More than one million kits containing the lifesaving medication naloxone, used to reverse opioid overdoses, have been shipped to registered sites throughout the province since the inception of the Take Home Naloxone program in 2012. “Far too many people continue to lose their lives to toxic, illicit drugs – it is tragic and unacceptable,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental …

Workplaces in B.C. will soon be more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings without compromising workplace safety, thanks to changes WorkSafeBC is making to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation on safety headgear. “Creating more inclusive workplaces is a priority for our government, and we have been advocating for a change to the safety headgear regulations for a …

SURREY City Council has approved the reconstruction and improvements to the track and field area at South Surrey Athletic Park. The existing track will be removed and replaced with a new rubberized track with new lines and markings. The adjacent grass area will also be graded and shaped with new sand grown sod. “South Surrey Athletic Park is a major sporting …

ON June 1, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.20 an hour and the lower discriminatory minimum wage for liquor servers ending. Over the past four years, B.C.’s general minimum wage has increased from $11.35 to $15.20 per hour. It has benefited close to 400,000 British Columbians over those years – …

Ritika Dutt, who was once a victim of sexual harassment, has launched a free artificial intelligence tool to empower other victims of harassment, violence and misconduct to fight for their legal rights By Surbhi Gogia In October 2017, the #MeToo movement prompted women from across the globe to step forward and talk about sexual harassment. Some were shocked to see millions …

Stress, anxiety and uncertainty had become part of our busy lifestyles even before Covid-19 stormed our world. But the pandemic made it worst and elevated the levels of stress in our lives by multiple times. It has taken an unprecedented toll on our mental health. Numerous recent studies have shown global increase in the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety …

By Surbhi Gogia An arranged marriage has always been a point of contention between Indian parents and their kids. Many movies, books, documentaries, theatre performances have tried to explore this generational clash. But, undoubtedly this topic has been told from the point of view of the younger generation most of the time. In one of its kind production, an Indo-Canadian …

Ayushi Chhabra is an Indian born actor who is currently pursuing her dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry. In 2020, Ayushi debuted on American Television, as the alien character ‘Pel’ on CBS’s hit series – ‘Star Trek : Picard. She also landed a US National Television commercial campaign for U.S. Census 2020. In addition to that, Ayushi …

The famous Punjabi singer, songwriter and actor is creating great music in Surrey these day Its only words, and words that all he has to take your heart away. For decades Balvir Boparai, the famous name in the world of Punjabi music industry, has touched millions of hearts with his soulful songs. Be it foot-tapping party song like De DeGhera, …

THE Surrey Hospitals Foundation has unveiled an innovative augmented reality (AR) application for kids as part of its Children’s Health Centre (CHC) renewal project. The first of its kind in Canada, the My Hospital Pal mobile app features “Chip” the AR Squirrel as a virtual orientation to the hospital. It helps kids become familiar with the hospital setting in a fun, …