Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

Conversation

Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

My boyfriend has this work colleague that keeps calling him "honey," what should I do?

July 31, 2023

Columns

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Our June edition of Ask Manjot tackles family dynamics and avoiding bullies

June 27, 2023

Arts & culture

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

More about the Toronto-based artist who's hitting the 5X Pride stage this year.

June 1, 2023

Community

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

How do we create a room for people to walk through that encapsulates your creative world?

May 26, 2023

Columns

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

I found out that my husband is still very much in touch with his ex-girlfriend. What should I do?

May 23, 2023

Arts & culture

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Walk with us into a world of South Asian art and creativity with 5X Fest 2023: Enter the Portal.

May 18, 2023

Community

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

Honouring our immigration stories can help us understand our family and community histories.

April 28, 2023

Conversation

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Our wedding taught us the importance of knowing our priorities and mastering the art of compromise

April 28, 2023

Columns

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Manjot looks at the transition to a new home for the first edition of the advice column.

April 24, 2023

Community

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The event will highlight a conversation with former athlete Harleen Sidhu and Dr. Sharanjit Sandhra.

April 14, 2023

Arts & culture

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

An appreciation and analysis of one of our favourite diasporic South Asian short films as of late.

April 13, 2023

Arts & culture

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

The iconic Indian comedian talks about authenticity, rejection, and growing with his audience.

April 11, 2023

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News

The never-ending cycle of bad news shouldn’t cost you your mental health

You are paying an emotional tax every time you give allow yourself to get consumed by negativity.

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Community

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

Non-binary artist does comedy show at Rio Theatre for LGBTQIA + fans

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6/2/22

News

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

The passing of of Sidhu Moosewala is an immeasurable loss.

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6/1/22

News

“You are terrorists, we are patriots,” chant protesters outside Trudeau fundraiser in Surrey

Understanding the link between "patriotism" and racism.

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5/27/22

Conversation

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

How cultural and familial expectations play a role in this phenomenon.

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5/25/22

Community

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Ikky is a music producer and songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest artists.

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5/25/22

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Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?

Canada is not a benevolent country for all.

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5/20/22

Conversation

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The Kaur Movement has been leading the charge against predators in the South Asian community.

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5/19/22

Conversation

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

I was 16 when my school went on an an anti-abortion protest as a field trip.

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

All ARTICLES

The never-ending cycle of bad news shouldn’t cost you your mental health

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

“You are terrorists, we are patriots,” chant protesters outside Trudeau fundraiser in Surrey

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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Ask Manjot: How do I set boundaries with an overly friendly coworker?

Ask Manjot: Am I wrong for avoiding someone who bullied me as a child?

Meet Sikh Knowledge: The Toronto-based producer and DJ weaving genres through music

What to expect at this year's 5X Art Party at Surrey Art Gallery

Ask Manjot: What should I do when there’s a third person in my relationship?

The inspiration behind the ‘Enter the Portal’ theme for this year’s 5X Festival

Remembering Paldi: Learning about my family through the history of one B.C. mill town

How challenging South Asian wedding standards gave us the wedding we truly wanted

Ask Manjot: I’m moving in with my in-laws, how do I feel at home with them?

Local film screening and panel discussion to tackle gatekeeping and racism in sport

The tenderness and complexities of Kashif Pasta’s short film ‘Desi Standard Time Travel’

‘Professor of Tomfoolery’ is Kenny Sebastian’s most personal show yet

All ARTICLES

The never-ending cycle of bad news shouldn’t cost you your mental health

Alok Menon provided more than just laughs during Vancouver tour stop

“There’s never going to be another Moosewala”

“You are terrorists, we are patriots,” chant protesters outside Trudeau fundraiser in Surrey

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too

Browse by Topic

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