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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 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- …

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 …

SURREY RCMP are investigating a shooting and what is believed to be a related collision which occurred in the Guildford area. At approximately 9 p.m. on Monday (April 1), police received a report of shots fired in the 15300-block of 102A Street. Witnesses reported seeing a blue sedan fleeing the area. A short time later, Surrey RCMP received numerous 911 calls …

 Sahara Services to launch #notmysecret as part of their sexual abuse awareness campaign to end the silence surrounding it On April 5th, 2019, Sahara Services, in collaboration with Social Foundry, will be hosting an evening with survivors and artists, showcasing their art around themes of sexual abuse, empowerment and healing. Featured visual and spoken art, and stories, will reflect creators’ …

TOASTMASTERS International – District 96 (Vancouver & Yukon) on Wednesday announced that RCMP Inspector Baltej Singh Dhillon is the recipient of its Communication & Leadership Award for 2018-2019.  Toastmasters International (www.Toastmasters.org) is a 94-year-old non-profit organisation and a world leader in communication and leadership with over 16,000 clubs in 143 countries. Every year,  districts within Toastmasters award the Communication & Leadership Award to one local non-Toastmaster who exemplifies …

Vancouver Police are warning the public after local seniors were defrauded out of $3.1 million in five different cases. In two cases, VPD investigators were able to recover just over $2.5 million of the stolen money.  In each case, a fraudster called an elderly person on a landline and pretended to be either an employee of a jewelry store or …