Held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the spectacular Aria Convention Centre in Surrey, the gala event was presented by the Royal Bank of Canada, and attended by about 800 esteemed guests, including influential political leaders, dignitaries, business icons, and trailblazing achievers from across Canada.
The festival of light is here, bringing with it not just joy and togetherness, but also the perfect opportunity to begin our love affair with ethnic fashion.
On January 3, 2022, Preet reached the South Pole after skiing solo for 700 miles over 40 days. She became the first woman of color to achieve this feat.
This is not just the story of a police chief. It’s the story of an immigrant, a son, a father, a teammate, and a bridge-builder. A story of humility and honor, of cultural duality lived with grace, and of a man who has carried his roots through every rank and precinct.
At a time when Punjabi beats are all the rage around the world and rightly so, two Surrey artists are rewriting what it means to be global, brown, and unapologetically Punjabi. One’s a turbaned powerhouse whose soulful voice commands both trap and tradition. The other? A lyrical magician whose words jive perfectly between ancestral pride and genre-bending swagger. Meet Inderpal Moga and Chani Nattan—Surrey’s own duo who are not only riding the Punjabi music wave, they’re helping shape its tide.
In the heart of Canada’s rich multicultural landscape is a man whose journey has not only broken barriers but has also inspired generations of Sikhs across the country. Baltej Singh Dhillon’s story is one of resilience, conviction, and an indomitable spirit to uphold his identity and principles. From being the first turbaned officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to his recent appointment to the Senate, his path has been anything but ordinary. As Vaisakhi approaches, a time of renewal and reflection for Sikhs worldwide, there is no better moment to celebrate this trailblazer who has paved the way for inclusivity while staying true to his roots.
