Immigrants Wait Longer for Surgery in B.C.

New research involving more than 159,000 surgeries found immigrants faced longer waits for elective procedures, with racialized newcomers experiencing some of the longest delays
Student Crackdown Hits Canada’s Language Schools

New figures show enrolment in Canada’s English and French programs falling sharply, with Asian students among the sector’s biggest source markets as Ottawa continues to reduce international student numbers
How B.C.’s can fix its health-care system

In 2025, the latest year of available data, B.C. patients faced a median wait of 32.2 weeks from GP referral to specialist treatment

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide.

Business owners across Canada can apply to receive $25,000 in funding, advertising and technology to help their business thrive

Experts discuss lowering the burden of chronic diseases through integrative thinking

Ultimately, they want nothing short of a transfer of democratic power to oligarchies of frantic enviro-zealots

Vancouver’s luxury South Asian wedding show will take place on October 28th

Fraser Institute releases annual ranking of 946 BC public and independent elementary schools

Punjabi Canadian Legacy Project explores contributions of Canadians of Punjabi descent

Mystery surrounds Bollywood star's death

The death of Sushant Singh Rajput continues to haunt Bollywood
Remote Work and Canadian Immigration: Rules, PR Eligibility, and Common Misconceptions

While you can work from home for your Canadian employer, doing so for a foreign employer may not meet your immigration requirements
Youth advocacy group forms ahead of municipal election

Young British Columbians for Better Governance is a non-profit that recently launched a two-year plan to increase youth voter registration, recruit campaign volunteers and develop practical policy solutions
Bhangra academy now offers high school credits

Students at the Royal Academy of Punjab can now earn high school credits while learning Punjabi folk dance
Happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating in Surrey and across our vibrant community

Vaisakhi is a time of joy, renewal, and connection—marked by the exhilarating energy of the parade and the warmth of gathering with family and friends
South Asian Models: Ruban Rajendran

This week's model originally hails from Benin City, Nigeria
LIVES LIVED: Surjit Singh Dhami

Surjit Singh Dhami passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 83
Beyond Borders: How Family Violence Uniquely Affects Immigrants and Newcomers and How The Today Family Violence Help Centre Offers a Lifeline

Family violence is a pervasive issue that casts a long shadow across communities worldwide
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival will commence on October 2, showcasing over 435 screenings

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition this week
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