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Here’s why the Province won’t take councillors now opposed to a Surrey Police Department seriously … They should stop giving false hope to RCMP officers IN spite of all the vicious propaganda against Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and his Safe Surrey Coalition councillors Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra, Mandeep Nagra and Doug Elford as they went ahead with their election commitment to form a Surrey police force to replace the RCMP, they did end up achieving that goal last week when the provincial government gave the City of Surrey the green light to do so. Unfortunately, those who failed in sabotaging the process to form a municipal police force are still going all out to try and intimidate the provincial government to reverse their decision – something that will not happen. Sad to say, this is unnecessarily giving RCMP officers in Surrey false hope instead of allowing them to seriously consider their future options, including that of preparing to join the new police department. Such fine talent will surely form the backbone of the Surrey Police Department. The demand for a referendum on a municipal police force has been pooh-poohed by the Province as only the City can hold a referendum. The

Story INSIDE Constable Jaspreet Singh, a former Auxiliary with Surrey RCMP, received his encased Auxiliary badge last weekend at the annual Auxiliary Awards Dinner. Singh recently graduated from the RCMP Depot training facility and has been posted back to Surrey. (L-R) Surrey RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards, Inspector Kevin Beson, Constable Jaspreet Singh, Inspector Wendy Mehat, and Superintendent Manly Burleigh. Photo: RCMP

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Province cannot hold a referendum on a municipal matter. “And why would the City hold a referendum when they voted unanimously in favour of it?” point out legal experts who note that McCallum ran on the platform that he was going to form his own police force. They also point out that all councillors voted for the municipal police force just after the election. “When they were voting in favour

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Story INSIDE Sumeet Sharma of B.C. (2nd from right) will now be competing at the world powerlifting championships in the Czech Republic in May after winning first place at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the 93 kg weight category. Photo submitted

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into different sections.” Councillors who oppose a municipal police force are Linda Annis, the sole Surrey First candidate, along with those who ditched the Safe Surrey Coalition after winning thanks to McCallum, Jack Hundial, Brenda Locke and Steven Pettigrew. The legal experts also note: “The City was clearly within its right to ask for their own police force. The Police Act says that any city with a population of more than 5,000 can decide what type of police force they want. And they had the RCMP since 1951. So now they decided – and it’s their legal right to decide this - that we want our own police force.

“And by the way, Surrey is the largest city in Canada without its own police force and governance is the most important thing. By having your own police force, you can govern the police force. You can’t govern the RCMP – all the decisions are made in Ottawa. So that’s a big reason for having your own police force.” They also explain the process: “When the City said that we want our own police force, they have to go to the Province because the Province is responsible for all the policing in the Province. The Province then has to entertain the application. They can’t say ‘oh, we are not going to give you the opportunity; after all, we like the RCMP.’ They can’t do that. Surrey’s got the right to get their own

police force – and they have to pay for it, of course – but it’s their right to do it. So the idea to say ‘well, we want the RCMP by all these petitions and signatures,’ it really doesn’t mean anything after the City has already decided that.” They also note: “The only authority that can stop the formation of a Surrey police force would be the provincial government, but why would the provincial government overrule the City Council? Can you imagine the fuss on that!” They also point out that Solicitor Genera0l Mike Farnworth has said that he’s been getting all these emails and so on opposing a Surrey municipal police force and add: “He’s said this was Surrey’s decision – we had to comply with it. Period.”

What came as a slap in the face of those who had mounted this fierce campaign to discredit McCallum was a new Research Co. poll in January that showed that the mayor’s approval rating was 50 per cent. The poll also found that the current administration in Surrey has a higher ranking than the previous one on issues such as promoting tourism (from 39% to 64%), dealing with transportation (from 24% to 57%) and enhancing quality of life (from 36% to 68%). The poll shows that Surrey has done a good job on all fronts. The data was statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age and gender – as well as different areas of the city for fairness.

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SUMEET Sharma of B.C. will now be competing at the world powerlifting championships in the Czech Republic in May after winning first place at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Championships in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in the 93 kg weight category. He bench pressed 160 kg to bag first place, defeating competitors from Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. Sumeet, who works in BC Corrections, bagged a gold medal for Team Canada at the North American Powerlifting Championships in Panama City last October. Since then he has received a raft of invitations from schools across the Lower Mainland to speak to kids and was recently honoured by Khalsa Diwan Society’s Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver for being an inspirational role model for youth. He continues to be invited to schools for presentations and will

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Finance Minister Carole James announces she has Parkinson’s disease

CAROLE James, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier, on Thursday announced she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She said in a statement: “Last summer, I noticed that I had developed a slight hand tremor and had a few moments when I had trouble with my balance. I attributed it to fatigue. But when I mentioned the issues to my family doctor during a routine check-up, she ordered a referral to a neurologist. “I saw the neurologist at the end of January of this year, went through a series of tests, and the diagnosis came back as Parkinson’s disease. “Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease. It’s not a disease that anyone wants. But it is not a terminal diagnosis. Symptoms generally develop slowly, and the progress of the disease varies from person to person. There’s no cure, but there are treatments and medications to deal with the symptoms as they arrive. “I took some time to learn about Parkinson’s and talk the diagnosis over with my family. I also told the Premier, who I want to thank for his ongoing support and friendship. “I’m sharing this news now because I believe it’s important to be open about what I am facing. Between 10,000 and 13,000 people in B.C. live with Parkinson’s. Many of those people worry about stigma and what will happen if they reach out for support. If sharing my story can help others, that’s a good thing. As the symptoms of this very visible disease do surface, there is no need to hide them. “For now, I have a manageable hand tremor and I’m more careful with my balance. I haven’t noticed any other symptoms and I don’t need to start medication yet. “I will continue in my role as B.C.’s Finance Minister, as long as I am able to give 100% to the job, and at the Premier’s discretion, of course. Next week I will continue the Budget 2020 tour throughout the province. I will serve out my term as member of the legislative assembly for Victoria-Beacon Hill. But I will not be running for re-election. “I have had the privilege of serving the people of Victoria-Beacon Hill since 2005, and

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Danjou told police officer Gauravarapu was having an affair

AS the testimony continued Monday in the second-degree murder trial of Tejwant Danjou, 70, of Surrey, who is accused of killing his partner Rama Gauravarapu, 56, in their West Kelowna hotel room on July 22, Constable Rick Goodwin, testified that Danjou had told him that Gauravarapu was having an affair, and he wanted police to look for evidence of the alleged infidelity in a truck parked in Surrey, reports Global BC. One of the arresting officers, Constable Bradley Hartridge, testified that after finding Gauravarapu in a bloody room in the West Kelowna Best Western, where she died, they began looking for a suspect. Hartridge and an officer and dog from the K9 unit began following a trail of blood droplets that led from the hotel to a nearby Tim Hortons restaurant. Danjou was spotted lying face up in a dumpster, covered in blood. Danjou was taken to Kelowna General Hospital by ambulance and treated with Aspirin for a cardiac event. Dr. Jeffrey Eppler, the responding emergency physician, testified that this type of cardiac event can be brought on by extreme physical or emotional stress. He also testified that Danjou gave him no impression he was suffering from mental or cognitive issues, nor did he seem severely intoxicated. Surveillance video, depicting the final hours of the life of a woman who was killed at an Okanagan hotel, was shown in court on Wednesday. Global BC reports that court watched as the couple checked into the hotel the day before Gauravarapu’s death. The video shows them going in and out of the hotel several times. On the day that Gauravarapu is murdered, Danjou can be seen walking down the hallway with his arm around her shoulders. Surveillance video from the Mission Hill Winery shows them wine tasting for quite some time. In court, Danjou sat wearing a red prison jumpsuit, leaning forward with his head resting in his hand as he watched the surveillance video on his screen in the prisoner’s box. Goodwin, who found Danjou in a dumpster a short distance from the hotel, testified that Danjou had a faint smell of alcohol on his breath but nothing overwhelming. He said that Danjou was polite and wanted to call him by his first name. The defence questioned if Danjou appeared to be “off ” during Goodwin’s interactions with him, pointing out that the accused had asked the constable’s first name four or five times, even though the officer had told him several times.

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BCSC settles with Narinder Paul Singh Bains of B.C. and company for unregistered activity

THE British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has reached a settlement agreement with a B.C. man and his company for unregistered activity and making a false or misleading statement. Narinder Paul Singh Bains owns a controlling interest

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TO protect people in B.C. against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and mitigate the impact of this illness on communities, the B.C. government and the provincial health officer have developed the British Columbia Pandemic Provincial Co-ordination Plan to respond to the evolving outbreak. Premier John Horgan has appointed a deputy ministers’ committee to oversee a whole-ofgovernment approach to implementing the plan, reporting directly to a new cabinet committee that he and Health Minister Adrian Dix will co-chair. “From the first day the world learned of this outbreak, B.C.’s public health officials have delivered the most robust response of any jurisdiction in this hemisphere. Through this coordination plan, we will ensure they have the support they need so we are prepared for all possibilities,” Horgan said on Friday. B.C.’s COVID-19 pandemic response plans include a wide range of planning and preparedness actions to help individuals, local governments, health-sector organizations and businesses to plan for the possibility of a pandemic. The plan focuses on delaying, containing and preparing the province to minimize serious illness and economic disruption. “The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve here in B.C., Canada and other countries in the world. We are at a critical point in the fight against the virus and we will ensure B.C.’s health system and population are ready for any scenario,” said Dix. Phase 1 of the plan is underway, addressing identification and containment — continuing strong public health testing and close collaboration with the federal government on border surveillance, to identify and isolate individuals who test positive for the virus and their close contacts. The priority is to delay the onset of widespread community transmission for as long as possible. Phase 2 would escalate cross-government co-ordination to quickly direct actions and resources, as required. It also prepares for the use of emergency powers set out in the Emergency Program Act and Public Health Act. It would ensure provincial business and service continuity – with four priorities: 1. Protecting Population 2. Protecting Vulnerable Citizens 3. Protecting Health Workers 4. Supporting Health-care Capacity Protecting Population actions would include increasing testing capacity and expanding communication with at-risk groups. It would also enact government continuity plans to prepare for the possibility of high absence rates due to illness, or if employees are absent in order to care for family. It would also provide supports for businesses and institutions to manage the same challenges through a sustained three- to four-month outbreak; including grocery stores, public transportation, schools and the tourism sector. Protecting Vulnerable Citizens actions would include ways to protect seniors in long-term care, assisted living and home and community care, which could include reducing the number of people coming into facilities, screening visitors and increasing testing for illness of residents and health-care workers. Protecting Health Workers actions would include implementing standardized preparedness plans at the local level to support health-care workers to respond to a wider outbreak and provincially manage and co-ordinate supply chains for hospital, community and primary care. It would also bring in additional health-care capacity for specific communities under stress by establishing a list of health-care workers who could be rapidly redeployed for a sustained period. Supporting Health-Care Capacity actions would use established emergency operation committees across health authorities to assess the ability to plan and respond at a local level to a community-wide outbreak

Premier John Horgan with Health Minister Adrian Dix (right) and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. and create capacity, as needed, in hospitals for: * discharging low-risk patients; * deferring scheduled surgeries and procedures; * identifying capacity for new care spaces with-

in hospitals; and * ensuring bed equipment capacity. It would also ensure readiness to implement hospital-wide protocols to safely triage and separate anyone presenting with respiratory illness.

“The COVID-19 pandemic response plans and materials are developed in partnership with our experts at the BC Centre for Disease Control, based on our provincial influenza pandemic plans that all health authorities had implemented in 2012, as well as the lessons we had learned from H1N1 and SARS in the past,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer. “Thanks to the great efforts made by our public health leaders and health-care workers, we have kept the risk of COVID-19 spread low in B.C., but it is important for people, communities and organizations to build resiliency and have plans in place, not just for the possibility of a pandemic but emergency in general.” Of British Columbia’s 21 confirmed COVID-19 cases, four B.C. patients have now fully recovered. With the exception of one patient who is in the intensive care unit at Vancouver General Hospital, all other individuals with COVID-19 are in isolation at home with support and monitoring from public health teams. As of Friday, March 6, the BC Centre for Disease control has tested 2,803 samples for 2,008 people.

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City of Surrey recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers enous Peoples; and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered/Transsexual (LGBT) peoples. These programs and initiatives include: * The City’s adapted sports program that offers support for individuals with disabilities to get involved and take part in an active and healthy lifestyle. * The Inclusive Employer Award program developed in partnership with several community organizations to recognize

AN audit of a local business conducted late last month by Vancouver Police and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) investigators, has found that the company was completing vehicle inspections with no authorized inspector working at the facility. Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit investigators determined that 40 vehicles had been inspected since the authorized inspector stopped working at the facility. Budget Brake and Muffler, located at 245 East 2nd Avenue in Vancouver, has been issued close to $24,000 in fines, and the owner has been charged with 40 counts of unauthorized person

signing inspection report, contrary to Section 25.10(3) of the Motor Vehicle Act regulations. Each violation comes with a fine of $598. The fines total $23,920. The owner has surrendered his inspection facility designation and his ‘Facility Operator’ certificate to CVSE. Of these 40 vehicles affected, 17 were commercial vehicles — including 16 limousines and one tow truck — with the remaining being private vehicles. For public safety, the VPD is contacting all the vehicle owners to advise them their inspections are invalid, and that they will need to have them inspected at a valid facility.

Surrey RCMP investigate shooting at Whalley residence

ON Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a residence in the 10800-block of 139A Street after receiving a delayed report of possible shots fired at approximately 2:30 a.m. Officers were able to confirm a firearm had been discharged and subsequently took several individuals into custody from the two associated residences. The area around the residences may remain closed off for some time as the investigation continues.

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An event for students interested in medical school admission in Canada on Sunday, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia. Early Bird Price: $17. Regular Ticket Price: $23. Lunch is not included. Operation Med School (OMS) is a not-for-profit organization that organizes and holds one-day conferences in various

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Sai Japa Shiv Mandir Burnaby All devotees are cordially invited at Shiv Mandir, 5600 Dorset Street, Burnaby, on Saturday March 21 at 5 p.m. to participate in Sai Japa and Bhajs. Program: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. – Bhajan; 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Japa: 7:30 p.m. - Priti Bhojan. Contact

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Position: Insulator, Positions Available: 2 Salary: $ 29/hr, Hours of operation: 8 hours per day – 40 hours per week. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. Location: 6158 143 Street, Surrey,BC V3X0E5 ( Various Locations through Lower Mainland ). Language at work: English Requirements: A combination of over four years of work experience in the and high school education Job Duties and Responsibilities: Apply insulation materials to walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and other structures, determine insulation requirements and select the 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. We welcome youth, newcomers and aboriginal people. How to Apply: Emailhurricanedamproofing@gmail.com

Interested Drywall installers who have a minimum three years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail.com. Job details are mentioned below:business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8, vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/permanent language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English), wage: $28 per hours + 4% vacation pay, Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland. job duties: • Prepare construction area for drywall installation; • Measure, cut and install drywall sheets; • Cut and install metal corner beads; • Fill joints, nail indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound using a trowel and broad knife • Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. • Clean and maintain tools and equipment; For all enquires, please contact us via email: pakland-

Interested applicants who have a minimum of four years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail.com Job details are mentioned below: business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8 vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/permanent. language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $28 per hours +4 % vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland. job duties: o Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, Determine specifications and calculate requirements; o Prepare layouts according to building codes, using measuring tools; o Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials; o Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, erect walls and roof systems; o Fit and install trim items; o Maintain, repair and renovate wooden structures in residential and commercial buildings; o May supervise other construction workers. For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com ****** Interested applicants who have a minimum three years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail. com. Job details are mentioned below: business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8 vacancies: 2, terms of employment: full time/permanent, language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4%vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland, job duties: Prepare and clean the surface to be painted. Paint and finish walls, moldings, baseboards, ceilings, using brushes, rollers or spray equipment Mix different paints and obtain color consistency and shade. estimate quantity of material required. May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings. Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls. Provide cost estimates. For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com

Position: Interior decorator Vacancies: Two Salary: $26.50/ hour (Overtime after 40 hours per week)Remuneration: 4% vacation pay Hours: 8 hours per day – a minimum of 40 hours per week. start date: As soon as possible Language requirements: English (Oral and written) Education Required: Completion of High school is required. Experience Required: At least 2 years of related work experience. Job duties and responsibilities: Consult with clients to determine their needs, preferences, requirements, and tastes. prepare detailed specifications of the project. Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing the arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting, and other fixtures. Estimate the cost of the project. Create the space as per the planned specifications or layout and oversee the execution. Advice on the selection of colors, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture, and other items. research market for the latest trends and presence of the people. Maintain project files. Work Location: various construction sites throughout the lower mainland Business address: Unit#110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC. V7B 1B4 To apply, email your resume at jobsurbanera@gmail.com. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply.

are requested to send their resume to hndrooﬁngltd@gmail.com. Job details are mentioned below: business address:12391 82 Avenue, Surrey, BC Canada V3W 3E5 vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/ permanent language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4 % vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week

location(s) of work: Throughout lower mainland job duties: Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel.Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions. Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings.Install sheet metal flashings.Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level. Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools. Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs. Estimate materials required and quote costs. We welcome indigenous people, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply. For all enquires, please contact us via email: hndroofingltd@gmail.com Total fleet Solutions Inc. located at Unit 200, 12992 76 Ave, Surrey, BC, v3w 2v6 is urgently looking for 2 full time- permanent Diesel Mechanics. Wage $34 CAD/hr Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Hours of operation- 40hr/week Language required- english (oral and written) Location of Work- Mobile (within lower mainland) Job duties and responsibilities: Check trucks and other equipments for proper performance and to detect faults and malfunctions. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or system, using hand and power tools. Diagnose faults and malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications. Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery. Skill Requirements: Completion of secondary school and training courses or vocational program and minimum of 2 years of work experience is required. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and people with disabilities to apply. Kindly Email your resumes to- totalfleetsolutioninc@gmail.com Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one fulltime/permanent Warehouse Supervisor to join as soon as possible. Salary: $25 hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Job Duties: Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; processing purchasing transactions; coordinating production work. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization, establish work schedules and procedures, resolve work-related issues, prepare and submit progress and other reports and co-ordinate activities with other supply-chain work units or departments Train workers in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies Requisition supplies and materials Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment, and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work May perform the same duties as workers supervised. Eligibility: Completion of secondary school is required. Minimum 2 years of related experience is required. Language: English (Written and Oral) E-mail your resume to sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com No phone call please.Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above-listed skills are welcome to apply. Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Bookkeeper to join as soon as possible. Salary: $24.00 CAD hourly with minimum 40 hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Job Duties: • Keep financial records and balance various accounts • Post journal entries and reconcile accounts • Maintain general ledgers and prepare financial

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Minimum two years of experience is required. Language at work: English (oral and written)Hours: 40 per week.Salary $24 per hour + 4% vacation paid every two weeks.Work location: 160 Tapton Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X1W0.We welcome indigeneous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and persons with disability to apply..Please email your resume: essoprinceton@gmail.com J.R. Electric Ltd is hiring Electricians Salary: $29/hour+ 4% vacation pay. Number of Vacancies:2 Minimum 40 Hours per week. Language at work: English. Job type: Full-time/Permanent. Location of work: Various sites in lower mainland. Business address: 13973 90 Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3V 1C2..J.R. Electric Ltd is a Surrey based company serving the Lower Mainland. We are currently looking for qualified Electricians to work at our wide range of residential and commercial construction projects. Duties include: • Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams to determine wiring layouts for new and existing layouts..• Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.• Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.• Troubleshoot and isolate faults.• Conduct preventive maintenance work.• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures. Candidates applying for this job must have completed secondary school and must possess at least 3 years of experience in related field. We welcome indigenous people, newcomers, youth and aboriginal people to apply for the job listing. Interested applicants can email their resume via- jrelectricltd@gmail.com Nahal Rebar Ltd. is looking forward to hire 2 permanent fulltime Ironworker- Reinforcing Rebar to join their constructive team. Salary: $ 24/hr+ 4% vacation pay Hours of operation: 8 hours per day – 40 hours per week. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. Location: 7851 123 Street, Surrey, BC V3W6L8(Various locations through lower mainland ) Language at work: English. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Read blueprints and specifications to lay out work. Put up and install scaffolding. Signal crane operator to position steel units according to blueprints. Align and weld or bolt steel units and Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms. Assemble and settle prefabricated metal structures. Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. Examine structures and equipment for defects and dismantle structures and equipment when needed. Education Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required. Experience Required: Minimum experience of 3 years is required. We Welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply. How to Apply: Email- nahalrebar@gmail.com

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MLA Garry Begg nominated as NDP candidate in Surrey-Guildford

JOINED by a room of raucous and energized supporters, Garry Begg was nominated as the BC NDP candidate in Surrey-Guildford on

Saturday. A progressive law enforcement leader for 40 years, Begg is the current MLA for Surrey-

Guildford and the BC NDP’s legislative whip. He is also the first BC NDP candidate to be nominated ahead of the next scheduled election in Fall 2021. “I’m honoured to run again as the BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Guildford, and stand with Premier John Horgan,” said Begg. “After 16 years of bad choices and neglect by BC Liberal governments, we’ve made great progress for people in Surrey and south of the Fraser, and there’s much more to come. We can’t let Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberals take us back.” Begg said that over the last three years, the BC NDP has delivered big investments and improvements for people in Surrey, including: * Removing tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges, saving families $1,600 a year * Tackling school overcrowding by building two new elementary schools, four additions and four seismic upgrades — with nine more projects on the way * Opening BC’s first urgent primary care cen-

Garry Begg tre, and starting on a second Surrey hospital * Funding 400 new childcare spaces for Surrey families, and supporting 100 more * Eliminating MSP premiums and creating the BC Child Opportunity Benefit * Starting the new Patullo bridge replacement “Garry Begg is an exceptional MLA who’s focused on making life better for people in Surrey-Guildford,” said Premier John Horgan. “He brings a lifetime of dedicated public service to his role and works tirelessly on behalf of his community. We’re lucky to have him as part of the BC NDP team and I support his re-election 110%.”

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Legislation introduced to transform ICBC, deliver lower rates

LEGISLATION was introduced on Wednesday to transform ICBC, deliver lower auto-insurance rates and dramatically improve care benefits, making ICBC more accountable to British Columbians.

“British Columbians deserve peace of mind that if they are injured in a crash, they’ll be looked after, instead of being fought for years in court,” said David Eby, Attorney General. “They deserve low and stable car insurance rates. This bill will

achieve both goals, saving people an average of 20% on their insurance and taking care of people if they are injured. It is long overdue.” If amendments to the Insurance Vehicle Act are passed, this new way of doing auto insurance

in B.C. will lower premiums on average by 20%, saving drivers about $400, starting in May 2021. ICBC’s proposed Enhanced Care coverage will also significantly increase the amount of care and recovery benefits available to anyone injured in a crash, providing enough care for a lifetime for those who need it, to a maximum of at least $7.5 million, up from $300,000 today. Wage loss payments will be 60% higher than today, to a maximum of up to $1,200 per week or 90% of net wage loss for those earning up to $93,400 annually. The most seriously injured will get even more care and recovery benefits, including a new permanent impairment benefit that will provide financial compensation of up to $250,000. Other proposed changes to the Insurance Vehicle Act formalize ICBC’s ability to offer injured people pre-litigation payments. By putting this process in legislation, an injured person who qualifies can have confidence that their ability to sue is preserved when they accept an up-front pre-litigation payment. Before this change was announced in January 2020, if a person decided to take ICBC’s settlement, they had to agree to not seek additional money through the courts. Pre-litigation payments can be offered to people injured in car crashes that occur prior to May 1, 2021, when ICBC’s Enhanced Care coverage would take effect. Amendments to the Insurance Corporation Act will eliminate the authority of any government to direct ICBC to make payments to government from its excess optional capital. Between 2009 and 2016, the previous government transferred $1.2 billion from ICBC’s excess optional capital to lower its own borrowing requirements. “ICBC should be accountable to British Columbians, and this bill, if passed, should give increased confidence that ICBC will be accountable to them by delivering lower rates and high-quality benefits in the event of a crash,” Eby said. “The changes in this bill won’t just benefit people injured in crashes next spring, they will benefit people injured now. The changes will also help us keep costs low for drivers until May 1, 2021, when drivers will enjoy some of the lowest rates in Canada.” Should the amendments be passed and receive royal assent, any government would be prohibited from accessing ICBC’s excess optional insurance capital as of the end of this fiscal, and the Enhanced Care coverage would apply to accidents on or after May 1, 2021. Tanya Fawkes-Kirby, Managing Director, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, B.C. Branch, said: “It’s the goal of an occupational therapist to help clients to return to their daily activities as quickly as possible. But the reality is that it often takes a lengthy period of time to recover from an automobile accident. These changes will provide our clients with better recovery support, for as long as they need it so they can return, as much as possible, to their pre-crash activities.” Justina Loh, Executive Director, Disability Alliance BC, said: “If a person becomes catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle collision, we want to ensure that they will get the medical treatment and rehabilitative equipment they need. Even in situations where a person caused the collision, or was involved in a single-vehicle crash, we are encouraged that severely injured people will be able to access the increased care and benefits for their lifetime.”

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Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violence

UP to five days of paid leave will be available for employees impacted by domestic or sexual violence, or parents of a child or dependent impacted by this kind of violence, thanks to new legislation. “People faced with domestic and sexual violence should not have to lose pay when dealing with the aftermath,” said Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, on Tuesday. “The changes introduced today help support people so they can attend medical appointments and make the necessary changes to ensure they and their children are safe.” With up to five days of paid leave from work per year, employees will be able to attend to their needs, or the needs of their dependent children or adults, without the worry of losing income from missing work. Employees will have paid leave, allowing them to attend medical, counselling or other appointments, look for a new home or school for their children, and rebuild their lives. “Domestic and sexual violence are deeply traumatizing crimes,” said Tracy Porteous, Executive Director, Ending Violence Association of British Columbia. “Although the road ahead may be the most difficult one that survivors will encounter, it can make a huge difference having informed and respectful people and processes in place that provide those harmed by these crimes the time to begin to heal. “That’s where workplaces come in. In my 38 years working in this field, I have known too many survivors who have lost their jobs simply because they needed a few days away from work to deal with the aftermath of violence. Bravo to the Province for putting this support in place.” These amendments build on improvements made to the Employment Standards Act last year that provided up to 10 days of unpaid, jobprotected leave from work for those impacted by domestic or sexual violence. If passed, the new

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Sardar Gurdev Singh Johal of village Dhani Pind passed away peacefully in his beloved Punjab on February 24, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1933, in Punjab. He came to Canada in 1972 and worked hard to build a better life for his family. He worked in farming, gaining respect as a grower in the blueberry industry for many years before retiring. One of his proudest achievements was serving the Khalsa Diwan society of Vancouver as Vice president in 1980 and President in 1981. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, 3 sons, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his love of politics and welcoming personality. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and always wanted people around him. He will be greatly missed by all those who cared for him and had the privilege of spending time with him. Funeral services will be held at: Riverside funeral home & crematorium 7410 Hopcott Road Delta On Sunday, March 8 at 3:30 p.m. Followed by Sehaj Paath prayer service at: Khalsa Diwan Society 8000 Ross Street Vancouver

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