During large crowds such as Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan, many different types of emergencies can occur.  But are we prepared to deal with emergencies during such events? By Dupinder Kaur Saran Vaisakhi, in Sikhism is a time of celebration through religious festivals. It marks the major events in the history of Sikhism, such as the birth of Khalsa by Guru Gobind …

By Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra To honour the incredible work that Sikh men and women have done before us, let us not forget their struggles, their stories and their names Vaisakhi is a time for rejuvenation, reflection and contemplation. As a Sikh woman, I revel in my Sikh history as it connects to each of these three themes. I revel because …

By Desi Today News Desk Jas Teja has worn many hats during his lifetime. He is a successful businessman who owns multiple gas stations, is a Dj, a wedding photographer, an assistant director, a builder, and an electrical contractor. Jas is a great example of the Canadian dream, immigrants see when they come in this land of opportunities. With limited …

Reflections of Kaur Project – Live   By Tina Balachandran   NO I am not a fan of Women’s Day. And YES the misogyny of the media and token feminism anger me. Year after year I have the same reaction and the same questions – why do we need a day to celebrate and honour women; one day devoted to women- …

Desi Today Q&A with Mayor Mike Hurley, City of Burnaby How has been your journey so far as the new mayor of Burnaby? How has been the council’s support in moving forward with your decisions? In the months since Burnaby voters elected me as Mayor, I have been impressed with the support and professionalism of Councillors and City staff who want to …

SUMMER is quickly approaching, and parents are starting to fill their calendars with vacations and social commitments. It’s also a time when parents may struggle to find short-term childcare for their kids – or just want to keep their children active and limit screen time in the summer. The City of Surrey offers over 150 summer camps ranging from cooking and robotics, to …

London (IANS): UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday expressed regret over the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, describing it as a “shameful scar” on British Indian history. Her comments came just ahead of the 100th anniversary of the bloodbath committed by the British Army during the colonial period. “The United Kingdom deeply regrets what happened and the suffering caused in Jallianwala …

THE annual Vaisakhi Parade, taking place on April 20 in Surrey will once again host a joyous and celebratory event to mark the most important time in the Sikh calendar, the celebration of the harvest and the birth of the Khalsa. This year’s celebration is deemed as one of the largest of its kind in the world and is expected to draw …

PERFORMING for the first time in Vancouver, India and Croatia are set to take to the skies above Metro Vancouver Saturday, July 27 and Saturday, August 3 respectively, while fan favourite, Canada, returns Wednesday, July 31, at the Honda Celebration of Light that is the world’s longest running offshore fireworks competition.  “Back for its 29th year, the Honda Celebration of Light will …

INDUS Media Foundation on Sunday released the book “Duty, Honour and Izzat” written by Steven Purewal and co-sponsored by Khalsa Diwan Society at Vancouver’s Ross Street Gurdwara in the presence of an audience of more than 200 people. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan (far left)with veterans. Photos submitted The book is written for children in a graphic novel format so that it …