Local Issue

A deal was struck between the union representing striking transit workers and the Coast Mountain Bus Company as negotiations were extended by half an hour at midnight. 350,000 commuters relying on buses and the Seabus can now breathe a huge collective sigh of relief. Michael McDaniel, President of Coast Mountain Bus Company, in a statement said: “I’m pleased to announce that …

RCMP and ICBC are urging drivers to prepare in the lead-up to the winter driving season, during which statistics show there is a dramatic increase in crashes. According to ICBC, casualty crashes (where at least one person was injured or killed) due to driving too fast for conditions increase by a staggering 87% across B.C. in December compared to October. …

Vancouver-based singer Shivangi Bhayana, who’s tracks have been featured in Bollywood films and television shows, was a winner in the music playback category at the Indian Television Academy’s (ITA) 19th annual successful year Awards 2019, which was held in Indore on November 10. “I won the Best Singer category award for the title track of the TV show Kahaan Hum …

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 …

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 …

STUDENTS at Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Burnaby campus will soon have access to hundreds more on-campus housing beds, opening available rental housing in the region. “By providing more student housing at post-secondary campuses throughout the province, government is taking some of the pressure off students, while freeing up affordable rentals for people in communities like Burnaby, where there are low vacancy …

Vancouver – The Vancouver Police Department is partnering with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, BC Ambulance Service, and the Canadian National Fireworks Association to encourage everyone to have a safe and responsible Halloween. The VPD reminds the public to keep safety top of mind this Halloween by following these simple safety tips: Use reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights to improve visibility …

South Asian community has been struggling to deal with Gang violence and South Asian youth involvement in it for quite a long time. Organizations and individuals have been working tirelessly to spread awareness about this problem. Meet Jacquile Singh Kambo, a graduate of Capilano University, who too has made a unique contribution in raising awareness about this issue through meaningful …

Shirin Ariff is an inspirational speaker, author, and women’s empowerment coach committed to helping women find their strength. After braving immigration to Canada and surviving thyroid cancer, Shirin understands adversity. Despite the lemons that life handed her, she dug deep and found resilience. Today, she empowers other women to become their own North Stars. Read her message to bring a …

Canadian Eyesight Global recently organized its 30th-anniversary gala dinner at The Grand Taj Banquet Hall in Surrey which was attended by over 500 Rotarian and dignitaries including Minister of National Defense Canada Harjit Singh Sajjan, Jinny Sims, MLA, Ujjal Dosanjh, Ex. Premier and MP and Mrs. Raminder Dosanjh , including Mr. Bernie Simpson and associates and leaders of  Indo-Canadian community. …