Canadian Documentary Makes a Splash at Film Festivals Around the World
Surrey, British Columbia – A grassroots community-based documentary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows, from Metro Vancouver, Canada is making a splash at film festivals around…
Dr. Ambedkar Maharprinirvan Day
Heartfelt gratitude and tributes were paid on December 6 to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 65th death anniversary. The day is now popularly known as the Dr. Ambedkar Maharprinirvan Day. Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956 and left positive impact on the lives of millions of Indians in India and across the Diaspora.
Five South Asian Families Donate $550,000 to the South Asian Health Fund at the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
Five very generous families came together and donated a substantial amount to the South Asian Health Fund at the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF), the announcement was made on Friday, November 19th at the Drishti Awards Gala.
The Victoria Royals Defeated the Vancouver Giants 3-2 On Saturday Night In Western Hockey League Action At Langley Events Centre
Evan Patrician – who has played 95 of his 145 career WHL games with the Giants – scored on his own rebound with 12.8 seconds to play, sending Vancouver to a fourth consecutive defeat as the visiting Victoria Royals snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win at Langley Events Centre in Western Hockey League action.
The Vancouver Giants Fell 4-1 to the Visiting Everett Silvertips On Friday Night In Western Hockey League Action At Langley Events Centre
The Silvertips – ranked second in the Canadian Hockey League in the most recent top 10 polls – took away any open space, blocked countless shots and generally frustrated at the Vancouver Giants at every turn in skating to a 4-1 victory on Friday night in Western Hockey League action at Langley Events.
ALL West Draft held November 20 at Langley Events Centre with Burnaby’s Matteo Tack being selected first overall.
Mark it down for the history books: the first-ever player selected in the Arena Lacrosse League West Division draft was Matteo Tack.
Kelly-Ann Paul Announced as Canada Games Council President and CEO
The Board of the Canada Games Council (CGC) is happy to announce Kelly-Ann Paul as the organization’s next President and CEO. Paul, a long-time senior leader of the CGC, will be stepping into her new role on November 29, 2021 with an exciting 16 months ahead, including two Canada Games scheduled in Niagara and Prince Edward Island in the summer of 2022 and winter of 2023, respectively. Further, Paul will lead the vision for the future of the Canada Games through its next strategic plan.
PICS Society’s Gurpurab Day Radiothon & TV-Telethon Jointly Raises More Than $1.4 Million For the Guru Nanak Diversity Village Project
PICS Society’s Gurpurab Day 13-hour Radiothon & TV-Telethon raised $1,425,238 for the Guru Nanak Diversity Village, a 125-bed long-term care facility that will provide culturally sensitive care to our seniors.
Envision Financial Donates $100,000 to Support Flood Victims and Recovery Efforts
Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union has announced a significant donation of $100,000 to help with recovery efforts for the recent severe weather devastation in the Fraser Valley.
The 27th Annual REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive Extended to Support BC’s Disaster Relief Efforts
The recent rains and ensuing floods and landslides have devastated residents, communities, and roadways in communities across BC.
Charity Launches Emergency Flood Response and Appeal
The Salvation Army has launched a massive emergency response effort to help victims of the worst flood in a century in British Columbia. Emergency Units are on the ground in six of the hardest hit communities across the province providing food, hydration, shelter, clothing, and blankets to first responders, evacuees, and flood victims.
Grammy® Winner Ricky Kej Does India Proud by Securing Another Grammy® Nomination For His Album ‘Divine Tides’
Indian Music Composer and Grammy® Winner Ricky Kej has been nominated again for his latest album ‘Divine Tides’ with Rock-legend Stewart Copeland (The Police) at the 64th Annual Grammy® Awards.
South Indian Percussion Virtuoso Trichy Sankaran Joins Local World-Jazz Ensemble the Offering Of Curtis Andrews For A One-Night Performance “A Life In Rhythm” On Friday, November 26th
Performance presented by Time Will Tell Arts Society & Indian Summer Festival
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
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.