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Prabhleen Matharu was killed by her “husband,” says dad

South Asian murder-suicide case in Brampton, Ontario PEEL Regional Police investigators from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are investigating the death of a 27-yearold woman that occurred in Brampton. On Monday, December 9, at 2:08 p.m., police responded to a residential area near Eagle Ridge Drive and Bighorn Crescent in Brampton for a medical call. Officers found Sharanjeet Kaur, 27, from Toronto, dead within the residence. Navdeep Singh, a 35-year-old man from Brampton, was also located dead within the residence. It has been determined that Navdeep Singh caused the death of Sharanjeet Kaur and then took his own life. At this time, investigators are not seeking any further suspects and this investigation is ongoing. (A report in India’s Tribune newspaper said that Sharanjeet Kaur was originally from Bhandhala village near Noormahal in Jalandhar, while Navdeep Singh was originally from Khilchian village in Amritsar.” Sharanjit was a permanent resident while Navdeep had applied for “shelter” in Canada,” the newspaper reported.) At a press conference, police said that they could confirm the two had been in an intimate relationship in the past, but they didn’t believe they were still involved in an intimate relationship. According to police, there was no history with domestic issues, and both were not known to police. Also, there were no warning signs that police were aware of. Sharanjeet Kaur was reported missing

“We all are baffled that what prompted a person who loved my daughter so much to pump bullets into her.” THE father of international student Prabhleen Kaur Matharu, 21, last weekend told the media in B.C. that the 18-year-old boy who killed his daughter was her “husband.” According to a Hindustan Times report, the victim’s father, Gurdial Singh Matharu, a Jalandhar-based photojournalist who has come to Surrey to take his daughter’s body back to Punjab, told the media : “Earlier this year, Prabhleen had sent me her picture with Peter [“Pieter Biermann”] while they were on the way to Calgary for a court marriage. She said they were facing certain legal tangles in Surrey as the minimum age to get married there was 19. So, they decided to go and get married in Calgary.” He added: “The Canadian police have found the duo’s picture after their marriage in Prabhleen’s belongings.” [Pieter Biermann’s Instagram – that is private – quotes the Bible: “… let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24).]

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On November 21, Surrey RCMP located two dead persons at a residence in the 14000-block of 102A Avenue, and subsequently called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). On November 25, IHIT announced that the victim was a 21-year-old female from India and the second dead person was an 18-year-old male resident

of the Lower Mainland. “We are not looking for further suspects,” IHIT added. Indian media reported Prabhleen was a native of Chitti village near Lambra in Jalandhar district of Punjab. She had been in Canada since 2016 on a study visa and was to return in January next year. According to her Facebook, she had been studying at Langara School of Management since May 21, 2018, and working as a concierge at Mc2 Living – Marine X Cambie. Her father urged the Canadian police to reopen the investigation, asserting: “A deeper probe is needed to ascertain the motive behind the crime. We all are baffled that what prompted a person who loved my daughter so much to pump bullets into her.” He added: “The police told me Peter had bought the gun on the day of the crime. I requested the police to show me the murder weapon but they refused,” according to the Hindustan

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Sharanjeet Kaur Photo: Toronto Police Service to Toronto Police on Sunday. They were able to track her movement by phone. Peel Regional Police were called to the residence on Bighorn Crescent not on the missing person report, but for the medical issue. Police do not believe she was abducted. Sharanjeet Kaur is Peel Region’s 13th homicide resulting from domestic violence in 2019 and the 27th homicide. Peel Region comprises the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon and is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). According to the 2016 Census, there are more than 160,000 South Asians in Brampton (44.3 per cent of the population).

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Guaranteed Group 5 pension benefits for Surrey Police recruits AS Surrey moves towards the establishment of its own city police department, the City of Surrey on Thursday announced that another key element for police officers from other police departments who would like to join Surrey Police has been put in place. The Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) Board of Trustees has approved the City of Surrey’s application for Group 5 membership for its police officers. Members in Group 5 have a higher benefit accrual rate allowing their pension benefit to accumulate faster which provides for earlier retirement options for police officers than those in other MPP group plans. This decision also provides RCMP members with assurance they will receive full pension benefits provided to all Group 5 member police departments. “Guaranteed participation in

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Group 5 of the Municipal Pension Plan provides clarity and security for our new recruits joining the Surrey Police Department,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “Officers from other police departments now have the assurance that their current pension benefits can be transferred over to Surrey Police.” This latest development builds upon the approved Pension Transfer Agreement for current members of the RCMP announced in September. The full pension portability for RCMP members combined with the Group 5 approval means that the two most important pension issues for future members of Surrey Police have now been addressed. The Group 5 application was approved on November 20, by the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees and was put into effect immediately.

McCallum refuses to compromise on stand against ride-hailing SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum on Thursday refused to compromise on his stand against ride-hailing even as all others on the TransLink Mayors’ Council voted for fast-tracking a business licence for ride-hailing companies in the region. The goal is to have an interim set of rules by the end of January. McCallum noted: “A large majority of our residents do not support

ride-hailing in Surrey.” He added: “It’s not a level playing field. There are a lot of differences of levels that are not consistent between ridehailing and taxis.” Last August, McCallum said in a statement: “In the wake of the Passenger Transportation Board announcement of further ride-hailing regulations in B.C. last week, my position has remained consistent

for years: I do not support ridehailing. “These new regulations would allow ride-hailing companies the ability to pick up across boundaries, while the taxi industry must abide by limits. This would create an unlevel playing field. “I am also not in favour of allowing unlimited fleet size for ride-hailing companies. This lack of regulation

will negatively impact the environment and increase congestion. It will also negatively impact the existing taxi industry, which has loyally served Metro Vancouver’s residents for decades.” McCallum said he had sent a letter to Premier John Horgan voicing his concerns and would continue to advocate for the taxi industry.

Prabhleen will be cremated in her native village CONTINUED FROM 1 Times. “Prabhleen and Peter used to work at a coffee house together. Peter understood Punjabi very well and he even chatted with me in Punjabi on a messaging app,” Gurdial Matharu said.

“They were planning to come to India in January and were eagerly looking to visit the Golden Temple and Taj Mahal. Prabhleen told me that they were about to shift to a new house soon.” The father said his daughter will be cremated in her native village and that a Canadian NGO is helping in

making arrangements to take the body to India. The Hindustan Times also reported that India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had informed Jalandhar MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary in a letter that the Indian “consulate is working closely towards earliest transportation of

mortal remains of Prabhleen Kaur from Canada to her native place in Jalandhar.” Chaudhary had met Jaishankar in New Delhi and raised the issue with him. He had requested the minister to bring back Prabhleen’s body to India at the government’s expenses.

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Customer who assaulted turbaned Sikh Uber driver in Bellingham charged with hate crime THE Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in the state of Washington has announced that it will bring hate crime charges in the case of an Uber passenger who physically attacked and verbally abused his observant Sikh American driver on Thursday, December 5. The driver, who retained the Sikh Coalition for pro bono legal consultation and remains anonymous as he recovers from the attack, expressed his relief at this positive development. “We are grateful to the Bellingham Police Department for recognizing the influence of bias in this case from the beginning, and we applaud the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for reaching the right decision,” said Amrith Kaur, Sikh Coalition Legal Director. “The attacker’s racist rants regarding the driver’s skin color, Indian heritage, turban, and beard leading up to and during the assault left little doubt that this was a hate crime.” The attacker, Grifin Levi Sayers, will be arraigned at the Whatcom County Superior

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Court on Friday, December 13, at 9 a.m. Members of the Bellingham and greater Washington congregation are planning to gather at the arraignment to express their gratitude for the prompt and appropriate response to this hate crime case. “Charging these kinds of malicious attacks as hate crimes sends a clear message that it is unacceptable to target others for their heritage, religion, or any other aspect of their identity,” said Dr.

Jasmit Singh, a Sikh community leader in the greater Seattle area. “Recognizing the influence of bias–and then taking these incidents seriously and addressing them with the proper legal mechanisms–is the first step to making our communities safer.” The Sikh Coalition said: “We are grateful to the Sikh Uber driver for sharing his incident with the police. Only through that brave act has this step toward justice been taken, and the awareness around the continued threat of hate and violence been increased.” In light of this incident, the Sikh Coalition has updated its ‘Know Your Rights’ resource for taxi and rideshare drivers. It also continues to provide free and confidential legal assistance to Sikhs who have been discriminated against or targeted for their religious beliefs or identity. If you believe you or somebody you know has experienced bias, bigotry, or backlash, fill out its confidential legal intake form or call (212) 655-3095 to speak with someone in English or Punjabi.

WSO concerned about Transport Canada’s mishandling of racist song case

FOLLOWING the release of a CBC News report entitled “Transport Canada investigates ‘racist’ song shared in no-fly list office 10 years after the fact”, the WSO has written to Transport Minister Marc Garneau expressing concern over the way the matter was handled. According to the CBC story, only last year, an official from Transport Canada looked into whether a racist email that was shared internally in 2008 undermined the integrity of Transport Canada’s involvement in the no-fly list program. The email in question shared the lyrics of a racist song and read, “Strangers on my flight,

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“Jail Chithian”, which were written by Bhai Randhir Singh from the prison corridors. He contributed more than 20 books on Sikh philosophy, Sikh history, Gurmat Marg topics. Iqbal Kaur recalled the days she spent with her grandfather and spoke about his writing skills. Gian Singh Sandhu described Giani Nahar Singh as a precious diamond in Sikh history. Surinder Singh Jabal, President, Gurdwara Sahib Brookside, Surrey, said Giani Nahar Singh made a great contribution to the Gadar movement. MP Sukh Dhaliwal praised the Hardarshan Memorial Trust fort its contributions and said it was admirable that it was

commemorating such an event that would convey their way of thinking to the present generation. Former president of the Khalsa Diwan Society Vancouver, Daljit Singh Sandhu, recounted Giani Nahar Singh’s patriotism and his contribution to Sikh history. Giani Kulwinder Singh praised Giani Nahar Singh’s dedication and said that such programs are needed to make the present generation aware of the sacrifices of such patriots. Anant, through a resolution, demanded from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee that the portrait of Giani Nahar Singh be included in the Sikh Museum, Sri Amritsar.

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Chief Superintendent Brian Edwards is new Officer in Charge of Surrey RCMP CHIEF Superintendent Brian Edwards has been selected as the new Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP detachment, the City of Surrey announced on Wednesday.

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THE City of Surrey’s move for a municipal police force was on the minds of both the incumbent Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP, Assistant Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, and the incoming Officer in Charge, Chief Superintendent Brian Edwards as they met with the media on Thursday. McDonald noted: “Chief Superintendent Edwards was also the lead on the BC RCMP’s Surrey Contract Management Project Team, so he is well-informed on the City’s desire to move to a municipal police force. However, this is not a temporary appointment for Brian and, while the future of policing in Surrey is unknown, I know he hopes to be the Surrey RCMP’s Officer in Charge for many years to come. “ Edwards pointed out: “I do understand that this is a particularly challenging time for the Surrey RCMP as the City of Surrey petitions the Province of BC to create its own police department. I know this has been an unsettling time for both the residents of Surrey and the police officers and support staff who work at this detachment.’ He added: “While the future of policing in Surrey remains uncertain at this time, I want to assure Surrey citizens that we remain fo-

4 firearms seized following Surrey residential shooting SURREY RCMP seized four firearms in an investigation of a shooting which occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 7. The investigation began just before 5 a.m. when Surrey RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of shots fired into a residence in the 10800-block of 139A Street. As a result of this incident, 11 people were taken into custody by police. Ten of those people were released pending further investigation and one man was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. A search warrant was subsequently executed at a second residence on 139A Street where four firearms, two Tasers, a quantity of drugs, and other weapons were located and seized. Early indications show that this was a targeted incident resulting from a dispute between parties known to one another. While there was a risk to the public at the time of the shooting, there are no indications of an ongoing risk to the public as a result of this incident. The Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of this investigation and is asking anyone with further information regarding this incident to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca.

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Delta Police issue warning about Gurchetan Singh Samra, 69, of Surrey DELTA Police on Friday advised the public about bail conditions imposed on a man, charged with sexual offences involving a child. In April 2019, 69-year-old Gur-

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where persons under the age of 16 years are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, or at a day care centre, school ground or playground. – Samra must have no contact or communication directly or indirectly with or be alone in the presence of any person who reasonably appears to be under the age of 16 years. – Samra must not engage in activities, volunteer work, or employment that could bring him into contact with persons under the age of 16 years. Delta Police said they have been monitoring Samra’s bail conditions since he was charged and released. His

name was not made public at the time of charges, as police sought clarification on publication bans regarding these charges. “If anyone observes Mr. Samra breaching his conditions, or if they have any information relevant to the current charges against him, and have not yet spoken to police, they are advised to contact the Delta Police Sexual Offences Section at 604-946-4411,” said Inspector Guy Leeson of the Delta Police Major Crimes Section. Leeson noted that offences such as these are often committed in situations where the accused is in a position of trust

or authority in relation to the victim(s). “It is important for parents and primary caregivers to be alive to any situation that may put their child at risk, and for them to make the appropriate enquiries to ensure their child’s safety,” said Leeson. Delta Police recommend that parents ensure that appropriate vulnerable sector checks have been conducted on individuals who will have access to their children. Police said they are not in a position to be able to release a photo of Samra, and cannot provide any additional information.

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BC Securities Commission reaches settlement with Akash Patel THE former vice president of a B.C.-based mining exploration company has agreed to pay $20,000 to the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) as part of a settlement agreement connected to inadequate disclosure of information.

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meditation and developed great powers. Education: Babaji was in one sense Guru Nanak Dev ji’s first disciple, learning meditation and spiritual truths at his holy feet. To complement his spiritual education, Guru Nanak Dev ji sent Babaji to Srinagar to study in the school of Pandit Parshotam Das Kaul. While his classmates complained that he never did his homework, he always was first in his class. He was so good during his youth that he was able to defeat the famous Som Nath Tripathi in Shastra debate. He stayed in Sri Nagar for 2.5 years. Preserving the family lineage: While Babaji himself lived an ascetic life, he not only supported family life, he actually raised the baby Dharm Chand and arranged his marriage. One day brother Lakshmi Chand ji had been hunting. Babaji told him it was a sin to kill innocent animals and that he would have to give an account in God’s court. Hearing this, Baba Lakshmi Chand took his entire household, even the dog, mounted his horse and rode toward Heaven. Baba Siri Chand ji realized that his brother’s baby Dharam Chand was the last descendant of Guru Nanak Dev ji. If the baby left too there would be no one to carry on Guru ji’s blood line. So Baba Sri Chand ji stretched out his arm into the sky and lifted the baby from his brother’s lap, brought him back and raised him as his own son. Hymns of Praise of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Baba Siri Chand ji’s love and reverence for his father Guru Nanak Dev ji cannot be stressed enough. And similarly, Guru Nanak Dev ji’s love for his elder son is something to be admired by all families. History has played a cruel trick on this relationship, often portraying Babaji as one passed over in the “appointment” as the Guru’s successor and therefore casting Babaji in conflict with the ensuing Gurus. Nothing could be further from the truth. And nowhere could a child’s love be more apparent than in his hymn of praise for Guru Nanak – Aarta – which he composed and had the whole Kartarpur Sangat sing to greet and welcome their Great Guru home from his third udasi. The love between Sikh Guru’s and Baba Sri Chand ji: Baba ji was held in great esteem by the succeeding 5 Sikh Gurus. Two of them even offered their eldest sons in spiritual service. Guru Amar Das ji offered Baba Mohan ji, who is best known as the custodian of the Guru’s Pothis (hand-written verses) from which Guru Arjun Dev ji compiled Guru Granth Sahib ji. And most notably, Guru Hargobind Sahib offered Baba Gurditta, who became Babaji’s successor and is regarded as the Patriarch of the Udasi Semperdai. Interestingly enough, he was not just the son of Guru Hargobind Sahib, but the father of Guru Har Rai ji, the grandfather of Guru Harkrishan ji, the older brother of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and the Uncle of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Peace followed Babaji wherever he went and through miracles and teachings he cooled the fires of religious conflict so prevalent in the world of his time. * Guru Amar Das Ji and Baba Sri Chand ji: - The sangat asked Guru Amar Das ji, “When we meet Baba Siri Guru ji how should we show our respect? Guru ji responded by saying, “by bowing down in deep humility”. - A few days later, when Guru ji with Baba Mohan ji and Bhai Jetha (Guru Ram Das ji) visited Babaji in Barath, he answered their question by bowing down in deep humility. - Guru Amar Das ji recited “Anand Sahib” to the immense pleasure of Baba Siri Chand ji. Babaji was so impressed by Baba Mohan ji that he accepted him as his disciple. Instructing Baba Mohan ji to collect him the handwritten collections of Guru Nanak Dev ji’s bani for safekeeping until they were required. He then sent him home to Goindwal Sahib with Guru ji. Baba Mohan ji used to sit on a deer skin with long hair open. * Guru Ram Das Ji and Baba Sri Chand ji:

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have such a long beard!” Guru ji in his unequalled humility replied, “It is to wipe the lotus feet of great men like you,” and actually bent forward to demonstrate. But Babaji caught him in a warm embrace.

- When Guru Ram Das ji visited Barath in 1634, Babaji was in deep in meditation. Guru ji waited patiently for 2 days. When Babaji came out, Guru ji offered him Rs 500, and other gifts of clothing and sweets. They were very happy to see ach other. Guru ji recited baani to Babaji’s delight. - When Baba ji visited Guru Ram Das ji at Ram Das pur he reminded guru ji of the history of the Amrit srovar (sacred tank) and suggested that city’s name be changed to Amritsar. - When Babaji visited Amritsar in 1636, Guru Ram Das ji received him warmly, and with a warm embrace and with great respect seated Babaji on a higher seat than his own. Babaji praised Guru ji. One day in a lighter mood Babaji quipped, “Guru Ram Das ji you

* Guru Arjan Dev ji at Barath: - Guru Arjan Dev ji visited Barath in year 1655. Two sites still commemorate their meeting. - Where the Gurdwara stands today, Guru ji used to wait each day for Babaji to come out of meditation. A second site, a mile away in what was then a jungle, marked the place where Guru Arjan Dev ji used to sleep. - When guru ji shared his goal of compiling Guru Granth Sahib ji, Babaji gave whatever handwritten bani he still had, and suggested that Guru ji obtain the other portions from Baba Mohan ji. Guru ji recited 16 Asatpadis of Sukhmani Sahib. Babaji suggested that he increase the bani to 24 verses. On Guru ji’s request, Babaji provided the line to resume the 17th Asatpadi. He respectfully chose Guru Nanak Dev ji’s verse: “Aad Sach, Jugaad Sach, Hoebi Sach, Nanak Hosebi Sach”. * Guru Hargobind Sahib ji and Baba Sri Chand ji: - After being released from Gwalior Fort, Guru Hargobind Sahib visited Baba Siri Chand ji to thank him for his role in influencing the Emperor Jahangir. Babaji had

very strictly told the Emperor that the Guru was the true successor to Guru Nanak Dev ji’s throne and if he didn’t release him, great harm would befall the Emperor. - Baba Gurditta ji who became Baba Siri Chand ji’s successor and Patriarch of the Udasi Semperdai, was the son of a Guru and the father of Guru Har Rai ji. He was also the grandfather of Guru Harkrishan ji, the older brother of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and the uncle of Guru Gobind Singh ji. So just as Baba Siri Chand ji had remained close to the first 6 Gurus, Baba Gurditta was always in close contact with the ensuing four Gurus. We should remember that when Guru Gobind Singh ji left Anandpur Sahib, he put an Udasi in charge. - Guru Hargobind Sahib presented his eldest son Baba Gurditta to Babaji to serve Baba Sri Chand ji. Babaji blessed the boy saying “Gurditta, Din Dunia da Thika” (You are the Prince of both the Spiritual and Temporal Worlds). * Baba Sri Chand Ji’s teachings: - Spread Guru Nanak’s mission: Follow the hukam of his father and spend life in meditation. - Respect for all life: - Uniting Sadhu Samaj: There were many spiritual schools in India at the time. And the Yogis and Sidhs had great spiritual power. But Babaji told them to come out of the jungles and down from the mountain tops,

unite, and use their powers to help people in the world. That’s why Babaji was considered the King of all fakirs in India of the time. Had Baba Sri Chand ji not followed the hukam of his father: - Sikh Guru’s would not have visited Baba Sri Chand ji. - Sikh guru’s would not have presented their sons to the darbar of Baba Sri Chand ji (Baba Mohan ji and Baba Gurditta ji) - Sikh Guru would not have changed the name of RamDas put to Amritsar. It is time that we acknowledge the contributions of this Sahibzada of Guru Nanak. And celebrate his life by organizing akhand paths to celebrate his life, his preachings. All over the world this is happening. For additional details please watch the following youtube video’s: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1XodtbFw4-w Bhai Pinder Pal Singh ji https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8HMWDDFcJ5E&t=1852s Bhai Banta Singh ji https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-F_ UHo0Y0s Baba Virsa Singh Ji This article was submitted by Harinder Pal Singh of Gobind Sadan, can be reached at 250-240-3111 or by email at harinderpsingh@yahoo.com

Vancouver gets an A+ for budget best practices THE City of Vancouver has been recognized as a municipal leader in finance by the C.D. Howe Institute in its 2018 municipal fiscal accountability report card released on Tuesday achieving an A+ ranking, up from A- in 2017. Vancouver is the top-rated municipality among Canada’s major cities for 2018. Surrey and Richmond came in second, each receiving an A- score, while

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Going, going, gone: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer quits CONSERVATIVE Leader Andrew Scheer announced in the House of Commons on Thursday that he has decided to resign and has asked the party’s governing council to immediately begin the process to elect a new leader. Scheer, who won the party leadership in 2017, informed Conservative MPs at an emergency caucus

meeting before making the announcement. He told the House: “I just informed my colleagues in the Conservative caucus that I will resign as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and I will be asking the Conservative Party National Council to organize the process of a leadership election. “As our party embarks on

this exciting opportunity, electing a new leader and Canada’s next prime minister, I intend to stay on as leader of the party and the Official Opposition.” Scheer said: “In order to chart the course ahead, this party needs a leader who can give 100 per cent to this effort. So after a conversation with my kids, my loved ones, I felt it was time to put

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mal,” but amounted to thousands of dollars,” reported CBC News. However, the fact is that Scheer just didn’t have the personality or the drive to be the kind of leader that was needed to defeat Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau. There was no other reason why he couldn’t defeat the Liberals in the last election. That sparked a great deal of frustration and resentment against him.

56 per cent of British Columbians approve of Horgan Conservative premiers slip in approval after federal election: Angus Reid Institute ACCORDING to an Angus Reid Institute poll, 56 per cent of British Columbians approve of BC Premier John Horgan this quarter. “Premier John Horgan of British Columbia, alongside other premiers this quarter, called for an increase in healthcare transfers from the federal government. Horgan said he would like to see a commitment “meaningful to our budget so we can deliver the healthcare that people need”. Horgan also pressed Trudeau for assistance in determining why B.C. gasoline prices remain higher than the rest of the country,” noted Angus Reid Institute. On the other hand, Conservative premiers slipped in approval after the federal election. That included Alberta’s Jason Kenney. “Perhaps no premier has been as vocal over the past three months than Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. The United Conservative Party leader has outlined to Justin Trudeau his vision for a cooperative relationship, along with a list of de-

mands for the federal government. Kenney seeks action on energy issues foremost, asking the government for a firm date on the TransMountain pipeline expansion completion, and a reversal of the government’s ban on tankers on the northern coast of British Columbia, among other requests. Kenney heads back to Alberta with majority approval (54%) but sees a six-point drop this quarter as some of his postelection honeymoon appears to have worn off,” said Angus Reid Institute.

Regarding Ontario’s Doug Ford it noted: “While most Conservative premiers enjoyed relatively high support from their constituents in 2019, that has not been the case for Ontario’s Doug Ford. The premier was, in essence, hidden from public view during the federal election to avoid dissuading voters from choosing the federal branch of the Conservative Party, and appears to be carrying low approval into the coming year. At the end of 2019, one-third (35%) of Ontario residents approve of Ford.”

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Suspect arrested following SkyTrain sexual assault A suspect who was wanted for sexual assault on Transit has been arrested by Metro Vancouver Transit Police for a second alleged incident. At approximately 7:15 a.m. on December 3, a young woman boarded a train car at Nanaimo SkyTrain Station. As it was morning rush hour, the car was crowded and there was standing room only. As the train approached the next station, CommercialBroadway, the woman felt a hand grope her buttocks several times. When she looked at the man next to her, she saw his hand near the spot she had been touched. The woman asked another passenger to push the onboard alarm for her. When the train arrived at CommercialBroadway Station, both the victim and the suspect got off, with the victim immediately speaking to a SkyTrain attendant, advising what had happened and pointing out the suspect. The SkyTrain attendant broadcast information for responding Transit Police. Transit Police officers on patrol at Commercial-Broadway Station arrived moments later and spoke briefly with the victim before conducting a search of the area. The suspect was arrested a short time later on the pedestrian overpass. During a follow-up investigation with the suspect, it was determined that he was the subject of an outstanding warrant for sexual assault, resulting from an incident on a bus in June. Grant Lionel Houle, 39, of no fixed address, was arrested. He is well known to police. Houle has also now been charged with a second count of sexual assault relating to this latest incident. Several weeks ago an Anti-Groping Campaign was launched by the Vancouver Police Department in partnership with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police and Barwatch. That campaign is, in large part, directed towards those offenders who seem to feel that they can get away with groping other people without repercussions. The policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message is that groping is a sexual offence and that every report of groping will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated and offenders will be held accountable. Sexual offences on the transit system are one of top priorities. Passengers have the right to safe travel without fear of unwanted, inappropriate touching. Police encourage anyone who is a victim of a sexual offence to text them discreetly at 87 77 77 or call them at 604-515-8300.

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Forest sector will emerge with new strength, vision and stability: Forest Minister DOUG Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, on Thursday slammed BC Liberal, noting: “The old government knew about the challenges facing the forest sector and it failed to act. Instead of helping forestry communities become more resilient, it buried reports warning of mill closures. Its shameful inaction has led us to where we are today.” He added: “Looking ahead, I’m confident that B.C.’s forest sector will show its resiliency and innovation to weather our current chalDoug Donaldson lenges as it has so many times in the past. I see our forest sector emerging with a new strength, vision and stability.” In a statement in response to the truck loggers rally that was held on Wednesday at the Parliament Buildings, Donaldson said: “Yesterday, along with Labour Minister Harry Bains, I met with representatives from a group of over more than forestry contractors who came to the Parliament Buildings to have their voices heard. “These are people who have literally helped to build this province, because they’ve been instrumental in making forestry one of the greatest contributors to B.C.’s economic base. “Now, like other forestry workers and communities, they are going through tough times, as a strike between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers drags on longer than anyone anticipated. “In addition to the strike, the forest industry has faced a perfect storm of challenges over the past year – from market pressures, low commodity prices and ongoing unjust duties from the United States to impacts from climate change. “I want to thank the truck loggers for bringing their concerns to Victoria. During our meeting, I told them that our government is heartened by the news that both sides are going back to the bargaining table today in hopes of getting a deal and ending the strike. “I also told them our government is committed to working with them to support this vital sector.” Donaldson added: “We listened to what they had to say and shared their concerns about reduced operations on the coast this past year. More than that, we heard their concerns. We know that workers, their families and their communities are struggling. We know that they all want to get back to work and we are hopeful that this week’s mediated bargaining session with Vince Ready will produce results. “In the meantime, we are making changes to strengthen the B.C. forest sector’s resiliency so that it can come out of this situation stronger, more diversified, more inclusive of

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VANCOUVER Police are investigating two incidents of attempted shoplifting over the past week that had the potential to turn violent. On December 6, just after 12 p.m., a male was seen stealing alcohol from the BC Liquor Store on Commercial Drive at Grant Street. He was arrested by a loss prevention officer, and

while in handcuffs, he pulled a knife and fled. Vancouver Police located and arrested the suspect. Tyler Fitzpatrick, a 20-year-old man with no fixed address, was charged with several offences related to the incident. He was also wanted on warrants across the province and remains in custody.

VANCOUVER Police seized close to a $130,000 worth of stolen property late last month after executing a search warrant at a home in the city’s eastside. On November 27, police

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response is absolutely unacceptable. These forestry workers are desperate and they deserve a government that will listen to them, not turn its back on them.” In June, the BC Liberals presented a five-point plan to Horgan that would have provided relief and recovery for British Columbia’s forestry sector and its forestry-dependent communities. That plan has now been ignored for over six months. “The forestry sector is critical to our provincial economy and immediate action is required to save the industry and help the workers across the province who are hurting right now,” said Wilkinson. “The entire province is paying for John Horgan’s inaction during this crisis and we fully intend to keep the pressure on until the NDP government finally decides to care about these communities.”

BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson met with members of the South Asian media at a Delta restaurant on Thursday. Photo by Vinnie Combow

There have so far been 10 permanent or indefinite mill

closures and over 10,000 job losses in B.C’s forestry sec-

tor this year, noted the BC Liberals.

Vancouver Police arrest suspects in thefts with weapons A second incident on December 8, at about 3:30 p.m., involved a man who allegedly tried to steal clothing worth hundreds of dollars from the Lululemon store at West 4th Avenue and Arbutus Street. When he was stopped by the loss prevention officer, he used a can of bear spray to threaten him and then fled.

A short time later, a woman believed to be his accomplice entered the store and tried to steal clothing. She was deterred by the loss prevention officer. Vancouver Police located both suspects and placed them under arrest. Andre Goudrea, 40, and Patricia Dove, 41, both Vancouver residents, were charged with

several offences and are in custody. “Loss prevention officers sometimes have a tough job,” says Sgt. Aaron Roed. “Thieves can be unpredictable, and we never want someone to get hurt over stolen property.” Last month, the VPD completed a special three-week project targeting shoplifters in

downtown Vancouver that resulted in 25 arrests. Additional specialized projects targeting thieves and shoplifters are planned for this month. Find more information on crime prevention and safety for businesses. Anyone who witnesses a theft in progress is asked to call 9-11.

Vancouver Police seize stolen property valued about $130,000 stolen clothing and alcohol. The stolen property was displayed on racks and tables and available for purchase by potential customers. “This is a large quantity of stolen items, and we are working

with several retailers to return their property,” said Sgt. Aaron Roed. “Unfortunately, retail theft happens all over the city.” Since the beginning of the year, Vancouver Police have

investigated almost 2,000 reported shoplifting incidents. Two people from Vancouver were arrested in relation to the seizure and released pending further investigation. Vancouver Police continue

to investigate and anticipate recommending charges to Crown Counsel in the coming weeks. Anyone with information on stolen property is asked to contact police.

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Four lightweight armoured protection vests for police service dogs THE Abbotsford Police Foundation (APF) announced on Tuesday it has funded a new Abbotsford Police Department initiative in support of their K9 handlers and their partners who work on the Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Service Unit (LMD IPDS). The Foundation is funding four lightweight armoured protection vests for the four police dogs that serve with Abbotsford Police. The ‘K9 Street Fighter vest’

is used by law enforcement and Special Forces K9 teams globally. The vests cost approximately $1,700 each; so the total grant is $6,800. Abbotsford Police Foundation President Kevin Boonstra said: “We are pleased to announce funding for this important equipment. And on behalf of our board of directors we’d like to acknowledge and thank the Abbotsford Community Foundation and the Mary Victoria Wakefield Animal

Welfare Fund for their generous grant of $3,000 that will go toward the purchase of the K9 Kevlar vests.” Abbotsford Police Chief Constable Mike Serr noted: “Police Dog Teams are highly valuable assets to policing. There are countless examples of police service dogs that have saved lives, located missing kids and tracked to apprehend violent criminals evading arrest. These vests help ensure our fourlegged members remain ac-

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FORTUNE Magazine reported last February that for the year 2018 the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States was expected to reach 6,227 once all the data was in. The report is shocking not just for the number of deaths but also because there had been some steady decline in pedestrian deaths in the ten years prior to 2009, at which point pedestrian deaths were reported at 4,109. Then the death rate moved up over the next nine years with a 50% increase by 2018. Why was recent progress reversed? Two fairly obvious assumptions are advanced: distracted driving through cell phone use and perhaps an increase in the number of large SUV type vehicles which may knock down and run over a pedestrian, unlike a sedan which may toss a pedestrian up onto the hood and then off the side of the vehicle. And while cell phone use on the part of drivers presents quickly as a concern, cell phone use on the part of distracted pedestrians, we may speculate, might just play a role as well. Obviously motor vehicles and people on foot trying to share the road has never worked well and it is only getting worse as the increasing number of vehicles and the increasing number of pedestrians in increasingly overcrowded urban settings compete in utter frustration to get to their respective destinations in accordance with the timetables of modern life. Better crosswalk systems are now a hot topic of discussion in traffic safety circles. The traditional white line painted on the road as a “sidewalk extension” used on low volume traffic roads (sometimes augmented by a button activated flashing strobe light) and the “push the button and wait for the pedestrian walk light” system on busy roads, have been the mainstay for many years to assist pedestrians to cross the road. The death toll makes it clear that better systems are needed. In various countries including the UK, Iceland, India and Iraq we are seeing the use of road crossing points being painted with cleverly designed optical illusions creating the appearance of floating concrete blocks or similar illusionary obstructions. This is all about traffic calming, the idea being to intimidate the approaching motorists with the threat of

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