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
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The Remarkable 44th VIFF 2025 Celebration
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
In Remembrance and Loving Memory of Nalda Callender
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
Pleasures of Life at Your Table Brought by Annual Tasting of Wines from Italy
Savouring the season pairs well with the pleasures of life as Vancouver’s wine enthusiasts come into the holidays ahead after their cherished annual tradition: A Tasting of Wines from Italy. The 29th edition of the wine roadshow launched at Vancouver’s elegant Terminal City Club on October 28, 2024. The Italian Trade Commission hosts the Canadian
Even with Minimum Wage Hikes, Workers are Falling Behind
The minimum wage increase in Canada is being outpaced by rising rental costs On Oct. 1, the minimum wage increased in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island. All other provinces except Alberta brought in increases earlier this year. That means most minimum-wage workers are doing better, right? Right? Not necessarily. Minimum-wage workers
Peace and Goodness Thanksgiving
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
Must See African Interest Films at VIFF
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






A Giant Branch of the Ebony Tree Has Fallen
Honourable Senator Oliver: I became a senator in 1990, and since that time, there have been enormous changes in our Canadian society and Canadians have been forced to recognize the fact that White people don’t own and run a country of 33 million people anymore.