Tackling relationship violence during COVID -19
To help combat the relationship violence pandemic, especially during the COVID -19 pandemic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University instructor Dr. Balbir Gurm and her team have launched an e-book.
New community roundtable to tackle racism in B.C. schools
A new Community Roundtable on Anti-Racism in education has been created to support the development of an anti-racism action plan and to strengthen the K–12 curriculum, ensuring the culture, beliefs and ancestry of all students and staff are accepted, celebrated and understood.
Love at first sight: A Mother’s Journey to Adoption
Raj Arneja’s new book evokes powerful emotions of becoming a mother
BM Group Acquires Vancouver Ready Mix and Fraserway Prekast
BM Group of Companies (BM Group) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vancouver Ready Mix and Fraserway Prekast, further supporting its growing portfolio of construction, project management, material supply, and land development companies.
World Round-Up Online Showdown Skateboarding Competition To Take Place This July
The World Round-Up is a world class freestyle skateboard contest, held every year at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. Due to COVID-19, we decided to transform the contest into an online contest – the first of its kind!
National Police Federation Continues to Demand Consultation, Clarity, and Costing on Proposed Surrey Police Transition
The National Police Federation (NPF) committed to continuing its efforts to expose the lack of consultation, clarity and costing when it comes to the proposed Surrey police transition at a media roundtable on Monday, July 13 in Surrey.
Youth Expressions! A new kind of youth program helps vulnerable, diverse youth build their confidence, connections and mental wellbeing with creative expression.
Newcomer youth are a growing demographic in BC, but they face unique challenges as they settle into Canada, from language barriers, to trauma, to lack of community connections. In this time of COVID-19, these obstacles are amplified, and young newcomers are facing additional stress and isolation, impacting their mental wellbeing.
Shoppers Drug Mart “Growing Women’s Health” campaign raises $12,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation
Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Growing Women’s Health” fundraising campaign took place October 5, 2019 – November 1, 2019, raising $12,000 in support of women’s health at Richmond Hospital.
Why Haida Matriarchs Are Rising Up To Protect Their Lands From COVID-19
“A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground. Then its finished; no matter how brave its warriors or how strong their weapons.”
Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students
As the fall season is fast approaching, the Minister has announced additional measures to support international students beginning a new program online this fall with a Canadian learning institution, if their institution is offering the program online, so that they can pursue their education while ensuring everyone’s safety.
Outstanding Young Hero From Canada Receives Award In Memory Of Princess Diana
Ravina Anand aged 24, from Canada has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award .
Sardar Gurdial Singh Neel – lived life with passion for education and compassion for community service (February 24, 1925 – June 7, 2020)
Mr. Neel was an extraordinary educator who had an amazing ability to give his time freely, communicate openly, build cultural bridges, and genuinely care with a smile on his face.
Super Channel and Lionsgate Bring Mad Men to Viewers Exclusively in Canada
All Seven Seasons of the Emmy® Award-Winning Series Now Airing In Canada on Super Channel Fuse Monday through Friday at 7 P.M. ET – Seasons One and Two Also Available On Super Channel On Demand
Minister’s statement on the NHL host city bid
“I want to thank the Vancouver Canucks for leading the bid efforts to bring the NHL playoffs to Vancouver. Our government was proud to support the bid, and we appreciate the hard work and enthusiasm that went into the process.
Metro Vancouver residents asked to donate blood in honour of Canada Day
Canadian Blood Services is calling on new and returning blood donors in Metro Vancouver to help patients by booking an appointment to donate before or immediately following the Canada Day holiday. The need for blood is rising fast as hospitals resume procedures that were put on hold due to COVID-19.