Weight gain has always been an issue for everyone, whether it’s a young college girl or an older adult suffering from knee pain due to obesity; each needs to shed excess fat. Obesity is the leading cause of many health problems.
Nearly 45% of Canadians report that inflation and the rising cost of living have significantly affected their ability to cover day-to-day expenses. Adjusted for inflation, prices for almost everything are 12 percentage points higher than they were two years earlier (33%).
Congratulations—if you own gold, whether in the form of bars, coins, or jewelry, you are even wealthier. The price of gold has surged by over 40% recently, with a remarkable 72% increase since mid-2023, when an ounce of gold was valued at under $1,800.
Canada has a fundamental economic growth problem. Something that has become more exacerbated since the global pandemic. Our economy is now smaller than it was in 2019 when adjusted for inflation and population growth. It has been almost stagnant for the last decade, according to the World Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Ronit Jassal is a second-generation entrepreneur who proudly carries forward the legacy of Jassal Signs, a business well-recognized in the South Asian community, particularly among small business owners. What sets Ronit apart is not merely that he inherited the family business—it is the bold and enterprising spirit with which he has taken it to new heights at a remarkably young age.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has partnered with digital immigration platform BorderPass to support international students through the study visa application process.
People buying a home will soon be better protected by new rules and regulations for the mortgage services industry.
Malcolm Matheson never imagined going to a hospital for a tattoo.
Tour de Concord raised $100,000 for the St Paul’s Hospital Foundation. Funds were more than double last year’s total, thanks to a generous top up from Concord Pacific CEO Terry Hui and an anonymous donor.
The 3rd Annual Drishti Women’s Golf Classic, held at the Peace Portal PAR 3 Golf Course, was a powerful celebration of diversity, empowerment, inclusion, and generosity. The event raised an impressive $18,650 in support of the Kids Program of Arthritis Society Canada.
Susan Byrom, Executive Director of First West Foundation— charitable partner of First West Credit Union and its regional divisions— has been awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of her significant contributions to B.C. communities and outstanding leadership in community development and philanthropy.
Khalsa Credit Union held its Annual Scholarship Gala on Monday, June 23rd, at Royal Banquet Hall in Surrey, BC. The event honored outstanding students and reinforced the credit union’s commitment to supporting education and community development.
Firehall Arts Centre presents the return of Krystle Dos Santos’ A History of Motown
Visitors can now enjoy Surrey’s Signature Experiences- Explore. Taste. Connect
Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and Broadway Across Canada are thrilled to announce the cast for the smash-hit musical, MJ, when it makes its Vancouver premiere at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, from November 25 to 30, 2025. Tickets go on-sale July 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. PDT and are available online at Ticketmaster.ca orBroadwayAcrossCanada.ca. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling Broadway Across Canada at 1-800-889-8457.