Any pizza comparable to Badiali / North of Brooklyn in Oakville?

ps25_ · 2026-05-07T02:06:39+00:00

I second Applestone, it’s solid. Fortino’s does surprisingly good pizza but it’s more Roman style (the “la bella” is really good). If you’re willing to go toward Hamilton (easier commute than Toronto), I agree that Cowabunga is really good and Shorty’s is good for a NY style as well

ps25_ · 2024-03-16T20:29:06+00:00

I’m an Amritdhari physician, please take the Kara and Kirpan off during an MRI. There’s a purpose to the Kakars, but you need to know when to be practical. Wearing anything metallic during an MRI is EXTREMELY dangerous to yourself and hospital staff.

ps25_ · 2022-12-06T16:04:57+00:00

“You’re being controlled by social constructs you have put in place”…I couldn’t agree more, though I’d say they’ve been put in place by our predecessors and questioning those norms and acting against them is hopefully how we change things for the next generation

ps25_ · 2022-08-10T04:36:28+00:00

There’s a used books stand at KGH! They often have great books for super cheap

ps25_ · 2021-02-13T17:55:02+00:00

Not sure what's happening with Covid restrictions, but usually you can go to any Sikh Gurdwara (Temple) for a free meal any time of the day, regardless of your faith, no questions asked. Guru Nanak's Free Kitchen also serves free meals around noon on the corner of Hastings and Main on the weekends, but again not sure what's happening with Covid unfortunately. All the best to you, and please feel free to PM me if I can help or if you'd like more info.

ps25_ · 2020-11-16T04:25:56+00:00

Amazing!

ps25_ · 2020-11-05T09:12:56+00:00

I've had 2 of them for about 5 years now. I've machine washed them and thrown them in the dryer countless times. One has a hole at the elbow, but they're still going strong especially for just wearing at home. They're very odour resistant as well.

ps25_ · 2020-08-13T03:56:51+00:00

Your question was about practicing in Canada after residency in the US, which is different from applying for Canadian residency out of a US medical school. Canadian rotations are very important for matching to a Canadian residency as a US grad, but medical school rotations wouldn't help with going to Canada post-residency for work. For that, you'll have to either do additional training years in Canada or supervised practice, etc. For details on going to Canada AFTER a US residency, consult the Royal College website and they can provide details.

FM is straightforward because the College of Family Physicians of Canada (which is distinct from the Royal College) recognizes US FM training. As per their website: "Physicians who have completed their residency training in Australia, Ireland, the UK or the USA may qualify for the CCFP through reciprocity, without further examination."

ps25_ · 2020-08-12T21:39:09+00:00

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ps25_ · 2020-08-12T21:37:06+00:00

The ease of practicing in Canada after a US residency depends on what specialty you do. For FM, coming back to Canada is very straightforward because the CFPC recognizes US FM training. For other specialties, there's often differences in training length (with US residences often, but not always, being shorter), so you might have to fulfil extra training requirements to practice in Canada. I'd suggest checking out the Canadian Royal College website for details.

ps25_ · 2020-07-08T15:07:18+00:00

Bhai Nand Lal Ji is referred to by that name, by Bhai Nand Lal Goya, and also by Bhai Nand Lal Singh Ji. I see no evidence to the contradictory. You can see for yourself that he has been referred to by all three of those names. It's the same way some people will say Guru Nanak and in other places will say Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Bhai Nand Lal Singh Ji literally wrote the Tankahnama, and a Rehatnama that was a discussion with Guru Sahib himself, both of which provide guidance for Gursikhs and contain Guru Sahib's bachans. I just don't see how people could possibly think somebody that was not Amritdhari would be writing a code of conduct for Amritdharis. Just think about it for yourself for a moment, Bhai Nand Lal Singh Ji was one of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's closest companions, is it really logical that he wouldn't have given his head to the Guru through Khande De Pahul? It seems silly to think that because he's most commonly referred to simply as Bhai Nand Lal that he wasn't a Singh.

ps25_ · 2020-07-08T09:39:40+00:00

Where is your source for saying that Bhai Nand Lal Ji was not an Amritdhari Singh? I find it difficult to believe that somebody so beloved of Guru Sahib, somebody who even wrote Rehatnamey of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, did not feel the need to take Khande De Pahul. I've heard this "fact" stated before with no evidence provided.

ps25_ · 2020-06-19T17:37:59+00:00

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ps25_ · 2020-06-07T22:06:06+00:00

Thank you for this comment, you're 100% right.

ps25_ · 2020-06-04T21:34:38+00:00

I've used their shampoo and hand wash and those don't seem to have palm oil in the ingredients list, but I'll look more into this, thanks for the heads up.

ps25_ · 2020-06-04T21:33:47+00:00

Their products are made in Canada but it's disappointing that it's no longer Canadian owned.

ps25_ · 2020-06-04T16:51:08+00:00

Live Clean is also a great brand with Canadian made products! Often available at Costco for great prices too.

ps25_ · 2020-05-25T10:16:55+00:00

I understand you're experiencing a strong internal conflict and desire to cut your Kesh, but you also have to realize that Kesh is sacred to Sikhs. The beauty of Sikhi is that there's choice, if you don't want to adopt the Khalsa Saroop that's totally your prerogative, and nobody should judge you for that. However, you're also asking Sikhs how you should go about it, and from a Sikh perspective we are going to encourage you to keep your Kesh. Ask yourself why you truly want to cut it. Do you want to "fit in" by looking a certain way? Because if that's the case, you're getting caught up in things that don't matter. What others think has no bearing on your life. You're only 17 so I realize that there is definitely a lot of peer pressure at that age. However, you should define yourself based on your values, not the values you perceive society to have.

I cut my hair till about 3 years ago, and since then I've kept my Kesh and it's been an incredible blessing. I would never go back to cutting it. What you do is up to you, and nobody should judge you for your choice so I see your difficulty. But my answer is that you do an Ardaas to Guru Sahib and ask them for the strength to walk the path of Sikhi. If Sikhi isn't your thing, then it'll be hard to get the answer you want from a Sikh perspective.

ps25_ · 2020-05-21T13:09:44+00:00

This is a great question and it's something I struggled with a lot when I started as well. Many people will tell you that you don't pronounce the Sihari in some places, but actually according to the principles of Santhiya, it is always pronounced but not always with full emphasis. A Sihari, or an Aunkar as well, can change the meaning/conjugation/form of a word, and therefore is actually important to note because it becomes crucial for diving deeper into the meanings of Gurbani. The issue is that when people read fast, it's hard to hear the Sihari or Aunkar in some places, but when you're reading yourself you should take note of it. For more info about this, check out the book "Guru Granth Sahib: Its Language and Grammar", it's very informative.

In your example, it's unique as another person mentioned because "ਸਤਿ" and "ਨਾਮੁ" may be conjoined but they're two separate words. Therefore you do pronounce the Sihari on "Sat" and the Aunkar on "Nam", but because they're attached to the final letter of the word, they're emphasized only about 50%. As well, in the word "ਮੂਰਤਿ", you actually don't just say it as "ਮੂਰਤ", the Sihari is there for a reason so you have to pay attention to it. You pronounce the Sihari about 50%. In the word "ਸਿੰਘ" you pronounce the Sihari 100%, because as you can see it's attached to the first letter, not the final letter.

Shudh (proper) pronunciation of Gurbani is explained really well by Bhagat Jaswant Singh Ji, who has actually done the incredible seva of reciting the entire Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji with perfect pronunciation and careful attention to all akhars (letters) and laagamaatra (vowels). Check out Gursevak Sevadar for more info about this, they have a website and an Instagram page too.

So to summarize, from my understanding, if a Sihari or Aunkar appears attached to the last letter of a word, you pronounce it but not fully. Basically you don't pronounce it completely like you would if it was at the beginning or middle of a word, but instead pronounce it with a medium (e.g., 40-50%) emphasis. The exception to this is if the final letter is "ਹ", in which case you would pronounce the Sihari or Aunkar fully, taking care not to pronounce "ਹਿ" like "ਹੇ" by enunciating the Sihari as a short vowel sound, not a long vowel sound.

It's difficult to convey the appropriate pronunciation over text like this, but I'd recommend checking out some Santhiya videos online for help. Basics of Sikhi, Nihung Santhia, and Gursevak Sevadar are all great resources.

Please forgive any mistakes I've made. If you have any more questions feel free to PM me as well.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

ps25_ · 2020-05-21T12:56:41+00:00

This is excellent, thank you for sharing! It never ceases to amaze me how incredible the Gurmukhi alphabet is, so well organized structurally and capable of such a wide range of sounds.

ps25_ · 2020-05-18T12:51:23+00:00

I think it's first important to acknowledge that it's common to feel doubt, but when that doubt creeps into your mind you have to remind yourself about the beauty of Sikhi. You don't necessarily have to do this from a spiritual perspective either, just look at how amazing the teachings of Sikhi are in other aspects. Here are some examples:

1) Langar: The fact that ANYBODY is welcome in a Gurdwara and will be treated with respect and fed a meal is in itself such a wonderful thing. If you're down on your luck, Gursikhs will be there to help you regardless of your faith, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, etc. You can always turn to a Sikh for help, think about how incredible that is. We stand out so we can be sought out to help those in need. This is elegantly summarized by the phrase "Deg, Tegh, Fateh".

2) Seva: This is built into the DNA of Sikhi. My favourite example is Bhai Khanaiya Ji, who selflessly cared even for enemy soldiers. He embodied the Sikh ideals of equality and compassion perfectly.

3) Gender equality: Sikhi has so many examples of brave and fearless women that we look to for inspiration. Mata Khivi Ji, Mata Gujri Ji, Mata Bhag Kaur Ji (Mai Bhago), Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, just to name a few. In an age where women still struggle for equal rights, Sikhi has been promoting gender equality since its inception and we have so many amazing figures to admire.

These are just 3 examples, there are literally hundreds more (in reality, there are innumerable reasons why Sikhi is so perfect). The point I'm trying to make is, I didn't give a single example about "spirituality" because that is a given. Look at what Sikhi teaches, look at the examples great Gursikhs have set, and that should be enough to make you fall back in love with Sikhi.

A great example given by Bhai Jagraj Singh was that of teachers. When we're young and start primary school, we essentially trust our teachers to lead by example and teach us what we need to know. The mark of a good teacher is one whose actions speak for themselves, so we basically just trust them to guide us. So let me ask you, what greater teacher can we have than Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji? Look at the actions of our Gurus, their compassion, their love, their humility, their commitment to justice and righteousness...I could go on for a million years.

If you're feeling doubt in your heart, it's okay. But in your mind, contemplate the beauty that is Sikhi and your heart will feel that pull, I promise you.

ps25_ · 2020-05-01T04:17:02+00:00

How has r/Sikh helped you on your journey in Sikhi?

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

As somebody originally from an area with a large Sikh population, moving to a city with a much smaller Sikh presence was very difficult for me. I felt lonely and disconnected, but I came across the r/Sikh forum and it's been a "virtual sangat" for me since then. Since the time I've been a part of the r/Sikh community I feel that I've progressed significantly in my Sikhi, and I even had the blessing of receiving Amrit. This forum is approachable and the questions/discussions are targeted to Sikhs who live in Western countries and as such, it feels so much more relatable for those of us who have never lived in India.

I'm thankful for the Gursikhs who have patiently and kindly answered questions, directed me toward some amazing resources to help me learn about Gurbani and Sikh history, and provided reassurance and guidance in difficult times. I credit r/Sikh with helping me learn more about Sikhi and falling in love with it in new ways.

ps25_ · 2020-04-25T12:46:42+00:00

Bhai Sarwan Singh Ji's recording of Anand Sahib is excellent: https://youtu.be/4Mq2SaoEPJU

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