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IMARKITCanada’s Immigration Crisis: 1 Million Work Permits Expired | What Happens Now?More than 1 million work permits expired, with Indian nationals making up nearly half of those affected. Students, workers, and families who came to Canada chasing a better future are now facing uncertainty, enforcement fears, and shrinking legal options.In this powerful episode of Chai and Chat with Mohini, host Mohini Singh sits down with Brian Fitzpatrick, one of British Columbia’s leading immigration lawyers, to break down:✔️ Why so many work permits expired at the same time✔️ Why Indian students and workers are disproportionately affected
2026-02-0213 min
IMARKITChai, Chat & Canadian Politics | A Candid Chat with MP Stephen FuhrIn this powerful and refreshing episode of Chai & Chat with Mohini, Mohini sits down over a warm cup of chai with Member of Parliament Stephen for an open, human, and honest conversation about leadership, public service, and the real stories behind Canadian politics.Beyond speeches and headlines, MP Stephen shares his personal journey into politics, the challenges of serving diverse communities, and how everyday conversations shape meaningful change. From community voices to national responsibilities, this episode blends politics with personality, offering listeners insight without the noise.Whether you’re po...
2026-01-1516 min
IMARKITChia & Chat with Mohini | Reputation on Trial: Prabhtaj Sander on Online Accusations | Episode 2In this episode, Prabhtaj Sander sits down with his lawyer to address serious online allegations made by a blogger, allegations that he and his family firmly deny.The conversation examines how unverified claims shared online can cause lasting harm to personal reputation, family life, and social standing, and why existing laws often struggle to keep pace with digital harassment and defamation. Together, they discuss the legal realities, emotional toll, and broader implications of online accusations in today’s social media-driven world.This episode also explores the fine li...
2026-01-0111 min
IMARKITChai and Chat with Mohini | MLA Gavin Dew | Politics, People, and PerspectiveIn the second episode of Chai and Chat with Mohini by IMARKIT Media, host Mohini Singh sits down with MLA Gavin Dew from Kelowna-Mission for an engaging and insightful conversation that blends personal stories with the shifting landscape of British Columbia’s political scene.Gavin Dew is a seasoned business leader, entrepreneur, and public policy expert, currently serving as the MLA for Kelowna-Mission with the BC Conservative Party. He brings decades of experience from both the private sector and community leadership into his role in provincial politics, wh...
2025-12-1517 min
IMARKITChai & Chat with Mohini | Pam Turgeon: Spreading Purpose in Kelowna | IMARKIT MEDIAChai & Chat with Mohini | Featuring Pam Turgeon (Parade with Purpose)In this inaugural episode of Chai & Chat with Mohini, we open the doors to conversation, community, and quiet courage. Host Mohini Singh, a respected former broadcast journalist and longtime Kelowna City Councillor, brings her signature warmth and grounded presence to the table. Known for amplifying local voices and serving her community with integrity, Mohini leads this conversation with the kind of gentle depth that feels like home.Joining her is Pam Turgeon, co-founder of Parade with Purpose — a...
2025-12-0114 min
IMARKITThe Bigger Picture with Balzor | Guest: DineshIn this episode of The Bigger Picture, host Balzor sits down with Dinesh from Visual Prints West Kelowna. They talk about the journey of building a local print business, the challenges of entrepreneurship in the Okanagan, and the creative drive that fuels growth.A candid conversation filled with insights, community spirit, and inspiration for anyone chasing their own business dreams.Follow us on Social Media for Updates: Mohini Singh (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/mohini_singh52IMARKIT MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/imarkitmedia
2025-09-2126 min
IMARKITThe Bigger Picture Podcast – Inside Kelowna’s Housing Market with Sam BeleteIn this episode of The Bigger Picture Podcast, host Balzor from PB Canada Financial sits down with Sam Belete, a passionate Realtor based in Kelowna. Together, they dive into the realities of today’s real estate market, the opportunities and challenges in Kelowna, and what it truly takes to build lasting relationships in the community.Whether you’re a homebuyer, investor, or just curious about the future of Kelowna’s housing market, this conversation will give you valuable insights, practical advice, and a bigger picture view of real estate and beyond.🎙️ Hosted at
2025-09-1421 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Aug 26, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Headlines: Kelowna Project Halt, Vernon Heat Alert & Kamloops Arts CentreWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Evening Headlines (Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025):Kelowna townhouse development at Boynton Place enters receivershipCommunity art project “Rocko the Rock Snake” continues to grow in KelownaKelowna decides not to join proposed regional transportation serviceWest Kelowna panel hears appeals on Rose Valley water treatment parcel tax rollVernon residents urged to stay cool during 35 °C heat waveSpallumcheen supports updates to wastewater and sewage regulationsKamloops considers non-profit society to govern future Centre for the ArtsKamloops School District approved to sell properties to fund capital project...
2025-08-2703 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Aug 25, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Headlines: Heat Wave, Fundraiser & Youth Canoe JourneyWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Evening Headlines (Monday, Aug 25, 2025):Heat wave brings 35 °C temperatures across the Okanagan until ThursdayFundraiser today for the survivor of the July 4 Kelowna attackUnited Way expands after-school programs to Kelowna, Enderby, and OliverKelowna events: Pub Trivia Night and Taste the Okanagan Farm TourWest Kelowna launches Okanagan Youth Canoe Journey with RCMP Indigenous Policing UnitVernon advocates warn of federal budget cuts threatening diversity and...
2025-08-2602 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Aug 23, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan HeadlinesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Evening Headlines (Saturday, Aug 23, 2025):Kelowna hosts the Imagine Pandosy Art Festival and “Ugly Potato Day” giveawayGlenmore standoff ends peacefully after hours of police presenceVernon begins construction of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre, combining art gallery and museumPenticton voters head to the polls in a by-election with 12 candidates running for councilRCMP in Penticton seek public help to identify a suspect in a July arson caseWest Kelowna cancels Sean Feucht concert citing safety concerns, event...
2025-08-2408 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Aug 21, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan HeadlinesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Evening Headlines (Thursday, Aug 21, 2025):Kelowna bakery vandalized with hateful graffiti; owner speaks out after sleepless nightsUBC Okanagan study challenges myths about detecting lies through facial expressions and speechWest Kelowna issues precautionary water quality advisory during flushing in Lakeview HeightsControversial Sean Feucht concert in West Kelowna officially cancelled due to public safety concernsVernon man sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to assault with a weapon and unlawful entryWe bring you th...
2025-08-2203 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Aug 20, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Headlines: Canoe Crash, Concert Cancelled & Tourism HousingWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Evening Headlines (Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025):A motorboat collides with a Kelowna Paddle Centre canoe on Okanagan Lake — minor injuries onlyWest Kelowna concert by Sean Feucht cancelled due to public safety concernsCondo owners at Lake Okanagan Resort push for a new water treatment plant to help rebuild after wildfire damagePolice ask public for help after hate-based graffiti reported at Rutland Arena in KelownaKelowna murals unveiled by UBCO students celebrate resilience and communityWe cover Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Kaml...
2025-08-2104 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Aug 19, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Headlines: Wildfire Lawsuit, Crash & Fish PassageWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Evening Headlines (Monday, Aug 19, 2025):Resort destroyed in the 2023 wildfire files lawsuit over insurance gaps blocking its rebuildDriver killed in a Highway 97 single-vehicle crash in West KelownaSalmon return to Okanagan Lake for the first time in nearly 100 years through the new fish passagePolice seize drugs, cash, and weapons in downtown West Kelowna operationsCentral Okanagan transit routes updated ahead of back-to-school seasonWe cover Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos...
2025-08-2015 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – August 17, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Evening HeadlinesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.Today’s Top Stories (Sunday, August 17, 2025):Vernon residents return home after the Boltres Creek wildfire stabilizesKelowna records 17 overdose calls in one day — the highest so far this monthUBC Okanagan study finds Canadian crops among the lowest carbon footprint worldwidePenticton’s Okanagan Lake Dam Fish Passage opens, allowing salmon to return after nearly 100 yearsKamloops secures $1.04M federal grant for Savona water treatment projectSouth Okanagan General Hospital’s ER closed overnigh...
2025-08-2009 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – August 16, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Headlines: Kelowna Tribute, Vernon Parade & Market UpdatesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, the Punjabi voice of the Okanagan.Today’s Top Stories (August 16, 2025):Kelowna to hold a celebration of life for Bailey McCourt on September 13New mural unveiled along the rail trail and Highway 97 in KelownaWestbank Farmers’ Market returns with “Pop-Ups on the Plaza”Vernon cadets prepare for their final summer parade at Army CampKamloops mayor found in conflict of interest for the fourth timeLake Country teen creates handmade rings from moose antlersStay connected with the...
2025-08-1708 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – August 15, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Evening HeadlinesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.In today’s Friday, August 15, 2025 evening update:Kelowna Made Festival kicks off with three days of music, food, and culture at City ParkBallet Kelowna announces its 2025–26 season, including a world-premiere balletPolice probe Smith Creek wildfires in West Kelowna, fireworks suspectedOkanagan Indian Band challenges Splatsin Homes project over unceded territory claimsVernon begins $1.1M road paving project next weekAir support responds to wildfire west of Osoyoos; no immediate threatPacific Coastal Airlines launches new Kelowna–Cranbrook flight routeWe bring you Kelown...
2025-08-1610 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – August 14, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Evening HeadlinesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.In today’s Thursday, August 14, 2025 evening update:Swim advisory at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach due to high E. coli levelsAir Canada Rouge may cancel Kelowna flights starting tomorrowFire-damaged wood chips from Rose Valley & Stephens Coyote parks reused as cattle beddingSecond wildfire near Smith Creek in West Kelowna now under controlPenticton Shooting Sports Association fighting to keep its location after 42 yearsOsoyoos continues water restrictions despite tax and fee hikesStrong wind and thunderstorm watches issued for multiple Okanagan citiesWe bring you...
2025-08-1508 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – August 13, 2025 | Punjabi Okanagan Evening HeadlinesWelcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan.In today’s Wednesday, August 13, 2025 evening update:Wildfire smoke from Port Alberni blankets the Okanagan – air quality warning issuedEnvironment Canada warns of gusts up to 70 km/h this eveningSmall wildfire above Smith Creek in West Kelowna under quick attackKamloops chef sets unofficial Guinness World Record for longest cooking sessionResearchers in South Okanagan work to save endangered bighorn sheepPassenger from 2023 Okanagan helicopter crash files lawsuitWe bring you Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, and other Okan...
2025-08-1405 min
IMARKITIMARKIT NEWS – Punjabi Okanagan Headlines | August 12, 2025Welcome to IMARKIT NEWS, your trusted Punjabi news source for the Okanagan region.In today’s update for Tuesday, August 12, 2025:Kelowna wildfire alerts lifted and key road accident updatesWMK Auto Repair opens a new location in PentictonVernon celebrates a major rugby championship winKamloops hosts rare U.S. Apache helicopters at the airportOsoyoos wildfire officially under controlWe bring you Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, and other Okanagan headlines every morning — accurate, clear, and in Punjabi.📧 Send your news tips: news@imarkit.com...
2025-08-1207 min
IMARKITBalzor – Mortgage Broker & Social WorkerIn this episode of the IMARKIT Podcast, we sit down with Balzor, a seasoned mortgage broker in Kelowna, who is also deeply committed to making a positive impact as a social worker. Balzor shares insights into the mortgage industry, his journey from helping clients secure their dream homes to making meaningful changes in his community through social work. Join us as we explore the intersection of business, community, and social responsibility, and gain valuable knowledge on navigating both the real estate and social service fields.Whether you're looking to understand the mortgage process or curious about how...
2025-02-1352 min
IMARKITReal Estate Law with Bal Grewal | IMARKIT PODCASTFollow us on Social Media for Updates: Mohini Singh (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/mohini_singh52IMARKIT MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/imarkitmedia
2025-02-0946 min
IMARKITPunjabi Business Talk with Dinesh: Printing Success and AdventuresIn this episode of the IMARKIT Podcast, host Guri sits down with Dinesh, the owner of Dittos Print Shop in Kelowna, BC. They discuss Dinesh's journey in the printing business, the challenges he faced, and the strategies that led to his success. Dinesh also shares fascinating stories from his recent travels to Pakistan and India, offering a unique perspective on culture, entrepreneurship, and life lessons. This insightful conversation is conducted entirely in Punjabi, making it a must-listen for Punjabi-speaking entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts. Tune in to learn, be inspired, and gain valuable business insights.Follow u...
2025-01-2040 min
IMARKITAgainst All Odds: Jaz Grewal | Financial Freedom | Punjabi PodcastAgainst All Odds Podcast - Episode 6 with Jaz GrewalIn this exciting 6th episode of the Against All Odds Podcast with Guri, we are joined by Jaz Grewal, a leading mortgage specialist based in Kelowna, BC.Jaz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation, sharing insights on:Current trends and developments in the mortgage industry.Practical advice for navigating the housing market.His personal journey and experiences in the mortgage field.The challenges and successes he's faced along the way.This episode is a must-listen for prospective homebuyers...
2024-07-0759 min
IMARKITAgainst All Odds: The Kaur Movement | Gurpreet | Punjabi PodcastEpisode 5: The Kaur Movement with Gurpreet Kaur | Against All Odds Podcast with GuriIn the 5th episode of the Against All Odds Podcast with Guri, we are honored to have Gurpreet Kaur, the founder of The Kaur Movement, join us for a powerful conversation. Gurpreet shares the inspiring journey of how she established The Kaur Movement, a foundation dedicated to supporting individuals suffering from sexual abuse, domestic violence, and mental illnesses. With over 1,5000+ volunteers, The Kaur Movement provides essential support and resources to those in need.In this episode, we discuss the critical work of...
2024-06-2437 min
IMARKITAgainst All Odds: Balzor | Mortgage World & Mental Health | Punjabi PodcastEpisode 4: Mortgage World & Mental Health with Balzor Singh | Against All Odds Podcast with GuriIn this episode of the Against All Odds Podcast with Guri, we are joined by Balzor Singh, a leading Mortgage Broker based in Kelowna, BC, serving clients across Canada. Balzor shares his expert insights on recent developments in the mortgage industry and provides invaluable advice on saving for your first home.We also delve into an important conversation about mental health, as Balzor, an active volunteer with the Canada Mental Health Association, discusses the significance of mental well-being and how to...
2024-06-1859 min
IMARKITAgainst All Odds: The Power of Ai | HarsimranAgainst All Odds Podcast with Guri - Episode 3: Harsimran WaliaWelcome to the third episode of the Against All Odds Podcast with Guri! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Harsimran Walia, a talented software engineer with an extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI).Harsimran has been working in the field of AI since 2014 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. He shares valuable insights into the world of AI, discussing its advancements, challenges, and the future of this rapidly evolving technology.But that's...
2024-06-111h 16
IMARKITAgainst All Odds: Angad | A Young Businessman | Punjabi PodcastIn this episode of the Punjabi Podcast: Against All Odds with Guri, we sit down with Angad Virk, the owner of JV Roofing, a prominent roofing company based in Kelowna serving the entire Okanagan Valley. Angad shares his inspiring journey from being an international student to establishing and running a successful business while on a student visa.Join us as we explore his experiences, challenges, and the strategies he used to build JV Roofing into the thriving company it is today. This episode is packed with valuable insights and motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone facing similar...
2024-06-031h 24
IMARKITAgainst All Oddds: Dinesh’s Journey | PunjabiWelcome to the first episode of the Against All Odds Podcast with Guri! In this engaging and fun episode, we sit down with Dinesh, a local businessman, to explore his incredible journey. Dinesh shares his inspiring business story, his memorable visit to Pakistan, and the heartwarming friendship between the people of Punjab in India and Pakistan.We also delve into Dinesh’s personal life, including the delightful tale of his surprise engagement arranged by his father, and the struggles faced by new immigrants and budding entrepreneurs. Dinesh opens up about the challenges of adapting to a hectic li...
2024-05-2645 min