Lali Pawa is a woman of many talents—a community leader, legal director and advocate, educator, dancer, and, above all, a devoted mother. One central commitment has guided her life: ensuring her children always feel loved, supported, and empowered.
Kanika Mehra, with over seven years of experience in the non-profit sector, is a passionate and visionary leader dedicated to empowering youth and promoting equitable opportunities within marginalized and underserved communities.
For Kirn Gill, art has always been a significant part of her identity. Growing up in an immigrant family, she never viewed art as a viable career. Her family couldn’t understand what a career in art would like it, and the world of art seemed unattainable.
An extensive history of working with elected government officials and serving on various positive community initiatives, has led me to truly appreciate life as a journey, not a destination. The work I do today is my meaning and purpose.
Rajvir, one of the first South Asian women of descent to work for a cabinet minister on Parliament Hill, has spent over two decades behind the scenes as a strategic advisor to policymakers, elected officials, and C-Suite executives.
By J.M. LEE Harmohanjit (Harman) Singh Pandher was born on December 6, 1976, in Vancouver, BC. The Pandher family relocated to Burnaby on Christmas…
By Surbhi Gogia, At a time when Canadian businesses faced economic uncertainty, there has never been a stronger call to support homegrown enterprises. While…
Harinder and Jagjot immigrated to Canada in 2002. They always had a very comfortable and luxurious lifestyle in India and felt royalty there. They…
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 was born in India and had a very comfortable lifestyle where he grew up. Hence, he was puzzled why his parents decided to…
Traditional Coast Salish Lands including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Today, the Vancouver Art Gallery and Emily Carr University of…
Black-tie fundraiser on November 7 at Aria Banquet Hall will support Seva Foundation community programming
WWF Canada President and CEO Megan Leslie speaks with Drishti Media about the power of community and protecting Canada’s wildlife.
When we think about homelessness in Vancouver, we often picture people sleeping on sidewalks or seeking shelter in doorways. But for many young people, homelessness is far less visible.
Many of the world’s leading happiness researchers say they consciously spend more time with loved ones after seeing the evidence, according to a new paper.
Mayor-elect Doug McCallum says Newton, the largest community in the fastest-growing city in British Columbia, has been underserved by transit and neglected by senior governments for years, and that the Conservative Party of BC has put a concrete commitment on the table that Surrey can hold a government to.
Doerkson’s infrastructure “review” a sure sign of hidden cuts, cancellations to come
Building on the success of an award-winning pilot, the newly named Richardson Family Art of Wellbeing Lab will expand research, programming and community partnerships
Following a year of national recognition, Chef Tushar Tondvalkar celebrates the people and partnerships that shaped Kavita with a staff-meal-inspired gathering and an 11-course Indian-Filipino collaboration this November
During Small Business Month, Scotiabank is recognizing the important role Canada’s entrepreneurs play in the economy and the disciplined, forward-looking steps they are taking to adapt, grow and build for the future.