Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
A glamorous 10th edition of The Italian Contemporary Film Festival attract over 50,000 participants.ICFF Draws Record-Breaking Attendance With Innovative and Safe Open Air Screenings
The ICFF awards Out of My League the ICFF’s People’s Choice Award and its director, Alice Filippi, takes home the Best Director Award. You Came Back is the Winner of the Critics’ Award, The Chain receives the Empire Community Award, and Maurizio Paganelli is bestowed the Best Producer Award.
Community Highlighted as Vancouver Mural Festival Comes to Punjabi Market
An iconic part of Vancouver—the Punjabi Market in South Vancouver—has served as a cultural hub for decades. This week, Punjabi Market has begun transforming with vibrant murals that honour the community through the work of local BIPOC artists in partnership with Vancouver Mural Festival.
Police Searching for Missing Teen
Delta Police are searching for 16-year-old Jenna Zarantonello, missing from North Delta. She may have travelled to Vancouver.
Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Ltd. Generously Donates $50,000 To Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Surgical Restart Campaign
From left to right: Candace Hernandez, Vice President, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Eric Gaunder, President and
Founder, Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Limited; Kamal Gaunder; and Natalie Meixner, President and CEO,
Richmond Hospital Foundation.
The Consulate General of India, Vancouver requests all members of Indian diaspora living in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon & North West Territories to sing the National Anthem as India celebrates the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Indian Diaspora members can upload their own video singing the national anthem on the web portal. Please follow the steps below for singing and uploading your video.
RACISM can have no place in society.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society strongly condemns the racially motivated verbal and physical abuse of South-Asian seniors and children on July 28 in Surrey’s Aspen Park.
Five Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations’ Fishers Remain ‘Tied to Our Docks’ Despite The Court Affirming Our Right to Fish Almost A Dozen Years Ago
The Five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, Ehattesaht/Chinehkint, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht will no longer stand by, as our fishers remain tied to our docks, while non-Indigenous users benefit from the resources of our traditional territories.
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By Capt. Sukhbir Mangat
ROCKY SETHI: VISIONARY, PRINCIPLED, RESOLUTE
Rocky Sethi, COO of Adera Developments, speaks candidly about his career, family, overcoming adversity, and his hope for the future.
AMRIK GILL: HELPING LOCAL FARMERS GROW AND THRIVE
BY JOSH JUHLKE Although Amrik Gill began his banking career 13 years ago, his passion for agriculture started long before that—while working the fields…
RAGHWA GOPAL’S DESTINY: THE FIVE DAYS THAT CHANGED
Raghwa Gopal discusses his humble beginnings and inspiring climb to the tech world’s top, a genuine rag to riches story. He is President & CEO of Innovate BC—a crown corporation of the Province of BC.
ARV BENGA: THE BIRDMAN WHO BREAKS THROUGH BARRIERS
We had a glimpse into the life of The Birdman. He gave us a tour of “The Barn,” where he stores his vehicle acquisitions for restoration. He shows us a rare 1931 Ford Model A, which he is working on.
MAJID BAHRAMI: THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES
Simon Fraser University professor Majid Bahrami sees excellent promise in clean technologies that will help reduce the stress on the planet’s natural resources as our population grows.
MEET RUPA: THE NEW TRAILBLAZING OWNER OF CHALO! FRESHCO IN STRAWBERRY HILL.
Family is everything to Rupa Marcus. Deeply proud of her Punjabi roots, her favorite childhood memories are of being surrounded by family—her parents, brother, sister, cousins, aunties, and uncles all hanging out with the irresistible smell of homemade samosas wafting through the air.