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Jenny Uechi

Jenny Uechi is Managing Director of Observer Media Group.  She is a special reports writer for National Observer.

In Chinatown, residents' group rejects proposed condos

Some Chinatown residents, largely left out of the loop on the proposed Chinatown condo plan, say they fear increased rent and loss of community in the neighbourhood.

On anniversary of 2010 Winter Olympics, mixed feelings in Whistler

As Whistler holds a one-year anniversary party for the success of the Olympics, some residents take a sober look at the legacies of the Games.

Tony Clement to ask CRTC to reverse usage-based billing

Good news for internet junkies. The federal government will ask the CRTC to stop usage-based billing in its tracks.

Machete attack on foreign exchange students not what the world expects from Vancouver

Has Vancouver changed for good? A shockingly ugly assault is an indicator that Vancouver's days of innocence may be through.

Young Muslim poets shine at I-SLAM

Young Muslim poets show off their skills at I-SLAM, rhyming about everything from school to superheroes. Headlined by award-winning writer and poet Boonaa Mohammad.

Four hip hijabis talk about their relationship to the headscarf and fashion

Wearing a headscarf doesn't make you a fashion bore, these young Vancouver women say.