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Abbotsford Gurdwara celebrates centennial
The Gur Sikh Temple is the oldest gurdwara in North America, and it's located right here in Canada, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Commonly known as the Abbotsford Sikh Temple, it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Link's Rashi Khilnani reports on the rich history of the gurdwara and its significance to the Indo-Canadian community. ( Photo: pc.gc.ca )
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Iraqi refugee family celebrates first Christmas in Canada
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Indo-Canadians celebrate Diwali with elegant galas
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National Capital celebrates historic canal
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Historic site celebrates Canadian's role in ending slavery
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THE INDO-CANADIAN REPORT WITH RASHI KHILNANI
The Indo-Canadian Report is heard Wednesdays to Fridays across India at 7:10am and 9:10pm (Delhi...