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By Balwant Sanghera
A prominent member of our community, a pioneer, a lumber baron, a philanthropist and a very proud Canadian has left us for his heavenly abode. Recipient of Order of British Columbia and Order of Canada, Asa Singh Johal, passed away on July 5, 2021.
Our pioneers set foot on Canadian soil more than 130 years ago. Since then they have worked very hard in the growth and development of the South Asian community and their adopted country, Canada. As a result of their struggles and sacrifices, our community has achieved a prominent place in Canada. Due to theirefforts, to-day, our community has become as one of the most visible, resilient, generous and powerful ones in this country. We owe all of this to those brave, hardworking, visionary trailblazers of our community. India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas’ Chairman Asa Singh Johal was one of those respected pioneers.
July 10, 2021
Dear Editor:
As a proud Canadian who immigrated to Canada in 1970 with my family, I am
mourning the deaths of the Afzaal family of London,.