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CELEBRATING SOUTH ASIAN BUSINESS

CLEVER TIPS TO

HEALTHY EATING OUT STUDENT VOICES

READY TO UNLEARN GET

ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR

EMPLOYEES SAFE?

COVER STORY

KULJIT CHAHAL BAL

AN ANGEL FOR JOB SEEKERS

VOLUME 02

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE DEAR READERS,

I would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and well wishers a very happy Vaisakhi. With a third wave upon us, we need to continue following the guidance of our provincial leadership lead

by Premier John Horgan and Health Minister Adrian Dix and our public health officials lead by Dr. Bonnie Henry. While they have shown great leadership in these trying times, the real heroes continue to be our frontline workers.

VINAY SHARMA Manging Director

For the second year in a row, we were unable to celebrate Vaisakhi in our traditional ways and hence we decided to launch our “Giving Back to the Community” initiative, the 2021 Vaisakhi Car giveaway with Save on Foods graciously agreeing to be our title sponsor. I am pleased to announce that we were joined by more than 50 small business in the community who sponsored and gave away more than 600 daily prizes during our 30-day campaign. We had over 700 daily prize winners who also became finalists for our grand draw. In the grand draw, 16 lucky winners went home with big prizes like an IPad, Laptop, large Tv, tickets to India and Las Vegas as well as a diamond ring and the ultimate prize of a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage car won by Rajan Thind from Surrey, BC.

I would really like to thank everyone in the community, especially our sponsors who gave away so many gifts and really lived up to our “Giving Back to the Community” initiative. As we all continue to adjust to the challenges of this pandemic, I would like to appeal to all members of the community to follow public health guidelines to secure their own health and safety as well as that of their family and friends. If you are eligible, please get vaccinated as soon as possible as that is an important step in keeping all of us safe. Please remember to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, maintain a physical distance of two meters (approx. 6 feet) with everyone other than the people you live with and wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Always remember to be kind, be calm and be safe.

Sincerely

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RAJULA GUPTA, MANAGING EDITOR

Seema founded the Times of Canada

Rajula is an entrepreneur, international

along with her husband Vinay Sharma. She

business coach and newspaper columnist

has an extensive background in retail and

with the OHerald in Goa, India. He has

customer service and looks after the overall

an extensive background in business

management of the magazine. She loves to

development and marketing and in his spare

spent time with her free family and friends.

time like to cook and travel.

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WHAT'S INSIDE? ARTICLES 8 – KULJIT CHAHAL BAL - AN ANGEL FOR JOB SEEKERS 10 – CLEVER TIPS TO EAT HEALTHY WHEN EATING OUT 12 – THE START-UP TOP 10 CHECKLIST 14 – STUDENT VOICES 16 –WHERE TO TRAVEL IN 2021 : MUST VISIT CITIES 18 – GET READY TO UNLEARN 20 – MISTAKES TO AVOID ON A ROAD TRIP 22 – ARE YOU KEEPING YOUR EMPLOYEES SAFE? 24 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TRENDS IN 2021 26 – VAISAKHI

AN ANGEL FOR JOB SEEKERS

COVER STORY-PAGE 8

KULJIT CHAHAL BAL

28 – BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Happy

Vaisakhi from the South of Fraser MLA’s

“Thank you for safely celebrating with your loved ones at home this year.”

Garry Begg, MLA

Bruce Ralston, MLA

Jinny Sims, MLA

Surrey Guildford

Surrey Whalley

Surrey-Panorama

Harry Bains, MLA Surrey Newton

Ph: 604-586-3747

Ph: 604-586-2740

Ph: 778-593-2262

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Garry.Begg.MLA@leg.bc.ca

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Jinny.Sims.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Harry.Bains.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Ravi Kahlon, MLA

Jagrup Brar, MLA

Mike Starchuk, MLA

Rachna Singh, MLA

Delta-North

Surrey-Fleetwood

Ph: 604-502-5449

Ph: 604-501-3227

Ravi.Kahlon.MLA@leg.bc.ca

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Surrey-Cloverdale

Surrey-Green Timbers

Ph: 778-571-5503

Ph: 604-501-8325

mike.starchuk.MLA@leg.bc.ca

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KULJIT CHAHAL BAL - An Angel for Job Seekers

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he first thing i noticed about Kuljit when I met her for the first time was her eyes.

There was a lot of kindness and compassion and it felt like she was a person I could reach out to anytime I had a problem and needed some guidance and wisdom. At that time, I did not know her or what she did but the minute we started talking about her life and background, I knew that what I felt looking in her eyes was real, she was an angel.

Growing up as a child in the Indian Armed Forces (her father was in the Indian Army), she got to live in several parts of India, giving her an early exposure into learning about people from different religions and languages. This childhood experience propelled her to complete her Master’s degree in English and her Bachelor’s degree in Education and choose teaching as a profession. Soon she met her husband Tony Bal and they were blessed with two children, Manjot and Jaskaranbir. Their decision to move to Canada in 2002 was a difficult one but she wanted to move closer to her extended family who were living in the United States.

As a new immigrant in 2002, they went through their fair share of initial struggles in the first few years with her doing odd jobs and her husband driving a taxi with the North Shore Taxi company. After getting laid off from her last odd job, she decided she wanted to resume her career and after attending a career decision making class at DIVERSEcity, she decided to become an employment counsellor and went on to complete her Career Development Practitioner

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course at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2007. After spending a few initial months at DIVERSEcity as an employment counsellor, she joined the Immigrant Services Society of BC and has never looked back since. She spent a collective 12 years at ISS of BC as a Case Manager, conducting hundreds of job search workshops over the years in English and in other regional Indian languages including Hindi and her mother tongue, Punjabi. Apart from workshops, as the case manager for new immigrant job seekers, she has guided thousands of clients and helped them gain employment in the lower mainland. Her extensive experience makes her an expert in her field and she is a powerhouse of resources when it comes to understanding the correct way to job search for new immigrants who often face invisible barriers when trying to integrate with mainstream society in Canada.

is studying for her law degree at the University of Calgary and son Jaskaranbir is about to complete his Bachelor’s in Business Management from Kwantlen).

Kuljit and Tony recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and she is happy and proud of being a Canadian and is thankful to everyone in Canada who helped her and her family integrate in mainstream Canadian society during the past 19 years.

She sums up her Canadian experience with a special quote from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - We have created a society where individual rights and freedoms, compassion and diversity, are core to our citizenship. But underlying that idea of Canada is the promise that we all have a chance to build a better life for ourselves and our children.

In 2020, she rejoined DIVERSEcity as an employment specialist and focuses on running a very special youth employment program (Future Troopers) which encourages young adults to choose a career in trades. Being a certified personality dimensions instructor, she applies alternative strategies to get effective results in an ever-changing labor market.

She is driven by a desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives by making them independent and self-sufficient in their new home, Canada. Her desire to make a difference has led her to support various causes like fundraising for the BC Cancer Foundation and contributing large funds to upgrade a school in her hometown village of Butala, Amritsar District in Punjab, India.

Today her husband Tony is a very successful realtor and her children are pursuing their respective careers (Manjot Family Photo : Snapshotsbysavy

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CLEVER TIPS TO EAT HEALTHY WHEN EATING OUT E ating out is both fun and sociable.

However, studies have linked dining out with overeating and poor food choices. Here are nine easy tips to make healthier choices when choosing to eat out.

READ THE MENU BEFORE YOU GO If you are not familiar with the menu, read it before you get to the restaurant.

You’re more likely to make unhealthy choices when hungry or distracted.

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make sticking to a plan more difficult, especially if you are hungry. Choosing your food before you arrive makes it easier to avoid snap decisions you might regret later.

HAVE A HEALTHY SNACK BEFORE YOU ARRIVE – If you are hungry when you arrive at a restaurant, you may end up eating too much. One way to prevent this is to eat a healthy snack before you get there. A low-calorie, high-protein snack like yogurt could make you feel full and help prevent overeating.

DRINK WATER BEFORE AND DURING YOUR MEAL – Water is a fantastic choice for drinking before and with a meal, especially if you drink it instead of sugar-sweetened drinks.

Replacing sugar-sweetened drinks with water can help reduce your intake of calories and added sugar. One study showed that people on a diet who drank 500 ml (17 oz) of water half an hour before a meal ate fewer calories and lost 44% more weight than those who did not.

food choices in restaurants. It can also help improve your self-control and prevent you from overeating.

ORDER YOUR MEAL BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE – In social situations, people tend to mimic each other subconsciously, and dining out is no exception. People’s menu choices and eating behaviors can be highly influenced by the choices of other people at the table. If you are eating with a group that is likely to order something that does not fit into your healthy eating plan, make sure you order first.

ORDER TWO APPETIZERS INSTEAD OF A MAIN – Studies show that people

SLOW DOWN AND CHEW THOROUGHLY – Chewing your food thoroughly and eating slower could help you eat less. It can also make you feel full more quickly. When you are eating, try counting a minimum number of chews per mouthful to stop yourself from eating too quickly. Putting your utensils down between mouthfuls is also a good way to slow down and give your satiety signals some time to kick in.

9. HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE INSTEAD OF DESSERT Skip dessert and order a coffee instead.

As well as seriously cutting calories and added

CHECK HOW FOOD IS COOKED AND PREPARED – The way food is cooked can have a significant impact on the number of calories it contains. Look for food that has been steamed, grilled, roasted, poached. In general, these cooking methods equate to less fat and therefore fewer calories. Foods that are described on the menu as pan fried, fried, crispy, crunchy or sauteed will usually contain more fat and more calories.

TRY EATING YOUR MEAL MINDFULLY – Mindful eating means making conscious choices about what you consume and giving your full attention to the eating process. Take the time to savor the aromas and flavors of your meal, as well as thoughts and feelings that arise while you eat. Mindful eating has been linked with healthier

are more likely to overeat when they are served bigger portions. If you are going to a restaurant where you know the portions are huge, try ordering two appetizers instead of a main course.

This can help you fill up without going overboard with the calories.

sugar, you will also get some of the great health benefits associated with coffee.

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THE START-UP TOP 10 CHECKLIST W e live in a time where the word “Start-up” has become fashionable and everywhere you turn, someone is either about to launch a start-up or has just launched one in the past 6 months. As a business coach who has worked with many start-up founders and small business owners over the past 10 years, I have developed a basic checklist, which every start-up founder should follow before launching their start-up. Here are the main issues in the list for you to consider:

1-WILL THE IDEA MAKE MONEY? You have this amazing start-up idea and are ready to go. However, you need to first evaluate your idea to get a clear picture of weather you will be successful. The main question to ask yourself – does the idea work and can it make money and be profitable? Speak with as many people as possible to get their opinion, will they buy your product or service? Do they think it’s unique?

Would they be attracted to the proposed price? Is there anything similar? What do you need to do in order to make it

successful? The more questions asked and the more answers provided, the better the chances of success.

2 - RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH – Sadly, this is one area which is most neglected by start-up founders. Every founder thinks that their idea is unique and nobody else is doing it. Other founders that take an existing idea and give it a new twist think that the twist is unique and nobody else has tried it before. The more research you conduct in your industry and target

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market, the more you discover what is already out there, how and if it is similar to your idea and even if the idea does already exist, is your idea a modified version that people will want?. You also need to research your competition and understand how they are doing, what they are doing and most importantly, is their idea working and making money?

3 – WRITE A BASIC BUSINESS PLAN – This is another area mostly neglected by founders. However, it is a very important and critical step in laying down the foundation of your start-up. A well researched and thought-out business plan becomes the basic roadmap for the initial stages of your business. Remember that a business plan document is a work in progress and is constantly modified as circumstances evolve during the first year of your start-up.

4 – BUSINESS STRUCTURE – Are you the only founder? Do you have cofounders? What is the equity structure of the start-up? The answers to all these questions determine if you need to start as a sole proprietorship, partnership or is there is a need to incorporate your company as a limited liability entity.

5 – BUSINESS NAME AND LOGO – To a certain degree, the strength of a business name and logo determine the success of the business in this age of

social media. Ideally, come up with a list of 10 names and then bring them down to 3 as part of your research. Also check if the domain name is available, either as the name of your company or the name of your brand. If having a domain name is important, then you might need to change the name if the domain is not available. Should you need to incorporate your company, first conduct a name search before filling out a registration application to ensure that the name is available.

6 – REGISTERING YOUR BUSINESS – Now that you have finished conducting research on available names and have decided on one, it’s time to quickly register your business and brand name.

7 – OPEN BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNTS – As much as you might be tempted to use your personal savings account to do your initial business transactions and save some money, I strongly advice against it.

Getting your accounting structure properly set-up (which includes opening the right kind of business banking current account) right from the beginning will go a long way in keeping your books of accounts clean and up to date. This will plan an important role when you finally seek external funding as the potential investor is going to do a complete audit of your business accounts to confirm that your numbers are what you claimed in your presentation.

8 – OPENING OTHER IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS – Make sure to apply for your GST number as well as register for your other relevant accounts like Payroll, import/ export licence (if you need one) and corporate tax accounts. Note that some of these registrations take time and must be completed before your start your business hence it’s important to apply for them well in advance. You will also need to get a business licence from your local municipal office.

9 – SPECIAL PERMITS AND REGISTRATION – Certain businesses may require additional registration from government bodies or industry regulators. Check with your local industry association if your startup needs additional licencing and registration from them or other government bodies.

10 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION – If you are the inventor of a unique product, you will need to file for a patent for which you will need to consult with a patent lawyer.

Local start-up centers can assist you with the legal process.

As you may have noticed, I did not mention Funding from external sources like investors anywhere in my checklist.

I believe that investor funding should only be taken if you have reached a stage where you have a number of paying customers, are reporting an operating profit and are now ready to rapidly scale the business in a specific market. This checklist is designed to make the start-up founder think in a more conservative, planned and sustainable manner which will allow him to research all the necessary steps required to launch a new startup. While going through the list, you might discover that you are not yet ready and need to do more homework and research prior to launch. Keep in mind that entrepreneurship is not for everyone as not everyone is prepared to take the necessary risks involved with launching a new business.

All the best.

Rajula is an entrepreneur, international business coach and newspaper columnist with the OHerald in Goa, India.

He has an extensive background in business development and marketing and in his spare time like to cook and travel.

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STUDENT VOICES R evisiting the narrow hallways of the school and waking up to the hint of sunlight in the morning might be more difficult than what was presumed. Grade eleven student Sarah Cornelle acknowledges the confusing state she and her peers had to adapt to with the sudden alteration in schedules mid-year. First-year university student, Henry Li, carries a similar perception as her. “My schedule during the pandemic has shifted. Usually during school days, I would wake up at 7:30 am, but during the pandemic, I have been waking up

at 9 am instead”. Sarah Cornelle’s view draws attention to the transition brought by the pandemic and how it hindered her “motivation”. “ It is difficult to remain motivated when there aren’t teachers constantly giving you new tasks. Because of the pandemic related stress, it has also been harder to concentrate on homework.”

Henry Li holds similar reservations believing that “having my first term at UBC being completely online will be a struggle since so much about university is a social experience. It’s

going to be hard forming connections with my professors and meeting new friends at school.” He notes that his inability to use the facilities at UBC is something hard to process as well.

However, some find this process to be less detrimental to their routine.

There lies continuity and growth in the schedule of grade ten Tamia Parmar, who will “ wake up and work out, study or write” and allocate her time to benefiting her physical health, along with relationships with family members through movie nights.

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Tamia Parmar also acknowledges that although flexible her schedule’s void is now quenched with the addition of various extracurriculars. This notion is shared by grade eleven Joey Zhou and Anna Yu, who find their extracurriculars navigating their way through online platforms such as “Zoom or Microsoft teams.” Despite the best intentions these new platforms don’t seem to contribute the same effect as in-person means. “While I would say the replacement is fine, the quality of lessons is not comparable to face-to-face learning.

Most of my other extra-curricular activities have been canceled due to the closure of many public sites.” Others like Felix Lu adopted a new activity such as “tennis” to maintain their health and sense of activity during this time.

However, others like Sarah Cornell and Henry Li were met with the cancellation of activities. Along with volunteer opportunities, and the aspiration of having a summer job, Henry had to detach himself from his plans with his friends this summer.

With the hardships involved in adjusting to the new set-up, now redeems an

opportunity for the building and recovering of relationships with others and oneself.

Like Patricia Gujaltos, Anna Yu found being “home all the time to have been a good time to catch up with family”.

This time also added opportunities for introspection. Tamia Parmar found that “the pandemic has changed my values, it’s almost like the saying- you never really appreciate what you have until it’s gone.

As I said before, I am very used to going out and doing activities with my family.

Being in this experience has taught me to appreciate the simple things in life and take advantage of the situations I’m in.”

Felix Lu addressed his experience with the pandemic similarly, saying that “at first, I felt like the pandemic had negatively impacted myself, but as quarantine carried on, I realized that there is more time to focus on not only myself but also my hobbies. I found quarantine to be quite enjoyable.”

The presence of school slowly lured over the minds of students during the month of September. Each, with their perception of how and on what platforms the school year should commence. People like Sunny

Zhang believe that an online version would contribute to a more “flexible schedule and would save a lot of time commuting to and from school, as well as saving some unnecessary class time”. The notion of a face to face interaction instills worry in Tamia, as she like others would ponder on “whether people are sick or not” and would find the transition difficult to approach, after 6 months of online school. These ideas are contrasted by the ones shared by Henry Li, who finds an online platform to invite “distractions” and a lack of motivation in many students. Online means would lend itself to a more difficult environment for IB students to learn, as Felix Lu conveys. “If the school has determined that it would be online, in my opinion, both the quality and efficiency of education would be significantly hampered. Especially for IB students who are under a more intensive workload and pressure”.

Now, as school commences with the balance of both online and in-person interactions, students will have to adapt to a set of alterations in their routine.

However, with the need for adaptation, comes an opportunity for students to integrate the valuable lessons that were learned through the course of the time. Newfound relationships with their loved ones and themselves, are some souvenirs from the pandemic that students can take with them into the next chapter of their lives.

Sanjana Karthik is a grade eleven student from Semiahmoo Secondary. She dedicates her time to volunteering, where she has accumulated over 500 hours and spends time playing badminton and attending choir practice. She tutors, and provides her leadership services to Volunteer Club, Study Circle, and Medhopeful at her school. She created her organization called Your Words Matter To Us, co-founding an upcoming mental health app called myEsprit.

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WHERE TO TRAVEL IN 2021 : MUST VISIT CITIES D eciding that you want to travel in Asia in 2021 is a pretty broad starting point. In this blog we give you the low-down on which of the continent’s cities are set to become must visit cities next year, to give you a helping hand in picking your next travel destination.

JAIPUR – Placed in the heart of northern India. Jaipur is only a fivehour drive from Delhi yet provides a completely different view of the country. Known as India’s “Pink City”, its colourful historic architecture displays how the beauty of India’s past has not been lost amidst its industrialisation.

The city is home to various hilltop forts and palaces plus, perhaps most famously, bazaars and markets. Like most of India, it’s a city full of brilliant street food markets- join a food tour to get the full experience. If you’re unsure about how to eat safely in India then be sure to have a read of our guide on that.

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SHANGHAI -– China’s always been a bit of a maverick’s choice when it comes to travel in Asia. It’s home to some of the most famous tourist sights on earth, yet some travellers are intimidated by the cultural shock.

For those who remain hesitant, Shanghai offers the chance to dip your toe in the water before traveling the rest of the country. It’s a buzzing cosmopolitan hub, becoming more akin to the likes of Hong Kong in mood and culture, the city offers a fantastic blend of old and new China.

Around every corner you’ll still find traditional, often family run, Chinese restaurants yet walking along the city’s famous Bund can often feel as if you’re in central New York or London. Like many cities in China, it’s developing by the second so visiting in 2021 will be very different not to mention 2022.

SEOUL – South Korea continues to be East Asia’s hidden gem when it comes to travel and tourism, so Seoul has a well earnt place on our list. Visit the Gangnam district, the home of K-pop and a fantastic nightlife; spend some time at the DMZ, bordering North Korea; head to a restaurant to try one of the country’s famous Korean BBQs; and experience traditional South Korea in the historical Bukchon Hanok Village.

If you’re reading this list because

you want to find an incredible travel destination before everyone else, Seoul is where to go.

OSAKA – Within the space of a couple of years Japan has rocketed to being one of Asia’s most popular destinations to visit. Tokyo and Kyoto are the two cities which remain on everyone’s list when paying a visit but it’s well worth taking an extra few days to visit Osaka. It’s a city famous for its coastal location, its buzzing nightlife and its giant mechanical crab. If you’re looking for where to go after dark, head straight to the Dotonbori district, packed with restaurants and bars lined alongside one of the city’s canals. If you’re a history buff, the city is home to Osaka Castle, one of Japan’s most famous landmarks and (even if you’re not interested in history) it’s a stunning sight to see. For that modern edge when you’re visiting the city, try your hand at surfing. Japan’s 2021 Olympics will be the first year surfing will be recognised as an Olympic sport and its popularity has exploded in the country as a result. Isonoura beach is one of Japan’s surfing hotspots: it’s an hour’s drive from Osaka and makes for a great day trip if you have time.

HO CHI MINH CITY – If Hanoi is viewed as a city that’s home to Vietnamese history then Ho Chi Minh City is home to its future.

Placed at the forefront of a rapidly changing nation, Ho Chi Minh City currently offers a fantastic balance of a bubbling cultural scene, famous sights and stunning natural scenery.

If you’re looking for the modern flare head over to one the city’s trendy arts districts. More of a history fan?

Pay a visit to its markets dating back to the 17th century, including the famous Ben Thanh Market. Ho Chi Minh city is placed upon the Mekong delta and if you’re looking for nature’s compliment to its urban edge then take a boat tour out into the Tra Su Forest and weave your way through the greenery.

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Get Ready to

UNLEARN L

et us start with a simple question - What is unlearning? Simply put, unlearning is the process of discarding something from your memory. When you are able to successfully unlearn, you will forget it and lose knowledge of it. It is relatively simple for us to learn and relearn a subject of our choice but most of us don’t exactly know what unlearning means, and for those who do, unlearning something seems to be really challenging and almost impossible to complete.

In a fast-changing environment caused by the economic hardship of a pandemic, business owners need to learn and adapt with greater speed than normally required. When the rules keep changing on an almost day to day basis, one’s ability in letting go of old rules and learning new ones becomes critically important.

I can already hear your next question – Why do we need to unlearn something?

I would like to share a quote by Alwin Toffler, futurist and philosopher “ The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”

Business owners and their employees need to unlearn their old ways in order to move forward quickly and increase

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their work efficiency. In most cases unlearning helps with getting rid of an unproductive habit or preconceptions about something. The good news is that we all have the skills and knowledge to unlearn and to help guide you better, here are 3 unlearning tips: CHANGING LOCATIONS. One of the most easy ways to unlearn is to change the location where you previously learned something. A new surrounding will force you to look at new things and you are in a way forcing yourself to unlearn the old way of doing something by adapting to you new surroundings and learning a new way of doing something. This will also help you break old habits, some of which were not very productive. A perfect example is the new work from home culture as one can no longer go to an office. This is forcing people to unlearn all their old office habits and learn new ones while adapting to a home office.

DEVELOPING AN ATTITUDE OF OPENNESS AND WILLINGNESS. The longer you have worked in a particular environment, the harder it will be for you to unlearn the old ways of doing things and switching to a new reality. The only way you can effectively unlearn is to develop an attitude of openness and willingness to learn. As a business owner, you should avoid demanding compliance and instead promote an atmosphere of willingness to unlearn the old ways and learn new ways of doing things and one of the best ways to do that is to lead by example. Your employees will be more co-operative if you make them willing participants and show them the right way by setting your own example.

of their goals as well as a sense of achievement when they are able to complete those goals quickly. The more goals they complete in a shorter duration of time, the more motivated and self-reliant they will become. An example would be to get them to switch off their computer once a day when they may be attending a long meeting or taking a lunch break. This simple task if achieved by everyone can reduce your monthly electricity bills by about 10% each month.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs are faced with critical challenges and the only way out for them is quickly unlearn some of the old and unproductive ways of doing business and adapt to this new reality by learning new ways to conduct their business. The most overlooked aspect of learning is the process of first unlearning as businesses have developed habits of doing things a certain way and the only way they can change and adapt to new ways is to first forget the old ways of doing things. As change is continuous, businesses need to stay current and

avoid becoming obsolete by adapting a continuous process of learning, unlearning and relearning their processes and the way they deal with customers. In the meantime, please wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, maintain a physical distance of two meters (approx. 6 feet) with everyone other than the people you live with and be kind, be calm and be safe.

Rajula is an entrepreneur, international business coach and newspaper columnist with the OHerald in Goa, India.

He has an extensive background in business development and marketing and in his spare time like to cook and travel.

SET REALISTIC GOALS AND CELEBRATE SUCCESS. One of the best ways to get your entire team to co-operate in the unlearning process is to give them specific realistic small goals which they can achieve in a small amount of time. This clear process will give the learner a sense of ownership

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MISTAKES TO AVOID ON A ROAD TRIP

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ummer is almost here and with Covid Travel restrictions still in place, we cannot plan long trips that involve air travel, hence like last summer, we have to resort to road trips.

Given how beautiful British Columbia is, there’s something liberating about heading out on the open road. You can pull off to look for aliens from a UFO watchtower (yes, it’s a thing), spend the afternoon picnicking at an overlook, or cruise through the night fueled by gas station coffee and snacks. All you need is a reliable car, a killer playlist, and a plan that’s flexible enough to allow for a little wiggle room - because that’s where the fun comes in.

But even the most go-with-the-flow road tripper knows that without some solid pre-trip planning and smart onthe-road know-how, the most amazing road trip can be a bust. To help, we chatted with a few experts who know what you’ll need to do (and not do) in order to make your road trip seamless.

1. NOT TAKING YOUR CAR IN FOR A FULL TUNE-UP BEFORE DEPARTING- On a long road trip, your car can either be your first or your worst enemy. To increase your chances of the former, schedule a full tune-up a

week or two before you go. Having a pro check your oil and tire pressure, and make sure your battery , brakes, and engine are working properly, will keep you from being stranded on the side of the road.

2. LEAVING WITHOUT GETTING YOUR HOME IN ORDER- Sanna

Bowman, editor-in-chief at Roadtrippers, recommends making “a list of the things that need taking care of when you’re gone, including your mail, lawn and garden, and house plants.” If you’re worried about leaving the house empty for multiple days (for weeks), she said, “Installing a home security system before you leave can offer peace of mind.”

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3. FORGETTING TO DOWNLOAD MAPS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ROAD TRIP APPS- If you want to avoid data charges at the end of your trip, you’ll need to download everything over Wi-Fi before you leave Andrew Moore-Crispin, director of content at Ting Mobile, recommends downloading your maps on Google Maps in advance, so you don’t have to use data (or need it) to navigate. The same goes for Spotify playlists and any shows or movies you’ll need to keep young road trippers entertained.

4. OVERLOOKING THE TECH ACCESSORIES YOU NEED TO STAY ONLINE AND IN CONTROL- Pack your car phone charger for upgrade to a multiphone car charger and make sure to have a place to put your phone, so you can check the directions without fumbling or looking down. The universal magnetic car mount from WizGear hooks into your car’s air vent to keep your phone in view at all times - and it costs less than $20.

5. LEAVING HOME WITHOUT A COOKER OF SNACKS AND DRINKSChances are, there are plenty of gas stations and fast food joints along the way, but a trip sustained by burgers, fries, candy, and chips will get old fast. Pack a cooler with pre-cut veggies and fruit, nuts, sandwiches, and of course some healthy snacks to keep you hydrated and lightly caffeinated on a long day.

of road tripping is having the freedom to stop, explore, and reroute at any moment. “Once you plan out your trip, you can always deviate from your plan, but it’s a good idea to do some research ahead of time to get the most out of your trip,” said Bowman. “Road trips are all about the journey -of course, time or budget constraints can dictate the route, but detours and unexpected stops are often the most memorable moments from a trip.”

8. NOT STOPPING TO STRETCH YOUR LEGS OFTEN ENOUGH- “When hitting the road, the biggest mistake that people make is not stopping often enough to stretch their legs and walk. To keep your mind fresh to focus on driving safely, I recommend stopping once an hour to move around and stretch, whether that means getting gas or grabbing a cup of coffee, then enjoying a 50- minute break every four to five hours for a short walk or hike,” said Dr. Suzanne BartlettHackenmiller, an integrative medicine physician and the medical advisor for AllTrails. “According to the Journal of Safety Research, 30 minutes is sufficient to help fight against fatigue during longer trips.”

9. DRIVING WITHOUT THE GEAR (OR KNOW-HOW) TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE- Not every car (or rental car) comes with a spare tire kit. Take the time to make sure you have a fully inflated spare and everything you would need to put it on - a jack, lug wrench, and the owner’s manual.

If you don’t have a spare tire, buy one (and the necessary tools) before taking off. You should also get a little tutorial (either in person or online) on how to change a flat tire should something come up. It is no fun relying on a Google search when you’re in the middle of nowhere.

10. LEAVING HOME WITHOUT A ROAD TRIP EMERGENCY KIT- Don’t leave home without preparing for some common road trip mishaps. A flashlight with extra batteries, a tire pressure gauge, jumper cables, a car battery charger (or spare battery), extra water, a few energy bars, and some first- aid essentials - pain reliever, bandages, and scissors - will go a long way should something go wrong.

Wish you a Bon Voyage on the road.

6. NOT KEEPING THINGS ORGANIZED AND CLEAN DURING THE TRIP- When you’re living in your car, things can get messy quickly. Bring along wet wipes, paper towels and hand sanitizer, and slow everything in a seat back organizer (one that has a trash compartment, tissue holder and a place to stow water bottles or wipes). When packing the car, load things you won’t need until later so the items you’ll use throughout the drive are more accessible.

7. PLANNING EVERYTHING SO THERE’S NO ROOM FOR SPONTANEITY- One of the best parts

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s I sit in my office in Vancouver, Canada and see the Covid-19 infections rise again in what is being termed as the “second wave”, the one question that comes to my mind is – How do I keep my office staff safe? This question is critical as we get a lot of visitors in the office. Some wear masks and some don’t, a few sanitize their hands using the sanitizer dispenser we provide at the door and some don’t. I confess that given the low infection rates in our city over the summer, we did not strictly enforce the prevention rules but with infections continuing to rise on a daily basis, we need to change our approach. For a small business, this can be tricky as we need to maintain a balance between treating our customers with respect and protecting our staff at the same time. I mention treating our customers with respect as the last thing we want is an argument or confrontation with that one customer that refuses to wear a mask or sanitize their hands when they enter our office.

Let me share with you 7 key measures we have taken in order to keep our employees safe.

A LARGE POSTER AT THE DOOR – This is the first indication to a visiting customer that they are entering an office in which safety of our staff is important. The poster informs visitors that they need to sanitize their hands as soon as they enter the office and that they need to wear a mask. The poster also informs them that should

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MEETING AREA – All meetings are held in our conference room. Visitors cannot enter work areas nor can they enter private cabins. In the conference room, a safe distance of 6 feet is maintained between chairs and the conference room door is left open to allow air to circulate unless there is a confidential element to the meeting.

they have any of the classic symptoms of the virus, they should not enter and seek a test to rule out an infection. We also request them to not enter our office if they are aware of being in contact with someone who is infected and hence have been requested to self-isolate for 14 days.

AS SOON AS THEY ENTER – Our receptionist who is wearing a mask will ask every visitor if they have read the poster at our door. If the answer is no, she will repeat all the points and confirm that the visitor is safe to enter. They will then be requested to sanitize their hands and wear a mask (in case they are not wearing one). In case they don’t have a mask, we provide them with one at the reception desk.

STAFF ATTENDANCE – As we had a large number of staff in a relatively small office space, we decided to rotate our staff days at the office. Depending on which roles are important for the office, they were asked to be in office 3 times a week and others who could work from home and had field work, were asked to come in only 2 days a week. The only people present on all 5 days were the management team which included me.

Present staff members were asked to take turns to sit at the reception desk so that we did not need to have a fulltime receptionist.

STAFF SEATING – Now that we had a limited number of staff, they were given individual desks 6 feet apart and their open desks were protected by plexi/ fiber glass screens. If they needed to have a meeting, it was confined to the conference room or they could simply

communicate with each other using the office phone system.

OFFICE CLEANING PROCEDURES – The reception and conference areas were completely wiped and sanitized after every use. We have kept a fan to air out the conference room after each visit to ensure that there are no infectious droplets hanging in the air. All the desks, sitting areas and equipment are sanitized at the end of each day. Disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizers, masks, face shields and other protective equipment is provided to the staff and they are encouraged to use all of them frequently as required.

The health of our staff is critical to ensuring that our business runs smoothly.

It also demonstrates that we care about the wellbeing of our team and are willing to take the necessary steps to protect them while they are at work. If you run a small business like I do, I encourage you to put these safety protocols and procedures in place as soon as possible.

In the meantime, please wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, maintain a physical distance of two meters (approx. 6 feet) with everyone other than the people you live with and be kind, be calm and be safe.

WAITING AREA – We have kept a special waiting area with single chairs which are placed 6 feet apart and facing different directions. The different direction is important to ensure that if someone coughs or sneezes, their droplets do not directly travel in the direction of another waiting visitor. In case there are more visitors than the number of chairs provided, they are asked to wait outside the office and are informed that they will be called inside once there is sufficient room and we communicate this to them by calling them on their cellphone.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TRENDS IN 2021 M any consumers discovered just how important alcoholic beverages were in 2020. After all, there was a reason so many cities deemed liquor stores to be essential businesses when stay-at-home orders were first enacted in the spring. And while we may not – and probably shouldn’t – consume quite as many alcoholic beverages in 2021 (at least at home), many of the habits developed

this year will continue into the year ahead, while new trends will pop up as consumers get back to normal.

HARD SELTZER CONTINUES TO GROW – AND EVOLVE: Hard seltzer was the fastest-growing option on menus last year. I don’t mean it was the fastest-growing option on menus last year. I don’t mean it was the fastest-

growing alcoholic beverage on menus, I mean it was the fastest-growing menu item overall, topping any other food, ingredient, flavor, or beverage. So will this phenomenal growth continue in 2021? Absolutely – Haiku, our machine learning engine, predicts it will hit 7% of drink menus next year, which is amazing for a category that was on less than 1% of menus only 3 years ago.

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menu already, you should consider it, but you should also look for ways to stand out in an increasingly crowded environment.

In the year ahead, consider new brands and flavors, local options, collaborations, hard seltzer-based cocktails, and at letting customers customize their hard seltzer with flavored syrups or ingredients.

DRINK DELIVERY ENDURES: Of those customers who say they ordered alcoholic beverages for delivery for the first time during COVID-19 restrictions; nearly 70% say they will continue ordering them into the future. While this trend will certainly rely on changing liquor laws across the country, most consumers, operators, and manufacturers want to see the practice continue, while delivery and curbside pickup overall will only continue to grow as options. Expect to see delivery-friendly formats like canned wines and bottled cocktails grow, while we could see “ghost bars” as a corollary to ghost restaurants pop up on delivery apps.

foods, restaurants, stores, and brands that they love in the past year. They took Zoom classes with cocktail chefs and created a personal connection. They bought the brands they know and love to help them get through a difficult year.

They donated to GoFundMe campaigns to ensure their favorite restaurant can survive. Those connections don’t have to stop being formed in 2021 – in fact, the industry should double down on them. In the next year, brands should hold more inperson tastings, tours, and classes to give consumers a chance to meet the people behind the brand and learn their story.

Meanwhile, 62% of alcoholic beverage consumers say they are interested in

“drinking for a cause,” like brands that donate a portion of revenue to charity.

In many ways, 2021 will be a transition year as we get back to normal, even if it’s the new normal. But it’s also a year when new habits and trends that developed in 2020 will come into their own. Meanwhile, consumers will seek out the experiences and options that they have missed in the past year. In the year ahead, consumers will want to finally relax and let go of at least some of their worries- and there are few parts of the food industry better prepared to meet those needs than the alcoholic beverage industry.

EXPERIENCES MATTER: With the possibility of a vaccine on the horizon, life may get back to normal in the latter part of 2021. As consumers head back to bars and restaurants again, they’ll look for the types of unique experiences and the hospitality that they associate with restaurants. Over 60% of on-premises alcoholic beverage consumption happens at casual restaurants, casual bars, or sports bars, so these operators should consider options that consumers can only get from a casual restaurant or bar.

Shareable drink options (57% of alcoholic beverage consumers are interested in group drinks like punch bowls and cocktails by the pitcher), beer or wine flights, and over-the top cocktails will all make a comeback in 2021. Also consider adding drinks from around the globe to the menu, giving consumers a chance to experience the world again. Sake, soju, South American spirits, and Japanese whiskey are all growing options on menus that have high “interest” scores with alcoholic beverage consumers.

NEW CONNECTIONS: In a strange way, many consumers grew even closer to the

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aisakhi which is also pronounced as Baisakhi is a holiday celebrated in the Hindu and Sikh culture. It is celebrated on the 13th and 14th of April and has been celebrated for over 300 years; celebrated with gaiety, vigor, and enthusiasm. Although originally from Punjab, the holiday is celebrated by people of all various ethnic backgrounds in countries ranging from India to Canada.

The holiday is celebrated by those of the Sikh community. They commence the festivities by going to the Gurdwara in the morning for service.

At the Gurdwara there is often a lot of donation of free food in the form of Langar. People of various financial backgrounds, whether rich or poor, unite with one another to share this meal. Subsequently, a procession is often held through the streets with singing, chanting, and the wearing of colorful clothing in celebration of the festival. During Vaisakhi, processions called Nagar Keertan are led by five individuals who lead the festive parades and represent the Panj Pyare.

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Additionally, the festival includes the celebration of a traditional folk dance known as Bhangra, with its dance moves being performed to the rhythm of the drum known as Dhol.

The festival retains historical value, and for this reason, it is celebrated. For instance, several key historical events are connected to the festival, including the inauguration of Khalsa which is initiated in the 17th century. The festival is celebrated in Hinduism as well for commemorating the beginning of the Solar New Year, which is a traditional New Year in many South and Southeast Asian cultures.

Vaisakhi also commemorates the inauguration of the Khalsa in the late 17th century, for those Sikhs who have been initiated or baptized. The inaugural Khalsa was formed so as to take a stand against the religious oppression Sikhs were facing at the time. Gurmeet Singh, secretary-general for the Sikh Council UK, tells The Independent that “The inauguration of the Khalsa signifies freedom of belief, the concept of warriors with spiritual dispositions and the rejection of artificial distinctions based upon tribes, ethnicity, and race.”

Vaisakhi is a festival that carries with it religious merit and is possessed with the opportunity for those of the Hindu and Sikh community to recognize the value of their religion. It gives an opportunity for people of these communities to connect with loved ones and bask themselves in the day’s festivities; relinquishing the food, clothes, and prayers that connect them with their sense of spirituality and gods.

Vaisakhi is a festival that truly helps people embrace their culture with sheer pride, allowing their message of unity to take precedence. The festival commemorates not only the worship of spiritual beings but a reminder of the pride that should encompass the religions of Sikhism & Hinduism as well. by- Sanjana Karthik

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L a k h L a k h Va d h a i ya n !

Happy Vaisakhi! from the BC Liberal Caucus

BC LIBERAL CAUCUS INTERIM LEADER

DAN ASHTON

BRUCE BANMAN

PENTICTON

ABBOTSFORD SOUTH

DOUG CLOVECHOK

DAN DAVIES

MICHAEL DE JONG

PEACE RIVER NORTH

ABBOTSFORD WEST

GREG KYLLO

MICHAEL LEE

SHUSWAP

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CORALEE OAKES CARIBOO NORTH

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MIKE BERNIER

STEPHANIE CADIEUX

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SURREY SOUTH

LORNE DOERKSON

TREVOR HALFORD

CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN

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KARIN KIRKPATRICK

NORM LETNICK

RENEE MERRIFIELD

PETER MILOBAR

KELOWNA-MISSION

KAMLOOPSNORTH THOMPSON

MIKE MORRIS

KELOWNA-LAKE COUNTRY

IAN PATON

ELLIS ROSS

JOHN RUSTAD

TOM SHYPITKA

BEN STEWART

DELTA SOUTH

SKEENA

NECHAKO LAKES

KOOTENAY EAST

KELOWNA WEST

SHIRLEY BOND

PRINCE GEORGE-VALEMOUNT

WEST VANCOUVER-CAPILANO

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TODD STONE

JORDAN STURDY

JACKIE TEGART

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ANDREW WILKINSON

RICHMOND NORTH CENTRE

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FROM YOUR B.C. CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DAN ALBAS, MP

MEL ARNOLD, MP

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CENTRAL OKANAGAN—SIMILKAMEEN—NICOLA

NORTH OKANAGAN—SHUSWAP

KENNY CHIU, MP

MARC DALTON, MP

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STEVESTON—RICHMOND EAST

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TODD DOHERTY, MP

HON. ED FAST, MP

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ABBOTSFORD

HON. KERRY-LYNNE FINDLAY, MP

TRACY GRAY, MP

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SOUTH SURREY—WHITE ROCK

KELOWNA—LAKE COUNTRY

TAMARA JANSEN, MP

SEN. YONAH MARTIN

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

ROB MORRISON, MP

NELLY SHIN, MP

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NELLY.SHIN@PARL.GC.CA

KOOTENAY—COLUMBIA

PORT MOODY—COQUITLAM

MARK STRAHL, MP

TAKO VAN POPTA, MP

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