Pakistani authorities turning blind eye to abductions of girls and forced conversions
Young Christian and Hindu girls are victims of abductions, forced to change their religion and marry their kidnappers in Pakistan.
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Work for youth is new MP’s priority
The winner in Monday night’s federal election in the riding of Scarborough Centre has pledged financial support of jobs for young people as a priority. In the Oct. 19 vote, Liberal candidate Salma Zahid defeated Conservative incumbent Roxanne James. Zahid polled 51.1 per cent of ballots cast, according to the CBC Canada Votes website. James finished in second place with just over 30 per cent of votes, while NDP Alex Wilson earned 11.8 per cent of ballots.
Stroumboulopoulos accepts role as UN food ambassador
George Stroumboulopoulos has added another credit to his career, but it has nothing to do with the media. The former MuchMusic VJ and late-night host of CBC TV’s George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, revealed on his show…
Experience South Asia in Scarborough North
Despite being only a few years old, GTA Square mall boasts a loyal clientele by focusing on the largest visible minority population in the city.
Hike for Pakistan relief draws small crowd
The Rouge Valley Foundation hosted a hike and bike ride Saturday for victims of the Pakistan flooding. The floods began in July and have affected over 20 million people, according to the Canadian Red Cross.