HARINDER SUKHIJA
Harinder and Jagjot immigrated to Canada in 2002. They always had a very comfortable and luxurious lifestyle in India and felt royalty there. They…
Vaisakhi Profiles
KANWARPAL SINGH JHAJJ AND JAGDEEP JHAJJ
Kanwarpal Singh Jhajj and Jagdeep Jhajj Kanwar came to Canada in September 1999, at the age of 18, along with his family. Kanwar’s father…
MANMEET SONI
Manmeet was born in India and had a very comfortable lifestyle where he grew up. Hence, he was puzzled why his parents decided to…
RAVINDER SINGH
Ravinder came as an international student with many dreams like everyone else. His most cherisheddream is to spend time with his family without worrying…
NIMA ATTAR
Growing up Nima’s dream was to become a professional soccer player. He practiced and played for countless hours, until he reached the highest level…
RAM SANDAL
Ram came to Canada in 2000 with a lot of dreams. Back home, he had a perfect position as a General Manager (Operations) at…
DAVINDER SINGH DULAY
Davinder came to Canada in July 1987, landing on the east coast on a ship as a refugee. Soon after, he got married &…
KUNWAR PAVNEET SUKHIJA
Kunwar Pavneet Sukhija grew up in India and moved to Canada with his family in 2002 in hopes of a better future in this…
VISHAVDEEP SINGH GILL
Vishavdeep was born and raised in India. After completing his Master’s Degree in Computer Application, he worked as a Lecturer at one of the…
GURPREET SINGH KHAKH
Gurpreet did his Master’s Degree in Mathematics in India. Then, he went to England for higher studies and returned to his home country. In…
Vaisakhi Articles
Celebrate The Holidays With Kismet Estate Winery And Manzil Restaurant
byAward-Winning Wines, Curated Gifts, and a South Okanagan Culinary Preview
Next-Generation Sleep-Tracking Technology Will Soon Be Installed At Three Long-Term Care Homes
bySleep is an essential part of life but for many long-term care residents, health conditions often wreak havoc on their quality of sleep. When people aren’t sleeping well, they’re more likely to get up at night and fall, which can cause serious injuries.
Arrival of New Electric Bus at PICS Assisted Living funded by Ministry of Health
byAs part of British Columbia’s larger push toward sustainable transportation, PICS Assisted Living Facility is excited to announce the arrival of its new electric bus, generously funded by the Ministry of Health and Fraser Health. This green initiative, initially promised in December 2023, has now officially arrived at the facility.
SFU Study Urges Canada To Build Solar Power Mega-Projects
byCanada should focus on building mass utility-scale solar mega-projects to kickstart its green energy transition, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University’s Clean Energy Research Group.
KIM SAVAGE – BEING A HELPER TO MAKE LIFE BETTER
byKim Savage has called Surrey and Delta home for nearly 30 years. After moving to the Lower Mainland to attend Simon Fraser University in…
RAVI KOCHHAR – MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT WITH VOLUNTEERING
byLike any good banker, Ravi Kochhar knows that wise and timely investments go a long way. He is investing his time and commitment in the community to sow seeds of growth and kindness that will bear fruit for years.
MAKING A KID’S LIFE BETTER
byAthletics for Kids has been a registered Canadian charity in British Columbia since 2002. Its mission is to ensure that all kids in BC, regardless of their socioeconomic backgrounds, have the opportunity to access sports and play.
ARSH KALER – A YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE FRASER VALLEY
byArsh’s passion for philanthropy is evident in the Smiles Through Seva Foundation, a youth-led organization that drives positive change. In just two years, the foundation…
Vancouver Diamond Lions Club Donates Close to $30,000 to a Dedicated Mental Health Zone in Richmond Hospital’s Emergency Department
byMarco Choi, President, Vancouver Diamond Lions Club (6th from left) along with Gala Co-Chairs Cindy Chan (5th from left) and Gordon Zhang (7th from left); Spencer Gall, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation (1st from the left); Atwood Fung, Philanthropy Officer, Richmond Hospital Foundation (1st from the right); and members of Vancouver Diamond Lions Club.
Openroad foundation announces new 25 in 25 grant initiative, in celebration of Openroad group’s 25th anniversary
byA total of $625,000 has been earmarked in 2025 to support non-profit organizations in Metro Vancouver and Greater Toronto Richmond, BC, December 5, 2024…