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h4>>Community Arts Fund Program Current Project News: Much Ado About Something, a Shakespearean take on homelessness written and performed by talented community actors and led by Raincity Housing, played to packed houses in the DTES, Granville Island, and Surrey this October as part of Homelessness Action Week. Congratulations to the cast and crew! Terroir: Urban Cloth Project is well …

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h4>>Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Community Arts Council of Vancouver Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 7:00pm The W Room, 5th Floor, 111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC   Members are encouraged to attend this important event. Your voice matters to your Community Arts Council. Membership renewal and application will be available on-site. Light refreshments will be …

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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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