Worldwide Premiere of Emergence: Out of Shadows
The film was an official selection at nearly 50 film festivals including Out On Film in Atlanta which is an Academy Award qualifying festival, Frameline in San Francisco
Big-Hearted 12-Year-Old Raises Over $21,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation
Inspired to show his support for the hardworking Richmond health care team, 12-year-old Tiger Guo and his family organized a charity concert on October 8 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre and raised over $21,000 to improve health care in Richmond.
Research From SFU Scientists Informs Climate Change Mitigation Report
SFU professors Kirsten Zickfeld and Karen Kohfeld are part of an expert panel contributing to a new report released this week investigating the potential contribution of nature-based climate solutions (NBCS) to meeting Canada’s climate change mitigation commitments.
Sea Spray. Shooting Eagles Victorious in Week 4 Arena Lacrosse League West Division Action
For a second straight week, the Sea Spray needed overtime but emerged victorious to hand the Grizzlies their first loss of the season while the Shooting Eagles used a strong fourth quarter to defeat the Black Fish to pull their record to .500 following week 4 Arena Lacrosse League West Division action at Langley Events Centre.
Day 1 In the Books For 2022 Tsumura Basketball Invitational Boys Tournament at Langley Events Centre
Day one is in the books for the boys Tsumura Basketball Invitational at Langley Events Centre as 16 teams remain in contention for one of the three tournament titles up for grabs after opening day action on Wednesday.
Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert Presented with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra was a Cross-Cultural Tour de Force
When the dulcet tones of Ms Wu Man’s Pipa permeated Vancouver’s Orpheum Theatre at Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert, the audience was startled and astonished.
Prem Gill: Creating A Green Future
Drishti interviewed the accomplished yet modest Prem Gill. She is down-to-earth, approachable, and relatable. When we asked her how she would describe herself, her…
Dr. Balbir Gurm receives community award for NEVR
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) nursing instructor Dr. Balbir Gurm received the Excellence in Community Engagement Award at the 2022 Drishti Awards on Friday night (Nov. 18).
Working together to support Métis people in BC
Every year on November 16th, Louis Riel Day is a time to learn about Métis history, values, and culture.
The 2022 Awards for Excellence in Punjabi Fiction
The world’s signature prize for Punjabi fiction recently announced its 2022 winner, Balwinder Singh Grewal, of a $ 25,000 CDN award plus trophy. Alongside him, Javed Boota and Arvinder Kaur were awarded $10,000 CDN each as two finalists.
Touching Lives Foundation proudly presents 5th Annual Christmas Fundraiser
Touching Lives Foundation is a registered society started by two friends who wanted to give back to the community, by supporting the disadvantaged and the marginalized members of our society.
Snow is Falling and Canada’s Ski Business is Poised to Flourish
Go Skiing Go Snowboarding Helps Canadians Turn Winter Blues into Winter WooHoos!
The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF)
The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF) was a huge success with over 80 film screenings, including 12 features and 8 documentaries, bringing together many respected members of the community from across Metro Vancouver and beyond.
Pacific screenwriting program & break the room present: the pitch Accelerator program
The Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) is pleased to announce their new program: The Pitch Accelerator Program, presented in partnership with Break the Room (BTR).
City invests more than $1 million in grants to support local cultural organizations
Yesterday, Vancouver City Council approved $1,055,010 in grants for 46 cultural organizations to increase stability through the lasting economic challenges of the pandemic, invest in making space for arts and culture in Vancouver, and provide targeted support for equity-denied artists.