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THE Edmonton Police Service last Friday announced that it had charged seven Edmonton youths in relation to the homicide of a 16-year-old male in southeast Edmonton on April 8. The youth was identi�ied as 16-year-old Karanveer Sahota in the local media. CBC Edmonton reported last week that the judge lifted the publication ban on the victim’s name after a challenge by the broadcaster. On April 16, the boy had been identi�ied by family members who started a fundraiser for his parents. By Wednesday (April 27), the fundraiser had exceeded its goal of $250,000. The GoFundMe stated: “His father is on long-term disability, his mother can no longer work due to her grief, and she has a 13-year-old daughter to support.” On Sunday, April 24, hundreds attended his funeral that was followed by a prayer service at the Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha. On April 21, three of the youths, a 17-year-old female and two males aged 15 and 16, were charged with second-degree murder. The remaining four youths, two 14-yearold males and two males aged 15 and 16, were formally charged with second-degree murder on April 22.

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The female youth is also facing a charge of obstruction. Six youths were charged with attempted murder in relation to the assault and were arrested over several days within the �irst week following the assault. A warrant for attempted murder was also issued for the seventh youth. Their charges were all upgraded to second-degree murder after the youth succumbed to his injuries on April 15 and the autopsy was completed on April 20, police said. The victim and suspects were known to each another and it is believed that this incident was an escalation of violence between two rival groups. At approximately 2:44 p.m. on

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Surrey RCMP investigate incident near mosque; mayor condemns all acts of hate

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SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum said on Friday: “Surrey is a city that proudly celebrates our diversity and is made stronger by it. What happened to the members of Surrey’s Jamia Masjid Mosque is deeply disturbing and has no place in Surrey.” He added: “On behalf of Council, I want the members who were affected by this incident to know that we stand with them and condemn all acts of hate in our community.”

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The investigation is in the early stages. Investigators are in the process of speaking with witnesses and obtaining video evidence. Police have identified the person who they believe was driving the suspect vehicle. “While the suspect’s motives are not yet known, this is a very disturbing incident directed at our Muslim community. We will be working to determine motive and want to reassure the community that the incident will be fully investigated,” said Cpl. Vanessa Munn. Surrey RCMP encourage anyone with information or who may have

Canada-wide warrant for murder. A reward of up to $250,000 was announced by the BOLO Program as part of a new initiative targeting the Top 25 Most Wanted Fugitives in Canada and Lakrkamp was No.2 on that list. (Incidentally, the No.1 on the list -- 32-year-old Abilaziz Mohamed, 32, who was wanted for first-degree murder in connection with a shooting in Toronto last October – was arrested on Tuesday itself, just hours after the BOLO program announcement, thanks to anonymous information to police about his location.) The other alleged killer, Matthew Dupre, was arrested in Edmonton, Alberta, on February 20, and is being held in detention by the Alberta court, pending a decision on Thailand’s extradition request, according to information that had been released by the Royal Thai Police earlier this year. The information on the wanted poster states: “In the early morning

of Saturday, February 5, 2022, the body of a man was found near a villa in Rawai Beach, Muang district of Phuket, Thailand. The man had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. “The victim was identified as 32-year-old Jimi Sandhu; an Indian citizen, and former Canadian resident. In Canada, Sandhu was known for his involvement with the “UN” Gang, one of the groups involved in a violent on-going conflict in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia. He was deported back to India in 2016 for “serious criminality.” “The Royal Thai Police investigation determined that Sandhu was deliberately targeted by two Canadian gunmen who flew back to Canada in the days following the murder. “The Thai authorities requested the assistance of the Canadian authorities to locate and apprehend the 2 suspects. INTERPOL issued Red Notices for the suspects and arrest warrants were issued in Canada for both suspects. One of them was apprehended in Alberta in Febru-

ary 2022. The other accused is still actively evading arrest.” It also warns: “Take no action to apprehend Lahrkamp yourself. He may be armed and dangerous.” It adds: “Anyone offering Lahrkamp assistance in evading arrest may be considered an accessory after the fact and face charges. “Section 240 of the Criminal Code of Canada states that “every one who is an accessory after the fact to murder is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life.”” The reward up to $100,000 and is only available until October 26. The tipster will have one year from the date of arrest to claim the reward. They can submit their tip to 911 or anonymously to Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or solvecrime.ca. Lahrkamp’s last known address was in Trail, B.C. Investigators believe he may still be in British Columbia. Other information: Born: December 21, 1985 Last known residence: Trail, B.C.

Height: 6 ft 4 in / 193 cm Last known weight: 210 lbs / 95 kg Eye colour: Brown Last know hair colour: Brown He may be traveling with an unknown number of dogs. AS had been reported earlier this year in The VOICE, police sources had confirmed to this newspaper that Sandhu still had connections here in B.C. even after being deported from Canada in early 2016. He had been suspected of killing Red Scorpions’ gang leader Matthew Campbell, 31, of Abbotsford in January 2014. Sources said he was aligned with the UN Gang that is in conflict with the Brothers Keepers. This was expected to trigger some retaliation. In 2018, Sandhu was jailed in India after India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted what it called an international drug syndicate that manufactured the date rape drug, ketamine, worth Rs. 250 million [$5 million] every month. Apparently, when Sandhu was on bail, he left India.

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Peel Regional Police Constable Manikosh Pathak awarded Ontario Medal of Bravery PEEL Regional Police constables Manikosh Pathak and Jason Beccario have been awarded the Ontario Medal of Bravery by Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell for their courage and poise under extreme pressure while apprehending an armed and dangerous individual. “Every day, Peel Regional Police officers unfailingly accept the inherent dangers that can accompany patrolling our streets in order to keep our community safe. What transpired one June evening in 2016 was an example of how quickly things can escalate and how the thorough training of our members prepared them to produce the best outcome of a highly unpredictable situation,” said a

Constables Manikosh Pathak and Jason Beccario (2nd and 3rd from left) with their medals. Photo: Peel Regional Police police spokesperson. On June 8, 2016, Beccario and Pathak responded to a 911 call of

a male and female fighting within the 21 Division area of Brampton. The involved suspect was uncoop-

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suspect, our officers placed themselves at risk to ensure that this dangerous offender was apprehended. Ultimately, this suspect was arrested and later convicted of attempted murder. Our community is that much safer with a dangerous offender off our streets due to this incredible act of bravery by Constables Beccario and Pathak,” the police spokesperson noted. “We congratulate and commend Constable Beccario and Constable Pathak as recipients of the Ontario Medal of Bravery and for their professionalism, confidence in their training, and ability to control a chaotic event to ensure no members of the public were harmed,” the spokesperson added.

Punjabi Language Education Association appeals to Surrey parents SURREY School District has sent notes to parents of six elementary and four high schools asking them to make a choice between Punjabi and French for the school year beginning in September 2022, says the Punjabi Language Education Association (PLEA). The elementary schools are Beaver Creek Elementary, Chimney Hill Elementary, Green

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Ridge Meadows RCMP calls in IHIT after man shot and killed RIDGE Meadows RCMP have called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) after a man was shot and killed. On Thursday at approximately 2 p.m., police received several reports of shots fired in the area of the 21300-block of 124 Avenue. Frontline officers arrived on scene to find an injured man suffering from gunshot wounds. An off-duty Vancouver Police officer and an off-duty nurse were on scene attempting life-saving measures on the man, who, however, died on scene. The Ridge Meadows Serious Crime Unit (SCU) and Investigational Support Team (IST) are currently on

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First new recruit class joins Surrey Police Service SURREY Police Service (SPS) has welcomed its first class of new recruits who will now begin their training to become constables with the SPS. This is an historic event as this is the first group of police officers who will start their policing careers with the SPS. On April 25, 14 recruit officers started their two-week onboarding course with the SPS, before they begin their training at the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) Police Academy. Their training will include a total of 23 weeks of training at the JIBC, and 21 weeks of field training at the SPS. In March 2023, the recruits will graduate as “Certified Municipal Constables” and join the significant contingent of SPS experienced officers. The SPS’s first class of new recruits is comprised of 11 males and three females, with an average age of 26.5. Nine of the recruits identify as being from a diverse community, and six speak a second language. All of these individuals have extensive volunteer backgrounds, and work experiences

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Darshana: A glimpse into Hindu civilization

THE Hindu community of B.C. last Sunday organized a cultural awareness event to highlight various aspects of the Hindu civilization -- from ancient Indian math and education to yoga and divinity – at Surrey’s Bear Creek Elementary School. Sunder Rajan gave a presentation on “India - An Ancient Civilization in a Modern World.”

More than 300 visitors, both Hindus and non-Hindus, registered to participate in the three-hour-long vibrant and fun event. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum, Labour Minister Harry Bains, MP John Aldag, Surrey councillors Allison Patton, Brenda Locke and Linda Annis, former minister Dr. Gulzar Cheema and RCMP Staff-Sgt. Jag Saran were among those

who were present. Besides an informative and attractive exhibition, there were dance performances that showcased India’s rich, diverse cultures: Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh, Ghoomer of Rajasthan, Bhangra and Gidhha of Punjab and Bharatanatyam of ancient India. Hindu leader Parshotam Goel of HSS said,

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Sharry Mann all set to fire up his fans on May 8 at Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre GRAB your tickets while you can as Apna Punjab Productions is hosting Sharry Maan Live in Concert at Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts Centre on Sunday, May 8, and tickets are flying off the shelves! The Punjabi singer and writer who is one of the most talked about names in the Punjabi music industry will be joined by lyricist-singer Raj Ranjodh. Sharry, also known as Surinder Sigh Mann, started his career in 2011 with the song “Yaar Anmulle”. The song proved to be massive hit becoming one of greatest hits of the year. Yaar Anmulle’s song was based on college life and reminiscing about the good times he had with friends. He won the “Best Male Debut” for the song at PTC Punjabi Music Award 2010. In 2012, he released his second album “Aate Di Chiri” with songs Songs “Chandigarh Waliye”,”Sohne Mukhde”,”Bhul Jayin Na” and “Yenkne” were big hits. His hit song 3 Peg that was released in 2016 has over 80 million views on YouTube. The song also won the Best Bhangra Song of the Year at PTC Punjabi Music Awards.

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Japan, Canada and Spain to light up the sky at the 2022 Honda Celebration of Light

AFTER a two-year absence, the Honda Celebration of Light is set to return for its milestone 30th year with a line-up of pyrotechnic performances featuring teams from Japan, Canada, and Spain. Teams

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Sikh-Canadians mark milestone in resettlement of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus during Sikh Heritage Month THE Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation (MSBF) and the World Sikh Organization of Canada last Saturday marked Sikh Heritage Month at Surrey City Hall with the settlement of 200 Sikh and Hindu refugees in Kelowna, Surrey and Calgary. “This is a milestone moment for us, by keeping Manmeet’s commitment to these

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Surrey Teachers’ Association celebrates legacy of first Black STA president, Lloyd Edwards THE Surrey Teachers’ Association will be hosting a celebratory event on Saturday, April 30 to mark the changing of the name of their office building from Park Place Building to the Lloyd Edwards Building. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at

Queen Elizabeth Secondary School at 9457 King George Boulevard. STA President Jatinder Bir said, “As the first South Asian president of the Surrey Teachers’ Association, I am quite excited about having this opportunity to honour and celebrate Lloyd

Edwards in this way partly because I immigrated to Canada the same year that Lloyd was elected president and also because I now have the responsibility to continue the work of racial justice, a cause he worked so passionately on.” Edwards recently turned

90 years old and has been a witness to many changes in public education over the past nine decades. BC Teachers’ Federation president Teri Mooring will be speaking at the event about a series of projects undertaken by the BCTF that grew out of Edwards’ demand for anti-racism action at the 1975 BCTF AGM.

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“At a time when there continues to be avoidance of the necessary and difficult conversations about racism in our society, it’s important to reflect on the work of activists like Lloyd Edwards,” said Bir. Surrey teachers say they are looking forward to the celebration of this historic event.

Surrey to host annual Earth Day celebration at Civic Plaza this Saturday

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Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act recommends transition to new BC provincial police service THE Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act has recommended “transition to a new BC provincial police service that is governed by the new Community Safety and Policing Act.” This would include, among other things, ” establishing a governance model, such as municipal or regional police boards or committees, that is representative of the community and provides opportunities for local input on policing and public safety priorities,” “ensuring municipal council representation on municipal police boards or committees, while not allowing the mayor to serve as board chair,” and “amalgamating police services on a regional basis where there are opportunities to address fragmentation, ensure equitable access to policing and public

Mike Farnworth safety, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.” In response to the report that was released on Thursday, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, said in a statement: “The recommendations from the Special Committee on

Reforming the Police Act echo our government’s belief that everyone deserves equal treatment by the police. “This has not always been the case for many Indigenous, Black and other people of colour. Public trust requires that the delivery of police services is fair, equitable and responsive to all British Columbians. “The committee’s recommendations to reform B.C.’s Police Act are based on extensive analysis and input and reflect today’s challenges, including addressing systemic racism, mental health, and harm reduction. We will review the report’s findings on the roles and responsibilities of police, the effectiveness and efficiencies of policing practices, the level of public trust, and how to deliver exceptional services

to all British Columbians while being understanding and responsive to the needs of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities. “We have already begun reaching out to partners to discuss how we will review the report’s recommendations and, starting in late summer, we will be discussing the recommendations with Indigenous partners, community advocacy organizations, health and mental-health groups, police leadership, agencies and police oversight bodies in order to meet the new vision for the Police Act as envisioned by the committee. “I applaud the dedication and hard work of the all-party special committee over nearly two years. I am also grateful to the 411 people, organizations and subject-matter experts who spoke before the committee or

made submissions. Their expertise, commitment and lived experiences were invaluable. “As stated in Section 3.11 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan, our government has committed to developing and implementing policing reforms to address systemic biases and racism. “Policing is the subject of attention across Canada, and there are numerous national conversations occurring about policing reform. We are dedicated to creating a safer, more inclusive B.C., and the report and its recommendations will help us achieve our goal of eliminating inequity and advancing enduring reconciliation.” To read the report, visit our website voiceonline.com

Body located after fire at Surrey homeless camp SURREY RCMP are investigating after a deceased person was located in the remains of a fire on Monday morning. On April 25, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Sur-

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National Day of Mourning commemorates fallen workers WORKERS, families, employers, and others across British Columbia came together on April 28 — National Day of Mourning — to

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tries around the world. Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, said: “The Day of Mourning is a time to reflect on each and every worker lost and I offer my sincere condolences to their families, friends, and co-workers. Even one injury or death is one too many. Today, we recommit to creating an enduring culture of safety in workplaces, strengthening standards and enforcement, and fully supporting all those impacted by these tragedies.” Laird Cronk, President, BC Federation of Labour, noted: “On April 28, as we gather to mourn and remember, we also commit to action: to making workplaces safer and to holding those responsible for worker death and injury to account. For the past two years, working people have been putting themselves on the line to get our province through this pandemic. We owe it to them — and to their families — to ensure every one of them comes home safe and healthy at the end of the working day.”

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Surrey launches Illegal Construction Enforcement Team (ICET) THE City of Surrey announced on Wednesday that it has launched a new Illegal Construction Enforcement Team (ICET) to crack down on unpermitted residential construction in Surrey. The move follows a recent update to City bylaws doubling fines (from $500 to $1,000) which now can be issued daily for each infraction, including construction without a permit, ignoring a stop work order, preventing an in-

spection, and occupancy without a permit. “Illegal construction threatens the safety and wellbeing of occupants, site workers and surrounding neighbourhoods,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “In fact, illegal unpermitted construction is six times more likely to result in serious safety issues such as injury or death and can also cause dangerous environmental issues. Illegal construction is just not worth the risk to yourself, your investment, or occu-

pants.” In addition to charges and injunctions resulting in court action that could lead to fines up to $50,000 per offence, property owners are subject to deconstruction and removal costs of unauthorized structures. Unpermitted construction could also jeopardize the future sale of the home and insurance companies may refuse to pay for claims resulting from problems associated with work that was per-

formed illegally without proper inspections. In 2021, Bylaw received 617 complaints relating to construction activities and the city issued over 600 stop work orders. To file a complaint about construction you suspect has been done without permits, email bylawcomplaint@surrey.ca or call 604-5914370. Complaints can also be submitted online through the Report a Problem application. Anonymous complaints will not be accepted.

Surrey’s Guaranteed Permitting Timelines initiative accelerating processing of building permitting THE latest data collected shows significant process on the City of Surrey’s Guaranteed Permitting Timelines. To minimize the wait time between applying and receiving a building or rezoning permit, Surrey City Council approved Guaranteed Permitting Timelines in October of 2021. “The goal of this program is to ensure build-

ing permits are expedited in a timely manner,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “Not knowing when a building permit will be issued has long been a point of frustration for builders. Council’s implementation of a guaranteed timeline will result in less idle time for builders and more accurate completion dates for people looking to move into

their new home or business space. The latest data shows that we are not only meeting our goals, but we are exceeding our targets in several areas. I would like thank staff for their quick work on this important initiative.” The latest data shows in four of five categories processing times have met or exceeded targeted timelines.

A number of initiatives have been implemented to accelerate Guaranteed Permitting Timelines, which include increasing staffing resources, expanding the online digital permitting portal, and the introduction of an expanded hours pilot program that extends the opening hours of City Hall to 8 p.m. one day per week.

Student assaulted and seriously injured at New Westminster Secondary School ON Wednesday the New Westminster Police Department responded to the 800-block of 6th Street for a report of a student who had been assaulted with a blunt force weapon in front of New Westminster Secondary School. Patrol members located a 16-year-old victim receiving medical treatment by school staff.

The youth was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of his injuries which included a significant laceration to his head, and suspected concussion and a broken arm. Investigators have now arrested an 18-yearold male suspect and are working with the victim and witnesses to determine what lead

to the assault. Investigators are also seeking additional witnesses, CCTV and dash camera footage from anyone who was in the area of New Westminster Secondary School between12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. At this time, it is believed that the assault was not random and the victim and suspect are known to each other.

Approximately 30 minutes prior to the assault, members of the NWPD Gang Suppression Unit located two groups of males in the 700-block of 6th Street who appeared to be preparing for a physical altercation. GSU members intervened and during the process seized a baton and a replica handgun. Police believe this is related to the assault.

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Vancouver Mayor says his call for Police Act review has resulted in historic suite of reforms VANCOUVER Mayor Kennedy Stewart praised Thursday’s report from the Province’s Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act and urged the Government of B.C. to move quickly in adopting its recommendations. “Everybody deserves to feel safe. That is why in June of 2020 I called upon the Province to conduct a comprehensive review of policing to address concerns around systemic racism, mental health, and community accountability,” said Stewart. “Today, the Committee issued a bold series of recommendations that do just that and they must be implemented without delay.” The Committee’s number one recommendation was to create a new “Community Safety and Policing Act” Kennedy Stewart Photo by Sukhwant Dhillon / rooted in deAM 600 Sher-E-Punjab Radio colonization, anti-racism, community, and accountability, drafted in collaboration with Indigenous peoples nations, and municipal governments. Stewart presented to the Special Committee and called for a number of important reforms including: * Ensure policing organisations mirror the diversity of their communities * Collect race-based and other demographic data to help tackle systemic racism * Create new non-police options to mental health calls including through the 911 system * Indigenous-led policies and goals for police * A single Metro Vancouver Police Department to better tackle crime He said many of the Special Committee’s recommendations responded to his concerns including: 2c: Amalgamating police services on a regional basis 3: Ensure all Indigenous communities have direct input 4: Create and appropriately fund…mental health, addictions and other complex social issues 4a: Coordination and integration across police, health, mental health, and social services 4b: Integrating mental health within 911 call options. 7a: Ensuring police…are representative of the diversity of the communities served 8: Collect and publicly report disaggregated racebased and other demographic data The Committee specifically spoke to the lack of municipal oversight recommending new council representation on police boards. “I want to especially thank Committee members for acknowledging clear evidence of systemic racism and discrimination and calling for increases in financial support for complex care, mental health and addictions,” said Stewart. “All of our public institutions, including those tasked with public safety, are shaped by Canada’s harmful colonial legacy. I hope these recommendations help to address these harms, tackle systemic racism, and moves society where all of us – no matter who you are – feels safe.”

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Richmond debit card scam: Fake taxi, fake driver, fake passenger RICHMOND RCMP are warning the public of a debit card scam involving a fake taxi, a fake driver, and a fake passenger. Since April 22, there have been four reports of a young man approaching people in busy parking areas, asking them to help pay for his taxi because he does not have enough money. Upon agreeing to help, the victim is told by the taxi driver that he does not take cash due to COVID-19, nor does he accept credit cards.

The unsuspecting victim then provides the driver with a debit card to pay for the transaction electronically. The driver then claims the tap function on his electronic payment machine does not work. He then takes the victim’s card, pretends to make a transaction, has the victim put in their PIN number, and gives a bogus card back to the victim. The unsuspecting victim later finds several fraudulent transactions on their debit card, most involving several hundreds of dollars.

Cpl. Ian Henderson says: “This scam appears to be a new one for the City of Richmond, but already we have had seven victims report the matter to police in the past few days. Our frontline and Economic Crime Unit investigators are working diligently to identify and locate the suspects. Meantime, we believe there is a need to warn the public of this fraudulent activity.” The fake taxi is described as a white Toyota Camry with a white taxi sign on top.

The fake taxi driver is described as a Fijian or South Asian man in his early 20s. The fake passenger is described as a Middle Eastern man also in his early 20s. Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, quoting file number 2202-10686. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit them online at solvecrime.ca

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Antony Blinken their relationships, including their relationship with Russia going forward, and some of them had relationships with Russia going back decades, including at times when we couldn’t have the same kind of relationship with them and now we can. With these countries, he added, the US needs to “make sure that we are helping advance that transition and doing it in a way that, as a strategic matter, moves things in the right direction”. The Secretary of State did not name any country but he may have been referring here to India, which has had a long relationship with Russia going back decades to the time of the Soviet Union. There were times then that Moscow was on India’s side when the US wasn’t, including, most significantly in 1971, when America was, in fact, on the opposite side. At a hearing at the US Senate on Tuesday, Blinken had faced similar questions about countries not enforcing the US’s Ukraine-related sanctions. One senator, Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, had suggested

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that the administration should consider secondary sanctions to force these countries to fall in line. “We made the right decision by saying that the United States is not going to continue to import Russian gas and oil but if that oil is (in the) international market, and Putin is able to sell it to somebody else, that obviously doesn’t do us any good at all,” Van Hollen said to Secretary Blinken at the hearing. He added: “So I guess my question is very blunt: why aren’t we applying secondary sanctions against countries that are increasing their imports of Russian commodities?” Hollen mentioned only China’s continued and increased purchase of Russian gas and oil, but a number of European countries -- such as Germany and others -- and India have been on the radar of American officials and lawmakers, even though India’s import of Russian energy is minuscule compared to its total energy imports. Secretary Blinken had dismissed the suggestion outright. “Where we can, it is far preferable to get countries to voluntarily not engage in these practices,” he said. The Senator pressed him again: “There are countries that are taking advantage of discounted Russian oil prices and they’re able to unload it at lower prices, and they’re taking advantage of it, which only helps Putin.” Other Senators also pressed the Secretary of State on this point although they did not go as far as to suggest they be punished with something like secondary sanctions. Most of these countries are long-time allies of the US such as Germany and other NATO countries and others are partners like India.

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Richard Olson ecutors can reduce the charges or recommend that the judge give a lenient penalty as it will save them the trouble of going through a trial. The Justice Department said Olson had received air travel to London, lodging there and expenses from the Pakistani-American businessman, whose name was not disclosed in court papers but identified only as a “natu-

ralised US citizen born in Pakistan”, who operated several businesses and lobbied, and was the go-between for another deal. The Department said Olson aided Qatar to “influence decisions” of US officials, including those in the National Security Council, within a year of retiring as the special representative. The Department’s court filings threw spotlight on how legal political contributions work in the US. It said that the Pakistani-American was “retained by foreign governments and individuals” and “received funds from foreign clients, used those funds to make political campaign contributions to US politicians, parlayed those contributions into political influence in the US and lobbied with US officials on behalf of his foreign clients”. The Department said in court filings that Olson set up a company, Medicine Bear International Consulting, through which at least one payment of $20,000 was routed to him after the Pakistani-American had “agreed to retain” his services for $20,000 per month plus expenses. The London trip Olson took at the PakistaniAmerican’s expense was to meet a Bahraini businessperson regarding a one-year contract

worth $300,000, according to the Department. Court papers did not identify the Bahraini businessperson or say if the contract was signed or what it would have entailed. The Department said that the Pakistani-American’s company received $5.8 million from a Qatar official and it involved lobbying the US government to set up pre-clearance facility at the Doha airport for passengers travelling to the US. Olson, it said, advised the Pakistani-American and another businessperson on how to “sell” idea to US officials. Another former US Ambassador, Robin Raphel, had also run into problems with the Justice Department but was ultimately not charged with any wrongdoing. The Federal Bureau of Investigation had raided her home in 2014 while investigating if she had provided secret information to the Pakistani government. The State Department had put her on administrative leave and suspended her security clearance while the investigation was taking place. The Justice Department ultimately informed her that she was not suspected of espionage and closed the investigation in 2016.

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dacoity under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in connection with the double murder. As per the case, Jaswant Singh and his son Tarun Deep Singh, residents of Raj Nagar in west Delhi killed by an unruly mob consisting of several thousand persons allegedly led by Sajjan Kumar during the anti-Sikh riots that took place in Delhi and various other parts of the country following the murder of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984. During the hearing, his counsel argued that the accused is aged around 76 years and is suffering from various age-related ailments and in August, 2021, he had even remained hospitalised in Safdarjung Hospital for around 21 days. It is argued that he is a former member of Parliament and was elected as such thrice with huge margins and he is also a permanent resident of

Delhi, having deep roots in society and he commands great respect, love and affection. On the other hand, the prosecution highlighted grounds of gravity of alleged offences and severity of punishment prescribed therefor; reasonable apprehensions of extension of threats or influencing of witnesses by the accused and tampering of evidence by him being an influential person. After the detailed hearing, the court allowed him bail on certain conditions including surrendering of passport and not leaving the country without prior permission of the court. It was also directed that he shall not threaten or influence the witnesses of this case and shall not even make an attempt to do so in any manner whatsoever and he shall not tamper with the evidence of this case and shall not even make an attempt to do so.

Google begins work on Hyderabad campus, largest outside its headquarters Hyderabad (IANS): Internet giant Google on Thursday began work here on its largest campus outside of its headquarters in the US. The 3 million square feet building is coming up at Gachibowli, the information technology cluster. The company also unveiled the design of the campus coming up at the 7.3-acre site it acquired in 2019. Telangana’s Information Technology Minister K.T. Rama Rao said he was super excited to break the ground for Google’s largest campus outside of their headquarters at Mountain View, US. The building prioritises sustainability and energy efficiency throughout its design. Upon commissioning, it will offer a highly skilled tech workforce a healthy, collaborative workplace that is both resilient and adaptable, designed to serve the city for years to come, Google said. “I am pleased that Google is deepening its roots in Hyderabad through this landmark building which incorporates sustainability into its design, keeping in mind Hyderabad’s large and futurefocused talent pool,” said Rama

Rao, who unveiled the building design at a ceremony held onsite. The campus was originally planned as a 2 million square facility with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. An agreement was signed between the Telangana government and Google in 2015 when Rama Rao had visited the company headquarters in California. Google currently operates out of a leased facility in Kondapur in Hyderabad and employs about 7,000 people. The new campus, which was earlier expected to be ready in 2019, is likely to nearly double the headcount.

Meanwhile, Google on Thursday signed an MoU with the Telangana government to support and accelerate its vision of leveraging technology for sustainable economic development and inclusive social development. Under this new initiative, Google will collaborate with the government through its various arms to extend scholarships for Google Career Certificates to Telangana’s youth, support women entrepreneurs through digital, business and financial skills training, and strengthen the government’s

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Chandigarh (IANS): Curfew was clamped in Punjab’s Patiala’s town on Friday after police had to fire into the air following a massive clash between members of the Shiv Sena led by Harish Singla and pro-Khalistan sword-bearing sympathizers outside the Kali Mata temple, who were pelting stones at each other and brandishing swords, police said. Inspector General of Police, Patiala Range, Rakesh Aggarwal told the media the situation was under control and heavy police forces deployed. “The tension started following rumours that some of the protesters had been attacked,” he said. Eyewitnesses told the police that Nihangs, who gathered in front of the Dukh Niwaran Sahib gurdwara to oppose the Khalistan ‘Murdabad March’ of the Shiv Sena, marched towards the temple, raising proKhalistan slogans. A police officer got injuries while

trying to stop the Nihangs heading towards the temple, the police said. Terming the incident of clashes as highly deplorable and extremely unfortunate that needs to be condemned by one and all in the strictest possible words, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appealed to the people to maintain law and order

at all costs besides upholding the long traditional love, peace, brotherhood, and harmony. Expressing anguish, he called upon the people to extend fulsome support and cooperation to the police and civil authorities by exercising restraint in this hour of crisis. He categorically said no one would be allowed to disturb the hard-

earned peace and communal harmony in the state. “The incident of clashes in Patiala is deeply unfortunate. I spoke with the DGP [Director General of Police], peace has been restored in the area. We are closely monitoring the situation and will not let anyone create disturbance in the State. Punjab’s peace and harmony is of utmost importance,” Mann tweeted. Reiterating his government’s firm commitment, he said: “Nothing should be done to disturb the peaceful atmosphere as we are all morally committed to make Punjab the most peaceful, harmonious and prosperous state in the country.” As a preventive measure, a curfew has been imposed till Saturday morning. Singla, the executive president of the Shiv Sena, led the anti-separatist march from Arya Samaj Chowk to Kali Devi Temple. They were chanting slogans against Khalistan.

“The Shiv Sena will never allow Khalistan to be formed in Punjab or anywhere in India,” said Singla. He also said banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannu had given the call to mark the foundation day of Khalistan on April 29. Responding to the clash, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advised the AAP government that peace and harmony are most imperative in a sensitive border state. “Punjab is not the place to carry out experiments.” Former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said: “Concerned about the tense situation arising due to clashes between two groups in Patiala. People of Patiala are peace loving and I appeal to them not to get provoked. Hope that Punjab Police will take firm action and ensure that law and order is maintained.” BJP leader Harjeet Singh Grewal said action should be taken against both sides.

Mann sold off interests of Punjab to Delhi, says Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (IANS): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday said Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sold off the state’s interests to Delhi “in the garb of a knowledge-sharing agreement” and now AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has become the de facto Chief Minister of Punjab too. Terming the development as a black day in the history of Punjab, Badal said never before in the history of the state had outsiders been given control of the state and its future generations in this manner. “A municipality President has been given charge of Chief Ministership of Punjab. Punjab has become subservient to Delhi which is not even a state,” said Badal. Asking Mann to explain why he had betrayed Punjab and its people by surrendering its autonomy to Delhi, Badal alleged that he had hurt the pride of Punjabis. He said: “The agreement makes it clear that all ministers and officers of Punjab will now

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urge him to direct the Chief Minister to withdraw his assent to the anti-Punjab agreement. The party will also plan its next course of action in an emergency meeting of its core committee.” Asserting the “agreement” could have dangerous repercussions, Badal said: “We apprehend that a situation could arise whereby Kejriwal could force the Punjab Chief Minister to sign away the state’s river waters to Haryana and Delhi in the same manner in which Congress Chief Minister Darbara Singh was coerced into doing so by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.” He said the situation had already taken a turn for the worst. “Punjab ministers are now even finding it difficult to defend their state with the Food and Civil Supplies Minister offering only ‘no comments’ when asked to spell out Punjab’s stand on the SYL canal,” he said. Asking Mann not to act like a rubber stamp and cancel the agreement if he had any Punjabi pride, Badal said the Chief Minister should

know that Kejriwal had his eyes on the Chief Minister’s chair of Punjab from the very beginning. “Immediately after the AAP government was sworn in, Kejriwal started summoning the state Chief Secretary and police chief to Delhi and even deciding on transfers and postings. When this attracted criticism, a conspiracy was hatched to institutionalise the arrangement by bringing in the knowledge-sharing agreement, which is nothing but a document designed to hand over the administrative control of Punjab to the Delhi government,” said Badal. Referring to the press briefing in Delhi where the purported agreement between the two states was signed, Badal said the Punjab Chief Minister said he wanted to learn and take benefit of the ‘Delhi Model’ whereas Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had gone on record as having said Delhi copied the Meritorious School model of Punjab which was put in place by former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

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Delhi, in this regard. The delegation submitted that the law enforcement agencies take due action to ensure the working of the SAD office is not disrupted in any manner whatsoever. Simultaneously, SAD initiated Akhand Paath at the office premises to express solidarity with Sikh prisoners and pray for their early release. The community is awaiting the release of Sikh prisoners who have served more than their life sentence in jail and have not been

released even after the same was approved by the Centre in 2019 on the occasion of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. SAD Delhi President Paramjit Singh Sarna, who served as the President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee earlier, also paid his obeisance on the occasion and extended his support to the cause of the release of Sikh prisoners. Meanwhile, talking to the media in Delhi, Daljit Singh Cheema and Virsa Singh Valtoha said the Sikh community is dismayed that the

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New Delhi (IANS): In a major initiative aimed at revitalising the core sectors of health and education, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday signed a knowledge-sharing agreement (KSA) with his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal. Interacting with the media after having inked the agreement, both Chief Ministers Mann and Kejriwal described it as a historic initiative for the well-being and prosperity of people of both the states. The agreement was signed between the Punjab and Delhi governments to share knowledge, experience and skills for the mutual welfare of the people of their respective territories. It enables the two governments to send and receive officials, ministers and other personnel to learn and share their knowledge, experience and skills for public wel-

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in the state, the Chief Minister said 117 government schools and an equal number of mohalla clinics will be set up with one each in every assembly segment across the state to impart quality education and the state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. Mann said he was elated as the state has inked an agreement with the Delhi government, which has already evolved a worldclass health and education model, adding it will help the residents of Punjab to avail these top class facilities. Divulging the rationale behind this agreement, the Chief Minister said: “Every individual should learn like a student throughout his life and should never hesitate to adopt the good in life from wherever he gets.” With only this motive, they signed the agreement, he added.

Asserting that he will never stop here, Mann said he would certainly visit other states and even some countries across the globe for the holistic development of the state whenever and wherever it is required. Brushing aside the criticism by the Opposition, he categorically said this is not onesided agreement but both the states would be mutually benefited from it. Mann said that the Opposition was unnecessarily making a lot of hue and cry just for the sake of hollow criticism devoid of any tangible base. The Chief Minister said Punjab would eventually benefit from the health and education model of Delhi, while the people of national capital would too benefit from Punjab’s vast experience and expertise in the field of agriculture.

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New Delhi (IANS): Former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday met election strategist Prashant Kishor after the latter declined the offer to join the Congress. After the meeting, Sidhu tweeted: “Had a wonderful meeting with my old friend PK... Old wine, Old gold and Old friends still the best!!!” Sidhu has been left out in the cold ever since the party lost the elections in Punjab earlier this year. He was asked to resign after the party appointed Amrinder Singh

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The proposed federal budget for 2022 has introduced a number of new rules relating to real estate, including new rules to dampen speculation in the Canadian real estate market (for a full list of the housing affordability measures announced, click here). REALTORS® should be generally aware of these changes and where they may affect a client’s transaction, and accounting advice should generally be recommended prior to a binding contract being entered into. For Sellers, this advice often should occur at the time of listing unless a Seller’s subject conditions are going to be included in the contract of purchase and sale. Residential Property Flipping Rule A commonly held belief was that one had to hold a property for more than a year to obtain many of the tax benefits of the principal residence exemption. This requirement will now be codified into the Income Tax Act, and “property (a taxpayer has) held for fewer than 12 months (will) be subject to full taxation on profits as business income, applying to residential properties sold on or after January 1, 2023.” There are certain “life event” exemptions proposed once effective (2023); however, Sellers who have held title to the property for a period of less than 12 months should be generally advised to obtain tax advice prior to listing.

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Fraser Height's newest subdivision. This 4752 SF lot-Ready to build, the plan should be ready from designer. The house will include total 8 beds & 6 baths. Total sq ft for the house will be 4200 plus. 4 Bdrms up all connected to ensuites. Main floor offers open den, dining area, great room, living room, chef kitchen with spice kitchen, *1 Bdrm* & full bath. ~ *2 bsmt * 1 & 2 bdrms ~ Near PP Academy & easy access to Hwy 1,15 & 17 and many more facilities

31 8089 209 STREET, LANGLEY

4 Bed • 4 Bath • 1,942 SF

Willoughby Heights 3 storey town house with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Main floor have living room, dining room, kitchen, eating area and family room. Above 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathroom and laundry. Below one bedroom and full bath. Walking distance school and close to all amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

20404 76 AVENUE, LANGLEY

3 Bed • 3 Bath • 1.12 Acre

1.21 Acres lot in SW Yorkson NCP in willoughby . 2 Storey home with Main floor have 3 Bedrooms, Living room, dining room, Kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms and basement have 2 Rec rooms, Den, Mud room and full bathroom. Close all Amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

13368 66A AVENUE, SURREY

4 Bed • 3 Bath • 3,660 SF

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$5,999,000

$1,399,000

6789 150 STREET, SURREY

7 Bed • 6 Bath • 6,038 SF Lot

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$1,195,000

$2,200,000

East newton 6038 sqft lot, 3 Storey with 4064 Sqft home and house built in 2002 with 7 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms. Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen, Spice Kitchen, family room, Den and Full BatHroom. Above Floor: 4 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms. Basement have 2 +1 bedrooms suite. walking distance both School, Gurdwara Sahib and Close all Amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

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13833 60 AVENUE, SURREY

6 Bed • 5 Bath • 2,813 SF ASKING ONLY

$1,299,000

Sullivan Station 3 Story house built in 2015 with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen, family room, Sundeck and 4 piece bathroom. Above 4 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms and Legal Basement suite with 2 Bedroom and 2 bathroom .All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

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RESTAURANT BUSINESS FOR SALE Fully vented, fully equipped, commercial kitchen with 12' commercial hood, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. This restaurant has 100 seat with a private party room and liquor license. It is located on the high pro le corner of 128 and 96th.Callformoreinformation. ASKING

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$1,399,000

7 Bedroom House, 7 Years young 2 story, house for sale near 140th St. and 100 ave. Surrey BC. 63 x 130 (8194 SF Lot), radiant heat with central air conditioning, comes with 7 bedrooms, office, home theatre, 7 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms suite, 1 bachelor suite and potential for another one, separate laundry for suites, main kitchen with spice kitchen, open to below in living room and family room, laundry on top level, vaulted ceiling in living room with cedar, beautifully landscaped with water fall and fully fenced yard with remote control gates, lime stone on front of the house, Italian stone on the deck and much more. Please call for private viewing before it is gone!!

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Welcome to Scott & Nicholson in Sunshine Hills. This beautiful Ground Floor Unit, the unit offers 2 beds + 2 bath home boasts a living room and large master bedroom with a walk through closet which takes to the ensuite bathroom. Close amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, shopping and plenty of natural parks and green spaces. Our 12,000 sqft amenities include outdoor lounging areas with gas fire pits, gas bbq, bocce court, and a ping pong table. You will have access to the fitness room, fully equipped kitchen, and space for large parties. This unit comes with 1 parking and a storage locker. This beautiful Condo will not last long, please book your showing today.

1.7 ACRES LAND ON SALE IN MAPLE RIDGE Maple Ridge, land size: 1.7 Acres, application in City hall for 2 story building for a trade school. Seller will provide DP ready site ASKING $2.8 mil

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11630 72A AVE, DELTA 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

Great investment ppt located in Scottsdale Area. Clean flat 4 bed and 2.5 baths well maintained. Property is tenanted and tenancy ends in Feb 2023. Close to both levels of schools, transit, easy access to Alex Fraser Bridge. Property is can be a part of land assembly to build townhomes in the future. Buyer to verify. ASKING $1,785,000

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COMMON SENSE HEALTH – W. GIFFORD-JONES, MD AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES

A little nostalgia goes a long way

TRACING the medical history of nostalgia involves a sharp U-turn. Centuries ago, it was considered a psychopathological disorder. Still today, nostalgia can be associated with negative feelings and sadness. But researchers are reaching new conclusions about the health benefits of wistful affection for the past. We recently witnessed the medicinal effects firsthand on a special family trip. A full seventy years later, we returned to the majestic Manoir Richelieu, a historic hotel northeast of Quebec City on the shores of the St. Lawrence River. As the former hotel doctor-in-residence, and the accompanying story-seeking family, we were treated to a wonderful walk down memory lane. It was hard not to notice the spring in our steps, the smiles, and the upbeat mood. Nostalgia comes from the Greek root “nostos” meaning “home” and “algos” meaning “pain”. Distinct from “homesickness”, which strikes when far from home and justifiably induces sadness, loneliness, and other depressing feelings, nostalgia can swing either way. One can be sad to recall “the good ole days”, or nostalgia can stimulate reward pathways in our brains. Many studies have demonstrated the way memories make us feel good. A study published in Psychological Science found that nostalgia boosts perceptions of social support and that highly resilient people use nostalgia as a tool to beat back loneliness. Another study published in the journal Appetite examined how nostalgia influences attitudes about food. Experiments showed that people consumed more and reported more favorable attitudes towards healthy food when feeling nostalgic. Nostalgia also diminished the consumption of unhealthy

food. Another interesting study linked nostalgia to creativity. Two groups of students were invited to write for five minutes. One group was instructed to think about an ordinary experience while the other was asked to think about something nostalgic. The latter group produced far more creative writing. Organizational effectiveness gurus took note. A report in the Harvard Business Review recommended employers use nostalgia to make workers feel socially supported, energized, and confident, noting how this leads to more workplace creativity. But watch the pocketbook, because other research points to the effect of nostalgia as a trigger for charitable giving, built on an abundance of empathy that comes along with happy personal associations. Count on Shakespeare to have a take. He wrote in Othello, “To mourn a mischief that is past and gone is the next way to draw new mischief on.” Dr. Constantine Sedikides, Professor of Social and Personality Psychology at the University of Southampton in the U.K., has spent his career studying nostalgia. He would agree with Shakespeare’s recommendation to move on to new mischief. Dr. Sedikides says he has adopted strategies for increasing nostalgia in his own life. “I don’t miss an opportunity to build nostalgic-to-be memories,” he says. “We call this anticipatory nostalgia.” Our recent visit to the Manoir Richelieu helped our family connect with the past and share experience across generations. But you don’t have to travel to achieve the same benefit. Try taking ten minutes to reflect on a special place or time. Look back into your past and recall an occasion when you achieved a goal, when you first met a special friend, or even something recent that you enjoyed. Then, having immersed yourself in the memory, check to see how you feel. You should notice a sense of happiness. Another technique is to meander through the pages of an old photo album. Need motivation? A study of people who regularly thought about past positive experiences observed the added benefit of leaving them better able to cope with the

inevitable stresses in life. Visit www.docgiff.com. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @docgiff and @diana_gifford_ jones Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a graduate of the University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial

Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard. Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gifford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with The Aga Khan University. She worked for ten years in the Human Development sectors at the World Bank, including health policy and economics, nutrition, and population health.

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