DR. JEFF ZABUDSKY, BCIT: TRAINING TODAY’S WORKFORCE FOR JOBS OF TOMORROW
By Surbhi Gogia Mark Carney recently stated that Canada is “well-positioned” to capitalize on India’s growing energy demand. BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology)…
Profiles
SURREY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION’S CELEBRATION OF CARE GALA 2026 – AMAN AND KAMAL’S JOURNEY
At Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s Celebration of Care Gala 2026, Aman and Kamal stood before a full room to share their story “I was cleaning…
Dr. Abraham Albert “Al” Yuzpe, a true pioneer will always be remembered
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Abraham Albert “Al” Yuzpe, a true pioneer in reproductive medicine, a past President of CFAS (1983), and a recipient of both the CFAS Award of Excellence in Reproductive Medicine and the CFAS Lifetime Achievement Award (2022).
DR. BALDEV SANGHERA: COMPASSION, LEADERSHIP & LEGACY
BY J.M. Lee Dr. Baldev Sanghera steps forward as the recently elected President-Elect of Doctors of BC, with a reputation built on integrity, service,…
ALY KARMALI – DRIVEN BY PAYING IT FORWARD
By Davinder Bir-Bhatti Aly Karmali just stepped out of a meeting with a group of young lawyers. No agenda. No fee. No transactions. Only…
SANDY ENNIS – TREADING THE PATH OF STRONG FOUNDATION & SERVICE
Sandy Ennis embodies modern elegance—her success reflects her generosity, integrity, and sense of style. A community advocate and philanthropist, she exemplifies achievement with purpose. Whether guiding clients, supporting community causes, or setting the tone in any room, she leads with intention, grace, and heart.
NAV GREWAL: OFFERING COMPLIANCE WITH COMPASSION
From LEGO creations to leading a very successful home warranty provider, Nav Grewal’s story shows that success isn’t built overnight—it’s built brick by brick, relationship by relationship, with trust as the strongest foundation.
CHRISTIE BUONO: LEADING WITH HEART, FUELED BY HOPE
When Christie Buono stepped into her role as Chapter Director at Make-A-Wish Canada for BC & Yukon, she wasn’t just taking on a job; she was answering a calling.
FROM SHORELINE TO BOARD ROOM: KULDIP SIDHU
You would not expect to see a man in a suit cleaning a beach. Yet for Kuldip Singh Sidhu, Regional Manager of Khalsa Credit Union, community service and professional duty are inextricably linked.
DR. JASON CHAN: SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEUROLOGIST RECEIVES MICHAEL SMITH AWARD FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH
Dr. Jason Chan, neurologist has received the 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator Award for his research into Parkinson’s disease.
KULJIT MINHAS: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST & CLINICAL MANAGER
BY J.M. LEE Healthy Meals Nourishing Patients & Strengthening Communities Kuljit Minhas, an Abbotsford resident and farmer, also works as a respiratory therapist and…
THE UNBREAKABLE SPIN: THE EXTRAORDINARY RISE OF SANDEEP SINGH KAILA
BY J.M. LEE When Sandeep Singh Kaila first picked up a volleyball in the small village of Badduwal, Punjab, in 2004, he had no…
SURINDERPAL S. RATHOR: BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE
BY J.M. LEE For nearly 50 years, Surinderpal S. Rathor has dedicated extraordinary volunteer service—over 200,000 hours—to the Williams Lake community and nearby areas….
FROM SCREEN TO SOCIETY: YOUTH USING FILM TO ENABLE CHANGE
BY J.M.LEE For many young people, film often means a night at the movies or sharing a funny video online. But for Grade 12…
JORDAN PERKINS: FROM DOLLAR-STORE PAINTS TO HEARTFELT CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
BY J.M. LEE Who knew a trip to the dollar store could change a life? For Jordan Perkins, it all began in 2015, at…