National

Premier John Horgan Recognizes PICS Board Chair Resham (Paul) Dosanjh

Darpan News Desk, 13 Dec, 2019 11:18 PM

Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society’s (PICS) welcomed Premier John Horgan at the PICS Assisted Living Facility on December 9, 2019.

After making the big announcement to build a Second Hospital in Surrey, Premier John Horgan visited PICS Seniors Housing facility to honour PICS Board Chair, Resham (Paul) Dosanjh for his exceptional contributions to British Columbia through volunteering twenty-five thousand hours with PICS.

“It’s our honour and privilege to have a selfless leader and exemplary role model as our Board Chair,” said PICS CEO Mr. Satbir Singh Cheema. Honorable Premier also joined our seniors for a game of cards and promised to visit again.

Premier Horgan is not new to PICS and the PICS Seniors Housing, he has supported PICS tremendously over the past few years and was the Guest of Honor at the Friends of PICS Gala in 2018.

Board members Dave Hans, Arvinder Bubber and Paul Dosanjh were there to welcome the Premier along with PICS management team and staff.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Building Code Changes To Help Build More Safe, Affordable Homes

New updates to the B.C. Building and Plumbing Code (B.C. Building Code) support innovative construction methods to help build more affordable homes faster, while enhancing building standards for energy efficiency and safety for British Columbians.

Building Code Changes To Help Build More Safe, Affordable Homes

British Columbians Urged To Prepare For Winter Storms

As winter weather rolls in provincewide, British Columbians need to prepare for slick streets, freezing temperatures and power outages so they can stay safe and warm.

British Columbians Urged To Prepare For Winter Storms

UPDATE: Surrey Police Response To Youth Criminal Activity In Newton

Police have been actively engaged in this issue since March, investigating 50 individuals connected to these groups, and working with business and property managers to improve area safety.

UPDATE: Surrey Police Response To Youth Criminal Activity In Newton

Anti-Racism Network Launches To Build Safer Communities For People

Communities throughout British Columbia will be safer and more inclusive for people with the launch of the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network.

Anti-Racism Network Launches To Build Safer Communities For People

Vancouver Empty Homes Tax Nets Another $39M As Number Of Vacant Properties Drop, City Says

Since the City’s Empty Homes Tax (EHT) was launched in 2016, the program has created $39.7 million in net revenue to fund affordable housing initiatives across the city. There has also been an increase in occupied properties and a decrease in vacant properties.

Vancouver Empty Homes Tax Nets Another $39M As Number Of Vacant Properties Drop, City Says

Ford Says He's Learning French, Offers A 'Bonjour, Comment Ca Va' As Evidence

TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is working on learning French and thinks it will be "pretty easy" to pick up.