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Edmonton police have charged a man with two counts of assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief after a stabbing at a Sikh temple. Members say there has been a feeling of unease since the attack occurred nearly three weeks ago, but are taking comfort in police saying there is no...

The Sikh community is disappointed after seeing death threats spray painted on several signs along their procession route in downtown Winnipeg ahead of the event on Sunday.

Minority groups across Alberta are offering support to Edmonton’s Sikh community after a Friday morning stabbing at a Sikh temple left two people injured, even though community members have a level of concern following the attack. Gates Guarin has the details.

B.C.’s Sikh community is on edge, and some police departments have increased patrols, after a violent attack and stabbing at a temple in Edmonton. Taya Fast reports.

Two men were stabbed with a screwdriver during prayers before a Sikh wedding at the Nanaksar gurdwara on the northeastern outskirts of Edmonton. As Joel Gotlib explains, police say charges are pending against a man who has a history of violence and had been released from prison a day before the attack.

United Nations (UN) human rights experts are urging Canada to speed up investigations into threats against prominent B.C. Sikh activist Moninder Singh. Jillian Piper explains why there are concerns that the Indian government is targeting Singh.

The first turban-wearing Sikh Drum Major to command a performance at the prestigious Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo attracted worldwide attention. Jason Pires reports.

Charges are laid in a stabbing at a Sikh temple but police say so far, there’s no evidence of it being motivated by hate. An army overhaul sees CFB Edmonton take the lead on combat readiness and crisis response. Alberta is expanding the 120 km/h speed limit pilot project. Alberta’s Ukrainian community celebrates President Volodymyr...

Some minority groups in Alberta say they’re increasingly becoming the target of anti-immigrant sentiment in the province. Muslim and Sikh groups both say they’ve noticed a rise in hateful comments online and many believe that uptick in hate is linked to the upcoming Independence referendum. Heather Yourex-West reports on the climate of fear.

A man with history of violence, who recently got out of prison, was arrested after two worshippers were stabbed at a Sikh temple. The City of Edmonton is considering bringing back using calcium chloride on winter roads. The Alberta Prosperity Project unveils its constitution discussion document. A summer baby boom is underway at the Lois...

It’s an international crackdown on three india-based criminal groups, including the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, involved with murder, extortion and drug trafficking across the globe. The FBI announced multiple arrests this week, including 4 men here in B.C. in what they are calling ‘Operation Hard Ball’. Joining us with reaction is Danish Singh, president of...

Operation Hard Ball has put the spotlight on three India-based crime groups and raised new questions about the reach of organized crime in Canada. We speak with Balpreet Singh of the World Sikh Organization of Canada.

Imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi and his alleged associate, Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, are accused of ordering the June 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C. Sarah MacDonald has Canadian reaction to the charges, and how the operation is reshaping the narrative of Nijjar’s assassination.

An international crackdown on the notorious Bishnoi gang by the FBI today involving organized crime groups charged with murder, extortion, and drug trafficking. As Catherine Urquhart reports, the indictments detail what allegedly led up to the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey three years ago.

There has been a big break in the crackdown on transnational criminal gangs based in India; gangs accused of extortion, drug-trafficking, kidnapping and targeted killings – including the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., three years ago. Acting together, the RCMP and FBI arrested three people in B.C., 13 in the...

A sigh of relief for a man who’s been missing for days while out hiking in the Sea-to-Sky region. The hiker walked out to safety Friday, and into the waiting arms of some of the searchers who had been looking for him. Travis Prasd reports.

The seafood industries on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are breathing a sigh of relief now that the American sector is off the menu of Canadian counter-tariffs. Heidi Petracek explains how the reversal happened, and whether there could be any political fallout from the backtrack.

After the Alberta Utilities Commission recently denied a proposed natural gas plant at the edge of the town of Olds that would have powered a data centre project, some residents are breathing a sigh of relief. They believe there’s a place for massive proposals like this, but they believe the province needs to sharpen its...

 Hundreds of people gathered in Southampton, England on Tuesday to protest the killing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak — whose death sparked national scrutiny of police conduct after bodycam footage showed him being arrested as he lay dying from stab wounds. “I can’t breathe,” Nowak told police responding to the violent altercation. The killer, meanwhile — 23-year-old...

A film that honours the work and sacrifice of Sikh soldiers is now being screened across Canada. “Promises” is a labour of love from a local filmmaker. As Taya Fast reports, it highlights a chapter of history many may not know about.