Hindu Community Hurt by Cultural Appropriation
A BC business hurts Hindu sentiments by associating Lord Ganesh’s image with profane language on its logo
Community Happenings
DIVERSEcity is One of 49 Community Organizations to Receive Extended Funding to Continue to Provide Free, Affordable Community Counselling Services
Diversecity one of only service providers focused on BIPOC, immigrant clients
Canada Welcomes Over 200 Afghan Refugees to Vancouver
Canada is responding as quickly as possible to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan by helping bring Afghan citizens and their families safely to their new home. We remain firm in our commitment to resettle 40,000 Afghan nationals, and our partnerships with provinces, territories and settlement service providers across the country are key to achieving this goal.
United Truckers Association Welcomes Deferral of Rolling Truck Age Program
Multi-year effort by Independent Operators prompts new opportunity to fix systemic problems collaboratively
COVID-19 & THE IMPACT ON CRIME IN VANCOUVER: SFU EXPERT AVAILABLE
Violent crime in Vancouver rose in the city’s poorer regions during the first year of the pandemic while wealthier neighbourhoods saw thefts rise, a new study co-led by Simon Fraser University researchers confirms.
Scammer Expecting to Collect Cash Gets Arrested
A would-be-scammer, looking to collect $25,000 for “bail money” from a Delta resident, instead was met by police at the door and arrested.
Canada Post to recognize groundbreaking jazz singer Eleanor Collins with new stamp
The event will pay tribute to Ms. Collins’ life and career as an artist, musician and mentor with testimonials from people she influenced, as well as some she worked and performed with. Ms. Collins will also make an address.
Indigenous Leaders Launch Groundbreaking Peace and Unity Summit
Indigenous Chiefs from across British Columbia are meeting this weekend, on Saturday January 15, in a groundbreaking event calling for the immediate cessation of publicly funded police violence against Wet’suwet’en and other land defenders.
NDP react to funding announcement for families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
“We would like to congratulate Caring Hearts Counselling, on receiving this funding allocation in support of their work with families coping with grief. This is a positive step.
VANCOUVER METROPOLITAN LIONS CLUB UNITE VIRTUALLY TO SUPPORT RICHMOND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club raised $35,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s ACT NOW Campaign for the Yurkovich Family Pavilion at Richmond Hospital. The funds were raised through a virtual concert connecting hearts internationally.
Pink Triangle Press names Jennifer McGuire Chief Content Officer
Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada’s leading LGBTQ2S+ media organization, announced today the appointment of Jennifer McGuire as Pink Triangle Press’ Chief Content Officer, effective January 4, 2022.
Statement from Mayor Doug McCallum on the 84th Avenue Extension Petition BC Supreme Court Decision
The City of Surrey will be immediately proceeding on building the 84th Ave extension after the B.C. Supreme Court decision today that the City of Surrey is well within its rights to proceed.
Canadians Still Need the Pandemic Supports That the Liberals Ended
As Omicron cases surge, the Liberal government is leaving Canadian workers and vulnerable seniors without support
BC Liberals Call for Supports for Businesses and Workers Impacted by New Health Orders
With new health orders announced for the province, the BC Liberals are calling on the NDP government to immediately provide circuit-breaker supports for impacted businesses to stay afloat.
DPD Seizes Drugs and Weapons From Problem Residence
A search warrant executed Dec. 9 at a problem residence in North Delta yielded weapons, drugs and suspected stolen ID. Police arrested five individuals, including one for obstruction.