Cover Story

Want to save time to do the laundry? Or, is the laundry place located blocks away from where you live? Vancouver and Burnaby’s residents don’t need to worry anymore. WeDoLaundry, an on-demand laundry service for people and by the people, has launched its own Uber-style laundry service. WeDoLaundry aims to revolutionize how we do laundry, and how one can make …

From Colombo to Kabul and Nairobi to New York, high-profile politicians and the hoi polloi came out in large numbers to showcase their yoga postures and send a message of unity on the occasion of the fifth International Yoga Day on Friday. If President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena urged everyone to practice yoga just like him, thousands of people …

ctress Shilpa Shetty Kundra marked the International Yoga Day with a session with CISF, CRPF and NCC cadets and officials here on Friday, and urged people to make it a part of their daily routine for its many benefits. Early morning on Friday, Shilpa was happy to see a huge turnout at the Gateway of India. “What a huge turnout. …

 Surrey RCMP is advising the public of a joint initiative with municipal and provincial partners to identify and address distressed properties in Surrey that are causing public safety and social issues in our community.  The Surrey RCMP’s Community Response Unit (CRU) and Criminal Analysis Section have been working together to identify areas in Surrey with higher crime statistics and calls …

London, June 19 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s wax statue, clad in a low-cut dazzling golden dress, was launched here “Welcome to London, Priyanka Chopra,” read a post from the official Twitter handle of Madame Tussauds London. The figure was unveiled here on Tuesday. The actress had been working closely with the Madame Tussauds team on the four-figure project — in …

 As Frank Hurt Elementary School students in Surrey completed the final preparations for their success pitches, judges from the business community arrived in the classroom. Jason Southwell’s Grade 9/10 class has been participating in this year’s Project Enterprise, an experiential learning program where students create their own social ventures. The program is presented by the Surrey Board of Trade and …

South Asian youth will be actively promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma with their peers, families and communities through a new mental health youth ambassador program funded by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. The South Asian Mental Health Alliance (SAMHAA) received $112,900 in year-end funding to train 100 youth ambassadors by spring 2021. The training will be offered …

FOR over 20 years, Tim Hortons has sponsored the only NBA team in Canada – the Toronto Raptors. This dedication to the only NBA team in Canada is only outshone by Raptors Superfan, Nav Bhatia, who has had his courtside seat – A12 – for 24 years. Just in time as Raptors win their first NBA title, Nav has partnered with …

ELEVEN rural and northern communities have been selected as part of the new Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot to invite newcomers to make these communities their forever homes. The government says that as the Canadian population ages and the birth rate declines, rural Canada’s workforce has seen a significant decrease in available workers.This pilot will help attract people that are needed …

 Surrey, BC – The City of Surrey announced today that it will be featuring Africa – alongside other diverse cultures from around the world – at this year’s Fusion Festival. The new Celebrate Africa zone, presented in partnership with the African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance (AHFOMAD), will celebrate the continent’s vibrant history, music, dance and cuisine at Holland Park …