2020 Gandhi Jayanti and Gandhi @150 Virtual celebrations
We are fortunate to participate in a panel session on relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings in in today’s Society. Panelists were Arvind Thakur, Nemy…
CANADA’S BROADCASTERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS STAND TOGETHER IN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM IN SCREEN-BASED INDUSTRIES WITH LAUNCH OF HIREBIPOC INITIATIVE
The Online Roster Launches Today With 500+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour Creatives and Crew
DOWNTOWN SURREY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES STUDENT-LED INITIATIVE TO HELP PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES ONLINE
A new Click on Surrey program has been developed and launched by the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) to help the downtown core’s diverse small business community transition to an online business model.
DR ARUN GARG – CONNECTING THE DOTS AND 50 YEARS OF HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
“When people would say—why? I say, why not? A lifetime of asking why not—is the best way of seeking gaps in finding solutions and delivering outcomes with sustainability and accountability.”
KABIR BHAGARIA – Embracing Change and Proactivity in a Time of Crisis
“The biggest piece of advice I can give anyone, in any role, is to learn how to influence people to change their behavior. I took some conflict resolution courses as part of my Masters, and it taught me that the secret to solving issues was to ensure that you are truly listening to what someone’s concerns or issues are before you try and come up with solutions. It’s something I try and teach my kids as well. The pandemic is really bringing that into focus.”
SHWETA DESAI GEARS TOWARDS LEAVING A FOOTPRINT ON THE WORLD’S ECOLOGICAL BALANCE
“Without the scholarship, it wouldn’t have been possible for me to come and study here. Education abroad is expensive, and so I am very grateful for this Madhu Varshney MBA Entrance Scholarship.”
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