@diljitdosanjh
announces new Di-Luminati World Tour🔥
Diljit will perform in BC Place’s first-ever Punjabi show on April 27, 2024 in Vancouver 🎤
The event is expected to be the largest Punjabi show outside of India 🌎
Ticket presales begin on November 30th 🎟️
During RED FM’s annual Gurpurab Radiothon we raised $955,000 for BC Floods relief and $227,266 for Surrey Hospitals Foundation. A total of $1,182,266 was raised and donations are still coming in.
So much positive energy. Thank you to all the donors and volunteers.
Volunteers at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar in New Westminister provided food and tea to those stranded by Queensborough Bridge. Those stuck in more severe conditions were also given a warm place to stay overnight.
We are deeply saddened to share that one of our senior and beloved host Salman Nasir passed away this morning. He hosted Hamara Pakistan & Sunhere Geet. We will miss you Salman Ji
#RIP
.
On 31st January, Gurdas Maan's son Gurickk Maan tied the knot with longtime beau Simran Kaur Mundi, who was crowned as Miss India Universe in 2008. RED FM congratulates the newly weds and wishes them loads of happiness and love!
#REDFMCanada
@gurickkgmaan
@SimrankMundi
Join our
#COVID19SafetyChampionChallenge
& for the next two weeks don't host or attend a social gathering or party, if someone invites politely decline, choose safety over social pressure for yourself and your loved ones.
MLA Raj Chouhan becomes the first politician of South Asian descent to serve as Speaker of the BC Legislature. Harjinder Thind talks with Speaker Chouhan.
Italian airline Neos Air will be starting flights connecting Amritsar with Toronto via its hub at Milan Malpensa Airport starting April 6, 2023. Sharing the news in RED FM’s The Harjinder Thind Show, Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener of the FlyAmritsar Initiative.
In reply to
@JustinKulik
's tweet that
@jjhorgan
owes young people an apology for his COVID 19 remarks yesterday, Premier Horgan said: ""I am not apologizing, my intention was to catch young people's attention. If 19 year olds are asking me to apologize, I've got what I wanted."
As the Seattle City Council prepares to vote on outlawing caste discrimination today, we bring you a special episode that we aired on February 11 on the problem in North America in which Council member
@cmkshama
was a speaker.
#Caste
@quizzicalguy
Former Attorney General of BC Wally Oppal tells
@harjindersthind
that ultimately it is province's decision that counts referring to
@mikefarnworthbc
strong recommendation to continue with the transition to Surrey Police Service.
🙌woohoo
@RED931FM
listeners donated generously & raised $710,000 for health care in Surrey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to each & every donor.
@SurreyHospFdn
@bccancerfdn
Tune into RED FM all day today and tomorrow for your chance to win tickets to the much anticipated Roar Tour featuring the one and only
@diljitdosanjh
in town this Saturday.
**BREAKING NEWS:**
The ongoing policing saga in Surrey is nearing its conclusion!!
Today, Mayor Locke announced that, despite her disappointment, she will proceed with the police transition to safeguard taxpayers' interests. However, this move will come with certain conditions
Today, the Seattle ban on caste discrimination has become law. It was pushed by Councilmember
@cmkshama
, who was our guest back in February when we discussed caste discrimination in North America. We thank her once again. Do hear the talk here:
#Casteism
British Sikh engineer Navjot Sawhney wins PM Rishi Sunak’s award for low-cost invention
An energy-efficient manual washing machine for low-income groups, inspired by his volunteering work in India, has won PM Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light Award.
@navsproject365
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@thewashorg
RED FM's very own
@harjindersthind
was honored with The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, a commemorative medal to mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation. This award is given to people who have made a positive impact on society.
A special thank you to
@KenHardie
In the hopes to shatter the "cool" gang image and to educate youth about gang violence to change their perspective and prevent them from getting involved in gangs,
@SurreyRCMP
Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) has launched a new tool.
The month of April is celebrated as Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. Canada has over 700,000 Sikhs, making it the second largest Sikh population in the world. Relative to total population, Canada has the highest proportion of Sikhs out of any country.
#sikhheritagemonth
Pierre Poilievre calls the current international student program "a total mess", promises to fix it
Watch the full video on the RED FM Canada YouTube channel
@harjindersthind
@REDFMCALGARY
@REDFMToronto
#Thread
In a significant development, British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has awarded a South Asian man over $9,000 in damages for caste discrimination that he suffered in Canada at the hands of two colleagues.
Arshdeep Bains, Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) had interaction with his fans today in Surrey. In an exclusive candid interview with
@Redfm
, Bains said that chasing your dreams with dedication will
On the Evening Show today,
@RiteshLakhi
will talk about the ongoing RCMP vs Surrey Police debate with City councillor Mandeep Nagra and Darin Sheppard of Surrey Police Union. Please tune in at 8!
Canada’s govt has inked a deal with China’s military to manufacture a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Dr. Kulvinder Gill of Concerned Ontario Doctors says this is dangerous for Canadians. Harjinder Thind asks her why.
Also on the Evening Show tonight at 8.20, renowned Indian historian
@irfhabib
will join us to talk about his latest biography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and why it is important to learn about the life and legacy of this great freedom fighter and former president of
@INCIndia
.
*MISSING PERSON*
Jasvir Parmar was last seen Monday in the 6600-block of 133rd Street. She is currently driving a gold-coloured 2013 Toyota Corolla, license plate AN9 26V.
Jasvir Parmar:
- 23 year old South Asian woman
- 5’5” tall
- 130 pounds
- Long black hair
- Brown eyes
Federal government announces $95 million funding for housing in Surrey. 2,800 homes will be constructed in the next three years. Will also be helpful in digitized permits and other infrastructure support.
Doctors’ Concerns Amid COVID-19
Harjinder Thind chats with Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill, President of Concerned Ontario Doctors, as she says World Health Organization is a politically inclined entity.
Surrey mayor loses court bid to keep RCMP
The BC Supreme Court has sided with the BC government, effectively throwing out the city of Surrey's plan to keep the RCMP as the police force of jurisdiction.
In a 27-page written decision, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo said
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has alleged that
@surreyps
is in fact an
@NDP
Police Service. BC Solicitor General
@mikefarnworthbc
has shot back, accusing the mayor of taking a "cheap political shot'' at cops. What do you think? Call us on 604-591-9311 between 8 and 8.30PM.
We are proud of our news team for winning BC’s biggest journalism award for the news story on Surrey’s health care crisis. Congratulations to News Director
@harjindersthind
@GKHanjra
Program Director
@poojasekhon
Pro-Palestinian protesters have “shut down GCT Delta port” as part of coordinated action across the globe. These protests happen two days after Hamas-backer Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel. It’s unclear how long the port will be closed, but the protest is causing huge
RED FM radiothon raises $417,000 to help those impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria.
Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered!
@REDFMCALGARY
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@REDFMToronto
BC’s anti-gang unit
@cfseubc
seized cash, drugs & weapons from vehicles during enforcement on Feb 27 at Bentley Rd & King George Blvd Surrey. It is believed to be associated with street-level drug trafficking & gang activity.
Red FM is delighted to inform our listeners that we are a finalist in the 2023 Webster Awards in the 'Excellence in Reporting in a Language Other Than English' category. We want to give a shoutout to
@harjindersthind
,
@poojasekhon
, and Gurvinder Hanjra for their stellar work! 👏
Procession in honour of fallen RCMP officer who was killed during a standoff today in Coquitlam. Two other officers were injured and the suspect was shot as well. RCMP was conducting a search at a residence.
#redfmcanada
#redfmvancouver
#RCMP
#Coquitlam
Karnpreet Singh and Gurbaksh Singh were charged in the viral police incident that occurred in Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre a few months back. Karnpreet Singh made an appearance in court today.
Manpreet Monica Singh, has created history as she took an oath as a Harris county judge, becoming the United States' first female Sikh judge. She has been an attorney for the last 20 years and has handled over 100 cases. Congratulations Manpreet!
#Breaking
Surrey Police Service transition should continue, recommends Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth. What happens to RCMP?
@CityofSurrey
@MayorLocke
to respond at 11am today. Former mayor Doug McCallum at 11:30am.
Best wishes on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism, who believed in "Sarbat Da Bhalla - May Good Come To All". As we celebrate Gurpurab on Nov 30, let's remember to stay safe.
Investigation into extortion in Edmonton arsons leads to 6 arrests and charges
Edmonton Police Service has confirmed it is investigating at least 18 incidents of extortion in the area since October 2023, and there may be additional cases.
South Asian business community has
The City of Surrey has announced it is filing a petition with the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a judicial review of the Province of British Columbia’s order to continue with the transition to the Surrey Police Service.
Komalpreet Sidhu, 29, arrested in the 'largest' narcotic seizure in Prairie history. CBSA officers seized 406.2 kilograms of what's believed to be methamphetamine from large suitcases inside a commercial truck on Jan. 14. The total amount of suspected drugs seized adds up to
Around 250 Uber and Lyft drivers protested for better rights and wages in front of BC's Labor Minister Harry Bains' Surrey office today.
The drivers said that the legislation brought in by the provincial government is not enough and does not address the issues raised by them in
Congrats
@redfmvancouver
on their 18th anniversary. Our Cpl Sangha was in studio to chat about Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team’s recently created video which will be part of “Shattering the Image” school presentation. The presentation educates youth about gang violence.
Harjinder Thind talks to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino about his vision for the department, any new changes to the policies and the future of immigration in Canada.
Would you like to see direct flights from Vancouver and Toronto to Amritsar? If so, take a minute to fill out this petition sponsored by
@BradleyVis
@REDFMCALGARY
@REDFMToronto
The Surrey RCMP and CFSEU-BC are issuing a public safety warning. Karnvir Garcha (24), and Harkirat Jhutty (22), are both connected to criminal activity and high levels of violence in the Lower Mainland.
UPDATE:
B-C homicide investigators say the three Indian men in their 20s, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh and Karan Brar were arrested today in Edmonton in relation to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The R-C-M-P say all three have been living in Canada as
A big thank you to our listeners! We are excited to share with you that RED FM won the 2021 BCAB Award of Excellence - Community Service Award - Radio - Large Market
On The
@harjindersthind
Show this morning, show producer
@quizzicalguy
talked about US federal prosecutors filing charges in a New York court accusing an Indian govt official of directing a plot to kill a Khalistan leader and naming one Nikhil Gupta of India as the go-between.
A man in Nigeria Adedayo Olukeye, 26, charged in sextortion case that led to sudden death of Surrey teen Rob Janjua in Feb 2023. According to investigators the youth had been tricked into sending explicit photos to a suspect online who posed as a teenage girl. The suspect then
Okanagan farmers stand in solidarity with farmers in India, organize car rally in Kelowna on Dec 6 from 1pm-2pm. Rally will start from SB on Hwy 97, end at Prospera Place.
Hero of farmer's protest in India - American doctor
@SinghSwaiman
talks to
@harjindersthind
about selfless service, his time at the farmer's protest & his organization
Earlier today
@PierrePoilievre
joined
@harjindersthind
for a special interview. The Leader of the Official Opposition discussed housing, taxes, and immigration in Canada.
Gurbaksh Saini, facing charges for “Intimidation of a Justice System Participant & Obstruction of a Peace Officer" in the Strawberry Hill complex was conditionally discharged. No criminal record & no deportation charges.
Conditions are:
- 18 month ban from the area
- $1,500 fine
This morning on The Harjinder Thind Show, we had the honour of hosting noted poet, Bollywood lyricist and screenwriter, and public intellectual
@Javedakhtarjadu
; actor-singer
@MeiyangChang
; and singer
@Jahnvi
. Video of the conversation will be out soon. Keep watching this space!
Financial Times has claimed in a report that US authorities foiled an assassination plot against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Our colleague
@quizzicalguy
tells you in brief what the report says in this short video.
@poojasekhon
@REDFMToronto
@REDFMCALGARY