Moninder Singh, of the BC Gurdwaras Council and Sikh Federation Canada, announced potential disinvitation of Liberal MPs from Sikh temples to protest Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to Indian PM Narendra Modi for the G7 summit, following allegations of India’s involvement in violence against Sikhs in Canada. Sikh leaders are demanding the withdrawal of Modi’s invitation and expressing concerns over the government’s handling of these issues, organizing protests in response.
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Canadian grave of general who torched White House in 1814 draws interest amid trade war
The gravesite of British Major General Robert Ross, who led the burning of the White House in 1814 during the War of 1812, saw many visitors this week, including Larry and Connie Tremain from Arizona. Ross, buried in Halifax, N.S., after his death at the Battle of North Point, remains a surprising figure for many Americans, who often lack awareness of this historical event and its implications for U.S.-Canada relations. Want More Context? 🔎
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