2023 South Asian Health Forum: Take Charge of Your Health – Living Well Together with Diabetes
Online and in-person with exhibit hall, presentation theatre, and lunch provided
Community Happenings
New Community-Driven Substance Use in Home Support Service
Home-Based Withdrawal Management and Detox Serving Surrey, Delta and White Rock
Call it ‘an arrangement’, a form of networking, or a mutually beneficial relationship
‘Sugar dating’ has opened up a grey area between dating and sex work that can be very tempting for young people in tight financial situations, especially amidst those studying abroad or without any additional income.
Music Teacher’s Passion Project Raises $10,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign
Inspiring a passion in music to do great deeds, 19-year-old music teacher Sarah Wong singlehandedly organized a music concert this past December showcasing performances by her and her students, including a 70-year-old violinist.
Surreycares’ Second Annual “Toonies For Tomorrow” Food Security Campaign Officially Launches February 1-23, With Three Easy Ways To Give
SurreyCares Community Foundation’s second annual “Toonies for Tomorrow” campaign officially begins February 1 and until February 23. We ask the Surrey community to open their hearts to those in need by contributing a toonie to the campaign. Gifts can be made online, through text-to-donate, and via eight local businesses.
Invitation to PICS Annual Mega Job Fair in Vancouver 2023
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society would like to invite you to our Annual PICS Mega Job Fair which is happening on Monday February 6, 2023 at the Italian Cultural Centre (Near Renfrew Skytrain Station).
Yuanheng Holdings Completes $100,000 Donation for Richmond Hospital’s New Acute Care Tower
When community builder Yuanheng Holdings first learned about the need for a new acute care tower at Richmond Hospital in 2018, they pledged a generous $100,000 over a five-year period.
DFSIN – BC Excellence Awards
The Annual Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN) – BC Excellence Awards took place on January 7th, 2023 at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall to recognize the achievements of the team from the past year.
Chetna Association of Canada celebrated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
January 9, 2023 marks the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and it was observed on the same day by the Chetna Association of Canada at Delhi-6 Restaurant in Vancouver.
It’s easy to be enticed to sign up for the first gym you see or visit. Before signing on the dotted line, here are a few things the Better Business Bureau suggests you do first so you don’t get wrapped into a contract you don’t agree to.
Every New Year’s, hundreds of people make the resolution to lose weight and get in better shape. During this time, it’s easy to be enticed to sign up for the first gym you see or visit. Before signing on the dotted line, here are a few things the Better Business Bureau suggests you do first so you don’t get wrapped into a contract you don’t agree to.
Labour Shortages, Higher Wages, and Discontent with Red Tape: BC Construction in 2023
BC construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases – all while growing in their discontent with government, according to the results of a new survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) member companies.
North America Investment Association Raises Over $110,000 for Richmond Hospital’s New Medical Imaging Centre
Building a better and healthier future for Richmond was the focus of the North America Investment Association (NAIA)’s 16th Anniversary Dinner on October 28, 2022. With approximately 300 guests, the NAIA raised over $110,000 to fund state-of-the-art medical imaging technologies for Richmond Hospital’s future Medical Imaging Centre.
Vancouver City Council unanimously approves action plan for Chinatown
Today City Council unanimously approved the Uplifting Chinatown Action Plan, which focuses on providing Chinatown with enhanced cleaning and sanitation services, graffiti removal and beautification, and additional community supports.
KDocsFF returns bigger and better for 2023
KDocsFF returns to in-person events for the first time since 2020, and this year is the biggest festival to date. The festival is Metro Vancouver’s premier social justice film festival.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain takes another step
The Government of British Columbia has invited two pre-qualified bidding teams to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design, build and finance the elevated guideway, roadworks and utilities, as well as active transportation elements of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain.