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Reflections from the Construction Innovation Summit Vancouver 2025

on October 11th, 2025 by The Afro News

Held at JW Marriott Parq Hotel | October 2–3, 2025 The 2025 Construction Innovation Summit, hosted at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver, proved to be a pivotal moment for the construction industry. It brought together thought leaders, innovators, and industry professionals to explore current trends, future innovations, and the evolving path forward. Over

Filed under: Business, Canadian News, Events, Local News, Technology Tagged as: AI in Construction, Construction, Innovation, Mental Health, Summit

The Remarkable 44th VIFF 2025 Celebration

on October 11th, 2025 by The Afro News

An Unmissable Cultural Landmark in British Columbia The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has once again cemented its place as a must-attend event on the province’s cultural calendar. For film lovers, creators, and storytellers alike, VIFF 2025 its 44th edition was nothing short of extraordinary. From October 2–12, Vancouver transformed into a cinematic fortress; a

Filed under: Art & Music, Canadian News, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Events, International News, Local News, The Bridge Tagged as: a cinematic fortress; a vibrant jungle, Actors, and connection. Local and international filmmakers, and directors, creativity, producers, screenwriters, storytelling

Celebrate D-Day with Us at Indigo –Granville

on May 6th, 2025 by The Afro News
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Join us in a moving tribute to Canadian courage and sacrifice on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Indigo – Granville, Vancouver. We are honoured to welcome the family of the late Lt. Cdr. Joseph Marston, a proud Vancouver resident, Royal Canadian Navy officer, and true national hero. His remarkable story—surviving a German torpedo

Filed under: Book Reviews, Canadian News, Events Tagged as: Canadian voices, Canadian voices in literature, D-Day, Indigo – Granville, literature, Omaha Beach, vancouver

In Remembrance and Loving Memory of Nalda Callender 

on February 11th, 2025 by Helena Kaufman
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As we reflect on the history and achievements of our community, we pay tribute to one of its most pioneering and influential figures, Nalda Callender. Her legacy continues to shape and inspire many, and as we remember her, The Afro News extends our heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family and the wider community during

Filed under: Canadian News, Events, Familly Matters, Local News, News, The Bridge Tagged as: Black community, Community Contribution, First Memorial Funeral Services, Loving Memory of Nalda Callender, Nalda Callender

Peace and Goodness Thanksgiving  

on October 12th, 2024 by Honore K. Gbedze

We live in the moment of much frustration, injustice, political polarization anger, confusion, and ongoing grave trouble with the church, a global epidemic crisis over a decade now that took many innocent lives everyday. There are those that suffer with other sicknesses in their family, loneliness, hopelessness, Job uncertainty, unemployment, financial difficulty; for many citizens

Filed under: Canadian News, Editor’s Note, Events, Faith, Familly Matters, Local News, Point of View, The Bridge Tagged as: Be hopeful and give thanks!, grateful, hopeful, Thanksgiving, With open eyes and warm hearts filled with Thanksgiving

Must See African Interest Films at VIFF 

on September 11th, 2024 by The Afro News

Full swing for the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, taking place from September 26 – October 6 Must See African Interest Films. Media Partner ,The Afro News Is proud to Sponsor. Black Tea   Director: Abderrahmane Sissako  After saying no on her wedding day, Aya leaves the Ivory Coast for a new life in the buzzing “Chocolate

Filed under: Art & Music, Canadian News, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Events, International News, Local News, News, World Tagged as: 40 Acres, African Films, Black Tea, Film Festival, VIFF

Cleaning Out Your Closet To Help Students In The DRC

on July 18th, 2024 by The Afro News

Coquitlam, B.C. -based Shiloh Place Orphanage Society (www.shilohplace.ca ) is holding a used clothing and household goods collecting drive in South Coquitlam, until Saturday July 27th , in support of their small, low-barrier elementary school in Lubumbashi, DRC. 120 girls and boys attend classes there. Some are orphans living with extended family. Others are from

Filed under: Around the Town, Canadian News, Education, Events, Local News Tagged as: low-income families, Shiloh Place School

Celebrate Canada Day

on July 1st, 2024 by Honore K. Gbedze

Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common. It is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which were born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors, and which are voiced in nearly all of the

Filed under: Canadian News, Events, Local News, Opinion/Comment, Point of View, The Bridge Tagged as: Bonne Celebrations Canada, Canada Day, Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities, Celebrate canada, Happy Canada Day

CJMAS Announces Fundraising Walk in Conjunction with Vancouver Sun Run Event Surrey

on March 30th, 2024 by The Afro News

CJMAS Announces Fundraising Walk in Conjunction with Vancouver Sun Run Event Surrey, BC March 10, 2024 – Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society (CJMAS), a prominent charity dedicated to promoting health and education initiatives in Jamaica, is excited to announce its virtual participation in the upcoming Vancouver Sun Run via its annual special fundraising walk on

Filed under: Canadian News, Events, Health and Fitness, Local News, Sports News Tagged as: health and education in Jamaica, Vancouver Sun Run Event Surrey

The 2024 Elevate Vancouver Autoshow

on March 24th, 2024 by The Afro News

While the display showcase lineup was quite limited and only a handful of the known car makers and models were represented there were some wow moments to behold. 

Filed under: Business, Canadian News, Events, International News, News, World Tagged as: Electric Car, Tesla Cybertruck, Vancouver Autoshow, Vancouver Autoshow 2024
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