Gulzar Nanda News Today

The Punjabi Market went car-free on Sunday, as Vancouverites took to the streets to celebrate with henna, murals, traditional food and musicians from around the world. CBC News caught up with Gulzar Nanda of the Punjabi Market Collective to learn more about the festivities.

Leaders in South Vancouver's Punjabi Market are criticizing a proposal which would change some federal electoral boundaries and split two pillars of the South Asian community.

Leaders in South Vancouver’s Punjabi Market are concerned proposed changes will dilute the political representation of the citys community.

In this episode, the Secret Life of Canada looks at some of the early history of South Asian people in B.C including the stories of those first to arrive, the long fight for voting rights and the story of the Komagata Maru.

It's a small community with a big heart. After some trying times during the pandemic for small business, they're hoping for a big resurgence.