Tucked away in the heart of Surrey is a childcare center that feels less like a facility and more like an extension of home. Guru Nanak Childcare Centre has quickly become a trusted choice for families looking for a place where their children feel safe, nurtured, and genuinely cared for. It is a space shaped by experience, heart, and a deep commitment to early learning that speaks directly to the needs of this community.
Snigdha, an Administrative Assistant at Waste Connections of Canada, moved to Canada in 2022 and was later joined by her husband, Mayur Kavirala, a Recruitment Consultant at Wilson HR. They now call New Westminster home and have recently welcomed their first baby boy, Aiden.
When internationally acclaimed Kathak artist and choreographer Sonia Sabri received her MBE for Services to Dance at Windsor Castle on November 12, 2025, it marked a defining moment not just for her, but for South Asian performing arts in the U.K. The first British-born Indian woman fully trained in Kathak in the U.K. to receive the honor, Sonia’s journey has been one of persistence, innovation, and cultural pride.
Held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the spectacular Aria Convention Centre in Surrey, the gala event was presented by the Royal Bank of Canada, and attended by about 800 esteemed guests, including influential political leaders, dignitaries, business icons, and trailblazing achievers from across Canada.
Surinder Singh Sangha’s new Punjabi book, The Struggle Stories of Indo-Canadian Immigrants, captures the real-life journeys, challenges, and triumphs of early Indo-Canadian families, preserving their legacy for future generations. The book delves into a time when opportunities were limited and systemic barriers were abundant.
In 1981, when Jessie Dosanjh arrived in Canada from India, he left behind not just his home, but also the rhythm of his life. Sports always ran in the family. His father played volleyball, his brothers excelled in track and field, and Jessie himself had competed at the university level in both volleyball and track. But the move meant starting over to focus on building a new life. “I had to survive,” he says simply. “So, I stopped competing. But something was missing.”
