22nd Annual Shakti Awards
The Shakti Awards held on March 25th, an annual event that has been honouring local women since the year 2000, once again proved to be a night to remember—celebrating women and their Shakti, the power within.
Community Happenings
Local South Asian Philanthropist Rallies Peers for Cancer Fundraiser
A group of South Asian business leaders from the Fraser region have come together to raise over $260,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation to support BC Cancer – Surrey’s chemotherapy suite expansion.
Natu’oil Services Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Port Coquitlam, Canada – Natu’oil Services Inc, one of the largest importers of packaged palm-based food products as well as energy supplements for dairy cattle in North America, celebrated its 20 years in business on March 10th, 2023.
BC-India Business Network Members Dinner
BC-India Business Network (BC-IBN) in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, organized a Members Dinner on March 18th at the Dhaliwal Banquet Hall, In Surrey.
A Joyful, Universal Family Story With Humour And Heart
Silk Road Theatre Presents A World Premiere
Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent
Foreign nationals with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will qualify to work in Canada longer
Government of Canada and City of Vancouver invest in Vancouver’s resilience to climate change
Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, and Scott Jensen, Chair of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, announced a joint investment of more than $36.2 million towards the City of Vancouver’s Rain City Strategy, which outlines a series of actions to improve the city’s water quality, increase resilience to climate change, and enhance ecosystems.
International Women’s Day Celebration March 25th, 2023
Shakti Awards 2023
Vancouver wins first-ever Partnership for Healthy Cities Award for Healthy City Dashboard at Global Summit
City receives $150,000 USD to further Healthy City work
6th Annual Celebration Of Care Gala Raised Over $2.4 million For Children’s Health In Surrey
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, our Celebration of Care Gala – A Sweet Escape welcomed over 650 of Surrey’s business, community, medical, and philanthropic leaders at the Aria Banquet Hall. We are proud to say that our 6th annual gala raised over $2.4 million for children’s health in Surrey!
Flourish 2023 Brings Back Foodie Favourites
Over 300 guests donned their best evening attire for the highly anticipated VCC Foundation signature event, Flourish gala, on Feb. 28 at the Broadway campus. Proceeds from Flourish support VCC student scholarships and awards.
$5 Million Donation By City Of Burnaby Helps Fund Improvements To Burnaby Hospital’s Future Emergency Department
Burnaby Hospital Foundation celebrated the naming of Burnaby Hospital’s Emergency Department at a reception attended by Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, City of Burnaby Council members, and Foundation staff. In honour of the City of Burnaby’s $5 million gift, the upgraded and expanded Emergency Department will be named the Burnaby Community Emergency Department.
Delta Community Foundation Hosts Successful Fundraising Gala: Give From the Heart
The Delta Community Foundation hosted a sold-out inaugural fundraising gala at the new Cascades Casino on February 11th 2023.
World’s Largest Literary Prize For Women Writers Announces 2023 Longlist
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction’s inaugural longlist includes 15 writers from across Canada and the U.S., one of whom will win the $150,000 USD grand prize, presented by BMO.
SFU Applied Legal Studies To Shape Future Of Bc Notaries With $3.5m Gift
A major donation from the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia (SNPBC) to the Applied Legal Studies program at Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) School of Criminology will lead to significant advancements in the field of applied legal studies, and place SFU as a pivotal partner in the expansion of notary education in British Columbia.