Annual reunion of IIT Alumni Association of B.C.
Reunion of IIT Alumni group was held on June 22 at a private home of one of the Alumni members that was enjoyed by 50+ members and their families.
Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada) Donates $43,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation in Honour of Mothers
Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada) raised funds during the temple’s Bathing the Buddha Ceremony and Charity Bazaar on May 12 and donated $43,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation for Richmond Hospital’s Birth Centre.
Envision Financial Community Endowment helps communities flourish through $414,000 in grants
The First West Foundation, through its Envision Financial Community Endowment, is granting $414,000 this year – a total of 26 grants – to deserving charities throughout the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Kitimat regions.
Fraser Health treats more than 4,000 stroke patients every year and that number is expected to rise to 5,700 patients per year within the next decade
Getting patients to a hospital as quickly as possible and starting treatment to prevent brain cell starvation gives patients a better chance of recovery.
International Credentials Recognition Act streamlines career opportunities
More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials Recognition Act comes into effect on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Sundar Prize Announces Call for Submissions After a Successful Inaugural Film Festival
The Sundar Prize is excited to announce that the call for submissions is now open for its upcoming festival, set to take place from April 11 to 13, 2025, at the Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus and Landmark Cinemas in Guildford.
Largest Celebration of International Yoga Day in Surrey, BC, Canada
The largest event in British Columbia celebrating International Yoga Day took place today at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, drawing a diverse crowd eager to embrace health and wellness through the art & science of yoga.
Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada) Donates $43,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation in Honour of Mothers
From left to right: Shuai Gu, Philanthropy Manager, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Jessie Wang, Philanthropy Coordinator, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Venerable Master Tze Cheng, Abbot, Lingyen Mountain Temple; Atwood Fung, Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation
Largest Event To Celebrate International Yoga Day
Join the largest event to celebrate International Yoga Day, in the presence of 15 versatile and diverse Yoga Gurus at centrally located Bear Creek…
4th Annual Classic & Contemporary Car Invitational Raises Funds Benefitting Children And Families At Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
Vancouver, B.C. (June 18, 2024): The 4th annual Classic & Contemporary Car Invitational welcomed car collectors and guests from across the Lower Mainland on…
Get ready to groove: VanDusen Botanical Garden unveils Sweet Sounds of Summer concert series
Tickets are now on sale for a new summer concert series at VanDusen Botanical Garden! “Sweet Sounds of Summer” is a unique, immersive way to experience the harmonizing blend of nature and melodies featuring talented musicians from various genres.
Beauties of 5 Continents™ Announces Ground-breaking Inclusion of Couples as Contestants in the Pageant.
BEAUTIES OF 5 CONTINENTS™, the esteemed international pageant and modeling organization, renowned for its commitment to diversity, empowerment, and philanthropy, is breaking new ground in the world of pageantry with the announcement of its latest initiative: the acceptance of couples as contestants. This revolutionary move marks the first time in the history of pageantry that couples will have the opportunity to participate together.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s rising political star garners two prestigious awards
Surrey, B.C. – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) political science student Suhana Gill has been named one of Surrey’s Top 25 Under 25 and listed among the…
Sundar Prize Film Festival: Uniting Filmmakers and Audiences through Powerful Narratives
June 17, 2024 Surrey, BC – The inaugural Sundar Prize Film Festival has successfully concluded, marking a landmark event that highlighted a vibrant array…
Celebrate Indigenous cultures and traditions at Carnegie Centre Street Party on National Indigenous Peoples Day
On Friday, June 21, the City of Vancouver invites the public to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day by joining Carnegie Community Centre celebrations starting at noon at the 400 block of Main St. This Day presents a meaningful occasion to come together, reflect on, and celebrate the unique heritage, traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.