STATE OF EMERGENCY: BC Declares Public Health Emergency As Coronavirus Count Jumps To 186 With Three New Deaths

Health Minister Adrian Dix sought Tuesday to allay concerns about reported shortages of health-care equipment, saying B.C. has just received a large shipment of testing swabs. “We are soon to receiv...

DECEASED: Missing Indo-Canadian Man Found Dead But Foul Play Not Suspected

Gurnam Cheema, described as a 86 year old south Asian male, 5’6”, heavy build, with short white trimmed beard and brown eyes, was found dead after being reported missing this week. But police said...

How Will Steven Spielberg’s Remake Of Classic West Side Story Fly With The New Generation?

The original 1961 West Side Story is a Romeo and Juliet inspired tale and a classic musical beloved by many film lovers and is a part of movie history. The release of first look of Spielberg’s adapt...

Unions Make Urgent Call For Paid And protected Sick Leave For All BC Workers

“Paid sick leave, and other income support to workers, will help slow the spread of infection,” said Laird Cronk, President of the BCFED. “The pandemic can exacerbate existing inequities. But it...

COVID-19 SHUTS DOWN CANADA: Canada Bans Entry To All Non-Citizens With Some Exceptions As It Moves To Contain The Coronavirus Pandemic

NDP Wants Canadian Borders With US Completely Closed!“The Government of Canada will do everything necessary to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of Canadians, and is working around the clock...

All Surrey Recreational Facilities And Libraries Closed From Monday To Fight COVID-19 Spread

Mayor Doug McCallum has directed the closure of all City of Surrey Recreation Centres, Ice Arenas, Pools and Libraries to minimize the risk of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Full refunds ...

SUMEET SHARMA: Powering His Way To Another Gold!

Top Canadian Powerlifter Sumeet Sharma won another Gold medal on his quest for ultimate glory, winning first place at a recent tournament in Winnipeg. By winning, Sharma advanced to World powerlifting...

Venture Capitalist David Sidoo To Serve 90 Days In Jail And Pay $250,000 Fine In College Admissions Scheme Plea Deal

Prominent Vancouver-based Indo-Canadian businessman David Sidoo pleaded guilty to a single charge of mail fraud conspiracy Friday in Boston federal court with all other charges against him being dropp...

BILLION RISING: Vancouver And Surrey Events Create 1300 Care Packages For Women And Children

SURREY - To mark 2020’s, Worldwide One Billion Rising* campaign, the biggest mass action to end violence against women, social justice and faith based organizations came together to hold events in V...