Abbotsford-The 2nd annual Smiles Through Seva Foundation Gala on September 28th raised $70,000 for the Archway Starfish program, which provides packs of food for more than 700 students every school weekend. “We’re amazed by the generosity shown by the event organizers, sponsors and attendees,” said Rebecca Thuro, Archway Food Security Manager. “These funds will ensure…
Ottawa-Over the years, Canada has become a hub for international students thanks to its multi-cultural environment and renowned educational institutions.Choosing the right designated learning institute (DLI) comes with many considerations, especially tuition cost. According to Statistics Canada, the weighted average tuition fees for all full-time international undergraduate students in 2024 is $40,115 annually. Apart from tuition, students also have…
Ottawa-Canada has ranked 4th in the updated U.S. News country rankings for 2024—achieving an overall indexed score of 94.1. Notable performances around scoring factors for quality of life, entrepreneurship, social purpose, and agility helped contribute to the country’s strong ranking. This year, Switzerland took the top spot with an overall indexed score of 100. The…
New actions will make sure everyone in B.C. gets connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner BURNABY – David Eby announced new commitments that will connect more people to family doctors, faster, with the goal of making sure everyone has access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner. “People need more doctors and shorter waits…
Surrey-Dr. Singh is a hospitalist physician and osteoporosis specialist. She is the third Fraser Health physician to receive the prestigious Michael Smith Health Research BC Professional-Investigator Award. The Michael Smith Health Research BC Professional-Investigator Award provides financial support to health professional who are actively involved in patient care to build their research programs, train the…
ਬੀਸੀ ਯੁਨਾਈਟਡ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਢੋਟ ਵਲੋਂ ਐਨ ਡੀ ਪੀ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਕਾਹਲੋਂ ਦੀ ਹਮਾਇਤ ਡੈਲਟਾ ( ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰ ਬਿ)- ਡੈਲਟਾ ਨਾਰਥ ਤੋਂ ਬੀ ਸੀ ਯੁਨਾਈਟਡ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਢੋਟ ਨੇ ਇਸ ਹਲਕੇ ਤੋਂ ਐਨ ਡੀ ਪੀ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਰਵੀ ਕਾਹਲੋਂ ਨੂੰ ਹਮਾਇਤ ਦੇਣ ਦਾ ਐਲਾਨ ਕੀਤਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਹਿਣਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕੇਵਿਨ ਫਾਲਕਨ ਨੇ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਚੋਣ…
By Lakhwinder Kaur Jhaj- Abbotsford-The lack of representation and visibility of South Asian women within Falcon or Rustad team not only alienates this vital demographic but also hinders their ability to connect with and mobilize a crucial segment of the electorate. The exclusion sends a clear message to the community that their voices, perspectives, and…
Prince George-Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society proudly announces the successful opening of its new office in Prince George, BC, located at Unit 203 – 715 Victoria Street. This significant expansion reflects PICS Society’s unwavering commitment to supporting skilled immigrants, seniors, international students, and other community members throughout Northern BC. The new office offers a comprehensive…
– Dr. P. R. Kalia- Edmonton- Commemorating the first death anniversary of revolutionary Punjabi poet Harbhajan Singh Hundal, ‘Progressive Peoples Foundation of Edmonton’(PPFE) held ‘Harbhajan Hundal Yadgari Kavi Darbar’ and a seminar on Sunday, 28 July 2024. Harbhajan Hundal (1934-2023), who was born in Lyallpur (Pakistan) in 1934, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Fattu Chakk…
Joginderjit Singh Jabal- On July 12th, 1987, a cargo ship carrying 174 passengers arrived on the shores of Nova Scotia, bringing Sikhs from India. These individuals had boarded the ship in Rotterdam, embarking on a journey that would forever change their lives. This event marked a significant shift in Canadian immigration policy and brought…
