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).
1. India as a Yoga Wellness Destination
2. Luxury Tourism
3. Indian Culture
4. Adventure Tourism in India
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon released the following statement today for Sikh Heritage Month
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.
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.
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.
As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, First West Credit Union and its local divisions Envision Financial, Valley First, Island Savings and Enderby & District Financial are responding with a $25,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
The truth runs deeper than the pride of writing a cheque, or the overall purpose of simply giving back. For the East to West Group, it’s personal.
A BC business hurts Hindu sentiments by associating Lord Ganesh’s image with profane language on its logo
Diversecity one of only service providers focused on BIPOC, immigrant clients
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.
Multi-year effort by Independent Operators prompts new opportunity to fix systemic problems collaboratively
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.
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.
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.