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Vancouver neighbourhoods: Marpole

by Jonathan Bird / Flyn Ritchie • September 24, 2015 • 0 Comments

Marpole is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Vancouver. Historically a moderate-income neighbourhood, it continues to be a convenient initial landing ground for new immigrants. The SkyTrain Canada Line and three bridges (Arthur Laing, Oak Street, Marpole Railway) make Marpole…

Literary Landmarks illustrate Vancouver’s wealth of writers

by Flyn Ritchie • March 26, 2015 • 0 Comments

The Vancouver Public Library and BC BookWorld have joined forces to install permanent literary plaques around the city. The Literary Landmarks project was launched with 26 authors this month; more will be added next year. Some of the featured authors…