Show: Focus Punjabi

South Asian Covid Task Force is hosting town halls to answer your questions about the vaccines. Here’s more from Dr. Simerpreet Sandhawalia

Canada bans flights from India and Pakistan

In an effort to give back to the community, the Ontario Sikh Motorcycle club is offering rides to frontline workers, collecting charitable donations for the less fortunate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zakat; one of the Pillars of Islam. What is the significance of Zakat during Ramadan. We speak with the National Zakat Foundation and Nisa Homes.

A chat with Minister Bardish Chagger on how the 2021 federal budget will support minority groups, plus how the government can ensure the funding actually reaches those who need it from Shalini Konanur (South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario).

Pink Attitude gala recognizes the exceptional artistic, professional, personal, political, and economic achievements of “Game-Changing” South Asian women. Here’s more on this year’s event.

According to Peel Public Health’s latest epidemiology report, 44% of COVID-19 cases are attributed to household transmission. How can this issue be tackled and what role does paid sick days play?

20-year-old Simrat Arri from Amar Karma Organ Donation Society is trying to make mask wearing more accessible for people with turbans, hijabs, or headcoverings with her new mask extenders. Here’s her story!

In commemoration of Sikh Heritage Month, Bhupinder Sanghera is being awarded by Labour Community Services Toronto for her contributions and involvement towards workers rights.

On Saturday April 10th, in Brampton, a fatal car crash took the life of Indian immigrant Gurlal Sekhon. Family and friends are now collecting donations through GoFundMe to send his body back home.

Community members who are over the age of 50 in hotspots in Peel and Toronto can get their COVID-19 vaccines now. We spoke with some residents in Brampton on their vaccine experience

Dump truck drivers across Ontario once again protested new provincial regulations which they say will cost them $40,000 in retrofits. Here’s more.

Punjabi Author Surjit Kaur has compiled a book with stories of Punjabis living in Canada, titled “Beyond the Bridges”. Here’s more.

This year’s Holi Gala is going to be virtual, and still has a lot of attractions for those who look forward to the event. Here’s more from the organizers.

ਸਾਰਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਜੁਗਨੀ – Everyone’s struggle for farmers’ & workers’ rights

This weekend, the GTA community gathered for a foot march in support of Indian farmers protesting new farm laws.