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.
Giving Hearts Gala Donors Raise $331,000 For New Guru Nanak Endowment Fund, Supporting Langley’s Hospital
Donors at Langley Community Health & Hospital Foundation’s Giving Hearts Gala celebrated the launch of the transformative Guru Nanak Endowment Fund on April 4, raising $331,000 for ongoing health care excellence at Langley Memorial Hospital.
Moms and Mother Nature: A Match Made at the Met
The Met’s Mother’s Day festivities anchored by indoor glamping in partnership with Decathlon
Overwhelming Support from Engaged Women Across Canada for Growing Energy Independence And Expanding Energy Exports: Canada Powered by Women
89 per cent of engaged women support reducing reliance on U.S. trade, amidst tariff war.
85 per cent want to see increased pipeline and refining capacity within Canada.
73 per cent support a vision of Canada as a self-reliant, economically strong nation powered by increased oil and gas production and exports
BC NDP MLAs Attend GVTCA Annual Spring Gala
On Saturday, April 5th, a Certificate of Congratulations was presented to the Greater Vancouver Taiwanese Canadian Association (GVTCA) at the Annual Spring Gala by MLA Sunita Dhir (Vancouver-Langara), MLA Anne Kang (Burnaby Centre), MLA Paul Choi (Burnaby South-Metrotown), and MLA Kelly Greene (Richmond-Steveston).