Semiahmoo Peninsula businesses will be showcased at an upcoming trade show. The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business Trade Show on the Peninsula June 1-2 at Peace Arch Curling Club in White Rock. The two-day event offers a unique platform for companies to exhibit their products, services, and innovations to a receptive audience from South Surrey, White Rock, and neighboring communities, a chamber release notes. The trade show also promises valuable networking opportunities for business owners, professionals, and decision-makers alike, it continues....… Semiahmoo Peninsula businesses will be showcased at an upcoming trade show. The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business Trade Show on the Peninsula June 1-2 at Peace Arch Curling Club in White Rock. The two-day event offers a unique platform for companies to exhibit their products, services, and innovations to a receptive audience from South Surrey, White Rock, and neighboring communities, a chamber release notes. The trade show also promises valuable networking opportunities for business owners, professionals, and decision-makers alike, it continues....WW…

India’s Foreign Affairs Minister says Canada is his country’s “biggest problem” when it comes to Sikh separatism. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also accused Canada of welcoming criminals when asked about his reaction to developments in the case of a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. RCMP charged three Indian nationals last Friday in the death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead last June as he left a temple in Surrey, B.C. His death sparked a wave of protests and rallies against Indian diplomats in Canada, particularly after Prime Minister...… India’s Foreign Affairs Minister says Canada is his country’s “biggest problem” when it comes to Sikh separatism. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar also accused Canada of welcoming criminals when asked about his reaction to developments in the case of a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries. RCMP charged three Indian nationals last Friday in the death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead last June as he left a temple in Surrey, B.C. His death sparked a wave of protests and rallies against Indian diplomats in Canada, particularly after Prime Minister...WW…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the charges laid Friday in relation to the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Speaking Saturday at a Sikh Foundation of Canada gala at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Trudeau said Canadians have a fundamental right to live safely, free from discrimination and threats of violence. Nijjar was shot last June in Surrey, and his death set off a wave of protests and rallies from local communities against diplomats from India. Three Indian nationals were charged in the 2023 killing, which threw Ottawa’s relationship with...… Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged the charges laid Friday in relation to the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Speaking Saturday at a Sikh Foundation of Canada gala at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Trudeau said Canadians have a fundamental right to live safely, free from discrimination and threats of violence. Nijjar was shot last June in Surrey, and his death set off a wave of protests and rallies from local communities against diplomats from India. Three Indian nationals were charged in the 2023 killing, which threw Ottawa’s relationship with...WW…

Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...…Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...WW…

Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...… Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...WW…