Sachi Wickramasinghe

Journalist | Sociologist | Vancouver, B.C.

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Protected: The declining politics of drag queens: from court jesters to postmodern clowns.

March 27, 2013by sachiwick

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Oh Canada

Hockey Night in Canada

January 26, 2013by sachiwick Leave a comment

Vancouver Canucks versus Anaheim Ducks, January 19, 2013. Hockey is back. All is well in Vancouver.

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Sports
Walter Bergen

Lessons in eating: the difference between chicken and avian protein

January 18, 2013by sachiwick Leave a comment

Over the years, shopping at Safeway has become a strategic exercise in controlling calories and balancing nutrition. Eggs? Good source of protein. Chicken breast? Post-workout recovery. Bacon? Pure fat with […]

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Food, UBC Journalism
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Canucks begin post-lockout reconciliation with fans at training camp

January 14, 2013by sachiwick Leave a comment

If you were looking for an indication that hockey in Vancouver had never really been in complete lockout – just on hold for a few months, the hysterical reaction of […]

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Sports, UBC Journalism
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Interview with Tsimshian artist Morgan Green

December 2, 2012by sachiwick Leave a comment

I sat down with Tsimshian artist Morgan Green, the recipient of a 2012 BC Creative Achievement Award for First Nations’ Art to chat about her art, inspirations and future plans.

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UBC Journalism
Butterfly Pendant

Old and new blend for promising Tsimshian artist

November 27, 2012by sachiwick Leave a comment

In her basement studio in east Vancouver, Morgan Green pulls out a few pieces of handcrafted jewelry she’s been keeping under wraps. An intricate gold and silver butterfly pendant and Raven ring emerge from […]

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The Thunderbird, UBC Journalism
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Ghost Town

October 26, 2012by sachiwick Leave a comment

Sandwiched between and above the trendy boutiques, upscale eateries and expensive lofts on Water Street are single-resident occupancy hotels. As Gastown developed rapidly over the past decade, the residents of […]

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Gastown, UBC Journalism
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Vancouver-created app helps raise millions through social networks

October 22, 2012by sachiwick Leave a comment

A Vancouver company is pioneering a new technology for raising money through social media. As hundreds of charities compete for donation dollars, ConnectionPoint Systems Inc. is using a Facebook app […]

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Gastown, UBC Journalism
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Sharing meals with strangers in Gastown

October 3, 2012by sachiwick Leave a comment

VANCOUVER — Putting a new twist on an old tradition, Vancouverites are using social networks to meet up at communal dining events throughout the city. And both businesses and guests […]

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Gastown, UBC Journalism
Photo: Sachi Wickramasinghe

Burglaries reach a record low in Vancouver’s highest crime district

September 19, 2012by sachiwick Leave a comment

VANCOUVER – Burglaries in downtown Vancouver reached a 10-year low in July. With just 34 cases of breaking and entering reported by Vancouver police in July, the lowest monthly figure […]

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Gastown, UBC Journalism

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Recent Posts

  • Protected: The declining politics of drag queens: from court jesters to postmodern clowns.
  • Hockey Night in Canada
  • Lessons in eating: the difference between chicken and avian protein
  • Canucks begin post-lockout reconciliation with fans at training camp
  • Interview with Tsimshian artist Morgan Green

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