Author: Jillian Kestler-D'Amours

In a world where climate change is causing more extreme weather events, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning, saying, “We are playing Russian roulette with our planet.” Despite this, the climate crisis has been sidelined in the US presidential election, raising concerns among environmental advocates about the impact on global climate policy. The US, as the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has not made climate change a priority in the campaign, with economic issues taking precedence. However, recent surveys show that a majority of Americans want leaders to address the climate crisis and prefer candidates who will take…

In a recent development in Montreal, Sikh leaders in North America have welcomed the arrests made in connection with the killing of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. However, suspicions of Indian government involvement continue to raise concerns within the Sikh community. Canadian authorities announced the arrest of three Indian nationals last week in relation to Nijjar’s shooting in British Columbia. The investigation is ongoing to determine any potential ties to the Indian government. Despite the relief of arrests being made, Sikh leaders like Moninder Singh from the BC Gurdwaras Council express unease over the looming question of Indian state…