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The key to perfect Scottish shortbread? Mixing it by hand

The key to perfect Scottish shortbread? Mixing it by hand

Rena Harrop, a 90-year-old Richmond resident, has been making her signature shortbread for 70 years.
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All aboard the Vancouver Train Expo at PNE Forum

All aboard the Vancouver Train Expo at PNE Forum

And three other reasons Vancouver is awesome this week
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Goh’s Nutcracker celebrating 10 years

Goh’s Nutcracker celebrating 10 years

Timeless ballet set to shine at Queen E
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Acclaimed pianist comes to New West for intimate performance

Acclaimed pianist comes to New West for intimate performance

A six-time JUNO nominee who’s known for fusing classical and jazz is coming to New West for an intimate performance. John Stetch will perform at Old Crow Coffee Co. (655 Front St.) on Thursday, Nov. 29 as part of the Up Close Recital Society series.
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Feminist free-thinkers unite at Roughing It in the Bush

Feminist free-thinkers unite at Roughing It in the Bush

CanLit lovers, Fringe fans, feminist free-thinkers and history buffs, this one’s for you. Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays is continuing with its adaptation of Roughing It In the Bush , with Episode 2 onstage at the Heritage Grill on Nov. 7.
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SAVE THE DATE: It's a Wonderful Life is onstage for Christmas

SAVE THE DATE: It's a Wonderful Life is onstage for Christmas

Musical adaptation of the holiday classic runs at Gateway Theatre from Dec. 6 to 31
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Royal City Literary Arts Society names poetry award winners

Royal City Literary Arts Society names poetry award winners

The Royal City Literary Arts Society has announced the winners of its 2018 Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry. Taking first place in the fifth annual award competition is Aislinn Hunter for Linger, Still , published by Gaspereau Press.
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New West audiences invited to play reading at Plaskett Gallery

New West audiences invited to play reading at Plaskett Gallery

Five different Indigenous love stories form the basis of a new play that's being introduced to New West audiences this coming week.
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'OMG IT'S DRAKE': Canadian rap legend surprises fans at Vancouver club

'OMG IT'S DRAKE': Canadian rap legend surprises fans at Vancouver club

Fan says Drake's performance at Fortune Sound Club "felt like a dream"
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New West film fans, don't miss this month's Monday movie

New West film fans, don't miss this month's Monday movie

Film fans, mark your calendars: Last Mondays at the Movies is coming back to the Massey Theatre. The Arts Council of New Westminster is presenting Leave No Trace this month, with the movie screening on Monday, Nov. 19.
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