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Thousands gather in Burnaby to celebrate revolutionary saint’s birth anniversary

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

Thousands showed up in Burnaby to participate in the annual parade to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revolutionary saint of India...

Son of Indian immigrants, 12, wins US National Geographic Bee

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

Sathwik Karnik, a 12-year-old son of Indian immigrants, cruised to victory Wednesday in the 2013 National Geographic Bee, nailing questions about obscure island chains,...

Adrian Dix to stay on as BC NDP leader, promises review of failed campaign

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

NDP leader Adrian Dix said Wednesday he will stay on as leader at least while the party undertakes a comprehensive review of its failure...

Canucks fire head coach Alain Vigneault

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Alain Vigneault, as well as his assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, after seven seasons behind the...

Chinese Immigration Consultant Defrauds 400 People

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, made the following statement upon learning that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Immigration and Passport...

Australian PM to consider allowing Sikhs to wear turban at work

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said she would look into allowing Sikhs in her country to wear turbans while at work and also while...

Father of Afghanistan cricket captain abducted near his home

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

Gunmen kidnapped the father of Afghanistan’s national cricket team captain near his home in an eastern city, officials said Friday, according to Associated Press. There...

Offensive Facebook comments about Alberta Sikh parade deleted by Wildrose Party

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

Alberta Progressive Conservatives are chiding the Wildrose party over comments on the party’s Facebook page by people angry at Leader Danielle Smith for attending...

Owner forgets new Porsche on ferry

posted by: Rattan Mall - 24 May 2013 0

A newer model Porsche abandoned on the Spirit of Vancouver Island at Tsawwassen terminal Wednesday night delayed the vessel’s final sailing by more than...