Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Education

Vancouver Pays A Fitting Tribute To Komagata Maru Passengers                                                 

By Zile Singh A Japanese ship named Komagata Maru with 376 passengers on board,  comprising theSikhs, Hindus, and Muslims from India, sailed from Hong Kong.  It reached the Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, BC  on May 23, 1914. Due to Canada’s Continuous...

Record Breaking Year For Surrey Libraries As Readers Checkout 1.1 Million Digital Books In 2023

Surrey Libraries had a record breaking year as readers checkout over 1 million digital books. Surrey Libraries loaned out a record-breaking 1.134 million items from its digital collection in 2023 (674,315 eBooks, 358,946 eAudiobooks, and 100,754 eMagazines). This milestone...

Student Visit Richmond Gurdwara

A number of students and their teacher from the Lifeteams program in Abbotsford visited India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 # 5 Road, Richmond  on Monday, January 15. On behalf of the Gurdwara Management Committee it...

Students Share Their Challenges of Being Hindu on Canadian Campuses At Youth Event

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article from the Coalition of Hindus of North America (Canada) on their conference didn’t point to specifics where Hindus are subjected to Hinduphobia and it is a stretch to compare Hinduphobia to anti-Semitism as Islamophobia is...

Following Slow Start BC Finally Begins Public Engagement On Planned South Asian Canadian Museum

After announcing the much touted new South Asian Canadian museum, it’s been slow going but now the provincial NDP government is moving forward with new website which will provide British Columbians with opportunities to share their vision for the...

Punjabi Language Education Association Faces Key Concerns And Challenges

By Zile Singh I came across a beautiful quote by Nelson Mandelaabout mother tongue. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.  If you talk to him in his mother language, that...

South Asian Youngsters Among Surrey Libraries 2023 Youth Writing Contest Winners

Young South Asian short-story writers were among the winners of Surrey 2023 Surrey Libraries Youth Writing Contest, an annual writing competition for youth aged 12-18. “For as long as I can remember, writing has been my refuge, my voice,...

Indo-Canadian ER Doctor To Lead Rally For Healthcare Now – Bridging The Equality Gap South Of The Fraser

An Indo-Canadian ER physician will lead a rally on September 9th for Healthcare Now - Bridging the Equality Gap South of the Fraser.  In a resounding display of unity and concern for their community's well-being, citizens from all walks...

Richmond Unveils Komagata Maru And Sikh Heritage Signage

The City of Richmond has unveiled two new interpretive signs to honour the history of Sikhs in Richmond Wednesday. The signs, located in King George Park adjacent to Cambie Community Centre, also acknowledge the Komagatu Maru incident of 1914...

Canada Announces New Immigration Stream Tailored To Health Workers

The Federal Government announced a new immigration stream tailored to health workers as communities across Canada need health workers. The govt said health field is one of several key sectors of Canada’s labour force which is facing unprecedented shortages....
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Is Surrey Ready To Be BC’s Largest City With One Million Residents?

Surrey is about to become British Columbia's largest city by 2029, with a population of one million by 2042,...
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One Person Dead Following Surrey Residential Fire

One person was found dead following a residential fire in Surrey. Surrey RCMP is assisting Surrey Fire Service following the fatal residential fire in...

Surrey Council Approves 72 Avenue Extension Connecting 152 To Hwy 15

Following the 84th connection that connected King George to 140th Street, Surrey Council on Monday approved the extension of 72 Avenue between 152 Street...

VPD Charges 19-Year-Old In South Slope Murder Of Vinay Aujla

Vancouver Police investigation into a homicide in South Vancouver in October 2021 of a young Indo-Canadian man has resulted in arrest and charges against...

Indo-Canadian Man From Surrey Wanted On Multiple Warrants

Surrey RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with locating an Indo-Canadian man who is wanted for failing to comply with their release conditions....