Wednesday, June 10, 2026
ADVT 
National

Indian-Origin Journalist Adrienne Batra Honoured in Canada

The Canadian Press, 09 Aug, 2015 12:51 PM
    An Indo-Canadian journalist has been felicitated in Ottawa by the community members for her outstanding achievements in the media.
     
    Adrienne Batra, Toronto Sun newspaper's editor-in-chief, received the "Best Journalist Award" on Friday at 'Parvasi Awards' organised by the Parvasi Media Group.
     
    The Parvasi Media Group established in 2005 to honour the accomplishments of successful Punjabi Canadians in various fields.
     
    "The Indo-Canadian community has thrived in so many professions and it's humbling to be acknowledged in the field of journalism," Batra was quoted as saying by Toronto Sun.
     
    Batra served as a lieutenant in the Canadian armed forces before joining the Toronto Sun in 2011.
     
    Former Indian athlete Milkha Singh was the guest of honour at the 'Parvasi Awards'.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Bird Flu Detected At Second Ontario Farm

    OTTAWA — Avian influenza has been detected at a second farm in southwestern Ontario, prompting food safety officials to place it in quarantine.

    Bird Flu Detected At Second Ontario Farm

    NDP To Introduce Motion To Reopen Kitsilano Coast Guard In Vancouver

    NDP To Introduce Motion To Reopen Kitsilano Coast Guard In Vancouver
    VANCOUVER — NDP leader Tom Mulcair says his party will introduce a motion in Parliament this week demanding the Conservative government reopen the Kitsilano Coast Guard station in Vancouver.

    NDP To Introduce Motion To Reopen Kitsilano Coast Guard In Vancouver

    The Canadian Toy Testing Council Sells Off Remaining Toys Before Closing Doors

    The Canadian Toy Testing Council Sells Off Remaining Toys Before Closing Doors
    OTTAWA — The Canadian Toy Testing Council is selling off its remaining toys and books at its headquarters in Ottawa on Saturday, after the volunteer organization announced this week it will be closing its doors in June.

    The Canadian Toy Testing Council Sells Off Remaining Toys Before Closing Doors

    Canadian Miners Grapple With Security Risks In Mexico

    Canadian Miners Grapple With Security Risks In Mexico
    OAXACA, Mexico — The recent theft of $10.7 million worth of gold from a mine in Mexico has cast a spotlight on the risks of operating in the country.

    Canadian Miners Grapple With Security Risks In Mexico

    Duffy Dependence: More Than 70 Conservative Mps Leaned On Suspended Senator

    Duffy Dependence: More Than 70 Conservative Mps Leaned On Suspended Senator
    At least 74 former and current Conservative members of Parliament leaned on Duffy at one point or another to appear at their events, record messages for supporters or stump for them on the campaign trail, documents released at the suspended senator's trial indicate.

    Duffy Dependence: More Than 70 Conservative Mps Leaned On Suspended Senator

    Fight Night: Vancouver Canucks Down Calgary Flames 4-1 To Even First-Round Series 1-1

    Fight Night: Vancouver Canucks Down Calgary Flames 4-1 To Even First-Round Series 1-1
    Daniel Sedin and Chris Higgins snapped long post-season goal droughts and Eddie Lack made 22 saves as the Canucks downed the Flames 4-1 to even their Western Conference quarter-final at a game apiece.

    Fight Night: Vancouver Canucks Down Calgary Flames 4-1 To Even First-Round Series 1-1