Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.
Community Happenings
Community Highlighted as Vancouver Mural Festival Comes to Punjabi Market
An iconic part of Vancouver—the Punjabi Market in South Vancouver—has served as a cultural hub for decades. This week, Punjabi Market has begun transforming with vibrant murals that honour the community through the work of local BIPOC artists in partnership with Vancouver Mural Festival.
Police Searching for Missing Teen
Delta Police are searching for 16-year-old Jenna Zarantonello, missing from North Delta. She may have travelled to Vancouver.
Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Ltd. Generously Donates $50,000 To Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Surgical Restart Campaign
From left to right: Candace Hernandez, Vice President, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Eric Gaunder, President and
Founder, Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Limited; Kamal Gaunder; and Natalie Meixner, President and CEO,
Richmond Hospital Foundation.
The Consulate General of India, Vancouver requests all members of Indian diaspora living in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon & North West Territories to sing the National Anthem as India celebrates the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Indian Diaspora members can upload their own video singing the national anthem on the web portal. Please follow the steps below for singing and uploading your video.
RACISM can have no place in society.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society strongly condemns the racially motivated verbal and physical abuse of South-Asian seniors and children on July 28 in Surrey’s Aspen Park.
Five Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations’ Fishers Remain ‘Tied to Our Docks’ Despite The Court Affirming Our Right to Fish Almost A Dozen Years Ago
The Five Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, Ehattesaht/Chinehkint, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht will no longer stand by, as our fishers remain tied to our docks, while non-Indigenous users benefit from the resources of our traditional territories.
Delta Police arrest prolific prowler
Delta Police arrested a man in the 7000 block of Nicholson Road just after 3 pm on August 3 in connection with a series of overnight residential break and enters, thefts from auto, and trespassing in North Delta last month.
The SACH Community Hub: Uniting and Serving Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare many of the ongoing social and systemic challenges we face as a society.
Bodhi Meditation Creates a Profound Impact With $400,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation
From left to right: Dr. Alexandros Alexiadis, Co-Senior Medical Director, Community Services, Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond; Christine Yang, Grandmaster Assistant; Mayor Malcolm Brodie, City of Richmond; Grandmaster JinBodhi; Desilva Ying, Grandmaster assistant; Candace Hernandez, Vice President, Richmond Hospital Foundation
TD Bank Group Presents $10,000 Donation for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Campaign
From left to right: Natalie Meixner, President and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation; Shirley Chan, Branch Manager of Richmond Brighouse, TD; Angus Ing, Personal Banking Associate at Richmond Brighouse; Curtis Leung, Financial Advisor at Richmond Brighouse; Tony Mauro, District Vice President, Richmond, South Vancouver, and South Delta, TD; and Candace Hernandez, Vice President of Richmond Hospital Foundation.
AGO Pays Tribute to Toronto-Born Artist and Art World Phenom Matthew Wong with Solo Exhibition
Exhibition marks first museum show for artist; features his acclaimed Blue series
BODHI MEDITATION CREATES A PROFOUND IMPACT WITH $400,000 TO RICHMOND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
From left to right: Dr. Alexandros Alexiadis, Co-Senior Medical Director, Community Services, Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond; Christine Yang, Grandmaster Assistant; Mayor Malcolm Brodie, City of Richmond; Grandmaster JinBodhi; Desilva Ying, Grandmaster assistant; Candace Hernandez, Vice President, Richmond Hospital Foundation
Td Bank Group Presents $10,000 Donation for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Campaign
From left to right: Natalie Meixner, President and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation; Shirley Chan, Branch Manager of Richmond Brighouse, TD; Angus Ing, Personal Banking Associate at Richmond Brighouse; Curtis Leung, Financial Advisor at Richmond Brighouse; Tony Mauro, District Vice President, Richmond, South Vancouver, and South Delta, TD; and Candace Hernandez, Vice President of Richmond Hospital Foundation.
Announcing the 6th Annual MONSOON FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS August 1 – 31, 2021
Digital festival features performances, workshops, panels and more throughout August in celebration of South Asian arts and artists. Plus: visit murals live in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market!