Community Happenings Archives - Page 11 of 60

Dr. Ambedkar portrait formally gifted to the Center for India and South Asia Research (CISAR) at UBC on the Dr. Ambedkar Death Anniversary – December 6

Vancouver – on the 66th death anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar, family of the late artist Shital Anmol, officially gifted a portrait of Dr. Ambedkar to the Centre for India and South Asia Research (CISAR) on December 6 at a ceremony hosted by Chetna Association of Canada in partnership with the CISAR and Ambedkarite International Coordination Society (AICS).

Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation celebrates a transformational $30-million donation from Jim Pattison

Thousands of generous donations come together to elevate BC’s leading critical care hospital, through the new Acute Care Tower

SFU hosted Annual Diwali Gala

On October 19, 2022, Simon Fraser University was pleased to host its 13th SFU Diwali Gala

KVP Heritage & KVP Entertainers Celebrate Hindu Heritage month on Nov 25th 2022 at Khanna Banquet Hall, Surrey

Photo: AZIZ LADHA PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

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.

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.

United Truckers Association Becomes First South Asian Community Organization to Publicly Support Surrey Policing Transition

Members support priority status for Surrey RCMP officers in Surrey Police Service hiring.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee medal awarded to Burnaby Hospital Foundation

Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North-Seymour, presented the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Emblem to Burnaby Hospital Foundation in recognition of their noteworthy service to the community, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SurreyCares Seeks Support from Local Businesses for the Second Annual “Toonies for Tomorrow” Campaign February 2023

SurreyCares Community Foundation is delighted to announce the second annual Toonies for Tomorrow campaign, which will run From February 1 to 23rd, 2023.

Host Like A Pro With Nugu Home

With the festive season approaching, we all look forward to spending quality time with our loved ones. Hosting family dinners, and get-togethers are the highlight of this season, and as much as we enjoy bringing our people together, it can be demanding to host that perfect gathering.