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New exhibit in Burnaby explores caste discrimination, Dalit Canadian experience

New exhibit in Burnaby explores caste discrimination, Dalit Canadian experience

Overcaste aims to amplify the Dalit Canadian narrative, which has been historically sidelined and ignored, says co-curator.
Experience this global dance phenomenon onstage in Vancouver

Experience this global dance phenomenon onstage in Vancouver

Shen Yun’s captivating presentation of 5,000 years of China’s rich culture by way of breathtaking dance, music, and stories returns in March to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Burnaby arts and culture groups can now apply for Metro grants

Burnaby arts and culture groups can now apply for Metro grants

Up to $10,000 is available from Metro Vancouver for arts and culture groups seeking funding.
'Art with Heart': Burnaby Artists Guild to host spring art show and sale

'Art with Heart': Burnaby Artists Guild to host spring art show and sale

Browse works by local artists and guildmembers at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
'Get it done': Burnaby approves $55M theatre redevelopment at Shadbolt Centre

'Get it done': Burnaby approves $55M theatre redevelopment at Shadbolt Centre

'Our arts community have been waiting for this for a long time,' said Mayor Mike Hurley.
'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

'Old and cornball'? Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival to survive another year

One city councillor suggested the younger generations consider the Blues and Roots Festival 'old and cornball.'
Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival could be coming to an end

Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival could be coming to an end

City staff will recommend replacing the music festival with a new brand to entice younger audiences.
Burnaby mayor questions if new $55M theatre redevelopment a priority

Burnaby mayor questions if new $55M theatre redevelopment a priority

Mayor Mike Hurley wonders if the city should slow down before proceeding on redeveloping the James Cowan Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
'Fantastical and comfortably absurd': Art show by Vancouver photographer comes to Burnaby gallery

'Fantastical and comfortably absurd': Art show by Vancouver photographer comes to Burnaby gallery

Discover the art of Kriss Munsya as he explores memory, cultural identity, colonization and the self.
Burnaby reveals designs for giant new $55M theatre project

Burnaby reveals designs for giant new $55M theatre project

The James Cowan Theatre redevelopment is scheduled to begin this year.