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h4>>VANCOUVER, British Columbia - October 02, 2014 Yulanda Faris, Chair of the SWITCH Committee and John Montalbano, Honorary Chair are pleased to announce that with the Premier Sponsorship support of Connor Clark & Lunn, SWITCH will once again take place at the Imperial (319 Main Street) on Thursday, November 6. “We are thrilled that this magical evening showcasing some of the amazing talent …

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h4>>Bud Osborn, a beloved poet and amazing activist passed away on May 6th, 2014. Many who remembered Bud knew him as a tireless advocate for better living conditions for the residents in the Downtown Eastside. He expressed many of his ideas through the beautiful poetry that he read in many churches and community places. He inspired so many to take a stand for a better neighbourhood and became a …

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h4>>Community Arts Fund Program - Deadline Extended to May 1! It has come to our attention that the information regarding project timelines was unclear to applicants - please note that funding is now available for projects that commence on or after July 1, 2014, and conclude by August 31, 2015. To accommodate this change, the application deadline has been extended to Thursday, May 1 at …

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