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DELTA Police are trying to figure out why provincial Corrections Officer Bikramdeep Randhawa was shot and killed in a dramatic targeted hit in broad daylight at a crowded parking lot of Scottsdale Centre Mall on Saturday, May 1. The sheer brazenness of the act has stunned both the police forces and the public. The killer was caught on cell phone video as he ran through the parking lot after the shooting to a getaway vehicle. Randhawa was not known to police. “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends, as they now start to deal with their loss,” said Inspector Guy Leeson, Head of Investigative Services for Delta Police, the following day. Leeson said that based on the behaviour on May 1 of the suspects, the incident is considered to be targeted. However, the motive for the shooting is not known. “We’re looking at all possible aspects as to why this crime was committed,” said Leeson. “We will examine every potential motive thoroughly. Whether it was a case of
The killer ran through the parking lot of Scottsdale Centre Mall to the getaway vehicle.
mistaken identity, a matter related to his personal life or if there is a possibility the shooting was related to the victim’s occupation.” “We’re asking anyone who knew Mr. Randhawa, or who could have information related to why he was targeted in this manner, to please contact police at 604-946-4411, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477,” said Leeson. Police also confirmed on Sunday that a suspect vehicle involved in this incident was discovered burned in Burnaby on May 1. No arrests have been made in relation to the shooting and police are not releasing any information about the possible suspects in this matter. Delta Police have been in communication with BC Corrections and other law enforcement partners about possible links to other incidents in Metro Vancouver, but at this point police are not able to determine whether this shooting can be linked to the gang conflict. Police received reports of shots fired at 4:55 p.m. on Saturday near a gas station at 72 Avenue
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and 120 Street. They responded immediately and located a male who had been shot. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Scottsdale Centre Mall. At 10:45 p.m., Delta Police confirmed that the victim had died. “Despite the best efforts of Emergency Health Services, unfortunately, the victim in this incident did pass away,” said Leeson on Saturday night. He said: “Officers have been interviewing witnesses in the area, and we are also in possession of video that appears to have been filmed immediately after the incident. However, anyone who hasn’t yet spoken to police and was a witness, has dashcam or CCTV video, is asked to please call 604946-4411.” Leeson added: “This shooting took place in a very public manner, and we are very much aware of the possible risk to innocent bystanders. Fortunately, it doesn’t appear there was anyone else injured during this incident, but we ask those who might have any information to contact police.”
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While the investigation continued on Saturday night, quite a few drivers were unable to access their vehicles that were behind police crime scene tape. “Our officers worked through the night on this investigation, securing evidence, and were able to significantly shrink the size of the crime scene shortly after 5 a.m. on May 2. We want to thank those drivers for their patience and understanding. We are working hard to ensure we don’t miss even the smallest detail,” said Leeson. Delta police Chief Neil Dubord on Tuesday told the media that officers had to secure a chaotic scene with more than 200 people in the parking lot. Many were in shock form what they had witnessed. He said police were using the latest in 3D drone video to capture images of the crime scene. Also with their new technology, dashcam or phone video could be uploaded directly to the department. Delta Police is not part of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. The BCGEU (BC Government
and Service Employees’ Union) President Stephanie Smith and Dean Purdy, Vice President, Component 1 (Corrections and Sheriff Services), in a statement on Monday said: “On behalf of 80,000+ members across the province, the BCGEU offers our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Local 104 member Bikramdeep Randhawa as they grieve his sudden and senseless death on Saturday, May 1. “While the loss of any member under any circumstance is a tragedy, Bikramdeep’s youth and the violent, and public nature of his death make this loss harder to bear especially for the closeknit members at Fraser Regional Correctional Centre who knew him as a colleague and a friend. “In the coming days and weeks our union will be focused on ensuring our members have everything they need to get through this difficult time and that their mental, emotional, and physical health and safety are protected going forward.”
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Street, between Joffre Avenue and Boundary Road. He was arrested at a residence in the city, away from the location of the shooting. He remains in custody pending further investigation. The victim of the shooting is recovering in hospital after being treated for gunshot wounds. The victim’s injuries are now believed to be non-life-threatening.
THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Thursday announced that Ali Khudhair has been charged in connection with the May 4 murder of Keryane Arsenault in Surrey’s Guildford. On May 4 at around 9 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots at a residence in the 9700-block of 161A Street in Surrey, B.C. There they found 20-year-old Arsenault with gunshot wounds, who later died in hospital. Ali Khudhair, 24, was arrested soon after police arrived at the scene. On May 5, Khudair was charged
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VARINDER Singh Deo, 43, of Burnaby has been charged with aggravated assault in relation to Sunday morning’s shooting of a 25-year-old Surrey woman. He was scheduled to appear in Vancouver Provincial Court. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Burnaby RCMP identified and located Deo who they believed was involved in the 4:10 a.m. shooting on Dubois
“We are happy to report that the victim is in stable condition,” said Cpl. Brett Cunningham on Sunday. “She is speaking with police and cooperating with the investigation. “We believe this to be a targeted and isolated incident and have no information to suggest the shooting is involved with the Lower Mainland gang conflict. At this time, we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to public safety.”
Burnaby RCMP Serious Crime Unit continues to investigate the incident and examine the events leading up to the shooting. Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Burnaby RCMP non-emergency line at 604-646-9999 or if you would rather stay anonymous, you can submit your information to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go to www.solvecrime.ca
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cides in communities across the Lower Mainland,” said IHIT Sgt. Frank Jang. “With respect to this most recent fatal shooting, it does not appear to be gang-motivated.” If anyone has information about this investigation, call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) IHIT said no further details will be released as the matter is now before the court.
Male shot at Langley’s Willowbrook Mall
ON Monday, just after 3:30 p.m., Langley RCMP were called to Willowbrook Mall after a report of shots fired was received. Police located one adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The male has been taken to hospital for treatment of his potentially life-threatening injuries. Police said that based on the in-
vestigative theory in this initial phase, this did not appear to be a random act. The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. Langley RCMP Serious Crime has assumed conduct of the investigation. Police said they are currently in
the evidence gathering phase and no further information would be provided at this time. Shortly after 4 p.m., Langley RCMP were called to a rural Aldergrove berry farm for a report of a vehicle fire. It is yet to be determined if this vehicle fire is related to the Willowbrook event. Anyone with information regard-
ing this investigation can call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. Anyone in the area is asked to review their dash camera footage to see if they have video of the events around the shooting. Should you need to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
IHIT investigating Surrey man’s death from gunshot wound THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Monday that it is investigating a homicide of a 19-year-old man who died of a gunshot wound in Surrey. On April 30, just after 1:30 p.m., the
man arrived in a Surrey hospital with a gunshot wound and subsequently died of his injuries. IHIT said this is believed to be an isolated incident with no further risk to the public. It does not ap-
pear to be related to any of the other recent acts of violence. No arrests have been made in connection with this case as of yet. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to
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Robin is in his school’s Inter-A program, which is a leadership and volunteering program. According to the scholarship’s website: “Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. “Up to one hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $100,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $80,000 for science and math scholarships. “Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship.” Robin is indeed an outstanding role model for South Asian youth.
BC Liberals demand concrete action after three days of Lower Mainland shootings
THE BC Liberals on Tuesday, noting that gang-related crime and violence continues to spike in Metro Vancouver, called on Premier John Horgan and the NDP to fill 200 vacant positions in the provincial policing contract and reverse cuts to anti-gang initiatives in schools. “We’ve seen three brazen shootings in three days. This situation isn’t going to get better on its own. The NDP has failed to provide local governments and police forces with the targeted resources they need,” said MLA Mike Morris, Opposition Critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General. “John Horgan and the NDP have to make combatting gang violence a priority because our local governments simply don’t have the resources to
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Applications opened May 6 for new pathway to permanent residency for essential temporary workers, international graduates MARCO E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, last month announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates of a Canadian institution who are actively contributing to Canada’s economy. This special public policy will grant permanent status to temporary workers and international graduates of a Canadian institution who are already in Canada and who possess the skills and experience Canada needs to fight the pandemic and accelerate its economic recovery. Eligible applicants could start submitting their applications through IRCC’s online portal starting May 6 at 12 p.m. EDT time. To be eligible, workers must have at least one year of Canadian work experience in a health care profession or another pre-approved essential occupation. International
graduates must have completed an eligible post-secondary program in Canada within the last four years, and no earlier than January 2017. The portal will remain open until November 5 or until the maximum number of applications have been reached: * 20,000 applications for temporary workers in health care * 30,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected essential occupations * 40,000 applications for international students who graduated from an eligible Canadian institution Three additional streams with similar eligibility criteria have also been launched for French-speaking and bilingual candidates, but there is no maximum number of applications. Under all streams of this temporary pathway, applicants must intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec to qualify.
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New Surrey Police Service badge pays tribute to First Peoples, first principles and Surrey’s town centres THE Surrey Police Service on Tuesday unveiled its new badge, vision and values, all reflective of how the service envisions its community safety partnership with the citizens of Surrey, predicted to be British Columbia’s largest city in less than 10 years. Flanked by the words honour, integrity and respect, the shield within the badge has three key visual elements: The Coast Salish eye, a fess (check) pattern, and six stars—one for each of Surrey’s town centres (Cloverdale, Guildford, Fleetwood, Newton, South Surrey, and Whalley/City Centre). The Coast Salish eye, designed by Semiahmoo First Nation artist Leslie Wells is at the top of the shield, acknowledging the First Peoples who first inhabited this land. Surrey is situated on the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations. “We are grateful to First Nations communities and Mr. Wells for the honour of allowing us to use his art as part of our badge,” said Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. “We value its significant meaning and we do not take lightly the responsibility we have to all people.” The fess (check) pattern is a nod to Sir Robert Peel, acknowledged as the founder of modern, democratic policing principles. His nine principles of policing have withstood the test of time and are widely accepted as the foundation of community policing. The themes of crime prevention, community trust, and engagement will be key tenets of the Surrey Police Service. The fess pattern is taken from the hatband of the Surrey Police in the United Kingdom, as a reminder to all who work for SPS, that in accordance with Peel’s Principles, collaboration and respect between a police service and the community is essential. “A crest is so much more than fabric fastened to a uniform; it is a source of pride for police officers and the incredible work they do,” noted Lipinski. “We are focused on creating a team of individuals who are service-oriented, represent the diversity of our community, and who will be guardians of public safety in Surrey. We will treat this symbol and all it represents with honour, integrity and respect.” In keeping with the City’s history of municipal policing, SPS will also honour the munici-
compassion.” BACKGROUNDER About the Surrey Police Service Badge
Surrey Police Service badge pal police officers who came before them (1887-1951) through its approach to badge numbering. “The first SPS badge will be emblazed with the number 22,” said Police Board Chair Mayor Doug McCallum. “When it is handed to Chief Lipinski, we will all be reminded of the 21 sworn members of the original Surrey municipal police department who came before him, including Constable Edmund T. Wade and Constable George McDonald, killed in the line of duty in 1927. The badge also honours the original Surrey municipal police officers who transitioned to the RCMP, this month, 70 years ago.” Lipinski also announced the department’s vision—a promise to the citizens of Surrey: “SPS is a progressive, community-based police service that values diversity, partnerships, and accountability as it works to enhance public safety and community well-being.” Supporting its vision are the department’s values: honour, integrity, respect, courage, compassion, and inclusive. “Our values represent our commitments to the community and the actions the SPS will take in the course of its duties,” said Lipinski. “We understand we are here to serve all citizens and to do so with both courage and
Conceptual drawings for the badge began in August 2020. The three elements were envisioned by Heraldic Artists of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and Leslie Wells, Semiahmoo First Nation artist. Once in final draft form, the badge design was sent for Royal Assent through the Governor General of Canada, following a set of strict guidelines for policing heraldry for Commonwealth police departments. Royal Assent was granted on March 26, 2021 The artist who created the Coast Salish Eye is Leslie Wells. (https://www.surrey.ca/artsculture/surrey-public-art/public-art-collection/eight-salmon-heads.)The other design elements were completed by a heraldic artist. About Surrey Police Service Vision and Values The Surrey Police Service vision and values were approved by the Police Board on April 20, 2021. Honour: We serve our community with pride and can be depended on to uphold the public’s trust in everything we do. Integrity: We are honest, ethical, and accountable, committed to doing what is right and to guarding the rights and security of others. Respect: We recognize each person’s inherent dignity and worth, and work to build strong, healthy, collaborative relationships within our community and team. Courage: We respond to the moral and physical challenges of policing with purpose and determination – persevering in the face of adversity and fear. Compassion: We work to listen, understand and help, responding with empathy, humility and concern to the suffering of others. Inclusive: We welcome and celebrate diverse peoples, cultures and ideas, knowing that – together – we can achieve more.
SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski Photos: SPS Surrey Police Service Update * To date, 28 sworn police officers have been hired to leadership roles and 15 civilian staff. * Recruitment has commenced and will continue on an ongoing phased approach. * Surrey Police Service will be hosting information sessions in May and June: – May 13, 6:30 p.m.: Chief Constable Lipinski and the three Deputy Chiefs will talk about the SPS vision, values, bureaus, and priorities. – May 27, 6:30 p.m.: Deputy Chiefs will join SPS Superintendents to cover information of special interest to experienced officers (RCMP and Municipal). – June 24, 6:30 p.m.: Deputy Chiefs, Superintendent of Support Services, Team Lead for Recruiting, and Human Resources will speak about choosing a career in policing and what new recruits should know if considering a career with the Surrey Police Service * Planning for community consultation is ongoing with anticipation for initiatives to be underway June and July 2021. The information collected from the community engagement series will become the foundation for the SPS Strategic Plan and inform the operating model as SPS begins to provide policing service in Surrey.
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Asim Chaudhry of Burnaby has been missing since 2007 THE Burnaby RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man that has been missing for nearly 14 years. On July 21, 2007, Asim Chaudhry, 24 at the time, was reported missing by his family.
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Asim Chaudhry His family last saw him on July 20, 2007, at their home in Burnaby when he told them that he was going to the library at Simon Fraser University to study for an upcoming exam. Asim regularly took the 135 bus from his home to SFU and was last seen in the area of Production Way and Lougheed Highway on the evening of July 20, 2007. The Burnaby RCMP have continued their search for Asim. However, there has been no new information for quite some time. They are asking members of the public to come forward should they have any information as to the whereabouts of Asim. “There’s always a chance that someone knows something,” says Cpl. Mike Kalanj of the Burnaby RCMP. “We’re looking to provide some answers to Asim’s family and friends.” RCMP say that in any given year, between 70,000 and 80,000 people are reported missing to police in Canada. While most are found within seven days, missing person’s cases can be extremely stressful for family and loved ones. Missing person’s cases are an operational priority for the RCMP. If you have any information that can help investigators, contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers, at 1-800222-8477(TIPS) quoting file number 200734899.
Fatal industrial accident in Richmond AT approximately 1 p.m. on May 5, Richmond RCMP responded to a report of an industrial accident in the 3900-block of Boundary Road. A 25-year-old female employee was transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services, but she later succumbed to her injuries. Next-of-kin notification has been completed; however, the victim’s name is not being released at this time out of respect for the family. Investigators from the Richmond RCMP Serious Crime Unit and WorkSafeBC continue to investigate. The BC Coroners Service has also been notified.
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Surrey to host 2022 and 2024 Canada Soccer Toyota National Championships THE City of Surrey, in partnership with Surrey Football Club, has been announced host of Canada Soccer’s Toyota National Championship in 2022 (U-17 Cup) and 2024 (Jubilee and Challenge Trophy senior women’s and men’s competitions competitions). The competitions will take place October 5–10, 2022, and October 9–14, 2024, at Newton Athletic Park and will welcome more than 3,000 athletes and their supporters over the course of the two events. “Through our Sport Tourism Strategy and commitment to word-class sport hosting, Surrey is emerging as a premier sports destination in the Pacific Northwest and Canada,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “We are very proud to host this national sporting event and look forward to welcoming some of the finest soccer players in Canada.” “The Toyota National Championships are the largest amateur team sport competitions in Canada, and we are proud to bring a meaningful sporting opportunity to the nearly 600 clubs and 1,500 participants each fall,” said Dr. Nick Bontis, Canada Soccer President. “Congratulations to the eight municipalities with whom we will collaborate to ensure the best participant experience for the players, coaches, referees and families.” Surrey will host Canada Soccer’s Toyota National Championships Jubilee and Challenge Trophy competitions this year from October 6–11 at Newton Athletic Park. The 2021 male and female U-15 Cup will be
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Vaccine program accelerating, people aged 40+ to book next week AS more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in B.C. communities in May, the Province announced on Thursday it is stepping up its immunization rollout and delivering life-saving vaccines to people. People aged 40 and older will be invited to book as early as next week. Invitations to book will be sent via text or email for: * Friday, May 7: 46+ (1975) after 7 p.m. (Pacific time) * Sunday, May 9: 43+ (1978) after 7 p.m. (Pacific time) * Tuesday, May 11: 40+ (1981) after 7 p.m. (Pacific time) People must register through B.C.’s Get Vaccinated system to get an email or text notification prompting them to book an appointment when it is their turn. Anyone who is not registered should register now in one of three ways: * 24/7, online: https://gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated * through a provincial call centre between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Pacific time) at 1 833 838-2323 or * in person at the nearest Service BC location Currently, 43% of B.C.’s eligible target population of 4.3 million have received their first dose of vaccine, making way for this new age cohort to book their appointments and take the next step in the fight against COVID-19. To register online, people need: * their Personal Health Number (found on their CareCard or on the back of a driver’s licence or BC Services Card); * postal code; * first and last names; * date of birth; and * an email address that gets checked regularly or a phone number that can receive text messages. People who do not have a Personal Health Number can register by phone or in person. Translations are available in over 140 languages over the phone. Since the Get Vaccinated provincial registration and booking system started on April 6, more than 2.1 million British Columbians have registered. Learn More: To learn more about when it is your turn to be immunized, visit: https://gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
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VCH: High-transmission neighbourhood residents 30 years of age and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
AS part of the B.C. COVID-19 Immunization Plan for priority neighbourhoods, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will offer targeted vaccinations to people 30 years of age and older who reside in the hightransmission neighbourhoods of Cedar Cottage, Grandview Woodland, Hastings Sunrise, Kensington, Killarney, Renfrew-
Collingwood, Sunset and Victoria Fraserview. Residents of these neighbourhoods are encouraged to register to receive a link to book their vaccination appointment. VCH will be opening a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Killarney Community Centre (6260 Killarney Street) and from May 8 to 14, 17 to 21 and 25 to 28 from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Vaccinations will be provided by appointment only. All B.C. residents 18 years of age and older (born in 2003 or earlier) are encouraged to register now through the provincial Get Vaccinated website, call centre (1-833-838-2323) or in person at a Service B.C. office. Translation services are available through the call centre.
Following registration, residents will be notified by phone, email or text message as soon as they are eligible to book a vaccine appointment. VCH encourages family, friends, neighbours and social services agencies to help get the word out to adults 18+ about registering to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
Fraser Health expands COVID-19 immunizations to include nine more high-transmission neighbourhoods AS part of the Province’s strategy to provide vaccine to people in high-transmission neighbourhoods, Fraser Health is now immunizing people ages 30 and over (born in 1991 or earlier) in nine additional neighbourhoods in the region where there are high rates of COVID-19 transmission to protect these individuals and their loved ones. Fraser Health has also dropped the age requirement to ages 30 and over for all10 high-transmission neighbourhoods an-
nounced last month. Eligible people who live in these neighborhoods can register now on the Get Vaccinated website and will be immediately contacted to book their vaccine. Do not delay booking your appointment. Now, Fraser Health has added the following nine high-transmission neighbourhoods: * Surrey (Guildford, Cloverdale) * Abbotsford (Central, East and Rural) * Langley (Willoughby)
* Burnaby (Southeast, Southwest) * South Mission Fraser Health continues to immunize people in these 10 high-transmission neighbourhoods: * Surrey (West Newton, East Newton, Whalley, Panorama, North Surrey, Fleetwood) * North Delta * Port Coquitlam * South Langley township * West Abbotsford
Priority immunization for people in hightransmission neighbourhoods is one part of Fraser Health’s strategy to manage COVID-19 transmission in the region. It is continuing with immunizing priority groups and locations where it is seeing outbreaks and clusters. By providing vaccine to these specific neighbourhoods, Fraser Health can protect more people and help prevent COVID-19 transmission in the communities.
Fraser Health invites all grocery store staff 18 years old and older to register for immunization
FRASER Health has invited all grocery workers – unionized and non-unionized – to get im-
munized for COVID-19. All grocery store staff in the region who are 18 years old and
older are eligible to receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Employers and union repre-
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(like a pay stub or work ID) when they arrive for their appointments.
Fraser Health invites all childcare workers, school-based staff, first responders to book their immunization FRASER Health on Wednesday invited all licensed childcare workers, school-based staff, police and RCMP and fire departments in the region who have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccine to book their immunization appointments now. Fraser Health will complete immunizations of these priority groups over the next 10 days.
Fraser Health said in a statement: “We are reaching out to these groups directly today to share details and next steps. Now that we have substantially completed immunizations of school-based staff, police, and firefighters in all of our high-transmission neighbourhoods, today’s action to expedite immunizations of these groups in the
remaining communities will ensure they receive immunization as quickly as possible, and is a follow-up to the communication we shared with them last week regarding their immunization schedule.” All vaccines that are approved in Canada and available in British Columbia are safe and effective, and will help protect you
against COVID-19. Vaccines have been shown to have a high level of protection against serious illness and death, and every vaccine that is administered makes us, our loved ones, and our communities all safer, said Fraser Health. For more information about COVID-19, visit fraserhealth.ca/covid19.
Pregnant people in B.C. can safely get COVID-19 vaccine
ALL pregnant people who are age 16+ are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a priority population through B.C.’s Immunization Plan. “All Health Canada-approved vaccines are safe and effective, and I encourage everyone to register and receive their vaccine as soon as they are eligible. Today, this includes people who
are pregnant,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, on Tuesday. “We have reviewed the data here in B.C. and this shows pregnant people experience severe illness from COVID-19 at a rate that is similar to people who are in their 50s. By prioritizing pregnant people today, we add another layer of protection for them, their babies and their communities.”
To book a vaccine, people who are pregnant can: * register at gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated if they have not done so already, * phone 1 833 838-2323 and identify as being pregnant. Online booking for pregnant people is not available. “We are fortunate to have had the ability to track
data across Canada to better understand the real impact of COVID-19 in pregnancy,” said Dr. Deborah Money, BC Women’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services Authority. “My hope is that knowing vaccines are safe and effective at any point in pregnancy will encourage those who are currently pregnant to take the opportunity to get vaccinated.”
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Sahel Sandhu and Gurjap Singh Bhullar among 7 accused charged in 2018 CFSEU-BC-led investigation into drug trafficking connected to Brothers Keepers
THIRTY-EIGHT criminal charges have now been laid against seven accused in a 2018 Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC)-led investigation that proactively targeted alleged drug trafficking related to gang activity in the Mission and Abbotsford areas. In late 2018, CFSEU-BC worked with the Mission RCMP Drug Section and the Abbotsford Police Department in response to intelligence on an alleged drug line connected to the Brothers Keepers gang that was expanding in the Mission and Abbotsford areas. The conflict to control the drug line territory had become violent and a priority for law enforcement. Over the course of several months of coordinated inter-agency work, investigators were able to gather evidence on the drug line and those associated with it. This resulted in numerous drug seizures and a search warrant on a residence located in the 6400-block of Riverside Street in Abbotsford where additional evidence, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, packaging and cutting agents, cash, and other items were discovered and seized. In addition to the fentanyl seized, the even more potent and potentially deadly carfentanyl was discovered and seized. Through the course of the investigation, the following was seized: * Fentanyl / carfentanyl / heroin mixture: 540 grams * Cocaine (crack): 110 grams * Cocaine (powder): 52 grams * Methamphetamine: 115 grams * MDMA: 84 grams * Phenacetin (buffer/cutting agent): 18 kilograms * Caffeine (buffer/cutting agent): 1.9 kilograms A total of 38 charges have now been laid in connection to the investigation against seven people:
1. Gregory Joseph Greenlay (28-year-old male) – 2 counts total: charged with 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance 2. Meredith Christine Kitchen (41-year-old female) – 10 counts total: charged with 10 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance 3. Brandon Lyle Osberg (39-year-old male) – 10 counts total: charged with 10 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance 4. Terry William Slater (50-year-old male) – 2 counts total: charged with 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance 5. Jason Roger Bryant (46-year-old male) – 2 counts total: charged with 2 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking 6. Sahel Sandhu (25-year-old male) – 7 counts total: charged with 4 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance and 3 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking 7. Gurjap Singh Bhullar (37-year-old male) – 5 counts total: charged with 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance and 3 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking Gurjap Bhullar was arrested on May 5 by Mission RCMP on outstanding warrants related to the investigation. None of the other accused are in custody and all are wanted on warrants for their arrests. There are no photos available at this time for any of the accused currently wanted. “CFSEU-BC and our policing partners in the province have, and will continue to, aggressively target groups like the Brothers Keepers and those who associate with them in order to secure the evidence needed to bring them before the Courts,” said Superintendent Duncan Pound, CFSEU-BC Operations Officer. “The Brothers Keepers violent drug activity in 2018 and 2019 made them a top priority and, in addition to charges already announced, more successes are expected to be shared in the months to come.”
Abandoned vehicle in Coquitlam leads to arrest of two males and seizure of firearms THE Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement UnitBC (CFSEU-BC) recently seized firearms and ammunition in the Coquitlam area and arrested two men. On Monday, April 26, UGET officers were on patrol in the area of the Coquitlam Centre Mall when officers noticed a vehicle with a male driver in the parking lot. The driver pulled into a stall and quickly walked away from his vehicle without securing it. UGET officers waited for the driver to return for approximately an hour after which officers approached the vehicle in which they immediately observed keys and a cell phone sitting in the center console. Further observation revealed a non-restricted semi-automatic rifle. The officers were able to identity the male driver and locate his residence nearby. While officers were outside that residence, the male driver and a second male arrived, both were arrested by UGET officers. Officers obtained a warrant to search the residence in the 1100-block of Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Located and seized as evidence were: – 5 non-restricted, semi au-
tomatic firearms – extended firearm magazines – ammunition – documents relating to ownership of the firearms – handcuffs, masks, and GPS trackers All firearms seized will be submitted to the new Provincial Forensics Firearms Lab, managed by CFSEUBC, for processing. The male driver is known to police and the investigation is ongoing. Both males were released from custody pending criminal charge approval. The Uniform Gang Enforcement Team is CFSEU-BC’s highly visible uniformed presence. These officers work to prevent ongoing violence using disruption and/or enforcement action through a visible, proactive
presence in the community. By conducting active and high visibility enforcement, including that on those individuals or groups that may be posing the greatest risk to public safety due to their involvement in gang or organized crime activity, UGET is able to contribute to increased public safety by getting these dangerous offenders off the streets. “CFSEU-BC Uniform Gang Enforcement Team members provide a proactive law enforcement presence across the Lower Mainland every day to ensure public safety,” said Superintendent Bill Spearn, Operations Support Officer for CFSEU-BC. “We are glad that our officers were able to take six dangerous firearms and ammunition off the street.”
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AS part of the British Columbia provincial ban on non-essential travel, the BC RCMP will be establishing COVID-19 Travel Restriction Road Checks at select locations starting on Thursday, May 6. The checks are part of the provincial enforcement actions that are meant to help re-
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duce the spread of COVID-19 throughout the province by limiting travel between three regions: Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Norther/Interior. COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Road Checks will be located at: * Highway 1 in the Boston Bar
area * Highway 3 in the Manning Park area * Highway 5 in the Old Toll Booth area * Highway 99 in the Lillooet area People traveling for essential reasons through those areas can expect traffic delays. Sig-
nage will be in place informing travelers of upcoming road check locations and providing safe u-turn routes should motorists determine that their travel is not essential and wish to avoid the road check. Commercial vehicles will not be subject to road checks. At the road check locations
police officers will be asking for identification from drivers, documentation regarding the driver’s name and address, and the purpose for the driver’s travel. If an officer determines that a person is travelling for nonessential reasons they will be directed to leave the region.
Those refusing to do so may face fines under the Emergency Program Act. The RCMP encourage everyone to avoid non-essential travel at this time. For more information regarding provincial enforcement, visit the BC Government COVID-19 information pages.
COVID-19 Mouth Rinse/Gargle Sample Collection kits to Surrey schools
FRASER Health, BC Children’s Hospital, and the Surrey School District are working together to provide schools in Surrey with take-home COVID-19 Mouth Rinse/Gargle Sample Collection kits. This initiative will help ensure students who become symptomatic while at school have quick access to COVID-19 testing, while preventing COVID-19 transmission in the school environment. Beginning Thursday, COVID-19 Mouth Rinse/Gargle Sample Collection kits will be available in all elementary and secondary schools in the Surrey School District. Each school has been provided 12 kits that will be utilized exclusively by students who are experiencing the following symptoms: * Fever * Chills
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PNE Fair cancelled for second year in a row
THE management of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) on Wednesday announced that even a modified, lower capacity inperson PNE Fair will not be possible this summer. “Despite our planning for a number of scalable versions of the PNE Fair, it is now clear that the number of guests required to make an in-person Fair financially viable will not be allowed under anticipated Public Health Orders this summer,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. “We understand the implications this decision will
have on our staff team, our exhibitor and concessionaire partners as well as hundreds of thousands of annual guests, with whom we
will look for ways to connect with once informed about what the summertime Health Orders will allow. We are committed to
continuing to work with the Provincial Health Office to see what might be possible as the summer progresses.” As the largest employer of youth in the province, the PNE said it is a vital first job employer for generations of British Columbians. In total, the PNE employs 4,300 direct and up to 9,500 indirect jobs, including 4,200 CUPE 1004 members. “Losing the second year of the PNE Fair is a massive loss of much needed employment for our members,” said CUPE 1004 President Andrew Ledger. “We are deeply concerned about
the thousands of CUPE members that depend on the Fair each summer to pay their way through school or to help support their families. We do want to thank the more than 4,000 people who have engaged the www.savethepne.ca website and sent letters to the BC government to save PNE jobs, we hope their voices will be heard.” Fast Facts: * The PNE Fair is the largest ticketed event in BC * The PNE is responsible for
4,300 direct jobs and 9,500 direct and indirect jobs - Job categories range from critical low barrier entry level jobs to highly skilled trades - The PNE provides much needed first jobs for a high percentage of new Canadians * The PNE generates $200 million in economic impact into the region annually * The PNE is the largest employer of youth in BC * The PNE drives 185,000 tourism visits to the Lower Mainland annually
33,000 jobs recovered, 5,000-job gap remains in Surrey: Newest report ANITA Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade, in response to the 7th Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report, said: “From the last report there was a 9,000 job gap and 30,000 jobs recovered, so we are on a positive economic recovery trajectory for Surrey.” She added: “We still need to pay attention
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ICBC and police launch campaign aimed at the leading cause of fatalities ICBC and police are launching a month-long campaign focusing on speed and urging drivers to slow down as every year, 81 people are killed in speed-related crashes, making speed the number one cause of car crash fatalities in B.C. While British Columbians are asked not to travel outside their health authority in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19, drivers
THE expanded emergency department (ED) at Langley Memorial Hospital officially opened on Tuesday, May 4. “The official opening of the expanded emergency department is great news for people living in this growing and thriving region,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “The ED will be able to keep up with the increasing demand for emergency services, and health-care workers will have a modern environment with more space to provide quality care to patients and help save lives.” The expanded emergency department increases the number of patient treatment bays from 31 to 49 and the number of trauma bays from one to two. There is also a separate pediatric waiting area for children and a new entrance that
still need to be mindful of their speed. Small changes in speed can have a significant impact: an increase of just one km/h in average speed results in an increase of three per cent
of crashes resulting in injury and four to five per cent increase for fatal crashes (Save Lives – A Road Safety Technical Package, World Health Organization (2017), p. 15). Police will be targeting speeding and other highrisk driving behaviours during May. Speed Watch volunteers will also be set up in B.C. communities to remind drivers of the speed they’re
travelling. The campaign includes new education digital advertising and social media, as well as enforcement radio ads. Chief Constable Neil Dubord, Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee, said: “Those who chose to speed excessively, change lanes aggressively, tailgate, disobey traffic lights and signs are willingly putting
themselves and the public at risk for serious injury or death. In May, police agencies and road safety partners across B.C. are using all available resources, including Intersection Safety Cameras and targeted approaches, to prevent deadly driving behaviours and remove high-risk drivers from our roads.” Lindsay Matthews, ICBC’s Vice-President Public Affairs
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separates walk-in patients from those who arrive by ambulance. A new dedicated, separate treatment area is also open for patients with mental health and substance use needs. To minimize the risk of infection, additional handwashing sta-
tions, utility rooms, a decontamination area and an isolation room were added. “This much-needed expansion will help meet the needs of our community’s fast-growing population,” said Megan Dykeman, MLA for Langley East. “Our government took action
quickly to get work started on the emergency department, and I am thrilled that it is now open to patients.” The previous emergency department was built in 1986. Since that time, visits have increased from 25,000 to more than 44,000 per year. “Our community was in need of an expanded emergency department for a number of years,” said Andrew Mercier, MLA for Langley. “Because of the hard work and determination of everyone involved, the new ED is open and ready to help save lives.” The provincial government, through Fraser Health, provided $29.32 million towards the project. The Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation contributed $10 million, which includes a $1.5-million contribution
from the Langley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, said: “People living with mental health and substance use challenges need to know there is quick access to the urgent supports they need and deserve. The new dedicated mental health and substance use unit at Langley Memorial is another step in our efforts to ensure people receive the quality care they need, when they need it, without judgement.” Dr. Victoria Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Health, said: “Fraser Health designed our new emergency department at Langley Memorial Hospital with the needs of our staff, patients and families in mind. We are pleased to open
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our modernized space with enhanced infection prevention and control and mental health and addictions supports. Thank you to all of our teams for continuing to provide safe, efficient and appropriate care to anyone in need in Langley and the surrounding areas, especially during these challenging times.” Heather Scott, Executive Director, Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation, said: “We’re so grateful for the early and loyal commitment our donors made to the emergency department construction project. Thanks to their extraordinary generosity and vision for local health care, the new facility is built with the capacity to deliver the quality of care our residents deserve for today and years to come.”
Consultation underway to help victims of revenge porn THE Government of British Columbia announced on Thursday that it is undertaking consultations on possible legislation to address the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, also known as revenge porn or image abuse. While the publication of intimate images without consent is an offence under Canada’s Criminal Code, potential provincial legislation could
provide additional tools for people to protect themselves and seek recourse. Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, will lead the consultation on behalf of David Eby, Attorney General. “Without consent, circulating or threatening to distribute an intimate image is a form of sexual violence with traumatic and lasting impacts,”
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Richmond Hospital Foundation raising funds to transform in-patient mental health care
THE Richmond Hospital Foundation said on Thursday that with the goal of continuing to deliver bestin-class mental health care, plans are underway to redesign Richmond Hospital’s In-Patient Acute Mental Health Unit. These infrastructure upgrades will build on the well-established Person and Family Centred Care (PFCC) project by creating a welcoming and therapeutic physical space that matches the skills of the staff and enhances the experience of patients and families.
Rendering of the new In-Patient Acute Mental Health Unit, Richmond Hospital.
Richmond Hospital Foundation is inviting donors to support its $1.3-million fundraising campaign to make this possible.
Located on the second floor at Richmond Hospital, the In-Patient Acute Mental Health Unit currently has 18 beds, and the physicians,
nurses and allied health professionals care for more than 250 patients each year, averaging a 30-day stay per person. “With one in five people in our community facing mental health challenges, this new facility will be instrumental in supporting people on their journey to mental wellness,” said Matt Ilich, Board Director, Richmond Hospital Foundation Board. “Your support will make a significant impact, creating an environment so patients can recover and heal with dignity and respect.”
Renovations of the 10,000-square-foot space will include a range of important features that will both improve overall patient experience as well as safety. The updated unit will include a family dining area, kitchen, multifunctional activity room, patient and family lounge, along with new furniture, lighting and décor that promotes a welcoming, home-like experience. “Our vision is to continue to deliver the highest quality of mental health care in a new, comfortable space
that puts patients and their families at the centre of everything we do,” said Karen Barclay, Director, Richmond Mental Health and Substance Use at Vancouver Coastal Health-Richmond. “This will truly have a longlasting, positive impact on our care for patients and we invite the community to join us in making this a reality.” The In-Patient Acute Mental Health Unit is scheduled to open in late 2021. There are many ways to give. Find out at: https://www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com/ ways-to-give/
City of Surrey recognized for two BC Recreation and Parks Association awards THE City of Surrey has been honoured with two awards from the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA): a Facility Excellence Award for the North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex, and a Parks Excellence Award for Unwin Park and the Jumpstart Playground. The awards exemplify the significant contribution recreation, parks, and culture investments make to the quality of life of communities throughout BC. “We’re thrilled to be recognized
once again by BCRPA for the design of these particular parks and facilities,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “As part of our newly launched Surrey Invests program, the City of Surrey will continue to build several significant capital projects over the next five years to further enhance our parks, recreation and cultural amenities for Surrey residents.” “With a young and growing population, having an array of high quality and accessible parks, recreation and
culture facilities is key to a healthy and thriving community”, said Laurie Guerra, Chair, Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee. “We thank the BCRPA for recognizing our commitment to the well-being of the residents that we serve”. Opened in the Bridgeview neighbourhood in September 2019, the North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex is a multi-purpose facility that contains three sheets of ice, a fitness centre, community rooms and out-
door sports courts. Facility programs include a variety of hockey, skating, fitness, and dry floor activities. Large community sporting events can also be accommodated (post pandemic). Unwin Park’s inclusive Jumpstart playground, in partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, is a universally accessible 12,000 square foot playground that opened in October 2019. The accessible play elements are designed to encourage different motor, cognitive and social
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Surrey: Site preparation begins for new Newton Community Centre AS part of the new Surrey Invests program, work is underway for the future home of the new Newton Community Centre with the demolition of the former RONA buildings at 6965 King George Avenue. The demolition, which includes the foundation and paved areas, will be done over the next four to six weeks. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum got the
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Human remains found in Hope identified as those of Trina Hunt of Port Moody oN March 29 at 10 a.m., human remains were found in the area south of Silver Creek in Hope, B.C. The circumstances were deemed suspicious and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation. IHIT said it worked with the B.C. Coroners Service to identify the human remains. The remains have now been identified as those of 48-yearold Trina Hunt of Port Moody, who had been missing since January 18. Foul play is suspected in her death and
Trina Hunt Photo: IHIT IHIT is working with the Port Moody Police to further the
investigation. “The missing person investigation of Trina Hunt has now transitioned into a case of homicide,” said IHIT Sgt. Frank Jang. “As this is an active and ongoing investigation, there will be no further details provided at this time.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).
Five people arrested in Downtown Vancouver protest
A protest in Downtown Vancouver on Saturday led to five people being arrested by police after hours of attempted negotiation. “At its peak, a group of 150 people blocked the intersection of Granville and Georgia Streets while surrounding a boat,” said Constable Tania Visintin. “They blocked traffic in all directions and caused major traffic disruptions. Protesters placed a 15-foot boat on Georgia Street.” After allowing the group to peacefully assemble and express themselves for several hours, VPD officers asked the protesters to leave the area so the intersection could reopen. Most attendees were cooperative with police and left the
Suspect arrested and charged for three violent assaults at Surrey SkyTrain stations A suspect has been arrested and charged for three separate assaults, including one where a man was rendered unconscious, following an investigation by the Metro Vancouver Transit Police. The first incident occurred on April 9 at approximately 8 p.m., when the suspect entered Surrey Central SkyTrain Station and allegedly, purposely and without provocation, body checked a SkyTrain attendant working at the station. The victim described the incident as a “hockey check,” and although he was thrown off balance, he was able to regain his footing. In the second incident, which occurred on April 14 at about 4:35 p.m., the suspect followed the victim off the SkyTrain at Scott Road SkyTrain Station. While the victim stood at the Compass Vending Machine, the suspect allegedly ran toward and violently body checked the unsuspecting victim so hard that he was thrown to the ground. The latest incident occurred on April 17 at approximately 7:55 p.m. The suspect allegedly shoulder checked the victim at Gateway SkyTrain Station. He then tried to instigate a fight with the victim, stating multiple times, “hit me,” while striking the victim on the chest. When the victim and his girlfriend tried to leave, the suspect blocked their path. The victim’s girlfriend was able to call 9-1-1.
Fearful for his safety, the victim did his best to run from the suspect but was pulled back as the suspect grabbed his backpack. A security guard from an adjacent building tried to assist the victim, but the suspect was allegedly able to wrap his arm around the victim’s neck, choking him until he lost consciousness. The suspect then fled the area. Thankfully, the victim sustained only minor physical injuries. Arrested and charged with two counts of assault and one count of assault by choking is 44-year-old Benjamin James McBeath, of no fixed address, who is well known to police. He has been remanded in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for May 5. “Everyone has the right to feel safe while using transit. Violence of any kind will never be tolerated. In the April 17 incident, the level of violence used against a complete stranger for no apparent reason is of particular concern. A traumatic event like this can have a lasting, negative psychological impact on any person. The suspect’s alleged actions could have had dire consequences for the victims and were completely abhorrent,” said Sgt. Clint Hampton on Wednesday. If you see anything on transit that makes you feel unsafe, or are worried for the safety of someone else, contact Transit Police. Text directly and discreetly at 87.77.77 or call 604.515.8300.
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ProDucerS of the Honda Celebration of Light on Monday announced the postponement of the event for the second straight year due to the ongoing health crisis. The Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society said the event will return bigger and better than ever for its milestone 30th season next year on July 23, 27 and 30. “We understand the impact this decision will have on participating teams, the musicians and performers, our exhibitors, partners, sponsors
and guests, but it’s simply not feasible this year to deliver the event in a safe manner,” said Michael McKnight, co-chair of the society. The society noted that for almost three decades the Honda Celebration of Light has brought together British Columbians and guests from across Canada and around the world to watch in awe, to sing, to dance, and experience the magic of one of Canada’s most celebrated and popular events. What began as a fireworks competition has
evolved into a cultural celebration for the region and an essential summer activity in Vancouver. The society, in partnership with event producers, BrandLive Management Group, thanked the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for their ongoing support, and specially acknowledged Honda Canada, which has confirmed it will return as the title sponsor for the 30th anniversary event next year.
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Accessing mental health care and support now and in the future use treatment and recovery beds throughout the province, so more people can start their recovery journey. And we’re investing $330 million over the next three years to provide a full spectrum of substance-use treatment and recovery services, including opioid treatment. As well, here in the Lower Mainland, teens and young adults 15-25 are going to have even quicker access to support when they are facing a mental health crisis thanks to a $1.35 million year-end grant provided to Dan’s Legacy Foundation to expand their outreach services for youth at Surrey
BY AMAN SINGH NDP MLA for Richmond Queensborough THIS week is Mental Health Week (May 3-9), a time to celebrate, protect, and promote mental health and wellbeing. But after over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that we should also be talking about mental health all year round. The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives. Many people have been experiencing increased anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, among other mental health concerns. People living with substance use challenges have also been impacted by an increasingly toxic drug supply. At such a critical time, New Democrats are committed to making sure everyone who needs mental health care and support is able to access it – now and in the future. Last month we released our 2021 provincial budget, which includes the largest-ever investment in mental health and substance use care in B.C.’s history - $500 million. This funding will support the delivery of vital services and programs to meet the needs of people in every community across the province – care that is culturally safe, effective, and accessible when and where people need it. As a recovered alcoholic, I understand the challenges faced by people and families who are dealing with addiction and mental illness. This new funding will make a real difference to so many people in our province who are facing challenges, not to mention their families, loved
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ones, and communities. Our historic investment includes $97 million specifically for child and youth mental health. This is going to help ensure mental health challenges are identified and addressed early on, so we can set our kids up with the support and skills they need to succeed now, and in the future. As part of the $97 million, our government is expanding integrated child and youth teams to 15 additional school districts for a total of 20 districts once complete. This includes 350 new full-time workers who will work with families and schools to co-ordinate wrap-around mental health supports for kids. This seamless approach means families won’t need to repeat their story to multiple different service providers – they’ll have a personalized care plan and a team behind them as they work towards their goals. Budget 2021 also includes 195 new substance
South Asian Adults & Seniors: Free online yoga classes on Zoom Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia invites South Asian adults and senior members to attend yoga classes on line free of cost on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. on both the days. The meeting ID and passcode remain the same every week, but remember that the links for the Monday and Thursday classes are different. All the participants will be asked to mute themselves during the yoga classes. Members who have registered will be allowed to attend. On Zoom Meetings ID - 797 4972 1924 and Passcode Qa0qs0. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, 8321 - 140th Street, Surrey V3W 5K9 / Phone: 604-507- 9945 for further information. Mother’s Day: Celebrate together Mother’s Day by meeting on Zoom Meetings ID - 861 7033 9499, Passcode x5t8Tb at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 9. You can sing a song or say a few words in praise of mother. All participants are welcome. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, on phone number 604-507-9945 to give your names for participation.
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MARC Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, on Wednesday announced that Canada is sending up to 25,000 vials of the antiviral remdesivir (brand name Veklury) and up to 350 ventilators from its National Emergency Strategic Stockpile to help respond to the critical situation across India. This support complements Canada’s work with its international partners to respond to needs caused by this pandemic and to help save lives. The government is also providing support through UNICEF’s response to the pandemic in India with the urgent provision of 1,450 oxygen concentrators. The funds for these operations come partly from the $230-million contribution to the therapeutics pillar of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, announced last December. This support is in addition to Canada’s $10-million support to the Canadian Red Cross Society, which is supporting the Indian Red Cross Society’s procurement of essential supplies and medicines. The supplies identified for this donation will not compromise continued efforts of the COVID-19 response at home in Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces will provide
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Amarinder Singh The Canadian Armed Forces deployed a CC-150 Polaris aircraft from 8 Wing / Canadian Forces Base Trenton on May 5 to deliver the vials of the antiviral remdesivir (brand name Veklury) and 50 ventilators that were ready for shipment to India airlift support to transport these supplies to India. Garneau said: “Canada continues to stand in solidarity with the people of India. We must all unite in this hour of need and work together in the global fight against this virus that is devastating lives across the globe.” Sajjan said: “The COVID-19 pandemic is a global challenge and has reminded countries around the world that we are better off with each other’s help. That’s why the Canadian Armed Forces will support and transfer supplies to our friends in India to help defeat COVID-19. Throughout this pandemic and into the future, Canada will continue to be there for our allies in the Indo-Pacific region.” Hajdu said: “After identifying
the needs and requirements on the ground and how best Canada can assist, these requested medical supplies have been made available to help bring some relief to those affected by COVID-19 in India.” Gould said: “If there was ever a time for countries to support one another, it is right now. Canadians have always showed solidarity in times of crisis, and by sending these supplies, we will be helping frontline workers carry out their lifesaving work.” Meanwhile, in a tweet, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is heading the Indian delegation at the G7 summit in London, said that he had a useful virtual meeting with Garneau, on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday digitally launched online programs started by the Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar for the Punjabi diaspora. Reviewing the functioning of the Higher Education and Languages Department, the Chief Minister ordered the release of Rs 50 million for establishing a language award to promote Punjabi. The Chief Minister said the online courses would go a long way in helping youngsters learn the Punjabi language, and imbue them with the spirit of ‘Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat’. This endeavour would also keep the Punjabi youth abreast of Punjab’s rich and glorious cultural heritage, thus connecting them with their ancestral roots. GNDU Vice Chancellor Jaspal Singh Sandhu said the University Grants Commission had granted permission to start courses in 37 universities out of the 981 universities and GNDU is the only public university in the state to have been given this honour to cater to the constant demand of the Punjabi diaspora in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and parts of Africa.
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Modi congratulates Mamata, Vijayan, Stalin; extends Centre’s support New Delhi (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated West Bengal and Kerala Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee and Pinarayi Vijayan. Modi also congratulated Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Chief M.K. Stalin. In a series of tweets, Modi thanked the voters for supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “Congratulations to Mamata Didi for Trinamool Congress’s win in West Bengal. The Centre will continue to extend all possible support to the West Bengal government to ful-
fil people’s aspirations and to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic,” Modi tweeted. In another tweet, the Prime Minister said, “I would like to thank my sisters and brothers of West Bengal who have blessed our party. From a negligible presence earlier, BJP’s presence has significantly increased. BJP will keep serving the people. I applaud each and every Karyakarta (party worker) for their spirited effort in the polls.” Congratulating Pinarayi Vijayan, Modi tweeted: “I would like to congratulate Pinarayi Vijayan and the Left Democratic Front (LDF)
for winning the Kerala Assembly elections. We will continue working together on a wide range of subjects and to ensure India mitigates the Covid-19 global pandemic.” Thanking the people of Kerala, Modi said, “Gratitude to the people of Kerala who supported our party during these elections. I appreciate the efforts of our industrious party karyakartas, who will continue serving the people of the state and strengthen the party at the grassroots level.” Congratulating Stalin for the DMK’s victory in Tamil Nadu, Modi tweeted, “Congratulations
to M K Stalin and the DMK for the victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. We will work together for enhancing national progress, fulfilling regional aspirations and defeating the Covid-19 pandemic.” Thanking the people of Tamil Nadu, Modi said, “I would like to thank the people of Tamil Nadu who supported the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). I assure the people of Tamil Nadu that we will keep working towards the state’s welfare and to further popularise the glorious Tamil culture. I applaud our karyakartas for their hard work.”
Government formation in Assam to be delayed over choice of Chief Minister
Guwahati (IANS): Amidst continuing uncertainty over who would be the next Assam Chief Minister, a top leader of the ruling BJP on Wednesday said that the government formation process would take a couple of days as the central leadership, including party President J.P. Nadda are busy in dealing with the post-poll violence in West Bengal. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that the cen-
tral leadership including Nadda, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and BJP’s national Vice-President Baijayant Jay Panda are expected in Guwahati soon to decide the leader of the legislature party who will become the next Chief Minister. Some newly-elected MLAs since Tuesday separately met both Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Finance and Health Minister Himanta Biswa
Sarma, who has emerged as a contender for the top post. The BJP, before the threephase Assam Assembly election, did not project any one as the Chief Ministerial candidate and instead, said that the matter would be finalised by the party’s parliamentary board after the elections. The ruling BJP-led alliance, which returned to power in Assam for the second consecutive term, secured 11 seats less than the
2016 Assembly polls. The BJP, the dominant partner of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), bagged 60 seats, similar to what it got five years ago. The NDA or the “Mitrajot” went on to finally win 75 seats in the 126-member Assembly. BJP’s old ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) won nine seats against 14 seats that it won last time while its new partner, United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) won six seats
as the Bodoland-based party made its Assembly election debut. In the opposition, the Congress, which governed Assam for 15 years (2001-2016), managed 29 seats, three seats more than the last elections, when the party lost Assam to the BJP. Other partners of the Congress-led “Mahajot” (grand alliance) - the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) won 16 seats up
from 13 last time, Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) got four seats against 12 seats in previous polls and the Communist Party of India-Marxist won just one seat. Raijor Dal President and jailed leader Akhil Gogoi, who contested from Sibasagar constituency as an independent candidate, also won by defeating BJP candidate Surabhi Rajkonwari by a margin of 11,875 votes.
Punjab grants ‘thrust sector’ status to oxygen units Chandigarh (IANS): Amid the oxygen crisis triggered by the spiralling Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government on Wednesday announced thrust sector status for all oxygen production units, while appointing a nodal officer to coordinate with the Customs Department for quick clearance of foreign aid. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said with the way things were going currently, the situation was likely to worsen in the coming days, with nobody knowing how many more waves of Covid-19 would hit the country and the state. The status, approved at a virtual cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, will
apply to oxygen production units with minimum capacity of 700 cylinders per day equivalent to five metric tonnes (MT), oxygen cylinder manufacturers or fabricators and oxygen concentrator manufacturing units. Oxygen refilling units will not be covered by the special status. With this decision, the units, both old and new, will become eligible for 100 per cent exemption from change of land use (CLU), external development charges, property tax, electricity duty, stamp duty and investment subsidy by way of reimbursement of GST up to 125 per cent of the fixed capital invest-
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ment made in the land and machinery. The Cabinet took the decision to help the state cope with the emergent situation arising out of acute shortage of oxygen in view of the increased case load due to the unprecedented pandemic in the state. For the week ending May 4, the state had average positivity rate of 11.6 per cent, with case fatality rate (CFR) of 2.1 per cent, from a sample size of 74 lakh [7.4 million]. Currently, the daily oxygen allocation to Punjab stands at 195 MT from outside the state: Inox plant at Himachal Pradesh’s Baddi (60 MT), Air Liquide plant at Haryana’s Panipat (20 MT), Air Liquide plant at Uttarakhand’s
Roorkee (15 MT), Linde plant at Dehradun (10 MT), and Inox plant at Jharkhand’s Bokaro (90 MT). However, only 140 MT is actually being supplies from these plants on a daily basis, with shortage of tankers hampering lifting of oxygen, especially from Bokaro. Health Secretary Hussan Lal informed the Cabinet that 14 districts had positivity over 10 per cent and six over 11 per cent, with Mohali the highest at 25 per cent. Orders had been placed for essential drugs, including 50 lakh Remdesivir 100 mg injections, and the supplies were expected in the next few days, Lal added.
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Mamata writes to Prime Minister, seeks free vaccine for all Kolkata (IANS): Hours after taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the third time in a row, Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocating her long-standing demand of free-of-cost vaccination against Covid-19 for all, ensuring adequate supply of essential drugs and increasing the allocation of medical oxygen, making it obvious that Covid control will be her top priority after assuming office. “At the very outset, I would again like to emphasise on free vaccination for all. You may kindly recall my letter dated February 24, 2021, wherein I had requested you to permit the government of West Bengal to allow procurement of vaccine from the designated points for providing vaccination to the people of the state free of cost. This has not been addressed,” the Trinamool Congress supremo said in the letter. “At present, vaccine availability is too inadequate to provide it to the eligible beneficiaries and the government of India’s direction to extend vaccination to the 18 plus category makes it un-
Mamata Banerjee realistic to achieve. So, supply of vaccines is the core issue that needs to be address now,” Banerjee said. The Chief Minister had advocated free vaccine for all in the country during her election campaign and after the Trinamool swept the polls in Bengal, she even threatened to launch an agitation for the same. Banerjee also urged the Prime Minister to ensure the availability of essential drugs, including Remdesivir and Tocilizumab, to the state to negotiate their rising demand.
“At least 10,000 doses of Remdesivir and 1,000 vials of Tocilizumab are the daily requirements of our state (West Bengal),” she wrote in the letter. Worried about the rising demand of oxygen in the state, Banerjee asked the Central government to increase the allocation of the life-saving gas to avoid shortage. “The consumption of medical oxygen in West Bengal has risen from 200 MT to 400 MT per day and it is likely to go up to 500 MT in the next seven days. The concerned authorities may kindly be advised to allocate at least 500 MT medical oxygen per day out of the total oxygen produced in Bengal on an urgent basis to prevent any shortage,” she said. Later in the day, Banerjee said in a press conference, “I am thankful to the industries that they have allowed us to use industrial oxygen for medical purpose.” The Chief Minister also expressed concern over the shortage of oxygen cylinders in the state. Local trains suspended in Bengal, Ma-
mata announces curbs Meanwhile, in an effort to control the raging pandemic in the state, the West Bengal government announced to suspend movement of all local trains till further notice and made Covid negative report mandatory for the passengers coming either by flight or by trains from other states from May 7 midnight. The state government also made a series of announcements to control the movement of people. Hours after taking the responsibility of the state for the third time in a row, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said, “All local trains to be suspended from tomorrow till further notice and only 50 per cent of the state transport will ply on roads following the increase of Covid cases in the state. Lots of outsiders had come to state in the last three months and now we will have to control it”. “No flights will be allowed to enter three airports of the state - Dum Dum, Bagdogra and Andal unless all the passengers have their RT-PCR (Covid test) report done 72 hours before boarding
the flight. Not only that, all passengers coming by trains or any other means from other states will have to produce their RT-PCR report,” she said. “Any passenger coming by flight without the report will have to stay in quarantine for 14 days and the airport authorities will have to make an arrangement for that,” the chief minister added. The chief minister also imposed total ban on shopping malls, cinema halls, gyms, swimming pools, bars, restaurants and hotels while exempting emergency services like Health, Fire Services, Electricity and Telecom from any kind of restrictions. Prioritising the vaccination of transport workers, journalists and hawkers because they are exposed to the people the most, the chief minister said, “We want to prioritise the people who are waiting for the second dose. We have given 1.5 crore [15 million] vaccines so far and asked for another 3 crore [30 million], but there has been no response from the central government”.
Congress leadership happy over party’s performance in Tamil Nadu election the 2021 assembly elections, the party said. AICC general secretary, organization, K.C. Venugopal while speaking to IANS said, “The Congress has staged a good performance in Tamil Nadu and it has won 18 of the 25 seats it contested in alliance with the DMK. Initially we were expecting 50 seats to contest but we were satisfied with what we got and put down our heads and worked
Chennai (IANS): Despite the Congress party facing reversal in the elections in Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Union Territory of Puducherry, the 18 seats it won in Tamil Nadu has given rise to hope for the party national leadership. The All India Congress Committee was really happy over the performance of the Tamil Nadu state unit with the party bagging 18 seats out of the 25 it contested in alliance with the DMK in
among the people and this gave us positive results.” The Congress state president K.S. Alagiri steered the ship even after there were several rebel voices over the seat allotment as the party state president had to do a lot of juggling to provide seats to the winnable candidates without upsetting the equations within the party. Alagiri while speaking to IANS said,
“Congress party has done well in the TN assembly elections and I thank the party cadres and the DMK and other alliance partners for this performance in the elections. We are expecting a good governance from the government under Thiru MK Stalin in the days to come.” There are possibilities of Congress MLAs getting ministerial berths as discussions on that line between the
Congress leadership and the DMK leadership are in progress. The AICC leadership is also taking keen interest and is conducting parleys with the DMK leadership for berths to the party leaders during the cabinet formation. The victory of Vijay Vasanth from Kanniyakumari Lok Labha seat defeating veteran BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan has also added to the Congress assembly election victory.
Punjab Chief Minister again rules out complete lockdown Chandigarh (IANS); Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday again ruled out a complete lockdown, noting that the restrictions currently in place were more stringent than the lockdown conditions in many other states. He also announced a series of relaxations and relief measures to alleviate the woes of various sections of the people amid the
prolonged crisis. The relaxations include phased opening of shops and various incentives for the housing sector, including three-month extension in permission period of construction of plots and projects for allotments, whether private or allotted, by state urban development authorities. Amid spiralling Covid-19 cases, the Chief Minister ordered limit-
ing of the number of teachers in government schools to 50 per cent, with the rest taking online classes from home. He also directed the Food Department to prepare 500,000 additional food packets for distribution among Covid-19 patients, to ensure that every patient individually gets a packet even where there are more than one patient in a family.
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The state government has also announced additional 10 kg atta for 1.41 crore [14.1 million] Smart Ration Card beneficiaries. The food aid is in addition to the 100,000 lakh food kits, containing 10 kg atta, 2 kg chana and 2 kg sugar already sanctioned for all poor people testing positive with Covid-19. It is also additional to the food aid announced by the Centre.
Virtually chairing a Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister compared the Punjab restrictions with the curbs in place in states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala, among others, and pointed out that it was not necessary to impose a total lockdown. The Chief Minister said to meet immediate and urgent needs of the people at the local level, it had been decided by the govern-
ment to authorise sarpanches to spend up to Rs 5,000 per day, subject to a maximum of Rs 50,000, out of panchayat funds for providing emergency relief by way of food and medicines to the poor and needy in the villages. All urban local bodies have also been empowered to provide emergency relief, including food and medicines to the poor and needy, from the municipal fund.
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You will have to give 700 MT oxygen to Delhi, Supreme Court tells Centre New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Centre that the national capital must get at least 700 tonnes of oxygen every day, which has been requested by the Delhi government to meet the demands of the Covid patients. A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah told the Centre: “You will have to give 700 MT oxygen to Delhi.” It added that if nothing is to be hidden, let it come before the nation how allocation and distribution is done transparently by the Centre. Defending its stand, the Centre’s counsel submitted that the Delhi government is using the institution of the Supreme Court to speak against it. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before the top court that there has to be an audit because there is systemic failure, but it is not against political leadership or officers. “The Centre was given mandate twice by the people of this country, and we are very much concerned. We cannot be Delhi-centric,” he submitted. Senior advocate Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi government, said it was submitted by Mehta that there is no dearth of oxygen in the country. “Just to emphasise on April 28, there was a 113 percent increase in Delhi demand of oxygen from 490 to 700 MT. Now an attempt is being again made to give less than 560 MT which was given after intervention of this court,” he submitted.
Tankers with oxygen are being sent out to the cities across India by “Oxygen Express” – special trains by the Indian Railway.
The SG submitted that there needs to be an audit, which is to see Rs 100 is sent to state and to see how it was spent. “I have been saying there has been a systematic failure. Centre has been given mandate this twice and you need not tell us people are dying,” Mehta told Mehra. He added that it is a disaster and disaster is being managed. “We have to see that there is equitable distribution of resources. I cannot start nit-picking and score debating points. I just don’t want to see more people suffering,” he said. He argued that the medical oxygen problem in Delhi is the city’s own making. “The problem in Delhi is not because of less supply but serious systemic failure in distribution,” he said. Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his administration “won’t let anyone die” of oxygen shortage if it got the earmarked 700 tonnes of oxygen supply every day from the Centre.
Put pressure on Centre to assist on Covid-19, Punjab Chief Minister tells MPs Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday urged Congress MPs from the state to put pressure the Centre to augment supplies of oxygen, tankers, vaccines and vital medicines to help the state government effectively fight the deadly second wave of the pandemic. Exhorting the MPs to push the Centre to enhance the state’s quota of oxygen and dispatch additional tankers on priority to enable lifting of the full allocated quota of 195 metric tonnes (MT) on a daily basis, he said Punjab was being meted out step-motherly treatment by the Centre in the matter of supplies needed urgently to battle Covid-19. The Chief Minister said that BJP-ruled neigbouring Haryana had got a bigger oxygen quota and more tankers than Punjab. Expressing concern over the issue, the MPs, from both Houses of Parliament, promised to utilise their MPLAD funds to set up oxygen generation plants in government hospitals, to complement the state government’s efforts in tackling the exponential rise in patient load in Punjab, where a large number of patients are also coming from neighbouring states for treatment. Besides shortage of oxygen, tankers vaccines and medicines, the state was facing issues even on the ventilators front, since there was no BEL engineer to install 108 of the 809 ventilators received from the Centre, said the Chief Minister. Amarinder Singh told the MPs that despite the state’s repeated pleas and his personal letters to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister for in-
crease in oxygen quota for the state by 50 MT, the state was still struggling with insufficient oxygen supply. The 195 MT quota allocated was inadequate for the state to meet its present needs, and even that could not be completely lifted due to shortage of tankers, he noted, adding that the state was currently facing a backlog of 120 MT from nearby sources (Dehradun, Panipat, Roorkee). The situation, he said, was grim as the state was currently managing on a 12-hour supply cycle. On the vaccination front, the MPs expressed concern over the low supplies and repeated delays from the Centre. The Chief Minister said the state government was continuously engaging with both, the Central government and the Serum Institute of India, to expedite availability. “The Centre’s apathy towards Punjab was also reflected in the fact that many other states had been given more vials of Tocilizumab, whose import and distribution was controlled by it,” he said. The state had sought 650 vials but was given only 200 in the initial stages, which were distributed to government and private hospitals, he added. Even Remdesivir continued to be in short supply, as delivery of the 50,000 vials allocated to the state was extremely slow, he said. The meeting also took serious note of the “poor response” of the Central government institutions in matter related to health and medical infrastructure in the state.
India-UK adopt ‘Roadmap 2030’ in key sectors like trade, defence New Delhi (IANS): India and the UK on Tuesday adopted an ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ to elevate bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” between the two countries in major sectors covering trade, defence and climate security. The roadmap will pave the way for a deeper and stronger engagement over the next ten years in the key areas of people-to-people contacts, trade and economy, defence and security, climate action and health, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement. The decisions were taken in a virtual summit attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson -- a move ahead as both
the countries already enjoy long standing friendly ties and share a Strategic Partnership underpinned by mutual commitment to democracy, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, strong complementarities and growing convergences. The two leaders also discussed the Covid-19 situation and ongoing cooperation in the fight against the pandemic, including the successful partnership on vaccines. Modi thanked Johnson for the prompt medical assistance provided by the UK in the wake of the severe second wave of Covid-19 in India. Johnson appreciated India’s role in extending assistance to the UK and other
countries over the last year, including by way of supply of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The two prime ministers launched an ‘Enhanced Trade Partnership’ (ETP) to unleash the trade potential between the 5th and 6th largest economies of the world and by setting an ambitious target of more than doubling bilateral trade by 2030. “As part of the ETP, India and the UK agreed on a roadmap to negotiate a comprehensive and balanced FTA, including consideration of an Interim Trade Agreement for delivering early gains. The enhanced trade partnership between India and UK will generate several thousands of direct and indirect jobs in both the countries,” the statement said.
The UK is India’s second largest partner in research and innovation collaborations. A new India-UK ‘Global Innovation Partnership’ was announced at the Virtual Summit that aims to support the transfer of inclusive Indian innovations to select developing countries, starting with Africa. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation on new and emerging technologies, including Digital and ICT products, and work on supply chain resilience. They also agreed to strengthen defence and security ties, including in the maritime, counter-terrorism and cyberspace domains. Both Prime Ministers also exchanged views on regional and global issues of
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CRIME OF THE WEEK SHOOTING VICTIM IDENTIFIED, MORE INFORMATION SOUGHT Unsolved Crime: Homicide; Date: May 1, 2021; Location: North Delta; Details: File # 2021-9614
The victim in the May 1 shooting in North Delta has been identified as 29-year-old Bikramdeep Randhawa of Surrey. Mr. Randhawa was not known to police. “Our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends, as they now start to deal with their loss,” says Inspector Guy Leeson, head of Investigative Services for Delta Police. He says that based on the behaviour on May 1 of the suspects, the incident is considered to be targeted.
However the motive for the shooting is not known. “We're looking at all possible aspects as to why this crime was committed,” says Insp. Leeson. “We will examine every potential motive thoroughly. Whether it was a case of mistaken identity, a matter related to his personal life or if there is a possibility the shooting was related to the victim's occupation.” Mr. Randhawa was a provincial Corrections Officer. No arrests have been made in relation to the shooting and police are not releasing any information about the possible suspects in this matter. Delta Police have been in communication with BC Corrections and other law enforcement partners about possible links to other incidents in Metro Vancouver, but at this point police are not able to determine whether this shooting can be linked to the gang conflict.
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All-New 2022 Honda Civic Sedan Begins Production in Canada Alliston, ON.– Arriving at dealerships in North America this summer, Honda has officially commenced production of the all-new, 2022 Honda Civic Sedan at Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) in Alliston, Ontario. The all-new 2022 Honda Civic boasts a clean, modern design paired with a high-tech, humancentered interior, and is equipped with advanced active and passive safety systems. Revealed on April 28, the 11th generation Civic continues the tradition of innovation, design leadership and class-leading driving dynamics, and will be built by skilled and experienced production associates using a number of new state-of-the-art processes. Civic has been built in North America for 35 years with nearly 11 million units produced in the U.S. and Canada. HCM has been building the Honda Civic Sedan continuously for 33 years, longer than any other Honda plant in the world currently producing Civic. The 11th-generation will continue that legacy with production of the Civic Sedan in Alliston, Ontario, and for the first time, the Civic Hatchback will be manufactured in the U.S., at the company’s Greensburg, Indiana plant. All Civic production in North America will use domestic and globally-sourced parts. As Honda’s longest-running automotive nameplate, North Americans have purchased more than 14.2 million Civics since 1973. Every Honda Civic Sedan sold in Canada is manufactured at
HCM, Civic is the best-selling passenger car in Canada for 23 straight years and one of the top three best-selling passenger cars in America over the past 48 years. With sales of more than 1.65 million units over the last five years, Civic has been the No. 1 model in the U.S. – car or light truck – with first-time buyers, Millennials, Gen Z and multicultural customers, since the launch of the 10th-gen model in 2015. The all-new Civic marks a renewed focus on core Honda design values, with a more simple and clean interior design, a direction that also will shape the design of future Honda models. This human-centered approach draws upon Honda’s classic “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” philosophy that maximizes cabin space for people, while minimizing space required for mechanical components. “What we have accomplished with the Honda Civic, is taking it to a higher level of sophistication,” says Clement D’Souza, Senior Vice President of HCM. “We’ve created this clean and modern look by using new and first-time Civic technologies, which resulted in the most technologically advanced Civic ever, with a refined and innovative design.”
All-New 2022 Honda Civic Sedan Begins Production in Canada burg, Indiana plant. All Civic production in North America will use domestic and globally-sourced parts. As Honda’s longest-running automotive nameplate, North Americans have purchased more than 14.2 million Civics since 1973. Every Honda Civic Sedan sold in Canada is manufactured at HCM, Civic is the best-selling passenger car in Canada for 23 straight years and one of the top three bestselling passenger cars in America over the past 48 years. With sales of more than 1.65 million units over the last five years, Civic has been the No. 1 model in the U.S. – car or light truck – with first-time buyers, Millennials, Gen Z and multicultural customers, since the launch of the 10th-gen model in 2015. The all-new Civic marks a renewed focus on core Honda design values, with a more simple and clean interior design, a direction that also will shape the design of future Honda models. This human-centered approach draws upon Honda’s classic “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” philosophy that maximizes cabin space for people, while minimizing space required for mechanical components. “What we have accomplished with the Honda Civic, is taking it to a higher level of sophistication,” says Clement D’Souza, Senior Vice President of HCM. “We’ve created this clean and modern look by using new and first-time Civic technologies, which resulted in the most technologically advanced Civic ever, with a refined and innovative design.”
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Stuttgart: Germany. The new Mercedes - Benz CLS comes to the starting line with a sharpened design. With a new radiator grille and bumper, the front end in particular, emphasizes the dynamism of the four-door coupe. The interior has also been upgraded with additional leather and trim combinations and a new generation steering wheel. The modernized CLS celebrates its world premiere in April. The reason most frequently cited by customers for buying the CLS is its design:
Sportiness is the true luxury in this customer segment. In Canada, the CLS 450 4MATIC is equipped with AMG Exterior Styling as standard. This includes an AMG-specific front apron with A-wing in black, a front splitter in silver chrome, sporty, distinctive air intakes with vertical bars and aerodynamically shaped flics in high-gloss black, with AMG sill trim lining the sides of the vehicle. Two new colours can be selected for the 20-inch, high-gloss AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheel in bi-colour look: tremolite grey or high-
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gloss black. In addition to a more distinctive exterior, the CLS interior has also been enhanced. Two new trims, including for the centre console, are available in Brown Open-Pore Walnut Wood and Grey HighGloss Wood finishes. The range of Leather and Nappa Leather seat upholstery has
The Toyota bZ4X SUV concept features a long wheelbase with short overhangs, resulting in a distinctive design with ample interior space. The open-concept interior is designed to enhance driver comfort and confidence on the road. With every
also been expanded with two new colour combinations: Neva Grey/Magma Grey and Nut Brown/Black. Sharpened in many details: Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ Mercedes-AMG has updated the sporty top model of the model series with numerous visual highlights and attractive equipment packages.
The standard innovations on the CLS 53 4MATIC+ include the redesigned front end with the sporty AMG bumper in Awing form with black flics and visible air curtains, as well as the AMG signature grille with vertical bars. The CLS 53 4MATIC+ combines a powerful 429 hp output with sporty style and high efficiency. The integrated starter-generator briefly delivers an additional 21 hp of power and 184 lb-ft of torque and supplies the 48-volt on-board network. It unites the starter and alternator in one electric motor and
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Contact by email sukhmandeep93@gmail.com or phone 1.236.380.1300 ********* Well settled Sharma family seeking suitable match for their (India born) Canadian citizen 28 yearsold son doing B.C. Govt. Job, handsome salary, living in Vancouver with parents own house. Girl should be Canadian Citizen/PR with family values. Preference to Sharma family but caste no bar. Interested please call or text 778-892-4656 or email at sudesh2558@yahoo.com ********* Well settled Jat Sikh family looking for suitable match for their handsome, 29 year old, 6’ Canadian born son working with Provincial Gov’t. Girl should be Canadian born, no less than 5’5”, beautiful & family oriented. For more info call 778 895-6866 ********* 27 yrs old Jat Sikh, 5’11” tall Boy, working with a plumbing company in Surrey. Please mail your biodata on hnagra@telus.net ********* Hindu Parents are seeking suitable match for for their 26 years old, 6’1’, living in India, very handsome son. His brother is engineer here in Canada. Girl should be Canadian Immigrant or Canadian Citizen. For more info call 778-322-6256 ********* Hindu well settled family looking match for their 32 years old son, height 5’11”, very fair complexion Manglik, presently in India, Automobile engineer. Parents are in Canada as Permanent Resident, Brother well settled in Surrey. Girl should be Canadian Citizen or PR. Call 236332-7446, 778-549-7000 ***tfnmp*** Punjabi Sikh Family seeking a suitable match for their 36 year old nephew. Currently in Ludhiana Punjab India. He has done studies in the IT field. He has two brothers who are settled in Canada. The girl should be well educated and family oriented, preferably residing in Vancouver or Toronto area. Interested parties please call us
Sharma family loking a suitable match for their son PR, 42 years old, divorced, handsome, fair complexion Height 5’10”, Govt Architect seeking beautiful girl . Interested people may contact 604-217-9567.
Hindu family looking match for their 32 years old son 6’1”, fair complexion currently Resident Prosthodontics at University of Manitoba. Sister well settled in Canada. Interested people please call (Winnipeg)1-226-7484792 or if wants to contact his parents Can contact on whats app @+194171 83744
********* We are looking for a bride for our nephew visitor from India 26 years old, 5’10”.He has completed his diploma in electronic and Communication i.T.I , 2 years of plumbing related work experience. Girl should be Canadian Citizen or PR. for more details please contact 604-594-3105 ********* Dhillon Jatt Sikh 27 years old, 6’ tall handsome boy visiting from India is looking for homely, nice girl. Boy is second officer in merchant navy, worldwide foreign shipping, has done BSc degree (Nautical science). He is non-smoker and non-drinker. Brother is well settled in America. Girl should be immigrant or Canadian born. Proposals from Amritsar District will be give preference. If interested, please contact : at 778 868 2428 Or E-mail: Rajbir. Singh.7858@yahoo.com *********
GROOM WANTED Professional match for 1991 born Canadian citizen girl 5’5” CPA, working in Public sector, short marriage. Only serious interests are welcome. Marriage bureau excuse. Contact 778-712-6216. May 08 ********* Seeking a suitable match for Canadian born punjabi tonk kshatriya girl, 36 yrs old, 5’3’’, educated in accounting. Boy should be vegetarian and educated. No caste bar. Please send complete biodata and pictures at: canadian.alliance@yahoo.ca ******* Looking for well settled match around Vancouver for Punjabi Khatri Hindu professional qualified beautiful 5’4”, 45 yrs. old issueless divorcee Indian born Canadian Citizen girl. Only serious enquiry contact: 778-714-4615 ********* Rajput Boy 1992 born, 5’11” , self employed seeking for a suitable match . For more info please contact 778-3232622, 604-655-8461 or email sschauhan647@gmail. com
Good looking Canadian born male in 40’s attractive fit, workout, looking for a female for friendship not marriage. Local Surrey # call 236-332-8924
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Ogmundson, BCREA Chief Economist. “However, there are early signs that markets are calming from the frenetic pace of recent months and could balance out over the second half of this year.” Many markets, especially those outside of major metro areas, remain very low on supply. As a result, market conditions are extraordinarily tight and prices are rising rapidly. We are forecasting a 14.3 per cent rise in the MLS® average price this year, followed by a further 3.1 per cent in 2022.
Vancouver CMA will see home prices continue to increase As a gateway city in Canada, dosed borders have a disproportionate impact on Vancouver’s housing market. The main disruption has been and will continue 1o be a smaller pool of renters in the city than otherwise because migrants to Vancouver tend to be young. House prices will increase mainly due to the relatively good position of household budgets from berth government transfers and lower interest rates. They will also increase because the pool of buyers in Vancouver is relatively unaffected by the negative economic shocks of COV1D-19. Higher home prices inVancouverareaisoa-
directindicationofthescardty of homes for sale. This will act as a fundamental limit on the growth of sales in the market. As the price is bid up, a smaller pool of buyers will be able to continue to make transactions. Therefore, the current high levels of sales activity in Vancouver is expected to fall back to the long run average sales level. Rising prices will have the knock-on effect of making many more sites economically viable for development. This will mean that elevated starting levels that were experienced over the past five years will be maintained rather than falling back to a long term average.
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106-7565 132 St, Surrey
4113 FRASER ST, VANCOUVER
1,799,000
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5933 140 STREET, SURREY
7785 112 STREET, DELTA
5 Bed • 3 Bath • 10,497 SF lot
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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 bdrm and 3 full bath. Main floor have living room, Kitchen, dining room 3 bdrm + 2 full baths, storage space and Basement have 2 bdrm suite. Ideally located in a neighbourhood full of milliondollar homes and close proximity to Highway 10, 99 and 91. Steps to Colebrook Elementary School, Joe Brown Park and Mud Bay Park.
West Abbotsford 2 Storey 19 yrs young on 5823 sf lot, 2310 Sqft home with 3 bedrooms and 3 Full bathrooms. Main floor: living room, Kitchen, dining room, Family room, 2 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms. Basement: Rec room, bedrooms, Storage room and Full Bathroom. Close to all amenities.
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
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.
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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9272 116 STREET, DELTA 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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$1,598,888
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$1.275 mil.
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$1,549,000 13082 68 AVE, SURREY
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12408 70 AVE, SURREY
6151 152A ST, SURREY Brand New House on 12,000 Sf Lot. 5 Bed up and 2+2 suites plus Extra Theatre Room. Triple car garage on main floor spice kitchen Bedroom and 2.5 washrooms.
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HOUSE FOR SALE IN PANORAMA RIDGE, SURREY
OPEN FOR SHOWING WITH NOTICE Lot : 2954 Sq.ft • Finished area : 2564 Sq.ft 11 yrs old • 2 Bedroom suite With new appliances including stove, fridge, dish washer, new deck in the back, new back 1 car parking alongside double garage, in very clean condition.
$1,449,900
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Beautiful property with 3 lots PLA approved by City of Surrey, lot sizes from 25000, 12500, 10000 sq. feet. Please don't walk to the property without an appointment and no sale sign on the property as per seller's request. Please arrange a safe showing and consider COVID-19 rules. COVID waiver form is required for all showings. Registered daycare running the house.
$3,300,000
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10733 BURBANK DRIVE, DELTA W NETING LIS
48 14959 58 AVE, SURREY
29, 12040 68 AVE, DELTA
W NETING LIS
WELCOME TO THIS UPDATED & FUNCTIONAL FAMILY HOME IN CANTERBURY HEIGHTS! Prepare to be impressed w/ the NEW KITCHEN that every chef will love. Modern dark cabinets w/ white Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, bonus pantry & an amazing island w/ seating for 8 all adjacent to the open living room giving lots of space to entertain. Sleek BONUS wet bar with sink, wine rack & extra cupboard space. Gorgeous NEW main bathroom & 3 spacious bdrms nish off the main r w/ a 3 pc ensuite in the Mstr. The 2 bedroom legal suite offers a large kitchen and family room and long hallway to the bedrooms. Fantastic location just steps to Gray Elem & Sands Sec! Updated windows, roof (2008), HW tank (2016) & Furnace (approx 2005).
ASKING
$1,288,000 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.
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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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Is your lack of energy due to anemia?
WILLIAM I of Germany remarked on his deathbed, “I have no time to be tired.” But often people suffer from being tired and having low energy years before they leave this planet. For some with fatigue, a prescription for 8-hours daily use of a pillow is the best treatment. But over three million Americans and one million Canadians have undiagnosed anemia, a condition due to low levels of red blood cells that carry oxygenated blood to the body’s tissues. Is it possible that anemia may lead to misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? What should you do if you are feeling fatigued and weak for no obvious reason? A methodical approach is warranted. First, if the problem is anemia, then it is usually easy to correct, particularly if due to diet. Therefore, there is no need to panic. But you should see your doctor to rule out more serious problems. For instance, anemia can be due to a cancer of the bowel when the malignant growth is bleeding. Other causes might be intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, or peptic ulcer. Inherited conditions such as sickle cell or bone marrow disease can lead to anemia. But the major cause of fatigue and anemia is iron deficiency, more commonly seen in women. This is not surprising since women lose blood menstruating. Pregnant women are at increased risk and should be taking a multivitamin with folic acid. Older women may be losing blood from a non-malignant fibroid in the uterus. There’s good reason for a discussion about vitamin B12. A lack of this vitamin, or poor absorption, may cause pernicious anemia having serious consequences if not diagnosed and corrected. Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein, a professor at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, says, “As we age many of us produce less stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12.” Moreover, many elderly patients are taking acid suppressing medication decreasing the absorption of vitamin B12. What is tragic is when a severe lack of B12 causes symptoms of dementia such as confusion, irritability, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. This is a rare situation, but in some instances, these patients have been wrongly diagnosed as having Alzheimer’s disease. B12 would solve their confusion. So, how can you prevent iron deficiency anemia? First, get rid of one misconception. Many people believe that red meat is the best source of iron. In fact, there are many other choices, including seafood, poultry, beans, lentils, tofu, dark green leafy vegetables, cashews, and fortified cereals. Vitamin C increases iron absorption, so include foods rich in C such as strawberries, raspberries, and tomatoes. Enjoy a glass of orange juice. Vegetarians should know that vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products, so they may be at particular risk of developing this deficiency. Be careful to include non-animal foods such as nutritional yeast and fortified cereals and plant-based milk substitutes in the diet. To ensure enough B12, consult a doctor to learn whether
B12 supplements might be advisable. Some people are tired all the time and have plenty of iron in the blood. These individuals may be suffering from another variety of fatigue – the kind due to a boss that cannot be stood, a family problem that would take a team of psychiatrists to settle, financial difficulties, or stress-related problems in these trying times. Or the key to resolving fatigue could be as simple as getting a better pillow for more restful sleep.
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
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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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