Author: Arjun Singh
Arjun Singh
Arjun Singh is a seasoned local news reporter based in Vancouver with over a decade of experience at VK News 24. He specializes in covering community stories and civic issues. He holds a journalism diploma from Langara College and has reported for The Province and Richmond News. Arjun is active with the Canadian Media Guild and is passionate about community engagement and multicultural affairs.
A new chapter has begun in Metro Vancouver radio as a beloved voice steps away and a new station takes the stage. Spice Radio 1200 AM, long led by Shushma Datt and her son Sudhir Datta, officially signed off on July 25, 2025. This marks the end of an era in South Asian broadcasting in the region. Shushma Datt, a well-known figure in British Columbia’s media world, made history in 2005 when she launched Spice Radio. She became the first Canadian woman to receive a broadcasting license from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Over the years, Datt built…
Vancouver’s arts community is reacting with anger and disappointment after a city council decision many say failed to meet urgent needs. A motion aimed at increasing support for artists was passed on Wednesday, but only after major changes were made. The original proposal, developed with input from the city’s arts advisory committee, included strong actions to secure spaces for artists and increase funding. The original motion came from Councillor Pete Fry. It asked city staff to look into adding new arts-focused roles within the city. It also called for exploring the use of a community land trust to protect creative…