Show: Focus Punjabi

Family and friends of Jasjit Singh Bhullar say a kind, hard working, community leader has gone too soon. Here’s more on how his contributions to society will be remembered.

The National Farmers Union of Canada has extended its solidarity with farmers in India. We hear more from Ayla Fenton, NFU board member and Canadian farmer on how they relate to the issue on a local level.

As the world mourns the loss of Punjabi icon Sardool Sikander, Loveen Gill speaks with his loved ones on the legacy he leaves behind.

After many viral videos have shown chaos in Toronto’s quarantine hotels, we speak with one guest, Nitin Jain to hear his experience.

Social media videos show violent scenes in Brampton, as opposing groups confronted one another during a car rally.

Over the past year, Brampton’s Harminder Dhillon has taken steps to set up co-ops for Punjabi farmers, connecting them directly with consumers through an app. Here’s more on his special initiative.

How international trade policies effects small farmers across the globe and how the Indian farmer’s movement has implications for farmers in the developed nations? We speak with a trade policy analyst, Ontario farmer & professor of economics.

Do you know anyone in the South Asian community in need of informational, financial, and linguistic support right now? Community advocates from Apna Health share special info on their new High Priority Community Project.

COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in Peel, to hear more on the current status and upcoming rollout plans, we speak with President and CEO of William Osler Health System, Dr Naveed Mohammed.

ਭਾਰਤ ਦੇ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਰਾਜਧਾਨੀ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਰਹੱਦਾਂ ਉੱਪਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਹੱਕਾਂ ਲਈ ਲੜਦਿਆਂ 3 ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੋ ਗਏ ਨੇ। ਓਥੋਂ ਦੇ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਹਾਲਾਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਹੋਰ ਨੇੜਿਓ ਜਾਨਣ ਲਈ ਅਸੀਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦੇ ਇਕ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲ ਕੀਤੀ ਜੋ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਵਿਚ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਤੋਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਗਏ। 

On International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate some of the South Asian women making an immeasurable impact as they work on the frontlines in our community.

Do you have questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines? The South Asian Health Network is hosting an online townhall to answer all of your questions this Tuesday March 9th at 5pm. Here’s more!

Brampton is one of Canada’s youngest cities, with more than 130,000 youth between the ages of 14-29. The Youth Support Task Force has been established in Brampton during these tough times to support young people.

After leaving his family and first career as a journalist in India, Yash Modi shares his immigrant story. Including why he chose to attend triOS College and the opportunities his new education has brought him.

To give back to families in need, the Asees Foundation, led by athletes Balvir and Danvir Dhillon donated truckloads of food hampers to families in Toronto’s Moss Park area.

An Amazon facility in Brampton is being investigated for potential labour violations by the province after it was ordered to shut down due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Advocates say they’ve been expressing concerns over workers’ conditions for a year now.

Did you know 2-1-1 is a free 24/7 phone service, providing community members information in over 150 languages? Service Navigator Madhu Bector shares more.

Two new long-term care homes will be built in Brampton, supporting Punjabi speaking seniors. The proposed Guru Nanak Long-term Care Centre and the Indus Long-term Care Home will bring 352 new beds combined.