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A record 9 South Asian MLAs in B.C. – all NDP (final results)
WITH Harwinder Sandhu’s win in Vernon-Monashee after the �inal count of votes in the general election on Sunday, there will be a record number of nine South Asian MLAs. The NDP picked up an extra two seats - Vernon-Monashee and Abbotsford-Mission – and will have 57 seats in the B.C. Legislature. The BC Liberals will have 28 seats and the BC Greens will have 2 seats after the BC Liberal candidate defeated the BC Green’s candidate by 41 votes in the West VancouverSea to Sky electoral district. The writs of election will be returned the week of November
16 in every electoral district except West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, which is subject to an automatic judicial recount. Sandhu, a well-known community activist and nurse at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. Raised on a farm, she was able to begin nursing with the support of her parents. VERNON-MONASHEE:
Harwinder Sandhu: BC NDP / 10,222 / 36.56% Eric Foster: BC Liberal Party / 9,798 / 35.05%
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President-elect Kamal Harris on their “spectacular victory� and said he looked forward to working closely together with them. Modi also tweeted this photo of Biden and him. Photo: Modi Twitter
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* SURREY-GREEN TIMBERS Rachna Singh: NDP / 8,171 / 59.59% Dilraj Atwal: BC Liberal Party / 5,540 / 40.41%
* SURREY-PANORAMA Jinny Sims: NDP / 12,336 / 55.07% Gulzar Cheema: BC Liberal Party / 9,607 / 42.89% * VANCOUVER-HASTINGS Niki Sharma: NDP / 13,362 / 60.56% Bridget Burns: BC Green Party / 4,312 / 19.54%
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South Asian candidates who lost from the NDP and the BC Liberal Party and who have not been mentioned above included Inder Johal (NDP) in Abbotsford South; Preet Rai (NDP) in Abbotsford West;Tariq Malik (BC Liberal Party) in BurnabyLougheed; Rishi Sharma (BC Liberal Party) in Saanich South; Dave Hans (BC Liberal Party) in SurreyGuildford; Shaukat Khan (BC Liberal Party) in Surrey-Whalley; and David Grewal (BC Liberal Party) in Vancouver-Fraserview.
the victim and therefore, police cannot provide a suspect description. She added: “There is no indication at this time that this was racially motivated. The Abbotsford Police send our wishes for a speedy recovery to this gentleman.” If you witnessed or have information
up and lay there for some 15 minutes before a Punjabi-speaking man found him and asked him what had happened. The senior’s grandson told the media that police have some surveillance footage from a nearby bank that could help in identifying the attacker. The grandson said that his grandfather who had to undergo surgery might no
longer be able to go around on his own as the doctors say that it will take many months to recover and would need a cane to walk. He may have chronic hip pain from now on. The grandson wanted others to know about the attack so that they could be alert.
ON November 6, at approximately 9 p.m., Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a fire in the 7200-block of Gilley Avenue where frtontline officers located a parade float in the parking lot of a Sikh Temple that was on fire. There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire, however, there was some damage to the exterior of the
building and smoke damage to one of the rooms. At this early point in the investigation, arson investigators have not discovered anything that would indicate this incident was racially motivated. Police are asking for anyone that may have witnessed this incident or has a dash cam and was driving in
the area of Beresford Street and Gilley Avenue on the evening of Friday, November 6 between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to contact them. “Luckily, Burnaby Fire Department was quick to respond and there were no injuries as a result of this incident,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj. “However, the risk of injury in this type of situation is high and we’re
asking anyone with information that can help police in this investigation to please come forward.’ If you witnessed this incident or have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or www.solvecrime.ca.
Gurdwara Baba Banda Singh Bahadar Sikh Society at 31631 S Fraser Way, Abbotsford, on October 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 and November 3, 4, 5, 6: 4:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. each day.
self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Common symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, chills, cough or worsening of chronic cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell or taste, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting and/or muscle aches. If you have symptoms related to COVID-19, however mild, use the B.C. COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool, call 8-1-1, seek testing and then self-isolate. COVID-19 is spread by respiratory drop-
lets when a person who is sick coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread when a healthy person touches an object or surface (e.g., a doorknob or a table) with the virus on it, and then touches their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands. Most people who get COVID-19 have only mild disease, but a few people can get very sick and may need to go to hospital. There is no known risk to anyone who attended the location outside of the specified dates and times. If people remain
healthy and do not develop symptoms, there is no need to self-isolate and people can continue with their usual daily activities. If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, seek testing and then self-isolate. Call ahead and wear a mask when seeking testing. If you have been identified as a COVID-19 case or close contact, be assured that Fraser Health’s public health team will contact you directly and provide further instruction.
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* SURREY-FLEETWOOD Jagrup Brar: NDP / 11,457 / 60.93% Garry Thind: BC Liberal Party / 5,776 / 30.72%
Harry Bains: NDP / 8,893 / 62.64% Paul Boparai: BC Liberal Party / 3,911 / 27.55%
regarding this incident, contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604859-5225. His grandson told the media last weekend that the victim had just got off the bus on Friday at Clearbrook Road and South Fraser Way and was walking to Cedar Park when the attack took place. The victim was unable to get back
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* BURNABY-EDMONDS Raj Chouhan: NDP / 11,063 / 62.01% Tripat Atwal: BC Liberal Party / 4,754 / 26.65%
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BIDEN IS NEXT U.S. PRESIDENT Kamala Harris will be first female and first biracial U.S. Vice President JOE Biden is the next President of the United States. The democratic presidential candidate and former vice president finally garnered 270 electoral votes on Saturday morning after a victory in Pennsylvania, where he was born, gave him 20 more electoral votes. And Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States. She will be the first female and first biracial Vice President. Biden said in a statement: “I am honored and humbled by the trust that the American people have placed in me and in Vice
President-elect Harris. In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted. Proving once again, democracy beats deep in the heart of America. With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation. It’s time for America to unite. And to heal. We are the United States of America. And there’s nothing we can’t do, if we do it together.” Harris tweeted: “This election is about so much more than Joe Biden or me. It’s Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
about the soul of America and our willingness to fight for it. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.” President Donald Trump said in a statement from his campaign that Biden is “rushing to falsely pose as the winner,” and called the race “far from over,” CNN reported. He said: “Beginning Monday, our campaign will start prosecuting our case in court to ensure election laws are fully upheld and the rightful winner is seated.” He added: “I will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands.”
Indian Prime Minister Modi greets Biden, looks forward to working closely together
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She said, “Under the wise and mature leadership of President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris; India looks forward to a close partnership that will be beneficial to peace and development in our region and around the world.” Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden. I’m confident that he will unite America and provide it with a strong sense of direction.” “Congratulations, Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris! It makes us proud that the first woman to serve as Vice President of the US traces her roots to India,” he said in another tweet congratulating Harris.
Horgan congratulates Biden and Harris PREMIER John Horgan on Saturday issued the following statement on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the United States of America: “On behalf of the people of British Columbia, I would like to extend my congratulations to president-elect Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamala Harris. “The United States is a close friend and partner of B.C.,
and we have taken important steps together with our neighbours to fight climate change, grow the innovation economy and build a more sustainable future. “Alongside the Government of Canada, we look forward to strengthening and growing our relationship to get through the pandemic and build an economic recovery that works for everyone.” John Horgan
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Kamala Harris hails Biden for “audacity” in choosing a woman as running mate New York (IANS): America’s Vice President-elect Kamala Harris delivered a rousing victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware, hitting familiar themes and hailing Joe Biden for his “audacity” in choosing a woman as his running mate. “Every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities,” Harris said to wild cheers. Harris’ mother Shyamala Gopalan, core to every Harris stump, came in for special mention. Harris arrived in a motorcade flashing red and blue lights, the first sign that the earth has shifted from beneath the Donald Trump-Mike Pence White House. When she spoke, Harris offered glimpses of the incredible promise of multicultural America. Dressed in a luminous peach and white pant suit with satin tones, Harris beamed as she walked on stage to the sounds of her favourite hip hop music. Here are a few standout quotes from Harris’ powerful remarks at a location that has come to be known as America’s most famous parking lot: “Congressman John Lewis, before
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris with their spouses. his passing, wrote democracy is granted and protecting our democnot a state. It is an act. And what he racy takes struggle. It takes some meant was that America’s democ- sacrifices, but there is joy in it. And racy is not guaranteed. It is only as there is progress. Because we, the strong as our willingness to fight for people, have the power to build a it. To guard it, and never take it for better future.”
“My mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris…who is always in our hearts. When she came here from India at the age of 19, she could not have imagined this moment. But she believed so deeply in America, where a moment like this is possible. And so I’m thinking about her, and about the generations of women, Black women, Native American women who have paved the way for this moment tonight.” “What a testament it is to Joe’s character that he has the audacity to break one of the most substantial barriers that exists in our country, and select a woman as his vice president. But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last. Because every little girl, watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition, lead with conviction and see yourselves in a way that others may not simply because they’ve never seen it before, but know that we will applaud you every step of the way.”
Kamala Harris and her mother “And to the American people. No matter who you voted for. I will strive to be a vice president, like Joe was to President Obama: loyal, honest, and prepared waking up every day thinking of you and your family. Because now is when the real work begins, the hard work, the necessary work, the good work, the essential work to save lives and beat this epidemic to rebuild our economy.”
Trudeau speaks with US President-elect Biden PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday spoke with U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden to congratulate him and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election win. Trudeau was the first international leader to speak with Biden after his win. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Trudeau and Biden “agreed on the importance of the unique Canada-U.S. partnership, and committed to work together to fight the global COVID-19 pandemic and to support a sustainable economic recovery in both countries and the
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leaders looked forward to cooperating on the fight against climate change, on migration, and on global security, and to working closely together within NATO and the G7. They also agreed on the importance of addressing antiBlack racism. “The Prime Minister looked forward to further strengthening the Canada-U.S. relationship and to engaging on key issues, including trade, softwood lumber, Buy America, and energy cooperation such as Keystone XL. “The Prime Minister also raised the cases of Canadians Michael
Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who have been arbitrarily detained in China.” Trudeau and Biden agreed to stay in close contact. ON Saturday Trudeau had congratulated Biden and Harris on their election as the next President and Vice President of the United States of America on behalf of the Government of Canada. He said in a statement: “Canada and the United States enjoy an extraordinary relationship – one that is unique on the world stage. Our shared geography, common inter-
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Fraser Health encourages different type of celebration this year AS COVID-19 cases continue to rapidly increase in our region, Fraser Health is asking people in our communities to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities from COVID-19 transmission by honouring momentous occasions differently this year. It’s important to use good COVID-19 sense, follow the new provincial health officer orders that limit social interactions and travel, and find safe ways to observe the many cultural celebrations and festivals taking place at this time of the year. There are many occasions to be celebrated at this time of year, including Diwali and Karwa Chauth, and we can honour these days and still keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, says Fraser Health. Follow Fraser Health Public Health guidance and the new provincial health officer orders, and socialize safely: * Celebrate milestones and celebrations at home, and with ONLY the members of your immediate household. Do not have people in your home for a celebration or party if they don’t already live there. Do not have outdoor gatherings with people who are not part of your immediate
household. * Connect virtually through a video call or by phone with extended family, friends, and loved ones, and say no to in-person invitations. * Sharing food buffet style is not safe right now and if you are preparing festive meals for your household, put them on a separate plate for each person. * Wear a mask when shopping for festival celebrations, and if you are feeling unwell, stay home and ask someone who lives in your home to shop for you. * Keep in mind that churches and other religious
centres have put important COVID-19 safety measures in place to protect you, including physical distancing. As long as those safety plans are in place, you can continue to worship there. * Celebrate Diwali by joining live stream prayers and lighting Divaa or Diya at home. Fraser Health has listed some online events below but check with your local place of worship as they may have additional events planned. Download some of the translated shareable resources to spread the word about ways to celebrate safely. Virtual prayer options: * Gurdwaras – Gudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib video * Gurdwaras – Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society video * Radio – Gudwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib * Radio – Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar Radio * Mobile app – Apple * Mobile app – Google Play (For the links, visit our website voiceonline.com) Being COVID-19 safe is also practicing good hygiene, physically distancing, wearing a mask in
public spaces, self-isolating when you are feeling unwell, and getting tested if you have even the mildest of symptoms. Help spread the word about COVID-19 by: * Visiting the website at fraserhealth.ca/covid19 for information you can trust about COVID-19. * Posting and sharing English language as well as translated COVID-19-related materials in Punjabi, Hindi, Farsi, Simplified Chinese and Korean. * Sharing BC’s online COVID-19 assessment tool. At this time, it’s critically important for people living in the Fraser Health region to use the COVID-19 assessment tool and get tested as soon as they have COVID19-like symptoms, even mild ones. Don’t wait, and book or drop by one of Fraser Health’s collection centres which are operated in partnership with local Divisions of Family Practice. People living in the Fraser Health region can find information about test collection centres by visiting Fraser Health’s website. To book a COVID-19 testing appointment, complete a COVID-19 test booking form. For more information about COVID-19, visit fraserhealth.ca/covid19.
New provincial health officer order for the Lower Mainland
PROVINCIAL health officer orders are in effect from Saturday, November 7 at 10 p.m. through to Monday, November 23 at noon and includes the following: Social gatherings * There are to be no social gatherings of any size with anyone other than your immediate household. This includes gatherings of fewer than 50 people. People who live alone must host no gatherings, but can continue to see members of their pandemic bubble at home.
* Funerals and weddings may proceed with your immediate household, but there are to be no associated receptions inside or outside your home, or at any public or community-based venue. * Party buses and group limousines operating in these regions are ordered to stop operating (this order remains in effect until further notice).
* All travel for sports, into or out of these regions, is suspended.
Group physical activities * Businesses, recreation centres or other organizations that organize or operate indoor group physical activities must stop these activities until
updated COVID-19 safety plans that have been approved by the local medical health officer are in place. * This includes: spin classes, group fitness, dance classes or any other indoor group physical activity. * Indoor sports where physical distancing cannot be maintained are suspended for two weeks but can be replaced by individual exercise or practice by reducing the number of people and ensuring everyone maintains a safe physical distance.
They said: “Right now, it is very important that everyone in these regions significantly reduces their social interactions. “The orders focus on three areas: social gatherings, group physical activities and workplaces, and are outlined in the following backgrounder. “We are putting measures in place to better protect people who participate in group physical activities and we are also requiring all businesses and worksites to revisit and ensure strict adherence to their COVID-19 safety protocols.
“We appreciate this takes sustained daily effort and sacrifice, but these actions are critical to us keeping businesses open and communities safe over the winter months. “In support of this new order, active inspections are being increased and businesses that do not comply will be subject to fines, and/or ordered to close, until a refreshed safety plan and commitment to comply are established. “Finally, we are strongly recommending travel into and out of these regions be limited to es-
sential travel only and people within the regions stay within their local community, as much as possible. We ask those who live outside of the regions not to visit unless it is essential. “Provincial health officer orders are always a last resort, and these additional measures are required right now. “We need everyone to help us keep our wall strong to re-double our efforts to protect our hospitals, our schools, our workplaces and our communities.”
Workplace safety * All businesses and worksites must conduct active daily screening of all on-site workers using their COVID-19 safety plans. * Workplaces must ensure that all workers and customers maintain enough physical distance, wear masks where appropriate, and be especially vigilant in small office spaces, break rooms and kitchens.
New PHO orders in Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions
PROVINCIAL Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Saturday announced that new provincial health officer orders have been put in place for all individuals, places of work and businesses across the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions, with the exception of Hope, the central coast and the Bella Coola Valley. The orders are in effect starting Saturday, November 7 at 10 p.m. through to Monday, November 23 at 3 p.m.
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Indian student from Hyderabad killed in fall from high-rise building in Toronto Hyderabad (IANS): A 19-year-old student from Hyderabad reportedly died when he fell from a high-rise building in Toronto. Panyam Akhil, a resident of Vanasthali-
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State of emergency extended in B.C. THE Province of British Columbia on Tuesday formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on November 24 to allow staff to continue to take the necessary actions to keep British Columbians safe and manage immediate concerns and COVID-19 outbreaks. “This is a marathon, not a sprint, and we’re all in it together,” said Premier John Horgan. “It’s time to focus on the actions that helped keep us safe this spring: diligent handwashing, physical distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when you’re sick. We all have a role to play in supporting our health-care workers, the
health-care system and essential workers, and we must do all we can to keep our loved ones safe, schools open and the economy moving.” The extension of the provincial state of emergency is based on recommendations from B.C.’s health and emergency management officials. The original declaration was made on March 18, the day after Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer (PHO), declared a public health emergency. Recent increases in the number of cases of COVID-19 in all regions of B.C, but particularly concentrated in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley, have led to the PHO issuing further restrictions on social gatherings, indoor group exercise and travel for a two-week period in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions. The Province continues to urge all British Columbians to follow the orders and guidance
of public health officials to combat rising cases and help avoid further restrictions. “Now more than ever, we are asking all British Columbians to pull together and redouble our efforts to flatten the curve,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “The vast majority of British Columbians are doing the right things and following the advice of public health officials. Our government will continue to ensure that police and other enforcement officials have the tools necessary to address the selfish actions of a small minority of people who take needless risks with our collective health.” The Province continues to use, with the support of police and other enforcement officials, measures under the Emergency Program Act to limit the spread of COVID-19. This includes issuing tickets for owners or organizers contravening the PHO’s
als who refused to comply with direction from law enforcement. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is continually working to align Emergency Program Act enforcement orders with those of the restrictions enacted by the PHO. Additionally, since the pandemic began, police agencies in British Columbia have issued 58 violation tickets to individuals who are in contravention of the Federal Quarantine Act, totalling $64,000. The purpose of the Quarantine Act is to protect public health by taking comprehensive measures to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases. On July 10, the COVID-19 Related Measures Act came into force, enabling provisions created for citizens and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to continue as needed should the provincial state of emergency end.
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Conservatives demand resignation of Liberal MP Yasmin Ratansi who has quit Liberal caucus
MICHAEL Barrett, Conservative Critic for Ethics, said in a statement on Tuesday: “Following the news that Trudeau Liberal MP Yasmin Ratansi was wrongfully employing her sister with taxpayer dollars, and deliberately hiding this information from Canadians, Conservatives are calling for her immediate resignation.” He added: “This is just another example in a long line of arrogant and entitled behaviour by Liberals, with [Prime Minister] Justin Trudeau leading by example. Liberal
MP Yasmin Ratansi knew it was wrong to employ her sister with taxpayer dollars, yet she went to great lengths to cover-up this information. Canadians deserve better from their elected leaders. “One thing is clear, Trudeau MPs continue to believe that they are entitled to a different set of rules than average Canadians. That employing their sister with taxpayer dollars is ok, as long as they don’t get caught. That giving a half a billion-dollar contract to an organization that pays their family members
is ok, as long as they don’t get caught. And that interfering with the judicial system to benefit a Liberal friendly company is ok, as long as they don’t get caught.” Barrett said that under Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole, his party “will hold the Trudeau Liberals to account and bring good ethical government back to Canada.”
RATANSI, who represents Don Valley East (Ontario), on Monday night announced in a statement on her Facebook that she’s leaving the Liberal caucus. She wrote: “This evening I have advised the Prime Minister’s Office and the Speaker of the House of Commons that I am stepping down from the Liberal Caucus. “I will continue sitting in the House of Commons, representing the fine constituents of Don Valley East, and I will do so as an Independent. “I made an error in judgement by employing my sister in my constituency office, and I have remedied the situation, but this does not excuse the error I made. “Last week, I referred this matter to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, and I shall follow his recom-
Yasmin Ratansi mendations on how I might remediate the situation. “To the constituents of Don Valley East and to anyone I may have disappointed by my error of judgement, I take full responsibility, and to all I do apologize. “As I await the guidance of the Ethics Commissioner, I have no further remarks to make at this time.”
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A single Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarina) was found near the junction of Fraser Highway and Highway 13 in Aldergrove on November 7, approximately five kilometres away from where one was found in Abbotsford on November 2. Both findings are thought to coincide with a phase in the hornets’ life cycle in which they disperse from their nests to look for new hornets to mate with. Each of the five confirmed hornets found in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland since 2019 have been a result of public reports. As no nests have been discovered in the area, the Ministry of Agriculture encourages beekeepers and the public to continue reporting any sightings to the Invasive Species Council of BC, toll-free at 1 888 933-3722, via the council’s “Report Invasives” mobile phone app or online: https://bcinvasives.ca/ report Survey efforts in the Fraser Valley have focused on surveillance and trap monitoring
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Premier Horgan: “We’re going to do our level best each and every day” PREMIER John Horgan, reacting to the completion of the final count from the 2020 British Columbia general election on Sunday, said: “I’m humbled and honoured by the support British Columbians have shown for our BC NDP team and want to wish a warm welcome to the newest members of our team of 57 BC NDP MLAs. “Thank you Elections BC staff and volunteers for making voting easy and safe for everyone. Thanks to everyone who put their names forward as candidates. “COVID-19 is presenting us with new challenges each day, and we need to keep the focus where it belongs: keeping ourselves, our families and our communities
healthy, safe and secure. We will get through this together. “Just like we have for the last three and a half years, we’re going to do our level best each and every day to keep BC moving forward and build a better future for everyone. “That’s my commitment to you.”
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AFTER the completion of the final count for the 2020 Provincial General Election in every electoral district in the province, the results were as follows: * BC Green Party: 2 * BC Liberal Party: 28 * BC NDP: 57 The NDP picked up an extra two seats: Vernon-Monashee and Abbotsford-Mission.
Voting results for each electoral district by party and candidate are available on the Elections BC website at results.elections.bc.ca. Following the conclusion of final count, a candidate is declared elected in each electoral district and the District Electoral Officer returns the writ of election to the Chief Electoral Officer. The Chief Electoral Officer then reports the candidate elected to the Clerk of the House, formally ending the 42nd Provincial General Election in that electoral district. A writ cannot be returned until at least six days following the end of final count – the period within which a judicial recount can be requested. The writs of election
will be returned the week of November 16 in every electoral district except West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, which is subject to an automatic judicial recount. An automatic judicial recount must take place when the difference between the top two candidates is less than 1/500 of the total ballots considered. The Supreme Court of British Columbia will determine when the judicial recount takes place. West Vancouver-Sea to Sky’s writ will be returned once the judicial recount is complete. (For riding-by-riding results for parties and candidates, visit our website voiceonline.com)
BC Liberal Party Executive: Rebuilding and renewal of party
THE BC Liberal Party Executive met on Friday and agreed to important steps in the party’s rebuilding and renewal, according to a party press release. Those steps include: * Immediately initiating an independent debrief of the 2020 election campaign, to include interviews with campaign team
members and input from candidates, campaign managers, and volunteers. * Launching a grassroots outreach process that will include a series of virtual meetings and a range of volunteer-driven advisory committees – focused on engaging underrepresented groups within the party, fostering open and honest conversations about
the party’s future direction, and exploring alternative approaches to candidate nominations. * Agreeing to appoint a neutral, independent Leadership Election Organizing Committee that will consult party members on the timing and arrangements for the upcoming leadership race, then develop rules,
procedures, and timelines for the approval of the Executive. These initiatives recognize that now is the time for serious and exciting debates about the party’s principles, processes, and future – and the doors must be open to every British Columbian who wants a better future for our province, said the press release.
Vancouver Mayor urges Premier to appoint new homelessness czar WITH cold and wet weather upon us and mounting COVID-19 cases, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart on Tuesday urged Premier John Horgan to appoint a new minister to oversee and coordinate shelter provision and services for Vancouver’s most vulnerable. “Last spring, Premier Horgan appointed Minister Shane Simpson to coordinate help for Vancouver’s most vulnerable neighbours, especially in Oppenheimer Park and the Downtown Eastside, and Min-
ister Simpson did an incredible job,” said Stewart. The Provincial Vulnerable Population Working Group was struck by the Premier last April to identify, assess and address the immediate challenges faced by five specific groups—people living on the street, people experiencing homelessness living in encampments, shelter residents, tenants of private single-residence occuKennedy Stewart
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Group indoor physical activities and sports at Surrey’s recreational facilities suspended
WITH the new Provincial Health Order issued by Dr. Bonnie Henry at Saturday afternoon’s briefing, all indoor group physical
activities at City of Surrey recreational facilities have been suspended to comply with the new order, according to a press release.
Affected activities include: * Spin classes * Yoga classes * Group fitness * Dance classes Any other indoor group physical activity that increases the respiratory rate As per the order, group indoor sports, where physical distancing cannot be maintained are suspended. Activities include: * Hockey
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Serious pedestrian-struck collision at 192nd Street and 68th Avenue in Surrey ON November 11, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a pedestrian-struck collision at the intersection of 192nd Street and 68th Avenue. Initial indications were that there were potentially life-threatening injuries involved in the collision. The driver remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation. Investigators are seeking witnesses who observed the collision, or who observed the vehicle prior to the collision, to contact the Surrey RCMP. Investigators are also seeking any available dashcam video. Anyone with more information about this incident, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or CrimeStoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
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Two-thirds say government has handled pandemic well; but Liberals, CPC in virtual tie on vote intent the New Democratic Party, while the Bloc Quebecois remain competitive in Quebec. Other Findings * Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole’s favourable rating has increased six points since early Sep-
THE latest study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds most say the federal government continues to handle the COVID-19 pandemic well. Two-thirds say the government has done a good job – a level relatively unchanged since late March. Further, with opposition criticism over the WE Charity scandal on an apparent hiatus, Trudeau’s personal approval has recovered to 49 per cent, having sat in the mid-40’s over the summer. That said, the vote intention picture remains extremely competitive. Currently 35 per cent of Canadians say they would cast a ballot for the incumbent Liberals if an election were held, while a near identical 33 per cent say they would support the Conservative Party. One-in-five (18%) prefer
tember (30% to 36%), but his unfavourable rating has increased nine (31% to 40%). * NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is viewed favourably by 49 per cent of Canadians and unfavourably by 41 per cent. New Green Party leader Annamie Paul remains rela-
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BCGEU wants stronger mask and renewed remote work policies THE B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has called on the BC Public Service Agency to take immediate action to protect employees in their workplaces as new cases of COVID-19 increase across the province and surge in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. In a conversation with Don Wright, Head of Public Service Agency (PSA), BCGEU President Stephanie Smith urged the province’s largest employer to adopt new
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work for non-essential workers in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions. “The PSA has an opportunity to set a positive example of COVID safety in the workplace that all employers in the province could follow,” said Smith. “I’m pleased they are taking a safer approach to remote work but I believe they could and should show stronger leadership by implementing a mandatory mask policy in their workplaces.” In order to ensure that ade-
quate protections are undertaken for members across various industries, BCGEU Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) officers monitor research on workplace transmission of the virus and works with member OHS committees to ensure that current best practices are followed. As the latest pro-
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Agents, brokerages held accountable by CRTC for using company that violated telemarketing rules CRTC’S Chief Compliance and Enforcement Officer (CCEO) Steven Harroun has taken a number of enforcement actions, including issuing over $100,000 in penalties, against several real estate, investment and mortgage agents and brokerages. The agents and brokerages hired a telemarketing firm to recruit prospective clients, which did not abide by the CRTC’s Unsolicited Telecommunications Rules. The Commission received over 1,000 complaints related to the third-party telemarketer from 2012 to 2017. Canadians reported to have received telemarketing calls from individuals who were soliciting the services of real estate agents, investment brokers or mortgage brokers. Among other things, individuals and businesses who hire a firm to make calls on their behalf must ensure
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TransLink first in North America to test copper coating on transit TRANSLINK will be the first transit system in North America to pilot the use of bacteria-and-virus-killing copper on high-touch transit surfaces. This industryleading project is part of a study that will see various copper-based products and a protective coating called organosilane installed on SkyTrain and buses to test how effective these agents are at destroying viruses and bacteria on transit. There will be comprehensive testing as part of the initial four-week pilot phase: * Products will be installed on two trolley buses on highridership routes and two SkyTrain cars on the Expo and Millennium Lines. * Twice weekly the surfaces will be swabbed and tested to determine antimicrobial effectiveness of the products. * At the end of one month, the surfaces will also be assessed for durability. The results of this pilot could have wide-reaching impacts for infection prevention for the transit industry and other industries that rely on shared public spaces. Copper alloy surfaces are naturally antimicrobial with self-sanitizing properties. Recent literature shows that copper alloy surfaces destroy up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses within
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at Vancouver Coastal Health and supported by Teck that have shown copper is effective at killing bacteria and is durable over a period of many years. TransLink is aiming to make transit one of the safest public spaces throughout the pandemic and this measure builds upon the Safe Operating Action Plan. TransLink will continue to research, develop, and implement industry-leading practices on all modes of transit in Metro Vancouver. Kevin Desmond, TransLink CEO, said on Tuesday: “We’re proud to be the first transit agency in North America to pilot this industry-leading technology and I look forward to working closely with our project partners. We’ve been carefully examining new ways to ensure transit is one of the safest public spaces through-
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on those efforts at a critical time as the world works to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Dr. Marthe Charles, Medical Microbiologist, Vancouver Coastal Health, said: “This project builds on preceding research and will increase our understanding of the effectiveness of copper in killing organisms on frequentlytouched surfaces. Positive findings will then be used to study the impact of copper on bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19 and norovirus. This holds future infection control benefits not only for the public in their travels but for healthcare workers and patients who navigate their medical journey at Vancouver Coastal Health and beyond.” Angela Chapman, President and CEO, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, pointed out: “Our foundation plays
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Surrey RCMP seek witnesses and video in fatal pedestrian-involved collision
SURREY RCMP are seeking witnesses and video to assist in the investigation of a collision that occurred on November 9 in Newton. At approximately 5:23 p.m. on Monday, November 9, Surrey RCMP were notified of a
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The pedestrian was transported to the hospital by ambulance and initially it appeared that she had sustained only minor injuries. However, the woman while being transported. It has not been determined if the death can be attributed to the collision.
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Trudeau announces investment of $1.75 billion for high-speed Internet across Canada PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced an investment of $1.75 billion to help connect Canadians to high-speed Internet across the country, grow businesses, and create jobs. This investment will connect 98 per cent of Canadians across the country to high-speed Internet by 2026, with the goal of connecting all Canadians by 2030. Announced originally in Budget 2019 as $1 billion, today’s additional funding of $750 million for the Universal Broadband Fund
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Trudeau announces details of $1.5 billion in Workforce Development Agreements with provinces British Columbia will receive $212 million PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced the details of an investment of $1.5 billion in the Workforce Development Agreements (WDAs) with provinces and territories. This investment will help Canadians in underrepresented groups and those in sectors that have been hardest hit by the pandemic – such as construction, transportation, and hospitality – quickly access supports to re-enter the workforce. It could include skills training, on-the-job training, employer-sponsored training, financial assistance and benefits, employment counselling and services, and job opportunities. This funding is in addition to the $3.4 billion provided to provinces and territories in 2020-21 under the WDAs and Labour Market Development Agreements (LMDAs). The announcement is part of the government’s plan to make the largest investment in Canadian history in training for workers. This will help the government reach its goal of creating over one million jobs. Working with the provinces and territories, the government will support Canadian workers as they build new skills in growing sectors, help them receive education and accreditation, and connect them to employers and good jobs. Trudeau said: “Millions of Canadians
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Traffic stop and dramatic foot chase lead to drug seizure in Whalley SURREY RCMP seized a significant amount of drugs, cash and a vehicle, after a traffic stop and a dramatic foot chase in Whalley. On November 3, Surrey RCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Response Unit (CRU) officers were conducting a pro-active patrol when they observed a suspicious vehicle in the 9700-block of 137th Street. As officers approached to conduct a traffic stop, a man got out and ran from the vehicle. The vehicle then fled the area. Several officers pursued the man on foot while others continued to patrol in an effort to re-locate the suspect vehicle. During the foot pursuit, the suspect crossed a pedestrian bridge and was observed throwing a bag into a ravine below. The man attempted to evade police by hiding in a creek of water up to his neck, but he was tracked down and arrested with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service. Officers recovered the bag from the ravine and a large quantity of drugs was allegedly located inside. While one team of officers worked to arrest the man, a second team located and stopped the suspect vehicle shortly after it had fled, in the 10900-block of
making this arrest.â&#x20AC;? Anyone with information about this incident is
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Some of the drugs seized by Surrey RCMP. 143A Street. During the traffic stop, officers observed items consistent with drug trafficking. A man and a woman were arrested and the vehicle was seized. All three people were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance. Charges have not yet been laid and the investigation remains ongoing. As a result of this investigation, police located and seized $2,170 in cash and a quantity of suspected illicit drugs, including 75.80 grams of cocaine, 70.98 grams of methamphetamine, 114 grams of fentanyl, 20.08 grams of crack cocaine and 140 grams of heroin. The seized vehicle is a 2005 BMW SUV X5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These arrests demonstrate how well our officers and integrated teams work to-
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Surrey RCMP seek public’s help in nabbing Naseem Mohammed SURREY RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Naseem Mohammed, 22, who is currently wanted on warrants for being unlawfully at large, resisting/obstructing police, breach of release order, and driving while prohibited.
Mohammed is a Somalian male, approximately 5’5 with a slender build, black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent Surrey and other areas of the Lower Mainland. Mohammed is known to police and has a history of involvement with drug traf-
ficking in the Lower Mainland. He has also been a target of violence in the past. As such, the public should be aware that they may be at risk if associating with this individual, police warn. The public is cautioned against trying to apprehend
Mohammed, and is asked to call 911 if he is sighted. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if they wish to make an anonymous report, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
South Vancouver school custodian robbed VANCOUVER Police are investigating an unprovoked robbery of a 38-year-old school custodian in South Vancouver on Tuesday and are looking for witnesses to come forward. “The victim had parked his car in front of Gladstone Secondary School near Glad-
stone Street and East 27th Avenue on November 10 at 5:20 p.m. when two men approached him and demanded he give them his backpack,” said Constable Tania Visintin on Friday. “When the victim refused, one of the suspects struck the victim on the top of his head with a baton.”
The men grabbed the victim’s backpack and left the area in a dark-coloured SUV, possibly a Chevrolet, and drove away north on Gladstone Street and then east on East 24th Avenue. One suspect was white. The other suspect’s ethnicity is unknown. Both men were wear-
ing dark clothing with no logos, dark baseball caps, and facemasks. The victim was treated by paramedics for bleeding to his head. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police non-emergency line at 604-7173321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Shots fired in hunting zone result in firearms seizure in Richmond AT approximately 10:15 a.m. on November 11, Richmond RCMP attended
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THROUGHOUT November, Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide will distribute the issue of the Watchtower magazine entitled “What Is
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Widebody Package Challenger Scat Pack 392 Shaker and T/A 392 Windsor, Ontario: Dodge is literally expanding the availability of its Widebody Package, bringing it to the Challenger Scat Pack 392 Shaker and T/A 392 for the 2021 model year. Building on the success of the Challenger Scat Pack 392, the Challenger Scat Pack 392 Shaker and T/A 392 are powered by the same naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. The innovative TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, while the Tremec six-speed manual transmission is available. The Widebody on the Challenger Scat Pack 392 adds 8.8 centimetres (3.5 inches) of overall width, rides on sticky 305/35ZR20 Pirelli tires mounted to 20-by-11-inch wheels and has an SRT-tuned chassis and SRT-tuned high-performance adaptive damping suspension. It also features steering-wheelmounted paddle shifters (with automatic transmission), dualextractor hood, SRT Performance Pages with drive modes and Line Lock, which engages the front brakes to hold the Challenger stationary, but leaves the rear wheels free for a burnout to heat up and clean
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MITSUBISHI MOTORS TEASES NEW ECLIPSE CROSS REDESIGN heritage, while enhancing the cleanliness and elegance of a coupe-like SUV,” said Seiji Watanabe, division general manager of Design, MMC. “The Eclipse Cross is the first step toward the next generation of Mitsubishi Design, and there is so much more to come.” Teasing the redesigned Eclipse Cross comes on the heels of the company revealing an overview of upcoming new and extensively redesigned vehicles it will launch in Canada through spring of 2021: An upgraded internal-combustion powertrain and increased all-
electric driving range will be added to the Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) in Q1 of 2021, along with bold, new styling updates outside and inside will highlight Mirage in Q1 of 202, the ,redesigned Eclipse Cross will debut in Q1 of 2021, The highly anticipated all-new next generation Outlander will debut in spring of 2021. Meanwhile every Mitsubishi nameplate will have available Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection active safety features “2019 was Canada’s third-record breaking year in-a-row.
We have an excellent foundation to build on as our brand transforms and brings new energy to our showrooms with a full line-up of new or significantly refreshed vehicles,” said Juyu Jeon, president and CEO, MMSCAN. “With today’s first look at the redesigned Eclipse Cross, we reveal the first look at our company’s future design language. This is just the beginning for a new road ahead and we’re excited to share more with our customers.” In 2019, its second year in the Canadian market, Eclipse
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Provincial Sales Tax The PST is generally not payable on services except for legal and notary fees. Both the GST and PST are paid on legal and notary fees. Property Transfer Tax Home buyers in BC pay a provincial Property Transfer Tax (PTT) when they buy a home. The tax is charged at a rate of 1% on the first $200,000 of the purchase price and 2% on the remainder up to and including $2 million. The PTT is 3% on amounts greater than $2 million. If the property is residential, a further 2% PTT is payable on the portion greater than $3 million. Qualifying first-time home buyers may be exempt from paying the PTT if the purchase price of their home is priced up to $500,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced between $500,000 and $525,000. At $525,000 and above the rebate is nil. Qualifying buyers of new homes may be exempt if the purchase price of their home is priced up to $750,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced between $750,000 and $800,000. At $800,000 and above thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no rebate. Property taxes Depending on the Contract of Purchase and Sale, a property buyer will likely be required to reimburse the seller for any prepaid property taxes. The lender may require the buyer to add property tax installments to monthly mortgage payments. See also Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m buying? Utility bills A buyer is typically required to reimburse the seller for any prepayments for municipal sewer and water fees. Rent and security deposits If there is a secondary suite or a laneway home rental and the tenancy continues, the buyer receives the security deposit from the seller with accrued interest because the buyer is responsible for reimbursement when the tenant leaves. Mortgage life insurance If the owner dies, this type of insurance will pay off the balance owing on their mortgage.
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