Purolator Tackle Hunger Raises More Than $91,000 for Breakfast Club of Canada
Organization hosts first-ever Breakfast for Kids campaign to support children across the country
Apl.de.Ap and J Rey of Black Eyed Peas to Headline Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in South Vancouver
Organizers of the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, British Columbia’s largest Filipino festival this year, have announced the full lineup for the one-day event taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Eid Celebration by MLA Amna Shah
On Saturday (April 5th), Surrey’s NDP MLAs, Minister Garry Begg, Minister Jagrup Brar, PS Amna Shah, PS Jessie Sunner, and Delta MLA Ravi Kahlon co-hosted their annual Eid celebration.
Reading, Science And Math, Oh My: Ignore Canada’s Slipping Student Scores At Our Own Peril, Warns SFU Professor
A steady decline in Canada’s reading, science and math scores signals serious trouble ahead, according to a Simon Fraser University professor.
Compass Cohousing A Unique Collaborative Living Residential Project in Langley
Langley, BC (April 16, 2025) – Compass Cohousing, a unique collaborative residential project in the Township of Langley, held their groundbreaking ceremony today to…
Construction Powers Nearly 10% of B.C.’s Economy: ICBA
The construction sector now contributes a strong 9.9% of British Columbia’s total GDP, according to the newly released B.C. Construction Monitor, published by the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA).
KANWAR SINGH – ART OF PUNJAB
Kanwar Singh Dhillon is globally recognized as a painter of Sikh history. His paintings have been exhibited in prominent galleries worldwide, including the Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum in Punjab, the Arnolfini Art Gallery in Bristol, UK, and a permanent exhibition in Slough, England, which houses over 40 of his works in a 7,000-square-foot gallery space. Kanwar launched his company, Art of Punjab, in 2006 with a resolve to create a comprehensive body of artwork focusing on the history of the Sikhs, starting with the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of the religion.
LALI PAWA – LEADING WITH HEART, MOVING WITH PURPOSE
Lali Pawa is a woman of many talents—a community leader, legal director and advocate, educator, dancer, and, above all, a devoted mother. One central commitment has guided her life: ensuring her children always feel loved, supported, and empowered.
KANIKA MEHRA – EMPOWERING THE YOUTH THROUGH VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Kanika Mehra, with over seven years of experience in the non-profit sector, is a passionate and visionary leader dedicated to empowering youth and promoting equitable opportunities within marginalized and underserved communities.
KIRN GILL – THE ART OF PERSEVERANCE: A JOURNEY TO SELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH PAINTING
For Kirn Gill, art has always been a significant part of her identity. Growing up in an immigrant family, she never viewed art as a viable career. Her family couldn’t understand what a career in art would like it, and the world of art seemed unattainable.
AMAR RANDHAWA – KEEP MOVING FORWARD
An extensive history of working with elected government officials and serving on various positive community initiatives, has led me to truly appreciate life as a journey, not a destination. The work I do today is my meaning and purpose.
RAJVIR RAO – BUILDING BRIDGES AND SHAPING POLICIES
Rajvir, one of the first South Asian women of descent to work for a cabinet minister on Parliament Hill, has spent over two decades behind the scenes as a strategic advisor to policymakers, elected officials, and C-Suite executives.
HARMOHANJIT (HARMAN) SINGH PANDHER – TEACHER-WRITER BY PROFESSION, DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVANT DRIVEN BY PASSION
By J.M. LEE Harmohanjit (Harman) Singh Pandher was born on December 6, 1976, in Vancouver, BC. The Pandher family relocated to Burnaby on Christmas…
RIDGECREST DAIRY: A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
By Surbhi Gogia, At a time when Canadian businesses faced economic uncertainty, there has never been a stronger call to support homegrown enterprises. While…
Mayor Ken Sim launches Business Growth Task Force to strengthen Vancouver’s economy
Today, Mayor Ken Sim announced the creation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Vancouver Business Growth, a new initiative to position Vancouver as the most competitive city in North America to start, grow, and scale a business.