Calls grow for Tumbler Ridge public inquiry as 2 B.C. MPs say answers needed

by South Asian Star | Mar 1, 2026 | National

Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern B.C., said the mourning...

Canada beats Colombia 4-1 in SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener

by South Asian Star | Mar 1, 2026 | Sports

Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and...

Toronto student jailed in Pakistan over social media content denied bail

by South Asian Star | Mar 1, 2026 | National

Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The Canadian University of Toronto PhD student...

Cam Levins finishes 73 seconds shy of his Canadian record in return to Tokyo Marathon

by South Asian Star | Mar 1, 2026 | Local

Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Cam Levins was on track to match his Canadian...

‘At first I cried’: How Iranian Canadians are reacting to the U.S. strikes in Iran

by South Asian Star | Mar 1, 2026 | Local

Iranian Canadians rallied in some of Canada’s major cities over the weekend, with some expressing words of elation and support over the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The strikes began Saturday morning and appeared to target areas of downtown Tehran, which included...