National

Premier Christy Clark Greets People On Guru Nanak Gurpurab

Darpan News Desk, 14 Nov, 2016 01:01 PM

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion:

“Today marks the 547th anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru.

“One of the most important observances in the Sikh calendar, this sacred holiday celebrates the birth of the Sikh faith’s spiritual leader in 1469. Spreading messages of hard work, equality, social justice, community service and compassion, Sikhism has grown to become one of the world’s largest religions.

On behalf of all British Columbians I extend my best wishes to everyone commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji https://t.co/xFOYEU6lkc
— Christy Clark (@christyclarkbc) November 14, 2016

“As Sikhs across British Columbia observe Guru Nanak Gurpurab, we take this opportunity to recognize the universality of Sikh values as well as the significant contributions of Sikh communities in helping to shape our great province.

“On behalf of all British Columbians, I extend my best wishes to everyone commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.”

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Full-time Work Takes Big Hit As Canada Loses 31,200 Net Jobs In July

OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market lost 31,200 net jobs last month as the country suffered its biggest one-month drop in full-time work in nearly five years, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Full-time Work Takes Big Hit As Canada Loses 31,200 Net Jobs In July

Aboriginal Rights Not Violated By Some Prison Tests Says Federal Court Of Appeal

VANCOUVER — A panel of the Federal Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned a lower court ruling that found the charter rights of aboriginal inmates were violated by certain psychological tests.

Aboriginal Rights Not Violated By Some Prison Tests Says Federal Court Of Appeal

US, Canadian Soldiers Train In Interior Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Soldiers from U.S. and Canada have spent much of the last few weeks engaging in war games in expansive interior Alaska, with Iowa National Guard personnel playing the role of the enemy.

US, Canadian Soldiers Train In Interior Alaska

Clock's Ticking: 150 Days Until The Start Of Canada's 150th Anniversary Party

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada is 150 days away from the launch of a year-long celebration to mark its 150th anniversary.

Clock's Ticking: 150 Days Until The Start Of Canada's 150th Anniversary Party

Kathleen Wynne To Announce Health, Infrastructure Funding In Northern Ontario Tour

Wynne leaves Saturday on a weeklong visit to schools, hospitals, businesses and First Nations from North Bay to Sioux Lookout, with stops in Sudbury, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Kirkland Lake and nearly a dozen other communities.