National

Vancouver's Busy Burrard Street Bridge To Close For 7 Hours On International Yoga Day

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Jun, 2015 07:52 PM

VANCOUVER — Spandex-clad yogis will roll out their mats and close Vancouver's busy Burrard Street Bridge for an event organizers hope will be the largest yoga celebration outside India.

"Om the Bridge" will block the major thoroughfare through the city for seven hours on June 21.

The province and other supporters, including local companies and the cities of Surrey and Vancouver, are hoping the event will be the largest International Day of Yoga celebration outside of India.

Premier Christy Clark says in a news release that yoga is a great gift from India to the world and the discipline has become part of the Vancouver area's cultural fabric.

Clark has focused on building stronger ties with India and recently visited the country on trade missions and personal vacations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoted International Day of Yoga when he visited B.C. in April.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Sentences In Via Terror Plot Not Likely Until July, Court Hears

TORONTO — Two men found guilty of eight terrorism charges after being accused of plotting to derail a train between Canada and the U.S. aren't likely to be sentenced before July, a Toronto court heard Friday.

Sentences In Via Terror Plot Not Likely Until July, Court Hears

Toronto Church Says It Won't Allow Ukrainian-born Pianist To Perform

TORONTO — A Ukrainian-born pianist barred from performing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra who planned to perform at a church Friday night won't be allowed to play there.

Toronto Church Says It Won't Allow Ukrainian-born Pianist To Perform

Senate Rules Expert On Stand For Third Straight Day At Mike Duffy Trial

OTTAWA — The man who drafted many of the Senate rules that are under the microscope at Mike Duffy's trial is on the stand for a third straight day as the defence probes the clarity of the regulations.

Senate Rules Expert On Stand For Third Straight Day At Mike Duffy Trial

Nova Scotia Government Repeals Guardian Law For 'Habitual Drunkards'

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is repealing 16 laws including one that allows for the appointment of guardians for "habitual drunkards" declared by the courts to be incapable of managing their business affairs.

Nova Scotia Government Repeals Guardian Law For 'Habitual Drunkards'

Harper Attends Summit Of The Americas In Panama

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper is on his way to the Summit of the Americas in Panama today, looking to speak with Cuba's president and promote Canadian business ties with Latin America.

Harper Attends Summit Of The Americas In Panama

Site C Construction To Start In Summer Despite Legal Hurdles, Predicts Minister

VANCOUVER — Two weeks before farmers and First Nations press the courts to block the Site C dam from transforming a thriving stretch of river in northeastern British Columbia, the minister responsible has boldly forecast away any obstacles.