WEDDING EXPO 2024 – WINTER EDITION
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RAJ HUNDAL – EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Raj Hundal, the Senior Director of Employment Planning and Program Development at Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS), has spent over a decade creating opportunities for people in his community. His journey reflects a deep sense of purpose, driven by values instilled in him by his hardworking parents and a commitment to helping others achieve success through meaningful employment.
GARY THANDI – REFLECTING ON HIS 25TH YEAR IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SECTOR
Gary Thandi, one of the most active community leaders in the South Asian Community, believes accessible counseling and support for diverse populations are critical to safer, healthier, and stronger communities.
SUPRA ACADEMY – NURTURING LOCAL TALENT TO BE WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES
From the rise of grassroots teams to World Cup and Olympic performances, and FIFA World Cup coming to this continent, soccer in Canada has truly found its footing. Accessible for kids of all backgrounds and financially manageable for parents, soccer has grown exponentially as a recreational sport.
BRITAINNY HARI – FINDING THE UNIQUE VERSION OF HERSELF
Britainny Hari was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. As a proud fifth-generation Canadian-Sikh, her family has a long settler history in Calgary, Alberta,…
Winners of 2024 Drishti Awards
Award for Excellence in the Community Engagement – Dr. Randeep Gill Dr. Randeep Gill is a passionate physician and a relentless advocate for equitable…
Philanthropists presented with Freedom of the City Award
Leslie and Gordon Diamond are the recipients of the City’s highest award
6th Annual ‘A Taste of Reach’ Fundraiser Raises over $100K
The 6th Annual Taste of Reach Fundraiser at Tasty Indian Bistro, North Delta, benefiting Reach Child and Youth Development Society (REACH) enjoyed outstanding support on November 7th.
Donor Community Raises $1,390,000 Towards Emergency Care at Richmond Hospital Foundation’s 2024 Starlight Gala
From left to right: Mijune Pak, Master of Ceremonies of 2024 Starlight Gala; Natalie Meixner, President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Dr. Richard Chan, Physician, Emergency Department, Richmond Hospital
VanDusen Festival of Lights shines bright for 40 years
VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights returns for its 40th anniversary from November 29, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Celebrated as one of the most spectacular lighting displays in the world by Condé Nast, the event transforms 15 acres of the Garden into a winter wonderland with more than one million twinkling lights.
Carbon monoxide poisoning and your pets—do you know the signs?
Technical Safety BC and the BC SPCA want to help British Columbians keep their pets safe
Dhahan Prize announces 2024 winner of $25K book award, two finalists of $10K each
Vancouver, B.C. (November 14, 2024) – The world’s signature prize for Punjabi fiction yesterday announced its 11th annual winner, Jinder (Jalandhar, Punjab, India), of a $25,000 CAD award for his short story collection, ‘Safety Kit.’
Seawall at Third Beach to close in November for removal of hazardous trees and slope safety work
Visitors to Stanley Park are advised that from November 4 to December 6, the seawall between Third Beach and Prospect Point will be closed to accommodate the removal of dead trees impacted by the hemlock looper moth.
The Vancouver Art Gallery Receives $1.6M in Support of Championing the Study, Display and Amplification of Asian Art
The Institute of Asian Art is Renamed the Centre for Global Asias to Reflect Broader Mandate
Digital imaging and robotics enhancing patient care at Burnaby Hospital
To provide the best surgical care for patients, Burnaby Hospital Foundation and Fraser Health partnered on a $2.3 million robotic-assisted surgical system for the Jim Pattison Surgery Centre at Burnaby Hospital. The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted System allows surgical teams to perform hip and knee replacement surgery with greater precision and accuracy.