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WSO raises concerns over Indian interference in Canada after revelation by Global News

More flights with Canadians leave India as permanent residents continue to fume “THE eighth special flight bringing Canadians home departed this morning from Amritsar and Delhi,” Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi, Nadir Patel, tweeted on Friday. He added: “More special flights have been finalized, details will be shared with those registered and have completed the flight planning survey.” And Consul General Mia Yen tweeted with photos: “Another plane load of Canadians and their families from across Punjab headed home to Canada yesterday [Friday] on the seventh of a series of special flights. TeamChandigarh did its third 13-hour round trip to Amritsar to provide essential onthe-ground support.” But permanent residents remain angry at being left out. Rajinder Sharma tweeted in response: “You missed to mention that permanent residents who are alone are being left behind and are not allowed on these flights. Let the whole world know how you are treating us and how important we are for you. There will be time when our votes shall speak.”

On Tuesday, Patel had tweeted: “The 7th in a series of special flights left Amritsar & Delhi this morning, bringing more stranded Canadians home. More updates & options to follow for those Canadians looking to return home.” Ruchit Desai tweeted to Patel: “Please concentrate on stranded [Canadian] PR in India who are bearing huge financial losses and want to return home. As lockdown is extended till May 03, It’s panic situation for them also.”

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THE World Sikh Organization of Canada said on Friday that it is deeply disturbed by a report published by Global News revealing that Indian intelligence agencies “attempted to use money and disinformation to “covertly influence” Canadian politicians”. India’s intelligence agencies, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the Indian Intelligence Bureau were behind the operation which began in 2009 according to a highly sensitive government document obtained by Global News. According to a decision by the Federal Court, dated March 31, 2020, an editor-in-chief of an unnamed Indian newspaper, identified only as “A.B”, met with Indian intelligence over 25 times in five years and was, as a result, refused permanent residency in Canada. The basis of the denial was that A.B. had been tasked by RAW to covertly influence Canadian government representatives and agencies on behalf of the Indian government. His instructions from RAW included providing financial assistance and propaganda material to politicians in order to exert influence over them, including convincing politicians that funding from Canada was being sent to Pakistan to support terrorism.

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[According to the story by wellknown journalist Stewart Bell, the editor “did not dispute being “asked by the IB and RAW to perform various functions,” according to the court.”] The WSO said it has repeatedly raised concerns over Indian interference in Canada. Most recently, in April 2019, it expressed concerns about Indian interference and espionage within the Sikh community in Canada in a letter to then Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale. During almost every bilateral meeting between Canada and India for well over a decade, Indian officials have raised concerns over alleged extremist activity in the Canadian Sikh community and “pro-Khalistan radicalism”. Canadian Sikhs have consistently rejected these claims as attempts to marginalize and smear the Sikh community and to disparage Sikh advocacy on issues India finds objectionable. Canadian Sikhs have asserted that allegations of Sikh extremism are promoted by Indian interests which are ideologically and politically driven and intended to malign the community in the public eye. The inclusion of “Sikh (Khalistan) Extremism” in the 2018

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CONTINUED FROM 1 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada, in the absence of any clear reason, appeared to validate the fears of the Sikh community that unsubstantiated Indian allegations of rising Sikh extremism in Canada have had an impact. The WSO said India has a long history of interference and espionage in Canada, targeting the Sikh community. In 1986-87 several Indian diplomats were asked by Canadian authorities to leave Canada because of their espionage activities in the Sikh community. One of these diplomats was Maloy Krishna Dhar, a former Joint Director and a 29-year veteran of the Indian Intelligence Bureau, was in Ottawa on a diplomatic posting from 1983-87. Dhar wrote in his memoir “Open Secrets”

Tejinder Singh Sidhu that his mission was to “penetrate select Gurdwaras”, create assets in the Sikh community and also to generate “a few friends amongst the Canadian Members of Parliament.” Dhar also was involved in targeting both mainstream and Punjabi media with stories to “tell the Indian side” and to “regularly meet Canadian For-

eign Office mandarins and RCMP point men to brief them about developments back in India and to share whatever “open” information the Indian mission could cull from the community through ‘open’ means.” Dhar wrote, “I do not intend to disclose the details of the intelligence operations that were carried out between Mani, Shashi and me in deference to the niceties of diplomatic protocol. But we did a lot and reached appreciable penetration in the key Sikh inhabited cities in Canada.” The WSO said that while the activities of Indian intelligence have not drawn attention in the same way in recent years, pressure from Indian interests continues to be felt by many members of the Canadian Sikh community. WSO President Tejinder Singh Sidhu said on Friday: “While we are deeply

troubled by the news that Indian intelligence agencies have been attempting to “covertly influence” Canadian politicians with money and disinformation, it is hardly surprising to Canadian Sikhs. “Indian intelligence agencies have a long history of using media and planted stories to negatively portray Sikhs in Canada. Sikhs have long suffered from the consequences of this foreign interference. “The WSO has regularly raised the issue of Indian espionage and interference in Canada with the federal government. We call on the federal government to take immediate steps to clamp down on Indian espionage here in Canada and to ensure that the Canadians can live free from the machinations of foreign governments.”

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HEALTH Minister Arian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday announced 43 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 1,618 cases in British Columbia. Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 680 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 661 are in the Fraser Health region, 94 are in the Island Health region, 150 are in the Interior Health region and 33 are in the Northern Health region. There have been no new outbreaks in the last day. In total, 20 long-term care and assisted-living facilities, and one acute-care unit have active outbreaks. Outbreaks have been declared over at five facilities, and in review, one facility had been included in error. It has been confirmed that the outbreak at Broadway Pentecostal Lodge was an influenza outbreak and not COVID-19. The lodge has been removed from the list. There are now 63 cases of COVID-19 associated with the Mission Institution federal correctional centre, six of

whom are in hospital. Fraser Health officials continue to work with Correction Services Canada to manage this outbreak. To date, 966 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered and no longer require isolation. Recovery criteria for the Vancouver Health Authority have been updated to more accurately reflect recovery. New methods include consideration for specific patient symptomology. This has resulted in the decrease in patients considered recovered. Of the total COVID-19 cases, 119 individuals are hospitalized and 52 of those are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation. The errors that occurred in the April 16 data have been corrected. The updated information is available on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website and is reflected in today’s cumulative numbers. Dix and Henry added: “The modelling

we released today clearly shows the resiliency and 100% commitment of everyone in B.C. is having a positive impact. We are bending the curve. “People in B.C. have listened and done the right thing. We are grateful for what everyone has done. “We are in the eye of the storm in a Category 5 hurricane. The risk is still very high and there are many unknowns, but we are hopeful that with all of us standing strong, the storm will continue to lessen. “What happens next is directly tied to your continued efforts. We still have new cases, new outbreaks and tragically, new deaths. We cannot afford a resurgence that will undo all of the effort and sacrifices we have made so far. “We all want opportunities for more social connection, but we’re not there yet. To safely ease restrictions, we must be thoughtful and careful in our approach. As we look ahead, we need to find the right balance. That is even more challenging because of the nature of the

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A Vaisakhi unlike any other BY RACHNA SINGH MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers ON behalf of B.C.’s New Democrats, I’d like to wish a Happy Vaisakhi to Sikhs and Hindus in B.C. and around the world. A time for celebrating the values of tolerance, equality and generosity, Vaisakhi has always been one of my favorite celebrations. This year’s Vaisakhi comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a great threat to the health of people in British Columbia and around the world. People in B.C. are being asked to stay home as much as they can to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This means this year’s Vaisakhi will be one unlike any other. Across the province and across the world, health officials, governments, and Gurdwaras are asking people to celebrate Vaisakhi at home, gathering only with those who already live in their immediate household. Surrey is the site of one of the largest Vaisakhi parades in North America. Most years, hundreds of thousands of people pour into Surrey’s streets to celebrate in community with one another. This March, organizers of Surrey’s Vaisakhi parade made the praiseworthy decision to postpone the event, because of the current public health risk. While I regret that we cannot celebrate this year together, the spirit of Vaisakhi is more present than ever every time we care for one another. B.C’s Sikhs are known for giving back, and in the past weeks I have

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B.C. Premier Horgan: “Vaisakhi Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan!” B.C. Premier John Horgan on Monday issued the following statement in honour of Vaisakhi: “Today, people in B.C. and around the world are celebrating Vaisakhi, the holiest day in the Sikh faith. “While Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi as a celebration of the formation of the Khalsa over 300 years ago, Hindus mark the day as the solar new year and celebrate it in various forms all over the Indian subcontinent. “These are extraordinary and difficult times. Normally in B.C., this day would be celebrated through worship in the Gurdwaras and big, colourful parades in the streets of communities all over British Columbia. Friends and families would come together to eat, dance and sing. “This year, Vaisakhi events will look different. People will find new ways to celebrate and connect with each other - by video chat, phone or visiting from a safe physical distance. I know spending this day apart from loved ones is very hard. I will miss walking in the vibrant Vaisakhi parades and experiencing the generosity and kindness of the Sikh community. But, now more than ever, we must do everything we can to keep ourselves and others healthy and safe. “The Sikh community has always shown compassion and generosity

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Gulshan and Pyarali Nanji Family Foundation makes $100,000 donation to COVID-19 Response in Calgary AT a time when their country needs them the most, the Gulshan and Pyarali Nanji Family Foundation is donating to COVID-19 efforts across Canada. The Foundation’s $100,000 gift to Calgary Health Trust will support the Clean Hands, Giving Hearts campaign, the organization’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Funds will be used to support response efforts on the front-lines at Calgary’s hospitals, support the health needs of vulnerable populations and

assist with growing mental health concerns. The Gulshan and Pyarali Nanji Family Foundation’s gift will be used to match all donations made to the Clean Hands, Giving Hearts Campaign starting Friday up to $100,000. The family had previously made significant contributions to hospitals in Quebec and Ontario where their Canadian roots are, but it became important for them to support hospitals and healthcare across the country

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B.C. couple Poonians owing $19 million to BCSC must remain in bankruptcy THE British Columbia Supreme Court has denied an attempt by Thalbinder Singh Poonian and Shailu Poonian to be discharged from their bankruptcy, citing the millions of dollars they owe to the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) for past misconduct. The Poonians asked the court to exit the bankruptcy process, arguing that they were “honest but unfortunate debtors” who have no ability to pay their debts. The BCSC, along with Canada’s Minister of National Revenue, opposed the Poonians’ application because a discharge would have extinguished the financial sanctions they owe to the BCSC and the tax arrears, interest and penalties they owe to the Canada Revenue Agency. A BCSC panel found in 2015

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Surrey Hospital equipment need identified THE Surrey Hospital Foundation has just been supplied with a list of required equipment purchases, to help with COVID-19 care at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The list includes stretchers, ultrasound machines, vein finders, debrillators, and stretcher chairs; the combined total is over $760,000. Surrey Memorial Hospital is one of the provincially-appointed COVID-19 hospitals, and is Fraser Health’s largest centre; so this equipment is much needed. The Foundation set up a COVID-19 Response Fund in mid-March and has had good support for this from the community. Thus far, the fund has been used to support a nutrition program for the health care workers – over 35,000 meals will be served this month alone. Many of the local restaurants have been donating or highly discounting their food to help with the large number of required meals. Bob Hans, a local Sikh businessman who was inspired to give this week in the spirit of Vaisakhi, came forward to make the first equipment purchase – $30,000 to-

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memorates trailblazers like Baltej Singh Dhillon, the first turbaned RCMP officer in Canada, and the many SikhCanadian officers that have followed him in strengthening the RCMP while keeping Canada safe. Their example has been an inspiration to future generations of RCMP officers. “We regret that, due to the circumstances of COVID-19, we are unable to celebrate

Sikh Heritage Month in person this year. Despite our physical distance, we have been inspired by the stories of local Gurdwaras from across Canada stepping up to support those in need during this global health pandemic. The service displayed to our most vulnerable has been a shining light during this difficult time. “Canadians of all backgrounds have embraced our

shared identity as a diverse, tolerant, and respectful nation. The Sikh-Canadian community has embodied and worked hard to advance these fundamental Canadian principles all across our nation. In this way, Sikh Heritage month is a time to reflect not just on the history of Sikh Canadians, but also our collective history. “On behalf of our members,

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Sher Vancouver launches new legal resource for LGBTQ+ people in Metro Vancouver SHER Vancouver on Wednesday launched a new legal resource for LGBTQ+ people on its official website. The legal resource information is made up of the following three downloadable PDF documents:

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Trudeau announces new support to protect jobs PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced new actions to protect Canadian

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Trudeau announces expanded access to CERB and support for essential workers PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that the government is stepping up to better support those who need help but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t qualify for the CERB, and Canadians working in essential jobs who make less than they would if they received the benefit. To help more Canadians benefit from the CERB, the government will be changing the eligibility rules to: * Allow people to earn up to $1,000 per month while collecting the CERB. * Extend the CERB to seasonal workers who have exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to

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Tissues – and toilet paper – are not worth an arrest! A Coquitlam woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly coughing at a grocery clerk who would not let her buy extra tissues. Coquitlam RCMP were called on April 13, at about 1:45 p.m., by a grocery store employee in the 1400-block of Parkway Boulevard who said an irate customer had deliberately coughed onto a grocery store clerk. The suspect was allegedly angry that the clerk had not allowed her to purchase more than the store’s maximum amount of tissue paper. “This is a great example of why we need to keep perspective, take a breath, and treat essential workers like grocery store clerks with the respect they deserve,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin on Wednesday. “Whether you deliberately cough on police, hospital workers, or grocery clerks, abuse or assaults against essential workers will not be tolerated.” Shortly after speaking to witnesses and reviewing video of the alleged assault, Coquitlam RCMP arrested a 25-year-old Coquitlam woman at her home. The suspect has no significant history with police. She has been released on an appearance notice which compels her to appear in court on July 13.

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AS a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus, a series of Canadian and BC government policies have been announced that change individual rights and responsibilities regarding everyday life and work. There are new COVID-19 policies related to health, work and employment insurance, housing, utilities and more. Due to the fast-moving situation, new policies are announced almost daily. On Wednesday, the Justice Education Society (JES) launched LegalHelpBC. ca to provide British Columbians with answers to COVID-19 legal questions. “People have a lot of questions about COVID-19”, said Sonia Poulin, CEO of JES. “We created LegalHelpBC.ca to assist British Columbians during these challenging times”. LegalHelpBC.ca gathers current information from more than 20 organizations, providing an online gateway for people to understand their changing legal rights and responsibilities due to COVID-19. Topics include: health and safety, work, housing, family, and more. The site also features Ask JES, a live help information and referral service. In addition to searching COVID-19 questions and answers on the website, users can ask their own questions. Ask JES provides personalized legal help by phone, live chat or text weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During offline hours, users can leave their phone number or email address to get an answer to their question the next business day. Development of LegalHelpBC.ca is funded by the Law Foundation of BC and JES. Along with announcements from Government of Canada and various BC Government agencies, the site consolidates information available from Legal Service Society, Peoples Law School, PovNET and many other BC legal services organizations. “LegalHelpBC.ca reflects the strength of public legal education and information sector in BC,” said Poulin. “A range of organizations are working hard to provide legal information and services during COVID-19. LegalHelpBC.ca provides British Columbians with a starting point to get answers to their COVID-19 legal questions.” For the links, visit our website voiceonline.com

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COVID-19: B.C. extends state of emergency until April 28 THE B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. “Through this challenging time, British Columbians are leading the way in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Premier John Horgan on Wednesday. “We are starting to see the results of our sacrifice, dedication and hard work, and we must continue to be steadfast in our commitment to keep our communities safe – for ourselves, our loved ones and our workers on the front lines.” The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on April 28, allowing the government to continue to take the necessary steps to keep British Columbians safe. “British Columbians should be proud of the way we have responded to this crisis. But the work is not over,” Farnworth said. “We must hold our ground and take all the steps needed to make sure our communities remain safe and our essential service workers are supported in our ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.” Actions taken in the previous two weeks to support British Columbians include: * introducing a new legal requirement to provide a self-isolation plan to support the federal Quarantine Act, and making sure British Columbians returning home from

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income during the COVID-19 pandemic; * announcing $5 million to expand existing mental-health programs and services and launch new services to ensure British Columbians have increased access to vital mental-health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic; * implementing a series of temporary supports and supplements to ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19 crisis; * establishing an Emergency Relief Support Fund for children and youth with special needs and their families that will provide a direct payment of $225 per month to eligible families over the next three months; * issuing new provincial health officer (PHO) guidelines for municipal bylaw officers and other compliance officers to make sure there is compliance with the PHO’s orders and, if necessary, they are enforced consistently throughout B.C. communities; and * partnering with local governments, nonprofits and the hotel industry to support British Columbians who need a place to self-isolate and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including people experiencing homelessness, people without safe spaces to self-isolate and youth. Actions taken to date build on supports already in place as part of government’s COVID-19 Action Plan, which includes $5 bil-

lion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services. The extension of the provincial state of emergency is based on recommendations from B.C.’s health and emergency management officials. Farnworth made the original declaration on March 18 after Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, declared a public health emergency the previous day. The Province has created 1 888 COVID-19 to connect British Columbians needing nonmedical information about COVID-19. This includes the latest information on travel recommendations and physical distancing, as well as access to support and resources from the provincial and federal governments. The call line is available seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Pacific time), in 110 languages. People with questions related to their health and COVID-19 should call 811. Quick Facts: * Declarations of provincial states of emergency may be issued by the minister responsible under the Emergency Program Act. * The provincial government can extend the period of a declaration made by the minister responsible for further periods of time for up to 14 days at a time. * During the 2017 wildfire season, the province was in a provincial state of emergency for 10 weeks from July 7 to September 15.

Vancouver Police arrest man for theft of truck from St. Paul’s Hospital VANCOUVER Police have arrested a 26-year-old man from Burnaby after a supply van was reported stolen from St. Paul’s Hospital on Friday morning. “With the help of a tracking device on the van, police were able to track the

vehicle to the area of Powell Street and Commercial Drive,” said Constable Tania Visintin. “Our patrol officers and canine unit worked swiftly to get the suspect in custody.” Just before 1 a.m., Vancouver Police

received information that a 2008 Pontiac Montana van was stolen from the underground parking lot at the hospital with the keys left in vehicle. The suspect has been taken to jail. Charges of possession of stolen prop-

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Surrey weathering financial impact of COVID-19: Mayor McCallum “We are ensuring that the city’s fiscal house remains stable as we concentrate on delivering the services that are within the mandate of the city” AS with all municipalities in the Metro Vancouver region, the City of Surrey says it is feeling the financial strain caused by COVID-19 and has had to adjust and identify opportunities to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. As a result, Surrey has been able to moderate the financial impact caused by the virus. “The City of Surrey has been working long before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic to find ways to weather the storm,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “As a result, we are operating in a position of relative strength during

this unprecedented time. While there remains a financial burden to bear, we are ensuring that the city’s fiscal house remains stable as we concentrate on delivering the services that are within the mandate of the city.” The City has taken several proactive measures to minimize the financial impacts during this unprecedented time and is experiencing an average loss of $4 million per month. Based on COVID-19 restrictions easing by early summer, the City of Surrey is estimating a budgetary shortfall of $37 million to $42 million by year end

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public and private sectors, I can also assure you that we are also looking ahead on how to keep the business of Surrey moving forward as we work through the COVID-19 crisis.” At the last Regular Council Meeting (April 6), City Council approved four City Engineering Capital Contracts valued at $14 million that will result in the creation of approximately 140 new jobs. These civic projects will improve or update water, drainage, or sewer services to our residents and business. Work will commence by the end of this month. City Council also

granted final approvals to five private projects that have a combined total construction value of $49 million. In addition, building and development activity continue to be robust in Surrey. From March 16 to April 3, building and development activity resulted in a total construction value of $133 million. During this three-week period, the City of Surrey issued 157 permits for a variety of projects including 168 single detached and multi-family (condos / townhouses / apartments) that will add to Surrey’s housing stock.

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More support for commercial truck drivers TO improve travel for commercial truck drivers, the Government of B.C. is funding the installation of portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs, inspection stations and chain-up locations throughout the province. The Province said on Wednesday that commercial truck drivers play an important role in maintaining the supply chain by delivering essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic. The drivers ensure people around the province continue to have access to the items they need, including food and medicine. This is why it is crucial that commercial truck drivers have safe and clean facilities. Installation of the additional portable toilets began this

past weekend, with completion over the coming weeks to provide more options for commercial drivers. Approximately 20 portable toilets have been installed at commercial pullouts and inspection stations, and the Province will look at adding additional ones in the coming weeks. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is also keeping all rest areas open during the outbreak to continue to support the trucking industry. Maintenance contractors are working to keep these facilities clean, sanitary and well supplied. If people encounter less than ideal conditions at any provincial rest area, they are encouraged to contact the appropriate maintenance contractor or nearest ministry of-

Photo: City of Surrey fice. In order to make sure everyone in B.C. has access to the goods they need, the Province has created a new Provincial Supply Chain Coordination Unit to assist with co-ordinating the distribution of goods and services. The Province has also

launched the COVID-19 Supply Hub, a made-in-B.C. online platform to co-ordinate, find and speed up the delivery of medical supplies and personal protective equipment for provincial health authorities to support front-line health workers.

Private industry is also stepping up to provide support for these essential transportation workers. Members of the BC Trucking Association have spearheaded the Meals for Truck Drivers BC pilot, setting up food trucks at various commercial cardlocks throughout the province. Restaurants such as Tim Hortons have reopened many locations along Canadian highways for take-out and restroom use for commercial drivers. Vancouver radio station Red FM has contacted the ministry to fund the installation of additional portable toilets in Surrey and Delta to support the commercial vehicle industry. The ministry is working with Red FM to identify locations and coordinate installation this week. The ministry is following the

advice and orders of the provincial health officer and the federal government to keep British Columbians as safe as possible and help to stop the spread of COVID-19. While highways and roads remain open, the provincial health officer recommends people stay close to home and avoid any non-essential travel. Quick Facts: * There are 203 rest areas in the province, all of which are equipped with toilet facilities. This includes 48 seasonal facilities that are open from early spring to mid-November. * There are also 55 brake checks and 39 chain-up areas to support commercial truck drivers throughout B.C.

City of Surrey online videos boost mental and physical health for all ages WHILE recreation centres and libraries across Surrey are closed to limit the spread of COVID-19, city staff have found a way to connect with residents online to ensure physical and mental health exercises are available for families at home during the pandemic. “We have called on our residents to physically distance to limit the spread of COVID-19, and I want to personally recognize our community for rising to this challenge,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “While we all follow the measures put in place, it is important that we continue to connect with each other. The videos we have launched ensure Surrey families have access to physical and mental exercises at home, and I’m pleased they have been so well received over the past four weeks.” Led by certified instructors, the free fitness classes offer a range of exercises that do not require professional equipment, including yoga and body sculpt. For seniors, light stretching and low impact classes are available. Surrey Libraries is offering virtual story times and singalongs for children to enjoy from

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Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Economic Outlook WITH the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is in the midst of an economic downturn unlike anything most of us have ever experienced and the Conference Board of Canada’s Provincial Economic Outlook – Preliminary Forecast Spring 2020 shows that Canadian real GDP will drop by 25 per cent in the second quarter. This will be the steepest quarterly decline in economic output on record, based on modern statistics that date back to 1961. “Physical distancing requirements as well as the closure of non-essential businesses have brought a large portion of the economy to a standstill,” said Alicia Macdonald, Associate Director, Economic Forecasting, at the Conference Board of Canada, on Wednesday. “As a result, every province has fallen into recession. Our forecast expects that the downturn will be short-lived and growth will resume in the second half of the year, assuming businesses slowly reopen over the spring and summer.” The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the economic outlook for all provinces. Moreover, the collapse in oil prices is amplifying the economic hardship in the energy-producing provinces. The forecast for 2020 calls for a steep decline in economic growth in every province. British Columbia Key findings: • British Columbia’s economy is expected to contract by 3.2 per cent this year, compared with our pre-pandemic estimate of 3.1 per cent growth for 2020. As the economy recovers over the second half of the year, real GDP

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Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one fulltime/permanent Warehouse Supervisor to join as soon as possible. Salary: $25 hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Job Duties: Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; processing purchasing transactions; coordinating production work. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization, establish work schedules and procedures, resolve work-related issues, prepare and submit progress and other reports and coordinate activities with other supply-chain work units or departments Train workers in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies Requisition supplies and materials Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment, and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work May perform the same duties as workers supervised. Eligibility: Completion of secondary school is required. Minimum 2 years of related experience is required. Language: English (Written and Oral) E-mail your resume to sterlinghardwareltd@ gmail.com No phone call please.Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above-listed skills are welcome to apply. ********16 MAY ********* Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one fulltime/permanent Bookkeeper to join as soon as possible. Salary: $24.00 CAD hourly with minimum 40 hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Job Duties: • Keep financial records and balance various accounts • Post journal entries and reconcile accounts • Maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements and tax returns, • Calculate and prepare cheque for payrolls and payment of utility bills, taxes, and other bills. • Maintain A/P and A/R accounts etc. Job Requirements: • Completion of high school education is required. • Knowledge of English language ( Oral and written) is required. • At least two years of previous work experience or completion of a college diploma/degree in a similar field is required. Please email your resume at sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com No phone calls please. Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with the above listed skills are welcome to apply. ********16 MAY ********* Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one fulltime/permanent Retail Store Manager to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible. Job duties: Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments Manage staff and assign duties Study market research and trends to determine

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Narendra Modi stands extended. Modi argued, there is no alternative to strict adherence to social distancing norms which can be attained through staying indoors. He even invoked Ambedkar, Tuesday being his birthday, and the iconic phrase of the Indian constitution he wrote – “We the People” – to stress that it’s a common fight and needs to be won together. As of Tuesday morning, India has 8,988 active corona cases and 339 related deaths. The Prime Minister added that by Wednesday, a detailed guideline will be issued by the Centre. Making a case for a unified fight, he added that the Centre and the states are working in tandem to lessen difficulty. He assured the nation that there are enough food grains in stock for India, and there was no need to worry. He asserted while India’s testing of suspected corona patients has significantly gone up, it has simultaneously ramped up its corona infrastructure. “We have one lakh [100,000] beds and there are 6,000 hospitals only for coronainfected patients,” he said.

Making a global comparison to suggest how strict and early measures helped India arrest the surge, Modi said: “India started screening at airports even before we had one corona positive patient in India. Even though we had 550 cases, India took a big decision to completely shut down India. We didn’t wait for the problem to erupt.” Modi said saving lives is more important than acknowledging its economic consequences. However, to make the impact bearable, Modi urged all to feed the hungry, look after the ailing and old and appealed to employers against pay cuts or laying off during this “difficult time”. While he himself appeared wearing a homemade mask, he urged all Indians to wear one as well. As India continues to report bizarre incidents where doctors or police personnel are being targeted, sometimes in the most brutal way, as it recently happened in Punjab, Modi appealed to the people to respect the “coronawarriors,” for whom he earlier had urged Indians to clap and light candles for.

New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court on Monday directed that Indians stranded in other parts of the world should “stay where they are” as currently it is not possible to fly them back home. “Ask them to stay where they are, people in other countries cannot be brought back right now,” said a bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde. The observations came while the court was hearing a batch of petitions pertaining to evacuation of Indian citizens stranded abroad amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. Seven petitions were heard one by one, each seeking directions from the court on their immediate evacuation from UK, US, Iran and Gulf countries. While the hearing on a petition related to the evacuation of people from the United States was being heard, the Solicitor General of India told the court people across the globe are getting visa extensions amid the worldwide spread of the pandemic. However, the court reiterated the submissions of SG Tushar Mehta stating that information specific to the United States has not been mentioned in the affidavit filed by the Centre and directed him to submit an affidavit specific to US within one week. The court has now posted the batch of petitions to be heard after four weeks. However, the Centre has been directed to file its reply in the petitions relating to evacuation of students from the United States and Gulf nations by April 20.

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lar to this effect from the railways. “It was in the news. How did the railways accept reservations after April 15? Even before it became clear that the Prime Minister will extend the lockdown, it was a crime to make 40 lakh [4 million] ticket bookings and create confusion among the people,” noted the Sena. Blaming the railway ministry for the fracas at Bandra and the state Opposition for ‘stooping to a new low’, the Sena pointedly demanded: “Will Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis demand resignation of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal?” The edit added that long-distance trains depart not only from Lokmanya Tilak Termi-

nus, but also from Mumbai Central Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, but the crowds collected only in Bandra, while the TV news channels totally blanked out the situation that built up in Surat. “This is a huge conspiracy and we will unmask it. We

shall nail those who attempted to use the Corona crisis as an excuse to create disturbances for the Maharashtra Government,” the Sena vowed. Admitting to the plight of the migrant workers and the Bandra episode as the angst of the poor people of ‘Bharat’,

it said the clapping and clanging of thaalis or lighting lamps by the rich in ‘India’ would not lessen the sufferings of those who eke out a hand-tomouth existence. “Everybody is in deep problems, but the situation of the poor in such times becomes worse especially when cities like Mumbai shut down. For them, the government must adopt a different yardstick. Under such trying times, running the state government requires huge courage,” the Sena said. Tweaking the ears of the restive migrants, the Sena said that the state looked after and fed them, but suddenly today they want to desert Maharashtra which is tantamount to ‘beimani’ (treachery).

“Those who remain with us in times of crises are the real ‘sons of the soil’. With this experience, the government must ensure that those who want to create trouble by leaving the state should not return. The government must find out the credentials of those who crowded in Bandra by violating the lockdown rules and attempting to harm the state,” the Sena insisted. Indirectly hitting out at its ruling ally, the Nationalist Congress Party Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, the Sena wondered what the police were doing when so many thousands gathered, while they (police) keep ‘caning’ anyone else who moves out during lockdown.

Don’t spit in public or you will be fined: Home Affairs Ministry New Delhi (IANS): Spitting in public spaces shall be a punishable offence with a fine as per the new lockdown guideline issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. There will be a strict ban on sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco and the “spitting should be strictly prohibited” during the new lockdown period extended up to May 3. The National Directive for novel coronavirus or COVID-19 management made it compulsory that “no organisation, management of public place shall allow gathering of five or more persons”. In the fresh order issued on April 14, all the work places shall have adequate arrangement for

“temperature screening and providing sanitizers at convenient places”. “Work places shall have a gap of one hour between shifts and will stagger the lunch break of staff to ensure social distancing. Persons above 65 years of age and persons with comorbidities and parents of children below the age of five may be encouraged to work from home.” The order specifically mentions the use of Aarogya Setu app: “Use of Arogya setu will be encouraged for all employees both private and public.” The order stresses that all organisations shall sanitize their work places between shifts and “large meetings will be prohibited”. For the manufacturing establishments, the order

mentions frequent cleaning of common surface and mandatory hand washing. “No overlap of shifts and staggered lunch with social distancing in canteens shall be ensured.” “Intensive communication and training on good hygiene practices shall be taken up.” The revised guidelines will not apply in containment zones, as demarcated by states, Union Territories and district administration. “If any new area is included in the category of containment zone, the activities allowed in that area till the time of its categorization as a containment zone, will be suspended except for those activities as are specifically permitted under the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and

Family Welfare.” Besides, wearing face cover is compulsory in all public places and workplaces, the guideline mentions. To mitigate hardship to the public, select additional activities will be allowed and come into effect from April 20, mentions the order under Disaster Management Act 2005. The new order was issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning announced extension of the 21-day lockdown for another 19 days till May 3 to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic that has crossed 11,000 cases in India.

Chandigarh to make public the names of VIPs (Very Idiotic Persons) Chandigarh (IANS): The Chandigarh administration on Wednesday announced that it will make public the names of curfew violators. Taking the initiative to strictly implement the lockdown to contain the spread

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640 out of Telangana’s 700 corona cases have Tablighi link: State Government Hyderabad (IANS): Telangana Health Minister E. Rajender on Thursday said that 640 of 700 so far tested positive for Covid-19 in the state are attendees of Tablighi Jamaat conclave in Delhi and their contacts. He told reporters that barring 50-60, all others found infected were returnees from Markaz (Tablighi Jamaat headquarters), their family members and contacts. As many as 20 members of a family of Markaz returnee in the old city of Hyderabad were found

positive. “Six persons spread virus to 81 members of their families and other contacts,” he said. In another case 11 members of a family were found positive in Suryapet on Thursday. The Health Minister said the main reason for Greater Hyderabad accounting for the majority of the cases was the presence of a large number of Markaz returnees here. “More persons were affected because they have joint families and live in small houses,” he said.

Indian President, PM, others pay tributes to Ambedkar on his birth anniversary New Delhi (IANS): Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. “Tributes to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. Our nation’s icon and Chief Architect of the Constitution, he strived for a society based on justice and equity. Let us all take inspiration from his vision and values, and resolve to imbibe his ideals in our lives,” the President said in a tweet. The President also paid floral tribute to Ambedkar at the Rashtrpati Bhawan. The Prime Minister also took to twitter and wrote, “A humble tribute to Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary from all the countrymen.” He also attached a video highlighting the achievements of Ambedkar. Rahul Gandhi wrote on twitter, “My tributes to the great social reformer and chief architect of our Constitution, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkarji on his Jayanti.” Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow. Every year, Ambedkar’s birth anniversary is celebrated to honour his count-

Dr. B. R Ambedkar less contributions in the making of present-day independent India. His birth anniversary is also known as the Bhim Jayanti and has been celebrated as a public holiday across India since 2015.

India’s COVID-19 tally mounts to 12,759; 420 fatalities: New Delhi (IANS): The total number of coronavirus cases in India reached 12,759 on Thursday evening, including the foreign nationals, with 10,824 active cases, the Union Health Ministry said. The Health Ministry said in its daily update that 420 deaths

have been reported in India so far, with the highest -- 187 -- getting reported from Maharashtra, followed by Madhya Pradesh, where 53 deaths have been reported so far. “A total of 1,514 patients have been cured and discharged,” the Health Ministry said.

Maharashtra remained the worst hit state with total number of positive cases rising to 2,919, followed by New Delhi at 1,578 cases, Tamil Nadu at 1,242 cases and Rajasthan at 1,023 cases, according to the Health Ministry data.

Some of those who came in contact with Markaz returnees or their primary contacts were yet to come forward to undergo test for coronavirus, he said. “They should honestly come forward on their own before police and Health Department trace them. This is necessary to put an early end to this problem,” he said. Rajender said such individuals should know that many people who tested positive, got treated and discharged from hospitals. He said there were sporadic other cases like

family members of two persons who had returned from Gujarat tested positive. When a reporter asked if those tested positive also include returnees from a Deoband meet, the minister said officials were gathering all the details. He said the containment zones relating to foreign returnees would be removed but zones relating to Markaz returnees will continue till April 21 and those under quarantine would complete their period on April 28.

Delhi female IPS officer forgets home for ‘corona duty’ New Delhi (IANS): After completing her day’s work, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Shalini Singh, who is the Joint Commissioner of Police (West Zone), never returns to her home right away. Instead, she visits every checkpost in her area to encourage the police personnel who have been deployed on ‘corona duty’. Everyday Singh begins work by arranging food and other essential items for needy people with the help of her colleagues. She stays with the police staff -- whether men or women -voluntarily preparing food for poor people, ensuring social distancing and spares time to encourage her female subordinates who are voluntarily preparing masks to distribute. It has been 22-23 days since the lockdown was implemented but she never thinks of going home as she believes that people need her more than her family. “Hunger, tiredness, boredom or laziness etc., they would capture you whenever you think about these things, hence, I am totally engaged in serving people whether they are common citizens or my staff. I can take rest any time in future but this time people need me,” Singh told IANS when asked how she manages.

Speaking about her routine she said, “A total of three -- Dwarka, Outer and West -- districts come under my jurisdiction and I am supposed to supervise them. Besides, on humanitarian grounds and being a senior, I have other responsibilities as well. Hence, I try to reach each and every one of my staff.” When asked how the women police personnel in her area prepare face masks for 10-12 hours on a war-footing besides performing their other duties, she said: “When you do anything with your own will and an intent to serve, then it never feels like a burden, and tiredness can’t even touch you.” All the districts in west Delhi share a border with Haryana which increases the possibility

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Punjab promotes cop whose hand was severed, reattached Chandigarh (IANS): The Punjab government on Thursday decided to promote the policeman whose hand was severed and reattached in a clash with Nihang Sikhs in Patiala while imposing curfew restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19. Assistant Sub Inspector Harjeet Singh, who lost his hand while bravely fighting off an attack in Patiala on April 12, has been promoted to the rank of Sub Inspector in recognition of his exemplary courage, while three other police personnel involved in the incident have been awarded the Director General’s Commendation Disc, an official statement said. The decision was taken by Director General of Police, Dinkar Gupta, after consulting Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday. Inspector Bikkar Singh, ASI Raghbir Singh and ASI Raj Singh are the three police officers awarded for display of exemplary courage and devotion to duty. Making an exception from the laid down norms, Gupta also conferred the DGP’s Commendation Disc on Yadwinder Singh, a non-uniformed official of the Mandi Board, who was on duty at the time of the inci-

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Meanwhile, Punjab Police too acknowledged the sentiment and shared an emotional video justifying its motto: “Shubh Karman Te Kabhu Na Taron”. The video showed the police personnel on ground working round the clock to serve the people of the state amid the lockdown. “Some days, the internet truly springs up wonderful surprises! Grateful for this heartwarming video and ‘Punjab Police Saada Maan’ sentiment! Punjab Police stays committed to its motto ‘Shubh Karman Te Kabhu Na Taron’ and serving the people of Punjab at all times,” the state police said in a tweet. It is worth mentioning that the police have been able to connect with the masses and establish a positive narrative through its consistent communication via social media. Taking to Twitter, Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt wrote, “It’s commendable how policemen of each and every state are doing such a phenomenal job in this situation of crisis. Just came across this video of @PunjabPoliceInd doing their duty. Hats off to them!” Bollywood actor and Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol tweeted, “I heartily salute the personnel of Punjab Police who are per-

The Special Operation Group (SOG) flushed out the ‘nihangs’ from the Dera Complex at village Balbera in Patiala district on April 12. forming their duty and at the same time serving the society in this tough time of Covid-19.” Earlier in the day, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh spoke to the ASI of Punjab Police whose left hand was severed in the clash in Patiala. The hand of ASI Harjeet Singh was successfully reattached in an eight-hour long surgery at the PGI Hospital in Chandigarh on Sunday. “Spoke to ASI Harjeet Singh, who is recovering after his operation, to enquire about his health,” the Chief Minister said in a tweet. “The composure and bravery with which he spoke today is truly worthy of admiration. Wishing him a speedy recov-

ery,” he added. The PGI said that it was a very complex and challenging surgery, which was successfully done. The bloody clash took place on Sunday when a group of Nihang Sikhs attacked officers in Patiala on being asked about curfew permission, police said. A group of seven armed Nihangs, who were travelling in a vehicle, were asked to stop at a vegetable market in Patiala. “They were asked to show the curfew pass. They got angered and in retaliation they attacked police personnel and government employees deployed there with sharp-edged weapons,” a police official said. The Assistant Sub-Inspector’s hand was chopped off, while six others sustained multiple injuries. After the crime, the Nihangs fled from the scene. They were later arrested from Gurdwara Khichri Sahib, after a scuffle between the police and Nihangs. One of them was injured in police firing and was being taken to a hospital for treatment, said Special Chief Secretary K.B.S. Sidhu in a tweet. He said out of the seven, five were involved in the attack on police officials.

Two COVID-19 positive journalists from Punjab charged in HP Himachal Pradesh (HP): Police have filed charges against two COVID-19 patients, both journalists, for unauthorised entry into the state from neighbouring Punjab. Director General of Police (DGP) S.R. Mardi said on Thursday the duo, who worked in a

Hindi newspaper in Jalandhar, had entered the state illegally in a truck transporting vegetables on April 10. They tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

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COVID-19 impact on Vancouver economy hitting residents hard: survey VANCOUVER Mayor Kennedy Stewart on Sunday released results of an online survey conducted by an independent research firm for his office about the economic impacts of COVID-19 on residents of the City of Vancouver. “The research is clear – the City’s finances are going to

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Tourism and Hospitality Response and Recovery Task Force outlines impact in Metro Vancouver THE Metro Vancouver Tourism and Hospitality Industry Response and Recovery Task Force, an umbrella group representing over 50 organizations in the travel and tourism sector, on Thursday released letters to both the provincial and federal governments, urging action necessary to counter the devastating effects COVID-19 and Canada’s response to the pandemic has had on the sector. “Task Force leadership understands and supports science-based decision-making. We know our members in hotels, food service, event hosting, and many other areas of the visitor economy, have scrambled to ensure compliance with the B.C. government’s Pandemic Provincial Co-ordination Plan and a range of federal response protocols as they have evolved,” said Ingrid Jarrett, President and CEO of the BC Hotel Association and Task Force Co-Chair. “We also appreciate that all levels of government have worked to address the impact that pandemic containment strategies have had on so many British Columbians. Unfortunately, many of the initiatives which governments have launched have been inaccessible to most of us in the travel and tourism sector, and the biggest issue for our members – that of immediate-term liquidity – has not been addressed at all.” The Task Force outlined key areas of concern, in letters to both federal Minister of Tourism Mélanie Joly, and to Joly’s provincial counterpart, Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Lisa Beare. In the letters, Task Force Chair Ted Lee (Acting CEO, Tourism Vancouver) along with Co-Chairs Nancy Small and Ingrid Jarrett indicate addressing liquidity, creation of an enhanced wage subsidy program, full government backing for BDC loans to small businesses, and greater availability of funding – through the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) – are essential. The Task Force is also seeking an extension of the CEBA repayment period, and an increase in the non-repayable portion of those loans, noting these as critical elements needing to be addressed. In addition to this, the Task Force is presenting governments with an innovative idea: implementation of a policy that prevents eviction of commercial tenants and establishes rent assistance for small businesses struggling to meet monthly lease payments. Similar programs have been put in place in some Canadian provinces, and in Australia, a landlord-tenant code of conduct has been created, to help support relationships between the two. “While many businesses have felt the impact of COVID-19 over the last 30 days, it’s important to remember that the hospitality industry in Metro Vancouver has now suffered through its third month of negative impact,” said Small. “The devastation to our sector began in the mid to end of January, when many of our members – scheduled to host events associated with the Lunar New Year – felt the immediate effect of the loss of visitors from China and Hong Kong. The suspension of the summer cruise ship season, the cancellation of hundreds of signature festivals and events, and loss or postponement of large-scale meetings and global conferences all the way into the fall of this year have all spelled a months-long disaster, for those of us working to support this province’s visitor economy.” The Task Force began with Tourism Vancouver, Tourism Richmond and the BC Hotel Association holding discussions in February, and within days, industry associations, individual entrepreneurs, business leaders and sector representatives joined forces, swelling numbers to include well over 50 member organizations. Task Force leaders have been liais-

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