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With growing cases of Autism, there is an urgent need to comprehend the disorder and take a different perspective towards the ones going through it
I can only imagine how minimal we know about Autism Spectrum Disorder but also more importantly how it is like for individuals to live with this disorder. Research and studies in [...]
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While it may be easy to joke about being an insomniac after pulling a few all-nighters or laugh it off when you can’t get comfortable after crawling into bed, insomnia can be a serious disorder with unfortunate side effects if left unrecognized or untreated.
Do you experience difficulty sleeping? Do you have difficulty falling or staying [...]
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This architectural marvel in Anandpur Sahib showcases a rich repository celebrating 500 years of Sikh history
It took 13 years for Virasat-e-Khalsa to be built in the holy city of Anandpur Sahib, and since it opened its doors in 2011, hundreds of thousands have paid a visit to this Sikh museum that showcases a rich repository [...]
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On April 1, 2013, the way sales taxes are collected in BC will change…again. Nonetheless, it will return to a system that will be familiar to most British Columbians. The much debated Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will be history and with it gone, marks the return of the Goods and Services Tax and Provincial Sales [...]
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Whether it’s arranged or love, it’s ultimately up to the couple to choose what’s right for them
Traditionally, arranged marriages was the most common form of practice. In this form of marriage, families of the bride and groom would find the most suitable candidate for their son or daughter based on caste, family status and wealth. [...]
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For the ninth consecutive year, the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration (VIBC) Society presents the 2013 HSBC City of Bhangra Festival. From May 30th – June 8th, explore the many events the largest Bhangra festival in North America has to offer.
The VIBC Society is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to strengthening the community we live in [...]
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So Vancouverites, are you ready to indulge and satiate your senses for your first Bollywood extravagant revelry? I heard a ‘Yes!’ With the Times of India group choosing Vancouver to be its inaugural host destination for its annual awards series, it seems we are shining in a global spotlight for the exclusivity of the stature. [...]
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The 2013 LPC Leadership race heats up as the qualified candidates battle it out during the debates, tour the nation and vie for votes to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Party supporters will cast their ballot for one of eight candidates from April 7 to 14, the day the winner [...]
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Work is coming to an end, and you can’t wait for the evening to start. It’s about a 5-minute walk from your office to home, and you’re meeting friends for dinner and drinks in the Grand Lobby of your gorgeous, state-of-the-art building that you’re proud to call home. This will be a reality for residents [...]
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Making the most of the many ways to stay connected online
By nature, human beings are social creatures. We join groups, crave acceptance, share our opinions and make time to mingle. Online is no different and, for many, just as daunting to develop a social life behind the screen as it is to choose who to [...]
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