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‘Once in a lifetime opportunity to build a police service that is tailored to Surrey’: SPS Chief Norm Lipinski IN a message to Surrey residents on Thursday, Surrey Police Service Chief Constable Norm Lipinski reflected on the past year and talked about “this once in a lifetime opportunity to build a police service that is tailored to Surrey.”
directly to its citizens is an important investment in the future of Surrey. There is still lots of work to be done and I look forward to having many more people join us in 2022
Surrey Police Vote was REALLY a farce
Here is his message:
ONE year ago this month, I started my work as the first Chief Constable for the new Surrey Police Service (SPS). The SPS office building was pretty quiet when I arrived last December as I joined a few hardworking individuals from the Surrey Police Board and the City’s policing transition team. But as the weeks and months went by, more and more people joined SPS. Today, we have more than 150 sworn and civilian employees and the SPS office is far from quiet. Like me, these individuals wanted to be a part of building Surrey’s new local police service, and they wanted in on the ground floor. This is a once in a life opportunity that attracts the creative and the brave – those who want to change the status quo of policing and aren’t afraid to do the heavy lifting. Similarly, the community members and organizations who have expressed their desire to help us build SPS in a way that makes sense for Surrey,
SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. Photo submitted have shown great leadership. It is easy to sit back and watch SPS unfold, but the employees and the community members who have joined us so far want to be much more than observers. They have already started to shape SPS through our customized training, our employee services, our community consultation, and much more. It is certainly not easy work to build a police service. These past twelve months have been some of the busiest of my career, but also some of the most rewarding. As the end of 2021 approaches, I want to thank ‘the creative and the brave’ – those who have helped us build SPS
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THIS week it became crystal clear that the Surrey Police Vote initiative that wanted to Keep the RCMP in Surrey was nothing but a veritable farce. The “usual suspect” was none other than the RCMP’s National Police Federation for, of the total of $118,264 that the campaign received, more than $104,000 was from the federation. People’s campaign?
Well, the real people forked out just over $14,000, according to financial documents filed to Elections BC, said a media report. All those associated to the vote — including a part of the so-called mainstream media — have been thoroughly exposed. As the RCMP and their supporters keep making fools of themselves, the Surrey Police Service forges ahead!
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HOLIDAY helpers from across the Lower Mainland participated in the grand toy count in Richmond last Saturday for the 15th Annual Victor Ghirra Toy Drive. Due to the pandemic and recent flooding in the province, non-profit organizations across the Lower Mainland saw an increased need for donations from the community. Over 100 people flowed through the grand toy count event. This year’s event gave people the option to drop off toys via drive through or come indoors to witness the growing toy collection themselves. Guests were greeted by volunteers as they dropped off toys, with many staying to enjoy some coffee and treats before having their photo taken in the Winter Wonderland booth. With 2021 being an especially challenging year in the province with the pandemic, fires and floods, the hope is that these toys will provide some joy to less fortunate children during the holiday season. With the help of the Benevolent Brotherhood Society, the Ghirra family, the Co-operators Insurance agencies, Riverside Banquet Halls, Johnston Meier Insurance and Vancity Credit Union, over 2,500 toys were collected. In memory of the man with a golden heart, the toy drive is devoted to making holidays brighter for hundreds of
boys and girls. Bobby Ghirra, Victor’s older brother said: “During the holiday season is when I miss my brother the most. The holidays are a time to be with family and we want this toy drive to make others happy this time of year. We continue this toy drive to honour my brother’s memory.” Victor was involved in many charitable initiatives, but one charity that Victor was really touched by was the BC Children’s Hospital. A heartwarming story that depicts Victor’s character was that he would buy thousands of dollars of toys every Christmas and go to the Children’s Hospital to donate them to needy children. When they would ask, “Who are you and where are these toys from?” Victor would simply reply, “It doesn’t matter who I am or where I am from, these toys are for the kids and that’s all you need to know.” It was later found that Victor had made trips to the hospital for over a dozen years. Victor was just being Victor, he didn’t tell anyone what he was up to. Victor left a lasting impression on his colleagues, many who still remember his charitable nature. Joe Casciano, Operations Supervisor with the Cooperators said: “With employees participation we raised over $900 by
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raffling off tickets to a Canucks game, special thanks to the Co-operators agencies team and Metro Vancouver District office.” Jerry Gamble of Johnston Meier Insurance worked with Victor and stepped up once again to help. He said: “For the second year Johnston Meier contributed to the toy drive and the toys just kept on coming in. It is bigger and better every year. Each year we are so amazed at the generosity of others. If Victor was looking down and grinning last year, he would have a massive smile on his face this year.” The annual toy drive dedicated to Victor was able to help 15 good causes this year, including: BC Children’s Hospital, Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, Key Solutions, Richmond Christmas Fund, Options BC, Canuck Place, Nightshift Ministries – Care Centre, North Shore Family Services – Christmas Bureau, Second Stage Women’s Centre, Ray-Cam Community Centre, Surrey Christmas Bureau, Kids Play, Richmond Food Bank and two local schools with families in need. More than 45,150 toys have been collected over the past 15 years in memory of Victor. Harvey Kooner of BBS, founder of the toy drive, said: “Something that you can never doubt is the amazing heart
of British Columbians wanting to give back to good causes. This year there will be 2,500-plus happy children during the holidays thanks to Victor’s legacy. It felt as though donors gave even more thought and care into the gifts they bought for little ones and teens this year. No one wanted anybody to be forgotten.” Yet again, the wonderful Richmond Sunrise Rotary supported the toy drive with a Secret Santa toys donation as well as a monetary donation. During a recent Richmond Sunrise Rotary meeting, members got together to share what toys they enjoyed playing with when they were children and donated them to the toy drive. In addition to the toys, they also donated $2,500 towards purchasing toys for this year’s grand toy count. Kal Mahal, Richmond Sunrise Rotary member, said: “This toy drive has been taking place in Richmond for 15 years, we see it as a way to support the community and we’re happy to give back to such a worthy cause. There are many people who need help out there, we wanted to do our part to give back.” For more information on how you can make a difference with next year’s toy drive, contact Harvey Kooner at 604671-4180 or harveykooner1@gmail. com.
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WSO welcomes City of Brampton’s support of legal challenge against Bill 21 THE World Sikh Organization of Canada on Thursday welcomed the City of Brampton’s motion approving $100,000 of financial support to the legal challenge against Quebec’s Bill 21 and called on other municipalities to follow suit. Community organizations including the WSO, National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association have spearheaded the legal challenge against Bill 21. The case is currently before the Quebec Court of Appeal. (Bill 21, also commonly referred to as Quebec’s secularism law, bans some public servants deemed to be in positions of authority -- such as teachers, judges and police officers -- from wearing religious symbols on the job.)
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Therefore Be It Resolved: 1. That the City of Brampton support the current legal challenge against the discrimination of freedom of religion in Quebec’s Bill 21 – An Act respecting the laicity of the State; and 2. That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton provide a one-time 2021 contribution of up to $100,000 to the joint legal challenges of Bill 21 by National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), with staff identifying the appropriate funding source; and 3. That a copy of this Resolution be
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in passing this motion in support of the legal challenge of Bill 21. “Bill 21 is undeniably discriminatory and violates basic human rights such as freedom of religion, that we cherish in Canada. The law sets a dangerous precedent that must be challenged and could potentially lead to our rights and freedoms being infringed by governments in other jurisdictions in Canada. “The WSO along with NCCM and CCLA have been fighting to overturn Bill 21 in the Courts and it is refreshing to see this leadership from the City of Brampton in taking meaningful action to support the legal challenge. We call upon other cities across Canada to follow Brampton’s example and pass similar motions. “It is time for all Canadians to stand united against discrimination and racism and ensure that Bill 21 is struck down.”
with other cities across Canada who are joining the battle to uphold the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.” He included an image with the following statement: “On October 24, 2019 City of Winnipeg unanimously passed a resolution opposing Quebec’s Bill 21, and supporting in principle, the constitutional challenge to Bill 21. “Today, I put forward a motion that was seconded by Councillor [Shawn] Nason, to contribute a one-time contribution of up to $100,000 to join Big City Mayors across the country who are contributing to the legal challenges of Bill 21 by the National Council of Canadian Muslims. This was auto-referred to EPC next month. I stand in opposition to this bill and hope to see other cities join this challenge.” Incidentally, Bowman is Winnipeg’s first Aboriginal mayor. Also, Winnipeg’s 15 councillors includes South Asian Devi Sharma.
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the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, Town of Caledon and all Members of Parliament and Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament, requesting their support.
SEVERAL city councils across Canada including Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Victoria and others passed motions condemning Bill 21 after it was passed by the Government of Quebec in 2019. WSO National President Tejinder Singh Sidhu said: “We thank Brampton City Council and Mayor Patrick Brown for their leadership
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Safe Surrey Coalition councillors accuse Brenda Locke and Jack Hundial of spreading “false political narratives” SAFE Surrey Coalition on Thursday said in a statement that “within one week of the 2018 municipal election that saw [them] win 8/9 spots on Surrey City Council, a covert political meeting was organized by then Councillor-elect Brenda Locke and Councillor-elect Jack Hundial.” “Invites were extended to Councillor-elect Doug Elford and Councillor-elect Allison Patton for a political proposal designed to usurp the election results,” it added. According to Elford: “The clandestine meeting we were asked to attend floated the idea of Councillor Patton and I leaving the Safe Surrey Coalition to form a new political party to oppose Mayor Doug McCallum. Other than the personal grievances they expressed to us, there was no reason relating to public policy or the good of citizens ever
Doug Elford provided.” According to Patton: “I didn’t understand why we were asked to attend in secret, and by the end of the meeting, I questioned why Brenda Locke or Jack Hundial ever agreed to run with the Safe Surrey Coalition. I was focused on the three
principles that we ran and won on, and here were two of my running mates who were immediately ready to abandon their commitments without any rationale.” Safe Surrey Coalition said: “These accounts are in stark contrast to the statements made by both Locke and Hundial when they departed the Safe Surrey Coalition many months later.” Locke said on June 27, 2019: “I was elected by the people of Surrey to speak up for them and advocate for their interests, but it has become impossible to do as part of Safe Surrey.” Hundial said on July 18, 2019: “[The Mayor] turned to old style party politics where elected councillors were expected to nod their heads in agreement. It didn’t even come close to resembling the coalition
COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey’s Khalsa School at Old Yale Road
Dharm Singh Panesar is the new president of Surrey’s Gurdwara Sahib Brookside DHARM Singh Panesar was last Sunday elected president of the Canadian Ramgarhia Society, which manages the affairs of Surrey’s Gurdwara Sahib Brookside, at the annual general meeting. Surindar Singh Jabal, who had been president for seven years, stepped down from his post. The following members were elected unanimously to manage the affairs of the society and Gurdwara Sahib Brookside for a two-year term (2022-2023): President – Dharm Singh Panesar Senior Vice President – Balbir Singh Chana Vice President – Kirpal Singh Dhinjal Secretary – Charanjit Singh Marwaha
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Allison Patton that I was promised when I joined the SSC.” Safe Surrey Coalition said: “These commentaries both belie the facts of the meeting Councillor Eflord and Councillor Patton were invited to, as at that point, no Council meet-
ings nor Council business had yet occurred. In fact, none of the individuals in attendance has yet been sworn in. “Locke and Hundial’s offer at the October 2018 meeting is also contrary to their unanimous vote in favour of the policing transition that took place in the first City Council meeting weeks later.” According to Elford: “Both their initial statements at the time of leaving the Safe Surrey Coalition, as well as their ongoing public statements, are designed to mask their naked, selfserving ambitions.” He added: “I take the commitments my colleagues and I made to voters very seriously, so it is shocking to see the deceit being used to fuel delusions of political grandeur and false narratives supposedly in support of citizens.”
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FRASER Health on Thursday declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Khalsa School at Old Yale Road in Surrey after 23 COVID-19-positive cases were identified among staff and students. Khalsa School at Old Yale Road will be closed to in-person instruction while Fraser Health undertakes case and contact management. Fraser Health is collaborating with the school and the Federation of Independent School Associations (FISABC) as part of the outbreak response. In a school environment, if a student or teacher receives a confirmed positive COVID-19 test result, Fraser Health Public Health follows a rigorous protocol:
* Contact tracing is initiated to determine how the individual was infected and who they were in close contact with in order to advise for self-monitoring or isolation. * Public Health staff works closely with the school and school district throughout the case and contact management process to maintain close communication with the school community. For more information about COVID-19 school exposures in the Fraser Health region, visit fraserhealth.ca/schoolexposures. Everyone ages 5 and over is eligible to register for and receive their COVID-19 immunization. Register at gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated and be part of COVID-19 immunity in your community.
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Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Horgan on birthday of the Aga Khan PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday issued the following statement marking the birthday of the Aga Khan: “Today, we join millions of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 85th birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness the Aga Khan. “For more than six decades, His Highness has worked to advance gender equality, reduce poverty, and improve health care and education for the most vulnerable around the world. In the face of the global humanitarian crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, His Highness has worked to provide relief and support for families and communities through the Aga Khan Foundation.
Aga Khan “Guided by the values of compassion, diversity, and generosity, the Aga Khan is a global humanitarian leader who has spent his life help-
ing to build a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous world. In recognition of his contributions to the international community, including through the Global Centre for Pluralism, based in Ottawa, and the Aga Khan Development Network, the Government of Canada was proud to name His Highness an honorary Canadian citizen in 2009 and to invest him as an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada in 2005. “On this day, Sophie and I thank the Aga Khan for his remarkable leadership on the world stage and we wish him many years of health and happiness to come. “Salgirah Khushiali Mubarak!” B.C. Premier John Horgan issued the following statement:
“Today we join Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in British Columbia and around the world in celebrating the 85th birthday of their spiritual leader, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. “The Aga Khan has worked selflessly to help reduce poverty and improve quality of life for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. As we all continue to cope with a global pandemic, addressing growing inequality has taken on new urgency. “All his life, the Aga Khan has been a tireless champion of education and health care. His promotion of peace and pluralism has earned him a reputation as a global humanitarian. His deep commitment to social responsibility and human dignity
are reflected in the work of the Aga Khan Development Network and the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa. “It was my great honour to meet the Aga Khan in Vancouver in 2018 to mark his Diamond Jubilee. His example is a lesson for us all in the importance of compassion and service. “The Aga Khan is an honorary Canadian citizen and has been invested as an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada, both distinctions reflecting the esteem with which he is regarded by Canadians. “The Aga Khan’s birthday reminds us all of our common humanity. We wish him happiness and continued health on his birthday and for years to come.”
Surrey’s average property tax rate is proposed for 2.9% for fourth consecutive year SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum pointed out on Friday that for the fourth consecutive year, the average property tax rate has been proposed for 2.9% in the City’s budget. He added: “We have kept the rate constant, which has consistently been among the lowest in Metro Vancouver, during our term in office to give our residents stability
while delivering on new major public amenities and services.” McCallum said: “City Council is aware of the challenging and uncertain times we are in and that is why we are holding the line on property taxes.” He noted that “many facets of this historic budget are a result of public input.” McCallum said: “The Surrey Po-
lice Board has embarked on extensive public consultation for the implementation and prioritization of safety initiatives, which is reflected in the 2022 budget. “Public consultation throughout the year on major recreational projects has also been received that will result in significant new public amenities built into the upcoming budget.”
McCallum thanked City staff for stepping up in meeting Council’s request in delivering a fiscally prudent and responsible budget before the holiday break. Reports associated with the new proposed Draft Five Year (2022 – 2026) Financial Plans will be posted by end of day on Friday on the City’s website at surrey.ca. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum
City of Surrey Five Year (2022–2026) Financial Plan THE City of Surrey on Thursday noted that Section 165 of the Community Charter requires all municipalities to prepare a Financial Plan for a period of five years to be adopted annually by bylaw. Surrey Council has provided direction to staff to have the Five Year Financial Plan (20222026) finalized before the holiday break. It also requires Surrey Council to undertake a process of public consultation regarding the Five Year Financial Plan before it is adopted. The Finance Committee of City Council has scheduled a public meeting to consider the Draft City of Surrey Five Year (2022-
Surrey City Hall Photo: City of Surrey 2026) Financial Plans (General Operating, Capital and Utilities) that will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 13450 – 104
Avenue as follows: Draft Five-Year (2022 – 2026) Financial Plans Date: Wednesday, December 22 Time: 11 a.m. The Finance Committee meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s website at surrey.ca. Members of the public will be given an opportunity to provide comments to the Finance Committee following the staff presentation. For more information on how to participate in the meeting, visit surrey.ca. Written comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: * Through the Regular Council – Public
Hearing submission form on the City’s website at surrey.ca * By email to clerks@surrey.ca * By fax to 604-501-7578 The deadline to submit written comments with respect to the Draft Financial Plans, must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21. The Five Year (2021 – 2025) Financial Plan that was adopted by Surrey Council last year may be viewed on the City’s website at surrey.ca. Reports associated with the new proposed Draft Five Year (2022-2026) Financial Plans was posted on Friday afternoon on the City’s website at surrey.ca.
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A year of COVID-19 vaccines in B.C. BRITISH Columbia is marking one year since the first COVID-19 vaccines arrived and were administered in British Columbia. “While the global pandemic continues to challenge us in ways we had never imagined, I’ve been amazed at how British Columbians rolled up their sleeves to keep each other safe,” said Premier John Horgan on Tuesday. “Since we began the largest immunization program in our province’s history, the vast majority of people have stepped up and done their part. By remaining vigilant, continuing to follow public health orders and getting vac-
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cinated, we will get through this together.” On December 14, 2020, the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Vancouver. The next day, long-term care aide Nisha Yunus became the first person in B.C. to get vaccinated. More than 4.2 million British Columbians have joined her in getting at least their first dose. Vaccination opened to children aged five to 11 years old on November 30, 2021. As of December 13, 2021, 91.5% of eligible people 12 and older had received their first dose, while 88.5% had received their second dose. More than 589,000 people have re-
ceived a third or booster dose of vaccine, which helps ensure continued protection against COVID-19. Invitations for third and booster doses are being sent out based on level of risk, age group and date of second dose. All eligible British Columbians will have the opportunity to receive their booster dose within the recommended six to eight months after their second dose The BC Centre for Disease Control reports that British Columbians who have not been vaccinated are 56 times more likely to end up in critical care due to COVID-19 than people who have received two vac-
cine doses. “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all the health care workers who have helped people get vaccinated over the past year,” said Horgan. “We all want to make the best decisions for ourselves and our families. The COVID-19 vaccine is proven to be safe and effective, and is bringing us one step further in putting the pandemic behind us.” British Columbians who still need to get a first or second dose, or want to register their child, can find more information at: https://www2. gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/ vaccine/register
B.C.’s vaccination effort boosted by community pharmacies B.C. pharmacies are playing a pivotal role in providing more options for people seeking booster shots to protect against COVID-19, says the Province. More than 350 pharmacies in 80 communities throughout the province are now administering vaccines, with another approximately 700 pharmacies expected to join by mid-January 2022. “We’re expanding the breadth of our effort and making it more convenient than ever for British Columbians to book a COVID-19 vaccine with their local participating pharmacies,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, on Tuesday. “Thanks to more pharmacies joining the effort, people can book an appointment for a time that works best for them at a location close to home.” By early 2022, pharmacies will deliver the majority of booster shots for everyone eligible through the
Adrian Dix Get Vaccinated registration and booking system. “Pharmacies have been delivering COVID-19 vaccines since April 2021,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer. “We welcome them playing an even bigger role now in delivering vaccines as part of the Province’s
ongoing immunization campaign against COVID-19.” Those 12 and older seeking to join the more than 88% of people in the province who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine can receive their first or second dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines through a pharmacy. Booster shots are approved for those 18 years of age and older, and British Columbians will receive an invitation when it is their time to book a booster appointment, approximately six to eight months after the second dose. “Pharmacies are located across British Columbia in communities both large and small. Pharmacists’ knowledge, training and ability to provide vaccinations means we can help provide British Columbians with that extra protection against COVID-19,” said Geraldine Vance, CEO, BC Pharmacy Association.
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Surrey RCMP officer jumps into swimming pool to save two elderly people in vehicle SURREY RCMP responded on Thursday afternoon to a collision in the 16500-block of Glenwood Crescent South in which the driver apparently lost control of his vehicle, causing it to go off the road and crash through a fence, landing in a swimming pool. The vehicle quickly sank in the swimming pool with two elderly occupants inside. The homeowners jumped into action by immediately calling 911. The first frontline RCMP officer, Constable Gonpo, arrived within a couple of minutes and immediately jumped in the pool to help the two occupants. Gonpo managed to open the door of the vehicle and remove both occupants of the vehicle out of the swimming pool. The elderly couple were taken to a local hospital as a precaution, but fortunately had no obvious injuries. The owners of the property also played an important role in assisting police. The vehicle was later extracted from the
swimming pool. “The heroic actions of Constable Gonpo speaks volumes to one of the many ways police officers put their lives on the line every day without hesitation to ensure public safety,” said Sgt. Brad Essex, D Watch Frontline Commander. “We’re
also incredibly thankful for the citizens who immediately called for emergency services and provided invaluable assistance to police and first responders.” If you were in the area and have any information, you are requested to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
Fatal pedestrian-involved collision in Newton ON Friday at approximately 7:21 p.m., the Surrey RCMP responded to a person lying on the ground in the 8000-block of 144 Street. Police determined that this was a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle collision. BC Ambulance Service and Surrey Fire Department personnel attend-
ed and pronounced the pedestrian deceased at scene. The driver of the involved vehicle remained on scene. Surrey RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation TEAM (CCIT), with the assistance from the Integrated Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Service (ICARS), is investigating this collision. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
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Province says actions being taken to confirm vaccination, ensure accuracy of vaccine records LETTERS will be mailed to 1,715 people who have submitted their personal vaccine record(s) into the Provincial Immunization Registry without success, encouraging them to get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity, the Province announced on Tuesday. Records entered into the registry are reviewed using strict processes to prevent fraud and to ensure that people who are entered into the provincial system have been
vaccinated. Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are being reported to law enforcement. People are required to be fully vaccinated with a completed series of a Health Canada-approved vaccine (i.e., both doses of a two-dose series or one dose of Janssen) to receive a BC Vaccine Card or federal proof of vaccination. The Provincial Health Services Authority will
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Premier Horgan urges British Columbians to follow federal travel advisory PREMIER John Horgan on Wednesday urged British Columbians to follow the federal government’s advice to avoid non-essential travel outside the country. “As the highly transmissible Omicron variant spreads worldwide, this is not a time to take chances,” he added. Horgan said in a statement: “While this advice undoubtedly disrupts many holiday
plans, a fast-changing and unpredictable situation demands we act with caution and prudence. Avoid non-essential travel and follow public health guidelines. Plan your vaccinations and booster shots. “As we enjoy the holiday season, remember to follow health guidelines and exercise caution. We will get through this so we can once again enjoy all the holiday traditions.”
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They agreed on the urgency of the situation, particularly with the holidays fast approaching, and reaffirmed the importance of accelerating the rollout of booster vaccine doses across the country as well as continuing to make progress on vaccinating children, according to a statement from the prime Minister’s Office. Trudeau indicated that the federal government will continue to work very closely with provinces and territories, as well as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, to reduce the impact of Omicron.
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BC Liberals: Failure to use rapid tests leaves B.C. behind other jurisdictions THE BC Liberals on Wednesday reiterated their calls for increased public access to rapid COVID-19 tests following the federal government’s push to encourage provinces to ramp up rapid testing. They said that strategy was lagging further behind in British Columbia than in other jurisdictions. “This NDP government has failed British Columbians. We’ve been calling for increased use of rapid tests for over a year now, and there has been no progress on getting rapid tests in the hands of families during 2021, let
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million rapid tests being sent out to provinces and territories by the federal government, and Wednesday’s announcement of 180 million more coming soon, British Columbia has failed throughout the entire pandemic to take advantage of these tests in the way other jurisdictions have. “Most British Columbians cannot understand, or accept, the unwillingness of the NDP government to use rapid tests as an additional layer of protection throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is increasing anxiety
and frustration and that is why nearly 14,000 people have signed a petition calling on the government to make rapid tests available,” added Bond. “British Columbians have been asked to do everything possible to reduce the risk of transmission, it is time for the NDP government to do the same thing and use every tool available, including the use of rapid tests,” said Bond. The BC Liberals said that to date, millions of rapid tests sent to B.C. from Ottawa remain in storage.
Free replacement of travel and immigration documents for flood-affected B.C. residents SEAN Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced on Thursday that to support those who suffered from the floods in B.C., Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is waiving fees to replace documents under its purview. These special measures take effect retroactively, from November 15, 2021, and will continue until May 31, 2022. This time frame gives Canadians and permanent residents time to sort out what documents they need to replace and to apply with no fees. These documents include passports, refugee travel documents, cer-
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Fatal collision in Surrey SURREY RCMP on Wednesday closed 168 Street between 32 Avenue and 40 Avenue after a single vehicle was found in a ditch with a deceased person inside. On December 15 at 1:12 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle partially submerged in a ditch in the
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Funding helps B.C. farmers with emergency hay, forage for livestock COMMERCIAL livestock producers in British Columbia affected by the recent floods are receiving support to buy immediate emergency supplies of forage food to keep their animals fed and healthy, the Province announced on Friday. “B.C. livestock producers are resilient by nature, but we recognize what a challenging year it’s been for them as they’ve had to recover from the heat dome, wildfires and now floods,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. “This program will help ensure livestock producers in B.C. can take care of their animals with enough hay and forage to fill an immediate need.” The flooding affected a significant number of commercial livestock operations in the Fraser Valley and Interior regions of B.C. Many operations had their hay and forage sup-
Lana Popham ply already reduced by events in the summer of 2021, including the heat dome and wildfires. The Emergency Flood Forage Program is providing up to $1 million in funding from Emergency Management BC to help fill the
immediate need of forage. “With the devastation that the livestock sector has experienced this year, it is critical for producers to have the required feed they need to get through this challenging time and maintain livestock health,” said Garth Healey, Fraser Valley Director, B.C. Forage Council. “We are pleased that the Province is providing the funding for this much-needed program and that the B.C. Forage Council can contribute to the emergency response in a meaningful way.” Livestock producers in flooded areas have lost or had to use hay they had stored for the winter due to the emergency. “Livestock producers in the Interior have endured a very stressful summer with first the fires and then the floods, so it is extremely important to us to work together with government
to address the needs of the ranchers and farmers who have been hit hard by these events,” said Kevin Boon, General Manager, BC Cattlemen’s Association. “The fires showed us the importance of getting feed to producers whose animals have been cut off from their normal feed supplies as soon as possible. Animal welfare is a top priority for our ranchers, and we welcome the adoption of the emergency feed program for the floods so that we can ensure that the livestock’s needs are looked after.” The B.C. government is working in collaboration with the BC Cattlemen’s Association and the B.C. Forage Council to deliver this emergency program with the shared goal of assisting livestock producers to resume operations. Producers that are eligible for the
program can contact the program partners to complete an application and assess their required need with: * the B.C. Forage Council: hay@bcforagecouncil.com (mailto:hay@ bcforagecouncil.com) * and the BC Cattlemen’s Association: hay@cattlemen.bc.ca (mailto:hay@cattlemen.bc.ca) Quick Facts * Hay will be purchased by the service providers on a per-farm basis, following application review, and delivered to farms. The program’s intent is to fill an urgent need for hay and forage on affected commercial livestock operations. * Information on the Emergency Flood Forage Program is available on the AgriService BC Flood Emergency Information page.
BC Liberals: Flooded-out farmers deserve answers, reassurance from NDP THE BC Liberals said on Thursday that four weeks after floods devastated farms in various communities across B.C., farmers are still unclear about what sort of help they can expect from government, and when.
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Province introduces new COVID-19 measures for safer holiday season TO address rising COVID-19 case counts and keep people safe, the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is issuing revised orders, which take effect on Monday, December 20. Measures will extend to January 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., and include: * limiting indoor, personal gatherings, including in rental and vacation properties to the household/ residents plus 10 individuals, or one additional household maximum if all are aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated; * requiring the BC Vaccine Card for organized events of all sizes and ensuring the QR code is scanned at events; * seating requirements and restricting movement between tables at food and liquor-serving premises, and reinforcing the need to wear masks when not seated; * limiting venues of 1,000 individuals or more to 50% of the seated
Dr. Bonnie Henry Photo: B.C. Government capacity with reinforced masking requirements and scanning of the BC Vaccine Card QR code; * pausing all sports tournaments while the order is in effect; and * all New Year’s Eve organized gatherings and events will be restricted to being seated-only events, with no mingling or dancing allowed.
The Provincial Health Officer is also emphasizing the need for retail stores to have COVID-19 safety plans in place for holiday and Boxing Day sales. “These measures will help us to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the ones we care about,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Slowing the spread and keeping each other safe is a cause in which we are all connected. It’s that togetherness that will get all of us through the next days and weeks.” B.C.’s COVID-19 case rate has nearly doubled over the past week. So far, there have been 135 cases of the Omicron variant of concern identified in B.C., with numbers expected to rise rapidly. While public health continues to monitor the impacts of Omicron, including severity of illness and hospitalizations, the recommendation is to take a cautious approach at this
time, the Province said. “While vaccination remains the best defence against COVID-19, we are now dealing with the new threat of a more transmissible variant,” said Dr. Henry. “We need to take these measures until we understand the full impact Omicron will have in the B.C. context. It is imperative people follow the new orders in how they celebrate this season. However, there are many things we can now do safely with reasonable and prudent measures like wearing a mask, staying home when sick, getting tested and, most importantly, getting fully vaccinated.” In addition to the provincial health officer orders, British Columbians are advised to limit indoor gatherings to those who are fully vaccinated, to ensure proper ventilation indoors, to avoid all travel if not fully vaccinated and to follow the travel advisory issued by the
federal government to avoid nonessential travel outside of Canada. The updated orders will be enacted under the Public Health Act. Quick Facts * To date, evidence indicates Omicron is more transmissible than other variants of COVID-19; however, there is limited evidence to date on severity of illness. * B.C. has a vaccination rate of 86.8% for all eligible age groups for a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 82.5% for a second dose. * The Province announced its full booster dose campaign on October 26, 2021. * Vaccination remains the most effective protection from severe illness. * From December 8-14, people not fully vaccinated accounted for 46.3% of cases in B.C., and from December 1-14, accounted for 70.2% of hospitalizations.
Canada Summer Jobs 2022: Application period for employers has begun FEDERAL Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, on Thursday announced the launch of the employer application period for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2022 program. CSJ is a long-standing Government of Canada program that strives to help youth (15–30 years of age) obtain their first summer work experience. The program provides opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills within the not-for-profit, small business and public sectors, and supports the delivery of key community services. This year, CSJ 2022 is targeting the creation of up to 100,000 full-time summer job opportunities for young people. This represents a 40% increase from pre-pandemic targets. Not-forprofit organizations, public sector employers, and private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees can apply for funding now until January 25, 2022, to hire young Canadians next summer. Full-time job placements will take place during the summer of 2022.
Every year, Employment and Social Development Canada establishes national priorities for CSJ to reflect Canada’s diverse communities and their evolving needs. This year’s national priorities ensure that young people who face barriers are given equitable opportunities to find meaningful work next summer. The priorities focus on supporting employers that intend to hire youth who have not completed high school or are not currently enrolled in an education or training program, as well as Black, Indigenous and racialized young people, and youth with disabilities. Small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that self-report as having leadership from groups that are under-represented in the labour market will also be supported. Employers interested in applying for CSJ 2022 funding can submit their applications electronically via either the online fillable application or the Grants and Contributions Online Service. The online fillable application is the fastest way for employers to complete an ap-
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Vancouver Police release video of suspect in violent robbery at Holt Renfrew VANCOUVER Police are searching for a robbery suspect who deployed bear spray inside a busy department store last week, and ask anyone who can identify the person to call police. “This was a violent crime that occurred on one of the busiest shopping nights of the year and affected many people,” said Sgt. Steve Addison of the Friday, December 3 incident at Holt Renfrew in Pacific Centre. “We’re asking everyone to look hard at this video and call us if you know the person responsible.” The robbery occurred around 6 p.m. as holiday shoppers were visiting the Dunsmuir Street retailer. The suspect, who was masked, entered the store and deployed a cloud of bear spray, then walked over to a display rack and stole a $1,800 purse, before exiting the
store and walking east on Dunsmuir to Seymour Street. “Dozens of people were impacted by the bear spray, which causes intense skin irritation, temporary blindness, and respiratory concerns,” said Addison. “The entire store had to be evacuated because it was so hard to breath.” VPD investigators have not yet identified the suspect, and are now turning to the public for help. Police are looking for a man or woman believed to be in their 20s, wearing a yellow face mask, a green hoodie, and a distinctive black cap with a white logo on the front. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 604-717-4022, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
CCLA launches latest tool to combat carding and racial profiling THE Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) on Monday released their next salvo in the fight against carding and racial profiling. A new ‘Know Your Rights Guide [interactive website] on Racial Profiling and Police Stops’ is being rolled out
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Celebrating our young leaders BY AMAN SINGH MLA for Richmond-Queensborough THROUGHOUT the challenges of the last two years, young people in B.C. have been incredibly resilient. I want to acknowledge and thank them for their efforts in furthering conversations about anti-racism, mental health, the environment, education, and more, all while coping with a global pandemic that has impacted so many facets of their lives. I also want young people to know that their government is listening. That’s why we created the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council.
Eighteen young leaders from across B.C. have been selected to join the first StrongerBC Young Leaders
Council, to help build a province that is better for their friends, families, and communities. With youth members representing all areas of the province and its diverse needs, the council will be able to bring forward ideas and perspectives that will help improve the lives of people in B.C. for generations to come. Council members include students from high school and post-secondary, as well as workers, ranging in age from 15 to 23. Five of the young leaders are from the Lower Mainland: Harry from Surrey, Noor from Port Coquitlam, Ripdaman from Delta, Alexandra from Coquitlam,
and Jeanna from Vancouver. Chaired by Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston and the Premier’s Special Advisor on Youth, the first meeting of the council will take place in spring 2022, with regular meetings around four times each year. Council members will serve one-year terms with the option to remain on the council for up to three terms. Recent events have proven how much stronger we can be when we work together. Our government is committed to listening and learning from B.C. youth as we work to build back better for people across the province.
With input and advice from young people, we’ll continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and sustainable economic recovery for everyone. I want to thank everyone who applied for a spot and extend my congratulations to the 18 new members of the first StrongerBC Young Leaders Council. I know that the future of this province is in great hands. (Editor’s Note: For more details, read “Inaugural members of the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council announced” on our website voiceonline.com)
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items worth $88,619 at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford ON December 9, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution in Abbotsford. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included methamphetamine and other drugs, as well as a smart phone, and accessories. The total estimated institution-
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Richmond RCMP seek dash cam footage in alleged assault of police officer ON Thursday, December 2, a Richmond RCMP frontline officer was attempting to arrest a man for an alleged theft when the man allegedly assaulted the officer. During the attempted arrest, a struggle on the ground ensued. Prior to additional officers arriving, the man was able to break free and run away. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 4600-block of No 3 Road. “This is a busy area of the city at that time of day and we know there were people as well as vehicle traffic in the area at the time,” said Cpl. Adriana
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TransLink begins installing braille signage on all 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver TRANSLINK is taking a major step forward in assisting customers who are blind or partially sighted by installing braille signage at every bus stop throughout the region. To make it easier to find bus stops, TransLink will also install tactile walking surface indicators at every bus stop on property that TransLink owns or leases. These improvements will help customers who are blind or partially sighted better navigate the transit system by letting them know which stop they are at and which buses they are waiting for. Once installed, TransLink will be the first transit system in Canada to install braille signage across its entire bus system. Installation began on Thursday and is projected to be completed by the end of 2022. The braille bus stop signs will contain: * Information written in both Unified English Braille and raised tactile letters
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of the bus. “The installation of these signs providing transit information in both braille and tactile letter formats is demonstrative of TransLink and Coast Mountain Bus Company’s commitment to providing accessible transit in Metro Vancouver,” said Rob Sleath, a member of Access Transit’s User’s Advisory Committee. “Tactile signage affixed to a bus stop ID pole will allow those of us with sight loss to accurately distinguish an ID pole from a municipal parking regulation pole and will provide us with the transit information that is readily available to sighted transit users. This will be a major contributor to our ability to travel with confidence anywhere throughout the entire Metro Vancouver area.” These changes are the result of robust engagement with TransLink’s User’s Advisory Committee, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, and many other regional stakeholders.
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Vancouver streamlines delivery of new rental housing in and around neighbourhood shopping areas Changes could help deliver close to 5,000 new secured rental units over the next 10 years
AS part of the City of Vancouver’s commitment to address the climate emergency and housing crisis, City Council has approved policy and zoning changes that will create more complete, connected and walkable communities in Vancouver by speeding up the delivery of rental housing in local shopping areas and low-density areas nearby. “Yesterday, the majority of Council took an important step that will make it easier and faster to build rental homes for working people,” said Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart on Wednesday. “By allowing secure rental housing near residents daily needs we’re also creating walkable communities in more neighbourhoods, which supports our climate goals.” The amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and associated updates to the Secured Rental Policy will: * Streamline and shorten the approval process, and provide greater clarity and certainty on the types of new rental buildings that can be built by: – Using residential rental tenure zoning for the first time to allow 6-storey rental buildings in C-2 (commercial-mixed use) zones to proceed without a rezoning. – Standardizing rezoning options for new rental buildings in some low-density residential (RS and RT) zones around local shopping areas, including up to five-storey market rental apartments and six-storey apartments with 20% below-market rental or 100% social housing on arterial streets. * Encourage greener buildings through simpler building designs, which make it easier to use less carbon intensive construction materials like wood, and through enhanced green building standards and requirements for zero emissions
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(IANS): Harnaaz Sandhu, Punjabi film actress and an alumna of Chandigarh’s Post Graduate Government College, Sector 11, was named Miss Universe 2021, bagging the crown 21 years after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000. The 21-year-old’s winning response to a question on climate change — “This is the time to take action and talk less. … Prevent and protect is better than repair and repent” — helped her clinch the coveted title. Sandhu was crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe, Andrea Meza of Mexico, at a glittering ceremony held on Sunday night at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. She edged out Paraguay’s Nadia Ferreira and South Africa’s Lalela Mswane. This is India’s third crown after Sushmita Sen in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000. Sandhu’s final statement at the pageant was about the pressures that young people face across societies today. She said: “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is to believe in themselves, to know that you are unique and that’s what makes you beautiful.
Stop comparing yourselves with others and let’s talk about more important things that’s happening worldwide. “This is what you need to understand. Come out, speak for yourselves because you are the leader of your life, you are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that’s why I am standing here today.” Sandhu, whose mother is a gynaecologist, has a number of pageant titles to her name, such as Times Fresh Face Miss Chandigarh 2017, Miss Max Emerging Star India 2018 and Femina Miss India Punjab 2019. She has also starred in Punjabi films like ‘Yaara Diyan Poo Baran’ and ‘Bai Ji Kuttange’. Before setting out for Israel, Sandhu told IANS in an interview that she was going to make sure that she is the “best version of our country” and that she would make India proud this year. She also stated that she was looking forward to strengthening relations between Israel and India and was super excited about the challenge. She said, “I have to bring
India’s Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021. Photos: Miss Universe Twitter back the crown home.” The Bollywood aspirant has kept her word and made India proud. Sandhu said, “One must keep growing through life as we all learn something every day. To believe in yourself is the key to success. I represented myself as the best version of myself.” Sandhu believes that pageants
are a platform where women come forward to celebrate sisterhood and womanhood and people across the world celebrate their beauty queens and their successes with great pride. “According to me, it’s all about being true to the self and people around you will definitely look at that spark in you,” she stated.
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BJP negating Indira Gandhi’s contribution in 1971 war: Congress New Delhi (IANS): The Congress on Thursday alleged that an “insecure” BJP government was negating the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s contribution to the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war. Interacting with media, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that Bangladesh attained freedom 50 years ago and the then Indira Gandhi-led Congress government played a key role in emancipating the people from the dominance of Pakistan. “With the help of government and the army, she managed to divide Pakistan into two countries, thus bringing Bangladesh into existence. Till date, Bangladesh is grateful to Indira Gandhi and India. “Since the time of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Congress has been helping the democratic countries but unfortunately, some people at the helm of affairs are attempting to wipe out
Indira Gandhi her efforts and contributions,” he said. The Indira Gandhi government had kept around 95,000 Pakistani soldiers as war prisoners for a year, which is unprecedented in the world, he added. “When any leader from Bangladesh, especially Sheikh Hasina, visits our country, she
makes it a point to recall Indira Gandhi’s contributions. Even the opposition leaders like Atal Bihari Vaypayee had praised Indira after the 1971 war victory. Vajpayee had gone to the extent of calling her an ‘incarnation of Goddess Durga’. But the Narendra Modi government is negating the contribution of Indira Gandhi and the then Congress government’s contribution,” Kharge said. When in power, the Congress had never shied away from assisting any democracy, he asserted. Echoing his sentiments, MP Gaurav Gogoi said if Bangladesh is celebrating its victory day, it is only because of the Congress. Undeniably, it is the achievement of the Congress and Indira Gandhi’s government which should be forgotten. An event was organised to commemorate the day in Parliament, but nobody from the Oppo-
sition was given a chance to speak which is condemnable, he said. “The Prime Minister’s insecurity was so obvious that during the entire programme, he did not even take the name of Indira Gandhi - the person who was instrumental in the entire exercise. Its akin to changing the history of the country,” he added. He said before the 1971 Bangladesh war, Gandhi had reached out to the all the leaders and undertaken a 20-day worldwide tour to build consensus on the issue. She visited 24 countries and raised the issue of human rights violation in Bangladesh which was supported by Russia and opposed by America. Despite this, a war was fought and Pakistan was divided into two countries which changed the world map. Unfortunately, the current dispensation is indulging in cheap and dirty politics, he said.
My son is going to be a great inspiration: Group Captain Varun Singh’s father Bengaluru (IANS): My son will remain a great inspiration, said retd Col K.P. Singh, father of Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor in the December 8 helicopter crash who succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday at the IAF’s Command Hospital in Bengaluru. Interacting with IANS, K.P. Singh said: “Varun was a fighter. He was a great man and an in-
spiration. He will remain a great inspiration. He was a very good son, brother, husband and father. He was highly dedicated to his service.” India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others had died in the December 8 tragedy that shook the nation. K.P. Singh maintained that Varun was a braveheart from his childhood and cleared the National
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Will ‘double down’ on boosting India’s security, deterring aggression: US ambassador-designate New York (IANS): Eric Garcetti said on Tuesday that he intends “to double-down on our efforts to strengthen India’s capacity to secure its borders, defend its sovereignty, and deter aggression” if he is confirmed as the US Ambassador to New Delhi. “India is situated in a tough neighbourhood. Few nations are more vital to the future of American security and prosperity than India,” Garcetti said at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination. He said that he would work to achieve India’s security “through information sharing, counter-terrorism coordination, joint freedom of navigation patrols and military exercises, which I have participated in as a naval officer alongside my Indian counterparts, and sales of our best defence technologies in order to realise the full potential of our major defence partnership”. Nominees for ambassadorships and other senior administration jobs have to be confirmed by the Senate. Garcetti’s nomination was announced in July, but it has taken five months for the Senate to start the confirmation process by holding Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings. If the panel approves the nomination, it will go to the full Senate for a final vote. The committee also took up the nomination of Donald Blome to be the Ambassador to Pakistan. Garcetti is the Mayor of Los Angeles and was a co-chair of President Joe Biden’s election committee. Committee Chair Senator Bob Menendez said he welcomed Garcetti’s nomination “at a critical time in the US-India relationship” when “India is a vital strategic partner for the United States as a member of the Quad alongside the United States, Japan and Australia. India is playing a greater role in helping maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific”. On other items on his agenda for India, Garcetti said, “I intend to champion an ambitious economic partnership with India that reduces market access barriers and bolsters fair trade and creates good jobs for the American middle class.” On human rights issues that were raised by the senators on the panel, he said, “Respect for human rights and strong democratic institutions are key elements of our strategic partnership and values enshrined in our constitutions, and if confirmed, I will engage closely and regularly with the Indian government on these issues.” In his introductory remarks, Garcetti said that when he visited India in 1990 as the guest of then-ambassador Bill Clark, whose son was his college roommate, US-India ties “languished in the shadow of Cold War mistrust” and “the very idea of a US India Strategic Partnership would have been deemed laughable.” “Today,” he said, “The fundamental nature of that strategic partnership is firmly ingrained in both Washington and New Delhi. Twenty years ago, President (Joe) Biden – then Chairman of this esteemed committee – called for a new and ambitious vision of US-India ties. Thanks to successive administrations – Democratic and Republican – and the bipartisan work of this Congress, that strong new chapter is upon us.” He said that inspired by his India visit, he had studied Hindi and Urdu in college, along with religious studies. Garcetti also emphasised the people-to-people ties between the two countries because of the diaspora in both the nations. He noted that the Indian American community “serves at the highest level, including our Vice President (Kamala Harris)”. “The bedrock of our partnership are the human ties that connect our nations, embodied by the four million-strong Indian-American diaspora that strengthens our nation and the nearly two hundred thousand Indian students and tens of thousands of Indian professionals who contribute to our economy,” Garcetti said. He said that about 950,000 US citizens live in
of Russian military hardware and reports of democratic backsliding and discrimination against religious minorities,” Menendez said. “New Delhi will need to address our concerns if it seeks to deepen our partnership even further,” he said. Answering questions from senators on the panel, Garcetti said that India and the US had “a very strong record together whether it’s in those supply chains or some of the innovations that we have”. Addressing the issue of intellectual property rights, an area of friction, he said, “It’s in our mutual interest to co-write rules of law that will allow intellectual property in India, which they develop... They are not just a country that produces vaccines made elsewhere. They are great innovators in the medical field. They want to protect that intellectual property.” Garcetti, who has been an intelligence officer in the US Navy Reserve, was asked about India’s purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile defence system.
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Punjab to set up Punjabi Film Development Council Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi announced to set up a Punjabi Film Development Council to promote the Punjabi language and culture. He said the proposal in this regard would be cleared in the coming Cabinet meeting. It is the need of hour to promote the glorious cultural heritage of the state through films, which are the latest and most effective way of communication nowadays. The Chief Minister envisioned that it will go a long way in showcasing rich cultural heritage of Punjab across the globe. Channi said this during a function organised here on late Wednesday to honour Punjabi actors, singers, musicians and background artistes for their contribution to Punjabi culture. The Chief Minister honoured Punjabi folk singer late Gurmeet Bawa and Sardool Sikander with Shan-e-Punjab tribute award and famous Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja and Punjabi actor Gaggu Gill with Shan-e-Punjab lifetime achievement awards. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion were Sidhu Mooselwala, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol, Yograj Singh,
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Punjab to set up Chair to study Bible Gurdaspur (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday made a slew of historical announcements for the Christian community, including setting up of a Chair at university level for the study of the Bible. In his address here, the Chief Minister said that Christians would be given due representation in the state government boards. He said the problem of graveyards would be resolved in the districts where the community has a presence. “The land for graveyards would be provided where it is not available but the community has a sizeable presence,” said Channi, adding a community hall would be constructed in each district in order to enable the com-
munity to hold functions there. Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on the occasion extended warm greetings to the community and advocated following the teachings of Lord Jesus Christ. On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa extending his good wishes said that every religion and their spiritual leaders emphasize upon the principles of mutual coexistence and universal brotherhood. Lauding the Christian community, he said it has contributed a lot in the health and education sectors and the religion has spread throughout the globe due to its selfless nature.
Sidhu-Channi patch up in Punjab after Ambika Soni named coordination panel chief
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New Delhi (IANS): After Ambika Soni was appointed Chairman of the election coordination committee in Punjab the warring factions of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and State Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu have called a truce. Soni is a senior Congress leader and was said to be the top choice of Sonia Gandhi for the Chief Minister’s post after Amarinder Singh’s exit but she had reportedly declined. A Rajya Sabha member and close aide of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her inception in Punjab affairs has caused suspicion among the leaders in Punjab who were fighting a turf war. Soni could be reckoned to be the choice of the high command if Congress returns to power as a consensus candidate. Sources say sensing the move from the Congress high command the warring factions have patched up to put up a united face and also don’t want to send a negative signal to the leadership. Sidhu who has been critical of the Punjab Chief Minister has heaped praises after the state government approached the Supreme Court over the BSF jurisdiction issue. After the exit of Amarinder, the Congress in Punjab had to appoint Harish Chaudhary replacing Harish Rawat as the new in-charge of the state and had to hold a series of meet-
ings to sort out differences between the two leaders. However, it was not able to restrain Sidhu from speaking against his own government. On December 6 Sonia Gandhi appointed Ambika Soni as Chairman of the coordination committee, another sulking leader Sunil Jakhar as chairman of the campaign committee and Partap Singh Bajwa as the manifesto committee chairman. Navjot Singh Sidhu has been appointed Chairman of the state election committee and a meeting was called in Chandigarh on Wednesday. All the three leaders have been contenders for the Chief Minister’s post. Jakhar missed the bus because Ambika wanted a Sikh Chief Minister while Bajwa was the only leader who was against Amarinder Singh as he was removed as the state President ahead of the assembly polls in 2017 but he could not make it. Ambika Soni, declined to become Chief Minister and had proposed the name if Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa as she said, “I have declined because I sincerely believe that a Sikh should be the CM of Punjab.” But it was Channi who emerged as consensus candidate for both being a Sikh and from a Scheduled Caste community as the Congress wanted to tap the community.
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Centennial commemoration: Akali Dal promises Rs 50,000 per acre crop insurance Moga (IANS): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday gave a clarion call for the establishment of a truly federal structure in the country, with genuine cultural, political and economic autonomy to states. It also announced to implement a Rs 50,000 per acre crop insurance scheme, besides commitment to revive the pre-2004 pension scheme for government employees. Addressing what he called “the biggest historic gathering of Punjabis in living memory”, five-time Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said the SAD-BSP alliance is all set to repeat the performance of their only joint effort in 1996, when the alliance had swept the entire state. At the centennial commemoration of SAD, the party “vowed to give to Punjabis a genuinely transparent, accountable and inclusive government”. Badal said the choice before Punjabis is “straight and simple”. It’s one between having a government of the Punjabis, for the Punjabis and by the Punjabis on the one hand, or having ‘boastful puppets’ remote controlled by outsiders. He said it is sad to see the Congress humiliating the poor and
Shiromani Akali Dal rally. Scheduled Castes by first letting it be known that the current Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was not their first choice. “Now, they are humiliating him by openly refusing to endorse his performance and not naming him as its Chief Minister face,” Badal said. Earlier, they had humiliated seasoned Congress leader Sunil Jakhar’s community by first publicising that he would be the next Chief Minister, but later leaking out media reports that no one from his community could be made the Chief Minister of Punjab by the
Congress, he said. “Such communal games are nothing new to the Congress, but they are both distasteful and dangerous for communal harmony,” he said. The Akali stalwart also warned the government of India against the “dangerous adventurism” of the past and said nothing should be done to disturb the atmosphere of peace and communal harmony in Punjab and outside. Addressing the congregation, SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal announced that farmers would be offered an insurance cover of Rs
50,000 per acre for crop damage. He also announced that the next SAD-BSP alliance government would revive the pre-2004 pension scheme for government employees. He said the next government would also end monopolies in sand and liquor business by giving a person one mining contract and a liqour vend to one individual. He also announced the waiver of electricity bills of all religious places of worship. He said the SADBSP alliance government would not allow anyone to disturb peace and communal harmony in the state. He also related how SAD was the first party to raise the voice of federalism. “Now all regional parties are also calling for strengthening federal rights. If federal rights of states are secure, then black laws like the three agricultural laws cannot be implemented without the approval of the states. We are committing to strengthening the federal nature of the country,” he said. Senior party leader Prem Singh Chandumajra also read out a resolution in this regard, calling for formation of a ‘Sanjha Morcha’ to espouse the cause of federalism
nationally. The Moga conference also passed a resolution condemning the Congress government’s ‘attempts’ to register false cases against SADBSP alliance leaders and warned Chief Minister Channi, Home Minister Sukhjinder Randhawa and PPCC President Navjot Singh Sidhu that they would be responsible for the consequences of pursuing vendetta politics. The resolution, which was read out by Daljit Singh Cheema, also demanded the resignation of the Chief Minister and the Home Minister in the ‘cash for transfer’ case. It also demanded judicial probe into bribery charges levelled against the Home Minister who has been accused by a cabinet colleague of taking money for posting SSPs. Speaking on the occasion, senior vice-president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Satish Mishra, said the alliance is set to sweep the forthcoming polls by securing 100 seats. He said the alliance stands for empowering the weaker sections of the society. BSP’s Punjab incharge, Randhir Beniwal, and state president, Jasbir Singh Garhi, also spoke on the occasion.
Amarinder Singh warns police against intimidating party workers Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) chief Amarinder Singh on Tuesday warned Punjab Police officials against intimidating his party workers at the behest of some local Congress leaders. The former Chief Minister was reacting to reports of Punjab cops stopping PLC workers, who were putting up posters in the Malwa region. Amarinder Singh said he had received reports that the police officials, “clearly acting at the bidding
of local Congress leaders”, were threatening to slap false cases against his party workers. Amarinder Singh expressed surprise that such “mischievous acts” were being allowed by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. “If the present government has the guts, let them take me on politically, instead of using these goons in uniform to do their dirty jobs,” he said. He also asked Channi to “rein in” such elements within the Congress
and in the police force, “unless you are deliberately allowing such anarchy to plunge Punjab into political mayhem ahead of the Assembly polls, in which the ruling party is set to be shamefully trounced”. “I know how to deal with such officials who have compromised their integrity to appease their political masters,” said Amarinder Singh, adding that if needed, he would not shy from taking the Centre’s help to deal with the lawlessness being unleashed by such police personnel.
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The former Chief Minister asserted that he would do anything needed to ensure that law and order is maintained in the state, which had witnessed “complete peace and political harmony” during his tenure as Chief Minister. “All such partisan officials who are going around trying to terrorise my party workers should remember that they aren’t above the law, and they will have to answer for their acts,” warned Amarinder Singh, adding that such draconian acts
will not be tolerated at any cost. The job of the men in uniform is to maintain law and order and not to act in a partisan manner, said the PLC chief, warning the police personnel against becoming tools in the hands of the party in power. The Channi government should ensure that not just PLC workers, but workers of the BJP or the Shiromani Akali Dal (Democratic), with which his party is headed for alliance or seat arrangement, should not be harassed in the state, he added.
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The new Mercedes-AMG SL, the new edition of an icon, returns to its roots with a classic soft top and sporty character. At that same time, the luxurious roadster as a 2+2 seater is particularly suitable for everyday use and puts its power down on the road with all-wheel drive for the first time. High-tech components such as the AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension with active anti-roll stabilization, rear-axle steering, the optionally available AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system and the standard-fit DIGITAL LIGHT with projection function sharpen the sporty profile. In combination with the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, this results in a driving experience of the highest order. As a consistent Performance Luxury model, Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach has developed the SL completely independently. “We at Mercedes-AMG consider it a great honour to have had the privilege to develop the new edition of this sports car icon. When we were tasked with the overall development of the new SL, we were able to start from scratch without building on an existing structure. We are
proud of the result, which once again demonstrates the high level of engineering expertise in Affalterbach. The new 2+2 concept combines agile driving dynamics with a high level of comfort and unrestricted suitability for everyday use”, says Jochen Hermann, Chief Technical Officer of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Characteristic features of the body design are the long wheelbase, the short overhangs, the long bonnet, the passenger compartment set back with a strongly raked windscreen and the powerful rear end. This results in the typical SL proportions. Together with the voluminously sculpted wheel arches and the large alloy wheels flush with the outer skin, they give the roadster its powerful, dynamic appearance. When closed, the seamlessly integrated soft top underscores the purist, sporty impression. The interior of the new MercedesAMG SL transforms the tradition of the first 300 SL Roadster into the modern era. The new edition perfectly combines sporting virtues and luxury. Fine materials and meticulous workmanship underline the standard of the highest level of comfort.
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The cockpit design, right down to the adjustable central display in the centre console, is focused on the driver. At the same time, the completely new interior space concept with 2+2 seats offers more room
and functionality than before. The rear seats increase the daily practicality and offer space for people up to 1.50 metres tall. The new Mercedes AMG SL arrives in showrooms in 2022.
Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV Tokyo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) recently premiered online its fully redesigned plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV. Sales will commence in Japan on December 16, followed by Australia and New Zealand in the first half of 2022 and North America in the second half of 2022. “With low CO2 emissions and environmental impact in terms of life-cycle assessment, the all-new Outlander PHEV model can be considered the best solution for carbon neutrality today,” said Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, MMC. “A first in many ways, Outlander PHEV has shown Canadians that electrification is possible affordably and without compromise to utility. In 2022, Mitsubishi’s 20th anniversary year in Canada, we are back with a next-generation vehicle that takes our engineering know-how in Super All-Wheel Control and plug-in hybrid technology to the next level. We’ve created a powerful combination made for Canada and our Canadian winters. We look forward to showing Canadians how we are pushing new boundaries,” said Kenji Harada, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. To further enhance its appeal as an EV, MMC has com-
pletely updated the Outlander’s PHEV components, extended its EV driving range and enhanced the exhilarating acceleration unique to EVs. With an increase of around 40 percent in the output of the front and rear motors and drive battery, the new model can keep driving in EV mode and avoid start-
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Stellantis Introduces Limited-Edition Mopar ‘22 Dodge Durango WINDSOR, ONTARIO: Mopar is at it again. Building upon more than 10 years of lowvolume, factory-backed vehicle customization, Mopar today announced a new limitedproduction vehicle featuring a special edition package of unique quality-tested, factorybacked performance parts and accessories from the Mopar Custom Shop – the Mopar ’22 Dodge Durango. The new performance SUV, on display Nov. 2-5 in the Mopar booth at the SEMA Show, will arrive in 2022 in conjunction with the 85th anniversary of Mopar. The Dodge Durango continues to demonstrate its proven performance with a combination of uncompromised utility, advanced technology, class-leading towing, confident driving dynamics and iconic styling. With the ability to seat up to seven in its three rows of seats, the Durango maintains its claim of being a family-friendly SUV equipped with Dodge muscle car attitude. Available in DB Black or White Knuckle, the exterior of the Mopar ‘22 Durango stands out with exclusive features, including:Offset asymmetrical Mopar Blue stripe that runs on the driver’s side from the front fascia to the
rear fascia, Mopar Blue “Mopar” front grille badge And Mopar Blue “Brembo” brake calipers. Inside the driver-oriented cockpit of the Mopar ‘22 Durango, exclusive appointments include: Mopar ‘22 instrument-panel badge with serialized build number, Leather and suede front seats wear a two-tone Mopar logo embroidered into the seat backs, Mopar Blue accent stitching in seats, instrument panel, centre console and doors, Mopar pedal kit and Mopar all-weather floor mats. The Mopar ‘22 Durango is powered by the legendary 5.7-litre HEMI® V-8 engine rated at 360 horsepower and mated to the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Enhancing airflow to the HEMI V-8 engine is a Mopar cold-air intake that, combined with a Mopar cat-back exhaust system, delivers improved performance. Standard 20- by 10-inch “Lights Out” wheels ride on Pirelli tires and provide a menacing look, while a Mopar 1-inch lowering kit delivers improved handling, tighter cornering and quicker response. The Tow N Go Package provides best-
New Ford Maverick pickup truck: Full-Hybrid Powertrain
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in-class towing of 3,946 kilograms (8,700 pounds); an increased top speed of 233 km/h (145 mph); Track, Sport, Snow and Tow drive modes; and a retuned SRT-performance exhaust with an unmistakable iconic Dodge exhaust rumble. The Mopar ‘22 is also equipped with Performance Pages, retuned SRT active noise cancellation, electronic limited-slip differential and SRT active damping suspension. Each buyer will receive a Mopar ’22 owner
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kit that features a custom-made, personalized metal certificate of authenticity with serialized vehicle-build number and a special rendering of the vehicle by the Mopar Design team. Vehicles are slated to arrive in select Dodge dealerships in the U.S. and Canada in summer 2022. Production is limited to 250 units – 200 vehicles for the U.S market and 50 vehicles for Canada.
the electric motor, and 155 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels. It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor, which is light and powerful. Along with its targeted fuel consumption of 5.9 L /100 km in the city* and 800 kilometres of range on a single tank of gas**, it offers standard payload of 1,500 pounds and the volume to carry a standard ATV, plus it has the capability to tow 2,000 pounds – enough for a pair of personal watercraft or a good-sized pop-up camper trailer. Those who want more capability can upgrade to a 2.0-litre EcoBoost® gas engine delivering 250 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of “One thing that’s non-negotiable is that Maverick is Built Ford Tough,” said Chris Mazur, a third-generation Ford employee who led development of the all-new pickup as chief engineer. “Our engineers were unrelenting, putting it through a battery of vicious on-road, off-road, environmental and simulated customer use testing until we were satisfied. Ford trucks are Ford trucks – through and through.” *Actual mileage will vary. Final EPA-estimated ratings available later in the 2021 calendar year.
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THE BOATHOUSE (PG)****
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Lettuce Eat Restaurants Inc o/a freshii 15940 Fraser hwy #406, Surrey BC Canada is urgently looking to hire 1 Full-time/Permanent Restaurant manager for 15940 Fraser hwy #406, Surrey BC location and 1 Full-time/Permanent Restaurant manager for 1767 152 St #5, Surrey BC location. Duties Include: Plan, manage and supervise the store operation. Prepare reports detailing the sales, expenditures, revenues and wastage to plan budgets. Make good relations with customers and resolve their complaints if any. Plan and implement new marketing policies and procedures to increase the sales of the business. Hire and train staff in job duties, company policies and safety procedures. Manage staff and prepare work schedule. Place order for supplies. Completion of secondary school, minimum 2 years of related work experience is required and should be good in English language. Salary is $ 26.00 /hour (40hours per week). We welcome Indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and people with disabilities. To apply, email your resume to: lettucefreshii@gmail.com JK AGRO INDUSTRIES INC. located at 88 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford BC, is looking urgently for 3 Permanent, Full time Farm Supervisors Wage: $22/Hour, 40 hours per week. Year around work. Knowledge of English Language, completion of secondary school required. Duties: Co- ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers. Supervise and oversee growing and other crop related operations and train farm workers. Supervise harvest operations. Develop work schedules and establish procedures. Ensure farm safety procedures are followed. Maintain quality control and production records. May perform general farm duties when required. Ability to work long hours outdoors and heavy lifting required. Minimum 1 year of related experience is required. We welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply. Email your resume to jobsatjkagro@gmail.com . Oakdale farm and nursery Ltd. located at 2466 216 Street, Langley is urgently looking for 12 fulltime permanent general farm workers to start as soon as possible. Wage rate is $15.20/hour 40 hours a week. No English or minimum education required. Duties: Soil Preparation, Plowing, Pruning, Planting, Weeding, Cultivating, Harvesting, Washing, Sorting, Packing of the field crops. Fertilizing, detecting disease and other problems in crops. Examining produce for quality and prepare for market. To monitor irrigation and the soil moisture as per crop requirements. Removing weeds, sorting and grading all the farm produce. Loading produce into trucks etc. Informing farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Work is outdoors & can be physically demanding. We welcome Indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and people with dis-
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Lettuce Eat Restaurants Inc o/a freshii is urgently looking to hire 2 Full-time/ Permanent Food counter attendants for 15940 Fraser hwy #406, Surrey BC location and 2 Full-time/Permanent Food counter attendants for 1767 152 St #5, Surrey BC location. Duties Include: Take customer’s orders. Serve customers at counters or buffet tables. Pack take-out food. Use deep fryer, grill, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare fast food items. Keep record of the quantities of food used. Portion and wrap foods. Stock refrigerators and salad bars. Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs. May receive payment for food items purchased. Completion of secondary school would be an asset. No experience required. Wage is $ 15.20 /hour (40hours per week). We welcome newcomers, aboriginals, people with disabilities, school leavers and new immigrants. To apply, email your resume to: lettucefreshii@gmail.com Satguru Foods ( NW ) Ltd. o/a Fruiticana located at 331 6th St. New Westminster British Columbia is looking to hire 2 Full-time/ Permanent Retail store supervisors immediately. Duties Include: Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the staff. Assign duties to staff members. Authorize payments by cheque. Sell and authorize return of merchandise. Prepare reports on sales volumes and merchandising sold. Solving issues regarding consumer complaints. Organize and maintaining inventory. Hire and train or arrange for training of new sales staff Completion of secondary school and 1-2 years of experience in related field and knowledge of English Language is required. Salary is $ 21.50/hour (40hours/week). We welcome newcomers, aboriginals, people with disabilities, school leavers. Email resume to: satgurufoodsnw@gmail.com 0736458 B.C. LTD. located at 235 6th Ave S, Cranbrook British Columbia 7 is looking to hire 2 Full-time/Permanent Bookkeepers immediately. Duties Include: Manage all accounts receivables and payables, creation of all purchase orders and invoices. Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll. Distribute monthly owner statements Reconcile accounts. Prepare trial balance of books. Calculate fixed assets and depreciation. Prepare statistical, financial and accounting reports. Prepare tax returns. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Filing and additional office support to property managers. Completion of secondary school, a college program in accounting or related field and minimum 1-2 years of work experience is required along with being good in English. Salary is $ 25.50 /hour (40hours per week). We welcome youth, aboriginals, people with disabilities and new immigrants.Email resume to: 0736458bcltd@ gmail.com
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Indian male in 50s,well groomed. Respectful honest and compassionate, lovesmusic, traveling,yoga.looking for a female for friendship companion. Call 778846 8530. ********* Canadian Citizen Bahia Jat Sikh boy, 6” ft, 90 born with good job, well settled family in Canada BC, seeks educated Canada BC based girl. Contact with photographs WhatsApp no: Harminder 778-892-1500 Thanks and regards Harminder k ********* Hindu Arora age 65 years widower from Moga Punjab (Former Principal) BSC, B.ED, Masters in English and Economics, Permanent resident of Canada looking for female widow or divorced above age of 55years. Caste/ Age-No bar, Multiple Sources of Income. Live in acceptable. Please call 236-887-9695 ********* Looking for a bride for an educated, 40 years old, canadian citrizen, working as an architect with govt. of Canada, 5’10” tall, vegitarian, non-smoker, divorced in 2014. Contact: 780-217-9567 ********* Jatt sikh parents seeking a girl for their Canadian born, 30 yr old, 6’ tall, clean shaven, non-drinking and nonsmoking son. Well educated and working as assistant manager and living in Surrey. Girl should be Canadian citizenship or PR. Email kangfamily9096@gmail.com ********* Jatt sikh boy 32 years old, 5’11”, tall, Canadian born University educated. Working as a Manager in reputed organisation. Girl should be well qualified & family oriented. Cast no bar. For more details please contact 778241-0308 *********
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Canadian citizen man 45 years old 5’6” Hindu Brahmin Vegetarian innocently divorced looking for a 35 years to 40 years old lady. Cast no bar. For more info please call 604-446-2817 ********* Well settled Sharma family seeking suitable match for their (India born) Canadian citizen 28 yearsold son doing B.C. Govt. Job, handsome salary, living in Vancouver with parents own house. Girl should be Canadian Citizen/PR with family values. Preference to Sharma family but caste no bar. Interested please call or text 778-892-4656 or email at sudesh2558@yahoo.com ********* Well settled Jat Sikh family looking for suitable match for their handsome, 29 year old, 6’ Canadian born son working with Provincial Gov’t. Girl should be Canadian born, no less than 5’5”, beautiful & family oriented. For more info call 778 895-6866 ********* 27 yrs old Jat Sikh, 5’11” tall Boy, working with a plumbing company in Surrey. Please mail your biodata on hnagra@telus.net ********* Hindu Parents are seeking suitable match for for their 26 years old, 6’1’, living in India, very handsome son. His brother is engineer here in Canada. Girl should be Canadian Immigrant or Canadian Citizen. For more info call 778-322-6256 ********* Hindu well settled family looking match for their 32 years old son, height 5’11”, very fair complexion Manglik, presently in India, Automobile engineer. Parents are in Canada as Permanent Resident, Brother well settled in Surrey. Girl should be Canadian Citizen or PR. Call 236-332-7446, 778-549-7000 *********
Good looking male in 40s, works out, loves music, looking for a female for friends/companion discretion assured and respected. Call 604-644-7297 Well settled Khatri family seeking suitable match for their 38 year old Canadian born beautiful daughter. Highly educated and working as a Lawyer for Canadian government. Family oriented, well educated and well travelled. Only serious enquiry please, contact: 778 -927 - 4669
Preferably PR Canada, Australia, USA Doctor Match for Sikh Khatri 1989, 5’6” girl, MDS Endodontics. Please send biodata with pictures at Email: nirmolsingh@hotmail.com Contact:+91 9463457087
Dhillon Jatt Sikh 27 years old, 6’ tall handsome boy visiting from India is looking for homely, nice girl. Boy is second officer in merchant navy, worldwide foreign shipping, has done BSc degree (Nautical science). He is non-smoker and non-drinker. Brother is well settled in America. Girl should be immigrant or Canadian born. Proposals from Amritsar District will be give preference. If interested, please contact : at 778 868 2428 Or E-mail: Rajbir.Singh.7858@yahoo.com GROOM WANTED
Canadian citizen 34 , Hindu Arora beautiful girl 5”2 working in Bank Vancouver, Divorced (was a Short term marriage) seeking for a suitable match and boy should be in Canada.For more information please contact 7788953832. ********* Suitable match for a Saraswat Brahmin girl, 31 years old, 5’3”, Birthtime: 5:30 PM, diploma in computer Engg., BSCIT, MCA, MA in English. Contact: +91--9780616051 (India), +1-604-999-7125. We consider Divorce too. We need Canadian PR or Citizen boy. ********* Respectable well established Sidhu Family looking for a suitable match for their daughter born in 1981 in Vancouver, never married, university graduate, working as marketing manager with reputed international company. For further information contact: 604-319-0662 18 Sept. ********* Seeking SQM for Indian Born Ravidasia/Girl 31 years old, 5’6”, BPT from India with PR status. Boy should be educated with PR/Citizen status, same caste is preferable. Please send complete biodata and pictures at: doctordass@yahoo.com or doctor_daljit@yahoo.com ********* Seeking suitable match for a 31 years old, highly educated, working as a COO, Sikh girl. Caste no bar, currently residing in Delhi, India. Contact: 01191-98111-29363 (India) or Family in Canada: 778-713-8399 (Baljit) ********* Wanted a decent man for a 42 years young Punjabi beautiful, looks like 34, well educated, 5”8, with a cute 12 year old child. Contact @604-862-0726 ********* Looking for well settled match around Vancouver for Punjabi Khatri Hindu professional qualified beautiful 5’4”, 45 yrs. old issueless divorcee Indian born Canadian Citizen girl. Only serious enquiry contact: 778-714-4615
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Bright & Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,562 SF rancher on private 7,211 SF lot with bonus side lane. Split level home in south Surrey. Excellent layout with living and dining and separate kitchen and family room. Brand new roof, skylights, and a year old furnace. Family room with newer gas fire place. Sunny fenced backyard patio and garden. Double Garage, close to border.
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GOD’S GOOD NEWS FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS – King James Version Bible (KJV) Kingdom of Heaven John 1:1-3 KJV 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 The same was in the beginning with God.3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. Genesis 1:1, 26-27 KJV 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God 10 created he him; male and female created he them. Ephesians 2:10 KJV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Earth
Genesis 2:8 KJV And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.
John 1:14 KJV And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Luke 24:34 KJV Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. John 14:6 KJV Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Disobedience=Rebellion=Sin Colossians 1:16-17 KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
AIsaiah 53:6 KJV All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Romans 3:23 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 6:23 KJV For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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John 1:29 KJV The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 10:10 KJV The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
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John 3:16 KJV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Romans 10:13 KJV For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
PRAYER: Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I want to repent of my sin. I want to accept Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank you for loving me & making me one of your children. Thank you for preparing a place for me in Heaven. Please help me to know you by reading the bible & obeying you. Please help me to love you with all of my heart, all of my soul, all of my mind and all of my strength for the rest of my life. Please help me to love others as myself daily. In Jesus’ name – Amen.
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2880 169 ST, SURREY
VIEWING : SAT & SUN : 2-4 PM
Welcome to North Grandview Estate! Immaculate Mansion on quiet serine street on very private one acre lot. All custom designed and extremely high quality construction. Lots of updates made recently inside the house, Garage and in backyard landscaping, Breathtaking garden of Eden. Enter through the 8' high double solid oak doors into the grand foyer, 4 tier "Wiltshire" Gold plated chandelier. 8 zone radiant hot water in all three floor heating. 2 by 6 construction with Truss Joist "silent floor" 12 on centre. The formal living room offers a 20' double trayed ceiling featuring intricate mouldings and woodwork. There is a butler's pantry. Two staircases. Fully finished basement triple garage, plus much more! South ridge School nearby.
4 Bed • 5 Bath • 43,630 SqFt Lot
$3,599,000
NEW LISTING
15611 ROPER AVE, WHITE ROCK
VIEWING : SAT 6-8 PM : SUN 1-5 PM 4 Bed • 2 Bath • 8680 SqFt Lot
$1,649,000
Well cared 4 bed/2 bath 2185sf House. Large Flat Lot, Great Location to walk to Uptown or Beach. Open floor plan is perfect for family living. New Paint Bright Kitchen & dining with walk-out to oversized side deck. Hardwood floors throughout. Living upstairs boasts a feature Fireplace. Spacious Kitchen Lower level has 2Bedroom Suite with separate entry. Large Double garage with storage. Earl Marriott French Immersion Sec & WR Elementary +(Peace Arch) French Immersion Catchment.Large deck 578sqft nice patio 105sqft with double garage. Buyer agent to verify with city for duplex option.
SITE FOR SALE IN LANGLEY Three townhouse site available in Langley. For more details call Vipan Sharma
RICHMOND
14784 67A AVENUE, SURREY
9780 Seacote Rd, Richmond
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING Great Investment Property with Good Revenue! Excellent LOCATION !! Desirable Ironwood Area. Large, bright 2 Levels renovated 6 bedrooms house; Family room, 3 up, 3 down & 3 baths, 2 laundries, laminated flooring and carpet. Huge level lot 60x120' and back lane. 2 fireplaces. Lots of parking.EasyaccesstoHWY99,closetoKingswood School, Mcnair School, rec centre, Ironwood Shopping Centre. Bus goes to Canada Line & very easytoWatermania.
PANORAMA RIDGE Unique, well kept, 3 level home with big lot, 2 fully finished basement, 8large bedroom, 7 bathroomand 2 master bedroom, Jacuzzi. On the main floor one extra bedroom with full bath, one extra powder room, large covered sundeck. Very nice family neighbourhood, near to 3 level school. easy access to Vancouver and RichmondHwy. ASKING ONLY
Very well kept large 3 level house, 7 bedroom and Den or office on the main floor. Large living room, family room, dinning room, wok kitchen. 4 bedroom upstairs, 2 fully finished basements (2+1). Upstairs master bedroom have 5 piece bathroom, 2 walking closets. Every bedroom has full attached bathroom. 4806 sq. lot. Large entrance, high ceiling, maple kitchen, crown moldings, sprinkle system. Beautiful covered sundeck, new fence, double garage and 5 parking. Near to all level schools, rec centers. Easyaccesstovan+Highway.
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ASKING ONLY
$1,499,000
5 16589 25 AVE, WHITE ROCK
A perfect blend of modern design with family-focused details. 1,650-1,736 Sq.Ft. 3 bedroom & flex room with Navien tankless water heater & double side-by-side garages in every home. Flex room off the lower floor offers a great home office. 10 ft. ceilings on the main w/ceiling speakers, linear f/p in living & an amazing kitchen equipped with Quartzite counters & backsplash. Unique den off the kitchen . 3 large beds (2 w/vaulted ceilings) & frameless glass shower & heated floor in ensuite. Ideal location within walkingdistanceofshops,parks&schools.
$1,850,000
SOLD
ASKING ONLY
$965,000
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23 12778 66 AVENUE, SURREY Welcome to your new home built by Polygon Homes! This spacious end-unit includes an open layout on the main floor including a large living-room and a bright open-concept kitchen. Top floor has large size master bedroom with a full bathroom and tons of closet space and another bedroom. Situated in a quiet, family oriented community, you are only steps away from Tamanawis Secondary, MJ Norris Elementary School, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Costco, and Superstore. This home is perfect for first time home buyer or a young family. ASKING ONLY
$708,000
2 BEDROOMS • 2 BATHROOMS • 1131 SQ FT
Fully serviced lot : 40x132 = 5280 sqft. Will accommodate 3 level home. Can build 4200 sq ft home.
LAND ASSEMBLY FOR SALE
SUBDIVISION LOT IN SURREY
58000 Sq ft buildable Land assembly in Surrey Central.
3 lot subdivision in Surrey PLA done RF13 zoning
ASKING ONLY $1.25 mil + GST
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ASKING ONLY $2.8 mil
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4879 DUCHESS STREET, VANCOUVER Well-kept 1,563 sqft corner townhouse unit in the rarely available, highly sought-after Duchess Place! This east facing unit sits on the quiet road close to Kingsway. It features a functional layout, 4 spacious bedrooms/3.5 baths, a grand kitchen with eating area, and a side-by-side garage with lots of storage. Consistent upgrades done over the years include painting, ! ooring. Roof, balcony, exterior painting, stairway upgraded / ongoing in the complex. Enjoy all the nearby conveniences this central location has to offer, with schools, shopping, restaurants and transit at your doorstep! ASKING
4 BED • 4 BATHS • 1,563 SQ.FT. 2944 BERGMAN STREET, ABBOTSFORD
ASKING
$1,599,500
10733 BURBANK DRIVE, DELTA
ASKING
$1,288,000
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What could go so wrong at a holiday luncheon
THE immortal Shakespeare wrote in the play Macbeth, “Each new morn new widows howl, new orphans cry, new sorrows strike heaven on the face.” He was not wrong. Readers may wonder how I am faring as I near the start of my 99th year. I am glad to report, while getting older is rarely much fun, my medical training remains useful! At a holiday luncheon with longin-the-tooth friends, one started to cough. It was nothing to attract attention. But the situation suddenly changed. His coughing became intense and breathing more difficult. Food had become stuck in his throat, probably lethally so. I knew what I had to do. As a surgeon, I’ve faced many crises: heart attacks, strokes, and other lifeor-death situations. But during my long life, I have never had to help someone choking on food. It’s frightening when it happens. I have practiced what’s known as the Heimlich Maneuver on dummy equipment. Now it was the real thing. I rushed to start this life-saving procedure on my friend, who was now intensely coughing, struggling to breathe, and unable to speak. If readers encounter this situation,
keep calm and asked someone to call for medical help. From behind the choking person, wrap both your arms around the patient’s abdomen halfway between the navel and the lower ribs. Make a fist with one hand and place your other hand firmly around your fist. Then thrust both hands in quick jerks inwards and upwards into the abdomen five times. Hopefully this will dislodge the food. But if it does not, repeat the maneuver. Every year, about 5,000 people die in North America from choking on food. More than two-thirds of victims are over the age of 74. Many people choking on food rush to the bathroom where someone later finds they’ve died. If you are alone and choking, you can perform the Heimlich on yourself. Place a fist above the navel, grab your fist with the other hand, and use the weight of your body over a chair or table to help thrust your fist inward and upward. Thanks should go to the late Dr. Henry J Heimlich. He was a Cincinnati chest surgeon who practiced first on beagle dogs to develop the procedure. Fortunately, my efforts were successful, and my friend survived. You might think it remarkable that at my age I can perform the move. But I am in good company, as Dr. Heimlich himself also performed the maneuver at the age of 96 on an 87-year-old woman, saving her life. The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat. If you are not sure if someone is choking, and they don’t give the signal, look for the inability to speak, noisy or
squeaking sounds in breathing, weak or strong cough, and skin, lips, or nails turning blue. The best form of prevention is to chew food slowly and well. Avoid common choking hazards for seniors, such as dry food like crackers, rice cakes, popcorn, and bread, especially with peanut butter or other sticky spreads. Older people often use hard candies to generate saliva, but this is very risky. Prevention of choking among infants and young children requires extreme vigilance. Keep small items out of their reach. On children, too, the Heimlich is possible, but the first step should be to call for emergency assistance and stay calm in providing details so that experts can give optimal instructions until help arrives. It’s the doctor’s somber work to remind readers to be cautious over the holidays. To all, best wishes for the
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EXCLUSIVE LISTING (ADDRESS UPON REQUEST) 7 Bedroom House, 7 Years young 2 story, house for sale near 140th St. and 100 ave. Surrey BC. 63 x 130 (8194 SqFt Lot), radiant heat with central air conditioning, comes with 7 bedrooms, office, home theatre, 7 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms suite, 1 bachelor suite and potential for another one, separate laundry for suites, main kitchen with spice kitchen, open to below in living room and family room, laundry on top level, vaulted ceiling in living room with cedar, beautifully landscaped with water fall and fully fenced yard with remote control gates, lime stone on front of the house, Italian stone on the deck and much more. Please call for private viewing before it is gone!! ASKING
$2.4 Million
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Big lot for sale with a well maintained rancher in South Surrey close to US Border. Lot size: 7970 SqFt Future potential for Townhouse Zoning please check with the city.
Ready to build lot, which will take 3 story home. Lot Size : 55x167 (9287 SqFt) Corner lot. Ready to build, looking for your ideas, close to everything and the only lot available in the area.
ASKING
$1.55 Million
100 Y E A R S S I N C E
1 9 1 3
ASKING
$1,799,000
Leasehold prepaid nonstrata property. Lease expires in the year 2092. Maintenance fee includes property taxes. Hidden Gem with the affordibility, in the heart of newton at Suncreek Estate. Fully renovated. Come and see yourself. You will love this place. Centrally located near all amenities. A bonus storage room at the rooftop patio. Two parking Spots #214 & 222.
$345,000
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