Articles by Olga Scherbina
Chinese only signs in Richmond: city-run workshop
About 150 Richmond’s residents took part in a city-run workshop on March 12, 2015 at the UBC Boathouse. Chinese only signs have long been a subject of contaversy in Richmond. Participants discuss how foreign signs …
Why are white people expats when the rest of us are immigrants?
In the lexicon of human migration there are still hierarchical words, created with the purpose of putting white people above everyone else. One of those remnants is the word “expat”.
What is an expat? And who …
Immigration to Britain has not increased unemployment or reduced wages, UK study finds
Immigration to Britain has not increased unemployment or reduced wages, a major new study has concluded.
Researchers at the London School of Economics looked at the levels of immigration to each of Britain’s counties, and compared …
2015 NEIGHBOURHOOD SMALL GRANTS ARE OPEN.
Neighbourhood Small Grants is Vancouver Foundation’s unique program that helps build community and strengthen connections right where people live. Have a great idea for your community? Small grants of up to $1,000 are available for …
Newcomers to Canada Employment Dialogue by SFU-TD Engagement Centre
The Dialogue will be held on March 24th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at SFU Surrey. City staff from Parks and Rec and Human Resources Department will present at the event. Additionally, members of the …
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