Patrick Brown

If Surat could be connected to major airports of Canada, then transporting rough diamonds directly from the mines of North-West Canada to the city would be easy and also risk free, said Patrick Brown, a Canadian MP.

The Canadian government wants to utilize the expertise of Indian students and engineers as they believe Indians can run world if given proper chance, Patrick Brown said.

Kanwarjot Singh Manoria, an Indian-origin man, has been arrested in Canada for threatening to kill Brampton mayor Patrick Brown. The threat was sent via email and it also mentioned Brown's wife and son, leading to increased security for the mayor and his family. The motive of the threat remains unknown as the investigation is ongoing.

A few hours after the Indian high commission in Ottawa on Sunday tweeted to condemn the ‘hate crime’ at the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park in Brampton, the Peel Regional Police tweeted that there was no evidence of vandalism to the permanent sign or any park structure.

Brar, a respiratory therapist, was on Monday elected the Brampton city Councillor in the recent municipal council polls after she won the race in Wards 2 and 6. The mother of three beat Jermaine Chambers, a former Conservative MP candidate for Brampton West, as she secured 28.85 per cent of the votes cast.

Mukund Purohit, a Canada-based Barodian, is the only non resident Gujarati (NRG) to receive Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal which honours services of individuals for their contribution to Canada.

Rajender Prasad, a Hindu priest in Canada previously suspended for alleged "violent rhetoric," has been reinstated by the Hindu Sabha Temple. The Hindu Canadian Foundation criticized Brampton's Mayor for his role in the situation, demanding an explanation. Prasad's suspension stemmed from an incident involving Khalistani demonstrators at the temple.

As part of the three-day International Gita Mahotsav, a seminar and cultural programme on Gita was organized at the Living Art Centre, Mississauga, Canada. The Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, is a prestigious auditorium dedicated to the activities of arts and culture.

Khalistani activists clashed with Hindus at a Brampton temple hosting Indian officials, injuring a police officer. The altercation, condemned by officials and Sikh groups, prompted counter-protests and calls for prohibiting demonstrations at religious sites. The Indian High Commission, facing similar disruptions at other Canadian venues, had requested heightened security.

Sparkle -2011, the four-day extravaganza of South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), ended here on Sunday evening on an upbeat mood as it generated about Rs 500 crore of new business, besides counter sales in retail to the tune of Rs 25 crore.

India on Sunday condemned the "hate crime" at a park in Canada named after the Bhagavad Gita and urged authorities to take prompt action. A sign with the park's name was allegedly vandalised and officials have ordered a probe, said city Mayor Patrick Brown who confirmed the incident on Twitter.

"Supergirl" actress Laura Benanti has become a mother on Valentine's Day after welcoming her first child.

The Canadian government wants to utilize the expertise of Indian students and engineers as it believes Indians can run the world if given a chance. This was stated here by Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament from the Barrie constituency of Ontario.

With nearly 20% of its population comprising Gujaratis, Gujarat and Canada have lots in common and make for ideal business partners.

To keep track of suspicious activity the police have made it mandatory for all sellers of army uniforms and other defence related articles in the Ambala Cantonment to produce identity cards.

Community leaders from Indian diaspora in Canada organised an event in the honour of late President APJ Abdul Kalam at Sringeri Vidya Bharati Foundation (SVBF), Etobicoke on Thursday, August 6.

Canadian MP Chandra Arya condemned the attack by pro-Khalistani extremists on Hindu-Canadian devotees at the Brampton Hindu Sabha temple, highlighting extremists exploiting freedom of expression. Peel Regional Police and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown assure maintaining public order and safety amid increased tensions between Canadian and Indian governments.

The Chinese government's move to set up direct deals with African governments to procure rough diamonds in exchange of medicines and resources is seen as a big threat to the Indian diamond industry.