Tamara Vrooman to become SFU’s 12th Chancellor
Simon Fraser University’s Board of Governors has named Tamara Vrooman, Vancity credit union’s president and chief executive officer, as the university’s 12th chancellor, effective June 13, 2020.
Moving Forward providing low barrier conselling services to residents of metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley
This month, every dollar donated to MFFS via CanadaHelps.org from June 1st to 30th could help us win this year’s $20,000 grand prize.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) honored to accept in-kind donations in the amount of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada.
On May 26, 2020, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) was honored to accept in-kind donations in the amount of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada.
Canadian seniors to receive special payment in early July
Physical distancing is weighing heavily on those who are separated from their families, and rely on help to get groceries and other essential items. We need to support seniors and to be there for them, as they have been for us.
Surrey New Democrat MLAs welcome funding for updated Surrey poverty reduction plan
New Democrat MLAs in Surrey are welcoming provincial funding that will help the City of Surrey provide supports for vulnerable and low-income people in their community.
Nearly 60,000 students return on first day of in-class instruction
The Government of British Columbia reopened in-class instruction to all students on Monday, June 1, 2020, with about 30% of expected enrolment in attendance.
Sher Vancouver stands in solidarity with black people and calls for action to counter police racism and brutality from bad cops
The Sher Vancouver Board of Directors has released this official statement to show our support for black people and other at-risk and vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+ people, who are victims of police racism and brutality from bad cops.
Independent Investigations Office notified after incident on ferry causeway
At approximately 11:30 pm, May 29, Delta Police were called regarding the theft of a taxi at the BC Ferries causeway. At the time of the theft two individuals were in the process of loading into the taxi, however they were not in the vehicle when it was driven away.
Province honours outstanding contributions that combat racism
Forty-five individuals and organizations were recognized for their excellence in fostering inclusiveness and anti-racism efforts as this year’s nominees of the B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards.
The Punjabi Market Goes Virtual for its 50th Anniversary
The Punjabi Market Regeneration is a registered nonprofit organization that seeks to revitalize the Punjabi Market in Vancouver thus facilitating opportunities for cultural belonging and also economic success for business owners.
Indian Summer Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Season
Festival moves online to feature an event every Saturday for 10 weeks from May 16th to July 18th, 2020
Most campgrounds, recreation sites opening throughout the province
The 2020 summer camping season has arrived, giving people in B.C. more opportunities to get outside and connect with nature as most provincial campgrounds and recreation sites open June 1, along with more parks for day-use activities.
Complex search for missing man comes to unfortunate end
The search for Mr. Jarnail SANGHERA came to a tragic conclusion on Sunday night, May 24, after a large scale effort was mounted to find him. A member of the public located Mr. SANGHERA on remote corner of a business property, located in the 10,000 block of River Way.
World’s Largest Annual Women’s Softball Event Cancelled Due To COVID-19
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Amateur Sport Society, organizers of the Canada Cup International Softball Championship, held annually for the past 25 years at Softball City, have spent the past few months reviewing what may be probable, possible and not possible with respect to COVID – 19 and Canada Cup.
Raj Singh Toor Vice-President and Spokesperson for the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society thanks the BC Government and the City of Port Coquitlam for proclaiming May 23rd as Komagata Maru Day
The proclamation on May 23rd commemorating Komagata Maru Day in British Columbia will help educate the community and remind us of how unique British Columbia’s diverse makeup is.