8 h. ago Five charged in string of violent robberies targeting LGBTQ+ South Asians in Brampton

Peel police say they’ve now arrested five people in a string of violent robberies targeting South Asian people in Brampton, Ont., including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Investigators say on three occasions in April and May, the suspects engaged with victims via social media and arranged in-person meetings under false pretences. They allege the suspects […]

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6 d. ago BettingTop10 Expands to New Zealand, Bringing Trusted Sports Betting Information to Local Users

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the demand for trusted information about betting sites increased globally, and following successful sites in Canada, Australia and South Asian countries, BettingTop10 has launched its new local site in New Zealand. Part of the Beyond Media group and a well-known leader in the sports betting […]

Sport

1 week ago B.C. Crime Stoppers launch public awareness campaign against South Asian extortion threats

No arrests have been made on extortion-related cases in Surrey.

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2 w. ago Man faces 9 offences after alleged string of Mississauga hit

A 39-year-old man, subject to a Canada-wide driving prohibition in place since 2012, has been charged with several offences following an alleged string of hit-and-run collisions in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said on June 12 several 911 calls were placed, reporting a pickup truck driving erratically near Dixie Rd. and the QEW and cops observed […]

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2 w. ago Why B.C. wants India's Bishnoi gang classified as a terrorist group

Will the terrorist group classification of the Bishnoi gang help police investigate extortion cases targeting B.C.'s South Asian community?

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3 w. ago Opinion: VPD Chief Rai, let’s turn things around and make them right again

Opinion: As the first South Asian and Sikh VPD chief, you have a unique opportunity to renew the force’s commitment to reconciliation and to finally address systemic racism

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3 w. ago Surrey business owner threatened by extortionists pushes back, offers $100,000 reward

South Asian Canadian business owners in Surrey say police are not doing enough to protect them

Economics

3 w. ago 'We're done waiting': Surrey business owners say police are not doing enough to protect them

Safety forum held as extortion threats target South Asian businesses and individuals

Economics

3 w. ago 'Everybody is scared': Surrey's South Asian community on edge as shooting victim identified

Surrey police were called to a shooting at an office building across from the Fleetwood public library on Wednesday afternoon.

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