Glenys started a part-time data entry position with Overwaitea Food Group on June 9, 1992. From there, she progressed through various positions over the years including pricing coordinator – price check coordinator – a merchandiser under one of her mentors and friends Jason Clegg.
In an era of economic uncertainty, where companies are cutting costs and laying off workers, the story of Richmond Plywood Corporation Limited (Richply), a locally owned & operated co-operative by mostly Punjabis, is creating a positive tale of employment generation, perseverance, self-reliance, and adaptability.
BY J.M. LEE Sarb is a small-town girl born in 100 Mile House and raised in Vancouver. Her parents came to Canada in the…
BY J.M. LEE Sonia began her career at 15, handing out balloons at the annual sales event. Her parents used to work at The…
BY J.M. LEE When her parents emigrated from India to Canada, Jas was the third youngest of four children in a working-class family. Born…
BY J.M. LEE Christine came to Canada from Taiwan as a child, curious and excited about what lay ahead. Her parents immigrated so she…
BY J.M. LEE Elizabeth Lesztak’s journey has been driven by a passion for discovering the integrative approach to health and wellness, believing it serves…
Angela, 19, is a rising star in golf, carving out a name for herself through perseverance, skill, and passion. She has successfully balanced Division I collegiate golf with her academic pursuits at the University of Arizona.
From early on in her career, Zara recognized that as a woman in media, film, and television, she couldn’t wait for opportunities to come her way; thus, she had to create them herself.
Justin Bhandal never expected to write a children’s book during medical school. But Changing Our Soch: Tara’s Story isn’t just a book; it’s part of his healing, a tribute to his mother, and a call to shift how South Asian families talk about mental illness.
Maria’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of eight, when she assisted her mother in managing her small furniture store. “I wasn’t just dusting shelves; I observed how she attended to her clients like family: masterfully and with unmatched zeal,” Maria recounts.
An entrepreneur with a passion for innovation is being recognized with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).
BY J.M. LEE Fifteen years ago, 16-year-old Alex Mitchell stood at the podium during the COP 15 United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark….
Former Broadcast Journalist, Now Communications Advisor BY J.M. LEE Robin spent nearly three decades as a television journalist in Canada, working for all the…
As an Indigenous woman, Jessica was born into a legacy of strength, love, and resilience. “I am a mother, daughter, wife, sister, and aunt. My identity is deeply rooted in family and community. These relationships have shaped who I am today and continue to inspire my work every day.”