Profiles

Chief Dubord Talks About Crime and Safety in Delta

Chief Neil Dubord joined the Delta Police Department on June 29, 2015, after three years as Chief of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police. Before…

Kids Play Foundation Volunteers Initiate Awareness On Mental Health

An interview with Harleen Toor and Haleena Parmar HARLEEN: I was born and raised in Surrey and had a fantastic childhood. My parents and…

Pippa Hawley: Changing How We View Living With the Possibility of Dying

While we give considerable care and attention to specific milestones in life, such as one’s birth, we tend to view another part of life—our own or a loved one’s inevitable death—with considerable trepidation and fear. Dr. Philippa (Pippa) Hawley hopes to change how we look at living well with the possibility of dying, a field of medical and social-emotional support known as palliative care.

Jamie Banfield Design: Accessible and Approachable Design

Jamie Banfield Design’s motto is “We believe design should be accessible and approachable,” and their team specializes in creating stylish, well-executed rooms for all areas of the home. Their trusted relationships with builders, contractors, trades, and suppliers ensure each project is seamlessly executed from beginning to end.

Sav Dhaliwal: The New Head of Board of Directors for Metro Vancouver

Sav Dhaliwal was first elected to Burnaby Council in November 2002 and is currently serving his sixth consecutive term as a councillor.

Mayor Mark Hurley’s Vision For Burnaby

Mike Hurley’s decision to run for Mayor of Burnaby in the recent municipal elections came after considerable deliberation.

Humaira Ahmed: Creating Connections for Like-Minded Women

Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, Humaira lived there until the age of 20. “Growing up, there were certain expectations of what I could do and couldn’t do, as a woman,” Humaira laments.

DJ Goddess On The Rise

She started 2019 with a bang, dropping Purje alongside Mankirt Aulakh on Jan 1st which garnered 10 Million views in only 48 hours and she reached a massive milestone of 200K subscribers on her personal Youtube channel DJGODDESSTV.

SHALINA KAJANI – FEMALE MARKETING GURU

Shalina Kajani Daly is a Kenyan born South Asian Canadian who immigrated to Canada with her family when she was in her teens. She…

ANITA BATHE – HER JOURNEY FROM TEEN REPORTER TO EVENING NEWS ANCHOR -BY GARY THANDI

By the time this edition of DRISTHI reaches you, Anita Bathe will have recently started her new position as co-host and front-line investigative reporter…

ROSY ATWAL: Founder of Canada’s First Organic Pharmaceutical Company

Born and bred in Surrey, Rosy Atwal always saw herself in a flourishing career in marketing. Passionate about helping brands tell their stories, Rosy…

Neera Agnihotri’s Vision is For a Safer, Accessible, Affordable and Thriving Surrey

My vision is for a safer, accessible, affordable and thriving Surrey. I envision a transparent and inclusive consultation process at Surrey City Hall. I will work to be a continuous voice for the residents of Surrey.