Burnaby Hospital Foundation announces $30 million Bright Future redevelopment fundraising milestone; No Place Like Home Gala raises over $480,000
A Vancouver resident has received the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care to recognize her work to break down stigma and support young people dealing with addiction challenges.
Ed Jovanovski was one of the featured guests at the Western Canada Collectibles Experience at Langley Events Centre back in April.
The United States, Finland and Canada White each earned victories on day 6 of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge being co-hosted by Langley Events Centre and Sungod Arena
With a philanthropic interest in health care, Wong’s Insurance stepped up to raise over $120,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Trio of Life Campaign. Their generous donation helped wrap up this important campaign to replace aging and vital diagnostic equipment for Richmond Hospital’s cardiology, pulmonary and neurology specialties.
With the goal of bringing joy to others, the Hunan Fellow Association of Vancouver raised $30,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation at their 16th Annual Golf Tournament, which took place at the University Golf Club this past August. Their gift of health will help build a better and healthier future for Richmond.
The Ninth Annual Fruiticana Diwali Free Giveaway 2022 has started. It has been more than 28 years now that Fruiticana has served the community with its fresh and high-quality produce.
The grand Diwali gala was celebrated on Oct 15 at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, and attended by 300+ guests including Chief Guest Hon. Minister Ravi Kahlon, Ministers Harry Bains and George Chow, MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Rachna Singh and MLA David Eby. The Founder and President Emeritus Vivek Savkur, received special recognition from BC’s Premier Hon.
Thousands of Sikhs travel to Pakistan from around the world every year for a pilgrimage to Gurdwara Janam Asthan Nankana Sahib, a site built where the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak was believed to be born over 500 years ago and Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib, where Guru Nanak spent the last 18 years of his life.
After sold-out tour in 2018, Kunal Kamra returns to Canada for a brand-new act, So-Called Comedian, that will definitely shake things up! Don’t miss Mumbai-based stand-up comic Kunal Kamra’s new show!
Drishti Media Group is spearheading this award-granting recognition and celebrating the innovative and excellent work of individuals/organizations that have done extraordinarily in their dedication and service to others.
The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF) will return this November with a fantastic array of films, workshops and panel discussions to entertain and educate film enthusiasts in the Lower Mainland and attendees from across Canada and the world. VISAFF will run from November 9-13 and has a lineup of over 75 films, including 11 features and 8 documentaries.
Polly Sidhu who is 57 years of age decided to change her life in her fifties, she chose her health over other things, and to become fit both mentally and physically.
ParaTough Cup fuelled by Petro-Canada™, the flagship fundraising event of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC), is returning this month after a two-and-a-half year absence due to the global pandemic. The opening two stops for the 2022-23 season are set for Vancouver on October 21 and Montreal on November 3.
