Farmers in India continue to camp out in New Delhi’s borders for the 15th day in a row, protesting three…
Category: Canada
Covid-19 second wave taking a major toll on mental health of many Canadians: CMAH study
A recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMAH) suggests that 1 in 10 Canadians have contemplated suicide since…
Canadian Politicians and local South Asian communities concerned about Indian farmers
A large convoy of about 500 small business owners from the South Asian community gathered at Nathan Phillips Square in…
Alberta premier's COVID-19 'wake-up call' to South Asian community sparks backlash online
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is under fire after delivering a ‘wake-up call’ to the South Asian community in Calgary that…
Montreal anti-racism campaign inspires talent among young immigrants
Integrating into a new country can be hard, especially for younger immigrants who don’t see themselves represented in mainstream media….
Violence against women rising amid the pandemic, according to a nationwide survey
A new survey conducted by women’s shelters across Canada demonstrates that crisis calls and requests for admittance into shelters have…
Humans in Brampton shines light on local heroes
Many activists, community members and city officials say the mainstream media coverage of mounting COVID-19 cases in Brampton unfairly blames…
International students rally for changes to work permit and permanent resident rules
Current and former international students rallied outside immigration minister, Marco Mendicino’s office on Tuesday. Calling for changes to Canada’s immigration…
Chinese-Canadian student shines light on bullying, ectrodactyly and overcoming adversity in a new country
Emigrating from China to Surrey, B.C. at the age of 11, Sally (Si Jia) Jiao was constantly told she had…
Critics challenge Liberals on foreign policy with China
A non-binding motion was passed in the House of Commons last week, calling on the Liberal government to take action…
Experts say food bank use is up 50% in Toronto, matching peak levels during 2008 financial crisis
Local food banks are struggling to keep up with a rising demand in services through the COVID-19 pandemic, but records…
Filipina Lola Carolyn Fe joins the cast of Blue's Clues & You!
Filipina actress and Montreal native Carolyn Fe is joining the cast of Blue’s Clues and You! this week, an achievement…
Trans artist Romeo Reyes on the importance of support and representation
Romeo Reyes sang into a hardcover book so his voice was muffled. For extra caution, he did this inside the…
Filipino beatbox champion honed his skills watching online videos
Vino Cuenca of Surrey BC is a 22 year-old Filipino Canadian beatbox champion. He discovered beatboxing as a kid &…
Brampton man calls for stricter impaired driving laws after son was killed by alleged drunk driver
Advocates, community groups and family members who have lost loved ones are calling for maximum mandatory sentencing in fatal impaired…
Chinese government says Bob Rae is 'ridiculous' after Canada’s UN ambassador calls for an investigation into 'genocide' of Uyghur Muslims
The Chinese government is firing back at Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, after Bob Rae called for an official…
Police ask potential victims of Ponzi scheme targeting Filipinos to check their investments
Toronto Police are urging people to check their investments as they continue to investigate an alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme…
Canada hopes to streamline immigration from Hong Kong
Canada’s Immigration Minister announced new initiatives Thursday for recent graduates and young professionals in Hong Kong seeking to work and live in Canada, and is waiving the one-year waiting period for asylum…