South Asian Community

• Edmonton police release footage of suspects in extortion of South Asian community

  Edmonton police have released surveillance videos to identify suspects involved in "Project Gaslight," the extortion series targeting members of the South Asian community.

  Canada

  Apr 24
  
• Exploitation of South Asian international students to be heard at Surrey, B.C. forum

  Jeevan Sangha, editor-in-chief of 5X Press, says the event will cover a myriad of different topics and concerns.

  Education

  Jan 19, 2023
  
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• Advocates warn of alarming rise in toxic drug deaths among B.C. international students

  The president of a Surrey gurdwara says he knows of four deaths this month alone, and that his temple has spent $200,000 returning victims' bodies to India in the last two years.

  Health

  Jan 17, 2023
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• B.C. Punjabi radio station host suspended for comments on domestic violence

  In an on-air segment, Sher-E-Punjab AM 600 radio host Paul Brar suggested that people commenting on the high-profile Mandeep Kaur case should not make personal matters public.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2022
• ‘Being a brown woman, being queer’: B.C. illustrator uses art to express all of her identity

  With Vancouver Pride Week underway, Jag Nagra talks about why she works to end the cultural and social stigma against LGBTQ2 people, especially within the South Asian community.

  Perspectives

  Jul 30, 2022
• Pioneering B.C. broadcaster Shushma Datt looks back at her legendary career

  "It's been a beautiful run. I have enjoyed every minute."

  Oct 12, 2020
• Name of man behind Komagata Maru incident removed from Vancouver federal gov’t building

  Members of Parliament officially removed former MP Harry Stevens' name from the Service Canada building, three years after the government apologized for the incident.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2019
• New funding announced to improve mental health services for South Asian youth on B.C.’s Lower Mainland

  The program will train youth mental health ambassadors for the South Asian community.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2019
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• Calgary Police Service targets crime in Calgary’s South Asian community

  Calgary police have responded to concerns from the city's northeast residents regarding drug-related crime and recent homicides.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2019
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• Fraser Health works with South Asian community to promote healthy eating

  The health authority has been teaming with local gurdwaras to make changes to their kitchen and food programs.

  Dec 18, 2016