
Interview Simone X Harpo Mander - Executive Director of 5X Fest
5X Fest returns this weekend! 🎉 5X Fest 2025 | June 12-14 in Surrey & Vancouver Celebrate 20 Years of Panjabi Culture & Creativity This year, 5X Fest marks two decades since the founding of VIBC with an unforgettable lineup of music, art, and community. From exclusive showcases and underground parties to mas...
Jun 11, 2025

Interview: Simone chats with Jessi Cruickshank about her upcoming tour in Vancouver
Jessi Cruickshank is bringing her Now That's What I Call Live Tour to Vancouver May 1st Commodore Ballroom. (Location changed from Hollywood Theatre) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessi Cruickshank (@jessicruickshank) In this chat we talk about what to expect at the show and how Jessi balances it all - c...
Apr 23, 2025

INTERVIEW: Illustrator, Art Director and Author, Anu Chouhan- Creator of Whitecaps FC Vaisakhi Logo
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC is taking on the Colorado Rapids Saturday April 5th as they host the Fourth Annual Vaisakhi Celebration. Kick off from BC Place is set for 6:30 p.m. I love attending this evening as it honours the vibrant culture and traditions of the Sikh and South Asian communities, while uniting fans for a...
Apr 03, 2025
International Women's Day 2025
Imagine a gender-equal world, A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's Diverse and inclusive, where difference is valued and celebrated. Saturday, March 8th on International Women's Day, 104.3 The Breeze accepts the call to come together and accelerate action. When we inspire others to unde...
Mar 06, 2025

Simone's Holiday Gift Guide
It's the most wonderful time of the year - right?! Except if you have no ideas on what gifts to give. Let's help you out. It's a great time to support our local businesses. Here are some great gift ideas to consider! 1. Heather Lynn Cashmere Bliss Socks Ok so I need to have my feet cozy at all times. Yes I sleep with s...
Nov 28, 2024

Interview: Amanda Sayfy, Dress For Success Vancouver
It's a milestone year for Dress for Success Vancouver as they celebrate 25 years at the 12th annual Success Luncheon on November 20th at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Dress for Success Vancouver empowers unemployed and underemployed women to achieve financial independence and personal success through full and fulfilli...
Oct 31, 2024

Interview: Joanna Jagger, Founder WORTH Association & Event Details Yes Shef
An event with great food, drinks and and the top female chefs in the city? Let's go! Recently chatted with Joanna Jagger, CEO of WORTH Association about the upcoming Yes Shef event and the work the association is doing to nurture the future of the culinary industry and to make it more inclusive and diverse. Listen here...
Oct 22, 2024

Interview: Karen Dosanjh, Be The Light, Advisory Board Member
Be the Light Society (BTLS), is a registered, non-profit charity focused on creating community through education and impact to help South Asian women and girls transcend beyond gender, cultural, and social barriers. In 2024,the BTLS reached its ambitious goal to donate twenty-two $2,500 scholarships to deserving South ...
Oct 15, 2024

INTERVIEW: Usman Riaz, Director "The Glassworker" Featured At ISAFF This Year
The International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) is in full swing right now. Love that the theme this year is 'Crossroads' - to celebrate South Asian cinema and culture as a hub and a place where many roads intersect. The festival this year will bring together 19 World Premiers, 8 North American Premieres, and 23 C...
Sep 26, 2024

SD73 schools remain safe despite increase in COVID-19 exposures, says Superintendent
While there have been at least 14 COVID-19 cases at Sa-Hali Secondary, the superintendent for School District 73 says schools in general continue to remain safe places. Speaking to NL News, Terry Sullivan though admits the situation is concerning with at least 18 staff and about 200 students self-isolating as of the la...
Aug 20, 2024