Posts by Nagin Rezaiean:

1. Vancouver+Acumen to host DIGNITY Vancouver event

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  2 weeks ago

   On May 15, 2013, Vancouver+Acumen will host its 3rd annual DIGNITY Vancouver event at the Electric Owl in Vancouver. The evening will revolve around celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship, while raising funds and awareness for the Acumen Fund. The event promises “a night of photography, wine, food, mentor auction and inspiring speakers,” so stop by to “meet prominent leaders, discuss breakthrough ideas (and) expand your potential!”

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2. Richmond resident reaches finals of Miss World Canada 2013 Competition

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  2 weeks ago

   With the Miss World Canada 2013 Competition just days away, a Richmond resident is gearing up for the competition. 17-year-old Selina Yue, one of 16 finalists in the Miss World Canada 2013 Competition, is an inspiring student who believes in equal rights among children. Selina also has concerns for both child labour and fair-trade issues worldwide. Selina has lived in Steveston since immigrating to Canada five years ago.

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3. Launch Academy to Host Student Startup Challenge

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  3 weeks ago

   Attention post-secondary students: Launch Academy - Vancouver’s “leading entrepreneurship facility” – welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs to their inaugural student startup challenge. The Student Startup Challenge (S.S.C.), Launch Academy’s latest initiative, is a competition that encourages B.C. post-secondary students to pitch and build their startup ideas.

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4. B.C. Government provides $1 million for literacy outreach programs

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  1 month ago

   Decoda Literacy Solutions, B.C.’s provincial literacy organization, will be receiving a $1 million grant from the B.C. Government. The grant will support the organization’s literacy outreach programs in communities throughout the province.

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5. The Rep: A Documentary About Repertory Cinema

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  1 month ago

   “[The Rep is] a documentary about disappearing independent and repertory cinemas [that] has found a perfect home for its Canadian Premiere: Vancouver’s Rio Theatre.”

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6. YWorld Coaches to Join 2013 Startup Weekend at UBC

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  2 months ago

   YWorld has been invited to “join an esteemed group of coaches and lend our expertise to the next generation of entrepreneurs during [the 2013 Startup Weekend at UBC].”

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7. Nip It In the Bust 2013

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  2 months ago

   A group of students from The Art Institute will be hosting a fundraising night for Keep A Breast Canada. The fundraiser will feature a “super awesome night of drinks, food, live painting of a breast cast, sweet prizes and music by The Dawn Dwellers!”

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8. British Columbians warned of phishing scam during Fraud Prevention Month

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  2 months ago

   Many people spend several hours each day online – be it at work, at home or on the go. Unfortunately, so do Internet scammers who may be “phishing” for your personal info. The Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection B.C. have teamed up during Fraud Prevention Month, a month-long national initiative that aims to help Canadians recognize, prevent and report fake activities to help British Columbians not to “get reeled in by a phishing scam.”

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9. Startup Weekend at UBC

   

   By Nagin Rezaiean  2 months ago

   “Do you have an idea that could change Vancouver? Are you looking to spend time with other talented designers, developers and thinkers? (Have you) ever thought about entrepreneurship but never experienced it first hand? If you’ve answered yes to any of the above questions, this is the event for you!”

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