os Angeles, July 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Jon Favreau feels “The Lion King” has become a deep part of our culture, and says he felt a tremendous responsibility while re-imagining the world of Disney’s classic with the use of technology. “It’s such a beloved property. Disney has had tremendous success with the original animated version and then the Broadway musical. I …

Surrey City Council has approved the renaming of a Surrey street to commemorate the victims of the 1914 Komagata Maru incident. At Monday night’s Regular Council Meeting, Council voted to authorize the installation of commemorative signs that say Komagata Maru Way on 75A Avenue between 120 Street and 121A Street. “Surrey is a city that embraces diversity and renaming this stretch …

THE B.C. government on Monday announced that it is delivering on its commitment to bring ride-hailing to B.C. with regulations in place that will focus on passenger, driver and company safety, and will allow companies to apply to the Passenger Transportation Board by the beginning of September. “Our plan has made it possible for ride-hailing companies to apply to enter the …

THE Ministry of Health is changing how people access long-term care to make the process more client-centred, consistent and fair and to ensure seniors have greater choice in where they live. Effective July 15, seniors and their families will be able to review their options and choose up to three preferred care homes. People no longer have to accept the first …

APPROXIMATELY 2,300 new child care spaces are coming to schools, community centres and other public facilities across Vancouver, making routines easier for busy parents and helping young children transition smoothly into the school system. “When families have access to quality child care, they thrive and so do our communities and our economy,” said Premier John Horgan on Thursday. “Working with the …

Honey Singh has been slammed for lewd lyrics in his new song “Makhna”, and Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi says to avoid vulgar content, rappers like him should not only be banned but also be punished. Taking suo moto cognisance, Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Manisha Gulati said she has written to the Director General of Police to register a criminal …

From a small village in India to leading Canada’s largest homicide investigation team AS a 15-year-old immigrant to Canada, Superintendent Dave Chauhan never imagined he’d be leading the largest homicide investigation team in the country. But that’s exactly where Chauhan finds himself as the new Officer-in-Charge of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). He officially took on his new role on June …

Popular Punjabi rapper Honey Singh has again courted controversy for lewd lyrics in his new song “Makhna”. Taking a suo moto cognizance, Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Manisha Gulati said she has written to the Director General of Police to register a criminal case against the singer for using lyrics like “Mein hoon womaniser (I am a womaniser)”. “A legal …

For the past 30 years, the Vancouver Police Department and the Whitecaps FC have been working together to bring the experience of summer soccer camp to local kids.  This year, from July 2 to 5, hundreds of Vancouver kids between the ages of six to 17, will be taking part in the VPD Youth Soccer Camp in Strathcona Park. The …

NEW Canadians in B.C. earn eight per cent less than workers who are at least third generation Canadian, while immigrants in Vancouver earn 18 per cent less, a new Vancity report has found. Recognizing the Problem: Workplace credentials and the newcomer experience in B.C also shows that B.C. immigrants with the same workplace credentials and language abilities as third-plus generation Canadians earn …