International Women’s Day Celebration
Shakti Society is a non-profit society committed to empowering women, families and children through community forums, Shakti Awards, annual wellness days and other activities.
Community Happenings
Police advised on indecent act in North Delta Community Park
On Thursday, March 11, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a woman walking in the 11300-block 84th Ave, near the parking lot of the North Delta Community Park observed a male touching himself inappropriately. The suspect is described as a South Asian male, between the ages of 20-30, tall, with a slim build, dark hair and facial hair. The man was wearing a blue hoodie, underneath a jean jacket vest at the time of the incident.
Gendered language changes reduce barriers
Approximately 600 instances of gendered language across 15 ministries’ regulations have been updated to reflect the diversity of the people served by the B.C. government.
Police advise leaving replica guns at home
Two recent calls to Delta Police highlight the risks of walking in public or driving with replica guns.
DIVERSEcity makes donation to Nisa Helpline for International Women’s Day; PCRS matches it!
Today, on International Women’s Day (March 8), DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is proud to announce it has continued its annual tradition of making a donation to a women’s empowerment organization.
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC Announces Marco Pasqua as Provincial Spokesperson
The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC)announced today the appointment of Marco Pasqua, who is an award-winning entrepreneur, accessibility consultant, inspirational speaker, and supporter of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC – as the organization’s Provincial Spokesperson.
Healing Through Ancient Teachings
This holistic program includes beginners yoga and guide meditations grounded in ancient teachers.
Women Leaders in a Post COVID World
An International Women’s Day Event
Raj Singh Toor thanking City of New Westminster for recognizing the Komagata Maru passengers and passing the Motion unanimously the naming the Q to Q Ferry docks in Queensborough and downtown in commemoration of the Komagata Maru.
“I would like to say thank you to the City of New Westminster, Respected Mayor and Councillors for recognizing the Komagata Maru passengers and passed the Motion unanimously the naming the Q to Q Ferry docks in Queensborough and downtown in commemoration of the Komagata Maru.
Failing grant program weighed down by millions in administrative costs
While B.C. businesses continue to hang on by a thread through the COVID-19 pandemic, the NDP government has shoveled almost as much money into administrative costs for its failed grant program as it has actually doled out to struggling businesses.
Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Preventing Gang Violence in Surrey
Canadians are concerned about rising firearm-related violence. Provinces and territories – as well as some large urban centres and First Nations communities – have identified firearm-related violence as a significant public safety issue in Canada.
INNOVATIONS AND TRENDS AT THE VIRTUAL VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Eco-friendly watercraft, powerful outboards, autonomous sailboats and more
Fraser Health issues notice of breach of lease to Delta Hospice Society
On February 25, in accordance with the lease between Fraser Health and the Delta Hospice Society, we issued a notice of breach of lease to the Society, as the Society is no longer using the Irene Thomas Hospice site, the Harold and Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care site and surrounding lands for publicly funded health care services.
BOATING LIFESTYLE RIDING A WAVE OF INTEREST AMONG NEW & YOUNGER CONSUMERS
Attending the show is FREE! Registration is made possible by Yamaha Canada and is open now for the 2021 Virtual Vancouver Boat Show, on now until February 27. Sign-up at VancouverBoatShow.ca
Wage Equity Coalition Receives Support from BC Liberals
For the last 2 years, Equal Work Equal Pay B.C. has advocated for wage equity in the province’s female dominated community social services sector.