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“On Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors Issue”

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“On Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors Issue”

ShareOn Their Own: The Trials of South Asian Seniors is an hour-long Canadian documentary airs for the first time Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 8 pm on OMNI 2. The unique documentary examines the plight of senior immigrants of South Asian origin. By sharing the story of one remarkable elderly couple surviving on their own, more »

Tolerance is a positive force

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Tolerance is a positive force

ShareDr. Stephen Gill It is very encouraging that the United Nations has proved its interest in the spirit of tolerance through several means. The philosophy of awareness was behind the Year of Tolerance that was observed in 1995. To generate public awareness of tolerance to different cultures and religions, projects were launched. These projects included more »

Peace Welcome Club’s First Book Drive is Up!!

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Peace Welcome Club’s First Book Drive is Up!!

ShareBy Stephanie Pollard Harnoor Gill gives back to his community every time the opportunity presents itself; the Peace Welcome Club Book Drive is no exception. Set to be held on Friday, November 16 at the Gellert Community Centre (10241 Eighth Line) in Georgetown, Ontario from 5-6 p.m. , the drive aims to collect gently used more »

Film reveals Canadian Sikh community’s World War I stories

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Film reveals Canadian Sikh community’s World War I stories

ShareWhen it comes to the history of Canada’s South Asian community, Sikhs form a significant portion of the mosaic. Every year, Canadians participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony and pay special tribute to those compatriots who died defending their country during the wars. Until recently, nothing much was known about handful of Sikhs who joined more »

PM announces Social Security Agreement with India

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PM announces Social Security Agreement with India

SharePrime Minister Stephen Harper and Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, today witnessed the signing of the Canada-India Social Security Agreement. This will enable Canada and India to better coordinate the pension benefits and contributions for their citizens who have worked in both countries. The Prime Minister made the announcement during his six-day state visit more »

Indo-Canadian Sunny Leone most ‘dangerous celebrity’ on Net

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Indo-Canadian Sunny Leone most ‘dangerous celebrity’ on Net

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Ken Herar given Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

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Ken Herar given Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

ShareEleven Mission and one Maple Ridge resident were presented the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals this past Saturday by Pitt Meadow-Maple Ridge-Mission Member of Parliament Randy Kamp at the Cedarbrooke Chateau in Mission. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is a commemorative medal created to mark the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth more »

PM Harper pushes trade, investment with preoccupied India

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PM Harper pushes trade, investment with preoccupied India

SharePrime Minister Stephen Harper came to the Indian capital on Monday with the message that Canada is prepared to talk serious business, but his hosts don’t appear to be as ready to sign off on freer trade yet. Three important agreements — a foreign investment protection deal, an economic partnership or free-trade pact, and the more »

$4.6M investment helps integrate skilled permanent immigrants

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$4.6M investment helps integrate skilled permanent immigrants

ShareVICTORIA – More skilled immigrants will be able to fully utilize their skills in the B.C. economy, as the B.C. government invests in projects and programs to speed up and improve the process for immigrants to get their credentials and qualifications recognized to work in B.C. With B.C. having over 280 regulated occupations, an efficient more »

First Annual South Asia Film Festival

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First Annual South Asia Film Festival

ShareThe First Annual South Asia Film Festival (SAFF) kicked off this week with the opening gala at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. This festival is presenting a collection of feature films, short films, documentaries and animated films. Films will be playing in Vancouver, Surrey, and Abbotsford until Sunday, November 4th. Vetren Indian actor Jaya Bachchan more »