Toronto: The Shelter|Sanctuary|Status campaign organizers say they have forced the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) to issue a directive instructing its officers to not enter, or wait outside any organization that serves women survivors of violence in the GTA. Immigration enforcement has also been barred from contacting these spaces to inquire about the identity of [...]
The World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) says they are very pleased with a letter from the Vatican congratulating the Sikh community on the Prakash Divas (birth anniversary) of Siri Guru Nanak Sahib on Nov.21. This is the first time the Vatican has issued a statement on Gurpurab. In response, Dr. Satpal Singh, Chairperson [...]
Ottawa: Recently, politicians joined advocates, scientists and researchers on Parliament Hill to discuss the growing epidemics of AIDS and Tuberculosis. Hosted by the HIV/AIDS and TB (HAT) Parliamentary Caucus and Dignitas International, the roundtable addressed the human impact of these diseases and explored the role research, science and policy play in responding to AIDS and [...]
Houston: Four Indian-American students have been selected for the Rhodes Scholarships for 2011 for studying at the University of Oxford, the award which is widely considered the “world’s most prestigious scholarship”. The Rhodes Trust named Aakash K Shah of New Jersey, Prerna Nadathur & Priya M Sury, and Varun Sivaram of California. Aakash K Shah, [...]
Mississauga: The Patanjali Yogpeeth Canada held its Yog Teacher Appreciation Day on the occasion of the World Diabetes Day November, 14th, 2010. Deepak Obhrai, MP, while inaugurating the event, talked about demands of modern day life that creates stress and strains on normal functioning of the human body. He highlighted how ancient Indian Yog practices [...]
Is there is an “Angelina Jolie Temple” in Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor temple complex after the name of the Hollywood star? Yes, that is what 12th century “Ta Prohm”, one of the most photographed temple sites in Angkor, is popularly called these days. It is otherwise known as “Old Brahma” and was initially [...]
Toronto: After witnessing the devastating impact of AIDS in Malawi, Canadian recording artist Prita Chhabra announced that she is joining the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) as its newest ambassador in the fight to end AIDS through research. Chhabra will help CANFAR raise awareness about the importance of research as the only solution that [...]
Toronto: Panorama India in conjunction with the Consulate General of India celebrated Diwali with a Reception at Queen’s Park on Friday November 18th 2010. Ajit Khanna, Co-Chair Panorama India, welcomed High Commissioner of India to Canada S.M. Gavai and Premier Dalton McGuinty to the reception hosted by Consulate General of India and Panorama India. He [...]
Aurora: With the holiday season just beginning, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding motorists that there will be a visible increase of OPP officers again this holiday season as they focus their efforts to track down motorists who place everyone’s safety at risk by drinking and driving on Ontario roads and highways. This year’s [...]
Toronto: Ontario’s economy will grow more slowly in 2011 than this year, dragged down by the continuing slump in the U.S., according to a new economic forecast released by Central 1 Credit Union. The province’s Gross Domestic Product will rise 2.4 per cent in 2011, compared to 3.7 per cent this year, with a slight [...]