Drishti Awards 2020 Winners
IC-IMPACTS is one of the most successful Canada-India Advanced Research Centers hosted at the University of British Columbia. With over 300 participating universities, institutes,…
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6th Annual DRISHTI AWARDS 2020 Virtual Gala
Drishti Media Group held its 6th Drishti Awards on November 1st in a virtual format to ensure its community remained secure and healthy as the country continued to deal with the Covid-19 Pandemic. The event was live-streamed on YouTube, attended by more than 600 persons.
What if Childhood Illness Didn’t Exist?
IT’S REMARKABLE TO THINK ABOUT HOW FAR WE’VE COME IN THE QUEST TO CONQUER CHILDHOOD ILLNESSES. BUT DESPITE ALL THE PROGRESS THAT HAS BEEN MADE AT BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, THE TRUTH IS THAT WE’VE BARELY SCRATCHED THE SURFACE.
IC-IMPACTS CEO, Prof. Nemy Banthia to receive Distinguished Alumni Award for Teaching and Research
Prof. Nemkumar Banthia has been selected to receive Distinguished Alumni award for teaching and research. Nemy is Canada Research Chair and Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia.
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.
BM Group Acquires Vancouver Ready Mix and Fraserway Prekast
BM Group of Companies (BM Group) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vancouver Ready Mix and Fraserway Prekast, further supporting its growing portfolio of construction, project management, material supply, and land development companies.
Raj Singh Toor Vice-President and Spokesperson for the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society thanks the BC Government and the City of Port Coquitlam for proclaiming May 23rd as Komagata Maru Day
The proclamation on May 23rd commemorating Komagata Maru Day in British Columbia will help educate the community and remind us of how unique British Columbia’s diverse makeup is.
Update from media availability – Missing man Jarnail SANGHERA
Mr. Jarnail SANGHERA, 88 years old left his family residence near Nordel Way and 116th Ave in North Delta on May 15, 2020.
He was last seen on video surveillance at 1130 am walking eastbound 11800 Block 88 Ave in Delta.
Prime Minister announces opening of program to protect jobs and help businesses
Canadians are focused on keeping their jobs and paying their bills, as they continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19. That’s why the Government of Canada has put jobs and workers first, in our approach to support businesses during this challenging time.
Komagata Maru Remembrance Day, May 23
Komagata Maru Remembrance Day on May 23, 2020
Statement by the Prime Minister on Earth Day
“Today, we join the international community to observe Earth Day. “As Canadians, we are fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of nature. With this privilege comes a shared responsibility to safeguard our environment and the natural treasures we have inherited.