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Some gang members nervously following Bacon murder trial to see if their name or some info about them crops up BY RATTAN MALL

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to haunt you 10, 15, 20 years down the road and so when we eventually catch the people who we allege are behind these acts of violence - and people should make no mistake that we will catch them eventually - all of the things that happened ... will all come back (to haunt you).” He stressed: “People need to understand that.” Houghton added: “So maybe for them, they are a little bit on the edges of their seats to see what’s said in

court. But in terms of the effect on the gang dynamics, it’s somewhat negligible.” The trial has been on everyone’s radar for a long time, Houghton noted. The same gang equation continues. Last January, Houghton had told me that equation was the United Nations and remnants of the Dhak

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as was reported last week, former associates of the three who have been charged with the irst-degree murder of Bacon in August 2011 — Jujhar Khun-Khun, Michael Jones and Jason McBride – will be testifying against them at the trial at B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna. (For more details read last week’s VOICE story “Why joining gangs makes no sense – unless you have a death wish!”) Houghton noted: “As we remind people, your choices may come back

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associates and the Duhres associates, on one side, and the socalled Wolf Pack that consists of certain Hells Angels like Larry Amero and their allies and associates, the Independent Soldiers and the people that they brought to the equation and the Red Scorpions, on the other side. Nothing has changed as such in the gang world. They are still fighting in communities over the drug trade with expansions and alliances, not just in this province but all across Canada, and shoring up their businesses, Houghton said. When I asked Houghton about the members of the Dhak and Duhre gangs, he said they were like seeds in the wind. They have scattered and, like cockroaches, they scurry around to find dark corners to hide in them. And what they do, if they decide to stay in that lifestyle, is to find other groups and associations they may have been on friendly terms with to continue their businesses and they get essentially absorbed into those groups. THE CFSEU-BC continues to support their partners around the province. “We are very focussed not just on the enforcement side - and the investigations and the gathering of evidence and arresting people and those sort of things - but on the disruption and the suppression, stopping violence before it happens,” Houghton told me. “So when we get word or intelligence or information that there’s a threat or something may flare

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Background Jujhar Khun-Khun of Surrey, Michael Jones of Gibsons, and Jason McBride of North Vancouver have been charged with the first-degree murder of Red Scorpion gang leader Jonathan Bacon in August 2011. Bacon, Larry Amero, a full-patch Hells Angels member from White Rock, and James Riach of the Independent Soldiers along with two women were attacked in Kelowna. While Bacon was killed, Amero and the two women sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Riach, who was also injured, fled the scene. Khun-Khun, Jones and McBride were arrested on February 22, 2013, and charged with the first degree murder of Bacon as well as four counts each of attempted murder. Manjinder “Manny” Hairan, 29, who was shot dead on January 15, 2013, in Surrey, was also involved in the Kelowna shooting. up, it’s really marshalling the troops and going out and finding these people and putting them on notice.” I pointed out to Houghton that there seemed to be some peace in Surrey where street-level gangs had been duking it out for drug turf (though the shooting could start even as you read this piece!). He said that as a result of a coordinated and collaborated effort lead by Surrey RCMP, the level of violence dropped. He said it’s been a combination of some kids just growing out of it, other kids leaving – whether it’s going back to India in some cases, their family sending them back there – or kids moving to a different community

here. “Or the right people are in jail!” He added: “All those things coming together helped put a lid on things.” However, realistically, Houghton pointed out that the drug dealing doesn’t completely stop. It’s still going on. That’s the sort of streetlevel manifestation of the gang – and then it’s the persistent and sustained pressure that the CFSEU and its partners put on these people and groups so that things don’t flare up. “Once in a while they do and then we respond accordingly,” he added. I also pointed out to Houghton the efforts made by Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich to reach out to

Punjabi-speaking families to inform them about how gangs were recruiting their kids (Rich was interviewed by The VOICE about this in the first week of May). Houghton said that the CFSEU continues to support the Abbotsford Police on a number of different fronts and everybody recognizes that Rich and Abbotsford Police are very proactive and they don’t shy away from this issue. “They, more than anyone, have held community forums and reached out to the public and engaged the public and we’ve been supporting them,” he added. CFSEU’s Jag Khosa has participated in their Punjabi forums.

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Saturday, June 10, 2017 | Indo-Canadian Voice ignored and condoned the expression of such views. A poisoned relationship developed between the BCVMA and the Complainants, which the BCVMA blamed entirely on those individuals claiming they were “playing the race card”. * There was a substantial interrelationship of the events in the relevant time frame. This included negative commentary, including negative qualities attributed to the Complainants, circulating within the BCVMA. The BCVMA tolerated and facilitated the discussion of wide-ranging and racebased allegations about Indo-Canadian veterinarians. * While the BCVMA is obligated to consider allegations of substandard practice, there was little basis to conclude the allegations were based on direct knowledge and the BCVMA took no independent steps to determine if the allegations had any basis in fact. The rumours adversely affected the BCVMA’s views of the Complainants. * At the relevant times and, during the hearing of the Complaint, the BCVMA was focused on the conduct of some of the Complainants, including Drs. [Hakam] Bhullar and [Bhupinder] Johar. Some of that conduct was unacceptable and is not to be condoned. It was not aimed, however, at an attempt to remove the Complainants from the regulatory oversight of the BCVMA. Rather, it was largely in reaction to reasonably held views of discriminatory oversight that were not being addressed. The BCVMA was closed to the possibility that racial stereotyping (conscious or not) was at play. The inappropriate actions of Dr. Bhullar and others do not fully explain the BCVMA’s views of him and the other Complainants. * The BCVMA is entitled to ensure a reasonable level of English proficiency. However, in this case, the English Language Standard was discriminatory. The evidence did not demonstrate credible concerns about the English proficiency of Indo-Canadian veterinarians. The BCVMA selected a score largely unattainable by the target group. The score was higher than that selected by other professional associations, though the BCVMA incorrectly and repeatedly asserted otherwise, despite being advised of the error. The implementation of the Standard placed Indo-Canadian applicants at a disadvantage. The BCVMA ignored the Complainants’ concerns about the Standard, based on its stereotypical views of the Complainants, further damaging the relationship between the Complainants and their governing body. * Recordings were made of persons of influence in the BCVMA reflecting negative racebased views of Indo-Canadians. Of particular importance was the BCVMA’s response, which was to assume that Dr. Bhullar and others had lied and/or manipulated the recording. In one instance, the BCVMA eventually responded in a limited way when compelled to do so by the Complainants when they pursued the matter in court. It had refused to accept the recording may be accurate or concerning and simply refused to investigate, because of its negative views of the credibility of Indo-Canadian veterinarians and the minimization of their concerns as “playing the race card”. * The selection of Indo-Canadian facilities for unscheduled inspections, some of which were carried out, was done based on unsubstantiated rumours and anecdotal complaints about their practices. On the evidence, only one other facility, owned by a Caucasian veterinarian, was listed to be subject to an unscheduled inspection. The timing of the implementation of the Disclosure Policy and Rules had the effect of targeting Indo-Canadian veterinarians, who made up nine of the ten veterinarians iden-

tified on the website at the time. The CRC simply denied applications for anonymization without a full consideration, including the nature of the charges. The BCVMA also targeted the Complainants’ advertising because of the unfounded, negative and generalized view of the low-cost services being provided by them.

ernable. * The BCVMA engaged in systemic discrimination and, within this context, I have concluded that there were specific instances of discrimination against individual Complainants. Those are identified and individual

remedial orders are made. The BCVMA is ordered to cease the discrimination and to refrain from committing the same or a similar contravention, and to take specified steps to address the effects of the discriminatory practices.

* The BCVMA’s processing of disciplinary complaints gave rise to patterns of racebased adverse treatment, including instances of the BCVMA failing to notify the Complainants of a complaint until the investigation was underway or finished; alleging in numerous cases that the Complainants falsified their medical records; assuming the Complainants’ information was less credible than others; failing to follow-up with the Complainants; in many instances, expanding on the issues raised in the complaint; referring matters to Inquiry that did not engage a risk to the public; increasing the scrutiny of individuals close to Dr. Bhullar; and appointing investigators who had already formed the view that Dr. Bhullar and others were dishonest and possibly ungov-

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Although this was no easy introduction to fighting for Canada’s national team for Basran, he did not disappoint. He fought twice against Cuba’s Maikel Yoan Franco Barro, and he won twice — he was the only member of Team Canada to win both his matches. The first bout, on May 26, resulted in a 3–0 win, and May 28 was a closer match, won by Basran 2–1 in a split decision. Basran is now headed to Tegucigalpa, Honduras for the Continental Championships taking place from June 8 to 19. The Continental is a qualifying event for the 2017 Men’s World Championships. Six competitors in each weight category will face off to determine rankings. The men’s categories will compete in preliminary rounds from June 10–13, with quarter and semi-finals scheduled from June 14—16, culminating in the finals on June 17 and 18. (Report and photo courtesy Cloverdale Reporter)

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Raveneet Basi of Kamloops and Tijinder Sidhu of Richmond among four charged in drug trafficking investigation RAVENEET Singh Basi, 44, of Kamloops and Tijinder Singh Sidhu, 46, of Richmond along with Fabian Fraser Cuthbert, 45, and Katherine Pearl Cuthbert, 73, both of Prince George, have now been charged in a drug trafficking investigation into a group that was supplying cocaine to Northern B.C. In April 2015, RCMP North District Federal Serious and Organized Crime (ND-FSOC) began an investigation into drug trafficking in Prince George and Chilliwack. On June 11, 2016, RCMP arrested Basi, Sidhu, Fabian Cuthbert and Katherine Cuthbert. The RCMP ND-FSOC then executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant in Richmond in conjunction with the Richmond RCMP Drug Section and the Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS). Police seized approxi-

70-year-old Kenneth Turpin of Surrey charged in last Saturday’s shooting CHARGES have now been laid against 70-year-old Kenneth Turpin of Surrey who was involved in shooting and subsequent standoff with Surrey RCMP this past weekend in South Surrey. On June 3, at 7:15 p.m., Surrey RCMP were called to a report of a shooting in the 1300-block of 176th Street. Police found a man who had been shot allegedly by another man who was still in the area. Both the men were known to each other. The victim was transported to hospital and is in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries. Police contained the area while a police negotiator attempted to contact the suspect. At approximately 11:50 p.m., the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Turpin has been charged with aggravated assault and intent to injure while using a firearm. Turpin is not known to police. “Public safety was maintained throughout this operation,” says Cpl. Scotty Schumann. “Thanks to assistance from the Emergency Response Team and a police negotiator, this matter was resolved without further incident.” Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS or www. solvecrime.ca

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mately one kilogram of cocaine, two vehicles and cash from a Richmond residence. RCMP ND- FSOC executed a second CDSA warrant in Chilliwack in conjunction with the Chilliwack RCMP Drug Section. Police seized approximately one kilogram of cocaine, a large amount of cash and a vehicle from a Chilliwack residence. A third CDSA warrant was executed by RCMP ND-FSOC in Prince George in conjunction with Prince George RCMP Street Crew and IPDS. Police seized numerous firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, body armour, a cocaine press and cash. During the course of the 14 month investigation RCMP ND-FSOC worked in close partnership with Prince George RCMP, Chilliwack RCMP, Richmond RCMP, Delta Police Department, Kam-

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Our children can’t wait for change BY JOHN HORGAN Leader B.C. New Democrats

THIS spring British Columbians voted overwhelmingly to replace Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberal government with a new government that will make life better for people. People voted to make life more affordable, for shorter health care wait times, and for a sustainable economy with better paying jobs. Families voted for a government that will deliver quality public education to our children. They voted for a government that will replace schools in danger of collapsing in an earthquake and a government that will get kids out of portables and into real classrooms. They voted for a government that doesn’t need to be told by the Supreme Court of Canada to invest in education. I can’t wait to get to work delivering the change people voted for. I want parents and teachers and kids to know that help is on the way. But we aren’t there yet. Together, we can ensure public education in B.C. offers the next generation of children the opportunity to unlock their full potential. We can ensure that parents aren’t forced to fundraise for basics like playgrounds and school supplies. We can deliver on a public education system we can be proud of. The agreement between the B.C. New Democrats and the B.C. Greens to deliver stable government and the change people

Clark. Some schools are asking childcare providers to move to make way for students, leaving parents without desperately needed childcare for their children. We need swift government action to address this problem. We can’t afford to lose childcare spaces at a time when too many families are struggling to find safe, affordable, childcare. Parents need help today. Further delay will only cause stress and uncertainty for families.

We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work solving the problems created by 16 years of bad choices from Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals. We’re ready to work together to deliver the change that people voted for. The people of British Columbia made a choice. They voted for a government that works for everyday people, not just the well-connected who write the cheques. Our children can’t wait any longer for better schools.

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government. As part of the agreement, both parties agreed that the Site C Dam construction project should be referred to the BC Utilities Commission on the question of economic viability and consequences to British Columbians in the context of the current supply and demand conditions prevailing in the B.C. market. The B.C. Liberal government chose not to put the dam to independent evaluation by the BCUC before moving forward with the project. Weaver said in his letter: “Thank you for your letter in response to Mr. Horgan’s request to delay the relocation of two homes pending future review of the Site C Dam by the BC Utilities Commis-

sion. “While I was neither privy to, nor involved in, writing Mr. Horgan’s letter to Ms. McDonald, you will know that for four years I have raised significant and substantive concerns regarding the economics of the Site C project. “Your government has chosen to proceed with the costliest public works project in BC history without adequately analysing its economic viability. Even the chair of the Federal-Provincial Joint Review Panel that reviewed the Site C Dam, Dr. Harry Swain, has criticised the process for not sufficiently evaluating the project’s economic case. In the face of these significant concerns, and despite numerous calls for an independent review by the BC Utili-

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‘Caring for the Air’ report shows improvements in regional air quality RESIDENTS and visitors across Metro Vancouver continue to enjoy good air quality despite the growing population, thanks in part to a series of emissionreduction actions in effect across the region, according to the annual ‘Caring for the Air’ report released this week. The report, published by Metro Vancouver since 2012, describes the key air quality and climate change issues affecting the region and highlights the efforts to improve conditions in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed, which stretches from West Vancouver to Hope. “Our air quality in Metro Vancouver is very good, but there’s always more we can do to make it better,” said Metro Vancouver Board Chair Greg Moore. For more details, visit our website voiceonline.com

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Surrey: Oak Meadows Park Join in the celebration to officially open Oak Meadows Park in Surrey’s Sunnyside neighbourhood on Saturday, June 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (welcoming remarks and official ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m.) Location: 16271 – 22nd Avenue. The grand opening event will include guided park tours, children’s nature-based activities, face painting and refreshments.

Fraser Valley Walk for ALS Every year, volunteers from all around the province team up with the ALS Society of BC to organize and lead a Walk for ALS. This year’s Fraser Valley Walk for ALS will be held on Saturday, June 10 at Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford. The Walk will start at 11 a.m., with check-in at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited and welcome to join this family friendly event. The 5km walk gives people the chance to raise funds and awareness for those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Italian Day on The Drive 2017 Location: Commercial Drive (from Venables Street to Grandview Cut). Date: Sunday, June 11. Time: 12-8 p.m. With featured attractions for the whole family, Italian Day is the perfect way to indulge and have fun on a summer afternoon. Fifth Avenue will be transformed into an Italian corner and will be a one-stop shop for visitors, offering the full Italian experience, featuring music, displays and even more food. Whitecaps

Indo-Canadian Voice | Saturday, June 10, 2017 and BMO Human foosball, a Car2Go lounge filled with activities for members, and displays featuring new and vintage vehicles will keep you busy in between the Italian cuisine and music. As the street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Venables St. and the Grandview cut, it is recommended that visitors walk, cycle, transit or Car2Go (there will be some dedicated parking for Car2Go members) to get to event. Bicycle Valet will also be on site. For more information, visit www.italianday.ca. City of Bhangra Festival June 11-17 in Vancouver and Surrey. Local music stars En Karma, Horsepowar, DJ Khanvict, US artist Beya Likhari, and EDM superstar Nucleya perform. Information and tickets: www.vibc.org , and www.facebook.com/vancouverbhangra/ * June 11: VIBC’s Desi Music Incubator – Surrey Arts Centre, 12-6 p.m. Free In partnership with the Surrey Art Gallery. Sponsored by Music BC and Creative BC A special one-day series of skill-building and networking sessions for youth interested in music and the music business, the Incuba-

tor features: a music production workshop with India’s EDM superstar Nucleya; a lyric workshop with Vancouver rapper Horsepowar; a DJing workshop with DJ Khanvict; and an industry workshop with members of Music BC, Nimbus, and SOCAN. Reaching across cultural and age boundaries, this event brings together some of the finest international and local South Asian talent and music industry professionals to share skills, network, and build community. * June 12: Reel Bhangra: VIBC Short Film Fest - Vancity Theatre Featuring the world premiere screening of Bhangra City produced by Delhi 2 Dublinwith funding from Telus. The City of Bhangra Festival introduces an inaugural evening of film spotlighting the voices of young South Asian filmmakers. This 2-hour event showcases several local and international short films. A mixer with Delhi 2 Dublin and special guests follows the screening. * June 14: Rupi Kaur - Vogue Theatre – Sold Out * June 15: Bhangra: WE - Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey 6-9 p.m. Free Following the success of last year’s groundbreaking panel, Bhangra: SHE, the festival delves deeper into an exploration of the complexity of our identities as young South Asian change-makers. Bhangra: WE features presentations as well as panel discussions on the theme of Intersections. This year’s panel includes a range of progressive women artists, academics, musicians, dancers and writers. Topics will include: creative entrepreneurship; the diasporic arts; female identity in Punjabi music and Punjabi culture; and social media and the arts. Featured speakers: Moderator of Bhangra: WE Rakhi Mutta (Toronto) and creator of web series Anarkali, manager of Rupi Kaur and KayRay; singer Beya Likhari (Baltimore); singerSabrina (San Diego); and dancers Shivani Bhagwanand Chaya Kumar (Los Angeles). * June 16: Jaloos – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver 10 p.m. A massive hit in 2016, City of Bhangra collaborates for a second year with Fortune and local DJ duo Lil’India. Joining Lil’ India on the all-gal roster are guests that include Baltimore’s Beya Likhari and San Diego’s Sabrina. Accompanying the music, a mini art show curated by the Don’t Doze collective. * June 17: Downtown Bhangra – Surrey City Hall Plaza, 12 – 8 p.m. Free City of Bhangra’s marquee event, Downtown Bhangra, comes to Surrey for the first time! This full-daylong family celebration of bhangra culture features world-class headliners, local bhangra teams, talented BC artists, workshops, and more. 2017’ s Downtown Bhangra showcases the joy and diversity of bhangra, and promises to be the fest’s best day yet! The lineup includes: singer Zora Randhawa and rapper Fateh, who have been tearing up the charts with their recent hits; local heroes En Karma, who are sitting on a brand new album; DJ Intense, who wrote the music for last summer’s anthem, Suit; and San Diego-based up-and- coming singer, Sabrina. Just confirmed local singer Kirti Arneja. * Bhangra Heavyweights – Crystal at York, Surrey, 10 p.m. When all is said and done, we finish the fest the way we know best – with the hottest bhangra dance party of the year in our fave downtown Vancouver venue! This year features a performance by Toronto’s J. Statik playing head-to-head with hometown heroes from the Decibel Crew. Maximum capacity 500 people so get your tickets

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Save-On-Foods and supplier partners tee off to raise more than $500,000 for children’s hospitals katchewan, and the Children’s Hospital of Manitoba. “Thanks to the generosity of our amazing supplier partners from across Western Canada, together, we’re helping to support the kids in

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(L-R) Alberta Children’s Hospital Senior Director of Community Initiatives and Events Liz Ballendine; BC Children’s Hospital President and CEO Teri Nicholas; Save-On-Foods President Darrell Jones; Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba President and CEO Lawrence Prout; Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Vice President Karen Faulkner; and Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation Director of Donor Relations Jana Len. TOGETHER with their supplier partners, the team at Save-On-Foods helped to raise $581,546 at last week’s 22nd annual Save-On-Foods Charity Golf Tournament at Northview Golf and Country Club in Surrey. The sold-out tournament saw 360 golfers come together to support the five children’s hospitals in Western Canada: BC Children’s Hospital, Alberta Chil-

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