Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society proudly announces the successful opening of its new office in Prince George, BC, located at Unit 203 – 715 Victoria Street. This significant expansion reflects PICS Society’s unwavering commitment to supporting skilled immigrants, seniors, international students, and other community members throughout Northern BC.
Interculturalism theme aims to celebrate diversity and nurture cross-cultural understanding through the arts
The PICS Surrey Mega Job Fair, held at the North Surrey Sports and Ice Complex, marked another successful chapter in its history, attracting a diverse crowd of job seekers and exhibitors. The event, organized by the Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society, saw participation from over 60 exhibitors and continued its tradition of fostering connections between potential employees and employers.
Following the remarkable success of its inaugural festival in 2024, the Sundar Prize Film Festival is set to return with an even more spectacular lineup in 2025. Last year’s festival saw overwhelming support with 58 sponsors, 24 published news articles, over 450 attendees, screenings of nine award-winning films, four insightful panel discussions, two vibrant networking receptions, and an engaging open mic session where filmmakers pitched their projects.
This August, IDA Canada, a national coalition of the International Downtown Association invites the public, the business community, and decision-makers to celebrate Downtown and Main Street Month.
Five years ago, the Vancouver Fo Guang Shan Temple in Richmond made a pledge to donate $50,000 to Richmond Hospital Foundation’s ACT NOW Campaign for the Yurkovich Family Pavilion, new acute care tower at Richmond Hospital. This past month, they completed their final donation of $10,000 – a generous gesture that will help launch a new era of health care in Richmond.
Inspiring the next generation through art and giving back, the Vancouver Artopia Youth Society held their seventh annual International Youth Arts Contest in Richmond on June 8th and raised $10,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign.
Estate come un Italiano! Kitchen Table Restaurants is welcoming g summer’s balmy rays with the third annual Summer Like An Italian campaign. Starting July 23, and running until September 21, the festivities are inspired by il dolce far niente, and beloved Italian traditions of fêting and feasting with loved ones.
Home + Away, a towering new sculpture commissioned by the City of Vancouver Public Art Program, is now open for all to enjoy at Empire Fields in Hastings Park.
Surrey, BC (July 15, 2024) – On Saturday, July 13, 2024, twenty-eight teams of paddle boarders gathered with local businesses for Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s…
For Richmond-based Nature’s Essence Health Products Incorporation, health is at the essence of both its business and its philanthropy. In alignment with this core value, the company has donated $34,000 to fund a new ultrasound system for Richmond Hospital.
Yearlong fundraising efforts by members of the Pacific Chinese Cultural Society have enabled a $30,000 donation towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign.
PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Society Services) is pleased to announce that the PICS Mega Job Fair Surrey 2024 is back on Thursday July 25, 2024 at the North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex (near the Scott Road Skytrain Station).
Reunion of IIT Alumni group was held on June 22 at a private home of one of the Alumni members that was enjoyed by 50+ members and their families.
Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada) raised funds during the temple’s Bathing the Buddha Ceremony and Charity Bazaar on May 12 and donated $43,000 towards Richmond Hospital Foundation for Richmond Hospital’s Birth Centre.