DR. RUMEET BILLAN – ELIMINATING BOUNDARIES FOR WOMEN
In today’s world, women tend to be pigeonholed — placed in limiting roles and spaces that put barriers around what they can accomplish. Here’s…
DFSIN – BC Excellence Awards
The Annual Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN) – BC Excellence Awards took place on January 7th, 2023 at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall to recognize the achievements of the team from the past year.
SFU’S Newest Innovation Space Opens In Downtown Surrey
Simon Fraser University has unveiled a new space in Surrey’s innovation corridor that will advance the emerging fields of quantum computing and agricultural technology (agritech) and further research, innovation and entrepreneurship in B.C.
Global Study Identifies Neighbourhood Characteristics That Promote Walking & Cycling
How people perceive their own neighbourhoods may have a lot to do with whether they choose to walk and cycle, according to a global study of nearly 40,000 adults.
Chetna Association of Canada celebrated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
January 9, 2023 marks the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and it was observed on the same day by the Chetna Association of Canada at Delhi-6 Restaurant in Vancouver.
It’s easy to be enticed to sign up for the first gym you see or visit. Before signing on the dotted line, here are a few things the Better Business Bureau suggests you do first so you don’t get wrapped into a contract you don’t agree to.
Every New Year’s, hundreds of people make the resolution to lose weight and get in better shape. During this time, it’s easy to be enticed to sign up for the first gym you see or visit. Before signing on the dotted line, here are a few things the Better Business Bureau suggests you do first so you don’t get wrapped into a contract you don’t agree to.
Labour Shortages, Higher Wages, and Discontent with Red Tape: BC Construction in 2023
BC construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases – all while growing in their discontent with government, according to the results of a new survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) member companies.
North America Investment Association Raises Over $110,000 for Richmond Hospital’s New Medical Imaging Centre
Building a better and healthier future for Richmond was the focus of the North America Investment Association (NAIA)’s 16th Anniversary Dinner on October 28, 2022. With approximately 300 guests, the NAIA raised over $110,000 to fund state-of-the-art medical imaging technologies for Richmond Hospital’s future Medical Imaging Centre.
Vancouver City Council unanimously approves action plan for Chinatown
Today City Council unanimously approved the Uplifting Chinatown Action Plan, which focuses on providing Chinatown with enhanced cleaning and sanitation services, graffiti removal and beautification, and additional community supports.
Kirmac Collision & Autoglass – Port Coquitlam Earns Official Certification
Port Coquitlam has been officially Certified by Certified Collision Care, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Black Fish, Sea Spray Winners In Week 7 Action Of Arena Lacrosse League West Division Action
Victories by both the Black Fish and the Sea Spray on Sunday afternoon at Langley Events Centre have tightened the standings in the Arena Lacrosse League West Division standings with the Sea Spray and Grizzlies sitting with 4-3 records while the Black Fish and Shooting Eagles are right behind at 3-4.
Thunder Select Matt Abbott, Kyle Brunsch As Wla Territorial Protection Picks
The Langley Thunder Senior A team has chosen Mission’s Matt Abbott and Langley’s Kyle Brunsch as their Territorial Protection picks ahead of the January 31 Western Lacrosse Association Junior Player Draft on January 31.
CPC launches 2023-24 Paralympic Sport Development Fund
The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is officially accepting applications for the 2023-24 Paralympic Sport Development Fund, in support of sport organizations across Canada offering quality Para sport initiatives.
Four Paralympians elected to Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council
Four Paralympians have been elected by their fellow athletes to the Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) announced today.
The high cost of international student fees is becoming a major problem in Canada
The high cost of international student fees is becoming a major problem in Canada. Many international students are forced to work full-time jobs, including overtime, in addition to their full-time studies. Unfortunately, very often the jobs that are available to them are low-paid, and exploitative, which no one else wants to do.