Drishti News, Author at Drishti Magazine

City of Surrey launched Light Where You Live Campaign aims to brighten spirits this Holiday season

This week the City of Surrey launched its new #LightWhereYouLive campaign, a community engagement project to help illuminate spirits, and the City over the winter months. The campaign encourages the community to help make Surrey’s neighbourhoods festive and bright by decorating homes and businesses with lights and bright colours, while encouraging that participants share their contributions on social media.

Community Happenings

Minister’s statement on BC Multiculturalism Week

“As we recognize BC Multiculturalism Week, I am reminded of how incredibly privileged we are to live in the most culturally diverse province in Canada. The history, traditions, perspectives and ways of life of more than 200 First Nations communities and people who trace their origins to more than 200 countries or regions significantly enrich and strengthen our society.

Community Happenings

Subaru Canada named top winner at 2020 CMA Awards Show

The Gala, presented by TD, honoured the best in Canadian marketing, with more than 1,300 marketers registered to attend the immersive online experience built exclusively for the event. Attendees connected with hundreds of marketers across Canada through a chat feature and explored an online platform that featured a mixologist, magician, photo booth, giveaways and more. The show was emceed by returning host, Rick Campanelli.

Entertainment

CANADA’S OSCAR ENTRY FUNNY BOY BY DEEPA MEHTA TO ROLL OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY

World Premiere on November 16th at a Special Screening by Available Light Film Festival in Whitehorse, Yukon with simultaneous screenings in Dawson City,
Hay River and Yellowknife. Theatrical Release Starting on November 27th as Part of Cineplex Events in Select Cities Across the Country. Exclusive World Broadcast and Streaming. Premiere on December 4th on CBC TV and CBC Gem

Community Happenings

Fraser Health encourages the public to celebrate milestones, festivals and celebrations differently this year

We know there are many occasions to be celebrated at this time of year, including Diwali and Karwa Chauth. We can honour these days and still keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Please follow Fraser Health Public Health guidance and the new provincial health officer orders, and socialize safely.

Community Happenings

NTC Supports Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations & Calls Upon BC and Western Forest Products to Negotiate a Road Use Agreement with MMFN Immediately

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council stands in complete support and solidarity with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations (MMFN) as they assert their jurisdiction and control over a road going through their Ahaminaquus reserve.