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now we must question this: what if the missing sex workers were white? How would their disappearances be represented in the media? There is a ‘racial blindness’ in the media, as the social suffering of Aboriginal sex workers in Downtown Eastside Vancouver is discomforting to the neoliberal democratic ideologies in Canada, making their vulnerability invisible to the public. The sex workers who represent drugs, commercial sex, violence and crime are negatively…

While reading the article written by Angela Aujla, “Others in Their Own Land”, it quickly became clear that her argument was that South Asians have been facing being “others” in Canada even if this was their home country. She shows this “other-ing” all through history up until today. Through looking at comments made by white, Anglo-Canadians, to the stereotypes South Asians have, and the questions asked, such as “where are you really from?” it is clear that South Asians have indeed been others…

Vancouver and Yaletown Vancouver is one of the most livable cities in all of Canada for many reasons. One quick look at its geography, or a visit to the city, will tell you why. It offers a great climate, a friendly vibe as well as a very clean, natural setting. This natural beauty is part of the allure of Vancouver as it is situated on the Pacific Ocean and is ringed with the Coast Mountains. This setting as well as Vancouver’s geography provides residents with many outdoor activities and…

The Match Killer The world was infected with a disease called Solarx. It was a disease that made every pregnant woman with a baby have a second child created by a toxic the sun was giving off. The two babies would be born as twins. There were some women who were immune to the Solarx, but the world was at a stage where they needed more immune women than not. Every nine out of ten people had a twin. The population of the Earth doubled almost everyday. The leaders of the World Chargers Center…

that have been named after her across the country. These schools include: Emily Carr Public School (London, On), Emily Carr Elementary School (Vancouver, B.C.), Emily Carr Middle School (Ottawa, On), Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design (Vancouver, B.C.) (Art History Archives, par. 8). She is also celebrated by having her artwork displayed in the Vancouver Art Gallery, the AGO, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Glenbow Museum, McCord Museum of Canadian History, and the National Gallery of…

Restaurants in Yaletown Not only is Yaletown one of the most coveted places to live in Vancouver, it is also one of the trendiest. Yaletown offers some of the best boutique shopping in all of the lower mainland, as well as great coffee shops and some of the best culinary experiences and restaurants in all of the city. If it is style and class you are looking for, Yaletown is sure to deliver! Here is a short list of some of the not to miss places to eat in Yaletown. Casual Dining The choices…

1. Canadian films have long been compared to American films and described in the sense of being “not American”. There have been many ways we historically separate Canadian films from American films, and it has mostly been through showing the differences between the two. Canadian films, historically, must have Canadian elements to be considered uniquely Canadian. This could mean Canadian actors, a Canadian director, Canadian funding, or, most prominently, a Canadian setting. Specifically, as Jim…

5 tips for buying a Coal Harbour condo Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and offers a wide range of real estate choices. These choices include some of Canada’s most luxurious condos that are for sale in Coal Harbour; Vancouver’s most impressive waterfront community. In Vancouver’s hot real estate market, it is a good idea to be prepared and knowledgeable so you can snag that gorgeous Coal Harbour condo of your dreams. Here are some tips: 1. Get to know the…

and picturesque district in downtown Vancouver. The community is blessed with waterfront access and views of the surrounding mountains and Burrard Inlet. Coal Harbour also provides access to some of the best restaurants and shopping opportunities in the entire city. The city of Vancouver including Coal Harbour is governed by a municipal government that is responsible for many of the city’s services. In addition to the services provided, the city of Vancouver is also directly responsible for…

Ocean and Grouse Mountain plus many more mountains, you can see and visit in Vancouver. Vancouver has a lot of sun major cities. August is the hottest month with the high being 64 degrees Fahrenheit and 18 degrees Celsius. January is the coldest month with the low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit and 4 degrees Celsius. Places and Entertainment There are many places to visit in Vancouver some of these places are the Vancouver Aquarium, Queen Elizabeth Park, and British Columbia. Some others…