Vancouver follows Surrey in proclaiming April 15 Vaisakhi Day
Back in November 1994 it was the City of Vancouver under then mayor Larry Campbell that decided to celebrate Diwali in the Council Chamber and issue a proclamation recognizing this important festival for the South Asian community. When The VOICE wrote about it and commented: "No word yet what Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum is doing about Diwali. Surrey has more Indo-Canadians than other city in BC," a controversy ensued and Surrey scrambled to recognize Diwali, too.
Fourteen charged as Canadian and American agencies bust major South Asian network
The initial results of the year-long investigations were unveiled on Wednesday by representatives from the United States Attorney's Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol.
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JUST A MINUTE WITH RATTAN! #1. Stupid mainstream media could have caused McMynn's death #2. Banning any terrorist group is the RIGHT thing to do #3. Richmond firefighters' behaviour excellent example of typical WHITE RACISM #4. Message to Richmond mayor and councillors: Don't mess with RCMP! #5. Racist and/or rude transit drivers need to be kicked out #6. A bizarre disappearance gets weirder
Spring is a Time of Rebirth for Many Cultures
It is at this time that Sikhs worldwide observe Vaisakhi, Northern India's harvest festival. It is important to many Sikhs as a season for reaping the benefits of hard work. This day is especially important as the day the Khalsa identity was born. This identity continues to be the contemporary identity for a Sikh life throughout the world. In British Columbia we have Canada's largest Punjabi-speaking community and it is only fitting that Vaisakhi celebrations in the lower mainland will be the largest anywhere in North America.
Teaching children discipline without punishment
As parents we try hard to teach discipline and responsibility to our children. While doing this, we unknowingly make certain mistakes. Here are two common mistakes parents make.
NEWS ROUND UP INTERNATIONAL TURBAN DAY CHANGE IN INDIAN CONSULATE GENERAL TIMINGS SUKH DHALIWAL LAUDS VAISAKHI MOTION IN COMMONS RBC FINANCIAL GROUP CELEBRATES VAISAKHI SUKH DHALIWAL ON YOUTH VIOLENCE REPORT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS WITH CAREERS MISSING: 14-YEAR-OLD AMRITA "JYOTI" SIDHU DELTA POLICE APPEAL: SEEK GOLD RINGS FREE EYE CLINIC A HUGE SUCCESS DEVENDRA SHARMA WAS AN OUTSTANDING POET ICBC REMINDS DRIVERS TO STAY SAFE THIS LONG WEEKEND CANADIAN TIRE'S 2ND ANNUAL POST SECONDARY BLOOD CHALLENGE NATIONAL VICTIMS OF CRIME AWARENESS WEEK WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR OLD CELL PHONE? VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL BRINGS RANGANIKETAN TELEPHONE ADVICE FOR ACCUSED IN CUSTODY PROVINCIAL GAMING FORUM IN SURREY FRAUDULENT CHARITY WARNING BY RCMP U.S. SIKH PRISONER'S HAIR WILL NOT BE CUT NDP: DEMAGOGUES OR DEMOCRATS? CONSERVATIVES' FEDERAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FEDERAL LIBERALS' REACTION TO ACCOUNTABILITY ACT HUGHES' REPORT ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH VISION VANCOUVER SLAMS NPA'S SLASHING OF CRITICAL SERVICES FIRE SEASON STARTS WITH ESCAPED BACKYARD BURNS B.C., OTTAWA RENEW VANCOUVER DRUG COURT
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