The Asian Star August 20 2016

100 95 75

25 5 0

www.theasianstar.com AsianStar logo Saturday, April 25, 2015 6:42:48 PM

Vol 15 - Issue 29

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Hot weather forecast for Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley

South Asian MP becomes first woman Gov’t House Leader Bardish Chagger is now one of the most powerful people in Trudeau Gov’t Waterloo MP and Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger has been named the new government House Leader in a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday.

Chagger becomes the first woman to hold the position in Canadian history. Chagger takes over the job of leading the government’s agenda through Parliament from Dominic LeBlanc, who remains in the fisheries portfolio he assumed after Hunter Tootoo’s resignation in the spring.

Tootoo left the fisheries post and resigned from the Liberal caucus to seek treatment for addiction. He later said the move came after an “inappropriate” relationship with a staffer.

According to a government statement, LeBlanc will now be “dedicated solely” to his role as minister of fisheries, oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard but will be given “additional responsibilities in the coming days.”

The statement said Trudeau thanked LeBlanc for his contributions as House leader and “expressed his confidence in minister Chagger as a worthy successor.”

Chagger is a rookie MP who was first elected to the House of Commons in last year’s federal election. She was born and raised in the Waterloo region, attending the University of Waterloo where she was the president of the Young Liberals.

Tel:604-591-5423

INFO SESSION SEPTEMBER 08, 2016 6:00PM TO 8:00PM

Temperatures are forecast to rise over the next week in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as a high pressure system builds along the West Coast of BC. Thursday, Aug 18 was the peak of the hot weather, climbing to highs of about 32 C in many inland locations and closer to 25 C along the water, according to an alert released by Environment Canada. These temperatures are forecast to last into the middle of next week.

Continued on Page 3...

IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT

Canada-based Balochistan activist seeks support from Indian PM Modi

Now in Abbotsford Campus

Canada based Karima Baloch, who is the chairperson of Baloch Students Organisation fighting against atrocities in Balochistan, has on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi her brother and urged him to be the voice of Baloch genocide, war crimes and human rights violation at international forums.

The young political activist, who is believed to have arrived recently in Canada after escaping Pakistan, has in her message to the Indian Prime Minister stated that the sisters of Balochistan consider him as their brother.

Continued on Page 6...

DIPLOMA PROGRAM

(604) 625-1150 DLI # O19219876582 International students Other programs Includes:

Home Inspection Bookkeeping Human Resources CELPIP Prep

More hands required to support Bikar Singh Parhar At this time he is almost 69 years old but his passion for natural body building is an inspiration for the new people coming into the field. He is Bikar Singh, who has been a proud, not only for Punjabis but for Indians.

Continued on Page 8...

abb.ashtoncollege.ca 604) 625 - 1150 info@abb.ashtoncollege.ca

APPLEWOOD KIA

2

Saturday, August 20, 2016

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE

Free Oil Changes and Free Car Washes

SUMMER

0ILABLE %

SELL-OFF EVENT! T I D E R C L AL H T I W E M WELCOANTEED GUAR VALS! APPRO

Please ask for details

AVA O UP T HS 84 MONT

0ILABLEE AVAILABL % %

ITT D E R I C D E L L R C E WITHH A ALL O ME WIT C L M E O C W L WE ARANNTTEEEEDD G GUUAPRRAOVVAALLSS!!

A APPPRO

AVAUP TOO UPOTNTHSS MONTH 8844 M

STK#RO6502

FIVE YEARS F R OIL C $$E00EDO

HDANG W DEOSW ! SNN! E DELLIIVVEER RS!

FFIIVVE YYEARS FREE O I OILL C HAN CH

ANGGEESS!!

STK#RO6133

3 TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT

$0 DEL

6 TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT

STK#RO6127

6 TO CHOOSE FROM STARTING AT

VE VE A A SAVE S S E SAV 5 5 5 7 7 7 8 1 1 4 3 4 $ $ $ 2016 RIO$14,380 43 TOLX+ 2016$RIO 4 SX 2016 RIO 5 LX+ 2016 RIO 5 SX $16,480 43TOTO $ 477564 TOTO$19,880 64 TO ONLY 2 TO CHOOSE FROM CHOOSE FROM CHOOSE FROM NAVI CHOOSE LEFT!FROM CHOOSE CHOOSE CHOOSE SAVE SAVE SAAVVEE STK#RO6502 STK#RO6502

S 5 STARTING STARTING AT AT 7 8 $4 $14,380

STK#RO6133 STK#RO6133

STARTING AT AT SAVE STARTING $4775 $19,880

STK#FO6X06

STK#RO6127 STK#RO6127

S 5 STARTING STARTINGAT AT 7 1 $3 $16,480 $16,480

S 5 STARTING STARTINGAT AT 7 1 $$44175 $18,680 $18,680

SOLD

STK#FO6321

STK#FO6X06 STK#FO6X06

STK#FO6321 STK#FO6321

5 TO CHOOSE FROM TO 45 TO STARTING CHOOSE FROM AT

STK#RO6578 STK#RO6578

STK#FO6X08

STK#FO6X08 STK#FO6X08

STK#RN6975 STK#RN6975

2016 FORTE 5 2016 FORTE 3 TO2016 FORTE 2016 RONDO LX E V 2 TO A S 2 TO 3 TO CHOOSE FROM LAST ONLY 1 CHOOSE LX+ KOUPSEX KOUP SXSAVONE! CHOOSEFROM FROM 5 ECHOOSE E 3 TO V CHOOSE A SAVE STARTING E 5 $ V E A 0 V S 5 A STARTING AT IN STOCK! $ S CHOOSE FROM AT STARTING AT STARTING AT ONLY 1 $17,380 STARTING AT STARTING AT E E E AV 75 AT SAV $$21,680 75 005555 $21,380 5 5 $S5A11V7755 $17,380 STARTING IN5 STOCK! $ 5 $ $17,380 S 47$554$18,880 $18,880 $21,680$21,380 575 $51

BOTH

$54

$18,880 $5 5

SOLD

$21,680

It’s all good at Applewood

16299 Fraser Hwy., SURREY 16299 Fraser Hwy.,2SURREY

16299 604-635-3010 Fraser Hwy., SURREY 2 GREAT 2 GREATApplewoodSurrey.ca STORES STORES TO SERVE YOU TO SERVE

19764 Langley ByPass

604-635-3010 604-635-3010 604-597-5604 19764 Langley ByPass 604-597-5604 OPEN: MON - THU 9 TO 8 FRI & SAT 9 TO 6, SUN 11OPEN: TO 5 MON - THU 9 TO 8

OPEN: MON - THU 9 TO 8 FRI & SAT 9 TO 6, SUN 11 TO 5

GREAT FRI & SAT 9 TO 6, SUN 11 TO 5 STORES TO SERVE YOU Harry Oberoi

ApplewoodSurrey.ca ApplewoodLangley.ca YOU 19764 Langley ByPass 604-597-5604 ApplewoodLangley.ca

Sales Manager

Nav Singh

Senior Product Advisor

Bobby Bains

Sales and Lease Consultant

All prices are plus applicable taxes – Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. All inventory featured was available at press deadline. Savings shown are based on sale prices compared to Kia MSRP. Credit if offered subject to approval – terms and conditions apply. See dealer for full details of zero interest finance and any exemptions. Zero down delivery is subject to finance approval. Free oil changes are available with new vehicle inventory in accordance with Kia recommended service schedule. For full details of 5 year warranty visit www.kia.ca

3

Saturday, August 20, 2016

ISIL ramps up anti-Canada propaganda after Ontario terror incident An image circulated by an ISIL propaganda outfit on Wednesday showed Toronto burning while a terrorist watched from nearby mountains, a wolf at his side. “Our wolves will come to you,” it read.

As expected, ISIL has ramped up its propaganda campaign against Canada following last week’s police killing of Aaron Driver, an ISIL supporter in Strathroy, Ont. who was allegedly in the final stages of planning a bomb attack.

Attempting to capitalize on the incident, the pro-ISIL al-Wa’d Foundation released two posters on its Telegram channel on Wednesday, including the one showing an apocalyptic Toronto, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.

“O worshippers of the cross in Canada, now now fighting came, our wolves will come to you from where you will not know so you won’t enjoy life,” it read. The second poster showed a

terrorist walking through a destroyed Toronto street. “Soon very soon,” it read.

The ISIL newspaper al-Naba also took on Canada in its Tuesday edition, calling Driver “one of the soldiers of the Islamic State” and saying his failed plot was “a martyrdomseeking attack targeting Canadian Crusader police in Ontario.”

It went on to claim that Canada “participates in the war on Islam” and “takes part in the Crusader campaign on the Islamic State.” For its part, ISIL’s Amaq news agency said last Thursday that Driver was responding “to calls to target

RCMP hunting for “Fiji-Hindi” speaking robbery suspects

Mounties are asking the public for help identifying a man and woman alleged to have robbed a home in Surrey after threatening its occupants with a weapon.

On April 20, police say the duo approached a home in the 10000-block of 127A Street. The woman knocked on the door, which was opened by the home’s occupants. Mounties say the male suspect then forced his way into the house, threatening the people inside with a weapon. The duo is alleged to have robbed the home, then fled in a silver Volkswagen Beetle. No one was physically injured in the incident.

Surveillance cameras captured clear images of the suspects. The man is described as dark-skinned, between 30 to 40 years old with a thin build and short black receding hair. He wore a black T-shirt with a white pattern or writing, grey denim jeans, and greyish deck-style shoes. Police say he spoke Fiji-Hindi.

The woman is described as fair-skinned, between 25 to 35 years old with a medium build and shoulder length brown, frizzy hair. She wore a grey tank top, denim jeans with a large hole in the left knee, and offwhite/ tan coloured raised heel boots.

The silver Volkswagen Beetle the duo fled in is believed to be from 1998 to 2005 with six-spoke wheels. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Speed’s up.

Cost’s down.

WideOpen Internet 150.

Our fastest Internet – stream faster with 150Mbps download, 15Mbps upload†

Hot weather forecast for Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley Continued from Page 1...

Campfires have been banned for most of B.C.’s South and Central Coast as of noon Wednesday, Aug. 17, due to rising temperatures and lack of rain, the B.C. Wildfire Service announced yesterday.

The ban covers all of the Coastal Fire Centre, except for Haida Gwaii and a two-kilometre strip on the west coast of Vancouver Island known as the “Fog Zone.”

The rules will be in place until Oct. 21 or until further notice, the wildfire service said.

Medical health officers are reminding residents to protect themselves and loved ones from the heat, advising car owners to never leave children or pets in a parked car.

much of it distributed on social media. A retired senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service official, Andy Ellis, said in April that Canadians were part of the ISIL propaganda wing, which valued their English-language skills.

The RCMP and FBI have been investigating an ISIL propagandist with a Canadiansounding voice who has narrated several of the terrorist group’s most gruesome Aaron Driver switches off his video camera in a videos, including the claim of screen capture of a recording seen responsibility for the Orlando attack.

But Wednesday’s posters, with their clichéd to stoke fears by threatening more. Not mentioned in the images of Toronto’s snow-capped mountains releases on Canada was that and pet wolves, do not appear to have been Driver’s alleged plot resulted in only his own made by anyone familiar with Canada, and the text does not appear to have been written death.

ISIL makes heavy use of propaganda, by an English-speaker. coalition countries.”

It is a pattern familiar: Within days of the recent attacks in Europe and the United States, ISIL tried

Price guarantee ◊ on the 2-year ValuePlan^ – that means no surprises and lots of savings 1TB

Worry-free data± – with 1TB of data per month, the whole family can surf with no fear of overages

Starting at

49

$

On a 2-year

90

ValuePlan^.

*

per month for the first year

$79.90/mo. year two

Regular rate $135/mo.

To switch today, call us at 1-877-789-8589 or visit shaw.ca/150

*Offer subject to change without notice. Price shown does not include tax. New customers must not have subscribed to the selected Shaw service (Internet, Video or Phone) or bundle in the past 90 days. Promotional first-year pricing of $49.90/mo. for Internet is only available to new Internet customers, existing customers receive Internet 150 for $79.90/mo. Regular rates apply after 2-year commitment and are subject to change. Orders for 2-year ValuePlans where customers are adding a new service are eligible for no-fee installation. New Internet only customers may self-install their Internet hardware with no-fee. Existing Internet customers upgrading their Internet hardware may self-install with no-fee, however a $100 installation fee may apply for changes to TV hardware. An installation fee of $100 will be applied for all other service and hardware orders. For customers that self-install, the billing cycle for the added or new service(s) will begin on the earlier of the date of equipment installation or 14 days from the date of order. Not all Shaw packages and services are available in all regions. †Connection speeds may vary based on modem equipment, building wiring, Internet traffic and environmental conditions. "Up to" speeds are based on optimal conditions. ◊Customers that have chosen Internet 150 on an Internet only 2-year ValuePlan will receive a price guarantee on those base service(s). The monthly fees payable for the price guaranteed base service(s) during Year 1 and the monthly fees payable for the price guaranteed base service(s) during Year 2 will not increase during the stated terms as a result of normal rate increases applicable to all Shaw customers. The price guarantee will no longer apply should you choose to reduce your level of Internet service below Internet 150. See shaw.ca/priceguarantee for details. ^Early cancellation fees apply. Details on 2-year ValuePlans can be found at shaw.ca/valueplandetails. ±Customers who subscribe to Internet 150 will receive 1 terabyte (TB) of data transfer per month and will not be charged for going over their monthly data allocation. You may not resell any Shaw services. ©2016 Shaw Communications Inc. All Shaw services are subject to our Joint Terms of Use and Privacy Policy located at shaw.ca.

4

editorial

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Western countries need to get involved in the Syrian war to stop the slaughter – because no one else will interfering in yet another Islamic country’s run by a Russian jet supporting the Syrian

By Umendra Singh administration of second generation dictator affairs. Ignore them.

It is time to end the war in Syria.

The Western world can not just sit by Bashir al-Assad, son of former Syrian Dictator Granted, this war is a result of a hierarchical Hafez al-Assad, is a dictatorship supported by good, but not the only, Syrians and other Islamic states example to quote. over decades and Islamic rebel When will children groups and terror organizations like this little boy feel such as ISIL. safe in their homes?

And as the world sits When the Western and watches, it has become countries intervene abundantly clear that neither and end the war – the Middle East nations nor any because no one else of the so called Islamic nations will.Definitely not will lift a finger to end this civil those countries and war or help the Syrian people groups who claim trapped in the middle of the to have the interest civil war. of people of Islam at So it will be up to the Western heart.

Nations to send their sons into Bashir al-Assad battle to end this war – because Little Omran after he was pulled out from rebble in Aleppo, Syria two days ago wants to stay dictator Islamic Nations such as Saudi and watch children being bombed to death for life – as was his father. Rebel groups Arabia and Iran will not.

Yes, there will be outcries from Islamic – the image of a stunned and bloodied little fighting him want to establish their own groups and countries that western nations are boy dug out of the rubble after a bombing dictatorships to replace al Assad. ISIL wants to establish its Islamic caliphate there. Iran wants to keep Assad in power as a proxy for itself.

Russia wants to use Iran as a proxy in its battle against the West so it is helping Iran support the Assad dictatorship by bombing Syrian civilians (such as the little boy pictured here) from Iranian air fields.

American president Obama does not want to get the West embroiled in another Middle East dispute so he is staying out of the fight except for providing weapons to a few rebel groups.

The rest of the Western nations, including Canada, is following the American lead.

But it is time to stop this war. And the only way to stop this war is for the Western powers to go and fight the Assad dictatorship full fledged so that little boys and girls (like the one pictured above) are not bombed day and night.

www.theasianstar.com # 202 - 7028, 120th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 3M8 Ph: 604-591-5423 Fax: 604-591-8615 E-mail: editor@theasianstar.com Editor: Umendra Singh Associate Editor: Shruti Prakash Joshi Marketing and Sales: Ravinder S. Cheema........604-715-3847 Shamir Doshi....................604-649-7827 Harminder Kaur...............778-708-0481 Parminder Dhillon..........778-859-9234 Layout: Avee J Waseer Pre-Press: Iftikhar Ahmed Contributing writers: Jag Dhatt, Akash Sablok, Kamila Singh, Jay Bains Photographer: Chandra Bodalia Publication Mail Agreement No 428336012 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Circulation Dept.

# 202 - 7028, 120th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 3M8 All advertising in The Asian Star is subject to the publishers’ approval and the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publishers against claims arising from publication of any advertisement submitted by the advertiser.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

ADVERTISEMENT

5

6

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

16 year hu

Continued from Page 1...

“On this day I have come to you and would like to say that we consider you as our brother. And we expect that you become the voice of Baloch genocide, war crimes in Balochistan, human rights violation in international forums and become the voice of those sisters whose brothers are missing,” Karima said in a video message.

“We will fight the war own our own, but we want you to be our voice and make the voice heard in any part of the world,” she added.

Expressing the plight of many sisters whose brothers are missing, she said that many of them have been killed by the Pakistani Army.

“Today in Balochistan, there are many brothers missing or have been killed by the Pakistan Army... The sisters of Balochistan are even today waiting for their brothers to return. Amongst them there are few who

Special Sonic Facials

may never return,” she said.

Prime Minister Modi, in his Independence Day address, had thanked the people of Balochistan, Gilgit and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for the goodwill they have shown towards him.

He had last week in an allparty meeting on Kashmir said the “time has come that Pakistan shall have to answer to the world for the atrocities committed by it against the people in Balochistan and PoK”.

His statement about atrocities in Balochistan has hit a nerve with Pakistan, who has now voiced that it would raise the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Karima, the first female chairperson of the Baloch Students Organisation as well as its party the Baloch National Front, is currently in Canada.

She reportedly arrived in Canada after escaping a Pakistani military attack in Balochistan.

Teen with special needs left in hot car Kielah Tocheniuk and a co-worker were packing up items from the booth they manned at the Abbotsford Airshow on Sunday when some movement caught their eye in the car next to them.

A girl was in the backseat, and she appeared to be struggling. The vehicle was not running and a window was open only about two inches in the 27 degree afternoon heat. Tocheniuk moved closer and noticed that the girl was sweating profusely. Tocheniuk began talking to her, and it soon became apparent that the girl was developmentally delayed and couldn’t

25% OFF

LOOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT EXERCISE

Valid Every Tuesday (11am-7pm)

speak.

She was buckled in to her seatbelt, the doors were locked, and she didn’t know how to get out.

The officer tried to communicate with the girl and, as he was radioing for permission to break a window, her parents returned to the vehicle and unlocked it. By this time, another 15 minutes had passed from when Tocheniuk first noticed the girl.

The parents said they had left their 15-yearold daughter in the car because she is sensitive to the noises from the airshow.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

LOCAL

Vancouver’s rental prices reaching new highs, UBC prof warns

Students of the Akali Singh Sikh Society Gurdwara’s annual Punjabi Summer Camp receiving awards. Photo by Chandra Bodalia The dizzying heights of Vancouver’s sky-high glass towers might make a good metaphor for the city’s rental prices: ever higher.

According to Tom Davidoff, an associate professor with the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, Vancouver’s rental prices are on track to increase by a whopping 20 per cent this year.

Davidoff spoke with Stephen Quinn on The Early Edition.

“It’s a lot, [especially] if you think about consumer price, inflation being in the two to three per cent range.”

Davidoff analyzed rental listings from Craigslist from March to August, controlling for location, square feet, and type and then annualized the data.

He says his results are significantly higher than the data on rental increases released by the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation last year, which found prices went up 4.6 per cent.

Davidoff says that’s because his study excludes renters who live in rent-controlled units. Instead he says his data applies to first-time renters or those looking for a new lease.

“If I have an ongoing lease, the landlord can’t bump my rent by something more than two per cent over the consumer price index every year ... However, when I leave, the landlord can go to whatever the market can support.”

It’s an important distinction, he says, especially because staying in a rentcontrolled unit will be harder than before, as landlords have a greater incentive to rent their units to a new tenant at a much higher price or sell their property on the equally sizzling real estate market.

The main reason for these sky-high prices is the strong demand for rental housing in the city, coupled with limited supply.

The current vacancy rate sits at 0.6 per cent.

Davidoff said there are many factors contributing to this demand for rental housing, including: millennials who cannot afford to buy housing, workers who are coming to B.C. from Alberta and the lack of multi-family housing.

“We’ve got so much land in Vancouver that is dedicated to housing that is almost completely useless to 100 per cent of the people who work here.”

As for the city’s recent announcement that it’s adding 400 units of rental housing, Davidoff is largely unimpressed.

“There’s a lot more than 400 renters in Vancouver. Any bit of new supply is helpful, but we need a lot more.”

Asian Star & Community Photographer Chandra Bodalia (second from right) was honored by Akali Singh Sikh Society last week.

7

8

local

Saturday, August 20, 2016

More hands required to support Bikar Singh Parhar They say that the more you heat the gold, more it shines. has won nine golds and 18 silvers in International Natural Bikar was only 10 when he faced the bitter experience of Indo- Body Building Competitions till date. Also, he has won Pakistan partition but, the experiences gave him courage and the Hollywood body building Championship, Fame Body strength to stand amongst the odds.

Building competition and the names go on. Wherever you This extraordinary body builder is still into the field and turn the neck in Bikar’s house, the trophies will speak of his trains himself every moment to become better. He sets an victorious nature. example for youngsters and also encourages them to get Apart from this, Bikar introduced us involved in the sport activities as he thinks that it is sports with a bitter reality of this field. It is highly that will divert children from wrong deeds like drugs which is expensive to participate in these kind of hovering all over. tournaments. Sometimes the registration Biker’s parents were the ones who inspired him to pursue body t this time he is almost 69 years old but building. His father Sr. Rakha his passion for natural body building is an Singh Lambardar was a respectable inspiration for the new people coming into the personality who did contribute in the field. He is Bikar Singh, who has been a proud, liberation of India from British rule. not only for Punjabis but for Indians.

Also talking about his dad , Bikar shared that his father would twist the wrists of renowned wrestelers during early 90’s to showcase his strength. fees alone could cost one $5000/- other than As of his professional entry in the field of natural body accomodation and travel. building, it all started when he moved to Vancouver, Canada Bikar always introduces himself as natural with his wife. body builder. Upon asking why, he answered,” “One day, the ceiling of our basement started leaking.

Someone told me about Nick Mohammad, the guy who lived around the street and fixed such problems. I immidiately went to his home, and as soon as I entered, my whole world stopped there”, told Bikar.

“The sparkle of those shields, the pictures depicting his victory, that was what I always urged for. As soon as Nick stepped out of his room, I asked if I could do the same thing

A

too? The guy took my tests and agreed to train me”, said Bikar.

Talking about Nick Mohammad, Bikar’s eyes sparkled and proudly he told that Nick was 4 times World Champion in Wrestling, 4 times champion in Body Building, 4 times Weight lifting Champion and also represented field Hockey from India.

The list of Bikar’s achievements is too long. Starting his journey from winning Winter Canadian Championship in Kelowna where Natural body Builders from Alberta and BC come together to compete, Bikar went to U.S and Canadian Championship that was also won by him.

After this incredible start, Bikar never looked back and

I believe in building up the body in the most natural way and keeping away from drugs or any artificial steroids.”

Bikar shared the commitment required to stay on to the top of the field which surprised us. On the top, to maintain the body, it takes a lot of expenses and nobody grants them any monetory support. He appreciated the grant provided

by Gurudwara Singh Sabha at the time of his Hollywood Tournament and cherishes it till now. Also he mentioned about Purewal Brothers, J. Minhas, Manjit Aulakh of Rotary Club and local Gurudwaras for their support.

Bikar’s passion for his field is amazing. Till date he competes with the spirit to win. He is truly an inspiration for those who

look for excuses rather than working hard. His achievements are not only his but belong to our whole community. Its our responsibility as a society to spread word about this legend.

At present Bikar is preparing upcoming championships named Mr. Universal on Aug 27, 2016 in Austin- Texas and Mr. Olympia on Nov 10-11, 2016 in Los Vegas. However, it is quiet unfortunate that despite of his achievements and contributions, there is no grant or sponsorship for him. If he can win the championships and make our community proud, we should also contribute a bit for this phenominal body builder.

For any contributions and sponsorship, please call: 604.575.0560.

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

9

Surrey man sentenced to 27 months in jail for Ponzi scheme A Surrey man arrested in 2012 for running a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 27 months in prison, officials said.

The B.C. Supreme Court also ordered Roberto Castano to pay $1.5 million in restitution. Castano, who was charged in 2012, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over $5,000 in February.

The court was told that Castano was arrested on April 2, 2012 by the B.C. Securities Commission’s criminal investigations team and the Surrey RCMP. He was charged with 10 counts of fraud over $5,000 and 10 counts of theft over $5,000.

Investigators say they began looking into Castano’s operations in 2009, when

an unnamed financial institution alerted the Commission that the man was raising money through his company, Skyline Communications, to invest in the stock market.

During the three-year investigation, officials said they found Castano was running a Ponzi scheme, promising investors a five-per-cent-per-month return on their investment through stock market trading.

Instead, Castano used some of the funds to repay principal repayments and pay interest to previous investors, as well as for personal expenses.

The restitution is to be paid to seven of Castano’s former investors, the court said.

Man dead in targeted Abbotsford shooting Reams of police tape cordoned off an Abbotsford cul-de-sac on Thursday after a shooting that left a 45-year-old man dead.

Just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Abbotsford police were called to the 3100-block Crown Court for reports of shots fired.

Jagtar Bhathal and his 10-year-old son, Gurkarn Bhathal live nearby and heard five gunshots on Wednesday night while they were doing some woodworking. “I thought they were fireworks, but they were actually gunshots,� said Gurkarn. He and his father went outside to see what was happening and saw police arrive. Officers who were first on scene found a man who was suffering from gunshot wounds and they performed first aid until paramedics arrived and took over.

The man was taken to hospital, but died from his injures shortly before 10 p.m. He has been identified as 45-year-old Abbotsford

resident Gurdev “Dave� Hair. He was known to police and has a criminal record that includes property and drug offences, and acts of violence. According to online court records, he was convicted of being involved in a driveby shooting in the late 1990s and an assault related to a kidnapping in 2012.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the investigation.

IHIT spokeswoman Cpl. Meghan Foster said that it is too early to tell if the homicide is linked to the ongoing Townline Hill conflict, which is a fight over drug line territory on the west side of the city. The street where Hair was shot is just outside of the Townline Hill area.

She could not say whether he lived on the street where he was shot or was in the area for another reason.On Thursday morning, officers walked up and down the streets adjacent to Crown Court and interviewed neighbours.

DMJ Painting Ltd.

Just one call for your all painting needs * Old & New Homes * Town Houses Appartments * Commercial & Residential * Interior & Exterior * Any kind of Paint Job

* * * * *

Stucco Paint Spray Painting Pressure Washing Sky Paint for Ceiling Fence Painting * Rolling Painting

 Â? Â? Â

Over

10 Years of Experience

Free estimates - Fast and quality work

Mandeep

604-767-4954

Jagdeep

604-338-7147

10

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Vancouver Island cat that took on seven pit bulls was just being protective, owners say

The owners of an elderly cat named Baby say their pet’s sudden reputation as a fearless mauler of pit bull dogs is completely undeserved.

Betty Jean Thompson, 78, and her husband Del said they are mystified by the public interest in an incident that happened Monday evening on the front lawn of their Saanich home. Thompson said she was tending her garden when a group of women walking seven large dogs approached on the sidewalk and one of the dogs showed a friendly interest in her.

Beside her lay Baby, the stray, creamcoloured cat that adopted the Thompsons almost 16 years ago. “She’s kind of a slow sort of thinking cat, but one thing is she is very protective of me,” Thompson said.

Thompson said the dog crossed the lawn.

She said she warned the woman walking three of the animals that a cat was nearby, and the

walker immediately tried to tug her pet back toward the sidewalk.

But the dog’s owner, Javiera Rodriguez, offered a different version of events. She said she and three other women involved in a canine walking group were strolling by Thompson’s property with seven dogs when a cat leapt unprovoked from the bushes and latched onto the face of a three-year-old pit bull named Bandida.

Thompson agreed that her cat “set on” one of the pit bulls that was on the property, but she says the cat did not leap out of bushes to attack the dog.

“There is no ambush about it,” she said.

“Somebody is blowing this all up.”

By the time the two animals were separated, the dog and one of the walkers had been hurt, and Thompson said Baby was hanging limp but uninjured from the jaws of the surprised pooch.

Nanaimo hole-digger living the dream after $21M lottery win

A Nanaimo man is already living the dream after winning the $21-million jackpot in last Saturday’s Lotto 6/49 draw.

“I bought two BMWs. One for me and one for my friend,” the 52-year-old Bill Laharty said on Thursday. His PlayNow.com windfall set a record for the biggest online lottery win in Canada.

Laharty, who has called Nanaimo home for 22 years, described his fortune in one word: awesome.

He plans to travel to exotic places, including Bora Bora.

“Ever since I discovered I won, it’s like I’ve been in a dream. I saw this big number and had to count all the zeros. I couldn’t believe it and no one else does either. My first feeling was disbelief. Is this really happening?

“I expect this will really change my life,” added Laharty, who is not married and has no children. “I’ll travel the world and help out my

family (four brothers and sisters and 14 nieces and nephews) and friends. It’s awesome.”

Laharty — who, until his lottery win, worked for 20 years digging holes and building anchors for hydro poles — is now retired. “Now, I don’t have to do that anymore.”

Laharty said that although he’s only been buying tickets online for five years, he’s bought Lotto tickets off and on for the past 20 years.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation said that Laharty’s Vancouver Island town is now home to Canada’s two largest online lottery wins, the other one being a $7.6-million prize won in 2010 by another Nanaimo resident.

BCLC said that PlayNow.com — launched in 2004 — is the only legal online gaming website in B.C., with a total of $46.3 million awarded to PlayNow.com winners in the province in fiscal 2015/16.

India’s Independence day was celebrated with a flag raising ceremony, food, dance and musicat the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver on Monday, Aug 15. - Photo by Chandra Bodalia

Need Workers, Pay ACCORDING TO Experience

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Real-time sales numbers show a decline in ‘average’ Vancouver home prices

Earlier this month, as surging Vancouver luxury home prices were making international headlines and local real estate boards reported continued price spikes, another set of gauges was telling a different story.

These numbers revealed that average home

prices in Metro Vancouver have been falling — not just in recent weeks, but also going back several months.

The various snapshots make for a muddle that might wash out over a longer period, but it’s a cacophony of confusion for buyers and sellers trying to figure out what to do right now, not to mention homeowners obsessed with the rise and fall in the worth of their assets. Zolo, a national real estate brokerage, has been attracting attention for its tracking of MLS home sales in real time. It says the “average price” of homes sold in the last 28 days in the City of Vancouver has fallen 21.4 per cent, is down 25.1 per cent over the last three months, and down 7.4 per cent from last year.

In Richmond, the average selling price of homes is currently $779,000, down by 18.1 per cent in the last 28 days, down by 21.1 per cent in the last three months and down

Fraser Valley real estate board calls on members to fight foreign buyers’ tax

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board has issued a “call to action” to its 3,000 members, asking them to fight the new 15-per-cent tax levied on foreign home buyers.

In an email on Aug. 16, board president Charles Wiebe said the two-week-old tax has hurt clients and the housing market. The tax, aimed at curbing skyrocketing real estate prices in Metro Vancouver, has also created an “unfair ripple effect,” hurting local Canadians, Wiebe added in an interview.

“The government needs to look at it again, and change it,” he said. “There are still deals coming forward that may collapse because of this.”

The board is urging members to write to their MLAs and keep up the pressure. “It’s not uncommon for governments to amend legislation after the fact, but they’ll only do so with sufficient pressure and proof of impact,” said Wiebe in the email.

It is unclear how many real estate deals have collapsed as a result of the new levy.

The email said the number of failed deals in the region has doubled since the tax kicked in on Aug. 2, compared to the same period in July, but Wiebe said he was unable to provide specific numbers as the board is still trying to determine which transactions fell apart directly because of the tax.

by 13.1 per cent from last year. In Burnaby, the numbers fell by 11.8 per cent and 21.9 per cent, respectively, according to Zolo, which posted similar drops in other areas, too.

“These numbers are based on the average value of houses for all transactions in a given period,” said Zolo CEO Barry Allen. “It’s not that the sky is falling, but if you are buying or selling, you need to have these real-time numbers.”

Allen says his company has 300-plus agents and he’s not “out to disprove anything,” but if prices are changing, it can happen very quickly and you need information on a rolling basis” instead of only during set reporting times.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver releases monthly stats, but it, along with others, frowns on using averages.

LOCAL

11

12

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Asa Singh Johal honoured on his birthday Newcomers, no credit history required at Canada’s largest bank .

*

†

FIRST CREDIT CARD

FIRST CAR

FIRST HOME

NO ANNUAL FEE AVAILABLE 1

AT OVER 3,500 DEALERSHIPS

120 DAY RATE GUARANTEE 2

- Photo by Chandra Bodalia

Settle in faster with the RBC Newcomer Advantage™ No credit history required* when you:  Get your first credit card, with no annual fee on select cards1  Get your first car with an RBC Royal Bank® car loan at over 3,500 dealerships  Get your first home with a 120 day rate guarantee2 Plus, get a complimentary Apple iPad mini 2 when you join RBC® and open a new all-inclusive banking account.3 Visit an RBC® branch or rbc.com/credittoday or call us at 1-866-756-1103

* No credit history required for a credit card, car loan or home mortgage. Provided you meet all of Royal Bank of Canada’s eligibility and credit criteria, and provided you are a permanent resident who has arrived in Canada within the last 12 months, you may be eligible for an unsecured or secured RBC Royal Bank credit card even if you have no Canadian credit history. An RBC Royal Bank automotive car loan and residential mortgage or mortgage within an RBC Homeline Plan® are available to permanent residents and foreign workers even if you have no Canadian credit history provided you meet all of Royal Bank of Canada’s eligibility and credit criteria. † Based on market capitalization.

1 See www.rbc.com/newcomerterms for select credit cards. 2 We guarantee your interest rate for the selected mortgage type and term for up to 120 days from the application date. If the mortgage is not funded within the 120 day period, the interest rate guarantee expires.

3 Conditions apply. To get an Apple iPad mini 2, you must be a new Eligible Personal Client, open one of the Eligible Personal Deposit accounts with RBC Royal Bank during the Promotional Period and complete the criteria by October 31, 2016. Offer available from May 4, 2016 to September 2, 2016. Apple is not a sponsor of, nor a participant in, this promotion. Offer cannot be combined with any other personal deposit account. For full terms and conditions visit www.rbc.com/termsandconditions. Other restrictions and conditions apply to all offers. Each of these offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time and each is subject to change without notice. For complete Terms and Conditions visit any RBC Royal Bank branch or visit www.rbc.com/newcomerterms. Personal lending products and residential mortgages are offered by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada.

RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. VPS96128 113244 (07/2016)

India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas (#5 Road) in Richmond celebrated the birthday of its chairman, Asa Singh Johal, who is also a respected pioneer, businessman and philanthropist. Johal has built a very successful business enterprise. His Terminal Group of companies including two sawmills and a remanufacturing plant in Washington State, employing more than 500 people has made Asa Singh Johal as one of the leading businessmen in the province.

Asa Singh Johal has not only excelled in his business acumen but also he stands at the front line of philanthropy. This soft spoken stalwart of the Indo-Canadian community and chairman of India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, has donated millions of dollars to various worthwhile causes and organizations.

Be it the Children’s Hospital, UBC, Cancer Society, Vancouver General Hospital, Richmond Hospital or any other cause, Asa is there to help.

He has donated more than $4 million to the BC Children’s Hospital so far and still giving more every year. Furthermore, Asa and his family have donated $1.5 million to the BC Cancer Society/Foundation beside the VGH. On top of that he has donated generously to UBC for various projects including scholarships for students. The Johal Family answered the call/

request for an auditorium in Asa’s hometown Jandiala (Jalandhar) by building an impressive auditorium at a cost of $165,000 at Girls Higher secondary School. This school serves more than 750 students over an 18 kilometer radius around Jandiala. It is an impressive facility designed to serve the growing needs of the school. Not only that, whenever there is a worthwhile cause Asa and his family are there to help.

At 94, Asa keeps himself fully active not only physically but also socially and mentally. As a matter of fact, he is a great role model for others.

The management committee of India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas was pleased to recognize Mr. Johal’s contribution. On behalf of the management committee General Secretary Mohan Singh Sandhu and Assistant Secretary Balwant Singh Sanghera paid very deserving tribute to Mr. Johal and his wife Mrs. Kashmir Kaur Johal. The overflowing Diwan (Prayer) Hall included the entire Johal family as well as a large number of relatives, friends, well- wishers and prominent members of the community. On behalf of the management committee President Sohan Singh Basi and Mrs. Kashmir Kaur Johal presented Asa Singh Johal with a beautiful plaque honouring Mr. Johal’s dedication, commitment, leadership and service.

All of us wish Mr. Johal a happy, healthy long life.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

The presentation ceremony of the Prem Goel Memorial & Humanitarian Awards was held on her birthday anniversary by Dr Goel Foundation on August 9 , 2016 - Photo by Chandra Bodalia

Commercial crabber fined $20,000 for fishing in a closed and contaminated area On July 20, 2016, Burnaby resident Danny My Ho pleaded guilty to four violations of the Fisheries Act in Sechelt Provincial Court. The Honourable Judge Steven Merrick fined Mr. Ho $20,000 for fishing for Dungeness crab in an area closed to commercial crab harvesting due to dioxin contamination.

The charges stem from Mr. Ho’s fishing activities in Howe Sound during August 2015, as skipper of the commercial crabbing vessel the New Star. On October 9, 2015, a DFO resource management biologist requested that Conservation and Protection fishery officers investigate the fishing records of the New Star. A subsequent inspection of the vessel’s electronic monitoring data and logbook revealed that Mr. Ho was harvesting commercial crab between August 15 and 26 up to one kilometer inside an area closed due to dioxin contamination near Roberts Creek and the Trail Islands on the Sunshine Coast.

Quick Facts • In B.C. consumption advisories, fishery closures, and monitoring programs have been in place for areas with shellfish, and fish that are contaminated by dioxins and furans, since the 1980s.

• The commercial harvest and sale of crab from a dioxin closure area poses substantial health risks to consumers.

• Illegal commercial harvest and sale of

crabs from closed contaminated areas may also have a negative influence on consumer confidence and affect the marketing of all fish products domestically and internationally.

• The commercial crab fishery accounts for over one quarter (approximately 27%) of the wholesale value of the province’s wild shellfish products and supports substantial employment in the harvesting and processing sectors. The preliminary estimate of the 2014 coast-wide commercial landed value is $46.7M. The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the long-term health and productivity of Canada’s fisheries resources, and the habitat that supports them, for generations to come. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a mandate to protect and conserve marine resources and to prosecute offenders under the Fisheries Act. It ensures and promotes compliance with the Act and other laws and regulations through a combination of land, air, and sea patrols, as well as education and awareness activities.

As part of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s work to end illegal activity, the Department asks the public for information on activities of this nature or any contravention of the Fisheries Act and Regulations. Anyone with information can call the toll-free violation reporting line at 1-800-465-4336.

LOCAL

13

14

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Pakistan Day celebrations

Local Pakistanis celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day in Vancouver on Aug 14.

Consul General of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Tariq conducted flag hoisting ceremony.

Are you suffering from: · Anxiety · Sports Injuries · Migraines

· Insomnia

· Eczema

· Psoriasis

· Headaches

· Shoulder pain

· Allergies

· Low back pain

· Knee pain

· Male sexual problems

· Low energy

· Over weight

· Female sexual problems

Seek professional help from a licensed healthcare practitioner with 27 years of experience at Lotus Advance Health Centre.

Harjot Sidhu DHMS, RAc Covered by: B.C. Medical, ICBC, Worksafe BC, DVA, Blue Cross and other extended health insurance.

Call today to book an appointment @ (604)951-9987

BC keeps freeze on carbon tax in new climate plan, won’t adjust target dates The BC Liberals will not increase its carbon tax, rejecting a recommendation from a group of advisers to increase the levy to fight climate change.

The province released its Climate Action Plan today, promising to take action on 21 measures to help it meet the target to reduce emissions by 80 per cent of 2007 levels by 2050.

By sticking to the 2050 date, the province has also decided against moving up the target to 2030, as its Climate Leadership Team recommended.

The group of experts, First Nations, and business leaders who were appointed by the government to the Climate Leadership Team made 32 recommendations last fall, including raising the $30-per-tonne carbon tax by $10

annually starting in 2018.

The carbon tax has been in place since 2008 but includes some industry exemptions.

The government says it will re-evaluate the carbon tax once other jurisdictions catch up to BC.

Form 10 (Rule 4-4 (3))

No. 157863

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA JODH SINGH KHERA

PLAINTIFF AND: PARMINDER SINGH GILL, KIRANJIT KAUR GILL, SUKHDEV SINGH JALLI, BALJIT GILL & KIRANDIP JHIM

DEFENDANTS ADVERTISEMENT [Rule 22-3 of the Supreme Court Civil Rules applies to all forms.]

To: Kirandip Jhim TAKE NOTICE THAT on 7 July 2016, an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the New Westminster Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 157863 by way of this advertisement.

In the proceeding, the Plaintiff claims the following relief against you: a.

Nonpecuniary damages; b.

Damages for loss of income and opportunities to earn income; c.

Damages for loss of earning capacity; d.

Damages for loss of housekeeping capacity; e.

Damages for future care costs; f.

Special damages; g.

The costs of health services received or to be received as applicable under the said Health Care Costs Recovery Act; h.

Interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act R.S.B.C 1996, c. 79 and amendments thereto; i.

The Costs of this action; and j.

Such further and other relief as this Honourable Court deems just.

You must file a responding pleading within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you.

You may obtain, from the New Westminster Registry, at Begbie Square 651 Carnarvon Street New Westminster BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement.

This advertisement is placed by Jodh Singh Khera whose address for service is Suite 200-15240 56 Avenue, Surrey BC. Fax number for service: 1-844-206-5441.

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Pattullo Bridge repairs to be completed by October

15

Ottawa looking for ‘middle ground’ in revamp of temporary foreign worker program Federal Immigration Minister John McCallum expects a report next month on a revamp to the temporary foreign worker program.

McCallum says the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources should be ready to present its report to Parliament in September.

The previous Conservative government

overhauled the program in 2014 by phasing in a 10 per cent cap on the number of temporary foreign workers most businesses can hire.

It also disallowed the program in regions of Canada with high unemployment.

The reforms followed a number of controversies that dogged the program, including reports of fast-food franchise restaurants favouring temporary foreign

workers over local employees.

McCallum said in Calgary that the program at first approved virtually everybody until “everything exploded” and it was cut back to a point where hardly anyone was getting in.

In areas such as Alberta, he said, there’s a strong demand for temporary foreign workers in the agriculture, hospitality and meat-packing sectors.

C.S.T. Consultants Inc.

BC Helps Parents Boost their Education Savings!

If you’ve had to make alternative plans to avoid the Pattullo Bridge while traffic has been reduced to one lane or closed altogether, you’ll be glad to know the work appears to be on track for the scheduled completion date in October.

“It’s very much on schedule,” says TransLink Chief Executive Kevin Desmond. “We’ll be able to, I think, talk about in the coming days, exactly when we can restore all the lanes.”

And that’s despite a July that wasn’t dry — which is the ideal condition for construction.

“Things are going extremely well,” says Desmond. “We’ve had a good summer. July was a little unusually wet, but the project is proceeding very, very well.”

The work is focusing on the bridge deck, and comes at a cost of $100 million. It’s a bit of a stop-gap measure, with TransLink hoping to eventually replace the bridge altogether.

Once construction begins on a new crossing, the transit authority expects that process to take at least five years.

Currently, the bridge is closed to traffic two nights each week and two weekends each month.

Start saving for your child’s future education in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and receive up to $8,400 in government grants.1 Open a CST RESP now and you’ll start receiving the Canada Education Savings grant (CESG). The CESG can add up to $7,200 to your child’s RESP. When your child turns six, they can receive an additional $1,200 from the B.C. Government.

Open a CST RESP today!

Surjit S. Madhopuri Branch Manager C.S.T. Consultants Inc. Branch 888 (604) 377- 4171 / (604) 594 - 7200 surjit.madhopuri@cstresp.com http://www.cstresp.com/6117 1 The Canada Education Savings Grant matches 20% of the first $2,500 you contribute to your child’s RESP each year up to a lifetime maximum of $7,200. BC Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG) is a one-time $1,200 grant available to BC resident children born on or after January 1st, 2007. Children are eligible for the BCTESG on their sixth birthday. You have until the day before your child’s ninth birthday to apply for the BCTESG. Conditions apply.

The CST Plan is only sold by Prospectus. You can get copies of the prospectus from www.cst.org or by calling 1.877.333.RESP(7377).

WALIA LAW GROUP WLG

Barristers, Solicitors & Notary Public

CAR ACCIDENTS • ICBC injury claims • Alberta injury claims

CIVIL & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

• Builder's Liens • Collections • Contract Disputes

REAL ESTATE

• Purchase, Sale & Lease of Property • Purchase, Sale & Lease of a Business • Refinancing of Mortgages & Loans

WILLS & ESTATES

• Power of Attorney • Probate • Representation Agreements

IMMIGRATION

• Appeals • Detention Reviews • Federal Court Matters • Refugee Claims • Spousal Applications & Sponsorships • Visas

FAMILY

• Divorce • Separation Agreements • Child Custody & Support

CRIMINAL

• Assault • Bail Hearings • Drinking & Driving • Drug Offences • Fraud • Robbery & Theft

UNIT 103B - 13753 72ND AVE., SURREY

604.593.7773

AMAN WALIA

aman@wlglawyers.ca

RYAN WALIA

ryan@wlglawyers.ca

FREE CONSULTATION www.wlglawyers.ca

MANJIT WALIA GURPREET BILLING

manjit@wlglawyers.ca

gurpreet@wlglawyers.ca

111-55 WESTWINDS CRES, NE CALGARY

403.590.7779

16

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Canada to increase anti-terror efforts with new office to curb radicalization Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the Canadian government will step up its anti-terror efforts, but won’t be rushed into passing new laws in the wake of a foiled plot in Ontario last week.

“You don’t develop good law in a panic,” Goodale said Wednesday following a speech to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in Ottawa.

His comments come after ISIS sympathizer Aaron Driver was killed last week in Strathroy, Ont. The RCMP was tipped off by the FBI about a “martyrdom video” and a planned attack within 72 hours in an urban centre during morning or afternoon rush hour. A subsequent inquest determined Driver died from RCMP gunfire.

Goodale said the government is in the final stages of hiring a senior adviser that will spearhead an anti-terror

program to counter radicalization, with a new national office opening sometime in the fall.

“That person will be directing a very important effort to up our game in Canada in terms of recognizing and understanding the process of radicalization, who’s vulnerable to it, why they would be vulnerable, and what are the most effective tools and instruments … to prevent the problem in the first place.”

Driver, 24, was under a court-ordered peace bond intended to limit his activities after the RCMP became aware of his communications with what they said were wellknown ISIS supporters in the U.K. and the U.S. The incident raised questions about the effectiveness of peace bonds as a tool to deal with suspected terrorists and the need to review Canada’s anti-terror laws.

Canada’s immigration detention program to get $138M makeover The Canadian government is committing millions to upgrade immigration detention centres across Canada.

Immigration detention facilities in Vancouver and Laval, Que., are also set to be replaced. Canada’s Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale made the $138-million announcement Monday morning at the Laval Immigration Holding Centre. He said the objective is to make detention a last resort.

“In my first few months as minister responsible for Canada Border Services Agency, I have certainly heard the concerns about immigration detention, and I’ve studied those concerns with great care,” Goodale said.

“The government is anxious to address the weaknesses that exist and to do better.”

Samer Muscati, the director of the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program, said it was reassuring to hear Goodale address concerns about excessive use of detention in his remarks today.

“He’s saying the right things and it’s a positive development that he’s saying these things, but of course we’ll need to see what happens in terms of actions that follow,” he

said. “The proof will be in the pudding.”

The government will soon begin consultations with stakeholders with the aim of finding alternatives and ways to minimize the number of minors in detention. ​According to the Canada Border Services Agency, there are, on average, 450 to 500 people who are detained at any given time under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The End Immigration Detention Network says 15 people have died in detention while in CBSA custody since 2000. It says reforms are welcome, but the system is inherently unfair.

“Immigration detention including in immigration holding centres is imprisonment without charges or trial. It should end, not be expanded by throwing over a hundred million dollars at it,” said the Network’s spokesperson Tings Chak. A Red Cross investigation in 2014 found numerous shortcomings at facilities for immigrant detainees, including overcrowding and inadequate mental health care.

Newcomers are often held in provincial jails or police facilities alongside suspected gang members and violent offenders.

Inmate charged with murder after deadly Surrey Pretrial fight

The man killed after a fight between two cell mates at Surrey Pretrial earlier this month has been identified as 25-year-old John Michael Murphy.

The other cell mate, 22-year-old Jordan Cole Burt, has been charged with second degree murder, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Wednesday.

Police say the two men didn’t know each other prior to their incarceration and were sharing a cell while waiting to appear in court in unrelated cases.

“As this matter is now before the courts, the events and reasons that led up to the altercation cannot be released,” said Corporal Meghan Foster of IHIT. The fight broke out on Aug. 3 around 7:30 p.m. Police say correctional officers intervened in the fight, which happened at around 7:30 p.m., and separated the two men.

The victim, Murphy, was taken to hospital with extensive injuries and died at hospital just before 1:30 a.m. Thursday, according to police.

Burt appeared in court this morning and remains in police custody.

Pratap Singh Baghela passes away August 26th 1931 to August 12th 2016 Friends & Family of Pratap Singh Baghela of Delta, are mouning his death. He is survived by 2 sons, 5 grand children and 1 great grand child. He will always be remembered by Vedic Seniors Parivar Center members of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey BC and his devoted family members.

Victoria’s tent city solution creating headaches When a judge ordered residents of Victoria’s tent city to pack up before August 8, their primary destination was a repurposed seniors care facility on Johnson Street.

Now, some neighbours of that facility are complaining that there has been a sudden increase in disturbing behaviour, large vocal crowds loitering outside, public drinking and drug use. Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps told Khalil Akhtar from those issues

are just temporary.

“All of the issues that we’re hearing — and we are hearing some — are growing pains, moving-in pains.”

Helps says people have only been at the

residence for just over a week and the last people finished moving in yesterday.

“Everyone knows the building was rushed so that people could meet the deadline that the judge set for tent city ... So I think everyone needs a chance to settle in and have some furniture so that they can sit inside and not outside.”

Mayor Helps says the biggest problem has been the fire alarm. She says the building has extremely sensitive fire alarms, and there was an instance when the fire department came five times within 24 hours. “If one person is having a cigarette in their room, it triggers an alarm that goes off in the whole building and then the fire department comes,” she said. “That is just a building glitch that is a huge disruption to everybody.”

Helps says the fire department is working with the Portland Hotel Society — who run the building — to work out an interim solution while they get a new fire detection system in place.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

18 i Saturday, March 26, 2016

DREAM CARPET

17

18

LOCAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Police hunting for missing South Asian senior Surrey RCMP is re-appealing to the public for assistance in locating a missing female.

Maya Kaur SINGH was last seen at August 10th as she left her home for another family’s residence.

It wasn’t discovered until August 13th that she didn’t make it to her destination and was reported to police as missing (see previous release).

Maya SINGH is described as a 68 year old Fijian female, 5’3” tall, 155 pounds, with black shoulder length hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black and white striped hoody, pink top, and plaid pajama pants. Maya SINGH was also seen carrying three large purses/handbags (see attached photos).

Surrey RCMP Missing Person’s Unit is leading this investigation. Investigators have located surveillance photos from August 10th, the day she was

last seen. The photos come from a business in the 12100 block of 72nd Avenue in Surrey.

“Police and family are concerned for Maya SINGH’s health and well-being,” says Corporal Scotty Schumann.

“She does not appear to be in distress on the surveillance photos but quite likely is lost and unaware of how to get home or ask for help given her current medical condition.”

Maya SINGH generally uses public transportation as her main mode of transportation.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca.

Liberal Health Minister says $1,700 she spent in one day on limousine service was ‘inappropriate’ Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott concedes it was “inappropriate” to spend $1,700 on a car service to drive her around the Greater Toronto Area for a day, and says it is not something she will do again.

Philpott attended three events on March 31, travelling from her home in the federal riding of Markham-Stouffville to Hamilton, from Hamilton to Toronto, and back to her riding again to attend a gala.

It was a busy day that also included $211 in airfare, according to publicly available travel expense reports.

Philpott travelled to Hamilton that day to announce roughly $20 million in funding for chronic disease research at McMaster University.

In Toronto, she participated in an announcement by the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement and the Canadian Frailty Network that Mount Sinai Hospital’s elder health-care strategy would

be extended to 18 other facilities.

The day ended at a James Bond-themed gala at the Angus Glen Golf Club in support of the Evergreen Hospice in Stouffville.

The bill for ground transportation amounted to $1,709, including a $223 gratuity, all charged to Philpott’s Health Canada account.

That amount, which covered a full day’s worth of service, was paid to Executive Sedan Livery Service Inc., a Toronto-based limousine company. Its owner, Reza Shirani, was a volunteer on Philpott’s electoral campaign last year.

Her office has since revealed even higher expenses paid to the same car service, including a $1,994 bill for a car on the day the minister spoke at a July gathering of the Assembly of First Nations in Niagara Falls.

The minister also paid the company $3,814 for 20 trips to Toronto’s Pearson Airport before flying to Ottawa for ministerial business.

True or False? Credit Scores Matter for Newcomers We often hear how necessary building a credit history is to settling into Canada. It is a key part of the process used to determine whether a person is eligible for a loan, including how much one can borrow. In addition to borrowing, credit history is often required for day to day living needs like setting up utilities or a cell phone, buying a car, buying or renting a home, to name a few.

Nearly half (45%) of South Asian and Chinese immigrants (who have lived in Canada for 5 years or less) reveal their financials needs are much more complex than in their home country. The sentiment is truer among South Asian newcomers (56%) and those that arrived to Canada in the past year (66%).

Why credit score matters: Canada’s central credit bureaus gather information from all the lenders that you do business with to determine your credit score.

The better the credit score, the more likely you are to qualify for credit.

Your credit rating is based on your record of managing your finances responsibly.

Lenders look at how you handle your

financial obligations, such as whether you pay your monthly bills on time, carry a balance, or regularly miss payments.

Many newcomers to Canada are surprised at how important credit scores are, or how they work. The credit system in Canada may not always take into account financial history in another country and the concept of building a credit history can be unfamiliar, especially in places where cash or your bank balance is the most important financial consideration.

What you can do: One of the first things you should do if you are new to Canada, is gain a better understanding of Canada’s financial system.

Speak with an RBC Advisor, take the time to ask the important questions and do everything you can to immerse yourself in the Canadian system. In fact, according to the poll, newcomers would encourage others in their situation to go to the branch (39%) or meet with a financial planner (34%) to get free financial advice. Another one –third (29%) would encourage people to sign up for

free financial literacy sessions to learn about banking in Canada.

Do you understand credit scores?

Test your knowledge with the following True or False statements: Everyone needs their own credit score.

TRUE: Your credit score is yours and yours alone. If you are married, you both need credit in your name in order to establish a credit score. If your credit card, car loan or mortgage is in your spouse’s name only, you are missing a valuable opportunity to build your own credit score. You can’t rely on your spouse’s credit history for your personal credit needs.

Credit history data stays on your ranking forever.

FALSE: In Canada, data stays on your credit rating for seven years.

Missed payments show on your credit score.

TRUE: Credit scores are maintained by credit reporting agencies, and include whether you have paid your bills such as utilities, mobile phone and credit card on

time, if you have missed payments, and if you have outstanding debt. Over time, this data will form a pattern of how well you pay back - or don’t pay - your debt. This is why it is so important to pay at least the minimum payment on all of your bills, on time, even if they seem small or insignificant.

My credit history from my home country will be reflected in my Canadian Credit Score.

FALSE: Your credit score in Canada starts with your activity here in Canada; for example the first time you borrow money, set up utilities, or purchase a cell phone.

Understand your credit score: One last tip: It’s a good idea to check your own credit history once a year by requesting a report from one of Canada’s credit bureaus TransUnion or Equifax. This will not only help you track how you are doing, but also help you detect any errors and protect yourself against identity fraud by ensuring the information is accurate.

Understanding the credit system in Canada is the first step in creating a solid financial footing in your new home.

NATIONAL

Saturday, August 20, 2016

TELUS Transports the Home of the Future to the PNE TELUS is bringing the home of the future to the present-day PNE, giving fairgoers a sneak peek into what will soon be possible when homes are connected to a state-of-the art fibre optic network.

In addition to showcasing the most cutting-edge technology available today, the Future Home takes us into the future by previewing smart-home innovations that will become commonplace in homes connected to the lightning-fast PureFibre fibre optic network. TELUS collaborated with technology leaders including Samsung, Nokia, Withings and IBM to help bring the near-term possibilities enabled by dramatically faster Internet speeds to life.

The 585-square-foot concept home simulates a small condo and offers an immersive technology experience demonstrating how technology will soon make our lives safer, healthier and more efficient than ever before: • Biometric security systems will allow us to lock and unlock our homes using facial recognition; keeping our homes safer and more secure • Smart fridges will plan our menus while smart cooktops will guide us through new recipes with a step-by-step instructions and even calculate the nutritional value of our meals to make sure we stay on track with our wellness plans • A connected home office with an interactive touch table will make traditional commuting a thing of the past as we connect with our colleagues and customers over high-definition video conference • A connected home gym will keep us healthier by making exercising an engaging and immersive experience, while home health monitors will allow us to conduct personal health assessments and share information with medical professionals from the comfort of our home • Connected sensors and cameras will allow us to remotely monitor our children, pets and even our plants on our smartphones, providing us with peace of mind like never before • Digital art will bring our décor to life and allow us to change the look of our wall

to suit our moods • Next-generation home entertainment will be enjoyed through virtual reality and the movie-theatre experience will come right to our living rooms when the lifelike 4K ultra HD Optik TV experience is brought to life on an awe-inspiring 78” Samsung Curved UHD TV The arrival of the Future Home follows TELUS’ announcement last year that it is investing $1 billion to connect Vancouver homes and businesses to the TELUS PureFibre network, which currently offers plans with symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and an astonishing 1TB of capacity. TELUS also recently became the first and only provider in Western Canada to offer the stunning clarity of ultra-high-definition TV with the launch of Optik 4K. “The TELUS PureFibre network is the most advanced communications infrastructure available in the world today and will soon bring symmetrical speeds of a gigabit and higher to homes and businesses throughout Vancouver,” said Tony Geheran, EVP & President, Broadband Networks, TELUS. “We’re building the network of the future in Vancouver and have created the Future Home to offer a compelling glimpse into how this technology will soon transform our homes and nearly every aspect of our lives.”

All Future Home visitors will have the opportunity to enter a contest sponsored

by TELUS, where they will have a chance to win a prize pack, courtesy of Samsung, which includes a 55” Samsung UHD LED Smart TV (retail value $1,600), a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 LTE 9.7 (retail value $600) and a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (retail value $850) - no purchase is necessary.

The Future Home will be located west of the Agrodome at the PNE from August 20 to September 5 (closed August 22 and 29).

Free tours will be open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

While at the PNE, visitors can also take a selfie at the stunning VANCOUVER mural, designed by mosaic artist Jason Dussault and gifted to the PNE by TELUS, on display in the PNE Amphitheatre.

19

Bangladesh extends detention of Toronto student as photos surface of him holding gun Tahmid Khan was led to a Bangladeshi court Saturday, where a judge authorized police to continue holding the University of Toronto student in connection with a deadly café attack claimed by ISIS that killed 20 hostages.

The six-day extension comes about one week after Bangladeshi police announced that the 22-year-old had been arrested, seeking permission from the court to question him along with British national Hasnat Karim, 47, for 10 days. Friends and family of the Canadian permanent resident have vigorously maintained that Khan has been held in police custody since the July 1 attack, and is innocent. “They

don’t have to articulate to the court what the suspicion is, whether they have any evidence,” lawyer Marlys Edwardh told the Bangladeshi authorities. “They’re not obliged to do anything more than saying, ‘We have a suspicion and we’d like a few more days to investigate.’ That’s what happened today.” Saturday’s decision followed on the publication of photos in the Dhaka Tribune apparently showing Khan holding a gun on the rooftop of the Holey Artisan Bakery restaurant, along with one of the suspects in the attack. Security forces would later storm the restaurant on July 2, killing the gunmen and rescuing the remaining 13 hostages.

20

National

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Harjit Sajjan has numbers but not location for African peacekeeping Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan knows how many troops he wants to send to Africa, but says he has no clear direction from cabinet on where to place them.

Sajjan told reporters in a conference call on Monday, at the end of a five country tour in the troubled region, that an announcement on Canada’s renewed United Nations peacekeeping commitment will be made shortly.

He wouldn’t say what the number might be.

There has been a lot of speculation about a possible Canadian contribution to existing missions in Mali, and perhaps even Congo.

The UN Security Council recently approved

a beefed-up protection force of 4,000 troops in South Sudan, which has been torn apart by civil war. But the government in that nation has said it won’t co-operate.

When asked if any country had been stricken off his list as a result of the fact-finding mission, Sajjan did not rule out South Sudan, or any nation in the region.

He rejected the notion Africa is somewhat off the beaten path when it comes to Canada’s security interests, saying peace support

operations and de-escalating conflicts are concepts that have been raised repeatedly in the Liberal government’s defence policy review.

“I think it’s very important for Canadians — and the rest of the world — to know the challenges and the absolute atrocities that are being committed in Africa,” he said. “They can’t be ignored.”

But there are few countries — or UN

missions for that matter — without some messy political or humanitarian aspects that could threaten to derail the good intentions that underpin the Liberal election promise to make Canada a player in peacekeeping again.

A new international report, released Monday by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, says the militant group al-Shabab, like the Islamic State, has been able to recruit young men and women from countries beyond its power base.

In West Africa, UN peacekeepers have been involved in an increasingly dangerous stabilization mission in Mali, a country that’s also facing an Islamic insurgency.

Job Makers rev up BC economy The latest BC Job Makers represent diverse sectors of the economy from different parts of the province with the common goal of creating jobs and growing B.C.’s economy.

This round of BC Job Makers tell the stories of the province’s first major chain of restaurants and how they are leading the way in creating new Red Seal Chefs; a small, one store, plastics shop that grew into a multinational company; a family owned farm that grew into a world leader in ingredient processing; and a production company that infused a small town’s economy with $5 million. BC Job Makers is a forum to promote the success of businesses in our province. By

sharing their success stories on the BC Jobs Plan website, entrepreneurs encourage others to start or expand a business. Job makers highlight the strength of the economy and are proof that B.C. is a great place to do business.

Quick Facts: * Over 11, 000 manufacturing jobs were created in B.C. between 2014 and 2015 * In 2014, manufacturing contributed $14.7 billion to the B.C. economy * The agrifoods sector in B.C. contributed $3.8 billion to the local economy in 2014 * B.C. has exported $3 billion in agricultural products to 150 markets, and increase of 21% since 2011

Trudeau won’t commit to a Supreme Court judge from Atlantic Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says regional representation is important but won’t guarantee the country’s top court will continue to have a judge from Atlantic Canada.

Trudeau said Monday his Liberal government is weighing several factors as it considers the next vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada. “We need to make sure that we’re folding in all sorts of different aspects to get the best possible people to sit on the Supreme Court,” he told reporters in Corner Brook, N.L., as he began a string of East Coast visits.

“Having the perspective from Atlantic Canada is an extremely important one, and we’re looking forward to making sure we make the right choice.”

Justice Thomas Cromwell of Nova Scotia

retires next month, but Trudeau appears to be departing from the convention of automatically filling that place with another judge from the region. That prospect drew criticism last week after the government announced it would make the selection process more transparent by having a new non-partisan advisory board develop a short list of potential new judges. The seven-member independent panel, led by former prime minister Kim Campbell, will review candidates from across the country.

Trudeau’s mandate letter to Campbell asks her to ensure prospective judges are “functionally bilingual” and reflect Canada’s ethnic diversity. Candidates from Atlantic Canada are expected to be on that short list and are encouraged to apply.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Trudeau says rights must be balanced with security in battling terrorism An alleged terrorist plot in Ontario that created anxieties over police monitoring of suspects hasn’t shaken Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s emphasis on balancing civil liberties with public safety.

In his first reaction to an alleged plot that led to the death of Aaron Driver in Strathroy, Ont., Trudeau said Tuesday that balancing individual rights with keeping Canadians secure from bombing threats has to be handled with care.

“Canada is a country that values its freedom (and) its basic charter rights,” he said during a stop in Bridgetown, N.S., for an infrastructure announcement.

“All Canadians expect their government to do two things: to keep Canadians safe and to defend and uphold the values and rights that all Canadians hold dear.”

“Getting that balance right isn’t always easy in the challenging situation we now live in but it’s extremely important.”

Last week, the RCMP fielded media

questions about why it was the FBI and not the Mounties who discovered a video that led them to Driver, who police said had threatened to detonate an explosive in an urban centre. Trudeau was asked the same question Tuesday but did not answer directly.

Driver died Wednesday night after a confrontation with police that saw a bomb detonated in a taxi cab.

Police have said he made a martyrdom video that described his plan. The Ontario Provincial Police said Tuesday an autopsy shows Driver died from a gunshot wound. Trudeau said to applause from about 300 people gathered along the tranquil Annapolis River that he congratulates the security services and police for “having managed to prevent any serious incidents related to this particular individual.”

“It is something we continue to work very, very hard on to keep Canadians safe in their homes and communities right across this country.”

Inflation in Canada dips to 1.3% in July Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.3 per cent last month as consumers paid less for gasoline, Statistics Canada reported Friday.

That’s down from 1.5 per cent in June.

Pump prices fell by 5.6 per cent in July, bringing their 12-month drop to 14 per cent. Fuel oil and natural gas prices also were down by double digits from a year earlier.

Clothing prices fell year over year, but consumers paid more for food and shelter, the data agency said.

Canadians paid 10.3 per cent more for fresh or frozen fish last month compared to July 2015. The annual gain in fish prices is the largest in more than two years.

On a monthly basis, prices fell 0.2 per cent in July compared to June.

The core rate of inflation, which strips out volatile elements like fresh produce and fuel, was unchanged from June at 2.1 per cent.

Consumer prices rose less in July than in June in seven provinces. But on an annual basis, the consumer price index was up more in New Brunswick (+2.5 per cent) and in Newfoundland and Labrador (+3.4 per cent) as both provinces boosted the

provincial portion of the HST on July 1 by two percentage points.

Here are the annual inflation rates in the other provinces: P.E.I.: 0.6%.

Nova Scotia: 0.8%.

Quebec: 0.2%.

Ontario: 1.5%.

Manitoba: 1.5%. Sask.: 1.1%.

Alberta: 0.7%.

B.C.: 2.1%.

“Markets may be worrying about Canada’s economic growth performance, but underlying inflation certainly isn’t raising any eyebrows,” noted TD economist Leslie Preston in a commentary.

In a separate report, Statistics Canada said retail sales in June unexpectedly fell by 0.1 per in June from the month before.

Canadians spent less on food, beverages and clothing, offsetting higher sales of motor vehicles. Sales at new-car dealers rose by 2.5 per cent — the first such increase in five months, Statistics Canada said.

Sales of alcohol fell 4.7 per cent — the largest monthly drop in the category since June 2013.

Sales fell in five provinces, led by 0.8 per cent drops in Quebec and Nova Scotia, and a 0.4 per cent drop in Alberta.

In Saskatchewan, by 2.1 per cent, led by stronger sales at car dealerships.

Meridian Credit Union to launch a national bank Meridian, the largest credit union in Ontario, says it will create a new national bank to serve customers outside Ontario.

Meridian Bank is not expected to begin operations for another two years, offering online and mobile banking services.

Initially, Meridian Bank will not have any bricks-and-mortar branches. But Meridian CEO Bill Maurin told CBC News that a few branches will be built in the years after it launches online. “It will be very selective,” he said, adding that Meridian Bank eventually plans to expand beyond retail banking.

While Canadians are comfortable doing retail banking online, he said commercial banking is “a face-to-face business” that requires a street presence.

Meridian says its new bank will be a wholly

owned subsidiary and its shares will not be publicly traded. As a credit union, Meridian has aggressively tried to take market share from the big banks and from online banks like Tangerine and PC Financial. It made a splash earlier this year by offering one-year fixed mortgages at 1.69 per cent, below what virtually every other lender was charging.

“We pride ourselves on being bold and feisty and we will bring that philosophy to Meridian Bank,” Maurin said. Meridian could have chosen to convert from a provincially regulated credit union to a federal credit union with power to operate across the country. But like most credit unions, it has chosen not to do that. So far, only one provincially regulated credit union — New Brunswick-based Caisse populaire acadienne ltée.

NATIONAL

21

PUNJAB

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Majithia deserves jail for drug mess: Cong Punjab Congress leaders today declared a war on drugs at a rally here.

In one voice, they held Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia responsible for spreading the scourge of drugs in the state and destroying an entire generation. For which, they said, he deserved to be sent to jail.

The sentiment was summed up best by PPCC chief Capt Amarinder when he said, “I want to see the sparkling smile back on every Punjabi’s face.

One generation is already lost. We have to

save the next generation.” He promised that he would finish the problem of drugs within four weeks. The former CM said that not only had the Badals and Majithia pushed the state into drugs, they have also destroyed it economically, pointing to Rs 1.25 lakh crore debt that the state owes.

He said the Badals had accumulated personal wealth.

Through hotels, transport, cable, sand mining, liquor trade and other profit-making ventures, they have grabbed everything.

Governor remains in charge of Chandigarh In a U-turn after its move to devise a new administrative setup for Chandigarh led to an uproar, the Central Government has decided not to go ahead with the appointment of an independent Administrator for the Union Territory.

The proposal to appoint Kerala’s bureaucrat-turned-politician KJ Alphons Kannanthanam as the first independent Administrator for Chandigarh had not gone down well with BJP’s ally Shiromani Akali Dal. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had yesterday taken up the matter at the highest level at the Centre to get the appointment stalled.

In a bid not to strain relations between the

TRAVEL KING INTERNATIONAL

GILLTRAVEL 3 NON-STOP WEEKLY FLIGHTS WITH AIR CANADA

From Vancouver-New Delhi CALL US NOW TO GET THE BEST RATES !

AGENTS FOR ALL MAJOR AIRLINES

• Air Canada • Air France • British Airways • KLM • Lufthansa • Emirates • Qatar Airways • Air China • China Airlines • China Eastern • China Southern • Jet Airways • Air India • Gulf Air • Etihad Airways • Cathay Pacific & many more

SPECIAL PACKAGES TO GOA, KERALA, RAJASTHAN & ALL OVER INDIA LARGEST INDIAN TRAVEL AGENCY WITH 12 BRANCHES IN CANADA #101-9360, SCOTT RD, SURREY

(CORNER OF 93A AVE. & 120TH ST)

604.589.9000

WWW.TRAVSQUARE.COM

•

WWW.GILLTRAVELS.COM

coalition partners ahead of the 2017 Assembly polls, the Narendra Modi Government has agreed to continue with the arrangement of the Punjab Governor also holding charge as the UT Administrator, a practice in place since 1984.

A separate order, under Article 239(2), assigning additional charge of UT Administrator to Punjab Governor-designate Vijyendrapal Singh Badnore was issued today. Hectic preparations have already begun at the sprawling Punjab Raj Bhavan for Badnore’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday afternoon.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar will administer the oath of office and secrecy.

Private bus torched after killing 2 SINCE 1982

22

A speeding bus of Dabwali Transport, a company owned by the Badal family, today crushed two members of a family to death on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur highway near Mullanpur.

The victims, Hardev Singh (61) and his son Harmeet Singh (24), were on a motorcycle.

The bus, which was on its way to Bathinda, was torched by furious passengers, who accused the driver of being negligent. Both the driver and conductor fled after the incident.

The passengers alleged that their pleas to the driver not to be rash fell on deaf ears. “We warned him that reckless driving could lead to an accident. But he paid no attention,” said a passenger. The victims were welders. Harmeet Singh, who was riding pillion, was carrying tools. The bike was hit from the rear.

Ajay Raj, DSP, said: “The victims were rushed to the DMC Hospital, where doctors declared them dead”.

The bus driver has been booked.

Gang war averted after 2 arrested

The Special Task Force (STF) arrested gangsters Gaurav Sharma alias Goru Bachcha of Ludhiana and Manpreet Singh alias Mani Rayya of Amritsar following an ambush late last night in the Tarn Taran area.

With their arrest, the STF claimed to have averted a gang war to avenge the killing of Dilbagh Singh alias Lamma Patti.

Another criminal, Akul Khatri, had been critically injured in the gang war – between Davinder Shooter Bambiha and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gangs — that rocked Tarn Taran on the intervening night of August 9-10.

IG, STF, Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh said that Goru Bachcha and Mani Rayya — accompanied by Bobby Malhotra and his accomplices — were going for another gang war with the Bambiha gang.

NRI

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Indian-Americans donate $60,000 to kin of slain Dallas police officers The Indian-American community in Dallas has donated $60,000 to the family members of the police officers killed by a sniper during a recent protest against the fatal police shootings of black men.

A cheque of $60,000 was presented to Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Executive Assistant to Dallas Police Chief David Pughes, by a group of Indian-American

community leaders led by A K Mago, founding chair of the US India Chamber of Commerce in Dallas.

“We appreciate the protection you give us.

We wanted to recognise what you do for us every day,” Mago was quoted as saying by the local Dallas Morning News.

“This is more than generous. I have such respect for the Indian community,” Rawling

Stamford City celebrates Indian Independence Day

India got its Independence on August 15 from the British after a long struggle, non-

violent part of which was headed by Mahatma Gandhi. Stamford Mayor David Martin hosted India’s 70th Independence Day celebration at the Stamford government centre. Organized by the Connecticut Chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIIO-CT) on Saturday, August 13, Indian Consul Sandeep Kumar was the chief guest who delivered the Independence Day message and emphasized on the importance of India’s independence and its adoption of democracy.

He complimented Stamford Mayor Martin and GOPIO-CT for this celebration.

The programme started with singing of the national song Vande Mataram, followed

by welcome by GOPIO-CT President Shelly Nichani. Programme coordinator Santosh Gannu introduced and thanked Mayor Martin for hosting the event. Mayor Martin spoke on the diversity of the City of Stamford and said it enriched the whole city. Congressman Jim Himes and State Representative William Tong complimented the Indian American community for its contribution to America and Connecticut.

The celebration included speeches, children singing patriotic song, a colourful folk dance and honouring the recent high school graduates. Namrata Gannu served as the anchor of the event. American and Indian flags were hoisted with the singing of national anthems of both countries. The program ended with refreshments and a lunch at Tangda Indian Restaurant in Stamford.

“By celebrating India Independence Day in America, we are celebrating the success of the democratic institutions of USA and India, the oldest democracy and and largest democracy respectively,” said Dr Thomas Abraham, Founder and Chairman of GOPIO International.

Novel drone developed by an Indian-origin student in UK may help disaster-hit areas An Indian-origin student in the UK has developed a drone that provides communication immediately after the occurrence of a natural disaster, allowing victims to quickly contact family and rescue groups.

The potentially life-saving system, called Exigency, was invented by Luqmaan Patel, a student at Staffordshire University in the UK. “I felt there was more application for drones, than just simply flying and taking landscape images, I wanted to push the

application forward and create more of a beneficial use for drones,” said Patel.

“My research found that after a natural disaster, it takes up to 72 hours to rebuild the infrastructure - that’s a long time for someone to not be able to tell their loved ones that they’re alive,” he said.

The drone provides such an area with temporary communications. The immediate response system allows victims to contact family and organisations to quickly set up evacuation camps.

said.

About half of the amount came from the US India Chamber and its members.

Other groups, such as the Dallas Indian Lions Club, DFW Hindu Temple, the DFW Gujarati Samaj, the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, the Jain Society of North Texas and the India Association of North Texas, donated about $5,000 each, the daily said.

On July 7, a sniper ambushed and fired upon a group of police officers in Dallas, killing five officers and injuring nine others

23

24

INDIA

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Sindhu first Indian woman to win silver at Olympics PV Sindhu’s gallant attempt to win a coveted gold medal for India ended in a heartbreak when she went down fighting against Spain’s Carolina Marin and settled for a silver medal in the women’s singles badminton competition at the Rio Olympics here on Friday.

The 21-year-old Indian, who has been simply unstoppable in the tournament so far, crumbled under the tremendous pressure created by the two-time World Champion from Spain to lose 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 in a high-intensity final that lasted

for an hour and 23 minutes at the Riocentre here.

Sindhu thus became the fourth Indian to win a silver at the Olympics after shooters Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (2004, Athens) and Vijay Kumar (2012, London) and wrestler Sushil Kumar (2012, London).

The two-time World championship bronze medallist also became

the fifth woman player from India to win a medal in Olympics history and the first to clinch a silver. She is also the youngest India to win a medal at the Olympics.

Weightlifter Karnam Malleshwari (2000, Sydney), boxer MC Mary Kom (2012, London), shuttler Saina Nehwal (2012, London) and wrestler Sakshi

Malik (Rio, 2016) are the other women players from India to clinch a medal in the quadrennial sports spectacle.

Sindhu, in fact, trailed 16-19 in the opening game before reeling off five straight points to clinch it. She was then outclassed in the second to lose it tamely.

In the decider, the lanky shuttler from Hyderabad trailed 1-6 at one stage and caught up at 10-10 but could not keep the tempo after the short break as Marin simply changed gears to surge to Spain’s first gold medal in badminton.

BJP worker killed by cow vigilantes In a brutal incident of cow vigilantism, a BJP worker was killed and another person injured allegedly by VHP and Bajrang Dal activists who waylaid and attacked them near Hebri in this district last night.

Praveen Poojary (28) and Akshay Devadiga (20) were surrounded and attacked with sharp weapons by the VHP and Bajrang Dal activists as they were transporting three cows in a vehicle, Udupi Superintendent of Police KT Balakrishna said.

Poojary died instantly while Devadiga has been admitted to a hospital at Bramhavar, he said. Seventeen people were arrested and a hunt was on to nab the others involved, he said. The coastal districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada have been reporting cases of cow vigilantism in the last several years.

The incident comes days after the Union Home Ministry had cracked the whip on

cow vigilantism, asking all states not to tolerate anyone taking law into their hands in the name of protecting cow and to take prompt action against such offenders.

The Home Ministry advisory had come two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked cow vigilantes and asked people to beware of these ‘fake’ protectors trying to divide the society and the country.

He made these comments after his government and BJP came under attack over incidents of violence against Dalits and Muslims by cow vigilantes in various states including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said prima facie cattle trade-related business dispute may be the reason behind the killing of the BJP worker.

“Seventeen people have been arrested. They (police) are suspecting some sort of a cattle trade-related business dispute,” he said.

india

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Sidhu quits Rajya Sabha Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, whose joining the Aam Aadmi Party was being seen as a foregone conclusion at one point, has kept everyone guessing about his future plans.

The party today said it was Sidhu’s decision to quit the Rajya Sabha and it would be “entirely” his call to join the outfit. Sidhu had on Friday met Delhi Chief Minister and AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal at the latter’s residence, but the party remained tight lipped on what transpired at the meeting.

“It was Sidhu’s decision to quit the Rajya Sabha and we welcomed it. Now, it will be entirely his decision to join the party. The

India sets terms for talks with Pak India today laid out the conditions on the basis of which, it clarified, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar has expressed his willingness to travel to Islamabad to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart.

Interestingly, India also upped the ante today by stating that the people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are “our own” and that India has a future strategy in place as far as PoK and Baluchistan are concerned.

India wants that the discussions should first focus on the more pressing aspects of the Jammu and Kashmir situation that include, as spelled out today by the Ministry of External Affairs, cessation of crossborder terrorism by Pakistan aimed at J&K; detaining and prosecuting internationally recognised Pakistani terrorist leaders, who have been publicly active recently in exhorting violence in the state; and denying safe havens to terrorists in Pakistan that have escaped Indian law, among other conditions.

India, in laying out these conditions, today said the ball was in Pakistan’s court now and it was yet to hear back from Pakistan.

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said as far as PoK and Baluchistan were concerned, India would do what it took. “As far as the next course of action is concerned, the Prime Minister also gave us certain instructions in the all-party meet. How those instructions will be implemented, I cannot at this stage share with you.

However, the MEA will do what it has to do; after all the people of PoK are our own people,” Swarup said. India also said the Foreign Secretary looked forward to discussing with his Pakistani counterpart “the earliest possible vacation of Islamabad’s illegal occupation” of J&K. Jaishankar’s visit would provide India a chance to press on Pakistan to bring all those guilty in the Mumbai attacks of 2008 and the Pathankot attacks to justice, it said.

25

‘Hindu’ Pakistani spy arrested in Jaisalmer

people of Punjab will decide who their MLAs and the Chief Minister will be,” AAP’s national spokesperson Dilip Pandey said.

“It is not clear whether he will join the party and when. AAP was on the rise in Punjab even before he expressed his desire to join. So things will not play out the way he wants,” said another senior party leader.

However, a party leader from Punjab said Sidhu was likely join the party soon.

After his sudden resignation from the Rajya Sabha last month, the former BJP MP from Amritsar had lashed out at the party leadership, but kept mum on his future plans.

A Pakistani spy allegedly belonging to ISI was arrested on Thursday night from a hotel here in a joint operation by Rajasthan Police Intelligence agencies.

The spy named Nand Garg, alias Nand Maharaj, a Hindu, was nabbed based on intelligence inputs from RAW. He is a frequent traveller to India, and had come to Jaisalmer on Thursday morning on a valid visa and passport, Superintendent of Police Gaurav Yadav said.

He is reported to be into textile business in Pakistan’s Sangar village.

It needed to be investigated whether the accused was directly involved in smuggling of narcotics, arms and ammunition from

across the border, the SP said, adding no such material was recovered from him so far.

The accused used to get salary from ISI and Indian mobile sims were also found in his possession.

TELUS STORES Abbotsford Highstreet Shopping Centre Sevenoaks Shopping Centre 2140 Sumas Way

Aao school supplies ki baat karte hain.

32915 South Fraser Way

Aldergrove 26310 Fraser Hwy.

Burnaby Brentwood Town Centre Crystal Mall Lougheed Town Centre Metropolis at Metrotown 3855 Henning Dr. 4501 North Rd.

Chilliwack Cottonwood Mall Eagle Landing Shopping Centre 7544B Vedder Road

Coquitlam Coquitlam Centre Westwood Mall

Starting from 1

$

0

1071 Austin Ave.

Delta Scottsdale Centre 1214 56 St. 4841 Delta St.

Langley

on select 2 year plans.

Willowbrook Mall 8700 200th St. 19638 Fraser Hwy. 20159 88th Ave. 20202 66th Ave.

Maple Ridge Haney Place Mall 22661 Lougheed Hwy.

Mission Mission Smartcentre 32670 Lougheed Hwy.

New Westminster Royal City Centre

North Vancouver Capilano Mall Lynn Valley Centre 1295 Marine Dr. 1801 Lonsdale Ave.

Pitt Meadows 19800 Lougheed Hwy.

Port Coquitlam Fremont Village 2020 Oxford Connector

Richmond Lansdowne Centre Richmond Centre 4380 No. 3 Rd. 11686 Steveston Hwy.

Surrey Central City Shopping Centre Cloverdale Crossing Guildford Town Centre

Plus, trade in any device and get $200 in accessories.

2

Semiahmoo Shopping Centre 3189 King George Blvd.

7380 King George Blvd.

13734 104th Ave.

Vancouver Oakridge Centre

Visit the TELUS store today.

Pacific Centre 220 East 1st Ave. 510 Georgia St. W 1095 West Pender St. 1143 Robson St. 1855 Burrard St. 2338 Cambie St. 2372 West 4th Ave. 2706 Granville St. 2748 Rupert St. 3121 West Broadway

West Vancouver Park Royal South 1. Offer only available in store to customers who activate or renew on the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge on a 2 year in-market Premium Plus Your Choice plan. SIM not included. Consumer accounts only. Taxes (including government 911 fees) and charges for pay-per-use services (such as long distance, roaming and additional airtime or data) are extra. Limited time offer. TELUS reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time and without notice. 2. imit of one trade in per customer. The $200 accessory credit is given in-store after trade-in of any device. $200 bonus credit must be used same day. Only one device per transaction. $200 bonus credit is in addition to the trade-in value of the device. Device will be evaluated by HYLA Mobile ULC at its sole discretion. In-store trade in credits have no cash value, are non-transferable and can only be used when activating or renewing service in the TELUS store where the device was traded in at the time of the trade in. Products purchased using in-store trade in credits cannot be returned for full cash value. All trade ins are final. The trade in transfers all rights in the device to HYLA Mobile ULC and waives any claim against TELUS or HYLA Mobile ULC with respect to the device or the trade in program. The HYLA Mobile ULC trade in program is available in Canada only and may be cancelled at any time without notice. Trade-In value is dependent on the condition of the device being traded in. TELUS, the TELUS logo and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2016 TELUS. All rights reserved.

2016_TELUS_EQS_August_Samsung_BC_Asian Star.HR.indd 1 CREATION DATE: August 16, 2016

16-08-19 9:10 AM

26

INDIA

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Flood threat looms in Bihar Incessant rain in north Bihar, resulting in increase in water level of the Ganga, has brought back the threat of flood in some districts even as official reports said one person died in the fresh spell of inundation Flood, which engulfed 14 districts of Bihar mainly due to excessive rains in Terai region of Nepal, resulted in death of nearly 100 persons before subsiding. For past three days officially, no district was under flood.

“Gen VK Singh victimised me to deny promotion” Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag has again embarrassed Minister of State for External Affairs Gen Vijay Kumar Singh by repeating his contention that when the minister was leading, the Army had tried to spoil his chances of getting promotion

as Army Commander in June 2012 by levelling “false, baseless and imaginary allegations of lapses” in May 2012.

In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, Gen Suhag said the alleged lapses pertained to an operation conducted by the 3 Corps Intelligence and Surveillance Unit at Jorhat, Assam, on December 2021, 2011. He said he was not even on duty on that day as he was on annual leave and

rejoined duty on December 26.

He pleaded that the Court of Inquiry convened by the Eastern Command headquarters did not find “any iota of evidence of any lapse” against him, nor had he been blamed by any agency.

Nevertheless, he was served a show-cause notice in May. “Despite there being no evidence against me at the Court of Inquiry, the show-cause notice was issued malafidely as it is clearly established now from the affidavit filed by the Respondents 1 & 2 (Centre and Army) as well as the findings of the Hon’ble Armed Forces Tribunal” on September 6, 2013, Gen Suhag contended.

Gen Suhag has filed the affidavit in response to a Supreme Court notice on an appeal by Lt Gen Ravi Dastane who has challenged Suhag’s promotion as Army Commander on June 15, 2012, ignoring the show-cause notice issued to him.

Digvijay under fire over ‘India occupied Kashmir’ comment Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday described Kashmir as “Indiaoccupied Kashmir” while criticising PM Narendra Modi’s utterances on Pakistan.

“Prime Minister Modi seems more concerned about Pakistan-occupiedKashmir, which is welcome, than he is interested in holding talks with India’s Kashmiris,” Digvijay told reporters here.

“Boosting trust among Kashmiris, whether

they belong to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir or India-occupied Kashmir, is possible only through dialogue,” he said.

The Congress general secretary later corrected himself by saying he only meant that Modi is not worried about “India’s Kashmir — not worried about the Valley — but worried about Pak-occupied Kashmir”.

Digvijay’s gaffe invited immediate reactions on social media.

Time to rethink sports quota The Hyderabad High Court has observed that it is high time there is a rethink on sports quota as they have no constitutional basis and said sports and professional education take a beating as a result of this reservation.

The Bench of Justices V Ramasubramanian and Anis, in its order on August 8, also noted that in an earlier case, the High Court had clearly spelt out that reservations for persons excelling in sports and NCC are not based on any constitutional guarantee and such reservations, in reality, appear to be inventions made for the purpose of diluting the constitutionally guarantees granted to BCs, SCs and STs. The Bench said this while dismissing a writ petition filed by a student, who was refused allotment of a medical seat under sports category by Andhra Pradesh government and NTR University of Health Sciences.

The petitioner, who appeared for Andhra

Pradesh EAMCET-2016, had sought to declare the action of the respondents in not considering the persons who excel in games such as tennikoit, power lifting, netball, throwball, sepak takraw and boxing etc, as illegal and arbitrary and for consequential directions.

“It is sad to note that except video games, all other games that one could conceive of, have been brought within the sports quota, to enable persons, who cannot excel in academic studies, to gain admission to under-graduate medical courses through the back door,” the Bench said.

Therefore, it is high time that there is rethinking on such quotas, which have no constitutional basis, the bench said, adding the reservation for such quotas neither helps the students to become great sports persons in life nor to become great professionals in other fields.

SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

BC’s

SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

LARGEST

IN HOUSE When allFINANCE other DEALERSHIP Dealerships & Lenders

OVER $5,000,000

WON’T APPROVE YOU OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED INVENTORY

Why should your next step be...

SUKHI BATH MOTORS WE CAN an HELP! DEALERSHIP o L o t u A OVER $5,000,000 HELP! EXPRESS

LOOKING FOR CREDIT? VEHICLE WE BC’ CAN FINANCING s LARGEST TRUCKS,

LOOKING FOR NOW OFFERING NOW OFFERING CREDIT? SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FINANCING TRUCKS, BACKHOES & EQUIPMENT

IN HOUSE FINANCE

BACKHOES & EQUIPMENT

n a o L o t Au S S E R EXP

OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED INVENTORY • LIMITED DEBT EXPERIENCE • NO SECURITY • NO PROPERTY • NO ASSETS • EXCESSIVE DEBTS • HISTORY OF LATE PAYMENTS • HISTORY OF MISSED PAYMENTS • FAILED TO PAY DEBTS COMPLETELY • COURT JUDGEMENTS • LEGAL ACTION

• DISPUTE OVER PAYMENTS • BANKRUPTCY • REPOSSESSION • CREDIT CHALLENGED • LIQUIDATION • CONSUMER CREDIT PROPOSAL • DIVORCE SEPARATION • LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT • BAD CREDIT/NO CREDIT • NO CREDIT SCORE OR RATING • LOW CREDIT SCORE

• SEASONALLY EMPLOYED

• TURNED DOWN FOR CREDIT

• TURNED DOWN FOR LOANS

• HEALTH PROBLEMS • DISABILITY

• SINGLE PARENT FAMILY • NEW IMMIGRANTS • STUDENTS

• SEASONALLY • DISPUTE OVER • LIMITED DEBT PAYMENTS EXPERIENCE EMPLOYED LOOKING FOR NOW OFFERING • BANKRUPTCY • NO SECURITY CREDIT? • TURNED DOWN FOR COMMERCIAL • REPOSSESSION • NO PROPERTY VEHICLE CREDIT FINANCING • CREDIT CHALLENGED • NO ASSETS TRUCKS, • LIQUIDATION • EXCESSIVE DEBTS • TURNED DOWN FOR& BACKHOES EQUIPMENT • CONSUMER CREDIT • HISTORY OF LATE LOANS PROPOSAL PAYMENTS 15437 FRASER HIGHWAY, SURREY 88 Ave. Fra DL#30825 • HEALTH PROBLEMS ser • DIVORCE SEPARATION • HISTORY OF MISSED Hw y.

SHOP 24/7 @ www.sukhibathmotors.com • LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT • DISABILITY PAYMENTS 24/7 •@ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM BAD CREDIT/NO CREDIT • FAILED TO PAYSHOP DEBTS • SINGLE PARENT FAMILY • NO CREDIT SCORE COMPLETELY • NEW IMMIGRANTS OR RATING • COURT JUDGEMENTS WINNER • LOW CREDIT SCORE • STUDENTS • LEGAL ACTION

: y h W s ’ e r He WE CAN • LIMITED DEBT EXPERIENCE • NO SECURITY • NO PROPERTY • NO ASSETS • EXCESSIVE DEBTS • HISTORY OF LATE PAYMENTS • HISTORY OF MISSED PAYMENTS • FAILED TO PAY DEBTS COMPLETELY • COURT JUDGEMENTS • LEGAL ACTION

• DISPUTE OVER PAYMENTS • BANKRUPTCY • REPOSSESSION • CREDIT CHALLENGED • LIQUIDATION • CONSUMER CREDIT PROPOSAL • DIVORCE SEPARATION • LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT • BAD CREDIT/NO CREDIT • NO CREDIT SCORE OR RATING • LOW CREDIT SCORE

152 St.

604-580-1000 BC’S LARGEST IN-HOUSE FINANCING DEALER HELP! 2016 The 37 YEARS IN THE AUTOA INDUSTRY utoLoan Leader #1 USED CAR DEALER E IN B.C. XPRESS EXPERTISE IN HELPING PEOPLE WITH CREDIT ISSUES RESPECTED & TRUSTED IN THE COMMUNITY OVER $6,000,000 WORTH OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2017 UP TO $20,000 CASH BACK SUKHI BATH • SEASONALLY EMPLOYED

• TURNED DOWN FOR CREDIT

• TURNED DOWN FOR LOANS

• HEALTH PROBLEMS • DISABILITY

• SINGLE PARENT FAMILY • NEW IMMIGRANTS • STUDENTS

604-580-1000 604-580-1000 15437 FRASER HIGHWAY, SURREY DL#30825

15437 FRASER HIGHWAY, SURREY DL#30825

37 YEARS IN THE CAR BUSINESS

88 Ave.

88 Ave.

F

ass Frra err H e Hwwy.

y.

SHOP 24/7 @ www.sukhibathmotors.com SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

SHOP 24/7 @ www.sukhibathmotors.com SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

ON APPROVED CREDIT

SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

27

7712669

OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED INVENTORY

SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

152 St.152 St.

SHOP 24/7 @ 24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 SHOP@ 24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM @@ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 SHOP@24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM 24/7@ @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOPSHOP 24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIB

sukhi bath

Saturday, August 20, 2016

WW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 SHOP@ 24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM @SHOP WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 SHOP@24/7 WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7SHOP @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM SHOP 24/7 @ WWW.SUKHIBATHMOTORS.COM

OVER $5,000,000

28

FIJI

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Fiji may not be able to afford its 7s coach FIJI cannot afford to pay its most successful rugby 7s coach, Ben Ryan, to stay on.

This is a fact says Youth and Sports Minister, Laisenia Tuitubou and they can only hope Ryan’s love for Fijian rugby and its flair would make the Englishman continue with FRU. Tuitubou told this newspaper that after winning two HSBC World Rugby 7s series and being an Olympic Gold medal winning coach, Ryan’s value would have shot to the moon with nations that could afford him obviously putting offers on his table now.

In 2013, when Ryan came in, FRU had sought $300,000 from the Fiji Sports Commission for Ryan’s salaries but all this included his travels and accommodation.

“To have Ben after the accomplishment that he made, we cannot afford, that’s a fact because the amount of offer that have been

coming around from other countries, we cannot afford to compare with that but one thing that is not with them (other teams) is the heart of the Fijian player,” Tuitubou said.

The minister said Ryan and the Fijian players he drilled made a lethal combination but having won two HSBC World Rugby 7s series and an Olympic gold medal would certainly inject more value to Ryan’s profile.

“We know very well we can’t afford to get Ben Ryan back, but I think he will think otherwise through his passion for Fijian rugby.”

Meanwhile Fiji Rugby Union board chairman Francis Kean confirmed they have had talks with Ryan regarding his endeavour with Fijian rugby.

“Ben as he has informed the media he wishes to take a break from rugby upon his return from the Rio Olympics before making a decision on his future with Fiji Rugby.

7s celebration

The 13 Fiji rugby 7s players and the team management to the Olympic Games in Rio will receive medals and $30,000 from the State on Monday.

The $30,000 was promised by Government in the budget announcement this year.

This was confirmed by Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum yesterday as Government announced plans for the victory celebration for Fiji’s gold medal win.

With a total of $510,000 to be given by Government, Sayed-Khaiyum said the money would be for their personal use.

“His Excellency the President will be presenting to them the various medals given to them by the State in recognition of their performance for coach Ben Ryan and the winning team,” Sayed-Khaiyum said.

Cyber criminlas create fake FB accounts of central bank chief

Cybercriminals have created several fake Facebook profiles of the governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF), Barry Whiteside, and provided false RBF approvals for victims to remit funds to secure proceeds of fake lotteries, investments and loans.

The Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) cautioned members of the public on these cases of fake Facebook profiles, scam emails and bogus loans involving the central bank.

FIU said the governor did not have any Facebook profile under his name.

“Cases have been brought to the attention of the FIU and the RBF that these false personations were used to provide fake RBF approvals for victims to remit funds to secure proceeds of fake lotteries, investments and loans,” the RBF said in a statement.

Papaya farm destroyed A Sigatoka pawpaw farmer is trying to come to terms with the loss of about $200,000 worth of trees laden with fruit that was allegedly destroyed by fire last weekend.

Janendra Prasad, a farmer and supplier to exporters and the local market, lost ready-toharvest trees at his Sigatoka Valley farm.

“At that time, the damage wasn’t so bad, but this time it has really affected my business,” he said. “I have been farming pawpaw for about 10 years and it is a very lucrative crop. At the moment a box of pawpaw sells for between $80 and $150 and my loss is more than $200,000 if you take into account the fruit that was about to be harvested and the trees itself.”

PAKISTAN

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Pak ready for talks on terror, but not on Kashmir India on Wednesday rejected Pakistan’s proposal to hold foreign secretary-level talks on Kashmir and asserted that it would like to discuss aspects related to cross-border terrorism which are central to the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir .

Responding to Pakistan foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry’s invitation, India’s foreign secretary S Jaishankar expressed his willingness to travel to Islamabad but maintained Pakistan has no locus standi in addressing any aspect of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which is an internal matter of India, except to put an end to cross-border terrorism and infiltration.

The response was handed over to Pakistan

by Indian high commissioner to Islamabad Gautam Bambawale.

“Since aspects related to cross-border terrorism+ are central to the current situation in J&K, we have proposed that discussions between the foreign secretaries be focused on

them.”

“We have also conveyed that government of India rejects in their entirety the selfserving allegations regarding the situation in J&K, which is an integral part of India where Pakistan has no locus standi,” the sources added.

Pakistan on Monday had invited India for talks on Kashmir+ , saying it is the “international obligation” of both the countries to resolve the issue.

The invitation was extended amid tension in bilateral ties due to the war of words between the two nations over the issue.

Last week, while reacting to a statement by Pakistan Prime Minister’s advisor on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz regarding the invitation, India had made it clear that it would talk on “contemporary and relevant” issues in IndoPak relations and at this time it included stoppage of Pak-supported cross-border terrorism.

PM Narendra Modi’s new Baloch-PoK policy is that of a novice: Salman Khurshid The Congress party’s Salman Khurshid broke away from the party line again to say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new policy visa-via Balochistan and PakistanOccupied-Kashmir (PoK) is “that of a novice”, ANI reported.

“Yeh ek anari ki foreign policy hai,” Khurshid said, according to ANI. That translates to, “This is the foreign policy of a novice.”

Separately, Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP, following PM Modi’s stance, said he wants the government to introduce a bill announcing Lok Sabha seats from PoK and Gilgit Baltistan.

In a radical change in policy, PM Modi last week decided to respond to Pakistan’s

continued interference in Kashmir by pushing it hard on its atrocities against the Baloch people within its borders and for atrocities against the people of PoK. The opposition Congress also approved of this shift in policy

by PM Modi.

But the Congres Party’s Salman Khurshid, earlier too, took a different line from his party .

After PM Modi’s explosive Independence Day speech+ - when he thanked the PoK’s and Balochistan’s people for their gratitude towards him - Khurshid, a former foreign minister himself, said PoK and Balochistan should be viewed differently.

Pakistan military unlikely to stage a coup now: US experts

Pakistan’s powerful military is not prepared to bring down the civilian government but would maintain its ‘dominating influence’, prominent US scholars have said amid efforts to find a successor to army chief General Raheel Sharif.

The chances of a sudden change of government in Pakistan are remote as the military is not prepared to bring down the civilian set-up, according to Ambassador Robin Raphel.

The former US assistant secretary of state for South Asia

was among half a dozen American scholars who analysed the current political situation in Pakistan at a recent seminar in Washington, Dawn newspaper reported today.

The speakers highlighted different weaknesses and strengths in the current political set-up and its relations with Pakistan’s powerful military establishment. All agreed that the military would retain its ‘dominating influence’ over the civilian set-up but would not bring it down.

DUECK’S CANADA WIDE CLEAROUT! 0% FINANCING ON EVERYTHING! NEW 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX

Turbo, 10 airbags, Remote Keyless Entry, Traction Control, Oil Like Monitoring, Bluetooth, USB Port, OnStar 4G LTE WiFi hotspot #6TX5768 MSRP $21,495 Cash Purch. Disc $3,700 GM C.Card App Disc $500 Dueck/GM Disc $300

Dueck CASH Price

5.3L V8, A/C, Cruise, Power Group, XM Radio, 4.2" Colour screen #6CK9208M MSRP FINANCE Disc GM C.Card App Disc DUECK/GM DISC

$38,025 $1,000 $1,000 $3120

$32,995 AND

OR

$107

NEW 2016 GMC SIERRA DOUBLE CAB

Dueck Price

$16,995 BI- WEEKLY

0% FOR 84 MOS

SELECTION

$184

VALUE

BI- WEEKLY

0% FOR 84 MOS

TRUST

CALL AMIN ON MARINE DL:8430

0% on all 2016 Chevy, Buick and GMC Models.Taxes and $549 Documentation fee excluded. Offer ends July 31st, 2016.

29

604.324.7222 400 S.E. MARINE DR.

S H O P 2 4 / 7 O N L I N E @ D U E C KG M . CO M

30

south asia

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Sri Lanka arrests son of former leader Rajapaksa in money laundering case Sri Lankan financial crime police arrested the eldest son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday on suspicion of laundering money, his lawyer said, the latest legal difficulty for the once-powerful family.

Sri Lanka’s new president, Maithripala Sirisena, faces pressure to act on allegations of corruption dating back to the Rajapaksa era, especially from civil society organisations who backed his successful bid to oust Rajapaksa last year.

The son, Namal Rajapaksa, who is also a member of parliament, had been questioned by officers from the Financial Crimes Investigations Division investigating some money he had invested in two companies, the lawyer said.

“He was arrested by police under the antimoney laundering act. He will be produced before a court in a while,” lawyer Premanath C. Dolawatta told Reuters.

Neither Namal Rajapaksa nor family

members were immediately available for comment but they have in the past all publicly denied wrongdoing.

It was the second time he had been arrested.

In July, he was arrested in connection with a separate case on suspicion of misappropriating of funds in a $650-million apartment project and was released on bail after seven days in detention on remand.

Namal’s uncle, the former president’s brother, Basil Rajapaksa, who headed the economic development ministry, has also been arrested three times - twice over suspicion of misuse of anti-poverty funds and a once over suspicion of laundering money.

He too has denied any wrongdoing.

Since he took power in January 2015 after winning a presidential election, President Sirisena has launched a series of investigations into deals cleared by his predecessor and several members of his family. Mahinda Rajapaksa was president for a decade until January 2015 and is now an opposition legislator.

He is popular among ethnic majority Sinhala Buddhists who credit him with ending a 26-year-war against ethnic minority Tamil separatist rebels in 2009. He is trying to rally opposition to the government.

Bangladesh withholding heist probe information from ‘foreign perpetrators’

Bangladesh’s central bank has said it is withholding findings of investigations into the cyber theft of $81 million from its account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to avoid tipping off the “foreign perpetrators” of the hack.

Bangladesh Bank lawyer Ajmalul Hossain was responding to comments by Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC) in the Philippines - through which the stolen money was routed before disappearing into Manila’s casino industry - that the central bank in Dhaka was wary of releasing reports that could implicate its own officials.

More than six months have passed since hackers broke into the Bangladesh central bank’s computer systems in one of the biggest-ever cyber heists.

Most of the $81 million stolen is still missing and the culprits have not been identified, but Bangladesh Bank has held RCBC accountable for the loss. It has said it may sue RCBC if other efforts to recover the money are unsuccessful.

“Bangladesh Bank knows enough about what happened from the internal and external reports so far obtained by it and others,” the central bank’s lawyer Hossain told Reuters late on Saturday.

“This truth is being deliberately withheld from the public domain so as not to allow the foreign perpetrators of the hacking to have knowledge of the investigations.”

RCBC has questioned Bangladesh Bank’s June decision not to extend a contract with U.S. cyber security firm FireEye to investigate the February theft, saying the recovery of the money could be “imperilled” if someone within the central bank was found responsible for the heist.

Nepal opposition urges government to focus on bilateral ties

For quick results, please call:

The Communist Party of Nepal (CPNUML) on Sunday urged the government to focus on the implementation of bilateral agreements signed with China and India.

Speaking in parliament, CPN-UML MP Keshav Badal asked the government to implement a number of bilateral agreements reached with neighbouring countries during the then Prime Minister’s visits, Xinhua reported.

“The incumbent government should work towards enhancing bilateral relationship with neighbouring countries and for this, implementation of the bilateral agreements reached with China and India will be crucial.

Our party strongly suggests the government to implement those bilateral deals reached with both neighbours,” Badal said.

He also said that the government should closely work with China for effective implementation of the Transit Transport Agreement signed with China.

“At the same time, the government should work towards implementing a deal with southern neighbour, India to utilise the Visakhapatnam Port of India,” he said.

FIDO

Saturday, August 20, 2016

31

Cedar Hills 12845 96 Ave. Surrey, BC 778-395-6060 Mt Lehman Crossing 2871 Livingstone Ave Abbotsford, BC 604-853-1344

$0 SMARTPHONES NOW YOU’RE TALKING!

Brick Yard Station 17455 56 Ave. Surrey, BC 778-574-1212 Capilano Mall 935 Marine Dr. North Vancouver, BC 604-770-2771 Khalsa Business Centre 8388 128th St. Surrey, BC 604-507-1234 King’s Cross Shopping Centre 7488 King George Surrey, BC 604-593-5130

GET A MINIMUM

$100

Shops at New West 800 Carnarvon St., Unit 368 New Westminster, BC 604-553-2208

CREDIT

WHEN YOU TRADE IN YOUR PHONE.2

Orchard Park Shopping Centre 2271 Harvey Ave. Kelowna, BC 250-762-5577 Scottsdale Centre 7031 120th St. Delta, BC 604-507-5566 Sevenoaks Shopping Centre 32900 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC 604-850-7721

Samsung S7

LG G4

$0

LG G5

$0

$50

After bill credit with 2-year agreement on a Plus35 plan2

Offers end September 30th, 2016, subject to change without notice. 1. Subject to FidoTRADE Terms and Conditions, fido.ca/trade. Credit applied in store against concurrent purchase of accessories or another new phone (for new activations) or applied as a credit to your bill within 2 or 3 bill cycles (for existing customers). 2. Early cancellation fees apply. Taxes extra. TMFido and related names & logos are trademarks used under licence. ©2016 Fido

32

FRUITICANA

Saturday, August 20, 2016

1

Saturday, August 20, 2016 Saturday - August 20, 2016

Salman Khan Flies Down From Ladakh To Celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Emraan Hashmi might just REBOOT his career with Raaz

Salman Khan, who is shooting for Kabir Khan’s Tubelight in Leh Ladakh, flew down to Mumbai, to celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Emraan Hashmi is one worried man currently.

His movies are facing failures at box office for quite some time now and not just that, there is no critical backing to it as well. Emraan’s earlier movies like Jannat, The Dirty Picture and Murder 2 had good collections at the box office. However his later choices were a complete disaster as the movies tanked and so did Emraan’s reputation. The Murder star’s last few movies like Azhar, Humari Adhuri Kahaani and Mr X received negative reviews and as a result the success of Raaz Reboot becomes extremely essential for this actor.

with his sisters.

We spotted Sallu and the entire Khandaan at youngest sis Arpita’s Bandra residence.

Accompanying the actor was his Romanian girlfriend Iulia Vantur. Along with family elders Salim Khan and Helen, Sohail Khan and his estranged-but-now-backtogether wife Seema were also present.

And yes, when it’s Raksha Bandhan, how can Bhai’s doting sisters be left behind? Apart from Arpita at whose house the get-together took place, Alvira and Salman’s Rakhi-sister Shweta Rohira were also part of the celebrations. The actor seemed to be in a pleasant mood.

Radhika Apte’s Nude Scene in Ajay Devgn’s film!

After stripping down to her undergarments in Sriram Raghavan’s Varun Dhawan starrer Badlapur, Radhika Apte has now gone one step ahead.

If you watch her video, you can bet your last rupee that Pahlaj Nihalani & Co will not allow this movie to see the light of day in India.

The video has gone viral and become the talk of town on WhatsApp since last night.

The scene shows Radhika making wild, passionate love to Adil Hussain in Parched, a film produced by Ajay Devgn and directed by director Leena Yadav.

Parched garnered lot of accolades at the recently concluded IFF, Melbourne.

Ranbir Kapoor just DENIED breaking up with Katrina Kaif and we are confused!

Looks like it’s the return of Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor. No seriously!

While Katrina is busy chilling with her Dream Team in the US. Ex lover Ranbir just dropped too many bombs hinting at a reconciliation with Ms Kaif. Yes! Finally coming out of his closet, the Kapoor lad spoke at length about the relationship he shares with Katrina even today, in this recent interview with Rajeev Masand. Paying high due respect to Katrina, Ranbir opened up saying, “Whatever I said, it is misconstrued. My personal life is dear to me and my relationship with Katrina, it is or was very special. After my parents, Katrina is the most inspirational entity in my live. I hold her very dear. There is nothing more to talk about it.” When further prodded, he said, “I cannot sit and explain my heart or my feelings.

When my relationship is concerned, it was punctured by a lot of thingsbaseless rumours, reports, point of views, perceptions, etc. It hurt but I don’t want to talk about.”

However, the highlight of this interview was when he further added, “Like I said, I have not even said that I

have broken up. Because, I don’t find the need to say that. It is too dear to me and I don’t want to talk about it.”

Now does this mean he’s wanting to give a second chance to his relationship with Kat or is he just clarifying that

he has no hard feelings for Kat? Only time will tell! But in conclusion to this, Ranbir even said that he will continue working with Katrina stating, “Working with Katrina is fun, she’s very passionate about her work. There’s no awkwardness, and I hope we can keep working together even in the future.

We’re actors, we can’t bring our personal lives and emotions to the sets. Katrina, in fact, makes it easy. With her, it’s not awkward or weird at all.

2 Akshay Kumar to get his sixth 100 crore film with Rustom, equals Shah Rukh Khan’s score!

Bollywood Akshay Kumar‘s Rustom had everything it takes for a film to become a hit. There was suspense, thrill, romance and a courtroom drama we always long to watch. His fans rooted for his film so widely that it is earning a lot of money at the box office. In fact, it has already crossed the 100 crore mark making it Akshay’s sixth film to reach that mark. Now, he is at par with Shah Rukh Khan in the tally who also has six 100 crore films to his credit namely, Chennai Express, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Happy New Year, Ra. One, Dilwale and Don 2. Let us tell you how…

Rowdy Rathore Box office: 133. 35 cr Rowdy Rathore was a remake of a South Indian

Saturday, August 20, 2016 film which was made in many languages including Bengali. Akshay Kumar’s double role in the film was fantastic. The film reached the 100 crore mark in

11 days. The film’s music had caught up really well making it even more appealing to the audience who just thronged the theatres when the film released.

He played the character of a Police Officer and a thief with equal ease.

Airlift Box office: 127. 80 cr This is one real life story not many know about.

Akshay Kumar decided to not only say it on celluloid but make it a compelling watch as well. India had carried on the biggest evacuation in the world and Airlift depicted it sincerely. That says a lot of about the film. It had released at a time when people didn’t find a reason to be patriotic enough for the country and Airlift gave them one. Hence, the film entered the 100 crore club with such ease.

Holiday -A Soldier Is Never Off Duty Box office: 112. 18 cr This film deserved to be in the 100 crore club. Holiday was the Hindi remake of Vijay’s Tamil hit Thupakki and is an exact replica. We are really glad that Akshay decided to be part of this film because we don’t think anyone else could have done justice to the film. The stunts, the narrative was just brilliantly portrayed in the film. No wonder the film got such an overwhelming response.

Housefull 3 Box office: 109. 13 cr Yet another Housefull got a houseful response upon release. Critics are of the opinion that this was perhaps the best in the franchise because the jokes weren’t bland but actually funny. Akshay’s split personality syndrome in the film got a hilarious reception.

Sandy and Sundi both were funny.

Housefull 2 Box office: 106 cr Housefull 2 cannot be called the best in the franchise but it earned 100 cr at the box office making it Akshay’s one of the biggest hits. The franchise has always earned money for the producers and this second installment didn’t disappoint either. Akshay’s quirky ‘Aye…’ ala Ranjeet style had become pretty popular, more so because the actor had emulated the dreaded villain of yesteryear perfectly. The film was a laugh riot.

Rustom Box office: 82.28 cr Another film on a true story, Rustom brought the much hyped Nanavati case on the big screen which made the recent generation aware of a case of such nature. It was covered by the press widely and hence, deserved to be a Bollywood story. This is Akshay’s fastest 100 crore film ever and you know why. The actor was incredible as the naval officer and did justice to the role.

A flying jatt is a 2016 bollywood superhero film directed by remo d’souza starring tiger shroff, jacqueline fernandez and professional wrestler nathan jones in lead roles. Tiger shroff is playing the role of a super hero and jacqueline fernandez will be playing his love interest in the film. the film is slated for release in mid-2016.

Saturday, August 20, 2016

New Released Bollywood Films

Aug

25

Babuji Ek Ticket Bambai Aug

25

Lucchey Laffange Aug

25

A Flying Jatt Aug

25

Waarrior Savitri Aug

25

25 Kille (Punjabi)

Bollywood

3

Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone WON’T be a part of Ajay Devgn’s Golmaal 4!

Speculations about Golmaal 4 cast have been made ever since forever now!!

While there have been rumours about either Deepika or Alia being roped in as the lead actress for the film, director Rohit Shetty has confirmed that it’s going to be neither of them! At the launch of Ranveer Ching Returns, (which is a short movie helmed by the director) Shetty spilled the beans on which actress will be seen in the fourth installment of Golmaal. At the launch he said, “Neither Alia nor Deepika have been signed for the film. It’s going to be someone from the young lot.”

Well, that’s all he said leaving us confused! We wonder

whom is he hinting at! With Alia being knocked off the list, it looks like it’s going to be either Parineeti or Shraddha! But nothing can be confirmed as of now.

But isn’t this sad? We’d have loved to see Deepika or Alia in Golmaal 4. After all, they’ve never really explored the comedy genre except for Deepika in Housefull!

Nevertheless, let’s wait and watch who will bag the lead role.

Tamannaah Bhatia, who is also seen in the ad, was also present at the event.

But everyone couldn’t take their eyes off Ranveer and Rohit because they just couldn’t stop praising each other. It seems they are going to team up for a film very soon!

Ranbir Kapoor: Sanjay Dutt’s biopic is a tricky film!

Sanjay Dutt’s biopic has already created a huge buzz especially because Ranbir Kapoor is portraying him onscreen. The audience is curious to know everything about Sanju Baba onscreen and we too are thrilled. Well guys not only us, even RK is super excited to play Dutt. RK who knows Dutt since his childhood revealed a lot about the biopic in a recent interaction with a senior journo.

RK confessed, “I have due responsibility of portraying him onscreen the best way possible and most importantly in an engaging way coz that life is bloody interesting. It’s not a propaganda film; it’s not trying to paint him grey, white or black. It’s an engaging film; it’s a story which was waiting to be told. The actor further added that Sanjay Dutt was so giving and graceful to make this film.

He even added that there was a time when Raju Hirani asked Dutt not to show certain portion of his life, but he was like no, all this needs to be told.”

Ranbir further continued, “I can’t wait, it’s a tricky biopic also because it’s not somebody who is like in the past, or somebody who is dead or a political figure. He is a very famous Indian superstar who is still working in the movies. So how do you still make a biopic on him, what’s your beginning, middle and end.

Especially what’s your end; you have a beginning and middle. So as an actor, it’s a challenge, but I have Hirani, Abhijat and the character of Sanjay Dutt, these are all great crutches and I am sure it’s gonna sail me through”. concludes Ranbir. Well indeed the story of Dutt will be an interesting watch onscreen. What say guys?

4

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Bollywood Horoscope Aries

Libra

March 21 - April 20

Sept. 24 - Oct 22

Money will be of increasing importance over the next few weeks. The simple reason is that it will become blindingly obvious that you won’t be able to afford some of your plans unless you boost your income. Secret romances are signified by Venus’ changing position.

The week’s major planetary movements favour your interests, whether at work or at home. However, you may be knocked off balance by a feeling that all is not right moneywise. Watch out for confusion and misunderstandings midweek. Rest will be just fine.

Taurus

Scorpio

April 21 - May 20

Oct 23 - Nov 22

Now that Venus, planet of love, is moving into new and romantic regions, you must make friendship and social life your priority. It seems inevitable that a special new person will be walking into your life.

Magnetic Mars only reinforces this lively message.

Some of the planets are in contradictory mode, others are at peace. So while there are people around you who may be in an argumentative frame of mind, others will be on your side. In a positive sense, this may be a good time to get something off your chest.

Gemini

Sagitarius

May 20 - June 21

Nov 23 - Dec 22

Geminians who have professional ambitions will now find it much easier to get along with people at work. All of you will soon discover that you receive much wider appreciation for your achievements.

Mercury’s curious motion rather suggests that you’ll meet occasional delays.

Family and domestic concerns become steadily more important, so it’s clear that you should press ahead with decorations and repairs at home. The auspices are also fine for family entertaining, so bring relations together.

Cancer

Capricorn

June 22 - July 23

Dec 23 - Jan 20

You will soon be faced with an important personal choice. You may even be encouraged to take a major risk. However, you must move cautiously, otherwise you may make a loss or run up a large debt. Be aware that most people are liable to be in a rather unpredictable mood.

Leo

The Moon makes some of its most intriguing alignments on Wednesday and Thursday, so it stands to reason that these could therefore be the best times for family occasions. Watch out for hidden financial costs. It is difficult to see that there is anything that can genuinely harm your personal interests.

Aquarius

June 24 - August 23

Jan 21 - Feb 19

The combination of charming Venus and aggressive Mars is almost irresistible.

There will be few people able to withstand your wiles and graces, and this seems like an ideal time to achieve many of your goals. Romantic activities are well-starred, which is probably one of your major considerations.

Virgo

The risk this week is of clashes with colleagues at work or people in authority.

Such arguments may flare up without warning, so be prepared and ready to do your best to restore a good feeling. The best opportunities, both personally and professionally, come later in the week, so save your fire.

Salman Khan proudly flaunts his picture with Rio Olympics 2016 winner PV Sindhu!

The whole country is currently bowing down to PV Sindhu who not only shone at the Rio Olympics in the Badminton Women Singles tournament by bringing home the silver medal but also put the country’s face on the map of Olympics! With such a remarkable achievement, celebrities too are smitten by this talented young lady! Despite a brilliant match, PV Sindhu loses the final of the women’s badminton at Rio Olympics 2016 to World no 1. Carolina Marin in women’s singles. Celebs of filmdom are just as proud of Sindhu as much are we all! And among the brigade of celebs is none other than the ambassador of Rio Olympics 2016, Salman Khan!

Well, you’ve gotta admit it was quite a nailbiting match that took place between Spain and India where Sindhu was pacing up with every move of Marin. Now with such a tight schedule of Mr Khan, he did take some time off and watched Sindhu’s finals match with his mother! And guess what, just like everyone else, he too shared his joy and pride to have such a talented 21 year old badminton player. However, while most of the people put out their congratulatory tweets, Salman shared a picture of his with

Sindhu! He even wrote a tweet saying, “Saw d finals on tv with my mom and told her I hv a

picture with Sindhu . Proud .” In all honesty, isn’t this what we’d do had we gotten our pics clicked with a celebrity?

Is Ranbir Kapoor SCARED of Rishi Kapoor’s upcoming autobiography?

Rishi Kapoor is penning an autobiography that is going to release soon.

Wait, you aren’t excited about this news?

That means you are not aware of how Rishiji is ruling over Twitter with his sardonic tweets and jokes, that spares no one. Ask Alia Bhatt or Sonakshi Sinha, who have been ‘victims’ of his innocent sense of humour, or the Gandhis for his acerbic rants. In fact his tweets about Gandhis having everything named after them created so much furore that some Congress workers even named a toilet after him. He is also known to have gone loggerheads with Kamaal R Khan, the self-professed critic who gave us Deshdrohi.

Rishi Kapoor is brutally honest when it comes to his views; he can even discuss his personal life if you give him the right

kind of nudge. So when he is penning an autobiography, you can be sure there will be enough masala to last a lifetime. And then

there are rumours that he will dedicate one entire chapter to his son, Ranbir Kapoor. Now that should be a scary thought, well, not for us, but for Ranbir, shouldn’t it?

Pisces

August 24 - Sept 24

Feb 20 - March 20

Your material well-being needs a little extra attention. You could even be running up additional expenses. Yet this is all part of life’s annual cycle, so no doubt you’ll cope as well as usual. Social trends are set to sparkle after Thursday, and life will be generally optimistic and colourful.

Venus, planet of love, is becoming steadily more down-to-earth, bringing all its joy and charm to your life with concrete, practical results. You may be shy and sensitive, but don’t let this stop you from pushing yourself forward in new social situations.

Bollywood personalities’ birthdays

Randeep hooda August 21

Malaika arora khan August 23

gauhar khan August 23

neeru bajwa August 26

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Eshwar Shakti

5

6

Movie Review

Saturday, August 20, 2016

‘Happy Bhag Jayegi’ - Abhay Deol and Diana Penty’s Indo-Pak romcom is a decent one-time watch!

Happy Bhag Jayegi is the Bollywood entertainer for this week. The film marks the return of Abhay Deol and Diana Penty after a long break, while also starring Ali Fazal, Jimmy Sheirgill, Momal Sheikh and Piyush Mishra. The film is directed by Mudassar Aziz and produced by Aanand L Rai. Read our review ahead…

What’s it about Happy (Diana Penty) a boisterous girl from Amritsar, is in love with her childhood sweetheart, the unemployed musician Guddu (Ali Fazal). However, her father gets her engaged to Daman Singh Bagga (Jimmy Sheirgill), a local politician and bully. On the night of her engagement, Guddu arranges for her to elope with him with an elaborate plan. However, the plan goes awry and she accidentally lands up in Lahore, Pakistan at the house of upcoming politician, Bilal (Abhay Deol). At first, both are at loggerheads at each other, with Bilal trying to hide her from his father (Javed Sheikh) to save his political clout. Also his fiancee (Momal Sheikh) feels there is something going on between Bilal and Happy. To solve these complications, Bilal goes to India to bring Guddu and get him married to Happy and deport them together to India. More complications arise when Bilal begins to develop feelings for Happy, she gets kidnapped, and Bagga arrives in Lahore after realising she is there.

What’s hot Happy Bhag Jayegi is a surprise for sure as

the film is filled with several light moments, especially in the first half. The misadventures of Happy in Pakistan are better than the

last time we attempted comedy in our neighbouring country, Welcome 2 Karachi.

Mudassar Aziz, who previously made the forgettable Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dulha Mil Gaya, redeems himself slightly in making the movie entertaining in a few places. It also helps that Aanand L Rai is the producer of the film, and it bears his stamp. The dialogues, especially in the first half, will make you chuckle. For example,

the scene where Guddu and Piyush Mishra as Pakistani cop share a peg on the terrace as Guddu asks him, ‘Main aap se kuch poochna chahta hoon.’ To which, the cop replies, ‘Kuch bhi pooch, Kashmir ke Siva.’ It’s a pity that the latter half has a very few scenes that manage this wit, though Piyush Mishra briefing his juniors about a possible terrorist attack is hilarious. The casting also works for the movie. Though Diana Penty maybe be playing the titular character, it’s the men who actually rock the show. Abhay Deol, seen after a brief hiatus, is charming and leads the cast with gusto. Ali Fazal will win your heart with several moments, especially in the aforementioned terrace scene.

Jimmy Sheirgill continues his Tanu Weds Manu act here, but we are not complaining at all – he shines throughout. Pakistani actress Momal Sheikh is very pretty and makes you fall in love with her by the end. Kanwaljeet and Javed Sheikh also lend adequate support to this multi-starrer. However, the biggest scene- stealer is Piyush Mishra, who brings the house down in every damn scene.

The best thing about Happy Bhag Jayegi is that it doesn’t mock our neighbouring country just for the sake of it. In fact, it tries to show that if you cut off the bad blood, they are just like us.

What’s not Many Bollywood films suffer from the

average second half syndrome, so much that I feel that we should actually walk out during the interval just to keep the memories of a better half. Happy Bhag Jayegi, unfortunately, is a proud member of this club. After an entertaining first half, we find ourselves facing an uneven second half, where the jokes are rare and the director pushes in subplots too many. Though it was assumed that Bilal would fall for Happy, the average writing for this track makes it a tad implausible. Thankfully the director ties this up neatly with a logical conclusion.

However, it shows the film’s glaring problem – the romantic portions suck as compared to the lighter ones. Even Happy’s kidnapping act, though funny at times, seems a li’l forced into the plot. If the writing had been better, we could have gotten the comedy of the decade. The songs are unnecessary additions since not a single one of them leave any impact. The climax almost reaches David Dhawan kind of mirth.

Speaking of Diana Penty, she has improved a lot from her debut film, where I found her a bit stiff. However, in her comeback film, where she is playing the titular character, Diana is surprisingly given very less to do.

It also doesn’t help her that her character is given shades of what Kareena Kapoor did in Jab We Met. After all, there can be only one Geet, right?

What to do Happy Bhag Jayegi suffers from an average writing in the second half. However, thanks to several light moments and fantastic performances, it turns out to be a decent watch that has the potential to surprise you.

22

chulbuli pandey

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Bollywood

friday, august 19, 2016, mumbai, web www.mid-day.com, twitter @mid_day

For more Updates, Visit our Website

Brings spicy stuff straight from her steaming pot

7

Ties of love On Raksha Bandhan yesterday, Bollywood celebs flooded social media with aww-inducing pictures with their siblings while veteran star Rishi Kapoor had a funny take on the festival.

Tying Rakhi, literally

www.theasianstar.com

What’s Duggu hinting at?

ONE AND ONLY BHAI:

Salman Khan with sisters, Alvira (left) and Arpita at his residence Hrithik Roshan Late on Wednesday night, Hrithik Roshan put up some telling tweets. He posted a pic which said, “The problem with being empathetic is that you feel sorry for a**holes too.” He further put across his own viewpoint on this post by saying, “True. To be or not to be is the question. I think still better to be.” The actor’s recent film Mohenjo Daro that clashed with Akshay Kumar’s Rustom did not do too well at the box office. Who/ what was Roshan Jr referring to?

Preachy Chi Chi

Sibling revelry

ABHISHEK BACHCHAN tweeted this pic of a little him and SHWETA BACHCHAN, captioning it, “Partner in crime for

the last 40yrs. Happy Rakhi sis. Love you.”

Trust RISHI KAPOOR to raise a few chuckles. He tweeted this image of veteran actress Rakhee tied to a pillar and wrote, “Visual for tying “Rakhee”. Enjoy sisters!”

PARTNERS IN CRIME: Kangana Ranaut posted a series of pictures with brother Akshat and sister-cum-manager Rangoli on her blog. Don’t the first two snaps give you major sibling goals?

The age of innocence

Brother, friend, guide rolled into one

This one tweeted by ZOYA AKHTAR for FARHAN AKHTAR read, “FOREVER #babybrother

The actress Instagrammed this snap with a sweet message to go with it, “To my best friend and the best brother a sister can dream of. From fighting over the TV remote to starting a film company together. We did it all with passion & saath saath (sic).”

#myperson #favboy #rakhshabandhan #igotyourback.”

Big B takes dig at Akshay Jacqueline Fernandez and Govinda. PIC/SURESH KK Govinda will step in for Karan Johar as judge for one episode of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa since the filmmaker had a prior commitment — the US Dream Team tour. Turns out this was not the big surprise, but his philosophical take on everything. “He gave nine points to all contestants, except Surveen, who got 10.

Asked to repeat his popular dialogues and show off his signature moves, he said he didn’t remember anything.

After being reminded, he did hit the dance floor. But, something about him seemed truly off,” a unit hand says.

When PeeCee dropped in Priyanka Chopra caught up with Aditya Roy Kapur, cousin Parineeti Chopra and Varun Dhawan in Houston where they performed live on stage as part of the Dream Team concert. Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt, who are also part of the tour, were missing from this happy shot.

Amitabh Bachchan made some wisecracks at the launch of Aankhen 2 on Wednesday.

When asked why Arjun Rampal has been retained and not Akshay Kumar if the sequel takes the story forward, the veteran star promptly replied, “He is busy making Crack.” Crack is Akki’s next with Neeraj Pandey and Big B’s answer had the audience exchange stares and smiles.

When the same question was posed to director Anees Bazmee, he said, “The story moves forward for which only Amitabh Bachchan and Arjun Rampal’s characters were required and the other character dies in the first part.”

Was Akshay approached for the film, he responded in the negative, adding that the actor is “very busy doing so many projects”. Interestingly, Arshad Warsi has replaced Akshay in the sequel. Remember how

Amitabh Bachchan the Khiladi has been cast in Jolly LLB 2, the first part of which belonged to Arshad Warsi? Scores levelled.

For more Updates, Visit our Website

www.theasianstar.com Local News . World . Entertainment . Auto . Sports

8

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Foodie

Paneer Tikka Masala Paneer Tikka Masala is a gourmet dish which is simple to cook but very flavorful.

Marinated paneer with tomato gravy makes a delightful dish for a formal dinner.

Recipe will serve 4.

Ingredients: 1/2 pond of paneer 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder 1 tablespoon minced ginger or ginger juice 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon yogurt 1 tablespoon oil

For Gravy 3 medium size tomatoes 1 green pepper adjust to your taste 1 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) Pinch of asafetida 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika (dagi or kashmiri mirch) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon corn starch (arrow root) 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

REMAINING APPLIANCE INVENTORY

GERMAN EUROPEANAPPLIANCES APPLIANCES PRICES SLASHED, BEST IN TOWN SPEED OVEN

COOKTOPS

STARTING AT $498

$998

HOOD FANS

Stainless Steel Sinks

STARTING AT $98

EVERYTHING MUST GO HARVEY’ S FURNITURE FURN ITU RE && AAPPLIANCES PP LI AN CE S

A ANC OUVER LA NDMARK SINCE AV VANCOUVER LANDMARK SINCE 1927 1927

2751 Kingsway Vancouver 604.434.3151 604.434.3151

Method 1. Slice the paneer in about 1/8 inch thick and about in one inch squares.

2. Mix ginger, salt, pepper, coriander, and yogurt with sliced paneer in a bowl, cover it and let the mixture marinate for at least an hour. It is better to have the paneer marinate in a refrigerator.

3. Blend tomatoes and green chilies to make a puree and keep aside.

4. Dissolve the corn starch in 2 tablespoons of water and keep aside. Corn starch is used to give thickness to gravy.

5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in flat frying pan on medium heat, making sure to oil the entire surface of the pan.

6. Next put the marinated paneer in frying pan and gently stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes until paneer becomes light brown.

7. Take out the paneer in a bowl and use the same frying pan to make the gravy.

8. To prepare the gravy, add 1 table spoon of oil in a frying pan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if seed cracks right away oil is ready 9. Add cumin seeds and asafetida after seeds crack add bay leaves and stir for a few seconds.

10.

Add the tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, sugar, and cook for about 4 minutes on medium heat.

11.

Add the corn starch mix stir for few minutes till the sauce thickens.

12.

Add the stir-fry paneer in the tomato gravy and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes on low medium heat.

13.

Turn off the heat and add cilantro and garam masala stir slowly and cover the pan for few minutes.

14.

Serve hot with your choice of Indian bread or over the rice.

15.

Enjoy!

For more Updates, Visit our Website

NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED APPLIANCES ON ALL REMAINING WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 5:30PM & SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 6PM & SUNDAY 11AM - 5PM ALL SALES FINAL ~ NO REFUNDS / EXCHANGES ~ ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE © SBSI 2015

www.theasianstar.com

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Superstore

9

10

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Classifieds JOBS

JOBS

JOBS

JOBS

MATRIMONIAL

BLACK CAT SECURITY LTD., 7085-141A Street, Surrey, Bc Requires One Full Time Permanent Office Manager.

Duties: Oversee And Co-Ordinate Office Administrative Procedures; Establish Work Priorities, Delegate Work To Office Support Staff And Ensure Deadlines Are Met And Procedures Are Followed; Co-Ordinate And Plan For Office Services; Assist In Preparation Of Operating Budget And Maintain Inventory And Budgetary Controls; Assemble Data And Prepare Periodic And Special Reports, Manuals And Correspondence., Education: Completion Of High School.

Experience: 2-3 Years.

Wages 22.00/Hr.

-Conduct research and provide advice to other professionals regarding data management -Operate database management systems to analyze data and perform data mining - Lead, coordinate or supervise other employees Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science - 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role Language: English Wages: $29/hr Please send your resume @ info@oneflatfee.ca or Fax: 604248-5253 -------------- July 09 2016

immediate vacancy for Carpenter.

We design and manufacture high end solid wood exteriors doors, solid wood interior doors and custom doors.

Job specification: Full time position with wages of $25/hour.

35 to 40 hours per week.

Job requirement: High School with 2-3 years of experience.

Trade certificate will be considered as an asset.

Job duties includes read & interpret drawings & sketches to determine specifications; estimate height, width, length and other proportions; measure, cut, shape & assemble wood materials using woodworking machines, power tools and hand tools; Build exterior doors, interior doors, customs doors with jams; moulding, make transom arch shape; specially skilled in fancy wood design, traditional murals crafting on doors; Install hardware such as hinges, handles, catches; Repair doors and replace panels of doors.

If interested send resumes at westerndoors@outlook.com -------------- May 21 2016

and recommend / implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations; establish work priorities; manage office supply inventory and maintain office equipment repairs. wage btwn $22.25 - $24/hr (depending on exp). Please email resume to planetpridelogist@ gmail.com.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

-------------- May 14 2016

Uncle looking match for his Hindu Jat 26 years old niece, fair 5’5”, B.Sc, nursing working in Delhi,

Knowledge Of English Required.

Hindi And Punjabi An Asset.

Emailblackcatsecurityltd@hotmail.com Or Fax @ 778 565 7165.

-------------- July 16 2016 One FlatFee Real Estate Inc. 10912888 80 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3A8 requires an indeterminate full-time Database Analyst.

Responsibilities -Collect and document user requirements -Design, construct, modify, Integrate, implement and test data models and database management -Operate database management systems to analyze data and perform data mining analysis

All Star Railing & Awning Ltd., #20 12318 84 Avenue, Surrey, BC requires a full-time permanent Welder Helper. Will be required to read and interpret work orders, operate metal cleaning equipment, assist welders, transport raw material and finished products manually or by using devices, clean work areas and equipment and perform other related duties to assist the welders. Should have high school education with some experience. Knowledge of English is required. Punjabi/Hindi will be an asset. Wage: $20/hr. Apply by mail, email: 4242kamal@gmail. com -------------- July 09 2016 Western Door Manufacturing Ltd located at #109-8250, 124th St, Surrey, BC V3W 3X9, has an

Required urgently for beauty salon in Burnaby We have a great opportunity to add a new member to our team. We are looking for someone who is professional and confident in there waxing and threading skills. Our salon has an amazing reputation in these services and would love the right professional for the job.

Please message for more info. 604-723-7553

Planet Pride Logistics Ltd. of Richmond, BC is urgently seeking an Office Manager on f/time, perm. basis. Must have min. high school education and either min. 2 yrs. exp. in clerical/ secretarial/office admin. or a university degree or college diploma in business admin.

Duties incl. manage office staff and assign tasks as needed; analyze internal processes

“Vacancy for Stock Supervisor A1doors and mouldings, located at 12625 – 80th Avenue Surrey, BC, V3W 3A6 has an immediate vacancy of Stock Supervisor Term of employment : Full time, Permanent with 35 to 40 hours per week Salary : $18/hour Job duties : To supervise and coordinate activities of stock staff, plan and organize the display of stock in the showroom, identify outdated & defective stock, ensure orders are executed & delivered in time, maintain inventory and order merchandise, prepare periodic inventory reports, assign duties to stock clerks, providing stock clerk with the training, information, guidance encouragement &recognition needed to meet expectation, investigating, resolving & escalating customer issues as appropriate.

Requires: Completion of secondary school with one year of related experience.

If interested please send resumes by email at resume@a1doors.ca”

Boy should be Canadian Immigrant, vegetarian, Hindu Jat. Please Call: 604-353-5437

Name Change We Jatinder Singh Gill & Sarbjeet Kaur Gill residence of 6616-124 street Surrey BC Canada declare to change our daughter’s name from Furman Gill to Furmaan Kaur Gill

To PLACE YOUR AD IN THE ASIAN STAR

CLASSIFIEDS Section

Please

Call: 604-591-5423

Saturday, August 20, 2016

PICS VANCOUVER SETTLEMENT OFFICE IS NOW OFFERING Informal English Conversation Classes Starting July 26th 2016 Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) is consistently recognized as one of the leading and most important non-profit organizations in Vancouver. The work PICS has done in the last two decades to provide invaluable services and initiate various community based programs has been nothing short of remarkable. PICS has consistently tried to help people integrate into the Canadian Society. In order to maximize the number of people PICS can help, The Vancouver Settlement Office has come up with an idea to provide Informal English Conversation Classes for the 1st time.

PICS is taking a huge step in trying to help those who are interested in improving their English or simply learn to informally converse with others. Classes will be open to both men and women willing to learn. The conversation classes will consist of activities, games, worksheets and oral exercises. Students will participate in weekly verbal discussions in order to improve their conversation skills.

The aim of these classes is to help nonEnglish speaking individuals improve their English and conversation skills to settle into the Canadian Society. PICS hopes that English Conversation Classes will help individuals with their personal and professional growth.

We wish these classes will have a positive outcome and will flourish in the future.

Please contact Sukhwinder Gosal (Vancouver Settlement office) at 778-3718552 for further inquiries.

-------------------------------------------South Asian Seniors - India Day Celebrations August 21st 2016 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites all South Asian Adults, Seniors and Families to join all devotees of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple Surrey for India Day Celebrations organized

by Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey BC on August 21st 2016(Sunday) at the temple grounds 8321 - 140th street Surrey BC, starting at 10.00 am with Wrestling Competition to 4.00 pm. Please come and join us for the India Day Parade of different States of India starting from Brookside Gurudwara Sahib to Temple grounds at 1.00 pm. Senior Lady Parivar members will do Seva ( Service ) for preparing food for all devotees in the kitchen. Seniors team of volunteers will be there to do seva ( Service ) for supply of prepared food to all the stalls and for serving snacks and variety of food items to be served free to all the audience in different food stalls. Seniors team of Volunteers will also help to wind up at the temple grounds. Let us all make it a successful event by showing good example for spirit of Volunteerism. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 - 507 9945 for volunteer positions and for further details. Project funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for Hindi speaking Seniors.

-------------------------------------------Family Celebration coming up on August 20th, and everyone’s invited!

Pop in any time from 6pm-9pm for a night of fun! (Includes face- painting, games, food, Henna, and much much more!)

2940 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 2Z8 (For more info: 604-897-4224) See you there!

-------------------------------------------South Asian Seniors - Common Disorders of the Pancreas in Our body.

Dr. Ramesh Avinashi on August 7th 2016 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.

Round Wrap Industries, #150 1680 Savage Road, Richmond, BC V6V 3A9 A reputed company manufacturing foiled PVC doors, requires one Production Supervisor on full-time indeterminate basis. Duties: supervision, coordination and scheduling of workers; resolving work problems; training of workers; preparing reports and ensuring safe and smooth running of the production.

Education: Minimum secondary school.

Experience: Minimum 5 years as Supervisor in same or similar trade or industry.

Language: English & Knowledge of Punjabi / Hindi will be an asset.

Salary: $32/hr.

Contact by email: info@roundwrap.com or fax 604 278 1463

Community News Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members and also nonmembers to attend the Powerful Presentation on Common Disorders of the Pancreas in Our body by Dr. Ramesh Avinashi a well-known Family Physician on August 7th 2016 (Sunday) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 - 140th street Surrey BC. It will cover Causes, Symptoms & Treatment and you can ask questions concerning Pancreas, Dr. Ramesh Avinashi will answer all your questions professionally after the presentation. Tea and light snacks will be served in the end. Project funded by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for Hindi Speaking Seniors.

Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 - 507 - 9945 for further details.

-------------------------------------------South Asian Seniors Bus Trip to Bridal Falls & Othello Tunnels Hope, August 6th 2016 (Saturday), Bus leaving from Temple at 10.00 am sharp.

Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey has organized a bus trip for 52 Senior members to visit Bridal Falls in Chilliwack & Othello Tunnels in Hope on

11

August 6th 2016 (Saturday). The chartered bus will arrive at the Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple at 9.45 am and the 52 Senior members those who have already registered will board the bus and the bus will leave in time at 10.00 am. After visiting Bridal Falls the members will have delicious buffet lunch at Shandar Hut Indian Restaurant in Chiliwack.

After lunch the bus will take the 52 members to Othello Tunnels Hope, where the members will be served with snacks, cold water and cold Pop at Picnic site. Before returning the 52 members will visit the Carvings of Hope Town, there will be 8 senior Volunteers for all the help and the bus is expected to be back at the temple at about 8.00 pm. Project funded

by Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for Hindi Speaking Seniors.

Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator/ Organizer Tel. 604 - 507 - 9945 for further details.

-------------------------------------------9th Annual PICS Mega Job Fair & Business Expo 2016 scheduled for August 4th at North Surrey Recreation Centre, 10275 City Parkway, Surrey from 10am to 4pm.

100 Exhibitors are registered for the event and 6,000 to 7,000 job seekers are expected to attend.

--------------------------------------------

FOR LEASE Two retail units 3000sqft #130/140 - 304785 Cardinal Ave Abbotsford

(604) 725-6734 / (604) 595-1445

12

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Review by Jag

2016 Infiniti QX50 – First Drive S

an Diego, CA: The information package from Infiniti said it all: the new QX50 has, “the body of a crossover, [but] the heart of a coupe.” That’s a pretty bold statement to make about this, or any, vehicle in this category, and one I was anxious to explore. So, when I was invited to beautiful San Diego to drive the newest iteration of Infiniti’s compact

EX37, is a welcome addition. For 2016, the front has a lower fascia, new LED lights, and a great-looking new grille, which is similar to its older siblings. The side mirrors now feature integrated turn signals and the rear has a refreshed bumper and lighting, more in line with the Infiniti look. The most

SUV family, how could I resist.

Even though Infiniti’s usage of the “Q” and “QX” branding may not be popular with people who were used to the “G” status, sales numbers tell a completely different story. Over the past 3 years, Infiniti sales numbers have been consistently increasing, so much so that you can see it on the roads. The new QX50, which is pretty much a refreshed and updated

apparent upgrade is with its size: it’s now 113mm longer, which results in a 109mm increase for rear legroom (100mm more knee room). With the front seat set to my perfect driving position, I nestled into the back seat and was surprised that it was roomier than it appears –

DAYS TO

SAVE HEROES’ OPENING WEEKEND Saturday, August 20–Sunday, August 21 11am–10:30pm FREE gate admission for First Responders and a guest

FREE GATE ADMISSION FOR ALL GUESTS Tuesdays, August 23 & 30 11am–1pm

PRESENTED BY

WILD RIDE WEDNESDAYS

SAVE UP TO $12 AT:

Wednesday, August 24 & Wednesday, August 31, 11am-1pm Purchase 2 Ride Passes for the price of 1!

SENIORS’ DAY Thursday, August 25 11am-10:30pm Seniors 65+ receive FREE gate admission

VANCITY MEMBER DAY Thursday, September 1 11am-10:30pm Vancity members and a guest each receive $5 gate admission

PRESENTED BY

compared to the EX, much better. Now, not to be overly concerned with rear legroom, it still might be lacking for some people. Infiniti also confirmed that for the new model, there won’t be a short-wheel base option.

Pie Company to enjoy the area’s best pie.

One of my colleagues scraped his plate clean; he said the pie was that good. During the break, we explored the QX50 a little more.

The cargo area is abundant and as a newclass first, power folding rear seats, a feature normally found in higher-end models. Flip a switch to fold or raise the 60/40 rear seats; I did find, however, that at times, the rear seat belts got stuck in the latch when the seats were fully raised, making me lower them again and then manually keep the belt away.

Getting back to the cargo area, I guarantee that, with the rear seats in the upright position (i.e. not folded), the QX50 will hold a full-size stroller and some luggage as well.

After the pit stop, my driving partner Neil Vorano took the pilot’s seat and I had a chance to explore the crossover/coupe some more. I found the seats, heated of course, to be quite comfortable, considering we spent close to 6 hours in them. For Canada, only AWD will be available whereas US buyers can choose from either AWD or rear-wheel. Since we were able to drive both, Neil and I both agreed that the AWD had slightly more body roll, but that being said, it doesn’t The inside of the vehicle is where the luxury take away from the driving experience. For status of Infiniti becomes clearly evident. All Canadian buyers, the AWD will provide the materials are top notch and available in some necessary traction that they have come to great colour combinations. There’s stitching, expect from Infiniti for our weather patterns. real leather, and real wood finishes. I did You have to hand it to Infiniti for providing find strange the three vertical strips on the great venues for vehicle launches. Journalists passenger side dashboard – no clear purpose were treated to lunch at the uber-trendy and and in my opinion, takes away from the posh Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, where look. Most buyers won’t mind though. The only luxury vehicle owners need apply. After infotainment system is similar the one in our meals, Neil and I headed back towards other Infiniti models and performs well. The San Diego, passing lime orchards, a place best part is the 360-degrees surround camera where we just had to stop….to, you know, test system – Infiniti was the first to offer this the all-wheel drive functionality. Once we got technology and I think it’s one the thumbs-up from the farmer of the best innovations for any tending the orchard, we made vehicle. our way amidst the lime trees So does this crossover actually and took some great photos. drive like a coupe? Our test And a few limes didn’t hurt route took us from downtown either.

San Diego to the back desert The final leg of the test drive roads and foothills of the took us through some urban California coast, where there areas, the coastline, and finally were boundless opportunities back to our hotel in downtown to really open up the engine.

San Diego. I can honestly say Infiniti has kept the 3.7L V-6 that the new QX50 will likely that pumps out 325-hp and make a presence in the Canadian Jag Dhatt in my opinion, it’s the perfect market; the vehicle has a great Jag Dhatt is an automotive, motorcycle and lifestyle powerplant for this vehicle. engine, a luxurious interior, journalist. He is an AJAC Whenever needed, power was and the build quality you would member and regular available and let me tell you, this expect from Infiniti. So, in the contributor writer to many thing is torquey. What’s even end, does the 2016 QX50 have print and online media outlets. better is the superb handling the body of a crossover and the – the mix of power, steering, heart of a coupe – you bet! and handling really makes you Editor’s Update: wonder if you’re driving a crossover, because After spending a week with the new 2016 it darn well feels like a coupe. But so many QX50 in Vancouver, my expectations of the times, my fingers reached for the non-present vehicle have either been met or surpassed. The paddle shifters. Sure, there is a sport-mode rear seat might be a little cozy for some, but my and you can go through the gears via the daughters and wife said they were pleased with shifter, but it’s not the same feeling. the room. And yes, our full-size stroller easily After about 64 miles, we stopped at Julian fits in the cargo area!

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Saturday, April 2, 2016

i 5

i 5

Saturday, 2, 2016 Saturday, April April 2, 2016 i 5i 5

Vol. 6 No. 31

-

Saturday - April 2, 2016

- Tel: 604-591-5423 -

E-mail: ads@theasianstar.com

Vol. 6 No. 31 Saturday - April 2, 2016 - Tel: - Tel: 604-591-5423 E-mail: ads@theasianstar.com 604-591-5423 - -E-mail: ads@theasianstar.com Tel: 604-591-5423 E-mail: ads@theasianstar.com Vancouver’s skyline to rise amid an office-tower building boom Vol. 6 No. 31 - Saturday - April 2, 2016 - Tel: 604-591-5423 - E-mail: ads@theasianstar.com

No. 31 -- August Saturday - April 2, 2016 Vol. 6 No.Vol. 49 -6 Saturday 20, 2016

T T T

Vancouver’s skylinetoto riseamid amid an office-tower building boom skyline rise an office-tower building boom VancouverVancouver’s plansVancouver’s more affordable rentals, but other cities still struggling to skyline to rise amid an office-tower building meet boomdemand

next two years due to competition. it Suisse tower is optimistic his building will he $240-million Credit Suisse/ Mr. Shokri and others say they expect The landlords who will likely suffer start to fill as the completion date gets closer.

SwissReal tower in the heart of many of the new towers to start signing tenant asnext a result of years the current boom are ownGehriger, the CEO SwissReal to competition. downtown Vancouver willSuisse/ be leases as Shokri they getand closer to completion.

That next two two it Franz Suisse is optimistic hisofbuilding years due due to competition. tower tower is optimistic his building will will he $240-million $240-million Credit others expect he Credit Suisse/ Mr.Mr. Shokri and others say say theythey expect ers of older buildings, Mr. Shokri said. Asit Suisse Group who bought the original historic completed in less than a year, but so far, is partly because companies in Vancouver, The landlords who will likely suffer As Metro Vancouver continues to grapple with ways tonewpurpose-built rentals should beThe earmarked forwho very lowdue or units lost to redevelopment, foriscompletion instance, is developing landlords will likelytoallsuffer next two years competition. start tothe filltower as the date gets closer. fill as completion date and gets closer. it Suisse optimistic his building will SwissReal tower theheart heart many of the towers to start signing SwissReal tower ininthe of of many of the new to start signing tenant well, new developments in the suburbs,start to he $240-million Credit Suisse/ Mr.towers Shokri and others say tenant they expect stock-exchange building in 2002 before partonly one tenant has signed up to move in. which do want to be in new, energy-efficient a result of the current boom are address the affordable housing crisis, the City of Vancouver low-income households, the report states. a tax onownempty homes, which is slated to be inofgets place next as aasresult of the current boom are ownThe landlords who will likely suffer Franz Gehriger, the CEO SwissReal Franz Gehriger, the CEO of SwissReal start to fill as the completion date closer. downtown Vancouver will leases as they getget to completion.

That downtown SwissReal Vancouver will be heart leases as many they closer to completion.

Thattenant which have already experienced higher nering with Credit Suisse to develop it, said tower inbe the of ofcloser the new towers to start signing Theannounced tenant hasit committed fornew a 10th of buildings, tend to operate on short timelines. ers of older buildings, Shokri said.

As has will build 400 affordable homes onbecause four Vancouver, has its own Charter, can instillMr. year. said.

The four city-owned sites are alsothe the first of that will ers ofasolder buildings, Mr. Shokri As arates result thespecial current ownGroup who bought the original historic Group who bought theCEO original historic Franz Gehriger, of20SwissReal completed ininless than a ayear, but sosofar,far, will is partly companies in which Vancouver, completed less than year, but is partly because companies in Vancouver, vacancy inofrecent years,boom may are have downtown Vancouver be leases as they get closer to completion.

That theofmain group interested in leasing Vancouthe 370,000 square feetland.

– leaving a state of As well, he provisions said, prices in the new well,well, new developments in the suburbs, parcels of city-owned against the demolition or loss of single-room also become part the city’s first Community Land Trust. new developments in the suburbs, stock-exchange building in 2002 before parters of older buildings, Mr. Shokri said.

As stock-exchange building in 2002 before partwho bought the isoriginal historic only one tenant has upupthan totomove in.in.butwhich want to be in energy-efficient trouble as they compete with each other. verGroup only one tenant hassigned signed move do want to because benew, income new, energy-efficient completed infor less a year, sowhich far,doSROs iswill partly companies ininsists Vancouver, office space these days the technology have already experienced higher emptiness that is unusual an office skybuildings likely down the which Thattenant announcement this week, calls for occupancy housing.

Itin on one-on-one replacement for in Vancouver has pledged towith add 2,500 more units by 2021.it, 4 more i Saturday, July 25, 2015 nering with Credit Suisse to develop it,before said which have already experienced higher well, new developments the suburbs, The has committed forfor awhich 10th of buildings, tend to operate on short timelines. nering Credit Suisse to develop said stock-exchange building in 2002 In Vancouver, the co-developer of the CredThe tenant has committed a 10th of buildings, tend to operate on short timelines. only one tenant has signed up to move in. which do want to be in new, energy-efficient sector.

Those companies make their partdecivacancy rates inhave recent years,years, may may have have scraper in city. and Even a units, huge shift of inas as well as this seniors’ family comes the main group interested in leasing Vancouvacancy rates in already recent which experienced higher the 370,000 square feet –so, leaving a state AsAs well, he hesaid, prices in in the newnew thenering mainwith group interested in Credit Suisse to leasing developVancouit, said the 370,000 square feet – leaving a state of well, said, prices the The tenant has committed for a 10th of buildings, tend to operate on short timelines. trouble asvacancy compete each other. business tenancy expected Metro Vancouver municipalities areregion under ver office space these days is the technology ratescompete in with recent years, may have troublethey as they with each other. emptiness that is isunusual for as an the office sky- buildings will likely come i Saturday, 25, 2015down in the theoffice mainspace groupthese interested Vancoudaysinisleasing the technology the is370,000 square feet –ofleaving of Saturday, As July well, said, prices in in the new emptiness that unusual fornot an office sky- a 4state buildings will likely come 4 i Julyhe 25, 2015down In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Cred- sector.ver experiences something it has seen beattack for allowing the demolition older, Those companies make their deciscraper in this city. Even so, a huge shift in trouble as they compete with each other. sector.

In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Credver office space these days is the technology Those companies make their deciemptiness that is unusual for aninoffice sky- buildings will likely come scraper in four-storey this city. building Even so, aboom huge shift 4 i Saturday, July 25, 2015down in the fore: an and office-tower much threeapartments favour business tenancy is expected as theinregion In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Cred- sector. Those companies make their deciscraper this city. as Even so, a huge shift in business isinexpected the region of high-density condominiums, especially ofexperiences which istenancy speculative rathsomething itconstruction has not seen bebusiness tenancy is expected as experiences something it has not seen be-the region around SkyTrain stations.

But it also raises the erfore: than for specific committed tenants. an office-tower building boom much experiences something it has question of who is responsible for providing “This is kind of uncharted territory for Vanfore: an office-tower building boom much of which is speculative construction rath-not seen before: anShokri, office-tower building boom much affordable rental housing, with municipalities couver, ” said a principal with of than which isMehdi speculative construction rather for specific committed tenants. which is speculative construction rathand the each pointing fingers at the the capital markets team atterritory Avison Young. er“This thanisprovince forofofspecific committed tenants. kind uncharted for Vanother. er than for specific committed tenants.

“But I don’t see a big disaster occurring. ” couver, ” said Mehdi Shokri, a principal with “This is kind of uncharted territory for VanThecapital Credit Suisse only the most “Thistower isShokri, kindatis ofAvison uncharted territory the markets team Young. couver, ” said Mehdi a principal with for Vanvisible and furthest along of a second wave couver, ” said Mehdi Shokri, a principal with “But I don’t see a big disaster occurring. ” the capital markets team at Avison Young. of “But new office towers planned for VancouThe ICredit Suisse tower is only the most the capital markets team at Avison Young. don’t see a big disaster occurring.” visible furthest along of aAasecond wave occurring.” ver and some key first cluster “But Isuburbs. don’t see big disaster Theand Credit Suisse tower is only the most new office towers planned fortower Vancouofoftowers – some two million square feet – the most The Credit Suisse only visible and furthest along of a secondiswave verbuilt and downtown somevisible key suburbs.

A first cluster was in the past three years. and furthest along of a second wave new office towers planned for Vancouofof towers – 11 some twooffice million square feetare –for VancouAnother office developments of new towers planned ver built and downtown some key in suburbs.

Athree firstyears. cluster was the past proposed within blocks of Credit Suver and some key suburbs.

A first cluster ofAnother towers – 11 some twoatmillion square feet office developments are – isse’s Exchange tower Howe and West of towers – some two million square feet – was built downtown in theofpast three years. proposed within blocks Credit SuPender streets, even while the office-vawas built downtown in the past three years.

Another 11 tower officeatcontinues developments isse’s Exchange Howe and West cancy rate in the region inchare Another 11 office to developments are Pender streets, even while the office-vaproposed within blocks of Credit Suup as a result proposed of the firstwithin wave of building. blocks of Credit Sucancy rate in theVancouver region to inch Indeed, while moves ahead with isse’s Exchange tower atcontinues Howe and West But commercial brokers say the is and West isse’s Exchange tower atcity Howe up as a result of the first wave of building. developing the four city-owned sites, worth Pender streets, even while the office-vanot about to be populated by ghost towers.

Pender streets, eventhewhile the But commercial brokers say city is office-vaacancy total of $50 million, in continues partnership rate in the region to with inch cancy rate in the region continues not about to be populated by ghost towers. developers, it still requires financial support to inch up as a result of the first wave of building. up as a result of the first wave of building. from provincial and federal Butthecommercial brokers saygovernments the city is But commercial brokers say the city is to keep the costs low enough notensure aboutittocan be populated by ghost towers. not about to betopopulated by ghost towers. to accommodate the lowmiddle-income people who need it.

For instance, the city expects to build 130 rental units for working families and singles on a lot at 2221 Main St., with rents between $850 to $2,000 per month. But it would need an additional subsidy of $25 million from senior government or other partners to ensure it can achieve those rents, and another $45 million from provincial and federal governments to bring them even lower.

Mayors have lobbied for decades to get senior levels of government to inject more money or incentives to boost the rental housing stock. Ottawa has announced it will create a federal housing strategy, but the province has yet to take similar measures.

The province, which was asked at the Union of B.C. Municipalities last year to create a housing program to stimulate rental housing and maintain existing stock, replied that it is up to cities “who are responsible for planning, zoning and development regulation, to use the tools at their disposal to support the province’s efforts and further the creation of new housing supply.”

The situation has led to a hodgepodge of measures across the region, which needs 18,200 new housing units per year — onethird of those purpose-built rentals — over the next decade, according to a recent Metro Vancouver report. Two-thirds of those

Saturda

14

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Real Estate

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan seeking buyers Vancouver’s skyline to rise amid an office-tower building T for minority stake in $4-billion Vancouver real estate portfolio: sources Vol. 6 No. 31

Jolly Arts -Custom painted wall murals for home, office or commercial establishments.

-Interior and decorative wall painting along with decorating design ideas.

Custom Designs Kids Room - Living Spaces - Offices - Wallpaper Install

Tejpal Singh Mann

778-885-2197

By Appointment

www.facebook.com/tejpalsingh.mann

For Traditional & Modern Hand Paintings

TSM Gallery 9353 - 120 St. Delta

778.395.5354

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is seeking buyers for a minority stake in its $4 billion real-estate portfolio in Vancouver, including office towers and shopping malls, according to people familiar with the matter.

Cadillac Fairview, the real-estate unit of Canada’s third-biggest pension fund, is looking to raise about $2 billion from the sale, according to the people, who asked not to be identified. Cadillac Fairview has hired CBRE Group Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada for the sale, the people said. Spokespeople for Cadillac Fairview, CBRE, and RBC didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment or declined to comment.

Cadillac Fairview is the latest pension group seeking to reduce its holdings in the Vancouver commercial market, where prices have reached record highs amid an influx of foreign cash even as new supply drives up vacancy rates.

Ivanhoe Cambridge and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan are seeking about $800 million for their office towers in Burnaby, British Columbia, just outside of Vancouver.

The Cadillac Fairview portfolio, which hasn’t yet started marketing, includes 14 properties in downtown Vancouver and Richmond, with some of Canada’s largest shopping centers, office towers, and historic buildings up for grabs. The assets include a portfolio of waterfront properties including Waterfront Centre, a 21-story tower on the harbor built in 1990; the 238,000-squarefoot PricewaterhouseCoopers Place; and The Station, a historic property built in 1912 that

-

he $240-million Credit Suisse/ SwissReal tower in the heart of downtown Vancouver will be completed in less than a year, but so far, only one tenant has signed up to move in.

The tenant has committed for a 10th of the 370,000 square feet – leaving a state of emptiness that is unusual for an office skyscraper in this city. Even so, a huge shift in business tenancy is expected as the region experiences something it has not seen before: an office-tower building boom much of which is speculative construction rather than for specific committed tenants.

“This is kind of uncharted territory for Vancouver,” said Mehdi Shokri, a principal with the capital markets team at Avison Young.

“But I don’t see a big disaster occurring.”

The Credit Suisse tower is only the most visible and furthest along of a second wave of new office towers planned for Vancouver and some key suburbs. A first cluster of towers – some two million square feet – was built downtown in the past three years.

Another 11 office developments are proposed within blocks of Credit Suisse’s Exchange tower at Howe and West Pender streets, even while the office-vacancy rate in the region continues to inch up as a result of the first wave of building.

But commercial brokers say the city is not about to be populated by ghost towers.

Saturday - April 2, 2016

- Tel: 604-591-5423 -

Mr. Shokri and others say they expect many of the new towers to start signing tenant leases as they get closer to completion. That is partly because companies in Vancouver, which do want to be in new, energy-efficient buildings, tend to operate on short timelines.

As well, he said, prices in the new buildings will likely come 4 i Saturday, July 25, 2015down in the

E-mail: ads@the

next two years due to competition.

The landlords who will likely suffer as a result of the current boom are owners of older buildings, Mr. Shokri said. As well, new developments in the suburbs, which have already experienced higher vacancy rates in recent years, may have trouble as they compete with each other.

In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Cred-

serves as North America’s largest transport hub, currently pending approval for an added office tower.

Some of the country’s biggest retail assets are also in the mix, such as the Pacific Centre, a downtown retailer with 1.6 million square feet for which Cadillac Fairview submitted a proposal this year to expand. It’s the third-most profitable shopping mall in Canada, according to brokerage Avison Young, with $1,599 in sales per square foot. The center also contains eight office towers of two million square feet, including 701 West Georgia and the HSBC building.

The net asset value of Cadillac Fairview’s real estate holdings increased 13 per cent to $24.9 billion in 2015 over the prior year amid high demand for assets in North America, according to the latest financial report from the Toronto-based pension fund. It also lists six of the Vancouver properties as worth at least $150 million.

Demand for Vancouver offices has sent prices of properties to record highs in recent transactions, including Anbang Insurance Group Co.’s purchase of the Bentall Centre.

The vacancy rate in the city rose to a 12year high of 10.4 per cent as of June 30 as tenants absorbed 1 million square feet of new space since the same time last year, according to Avison Young. Buildings downtown, where most of Cadillac Fairview’s properties are located, are faring better, with vacancy tightening to 7.8 per cent from 9.8 per cent at the end of 2015.

it Suisse tow start to fill a Franz G Group wh stock-excha nering with the main gr ver office sp sector. Tho

31

Saturday, April 2, 2016

i 5

Saturday, August 20, 2016

-

Developers sitting on land in Toronto’s heated housing market in hopes prices will keep rising

Saturday - April 2, 2016

- Tel: 604-591-5423 -

E-mail: ads@theasianstar.com

couver’s skyline to rise amid an office-tower building boom

edit Suisse/ he heart of er will be , but so far, to move in. or a 10th of ng a state of n office skyhuge shift in s the region not seen beboom much uction rathted tenants. tory for Vanrincipal with vison Young. r occurring.” nly the most second wave for Vancoufirst cluster square feet – three years. pments are Credit Sue and West he office-vanues to inch of building. y the city is host towers.

Mr. Shokri and others say they expect many of the new towers to start signing tenant leases as they get closer to completion. That is partly because companies in Vancouver, which do want to be in new, energy-efficient buildings, tend to operate on short timelines.

As well, he said, prices in the new buildings will likely come 4 i Saturday, July 25, 2015down in the

next two years due to competition.

The landlords who will likely suffer as a result of the current boom are owners of older buildings, Mr. Shokri said. As well, new developments in the suburbs, which have already experienced higher vacancy rates in recent years, may have trouble as they compete with each other.

In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Cred-

it Suisse tower is optimistic his building will start to fill as the completion date gets closer.

Franz Gehriger, the CEO of SwissReal Group who bought the original historic stock-exchange building in 2002 before partnering with Credit Suisse to develop it, said the main group interested in leasing Vancouver office space these days is the technology sector. Those companies make their deci-

Housing prices continue to rise in the Greater Toronto Area because of land shortages that are at least partially being driven by builders sitting on real estate in hopes of a rising market, says a new report.

CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal said provincial legislation which has created scarcity of land around the Toronto region has developers feeling confident that prices have nowhere else to go but up, leaving them in no hurry to erect new housing.

“If you are an owner of potential development land and you are well aware that Places to Grow (provincial policy) will result in in shortage of land by even more than currently anticipated, you will probably not be eager to sell,” said Tal, in his report released Monday.

Existing home prices continue to grow in the city with the average price of a detached home up 20.7 per cent in July from a year ago to more than $1.2 million. Across the GTA, existing detached homes are now selling for

#106 - 7565 132 St. Surrey, BC 604.572.3005

an average $952,983, while new single family homes have already crossed over $1 million.

The economist took dead aim at the province’s Places To Grow Act which has limited the availability of serviced land for ground-oriented housing and set aggressive intensification and density targets.

Tal says the Greenbelt Plan, which restricts the type of development that can take place in the area that rings the city is one factor but intensification policies might be playing a larger role. The plan mandated that by 2015 and every year after municipalities must make sure at least 40 per cent of new developments take place in current urban boundaries.

Under the plan that intensification can take place through redevelopment of vacant or brownfield land but mostly it has meant development of more dense forms of housing.

The province now wants to increase that minimum to 60 per cent.

“The higher the rate is, the less land will be released in the outskirts — adding to the lack of land supply,” says Tal. Already the land value of low density units is up 100 per cent over the last decade and 150 per cent for medium density lots, which Tal says is the prime target for intensification. In some cities around the GTA, like Markham, Newmarket and Richmond Hill, land costs make up more than half of the total price of a home.

Real Estate

15

Saturda

16

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Garry Grewal

Vol. 6 No. 31

DIAMOND AWARD

Sutton Group - West Coast Realty

PLATINUM AWARD

COMMERCIAL MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER

FOR SALE

- Highest Dollar Volume Award

FOR SALE

Spectacular! Estate home on 14.827 Acres of high yield blueberry farm. Luxury unfolds with the stunning front foyer, dual staircases, and elevated catwalk. The regal great room is situated next to a gourmet chef kitchen w/ separate wok kitchen & walk in pantry. A media room, yoga/ exercise room, 8 bedrooms & multiple entertaining rooms round outEstate this spectacular home. Gaze outof upon of Mt. Baker or the Spectacular! home on 14.827 Acres high south yield views blueberry farm. Luxury north views of the North Shore Mountains from outdoor patios situated both upstairs unfolds with the stunning front foyer, dual staircases, and elevated catwalk. The regal and down. This is true luxury at its best! The farm features healthy mature blueberry great room is situated next to a gourmet chef kitchen w/ separate wok kitchen & walk varieties Duke, Elliott, and Reca ensuring steady crops throughout the season. Fully in pantry. A media room, yoga/ exercise room, 8 bedrooms & multiple entertaining automated irrigation. Too much to list! Book a showing today! Asking $4,999,900

14.827 ACRES HOME FOR SALE ONE IN

A

MILLION

BUSINESS OR ALE S F

CUSTOM STEEL & FABRICATION BUSINESS FOR SALE

Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special occasions and even Private Wedding ceremonies. Wait...there's more! This beautiful treasure of a business offers gorgeous select apparel, furnishings, jewelry, linens, gifts, Established custom steel and aluminum fabrication business. Great opportunity to run your own vintage treasures and home décor. A beautiful, breathtaking turnkey business with services that include: aluminum repair, custom and stock trailers, operation this is awelding chance and to own a niche business created and established with love and a business owners delight don't miss this mobile welding service, crane fabrication, fabrication of residential gates, security bars and much opportunity!

Please oach do staff, not ealtor contact orappry f more! Mon– Fri operation closed on weekends. Please contact me for more details on this hard to info required. Asking $75,000

building will offer a mixture of retail and

office space to professionals looking for a ACREAGE OR F ALES IN GINARE ASKATCHEWAN S long term home for their business. Space

2010

FOR272 SALE 4020 T, S LANGLEY

4020 272 ST, LANGLEY

FOR SALE

8318 cottS oad R ering is medical off and other ofessionals pr an opportunity o t purchase emium pr of�ice space ey, in Sur 8318 Scott Road is offering medical and o Set beed t y allcomplet b f 2016, this rooms round out this spectacular home. Gaze out upon south views of Mt. Baker or the BC. north views of the North Shore Mountains from outdoor patios situated both upstairs state if eel the and ete art concr st other professionals an opportunity to and down. This is true luxury at its best! The farm features healthy mature blueberry will er off ae etail mixtur of and r purchase premium office space in Surey, varieties Duke, Elliott, and Reca ensuring steady crops throughout the season. Fully building A very rare opportunity to own a beautiful Parisian feel Salon/Café in automated irrigation. Too much to list! Book a showing today! Asking $4,999,900 of�ice space o ofessionals t pr lookingor f a BC. Set to be completed by fall 2016, this Historic Abbotsford. Well established, with a loyal client following this home or ftheir business. Space beautiful establishment ers offy all brunch,da ea.

Lunch long erm and t Afternoon T state if the art steel and concrete In addition, this beautiful café offers so much more! Reservations for is ed. limitoday Callor et f mor details.

it Suisse tow start to fill a Franz G Group wh stock-excha nering with the main gr ver office sp sector. Tho

FOR SALE

FOR LEASE PREMIUM OFFICE ACE SP FOR ALE S PREMIUM OFFICE SPACE

14.827 CRES A HOME OR ALE FS

next two years due to competition.

The landlords who will likely suffer as a result of the current boom are owners of older buildings, Mr. Shokri said. As well, new developments in the suburbs, which have already experienced higher vacancy rates in recent years, may have trouble as they compete with each other.

In Vancouver, the co-developer of the Cred-

2011, 2012 2004-2005 2008-2009 2010 2006-2007 2013-2014 2011, 2012 2008-2009 2013-2014

FOR LEASE

- Commercial Top Sales Award

E-mail: ads@the

MASTER AWARD

2006-2007 2004-2005

#106 Group 7565 132 St.,Coast Surrey.

BC. Sutton - West Realty PH:604-572-3005 FAX: 778-574-4174 #106 7565 132 St., Surrey. BC. PH:604-572-3005 FAX: 778-574-4174

- Tel: 604-591-5423 -

he $240-million Credit Suisse/ Mr. Shokri and others say they expect SwissReal tower in the heart of many of the new towers to start signing tenant downtown Vancouver will be leases as they get closer to completion. That completed in less than a year, but so far, is partly because companies in Vancouver, only one tenant has signed up to move in. which do want to be in new, energy-efficient The tenant has committed for a 10th of buildings, tend to operate on short timelines. the 370,000 square feet – leaving a state of As well, he said, prices in the new emptiness that is unusual for an office sky- buildings will likely come 4 i Saturday, July 25, 2015down in the scraper in this city. Even so, a huge shift in business tenancy is expected as the region experiences something it has not seen before: an office-tower building boom much of which is speculative construction rather than for specific committed tenants.

“This is kind of uncharted territory for Vancouver,” said Mehdi Shokri, a principal with the capital markets team at Avison Young.

“But I don’t see a big disaster occurring.”

The Credit Suisse tower is only the most visible and furthest along of a MASTER second wave PLATINUM of new office towers planned for VancouAWARD AWARD ver and some key suburbs. A first cluster of towers – some two million square feet – was built downtown in the past three years.

Another 11 office developments are proposed within blocks of Credit Suisse’s Exchange tower at Howe and West Pender streets, even while the office-vacancy rate in the region continues to inch up as a result of the first wave of building.

But commercial brokers say the city is not about to be populated by ghost towers.

DIAMOND AWARD

CLUB MEMBERAWARDS WINNERCOMMERCIAL OF FVREB’sMEDALLION TOP ACHIEVEMENT - Highest Dollar Volume Award - Commercial Top Sales Award

Saturday - April 2, 2016

PREC PREC

T

WINNER OF FVREB’s TOP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

-

Vancouver’s skyline to rise amid an office-tower building

Magni�icent luxury estate situate don 8.5 acres with over 8100 sq. ft of living space. Home includes 6 bdrms, 8 washrooms, a separate guest house and fruit stand. 5 acres has blueberry plants as well. This stunning home possesses every luxury possible with high ceilings, crown molding, stainless steel appliances,Granite counter tops, open �loor plan, large gym room, grand patio, sundecks, built in vacuum, top of the line security system, separate wok kitchen and much more! This gorgeous home is situated in the middle of serene farmland yet only two minutes away from Aldergrove Town centre and with quick access Magnificent luxury estate situate don 8.5 acres with over 8100 sq. ft of living space. Home includes 6 to Hwy #1. The second house is rented as well as fruit stall.Rare opportunity to advantage of this stunning bdrms, 8 washrooms, a separate guest house and fruit stand. 5 acres has blueberry plants as well. This home! Call today for a personal viewing.

stunning home possesses every luxury possible with high ceilings, crown molding, stainless steel appliances,Granite counter tops, open floor plan, large gym room, grand patio, sundecks, built in vacuum, top of the line security system, separate wok kitchen and much more! This gorgeous home is situated in the middle of serene farmland yet only two minutes away from Aldergrove Town centre and with quick access to Hwy #1. The second house is rented as well as fruit stall.Rare opportunity to advantage of this stunning City of R home! Call today for a personal viewing.

PAYAL BUSINESS CUSTOMBUSINESS FOR SALE TEELS &ABRICATION F BUSINESSOR ALEFS ACREAGE FOR SALE IN REGINA - SASKATCHEWAN CENTRE - 82 Ave & 128 St come by opportunity! Asking $149,000

Established custom steel abrication and business. aluminum eat Gr f opportunity our to business with services that include: aluminum welding and repair, custom and stock trailers, Established Indian Sweets and Restaurant business located in high traffic area of Scott Rd, Surrey. mobile welding service, crane fabrication, fabrication of residential gates, security bars and much Wide variety vegetarian menu with sweets. Can be expanded to add non vegetarian dishes to the more!

Mon– Fri operation closed on weekends. Please contact me for more details on this hard to menu. Catering services provided regular clientele. Seating for 50. Complete turn key restaurant come by opportunity! Asking $149,000

great business opportunity! Asking $129,000

BUSINESS OR F SALE PIZZA & INDIAN CUISINE BUSINESS

ATGRE INVES TMENT is limited. Call today for more details. listing an r

y GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

own run

PIZZA

&

INDIAN

BUSINESS FOR SALE BUSINESS

CUISINE

business! Excellent food, rated 4.5/5 by customers open 7 days a week, very busy location take out with availability for seating if desired. Tons of tourists year round, central to major sites in Hope and integral area near grocery stores, city hall, local police station, motels and cinema. Well established, great sales and a complete Don't miss this chance to run your own buy Convenience store/Mini turn key operation that will not last long! Asking $199,000

CONVENIENCE STORE & MINI MART

mart! This well established business is well or-ganized, excellent set up, with all your essential sundries for sale as well as lottery AND the licensing to sell Pizza at this location! Busy area near parks, schools, residences it is the perfect small business! Ample of Don't miss this chance to run your own buy Convenience store/Mini opportunity to add your business ideas to isan already turn key operation! mart!

This well established well or-ganized, excellent set up,Don't miss this great small business prospect! Asking $149,000 with all your essential sundries for sale as well as lottery AND

CONVENIENCE TORE S & INDIAN

SOL

list N

T

Langley. Running successfully for the Last five years with excellent daily sales. Close to Days Inn, The Best Western & Westward Inn also close Fully �inished y sideataside b orunits strotal af t to the Greyhound station, taxi stop bus stand and of ox. appr 5540 . vailable sqft A or f sale. o Close t many apartments near by. Excellent location & Port ells K Industrial ea. ary Eas o access both t turn key operation. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Asking $139,900 Highway aci�ic 1 hway Hig and ossing.

Ptruck cr

turn key operation enables you to be your own boss with this established franchise. Contact me today for further info. Asking $389,000

UNIT FOR SALE

17358

104A VE

A

UNIT ORF SALE

Located on Fraser Hwy, Cloverdale area, well established business, easy to ITALIAN

A treasure gem ofmaintain, higher monthly revenue. Asking $69,900 Italian cuisine tucked away

units long

million

term in Hope! Open tenants, bequaint for lunch to and dinner this

sold

restaurant serves traditional Italian classics in a fantastic atmosphere and ambiance. Perfect RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE casual dining for locals as well as tourist traf�ic.

RETAIL ACE VAILABLE SP A 8321 - 128 St., This is a hard to come by 900 sq ft unit perfect for small business retail, office or company Turn key operation ready for you to implement 8321 ., Surrey. cellent 128 Ex locationSt Asking in $209,000 busy plaza.

Fully finished side by side strata units for a total that needs storage and office ie: cleaning company. Cheaper then leasing at this price suitable for many your dreams as a restaurant owner! businesses. Inquire today. Asking $209,000 Asking $219,000 of approx. 5540 sqft. Available for sale. Close to

OFFICE

Approx.

3100

ACE SP OR ALE

F

17358 104A AVE

S

vailableSFor f of sale of�ice in ey.

OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE retailshops & Asking of�ices. $749,000

building

PLAZA

space. Easy access to highway, close to all amenities1600 sqft. or separate. on Busy King George Hwy. Great Opportunity contact me today.

AUTO J.J SAINI PLAZA BOD Y SHOPOR FSALE

8077 KING GEORGE BLVD. Great unit available for lease Established auto y or bod shop our sale f own y! be boss y toda L NE IST W Well established ell anduto equipped e w Car A Center which facing King George Blvd. Great visual and retail exposure.

IN G offers to shopping, complete truck inspection, service Close Gas Station, car restaurant and &epair.

Public The ect perf opportunity our to own run businessy with a Transit. This space has 2 offices inside and lunch room as well ecognized r and established ve . automoti center Contact well as washroom.

Perfect for Accountants, Notary, realtor or ef mor Askingdetails. $139,000 Immigration or other consulting or Lawyer. The space can OFFICE ACE SP OR ASE F LE also be converted for various retail uses as well. 1260 Sq. ft.

and

AUTO BODY SHOP FOR SALE RES TAURANT OR F ALE S

Hair Salon Business for sale

In Mughal Garden plaza 2 units available, approx 4875 sqft.Already leased to long term tenants, to be sold In den Mughal plaza Gar 2 together. Asking $1.25 million available, ox appr .Already 4875 sqft leased to $1.25

D

OPPOR

Dream Pizza For Sale Great ranchise F opportunity ed! yjust Bus Perfect opportunity to be your own boss with Coquitlam Center Mall or location oss Chop f this well established Pizza & Indian Cuisine in Franchise! ont W last Asking long! $158,800

CUISINE

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own your own busy Lighthouse Indian Cuisine Franchise! Prime location in Brickyard Station Plaza this fantastic business has Take out and dine in, beautiful décor, quality kitchen, Full Liquor license and full Indian Cuisine Menu. Complete Don't miss this rare opportunity to own your own busy Lighthouse turn Cuisine key operation enables to be inyour own boss with this Indian Franchise!

Primeyou location Brickyard Station Plaza franchise.

Contact me dine today further info. quality Asking thisestablished fantastic business has Take out and in,for beautiful décor, $389,000 kitchen, Full Liquor license and full Indian Cuisine Menu. Complete

FRANCHISE TUNITY

SP

LE ASE

UNITS FOR SALE & LEASE J.J AINI S

GREAT

LIGHTHOUSE INDIAN CUISINE

together. Asking

UNITS OR F SALE &

MINI MAR T

the licensing to sell Pizza at this location! Busy area near parks, schools, residences it is the perfect small business! Ample of opportunity to add your ideas to an already turn key operation!

Don't miss this great small business prospect! Asking $149,000

LIGHTHOUSE

site available in the City of Regina, BUSINESSSaskatchewan. Prime location, not OR F SALE

PAYAL BUSINESS 1000O 12,000 . T AIL S.F & RET ACEOFFICE AVAILABLE ALE S & ASE & 128 LE St CENTRE - 82FORAve

Dream Pizza or ale FSto be missed! Contact for more opportunity o our be own t y boss the details. ell this established w Pizza & Indian 13737 96 ve, entre A City C MORE 1000 TO 12,000 S.F. RETAIL & OFFICE SPACE in y. unning Langle R successfull y or f #705 $465,000, #706 $335,000 the veLast ears y�ixcellent with yedail sales.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE & LEASE Close o ys t Da Inn, estern The & Best W Two adjoining of�ices in a new Westward Inn o also eyhound the closeGr t across om fr SMH. ht Can or be boug Commercial Kitchen and Restaurant for sale station, taxi op st bus y stand and man leased ogether t orf otal a space t of Amazing opportunity that rarely becomes available! apartments near y. cellent b Ex location & ey ation. turn oper Thisk is an 1600 . sqft ate. or separ This unique business offers Pizza, Pasta, and Chicken 13737 96 Ave, City Centre opportunity o not be Asking t missed! $139,900 etc. Additionally, the kitchen has a full commercial/industrial kitchen infrastructure in place #705 $465,000, #706 $335,000 Hair alon S Business for sale which is perfect for catering and food manufacturing.

Two adjoining offices in a new building 8077 Located raseron , Hwy verdale F Cloea, ell ar w established business, y o eas t KING GEORGE BLVD. The perfect retail This unique concept allows for the combination of corner unit in busy plaza move in ready. Approx maintain, higher monthl y evenue. Asking r $69,900 across from SMH. Can be bought or both. Well maintained, quality equipment this turn 1200 sq ft perfect for fast food, of�ice or retail key operation is ready to go! Contact Listing realtor for more details. Asking $139,900 leased together for a total space of

Established Indian Sweets and Restaurant business located in high traf�ic area of Scott Rd, Surrey.

Perfect Wide ariety egetarian v v to run menu xpanded Can sw tobe egetarian add e dishes non to v Fantastic opportunity your own eets.

Pizza with & Indian Cuisine with menu. Catering services provided regular clientele. Seating for 50. Complete turn key restaurant business! Excellent food, rated 4.5/5 by customers open 7 days a Cuisine great business opportunity! Asking $129,000

week, very busy location take out with availability for seating if desired. Tons of tourists year round, central to major sites in Hope and integral area near grocery stores, city hall, local police station, motels and cinema. Well established, great sales and a complete Fantastic opportunity to run your own Pizza & Indian Cuisine turn key operation that will not last long! Asking $199,000

ORTUNITY! OPP

4 es, acr el Hot velopment and de site vailablea in the egina, Saskatchewan.

Prime location, not to be missed! or e Contact mor f details.

4 acres, Hotel and development MORE

NEW LISTING

8927

152 .,Approx.

Guildford

ea

St

ar on eet

. 1100

of�ice or sqft

152nsd ey.in

vailable space lease

inf a

str Surr

VE T& 120 S Established auto body shop for sale be your own boss today!

LISNEW Well established and well equipped Auto Care Center which Units vailable a ony oad Scott d at vebus R A . 93r & ox.

Appr St t o120TIN750 . 1700 G offers complete car & truck inspection, service and repair. space vailable a on , main second �loor �loor . eady o and Rve t mobasement in!

The perfect opportunity to run your own business with a 11925 VE 95 A well recognized and established automotive center. Contact realtor for more details. Asking $139,000 Approx. . 4500 of�ice sqft vailable. ec. space Rea, ara small of�ice, oom andlunch conference OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE oom. ery r V y nicel UNIT OR

FASE

LE

designed

ON T

8927 152 St.,Approx. 1100 sqft. office space for lease available in

72

and

�inished.

&

Available for lease. Opp JR Furniture. Good mix of warehouse and of�ice space. Centrally Port Kells Industrial area. Easy access to both plaza Banquet in Halls, Surr located in light industrial zoning.

DONAIR BUSINESS Guildford area on 152nsd street in Surrey.

APARTMENT Highway 1 and Pacific Highway truck crossing.

Of�ice for eat vestment sale! In Gr FOR ALE S FOR ALE S 93 AVE & 120 ST

space theClose

a busiest to

Approx. 3100 SF of office space available for sale in the busiest plaza in Surrey. Close to Banquet Halls, UNIT retailshops & offices. Asking $749,000 OR ALE F T S AA KHALS BUSINESS CENTRE

#1 1016

Sq cellent xposure, Ft e op

Ex t �loor

of�ice

y

space

132

Khalsa within

sqft

r

the

,6960ey Surr 120 St Amazing opportunity to be your own boss!

Business Cent er x. comple ull ea F ar eddesignat or oom f classr space and addition Established Donair food outlet in prime busy Units available on busy Scott Road at 93rd Ave & 120 St. Approx. 750 to 1700 sqft. ving li space Take vantage ad eat of vestment in this opportunity! gr ound Ideal etail/�loor Gr oom/of�ice showr r space Perfectwith of�ice space. ake vantage T ad ons of ofxposure t om visual fr . 128th e af�ic High st tr area in Langley. Already steady clientele from space available on main floor, second floor and basement. Ready to move in! high ceilings eys in busy Surr Khalsa Business Center ariousat over the of 128 and 84.

CD zoning allows v 1000 corner sq ft 2 UNIT FOR SALE AT KHALSA BUSINESS CENTRE gr in opportunity . $325,000.00 the ous numer businesses ounding, surr tons complexof eat vestment businesses uses.

Asking $349,000 bedroom with den 2traf�ic and lots of opportunity to expand the #2. 1920 sq ft 11925 95 AVE of second vate �loor of�ices, droom,of�iceboar space.

Take advantage of this great investment opportunity! Ideal Ground A treasure gem of Italian cuisine tucked away bath corned unit in business further. Low lease, and great area floor retail/ showroom/office space with high ceilings in Surreys reception ea, ar chenette. kit cellent Ex xposure, e op t �loor of�ice y space wit in Hope! Open for lunch and dinner this quaint Harleen dens.

Gar UNITS OR ALE F S (15299 VE) 68 A Approx. 4500 sqft. office space available. Rec. area, small office, lunch room and make this the perfect turn key operation to own busy Khalsa Business Center at the corner of 128 and 84. CD zoning Khalsa Business er Cent x. comple ake vantage T ad ons of of xposure t visual fr e om restaurant serves traditional Italian classics in Asking $289,900 Excellent vestment in opportunity o etail tw efront r stor units ey in al Plaza a location. centr busy Surr your own business today!

Asking $99,000 allows various businesses uses. Asking $349,000 conference room. Very nicely designed and finished.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT FOR SALE D

D

SOL

SOL

Currently

ocery leased

e,

Stor to o

this or

a fantastic atmosphere and ambiance. Perfect casual dining for locals as well as tourist traffic.

Turn key operation ready for you to implement your dreams as a restaurant owner! NEWING LIST Investment Opportunity in Hope.

Asking $219,000

a Asking units is sale. Gr$899,000 f tw

NEW LISTING

128th

.

st af�ic High

xcomple eattr vestment gr in

opportunity .

$550,000

UNIT FOR LEASE ON 72 & 132 ST UNITS FOR SALE (15299 68 AVE) Available for lease. Opp JR Furniture. Good mix of warehouse and office space. Centrally Excellent investment opportunity two retail storefront units in a located in light industrial zoning.

Great opportunity to get into a Franchised and Located in a busy commercial plaza in the D busy Surrey Plaza central location. Currently leased to a Grocery easy to operate Candy business! This established UCE Office for sale! Great Investment NEWNG heart of Surrey. Lots of traf�ic and close to franchise is located in Ocean Park Shopping Center RED I Store, this is two units for sale. Asking $899,000 7200 Sq. ft large Lot Fully LIST near major anchor Safeway. This rapidly growing #1 1016 Sq Ft Excellent exposure, top floor office space within the busy Khalsa public transportation, restaurants, of�ice franchise currently has 22 locations within BC and renovated home close to the and retail shops. Established recently the Alberta. With unique product Imported from the Business Center complex. Full area designated for classroom space and additional 95 Ave & 152 St., 940 sqft. of�ice space is available for US and UK this franchise is completely turn –key Downtown core.

2 bed, 2 bath spa and salon offers modern décor up to office space. Take advantage of tons of visual exposure from 128th st. High traffic lease2590 sqft. Retail and Office space for sale Asking $649,000 on 2nd �loor including 3 small of�ices, meeting room and full training provided. This easy to run NEWNG I T date equipment/furnishings. Excellent business is perfect for a couple and for those S I 850 sq.ft home to use as a rental and reception. Also available 9400 sqft. space for lease.

L Investment Opportunity in Hope. 7200 Sq. ft complex great investment opportunity. $325,000.00 wanting to try their hand at being an entrepreneur. turn key operation. Asking $60,000 95 Ave & 152 St., 940 sqft. office space is available for lease on 2nd floor including 3 small offices, LOTS OF EXPOSURE. Asking $79,900 property. Asking $349,000 #2. 1920 sq ft of second floor office space. Includes 10 private offices, boardroom, 29/07 large Lot Fully renovated home close to the meeting room and reception. Also available 9400 sqft. space for lease. LOTS OF EXPOSURE. reception area, kitchenette. Excellent exposure, top floor office space within the busy Downtown core. 2 bed, 2 bath 850 sq.ft home Khalsa Business Center complex. Take advantage of tons of visual exposure from to use as a rental property. Asking $349,000 128th st. High traffic complex great investment opportunity. $550,000

INVESTOR 2590 sqft . etail R ande Of�ic space for sale Asking $649,000

OPP ORTUNITY

NEW FRANCHISE

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY

RECENT SOLD

ONE IN A MILLION BUSINESS FOR SALE

D

SOL

A very rare opportunity to own a beautiful Parisian feel Salon/Café in Historic Abbotsford. Well established, with a loyal client following this beautiful establishment offers all day brunch, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. In addition, this beautiful café offers so much more! Reservations for Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special occasions and even Private Wedding ceremonies. Wait...there's more! This beautiful treasure of a business offers gorgeous select apparel, furnishings, jewelry, linens, gifts, vintage treasures and home décor. A beautiful, breathtaking turnkey operation this is a chance to own a niche business created and established with love and a business owners delight don't miss this opportunity! Please do not approach staff, contact listing realtor for any info required. Asking $75,000

APARTMENT FOR SALE DONAIR BUSINESS FOR SALE

6960 120 St, Surrey Perfect living space over 1000 sq ft 2 bedroom with den 2 bath corned unit in Harleen Gardens. Asking $289,900

S

OLD

Amazing opportunity to be your own boss! Established Donair food outlet in prime busy area in Langley. Already steady clientele from the numerous businesses surrounding, tons of traffic and lots of opportunity to expand the business further. Low lease, and great area make this the perfect turn key operation to own your own business today! Asking $99,000

D

SOL

BEAUTIFUL TURN KEY A SPALON / OR FSALES

NEWNG I LIST

NEW FRANCHISE

Great opportunity to get into a Franchised and easy to operate Candy business! This established franchise is located in Ocean Park Shopping Center near major anchor Safeway. This rapidly growing franchise currently has 22 locations within BC and Alberta. With unique product Imported from the US and UK this franchise is completely turn –key and full training provided. This easy to run business is perfect for a couple and for those wanting to try their hand at being an entrepreneur.

Asking $79,900

BEAUTIFUL TURN KEY SPA / SALON FOR SALE D

UCE

RED

Located in a busy commercial plaza in the heart of Surrey. Lots of traffic and close to public transportation, restaurants, office and retail shops. Established recently the spa and salon offers modern décor up to date equipment/furnishings. Excellent turn key operation. Asking $60,000

19/08