South Asian Covid Task Force is hosting town halls to answer your questions about the vaccines. Here’s more from Dr. Simerpreet Sandhawalia
Show: Focus Punjabi
This new current affairs series will focus on local issues from the unique perspective of the Punjabi community in the Greater Toronto Area. The series will also feature special guests in-studio to tackle hot topics, including provincial and municipal news, healthcare, business and the environment. OMNI Television viewers are invited to join the conversation by sharing their opinions, thoughts, and ideas with the hosts via social media.
Canada bans flights from India and Pakistan
Canada bans flights from India and Pakistan
Sikh Motorcycle Club give free rides to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic | OMNI News Punjabi
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 during Ramadan
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.
How the 2021 federal budget will support minority groups
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 2021
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.
COVID-19 cases reach record high in Peel region
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?
Making mask wearing more accessible in Brampton
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!
Urdu Mom Tamania Jaffri shares tips and tricks for Ramadan
Sikh History Month Awardee-Bhupinder Sanghera
In commemoration of Sikh Heritage Month, Bhupinder Sanghera is being awarded by Labour Community Services Toronto for her contributions and involvement towards workers rights.
Death of Gurlal Sekhon in car crash
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.
Peel begins vaccinations for 50+ residents
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 protest
Dump truck drivers across Ontario once again protested new provincial regulations which they say will cost them $40,000 in retrofits. Here’s more.
“Beyond the Bridges” book by Surjit Kaur Brampton
Punjabi Author Surjit Kaur has compiled a book with stories of Punjabis living in Canada, titled “Beyond the Bridges”. Here’s more.
William Osler’s Holi Gala 2021
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.
GTA farmer’s rally supports protesters in India | OMNI News Punjabi
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.
No charges in police-involved death of 62-year-old Ejaz Choudry | OMNI News Punjabi
Ejaz Ahmed Choudry was a 62-year-old father of four with schizophrenia, fatally shot by Peel Regional Police last June. Family and friends took to the streets in Mississauga to protest the Ontario Special Investigations Unit ruling of no criminal charges against officers involved in his death.
Ramadan Mubarak: OMNI News Punjabi’s Urdu Ramadan Special
Ramadan Mubarak!
As Muslims across the world gear up to celebrate the holy month of Ramazan, here’s a sneak peek at OMNI’s special show!