BC-IBN’s Education Summit 20
BC-India Business Network’s Education Summit – Education in Uncertain Times will take place on May 6th, from 12.30-5.30 pm, at the Riverside Banquet Hall, in Surrey, BC.
Community Happenings
Annual McHappy Day Takes Supporting Youth To A New Level
On May 11, proceeds from every item sold on the McDonald’s menus in every Langley McDonald’s restaurant will be donated to charity.
Celebrating the Occasion of 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
A spectacular display of fireworks adorning the sky around Golden Temple in Amritsar on the occasion of 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
UFV Launches New Initiatives To Showcase South Asian Canadian Contributions To British Columbia
Six new resources aimed at reducing racism through education are now available across British Columbia.
Mayor Doug McCallum And City Councillors Visited The Newly Expanded Manufacturing Facility Of Sunrise Kitchens
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum & City Councillors Doug Elford, Laurie Guerra & Mandeep Nagra visited the newly expanded 80,000 sq ft Sunrise Kitchens complex on April 7.
Canadian Lse Alumnus Alex Sangha’s Debut Feature Film Will Have Its London And England Premiere At The Prestigious Uk Asian Film Festival 2022
Canadian LSE alumnus, Alex Sangha’s debut feature documentary, Emergence: Out of the Shadows, is having its London and England Premiere at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival, and is one of 3 festival films selected to participate in the Emerging Curators Award
Better Understand Your Community By Learning More About Surreycares Community Foundation.
SurreyCares Community Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Established in 1994, SurreyCares has served the City of Surrey and its people for over 26 years. It is one of 197 community foundations across Canada under the Community Foundations of Canada. Better known as a “charity for charities,” we serve the people of Surrey, working with community-minded individuals, families, businesses, and charitable agencies to create permanent endowment funds and then use the income to support hundreds of charities. SurreyCares is committed to inspiring donors, growing charitable endowments, and investing in people.
Richmond Hospital Foundation Presents #GratefulforYou Campaign on World Health Day to Celebrate Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers have been under a lot of pressure due to pandemic-related challenges. This World Health Day, Richmond Hospital Foundation is spreading heartfelt gratitude to the healthcare workers in Richmond for their endurance, selflessness, and dedication towards the health of the community. The #GratefulForYou campaign celebrates healthcare workers at Richmond Hospital and throughout the Richmond community of care.
BC-India Business Network (BC-IBN) Appoints A New President
While retirement is not in the cards, after nearly a decade, BC-IBN’s Founder and President Mr. Vivek Savkur has announced that on April 1, he will be passing on the BC-IBN torch to Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, Associate Vice President of External Relations at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
12 Thematic Audio Visual promotional Films of Incredible India launched during Dubai World Expo
1. India as a Yoga Wellness Destination
2. Luxury Tourism
3. Indian Culture
4. Adventure Tourism in India
BC Liberal Statement On Sikh Heritage Month
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon released the following statement today for Sikh Heritage Month
Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Donates $25,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Campaign
Recognizing the importance of mental health care, Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group donated $25,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation’s recent Mental Health Campaign fundraising initiative.
BCFED Statement On The International Day For The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination
It can be challenging to recognize racism for what it is, especially when it’s deeply embedded in unstated assumptions about whose stories and voices matter. That’s what makes this year’s theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination — “Voices for action against racism” — so timely. It raises crucial questions about whose voices are heard and whose are not, as we work for a more equitable, inclusive world.
Canadian Educational Institutions Support Afghan Newcomers
The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed a total of 8,580 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.