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Chhath Puja 2026 Celebrations in Metro Vancouver

Chhath Puja 2026 Celebrations in Metro Vancouver

Surrey (Richa Walia): The BAJA Cultural Association BC is set to host Chhath Puja Celebration 2026 on November 14 and 15 in Metro Vancouver, bringing more than 1,000 expected devotees and visitors together for a major celebration of the traditional Hindu festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. National Times is the media partner for this event. The celebration will take place at Durga Bhameshwari Temple, 7984 123 Street, Surrey, BC V3W 3V4, with devotees observing the traditional rituals associated with the four-day Chhath Puja. The festival highlights devotion, discipline, purity, gratitude for nature and the Sun,…
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Warmer, Drier Spring Likely for Metro Vancouver After Rare Snowless Winter

Warmer, Drier Spring Likely for Metro Vancouver After Rare Snowless Winter

Metro Vancouver(Rajeev Sharma): Following an unusually mild winter with no snowfall for the first time in over four decades, Metro Vancouver could be heading into a spring season marked by higher temperatures and below-average rainfall, according to forecasters. Meteorologist Matt Loney from Environment and Climate Change Canada indicated that long-range projections point to a warmer and drier pattern developing through the coming months. While short-term fluctuations are expected, the broader outlook suggests that April’s latter half, along with May and June, may see sustained above-normal temperatures. As the Easter weekend approaches, residents can expect sunny skies and a notable spike…
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