SUMEET SHARMA: EARNING A GOLD IN POWERLIFTING AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
“If you have a goal, just put in the effort, determination, patience, and motivation, then you will be qualified to accomplish your dreams.”
From Deepa to Ava: ACTRESS AGAM DARSHI IS NOW FORGING AHEAD AS DIRECTOR
A year ago, actress Agam Darshi was shooting in Sri Lanka on Deepa Mehta’s newest film Funny Boy, based off of the acclaimed book by Shyam Selvadurai. “Everything about the project was a dream come true. I had been a great admirer of Deepa’s for a long time and wanted to work with her. But to work with her on this film, and on thischaracter, is more than I could have asked for,” says Agam.
A New Beginning – Kids and families at the new Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital will now receive care in a place designed just for them.
Sunny Hill Health Centre is the only pediatric developmental care and rehabilitation centre of its kind in BC. Patients here may be recovering from life-altering events like traumatic injuries or strokes, or receive assessments or care for developmental conditions like cerebral palsy. These children often show resilience beyond their years.
SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (B.C.) LAUNCHES SURVEY AND NEW EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH ECONOMIC RECOVERY
The South Asian Business Association (SABA) unanimously selected a new executive committee that is focused on ensuring businesses owned by South Asian entrepreneurs are supported through this difficult economic period as a result of COVID-19.
Museum of Surrey receives Not-For-Profit Business of the Year Clovie Award
Surrey’s municipal museum received accolades Wednesday night at The Clovie’s, Cloverdale’s Business Excellence Awards. The Clovie for Not-For-Profit Business of the Year was gratefully accepted by Museum Manager, Lynn Saffery.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Rosh Hashana
“Tonight at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year.
“Rosh Hashana is the beginning of the High Holidays, culminating in Yom Kippur. Normally, it’s a time for families and loved ones to reflect on the past year and their hopes for the future, and come together to pray and share meals.
Statement from Andrew Wilkinson on Rosh Hashanah
Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Wilkinson, released the following statement today for Rosh Hashanah:
“This evening, Jewish families across British Columbia will gather at sundown to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the High Holidays.
Romance is in the Air ‘A Flight to Catch’ by Pooja Valeja
Trainer, Publicist, Entrepreneur and now Author, Pooja Valeja is all set to launch her very first fiction, ‘A Flight to Catch: A Tale of Unspoken Words’. A book that interestingly portrays various moulds of a relationship through a seamless story line. It explains the nuances and the delicate feelings of a transcending relationship from being acquaintances, to the closest of friends, to lovers and eventually with a twist in the tail.
International Day Of Peace Monday September 21
40 Million Connecting For Peace
Statement by the Prime Minister on Nayrouz
“Nayrouz marks the beginning of Thout, the first month of the Coptic calendar. The festival, also known as the Feast of Rivers, originally started as a day of thanksgiving for the rising waters of the Nile, which irrigated surrounding crops and provided sustenance for the ancient Egyptians.
Celebrate National Grandparents Day In ‘Grand’ Style
Many of us share a close relationship with our grandparents, and National Grandparents Day, this Sunday, September 13, is the perfect occasion to show how much they mean to us and to pay tribute to all they have done for us.
Inaugural Program of the Black Canadian Music Awards
Created in partnership with SOCAN Foundation and SiriusXM CANADA
SPEATBC’s first ever Blood Donation Drive
Members of SPEATBC organized Blood Donation drive in partner with Canadian Blood Services. Kunal Bhartendu, President of SPEATBC said that any member or non member of the society can donate blood across Canada under SPEATBC.
New Zealand Launches Spotify Channel with Sounds from the Islands
Although travel to New Zealand is on hold, as of September 1, people can journey through the North and South Islands listening to sounds unique to the country including native birds, bubbling geothermal mud pools and the gentle sound of the breeze moving through the forest.
Season 5 Outlander Blu-ray™ and DVD Available September 15
The epic fifth season of Outlander, the Golden Globe®1-nominated series based on the international best-selling books by Diana Gabaldon will be available on Blu-ray and DVD on September 15 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada.