The Source finds its raison d’etre in Vancouver's vibrant and rapidly growing cosmopolitan culture.  With its primary focus on the artistic and cultural events taking place within various communities, no publication informs and celebrates the city's unique cultural mosaic better than The Source. The Source is a locally published bi-weekly free newspaper with offices in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district.  It is the only local bilingual paper in the lower mainland.  It is a non-profit organization run by hardworking employees, all of whom come from the various communities throughout the city. The idea of the paper originated in 1999 when the founding publisher, Mamadou Gangué, decided to create a paper that would discuss and promote Vancouver’s diverse and unique cultural make-up. As a forum for diversity – the very foundation of the paper – it encourages the development of new ideas and ways of thinking.

With ease The Source plays a leadership role within Vancouver’s complex intercultural communication network, as nowhere else in the world can you find a city more inclined to experiment with the idea of multicultural harmony.  Genuine in its wish to assist communities, whose origins are often wildly different, to understand and communicate with one another, The Source actively participates and sponsors major events throughout the city. The Source not only promotes diversity, but our team itself represents the many cultures found in Vancouver. Over the last 8 years of publishing, 600-700 volunteers from all over the world have brought their histories, perceptions, experience and talent to the offices of The Source. From the founding publisher, community members, the wonderful team of volunteers and the many readers of The Source, we thank you for your continued support and readership.

“We invite all people from various walks of life to share their stories, ideas and comments”- Your local diversity newspaper that thrives on the passion of making people belong.