An obvious part of solving this problem is diversifying mainstream newsrooms through the hiring of reporters from diverse communities
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Author: Jagdeesh Mann
In Surrey’s Muddy Election, Local Media should Guard Against Spreading the Dirt
The ongoing story of phony absentee ballots, and vote-buying swirling around Surrey’s current municipal election is cast with a perfect mix of characters—vulnerable immigrants, greedy…
View More In Surrey’s Muddy Election, Local Media should Guard Against Spreading the DirtWanted: First Non-white Mayor of Vancouver
Over its 132-year history since incorporation as a city, Vancouver has had 39 mayors. All of them have been white men. Change seems to be…
View More Wanted: First Non-white Mayor of VancouverKhalistan – Theatre of the Absurd
It’s likely Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saw events playing out differently than how they actually turned out for his recent state visit to India. Like…
View More Khalistan – Theatre of the AbsurdFaith a Big Factor in Giving by New Canadians
New Canadians from South Asia, China and the Philippines are more likely to donate to charitable causes than the general population, a new survey has…
View More Faith a Big Factor in Giving by New CanadiansJagmeet Singh fails to Typecast Easily, Despite CBC’s Best Efforts
Nearly 70 years since South Asians won the right to vote in Canada, Jagmeet Singh has become the first non-white leader of one of the…
View More Jagmeet Singh fails to Typecast Easily, Despite CBC’s Best EffortsBlack Prince Rescues Duleep Singh, but Does Not Set Him Free
To be the “last king” of anything means you left this world either a legend or a tragic figure. Maharajah Duleep Singh, the final monarch…
View More Black Prince Rescues Duleep Singh, but Does Not Set Him FreeDefence Minister’s Recent Trip Leaves Him Seeking Cover
Anyone who has travelled to subcontinent knows it is not always such a salubrious destination. Incredible India, as the country sells itself in tourism brochures,…
View More Defence Minister’s Recent Trip Leaves Him Seeking CoverConflating Cultural Values with Secular Ideals
Though I have family’s roots in B.C. going back a century, I stumble when cataloging the “unique” values underlying Canadian culture. The default list reads…
View More Conflating Cultural Values with Secular IdealsHe Fought to Mainstream the Turban
One of the most celebrated veterans in Canada, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Pritam Singh Jauhal, passed away peacefully this past week with his family by his…
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