Hindu chariot parade celebrates Hindu festival in Greater Vancouver A Hindu chariot parade will run across Burnaby roads on August 9. Parade organizers the Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society (AMTHS) is inviting the public to participate in the event which will run a few hours. The Hindu chariot parade is part of AMTHS’ Annual Ther [...]
Pedal your way to work during Bike to Work Week The City of Vancouver is calling on all commuters to trade in their car keys for bicycles during Bike to Work Week. The City of Vancouver is working with HUB, a non-profit group, to encourage new riders to try one of the cleanest and most [...]
Surrey Party for the Planet is BC’s biggest celebration for Earth Day Surrey styles itself as a green city and to prove it takes environmental protection seriously, it will be hosting the huge Surrey Party for the Planet on Saturday. In celebration of Earth Day, Surrey will kick off its free-for-all Surrey Party for the Planet [...]
Women’s Safety Fair to focus on safety demonstrations, community discussions The VPD is organizing the 2013 Women’s Safety Fair on Feb. 8 at Langara College in Vancouver. Scheduled between 12:00 p.m. and 04:30 p.m., the Women’s Safety Fair on will feature a community discussion, a safety demonstration and several information booths run by experts. The [...]
PURE Philanthropy attracts global fund-raising and social change strategists Beacon Staff Reporter Toronto will host PURE Philanthropy in February, bringing in some of big names in philanthropy for this unique summit-style conference. Speakers from Canada and the United States, including John Tory, Mallika Chopra (founder of Intent.com and daughter of Deepak Chopra), Hugh Evans (recently [...]
Scientists gear up to witness the celestial Geminid meteor shower Beacon Staff Reporter The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak on Thursday and Friday nights with the astronomers and stargazers alike looking up to witness the worldwide display of shooting stars. That could be in part because there is a possible new meteor shower coinciding [...]
Christmas music festival by award-winning ensembles Beacon Staff Reporter The Surrey Symphony Society will bring over 100 young musicians to the stage at 7 pm on Dec. 9 to celebrate the Holiday Season. Under the direction of Dr John Van Deursen, Carla Birston and Rick Dorfer, three orchestras will perform a wonderful collection of orchestral [...]
All Aboard! West Coast Express Santa trains Beacon Staff Reporter The extremely popular West Coast Express Santa Train will be back on track offering free rides to passengers in return for new and unwrapped toys for two consecutive Saturdays next month (December 8 and 15). Now in its 16th year, the Santa Train collects [...]
Education and understanding key in building safer communities Beacon Staff Reporter Nov. 18-25 is Restorative Justice Week, an effort to recognize the work of restorative justice groups and their value in building safer communities. The theme for this year’s celebrations – Diverse Needs; Unique Responses – highlights the adaptability of the restorative justice process. Lauding the volunteers [...]
