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Expanded mental-health, addictions support coming for South Asian community
South Asian people who are struggling with mental-health or addictions challenges in greater Vancouver now have access to expanded services provided by the South Asian Community Hub Society (SACH). Learn more. read more
May 03, 2024
B.C. immigrant parents lead in co-purchasing homes for adult children, statistics show
The proverbial ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’ is strongest in B.C. and appears to be buoyed by foreign-derived income, a Statistics Canada report reveals. read more
May 03, 2024
I left my life in India for rural Canada. My first thought upon arrival was, ‘Where is everyone?’
It’s taken many years to find my footing in Alberta but I now feel at home, thanks to welcoming community. Read more. read more
May 03, 2024
An 11-Year Family Separation
I moved to Canada to give my children a better life. It took four permanent residency applications before I saw them again. Read more. read more
May 03, 2024
The Case For Refugee Reception Centres
Asylum seekers are arriving in Canada in record numbers, sleeping in shelters, churches and sometimes on the street. Reception centres are a more humane approach. … read more
May 02, 2024
Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Jewish Heritage Month
“Jewish Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember and honour the countless contributions Jewish Canadians have made in building our province. Read more. read more
May 02, 2024
Joint statement on Asian Heritage Month
“May is Asian Heritage Month in B.C. and a chance for us to celebrate the numerous contributions Asian Canadians have made to our province. read more
May 01, 2024
An immigrant’s take on banking and home buying in Canada
Almost 30 years ago, Maya Corbic and her family moved to Canada from war-torn Bosnia. Today, Ms. Corbic is a certified public accountant and author… read more
April 29, 2024
Expanded mental-health, addictions support coming for South Asian community
South Asian people who are struggling with mental-health or addictions challenges in greater Vancouver now have access to expanded services provided by the South Asian… read more
April 27, 2024
B.C. allots record $25.6M in annual funding for newcomer services
The B.C. government is more than quadrupling funding for newcomer services from $6 million to $25.6 million per year, partnering with 30 organizations throughout the… read more
April 25, 2024
‘100th Anniversary of Humiliation Day’: Chinese Canadian Museum collecting stories of head tax payers
Did your family pay the head tax? How did it affect your family? Did the Chinese Exclusion Act lead to family separations? The Chinese Canadian… read more
April 24, 2024
Canada’s Immigration Minister Warns of Potential Further Limits on International Students
Canada’s immigration minister has warned that the federal government will do more to limit the number of international students if post-secondary institutions do not act. Marc Miller… read more
April 24, 2024
Friendly neighbourhood garage in North Saanich helps Ukrainian Refugees
When Henry Peng from Deep Cove Auto in North Saanich was asked to provide auto services for Ukrainian refugees, he was eager to help. “We’re… read more