Yearly Archives: 2014

Minister Kenney issues statement on Diwali

Ottawa, October 23, 2014 — The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, issued the following statement to recognize Diwali: “Today Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists...

STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA ON DIWALI

Ottawa, Ontario 23 October 2014   Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on Diwali: “Laureen and I would like to extend our best wishes to...

Premier Christy Clark’s Statement on Diwali

“This year, Diwali will once again be celebrated by thousands of British Columbians from several faiths in many communities. “Beginning on October 23, the Festival...

Building stronger partnerships between B.C. and India

OPINION-EDITORIAL By Amrik Virk Minister of Advanced Education   VICTORIA - International trade and investment are key priorities for our government - and India is one of B.C.'s...

The Secret to Healthy Digestion? Start With Water

(NC) Everybody wants to have a healthy stomach, yet when it comes to understanding our digestive systems, many Canadians are wet behind the ears. A...

Digestive Health 101: Feeling Good on the Inside and Out

(NC) The digestive system is best described as the body's engine. Did you know that every day, eight different organs work together to process...

Plan your getaway with a winter travel checklist

(NC) Winter travelling can be hectic and chaotic so for peace of mind, do take the time to develop some clever strategies before departing....

What are your travel plans?

(NC) It seems the Polar Vortex that resulted in below average temperatures last winter has left an indelible mark on many of us, with...

Man arrested after jumping White House fence

Washington:A man was apprehended on Wednesday night after he jumped the White House fence. It is the second such incident since last month when an...

Apple-1 computer fetches $905K at auction

One of the earliest Apple-1 computers was sold at an auction recently, where it fetched 905,000 dollars, making it the most expensive Apple computer...

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How to Safely Celebrate Easter and Passover

Though it may not be quite the same as past holidays, this Easter, Passover or any other event can still be filled with love,...

Magic Days Coming to Museum of Surrey

Surrey, BC – Lon Mandrake, magician, and son of the late famous Mandrake the Magician, will perform a little abracadabra at Museum of Surrey on...

TransLink completes modernization of 1980s-era SkyTrain technology

NEW WESTMINSTER: TransLink has replaced aging speakers and signs on the SkyTrain system by installing 280 new customer information screens and over 1,400 new...

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford Regional Hospital

SURREY – Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford Regional Hospital after evidence of transmission in a medicine unit. Four patients at Abbotsford Regional...