‘Bringing back basic rights and protections that were gutted by the BC Liberals government’ NEW legislation to bolster British Columbia’s employment standards will better protect children and youth from dangerous work, and deliver improved support for workers whose rights have been violated, said the Province on Monday. “When British Columbians head out to their workplace, they need to know their safety …

CATCH-UP PROGRAM OFFERS CLINICS ACROSS THE REGION SURREY, B.C. - Fraser Health is taking steps to ensure children are protected from measles as part of the provincial Measles Immunization Catch-up Program<https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019HLTH0046-000442>. As cases of measles continue to be identified in the Lower Mainland, we are providing an opportunity for unimmunized and under immunized children to get vaccinated. The program runs …

Vancouver, British Columbia, April 29, 2019… Individual income tax and benefit returns for 2018 are due at 11:59PM on April 30, 2019. If you are self-employed and have a balance owing, you must also file by the deadline to avoid penalties. So far, more than 18 million Canadians have filed their returns, 90% doing so electronically.  If you haven’t filed your return …

Vancouver, British Columbia, April 24, 2019… Getting ready to do your 2018 taxes <https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/taxes-get-ready.html>? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a few tips that could save you time and money. At tax time, here are eight things to remember: File your tax return Most Canadian income tax and benefit returns for the 2018 tax year are due on April 30, …

Daughter of Late Ravi Shankar Celebrates 20-year Career with New Album that Searches for Peace Amidst Social and Political Chaos Vancouver, BC — The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia presents the singular stylings of Anoushka Shankar on April 27, 2019, at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Divine sitar player, acclaimed composer, …

NINE South Asians were elected MLAs in Alberta on Tuesday – six from the United Conservative Party (UCP) and three from the NDP – as Jason Kenney’s UCP won a big majority. The UCP was projected to win 62 of 87 seats, while Rachel Notley’s NDP was projected to bag 25 seats, down from 52, and will become the Official Opposition. …

A new Stop of Interest sign has been unveiled at the Gur Sikh Temple and Heritage Museum in Abbotsford, providing travellers with information about the oldest still-standing Sikh “gurdwara” in North America. “B.C.’s Stop of Interest signs are a way to share our province’s history,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “The new sign will help tell the story …

SURREY – Vaisakhi is a time for family, religious celebration and of course, food! As over 500,000 people prepare to attend the community parade in Surrey with their loved ones, here are some healthy eating and food safety tips from Fraser Health for a fun and happy Vaisakhi. Healthy eating: *       With so many festive dishes to choose from, it’s …

Meet American businessman, philanthropist and a Sikh trailblazer, who is spreading the true message of Vaisakhi through his actions and is now all set to influence American political milieu with the same message  By Surbhi Gogia Every April, communities across the world come together to celebrate Vaisakhi. For centuries it has marked the beginning of spring harvest for farmers in …

By: Sharon Heer For many Sikhs around the world, Vaisakhi is a celebration of the winter harvest festival and the start of a new year. During this time, many people in the community visit the Gurudwara, do Seva, and show gratitude for their blessings. Wheat is celebrated in this festival along with cereals like oats and barley, some fruits and …