demonstrates why young people should be taken seriously - Pancouver

Feeding it Forwards collects surplus food from local businesses and distributes it to community organizations.

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With Return to Paueru Gai, Emiko Morita reveals how Powell Street Festival sustained a community - Pancouver

Morita says that serving as executive director at Powell Street Festival from 2015 to 2024 changed her in unexpected ways.

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