Massive Fire In New Westminster Destroys Pier and Parts Of The Park

Although visible from the many condo and apartment buildings lining the quay, the fire didn’t seem to be threatening any structures but there is heavy damage to the area right along the pier. “The...

BC COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: Record Breaking 100 Plus Daily Cases Ends Another Bad Week

Another bad week for BC came to an end with record-setting daily numbers that hit above 130 for two consecutive days. The widening of the exposure is bad news as we head towards the dreaded winter flu...

BC COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: Active Cases Continue To Rise As Daily Tallies Hit 100 Plus

While there have not been steady doses of deaths but the steep rise in the daily COVID-19 cases has given great concern to the health authorities who are taking drastic action to deal with the widenin...

THE STRENGTH OF SOLITUDE: Use Your Inner Strength To Get You Through COVID-19

Strength of Solitude, Silence And Introversion Are The Keys!By Zile Singh - Ambassador (Retd.)Everyone is feeling the pinch of COVID-19. People are lacking the hustle and bustle of everyday life. “M...

BC COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: BC’s Panic Closing Of Banquet Halls And Night Clubs Justified As Daily Cases Remain High

The sudden closing of night clubs and banquet halls seems justified by BC health authorities as daily cases remain high, hitting another 100 on Wednesday. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Hen...

BC State Of Emergency Extended Again As Virus Spread Continues To Widen

"It's encouraging to see the vast majority of British Columbians following public health rules to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep each other safe," said Premier John Horgan. "However, there remai...

PROMOTING PUNJABIYAT: The Positive Impact Of Social Media

By Ravinder Singh SodhiThe COVID crisis hasn’t only affected the economy of the different nations but has also altered the social life of the masses. The cultural, literary, as well as performing ac...

BC COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: The Mother-Lode of 100 Plus Cases On Three Consecutive Days Leads To Bar And Banquet Hall Shutdown

The Labour Day weekend saw COVID-19 cases hit the 100 plus mark on three consecutive days as spread from careless parties at bars, night clubs, homes and banquet halls showed it’s ugly face, forcing...

Ontario Premier Ford Again Singles Out South Asian Dominated Brampton Amid COVID-19 Spike

“I’m really concerned about what’s happening in Brampton,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters during a news conference on Sept. 4 in Bracebridge, Ont. “Something is broken when you hav...