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OpenRoad Group named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2024
Fraser Health launches screening project to better protect residents in long-term care
The prevalence of Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) is increasing in B.C. with new cases reported in both long-term care homes and hospitals.
Pattullo Bridge closed northbound for two nights
Closure necessary for ongoing Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Immigration Ministers Commit to Ongoing Collaboration to Strengthen the Immigration System
Canada’s immigration ministers discussed the economic and social benefits of immigration, levels of permanent and temporary residents, and related capacity pressures.
Musical Medicine: SFU Research Highlights Health Benefits of Hearing Music for Older Adults
May 2, 2024 Listening to music benefits older adults’ cognitive health, even if it’s music they haven’t heard before or don’t enjoy very much,…
Fraser Health expanding psychiatric services to vulnerable clients with psychiatric care in the community
Psychiatrist Dr. Ijaz Hussain is meeting clients where they are at. Sometimes, it’s via video call or virtual assessment under a bridge.
SACH a Success!
On April 26, 2024, the SACH South Asian Community Hub Society hosted its first-ever “SACH a Worthy Cause” fundraising gala at Crown Palace Banquet Hall in Surrey. Drawing out a crowd of 500+ attendees, it was a well sought after event that included many politicians, businesses, faith organizations, and key social services and health leaders.
BMO Donates $500,000 towards Burnaby Hospital’s Redevelopment in Support of Emergency Care
May 1, 2024 (Burnaby, BC) Burnaby Hospital Foundation is honoured to announce a donation of $500,000 from BMO supporting the Bright Future Redevelopment Campaign, which…
Lululemon Unveils Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee
The brand worked extensively with Team Canada athletes to design its first-ever Olympic and Paralympic summer Athlete Kit, with adaptive features and styles for more bodies and abilities.
Openroad Foundation Honours Earth Month With Grants Totalling $100,000 To Grassroot Community Charities
The donations are part of OpenRoad Foundation’s commitment to its environment pillar.
Governors’ Gala and Rix Awards 2024
This year’s Governors’ Gala and Rix Awards was a very special evening celebrating outstanding community leaders: Ratana and Arran Stephens, in recognition of their…
Celebrate the Vibrancy of Asian Heritage Month at Vancouver Art Gallery
The Vancouver Art Gallery launches a month-long series of special events to honour Asian Heritage Month
Younger Canadians are more Prone to Self-Judgment, SFU Study Finds
A study by Simon Fraser University psychologists that examined different facets of mindfulness in Canadians has found that youth and adolescents are more likely to display traits of self-judgment and have worse mental health, including anxiety, depression and stress.
Changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to help reduce backlogs and improve processing times
Immigration is critical to the growth of our economy and our communities. Improving processing times is key to providing an immigration system that works better for newcomers and Canadians alike, which is why we are taking action to reduce wait times and modernize our programs and services.
Canada to introduce new rules around off-campus work hours for international students
International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Students Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability.