New hands-on Power Girls program empowers racialized girls to embrace STEM
The joint program from DIVERSEcity and SFU will build connection and space for migrant girls aged 9–12 in the STEM sector.
Community Happenings
NORTH SURREY TO RECEIVE NEW FAMILY & PRIMARY CARE COMMUNITY HEALTH HUB
Facility to include Low-Cost Dentistry Services and on-site Pharmacy to bring expanded care scope to new Canadians as well as area residents
12th Annual A Night of Miracles
For the past 12 years, the South Asian community has gathered together at A Night of Miracles for a festive evening of glamour, entertainment and fine dining—all in support of BC Children’s Hospital. To date, generous guests at this event have raised more than $6 million to advance care at the only hospital in the province devoted exclusively to kids.
Brian Jessel BMW hosted the German 30th Unity Day reception at their BMW facility
As West Canada’s only certified diplomatic sales ambassador, Brian Jessel BMW hosted the German 30th Unity Day reception at their BMW facility to showcase the services of their Special Corporate and Diplomatic Sales Division, as part of their continuous effort to better support and promote their client’s needs.
BCBIN and GIV Society Food Drive
The BCIBN team together with GIV Society gathered on September 26th, 2020 to prepare meals for the underprivileged. A few hundred meals were prepared and then donated to the three different shelters in the Lower Mainland.
The Tim Horton’s annual Smile Cookie Campaign raised over $163,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
The Tim Horton’s annual Smile Cookie Campaign raised over $163,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation this year. The Smile Cookie campaign runs once a year, this year between September 16-22, 2020.
ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION OFFERS GREAT DEALS IN SUPPORT OF LANGLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched a new virtual event Dorothy’s Shopping Basket in hopes of inspiring donations and charitable support.
This two-week online fundraising campaign features a community raffle and an online auction.
Storyboard unveiled at R.A. Nicholson Park
“This storyboard is an important reflection on a significant moment in Canadian history,” said Mayor Doug McCallum. “Surrey is a diverse City, and we embrace people from all over the world. This permanent storyboard reinforces that we will learn from, and not forget the injustices of the past. Racism has no place in our City.”
Engineers and Geoscientists BC Celebrates 2020 Award Winners
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is pleased to recognize outstanding engineering and geoscience professionals through our annual awards program, which includes our 2020 President’s Awards, Sustainability Award, Mentor of the Year Award, and Editorial Award.
ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION OFFERS GREAT DEALS IN SUPPORT OF LANGLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched a new virtual event Dorothy’s Shopping Basket in hopes of inspiring donations and charitable support.
2020 Gandhi Jayanti and Gandhi @150 Virtual celebrations
We are fortunate to participate in a panel session on relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings in in today’s Society. Panelists were Arvind Thakur, Nemy…
DOWNTOWN SURREY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INTRODUCES STUDENT-LED INITIATIVE TO HELP PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES ONLINE
A new Click on Surrey program has been developed and launched by the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) to help the downtown core’s diverse small business community transition to an online business model.
A New Beginning – Kids and families at the new Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital will now receive care in a place designed just for them.
Sunny Hill Health Centre is the only pediatric developmental care and rehabilitation centre of its kind in BC. Patients here may be recovering from life-altering events like traumatic injuries or strokes, or receive assessments or care for developmental conditions like cerebral palsy. These children often show resilience beyond their years.
SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (B.C.) LAUNCHES SURVEY AND NEW EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH ECONOMIC RECOVERY
The South Asian Business Association (SABA) unanimously selected a new executive committee that is focused on ensuring businesses owned by South Asian entrepreneurs are supported through this difficult economic period as a result of COVID-19.
Museum of Surrey receives Not-For-Profit Business of the Year Clovie Award
Surrey’s municipal museum received accolades Wednesday night at The Clovie’s, Cloverdale’s Business Excellence Awards. The Clovie for Not-For-Profit Business of the Year was gratefully accepted by Museum Manager, Lynn Saffery.