Social justice movements fighting for the human rights of disenfranchised communities were trending around the world in 2020. OMNI Television’s…
OMNI Punjabi Year in Review: Profile of South Asian activist Harsha Walia
OMNI Italian Year in Review: Community pushes to rename Columbus Centre after Black Lives Matter protests
The death of George Floyd, a 44-year-old Black man who was killed while in police custody, kickstarted a powerful movement…
OMNI Italian Year in Review: NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies in tragic helicopter crash
The world was rocked by the sudden death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who was involved in a fatal helicopter…
OMNI Italian Year in Review: 11-year old Roberta Battaglia a finalist on America's Got Talent
11-year old Roberta Battaglia from Brampton, ON made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the hit television show…
OMNI Italian Year in Review: Project Arrow
Canada has entered the world of green vehicles with Project Arrow, a design competition to create an original zero-emission concept…
Ontario's Covid-19 task force busts myths about the vaccine in South Asian communities
As the COVID-19 vaccines are being administered across Canada, Ontario’s COVID-19 Task Force has reached out to the South Asian…
Tackling anti-Indigenous racism in Canada’s healthcare system
Boil water advisories are just the the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a lack of…
Indian Canadian woman creates COVID-19 activity kits for seniors to raise funds for Indian farmers
Farmers in India continue to camp out in New Delhi’s borders for the 15th day in a row, protesting three…
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…
Retired Filipina teacher builds school in Africa
Rose Alzacaren-Apilado is a registered volunteer missionary, cancer survivor and former teacher who spent her retirement traveling the world, but…
Supreme Court of India suspends new farm laws until further notice
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered an indefinite hold on the implementation of new agricultural laws, Chief Justice Sharad Bobde…
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…
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….
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…