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Trucker Ajitpal Singh Sanghera arrested after $3-million cocaine bust at Blaine

AJITPAL Singh Sanghera, 41, was arrested last Saturday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in coordination with Homeland Security InvestigationsImmigration and Customs Enforcement at the Pacific Highway Truck Crossing in Blaine, allegedly found 134 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of $3 million, in the tractor-trailer he was driving to Canada. The seizure occurred during an

outbound inspection when CBP officers referred the Canadian citizen’s tractor-trailer for additional examination. While searching the trailer, CBP officers found five small duffle bags on the floor. Inside the duffle bags, officers found 50 plastic wrapped packages containing cocaine. Upon discovery of the cocaine, CBP officers took Sanghera into custody and eventually transferred him over to the Whatcom County

THE Vancouver Police Board says that the Vancouver Police Department “is facing a unique situation due to the creation of the new Surrey Police Department, which has been confirmed by the City of Surrey and BC’s Policing and Security Branch.” Vancouver Police Board’s Finance Committee Chair, Barj Dhahan, in his response to Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart and members of Vancouver City Council regarding a proposed reduction to the police’s operating budget, wrote on April 27: “In addition to the regular rate of attrition of approximately

50 officers retiring per year, the VPD faces an impending threat to retaining talented staff, as invariably a portion of its sworn officers and civilian professionals will transfer to the new Surrey Police Department.” He pointed out: “Currently 41% of VPD staff live in Surrey and its neighboring communities, and the potential for staff to transfer is driven primarily by the area in which staff live.” He warned: “It will take the VPD years to recover from this loss due to the significant lead times needed prior to new staff being

Sheriff’s Office along with the narcotics, according to the CBP. Bellingham Herald reported that Sanghera was nabbed thanks to an anonymous tip with specific information and it is suspected that he is connected to a large international drug trafficking organization. He was booked on suspicion of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail, according to the

newspaper. Sanghera admitted to officers that he owned the truck and had picked up the trailer in Seattle earlier that day. The Bellingham Herald reported that officers found he had crossed into the U.S. more than 40 times so far this year. That, along with the amount of cocaine that was seized on Saturday, indicated to officers that he was part of an international drug trafficking organization.

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Mainland. He is a proud third great-grandfather (great-great-great-grandfather). So how has he kept so fit for almost a century? His son, Narinder Singh, who is the president of the gurdwara, told The

Sohan Singh Walia (far left). VOICE that his father, who is a vegetarian, is a very disciplined person. “He only eats what he feels he needs. You can tell him, ‘This is very tasty, just have a bit of it,’ but he will firmly reject it.” He said his father was a

keen cyclist both in India and here in Canada. He gave up cycling just two years ago. But he keeps on volunteering at the gurdwara. All the congregation at the gurdwara wishes “Sardar Sohan” good health.

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Surrey gurdwara volunteer will turn 100 on Canada Day SOHAN Singh Walia, who will turn 100 years old on Canada Day, is an inspiration to volunteers at Surrey’s Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib that has been reaching out to frontline workers with meals. Just last week, the gurdwara provided 150 packages of groceries to Surrey Jamea Masjid to wish Ramadan Mubarak to the Muslim community. And they have been handing out groceries or cooked food to anyone who needs help for quite a few weeks now. They ask you to phone or text them at 604-780-2573 or 604-5371440. At the age of 99, Sohan Singh Walia, of course, has to be cautious because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But he has visited the gurdwara a couple of times to encourage the volunteers, do whatever he can to help and share his life’s experiences with them. Ever since he came to Canada three decades ago from Ranipur village in Phagwara, Punjab, he’s been involved in volunteer work (“seva”) in various gurdwaras in the Lower

‘The judge failed to properly leave the burden of proof on the Crown’ THE B.C. Court of Appeal, in a decision released on May 8, unanimously ruled that a new trial must be ordered for Surrey chiropractor Dr. Maninder Singh Badyal, who was convicted on June 8, 2017, by a Surrey provincial court judge. Badyal, owner of Absolute Health and Wellness Clinic in Surrey, was charged with a single count of fraud over $5,000 in respect of fees charged to ICBC for services that he allegedly did not provide. The billings were in respect of 13 patients. The judge found that fraud was established in respect of 11, according to court documents. The B.C. Court of Appeal ruling noted: “Three issues arise on this

appeal. First, Dr. Badyal contends that the judge made inappropriate use of witnesses’ prior consistent statements in assessing their reliability. Second, he says that the trial judge incorrectly applied the principles that govern the reception and use of similar fact evidence. Finally, he says that the judge did not consistently observe the principle that the Crown bears the burden of proof in a criminal case and applied an overly stringent standard in scrutinizing defence evidence.” The summary of the ruling states: “The judge was entitled to use prior consistent statements to rebut the defence theory that patients

had, through passage of time, forgotten about routine treatment that they received. She made only limited and appropriate use of the statements. The similar fact evidence was admissible, as it was all directly relevant to the charge. The judge was required to satisfy herself that, in using it to bolster her assessment of the reliability of a witness, its probative value exceeded potential prejudicial effect. She did so, and her findings are entitled to deference.” However, the summary notes that several statements in the judge’s reasons suggest that she required the accused to conclusively establish a defence. “The judge’s failure

to explain why the evidence concerning a computer billing system did not serve to raise a reasonable doubt is particularly troubling. In light of these indications that the judge failed to properly leave the burden of proof on the Crown, a new trial must be ordered,” it states. Justice Harvey Groberman’s ruling was concurred in by Chief Justice Robert Bauman and Justice Gail Dickson. For the full ruling, visit: https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/ ca/20/01/2020BCCA0127.htm (Or go to the link on our website voiceonline.com)

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Riverside Funeral Home appeals for cooperation in observing safety guidelines THE Five Rivers Management Services Society (FRMSS), responsible for the operation of Riverside Funeral Home in Delta, said on Saturday that it is following the guidelines of the government not only in letter, but also in spirit. The facility is owned and operated by 15 charitable societies in the Lower Mainland. The FRMSS pointed out: “This measure is taken to protect the lives of the staff and the families who visit the facility to conduct last rites / services of their loved ones. To this end, the management has issued instructions to the Riverside Funeral Home staff to restrict the numbers of the family members to 20 persons.” It noted that the number varies from province to province and ranges from 5 to 50 in Canada. It also quoted The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doo-

little (April 9): “Regular funeral services are more complicated now. No more than 10 mourners are allowed to congregate at a time and guests must maintain two metres of distance. These new rules are in place to prevent a situation like what happened in Newfoundland, where at least 167 cases have been linked to a single funeral home in St. John’s.” Surindar Singh Jabal, President, FRMSS, noted: “The

management has taken a firm stand on the regulations to control the number of individuals permitted to the facility. However, as there is gradual return to normalcy, public would be informed through another press release on easing the restrictions. Until then the spread of coronavirus like [what happened in] Newfoundland in our communityrun Riverside Funeral Home (only one in Canada) must be prevented. Management

could not take the chance of even one member of our staff getting affected and funeral services getting shutdown.” He appealed: “Media is requested to help the community and the community-run funeral home by informing the public about the dire situation humanity is going through and not to use the radio waves to criticize restrictions as this is in the best interest of the public at large.” He emphasized that the management of Riverside Funeral Home is requesting everyone to follow the guidelines for everyone to be safe. On April 6, the FRMSS had appealed to the community for their cooperation to help them follow the important guidelines issued by the BC and federal governments from time to time for the safety of everyone.

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National Police Federation quotes three former mayors to argue this is not the time for police transition in Surrey THE National Police Federation (NPF), which represents 20,000 RCMP members serving across Canada and internationally, this week in its latest attempt to try and keep the RCMP in Surrey said in a press statement: “Well-known Surrey community leaders are joining with 83% of Surrey residents to send a strong a message to Surrey’s MLAs and Councillors that now is not the time to continue with a police transition that will see higher taxes for less police.” Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, said: “Three highly respected former Surrey mayors, and a retired Surrey RCMP inspector, who is also a community leader, have spoken out on this important issue. These leaders have

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their city safe.” He added: “It’s time Surrey’s Council and the Government of B.C. listen to these voices and pause this transition.” A video of the leaders’ comments is available at https://surreyssayonpolicing.ca/ Dianne Watts, former Surrey mayor, highlighted the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on residents: “People have lost their jobs, businesses have shut down. We don’t know what the future is going to look like. To put those costs on to the residents at this point in time really is not something that I would support in any way, shape or form. I think it’s very wrongheaded”. Linda Hepner, former Surrey mayor, said: “We should use the pause

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Canadian High Commission in India warns of frauds and scams THE Canadian High Commission is warning Canadians and Permanent Residents to beware of frauds and scams. It tweeted: “Fraudsters may impersonate our officers. Do not get fooled by fake social media profiles & websites. Verify all info re: flights against e-mail messages we send you. Contact us at India.Consular@international. gc.ca if you suspect any

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Canadians home from different parts of India. It added: “This week, flights will depart from Ahmedabad/ Delhi/Amritsar.” The 25th flight from India took off from Amritsar on May 8. On May 12, the 26th special flight with stranded Canadian travellers left Amritsar for Toronto and Patel tweeted: “Two more flights tomorrow

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THE City of Port Coquitlam on Tuesday declared May 23 as “Komagata Maru Remembrance Day.” The City of Surrey had on May 4 also declared May 23 as “Komagata Maru Remembrance Day.” Raj Singh Toor, Vice President and spokesperson for the Descendants of the Komagata Maru Society, (see photo) who had requested Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam, and the City Council, for the proclamation, thanked them, noting: “It’s a great tribute to those Komagata Maru passengers who suffered a lot during the tragedy.” The proclamation reads: WHEREAS on May 23, 1914, three hundred and seventy-six British Subjects from India of Sikh, Muslim and Hindu origin arrived in Vancouver Harbour aboard the Komagata Maru, seeking to enter Canada, and were forced to leave; and WHEREAS in 2008 and 2016, the BC Government and Government of Canada apologized for this act of discrimination, committing to learn from the mistakes of the past, to ensure they are never repeated; and WHEREAS the City of Port Coquitlam is committed to protecting people from hate, racism, and discrimination and promoting multiculturalism and the full participation of all individuals in society; and WHEREAS the City of Port Coquitlam is home to many diverse cultures, where individuals can practice their beliefs and customs while respecting and learning from other traditions. NOW THEREFORE: I, Brad West, Mayor of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM May 23rd as “Komagata Maru Remembrance Day”

Indian Consul General Abhilasha Joshi BHARTIYA Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad (BKSP) – Indian Arts and Literary Council – a Metro Vancouver-based organization, celebrated Mother’s Day last Saturday via a Zoom meeting. The current global pandemic situation did not affect the spirit of the Indian literary community from British Columbia and Ontario. BKSP connected many poets, singers and literary community members to express their love for their mothers through poems and songs with 23 participants, ages 7 to 65, either presenting their own work or reciting works of re-

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Minister Anne Kang: Hate has no place in B.C. ANNE Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, in response to the increase in hate crimes and incidents towards people of East Asian heritage in B.C., on Friday said in a statement: “I am deeply saddened by the recent rise in racially motivated physical and verbal attacks and vandalism against people of Asian heritage in our province since the COVID-19 outbreak. The Vancouver Police Department reported an increase in hate crimes and hate-motivated incidents for March and April,

Anne Kang and the majority of those disturbing incidents had an antiAsian element. “I cannot remain silent. As someone who moved to

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nese Canadians have worked alongside all British Columbians to build the vibrant, multicultural society we enjoy today. Now is a time to stand together and condemn these actions that seek to divide. “Kindness will bring us through this global health crisis stronger than ever as we work to build a more inclusive and welcoming province. Our communities get stronger when we treat each other as we want to be treated. More than ever, it is critical we are intentional about being supportive, understanding and

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Gutsy East Asian woman forces Richmond RCMP to take action following racist incident JUST how stupid and incompetent was the Richmond RCMP officer who reportedly told an East Asian female victim of racist slurs and apparent threat that because the suspects’ vehicle didn’t belong to a Richmond resident, it would be up to police in another jurisdiction to contact the owners! Clara Kan, 33, told CBC that she and her mother were out for a stroll on Friday afternoon near Garry Point, when two white men in a car allegedly hurled racist insults at them. She told CBC that the men shouted: “Hey you! You f–king ch–k … go back to your country! … Look at you with your masks, you’re what’s wrong with society.” She said that she and her mother yelled back expletives to the men and told them to shut up. They didn’t want anyone to believe the stereotype that Asian women are submissive, timid or easy to scare. She said she tried to fight back by taking photos and filming the men but it didn’t seem to matter to the men, and as she and her mother tried to walk away, the driver revved his engine loudly, apparently as a threat. She told CBC she demanded to know what the driver was planning to do and said, “hit me then.” The car lurched forward and her mother started screaming for help. The two men then drove off. Kan called 911 and gave the licence plate of the suspect vehicle from her photograph. A Richmond RCMP officer arrived within five minutes, but told her that because the vehicle didn’t belong to a Richmond resident, the police in another jurisdiction would have to contact the owners. He also said that the owners may not be the men who were allegedly involved in what had just happened. She even informed the officer that the shipyard next to which the car was parked had surveillance cameras nearby. The RCMP seemed to only act when she shared her story on an Instagram account featuring her dog, which has more than 250,000 followers, and it went viral. CBC said that the RCMP on Saturday issued a statement that said if an incident occurs within the city, it is within their jurisdiction. The RCMP on Monday issued a press statement that was also carried by this website.

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smaller communities if someone should become ill or if there’s a community outbreak. By staying home and maintaining physical distancing, British Columbians can take pressure off the already strained resources in these smaller areas. * Do not go pleasure boating right now: Recreational mariners are reminded to avoid non-essential trips on the water and stay close to home. Each call search-andrescue specialists respond to puts them at risk of exposure to COVID-19, as well as requiring them to use precious supplies of personal protective equipment. As well, boaters should be aware that some small coastal First Nations communities have closed their villages to visitors to protect themselves from COVID-19, so boaters may not have access to fuel, supplies and other services.

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Trudeau announces additional support for seniors PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced a series of additional measures to help Canadian seniors and provide them with greater financial security in this time of crisis. He said that no Canadian should have to choose between putting food on the table, filling their prescriptions, or paying their bills. Yet too many seniors are facing significant health, economic, and social challenges due to COVID-19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They helped shape this country, and now they need our help,â&#x20AC;? he said. He added that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has introduced measures to support seniors. It invested $1.3 billion in a one-time special payment through the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit in April. More than 4 million seniors benefited from this top-up, which gave an average of $375 for single seniors and $510 for senior couples. It also invested in community organizations that provide

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Trudeau announces $450 million in funding for academic research community PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced $450 million in funding to help Canada’s academic research community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment will: * Provide wage supports to universities and health research institutes, so they can retain research staff who are funded from industry or philanthropic sources and are unable to access some of the government’s existing COVID-19 support measures. This would apply even if their work has been temporarily suspended. The government will provide up to 75 per cent

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‘Too early to determine whether pandemic will result in benefits to pass on to drivers’ A review of ICBC’s financial situation since the start of the provincial state of emergency shows both positive and negative financial impacts on ICBC’s bottom line. With almost no capital reserves to withstand fluctuations and volatility in the markets, it is too early to determine whether the pandemic will result in benefits to pass on to drivers, the Province said on Thursday. “ICBC is in a challenging position due to the pandemic, faced with uncertain and unprecedented turmoil in the markets, combined with no financial buffer as a result of the old government’s mismanagement,” said David Eby, Attorney General. “There are more than 10 months to go in the fiscal year and many unknowns, but if ICBC’s bottom line ends up better than expected, any surplus will be used to benefit B.C. drivers. In the meantime, we’re focused on supporting people through payment deferrals and making it easier for people to cancel or change their insurance, and on bringing in Enhanced Care coverage next year to save people an average of $400 on their insurance.” If ICBC’s net income results are better than forecast for 2020-21, any additional net income will benefit customers. Any decisions on the use of additional net in-

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over that time: * ICBC opened 46% fewer accident claims (including claims for both damage to vehicles and for injuries) compared to the same time last year, with an average weekly reduction of 7,200 claims. This drop in the number of claims amounts to approximately $158 million in savings for ICBC. However, claim numbers are on the rise again as more vehicles return to B.C. roads; * more than 150,000 customers changed their insurance policies by cancelling their policy (103,700) or lowering their rate class (57,561), resulting in a projected $283-million decline in written insurance premiums compared to what would normally be received for that period; and * ICBC has seen a decrease in the value of its investment portfolio due to the unprecedented downturn in the financial markets, putting pressure on its bottom line. Some of this has already been seen at the end of ICBC’s 2019-20 fiscal year, and early indications suggest the impact could exceed $1 billion in fiscal 2020-21, depending on the length and scope of the global market downturn. The final impact will be determined at the end of fiscal 2020-21. “ICBC waiving cancellation and re-plating

fees alone during the pandemic has saved customers around $5 million, and we will continue to work with those drivers facing financial hardship,” said Nicolas Jimenez, ICBC President and CEO. “We’re committed to delivering essential services and ensuring the safety of our customers, employees and partners. And given these uncertain times, we have a responsibility to consider many factors when making long-term decisions that could adversely affect ICBC’s bottom line – and customers’ insurance premiums – in the future.” ICBC said it remains focused on the longer-term goal of implementing enhanced care coverage and delivering an average 20% rate reduction in 2021 should the legislation be passed. As ICBC transitions to this new care-based model, no basic rate change was needed this year. The 0% basic rate change that took effect on April 1, 2020, is the lowest in nearly a decade. ICBC noted it has taken a number of steps to support its customers during this challenging time. It has waived cancellation and re-plating fees, provided 90-day deferrals and helped customers to cancel or change their coverage at no charge, among many other initiatives designed to ease the financial burden people may be facing.

Shots fired at New Westminster house ON Tuesday, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a house in the area of 20th Street and Hamilton Street. The residents were home at the time of the shooting, but confirm that no one was injured. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The Major Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is actively searching for CCTV footage and asking any witnesses to come forward. Investigators are also looking for dash camera footage from anyone who was driving in the area between 1 and 2:30

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K-12 students to have optional in-class instruction on June 1 PARENTS will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September, provided it is safe to do so. “British Columbians have worked hard to flatten our curve. As we move into the next phase of our pandemic plan after the May long weekend, the science shows us that we’re ready to bring students back to school safely on a gradual and part-time basis,” said Premier John Horgan on Friday. “This will be welcome news for many families who have struggled to adjust to remote and online learning, and for parents who are going back to work. At every step, we will move slowly and make health and safety our top priority. B.C. has done well under the guidance of our provincial health officials, and now is the time to take this next step together.” To make sure schools are safe for students and staff, the number of students in school each day will be reduced, with most receiv-

ing in-class instruction part time. School districts will determine scheduling for classes and transportation arrangements. For kindergarten to Grade 5, this means most students will go to school half time (such as alternating days), while grades 6 to 12 will go to school about one day a week. Children of essential service workers and students needing additional supports will have the option to attend school full time. Families that decide not to send their children to class may continue learning from home. “School is the place where kids learn how to connect with others and grow together, and it’s incredibly important for students who need extra support to get more time with their teachers and support workers,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “We’ve looked at what measures other jurisdictions are putting in place and we’re taking direction from our provincial health officials, so students, educators and staff know we’re taking every precaution to protect their health and safety.”

Health and safety All boards of education and independent school authorities will be required to implement strict provincial health officer and WorkSafeBC health and safety measures to reduce the risk COVID-19 transmission, including: * desks spaced apart and avoiding groups or gatherings of students in hallways or other common areas; * regular cleaning of high-contact surfaces like door knobs, toilet seats, keyboards and desks at least twice a day, and cleaning the school building at least once a day; * students, educators and staff will be required to clean their hands before entering school property, and there will be more hand-sanitizing and cleaning stations available, with well-stocked supplies; * staggered drop-offs, lunch and recess breaks, with increased outside time; * staff and students (or their parents/guard-

John Horgan ians) must assess themselves daily for symptoms of COVID-19. If any student or staff member has even mild symptoms, arrangements will be made for that person to be returned home; * one student per seat on school buses, unless children are from the same house, with plexiglass separating the bus driver from students; and * students or employees should not share food or personal items like phones, pens or pencils. Clear protocols also need to be in place for the safe and healthy handling of all food items. Gradual approach The Ministry of Education has developed a five-stage approach to operate schools, depending on risk of transmission. Schools will also have plans in place for each stage, ensuring they are ready to make changes if there is a risk of transmission, a second wave or a community outbreak. Each school district and independent school must have its return-to-class and safety plans approved by the ministry before moving to the next stage. The plans will be posted on each district’s website for families to access. The ministry will support boards of education and independent school authorities in building these plans, and operations during the pandemic will be regularly monitored. Since returning to class is voluntary and most students will be attending part time, school leaders will contact families to make arrangements for children to return to inclass instruction. If parents have not heard from their schools by May 22, 2020, they are asked to contact their principal. Parents and caregivers are advised to follow the schedule provided for their child to ensure a safe and orderly restart.

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Saturday, May. 16, 2020 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main stances, and providers will do the same for their centres and the child care professionals who work there,” said Katrina Chen, Minister of State for Child Care. “While we are giving the necessary tools to child care centres to operate safely, it is ultimately the choice of parents and providers.” New provincial health officer’s guidelines for safely providing child care include: * maintaining the physical space requirements set out in the Child Care Licensing Regulation. Child care centres have sufficient space to support physical distancing between staff without reducing the number of children in care at any one time. * organizing children into smaller groups and/or spreading children out to minimize direct physical contact. * cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces at least twice a day. General cleaning of the centre should occur at least once a day with common cleaning and disinfectant products. * Setting up hand-hygiene stations at the entrance, so children can clean their hands

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Fraser Health’s Chief Medical Health Officer to rescind gym closure order FRASER Health Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Martin Lavoie is rescinding an order closing all indoor gyms and fitness facilities, effective May 19. The order, issued on April 15, is being rescinded in accordance with Phase 2 of B.C.’s Restart Plan. Indoor gyms and fitness facilities, such as weight training, gymnastics, and martial arts facilities, yoga and dance studios, and other similar facilities, will be permitted to re-open if they can meet provincial requirements to protect staff and clients against the spread of COVID-19. Any facility wishing to resume operations must develop a plan that follows safety measures laid out by the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC. Guidance for facility operators and for the public related to gyms and other fitness facilities is now available on fraserhealth.ca.

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As B.C. takes steps towards a recovery by removing some of the restrictions, employers are encouraged to be flexible when it comes to arrangements for parents of school-age students. The Ministry of Education is working with all 60 school districts, independent school authorities, First Nations schools, teachers, school leaders, support staff, public health officials and all its education partners to coordinate the next steps for accommodating more students in class. “As we look to create our new normal, reopening our schools to in-class learning is an important step,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer. “It will look different, but will be done in way that is safe for everyone. I want to assure all the staff, students and families that we will face the challenges that come with this transition together – and we will do it in a measured and thoughtful way.”

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Chief Constable Adam Palmer it is problematic to cut an essential service to fund non-essential services. Ninety-seven percent of the VPD’s budget is non-discretionary (i.e. salaries). Therefore, any reduction equals a reduction in police response. “I’m concerned about the lack of transparency in this process. Decisions that have the potential to have a fundamental impact on public safety should not be made in private. The public has a right to know what was debated, and how their elected officials voted. There was zero consultation with the Vancouver Police Board, VPD, or any VPD unions on the motion itself and how it will affect the safety and security of Vancouver residents. I learned about the motion on Wednesday afternoon after it was developed, voted on, and passed.

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WorkSafeBC releases industry-specific guidance for next phase of restart WORKSAFEBC has released industry-specific guidance and resources for employers resuming operations as part of phase 2 of the provincial government’s restart plan. “Every employer is required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan that assesses the risk of exposure at their worksite and implements measures to keep their workers safe,” said Al Johnson, Head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC, on Friday. “We’ve developed both general and industry-specific materials in consultation with industry and labour stakeholders to ensure they

are practical and understandable for workplaces in each sector.” Industry-specific guidelines and resources are now available for the following sectors: * Restaurants, cafes, pubs * Salons and personal services * Real estate * Arts and cultural facilities (Museums, art galleries, and libraries) * Parks and outdoor spaces * Health services * In-person counselling * Office space Sector-specific guidelines for child care and recreation and sports will be available

in the coming days. To complement the protocols for specific industries, WorkSafeBC has also developed general resources intended for all workplaces. These include: a COVID-19 safety plan template, workplace posters, information on cleaning and hygiene practices, and guidance on the selection and use of masks. WorkSafeBC reminds employers that they do not need to submit their safety plan for review or approval. WorkSafeBC Prevention Officers will, however, begin a province-wide verification and inspection initiative to

ensure that employers have their plans in place and are keeping their workers safe. “The planning process should involve workers for their input to ensure their concerns are heard and addressed,” said Johnson. The release of industryspecific information and resources from WorkSafeBC aligns with the provincial government’s multi-phased plan to restart the economy. WorkSafeBC will continue developing industry-specific information and resources for the next phases of the restart, to help employers develop their COVID-19 Safety Plan in advance of re-

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State of emergency extended in B.C. till May 26 AS B.C. moves toward its new normal, Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is extending the provincial state of emergency to support continued co-ordination of the pandemic response. “Because of our determination and sacrifices over the past months, we’re now in a position to carefully move toward the next chapter in our response to COVID-19, but we must not lose sight of the challenges that are ahead,” said Premier John Horgan on Wednesday. “At each and every step forward, your government will continue in its commitment to keep our communities safe and support people through this difficult time.” The government recently announced BC’s Restart Plan, laying out a series of steps and principles that everyone in B.C. will take together to protect people and ensure that the province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before. “As we look forward to increasing our social and economic activity in B.C., we must remember that the fight against COVID-19 is far from over,” said Farnworth. “Our province continues to be in a state of emergency, and we will continue in our co-ordinated response to keep people safe, support our

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benefits and/or credits will stop in October 2020 and the taxpayer will have to repay the estimated amounts that were issued as of July 2020. The CRA encourages Canadians to file their tax returns by June 1, or as soon as possible in order to receive the right amount of benefits based on their 2019 tax return, and in order to ensure continuity of benefits beyond September 2020. The CRA has helpful information and a step-by-step guide to help Canadians complete their taxes. To help file taxes, free virtual clinics will be offered by local organizations, in partnership with the CRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the joint CRA and Revenu QuĂŠbec Income Tax Assistance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Volunteer Program. These clinics will be held on an interim basis to help those with low and modest incomes and a simple tax situation who are looking for support during tax season. Lebouthillier said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know many Canadians are facing hardship as a result of the financial, physical, and emotional strain

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15 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; five more deaths HEALTH Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday announced 15 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 2,407 cases in British Columbia. Unfortunately, there were five new COVID-19 related deaths, four in the Fraser Health region and one in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, for a total of 140 deaths in British Columbia. There are 359 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 1,908 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the total COVID-19 cases, 51 individuals are hospitalized, 12

Adrian Dix of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation. Every health region in British Columbia has patients with

COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 878 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 1,164 in the Fraser Health region, 126 in the Island Health region, 181 in the Interior Health region and 58 in the Northern Health region. There has been one new acute-care outbreak at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. In total, 15 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and five acute-care units have active cases. There has also been one new community outbreak with two confirmed cases at the Oppenheimer Group, a fruit and

vegetable processing plant in Coquitlam. The public health investigation is ongoing, active contract tracing is underway and the plant remains open at this time. Public health teams are also continuing to provide support for community outbreaks in the poultry sector, at the Mission Institution and with those connected to the Kearl Lake plant in Alberta. Dix and Henry said: “We must continue to be measured and thoughtful with each step forward in our COVID-19 recovery. The new outbreaks demonstrate that there continues

to be risk of COVID-19 in our communities. “We want a strong start, and to do that we need to stay local, stay apart and stay 100% committed to working together. “Our provincial parks are now open for day use. Spending the day in a nearby park is a great way to stay close to home this weekend and put our safe social interaction ‘rules’ into action. “Today, education and child care guidance was also released to allow schools to once again begin in-class learning on June 1 and prepare for a full return in September.

“Our schools and daycares will look and feel different, but they will operate in the safest way possible for everyone - for staff, students and families. “From the start of this pandemic, British Columbians have demonstrated incredible compassion and care for our health-care workers, seniors, Elders and our communities. The result has been the flattening of our curve. Let’s keep working through this together.” For daily updates on the COVID-19 figures and facts, visit our website voiceonline.com

Tips from public lead to drug bust in South Surrey SUSPECTED drug trafficking at a South Surrey residence has been quashed thanks to tips from the public.

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NOW IN SURREY Surrey RCMP began an investigation after being tipped off on a possible illegal cannabis store operating at a residence in the 16400-block of 24A Avenue. The Surrey RCMP Drug Unit executed a search warrant at the residence on April 23 and located evidence of alleged drug trafficking, including indications of illegal online cannabis sales. As a result of the investigation, officers located and seized a number of items consistent with drug trafficking, including cocaine and MDMA. Police also located drug cutting agents, drug packaging and processing materials. Multiple cell phones were seized along with various packaged cannabis products, and $1,700 in cash. A man and woman were arrested and later released pending further investigation. No charges have been laid at this time. “This is a great example of Surrey residents helping to address the illicit drug trade in the community,” said acting Proactive Enforcement Officer, Staff-Sgt. Ryan Element on Monday. “Despite the legalization of cannabis, we will continue to enforce drug laws and target illegal drug activity in Surrey.” Police said this is a good reminder to the public that it is not only illegal to sell cannabis from an unauthorized dealer, it is also illegal to purchase cannabis from an unauthorized dealer, regardless if the purchase is in-store or online. The products sold at illegal cannabis stores are not regulated and

Targeted shooting at residence on Abbotsford’s Yukon Crescent ON Friday, at 11:19 p.m., Abbotsford Police were called to the 33000-block of Yukon Crescent for a report of shots fired. Officers located a residence that had been shot at. There were several adults in the residence at the time of this incident; fortunately, no one was injured. Investigators are in the preliminary stages of this investigation; however, they believe this was a targeted attack. Abbotsford Police Major Crime Detectives have assumed this investigation and are asking to speak to witnesses to this incident. Anyone who was in the area at the time of this shooting, or has CCTV, dashcam video or information about this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 604-8595225.

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Vancouver, BC: May 13, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 3,284 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April 2020, a decline of 50.8 per cent from April 2019. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $737,834, a 7.8 per cent increase from $684,430 recorded the previous year. Total sales dollar volume in March was $2.4 billion, a 46.9 per cent decrease over 2019. “We expected to see a sharp drop in sales for April as we confronted the COVID-19 pandemic,” said BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson. “However, buyers and sellers are adapting to a new normal, and activity should pick

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Modi talks of self-reliance; takes total package to 10% of GDP New Delhi (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a massive financial package to revive, reform and make the country self-reliant, while at the same time welcoming foreign capital and strengthening of supply chains. In a televised address to the nation, Modi talked about new infrastructure and rational tax systems for a quantum leap of growth. Besides, the Prime Minister announced stimulus measures which will take the total amount announced by the Ministry of Finance and the RBI to a total of Rs 20 lakh crore or 10 per cent of the GDP [1 crore = 10 million; 1 lakh = 100,000].

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goods. Modi said that the package will give emphasis on land, labour, liquidity and laws. The package will also focus on the farmers and the labourers who support the nation during the times of crisis. Modi further said that the package will give rise to a rational tax system, strong financial system besides encouraging businesses and bringing in investments into India. Industry experts welcomed the announcements, saying that there are many ways in which the schemes announced on Tuesday can be financed, including from the extra Rs 200,000 lakh crore the Centre will get from higher levies on

petrol and diesel. Apart from this, the government has already used the escape clause in the FRBM [Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management] Act. The announcement came at a time when the official data showed that contraction in manufacturing and electricity sector’s output on the back of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown to curb its spread plunged India’s factory production in March 2020. The factory output crashed by (-) 16.7 per cent during the month under review from a growth of 4.62 per cent in February and 2.7 per cent recorded in the corresponding month of last year.

India pitches for Japanese companies as they move out of China New Delhi (IANS): India is making a pitch for attracting Japanese companies in the post COVID-19 scenario after the Japanese government announced incentives for its companies to move out of China. Invest India has prepared a paper on “Why is India the best place for Japanese investments in the post COVID-19 world” authored by Devika Chawla, Strategic Investment Research Unit, and Seerat Kohli, Japan Plus, Invest India. The paper has also been put up on the Twitter handle and Facebook page of the Indian embassy in Japan. Invest India is a non-profit venture under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India. The paper argues that there is widespread uncertainty about China’s future global role and

trade practices. It examines the recent announcements by the Japanese government offering massive incentives to their companies to move out of China and argues why Japan should look towards India as the foremost destination for diversifying its supply chains away from China. The implications of this package will be wide and far-reaching, both in terms of geopolitics as well as economics. Specifically, the decision to promote relocation of Japanese companies away from China, its largest trading partner, indicates a growing consensus in Japan to move its supply chains back to the country, or to other preferable countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and India. It points out that China has been rapidly losing its attractiveness among Japanese countries for a while now, an example of which can be seen from the fact that about 159 Japanese companies operating in China have relocated to comparable countries like Vietnam and Thailand.

United Nations (IANS): The UN on Tuesday slashed India’s economic growth projection for the current fiscal year to 1.2 per cent, which would still be the second-highest growth rate among major economies, trailing only China. The mid-year World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) update expects India’s rate of gross domestic growth to increase to 5.5 per cent in the next fiscal year. The growth rate for the world ravaged by

COVID-19 is projected to shrink by 3.2 per cent this year, with the developed countries bearing the brunt with their economic growth dropping by 5 per cent, according to the update. The 1.2 per cent estimate for India for the current year is a drastic COVID-19-fuelled cut from the 6.6 per cent made in January made by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. China is expected to grow by 1.7 per cent

“Such diversification and shifting of Japanese firms away from China is estimated to create a $730 billion economic opportunity for developing geographies like ASEAN and India. “The ongoing COVID-19 crisis presents a golden opportunity for India and Japan to further boost their already successful relationship,”, the paper argues. There is little doubt in anyone’s mind that the post COVID-19 world will be starkly different from the one preceding it in many significant ways as the world looks towards an economic and social reset, it said. “Among other things, this pandemic has highlighted the world’s over-dependence on China, particularly in areas such as medical equipment and medical textiles, as a result of which, there has been a growing consensus between and within countries such as India and Japan about not only promoting their domestic industries but also diversifying their reliance on China for manufacturing activities,” it said.

The paper points out that these convergences bring Indian and Japanese interests closer and the opportunity presented by Japan’s announcement of funding its multinationals to relocate away from China, must be fully leveraged by India as the most preferable destination to secure such investments from Japan. India has a variety of factors and reasons to be the favourite destination for Japanese investments, including its global role and position as a key international player capable of replacing China, its large market size offering immense opportunities for trade, its consistently strong growth rates, its vast pool of cheap yet skilled labour and last but not the least, its open and democratic values, a major feature that differentiates India from China. “A deepening of the Indo-Japanese relationship proves a win-win for both; promoting India as the prime place for Japanese companies to invest in, goes a long way in that direction,” it said.

UN slashes India’s growth rate to 1.2% for 2020-21 this year and increase its rate to 7.6 per cent next year. The WESP update reduced India’s growth rate for the last fiscal year to 4.1 per cent from the 5.7 per cent estimated in January. The UN projection for the current fiscal year is less than the 1.9 per cent made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last month. The UN expects South Asia’s economies overall to shrink by 0.6 per cent during the

current year. The UN update said, “The global economy is expected to lose nearly $8.5 trillion in output over the next two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, wiping out nearly all gains of the previous four years. The sharp economic contraction, which marks the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s, comes on top of anaemic economic forecasts of only 2.1 per cent at the start of the year.”

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New Deal: In all 15 new, enhanced measures to revive economy New Delhi (IANS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced 15 new and some enhanced measures to revive and support businesses, and workers under the mega stimulus package -- Self-Reliant India Movement -- which was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last evening. Sitharaman announced a slew of fiscal and regulatory measures for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), real estate, NBFCs, power distribution and general businesses. Attempts have also been made via these measures to decrease the regulatory burden on companies, while increasing the take-home pay of employees. But the big takeaways were for the MSME sector which is considered to be the backbone of economic activity. In terms of measures, the Centre has decided to give a new definition to MSMEs. This will denote the type of companies that will be included in the sector. Accordingly, the investment limit for defining MSMEs has been revised upwards. Besides, she highlighted that additional criteria such as turnover has been considered for defining MSMEs. In terms of fiscal measures, the Minister announced that Rs 3 lakh crore [1 crore = 10 million; 1 lakh = 100,000] “Collateral-free Automatic Loans” for businesses, including MSMEs, will be provided to meet operational liabilities built up, buy raw material and restart business. She further announced another scheme worth Rs 20,000 crore for “Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs”. A Rs 50,000 crore “Fund of Funds” for MEMEs which face severe shortage of equity was also announced. The Centre has also decided not to go in for global bidding for government procurement for tenders up to Rs 200

for discoms was essential as its revenue has plummeted and they are in the midst of unprecedented cash flow problem accentuated by demand reduction during the current lockdown. The scheme will allow power sector financiers -- PFC and REC to infuse liquidity of Rs 90,000 crore to discoms against receivables. Loans will be extended against State

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Borrow gold from religious trusts for public benefit, says former Maharashtra CM Mumbai (IANS): In a potentially controversial statement, senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday suggested that the government should utilise the huge quantities of gold lying with various religious trusts in the country to finance the rebuilding of the economy post COVID-19 pandemic.

He urged that the gold should be deployed to tide over the current financial crisis that has gripped the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Government must immediately appropriate all the gold lying with all the religious trusts in the country, worth at least USD one trillion, according to the World Gold Council. The gold can be borrowed through gold

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bonds at a low interest rate. This is an emergency,” Chavan said in a tweet, where he tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He made it clear that when he mentioned religious trusts, it was cutting across religions. “As per the WGC, the gold is worth around Rs 75 lakh crore [1 lakh = 100,000; 1 crore = 10 million]. When the country needs it, it must

be used,” said Chavan in his series of tweets. It could be done through a gold bond scheme with a small interest paid on it, and since it (the gold in religious trusts) is the nation’s property, there’s no harm in using it for public benefit, he added. “During wars that India has seen, people have come out and given their gold to the government. We can

have a scheme and even give them (the religious trusts) a small interest on it,” said Chavan. The technocrat-turn-politician who is a former Union Minister pointed out that since the past nearly two months, he had been advocating a stimulus package of at least Rs 20 lakh crore and welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of Tuesday evening.

US to give $3.6 million aid to India for COVID-19 battle New Delhi (IANS): The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to assist India’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. A US government statement said the initial tranche of funding will seek to further strengthen and support

the Central government’s efforts to increase laboratory capacity for SARS-COV-2 testing, including molecular diagnostics and serology. The funds will also support the development of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) centers that can improve the ability of hospital networks to de-

tect COVID-19 cases and strengthen local health systems through enhanced surveillance and monitoring systems. The CDC will work with local partners to assist in the development of a strong public health workforce to support India’s capacity to respond not only to

this pandemic, but also to future threats as well, the statement said. It will also include planning for health emergency operation centres. In addition, the statement said, the CDC India programme will provide technical assistance for the ongoing crisis emergency and risk com-

munication efforts of the government. Since early January, the CDC’s India office has been collaborating with various government institutes to support the COVID-19 response in India. According to the statement, the US government agencies, including the US

Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, and the Department of Health and Human Services, have provided more than $1.4 billion in health assistance and nearly $2.8 billion in total assistance to India over the last 20 years.

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Punjab paying price for Maharashtra government’s negligence: Amarinder Singh New Delhi (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in an interview lashed out at the Maharashtra government for allegedly lying that migrants working in Nanded went through the COVID-19 test. On reaching Punjab, 969 of them tested COVID positive which Singh blames on the Maha Agadhiled Maharashtra government in which the Congress is an ally of the Shiv Sena. The Chief Minister said the COVID numbers are all set to spike in the coming days with a large section of the Punjab population being brought back from abroad. Here are excerpts of the interview in which he talked about home delivery of liquor to rubbishing claims that the Railway Ministry is shouldering the main share of the cost for bringing migrant labourers home: Q: Many Indians stranded abroad are being brought back from COVID affected countries to India and this will continue in the next few days. With a sizable Punjabi population living outside India, is that a cause for concern for the state government?

Amarinder Singh. A: Well, the concern is definitely there. It was, in fact, the influx of NRIs in February-March that triggered the first wave of COVID cases in Punjab. So the danger of a large number of Punjabis coming back at this stage and spreading the infection, when the situation is already serious, is real. But that does not mean that we don’t want to welcome our brothers and sisters back home. Most of them have their families or businesses etc here. Naturally they want to come back. The challenge is how to ensure their safe return, and also to ensure that their return does not mean an increased risk of infection among their families, neighbours and others in the state.

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define at this stage. That is the way things are working around the world. There is easing of relaxations, but it is subject to the situation not worsening. As and when the time arrives, we will decide whether to continue with the curfew or lockdown and to what extent, in which areas. Q: One Congress ruled state – Chhattisgarh – has implemented home delivery of liquor. Do you think other states too should replicate it? A: In Punjab, we have already started the home delivery of liquor effective May 7. It is necessary to maintain social distancing and prevent crowding at the shops, which also we opened on Thursday. There are of course conditions attached to the home delivery model, in terms of license fee, number of bottles that can be ordered etc. Q: Recently, it was claimed that the Railway Ministry is bearing 85% of the cost for transporting migrant labourers while the Punjab Special Chief Secretary has gone on record to state 100% of the cost is being borne by Punjab for migrants leaving from the state, calling everything else “notional”. What is the truth? A: Yes, that is the way it is working out effectively. The Railways in this case has smartly chosen to charge 15% of the per head cost for a chartered train from the states, instead of showing them as relief trains for transporting the workers.

And this 15% of chartered train fare works out to the second class sleeper ticket fare. So we end up paying the full cost of the ticket for the labourer. I don’t know why and how the Railways has been allowed to get away with this. The Railway Ministry needs to look into this and address the issue urgently, since there are lakhs more workers waiting to travel from and to all corners of the country. Q: Aarogya Setu App is being made mandatory for all employees in India now. Do you share any privacy concern over its usage like others? A: I believe there are security and privacy concerns related to the app, which Rahul Gandhi had highlighted and which even some experts had endorsed. As long as there are fears and apprehensions on this count, people will not accept it easily. So while such technology might seem essential to tackle COVID at present, due care needs to be taken for the protection of data on the app. The app should not, at any cost, be used for the surveillance of the people. The privacy of the citizens should not be compromised at any cost. Even in Punjab, we have our own COVA app for managing COVID, but we are making sure that there is no scope for misuse and it is not used as a surveillance tool except for the limited purpose of tracking COVID suspects, or those travelling and hence prone to the risk of infection.

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Unorganised labour to be priority in Centre’s relief package: Punjab Chief Minister Chandigarh (IANS): Expressing disappointment at the Centre’s failure to address the humanitarian crisis resulting from the lockdown, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said immediate intervention in the unorganised labour sector should have been a top priority in the fiscal relief package, the first tranche of which was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “It was unfortunate that the Finance Minister had not deemed it fit to balance the

needs of the MSMEs [Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises], NBFCs [Non Banking Financial Company] and the housing sector with the urgent requirements of the lakhs of migrant labourers facing unprecedented problems due to the current crisis,” said the Chief Minister. Citing the Prime Minister’s emphasis on securing ‘jaan’ with ‘jahan’, Amarinder Singh said the first set of announcements from the Finance Minister showed no intent at protecting lives, without which there could,

in fact, be no livelihood. “The MSMEs, the housing sector, etc, have to first survive, and then take the leap to the revival stage. And how will they survive without their workers, who have left them in hordes and seem in no mood to return any time soon?” asked the Chief Minister, urging the Central government to take note of the woes of the labourers, especially in the unorganised sector, to address the immediate challenges for the national economy. While the implications and

impact of the relief announced by the Union Finance Minister would need more analysis, the Chief Minister said on the face of it, the MSMEs had not received the much-needed bailout package. Instead, they were being offered loans, which will only end up plunging them into a deeper debt crisis. Even the MSMEs working in the critical health sector have not received any special incentives to give them the impetus that they need right now to support the COVID-19 battle, Ama-

rinder Singh lamented the absence of any serious thought in prioritising the nation’s needs at this critical juncture. Pointing out that Punjab had 2.52 lakh [252,000] industries, of which only about 1,000 were large, the Chief Minister said given the magnitude of the problem, the Centre would need to come out with a massive package for the MSMEs to resume operations. And only when the MSMEs start opening up will the migrant labour return to the state, he added.

The announcements made on Wednesday, said the Chief Minister, appeared to be aimed at reviving the economy in the long term, and not focused on giving the urgent financial support needed by the critical sectors of the economy. The Chief Minister hoped that the next set of announcements from the Finance Minister would see some concrete announcements for the unorganised labour sector, in particular, and also address the grave unemployment crisis staring the country.

Punjab allows Ludhiana tiny and cottage units to open Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, here on Thursday, allowed tiny and cottage industries in non-containment mixed-use areas of Ludhiana to resume operations as part of re-opening of bigger industries that depended on small units for

components. The resumption of operations in these small units, which normally have labourers living in the vicinity or on the premises, would be subject to requirements of access control and strict compliance with Covid-19 standard operating proce-

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Punjab, Haryana procure 185 lakh tonne wheat Chandigarh (IANS): With a bumper crop, wheat procurement in food grain states Punjab and Haryana has reached 185 lakh tonne [1 lakh = 100,000] amid the ongoing lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, officials said on Thursday. The wheat procurement in Punjab is almost double than its neighbouring Haryana.

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Punjab MLAs-Chief Secretary duel over liquor policy intensifies Chandigarh (IANS): The face-off between the Punjab legislature and the administration over liquor policy intensified with a Minister here on Wednesday coming out in support of Congress legislators, demanding a probe into the Excise Department revenue losses in the past three years. A day earlier, Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh was divested of the charge of Financial Commissioner (Taxation) as Chief Minister Amarinder Singh’s colleagues, led by Finance Minister Manpreet Badal, announced to boycott a meeting attended by the bureaucrat. The charge against the Chief Secretary is his son’s stake in the liquor business. Sukhjinder Randhawa, a Minister, demanded an inquiry into the revenue losses in the Excise Department. “I agree with Amarinder Singh Raja and appeal Chief Minister Punjab Amarinder Singh to initiate enquiry into the revenue loss to

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the Excise Department for the last three years,” he said. Randhawa also tagged Gidderbaha legislator Amarinder Singh Raja’s tweet, which said: “Dear Capt Amarinder Singh, it’s my humble request to kindly also initiate enquiry against Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh on revenue loss of over Rs 600

crore [1 crore = 10 million].” Raja also demanded that the Chief Secretary be removed for holding a free and fair probe. Randhawa, Jail Minister, was among the Ministers who last week staged a walkout against the Chief Secretary at a pre-Cabinet meeting for his alleged misbehaviour over the revision of the excise policy. Joining chorus against the Chief Secretary, Congress legislators Raj Kumar Verka, Sangat Singh Gilzian, Kulbir Singh Zira and Barinder Singh Pahra also demanded probe. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has approved the excise policy for this financial year with compensation to the liquor contractors for the losses incurred during the lockdown. After this, liquor contractors opened their vends on Wednesday. The government has left it on contractors the option to supply liquor at the customers’ doorsteps.

On Tuesday, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal demanded registration of an FIR either against the Chief Secretary or the Ministers over allegations of conflict of interest in the liquor ‘loot’ in the state. He said the people must know the real issue behind the collision between the Chief Secretary and the Ministers and the Congress leaders, who accused the senior officer of being “corrupt and arrogant”. “Instead of making a laughing stock of the high constitutional institutions of the cabinet and the Chief Secretary, time has come for taking a concrete legal view and penal follow-up on allegations of liquor loot,” Badal said. Badal alleged the Congress leaders were trying to “legalise” the illegal home delivery of liquor, which continued during the lockdown.

Punjab Police bust another narco-gangster module Chandigarh (IANS): The Punjab Police has busted another narco-gangster module with the arrest of three persons allegedly linked to the 532-kg drug haul along the Indo-Pakistan border near Amritsar. Six illegal weapons were seized from the accused and a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and the Disaster

Management Act has been registered, Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said on Tuesday. Gupta said the weapons recovered from them included a 12 bore double-barrel rifle, a 32 bore Beretta pistol, two 32 bore pistols, a 12 bore pistol and a 315 bore pistol, along with two rounds each of 315 bore and 32 bore. Accused Gurpreet Singh

was reportedly in direct contact with several gangsters and drug smugglers currently in prison. The DGP said Gurpreet’s questioning had revealed that he was in direct contact with Shubham Batala, gangster and prime accused in the case of armed robbery of nearly Rs 7 crore [Rs 70 million] from a jewellery shop in Amritsar in 2018.

Shubham was arrested in 2019 and is currently lodged in Central Jail in Amritsar. Based on the forensic and technical investigation conducted so far, it has been found that Gurpreet was in contact with Shubham, and supplied weapons to his associates in Tarn Taran and Ferozepur areas. The DGP further said on the basis of investigation of the team led by SSP Dhruv

Dhaiya, three other associates of the gang, all residents of Ferozepur, have been identified. They were found to be actively involved in supply of weapons into Tarn Taran. He said Surya has been identified as another key associate of Shubham, who was involved in the illegal weapons’ supply in coordination with Gurpreet. Investigation revealed Gur-

preet was in direct contact with Kuldip Singh, who is the brother of Ranjit Rana, the prime accused in the 532 kg heroin drug haul case, and arrested recently by the police. Gupta said Kuldip, an accused in three cases of NDPS Act, including a case of 22 kg heroin registered in 2014 in Amritsar, is currently lodged in Central Jail in Amritsar.

Punjab steps up COVID-19 tests -- 41,849 so far Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab on Wednesday completed testing of 41,849 people. With this, the state has increased its testing per million to 1,392 per day against the national average of 1,243, Health

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Mitsubishi Motors Redefines First Responder Program Mississauga, ON: Our healthcare heroes don’t have the option of staying at home and for some that means the need to purchase a new vehicle for reliable and safe transportation. Mitsubishi Motors Canada is making it easier to do so with its First Responder program. The program established in 2015 to thank Police Officers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Firefighters, was expanded to include healthcare professionals from doctors, to nurses to psychologists. GENESIS RETAIL NETWORK EXPANDS: Genesis recently announced the start of operations of Genesis Estrie, its first retail partner in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. The brand’s 24th location in Canada is also its sixth in the province of Quebec, joining four locations in Greater Montreal including Pierrefonds on the West Island, Saint-Laurent, Laval, and Brossard on the South Shore in addition to one location in Quebec City. “In 2020, with the launch of our first SUV, the GV80, we are bringing the Genesis brand to a broader Canadian audience. In addition to our expanding product lineup, we continue to grow our retail footprint nationwide. Our expansion into the Eastern Townships reinforces Genesis’ commitment to delivering a unique, stress-free automotive purchase and ownership experience to consumers,” said Richard Trevisan, Brand Di-

The rebate is for $500 off the purchase of a new vehicle that can be combined with any other offer*. “We greatly value all that our healthcare heroes do and felt compelled to redefine what it means to be a first responder to include a wide range of professions within the healthcare field,” said Juyu Jeon, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors Canada. “This is a small way to say thank you to all those who keep us safe.” Police Officer (Current), .Firefighter (Current), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Paramedics (Current),

Volunteer Firefighters, Special Constables (Core Officers) & Coast Guards (Current), Cardiology Technologists (New), Medical Sonographers (New), Respiratory Therapists (New), .Psychologists (New), Ambulance Attendants (New), Physiotherapists (New), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (New), Physicians (New), Licensed Practical Nurses (New), Registered Nurses (New), Nurse aids and orderlies (New) Other programs available to First Responders and all Canadians are, financial deferment on

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rector of Genesis Motors Canada. “We wanted to broaden our already strong connection with Quebec, and this new foothold provides customers in the southeastern region of the province with greater opportunity to discover our brand”. To manage the new location, Genesis Motors Canada is partnering with Sherbrooke-based Groupe Beaucage, which has been serving the

Eastern Townships for more than two decades. Genesis Estrie will be the group’s first Genesis distributor. “We are delighted to bring Genesis to our community here in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships,” said Daniel Beaucage, Founder and President of Groupe Beaucage. “Our communityoriented team of passionate automotive professionals is dedicated to providing customers with the best possible car-buying and ownership experience.” As with all Genesis markets across Canada, the experience in Estrie begins online, where customers can complete their entire journey from browsing the latest models to finalizing their purchase. All of this can be done with complete confidence thanks to transparent, no-haggle pricing and an all-inclusive ownership experience for

five years. Customers can configure a vehicle, select accessories, have their trade-in vehicle appraised, and even complete a credit application, all from the comfort of their home. They may even schedule their new vehicle for at-home delivery. Leveraging its national centralized inventory, Genesis will facilitate the delivery of a new vehicle within a matter of weeks (excluding the all-new GV80, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2020). New and existing Genesis owners can rest easy knowing that their vehicle comes standard with a complimentary suite of at-home services, including five years / 100,000 km of complimentary scheduled maintenance. Genesis will come to the customer’s residence to collect their vehicle for service and leave them with a courtesy vehicle for no extra charge

INFINITI PRESENTS “CARIGAMI”

ple to stay at home to contain the spread of COVID-19, by providing a free creative outlet for customers and fans. All three models will be available for download at www.INFINITI.com “In this unprecedented time where citizens of the world are doing their part to fight COVID-19 by staying at home, we wanted to develop something that will help ease the boredom, while having a bit of fun” said Phil York, General Manager of

INFINITI Global Brand and Marketing. He continued, “Our hope is that lovers of cars and crafts alike, will enjoy Carigami.” With a printer at home, some paper, a craft knife and glue, users can simply print the templates and assemble their own version of the popular vehicles. The team who created the project embraced the playful spirit of the concept when producing content, including capturing a scaled-down “at home reveal” of the vehicles on a record turntable (in place of the typical design revolve). The aim is to inspire users who are seeking for a creative outlet as they practice physical distancing at home. Starting with the Q50, the QX80 and the FX Carigami model templates will be progressively available to download via www. infiniti.com/headlines/carigami. Users are

encouraged to upload images of their efforts to social media with the hashtags #ParkitforNow #Carigami. INFINITI Canada was launched in 1990 as the luxury division of Nissan, and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with 40 retailers across Canada. Since 2016, INFINITI Canada has been part of the INFINITI Engineering Academy - INFINITI’s global search for the best young engineers in the world to work with INFINITI and Renault F1® Team on a unique 12-month, paid placement. INFINITI encourages an ideal that Luxury Should Be Lived In, inspiring consumers to embrace who they are, and appreciate the little things. More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.INFINITI.com.

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