Vancouver – The first service of its kind in Canada, BC Children’s Hospital’s Compass program has increased access to mental health and substance use supports for more than 1,000 children and youth in its inaugural year. Compass is a telephone resource for community care providers who care for children and youth under the age of 25. In its first year, the focus …
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Universal Athletics Club which has played an important role in creating top athletes is organizing its annual fund raising gala on November 16 at Mirage Banquet Hall. For Information call Jessie 604-763-4232.
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Free family event offers new light displays and Youth Dance Showcase feature SURREY Tree Lighting Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings, announced on Wednesday the new attractions guests can expect to see at this year’s free annual event. Additional attractions include a Light Tunnel, Enchanted Forest, Candy Cane Dance Tent, North Pole Stage, expanded Holiday Market and Village and a …
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Hockey analyst Don Cherry will immediately step down from his role with Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet announced on Monday. The news comes one day after Sportsnet issued an apology for Cherry’s comments during Saturday’s Hockey Night broadcast. Cherry, 85, has been on Coach’s Corner since 1982 when the program was first started on CBC. He was a voice every …
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With November comes Movember, putting the spotlight on men’s health. UBC nursing professor John Oliffe has a few tips that can help ensure the success of men’s health programs. He recently led a study that reviewed community-based programs in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, U.K., the U.S. and other regions to see what worked and what didn’t. “Men tend to shy …
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As part of the 550 Gurpurab Celebrations in honor of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Birthday Day. En Karma are honoured to contribute this beautiful song as part of the Gurpurb 550 World Artist Project. DHAN GURU NANAK by EN KARMA featuring legendary Punjabi music super star SARBJIT CHEEMA and the melodious JASMINE.
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Tax-free impact investment vehicle supports housing affordability for BC tradespeople, teachers, firefighters VICTORIA, B.C. (Nov. 6, 2019) – Essential workers in B.C. struggling to afford a home in the community where they work may soon have access to a new first-time homebuyer mortgage financing solution. A mortgage investment corporation (MIC) launched by the non-profit BC Construction Association (BCCA) aims to …
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Funds from 11th Annual A Night of Miracles Gala will help transform diabetes care for BC’s kids MORE than 440 of BC’s South Asian philanthropic, business and community leaders came together last Saturday evening to raise $742,495 for BC Children’s Hospital at the 11th Annual A Night of Miracles (ANOM) Gala. Guests in attendance represented the largest turnout in this event’s history. Since …
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SURREY – Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are reminding everyone that flu season is fast approaching and the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is the flu shot. “This is one of those times when ‘going viral’ is not cool,” says Fraser Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Aamir Bharmal. “Instead, help protect vulnerable members of our communities including infants, …
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