Sikh Community

• Sikh Society’s Khalsa Parade continues despite smoky conditions

  Thousands of people attended the Regina Sikh Society's Khalsa Parade on Sunday despite smoky skies, with masks and water bottles to enjoy the cultural event safely.

  Canada

  Jun 1
  
• Sikh parade in rural N.B. gets permit after concerns raised on social media

  Members of the Sikh community in a rural part of New Brunswick say they're upset after criticism and objections to this weekend's religious festival and parade in Beausoleil, N.B.

  Canada

  May 9
  
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• Hospital shaving elderly Sikh patient without consent ‘cannot happen again’: WSO

  As the investigation unfolds, the Sikh community expressed hope that the patient and his family will receive an explanation and that accountability will follow.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2024
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• Saskatchewan grants helmet exemption for Sikh motorcyclists headed to Nagar Kirtan parades

  Sikhs travelling to the Nagar Kirtan parades in Regina and Saskatoon will be exempt from following helmet laws so they can represent their religious identity by wearing a turban.

  Canada

  May 9, 2024
• Intelligence suggests agents of India behind killing of B.C. Sikh leader: Trudeau

  The intelligence comes as Canada has cut off trade talks with India and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was treated to a frosty reception at the G20 summit in India.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2023
• New panel in B.C. park highlights Sikh community’s efforts to support Komagata Maru passengers

  The plaque was designed by the Descendants of the Komogata Maru Society and the city to inspire people everywhere to stand up to hatred, racism and discrimination.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022
• Ottawa police vow outreach to Sikh community after false Parliament Hill bomb tip

  When the RCMP probe finishes, Ottawa police will review the incident and community feedback to look at how it can improve its response to similar incidents.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
• Community mourns slain UBC Okanagan security guard who recently became permanent resident

  'Her parents are in India and they are on their way here,' Paramjit Singh Patara said, adding that the Sikh community is trying to figure out the best way to support them.

  Crime

  Mar 1, 2022
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• Sikh activists asking for apology for removal of vigil group from Okanagan temple

  Vigil organizer, Atul Verma, is asking for an apology from temple leaders for how the situation was handled.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2022
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• Indianapolis ‘still reeling’ over FedEx shooting that left 8 dead, governor says

  On April 15 a former FedEx employee fatally shot eight people, including four members of Indianapolis' Sikh community, before killing himself.

  World

  May 1, 2021