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The First Ever Sikh Langar Was Held At The University Of Oxford And At Rhodes House

On May 22, 2023, Oxford students made history in bringing together the first ever Sikh Langar to be held on Oxford University’s campus.

Chinese Canadian Museum Receives $5.18 Million From Government Of Canada

The Chinese Canadian Museum has received $5,179,000 from the Government of Canada in support of its building and space renewal at its new permanent location. The museum, located at the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown, is preparing to open its doors to the public on July 1st.

Western Family and Western Canadians Come Together To Share It Forward For Local Food Banks

(Langley, B.C. – May 19, 2023) For the sixth year in a row, Western Family is teaming up with Save-On-Foods, Urban Fare and PriceSmart Foods to Share It Forward and are asking Western Canadians to join them in supporting those who are most vulnerable in our communities.

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society KPMG Report Findings

Today the results of the KPMG review of the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) are released to the public. No evidence has been found supporting any of the allegations about PICS and its CEO by the immediate former Chair of Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS), Mr. Dave Hans, based on the procedures performed by independent third-party forensic services provider KPMG.

Fatimah Asghar Wins $150,000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for Debut Novel When We Were Sisters

Nashville, TN — The richest literary prize in the world for women and non-binary writers, The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, has named Fatimah Asghar as its first-ever…

Canuck Place mom teams up with Canuck Place child to run and roll in the BMO Vancouver Marathon

The BMO Vancouver Marathon is less than 1 week away.

Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE to flourish at VanDusen Botanical Garden

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Fleurs de Villes, proudly announces the Canadian West Coast premiere of Fleurs de Villes…

Dare to Dream Destiny Foundation Donates $10K towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign

A registered, Canadian non-profit organization that aims to mobilize young people and like-minded adults to give back to the community, the Dare to Dream…

Freshslice Franchisee Prabh Bal opens his Third Location

Freshslice a name synonymous for mouth watering pizza and a brand, which is visible throughout many Canadian cities.

Surreycares Granted $20,000 To Moving Forward Family Services To Lead Initiatives Supporting Women, Girls, Two-Spirit And Gender-Diverse Individuals In Surrey.

Additionally – SurreyCares 2023 annual grant applications are being accepted until April 28 for further funding opportunities.

Real Estate Expert Donates $100,000 To Richmond Hospital’s New Acute Care Tower

From left to right: Spencer Gall, Campaign Director, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Walloce Sohl;
Gloria Wong, Leadership Giving Associate Director, Richmond Hospital Foundation

City Of Burnaby Commits $5m To First Peoples’ Gathering House At SFU

The City of Burnaby is providing $5 million towards the completion of the First Peoples’ Gathering House, a ceremonial space designed to celebrate Indigenous knowledge and culture, currently under construction at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus.

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