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In celebration of the BCTF’s 100th anniversary and in recognition of the valuable role literature has always played in children’s learning, the Federation invited BC teachers to participate in “100 Best Books for BC Students.” The results are in! We asked teachers: “What are the books you believe every student should read before graduating?” The result is a list of …

RICHMOND residents, Manmohan Vij and his wife Kusum, have donated $100,000 to Richmond Hospital, according to community activist Balwant Sanghera. The couple are very well respected and active members of the Chai Chaupal Group run by Richmond Muticultural Community Services in cooperation with the India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas in Richmond. A Richmond Hospital spokesperson told The …

  By Surbhi Gogia Be the change you wish to see in the world. The famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi suits no one better than Surrey City Councillor, Tom Gill. The City of Surrey is home to one of the largest South Asian communities in Canada that has worked exceptionally hard to earn a unique financial and cultural identity in …

Surrey’s mayor shares her vision for the city From Mayor Linda Hepner As Mayor, I am steadfastly committed to building a city for smart, sustainable growth not just for the present but also for the future. It is not an understatement when I say that Surrey is a city rich with exciting opportunities. With a diverse and vibrant population of …

By Vinder Sandhu Surrey is known in the world for its array of speciality shopping malls offering everything that is Indian especially Punjabi be it clothes, food, accessories or the style Surrey was a farming community back in the seventies and eighties. Many of the South Asian families residing in Vancouver had never heard or visited Surrey. It felt like …

The Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) has been playing a major role in building the city as a major business hub. The Board’s CEO Anita Huberman in a quick Q&A points out the Board’s role and Surrey as a developing business hub What is the role of Surrey Board of Trade? We are a not-for-profit organization operating in Surrey for …

What these famous community personalities have to say about their favourite city they call their home SURREY   MERI   JAAN I have lived in Surrey for over 25 years. When I moved from Mumbai to Canada, Surrey welcomed me with open arms. I embraced it with ease, making this city the first choice for my family, my home and …

By Surbhi Gogia Yes the time has arrived the world gets to know what true Surrey is. Like every other big city it has its challenges with crime, but many are unaware of its treasure. Just a stone’ throw from downtown Vancouver but miles away from congested roads and rush hour traffic, BC’s second-largest city Surrey, caters to those seeking …

By Surbhi Gogia Surrey’s libraries go beyond the traditional role of serving as a place for books. They are important part of community building says Surrey’s new chief librarian Surinder Bhogal   “To build up a library is to create a life. It’s never just a random collection of books,” says a famous journalist Carlos María Domínguez. Surinder Bhogal, Surrey’s …

One Woman Who’s Always Ready to Assist By Harman S. Pandher The first week of September signifies the start of another school year.  And after two months of trying to keep kids busy, the arrival of the back-to-school season feels like a lifesaver for many adults. But for Surrey School District Educational Assistant Shamseeda Ali, the start of September inevitably …