Hindu

• Hundreds take to Halifax streets celebrating historic Ratha Yatra Festival

  Halifax hosted its second annual Ratha Yatra Festival on Saturday, as a large chariot was seen being carried throughout the city.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2023
  
• Ceremonial ash-scattering location pinpointed by Saskatoon city council

  A set of guidelines were created for people spreading ashes in Saskatoon with a focus on considering the impact on the public and the environment.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
  
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• New Brunswick Legislature turns down one-time recital of Hindu prayer

  The assembly begins every sitting day with a recitation of the lord's prayer and two invocations explicitly referencing the Christian god.

  Politics

  Jan 6, 2023
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• In-person Diwali celebrations return to the Okanagan for 2022 season

  "Everybody is joyed, everybody is talking about it," said Ruby Brar of Diwali, which has finally returned to the Okanagan as an in-person event.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
• In-person Diwali celebrations return to B.C. after pandemic hiatus

  Gurdwaras and Mandirs across the province were busy Monday, as people brought goods and sweets, and lit Diyas, small lamps representing the triumph of light over dark.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
• Gandhi statue outside Hindu temple in Richmond Hill vandalized

  York Regional Police are investigating what they call a 'hate-motivated incident' after a statue at a Hindu Temple in the Yonge Street and Garden Avenue area was vandalized.

  Crime

  Jul 14, 2022
• Calgary student asks CBE to consider school holiday for Diwali

  A Calgary junior high student is asking the Calgary Board of Education to make Diwali and Holi traditional holidays for CBE schools.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
• Saskatoon city council allows cremated remains to be dispersed in river

  Saskatoon's city council voted to allow cremated ashes to be dispersed in the South Saskatchewan River, which local Hindu and Sikh groups say will help new Canadians feel at home.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
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• Vancouver remembers Komagata Maru on 107th anniversary of ship denied entry

  The Komagata Maru steamship arrived in Vancouver on May 23, 1914 with hundreds of British subjects from India aboard who were sent back due to their ethnicity or religion.

  Canada

  May 23, 2021
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• Indo-Canadian community in Kelowna shows appreciation for front-line health-care workers

  Approximately 100 members of Kelowna's Indo-Canadian community joined in a car parade showing their appreciation for health-care workers on Tuesday evening.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020