Nankana Sahib, Oct 28 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan laid the foundation stone of Baba Guru Nanak University here on Monday. The initiative is part of the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikh religion, who was born in Nankana Sahib, a small town in the Punjab province of Pakistan, where Sikhs from around the world go …

Vancouver – The Vancouver Police Department is partnering with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, BC Ambulance Service, and the Canadian National Fireworks Association to encourage everyone to have a safe and responsible Halloween. The VPD reminds the public to keep safety top of mind this Halloween by following these simple safety tips: Use reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights to improve visibility …

Vancouver – With 2019 on track to be a record year for mushroom poisoning calls, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) Drug and Poison Information Centre is urging British Columbians to use extreme caution when foraging or consuming wild mushrooms.  Poison Control received 201 mushroom poisoning calls as of September 30, 2019, well on track to being one of the most active …

BRITISH Columbia is taking the next step in its fight against money laundering and tax evasion by requiring private B.C. businesses to keep transparency records of beneficial owners. “Hidden ownership is distorting our economy and driving up our real estate market,” said Carole James, Minister of Finance. “Right now, businesses operating in our province can hide their ownership behind numbered companies …

Surrey, BC — Mayor Doug McCallum joined over 700 students, parents and teachers from Cambridge Elementary School for a clean-up event today, wrapping up Surrey’s city-wide Love Where You Live Campaign.  The initiative, which began in April, called on residents, business owners, schools and community groups to step up and get involved in keeping Surrey clean and welcoming.  “The key to …

By Surbhi Gogia  The famous Break-up song girl, Jonita Gandhi has made a special place right in the heart of Bollywood  Jonita Gandhi, known to the Indo-Canadian community as Toronto’s Nightingale, was born in New Delhi, India and moved to Toronto as an infant, growing up with strong influences in Canadian culture while maintaining a close connection to her Indian …

Meet Jahan Geet Singh, India’s youngest female Dhol player. The 21 year old Chandigarh resident is currently pursuing law from Punjab University. Being a girl, she always wanted to do something unique and inspiring. When she was young she saw some men playing Dhol and was so fascinated by it, that she decided to play the instrument herself. She was …

By Surbhi Gogia  We all rightly marvel at the skills of talented musicians, especially when they effortlessly play classical complex forms of music — wondering how does someone become so skilled? The questions we can’t help but ask: Are they born talented? Does it run in genes? Is it hard work and practice? Obviously, hours and hours of dedicated practice is …

South Asian community has been struggling to deal with Gang violence and South Asian youth involvement in it for quite a long time. Organizations and individuals have been working tirelessly to spread awareness about this problem. Meet Jacquile Singh Kambo, a graduate of Capilano University, who too has made a unique contribution in raising awareness about this issue through meaningful …

Shirin Ariff is an inspirational speaker, author, and women’s empowerment coach committed to helping women find their strength. After braving immigration to Canada and surviving thyroid cancer, Shirin understands adversity. Despite the lemons that life handed her, she dug deep and found resilience. Today, she empowers other women to become their own North Stars. Read her message to bring a …