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Thousands without power as storm hits southern BC A fierce windstorm knocked out power for thousands of residents on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland

and the southern Interior of B.C. early Friday morning. Some of the worst damage was on Vancouver Island, where around 13,000 customers were without power by 2:30 a.m. PT. The storm returned around 6 a.m. when thunder and lightning woke many residents on the south end of the island. Thunder and lightning hit the south end of Vancouver Island on Friday morning. (Environment Canada) Continued on Page 6...

Girl in coma after routine trip to dentist Amber Athwal loved to dance. But she’ll never dance again. Now she lies in bed semi-conscious, curled up in pain. The four-year-old was beyond excited, looking forward to the first day of kindergarten on Sept. 7. Instead, she went to the dentist that day and has been in hospital ever since. The little girl was was left brain damaged after

she stopped breathing in the downtown Edmonton dentist’s office for an undetermined amount of time. Amber’s uncle, Amanpreet Singh, shot a video of the little girl dancing at a housewarming party in early September. “I often look at that video and it brings tears to my eyes,” he said. “It’s really sad. Continued on Page 9...

5,4,3,2,1… Air Canada takes off from Vancouver to Delhi After the successful launch and amazing response of Air Canada’s Toronto to Delhi service, it’s the time that Vancouverites will experience the joy of direct flight to Delhi. This Thursday Vancouver Art Gallery was filled up with Air Canada personnel, YVR airport authorities and many important people of community to celebrate its launch. Continued on Page 10...

Surrey husband jailed for life in wife’s murder

A jury has found Baljinder Singh Bahia guilty of first degree murder for planning the death of his wife and using a “hitman” to carry out the deed. The judge sentenced both men to life with no eligibility for parole for 25 years and called the crime one of “cold, enormous cruelty.” Continued on Page 7...

Punjab Insurance completes a successful 10 years in business Well known Indo-Canadian community business, Punjab Insurance, has completed a very successful 10 year journey. The owners of the company Sherjang Singh Rana And Sandeep Ahuja are proud of their business and have received many accolades from the community on this memorable occasion. In 2000, Rana And Ahuja

started working in the insurance industry and never looked back. They started their own company "Punjab Insurance Inc." in 2006 and worked hard to expand their business. As a result of hard work and dedication, Punjab Insurance now has six offices in Toronto, Surrey, Abbotsford, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Continued on Page 6...

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Political messaging with a twist: The colour-coded turbans of Navdeep Bains Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains possesses a colourful collection of Sikh turbans in his wardrobe, and sometimes he uses them as a tool to relay government messages. He wore a bright yellow turban to mark the “sunny ways” Liberal agenda and donned a green head covering the day the government unveiled a national carbon price plan to tackle climate change. And to announce the restoration of the long-form census — the first significant announcement after the Liberals

took office — he donned a turban in the Liberal Party’s signature red. “It’s something I have fun with, with my colleagues, or with

my girls at home as I’m packing,” he said. “They help me pack and match my ties with my turban colours. It’s really light-hearted. It’s not strategic or done by design, it’s more taking advantage of all the colours I have and matching ties with them.” During an event on innovation and economic growth in Ottawa earlier in the day, Bains said he also matches the turbans with policy “messages.” “I do take advantage of the different colours of turbans I do have and try to get some of the government messages across,” he said during the Public Policy Forum’s Canada Growth Summit event with

former deputy prime minister John Manley. Bains said he hasn’t counted his collection, but estimates he has roughly two dozen turbans in different colours and shades. “I’m very blessed to live in a country where I can practise my faith. I’m very proud of the fact that I can wear a turban, be an elected official and represent such a diverse riding. It’s a point of pride,” he said. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed his first cabinet last fall, he said it “looked like Canada” in terms of diversity and gender equality. Four Sikhs were among the 30 ministers sworn in. Bains and Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan both wear beards and turbans.

$1-million lottery ticket unclaimed in Burnaby

The holder of a year-old lottery ticket sold in Burnaby, B.C. is entitled to $1 million — but only if they claim it by the end of the month. The B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) says a Lotto Max ticket sold in Burnaby for a $1-million draw on Oct. 30, 2015, has not yet been claimed. But anyone who thinks the ticket might be theirs should act fast — the ticket expires on Oct. 30, 2016, one year after the original draw. According to BCLC, only four major lottery prizes have gone unclaimed in B.C. since 2006, for a combined total of $534,572.70. The corporation says no top lottery prize has ever gone unclaimed.

Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice among 4 killed in BC plane crash

Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice was among the four people killed in a small-plane crash in British Columbia. Prentice, 60, was aboard a twin-engine Cessna Citation that disappeared from radar shortly after takeoff from Kelowna, en route to the Springbank Airport, just outside Calgary. Bill Yearwood with the Transportation Safety Board confirmed Friday that the plane’s wreckage was found near Winfield, B.C., and described the crash as “unsurvivable.” “The aircraft is destroyed; all persons on board lost their lives,” Yearwood said.

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Trudeau and Morneau’s moronic policy to hurt the young the people who voted them into power By: - Umendra Singh Justin Trudeau and his inept Finance Minister Bill Morneau have sucker punched young adults who voted them into power. This past week Morneau made a moronic decision to force bankers and mortgage lenders to “stress test” buyers, specifically first time buyers, who induced millennial s and other young voters who almost exclusively voted for Trudeau and his federal Liberals. And what is the stress test? Local mortgage broker Prem Singh tried to put it in context for people like you and me who don’t work in the mortgage industry. Prem said that suppose if the current mortgage rate is 2.2 percent and your banker finds that you easily qualify for the Mortgage you applied for. Well, from Monday, October 17, Morneau and Trudeau want mortgage brokers to “stress test” to see if you will be able to pay your mortgage if the rates were at 4.8 percent (even though the mortgage rate is actually 2.2 percent). In other words, you will be assessed for your mortgage at more than double the current rate. This “false doubling” of rates means that thousands of first time buyers

will be disqualified. In effect, the lenders will test the ability of a buyer to repay a loan against a higher fiveyear rate — the posted rate at the big banks. The actual rates available at those banks are significantly lower. That tighter requirement was already in place for “high-ratio” mortgages, where people have a small down payment, but from now on, all insured mortgages will be tested against that higher bar. Morneau said the new measures are aimed at reducing high household debt, and making sure middle-class families buy homes they can afford if interest rates go up or incomes go down. But many first-time buyers won’t meet the new requirements. For example, of a couple with a household income of $80,000 and an insured mortgage. Previously, that couple would have been able to buy a $500,000 home. Now, they will only be able to spend $400,000. Each time mortgage interest rates go up by a percentage point, your monthly mortgage payment amount increases by So in effect, Morneau and Trudeau are

denying many first time buyers their dream of owning a home. And neither Trudeau nor Morneau had said anything about bringing in this moronic measure in last year’s general election. The changes to mortgage lending have injected uncertainty into the real estate market, the president of the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday. The measures — which include an expansion of stress test provisions that take effect Monday — could deter first-time homebuyers, said Cliff Iverson, who represents more than 100,000 real estate brokers across the country. “The finance minister’s recent changes to regulations affecting mortgage lending has added to housing market uncertainty among buyers and sellers,” Iverson said in a news release. “For first-time home buyers, the stress test for those who need mortgage default insurance will cause them to rethink how much home they can afford to buy.” Gregory Klump, CREA’s chief economist, said the effects on first-time homebuyers will likely trickle down into other segments of the housing market.ent’s recent changes to mortgage lending have injected uncertainty into the real estate market, the president of the Canadian Real Estate Association said Friday. The measures — which include an expansion of stress test provisions that take effect Monday — could deter first-time homebuyei “First-time home buyers support a cascade of other homes changing hands, making them the linchpin of the housing market,” Klump said in the same statement. If the federal Liberals really wanted to force Canadians to cut their debt load, they should have concentrated on credit debts or lines of credits freely given to home owners by banks based on the equity in homes they own. But this current measure is ridiculous and moronic, to say the least. And the young adults who voted for Trudeau last year will remember this come next election.

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Thousands without power as storm hits southern BC Continued from Page 1... Highway 4 was also closed between Tofino and Ucluelet, and pooling water was reported on Highway 17 in Saanich. Later in the morning the storm appeared to be hitting Metro Vancouver where over 4,700 customers were without power by 9 a.m. PT. At least one school on the North Shore, Sherwood Park Elementary, was reporting a delayed opening because of a power outage. Traffic was also jammed on Highway 1 in Metro Vancouver after a fatal crashed closed the Barnett Highway 7A for much of the morning commute. And in the southern interior about 3,700 customers were without power at 6 a.m., according to BC Hydro. As of 9 a.m., there were no BC Ferries cancellations. Wind warnings issued by Environment Canada remain in effect as the storm continues to pass over the region. “As the low approaches, the wind will

increase from the southeast along the west coast of Vancouver Island peaking at 100 km/h early this morning,” said the warning. “East Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound near Bowen Island, Southern Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver regions will see their winds from the southeast increase up to 80 km/h this morning. “As the low moves across the South Coast, the winds will veer to southwest 40 gusting to 80 km/h beginning Friday morning over West Vancouver Island region, midday through Inland Vancouver Island region and progressing eastward reaching Metro Vancouver by Friday afternoon. “Port Alberni will see their strongest winds from the southwest gusting to 90 km/h with the passage of the low.” The strong winds will ease this afternoon before the next powerful storm arrives late Saturday. Just south of the border, the storm triggered a tornado warning for parts of the coast south of Seattle.

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Surrey husband jailed for life in wife’s murder Continued from Page 1... The family of the victim, Amanpreet Kaur Bahia, reacted in tears after the sentencing. They say there is no real justice, only sorrow, in this case. “She was very hard working, she was so innocent. And how her life was gone, and how it impacted everybody’s life around her, it’s very sad. It was very sad to see how she was murdered,” said Perminder Chohan, the victim’s uncle. The body of the young mother of three was found inside her Newton home in Surrey in 2007. Baljinder Singh Bahia and the man he hired to carry out the brutal slaying, Eduard Baranec, heard the verdicts in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster on Saturday. Baranec was also found guilty of first degree murder. A third person, Tanpreet Athwal, is also charged with first degree murder in the case, but has not gone to trial. The court heard that Athwal and Bahia were suspected of having an affair and allegedly schemed to kill Bahia’s wife. The victim’s brother, Jugraj Kahlon, came from India to hear the verdict today, but says there is no real justice in a case like this. “We are satisfied that justice has been done, but for us it is not a game to win or lose. We are losing from the very first day. And today we also lose. First we lost our sister and now we are thinking about their kids. They’re going to not have their mother. They’re going to not have their father,” he said. “We are satisfied that justice has been done but we are not happy. We can’t be happy. It is only a satisfaction that the person who did this, they have to pay. But this is the satisfaction — maybe now she will be rest in peace.” For years, the killing of 33-year-old Amanpreet Kaur Bahia — a mother of three girls — remained a mystery. The jury heard that her body was discovered on the kitchen floor by her inlaws, who had come back from a doctor’s appointment, in February 2007. She had been stabbed and her throat was slashed. Two of Bahia’s young daughters were home at the time. There were no immediate arrests.Four years later, police made a break in the case. First degree murder charges were laid against three people including the victim’s husband, Baljinder Singh Bahia. This came after an undercover police investigation which started in Saskatchewan. The court heard that the police sting was underway on an unrelated case when Baranec disclosed information about the Surrey mother’s murder and his connection to a realtor named Tanpreet Athwal.

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Girl in coma after routine trip to dentist Continued from Page 1... The family is devastated. Life will never be the same.â&#x20AC;? It all began with a routine trip to the dentist on Sept. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She had front teeth decay and some molar cavities,â&#x20AC;? Singh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the doctor recommended her to a specialist because, according to him, this needed to be done under sedation.â&#x20AC;? The dentist referred the family to Dr. William Mather and told them he is â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the best in town,â&#x20AC;? Singh said. On Sept. 6, Matherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office called to say they had a last-minute cancellation for the next day and suggested bringing Amber in for an examination. Around 8:15 a.m. on that Wednesday Amber ate a piece of bread with butter and a half cup of milk, according to her mother, Arsh Athwal. Then the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father drove her to Matherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for the 9:30 a.m. appointment. Singh said Mather told them he could do the surgery later that morning. Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother wrote in an online post: â&#x20AC;&#x153;He asked if my daughter Amber had anything to eat today and my husband told the specialist that she had breakfast. However, he said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK and carried on. He used general anesthetic for this procedure.â&#x20AC;? Singh said Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father held her hand while Mather put a mask over the little girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She did resist a bit,â&#x20AC;? Singh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While he was there, no intubation or heart monitoring or [blood pressure] rate check was done. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what happened after that.â&#x20AC;? Once Amber was asleep, Mather sent her father to the reception area to wait before performing the surgery, Singh said. About an hour later, the dentist approached Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father and asked him to come into the

office lunchroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He told him she stopped breathing after the procedure,â&#x20AC;? Singh said. The dentist appeared to downplay the severity of the situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He told him he already called the paramedics, nothing to worry about, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be OK. They might need to take her to the hospital for a checkup. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By the time my brother saw Amber,â&#x20AC;? Singh said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breathing and paramedics were still doing CPR on her.â&#x20AC;? Singh said his niece was on a ventilator for a week and a half before she was able to breathe on her own. After 12 days, Amber was moved to a regular ward at the Stollery Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be disabled for life,â&#x20AC;? Singh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still tube-fed, and even though doctors say this might improve, she will still need a tube for the rest of her life because she might not be able to swallow that amount of food on her own. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in diapers. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be wheelchair-bound.â&#x20AC;? Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents have quit their jobs so they can stay with her around the clock while still taking care of Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-and-a-half-yearold sister, who Singh said is upset and confused about whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened to her big sister. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She often asks why sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not waking up,â&#x20AC;? Singh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She often cries when we take her to see Amber.â&#x20AC;? A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family. Mather reported the incident to the Alberta Dental Association and College. It remains under investigation. Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family is frustrated with what they perceive as a lack of

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and practices, requirement to protect patient privacy and conducting a thorough review in accordance with the Health Professions Act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While there may be information on this incident being shared by other parties, the ADA&C cannot provide further details on the incident as our extensive review is still underway.â&#x20AC;? Croutze had earlier confirmed the ADA&C has suspended Matherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence to sedate patients pending the outcome of its investigation. Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family said they were told by the college that Mather is also temporarily not allowed to treat patients eight years and younger. The college and Mather refused to confirm that information. The registrar and CEO of the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. said incidents like what happened to Amber donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t occur often.

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5,4,3,2,1… Air Canada takes off from Vancouver to Delhi

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Continued from Page 1... This flight will take 14 hours non-stop journey to escort passengers from Vancouver to Delhi, however, for trip back from Delhi an hour extra will be added. Still the service

Kevin Howlett, Senior Vice President, Regional Market and Government Relations of Air Canada, at the Delhi route launch on Thursday, is meant to be highly beneficial for everyone. Indo-Canadian community that frequently travel between the countries were excited since the time its announcement was made. The first direct flight will take off from YVR on October the 20th. To this Girish Kardam, the speciality sales manager of Air Canada expressed his gratitude towards the community and also told about the new features, ”The airplane is one of the latest machines named Boing 787 and can reduce the travel tiredness up to 30%. The problem of jetlag will not be faced by travellers, also its air rotation feature keeps providing fresh oxygen to the passengers.” The plane is equipped with best facilities for elderly people traveling. The crew is selected on the basis of their knowledge of Hindi and Punjabi languages apart from English, so as to

make the experience better for those who are more comfortable with Indian languages. In last few months, the special offers provided by the company made it an eye catching deal and huge number of local population got their tickets reserved. At the moment, the Consul General of India Mr. Rajiv K. Chander also appreciated the initiative by Air Canada and expressed his gratitude, “This is a boon for Canadian Indians, and their prayers are heard. It is not only good for travelers but has opened the doors for more business between two countries”. The service launched will operate three days a week and YVR airport is looking forward to more and more people taking benefit from it. YVR’s president and CEO Craig Richmond said that it has increased the numbers of employment available at the airport and he would love to see more and more people taking benefit of this flight. “Now you don’t have to look for closer connections of the route. It’s just one single plane going all the way to Delhi.” Said him Another thing that’s most talked about is the food arrangement inside. It is a fusion food but the interesting thing is, the fusion is not between foods of different countries albeit the mixing of spices from different regions of India is making it unique. Also the food provider is one of the nationally renowned Indian chains i.e. Vij’s Restaurant. The eve was a great place for fun and networking. Also there were Indian activities like henna going on at one end. Drinks, food, music everything added one more charm to it. Also there was a draw for the free return ticket from Vancouver to India. People shared their travelling experiences from India. After this, Air Canada is working on the launch of Vancouver- Mumbai direct flight. By: Chhavi Disawar

Piya Behrupiya in Vancouver for Diwali Fest The Bard is going Bollywood. A theatre group from Mumbai is performing a musical version of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Hindi (with English subtitles) for Vancouver’s Diwali Fest and the Cultch. Piya Behrupiya includes music and dancing while tackling the play’s themes of mistaken identity, unrequited love and riotous disorder. “It is a translation. If you see the play, it follows the narrative, although we have taken a few liberties here and there,” director Atul Kumar said. “It actually lent itself to Indian song and dance routines: the unrequited love, the [love] triangles, people falling in love with the wrong person, cross-dressing, … Bollywood is full of that.” Piya Behrupiya was commissioned by the

Globe Theatre in London in 2012, where it had its premiere, as part of a celebration of Shakespeare from around the world.Since then, it has been performed widely in in

India and had its Canadian premiere on Tuesday at the York Theatre. Kumar says he wasn’t always a fan of Shakespeare: he went to school at an English convent school, where Shakespeare was taught in a way that left little room for creativity and fun.

U.S. lumber trade faces uncertain future Negotiations for a new deal to regulate Canadian lumber exports to the U.S. are continuing as the protection of the latest softwood lumber agreement expires this week. As of Thursday, the U.S. industry is free to launch new unfair trade actions against Canada, although new tariffs can’t be imposed until six months after a formal complaint is filed. With most U.S. lumber exports coming from B.C., the temporary period of free trade may be the calm

before the storm for the B.C. industry. The Canadian and U.S. governments issued a joint statement Wednesday promising to continue talks towards a “durable and equitable solution for North American softwood lumber producers, downstream industries and consumers.” That solution may have to wait until after the U.S. election in November, with a campaign marked by antitrade rhetoric from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton.

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Navdeep Bains wants to boost immigration, but some Liberals, Canadians push back Canada’s innovation minister says a linchpin of the government’s economic agenda is facing resistance not only from within government but also from Canadians worried about their jobs. Navdeep Bains used an appearance at the Public Policy Forum’s Growth Summit to make the case for increasing immigration numbers to give Canada a competitive economic advantage. But Bains said there is a reluctance in Canada to boosting immigration — even from inside the Liberal government. “I have to tell you, I’m hitting a bit of a challenge within government in having this conversation because there is this hesitation of maybe immigration might be viewed negatively,” Bains said. Bains said that resistance is sparked by concerns there is still relatively high unemployment in certain parts of the country and fears that many Canadians view immigration as “someone taking away their jobs.” “In Canada, we say diversity is our strength. I think we take enormous pride in the fact that we have a multicultural society,” Bains told the conference. “But the honest truth is that there is still reluctance here around immigration policy. When we want to talk about immigration and we say we want to bring more immigrants in because it’s good for the economy, we still get push-back,” he said. Bains’ comments reflect the findings of a recent poll conducted by Angus Reid that suggest a hardening of Canadians’ attitudes to

immigration. Sixty-eight per cent of respondents said minorities should be doing more to fit in with mainstream Canadian society instead of keeping their own customs and languages. “It does seem like a very surprising finding, especially when you consider this is a country that has been living with 45 years of official multiculturalism as government policy,” Shachi Kurl, executive director of the Angus Reid Institute, said of the results of the poll. “It is maybe not what conventional wisdom might expect. But what these findings show is there are real limits on what Canadians — regardless of their own heritage or walk of life — are prepared to put up with in terms of accommodation and the sense of the mosaic versus the melting pot.” Bains said the government needs to do a better job of selling the message that “more immigration creates more jobs.” He says that in the era of Brexit, which saw a majority of Britons vote to leave the European Union, and U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump’s anti-immigration protectionist rhetoric, Canada has a competitive advantage in luring global talent. “We need to change that conversation to say it’s not a social policy, it’s economic policy,” Bains said. “It’s important to our economic agenda, our innovation agenda. If we bring the right people, the motivated people, they will create more jobs and more opportunities for Canadians.”

Victoria is the best city for women in Canada A new study ranks Victoria as the best city to be a woman in Canada, while Windsor, Ont., rated last of the country’s 25 largest metropolitan areas. The study by Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives senior researcher Kate McInturff

looks at the gaps in men and women’s access to economic security, personal security, education, health, and positions of leadership

in Canada’s biggest cities. McInturff ’s report says the biggest factor in Victoria’s standing is the level of representation of women in politics — Victoria has a female mayor and is the only city in the study to have more women than men on its council. Victoria also topped the rankings in 2015. The study says Windsor placed last due to its large gap in women’s representation in leadership roles, its larger than average employment gap, and the fact that Windsor has the highest gap in the percentage of women living in poverty, compared to men. Canada’s largest cities fall in the middle of the rankings, with Vancouver at ninth and Toronto in 11th, due significant gaps in employment levels, while to Montreal placed sixth.

New real estate numbers predict Vancouver market will soon slow or reverse Number crunchers at Royal LePage predict Vancouver’s surging house market is marking its “final hurrah.” Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper says home prices in Vancouver will slow or even reverse over the coming months, despite growing nearly 31-per cent year-over-year in the third quarter. He says it can take about six months for prices to catch

up with a change in demand, and points to last month’s 32-per cent plunge in home sales in Greater Vancouver. Soper isn’t blaming B-C’s new 15-per cent tax on foreign home buyers for the decline, saying sales were already softening when the tax took effect in August, but he believes it may have been the change that finally tipped the scales. More to come.

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Lower Mainland youth baseball and hockey coach facing child porn charges A longtime youth hockey and baseball coach and president of the Coquitlam-Moody Baseball Association has been charged with making or publishing child pornography and secretly recording or observing nudity in a private place. Randy William Downes was scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in provincial court on Wednesday in Port Coquitlam, B.C. He faces one count of possession of child pornography, four counts of secretly recording or observing nudity in a private place and four counts of making or publishing child pornography. According to Coquitlam RCMP, the sex crimes unit began investigating Downes in March after a tip to the child exploitation unit. Const. Jamie Phillipson said a search warrant was executed, which resulted in the seizure of digital images that meet the criteria for child pornography. “We have no evidence to suggest that Mr. Downes has had sexual

contact with any of these children,” Phillipson said. Phillipson wouldn’t speak to specifics of the investigation or the images, but said that the photos in question appear to have been taken in a public setting without the knowledge of the children involved. D ownes, 59, has coached at various levels of hockey and baseball for three decades, including with the Burnaby Winter Club, the Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association and Coquitlam-Moody Baseball. He has also acted as a photographer for hockey, soccer and baseball. The B.C. Amateur Baseball Association said that Downes has been suspended from “all baseball, volunteer and board activity, effective immediately.” “The club says it has no knowledge of any criminal conduct involving any of its players, past or present. RCMP are asking parents with children who may have come in contact with Downes to speak with their kids.

Vancouver renters squeezed to the streets A new study from the University of Victoria and the Union Gospel Mission says Vancouver’s sky-high rental rates and low vacancy rates are pushing people into homelessness — and preventing those who are already homeless from getting housed. “People who are living on low income ... have faced an increasingly unaffordable, unavailable housing market,” said study author Bernie Pauly, an associate professor in the school of nursing with the University of Victoria. Pauly said one problem is social assistance rates have not kept up with the average rental rates. A person on social assistance receives around $375 per month, but rental units for that price — or close to it — are limited in Vancouver and elsewhere in the province. In fact, the report found the vacancy rate of Vancouver bachelor suites renting at $750 per month plummeted from 1.3 per cent in 2014 to 0.1 per cent in 2015. Coupled with dwindling supply, many Vancouver residents are facing dire circumstances. “We’re seeing more and more people coming to our doors,” said Jeremy Hunka,

senior public relations specialist with the Union Gospel Mission, a shelter in Vancouver. Hunka said in the past year, the shelter has had to turn away more people and has

struggled to find housing to help people get out of homelessness. “We have people homeless because they can’t find a place to go live,” he explained. “Never before have we seen a structural factor like affordability playing such a major role in the lives of people who come to the Union Gospel Mission.” “We know the need. We are doing something, but are we doing enough? We would say no,” Hunka said.

Father of man on terror peace bond given conditional discharge after destroying son’s rifle A Toronto father was sentenced to a conditional discharge Wednesday for improperly disposing of an AR-15 “assaulttype rifle” belonging to his son, the subject of a terrorism peace bond that requires him to stay away from ISIL. Mohammad Uddin, 57, was arrested after he admitted five months ago to breaking apart his son Kadir Abdul’s restricted semiautomatic rifle and dropping it down the garbage chute at the family’s east Toronto

apartment building. At the time, the Toronto Police Service was investigating after Kadir and an alleged associate, Samuel Aviles, suddenly flew to Turkey, where they were both arrested about 200 kilometres from the Syrian border. The charges against Uddin were relatively minor: he faced two counts stemming from

his handling of what police described as a “Windham Weaponry AR15 assault-type rifle” between March 24 and April 28. But during the proceedings at Toronto’s College Park courthouse, prosecutors disclosed that the rifle was actually owned by Uddin’s son Kadir, who is one of a handful of Canadians arrested on ISIL-

related terrorism peace bonds. In addition, it emerged in court that Uddin was also the father of Malik Abdul, a member of a Toronto extremist network who left Canada two years ago to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and is believed to have since died in Syria. Canadian police have been increasingly asking the courts for peace bonds that impose travel and Internet restrictions on suspected extremists, including those believed to be preparing to leave for Syria and Iraq.

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Air Canada to launch non-stop flights from Vancouver to Delhi • Vancouver hub expansion continues with new 787 Dreamliner services featuring new international product in three-cabin configuration • New flight will offer fastest elapsed flying time from YVR, Calgary, Edmonton, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles to Delhi Air Canada today announced the introduction of stop service between Delhi and Vancouver later this the only non-stop flights from Vancouver to Delhi, year,” said Craig Richmond, President & CEO at YVR. India beginning October 20, 2016, in time for Diwali “Our community has requested this route for many festivities. The seasonal, three-times weekly flights years and it will be a pleasure to celebrate its arrival complement Air Canada’s Toronto-Delhi non- during Diwali. I would like to thank our long-standing stop service launched last fall. To promote the new partner Air Canada for opening up this exciting new Vancouver-Delhi route, Air Canada is offering special route and for supporting us in our vision to be a introductory fares starting as low as $999 round world-class, sustainable connecting hub between Asia trip, all-in. Tickets and the Americas.” are now available “The Canadafor purchase on India Business aircanada.com and Council is thrilled to through travel agents. hear that Air Canada “Customer will be offering response to our Toronto-Delhi service has been yet another direct service to India via Vancouver. extremely positive, and with this new seasonal These direct routes facilitate speedy travel for those Vancouver route, we are strategically increasing our considering and currently doing business in India,” presence in the important Asia-Pacific market in commented Gary Comerford, President & CEO, time for Diwali festival celebrations. Our non-stop Canada-India Business Council. Dreamliner flights from our Vancouver hub will also AC72 Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL) offer the shortest elapsed flying time from Calgary, 21:40 - 01:20 (+2 days) - Tuesday, Thursday, Edmonton, Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles to Saturday Delhi,” said Benjamin Smith, President, Passenger AC73 Delhi (DEL) to Vancouver (YVR) Airlines at Air Canada. “The operating economics 06:30 - 06:55 - Monday, Thursday, Saturday of the Dreamliner together with the efforts of the Due to Daylight Savings Time, DEL arrival/ Vancouver Airport Authority who have maintained departure timings will be one hour earlier during the airport operating costs at levels among the lowest in following periods: Oct 21 – Nov 6, and Mar 12 – Apr Canada, have enabled us to grow our Vancouver hub. 8. Together with our extensive western Canada domestic Air Canada has optimized connections to and from and western US transborder network combined with the carrier’s extensive Western Canada and Western the seamless connection experience through YVR’s U.S. network through the airline’s Vancouver hub, US in-transit pre-clearance facilities, position YVR to and in Delhi, Star Alliance partner be the preferred gateway hub for trans-Pacific travel to Air India offers excellent connectivity and from North America.” “The cultural ties between across the Indian subcontinent. India and British Columbia reach back 100 years, and As a result of its ongoing expansion, with increasing trade and investment links, those ties Air Canada provides scheduled are growing stronger every year,” said Premier Christy passenger service directly to 64 Clark. “Air Canada’s new Vancouver-Delhi route airports in Canada, 55 in the United reflects the increasing importance of our relationship States and 87 in Europe, the Middle with India.” East, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Flights will operate three-times-weekly October Caribbean, Mexico, Central America 20, 2016 to April 8, 2017 with Air Canada’s state-of- and South America. the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft featuring Last year, Air Canada launched 30 International Business Class lie-flat pod suites, new international services from 21 Premium Economy and 247 Economy Class seats Vancouver-Osaka, Toronto-Delhi, with upgraded in-flight entertainment at every seat Toronto-Amsterdam, Torontothroughout the aircraft. Dubai, Montreal-Venice and Air Canada is the first North American carrier to Montreal-Mexico City. This summer, offer Premium Economy services that feature priority Air Canada will be launching boarding, check-in and baggage handling in addition new international services from to a separate, spacious cabin with premium meal and Vancouver-Brisbane, Vancouverbeverage services. All Air Canada flights provide Dublin, Toronto-Prague, Torontofor Aeroplan accumulation and redemption and, Budapest, Toronto-Warsaw, Torontofor eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Glasgow, Toronto-London Gatwick, Lounge access, priority boarding and other benefits. Toronto-Seoul, Montreal-Casablanca “We are thrilled that Air Canada is launching non- and Montreal-Lyon.

Government appoints 9 people to BC Real Estate Council The Real Estate Council of B.C. has nine new “public-interest members” chosen by the provincial government. The new appointments, announced Wednesday, are the first since Premier Christy Clark announced the council would no longer have the right to self-regulate the province’s real estate industry. The council will become one of several real estate boards that will be overseen by the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate, which will be report to superintendent of real estate Mike Noseworthy beginning on October 17. Several of the people appointed to the council do not work in the real estate sector. The complete group is as follows: • Robert Holmes (Chair), a lawyer with Holmes & King and former president of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association • John Daly, former Global B.C. reporter • Rob Gialloreto, president and CEO of Consumer Protection B.C. • Sandra Heath, president of

consulting firm HTD Inc. • Gerald Martin, managing broker of B.C. Farm and Ranch Realty Corp. and council member from 2006-12 • Elana Mignosa, CFO for British Columbia Clinical and Support Services, and council member since 2015

• Sukh Sidhu, real estate agent with RE/MAX Little Oak Realty • W. Tom Styffe, constructionproject management expert • Maili Wong, VP with CIBC Wood Gundy The province says it will appoint a further seven people. The council is responsible for licensing, investigating complaints, enforcing rules and disciplining licensees found to be breaching their obligations.

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Trump says Canada’s health care system is not good Donald Trump took aim at Canada’s Health Care System during Sunday night’s town hall debate with Hillary Clinton. When asked about costs associated with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, he called it a “disaster.” He then said Clinton’s changes would create a system similar to Canada’s, which he called “catastrophic.” “She wants to go to a single-payer plan, which would be a disaster, somewhat similar to Canada. And if you haven’t noticed the Canadians, when they need a big operation, when something happens, they come into the United States in many cases because their system is so slow. It’s catastrophic in certain ways.” A report released on Wednesday by the Fraser Institute, a right-leaning think-tank in B.C., found that 45,619 Canadians in 2015 received non-emergency medical treatment outside of the country. That’s approximately 0.126 per cent of Canada’s population, according to Statistics Canada’s population count as of July first. Physicians in British Columbia reported the highest proportion of patients travelling abroad for treatment (1.5 per cent). However with 22,352 residents leaving the country for procedures, Ontario saw the largest number of patients going abroad. The report did acknowledge that there is

“no readily available data on the number of Canadians travelling abroad for health care.” Instead, the authors produced an estimate by using data from their annual survey of Canadian physicians in 12 specialties and data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information on the number of procedures performed in Canada. But Bacchus Barua, senior economist in the Fraser Institute’s Centre for Health Policy Studies and co-author of the study, said they do not have numbers on how many of those patients went to the U.S. specifically. Barua says there are a variety of reasons why Canadians could be seeking treatment abroad including state of the art medical technology in other countries and lengthy wait times in Canada. He added that Canada has “some of the longest wait times for health care in the developed world.” The Fraser Institute’s annual measurement of health care wait times in 2015 found patients waited 9.8 weeks for medically necessary treatment after seeing a specialist, which they said is three weeks longer than what physicians consider clinically “reasonable.” “Our health care system is good when it comes to an emergency or a crisis but the thing is what about everyone else?” Barua said. “Do they have to wait until something is a crisis in order to get treatment?”

Citizenship applications plummet as fees soar The number of immigrants applying for Canadian citizenship has plummeted for the second year in a row in the wake of hefty application fee hikes Ottawa introduced in recent years. The trend has prompted fears that the current citizenship costs — $530 per adult, plus a $100 right of citizenship fee — are creating a growing underclass of newcomers who can’t afford the fee and hence are prevented from full integration and participation in Canadian society, according to a report published in the Institute for Research on Public Policy. According to the latest government data, only 36,000 citizenship applications were received from January to June in 2016, just more than one-third of the number for the same period last year. In 2015, a total of 130,000 citizenship applications were submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, compared to an average of 200,000 received in previous years. “The decline is so significant that it cannot be ignored,” said retired immigration department director-general Andrew Griffith, who obtained the government statistics for policy analysis for the Montreal-based Institute for Research on Public Policy. “I had thought the citizenship fee increases would provoke a decline in applications, but I was surprised by the steepness of the decline.” Griffith’s report came just as Canada is celebrating Citizenship Week that runs Oct. 10 to 16.

The former Conservative government raised the citizenship fee to $300 from $100 per adult in 2014, and again to $530 last year — to fully recover the processing cost of applications. The fee had been held constant at

$100 for almost two decades. Although immigration officials said at the time the fee hikes would have no impact on the number of immigrants applying to become citizens, Griffith said the data clearly shows otherwise. Besides the fee hikes, the only major change to the citizenship program was the new requirement for applicants between the age of 55 and 64 to pass the knowledge test. Griffith said the group only represents 6 per cent of the new citizen population and the current 2016 data provides a clear picture of the impact of the fee hikes on their own. “As the government considers further increases to the number of immigrants, current fees mean that fewer will apply to become citizens. If the current 2016 trend continues, we will have 300,000 new immigrants and far less than 100,000 new citizens,” Griffith cautioned.

3-year-old Victoria boy dies from poisonous ‘death cap’ mushroom A three-year old boy from Victoria has died after eating a poisonous “death cap” mushroom picked in the city, a health official said Wednesday. The boy was foraging for wild mushrooms with his family last week at an undisclosed location in downtown Victoria, said Richard Stanwick, chief medical health officer for Island Health. He was treated in Victoria, then airlifted to Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, where he died last night. His family decided to make his death public to warn others of the dangers of picking mushrooms without proper knowledge, said

Stanwick, who has spoken to the boy’s father. “He basically wants to make sure that no other family has to go through what they’ve had to go through,” said Stanwick. “It’s just so so terrible.” It is the first recorded death in B.C. from a death cap mushroom, also known as Amanita phalloides, which kills more people than any other mushroom worldwide. There have been two other significant but not fatal poisonings since the death cap was first spotted in B.C. in 1997, according to Paul Kroeger, a mycologist who helps identify mushrooms responsible for poisonings.

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Former Mountie appeals his perjury conviction in Dziekanski case

Accused Saskatchewan killer found dead after BC manhunt The suspect in a recent Saskatchewan homicide and the shooting of an RCMP officer in British Columbia was found dead today near Revelstoke, B.C., following an extensive manhunt that shut down the TransCanada Highway for several hours. “The deceased was located within the identified search area east of Revelstoke. The area will remain closed to allow for a full evidentiary search to be completed,” said RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk in a statement. Sheldon Kyle Thunderblanket, 40, had been charged with first-degree murder and several other charges after a woman was found dead Monday night in a home on Little Pine First Nation in Saskatchewan. On Tuesday afternoon, a gunman opened fire on a female officer at a traffic stop on the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden, B.C. Police said the man refused to follow orders and fired at the officer before stealing another vehicle at gunpoint and fleeing, prompting police to close the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke. The officer was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to her arm. The injury is not lifethreatening. On Wednesday morning, police confirmed that Thunderblanket was the suspect in the shooting near Golden. Thunderblanket’s status was unknown for much of Wednesday. The City of Revelstoke put out a statement in the early morning saying he had been located, and at mid-afternoon Mayor Mark McKee said he had been apprehended. RCMP acknowledged the delay in providing information on the case, but said it was necessary “to ensure that next of kin notifications had been completed, as well as notifications to all the partner agencies who have a connection or interest in this case.”

Benjamin “Monty” Robinson was one of four Mounties charged with perjury in relation to their testimony at an inquiry that was held into the Tasering death of the Polish man at the Vancouver airport in October 2007. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Nathan Smith concluded that the former corporal had lied in his explanation for having initially told police investigators that Dziekanski had to be wrestled to the ground after the first Taser firing. A video filmed by a bystander showed that Dziekanski collapsed in pain after being

Tasered by police and was not wrestled to the ground. Robinson had testified at the inquiry that he was mistaken in that version of events but that he was telling the truth at certain points that officers did wrestle with Dziekanski and that in his statement he “blended” the whole interaction with Dzkiekanski. The judge found that Robinson also lied when he testified at

the inquiry that he did not discuss with his fellow officers details of the incident before giving statements to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. He found Robinson had colluded with the others in the lie. The Crown’s theory at trial was that Robinson and the other officers lied in order to justify their use of force because they knew there was going to be an investigation and possible consequences.

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Report outlines grim reality of homelessness in Vancouver In “No Vacancy: Affordability & Homelessness in Vancouver,” researchers from Union Gospel Mission and the Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. at the University of Victoria found that tightening vacancy rates, rising rents and social housing shortages are

pushing people onto and keeping people on the streets. And while media have focused on struggling first-time home buyers and a potential “brain drain” from the region, “for low-income individuals and families, the consequences of the affordability crisis in the rental market may be even more severe,” the authors wrote. The report, to be released Wednesday morning during Homeless Action Week, found between 2010 and 2015 the average rent for a bachelor suite in Metro Vancouver increased by 16 per cent and a onebedroom by 15 per cent. Meanwhile, the overall vacancy rate in Metro Vancouver hit 0.8 per cent in 2015, down from 1.9 per cent in 2010. Vacancy for most affordable rental units is below 1 per cent and at 0.1 per cent for bachelor suites renting at less than $750 in Vancouver.

Shelter occupancy has hovered around 97 per cent for the past four years while more than 10,000 Metro Vancouver individuals or families are waiting for suitable housing on B.C.’s Housing Registry. More women are using shelters, making up 32 per cent of those in shelters in 2015-2016, up from 28 per cent in 2011-2012. Bernie Pauly of CARBC said the data shows a rise in the number of British Columbians struggling to hold on to their housing or find a place to live. “They’re spending more on their housing with very little left for other essentials such as food … being able to save money or being able to handle an unexpected expense due to a crisis,” Pauly said. Incomeassistance payments are coming up short in the current rental market and for people already experiencing homelessness, getting out of that situation is “extremely difficult,” she said. UGM spokesman Jeremy Hunka said the affordability crisis is “touching pretty much everything” his organization does. “Guests who are otherwise ready to leave UGM shelters or recovery are forced to stay longer. They’re searching for scarce housing, they can’t find it, so this backlog then prevents us from taking new guests into our shelter or programs,” Hunka said. The UGM turned 1,545 people away in the first nine months of 2016, up from 1,251 during the same period last year. The study’s authors concluded that increasing assistance rates, ensuring ongoing rental supplements and continuing to invest in permanent-subsidized housing are critical factors in reducing homelessness.

Richmond schools saved from closure Trustees of the Richmond school board voted unanimously to end the school closure process Tuesday night at a public meeting that was packed to the rafters with standing room only. Chairwoman Debbie Tablotney said the decision was made after the province eliminated its 95 per cent capacity utilization target, noting the three Richmond Liberal MLAs published a letter in the Richmond News stating that funding is available for all schools that need it. The letter — printed Oct. 5 and signed by Teresa Wat, Linda Reid and John Yap — says, “the money is available to all high-risk schools and the pace of projects is largely dependent on how quickly and efficiently local school boards map out their priorities and deliver on upgrades.” “We’re going to hold them accountable for that,” Tablotney said. “All of you need to hold them accountable for that. … We need to hold their feet to the fire.” The raucous crowd of at least 300 parents and children gave trustees a standing ovation when the decision was made. Dozens of signs were hoisted by parents and children, supporting schools in Richmond. “Seismic safety first,” one sign read. Another said, “We stand with you for public education.” In reaction to the trustees’ decision, Minister of Education Mike Bernier said his ministry “will continue working with the Richmond board on advancing seismic upgrades quickly as they finalize their long term facility plan to identify priority schools to be upgraded.”

Parents Kim Nowitsky and Kelly Greene are founders of Richmond Schools Stand United, a group of parents fighting to keep schools open. They wrote letters, held rallies and spoke out against closures throughout the spring and summer. Nowitsky said she is thrilled trustees voted to save the three schools. “It made no sense to proceed with these closures now that the Richmond MLAs have

publicly admitted that there is $560 million set aside to seismically upgrade schools and now that the Ministry of Education has retracted the elusive 95 per cent mandate across the province,” Nowitsky said. “What doesn’t make sense though, is why Richmond hasn’t received any upgrades for the last five years. Or why every proposal by the school board over the last seven years has been rejected. We are going to push for answers and action together with the board and whole Richmond community.” Many trustees said it was parent advocacy that caused the government’s decision to eliminate its capacity target. “We heard your voice,” said trustee Jonathan Ho. “Your voice is loud and clear.

BC’s rental rate hike loophole to be fixed next spring B.C.’s housing minister says he’s prepared to plug a loophole that has allowed some landlords to hit tenants with higher-thanlegal rent hikes, but the legislation won’t be ready until the spring. Rich Coleman brushed aside attacks Tuesday from the Opposition NDP that the fixed-term rental increase problem could be solved now, if only the Liberal government hadn’t chosen to skip the scheduled fall session of the legislature. “It’s never as simple as some people think it is, but certainly the work is being done,” said Coleman, who added he should have

solutions ready by the spring session that begins February 2017. “It isn’t the intention that leases should be used to, for lack of a better description, circumvent the law. So I’m going to look at how I can put some strength back into it, that they can’t do that.” B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Act only allows a landlord to increases a tenant’s rent once a year, at a rate of two per cent above inflation — set at 2.9 per

cent this year and 3.7 per cent in 2017. But some landlords are trying to skirt the limit, using the pressure of Metro Vancouver’s near zero rental vacancy rate to force tenants to sign one-year leases with clauses that require them to move out at the end of the term. As the contract expires, the landlords offer the tenant the choice of leaving or signing an entirely new one-year contract with a significantly higher rent

— a move that effectively bypasses the rate cap under the illusion it’s a new tenancy. Tenant groups say they’ve seen rate hikes of up to 30 per cent in a single year. Coleman said his ministry has yet to determine how widespread the practice has become. NDP leader John Horgan said the government should be striking back against these “unscrupulous landlords” by reconvening MLAs to pass changes. “I think it’s time we get into the legislature and start addressing those issues,” Horgan told reporters. “Tenancy advocates have been talking about this issue for over a decade.” The organizations representing both tenants and landlords agree the act should be changed to make clear the rental rate cap. “It’s not the professional landlords and property managers, they all know how it works,” said David Hutniak, CEO of LandlordBC. “But there’s a small group here who think it’s a license to charge whatever they want.” Hutniak said his organization has “vigorously” denounced the practice, and welcomed clarity. “It’s these small guys new to the industry who are messing it up for the rest of us. I’ll be honest with you, it’s extremely frustrating,” he said. “It’d be really unfortunate if the minster did some sort of knee-jerk reaction on this because we do not need anything to discourage folks from developing new rental property here.” With low vacancy rates causing bidding wars over properties, tenants have little bargaining power to fight back, said Andrew Sakamoto, executive director of the Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre. “It is a loophole and it does need to be closed,” he said. “I’m glad the minster has acknowledged that and is planning to make some legislative amendments.”

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Early morning fire rips through downtown Port Coquitlam businesses Port Coquitlam firefighters are cleaning up after a large early morning fire destroyed a number of businesses in the city’s downtown. Mayor Greg Moore confirmed the four-alarm fire started in Martha’s Bakery and Cafe which is located in a strip mall in the 2200 block of McAllister Avenue, between Shaughnessy Street and Mary Hill Road. “The fire started at one end of this building. There’s five different businesses within this building and they’re doing their best to contain it,” said Moore. “It will be hard to tell the extent of the damage for a while.” A nearby apartment manager who identified herself only as “Rita” called 911 after being

awaken by an explosion around 4:30 a.m. PT. “The blast woke me up and I heard glass breaking. And I thought ‘oh my what’s that?’” she said. “I got up and looked out and could see the building from my house and it was in full flames. It spread so fast.” The bakery, a wellness centre and Curves Fitness have been badly damaged by the fire. Other businesses in the strip mall have sustained water and smoke damage. C o q u i t l a m firefighters were put on standby in the event Port Coquitlam Fire Rescue needed assistance. City officials took to twitter to warn people about traffic closures in the area.

Homeless group asks Liberals to focus housing plan on poor and Indigenous people The federal government is under quiet, but growing pressure to focus housing spending on the neediest, instead of forging ahead with a national plan aimed at the entire housing spectrum. The lobbying comes as the government works towards a national housing strategy that will map a path forward on everything from homeless shelters to the housing market and decide the fate of billions in federal funds earmarked for social infrastructure, such as affordable housing. The latest push came Tuesday, when the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association argued in a public submission that particular attention needs to be paid to urban aboriginals and youth, who face higher poverty rates, and to the North, where housing and repair costs are higher than in the rest of the country. The group argues there is a need to focus on affordability in the rental market and not just on reducing housing prices as part of a targeted approach to help those who face extra barriers to break the cycle of poverty.

“The fact is that there are a lot of Canadians for whom house prices simply don’t mean anything, because that’s just completely out of reach,” association executive director Jeff Morrison said. “We need to focus as part of the strategy on those Canadians for whom the non-profit, the affordable housing sector, the social housing sector, is really their only option.” A spokesman for Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the government believes it’s important to cover the full spectrum of housing in order to have a strategy that meets the needs of all. Mathieu Filion said the goal is to ensure all Canadians have access to affordable housing that meets their needs. ”We think that looking at all the aspects of housing under this strategy is the best way to address housing issues for all Canadians,” Filion said. “It will meet the needs of all Canadians. And it must improve the lives of those in greatest need. The (strategy) will provide a vision, outcomes and priorities to help guide housing investments and policy responses in the future.”

Canada expected to run bigger deficit than Trudeau budgeted: TD Bank Canada’s federal deficit could be much higher than Justin Trudeau’s government projected, according to a new report from Toronto Dominion Bank.

TD Bank says it could be as high as $34 billion, roughly $5 billion higher than the Liberal government budgeted for in March, thanks to weak economic growth. “Recall that the government built in a $6-billion annual cushion into its numbers to protect against unforeseen events,” read the report, released Thursday. “This allotted cushion is poised to be absorbed, and then some.” Weak exports and the Alberta wildfires hammered the Canadian economy this year, resulting in the worst quarterly performance since 2009, following the global financial crisis. In August, Statistics Canada said real gross domestic product fell at an annualized rate of 1.6 per cent during the second quarter. But real GDP rose 0.6 per cent in June – better

than the 0.4 per cent expected by economists – as production in the oilsands started to resume. The report noted that deficits will also be larger over the next five years, which means the government will take on an additional $16.5 billion in debt that it didn’t budget for. However, TD notes that despite the widening of forecasted deficits, the country’s debt as a share of GDP is expected to remain effectively stable. “Canada is thus likely to remain in an enviable fiscal position, relative to its advanced economy peers. This position should not be taken for granted, however,” read the report. “We would caution against implementing additional measures that would drive the deficit profile significantly above the statusquo.” In February, Trudeau backed away from campaign vows to balance the public books before the end of his government’s four-year mandate and cap the deficit at $10 billion. Those promises were central to the Liberal election platform. When the Liberals unveiled the federal budget in March, they projected a $29.4-billion deficit in 2016-17, followed by a $29-billion shortfall the following year and almost $23 billion in 2018-19. The Liberals claimed their budget will create 100,000 jobs and boost national economic growth, as measured by gross domestic product, by half a percentage point per year – a huge increase on a $2-trillion economy.

Trudeau stops short of condemning Trump

Justin Trudeau stopped short of directly condemning sexist and lewd remarks and alleged misconduct by U.S. Republican nominee Donald Trump, with Canada’s prime minister insisting his own record as a feminist speaks for itself. During a news conference with visiting French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Trudeau again avoided wading in to the U.S. election, repeating his line that he will work with whomever is elected U.S. president to advance Canada’s interests. “This relationship goes far deeper than any two personalities at their countries’ respective heads,” he said. “This is my responsibility.

I think, however, I’ve been very clear in my approach as a feminist, as someone who has stood clearly and strongly through all my life around issues of sexual harassment, standing against violence against women, that I don’t need to make any further comment.” Trump has lost support from some powerful politicians within the Republican Party after the Washington Post released a 2005 video of the candidate making vulgar remarks to Access Hollywood reporter Billy Bush. Trump’s wife Melania Trump and his vice-presidential running mate, Mike Pence, condemned the 2005 remarks, but have stood by him.

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German court rules against injunction over Canada-EU trade deal Germany’s highest court has rejected calls from opponents of a Canada-European Union trade deal for an injunction that had the potential to spell an end to the pact. The Federal constitutional Court ruled Thursday against complaints over the trade deal, known as CETA. Tens of thousands of citizens joined in two of those complaints. The plaintiffs wanted the government to be forced to vote against approving the accord at an EU meeting Oct. 18 pending full consideration by the court of their contention that it violates the principles of democracy.

Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, who is also Germany’s economy minister, had warned putting off CETA’s signing could effectively torpedo the accord. The judges attached some conditions to their decision designed to help address the plaintiffs’ concerns. Approval of the pact by EU trade ministers at their meeting next week is needed for a planned Canada-EU summit to take place

later in the month where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his EU counterparts are expected to sign the deal. Canada and the EU have committed to signing the deal this year and ratification in 2017. International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has called the Canada-EU treaty a gold-plated deal that, once ratified, will give Canada better access to a market of more than 400 million people. Opponents of CETA are deeply suspicious of the proposed Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, with the United States, which is still being negotiated, and view CETA as a blueprint for that accord. On Sept. 20, thousands of demonstrators marched at the European Union headquarters in Brussels to protest both deals, claiming they would hurt labour and consumer rights while undermining environmental protection. Freeland, who recently attended meetings in different countries in an attempt to save the trade pact, said the Liberals have been trying to address those concerns. She said it would improve free trade, streamline dispute resolution and eliminate barriers to trade. CETA was negotiated under the former Conservative government, but the Liberals supported it while in opposition.

Morneau says housing market rule changes will take time to play out Finance Minister Bill Morneau says it’s “impossible to say with absolute clarity” what the impacts of new mortgage rules introduced by Ottawa earlier this month will be. The federal government announced a series of changes aimed at stabilizing the country’s housing markets, including tightening mortgage rules that will put new limits on how much some buyers can borrow. The new rules mean that as of Oct. 17, all insured mortgages will have to undergo a stress test to make sure borrowers will still be

able to make their payments even if interest rates go up in the future. Ottawa also closed a tax loophole so that only Canadian residents can use the principal residence tax exemption. The exemption allows homeowners to avoid capital gains tax when they sell a home as long as they were living in it. Morneau says the government will continue to stay focused on the housing market, but that he isn’t currently planning to announce any other measures aimed at cooling the market.

Woman stripped of refugee status after questions raised over identity A typo could be costly, especially when it’s in the name on the ID of a refugee claimant. In a rare appeal case, Ottawa has overturned a decision to grant refugee status to a Nigerian woman, in part because of a misspelling of her name in a government birth document from Lagos. Gift Daniel, 32, now faces deportation from Canada at any time. What was unusual with the government’s appeal is immigration officials did not challenge Daniel’s claim that she was a victim of female genital mutilation and domestic abuse, but contested her credibility on the grounds that she is not who she claims to be. “I have never seen or heard of a positive decision overturned completely by the refugee appeal division, where the pressing concern was on the identity and not on the merits of the decision,” said Daniel’s lawyer, Richard Wazana. “They did not question the forced marriage, abuse and violence.”

Daniel, a hairstylist from Benin, arrived in Canada in February 2015 using a false Canadian passport under the name of Desiree Dobson and filed an asylum claim upon landing at Pearson International Airport. She was also in possession of a Social Insurance Number card, birth certificate and driver’s licence under the same name, according to federal government officials. Daniel claimed she was forced to undergo

female circumcision in 2012 and was sold by her father a year later to an older man who sexually, physically and psychologically abused her before she fled Nigeria with the help of a smuggler. The refugee board confirmed there was documented evidence of genital mutilation.

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Maryam Monsef still working to resolve passport issues tied to her place of birth

Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef is still trying to resolve problems stemming from the revelation that her birthplace was Iran and not Afghanistan. “I am working on the matter and will keep you updated,” Monsef said, following a funding announcement at Trent University in Peterborough on Wednesday. “This is a very personal matter for my family and I, and I assure you that the work that needs to be worked on, we are working on it.” The cabinet minister has largely avoided the Ottawa media after announcing last month she was born in Iran, not Afghanistan as she had long claimed. Monsef

said she only learned the truth from her mother when a national newspaper asked about the issue. After Monsef’s true birthplace became public, Jean-Bruno Villeneuve, a spokesman for her office, confirmed Monsef’s passport would need to be corrected. “Until recent days, Maryam Monsef believed that she was born in Afghanistan. As a result, when she applied for a Canadian passport, she listed Herat, Afghanistan, as her place of birth. Now that she has learned that this is incorrect, she will be taking steps to see how she can rectify this unintentional error,” Villeneuve wrote in an email on Sept. 22.

Canadians want proportional representation when it comes to electoral reform, NDP says NDP MPs say that the Canadians they’ve heard from on electoral reform support proportional representation, but also want to maintain local representation. Nathan Cullen, the NDP’s democratic reform critic, presented a report on Wednesday that summarizes the consultations New Democrats have undertaken over the last few months. And the findings, Cullen said, set out “clear benchmarks” that will determine whether NDP MPs can support a new electoral system. New Democrats say their report is the result of more than 40 town hall meetings,

as well as telephone and online surveys and mailouts. Including a petition for proportional representation that received 15,000 signatures, the NDP says it heard from 37,000 Canadians. According to the NDP, 84.3 per cent of respondents supported the notion that “a party’s seats in Parliament should reflect the percentage of votes they received,” while 81.7 per cent agreed that “having a local representative is important to me.” Canadians also want parties to work together to choose a new system: 79.1 per cent agree that “working collaboratively and having cross-party support for a new system is vital.”

Tsawwassen Mills mall is a sign of ‘reconciliation in action,’ says local First Nation chief The grand opening of Tsawwassen Mills near the B.C. Ferries terminal included chanting native drummers in traditional dress and trapeze artists floating from the ceiling. “What the Tsawwassen First Nation was able to accomplish with the opening of the mall is an amazing feat,” said Shane Gottfriedson, B.C. regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations. “What they accomplished is what every First Nation would like for themselves,” he said. Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams called the mall “reconciliation in action,” referring to the federal government’s initiative to acknowledge and move past a dysfunctional relationship with Canada’s indigenous people through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The project is a partnership between the local First Nation and developer Ivanhoe Cambridge. The revenue it creates for the 470-member nation will be used to support further economic development and social programs, said Williams, adding that a new community centre will also be built. The 1.4 million-square-foot mall — which is home to 180 stores, with room for 20 more — was flooded with thousands of shoppers when it opened at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The first two people in line had been waiting since 2:30 a.m. The first 1,000 shoppers in line were each rewarded with a $50 gift card for the mall, which is filled with outlet stores that feature discounted merchandise. They included casino employees Lisa Walker from Mission, who made a beeline for H&M as soon as the mall opened, and her Abbotsford friend Cynthia Lam, who headed to Saks Off 5th. “We haven’t slept all night,” said Walker. “It’s been fun. We’ve been talking to people.” “The opening of Tsawwassen Mills represents the end of one journey and the beginning of a new one for the Tsawwassen people,” Chief Williams told a gathered assembly of invited guests before the mall opened.

The $600-million mall has been in the works since 2009, when Tsawwassen First Nation signed a treaty with B.C. It was built by Ivanhoe Cambridge, which leases the land from the Tsawwassen First Nation. The mall’s developers weren’t available for comment, according to their public relations firm. The huge building includes a 1,100-seat food court designed to look like an oversized cedar longhouse that’s at least six storeys high. The mall has created around 3,500 jobs and enticed potential employees with promises of pay higher than minimum wage and a regular shuttle to the Canada Line rapid transit. Williams said 20 members of the TFN got jobs at the mall. The mall’s opening comes a few weeks after the Business Council of B.C. and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations signed a new formal agreement designed to help lift indigenous communities out of poverty and build the province’s economy. Council chair Marcia Smith, a senior vice-president with Teck Resources Limited, described the memorandum of understanding as the first of its kind in Canada and said it would give investors more confidence in B.C.-based projects. “We are going to work together to build shared understanding of aboriginal rights and title issues, economic opportunities and the priorities of First Nations communities,” she said. Reconciliation is a key theme of the memorandum. Gottfriedson pledged his commitment to the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and promised he would not support economic development that conflicted with the needs of indigenous people or threatened the environment. The memorandum also contains a commitment to erasing some of the disadvantages First Nations face in terms of education, health care and social supports. After the signing, Gottfriendson said he hoped the agreement would bring opportunities for training and employment.

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Ottawa will continue revoking citizenship of immigrants accused of misrepresentation Immigrants accused of misrepresenting themselves in order to get into the country will continue having their citizenship revoked, according to court documents sent Friday by the Justice Department. Ottawa will not heed the demands of two civil society groups and impose a moratorium on its practice of citizenship revocation, said lawyer Angela Marinos, in a letter to the Federal Court. The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) launched a constitutional challenge to the federal law because they say there is no proper appeal process. They argue the government should stop all citizenship revocation until the matter is settled in court. The government confirmed on Friday it won’t be doing that. “We are very disappointed that the government refuses to stop stripping people of citizenship without a hearing, choosing to defend the last government’s unfair process

in court instead,” said BCCLA executive director Josh Paterson. Marinos said in her letter that people who have their citizenship revoked have the right to file for judicial review of the government’s decision. Paterson said hiring lawyers is expensive and immigrants should have the right to a formal appeal process before losing their citizenship. Immigration Minister John McCallum has in the past criticized the lack of an equitable appeal process, a policy put in place by the Conservative government. He had also publicly supported the Senate’s past efforts to modify the law. Paterson said that McCallum “acknowledged that taking away a Canadian’s citizenship is unfair and has committed to change it — but until the law changes, we don’t understand why they insist on continuing to do the very thing they say is unfair.”

BC to lead provinces in economic growth this year, Alberta in a recession: BMO British Columbia is on track to lead Canada’s other provinces in economic growth in 2016 and 2017, according to a report

released Thursday by BMO Financial Group. It estimates B.C.’s economy will grow by three per cent this year — more than twice the national growth of 1.2 per cent. But BMO says neighbouring Alberta is in a recession, with its economy expected to shrink by another 2.3 per cent this year — following a decline of four per cent in 2015. The banking group says the downturn in Alberta’s energy sector has spilled into other parts of the economy, and the provincial unemployment rate is above eight per cent for the first time since the early 1990s.

“The fallout from lower oil prices has Alberta’s economy still grappling with recession,” BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic writes in the 26-page report from the Canadian banking group. “By next year, the economy should return to growth, but remain historically subdued at just above two per cent, assuming a gradual upward grind in oil prices.” Newfoundland and Labrador is also expected to see its economy shrink this year — by two per cent — but Saskatchewan will eke out a small gain of half a per cent following last year’s decline. The report says Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec are expected to have growth above the national average while the three Maritime provinces will come in below the average. “Ontario’s economy is one of Canada’s growth leaders, expected to outperform the national average for a third straight year in 2016. This is a noteworthy change after a decade of under-performance through 2013,” Kavic writes. Ontario’s real gross domestic product is estimated to grow at 2.6 per cent this year and 2.3 per cent in 2017, trailing only British Columbia in both years.

Calls mounting for federal government to speed up judicial appointments Calls are mounting for Ottawa to swiftly appoint more judges after a first-degree murder charge was stayed in Edmonton because of unreasonable delay in getting an accused to trial. Alberta MP Michael Cooper, the Conservative deputy justice critic, is urging Liberal Justice Minister Jody WilsonRaybould to immediately fill dozens of vacancies across the country, including at least nine on Alberta’s Court of Queen’s Bench. “It’s time for the minister to stop talking about appointing judges and actually get around to appointing judges,” Cooper said. “Otherwise, thousands of cases across Canada could be thrown out due to delay.”

A jury trial was to begin next week for 29-year-old Lance Matthew Regan, who was accused of stabbing to death fellow inmate Mason Tex Montgrand at Edmonton Institution in August 2011. But on Friday a Court of Queen’s Bench judge stayed the murder charge due to the long delay. That wait — more than 62 months — was more than twice as long as what a Supreme Court ruling this summer deemed reasonable. In setting aside drug convictions in B.C. for Barrett Richard Jordan, the top court laid out a new framework for determining whether a person’s right to a timely trial had been infringed.

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Bank of Canada deputy warns of lingering uncertainty around non-resource exports The Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor says there’s still uncertainty around the longhoped-for rebound of the country’s crucial nonresource export sectors. In a speech Thursday, Carolyn Wilkins said the future of these exports is not entirely predictable despite some encouraging signs in the numbers from July and August. “Uncertainty lingers,” Wilkins said in the address she delivered mostly in French at the Universite du Quebec a TroisRivieres. “This uncertainty comes in part due to the future growth prospects for investment in the United States. It is also possible that the effect of lower oil prices on the American economy is not as positive as anticipated.” The Bank of Canada has been waiting for the country’s non-commodity exports to rebound ever since the collapse of oil prices and the dollar’s slide a couple of years ago. Many are banking on the sector’s eventual pickup to help lift the stubbornly sluggish economy. Wilkins noted that while the central bank has seen “a clear upward trend” in non-commodity exports over the last six years, the weaker dollar’s influence on their growth rate has mostly faded. She recalled Thursday how Canada’s nonresource exports underperformed in the second quarter of 2016, which was partly due to a period of weaker-than-anticipated growth and investment for the country’s most-important trading partner: the U.S. Canada, she added, also continues to face stiff competition from other countries like Mexico, where she noted the currency fell further than the loonie. “It will take time to fully determine which factors affecting exports are temporary and which ones are permanent,” Wilkins said.

She did, however, say that Canada has seen improvements in its services sector, which accounts for about 70 per cent of the country’s economy and 80 per cent of its jobs. Wilkins said that some high-value-added sectors have “grown quite nicely,” including cultural and air transportation industries. Canada exports about $100 billion worth of services, or about one dollar out of every six from total exports, she said. Still, TD economist Brian DePratto wrote in a research note to clients Thursday that the speech suggests the Bank of Canada is maintaining a “more cautious view of Canadian export performance (and by extension the overall economic adjustment process).” “Indeed, today’s speech seems to be one that could be pointed to down the road as an ‘I told you so’ should the Bank hold or decide to cut rates,” DePratto wrote. Going forward, Wilkins said she expects several factors to help feed stronger growth in Canada, including the federal government’s commitment to spend an additional $25 billion over two years on infrastructure projects and to increase childbenefit payments for families. “The effects of these budgetary stimulants will become more important as the year progresses,” she said. She also touched on the bank’s financial stability concerns, including the high debt levels of Canadian households and sizzling housing markets. Wilkins said she thought Ottawa’s rule changes announced this week, which seek to slightly limit borrowing and to cool housing markets, will help mitigate some of these risks.

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Rona Ambrose’s nearly $320,000 in expenses leads MPs for first half of 2016 Members of Parliament spent a combined $71-million in the first six months of the year on travel and living expenses, running their constituency offices, promoting their activities with advertising, and buying meals and gifts for others. Interim Opposition Leader Rona Ambrose led the way, spending just under $320,000 from January 1 to June 30, according to an exclusive National Post analysis of the expense reports of all 338 MPs. The analysis also found: • A pair of Liberal MPs spent $40,000 between them on smartphones, laptops and other information technology gear. • An Alberta Conservative MP spent $65,000 far this year for “repairs and maintenance” on a riding office. • A St. John’s Liberal MP spent $50,000 in just six months on the lease for his constituency office while, at the other end of the country, in Prince George, B.C. a Conservative MP spent all of eight dollars in six months for “constituency lease, insurance and utilities.” Information on how MPs spend money has only been made public since the 201415 fiscal year. The information is published online by the Library of Parliament but in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to compare spending among groups of MPs or compare spending across any one of 24 different expense categories.

The National Post created its own database incorporating all of those expense categories for all 338 MPs over the course of the two most recent fiscal quarters for which information is available. Having organized the data differently than the Library of Parliament, the National Post can report that no MP racked up more expenses in the first six months of the year than Ambrose. Ambrose’s total of $319,180.54 was well above the average for all Alberta MPs, which was $227,851.16. One of the largest components of Ambrose’s spending was her travel bill. “She’s made a concerted effort to visit every part of the country since becoming Leader of the Opposition,” said Mike Storeshaw, Ambrose’s director of communications. The travel component alone for Ambrose was nearly $92,000 from January to June, which works out to more than $15,000 a month. That travel bill included $26,000 spent so that Ambrose’s designated traveller, her partner J.P. Veitch, could travel with her. House of Commons rules, set by MPs themselves, allow an MP to allocate some of their authorized travel resources for a designated traveller (usually a spouse), dependants and employees. Aaron Wudrick, a former Conservative political staffer who is now the national director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, said there’s a question as to whether Ambrose is using taxpayer-funded travel for partisan political work.

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Six get life term for faking death to claim insurance

The incident occurred on January 22, 2014, when bodies of three persons charred to death were recovered from a car near Pingalwara. Later Jasbir Kaur, a resident of Maqboolpura, had identified one of the bodies as that of her husband Surinder Singh. Another body was identified as that of Sahib Singh of Bhullar village near Ajnala. The third person was never identified. Initially, the police had considered the case as an accident and death certificates of Surinder Singh and Sahib Singh were issued. Later, Sahib Singh’s wife approached the Punjab Human Rights Organisation (PHRO) alleging a conspiracy as she was not aware of the scam. “Our investigations revealed that Surinder Singh and Sahib Singh had faked their deaths and instead, killed three unidentified persons. We presented the facts before the police and an investigation was

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initiated,” said Sarabjit Singh Verka of PHRO. While the police investigation established that Surinder Singh and Sahib Singh were still alive and even managed to arrest Sahib Singh, it failed to reveal the identity of the three victims. The investigation revealed that Surinder Singh had got himself insured for Rs 2 crore while Sahib Singh was insured for Rs 1 crore. Surinder Singh had even got the car used in the crime insured for up to Rs 10 lakh. Public Prosecutor Amritpal Singh Kehra said Surinder Singh and his two sons living in Australia— Sukhwant Singh and Mukhtiar Singh— have been declared proclaimed offenders in the case. Efforts were being made to extradite Sukhwant and Mukhtiar from Australia.

The Congress will emerge as the single largest party followed by Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party if elections to the Punjab Assembly are held today, an opinion poll by Axis-My-India conducted for the India Today Group has predicted. It predicts the ruling SAD-BJP combine at the third spot. None of the parties is expected to win a comfortable majority in the 117-member House. The opinion poll gives 49 to 55 seats to the Congress, 42-46 to AAP and 17 to 21 seats to the SAD-BJP combine. Others are expected to win 3 to 7 seats. The Congress is predicted to bag 33 per cent of the total votes and AAP 30 per cent. The SAD-BJP combine’s vote share is expected to be at 20 per cent, while others are getting 15 per cent, the Axis-My-India poll claimed.

Celebrations turned into mourning at a house in Janak Nagar of Basti Sheikh area, when a 29-year-old property dealer was allegedly killed by a group of armed assailants late Wednesday night.Deceased Munish Luthra was to get married next month. As per eye-witnesses, Luthra was in his shop when armed assailants entered and attacked him. Luthra, somehow, managed to get out of the shop, and ran, but the assailants chased him and stabbed him. Luthra was taken to the Civil Hospital, and from there shifted to Johl Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries early today. Sources alleged that the assailants belonged to liquor mafia running in the area. Luthra had objected to the “open sale of illicit liquor and eve-teasing by some of its members” in the area.

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Punjab Pradesh Congress chief and former CM Capt Amarinder Singh today stormed the Kotli Surat Mali police station before launching his party’s door-to-door campaign. Not finding the SHO there, he was livid. The latter had left before the PPCC chief ’s arrival. A well-publicised affair, the local CID had informed the Batala SSP about Amarinder’s plans. Sources said SHO Manjit Singh developed cold feet when he learnt that scores of people were waiting to apprise the PPCC chief about cases registered by him (SHO) at the “behest” of local SAD leaders. “There is not a single person in the area who has not complained against the SHO. His name is sure to top my list of errant officers,” warned a livid Amarinder, adding he would not hesitate to invoke Article 311 of the Constitution to “cleanse the Police Department of officers with a political bias”, if voted to power. “During my earlier tenure as CM, I had dismissed 23 officers under Article 311. This is a warning to officers who openly toe the line of ruling party politicians, including halqa chiefs. There are reports that officers are reporting to their political masters, not their seniors. These officers will be dismissed,” Amarinder said. He was apparently referring to scores of “false” cases registered against Congress workers.

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NRI scientist bags young scientist award in USA Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad, an Indian scientist with the Department of Packaging, has been awarded the prestigious IAFP Young scientist scholarship award for his research work on “development of novel oxygen absorbing package in the field of active packaging for oxygen sensitive food products”. This award worth $2000 and award plaque was presented in the annual meeting of International Association Of Food Protection (IAFP) held in St Louise, USA by The IAFP Foundation, USA. Its purpose was to encourage young outstanding food safety scientist from all over the world. Kirtiraj developed novel oxygen scavenging package from the natural source. The feature of this package is it can extend the shelf life of

food also it is suitable for microwave, liquid food packaging like juices, and metal detector friendly at processing line. The IAFP Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing the career potential of exceptional researchers through the annual IAFP Scholarship Program, which provides full funding for attendance at the Association’s renowned annual meeting. Kirtiraj received his MS (Packaging) from Michigan State University, USA in 2013, MTech (Food safety & standards) from Allahabad Agriculture University, India in 2011 and BTech (Food Science) from Dr PD Agriculture University, India in 2009. He has authored and co-authored 15 research papers in reputed international journals.

Home of Indian-American running for Congress vandalised The home of an Indian-American social worker running for the US Congress in New Jersey was vandalised and painted with large swastikas by some unidentified miscreants, prompting police to launch a probe. “These racists came back to my home and spray painted large swastikas (on) our walls,” said Peter Jacob, 30, who is running for the US House of Representative from 7th Congressional District in New Jersey which is known to be a strong Republican bastion. “It is completely un-American and unacceptable that someone should do this in such a beautiful and diverse community,” Jacob said. The incident took place on

Friday night. “Let there be no mistake, the people who committed this crime did so because they feel comfortable and confident to commit hateful acts due to an ever increasing atmosphere of accepted racism,” he said. Endorsed by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, Jacob, is seeking to unseat incumbent Republican Leonard Lance, who is representing the seat since 2009. Lance has condemned the incident of vandalism. “The display of anti-Semitic symbols like the swastika is abhorrent. We join Peter Jacob in condemning this offensive act of vandalism and support a full police investigation into the matter,” Lance said.

London to celebrate Diwali from this week London’s Pakistani-origin mayor Sadiq Khan will launch the annual Diwali celebrations here at the Trafalgar Square on Sunday, featuring a mix of music, dance and live performances to mark the festival with people of “all backgrounds”. “London is open to all people and all communities - we don’t just tolerate each other’s differences, we embrace them. Nowhere is this more apparent than in London’s joyous celebration of Diwali in Trafalgar Square,” said Khan. “Here, London’s Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities come together to celebrate and to share the festivities with Londoners and visitors of all backgrounds. Diwali’s central

message of peace and mutual respect is one that we can all learn from. To all those celebrating this month, I wish you a very happy and enjoyable Diwali,” he said. The free event is organised to mark Diwali by the Mayor of London’s office and the Diwali in London Committee and is supported by Jet Airways and the Incredible India campaign. Khan will officially open the event by lighting a lamp on the main stage on Sunday alongside his Indian-origin Deputy Mayor for Business, Rajesh Agrawal. Throughout the day, an Indian street food market will sell a variety of vegetarian food and non-alcoholic drinks.

5 NRIs among the richest in USA: Forbes Five Indian-Americans are among the 400 richest people in the US, according to a Forbes list topped by Microsoft’s co-founder Bill Gates for the 23rd year in a row. Symphony Technology founder Romesh Wadhwani, co-founders of outsourcing firm Syntel Bharat & Neerja Desai, airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal, entrepreneur John Kapoor and Silicon Valley angel investor Kavitark Ram Shriram have featured in Forbes’ ‘The Richest People In America 2016’ list. The list has been topped by 60-year-old Gates who has a net worth of $81 billion. Gates keeps pushing to save lives in the developing world through efforts to eliminate polio, attack malaria and expand childhood vaccinations as head of the world’s largest private charitable foundation, the Bill &

Melinda Gates Foundation, Forbes said. Wadhwani, 69, has been ranked 222nd on the list with a net worth of $3 billion. The IIT-Mumbai and Carnegie Mellon alumnus is the chairman and CEO of Symphony Technology Group, an empire of 17 data, technology, healthcare and analytics companies that together take in more than $2.8 billion in annual revenue, Forbes said. Last year, Wadhwani announced that he planned to commit up to $1 billion to fund entrepreneurship initiatives in India. The Desai’s rank 274th on the list with a net worth of $2.5 billion. Syntel, started in 1980 from an apartment in Michigan, now generates over $950 million in revenue and has nearly 24,000 employees across the globe, Forbes said.

Valerie Vaz appointed to UK shadow cabinet Valerie Vaz, the sister of Britain’s longest serving Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz, has been appointed the new Shadow Leader of the House by the Labour Party. The 61-year-old is the second Indian-origin MP to join Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s newly-reshuffled shadow cabinet after Baroness Shami Chakrabarti was appointed the Shadow attorney-general earlier this week. Corbyn’s frontline team

now has 16 women and 14 men, seen as a boost for gender equality. Goan-origin lawyer Vaz has been an MP for Walsall South since the 2010 general election. She had backed Andy Burnham during Labour’s leadership election last year but has since been seen as a Corbyn supporter. She is also Vice Chairwoman of the Labour Parliamentary Party, having been elected by fellow Labour MPs.

INDIA

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Uniform Civil Code ‘not good for nation’, says Muslim Law Board

The Muslim Personal Law Board said on Thursday that a Law Commission questionnaire, to gauge public opinion on triple talaq and other anti-women practices across religions, is a “fraud”, that it will boycott it and that a uniform civil code is not good for India. The Muslim Law Board also said that the law commission isn’t acting independently and is instead acting at the behest of the Centre, which last week opposed the practice of triple talaq+ in the Supreme Court and said it can’t be regarded as an essential part of religion. “A uniform civil code is not good for this nation. There’re so many cultures in this nation, (they) have to be respected. India can’t impose a single ideology,” said the Board’s Hazrat Maulana Wali Rahmani at a press briefing today. The Commission in its questionnaire asks whether triple talaq - which according to Islamic law based on the Koran permits a husband to pronounce talaq three times to instantly divorce his wife - should be abolished altogether, retained only in customs without legal sanctity, or retained with suitable amendments.

Parliament’s month-long winter session from Nov 16 The month-long Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin from November 16 during which the issue of surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is likely to dominate the proceedings. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affair (CCPA) met here this evening and recommended that the session would commence from November 16 and end on December 16. The Winter Session dates have been advanced as in the past it was normally convened in the third or fourth week of November. An early session may help the Central GST (CGST) and Integrated GST (IGST) legislations, which will pave way for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), to be approved within November or latest by early December. The government is also considering advancing the Budget Session by a month or so starting from January next year. Sources in the government said besides

legislations relating to GST, nearly 15 new bills are likely to be introduced. The government would also push for the passage of the ordinance which seeks to amend the Enemy Property Act. In December, the

Centre had for the fourth time promulgated the ordinance to amend nearly 50-year-old Enemy Property law to guard against claims of succession or transfer of properties left by people who migrated to Pakistan and China after wars. The issue of the Army’s surgical strikes across LoC and allegations by some parties that the government was trying to politicise the issue are set to grab the limelight during the session.

Russia, India to ink deal on S-400 air defence missile Russia and India will sign a multi-billion dollar deal for S-400 ‘Triumf ’ long-range air defence missile systems on Saturday following talks between Russian President Vladmir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Goa, state media here reported on Thursday. “Following the results of the negotiations between our president and (Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi, an agreement will be signed on the delivery of S-400 Triumf antiaircraft missile systems to India, as well as some other documents,” Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by TASS news agency. India is interested in getting five systems of the most modern air defence system, capable of firing three types of missiles, creating a layered defence, and simultaneously engaging 36 targets. It has the capability to destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km.

Friends with benefits better than marriage, says US on alliance with India It’s a question that has been asked ever since then Prime Minister Vajpayee described India and the United States as “natural allies.” Why not formalize the alliance with a pact? The Obama White House has an answer: Why complicate the relationship with a marriage when the “friends with benefits” model works just as well? The light-hearted comparison at a think tank event by national security mandarin Dr Peter Lavoy elicited peals of laughter from the audience, but in a more serious vein, the White House pointman for South Asia explained that the era of treaty alliances was over and neither India not US was particularly keen on it just

now. “21st century is not an era of alliances. It is an era of identifying interest, common values and working together in solving all those problems. I do not think that anyone in the United States Government or the Indian Government has any compulsion at all to form a treaty alliance,” he said. “Why have that shackle (of a formal treaty). I think, the friends that benefit model is probably satisfactory. I

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Modi welcomes Putin, looking forward to China talks

Asserting that India is delighted to host the 8th BRICS Summit in Goa followed by a firstever BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended a warm welcome to all nations participating in the event and said India looked forward to finding common resolve and solutions. Taking to Facebook to post a welcome message for the arriving delegations, the Prime Minister said he is honoured to receive Russian president Vladimir Putin and President Michel Temer of Brazil for a bilateral visit. “President Putin’s visit will give us an opportunity to consolidate and reaffirm a unique time-tested friendship and partnership with Russia. President Temer’s visit will open up new areas for cooperation with Brazil, an important strategic partner,” he said. He said he looked forward to useful

conversations with his fellow leaders from China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia on addressing pressing international and regional challenges that stood in the way of their goals. “As Chair of the BRICS this year, India has embraced a stronger emphasis on promoting people-topeople linkages in diverse fields, including trade, sports, education, films, scholarship and tourism. It is anchored in the belief that our people are pivotal partners in our effort to craft responsive, collective and inclusive solutions,” the Prime Minister said. Emphasising on the new initiatives that will be launched in Goa during the Summit, Prime Minister Modi expressed his optimism that the BRICS Summit would strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation and advance our common agenda for development, peace, stability and reform.

India slams Pakistani daily for ‘concocting’ story on surgical strikes

India on Friday lashed out at a Pakistani daily for ‘concocting’ a story on Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar “admitting” that the recent surgical strikes by the Indian Army were a “bluff ” and asserted that the entire report was baseless. “The News International Pakistan’s story titled ‘Indian FS admits surgical strike was a bluff ’ is completely concocted and baseless,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in a series of tweets. He said German Ambassador Dr Martin Ney was in the group of foreign envoys briefed by the Foreign Secretary on September 29 on the surgical strikes and that “they have had no further conversation since on this subject.”

Eight Indians arrested for trying to enter America illegally Eight Indian men, along with three others, have been arrested by officials of the US Customs department for allegedly trying to illegally enter American territory of Puerto Rico. The arrests were made on Thursday by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) along with local law enforcement agencies from Dominican Republic. These 11 undocumented migrants from India and Dominican Republic made landfall on Wednesday in the

islands’ western coast, CBP said in a statement. “Migrants that make an extremely long travel from India should be aware of the perils of coming all the way to the Caribbean to enter the United States,” said Ramiro Cerrillo, Ramey Sector Chief Patrol Agent for the Ramey Sector in Aguadilla. “Crossing the Mona Passage is a treacherous voyage filled with many dangers that poses a huge risk to migrants,” he said. The undocumented people were

transported to the Ramey Border Patrol station for further investigation and processing. On September 29, Border Patrol Agents apprehended 20 migrants, 13 claiming to be citizens of the Dominican Republic (12 males and one female) and seven claiming to be Indian nationals (six males and one female). On February 1, four undocumented migrants from Pakistan and India were apprehended while wandering in the western side of the island.

Meanwhile, a story has surfaced on a Pakistan publication ‘The News’ where the Indian foreign secretary in a recent meeting with German ambassador in New Delhi is said to have admitted that there was no “surgical strike” undertaken by the Indian Army. Quoting an official source, the daily reported, “The Pakistani mission had been told that during a formal meeting on the issue of the ongoing India-Pakistan stand-off between German Ambassador to India Dr Martin Ney and Indian FS Subramaniam Jaishankar in New Delhi, “The Indian Foreign Secretary has categorically denied and said that there was no ‘surgical strike’ undertaken by Indian Army inside Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.”

LeT responsible for deaths of hundreds of innocents: says USA Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the UN, is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent lives, including American citizens, the US has said even as it refused to comment on the outfit’s leader Hafiz Saeed. “I’m not going to respond to comments that may have been attributed to him (Hafiz Saeed). He’s listed by the UN Security Council or UN Security Council 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee for targeted sanctions due to his affiliation with the terrorist group Lashkar-e Taiba (LeT),” State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner said on Thursday.

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Fiji Times staff plead not guilty to antagonism charges The director of public prosecutions laid the charges over an article in the iTaukei language newspaper, Nai Lalakai, regarding

the Muslim community. The article was written by Josaia Waqabaca,

who was jailed after the 2000 coup for his role in a plot to kill the then-military commander - and now prime minister Frank Bainimarama. Charges were also laid against the Nai Lalakai editor Anare Ravula, Fiji Times editor-in-chief Fred Wesley and its publisher Hank Arts. All four appeared in court this morning, where they pleaded not guilty. The plea for the Fiji Times Limited was deferred due to the absence of an authorised director. The accused have been granted bail and the case has been adjourned until 28 October.

Respect rights: FTU School headteachers and principals should not be penalised for not adhering to the Ministry of Education’s zoning policy. Instead, the Fiji Teachers Union believes that parents should be given the right to choose the schools for their children. In responding to Education Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy’s comments that he would “fix” school heads who failed to adhere to the zoning policy, FTU secretary Agni Deo Singh said while the zoning policy had its advantages, the parents’ rights to enrol their children in their preferred schools should be respected. “I don’t see any reason why heads should be disciplined for any reason at all because enrolment is between school management and parents,” he said. “We must not deny that not all schools are the same and zoning could be made compulsory if all schools in the country are provided with the same level of facility and one would not be disadvantaged in terms of quality. Some schools have had the advantage of improving facility because they were in better catchment areas in terms of students

coming from better families so the urban schools are well facilitated and there are those rural schools that even lack some basic facilities.” Mr Singh believes parents should have the last decision over their children’s schools. “Parents’ rights to choose the schools they want for their children should be respected because there are many reasons which includes religious beliefs and culture,” he said. The other option to improve the zoning policy, Mr Singh said, was to allow parents to privately pay for their children’s fees. “If parents want to pay privately because they are enrolling their children in schools beyond the zoning boundary but are of their choice, then they should be allowed and there won’t be many. “While zoning is effective, parents must still be given the choices because they have cultural and religious ties to it. Some schools are built by faith-based organisations and they teach the religion and culture which children should not be deprived of and secondly, there are schools that are better than others.”

Reconsider travel to ‘miracle water’ site, says FRA Motorists intending to travel to the ‘miracle water’ site at Natadradave in Dawasamu, Tailevu have been asked by the Fiji Roads Authority to reconsider their travel plans. In a statement this afternoon, FRA said rising water levels from nearby streams and creeks could flood two Irish crossings located en route to Natadradave village. “The two crossings including Nabulau

Crossing located 8.8km on Dawasamu Road and Delakado Crossing located 0.48km on Naboro Cocoa Road may soon come under water,” it said. FRA’s maintenance contractor in the area will continue to monitor the water level at the two crossings and they strongly advise that travellers reschedule their trip as they may find themselves stranded as a result.

Life after miracle water He is probably the busiest village headman in the country. Apart from adhering to the duties and responsibilities of turaga ni koro of Natadradave Village in the district of Dawasamu in Tailevu, Tomasi Naisoso, with the help of villagers, has a duty to ensure that everyone who visit the village seeking what is now termed the miracle life-giving water is taken care of. Following Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston which wreaked havoc in the country on February 20 this year, the 120 villagers of Natadradave were still gathering the pieces — carrying out rehabilitation works when news of the power of the water broke out — spreading like wild fire within the country and even overseas. Thousands of people from around the country and abroad began flocking to the village in search of miracle. For the past two months, the villagers witnessed people coming in busloads, taxis, minibuses, carriers and even by foot and waited for hours to taste the water. They welcomed them with open arms, offering the little they have to cater for their visitors. For the villagers, rehabilitation works had to be put on hold. They planned on how they would serve the visitors and a roster was drawn up for their daily activities. “We have those that go to the farm during the day while the others assist those that visit

the stream,” Mr Naisoso said. “Almost all houses are occupied with visitors for those wanting to spend a few nights in the village. “With the very little we have, we share among ourselves and I am happy to say that not once have we run short of supplies. “We have been richly blessed with people coming in with food and clothes, but we don’t receive cash as we believe that doing so will take away the blessings or the mana.” He said the ‘miracle’ water has strengthened bonds — especially his family. His wife Ana Ranadi Naisoso, an administration officer at Dawasamu Primary School and had previously worked at a senior citizens’ home in Auckland New Zealand. said since people started coming to the village, their family bond had become stronger and they were happier. “I know my husband cannot do this work alone and he will need my support and in the past few weeks our marriage has been strengthened and our spiritual life has been enriched. “It is amazing that we have been richly blessed because of the work that we are doing.” Originally from Noco in Rewa service is not new to the mother of two. The youngest in a family of three siblings, Mrs Naisoso had to leave school to look after her father who passed away in 2010.

Corrections officers in court for rape The State will be relying on photographs of the crime scene in the case of an alleged rape of a female corrections officer. The two accused Ratu Meli Vatureba and Nasoni Raburau, who are also corrections officers, appeared before Justice Vinsent Perera in the High Court in Suva yesterday.

The two are charged with one count of rape each. The alleged offence took place in September last year within the premises of the Suva Remand Centre. The matter has been adjourned to December 2. Bail has been extended for both accused.

Man jailed for life for murder A farmer was given a life sentence by the High Court in Lautoka on friday for robbing and killing an elderly woman. Jovilisi Godrovai, 29, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and murder when he appeared before Lautoka High Court judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe. Godrovai robbed and killed Sushila Devi, 69, in Lautoka in May this year.

He was jailed for 12 years and seven months for aggravated robbery with a nonparole period of 11 years imprisonment. Justice Rajasinghe imposed a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment for the murder charge, with a minimum term of 20 years to be served. Both sentences are to be served concurrently.

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Pakistan justifies travel ban on Dawn reporter Cyril Almeida Pakistan on Thursday said a leading journalist, who reported a rift between the civilian and military leaderships+ , was barred from going abroad to help in a probe into how “inaccurate” details of a crucial security meeting were leaked to the media. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar, while addressing a press conference here for the first time since the controversy over Dawn journalist Cyril Almeida’s name being put on Exit Control List (ECL) erupted, said, “We had no other option but to put his name on the ECL as he was travelling abroad the next day.” “Had we not put the central character on the ECL, we would have been blamed for letting him go,” he said. Nisar said the action was taken after the journalist had booked a flight for UAE to leave the country next day after the story was published. The minister alleged that the news was “inaccurate”.

US says it ‘won’t dignify an avowed terrorist’s comments’ about Pakistan-based Hafiz Saeed

He said, “Who leaked this inaccurate news? It was published at the behest of someone, and that will be uncovered ... they will be brought to justice. But how can that person be brought to justice, if we allow the journalist to leave the country?” Nisar stated that an ongoing investigation would be completed very soon. “The inquiry will end in three to four days and then everyone will be allowed to travel freely,” he said. Talking about Almeida’s travel ban, Khan said that he would have a meeting with journalists’ representative bodies. Referring to the story, the interior minister was quoted by Dawn News as saying, “An attempt has been made to adversely impact a critical national security paradigm, so there should be an inquiry ... Indian media used the report, saying that publication of the story verifies the Indian narrative of Pakistani dealings with non-state actors.”

The US delivered another harsh message to Islamabad today, by slamming Pakistan-based “avowed terrorist” Hafiz Saeed and by stressing - in the same breath - that it wants action taken against the Mumbai attacks’ perpetrators, one of whom happens to be Saeed, who roams freely in Pakistan. The US today also made it amply clear that it has no interest in responding to incendiary comments made by Saeed, ANI reported. “I’m not going to dignify comments of an avowed terrorist one way or other,” said US State Department spokesman John Kirby today, when asked to comment on the terrorist’s statements about the US and India. “We continue to urge Pakistan to take

steps to shut down access to areas inside their borders to terrorists, terrorist individuals and groups. As I’ve said before, we continue to want to see perpetrators of Mumbai attack brought to justice,” Kirby added. The US has designated Saeed a terrorist and declared the Lashkar-eTaiba that he founded, a terrorist group. Saeed also has a $10 million bounty on his head.’ Saeed has in the past called the US-India military logistics pact “ anti-Muslim+ “. In July, Saeed told the Associated Press he will force Pakistan to sever ties with the US if it cannot convince Washington to intervene in the decades old “ Kashmir dispute”.

Spanish diplomat found dead in home A Spanish diplomat was found dead Thursday in his Islamabad home in what authorities suspect is a suicide, Pakistani police said. The 60-year-old man was found in his bedroom by a domestic servant with a revolver by his side, said police officer Iftikhar Chatha. A doctor at Islamabad’s Federal Government Services Hospital said the man

died of a gunshot wound to the head. But the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to brief the media, said there would be no ruling on whether the death was suicide until an autopsy had been performed. There was no immediate reaction from the Spanish embassy. Catha said the embassy had been informed and embassy officers had visited the scene.

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China commits to modernise Nepal Army

China will provide assistance for Nepal Army’s modernisation programme and strengthening its disaster management capabilities, sources said today.

China made the commitment during a recent visit by Defence Minister Balkrishna Khand to China during which he met his Chinese counterpart General Chang Wangquan, who is also the member of the Central Military Commission of China, sources said. The exact nature of China’s help to the

Afghan Taliban leader taught, preached in Pakistan

For 15 years until his sudden disappearance in May, the new leader of the Afghan Taliban insurgency openly taught and preached at the Al Haaj mosque in a dusty town in southwestern Pakistan, associates and students told Reuters. Details of Hibatullah Akhundzada's life in Kuchlak, near the city of Quetta , have not previously been reported, and could put further pressure on Pakistan to do more to crack down on militants openly living there. The row over how far Islamabad will go to get rid of jihadi fighters and leaders has hurt relations between Pakistan and Washington, in part because nearly 10,000 American soldiers are in Afghanistan supporting the war against insurgents. A spokesman for the US State Department's South Asia bureau said it was not "not in a position to confirm Hibatullah Akhundzada's whereabouts, past or present." Akhundzada is now believed to be in hiding after crossing the long and porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but not before going untouched in Kuchlak, located in Balochistan province, as he rose up the ranks of the Afghan Taliban. He was promoted to "emir" in May after a US drone killed his predecessor, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, in another part of Pakistan, a strike that infuriated Islamabad but reflected growing impatience over what Washington sees as ambivalence towards its enemies. Five years earlier, US forces stormed a compound near the Pakistani capital and killed alQaeda's leader Osama bin Laden. "Once he became Emir, he left with his whole family," said Hafiz.

Nepalese Army for its modernisation was not spelt out. During the meeting, Khand stressed the development of a standard on basis of cooperation and support to deal with the current security challenges facing the world. He also took part in the Enhance Security Dialogue and Cooperation: Build a New Model of International Relation 7th Xiangshan Forum held in Beijing from October 10 to 12. Khand visited China at the invitation of China Association for Military and China Institute Strategic Studies (CIISS). He pledged Nepal’s readiness for cooperation on regional and international security policies and standards. Both the ministers discussed matters relating to Nepal’s new Constitution, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal and security cooperation, sources said.

China a ‘trusted partner’ of Bangladesh: Hasina

Describing China as a “trusted partner” of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said President Xi Jinping’s visit this week would elevate the bilateral ties to newer heights as the country seeks enhanced cooperation in trade and investment. Hasina’s comments came ahead of Xi’s visit to Bangladesh on Friday, the first by a Chinese head of state in 30 years. Bangladesh is hoping to get an estimated $40 billion from China as credit during Xi’s visit, media reports here have said. “I believe that President Xi’s visit will also be more important for South Asia,” Hasina told China’s state-run Xinhua news agency. “China has become our largest trading partner and we consider China as a trusted

partner in realising our dreams too. China is the leading generator of many our megaprojects in terms of finance, capitalisation and technology,” she said. Noting that BangladeshChina relations are now framed within a comprehensive partnership of cooperation, she said, “We are planning to elevate the relationship to a newer height with the much-awaited visit of President Xi.” Hasina said cooperation between Bangladesh and China has gained maturity in past decades and the relations are underpinned by “the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, spirit of good neighborliness, mutual trust, confidence and non-interference into each other’s internal affairs.”

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Shruti Hassan to feature in ‘BE THE BITCH’ video Shruti Haasan has become the latest B-Townie to champion ‘girl power’ on the social media. The actressmusician features in a video that offers up a new definition of the term ‘bitch’ which is now often used to label free-thinking, independent women who don’t conform to societal norms. Titled “Be the Bitch”, by Culture Machine, it is an effort to de-

stigmatise the word. “I’ve never believed in following norms and the standard definition of things. I’m an ‘equalist’ and felt the time has come to redefine the connotation of the word. The 30-year-old actress, who has also written the dialogues for the video, admitted that the idea instantly struck her as interesting.

I’m open to Constructive Criticism

Actress Diana Penty says she is open to constructive criticism, and would like to work on her flaws. “If somebody has constructive criticism, why not? I am open to it... Like tell me what you think, if I feel like I can work on (it) or change (it)...but there are a lot of people who would say negative things for the heck of it...in that case, you need to distance yourself and just need to learn how to deal with it,” Diana said. The 30-year-old actress has mostly been trolled or made fun of on social media because of her surname. Asked if social media trolls affect her, Diana said: “I think at some stage you have to learn to distance yourself

from it (social media)... specially in this profession...you are in the public eye. Everything you do is scrutinised and analysed. You have to be very careful with your actions and words.” But the actress says it can get difficult.”It does get a little difficult and taxing because at the end of the day you are only human and you want to react the way you actually think...but at some point I guess you start getting used to it and realise that not everyone is going to like you,” added the actress, who was last seen on screen in “Happy Bhag Jayegi”. Diana added that “the best thing is to stick to positives, enjoy the positives and learn maybe from the negative”.

Akshay consoles Shilpa at her father’s funeral

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was seen consoling actress Shilpa Shetty at her father Surendra Shetty’s funeral in Mumbai. Actor Abhishek Bachchan was also seen consoling a grieving Shilpa Shetty at the funeral. Raveena Tandon, Madhavan and other friends from Bollywood paid their last respects after Shilpa Shetty’s father Surendra Shetty’s tragic demise. Shilpa Shetty’s father Surendra Shetty was declared dead on Tuesday at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Andheri.

Arranged marriage for Neil Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh, has got engaged to Mumbai-based Rukmini Sahay at a ceremony attended by close family and friends. It is an arranged match, and the wedding is planned for early next year. The ceremony took place at a Juhu hotel here on Tuesday, which was the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Rukmini belongs to the aviation industry and both the families know each other well. Talking about his daughter-in-law to be, Neil’s father Nitin Mukesh says the family is “ecstatic” that Neil will finally settle down. “Neil is quite old school in his ways and is a firm believer in the traditional school of thought when it comes to the sacred institution of marriage. He left the decision of finding his soulmate in his parents’ trusted hands and there couldn’t have been a better match for him than Rukmini,” Nitin Mukesh said in a statement. He said the bride-to-be has “already won the hearts” of the Mukesh family “with her simplicity and upbringing”.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Bollywood

Bollywood stars divided over ban of Pakistani artistes So much has been spoken on the debate of Pakistani actors being banned in India that it has started to show the cracks in the film industry. As soon as the debate started with MNS asking for a ban on Pakistani artistes and the first casualty was Karan Johar. After speaking his mind on the issue, faced the ire of the politicians, not just him, even Salman Khan said similar stuff when he was asked for his comment. He stated loud and clear that artistes are not terrorists and government provided them with visas. No points for guessing he too faced the ire. Varun Dhawan,

Sidharth Malhotra and even Sushant Singh Rajput voiced their opinion in favour of Karan Johar. All of them faced the ire of the various political parties and news channels but what was unexpected was their own industry people didn’t support them. Many like Anupam Kher, Ashoke Pandit, Nana Patekar etc voiced their opinions against them. But the unexpected opinion that went against them especially Salman Khan was his long time friend Ajay Devgn‘s. It was not the opinion that was surprising, but how he took sides against Salman Khan. When he was asked, if it upsets him that the people from the industry like Salman Khan or Karan Johar are unwilling to take a stand on the attacks and ban, Ajay Devgn replied, “Upset in the sense, it’s saddening, it is saddening. I don’t know what the reasons are and I don’t even believe they are human beings who are scared at this point of time. Why should anybody be scared?” So this made Bollywood divided into three camps: for the ban, against the ban and the neutral brigade. For the ban brigade: This camp had actors like Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Anupam Kher, Nawazuddin Siddiqui etc. and there stand was Pakistani actors should be banned and there shouldn’t be any exchange with Pakistan. If they are sticking to their country by not condemning the attacks, we should too by boycotting them. Against the ban brigade: On this side there were Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Om Puri, Sidharth Malhotra, Radhika Apte etc. There stand was that art and culture should be kept aside and should be treated differently. As these artistes worked in India only because our government provided them with visas. The neutral brigade: But there was also a third side, the neutral side which consisted of Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan etc. Shah Rukh Khan though voiced his opinion on the surgical strike made by Indian army and hailed them for their retaliation. Aamir Khan perhaps doesn’t want any controversy after the ire he faced for speaking his mind on the whole issue and as for Hrithik Roshan, he anyway is stuck in his own problems, be it personal. In all this ‘for’, ‘against’ and the neutral stand of Bollywood over the whole Pakistani artistes ban debate, there was another side that Akshay Kumar showed to all of us. He posted a video on his Twitter profile. He said that instead of squabbling over petty issues like the veracity of surgical strikes, it’s time to put our focus on more concerning matters like the fact that the terrorists are breaching the border and our soldiers are getting killed. He asserts that it is time to make our soldiers safe and valued, as we are safe ‘cos they are fighting. And as Ajay Devgn said, there is no unity in the film industry and it is proved once again after this whole debate over banning Pakistani artistes.

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Shahid Kapoor teases us with another glimpse of his baby Misha

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For all those who have been waiting to see a glimpse of Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor’s baby Misha, you are in for a treat! Shahid and Mira were seen at the Mumbai airport yesterday and guess what..? They were accompanied by the dearest daughter Misha Kapoor. Shahid was holding her in his arms and she was wrapped in a pink blanket so we could hardly get to see her face. While the papa was holding his princess in his arms, Mira was seen casually walking on. So, it seems like the little munchkin is all set to head to her first ever vacation with her parents! So adorable, isn’t it? On Monday, an official announcement was made that the shoot of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati will go on floors shortly. Now that Shahid is ging to get really busy with the shoot, it seems

Ajay Devgn definitely has a reason to rejoice. Amidst the industry getting divided on their stand against the ban of Pakistani actors working in India, the actor has a sweet or rather painfully sweet moment for his dream project Shivaay. A fan of his movie recently got a tattoo of the movie’s famous lines on his hand and this left the actor speechless. The line is in fact from it’s title song Bolo Har Har Har and this fan posted a video showing it while the song was being played in the background. If the actor is going out of his way to make his movie a memorable experience for his viewers, his

Mickey Contractor. Kajol, who was last seen on the silver screen in “Dilwale” with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, also added that she is currently reading the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child. The mother of two said: “I’m a big believer in reading. I believe that children should read. I believe that regardless of gender, they should read because I believe in armchair travelling, I believe that it expands the mind. I believe that it makes you a better person, much more well informed. “I think reading is a habit that everybody should cultivate.”

Disha Patani slays the ramp in a chic look ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’ actress Disha Patani is a total head-turner. The stunning actress walked the ramp for designer Nandita Mahtani in Delhi yesterday. Disha owned the runway as she strutted down sporting a chic look. The actress, who is reportedly dating Tiger Shroff, seemed super confident and comfortable in a sheer black number. What added to her appeal was the styling that was on point - read the messy top knot half down and pink lips. Disha made her Bollywood debut last month with the biopic. While the film is running to packed houses, the actress too has won praise for her performance. This girl certainly knows how to stay in the news for the right reasons.

like he is all set to go for a mini vacation with his baby daughter and wife. We just cannot wait to see more pictures of this little angel! Shahid and Mira were blessed with a baby girl on August 26, 2016. Shahid and Mira had been waiting for the approval of their guru to name their baby daughter. Shahid and Mira, who are staunch believers of Radha Soami, wanted Baba Gurinder Singh, the head of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB), to name their child. And for that, they flew to Amritsar along with Pankaj Kapur. A few weeks ago, he made an official announcement about the name of his baby. Fans had suggested the name Misha and he decided to go with the same name for the baby.”Misha Kapoor makes it impossible for daddy to go anywhere.#obsesseddaddylife,” he had tweeted.

Ajay Devgn, look what your die-hard fan did for Shivaay

I’m not as movie person: Kajol She has been a part of showbiz for over three decades, and delivered hits like “Karan Arjun”, “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...”. But actress Kajol says she doesnt like to watch movies as much as she enjoys reading. “I don’t watch movies. I really don’t. I’m not a movie person! But my guilty pleasure are my books actually. I read a lot of books. I love vampires, werewolves, everything with fangs and abnormalities on them,” Kajol said in a statement. The actress spoke about her preferences during an episode of “Vogue BFFs”. She became a part of the show with her mentor and close friend

fans are nowhere behind. This is not the first time that a Shivaay fan has done something so sweet. Earlier a visually impaired girl was heard singing the Raatein song and the actor was very touched with this gesture. And now with this latest news, he is literally in tears. You can see the video on Shivaay’s official Twitter handle where the movie’s lead star has even replied to this crazy fan. He wrote ” You have left me speechless”. We are sure any star would appreciate such brave efforts taken by their fans, especially for a movie which is so close to their heart.

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Bollywood Horoscope Aries

Libra

March 21 - April 20

Sept. 24 - Oct 22

You can feel quite safe about putting domestic or family improvements on hold. Those Ariens thinking of moving home will find that the pace of events is not due to pick up for about another six weeks. However, if you’re also subject to professional pressures, then there’ll be other rapid developments.

People at home seem to be in two minds about the best course to take. This may be irritating but may also give you the space to vacillate and, if necessary, to change your ideas. You might even have a chance to organise a family event which was cancelled some time ago.

Taurus

Scorpio

April 21 - May 20

Oct 23 - Nov 22

When the Moon is so importantly placed, as it is today, fortune smiles upon you. However, everything is not as it seems and tempers may fray if you give way to feelings such as envy, jealousy or greed. Try to see the world through a partner’s eyes.

It is only fair to tell you that you may not be aware of all the undercurrents that are making this such an intriguing time. So don’t blunder into situations which you do not understand. If you have any sense at all that the future is uncertain, then hold back until you know what is happening.

Gemini

Sagitarius

May 20 - June 21

Nov 23 - Dec 22

There’s a friendly feel in the air today, although people around you may be simmering underneath the surface. Watch carefully for the signs that good humour is about to tip overboard into silly hysteria. After all, what are you, if not the voice of reason?

The Moon is now acting as a sociable support for Sagittarians, emphasising all your gracious manners and charisma. There does indeed seem to be little in the way of enjoyable meetings and pleasant encounters. But then, the harder you work now, the less you’ll have to do later.

Cancer

Capricorn

June 22 - July 23

Dec 23 - Jan 20

There does seem to be some confusion at certain times today. A missed appointment, perhaps? Or a misunderstanding? On the other hand, inspired trends are excellent for all Cancerians involved in affairs of the heart or pursuing a fantasy: by believing that the best can happen, you make it more likely that it will happen!

Leo

A favourable relationship between Venus and Jupiter means that you ought to be agreeably surprised by the general level of interest in your affairs. How pleasant it is to see that friends and colleagues actually approve of what you are doing -for a change.

Aquarius

June 24 - August 23

Jan 21 - Feb 19

Venus is a wonderful planet, and one that can only increase harmony and cooperation at work. Those of you burdened with routine chores have just yourselves to blame if you have not sought assistance. The message is clear, and it’s that if you don’t explain what you need, then others can’t be expected to read your mind.

Virgo

There is an air of confusion and mystery about intensely personal and professional interests. Looking ahead, though, you can expect the air to clear by the time the Sun meets the Moon in its next dramatic alignment. And you can also be ready for a fresh start.

Pisces

August 24 - Sept 24

Feb 20 - March 20

No doubt current planetary activity is filling your mind with thoughts of reorganising your home conditions and domestic affairs. But, really, do you have the time to take on any further commitments just at the moment? The best thing you can do is learn to say ‘no’.

You probably knew that someone would eventually break their silence. The only question now is whether there will be a genuine dialogue from which everyone will gain. The chances of a positive outcome are good but, if nobody else starts the ball rolling, you’ll have to take the initiative..

Karan Singh Grover’s adorable pic with Bipasha’s mother Bipasha Basu flew off to Kolkata last week to celebrate Durga Pooja. What made this year’s festivities all the more special for the actress was that her husband Karan Singh Grover joined her in the revelry. And looks like Karan has already become a darling of the Basu family. This recent picture of Karan posing with the actress’ mom is proof of that. Bipasha posted the snap on her Instagram account with an ohso-sweet caption that reads, “My mother @mumu_basu with her jamai. Adorable.” While Karan can be seen affectionately holding his mother-in-law, Bipasha’s mom too is all smiles.

Karan Johar reunites childhood buddies Varun and Arjun After teaming up for a short film, White Mountain, when they were studying at Barry John’s Acting Studio, childhood pals, Arjun Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, are set to reunite, this time for the small screen. The duo is the first guests to shoot for the new season of Karan Johar’s chat show. A source close to the actors revealed, “They were approached for different episodes but they themselves suggested they appear together to give their fans a peek into the friendship they share outside of their social media banter. Karan loved the idea. They will shoot this weekend. The show’s team is hoping that the dosts will reveal a lot of lesser known fun facts about each other.” The show’s first episode will feature Dear Zindagi costars, Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt, but the team is still sorting out their

dates. The show will air only by the first week of November since KJo is tied up with promotions for his Diwali release, the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka

Sharma and Fawad Khan-starrer, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. The filmmaker has however taken time off from his hectic schedule to shoot a bank of episodes which Arjun and Varun will kick off.

Twinkle Khanna announces new Book

Twinkle Khanna, who after a stint as an actress, has established herself as an interior designer, author and popular columnist, on Wednesday announced her second book titled The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad. “My new book of stories that will hopefully make you laugh a lot and sigh a little. ‘The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad’,” Twinkle tweeted on Wednesday. Her debut book Mrs Funnybones was one of the

bestsellers last year. Twinkle also said her new book is up for pre-orders on various websites.

Bollywood personalities’ birthdays

ali fazal October 15

hema malini October 16

simi garewal October 17

om puri October 18

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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Movie Review

Beiimaan Love Starring Sunny Leone, Daniel Weber, Rajneish Duggal, Beiimaan Love directed by Rajeev Chaudhari has finally hit theatres. Our critic Rajat Tripathi is watching the film at a multiplex right now and has sent us his first impressions of the film. Rajat says,” With zero exposition and no rolling credits, a random music video featuring Sunny Leone starts playing on the screen. You know in this moment that all Beiimaan Love is going to do is cash in on Sunny’s name. As the music video ends, the film randomly cuts into a shot of Sunny doing the power walk. She is playing Sunaina, a successful entrepreneur Sunaina Verma and owner of Janaki Exports, who is being awarded for her achievements at an event. She is the envy of many men in the hall including Raj (Rajniesh Duggal). Daniel Peterson (Daniel Weber) is the man she credits her success to. Please take a moment to notice the efforts put into naming the characters in the film. An exchange of

Sunny Leone’s film is misogynistic, homophobic and racist so far

wit and sarcastic comments between Raj and Sunaina tell us there is a history- a dark secret, a hidden past. ALSO READ: Beiimaan Love: Sunny Leone’s sizzling presence helps this trailer from drowning completely! The film jumps back three years in time. Sunny makes an entry in the club with moaning noise playing as background music. Literally. Raj molests her in the club and is answered with a slap. Raj’s male ego is unable to handle rejection and swears to teach Sunaina a lesson. He starts searching for Sunaina frantically, and an unimaginably random homophobic scene pops up on the screen. The supporting cast is the shoddiest array of actors, ever. Turns out Sunaina is the business development manager of KK Exports, owned by Raj’s family. An uncountable number of misogynistic comments later Raj bets to his brother in law, Monish (Rajiv Verma), that he will have Sunaina

in his bed in 10 days.

Sunaina finds out Raj is her boss and is

suddenly at the apologetic end. Sunaina says “Anjane me Jo bhi hua uske lie sorry.” Oh sweet Jesus. At least the cast is good to look at. Raj and Sunaina take advantage of a group of Chinese investors not knowing Hindi and sell them crappy jewellery. This is supposed to be funny btw. “One kg of pure filtered Jaisalmer sand for everyone. Hindi Chini bhai bhai but not bhai behen” says Raj. I switch to Temple Run. Sunny Leone has definitely evolved as an actor. In this bad film, her improvement in acting skills is the only thing to appreciate. The supporting cast is the shoddiest array of actors, ever. It’s worth saying twice. Finally. A flash forward shows the turn that the story is going to take and I am expecting that the movie will pick up some pace. Phew. But the “is sheher ko aakhir hua kya hai” no smoking advert was better than the movie so far.

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5 Eating Mistakes You Are Making That Are Killing Your Potential To Lose Weight Weight loss is a slow and steady process. You need to have an unshakable lifting and dieting ethic. Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, your diet too won’t show results in a week. Be wise, there’s a thin line between

7 Ways To Get Rid Of Your Persistent Body Odour Problem Body odour is literally one of the worst issues a person has to deal with—irrespective of the gender. You can try to get used to the fact that sometimes, the best of people stink. So, how do we solve that persistent problem? Do we tell you how you stink? Or do we gift you the most expensive bath and cologne range hoping you get the hint? Here’s the best solution: take the hint for yourself and take some necessary precautions for the same. 1. Don’t Run Away From Bathing, No Matter What: Most men don’t take the term bath as seriously as they should, truth be told. But a bath is to your body what vaccination is to disease. Showering regularly reduces the amount of bacteria on your body which is usually the reason for the odour. Ideally, you should be taking two baths a day; but feel free to do that more than twice. 2. Choose A Deo Over An Antiperspirant: There is a huge difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant. A deodorant uses antiseptic action against the bacteria in your body and neutralizes the sweat. An antiperspirant on the other hand, just covers the smell of sweat by blocking and clogging your sweat glands. It’s always best to choose a minimally scented deo over one that is doused in artificial fragrances. 3. Avoid Using Colognes When You’re Sweaty : It’s the worst thing you can ever do; not just to yourself, but also to others around you. So, word of advice: if you love someone, don’t kill them with your sweat-enhanced cologne, please! A cologne just camouflages your sweat, and thereafter, your body odour for a very short span of time. Once the effects wear off, you’re just really stinky and suffocating, all at once. 4. Wear Loosely-Fitted Clothes For Air Circulation: Yes, some of you have nicely bulked up bodies and like to show off your muscles, more often than required. But, the tighter your clothes, the more likely are you to sweat all over and create an uncomfortable situation for yourself and for others. The last thing you need is to look like you’re dripping nervous. Let your body breathe. Also, try to avoid too much layering. Extra clothes just add on to the sweat and odour and instead of covering it up, only magnify it all the more. Stick to natural fabrics like cotton, as much as you can. 5. Shave Your Body Hair Regularly : No, not the beard… unless you want to. We mean your body hair. As much as you want to frontline the whole naturally macho campaign, being too hairy can also be one of the reasons why your sweat glands are in overdrive and so is the body odour. 6. Change Your Diet: Did you know that the food you’re eating could be causing your body to stink? Well, now you do. Food items, like garlic and onions don’t just give your mouth a certain unwelcome flavour; they also contribute to bodily odour. This is due to the components of sulphur in these foods that tends to penetrate through the pores. Yes, garlic and onion is good for your health and you should not stop consuming these. But, balance it out.

losing weight and becoming skinny. Most people get it wrong. Beware if you are making any of these 5 stupid mistakes. 1. Choosing A Diet Regime Based Heavily On Your Food Choices Listen, a good body is something that’s hard earned and unless you don’t let go of ‘your flawed food’ choices, you will never be able to earn it. An effective diet will mostly not have what you love to eat. Deal with it! You can either give in to your urges or have a commendable physique and fitness ethic. 2. Efforts To Follow A Diet Are HalfAssed! So you have a diet in place. Great! Don’t half-ass your efforts now. If the diet doesn’t allow you to cheat, then don’t. If you are fat or weak-willed, cheat days are not for you. If you

aren’t dedicated, don’t blame your diet! 3. Jumping From One Diet To Another Like You Know It All Your routine is shit. If it was effective, you wouldn’t be reading this article. Let a coach

decide your diet; your duty is to stick to it. Don’t apply your brains. The body takes time to adapt to a diet, give it that space.

4. You Are Following A Diet That Worked For Your Bro One diet never fits all. If at all it does something, it’s making you fat. Analyze your physique, know which areas you need to work on and what all you need to do. Look at your lifestyle and then design a diet for yourself. Just because your bro lost weight or gained muscle doesn’t mean you will too. 5. Your Diet Isn’t In Sync With Your Workout Whatever you dunk in, needs to be put to work during your workout. If you are on a high cal diet for muscle gain and don’t work out as hard as you eat, then you’ll only get fat. If you eat less, you’ll lose muscle mass. Have your diet planned around your workout and the goal you are looking to achieve.

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Oscar-nominated Pakistani in a small fishing village film, features in the movie in East Pakistan (now line-up of the upcoming Bangladesh). Everyone in Mumbai Academy of Mov- the community dreams of ing Arts (MAMI) Film Festi- just one thing — having val. Despite the demand for their own boat. For Pakban on all things Pakistani istan, the film was a first of following the Uri attacks, its kind and had earned acthe festival organisers have colades, including a nomidecided to go ahead with nation in the 1960 Academy the screening of the clas- Awards. For more Updates, MAMI’s spokesperson resic’s restored version in mained witty unavailable specialChopra section. Visit our Website theories for of his Astheir Aditya and Kiran Rao,film an insider, “Our wentSays missing from“This film comment absence. made long before festival chairperson, was ghostdid dithewas trailer launch was formed. It’s not respondrected. to text Ofmescourse, of Bangladesh his upcoming a global film now. Kiran, Now that Neha Dhupia has is acreative myth. We film, Befikre, in We don’t sages. SmritiAdi see why should be an director ofshould MAMI, said, donned the producer's hat credit Paris, jokesthere about Ravi hadpodcast, been battling want to comwith NoDubey Filter Neha Casper, the ghost, hisobjection allergy to to this the by any po- “We wouldn’t litically motivated ment on this.” fever for of theher last few days, media but It is rare for exes to begroup.” friends in the industry, Shilpa Shetty the makers film, Moh forbutdirecting the and paranoia Kundra and Akshay Kumar have truly letfilm,” bygones bygones. Maya theybesaid. Ranover public appearwas stillMoney, shooting for the daily So when Akkion. offered a shoulder to Shilpa cry on at her“Adi father have one more veerto even ances raged His lead added, is soap, Jamai Raja. Two days Surendra Shetty’s yesterday, it was genuine. B-Town’s role for her. pair, Ranveer Singhfuneral and Vaani an equation in the matrix; he www.theasianstar.com ago, he former flames should in to learn them. They are underwent a blood PIC/PTI Kapoor, too, joined with from doesn’t really exist.” test, which revealed that he making her the presenhad dengue. Though he has ter of the been advised rest, he is back film too. on the Looks like sets as there is no she’s bet-can avoid shooting for waya he ter producer a daily show. than actress.

Ravi Dubey had been battling fever for the last few days, but was still shooting for the daily soap, Jamai Raja. Two days ago, he underwent a blood test, which revealed that he had dengue. Though he has been advised rest, he is back on the sets as there is no way he can avoid shooting for a daily show.

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SHILPI SAMPAD shilpi.sampad@mid-day.com Shraddha Kapoor is slated to REMEMBER Malaika Arora perform at a music festiKhan’s sensuousaspole val in Shillong partdance number Maahi Ve from of the promotions for 2002 heist Kaante? Rock drama, On!! 2. The de- It had got Bollywoodresults buffs hooting velopment and Now, Zareen fromhollering. the organiser’s Khan is gearing up to weave decision to include the same magic the chartShraddha in the in linebuster’s version in up after recreated they spotted Vishal Wajah Tum her actPandya’s at the music Ho starring launch of theSharman festival. Joshi and Rajniesh Duggall. While promoting this “I am super excited to have film, she is also busy been chosenfor for thethe recreated hooting version Malaika’s iconic Haseenaof Parkar song,” biopic.Zareen gushes, adding, “Stepping into her shoes comes with a lot of pressure; she looked really hot in that number.” Word is that Rani MukAt has this point, Zareen erji begun preparadoesn’t she will also tion forreveal her ifcomeback. do pole has dance. She Thethe actress been hit-only says ting she the will gymstart and rehearsing is on a next “The shoot strict week. diet. The shoot is is scheduled to take slated to start earlyplace 2017. toRani was recently spotted at a Durga puja pandal, happy and healthy.

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Now that Neha Dhupia has donned the producer's hat with No Filter Neha podcast, It is rare for exes to be friends in the industry, but Shilpa Shetty the makers of her film, Moh Ravi Dubey had been battling Kundra and Akshay Kumar have truly let bygones be bygones. Maya Money, fever for the last few days, but was stillone shooting So when Akki offered a shoulder to Shilpa to cry on at her father have morefor the daily soap, Raja. Two days role Jamai for her. Surendra Shetty’s funeral yesterday, it was genuine. B-Town’s ago, he underwent a blood They are former flames should to learn from them. PIC/PTI test, which revealed that he making her had dengue. Though he has Randeep Hooda, Nimrat Kaur and Ssumier S Pasricha (better known been the advised presen-rest, he is back as Pammi Aunty from his web show) crack up at an endorsement on tertheofsets theas there is no event in New Delhi. Randeep’s facial fuzz is part of his prep for an way he can avoid shooting for too. upcoming period drama, The Battle of Saragarhi. PIC/PTI daily show. all Dawn afilm Looks like she’s a better producer than actress.

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Telly actress Divyanka Tripathi’s car met with an accident while she was returning home to Mumbai from Surat, where she was attending a Navratri event. The Yeh Hai Mohabbatein star said, “It was past midnight. Suddenly, I felt a heavy jolt and before I could figure what was happening, we found ourselves Malaika Arora Khan in a still in a field which was at least six from the original song feet below the main road. The driver dozed off and lost wards the month-end. It control is of the car. Luckily, there one of my all time favourite wasn't traffic on the stretch else songs, so I am excited and things could have got worse in a nervous at the same time. collision.” I hope I can do justice to it.” Ask Pandya why he chose Zareen for the song and he says, “It’s a cult song and we wanted someone who could take it to another level.”

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SOUMYA VAJPAYEE TIWARI I’ll be going solo. There will be soumya.vajpayee@mid-day.com one central theme that will be everywhere. We’re in It is rare for exes to be friends in carried the industry, but Shilpa Shetty the process of scripting the ACTOR-comedian Vir Das is Kundra and Akshay Kumar have truly let bygones be bygones. shows.” set become firstasolo co- content So to when Akki the offered shoulder to Shilpafor to the cry on at her father was among the Vir,it who median to kick off afuneral world tour Surendra Shetty’s yesterday, was genuine. B-Town’s firstthem. few artistes for his stand-up acts. Los An- from former flames should to learn PIC/PTI to put the geles based Levity Manage- spotlight on stand-up comedy ment, which handles artistes in India, often travels across like Kevin Hart and Amy the globe with his group, Alien Schumer, has signed the 37- Chutney, which is part of his enterprise, Weirdass Comedy. year-old. As far as Bollywood projects Over a span of 40 days, Vir will travel to 21 cities across six go, the actor will essay the countries, including Australia, role of a Pakistani hacker in US, UK, South Africa and Sin- Ajay Devgn’s Shivaay. He will gapore. also be seen opposite Rishi Says Vir, “I have been a part Kapoor and Paresh Rawal in of many tours, but this time, Khanna Patel.

Work it out Word is that Rani Mukerji has begun preparation for her comeback. The actress has been hitting the gym and is on a strict diet. The shoot is slated to start early 2017. Rani was recently spotted at a Durga puja pandal, happy and healthy.

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Word is that Rani Mukerji has begun preparation for her comeback. Zareen Khan has been hitThe actress ting the gym and is on a strict diet. The shoot is Randeep Hooda, Nimrat Kaur and Ssumier S Pasricha (better known slated to start early 2017. as Pammi Aunty from his web show) crack up at anRani endorsement was recently spotted event in New Delhi. Randeep’s facial fuzz is part of his forpuja an pandal, at aprep Durga happy and healthy. upcoming period drama, The Battle of Saragarhi. PIC/PTI

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supervisor • Organize stock in the showroom • Perform other warehouse task like packing, unpacking, counting, sorting, labelling order-picking and scanning. • Check inventory levels and report to the supervisor • Rotate stock and ensure enough space for new shipment • Keep area safe, clean and organized Requirements: • Some Secondary School • Ability to carry-out physical work • Comfortable working in a fast paced, physically demanding environment. Core Capabilities: • Organized • Ability to pay attention to detail • Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment • Ability to learn quickly and work efficiently How to apply: To apply please submit your resume to resume@a1doors.ca We thank all those who apply however only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted” -------------- Sept 17 2016

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Salesperson 1) minimum of 3 years of sales experience 2) knowledge of food industry 3)speaks multiple languages 4)being able to merchandise Call 604-594-9800 Fax:604-594-9852 Email: guruluckysnacks@yahoo. com -------------- Oct 8 2016 “A-1 Doors & Mouldings Ltd., located at 12625 80th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., V3W 3A6, has immediate vacancies for Two Stock Helpers. Job Title: Stock Helpers No. of Positions: 2 Job Location: 12625 80th Avenue, Surrey, B.C., V3W 3A6 Term of employment: Full-time, permanent position, 30-40 hours per week. Compensation: $16.50/hour. Overtime at the rate of 24.75 after 40 hours per week Benefits: WCB Coverage with 4% vacation pay Job duties: • Receiving and unloading stock • Matching PO’s with packing slips and report discrepancies to

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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 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

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Election Notice This is to inform that the election of the Executive Committee of SurreyDelta Indo-Canadian Senior’s Society for the year 2017 – 18 will be held in Society’s main hall downstairs as per the program given below: Submitting nomination forms………… October 10, 2016 (11:00am – 1:00pm) Scrutiny and withdrawal of forms….. October 12, 2016 (11:00am – 1:00pm) (If only one slate submits nominations, the result will be declared same day) Election Date…………..October 29, 2016 (8:00am – 4:00pm) (Main Hall Downstairs) --------------------------------------------South Asian Seniors are planning to visit Australia & New Zealand through 13 days cruise and 2 days extra tour of Sydney (Australia) total 16 days including travel time. The cruise itinerary starts from Sydney (Australia) on November 17th 2017, one day visit at each of these

ports, Melbourne (Australia), Burnie (Tasmania- Australia), Wellington (New Zealand), Napier (New Zealand), Tauranga (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand), Bay of Islands (New Zealand) and back to Sydney (Australia). Every port the ship Norwegian Jewel will stop, all seniors will go for city tour by bus. All arrangements will be made for your air travel from Vancouver to Sydney (Australia) and return from Sydney to Vancouver, Cruise bookings, all port city excursions, city visits of Sydney (Australia), hotel stay in Sydney, food ( Pure Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian as per your choice) during Sydney City visits, also local bus pick up from Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple Surrey to Vancouver airport & back to Temple on return from Vancouver airport. The total tour will be of 16 days including travel time from 14th November 2017 to 1st December 2017. The travel insurance with Medical Coverage, Cancellation, Interruption and Baggage loss is a must, which you can arrange yourself or get the one we arrange for the whole group Insurance at a reasonable price to cover Basic Medical Coverage, Cancellation, Interruption, & Baggage Loss etc. The maximum cost for the whole trip to cover everything including return

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.

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Community News air tickets will be approximately $ 4,500.00 US Dollars per person. All staterooms are Double occupancy, so you should select your partner to share the stateroom with you on the ship. If you are interested to join South Asian group of Seniors, you should be in good health to walk independently, can afford the Luxury in life for 16 days, then only call. The entire amount $ 4,500.00 US Dollars or Equal ant Canadian Dollars as per present Bank rates will be spent on you only and will be taken from you in 4 installments with intervals. You will have to pay me $ 750.00 US Dollars per person for Cruise deposit before 28th October 2016 to confirm your stateroom, and if you don’t have your travel insurance as mentioned above then you have to pay me $ 205.00 US Dollars per person for group travel Insurance in addition to cruise deposit. Please remember

the Travel insurance once purchased can not be cancelled or transferred to somebody else. The final payment for the cruise is due by 20th June 2017 and you will be able to pay through your credit card directly to Cruise Web. For the other payments for Air Travel, Port City Excursions and hotel stay & food expenses etc. you will be informed time to time. The prices I have negotiated for the cruise are the rock bottom prices which can not be held for long and we are getting two amenities free, Gratuity for 13 days Cruise is Free and Cocktail Drinks are free for 13 days of Cruise for Ocean view cabins and above. Inside cabins will have only one Amenity Free of your choice. So don’t miss the chance of enjoying the Luxury in life for 16 days to visit Australia & New Zealand and call Surendra Handa Organizer/ Tel. 604 - 507 - 9945.

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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.

1. Slice the paneer in about 1/8 inch thick and about in one inch squares. 2. Mix ginger, salt, pepper, coriander, and

3. Blend tomatoes and green chilies to make a puree and keep aside. 4. Dissolve the corn starch in 2 tablespoons

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.

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

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 Method

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!

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The Toronto real estate market is showing no signs of slowing down, but the latest numbers suggest the suburbs are continuing to catch up — with the average price of homes in some areas outside of the downtown core rising more than 25 per cent. The Greater Toronto Area continues to see double-digit growth in the third quarter of 2016 with the aggregate price of a home rising 13.6 per cent to $693,154 year-over-year, according to the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey. The median price of a twostorey home in the GTA climbed 14.8 per cent to $812,990 and bungalows rose 16 per cent to $688,813. Condos in the region also saw a “healthy increase,” rising five per cent to $381,963 during the same period. Royal LePage President and CEO Phil Soper told Global News he’s recently seen more growth in other areas of the province such as

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.

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-

Windsor, Cambridge, Sudbury, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Burlington, Oakville and Oshawa — which has seen the average house price grow 26 per cent to $453,975. “It’s a really, really active, vibrant real estate market as people look to those regions for more house for the money, for more affordable homes,” Soper said. “The aggregate price of a home in Oshawa is less than half of what it would be for a similar home in Toronto. … If you boil down to single detached homes, perhaps of similar size, that number is going to be three times higher four times higher in Toronto proper, versus what you see in Oshawa. “If people aren’t working in the region or didn’t grow up there, affordability is what is driving the new wave of growth and investment in cities like Oshawa.”

Vancouver foreign buyers now shopping for Toronto real estate, albeit in smaller numbers

Vancouver’s foreign buyers, scared off by a 15 per cent tax additional property transfer tax that only applies to them, appear to be making their way to Toronto, according to a new report. But Diana Petramala, the economist with Toronto-Dominion Bank, who wrote the note out Friday, says the impact on Toronto is no where near what was happening in Vancouver. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said at the peak up to 20 per cent of buyers were foreign until the tax went into effect on Aug. 2 in Vancouver. “The million dollar question now is whether foreign investment has shifted east and Toronto has become the new Vancouver. With record immigration in 2016 and the strong growth in prime first-time homebuyer population, the fundamental factors supporting housing activity appear stronger in Toronto than Vancouver – helping drive existing home sales and prices up,” said Petramala. “Having said that, the sales-topopulation ratio in Toronto has risen sharply recently, suggesting that foreign investment and speculation are playing a part, albeit likely smaller than in Vancouver.” Her comments come as the Canadian Real Estate Association released results for September on the same day which show the strength of the Toronto market continues to impact national sales figures just as Vancouver, which suffered almost a 33 per cent pullback in September sales compared to a year ago, retreats. CREA, which represents about 100 boards across the country, said existing home sales rose 0.8 per cent in September from August on a seasonally adjusted basis, but remain 5.6 per cent below the high hit in April, April 2016. “The finance minister’s recent changes to regulations affecting mortgage lending has added to housing market uncertainty among buyers and sellers,” said Cliff Iverson, the president of CREA. “For first-time home buyers, the stress test for those who need mortgage default insurance will cause them to rethink how much home they can afford to

buy.” Among the changes are that all mortgage insurance backed by Ottawa include a provision that the borrower be forced to qualify for a loan based on the much higher rate posted rates of the major banks for a fiveyear fixed rate mortgage, now 4.6 per cent. Instead of 1.95 per cent, the lowest rate for a fixed five year mortgage, according to ratespy. com, consumers must now use the higher rate and get a smaller loan or not qualify at all. Those new loan figures go into effect Monday and they could impact about one-third of all new borrowers, according to some estimates. Petramala said the regulations could take some steam out of the market and is predicting a 10 per cent decline in sales next year and a one per cent reduction in prices. “This is the sixth time in eight years that the government has tightened mortgage regulation, and in each event, sales have fallen between 6 per cent and 14 per cent in the following three to six months,” she said. “The difference this time around is that the rules are more broadly targeted at insured borrowers (raising the bar on income testing), lenders (restricting the use of portfolio insurance) and foreign investors and speculators (increasing oversight of capital gain taxes on real estate and restricting non-residents from taking advantage of the principal residence exemption).” Doug Porter, an economist with Bank of Montreal, sees similar storm clouds on the horizon for housing from the government’s changes. “Prior to the new mortgage rules, the dominant story in Canada’s housing market was the diverging paths of previously whitehot Vancouver and still piping-hot Toronto. We are all along the market watchtower now, though, looking for some broad softening in sales in the wake of Ottawa’s new measures,” said Porter, who expects a five per cent drop in sales in 2017 and only a one to two per cent gain in prices next year after a 12 per cent rise in 2016.

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DREAM PIZZA FOR SALE

PIZZA RESTAURANT FOR SALE IN MAPLE RIDGE PIZZA & INDIAN CUISINE

week, very busy location take out with availability for seating if desired. Tons of tourists year round, central to major sites in Hope business qualifies for LMI. Take advantage of many hotels, businesses and areaas near grocery stores, city hall, local police in integral the area well as residences. Complete turn station, key operation. motels and cinema. Well established, great sales and a complete Asking $159,900 turn key operation that will not last long! Asking $199,000

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4020 272 ST, LANGLEY

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INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY

2590 sqft. Retail and Office space for sale Asking $649,000

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2590 sqft . etail R ande space for sale Asking $649,000 In Mughal Garden plaza 2 units available, approx 4875 sqft.Already leased to long NEWNG I term tenants, to be sold together. Asking $1.25 million LIST

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 OPP ORTUNITY NEW FRANCHISE Imported from the US and UK this franchise is completely turn –key and full NEWNG

I LIST Investment Opportunity in Hope. training provided. This easy to run business is perfect for a couple and for 7200 Sq.those wanting to try their hand at being an entrepreneur. Asking $79,900 ft large Lot Fully renovated home close to the 95 Ave & 152 St.,RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE 940 sqft. of�ice space is available for OFFICE SPACE FOR SALE Downtown core. 2 bed, 2 bath lease8321 - 128 St., This is a hard to come by 900 sq ft unit perfect on 2nd �loor including 3 small of�ices, meeting room 850 sq.ft home to use as a rental and reception. Also available 9400 sqft. space for lease. Approx. 3100 SF of office space available for sale for small business retail, office or company that needs storage opportunity to run your own Pizza & Indian Cuisine and office ie: cleaning company. Cheaper then leasing at this LOTS OF EXPOSURE. in the busiest plaza in Surrey. Close to Banquet property.Fantastic Asking $349,000 price suitable for many businesses. Inquire today. business! Excellent food, rated 4.5/5 by customers open 7 days a

Asking $209,000

CUSTOM STEEL & FABRICATION BUSINESS FOR SALE Established custom steel and aluminum fabrication business. Great opportunity to run your own business with services that include: aluminum welding and repair, custom and stock trailers, mobile welding service, crane fabrication, fabrication of residential gates, security bars and much more! Mon– Fri operation closed on weekends. Please contact me for more details on this hard to come by opportunity! Asking $149,000

PIZZA & INDIAN CUISINE BUSINESS

Halls, retailshops & offices. Asking $749,000

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Established Indian Sweets and Restaurant business located in high traffic area of Scott Rd, Surrey. Wide variety vegetarian menu with sweets. Can be expanded to add non vegetarian dishes to the menu. Catering services provided regular clientele. Seating for 50. Complete turn key restaurant great business opportunity! Asking $129,000

UNITS FOR SALE (15299 68 AVE)

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 turn key operation that will not last long! Asking $199,000

CONVENIENCE STORE & MINI MART

Excellent investment opportunity two retail storefront units in a busy Surrey Plaza central location. Currently leased to a Grocery Store, this is two units for sale. Asking $899,000

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Don't miss this chance to run your own buy Convenience store/Mini 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 opportunity to add your ideas to an already turn key operation! Don't miss this great small business prospect! Asking $149,000

AUTO BODY SHOP FOR SALE

The perfect opportunity to run your own business with a well recognized and established automotive center. Contact realtor for more details. Asking $139,000

BEAUTIFUL TURN KEY A SPALON / OR FSALES

Great opportunity to get into a Franchised and Located in a busy commercial plaza in the D easy to operate Candy business! This established UCE franchise is located in Ocean Park Shopping Center RED 11925 95 AVEheart of Surrey. Lots of traf�ic and close to near major anchor Safeway. This rapidly growing public transportation, restaurants, of�ice franchise currently has 22 locations within BC and Approx. 4500 sqft. office space available. Rec. area, small office, lunch room and conference room. and retail shops. Established recently the Alberta. With unique product Imported from the Very nicely designed and finished. US and UK this franchise is completely turn –key spa and salon offers modern décor up to and full training provided. This easy to run date equipment/furnishings. Excellent business is perfect for a couple and for those wanting to try their hand at being an entrepreneur. turn key operation. Asking $60,000 Asking $79,900 UNIT FOR LEASE ON 72 & 132 ST

Available for lease. Opp JR Furniture. Good mix of warehouse and office space. Centrally located in light industrial zoning.

29/07

Office for sale! Great Investment

#1 1016 Sq Ft Excellent exposure, top floor office space within the busy Khalsa Business Center complex. Full area designated for classroom space and additional office space. Take advantage of tons of visual exposure from 128th st. High traffic complex great investment opportunity. $325,000

#2. 1920 sq ft of second floor office space. Includes 10 private offices, boardroom, reception area, kitchenette. Excellent exposure, top floor office space within the busy Khalsa Business Center complex. Take advantage of tons of visual exposure from 128th st. High traffic complex great investment opportunity. $550,000

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