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Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 95 Years of Musical Excellence

Anniversary concert features 280 young musicians and special guest alumna Joanna G’froerer of the National Arts Centre Orchestra

Health

BC Cancer Ends Temporary Program That Was Sending Some Patients For Radiation Therapy To Bellingham

As more cancer treatments are now being delivered faster in the province, BC Cancer will be ending its temporary program that was sending some patients to the U.S. for radiation therapy.

Horoscope

April Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 – April19) This period will be fruitful for Aries. At the outset, the Sun, Saturn, Rahu, Mercury, and Venus are aligned…

Health

You and Your HEALTH & Inflammation Part II

Medical Lead, South Asian Health Institute, Fraser Health (www.fraserhealth.ca), Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine. The University of British Columbia. Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Science, Simon Fraser Undercity;

Hollywood

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

This is the eighth series of spy-themed action films starring Tom Cruise. Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt, an IMF agent and leader of a team of crack operatives. He’s on the hunt for Gabriel, a rogue operative who’s after control of a powerful AI entity that can destabilize the globe.

News / Current Affairs

The Canadian Tax System: What are the taxes we pay?

Canada has a comprehensive taxation system to pay for the many publicly funded infrastructure, health, and social services Canadians enjoy. Personal, business, and corporate taxes pay for our schools, hospitals, roads, essential services, and everything else.

News / Current Affairs

Key issues for the Federal Elections in 2025

Canada faces key challenges from the U.S. tariffs and the need to fund the government for the next fiscal year. With the recent election of Mark Carney as the new Federal Liberal leader and former Prime Minister Trudeau’s successor, he might secure support from the left-wing New Democratic Party.

Cover Stories

BALTEJ SINGH DHILLON – THE TRAILBLAZER: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY AND REDEFINING HIS IDENTITY

Baltej Singh Dhillon’s name would be etched in gold if there were a list of trailblazers. From being the first turbaned student in his Canadian high school to winning a landmark legal battle that secured his place as the first turbaned Sikh in the RCMP, his journey is one of merit, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to service. Recently, he made history again by becoming the second Sikh senator in the Canadian Parliament.

Profiles

DR. PREET CHAHAL – PROMOTING WELLNESS BEYOND ILLNESS

Dr. Preet Chahal, the Regional Head of Neurology at Fraser Health, has made remarkable contributions to neurology, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. A strong advocate for brain health, he is dedicated to disease prevention and improving patient outcomes by promoting essential changes within healthcare systems. His commitment involves raising awareness about neurological conditions in the South Asian community.

Profiles

PINDI MANN: A GUIDING LIGHT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

Receiving a diagnosis of autism, Down syndrome, or other special needs for a child can be overwhelming for any family. It often feels isolating, leaving parents unsure of where to seek help. For immigrant families, particularly new mothers who are unfamiliar with local support systems and those who do not speak English, the challenge is even greater.