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Indian Prime Minister Modi announces repeal of controversial farm laws New Delhi (IANS) : A little more than a year after they were passed followed by widespread agitation by farmers declining to accept them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Centre has decided to repeal the three farm laws.

Coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Modi also announced that the constitutional process to repeal the laws would be taken up in the winter session of Parliament that begins on November 29 and appealed to the agitating farmers to withdraw their agitation and go back to their homes.

“It seems some of the farmers are still not convinced by our

sincere efforts. We have decided to repeal the three farm laws. The constitutional process to repeal these laws would be completed during the Parliament Session that would start at the end of

this month,” Modi said, adding an apology in his address to the nation.

Modi also announced to form a committee comprising representatives of the Centre,

state governments, farmers, agriculture scientists and agriculture economists to discuss how Minimum Support Price (MSP) can be made more effective, how zero budget farming can be promoted and how crop patterns can be changed in a scientific manner.

After they were passed in the monsoon session of Parliament, the President had given his assent to the three Farm Bills on September 27, 2020. The three Bills were Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, Farmers (Empowerment and

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There were jubilation and celebration in the Scott Road and 72 Avenue area in Surrey on Thursday night as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the three controversial farm laws that sparked protests in India and abroad, including in Canada, will be repealed. Excited drivers honked their car horns while those gathered at the sides of the road cheered. Photos by ASHU SAREEN

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“We will wait till the laws are repealed in the Parliament”: Bharat Kisan Union leader

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Ahead of these becoming laws and soon after that, farmers across the platforms had embarked on agitation, some of them peaceful, some resulting in damage to the government property, including the riotous agitation at the Red Fort on January 26 earlier this year, and also including the loss of lives of more than 600 farmers at various places during the agitation.

Hundreds of these farmers -most of them from western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha -- have been camping at various entry points to Delhi. They were not buying the Centre’s argument that the three farm laws would bring in reforms in the agriculture sector and basically re-

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move the intermediaries, because of which the small farmers will benefit.

After the farmers’ agitation erupted, the Supreme Court had earlier in January 2021 stayed the three farm laws and appointed a committee, which had submitted its report, which is not yet made public.

The Prime Minister started his address, saying that the government’s intention was pure, and it had brought the three farm laws hoping to benefit the farmers, especially the small land holding farmers. “Despite our efforts, despite efforts by agriculture economists and agriculture scientists, we failed to convince a section of the farmers about the sincerity of our efforts,” he said.

“The objective of the three farm laws was that the farmers of the country, especially small land holding farmers should be strengthened, they should get right

price for their produce and maximum options to sell the produce,” he said.

He also listed a number of steps that have been taken by his government for farmers’ benefits, including an increase in MSP and record procurement this year. “Beej, Beema, Bazar and Bachat (seeds, insurance, market availability and savings) are what we tried to bring for the small land holding farmers, many of whom supported our efforts. I am grateful to them,” he said.

Rakesh Tikait of the Bharat Kisan Union (BKU), a prominent leader of the farmers’ agitation, said, “Our agitation will not end soon. We will wait till the laws are repealed in the Parliament. We demand that the government discuss MSP and other issues with the farmers.”

In a tweet, Rahul Gandhi said: “Congratulations its win against the injustice, the farmers of the nation have compelled the arro-

gant govt to bend down through satyagraha.”

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to twitter to express solidarity with the farmers. “First, bulldoze laws in Parliament. Then face unprecedented protests. Thereafter, confront election realities in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, particularly.

Finally, after much appeal, repeal.

Kisan-ity prevails at last! I salute the tenacity of our kisans who did not give up,” he said.

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh too lauded the step and tweeted: “Great news! Thankful to PM Narendra Modi ji for acceding to the demands of every Punjabi & repealing the 3 black laws on the pious occasion of #GuruNanakJayanti. I am sure the central government will continue to work in tandem for the development of Kisan!”

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Initiative petition to conduct a Surrey policing referendum unsuccessful THE initiative to conduct a Surrey policing binding referendum has failed and will not proceed further in the initiative petition process, Elections BC announced on Tuesday.

The petition was submitted to Elections BC on November 15. Under the Recall and Initiative Act, a petition must gather signatures from at least 10% of the registered voters in each of the province’s 87 electoral districts in order to be successful.

Elections BC said that it was clear upon submission that the petition did not receive the required number of signatures in each electoral district. As a result, it will not be counting or validating any of the signatures submitted.

Meanwhile, Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum said in a statement: “Elections BC has announced the failure of the petition to conduct a Surrey policing binding referendum and it is clearly time to move on.”

He added: “The work of the Surrey Police Service has remained focused on the task at hand for a safe and smooth transition. Surrey Police will take another signi�icant step forward when the �irst SPS of�icers hit the streets alongside Surrey RCMP members by the end of the month.”

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Surrey Police Union: At least 88% of registered voters in Surrey did not sign initiative petition THE Surrey Police Union, noting that the initiative to conduct a Surrey policing binding referendum had failed to gather the required signatures to go forward, said it was pleased to see that at least 88% of registered voters in Surrey did not sign it.

“There is tremendous support in the City for a local, progressive, and accountable police service speci�ically designed to meet the evolving needs of our local community,” the union said in a press statement.

It added: “Unfortunately, there are some stakeholders that have a vested interest in protecting the outdated status quo, including the Surrey Police Vote campaign, which is funded by the RCMP’s Union, the National Police Federation.”

The union pointed out that according to provincial legislation, the campaign was required to collect 10% of signatures from all 87 electoral districts across British Columbia. The signatures reported

by Surrey Police Vote are far below this threshold.

The union said that it would be interested to know the distribution of the signatures amongst electoral ridings in Surrey.

The union added: “Were the signatures collected concentrated in one or two electoral ridings?

How many of the signatures reported were from residents outside Surrey? It is also important to highlight that the signatures reported are unveri�ied, and it is not known if some residents signed multiple times or are even

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It said that now that the initiative petition is over and failed to collect the required signatures, Surrey Police members look to initial deployment in the coming weeks and an orderly, responsible transition toward a municipal police service.

Union President Rick Stewart said: “Surrey Police Union members are excited to work alongside Surrey RCMP members in the coming weeks as the transition continues. With the initiative petition behind us, it is time for our community to have a progressive, local, professional, and accountable police service that proudly re�lects the diversity of our City.”

THE VOICE has consistently highlighted these facts: 1. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and seven of his Safe Surrey Coalition members won the election fair and square on the pledge that they would form a Surrey police force to replace the RCMP. In fact, all the eight

new Councillors, including the lone one from Surrey First, voted to ditch the RCMP at the very �irst Council meeting.

2. The Police Act says that any city with a population of more than 5,000 can decide what type of police force they want. So, when the City of Surrey approached the Provincial Government with its proposal, the latter had no option but to give the go-ahead.

In spite of three Councillors ditching McCallum’s group, the mayor still controls the majority vote in Surrey Council.

3. Among the tactics that the pro-RCMP forces started resorting to was the call for a referendum on the change in policing. However, legally, only the City can authorize such a referendum – the Province or the federal government cannot.

4. Surrey voters delivered a slap in the face of those who want to keep the RCMP in Surrey last year when they not only re-elected all six incumbent NDP MLAs – Jinny Sims (SurreyPanorama), Rachna Singh (Surrey-Green Timbers), Jagrup Brar (Surrey-Fleetwood), Harry Bains (Surrey-Newton), Bruce Ralston (Surrey-Whalley) and Garry Begg (Surrey-Guildford) – but also booted out Marvin Hunt (Surrey-Cloverdale) and replaced him with the NDP’s Mike Starchuk in spite of the BC Liberals and RCMP supporters making the police transition the hot issue in the city in last year’s election.

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8 extradition pleas in Punjab’s Bhola drug case pending with Canada: Indian newspaper report THE Hindustan Times newspaper of India in a report from Chandigarh states that India has requested Canada for the extradition of eight people accused of being involved in illegal drugs in connection with the Jagdish Bhola drug racket case.

This was revealed in a report by India’s External Affairs Ministry [Foreign Affairs Ministry] that was filed in compliance with the Punjab and Haryana High Court order on October 26.

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“The report reveals that while proceedings in one case are pending before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and others are pending with the Department of Justice, Canada,” the newspaper said.

Former international wrestler and Arjuna awardee Jagdish Bhola was on Wednesday convicted and sentenced by a special CBI [Central Bureau of Investigation] court in 2019 in Mohali, Punjab, in a multi-million drugs racket, termed as Punjab’s biggest, that was busted in 2013.

Bhola was a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab Police, but was dismissed from service in 2012 after his links with the drugs racket were revealed. He was arrested in November 2013 in connection with a Rs 7,000 million drugs racket. Subsequent police action against the drug mafia led to the busting of a Rs 60,000 million drugs racket.

The drugs racket became controversial with names of politicians, including ministers and legislators, industrialists and police officers, being linked to the scandal.

There were 74 accused in the drugs case.

For the link to more details on the extradition requests, visit our website voiceonline.com

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Anyone willing to volunteer or contribute can contact them at 604-780-2573 or 604-537-1440 or WhatsApp at 604-512-1200.

Financial assistance available for people affected by flooding DISASTER Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible British Columbians in southwest, central and southeast areas of the province and Vancouver Island who were affected by flooding and landslides from November 14-16, the province announced on Thursday.

This assistance includes all Indigenous

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DFA is available to homeowners, residential tenants, business owners, local governments, Indigenous communities, farmers and charitable organizations that were unable to obtain insurance to cover

disaster-related losses.

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Provincial state of emergency declared

THE B.C. government on Wednesday declared a provincial state of emergency to mitigate impacts on transportation networks and movement of essential goods and supplies, and to support the provincewide response and recovery from the widespread damage caused by severe flooding and landslides in British Columbia.

“Provincial, federal and local governments are working with emergency personnel to make sure people and communities get the help they need as they work through yet another natural disaster. This provincial declaration of emergency will ensure the transport of goods, and essential and emergency services.” said Premier John Horgan.

“Thank you to everyone for doing what you can to stay safe and to help one another as we work through this catastrophic time.”

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, made the declaration based on the recommendation from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Emergency Management BC. The declaration will take effect immediately.

“This provincewide declaration will help us with the challenges ahead as we recover from the utter devastation that’s been caused by this natural disaster,” Farnworth said. “Getting our rail and roadways back up and in operation is a top priority, and the declaration will enable us to put the resources in place to make that hap-

pen.”

The state of emergency is initially in effect for 14 days and may be extended or rescinded as necessary. The state of emergency applies to the whole province and ensures federal, provincial and local resources can be delivered in a co-ordinated response to protect the public, which remains the provincial government’s top priority.

“Our focus is on clearing, repairing and reopening roads to connect the Interior and the North to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, to get our supply chains moving,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We are working closely with multiple partners to make this happen. It is a big job, but collectively we are up to the challenge and will get things opened up again just as soon as we possibly can.”

There are approximately 17,775 people evacuated due to impacts from the flooding, with 5,918 properties on Evacuation Order, and 3,632 properties on Evacuation Alert.

The federal government has responded to and accepted British Columbia’s requests for assistance. In the coming days, additional federal personnel and resources will be arriving in B.C. to assist.

The state of emergency gives agencies, such as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Emergency Management BC, the RCMP and others the ability to use extraordinary measures to protect people and communities.

A significant atmospheric river event brought copious amounts of rain to the B.C. south coast from Sunday night to Monday as Environment Canada had warned last week, causing devastating flooding and mudslides. Various small mudslides and localized flooding occurred in many areas within the City of Abbotsford as seen in this photo.

Photo: City of Abbotsford

Medical, emergency and rail personnel work together to transfer patient from landslide IT took planes, trains and automobiles to transfer a seriously injured patient from Fraser Canyon Hospital in Hope. The patient urgently needed a higher level of care.

With access severed by landslides and floodwaters, and high winds affecting air transport, two critical care physicians and a respiratory therapist from Surrey Memorial Hospital packed supplies and medication and drove to the Fraser Valley on Monday.

They were joined by an emergency physician from Fraser Canyon Hospital, who met them in Abbotsford. The group gathered additional medication to support

Preparing for Air Ambulance medivac. the Fraser Canyon Hospital and long-term care residents in the Hope area.

First responders escorted the group on back roads, where they met up with CN Rail staff in Chilliwack.

The mini-ICU team then boarded a CN

track vehicle, with CN driving slowly along rail lines with debris alongside.

The medical team at Fraser Canyon Hospital stabilized the patient but knew they needed a higher level of care and transport as soon as possible. The two physicians and respiratory therapist from Surrey were able to support the medical team at the hospital until an air ambulance arrived early Tuesday.

The patient was flown by air ambulance to a Lower Mainland hospital and is stable.

Fraser Health thanks everyone who made this transfer possible, including first responders, CN Rail employees, and BC Emergency Health Services.

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UBC Engineering’s Vikram Yadav named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 The 2021 cohort of Top 40 honourees was announced on Thursday.

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Established by management consulting company Caldwell Partners in 1995, the annual award “recognizes exceptional achievement by 40 outstanding Canadians who are under the age of 40.” Recipients are selected — this year, from a pool of 1,200 nominees — based on four main criteria: vision and innovation, leadership, impact and influence, and social responsibility.

“I’m honoured to be included in a group of such remarkable individuals, and immensely grateful to my colleagues, students, mentors and funding partners for their support through the years,” said Yadav. “I hope this recognition will help highlight the significant role that synthetic biology can play in key areas like manufacturing, health care, climate action and equitable social development, and maybe inspire others to enter this exciting field.”

One of Canada’s leading researchers in synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology, Yadav has built a highly interdisciplinary and impactful innovation portfolio that includes breakthrough technologies such as bacteria-powered solar cells and enhanced toxin-eating microorganisms. To date, his work has led to six patents — all licensed to commercial partners — and ongoing collaborations with several companies.

Among the Yadav Lab’s many notable projects are: * Next-generation vaccine biomanufacturing processes: Yadav’s team has engineered cells that can dynamically distribute cellular resources between biomass and product formation, resulting in dramatic improvements in the productivity of biochemical manufacturing processes. * The world’s first bacterial solar cell: Producing the highest current densities for a biogenic photovoltaic device, Yadav’s bacterial solar cells have the potential to cut the cost of solar cells, revolutionize the fabrication of bio-hybrid photovoltaic materials and unleash the field of “nature-derived” organic optoelectronics. * Advanced drug development systems: Combining data science, metabolic engineering and formulation science, Yadav’s group has developed a rapid, low-cost methodology to advance a drug molecule from concept to formulated product. It has already been used to successfully take two products to the clinical testing stage. * Tailings pond-detoxifying bacteria: The Yadav Lab developed a “cocktail” of microorganisms that can eliminate — quickly, cost-effectively and with no negative environmental impact — difficult-to-remove toxic compounds from oil sands tailings ponds. A spin-off company, Metabolik Technologies, was acquired by Allonnia last year in one of the largest transactions in the environmental biotechnology sector’s history.

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BC welcomes Health Canada’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 B.C.’S Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Friday said that British Columbia welcomed the news that Health Canada has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 pediatric vaccine for children aged five to 11.

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“We will share detailed information early next week about B.C.’s plan for vaccines for children five to 11.”

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Surrey Police Service unveils uniform SURREY’S new municipal police service on Tuesday unveiled the uniform that will be worn by its first group of frontline police officers who will be operationally deployed, beginning at the end of November.

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) said that the arrival of its uniforms was a historic occasion – particularly for the officers who will be among the first to hit the streets as SPS officers later this month.

“To join a new organization and contribute to the building of a progressive police organization in a fast-growing city, takes courage and commitment. The SPS uniform represents the culmination of much of that effort,” it noted.

The SPS uniform features padded duty belts, lightweight soft body armour, external carrier with “Quickloc” side at-

tachments, and radio and equipment holders which maximize comfort and weight distribution to minimize strain and injury.

“The Surrey Police Service uniform, fit and materials were selected based on durability, comfort, and functionality, as well as feedback from our experienced police officers,” said Chief Constable Norm

Lipinski. “Employee wellness is a priority for SPS, and that extends to the uniform and equipment we have carefully selected for our officers.”

SPS officers will be carrying 9mm Glocks with mounted lights, slash and puncture resistant duty gloves, tourniquets, and CEWS (conducted energy weapons). Prior to

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the SPS uniform feature 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 and fess pattern repeat on the external carrier to further distinguish SPS officers from other municipal officers in

British Columbia. These design features highlight the fact that SPS is a local police service that is tailor-made for and accountable to Surrey residents.

By November 30, the first group of experienced SPS officers will begin to be assigned to duties within the RCMP Municipal Police Unit in Surrey (Surrey RCMP).

This is the first step in the phased, integrated transition process that is being managed by the Surrey Policing Transition Trilateral Committee, which is comprised of representatives from the three levels of government.

The SPS and the RCMP will be sharing more details on this first deployment and what residents can expect in the coming weeks.

Learn more about Surrey’s policing transition at www. surreypolice.ca/about/policing-transition.

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Richmond RCMP Toy Drive on November 20 RICHMOND RCMP will be hosting the 7th annual Richmond RCMP Toy Drive in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund, another program of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, on November 20.

The Toy Drive will take place in the parking lot of Lansdowne Centre located at 5300 No.3 Road between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“Our passion and commitment to the toy drive comes from the need our officers witness everyday in our community,” says Chief Superintendent Will Ng, Officer-in-charge Richmond RCMP. “We don’t want any family or child to wake up Christmas morning to an empty tree which is why we have organized this event for the past seven years.”

Thanks to a generous community donation, Ng will be in a dunk tank on the day of the

event. More details will be available later this week on @RichmondRCMP twitter account.

“This continues to be an amazing partnership between Richmond RCMP and Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives,” says Ed Gavsie, President and CEO of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives. “The need in our community is much greater than many people realize.”

In addition to toys for kids, there is also a need for books or gifts for the teenage years. Those wishing to make donations before November 20, can visit any of the advance toy drop locations, located at: * All Richmond Public Libraries * West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No.1 Road * Richmond RCMP Main Detachment, 11411 No.5 Road

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No pre-entry molecular test requirement for short visits abroad from November 30 EFFECTIVE November 30, fully vaccinated individuals with right of entry to Canada who depart and re-enter the country within 72 hours of leaving Canada will not have to present a pre-entry molecular test, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced on Friday.

This exemption is only for trips originating in Canada taken by fully vaccinated Canadian citizens, permanent residents or individuals registered under the Indian Act, who depart and re-enter by land or by air and can demonstrate that they have been away from Canada for less than 72 hours.

This exemption extends to accompanying children under 12, and individuals with medical contraindications to vaccination.

Also effective November 30, Canada will expand the list of COVID-19 vaccines that travellers can receive to be considered fully vaccinated for the purpose of travel to Canada. The list will include Sinopharm, Sinovac and COVAXIN, matching the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing.

The Government of Canada is also announcing that as of January 15, 2022, certain groups of travellers, who are currently exempt from entry requirements, will only be allowed to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated with one of the vaccines approved for entry into Canada. These groups include: * individuals travelling to reunite with family (unvaccinated children under 18 years of age will retain exemption if travelling to reunite with an immediate or extended family member who is a Canadian, permanent resident, or person registered under the Indian Act); * international students who are 18 years old and older; * professional and amateur athletes; * individuals with a valid work permit, in-

Missing: Bhavneet Singh of Surrey SURREY RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Bhavneet Singh.

Bhavneet was reported missing on Thursday, November 11. He was last seen on Tuesday, November 9 at 7 a.m. in the 7300-block of 146A Street in Surrey.

cluding temporary foreign workers (outside of those in agriculture and food processing); and * essential service providers, including truck drivers.

After January 15, 2022, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated foreign nationals will only be allowed to enter Canada if they meet the criteria for limited exceptions, which apply to certain groups such as agricultural and food processing workers, marine crew members, those entering on compassionate grounds, new permanent residents, resettling refugees and some children under the age of 18. Exempt unvaccinated travellers will continue to be subject to testing, quarantine, and other entry requirements.

Non-exempt unvaccinated or partially vaccinated foreign nationals will be prohibited entry into Canada.

Starting November 30, vaccination will be required for travel within and out of Canada. A valid COVID-19 molecular test will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination unless travellers are eligible for one of the limited exemptions, such as a medical inability to be vaccinated. Travellers should contact their airline or railway

company to obtain the necessary form and submit it in accordance with their carrier’s approval process as of November 30.

The Government of Canada said its response to the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to prioritize the health and safety of Canadians. As vaccination levels, case

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Trudeau and Horgan wish a happy Guru Nanak Gurpurab PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday issued the following statement to mark the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: “Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the birth of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. “On this important day for Sikhs, family and friends typically gather to honour the birth and life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji by reading from the holy Guru Granth Sahib Ji scriptures, singing hymns, and volunteering in the community. While celebrations may look different again this year as we continue to follow public health guidelines to keep everyone safe, this anniversary remains a time for Sikh communities to reflect on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings of

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“Over the past year and a half, we have seen Sikh Canadians across the country embody these values. They

have shown incredible generosity by being there for their communities through seva – selfless service. They have made food for people in need, distributed care packages for neighbours, and sewn masks for seniors in long-term care homes.

“Canada is proudly home to one of the largest Sikh populations in the world.

Today, I encourage all Canadians to reflect on the important contributions Sikh Canadians make to our country, as we work to create a better future for everyone.

“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I offer our best wishes to everyone celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji today.”

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John Horgan Photo: BC NDP website said: “Today marks the 552nd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of the Sikh religion. This is a

time of celebration for Sikhs in British Columbia and around the world.

“Guru Nanak Dev Ji challenged discrimination and shared a central message of equality for all, regardless of gender, religion or background. We can all learn from and live by the values of unity, selflessness and service that are embodied within his teachings.

“On this important day, we also recognize the significant contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to British Columbia. B.C. is home to more Sikhs than anywhere else in Canada, with well-established communities throughout the province.

“On behalf of all British Columbians, I extend my warmest wishes for a happy Guru Nanak Gurpurab!”

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Violent crimes, organized crime gangs, timely response to urgent calls for police service are top priorities for Surrey citizens THE top three policing priorities for Surrey citizens are violent crimes (91%), organized crime gangs (88%), and timely response to urgent calls for police service (86%), according to a three-part community consultation project that was undertaken by the Surrey Police Service (SPS) and the Surrey Police Board from June to October.

Other priorities: * 90% of residents want SPS officers to have body-worn cameras; * Most important criteria for SPS officers: representative of Surrey’s culture and diversity (64% somewhat/very important), and fluency in another language (63%); * Strong community support for an SPS School Resource Officer program informed by best practice programs in other jurisdictions and tailored to the needs of Surrey schools and students; * Desire for the creation of a Community Safety Officer or Special Municipal Constable program.

The researchers involved in the project detailed a number of key findings and recommendations in their reports, which are available on the SPS and Surrey Police Board websites.

The community consultation project will provide the foundation for the development of a community policing model and SPS’s first strategic plan. The results of this consultation are available to the public, including the two reports completed by independent researchers and an executive summary, which has been translated into four additional languages.

This community consultation initiative included a community survey, designed by Dr. Eli Sopow and delivered by Insights West Market Research, and stakeholder interviews and focus groups, which were designed and delivered by Dr. Curt Griffiths, a professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Simon Fraser Univer-

The Surrey Police Board and the SPS leadership team will use the results from this consultation to inform SPS’s first strategic plan. The plan will be developed in the fall of 2021 and released in early 2022. This input will also be used to develop a community policing service delivery model for SPS, which will be operationalized when SPS becomes the official police agency of jurisdiction for Surrey.

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In total, over 1,200 Surrey citizens were consulted during this project. The SPS said it was important to gather qualitative and quantitative information that is representative of Surrey’s total population and its many diverse groups. The sample sizes used for this consultation are considered statistically accurate for Surrey’s population by the researchers involved in this project. Input was gathered from Indigenous leaders, seniors, the differently abled, school officials, the LGBTQ2S+ community, the private sector, organizations focused on housing, mental health and addictions, newcomers, youth, and others.

While this consultation project was solely focused on the future development of SPS, the survey included an open-ended portion which some respondents used to voice their opinion of the policing transition in Surrey.

Six percent (6%) of residents who provided their opinion of Surrey policing priorities indicated their support for keeping the RCMP as the policing service for the city.

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Did you know that the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in three women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime? This is even more likely to occur amongst 2SLBGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous women.

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From rape and sexual assault to normalized sexual harassment and psychological abuse, gender-based violence and discrimination happens every day, in every place that we work, learn and live. Listening and believing survivors is one of the first steps we can take towards ending gender-based violence.

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SURREY RCMP are looking for the rightful owners of cash found — and also encouraging the public to make a police report if they lose a large sum of cash.

On June 4, a large amount of cash was located in a box of clothing donated to a thrift store in the 6900-block of King George Boulevard and subsequently turned in to the Surrey RCMP. It is believed that the box was donated between May 30 and June 2.

And just last month, on October 28, two Surrey citizens located cash in a parking lot in the 15100-block of 100 Avenue and turned it in to Surrey RCMP. “The actions of our community members who found the cash have demonstrated genuine integrity. They have turned the money over to police in hopes it could be returned to its rightful owners,” said Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer Sarbjit K. Sangha. “If you lose a large sum of cash, it is important to make a police report in order to increase the chances of having your money returned.”

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“Bullet-proof” wardrobe featured in Crime Stoppers’ new “Guns and Gangs” anonymous tips ad campaign WITH the number of brazen gang-related shootings seen locally in the past year, where innocent people could be accidently injured or even killed, Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is reviving its “guns and gangs” advertising campaign.

RCMP Chief Superintendent Ghalib Bhayani, Lower Mainland District Operations Officer and Assistant District Commander LMD, Staff-Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) and Linda Annis, Executive Director, Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers, were among those who made the announcement on Tuesday.

A “world where we all need to wear bullet-proof protection as part of our everyday wardrobe” is at the centre of the advertisements which will start appearing this week. They’re designed to make us all look twice, think about the impact of gang shootings on our community and suggest where we might be headed if some-

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One charged in homicide at Richmond restaurant CHARGES have been laid in the September 18, 2020 shooting at Richmond’s Manzo Itamae Japanese Restaurant at 9020 Capstan Way, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced on Wednesday.

On Monday, November 15, 2021, 23-year-old Richard Charles Reed was charged with firstdegree murder for the shooting death of 44-yearold Jian Jun Zhu by the B.C. Prosecution Service.

Five additional counts were laid against Reed.

On September 18, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Richmond RCMP responded to reports of gunshots at the Richmond restaurant. First responders found two men with gunshot wounds.

One of the victims, Zhu, died the following day at the hospital. The second victim was transported to hospital and was treated for non-lifethreatening injuries. Zhu was known to police but is not connected to the ongoing Lower Mainland Gang Conflict..

No further details surrounding Reed’s involvement will be released as the matter will be proceeding in court, IHIT said.

IHIT Sgt. David Lee said: “There are additional persons involved in this brazen shooting. Homicide investigators are still investigating and will seek out and arrest all those who are responsible.”

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“Of course, things aren’t really that bad, but we’re trying to prove a point,” said Annis.

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Indian Summer Arts Society announces ‘Culture Lab: Artist as Healer’ bursary for South Asian artists THE Indian Summer Arts Society on Tuesday announced the launch of the ‘Culture Lab: Artist as Healer’ program and invited South Asian artists to apply for a $25,000 bursary by November 29 at 11:59 p.m.

The project resources South Asian artists who live and work in the Metro Vancouver region in any medium or discipline to work collab-

oratively with other artists, mentors, and medical and wellness communities to develop healing methodologies through art. The selected artist (or collective) will receive a $25,000 stipend for five months and additional funds of up to $20,000 to cover associated costs.

“South Asian healing practices are many and varied, as is the art cre-

ated in the community,” said Sirish Rao, Indian Summer Festival’s Artistic Director. “We explore what could be possible if we created a space and resources for artists to collaborate with the wellness community, and reclaim the position of the artist in society as a healer.

There’s no denying over the past two years, the arts have gotten us through these tough times.”

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Dr. Arun Garg, who set up the South Asian Health Institute at Fraser Health Authority and is the former President of the BCMA, is a mentor and partner in the project. He said: “It is rare for an arts organization to reach across disciplines in the way that ISAS has consistently done.

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Free screening for Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story on November 20 at Vancouver Playhouse IF you follow the Toronto Raptors in any way then you’ll have heard of Superfan Nav Bhatia before. As popular as any Canadian sports team, Bhatia is known for being the ultimate fan, having attended every Raptors game on home court, ever! Now, for the first time, fans are being invited behind the scenes to learn more about the Superfan himself and his journey.

Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story chronicles the story of his early life as an immigrant in Canada, to 1995 when he was the guy with a turban and beard at all the games, to becoming pop culture phenomenon, the Raptors Superfan. The documentary includes interviews with family, friends and celebrities such as comedian Russell Peters, NBA superstars Vince Carter and Isiah Thomas and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, among others.

Having grown up in India, Bhatia immigrated to Canada after anti-Sikh riots erupted across the nation in 1984, in search of a safer environment. However, upon arriving in Toronto, he was hit with a similar but different type of discrimination. He was told he’d have to remove his turban and shave his beard to find a job and fit in, both of which are symbols deeply connected to Bhatia’s Sikh identity. In a new country, he was once again being asked to leave his faith behind, but Bhatia didn’t give in. He eventually found work selling cars, however, he continued to be a target for racism and discrimination because he looked different.

These memories are a far cry from the present day, in which Bhatia is a successful businessman owning four dealerships of his own, but is also the Superfan. He acted as grand marshal for the Raptors’ Championship homecoming parade, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, and is the only fan to receive the 2019 Championship ring. The documentary also shares more about the Nav Bhatia Foundation and how the Raptors and Bhatia have worked together over the years to create positive environments for youth and South Asian communities.

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EVENTS South Asian Adults and Seniors Yoga: Yoga classes will be conducted by Gunwant Kaur Chana, expert yoga instructor, on Monday, November 22 and Thursday, November 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. on both days. All the participants are requested to join those who have already been double vaccinated and they should bring a facemask and a yoga mat with them and follow social distancing for placing yoga mats. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, 8321 140 Street at 604507- 9945 for registration and further information.

umentary before the National Broadcast date, Good Karma Studios is hosting special theatrical screenings of the film across four cities – Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto and Ottawa, sponsored by Mcdadi Real Estate in association with Tangerine Bank. We the West Basketball Festival will be co-hosting the free Red Carpet Screenings in Vancouver and Victoria on November 20 and 21, respectively.

Bhatia alongside producer Rinku Ghei will be attending the Vancouver and Victoria screenings.

Vancouver Event Details: What: Red Carpet Screening of Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story Location: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver) Time: 6:30 p.m. Red Carpet 8 p.m. Screening Begins 9 p.m. Q&A With Nav Bhatia and the producers Dress Code: Be prepared to strut your stuff on the Red Carpet.

It’s suggested you dress to impress.

How: Those wishing to attend can enter the raffle for tickets at www.superfandoc.com.

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Superfan: The Nav Bhatia Story airs nationally on December 3 at 9 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem.

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Surrey’s Annual Tree Lighting Festival Celebration Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas Tree at Surrey Tree Lighting Festival 2019. Photo: City of Surrey The City of Surrey’s annual Tree Lighting Festival celebration takes place this Saturday (November 20) from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Civic Plaza.

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9 p.m. (Main Stage) – Ludic headliner performance Location: Surrey Civic Plaza at 13450 104 Avenue For the full schedule, visit surrey.ca/ treelighting/schedule Additional highlights include over 20 local Surrey performers, choirs, holiday groups and children’s acts, new immersive light displays, Enchanted Eats presented by Dished, family activities, and free hot chocolate.

The Surrey Food Bank and the Surrey Christmas Bureau will be on site collecting donations.

For more information, visit surrey.ca/ treelighting.

Vancouver Christmas Market The Vancouver Christmas Market returns home to Jack Poole Plaza (downtown Vancouver at the Olympic Cauldron), lighting up the holiday season with an expanded six-week schedule from November 13 to December 24. Now in its 11th year, the German-inspired market is both the longest-running and largest Christmas Market – and the only European Christmas Market – in Vancouver. * Vancouver Christmas Market event dates include: November 13 – 18: open 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Simplify process to visit Sri Kartarpur Sahib, Punjab Chief Minister urges India and Pakistan Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab): (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday urged the national governments of India and Pakistan to simplify the procedure for obtaining permission to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib.

The Chief Minister, while interacting with the media after returning from Sri Kartarpur Sahib, said this is a historic occasion as the corridor has been reopened after the pandemic.

He also tweeted: ““Feeling extremely blessed to get an opportunity to pay obeisance at Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan to commemorate 552nd Parkash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev ji.

Praying for ‘Chardi Kala’ & ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’. Let’s follow Guru ji’s teachings of love, peace, secularism & brotherhood.”

Channi said that it is the need of the hour that both the national governments of India and Pakistan should make concerted efforts for simplifying the process to enable pilgrims for obtaining permission to pay reverence at this holy shrine.

Channi said it would help facilitate the pilgrims to visit this sacred shrine thereby saving their time, money and energy.

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He said this will be helpful in ushering a new era of unprecedented progress and prosperity in the state. Besides, giving impetus to economic activity in the region it will also help in improving people to people contact between both the countries.

The Chief Minister also thanked the people of Pakistan and the administration for showering lots of love and affection on him and his family during their visit to Sri Kartarpur Sahib.

He also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan for taking this historic initiative of reopening the corridor.

Channi said he had been urging the Prime Minister since long to reopen this corridor thereby cherishing long-time aspiration of

Sikh ‘sangat’ to pay reverence at this sacred shrine.

THE announcement of the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor came on Tuesday, just two days ahead of Gurupurab, the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on Twitter.

The government’s move came after a Sikh delegation on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to reopen the corridor.

The Sikh pilgrimage corridor, connecting the Darbar Singh Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan from Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in Gurdaspur in Punjab, was closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shah said that the decision taken by the Prime Minister shows the Union government’s reverence

towards Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the Sikh community.

“In a major decision, that will benefit large numbers of Sikh pilgrims, PM @Narendramodi govt has decided to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow, Nov 17. This decision reflects the immense reverence of Modi govt towards Guru Nanak Dev Ji and our Sikh community,” Shah tweeted.

The Home Minister said: “The nation is all set to celebrate the Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji on November 19, and I am sure that Modi government’s decision to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib corridor will further boost the joy and happiness across the country.”

After the Union Government’s announcement, former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh thanked the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister for reopening the Kartarpur Corridor.

“There could not have been a better occasion than now for opening of the corridor as thousands of devotees will get the chance to pay their obeisance at the holy shrine on the Guruparab day itself,” Amarinder Singh said in a statement here.

The Kartarpur corridor gives access to the Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan without a visa.

Darbar Sahib is believed to be the final resting place of Guru Nanak Dev ji.

The foundation stone for the Kartarpur Sahib corridor was laid on November 26, 2018, and the corridor was completed on the 550th birth anniversary of the Sikh Guru in 2019.

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Australia Prime Minister announces new Consulate General in Bengaluru Bengaluru, (IANS): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the opening of a new Consulate General in Bengaluru during his virtual inaugural address at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) here on Wednesday.

“I’m pleased to let you know that Australia is also seeking to establish a new Consulate General in Bengaluru. Bengaluru is the world’s fastest growing technology hub, and of course we want to be a part of it. It is home to a third of India’s unicorn companies,” Morrison said.

“Australia’s new mission in Bengaluru would expand our diplomatic presence in India to five posts. Australia will deepen its ties with India’s innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs, as well as the Indian government at all levels,” he added.

Morrison said the he is delighted to join the Bengaluru Tech Summit.

“I want to thank my good friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, for once again hosting what is the region’s largest technology event,” he said.

“Our countries share a deep friendship – ‘mateship’ as we say in Australia, or as you say, ‘maitri’. Australia and India are diverse, multicultural and liberal democracies which seek a world that is prosperous, safe and

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Sexual intent of the offender, not skin-to-skin contact, forms assault: Supreme Court New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court said on Thursday that the most important ingredient for sexual assault under the POCSO Act is sexual intent, and not skin-to-skin contact with the child, as it set aside the Bombay High Court judgement which held that skin-to-skin contact was necessary for invoking charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. In a majority judgment, a bench comprising justices U.U. Lalit and Bela M. Trivedi said that it would lead to a very detrimental situation, frustrating the very object of the Act, inasmuch as in that case touching the sexual or nonsexual parts of the body of a child with gloves, condoms, sheets or with cloth, though done with sexual intent would not amount to an offence of sexual assault under Section 7 of the POCSO Act. The bench said the most important ingredient for constituting the offence of sexual assault under Section 7 of the Act is the “sexual intent” and not the “skin-to-skin” contact with the child.

Justice S. Ravindra Bhat gave a separate judgment where he concurred with the majority judgment dismissing the appeals.

The bench emphasised that the act of touching any sexual part of the body of a child with sexual intent or any other act involving physical contact with sexual intent, could not be trivialised or held insignificant or peripheral so as to exclude such act from the purview of “sexual assault” under Section 7 of the POSCO Act. Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra, appearing on behalf of the accused through the Supreme Court legal services committee, contended that the phrases ‘sexual intent’, ‘touches’ and ‘physical contact’ have not been defined in the POCSO Act. However, the explanation to Section 11 states that any question which involves ‘sexual

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intent’ shall be a question of fact.

Luthra contended that since ‘sexual assault’ is defined under the POCSO Act, the definition of the words ‘assault’ or ‘criminal force’ contained in the IPC cannot be imported into the POCSO Act, though permitted under Section 2(2) of the POCSO Act. The bench said Luthra’s submission that the expression ‘physical contact’ used in Section 7 has to be construed as ‘skin-to-skin’ contact cannot be accepted.

The top court said that it cannot be oblivious to the fact that the impact of traumatic sexual assault committed on children of tender age could endure during their entire life, and may also have an adverse effect on their mental state.

“The suffering of the victims in certain cases may be immeasurable,” it added.

The top court said: “The word ‘touch’ has been used specifically with regard to the sexual parts of the body, whereas the word ‘physical contact’ has been used for any other act. Therefore, the act of touching the sexual part of body or any other act involving physical contact, if done with ‘sexual intent’, would amount to ‘sexual assault’ within the meaning of Section 7 of the POCSO Act.” The bench said that restricting the interpretation of the words ‘touch’ or ‘physical contact’ to ‘skin-to-skin’ contact would not only be a narrow and pedantic interpretation of the provision contained in Section 7 of the POCSO Act, but would also lead to an absurd interpretation of the said provision.

On September 30, the Supreme Court had reserved its judgment on appeals challenging the Bombay High Court verdict, acquitting a person under the Act, after he pressed a girl’s breast over her dress, on the ground that there was no skin-to-skin contact.

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The dead reptile was found in the vessel used to cook ‘upma’ as breakfast. All the students of eighth and ninth grades are undergoing treatment at a hospital.

The incident took place in Vishwaradhya Vidyavardhaka Residential School in Abbetumkur village.

Students who had breakfast fell sick. The small snake was discovered in the vessel while breakfast was being served.

Panic gripped the hostel following the incident.

They were rushed to Pri-

President greets citizens on eve of Guru Nanak Jayanti New Delhi (IANS): Greeting his fellow citizens on the eve of the 552nd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday appealed all to follow the footsteps of Guru Nanak and strengthen the spirit of harmony and unity in the society.

“On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I extend my warm greetings to all Indians, especially the Sikh community, settled in India and abroad,” the President said in a message.

“The implicit message of love, compassion and sacrifice in the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev promotes spiritual progress of humankind. His thoughts encourage us to emulate the ideals of peace and brotherhood in our lives. Guru Nanak Dev, while leading the life of a simple householder, emphasised upon service as a means to attain ‘Ek Omkar Satnam, Karta Purakh’,” the communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan said quoting Kovind.

“Let us all follow the foot-steps of Guru

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The Superintendent of Police of Yadgir, visited the ailing students.

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Supreme Court appoints former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri case

New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is concerned about guaranteeing an impartial and fair investigation, as it appointed justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, to monitor the Lakhimpur Kheri violence probe.

The top court also reconstituted the SIT (Special Investigation Team) investigating the incident and appointed IPS officer S.B. Shiradkar as its head.

During the hearing, a bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana said: “We appoint Rakesh Kumar Jain (retired judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court) … to ensure absolute impartiality in the investigation of the case.”

The bench, in its order, said: “This court is equally concerned about guaranteeing an impartial, fair, just and thorough investigation into the incident which has resulted in such a tragic loss of lives of protesters as well as some other persons.”

The bench, also comprising justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, expressed its disapproval of the slow pace, manner and outcome of the investigation conducted so far, as well as the composition of the SIT charged with investigating the matter.

The bench noted that the Supreme Court and high courts are the “sentinels of justice” that ensure that the rule of law and constitutional guarantees of a fair and impartial investigation into alleged criminality are upheld.

The bench said it is appointing justice Jain, to monitor the ongoing investigation so as to ensure transparency, fairness and absolute impartiality in the outcome of the investigation in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, which is to be conducted in a time-bound manner.

“We thus deem it appropriate to reconstitute the SIT hereinafter to preserve the faith and trust of people in the criminal administration of the justice system,” said the top court.

It further added: “We, therefore, deem it appropriate to direct reconstitution of the SIT infused with directly recruited IPS officers who do not hail from the state of Uttar Pradesh though are allocated to UP cadre.”

The short-listed officers of the SIT are S.B. Shiradkar IPS (Indian Police Service), Additional Director General, Intelligence HQ, hailing from Nanded, Maharashtra (Head of SIT); Padmaja Chauhan, IPS, Inspector General; and Preetinder Singh, IPS, Deputy Inspector General.

The bench said the newly constituted SIT shall be free to seek assistance from, and/or associate with or include the local police of Lakhimpur Kheri for taking the ongoing investigation to its logical conclusion under the continuous monitoring of the judge.

“The SIT shall make all efforts to conclude the investigation expeditiously and file the chargesheet,” said the court, and directed the Uttar Pradesh government to provide all assistance to the monitoring judge.

The violence occurred on October 3, resulting in the death of eight persons, including four farmers who were allegedly mowed down by the vehicles in the convoy of Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister and BJP MP Ajay Kumar Mishra.

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Congress MP asks Punjab Chief Minister to ensure quota to Mazhabi Sikhs, Balmikis New Delhi (IANS): Congress MP from Anandpur Sahib Manish Tewari has fired off a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to ensure reservation to Mazhabi Sikhs and Balmikis.

In a three-page letter written on November 8, Tewari said, “I am requesting Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to kindly ensure 50 per cent reservation granted to Mazhabi Sikhs & Balmikis out of 22.5 per cent way back in 1975, is upheld when matter comes up before a 7 or 9-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court when constituted shortly.”

The matter pertains to a Punjab government circular of 1975 which says 50 per cent reservation will be granted to Mazhabi Sikhs and

Balmikis out of 22.5 per cent in the reserved category of the Scheduled Caste.

The circular was struck down by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2006 and an SLP (Special Leave Petition) was dismissed by the Supreme Court in 2008. The matter is pending before the Supreme Court in the larger bench.

The Congress MP wants that the matter be taken seriously as Channi is himself from the Scheduled Caste. The state has highest population of the Scheduled Caste in the country. But Tewari raising the issue has political ramification ahead of the Punjab elections, where the Congress is eyeing Dalit votes.

Congress MP from the state has been critical of the new Chief Minister on the Border Se-

Manish Tewari curity Force issue and removal of Advocate General of the state.

Manish Tewari on Friday had asked the state government to move the Supreme Court.

Responding to Akali Dal’s allegation that he supported the notification, the Congress leader said: “My advice to the Punjab government has always been to file an original suit under Article 131 in the Supreme Court to get the order quashed.”

Last week, Tewari had targeted his own government saying: “It has been close to a month now when Central Government by notification extended BSF operational remit in Punjab to 50 km. Why till now notification has not been challenged by the Punjab Government under Article 131 in the Supreme Court of India? Is opposition to it mere tokenism?”

Punjab must be considered as security case for budgetary allocation: State Finance Minister Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab has always stood against external intrusions and hence must be considered as a security case, not just as an economic case at the time of budgetary allocation, state Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal said here on Tuesday.

Badal made the demand during a virtual discussion with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on stepping up investment, infrastructure and growth in the country.

While strongly recommending special packages to wean away the agrarian state to industries, the Finance Minister apprised the Union minister that the land-locked state also deserves special packages on a par with its neighbouring states such as Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, saying that the biological chain of Punjab is very strong and its people are very hard working.

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“Let not the geography of Punjab define its future as the state fought for the nation in 1947, 1962, 1965 and 1971, besides the 10 years war against terrorism which was sponsored by “our friends” across the border,” added Badal.

Punjab needs some nourishment from the Centre as the state is facing new age challenges in transition of agriculture, the Finance Minister said, while urging the Union Finance Minister to come out with some schemes like the ones given to industry so that Punjab could successfully migrate to other crops or animal husbandry from the two-crop pattern.

It will not only increase the income of the farmers but also help in conservation of groundwater and solve the problem of stubble-burning which is again a burning issue in the country.

Badal sought the allotment of a pharma park, a food park and a textile park for Punjab, which will act as a game changing step for the state.

As far as power generation is concerned, Badal said Punjab is the farthest destination from coal mines and actually “we want to switch from fossil fuels to either solar or gas if possible. If we can somehow retire our coal-fired power stations, power will become cheap in the state.”

He said Punjab has very good infrastructure in terms of logistics and everything, but there are missing links in railways, including at Patti

Manpreet Singh Badal and Makhu, Rajpura and Mohali, and Beas and Qaddian.

“You will be presenting a railway budget with the Union budget. If these links of just 20-30 km can find favour in your budget, Punjab would be very well placed in terms of railways and travelers won’t have to make round trips to Ambala to get to Rajasthan or Gujarat,” said Badal.

He urged the Union Finance Minister to look for options to provide services to the citizens at their doorsteps using technology. He also urged her to ask the Union Health Minister to start the National Institute of Virology as soon as possible.

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Supreme Court dismisses pleas against appointment of Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta New Delhi (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed petitions against the Punjab and Haryana High Court order, which upheld the appointment of Dinkar Gupta as Punjab Director General of Police.

A bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao, Sanjiv Khanna and B.R. Gavai dismissed the petitions filed by IPS officers Siddharth Chattopadhyay and Mohammad Mustafa, challenging February 7, 2019 order appointing Gupta as the Punjab DGP. The top court had reserved the order in the matter in September this year.

Additional Solicitor General Aman Lekhi, representing the Union Public Service Commission, had submitted that 2009 draft guidelines were legal, binding and in conformity with the Prakash Singh judgment.

The counsel, representing Chattopadhyay, had argued that his client was considered unfit, since Suresh Arora, the then DGP, being the ex officio member of the empanelment committee for the selection of the post of DGP

Dinkar Gupta had reason to be biased against him. Mustafa’s counsel had argued that the appointment process for Gupta was tailor-made.

Kejriwal indulges in blame game on pollution: Punjab Minister New Delhi (IANS): Slamming the Aam Adami Party (AAP) for wrongly blaming the Punjab farmers for Delhi pollution, Punjab Industries Minister Gurkirat Singh on Monday said that the Arvind Kejriwalled Delhi government has indulged in the blame game to save its own skin as it has completely failed to control pollution in the national capital.

Talking on industrial growth in Punjab, the Cabinet minister said the state government had taken several steps for creating ease of doing business and ensuring stable growth of the industrial sector in Punjab.

He said that the Congress-led Punjab government has brought investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore [Rs 1 trillion] in the state, which has not only given a much-needed boost to the economy but also generated employment.

The minister said that the government recently organised a two-day Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit during which renowned industrialists reiterated to further invest in the Punjab to expand their businesses.

He said the state government has set up the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion as the single point of contact to facilitate investors.

The new industrial policy with detailed schemes and operational guidelines was implemented with the sole motive of becoming the number one destination for investors and business in the country.

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Punjab waives income limit on pension of Olympians Chandigarh (IANS): Acceding to a long-pending demand of former Olympians, Punjab Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Pargat Singh on Monday announced to waive the condition of income limit on pension of medal winner international players.

An announcement to this regard was made by the minister during an interaction with former players held here regarding formulation of new sports policy.

He said instead of big stadiums, the major thrust will be laid on establishing coaching centres.

Pargat Singh said, in order to streamline sports in the state, a 20-member committee comprising of players of various games is being constituted so that benefit can be taken from their vast experience and expertise in field of sports.

The minister said the government is in process of formulating a policy wherein the services of the players recruited under sports quota will be taken by the department.

He exhorted such government officers to voluntarily opt for this scheme to uplift the level of sports in the state. He advocated that at level of coming into service these players must give preference to department only.

The minister also called upon the players to render services to the Education Department so that foundation of sports can be laid at early age.

He said that the department has set a target

Pargat Singh of associating 500,000 youth of the state under sports. For creating an atmosphere of sports in the state corporate firms, private companies and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) will be roped in.

Meanwhile, former Olympians lauded the Sports Minister for involving them to prepare the sports policy. They also gave their suggestions to inculcate sporting spirit amongst the youth from a very young age.

They said that it is for the first time that any Sports Minister has held a meeting with them on this important issue.

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26 MUNICH, GERMANY: The collaboration between BMW and super pop group Coldplay will witness a new highlight. Following the successful hit “Higher Power” synced in the BMW i4/ix purpose film and the British band’s performance in the virtual world of BMW JOYTOPIA at the IAA Mobility in Munich, BMW will now provide the world’s first ever mobile, rechargeable show battery for the bands upcoming Music Of The Spheres World Tour. In the summer of 2022, the four musicians are also scheduled to perform in Frankfurt and Berlin.

The show battery will provide the necessary electric power during the live performances with more than 40 recyclable car batteries, making the series of concerts more sustainable and one of the greenest tours in music history. The collaboration between BMW and Coldplay sets new benchmarks and could become the blueprint for the entire live industry.

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MERCEDES-BENZ Canada has announced the full deployment of groundbreaking new technology that will redefine automotive maintenance and service technician training, leading to faster and more precise vehicle servicing for customers and dealers across the country.

Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support, pow ered by Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist, is a powerful, mixed reality automotive maintenance system.

Beginning in July 2021, Mercedes-Benz Canada became the first automotive company in the country to deploy the technology to every dealership in its national network. All MercedesBenz dealerships across the country now feature this technology, which offers fully bilingual applications.

The primary use of the technology allows dealership service technicians to wear the HoloLens 2 headset – an untethered, self-contained holographic device - to work hands-free.

Whether simply inspecting a vehicle to make decisions about body repair or to solve more complex situations that require a collaborative diagnostic plan, the technician can share realtime views and sounds of the vehicle while talking with Mercedes-Benz technical specialists

will be provided by partly recycled BMW i3 batteries. The show battery

located across Canada and around the world.

Sophisticated technical precision is critical given that Mercedes-Benz vehicles are now built with more than 100 million lines of software code - significantly more than the Space Shuttle, an F-35 fighter jet and a pacemaker combined.

With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist, the remote technical specialists work with the onsite technicians in an immersive mixed reality environment and can share intricate 3D images and holograms, see where changes need to be made, annotate the visual information, add documents, and insert instructions to highlight which areas to focus on. This invaluable insight and technological guidance helps complete complex maintenance issues more quickly, and the remote specialists do not need to travel to lend their specialized expertise, let alone leave their office.

Nikhil Ondhia, Vice President, Customer Services, Mercedes-Benz Canada said, “This technology represents a paradigm shift in the automotive industry and how Mercedes-Benz Canada serves its drivers. Our collaboration with Microsoft Canada and the use of Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist is already benefiting drivers and dealers by reducing

will provide the necessary super low emission, electric power and replace the usual diesel and petrol generators, which will in turn result in a significant reduction of the carbon footprint of all the band’s live performances. It will be recharged using a range of renewable sources including solar installations, a kinetic stadium floor, power bikes and generators powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil. The kinetic stadium floor and the power bikes will harness the collective power of the fans themselves.

“We’re proud to partner with BMW to create the world’s first tourable, rechargeable show battery – which will allow us to power our concerts almost entirely from clean, renewable energy”, says Coldplay’s Chris Martin. “ “A common awareness of sustainability has led during recent years to an intensive, creative co-creation process between BMW and Coldplay,” emphasises Jens Thiemer,

Senior Vice President Customer and Brand BMW. “The campaign song, “Higher Power“, marking the launch of our all-electric models BMW iX and BMW i4, as well as Coldplay’s performance at BMWs virtual world of JOYTOPIA during the IAA Mobility, were the first major highlights of our successful cooperation. With the use of second-life batteries from BMW i3 vehicles we are now helping Coldplay’s world tour become even more sustainable.”

The long-standing collaboration between BMW and Coldplay goes back to the year 2014. Then, the band featuring Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman played in front of 1,500 enthusiastic fans, marking the end of their “Ghost Stories Tour” at BMW Welt in Munich.

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The all-new 2022 Ford Maverick is the truck for people who never knew they wanted a truck.

Maverick comes as a standard five-passenger, four-door pickup, with a full-hybrid powertrain and a projected fuel consumption of 5.9 L /100 km in the city* and 800 kilometres** of range on a single tank of gas. Tested and tortured to meet Built Ford Tough standards, Maverick offers ingenious design and storage solutions while enabling customization inside and out.

It all comes with a starting MSRP of $C 25,900.

“The Maverick product proposition is like nothing else out there. It’s a great-looking truck featuring four doors with room for five adults, a standard full-hybrid engine with city fuel economy that beats a Honda Civic***, plenty of towing and hauling for weekend trips or do-it-yourself projects, and it starts under $C 26,000,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. “Maverick challenges the status quo and the stereotypes of what a pick-

up truck can be. We believe it will be compelling to a lot of people who never before considered a truck.”

Its 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder hybrid powertrain delivers 191 horsepower when combined with the electric motor, and 155 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission driving the front wheels.

It features an in-house-designed and manufactured electric traction motor, which is light and powerful. Along with its targeted fuel consumption of 5.9 L /100 km in the city* and 800 kilometres of range on a single tank of gas**, it offers standard payload of 1,500 pounds and the volume to carry a standard ATV, plus it has the capability to tow 2,000 pounds – enough for a pair of personal watercraft or a goodsized pop-up camper trailer.

Those who want more capability can upgrade to a 2.0-litre EcoBoost® gas engine delivering 250 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of “One thing that’s non-negotiable is that Maverick is Built Ford Tough,” said Chris Mazur, a third-generation Ford employee who led development of the all-new pickup as chief engi-

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New 2022 Honda Civic Si Brings the Passion

MarkhaM, ON.: The best-handling, bestequipped and most fun-to-drive Civic Si ever is coming to Honda dealers later this year to entice a new generation of young driving enthusiasts.

Based on the all-new 11th-generation Civic

Sedan, the turbocharged 2022 Civic Si sets a new benchmark for sport compact sedans, with improved dynamic performance and an updated manual transmission now featuring the rev-matching system from the Civic Type R.

Inside, new Si-specific sport seats with embroidered Si logos and red contrast stitching are standard. This also is the first Civic Si with a large 9-inch HD colour touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration and a Bose Centerpoint 2 premium sound system.

The 2022 Civic Si is powered by an updated high-output VTEC® 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with usefully broader power curves than before. The engine’s peak torque of 192 lb.-ft. of torque at 1800-5000 rpm (SAE net) now arrives 300 rpm sooner for a quicker punch off the line and out of tight corners. Performance is also improved at the top of the tach where the engine maintains more output between its 200-horsepower power peak at 6000 rpm (SAE net) and its 6500 rpm redline.

In addition to Normal and Sport driving modes, Si’s updated Drive Mode system now features an Individual mode that allows the driver to individually select engine response,

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Si’s new upper front bumper design is more aggressive, and its rear bumper has been reshaped to reveal two large oval exhaust tips.

A front spoiler hidden under the vehicle and a gloss black rear spoiler mounted atop the trunk lid add downforce to improve high speed stability. Si also features gloss black trim on the exterior mirrors and window surrounds. LED headlights and taillights are standard.

Standard 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels are finished in Si-specific matte black, and a new vibrant, Si-exclusive Blazing Orange Pearl paint colour is available.

Honda leadership in advancing pedestrian safety continues with a new front bumper beam safety plate designed to decrease leg injuries, and a hood with an embossed inner structure designed to improve pedestrian head protection performance.

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Sizzle is in for viewers of Spencer, now on display at The Fifth Avenue Cinemas, Cineplex International Village cinemas and other Cineplex Cinemas across B.C Royal watchers will be highly intrigued with this eye-opener from Elevation Pictures.

Twilight star Kristen Stewart is front and Centre in the lead role here. Like Naomi Watts before her Stewart will definitely have people’s mouths ajar as she plays Lady Diana. Forget about flattery here. Stewart comes on strong as an independent figure who doesn’t exactly play by the Royals rules. All this fault line is exposed during a brief Christmas stay at one of The Queen’s countryside

Sandringham estate in good old Norfolk England.

Being so Frank and provocative it’s doubtful that Ms.Spencer will ever be on the Queen’s wish list in any following year based on what we see unfoldinging here, ,Non Royal watchers will find this film a bit harsh on the Buckingham Palace clan.

The Queen is portrayed as being very domineering in general and on her daughter-in-law in particular while Prince Charles doesn’t exactly come across as Prince Charming. Naturally there

will be two sides to this story. Blue bloods May heap scorn on the Diana portrayed here while detractors of Prince Charles will be in seventh heaven as he really is portrayed as a nasty arrogant control freak, Through it all you can’t deny the freedom loving spirit of Diana Spencer and her love of her two boys - William and Harry and vice versa. High family drama is on tap here along with all the stuffiness of the Monarchy.

Consider the atmosphere of this movie depicting old school pomp and ceremony to be the stuff Robin Leach would revel in on his voyeuristic guilty pleasure Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner) spot on as Major Alistair Gregory the ultimate butler whose steady hand and presence can’t ( and won’t) be denied For more reviews please visit my website moviereviewssite.com

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Oakdale farm and nursery Ltd. located at 2466 216 Street, Langley is urgently looking for 12 fulltime permanent general farm workers to start as soon as possible. Wage rate is $15.20/hour 40 hours a week. No English or minimum education required. Duties: Soil Preparation, Plowing, Pruning, Planting, Weeding, Cultivating, Harvesting, Washing, Sorting, Packing of the field crops. Fertilizing, detecting disease and other problems in crops. Examining produce for quality and prepare for market. To monitor irrigation and the soil moisture as per crop requirements.

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Duties Include: Manage all accounts receivables and payables, creation of all purchase orders and invoices. Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll. Distribute monthly owner statements Reconcile accounts. Prepare trial balance of books. Calculate fixed assets and depreciation. Prepare statistical, financial and accounting reports. Prepare tax returns. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Filing and additional office support to property managers. Completion of secondary school, a college program in accounting or related field and minimum 1-2 years of work experience is required along with being good in English. Salary is $ 25.50/ hour (40hours per week). We welcome newcomers, aboriginals, people with disabilities, school leavers and new immigrants. Email your resume to: lettucefreshii@gmail.com 670372 BC ltd DBA ESSO gas station is urgently looking for a fulltime/ permanent Retail Store Manager.Duties include: Plan, direct and check daily operations involved

I, JASPREET SINGH SANDHU, father of AMREEN KAUR SANDHU, holder of Indian Passport No. T3976831, issued at Vancouver, BC, Canada, permanent resident of AMRITSAR, PUNJAB, INDIA, and presently residing at #61-12778 66 Avenue, SURREY, BC V3W 1K9, do hereby change the name of my daughter from AMREEN KAUR to AMREEN KAUR SANDHU, with immediate effect.

I, RANJOT SINGH RAI, son of JASVIR SINGH, holder of Indian Passport No. K1029900, issued at Chandigarh, Punjab, India, on 15-03-2012, permanent resident of #249, Street No. 5, Vikas Colony, Nabha, Patiala, Punjab, India 147201, presently residing at 10912 152 ST., SURREY, BC V3R 6S6, do hereby change my name from RANJOT SINGH to RANJOT SINGH RAI, with immediate effect.

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in wholesale and retail sales .Assign duties to the staff and ensure that they follow their duties well. Determine merchandise and services to be sold. Resolve customer issues and be responsive to their requests.Hire and retain staff. Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses. Develop and implement marketing strategies. Number of position(s): 1 (one)Education: Minimum high school is required. Experience: Minimum two years of experience is required. Language at work: English Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime after 40 hrs per week)Salary: $30 per hour + 4% vacation paid every two weeks. Work location: 160 Tapton Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X1W0 We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and persons with disabilities to apply. Please email your resume: essoprinceton@gmail.com Rise Sun Farm Ltd. is urgently looking to hire 32 fulltime/ permanent Farm workers to work at their farm located at 3105 Cedar Rd. Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W1. Job Description: Year around cleaning , maintenance of plants, planting new saplings, fertile plants, clean, irrigate, check water pipes. Farm labour all duties from planting to preparation of produce for market, field work, pruning, planting, harvesting, packing and many other general farm duties. Physically demanding. Must be prepared to work in all types of weather, be able to perform repetitive motions. No experience or language requirements. Salary is $15.20/hour (minimum 40 hours per week). Work start date: As soon as possible. We welcome newcomers, aboriginals, people with disabilities, school leavers and new immigrants. To apply, Email your resume to: risesunfarmjobsltd@gmail.com SATGURU FARMS LTD. located at 15836 56 Avenue Surrey BC Canada V3S 2J7 is looking to hire 12 Full-time/Permanent Farm workers immediately. Duties Include: Field work, Soil preparation, Ploughing, Plant, cultivate, irrigate crops and harvest crops.

Prepare produce for market. Loading produce to trucks. Detect disease band health problem in crops. Removing weeds, sorting, and grading all the farm produce. Operate farm machinery. No Language, education or experience required. Wage is $15.20/ Hour (40hours per week). We welcome newcomers, aboriginals and youth. To apply, email your resume at: satgurufarmsnurseryltd@gmail.com Lettuce Eat Restaurants Inc o/a freshii is urgently looking to hire 2 Full-time/Permanent Food service supervisors for 15940 Fraser hwy #406, Surrey BC location and 2 Full-time/Permanent Food service supervisors for 1767 152 St #5, Surrey BC location.

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Completion of secondary school would be an asset. No experience required. Wage is $ 15.20 /hour (40hours per week). We welcome newcomers, aboriginals, people with disabilities, school leavers and new immigrants. To apply, email your resume to: lettucefreshii@gmail.com Satguru Foods ( NW ) Ltd. o/a Fruiticana located at 331 6th St. New Westminster British Columbia is looking to hire 2 Full-time/Permanent Retail store supervisors immediately. Duties Include: Supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the staff. Assign duties to staff members. Authorize payments by cheque. Sell and authorize return of merchandise. Prepare reports on sales volumes and merchandising sold. Solving issues regarding consumer complaints. Organize and maintaining inventory. Hire and train or arrange for training of new sales staff Completion of secondary school and 1-2 years of experience in related field and knowledge of English Language is required. Salary is $ 21.50/hour (40hours/week). We welcome newcomers, aboriginals, people with disabilities, school leavers. Email resume to: satgurufoodsnw@gmail.com 0736458 B.C. LTD. located at 235 6th Ave S, Cranbrook British Columbia 7 is looking to hire 2 Full-time/Permanent Bookkeepers immediately. Duties Include: Manage all accounts receivables and payables, creation of all purchase orders and invoices. Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll. Distribute monthly owner statements Reconcile accounts. Prepare trial balance of books. Calculate fixed assets and depreciation. Prepare statistical, financial and accounting reports. Prepare tax returns. Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

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A new Yahoo/Maru poll found 68 per cent of respondents expect home prices to keep rising steadily over the next year or two.

The expectation is strongest in Québec (75 per cent), followed by those living in British Columbia (72 per cent), Ontario (68 per cent), Atlantic Canada (62 per cent), Manitoba/Saskatchewan (58 per cent), and Alberta (57 per cent).

The majority surveyed (84 per cent) say prices have gone up in their community. Of this group, 49 per cent say they have risen steeply while 35 per cent say prices have risen steadily.

A small group (15 per cent) say prices have stayed relatively the same while one per cent believe they have dropped.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has repeatedly said extrapolative expectations, when people expect home prices to keep going up, are a worrying signal about the housing market. He says he’s seeing early signs and it isn’t a major worry but has expressed concern about Canadians taking on too much mortgage debt.

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The view is most strongly held in Alberta (43 per cent) and Manitoba/Saskatchewan (42 per cent), followed by those living in Atlantic Canada (38 per cent), Ontario (32 per cent), British Columbia (28 per cent), and Québec (25 per cent).

Of those in the bubble camp, 67 per cent think it will burst sometime in 2022.

Rising interest rates can negatively affect home prices. Fixed mortgage rates have been on the rise. The Bank of Canada has signalled a soonerthan-expected hike to its overnight rate, which will mean higher variable mortgage rates.

“The real question is whether the Bank of Canada decides to start raising lending rates in the spring. If that’s signalled, there may be a real rush by homebuyers to borrow cheap money and buy properties that will likely fuel demand and push prices higher,” said Wright.

“It may also flush out homeowners who want to sell at a peak demand time, cash out and live somewhere else.”

The survey of 1,509 Canadian adults was conducted on November 2, 2021 and has an estimated margin of error of +/- 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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Immaculate Mansion on quiet serine street on very private one acre lot. All custom designed and extremely high quality construction. Lots of updates made recently inside the house, Garage and in backyard landscaping, Breathtaking garden of Eden. Enter through the 8' high double solid oak doors into the grand foyer, 4 tier "Wiltshire" Gold plated chandelier.

8 zone radiant hot water in all three floor heating. 2 by 6 construction with Truss Joist "silent floor" 12 on centre. The formal living room offers a 20' double trayed ceiling featuring intricate mouldings and woodwork.

There is a butler's pantry. Two staircases. Fully finished basement triple garage, plus much more! South ridge School nearby.

4 Bed • 5 Bath • 43,630 SqFt Lot

$3,599,000

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15611 ROPER AVE, WHITE ROCK

VIEWING : SAT 6-8 PM : SUN 1-5 PM 4 Bed • 2 Bath • 8680 SqFt Lot

$1,649,000

Well cared 4 bed/2 bath 2185sf House. Large Flat Lot, Great Location to walk to Uptown or Beach. Open floor plan is perfect for family living.

New Paint Bright Kitchen & dining with walk-out to oversized side deck.

Hardwood floors throughout. Living upstairs boasts a feature Fireplace.

Spacious Kitchen Lower level has 2Bedroom Suite with separate entry.

Large Double garage with storage.

Earl Marriott French Immersion Sec & WR Elementary +(Peace Arch) French Immersion Catchment.Large deck 578sqft nice patio 105sqft with double garage. Buyer agent to verify with city for duplex option.

SITE FOR SALE IN LANGLEY Three townhouse site available in Langley. For more details call Vipan Sharma

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14784 67A AVENUE, SURREY

9780 Seacote Rd, Richmond

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING Great Investment Property with Good Revenue!

Excellent LOCATION !! Desirable Ironwood Area.

Large, bright 2 Levels renovated 6 bedrooms house; Family room, 3 up, 3 down & 3 baths, 2 laundries, laminated flooring and carpet. Huge level lot 60x120' and back lane. 2 fireplaces. Lots of parking.EasyaccesstoHWY99,closetoKingswood School, Mcnair School, rec centre, Ironwood Shopping Centre. Bus goes to Canada Line & very easytoWatermania.

PANORAMA RIDGE Unique, well kept, 3 level home with big lot, 2 fully finished basement, 8large bedroom, 7 bathroomand 2 master bedroom, Jacuzzi. On the main floor one extra bedroom with full bath, one extra powder room, large covered sundeck. Very nice family neighbourhood, near to 3 level school. easy access to Vancouver and RichmondHwy. ASKING ONLY

Very well kept large 3 level house, 7 bedroom and Den or office on the main floor. Large living room, family room, dinning room, wok kitchen. 4 bedroom upstairs, 2 fully finished basements (2+1). Upstairs master bedroom have 5 piece bathroom, 2 walking closets. Every bedroom has full attached bathroom. 4806 sq. lot. Large entrance, high ceiling, maple kitchen, crown moldings, sprinkle system. Beautiful covered sundeck, new fence, double garage and 5 parking. Near to all level schools, rec centers.

Easyaccesstovan+Highway.

SOLD

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$1,499,000

5 16589 25 AVE, WHITE ROCK

A perfect blend of modern design with family-focused details. 1,650-1,736 Sq.Ft. 3 bedroom & flex room with Navien tankless water heater & double side-by-side garages in every home. Flex room off the lower floor offers a great home office. 10 ft. ceilings on the main w/ceiling speakers, linear f/p in living & an amazing kitchen equipped with Quartzite counters & backsplash. Unique den off the kitchen . 3 large beds (2 w/vaulted ceilings) & frameless glass shower & heated floor in ensuite. Ideal location within walkingdistanceofshops,parks&schools.

$1,850,000

SOLD

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$965,000

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23 12778 66 AVENUE, SURREY Welcome to your new home built by Polygon Homes! This spacious end-unit includes an open layout on the main floor including a large living-room and a bright open-concept kitchen. Top floor has large size master bedroom with a full bathroom and tons of closet space and another bedroom. Situated in a quiet, family oriented community, you are only steps away from Tamanawis Secondary, MJ Norris Elementary School, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Costco, and Superstore. This home is perfect for first time home buyer or a young family.

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$708,000

2 BEDROOMS • 2 BATHROOMS • 1131 SQ FT

Fully serviced lot : 40x132 = 5280 sqft.

Will accommodate 3 level home.

Can build 4200 sq ft home.

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15683 THRIFT AVE, WHITE ROCK

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CHANDRA SHARMA

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CONDO FOR SALE NEWING LIST

Lowest priced. 2nd oor.

Low Maintenance Fees. 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath. Mint condition new appliances. Next to “River District” Vancouver. Quick possession available.

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INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE FOR SALE IN RICHMOND Need space for your small business? Check this out!!

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10245 & 10267 176 ST (FRASER ST) SURREY

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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN : 2-4 PM 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Very clean and close to all amenities. Bus stop in the front.

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Gorgeous view of North Shore mountains and lights of downtown Vancouver.

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COMPLETION SEPT / OCT $699,000 each

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#204 13316 71B AVE., SURREY

SHOWING WITH APPOINTMENT 9 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom. Close to french Emerson and all levels of schools, 6200 sqft lot and 4300 sqft house incl garage. Best location and quiet dead end street in West Newton area 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths up, spice and main kitchen with granite counters, den on main with another room (potential for suite) plus 2 suites (2+1 bedrooms). Lots of extraordinary features like living room fireplace mantle, granite entry and kitchen, granite counters on main floor, stainless steel appliances, expensive chandeliers, huge spice kitchen, expensive carpet upstairs and real hardwood in living and dining area, main master with fireplace, Jacuzzi, shower and double sink, totally walkout basement suites, long driveway for 7 car parking plus double garage.

$1,750,000

Cloverdale, ready to build lot, which will take 3 story home, 55 x 167 (9287sqft) corner lot. Ready to build, looking for your ideas, close to everything and the only lot available in the area.

Leasehold prepaid nonstrata property.

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Maintenance fee includes property taxes.

Hidden Gem with the affordibility, in the heart of newton at Suncreek Estate. Fully renovated. Come and see yourself. You will love this place. Centrally located near all amenities. A bonus storage room at the rooftop patio. Two parking Spots #214 & 222.

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Start early in establishing healthy habits, and never stop “hush”. Listen to the doctor’s good advice and instill your grandchildren with words of wisdom. Start early in establishing healthy habits, and never stop. Anyone have a storyline to contribute to a Gifford-Jones children’s series of no nonsense bedtime reading?

THIS column, over 45 years, has begged people to make the lifestyle changes that will help them avoid the development of type 2 diabetes. Failing that, there’s mounting scientific evidence that natural supplements supporting glycemic control can help mitigate dietary obstinance and lack of exercise. And in the event diabetes takes hold, then give thanks to Banting and Best for their discovery of insulin 100 years ago.

But is there one more opportunity for Gifford-Jones to get the “prevention, prevention, prevention” message out?

How about the publication of a GiffordJones timeless classic for children? A book as good as Goodnight Moon. A story as meaningful as Ferdinand the Bull. Perhaps, a variation on The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

A story of “moderation in all things”. How many grandparents would give the gift of a lifetime of health to their grandchildren by reading over and over and over again a story in which the doctor whispers, “Good night, …and stop it!”

Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. It occurs when blood sugar (glucose), required to supply energy to cells, becomes elevated. Diabetics having a genetic defect experience a failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes). For others, the high sugar consumption associated with obesity results in elevated blood sugar that exhausts the ability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin (type 2 diabetes).

There have been other delightful GiffordJones ideas to help people think through the behavioural changes they need to make. The “Gifford-Jones Stopper-Bopper” was one of them – a small hammer that could be used to knock sense into the head at the moment of an indulgent meal.

The “Gifford-Jones Talking Scale” is another example of a product we think would yield results. How many times have you read in this column, “Make your bathroom scale your best friend.” Or, “The best advice is to step on the scale at least once a day.

Doing so means you are never faced with surprises.” How much more effective might the scale be if you heard the admonishing voice of Gifford-Jones, “You’ve gained three pounds. Stop it!”

Readers may have other ideas about what might work to convince people, young people in particular, to commit to a healthy lifestyle. We’d love to hear them.

But this week, let’s play tribute to the remarkable research of Banting and Best. It was 100 years ago this week, on November 23, 1921, that Banting injected himself with an extract from a foetal calf pancreas, obtained from abattoirs in Toronto. What an ethics committee would do to halt such approaches today! But millions of people owe their lives to these intrepid researchers.

The University of Toronto established the Banting Chair of Medical Research and the Banting and Best Department of Medical Research, housed from 1930 in a medical building named the Banting Institute. That location is being transformed into the currently rising Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre, a research complex for artificial intelligence scientists and biomedical experts and home to an entrepreneurship network supporting student- and facultyled startups.

But who will champion the simple things, like the nightly reading of a good children’s book with a short, clear message? “Don’t put too much sugar in your mush.” And when the scale talks back, don’t whisper

Visit www.docgiff.com. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a graduate of the University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard.

Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gifford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with The Aga Khan University. She worked for

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policy and economics, nutrition, and population health.

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