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When kids can’t take education for granted
What value do kids place on education? The answer may depend not only on who they are, but also where they are, judging from an encounter I experienced during a recent visit to northern Ethiopia. On a...
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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: An event in support of imagine1day
Imagine a child having to walk one and a half hours every single day just to attend school. Then, having to walk for another hour or more to do simple household chores, like getting fresh water or...
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Making up Sun Run motivational stuff on the fly, with clashin’ fashion and...
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar, author, American motivational speaker Slightly sore from an aggressive...
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Former voice of Garbage Gus ready to get Grovetrotters going after Sun Run
For whatever reason this winter and spring, our normally supple Vancouver Sun Run InTraining leaders in Walnut Grove were decimated by freak injuries or nasty flu bugs. In fact, the body count dipped...
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Need reasons to keep running? May days full of colour, causes and challenges...
Now that April’s annual adrenalin rush — a.k.a. the Vancouver Sun Run — is in the logbooks, or checked off some bucket lists, weekend warriors who want to keep a good thing going have unlimited choices...
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Running to raise awareness and thwart traffic of Vancouver’s dirty assault...
Former marathon aficionado Sandra Leung smiles when asked what superhero costume she might be wearing later this month while juggling the roles of race director, race-day emcee, cheerleader, media...
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Standing up for Nepal, women and children in fun ‘Traffick’ rush with super...
Country star Alan Jackson, in his monster post-911 hit Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) croons: “… I’m not a real political man, I watch CNN but I’m not sure I can tell you the...
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No shortage of quality runs this weekend to assist kids, seniors and...
If you’re looking to drop a few calories, record a personal best, beat a buddy, socialize, learn about science or help make the world a better place, you have a number of great options this busy...
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Is Africa the next China for garment manufacturing?
Yes, Bangladesh, Vietnam and India are still key growth areas for garment manufacturing, but clothing retailers are talking more and more about manufacturing in Africa – Ethiopia and Kenya to be...
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Time to change, he said, when he woke up to find his friend dead of overdose
This is the third of six profiles on recipients of the 2016 Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Coast Mental Health to six outstanding people who have overcome great obstacles and now give back...
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Thursday, April 21: Drugs, addiction, mental health, terrorism, polio
Address drug overdoses: Support addiction/mental health treatment Re: Drug deaths now an official emergency, April 15 Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has declared a public health emergency...
View ArticleFormer child soldier writes book to benefit addicted
More information about Damtawe and his book can be found at jemald.com. The official launch is next Saturday at 2 p.m. with a signing event at Broadway Church (2700 East Broadway). Read More
View ArticleEthiopia is one of Africa’s best kept secrets
Ethiopia - When I told friends we were going there this spring, they were almost unanimous: “Why would you want to go there….isn’t it the poorest country in Africa…..aren’t they still in the midst of a...
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