Kiran Singh ਕਿਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ
@vancitysingh
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A storyteller at heart. Formerly a journalist, currently the host of A Very Punjabi Podcast.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined September 2016
I am embarking on a huge personal project I grew up with my mother talking in idioms daily, ended up going to uni to pursue Punjabi literature. Punjabi alphabet has 35 letters and I will be sharing 35 of my favourite idioms starting with each letter of alphabet. Here we go:
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I haven't been active on here, but am planning on migrating to Bluesky as many of you are. Please follow me at:
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I've won the Best Canadian Local News @RTDNA_Canada Award for a broadcast piece that celebrated Punjabi Canadian women I dedicate this award to Punjabi women who paved way for me to be here, for all those women who celebrate life in spite of incredible hardships. I thank you!
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On this night 40 years ago, armed Indian mobs were in full swing in slaughtering 1000s of innocent Sikhs across India. The slaughter continued for 3-4 days, the Police not only stood by but in many case joined the murderous mobs ! #1984SikhGenocide
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Well deserved!🙌
I’m humbled by another journalism award, an @RTDNA_Canada for highlighting how Giddha and Boliyan, folk dance and songs of Punjabi women, are helping Punjabi-Canadians connect with their roots A true labour of love, this piece took over a year to see the airwaves but here we are
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The saga continues...
A Vancouver landlord used surveillance footage to attempt to evict a tenant because her boyfriend visited; allegedly threatened to evict others because their spouse lives with them; and is now suing several residents for defamation. https://t.co/nSXm3R9RjF
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@RTDNA_Canada Here is the award winning piece: https://t.co/e3GwHHdfDI
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I’m humbled by another journalism award, an @RTDNA_Canada for highlighting how Giddha and Boliyan, folk dance and songs of Punjabi women, are helping Punjabi-Canadians connect with their roots A true labour of love, this piece took over a year to see the airwaves but here we are
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I can confirm that Sandeep's organs were donated to five individuals, he gave life to many when leaving us all I thank all of you who have share and donated to this fundraiser
My brother-in-law was involved in a horrific accident on Highway 17 in Surrey last Tuesday, he has since passed away due to extensive injuries I am devastated for my sister and their two young daughters, and I ask you to support them in this time https://t.co/IOYxY2M4NW
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My brother-in-law was involved in a horrific accident on Highway 17 in Surrey last Tuesday, he has since passed away due to extensive injuries I am devastated for my sister and their two young daughters, and I ask you to support them in this time https://t.co/IOYxY2M4NW
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What would you do if you worked 120 hours without compensation? For many international students, nothing. Learn why:
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Public service journalism
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This is a huge personal win!!! Not only my reporting uncovered this loophole but showed to which extent shady landlords were misusing this clause in BC's Residential Tenancy Act Link to the story: https://t.co/aZP1evPy0h
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A tenants rights lawyer is asking the B.C. government to strengthen eviction laws to address what he calls an emerging trend of "shotgun evictions," where multiple tenants in a building are told they...
As of July 18, landlords who want to end a tenancy for personal occupancy or caretaker use will need to give notice through a new online portal. This gives landlords a straightforward process and protects renters from bad-faith evictions. Learn more:
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In the second episode of A Very Punjabi Podcast I explored the relationship Punjabis have with Mango, how this fruit shows up in our cultural practices and how its become a prominent image in the literature. Listen here: https://t.co/TEifoFOJvg
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This just in: rich guy doesn’t want to pay more taxes, still tries to pretend to care about other people A timeless trope! Ps — remember when Shopify wouldn’t stop providing its services to LibsofTikTok, allowing it (at the time) to continue selling its anti-LGBTQ hate merch?
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So, so humbled by this list! Not only am I nominated for the Best Large Market Feature News-Audio, there are some half a dozen other nominations where I was involved in the story or coverage behind the scenes at CBC Van.
RTDNA Canada announces its 2024 Western region Awards Finalists in recognition for the remarkable achievements and excellent work of Canadian journalists & broadcasters. See the full list of finalists here: https://t.co/TgjIxrujAP
#JournalismAward #rtdnacanada #Journalists
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Don't let anyone tell you that your story isn't important! I'm happy to say that I have been nominated for my 2nd @RTDNA_Canada for exploring the art of Giddha, and how it's helping Punjabi-Canadian women connect with their roots. Listen to the piece here: https://t.co/e3GwHHdNtg
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PODCAST LAUNCH!!!!!! I have some exciting news to share with you all My love for Punjabi language isn't breaking news, but my podcast is! A Very Punjabi Podcast is my way to delve into different flavours of Punjabi language Hope you enjoy the sneak peek: https://t.co/c74gJO3omy
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40 years ago, how were Sikhs in the diaspora learning about events unfolding in Punjab? The WSO has gone into the archives and compiled the news articles from that time. To commemorate 40 years of 1984, the WSO will post newspaper articles everyday for the next seven days
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Premier Doug Ford also blamed immigrants in Peel for Covid-19. He also blamed immigrants for the housing crisis last year. This political urge in Canada to scapegoat a diverse group of people the country needs for economic and social prosperity really needs to be quashed.
NEW: Premier Doug Ford strongly suggests that immigrants are behind shootings at Jewish-based schools in the province. "Your bringing your problems from everywhere else in the world to Ontario and your going after other Canadians," Ford said. #onpoli
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Trying to recall which terror attacks in Canada racialized immigrants were involved in…the Quebec mosque shooting…Toronto van attack..the mowing down of 3 generations of the brown immigrant Afzaal family with a truck…no wait, that can’t be right…
Premier Ford added: "Before you plan on moving to Canada, don't come to Canada if you're going to start terrorizing neighborhoods." "If you want to come to Canada, if you want to be a resident of Ontario, you get along with everyone." #onpoli
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