2025 Vancouver International Auto Show (VIAS)
More than 138,000 attended the show as per the organizers of VIAS
Outstanding South Asian Individuals Honoured with the Coronation Medal
Tony Singh, Balraj Mann, Perminder Tung and Raj Hundal have been recognized for their remarkable contributions with the Coronation Medal, a Canadian honour commemorating the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. This distinguished accolade is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province of British Columbia. Special ceremony took place at the Government House in Victoria, BC.
Kamal Sharma honoured with Kamal Sharma Day proclaimed on March 12 by City of Vancouver
Kamal Sharma honoured with the proclamation on March 12th as ‘Kamal Sharma Day’ by the Hon. Mayor Ken Sim and the City of Vancouver, which also happens to be the first ever for any South Asian, and to celebrate the historic occasion.
Premier David Eby and Minister Brenda Bailey Host Town Hall in Surrey to Address Impact of Unjustified U.S. Tariffs
Photo captions: Premier David Eby, Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, held a town hall with the Surrey MLAs, Honourable Garry Begg, Honourable Jagrup Brar, PS Jessie Sunner and PS Amna Shah on March 14 at Simon Fraser University Surrey Campus with many local business owners and community leaders to discuss the biggest threat to the provincial economy – unjustified U.S. tariffs
Canada The Happiest G7 Country: International Report Edited By SFU Expert
March 20, 2025 Canada is the happiest country in the G7, according to the World Happiness Report edited by a Simon Fraser University professor….
ICBA Calls On Premier Eby to Scrap Anti-Democratic Bill 7
The B.C. NDP Government’s proposed Bill 7 is an unprecedented attempt to concentrate power in the hands of the Premier and must be stopped, says Canada’s largest construction association, the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA).
Jeremy Hall elected chair of Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council
Jeremy Hall (Para rowing) has been elected chair of the Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council following the group’s first meeting with its newly elected members.
Thunder Swing Trade with Timbermen
Photo of Matt Abbott (#12) and Aidan Baker (#24) courtesy of Ryan Molag Langley Events Centre
M.E.I. Eagles Captures BC School Sports 3A Girls Basketball Provincial Championships
In a 40-minute defensive battle where points were hard to come by, it was only fitting that it was a pair of stops in the dying seconds which earned Abbotsford’s M.E.I. Eagles a provincial championship.
Pacific Christian Captures BC School Sports 1A Girls Basketball Provincial Championships
After leading the entirety of the first half, Victoria’s Pacific Christian Pacers suddenly found themselves trailing their opponent, the Sir Alexander Mackenzie Grizzlies (Hagensborg), opened the third quarter with a 12-1 run.
Seaquam Seahawks Captures BC School Sports 4A Girls Basketball Provincial Championships
Make it back-to-back championships for the Seaquam Seahawks.
SMUS Captures BC School Sports 2A Girls Basketball Provincial Championships
After knocking on the door for the last several years, the St. Michaels University School Blue Jags broke through for the Victoria school’s first girls’ provincial basketball title.
Robot Set To Revolutionize Surrey Memorial Hospital’s Surgical Program
Fundraising campaign will equip surgeons with state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
Social Media Use Amplifies Delusional Disorders: SFU Study
A new study from Simon Fraser University researchers has found a close link between high levels of social media use and psychiatric disorders that involve delusions, such as narcissism and body dysmorphic disorder.
Champions Crowned At 2025 BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships
After four days of action, the 2025 BC School Sports Boys Basketball Provincial Championships ended on Saturday at Langley Events Centre.