Careers and Business

Get what’s yours this tax season with a few tips from H&R Block to help you make the most of your tax return. You can thank them when your refund lands in your bank account. 1. Timing is everything. Consider this your save-the-date notice. The deadline for filing your 2016 personal tax return is May 1, 2017, and June 15, …

THE 26 newest members of the Vancouver Police Department, Recruit Class 153, who were sworn in on Thursday, included four South Asians – three Punjabis and one Tamil: Gary Athwal, Mandy Grewal, Gurpal Mann, and Kevin Regie Gnanaseelan, who becomes the department’s only Sri Lankan-Tamil police officer.  GARY Atrhwal was born in Vancouver and raised in North Delta, B.C.. He attended …

The life story of newly appointed government house leader Bardish Chagger is the true embodiment of Liberal values When Justin Trudeau decided to run for the post of Prime Minister, he embarked on a journey that had a clear vision to make Canada a better place. “In Canada better is always possible,” Trudeau always said during the campaign. But the …

This Diwali Give the gift of theatre experience to your kids   Fun, parties and good food are not the only reasons, for people settled in Canada, to celebrate their own festivals. These festivals are a great way to teach kids about a particular culture, its values and the traditions. As the season of Diwali kicks in, various events are planned …

The Province of British Columbia has successfully issued an Indian Rupee denominated bond on the London Stock Exchange, making it the first-ever foreign government to issue a bond in the Indian offshore market and strengthening increasingly important trade and investment ties with India, Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced. A bond that raises Indian Rupee (INR) funds from global investors …

Preetka Brar was a grade 7 teacher on the road to becoming an elementary school principal when she steered onto the prestigious path of practicing law. She founded her Surrey-based law firm, Brar Law, and practices exclusively in the area of Personal Injury. Preetka’s story serves as a reminder that we can continuously further our professional lives and can have …

Tahir Malik grew up in Gujranwala, Pakistan where he was the youngest sibling in his family.  His journey to becoming a Credit Counsellor is one that pairs drive, passion, experience, and perhaps a little bit of fate. He watched his father, a lawyer, use his strategic and persistent tactics to arrive at the best legal settlements for his clients. He …

The social workers of BC can learn something from the nurses and doctors of the province and form their own professional union.  This would have three major benefits for social workers and the public. First, improved working conditions, wages, and benefits which in turn would help organizations recruit and fill shortages.  This new union could set minimum education and experience …

And so we have it. After 10 years under the leadership of Stephan Harper and the Conservative government. Canadians have officially elected in a change with Justin Trudeau of the Liberal Party now taking position as Canada’s new leader. I’m sure there are many changes on the horizon under this new leadership, and one of the most controversial has been the Liberal party position on the legalization …

Tony Nandra has over 21 years of experience in the automotive industry and over 16 years of experience in owning and operating a tire manufacturing company. It isTony’s perfect balance of industry know-how paired with his customer-focused family business roots that put him at the forefront of the new OK Tire location. He has the experience of a corporate professional …