$48,500 raised at 2nd annual Starry Night Benefit
A huge thank you for supporting the 2nd annual Starry Night Benefit on Sunday. The energy in the room was high, and it was wonderful to…
Community Happenings
Surrey-Based Not-For-Profit, PICS Earned 3-Year Accreditation From CARF International
PICS Society achievement indicates organisation’s dedication & Commitment
Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Society Welcomes New Board Chair, Suzanne Steenburgh, And Two New Board Directors
Vancouver, B.C. (October 3, 2023): Canuck Place Children’s Hospice held its Annual General Meeting, electing Board Director Suzanne Steenburgh as Board Chair, and two…
Vancouver-based Global Punjabi Book Prize Releases Finalists Vying For Awards Valued at $45,000
The Dhahan Prize for Punjabi Literature has announced the 2023 finalists for its awards of $45,000 CAD, cumulatively. The Prize promotes Punjabi literature on a global scale by awarding $25,000 CAD annually to the best book of fiction published in either the Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi script, along with two finalist prizes of $10,000 CAD each.
October 10 Proclaimed As “Day of Inclusion”
In recognition and celebration of the 45th anniversary of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, the City of Surrey has issued a proclamation that October 10, 2023, be known as “Day of Inclusion.”
Drishti women’s day golf event and awards: Reflecting diversity and inclusion
The first annual Drishti Women’s Day Golf event, presented by Save-On-Foods, was held on July 6, 2023, at the Peace Portal Par 3 Golf…
Harvest Days Celebrates Autumn Splendor At Vandusen Botanical Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden warmly welcomes the return of Harvest Days, an affordable family-friendly event that celebrates the fall season. Starting October 7, throughout weekends in October, the VanDusen vegetable garden and maze area will be transformed with autumn décor, crafts and activities, delicious food vendors, and lively music performances suitable for all ages.
Vancouver Diamond Lions Club Gives $25,000 Towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Medical Imaging Centre Campaign
Vivian Chung, President, Vancouver Diamond Lions Club (middle) along with their club members presented a cheque to Spencer Gall, Campaign Director, Richmond Hospital Foundation (1st from left) and Joanne Poon, Senior Manager of Philanthropy, Richmond Hospital Foundation (2nd from right).
Annual General Meeting Of PICS Society Marks New Leadership And Commitment To Progress
PICS Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society, a distinguished surrey-based non-profit organization dedicated to community welfare, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, ushering in a new era of leadership and renewed commitment to its mission.
SAANJH -E- MEHZABIN –An Evening Of Sublime Music With Geet, Ghazal, Thumri And Semi- Classical Songs With Young Prodigies
KVP Heritage Society cordially invites all Indian Classical Music fans to SAANJH-E-MEHZABIN, an evening of sublime music with Geet, Ghazal, Thumri and Semi-Classical Film songs with 17 year old ‘singing prodigies’SAANJH JAURA and MEERA MEHZABIN, on Sunday, September 17th @ 6 PM at the CENTRE STAGE @ SURREY CITY HALL, Surrey.
Traffic impacts for upcoming events in Stanley Park
In September Stanley Park will play host to a series of large-scale events that will result in traffic impacts throughout the park. Congestion is expected, particularly at exits and entrances to the park.
Community-Minded Business Owner, Dan On, And Family Gives $10 Million Gift To Improve Health Care In Richmond
From left to right: Dr. Barinder Brar, Emergency Department Co-Department Head and Physician, Richmond Hospital; Dr. Tracy Chandler, Radiologist, Richmond Hospital; Dan On Junior; Dan On; Victoria On; Dr. Penny Ballem, Board Chair, Vancouver Coastal Health; Natalie Meixner, President & CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation.
Park Board Launches Annual Call Out For Artists In Communities Program
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation wants to hear from artists and cultural practitioners looking to build creative legacies in Vancouver’s local communities.