TOC Vaisakhi 2023 Edition

VAISAKHI

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

DEAR READERS,

We would like to wish you all a very Happy Vaisakhi!

We are excited to present the Vaisakhi Edition of The Times of Canada. This edition includes interviews and profiles of many achievers and renowned personalities of our community. There are many other informative articles, food/kitchen related articles, a horoscope along with much more to read in this edition.

Apart from the Vaisakhi edition of the magazine, The Times of Canada is bringing its most awaited event of the Spring season, the Vaisakhi Gala 2023. The gala will feature amazing performances, delicious North-Indian food and community awards. This edition of the magazine also has the profiles of the award winners.

We would like to thank you all for your continuous support. If you would like to join our publication in any way, including writing or advertising, please email us at info@thetimesofcanada.com

Sincerely

VINAY SHARMA Managing Director

LAVPREET KUMAR MANAGING EDITOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDRA BHAN - 12

COO, Surrey Board of Trade

GURBUX SINGH SAINI - 18

Queem’s Platinum Jubilee Award Winner

ACIDITY - 30

An ayurvedic view

YOUR HEALTH AND SLEEP - 32

THE 3 PRINCIPLES YOUTH GROUP - 34

TREATS CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU - 42

RAUNAQ SINGH - 48

The Man Behind Surrey’s Bandra Cafe’

VAISAKHI GALA 2023 AWARD WINNERS - 59

PREDICTIONS - 70

April - June 2023

WHAT IS TENSION & RELAXATION? - 78

Osho

PIERRE POILIEVRE

HAPPY VAISAKHI

Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council wish all those observing Vaisakhi a wonderful celebration with friends and family.

Vaisakhi, one of the most important festivals in India, marks the creation of the Khalsa and the beginning of the harvest season.

We also recognize that April is Sikh Heritage Month, a celebration of Sikh arts, culture, and heritage.

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and memorable Vaisakhi!

Khalsa Sirjana Diwas Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan

(left to right): Councillor Daniel Boisvert, Councillor Jessie Dosanjh, Councillor Dylan Kruger, Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillor Alicia Guichon, Councillor Rod Binder, Councillor Jennifer Johal

INDRA BHAN

COO, SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

Indra Bhan immigrated to Canada in 2002 with her family. She was born in Fiji and is the youngest of five children. She completed her education in Fiji and started working at the age of 19. She worked in the hospitality industry, working as an Executive Assistant at the Sheraton Fiji, then in the airline industry in various positions ultimately as Customer Service Manager for Fiji Airways. She has been married for

35 years and has two sons and one grandson.

Here’s Indra talking about her life journey in Canada and how she got associated with the Surrey Board of Trade.

When we arrived in Canada we lived with my parents in Surrey. My kids started going to school and both my husband and I started seeking jobs. After a couple of job interviews, I realised it will not be easy to find employment. Employers were looking for Canadian education and work experience. I realised that we had to think differently and that we will have to start from the bottom.

In January 2003, I started volunteering at the Surrey Board of Trade (SBOT) to gain Canadian experience and, at the same time, started going to school. It was a very stressful period, and I almost wanted to return to Fiji. Instead, I returned to school to obtain Canadian education and started volunteering to gain Canadian experience. It was challenging; I was in school, a volunteer, worked part-time at Future Shop, and had to

take care of my two young boys. A month later, I was offered a full-time position at the Surrey Board of Trade as an Administrative Assistant. A few months later, I was promoted to the Business Resource Centre Coordina-

tor position and in February 2004, I again was promoted to be the Membership Services Manager of the Surrey Board of Trade. I progressed very quickly. I handled this position for seven years. I worked hard. I attended numerous community events, met many people, made countless connections and friends.

In March 2011, I was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Surrey Board of Trade. This came with more responsibilities. I continued to work hard and educate myself. I learned a lot from others. This year I celebrated 20 years with the Surrey Board of Trade and 12 years as the Chief Operating Officer. I believe my persistent personality helped me achieve what I wanted and get to where I am today.

In the coming years, I hope to advance within this role and continue to learn and grow in this industry. In an organization as progressive and dynamic as the Surrey Board of Trade, there is always the opportunity to learn and grow. I believe that you always need to keep learning. You need to listen; you don’t know it all. Be open to what people have to say.

I am very lucky that I chose Surrey as my home. The last 20 years has been a long and beautiful journey and for

the entire 20 years, I have lived and worked in Surrey. We have a beautiful community; we share common perspectives and engage with each other to help each other. A lot of my success today is because of our community.

Steve Kooner is a very successful lawyer and the owner of the law firm, Steve Kooner Law Corporation. Apart from being a successful and famous lawyer, Steve represents our community on various social justice issues. He wants to give back to the community which has showed him immense love & support, and made him successful

“Conversation is Education.”

Indra Bhan

SHANJEELIN DWIVEDI AN EPITOME OF SOCIAL SERVICE

Committed to philanthropy, public service, and bettering the lives of those she serves, Surrey’s Shanjeelin Dwivedi has made a name for herself in British Columbia and across the country. Her contributions to humanitarianism include serving as the International Brand Ambassador for Sai Prema Foundation, an NGO founded to serve children through the provision of medical care, education, and social services. In 2021, former President of India Shri Kovind recognized Sai Prema’s work through the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award.

Currently, Shanjeelin serves as the co-founder of the Dwivedi foundation, an effort dedicated to helping first-responders in their fight against Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Her work to honour our front-line heroes has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Politics and public policy have always been a passion of Shanjeelin’s. She has served on many electoral district associations (EDAs) as a political advisor, strategist, and policy chair, chairperson for EDA’s candidate selection committee including for the federal Surrey Centre Conservatives, Cloverdale -Langley City Conservatives and the Surrey--Tynehead BC Liberals (now BC United). She has also served on the Citizens Advisory Board.

Shanjeelin has a Masters in Conflict Analysis and Management, Major in Ethno Political studies, Undergraduate Degree in Criminal Justice, and Associate Degree in Immigration Studies. Professionally, Ms. Dwivedi has served as a Community Programs Officer with BC’s Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, where she provided income and disability assistance to BC’s most vulnerable citizens and represented the Ministry for appeals and tribunals. She now works in Ottawa as Director of Parliamentary Affairs for MP Cathay Wagantall.

Outside of work, Shanjeelin remains a strong advocate for battered and abused women, as well as various charitable organizations. She has helped organize the National Prayer Breakfast and Diwali on Parliament hill. While she has received numerous awards for her contributions to many communities, service and selflessness remain at the core of her life.

GURBUX SINGH SAINI

QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE AWARD WINNER

Gurbux S. Saini is a warm and compassionate individual and is someone that is always willing to lend helping hand. He was born and raised in his paternal village in India and has always been motivated to succeed wherever he saw opportunity.

With only $8 in his pocket, Gurbux travelled to Vancouver with the assistance of his sister and brother-in-law, along with his wife Mohinder and their four-month-old child. Gurbux and his family first settled in Williams Lake British Columbia and started working as a lumber piler at the old Merrill and Wagner sawmill. One of the first things he did was to help fundraise for the establishment of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple where members of the Punjabi community could go to visit, gather for religious functions and have a sense of belonging. The initial proceeds were raised by members of the community working weekends at the West Fraser Sawmill in addition to their regular jobs.

His sense of community spirit and desire to serve led him to seek to a seat on Williams Lake City Council where he served for 14 years. During his term on council, Gurbux served as Chairman of the finance committee, Parks and Recreation and Public Works.

Williams Lake had a population of 15,000 and approximately 800 people were of South Asian heritage. To

bridge the gap between the different ethnicities, Gurbux was instrumental in establishing a group called the Central Cariboo Multi-Cultural Association. He served as the president and the highlight was the Annual Multicultural Dinner in which people from different cultures and walks of life groups would share their authentic cuisine and entertainment.

After completing his term on Williams Lake City Council, Gurbux felt there was a need for a local crematorium as the nearest facility was three hours away and was difficult to travel during the winter months due to the icy road conditions. Using his community connections, Gurbax approached then Premier Ujjal Dosanjh and the province of British Columbia agreed to match the local funding of the capital costs of the facility. After completion, The Five Rivers crematorium was given to the city of Williams Lake for a nominal fee of one dollar by the local Punjabi community and is now widely used in Williams Lake and the surrounding areas.

Gurbux continued to serve to the city of Williams Lake as

President of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple society where he founded and provided seed money for the establishment of the Guru Nanak Children’s Fund. The fund is used to educate five orphaned and impoverished around the world until they turn 18 years of age.

For his contribution to the communi ty, Gurbax was nominated for Citizen of the Year by Rotary Club.

In 2016 Gurbux relocated to Surrey and currently resides in the Chimney Hill neighborhood. For the last four years, he has been serving as the president of Fleetwood Port Kell Federal Liberal Association. During the last two federal elections, Gurbux and his team were key in re-electing Ken Hardie the Liberal MP for the area.

Furthermore, he was instrumental in getting a public washroom and picnic tables for the neighborhood park. The facilities are now used for sporting events, social gatherings, family get-togethers and picniWcs etc. Furthermore, Gurbux successfully lobbied the City of Surrey to storge lock boxes at T.E Scott and Hazelnut Meadow’s Park. Currently, Gurbux is working with the City of Surrey and TransLink commission to establish bus service along 76th Ave and 144th street.

In recognition for his outstanding community service, Gurbax was awarded a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee award by Ken Hardie, MP for Fleetwood Port Kells. Gurbux is grateful to Canada for all that this country has done for him and his family and continues to give back to his community.

The Surrey Board of Trade is Surrey’s city-building business organization. Our ability to instigate change at all levels of government, to responsibly issue policy change has been instrumental to helping members and the business community. The Surrey Board of Trade delivered Surrey’s first Labour Market Study and Workforce Strategy till 2029.

My amazing Staff work with me every day to bring in new initiatives for the benefit and value to our members, to our city, to our nation. I, and my team have positive passion and dedication, each and every day focused on supporting and attracting business.

Our national chamber of commerce recognized the Surrey Board of Trade as being in the top 3 in Canada for our government advocacy. The Surrey Board of Trade speaks for the business community at public hearings and to the media. It is a recognized voice of business. Again, we continue to receive extensive media coverage from local and national media.

The Surrey Board of Trade continues to be a vibrant, growing organization providing a forum for debate on critical issues. We continued to be an innovative public policy solution pro-

SURREY BOARD OF TRADE

SURREY’S CITY-BUILDING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

vider and a destination for networking for Surrey’s business community. In fact, 15% of our 6,000 member contacts are outside of Surrey. They join the Surrey Board of Trade because they want to know what is happening in Surrey, they want connections, they want government advocacy, and they want business support – locally and internationally. Our association with a network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade around the world – in this 500-year-old

Our goal, always, is to ensure that the Surrey Board of Trade is at the center of business support. The events that we host align with these initiatives and that of the Advocacy Teams. We don’t just have a speaker event for the sake of having a speaker – every program that you see come through your emails aligns with the growth of this organization, through a certain theme that is promoted – such as Environment, International Trade, Tourism/ Arts/Culture, Workforce, Social Policy, Innovation, Transportation, Industry, Finance and more. It is all to do with driving the economy of your business and your city.

global industry – gives us a uniquely credible voice.

The Surrey Board of Trade will continue to bring in new ideas for the benefit and value to our members. We continue to push the boundaries and innovate the organization through projects, community involvement, and advocacy initiatives that put Surrey at the forefront of positive and productive discussion.

As we look into the future of the Surrey Board of Trade, Surrey and our region, we must always ask for and continue to focus on results. We are not the organization that we were 20 years ago, nor could we have stayed that way to be relevant.

The Surrey Board of Trade, with your help, will ensure that:

• Businesses have the opportunities and supports to succeed (tools, connections, resources for local and international business support; innovation; opportunities for con-

nections; thriving local, regional and international business climate);

• Government decision-makers have information on current and emerging issues and research from a business and economic lens; and,

• Surrey is attractive to business (to make Surrey safe, inclusive and affordable and for business to access a diverse workforce with relevant skills)

• Our marketplace is constantly changing – paradigms are shifting –and economic conditions are dynamic with new demands – which create new expectations for proactive and responsive leadership by the Surrey Board of Trade.

Check out businessinsurrey.com to stay up to date on Surrey’s economic development, our government advocacy, our business and international

support services and our city-building events.

Anita Huberman President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade

THE IMPACT OF KIDSPLAY’S PROGRAMS

In 2022, a youth who got the support she needed from her mentors at KidsPlay Foundation, from her school community, and her family, spoke up about gang violence and the impacts it has had on our children, youth and families, was showcased on Global BC, CTV and CBC. She now has so much love for her community, and expresses it at school as part of clubs, at KidsPlay while she runs youth programs and at home! She was part of the KidsPlay Mentorship Program at KidsPlay in 2017 and is now a mentor to many young ones at the programs. This is the impact KidsPlay is trying to make with their programs. Youth and children, and family units, need support more than ever before. The ongoing issues impacting our community are evident for a youth led organization to work harder. As crime rates heighten and engulf our youth, if we do not present positive constructive outlets to youth, or opportunities for them to strengthen their identities and build them up, and don’t make these resources as readily available as the life of crime is, we will continue to fail these young children and youth, hence, destroying families. This stops now. We take action now, and no one organization or municipality has all the solutions, we have to work with a collective approach to make the much-needed change.

KidsPlay Foundation provides FREE support.

Community Engagement Programs

Community patrols

Community outreach at local community events and much more!

Mentorship Programs

One on one and group mentorship

After school and lunch time programs.

Mental Health and Counselling Programs

Art Therapy program

Counselling (individual, family and group)

Culturally sensitive supports for addiction, abuse and trauma.

Sports Programs

Spring camps

Summer camps

Multiple sports programs and events.

Environment Programs

Recycle for KIDS program

Education Programs

Presentations on drug and gang education

Women’s empowerment

Online safety

Bullying prevention, financial literacy and more!

Adopt a Street program

Tree planting and more!

Lots and lots of volunteer opportunities available all year round - with adequate training. Scholarships and bursaries are provided.

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Credit Credit Score on Score on mortgage mortgage

Credit score plays an essential role in the mortgage application process in Canada A credit score is a numerical value that reflects an individual's creditworthiness and is calculated based on their credit history. It indicates the level of risk a lender takes by providing credit or a loan to an individual.

In Canada, a good credit score is typically considered to be a score of 680 or above, while a score of 600 or below is considered to be poor When applying for a mortgage in Canada, lenders will review an individual's credit score to determine the likelihood of the borrower repaying the loan.

Credit score ranges – what are they? There's more than one credit scoring model available and more than one range of scores

A high credit score can increase the chances of obtaining a mortgage, as it demonstrates a borrower's ability to make payments on time and manage their credit responsibly It may also result in a lower interest rate on the mortgage.

On the other hand, a low credit score can make it more challenging to obtain a mortgage, and lenders may require a higher down payment In some cases, a low credit score may even result in a mortgage application being denied

Credit scores typically range from 300 to 850. Within that range, scores can usually be placed into one of the five categories: poor, fair, good, very good and excellent

It's essential to maintain a good credit score by paying bills on time, keeping credit balances low, and avoiding new credit applications unless necessary.

Aman Duggal, DUGGAL MORTGAGES, Surrey, BC

Ayurveda is an ancient system of Health Care. Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatments are based on Tridoshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Tridosha defines the three fundamental energies or principles which govern the function of our body on the physical and emotional level. Everyone has a unique balance of all three of these energies. Most people have one dosha predominant in their body and some of them are mixture of more than one. Tridoshas play an important role in our body. They are the backbone of Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatments.

Acidity is called Amalpitta in Ayurveda. It is the burning sensation in the stomach that gradually rises in the oesophagus and causes moderate-to-extreme discomfort. According to Ayurveda Amlapitta is a disease of Annavaha Srotasa (gastrointestinal system). The main cause of amalpitta is the aggravation of Pitta Dosha in the body. Pitta is an Ayurvedic humor that symbolizes heat or fire. The balance between Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas is essential to keep the gut free from any kind of disharmony in digesting the food.

Signs & Symptoms: Heart and chest burn, Sour or bitter belching, Nausea, Throat burn, Vomiting, bloating in stomach, Indigestion, Pain in abdomen, Chest pain, Headache, Bad breathe, Mouth ulcer, Fatigue, Tiredness and Itching all over the body are main symptoms of Amalpitta.

According to Ayurveda: Prevention is better than cure. In this modern time, we are very busy but if we follow some very simple tips, we can save ourselves from so many diseases. Our food is our necessity. Everybody wants to eat good and healthy food. Ayurveda recommends

freshly cooked and seasonal food. Always eat on time. Never skip breakfast. As we don’t eat for 8-10 hours in the night, our brain needs its fuel in the morning. Our food is the fuel of our body. Some people try to take healthy food but not eating on regular hours does not work for our body.

For prevention of Amalpitta avoid excessive salty, oily, sour, and spicy foods. Avoid heavy and untimely food. Avoid smoking and alcohol intake. Avoid overcooked, stale and contaminated food. Avoid overeating and eating at irregular hours.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda recommends a healthy regimen called Dincharya - Daily routine. Keep your inner body clean. To give rest to our stomach and to make it clean ayurveda recommends - Mono diet. Prepare any good food like vegetable soup, Dalia, Khichri, or any lentil. Eat the same food whole day, I mean in breakfast, lunch and dinner eat the same food and drink warm water. It will clean the stomach and will give rest to our digestive system.

Always drink warm water. Cold water is not good for our body. Eat salads, papaya, pomegranate etc. Avoid stress. Do light exercise and

walk. Eat at least two hours before going to sleep. After eating don’t sit, walk for 10-15 minutes. Don’t eat heavy, bulk, or fried food at nighttime. These are a few tips to improve the digestion ultimately save ourselves from acidity.

May Goodness of Nature bring you perfect Health and Happiness.

Please consult with your doctor or Health Provider before following any of these tips. Thank you.

Dr. N.K.Dutta is Surrey BC based ayurvedic Consultant having more than 40 years of experience in Ayurveda.

Your Health & Sleep

Health is sum of physical, emotional, financial and spiritual wellbeing. Life style plays a significant role in health. Lifestyle, where you play a significant role, this is even more at paly in prevention of chronic diseases like diabetes. Lifestyle includes food, sleep, exercise and physical activity mental wellness, here I share some pointers of good sleep.

Sleep quality is based on 4 factors:

Minutes awake

This is the number of minutes you spend awake during the night after you first go to sleep. People with good sleep quality have 20 minutes or less of wakefulness.

Time asleep

This is the amount of time you spend sleeping while in bed. This should be at least 85 percent of the time for good health.

How long it takes to fall asleep

The quality of your sleep is considered to be good if you fall asleep within 30 minutes of going to bed.

How often you wake up.

Frequent wakefulness can reduce your sleep quality by disrupting your

sleep cycle, which is typically made of four to six stages encompassing rapid-eye-movement (REM is when we have our most vivid dreams and deep sleep. People who wake up frequently may struggle to properly cycle through these stages, which can prevent the healthy recovery and development your brain and body need.

Why is sleep quality important?

Hitting your sleep-quality targets helps ensure that you wake up feeling rested and energized. Missing any of them, on the other hand, can leave you feeling tired the next day, even if you’re in bed for seven-plus hours.

When this happens occasionally, the resulting fatigue can do a number on your attention span, memory, decision-making skills, energy levels and mood. Sleep is essential for keeping your mind and body healthy. So when poor sleep quality happens often, over a long period of time, it can increase the risk of physical and mental health problems like diabetes.

Easy tips to improve sleep quality

Good thing there are plenty of easy ways for mere mortals like us to im-

prove our sleep quality.

Keep the bedroom clean, dark, quiet and cool

Step 1: Declutter the bedroom so you have a clear mind as you drift off to dreamland.

Step 2: Close the curtains, lower the blinds, and cover the LED lights in your electronics. Basically, do whatever it takes to let darkness reign. The human body is programmed to wake when it’s light and sleep when its night, so taking these steps helps prevent any interruption of your natural sleep cycle.

Step 3: Turn off any alarms that could interrupt the silence of the bedroom. If any outside noise is disturbing you, try using earplugs or a white noise on your phone.

Step 4: Drop the thermostat. A warm room isn’t conducive to sleep. Keep your bedroom cooler than the rest of your home, about 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Plus, you’ll save money on heating bills!

Ban electronics

TVs, smartphones and laptops are too stimulating to promote good sleep quality. If you’re using your phone as an alarm or for white noise make sure notifications and/or your ringer are turned off, and that the screen isn’t visible. Get active exercising improves because it reduces the time it takes to fall asleep and the amount of time you lie awake in bed.

Stick to a routine

Go to bed at around the same time and you’ll sleep better. A wild weekend can throw your sleep routine off, so dial it back a bit for the sake of your sleep.

Can the caffeine

Tea, coffee and cola, which contain caffeine, can wreck your sleep patterns, so switch to decaffeinated or caffeine-free drinks in the afternoon and evening. Sleep teas like chamomile or peppermint, meanwhile, can help you fall asleep more quickly.

Skip the booze and butt out

Don’t be fooled by alcohol’s sedative effects. It can rob you of a good night’s sleep, so go to sleep sober. And if you need another reason to quit smoking consider how it affects your sleep. The nicotine in cigarettes is a stimulant that can keep you awake and interrupt your sleep patterns.

Can’t sleep, get up

If you’re lying in bed tossing and turning and you can’t fall asleep within 30 minutes or so, sometimes it’s better to get up and do a little light activity such as reading. This can help you relax and get you ready to fall asleep.

Avoid spicy and heavy late-night meals

Spicy food and heavy meals can disturb sleep, especially if they are eaten close to bedtime.

Dr. Arun K Garg

A global award winning physician with passion of engagement of the community in self-health. Medical Director South Asian Health Inst, Fraser Health

The 3 Principles Youth Group

By: Sanjana Karthik

The 3 Principles of Psychology (Mind, Consciousness and Thought) is a concept taught by Sydney Banks, who was also a Canadian broadcaster and producer. This is a concept that is showcased across the globe, supporting more people in experiencing a richer life. The 3 Principles Youth Group is a free opportunity for youth to have meaningful conversations once a week about the 3 Principles. These conversations were introduced and facilitated by Shenan Charania, a Transformative Coach who works with executives, business owners, leadership teams, and other such groups to help them access more creativity, efficiency, and productivity in their work.

He created the 3 Principles Youth Group to support youth’s understanding of their mind and live an enhanced and enriched life. Ketan Notay, who is one of the members of the 3 Principles Youth Group, has been exploring this concept for 2+ years. He recognizes the concept to be “A way of living life to its fullest.”

According to Felix Valariyil, who has also been studying the concept for 2+ years, it is a “manual to how our human mind works.” He elaborates on how it refers to the “Mind, Consciousness and Thought”, which according to Shenan Charania provides “an understanding of the fundamentals that describe how our reality as human beings is created from the inside out.” Learning about the 3 Principles allows us to navigate our own mind, which reflects well for our mind and body’s

well-being, and the world we can contribute to. The 3 Principles allow us to understand that we are all simply living in a thought-related world, where we experience our perspectives and not reality. Our perspectives and thoughts hence do not carry much merit with them. Our thoughts and perspectives also are what cause the feelings and emotions we experience, including stress, anxiety, depression, etc. Hence rather than attempting

Additionally, with regards to mental health, the benefits the 3 Principles of Psychology bestows us are tremendous. The principles lend itself to an awareness of how our mind works. It allows us to experience life in a more meditative state of mind. We are permitted to simply let thoughts come and go, knowing that they are simply self-created and not the reality. Valariyil finds that the principles grants the opportunity to “experience every feeling” and has shown him “that no feelings can truly bother you no matter how much they may affect you at the moment.” The 3 Principles allow us to explore concepts like grief and anxiety, without becoming the state of mind or becoming a victim to it. It allows us to fully experience our emotions, as they come and go; recognizing that they are originating from our thoughts, and thoughts are something we do not possess or have control over. Valariyil then ends with how “Having a clearer mind allows you to make better decisions in every way possible.

to change our thoughts, we can simply embrace them and realize that they do not carry much merit; allowing us to not act on our thoughts; allowing us to not define ourselves, our lives, or people based on that; and to experience the emotions that come with our thoughts as opposed to dismissing them. Through clarity, we can recognize the warmth that comes with our intuition and follow this gut feeling to help resolve our issues, as opposed to being stuck in our thought-related world and attempting to resolve things.

Overall, the 3 Principles as a concept has lent itself to a large change in the members of the 3 Principles Youth Group. As shared by Charania “The 3 principles Understanding - first articulated and brought to this world by Sydney Banks - gives human beings the opportunity to experience life again from their true essence, instead of their past experiences - which then allows them to live a life that is fulfilled with depth, meaning and truth. It helps people live and relate to each other with more value, inclusiveness, and understanding.”

YOU DESERVE TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED

Kashmir K. Besla (M.A., RCC)

Whether you call it therapy, counselling, psychotherapy or talk therapy, it is very much the same. An individual comes in to meet with a trained professional to talk about and resolve problems which are having a negative or problematic impact on their life. This can be anything from relationship issues, problematic behaviors, or beliefs that are harming one’s mental health. It may seem like a frightening

to consult a medical practitioner or get help from an accountant to file our taxes or recognize that physiotherapy for an injury may be beneficial. Why then do we resist in speaking to a trained professional regarding our mental health and personal issues?

The stigma of mental health continues to frighten us away from seeking

understanding our concerns is vital. The therapist is required to keep your information confidential unless you have plans to harm yourself, harm someone else, or children are being hurt. This will all be explained to you during the first session.

Therapy can take time; few issues are resolved in a single session. If new skills can be learned and practiced, and one can be patient with the process, success can be achieved. Many people carry negative experiences from childhood into their adult lives and do not understand why they continue to struggle. A good therapist can help you unpack those experiences and create a new narrative and understanding. You do not need to struggle alone anymore. Help is available, you just have to reach out and receive it.

Our South Asian culture has taught us that we need to keep our problems to ourselves, or to solve them within the home. Many issues can be resolved with the assistance of those that are close to us, but we would not expect them to assist in areas in which they are not trained. We find it acceptable

ing a problem which cannot be seen by others’ but is felt by the individual, also makes it hard to describe. Some people fear that they may be seen as crazy or weak because they are struggling. As a community, we need to overcome these barriers and learn that working towards resolving and

Kashmir K. Besla is a registered clinical counsellor with twenty-five years of work experience. She has a private practice in Surrey, BC. She feels honored to collaborate with people that have put their trust in her skills. Kashmir believes in the resiliency of humans and is humbled to be a witness to their lives. (778-218-1180)

Painkillers can be Harmful & Addictive.

What is CBD Oil, and why is it becoming a preferred alternative for body pain?

Painkillers can be a useful tool for managing pain, but they also come with a range of risks and side effects. Many painkillers are highly addictive, and over time, they can cause more harm than good.

Some of the potential risks of painkillers include:

Side Effects: Painkillers can cause a range of side effects, including drowsiness, nausea, constipation, and respiratory depression

Addiction: Painkillers can be highly addictive, and over time, they can lead to a dependency

Anxiety: Painkillers can cause anxiety as a side effect, particularly when they are taken for an extended period or in high doses

CBD Oil: A Natural & Vegan Alternative

If you’re looking for a natural and vegan alternative to painkillers, CBD oil may be worth considering

CBD Oil is derived from the hemp plant, and it contains a range for compounds that helps alleviate pain and inflammation

Here are some benefits of CBD Oil:

Natural and Vegan: CBD oil is a natural and vegan product, which means that it doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals or animal products

Anti-Inflammatory: CBD oil has properties which help reduce pain and inflammation throughout the body, including helping alleviate arthritis.

Non-Addictive: CBD oil is non-addictive, which means it does not cause any dependency

Regulates Stress levels: CBD oil has shown to help alleviate symptoms of stress and depression by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system to regulate mood, reduce stress levels, and promote feelings of relaxation

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TREATS CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU

Health Benefits of Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt (more affectionately known as froyo) is more than just delicious. It’s an easily customizable dessert that comes in a variety of flavors. Some people love it for its taste, but there are more that love it for its health benefits.

Calcium

Tired of drinking milk to get calcium? Treat yourself with some frozen yogurt!

Froyo has an average of 178 milligrams of calcium per half-cup serving, it’s clearly an excellent source of calcium. Calcium is well known for its positive effects on bones and teeth, but it does much more than keep them strong. Calcium intake can help reduce the growth of excess cells in the colon, which in turn could help prevent cancer.

Low calories

If you’re counting calories it can seem like every day is a struggle to eat with-

in your limits.

If you have a sweet tooth, you’re limited to only so many options. Luckily dessert fans can rejoice, frozen yogurt is here to save the day.

Frozen yogurt itself is a very low-calorie food, even when it’s flavored. If you’re careful with your toppings and serving size, you can have a nice low-calorie dessert if you choose to eat frozen yogurt.

Improve digestive health

Frozen yogurt is full of probiotics. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for the human body, and froyo is full of the two helpful organisms Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilous.

The helpful bacteria can help balance the amount of microflora in the gut. If you look for frozen yogurt that has the live and active culture’s seal, you’ll have a dessert that’s great for

digestive health.

Froyo has tons of protein

Cookies, cake, and other desserts may be tasty, but they don’t have much nutritional content. Traditional desserts are full of sugars and carbs, but frozen yogurt is full of protein.

Protein filled snacks can help you feel more satisfied. Frozen yogurt can be the perfect snack for people that need to feel full. There’s a lot of protein in a half cup of frozen yogurt, more than enough to justify this sweet treat occasionally.

Low fat

On top of all the health benefits, froyo has to offer, its low-fat content Wmay be the best.

Ice cream can be very fattening, but frozen yogurt has almost half the fat of ice cream. If you want to make sure that you’re keeping your fat content low, you can stick to non-fat flavors.

Pamper your taste buds with different cuisines

Each country or region across the globe has its own cuisine. Cuisine reflects the culture, tradition and history of any region or country. People adore different kinds of culinary delights using age old recipes which have been followed from generations. People who are passionate about food love to experience the taste of different culinary delights from different parts of the world. Some of the most famous cuisines that are suitable to every palate are Italian, Chinese, Indian, Mughlai, Continental, Arabic and many more.

There are various restaurants and fast-food joints that specialise in different cuisines. You can always look out for local restaurants that offer the best local cuisine of any country. However, if you wish to try international flavours, you have various leading global chains of restaurants and fast-food joints located in major

cities across the world that offer huge menus. World famous restaurants like Yo! Sushi, Royal China, Delhi Darbar, Mc Donald’s, Domino’s Pizza, Johnny Rockets, Nando’s, have their franchisees across the globe.

You don’t have to visit a restaurant always to relish your favourite cuisine. These restaurants and fast-food joints offer take away and home delivery options. Once you place an order, your meal is delivered to your doorsteps within no time. These days there are food delivery services like Skip-the-dishes, Uber Eats, Doordash etc., which you can use to get the food delivered to your door. For times when you are not in a mood to dine out or when you wish to have some delicious restaurant food at work, you can place an order from any of your favourite restaurants and enjoy fresh hot and delicious food delivered to you. Some restaurants offer free home deliveries whereas some may

charge a small fee. You don’t even have to search for restaurant phone numbers to place your orders anymore. You can now order your favourite food from any of the most preferred restaurants online. There are various websites that help you order food online. All you need to do is, search for an online portal in your city that offers food delivery option. These websites have a huge database of various restaurants, home delivery menus, ratings, reviews and much more.

So, if you wish to experience the superior Japanese Cuisine for meal today, you can go online and check out various Japanese restaurants’ food delivery menus. You can select all that you wish to order, and your delicious Japanese food will reach you in no time.

So, what you waiting for? Your favourite cuisine is just few clicks away. Place all your food delivery orders online and enjoy delicious culinary delights from different parts of the world at the comfort of your own surroundings.

Oven Cleaning Without the Chemicals

Oven cleaning can be one of the most tedious of all cleaning tasks. Unless you line your oven with aluminum foil before every use, you’re more than likely to have spillage and crumbs at the bottom. Even self-cleaning ovens can’t get all the charred remains off the sides or the base. That’s when the heavy-duty cleaning comes in.

However, homemade oven cleaning solutions can work just as well as store-bought cleaners in tackling tough food residue on the inside of your oven. Read through the following solutions that can be created with items you already have in your pantry!

Baking Soda Paste

For such a simple solution, this works surprisingly well on tough-to-clean oven messes. Mix one part baking soda with enough water to make a paste, coat your oven and let it sit overnight. Once it hardens, don rubber gloves and use an old spatula to scrape the residue off. If you have a hard time scraping off the caked-on

solution, use a wet sponge to loosen it. However, be warned that this can get messy before the cleaned surface is revealed.

Salt, Vinegar and Heat

Heat your oven to between 125 and 250 degrees. Once warmed, spray the oven surface with water and vinegar and add salt to any caked-on grime. This method seems to require a little elbow grease and may not work for all spills, but adding a little baking soda to the vinegar-and-water solution may be all you need to loosen even the toughest grime and restore your oven to sparkling cleanliness.

Soap and Baking Soda

This method begins with sprinkling dry baking soda on your oven floor. After letting it sit for a few minutes, take three teaspoons of borax, onefourth cup of vinegar and one-eighth cup of dish soap and mix it with two cups of hot water in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto the baking soda and let it sit overnight. Wipe

away with a cloth or sponge and use the remaining solution to tackle any tougher spills or stains.

Clearly, adding baking soda to your arsenal of home-cleaning supplies is a must when it comes to oven and appliance cleaning. If you suspect your oven isn’t heating to temperature, cooking unevenly or malfunctioning in any way and giving it a thorough cleaning doesn’t help, consider calling a local professional to check the lines and rule out any electrical issues. However, keeping your oven clean and stain-free is one way to make sure buildup on the oven floor won’t potentially cause a fire or set off your smoke alarms. Stay on top of oven cleaning by running not only your oven’s self-clean setting but also tackling any larger or set-in stains with one of the solutions listed above!

Happy cleaning!

RAUNAQ SINGH

The Man Behind Surrey’s Bandra Café

Raunaq Singh, along with Lionel Crasto, his business partner who has spent 40 years in the food industry together they launched Bandra Café. Raunak Singh was born and raised in Bandra and spent his childhood in Chimbai, a Koli fishermen village.

Raunaq’s background was inspired by the various street delicacies of Bombay and being from the metropolitan area helped him develop his love and passion for cooking. Upon his graduation from the prestigious IHM Bombay (Dadar Catering College), he worked for the Taj Mahal Group of Hotels, where he polished his talents and knowledge. After a few years of working in the United States, he chose to settle in the Vancouver region along with his wife Kaajal,

current manager at Bandra Café, two daughters, Khushi & Aarzu, son Ansh. Their family has been here since 2002.

Bandra is a cultural and religious melting pot, which is reflected in Bandra Café’s food and decor. They attempted to include the mood and flavor of numerous food spots like Elco style Chaats, Frankie’s, Pan Rolls, and Potato Chops at Bandra Café. They also find inspiration from Bombay’s famed Irani cafés, with European dark wooden seats and white tabletops, and meals like Salli boti, Kheema Pav, Bun Maska, and Mawa Cake. A range of hot and cold beverages are also available, ranging from our famous Bombay Chai, Shaadi wali coffee, and Lattes to Fresh Lime soda, Banta Soda, and milkshakes. This location is ideal for all age groups, business meetings, students, and party goers since they have weekend live music, DJ nights, open mic, karaoke, and other events.

Bandra café’ is the first fully licensed Indian inspired Cafe in the Greater Vancouver area. Bandra Café was founded on their memorable years in Bandra, Bombay, treasured recollections, valued connections, and lifelong friendships. “My notion of the cafe is a place to hang out and chill with friends, which I did as a teen and young adult in Bombay, where coming to a cafe was an everyday habit to catch up on local and international happenings.”

Raunaq continuously gives back to the community by providing hot meals, donating to religious institutions, supporting youth communities, and hiring new employees. Any Mumbai darshan is incomplete without a few hours at Bandra Cafe, and whether you are a Mumbaikar or travelling from outside, you must visit Bandra at least once.

AMRITSARI KULCHA

Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale is one of the city’s oldest addresses when it comes to Amritsari kulche. You must try their renowned aloo kulcha when you are in Amritsar.

Seven layers of flour, a lot of patience, and a generous amount of anything — from potatoes to paneer to cauliflower — can be used to stuff a kulcha to produce a delectable dish. A hot tandoor is used to cook the dough after it has been flattened out.

One of the rare foods in the entire world that even has its own sound, the crispy crunch, is the renowned kulcha. And speaking of crunchy, the history of the kulcha has plenty of it.

The Indus Valley civilization is when tandoors and tandoori cooking first appeared. The stuffed kulcha, however, is said to have originated from naan. Meanwhile, Naan arrived in

One can only speculate that this creation was born in an anonymous kitchen one fine day when a cook decided that the naan was just plain boring and decided to stuff the naan with some interesting ingredients.

Despite this, there is evidence demonstrating that Amritsar and kulcha have a history dating back at least 200 years. The seven-layered pastry technique is said to have been introduced by the French cooks of English officers. Even Shah Jahan once adored his naans and kulchas. And the Nawab of Hyderabad used seven kulchas to create his coat of arms.

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We automatically associate Amritsar with the word “kulchas” when we ask for them, kulchas are synonymous with the city.

Brittle, dry or splitting nails are a common health problem affecting both men and women alike. Aging, frequent exposure to water and excessive use of nail polish, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, exposure to chemicals, dry environment etc. are some of the factors that cause brittle nails.

Here are some home remedies for brittle nails using 7 common kitchen ingredients.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil helps moisturise the nails, improve blood circulation, soften the cuticle and makes them stronger. Massage each nail with warm coconut oil for a minute to prevent dryness and to strengthen them against breaking off.

Sea Salt

Soaking nails in sea salt and water solution is one of the simplest methods to heal brittle nails. Adding lemon juice to the solution is also a healthy alternative.

COMMON KITCHEN INGREDIENTS TO STRENGTHEN BRITTLE NAILS

Almond oil

Almonds are rich in antioxidants and nutrients, which help nourish the nails and prevent brittleness. To a teaspoon of almond oil, add some lemon juice, mix well and massage fingers with it or soak fingers in it for under 2 minutes.

dip nails in this solution for 10 minutes.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice contains Vitamin C that is a powerful antioxidant which fights free radicals to prevent damage. To make use of this benefit for the nails, dip a cotton ball in some freshly squeezed lemon juice, wipe each nail with it and wash nails with warm water.

Olive oil

It helps in the absorption of calcium and improves bone mineralisation to strengthen brittle nails. Just dip your fingers in olive oil for 10 minutes or massage the nails with olive oil.

Apple cider vinegar

Tomato juice

The antioxidant property and protein content in tomato will strengthen the nail texture and help heal brittle nails. To 2 tablespoons of tomato juice, add 2 drops of rosemary oil and

Apple cider vinegar contains moisturising compounds which prevents the breaking of nails. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 2-3 cups of warm water, dip a cotton ball to the mixture and apply on the nails.

SUSHIL TOORA

An Ambitious Realtor®

I was born in the capital of India, otherwise known as New Delhi. Growing up in a city like Delhi, traits such as drive, ambition, and hard work were naturally attained due to the competitive environment of such a highly populated area. Right after I finished college at JDM, I started working for the account department of the Delhi Administration.

After working for 4 years for the Government of India I met my now husband Raj Toora at a family function. After our marriage my husband moved to Canada 1994 to start a new life. Shortly after, I moved to Canada as well.

Now, I am the mother of two handsome boys, who will always be my priority. Taking care of the children and dayto-day chores at home were part of the reason I was never

able to work full-time, but I was always thinking about how I could expand my skill set and build a career.

I took part-time classes and finished high school, and that was the beginning of my non-stop love and journey towards my Canadian dreams. My first job in Canada was in the travel and tourism industry where I spent 4 years before starting to work for Fraser health.

Watching my husband designing beautiful houses, I was always searching for beautiful houses around me to buy for us. That’s how my passion towards becoming a real estate agent developed. I was always positive that my hard work. My skills and wide network will make a way for my success.

When we talk about safety, in our minds, we may imagine the images of a pylon on the road, a person wearing a safety harness and a hard hat or someone with a safety vest. The aspect of safety is very broad. In trucking, the word safety can refer to the safety of the commercial truck driver, the safety of the other vehicles on the road, the safety the people working in the warehouse loading and unloading the trailers and so on.

Hiring a commercial truck driver is a task with high responsibility. An employer should be very careful while making a choice of hiring a commercial truck driver. The employer should check a variety of things like, do a background check on the driver, check N abstract provided by ICBC, check his personal and work history etc.

A reference check from the driver’s previous employers plays an important role. This confirms the work

ethics of the driver. The employer should try to get as many reference checks as they can. These reference checks should be kept in file for the audit purposes.

Sending the driver for a road test is also very important. This can give a fair idea to the employer how safe the commercial truck driver is and how he behaves when he is behind the wheels among other vehicles on the road.

Only doing a few checks at the time of hiring is not sufficient. The employer should do periodic checks on the commercial truck drivers. He should obtain an updated N abstract from ICBC every year, send the driver again for a road test with a qualified trainer etc.

The employer should do an annual safety check on the drivers which includes the information on how many tickets the commercial driver

has received, how many logbook violations he has received or how many CVSE (commercial vehicle safety enforcement) violations he has received during the roadside inspections.

At the end, it all depends on the employer which commercial driver he hires and if he had made the right choice of hiring him.

from: Safety Matters Consulting Ltd.

Excellence in Public Services Award

Delta Police Department (DPD) Traffic Specialty Dog Unit (TSDU)

The Delta Police Department’s Traffic Specialty Dog Unit (TSDU) was implemented in 2020 for criminal interdiction and to make Delta safer. TSDU is comprised of Constables Sunny Gahunia and Catherine Fiddick, and their K9 partners, Remi and Ziva, who are trained to detect drugs and firearms. In addition to criminal interdiction activities, TSDU focuses on traffic safety and enforcement, education and crime prevention initiatives.

Since inception, the TSDU has continued to excel in public service and made Delta safer by:

• taking over 147 unsafe drivers (including prohibited and impaired) off Delta’s roads

• assisting with over 1,000 Patrol calls

• submitting 111 Reports to Crown Counsel recommending various charges including trafficking, firearms possession, homicide, prohibited and impaired driving, and weapons breaches

• recovering 14 stolen vehicles

• deploying over 855 times

• seizing over $50,000 in cash and street drugs, including crack cocaine and fentanyl

• participating in over 92 community engagement/demonstration activities

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Businessman of the Year Award

Shinda Aheer (Aheer Transportation Ltd.)

One of the great strengths of our East Indian Community is the strong Family Ties that exist amongst our people. For Shinda Aheer, as a young boy new in Canada, it was his parents who taught him about the importance of honesty, hard work, dedication, and staying true to your dreams. He started in his twenties as a truck driver but soon he bought his employer’s failing trucking company. This was his first taste of risk-taking and he learnt that it was very important to never give up on your dreams….no matter how challenging some of the ups & downs can be.

His vision was to build a strong asset-based company infrastructure from which to expand his company via strategic business acquisitions and to also assemble a strong management team including family members like his brothers, and of course, his wife Leida Aheer. His business vision proved successful as he was able to buy strong companies like Indian River and Team, and to also assemble large properties to support their company’s growth. He owes his success to his longtime loyal customers, many of whom he now counts as friends. Becoming a dominant Ocean Container Trucking & Container Handling Storage provider in Port Vancouver has allowed their company to humbly give back to the community through participating in many charities, festivals, parades and at Guru Ravidas Sikh Temple in Burnaby.

Shinda Aheer says, “Canada is truly a multi-cultural nation of opportunity that will reward those who are honest, dedicated to their vision, who are willing to work hard, and who believe in their God. My late parents truly taught me well.”

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Volunteer of the Year Award

Akanksha Gopal (Kidsplay Foundation)

The importance of KidsPlay Foundation’s women leaders cannot be overstated. These women bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills to the table, which has resulted in more effective and inclusive decision-making. One such woman is Akanksha Gopal - she serves as a role model for other women and young girls, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and careers in leadership. Through her collaborative leadership style, she leads us to a more inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and productivity. We thank Akanksha and her unconditional and unwavering faith in the organization. It takes a village to raise a child, we are that village.

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Community Crusader Award

Resham ‘Paul’ Dosanjh

Paul has been making a significant difference in the lives of people in the community over the past three decades. He has generously dedicated his personal time and energy to help, support and empower the vulnerable members of our society through various voluntary initiatives to help resolve their issues, problems and improve their overall quality of life.

His lengthy volunteer history includes serving Progress Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society since 2005 by supporting the residents at its 72-unit Senior’s Assisted and 54-unit Independent Living housing facilities. Paul has proven to be an inspirational leader and exemplary role model having volunteered approximately 34,000+ hours by working 40 hours per week with PICS Society. One of Paul’s greatest attributes is that he cares deeply about the well-being of others and has gained the trust of the seniors who regularly confide in him. Listening with a kind and sympathetic ear, he enthusiastically assists, educates and encourages the seniors to make their own life choices and to voice their opinions, including but not limited to, the care they receive. Many seniors deal with the issue of feeling that their voices aren’t being heard and helping them to stand up for themselves and take an interest to improve upon their welfare is his passion.

Paul has received multiple awards for his lifelong dedication to volunteerism.

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Inspiring Personality Award

Parminder Makkar

Parminder Makkar was born and brought up in Punjab, India. He completed his Bachelor of Science and Masters in Botany from Punjabi University, Patiala. He started his career in banking and worked as a Branch manager in Bank of Punjab. He immigrated to Canada in 2005.

Parminder started his first job here as s Supervisor, with State Bank of India (Canada). After working there for 2 years, he moved to Bank of Montreal in 2007 as Financial Services Manager and worked there until 2011. Before becoming Notary Public, he worked as Mortgage and Financial Advisor until 2018 independently. Parminder always had a passion for Law, and it always fascinated him. Parminder joined Simon Fraser University in 2015 and completed Master’s in Applied Legal Studies (MA-ALS) in 2017 and was commissioned as Notary Public at Supreme Court of British Columbia in June 2018. He has been practicing as Notary Public at Little India Plaza, Surrey since then.

Parminder has been a longtime supporter of Canadian Cancer society and Surrey Memorial Foundation. He also supports other charitable societies such as Pingalwara Society and will continue to advocate for special causes near and dear to him.

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Excellence in Art & Culture Award

Luv Randhawa

Luv Randhawa is a singer, songwriter, and entertainer. His career in the music industry dates to 1999 with North America’s first Fusion Bhangra band “Signia” which had several album releases that were very successful. Luv has topped Worldwide iTunes Charts with many of his catchy singles and album releases in both English and Indian music. Most recently he hit #1 on Worldwide iTunes Charts with his album “Taqdeer...My Destiny” released September 23, 2021. He also hit #2 on the Canadian iTunes R&B/Soul Charts with his mainstream album entitled “Believe in Me’” released October 2020.

Luv is the first South-Asian Canadian artist to receive the Queens Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Pin in 2022. He was awarded the 2021 Certificate of Appreciation from The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. He has also been awarded the 2021 Surrey Arts and Business Award/Music Award by the Surrey Board of Trade and the 2020 & 2021 Best International Artist by the prestigious UK Bhangra Awards. Luv has received a 202 Certificate of Accolades from the House of Commons (Canadian Parliament) for his achievements in Music and Culture.

Luv continues to be rewarded and recognized for his accomplishments and promoting cultural diversity while keeping the world entertained by yet creating more enticing music. Luv’s passion for healing the world with his universal music, also advocates for his work as a Philanthropist. His Luv4Humanity Foundation gave away Scholarships in 2021 to schools within the community to help the Music and Arts Programs. Most recently Luv released a single called “Naam Simran” where all proceeds of the single went to Khalsa Aid.

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Excellence in Innovative Services

Seema Tripathi

Seema Tripathi is the Director of Employment and Innovative Services at UNITI. She is empowering people with diverse abilities to be economically included in their communities by having meaningful real jobs!

She always wanted to work with people in a way that would empower them and that lead her to do her masters in social work, work as an employment specialist, managing an employment service and now work as a “Director of Employment and Innovative Services”. In this role, she will continue to work passionately towards empowering people to have control and choice in their lives, helping them to have a spectrum of experiences which would help them to have a richer and fuller life.

Whenever her team supports anyone to obtain meaningful employment it gets her excited! More excited than when she got her first job! All she wants is employment to be a natural conversation for the people whom they support! When she is not pursuing this dream, you will find her busy trying out something fancy in the kitchen or enjoying a cup of coffee reading a book!

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Industry Marvel Award

GARRY SANGHA

Garry Sangha, CEO of the Crystal Consulting Group of Businesses, was born in India and immigrated to Canada with his parents and sister to seek a better life. His father was a prominent Indian businessman and government officer who sought to start a fresh life in Canada. They came in the construction business, which is constantly looking for people who aren’t afraid of hard labour and horrible working conditions. After considerable soul searching and early effort, they embraced an opportunity offered by a big developer in 2005 and founded Crystal Consultancy Inc. (CCI) to provide plasterboard services.

They developed to become British Columbia’s largest plasterboard maker in less than a decade. “Grand on King George,” their debut project, is an extraordinary design for a 341-unit residential skyscraper rising 46 stories with 6 floors of commercial space that sold out instantly. The CCI Group of Companies is highly broad and provides a wide range of standard services. Kanin Construction Management (KCM) oversees the whole building process for some of British Columbia’s most prominent developers. Allure Venture is a Surrey City Centre-based real estate development company.

Garry also became involved in the game as a coach and administrator in Surrey. He was influential in the foundation of Surrey’s largest football club, the Central City Breakers (CCB), as well as the development of the annual Mayor’s Cup, which would go on to become one of the province’s and country’s finest athletic contests.

He just received the prestigious Drishti Business Person of the Year Award for his business achievements. The CCI Group Mental Health Society, is a cause close to their hearts. The tragic suicide death of his mother’s sister prompted the foundation of the organisation.

Garry Sangha believes that we must be role models for the community, demonstrating by our activities that we care and that more is always possible. He recommends, “Speak what you mean and mean what you say.”

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PREDICTIONS

APRIL - JUNE 2023

Aries: During this period, you’ll be asking impulsive questions and giving even more impulsive answers. This reshapes your working world into a more creative form and increases romance in your love life many times over. A parent-child bond is ready to be reviewed or restarted and becomes so much stronger. Wanting to believe hot gossip doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true!

Taurus: Blissful living is on the cards and your deepest love dreams can come true. Meanwhile, action spurs on you your home plans – which could mean a smart new address or

interesting new neighbors. Helping you in all you do is your new realistic attitude to money – and being with the kind of people who appreciate you. However, your success will cause envy in the family unless you share it.

Gemini: You are the luckiest and most loving zodiac sign for this period as the Sun shines on you. You are now free from secret self-doubt and just when you really need leadership skills, then they are there. There could be a very imaginative and beautiful wedding day for someone close and if you’re single, a meeting at that wedding may spark a romance that feels simply meant to be. Do try

and see the difference between being kind and being a pushover.

Cancer: Every effort you put into a project will be more than doubled by the others involved and your name will be at the top of a very important list. You’ll be better off if you forget drastic health improvement plans and take a gentler route to fitness.

Leo: Passion and energy burn brights up, but this can almost give you too much attraction power, so do resist making your love life too complex. Your intuition is sharper than ever,

so you know just what is on the minds of people who really matter in your life. Remember that money that is easy to win can be even easier to waste.

Virgo: You have the energy and direct approach that gets your ideas across clearly – so very different from your usual softly-softly approach. A fog of indecision can clear from your mind, leaving you ready for anything. You could find yourself next to the love of your life on a very special journey. Neglected relatives can turn hostile – do give them a call.

Libra: A mix of fresh ideas and clear thinking makes you very successful for this period. You can make fast progress in your career and get the attention of a powerful person with a crucial place to fill. However, you are also ready to do some spare time study that will keep you ahead of the game. Your love life is due to get the gentle shake-up it needs, and you will shine in any test of talent Don’t ask a question if you are not prepared to listen to the answer.

Scorpio: You have the ability to take control of your ambitions and turn a no into a yes overnight. Any doubts you have about coping with the extra demands will be proved unfounded. You also have the charm and certainty about your own beliefs that is just what a special group is looking for. You can also deal with deeply hidden family jealousy and make everyone feel that they count. Try to resist showing off any new-made wealth.

Sagittarius: Horizons both in travel and learning is so much broader now and you can find a way to get back beside someone who moved on. But major life moves should always be for yourself not for others. Your trust gets a boost, encouraging total honesty. You are so much stronger than you think, able to let worries float away and the Sun will open an opportunity for partners to work together on a plan that really matters. Stay at the right of the line between advice and criticism during this period.

Capricorn: Get ready for a passionate mystery tour as the feeling that love has nothing more to show you switches to fresh and exciting togetherness. The past has no place in your new-look relationships. A legal or official go-ahead you need is close, so make sure that all the loose ends are tied up. You will experience a richly romantic time with a special someone. Tackling a knowledge gap is smarter than trying to hide it.

Aquarius: The Sun is setting you up for luck and fun in your life. Though your work brings greater challenges this time they are the ones you want. You’ll be getting even closer to someone special because now both of you can say what you think is good about the relationship and what you would like to change. Lifelong promises can be made and kept – and a family reformed.

Pisces: This period is the perfect time to find your perfect home or to restyle your current

one – the results will be so good you could turn interior design into a career! A key focus for you is your health – start a fitness routine now and you will see it through. You could also turn a small amount of cash into a fortune – just save it or spend it wisely. Love words could go astray, so ensure you direct them carefully.

Karishma is a professionally certified Intuitive Psychic, Tarot Reader, Numerologist, Astrologer, and a Reiki/Crystal Healer with an international client base. She is dedicated to those who are inquiring into the deeper exploration of their own life experiences; looking for clarity, stimulating new perspectives within one’s own life dynamic. Her sessions engage non-linear therapeutic perspectives of guidance for emotional well-being and facilitate creative expansion into higher realms of consciousness.

For any personal queries, you can contact her at, WhatsApp and Phone Number: 6725138781

Website: www.karishmaoberoipsychic.com

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The Befuddled Consumer

How a rise in the available number of jobs might not be a good thing for the economy (and for you)

On one hand, Canada is continuously adding more and more new jobs into the economy while on the other, companWy-wide layoffs continue to rise. With this in mind, we cannot help but wonder what the economy will look like in the next 2-3 years and the impact this phenomenon shall have on the average Canadian.

In the traditional sense, a recession may be characterized by low/negative growth in the GDP, decrease in prices, credit impairment, bankruptcy and the main ingredient of this conversation – company-wide layoffs. While this might not be a surprise for those scrolling through the metaverse or keeping a keen eye on international news, according to Jessy Bains, Editor at LinkedIn news, these layoffs can be seen all around us as we watch world renowned companies such as Amazon, the Hudson’s Bay Company, BestBuy and Bed Bath and Beyond, continue to dismiss workers or even close entire stores.

On one hand people are losing jobs. On the other hand, there are new jobs.

If one were to analyze this situation from an economic point of view, it might be said that since companies continue to lay off more and more workers, new workers or immigrant workers enter the market creating an increase in the pool of ‘supply’ of labour as well as an increase in the demand for jobs at the same time, or quite simply, an influx of people willing to work. And are these people able to find work? Yes. According to the Labor Force Survey, the unemployment rate in Canada holds steady at a mere 5%. So, if more and more jobs enter the market and people find work, why are people suddenly so worried about recession?

So, here’s the thing. An increase in jobs might not be a good thing.

Strictly speaking from an economic viewpoint, yes, an increase in the number of available job opportunities may not necessarily be a good thing for the economy. Here’s how it works. As more and more job opportunities are available in the market, more and more people begin to work, quite naturally (or even do job hopping,

which is characterized by professionals changing their jobs frequently and voluntarily.) When the number of people continues to progress, they have an increased power to spend which leads to an increase in the demand for products. And when demand for products rises and the supply cannot keep up, as one would expect, the average prices rise, giving birth to inflation. So, how does the government respond to inflation?

By increasing interest rates thereby limiting consumers’ spending ability. This vicious cycle continues to go on, and its effects can be seen all around us. Things as simple as groceries, are at an all-time high. According to Canada’s Food Price Report for 2023, the average family of four in British Columbia will see an increase of $1065 CAD in their grocery bills for the year in the next few months. Another fact that has been injected into our lives by giant retail stores is “shelflation”; investigations into consumers complaining about their milk turning sour even before the expiration dates conclude that due to supply chain disruptions (that may

shorten a product’s life), less-than-fresh food continues to be served on Wshelves. When the shelf-life is compromised and shortened, it not only affects the economy, but our health as well.

At present, no one knows when this will end– when will prices begin decreasing for once? Or when will the economy begin growing? However, till then, what we can do is hope for a better future.

By: Srishti Aery

Car batteries are regarded as one of the most important parts of a car. Aside from the fact that it’s what gives your car the power to run, it’s also what aids you when you’re stuck in a predicament and need your car to start up as fast as possible.

Regular car battery maintenance is very important in ensuring your car stays running at optimal levels.

Checking Battery Level

If necessary, use a voltage meter to measure the remaining charge. When necessary, give it a charge with the engine running. Finally, be sure to check the charge level often and replace the battery when it is no longer functioning.

Identifying Corrosion Buildup

Open the car hood and locate any exposed metal on the battery. If present, look for any green or white

A Quick Guide to Car Battery Maintenance

discoloration, which can also be a sign of corrosion. To access the battery terminals, you will likely need to remove the battery coverings. Once they are exposed, use a small mirror to observe any residue on the bottom of the posts. If corrosion is present, it should appear as a white, chalky powder.

To maintain battery connections, start by cleaning any corrosion or dirt off the terminals and posts using a damp cloth or baking soda and water paste. Then, using a wire brush, clean off any remaining corrosion on the posts.

Avoiding Overcharging

Overcharging can cause oxidation of the electrolyte and the resulting buildup of sediment, ultimately leading to reduced battery life. However, there are other dangers associated with overcharging your car battery.

It can cause rapid erosion of the plates in the battery, lead to the internal temperatures of the battery rising, and cause corrosion of the case and terminals. Check the battery regularly with a voltmeter to be sure it’s charging correctly.

Storing Your Battery Properly

If a battery is stored for an extended period, it should be recharged every two or three months. When choosing a storage location, it should be in a cool, dry environment with good air circulation, away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

It’s also important to keep the terminals clean and regularly check the battery’s charge and water levels. If a battery is maintained correctly, it will last for a long time, saving money, time, and hassle.

Change is the fact of the universe. As a human, we do everything to provide best to ourselves and our families. As a human nature, we need break from our daily lives so that we can rejuvenate ourselves for the future. And here come the Travel Industry.

Travelling is incredible and are a big part of people’s lives. For many people, leisure travel is a way to reward themselves after working hard, while for some, traveling is a routine that can’t be broken. People, both old and young alike, love traveling. For older people, leisure travel could include relaxing on a cruise, by the beach, or going on pre-planned tours on a bus with plenty of other people.

Vacations and leisure travel can be a great way to reduce stress and take a break from the daily

Take A Break From The Daily Grind

grind. Taking time off from work and everyday life can help us relax and recharge, giving us the opportunity to enjoy new experiences, explore different cultures, and make lasting memories.

Traveling provides an opportunity to step away from our regular routines and experience something new. It gives us the chance to explore places we’ve never been before, meet new people, try different foods, or just relax on a beach somewhere far away. The change of scenery can help reduce stress levels by providing a break from the everyday hustle and bustle of life.

Travel is the main thing you purchase that makes you more extravagant”. We, at Tinsel Travel, swear by this and put our efforts in satisfying travel dreams that make you

perpetually rich constantly.

We have been moving excellent encounters for a considerable length of time through our professional team of travel administrations. We are in located the heart of Surrey/Delta and just a call away. Once you call us and give your requirements all you must do is sit and relax and enjoy with your time with friends and family. Our travel experts will provide you with tailor-made itineraries/trip-options so that you have multiple choices to choose from.

For any tickets’ enquiry, hotel reservations, tour packages just call us at 877-553-0814 and you will get the best and economical quote as per your travel requirements.

What is Tension and Relaxation?

OSHO,

Please talk about tension and relaxation. When I am alert, there is a subtle tension which I need to maintain this wakefulness. It winds me up like a spring and then I feel horrible. How can I stay awake without all this tension? How to find a stillness, though busy?

being aware with day-to-day, routine actions, and while you are doing your routine actions, remain relaxed. There is no need to be tense. When you are washing the floor, what is the need to be tense? Or when you are cooking the food, what is the need to be tense?

THERE IS NOT a single thing in life which requires your tension. It is just your unawareness and your impatience.

Accept yourself.

This is the way existence wants you to be. Some trees are taller; some trees are smaller. But the smaller trees are not tense -- neither are the taller trees full of ego. Existence needs variety. Somebody is stronger than you; somebody is more intelligent than you -- but in something, you also must be more talented than anybody else.

OSHO: I will just tell a small anecdote.

One day a man from a small village in the mountains sees a tourist driving his car backwards up a narrow road towards the top of the mountain. The man stops him and says, “Why are you driving backwards?”

The tourist replies, “They told me that there is no room to turn a car around on top of the mountain.”

The man says, “I have lived here all my life. I know there is enough space to turn around.”

Half an hour later, he sees the tourist driving down again, backwards. He stops the car and says, “What are you doing now?”

The tourist replies, “You were right. There was enough room to turn around.”

Whatever I have said is simple: Start

I have not found anything -- and I have lived in all kinds of ways, with all kinds of people. And I have always been puzzled: why are they tense?

It seems tension has nothing to do with anything outside you, it has something to do within you. Outside you always find an excuse only because it looks so idiotic to be tense without any reason. Just to rationalize, you find some reason outside yourself to explain why you are tense.

But tension is not outside you, it is in your wrong style of life. You are living in competition -- that will create tension. You are living in continuous comparison -- that will create tension. You are always thinking either of the past or of the future, and missing the present which is the only reality -- that will create tension.

IT IS A QUESTION of simple understanding; there is no need of any competition with anybody. You are yourself, and as you are, you are perfectly good.

Just find your own talent. Nature never sends any single individual without some unique gift. Just a little search... perhaps you can play on the flute better than the president of the country can be a president -- you are a better flautist than he is a president.

There is no question of any comparison. Comparison leads people astray. Competition keeps them continuously tense, and because their life is empty, they never live in the moment. All they do is to think of the past, which is no more, or project in the future, which is not yet.

This whole thing drives people almost abnormal -- insane. Otherwise, there is no need: no animal goes mad, no tree needs any psychoanalysis. The whole existence is living in constant celebration, except man. He is sitting aloof, tense, worried.

A SMALL LIFE, and you are losing it and every day death is coming closer. That creates even more angst -“Death is coming closer and I have not even started living.” Most people realize only when they die that they

were alive -- but then it is too late. Just live the moment.

And whatever qualities and whatever talents you have, use them to the fullest.

ONE OF THE MYSTICS in India, Kabir, was a weaver. He had thousands of followers and still he continued to weave clothes. Even kings were his followers.

The king of Varanasi asked him,

it and my soul is in it. I have poured my whole being in it. Be careful, use it with tenderness and love and remember, Kabir has woven it especially for you, Lord.”

And it was not something that he was addressing to anybody in particular -- any customer! This was his contribution. He used to say to his disciples, “What else can I do? I am doing my best: I can weave, I can sing, I can dance -- and I am immensely contented.”

And existence will be immensely enriched by your grace, by your relaxation, by your silence, by your awareness.

You will not leave the world without contributing something valuable to it. But people are always looking at others, at what others are doing -- somebody is playing the flute and you cannot, and immediately there is misery; somebody is painting, and you cannot, and there is misery.

WHATEVER YOU ARE doing, do it with such love, with such care that the smallest thing in the world becomes a piece of art. It will bring great joy to you. And it will create a world without competition, without comparison; it will give dignity to all people; it will restore their pride, which religions have destroyed.

In my whole life, I have never judged any person. If God is happy with him, why should I be worried whether he is a thief or a murderer? PerWhaps that is the function existence wants him to do. All that is needed is that he should do it with as much artfulness and as much intelligence as he can gather -with his totality.

“Master, it doesn’t look good, it makes us feel embarrassed. We can take care of you. There is no need for you to weave clothes and every week on market day, go into the market to sell your clothes. Just think of us: people laugh at us.”

Kabir said, “I can understand your problem, but I have only one talent and that is to weave beautiful clothes. If I stop doing it, who will do it? And God comes in different faces, in different bodies, to purchase clothes every week in the marketplace.”

He used to address every customer, “Lord, be very careful of the cloth. I have been weaving it, not just like any other weaver -- my songs are in

WHATEVER YOU ARE doing, if there is contentment and a feeling that this whole existence is nothing but the manifestation of godliness, that we are traveling on holy earth, that whomever you are meeting, you are meeting God -- there is no other way; only faces are different, but the inner reality is the same -- all your tensions will disappear. And the energy that is involved in tensions will start becoming your grace, your beauty.

Then life will not be just an ordinary, routine, day-to-day existence, but a dance from cradle to grave.

OSHO: The Hidden Splendor, Chapter 11 OSHO Times international/ courtesy OSHO International Foundation.

"Any act done with totality becomes

your prayer.

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What is Business Liability Insurance and What Does It Cover?

For most businesses, understanding the importance of liability insurance is an essential part of staying compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. In this article, we will break down exactly what business liability insurance means and discuss why investing in a policy might be necessary for your organization.

As a business owner, CEO, vice president, or senior manager, you are likely aware of the need for liability insurance. After all, you want to be sure that your company is well-protected against the potential risks that come with running an organization and engaging in different types of activities. But what exactly is business liability insurance?

Commercial or business liability insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection for businesses if they are sued for causing third-party property damage or injuries due to their negligence or accidental mistakes. Coverage includes compensatory damages awarded to the plaintiff and any legal fees incurred as a result of the lawsuit, regardless of the outcome. This type of insurance is especially important in cases where businesses may be held liable for large amounts of money due to negligence or other errors made by their staff or themselves.

Business liability insurance generally covers professional liability, bodily injuries, property damages, or other material losses. In addition, it can also include

other forms of coverage depending on the nature of the business, such as:

1. Product liability: It safeguards businesses from legal action related to harm resulting from their products, whether it is due to an issue in the design, manufacturing process, how it was marketed, or lack of safety warnings. It covers any costs associated with claims that may arise from faulty components and incorrect labeling.

2. Management liability: It offers comprehensive coverage to protect executives from a wide range of potential liabilities, including allegations of misrepresentation, violations of laws or regulations, wrongful terminations, and failure to act in the best interests of the company.

3. Pollution liability: This insurance provides financial protection for potential third-party injuries, damages to property, and environmental damage that may arise from either a gradual or sudden event occurring at the insured job site. This coverage includes fees associated with civil fines, penalties, and assessments, as well as costs incurred in emergency response and clean-up efforts due to pollution. In addition to on-site occurrences, it also offers coverages for transportation exposures such as loading and unloading materials.

4. Cyber liability: This Coverage provides enhanced business liability

protection that safeguards against the increasing threats associated with technology systems and customer data in the digital landscape.

Overall, commercial liability insurance is a must for businesses and organizations of all sizes. It helps to protect the business from legal claims due to negligence or mistakes made by either its staff or owners. At AMC Insurance Services, we understand that business owners need to be protected from a wide range of liabilities, which is why we offer comprehensive insurance plans tailored to your unique needs.

We provide free quotes on all our plans, either by a phone call at 866-350-8555 or by filling out the form available on our website: amcinsurance.ca We look forward to providing you with the peace of mind of knowing that whatever life throws your way, you are well protected.

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Tony Bal’s journey in Canada began when he came to Surrey BC, along with his family, in 2002 as a Permanent Resident. He has a master’s degree in agriculture. Initially he worked as a security supervisor and later as an owner-operator for North Shore Taxi.

In December 2007, Tony got his Real Estate license and started practising. In the beginning of his Realtor® journey market got slow in 2008, but he continued working with great work ethic, honesty, commitment and consistent hard work. He has earned a great group of friends; they played a great role in getting him the listings.

TONY BAL Realtor ® with a kind heart

Now he has 16 years’ experience, and he is one of the top Realtors® in the market.

Tony is currently working with Royal LePage. In 2010 he became a Medallion Member, and Top 10% in Fraser Valley. In 2014, Tony was named in Top 1% Realtors® in the Fraser Valley, and he has maintained this position till now. He has received many other awards.

Talking about the reason for his success, Tony says, “I think I have the skills, knowledge and work ethics. I consistently delivered results and have always exceeded prospective and present client’s expectations. I have a great rapport on closing deals and helping clients buy and sell properties with confidence. My drive that takes me forward is the positive feedback from past clients. I am always researching the area and staying up to date with the market trends.”

Tony loves to give back to the community who has supported him all these years. Every year he contributes to The Times of Canada Foundation’s Help the Homeless Drive. He belongs to village Butala in Punjab. He gives donations and sponsorships to Butala Benefits Society to support various Hospitals and Schools.

Tony has a great support system in the form of his family. They are a family of four. His entire family believes in helping others and sharing happiness. His wife, Kuljeet Kaur is an amazing personality herself. They both are known for wearing matching clothes every day of the week. Tony believes that family is the most important part of your life and by doing such small things you always stay connected to your loved ones. His daughter Manjot Kaur Bal is studying Law and his son Jaskaranvir Singh Bal is studying Business Administration.

Tony and his family would like to wish you all Happy Vaisakhi!

There are several ways to buy a car, especially with a down payment. If your credit score is low and you have no time to rebuild it, you can put money down to purchase your dream car. It does not matter if you buy a used car or a new one, down payment can improve your bad credit auto loan approval chances.

As a car buyer, there are many benefits to making an upfront payment to the dealer.

a. Get Lower Monthly Payments: When you make a down payment, the size of your loan will become smaller, and thus, your monthly payments will reduce as well.

b. Enjoy A Shorter Loan Term: A hefty down payment can lower your loan term and reduce your overall monthly costs of owning a vehicle.

c. Get Reduced Interest Amount: With

DOWN PAYMENT

The Smart Way to Buy a Car with Bad Credit

a down payment of at least 10% of the total cost of the car, you will be able to pay off your loan early and enjoy a reduced interest amount.

d. Avoid Negative Equity: If the buyer wants to sell the car, it would be easier for him as the market value will be higher than the loan amount.

If you’re willing to put a down payment, the bad credit auto financing process will become easier and faster. You will be able to nullify the effects of your bad credit score and enjoy an affordable deal. So, it is smarter to seek a down payment for your next car.

situation. They don’t want you to owe more than the value of the vehicle, and a down payment amount will close this gap between the sale price of the car and its actual market value.

Can you afford to make a Down Payment?

Why

do Lenders look forward to Down Payment?

Lenders want to protect themselves if you are unable to pay them back. Because of your bad credit history, they may be wary of your financial

Before you search for different car models, find how much you can afford as the down payment. There are many factors to determine the best down payment amount for your situation, such as your credit score, the car’s sale price, and how big a monthly payment you want. Consider everything when deciding how much money to put down on your new vehicle.

Down payment is essential but not mandatory for buying a car. Find ways to make a down payment. But if you cannot, do not fall prey to expensive payday loans and personal loans.