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Work in full swing for formation of Surrey Police Department NUMEROUS officers from the RCMP (from both Surrey and other detachments), as well as from Vancouver Police Department and other municipal police forces are busy touching up their resumes as they look forward to joining the Surrey Police Department that will be recruiting hundreds of police officers – and the Vancouver Police Department that will be losing a large number of their officers to the new Surrey Police. Indeed, work is in full swing for the formation of the newest police department in Canada. Surrey is the largest city in Canada without its own police force. In fact, it will be the largest city in B.C. in a few years, overtaking Vancouver. Terry Waterhouse, General Manager of the Policing Transition, told Surrey Council this week that the Executive Director of the Surrey Police Board has been hired. In fact, three weeks ago That person is Melissa Granum, who had been with Delta Police. Besides Granum, there are 13 other full-time individuals on the policing transition. McCallum had also announced: “Applications for the Surrey Police Board have closed, and the interview process is underway to select the members for SPD’s Police Board.” As this newspaper reported two weeks ago, Vancouver Police Board’s Finance Committee Chair, Barj

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ThE DEMOCRATIC WAy: Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum (2nd from left) with (L-R) Councillors Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra, Mandeep Nagra and Doug Elford with the Surrey Police cruiser that was unveiled a year ago on May 7. Dhahan, warned Vancouver Mayor and Councillors that their police force “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.” Consider some facts:

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The search for 88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera of Delta came to a tragic conclusion on Sunday night after a large-scale effort was mounted to find him. A member of the public located his body on a remote corner of a business property in the 10,000-block of River Way.

There are many RCMP officers who are posted in remote regions of Canada and are looking for a stable posting in a city like Surrey or Vancouver. Then there are officers from municipal police forces who would prefer to work in Surrey or Vancouver for various reasons. Indeed, the police forces of the two largest cities of B.C. will see quite a change, to put it mildly. Interestingly, the Glacier Media

The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t stop Richmond RCMP Constable Bal Kandola from continuing to hold Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) lessons for Grade 5 students in Richmond.

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group of newspapers this week carried an article in which they quoted Vancouver Police Union boss Sgt. Ralph Kaisers as saying that anecdotally, up to 200 of the department’s 1,300 officers could be lost to Surrey. Kaisers told the media group’s Mike Howell that he’d heard other highranking Vancouver cops have discussed applying to the Surrey force and that would open up opportunities for junior officers in Vancouver to move up in the ranks. Kaisers said he found that other officers in the Lower Mainland were interested to apply to Surrey. That, of course, would mean other municipalities would then have to recruit cops as well. He also pointed out the practicality of working close to where an officer lives, telling Howell: “If they live in Abbotsford, Langley, Maple Ridge, Surrey, it’s going to cut down 30 minutes each way a day. So, an hour a day, every day.” Interestingly, he also pointed out to Howell that Surrey has many of the same crime and social issues that have attracted officers to work in Van-

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couver. Kaisers told him: “And then there’s opportunity for advancement and promotion. No sooner than they get up and running, there’ll be all sorts of competitions for detectives positions, etc.” MEANWHILE, the anti-Surrey Police Department forces are still desperately making undemocratic demands and resorting to dirty tactics, including trying to take full advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis to scare Surreyites into keeping the RCMP in Surrey. What is seen as indirect political interference by the RCMP is causing great resentment and Canadians are wondering why the RCMP bosses in B.C. and Ottawa are keeping mum. Is it because, as many Canadians suspect, they are encouraging if not actually directing this movement? For example, just recently a former senior RCMP officer indulged in a vicious personal attack against McCallum. Quite obviously he must have got clearance from the RCMP bosses to reveal confidential matters. Of course, if the RCMP bosses are hiding their heads in the sand once again, it will not come as any surprise to Ca-

nadians who are still reeling from the horrific sexual harassment that RCMP female officers and municipal staff experienced for decades until it suddenly blew up in their face. In fact, the millions and millions of dollars that we taxpayers have to pay now to the victims of these accused male RCMP officers would have more than covered all the expenses for the transition to a Surrey Police Force plus the hiring of many more officers. Here are the facts: 1. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and seven of his Safe Surrey Coalition members won the election fair and square on the pledge that they would form a Surrey police force to replace the RCMP. In fact, all the eight new Councillors, including the lone one from Surrey First, voted to ditch the RCMP at the very first Council meeting. 2. The Police Act says that any city with a population of more than 5,000 can decide what type of police force they want. So, when the City of Surrey approached the Provincial Government with its proposal, the latter had no option but to give the go-ahead. In spite of three Councillors ditching McCallum’s group, the mayor still controls

the majority vote in Surrey Council. 3. Among the tactics that the pro-RCMP forces started resorting to was the call for a referendum on the change in policing. However, legally, only the City can authorize such a referendum – the Province or the federal government cannot. Yet despite this fact, the RCMP bosses have been apparently inciting their supporters to carry on with that demand. Of course, as this newspaper has pointed out several times, what came as a slap in the face of those who had mounted this fierce campaign to discredit McCallum was a new Research Co. poll in January that showed that the mayor’s approval rating was 50 per cent. The poll also found that the current administration in Surrey had a higher ranking than the previous one on issues such as promoting tourism (from 39% to 64%), dealing with transportation (from 24% to 57%) and enhancing quality of life (from 36% to 68%). The poll showed that Surrey has done a good job on all fronts. The data was statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age and gender – as well as different areas of the city for fairness.

No new COVID-19 related deaths in B.C.; 4 new cases HEALTH Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday announced that there have been no new COVID-19 related deaths in the last day in British Columbia. There has been a total of 164 deaths in the province. They also announced four new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 2,562 cases in B.C. There are 228 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 2,170 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the total COVID-19 cases, 34 individuals are hospitalized, six 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 900 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 1,277 in the Fraser Health region, 127 in the Island Health region, 195 in the Interior Health region and 63 in the Northern Health region. There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks. In total, 15 longterm care or assisted-living facilities and one acute-care unit have active outbreaks. Public health teams continue to provide support for community outbreaks at federal corrections facilities, the

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Why Richmond RCMP Constable Bal Kandola decided to go virtual with her DARE lessons RICHMOND RCMP have taught DARE – Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program – to all Grade 5 students in Richmond for 25 years. However, the pandemic almost brought that to a halt. Fortunately, thanks to the passion and commitment of DARE officer, Constable Bal Kandola, this tradition has continued. When the announcement to keep schools closed was first made, Kandola was disappointed at the prospect of not being able to teach the DARE program for the final term of the school year. As she says, however, where there’s a will there’s a way. Kandola reached out to the Richmond School District and offered to provide the program in a virtual format. Since then Kandola has set-up her classroom in the Detachment and started recording her lessons. “We are presently living in an incredibly uncertain world and living some difficult moments,” says Kandola. “I hope that my students are able to stay safe, healthy

learned so much from my students. I speak to my students about having purpose and spirit in everything they do in life. I learned that lesson from one of my student’s years ago,” says Kandola. “In the DARE Program, we speak to students about believing in themselves and being confident. I had asked my students what confidence looked like. One student said that I was confident because I taught them with purpose and spirit. As a police officer, I took pride in that statement as it shows that you can still have passion, purpose and spirit in the job that you do even after 20 years as a police officer. What you put out there is received.” “I so look forward to getting back to the schools and being able to meet such incredibly smart, intelligent, caring and spirited students in person,’ adds Kandola. “However, in the meantime I am happy I can reach out to the students and through DARE give them skills which they can also use to cope with this current situation.”

and positive and I felt I could make that happen by keeping things moving forward and giving them some sort of normalcy during this uncertain time.” The Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program is an internationally recognized drug prevention program. The keepin’ it REAL program is for Grade 5 and 6 students and consists of 10 weeks of lessons. The goal of the program is to guide youth towards making healthy choices, not only about drugs, but in all areas of their lives. While she has had to adapt to having an empty classroom, Kandola is extremely happy that she is able to continue to provide this valuable program. “It’s been an adjustment to go online but I am so thankful that I’m able to reach my students,” says Constable Kandola. “I love teaching them so many great life lessons and giving them the tools which they can utilize in life. As Kandola points out, however, the teaching is not a one-way street. “I have

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Body of missing 88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera found THE search for 88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera of Delta came to a tragic conclusion on Sunday night after a large-scale effort was mounted to find him. A member of the public located his body on a remote corner of a business property in the 10,000-block of River Way. Officers secured the scene, and the Integrated Forensic Investigative Services team was called in. Sanghera’s family was notified on Sunday night. “At this time foul play is not suspected,” said Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police, on Monday. Delta Police Victim Services has been working with the family, and will continue to offer support. “The search for Mr. Sanghera was the top priority for the Delta Police these past 10 days, with significant resources redirected to the effort to find him,” said Leykauf. Search and Rescue was called out three times, with 78 searchers deployed over an extensive area, including riverbanks and coastlines. Police dogs were brought out, and Air 1 went up four times. “We’d like to thank the Surrey RCMP, City of Surrey, and Metro Vancouver Transit Police’s Physical Security Department for their assistance on this file as they pulled and reviewed video, and checked many areas,” said Leykauf. “And we want to recognize the Commercial Vehicle Inspector who even came in on his anniversary to pull video. So many individuals, businesses and community groups contributed to the effort to find Mr. Sanghera.” Leykauf noted that there have been a number of questions posed about how police conduct a search of this scale, and how they prioritize resources. Simply put, police devote resources to work off the last confirmed sighting, and this must be a systematic process, so that efforts can be best prioritized. A number of people also expressed interest in volunteering in organized searches. The Delta Police rely on South Fraser Search and Rescue, which is a group of highly trained and equipped volunteers, who conduct grid searches, and provide police a detailed map of search efforts. There can be liability and safety considerations, and logistical issues using untrained volunteers. “Although this search had an unfortunate outcome, we do want to underscore the importance video footage plays in this type of search,” said Leykauf. “If you have a property in Delta with CCTV cameras, please consider registering for our Community Watch Program. This helps save police time, and provides a contact per-

Jarnail Sanghera son and phone number that police can call to request video footage.” Finally, she recommends that families with loved ones experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s consider registering with a program such as Project Lifesaver, endorsed by South Fraser Search and Rescue, or using GPS trackers to help monitor their loved ones, if they are prone to wandering. Due to public interest, a timeline of the search process has been compiled to share with the public, said Leykauf. Timeline of events May 15 Jarnail Sanghera left the family home around 9 a.m. He was reported missing to police at 5:37 p.m. Evening and night – Sanghera’s picture and description is shared with police throughout Metro Vancouver, and a news release is issued by police, shared on social media. Throughout the night – Police search family residence and yard. Area hospitals are checked, and extensive patrols are done of local parks. Surrey RCMP requested to patrol around the Gurdwara and Newton bus exchange. Transit Police are requested to conduct patrols as well. Police receive tip from a person who believes they recognized him from earlier in the day. Their CCTV is from 11:30 a.m. May 15, appar-

ently showing Sanghera walking eastbound on 88th Avenue.

followup on other tips of possible sightings, investigative checks of pharmacies, etc.

May 16 9:08 a.m. – Police check with Sanghera’s family to see if they believe the man in CCTV video is indeed Sanghera. A family member confirms it is him. (This is later determined to be a misidentification.) Morning – Police expand area hospital checks. Police conduct area patrols for further CCTV based on the video identification by the family, searching businesses, organizations and homes in the area of 88th Avenue and 120th Street. Many are closed and police need to follow up later. Additional area patrols are done throughout 86th to 88th avenues from 112th to 121st streets; Bear Creek Park, along with area pathways and river. Search and Rescue begin searching based on police information, checking schools, parks, etc. Police continue to reach out via social media – primarily twitter and Facebook. Afternoon, night – Police follow up on possible sightings, looking for CCTV for confirmations. Follow-up information sent to all Metro Vancouver police, and Real Time Intelligence Centre. Traffic camera footage requested from Nordel/120th intersection to establish direction of travel. Hospitals rechecked. Searches conducted of Delview Park, Annieville Park, ND Ballpark. Tips followed up.

May 18 News release is updated with clothing description and tattoo. Some misinformation regarding clothing description was circulating. Social media updated again. The Investigations Bureau assumes lead on the file, given the complexities and resources required. Hospital checks ongoing. Tip follow up continues. Border checks. Partner agencies continue checks.

May 17 Morning – Police patrolled a wide range of area in North Delta from the Alex Fraser bridge, to railway tracks and paths, schools and parks south of 80th Street, etc. Social media is updated with information about Sanghera’s tattoo, and updated clothing description. The video of the mistaken sighting is retweeted on twitter. Transit Police requested to push through information again to members starting new shift; reviewed files from past three days. Afternoon – Update received from family regarding Sanghera, and his health. Family shares tips that had come in as a result of their efforts, and suggests further checks of possible destinations. Family yard and residence rechecked by police in case Sanghera had returned unobserved. Victim Services offered to family. Patrols of North Delta schools conducted, and patrols of parks including Blake Drive Ravine and Burns Bog. Evening/night – Police conduct additional followups based on family information. Extensive

May 19 Morning – Police review map of SAR search and determine McAdam Creek was not checked at west end. Trails walked, etc. Afternoon – Media availability with family held. Statement issued by police, requesting all property owners to check properties, sheds, unlocked vehicles, etc. Air 1 conducts search. Police meet again with family, sharing further screen grabs from follow up video they sourced, and determine that Sanghera is not the individual pictured on the video on 88th Avenue. May 20-24 Substantial investigative efforts continue. Police refocus CCTV review efforts now that 88th Avenue sighting is dismissed, and determine new sightings. AIR 1 continues grid search Wednesday through Friday. May 22 Police release video indicating Sanghera seen shortly after 9 a.m. on May 15 in the 8900-block of 112th Street in North Delta. Three people crossed his path. This prompts additional SAR search, including boats. May 23 Another video is located in the 10100-block of River Road. Sanghera was heading west on River Road at 11:26 a.m. on May 15. Police share via social media. SAR conducts another search, including via boats. May 24 Timeline is updated again with a confirmed sighting of Sanghera near the Great Pacific Forum between 4 and 6 p.m. on May 15. Police share via social media. Evening – Sanghera’s body located in a remote corner of a large business property.

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Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Horgan on Komagata Maru incident anniversary PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than a century ago today, 376 passengers aboard the Komagata Maru steamship arrived in Vancouver. Like millions of immigrants coming to Canada before and since, these passengers came seeking better lives for their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a long journey from India, the majority of the passengersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; who were Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus of South Asian originâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; were told they could not set foot on Canadian soil, due to the discriminatory laws of the time. They were refused entry and, for two months, were confined to the ship and denied regular access to food and water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite the efforts of local South Asian communities, the Canadian government of the day only allowed a few passengers into Canada and the rest were forced to return to India, where some were later killed and many others imprisoned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Four years ago, I stood in the House of Commons to apologize on behalf of the Government of

Canada to all those whose lives were changed by this tragic event. While no words can fully erase their pain and suffering, we must learn from the mistakes of our past and make sure to never repeat them. The Komagata Maru incident continues to resonate in our history as a reminder to treat each other with respect, champion the rights of all, and embrace inclusion and respect for diversity as a great strength. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, we remember the victims

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sary of the Komagata Maruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival on the shores of British Columbia. On board were 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu people, hoping to build a better life for themselves and their families. Instead, they were blocked from completing their journey because of discriminatory laws that banned South Asians from immigrating to Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I look out the window from my Vancouver office, I can see the exact spot where the Komagata Maru was moored for two months as its passengers endured cruel conditions. After being forced to leave Canadian waters, 19 people were killed, and others were imprisoned upon return to India. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On this day, I think of the people who were on that ship and how they must have felt. I wonder how they would have enriched our country if given the opportunity. Some were students and labourers, others were ex-soldiers from the British Indian regiments. All of them shared the dream of making British Columbia their home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racism is part of our history in British Columbia, and our work continues to right the wrongs of the past. The Province of British Columbia formally apologized in the legislative

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PICS accepts in-kind donations of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada PROGRESSIVE Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) on Tuesday accepted in-kind donations of nearly $100,000 from IKEA Canada. This initiative is part of IKEA’s commitment to provide approximately $2.3 million in product and supply donations to support local communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These products will support vulnerable communities, including newcomers, refugees, children and seniors to ensure they have a safe and comfortable home during these challenging times. Since 2018, PICS has been

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Vancouver takes careful, phased approach to re-opening THE City of Vancouver announced on Tuesday that while managing its significant response to the COVID-19 crisis, it has also been developing its plan to support economic and community recovery, restart its own services, and rebuild for the future as we all adapt to the “new normal” in our city. The City said its Restart Smart Vancouver plan lays out a carefully considered and phased approach to reopening and reinvigorating the city. The plan emphasizes safe access to community activities and services for residents, and support for local businesses – Vancouver residents are being asked to “stay strong and stay local”. “I know Vancouver residents are looking forward to safely venturing out more, and that businesses are anxious to reopen or offer

at its school sites starting the week of June 1 in alignment with the City’s plans, and the phased-in return of students to schools. In addition, our maintenance teams will begin the task of putting the basketball hoops back in place. We ask parents to ensure that their children practice safe physical distancing while using the school playgrounds and hard courts, and wash their hands or use hand sanitizer afterwards to reduce the risk of COVID-19.” The City said it is imperative that all users of these

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newly opened outdoor amenities follow the posted signage, adhere to guidelines for safety, and cooperate with Delta’s Park Ambassadors who will continue to educate patrons about physical distancing. Parents are especially encouraged to help their children practice safe physical distancing on playgrounds. If everyone follows these simple procedures, we can control the spread of COVID-19: * Keep at least two metres (six feet) away from people from other households * Avoid large groups and

Starting on March 12, in response to the orders of the Provincial Health Officer, the City began to cancel public events, close the majority of facilities and reduce some services to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Essential services such as water, sewer, garbage pickup and others remained operational, while other services such as business licensing and permitting remained available online. The City also worked with other levels of government and partners in the community to ramp up significant and ongoing additional support – including temporary housing, food and hygiene – for our most vulnerable citizens. “We are taking a careful and phased approach to opening some facilities and restarting some City services,

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theatres and library branches, still remain closed, however to date some facilities have reopened and services have resumed including: * VanDusen Botanical Garden * Golf courses * Tennis and pickleball courts * Off-leash dog parks * Parking lots at parks and beaches (not including Stanley Park and English Bay) * Starting May 25, the Vancouver Public Library opened a computer lab in Central library’s Alice MacKay Room, offering 45-minute appointments for eight patrons at a time, with space for physically distanc-

ing The public can refer to the City’s website and social media channels for a more detailed list and status of City facilities and services. The City said Vancouverites have been doing a great job of reducing the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and staying put. As the City shifts into recovery and restart, it is asking the public to: * Stay Strong – keep two metres apart, do not attend large gatherings, and stay home if you are feeling unwell * Stay Local – support local businesses and your neighbourhood

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Second urgent and primary care centre opens in Surrey PEOPLE in Surrey will now have better access to sameday urgent and primary care with the opening of a second new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) in Newton. “The new Surrey urgent and primary care centre will connect people who don’t have a family doctor with the health care they need,” said Premier John Horgan. “This is one of 17 urgent and primary care centres opened in communities around the province, along with new and upgraded hospitals and primary care networks that will deliver better, faster health care to all British Columbians.” The Surrey-Newton Urgent and Primary Care Centre, located at 6830 King George Boulevard, is operated by Fraser Health. It was developed

in close collaboration with the Surrey-North Delta Division of Family Practice, which assisted in the clinic’s design and planning. Whalley is the home of Surrey’s first urgent and primary care centre, which opened in November 2018. The Surrey-Newton Urgent

and Primary Care Centre will offer same-day care for people who need health care within 12 to 24 hours but do not require an emergency department, such as people with sprains, cuts, high fevers and minor infections. The centre is initially open Monday to Friday from 5 p.m.

to 9 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Beginning in July, it will provide both longterm planned primary care services and urgent primary care services, 12 hours a day, seven days a week, like other UPCCs in the province. Starting in July, the centre will support regular, day-to-day care for people who do not have a primary care provider. It will also help residents who lack a primary care provider to easily access services and find ongoing primary care through a regular family doctor or a nurse practitioner. “We are listening to people in B.C., and that is why we are delivering on our primary care strategy to meet the healthcare needs of a rapidly growing and aging population,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health.

“With this new centre, we are helping thousands of people who do not have a family doctor get their daily health-care needs met and help secure a primary care provider.” Dr. Victoria Lee, President and CEO, Fraser Health, said, “Fraser Health is excited about improving access to care for more people in the region. This second Surrey urgent and primary care centre will provide patients with much-needed comprehensive and teambased care services close to home.” A team of health-care workers will join the centre, including family physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses, as well as allied health providers (pharmacist, social worker and clinical counsellor) and support staff.

This is the 17th urgent and primary care centre to be announced under the government’s primary care strategy and is the fifth in the Fraser Health region, following North Surrey, Burnaby, Ridge-Meadows and Abbotsford. Harry Bains, MLA for SurreyNewton, noted: “Surrey is one of the fastest growing communities in B.C. This new urgent and primary care centre will help take demand off Surrey Memorial Hospital’s emergency department.” Jinny Sims, MLA for SurreyPanorama, said: “As a resident of Surrey, I’ve heard families say they need more options for their daily health-care needs. I am confident this centre will provide convenient access to health care when and where residents need it.”

Safe, comfortable spaces for seniors open at Hamilton Village Care Centre RICHMOND is now home to 135 new long-term care spaces for seniors, as Hamilton Village Care Centre carefully welcomes its first few residents this month. First announced in 2016, the three-story, woodframe residence on the Hamilton Lands in east Richmond is part of a larger 10-year rejuvenation strategy for long-term care across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). “We’re working to balance quality, comfortable care in the community with the urgent need for safety and protection of our most vulnerable residents,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “Hamilton Village Care Centre will provide that for Richmond seniors.” Hamilton Village was designed on the small house model now considered a best practice in

long-term care; residents have their own rooms with ensuite washrooms and small dining rooms that offer a more intimate, family-style setting. It promotes a neighbourly feel to the living space, offers flexibility, privacy and a range of social settings for residents. The care centre was built and will be operated by Trellis Seniors Services Ltd., and all 135 beds

will be publicly funded. “The modern, small-house design of Hamilton Village Care Centre will improve the quality of life for its residents,” said Mary Ackenhusen, President and Chief Executive Officer of VCH. “We’re proud to be innovating for an improved resident experience and better outcomes for seniors in our region.”

The expansion of long-term care in Richmond is an important step in meeting the care needs of residents who can no longer live safely at home with support. In accordance with Public Health, and with infection prevention and control measures introduced throughout the province in March, residents have been moving in slowly, no more than two per day, to support safe transitions and admissions. The new residents are arriving from acute care, from other non-outbreak long-term care facilities, as well as those from the community who have significant safety risks at home. They are initially quarantined for 14 days and continually screened for symptoms of COVID-19. A staff-to-resident ratio able to provide the provincial

target of 3.36 hours-per-resident-day will be maintained as residents move in over the coming weeks, and all staff are trained in infection prevention and control, and outbreak protocols. VCH says that it’s thanks to preparation and capacity planning that Hamilton Village Care Centre opened ahead of schedule. The planned date for move-in was in mid-May, but

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Provincial state of emergency extended an additional two weeks to June 9 THE provincial state of emergency is being extended an additional two weeks to support continued co-ordination of B.C.’s COVID-19 response. “We are now in the longest state of emergency in our province’s history, and British Columbians everywhere have shown we have what it takes to persevere through these challenging times,” said Premier John Horgan on Wednesday. “As we slowly turn the dial on our social and economic activity, we must work together to do so in a way that keeps our communities and loved ones safe in the weeks and months to come.”

now in Phase 2 of its Restart Plan, which lays out a series of steps and principles that everyone must follow to protect people and ensure the province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before. “As businesses work hard to safely reopen their doors and friends and families carefully expand their social bubbles, we are beginning to see what this global challenge will look like in B.C.,” Farnworth said. “Our government is committed to supporting people and businesses for the long road ahead, and we will continue to find ways to keep the econ-

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omy moving and keep people safe.” The current state of emergency is being extended through the end of the day on June 9. During the past two weeks of the provincial state of emergency, government has taken action to support British Columbians by: * welcoming the release of the initial set of WorkSafeBC guidelines that will help businesses and organizations develop their plans to reopen safely during Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan; * helping the province’s hospitality sector by temporarily authorizing the expansion of

service areas, such as patios, to support physical distancing requirements and industry recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic; * supporting people working on the front lines in B.C.’s health-care system, social services and corrections by providing temporary COVID-19 pandemic pay as part of a cost-shared program with the federal government; * announcing that parents will have the choice to bring 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 Sep-

tember 2020; and * supporting people who were living in encampments in Victoria at Topaz Park and on Pandora Avenue to move into secured temporary accommodations, with wraparound supports to protect their health and safety. The extension of the provincial state of emergency is based on recommendations from B.C.’s health and emergency management officials. Farnworth made the original declaration on March 18 after Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, declared a public health emergency the previous day.

Premiers of B.C., Manitoba, Yukon: ‘Paid sick leave crucial for safe restart of economy’ JOHN Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba, and Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon, in a joint statement on Tuesday regarding a pro-

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Surrey Council implements new initiatives to help local restauranteurs and retailers AT Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular Council meeting, Council approved the parking to patios and sidewalk queuing space initiatives that will permit the use of temporary outdoor areas to support local businesses. The two new pilot initiatives will create a simple and flexible process that allows businesses to provide increased physical distancing opportunities in outdoor spaces to meet provincially mandated maximum occupancy reductions as part of the Provincial Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phase 2 BC Restart Plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Restaurants and retailers are the backbone of our local economy, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Council has made it a priority to help them recover and succeed as we gradually reopen under BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restart Plan,â&#x20AC;? said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking to patios and sidewalk queuing space initiatives will give businesses the opportunity to maximize use of outdoor areas while complying with physical distancing and reduced occupan-

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Parking to Patios The Parking to Patios initiative allows eating establishments to easily add or expand outdoor seating areas. This initiative will create a simple and flexible process that will allow eating establishments to provide increased physical distancing opportunities in outdoor spaces adjacent to their businesses, while maintaining a level of safety and regulatory approval through a streamlined municipal process.

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nounce two new important donations during these times of crisis. The first donation is to the Red Cross – Stronger Together Fund. This charity was set up for the families affected by the tragedy in Nova Scotia where 22 innocent people lost their lives on April 18 and 19 in the worst mass murder in Canadian history. UTE is donating one thousand dollars ($1,000) per victim, for a total of $22,000 to the Red Cross – Stronger Together Fund. The second donation is to Food Banks Canada. In 2019, there were over 1.1 million visits to Canadian food banks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been significant job losses, layoffs and business closures which are predicted to increase the demands on food banks by between 30 and 50%. The pandemic has had an impact on many Canadian working middle class families, including some of the UTE members and their families. UTE is making a donation in the amount of $100,000 to Food Banks Canada. UTE has also invited its 60 Locals to consider supporting this very worthwhile cause by directly donating to their local food banks.

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William Wen, Priya Bhatia, Teagan Chow winners in B.C.’s ‘Democracy and Me’ art contest THE Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia on Monday announced the winners of the Democracy and Me provincial art contest. One winner has been selected in each grade category: * Kindergarten to Grade 4: William Wen, Grade 4, Coquitlam * Grades 5 to 8: Priya Bhatia, Grade 8, Surrey * Grades 9 to 12: Teagan Chow, Grade 9, Surrey The contest invited young British Columbians to reflect on the importance of community connections, civic engagement and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and democracy. Almost 200 entries were received from children and youth throughout B.C.,

representing nearly 30 different communities. Final judging was conducted by Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Darryl Plecas, Speaker of the Legislative assembly and Jon Tupper, Director of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. “The breadth and quality of artwork received speaks to the engagement, creativity and diversity of British Columbia’s young people,” Austin said. “Our democracy and public institutions will be well served by these bright lights, both now and in the future.” Contest winners will receive a trip to Victoria to see their artwork on display in the Parliament Buildings and will enjoy a special tour and lunch hosted The painting by Priya Bhatia

by the lieutenant governor. Due to COVID-19, the awarding of contest prizes will proceed once it can be done safely in keeping with public health guidelines. “I am grateful to the many teachers who helped co-ordinate student participation,” Plecas said. “The artwork demonstrates that meaningful discussions around civic engagement and democratic participation are taking place in our schools and communities.” Tupper provided advice and served as an expert judge. “Art is such a powerful tool for sparking dialogue and opening minds,” he said. An online exhibit showcasing the artwork of the winners, finalists and all eligible entrants is available on the contest website: www.democracyandme.ca

Local COVID-19 patients have better ICU outcomes, says new study THE overall mortality rate for COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) across the Lower Mainland during the first peak of infection was significantly lower than in other regions around the world, finds a new study. The case series, published on Wednesday in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), tracked the outcomes of 117 patients with COVID-19 admitted to six intensive care units in Metro Vancouver between February 21 and April 14. As of May 5, 85 per cent of the patients had recovered or were still recovering, and 61 per cent had been discharged home. Researchers compared the overall mortality rate of 15 per cent for patients in ICUs at Vancouver General Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Lions Gate Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital and Richmond Hospital with those from previous case series which had recorded mortality rates as high as 62 per cent for patients in intensive care in Wuhan, China; 50 per cent in Seattle, Washington; 26 per cent in Lombardy, Italy; and 23 per cent in New York. Patients in the local study had similar demographics and severity of illness as patients in the Lombardy, Seattle, New York, and Wuhan case series, noted the authors. Also similar were the critical care interventions used in each region, which included mechanical ventilation, prone ventilation, and high-flow oxygen therapy. “One notable difference though, was the ready capacity in our intensive care units,” said Dr. Donald Griesdale, senior author of the study, critical care physician at Vancouver General Hospital, and associate professor at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. “We did not get overwhelmed by a surge of patients with COVID-19 as they did in other parts of the world,” he added. “We had the capacity to ensure that all patients with COVID-19 had access to critical care if they needed it — we didn’t have to make choices about who should go into the ICU.” That capacity was made available in midMarch, before our local surge of patients, by cancelling non-urgent and elective surgeries and by increasing the number of available ICU beds in Metro Vancouver COVID-19 centers. Local health authorities were propelled to early action after Canada’s third case was reported in the Vancouver Coastal Health region on January 28, followed by the country’s first outbreak, and then first death, in early March. “It was all hands on deck,” said Dr. Anish Mitra, a critical care physician at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and co-first author on the study along with VCH researcher Nicholas Fergusson. “There was no opportunity for complacency.” According to the study, about 40 per cent of local patients were admitted to an ICU on a daily basis, compared to the New York case series, for example, in which 22 per cent of COVID-19 patients were admitted to the ICU at some point in their treatment. “This study doesn’t determine the cause of the outcomes, but we do know that even in the absence of a pandemic, greater capacity strain at the time of ICU admission can lead to increased mortality,” said Mitra.

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top ten actions REALTORS® are taking to meet WorkSafeBC’s new guidelines to serve the public: DIGITAL COMMUNICATION Your Realtor will communicate with you through telephone, email, or video/teleconference. During this period, Realtors have been connecting virtually with their clients more than ever through FaceTime, Zoom and other videoconferencing technologies. DOUBLING THE VOLUME OF LISTING PHOTOS ON REALTOR.CA As you search Canada’s mostviewed real estate website, you’ll notice that Fraser Valley listings may display up to 40 photos now, up from a previous maximum of 20. This allows your Realtor to provide more visual depth and detail for your listing. VIRTUAL HOME TOURS In April, Realtor.ca introduced a new feature that allows Realtors to showcase listings by integrating video and 3D tours from multiple popular services. Since mid-April, traffic to Realtor.ca has increased by 14 per cent and inquiries to Realtors have increased by 25 per cent. LIVE STREAMING OPEN HOUSES

Realtors are now scheduling and promoting live stream open houses using popular platforms such as Facebook Live, Instagram Live, Zoom and YouTube. They walk through the home videoing each room describing while you watch live and in real time. “What’s behind that door?” They’ll show you. E-TRANSACTIONS No sharing of pens and much more efficient. For many years, Fraser Valley Realtors have guided their clients through the completion of MLS® contracts electronically using PDF and e-signature technology.

and sanitizing; the use of masks, gloves and shoe covers; viewings by appointment only; limiting the number of viewers and allowing time to disinfect between viewings. DISINFECTING REALTOR/CLIENT HIGH-TOUCH SURFACES When appropriate, Realtors are taking extra precautions to ensure that high-touch areas such as keys, lockboxes, doorknobs, handrails, elevator buttons, etc. are cleaned and disinfected.

E-DOCUMENTS If you haven’t sold your home in a while, you may not be aware that strata documents, land title documents, floor plans and others are available digitally. Your Realtor will email them to you.

ENSURING REAL ESTATE OFFICES ARE SAFE TO VISIT Like many businesses, numerous local real estate brokerages are in the process of reopening and are aware of the government’s stringent public safety guidelines including physical distancing policies, personal protective measures, and disinfection protocols.

SAFE IN-PERSON VIEWINGS When a client is serious about a purchase, they (and their home inspector) must see the home. Per WorkSafeBC’s reopening guidelines, Realtors are working with their buyers and sellers to ensure that in-person viewings adhere to stringent safety protocols including physical distancing; handwashing

NEW PROVINCIAL REAL ESTATE STANDARD FORMS TO PROTECT CLIENTS A new Notice & Acknowledgement form is available for use by your Realtor during the COVID-19 pandemic. It alerts clients of changes to the real estate practice and supports your safety by helping you make informed decisions.

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Use of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 cases defended by India

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Legendary hockey player Balbir Singh Sr, who passed away on Monday morning at a private hospital in Chandigarh, was cremated with full state honours at the Sector 25 electrical crematorium. He was 96. He had been in a critical condition for nearly a fortnight.

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New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday, directing the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) be made a party to the pleas alleging a section of media was demonising the Muslim community in connection with the Nizamuddin Markaz incident in Delhi, said: “We take all matters seriously.” The statement came from a bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and Hrishikesh Roy

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He also received the help and guidance from agriculture scientists of Hyderabadbased Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology (CCMB). Meanwhile, the number of trees grew to 400 and this year he had his first crop of HR-99 variety apples. He is keen to present fruits from the first crop to Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao who is impressed with his achievement and has invited him for a meeting. Minister for Forests and Environment Indrakaran Reddy on Tuesday visited Balaji’s field and interacted with him about the crop. The minister praised the farmers for his innovative approach. Balaji’s success has raised hopes among many farmers in Dhanora and surrounding villages. Some have even started cultivation and are taking help from Balaji.

Fight COVID-19, do not destabilise Opposition government: Congress tells Modi New Delhi (IANS): Amid political speculation in Maharashtra, the Congress on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Modi to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and not the opposition, alleging that the BJP is trying to destabilise the opposition government in that state. “Modi ji,instead of wasting time in destabilising the opposition-run state government and creating a rift there, the Union government could have fought the pandemic... the country would have avoided seeing these days,” tweeted Congress Chief Spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. “Wake up and do not dream of pulling down the state government,” tweeted Surjewala.

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Decades later, Nehru remains most hotly debated Indian politician ever New Delhi (IANS): Four days after the Karnataka BJP blamed India’s first Prime Minister for the country’s migrant crisis, state Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa joined many in paying homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his death anniversary on Wednesday. The relationship between Nehru and the BJP has been one in which the ruling party uses India’s first Prime Minister as a punching bag for almost everything which is wrong with India. Yet Nehru continues to resonate among Indians for his liberal, socialist and what has come to be known as Nehruvian approach to governance. Nehru, as opposed to his daughter Indira Gandhi, whose reign was scarred by the Emergency, is known to go by the rule book, a firm believer as he was in accountability. India’s first Prime Minis-

ter, one of the most powerful men in the subcontinent, was hauled up for his alleged abuse of parliamentary privilege: He was accused of disclosing details of the American fleet to the public, even before making a statement in Parliament. Rather than brazening it out, Nehru had apologised. One thing for which he is known and, both loved and questioned, is his idea of socialism. Many believe it was well articulated in his historic ‘Tryst With Destiny’ speech: “A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance... We have to build the noble mansion of free India where all her children may dwell.” Decades later, his great grandson and former

Jawaharlal Nehru with Cuba’s Fidel Castro.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi described him as “a brave freedom fighter, the architect of modern India”. However, his is the most questioned legacy, as far as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is concerned. From the time he went to the United Nations over the Kashmir issue to date, the timespan is used by the BJP against him and the Con-

gress. Even non-political commentators find how his “idealism” forced him to go to the world body and internationalise the Kashmir issue. In ‘Kashmir: Land of Regrets’, a new book, Moosa Raza, an IAS officer who served as the Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir, highlights how Nehru, moved by his overpowering idealism, had agreed to a joint

communique to reiterate the commitment to plebiscite. To date, particularly since India abrogated Article 370, the BJP has pinned the blame solely on him and the Congress, portraying him as a leader who had an apparently soft approach to sensitive issues. Soon after India’s historic decision on August 5 last year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in an event organised by the Samkalp Former Civil Servants Forum at Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML)in New Delhi last September, said, “In 1948, India went to the United Nations. That was a Himalayan blunder. It is more than a Himalayan blunder.” He was referring to Nehru’s action. In the same event, Shah alleged, “The 630 princely states were merged with the Union of India completely but Jammu

and Kashmir remained an issue since 1947.” Nehru himself was overseeing Jammu and Kashmir. However, senior Congressman and Nehruvian leader Jairam Ramesh disagrees. In a veiled dig at Prime Minister Modi who had once “bragged about his 56 inch ki chhati”, Ramesh said, “The self-styled 56-inch-chestman and his drum beaters have been systematically distorting, defaming and destroying Nehru and his legacy, something that Mr Vajpayee never did.” Ramesh said that Nehru instead stood for an “open, pluralistic, liberal democracy” and “building a secular state in a multi-religious society”. He alleged everything Nehry stood for is under attack now, including the proverbial idea of India. “We can rescue the idea of India only by reaffirming the ideas of Nehru”, he said.

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14-day home quarantine must for all returnees: Punjab Chief Minister Chandigarh (IANS): Ruling out any complacency despite Punjab posting the highest 90 per cent recovery rate in the country, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said, here on Saturday, 14-day home quarantine was compulsory for all those coming to the state. Screening of all those entering the state would be done at the border entry points, as well as railway stations and airports. Those found symptomatic would be sent to institutional quarantine, he added. The Chief Minister was taking part in his Facebook live programme a#AskCaptain’. Rapid testing teams would monitor the home quarantined people, those found symptomatic would be tested at hospitals and isolation centres, he said making it clear his government would not rely on any certificates of testing from any part of the country or the world. He cited example of returnees from Maharashtra and Rajasthan, as well as Dubai,

Amarinder Singh who carried medical certificates showing COVID-19 negative but tested coronavirus positive on reaching the state. Those returning to India via special international flights are required to undergo institutional quarantine, as per the central government guidelines. With a large number of Punjabis returning home, and more businesses being keen on resuming activities, the Chief Minister underlined the need for strict caution. “We

have kept the situation under control and will not let the pandemic spread further,” he said. The Chief Minister said there was likelihood of infection from Punjabis returning home, and the state was taking no chances and had made elaborate arrangements for their testing and quarantine. Five flights came on Saturday. Over 20,000 people are expected to come from abroad on 88 flights, and 60,000 from other states. “I will not let this infection spread any further in Punjab,” he said. The Chief Minister thanked labourers who had chosen to stay back and contribute to Punjab’s economic strength. Nearly half of the migrants who had registered online to return home had decided to stay back and had started working in the industry, said the Chief Minister. “This is your state and you are part of it,” he remarked. Stating that it’s vital for industry to function to ensure livelihood, he said 1.5 lakh of the

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Balbir Singh Sr: A hockey legend who held the Indian flag high Chandigarh (IANS): The old adage goes give him an inch and he’ll take a mile. As a prolific goal scorer, Balbir Singh Senior was exactly that. A legend who could sound the board from anywhere, the decorated former India captain was part of Indian teams that won three Olympic gold medals. Balbir breathed his last in a private hospital in Chandigarh on Monday. He was 96 and was in a critical condition for nearly a fortnight. Part of India’s golden generation where the team bagged the 1948, 1952, 1956 Olympic gold and an Asian Games silver (1958), Balbir was one of the two surviving members from that famed team of ‘48. His demise leaves Keshav Dutt as the only surviving member now. “One can only remember him as the greatest goal-scorer India has ever seen,” Olympic gold medallist and former India defender Gurbux Singh told IANS. Having played against him as a youngster at local tournaments, 84-year old Gurbux added that Balbir used to give little away but always had a calm head on his shoulders.

“They were our heroes. He (Balbir) was not very talkative. But he would hardly lose temper. His scoring ability was great. His hit was very powerful. He did not dribble a lot but would convert half-a-chance. As a defender, you could not give him an inch when he was inside the ‘D’,” said Gurbux. So just how good a centre-forward was Balbir?

His record for most individual goals scored in an Olympic men’s hockey final remains unbeaten. Balbir had set this record when he scored five goals in India’s 6-1 win over Netherlands in the gold medal match of the 1952 Games. On his Olympics debut in 1948 against Argentina, Singh scored six goals, another record. India never missed the podium when Balbir was part of the team both as player, manager or coach. India’s only World Cup title came in 1975 when he was manager. In 1971, India bagged bronze in the World Cup when he was the coach. Conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri in 1957, Balbir was also invited as a living legend for the 2012 Games in London. Balbir was the first sportsperson to be awarded with the Padma Shri. Offering condolence to his family, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “Padma Shri Balbir Singh Sr. Ji will be remembered for his memorable sporting performances. He brought home lots of pride and laurels. Undoubtedly a brilliant hockey player, he also

made a mark as a great mentor. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and well wishers.” Born in Haripur Khalsa, Punjab, on December 31, 1923, Balbir is survived by daughter Sushbir Bhomia, sons Kanwalbir, Karanbir and Gurbir, and grandchildren. Spotted as a promising hockey player by Harbail Singh, who was the then coach of Khalsa College hockey team, Balbir took giant strides from an early age and was selected to represent Punjab University, which, at that time, covered colleges from a large region consisting of undivided Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Sindh and Rajasthan. The Punjab University team clinched All India Inter-University titles with Balbir as the skipper three years in a row: 1943, 1944 and 1945. He was a member of the last team of undivided Punjab that won the title in 1947 National Championships. In post-independent India, Balbir who had moved to Ludhiana with his family, was posted in Punjab Police. He captained the Punjab Police team from 1941 till 1961.

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Punjab sees COVID-19 recovery rate at 91% Chandigarh (IANS): Besides posting the highest COVID-19 recovery rate of 91 per cent in the country, Punjab has also done exceedingly well in keeping all critical mortality rate amongst the lowest at 1.3 per cent, with majority of those fatalities resulting from comorbidity. Out of 40 deaths occurring mostly in patients aged over 50, 31 persons (77 per cent) were afflicted with serious underlying illness like end-stage kidney disease and cancer and

HIV, besides uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure, said Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Anurag Agarwal. Chronic illnesses like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity were major associated illnesses as contributing factors in the remaining 23 per cent of cases, he said in a statement, pointing out there were a few cases which had no underlying chronic illness. Deaths in most cases have occurred in patients who were

already suffering from serious illness which might have led to mortality in natural course of events, he said. As many as 1,918 patients have already fully recovered out of total 2,106 positive cases reported so far. Underlining scientific, systematic and aggressive contact tracing coupled with the effective enforcement of lockdown, Agarwal said doubling rate of Covid-19 in Punjab has been about 100 days for last few days, which is encouraging.

Punjab Chief Minister seeks cash transfers to migrant workers, poor Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday appealed to the Prime Minister for cash transfers to all migrant workers and poor, and providing greater employment to rural poor under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). “My appeal to PM Narendra Modi, seeking government of India’s immediate intervention for cash transfer to all migrant workers and poor, providing greater employment

to rural poor under MGNREGS and financial assistance for MSMEs, other than loans,” he said in a tweet. Amid mounting economic woes, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday decided to seek a fiscal stimulus of Rs 51,102 crore [1 crore = 10 million] from the Centre to help the state tide over the financial crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the prolonged lockdown that ensued. To contain the contagion in the rural areas, assistance of Rs 5,068 crore has been

sought by the state in a draft memorandum for liquid and solid waste management in the villages, in addition to the upward revision of capital outlay and targets under MGNREGA. For urban development, the state has proposed a National Urban Employment Guarantee Act (NUEGA) to guarantee employment in urban areas, along with an additional capital outlay of Rs 2,302 crore under schemes like AMRUT, Smart City, PMAY etc, with certain relaxations.

Punjab hikes fees of medical colleges Chandigarh (IANS): To ensure better medical education and infrastructure facilities for students, the Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday decided to increase the fee for the MBBS course in government and private medical colleges. According to a spokesperson for the Chief Minister’s

Office, the fee for the MBBS course in the state for government medical colleges was last notified in 2015 and for private colleges in 2014. With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of

India, thus necessitating a fee hike, the spokesperson said. These colleges had, in fact, been seeking fee hike for a long time as they were facing hardships to provide good infrastructure and impart quality education to the students at the current fee rates, he added.

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In all cases, where patients are found to be COVID-19 positive irrespective of the underlying disease, as per ICMR guidelines the death is counted as a COVID-19 death, Agarwal pointed out underlining state’s mortality rate is significantly lower than the national average of three per cent. Further, in many cases samples of dead have been taken some of which have turned out to be positive and all these deaths have been taken as COVID-19 deaths.

This was done so as not to miss out on contact tracing of possible positive cases, Agarwal added. Expert committee headed by K.K. Talwar, a former director of the PGI Hospital in Chandigarh, also guided the state to analyse and review the cases of deaths and take corrective action accordingly. The review of the death cases was also taken up by the expert committee in details and update the doctors working in the state.

Eight patients presented with end-stage kidney disease and were on dialysis, which in itself is life-threatening, besides nine patients had uncontrolled diabetes, again a serious condition, Director Health Services Avneet Kaur said. Few cases were severely immunocompromised as they were HIV positive. Such patients are very prone to acquire infections and have little capacity to fight with these infections, she added.

Punjab brings one million acres under cotton cultivation

Chandigarh (IANS): The Crop Diversification Programme in Punjab has received a good response with the state nearly accomplishing its goal to bring 12.5 lakh [1 lakh = 100,000] acres under cotton cultivation, up from 9.7 lakh acres in 2019, an official said on Tuesday. Diversification of the cropping pattern away from paddy helps in saving water, improving soil fertility, avoiding winter stubble burning and preserving the environment. Additional Chief Secretary (Development) Vishwajeet Khanna said the state has recorded sowing of cotton over 10 lakh acres and the target of 12.5 lakh acres would be achieved soon. He said the Agriculture Department has made timely and adequate arrangement of fertilizer and hybrid seeds of BT cotton well in advance to ensure sowing of cotton crop across the state amid the lockdown due to COVID-19. Cotton is the second major traditional crop of southern Punjab due to which the Malwa region is known as the ‘Cotton Belt’. The Additional Chief Secretary said in the districts of Malwa, cotton sowing has already crossed the mark of 10 lakh acres. The last year target of 9.80 lakh acres (3.92 lakh hectares) was enhanced to 12.5 lakh

acres (five lakh hectares) this year, which is expected to be completed in the first week of June. He said the sowing had been over by the last week of May during previous seasons but would be completed a bit later this year as wheat harvesting started only on May 15 this year with a delay of two weeks amid COVID-19 restrictions. Giving details of cotton sowing in the districts, Khanna said so far Bathinda district has recorded the maximum sowing of 3.39 lakh acres, followed by Fazilka with 2.38 lakh acres and 2.10 lakh acres in Mansa. In Sri Muktsar Sahib district, 2.02 lakh acres area is under cotton cultivation while Sangrur recorded 7,800 acres, Faridkot 5,800 acres, Barnala 1,870 acres and 1,257 acres in Moga district. A total of 6.62 lakh acres was brought under cotton cultivation in 2018, followed by 9.7 lakh acres in 2019. The department has also coordinated with the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to buy last season’s remaining cotton produce from farmers at the assured MSP and for this 19 markets have already been made operational in the cotton belt. The CCI has also assured its support for the purchase of cotton in the next season.

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Punjab seeks fiscal stimulus of Rs 51,102 crore from Centre Chandigarh (IANS): Amid mounting economic woes, the Punjab government on Wednesday decided to seek a fiscal stimulus of Rs 51,102 crore [1 crore = 10 million] from the Centre to help the state tide over the financial crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the prolonged lockdown that ensued. A draft memorandum to this effect was approved by the Council of Ministers, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. The Cabinet also authorised

the Chief Minister to make necessary amendments to the draft memorandum before submitting it to the Government of India. In addition to the direct fiscal stimulus of Rs 21,500 crore, the state plans to seek waiver of the long-term CCL debt as imperative for the fiscal recovery of the state government. Additionally, all Central schemes should be 100 per cent funded by the Central government for this fiscal, as per the draft memorandum. According to an official spokesperson, listing health

infrastructure as a key priority in the post- COVID-19 scenario, the state proposes Rs 6,603 crore for improvement of public health infrastructure from a long-term perspective. This also included sanction for setting up of an advanced centre of virology at a cost of Rs 650 crore, for which the state has already offered the required land free of charge. To contain the Covid-19 contagion in the rural areas, assistance of Rs 5,068 crore has been sought in the draft memorandum for liquid and solid waste management in the

villages, in addition to the upward revision of capital outlay and targets under MGNREGA. The memorandum seeks Rs 12,560 crore for the agriculture and farming sector, mainly for upgradation of farm infrastructure, providing income support, interest subvention etc., with an additional amount of Rs 1,161 crore identified as assistance needed for the animal husbandry and dairy sector. For urban development, the state has proposed a National Urban Employment Guarantee Act (NUEGA) to guarantee

employment in urban areas, along with an additional capital outlay of Rs 2,302 crore under schemes like AMRUT, Smart City, PMAY etc., with certain relaxations. This is in addition to a grant of Rs 1,137 crore on account of revenue loss. The Cabinet took note of the fact that the lockdown has jeopardised the concerted efforts of the state for achieving fiscal consolidation over the past three years. While the Government of India has considerable fiscal leverage, the state governments

have extremely limited fiscal space, especially after the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, it noted. Punjab is one of the highest debt-stressed state in the general category states, i.e. Punjab’s outstanding debt to the GSDP ratio is 40.7 per cent, which is significantly higher than Maharashtra (17.9 per cent), Karnataka (18.2 per cent), Gujarat (20.2 per cent), Tamil Nadu (22.3 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (28.9 per cent), Kerala (30.9 per cent) and West Bengal (37.1 per cent).

Ensure no migrant walks back home within Punjab, Chief Minister tells officials provided food and water, he directed the officers. The 300th Shramik Special train left the state carrying hundreds of migrants to Uttar Pradesh. Urging the migrants not to panic, the Chief Minister assured them that Punjab would make sure that every single migrant keen to return home is assisted by the state with arrangements for their free travel and food. Underlining the state’s commitment to “look after every person in distress”, Ama-

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SAD condemns Akali worker’s murder in Punjab Chandigarh (IANS): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, here on Monday, condemned the murder of Akali worker Manjot Singh and the murderous assault of two youths, including a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), saying political killings continued unabated in Punjab even during the lockdown. The SAD chief said the Batala police district continued to remain the vortex of political killings, and added that earlier the district had witnessed the murder of Dhilwan sarpanch Dalbir Singh in a shootout. Like in the earlier case, the Batala police had failed to move quickly and arrest the accused even though they had been identified, he said, and demanded immediate arrest of those associated with the

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ments and tax returns, • Calculate and prepare cheque for payrolls and payment of utility bills, taxes, and other bills. • Maintain A/P and A/R accounts etc. Job Requirements: • Completion of high school education is required. • Knowledge of English language ( Oral and written) is required. • At least two years of previous work experience or completion of a college diploma/degree in a similar field is required. Please email your resume at sterlinghardwareltd@ gmail.com No phone calls please. Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with the above listed skills are welcome to apply. ********16 MAY ********* Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Retail Store Manager to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible. Job duties: Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments Manage staff and assign duties Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale Develop and implement marketing strategies Plan budgets and authorize expenditures Resolve customer complaints Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff. Skill Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required. Minimum 2 years of related experience is required. Language at work: English ( Oral and Written) Salary: $ CAD 32.00 hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary(paid biweekly) E-mail your resume to sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com (No phone call please Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above listed skills are welcome to apply. ********16 MAY ********* Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at #101 7808 132 St Surrey BC, is urgently looking for one Full Time/ Permanent Purchasing and inventory Management Coordinator to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible. Job-duties: Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of the staff engaged in receiving, storing, and maintaining the inventories * Oversee operation of the company’s inventory and supplies*Maintain shipping and receiving of supplies * Prepare reports and arrange orders with suppliers * Prepare purchase orders, requisition and invoices * Process transactions for inventory purchases *co-ordinate activities with supply-chains * Ensure machines and equipment maintenance and repair Job – requirements: Completion of secondary school is required. Minimum 2 years of related experience is required. Salary: $26 Hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Language: English (Oral and written) E-mail your resume to: sterlinghardwareltd@gmail. com Absolutely No phone calls please. Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above listed skills are welcome to apply. ********16 MAY ********* Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Sales and Marketing Manager to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible. Job Duties: Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the design, development and maintenance of Internet and Intranet sites to manage an organization’s Internet presence; Assist in product development and direct and evaluate

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join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials; o Build foundations, install ďŹ&#x201A;oor beams, lay subďŹ&#x201A;ooring, erect walls and roof systems; o Fit and install trim items; o Maintain, repair and renovate wooden structures in residential and commercial buildings; o May supervise other construction workers. For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com ********16 MAY ********* Pakland developments Railway Project Ltd is hiring Painters for commercial and residential projects. Interested applicants who have a minimum three years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail.com Job details are mentioned below: business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8 vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/permanent language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4%vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland job duties: Prepare and clean the surface to be painted. Paint and ďŹ nish walls, moldings, baseboards, ceilings, using brushes, rollers or spray equipment Mix diďŹ&#x20AC;erent paints and obtain color consistency and shade. estimate quantity of material required. May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings. Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls. Provide cost estimates For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com

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HOW can doctors diagnose and treat 425 million worldwide diabetes patients? That number keeps going up and up, projected to reach 700 million by 2045. There are millions more with undiagnosed prediabetes. Add more millions with undiagnosed hypertension. All these people are destined to lives defined by cardiovascular problems and complications that include debilitating conditions like blindness. Diabetes is swamping healthcare systems worldwide. Let us be clear: whatever we have been doing to fight the problem, it is not working. But now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is offering new possibilities. Using new technologies, data science, vast quantities of medical images, and computer algorithms, it is possible to fight diseases differently. The medical model of a patient and a doctor is outdated. We need to put AI on our healthcare team and use analytical methods to predict problems before they occur and to help doctors and patients make better decisions. Computer-assisted retinal analysis (CARA) is one such technology. Developed by DIAGNOS, a Montreal-based company, CARA uses retina scans to detect early warning signs of big health problems. And CARA can do it on a scale that will make a big difference in fighting the diabetes epidemics. The retina, the back part of the eye, is the only area of the body where doctors can easily see the condition of arteries and veins without invasive procedures. Early detection of atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) in the retinas of diabetes patients signals a warning that the same problem is occurring in coronary arteries. This is why the retina is called, “the window to the heart”. Prevention is always better than cure. But this is easier said than done in many parts of the world where highly trained retinal specialists are in short supply. We are more fortunate in North America, but retinal checkups are mainly the purview of ophthalmologists focused on your eyes, not your cardiovascular system. Type 2 diabetes has become a worldwide epidemic and an expensive problem for every health care system. Type 2 diabetes is not just a singular disease. Rather, by triggering atherosclerosis, it decreases blood supply to many parts of the body with catastrophic results. For example, long standing diabetes increases the risk of blindness, heart attack, and kidney failure, which may require renal dialysis or a kidney transplant. Doctors can only treat so many patients. So this problem is an example of where we can leverage technology to screen of millions of people. CARA can scan an eye in two seconds. Furthermore, it can scan hundreds of patients for hours without getting tired or making errors. We need to use AI to detect retina changes and prevent diabetes – averting countless cases of blindness and other problems, improving lives, and saving dollars. Andre Larente, president of DIAGNOS, recently remarked, “CARA can now look at a patient’s retina, discover the presence of hypertension and predict a chance of stroke in 12 to 24 months.” Given that CARA can do this across very large populations of patients, at low cost, it’s easy to see the appeal of this technology from a health care and economic perspective, not to mention the incentive to individual patients to reduce their risk profile. There’s no doubt that the capacities of ar-

tificial intelligence are changing the way we can fight illness, and companies like DIAGNOS are important partners in medical practice. The key is in scaling up. CARA has accumulated a vast database of retinal photos of patients worldwide. This data can be used for predictive modeling. So the next step will be in getting this data into the hands of those who can take steps to stop the progression of illness, change conditions leading to disease, and prevent these avoidable health problems in the first place. Sign-up at www.docgiff.com to receive our weekly e-newsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. 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.

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