March, 2024

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The Pink Ladoo Campaign to Celebrate the Birth of Sikh Girls

Equality Is Sweet: Pink Ladoo campaign launches to encourage British South Asian families to celebrate the birth of a girl. The long-standing South Asian tradition of celebrating the birth of boys by distributing sweets called “ladoo” within the community is finally being updated, with the launch of the “Equality is Sweet: Pink Ladoo” campaign, which will create a much needed …

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Get Different Eye Shapes Using the Same Products

Many people assume that to achieve different eye looks, you’ll need many different makeup products. However, what’s more important than the number of products you have is the way you use your products! Read below to see how you can transform your naked eye into three different looks using the same products! BASE FOR EACH LOOK: – All of the …

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Local Stranger Saves the Day, Leaves Before Vancouver Police Can Thank Him

Vancouver Police are expressing their appreciation to an unknown man who helped two VPD officers yesterday as they fought to take a violent man into custody. At about 6:30 p.m. on September 23rd, the officers were flagged down by several concerned and fearful people near the Vancouver Convention Centre. They were troubled by the actions of a shirtless man who …

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Family Responds to Amber Alert for 2-year-old Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette

“She’s really smart, really cute and is a two-and-a-half year-old that looks like five,” her mother comments. Searches continue to take place in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Montana for Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette. Police report that she was taken from her home in Blairemore at about 3:30am on Monday where her father, Terry Blanchette, was found dead at the scene. Sources confirm …

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Facebook Loses Online Sexual Predator Case

Facebook agreed to pay an undisclosed amount as out of court settlement to the father of a girl who, he claims, “was exposed to online sexual predators at the age of 11”, Daily Mail reported. The father, who has remained anonymous, had sued Facebook for failing to enforce its age restriction policy. A trial had been due to begin last …

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Want To Make An Easy $200? Line Sitters Getting Paid Top Dollar for New Apple Devices

They call themselves “professional line-sitters.” People have created a job out of Apple fans’ need to be the first consumers with the newest Apple products. With the recent launch of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, reports show that individuals are willing to pay other anywhere between $80 to $200 to stand in line for them. Online Market Place “AskforTask” CEO …

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Experts Predict Vancouver Earthquake Will Cause 10,000 Deaths

The 2015/2016 BC Earthquake Emergency Response Plan report predicts that if a shallow earthquake at 7.3 magnitude hits Vancouver, it would cause 10,00 deaths and destroy 12% of Vancouver’s buildings. The official report can be found by clicking here Officials also predict severe road cracks, fires, collapsed buildings and injuries to all those in the area. Experts are making these …

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Prem Gill replaces Richard Brownsey as CEO of Creative BC

Creative BC is a highly acclaimed non-profit society in BC responsible for promoting and developing creative industries. The title of CEO used to be held by UBC graduate Richard Brownsey who also holds the title of Director of the British Columbia Arts Council and Director of the Provincial Cultural Services Branch with over 30 years of leadership experience under his …

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How a Bindi Can Save Your Life

In India millions of women face life-threatening consequences due to iodine deficiency. Although it is not commonly talked about, iodine deficiency is the world’s leading cause of brain damage. It is also linked to severe complications during pregnancy such as cognitive birth defects or stillbirth. In India alone, over 300 million people are at risk. Unfortunately, many Indians lacking the …

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ICBC and BC Hydo Comment on the Aftermath of the Great Windstorm

The past few days have been chaotic for all BC residents as they suffer the aftermath of the great windstorm in the lower mainland. Winds were reported to be as high as 100km/hour with widspread power outages affecting over 400,000 residents. Today, over 5,000 residents are still without power. BC Hydro comments that all citizens should have their power restored …

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