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Community Happenings

Hansen Industries Ltd. Furthers Commitment to Richmond Health Care with POWER UP Campaign Donation

With a long-standing commitment to strengthening local health care, Hansen Industries Ltd. has donated $20,000 to the Richmond Hospital Foundation POWER UP Campaign in support of the future Yurkovich Family Pavilion, the new acute care tower at Richmond Hospital. This donation reflects Hansen Industries Ltd.’s continued dedication towards enhancing access to high-quality, compassionate care for the Richmond community.

Health

Elderberry – The Miracle Healing Plant

As a child, I grew up in a small farm village with a population of 3600, located in Northern Germany between Hamburg and the Danish border. Between 1945 -1955 I was an outdoor person year-round and developed a special feeling and love for Mother Earth and what nature had to offer.

Recipes

Valentine’s Recipes Worth Staying In For

(NC) Whether you’re planning a cozy night in, cooking for someone special or treating yourself, these recipes can turn Valentine’s Day into something warm, indulgent and memorable. From chocolate desserts to comforting bakes and flavour-forward dinners, each dish brings a little extra love to the table.

Health

Surrey Takes Key Step Toward Opening New Medical Clinics

City council has approved a framework agreement with Total Life Care Granville Medical Inc. (TLC) that will advance the delivery of two new medical clinics in Surrey. The agreement establishes the governance structure, roles, responsibilities and principles that will guide the delivery of Surrey’s Community Medical Clinics Initiative, aimed at increasing the number of family physicians and attaching residents to long-term physician care.

Hollywood

Drishti Hollywood Movie Review: February 2026

A twist on the original Bram Stoker story about the ultimate blood-sucking vampire Count. This new version, directed by Luc Besson, focuses on the beginning of Dracula’s life.  When his wife is killed, the 15th-century Count Vladimir renounces God and becomes Count Dracula the Vampire—condemned to wander through the ages, to find his lost love. 

Current Affairs

Record-High Income Inequality In British Columbia

The income gap in Canada remains at a “record high,” according to newly released data, highlighting the growing divide between the wealthiest groups and those struggling with affordability—especially among young families. The richest households continue to hold the vast majority of Canada’s wealth, and that trend is growing.

Current Affairs

2026 Canadian Economic Outlook

2025 was a tumultuous time for the Canadian economy—and going into 2026, it continues to evolve in a highly uncertain environment, once again dominated by the U.S. government’s tariffs and the renegotiation of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), which will continue to negatively impact Canadian exports.

Cover Stories

SERGEANT TERRY PARMAR POLICING: A ROAD SELDOM TRAVELLED

Meet Vancouver Police Sergeant Terry Parmar, who discovered his calling to serve the people of Vancouver while working and volunteering at a community recreation centre. From a single conversation, he was drawn into the world of the Vancouver Police Department-a path that allowed him to make an impact on a far greater scale. Today, he encourages community members to see policing not merely as a job, but as a meaningful and rewarding career.

Profiles

DR. BALDEV SANGHERA: COMPASSION, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY

Dr. Baldev Sanghera steps forward as the recently elected President-Elect of Doctors of BC, with a reputation built on integrity, service, and an unwavering belief in shared progress. Notably, Dr. Sanghera is the first turbaned leader of any regional or national medical association in a Western country. For him, this milestone is not about personal recognition; it’s a powerful symbol of representation, inclusion, and the belief that cultural identity and professional excellence can stand proudly together at the highest levels of leadership.

Profiles

ALY KARMALI – DRIVEN BY PAYING IT FORWARD

Aly Karmali just stepped out of a meeting with a group of young lawyers. No agenda. No fee. No transactions. Only stories, advice, and encouragement. For him, this isn’t extra work. It is the work. “What drives me isn’t strictly business or billable hours,” he says. “It’s paying it forward.”