National Canadian Pharmacare Program in Will Save Lives As Well As Billions In Savings

By Harinder MahilThe creation of a national universal pharmacare program by the end of 2023 is a condition of the House of Commonssupply-and-confidence agreement between the Liberals and the federal N...

Richmond’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas Hosts Leprosy Mission Of Canada

By Balwant SangheraDisease of any kind is always very painful not only for the patient but also for the entire family. However, a skin disease can sometimes be devastating for all concerned. Fortunate...

Lumber Mogul Asa Johal Inducted Posthumously Into The Business Laureates of BC Hall of Fame

By Balwant SangheraAsa Johal was a very prominent member of our community. A pioneer, a lumber baron, a philanthropist and a proud Canadian.He left for his heavenly abode on July 5, 2021. However, his...

Visiting Punjab Post Pandemic: Towns Of Bilga And Nurmahal Hold Historic Importance

By Balwant SangheraVisiting Punjab in particular and India in generaI is always a great pleasure for this writer. There is so much to see and do. India’s history and historical monuments are just am...

Is The Exodus Of International Students From Punjab-India A Concern To The Indian Government?

By Balwant SangheraThe exodus of international students, especially from Punjab to the west should be a major concern to the Punjab government and the Centre. These young, energetic boys and girls are...

Diverse Indian Subcontinent is Conducive For Multipolar World

By Sawraj SinghIf we take a bird’s eye view of the Indian subcontinent, one thing strikes us as its main feature: Diversity. This region has developed as a geographically, historically, culturally a...

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXODUS: Everyone Wants To Go Abroad But These Journeys Are Paved In Stone

By Balwant SangheraThe phenomenon of students from India in general and Punjab in particular going abroad to study is not something new. It started under the British rule in the early 20th century. A ...

Dr. Ambedkar International Symposium on Emancipation and Equality Day Celebrations Held In Vancouver

By Jai Birdi and Param Kainth, co-chairs of the Steering Committee for the Dr. Ambedkar International Symposium on Emanicipation and Equality Day CelebrationsVANCOUVER - As the saying goes, "all good ...

Gurdwara Nanak Niwas’ Three Wise Men

By Balwant SangheraIndia Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven has been serving the Metro Vancouver community for 40 years. In addition to various services t...