Prof. Nemkumar Banthia Inducted As A University Killam Professor At UBC
Prof. Nemkumar Banthia was inducted as a University Killam Professor at UBC on Oct 24, 2023. Killam Professorship is the highest honor that UBC…
What You Should Know About Organ And Stem Cell Transplants
Patients living with various illnesses such as cancer or conditions that impact a vital organ, whose conditions are worsening, often look to receive an organ or stem cell transplant. There are a few important factors that transplant recipients should know about.
The $180-Million BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF) Supports New Manufacturing Jobs For People In B.C.
Provincial funding for manufacturing is creating and protecting thousands of well-paying jobs for people in B.C. and promoting the development of made-in-B.C. products, with a focus on advancing the value-added wood sector.
CARP’s Statement On The Finance Ministers Meeting And The Unity Of The CPP
The Canadian Association of Retired persons (CARP) applauds that the federal government and all provincial territorial Ministers of Finance recently met to discuss the unity of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and its importance to all Canadians.
Top Tips To Get Ready For Tax Time
If there’s one thing you can count on every year, it’s that April 30th – or the first business day after it – is the deadline for filing our taxes. Are you ready? If not, here are four tips to help you plan for the big day.
Fraser Valley Closes Out 2023 With Lowest Annual Sales Recorded In 10 Years
High interest rates kept a lid on sales and listings in the Fraser Valley in 2023, while holding year-over-year price growth to low single digits.
Big News For International Professionals In India Who Are Seeking Immigration To Canada
Free Pre-arrival support to International Professionals by PICS Society. PICS Society signed MOU with Fraser Valley University, India to support professionals
Province Honours People Providing Extraordinary Community Service
Twenty-one people throughout B.C. are being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship (MGC) for extraordinary contributions to community life.
The Canadian South-Asian Women’s Chamber Of Commerce (CSAWCC) Announces Its Entrance Into Canada’s Business Associations Sector
Today, the Canadian South-Asian Women’s Chamber of Commerce announces its official launch. Over the past year, the organization’s founders have been hard at work to ensure that the community’s views are encompassed in the organization’s mission and values.
Premier Eby Brought Christmas Presents For The Seniors At Pics Assisted Living
Premier David Eby at PICS Assisted Living Christmas celebrations 2023..
OpenRoad Foundation Grants Additional $100,000 To Canadian Charities
The newly launched philanthropic arm of OpenRoad Group has donated more than $225,000 in its inaugural year to community organizations
NDP MPs Demand CEBA Extension To Get Vancouver Businesses Through The New Year
Eighty-one per cent of small businesses who relied on CEBA have yet to pay it back, but they’ll have to by January 18.
New SFU Report Reveals Concerning Teen Mental Health Struggles In B.C.
There is an urgent need for mental health supports and interventions for youth in British Columbia, according to the results of a new report led by Simon Fraser University.
SFU Researchers Sound Out Canadian Military’s Plan To Combat Ocean Noise Pollution
A new study from Simon Fraser University researchers examines the Canadian military’s efforts to reduce the impacts of underwater noise pollution on species during training exercises in the Pacific Ocean but caveat that more can still be done.
Home Sales Fall For Fifth Straight Month In The Fraser Valley
The Fraser Valley real estate market continues to cool heading into the holiday season as buyers and sellers maintain the holding pattern seen over the latter half of this year.