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There was an awkward and unusual end to the annual Miss Universe pageant this year as millions tuned in all over the world to watch what has been called one of the biggest blunders in TV history, by none other than Family Fued’s eccentric host, Steve Harvey. Harvey was hosting the Miss Universe pageant this past weekend on Sunday December 20th, …

Earlier this year, the Surrey RCMP proudly announced the promotion of Inspector Mandip “Manny” Mann (Senior Investigator of the Major Crime Section) to superintendent of Investigative Services Officer. Mann is the first person of South Asian descent to take on such an esteemed position within the RCMP in British Columbia. As the Investigative Services Officer for the Surrey RCMP, he …

Politicians are notoriously known to “support the Sikh community” and “take interest Sikh events” before elections. We’ll see these public figures making appearances at Sikh festivals, interrupting weddings with political speeches, and wearing ramal’s with neatly folded hands during Sikh rallies. What is rare, however, is seeing these politicians again doing any of this after the elections. Canada asked for …

At 35-years-old, Alberta MLA, Manmeet Bhullar, has touched more hearts and done more heroic deeds than most people do in a lifetime. “Manmeet left us while he was doing what he loved more than anything – helping someone else,” his sister comments. On November 23rd, Bhullar stopped to come to the aid of passengers in a car that had lost …

There are titles people earn such as “multi-talented” and “triple-threat performer,” but exactly would you call a girl who is: a DJ, film producer, dancer, choreographer, model, management consultant  and so much more? We’d like to call her “one who must not sleep!” Jessica Dhillon is easily one of the hardest working young talents in the entertainment industry. She has …

Reports reveal that car accidents increase as much as 20% in certain areas of the Lower Mainland during winter months. This means increased insurance, more damaged vehicles, numerous injured individuals and even a stark increase in accident-related deaths from December through March. Take initiative this season and get follow our guidelines to ensure safer winter driving! 1.) Get Winter Tires …

Surrey RCMP are asking for the public to be on the lookout for 25-year-old Alyssa Amarshi. Alysssa was last seen at 1:30am in Surrey this Sunday.   Alyssa is 5’2′ and 100 pounds. She is believed to be driving a 2013 Honda Civic, license plate 664 XRH.   Alyssa may have been travelling to Burnaby to her home or may …

Hear Our Lions Roar: The Singh History In our community the term “Singh” is associated with fearlessness, strength, devotion, brotherhood and unity. The beard and turban have come to symbolize these traits in the physical form. Together, these act as the Sikh man’s uniform. These physicalities and titles that come together to create an identity for the individuals baptized within …

I write this article with a heavy heart. I do not want to come off as a victim (I am far from it). I simply want to share what I experienced as a newlywed “westernized” Sikh girl who moved in with her “traditional” in-laws. Why the heavy heart? Simply, my experiences are not isolated. The more I speak to Sikh …

Burnaby-born brothers Gurv and Harv Sihra are making headlines as the next big tag team name in professional wrestling. The “Bollywood Boyz” recently signed with former WWE main-event competitor and founder of TNA Wrestling: Jeff Jarret. The wrestling phenom signed the boys onto his latest franchise called “Global Force Wrestling.” Under Jarrett’s wing, the brothers were flown to the Orleans …