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Vancouverites turn their personal misery into collective catharsis

Robert Kuang

Photo courtesy of Robert Kuang Jenniah Minchin stumbled upon the “Failures Wanted” posters on a typical day of Vancouver downpour, at a bus stop near her home. Whether it was the art style or the words themselves, something intrigued her. She set down her groceries long enough to make out the email address at the […] More »

Admission Impossible: Canada’s museums are among the world’s most expensive

Leah SandalsWebsite

“Arts For All”: that’s the motto of Winnipeg’s 2010 reign as the cultural capital of Canada. While the idea is a worthy one, the fact is, our nation is home to some of the most expensive, least accessible museums and galleries in the world. Earlier this year, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing reported that expensive […] More »