Canadian Immigrants

It will take time for the toll of the pandemic to be fully quantified, but stories of how the healthcare workforce has really been put to the test during past 2 years, are in abundance. Nurses in COVID-19 hot spots, across the world, have been asked to do the unimaginable. They have pushed body and mind to the limit to …

By Surbhi Gogia It is said that what’s meant to be yours will come to you. Sneha’s story of becoming an artist is an example of this wonderful life cycle. Her childhood dream of becoming an artist was lost due to life’s other priorities, but eventually the universe brought her closer to her dream once she landed in Canada. A science …

It is universally believed that men process emotions differently than women. While most women tend to recognize and express how they are feeling, when it comes to men, society has set different expectations from this gender. It is socially acceptable for women to express their feelings, like sadness, fear or tears. But men are not encouraged to outwardly express their …

The 2021 Home Owner Grant threshold is set at $1.625 million, ensuring the same percentage of British Columbia homeowners continue to be eligible. New in 2021, the Province is taking over full administration of the grant program to ease the burden on municipalities. The Province already administers the grant for rural homeowners. Homeowners in all municipalities will now submit their …

Sukh Dhaliwal, MP from Surrey-Newton, played an important role in reuniting many South Asian families who were torn apart due to Pandemic flight restrictions. In an interview with Desi Today, he shares his experiences. DT) It has been more than 6 months since our World was toppled down by the Coronavirus pandemic. Can you tell us some of the major …

By Surbhi Gogia Meet social enterprise and interpretation/translation business leader Harsh Thakkar who was named one of this year’s RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Many of us often blame our weaknesses on destiny and learn to live with them. Whereas weaknesses are essential part of our lives and are means to grow individually. In his book The Art of Learning: A …

PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday issued the following statement in recognition of Navratri: “This evening, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Navratri. “Celebrated over nine nights and ten days in autumn, Navratri symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Hindu …

Raj Arneja’s new book evokes powerful emotions of becoming a mother Raj Arneja’s joy to motherhood is her most fulfilling life experience.  Her journey is filled with emotions and strife, after traveling thousands of miles from Canada to India which led her to a happiness beyond her own expectations. Raj, the Director of Corporate Engagement and Philanthropy at Nanak Foods, recently …

By Surbhi Gogia Famous hockey commentator Don Cherry was recently fired for making on-air, racist remarks. It just displayed how Canadian media, in general, is becoming intolerant towards racism. However, things were not the same a few decades ago. Ironically, it was not even acceptable to have an Indian name for the mainstream media show hosts. Here is the story …

Neelam Sahota, CEO of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, is reminding communities an important message of humanity this holiday season By Surbhi Gogia Christmas is much more than a festival of gifts and parties; it is a time to celebrate the spirit of giving. This holiday season, Neelam Sahota, CEO, of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, has an important message on sharing our …