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together, we can provide a positive platform for our youth to work and play in.
engagement programs are six pillars of KidsPlay. Each pillar is run by a team of dedicated youth and young professionals. These programs are provided at no cost to the community.
In light of recent events, it is more crucial than ever before to come together and work on
One of the youth participating in the event stated the following, “They (youth) don't really have a place of belonging. And they don't fit in. So this (initiative) gives them a way to fit in.”
strengthening our communities. To avoid another youth from becoming a statistic, we as a community need to shield our children. Sports, education, mentorship, counseling, environment, and community
It takes a village to raise a child, KidsPlay is that village. By working
There. is an over representation of Southeast Asian youth involved in drugs, gangs and crime. Much of this can be attributed to a loss of culture, language and self-respect, which gradually erodes identity. Through this World Cup event, not only did we reconnect youth with their culture, but more importantly, Kabaddi is a positive activity which has proven to provide youth an outlet away from engaging in a criminal lifestyle.
KidsPlay and New Canada Kabaddi Federation
Another youth talked about his experience getting involved with the wrong crowd. “When I was a teen, I wanted to be a cool kid so I started hanging out with the cool kids. Months went by and my attitude started to change, things were bad at home, I’m punching holes in the walls and stuff. It wasn’t a good time. But that’s when I met Kal.”
On July 31st, 2022, the Kids Play Foundation, in partnership with New Canada Kabaddi Federation, hosted teams from all around the world at Bell Kabaddi Park for the Annual U21 World Cup of Kabaddi and Wrestling Tournament. We hosted this world class event to promote culture and sports in Western Canada. Alongside Kabaddi, the day was full of soccer and wrestling. We are grateful to all the wrestling clubs that participated in the tournament. Over $10,000 in prize money was distributed to the players.
More than 70,000 youth have gone
through these free programs over the years. Many of whom are now young professionals in various fields - law enforcement, medicine, and law.
Recognizing his son’s downward spiral, this father of this participant introduced him to Kal Dosanjh, founder and Chief Executive Officer of KidsPlay Foundation. Kal has been spearheading the organization in a volunteer capacity. KidsPlay is now recognized as one of the largest youth led organizations with the highest number of youth in leadership positions.
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The warning comes after the brazen gunning down in broad daylight of Meninder Dhaliwal and Satindera Gill at the Sundial Boutique
CFSEU-BC, in collaboration with its partners, is identifying them “in order for family, friends, associates, and the public to take measures to increase their own personal safety.”
THE Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), in partnership with its policing partners, on Wednesday issued a public warning due to what police say is the significant threat to the public posed by 11 individuals involved in ongoing gang conflicts and their connection to high levels of violence.Andnine of them are South Asians. These individuals are known to police and have been connected to high levels of gang and organized crime-related violence. Police believe that anyone with or in the proximity to these individuals may be putting themselves at risk.
Dhaliwal’s brother, Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal, 31, was shot and killed on April 17, 2021, outside Cardero’s restaurant near Coal Harbour Quay and Cardero Street in Vancouver. And in May 2021, the CFSEU-BC issued a public warning regarding 11 individuals, including brothers Barinder and Meninder Dhaliwal, involved in the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. The same month, Vancouver Police also released the photos, names and ages of six gangsters, including brothers Barinder and Meninder Dhaliwal, with links to Vancouver
Assistant Commissioner Manny Mann
Hotel in Whistler on July 24 in which Gursimran Sahota, 24, of Surrey and Tanvir Khakh, 20, of Surrey were arrested and charged with firstdegreeMenindermurder.
the province committing gang-re lated acts of violence and may be targeted themselves by others also involved in the conflict.
Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Wil son, the commanding officer of the Investigation Division of the Vancou ver Police Department (VPD), said: “The Vancouver Police Department is committed to working with our partner agencies regionally, pro vincially and nationally to combat gang violence as we know that it is not bound by geographic borders. I want to reassure the public that the police have allocated significant investigative and operational re
* Barinder Dhaliwal: 39 years old
The public is being warned about the following individuals:
been taken. “This was traumatic to all the family and neighbours,” said IHIT Sgt. David Lee. “Support services and re sources are being made available to all those who need it.”
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* Amarpreet Samra: 28 years old
* Shakiel Basra: 28 years old
* Andy St Pierre: 40 years old
resulted in murders and attempted murders in recent months in public Policeplaces.are expecting the violence to continue in the coming weeks and months as these individuals con tinue to involve themselves in illicit activities dangerous to themselves and the public.
“While engaged in multiple en forcement and suppression efforts, the law enforcement agencies of BC are taking the added precaution of making the public aware of these individuals to help ensure public safety. CFSEU-BC along with our policing partners will continue to collaboratively work towards hold ing those accountable that threaten the safety of our communities.”
Now again, Barinder Dhaliwal is one of the 11 individuals whose names were released on Wednes day by the CFSEU-BC and its part ners because police say they pose a significant threat to the public.
* Sukhdeep Pansal: 33 years old
Assistant Commissioner Will Ng, Criminal Operations Officer, Fed eral, Investigative Services and Or ganized Crime for BC RCMP, said: “Significant work is underway to deter, disrupt and suppress gangrelated violence in our province. The very public and brazen gangrelated violence in our communi ties is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We know that gang members don’t respect borders, so our efforts have included a co ordinated approach with multiple agencies and enforcement mea sures to continue to target those who pose the greatest risk to public Policesafety.”are
He added: “Those engaged in the LMDGC [Lower Mainland Gang Conflict] are not bound by jurisdic tion or contained within the Lower Mainland; they travel throughout
Police are advising the public to avoid any interaction with these 11 individuals, as police believe these individuals may be targets for future “CFSEU-BC,violence. following consultation with policing partners across the LMD in British Columbia, are releas ing the names and photos of indi viduals who pose a significant risk to public safety due to their nexus to ongoing gang violence,” said As sistant Commissioner Manny Mann, CFSEU-BC Chief Officer.
* Gurpreet Dhaliwal: 35 years old
Police located a man at the scene and took him into custody. IHIT was contacted and now has assumed con trol of the investigation. IHIT is working in partner ship with Abbotsford Police Department and its Forensic Identification Section (FIS), and the BC Coroners Ser vice. The scene exam is on going and statements have
‘Very public and brazen gang-related violence is unacceptable’
asking the public to re port any information about recent incidents of violence or suspicious activity to police by calling 9-1-1.
Inderjit Sandhu charged with first-degree murder in death of Kamaljit Sandhu in Abbotsford
This investigation is ongo ing. No further details will be provided as this matter is now before the court, police said.
* Samroop Gill: 29 years old
* Jagdeep Cheema: 30 years old
sources to address gang violence. The VPD and our policing partners are committed to combatting the risk that these 11 individuals, and the crime groups they represent, pose to our communities.”
* Ravinder Samra: 35 years old
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* Richard Joseph Whitlock: 40 years Policeoldagencies throughout the Lower Mainland say they are aware of several conflicts involving nu merous crime groups that have
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THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Friday that in partnership with the Ab botsford Police Department, it had obtained a first-de gree murder charge against 48-year-old Inderjit Sandhu in the death of 45-year-old Kamaljit Sandhu. The accused and the de ceased have two children, ages 16 and 21, who are now with their extended
* Sumdish Gill: 28 years old
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“There is opportunity but also urgen cy in India. Canada’s peers, includ ing the U.K. and Australia, are mov ing aggressively to secure a trade advantage. Canada has a chance to be right there with them with a trade deal that, done right, could pay economic dividends for decades to come.”
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“Several Canadian companies are al ready well established in India, dem onstrating that it can be done.
ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police in vestigators from 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau, have charged Viren Sarin, 26, of Mississauga with firearm-related and other offences, including impaired operation of a Onvehicle.Monday, August 1 at 4:34 p.m., officers were called to a plaza in the area of Dixie Road and Rathburn
* Possession of a controlled sub
During the investigation, police lo cated a Glock 9mm firearm with ammunition, a quantity of Canadian currency, as well as a quantity of nar cotics within the vehicle.
dian family of four, that represents a gain of C$731 per year. To put this in context, it has the potential to deliver a greater economic boost to Canada than the 2018 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for TransPacific Partnership (CPTPP), a deal which has succeeded in strengthen ing trade ties with 10 other countries in the Asia-Pacific.”
Hefickingwas held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Tuesday, August 2.
Road East in Mississauga for a pos sible impaired driver.
THE report notes: “India is roughly where China was two decades ago. Its economy is in the midst of an eco nomic surge, powered by an explo sion of consumer spending, a rapidly expanding middle class and massive investments in infrastructure and “Thedigitization.future looks even brighter. Economic growth is expected to lift
nearly a billion Indians out of pov erty in the next five years. That will help propel India — currently the world’s sixth largest economy — to No. 3 by 2030. With 1.4-billion con sumers, India is the world’s second most populous country. Its popula tion is on course to overtake that of China by 2027, according to the United Nations. India is also home to 17 of the 20 fastest-growing cities in the world. Over the next three years, India is projected to be the world’s fastest-growing large economy, with real GDP growth well above its peers in Asia, North America and Europe.”
Sarin was arrested and charged with:
*stancePossession for the purpose of traf
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last June on the margins of the G7 Summit.
AS the Canadian government pre pares to reveal its long-awaited IndoPacific strategy, a new report under scores the importance for Canada of strengthening economic ties with “IndiaIndia. represents a vital door to the future in global trade,” says the re port, released on Thursday by the Business Council of Canada and the Canada-India Business Council. The report calls for the completion of a comprehensive economic part nership agreement to help Canada unlock opportunities in the world’s fastest-growing large economy. Ac cording to analysis by Ciuriak Con sulting (commissioned by both organizations), an ambitious trade deal would increase two-way trade by C$8.8-billion a year. By 2035, the potential boost to Canada’s econo my would be even greater than the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partner ship, a deal which has succeeded in advancing Canadian trade ties with 10 other countries.
“Simply put, there is no path to a suc cessful Indo-Pacific strategy without going through India,” says Business Council of Canada President and CEO Goldy Hyder. “Despite the chal lenges Canada and other countries have faced in past trade negotiations, the Indian government has signaled a new openness to trade. Canada should move quickly to become one
The vehicle and driver were located by officers, and they identified the driver of the vehicle as Sarin.
* Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Strengthening economic ties with India is key to Canada’s success in the Indo-Pacific, report finds
* Occupant of motor vehicle know ing there was unauthorized pos session of a prohibited or restricted weapon
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“Those with a presence in India are already reaping the benefits of the country’s transformation. As Canada considers its economic future, strong trade and investment ties with the world’s next economic superpower must be a central priority.”
* Operation while impaired
“India is experiencing a massive economic surge and Canadian companies should have an action able strategy to take advantage of this unique window of opportunity,” says Canada-India Business Council
About the benefits of a free trade agreement, the report states: “The Canadian and Indian economies are, to a great extent, complemen tary. Canada needs what India has, including a rapidly growing popula tion of middle-class consumers and a young, IT-literate workforce. In turn, India needs much of what we have: energy, technology, agri-food products, fertilizer, various other natural resources, investment capi tal, plus engineering and business
President and CEO Victor Thomas.
“Economicknow-how. modelling by Ciuriak Consulting suggests that a free trade agreement with India would boost Canadian GDP by 0.16 per cent a year by 2035, assuming relatively modest tariff cuts by India. A more ambitious deal would yield an annual GDP boost of 0.25 per cent. For a Cana
Viren Sarin of Mississauga charged with firearm-related and other offences
The report also examines Canada’s relative underperformance in the In dian market over the past 20 years, losing market share to competitors during this period. It concludes with recommendations for advancing the bilateral relationship and case stud ies of four of the 600 Canadian busi nesses and organizations that benefit from operations in India.
* Carless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
of the first advanced economies to secure a comprehensive trade and investment agreement.”
The report also points out: “A free trade agreement alone won’t mi raculously open up opportunities for Canadian businesses. Canadian poli cymakers and businesses will need to get out of their comfort zone when it comes to India, and work hard to leverage the full benefits of closer economic ties and market-opening opportunities. That will mean putting capital at risk, investing in local tal ent, expanding trade facilitation sup port, and more.
* Knowledge of unauthorized pos session of firearm
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Surrey Langley SkyTrain will be delivered through three differ ent contracts. This approach will
BC Liberals lag behind NDP
Surrey welcomes start of procurement for construction of Surrey Langley SkyTrain
Responses from interested parties
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum (centre) and his Safe Surrey Coalition councillors (left to right) Doug Elford, Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra and Mandeep Nagra: Keeping their promise of a Surrey-Langley SkyTrain.
“It has been a long time since there has been new rapid transit in Surrey and the province’s announcement of the pro curement process shows the high pri
POOR BC Liberals!
Surrey Langley SkyTrain is a 16-ki lometre extension of the Expo Line from King George Station to Langley City Centre, the first rapid transit expansion south of the Fraser River in 30 years. Major construction is expected to begin in 2024, with the Surrey Langley SkyTrain anticipated to be in op eration in late 2028.
Indeed, even after all that controversy about the Royal B.C. Museum replacement and the ongoing attacks on the NDP govern ment regarding health care issues, British Columbians still prefer the NDP.
The 16-kilometer route will bring rapid transit to the growing communities of Fleetwood, Clayton and Cloverdale.
As part of the competitive selec tion process, a request for qualifi cations (RFQ) has been released to identify a contractor to design, build and partially finance the guideway, roadworks and utili ties, as well as active transporta tion elements, such as cycling and walking paths along the extension.
Surrey Langley SkyTrain is the first rapid transit expansion south of the Fraser in 30 years and will take commuters from King George Station to Langley in 22 minutes.
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THE City of Surrey has welcomed the pro vincial government’s launch of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain procurement process.
Province launches first procurement for Surrey Langley SkyTrain
and the BC Conservative Party each garner 12 per cent support.
As many as 34% of British Columbians think the province is doing better now compared to before John Horgan became premier, 27% think it is about the same and 27% think it is doing worse.
the Thefall.third contract will be for the design and installation of SkyTrain trackwork, as well as the design, installation and integration of elec trical systems, such as power, tele communications and automatic train control. Procurement for the contract is expected to begin as early as December 2022.
From July 8 to 10 and July 22 to 24, Leger, on behalf of Postmedia, surveyed British Co lumbians and found that the NDP still main tains a significant lead over the B.C. Liberals and the parties seem to be retaining their Forty-fourvoters. per cent of British Columbians say they’ll vote for the NDP in the next election as compared to 28 per cent who say they’ll vote for the BC Liberals. The BC Green Party
In the B.C. NDP leadership race, most Brit ish Columbians don’t know who they would like to replace Horgan, but among those that do, the preference is David Eby. The three most important issues that Brit ish Columbians want the next premier to focus on are health care, cost of living and the cost of housing. These priorities have shifted away from pandemic-related issues since the 2020 election.
JUST weeks after the release of the final business case, compa nies have been invited to submit their qualifications to build the elevated guideway for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain, the Province an nounced on Tuesday. This announcement gives a big boost to Surrey Mayor Doug Mc Callum and his Safe Surrey Coali tion councillors who alone took up this Herculean challenge against the fierce opposition of all others of constructing the Surrey Langley SkyTrain McCallumextension.andhisSafe Surrey Co alition have won the admiration of Surrey-ites and others for deliver ing on their promises of this Sky Train extension and a municipal police force — Surrey Police Ser
Following the RFQ evaluations, as many as three teams will be selected to participate in the sub sequent phase of the competitive selection process, which is the re quest for proposal stage.
The second contract will be for the construction of eight new SkyTrain stations, including active transpor tation elements, such as cycling and walking paths around the sta tions. Procurement for the second contract is expected to begin in
ority given to Surrey Langley SkyTrain,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum on “GivenWednesday.the timeline for procurement, I have no doubt that we will be seeing shovels in the ground next year. I want to commend and thank the provincial gov
ernment for how quickly they are moving on Surrey Langley SkyTrain.”
increase competition, and will enable smaller and more local companies to bid on different ele ments of the project.
If they had expected Kevin Falcon’s leader ship to engender enthusiasm, they must be sorely disappointed by the results of the lat est Leger survey.
British Columbians think John Horgan made the most impact in terms of jobs and the economy and healthcare.
Thisvice. is the first contract for the project, which will provide highquality and low-cost transpor tation for tens of thousands of people in Surrey, Langley and sur rounding areas.
The City of Surrey has been conducting preparatory work on Fraser Highway, which includes the widening of the cen tre median to accommodate guideway construction of Surrey Langley SkyTrain.
“The onset of any investigation is critical as we move swiftly to secure time-sensitive and perishable evi dence,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti on Sunday. “We are appealing to anyone with dash cam video to secure the footage and to contact us immediately.”
IHIT is asking that any witnesses or anyone with dash camera video who attended the area of the South Sur rey Athletic Park between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. or who has any information regarding the shooting, to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
A second victim is now dead in Saturday’s shooting at South Surrey Athletic Park and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is urging witnesses to come forward after what appears to be a targeted shooting.
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Investigators believe the shooting to have been target ed and do not believe there is any further risk to the
has taken conduct of the investigation and is work ing closely in partnership with Surrey RCMP, BC Coro ners Service, the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC).
Two now dead in Saturday’s South Surrey Athletic Park shooting
On July 30, at 2:45 p.m., Surrey RCMP received reports of a shooting at the South Surrey Athletic Park, located at 14600 20 Avenue. Police found three individuals, all suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite all efforts, one of the injured men succumbed to his injuries on scene. The remaining two victims were transported to a local hospital with life-threaten ing Nowinjuries.asecond victim has also succumbed to his inju
Atpublic.this time, investigators are working to confirm the identities of the victims and any nexus to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.
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one, regardless of their race, ethnic ity or Singhfaith.’added: “There is more work to do, and we can all help make our communities more inclusive and safer for everyone. We all must commit to being anti-racist and standing up against discrimination in all forms. I encourage all British Columbians to join me in this impor tant work. Together, we can build a better, more equitable province for Foreveryone.”more information about what to do if you see or are the victim of hate crime, visit: www.resiliencebc. ca
tation by mail of 3D-printed firearms parts is a serious concern. Once in Canada, unlicensed individuals use these parts to assemble “ghost guns”, which are firearms that have no serial number. These cases started when bor
tions of the Customs Act and Criminal Code. The CBSA may subsequently recommend that the Crown initiate pros ecutions. Anyone convicted of manufacturing firearms with out authorization is subject to Publicimprisonment.Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said: “We’re tak ing action to keep Canadians safe from gun violence. ‘Ghost guns’ pose a serious risk to our communities for many reasons including they are becoming easier to manufac ture and difficult to trace when used by criminals. That’s why we are continuing to invest in new x-ray technology and K-9 units to protect our borders. I want to thank the CBSA for their incredible work in keep ing guns out of Canada. “ John Linde, Director, CBSA Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division, Pacific Region, said: “Canada Border Services Agency officers re main on alert to seize smug
der services officers, in Van couver and in Toronto, identi fied firearms parts arriving by international mail. This infor mation led the CBSA’s Crimi nal Investigations Section to further investigate the people importing the firearms parts:
* On April 27, the CBSA execut ed a search warrant in West Kelowna, B.C. As investigators entered the residence, they observed a 3D printing ma chine that was in the process of printing a lower receiver for a handgun. They seized the evidence, along with six more handgun lower receivers with no serial number. Officers ar rested a 46-year-old man and released him pending further *investigation.OnApril28, the CBSA execut ed a search warrant in Lumby, B.C. Investigators seized as evidence a loaded 9mm hand gun with no serial number, nine non-restricted long guns, one prohibited knife, one stun gun, and four canisters of am munition. The CBSA arrested a 27-year-old man who was pro hibited from possessing fire arms. He was released pend ing further investigation.
Rachna Singh
Parliamentary secretary says it’s very upsetting to see police-reported hate crimes increase in 2021
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through the Resilience BC Anti-Rac ism Network, providing local organi zations with information, supports and training on how to fight hate and respond to incidents of racism and hate in their communities.
THE Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Wednesday announced that it has made two significant seizures of “ghost guns” in the B.C. Inte rior, following interceptions at international mail centres. The CBSA said that the impor
It’s even more distressing to know that many racially motivated crimes go Singhunreported.”added:“While the impacts of the pandemic, the war in the Ukraine and other factors have led to a high level of anxiety and anger in people across this province, this misplaced vitriol is unacceptable
gled firearms and firearm parts. This continues to be a top priority for the Agency and an important way we contrib ute to Canada’s public safety, protecting the communities we serve on a daily basis.”
Singh said the NDP government is working to dismantle systemic rac ism and discrimination in B.C. It is supporting anti-racism work in com munities throughout the province
CBSA makes significant seizures of ‘ghost guns’ in B.C. Interior
RACHNA Singh, Parliamentary Sec retary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, re sponding to the release of new data from Statistics Canada on police-re ported hate crimes for 2021, said on Tuesday: “It is very upsetting to see the number of hate crimes reported to police increase again in 2021. Across Canada, police-reported hate crimes have increased by 27%.
and cannot be tolerated. Nobody should be made to feel unsafe or put at risk anywhere.”
Home Health Service Line at 1-855-412-2121 or Archway Community Services at 236-380-0556. All clients must register, as the program does not accept drop-ins.
(L-R) Staff members Jasvinder Billing, Gurvina Mund and Balreet Binning.
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“Our programming is culturally specific and con siders the cultural matters that occur within the South Asian community. We have implemented a prayer time right into our activity schedule at the temple site for those who want to partici pate,” says Binning. In a caring, safe and familiar community setting, program participants can connect with others to create social connec tions and support systems outside their homes. Clients also have access to a wide variety of therapeutic recreation activities to experience with their peers, including brain games, tabletop games, care fit and mobility exercises, medita tion, and breathing exercises.
Suspect charged in attack on Vancouver Police officer
If you are interested in registering yourself or a loved one for this program, call Fraser Health’s
A man has been charged with aggravated assault following Saturday’s attack on a Vancouver Police officer in the Downtown East Twoside. VPD officers were on patrol near East Hastings and Columbia Street at about 8 a.m. on July 30 when a man carrying a weapon approached their police car and struck an officer on his head through an open window. A VPD officer attempted to stop the attack by deploying a taser, but ultimately the suspect was subdued after shots were fired.
for older adults allow seniors to live healthy and independent lives in their own homes by providing recreation therapy to im prove their physical, mental, cognitive, social, and spiritual health. The program also assists with health care needs, such as nursing assess ments, monitoring chronic health conditions and “Studiesmedications.showthat clients attending day pro grams are likely to live at home longer, and this follows the Fraser Health ‘Better at Home’ mod el. The program also provides caregiver respite to allow a break from caregiver duties, which helps reduce caregiver burnout and stress,” says Bobbi Binning, recreation therapist for Fraser Health day programs in Abbotsford.
The South Asian Day Program for Older adults
operates at two community sites in central and west Abbotsford.
Punjabi-speaking caregivers and staff provide all services in Punjabi to program participants. The team incorporates relevant South Asian cultural and religious celebrations into the program.
A mobile South Asian Day Program for Older Adults in Abbotsford
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FRASER Health has partnered with Archway Community Services to offer a mobile South Asian Day Program for Older Adults in Abbots ford with culturally-tailored services delivered in DayPunjabi.programs
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John Corey McKay, 52, has now been charged with one count of aggravated as sault. He remains in hospital with injuries. His next court appearance is August 3.
“When they come to the day program, they are always excited to learn and try new activities and games. We provide a variety of sports and active games such as darts, bocce, and seated hockey that engage the clients both physically and mentally,” says Binning.
than 7,000 South Asians expelled from Uganda as part of an international resettle ment effort. Today, we honour the resil ience, strength, and courage of Ugandans of South Asian descent and reflect on the
“Equity and digital inclusion for all seniors is a key priority for the City of Surrey. Our goal is to help older adults learn how to confi dently use and understand new digital tech nologies and devices, ultimately supporting healthy active aging and improving their quality of
*Upcominglife.”events:September7,2022
online services to connecting with friends and family, digital technology is not only more prevalent, but it can also make life easier and bring people together,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I encourage all Canadians to learn more about the expulsion and resettlement of South Asian Ugandans in Canada and be yond. Canada will continue to honour our longstanding tradition of protecting those fleeing conflict and persecution – no matter who they are and where they are from.”
The City of Surrey says it is leading the way in supporting healthy active aging through its Age Friendly Strategy for Seniors, a frame work that ensures seniors, families and caregivers are supported through advocacy, policy, partnering and service delivery.
ForumsCentre will feature presenters, interactive resource booths, complimentary lunch, and prizes. Seniors with diverse digital abilities and experiences can gain information, share knowledge, and access relevant content that promotes new or familiar experiences with technology, while in a supportive environ
many important contributions they have made – and continue to make – to Cana dian communities across the country.
THE City of Surrey invites residents ages 55+ to register to attend the first of three Technology Forums on September 7 at City
“On August 4, 1972, the Ugandan President Idi Amin Dada ordered all South Asians to leave Uganda within 90 days. This appalling decision reflected severe anti-South Asian discrimination and led to the rapid and bru tal expulsion of tens of thousands of people – many were stripped of their Ugandan citi zenship and effectively left stateless.
Surrey hosts technology forums for residents ages 55+
free forums aim to help seniors learn about relevant digital resources that support healthy active aging, make life easier and enhance social connectedness. This event is funded by Employment and Social Devel opment Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors
* February 11, 2023 – Clayton Community
Learn more: surrey.ca/seniors.
“In the five decades since, South Asian Ugandans have become a vibrant part of Canada’s social and economic fabric. Their many important contributions have made our country stronger, more diverse, and more inclusive.
Justin Trudeau
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* November 5, 2022 – Newton Seniors Centre
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Trudeau on anniversary of Ugandan Asian resettlement
PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said in a statement on the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian resettlement: “Fifty years ago, Canada welcomed more
Thement.forums are free, although pre-registra tion will be required to ensure seating ca pacity. Participants can secure their spot by phone at 604-501-5100, online at surrey.ca/ register, or in-person at any Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture facility.
“In the face of this humanitarian crisis, Can ada acted swiftly and accepted to take in over 4,400 South Asian Ugandans, and thou sands more followed later. The government sent immigration officers to Uganda to help with processing, and Ugandans of South Asian descent started arriving in Canada the following month. After a 19-hour flight, the first group of South Asian Ugandans landed at the Longue-Pointe detachment of Ca nadian Forces Base Montreal, where they were provided hot food, warm clothing, and a new country to call home.
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I am writing to express my concern with the Port of Vancouver’s Rolling Truck Age IProgram.understand that the United Truckers As sociation (“UTA”) and its members are pre pared to take job action in opposition to this program. This may result in a “shutdown” of the Port of Vancouver in the coming days. As the Mayor of the City of Surrey, I have heard from several of my constituents about this issue. From what I have learned, it is clear to me that the UTA’s independent operator (I/O) truck owners are being un fairly targeted by the Port. As a result, I as the Mayor of the City of Surrey stand in sup port of the UTA and its members.
VCH welcomes children six months to four years to COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Getting children vaccinated from COVID-19 provides a number of critical benefits.
Eleven clinics will operate across VCH communities offering child-centred care tailored to the needs of individual children and their families.
VCH advises anyone with questions regard ing childhood COVID-19 vaccinations to speak to their family doctor, nurse practi tioners, or to call 8-1-1 for healthcare guid ance.
Older children from five years of age and above continue to be eligible for vaccina tion. Parents or guardians with several chil dren will be accommodated for immuniza tions across VCH clinics.
While children six months to four years are at a lower risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 compared to older age groups, vaccination is expected to reduce their risk
SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum has written to federal Transport Minister Omar Alghab ra urging him to intervene in the dispute involving the United Truckers Association (UTA) that may result in a shutdown of the Port of McCallumVancouver.haspointed out the unfair treat ment that the UTA members have been subjected to, saying, “No other commer cial truckers in British Columbia face such costly measures to earn a living for their Hefamilies.”noted: “The UTA has advised me that it has urged Transport Canada, for months, to form and lead a steering committee com prised of all the stakeholder groups. How ever, this has not yet happened. I therefore request that you intervene as soon as pos sible.”
The Mayor’s letter to Alghabra:
that their trucks are compliant with all the Provincial and Federal laws regarding diesel
VCH notes that Health Canada rigorously reviewed efficacy and safety data to ensure the vaccine is safe, with a low risk of side effects before authorizing its use among this young age group.
Learn more at vch.ca.
emissions. No other commercial truckers in British Columbia face such costly measures to earn a living for their families. Therefore, I see no reason why minority small business owners, many of whom are from the City of Surrey and neighbouring municipalities, should be treated any different.
The UTA’s members have explained to me
Doug McCallum
The majority of clinics have established separate quiet spaces for children with spe cial needs such as autism, sensory process ing, or needle phobia.
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Clinic staff are trained in the delivery of childhood COVID-19 immunizations, and are committed to making it a positive expe rience for families.
With over 45,000 eligible children across the region in this age group, VCH strongly encourages parents and guardians to en sure their infant or child is registered in the provincial Get Vaccinated system.
Surrey Mayor McCallum fights for fairness for United Truckers Association
The UTA has advised me that it has urged Transport Canada, for months, to form and lead a steering committee comprised of all the stakeholder groups. However, this has not yet happened. I therefore request that you intervene as soon as possible.
Tofurther.receive the best protection, children should receive two doses with at least eight weeks between the first and second dose. COVID-19 vaccination information and re
sources, including guidance on how to pre pare children for vaccination, can be found on the BCCDC website.
Once appointments are available, they will receive a notification and can book a loca tion, time and date for their appointment that is most convenient to them.
This is a matter of serious importance to the residents of the City of Surrey. I will be monitoring this issue closely in the coming days, and I look forward to hearing from you about the formation of a steering com mittee.
STARTING Tuesday, August 2, Vancouver
Coastal Health (VCH) is welcoming infants and children age six months to four years and their families, to dedicated COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
* Jody Wilson-Raybould, PC, QC, of Quath iaski Cove
* Christine Sinclair, OC, of Portland, Or
The Order of B.C. investiture ceremony for 2022 recipients and invited guests is tenta tively scheduled to be held at Government House in Victoria in the late fall.
After a variety of farming jobs, Mahil was able to secure work in a sawmill, which eventually led him to a role as an Indus trial, Wood and Allied workers (IWA) staff member and activist, making it his mission to work together with others to improve lives of sawmill workers.
* Gerald St. Germain, PC, of Langley
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* Fred Ting Shek Mah of Vancouver
* Kathy Kinloch of Surrey
* Geoff Plant, QC, of Vancouver
ACCORDING to his citation:
The Province’s other honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship, recognizes people who have gone above and beyond without expectation of reward in service to their communities. Nominations for the Medal of Good Citizenship must be received by September 6 to be considered for this year.
For the past 50 years, Mahil has been a champion to improve the lives of others and make B.C. a better place. As a labour relations and human rights professional, he successfully resolved thousands of workplace disputes between workers and employers, represented union members, worked with labour and business organi zations, and led labour task forces.
Others appointed to the order for 2022 are:
worked for the B.C. Ministry of La bour from 1982-92 and for the B.C. human rights agencies from 1992 to 2002. He then worked for the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada as a labour rela tions professional.
* Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir of Ka *mloopsNezhat Khosrowshahi of Vancouver
*egonPaul Spong of Alert Bay
responsibilities afforded to all British Columbians regard less of race, colour, gender, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or income.
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Harinder Mahil, the former commission er of the British Columbia Human Rights Commission, has made pivotal contribu tions to the province
* Bruce Munro Wright of Vancouver
Harinder Mahil among 14 to be appointed to Order of British Columbia
cate about the
When he immigrated to B.C. in 1970 at the age of 19, he was only able to get farming jobs in Abbotsford and the surrounding ar eas. His desire to build a better life here led him to work long hours and look past the unnecessary clawbacks from labour con tractors taking advantage of the immigrant workforce. Mahil felt for the older work ers in their 60s for the working conditions they had to endure, and he told himself he would do something to make lives better for everyone. His organizing efforts and ac tivism to end workers’ exploitation led to major changes in B.C.’s Employment Stan dards Act, which saw the inclusion of farm workers in protections afforded by the act. It also led to the formation of the Canadian Farmworkers’ Union.
HUMAN rights activist Harinder Mahil of Coquitlam is one of 14 British Columbians who will be appointed to the Order of Brit ish Columbia, the Province’s highest form of “Asrecognition.representative of the Crown in British Columbia and as chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, it is my great honour to welcome 14 new members to the or der,” said Janet Austin, Lieutenant Gover nor of British Columbia and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, on Monday. “I share these congratulations with grati tude to these incredible individuals who have done so much to enrich their com munities. Their leadership and generous service has enhanced the lives of so many British Columbians and has contributed to shaping a better future for all residents of our province.”
This year, 194 British Columbians were nominated. Since its inception in 1989, 489 British Columbians have been appointed to the Order of B.C. Members have been appointed from all parts of the province and in numbers proportionate to a region’s “Onpopulation.behalf of the people of British Colum bia, I want to thank this year’s recipients of the Order of B.C. for their remarkable contributions,” said Premier John Horgan. “Your hard work, dedication and leader ship are examples for us all. You have helped create a better British Columbia and for that we are grateful.”
* Maureen Maloney, QC, of Victoria
* Dr. Nadine Rena Caron of Prince George
Mahil stepped up in the 1980s and was one of the fearless leaders who fought back against the influx of the Ku Klux Klan becoming established in B.C. He was one of the founders of the B.C. Organization to Fight Racism, an organization that chal lenged hate. The anti-racism group led to the creation of others that continue to this Mahilday.
* Joy MacPhail, CM, of Vancouver
Mahil became the chair of the B.C. Council of Human Rights, the deputy chief com missioner and then the acting chief com missioner of the B.C. Human Rights Com mission. He has been a strong defender of everyone’s human rights, but also made it his principle that “we all have the right not to be discriminated against, but also have the responsibility not to discriminate against others.” He is continuing to edu rights and
Harinder Mahil
A true leader, indeed!
United Conservative MLA for ChestermereStrathmore Leela Aheer didn’t think twice when a man was being trampled by a bull at the Strathmore Stampede on Saturday. The former Minister of Culture, Multicultural ism and the Status of Women, who is also run ning for the UCP leadership, indeed, showed who the boss is when she hopped the fence and fearlessly jumped in to try to push the ferocious bull off a man who the animal had charged and struck.
Leelayears. has a degree in music from the Univer sity of Manitoba, can sing in 8 languages and speaks 4. She has been married for 26 years to her husband Malkeet and has two grown sons, Akesh and Sehran.
Leela Aheer
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TALK about guts!
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Leela Sharon Aheer was born in Edmonton.
AHEER
“If you had the privilege
FORMER West Kelowna Warrior forward Parmjot “Parm” Singh Dhaliwal, 23, passed away over the weekend, the team an nounced on its Twitter ac Thecount.team also posted info about his Celebration of Life that takes place on Sunday, August 7 at 10 a.m. at Riverside Funeral Home, 7410 Hopcott Road, Delta, followed by prayers at 12 p.m. at Dukh Nivaran Gurd wara, 15255 68 Avenue, Surrey. Contact phone numbers: Andy at 604-7602508 and Simran at 778There238-0424.isalso a Celebration of Life at Prince Charles Ele mentary School, 12405 100 Avenue, Surrey, at 7 p.m.:
Leela and her husband own a car wash in Chestermere and prior to her election she ran an award-winning music studio and performed as part of the nationally released vocal trio “Mi Shenerva”.has demonstrated her commitment to lo cal, accessible health care by helping to build the Chestermere Health Centre. She was awarded “2013 Volunteer Of The Year” in Ches Leelatermere.was first elected under the Wildrose banner in May of 2015 in Chestermere – Rocky View and served in Opposition as Shadow Min ister of Energy, Education, and Status Of Wom en. With the advent of the United Conservative Party (UCP) Leela became the Deputy Leader of the UCP Official Opposition in the Alberta Legislature and the Shadow Minister of Child rens’ Services and Status of Women.
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ey please wear a jersey to show the immense impact Parm had on the hockey community.”
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Her father is a noted chemical engineer and her mother is a musician. She moved to an acreage in Chestermere at age 8 and attended Conrich School and Chestermere High School. She has called Chestermere home for over 40
She was re-elected on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for the newly formed riding of Chester Shemere-Strathmore.servedasAlberta’s Minister of Culture, Mul ticulturalism and Status of Women from April 30, 2019 to July 8, 2021.
Former West Kelowna Warrior forward Parmjot “Parm” Singh Dhaliwal passes away
Dressed in a white cowboy hat, a red shirt and jeans, she can be seen on Twitter pushing back the bull’s head (on the righthand side of the Twitter screengrab). As another man also rushes in to help, the dauntless MLA helped the man get up and climb over the fence to safety.
Calgary MLA Leela Aheer fearlessly faces bull to save man
of playing with, against, or knew Parm through hock
The BC Liberals noted that on Wednesday, the union representing workers at E-Comm 9-1-1 wrote an open letter warning British Columbians that the province’s 9-1-1 system is broken, with hold times of five minutes for emergency calls and hours-long hold times for non-emergency calls now being
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“For months we have watched the crisis in B.C.’s health care system grow and tragical ly, some British Columbians have lost their lives as a result of the dysfunction in the system. This has become a province-wide crisis that continues to get worse by the day, and yet Minister Adrian Dix refuses to take any responsibility or offer any short-term so lutions,” said Shirley Bond, BC Liberal Critic for “FromHealth.the start, Minister Dix has continu ally downplayed the situation, failing to acknowledge the crisis or provide any ac countability in the face of numerous trag edies. At this point, how can we trust that he’s going to do anything meaningful to im prove the state of health care in B.C. when he won’t even admit the scale of the prob lem? Minister Dix should be front and centre taking immediate action to save B.C. lives
but instead, he continues to dodge account ability and refuses to admit there is a crisis in our health care system.”
You are invited to the 76th Independence Day of India being celebrated as India Day on Sunday, August 21 at 1 p.m. Celebra tions will include wrestling competitions at 9 a.m., flag hoisting, parade, entertainment and cultural performances at 1 p.m. Venue: Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, 8321 140 Street, Surrey.
“We need a health minister who’s prepared to acknowledge the current reality, accept some responsibility for the health care cri sis, and act with urgency to help save peo ple’s lives. A good place to start would be for the government to follow through on the NDP’s long-promised health care human resources plan. If Minister Dix won’t do it, then it’s up to the soon-to-be-crowned Pre mier, David Eby, to explain exactly what he intends to do. Action is long overdue.”
The BC Liberals said that over the past year, the health care crisis in B.C. had dramatical ly worsened, with hospitals and emergency rooms throughout the province seeing regu lar closures due to staffing shortages. Clear water’s ER had 14 closures in July alone, Elkford’s ER has been closed since last Sep
George Mackie Library Re-opens
THE BC Liberals on Thursday, pointing out “the ongoing erosion of B.C.’s health care system and the continued lack of urgent action from the NDP government to ad dress the now system-wide crisis,” asked: “Where is NDP Health Minister Adrian Dix and the NDP’s long-promised health care human resources plan?
* Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Ve dic Hindu Cultural Society of BC invites South Asian adults and senior members to play Bingo on the House on Sunday, August 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Tem ple at 8321 140 Street, Surrey. Bring only two dollars for two games. The game will be explained to you. Please use a facemask and maintain social distanc ing while seated to protect yourself and others. Tea and light snacks will be
BC Liberals: As B.C.’s health care crisis grows, where is Adrian Dix?
the “new normal.”
South Asian Adults and Seniors programs
George Mackie Library re-opens its’ doors on Monday, August 8, after being closed for re-roofing, window replacements and installation of new blinds. In celebration, li brary staff invite customers to enjoy compli mentary refreshments throughout the day. Full services resume. Browse their collec tion, utilize the public internet stations, print from their colour printer/copier, and ask Babytimequestions.(Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.) and Storytime (Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.) resume in the library beginning Au gust 11. Interested in additional programs? For in-person and virtual programs, check out the events page at www.fvrl.ca.
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“British Columbians are desperate and an gry about the NDP’s inaction. Sympathetic words and promised investigations are not enough to prevent further tragedy. The hu man cost of this crisis is already too high and yet there is no plan to change course anytime soon,” said Bond.
tember, and New Denver’s ER has seen its hours cut in half until further notice. Tragi cally, three people have died as a result of our understaffed and overwhelmed system — two while waiting in hospital ERs and one because their local ER was closed and there were no available local ambulances. These examples come in addition to criti cally low staffing levels at Urgent and Pri mary Care Centres and the fact that nearly one million British Columbians don’t have a family doctor.
Vedic Hindu Cultural Society: Indian Independence Day
classes in person at Shanti Nik etan Hall conducted by yoga instruc tor Ashwini Bansal on Monday, August 8 and Thursday, August 11 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on both days. This is only for participants who have been double vac cinated for COVID-19. They should bring facemask and a yoga mat and maintain social distancing. Pure vegetarian lunch is served in the dining hall of the Temple to all seniors every Thursday after the yoga class. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for regis tration and further information.
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MORE early childhood educators (ECEs) are furthering their education goals with finan cial support from the ECE Education Support Fund, the Province announced on Wednes Childday. care centres may also benefit by having more qualified staff they need to offer highquality child care to parents throughout B.C. “Early childhood educators are the work force behind the workforce that drives our economy,” said Katrina Chen, B.C.’s Minis ter of State for Child Care. “Delivering on our commitment to families to improve access to quality child care requires qualified ECEs, which is why we’re helping to cover the costs of training and professional development opportunities for ECEs. They deserve both recognition and the opportunity for advance ment in this important profession.”
In addition to the ECE Education Support Fund, which is open to current ECEs as well
To ensure that EV rebates are available for peo ple and families who need them most, eligibil ity for a rebate will be based on individual or household income levels:
There were more than 1,215 successful ap plicants for the winter 2022 semester who received funding toward their ECE training or upgrading. Approximately 1,380 more students have been notified they were suc cessful in their application for summer 2022 semester bursaries.
Rebate improvements make electric vehicles more accessible
“British Columbia has reached a leadership position in zero-emission vehicle sales within North America because of the thoughtful ap proach by government and partner agencies, which has included rebates that make owner ship as affordable as possible,” said Blair Qual ey, President and CEO, New Car Dealers Asso ciation of BC.
increased from $1,500 to $2,000.
Successful ECE students have a broader choice of study options, thanks to more than $13 million to create more than 1,400 additional student spaces at 15 public postsecondary institutions since the start of ChildCareBC. Some institutions offer the ECE program via online learning, which al lows students throughout B.C. to train, stay in their communities and get started on this in-demand career. Currently, ECE training is offered at 32 post-secondary institutions, with programs in all regions of the province.
* Individuals with annual incomes more than $100,000 (household income more than $165,000) will not be eligible for provincial EV Basedrebates.on 2020 income tax returns, more than
Bursaries are worth as much as $4,000 or $5,000 per semester, depending on the stream applied for. Further intakes will be available for upcoming semesters. Interested applicants, including previous applicants, are
* changing legislation to create a standalone act for the oversight of the ECE profession which, when in force, will further demon strate the value of this profession and support for standards of care and quality of practice for people working with young children.
* Individuals with annual incomes as much as $80,000 (household incomes as much as $125,000) will be eligible for the maximum re bate amounts of $2,000 for lower-range PHEVs or $4,000 for BEVs, FCEVs and PHEVs.
90% of British Columbians are eligible for the provincial electric vehicle rebate. When com bined with federal rebates, British Columbians can save as much as $9,000 on the purchase or lease of a new EV.
“There is no child care system without a strong and skilled workforce of early child hood educators,” said Karina Gould, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social De velopment. “Supporting the valuable work of early childhood educators is key to the suc cess of a high-quality child care system, es pecially as we build more child care spaces across the country.”
“Moremost. and more people in British Columbia want to get an electric vehicle to save money on gas and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “We’re improving our rebate program to make EVs more affordable and accessible for more families.”
electric vehicles eligible for rebates. The price cap to determine eligibility for vehicle rebates remains at a maximum of $55,000 for compact and full-size cars.
The maximum provincial rebate under the CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program on the purchase or lease of a batteryelectric vehicle (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is increased from $3,000 to The$4,000.maximum rebate for lower-range PHEVs is
To ensure child care centres can hire and keep qualified staff, the Early Care and Learn ing Recruitment and Retention Strategy was released in 2018 as part of the 10-year Child CareBC plan.
*ince;changing the Provincial Nominee Program to prioritize ECEs on their path to permanent residency in B.C.; and
THE Province said on Tuesday that it is improv ing accessibility to electric vehicles (EVs) by increasing maximum rebate amounts and en suring they are going to people who need them
as those looking to enter the field, other ac tions taken as part of the strategy include: * enhancing ECE compensation by $4 per hour, bringing the median wage to $25 per *hour;delivering 151 student spaces in ECE pro grams through a work-integrated learning model, where child care professionals can obtain or upgrade their provincial ECE certi fication (including infant/toddler and special needs educator) while maintaining employ
* Individuals with annual incomes between $80,001 and $100,000 (household incomes be tween $125,001 and $165,000) will be eligible for rebates ranging from $500 to $2,000, depending on income level and the type of vehicle selected.
However, to support families and businesses requiring larger EVs, a second category has been added. For larger EVs that will be coming to market, including minivans, sport utility ve hicles and pickup trucks, the cap has been set at a maximum retail price of $70,000. This year, B.C. made electric vehicles exempt from provincial sales tax, making the purchase of an EV more affordable and providing more
A one-time $49.2-million investment by the
“The latest changes go a step further and en sure those at the lower end of the income spec trum have a greater ability to purchase a cleanenergy vehicle – and that is good news for the sector, for government and, most importantly, for the environment.”
CleanBC’soptions. Go Electric EV Charger Rebate pro gram offers provincial rebates that can cover as much as 50% of eligible purchase and instal lation costs for EV charging stations for singlefamily homes, condominiums, apartments and workplaces.
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Government of Canada through the 2021-22 to 2024-25 Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Agreement will better support workforce development in the child care sector. This includes $25.5 mil lion to help provide ECE bursaries for three academic years, which began in September 2021. Since the launch of ChildCareBC in 2018, the ECE Education Support Fund has provided 12,300 bursaries to support more than 6,500 students pursuing a career in early childhood education.
The Province is also expanding the types of
To support the province’s economic recovery, it is anticipated that there will be more than 10,000 new job openings for certified ECEs in the coming decade. These educators will en able more parents, especially mothers, to pur sue work, education and other opportunities.
Katrina Chen
*ment;ensuring quality professional learning is available for ECEs and other early care and learning professionals throughout the prov
encouraged to apply.
Early childhood educator bursaries support career growth for key professionals
Justice Heather Holmes found former physics teacher at Princess Margaret secondary school, Mukhtiar Panghali, then 38, guilty on one count of seconddegree murder and one count of inter ference with a dead body in connection with the death of his wife of nine years, North Ridge elementary school teacher Manjit, 30, in October of 2006.
The team thanked Dave Sidhu, Kelly Cha hal, Bruce Banman, Harry Bains and Gyani Narinder Singh for their presence and sup port for this ride.
thanked all the motorcycle clubs and riders who participated and contributed to its suc cess. Dr. Gulzar Cheema spoke about the ill effects of diabetes and the ways to avoid it.
IN February 2011, B.C. Supreme Court
Many local businesses also provided finan cial support to meet the target. Sikh Motor cycle Club has done many events like this in the past, some of which include a Cross Country Ride to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, and a Ride to Punjab from Canada to raise funds for Khalsa Aid.
The following month, Holmes decided that Mukhtiar Panghali would have to serve 15 years of his life sentence before he would be eligible for parole. Howev er, because he would get credit for the four years he had spent in pretrial custo dy, he would be able to apply for parole after 11 years.
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The judge also imposed a sentence of 3 1/2 years, to run concurrently, for inter fering with Manjit’s remains.
The Board also said that reports indi cated that he had expressed deep regret for his “regressive and rather archaic at titudes and beliefs about marriage and intimate relationships.”
Manjit Panghali’s father wipes his tears as he holds his daughter’s framed photograph.
Sikh Motorcycle Club British Columbia started the ride from Gurdwara Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in Abbotsford and passed through Mission, Vancouver, New Westmin ster and ended at Gurdwara Sahib Dukh Ni waran in Surrey.
To get a good sense of the whole case, and what went down in court during the trial in 2010, visit our website voiceon line.com.
ON Sunday, July 31, the Sikh Motorcycle Club of Canada held a motorcycle ride at same time in different provinces across Canada, with chapters from British Columbia, Ontar io, Winnipeg (Manitoba), Saskatchewan and Alberta participating.
Now 11 years later, the Parole Board of
The Sikh Motorcycle Club was thanked by Sarah Reid, Regional Director, Diabetes Canada British Columbia, for the donations handed in the end.
The fact that Panghali got his wife’s cell phone after the time he claimed he last saw her, made Holmes conclude that Panghali took it from her after she re turned from yoga.
At the closing ceremony of this ride, the founder of the club, Harjinder Singh Thind,
HOLMES, while finding Panghali guilty in 2011, said that the Crown’s case was entirely circumstantial. But she noted that there was powerful evidence that Panghali was the person who killed Manjit. She pointed out that the fact that considerable force was used against a much smaller person shows that Pang
During the ride, the riders visited local gurd waras and businesses to collect donations. Apart from the members of the Sikh Motor cycle Club, about 50 bikers from Muslim Rid ers Club and other motorcycle clubs partici pated in this ride.
2007 photo by Jag Khosa
National Ride 2022 for Cause by Sikh Motorcycle Club Canada to support Diabetes Canada
Canada has granted Muktiar Panghali six months of conditional day parole that will be served in a community correc tional Panghalicentre.has participated in 50 escorted temporary absences and some unes corted leaves to visit family and there had been no issues, the Board noted.
hali meant to cause her bodily harm or Thedeath.fact that Panghali lied to police about leaving the house after his wife went missing but was then seen on video sur veillance at a gas station was proof of his guilt. She said that after she watched the video evidence from the trial, she was convinced the man was Panghali.
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"The entire country is watching as an investigating agency has been deployed mindlessly against the leadership of India's oldest political party. You (the BJP) are treating this party, its leaders and institutions as terrorists," Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said during a media briefing on Wednesday.
federal law" and are inconsistent with the US Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) own nondiscrimination policies.
Indian Pvt Ltd located in the Herald House here days after the party's interim President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi were grilled in connection with the National Herald case.
New Delhi (IANS): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is facing Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation in the National Herald newspaper case, on Thursday said that he was not scared of the Modi government.
Not scared of Modi, says Rahul Gandhi
The Congress has also accused the ruling dispensation of treating the opposition leaders as "terrorists".
"An internal investigation has been opened to address this matter," the CBP Commissioner was quoted as saying.
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"The word - 'fear' is not there in the dictionary of the Congress party," Singhvi said, adding that the voice of the party's leadership will not be silenced with such "cheap tactics".
In response, Magnus said the border agency expects its staff to "treat all migrants we encounter with respect", the BBC reported citing a Washington Post report.
The briefing came soon after the ED sealed the office of Young
Rahul Gandhi skipped the meeting of the Congress MPs in Parliament on Thursday.
Congress had called a meeting after the Enforcement Directorate sealed the Herald House here.
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), nearly 50 Sikh migrants have had their turbans taken away, the BBC reported.Itsaid that the turban confiscations "blatantly violate
"They think they can silence our voice by pressuring us. But it is not going to happen. Whatever Modiji and [Home Minister] Amit Shahji are doing is against democracy," he said.
In a letter sent to CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus on August 1, the ACLU called the seizures "ongoing, serious religious-freedom violations".
Washington, (IANS): US authorities have said investigations were underway into reports that turbans of Sikh asylum seekers were confiscated after they were detained at the country's border with Mexico, the media reported.
Meanwhile, Vanessa Pineda, a lawyer of the ACLU of Arizona, told the BBC that no proper explanation has been given about what, if any, security concerns a
"We will not flee, neither are we scared of [Prime Minister] Narendra Modi. Let him do what he wants to," Gandhi said while talking to mediapersons outside his house here.
"It's just not acceptable. They need to find another alternative and to stop this. It's dehumanising," she added.
After Question Hour amid sloganeering, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. for the lunch break.
Probe ordered into YSRCP MP’s alleged nude video call
Following vigorous persuasion, all the major
Congress members tried to raise the issue of the alleged misuse of the ED but Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu said that he will listen to them after papers are laid on the table. After the papers were laid, Naidu said he has received five no tices under Rule 267 but none has been admitted and he was not admitting them as the issues can be raised in any other Theform.Rajya Sabha first adjourned till 12 noon as the opposition benches protested against the misuse of the ED. As the chair man gave permission, Leader of the Op position in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that the investigating agen
New Delhi (IANS): The Election Commis sion has received a total 130 complaints against ‘hate speech’ on various social me dia platforms during polls in the last few Theyears.poll panel data showed that maximum (59) complaints regarding hate speech on social media platforms were received dur ing the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Thereafter, a total 34 such cases were reported during the
Election Commission receives 130 ‘hate speech’ complaints since 2019 Lok Sanha polls
2020 Delhi Assembly polls.
After lunch, the Rajya Sabha passed the ‘Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022’ by a voice vote amid continuous sloganeer ing by the opposition members. As soon as the bill was passed, Rajya Sabha dep uty chairman Harivansh adjourned the House for the day.
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cies were being misused against the op position parties to suppress them. Mem bers from the treasury benches opposed Kharge’s remark and heated exchanges took place between the two sides. As the disruption continued, the Chairman adjourned the Rajya Sabha till 12 noon. When the House resumed proceedings at 12 noon, Question Hour was held amid loud sloganeering and disruption from the Opposition, who were demanding a response from the Prime Minister. Kharge said that while the House was in session he had received a summons from the ED to appear before the agency at 12.30 p.m. “I respect the law and will appear before
The EC, in pursuance of “Voluntary code of ethics”, has been directing several so cial media platforms to take down content (links, videos, posts, tweets) found objec tionable as per various provisions of the MCC, the RPA, the IPC and other electoral laws during elections.
han Reddy has reportedly taken serious note of the incident.
The code, in effect since Lok Sabha Election 2019 and for all Assembly elections held af ter that, has been developed to ensure free, fair and ethical use of social media platforms and to maintain the integrity of the electoral
In 2021, total 29 cases of hate speech on so cial media platforms were reported to the Commission during the Assam, West Ben gal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry Assembly polls. Similarly, the 2022 Assembly polls of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh saw a total eight such cases being recorded.
In the video which were circulated on so cial media platforms, the Lok Sabha mem ber from Hindupur constituency allegedly chatted with a woman and also allegedly took off his clothes.
YSRCP General Secretary and government
Former MLA and senior TDP leader Bonda Umamaheswara Rao felt that the behav iour of some of the YSRCP leaders is very despicable and the video of Hindupur Lok Sabha member Gorantla Madhav that is going viral on social media speaks vol umes about the reprehensible conduct of
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He told reporters in New Delhi that he has lodged a complaint with the police. Mad hav claimed that his videos from a gym were morphed by those who want to tar nish his Meanwhile,image.Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mo
New Delhi (IANS): Both the Houses of Parliament on Thursday witnessed pro tests by opposition members against the alleged misuse of investigating agencies by the government against political oppo Oppositionnents. members led by the Congress in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sab ha protested against the Enforcement Di rectorate (ED) raids and summons against Opposition leaders.
Opposition protests in Parliament against ‘misuse’ of probe agencies by Centre
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP al leged that the videos were part of a con spiracy to defame him.
process. Intermediary platforms have also committed to perform their share of respon sibility for voter education and awareness.
The Lok Sabha proceedings were first ad journed until 2 p.m. and then adjourned for the day after opposition members con tinued loud sloganeering over the misuse of the ED against political rivals.
social media platforms under the aegis of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) came together and mutually agreed upon a “Voluntary Code of Ethics” for the General Elections 2019.
the law enforcement agency,” Kharge said. Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal said that the law enforcing agencies were doing their work and the present government is not interfering in their functioning.
their party Umamaheswaraleaders.Rao told media persons here that the behavior of YSRCP MPs, min isters, former ministers, MLAs and other party leaders is very disgusting.
As per the election affidavit, cases under Section 376, Section 302 and Section 506 are pending against Gorantla Madhav, Bonda Uma said, alleging that it is Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy, who is re sponsible for this kind of sickening be haviour of his party MPs, his Cabinet col leagues, former ministers, MLAs and other YSRCP leaders.
“In the past, too, we all have witnessed how the video in which Minister Ambati Rambabu made some objectionable re marks against a woman. Jagan Mohan Reddy shamelessly accommodated him in his Cabinet,” the TDP leader remarked.
Amaravati (IANS): The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday ordered a probe after an alleged nude video call of YSRCP MP Gorantla Madhav went viral.
advisor Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the government has ordered a probe. “Madhav has denied the allegations against him. He has complained to the po lice that it’s a morphed video. Police are carrying out the investigating. If it comes out that it’s not a morphed video, strong action will be taken against him,” he said. Ramakrishna Reddy made it clear that the party would not tolerate such activities. Meanwhile, opposition Telugu Desam Par ty (TDP) has said that behaviour of some YSRCP leaders is very shameless.
The MP, however, claimed that it was a morphed video to malign him.
that for last 10 days, both monkey pox and Covid-19 cases have been rising in Delhi, “due to your callousness of not taking the working of the Health Depart ment seriously” and urged him take the situation seriously and appoint a full-time Health Minister.
Ajit Doval joined the Indian Police Service in 1968. Since then he has actively participated in anti-militant operations in Punjab and Mizoram. After this, Doval came to be called India’s James Bond. Be it an issue of the country or abroad, the case of Delhi riots or the China border dispute, he re mains active everywhere.
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In a letter to the Chief Minister, Delhi BJP spokesperson Pravin Shankar Kapoor said that it is shocking to note that at a time when there is a health emergency situa tion, Delhi does not have a full-time health “Afterminister.afew months of relief, Delhi is again passing through a state of health emer gency with two major infections - Covid-19 and monkeypox - threatening citizens. Four cases of monkeypox, a dreaded in fection, have been reported during the last one week and Covid19 cases are mul tiplying with every passing day. Yesterday on August 3, Delhi recorded five deaths due to Covid-19 and 2,073 new cases at a
New Delhi (IANS): The BJP on Thursday urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to appoint a full-time Health Minister in view of rising cases of monkeypox.
New Delhi (IANS): From the Golden Temple operation to secret missions in the northeast, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has many credits to his name. But at present, a decade-old picture of Ajit Doval is going viral, in which he is seen interacting with former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi. People from different walks of life are expressing their feelings about the picture. It is being said that this picture is from 1988. In the very old picture, Doval is seen talking to the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on some issue. The former IB director M.K. Narayanan is also seen in the picture. It is said that at that time Ajit Doval was Operational Director in the Intelligence Bureau. Another theory is that this picture dates back to Operation Black Thunder that happened in Amritsar at that Ajittime.Doval headed the operations wing of the IB for a de cade, besides being the founding chairman of the Multi Agency Centre. He was trained by India’s third National Se curity Advisor M.K. Narayanan in counter-terrorism opera tions. It is said that this picture is from the same time, when Operation Black Thunder was being planned.
The baby was then rushed to Himatnagar civil hospital, where it is being treated.
Sabarkantha (IANS): Sabarkantha Police have launched a probe after a baby was found buried alive at a farm in Gambhoi vil lage of the district on Thursday morning. The infant was noticed by a farmer when he reached his field in the morning. On seeing a tiny arm outside the mud, he dug the area with the help of others only to find an infant who was alive.
positivity rate of 11.64 per cent,” he said. Kapoor said Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is looking after the Health Depart ment along with 18 others and “one can very well imagine how little time he must be giving to the Health Department as he is facing inquiries in the working of his main two portfolios of excise and educa
Ajit Doval is considered close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In such intel ligence operations, senior officials report directly to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. Even during the ten ure of the Congress, Doval had carried out many big opera tions. In such a situation, it is believed that some similar mission is being discussed in this picture with Rajiv Gandhi. Shankar Kapoor
Gambhoi Police Sub-Inspector C.F. Thakor told the local media: “We received informa tion that an infant was buried alive in the farm owned by Hitendrasinh. The infant was rescued and taken to a hospital. Police have recorded the statement of Hitendrasinh and other locals and started an investigation.”
In 1988, Ajit Doval had gathered important information by entering the Golden Temple before Operation Black Thun der. During that operation some terrorists captured the Golden Temple. Then Ajit Doval had entered inside as a rickshaw driver and had gathered information by mislead ing the terrorists. On the basis of this information, a com mando operation was conducted later and the terrorists were killed.
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Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab
The Chief Minister said that me ticulous planning and flawless execution of strategy against drug smuggling by the BSF and the state police can act as a ‘bar rier’ to save the country from the poison of drugs.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday asked Director Gen eral of the Border Security Force (BSF) Pankaj Kumar to enhance vigil at the borders of the state for checking smuggling of drugs and weapons from across the border. The Director General called on the Chief Minister here.
She further said that the village gurdwara was gifted a piece of around 6 Kanal and 12 Marlas of agricultural land by a devout fam ily which was given on a contract by the gurdwara committee to one Ravinder Singh. The gurd wara was earning a sum of over Rs 26,000 per annum from the said land.
ace as not even a single ounce of drug is produced in Punjab but
tals, dispensaries, places of worship, govern ment sports institutes, military rest houses, government aided educational institutes and attached hostels, etc, will not be covered un der this amnesty scheme.
He said the charges incurred for the new do mestic electricity connection, which are to be paid by the electricity consumers, will also be reimbursed by the Punjab government to the AllPSPCL.other consumers like government hospi
The government has been providing 300 units free electricity to all eligible residents of state every month.
AAP minister bungles in Punjab, issues order to evict university from its own land
The Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSP CL) has issued a notification in this regard.
Mann also lauded the services rendered by the BSF for safe guarding the border of the coun try in general and the state in par ticular.
The AAP government has been going overboard publicising its drive to get Panchayati lands freed from illegal possession of influen tial people. It claims to have taken possession of 7,000 acres of land from illegal occupants in its fourmonth rule.
Chandigarh (IANS): Fulfilling yet another promise made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan to the people of the state, the Pun jab government has waived outstanding elec tricity bills of all domestic category consumers till December 31, 2021.
New Delhi: The exuberant Punjab Rural Development and Panchay ats Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhali wal has landed himself in a major embarrassment after he wrongly ordered the eviction of Lovely Pro fessional University (LPU) from a piece of land that he said belonged to the Hardaspura village panchay at in Kapurthala district while, in fact, the panchayat did not have any land in its name.
He said this is the need of the hour to break the backbone of narco-gangster-terrorist nexus, which is trying to flex its muscles for disturbing the hard-earned state of peace.
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The move of the minister boomer anged when the sarpanch of the village Mrs. Balwinder Kaur told indianarrative.com on the phone that the panchayat did not own even a single inch of land and the LPU did not come into the picture.
as the state is on transit route of drug supply, so it is battling hard to prevent smuggling of drugs into the country.
Mann assured his full support and cooperation to the Director Gen eral for this cause.
Punjab waives outstanding electricity bills till December 2021
: Bhagwant Mann (2nd from left) with BSF Director General Pankaj Kumar (3rd from left)
The minister on June 3, after hold ing a meeting, directed the special ly constituted Enforcement Wing of the Department to dispossess LPU from the panchayat land though there was no warrant of posses
who is also the chancellor of LPU. Acting on the orders of the minister, District Development and Panchay at Officer (DDPO), Kapurthala, Har jinder Singh Sandhu asked Block Development and Panchayat Offi cer (BDPO) to advise the sarpanch of Hardaspura village to file a case against LPU forthwith in the quasijudicial court of the DDPO to get possession of its land.
Announcing an amnesty for defaulting do mestic electricity consumers, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh said the outstanding electric ity bills till December 31, 2021, of those who have not paid their dues till June 30, 2022, have been waived.
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He said both Punjab Police and the BSF are working tirelessly for checking the cross-border smug gling of weapons and drugs, add ing that strenuous efforts on part of both the forces will bear the desired results.
A senior officer of the panchayats
During deliberations, the Chief Minister said Punjab, being a bor der state, faces numerous chal lenges including the smuggling of drugs and weapons.
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The minister said those disconnected power connections, which are not possible to re
department explained that before rushing to evict someone from il legal possession of government land a revenue court needed to issue a warrant of possession also called “dakhal”. The department was bound to serve a prior notice to the concerned party informing it about the date of the depart ment’s action to dispossess it.
Enhance vigil at borders, Punjab Chief Minister tells BSF Director General
Underlining the need for equip ping the BSF and the state po lice with the latest weapons and gadgets to combat cross border terrorism and smuggling more effectively, the Chief Minister said he had already flagged this issue with the Union government.
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Mann said Punjab is fighting the country’s war against drug men
store, will be issued again by the PSPCL on the request of the applicant.
sion which has to be issued by a revenue court. This private univer sity is owned by Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha member Ashok Mittal
He said this needs to be checked with a heavy hand as it poses a grave threat to the unity, integrity, security and sovereignty of the country.
The LPU management while re futing the minister’s charge, has sought a public apology from Dhaliwal. The response of the minister could not be known as he did not take phone calls made by this reporter.
Arms and Excise Act have been registered against him in the police stations of Patia
Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced a cash prize of Rs 4 million for weightlifter Harjinder Kaur, who bagged a bronze med al at the Commonwealth Games in Britain’s InBirmingham.astatement issued here, the Chief Minis ter, while congratulating Kaur, said that this budding sportsperson from Mehas village near Nabha has made the country proud by her feat.
Chandigarh (IANS): The Punjab police on Monday said they have arrested five gangsters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and recovered eight weapons and 30 car tridges from them.
Five gangsters
He also clarified that GST wouldn’t be appli cable on Sarais situated outside gurdwara premises owned by SGPC or other religious institutions, charitable trusts or societies.
an associate of gangster Gurpreet Singh, who is lodged in a Patiala jail and both of them are active members of the Law rence Bishnoi gang.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) AntiGangster Task Force Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, accompanied by Senior Superin tendent of Police (SSP) Ravjot Kaur, said that based on a tip-off, joint teams of the Sirhind and Khamano police busted this interstate gang operating in Punjab. He said that the kingpin of the gang has been identified as Sandeep Sandhu from Patiala and already four First Information Reports under various sections of the
He said that reviving the sports culture in Punjab is the topmost priority of the govern ment.
for ‘langar’ are exempted from GST, SGPC and other gurdwaras had to pay the GST first and then claim reimbursement.
“The government is focusing on increasing the income of farmers by introducing new
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la and Fatehgarh Sahib districts. According to Bhullar, Sandeep Sandhu is
He said that Gurpreet is also an accused in a murder case along with slain gang ster Ankit Bhadu, who was killed in an encounter. Sandhu used to procure weapons from an Uttar Pradesh-based weapons supplier who is now being Kaurtracked.said that Sandhu was wanted by the police in cases of murder and attempt to murder. The other arrested gangsters are Harpreet Singh, Sandeep Singh, Charanjit Singh and Gurmukh Singh. belonging to Bishnoi gang held in
or other religious bodies.
He further stated that although purchases
‘No GST on Sarais run by SGPC or other religious bodies’
Punjab Chief Minister announces Rs 4 million cash prize for weightlifter Harjinder Kaur
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The AAP MP from Punjab, who had raised the issue during the Zero Hour in the Parlia
The Chief Minister said that the government is committed to encouraging those who ex cel in sports, adding that these players will be given cash prizes whenever they do well.
He also demanded that the government should release all the pending GST reim bursements to the SGPC which, amount to Rs 40 million.
Sahney said that he had also spoken to SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami and informed him that Sarais managed by SGPC need not pay any GST.
The state government will give her a cash prize of Rs 40 lakh [Rs 4 million] as per the Sports Policy of Punjab.
Mann hoped that Kaur’s achievement will also inspire other players, especially the girls, to excel in the field of sports and bring laurels to the country.
This would be the third centre of excellence to be established in sync with the Indo-Dutch agreement in Punjab, said Horticulture Minis ter Fauja Singh Sarari.
crops and latest technologies while simulta neously continuing the efforts to conserve the natural resources and save the environment,” he Thesaid.minister said the centre will focus on in creasing the productivity of onions from 22 tons to 40 tons per hectare using Dutch inter ventions and reducing the loss in post-harvest by 30 per cent by using the latest storage tech Henology.said that the centre will be established under the Mission of Development of Horti culture with the cost worth Rs 10 crore [Rs 100 million]. This centre will create entrepre neurs for the onion nursery, he said, adding the benefits of this centre will be provided in the Thevillages.minister said presently Punjab has been catering 25 per cent requirement of the on ion and once the centre is established, the area will increase to 60,000 acres within three years.
The minister was presiding over a meeting with PUM expert from the Netherlands, Tjaart Hoffmanpum, and state Director Horticulture Shailender Kaur.
New Delhi (IANS): AAP Rajya Sabha MP Vi kramjit Singh Sahney said on Friday that the Ministry of Finance and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have clarified that there will be no GST applica ble on ‘Sarais’ (inns) owned by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
ment, said these Sarais could be outside the boundary wall of gurdwaras.
The minister said the centre is aimed not only to make the Punjab farmers introduce the lat est technological and scientific advancements in cultivation of onion but to break the tradi tional cycle of two-crop system, which has been resulting in depletion of the water table.
Chandigarh (IANS): In yet another initiative to provide farmers a substitute to convention al crops, the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab gov ernment on Friday announced setting up of a state of the art centre of excellence for onions in Sangrur district.
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The Lariat as tested had a five-foot box, five roomy seats, and four conventionally opening doors. Highlights included the in terior ebony perforated seats, contrasting orange trim stitching and the high spec equipment list.
I was impressed that although you sit high, the narrower cab and smaller size means it’s not a chore to park the Ranger like a fullsize truck. All in all, the new Ford Ranger is very well executed. Ford expect custom ers who perhaps had a Ranger in the past to once more consider the advantages of a smaller fuel-efficient truck will fit in a townhouse or condo parking space. The Rangers handy 7,500 lb of towing capacity (when equipped with its trailer brake con troller and towing package) means it’s the ultimate versatile family or work and play truck. Highly recommended.
The engine powering the Ranger is the second-generation Ford 2.3L twin scroll turbocharged Ecoboost four-cylinder, making 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a ten-speed automat ic.—there is no manual transmission op tion. The Ranger can carry up to 1,650 lb of cargo with the short bed Crew Cab 4 x 4 configuration, and 1,560 lbs for the Super Crew. All Ranger models have a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 lbs, (When prop erly equipped with tow package) which Ford says is best-in-class.
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Management, operated by a button on the console, optimizes performance in mud, snow, sand, and other conditions The Terrain Management system also features Ford’s low speed forward crawl control system that can operate up o to 11 km/h. Fuel economy is pretty decent with a 11.9 city and 9,7 city with 10.9 L/100 km com bined rating (Natural Resources Canada). Downsides are few, no heated steering wheel, or back seats and the climate con trol buttons are kind of small and difficult to see.
The Ranger’s cabin design is neat and well organized. Kudos to Ford for ensur ing there are proper button or knobs for major functions as well as a touchscreen. The dash is neat and uncluttered with nice
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big dials for stereo volume and tuning. The infotainment system is powered by the lat est version of Ford’s excellent SYNC3 sys tem with an 8.0-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is also included. There is also dual-zone cli mate control and heated front seats, but a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats are not available, even as options. The Lariat includes such niceties as front heated leather seats, auto-dimming mirror, satellite radio, lane-keeping assist, and a blind-spot monitoring system that adjusts for trailer length for safer lane changes in traffic. The ebony leather front seats are very supportive and comfortable, and have eight-way power with lumbar support on the Lariat. We had the optional premium 10 speaker Bang and Olufsen premium audio set up. The rear seats can fold up for some extra cargo space. Storage space up front is good, with decent sized door pockets and cubby holes. The fit, finish, comfort in the interior is far better and luxurious than the Japanese competition- less utilitarian and truck like I have to say, with a more car-like ambience. So well don on that Ford!
The 202 Ford Ranger is the Blue Ovals e compact truck a good counterpart to the mighty, larger segment FordF-150. Not many changes for 2022, The truck still has the handsome, almost graceful lines for a well-integrated look. Short overhangs, a high beltline, steeply raked cabin wind shield, trapezoid black honeycomb grill, and big fenders complete a contemporary visage. There are just few trim changes and new Splash Package available, with 18-inch matte black wheels, orange and black body-side graphics, gloss black ex terior trim, and orange-stitched seats.. Our tester was jazzy bright yellow with con trasting black stripe package and the FX4 Package offering beefier tires, front tow hooks, a steel skid plate, special suspen sion with off-road-capable dampers, an electronically locking rear differential, and an additional off-road screen in the main instrument cluster.
On the road, the Rangers 2.3-liter turbo four cylinder engine offers good accelera tion and cruising speed. The torque come
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From Westmount with Love. See the rise of a writer on a mission with Hallelujah. Go deep into the humble roots and meteoric rise of heroic scribe Leonard Cohen. Human to the core this wonderful doc umentary from Mongrel Media ably fleshes out the life of a Canadian sensation. See it at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas and other Cineplex and Landmark theatres around B.C.
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Thanks to vintage footage and candid interviews with Musial friends and insiders we get a sense of what made Leonard Cohen tick. With original suc cess as a writer things took a turn for the stars when the gift ed words man began putting music and spoken word to his writing talents. What resulted was just a joy to hear and expe rience Cohen’s words at both live concerts as well as on vi nyl. Always ready to champion
ordinary people from all walks of like. Despite the immense success, fame and fortune that came Cohen’s way some of that luster faded thanks to deception ( and worse) by a friend (?). While many would buckle at a mature age facing destitution giving up was not in the cards for this now elderly gentleman who returned to doing Beautifulconcerts,music and words to cherish make up the legacy of Leonard Cohen - a one of a kind Canadian whose words will continue to inspire for an eternity,
the underdog this marvelous maestro was always Happy to oblige jig fans and the general public and the rest as they say is Likehistory.somany stories involving the arts, artists and entertain ers there are always ups and Downs - as is the case with
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Suppose a family member or friend is good diagnostician and immediately calls 911. Even then, studies show that an immediate electrocardiogram or stress test is less likely to reveal the typical indicators of heart attack. Even if a woman has an early diagnosis of cor onary attack and survives, a bypass operation may be required. But she has twice the risk of dying during the surgery or shortly thereafter. Heart surgeons can explain why. Coronary ar teries are smaller in females. This makes the surgery technically more challenging when vessels the diameter of a piece of spaghetti are joined together.
If blood cholesterol is elevated, most cardiol ogists will recommend cholesterol-lowering drugs. But discuss this with your physician, as
Know and love a woman? Protect her heart
But heart disease kills even more men. This fact and the historical focus on heart disease in men means most people are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease in women. A report from the American Heart Associa tion (AHA) says there have been stunning improvements in death rates of both sexes from coronary heart disease (CHD) since 1980. But women have not shared the benefits equally. Maurice Chevalier, the French actor-singer, was not thinking about coronary arteries when he remarked, “vive la différence”. But the difference makes heart attack the number one killer of women.
Heart attack has been considered a male disease as it occurs in men earlier in life. But after menopause the gender gap disappears. But many remain unaware that CHD is on the attack in women.
Can CHD risk be spotted in women by their loved ones? Chest pain is the most common symptom in both sexes. But at least one-third of women do not show this classic symptom during coronary attack. Rather, they com plain of shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, palpitations, dizziness, intense anxiety or pain in the jaw, neck, upper back or arm. These problems may be mistaken for a panic attack with fatal delay in diagnosis.
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COMMON SENSE HEALTH – W. GIFFORD-JONES, MD AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES
Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gif ford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with
family history. If your father or brother had a heart attack before age 55, or your mother or sister before age 65, this sub stantially increases your risk. It’s a red flag that warns “start taking preventive measures”. If there is a history of cardiovascular disease, a daily 81 milligram dose of aspirin may help. But since aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, always discuss this medication with your Rememberdoctor.that obesity leads to type 2 diabe tes which in turn increases the risk of heart attack. Gaining weight alone is easy; los ing weight alone is hard. But if obese, losing weight will improve health. Good strategies and support groups help. Sheer will is prob ably not enough. Family and friends need to work on weight reduction together. Have your blood pressure checked. One-third of heart attacks in women could be prevent ed by controlling blood pressure.
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Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a gradu ate of the University of Toronto and The Har vard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, Uni versity of Rochester, Montreal General Hos pital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard.
HOW many people realize women’s coro nary arteries are understudied, underdiag nosed, and undertreated? The Cleveland Clinic, a leading cardiology centre, says heart disease is seven times deadlier for women than breast cancer. Build-up of plaque in the heart’s arteries contributes to the death of one in every three women, more than all cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and ac cidents combined.
What should we do to decrease the risk of CHD? First, a woman should see a psychia trist if she smokes, as the risk of heart attack is seven times greater among women who
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.
there are effective and safer natural options. If you have read this column for years, you’ll know that high dose vitamin C with lysine has kept this doctor alive for 25 years after a se vere heart attack.
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