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What are we reading? January 5, 2023

What are we reading? January 5, 2023

Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web.
Canada extends copyright protection another 20 years to meet new trade obligation

Canada extends copyright protection another 20 years to meet new trade obligation

OTTAWA — There will be no new books, songs or plays added to the public domain in Canada until 2043 after the government squeezed in a change to copyright laws just before the end of 2022
Adrian Raeside, January 1, 2023

Adrian Raeside, January 1, 2023

Pelé’s soccer legacy felt in Vancouver

Pelé’s soccer legacy felt in Vancouver

The debate rages: Is Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi the greatest soccer player of all-time? Their talent and achievements are undeniable. But Pelé — Edson Arantes do Nascimento — ranks far above them in my books.
Canadian athletes became safe sport activists in 2022

Canadian athletes became safe sport activists in 2022

Canadians regained women’s Olympic hockey gold, returned to soccer’s men’s World Cup after a 36-year absence and hoisted the Davis Cup world tennis championship for the first time.
'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

As 2022 comes to a close and the cost of living continues to climb, many Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on spending — and some are looking to trim down on subscriptions.
Adrian Raeside, December 27, 2022

Adrian Raeside, December 27, 2022

All the notable Vancouver restaurants closures of 2022

All the notable Vancouver restaurants closures of 2022

All good things must come to an end.
New three-day motorcycle show launching in Vancouver for all types of bikes

New three-day motorcycle show launching in Vancouver for all types of bikes

Looking for a gift for a motorcycle fan? A new three-day motorcycle event has been announced for the new year, featuring motorbikes of all sorts including custom builds, racers, and classics.
One of these 18 random finds on Vancouver's Craigslist could be the gift for someone who has everything

One of these 18 random finds on Vancouver's Craigslist could be the gift for someone who has everything

Christmas for many is a stressful time of year, and finding the right gift for someone who has everything is often a big part of that.