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Man arrested and charged in murder of Kelowna security guard Harmandeep Kaur

Harmandeep Kaur. Photo: GoFundMe A Kelowna man has been arrested and charged for the February 26 murder of security guard Harmandeep Kaur, 24, at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO). On February 26, 2022, the Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of an assault that had occurred in one of the buildings on the UBCO campus. A man working at the university had allegedly assaulted a security guard. The security guard, Harmandeep

Kaur, later died. Following an investigation spearheaded by the Kelowna RCMP Serious Crimes Unit, on Tuesday (April 5), the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of second-degree murder against 22–year-old Dante Ognibene-Hebbourn of Kelowna. He has been arrested and is expected to appear next in court on April 6.

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CONTINUED FROM 1 “This has been a difficult few weeks for the community in the aftermath of the tragic events of February 26. The response in support to the woman’s family has been remarkable. I would like to thank the Kelowna Serious Crimes Unit and the first responders for their work to bring this case before the court,” said Inspector Beth McAndie, Investigative Service Officer for the Kelowna RCMP. “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, friends, and co-workers at this time. We will continue to provide any support they may need, as

we prepare for the upcoming court process,” Kelowna RCMP said. Police said that given this matter is now before the court, no further information will be released by them. A GoFundMe Page that was set up for Kaur said: “Harmandeep, originally from Kapurthla, Punjab, India, came to Canada in 2015 with the dream of furthering her education by attending university and eventually becoming a paramedic. Her path towards fulfilling this dream had not been easy as she first studied at Columbia College in Vancouver and simultaneously worked to pay for school. Eventually, she found her way to Kelowna in 2018.

“Despite the challenges she faced as she tried to make her way in a new country away from her family back home in India, she always kept her positive attitude and determined spirit. And after years of struggle, she finally recently received her permanent residency in January of this year and was incredibly excited to have her parents come visit her this April. “Despite the distance, she was very close with her family – especially her mother. And everyone that loved her, and continues to love her, experienced the generous support she would give to those around her, always ready to do anything

that made the lives of her loved ones safer and happier. She loved fashion and styling her own wardrobe, spending time with friends while exploring Kelowna, and was endlessly fun, motivating, and loving. “Since she was a child, Harmandeep was such a bright student and always excited to learn. She risked and lost her young life while patrolling the very grounds that she had hoped to one day walk as a student. There are no words to describe how much Harmandeep will be missed by her mother, father, and brother, as well as all of her extended family and friends.”

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BC-INDIA Business Network’s Founder and President Vivek Savkur announced on Thursday that on April 1 he will be stepping down as president after nearly a decade. The new president will be Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, Associate Vice President of External Relations at Simon Fraser University (SFU). After nearly four decades of experience in import and export consulting in India, Savkur immigrated to Canada in 2007 and founded BC-IBN in 2015. He has worked tirelessly with diverse stakeholders and helped connect Canadian and Indian companies, and strengthened trade between the two countries. Savkur has worked closely with all levels of the Canadian government and has been an advisor to many individuals and agencies interested in doing business with Indian companies. He continues to be involved with many advisory boards and committees, including SFU’s India Advisory Committee and Vancouver International Film Festival’s (VISAFF) Advisory Board. He was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013.

Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan “It is time for new leadership. Sobhana is a connector with deep roots in India and Canada. As a senior leader in the post-secondary sector, a community leader, mentor to several young CEOs and entrepreneurs, advisor to many organizations in Canada and India, and mother of two young entrepreneurs, Sobhana is well-positioned to lead BC-IBN and I look forward to staying connected to BC-IBN as President Emeritus”, said Savkur. Jaya-Madhavan said: “BC-IBN values the deep connection between Canada and India. We are very com-

mitted to strengthening this relationship through trade and networking between businesses on both sides. We live in very challenging times and trade within/between nations will continue to be critical for not just the progress and prosperity of nations, but also for peace.” Jaya-Madhavan graduated from Calicut University with a Bachelors’s degree in Philosophy and from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) with a Master’s degree in Social Work. After working in South East Asia, she immigrated to Canada in 1995 and worked with the Government of British Columbia serving in front-line child welfare and senior management positions for nearly two decades. After a two-year stint in India as head of HR, she joined Simon Fraser University (SFU) as Associate Vice President, External Relations in 2017. Jaya-Madhavan engages with all levels of government, diverse organizations, and communities to strengthen relationships and partnerships. She sits on several advisory committees and boards and dedicates time for pro bono work in Canada and India. She is the Chief Impact Officer for

Vivek Savkur HashHackCode (India). She mentors young entrepreneurs/CEOs, offers skill development programs at TISS National University Students Skill Development Program (NUSSD), and is an Advisor to India’s The National Federation Of the Blind Maharashtra (NFBM) and Canada’s The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF), The Inclusion Project (TIP), and Global Emerging Leadership Program (GELP). In 2019, Jaya-Madhavan was recognized by the global Women Economic Forum (WEF) with a Woman of the Decade award.

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Sikhs serving meals and medicines in Ukraine’s war zone

The ruins of City Center in Kharkiv. THE United Sikhs organization’s emergency response teams have been based in Medyka, Poland, right next to the Ukraine border to serve the needs of refugees for weeks now. This need continues to grow by the day. Inside Ukraine, with the situation even more dire as an active war zone, the needs of millions of displaced residents have reached a very high level of urgency. The United Sikhs’ teams are now serving meals and medicines in the city of Kharkiv in northeast Ukraine which has been under heavy attacks and bombardments. Kharkiv was an eclectic and cultural center of Ukraine. Now the city is a pile of

The United Sikhs’ volunteer teams passed by this burning tank in Kharkiv. ruins, note the United Sikhs. The United Sikhs have served over 165,000 hot meals at their base camp in Medyka, Poland. As part of their humanitarian mission, they are expanding efforts to serve basic life-saving supplies, including meals, in cities inside Ukraine. Despite the challenges and war conditions, their brave volunteers have made their way into some of the devastated cities to serve their residents with food, water and medicines. Their teams are delivering food and water door to door to the most impacted residents in Kharkiv. “The situation in Kharkiv is like a living hell. There is destruction

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‘Minds are still being colonized because they are only seeing themselves being portrayed felt the audit revealed. This is when the question came up: With this attitude, how can the same person, who has presided over systematic racism over 15 years at a public funded broadcaster, be placed in charge of its transformation? … The board had not taken action, the ministries said they don’t know what they can do and so, I got the idea of going out to the public and making our case and hence the petition.

BY INDIRA PRAHST Sociology Instructor Langara College IN an exclusive interview, Meghna Haldar, writer, director and educator working out of Vancouver, elaborated on the petition by a group called Equity Justice last month demanding change of leadership at Knowledge Network. She shared her view on systemic racism and a need for change to reclaim the voices, spaces and narratives of people of colour and Indigenous People. Indira: What was the reason behind writing and disseminating the petition online (the petition is available on The VOICE’s website voiceonline.com)? Meghna: There was a request for Knowledge [Network] to have an audit because they wanted to see how the funding was being allocated. This year, the results of the audit were released, and the results were staggering in that about 98 percent, which is two million dollars, had gone to whiteowned firms, whereas 1.7%, that is $34,000, had been given to companies owned by filmmakers of colour and zero to Indigenous companies. Indira: What was the response to the results?

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but Knowledge is also a public broadcaster… and the impact that it has is that it underserves audiences both white or diverse. How does it underserve them? It perpetuates a lie about who we are and what we are. … So, audiences who are not white, or are Indigenous, what they are seeing is what I call “double consciousness,” that is what others think they are, it’s a portrayal of themselves as other ... the minds are still being colonized because they are only seeing themselves portrayed by white people, they’re are not authentic portrayals of our stories by us. What happens when white people tell those same stories over and over again to our children is that they grow up thinking of themselves as foreign to themselves. Media has a huge impact on our lives and our minds and, if media is being used in a systematic way, it is a powerful tool of colonization. Indira: What do you hope will happen as a result of this petition? Meghna: Diverse people are coming together and signing the petition saying we want a different public broadcaster. … Knowledge is the people’s broadcast, it is not someone’s privately owned company; it’s a publicly owned crown corporation. I am hoping we can reclaim the space, our stories and our voices, and install new inclusive leadership. But for that we need people to sign our petition to make their voices heard. Indira Prahst is a sociology instructor, specializing in race and ethnic relations, with the Department of Sociology, Langara College.

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality BY JAI BIRDI CHETNA Association of Canada and other local organizations are planning to observe Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality on April 14 at 4 p.m. The event will include a garlanding ceremony and presenting flowers to the bust of Dr. Ambedkar at the library of Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus. As the event coincides with India@75, this year’s Equality Day is dedicated to India’s 75th year of independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In support of increasing awareness for this day, on April 4 the City of Burnaby proclaimed April 14, 2022, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality, a trend that it started in 2020! Last week, the Province of British Columbia also proclaimed April 14 as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality as well as April as Dalit History Month. The City of Surrey is expected to make a similar proclamation, as it did in the year 2021. Who are Dalits or patrons of Dr. Ambedkar and why is it important to discuss caste in Canada? The term ‘Dalit’ was used to describe the downtrodden and poor; and perhaps, also to create an environment that germinates an anti-caste movement (Teltumbde). According to the 2016 census data, close to

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Photo: Dr.B.R Ambedkar Thoughts Facebook 2 million Canadians reported having their roots in South Asia. A conservative 10% of this figure would suggest there are approximately 200,000 Canadians of Dalit ancestry. While the majority of these would have come directly from the Indian subcontinent, many have migrated after settling in Fiji, the Caribbean, Africa, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The 2030 sustainable goals of United Nations

inspired local activists to increase the profile of caste-based discrimination being experienced outside of the South Asian sub-continent and address all types of inequality and inequity experienced globally. For generations, people of the Dalit ancestry had a quest to overcome the stigma and barriers for advancement resulting from the caste-based systems, beliefs, and attitudes. The first recorded anti-caste organization established in Canada was in 1981. It took inspiration from the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Ambedkar, champion of human rights who also chaired the constitution drafting committee for independent India. Although the incidence rate of caste-based discrimination is relatively low in Canada, it has led to a sour taste for the recipient of this discriminatory practice. Experiences reported in the United States and the United Kingdom suggest a higher rate of reported discrimination that resulted in the creation of anti-caste legislation in the United Kingdom. Patrons of Dr. Ambedkar continue to have the desire to work together and proactively overcoming caste-based discrimination in Canada through education and awareness campaigns. They also appreciate the level of support and understanding received from mainstream organizations and institutions,

Jay Birdi as well as individuals of all stripes. The animated film, Jai Bheem, is also expected to be released in theaters across India on April 14. Producers of this film are also planning on screening this film outside of India, including the Vancouver area. As information becomes available, it will be shared. For more information on the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality or screening of Jai Bheem film, please send email at info@chetna.ca or jbirdi@chetna.ca.

City of Burnaby proclaims April 14 as “Dr. Ambedkar Day of Equality” THE City of Burnaby has proclaimed April 14 as “Dr. Ambedkar Day of Equality.” The proclamation was signed on Monday by Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley. It was read out at the Burnaby Council meeting by Councillor Sav Dhaliwal. The proclamation reads: Whereas Concerns about inequality and inequity continue to be experienced globally and efforts to eradicate inequalities need to be supported and strengthened; and WHEREAS Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, born in India, on April 14, 1891, in a community of Dalits (previously known as ‘untouchables’), arose through the ranks and chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly to make and enact the

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Why do we celebrate Sikh Heritage Month? remember that there is much more to do. This month reminds us that we must remain vigilant in protecting all our civil rights, rights that for some are still under threat today. The story of Sikhism lives on in each Sikh across Canada, and we are banded

BY AMAN SINGH NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough THIS April, we’re celebrating Sikh Heritage Month. The story of Sikhism began oceans away from here, in Punjab, India. Its early chapters were written by the first ten Gurus: from Guru Nanak, whose teachings are fundamental, to Guru Gobind Singh, who declared Sikhism a distinct faith at the Vaisakhi harvest festival. At the heart of this story and of Sikhism itself is an essential belief in equality and respect for all. If this fierce devotion to equality and respect is the heart of Sikhism, then the concept of sewa is the hand—it is the aspect of our spirituality that frames how we move through the world. Sewa is about lifting everyone around you and never leaving anyone behind. It is a defining principle of Sikhism, and I am proud to say that it is one that aligns with our government today. The first Sikhs who reached Canadian shores worked in the lumber mills and the logging industry, as well as on farmlands and on the railway with Chinese migrants. Most of them came by themselves through Hong Kong, a journey that I happened to take myself in coming here. Over the following years, Sikhs were denied the right to vote, subjected to hate and violence, and kept from their families through unjust immigration policies. Despite all of this, the Sikh community persisted in what their spirituality taught them. They believed in equality, so they continued to fight for enfranchisement. They believed in sewa, so they valiantly gave their lives as soldiers in the First World War. They built gurdwaras, Sikh places of worship, all over the province.

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IHIT called in after shooting inside South Surrey residence SURREY RCMP announced on Wednesday that the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) had been called in following a shooting inside a residence in South Surrey. On April 6, just before 1:30 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 15200-block of 24 Avenue. Frontline officers attended and located an injured 33-year-old man. The victim was transported to hospital and due to the serious nature of his injuries is not expected to survive.

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Delta community forum tackles stigma and toxic drug supply on April 13 AGENCIES responsible for public safety, health, children and youth, and governance in Delta are joining together to host a community forum on the impacts of the toxic drug supply here in Delta. Family members, friends, those who use drugs, and community members are invited to take part, ask questions, and add their voice at the End the Stigma forum happening on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. at North Delta Secondary School. The forum is a collaboration between the City of Delta, Delta Police Department, Tsawwassen First Nation, Delta School District, Fraser Health, and Delta Fire and Emergency Services. Delta Mayor George V. Harvie will provide opening remarks and the Delta Police Department will be facilitating a panel, including the opportunity for the public to ask questions. Deputy Chief Harj Sidhu is going to MC the event and act as the facilitator. Panelists include: * Katie Alexander, Tsawwassen First Nation, Manager, TFN Health and Social Services * Kirsten Hermanson, Delta School District, Manager of Prevention and Wellness * Kam Singh, Mukti Society, Substance Use Counselor (can address questions in Punjabi) The forum will also be an opportunity to hear from leaders and advocates on the stigma of drug use and what needs to be done to stop

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City of Surrey offers free gang prevention workshops to parents REGISTRATION is now open for the popular Empower Surrey Parent Workshops taking place April through June at nine elementary and secondary schools. Designed for parents and caregivers of children and youth, the free two-hour workshops will provide participants with tips and tools to recognize and respond to warning signs for gang involvement as well as build protective factors that minimize their young person’s susceptibility for recruitment. According to the City’s Community Safety section, gangs target youth as young as 10 years old from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, meaning strategies to start the

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MLA Jagrup Brar’s statement on South Asians’ right to vote the right to vote, on March 27, 1907 in this assembly. This decision caused a tremendous uproar in the South Asian community. As a result, the Khalsa Diwan Society of Vancouver, led by Naginder Singh Gill, made the call to fight back. This supported further community activism that was advanced by giants including Darshan Singh Canadian, Hussein Rahim, Dr. Pandia, Didar Singh, and Jagat Singh “Jack” Uppal among many others. After a long struggle and delegation to Victo-

NDP MLA Jagrup Brar, recognizing the 75th anniversary of Sikhs and South Asians successfully winning back the right to vote in BC after a struggle of 40 years, made the following statement in the House: TODAY we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the South Asian community winning the right to vote after 40 years of struggle. The act to amend the Provincial Elections Act was passed in this House on April 2, 1947. At the turn of the last century, South Asians of whom the overwhelming majority were Sikhs from Punjab came to Canada. From the outset, they fought together against racism and discrimination they faced on the streets of Vancouver and against racist laws that were passed in this assembly. They were designated as untrustworthy, dishonest and undesirable by the

THE Province announced on Thursday that it has introduced legislative amendments that will give local governments new tools to act when elected officials are charged with or convicted of a criminal offence. “Local leaders have been asking for new tools to help maintain public confidence in instances where an elected official is charged or convicted of a criminal offence,” said Nathan Cullen, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “While our hope is that mandatory leave and disqualification will not need to be exercised, these amendments will help limit disruption, maintain public confidence and ensure local governments are able to remain focused on serving their communities.” These legislative changes will provide municipalities and regional districts in B.C. with two separate but related tools for circumstances where a local elected official has been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence: The first amendment makes a change to the existing disqualification rules to ensure that a local elected official is disqualified at the time of conviction for an indictable of-

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Writ issued for 2022 Vancouver-Quilchena by-election A provincial by-election has been called for Saturday, April 30 in the Vancouver-Quilchena (VNQ) electoral district, Elections BC announced on Saturday. The seat became vacant when MLA Andrew Wilkinson resigned on February 17, 2022. This will be the first provincial by-election in B.C. since changes to the Election Act came into force in March of 2022. The changes include using electronic tabulators to count paper ballots and electronic voting books to look up voters and cross them off the voters list. The new technology will make the voting process easier for voters, and allow Elections BC to report results faster on election night. “We’re excited about using new technology to help British Columbians vote,” says Anton Boegman, B.C.’s Chief Electoral Officer. “These changes will make our electoral process more accessible and efficient, and help us provide better service to voters.” Individuals are eligible to vote in the by-election if they are: * a resident of the Vancouver-Quilchena electoral district * 18 or older on April 30, 2022, * a Canadian citizen, and * a B.C. resident for at least six months immediately before April 30, 2022.

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MP Bonita Zarrillo says NDP’s dental care plan in Budget 2022 a big win for Canadians BONITA Zarrillo, NDP Critic Disability Inclusion and Deputy Health Critic, said on Friday that the NDP’s dental care plan in Budget 2022 is a big win for Canadians. She added: “I am very happy to see a full fiscal commitment to the single largest expan-

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group. Contact Surendra Handa Coordinator, at 604507-9945 for further information. India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, Richmond Celebration of Vaisakhi starts with the beginning of Akhand Paath at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. On Wednesday, April 13, Nishan Sahib’s Chola will be changed at 5 p.m. Akhand Paath’s Bhog will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14. On Thursday, April 14, after the Bhog, Keertan and Ardas, a number of prominent people /scholars will share with the congregation their thoughts about Vaisakhi, creation of the Khalsa and other historical facts. Langar will be served in the Langar Hall. The Management Committee of India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, 8600 Number Five Road, Richmond, invites the public to this celebration of Vaisakhi and creation of the Khalsa Panth. Along with this celebration, the Gurdwara Management Committee has also launched the Ukraine Relief Fund. The amount collected will be passed on to a reputed non-profit registered organization to help the Ukrainian people. For further information about the celebration and the Relief Fund, feel free to phone the Gurdwara at 604274-7479 or Balwant Sanghera, General Secretary, at 604-836-8976.

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has made a rapid and strong recovery. Canada has seen the best jobs recovery in the G7, having recovered 112 per cent of the jobs lost, and with an unemployment rate that sits at just 5.5 per cent— close to the 5.4 per cent low in 2019 that was Canada’s best in five decades. In Budget 2022, the government makes targeted and responsible investments to create jobs and prosperity today, and build a stronger economic future for all Canadians. These include: 1. Investing in Canadians and Making Life More Affordable: Measures that support access to housing and a growing workforce are imperative for economic growth. Budget 2022 housing measures include: Putting Canada on the path to double housing construction over the next decade; helping Canadians save for and buy their first home; banning foreign investment that makes housing less affordable for Canadians; and curbing unfair practices that make housing more expensive for Canadians. Budget 2022 also invests in ensuring Canadian workers have the skills they need for the good-paying jobs of today and tomorrow, and will make it easier for the

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dollars in private investment in Canadian industries and Canadian jobs, and a new innovation and investment agency that will help drive productivity and growth across our economy. Budget 2022 also includes up to $3.8 billion to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy—one that will create thousands of good jobs and capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Measures also include steps to build more resilient supply chains, to cut taxes for Canada’s growing small businesses, and to drive the creation, and ensure the protection, of Canadian intellectual property. 3. Investing in a Clean Economy: Protecting the environment and fighting climate change is the right thing to do for the planet, and it is also the right thing to do for our economy, the government said. Through Budget 2022, the government will help Canadians and Canadian businesses benefit from the global transition to a clean economy, including through new incentives for the development of clean technologies and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. In addition to fur-

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Last accused in Red Scorpions’ drug trafficking case sentenced DELTA Police on Wednesday said that a significant drug investigation that started in 2017 targeting the Red Scorpions organized group trafficking illicit drugs in South Delta and Richmond has concluded with the last accused being sentenced. Billie Kim was found guilty of multiple charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and was sentenced in Vancouver Supreme Court on March 29. The investigation resulted in the seizure of large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and carfentanil and various restricted firearms and bulletproof vests. Numerous members and associates of the Red Scorpions were arrested and charged and have received significant sentences. They include: – Kyle Latimer: a 17-year custodial sentence based on Project Green Planet’s evidence and evidence of a subsequent Vancouver Police Department investigation Project Territory.

Surrey bids to host 55+ BC Games in 2026 THE City of Surrey is applying to host the 55+ BC Games in 2026, following Surrey Council’s approval on Monday, March 28. On average, 3,500 to 4,000 participants from around BC compete in a minimum of 20 sports as selected by the host community and approved by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS).

Women’s soccer at the 2019 BC 55+ Games in Kelowna. Photo: BC Senior Games Society “I am proud that the City of Surrey is stepping up and offering to host the 55+ BC Games,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “Our strength as a City comes from our sense of community and inclusivity. The 55+ BC Games will allow Surrey to showcase our work in removing barriers to athletic and recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. As an age-friendly city, Surrey is a great fit to host these games to celebrate the older adults who are so inspirational in their dedication to fitness and excellence.” Before the June deadline, the City will submit a bid application to BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS) to host the 2026 Games. In its submission, the City will outline a one-time commitment of $55,000 for inkind services and facilities for hosting the Games, $60,000 for general expenses and $75,000 for a full-time Games Operations Manager to be employed by the City for a seven-month period in advance of the games. The BCSGS has been overseeing the staging of the Games (formerly called the BC Seniors Games) since 1988. The Games are an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a different community in British Columbia each year. The City of Surrey last hosted the 55+ BC Games in 2001. The Games have provided significant economic benefits to host municipalities in past iterations. Hosting of the Games in Vernon in 2017 showed $3.3 million of direct spending in the community and surrounding areas, while the City of Langley’s 2014 Games showed $3.1 million of direct spending in the community.

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Council, has unequivocally condemned the killings of civilians in Ukraine and supported the call for an independent investigation. This was the eighth abstention at the UN by India on a matter involving the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thursday’s abstention by India was a defiance of Russia, which threatened those abstaining. The adoption of the resolution with 93 votes giving it a two-thirds majority marked a big diplomatic

Islamabad (IANS): In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled on Thursday that the National Assembly Deputy Speakers ruling to dismiss the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan and the subsequent dissolution of the Lower House by the President on Khan’s advice were contrary to the Constitution and the law of the land, Express Tribune reported. The court also ordered to reinstate the National Assembly and summon its session on

Saturday to hold voting on a notrust motion moved against Khan. A five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, which also included Justices Munib Akhtar, Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Ijazul Ahsan and Mazhar Alam Khan, announced the verdict, which was reserved earlier in the day. The top court also summoned the officials of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), including its secretary. Earlier, during a hearing of the

win for the US and its allies. The impetus for the resolution was images of atrocities against and killings of civilians in Bucha after Russian troops withdrew. Twenty-four countries voted against it and 58 abstained. On March 24, the General Assembly passed a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion; India abstained on it. High-stakes diplomacy preceded the voting on the latest resolution

by both the West and Russia. Russia threatened countries abstaining on the resolution will face consequences. The Russian Mission circulated a note warning that Moscow will consider abstaining or absenting an “unfriendly” act that it will take into account in “the development of bilateral relations”. The last suspension of a member of the Council was in 2011 when the Assembly voted to temporarily remove Libya. The Council includes several members like China, Eritrea and Sudan, which have been accused of serious human rights violations. Former President Donald Trump withdrew US from the Council in 2018, with the US Permanent Representative Nikki Haley saying that it makes a “mockery of human rights”. President Joe Biden brought the US back to the Council and it was elected a member last year for a three-year term. The US had boycotted the Council for its first three years after it was founded in 2006.

case, Bandial, after consultation with his fellow judges, observed that it was clear that the ruling of the Deputy Speaker to dismiss the

no-confidence motion submitted against the Prime Minister was “wrong”. The Chief Justice remarked that there would be no stability in the country even after the restoration of the National Assembly that had been dissolved as a result of the ruling, Express Tribune reported. Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan argued that everyone needed to be loyal to the state. He said that he is not defending the ruling. “However, I think new elections are the only solution,” he said.

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Mumbai (IANS): Brooklyn-based Pakistani vocalist Arooj Aftab, who became the first Pakistani woman to bag the coveted Grammy Award in the Best Global Performance category for her song ‘Mohabbat’, has faced quite a few challenges to achieve the feat. Arooj was born to Pakistani parents in Saudi Arabia. She spent her teenage years in Lahore. Her parents often held musical evenings at their home in Lahore, but Aftab was not allowed to take music lessons, which they believed would impact her studies. The 37-year-old is a self-taught musician as she learnt the basics of music by listening to artistes such

Arooj Aftab as Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Us- jazz diva Billie Holiday, among othtad Zakir Hussain, and the American ers. In addition, she took an online

music course. However, finding her calling, she soon relocated to Boston’s prestigious Berklee School of Music to study musical production and engineering. Aftab has worked on scoring for films and editing them including filmmaker Cary Mcclelland’s ‘Without Shepherds’, which tells the story of six people in Pakistan in the wake of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. She also composed the score for ‘Bittu’ by director Karishma Dev Dube, which was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. In addition, she has also worked with MTV and Vice supervising their music and

video departments. Interestingly, Arooj’s award-winning song is a ‘neo Sufi’ version of a ghazal by Punjab-based poet Hafeez Hoshiyarpuri. ‘Mohabbat karne wale kam na honge, teri mehfil mein lekin hum na honge’, has been sung earlier by luminaries such as Mehdi Hassan, Farida Khanum, Ghulam Ali, and Indian legend Jagjit Singh. Her third studio album ‘Vulture Prince’ which came after ‘Bird Under Water’ (2014) and ‘Siren Islands’ (2018), was released to a wide critical acclaim, and attracted more attention after former US president Barack Obama included the track ‘Mohabbat’ on his 2021 summer favourites list.

Now, it’s time to uproot corruption from Himachal: Kejriwal

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) (IANS): Boosted by its landslide win in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday launched its campaign for the state assembly polls scheduled by November this year. The party began the campaign for the 68 assembly seats from this town, the home turf of the BJP’s incumbent Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, by saying, “It’s time to uproot corruption from Himachal Pradesh.” In a massive show of strength, the party’s two Chief Ministers -- Arvind Kejriwal of Delhi and Bhagwant Mann of Punjab -- held a roadshow with the former pleading with the public saying, “AAP will uproot corruption from Himachal Pradesh too, if it comes to power”. “You have given 30 years to the Congress and 17 years to the BJP to rule the state, all looted Himachal. Just give me five years. If you are not satisfied, you can change us,” the AAP’s national convener said. He said first they eradicated cor-

Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann. ruption in Delhi, then in Punjab. “Now, it’s time to uproot corruption from Himachal Pradesh.” “We are common people, we don’t know how to do politics. Instead, we know how to work for people, build schools and end corruption. We have ended corruption in just 20 days in Punjab since Bhagwant Mann became the chief minister. Now, ‘kranti’ (revolution) should happen in

Himachal Pradesh too,” Kejriwal added. Accusing both the BJP and the Congress of promoting dynasty politics, Punjab Chief Minister Mann said, “AAP promotes common man in politics to end corruption and ensure development of people.” Himachal Pradesh was traditionally dominated by the Congress and saw its first non-Congress

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S. Jaishankar tional interest and by a national strategy. “Even the security of the nation is at stake, as we maintain our defence posture in the manner that the current security challenges warrant. All these, Speaker Sir, are legitimate pursuits of national interest by India. They are similar to what other nations are doing from their particular perspective. Attributing a political colouring to it is uncalled for, it is unfair. I do not even wish to get into which country is doing how much. Eventually, the numbers will speak for themselves,” he said. Jaishankar reiterated India’s stand of pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to end the dispute.

Gurugram: Fake call centre duping US, Canada citizens busted, 17 held Gurugram (IANS): A fake call centre duping the US and Canada citizens was busted and 17 people were arrested in this connection from Udyog Vihar in Gurugram on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the flying squad, Udyog Vihar police station and Cyber Crime police led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Inderjeet Singh Yadav of Chief Minister wing and Rajeev Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Udyog Vihar) raided the call centre and recovered Rs 22.50 lakh [Rs 2.25 million] in cash, six laptops, three desktops, 18 mobile phones and a 64 GB pen drive. The employees of call centre used to call the US and Canada nationals posing as officials

of Microsoft technical support and take $500 to $1,000 as service charge from them, police said. “The call centre was being run without permission. Also, it did not have any license issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DOT),” Yadav said. “During questioning, the accused confessed that they used to communicate with US and Canada citizens offering to provide tech support, send pop-ups and take nearly $500 to $1,000 per client as service charge,” he added. “The employees of the fake call centre disclosed that besides salary, they were also getting a commission. The prime accused of the fake call centre is absconding.”

“If India has chosen a side, it is the side of peace and it is for an immediate end to violence. This is our principled stand and it has consistently guided our position in international forums and debates including in the United Nations,” he said. He also said that New Delhi, deeply disturbed by the happenings in Bucha in Ukraine, strongly condemns the killings that have taken place there and supports the call for an independent investigation. Jaishankar highlighted that the Narendra Modi government believes that India’s national strategy on Ukraine situation should have four elements: Firstly in terms of diplomacy - India continues to press forcefully for an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to violence. He said that India encourages talks between Ukraine and Russia, including at the level of their Presidents. “Prime Minister has spoken to them both, himself in this regard. This was precisely the message that was conveyed to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov when he was in Delhi. If India can be of any assistance in this matter, we will be glad to contribute,” said Jaishankar. Secondly, the ground situation calls for urgent humanitarian relief. India has already provided 90 tonnes of relief material and that too in the middle of an evacuation exercise. “Ukrainian Deputy PM Yuliia Svyrydenko called me a few days ago to request the supply of more medicines. The House will be glad to know that

this is underway and delivery should start very soon,” said the minister. Thirdly, India will work with the international community and partner countries to mitigate the economic hardships that are resulting from this conflict. While the focus is to soften its impact on its own economy, India is also helping partners going through very tough times. “Coordinating on lowering energy prices is one collective initiative. In the case of a neighbour like Sri Lanka, we are even supplying fuel on credit and food on credit,” he said. Jaishankar added that food security is another major concern. “India has been approached for the supply of wheat and sugar by many countries and we are responding positively. The House will be glad to know that whether it is Basmati rice, nonBasmati rice, sugar, wheat, our exports in the last quarter have gone up very substantially,” he revealed. Fourthly, Jaishankar said that commercial diplomacy has to find additional sources to address any disruption of supply of edible oil (India imports sunflower oil in very large quantities from Ukraine) or fertilizers. “Whether it is the supply of lentils, whether it is the requirement of raw materials for fertilizers, we are in different ways - whether it is edible oil- from MERCOSOUR, to Kazakhstan, Tanzania and Australia, to Canada, we are really looking today at global markets to see how we can lighten the burden for the common people of India, as a result of this crisis,” he said.

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Chandigarh (IANS): Amid the tug-of-war between Punjab and Haryana to stake claim over Chandigarh, a longstanding dispute, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday passed a resolution saying the city remains a Union Territory and that a legislative assembly be constituted.

Only BJP councillors were present in its ruled civic body when the resolution was passed in the specially convened House. Congress, AAP, and Akali Dal councillors staged a walkout during the meeting. The resolution asked the Central government to tell both Punjab and Haryana to have its own capital cities. Currently,

Chandigarh is the joint capital of both the states. Days after the Punjab Assembly adopted a resolution to shift Chandigarh to the state, Haryana on Tuesday passed a similar resolution unanimously by urging the Centre not to take any step that would disturb the existing balance till all issues emanat-

ing from the reorganisation of Punjab are settled, besides reiterating its claim over Chandigarh. The Haryana Assembly has also urged the Central government to take measures for the construction of the Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions.

Ensure hassle-free supply of sand, Punjab Chief Minister tells contractors

Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday categorically asked the sand contractors to ensure hassle-free and smooth supply of sand to the people at the rates fixed by the government. Reiterating his commitment to ensure seamless supply of construction material to the people at the affordable rates, the Chief Minister said the current mining policy is being reviewed meticulously so as to formulate a new comprehensive pro-people

mining policy. He said the Mines and Geology Department is also now in the process to re-assess the available quantity of sand at the existing mining sites and subsequently, new sites would also be included in the forthcoming mining policy after comprehensive study. Mann also said the geology department would be strengthened with requisite manpower and latest technology so as to enhance its capacity.

Responding to the issues raised by contractors about their harassment at the hands of police besides other muscle men acting on the behest of local leaders and petty political functionaries, the Chief Minister assured them of no interference and political pressure from any of his minister, MLAs or party volunteers. “Despite all this, even in few remotest cases, someone still forces you to resort to illegal practices, then you should record the

conversation either in audio or video mode and upload the same on the ‘Anti Corruption Action Line’ number 9501-200-200 and the guilty would not be spared at any costs,” he said. At the same time, Mann said if any complaint about malpractices being done by the sand contractors is brought to his notice, then they would also face the similar action, and not expect any sort of leniency from him.

Haryana to hold function to mark 400th Prakash Purb of Guru Tegh Bahadur Chandigarh (IANS): A state-level function will be held in Panipat on April 24 to mark the 400th Prakash Purb of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Wednesday. “In the one-day programme, devotees from across Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are

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most of them travelled across the state. The Chief Minister said the state earlier celebrated the 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh as well as the 550th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev. The Chief Minister said since March last year, as part of the celebrations of the Prakash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur, various religious and cultural programmes have been started in some parts of the country. However, due to the pandemic, most of the programmes in Haryana got postponed. “Now the state government has decided to organise a state-level function on April 24,” he said. The Chief Minister, who launched a devotional song composed by the Department of Information and Public Relations for the event, said invitations have been sent to renowned ‘ragis’ and ‘katha vachaks’ of international repute to attend the programme. Sanjay Bhatia, the convener of the event management committee, said no previous government has ever thought of organising programmes highlighting the spiritual teachings and philosophies of the great gurus and saints.

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Chandigarh (IANS): In a bid to wipe out gangster’s network operating across the state so as to create a sense of security amongst the residents, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) V.K. Bhawra to establish a full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), headed by an Additional DGP-rank officer. Chairing a high-level meeting, Mann emphasised the need of eradication of organised crime, adding ensuring law and order is the foremost priority in order to restore people’s confidence in the police machinery. He assured of all requisite manpower, latest equipment and information technology, besides adequate funds to the police force to break this unholy nexus which has already spread its wings in drug trade and ‘kabaddi’ world.

Punjab to establish full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force Pointing out further, the Chief Minister said the AGTF would have integrated collection of intelligence, manning and execution of operations, registrations of First Information Reports, investigation and prosecution on the lines of similar such specialised units in the country. Directing the Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police to make coordinated efforts against organised crimes, Mann said new police stations with state-wide jurisdiction over organised crime would be soon notified with a sole motive to allay the fear from the minds of the public about the terror unleashed by the gangsters. Mann categorically said he has already instructed the Jail Department to keep strict vigil over the activities of gangsters lodged in various jails and that no laxity

would be tolerated in this regard. Sharing his personal experience to bring down the crime rate drastically in Sangrur district, Mann said as a Member of Parliament, he took an initiative to install wifi CCTV cameras connected with the local police stations in the major towns of the district from his MPLAD Fund. “High-resolution cameras were installed under this project at a nominal cost which enabled round-the-clock surveillance and instilled a feeling of security amongst the general public”, said Mann. Expressing deep concern over several precious lives lost due to fatal road accidents every day, Mann said over 5,500 lives are snuffed out due to these accidents, besides nearly 1.5 lakh people sustain injuries on this count. He asked the DGP to come out

with a comprehensive proposal to make a separate wing of highway patrolling police dedicated to effectively control the traffic snarls, besides ensuring timely medical aid to the accident victims so as save the human lives. He added that 136 black spots were identified after the demise of renowned TV personality Jaspal Bhatti in a road accident but unfortunately nothing concrete was done on the ground. He also underlined the need to keep a first aid kit in every police vehicle so that any injured on the road could be given the medical assistance. Mann also asked all the police officers posted in field as well as headquarters to maintain punctuality and discipline so as to win over the trust and confidence of people. He said these qualities would ul-

timately help the police force to improve its image. Earlier welcoming the Chief Minister, Bhawra assured the former that the entire police force would perform its duties with utmost dedication, honesty, sincerity and professional commitment to live up to the expectations of general public. Referring to the various demands of police department raised by Special DGP Intelligence Prabodh Kumar to face the emerging challenges of law and order, especially in wake of cyber crimes, during his brief presentation, the Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari informed that he was already seized of these issues and asked the DGP to send a complete proposal to the Finance Department so that the requisite budgetary allocation could be made in the state annual budget.

Punjab Chief Minister seeks direct flights between London, Chandigarh

Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday asked British Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett to take up the start of direct flights to and fro between London and Chandigarh with the British High Commissioner on priority. Rowett, who paid a courtesy call at the Chief Minister at his official residence here, said she would certainly take up this matter to facilitate the Punjabi diaspora settled in Britain, besides people residing in neighbouring states to enable them to have a seamless journey to Punjab. She also congratulated Mann for securing a mas-

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Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, added, “We may not see the impact of recent interest rate hikes on the market trends until later in 2022. With fixed rates nearly double what they were a year ago, new homebuyers will likely be more impacted than other segments of the home-buying public, as mortgage stress test conditions become more stringent. We hope to see equal efforts from government to address inventory issues to help make housing more affordable.” Across Fraser Valley, in March, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 12 and a townhome was 14 days. Apartments took, on average, 11 days to sell.

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13833 60 AVENUE, SURREY

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$1,299,000

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