Over the next few days, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from all over the world will celebrate the holiday of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, a tradition that dates back thousands of years in ancient India.

CANCELLED: Tsunami NOTICES for areas of coastal B.C.; Oct. 28, 2012 (3:22AM), info via Emergency Info BC.

Today is Eid al-Adha, a day Muslims will commemorate the Festival of Sacrifice. For some, it will be the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.

I am delighted to extend my best wishes to the people of Fijian descent as you celebrate the 42nd anniversary of your independence.

Minister John Yap conveyed on behalf of the Government of British Columbia to the government of Hong Kong SAR condolences on the tragic ferry accident off Lamma Island on Oct. 1, 2012.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Ugandan descent as they celebrate the Golden Jubilee of their independence as a nation and country.

The British Columbia Ferry Commission, the independent regulator of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries), has released details on its final price cap decision for the remaining three years of the third performance term for BC Ferries. The final decision allows for annual increases in the price cap for all route groups as follows:

I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Korean descent all over the world as you come together to celebrate Chuseok this September 30th as has been done for hundreds and hundreds of years.