Indian Summer Arts Society Announces ‘Culture Lab: Artist as Healer’
A new multi-year initiative will see artists collaborate with the wellness community to develop healing methodologies through art
Community Happenings
What Now? Climate Justice Advocates Share How to Take Action Post-Cop26
Climate justice advocates urge people to get involved in grassroots movements and take climate action into their own hands, in response to lackluster international agreements at the recent COP26 climate summit and catastrophic flooding in B.C.
The 27th Annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive Begins November 15
The Lower Mainland’s largest and longest running blanket drive is set to kick off on Monday, November 15, and will run until November 22!
Seahawks’ Star Russell Wilson to Headline ICBA 2022 Gala
Russell Wilson, Super Bowl champion and Seattle Seahawks star quarterback, will be the guest speaker at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) Gala Dinner in Vancouver next spring, ICBA president Chris Gardner announced today.
BC liberal interim leader Diwali message
Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas 2021
Premier’s Diwali Greetings Message
Happy Diwali
Reducing Vessel Activity Key to Sothern Resident Killer Whale Survival
Reducing ship speed and noise levels would increase the probability that endangered West Coast southern resident killer whales will spend more time hunting for Chinook salmon, a new Simon Fraser University study has found.
Consul General of India, Vancouver Visits Progressive Inter Cultural Service (PICS) Society And Senior’s Housing Facility- Guru Nanak Niwas
His Excellency Mr. Manish, Consul General of India, Vancouver visited PICS Society office and the Senior’s Housing Facility (Guru Nanak Niwas) today, October 25th, 2021 at 10:30 AM. He was accompanied by Consuls’ Mr. Manjish Grover and Mr. Rahul Negi.
Manjit Lit’s Generous Support to Health Care
South Asian business person and philanthropist, Manjit Lit and his family strongly believes in giving back to the community and presented donations to the Surrey Hospital Foundation, Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and PICS.
The Diwali Celebration Society is Pleased to Share Information about Diwali Festivities Planned for British Columbia this year.
We kick off the festival season with a Diwali Diya Painting and Art Workshop at the Roundhouse Community Center in Vancouver on October 23. This workshop is led by renowned local artist Jag Nagra. Our giant community Rangoli displays will also be open for the public to participate in.
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau Congratulates David Card Winning the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian economist Dr. David Card being awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences:
BCIT Forest Society, Instructor Receive Minister’s Award
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Forest Society, led by instructor Jonathan Smyth, is being recognized by the Province with the 2020 Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the Coast area.
BCFED Launches Multilingual Digital Campaign for 10 days of Paid Sick Leave.
The BCFED kicked off a digital campaign today to urge the government to opt for 10 days of employer-paid sick leave when it unveils the details of the permanent program later this fall.
Drishti Awards Gala 2021
Our sincere thanks to the Title sponsor, Balraj Mann Group (BMG) for making it possible.
Delta Resident killed in Collision on Hwy 17A
Delta Police were called to a collision on Highway 17A around 9:50 pm Oct. 1. Emergency Health Services were already on scene, trying to assist a driver involved in a collision with a large farm vehicle.