AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBC Newcomers’ Guide Goes Multilingual: British Columbia is expanding its 2025 Newcomers’ Guide by adding six languages (Simplified Chinese, Punjabi, French, Spanish, Arabic and Tagalog) to the English printed edition, with 249 more languages available online—aimed at helping newcomers access key info on health care, housing, education, work and driver’s licences. Filipino Canadian Studies Spotlight: In Vancouver, the National Pilipino Canadian Cultural Centre launched a special issue of BC Studies, “Filipino Canadian Studies In, On, and Through British Columbia,” co-edited by JP Catungal and May Farrales, featuring community presentations and performances. Book & Film Culture: A Surrey Art Gallery summer exhibit, “If Gardens Could Dream,” spotlights Vancouver-based artist Keerat Kaur, while a review of Sophy Romvari’s Blue Heron highlights a semi-autobiographical drama about memory, family and loss set on Vancouver Island. World Cup Fever (Canada angle): Canadian fans face steep costs and scarce tickets for the men’s Round of 32 match in Los Angeles, underscoring how big the tournament has become for Canadian supporters. Local Arts & Events: Stratford Festival names Jonathan Church as its next artistic director, with a year of mentorship from Antoni Cimolino.
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