22nd Annual Shakti Awards
The Shakti Awards held on March 25th, an annual event that has been honouring local women since the year 2000, once again proved to be a night to remember—celebrating women and their Shakti, the power within.
Local South Asian Philanthropist Rallies Peers for Cancer Fundraiser
A group of South Asian business leaders from the Fraser region have come together to raise over $260,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation to support BC Cancer – Surrey’s chemotherapy suite expansion.
Advance Care Planning Day 2023
Life changes when you least expect it. Plan ahead for your future health care.
DHRUV MEHRA – HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
By J.M. Lee Dhruv Mehra was born in New Delhi, India, and graduated from Delhi University. Later, he moved to Switzerland to complete his…
INDRA BHAN – REAPING THE REWARDS OF PERSISTENCE
By J.M. Lee Born in Fiji, the youngest of five children, Indra completed her education in Business Administration, and, at 19, she began working…
ALEX HOLME – GRATEFUL AND COUNTING HIS BLESSINGS
By J.M. Lee Many kids grew up dreaming of being an astronaut or storybook characters, not Alex Holme. From a young age he was…
SOUTH ASIAN COMMUNITY HELPING TO BRING SUCCESS TO VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
By Brandon Timko Vancouver Whitecaps FC kicked off its new season in February.The city’s professional soccer team is playing its 13th season in Major…
MUHADDISA SARWARI- THE VIRTUES OF RESILIENCE & AMBITION
By J.M. Lee Before moving to Canada, Muhaddisa and her family went to Indonesia as refugees. They had no legal rights to get an…
BC CHAPTER OF ICAI – TOUCHING LIVES OF INDIAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN BC
By Deepak Arora B.Com. CPA, CGA, CA(INDIA), CS(INDIA)Chairman- BC chapter of ICAI The British Columbia Chapter of ICAI is a ‘not for profit organization’…
2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring: All-Electric Premium Sedan
We rarely get a new automaker in the market. However, thanks to the advent of Electric battery technology, many new automakers have come onto the scene. One new North American company is Lucid Motors, a new All-Electric start-up auto manufacturer based in California and built in Arizona.
2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring: Well Rounded!
The Honda Accord has been the ultimate go-to sedan for those looking for a well-rounded mid-size family ride for decades. It has always delivered on the core values of safety, fuel economy, performance, and a legendary reputation for reliability.
Freshslice Searches New Franchisees As Their Brand Expands
Freshslice, known for their ‘secret multigrain dough recipe’ is a brand which is easily recognizable when it comes to Pizza. The use of fresh ingredients is what makes the sauce recipe special and it has taken 20 years for the brand to create a product that stands out above the rest.
Natu’oil Services Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Port Coquitlam, Canada – Natu’oil Services Inc, one of the largest importers of packaged palm-based food products as well as energy supplements for dairy cattle in North America, celebrated its 20 years in business on March 10th, 2023.
BC-India Business Network Members Dinner
BC-India Business Network (BC-IBN) in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, organized a Members Dinner on March 18th at the Dhaliwal Banquet Hall, In Surrey.