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Prominent developer Bob Cheema wins right to proceed with defamation case AN application made by Brian Young to reject Bob Cheema’s defamation claim has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, clearing the path for the case to proceed to trial.

Justice Heather MacNaughton ruled that Young’s statements meet the threshold to be considered defamatory and that Cheema’s claim has substantial merit. Recognizing “the harm he [Bob Cheema] has suffered or is likely to suffer as a result of Mr. Young’s expression,” the Court found that “the public interest in permitting his defamation action to continue outweighs the public interest in protecting Mr. Young’s expression.”

Signi�icantly, the Court noted that “Mr. Young has not provided a factual basis to justify his attacks on Mr. Cheema” and failed to independently verify the information he published.

The court acknowledged that Cheema is a businessman whose reputation depends on honesty and

integrity and that he �iled his lawsuit to protect his reputation rather than to silence an individual’s freedom of expression.

“I have worked for decades to establish my business integrity and community involvement, and I am pleased that the Supreme Court of British Columbia recognizes my right to protect that legacy,” said Cheema on Friday. “Following Brian Young’s refusal to apologize for and retract his defamatory statements, all I have ever pursued is my day in court, and this decision now allows me that opportunity.”

The court was not persuaded by Young’s contention that he was acting in the public interest, characterizing him as “an outsider who did not possess the type of knowledge or information that would give rise to an interest or duty on his part” to publish said statements. Further, the court found that his personal attack on Cheema was not relevant to the issues of public discourse he

B.C. Supreme Court judge rejects application of former candidate for Surrey Council, Brian Young, to dismiss action political involvement is not a licence to engage in unfounded character assassination.”

(See more details on judgement below)

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purportedly tried to address.

Freedom of speech should never serve as a platform for irresponsible attacks on an individual’s reputation, said Cheema. “I hope that this decision will offer a lesson that

THE VOICE has for a long time been exposing the rabid racism of some privileged white people in politics, the RCMP and the mainstream media in particular who have resorted to obscene and wild allegations against anyone who has dared to support a Surrey municipal police force. They have resorted to shameless lies, halftruths and distortions. They have targeted South Asians in particular.

It is, indeed, a scandal that some mainstream media journalists have been so one-sided, openly trying to sabotage the will of Surrey residents who �irst elected Doug McCallum as mayor and seven councillors who supported a municipal police force, and then in the provincial election, elected all incumbent NDP MLAs and rejected an incumbent BC Liberal MLA in Surrey on the same issue.

THE ridiculous extent to which McCallum’s opponents have indulged in making wild allegations

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Surrey Vaisakhi Khalsa Day Parade cancelled for 2021

GURDWARA Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, organizer of the annual Surrey Vaisakhi Khalsa Day Parade that was scheduled for April 24, announced on Monday that it is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for the community it serves and in adherence with provincial guidelines for COVID-19, has made the dif�icult decision to announce that the parade will not take place this year.

Last year’s parade had also been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The day-long celebration is the largest Vaisakhi Khalsa Day Parade in the world that draws in excess of 500,000 guests across cultures and religions.

“It is clear that there is no path for an event the size and magnitude of our parade to occur safely within the next three months,” said Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar President Moninder Singh. “We will celebrate this important date in the Sikh calendar within

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Next is recruiting process for sergeants and staff-sergeants SURREY Police Service Chief Constable Norm Lipinski on Thursday announced the appointment of three more inspectors to the SPS’s leadership cadre: Tony Farahbakhchian, Rachel Milne and Benoit Rodrigue.

On March 4, Lipinski had announced the appointment of inspectors Earl Andersen, Steve Drennan and Ryan Hall.

Earlier, Lipinski had announced the selection of three deputy chief constables: Mike LeSage, Jennifer Hyland and Todd Matsumoto; and three superintendents: Lavinder (Lav) Mangat, Allison Good and Michael Procyk.

In his 29 years of policing service with the RCMP, Farahbakhchian has had a wide range of assignments that were local, provincial, national, and international in scope. From UN peace keeping missions in Haiti to operational local policing across the country, he ultimately landed in the Lower Mainland. He is currently an Inspector with “E” Division RCMP – Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit, Financial Integrity Program. His policing experience is varied, from leading community policing initiatives to criminal investigative experience with a focus on financial crimes.

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Initially starting her career in Saskatchewan, Milne later transferred to British Columbia where she has served in several communities within the Lower Mainland. In her 25-year career with the RCMP, Milne has focused on General Duty policing overseeing a media and communications team, a community response team, a school liaison section, a rural policing unit, and has been the liaison for local Indigenous bands. Currently she oversees all operational and administrative aspects of frontline policing for the City of Burnaby and sits on numerous multi-jurisdictional policing committees.

Rodrigue has served with both the

Vancouver Police and the RCMP. He is currently a district inspector with the Canadian Pacific Police Service where he oversees police operations and logistics of five detachments. Throughout his career, he served many communities in many supervisory roles from the ranks of corporal, sergeant, staffsergeant, and inspector. Of note, Rodrigue played an instrumental role with the formation of the Surrey Gang Enforcement Team.

Lipinski said: “With the leadership that is in place we are presently working on a deployment model.

Surrey Police Service is in a strong position to continue the forward momentum. We are moving in the

right direction at the right pace to operationalize a municipal police service. This is an exciting time for the City and for the Surrey Police Service as we move ever closer to becoming the police of jurisdiction and proudly serving the citizens of Surrey.”

The Surrey Police Service is now initiating the recruiting process for experienced officers at the sergeant and staff-sergeant ranks.

Visit the Surrey Police Service website at: Careers | Surrey Police for more information and to make an application.

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Adam Yousef Aboubaker of Coquitlam charged in Highway 99 shooting in Surrey

SURREY RCMP General Investigation Unit (GIU) announced on Wednesday that 22-year-old Adam Yousef Aboubaker of Coquitlam has been charged in relation to Monday’s shooting on Highway 99 in South Surrey.

Surrey RCMP began their investigation following reports of a fight and shooting involving two men in the 13500-block of Highway 99 on March 15 just after 7:30 p.m.

Aboubaker was arrested and has now been charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent to endanger life, and discharging a firearm while being reckless to the life or safety of another person.

The victim is still in the hospital in serious condition. There is no indication of any ongoing risk to the public related to this incident.

On Tuesday, Surrey RCMP had

said that both men were associated to a single vehicle that had been seized by police. A firearm was also recovered from the scene by police.

The initial indications were that this shooting was related to a dispute between parties known to one another. Both men involved in this incident are known to police.

Sgt. Elenore Sturko said that there was no indication at this

time that this shooting was related to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict; however, police were investigating possible links to the drug trade.

Anyone with more information about this incident or dash-cam footage is ask to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous at 1-800222-8477 or www.solvecrime. ca

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Vancouver Police Department’s street check audit nothing more than a public relations strategy

BY KASH HEED THERE are two glaring statements on page one of the recently released Street Check Audit Report that demonstrate how important shaping public opinion has become for the Vancouver Police Department.

One sternly warns that “[p]olice cannot conduct a street check that is random, arbitrary, biased, or based on identify factors such as … race or ethnicity.” The passage, however, only reinforces the standards outlined in BC’s Police Act rather than re�lecting VPD’s current policing methods.

The other is underlined for impact, classifying “[t]hose who have stated that street checks are illegal, even when they are done free of any bias” as “incorrect.” This is the essence of what the report is really trying to accomplish.

The VPD’s new communications approach has direct correlation with an independent study conducted on street checks that was commissioned by the Vancouver Police Board last year. Amidst the research, allegations of racist and inappropriate attitudes from of�icers witnessed on ridealongs surfaced, though they mysteriously never made it into the �inal review presented to the Board.

The information only came to the public’s attention through a third party’s Freedom of Information request.

As a consequence, the VPD’s newly released audit report spends most of its 36 pages trying to defend the antiquated practice of street checks even though they fall well short of their own prescribed code of conduct as well as the law.

In my formative years in the 1980s as a VPD beat cop, “check cards” as they were known back then were ingrained as a rite of passage for anyone hoping to rise through the ranks. At that time, monthly quotas that openly encouraged the targeting of racialized populations due to a misguided belief in causation were reinforced across the department.

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Body cams have apparently been researched internally since 2012, undoubtedly deeming the process as one of the longest investigations in VPD history. Simply put, senior leadership needs to stop delaying support for what is increasingly becoming a pillar of modern policing.

Kash Heed. Photo: Chandra Bodalia pro�iling became compulsory.

Today, the VPD goes to great pains to acknowledge that “[t] here is ethnic/racial statistical disproportionality in data across the entire spectrum of the criminal justice system.” True to form, the numbers presented on 2020 street checks do not seem to indicate a gratuitous focus on any particular racialized group. Instead, the audit report contains a strong emphasis on the ef�icacy of “lawfully conducted” street checks as an invaluable tool for current and future investigations.

Yet the data that the VPD clings to so tightly are the very statistics that expose the weakness in their arguments.

First, the audit emphatically trumpets the fact that street checks decreased by 94.3% from 4,544 in 2019 to 261 in 2020. Ironically, the VPD attributes the drop to “a combination of the public dialogue on street checks and the constraints placed upon the practice by the Standard.” The “Standard” being referred to is the BC Provincial Policing Standard that became law on January 15, 2020. The constraints cited relate to the subsequent provincial mandate for police forces to be in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (and more speci�ically, sections 7, 9, 10 and 15).

Basically, the only reasons the VPD found to rein in the rampant use of street checks were the fundamental

rights enjoyed by every Canadian citizen combined with loud outcries from the public.

This then begs one simple question: if “lawful” street checks were so effective prior to the enactment of provincial guidelines, why was there such a precipitous reduction in one calendar year?

Secondly, there were 3,999 crimes that VPD of�icers came across in 2020 before they were reported (known as on-view crimes), which is an average of one every 132 minutes. This is presented against the backdrop of incessant messaging around street checks only being conducted “because of a concern about a person’s safety or because of suspicious behaviour that the of�icer observes.”

Assuming the latter half of this statement is true, the 3,999 reported on-view crimes would have resulted in far more than the 261 street check records that were presented to the Vancouver Police Board for review.

Something just does not add up.

If the VPD’s claims of utilizing street checks to improve the effectiveness of their of�icers is sincere, there is an obvious tool available that will immediately enhance the transparency, conduct and investigative powers associated with the practice.

Body cams are the missing ingredient that would not only force individual of�icers to improve, but also dramatically increase the department’s capabilities in identifying and solving crimes. In the case of Vancouver, there are two critical determinants necessary to make this aspiration a reality.

First, the City of Vancouver must reconsider its recent budgetary freeze for policing. There is a substantial monetary cost

associated with the implementation of body cams. This of course must be balanced with the evidence presented in the Independent Investigations Of�ice of BC’s 2016 Annual Report, which found that in 93% of cases reviewed, body cams would have assisted in “either exonerating of�icers…of a criminal offence” or provided “Crown counsel with suf�icient information to ensure an appropriate charge evaluation.”

In other words, they are as equally effective at protecting cops as they are in creating a new standard for accountability.

Which brings me to the next piece of the puzzle that needs to change before body cams become even remotely possible in Vancouver. Namely, the VPD must �inally embrace its obligation to be forthright and collaborative with the public.

Body cams have apparently been researched internally since 2012, undoubtedly deeming the process as one of the longest investigations in VPD history. Simply put, senior leadership needs to stop delaying support for what is increasingly becoming a pillar of modern policing.

In an era where there is more access to technology and information than at any point in history, street checks in their current form embody a methodology that is far too arbitrary to justify. As I have indicated to certain members of the Vancouver Police Board, a major reconsideration is in order.

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“Mr. Young has not provided a factual basis to justify his attacks on Mr. Cheema” CONTINUED FROM 1 are exposed in the ruling. The judge, for example, notes: “I … accept that the transition to a local police service and the implementation of that transition were subjects of public interest to citizens of Surrey. In that regard, I accept that some of his comments about Mayor [Doug] McCallum and the council fall within public comment on matters of public interest.

“However, on their face, the tweets about Mr. Cheema do not relate to those issues. Gratuitously adding comments about Mr. Cheema, suggesting improper influence and bullying of Mayor McCallum and the council, abuse of power, and financial malfeasance by an unelected person, does not cloak the comments with the protection of public discourse on those matters.

Mr. Young’s expression does not relate to the public interest issues that he identifies in his notice of application.”

The judge also notes: “In his responsive pleadings, Mr. Young alleges that, before the October 2018 election, in the Earlier Statements, Mr. Cheema told him that he had selected the chief for the new Surrey police force, that the candidate was currently serving as a deputy chief of the VPD, and was South Asian. Mr. Cheema denies that the conversation occurred. The conflict in the evidence is impossible to reconcile.

“In arguing the defence of justification, Mr. Young essentially says that Mr. Cheema: (a) im-

properly influenced Surrey’s Mayor and bullied members of council (Statements); (b) “hand picked” a deputy chief from the VPD to become the Chief Constable of the Surrey Police Department (Statements); (c) advised (if not instructed) Surrey’s council to withhold the release of the Report (Statements); (d) is the ringleader of a group of councillors who are dishonest and unethical (Statements); (e) benefited financially from Doug McCallum’s election as Mayor (Statements).

“Mr. Cheema has addressed each of these allegations in his affidavit. Mr. Young has not provided a factual basis to justify his attacks on Mr. Cheema.

“This is illustrated by considering Statements 2 and 4. The gist of those statements is that Mr. Cheema and Mayor McCallum surreptitiously selected a deputy chief from the VPD to be the chief constable of Surrey’s proposed police department. Those statements cannot be true as the Police Act mandates the process for the selection of the chief constable of a municipal police service and, as is apparent on the record in this application, that process was followed by Surrey.

“Further, the chief constable eventually selected by the Board is not a former member of the VPD, and Mr. Young has not provided evidence that Chief [Norm] Lipinski was known to Mr. Cheema.

“In another illustration, in Statement 5, Mr. Young

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tweeted to his followers that “Bob is making huge $$$ now as you already know.” The thrust of this allegation, and its sting, is that since the election of Mayor McCallum, Mr. Cheema has benefitted financially from their relationship.

“Mr. Young does not provide a justification for that statement. In his response to civil claim, he pleads that the statement was true at the time the tweet was sent. However, Mr. Young’s affidavit does not provide any evidence of the truth of the statement. He says that when he made the comment, he was mindful of Mayor McCallum’s public comments about Mr. Cheema in his acceptance speech on the night of the election. He also relies on what he says Mr. Cheema told him as one of the Earlier Statements about only being in the backroom in respect of his relationship with Mr. McCallum. Neither of these are likely to form an evidentiary basis for the justification of this statement.

“The record on this application does not support Mr. Young’s allegations about Mr. Cheema’s interference with Surrey’s local government or that he profited from his relationship with Mayor McCallum. On that basis, there are grounds to believe that Mr. Young’s defence of justification has no real prospect of success. In other words, I conclude that there is a basis in the record and the law, taking into account the stage of the proceeding, to support a finding that the defence does not tend to weigh more in favour of Mr. Young, acknowledging Mr. Cheema’s burden to establish this conclusion.”

Here are some key excerpts from the ruling: 4] As it applies to this case, the Protection of Public Participation Act [PPPA] seeks to weigh Mr. Cheema’s right to sue to protect his reputation against Mr. Young’s constitutionally protected right to free speech and the public interest in rigorous debate on issues of public interest.

[12] Mr. Young bears the initial onus of demonstrating…that the expression relates to a matter of public interest.

[71] At Mr. Cheema’s request, his counsel sent a letter to Mr. Young indicating that Mr. Young had “embarked on a purposeful campaign on Twitter to attack his reputation and violate his privacy without regard to the legitimacy and truth of what [he had] published.” The letter outlined the Statements. He requested an urgent full, and unqualified, apology and a retraction. Mr. Young did not respond.

[72] Mr. Cheema filed a notice of civil claim on June 3, 2019, claiming injury to his character, credit, and reputation.

[90] Mr. Young’s application…make[s] reference to a matter of public interest in a veiled effort to target Mr. Cheema, a private individual. In the result, Mr. Young has not established that his comments about Mr. Cheema are with respect to a matter of public interest…

[104] Mr. Cheema has addressed each of these allegations in his affidavit. Mr. Young has not provided a factual basis to justify his attacks on Mr. Cheema.

[109] The record on this application does not support Mr. Young’s allegations about Mr. Cheema’s interference with Surrey’s local government or that he profited from his relationship with Mayor McCallum.

[118] According to his affidavit, he [Mr. Young] did not research and investigate the status of Surrey’s transition to a local police service except with the possible exception of his review of the Global Story which he appears to have misconstrued.

123] …Mr. Young exceeded the limits of any social or moral duty or interest that may have existed by using the occasion of council’s deliberations about the police transition process to make a personal attack on Mr. Cheema.

[139] It is difficult, on the factual record, to discern why Mr. Young decided to include Mr. Cheema in his Twitter comments.

[155] I am also satisfied that Mr. Cheema has provided a causal link between Mr. Young’s statements and the harm he has suffered. He has met the requirement of showing the existence of harm connected to Mr. Young’s expression.

[156] It is also relevant that Mr. Cheema first sought an apology and a retraction which suggests that he is not trying to stifle expression, or his critics.

[161] In the context of the record before me, and the stage of the proceedings, I am satisfied that Mr. Cheema has established, on a balance of probabilities, that the harm he has suffered or is likely to suffer as a result of Mr. Young’s expression is sufficiently serious that the public interest in permitting his defamation action to continue outweighs the public interest in protecting Mr. Young’s expression.

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Front-line workers prioritized as COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerates Booking arrangements for front-line workers will be established in the coming weeks and will be communicated clearly and directly to each sector to arrange bookings MORE than 300,000 front-line workers, including first responders, grocery store employees, and teachers and child care workers, will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations over the coming weeks as the Province’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan moves forward ahead of schedule.

“We know how challenging this pandemic has been on our frontline workers,” said Premier John Horgan on Thursday. “Many of these people have come to work throughout this pandemic, continuing to teach and care for our children, stock the shelves of our local grocery store and keep our communities safe. By immunizing these front-line workers, we are making workplaces and communities throughout our province safer.”

Beginning in April, people in priority groups identified by public health and the COVID-19 Workplace Task Group will start to receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca/SII COVISHIELD (AZ/SII) vaccine. These groups include: * first responders (police, firefighters, emergency transport); * K-12 educational staff; * child care staff; * grocery store workers; * postal workers; * bylaw and quarantine officers; * manufacturing workers; * wholesale/warehousing employees; * staff living in congregate housing at places such as ski hills; * correctional facilities staff; and * cross-border transport staff.

These priority groups have been identified as workers in places and sectors where: * the use of personal protective equipment and barriers can be challenging; * outbreaks and clusters have occurred or are ongoing; * workers must live or work in con-

John Horgan (right) and Dr Bonnie Henry. gregate settings; or * maintaining the workforce for a critical service is necessary.

“Our age-based rollout is ahead of schedule and with the AstraZeneca/SII supply arriving, we can protect people working in specific, front-line industries,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Following the latest science and data to identify high-risk industries or critical services will allow us to protect even more people from COVID-19, which in turn, gives our entire communities and our province greater protection from the virus.”

These sectors or settings prioritized for the AZ/SII vaccine are in addition to the workplaces previously identified by public health where vaccines are being used to assist with outbreak response. Currently in B.C., the first shipment of AZ/SII is being deployed to protect people in workplaces identified as having the highest risk of COVID-19 transmission, including: * food processing plants, including poultry, fruit and fish processing; * agricultural operations with congregate worker accommodations, including farms, nurseries and greenhouses; and * large industrial camps with

congregate accommodations for workers.

“The additional supply of the AstraZeneca/SII vaccine allows us to strategically target immunizations to maximize the protection of our province,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer. “With each person who receives any of our three safe and effective vaccines, we are all that much safer.

This targeted outreach builds on the momentum we now have with our age-based program to protect those who have been at work every day, without break and without question, for the past year.”

In total, B.C. expects to receive approximately 340,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine by the end of May 2021. The Province will use a combination of community pharmacists, existing immunization clinics and mobile clinics at some worksites to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to front-line workers.

Booking arrangements for frontline workers will be established in the coming weeks and will be communicated clearly and directly to each sector to arrange bookings.

Workers identified as “front-line” and prioritized for the AstraZeneca vaccine should not call into regional health authority call centres at this time.

“We want to thank everyone in B.C. for doing their part as we rolled out our call centre program to support the largest immunization program in this province’s history,” said Dr. Penny Ballem, Executive Lead, B.C.’s immunization plan rollout.

“We have made significant progress after some initial challenges and we can proudly say that we are on track to have everyone immunized by this summer.”

The age-based vaccine rollout using the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is also accelerating and mov-

ing forward ahead of schedule.

Currently, every senior born in 1941 or before (80 years old and over) and Indigenous peoples born in or before 1956 (65 years old and over) will be eligible to book a vaccination appointment by Friday, March 19.

The next age cohort is eligible to call as early as Saturday, March 20.

The call centre approach through health authorities has now been extended to include those born between the years of 1942 to 1951 (79-70 year olds) and Indigenous peoples born in 1966 and before (55 and over).

This age cohort call-in schedule will begin as follows: * age 79 and Indigenous peoples 55 and older – Saturday, March 20 at noon * age 78 – Monday, March 22 at noon * age 77 – Tuesday, March 23 at noon * age 76 – Thursday, March 25 at noon * age 75 – Saturday, March 27 at noon The call-in schedule for the age 70 to 74 age cohort will be announced in the coming days.

The provincial registration and booking system, both online and by phone, will be implemented starting April 6 for people between the ages of 65-69. As a result, the Province has adjusted timelines for Phase 3 and Phase 4 of B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan.

Everyone in B.C. who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine will now be able to receive a first dose before July 1, 2021 (see backgrounder).

Workers, workplaces and industries prioritized in B.C.’s plan have been identified based on recommendations and input of a number of national and provincial groups, including the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, CO-

VID-19 Workplace Task Group and B.C.’s Immunization Committee.

Learn More: To view the March 18, 2021, PowerPoint presentations, visit: https:// news.gov.bc.ca/files/03.18.2021_ COVID_Immunization_Plan.pdf BACKGROUNDER Timelines for vaccinations As a result of increased vaccine supply and shifting Dose 2 timelines to 16 weeks, B.C. is now in position to adjust previously announced timelines for the general population for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The information held by the vendor is limited to customer names, addresses, COVID-19 rebate cheque amounts and cheque numbers. There is no indication this information was obtained. The event did not

ICBC delays issuing COVID-19 rebate cheques impact ICBC’s systems, which are secure.

ICBC said that ensuring the safety and security of customers’ information is its top priority. It added that it is actively monitoring the situation with the vendor and will work with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (OIPC) if any information has been obtained.

ICBC had planned to issue COVID-19 rebate cheques to customers starting this week,

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BC Liberals criticized the bill and voted against it. (CBC, Global News) “We’ve worked hard to undo the BC Liberals’ choices and reduce car insurance rates for people,” said Singh. “Starting May 1, drivers will pay about $400 less for their insurance every year. It’s clear that the BC Liberals are still not working for people.”

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COMMENTS in the Legislature by BC Liberal MLA Teresa Wat show the BC Liberals continue to support the raiding of ICBC reserves that pushed the auto insurer into the red and took money from the pockets of BC drivers, said Richmond-Queensborough MLA Aman Singh on Wednesday.

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Sikh Motorcycle Club distributing 60,000 masks to frontline workers THE Sikh Motorcycle Club celebrated the New Sikh Year ‘Nanakshahi 553’ on March 14 (Chet 1st) in a different way this year.

The club teamed up with United Sikhs to distribute masks across Canada, including 60,000 masks in B.C. which will be distributed to all essential frontline workers who are in constant need of masks during the pandemic. The club kicked off this distribution project by

donating 5,000 masks to Translink HandyDart. Mark Beeching (ATU Local 1724) and staff from HandyDart received the masks and expressed their gratitude for the donation.

“We will be distributing more masks in the near future to continue extending help to people working in higher risk environments. Let’s all contribute to make things back to normal,” the club said.

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Despite calls for change, Liberals still hold 4-point advantage over Conservatives

ACCORDING to the latest data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute, half of Canadians (49%) say it’s time to switch governing parties in Ottawa, led almost entirely by past Conservative voters (88% say this), and at least one-in-three past NDP (39%), Green (35%), and Bloc Quebecois (40%) voters, respectively. Notably, more than one-in-seven (17%) of those who supported the Liberals in 2019 say the same. About a third of the country (35%) disagrees.

With COVID-19 vaccinations now underway, the notion of a spring election is overwhelmingly unpopular. As Canadians focus on an end to pandemic life, summer is also considered too soon by 63 per cent.

A fall call is palatable to most, however, as two-thirds say an election between September and December would be appropriate.

Whenever an election is called, the priority for the Conservative Party will be figuring out how to endear their leader Erin O’Toole to a broader subsection of the population. Just 29 per cent of Canadians have a favourable view of O’Toole, while positive perceptions of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hover in the mid 40’s.

More Key Findings: * Current vote intention finds the Liberal Party holding a fourpoint advantage over the CPC (35% to 31%), while the NDP is chosen by 19 per cent. * Trudeau has an approval rating of 45 per cent, unchanged from February. * Erin O’Toole’s favourability with 2019 Conservative voters is 64 per cent. Comparatively, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh holds a favourability of 85 per cent and Justin Trudeau has an approval rating of 81 per cent among their party’s 2019 voters. * The Liberal Party has a

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Greater Montreal, 47 per cent would vote for the Liberals and just 10 per cent for the CPC.

IHIT called in after two found dead in Richmond house fire

AT approximately 4:45 a.m. on March 19, Richmond RCMP frontline officers attended the 22000 block of Rathburn Drive to assist with traffic control for a structure fire. Two individuals were subsequently found deceased inside of

the residence.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with the Richmond RCMP. Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase.

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regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

Human remains found in Burnaby

THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is requesting assistance with the investigation of a suspicious death in Burnaby.

On March 18 at 1:57 a.m., Burnaby RCMP frontline members responded to a report of human remains found in a park near the 4300-block of Garden Grove Drive. The circumstances surrounding the remains and the area were deemed to be suspicious and IHIT was called in to investigate.

IHIT is working closely with the Burnaby RCMP, Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the BC Coroner’s Service to gather evidence and complete priority tasks.

“It is very early in the investigation and at this time the priority for investigators is to identify the remains,” said IHIT Detective Lara

Jansen. “The neighbourhood is a mixed-use residential and commercial area and believed to be used frequently, even throughout the overnight hours. Investigators are asking anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam video from the area to contact IHIT.” Jansen told the media that investigators believe it’s a woman, but due to the circumstances involved with the burning of the body that has not yet been confirmed.

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).\

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NEW data published by WorkSafeBC shows significantly higher rates of occupational COVID-19 infection claims among elementary school teachers compared to those teaching in secondary schools, the BC Teachers’ Federation said on Tuesday.

As of March 11, 80 occupational COVID-19 infection claims had been approved for K–7 teachers, compared to 25 for those teaching Grades 8–12.

“The discrepancy in infection rates truly underscores the importance of mask-wearing in classrooms,” said BCTF Presi-

BC elementary school teachers contracting COVID-19 at more than triple the rate of secondary teachers dents, unlike our secondary schools. The lack of transparent data about transmission in schools means we can only guess that the lack of masks is leading to more infections among elementary teachers.”

To date, 89% of elementary school teachers’ COVID-19 claims have been allowed, compared to 74% allowed among registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, and 71% of claims for all occupations. According to the WorkSafeBC website, “Claims are allowed when the evidence is sufficient to establish

Teri Mooring dent Teri Mooring. “Elementary schools aren’t subject to any mask mandates for stu-

the worker has COVID-19 and the risk in the workplace was significantly higher than the ordinary exposure risk.”

In the two weeks since the WorkSafeBC data was last updated, an additional 31 claims for occupational COVID-19 infection were filed by workers in a public school district setting—an increase of nearly 15%.

“The Public Health Officer and government seem to be holding firm with their current mask mandates, so while we continue to advocate for stronger measures, we also

need to rely on parents to talk to their children about the importance of wearing a mask for everybody’s safety,” said Mooring.

The education sector remains second only to the health care services sector in the total number of compensation claims filed with WorkSafeBC for occupational COVID-19 infection. Teachers and staff in public school districts have the third highest number of compensation claims—behind only workers in long-term care and acute care settings— when broken down by sub-

sector. The number of claims registered by public school district workers exceeds those of health care workers in other settings, including community health support services and emergency health care, the BCTF noted.

The BCTF’s WorkSafeBC Advocacy Office is advising all teachers working in a classroom environment where there is a significant risk of exposure to COVID-19 to work with their local union to file a claim with WorkSafeBC should they be diagnosed with the virus.

BCTF President expresses ‘huge relief’ at COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for teachers, education workers

B.C. Teachers’ Federation President Teri Mooring on Thursday, in response to COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for teachers and education workers announced by the Province, said in a statement: “The last year has been incredibly stressful on everyone in the school system. Like all British Columbians, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought stress, anxiety, and even grief to our

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BC Liberals: CBAs are harming local businesses and communities

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Mayors request provincial support for emergency medical care in B.C.

ON March 10, the mayors of 10 Metro Vancouver municipalities sent a letter to Health Minister Adrian Dix reiterating a longstanding request for the Province to expand the range of emergency medical events to which municipal emergency medical responders are called to attend.

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vie said on Tuesday: “With staffing shortages impacting response times for the BC Ambulance Service, we want to work with the Province to ensure public safety and that those most vulnerable and in desperate need of our services have access to it in a timely fashion. We are currently dealing with the dual crises of COVID-19

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Museum of Surrey receives $66,987 for Universal Design upgrade to facility THE Museum of Surrey has received grants from Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, Specialized Equipment ($27,090), and British Columbia Arts Council, Arts Infrastructure Program ($39,897), to complete accessibility improvements to meet Universal Design standards.

“One of the museum’s five values is community – to be inclusive, welcoming every citizen of Surrey and be accessible in every sense – intellectually, culturally, economically, and physically,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “These grants help fulfil this value and

Doug McCallum promote the museum’s mission to ignite imaginations and connect Surrey’s diverse communities through stories, engagement, and connection.”

The two grants provide funding to upgrade all staff and public washrooms to universal design standards including automatic flushing mechanisms, automatic doors, and automatic faucets. In addition, the museum theatre will be upgraded to include a telecoil loop so that people with hearing aids can better hear presentations. This will be especially important for children on school field trips and workshop sessions.

All accessibility upgrades to Museum of Surrey will be completed by late summer.

Suspicious vehicle fire in Whalley THE Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit (GIU) is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred on Monday night in Whalley.

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Langara College Campus Master Plan moves forward after City Council rezoning approval

REZONING related to Langara College’s Campus Master Plan was approved at Vancouver City Council on Thursday, March 11.

The approval means the college moves a step closer in advancing its vision for its West 49th avenue campus over the next 25 years.

“This is an exciting step in the continuing development of our campus. We’re excited to see our vision come to life,” said Dr. Lane Trotter, President and CEO, Langara College. “Our many

stakeholders, including students, employees, Musqueam, and our local neighbourhood, have already provided valuable input and feedback. We thank the City of Vancouver for their support.”

The new Campus Master Plan required rezoning permission to permit the amount and form of new building area that is needed to support the renewal of Langara’s campus in the coming decades.

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strengthen connections with our local communities and Indigenous partners,” said Ian Mass, Chair of Langara’s Board of Governors.

The plan includes facilities that will benefit not only Langara students and employees, but also the local community, such as a new theatre and expanded daycare, and foresees an increase of Indigenization on campus, helping to make Langara even more welcoming to Indigenous students.

A comprehensive and inclusive consultation process informed the development of the planning directions and space requirement estimates and was important to ensure that the recommendations reflect the needs, priorities, and plans of the Langara community.

That process included consultation with the local community, including a public open house on campus for those who live in the neighbourhood to come and see the plans and ask questions.

Party for the Planet returns virtually to celebrate Earth Day THE City of Surrey will host the tenth annual Party for the Planet event virtually on Thursday, April 22 at 5 p.m. hosted on Facebook and YouTube Live. The broadcast will feature environmental education for all ages through virtual workshops, informational videos about Surrey’s sustainable initiatives, music, dance, children’s performances, and Indigenous programming.

The livestream will include a yoga workshop, interactive gardening tips and an Earth Day scavenger hunt. This year’s performers include The Zolas, Andrea Menard, IAMTHELIVING and Teon Gibbs, Glass Forest, Wild Moccasin Dancers and Bobs & Lolo. The virtual event will also kick off the Surrey Love Where You Live initiative encouraging residents to take

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part in neighbourhood cleanups and other activities to help keep their city clean and beautiful.

“Party for the Planet is Surrey’s premier event celebrating nature and raising awareness of how to better care for our environment,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum on Thursday.

“Not only is there plenty of fun and entertainment, but Party for the Planet also helps shine a light on the climate change

emergency. This annual event aligns with Council’s commitment to keep Surrey as a leader of green initiatives and programs in Canada.”

“As we look toward recovery during a year unlike any other, TD continues to advance environmental sustainability as an integral part of our business,” said Andrew Cribb, Senior Vice President and Pacific Region Head, Branch Banking at TD. “We are proud to be a long-time supporter of Party for the Planet and look forward to joining the City of Surrey for the virtual festivities to honour Earth Day this April.”

Party for the Planet will also offer limited free craft and gardening kits to viewers, encouraging residents to share photos for a chance to win prizes. Residents

can pick up free Downtown Surrey BIA environmental kid’s craft kits from Central City Shopping Centre, and native pollinator gardening kits from 99 Nursery and Florist on March 31.

Party for Planet will also mark the launch of another major tree sale event, one of six public tree sale events planned by the city in 2021 to be held from April

23 to May 8 enabling payment and pickup of discounted $20 trees paid for online through the City’s MYSURREY account and later picked up at the Surrey Operations Centre.

For more information visit surrey.ca/partyfortheplanet, facebook.com/partyfortheplanet or instagram.com/surreybcevents.

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Jagmeet Singh demands government promote ‘real competition’ as Rogers strikes deal with Shaw ROGERS Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. on Monday announced a merger in which Toronto-based Rogers has agreed to pay $26 billion to acquire Calgarybased Shaw including debt.

Shaw’s Freedom Mobile competes with Rogers for cellphone subscribers in Ontario, British Columbia

and Alberta.

The deal had federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh demand that the Liberal government act “to enforce price caps and promote real competition instead of protecting the profits of telecoms giants.”

In a statement, Singh said: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have

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“Big telecom companies are gouging Canadians and continuing to make massive profits in a time where most families are struggling to get by. A merger between two of Canada’s biggest providers will just make it worse.”

Singh noted: “For generations these telecoms giants have essentially had no competition. They make huge profits, and Liberal and Conservative governments let them.

“Canadians pay some of the highest rates in the world for cellphone and internet service – and Canada’s telecoms giants put profits ahead of offering quality services that people need in their daily lives. “[Prime Minister] Justin Trudeau’s “ask nicely” strategy when it comes to

Jagmeet Singh fighting for fairness for Canadians has been a total failure, and this buy out will only help big telecom companies profit more on the backs of Canadians.”

Singh added: “New Democrats will continue to fight to lower cell and internet costs – so Canadians can get better access at better prices and have a more affordable life.”

CONSERVATIVE Critic for Jobs and Industry, Pierre

Poilievre, in a statement said: “Conservatives are focused on ensuring competition, affordability, and jobs in Canada’s telecommunications sector.

“The proposed plan by Rogers to purchase Shaw is a large transaction with a number of considerations that must be studied. Conservatives will be reviewing this deal to ensure it helps create competition, affordability for Canadians, and jobs.

“We are pleased to see the Competition Bureau is reviewing this proposed deal and look forward to its findings.

“Canadians pay some of the highest cell phone and internet rates in the world.

Conservatives will continue to stand up for Canadian consumers and ensure their interests are put first.”

NDP urges Trudeau to act following resignation of Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor

FEDERAL NDP Critic for Women and Gender Equality, Lindsay Mathyssen, on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make concrete changes in the Canadian Armed Forces to deal with gendered discrimination and harassment.

Mathyssen said: “Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor’s decision to leave the Canadian Armed Forces shows that the culture within this organization is toxic and unwelcoming to women. These instances of sexual misconduct are not isolated, there is a well documented pattern of gendered discrimination and harassment making it impossible for women in the forces to thrive and serve equally.”

She added: “The Prime Minister needs

to stop ignoring these allegations and make concrete changes to the system now, before more women like Lt.-Col. Eleanor Taylor are forced out of their careers. This is his responsibility; he promised this three years ago but members of our forces are still left waiting.”

Mathyssen said: “Women across the country are watching closely to see how the Prime Minister handles these allegations of sexual harassment and violence. So far he has only shown that he does not take them seriously. Women are concerned, upset and some are scared of losing a career they’ve spent their lives building. The Prime Minister needs to stand with them and be a true ally. ”

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Online grant program expands to support more businesses IN response to a high number of applications, the B.C. government is investing an additional $30 million in the Launch Online Grant program.

The Launch Online Grant program provides up to $7,500 to businesses to help build or expand an e-commerce site to reach more customers and to sustain and grow their business.

The government said an online presence is integral for businesses that want to adapt their operations to better reach customers in their community, throughout B.C. and beyond. These changes will help approximately 4,000 more businesses market their products and services online.

“Many small businesses have had to change the way they operate as more and more people shifted to online purchasing during the pandemic. Our government has been there to help

Premier John Horgan and Ravi Kahlon.

Photo: B.C. Government these businesses adapt,” said Premier John Horgan on Wednesday. “By expanding eligibility to our successful launch online program, more B.C. small businesses from the hardest hit sectors will have access to the tools they need to boost their online presence, grow their e-commerce capacity and

become more resilient as we build toward a brighter future.”

The new funding is in addition to the February 2021 announcement of $12 million to support 1,500 businesses to enhance or establish their online presence. Currently, over 3,500 businesses from around

the province have applied, demonstrating the need for these supports.

Businesses in the hard-hit tourism sector, like tour operators or hotels, and businesses in the service industry, such as massage therapists, personal trainers or hair stylists, can now access the grants to build or improve their online booking systems.

As part of the eligibility enhancements, 30% of the grant funds will now be reserved for Black, Indigenous and people of colourowned (BIPOC) businesses. This is expanded from the original 25% of grant funds that were reserved for Indigenous and rural businesses.

“The Launch Online Grant program responds to the way the pandemic has changed the business world, and the strong demand shows we are filling an untapped need,” said

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. “In addition to expanding the program, we are reserving a portion of the funds for BIPOC businesses because our recovery must be inclusive, taking care to not leave people behind.”

As part of the program, successful applicants will work with local B.C. service providers to complete their online store. Through this model, the grant funding can be reinvested in B.C.-based marketing and technology companies to generate revenues for local companies and help secure and grow jobs.

“The pandemic has impacted so many people throughout B.C., it has also disproportionately impacted people and communities of colour,” said Nerissa Allen, President, Black Business Association of BC. “I am pleased to see fund-

ing set aside for the Black, Indigenous and people of colour business community. This change, combined with opening the grant program to service-based businesses, will give business owners and entrepreneurs the opportunity to access funds that will help revive their business.”

The Launch Online Grant program is part of StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan. The plan focuses on a recovery that is innovative, sustainable and inclusive. It outlines the latest steps the Government of British Columbia is taking to help people, businesses and communities come out of COVID-19 stronger, without leaving people behind, the government said.

The program is administered by Alacrity Canada.

Small and medium-sized businesses can apply online: www.launchonline.ca

Court of Appeal Act amendments improve access to justice THE B.C. government announced on Monday that it has introduced amendments to the Court of Appeal Act that, if passed, will make the process of filing an appeal easier to understand and more efficient for lawyers and people who are self represented.

Currently, individuals who want to bring an appeal must refer to different resources – the Court of Appeal Act, the Court of Appeal Rules and Practice Directions. These amendments consolidate information and simplify procedures to make it easier for people to read and navigate the act.

The changes to the act will allow the court to modernize its functions, most particularly the ability to hear appeals through less traditional

means (e.g., videoconference), where appropriate.

The language in the act will be simplified, making it easier to understand. Frequently used sections of the act will be more prominent, so people can source and access information more efficiently.

The language of the act will be matched to the Court of Appeal Rules so wording is consistent between the two documents.

These amendments are among recommendations that emerged from a public consultation the Province undertook in 2019. The Province worked closely with the Court of Appeal in developing this legislation.

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Surrey RCMP seize over a kilogram of crystal meth and about $20,000 AFTER a month-long drug trafficking investigation, the Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit (CRU) have seized approximately $20,000 in cash and over a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine.

This investigation began on February 15, when Surrey RCMP CRU launched a project targeting suspected drug trafficking linked to a Cloverdale residence.

On March 15, the investigation led officers to a parking lot in the 2000-block of 152 Street where they observed

suspected drug trafficking activity between two men and a woman. All three individuals left the area and were engaged by police separately.

One man left the parking lot on foot and was arrested nearby. He is alleged to have had approximately $20,000 in cash in his possession at the time of his arrest. The

second man left the area in a vehicle, and was also arrested nearby. Prior to his arrest, the man was observed allegedly throwing a container from his vehicle.

When the container was recovered by police, they discovered it was filled with approximately a kilogram of suspected crystal methamphetamine. The woman was arrested at a residence in the 18400-block of 56 Avenue.

On March 16, a search warrant was executed at the residence on 56 Avenue.

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the residence, officers located approximately 554 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, drug packaging materials, and a replica Glock handgun. Officers also located stolen identification, cheques and license plates.

All three individuals have been released from police custody. Charges have not yet been laid, as further investigation is underway. A report to the BC Prosecution Service is anticipated.

“This was a dynamic investigation requiring the officers

to take quick actions to prevent the loss and destruction of evidence,” says Inspector Harm Dosange, Surrey RCMP Community Support and Safety Officer. “The drugs seized were equivalent to over 6,000 doses, which has a direct impact on the safety of our community.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www. solvecrime.ca.

BC Association of Chiefs of Police thanks government for vaccine priority VANCOUVER Police Deputy Chief Constable Howard Chow, President of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, in a statement regarding vaccines for frontline workers, said on Thursday: “On behalf of police leaders and police officers throughout B.C., I would like to thank government for rec-

ognizing the unpredictable work of first responders and making the AstraZeneca/SII COVISHIELD vaccine available to frontline police officers.

“Police operations did not change significantly when the pandemic began and crime in B.C. did not stop.

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“We also send our sincerest thanks to the healthcare workers who have done invaluable work to protect our most vulnerable communities over the past year and are continuing their important work through immunization efforts.”

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VANCOUVER Police have identified the victim in the city’s third homicide of 2021 as Shania Paulson, 24, who died after being shot inside the Arco Hotel in Downtown Eastside just before 4 a.m. on March 17.

VPD officers responded to the hotel at Pender and Abbott streets around 4 a.m. on Wednesday and discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to hospital, but later died.

Police continue to investigate the homicide and no arrests have been made.

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BC RCMP notifies IIO BC of Surrey incident THE BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Surrey that resulted in serious injury to one person.

Just after 1:30 p.m. on March 16, Surrey RCMP officers were called to a collision at the intersection of 100 Avenue and 148 Street involving an unmarked police vehicle being op-

erated by an officer from the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team and two civilian vehicles.

The police officer and the driver of one of the civilian vehicles were treated at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries. The driver of the second civilian vehicle was transported to a local area hospital by BC Emergency

Health Services with what are believed to be serious injuries.

According to the IIO BC, a black unmarked Emergency Response Team (ERT) pickup truck was travelling eastbound on 100 Avenue. At the intersection with 148 Street, there was a collision involving the ERT truck, a grey Honda sedan and a white BMW SUV. The sole occupant of the Honda

was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The IIO BC and the Surrey RCMP with assistance from the Lower Mainland Integrated Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist Services (ICARS) are conducting concurrent investigations into the circumstances around the collision. Witnesses or those with dash-cam or other video of the inci-

dent are asked to contact the IIO BC. IIO BC is investigating to determine whether police actions are linked to the person’s injuries.

The IIO is asking any person with relevant information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc. ca website.

Stolen medical devices recovered with help of public SURREY RCMP announced on Tuesday that two medical devices that were stolen from a vehicle in Whalley have been recovered with the assistance of the public.

On March 10, Surrey RCMP received information regarding a theft from a vehicle from which two Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines, used for sleep apnea, were stolen in the 10100-block of University Drive. The machines were contained inside cases that

looked like ones carrying cameras, making them a target for thieves looking for opportunities to steal high value items.

The machines were comprised of a hose, mask, adaptor, and a power cord.

Police believed that the suspect(s) may have discarded the machines upon realizing the cases contained medical equipment.

After other investigative avenues were unsuccessful, Surrey RCMP asked for

help from the public to locate the devices.

Two days later, on March 14, a member of the public turned the stolen equipment over to police in a Whalley parking lot. It is not known where the person obtained them.

“We would like to thank the public and our media partners for helping with the recovery of the medical equipment and of course, the person who turned the items in,” said Surrey RCMP Media Relations

Officer, Cpl. Joanie Sidhu. “The owner of the equipment has been contacted and has also expressed their gratitude.”

Surrey RCMP frontline officers are arranging with the owner to return the items to them. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-2228477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

Suspected impaired driver arrested after crashing into Surrey roadblock SURREY RCMP on Tuesday said that a collision occurred on Monday night in the eastbound lanes of Highway 99, west of the Highway 91 interchange, in Newton at approximately 10:18 p.m. An eastbound vehicle struck a stationary police car that was

part of a road closure related to a shooting incident, which had occurred earlier on Highway 99.

The officer in the police car and the driver of the civilian vehicle received non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the civil-

ian vehicle was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

The driver was released from custody and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with more information about this incident or dash-cam footage is asked to

Charges approved in series of indecent acts

ON March 15 at approximately 3:45 p.m., the New Westminster Police Department responded to calls of a male exposing himself in the area of 1st Street and St. Patrick Street.

Responding members obtained a description of the male, and within the hour a suspect was located and taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. The investigation also determined the male had exposed himself to another female in the area of 4th Street and 4th Avenue.

A 39-year-old New Westminster resident, Eugene Sung, has now been charged with three counts of committing an indecent act and two counts of failing to comply with release order.

Sung was also charged on December 4, 2020, with two counts of sexual assault in regards to a groping incident that occurred in the 200-block of 7th Street.

“These types of crimes can be largely underreported,” said Sgt. Sanjay Kumar on Thursday. “These women absolutely did the right thing in calling 9-1-1 and because of their quick thinking and being able to provide an accurate description of the suspect, our officers were able to locate the male and arrest him quickly.”

The victims have been connected with the Victim Assistance Unit for support. The male has since been released but is now subject to house arrest except under limited exceptions.

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7743 115 ST, DELTA

SHOWINGS : SAT 2-4, SUN 11-1 PM

10,800 SQ.FT. LOT. SUB DIVIDABLE LOT

Beautiful property live in it yourself or tear down and build your dream home. Showings on Saturday 2-4 PM and Sunday 11-1 PM. Call now to book private showing.Wont last long. Spacious 6-bedroom, 2-bathroom house centrally located in Vancouver, 10 mins drive to downtown close to SkyTrain station, community centre. Walking distance to schools, shopping, groceries, coffee shops and restaurants. This cute family home offers character features throughout & a fantastic fenced-in yard.

It is a perfect house if you are looking to renovate or tear it down. Lots of potential here so bring your decorating ideas. Good holding property with good rental and potential redevelopment in the future. Check with city to verify.

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Beautiful 90 by 120 lot. Third reading done, waiting on docs from city. Potential to build 2 single family homes once subdivision goes through. The houses on proposed "Lots A and B would have 253 m2 (2,723 ft2) of above-ground oor area with an in-ground basement oor area of 121 m2 (1,302 ft2) for a total oor area of 374 m2 (4,026 ft2)." from city docs--

$1,400,000

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Caesarstone Countertops and Thermador appliances in kitchen. Sunny Library/Home office on the main. Ensuites in all 4 bedrooms. Vaulted ceilings in the Master bedroom. Riobel and Kholer xtures in bathrooms.

On the lower oor, Games room, Wet bar, and Screening room. Sonos HiFi sound system throughout the house. All Systems roughed in for potential in-lawsuite.ClosetoCostco,HighwaysandShopping.

LOCATION! LOCATION! Renovate or build your Perfect home on a LARGE 60x119 at lot on one of the best streets in the popular Crest neighborhood. This 2340 sqft home features a main oor with original hardwood oors, 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen, large living room, huge 250 sqft ex/mud room. The basement includes 2 bedrooms & its own separate entrance. Lane access with a 18'x24' detached garage. Walking distance to Cariboo Hill Secondary, Armstrong Elementary & St. Michaels School.Callforaprivateshowing.

19,074 sq ft lot . APPROVED for 3 RSC LOTS with coach homes off back lane with City of Delta. Central Location, Private Setting, PrivateYard.

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Vaccines, Out-migration and Detached Homes: What’s Going to Drive Real Estate in 2021?

In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic amplified trends that were already underway in Canada’s residential real estate markets. Even with the pandemic, 2020 finished strongly and all indications point to more of the same for 2021.

The role COVID-19 vaccines will play remains to be seen, though bringing the pandemic under control could spark a resurgence of interest in city living.

After cooling in March 2020 with the country’s first lockdown, the market for detached and single-family homes turned white hot and stayed that way, fuelled by workers’ needs for home office space and by older Canadians accelerating plans to retire to cottage country.

By the end of December, sales activity was up 47.2%, the national average sales price jumped 17.1%, and the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) climbed 13% — all year-over-year. Real estate in Canada went from weakness because of COVID-19 to strength despite COVID-19.[ That performance was based on high demand, the persistence of low interest rates and ongoing tightness in housing supply, says CREA’s Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart. “With COVID-19 vaccines now rolling out, the question is how will the market respond—and what trends are likely to continue?”

Urban out-migration will continue By some accounts, it might have seemed Cana-

dians packed up and left cities in droves in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. That out-migration trend was likely exaggerated, Cathcart says.

“A natural flow of buyers out of cities is part of the real estate cycle: growing families move where there’s more space for kids, retirees seek out quieter, more scenic places to live.

These moves may have seemed more pronounced last year because they weren’t offset by the usual flow of young buyers and new Canadians into cities due to pandemic-related restrictions.”

According to Cathcart, regions like the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will likely continue to see urban out-migration in 2021—centres with surrounding smaller and medium-sized cities where people can gain space without giving up access to hospitals, schools and urban amenities such as high-performing internet.

“This was a trend even before the pandemic, as people looked for more affordable places to live. The saying was, ‘Drive until you qualify’: go away from the city centre until you reach an area where you could secure an affordable mortgage.”

Today, with remote work likely to remain a phenomenon even after the pandemic subsides, more people may choose to live away from cities because they don’t need to commute, he says.

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Already rezoned to allow for 2 houses in sardis very quiet street nicely renovated house with 7700 sq ft lot.

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GREAT LOCATION!! DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. PLA already in place for 2 lots. Come and view this split entry home on a 9350 sq. ft. lot with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, unfinished basement with separate entry. The detached garage can house 4 vehicles and is 31 X 34 with high ceilings for all the room you need to work in or store your toys. Buyer to verify information at City Hall. Centrally located and in walking distance to various schools. Close to all amenities and in a great family neighbourhood.

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5504 125A STREET, SURREY

West Newton, Rancher with 3761 Sqft lot. Main floor have Living room, dining room, K i t c h e n , f a m i l y ro o m , 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms. walking distance both Schools, Close all Amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

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13833 60 AVENUE, SURREY

6 Bed • 5 Bath • 2,813SF ASKING ONLY

$1,299,000

5 Bed • 3 Bath • 10,497 SF lot

Sullivan Station 3 Story house built in 2015 with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen, family room, Sundeck and 4 piece bathroom. Above 4 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms and Legal Basement suite with 2 Bedroom and 2 bathroom .All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

$1,649,000

Panorama Ridge 2 Storey custom built property is sitting on a 10,497 sf lot surrounding by trees in a tranquil settings. 2665 Sqft home with 5 bedrooms and 3 Full bath.

Main floor have living room, Kitchen, dining room 3 bedrooms + 2 full baths, storage space and Basement have 2 bedroom suite.

Ideally located in a neighbourhood full of million-dollar homes and close proximity to Highway 10, 99 and 91. located only steps to Colebrook Elementary School, Joe Brown Park and Mud Bay Park.

7448 140 ST, SURREY

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$1,099,000 6960 126A ST, SURREY

8762 BROOKE ROAD, DELTA

4 Bed • 2 Bath • 14,187 SF lot ASKING ONLY

$1,299,900

Attention Builders & Investors! HUGE lot in beautiful rancher on a 14,187 SF Lot. 3 story Building plan made close to 5800 sqft home+ Big shed, Abrorist Report, Survey & Trusses package are available.

Rented out for month to month $2800 + Utility. This home just over 1,900 SF of efficient living space as well as a 200 SF solarium / sunroom. Close to public transit, parks, Alex Fraser bridge and across the street from Brooke Elementary. 4 bed, 2 bath, large living room & large family room with a good size kitchen and dining room. This home have potential, renovate this already charming rancher to the perfect home with a large backyard. Or use the 14,187 sqft lot to build your dream home.

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40 UNITS FOR SALE (T/HOME SITE) WITH PLA APPROVED 90 UNITS CONDO SITE FOR SALE (PLA APPROVED) Beautiful property with 3 lots PLA approved by City of Surrey, lot sizes from 25000, 12500, 10000 sq. feet.

Please don't walk to the property without an appointment and no sale sign on the property as per seller's request. Please arrange a safe showing and consider COVID-19 rules. COVID waiver form is required for all showings. Registered daycare running the house.

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Urban Era Builders & Developers Ltd is currently hiring Four Permanent/ full-time Carpenters to join their team as soon as possible $28/hour (Overtime after 40 hours per week) + 4% vacation pay. minimum 40 hours per week. Start As soon as possible.

English -Oral and written.Completion of High school is required. At least 2 years of experience in the trade OR 3 to 4-year apprenticeship program in carpentry duties:Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, Determine specifications and calculate requirements; Prepare layouts according to building codes, using measuring tools; Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials; Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, erect walls and roof systems; Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware; Maintain, repair and renovate wooden structures in residential and commercial buildings; May supervise other construction workers.Work Location: various construction sites throughout 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.

Hurricane Damp Roofing LTD is looking forward to hire 2 permanent fulltime Insulators to join their constructive team.Wage:$ 29/hr– 40 hours per week. Start As soon as possible Location: 6158 143 Street, Surrey, BC V3X0E5(Various locations through lower mainland )Language at work: English. A combination of over four years of work experience in the related field and high school education.

Job Duties: Apply insulation materials to walls, floors, and ceilings of buildings and other structures, determine insulation requirements and select type of insulation required based on the drawings and specifications, Measure and cut insulating material to required dimensions using hand and power tools, Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods, Fit insulation around obstructions and between studs and joists, Install vapor barriers, Apply waterproofing cement over insulating materials to finish surfaces.

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Salary: $21 per hours + 4 % vacation pay Work Location: Various construction sites within the lower mainland Job Duties: Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas. Clean surfaces and mix compounds for filling joints and smoothing out surfaces. Clean the work area after the shift. Handover drywall sheets for installation.Mix, pour and spread materials used in drywall installation.Perform other duties as directed by drywall installer and construction supervisor. Ability to walk, stand, crouch, for long periods.Able to lift heavyweight.

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Aquaguard Roofing Ltd located at 6481- 131A Street, Surrey BC, V3W7P4 is currently hiring 2 candidates to fill the position of roofers. full time/permanent position.applicant should be able to read, write and speak EnglishWage: $27 per hours + 4 % vacation pay. 40 hours per week Location of work: Throughout lower mainland. JOB DUTIES: Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes, and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings. 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 sheet metal flashings. Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs. Estimate materials required and quote costs. Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level. Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools.Completion of secondary school is a must and a minimum of two years of related experience is required.Interested candidates can email their resume at aquaguardroofingltd@gmail.com.We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, and newcomers to apply for the job.

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Mercedes-Benz 2021 GLA 250 4MATIC SUV Auto review by Veeno Dewan The compact five-door Mercedes-Benz’GLA350 is the smallest and most affordable SUV in the prestige auto makers lineup. Newly revised, with a high greenhouse and a tight premium look to it, the GLA makes a lot of sense if you don’t need a bigger more expensive SUV, but still hanker for the three pointed star on your driveway.

The GLA is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired an 8-speed automatic transmission and Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheeldrive system. For 2021, the redesigned GLA is offered in three variants, starting with the $42,400 GLA 250 with 221 horsepower and 258 poundfeet of torque. The two AMG variants; the $52,900 GLA 35, with 302 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from a well massaged AMG four cylinder with a 100 km/h in only 4.9 seconds!

Meanwhile, the $60,500 GLA 45 offers a killer 382 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque from its hand built AMG four cylinder with a blistering a zero-to-100 km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

We tested the more sedate 221 horsepower GLA250 priced at $42,000 equipped with the Premium Package, Technology Package, Navigation Package, Heated Nappa Leather Steering Wheel, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, 360 Camera and active Parking Assist for a total of $50,875 plus destination and taxes.

Interior – wise, the Mercedes’ has a wonderful cabin. A twopiece panoramic sunroof, which comes standard on all GLA models and adds a light airy feel to the cabin, There are turbine-like air vents set off the dash which is itself a work art - slick twin flat screen panels, are directly in front of the driver to replace the usual gauges. The Premium package at $3,600 replaces the standard twin seven-inch display screens with 10.25-inch units. The Premium package brings the excellent new MBUX feature with the “Hey, Mercedes” voice functionality to the infotainment system that allows you to do such things as turn on the heated steering wheel, play a certain song, or navigate you to the nearest restaurant should you get the munchies. The Premium package also offers the $1,600 Technology package.

It includes LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beams. , and an Off-Road oriented mode for “light off terrain” driving, giving you incline angles on the screen and automatically adjusts your crawl speed, The new blind spot assist with Exit Warning system is included in the Premium package, a system which alerts the driver for cyclists coming up behind and warns the driver once parked for up to three minutes after the car is turned off.

Also cool is the available augmented reality-enhanced navigation system that provides arrows and addresses super imposed on map directions.

It also includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, phone connectivity and available wireless charging pad and a USB-C charge port. There is plethora a of high quality materials, smooth Artico leather on the seats, brushed metal speaker grill trim, along woh chrome and meta. There is a column-mounted shifter, center-console-mounted infotainment controller. Mercedes has added more room so to fix the problem of a previous cramped rear cabin. Rearseat passengers gain almost five inches of extra legroom, as well as more shoulders and elbow room. Cargo capacity is increased compared with the old model to 435L and the rear seats fold flat for more versatility offering 1,430 L. On the road, the MercedesBenz feels and rides better with a more compliant suspension over rough pavement.

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Acceleration and pickup is good, with torque coming on smoothly from the turbo 4 engine. The GLA 250 uses a seven-speed DCT, switch to the available Sport drive mode setting, and the sevenspeed shifts quicker. You can use the Shifter paddles to use manual mode. Front-wheelbiased system, distributing 80 per cent of the power toward the front wheels in comfort and eco drive modes, with a 70/30 split in sport mode. The off-road package that features a mode to simulate a locking differential, balancing the power distribution at 50/50 front and rear. Steering feel is a little light, but body roll is better managed this time around.

From a fuel efficiency perspective, the GLA 250 is now slightly better than last year, achieving an overall combined average of 8.7 L/100 of premium fuel.

The only downside I can see is that some safety and driving aids come in are extra cost options packages and add a hefty whack to the MRSP – But I would still consider them, as they do add to the ownership experience. To sum up, the GLA250 is a very attractive package- a premium German SUV that makes a lot of sense.

It can be expensive with extra cost options, so tick boxes carefully. Highly recommended if only a Mercedes -Benz will do.

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2021 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring: PHEV Hybrid Luxury SUV is a Winner!

Autoreview by Veeno Dewan The Aviator is Lincoln’s re-entry back into the completive midsize luxury SUV segment, and slots in between the brands Nautilus and Navigator, offering seven-seat three-row capacity, a rear-wheel drive platform, and for the first time in a Lincoln, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, It’s hard not to call the Aviator one of the best looking Lincolns in a while, the signature rectangular grill has a top grade silver mesh finish, and there is a full width light bar at the e rear.

The look is sleek, yet pleasingly substantial with just the right amount of chrome trim, meaty fenders and neat character lines. The Lincoln Aviator gets some added bling with either 21 or 22-inch wheels, and plenty of luxury options such as: 30-way adjustable front seats with massage feature, softclose doors, and a 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D stereo system.

And, not to mention a bundle of standard driver-assistance features and of course two versions of the semi-autonomous ls Co-Pilot360 system. Buyers can choose a twin-turbo V-6 engine or a plug-in-hybrid powertrain using the same V-6 on the Grand Touring hybrid model as tested. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available as an option.

The Grand Touring hybrid model offers a 13.6 kilowatt-hour battery and the addition of a 101-hp/221 pound-feet electric motor. Paired with the 3.0-litre 400 horsepower/415 poundfeet EcoBoost V6, the total power output for the Grand Touring is an impressive 494-hp and 634 pound-feet of torque.

The Grand Touring is a demon off the line with a 100 kilometres an hour in less than six seconds time. As for fuel economy, the GT is rated at 10.3 L/100 km

by Transport. If you keep your daily commute under 30 kilometres or so, the Grand Touring hybrid will run emissions-free solely on electric power right up to 130 kilometres an hour.

The Gran Touring charges in about four hours on a Level 2 charge through a dedicated charging port. An l 110 Volt charge will take about 8 hours.

This rig ain’t cheap! The Base GT costs $81,500. While our luxury tester came with op-

tion packages that boosted the price to $94,956 plus $2,150 for destination.

Equipment wise, the Lincoln offers a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability- all standard on the Lincoln Aviator. A smartphone’s Bluetooth signal can be used to unlock and start the Aviator in place of the key. The Aviator’s standard Co-Pilot360 system of driver-assistance technologies, while the optional Co-Pilot360 Plus adds: adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and a self-parking system that will steer the vehicle into both parallel and perpendicular spots. Key safety features are very comprehensive Interior wise, Lincoln have pulled out he stops! The dashboard is upholstered in genuine leather and stretches dramatically with a large touchscreen embedded into it. Acres pf plush leather and gleaming wood coat he doors, center console and elsewhere.

Chrome and metal accent pieces gleam all setting off the rich brown coloured leather seats. The push button gear selector is easy to use, but there are also handy buttons and traditional climate controls knobs. It really is one of the best SUV interiors I have seen for a while. The interior doors handles are replaced by magical soft close push buttonssomething you find only on the most expensive super cars.

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seats (a bench seat is also available) is also well upholstered, and finished to a high standard. Access to the third row of two seats, is via folding second row seats.

On the road, despite the heavy weight of the Aviator, it is no slug off the line with a firm push in the back in electric mode as you drive off. There is also no trace of wallow or extreme body roll in corners. I like the seamless transition between the gas engine and the hybrid unit.

The Lincoln Aviator features a “Drive Mode” control wheel, which allows you to change the Aviator’s reactions. The available modes are Excite -for performance, Conserve - for eco driving, Normal for city driving, Slippery mode for the wet and Deep Conditions for off-road conditions. Normal is the best mode, although Excite mode which sharpens the SUV’s responsiveness, holding gears s a tad under acceleration, as well as mitigating stability control and traction control for a more spirited feel.

To sum up, Lincoln has upped the game and gives buyers a solid domestic alternative to the German in this sector with its mix of premium features, luxury and technology. Highly recommended as one of the best luxury SUVS around.

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Director Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitrage) sure must have done his homework to zero in in the truth and facts in helming this crackerjack high stakes drama that will hold your undivided attention throughout its 118 riveting minutes. Inspired by a true story man on a mission agent Jake Kelly comes across as the ultimate good guy. Out to fight the good cause is versatile Armie Hammer (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) who plays this gutsy DEA agent who goes deep undercover in an effort to silence a Montreal mafioso kingpin despite having his own personal baggage to deal with which brings the fight even closer to home, Almost simultaneously trying to battle this sordid hotbed of drugs is Claire Riemann , a mother on

edge over the death of her son. Trust Alberta born Kelowna raised Evangeline Lilly (Ant-Man) to wear her heart on her sleeve as the mom on a mission. As if this isn’t enough drama for one good film we also see now big pharma will go to whatever lengths are necessary to bring its product to market - no matter what the cost. Enter research professor extraordinaire Dr. Tyrone Brower whose findings may not exactly mean he’s that much of a team player.

Academy Award winning actor Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight) again puts forth his usual command yet compassionate performance.

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Three different tracks come together In This impactful movie. Just like it’s appropriate name suggests Crisis involves the evil world of the drug industry - specifically the opioid crisis and the more dreadful Fentanyl plague - something which the coastal city of Vancouver British Columbia knows all too well. Say hello useless politicians and gutless judges. Our story bounces back and forth between Montreal and Detroit and follows the converging paths of an undercover F.B.I. Agent, the lads and lasses from the RCMP and a desperate mother trying to learn why her innocent son perished.

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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh tells Centre to shun ego on farm laws Chandigarh (IANS): Making it clear that his government was totally opposed to the Centre’s farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday urged the Government of India not to make a prestige issue out of it.

Instead, immediately scrap the legislations and bring in new laws after fresh discussions on the issue with the farmers, he suggested.

The Chief Minister also declared that “we will go to the Supreme Court if the President does not give assent to the state amendment bills”, which he said the Governor was still to forward them for presidential approval, even though the Vidhan Sabha had unanimously passed the Bills, with all parties voting for them.

It was tragic, however, that the Akalis and AAP had later started playing political games on the issue, he added.

Addressing the media on the completion of four years of his government, the Chief Minister declared he could not see any middle path to break the stalemate between the farmers and the Government of India.

The Centre should scrap the farm laws, sit with the farmers and make new legislations in their place, he said.

“What’s the use of making it a prestige issue?” he asked, asking the Centre, “How many more farmers do you want to kill (with your adamant stand)?”

There are poor farmers

Amarinder Singh sitting out there, with women and elderly, he pointed out, adding that Punjab alone has lost 112 farmers’ lives since the agitation began. “The Constitution has been amended more than 100 times in the past, so why can it not be done again to scrap these laws?” he asked.

The Chief Minister said he failed to understand why the Central government was trying to break the age-old time-tested relationship between farmers and arhtiyas.

The new laws are not an improvement on the existing system but will destroy the farming sector, he said, asking where the poor farmers (comprising 75 per cent of Punjab’s farmers) would go in case of need once the arhtiyas or commission agents are replaced by big faceless corporates.

Delhi does not understand agriculture, he further remarked, in response to a question on the new FCI policy

of direct payment to farmers, which he said he was not in favour of.

In any case, said the Chief Minister, agriculture was a state subject and the Centre had no right to legislate on the matter.

He flayed the Central government for trying to destroy the federal structure enshrined in the Constitution by encroaching on state powers.

On the governor’s inaction on the state bills, the Chief Minister asked, “Are we a democracy or not?”

Punjab took a unanimous decision and the Governor had no business to sit on the files, which it was his duty to forward to President for assent under Article 254 (2) of the Constitution.

He recalled that in the matter of the Land Acquisition Act, the BJP-led Gujarat government had also similarly passed amendment bills, which the then President had consented to.

India has supplied over 58 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 70 nations New Delhi (IANS): The Indian government has supplied as many as 70 nations with over 58 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far, parliament was informed on Tuesday.

In a reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said 58.38 million vaccine doses have been dispatched to foreign countries from India.

Bangladesh has emerged as the biggest beneficiary, receiving 9 million doses from India.

Other recipients include India’s neighbours such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar, North American nations such as Canada and Mexico, Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE, Caribbean islands such as St Lucia and St. Vincent & Grenadines, European nations such as the UK and Serbia, South American nations such as Brazil and Suriname, African countries such as Kenya, South Africa and Rwanda, and many others.

In press release on January 19, the Ministry of External Affairs had stated: “Immunisation programme is being implemented in India, as in other countries, in a phased manner to cover the healthcare providers, frontline workers and the most vulnerable. Keeping in view the domestic requirements of the phased rollout, India will continue to supply COVID-19 vaccines to partner countries over the coming weeks and months in a phased manner. It will be ensured that domestic manufacturers will have adequate stocks to meet domestic requirements while supplying abroad.”

Earlier, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had told IANS that vaccinating the world along with India’s own people comes as a moral responsibility for India.

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Drone movement from Pak spiked amid farmer protests: Punjab CM Chandigarh (IANS): Taking serious note of the perceptible increase in drone movement from across the international border since the farmers’ protests started gathering heat in October 2020, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday declared that “as long as I am here, no Khalistani or Pakistani or any other terrorist activity will be allowed to disturb the peace of the state.”

Terming the national security threat perception real, the Chief Minister said he had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid the farmers’ agitation to discuss this grave issue and to ask him why Central forces could not be provided adequate equipment to locate and shoot down the drones.

Currently, the Khalistani cells in Punjab were dormant but they were being fed with weapons via the drones to activate them to create trouble, said Amarinder Singh, vowing to break the back of this movement.

Any breach of the Punjab border was a breach of national security, said Amarinder Singh, while interacting with media on the completion of four years of his government.

While a large number of weapons had been seized near the borders, what was the cause of worry was those which had not been caught, he said, adding “I am worried about where those are.”

Giving details of the arrests and seizures since his government took over in March 2017, the Chief Minister said 333 modules of terrorists and gangsters had been busted, while 3,472 militants and gangsters had been arrested.

Ten drones had been picked up, in addition to 2,000-odd weapons, including rifles, revolvers, pistols, etc., hand grenades, RDX and other explosives, walkie talkies and satellite phones.

As many as 11,000 rounds of ammunition had also been seized, he said. These are not small numbers for a small state like Punjab, he added.

Punjab extends night curfew in nine districts

Chandigarh (IANS): As active COVID-19 cases in the state surge, with daily positivity rate climbing to over five per cent, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday extended the night curfew in nine worst hit districts by two hours daily, starting at 9 p.m.

Also, he clarified that, if required, he would go for more stringent measures to limit its spread in the days to come.

The nine districts where the night curfew has been extended are Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala and Ropar, all daily getting 100 plus positive cases.

These nine districts earlier imposed night curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., while other districts have been asked to assess the situation and take action accordingly.

“COVID is in very dangerous situation in Punjab again. Yesterday 2,039 positive cases were reported and there were 35 deaths. A day earlier there were 40 deaths in state,” the Chief Minister said.

At the same time, he clarified that he was not in favour of restricting movement of the people at the religious places.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual COVID-19 review meeting with chief ministers of all states, Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged the Centre to review its immunisation strategy to vaccinate all age groups in selected areas, while announcing a stricter policy to deal with the problem.

The Chief Minister also called for occupation-based immunization for school and college students and teachers, judges, bus drivers and conductors, etc., to pave the way for normalisation of crucial activities and check superspreaders.

He advocated early opening of the courts to end the wait for justice for citizens, and also of schools and colleges to bridge the gap between poor and affluent families in terms of education.

The daily positivity rate in the state has climbed to more than five per cent in

Sidhu meets Amarinder over tea, may return as minister New Delhi/Chandigarh (IANS): Navjot Singh Sidhu is likely to be re-inducted into the Punjab cabinet, sources said, hours after the cricketer-turned-politician met Chief Minister Amarinder Singh at his Mohali farmhouse for tea on Wednesday.

Party sources say that Sidhu will be given two portfolios to keep him in good spirits and the formula was suggested by the Congress leadership to adjust him. Sidhu wanted his old portfolios, but the Congress leadership has pacified and convinced him to agree to an amicable formula.

Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi, who accompanied Sidhu, said there is no grudge between him and the Chief Minister.

The meeting, held over evening tea, lasted for nearly 45 minutes. While there is no official word from the Chief Minister’s Office on it, the media advisor to the CM, Raveen Thukral, shared a picture of the two leaders on his Twitter handle with the caption, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Simultaneously, Sidhu tweeted in his poetic style by saying, “Azad raho vicharoan se lekin raho sanskaroan se...”

Sidhu had resigned from the Punjab cabinet in

March from a low of less than one per cent in January.

So far, 199,000 lakh positive cases have been reported from 5.4 million tests and 6,099 people have died of the infection, he added.

On the testing, the Chief Minister revealed that more than 30,000 tests per day were being conducted by the state, of which more than 90 per cent were through RT-PCR and less than 10 per cent Rapid Antigen Test (RAT).

Punjab’s testing per million has been maintained at higher than national average, he added.

Meanwhile, Amarinder Singh disclosed that he had called up SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, who has tested positive for Covid and was then in Fortis Mohali, to offer any help in his treatment.

Sukhbir was subsequently shifted to Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon. The Chief Minister hoped Sukhbir would recover soon, as would several of his own Cabinet colleagues, party MLAs and officials.

Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu July 2019 after being stripped of a key portfolio. He was in-charge of Local Bodies but was then shifted to the Power Department.

The simmering tension between the two leaders had reached a boiling point when Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur was denied a party ticket for the Lok Sabha elections in 2019, sources said.

This was the second meeting between the two leaders after Sidhu resigned.

Congress state in charge Harish Rawat had met both Amarinder Singh and Sidhu last week to hammer out a solution.

26 sportspersons get government jobs in Punjab Chandigarh (IANS): Twentysix sportspersons were given government jobs by Punjab Minister for Sports Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi here on Wednesday.

The players who got appointment letters as sub-inspectors are Sarpreet Singh (cycling), Gurinder Singh (volleyball) and Jagdeep Kumar (boxing).

The other 23 candidates -- Gagandeep Singh, Jaspinder Kaur, Sandeep Kaur, Simarjit Kaur and Anju Sharma (all kabaddi), Gurbazz Singh, Rekha Rani and Pushpinder Kaur (all cycling), Jasvir Kaur (weightlifting), Neelam Rani (fencing), Gagandeep Kaur, Ramanjot

Kaur, Mandeep Kaur, Rupinderjit Kaur and Harvinder Kaur (all handball), Ravinderjit Kaur (canoeing), Gurmeet Kaur (fencing), Jatinder Singh (boxing), Harpreet Kaur (athletics), Palak (basketball), Preeti (wrestling), Sarabjeet (football), Ajay Kumar (taekwondo) -- have been appointed as constables.

“When I presented the file regarding the appointment of these players before Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, he cleared the file within a minute,” said the minister.

He said as there were some glitches in the documentation, the process of appointing them has been delayed.

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MLA Khaira flouted COVID-19 SOPs, complains Enforcement Directorate New Delhi (IANS): In more trouble for MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira of the Punjab Ekta Party, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a written complaint to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) over Khaira violating the rules and protocols laid for COVID-19 patients.

An ED official related to the development told IANS, “The agency has written to the SSP Kapurthala alleging that Khaira flouted the COVID-19 guidelines as Onkar Singh, the Personal Security Officer (PSO) of the MLA was found COVID-19 positive on March 12, four days after the PSO’s wife tested positive for the COVID-19 on March 8.”

The ED searched the premises of Khaira on March 9.

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It said, “Khaira violated the standard operating procedure by not ensuring mandatory quarantine of his PSO, whose wife ASI Raj Rani, is posted in Account Branch of the AIG CID, Jalandhar.”

“This irresponsible behaviour of Khaira eventually led to Singh testing positive on March 12. This in turn jeopardised the health and security of all security personnel present at the gate, the ED officials present inside the premises and, who also got in touch with security personnel posted outside the premises.”

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The ED in its letter also alleged that Manish Kumar, PA of Khaira during the ED searches and his questioning, was in the habit of removing his face mask.

In its letter the ED requested the Punjab Police to book Khaira for not complying with COVID-19 guidelines laid down by the government and jeopardising the well being of others around him.

The ED on March 9 carried out searches at eight locations linked to Khaira in Chandigarh, Punjab and also at the property of his son-in-law in Delhi in connection with the drug money laundering and fake passport racket case.

ED officials also carried out searches at the residence of Khaira’s son-in-law Inder Veer Johal here in Delhi.

The ED official said that the searches at Khaira’s premises were linked to the drugs case that was registered in Punjab’s Fazilka after 1,800 grams of heroin, 24 gold biscuits, two weapons and some live cartridges, some Pakistani SIM cards were recovered. In that case, which was registered by the Punjab Police, conviction has already taken place.

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Khaira is a legislator from Bholath and former Leader of Opposition.

Will fulfil all promises before going to polls: Amarinder Chandigarh (IANS): Promising to fulfill all the 2017 poll commitments before going back to the people in the 2022 Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said the Congress has no rival in the state, as neither the Akalis nor the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) offer any competition.

Vowing to “finish what we have started”, he assured Punjab’s people that his government will leave no stone unturned to fulfill every promise that the Congress made in the 2017 polls.

More than 85 per cent of manifesto promises had already been implemented, he said out, adding that it was a record for any party in any state, and the previous record was held by Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh for 81 per cent promises fulfilled.

Listing his government’s biggest achievement as the maintenance of Punjabiyat in the state, which had witnessed no communal tension or trouble, Amarinder Singh said people want an environment where they can conduct their work or business in peace.

“People will see our performance and management,” he said, responding to questions at a media conference to mark four years of his government.

To questions about the promises of debt waiver for all farmers and Rs 2,500 a month to all unemployed youth, the Chief Minister said the fiscal constraints in the state, especially due to the unprecedented Covid situation, had pushed back his government in implementing some of the promises.

But with revenue increasing, these would be fulfilled as soon as feasible, he said, reiterating that

he was committed to the implementation of all promises before the next polls.

Already 564,000 lakh farmers had been relieved of their debts and currently farm labourers were benefitting from the waiver policy, he said. The Chief Minister further said all proposals made in the budget were based on realistic assumptions.

Asked about Navjot Singh Sidhu’s “rehabilitation”, the Chief Minister said “everyone wants him to be part of our team.”

He was hopeful that Sidhu, whom he had known since the latter was a kid and with whom he had a very cordial meeting even on Wednesday, would soon take a decision on joining back.

He would also be happy to have Partap Singh Bajwa and Shamsher Dhullo as part of the team, he said, adding that while everyone has their own ambitions, it is up to the Congress President to decide.

“In a difficult hour, you have to set aside your own ambitions and stand with the party,” he said.

To a question on him leading the Congress and being its CM face in 2022, Amarinder Singh said it was for the party chief to decide.

Asked about Prashant Kishor’s appointment, the Chief Minister responded that in a democracy every leader and party have a team of strategists.

Replying to a question on EVMs versus ballot papers, he said he was among the first to oppose electronic voting machines as they can be fudged, which he had even proved to the Election Commission at one time.

He pointed out that advanced countries like Japan, Sweden and the UK were not using EVMs.

725 paramilitary companies for poll-bound Bengal: CRPF chief New Delhi (IANS): A total of 725 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be deployed in poll-bound West Bengal, CRPF Director General Kuldiep Singh said on Thursday.

He said that the operational strength of each company is 72 troopers, and that 495 companies have already been deployed in the state which will go for Assembly polls in eight phases -- March 27, April 1, April 6, April 10, April 17, April 22, April 26 and April 29.

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paramilitary force, the CRPF chief said 230 more companies will soon arrive in the state and will be deputed at specific places in West Bengal. He said 350-370 of the total companies are from his force.

Singh, a 1986-batch IPS officer of the West Bengal cadre, said that deployment in the different phases of elections is being worked out.

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SUV case: Amid political row, Hemant Nagrale new Mumbai Police chief Mumbai (IANS): In a massive fallout of the SUV case, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday shunted out Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and replaced him with current Director General of Police Hemant Nagrale, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh announced.

Senior IPS officer Rajnish Sheth has been entrusted additional responsibility as the DGP, while Singh will be posted as DGP, Home Guards.

Shortly after taking over, Nagrale said it would be inappropriate to comment on the “under investigations cases” but assured that he would make all efforts to improve the image of the Mumbai Police.

“The Police Department is passing through a rough

Hemant Nagrale phase. It is not proper if policemen are involved in criminal acts. In future, we shall ensure such things don’t recur. The NIA and ATS are investigating, so I cannot comment on the cases,” he added.

The fast-paced developments came after an internal tug-ofwar among the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents - the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Con-

gress Party, and the Congress - in the past two weeks after a SUV was found abandoned outside Antilia, the home of industrialist Mukesh Ambani, on February 25.

The situation turned grim with the subsequent death of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran on March 5, the arrest and suspension of Mumbai Police official Sachin Vaze and a belligerent Bharatiya Janata Party clamouring for the scalp of Singh and others.

According to political sources, while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar (NCP) wanted to wait for the ATS probe report, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was keen on effecting a major shake-up in the police force after the two cases became a major embarrassment

for the state government.

Even as Mumbai Police was probing the matter, the Centre stepped in and abruptly handed over the SUV case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), while the Hiran death is being probed by Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS).

Since both the cases are directly linked with wider ramifications, the NIA is likely to also take over the Hiran death matter from the ATS, official sources revealed.

Late on Tuesday, the NIA seized a black Mercedes car which it said was used by Vaze, along with Rs 5 lakh case, a currency counter, some clothes and other things in the vehicles.

Not satisfied with the transfer of the Mumbai Police chief,

how the huge quantity of RDX was brought there... He can even set up his own investigation agency and help serve the country,” Sawant said sarcastically.

He also slammed Fadnavis for not handing over the CDR and other information to the investigators and accused him of “backing the culprits” in these cases.

Earlier on Wednesday, attempting damage control, the MVA Coordination Committee met followed by a meeting between Thackeray and leaders of the three ruling parties.

Prior to that, late on Tuesday, Thackeray called both Singh and Nagrale and discussed the cases with them threadbare before effecting the anticipated changes in the police force.

BJP’s Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis, ex-city MP Kirit Somaiya and others said Singh and Vaze are “very small fry” and suggest that the “bigger political players” allegedly involved in the entire episode must be identified and exposed.

Referring to Fadnavis’ revelations on Hiran case in New Delhi this evening, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant took a swipe at the BJP leader, saying “it conveys an impression that he (Fadnavis) was personally present at the crime scene and knows more about the cases than the NIA or ATS”.

“At this rate, he should be made the head of NIA and help unravel the mystery cases like the Pulwama attacks,

Mumbai police chief shifted out for free and fair probe: Deshmukh Mumbai (IANS): In a significant revelation, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said that the transfer of Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh was not a routine one and he was shunted out to ensure a “free and fair” probe in the cases of arrested police official Sachin Vaze and the SUV. “Singh was removed as Mumbai Police chief to ensure that there is a thorough probe, free

New Delhi (IANS): The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi said on Wednesday that it will take the issue of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) Bill (Amendment) 2021 to every single person in the city to expose the BJP-led Central government’s alleged hidden attempt to rule the national capital through backdoor entry.

The party also accused the BJP of taking revenge from the people of Delhi for getting

Anil Deshmukh and fair... Two reputed agencies, the NIA and ATS are investigating, both are conducting

the probes professionally,” he said.

Deshmukh contended that a junior officer (Vaze) had committed some mistakes which came up in the probe and hence these could not be pardoned or ignored, and since Singh was the overall in-charge, it was better that he is posted elsewhere to ensure an impartial probe.

He said he discussed the issued with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and it was decided

to shift out Singh so that there are no obstacles to the investigations, while warning that “no officer, big or small, shall be spared in the probe”.

These were Deshmukh’s first reactions a day after the transfers while interacting with two private Marathi channels during a prestigious media event organised by the Lokmat Group of Publications.

On the claims by Bharatiya Janata Party’s Leader of Oppo-

them. These files are handled by the CoP committee and do not come to the government.

Neither the CM nor I have the authority to take decisions for an API-level officer,” he noted.

He reiterated that any officer found guilty will be booked and prosecuted in the sensational matters of the SUV case and the death of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiran, which have triggered a massive political furore.

sition Devendra Fadnavis that when he was the Chief Minister, then ally Shiv Sena had pressured him in 2018 to get Vaze reinstated to the police force, Deshmukh dismissively termed it as a “political statement”.

“Fadnavis is very well aware that for persons of the rank of Assistant Police Inspector, there is a committee at the Police Commissioner level which reviews such cases and takes suitable decisions to reinstate

BJP seems worried with AAP’s expansion: Manish Sisodia zero out of five seats in the recent municipal corporation bypolls.

Gopal Rai, senior AAP leader and one of the cabinet ministers in the Arvind Kejriwalled government, said, “The people of Delhi have elected the AAP government. But the BJP is trying to gain a backdoor entry into Delhi by bringing in this law. If they (BJP) have the nerve, they should compete with us on our work.

I can guarantee you that in the

next Assembly elections after four years, we will reduce the BJP to zero seats. We will go from door-to-door in the city and tell the people the reality behind the biggest conspiracy hatched against the people of Delhi.”

The party leadership, while protesting at Delhi’s iconic Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, said that the BJP is worried with the AAP as the latter has received tremendous response in the civic and

grassroots level elections held recently in several states.

“Recently, I visited Himachal Pradesh where people wearing AAP caps met us. They told us how they were waiting for us to arrive there. The BJP feels threatened because we are now getting votes in other states like Himachal Pradesh,” said Deputy CM and senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia.

Later, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that when

the Assembly elections were held in 2015, people gave AAP 67 out of 70 seats, while in 2020, they again elected the AAP, giving it 62 out of 70 seats. In the MCD by-elections held recently, people gave 0 seats to the BJP, he said.

“People are rejecting the BJP for AAP, but the BJP doesn’t want to accept this fact. They only want to rule Delhi through unfair means.

They are doing this across the country. They hold elec-

tions but then dismantle the elected governments,” Kejriwal said.

On Monday, the Central government had tabled the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha, which redefines ‘government’ as the ‘Lieutenant Governor’ for Delhi in certain respects, effectively limiting the powers of the legislative Assembly in relation to the administrative functions.

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“Beeting” yourself to increase good health pital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard.

Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gifford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with

WOULD you like to improve your physical endurance? An exercise routine is the answer. Being physically and mentally active leads to a longer life. But diet can help too.

You can start “beeting” yourself to improved health simply by adding beets to your menu.

You should also know that nitrates in beets can treat more than one medical problem.

Atherosclerosis, thickening of the inside lining of arteries, decreases the flow of oxygenated blood to coronary arteries. This results in anginal pain or heart attack.

For years researchers have known that nitroglycerine eases angina. But they had no idea why it dilated coronary arteries and increased blood flow to the heart.

Then, three U.S researchers received the Nobel Prize for proving it was nitric oxide (NO) that caused arteries to dilate. Early in life the inner lining of arteries processes large amounts of NO. But as we age the amount of NO decreases, often with disastrous consequences.

In 2009, a research team at the University of Exeter in England reported a surprising discovery. They showed that athletes who drank beet juice for six days improved their physical endurance by 16 percent while cycling. Equally amazing, beet juice was even more effective than physical training!

The active ingredient in beets is nitrate. This becomes converted into nitrite and finally to nitric oxide which is continuously synthesized in the endothelium (the inside lining of arteries). Lay this exceedingly thin layer of endothelial cells on a flat surface and they would occupy an entire soccer field!

Nitric oxide has been labelled the “miracle molecule” as it helps so many diverse medical problems. For instance, since it dilates coronary arteries it can help to decrease the pain of angina and lower blood pressure.

Experiments show that NO also adds lubrication to the circulatory system. After all, it impossible to eat beets and direct them only to coronary arteries. Rather, NO travels to all organs and in the process prevents blood platelets, part of the clotting process, from stick together causing a heart attack. It also decreases chronic inflammation, another factor associated with coronary attack.

Other research shows that NO lowers blood cholesterol, triglycerides, increases good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol. It also prevents bone destruction by osteoclasts.

Today, millions of North Americans suffer from asthma due to inflamed, constricted, mucous clogged airways. Part of the problem is pollution and allergies. Experts at Hammersmith Hospital in London, England, report that NO helps to maintain a biochemical balance in the air passages, decreasing inflamed airways.

Another major problem worldwide is the epidemic of Type 2 diabetes. This disease causes insulin resistance, making it hard for glucose to enter cells. High blood sugar gradually destroys the circulatory system triggering a series of problems, the big one atherosclerosis. Decreasing the amount of blood to organs results in blindness, kidney failure, leg amputations and heart attack. NO helps to control these problems.

What can you do to increase NO? Losing weight and exercising boost NO levels. But people with unhealthy endothelial cells may have diminished nitric oxide bioactivity as compared to those in good health.

So why not improve the diet with foods rich in nitrate? Adding more beets is good advice. Other foods with a high content of NO include leafy green vegetables such as spin-

ach, wild radish, kale and swiss chard.

You don’t like any of these vegetables? Try dark chocolate and wine. Both increase NO. But remember moderation.

If you are interested in a safe, natural supplement, then NEO40 is yet another option.

The Aga Khan University. She worked for ten years in the Human Development sectors at the World Bank, including health policy and economics, nutrition, and population health.

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