BRITAINNY HARI – FINDING THE UNIQUE VERSION OF HERSELF
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,…
Winners of 2024 Drishti Awards
Award for Excellence in the Community Engagement – Dr. Randeep Gill Dr. Randeep Gill is a passionate physician and a relentless advocate for equitable…
Philanthropists presented with Freedom of the City Award
Leslie and Gordon Diamond are the recipients of the City’s highest award
6th Annual ‘A Taste of Reach’ Fundraiser Raises over $100K
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.
Donor Community Raises $1,390,000 Towards Emergency Care at Richmond Hospital Foundation’s 2024 Starlight Gala
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 Festival of Lights shines bright for 40 years
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.
Carbon monoxide poisoning and your pets—do you know the signs?
Technical Safety BC and the BC SPCA want to help British Columbians keep their pets safe
Dhahan Prize announces 2024 winner of $25K book award, two finalists of $10K each
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.’
Seawall at Third Beach to close in November for removal of hazardous trees and slope safety work
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 Vancouver Art Gallery Receives $1.6M in Support of Championing the Study, Display and Amplification of Asian Art
The Institute of Asian Art is Renamed the Centre for Global Asias to Reflect Broader Mandate
Digital imaging and robotics enhancing patient care at Burnaby Hospital
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.
Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club Hits a High Note Raising Close to $50,000 for Richmond Hospital’s Yurkovich Family Pavilion
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.
Concord Pacific Unveils World’s Largest EV Parking Facility – In Burnaby, BC
Parkade for Concord Pacific’s Hillside towers at Concord Brentwood is 100 per cent EV quick charge equipped
Folic Acid May Mitigate Link Between Lead Exposure During Pregnancy And Autistic Behaviours In Children
New research gives another reason to take folic acid supplements while pregnant.
KPU Community Honoured With King Charles III Coronation Medal
Clockwise from top left: Kwuntiltunaat Kim Baird, Trina Prince, Dr. Arvinder Bubber and Hong Yan Melody Pan