PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday issued the following statement in recognition of Navratri: “This evening, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Navratri. “Celebrated over nine nights and ten days in autumn, Navratri symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Hindu …
Read More »Consumer demand for real estate in the Fraser Valley remained robust for the fourth consecutive month, with overall sales and new listings reaching record-breaking numbers in September. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,231 sales on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, an increase of 66.1 per cent compared to the same month last year and an increase …
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Back row, from left: Semiahmoo Secondary student Jaidyn Guy, Semiahmoo First Nation Chief Harley Chappell and student Megan Holding. Front row, from left, Paulo Scalletta, Christian Snead and Tyler Cox of the Technology Education Department. Photos: Surrey Schools TO recognize Orange Shirt Day, Semiahmoo Secondary students and staff have partnered with Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN) to co-design custom T-shirts. Orange Shirt …
Read More »On September 18, join accomplished musicians, Amarjeet Singh, Baljit Singh, and Bruce Harding for The Naad Malhaar Concert, a show that is the perfect marriage of setting and song. Filmed in Surrey’s picturesque Darts Hill Garden Park, this talented trio will delight audiences with the enchanting and soothing sounds of the tabla, flute, and dilruba. Image Courtesy:Surrey Civic Theatres The …
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Details on the new repayment framework for renters with outstanding rent from April to August 2020 are available on the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) website, with the moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent ending ahead of Sept. 1. As announced on July 16, renters will be expected to pay rent in full on Sept. 1, 2020, as the moratorium …
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Raj Arneja’s new book evokes powerful emotions of becoming a mother Raj Arneja’s joy to motherhood is her most fulfilling life experience. Her journey is filled with emotions and strife, after traveling thousands of miles from Canada to India which led her to a happiness beyond her own expectations. Raj, the Director of Corporate Engagement and Philanthropy at Nanak Foods, recently …
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This Vancouver-based artist plays role of a nurse in the series that honours the life and challenging profession of nurses Sandy Sidhu is the rising star of film and television industry. She was born and raised along the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia. Both her parents immigrated from Punjab, India. Her mother, Jasvir, is a nurse and her father, Jarnail, …
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The Indo-Pak-Canadian band is rising above borders to spread message of love, peace and unity through music Canadian music group “JoSH” were formed in Montreal, Canada in the late 90’s. Comprised of members Rup Magon and Qurram Hussain, JoSH has been producing, writing, and singing hit songs for over two decades and have performed in more than 25 countries. They …
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We have all heard inspiring weight loss stories due to simple lifestyle changes. But the story of a lifestyle change that led to the making of an international sports star, is quite rare. Meet Sumeet Sharma, a 33-year-old Vancouver resident, who did not only lose weight but has become an international gold winning power lifter for Canada, after deciding to …
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KidsPlay is a registered charity founded by officer, Kal Dosanjh along with Kiran Toor working towards keeping kids away from the lifestyle of drugs, gangs, and violence. KidsPlay Youth Foundation is a registered charity founded by the veteran officer, Kal Dosanjh. He is the CEO of KidsPlay in a volunteer capacity. Along with him, Kiran Toor is the President of …
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