19 h. ago Second wave of extortions with transnational links sparks concern in South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

Society

19 h. ago Edmonton police eyeing second wave of extortions with transnational links targeting South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

Society

63 h. ago Edmonton police to hold town hall as South Asian community faces new extortion threats

The town hall on Monday, July 28, is taking place at the Southwood Community League in Mill Woods. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the police presentation begins at 7 p.m.

Events

4 d. ago Canada’s biggest South Asian festival is back in Ontario and it’s totally free

Get ready, Mississauga: It's back! Celebration Square transforms into a vibrant South Asian extravaganza as the #BollywoodMonster Mashup returns for its annual two-day spectacle on Friday, July  25 (from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday, July  26, 2025 (from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.).Canada's largest Bollywood festival promises a thrilling mix of music, dance, food and culture — all with free admission and parking — right in the heart of the city.There's a treat around every corner, and it all starts with star-studded performances from international Bollywood singers, classical and contemporary dancers, Sufi musicians, Bhangra troupes, Kollywood and Indo-Caribbean acts, and more.And of course, the festival would be incomplete without The #BollywoodMonster Orchestra, who will play electrifying mashups blending Bollywood hits with disco and pop anthems.With over 30 food and beverage vendors, the party turns into a Monster Food Festival, too,...

Culture

6 d. ago ACISA Is Celebrating 10 Years of Vibrant Brampton SummerFest in Style With Prominent Bollywood and Popular Punjabi Artists

Punjabi and Bollywood Stars like Miss Pooja, Zora Randhawa, Ananya Chakraborty, and Amanat Ali are performing at Brampton’s most loved music & dance festival – VIBRANT BRAMPTON SUMMERFEST! BRAMPTON, Ontario — Downtown Brampton is all set to come alive to the dazzling sights and sounds of the very spirited South Asian culture. Vibrant Brampton is […]

Culture

8 d. ago South Asian musical acts ready to take the Confluence stage tonight

Chani and Moga, rapper AR Paisley, DJ Intense and a mentalist with the stage name Anmol Magic will perform

Other

1 week 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 […]

Events

2 w. 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

3 w. 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.

Events

3 w. ago Iranian Canadians and others watch and worry after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

Iranian Canadians and Jewish organizations watched the situation in the Middle East with growing concern on Sunday, as U.S. airstrikes sparked fears of intensifying conflict.

Science