11th Annual DFSIN BC Awards Night
The 11th Annual Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network (DFSIN) – BC Excellence Awards took place virtually on January 16th, 2021 to recognize the achievements of the team from the past year.
Community Happenings
Statement by the Prime Minister on Korean New Year
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Korean New Year, also known as Seollal.
Statement by the Prime Minister on Vietnamese New Year
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Vietnamese New Year, also known as Tết Nguyên Đán:
Statement by the Prime Minister on Chinese New Year
“Today, Chinese communities across Canada and around the world mark the beginning of Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Ox.
Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
“Children have the right to grow up in a safe environment, to access basic care, to pursue an education, and – above all – to be children. Taking them away from their families and putting them on the front lines of conflict robs them of these fundamental rights.
COWELL FOUNDATION DONATES $250,000 TO SUPPORT RICHMOND HOSPITAL
Left to right: Rand Cowell and Gary Cowell from the Cowell Foundation, Natalie Meixner (President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation).
Police arrest Delta man for trafficking to minors
Delta Police have arrested a man after acting on information that someone was trafficking drugs to minors, and purchasing liquor for minors.
UNRAVELING: NEW RESEARCH REVEALS VITAL SERVICES IN BC AT SERIOUS RISK
Non-profit organizations across BC continue to be at risk. Back in Spring 2020, the No Immunity report showed 15-19% of non-profits faced closure and 23% feel they may not last more than 6 months.
WOMEN’S VOICES IN THE MEDIA STILL OUTNUMBERED BY THOSE OF MEN – STUDY
New research from Simon Fraser University shows that women’s voices continue to be underrepresented in the media, despite having prominent female leaders across Canada and internationally. Researchers in SFU’s Discourse Processing Lab found that men outnumber women quoted in Canadian news media about three to one. The findings from the team’s Gender Gap Tracker study were published this week in the journal PLOS ONE.
Lest we forget a Legend
With a sense of utmost grief and sorrow, we announce the sudden passing away of Mr. Charan Pal Gill, Founder and Founding CEO of Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society, on February 2, 2021.
WORLD DUTY FREE RAISES OVER $8,000 FOR RICHMOND HOSPITAL’S NEW ACUTE CARE TOWER
February 3, 2021 From left to right: Elaine Xu: VP, Travel Trade & Promotion, Dufry North America and Tracy Wong: Regional VP, Operations, Dufry…
Cultchivating the Fringe winner, Mx, takes the digital stage this Black History Month!
The Cultch is thrilled to present Mx, an Off the Corner Productions show streamed live from The Cultch’s Historic Theatre, February 18-24, 2021. Welcome to The Nancy Show, where each night one lucky guest from the African Diaspora is granted a unique opportunity to reconnect to their ancestors.
Monthlong National Chowder Chowdown Festival Kicks off Today!
A delicious way to support Ocean Wise’s not-for-profit sustainable seafood program
Announcing the winners of this year’s LGBTQ2S+ January Marie Lapuz Youth Leadership Awards!
The award was created by Sher Vancouver to recognize young leaders who are advocates for the LGBTQ2S+ community. For these sixth annual awards, sponsored by DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society for the second year, there were applicants from across Canada and beyond. Thirty-year-old Nkambwe, a Black transgender woman originally from Uganda, impressed the awards jury to grab the $1,000 award.
YOUNGER’ OLDER ADULTS FEELING UNIQUE STRESSES OF PANDEMIC – SURVEY
A new national survey of more than 4,300 Canadians aged 55+ has found that ‘younger’ older adults – those between the ages of 55 and 64 – are experiencing more detrimental effects of the pandemic than those over 65.