Before immigrating to Canada in 2004, Nadir had restored what he calls his “perfect Mini.” It had won admiration back home and even placed first at a local mall display. He parked it safely in his father’s garage before leaving, fully intending to one day ship it to Canada. But time and weather had other plans.
In a country where hockey is often described as part of the national identity, many South Asian families still grew up feeling like spectators to the sport rather than participants in it. For Lali Toor, that disconnect became deeply personal long before it became a mission.
In a year marking the 350th anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s coronation, Sikh scholar Harinder Singh offers a strikingly layered contribution to global Sikh discourse through his book, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib: Life, Vision & Wisdom. Singh’s work spans Sikh thought through teaching, research, and public dialogue, and this book arises from that ongoing engagement.
At 102 years old, Sardar Atter Singh Sekhon carries a life story that stretches across continents, eras, and generations, beginning in a small village in pre-partition Punjab and continuing onto international athletics tracks in Canada. He was born in 1923 in Chak 528 GB Manupur, Tehsil Samundri, District Lyallpur (now Faisalabad District), Punjab, Pakistan, where running was not a sport but part of everyday childhood.
In an era where content is created and consumed at an unprecedented pace, film can often be reduced to something to scroll past, share, or briefly enjoy. However, for Grade 12 twin brothers Rohan and Jaiden Gill, filmmaking has become something far more purposeful: a vehicle for empathy, education, and meaningful social impact. The brothers have spent their high school years not only refining their creative skills but also redefining what it means to be young storytellers in today’s world.
As the first turbaned Sikh Chief Coroner of British Columbia, Dr. Jatinder (Taj) Baidwan represents more than a milestone in leadership. He embodies a journey shaped by service, resilience, and a deep commitment to community. In a role that sits at the intersection of medicine, public service, and human understanding, Dr. Baidwan brings decades of experience along with a perspective grounded in Sikh values.