Doctors on the frontlines in Syria and Myanmar

Doctors on the frontlines in Syria and Myanmar

UOSSM not only sends supplies and medical professionals right to where people need them in the Syrian war and the Rohingya crisis, but also offers opportunities for qualified health professionals who can’t practice elsewhere.

Rumie tablets for Indigenous communities

Rumie tablets for Indigenous communities

A former Wall Streeter’s Toronto startup brings low-cost tablets to underprivileged children around the world, but it also serves a purpose in many communities with low infrastructure and support here in Canada.

Parent-grandparent sponsor system broken, say lawyers

Parent-grandparent sponsor system broken, say lawyers

The sponsorship system for providing citizenship to parents and grandparents has been a big priority for the family reunification goals of the Canadian government, but as the 2018 intake begins, lawyers question whether the system is working.

Child killed in Hwy 403 crash moved from India months ago

Child killed in Hwy 403 crash moved from India months ago

A 6-year-old killed in Friday’s crash on Hwy 403 has been identified by family friends as Atash Priyen, while his parents, recent immigrants, remain in critical condition. A GoFundMe campaign for the family has reached twice its goal.

Tolerance in the East vs the West

Tolerance in the East vs the West

With South Asian communities making their presence known in the West, we asked UK diplomat and former chair of the International Human Rights Committee Sir Iftikhar Ahmad Ayaz OBE how their treatment of minorities differs

How is the King St pilot project doing so far?

How is the King St pilot project doing so far?

A few weeks since the King St. pilot project started, we see travel times have fallen for transit users. But what does that mean for the rest of the city, and for those commuting into work downtown?

Anokhi Awards

Anokhi Awards

The 10th annual Anokhi Awards feted South Asian origin celebrities from across the globe and highlighted just how many of them are making a mark in North America’s entertainment and media industry.

Elder abuse open house

Elder abuse open house

An open house hosted by the Pak Pioneers Community Organization in Mississauga brought together community groups to warn vulnerable elders about the dangers of abuse, and how they can seek help.

Pakathon celebrates women in tech

Pakathon celebrates women in tech

The Toronto chapter of Pakathon, a group finding tech solutions for issues in Pakistan, brought together a panel of successful women of Pakistani origin to talk about their journey in the tech industry.

Michelle Obama promotes gender equality

Michelle Obama promotes gender equality

Michelle Obama was in town recently to speak on a gender equality panel for youth, where two young leaders of Indian origin were honoured for their own thoughts on how our communities can do better to promote equality.

Bullying still rampant for South Asian students

Bullying still rampant for South Asian students

ਸਕੂਲਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਅਤੇ ਖੇਡ ਮੈਦਾਨਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਬੁਲਿੰਗ ਇਕ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਮਸਲਾ ਹੈ ਜਿਹੜਾਂ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਮਨਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਲਈ ਇਕ ਕਾਲਾ ਦਾਗ ਬਣਕੇ ਛਪ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਥੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਕਿ ਕਈ ਵਾਰ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੀ ਜਾਨ ਲੈਣ ਤੱਕ ਲੈਣ ਲਈ ਮਜਬੂਰ ਕਰ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਲਈ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਮਾਪੇ ਇਨਾਂ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਲਈ ਸੁਰੂ ਤੋਂ ਹੀ ਸੁ

Naseeha Benefit Gala

Naseeha Benefit Gala

A benefit gala hosted by the Naseeha Muslim Youth Helpline brought together prominent Muslim celebrities and leaders to help raise funds so that the company can expand its reach and capacity across North America.

Naseeha Youth Helpline

Naseeha Youth Helpline

We visited the brand new call centre for Naseeha Youth Helpline for a behind-the-scenes look at how the service works, and why its culturally sensitive services extend beyond just help for Muslims.