Numerous road closures in downtown Toronto Sunday for Khalsa Day Parade
Thousands of Sikhs will be participating in the Khalsa Day Parade in downtown Toronto on Sunday, and with that comes numerous road closures. Continue reading
Sikh Community
Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade sees more than 500,000 people, setting new attendance record
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The festival, which celebrates the spring harvest for the Sikh community, saw dozens of food vendors, dancers and floats pack the streets of Surrey. Continue reading
After selling its temple, a small B.C. Sikh community gave the funds back to its town
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The temple in Clearwater, B.C., has posted declining numbers, but its leaders say the town deserved the money more. Continue reading
Quebec passes motion against Ottawa’s directive allowing knives on planes
Transport Canada recently announced that knife blades up to six centimetres will be allowed on domestic and most international flights. Continue reading
Fraser Health works with South Asian community to promote healthy eating
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The health authority has been teaming with local gurdwaras to make changes to their kitchen and food programs. Continue reading
B.C.’s Sikh community hosts blood drive with a message of peace
Members of B.C.’s Sikh community are calling on people to donate blood Saturday as part of its 17th annual Sikh Nation blood drive. Continue reading
Canadian officials not talking about B.C. terror camp claim
The Canadian government won’t discuss whether there’s any merit to a report officials in India have warned of a man running a terror “camp” in B.C., with the intent on carrying out attacks in India. Continue reading