Delta Police Say Drivers Didn’t Help As They Tried To Deal With Mental Health Crisis That Closed Alex Fraser Bridge Monday

Delta police say irate drivers didn’t help matters as they tried to deal with a mental health crisis that closed the Alex Fraser bridge on Monday for hours after a distraught man tried to commit sui...

Over $125,000 in expenses mysteriously disappear off Falcon campaign disclosure

NDP is asking why did $125,000 in BC Liberal leadership expenses suddenly disappear from Liberal leader Kevin Falcon’s financially overblown campaign which he won. In his original leadership campaig...

OBITUARY: Punjabi Market And Notary Pioneer Pritpal Narwal Passes Away

Punjabi market and Indo-Canadian notary pioneer Pritpal Narwal passed away last week. Pritpal spent much of his young life tilling fields, wrestling and playing kabaddi. Pritpal's talent in kabaddi ea...

It’s Time For A Fresh Approach To Seniors’ Care That’s Dignified, Homely And Loving

By Alex SanghaI worked as a clinical social worker for a health authority in older adults for several years and I am currently trying to support my father who is terminally ill. The quality of life th...

How To Diet Like A Desi

Food is a big part of Desi culture, so having to forgo or limit the meals that connect you to your roots doesn’t seem appealing. However, the community also faces significant health issues, some of ...

Saskatchewan Doles Out $$746,818 To The Production Of “Our Big Punjabi Family”

The Government of Saskatchewan doled out nearly $750,000 to help produce the new Indo-Canadian television series “Our Big Punjabi Family” featuring numerous BC actors like BK Singh Rakhra and othe...

Man On A Ledge Closes Alex Fraser Bridge Causing Traffic Chaos

A man on a ledge and apparently threatening to jump closed the Alex Fraser bridge Monday afternoon, causing traffic chaos. Southbound lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge connecting Richmond and Delta have bee...

Vancouver Punjabi Market Pioneer Balu Thakor Passes Away

Vancouver Punjabi market pioneer who was one of the top jewelers in this unique ethnic business district has passed away. Balu Thakor passed away on Jan. 6. He leaves behind his son and five grandchil...

Two South Asian Students From Surrey Shortlisted For 2023 Loran Award Worth $100,000

Two South Asian students have been shortlisted for a prestigious and hefty scholarship. Grade 12 students Sonya Chatterjee of Semiahmoo Secondary and Muhaddisa Sarwari of Fraser Heights Secondary have...