Tackling relationship violence during COVID -19
To help combat the relationship violence pandemic, especially during the COVID -19 pandemic, Kwantlen Polytechnic University instructor Dr. Balbir Gurm and her team have launched an e-book.
Community Happenings
World Round-Up Online Showdown Skateboarding Competition To Take Place This July
The World Round-Up is a world class freestyle skateboard contest, held every year at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. Due to COVID-19, we decided to transform the contest into an online contest – the first of its kind!
National Police Federation Continues to Demand Consultation, Clarity, and Costing on Proposed Surrey Police Transition
The National Police Federation (NPF) committed to continuing its efforts to expose the lack of consultation, clarity and costing when it comes to the proposed Surrey police transition at a media roundtable on Monday, July 13 in Surrey.
Youth Expressions! A new kind of youth program helps vulnerable, diverse youth build their confidence, connections and mental wellbeing with creative expression.
Newcomer youth are a growing demographic in BC, but they face unique challenges as they settle into Canada, from language barriers, to trauma, to lack of community connections. In this time of COVID-19, these obstacles are amplified, and young newcomers are facing additional stress and isolation, impacting their mental wellbeing.
Shoppers Drug Mart “Growing Women’s Health” campaign raises $12,000 for Richmond Hospital Foundation
Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Growing Women’s Health” fundraising campaign took place October 5, 2019 – November 1, 2019, raising $12,000 in support of women’s health at Richmond Hospital.
Why Haida Matriarchs Are Rising Up To Protect Their Lands From COVID-19
“A nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground. Then its finished; no matter how brave its warriors or how strong their weapons.”
Metro Vancouver residents asked to donate blood in honour of Canada Day
Canadian Blood Services is calling on new and returning blood donors in Metro Vancouver to help patients by booking an appointment to donate before or immediately following the Canada Day holiday. The need for blood is rising fast as hospitals resume procedures that were put on hold due to COVID-19.
Original signed copy by Respected Mayor Kennedy Stewart Proclaim May 23, 2020 as a Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in the City of Vancouver
“I would like to say thank you to the Respected Mayor Kennedy Stewart and Respected City Councillor’s of Vancouver for recognizing the Komagata Maru passengers and proclaim the May 23 2020 as a Komagata Maru Remembrance Day in City of Vancouver behalf a request from the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society. Which was written by me.I am glad to be a part of making this happen.”
Komagata Maru apology and Komagata Maru proclamation Motion got approved today unanimously by the City of Vancouver
The City of Vancouver declare, by proclamation, that May 23rd shall be known as “Komagata Maru Remembrance Day” in Vancouver.
Nuu-chah-nulth Statement on access to the Ḥahuułi
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council met with our Board of Directors on June 9th, 2020 regarding access to Nuu-chah-nulth Ḥahuułi (territories).
Moving Forward providing low barrier conselling services to residents of metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley
This month, every dollar donated to MFFS via CanadaHelps.org from June 1st to 30th could help us win this year’s $20,000 grand prize.
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) honored to accept in-kind donations in the amount of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada.
On May 26, 2020, Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) was honored to accept in-kind donations in the amount of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada.
Canadian seniors to receive special payment in early July
Physical distancing is weighing heavily on those who are separated from their families, and rely on help to get groceries and other essential items. We need to support seniors and to be there for them, as they have been for us.
Surrey New Democrat MLAs welcome funding for updated Surrey poverty reduction plan
New Democrat MLAs in Surrey are welcoming provincial funding that will help the City of Surrey provide supports for vulnerable and low-income people in their community.
Sher Vancouver stands in solidarity with black people and calls for action to counter police racism and brutality from bad cops
The Sher Vancouver Board of Directors has released this official statement to show our support for black people and other at-risk and vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+ people, who are victims of police racism and brutality from bad cops.