KPU appoints anti-racism lead as Vice-President, Equity and Inclusive Communities
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has appointed Dr. Asma Sayed as its Vice-President, Equity and Inclusive Communities.
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Minister and Parliamentary Secretary recognise International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in recognition…
Canada continues efforts to welcome French-speaking skilled newcomers
February 9, 2024—Ottawa—Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity, while also growing the economy and addressing labour shortages. That’s why Canada…
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the 50th Annual Spring Festival Parade in historic Chinatown
Road Closures for Chinatown and Downtown on Sunday, February 11
New Canadian Changes in 2024 for Taxes and Pensions — What to expect in 2024
By Max Singh As we start each new year, Canadians must be aware of any new tax and pension rules mandated by the federal…
B.C.’s coming debt boom will make COVID deficits look like small potatoes
During the depths of the pandemic and the associated recession, governments across Canada ran large deficits and racked up considerable debt, borrowing and spending on priorities including loan and grants to businesses, support for individuals and health-care infrastructure.
New Asbestos licensing and certification – What you need to know.
By Max Singh. On January 2, 2024, New rules to enhance safety for workers doing asbestos removal, transportation, and disposal came into effect. The…
Distribution Of Intimate Images Without Consent Can Lead To Significant Financial Consequences.
People who have had their intimate images or videos shared without consent have new supports to get them off the internet, stop their distribution, and seek monetary compensation.
Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024
International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international student system has been threatened.
Residential Break-Ins in North Delta
January 12th, 2024In the period spanning from November 15th, 2023, to January 10th, 2024, a North Delta residential community has experienced six residential break…
BCTF Assault On Student Testing Out-Of-Step With Most B.C. Parents
The BCTF, the union representing all public-school teachers in British Columbia, is pushing a fringe view, which is out-of-step with the overwhelming majority of parents—that is, it’s calling for an end to B.C.’s provincewide testing of elementary school students (the Foundation Skills Assessments of FSA) in grades four and seven.
The Okanagan “A Thing Of Beauty Is A Joy Forever.” -John Keats
Shane Styles, President of Epic Real Estate Solutions, Inc. in Kelowna, BC, discusses the vibrant real estate in the Okanagan Region. Shane is Okanagan-born…
Prof. Nemkumar Banthia Inducted As A University Killam Professor At UBC
Prof. Nemkumar Banthia was inducted as a University Killam Professor at UBC on Oct 24, 2023. Killam Professorship is the highest honor that UBC…
Global Economic Outlook For 2023 And 2024
The world’s global economic outlook is less rosy than expected for the rest of 2023 and 2024. Several issues, the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering supply chain issues, high inflation, continuing tensions with China and Russia, not to mention the war in Ukraine, are all factors.
Diwali – Festival Of Lights, Embracing A Spirit Of Togetherness And Celebration
Every year, more than a billion people around the world celebrate Diwali – festival of lights that symbolizes the spiritual triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.