Mounties are investigating and one person has been arrested after a man reportedly fell from the second floor of a Kelowna apartment building.
R-C-M-P say officers arrived at the building Saturday morning to find a man lying on the ground unconscious with severe injuries.
The man was taken to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Police say one man has been arrested in the case and investigators are hoping to speak to anyone who witnessed the event.
Vaisakhi is a significant festival for Sikhs all over the world. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and celebration of the Sikh community's values and accomplishments. In this special Vaisakhi issue of Darpan magazine, we highlight eight Sikhs who have achieved remarkable success in their respective fields, and who serve as role models for the community and beyond.
In the event of a strike, many federal services from taxes to passport renewals could be affected — with departments and agencies now signalling which essential services will continue during a strike, and which may be disrupted.
Earthquakes Canada estimated the quake that happened at about 8 a.m. local time was magnitude 5.8, while the tsunami warning centre said it reached 6.2. The earthquake was centred along the eastern edge of the Juan de Fuca plate off Vancouver Island.
David Eby says the stabbing death of a 17-year-old male on a Surrey bus on Tuesday is every parent's nightmare. The premier says Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth is reaching out to transit authorities and police to see if more resources are needed to ensure transit safety.
The Vaisakhi parade in Surrey is known to be the largest of its kind outside India, drawing over 500,000 people in previous years. The parade features colorful floats, music, dance, and food, showcasing the rich and diverse Sikh and Punjabi culture.
The Guru gave the Sikhs new values, ideals, and practices, culminating in a sovereign identity. It separated them from the traditional society, its pilgrimages, and practices. Nam (Divine Identification) became the Sikh culture, and its Nash doctrine of five freedoms was introduced to end the bonds of old religions, traditions, and societies.