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APPROXIMATELY 2,300 new child care spaces are coming to schools, community centres and other public facilities across Vancouver, making routines easier for busy parents and helping young children transition smoothly into the school system. “When families have access to quality child care, they thrive and so do our communities and our economy,” said Premier John Horgan on Thursday. “Working with the …

Honey Singh has been slammed for lewd lyrics in his new song “Makhna”, and Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi says to avoid vulgar content, rappers like him should not only be banned but also be punished. Taking suo moto cognisance, Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Manisha Gulati said she has written to the Director General of Police to register a criminal …

From a small village in India to leading Canada’s largest homicide investigation team AS a 15-year-old immigrant to Canada, Superintendent Dave Chauhan never imagined he’d be leading the largest homicide investigation team in the country. But that’s exactly where Chauhan finds himself as the new Officer-in-Charge of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). He officially took on his new role on June …

Popular Punjabi rapper Honey Singh has again courted controversy for lewd lyrics in his new song “Makhna”. Taking a suo moto cognizance, Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Manisha Gulati said she has written to the Director General of Police to register a criminal case against the singer for using lyrics like “Mein hoon womaniser (I am a womaniser)”. “A legal …

For the past 30 years, the Vancouver Police Department and the Whitecaps FC have been working together to bring the experience of summer soccer camp to local kids.  This year, from July 2 to 5, hundreds of Vancouver kids between the ages of six to 17, will be taking part in the VPD Youth Soccer Camp in Strathcona Park. The …

NEW Canadians in B.C. earn eight per cent less than workers who are at least third generation Canadian, while immigrants in Vancouver earn 18 per cent less, a new Vancity report has found. Recognizing the Problem: Workplace credentials and the newcomer experience in B.C also shows that B.C. immigrants with the same workplace credentials and language abilities as third-plus generation Canadians earn …

MORE than 200,000 people visited Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets on Monday to enjoy the largest Canada Day celebration outside the nation’s capital. Presented by the Port of Vancouver, the 32nd Annual Canada Day at Canada Place featured a full day of music, attractions, entertainment and family activities celebrating Canada’s values, accomplishments, innovation and diversity. Getting Canada’s 152nd birthday party off to an inspiring and patriotic …

MANMOHAN and Kusum Vij, parents of chef Vikram Vij, have donated $100,000 in support of three new colonoscopes to improve colon cancer screening at Richmond Hospital with the hope of inspiring others to give. Colon cancer screening can save lives by detecting non-cancerous polyps and cancer early. Colon cancer is easier to treat when found at an early stage. With early …

VANCOUVER City Council unanimously approved a motion to revitalize Punjabi Market District in June. The Punjabi Market Revitalization Collective says that Councillor Pete Fry bought forward the motion that will help revitalize the Punjabi Market neighbourhood by directing city resources to the market. Specifically, the motion calls for Vancouver’s first “Punjabi Market Day”, and for city staff to identify quick-wins to …

Surrey Art Gallery is inviting families to drop in to make art and connect with family and friends on Saturday, July 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Look closely at shape, colour, and language with exhibiting artists, artist educators, and volunteers. Everyone is welcome at this event—children must be with an adult. Admission is free.  Create with colours, collage, …