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WSC-AR Saddened by Boston Blasts
ShareThe World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) is extremely saddened at the horrific crime of senseless bombing during the Boston Marathon, in Boston, Massachusetts. It is reported that eleven Boston-area hospitals treated 183 injured patients — 23 of whom were at one point in critical condition and 40 of whom were serious. Nine children more »
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Sylvia Bishop Kicks Off Delta North Campaign
ShareDelta North NDP candidate Sylvia Bishop kicked off her campaign by greeting commuters bright and early Tuesday morning at the corner of Nordel Way and Scott Road. Flanked with about a dozen volunteers, motorists waved and honked back at the enthusiastic Bishop who said, “People on the doorstep are telling me they are ready for more »
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Osler recognizes World Diabetes Day with special events and activities
ShareNovember 14, 2012 Brampton/Etobicoke William Osler Health System (Osler) is recognizing World Diabetes Day today with a number of activities designed to help raise awareness of the disease and to demonstrate Osler‟s support of diabetes care and management. As part of special events taking place across the hospital, staff from Osler‟s Diabetes Education Centre more »
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Multinational Trade Mission A Tremendous Success – MP Parm Gill
ShareBrampton, ON – Member of Parliament Parm Gill returned home from an 8 day trade mission to India, the Philippines, and Hong Kong on Sunday, where he had accompanied Prime Minister Harper. MP Gill applauded the progress that was made in strengthening trade relationships during this trip, as well as the conclusion of negotiations for more »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »