Lifewise Gala 2026
Lifewise Financial group’s Award Gala hosted by Perminder Chauhan at Bombay banquet hall
Community Happenings
Sheila Early Appointed to Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System. Presented by the governor general, it recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Recognizing Excellence in British Columbia
To celebrate service excellence, the Province invites the public to nominate outstanding individuals for the Province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship.
Vancouver International Boat Show Makes Waves With New Venue and Major Brand Comebacks
The 2026 Show drops anchor at the Vancouver Convention Centre from January 14th-18th
Surrey Celebrates Exceptional Youth At 15th Annual Sassy Awards
The 15th Annual Service Above Self Surrey Youth (SASSY) Awards were held last week at Surrey City Hall to celebrate outstanding youth achievement and community contributions across four award categories.
Be The Light Society Gala Brings Community Together to Fuel Education & Opportunity for South Asian Girls in BC
Be the Light Society (BTLS), a fully volunteer run, registered non-profit charity dedicated to supporting South Asian girls in their pursuit of post-secondary education, is proud to announce the organization reached its goal to donate twenty $2,500 scholarships to deserving South Asian girls in financial need in BC high schools in 2026.
United Way BC’s Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that started as a simple idea: a day dedicated to generosity.
MLA Amna Shah Guest Speaker at EmpowerHer Summit in Surrey, B.C.
On Saturday, November 29th, Crown Palace Banquet Hall on 12025 Nordel Way, in Surrey hosted EmpowerHer Summit: InvestHer Edition supported by the Nisa Foundation and funded by the BC Government.
MLA Garry Begg and MLA Amna Shah Honoured at Newton Tennis End of Year Gala
On Saturday, November 22nd, Surrey’s Newton Tennis Club held its year end gala at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall. Athletes, club members, and dignitaries who have show unwavering support to the Newton Tennis Club were honored at the event.
Holiday Ladder Safety Tips From Worksafebc And Preventable
As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC and The Community Against Preventable Injuries (Preventable) are reminding British Columbians to use ladders safely — at home, at work, and in the community.
BC NDP Government MLA’s Present Hindu Heritage Proclamation
This November, we are proud and excited to celebrate the first Hindu Heritage Month in British Columbia. This is a historic milestone and a meaningful opportunity to honour the vibrant traditions, rich history, and enduring contributions of Hindu communities throughout our province.
Am Johal Appointed as Executive Artistic Director of Indian Summer Festival
The Indian Summer Festival (ISF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Am Johal as its new Executive Artistic Director, joining Executive Managing Director Laura June Albert in a shared co-leadership model that marks an exciting new chapter for the organization.
Pathways Clubhouse Earns Awards for Impact, Announces New Housing Project in Richmond
Richmond-based non-profit recognized among top charities of 2025
Surrey Hospitals Foundation to be Beneficiary of RED FM 2025 Radiothon bringing surgical robotics to Surrey
Surrey Hospitals Foundation will be featured on this year’s Radiothon, airing November 5, 2025, to support the acquisition of a da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Donor Community Raises Over $2.3 Million to Fully Equip Future-Ready Surgical Centre at the Richmond Hospital Foundation Starlight Gala
Richmond, BC – On November 1, 2025, philanthropic donors and families came together to raise an unprecedented $2.3 million at the Starlight Gala to advance the future of surgical care in Richmond.