Barj Dhahan: Strengthening the Bonds Between Two Great Nations – By Gary Thandi
Barj was born in India, and moved to Canada at the age of 10, settling initially in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. “Starting in…
Profiles
Anu Chouhan and her Anumation: An Artist’s Journey – By Gary Thandi
Anu Chouhan was born and raised in Surrey and moved to Burnaby as a teenager. Since her childhood, she has loved to draw. “I…
Q & A with Isha and Dixit
Q Tell us about your wedding Dixit: If I end by saying, “my wedding was great,” that would be such an understatement. In my…
South Asian Actress and Filmmaker Whose Original Series, the 410 Is Set to Make Its 3-Part Premiere on CBC Gem This May 2019
Supinder Wraich was born in Chandigarh, India and raised in Toronto, Canada. Supinder found her passion for performing at the young age of five when she would happily put on a skit for her friends and family.
Ricky Kej’s ‘My Earth Songs’ Nominated for the United Nations ‘SDG Action Awards’
April 19, Bangalore: Grammy® Award Winning Indian Musician and noted Environmentalist Ricky Kej has been Nominated in the TOP 3 for the highest award on Sustainability – The United Nations ‘SDG ACTION AWARDS’
Robin Dhir and Michelle Collens: Uniting Communities Through Sports
By Gary Thandi Robin Dhir was born and raised in Vancouver. His parents settled from Punjab in 1969. “I am so thankful that they…
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…