THE CASTE DILEMMA: Imported Caste In Indian Diaspora Is An Injurious Inheritance

India's caste system is among the world's oldest forms of surviving social stratification.By Zile SinghFor centuries, caste has dictated almost every aspect of Hindu religious and social life, with ea...

CONVICTED: Christopher Ram Jailed For Indecent Acts In Vancouver

A South Asian man accused of exposing himself to an employee at Langara College last March has been convicted of an indecent act and sentenced to jail. Christopher Ram pleaded guilty to the March 27, ...

Weekend Memorial Vigil For Deceased Farm Workers To Highlight Safety

The safety and livelihoods of BC farmworkers will be front and centre as families, community organizations, labour and political leaders gather to remember the 2007 van crash that killed three Indo-Ca...

Fraser Valley Housing Market Showing Signs Of Life With Slight Increases In Price And Sales

Fraser Valley housing market is showing signs of life with slight increases in housing prices as well as sales. House prices in the Fraser Valley posted a slight but positive bump in February after ne...

BUDGET 2023: BC Government Targeting Housing, Mental Health And Inflation In New Budget

BC government is targeting housing, mental health and inflation in Budget 2023 as it invests in improving health and mental-health care, creating more affordable housing, growing a clean economy and d...

City Says Permit Processing Continues To Improve In Surrey

In 2022, the City of Surrey processed 280 development applications and approved over $2 billion in building permit value, adding 4,480 new homes to support Surrey’s growing community. Despite the he...

Chetna Association Applauds Seattle’s Banning Of Caste-Based Discrimination

Chetna Association of Canada applauded the City of Seattle for passing a law on February 21st and banning caste-based discrimination in businesses and other public settings. The initiative led by Seat...

Convicted Indo-Canadian Cop Being Sued By Victim For Damages And Loss Of Earnings

An Indo-Canadian cop with Vancouver Police Department (VPD) is being sued by fellow member, the victim, after she was sexually assaulted by him. Jagraj Roger Berar was convicted in a criminal court of...

SNOW WARNING: Heavy Snow Warning For Vancouver, Fraser Valley Drivers This Weekend

VANCOUVER - Drivers from Vancouver and Fraser Valley are advised that heavy snow is in Environment and Climate Change Canada's forecast this weekend for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.A special...