Community Happenings
Brick-By-Brick Returns For Second Year, Inviting Teams Across BC To Build For A Great Cause
Pacific Autism Family Network and Pooni Group Foundation Launch 2026 “Brick-by-Brick: Building Meaningful Inclusion” LEGO® Design Challenge
From One Act Of Compassion To A Vision For A Cataract-Free India
How Vancouver-Based Friends For Cause Foundation Is Turning Hope Into Sight. Many charities begin with ambitious campaigns and major funding. Friends For Cause Foundation (FFCF) began differently—with a family, a tragedy, a promise and the determination to turn someone else’s darkness into light.
Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon’s South Asian Forum Returns to Support South Asian Families Affected by Dementia
On September 19, 2026, the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon will be partnering with the City of Surrey to host the third annual South Asian Dementia Forum. The free event offers an opportunity for education, awareness and support to people affected by dementia in the South Asian community in both Punjabi and English.
BC 1 Call and Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia (IIABC) to Advance Safety Collaboration Across British Columbia
MOU advances worker, public, and environmental safety through responsible industry practices
A New Era For The PNE: 2026 Fair Draws Strong Crowds And Rave Reviews
B.C.’s largest ticketed event surpasses 2025 attendance as the Fair welcomes guests to the new Freedom Mobile Arch and a bold new lineup of…
Celebrating Gandhi Through Music!
Three Time Grammy and Padma Shri Award Winner World Famous Composer RICKY KEJ is bringing an international assemblage of world famous musicians and singers…
SABA – 2026 Health & Wellness Seminar
SABA 2026 Health & Wellness Seminar – Rethinking Pain Care: Understanding & Managing Pain, is taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Grand Empire Banquet Hall in Surrey.
IIABC Leadership Forum 2026
IIABC is pleased to host its inaugural Leadership Forum as part of the 2026 Annual Conference, Tradeshow, Education Expo & Awards Ceremony, taking place…
MLAs Amna Shah and Garry Begg Attend 7th Annual Folklore Festival 2026 in Surrey
Surrey City Centre MLA Amna Shah and Surrey-Guildford MLA Garry Begg attended the 7th Annual Folklore Festival 2026, hosted by Folk Star Arts Academy at the Bell Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, September…
Sarah Baeumler Set to Headline The 2026 Vancouver Fall Home Show at the Vancouver Convention Centre
Four days of expert renovation insights and live culinary demos return to the Vancouver Convention Centre October 15-18.
Mike Hurley Kicks Off Re-Election Bid at Opening of Campaign Headquarters
The two-term mayor committed to “keep the momentum going” and continue to invest in key city initiatives while keeping taxes down and staying debt free
Pet Awareness Day 2026
Care Today, Save Tomorrow. Our Global Village Charitable Foundation (OGV), in collaboration with USAVA – United South Asian Veterinary Association, is pleased to invite pet owners and families to Pet Awareness Day, a community event focused on the health, safety and happiness of our animal companions.
Prakash Vinodrai Joshi, C.M., has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada
On June 26, 2026, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, announced Prakash Vinodrai Joshi, C.M., among the newest appointments to the Order of Canada.
Kismet’s Manpreet Dhaliwal Continues Award-Winning Rise with National and International Wine Honours
Canada’s first and only South Asian female head winemaker adds major competition results, critic recognition, and leadership honours to a standout season