SFU Diwali Gala 2023
The festival of Diwali is celebrated throughout the world and symbolizes victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
Community Happenings
New Credential Legislation Will Get More People Working In Chosen Fields Quicker
Internationally educated professionals, such as engineers, social workers, early childhood educators, paramedics, teachers and biologists, will be able to start working in B.C. quicker thanks to new legislation.
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
Fundraiser for the world’s largest Free Cancer Hospital on Oct 20th. The Shaukat Khanum M Cancer Hospital (#SKMCH) Fundraising Gala Dinner 2023 raised close to $225,000 on Friday evening in Surrey.
BC’s South Asian Women Join Forces to Elevate, Inspire & Empower the Next Generation
Be the Light Society (BTLS), a non-profit organization focused on inspiring, empowering and elevating the next generation of South Asian women and girls through education, leadership opportunities, and connection to community, is proud to announce our goal to donate twenty $2,500 scholarships to deserving and in-need girls in BC.
Sher Vancouver’s “Emergence: Out of the Shadows” Wins Best Feature Film Award at Inaugural Langley City Film Festival
Sher Vancouver is thrilled to announce that Vinay Giridhar’s remarkable debut feature documentary, “Emergence: Out of the Shadows,” has received the Best Feature Film Award (19+ category) at the inaugural Langley City Film Festival. The awards ceremony and screening took place at Lumiere Film Studios in Langley on Saturday, October 21, 2023, marking a poignant conclusion to a successful festival circuit.
$48,500 raised at 2nd annual Starry Night Benefit
A huge thank you for supporting the 2nd annual Starry Night Benefit on Sunday. The energy in the room was high, and it was wonderful to…
Surrey-Based Not-For-Profit, PICS Earned 3-Year Accreditation From CARF International
PICS Society achievement indicates organisation’s dedication & Commitment
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Society Welcomes New Board Chair, Suzanne Steenburgh, And Two New Board Directors
Vancouver, B.C. (October 3, 2023): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice held its Annual General Meeting, electing Board Director Suzanne Steenburgh as Board Chair, and two…
Vancouver-based Global Punjabi Book Prize Releases Finalists Vying For Awards Valued at $45,000
The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature has announced the 2023 finalists for its awards of $45,000 CAD, cumulatively. The Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 CAD annually to the best book of fiction published in either the Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi script, along with two finalist prizes of $10,000 CAD each.
October 10 Proclaimed As “Day of Inclusion”
In recognition and celebration of the 45th anniversary of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, the City of Surrey has issued a proclamation that October 10, 2023, be known as “Day of Inclusion.”
Drishti women’s day golf event and awards: Reflecting diversity and inclusion
The first annual Drishti Women’s Day Golf event, presented by Save-On-Foods, was held on July 6, 2023, at the Peace Portal Par 3 Golf…
Harvest Days Celebrates Autumn Splendor At Vandusen Botanical Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden warmly welcomes the return of Harvest Days, an affordable family-friendly event that celebrates the fall season. Starting October 7, throughout weekends in October, the VanDusen vegetable garden and maze area will be transformed with autumn décor, crafts and activities, delicious food vendors, and lively music performances suitable for all ages.
Vancouver Diamond Lions Club Gives $25,000 Towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign
Vivian Chung, President, Vancouver Diamond Lions Club (middle) along with their club members presented a cheque to Spencer Gall, Campaign Director, Richmond Hospital Foundation (1st from left) and Joanne Poon, Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Richmond Hospital Foundation (2nd from right).