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Neighbourhood Profile

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Postal Code: V3X 0K2 Census Tract:  9330185.25 Total Population: 4,690 Neighbourhood Description: The “Panorama Ridge” area of Surrey, 56 Ave and 132st Street.  This is where I live. Three interesting findings about my neighbourhood: 1. This neighbourhood is a lot more South Asian than most. Nearly half (41.2%) of the population of this census tract belongs to Indian ethnicity, compared to just 8.2% of the population of Vancouver CMA. This figure did not come as a big surprise considering Surrey is perceived as an integration zone with a booming South Asian community.  The fact that many people self-identify as having Indian ethics, making 41.2% of the local population shows how culturally diverse Surrey is compared to Vancouver CMA. 2.  Indigenous presence in this neighbourhood is limited. Only a fraction(0.6%) of the total population of this census tract belongs to the Indigenous population which as compared to Vancouver CMA (2.4%) is quite...

Introduction Blog

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Introduction Blog Hi, my name is Chandandeep Singh and I am currently enrolled in KPU’s diploma program of the General Studies.   I chose General Studies since it provides a broad spectrum of opportunities from different disciplines.   I did not know what to choose as a career and so, ventured into various disciplines such as psychology, criminology arts computers business. In the past, I had taken JRNL1160 and enjoyed it.   In the same way, this course is turning out to be quite enjoyable and so far how the classes are going I think at the end of the session I will gain a lot more knowledge about Journalism.   A place that has imprinted itself in my memory is London, UK in 2019.   It was an amazing holiday destination that offered me the opportunity to interact with individuals from different cultures.   For the first time, I tried curly fries and they tasted so good.  The general weather was moderate, a refreshing change from the usual hot climate in...