The Flying Sikh Milkha Singh dies of COVID at 91
We lost the legend and author of the book “The Race of my Life” and known as The Flying Sikh at the age of 91.
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Virtual South Asian Health Conference is shifting discourse and finding solutions on BC’s South Asian population’s health post COVID-19
COVID-19’s spike for British Columbia’s South Asian populations has underlying factors — chronic illness, culturally ineffective health system gaps, and lack of data/analysis. The 2021 Canada India Network Society Conference will be hold a virtual South Asian focused health conference on June 18-20, 2021 will focus on these topics and more.
Sada Bahar Geeton Ki Sham
Father’s Day Musical Eve
Virtual South Asian Health Conference Is Shifting Discourse and Finding Solutions for BC’s South Asian Population’s Health Post COVID-19
Underlying chronic illness, culturally ineffective health system gaps, lack of data/analysis, and other factors were leading causes for the dramatic spike in the number of COVID-19 cases for British Columbia’s South Asian population.
Donors Celebrated for Their Loyalty to Patients During National Blood Donor Week, June 13-19
Donor support has been unwavering despite COVID-19 uncertainty
Premier John Horgan and Parliament Secretary for Anti-Racism, Rachna Singh’s Statement on Hate-motivated Attack in Ontario
Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following statement regarding the hate-motivated attack in London, Ont.
New Legislation Moves B.C. Toward Inclusive Universal Child Care
New child care legislation is building on the strong foundation that will bring an inclusive, universal early learning and child care system to B.C. families.
Vivek Canada’s Fundraising Campaign, The India Covid Relief Fund
As COVID-19 spread like wildfire in India, concerns grew as the country continued to break bleak global pandemic records. With increasing desperation and the movement of people the virus began to spread to rural villages.
G&F Financial Group Donates $15,000 Towards Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Campaign
From left to right: Edmond Siu, Richmond Centre Branch Manager of G&F Financial Group; Angie Sousae, Money Advisor; Dianne De Souza, Money Advisor; and Shally Sharma, Assistant Branch Manager.
Road Safety Week results are in
During Canada Road Safety Week, May 18-24, a focus on driver education and awareness saw Delta Police hand out 629 violation tickets. Of those tickets, 14 were for drug or alcohol impaired drivers.
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous History Month
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month.
Liberal Government Launches Canada Greener Homes Grant
Climate action starts at home. By helping Canadians make their homes more energy-efficient and more comfortable, the Government of Canada is making it easier for them to lower their energy bills and their home’s carbon footprint.
United Truckers Association Sets New Path After Latest Betrayal By Commissioner & BC Government
With no enforcement of the law or the rules, UTA will now seek relief from the courts