Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates. The B.C. Real Estate Association says the province saw 6,460 residential unit sales in the Multiple Listing Service systems last month, a 9.5-per-cent decline from March 2023.
In an increasingly diverse world, fostering inclusivity and respect for different cultures and faiths has never been more critical. A uniquely empowering initiative, the Patka Box, is making a profound impact in schools, particularly for Sikh students. The Patka, a head covering worn by Sikh boys as a symbol of their faith and identity, is now receiving the recognition and support it deserves in educational institutions.
For millennia, Vaisakhi has symbolized the harvest season when farmers would reap their crops and welcome the onset of a new year. Since 1699, Sikhs have added another layer of significance to this occasion, celebrating the birth of the Khalsa. Today, Vaisakhi is observed with heightened enthusiasm, marking centuries of tradition with joy, energy, and fervor.
Vaisakh, the second month in the Nanakshahi calendar, holds profound significance in Sikhism, marking both the arrival of spring and the harvesting season in Punjab. Falling between April 14 and May 15, Vaisakh symbolizes renewal, abundance, and hope. This month heralds the celebration of Vaisakhi, one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar.
Surrey, a culturally diverse city in the heart of Metro Vancouver, hosts the largest Vaisakhi Parade outside of India. Drawing an astonishing crowd of approximately 500,000 people each year, the annual Surrey Vaisakhi Parade has become a monumental event that resonates far beyond the local Sikh community.
Hola Mohalla is an important Sikh festival that occurs the day after the Holi festival. "Hola" is derived from the word halla (a military charge), and the term "Mohalla" stands for an organized procession such as an army column.
