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, 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.
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 was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. As a proud fifth-generation Canadian-Sikh, her family has a long settler history in Calgary, Alberta,…
Award for Excellence in the Community Engagement – Dr. Randeep Gill Dr. Randeep Gill is a passionate physician and a relentless advocate for equitable…
Leslie and Gordon Diamond are the recipients of the City’s highest award
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.
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 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.
Technical Safety BC and the BC SPCA want to help British Columbians keep their pets safe
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.’
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 Institute of Asian Art is Renamed the Centre for Global Asias to Reflect Broader Mandate
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.
From left to right: Mona Louey, one of the sponsors of the event; May Ho, performer and Co-chair of the event; Spencer Gall, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Natalie Meixner, President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Anita Ip, President, Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club; Albert Wong, Co-chair of the event.