by South Asian Star | Oct 1, 2025 | Local
The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of other unions will join a rally in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday to show they are “not backing down” after contract talks stalled with the government. A statement from...
by South Asian Star | Oct 1, 2025 | Local
Staff of Swift Radio arrived at work on Tuesday morning to discover evidence of a shooting. Host Jinny Sims says she is very concerned this can happen in the community. Travis Prasad has the details. Shots were fired at a Surrey, B.C., radio station early Tuesday...
by South Asian Star | Oct 1, 2025 | Local
At least 12 Starbucks locations were closed around B.C. over the weekend, leaving staff and customers shocked by some of the closures. Global News has confirmed at least 12 locations, from Victoria to Revelstoke, have shuttered since Saturday.Starbucks confirmed last...
by South Asian Star | Sep 30, 2025 | Local
There are a number of events being held across B.C. on Sept. 30 this year, the fourth annual observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The day has been marked across the country since 2021, on a date chosen to coincide with Orange Shirt Day, named to...
by South Asian Star | Sep 30, 2025 | Local
The B.C. government says it welcomes the federal government listing the India-based Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity in the country. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the designation in a news release Monday, saying it will help Canadian security,...
by South Asian Star | Sep 29, 2025 | Local
Involuntary care. It’s a legal process that has existed for a long time, but has gotten more attention in British Columbia as the province has looked to expand treatment for those suffering from mental illness and addiction.Involuntary care was put in the...
