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Victim survives Delta shooting, Police investigating DELTA-A shooting victim is going to live, and is not cooperating with police, after being fired on and wounded today in Delta. It happened after just after 11 a.m. in the 9200 block of 120th St. Sharlene Brooks is with Delta Police. “……When officers arrived on scene they located a lone male who had sustained gunshot wounds to his lower body. He was subsequently transported to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.”

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Surrey unveils new Public Safety Strategy JENNIFER SALTMAN (Vancouver Sun) Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner speaks as the City of Surrey embarks on a comprehensive, collaborative and measurable approach to public safety by launching a new Public Safety Strategy, in Surrey, BC., October 24, 2016. Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner speaks as the City of Surrey embarks on a comprehensive, collaborative and measurable approach to public safety by launching a new Public Safety Strategy, in Surrey, BC., October 24, 2016.PHOTO BY NICK PROCAYLO The City of Surrey has unveiled a new public-safety strategy meant to address a broad range of issues, from crime reduction to disaster preparedness to homelessness. Few details are available about the

cost of the plan — which will enhance or continue 24 existing programs and introduce a handful of new initiatives — but the mayor says it won’t immediately affect the city’s bottom line. “We’re confident that we can do this strategy within existing means and within the opportunities for funding from other levels of government,” Mayor Linda Hepner told reporters following a presentation Monday. The city began developing the strategy in January, about a month after the hiring of director of public safety strategies Terry Waterhouse. The process involved meeting with agencies and the public, holding focus groups and planning sessions, and running online surveys. More than 1,600 people were consulted. The strategy focuses on four

priority areas: building community capacity, ensuring safe places, preventing and reducing crime, and supporting vulnerable people. Ten initiatives were announced as part of the strategy — one of which, the Integrated Services Network, has been in the works for more than a year — and those programs fit into each of those

Shoppers Drug Mart applies to be a distributor of medical marijuana TORONTO - Shoppers Drug Mart has submitted an application to distribute medical marijuana, claiming that allowing pharmacies to dispense the drug would improve the quality of patient care. But even if the application is approved, Canada's largest pharmacy chain won't be permitted to sell the drug through its stores unless Ottawa changes the rules governing the medical marijuana regime. Registered patients are only permitted to buy cannabis directly from licensed producers, who send the product to clients by mail. But Shoppers Drug Mart spokeswoman Tammy Smitham says the company is hopeful that the federal government will consider updating the rules to allow pharmacies to play a role in distributing the drug. "We believe that allowing medical

marijuana to be dispensed through pharmacy would increase access, safety, quality and security for the thousands of Canadians who use the drug as part of their medication therapy," Smitham said in an email. Smitham said the retailer, which is owned by Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L), has applied to Health Canada to become a licensed medical marijuana producer — but only for the purpose of distributing the drug.

Shoppers has "no intention" of producing cannabis, she said, calling the application an administrative requirement in order to be able to distribute medical marijuana to patients. "We have no intention of producing medical marijuana but we do want the ability to dispense medical marijuana to our patients in conjunction with counselling from a pharmacist and we are hopeful that the government of Canada will embrace that opportunity for enhanced patient care," Smitham said. Earlier this year, following Loblaw's annual general meeting, company president and executive chairman Galen G. Weston said pharmacies are well positioned to distribute the drug. -BY THE CANADIAN PRESS

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priority areas. • A Community Safety Centre, a new education facility aimed at bringing safety messages to kids from kindergarten to Grade 8 and coordinate youth safety initiatives. • A community-wide Cyber Security Outreach Program that provides access to education and information resources. • Girls Got Game, a program focused on improving the health and well-being of immigrant and refugee girls aged nine to 13. • Clayton Heights Activity Team, a weekly support program for at-risk youth. • The Distressed Properties Response Program, which develops recommendations to address distressed properties. • Project IRIS, a voluntary registration program for members of the public and businesses that have surveillance cameras. • Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety is a new way to deploy law enforcement and other resources more effectively. • The Safe Mobility Plan guides efforts to make the roads safer. • The Community Services Web Portal provides resources, information and links to services that support vulnerable populations. • The Integrated Services Network is a partnership between justice, socialservice and health agencies working to reduce recidivism of chronic offenders. Although Surrey introduced a Crime Reduction Strategy seven years ago, Waterhouse said this one is different because of its focus on service integration, data use and technology. The degree of engagement with the community is also unique to this strategy, he said. There are also ways to measure and monitor progress, including an online City Dashboard that will allow data to be easily published for all to see. “It’s very rare that programs of this type are measured and evaluated for effectiveness,” said Waterhouse. The city, which already spends 61 per cent of its budget, or $195 million, on public safety, expects to move ahead with the strategy with no effect on the budget. Hepner said the majority of the programs outlined in the strategy already exist and they will be continued and enhanced as needed. This means they’re already in the budget for their respective departments or are being run by outside organizations. In future, new programs related to the strategy could become budget items if the departments responsible need money. “Within the various departments and what they’re asking for we would expect things to happen on an annual basis, and we’re ready for that,” Hepner said. In other cases, the city will be looking at getting funding from provincial and federal partners, such as in the case of the Community Safety Centre.

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Canada’s record household debt is threatening its financial stability Canada’s debt, swelled by a decadelong housing boom to almost triple the size of its economy, is drawing increasing concern from an international banking community that says it threatens growth and financial stability. The combined debt of Canadian governments, companies and households reached US$4.4 trillion in the first quarter, or 288 per cent of gross domestic product, exceeding the same gauge for the U.S., the U.K. and Italy, according to the Bank for International Settlements. While Canada boasts the lowest government debt load among Group-ofSeven countries, household debt is the highest of its peers, the Basel, Switzerland-based BIS said last month in its quarterly report. In September, Statistics Canada reported household

liabilities rose to 100.5 per cent of GDP, exceeding the size of its economy for the first time. Canada was the only developed country showing early signs of stress in its domestic banking system amid “unusually high” credit growth relative to GDP, the BIS said. When you get to levels on total debt that makes even the Italians blush, you know you’re in a straitjacket

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drivers in the wake of an oil-price slump with exports consistently disappointing and business investment limping. Figures released last week showed retail sales fell 0.1 per cent in August, the third monthly decline, and the inflation rate trailed forecasts at 1.3 per cent. The weak data comes after the Bank of Canada cut its growth forecast on Oct. 19 to 1.1 per cent for this year from a previous 1.3 per cent forecast, and to 2 per cent in 2017, from 2.2 per cent. Investors Unfazed

Investors are attracted to the sovereign’s top-notch credit rating among all three major rating companies and its positive yields at a time when many other countries are charging investors to hold their debt. The rate on Canada’s 10-year federal government bond yielded 1.12 per cent at 7:53 a.m. in Toronto, compared with minus 0.05 per cent for comparable Japanese bonds, 1.06 per cent on the U.K.’s and 1.37 per cent on Italy’s. Canadian federal bonds returned 7.3 per cent in U.S. dollar terms this year, compared with 8.7 per cent for sovereign bonds globally and 4.3 per cent for U.S. Treasuries, according to

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But the reliance on foreign funding has made Canada more vulnerable to capital flight than before the financial crisis in 2008, according to a report from HSBC Holdings Plc. The country is carrying a historically high current account deficit of about 3 per cent of GDP, compared with surpluses before the crisis, David Watt, chief economist at HSBC Bank Canada, said in the report. BY BLOOMBERG NEWS, FINANCIAL POST

That isn’t stopping foreign investors from loading up on Canadian bonds. Net purchases by international investors reached $9 billion in August, taking the year-to-date number to $73.6 billion, the largest net inflow for the period since 2010.

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Hamilton trucker charged after big rig tips over on Highway 401 in Tecumseh

MAHILTON- A Hamilton trucker is facing a careless driving charge after his big rig tipped over on Highway 401 in the Tecumseh area early Monday. Essex County OPP said the incident happened shortly after 1:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway near Concession 9. The white Freightliner tractor-trailer was carrying fresh and frozen food products for Walmart Canada. Police said the truck struck a guardrail and tipped over. No one was hurt, but the Ministry of Environment had to be contacted about a small diesel spill that resulted from the incident. Gurwinder Chhina, 24, of Hamilton, faces one count of careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

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Judges in Alberta custody case ordered boy not to wear girls clothes in public

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – A gender identity expert says judges need more education after two Alberta family court judges ruled a child born a boy can’t wear girls clothes in public. Kris Wells, with the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services at the University of Alberta, says the case shows some judges need their attitudes challenged and corrected. The case involves a couple in Medicine Hat who are fighting over custody of the child. The mother supports what she says is the child’s wish to identify and dress as a girl, but the father does not and blames the mother for the child’s gender confusion. A judge last year decreed the child could only wear girls clothes in private and a second judge later upheld the ruling. A third judge recently ruled that the child can choose what clothes to wear. Angela Reid, with the Trans Equality Society of Alberta, says the group has encouraged the mother to file a human rights complaint against the first two judges.

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Canada-EU trade deal on hold as Belgium fails to reach agreement OTTWA-The European Union's hopes of signing a landmark free trade deal with Canada this week appeared to evaporate on Monday as the Belgian federal government failed to win the consent of French-speaking regional authorities. But neither Canada nor the European Union is ready to say the planned Canada-EU summit on Thursday, where the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was supposed to be signed, has been called off. European Council President Donald Tusk had given Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel until Monday, three days before the planned signing, to resolve the impasse. But a meeting Michel hosted with leaders of the five sub-federal authorities whose permission he needs to go ahead ended in stalemate. Tusk contacted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday just after noon ET. Trudeau's office said the leaders agreed the EU and its member states should continue to work towards a signing summit on Thursday, and they agreed to

stay in close contact in the coming days. Tusk also took to Twitter Monday to say he thought the summit could still go ahead and suggested Trudeau felt the same. But without a guarantee that the EU is ready to sign, the fate of the summit still appears up in the air. Canada has said it will only proceed if there is a deal to sign. International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Parliament Hill she and Trudeau are still prepared to travel to Brussels to sign a deal on Thursday, but said that was in Europe's hands. "I want Canadians, and also Europeans, to know that Canada has done its job. We stand ready to sign CETA. We're ready to travel to Europe to sign it on Oct. 27," she said.

"We were encouraged to hear from the Europeans today, both in public and in private, that they are working hard to get this deal done, that Europe is now hard at work to do its job and we wish them every success," she said. But any success will hinge on the EU's ability to bring the Wallonia region into the fold now inhabited by the rest of Europe. "We cannot give a yes," Paul Magnette, the premier of the Wallonia region, told reporters as he emerged from federal talks in Belgium earlier Monday. He said the main problems remained not with Ottawa, which has already agreed to modifications in the deal, but with the EU authorities. Other Socialist-led regions, including bilingual capital Brussels, are ranged behind the Walloons, while Dutchand German-speakers back Michel's liberal-led federal coalition: "We have a Yes from the federal, Flemish and German-speaking communities and it's a No from the others," said Flanders premier Geert Bourgeois after the meeting at Michel's residence lasting less than an hour. -By CBC News

Ex-wife of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle sues company NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – The ex-wife of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is suing the restaurant chain for damages, saying the company received three reports indicating his sexual interest in children but failed to take proper action and continued promoting him as their spokesman. The lawsuit filed Monday in Hamilton County Superior Court on behalf of Katie

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Fogle to spend significant time in elementary schools promoting Subway after the allegations. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. A spokeswoman said Subway did not have an immediate response but would provide comment. -By The Associates Press

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Guest Editorial Recent power failure sparks needed earthquake conversation Earlier this month I told someone weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never had a significant power outage at our little shack in Kitsilano in the 22 years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d lived there. There had been a few brief outages in the middle of the night, or while we were out, that required resetting the clocks, but nothing that left us sitting in the dark by the light of a candle. Why anyone would tempt the electricity gods like that is shocking. So on Friday, naturally, we were among the 191,000 Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island homes and businesses that lost power during the storm. Thanks to the dutiful work of some of the 400 B.C. Hydro workers who fixed the damage we got our power back after 11 hours, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how losing electricity so quickly sweeps away the thin veneer of modern life we so often take for granted. Without power, we lost our lights, Internet connection and email, the landlines (because we only have wireless phones), the furnace (because it has electronic ignition), and the ability to recharge our laptops and cellphones. From what I presume was a branch falling on a wire, we were suddenly rocking an 18thcentury lifestyle of oil lamps, candles and extra layers of clothing while listening to our food gently spoil in the slowly warming fridge. The only upside was a daylong respite from U.S. election coverage. To make matters worse, I had decided to work at home Friday, which added to the complications by losing the critical Internet connections to the office, including my web-based work email and the production website. Being without power for half-a-day, of course, is just a hassle. But it made me think about what it would be like going without electricity for weeks, which would likely happen during the big subduction-zone earthquake scientists warn will inevitably strike Vancouver and other parts of coastal B.C. These massive, killer quakes hit every 300 to 800 years. The last one was in 1700. On Oct. 20, millions of people around the world will â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drop, Cover and Hold Onâ&#x20AC;? during Great ShakeOut earthquake drills. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power outages and the ShakeOut events remind us of the need to put in place emergency-preparedness plans and supplies. According to the Great British Columbia ShakeOut webpage, we should draft family emergency plans about how to respond to a quake; stock enough food, water and supplies for at least

three days; have emergency kits at work and in our vehicles; identify items that may topple and secure heavy furniture to walls and get earthquake insurance. Most of us almost certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do all that, but should. After Friday, I am motivated to do more than just buy the few extra flashlights I picked up last weekend. If the Big One strikes, there is a good chance we could also lose natural gas and even water. That would turn us into sadly incompetent modern versions of cave dwellers, huddling in our collapsed homes trying to figure out how to cook. The power loss also made me ponder Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to eliminate natural-gas use in the city. We were happy to still be able to make meals, something that would not have been the case if we had a 100-per-cent electric home. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure enough thought has been given by city officials to the positive aspects of the redundancy in having two power sources to homes. In a disaster, perhaps one would still function. That idea isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost on Jason Wolfe, director of energy solutions for Fortis B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a big earthquake, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guaranteeâ&#x20AC;? there would be gas delivery, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But in the usual windstorms, you are going to still have gas, which is delivered underground. There are advantages in having redundancy. You could still cook, use your barbecue or your gas fireplace.â&#x20AC;? Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to eliminate natural-gas use by 2050 is also impractical. Vancouver residents currently use 26 million gigajoules of natural gas a year, Wolfe said, about the power equivalent of the Site C dam. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s push to only use â&#x20AC;&#x153;renewalâ&#x20AC;? natural gas is also a problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would take 100 Delta landfills,â&#x20AC;? Wolfe said, to replace the regular natural gas currently used by Vancouverites, and such a supply doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist. With regular natural gas costing 3.6 cents per kilowatt hour of energy compared with six cents for renewable gas, or 13 cents for electricity, the alternatives are also more expensive. Clearly, natural gas, which our country has in abundance, is going to be used by Canadians for many decades or centuries to come. -BY GORDON CLARK The Province Opinion Columnists

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Parents find son's lifeless body after pharmacy switches sleep medication for toxic dose of another drug Eight-year-old Andrew Sheldrick went to bed on Saturday, March 12, after his mom gave him what she thought was his usual dose of medication for a sleep disorder. When his dad went to wake him in the morning, he found the boy dead. "They did let us know that there was no amount of intervention that could have saved him. He had been gone for several hours by the time we found him," Andrew's mom, Melissa Sheldrick told Go Public. For four and a half months, the family didn't know what caused Andrew's death. Then in late July, a coroner's report concluded Andrew had not taken Tryptophan, the sleep medication he'd been prescribed, but Baclofen, a muscle relaxant drug used to treat muscle spasms caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis. The coroner found the boy had almost three times the dose of Baclofen in his system that would be toxic to an adult, and no trace of the sleep drug Tryptophan. A report by Ontario's Office of the Chief Coroner concluded an independent compounding pharmacy in Mississauga had made a mistake and substituted one drug for the other. Andrew died after getting just one dose of the Baclofen. A compounding pharmacy prepares personalized medications for patients by

mixing individual ingredients together in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient. According to the report: "Analysis of the Tryptophan medication that Andrew was prescribed for parasomnia from a compounding pharmacy revealed that it contained approximately 135 mg/ml of Baclofen and no trace of Tryptophan. This would be consistent with the pharmacy mixing the amount of powder that would generate 150 mg/ml concentration of Trypyophan, but substituting Baclofen powder." Andrew's mom says the family had no indication there was a problem with the medication. "The liquid that was in the bottle, it looked the same as Andrew's medication, and he didn't say that it tasted any different," Sheldrick said. "Unfortunately there was no way of knowing that it was anything different than what he was supposed to have."

Boy used sleep medication for years Otherwise a healthy boy, Andrew suffered from a REM sleep disorder called parasomnia that caused him to enter his sleep cycle twice as fast as normal, leading him to wake up as many as five times during the night. A sleep specialist prescribed Tryptophan at bedtime. He had trouble swallowing pills, so his sleep specialist prescribed a liquid dose in October 2014. That's when the family began using the liquid compound from Floradale Medical Pharmacy Ltd. For years, Andrew had no issues with the medication Family launches lawsuit Floradale Medical Pharmacy Ltd. and Amit Shah, its owner and manager, are named in a multi-million dollar lawsuit. The family's lawyer filed the statement of claim in Ontario Supreme Court this week. According to that claim, the pharmacy failed to dispense proper medication, failed to keep accurate records and didn't adhere to pharmacy laws and regulations. To date, no statement of defence has been filed. The lawsuit also names "Jane/John Doe" referring to the unknown pharmacist or lab technician who prepared the compound. -By Rosa Marchitelli, CBC News

Former national field hockey star Ravi Kahlon will run for B.C. NDP in North Delta Ravi Kahlon has experienced more than a few bruises as a champion field hockey player. Now, he's ready for the chippier game of B.C. politics. Kahlon announced that he's going to be the NDP candidate in Delta North, which is a swing seat currently held by B.C. Liberal Scott Hamilton. Born and raised in Victoria, Kahlon has been the NDP caucus director of stakeholder relations for six years. Before that he worked in the banking industry. But in North Delta, he's best known for his exploits on the pitch. He represented his country in two Olympic Games, and won a gold medal with the Canadian team in the 2007 Pan American Games. In 2013, Kahlon became a member of the Delta Sports Hall of Fame. -By Charlie Smith, Straight.com

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Diwali is one of the most colorful, sacred and loveliest festivals of the Hindus. It is celebrated every year with great joy and enthusiasm throughout the length and breadth of the country. The festival of Diwali marks the happy return of lord Rama to Ayodhya after fourteen year’s exile. It is a festival of lights and festivities. It comes off about twenty days after Dussehra and shows the advent of winter. It is to the Hindus what Christmas is to the Christians. It lends charms and delight to our life. Diwali or Deepawali means a row or collection of lamps. A few days before Diwali, houses, buildings, shops and temples arc thoroughly cleaned, white-

Diwali: Festival Of Lights washed and decorated with pictures, toys and flowers. They look as beautiful as a newly, wedded girl. Beautiful pictures are hung on the walls and everything is tip-top. On the Diwali day, people put on rich clothes and move about in a holiday mood. People exchange greetings and gifts or sweets on this day. At night, buildings are illuminated with earthen lamps, candle-sticks and electric bulbs. The city presents a bright and colourful sight. Sweets and toy shops are tastefully decorated to attract

the passers-by. The bazaars and-streets are overcrowded. People buy sweets for their own families and also send them as presents to their friends and relatives. Children explode crackers. At night, Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is worshiped in the form of earthen images and silver rupee. People believe that on this day, Hindu Goddess Laxmi enters only those houses which are neat and tidy. People offer prayers for their own health, wealth and prosperity. They let the light on so that Goddess Laxmi may find no difficulty in finding her way

in and smile upon them. Diwali is a big occasion for celebration and we should always play it safe. We get a lot of fun and pleasure while burning candles and crackers. But, these crackers are not without disadvantages. Some crackers are loud enough to disturb human-beings. Since, fire-rockets flies up high in the sky, they should be fired only in a large open area so that the nearby inhabitants are put to risk. Businessmen open new accounts on this day. But it is very sad that some people gamble on this day. It marks the beauty and sanctity of the festival. Off the whole, this festival is an occasion for joy, thrill and excitement. By Vikash Pathak

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Sushant Rajput bags Youth Icon title! The unsaid has now been declared officially, deserving every bit of the title, Sushant Singh Rajput has owned the Youth Icon Award this year at the Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards 2016. The title, adds to the credit list the actor has been deservingly expanding with every passing performance. Currently the most talked about actor of his generation, Sushant Singh Rajput is an ongoing Youth sensation with courtesy to his accolade garnering performance in M.S. Dhoni : The Untold Story. From multiple physical transformations to identifying with the varied phases of Dhoni's life, the actor has left no stone unturned to mirror Dhoni. Sushant's portrayal of Dhoni is garnering mentions from across quarters with many fans finding it difficult to distinguish between the two personalities. With a history of critically

acclaimed performance to his credit and films that have got the cash registers buzzing, Sushant is rightly being touted as the Filmfare glamour and style Youth Icon. Sushant, not only proves to be an inspiration to the youth for his

hardwork and dedication, but also has been giving fitness goals to many. After bagging this title, Sushant sure is continuing his spree of hitting sixes both professionally and personally too! - Santa Banta News Network

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Washington [US], (ANI): During the final presidential debate on Wednesday, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of being a “puppet” of Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the Republican nominee refused to accept Moscow’s interference in the US presidential elections. Clinton said Putin endorses Trump as, “It’s pretty clear, he’d rather have a puppet as president of the United State.” She noted that the Russian hackers had been blamed for releasing internal Democratic emails, apparently in an effort to help Trump’s cause, reports the Washington Post.

“You’re the puppet,” Trump replied. In a fierce backlash, Trump said the real reason Clinton disliked Putin is because he had outmaneuvered Clinton – who was previously secretary of state – and President Obama in nuclear treaties and in Middle Eastern conflicts like the one in Syria. “She doesn’t like Putin because Putin has outsmarted her at every step of the way,” he said. When Trump was pressed about the hacks, which the U.S. intelligence agencies have blamed on Russia, he said he was not convinced. He seemed to attack the smarts

and credibility of those intelligence agencies, saying that the hacks could have been carried out by China or another party. “Hillary has no idea. Our country has no idea,” said Trump. During the debate, Trump also seemed to backtrack on his idea of a mass deportation of illegal immigrants, which has been a bedrock part of his campaign. But during the debate, Trump offered another plan: He would first round up “the bad ones” among illegal immigrants. The 90-minute contest in Las Vegas came just under three weeks before Election Day and with

early voting underway in more than 30 states. The candidates outlined starkly different visions for the Supreme Court under their potential presidencies, with the Republican declaring the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling legalising abortion would be overturned by his judicial nominees. Clinton vowed to appoint justices who would uphold the ruling legalizing abortion, saying, "We have come too far to have that turned back now." Trump pressed Clinton on immigration, accusing her of wanting an "open borders" policy, a characterization she vigorously disputes. (ANI)

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If you are to be successful at this time, you must permit your partner or an agent to make all the arrangements for (Mar. (Mar.2121- April April 19) you. Put this period of your life in the “sleep mode” as others will be on the ball and looking out for you. Keep your eyes on things even if you are in such a mode. It is astounding of what you will hear and see. That open eye will discover a possible love life that is suitable now.

Money conditions this week will cause a bit of pondering. There are chances to gain in that area, but will you be funding some “save (July 23-Aug 22)

(July 23-Aug 22)

the world” program (which never seems to work) of will you take a chance and go it on

your own. You are a smart cookie and know the ropes, but going on a trip like that is ‘iffy’. The obstacles are tremendous, maybe the ESP you have had will assist you.

You cannot be spending too much right now so see if you can cut back a bit further. Those funds you had considered extra money were invested and will pay off within the next year. Not enough to solved the present problem but it is something (Nov 22 22- -Dec. Dec 21) (Nov. 21 stashed away. Will “uncle” let you keep some of it? Or is it part of a wide range save the world program? Scrape a little, spend some for yourself.

At this time you lack confidence in your business, home life, and love life. Changes are about to be made. These changes happen rapidly and involve many sections of your present life. There is a world of changes and they will be in your favor if (Apr. 20- may 20) you play your cards right. Slip on your seat belt as this all happens swiftly. Your careful thought will result in actions of which you greatly support.

Even if they tell us a sneeze, cough, or burp will transmit some God awful demise, stay alive and active as you can. Let this scare remain in the background and try to continue your life. Look for a new love if that is what (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) you want. Time used on thinking “good thoughts” may overcome all of the bad that surrounds us. It is time to push forward in a business manner and close pending deals.

Although your income is quite good

This week the New MOON on the 23rd may

Relying on your intuition has been working

during this slow period it is still up to it’s

affect your actions. Although it may be good

swell as long as you do not depend on it as

old tricks and will float away. Use your

news, you will be “out of sorts” with your

golden. It is a “tool” that works for you

brain and finally realize you must be

mind thinking all weird stuff. Now is time to

most of the time. You need to apply

(May 21-June 21)

doing something wrong. You spend too

much when it is not available. Your promise that you will

(Sept. 23 (Sept. 23 -Oct. -Oct.23) 23)

bring your ESP in play as it worked well in the past. Hunches or intuition has worked

If you are selling your business, you might be getting more than you thought. If you are buying a business you are spending less than (Dec 22.22.- Jan. Jan. 19) 19) (Dec

you thought. The entire buy/sell market is upside down right now. The same goes for

any property in which you show interest. Against all odds, papers will be successfully passed during November, only if you have an agent acting on your behalf this time.

(Jan. 20 -Feb. 19)

(Jan 20 Feb

common sense or hard work. A good Intuition does not always work. Whatever

do better is falling on your own deaf ears to no avail.

well for you. Why not give it a try for this problem? This will

you work at turns out successful and will be of a benefit

Take life “in hand” and search for those things you want.

not solve everything but it will give you a squirt of “the

to you. Put that intuition to work to find a new love life

Success and an honest love.

problem is solved.”

if you are in need or want a change. ______________ During the next three weeks your actions may surprise everyone including yourself. This is a time to (Feb. 20 -Mar. 20) fight for what you want out of life. In these harsh times, grab whatever is within range. You will need to go after whatever you want or need. Love life? Money? Fame? It is yours if you have the strength during these hard times. You need a sense of aggression and independence to help you.

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All the new ideas and plans you have

Whatever action you take now seems to

dreamed up can be put to work if you

work out in your favor even with all the

will ignore the doom and gloom we are

road blocks that are placed before you.

now besieged with. Don’t ignore “their”

Business conducted now will benefit you

expert advice just think for yourself. It‘s your life and you decide. Panic if you

if you take the imitative. If you do see it (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21)

(Oct. 24 - Nov. 21)

through, there is the possibility that it may

wish, it changes nothing. Panic is no fun, try a positive

mean more money for you in the future. The cash will be

move if you can. Don’t get caught up in the worldwide

welcomed even if you are bewitched as to how to allot the

mood. Stay STRONG to weather the lousy storm!

funds. A lover is in route to you.

Dear SOS Dear SOS: I married my husband in India and 9 years ago I came to Canada. Four years ago, my parents and two of my younger brothers, whom my husband and I sponsored came to Canada. Since then both of my brothers have become old enough to be married. One of my brother says he doesn’t want to marry in India and the other one already has a girlfriend in India whom he wants to marry. The problem is that my husband and my in-laws have been pressuring me to convince my family to marry one or both of my brothers into their close relatives in India, so that their relative’s daughters can come to Canada. My husband and his parents are very dominating. They don’t have a good relationship with my family. They put my family down at any chance they get. My in-laws were wealthy landlords in India and my father was working in public service. So they think they are better than my family. Because they sponsored my family, they think

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my family now owes them to do whatever they want. I have tried to explain to them it’s not possible, as one of my brother has a girlfriend he loves and he wants to marry her and the other one doesn’t want to marry in India. But they refuse to listen. They keep ranting if my brothers don’t want to marry the girls, then they should do the marriage in paper only so that the girls can come to Canada. Three times in the last year and half my husband has kicked me out of the house. He told me if my family doesn’t want to have relationship with his family by helping to sponsor their relatives from India then I should just go live with my family. Each time some family friends and relatives have helped to talk to them into taking me back. I have two small kids. And I don’t know what to do. Last time he left me with my family for two months before his family agreed that I can come home. Again, it has started. Every day

or other day he fights with me. Telling me how bad my family is. I fear one of these day he will again kick me out of the house. I don’t know what to do. Helpless in Surrey Dear Helpless in Surrey: What your husband and in-laws are asking your family to do is illegal. They could all go to jail for that. I hate to say this, but I will, as I am sure you already know this anyways. You have a loser for a husband. As long as you allow him and his family to abuse you this way, they will continue to do so. Tough as it is, it’s time to put a stop to this abuse. It’s not healthy for you or your young kids. You don’t say if he physically abuses you, but I can only assume he does. Clearly, tell your husband to stop this or you will make a report to the police and tell them what they have been doing to you and your family. Next time he asks you to leave, just pack your bag and go. Don’t come back. If your family can’t help you then ask your local women’s shelter for help. Try to record or write down everything that happens to you. If your husband beats you or makes a threat on your life, make sure you let your doctor or someone

in authority know. Any injury you receive due to abuse by your husband or your in-laws make sure to file a report with your doctor, so that it’s on file. It would also help your case to collect some evidence. Whatever you do, keep yourself and your kids safe. If you have a problem talking to the doctor or police then ask a relative or family friends to help you. See if you can record their demands on a tape recorder or on a camera. This will help you in the long run, should something happen. Don’t worry about the finances. If you need to live on your own you can apply for welfare assistance. Welfare department can help you with rent and grocery. Good Luck. And keep safe.

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Movie Review Krishna (Prabhu Deva), a city bachelor, wishes to get married to a modern, English speaking girl but ends up with village belle Devi (Tamannaah). The newlyweds return to Mumbai and rent out a house as Krishna is too ashamed to introduce his desi wife to his friends. Turns out the house is haunted by the ghost of its previous owner Ruby, an ambitious starlet. She possesses Devi to fulfill her impending dream of becoming a popular actress. Krishna’s predicament forms the story. Deepika Padukone’s iconic ghostly scene from Chennai Express – (Thangabali Kitavaradhe), reminded us that there is scope for decent horror-comedies in Bollywood. This film shares that sentiment and dedicates an entire story to the genre, which is refreshing. Here, horror leads to comedy as

Tutak Tutak Tutiya

Ruby’s spirit randomly jumps in and out of Devi’s body, keeping Krishna

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and the audience on its toes. It’s all quite silly but the director’s modest

13 approach towards the story works. The repetition of funny scenes robs it of its glory though. As the story progresses, the horror comedy turns into a drama and like its female protagonist, struggles with its multiple-personalities a bit. The end result turns out to be a fairly watchable film that works for its honesty and harmlessness more than its entertainment value. Boasting of a clean family humour, Vijay doesn’t try too hard to please his audience and gets brownie points for keeping things sweet and simple. The movie does not pretend to be smarter than it is and that's a welcome relief. The special effects in a particular scene are impressive as well. The gorgeous Tamannaah, slips in and out of her two diverse characters Ruby and Devi, effortlessly. She even manages to match her dance steps with the great Prabhu Deva. Though he displays a good comic timing, the latter doesn’t have much to do except for acting surprised owing to his wife’s situation. Sonu Sood makes an extended cameo and renders a restrained performance. He does justice to his superstar character that is not caricaturish or clichéd. Despite being a tad underwhelming, Tutak Tutak Tutiya is a fairly enjoyable film that can be watched on a family outing. -The Times of India

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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Mirzya", loosely inspired by the eternal love story of Mirza-Sahiban of Punjab, is about childhood lovers Monish (Harshvardhan Kapoor) and Suchitra (Saiyami Kher). It is lyrically told and embellished with the rich folklore of Rajasthan, replete with picturesque locales. On the face of it, this sounds perfect. But alas, it is not. The weak story line with a convoluted screenplay and the languid pace of the film, taking the narrative nowhere, is its undoing. The first half of the film establishes their love story which begins from school, albeit with the help of a screenplay that goes back and forth in time simultaneously straddling two worlds, in both of which the lovers are jinxed. The second half, instead of picking up momentum, is painfully slow, with nothing new being offered to the audience by way of narrative. The fait accompli of the lovers and the film is by then already evident. The screenplay, hinged on a cliched story, is not taut and meanders aimlessly, offering nothing novel even by way of treatment. In scenes when the lovers are

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escaping and ought to be tension-ridden, the dialogues in a light vein seem out of context and amateurish, diluting the intended intensity of the film further. The characters too are not convincingly etched, thus failing to engage the viewers. Harshvardhan Kapoor as Monish

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Anuj Choudhary as Prince Karan, leaves an indelible impact and portrays a jealous lover with a bruised ego, effectively. Anjali Patil as Zeenat, Mirzya's silent and selfless lover, is equally powerful, albeit in a small role. She evokes your sympathy more than the actual lovers in the film. The music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is undoubtedly the raison d' etre of this film and the audience is willingly distracted by the innumerable songs -"Mirzya", "Teen Gawah Ishq ke", "Aave re hichki", as these provide the necessary relief here, rather than being an aberration. Daler Mehndi renders the title song with the requisite gusto and passion, making it pierce through your heart. Perhaps it is the music, including the background score, which evokes the pathos in the audience rather than performances on screen. Director of Photography, Pawel Dyllus, deserves kudos as the cinematography is yet another highlight of the film, as the frames are pictureperfect and leave you mesmerized. Whether it is the colourful dances of Rajasthan or pristine Ladakh, these are beautifully captured by his lens. Overall, "Mirzya" even though two hours and 10 minutes, seems like a lifetime in the theatre as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra does not succeed in involving you in the love story of the duo. Neither does your heart beat for them nor do you get teary eyed when they are separated. Aesthetically, it is a treat though. By Santa Banta News Network

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Keep active and stay connected even when you have diabetes

(NC) Living with diabetes is not easy, but one group that is making a difference is Connected in Motion, a community of people living with type 1 diabetes. This charitable organization is dedicated to creating a culture of support for self-management through education, sport, and outdoor adventure. Having emotional support is key in overcoming the challenges that arise after a diagnosis, which include making lifestyle changes such as monitoring meal plans and insulin intake. With members across Canada, Connected in Motion brings together people with diabetes and their support networks to hike, bike, paddle, camp, or just have a good time. This emphasis on physical activity is especially important considering exercise can be one of the more complicated aspects to navigate for people living with diabetes. They must ensure to keep different parametric indexes (weight, blood glucose, etc.) under a certain level at all times â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not an easy feat, that can discourage many. The good news is that innovative tools such as the Accu-Chek Connect system make it easy to get accurate blood glucose readings, share and analyze stored data in a single, convenient device. Its downloadable app lets users access results at their convenience and share them with their

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caregivers in real- time. The Accu-Chek Connect also comes equipped with a diabetes management system that allows people living with diabetes and

their healthcare provider to identify and utilize key diabetes information more efficiently and accurately than with typical logbooks. This customized

approach helps reduce patient stress and anxiety, and provides increased freedom and peace of mind. Creating communities that motivate and inspire individuals to take charge of their health, Connected in Motion empowers people living with type 1 diabetes to obtain a better quality of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having diabetes doesn't have to be limiting, you can still live a very normal functional life like anyone else,â&#x20AC;? says Nick Pelletier, a Connected in Motion member. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diabetes is a very individual disease, so it's nice to be able to talk to people who are experiencing the same thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they really understand and make sure you know you're not alone in this.â&#x20AC;?

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NC) Do you ever look at the bottom of your shoes? Experts say shoe treads can tell a lot about the way you walk and can even help predict the development of pain in your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and possibly your back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people don't think about their feet and lower limbs until they start to hurt, but shoe wear patterns can indicate possible issues before pain develops,â&#x20AC;? explains Kevin Fraser, president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada and a Canadian certified pedorthist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The wear patterns on your shoes illustrate the repetitive motion of your feet and lower limbs, so they show if you have structural concerns that may lead to the development of pain and mobility problems.â&#x20AC;? Fraser says symmetrical wear on both shoes is normal, particularly along the edge of the heel and the big toe.

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Top 5 aprĂ¨s ski entertaining tips How mentorships help youth succeed (NC) The efforts of one great mentor can span generations. No one understands this better than Prossy, a young woman from Uganda whose opportunities in life flourished when she joined a mentorship program that funded her education. Reach One Touch One Ministries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Uganda was originally designed to assist elderly mothers in communities affected by HIV/AIDS. It eventually expanded to focus on another demographic especially susceptible to the relentless virus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; uneducated young women. The mentorship program is an on-the-ground partner of Beautiful World, a charity that supports this and other programs with donations from generous Canadians a world away. Prossy received a loaded scholarship for her secondary education. This learning program helps Prossy, her grandmother, and many other women believe in a dynamic future. The benefits of programs like these extend far beyond Prossy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I promise I will work hard and hope I can succeed,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want [my children] to have a good life, a better life. That is why I am struggling to get an education.â&#x20AC;? By supporting groups like Beautiful World, you can help empower young women who are genuinely invested in working to achieve the change in places so many of us only know through newspapers and pictures.

(NC) Nothing says a well-spent great Canadian winter day better than skiing, friends, and getting together by the fire afterwards. Enjoy coming in from the cold after a long day hitting the slopes with these five aprĂ¨s ski tips 1. Cultivate the cozy. Count on guests wanting to change into something softer, looser, and comfy after a day in ski gear. Offer cozy slippers, fleece robes or onesies, and plenty of fuzzy blankets for those who want some extra warmth. 2. Serve special winter drinks. Treat guests to local Canadian beer made for the cooler months, like Granville Island Brewing's Lions Winter Ale. With complex layers of vanilla, cocoa, and caramel, this brew is nicely balanced so the sweeter flavours don't overwhelm. Perfect with cream-based soups and other winter comfort foods, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a hip beer float. 3. Fireplace fragrance. Kick up your fireplace or bonfire game a notch with pinecone fire starters. You can find complete instructions online, but this easy craft

essentially involves dipping pinecones in scented candle wax that release a delightful aroma when you toss them in the fire. 4. Tasty treats. Choose laid back comfort foods that everyone knows and loves, like chocolate or cheese fondue, buttermilk biscuits, bread pudding, hearty soups, and creamy pastas. Find easy makeahead recipes or make your place the home base and encourage a potluck

family-style meal where everyone drops something off before heading out. 5. Don't forget the dĂŠcor. Deck your halls with decorations that fit the theme. String lights everywhere for a winter wonderland feel and add rustic touches like tea lights in mason jars. Or go the DIY route by painting a pair of old wooden skis in funky colours and patterns and hang them on your wall.

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Top 2 tips to being part of a successful virtual workforce (NC) Whether you own a business or work for a large company, chances are you or some part of your workforce, work from home at least part of the time. The latest Statistic Canada data show nearly two million of us are working remotely at least once a week, and that number is growing as we learn more about the benefits of telecommuting for both employees and employers. Organizations realize that a virtual workforce allows them to expand their potential labor markets, so that they can hire for good fit, regardless of physical location. Employees like it because there's potential for better personal and professional life balance, and added flexibility. Dr. Lori LaCivita, director of Walden University's industrial and organizational psychology graduate program, says there is often the misconception that working from home is not as serious or demanding as in-person labour. “It's actually a lot harder to work remotely — it takes more effort to be effective in this

environment. You need to prioritize, triage, and structure your day to be productive,” says Dr. LaCivita. Whether you're an employer, employee, manager, student or freelancer, you're sure to benefit from her top two tips to being a part of an effective virtual workforce. 1. Communication is key. “Working remotely requires a higher level of

communication since you can't pick up on nonverbal cues and don't have the inperson social interactions that office workers have,” says Dr. LaCivita. Communicating helps you feel connected and fights feelings of isolation. Get creative and use technology to collaborate with your team. Managers need to understand that close supervision is not the key to success, and

should instead look at virtual workers' responsiveness, consistency, and successes to determine performance. 2. Become friends with technology. To be a successful virtual employee or have an effective virtual workforce, you need to have a good understanding of technology and how to use it properly. An employee should always have a backup plan if technology fails: get a landline and save work in multiple locations, and identify local coffee shops where you can connect online should the power ever go out. Employers and managers need to have an understanding of how an employee does their job, both virtual and onsite, and an appreciation for what each person brings to the table. It's a manager's job to create an inclusive, collaborative environment, and an employee's responsibility to show that their physical location doesn't affect their ability to successfully perform their job. Virtual workplaces are not just the wave of the future, they're the now, and with the right team and skill set, they can be beneficial for all.

How to throw the “paw-fect” Halloween party (NC) Everyone loves a good Halloween party with delicious treats and creative costume tricks. Include your pet in on the fun with these tips for hosting the “paw-fect” Halloween party: 1. Get creative with costumes. Some pets don't enjoy dressing up, so stick with the theme by encouraging pet parents to dress up as animals. Check online for inspiration and remind guests the costume doesn't need to be complicated, just fun. Offer best costume prizes as an incentive to make sure everyone gets dressed up. Never force a furry friend into a costume.

2. Host a gift exchange. Ask pet parents to giftwrap their pet's favourite toy and treat. During the party ask all human and pet guests to sit in a circle and place their gifts in the middle. Assign all human guests numbers and have them select a present in order until everyone has a gift. If you have dogs, cats, and other pets attending, set up different piles according to pet type so everyone receives an appropriate gift. 3. Set up different play areas. Dogs and cats need variety, so help keep them happy and active with various play areas. If the weather permits, set up a running area so dogs and owners can play fetch. For cats, consider setting up a cat treehouse with different levels for them to roam through. Be sure to also set up an area with both cat and dog toys to encourage interaction between pets. 4. Create the perfect feast. Make sure all your guests enjoy a delicious and heathy banquet. Include a variety of pet treats and different dry and wet foods. Try a mix of dry and wet food to improve urinary tract health, promote organ function, and increase hydration. Find more tips and tricks online at petmixedfeeding.ca.

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