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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Sikhs Hoping for Recognition of 1984 Killings in India Amid Free-Trade Talks
Though it can be criticised as lip service, the Canadian government’s ongoing ‘dialogue’ on human rights with China sometimes has a bite. This was evident…
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Sikhs Hope Komagata Maru Apology Addresses Historic Racism
Nearly two years after the 100 year anniversary of the Komagata Maru arriving in the Burrard Inlet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer an official…
View More Sikhs Hope Komagata Maru Apology Addresses Historic RacismCanada Defends Fast-Track Refugee Plan to U.S.
In this week’s round-up of what’s been making headlines in Canada’s ethnic media: India’s Republic Day was not a celebration for everyone, Ontario Premier Kathleen…
View More Canada Defends Fast-Track Refugee Plan to U.S.Vancouver Play Highlights Canada’s Forgotten Martyr Mewa Singh
Depending on whom you ask, the actions of Louis Riel, and Dr. Norman Bethune, along with others who lived through difficult times, can be seen…
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Govt Urged to Improve Services for Non-Christian Inmates
Religion can be a key element in the rehabilitation of inmates. However, for minorities, changes to prison chaplaincy services during the Conservative government made following…
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A Cabinet that Looks Like Canada
Diversity of all kinds was pivotal for Justin Trudeau in the recent election, and on Wednesday, the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada kept one of…
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What Makes Brampton Voters Tick
With campaigning for the 42nd Canadian federal election on October 19 gaining momentum, the issues uppermost amongst voters in the ridings of Brampton, a city…
View More What Makes Brampton Voters TickAkali Dal Seeks Sikh Votes in Canada
India’s oldest regional political party, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), which rules Punjab, is sending special teams to Canada to woo votes from Sikhs who…
View More Akali Dal Seeks Sikh Votes in CanadaSecurity Ramped Up for Indian PM’s Visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks set for a major outreach towards the powerful Sikh community in Canada but that is not going to stop…
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