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‘If you have been denied a visa or permit by IRCC, challenge it,’ advises well-known immigration lawyer. And here’s why … BY RATTAN MALL WELL-KNOWN immigration lawyer Richard Kurland, who runs Canada’s leading immigration publication, Lexbase, told The VOICE this week that those who have been denied a visa or permit - temporary resident visa (TRV), study permit, work permit - by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada should challenge it in court. Kurland was reacting to a ruling by a Federal Court judge in Calgary in the case of Gurtej Singh Sangha and family members who had applied for TRVs to visit their relatives for a wedding anniversary celebration in Canada. The TRVs were denied as

the officer was not satisfied that the applicants would leave Canada at the end of their stay, in particular, due to the applicants’ insufficient funds. According to the ruling: “On the application, the Applicants indicated that they intended to stay in Canada for 11 days. The Applicants also submitted evidence of their movable and immovable assets to support the trip, including: an accountant’s summary report stating the family’s combined net worth of $235,437; an Indian Income tax return verification; and a letter from the Kore Wala Kalan Milk Producers CoOp Society Ltd confirming the Second Applicant’s annual net income from dairy farming. [They] included a

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letter of support from their extended family in Canada stating that the extended family was willing to provide all necessary financial support and accommodation during the Applicants’ visit to Canada. The relatives also provided a bank statement with a balance of $28,158. […] According to the Officer, the available funds were However, the judge noted: “It is unclear why the Officer concluded the funds were insufficient after having reviewed the Applicants’ proof of assets and their relative’s bank account statements. In light of the evidence contradictory to the Officer’s findings, the Officer’s assertion of having “reviewed all documentation”

rings hollow. Furthermore, contrary to the Officer’s finding that the Applicants were not sufficiently financially established in India, there was evidence of property ownership in India, both residential and agricultural, worth approximately $213,357 CAD. […] Despite the plethora of evidence, the Officer made an unreasonable finding that there were insufficient funds for the Applicants to travel and visit Canada. […][T]he Officer had a duty to state why there were insufficient funds given that the evidence supported otherwise. This renders the […] decision unreasonable.”

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Litigate your refusals because they are shared with other countries: Kurland CONTINUED FROM 1 THIS came as no surprise to Kurland. He told The VOICE that the officer’s decision that the judge slammed “may be the result of insufficient time to actually read information and documents.” He added: “If IRCC is using Data Analytics rather than examining the evidence you are going to see more cases in federal court.” Kurland pointed out: “How many people are going to actually go to Federal Court? Very small number. How much money could they save by mass volume AI [artificial intelligence] decisionmaking? Huge dollars.” He elaborated: “It’s a question of how many negative decisions are insufficiently reviewed by the human? And the key there is exactly how many negative decisions that are the product of AI

are being reviewed per hour per officer? And I did just a back-ofthe-napkin calculation – if threequarters of the applications are being done by AI, mostly rendering positive decisions, some rendering negative – and you’ve got about 20-25 per cent of the volume being done by available humans. “Now the volume of applications being done by humans is very large and the number of humans is very small. So some of this stuff it may well be that a human has 10 minutes, if that, to review a file. So how do you go through 100 pages of information and documents plus reading all of these application material – and the review notes of the junior officer or the AI machine?” Kurland said that the AI decisionmaking system was initially tested in China and that lasted about a year to year and a half. It was

expanded to Delhi and then to Ankara (Turkey). He said: “I am trying to track are the federal court volumes that are related to the introduction of AI systems or visa decision-making, and the data is just not out yet.” KURLAND then said: “The message that I am almost willing to send is if you have been refused, challenge it. I have had decisions where the refusal letter says “we have to balance your family in Canada and your family in home country to make our decision” – and there is no family to Canada! It’s part of their template for refusal. What I am going to suggest to people is you’ve got to sue.” Kurland noted that the Supreme Court of Canada had recently ruled that decisions now have to be more rational and you have to have a rational analysis behind your decision. He added: “These

boilerplate refusal letters are not rational analytical decisions. You cannot do this anymore according to the Supreme Court of Canada.” He also warned why this was so important: “Unless people challenge these decisions, the AI system in future pings on a previous refusal and you are out again. Worse, the refusals are being shared with other countries – European countries, US, Australia, New Zealand. So their AI systems or decision-making systems will take into account the factor that Canada said no … which is why I have been encouraging people to consider litigating their refusal.” Interestingly, he added: “And mind you, for these types of refusals, most get settled. Of my 2019 cases, 22 out of 27 were settled and sent back to the visa office for redetermination by a different officer.”

South Asian students settle class-action lawsuit against Niagara College in Ontario The college has offered to compensate each student between $7,500 and $20,000 THE Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a settlement between Ontario’s Niagara College and its international graduates. The student behind the classaction lawsuit, Anish Goyal, who has a background in IT project management from India, finally received a three-year work permit. Members of the class action are not allowed to speak with the media as part of the settlement terms. There are at least 100 former international graduates who are part of the lawsuit and that number could reach 500. Some of the students had to leave the country in 2015 as immigration officials rejected their

work permit applications because their credits were earned through the college’s online courses. The government did reverse some of the refusals later, according to the Toronto Star that along with the St. Catharines Standard newspaper carried out an investigation about international students in colleges in Ontario. The series found the admission of international students in such large numbers has resulted in governments, recruiters, academic institutions and employers directly, and indirectly, have been profiting. International students are willing to pay hefty tuition fees and even put up with

abuse and exploitation in some cases to settle down in Canada. The Star reported that according to the settlement terms, the college has offered to compensate each student between $7,500 and $20,000, depending on their circumstances. “The students had alleged the school and its representatives misled them to believe that by completing the mostly online general arts and science diploma transfer program, after finishing a year of graduate or postgraduate schooling in Canada, they would qualify for a three-year work permit,” the Star reported. But they later found out that the college’s four-month program

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Cheryl Ashlie nominated as BC Liberal candidate in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows THE BC Liberals have officially nominated Cheryl Ashlie as the party’s candidate in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows for the next provincial election. Ashlie’s nomination was confirmed on Saturday by a packed room of party members. The former three-term school trustee and two-term city councillor, who was named Maple Ridge Citizen of the Year in 2017 for her communitybuilding volunteer leadership, will start working right away to earn the support of local residents. Alongside BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson, speakers in support of Ashlie’s candidacy at the meeting included Maple Ridge councillors Judy Dueck and Ahmed Yousef. Many attendees, including Ashlie, were taking a short break from filling sandbags for homes affected by heavy rainfall in the area. “Our approach to winning the next election is simple – nominate great candidates who understand their communities, work hard, listen to voters, and believe in opportunity for all of BC,” said Wilkinson. “Cheryl is the perfect example of the renewed team we’re building – combining experience and a heart for her community with a fresh perspective and incredible work ethic.” Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows deserve an MLA who will stand up for them, bring their voices

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Two new cases of coronavirus in B.C. ‘Risk of spread of this virus within B.C. remains low at this time’ HEALTH Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer on Thursday announced two new cases of novel coronavirus in B.C. The people affected are in the same household and have been in close contact with the previously reported second confirmed case announced on February 5. The three cases and all close contacts remain in isolation at home. They said: “The two individuals are presumed positive based on local testing, and samples have been sent to the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg for final confirmation. One individual is male, the other female, and both are in their 30s. They are visitors to the Vancouver Coastal Health region from Hubei province, China. “Vancouver Coastal Health continues to investigate. Their close contacts have been identified and continue to be followed by the health authority. “Our knowledge of 2019-nCoV continues to grow as new information becomes available. Across the country, the federal, provincial and territorial governments are using this new evidence to inform and adjust our public health actions as circumstances develop globally. “We want to reassure people that the risk of spread of this virus within British Columbia remains low at this time. We are watching the situation very closely and will notify the public if measures in B.C. change. The goal is rapid identification of potential cases, timely care for those who need it and prevention of local transmission. “Now is the time for tolerance. We call on all British Columbians to come together as a community to help one another. In this time of uncertainty, this is not only the right response, but the necessary one. Fear obstructs the important work of our public health officials to protect the health and safety of British Columbians. “The most important measures to prevent all respiratory illnesses, including this novel coronavirus, remain cleaning your hands regularly and avoiding touching your face, as well as coughing or sneezing into your elbow sleeve, disposing of tissues appropriately and staying home and away from others if you become sick. “As we recommended in our last briefing, and together with our federal and provincial partners, we ask people who have recently visited, or who have been in close contact with someone who has recently visited the Hubei province in China, to call public health officials and self-isolate for 14 days. “Anyone who is concerned they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of, the coronavirus should contact

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Special mediators appointed in coastal forestry dispute LABOUR Minister Harry Bains on Thursday appointed Amanda Rogers and Vince Ready as special mediators in the eight-month collective bargaining dispute between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937. “This dispute has taken a huge toll on workers and their families as well as the entire coastal forestry community. We want to see everyone get back on the job,” Bains said. “As Minister of Labour, I have decided to appoint special mediators Ready and Rogers with additional powers under the Labour Relations Code to help the parties reach an agreement as soon as possible.” The parties will be brought together by the special mediators to reach an agreement through collective bargaining. If the parties don’t reach an agreement, the mediators will provide the parties and the minister with recommended terms for settlement which they will have five days to accept or reject. The minister of labour also can make the terms of settlement public. “I am confident that with the assistance of two of the nation’s top mediators, and the additional powers provided to them under the Labour Relations Code by this appointment, both sides can achieve a deal that ensures the sustainability of coastal forestry jobs and supports the terms and conditions of employment important to workers,” Bains said. ON Wednesday, BC Liberal Forestry Critic John Rustad called on the BC NDP to intervene immediately in the labour dispute between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers following Tuesday’s announcement that Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers have pulled out as mediators. “We are in the eighth month of deadlock and the NDP can no longer sit on the sidelines and watch further hurt be inflicted on coastal communities when it’s clear no agreement is on the

Horgan and his government have proven to be incompetent, uncaring and irresponsible, said the BC Liberals. “NDP Labour Minister Harry Bains knows this dispute can no longer be resolved through me-

diation or at the bargaining table and is only inviting more economic devastation to communities up and down Vancouver Island as this strike drags on,” added Rustad. “Government needs to act, and they need act now.”

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com. Website: www.gnfk.org South Asian Adults / Seniors: Musical Chairs Game Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian adults, seniors as well as nonmembers to join them for a musical chair game on Sunday, February 9, 2-3:30 p.m., at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Temple, 8321 140th Street, Surrey. Contact Surendra Handa, organizer, at 604-507-9945 for further details. Education Session for South Asian Families on Dementia Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering a free education session in Punjabi for area family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Dementia Dialogues Understanding Dementia runs on Thursday, February 13. Dementia Dialogues are unique interactive learning opportunities. With the help of a facilitator, participants connect with one another and in-

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p.m.: MCFD: Role and Support. For registration, call or e-mail Shivani at 778-591-9334, ext.193 / sraheja@mosaicbc.org. Location: #200-7134 King George Boulevard, Surrey. Punjabi Language Celebration Punjabi Language Education Association’s (PLEA) in partnership with Deepak Binning Foundation and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU): 17th Annual International Mother Language Day on Sunday, February 23, 1:30-4 p.m. Location: Spruce Building Atrium – KPU, 12666 72nd Avenue, Surrey. Discussions: Ongoing efforts to promote Punjabi Language education in BC. * Young Punjabi learners will share poetry, songs and stories. * PLEA will honour individuals for their important role in promoting Punjabi language education. * PLEA invites everyone to come and be part of the annual celebration of our mother tongue Punjabi. Free event with refreshments. For more information, contact: Balwant Sanghera at 604-836-8976, Sadhu Binning at 778 - 773 – 1886 or Paul Binning at 778-889-8255. Surrey Board of Trade: Surrey Police Transition Update

With Keynote Speaker, Wally Oppal, Chair of the Surrey Police Transition Task Force. With a Provincial Task Force in charge of the proposed Surrey police transition, Surrey’s business community will hear a progress update on Wednesday, February 26, 7:30-9:30 a.m. (Program begins at 8 a.m.) Location: Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 15269 104th Avenue, Surrey. Pre-registration required for admission. To register for this Surrey Hot Topic Dialogue, go to https:// business.businessinsurrey.

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Experience: A minimum of two years of related work experience is required.We offer $25 per hour and a 4% paid vacation. Minimum 40 hours per week. Overtime starts after 40 hours per week. Duties include the following:· Plan, organize and oversee the operational logistics of the organization. Schedule transportation crews and plan routes. Update the drivers if there is any change in the planned route. Coordinates with dispatcher and truck drivers to ensure timelines are met. Train workers in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies. Ensure proper logbooks(manual or electronic) are maintained. Resolve work-related issues. Arrange for maintenance and repair work of the trucks and other equipment’. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to Canada. Contact email: pammtruckingon@gmail.com VACANCY- Truck Dispatcher Send your resume at pammtruckingon@gmail.com *****22 Feb****** Ontario based trucking company 21 Alamosa court, Brampton ON l6Y2Z3 Pamm Trucking is looking for one Dispatcher to join their team in a fulltime time/permanent position. Business address: 101 tumbleweed Trail, Brampton, Ontario Canada L6Y5A1 No Experience Required, On the job training will be provided Education: Completion of High School is required and the applicant should be able to communicate in English (oral and written). We offer $24 per hour and a 4% paid vacation. Minimum 40 hours per week. Overtime starts after 40 hours per week.Duties include the following: Finding freight and dispatching trucks according to the scheduled delivery date. Record mileage, fuel use, repairs, and other expenses; Keep track of shipments/loads by staying in touch with the truck driver or logistics supervisor: Follow-up on work-related issues; Ensure cross border dispatching regulations and practices are followed; Ensure highway trucking and associated rules and regulations are followed: Obtain permits /licenses required; Maintain truck operator work records. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to Canada. Contact email: pammtruckingon@gmail.com *****22 Feb****** Rob’s Furniture ltd, a busy furniture store located at 20450 Logan Ave, Langley, BC V3A 4L8 is urgently looking for a fulltime/ permanent Warehouse Supervisor.Duties: supervise and co-ordinate the activities of warehouse workers, supervise shipping and receiving, prepare and maintain records of shipped and received material, ensure material shipped and received is appropriate, train the staff in job duties, ensure all safety procedures are being followed in the warehouse, ensure smooth operations, reconcile inventory periodically, Must be computer literate and able to supervise 3-5 workers, direct warehouse employees as required.Must be able to move furniture of a variety of shapes and sizes, and/or. Customer service and computer skills are required. Education: Minimum high school Language at work: English. Experience: Minimum of two years of related experience required. Salary: $25.50 per hour (minimum 40 hours per week) Number of position(s): 1 (one)To apply please email your resume: jobsrobsfurniture@gmail.com. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and new comers to apply for the job. *****22 Feb****** Rob’s Furniture ltd, a busy furniture store located at 20450 Logan Ave, Langley, BC V3A 4L8 is urgently looking for a fulltime/ permanent Retail store manager.Duties: Manage the daily operations of our furniture store, Determine the right price at which the furniture should be sold, Develop and implement marketing strategies, Manage staff and assign duties. Determine staffing requirements, Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand to increase the potential sales volumes, Negotiate with suppliers of material to lower the manufacturing cost, Resolve problems that arise may arise,Education: Minimum high school Language at work: English. Experience: Minimum of two years of related experience required. Salary: $32 per hour (minimum 40 hours per week). Number of position(s): 1 (one). To apply please email your resume: jobsrobsfurniture@gmail. com. We welcome indigenous people, vulner-

able youth and newcomers to apply for the job . *****22 Feb****** RMG Solutions Ltd O/A Cellular Hub is looking to fill the position of Cellular Telephone Technician as soon as possible. Positions available: 2. Compensation (paid biweekly): $30/hr + 4% vacation pay. Hours of operation: 8 hours per day - 40 hours per week. Anticipated start date: As soon as possible. Location: Unit 4, 3437 Derry Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4T 1A8 Language at work: English (oral and written). Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Inspect and test the operation of the cellular phone/tablet. • Diagnose, test and locate equipment faults and adjust, replace or repair hardware and software of all cellphones, tablets/iPads etc. • Perform unlocking services on smartphones, iPhones, androids phones etc. and replace parts. •Replace batteries or resolve charging issues. Education Requirements: •Completion of secondary school is required. Experience Required:•A minimum 3 years similar role is required. We welcome indigenous people, youth, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply. How to Apply: Kindly apply with resume via only. Email: rmgcellularhub@gmail.com *****22 Feb****** Pizza Box and Donair with Indian Cuisine is hiring a full time food service supervisor Pizza Box and Donair with Indian Cuisine located at 220 Lakeland Dr #240, Sherwood Park, AB T8H0N6 is hiring candidates in the position of full time/Permanent Food Service Supervisor. The position being offered is full time – 8 hours/day – 40 hours/week. Wage rate offered is $16 per hour plus 4% paid vacation.Duties include the following: Supervise, direct and coordinate the activities of workers who prepare, portion and serve food. Prepare weekly work schedules and train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures. Maintain records of stock, sales, wastage and prepare reports. Order ingredients and supplies required for food preparation as suggested by the cooks. Participate in the selection/hiring of the staff Ensure that the food and service meet the quality control standards. Completion of Secondary School is mandatory. Experience of 2 years or more is required. We welcome indigenous people, youth, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply for the job listing. Kindly apply to the job position via email - pizzaboxdonair@gmail.com *****22 Feb****** Pizza Box and Donair with Indian Cuisine is hiring Cooks Pizza Box and Donair with Indian Cuisine located at 220 Lakeland Dr #240, Sherwood Park, AB T8H0N6 is hiring for the position of full time/Permanent Cook. The position being offered is full time – 8 hours/day – 40 hours/week. Wage rate offered is $15.00 per hour plus 4% paid vacation.Duties include the following: Prepare/cook pizzas and other meals on menu Supervise kitchen helpers and oversee other kitchen operations. Make sure kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times. Plan menus, determine food portions, estimate supplies required for food preparation. Address staffing requirement and may assist in hiring Completion of Secondary School is mandatory before applying to the job position. Experience of 2 years or more is preferred.We welcome indigenous people, youth, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply for the job listing. Kindly apply to the job position via email - pizzaboxdonair@gmail.com A.G Diesel Repair Ltd. located at 5608 53 Ave NW, Edmonton AB, T6B3K1 have a vacancy to hire two full time/Permanent Diesel Mechanics.The employee in this position will be expected to work 8 hours per day – 40 hours per week. Wage rate will be $39.00/ hour plus 4% vacation. Should be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.As a Diesel Mechanic, following job duties are to be followed:Performs routine inspections od diesel engines for proper performance ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications. Troubleshoot and inspect diesel engines to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose them us-

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nent, language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4%vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland, job duties: Prepare and clean the surface to be painted. Paint and finish walls, moldings, baseboards, ceilings, using brushes, rollers or spray equipment Mix different paints and obtain color consistency and shade. estimate quantity of material required. May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings. Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls. Provide cost estimates. For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com Urban Era Builders & Developers Ltd is currently hiring. They are looking for Two Permanent/ full-time Interior decorator(for residential and commercial buildings to join their team as soon as possible. Position: Interior decorator Vacancies: Two Salary: $26.50/hour (Overtime after 40 hours per week)Remuneration: 4% vacation pay Hours: 8 hours per day – a minimum of 40 hours per week. start date: As soon as possible Language requirements: English (Oral and written) Education Required: Completion of High school is required. Experience Required: At least 2 years of related work experience. Job duties and responsibilities: Consult with clients to determine their needs, preferences, requirements, and tastes. prepare detailed specifications of the project. Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing the arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting, and other fixtures. Estimate the cost of the project. Create the space as per the planned specifications or layout and oversee the execution. Advice on the selection of colors, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture, and other items. research market for the latest trends and presence of the people. Maintain project files. Work Location: various construction sites throughout the lower mainland Business address: Unit#110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC. V7B 1B4 To apply, email your resume at jobsurbanera@gmail.com. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply. H&D Roofing Ltd. is currently hiring 2 Permanent, Full-Time Roofers. Interested candidates who have a minimum of two years of related experience and completion of high school education are requested to send their resume to hndroofingltd@gmail.com. Job details are mentioned below:

business address:12391 82 Avenue, Surrey, BC Canada V3W 3E5 vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/permanent language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4 % vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: Throughout lower mainland job duties: Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel.Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions. Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings.Install sheet metal flashings.Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level. Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools. Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs. Estimate materials required and quote costs. We welcome indigenous people, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply. For all enquires, please contact us via email: hndroofingltd@gmail.com JK AGRO INDUSTRIES INC. is looking for Permanent, Full time Farm Supervisor. The details are given below:Position: Farm SupervisorPositions Available: 5 Wage: $22/Hour, 40 hours per week Job Type: Permanent/ Full Time, year-round work Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible English (Oral and written) Location: 88 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford BC V2T5W9Job 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.Heavy lifting required. Ability to work long hours, early mornings and weekends as required. Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions.Completion of Secondary school is required. Minimum 1 year of related experience is requiredWe welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply.Email your resume to jobsatjkagro@gmail.com .

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Construction Low Voltage Technician Required Uniconnect Networks Inc. (Corporate Office Address: Unit 720 West Broadway Vancouver BC V5Z 1K5 ) is looking 3 individuals for the position of “Low Voltage Technician/ Engineer “on permanent and full time equivalent. The person should be able to perform the following job duties and responsibilitiesCircuit diagrams and electrical code specifications, read and interpret drawings to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations. • Pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors. • Install brackets and hangers and equipment rack, • Install, replace or repair phone and data wires, surveillance cameras, alarm system CATV, Audio Video, network switches and router wifi access points, Home Automaton Equipment • Join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits. • Test completion of data wires using test equipment. • Troubleshoot and isolate faults in network and electronic systems and remove / replace faulty parts. • Connect electrical Low voltage power to sound and visual communication equipment, signalling devices Employment requirements: • Completion of secondary school is required. • Completion of a apprenticeship program or Completion of some trade diploma or certificate with 2 – 3 years of experience is required. Language Requirements: • Functional to moderate English language is required. • Should be able to understand all work-related tasks and tools in English language. Salary: $ 18.00 to $22.00/per hour (Negotiable depending upon experience and work knowledge) Work Location: Lower Mainland Vancouver. How to Apply By Mail: Unit 720, 999 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K5, By Email jobs@ucni.ca

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Loaded shotgun seized from suspected drug trafficker in Surrey THE Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) has seized a loaded shotgun and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking following a search warrant at a residence in Guildford.

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On January 29, the SGET executed a search warrant at a residence in the 14800-block of 107A Avenue, related to an unlawful weapons possession investigation. During the investigation police located and seized a loaded shotgun, small amounts of suspected narcotics, along with drug processing and packaging materials consistent with drug trafficking. An 18-year-old Surrey man, was arrested at the residence and later released. The SET is continuing this investigation. No charges have been laid at this time. “SGET is continuing to be successful at gathering intelligence on the street and converting it into arrests and firearms seizures,” said StaffSgt. Glenn Atkins on Wednesday. “Often all it takes is one interaction by our officers or one tip from the public to spark an investigation with an outcome that has a significant impact at street level.” Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS or www. solvecrime.ca quoting file number 2020-13087.

Surrey RCMP officers assaulted during impaired driving investigation ONE man was arrested and held in custody following a traffic stop that led to an assault on two Surrey RCMP officers. On Sunday, February 2 at 8:50 p.m., two Surrey RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop, and initiated an impaired driving investigation with a driver in the area of 24th Avenue and 184th Street. The driver exited his vehicle and, as police detained him, he allegedly began fighting aggressively and attempted to remove the firearms from their holsters. The man was able to gain access to one of the officers’ Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW), discharging it into his own leg and the officer’s foot. An urgent call for backup was initiated and officers from both Surrey RCMP and Langley RCMP responded. The driver was arrested and brought to the hospital for evaluation. He was taken into police custody following his release from the hospital. The driver, a 41-year-old Surrey resident, was arrested for two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, two counts of assault with intent to resist arrest, three counts of disarming a peace officer, one count of resist arrest, impaired operation of a conveyance, and fail or refuse to provide sample. Both police officers were injured during this incident. They were treated and released from the hospital, and are now recovering. “The job of policing brings with it a certain amount of risk, especially when we pull over vehicles and interact with a person we may have limited information on,” said Constable Richard Wright on Monday. “This incident serves as an example of how quickly a situation can change for police, especially when a suspected intoxicated individual is involved.”

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2 alleged sexual assaults at Surrey therapeutic clinic SURREY RCMP on Wednesday announced that they are investigating two alleged sexual assaults at a therapeutic clinic. The alleged sexual assaults are both reported to have taken place in January at the HealthLand Clinic, located at 7128 King George Boulevard in Surrey. In both incidents the victims were allegedly sexually assaulted by an employee while receiving massage treatment. A suspect, who is described as a 48-year-old Asian man, was arrested and has been released pending further investigation. As charges have not been laid the identity of the suspect is not being made public at this time. However, investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward, and so to further the police investigation, the RCMP has disclosed the business location. Healthland Clinic has two locations in the Lower Mainland, one in Surrey and the other in New Westminster. It is believed that the suspect in these assaults has performed massages at both locations. “Reporting a sexual assault to police can be a very difficult thing to do, as it is a very personal incident,” said Constable Richard Wright. “Our investigators take allegations of sexual assault very seriously and work closely with our Victim Services to ensure emotional support is provided throughout the investigation and court processes.” Anyone with more information, or who may have been a victim of a similar offence at these clinics is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or New Westminster Police at 604-525-5411.

Now, we aren’t saying that you have to buy your uncle’s beater 2001 Toyota in order to make a wise financial decision in the world of car buying. However, if you were to buy a vehicle two or three years old, you would not be dealing with severe depreciation. Furthermore, a vehicle which is only a couple of years old and has been gently used is unlikely to present with many more mechanical issues than what a brand-new model would be doing. This is especially true if the previous owner kept up with regular maintenance and tune-ups. Aside from avoiding the depreciation, when you buy a used car you can trust that a few years down the road, if you were to sell, you could get very near to the same amount which you purchased it for. This certainly cannot be said for new cars. Peace of Mind If purchasing a used vehicle makes you nervous about its history, you can get peace of

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