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With his experience and passion for the community, he has now taken on the challenge of running for the position of Mayor in the Municipal Elections. As part of his platform, Gill clearly puts forth his intentions of recreating Surrey into a 21st century city and shares his views and solutions to some of the crucial issues the city is currently facing.

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MORE FROM OUR SOCIAL FEED Shoutout to @darpanmagazine for another engaging issue of the tremendous magazine! (sic) – @A1SportsJunkie/ Twitter

Sahvan Khaira Spotlight So proud to see another South Asian reach great heights in hockey. Being a hockey mom, this inspiration (sic) – Ramen Saggu/ Facebook Well done (sic) – Kuli Khera Khangura/ Facebook

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On Gang Violence feature A fantastic read on gang violence in the City of Surrey in @darpanmagazine - a priority to address this issues and concerns in school - “in school involvement a must.” @Surrey_Schools @ SD36SafeSchools @SurreyRCMP @cfseubc (sic) – @MediatedReality/ Twitter

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My favourite column of the magazine is the Wedding article. Every issue, that is the first thing I read and totally love the romantic stories of the bridal couples featured.

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The article, ‘5 Ways to Boost your Metabolism’ was very useful. With the Holiday season coming up, it is definitely great to know how we can avoid weight gain and stay healthy. – Aamna S.

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DARPAN’S 1 What measures will B.C. take for the safe

One of the primary goals is to reduce the number of wildfires caused by people. Human-caused wildfires are preventable and they unnecessarily divert firefighting resources from naturally occurring fires. We need everyone to do their part by refraining from activities that may cause wildfires. If you’re a smoker, always fully extinguish your cigarette and dispose it responsibly. Never throw it out of your vehicle window. To report a wildfire or open burning violation, you can call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

regulation of cannabis?

B.C.’s legislation provides a sound foundation for the regulation and safe implementation of legalized cannabis and reflects the Province’s goal of prioritizing public health and safety, particularly for children and youth. Impaired driving by a drug and/or alcohol is illegal in Canada and will remain so after cannabis is legalized. Police are already able to test for drug-impaired driving using Standard Field Sobriety Tests and through the use of Drug Recognition Experts. But we’re also strengthening our laws by providing police with additional tools to remove drug-affected drivers from the road for 90 days. And, we’re extending B.C.’s zero-tolerance restriction for the presence of alcohol to cover specific drugs, such as THC, for new drivers. Like other provinces, we’re still waiting for oral fluid screening devices to be procured and distributed to police across the country. B.C. will also develop its own public education and awareness initiatives that are tailored to the needs of British Columbians.

8 Based on the past and current B.C. wildfires, is there anything that the province and public can do differently to avoid it in the coming years?

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2 How will this legalization affect the younger generation?

The Cannabis Control and Licensing Act contains a number of specific provisions designed to help keep cannabis out of the hands of children and youth and reduce their exposure. Children and youth also learn about substance use, including cannabis, in their classrooms, from Kindergarten through Grade 10, through B.C.’s Physical Health Education curriculum.

3 Are there any marketing plans in place to

keep cannabis out of the wrong hands?

Consumers will be able to access legally produced cannabis from public and private provinciallylicensed cannabis stores. Licensed retailers will only be allowed to sell cannabis and cannabis accessories, and will be prohibited from selling other products alongside cannabis such as liquor, tobacco, food, gas, clothing and lottery (there will be exceptions for rural businesses). Additionally, under the federal Cannabis Act, all cannabis product packaging and labelling will be strictly regulated by the Federal government and will be required to include specific information about the product and health warnings.

4 How is your Ministry tackling the growing

wildfires in B.C.?

Since 2004, over $81 million has been allocated to the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) to help local governments and First Nations significantly reduce wildfire risks around their communities. SWPI funding is administered by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. As of June 27, 2018, 337 Community Wildfire Protection Plans were completed by local governments and First Nations; another 54 are in progress. These plans identify areas at risk and prescribe fuel management projects to address those risks. Projects may include: conventional harvesting, prescribed

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stopping wildfires and help those affected?

“As of June 27, 2018, 337 Community Wildfire Protection Plans were completed by local governments and First Nations; another 54 are in progress.”

burning, improving the spacing between live trees; removing dead trees; and cleaning up low branches, needles and wood debris that could potentially fuel a fire.

5 Does B.C. have enough resources to handle the current wildfire crisis?

More than 1,600 firefighters and support staff are available for the 2018 wildfire season. The B.C. government is able to call on over 2,500 private-contractor firefighting resources and a multitude of contingency resources (including those in other provinces). In preparation for the 2018 wildfire season, the BC Wildfire Service procured contracts for additional eight-person, “Type 2” firefighting crews (comprised of up to 120 people) that meet the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre’s Interagency Exchange Standard.

6 Most wildfires are human-caused, how is the Ministry creating awareness on this issue?

Nearly half of all wildfires each year are caused by human activity, so the BC Wildfire Service puts a strong emphasis on wildfire prevention, public education and enforcement. Public outreach has been significantly expanded to make full use of online resources and social media tools. Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.

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As part of Budget 2018, the B.C. government is providing $72 million over three years, specifically to help with the recovery of communities and landscapes that were affected by the 2017 wildfires. This money will also help communities become better prepared for wildfires, through investments in wildfire risk reduction projects. This new funding is in addition to the annual allocation for direct firefighting costs, which is set at $63 million for 2018-19. As part of its preparations for the 2018 wildfire season, the BC Wildfire Service: reached out to stakeholders and partners to establish or strengthen key relationships with land managers, hired more fire information officers and hired more Type 2 firefighting crews.

9 Gang violence is a major concern, especially in Surrey, despite various policies and plans, why does it still exist?

People deserve to feel safe in their communities and gang and gun violence is absolutely unacceptable.

Unfortunately, it’s not going to be solved overnight.

Ending the gun violence that’s taking young lives and threatening bystanders will continue to require strong, strategic prevention and enforcement efforts – with a long-term commitment from all levels of government, police, teachers, parents and others.

A strong response to ending the violence must also include communities and families coming together and finding solutions. Last fall, Premier Horgan announced $31.3 million over three years for critical enforcement and public safety initiatives.

What new introductions are expected from your Ministry in the coming months?

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The Ministry is busy working through the details of the upcoming cannabis legalization. It is a complex process and changes will take time. The date set by the federal government for cannabis legalization will just be the beginning of this project. In addition, activating certain intersection safety camera locations to ticket the fastest vehicles and increase road safety; changes to payday loans and cheque cashing that will make these products more affordable for British Columbians will take effect on September 1, 2018.

Ministry staff continue to work on the next phase of the Consumer Financial Protection Plan; building on the results of the March 2018 survey related to the potential regulation of the live event ticket buying and selling sector, the Ministry is doing further research to help the Minister make an informed decision about what he would like to do on this topic.

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in the second year of SFU’s business program.

SYSC has now officially published its own website, where one can find links and information related to safety, bullying, substance abuse, and several other issues that need to be nipped in the bud.

The end goal is to help spark an initiative among the youth to take over and push forward their ideas to building a safer place to live.

On being asked what drove a 14-year-old (in 2014) to take this drastic a measure to curb crime in his city, the young leader says, “I could see kids near me being effected, shootings in my own neighborhood. Issues become more personal when instead of hearing it in the news; you see it in text messages. When rather than a third person telling you something, you hear it in person.”

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an attitude that will hold us back from any kind of progress.

The 18-year-old had noticed the contrast in people’s behaviour when he moved out of his former neighbourhood. He had never been greeted ‘hello’ by a stranger on the street, and when that happened, it forced him to think how this simple word could be the starting point of a conversation and the building block of trust.

“For me, this divide is just a stigma. I lived in that area [for] 15 years of my life. The crime is low-level; it’s people fighting over small things. The news is what makes it big. If a place is repeatedly termed ‘unsafe’, won’t people believe so? Instead of walking to the door knocking and seeing for themselves, they are already denying entering, without even approaching it,” points out the teenage entrepreneur, further adding, “The whole idea of safety begins with a community.

Being able to trust each other is the key.”

SYSC plans on holding workshops in colleges to learn from their most valuable and insightful resource: the youth

itself. He and Rochelle Prasad, another brilliant mind and also the co-founder of SYSC, believe that with the support of like-minded youth, they can reduce crime in Surrey. So has there been a decrease in crime since the start of their venture? “No, but I do see a change in attitude. People are trying to come together. They see the spark too,” answers Jashaun truthfully.

Other than playing a crucial role in increasing awareness among the youth of Surrey and working towards reducing crime in the city, Jashaun creates content for social media, amusing videos, and inspirational and motivational speeches that further sheds light on the work the organization is involved in.

Finding time is the toughest part of this young man’s day, “It is daunting. But when you love it, you always make time for it. Being able to follow your dreams is priceless.

You can’t go wrong with it. I absolutely love what I do now. I like visualizing, not just on a computer screen, but being able to act it out.” Open doors, white boards, idea notes and no-desk spaces is Jashaun’s idea of a perfect workplace.

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Dhaliwal has over 25 years of experience including stops in Powell River, Prince George, Squamish, Fort St. John and other cities before settling his career in Vancouver. The talSEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2 018

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ented broadcaster grew up in New Westminster; he enjoyed reading The Columbian and loved their sports coverage.

When he decided to pursue a media career in high school, Dhaliwal realized the cultural barrier that could be in his way.

“Back then, the only Indo-Canadian in media that I could look up to was Jas Johal. The odds were stacked against me.

Even my family had significant doubts that I would pull this off.”

But he recalls never giving up, “I didn’t let myself quit when

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times got tough. The adversity made me stronger and helped me become the person I am today.”

The sports reporter has a truly

unique schedule. He wakes up at 3:30 am and gets to work by 4:30 am. At work, he is communicating with his contacts, particularly eastern contacts who are three hours ahead. The entire day involves frequent phone, Twitter, and Internet checks on any news, stories or other information. His show, Sportsnet Starting Lineup with co-hosts James Cybulski and Perry Solkowski, is on from 5:30 am to 9 am. The team of Dhaliwal, Cybulski and Solkowski interview guests while also discussing the current sports topics and issues. Dhaliwal also does a fair amount of prep work every night as the day’s games conclude to use for the next day.

This shift to the Starting Lineup is one of the biggest milestones

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of Dhaliwal’s career. According to him, a three-hour show requires 10 times more prep than smaller segments. He has adapted well though, in large part due to his chemistry with his co-hosts. “I have a great rapport with my colleagues Perry and James from years ago that this has become very natural and we just love coming to work together.”

Dhaliwal holds a significant distinction of being one of the top insiders for Vancouver Canucks news. He also breaks news for the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps, but his primary work is within the National Hockey League (NHL) specifically with the Vancouver Canucks. Being an insider demands the ability to disseminate breaking news before anyone else. However, Dhaliwal emphasizes that just speed is not enough, “Accuracy is the most important thing. If you do not have good sources, then your information is useless. This business is about building strong relationships and exchanging help. It’s all about trust and if there’s no trust, it won’t work.”

As mentioned before, Dhaliwal’s ascent to sports fame was not always easy. Though he battled through hardships and bad decisions, he wasn’t dejected. “You have to learn from your mistakes.

If you’re not trying, you’re not making any mistakes.”

As a strong proponent of self-improvement, Dhaliwal encourages young professionals to watch and learn to develop their understanding for the industry and that “taking progressive steps to improve your craft is instrumental to growing a career in this field.”

For aspiring journalists and those who wish to get into radio, Dhaliwal has another key foundation everyone should focus on: writing. “You have to be able to write well. Writing is the number one skill to look for in this field and improving your writing skills will improve your career prospects,” advices the inspiring role model.

Dhaliwal has a clear goal for what he wants to do in the future. He believes that he can go at least another five to 10 years doing what he is doing now. The love and passion he has for his job will not fade. When it is time to leave, he will ride off into the sunset having nothing short of a remarkable career to look back on.

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Daya is one of the founding members of SocialSport, a Surrey-based local initiative which helps young refugees integrate into Canadian societies.

we can help.” The organization plans to expand into Vancouver and the Tri-Cities.

SocialSport collaborates with established programs for youth teams and activities. Sports hold a significant place in the fabric of our society. It can also be seen as the healthiest way for immigrants to integrate.

There are a few crucial skills and concepts that need to be learned and understood by people in our society.

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aya Bhogal is a well-rounded young woman who has taken significant strides for her career as a recruiter and for creating an impact in the community. She is one of the founding members of SocialSport, a Surrey-based local initiative which helps young refugees integrate into Canadian societies. The organization provides new immigrant, refugee, and vulnerable youth with the opportunity to take part in sports and recreation programs in their community. The main objective of the team at SocialSport is to make these people feel included and provide resources to help

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them settle in.

SocialSport deals with immigration, youth and mental health organizations and offers their services to the people who need it the most. Their process starts with meeting the families.

SocialSport assists children from age five all the way to age 22. Adjusting to a new country and culture can be extremely difficult, Daya sees that the best way to help is to “put yourself in their shoes. My family came to Canada as refugees so I can empathize with their plights and I can create a connection with these kids and show them that

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in their careers. Communication is another instrumental value picked up from sports. Daya affirms that this skill “works hand in hand with teamwork as communicating with people is necessary. For these young international kids specifically, communication will lay a solid foundation for successfully merging into our society.”

There are also the rules and regulations of sports that teach kids structure and discipline outside of the home.

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New York, where she worked in international affairs and education. She recalls how she “worked with foreign students of all different literacy levels to educate them about the United Nations. This experience invigorated my humanitarian interest and led me to SocialSport.”

As a recruiter, Daya has moved from getting interviewed to conducting interviews. Moving to the other side of the table definitely requires a different mindset.

For the most part, you are still aiming to sound and present very professionally.

When you are being interviewed, you don’t know what will be asked and what the recruiter is looking for in your answers.

However, as an interviewer you have objectives for what you are looking for and

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Getting involved in volunteer work through school or organizations is an incredibly rewarding experience. You will meet new people, make new friends and encounter tremendous experiences along the way.”

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what to ask candidates. Giving a few tips, Daya asserts, “You just have to be yourself.

You may think your qualifications aren’t enough but everyone has something to bring to the table that others don’t.” She also specifies that “interpersonal skills separate you from the rest in interviews and curiosity is received very positively by interviewers.”

Another strategy she recommends is to ask many questions and treat it as if you are interviewing the recruiter and the company.

At the end of the day, career moves are among one of the biggest decisions we make aside from marriage, buying a house and having children, so when you are interviewing to make a move you want to show as much engagement in your own best interest as much as their interest in hiring you.

Daya is currently a recruiter at Matchbox Consulting Group. She recruits some of the top talents in the engineering, technical and finance fields. Going forward, the young achiever hopes to complete her MBA while progressing in her career. However, she still wants to ensure that she will always volunteer. With a very diverse background and a strong work ethic to back it up, Daya will surely continue to progress in her career and in her volunteer engagement. “Getting involved in volunteer work through school or organizations is an incredibly rewarding experience. You will meet new people, make new friends and encounter tremendous experiences along the way,” she exclaims in conclusion.

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The most-awaited question of the 2018 Municipal Election lingers on: Is Surrey ready for her firstever South Asian mayor?

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different languages.

1,000 new residents each month. 1/3 of a population under 19. This is Surrey.

As the second largest city in British Columbia, Surrey boasts a population of over 500,000, which continues to increase and is expected to surpass Vancouver as the largest city in the province by 2041. Undoubtedly, in a thriving, growing city such as Surrey, those holding the political reins hold utmost responsibility and power. In the upcoming Municipal Elections, Surrey’s citizens will

have the opportunity to voice their choice of six School Trustees, eight Councillors, and one Mayor.

What stands unique to this year’s elections is a mayoral candidate, of South Asian descent, presenting a serious challenge to be the first South Asian mayor that Metro Vancouver has seen – four-term City Councillor, Tom Gill.

Serving on the City Council since 2005 and raising a family of three children with his wife, the mayoral candidate and current Councillor brings perspective from both the

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We’ve got 21,000 residential units to be built in the downtown of Surrey.

Complementing that development with activity is key – be it increased cultural-based programs or business-related head office relocations.”

Tom Gill’s top three priorities for Surrey:

1 Crime and Public Safety:

The team will have the community work together to contribute their insights through decision-making via referendums. Aside from reducing access to guns, determining if we have outgrown the RCMP is pivotal in moving forward.

arena and the backstage. Gill has called Surrey home for the past 30 years and has seen the city blossom into a hub of potential and opportunities. With his experience and passion for the community, he has now taken on the challenge of running for the position of Mayor in Surrey’s 2018 Municipal Elections.

DARPAN had a candid chat with Gill regarding his plans for Surrey and his views and solutions to some of the crucial issues the city is currently facing.

As part of his platform, Gill clearly puts forth his intentions of recreating Surrey into a 21st Century city. Gone are the days when Surrey was considered merely a suburban city outside of Vancouver. Rather, the city is at the cusp of a transformation, where we are now imagining how the city can be redefined to engage the world in showing that we can do business here, while offering the best quality of life in

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the world. According to Gill, our asset is our diversity, which can be used to provide a distinct advantage. Given that a significant portion of Surrey’s population is that of the younger fabric, he points out the importance of integrating technology – in both postsecondary and business settings – to create efficiencies and begin the shift away from the traditional construction and development industries upon which the city has depended.

In this light, when asked about Surrey’s land development processes and the increasing concern of an unaffordable housing market, Gill does not shy away from accepting that the city does, indeed, have the highest new development cost charges. However, he maintains that the system is set up this way so that the tax base is not used to subsidize new developments, TM

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By creating partnerships between the City, developers and residents, measures will be taken to address issues such as supply as part of the housing crisis. In tandem will be the promotion of amenities and creative cultural structures such as stadiums, recreation centers and performing arts centers.

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LRT stops will be at 800 meters distances. Imagine the ease of accessibility for seniors with no staircases to climb and increased comfort for parents with strollers.”

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“I don’t want tax-paying residents to fund new development; I want developers to pay. It takes time because we need to get it right.” Moreover, rather than assuming developers make over-the-top profits, Gill urges citizens to consider that developers themselves face rising cost pressures from vendors of raw inputs such as lumber, drywall and steel, alongside an element of risk. Hence, there needs to be a partnership between residents, developers and the City in working together to address these issues.

In fact, Gill repeatedly emphasizes the power of engaging the community in making decisions that impact the city. When speaking about the pressing issues of gang violence, crime and drug abuse, he outlines the need for community referendums that ask for citizens’ contributions.

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to the existing government structure that is devoid of a local source of decision-making. While the municipal government can provide resources to the RCMP, the allocation of those resources is at the RCMP’s discretion. In the ongoing debate around the potential need for a municipal police force to tackle Surrey’s rising gang violence issues, Gill pushes a) robust cost-benefit analyses to determine whether we, as a community, are willing to bear the costs, and b) a community conversation on resizing our police force and questioning if we have enough members. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Gill speaks of an outcome-based approach in creating solutions, “I am comfortable

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I’ve gone through 12 years without a blemish. I believe that there are individuals out there who were trying to tarnish that image, but this community is above that and people are smart. I am hoping people can reconcile with what I am offering.” making an investment, but I want to be able to go to the provincial government and provide proof that we have results.”

Regardless, revamping the police force is not the sole solution. Gill envisions a different plan of implementation than seen before when it comes to the rising problem of gang activity.

Historically, the municipal government has generally avoided entering areas that have not been its direct responsibility. However, given the severity of recent incidents, Gill wants to take a two-pronged approach centered around the pillars of intervention and prevention with a five-year commitment comprising of a plan worth $50 million dollars. A comprehensive plan for kids that need assistance will be put together through a focused intervention strategy surrounding

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initiatives that involve critical counselling and parental education.

Further, the provincial and federal government will be asked for assistance towards prevention, a vital component of which involves banning handguns and automatic weapons – a position that Gill firmly and clearly holds. Given that the number of legal firearms sold has essentially doubled in the last year in Canada, prohibiting the private sale of firearms can make an immensely positive impact according to Gill. With 200-300 firearm-related homicides per year in a country of 36 million, he shines the spotlight onto successful examples in Australia, Japan and the UK, where public opinion has changed given the significantly noteworthy decreases in firearm-related homicides and suicides. Through such initiatives, government involvement can create direct impact on the quality of life that residents enjoy in the city by creating a crimefree, safe environment.

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example of successful government intervention is Surrey’s bustling downtown core. Although many still do not recognize the success, Surrey’s Whalley area has cleaned up and taken off over the past few years as incredible investments have been made. Gill shares his take on expediating and speeding up the process of building a healthy downtown core for the city, “We’ve got 21,000 residential units to be built in the downtown of Surrey.

Complementing that development with activity is key – be it increased cultural-based programs or business-related head office relocations. It’s important to understand that at one time, everyone had to go to Downtown Vancouver to work. Now, the culture shift is that we want people to work, live and play in Surrey.”

To make this possible, Gill provides his stance on building a robust transit system that allows for ease of transportation within Surrey.

In support of the Surrey Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, he talks of a changing ridership that cannot be fully serviced through the SkyTrain, “The LRT is widely misunderstood.

People need to understand that there will be

densities entirely along the LRT line, not at stops.

LRT stops will be at 800 meters distances, whereas SkyTrain stops can be two to three kilometers in distance. Imagine the ease of accessibility for seniors with no staircases to climb and increased comfort for parents with strollers.”

To combat potential issues with traffic, it will be ensured that roads are not compromised by employing at least two lanes of traffic, great separation and effective curving to prevent accidents. With five million anticipated users of the Surrey-Newton-Guildford line phase of the project alone, Gill stands in favour of implementing the 150-kilometer rail. He reminds the public that changing the line into a SkyTrain translates to an additional billion dollars, which will close the doors for future funds from the provincial or federal governments for the next decade, “The numbers simply do not work when it comes to the SkyTrain.

Practically a SkyTrain itself on the ground, the LRT is a high caliber and high-quality technology that permits us to be able to modify the transportation source for our community.”

Gill’s perspective on implementing the LRT in Surrey is in line with creating culture and an entertainment district within the city, so that citizens are no longer going to Downtown Vancouver for experiences. According to him, by having a matrix to get around the city without relying on vehicles, we can truly pave the way towards a future that is going to be superior than any other place. Be it our recreation center amenities, pools, ice rinks, or gymnasiums, Gill and his team at Surrey First want to give these structures culture and place emphasis on architectural design, “Civic pride has been lacking in the past, but we are now emerging as leaders. We want people to be wowed.”

When it comes to creating these changes, Gill is confident that his team will deliver, “When considering diversity, we looked at gender, education and various other characteristics to put together a team. I am proud to say that each member brings a high level of education and experience to the table. It took me some time to find the right people, but the team is going to be by far the most sophisticated one ever presented.” The motivated group of young, energetic individuals is truly reflective of the diverse cityscape of Surrey.

When asked what his coping mechanism is when challenges arise, Gill says that he does not let the attempts of discouragement take charge. Alluding to the recent instance in which malicious flyers and damaging rumors were dispersed around the community, he holds that others’ lack of integrity is a concern, but will not put him down, “I’ve gone through 12 years without a blemish. I believe that

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there are individuals out there who were trying to tarnish that image, but this community is above that and people are smart. I am hoping people can reconcile with what I am offering.”

Gill shares that one of the most important things he has learned so far is that many professionals shy away from running for office; the impact of social backlash and platforms such as social media cannot be underestimated as they do have a profound impact. Yet, Gill stays dedicated to making Surrey the best city in North America, “I am so committed that I’m turning a blind eye to individuals who have caused this grief. It’s important to make changes and stand firm to show the community that despite these challenges, I am going to march on.”

Although Surrey is home to a predominantly South Asian population, the chair of the mayor has still not seated a leader of South Asian descent. Just as Harjit Singh Sajjan made his mark by becoming Canada’s first Sikh Minister of Defense, Jagmeet Singh became the leader of the NDP Party, and Ujjal Dosanjh was the first Indo-Canadian premier of B.C., the upcoming Municipal Election in Surrey can potentially write history in similar light. In steering the direction of the future, the power lies – quite literally – in the hands of the voter, you.

Awareness and education is just the beginning.

By making an informed decision and taking the time to cast our votes to whichever candidate we deem fit, we can and must take action. Until then, the most-awaited question of the 2018 Municipal Election lingers on: Is Surrey ready for her first-ever South Asian mayor?

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But after discovering a program she loved, everything changed. Now, the former psychology student is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care (CYC) at Douglas, and has already landed a job.

“When I started at Douglas, I planned to become a clinical counsellor, but then I started to volunteer more with youth and children, and I had a change of heart,” she says. “I realized I wanted to pursue a career focusing on youth.”

The CYC program prepares graduates for careers working with youth in a variety of settings, including front-line positions with addiction services, youth outreach and in schools.

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Gursimran, though still a student, is already working with the City of Surrey, where she is part of an outreach team that connects youth

with services the city offers, as well as supervising youth drop-in programs at recreation centres.

Her new job is the perfect place to apply the skills she learned during her CYC work placements at an elementary school, as well as at DIVERSEcity Community Resource Society, where she helped facilitate spring-break camps for youth that included activities such as yoga – a personal favourite of Gursimran’s.

During her placements, she worked with kids every day, gaining valuable experience and connections in her field.

She says Douglas has been key in helping her reach her goals.

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“We create [a] relationship with them as their family member. Once we build the rapport with them, we start counselling and convincing them to leave this begging trade,” Dr. Abhijit says and adds, “We are proud to say that since April 2017, we have supported 42 elder beggars to leave [the] begging trade.” This was part of his initiative called, Beggars to Entrepreneurs.

A total of 761 homeless individuals registered with Dr. Abhijit are receiving medical support.

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hen it comes to your child’s homework, do you beg, plead or bribe? Do you threaten consequences?

You can make homework easier for both you and your children with some simple tips that honour their natural energy.

Every child has a dominant Energy Type that determines the way they move through life. It affects everything they do – playing, talking, eating, sleeping. And yes, it even shows up in the way they do homework!

Ready to take the struggle out of homework? Here are homework tips for the four Types of children:

Type 1:

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These bright-minded children think quickly and like to move. Their thought process works like snapshots of ideas, so engaging in a linear experience can be challenging for them.

Pre-homework playtime If your child attends a traditional school, they need time to do

something light and free before jumping into homework. Let them come up with ideas of what they’ll do – that will give them something to look forward to during the structured experience of school.

Homework jumping Allow them to jump from one activity to another. That’s how their brain works anyway. Extra movement of things going on in the background is actually helpful for them because it allows them to disconnect from their homework and then connect again.

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Type 3:

The Determined Child These active children move swiftly and like getting things done. Their natural speed can be a challenge when it comes to detailed tasks they feel are tedious or pointless.

Help them see the point of it

Type 2:

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The Sensitive Child These subtle children work methodically and are great with details. They are naturally quieter, so speaking up about what they might need can be a challenge for them.

Planned routine (one that they plan) These children do best when they have a plan that they have made themselves.

Which steps will they follow to get things done? You can ask this very young (five or six years old) as Type 2 children are already thinking this way.

Invitation to connect Type 2 children often want their parents to recognize the work they’re doing without knowing how to ask for it. Take a second to connect with them while they’re working and invite them to share with you.

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Set the intention that you and your child are experiencing ease and enjoyment as you support them in their homework.

These children will do homework when they see the point. If they don’t see it, they’ll try to get around it somehow.

They’ll pick the grade they want and do as much as they have to do to get it done.

Help them see the practical purpose.

Make homework part of the extracurricular fund Money is a great motivator in the Type 3 world. If you plan to pay for extracurricular activities, you could attach a money value to finishing homework and that money goes to a sport or lesson they really want.

You’ll be spending the money anyway and they’ll enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as they work toward an activity they really want.

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Ownership of a space Set aside one consistent place that they can take ownership of at the same time every day to do their homework – not the kitchen table.

If possible, get them their own desk or a place that’s separate from where everyone is moving around.

Parents, here’s your homework assignment to end the homework struggle for good: Set the intention that you and your child are experiencing ease and enjoyment as you support them in their homework. It’s possible and you can start today.

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YOUTH SPEAK

Simon Fraser University, I got the opportunity to make the most of my experience and have tried my best to get involved, give back to International students like the community, and help my fellow students grow. I got a chance to be me not only contribute elected as Senator, and have worked to the cultural and social as Team Leader for the International program and have growth of the universities Mentorship worked as Community Advisor we attend but also the at SFU Residence for three years, where I have helped other students communities we integrate into the community while live in. creating opportunities for them to grow as leaders.

One of the biggest challenges that international students face in Canada is integration into the wider community and navigating the different teaching style. In the beginning, one of the biggest challenges according to an economics student of Simon Fraser University, Arsal Malik, was the teaching delivery in a different language and the bigger class size.

He credited the support from programs like student orientations, academic and personal counselling and pathway programs that helped him integrate into the Canadian

BY ALI NAJAF nervousness and excitement I culture and society. These programs had. It was not only the fact enable international students to Ali Najaf aspires to be an HR professional. He is a recipient of that I was going to a different have a positive social and learning Beedie Business Award for International country but also to a different experience.

Students and SFU International Award culture and society. This was the Living in a city like Vancouver for Intercultural Engagement. first time I was travelling alone. has its own benefits, apart from I still remember the first time I being a beautiful city, its cultural used public transport ever in my diversity and celebration of various eing an international student the communities we live in. life, and it took me three hours ethnic events make it easier for and studying in Canada has We provide an incredible to navigate my way back home. international students to integrate been an incredible and rewarding injection of languages, I’ve formed close relationships into the community and feel at experience. Although there have personalities, customs, art, with people from all over home. been challenges and ups and food, and music from around the world, learned all about The best lessons that I learned downs, thanks to the support the world. International their cultures, and had the in my early years of university was system from peers and university students enrich the educational opportunity to become a to give back to the community management, those obstacles experience of Canadian students mentor for other international and provide support in the same became easier to overcome. in elementary schools, high students. These are all things I way that you received it. I would According to Immigration, schools, universities, and had never done back home, and recommend my fellow students to Refugees and Citizenship colleges. We create a global may never have had the chance get involved in student clubs as it’s Canada, there were 494,525 village in Vancouver in which to do in such a meaningful a great way for them to build their international students in Canada all students, Canadian and way until I arrived here. From resume and engage in peer-to-peer in 2017 which represents a international, can have a taste of exploring different cuisines learning which will further develop 119 per cent increase since the multicultural climate they’ll with my international friends to great friendships.

2010. International students like face as tomorrow’s leaders. giving back to the community, me not only contribute to the I still remember the day I living in Canada was a learning To contribute to this cultural and social growth of the landed in Vancouver back in experience and continues to be. column, please email us: universities we attend but also 2012, and can still feel the Throughout my time at editor@darpanmagazine.com

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Currently working in the industry with a Masters in Human Resources, Prateek Kaur adds, “Firms today value a diverse culture as it brings unexplored perspectives to the forefront.

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Taking a step back considering the aforementioned trends, how can students today leverage this information to their benefit? The key lies in involvement! Even the most highly regarded companies today do not solely place weight on academic performance. Katy Peng, a Human Resources student at Simon Fraser University with multiple co-op experiences in the industry, reveals, “Hiring usually depends on the type of position and the type of skills required. Companies will usually look relevant [at] experiences that may give the applicant transferable skills. Tailoring resumes to a position can help make things easier to find for recruiters, which could increase the chances of the recruiter being interested in you.”

In other words, a 4.0 GPA or ‘straight A’s’ are not enough to land a position; self-confidence, the ability to lead and learn, and passion are just as important. These experiences are attainable through various activities that students can partake in throughout their student life. A recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business explains, “When it comes down to it, there are many people competing for the same job with an almost identical education. Experience is what sets each individual apart, and demonstrates what types of skills a person can bring to the job. Experience doesn’t have to just be paid work experience, but can also be volunteer work, involvement in school clubs, and any self-directed work and learning that one would deem as valuable to have.” Preparation is half the victory.

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hey say there are always two sides to every story, but when it comes to the long-standing debate of introducing ridesharing to BC’s transportation methods, multiple faces of the situation emerge. For several years, BC has mulled over allowing popular companies such as Uber or Lyft into our current transportation system, as taxi or other public transportation is simply not meeting the needs of the public.

As taxis become more expensive and less reliable, people are opting for alternatives which will

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allow them to get to their specific destinations in time and at an economically-friendly cost.

This is where ridesharing and companies such as Uber step in.

The idea of having service just minutes from wherever you are, and being given the power to choose the car size, wait time and price of your ride is very appealing.

Companies such as Lyft are already looking forward to working with Vancouver. Aaron Zifkin, managing director of Canada for Lyft, believes that “Vancouver is a great fit for Lyft, and we are working with the BC Government to bring ridesharing to the province as soon as possible.” He goes on

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A lot of progress is being made to offer ridesharing starting September 2019, as reported by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure of BC. “We recognize the frustrations that people have – particularly in Metro Vancouver. That is why we are taking the first steps in our action plan to bring ridesharing to BC,” said the statement from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Many people are still quite upset that this process is not being implemented quicker, as talk of companies including Uber launching in Vancouver date back to early 2017. However, the Ministry responds by saying, “We acknowledge that it is taking longer than anticipated to create the regulatory structure and insurance that will allow ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to enter the BC market. [However], we have a responsibility to get things done right.” Some of the things on their agenda include passing legislation this Fall, which would encompass regulations on consumer safety, boundaries, streamlining license applications for drivers, and overall passenger safety by both the vehicle and the driver.

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While the struggle for when and how to pass ridesharing regulations continues, there are those who do not believe in the concept altogether. Many people may agree that BC’s current options for taxi service and public transport are simply not enough to meet the demands of growing cities such as Metro Vancouver, but some believe that ridesharing may not be the correct solution. For instance, a website called, Who’s Driving You, has been keeping track of all news reports involving assaults, attacks or other mishaps with Uber and Lyft. This brings us to a very important question: How exactly will these companies promote safety in our city? Now, it cannot go unnoted that taxis around Vancouver and the rest of the province have had their own fair share of unsafe encounters, but if additional companies are introduced, the possibilities of more unsafe acts happening through transportation is bound to increase.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure does understand this dilemma, and thus reassures us by saying, “We are also putting 500 more taxis on the streets (300 in Metro Vancouver and 200 to the rest of the province). Our approach will modernize the taxi industry and help meet current demand, while opening the door to other vehicles for hire – so people can move around how they want, when they want, safely.”

With a similar end goal of providing an integrative transportation structure, a unique and upcoming alternative has been presented by a company called Kater, founded by Monark Group and based in South Surrey, BC. “Kater is looking to unite with people and work in collaboration with the BC Taxi Association (BCTA) and Vancouver Taxi Association (VTA) to provide a solution where everyone is happy and the province is not ending up with extra congestion on the road,” says Operations Manager Mandi Mangat.

To come up with an idea, the team at Kater worked tirelessly to conduct research and genuinely understand the implications of existing rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft.

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“We are also putting 500 more taxis on the streets (300 in Metro Vancouver and 200 to the rest of the province). Our approach will modernize the taxi industry and help meet current demand, while opening the door to other vehicles for hire – so people can move around how they want, when they want, safely.�

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own that come forth once these companies are introduced to the public system, such as strikes, shortage of jobs for the taxi industry, and many more, which we do not think makes them as viable of an option as something that can take everyone’s needs into consideration while producing a local solution,� points out Mangat. For instance, places such as London and New York have had many negative impacts on their general public when it came to Uber or Lyft, such as an increase of traffic and wait times rather than the decrease that was expected.

Kater is working to pass a regulation which will allow them to offer a comprehensive app that will integrate many of the local transportation options such as taxis, multiple ridesharing options, and will even have public bus and skytrain schedules so that people are able to compare their options before choosing the right one for them. With their focus being customer service and with the thorough investigation on taxis and other transportation methods, Mandi is confident that despite their team being “a third party company coming in with a new concept, the public will eventually realize the amount of effort that has been put in to research all of the possible implications of different methods, and how this solution is fitting to suit everyone’s needs.�

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s commitment to meeting the needs of both worlds, along with companies such as Kater give us a ray of hope. They show us that we can approach the issue of transportation as a united front, and be mindful of bringing forth a solution which will both benefit the economy and the people waiting to make use of the new resources that will be available to them.

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RHA MA750 Wireless Headphones Sony, Bose, Sennheiser. These are a trio of well-known brands that usually come to mind when talking about premium sound products.

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Example: it recently released the Bluetooth-powered MA750 Wireless, boasting an impressive 12 hours of playback and 30 days of standby, an inline remote and mic, NFC connectivity to quickly pair with compatible devices, and an IPX4-rated sweat and splash-proof stainless steel construction, perfect for stressbusting workouts or walking to and from class on a rainy day.

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But, as the seasons change and we all head back to school and work, we will be spending far less time outdoors and far more time being exposed to a different type of light that can also be detrimental to our eyes. The screens on all of the digital devices we commonly use throughout our day (phones, tablets, computers or flat screen TVs) emit a type of high energy light which is often referred to as blue light.

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Because high energy light scatters more easily than other visible light, it is not as easily focused by our eyes. This can lead to digital eye strain, which can result in fatigue, blurred vision, and headaches.

However, our use of computers and digital devices has brought us much closer to artificial sources of blue light, and the number of hours we spend exposed to blue light on a daily basis make it a true concern for our health and wellbeing.

From a visual comfort perspective, blue light is quite disruptive. Because high energy light scatters more easily than other visible light, it is not as easily focused by our eyes. This can lead to digital eye strain, which can result in fatigue, blurred vision, and headaches. The effects of blue light on our health can be wide-ranging. The primary concern, as researchers at Harvard and many other institutions have shown, is that increased exposure to blue light in the evening can cause lack of sleep, which can ultimately increase the risk for significant health concerns such as depression, diabetes and cardiovascular problems.

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For those of us who have no choice but to spend time in front of screens, there are ways through which we can more actively protect our eyes against the harmful effects of blue light. Advances in optical lenses have provided a great new option to help us literally filter out the high energy light that would otherwise penetrate the front of our eyes and potentially result in digital eye strain. These lenses, which we generally refer to as blue-blocking or blue-filtering lenses, are a great option for anyone (young or old) who spends time in front of screens.

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Independence Day celebration at Indian Consulate in Vancouver

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Khalsa Credit Union Scholarship Awards and Bursaries Gala Nearly 600 Khalsa Credit Union members and their guests, together with award winners and their families, enjoyed an evening of celebration and entertainment at the annual Scholarship Awards and Bursaries Gala. The annual event, featured a keynote address

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Creating a healthier South Asian kitchen

Naina Grewal is a youth radio show host on Red FM and is pursuing a Business and Communication Joint Major at SFU as a student on the President’s and Dean’s Honour Roll.

Recognized as Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25, Naina is an engaged community volunteer, passionate about creating dialogue, and stirring youth involvement.

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ood is more than just fuel for the body; it is an important element of familial bonding, tradition and culture. Looking at the South Asian kitchen, there is a rich collection of sights and aromas. From spices to sweets, each delicacy reflects flavour, taste and zest.

However, as we indulge in these experiences from day to day, it is essential to remember

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the importance of having a balanced diet. What smells, looks or tastes good, may not be good for the body.

In fact, embodying a healthy lifestyle is not just limited to physical well-being. What we put inside our bodies impacts both our mental and physical health.

Natural Health Advisor, BSc. Food, Nutrition and Health, Gunique Gill

describes the importance of recognizing the gut-brain connection. Typically, if you aren’t eating right, you aren’t thinking right. Gill shares, “Your gut microbiome is usually linked to your mental state. An overgrowth of bad gut bacteria and low stomach acid can lead to parasite and fungus infestation ultimately resulting in food intolerances and leaky gut, which is further linked to anxiety and depression.”

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Apart from the mind and soul, an unbalanced diet leads to chronic illnesses, which Fraser Health has found to be more prominent among South Asian communities.

Fraser Health’s South Asian Health Institute (SAHI), in the latest South Asian Health Report, put forth the following as some key findings:

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Seven out of eight South Asians do not get enough fruits and vegetables (5+ servings/day).

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Canadian-born South Asians are more likely to have fast food and sugary beverages frequently.

As more and more people become victims of chronic illness and considering the incline of chronic disease in Western society, it is evident that change is needed. The first step towards such a change is awareness. The most mundane dishes that we tend to overlook on the dinner table can add up to be a detriment

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By showcasing to our children that it is important to get involved in what we eat, we are paving the way to a more vibrant future – all through the kitchen in which we cook.

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over time. According to Fraser Health, a filled bowl of Dal Makhni, Malai Kofta, or Palak Paneer can have between three to seven tablespoons of fat. Once we begin to inform ourselves and question the contents of our food, homemakers can take small steps towards creating a healthier dinner plate.

Just by making small changes, a big difference can be seen in the way we feel.

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dry fruit. Rather than serving soda or pop at a birthday party, start serving juices. Dessert after dinner does not always have to be cakes, but can also be replaced with fruit.

Gill suggests seasoning dishes with authentic spices and seasonings like rosemary, sea salt, turmeric, nutmeg, or oregano, which not only make meals more delicious, but are loaded with antioxidants as well as tons of antiinflammatory properties. Moreover, choosing better fats for cooking like grapeseed oil, avocado oil, olive oil rather than trans fats like margarine, which are not readily broken down by the body, can make a significant difference.

Such changes build up to impact the community at large, as the entire family tends to eat what is made in the kitchen.

By showcasing to our children that it is important to get involved in what we eat, we are paving the way to a more vibrant future – all through the kitchen in which we cook. Master of Public

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Increase veggies and aim for half a plate at lunch and dinner. You can have a mix of cooked veggies and raw veggies (salads).

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Swap white flour with whole wheat and whole grain products.

Decrease the amount of oil used by using non-stick pans and avoid adding extra oil at the end of cooking.

Of course, creating change comes with challenges. For many, healthy eating appears to be a time-consuming task.

While it takes time to implement a healthy lifestyle, think of it as an investment.

Through a nutritionally-blossoming diet today, you will save thousands of dollars in medical treatments tomorrow – not just for yourself, but also your loved ones.

Be it through creating your own vegetable garden in the backyard or changing what you put on the grocery shopping list, take charge of your health. Needless to say, when one’s well-being is compromised, all other activities become futile and meaningless.

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A quick & easy pasta salad recipe

Pasta Salad Walnuts & Blue Cheese

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tart with chilled cooked pasta, and this salad can come together in under five minutes. It makes a great entrée with the addition of cooked meat or grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

Servings: 2 Time: 5 -15 minutes Per serving: Energy 660 cal • Fat 28 g • Sodium 503 mg • Carbs 89 g • Fiber 6 g • Protein 20 g

• 2 tbsps olive oil • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

• 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley • 1 tbsp coarse-ground prepared mustard • 1 tbsp crumbled blue cheese • 3 cups cooked fettucini • 2 cups mixed baby greens

• Serve greens with pasta on top.

Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

• Fresh lemon juice

TIP: Toasting the walnuts makes this salad more flavourful and takes only a few extra minutes. You can do this in a small dry pan or in a 350 degree oven.

Watch them closely so they do not burn!

Optional additions: • Roasted chicken • Grilled vegetables

Credit: Republished with permission of VeloPress from The Feed Zone Cookbook by chef Biju Thomas and Dr. Allen Lim. See more at feedzonecookbook.com or skratchlabs.com.

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• In a large bowl, combine olive oil, walnuts, parsley, mustard, and blue cheese. Fold in chilled pasta, along with any optional ingredients.

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About the Chef Biju Thomas is a Denver-based chef, author, and entrepreneur, originally from Kerala, India. Biju grew up as a competitive cyclist and later transferred his love of sport into creating healthy, colourful, and flavourful foods for top-end athletes.

In 2009, Chef Biju teamed up with sports physiologist Dr. Allen Lim to improve the everyday diets and performance nutrition of professional cyclists and their teams. Their bestselling and wildly popular Feed Zone cookbook series includes The Feed Zone Cookbook, Feed Zone Portables, and The Feed Zone Table, all of which feature hundreds of easy, healthy recipes for an active lifestyle. In 2014, Biju opened the first Little Curry Shop restaurant in Denver’s trendy RiNo neighborhood. Since then, he has opened more Curry Shops around Denver and plans to take the restaurants nationwide.

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Flourless

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BY CHEF BIJU THOMAS

These cakes are blissfully laden with chocolate & a hint of your favourite liquor.

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any cyclists have indulged in this dessert, which is a favourite of Lance Armstrong and his friend “College.” These cakes are blissfully laden with chocolate and a hint of your favourite liquor.

Servings: 12 Time: 30 minutes Per serving: Energy 439 cal • Fat 30 g • Sodium 152 mg • Carbs 32 g • Fiber 0 g • Protein 5 g

Ingredients • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter • ¼ cup liquor • 10 large eggs • ¼ cup sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • ½ tsp salt

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• Ladle a bit of the egg mixture to the warm chocolate mixture and whisk quickly so that the eggs don’t cook.

Continue adding egg mixture and whisking until about one-third of it is incorporated into the chocolate mixture.

Then pour the chocolate mixture back into the larger bowl containing the remaining eggs, and stir to combine.

• Pour batter into muffin tin, filling each tin halfway. Bake 15–20 minutes. Cakes should be light and dry on the outside (with cracks on top) and dense and moist on the inside.

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use foil cupcake liners in the tin.

• Let cakes cool to touch or chill in the fridge before serving. Add powdered sugar and fresh berries, if desired.

• Pour water in bottom half of a double boiler, or fill a small saucepan halfway with water. Bring to a gentle boil.

NOTE: If you don’t have a double boiler, a metal bowl that is big enough to rest on top of your saucepan will do just fine.

• Into top of double boiler or metal bowl in sauce pan (see note), add chocolate chips, butter, and liquor. When the chocolate and butter begin to melt, blend thoroughly. It should have an even, shiny finish. Remove from heat.

• Sprinkle of cayenne pepper

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• While the chocolate is melting, whip eggs in a separate bowl until frothy.

Add sugar, vanilla, salt and cayenne.

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that’s through psychotherapy, medication or a combination of both. How can you spot the signs of e hear a lot about depression? What are the real facts mental illness these about this psychiatric condition that days, but unfortunately, affects children, adults and geriatrics it’s not always good news. From alike? celebrity suicides to substance With October being National abuse, quite often the underlying Depression Awareness Month, here cause of these issues is depression. are 10 things you may not know What’s worse is that major about depression, but knowing the depression cases are on the rise facts is the first step to recovery. according to a recent Blue Cross Blue Shield report. In fact, some people say depression is the silent killer, because on the surface it can be difficult to tell if someone is Many people think depression is struggling with it, especially if they just feeling sad. It’s much more can fake it or cover it up well. involved than that. Other symptoms The truth is, trying to hide it of depression include psychomotor won’t make it go away; in fact, it will activity changes, sleep disturbances, only make it worse. The only way loss of interest in pleasurable to get better is to get help, whether activities, guilt and feelings of hopelessness, decreased energy,

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trouble concentrating, appetite changes and suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Depression impacts more people than you think One out of six people will develop clinical depression in their lifetime.

It affects 121 million people worldwide.

One out of 10 mothers develop postpartum depression. Chances are you know someone with depression, even if you aren’t aware of it.

Depression kills About 35,000 people commit suicide each year due to their depression.

Depressed individuals are five times more likely to commit suicide. The longer the depression goes without the right treatment, the more likely suicide becomes.

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It can take time to get the right treatment The initial antidepressant leads to remission in only one out of three patients with depression. When treating depression with antidepressants, a 10 – 12-week trial is necessary to achieve remission. The dose and the combination of medicine makes you better and should be continued for maintenance therapy for at least one year.

Cutting-edge new treatment While there are many great options to treat depression like medication and therapy, some people don’t get better. For these hard-to-treat cases, IV Ketamine therapy is showing great promise, helping patients feel better within 24 hours of the initial treatment. Ketamine has been an anesthetic for many years and is now being used to help treat a number of psychiatric conditions.

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Depression is costly On average, people who suffer depression can lose $10,400 per year by age 50.

Depression affects children as well The average age of onset of major depression is 32; however, one out of 10 adolescents will have a depressive disorder by the age of 18.

Compared to adults, children with depression may be more likely to present it with temper tantrums, somatic complaints, social withdrawal or mood lability.

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Some famous people who have had depression are Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Billy Joel, J.K. Rowling, Charles Darwin, Eric Clapton, Buzz Aldrin, Terry Bradshaw, and Calvin Coolidge.

There is high rate of substance abuse in depression There is a high rate of comorbid substance abuse in major depression. Often it is necessary to treat the depression first even though ideally you would like the patient to stop abusing substances before treating depression. If the substance abuse is not treated, remission of depression is unlikely and recurrences of both more common.

There is no shame in having depression Many people are afraid to seek treatment for fear of what others might think. Conditions of the brain are no different than conditions of the heart or any other organ in the body. There’s no need to suffer.

When it comes to depression or any type of mental illness, know the facts, learn the warning signs and symptoms, and remember how important it is to get the right help. You can go on to live a happy, fulfilling and successful life despite this condition.

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EASY ALTERNATIVES WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE FITNESS EQUIPMENT

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Head outdoors and see what nature has to offer

Go natural and make the great outdoors your gym. Increase the intensity of your cardio by running over sand or rough, uneven terrain. Get strength and core training using rocks, driftwood and logs.

Use tree branches for pullups, and stumps or longs for box jumps.

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deally, we’d all have access to top of the line gyms stocked with the latest equipment, but that’s not always going to be the case. Whether you’re travelling, don’t have a gym membership, or are trying to get a solid workout at home or in a gym with limited gear, sometimes you have to come up with creative alternatives.

Here are a few things you can do to work-around fitness equipment limitations.

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Look for alternatives

If you find yourself at a gym that doesn’t offer a particular piece of equipment that you prefer, get creative with your alternatives. Or sometimes a gym will have what you’re looking for, but someone else is using it and you don’t want to wait – find a way to get what you need from a different piece of gear.

For example, I’m a huge fan of doing T-bar rows for my back, but a lot of gyms don’t offer a proper T-bar row tool. If I find myself in this situation, I simply take a barbell and jam one end against a corner of the wall, load up the other end with weight, then stand with it between my legs, sling a cable-row handle underneath, and go through the motion.

Or say you want to do cable-flys but the cable rack is packed? Switch up for dumbbell flys. Etc. etc. As an added bonus, by being forced to find alternatives you also add variance to your routine, which works out new muscles and helps to deliver more comprehensive results.

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Go slow and go long with bodyweight

For some fitness enthusiasts, bodyweight exercises can become frustrating because at a certain point they seem to lose their challenge. The solution – perform bodyweight motions slowly using a high degree of mindmuscle connection, and do more reps.

Go through each motion at a reduced pace so that you not only increase the time under tension for each muscle, but also get the chance to focus on making sure you’re really using the muscle group you’re trying to target.

And every time you go through your bodyweight routine, add a few more reps to each set. Even if you’re only increasing by two to three reps, it will add up.

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And I’m not talking about hydration. Well, it’s important to stay hydrated too, but at the moment I’m recommending water for another of its properties: its weight.

Water bottles of assorted sizes can be a great way to add weight to a workout. If pushups or squats are feeling too easy, for example, load up a backpack with water bottles and go to it. A couple 1,000 milliliters of water equals roughly 10 kilograms of weight, which is more than enough to add some difficulty to your sets.

Essentially, you can use water bottles exactly like dumbbells. And the kind with handles around the mouth can be used like kettlebells. These will provide a variety of weighted workout opportunities.

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There are an endless range of routines that can be performed. If you’re new to HIIT, start by checking out a few on YouTube. From there, mix and match your own.

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Victoria dermatologist Dr. Mark Lupin has been on the forefront of testing and working with many of the contemporary minimally or non-invasive beauty and anti-aging treatments.

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impled thighs and buttocks. Crow’s feet.

Turkey neck. Clearly these aren’t ingredients for a bizarre dinner entree but rather names attached to particular physical flaws. Be it from the natural aging process, or a genetic predisposition for certain skin issues, most people have something about their appearance they’d like to improve or eliminate – something a drugstore cream won’t solve.

That’s where aesthetic medical treatments come in. Decades back, the most effective options for beating back the signs of aging was invasive surgery requiring a risky general anaesthetic, and weeks of recovery.

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Advances in aesthetic treatments means that skin can be tightened, wrinkles smoothed, hyperpigmentation diminished, and unwanted fat eliminated – all without a scalpel.

Victoria dermatologist Dr. Mark Lupin has been on the forefront of testing and working with many of the contemporary minimally or non-invasive beauty and anti-aging treatments. The first step, advises Dr. Lupin, when considering a treatment is to consult with a medical doctor.

“It is essential to see a dermatologist knowledgeable in treatments that you may be interested in exploring,” Lupin says.

Dr. Frances Jang, at Dermapure Skinworks in Vancouver, concurs adding that “before any treatment, the doctor should assess your area of concern and offer you a systematic approach to get to your goal.”

At that time, she says, “the

doctor will also outline the risks and benefits.”

Though risks are far lower than that in invasive surgery, there are always possible complications, which is why it’s imperative to see a physician.

“All side effects are addressed directly in consultation prior to undergoing any procedure,” says Dr. Lupin. And the dermatologist will also advise the patient on the realistic outcome of the procedure.

Some people can expect better results depending on the severity of the problem or even their age.

Cellfina, which treats cellulite on the buttocks and thighs, is limited to candidates between the ages of 20 to 60, who have a stable weight and no apparent loose skin.

Conversely, advancements in laser technology have produced machines that are capable of treating a wider range of skin problems like the Starwalker laser recently available in Canada. “A remarkable laser system that can help my patients by treating many conditions at once, such as hyperpigmentation and red spider veins, while also having ability to tone the skin and treat a broad range of skin types from fair to dark. It is also the latest advance in tattoo removal technologies,” Lupin says about the Starwalker.

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Some aesthetic concerns require more than a sheet mask or a rich night cream.

A visit to the dermatologist could offer a more effective solution.

Cellfina What it is: This treatment is a proven long-term solution to cellulite that actually works, says Dr. Lupin “It localizes discrete dimpled areas on the buttocks and thighs and immediately releases the tethered bands that are the root cause of cellulite.

Four-year follow-up data confirm this is a permanent effect.”

According to the Cellfina System website, it “treats the primary structural cause of cellulite – the connective bands woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks. These tight bands pull down the skin, creating the puckering you see on the surface of the skin.” The treatment releases the bands which then allows the skin to smooth out. The company says that the procedure “relies on a minimally invasive, small needle-sized device to treat the cellulite-causing bands just beneath the surface of the skin.” Local anesthetic is used.

Starwalker Laser What it is: This advanced laser technology can target and eliminate tattoos, unwanted hair, birthmarks, spider veins, wrinkles, acne and acne scars while not damaging surrounding skin. Fontona’s website, the company producing the machine, describes it as “third-generation ASP [Adaptive Structured Pulse] technology for ultimate precision, efficacy and safety of treatments.”

Pros: Results can be noticeable as early as three days.

Pros: As Dr. Lupin said, the revolutionary advances here are that it can treat a number of conditions at once and works well on a range of skin tones.

Cons: There is some downtime. Recovery can be painful and sore when touched or pressure is applied. Results are not permanent – lasting up to three years.

Cons: Not a lot of independent feedback is available as it was only recently approved by the FDA and Health Canada. As the treatment is very precise and doesn’t damage surrounding tissue, side effects are reportedly minimal or non-existent.

Cost: Starting from $4,500.

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miraDry What it is: Having written about the treatment and involved in the early development of miraDry in North America, Dr. Lupin says, “I am excited that we can now treat anyone who is bothered by underarm sweating.” According to the miraDry website, “the system uses energy that targets and destroys the sweat and odour glands in your underarm.”

A localized anesthetic is applied before a small hand-held device delivers the energy to the glands.

Pros: Permanently sweat-free underarms. Takes only one to two treatments.

Cons: Can produce some swelling, soreness, tingling or numbness for weeks after treatment.

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Skin Hydration using Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injections

Coolsculpting What it is: Dr. Lupin describes Coolsculpting as the “most effective non-invasive method for sculpting body contours by removing fat non-invasively. We also use this to help define the jawline by reducing fullness under the chin and providing some gentle tightening.”

It also targets stubborn fat deposits on the abdomen, flank, upper arm, inner thigh, outer thigh, back and chest. The simple explanation is it destroys fat by freezing it. The procedure can be uncomfortable but not painful.

Cons: Can produce swelling and a tingling discomfort for a couple of weeks. It can take more than one treatment, making it expensive.

Cost: Starting from $800 per treatment.

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Pros: Results are permanent and noticeable in a matter of weeks and continue to improve over the next few months. No downtime.

Dr. Frances Jang, at Dermapure Skinworks in Vancouver, concurs adding that “before any treatment, the doctor should assess your area of concern and offer you a systematic approach to get to your goal.”

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What it is: Dr. Jang says these injections are “a game changer and beyond the skin care we currently know. This innovative treatment involves multiple injections of HA in the middle layers of the dermis to nourish it from the inside out.

It delivers improvements in skin smoothness, hydration and elasticity and designed to last for up to nine months with just one treatment.

It can be used to treat the face, neck, décolletage and hands.” They’re known by brand names such as Juvederm and Restylane.

Pros: No downtime and immediate results. Can last up to nine months.

Cons: If injections are overdone, it’s obvious and unnatural looking.

Determine if the physician aims for natural not “done” results. Check before and after photos.

Cost: Starting at $500 a syringe.

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Ultherapy What it is: Dr. Jang describes the treatment as using “time-tested ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin naturally … [it] stimulates collagen production by delivering focused ultrasound energy to the skin’s foundational layer typically addressed in cosmetic surgery – without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. Unlike lasers, radio frequency, surgery and other technologies, Ultherapy bypasses the surface of the skin to deliver the right amount of ultrasound energy at the right depths and the right temperature. This energy triggers a natural response under the skin,

jumpstarting the regenerative process that produces fresh, new collagen…to lift and tighten skin on the neck, chin and brow as well as smooth skin on the chest.”

Pros: It’s non-surgical and no downtime. Results can last for years.

Cons: Results take time – two to three months. Side effects can be short-term redness and swelling.

Procedure can be uncomfortable.

Cost: Starts from $1,500 depending on which part of the face is treated.

About the Author A lifestyle journalist, Michele Marko is the former Arts & Life editor at the Vancouver Sun and Province newspapers. While writing about beauty, fashion, design, food and travel, she’s written on a variety subjects ranging from ethical beauty to couture fashion designers to discovering the best pizza in the world. Hint: It’s in Italy.

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f you are a cinephile, then a regular television screen can never replace the magic of watching films on the big screen for you. No matter how fancy your telly is, the fact is it won’t ever give you that theatrelike experience. So why not get that movie-theatre experience right into your home? Thanks to affordable technology, a ‘Home Theatre’ is no longer a luxury

reserved only for the rich and the famous.

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home theatre is preparation and planning. So, let us walk you through a few fundamental steps that will help you build the ideal home theatre. Read on….

dedicated space only for the home theatre or a spare bedroom that can double up as your cinema hall, there are a few things to consider. The dimension of the room should be at least 14 feet in length for the projector to spread a proper picture and to make This is the first and foremost sure that the viewer is not too thing you need to do before close to the screen. The distance you go about building a theatre is important for long duration in your house. Sit down and viewing experience as well. If not make a wish list of things and done right, it can make the viewer equipment you need to have and uncomfortable. which ones you can make do without. Create a realistic budget first and then start purchasing your home theatre gears.

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as well. Selecting a room with minimum possible light can ease you with the fixings. If still there is a source of outside light that is entering your room, you can limit it with light-blocking curtains or dark shades.

Outside light weakens the video projection and makes the flat screen viewing experience unpleasant. So, to enhance the video projection, cutting down on ambient light is of prime importance.

Home Cinema Lighting Lighting is the crucial stage for achieving a perfect cinema-like experience. While it is important to have low lighting levels while viewing a film, you will also need some ambient lighting to move around your home theatre whenever you have to. Set up major light fixtures at the rear of the room and fit dimmers to make certain the light is just right and not overpowering the room. If there are no budget constraints, don’t hesitate to splurge on an intelligent lighting control system.

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Someone speaking next to you in a cinema hall can disrupt your movie-watching experience; likewise outside sounds entering your home theatre can prove to be a major fall back. Hence soundproofing is essential for this purpose. Consider replacing you hallow doors with the solid ones to keep the noise out. No matter how simple it may look, the acoustic of the room can make for a best or worst movie-watching experience.

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Sound generally tends to bounce off barren walls and it can be very annoying when you are watching a film. Try to fix this by adding a layer of drywall to your regular one. You might not be a fan of carpets but you will just love the way floor and wall carpets work in your home theatre space.

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“I got on one knee and popped the question.

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How did you meet?

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had felt like the evening had come to an end rapidly. From that day on we knew we were meant to be.

What do you love most about one another?

Justin: I love how selfless, loving and compassionate Sim is towards me and people around her. She is always ready to help out anyway she can. She always has a positive outlook on life no matter what the situation is, which keeps me grounded.

Sim: I love how he is so down to earth and spontaneous. Never a dull moment! He always makes me laugh and never fails to put a smile on my face.

Could you share your proposal story?

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off work one day and told her to get ready for dinner. I took her to the location of our first date. She had no idea that I was going to propose.

When we arrived at our destination, we went for a beautiful walk by the water and admired the sunset and boats cruising by. There I began to reminisce about our first date and bringing up memories from that day. Then I got on one knee and popped the question.

She was totally caught off guard!

Describe your wedding day.

What was your favourite moment?

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My favourite moment from our wedding was when I finally got to see Sim as we could not see each other two weeks prior to the wedding, and another favourite was officially being married!

Sim: The morning of my wedding went by very smooth and calm.

Everything and everyone was on time and on schedule. My favourite moment from the wedding day was obviously seeing Justin and secretly exchanging quick glances with each other at the altar. Our awesome photographer/videographer, Studio 55, very efficiently captured all the special

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moments. The team made Justin and I feel super comfortable during our preshoots to the entire wedding week.

Could you tell us about your reception?

A: Our reception was finally a time where we both could have a good time and relax knowing that most of the major events were done! We went with a silver and white décor with a touch of crystal, which turned out beautifully. The DJ kept it coming with awesome music to keep us and the guests pumped.

Can you describe your outfits?

Sim: For the wedding, we chose the colours royal blue, navy blue and bright red. The achkan was purchased from India along with all the accessories.

My lehenga was purchased from Made in India (Surrey). To finish my wedding look, I purchased all of my morning accessories at Gehna. Both of our evening attires were custom made and purchased locally.

Where did you honeymoon?

A: We didn’t leave on our honeymoon until one month later as we wanted to spend time with all our out of town guests. We decided on Mexico since both of us had never been there. We stayed at

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Attend the Pumpkin Fest Go celebrate the harvest season at West Vancouver Community Centre on September 30 between 10 am – 3 pm.

There’s a lot here for the entire family.

Check out the pumpkin patch and participate in some old fashioned games like Scarecrow Scramble and a scavenger hunt. Or you can visit some cute farm animals at the farm zone and check out the interactive Lego wonderland. Not to mention, a dunk tank and photo booth to really top off the experience!

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Experience fall in all its colourful glory by hitting the trails. For an easy hike, check out Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver. The elevation is minimal and the hike takes around two hours to complete. Or hit up Burnaby Mountain for more of a workout. Commonly known as Burnaby’s version of the Grind, this intermediate 3 km hike takes an hour to complete and has over 500 wooden stairs.

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While tourists and cruise ships make a beeline to popular islands like Santorini and Mykonos, head off the well-trodden path and find a slice of paradise in Naxos.

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Exploring Naxos Town (Chora)

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axos features prominently in Greek mythology.

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According to legend, the Greek god Zeus was raised on Naxos, in Zas Cave, until he was old enough to lead a campaign against the Titans.

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Naxos also claims a strong relationship with the Greek god of wine Dionysus, who ensured the fertility of vineyards on the island.

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Naxos at a Glance The largest of the Cyclades, Naxos is the lushest of the islands and is truly an undiscovered gem. The capital city Hora (or Naxos Town) lies right along the coast, and has that classic vista of traditional whitewashed houses lining a hilly town. Perched above it all is the Kastro – a Venetian castle that was once the seat of power in the Cyclades for over 300 years.

Below lies a labyrinth of charming cobblestoned alleys and courtyards, teeming with artisan shops, restaurants and shopping. Naxos has something for every kind of traveller – rich Byzantine history, mouthwatering local cuisine, and some of the most pristine beaches in the world.

If you arrive by ferry, the first thing you’ll see is the ancient Portara, a huge marble gate and sole remain of an unfinished temple of Apollo. Towering on the islet, at the entrance to Naxos Harbour, this monumental gate is an emblem of Naxos and dates back to 7th Century BC. You can walk up to this islet from the mainland for some stunning views of Naxos Town.

This is also a spectacular place for watching the sunset.

Take some time to explore the Kastro, the 13th Century medieval quarter of Naxos Town. Venetian mansions still survive in the centre of Kastro, and you can see the remnants of the castle, the Tower of Sanoudos.

You can also visit the Della Rocca-Barozzi Venetian Museum. This unique private museum is housed in a Venetian mansion and you can wander through the rooms to see how the original Italian aristocrat owners lived, what they wore, and how they furnished their rooms.

Be sure to head down to the bustling waterfront for a gorgeous walk along the harbour. This is the centre of Naxos Town and the streets are lined with taverns, cafes, bars and restaurants with some great seaside views.

The best way to soak in the charm of Naxos Town is to let yourself get lost in the streets and you’ll come across some iconic Greek scenes like lazy cats, charming courtyards with pink bougainvillea flowers, and blue and green doors of traditional houses.

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Top Beaches in Naxos If relaxing by the sea is your idea of a perfect Greek getaway, Naxos will not disappoint. Just a stone’s throw away (or a quick bus ride) will take you to a stunning stretch of some of Greece’s best beaches.

Agios Prokopios is probably the most popular beach on Naxos and is considered one of the best European beaches to visit! This long, sandy beach with turquoise waters is also the place to go for a scuba diving adventure. You’ll find the established Blue Fin Divers here, that offer a mix of cave, wreck and reef dives.

If you decide to keep walking down, you’ll eventually reach Agía Ánna, another beach with golden sand and turquoise waters. It also has a picturesque little port, complete with bobbing fishing boats. It’s another popular beach and has great facilities like umbrellas and beach chairs for rent and multitude of beachfront taverns.

Looking for something a little less busy? Keep heading down that stretch and you’ll hit Plaka Beach.

Extending for more than 4 km, only parts of this beach is organized with umbrellas and sun beds, and walking along the beachfront is a popular activity. Some parts of the beach are also good for snorkeling and you’ll see an impressive variety of fish in the crystal clear waters.

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Getting to Naxos Due to its central location, it’s quite easy to get

Naxian Cuisine Naxos is known for its cheese, wine, honey and potatoes, and is also a great place to have some freshly-caught seafood. Plus, a personal favourite about dining out in Naxos? It’s customary to receive your bill with a complimentary local dessert – this can be anything from fresh fruit to delicious honey-steeped pastries.

For a fabulous meal overlooking the harbour, Meze 2 is well-known for its fresh seafood and offers delectable Naxian and Cretan fare. Try the grilled sardines, rice with mussels or seafood pasta and wash it down with a shot of local ouzo.

To eat where the locals eat, check out Maro’s Taverna, located south of Plateia

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Decide where you plan to spend your time when selecting a place to stay. For the most part, Naxos Town is the ideal place to stay. You can explore the village and take easy day trips to the popular beaches.

Evripeou. There’s no view here but the food more than delivers. Expect enormous portions and try some of the town’s best gyros platters here. Their moussaka is also splendid.

Another nearby joint is To Elliniko.

Try their Pastitsio – the Greek version of lasagna, and order a plate of Naxian fried potatoes! When in Naxos Town, try to walk into the little bakeries and cafes for a taste of local sweets like Loukoumades (Greek donuts with cinnamon and honey) or the quintessential baklava.

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to Naxos. If you’re coming from Athens, you’ll find daily flights and ferries. A flight is around 35 minutes while a ferry ride can range from four to six hours, depending on whether you book a fast or slow speed ferry. For a true Greek experience, take the ferry. You’ll also be able to catch a ferry to Naxos from Santorini Island, Paros Island, Tinos Island, Mykonos, Ios, Amorgos, Koufonisia, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Folegandros, Astypalea and Milos.

Staying in Naxos Decide where you plan to spend your time when selecting a place to stay. For the most part, Naxos Town is the ideal place to stay. You can explore the village and take easy day trips to the popular beaches.

Hotel Grotta is a great, friendly place with character and offers great views of Naxos Town.

It’s close enough to walk to all the major attractions and only a 14 minute walk to the town beach.

If you’re a dedicated beach goer, consider accommodation near one of the big beaches, like Agios Prokopios. A great luxury option is Naxian Collection where you can rent a luxury villa.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tarana Rana is a freelance writer in Vancouver, BC. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the city and discovering some of its lesser-known haunts.

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“The sleek styling, The front fascia looks like spacious interior and an enlarged version of the equally aesthetically pleasing technology are all Continental executive sedan. designed to make each trip The polarizing split grille is effortless,” says Kumar out, replaced by a metal mesh grille made up of tiny repeating Galhotra, president of Lincoln emblems. Customers Lincoln Motor Company. can opt for a neat LED-enabled centre star badge so that the o reference a certain vehicle stays recognizable even Chamillionaire song from at night time. many moons ago – do you like Lincoln is all about offering them to see you rollin’? If so, the personal touch, and this is go check out the 2018 Lincoln accomplished on the Navigator Navigator immediately. The fullthrough what the premium brand size SUV has undergone a total calls “Embrace.” Walk up with overhaul coming out looking the key fob and the side mirrors gorgeous, and now offers drivers cast an illuminated logo on the and passengers an experience ground, lighting the way. The akin to a first class seat on the front and rear running lamps airplane. gently activate. The hidden “Quiet luxury is both a look running boards are powered and and a feeling,” says Kumar also lower down automatically.

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long, 2,383 millimetres wide, 1,938 millimetres tall. But the SUV has to be seen in person to appreciate how gargantuan it really is. Standing 5 feet 11 inches myself, I still felt like I had to do a bit of climbing to get inside. If you’re planning on parking in an underground parkade, checking the height restriction is actually necessary, as I entered a covered parking lot in an older building and quickly realized the roof rails wouldn’t clear if I went any deeper into

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I can give you the measurements: 5,334 millimetres long, 2,383 millimetres wide, 1,938 millimetres tall. But the SUV has to be seen in person to appreciate how gargantuan it really is.

three people inside or seven. All three rows provide ample leg and shoulder room and individual climate control while the first benefits from Perfect Position engineering, available with up to 30-way adjustability and massage capability. Even the headrest can be angled four different ways.

They really do allow for driving longer stretches at a time before a rest stop is required.

the facility. As much as I don’t normally care for air suspension setups, one certainly would have a useful application here.

I mentioned first class earlier, and I’ll explain what I meant. Packing a full load of people is truly the best way to enjoy the Navigator, which I did on a road trip across Alberta, because the level of comfort is the same whether there are

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What’s a road trip without some banging tunes? Not only does the Revel Audio system, packing either 14 or 20 speakers depending on the spec, sound crystal clear, the backlit brushed metal speaker covers really look the part. Users can choose from three listening modes: stereo, audience (tuned to resemble being at a concert) and onstage (360-degree virtual sound stage where specific instruments and musical elements are arranged all around the listener).

A vehicle of this magnitude – and weight, tipping the scales at 2,656 kilograms – needs an engine

to match, and it’s got one. A 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 pushes 450 horsepower delivered via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

In addition, the use of high strength aluminum alloys in construction has helped achieve an almost 90 kilogram weight loss. What impressed me even more than the capable powertrain was the fuel economy. Admittedly most of my journey consisted of highway, nevertheless the 11.3 L/100 km consumption definitely deserves a shout out.

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“The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo offers a unique combination of luxurious interior comfort and flexible practicality, packaged within a truly elegant design,” says Ian Robertson, BMW AG Board of Management member.

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art sedan and part wagon, the BMW 640i Gran Turismo guarantees all smiles for drivers seeking something providing sharp handling, loads of storage space, and a touch of class. Introduced for 2018, this model carries the torch for the 5 Series GT that was discontinued last year promising more performance, efficiency and technology in new elegant packaging.

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“The BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo offers a unique combination of luxurious interior comfort and flexible practicality, packaged within a truly elegant design. Coupled with the sporty, dynamic driving characteristics our customers enjoy, this car is an outstanding vehicle which further enhances the upper end of our BMW model line-up,” says Ian Robertson, BMW AG Board of Management member.

HIGHLIGHTS MSRP: $81,600 Motor: 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six Horsepower: 335 @ 5,500 rpm Torque (lb-ft): 332 @ 1,380 rpm Gearbox: Eight-speed automatic Layout: Front engine, all-wheel drive Fuel economy: 14.3 L/100 km mixed city/highway (observed) Compared to the outgoing car, the 640i GT is 87 millimetres longer than its predecessor and 21 millimetres shorter for better aerodynamics. In fact, the drag coefficient has been lowered from 0.29 Cd to 0.25 helped by a trick active spoiler mounted on the tailgate. Width remains the same. The fastback silhouette looks beautiful and allows a cargo capacity of 610 litres, 110 litres more than before, despite a steeper rearward roofline slope.

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activated fragrance pods plugged into a socket in the glove box. The scent intensity is adjustable according to user preference.

In Canada, the sole engine offering is a 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline The steering wheel is nice six cylinder putting out 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, mated to a and meaty, and the seating Steptronic eight-speed automatic position is high giving an transmission. The motor moves the car along wonderfully, however I would excellent view of the road. A have liked to hear at least a little bit head-up display is available, of exhaust growl during open throttle. which I recommend going Although we didn’t put the number to the test, the manufacturer states a 0 for because BMW does it to 100 km/h time of 5.3 seconds. As the best. always, xDrive all-wheel drive ensures optimal traction on most road surfaces.

Head on, the vehicle has brands, work the upper back all A wide array of information, Safety equipment is abundant and all the earmarks of a modern the way down to the bottom of from speed to navigation include, but not limited to, collision BMW such as the stretched out the thighs making long cruises directions, is beamed directly to mitigation with pedestrian detection, standard LED headlight housings much more bearable, especially the windshield for easy viewing radar cruise control, lane departure that blend into the oversize kidney for the person behind the wheel. without taking one’s eyes off the warning with steering assist and cross grille. Elsewhere, there’s also the Massage aside, driver road, and now the projection traffic warning. If purchased, remote signature long hood, frameless ergonomics are excellent. area is 70 per cent larger. The control parking is possible via the windows, and 3-D taillights.

The steering wheel is nice and interior even smells great thanks smart BMW Display Key fob where the Venture inside and the cabin meaty, and the seating position to an Ambient Air Package, 640i GT can creep along forwards or nearly outshines the exterior. is high giving an excellent view comprised of electricallybackwards at the touch of a button.

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International Motor Show. The theme really represented the fun and vibrancy of Brazil’s “This vehicle was actually designed Carnival,” says Scott Pak, senior quite a few years ago and called product planning manager the Brazilian Kicks Concept, [and] for Nissan Canada, during the Canadian media drive in shown at the 2014 São Paulo Montreal where we were in International Motor Show,” says attendance.

While the car has all the Scott Pak, senior product planning usual contemporary Nissan manager for Nissan Canada. design cues – V-Motion grille, boomerang lights and mall crossover shoppers can the blacked out A, B and C now consider a brand new pillars creating the illusion of contender with the introduction of a floating roof – there’s a little the Nissan Kicks this summer. The more fun injected. The CUV diminutive CUV joins an already can be purchased (additional robust lineup featuring the Qashqai, $150, SV trim and above) in Rogue, Murano and others aimed at one of five different contrasting young urbanites looking for a quirky, colour combinations that are high-tech and fuel-efficient vehicle to guaranteed to turn a few heads, get them around town. such as a bright Monarch Are you thinking, “Hey, this model Orange roof on a Gun Metallic looks familiar?” That’s because you might have seen an early version of it a few years back. “This vehicle was actually designed quite a few years ago and called the Brazilian Kicks Concept, a joint project between [Nissan Design American based in] San Diego and the [satellite] Rio studio, shown at the 2014 São Paulo

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body that my driving partner and I piloted for a couple of hours.

Likewise in the cabin, the good times continue. A lot of emphasis has been placed on the stereo, because how can you have a fun city car without some “Kick’in” tunes? The manufacturer distributed USB drives containing hand-picked songs spanning a variety of genres to show off the available Bose Personal Plus sound system. Using only eight speakers, Bose promises “360 degrees of immersive sound,” the key being a pair of uniquely placed speakers inside the driver’s seat head restraint.

Apply CarPlay and Android Auto are both supported.

HIGHLIGHTS MSRP: $20,898 Motor: 1.6-litre four cylinder Horsepower: 125 @ 5,800 rpm Torque (lb-ft): 115 @ 4,000 rpm Gearbox: CVT Layout: Front engine, frontwheel drive Fuel economy: 7.1 L/100 km mixed city/highway (manufacturer estimate)

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A few highlights unusual for the segment are thrown in free of charge: a flat bottom steering wheel, although you’ll want to go for the leather option to avoid sporty-looking plastic, collision mitigation in the form of intelligent emergency braking, and automatic headlights. Nissan’s excellent Intelligent Around View Monitor birds-eye camera costs extra.

So what makes the vehicle great for city dwellers? The seven-inch ground clearance and tight turning radius helps navigate the concrete jungle with ease; the ergonomic “Zero Gravity” seats reduce fatigue while stuck in traffic and feature a high seating position for ideal visibility; and 716 litres of storage space behind the second row allows room for all kinds of gear. Roomy five passenger accommodation means none of your friends will be left stranded.

The Kicks is powered by a peppy 1.6-litre fourcylinder engine mated to an Xtronic continuously variable transmission. The 125 horsepower is decent for moving the relatively lightweight 1,215-kilogram crossover around, although I would have liked to see a manual gearbox offered, as it is on the Qashqai, for the few of us still around who enjoy shifting ourselves. Approximately fuel economy is rated at an excellent 7.1 L/100 km in combined city and highway driving.

Three grades are offered – the S is priced at $17,998 and includes plenty of standard equipment as we discussed above. The SV for the price of $20,898 adds heated front seats and side mirrors, push button start, 17 inch alloy wheels and SiriusXM satellite radio. The top-of-the line SR is $22,798 and bundles in Bose audio, orangestitching and roof rails.

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Gone are the horizontal slats, replaced by a grid of small 3-D blocks that looks different depending on the angle it’s viewed at due to reflecting light.

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However, the biggest news is the addition of a turbocharged version of the 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G motor, similar to the one found in the CX-9 crossover, giving the flagship

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sedan a serious boost in power.

The most eye-catching element of the exterior update is definitely the grille. Gone are the horizontal slats, replaced by a grid of small 3-D blocks that looks different depending on the angle it’s viewed at due to reflecting light. The grille surround is also taller, and the winged element now flows from the frame outwards at a near 90-degree angle, cradling the slimmed-down headlamp lenses. The foglights have been integrated with the rest of the forward lighting, and in their place are ducts to channel air

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At the rear of the vehicle, the bumper is a solid colour rather than two-tone. The dual exhaust tips are larger in diameter and pushed further apart creating a wider appearance. The chrome wing above the license plate recess bleed into the reshaped tail lamps themselves, complementing the design of the front fascia. Overall, the entire outer packaging just feels upscale yet understated, a purposeful move as Mazda is slowly pivoting towards becoming a more luxuryoriented mainstream brand.

This trend carries over to the interior, and a perfect example is in the seating. Mazda states they have done away with the

Motor: 2.5-litre turbocharged four cylinder Horsepower: 227 @ 5,000 rpm Torque (lb-ft): 310 @ 2,000 rpm Gearbox: Six-speed automatic Layout: Front engine, frontwheel drive Fuel economy: 8.2 L/100 km mixed city/highway (observed) sporty bucket-style in lieu of wider cushions and thicker, sculpted padding in order to “create a comfortable and inviting look that befits a flagship model.”

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Hits of satin chrome (real metal, thank you!) can be found on the seatbacks, steering wheel and paddle shifters.

Unfortunately, not much has changed in the infotainment department, where commands are handled by a rotary control knob. It is fine for the most part except while trying to perform simple tasks such as quickly switching between radio stations, requiring the user to tediously navigate through submenus.

Saving the best for last, the Mazda6 returns with the choice of two engines. There’s a revised naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder gaining the ability to deactivate unused cylinders during light cruising conditions, between 40 and 80 km/h, to increase fuel efficiency. All-new to the model is a turbocharged 2.5-litre direct-injection mill making 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, giving a lot more power on tap when needed and even producing a bit of a growl when the throttle is applied in a spirited manner. Another reason to get excited: when the latter is running 93 octane fuel, the horsepower number jumps to 250.

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rom thrillers to love sagas, to dramedy and rom-coms – Bollywood offers a tantalizing line-up in the coming months. The month starts with Sushant Singh Rajput’s Drive, a stylized remake of Hollywood’s neo-noir crime thriller of the same name. This is followed by Anurag Kashyap’s romantic drama, Manmarziyan. Next on the cards is the quirky, fun, issue-based film, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, starring Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Then there is the heart-warming tale of self-reliance featuring Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan – Sui Dhaaga. Releasing on the same day is Vishal Bhardwaj’s explosive dramedy, Pataakha. The month of October also marks the big debut of Salman Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma in Loveratri.

A delightful spread, isn’t it?

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SUI DHAAGA Release date: September 28 Directed by: Sharat Katariya Starring:Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma

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nother exciting and out-of-the-box film that awaits us in September is Yash Raj Films’ Sui Dhaaga. It is a heart-warming story of a small-town tailor Mauji (Varun Dhawan) and an embroiderer Mamta (Anushka Sharma), which is deeply rooted in the India milieu. Talking about the film Anushka said, “Sui Dhaaga is a story of self-reliance that I believe will connect to the grassroots level with every Indian.” Varun, who is equally excited about the film said, “From Gandhiji to Modiji, our leaders have always endorsed the mantra of Made in India. With Sui Dhaaga, I am proud to take their message to millions of movie lovers in a way that is entertaining and relevant.” Now doesn’t this one look like an interesting joy ride?

MANMARZIYAN Release date: September 14 Directed by: Anurag Kashyap Starring:Vicky Kaushal, Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu

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here are several reasons that make this Anurag Kashyap and Aanand L Rai offering an exciting one. First and foremost is the fact that the maverick director, who is known for his dark and violent kind of films, is directing an intense love story. Second is, of course, the fresh casting that brings together some of the finest actors of Bollywood together.

And last but not the least is the beautiful mix of the different worlds of filmmakers Rai and Kashyap. While the makers are tightlipped about the project, it is learnt that the film is based on the theme of – ‘the heart wants what it wants.’ Taapsee, who plays an Amritsari girl in the film said, “It is a typical Anurag Kashyap style of love story, where you do not have black and white characters. Everyone has certain flaws.

It is presented by Aanand L. Rai, who is known for these small-town beautiful stories.” Well, we can’t wait to see this love story unfold.

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DRIVE Release date: September 7 Directed by: Tarun Mansukhani Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Jacqueline Fernandez, Boman Irani, Sapna Pabbi, Pankaj Tripathi

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n official remake of the 2011 Hollywood’s neonoir crime thriller of the same name, Drive has already got all the thriller fans excited. Drive boasts of a stylized treatment which will be at par with Hollywood standards. That apart, the film, which is directed by Tarun Mansukhani of Dostana fame, promises to keep you on the edge of your seats from start to end. Speaking about this zooming ride, film’s leading star, Sushant Singh Rajput revealed, “It’s a heist film. When you are going to watch the film, you would not know what is going to happen next.” So, are you ready for this adrenaline drive?

Well, then buckle up and block your dates now.

LOVERATRI Release date: October 5 Directed by: Abhiraj Minawal Starring: Aayush Sharma, Warina Hussain

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film that marks the debut of Salman Khan’s brother-inlaw, Aayush Sharma, definitely has to be on some grand scale. Apart from the grandeur, this colourful love story is set in the midst of the Navratri festival and promises to take us on an ethereal journey of friendship, love and heartbreak. Set in Gujarat, Loveratri is packed with local flavours of the state.

The film also marks the debut of the beautiful Warina Hussain and director Abhiraj Minawa. With so much new talent in one movie, which is supported by a mighty banner like Salman Khan Films, Loveratri seems worthy of your time for the freshness it has to offer.

From thrillers, to love sagas, to dramedy and rom-coms – Bollywood offers a tantalizing line-up.

PATAAKHA Release date: September 28 Directed by: Vishal Bhardwaj

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averick director Vishal Bhardwaj’s films are always awaited eagerly by movie buffs across the globe.

This time around, the auteur, who is known for his literary adaptations, is bringing to the screen an explosive sibling dramedy – Pataakha. Based on Charan Singh Pathik’s short story Do Behnein, Pataakha narrates the tale of two sisters, Badki and Chhutki, who are constantly at loggerheads but realize what they mean to each other after they get separated post marriage. The comedy-drama features Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan and Sunil Grover in pivotal roles. Speaking about his actors, Bhardwaj said, “For me, as a director, it was liberating to work with new actors and a different energy.”

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Starring Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead role, Batti Gul Meter Chalu is set in a small town of Uttarakhand and revolves around three friends.

Talking about the film Shahid said, “It talks about the issue of electricity which is a fundamental human right in India. There are around 31 million homes in our country where there is no electricity.” He added, “The film is very quirky and is full of humour and fun. In between all that, wherever we have got [a] chance to give a message we have given the message about the issue.”

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Expected fright level: 4/5. Expect scarejumps galore, but nothing too lasting. The saga relays more on craftsmanship than originality.

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THE PREDATOR September 14 Following a failed attempt to reboot the franchise and two terrible movies pitting the title character against the creature from Alien, The Predator goes back to basics. Much like in the original, a group of former soldiers are tasked with dealing with the extraterrestrial, who is not only smarter and limber than them, but has better weaponry. The one element going for this incarnation is writer/director Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Iron Man 3), who knows a thing or two about action.

Expected fright level: 3/5. It may not be scary, but it definitely will be gross.

MANDY September 14 While no longer considered a major Hollywood star, Nicolas Cage has found a niche in the darkest corners of horror. Just last year, the actor desecrated the idea of family unit in the twisted Mom and Dad. BC’s own Panos Cosmatos turns Cage into a broken man with vengeance in his mind after a brutal cult kidnaps his beloved, the eponymous Mandy (Andrea Riseborough).

Massive bloodshed and psychedelic trips ensue.

Expected fright level: 4/5. Imagine Cage at his craziest for the best part of 90 minutes. It’s terrifying.

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THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS September 21 Torture-porn specialist Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish) tones down his act to helm this children-oriented scarefest.

Recently orphaned, 10-year-old Lewis moves to a sleepy Michigan town with his uncle (Jack Black). Unbeknownst to him, the municipality is crawling with warlocks and witches (including Cate Blanchett) and his new house hides a clock that could trigger the end of the world.

Expected fright level: 1/5. Never mind Roth’s background, this is an Amblin movie (produced by Steven Spielberg), more Gremlins than Cabin Fever.

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GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN October 12 Three years ago, the film adaptation based on R.L. Stine’s book was a surprise hit, not in small measure because of Jack Black’s work as Stine himself. For the sequel, nobody from the original cast returns, but the premise is the same: A couple of kids find one of Stine’s scary books, which comes to life because why not.

Expected fright level: 1/5. The Goosebumps saga walks a thin line between scaring the kids and traumatizing them, but this sequel looks downright cheesy.

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HALLOWEEN October 19 The 11th installment of the Halloween saga is a very peculiar one. After years of tying itself into knots, this new chapter wipes out everything that happened between the first movie and now.

Forty years after his killing spree in Haddonfield, Michael Myers escapes the insane asylum and heads back to the only home he ever knew‌ to cause more mayhem. Only this time, the frightened nanny that beat him the first time around (Jamie Lee Curtis, back for one more ride) is ready for his return.

Expected fright level: 5/5. Unlike in previous installments, a talented filmmaker (David Gordon Green) is at the helm, and it shows.

LIZZIE September 14 The story of Lizzie Burden, a young woman who allegedly murdered her parents with an ax, has inspired dozens of films, which depict Lizzie from innocent victim to calculating sociopath.

This newest version falls closer to the former: ChloĂŤ Sevigny is Lizzie, the younger daughter of a well-off patriarch who treats her like a prisoner. Lizzie falls in love with a maid (Kristen Stewart), a relationship that would eventually trigger the violent denouement.

Expected fright level: 2/5. While heavily influenced by the #MeToo movement, there is still room for some classic gothic horror.

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t goes without saying that for British chef Anjum Anand, food has played an integral role in her life. “I have always had very positive memories around food; friends congregating at mine as there was always fresh food or tasty leftovers in the fridge, bonding with my father over the most adventurous dishes on a menu, cooking with my motherin-law and learning their family food helped form our new relationship, and now cooking with my children and teaching them the basics,” says Anand, who has worked across the world in innovative restaurants such as Café Spice in New York, the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, and the Park Royal Hotel’s Indian restaurant in New Delhi.

As a talented chef, Anand’s interest in cooking mainly revolves around preparing Indian food that is fresher, lighter and simple enough to cook at home. She believes that cooking at home has become much simpler

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thanks to the gadgets that help with the preparation. “I try to keep recipes simple without losing any flavour elements. I often challenge a recipe that seems unnecessarily lengthy and simplify the stages and see if I still get the layers of flavour.

Lastly, I try to make following my recipes really simple and straight forward.” Her recipes are inspired from conversations, restaurant dishes that encourage her to try an Indian version, and mostly from her trips to India.

Anand was one of the first writers to create and write Indian recipes catering for the health-conscious cook; her first book, Indian Every Day: Light, Healthy Indian Food, was published in 2003. Since then she has several best-selling books on Indian food; Indian Food Made Easy, which topped the Amazon best sellers list; Anjum’s New Indian; Anjum’s Eat Right for Your Body Type, which won an award in Germany;

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I Love Curry; Anjum’s Vegetarian Feast; Anjum’s Quick & Easy Indian; and I Love India which released in 2017. “The themes to my books tend to reflect where I am in my life, my first book was about healthy Indian cooking as I was trying to lose weight those years, my second and third were TV tie-ins to introduce people to Indian food and the regions,” shares the chef cum author who has also written an Ayurvedic book “as it is the fascinating ancient science of how to be healthy.” Her latest cookbook, I Love India, is based on her travels and experiences to India and is an ode to Indian food.

The celebrity chef is a regular guest on TV and radio shows, appearing on BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans Show, The Steve Wright Show, Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, Radio London and Daily Brunch, as well as regularly appearing in print media including The Daily Telegraph, The Metro, The Sunday Times magazine, The Independent, BBC Good Food, Delicious, Red, Waitrose Kitchen, Waitrose Weekend and Sainsbury’s magazine. In 2007, she created Indian Food Made Easy, a BBC 2 six-part series, with a second series commissioned in 2008, which was watched by over three million viewers. Anand also presented Anjum’s Spice Stories, a 12 part series, filmed in Australia and aired on SBS Food in 2016.

In July 2011, Anjum launched, The Spice Tailor, a range of authentic, quality, at-home Indian cooking products. “I launched the Spice Tailor for the same reasons I started writing cookbooks, to make real Indian food accessible to those who wanted it. I wanted it to taste like it does at home and be equally clean; we have no preservatives and make our food in the same way I would cook at home so that we can have all the layers of flavours one would

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It is fascinating to watch the industry develop, techniques are getting more cutting edge, more precise but also less intuitive. Flavours are fusing and people are eating out more than ever. People are more interested in food experiences, at home and abroad, and it seems the newer generations are looking for healthy and clean eating as the main drivers for what they eat, so there is a real change going on and a really interesting time in the food world.

Indians around the world have made significant contributions to their immigrated countries, what do you think of this accomplishment?

I have always been really proud to be Indian. I love the culture and values and I feel the immigrated Indians really showcase these values best; they are hard-working, make the most of opportunities, are family-orientated and are go-getters. I hope they/we continue in this vein to contribute positively wherever we settle.

expect from Indian food,” says the entrepreneur. The products comprise of cooking sauces, tandoori pastes, Indian wrap kits (kathi rolls), naans, chutneys and more and are also available in some countries outside UK, including Canada.

Her advice to young chefs is to “learn hard, work hard and find your culinary voice. It is a great journey so enjoy!”

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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

LEO (JULY 23-AUGUST 22)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

SEPTEMBER: This month there’s a back-to-

SEPTEMBER: Money is on your mind now,

SEPTEMBER:You make a fabulous impression

school vibe in the air that makes you click your heels and stand at attention. Yes, it’s time to pull your act together.

Not only do you want to be efficient and effective in everything you do, you want to improve your health as well. You’re ready to turn over a new leaf. Onwards and upwards, go for the gold!

which is why you’re working hard to boost your earnings. In part, your increased focus on finances is because you’re spending on home improvements and expanding your real estate holdings. This is good news because you have the best chance to improve your home and make money from real estate in over a decade. Major bonus!

on others this month, especially bosses and parents and VIPs. Because you have this advantage, this is a time to ask for want. People will favour you. Doors will open for you. It’s fortuitous that you’re working to boost your earnings because you’re spending as well!

partnerships, marriages and close friendships. Indeed, moments of intimacy will be passionate and memorable. You can benefit from the wealth of someone else now, so keep your pockets open. This also means this is an excellent time to get a loan, a mortgage or to borrow something from someone.

Ka-ching!

OCTOBER: This is a strong time for those in sales, marketing,

others this month. You will be a leader in group situations.

You will convince and persuade others to listen to you and agree with your point of view. Quite likely, you will read more than usual. Enjoy younger people in your life.

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 25, 26 OCTOBER 22, 23

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 6, 7 OCTOBER 4, 5, 31

OCTOBER: In October, your focus swings to professional

teaching, acting or writing and editing because you are articulate and powerful in all your communications. It’s a busy month with short trips, errands and increased reading. Enjoy redecorating and entertaining at home. Buy some special treasures. You need to be heard this month.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

SEPTEMBER: Great news! You are someone

SEPTEMBER: The Sun is in your sign, which

who loves your creature comforts and this is your month to party. You’re winding up the late summer with fun get-togethers, sports events, art performances and playful activities with children. Travel will also appeal and romance will shine. This is a solid time for financial investments. Looking swell!

means this is your power month! Use this energy to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Don’t hesitate to put yourself first because this is the one time of the year when you can do this without fear or apology. You are flirtatious, playful and eager to have fun. Enjoy!

OCTOBER: Roll up your sleeves and get busy because this OCTOBER: You are a logical, rational person and this month month you’re ready to get down to business. Oh yes – you want to get better organized. Your ambition is aroused and you are dedicated to achieving your goals. Fortunately, partnerships are blessed because you feel loving and affectionate to someone close to you. What goes around, comes around!

you can use these abilities to give some serious thought to your values. What really matters to you? Do you think the one with the most toys wins? If this were true, then all rich people would be happy. But they are not. What makes you happy?

It’s important to know what really matters in life.

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 1, 27, 28 OCTOBER 24, 25, 26 LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 8, 9 OCTOBER 6, 7

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

SEPTEMBER: Home and family are your strong focus this month. Many of you will be involved with a parent more than usual. You might also want to redecorate and tweak your digs because you plan to entertain at home.

Meanwhile, be patient with disputes about shared property and inheritances. Pssst! Slip away on a vacation if you can.

OCTOBER: This month your social calendar is full! Invitations are pouring in. Activities related to children and the arts, as well as sports events and social obligations will give you a jam-packed schedule. Nevertheless, romance and love affairs will blossom. In fact, a work-related romance might begin. Be still my beating heart!

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 2, 3, 29, 30 OCTOBER 1, 27, 28

SEPTEMBER: You love to socialize but you do need harmony in your environment. This month the turmoil around you will force you to seek solitude in mellow surroundings for your own peace of mind. Wise choice, just do it. Note: This is also the perfect month to shop for wardrobe items for yourself. You like to look good.

OCTOBER: Ta da! Go out in full dazzle (in your new clothes) because it’s your month to do exactly what you want and be exactly who you are without any hesitation. Feel free to put yourself first because this is your chance to rejuvenate yourself for the rest of the year. Party, enjoy sports events and playful times with children. Romance is hot!

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 10, 11, 12 OCTOBER 8, 9

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) SEPTEMBER: Fasten your seatbelts because this month you hit the pavement running. Yes, you’re busy! Short trips, errands, appointments, conversations with siblings and relatives plus increased reading and writing will make considerable demands on your time. Meanwhile you should know that you can make money from your words. However, do not be distracted or annoyed with partners and close friends. Cultivate patience.

SEPTEMBER: Because you’re popular this month, accept all invitations! Enjoy schmoozing with others. You are forthright and direct in your communications, which means those in sales, marketing, teaching, acting and writing will excel. Make time for a serious discussion with a friend to share your hopes and dreams for the future.

OCTOBER: Increased chaos and activity at home or within the family will prompt you to withdraw to find some peace

OCTOBER: This is the time to focus on home repairs, and quiet. You need a breather. Nevertheless, you will still especially when family reunions and gatherings at home are likely. Someone in the family has something to say. Enjoy fun times with family, children, parties and social outings.

Meanwhile, new romance will begin for some of you. A brief vacation is promising. (Mom always liked you best).

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 4, 5 OCTOBER 2, 3, 29, 30

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socialize and schmooze with others. You will also enjoy shopping for wardrobe goodies. If there is tension at home, demonstrate grace under pressure.

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 13, 14 OCTOBER 10, 11

OCTOBER: You are exceptionally effective dealing with

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 15, 16 OCTOBER 12, 13, 14

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) SEPTEMBER: This is powerful month for you because with Mars in your sign, you have lots of energy and drive. Try to get more physical exercise.

Meanwhile, you want to travel and seek out adventure. You also want to learn, go to school or take courses. Yes, you want it all. Do whatever you can to feel alive. Life is short!

OCTOBER: Friendships are warm this month. In fact, a friend could become a lover. Enjoy relating to artistic, creative types. Clubs and groups will intrigue you and be a rewarding experience. People admire you this month even if you don’t do anything special. It’s all smoke and mirrors, don’t question it.

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 17, 18, 19 OCTOBER 15, 16

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) SEPTEMBER: Issues are intense for you this month. In particular, you might be focused on shared property, inheritances, insurance matters or the wealth of someone else. Fortunately, your reputation shines this year. People are impressed with you.

Late in the month, travel for pleasure will delight!

OCTOBER: Your desire to travel late last month is in full bloom now. Get out, dodge if you can. You want adventure and a chance to learn something new. You’re hungry for stimulation and a broader knowledge about the world.

Fortunately, you have the energy and drive to follow through on this desire. Bon voyage!

LUCKY DAYS: SEPTEMBER 20, 21 OCTOBER 17, 18, 19

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) SEPTEMBER:

It’s important to know that you will want to rest and sleep more this month. Respect this need for your own health and welfare. Fortunately relations with loved ones are smooth and supportive. Nevertheless, a competition with a friend might stir things up. Later in the month, gifts, goodies and favours will come to you. (We like).

OCTOBER: This is a passionate time for you both intimately and in general. This is why you have such strong feelings about so many issues. Travel for pleasure will be tops on your list. Some of you will encounter new love with someone who is different or from another culture. You will find it rewarding to seek ways to improve yourself in mind and body. Do it.

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Yet the challenges felt nothing compared to Kabir’s joy who was very happy to live in Canada. “He loved the school and was the first one to get adapted to the new country. While we were struggling with the changes and decisions about jobs, his happiness made it easier for us,” expresses Parul.

There is nothing that the family dislikes about Canada. “This country welcomed us and embraced us. Just the thought of leaving everything and moving to a different country where you don’t know

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n 2013, Paramdeep and Parul Sodhi along with their son Kabir moved to Canada seeking a better future, especially for Kabir. Their first impressions of Canada – “welcoming, clean and peaceful.”

During the initial days in Canada, the family lived with a friend. “A friend of our friend picked us up from the airport and we stayed with them for a couple of days and then moved into a basement he had looked for us,” says Parul.

They moved during the summer season which helped them ease into the surroundings and also enjoy the nice weather and the beautiful province of BC. Getting used to the new place took some time. “We had to start from scratch,” explains Parul, “from small things like purchasing household items, to career, admission in a school for our son,

We miss our parents and family.

but it was not at all scary like we were worried it would be.”

anyone, where you have never been before, and where you have to start afresh that too in your mid-30s is scary but it was not at all scary like we were worried it would be,” says Paramdeep, further adding, “What we like the most here is that every job is respected!”

The family is very hopeful of a good future here for themselves and especially for their son. “The kind of support system that is in place and with good guidance he will be very successful,” says Parul who describes their overall journey in Canada as awesome. “We are glad that we took this decision.”

understanding rules, and adapting to a new environment.”

Like most immigrants, their biggest challenge was finding a job in their field. “It was neither easy nor troublesome,” states Paramdeep.

Prior to the move, Paramdeep and Parul worked as bankers with about 10-12 years of professional experience.

Talking about the job-hunting phase, Parul says, “Finding a job so that you can get the cash flow going to pay your bills and take care of expenses is one thing and getting a job in your field and as per your experience is another. We did make an effort and found jobs to begin with that

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