Dr. Shahana Alibhai is family physician, a keynote speaker, a National Accreditor for the College of Canadian Family Physicians, and has served as a mentor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine Residency Training Program. She has been guiding patients through illness, worry, and uncertainty for many years. In the consulting room, she offers steady hands to care for her patients.

Meet Vancouver Police Sergeant Terry Parmar, who discovered his calling to serve the people of Vancouver while working and volunteering at a community recreation centre. From a single conversation, he was drawn into the world of the Vancouver Police Department-a path that allowed him to make an impact on a far greater scale. Today, he encourages community members to see policing not merely as a job, but as a meaningful and rewarding career.

Sanjay Mehra, Clinical Director & Consultant Transplant Surgeon at the Department of Transplant Surgery, Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust, UK, was born in Amritsar, Punjab, India and was raised in an education-focused family that encouraged him to pursue a professional career. Parental guidance and motivation from his elder brother, Dr. Rajan Mehra helped him choose a medical path.

Ashish Arora’s story begins in Delhi, India, where he spent his early years before immigrating to Canada in Grade 9. The transition was challenging —new culture, new language, and unfamiliar surroundings. But a compassionate school counsellor helped ease the shift, offering encouragement and a sense of belonging.

Ronit Jassal is a second-generation entrepreneur who proudly carries forward the legacy of Jassal Signs, a business well-recognized in the South Asian community, particularly among small business owners. What sets Ronit apart is not merely that he inherited the family business—it is the bold and enterprising spirit with which he has taken it to new heights at a remarkably young age.

BY J.M. LEE As Senior Vice President at TELUS, Juggy Sihota holds one of the most strategically influential roles in Canadian business today—shaping how…

Baltej Singh Dhillon’s name would be etched in gold if there were a list of trailblazers. From being the first turbaned student in his Canadian high school to winning a landmark legal battle that secured his place as the first turbaned Sikh in the RCMP, his journey is one of merit, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to service. Recently, he made history again by becoming the second Sikh senator in the Canadian Parliament.

By Surbhi Gogia, Kshitij Bhupendra is the Regional Director and Group Lead-Business Banking in British Columbia and Yukon at Scotiabank. He leads a dynamic…

The President of Keystone Environmental Ltd. fosters sustainability by finding solutions to environmental challenges and building diversity at the workplace and in the community….

For many families, community is not just about where they live but also about the roots they grow and the traditions they maintain. Drishti Magazine enjoyed meeting Robin Dhir and learning about his family’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming established community members. He is a well-respected community leader, businessman, corporate director, and philanthropist sought after for his deep connections locally and abroad and strategic advice.