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For the past two decades, the Indo-Canadian community has been advocating for an apology for the Komagata Maru incident. Last weekend, Prime Minister Stephen Harper became the first Prime Minister in the history of Canada to deliver such an apology at the ‘Gadhri Babian Da Mela’ in Surrey. Although the apology was much appreciated by the community, some were left questioning why this would be the only “official” apology?
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#1. SHOW OF TURBANS AT OLYMPICS A GREAT IDEA
#2. WHY INDO-CANADIANS, CHINESE-CANDIANS MUST REJECT WARD SYSTEM
#3. IS THE SURREY CIVIC COALITION ANTI-INDO-CANADIAN?
#4. WHY INDIANS HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING VISAS
#5. VIJAY SINGH IS BACK!
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The appointment is seen as a great honour to the whole community. Bubber, who will be officially installed at Kwantlen’s fall convocation in October, will preside over the convocation ceremonies and grant degrees to the students. He will also play a pivotal ambassadorial role in advancing the university’s interests within the local, provincial, national and international communities.
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Bollywood star Akshay Kumar winged it to Vancouver for a brief visit this past weekend in a private jet from Los Angeles, where rumor has it he is filming with Sylvester Stallone, and then flew by helicopter from Vancouver International Airport to the PNE grounds, where he performed on a stage to the title song of his latest movie “Singh is Kinng” in front of hundreds of Indo-Canadian fans.
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The songs are a hit in India and the movie is bound to be a blockbuster. Studio 18 presents an authentic Punjabi movie with great dialogues and acting from the cast - Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia and Javed Jaffrey. (The movie is in Hindi, but with lots of Punjabi dialogues).
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Supporters of the present at large system appear to be under the misconception that somehow it is more "democratic" to elect councillors on a city-wide basis. This is a false assumption because democracy is not and never has been solely about counting noses. If it were, then there would be no need for a constitution or Charter of Rights. Democracy in fact is principally about representation and an attempt to ensure that all interests in society have a voice in making decisions that affect them. This is why we elect members of Parliament from separate constituencies and why each country at the United Nations has but one vote.
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#1. ONE KILLED, ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN STREET RACING ACCIDENT
#2. BEAR IN MIND: YOU CAN ENCOUNTER BEARS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
#3. RCMP SPECIALIZED UNITS TAKE OFF AT ABBOTSFORD AIR SHOW
#4. ABBY POLICE TO HOMEOWNERS: SECURE WINDOWS AND DOORS AT NIGHT
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TRIUMF, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, this week announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) from Kolkata, India to establish a technology, research and trade partnership in advanced materials, physics, and life sciences technologies.
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This is a great tool for new immigrants to help expedite their job search in Canada; it can also be used while they are still in their home country. This tool provides immigrants with credentials and experience obtained overseas with information about working in Canada. It will tell you what the current prospects are for your profession right across Canada. This will give those still in their home country positive job search experience once they enter Canada as new immigrants if, they settle in the areas listed where their skills are in demand. It offers information on essential skills, job descriptions, and work conditions and opportunities. It will also tell you whether your occupation is a regulated profession in Canada.
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As Minister of Environment, and as a former Park Ranger, I consider myself fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world – with the best and largest provincial parks system in Canada. BC Parks seeks to protect and to share British Columbia’s diverse wilderness areas and habitats for future generations to enjoy. With nearly 1,000 parks and protected areas in the province, experiencing the best of nature and the outdoors is easy.
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#1. GANDHI JAYANTI CELEBRATIONS AND MAHATMA GANDHI ANNUAL STUDENT AWARD
#2. GURU GOBIND SINGH KABADDI CUP ANNOUNCED AT GURDWARA SAHIB SUKH SAGAR SPORTS EVENT
#3. SAHAITA FOUNDATION’S THIRD ANNUAL DINNER A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
#4. CHARIOT FESTIVAL EXPECTED TO ATTRACT THOUSANDS
#5. STEPHANE DION ON INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
#6. SWAMI RAMDEV’S VISIT TO B.C. A SPECTACULAR SUCCESS
#7. LANGLEY FESTIVAL FEATURES INTER-CULTURAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
#8. LIBERALS: GOVERNMENT MUST ADDRESS PAKISTAN-TALIBAN CONNECTION
#9. ORGAN DONATION HELPS FAMILIES OF DONORS, SAYS NEW B.C. STUDY
#10. NDP CRITIC CHANGES AS SOME MLA’S DECIDE NOT TO RUN AGAIN
#11. PREMIER PROMOTES B.C. AT BEIJING OLYMPICS
#12. B.C., TRANSLINK AGREE ON EVERGREEN LINE DELIVERY
#13. NDP: GOVERNMENT MUST DISCLOSE PAYOUTS TO ICBC EXECUTIVES
#14. CONSERVATIVES SLAM LIBERALS FOR SHOWING CONTEMPT FOR SENIORS
#15. SURREY: STUDENTS HELP BEAUTIFY SEPRPENTINE GREENWAYS
#16. WATER SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR LAWNS AND GARDEN
#17. PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON BRITISH COLUMBIA DAY AND BC150
#18. PRIME MINISTER JOINS BRITISH COLUMBIA’S 150TH CELEBRATIONS
#19. NEW STAMP CELEBRATES BRITISH COLUMBIA’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
#20. LIBERALS WANT INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO BERNIER AFFAIR
#21. LIBERALS SLAM CONSERVATIVES ON SAFE INJECTION SITES’ ISSUE
#22. BOOT CAMPS PROMOTE ACTIVE AGING
#23. PROVINCE WELCOMES INPUT ON ADAPTABLE HOUSING STANDARDS
#24. PROVINCE RECEIVES CLIMATE ACTION TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS
#25. SIDAK LEADERSHIP PROGRAM COMPLETES SIXTH YEAR
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