First West Credit Union is proud to announce a donation of $100,000 to Food Banks BC, reinforcing its commitment to helping communities flourish and addressing food insecurity across British Columbia. This significant contribution will aid Food Banks BC in their ongoing efforts to provide essential services to those in need.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is recognizing Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 11-17, 2025), with a goal to raise awareness of its Victim Support Services and Trauma Counselling programs. These programs have been offered to people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the Agency’s history.
VanDusen Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce the return of Spring Strings on Sunday, May 25, 2025, featuring two showtimes at 12 pm and 4:30 pm on the Great Lawn. After a brief hiatus in 2024, this fan-favourite event is back to delight audiences with an afternoon of contemporary cello music set among the vibrant spring blossoms.
On May 2, 2025, Surrey City Council officially cut the ribbon on the newly opened Strawberry Hill Hall child care facility. The fully licensed facility opened on April 1, 2025, and is currently enrolling children aged 3-5 years to fill 25 available spaces.
Did you know that 96 per cent of Canadian adults have had one or more cavities and that cavities are the most common non-communicable disease in adults and children worldwide? As Oral Health Month draws to a close, a new report by Fraser Health’s chief medical health officer utilizes public health data to raise awareness of the effects of oral health on the lives of people in the Fraser Health region.
You’re invited to a vibrant celebration of bold flavours, innovative winemaking, and inspiring storytelling on the heated, covered patio at Vij’s. This exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner unites two visionary South Asian trailblazers.
Surrey residents can register for City of Surrey’s summer day camps beginning on Sunday, May 4 at 9 p.m. Non-residents can sign up starting Sunday, May 11 at 9 p.m. Day camp programs are operated citywide and are for children and youth ages 3 to 18.
Vancouver Rise FC recorded a 1–0 victory over Halifax Tides FC in a physical and intense match this evening.
The 2025 Canada Cup presented by Canex was very successful. We welcomed approximately 1000 guests to the live event with many more tuning in to the PPV.
Wearable technology aided by artificial intelligence can warn and prevent falls for patients recovering from stroke and spinal injuries.
Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, the South Asian Community Hub (SACH) is excited to announce that the 2nd annual fundraising gala will be taking place on the evening of May 2nd at the Crown Palace Banquet Hall.
Two Worlds Cancer Collaboration (TWCC) and Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) partnered to provide a clinical observership to help build cancer care in Nepal. TWCC is a Canada based charity dedicated to supporting palliative care and healthcare capacity building in South and Southeast Asia.
HEU members call on next federal government to restore B.C. PNP spots
Left to right: Jamie Lee, Deacon, Koinonia Evangelical Church; Haines Lee, Deacon, Koinonia Evangelical Church; Spencer Gall, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation
Elaine Xu, VP, Travel Trade & Promotion, Regional Retail Operations, North America, Avolta (1st from the left), and the team of Avolta’s World Duty Free Vancouver.