Red Cross taking over Emergency Support Services
Effective today, the Canadian Red Cross is providing continued Emergency Support Services (ESS) to evacuees impacted by the recent floods and extreme weather in British Columbia.
Free Replacement of Travel and Immigration Documents for Flood-affected British Columbia Residents
Canadians everywhere have been watching with worry as the people of British Columbia keep facing extreme climatic events like catastrophic floods and landslides. While the loss of human lives is the most concerning, we’ve also come to realize that people directly affected may need to replace vital lost or destroyed documents, including travel, citizenship and immigration documents.
Flooded-out Farmers Deserve Answers, Reassurance from NDP
Four weeks after floods devastated farms in various communities across B.C., farmers are still unclear about what sort of help they can expect from government, and when.
ALY JIWANI THE EPITOME OF SUCCESS
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost made its official press debut in Vancouver with an exclusive unveiling and special presentation at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver. Drishti Magazine was among the VIP media guests invited to the showroom to witness the unveiling of a bespoke twilight purple Ghost, valued at $616,000. We had the pleasure of speaking with Aly Jiwani, Vice President, Regional Operations at OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd.
The Vancouver Giants Defeated the Kamloops Blazers 3-1 in Western Hockey League Action on Friday Night at Langley Events Centre.
For all but a few seconds on Friday night, goaltender Jesper Vikman was superb, turning aside countless scoring chances as the Kamloops Blazers peppered the Vancouver Giants goaltender with 40 shots on the night.
Canada Launches New Initiative to Protect Vulnerable Women and Girls in Central America
As a friend, ally and regional partner, Canada is committed to helping countries in the northern part of Central America address high levels of violence and growing social and economic instability. These difficult conditions have forcibly displaced thousands—including many women and girls—and contributed to a significant increase in irregular migration, which puts already vulnerable people at greater risk.
Surrey, BC’s Alexis Lynn Holds onto the Joy of Christmas Year-Round in “December Dreaming”
Capturing the magic of Christmas, and how sometimes in life, holding the holiday in your heart year-round can keep you going, Canadian pop artist Alexis Lynn explores that joyous, hope-inducing feeling through her new single “December Dreaming” — available now.
Canadian Documentary Makes a Splash at Film Festivals Around the World
Surrey, British Columbia – A grassroots community-based documentary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows, from Metro Vancouver, Canada is making a splash at film festivals around…
Dr. Ambedkar Maharprinirvan Day
Heartfelt gratitude and tributes were paid on December 6 to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 65th death anniversary. The day is now popularly known as the Dr. Ambedkar Maharprinirvan Day. Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956 and left positive impact on the lives of millions of Indians in India and across the Diaspora.
Five South Asian Families Donate $550,000 to the South Asian Health Fund at the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
Five very generous families came together and donated a substantial amount to the South Asian Health Fund at the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF), the announcement was made on Friday, November 19th at the Drishti Awards Gala.
The Victoria Royals Defeated the Vancouver Giants 3-2 On Saturday Night In Western Hockey League Action At Langley Events Centre
Evan Patrician – who has played 95 of his 145 career WHL games with the Giants – scored on his own rebound with 12.8 seconds to play, sending Vancouver to a fourth consecutive defeat as the visiting Victoria Royals snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win at Langley Events Centre in Western Hockey League action.
The Vancouver Giants Fell 4-1 to the Visiting Everett Silvertips On Friday Night In Western Hockey League Action At Langley Events Centre
The Silvertips – ranked second in the Canadian Hockey League in the most recent top 10 polls – took away any open space, blocked countless shots and generally frustrated at the Vancouver Giants at every turn in skating to a 4-1 victory on Friday night in Western Hockey League action at Langley Events.
ALL West Draft held November 20 at Langley Events Centre with Burnaby’s Matteo Tack being selected first overall.
Mark it down for the history books: the first-ever player selected in the Arena Lacrosse League West Division draft was Matteo Tack.
Kelly-Ann Paul Announced as Canada Games Council President and CEO
The Board of the Canada Games Council (CGC) is happy to announce Kelly-Ann Paul as the organization’s next President and CEO. Paul, a long-time senior leader of the CGC, will be stepping into her new role on November 29, 2021 with an exciting 16 months ahead, including two Canada Games scheduled in Niagara and Prince Edward Island in the summer of 2022 and winter of 2023, respectively. Further, Paul will lead the vision for the future of the Canada Games through its next strategic plan.
PICS Society’s Gurpurab Day Radiothon & TV-Telethon Jointly Raises More Than $1.4 Million For the Guru Nanak Diversity Village Project
PICS Society’s Gurpurab Day 13-hour Radiothon & TV-Telethon raised $1,425,238 for the Guru Nanak Diversity Village, a 125-bed long-term care facility that will provide culturally sensitive care to our seniors.