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Former solicitor general Heed says keeping the Vancouver School Liaison Officer program is not justified BY RATTAN MALL WHILE Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Wilson on Tuesday criticized the Vancouver School Board’s decision to remove School Liaison Officers from Vancouver schools, calling it a “political decision” and saying this would have huge safety implications now and in the future, former B.C. solicitor general Kash Heed disagreed with her. Heed, a former Vancouver Police superintendent and a former West Vancouver Police chief constable, told The VOICE on Thursday that you had to look at whether this was “a feel-good program” or a successful one. He added: “I think given the issues we have with our youth right now, given the issues we have not only with the delinquency part but the gang connections, the drug use, the effectiveness and the cost of that program, [it] does not justify keeping it. The alternative is to come up with some type of contemporary program – one that addresses these issues.” When he was the police chief in West Vancouver, he received criticism because he got rid of the DARE [Drug Abuse Resistance Education] program there. Heed said: “And that’s all based on the evidence of the success and failure of these programs. A lot of these programs are just feel-good programs. And yes, they had some success. But does that limited success justify the cost expenditure on it? In my opinion, no it doesn’t. Are there alternatives? Absolutely! Do we

on how they are going to behave, how they are going to interact with people, whether they are going to consume drugs or whether they are going to hang around with people they shouldn’t be hanging around. “These one-off or these feel-good programs such as the school liaison, in my opinion, do not justify the expense on them,” Heed said.

Kash Heed. Photo by Chandra Bodalia need to find them? Absolutely!” So, how do we go about finding them? Heed said: “You’ve got to put together knowledgeable people. You cannot expect the police to come up with the program. They do not have the background for it. You cannot expect some lay person within the education system to come up with it. You’ve got to have some experts in the field and look at the best evidence around the world to determine how we are going to develop programs for our youth.” He said we had to have a comprehensive program within the school system that deals with all of the issues kids face: their peer influences and their influence

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WHEN I asked Heed about the Surrey school programs, he said: “Yes, there has been some success and I think we have to measure that success in Surrey with the WRAP Program [Wraparound Program] and that they intervene at a very early age. “I believe the intervention has to occur at a very young age. It has to occur with these kids in elementary school in order to be effective. Once these kids have got into the behaviour, the delinquency, the drug use and the violence, forget it. You’ve got to write them off. “I am sorry to say but there is no evidence that says multi-milliondollar programs are going to be that successful in dealing with this.” He added: “Now there are anomalies in this, I admit, but generally speaking, when you look at the research in this area, those feel-good programs have very, very limited success.” Heed referred to the work of famous American criminologist Lawrence Sherman who wrote a 650-page report for the U.S. Congress on these types of programs and concluded that the success of dealing

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Francois Joseph Gauthier, 51, charged in Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal’s homicide CHARGES were approved on Saturday, April 24 by BC Prosecution Service following a Vancouver Police investigation into a homicide in Coal Harbour last weekend. Police responded to calls of shots fired outside Cardero’s restaurant near Coal Harbour Quay and Cardero Street around 8:30 p.m. on April 17. Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal, 31, was pronounced dead on scene after first responders were unsuccessful in reviving him. Francois Joseph Gauthier, 51, has been charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of possess a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm without being the holder of authorization or a license under which he may possess the firearm. Gauthier remains in custody until his next court appearance on April 29 at 9 a.m. in Vancouver Provincial Court. Dhaliwal was reportedly linked to the Brothers Keepers gang. “We continue to believe this incident was a targeted killing and that Dhaliwal was the intended victim,” Sgt. Steve Addison said on Monday. “While we don’t think there is an immediate risk to the public, it is always shocking and unnerving when gun violence takes place in such a busy, public place. TV news footage on Saturday night showed a handgun lying on the ground at the scene of the shooting. There was also a distraught man who was prevented by officers from entering the crime scene. A media report later claimed that he was the victim’s brother, Barinder Dhaliwal, and that another brother, Meninder,

was also in the area at the time. A man believed to be Dhaliwal’s brother is prevented by police from entering the crime scene. Also, Vancouver Police earlier this week said there was no evidence that a stabbing at West Hastings and Broughton near the shooting scene 15 minutes later was connected to Dhaliwal’s murder. The stabbing victim was in serious condition. But on Saturday they did not comment on that incident. According to The Abbotsford News’ Vikki Hopes, Harpreet (Harb) Dhaliwal’s brother, Barinder (Brian) “Shrek” Dhaliwal, was the suspected target of a drive-by shooting in 2011 at a home on Bradner Road and was an associate of the Bacon brothers. In 2011, Jarrod Bacon alleged in wiretap evidence presented at his drug-conspiracy trial that Brian could front the $3 million in cash for cocaine. In September 2012, there was another drive-by shooting in which a man got shot in the arm. Following that incident, police installed video surveillance cameras on Bradner Road near the home. Brian was shot in July 2013 on Downes Road and went to a hospital with a gunshot wound. In 2016, he was charged with four weapons offences and pleaded guilty to one in 2018. He was sentenced to a one-year prison term. Harpreet was the victim of shootings in 2017 in Abbotsford and in December 2018 at Lansdowne Mall in Richmond. Another brother, Meninder, survived a shooting in March 2019 in Richmond.

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with a lot of society’s problems with our youth is with programs that directly impact delinquency and prevent that delinquency. Those other programs, he said, just make people feel good. Heed said: “Let’s bring people on board that have the expertise to determine what those effective programs are. Number one, I can tell you that’s not the police.” He added: “Unless you have effective programs in place and you measure these, we are wasting our money and you just have to look at what is going on right now with our youth whether it be drug abuse, whether it be violent behaviour, whatever the issue may be, and its amplifying – it’s not abating.” VANCOUVER Police Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Wilson on Tuesday said in a statement: “The VPD is very disappointed about the political decision by Vancouver School Board trustees to remove School Liaison Officers from Vancouver schools.

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BY JASKARANJIT SINGH LALL Grade 7 student Queensborough Middle School New Westminster CANADA is officially the first country in the world to adopt formal legislation to recognize April as Sikh Heritage Month. The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate on Thursday, April 11, and received royal assent from the Governor General on April 30. Sikhs travelled from Northern India (the Punjab region) to Canada at the end of the 19th century. The Sikh soldiers were part of the Hong Kong army regiments travelling through Canada in 1897 to

“In recent months, the VPD strongly declared its desire to make changes to the SLO program, in collaboration with all stakeholders, to address the concerns that have been raised.”

Fiona Wilson Photo: VPD “For nearly 50 years, VPD’s SLOs have been an important resource for students in Vancouver. Our specially-trained officers have helped youth stay safe in schools, introduced extra programming for at-risk youth, and helped divert young people who come into conflict with the law from the criminal

justice system to more appropriate resolutions. “Although recent surveys have shown that the vast majority of students in Vancouver support having SLOs in schools due to positive experiences with them, we know there is work to do with gaining the trust and confidence of some students. In recent months, the VPD strongly declared its desire to make changes to the SLO program, in collaboration with all stakeholders, to address the concerns that have been raised. “VPD will now assess next steps and decide when and how the officers currently dedicated to Vancouver’s schools will be redeployed to other areas of the VPD to address already existing resourcing gaps. “When officers are reassigned to other areas of the VPD, including full time roles for front-line officers in patrol and detectives for investigations, they will no longer devel-

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second ship of Sikh soldiers travelling on the Empress of Japan docked in Victoria, BC. Nearly 5,000 immigrants from Punjab — the majority of the Sikhs — arrived in Canada between the year 1904 to 1908. “[Sikhs] have been a part of the fight for equality, helped build our industries, and today provide the services we all depend on as Canadians. To come to this moment in Canadian history, there is 120 years of struggle, hard work, and success.” Ontario was the first province to declare April as Sikh Heritage Month in 2013, followed by B.C. in 2017. It has cultural and religious

op and run programs for students like athletic and safety-focused initiatives. VPD programs for Vancouver youth that are run by VPD officers, independent of SLOs – like the VPD Cadets and New Kids program – will continue. “This decision leaves a big gap in relationship building between officers, students and staff and also decreases safety for youth and staff in schools. In addition, the decision impacts the direct interaction and mentorship police provide to keep youth safe – like keeping them away from gangs and educating them on staying safe online. “The VPD greatly values its existing relationships with students, teachers and staff in Vancouver’s schools and with administration officials with the Vancouver School District. The decision represents a big loss and will have huge safety implications now and in the future.”

significance. April is an important month for Sikhs around the world as they gather to celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the birth of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, in 1699. Sikh Heritage Month’s main motive is to make Canadians understand just how immigrants have contributed to Canada because when we better understand the complete history of Canada, and the values Sikhs and Canadians share like equality, justice, and service, our diversity and ultimately our country will become stronger. (Submitted)

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BC Liberals called for greater clarity as confusion grew around vaccine rollout

BC Liberal Health Critic Renee Merrifield on Wednesday called on the Minister of Health to provide greater clarity around the vaccine rollout, including what sorts of measures “hot-spot” vaccine clinics have in place to ensure that vaccines go to community residents and who needs to register for second doses — and how. “A smooth and efficient vaccine rollout is absolutely essential to getting B.C. through this pandemic,” said Merrifield. “However, we are hearing from more and more constituents, and especially those

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concerns raised by the public and incorporate the feedback received from racialized communities. I want to be clear that the intent of this order is not punishment, but rather education around non-essential travel prevention to protect us all from the spread of COVID-19. My hope is that every British Columbian realizes the tremendous progress we can make if we stay close to home, and we can give the heroes in our health-care system a fighting chance at putting the current spike in cases behind us.” When stopped at a road check restricting non-essential travel, police will only have the authority to request: * a driver’s name, address and driver’s license * any available documentation regarding driver’s name and address (for example, secondary identification that confirms a driver’s residential address if recently moved) * the purpose of the driver’s travel (documentation regarding travel is not required) Police cannot engage in arbitrary vehicle or street checks. Site-specific enforcement measures will be informed by ongoing discussions with stakeholders on limiting the impacts to the public and racialized communities. If police have reasonable

grounds to believe that a person has travelled for a non-essential purpose, they can direct the traveller to turn around and leave the region. These measures will be limited to site-specific and authorized police operations on travel corridors between regions. The goal of these road checks is education and further discouraging people from travelling for non-essential reasons. If compliance measures are deemed necessary by police, fines can be handed out. At the discretion of police, a contravention of this Emergency Program Act travel order may be subject to a $575 fine. The RCMP will deploy a trained, dedicated team to manage and enforce road check locations, and ensure interactions are in line with the intent of the order and all existing police policy and police standards. While the travel order puts legal limits only on travel between regional zones, the PHO’s guidance remains unchanged throughout B.C.: everyone should continue to stay within their local community – essential travel only. Learn More: For more information about current COVID-19 travel restrictions, visit: www.gov. bc.ca/covidtravel For information on BC Ferries measures to support this order, visit: www.bcferries. com/travel-advisories BACKGROUNDER Facts about on non-essential travel limits in B.C. This order applies to non-essential travel. It does not apply to: * moving to a different principal residence or assisting a person to move for that purpose; * carrying out a work-related purpose, including volunteer work; * commercially transporting goods; * receiving health-care services or social services or assisting someone to receive those services;

* attending court; * complying with a court order; * exercising parental responsibilities, including spending parenting time with a minor child; * accessing child care; * attending classes or receiving training through a post-secondary institution or school; * responding to emergencies or critical incidents, including incidents that involve search and rescue operations; * providing care or assistance to a person who requires care or assistance because of * a psychological, behavioural or health condition, or * a physical, cognitive or mental impairment; * visiting by an essential visitor or a social visitor as provided in the guidance of the Ministry of Health set out in a document titled Ministry of Health – Overview of Visitors in Long-Term Care and Seniors’ Assisted Living that went into effect on April 1, 2021; * attending a funeral service; * travelling under the authority of a variance of an order issued by the provincial health officer under the Public Health Act if the variance was made before this order comes into force; * travelling for the purpose of avoiding the risk of abuse or violence; * travelling by residents of the local health area of Bella Coola Valley or Central Coast to Port Hardy to obtain essential goods and supplies; * travelling by residents of the local health area of Hope to Chilliwack to obtain essential goods and supplies; * travelling by residents of the Northern Health Authority region into the Nis×a’a Health Authority region; * travelling by residents of the Nis×a’a Health Authority region into the NorthernInterior Health Authority region; * returning to a person’s own principal residence.

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Legislation for paid COVID-19 vaccination leave now in force AMENDMENTS to the Employment Standards Act providing workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their Harry Bains COVID-19 vaccine are now in effect, retroactive to April 19. Bill 3 is now law and ensures that no employee will lose pay if they need time away from work to get vaccinated. Both full-time and part-time employees can take up to three hours of paid leave. “Guaranteeing paid leave for workers to get vaccinated is an important way to keep workers safe, while reducing risks to businesses. Our government believes it’s in everyone’s interest to remove all barriers to a worker getting vaccinated when they are eligible to do so,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “Supporting workers to get their COVID-19 vaccine when it’s their turn will greatly benefit everyone. Workers will be able to protect themselves and their families from this terrible virus, businesses can protect staff and customers from getting sick, and communities will benefit from reducing the chance of an outbreak.” This leave is helping make it as easy as possible for British Columbians to get their vaccines, as a part of B.C.’s Immunization Plan, which also includes flexible clinic hours and online registration to book vaccines. The legislation responds to the feedback received during consultations with the business community, labour organizations, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders. The legislation improves on the regulatory change made on April 1 that provides unpaid job-protected leave for workers to take the time they need to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This unpaid leave remains in place to supplement the new paid time off, for example to accompany dependant family members to get vaccinated or in the event a worker needs more than three hours of paid leave to travel to their vaccine appointment. The amendment is intended to support British Columbians through the current COVID-19 pandemic and will be in place until repealed by regulation. For more information, visit our website voiceonline.com

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Increased funding, expanded eligibility to help almost 20,000 businesses THE B.C. government announced on Monday that it is adding more than $75 million to the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant, bringing the amount available for hard-hit B.C. businesses to more than $125 million. The grant remains open to the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness facilities impacted by the March 31, 2021, provincial health officer’s orders. The orders remain in place until May 25. The grant is now also open to the more than 5,300 hotels, motels and other short-term accommodations impacted by the April 23 emergency order to restrict travel between B.C.’s regional zones. With this funding in place, almost 20,000 businesses can apply for relief through the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant. “For many B.C. businesses, the next few weeks will be some of the toughest since the pandemic began,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. “These additional funds will help businesses cover costs like rent and employee wages to help them through this difficult stretch. We hope for better days ahead for B.C. businesses and to be able to have the kind of summer we all want.” With the increased funding, the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant will provide a total investment of $100 million to continue to support the restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness facilities impacted by the extended provincial health officer’s orders. “Businesses have been through a lot over the past year, and we want them to know that while they are doing their part to help keep everyone safe, we’ll continue to be there for them with financial support to carry them through,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance. “With another $75 million in relief grants available and an expanded eligibility criteria to include accommodation providers, this latest round of funding will support businesses through this difficult period.” The grant has been clarified to include highintensity fitness facilities that were partially or fully closed as a result of the provincial health officer’s orders issued in November 2020 and updated on March 31, 2021. Almost $25 million is available to the hotels, motels and other B.C. owned short-term accommodation providers affected by the recent travel restrictions. “People in the tourism and hospitality sectors are facing significant challenges as their businesses and livelihood continue to be under extreme pressure from COVID-19,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “We are providing these supports to ensure these businesses can not only continue to create jobs and drive local economies, but also to protect this province’s legacy as a world-renowned destination when it’s safe to welcome visitors back to B.C.” With the increased funding, eligible businesses will receive up to $20,000 to help with expenses like employee wages, rent, maintenance and utilities. The individual amount a business received will be based on the number of employees. Businesses that previously applied for, or received the grant that opened on April 12, 2021, do not need to apply again. They will automatically receive the additional funding. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until June 4, 2021, or when the funds are disbursed. The Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant is one of the ways the B.C. government is continuing to support businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic, while building towards a more innovative, sustainable and inclusive economic future. Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant To be eligible for the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant, a business is required to: * confirm it has been affected by the recent provincial health officer’s orders and emergency order; * provide electronic banking information; * confirm that it is registered as a B.C. business; * produce a business validation document, such

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THE federal budget is drawing praise from Canadians on the centre-left, and ire from Conservatives, along with centrists concerned about deficit spending. New data from the nonprofit Angus Reid Institute indicates that while just over half of the country deem the first budget in two years to be “more good than bad” (49%) or “excellent” (4%), the rest deem it to be “more bad than good” (28%) or “terrible” (18%). Among the items Canadians aware of the budget like best are new taxes on foreign homebuyers (54%) and on purchases of luxury items such as planes and boats (49%). The Trudeau government’s showcase $10 a day child care program, meanwhile, is a favourite of two-in-five (41%).

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On the other hand, the landmark amount of spending in the 2021 budget, and the associated debt it accumulates, drives concern. Indeed, asked what they don’t like about this year’s budget, this is the top answer, chosen by half of Canadians (49%). Further, Canadians are near evenly divided over whether the extraordinary times driven by the COVID-19 pandemic justify the amount projected

Photo: Angus Reid Institute to be spent, with half saying yes (51%) and the other half disagreeing. Significant gender divides drive opinion on both sides of this argument, as does politics. Vote intention itself, however, has not budged. The Liberals have not gained a post-budget bump in momentum or support, nor have the CPC, leaving parties standing largely where they have been for the last month. The incumbent

party maintains a slight but insignificant lead (34%) over the Conservatives (32%) as perceptions of ho-hum leadership at the helm of both parties leave voters uninspired. More Key Findings: * Half of women under 55 years of age say that $10 a

day child care is an aspect of the budget that they like. It is the most popular element of the budget for young women (ages 18 to 34) * Erin O’Toole’s favourability drops five more points this month. Just 24 per cent of Canadians view him favourably compared to 59

per cent who view him unfavourably * Just seven per cent of Canadians would be ‘thrilled’ with a Liberal majority in the next federal election, while 31 per cent would be ‘content’ with that result. One-quarter say they would be ‘unhappy’ (25%) or ‘distraught’ (27%)

Conservatives break another fundraising record with over $8.47 million in first quarter CANADA’S Conservatives have broken yet another fundraising record, this time by raising over $8.47 million from over 45,000 donors – a new first quarter fundraising record for any Canadian political party in history. This beats the previous alltime high also set by the Conservatives in 2019 when $8.01 million were raised. “More and more Canadians are giving their time,

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Conservatives and sending a strong message to the Justin Trudeau Liberals that our country demands a government that will secure our future, and get the economy back on track,” said Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives. “From day one, my team’s exclusive focus has been getting people back to work, in every part of Canada, in every sector, as quickly as pos-

sible. Job one for Canada’s Conservatives is jobs for everyone, while job one for Justin Trudeau is jobs for his well-connected friends.” The Conservatives fundraised $8,477,435, beating the previous record of $8,010,861 in the first quarter of 2019. “These results are the clearest indication yet of just how let down Canadians feel by Justin Trudeau and

the Liberals, especially as the third wave of the pandemic rages on – a third wave that was entirely preventable if Justin Trudeau didn’t fail to secure our border, fail to secure vaccines in January and February, and fail to prevent new variants from taking grip,” said O’Toole. “Instead, Justin Trudeau says he has no regrets on how he’s handled the pandemic and gives

himself a proud pat on the back while Canada battles rising case counts, hospitalizations, and new rounds of lockdowns. Canadians deserve better, and Canada’s Conservatives will be there to do the important work the Liberals won’t.” The next fundraising report will cover April to June 2021, and will be released by Elections Canada at the end of July.

BC Liberals: Horgan breaks promise to deliver provincially-funded paid sick leave TODD Stone, BC Liberal Critic for Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, on Tuesday asked Premier John Horgan in the Legislature why he has broken his promise

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and fund the cost of paid sick leave, but has yet to follow through on this promise — and it was nowhere to be seen in this year’s budget, Todd pointed out.

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Audited financial statements confirm City of Surrey’s strong financial position in 2020

DESPITE the challenges of the COVID pandemic, an annual financial audit confirms that the City of Surrey maintains its strong financial position in 2020. To ensure economic resiliency along with support for Surrey’s residents and business community, Council implemented the Surrey Economic Action and Recovery Plan last May. The proactive fiscal approach allowed the City of Surrey to avoid being negatively impacted by COVID. With budget targets met and exceeded across all City departments, robust development in Surrey, and federal and provincial COVID-19 restart grants, the City balanced the books without incurring additional debt. “The Surrey Economic Action and Recov-

SATURDAY, May 1 marks the start of a new era for ICBC as the corporation launches Enhanced Care coverage and transitions to a new care-based model. Enhanced Care is a redesigned approach to auto insurance that brings historic savings on auto insurance premiums, significantly improved care, and recovery and wage-loss benefits for people injured in crashes, says the Province. “Under Enhanced Care, millions of people will breathe easier – both at renewal time and if they’re injured in a crash,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, on Thursday. “This is the culmination of significant work by government and ICBC, in consultation

ery Plan allowed us to adapt, maximize and continue City services while meeting evolving health and safety requirements presented by the pandemic,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum on Tuesday. “As the City took a measured approach to reduce our expenditures, we also found ways to ease the financial burden of our residents and businesses. A 90-day extension on late payment penalties for residential and commercial property tax payments was implemented. For the third year in a row, Council held the line on property tax increases to 2.9%, keeping Surrey in the bottom third for property taxes in Metro Vancouver. Our plan also called for financial incentives to the development community to help keep

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the local economy going and generate jobs. During this unprecedented year, the City recorded $1.46 billion in building permit value, surpassing the 10-year average. The confidence in our City is a result of the joint efforts of our residents, businesses, community leaders, and administration. We all play an essential role in the continued growth and well-being of Surrey.” The Financial Statements, approved at Monday night’s Council meeting, were audited by external accounting firm, BDO Canada LLP and done in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards. To view the full Corporate Report visit our website voiceonlien.com

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with a wide spectrum of stakeholders and experts, to secure a sustainable, affordable and care-centred future for public auto insurance in British Columbia.” Customers who buy full basic and optional insurance from ICBC for a policy effective on or after May 1 will save 20%, on average, compared with last year’s premiums. Because ICBC customers are able to renew their insurance 45 days before their expiry date, thousands have already renewed under Enhanced Care, with average savings of more than $400. “Delivering more affordable auto insurance has been a core principle of these changes from Day 1 and British Columbians are now starting to see the results

of that commitment,” said Nicolas Jimenez, President and CEO of ICBC. “Some customers have already renewed under Enhanced Care, or benefited from a significant decrease in the costs of our optional thirdparty liability coverage earlier this year.” Autoplan brokers throughout the province have been trained on all Enhanced Care coverage changes. Brokers are ready to help customers understand their savings, as well as new and altered coverage options to help ensure that British Columbians get the protection they need. Many ICBC customers are also eligible to receive a one-time refund based on the portion of their current policy that extends past May

1. These Enhanced Care refunds will be issued starting later in May. As a care-based insurance system, Enhanced Care takes its name from a suite of Enhanced Accident Benefits now set in provincial regulations. Anyone injured in a crash in B.C. starting May 1 – whether they are a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian – will have access to a full spectrum of care, counselling and financial supports related to their needs and those of their dependants, and will continue to choose their own doctor and care team to guide their recovery. “Our team of recovery specialists is ready and feeling positive about being able to provide better care benefits and support to any British

Columbian who is injured in a crash,” said Nathan Acker, Operations Manager, Recovery and Benefit Services at ICBC. “As someone who comes from a clinical and health-care background, I know how important these changes are and how these benefits will assist our customers in achieving their recovery outcomes, regardless of whether they were responsible for the crash or not.” To ensure the value and effectiveness of the Enhanced Accident Benefits, government and ICBC worked closely with a wide range of health-care providers, disability advocates and other stakeholders last year. That included advice provided by the Injury Recovery Design Panel: a diverse

group of disability community representatives, health professionals and others with extensive experience in the field, chaired by Jane Dyson, a former long-time executive director of Disability Alliance BC. “ICBC has also consulted with people with lived experience who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and accessed supports under the current system,” Dyson said. “ICBC listened carefully and made important changes to the insurance model because of this feedback. I feel confident Enhanced Care will provide significantly improved benefits and supports to people injured in motor vehicle accidents.” Enhanced Care will be in effect May 1 at midnight.

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Open burning of any kind is banned in Surrey from May 1 AS we move closer to the summer season, the Surrey Fire Service wants to remind Surreyites that seasonally high temperatures and dry weather do result in an increase in the potential for brush fires and nuisance smoke throughout the City Of Surrey. Between January 1 and April 27, Surrey

Fire Service has attended 168 brush / grass fires and 210 burning complaints. Last year, between May 1 and October 1, the Surrey Fire Service responded to 335 brush / grass fires and 358 burning complaints. Open burning/backyard fires are not al-

lowed in the City of Surrey. Effective May 1, open burning of any kind is banned in the city. Any fire service attendance to an open burning complaint may be subject to cost recovery. Natural gas, propane or charcoal briquettes

are permitted as long as they are being used in ULC/CSA-approved devices for that particular product. Charcoal briquettes are allowed on private property, but are prohibited in city parks and on city beaches. For detailed information you can visit the Surrey Fire Service website.

Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society’s grant program SURREY Homelessness and Housing Society (SHHS) will be launching a call for proposals in early May aiming to support initiatives that will reduce and prevent homelessness in Surrey. Projects eligible for funding will focus on contributing to the longer-term housing needs

of priority populations and building on continued efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. “On the heels of two funding calls in 2020, we are pleased to launch this additional call for proposals in response to the complex housing challenges Surrey Councillor Laurie Guerra

caused by COVID-19,” said Surrey Councillor Laurie Guerra, President of the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society. “The grants will be available to eligible organizations operating in Surrey and will provide services to those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. This is another step

in the right direction as we work towards ensuring every Surrey resident has a roof over their head.” More information regarding the call for proposals process, key funding priorities, and eligibility criteria will be posted and available on the SHHS website in the coming weeks.

Metro Vancouver: Stage 1 lawn watering regulations come into effect on May 1

THE onset of spring weather is a reminder that hotter and drier days are ahead, and it’s time to increase efforts to conserve the region’s drinking water. Seasonal lawn watering regulations come into effect on May 1 and will remain in place until October 15. Residents and businesses will be

permitted to water lawns up to two mornings per week, with designated days determined by property address. Trees, shrubs and flowers may be watered in the morning when using a sprinkler, or any time when hand watered or using drip irrigation. Edible plants are exempt from the regulations. One hour of rain or wa-

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BC Liberals say NDP leaves Richmond Hospital redevelopment out of budget RICHMOND North Centre MLA Teresa Wat is asking John Horgan and the NDP to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to Richmond Hospital. Wat says the NDP promised the people of Richmond that the hospital redevelopment would be prioritized, yet funding for the new acute care tower isn’t in the 2021 budget. “This has been a key part of the NDP’s election platform in both the 2017 and 2020 elections,” said Wat. “Both times, the NDP has claimed that a hospital is on the way, and yet they have left it out of every budget since. They are not just failing on their com-

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quickly on the new acute care tower. NDP MLA Kelly Greene even stated she expects there would be shovels in the ground by 2021. Last week, the Richmond Hospital ICU was at 95 per cent bed capacity, while the entire hospital was at 97 per cent capacity. “This pandemic has shed light on the need for government to invest in health care and hospital capacity,” said Wat. “At this time, we need to focus on providing greater care to Richmond residents and British Columbians. Instead, we have more broken promises by this government in the middle of a pandemic.”

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STA calls on Surrey MLAs, school trustees to commit to improved safety in schools in COVID-19 hotspots THE President of the Surrey Teachers’ Association, Matt Westphal, on Thursday called on Surrey school trustees and local MLAs to commit to improving safety in schools given that five of the BC CDC hotspot zones fall within the Surrey school district. To date there have been 217 exposure letters sent to schools in just one hotspot zone, East Newton. In addition, eight classes beginning isolation this week fall within four of the five hotspot zones in Surrey. Noting that it’s impossible to maintain physical distancing in overcrowded schools, Westphal said this is a core concern when several schools are over 100% capacity. He gave the example of Sullivan elementary at 140% capacity and Sullivan Heights sec-

ondary at 160% capacity. Both schools are situated within the Panorama hotspot zone. Sullivan secondary has had 48 COVID-19 notifications since September with each notification often including more than one positive case. To bring public attention to the need for action in hotspot zones, the Surrey Teachers’ Association is running a car caravan past the offices of Surrey MLAs on Friday, April 30. The caravan will begin around 3:30 p.m. at Sullivan Heights, near the offices of MLA Jinny Sims and will continue past the offices of MLAs Harry Bains, Rachna Singh, Garry Begg, Bruce Ralston and Jagrup Brar. A second group will depart Guildford (at 104 Avenue and 152 Street) on the same circuit.

Westphal is calling for schools in hotspot zones to have the immediate implementation of: * Reduced class sizes along with the provision of more remote learning options. * Implementation of a mask mandate for K – 3 students. * Improvement of ventilation in classrooms and other workspaces. “Teachers tell me that every day students share concerns about taking the virus home to their families,” said Westphal. “Some students call their parents to pick them up early from school because they’re afraid of getting infected in overcrowded classrooms where their peers are not wearing masks. Many of our students live in multi-genera-

tional families and are well aware of how the virus has struck down older people.” Westphal also said MLAs and school trustees all have important roles to play. Together, they provide leadership and direction to school districts. They have a responsibility to ensure staff and students are safe at all times and especially during a deadly pandemic. “We want all Surrey MLAs and all school trustees to take our concerns seriously. We urge the district to act soon to increase the safety of staff and students in hotspot zones,” said Westphal. The Surrey Teachers’ Association said it believes that staff and students in Surrey should always feel safe at school.

158 British Columbians lost to toxic illicit drugs in March

AS the province’s public health emergency regarding substance related harms enters its sixth year, the BC Coroners Service reports that toxic illicit drugs have claimed the lives of 158 British Columbians in March 2021. This raises the total number of deaths in the province for the year to 498. “Once again, we are reminded of the incredible toll that the toxic drug emergency is having on communities throughout our province,” said Lisa Lapointe, Chief

Coroner, BC Coroners Service. “The illicit drug supply in British Columbia is volatile and unpredictable, and anyone using a substance from this unregulated market is vulnerable to serious injury or death.” The 158 deaths represent a 41% increase over the 112 deaths recorded in March 2020 and ties the previous high for March established in 2018. For the third consecutive month, more than five British Columbians lost their lives to illicit drugs every day, and the yearly total to date surpassed

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VANCOUVER Police are warning the public that Jatin Patel, a high-risk sex offender, will be living in Vancouver. Patel poses a significant risk to adolescent females and sex workers in the city. Patel, 46, is currently serving a seven-year Long Term Supervision Order for a conviction of sexual assault. Patel is South Asian, five foot two, and has a medium build. He has short, black hair and brown eyes. Patel must comply with the following conditions: * cannot consume, purchase, or possess alcohol; * cannot consume, purchase, or possess drugs other than

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of any female under age 18 unless accompanied by an adult; * cannot be in, near, or around any park, daycare, school, swimming pool, or recreational centre unless accompanied by an adult; * must not own, use, or possess any technological device that would allow access to internet; * must not have contact with, or be in or near locations where sex workers are; and * must reside at a Community Correctional Centre or a Community Residential Facility, or other residential facility. Anyone who witnesses Jatin Patel in violation of any of these conditions is asked to call 9-1-1.

Shooting near Coquitlam Town Centre Mall

COQUITLAM RCMP announced on Monday that they are currently investigating a confirmed shooting near Coquitlam Town Centre Mall that took place at approximately 4:06 p.m. Police said that officers were on scene to secure evidence, interview witnesses and follow up on information. They said it was unclear at this point if there were connections to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. One male victim was

being treated for stab wounds in hospital. Coquitlam RCMP detectives are being assisted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC). Anyone with information, cell phone or dash cam video are asked to contact the Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file # 202110850.

Shots fired at Pitt Meadows residence

ON Monday, at around 2:45 a.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP received a call from a resident reporting what sounded like gunshots followed by a car speeding away in the 18800-block area of 122 Avenue of Pitt Meadows. Police found bullet holes in a residence and shell casings in the area. The residence is not known to police and has no history of criminal activity. The early investigation has revealed this was a targeted incident directed at an incorrect address. There were no injuries. The suspected vehicle is described as a dark coloured sedan. Pitt Meadows residents can expect police to be in the area collecting evidence which will include door-to-door canvassing for home

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Recovery of trucks and appliances worth $440,000 by Delta Police in cooperation with other police forces

DELTA Police pieced together a recent theft of two trucks from one area of Delta with the theft of two trailers from another area and then worked with other Metro Vancouver forces to successfully recover nearly all the stolen merchandise. Police were called on April 19 about the theft of two tractor trailer trucks from a business

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Vancouver Police appeal for calm following teen stabbing death VANCOUVER Police are pleading for calm following an uptick in potentially harmful online rhetoric since the stabbing death of a teenaged boy on Saturday. “We are alarmed by some of the social media chatter that has misidentified some teens as being involved in this incident, and inappropriately singled out others for retribution,” said Sgt. Steve Addison on Tuesday. “Today is the first school day following a district-wide professional development day, and we’re asking everyone to be respectful of each other and mindful about what they post online.” VPD’s Major Crime Section is investigating the homicide, which occurred Saturday

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Surrey RCMP urge caution after recent increase in drug toxicity deaths

SURREY RCMP are urging members of the public to exercise caution after a recent increase in drug toxicity deaths in Surrey. Between April 21 and April 27, Surrey RCMP were called in response to six separate deaths believed to be caused by drug toxicity. At this time, it is unknown if the deaths are related to the use of illicit substances from the same source; however, it is suspected that the deaths are linked to the use of fen-

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Members of public help police arrest man during foot pursuit in Whalley

SURREY RCMP on Tuesday arrested a man for breaching conditions thanks to a call from the public and their help during a foot pursuit in Whalley. On April 27 at approximately 2 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a call reporting a vehicle alleged to have its rear plate covered in the 9500-block of 132 Street. Police attended the area and spoke to a man and woman associated to the vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store. During the interaction with police, the man suddenly dashed off. Members of the public who witnessed the incident intervened, stopping the man, which allowed the officer to catch up and make a detention. Further investigation determined that the man was breaching court ordered conditions, including allegedly breaching a condition not to attend the convenience store where he was located. Twenty-five-year-old Cory Ulmer Brown of Surrey was charged with two counts of breach of probation and remanded in custody. “This police file has a lot of great layers to it,”

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emergency use of Sputnik-V vaccine in India. Both the leaders attached importance to further deepening bilateral cooperation in various sectors in the spirit of their special and privileged partnership. Modi conveyed appreciation for the support received from Russia for India’s Gaganyaan program and the completion of the Russian phase of training of the four Gaganyaan astronauts. The leaders noted the scope for increasing cooperation in the area of renewable energy, including the Hydrogen economy. They also decided to establish a new 2+2 dialogue at the ministerial level comprising foreign and defence ministers from both the countries. The last meeting between the two leaders was held in Vladivostok in September 2019.

in Delhi on @airindiain Flight AI120. More to follow,” he had tweeted. “Every stakeholder of India’s civil aviation sector is making a meaningful contribution in our unrelenting fight against COVID.” India is reporting new record daily increases in COVID-19 infections, prompting new lockdowns and restrictive measures to curb the spread of the pandemic. The exponential rise has lifted the demand for this medical equipment which is used to provide oxygen to COVID-19 patients especially as the country faces a supply crunch in the availability of medical oxygen. Meanwhile, the UAE’s special cargo of medical aid for India to fight the virulent second wave of the coronavirus pandemic arrived here on Thursday. Official sources said that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had

received a call of support from UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on April 25. The UAE Foreign Minister had expressed his solidarity with India as the rise in Covid-19 infections have triggered a massive crisis. To convey their support, iconic buildings in the UAE were lit up in the Indian tricolour. On Thursday, a special cargo for medical aid of 157 ventilators, 480 BiPAPs and other medical supplies arrived from UAE to India. An IAF C-17 has so far airlifted 18 cryogenic oxygen containers from Dubai Airport and landed at Panagarh Air Base in three sorties since April 26. Nations across the world have come forward to help India in its fight against the second wave of coronavirus pandemic which is extremely virulent and ravaged the country in the last few weeks.

Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi. the people and the government of India and conveyed that Russia would extend all possible support in this regard. Modi thanked Putin and noted that the prompt Russian support to India was a symbol of the

600 oxygen concentrators from Miami reach India: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi (IANS): Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said that 600 oxygen concentrators from US have arrived at the Delhi airport. “SpiceXpress flight carrying 600 oxygen concentrators from Miami USA has landed at @DelhiAirport. These will further strengthen & reinforce our fight against COVID. I wish speedy recovery to every ailing citizen. May God grant good health & long life to everyone,” he said in a tweet. An oxygen concentrator is a medical device that concentrates oxygen from ambient air. SpiceXpress, the air cargo arm of SpiceJet, had on Wednesday, airlifted 1,000 oxygen concentrators from Hong Kong to Delhi. In the last two weeks, more than 2,000 oxygen concentrators have been airlifted by SpiceJet for

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Mamata set to retain Bengal, DMK clear winner in Tamil Nadu New Delhi (IANS): The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress looks poised to retain power in West Bengal, while the DMK led by M.K. Stalin will come to power in Tamil Nadu with a big majority. As per the CVoter Exit Poll for Times Now/ABP News, the NDA is winning Puducherry, barely retaining Assam and losing Tamil Nadu. The exit poll stated that the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool is likely to retain West Bengal, while the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF is set to return to power for the second time in a row in Kerala. The survey stated that in West Bengal, the incumbent Trinamool Congress is likely to retain power for the third consecutive term amid a robust challenge from the BJP. The survey suggests that the Left, which had ruled the state for more than three decades, is likely to be reduced to a marginal player, despite forming a pre-poll alliance with the country’s grand old party - the Congress. Also, the entry of a Muslim front - comprising the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the influential cleric Abbas Siddiqui’s new party Indian Secular Front - into the electoral fray will fail to spell trouble for the Trinamool Con-

Mamata Banerjee gress. Translated into seats, the survey data project Trinamool to emerge victorious on 152 to 164 seats in the state, which has a total of 294 Assembly constituencies, with 148 being the majority mark. The survey data clearly indicate that BJP has emerged as a key player on the political landscape of the state as the saffron party is likely to register victory on 109 to 121 seats. The Left-Congress combine is projected to grab 14 to 25 seats. In the 2016 Assembly elections, the Trinamool had won 211 seats, the BJP had secured 3 seats while the Left-Congress combine had cornered 76 seats. The survey stated that Assam would see a photo-

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first Assembly elections held after the death of political stalwarts of J. Jayalalithaa and M. Karunanidhi will witness the return of M.K. Stalin-led DMK-Congress alliance to power with a clear majority. Voting for the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly was held on April 6 in a single phase. The survey data show that a combination of 10year anti-incumbency factor and the absence of a charismatic successor to Jayalalithaa are expected to lead to an electoral setback for the ruling AIADMK-led coalition. Translated into seats, the survey shows that the DMK-led alliance is projected to secure 160 to 172 seats in the state having a total of 234 Assembly constituencies. The incumbent AIADMK-led alliance is expected to be restricted to 58 to 70 seats in the state. The exit poll data show that the NDA will win the Union Territory of Puducherry with two-third majority. The NDA is projected to win 21 out of the 30 Assembly seats in the UT, which went to the polls on April 6. The exit poll projected 19 to 23 seats for the NDA comprising AINRC, BJP and AIADMK. The UPA, which includes the Congress and the DMK, will win 8 seats with a projected range of 8-10 seats.

Delhi and Madras High Courts pull up Centre on pandemic management

New Delhi: The Madras High Court on Thursday wondered what the Centre had been doing for the last 14 months, instead of jostling now, when the second wave of Covid-19 is at its peak. The court said there cannot be ad-hocism in dealing with a pandemic and that the Centre should have acted in a planned and informed manner with expert advice. Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee made the observations when Additional Solicitor General R. Sankaranarayanan listed out the measures being taken by the Centre now to control the pandemic and said that the second wave was unexpected. The submissions were made during the hearing of a suo motu public interest litigation petition. The Delhi High Court also posed some tough questions to the Centre, asking it to explain why

Delhi has been allotted less oxygen that it needed whereas other states such as Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh have been given more than what they had asked for. Senior advocate Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi government, had claimed that while Delhi’s requirement was 700 MT per day, it was allocated 480 and 490 MT (metric tones) , and the Centre has not increased it. The court was informed that Maharashtra, which had demanded 1,500 MT, was allocated 1,661 MT, and Madhya Pradesh, which had asked for 445 MT, had been allocated 543 MT. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli said that the Centre has to either show some justification for this or “make amends”. It gave the Centre a day to respond.

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Facebook blocks hashtag calling for Modi to resign, unblocks it after outcry New Delhi: Social media giant Facebook on Wednesday temporarily blocked posts with a hashtag calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The blocking comes a couple of days after the Indian government had asked social

media platforms to take down around 100 posts which it alleged were done to create panic about the Covid-19 situation in India by “using unrelated, communally sensitive posts and misinformation”. Following this, microblogging website Twitter had removed over 50 posts from its platform. A majority of these tweets were critical of

the Centre’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. As per The Guardian, Facebook’s temporary block led to hiding of about 12,000 posts highlighting the plight of patients and families dealing with the pandemic amid shortage of beds and medicines. “We temporarily blocked this hashtag by

mistake, not because the Indian government asked us to, and have since restored it,” a Facebook spokesperson said in an e-mailed statement. A lot of users on Twitter and other platforms had drawn attention to the blocking of the hashtag before Facebook moved to restore the blocked posts.

Bharat Biotech cuts price of Covaxin for states Hyderabad (IANS): Bharat Biotech on Thursday announced that it is slashing the price of its COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin to Rs 400, from Rs 600 earlier, for state governments. The announcement came a day after the Serum Institute of India (SII) cut the price of Covishield to Rs 300 from Rs 400 earlier. The two vaccine makers slashed the prices after the Central government

reportedly made a request to them amid the row over different pricing for the Central and state governments. Bharat Biotech said in a statement on Thursday that it deeply concerned with the critical pandemic circumstances that India is facing at this time. “Recognising the enormous challenges to the public healthcare system, we have made Covaxin available to state governments at a price of Rs 400 per

dose,” the Hyderabad-based company said. “We wish to be transparent in our approach to pricing which was determined by internally funded product development, several operationallyintensive BSL-3 manufacturing facilities (the first of its kind in our country) and clinical trials,” it added. The company stated that for the last one year, Team Bharat Biotech has

been fearlessly handling live SARSCoV-2 virus strains, tirelessly working round the clock while overcoming many challenges given the uncertainty of the pandemic. Bharat Biotech had on April 24 announced the prices of Covaxin. It fixed at Rs 1,200 as the price per dose for private hospitals. This is twice the cost fixed by the SII for Covishield. For exports, it has priced India’s first

indigenous COVID-19 vaccine at $15$20 (Rs 1,125-1,500). Ever since the launch of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in India, Bharat Biotech and the SII have been supplying their vaccines to the Centre at Rs 150 per dose. While Bharat Biotech is likely to continue the supplies to the Centre at the same price, the SII had hinted at revising this to Rs 400.

New Delhi (IANS): Qatar Airways on Thursday said it will ferry key medical aid and equipment to India from global suppliers free of charge. The airline intends to transport 300 tonnes of aid from across its global network to Doha where it will be flown in a three-flight cargo aircraft convoy directly to destinations in India “where it is most desperately needed”. Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker said: “The State of Qatar has a long and special relationship with India, and we have watched with great sorrow as Covid-19 has once again caused a significant challenge to the country.” “As one of the world air cargo leaders, with an extensive international network, we stand ready to provide humanitarian support by transporting these much-needed supplies, and help the country fight back against this appalling virus.” The airline said the cargo shipment will include PPE equipment, oxygen canisters and other essential medical items, and consists of donations by individuals and companies around the world in addition to existing cargo orders.

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Ensure timely payment to farmers through new system: Punjab Chief Minister

Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday directed all procurement agencies to ensure prompt lifting and timely payment to farmers through the newly introduced direct benefit transfer (DBT) system. Reviewing the wheat procurement progress at a virtual meeting with his Cabinet, the Chief Minister was informed that the payments are now being directly transferred into the bank accounts of the farmers who are numbering approximately 1 million. He urged all those farmers, ‘arhtiyas’ or commission agents, labourers, employees of procurements agencies and other stakeholders, above the age of 45, visiting the grain markets

Amarinder Singh to get themselves vaccinated at the vaccination camps in all 154 market committees across the

state. On inquiring about the availability of gunny bags, the Chief Minister was informed by Principal Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, K.A.P. Sinha, that the issue had been sorted out and there was no shortage. Some instances of shortage were reported earlier from some grain markets as the Centre had allocated fewer bales in contrast to the requirement of the state agencies and early arrivals had pushed up demand, he said. However, after the permission for use of good quality used bags arranged by the ‘arhtiyas’ was obtained on April 18 there has been no shortage of bags and as of now, a total of 191.9 million

gunny bags have already been used for packaging of wheat, the meeting was informed. The Cabinet was also informed that the Punjab Mandi Board had set up ‘farmers help desks’ in the grain markets across the state, where IT professionals along with board officials were assisting the farmers in their registration on the Anaaj Kharid portal to ensure timely payment directly into their bank accounts under the DBT scheme. It was also informed that till earlier seasons the Department of Food transferred the payments into the bank accounts of nearly 22,000 commission agents for making further payments to the farmers.

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Chandigarh (IANS): Taking a tough stance, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh categorically said on Tuesday that if his former cabinet colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu “wants to contest against him, then he is free to do so but that would only lead to Sidhu meeting the fate of General J.J. Singh who had lost his security deposit”. In an interview to a private channel, the Chief Minister challenged Sidhu to clearly spell out whether he is a member of the Congress party. “If yes, then his continuing rant against his Chief Minister and the government amounts to gross indiscipline,” said Amarinder Singh, adding that the Congress dissident ought to choose the side he is on because “he is indulging in breaking the discipline of the party,

Navjot Sidhu and the BJP won’t take him back and as far as the SAD is concerned, they are also peeved with him”. Without mincing words, the Chief Minister lauded Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President Sunil Jakhar and said that he “is doing a good job and discharging his responsibility well so there is no ques-

tion of Sidhu being appointed in Sunil Jakhar’s place”. “It has been just four years since Sidhu joined the Congress and as such there are many people who have started their career with the Youth Congress who are much senior to him. So how can he be given the post of Deputy Chief Minister or PPCC President,” Amarinder Singh asked. On the issue of Cabinet minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Jakhar tendering their resignations over the state government’s handling of the 2015 sacrilege cases, the Chief Minister said that he had rejected the same. Referring to the recent high court verdict quashing the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the Kotkapura fir-

ing, the Chief Minister said that a new SIT has been approved which would take the case to its logical conclusion. However, he also said that the judgement has gone beyond its brief and it is not a judicial but a political judgement. On the issue of delay in the case, Amarinder Singh clarified that the recent judgement of the high court had nothing to do with the sacrilege cases and was related to the firing at Kotkapura. The sacrilege cases are going on and already a number of arrests have been made, he said. The Chief Minister said it was the previous SAD government which had handed over the cases to the CBI and the present Congress government had to approach the Supreme Court to get

back the case files. Coming to the issue of oxygen supply in the state in view of the Covid pandemic, Amarinder Singh said that Punjab needs 300 MT oxygen daily, but there has been no positive response from the Central government. He further said that the state government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure best possible medical care for the COVID-19 patients and it has adequate number of L2 and L3 beds and is in the process of preparing 2,200 more. “On the vaccination front, we have only one day of stock left and that is why the health department has been directed to order 30 lakh [3 million] doses of Covishield for the 18-45 age group,” the Chief Minister said.

Sacrilege case: Punjab minister ‘resigns’, CM ‘rejects’ Chandigarh (IANS): Facing criticism over his Congress government’s ‘failure’ in cases of sacrilege as well as the associated police firing in 2015, an upset Punjab Cabinet minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, who blamed the government for the delay in the case reaching its logical conclusion, resigned from his post in protest on Monday. Also, the party’s state unit chief, Sunil Jakhar, announced in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that he is sending his resignation to party President Sonia Gandhi over the issue, it is reliably learnt.

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Saturday, May.01, 2021 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main 2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Inscription Expression Auto review by Veeno Dewan The 2021 Volvo XC60 is a rare sight on the road, which is a shame as this Swedish built, premium compact Crossover is very good. The XC60 slot above the smaller XC40 and below the flagship XC90 SUV. First up is the attractive styling – influenced by the larger XC90 and the wonderful interior design. For 2021, the XC60 with the T8 plug in hybrid powertrain is now called “Recharge,” in line with all Volvo’s electrified model. Keyless entry is now standard, along with illuminated door handles and upgraded Google and Android carnality. Volvo offers the 2021 XC60 with three powertrains. The base, T5, has the 2.0iter turbocharged engine and delivers 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. With front-wheel drive or the optional AWD, the mid-range T6, has both a turbo- and supercharger, boosting output to 316 hp and 295 lb-ft. All models feature all-wheel drive. All XC60s have the 8-speed automatic transmission. The XC60 T8 Recharge Expression model as tested ($MSRP: $66,650) equipped with the plug-in hybrid T8 powertrain, includes an 87-hp electric motor. Total output in Inscription and R-Design models is 400 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque; Polestar Engineered models up the horsepower to 415. Pure electric range in the plug in XC60 is quoted officially at – 31 kms, before the gasoline engine kicks in. Open-pore wood and real metal are both available depending on trim, and Recharge Inscription models get the fabulous Orrefors crystal gear selector. The XC60’s cabin is uniquely Swedish: clean,

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Good Housekeeping recently recognized the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid as Best Hybrid Minivan, marking the fourth consecutive honor from Good Housekeeping for Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last five years. The Pacifica Hybrid is one of just eight Good Housekeeping Best New Hybrid Cars for 2021. The complete list of 2021 Good Housekeeping Best New Hybrid Cars is available online at GoodHousekeeping.com. The Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) conducted hundreds of hours and thousands of miles of vehicle testing to identify the top hybrid makes and models. Once top contenders were identified, Good Housekeeping turned to colleagues at Car and Driver to compare notes on performance and other features in order to determine winners. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the minivan segment’s first-ever hybrid vehicle and the only plug-in hybrid minivan, delivering more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. The Pacifica Hybrid features a Stellantisdesigned, innovative dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) paired with a specially modified version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine that helps to alleviate range anxiety and deliver peace of mind to customers. Pacifica Hybrid offers more than 100 standard and available safety and security features and allows for a child seat in each of the second-row captain’s chairs, plus two additional child seats in the third row. The most family-friendly seven-passenger hybrid offers the most advanced entertainment system with available Uconnect Theater, which features two 10.1-inch seatback touchscreens where children can watch and stream videos and play 13 built-in games, including Are We There Yet?, the License Plate Game, Concentration and chess. The most versatile and spacious plug-in hybrid in America, Pacifica Hybrid offers seating capacity for up to seven passengers, with second-row captain’s chairs and third-row Stow ‘n Go seating. Family-friendly functionality features include hands-free sliding doors and liftgate. The Chrysler Pacifica continues to hold its status as the most awarded minivan five years in a row with more than 145 honors and industry accolades. As the first company to introduce the minivan and through six generations of the vehicle, 116 minivan firsts have been produced, including nearly 40 minivan-first features on the Pacifica. The company has sold more than 15 million minivans globally since 1983, twice as many as any other manufacturer over 37 years.

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interest rate plus 2.0%—whichever is higher. However, this stress test in some ways has been beneficial for Canadians because the government has tried to prevent homebuyers from getting stuck in bigger debts that they would not be able to pay back. As a result, from the 1st January 2018 on, all candidates have to take this test. This new adjustment applies to the present borrowers planning on switching lenders as well. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is an independent federal government agency regulating entities including all banks in Canada. Even private lenders that are not under OSFI’s jurisdiction can lend money to Canadians freely. These lenders are not obliged to put their mortgage applicants through the stress tests as traditional banks must. CONTINUED ON NEXT WEEK

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5504 125A STREET, SURREY

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Panorama Ridge 2 Storey custom built property is sitting on a 10,497 sf lot surrounding by trees in a tranquil settings. 2665 Sqft home with 5 bedrooms and 3 Full bath. Main floor have living room, Kitchen, dining room 3 bedrooms + 2 full baths, storage space and Basement have 2 bedroom suite. Ideally located in a neighbourhood full of million-dollar homes and close proximity to Highway 10, 99 and 91. located only steps to Colebrook Elementary School, Joe Brown Park and Mud Bay Park.

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Central Abbotsford 2 Storey 11 yrs young on 6561 sf lot, 2847 Sqft home with 6 bedrooms and 4 Full bathrooms. Main floor: living room, Kitchen, dining room, Family room, 3 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms. Basement Suite: 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms. Close to all amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify

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$1,399,000

Sullivan Station 3 Story house built in 2019 with 7 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen, family room, Sundeck and 2 piece bathroom. Above 4 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms. 2 bedroom basement suite has its own laundry and will be a great help as a mortgage helper. Located steps away from transit and minutes away from shopping, schools.

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North Delta Basement Entry home with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms . Main floor have 3 bedrooms + 2 bath rooms, Living room, dining room, Kitchen, Sundeck. Basement have 2 Legal Basement suite and ARec room and full bathroom for upstair use. Updates new roof & Hot water in 2019, 2020 new paint, Elecrical work 2016, new floor in 2013,new stove, kitchen fan 2019, window. walking distance to both school and sungod Rec. R/V Parking.

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2944 BERGMAN STREET, ABBOTSFORD W NETING LIS

48 14959 58 AVE, SURREY

29, 12040 68 AVE, DELTA

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Beautiful New Luxury Home located in a very desirable and quiet Aberdeen location near all amenities in both Aldergrove and Abbotsford. Very spacious kitchen with extra large Quartz Island as well as a spice kitchen, Huge Theatre room in Basement along with an extra bedroom or Flex room and 2 Suites. Spa like Master with custom shower and large walk in closet. Bonus Extra parking space on the side of property which is great for large vehicles. Two Decks, the main one has a natural gas barbecue hookup, Garage has Electric Vehicle Charger outlet. Many more extras including On Demand hot water system, AC, built-in vacuum, Rough in for security cameras and video monitor. Will not last long!!

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$1,599,500 7743 115 ST, DELTA

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

$1,749,000

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

Located in Sullivan Station, beautiful complex built by Georgia award winning builder. Huge2 bedroom 2 bath 1500 Sqft townhouse in the best area of Surrey. Double car garage with space for a workshop. Open layout family room, dining room, kitchen with a den. Views of Mount Baker, and the valley Berry elds. 2 Hughe decks for entertaining with entrance near garage and road access. Quiet street but minutes away from YMCA, Parks, Panorama Village shopping centre. Cambridge elementary, and Sullivan Heights Secondary nearby. Call now to book your private showings. Wont Last long.

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**CENTRAL WEST NEWTON LOCATION** Rare West facing ground level unit with one of the Biggest Yards, bigger than most houses, must be seen to be appreciated & also 2 entrances to the unit from the front & back. 1 Storey 1196 sf, 2 bed + Den & 2 Full baths. Bright and modern kitchen with a Pantry, Formal Living/Dining & a small open Den area, Wood ooring & carpets in the bedrooms. The Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with full En-Suite, 2nd full main washroom & laundry with storage area in the unit. The super low strata fee of $232.42 covers gardening, management, Insurance, garbage, water, sewer, Rec Centre & exterior Repairs. Close to Bus, shopping, Scott Rd, schools & all other amenities. Move in condition.

$649,000

ASKING

$499,000

9272 116 ST, DELTA

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SUB DIVIDABLE PROPERTY. 11,851 SF LOT ASKING

$1,598,888

Sub-Dividible Property 11,851 Sq.Ft. Lot. Subdivision potential into 2 single family lots. Builder and investor alert, central location, close to schools, grocery and parks. 80 feet by 148 feet lot total lot size 11851 sqft. Close to Delview high school and parks. Build 2 homes on a potential 3 stories approx. 4300 sqft house. (Verify with city). Call now for a private showing.

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$795,000

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$1,325,000

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EVERYWHERE, people are fed up with enforced isolation. While adhering to stay-at-home orders at the urging of public health officials and in empathy with frontline health care workers, the restrictions are taking a toll on the physical and mental wellbeing of all. While senior citizens can be especially impacted, it is less commonly acknowledged that younger people, particularly teens, struggle with isolation too. For older adults, enduring long periods cut off from family and friends is known to cause depression, generalized anxiety disorders, decreased sleep, and functional impairment. Research published in Lancet Public Health warns that social isolation can also accelerate cardiovascular and brain aging, exacerbating dementia. Likewise, students of all ages are suffering from lockdowns. They are not getting the exercise and outdoor time they need. Schooling has been repeatedly disrupted. The entire cohort of first-year university students in 2020-21 has missed a formative experience. Many in this highly social generation have shifted to virtual friendship circles and online entertainment. Others exist in boredom and loneliness, absent engagement with anyone. Dr. David Nabarro, a Special Envoy on COVID-19 for the World Heath Organization, made headlines last October when he articulated the WHO’s position that “The only time we believe a lockdown is justified is to buy you time to reorganise, regroup, rebalance your resources, [and] protect your health workers who are exhausted.” Yet, despite repeated regrouping, the virus is easily out maneuvering the experts. And the lockdowns and movement restrictions continue. So what can be done? A prescription for patience is the order. But there is ample opportunity to harness this awful pandemic to connect isolated people – young and old – in innovative, health-inducing ways using online platforms. Research shows that matching up young people with older people on digital platforms has a remarkably positive impact on both generations. This is not a new idea. The aging of the “baby boomers” has had many researchers advocating for policymakers to leverage this generation as a massive learning resource. There is ample evidence of benefits to the boomers. One study showed that older adults providing internet‐based tutoring to fifth‐grade students became comfortable using computers, had improvements in mood, and had an enhanced quality of life from the interactions. In a Canadian program, older adults pro-

vided second-language coaching to young people through video conferencing. An evaluation determined that participants of all ages valued the program with youth reporting benefits from the language immersion. Older adults demonstrated high levels of motivation to participate. The pandemic has many more programs underway. Dr. Li Feng Tan, a researcher at Alexandra Hospital in Singapore, runs intergeneration programs that bring older and younger people together for exercise, dance, charades, bingo, Pictionary, music classes, performances, and virtual tours. A comparison of in-person programs with virtual programs found that online platforms have engage more participants within the hospital, enabled engagement by patients in different wards, and eliminated the risk of cross-infection, a major concern during the current pandemic. In addition to the health benefits, the basic skills with phones and computers that teenagers and even young children can

ens of engaging programs around the world and step-by-step guidance on how to get involved or set up new virtual intergenerational programs. See www.gu.org. Sign-up at www.docgiff.com to receive our weekly e-newsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com.

teach to seniors enables older people to connect themselves with other online platforms they enjoy, including resources for health promotion. The programs are low-cost, easy to scale up, and do not require expensive health care professionals, therapists, or technicians. Generations United, a clearinghouse for information on different types of intergenerational programs, has a publication in its resource library called Staying Connected While Staying Apart. The report lists doz-

Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a graduate of the University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard. Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gifford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with The Aga Khan University. She worked for ten years in the Human Development sectors at the World Bank, including health policy and economics, nutrition, and population health.

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