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Bollywood Freetime Movie
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Chocolate (2005) (PG)
Chocolate is about seven distinct individuals who cross paths with each other on the streets of London. The time is Christmas when the world is having a gala time. There is peace, there is joy, there ... [Read More]
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Until September 3
17th Annual Enchanted Evenings Concert Series
Babbu Maan Concert Live 2010
July 31
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July 31
Web Stories: Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
As the World Cup Nears, Indo-Canadian Community Has Much to Look Forward to (2010-06-07)
The moment that billions of people across the world have been waiting for has almost arrived! Now, for those of you that may not know what this moment may is, don’t worry, just ask someone near you. They are most likely to answer you by excitedly screaming: "The World Cup!" The world's largest sporting event will start on June 11th when the host South Africa takes on Mexico. 32 of the world's best teams will be facing off in the month long tournament to decide which country deserves the title as the globe's best soccer team. The partying and euphoria will not be limited to South Africa however. The streets in the cities of South America, Europe, Africa and Asia will be full of nervous soccer fans, who will be surely watching the action closely.....
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+The community’s image tarnished again (2010-04-19)
Bhupinder Hundal takes a look at how the community's image takes another hit over the weekend and some food for thought on the Air India Bombing and the 1984 Delhi riots that will make everyone look at the situation differently. | Read more >>
+A look back at the Vancouver Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan (2010-04-12)
As I was working on the OMNI booth at the Nagar Kirtan in Vancouver, a senior sitting beside the booth called me over to talk and he shared some of his thoughts on the day. | Read more >>
+Those who have travelled to Haiti to aid in relief efforts deserve a lot of praise (2010-02-01)
Piece by Bhupinder Hundal: The devastating earthquake in Haiti has certainly had an effect on many people and all are motivated to help in any way they can. Most of us have been assisting with fundraising efforts and helping raise awareness of the dire situation facing the Haitian people. | Read more >>
+Opinion Piece by Dilbar Kang......ਜਦੋਂ ਹੇਤੀ ਭੁਚਾਲ ਪੀੜਤਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੱਦਦ ਲਈ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਾ ਮੂਹਰੇ ਆਇਆ.... (2010-01-20)
ਹੇਤੀ ਵਿਚ ਆਏ ਭਿਆਨਕ ਭੁਚਾਲ ਨੇ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਭਰ ਨੂੰ ਹਿਲਾ ਕੇ ਰੱਖ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ| ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਉਥੇ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਦੋ ਲੱਖ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਲੋਕ ਮਾਰੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਵੱਡੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਵਿਚ ਲੋਕ ਅਜੇ ਵੀ ਮਲਬੇ ਹੇਠ ਦੱਬੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਨ| ਪਰ ਜਿਨਾ ਨੂੰ ਜ਼ਿੰਦੇ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ਖਮੀ ਹਾਲਤ ਵਿਚ ਮਲਬੇ ਹੇਠੋਂ ਕੱਢ ਲਿਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ, ਉਨਾਂ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਸ਼ਾਇਦ ਅਜੇ ਵੀ ਬਹੁ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਢੁਕਵੇਂ ਇਲਾਜ ਨੂੰ ਤਰਸ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ| ਪਰ ਦੂਜੇ ਪਾਸੇ ਉਹ ਲੋਕ ਜਿਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਕਿਸੇ ਨਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਤਰਾਂ ਭੁਚਾਲ ਦੀ ਮਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਜਾਨ ਤਾਂ ਬਚ ਗਈ ਪਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਆਲੇ ਦੁਆਲੇ ਕੁੱਝ ਵੀ ਨਾ ਬਚਣ ਕਾਰਨ, ਉਹ ਭੁੱਖਮਰੀ ਦਾ ਸ਼ਿਕਾਰ ਬਣ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ| ਪਰ ਭੁਚਾਲ ਕਾਰਨ ਪੀੜਤ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ਖਮੀ ਹੋਏ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੱਦਦ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਦੁਨੀਆਂ ਭਰ ਵਿਚੋਂ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਕਾਰਜ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ| ਵੱਖ ਵੱਖ ਮੁਲਕਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਰਕਾਰਾਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਪੱਧਰ ਤੇ ਯਤਨ ਕਰ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਹਨ| | Read more >>
+Opinion Piece by Dilbar Kang......ਲੋਹੜੀ ਦੇ ਜਸ਼ਨਾ ਵਿਚ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ (2010-01-15)
ਲੋਹੜੀ ਦੇ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਭਾਂਵੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਰਸਮੋ ਰਿਵਾਜ਼ ਜੁੜੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਨ| ਪਰ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਇਹ ਦਿਨ ਬੱਚੇ ਦੇ ਜਨਮ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ| ਖਾਸ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਜਦੋਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਦਾ ਜਨਮ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ| ਜਿਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਪੁੱਤ ਪੈਦਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਨਾਂ ਘਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਬੱਚੇ ਦੀ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਲੋਹੜੀ ਪਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ| ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿਚ ਤਾਂ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਦੀ ਲੋਹੜੀ ਨੂੰ ਕਈ ਪ੍ਰੀਵਾਰ ਇਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਜਲੌਅ ਹੀ ਬਣਾ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ| ਪੰਜਾਬ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਆਣ ਵਸੇ ਲੋਕ ਇਸ ਦਿਨ ਨੂੰ ਇਥੇ ਵੀ ਬੜੇ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਨਾਲ ਮਨਾਂਉਦੇ ਹਨ..... | Read more >>
Today's Headlines: July 30, 2010
Canadian teen detained in Cuba may be headed home: reports
A Canadian teen held in Cuba for three months could return home soon following talks between Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Peter Kent and a high-level Cuban official in Ottawa. Cody LeCompte of Ontario has been detained in Cuba since an April 29 car accident while on family vacation. The 19-year-old was driving a car that was hit by a dump truck, but was told he could not leave Cuba until a court decided whether he'd be charged.
Global warming undeniable, scientists say
Scientists from 48 countries, including Canada, say the world is indeed warming and the past decade was the warmest on record. The latest State of the Climate report found that every year between 2000 and 2009 was hotter than the average global temperature of the 1990's. The analysis focused on 10 measures of climate ranging from the well-known air temperature to changes in glaciers, humidity, sea level and ocean temperatures.
Expert panel calls for Canadians to cut salt intake
An expert panel is calling on Canadians to cut their sodium intake by one third by the year 2016 as part of a national campaign to reduce salt intake. The Health Canada working group says lowering one's average daily sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams would prevent thousands of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke each year, and save billions in health-care costs.
Canadian track championships underway
Hurdlers Perdita Felicien and Priscilla Lopes-Schliep are headlining the list of participants at the Canadian track and field championships, now underway in Toronto. The two will compete in the women's 100-metre hurdles on Saturday.
Police assist patient locked in acupuncture clinic
Police in Washington state say a woman had to call 911 to get out of an acupuncture clinic after workers locked up and went home while she still had needles stuck in her back. Officers believe the staffers forgot all about their patient.
Ottawa could balance budget earlier than forecast: report
In a new report, the Conference Board of Canada projects the federal deficit might be wiped out a year earlier than forecast by Ottawa. The think-tank says the recovery has been far stronger than estimated in the federal budget, leading to bigger tax revenues. It now projects that Ottawa will balance its budget in the 2014-2015 financial year.
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