A large convoy of about 500 small business owners from the South Asian community gathered at Nathan Phillips Square in…
Canadian Politicians and local South Asian communities concerned about Indian farmers
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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…
Tigray election conflict sparks humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
A delayed election, heightened political tensions and an ongoing power struggle have sparked a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia that has…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Frustrated applicants clamor for resumption of Canadian citizenship tests
When she received a date for her citizenship test after five years living with her family in Canada, Amal Naser…
Witnesses speak out on alleged infiltration of the Chinese Communist Party into media in Canada
The House of Commons’ Special Committee on Canada-China Relations saw more witnesses testify this week. They discussed the allegations that…
An ode to Canada's unofficial female battlefield artist
Irene Gammel felt compelled to write a book about Mary Riter Hamilton’s battlefield paintings because of their evocativeness and Mary’s…
As COVID-19 cases surge, experts urge South Asians to stay home this Diwali
COVID-19 is impacting Canada’s South Asian communities at rates much higher than other race categories in Canada, prompting urgent warnings…
Remembrance Day ceremonies move online
Remembrance Day is coming up, but COVID-19 restrictions are changing the way we celebrate the occasion, with many ceremonies moving…
Refugee Syrian sisters send an important message through plant-able postcards
Two sisters who sought refuge in Canada to escape the war in Syria, feel shielded and tucked away from the…
A closer look at Nigeria's #EndSARS movement
Thousands of Nigerians have been protesting for more than two weeks now against the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos,…
Canada's new immigration plan doesn't change much, according to expert
The Liberal government has announced plans to bring in more than 1 million immigrants over the next three years, something…
U.S.-China relations will remain challenging going forward, regardless of election outcome
Beijing is closely watching the U.S. election, but whether Trump or Biden wins, scholars predict that U.S.-China relations will remain…
What if Biden or Trump won't admit defeat?
It is the night of the US presidential election – a long day where anticipation and caution reigns over the…