Park Board Launches Annual Call Out For Artists In Communities Program
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation wants to hear from artists and cultural practitioners looking to build creative legacies in Vancouver’s local communities.
Community Happenings
5th Annual ‘A Taste of Reach’ Fundraiser Benefits North Delta Rec Centre Playground
Since 2017, A Taste of Reach Fundraiser has raised over $200,000 for children with extra needs at Reach Child and Youth Development Society (REACH). This year, Tasty Indian Bistro will again host the popular fundraiser at its North Delta restaurant from 6-9:30 pm on Oct.12.
BC Culture Days Unveils Vibrant 14th Annual Celebration Showcasing Accessible Arts And Community-Centered Cultural Events
The creative, countrywide expression of arts, culture, and heritage returns for three weeks this fall, offering FREE and Pay-What-You-May activities in rural and urban communities across the province.
Vancouver Amateur Golf League Raises $22,000 For Richmond Hospital Foundation
In celebration of their 6th season, the Vancouver Amateur Golf League hosted an award and fundraiser dinner this past Canada Day and raised $22,000 towards health care in Richmond.
VanDusen Botanical Garden Harmonizes Nature And Art With Clementine At The Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden is pleased to announce Clementine at the Garden, a family-friendly concert presented by Chorus & Clouds. This all-ages concert will bring families together through nature and art on Saturday, September 9 from 10 am to 12 pm.
PICS – Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
PICS Society is organizing a Car Rally and Walk on June 26th, 2023 to bring awarenessto the rising incidents of gang violence and drug abuse throughout the lower mainland.
Mayor Brenda Locke Proclaims July 8, 2023, as Sher Vancouver Day in the City of Surrey
Surrey, British Columbia – Sher Vancouver, a registered charity for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies, is thrilled to announce that Her Worship Mayor Brenda Locke has officially proclaimed July 8, 2023, as Sher Vancouver Day in the City of Surrey.
Meet Some Thriving Freshslice Franchise Partners
Haoyang Zhang is a 28 year old Freshslice Franchisee who started his business as a young entrepreneur a few years ago. Today he is a successful franchisee and is very glad that he chose the Freshslice brand to start a business.
Javed Akhtar, Meiyang Chang And Jahnvi Shrimankar To Perform Live In Vancouver
Bollywood maestro Javed Akhtar has melted millions of hearts with his legendary song lyrics for decades. If you’re a fan of his songs, you don’t want to miss the chance to watch him perform live.
The First Ever Sikh Langar Was Held At The University Of Oxford And At Rhodes House
On May 22, 2023, Oxford students made history in bringing together the first ever Sikh Langar to be held on Oxford University’s campus.
Chinese Canadian Museum Receives $5.18 Million From Government Of Canada
The Chinese Canadian Museum has received $5,179,000 from the Government of Canada in support of its building and space renewal at its new permanent location. The museum, located at the historic Wing Sang Building in Vancouver’s Chinatown, is preparing to open its doors to the public on July 1st.
Western Family and Western Canadians Come Together To Share It Forward For Local Food Banks
(Langley, B.C. – May 19, 2023) For the sixth year in a row, Western Family is teaming up with Save-On-Foods, Urban Fare and PriceSmart Foods to Share It Forward and are asking Western Canadians to join them in supporting those who are most vulnerable in our communities.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society KPMG Report Findings
Today the results of the KPMG review of the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) are released to the public. No evidence has been found supporting any of the allegations about PICS and its CEO by the immediate former Chair of Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS), Mr. Dave Hans, based on the procedures performed by independent third-party forensic services provider KPMG.
Fatimah Asghar Wins $150,000 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for Debut Novel When We Were Sisters
Nashville, TN — The richest literary prize in the world for women and non-binary writers, The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, has named Fatimah Asghar as its first-ever…
Canuck Place mom teams up with Canuck Place child to run and roll in the BMO Vancouver Marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is less than 1 week away.