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John Horgan being sworn in as the Premier. HARRY Bains, who retained his Labour Ministry in Premier John Horgan’s new cabinet that was sworn in on Thursday, told The VOICE: “I feel really excited and it’s such a privilege and honour to continue to serve a second term. It’s such a fulďż˝illing and satisfying experience for an immigrant who came to Canada with very little money in his pocket and today we are making laws for British Columbians and I am part of the Executive Council that is committed to make life much more affordable for British Columbians and improve our services that people can depend on, and have
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Rachna Singh (Anti-Racism Initiatives) and Niki Sharma (Community Development and NonProfits) appointed parliamentary secretaries an economy that every British Columbian can beneďż˝it from no matter where they live, no matter what their status is.â€? He added: “I think that’s what the government should be all about and I am going to do everything that I can to continue to work to make the lives and health and safety and the working conditions better for
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Cabinet of 20 ministers and 4 ministers of state will be supported by 13 parliamentary secretaries CONTINUED FROM 3 Recovery and Innovation. Horgan said: “The pandemic has turned the lives of British Columbians upside down. We have come a long way together, but we have much further to go. This skilled, diverse team is ready to continue our fight against COVID-19 and build an economic recovery that includes everyone.” The new cabinet members are tasked with continuing government’s cross-ministry response to the pandemic, providing better health care for people and families, delivering affordability and security in B.C.’s communities, and investing in good jobs and livelihoods in a clean-energy future. Horgan said: “I know this is a hard time for British Columbians. COVID-19 has brought challenges unlike any we’ve faced before. By putting people first, investing in hospitals and diagnostics, supporting frontline workers and by everyone doing their part to fight this virus, we will make it through, together.” The new cabinet includes 20 ministers and four ministers of state. Gender representation remains balanced. The cabinet will be supported in its work by 13 parliamentary secretaries, with portfolios including
Rachna Singh Rural Development, Anti-Racism, and Technology and Innovation. The cabinet and parliamentary secretaries are as follows: Premier: John Horgan Attorney General (and Minister Responsible For Housing): David Eby * Parliamentary Secretary – AntiRacism Initiatives: Rachna Singh Advanced Education and Skills Training: Anne Kang * Parliamentary Secretary – Skills Training: Andrew Mercier Agriculture, Food and Fisheries: Lana Popham * Parliamentary Secretary – Fisheries and Aquaculture: Fin Donnelly Citizens’ Services: Lisa Beare Children and Family Development: Mitzi Dean * Minister of State for Child Care: Ka-
Niki Sharma trina Chen Education: Jennifer Whiteside Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (and Minister Responsible for the Consular Corps of British Columbia): Bruce Ralston Environment and Climate Change Strategy (and Minister Responsible for Translink): George Heyman * Parliamentary Secretary – Environment: Kelly Greene Finance: Selina Robinson * Parliamentary Secretary – Gender Equity: Grace Lore Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development: Katrine Conroy * Minister of State for Lands, Natural Resource Operations: Nathan Cullen * Parliamentary Secretary – Rural Development: Roly Russell Health (and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs): Adrian Dix
* Parliamentary Secretary – Seniors Services and Long Term Care: Mable Elmore Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation: Murray Rankin Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation: Ravi Kahlon * Minister of State for Trade: George Chow * Parliamentary Secretary – Technology and Innovation: Brenda Bailey Labour: Harry Bains * Parliamentary Secretary – New Economy: Adam Walker Mental Health and Addictions: Sheila Malcolmson Municipal Affairs: Josie Osborne Public Safety and Solicitor General: Mike Farnworth * Parliamentary Secretary – Emergency Preparedness: Jennifer Rice Social Development and Poverty Reduction: Nicholas Simons * Parliamentary Secretary – Community Development and Non-Profits: Niki Sharma * Parliamentary Secretary – Accessibility: Dan Coulter Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport: Melanie Mark * Parliamentary Secretary – Arts and Film: Bob D’Eith Transportation and Infrastructure: Rob Fleming * Minister of State for Infrastructure: Bowinn Ma
Leadership team chosen for BC NDP Government Caucus Raj Chouhan is nominee for Speaker; Niki Sharma is Deputy Caucus Chair
THE new executive for the BC New Democrat Government Caucus was appointed Thursday. The new executive, joining Premier John Horgan, includes the Chair, House Leader, Whip and deputies. In addition, nominees for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker were also announced.The caucus executive leading the 1st session (2020) of the 42nd Parliament: * John Horgan (Langford-Juan De Fuca), Premier * Bob D’Eith (Maple Ridge-Mission),
Caucus Chair * Niki Sharma (Vancouver-Hastings), Deputy Caucus Chair * Mike Farnworth (PSSG/Port Coquitlam), House Leader * Lisa Beare (Citizen Services/Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), Deputy House Leader * Garry Begg (Surrey-Guildford) Government Whip * Michele Babchuk (North Island) Deputy Government Whip The executive term will run until
June 2022, at which point caucus members will elect Chair, Whip and associated deputy positions. In addition to the caucus executive, Raj Chouhan (Burnaby-Edmonds) was announced as the nominee for Speaker. Spencer Chandra Herbert (Vancouver-West End) was announced as the nominee for Deputy Speaker. Both positions are elected by the House at the first sitting of the new Parliament.
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He said: “But that was 34 years ago. So I look back at it now and I, in some ways, am brought to tears and in other ways, I am overjoyed by the fact that nine South Asians, particularly in my political party, will take a seat in the legislature.â€? He added: “So it caused me over the past few days to reflect on it all.â€? Sihota noted: “First of all, I didn’t understand what a role model was. I didn’t see myself as a role model; I just saw myself as someone who stood for office and got elected. “I am stunned to this day how many people stop me from our community and say ‘I saw you on television when you were in office and it told me that anybody in society can make it here in Canada.’â€? He said he didn’t realize how significant the role model aspect was. Sihota said: “But now I am still sitting here and saying, ‘My gosh, there are now nine role models here!’ “And in particular for young males who have no idea who I am ‌ but they can look at a Ravi Kahlon and say ‘Look, I can take my place in society!’ “Young women can look at a Jinny Sims or a Niki Sharma and say the same thing. “And I think that what’s
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SIHOTA then pointed out: “And then kind of related to that, the other thing I see is that the face of British Columbia is reflected in the Legislature now. That wasn’t the case when I ran. But surely a Legislature should mirror a province. “And so, whether it’s Ravi Kahlon or Bowinn Ma, or Harry Bains or George Chow, or Jinny Sims or Katrina Chen, and so on down the list - by my count there are probably 15 or 16 members of our caucus that come from ethnically diverse backgrounds - but the fact is now, 34 years later, I can see the face of British Columbia, Indigenous and ethnic, is very much represented in our Parliament. “So what does that say? That says we’ve come a long way.� I asked Sihota what advice would he give to the nine South Asian MLAs in the overall context of inspiring visible minorities to take up more
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who would often to go to university campuses to recruit for potential candidates. He added: “And I was frustrated the Social Credit wasn’t listening to what we were saying and Dave kind of took me under his
wings and encouraged me to get involved provincially to a point that I became president of the Young New Democrats around 1979 which also corresponded with the time that I moved to Victoria to go to law
school.” Sihota said: “By 1983, after we lost the 1983 election, I was encouraged by Dave and the NDP to seek a seat as a young up and comer along with Glen Clark [who was premier from 1996 to 1999] and Dan Miller [who was premier for six months from August 1999 to February 2000, following Clark’s resignation] because they felt that the party needed younger blood. “And so I was by that time, in 1984, a councillor in Esquimalt – a lawyer practicing in Esquimalt – and the incumbent MLA was retiring. There were a lot of people – not surprisingly – in our party who did not think an Indo-Canadian could win in a Caucasian seat called Esquimalt and Dave was under some pressure to see if there was a more suitable seat for me. But I had roots in Esquimalt, I was married in 1985 and so I was going to run in Esquimalt - and I did and I won.”
In 1986, Sihota became the first South Asian / Sikh MLA to be elected to any federal or provincial riding in Canada. In 1991, he became the first cabinet minister of Indian origin ever in any jurisdiction of Canada in Premier Mike Harcourt’s government. Sihota was appointed Minister of Labour and Consumer Services as well as Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs. According to Wikipedia, Sihota continued to serve in several cabinet posts under the Harcourt as well as under the subsequent governments of Glen Clark and Dan Miller. During his career, he created 200 new Provincial Parks, extended Workers Compensation Coverage to farmworkers and changed BC logging practices. Indeed, people still refer to him as the best environment minister BC has ever had. Sihota was NDP President from 2009-2011 and again from 2011-2013.
57 BC NDP MLAs sworn in virtually THE 57 BC NDP members of the BC Legislature who were elected last month were sworn in virtually on Tuesday and the party said they were all focused on supporting people through the COVID-19 pandemic and delivering on their commitments to British Columbians. The ceremony, presided over by Kate RyanLloyd, the Clerk of the Legislature, was held virtually to respect physical distancing and travel restrictions in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. “In electing this exceptional group of New Democrats, British Columbians gave us their trust to help them through the pandemic and lead our province’s recovery. They have placed their faith in us at an extraordinary time, and the importance of that will weigh
on every decision this government makes,” said Premier John Horgan. “Like the people who elected us, the New Democrats sworn in today are diverse and resilient. They understand and share the experiences of British Columbians — and they are up for the challenge ahead. As we go forward in the next four years, we will do so with humility, kindness, and by putting the needs of the people first.” The election of this New Democrat caucus features a number of notable milestones, including: - First majority-women governing caucus in Canadian history - Largest BC NDP caucus in history - Highest number of IBPOC [Indigenous, Black and People of Colour] MLAs ever in
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CDI College re-opens investigation into threats against Sikh student
CDI College will be instituting regular, mandatory equity, diversity and inclusion training for all of its staff CDI College on Thursday, in response to Wednesday’s article “CDI College fails to address threats of genocide against Sikh
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sensitivity when the incident occurred. “While this was an isolated incident, CDI College will be instituting regular, mandatory equity, diversity and inclusion training for all of its staff. We feel it is extremely important for all staff and instructors to be aware of how they can best support their students and fellow colleagues through any distressing or inappropriate situations that may arise. “CDI College is dedicated to continue its work training students for rewarding careers across the country, and supporting them in a safe and inclusive environment that fosters learning.”
Surrey Hospitals Foundation, BC Cancer Foundation join forces to raise funds for urgent health needs in Surrey TWO major B.C. charities, Surrey Hospitals Foundation and the BC Cancer Foundation, have joined forces to raise funds for urgent health needs in Surrey. With the help of the generous
South Asian community, funds are needed to support health care heroes as they manage patients with COVID-19, and for the thousands facing cancer, they say. The two charities will benefit from RED FM’s annual Gurpurab Radiothon being held on Monday, November 30 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. COVID-19 is impacting every facet of public health right now, with Surrey Memorial Hospital serving as a Biocontainment Treatment Centre, which is currently supporting the Province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds raised from the radiothon will go towards the Surrey Hospitals Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund focusing on health and wellness of frontline workers, critical COVID-19 research and capital purchases to support COVID-19 care. Cancer remains the number one health issue facing British Columbians. Cases are projected to rise by up to 40 per cent in the next 10-15 years due to our growing and aging population. The Fraser Valley will see the most significant increase in cancer diagnoses in the province with a 65 per cent increase in patients by 2030. Together, Surrey Hospitals Foundation and the BC Cancer Foundation can make a marked improvement in the health of all families in the Fraser Valley region. “With the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in this second wave, our frontline healthcare workers are facing tremendous stress and overwhelming workload, so it is absolutely critical for us to take care of their wellbeing so they can continue looking after patients,” says Jane Adams, President and CEO of the Surrey Hospitals Foundation. “We are so grateful for the support of RED FM and our communities for their amazing generosity and commitment as we work together for the greater good of our healthcare especially during these trying times.” “Cancer doesn’t stop during a pandemic and neither have urgent medical needs. We have united with our friends at Surrey Hospitals Foundation with the incredible support of RED FM because the health of our loved ones has never mattered more. We are stronger together and can have a greater impact on the communities we support, including thousands of families facing cancer through this trying time,” says Sarah Roth, President and CEO, BC Cancer Foundation. Quick Facts * Funds raised between 7 a.m. and noon will benefit the BC Cancer Foundation and after noon, funds will benefit Surrey Hospitals Foundation. * Donations made to the BC Cancer Foundation will support urgent needs at BC Cancer – Surrey: From advancing life-saving treatments at the Dukh Nivaran Pharmacy, to ensuring every patient has safe transportation to medical appointments and delivery of life-saving medication to their homes * Donations made to the Surrey Hospitals Foundation will go towards the COVID-19 Response Fund, which supports the wellbeing of frontline healthcare workers, invests in medical technologies and equipment for COVID-19, as well as invests in critical COVID-19 research relating to vaccines and patient rehabilitation. Ways To Give: Phone: 604.598.9311 Online: www.bccancerfoundation.com/redfm, www. surreyhospitalsfoundation.com or www.redfm.ca Donations will be accepted for five days after the event
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World Sikh Organization calls for effective outreach to racialized communities in COVID-19 battle THE World Sikh Organization of Canada calls for urgent increased engagement and outreach to racialized communities in the battle against COVID-19. The WSO said that recent attention has been drawn to the disproportionately high rates of COVID-19 in racialized communities and particularly in areas with large South Asian populations such as Brampton and Surrey. As researchers and public health officials have pointed out, this pandemic has exacerbated the structural deficits faced by resi-
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Tejinder Singh Sidhu * Assistance to Sikh law enforcement officers requiring PPE accommodations * Guidelines to provide competent and religiously sensitive care to people of the Sikh faith (in hospitals or long term care homes) in response to no visitor policies * Local PPE drives All of these initiatives have been community-driven and have not received any external or government outside support. WSO President Tejinder Singh Sidhu said on Monday: “We are deeply concerned by the lack of meaningful community outreach and engagement in combating COVID-19. There has been very little attempt to contextualize health information and restrictions for communities like the Sikh community. “The lack of outreach to community groups across Canada is not just disappointing, it is costing us lives. “Furthermore, there needs to be an acknowledgement of the growing racism directed towards racialized residents in communities with high COVID-19 rates, and aggressive and immediate action is needed to combat this. “Communities, such Brampton, that are becoming the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak need target investments for more testing capacity and isolation centres and there needs to be better employment protections for the working class. “Without urgent attention to addressing these issues, we fear that our communities will continue to suffer the disproportionate effects of this pandemic.”
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College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act comes into force
MARCO E. L. Mendicino, federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced on Thursday that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is now in force. This Act provides a statutory framework to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants, and will make the forthcoming College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants the official regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants across the country. The coming into force of the Act means that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is one step closer to the opening of the new College, which is anticipated in 2021. The College will be an armslength institution mandated to regulate the profession in the public interest by protecting both the public and consultants in good standing from dishonest actors who take advantage of vulnerable people. The new College will be subject to significant government oversight to ensure public protection. This includes government authority to establish a code of professional conduct
Marco E. L. Mendicino for licensees of the College, to set the composition of the College Board of Directors, and appoint up to a majority of directors. With this announcement, the government said the minister is honouring his mandate commitment to advance the full implementation of the new professional governance regime for immigration and citizenship consultants. While coming into force of the Act is a required step, opening the College will also require the appointment of public interest directors to the College
board by the government. A notice of opportunity is posted on IRCC’s website for interested parties to apply for the public interest director positions on the College board. The board’s mandate is to manage the activities and affairs of the College. The selection process for the public interest directors is open, transparent and based on merit criteria. It will help ensure that capable, diverse and well-qualified Directors are put in place. Mendicino said: “Today’s announcement reaffirms that our government is committed to the implementation of a new professional governance regime. We’re taking decisive action to hold immigration and citizenship consultants to account by improving oversight and increasing accountability to protect both the public and consultants in good standing from dishonest consultants who are taking advantage of vulnerable people.” Quick Facts * The Government of Canada continues to deploy efforts to
Female arrested after attempting to grab New Westminster Police officer’s firearm
ON November 21, at approximately 11 a.m., members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a call from a concerned member of the public who had observed a female in a hospital gown walking in the middle of the street in the area of East Columbia and Richmond Street. The first NWPD member on scene approached the female to see if she needed any help; however, the female charged at the member and physically attempted to remove her service pistol from its holster. A brief struggle ensued until another member arrived and was able to assist in safely
restraining the female. Fortunately, no one was injured and the members took the female subject into custody, police said. “Policing can be a very complex job, and our members always have to be prepared for the unpredictable,” said Deputy Chief Constable Paul Hyland on Tuesday. “We are very proud of how our members responded and resolved this dangerous incident, and happy that no one was seriously injured.” The subject is now facing charges related to assaulting and attempting to disarm a police officer in addition to being connected to necessary health supports and follow-up.
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particular tools to investigate professional misconduct and discipline its licensees. This includes the power to enter the premises of a consultant for the purpose of gathering information to support an investigation, and compelling witnesses to appear and testify before the Discipline Committee. * The College will have the ability to request court injunctions
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RCMP charge two more South Asian fraudsters as part of Project Octavia Vimal Shrestha, 41, and Ms. Bindisha Joshi, 41, of Lalitpur/Kathmandu, Nepal, have been charged
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bank investigator and tech support scams, the total reported victim losses are over $34 million. During this investigation, RCMP investigators uncovered “money mules /money mule managers”, and money launderers operating within Canada and overseas. Charged are Vimal Shrestha, 41, and Ms. Bindisha Joshi, 41, of Lalitpur/Kathmandu, Nepal with: • Fraud over $5,000 • Possession of proceeds of crime • Laundering of the proceeds of crime Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for both Shrestha and Ms. Joshi as they are believed to be in Nepal. “The serious criminal charges that the two accused are facing sends a clear message: International borders will not cloak offenders with immunity from apprehension and prosecution. Transnational fraudsters who target Canadian victims, will be investigated, charged, and prosecuted,” said Staff-Sgt. Ken Derakhshan, acting Officer in Charge of the GTA Financial Crime Section in Milton. “The dedication and cooperation amongst international law enforcement agencies will inevitably lead to the acquisition of crucial evidence and the identification of suspects, irrespective of their location in the world.” If someone on the phone is asking for your personal or banking information, hang up and report the activity to the Canadian AntiFraud Centre. If the caller is threatening you or your family, hang up and contact your local police. If you receive an e-mail or text message making suspicious tax claims and urging you to click on a link to submit information, don’t interact and report the occurrence to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, through its website at www.antifraudcentre.ca, or by telephone at 1-888-495-8501.
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SHIRLEY Bond, former deputy premier, was on Monday elected the B.C. Liberal party’s interim leader until a leadership competition can be held. Andrew Wilkinson had announced on Saturday that he was stepping down as the leader. “I appreciate the confidence and trust my colleagues have placed in me as we work together to hold John Horgan and the NDP government to account in the coming months,” said Bond. “I want to thank Andrew Wilkinson for his service as leader over the past several years and I look forward to continuing to work with him and our entire team of new and returning MLAs to present a positive vi-
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Shirley Bond sion for this province.” The BC Liberal Caucus also appointed Stephanie Cadieux as their new Caucus Chair. “As the Interim Leader of the Official Opposition, it’s now my duty
to ensure that the voices of British Columbians from all across the province are heard by [Premier] John Horgan and his NDP government. We will hold them to account for the decisions that impact us all,” added Bond. “In the coming days, I’ll be meeting with caucus members, appointing a leadership team, and assigning MLA critic portfolios. We have an excellent team of MLAs ready to get to work on behalf of their constituents and all British Columbians. We look forward to having the opportunity to return to the Legislature as soon as that is possible.” The BC Liberal MLAs will be officially sworn in on November 27,
and the BC Legislature is currently scheduled to return for a brief legislative session starting on December 7. Horgan congratulated Bond, adding: “As an MLA since 2001, she has an incredible amount of experience. Looking forward to working with her in her role as leader of the opposition to support British Columbians through the pandemic and beyond.” Bond responded in a tweet: “Thank you @jjhorgan, I appreciate it. We both know that public service isn’t for the faint of heart, but the opportunity to work with an amazing caucus in this capacity is truly an honour. I look forward to seeing you in Question Period!”
Bond was first elected in 2001 as the MLA for Prince George-Valemount. She served as Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Minister of Education, Minister Responsible for Early Learning and Literacy, Minister of Advanced Education, and Minister of Health Services. She was the first female to hold the position of Attorney General in British Columbia’s history, a title she held while Minister of Justice. As a member of the Official Opposition, Shirley chaired the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts and served as Finance critic.
Wilkinson steps down as BC Liberal Leader BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson on Saturday announced in a Facebook post that he is stepping down ahead of a leadership convention. He said: “It is now time for me to leave the role of Opposition Leader, as the voters of British Columbia have made their preference clear. In doing so, I welcome the selection of an interim leader from our caucus and will fully support her or him as our caucus prepares to act as the Official Opposition once again.” Here is his statement: British Columbia is an exciting place, full of dynamic people and so many opportunities. Taking on a leadership position in the B.C. Legislature is an honour for anyone chosen for such a role, and it has been my honour to serve as Leader of the Opposition for almost three years. All of us in the Legislature, regardless of political affiliation, are committed to making our province a
Andrew Wilkinson Photo by Sukhwant Singh Dhillon better place for everyone. In an election, we offer our plans to the people of British Columbia, and they vote for the candidate and the party they prefer. In the recent election, the decision of the voters was clear – and I congratulate Premier John Horgan and his NDP colleagues on winning and forming the next Government of
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Official Opposition once again. My past role, and the role of the new interim leader, requires a great deal of humility and a willingness to listen to people from all over B.C., to learn from them so that our work reflects the dreams and desires of the people of our province. Indigenous communities will need to be engaged as partners on projects and initiatives that will bring prosperity to everyone who lives here. That work must now be undertaken with renewed energy and commitment, so that our caucus and our party can fully reflect the views of everyone who calls this land their home, and work with them to provide a prosperous, respectful, and healthy future for everyone. New conversations are happening about what is important to people now. Things like access to housing that works for the different ways that people live their lives. Affordable and efficient transportation and quality healthcare must be a priority for every government going forward. Equality and oppor-
tunity for everyone and protection of LGTBQ2S rights need to be integral parts of policies and plans throughout government, because these are fundamental to the fairness and equality that we all seek. Our party, the interim leader, and our members have a lot of work to do. We need to rebuild and renew – and that starts with tough conversations and sincere reflections. I know I’ve had many of those myself in recent weeks and I know there are many more to come for all of us as we work toward a leadership race that will define our new leader, and our positions and profile heading into the next election. There are still many conversations to have about how we can do better. Some of those conversations are taking place right now, some of them publicly. I can confidently say that I did my best for our team and for British Columbia, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve our province and all of the people who consider this great place their home.
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Surrey Board of Trade releases first COVID-19 Playbook for business in Canada AS part of the Workforce Reset Labour Market Partnership project funded by the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, the Surrey Board of Trade on Thursday released the first COVID-19 Playbook for Workforce and Employer Resilience. The Playbook is a digital document produced through a collaboration of Surrey service providers, the Surrey Board of Trade, employers, and industry groups, working together in a coordinated and collaborative approach on workforce priorities in a realtime, rapid-response structure
to help with economic recovery. COVID-19 Workforce Reset Playbook for Business: https:// businessinsurrey.com/workforce-support/workforce-reset/ (Note the linked document should be downloaded and opened in Adobe Reader or Acrobat for best functionality.) “Employers need help to develop capacity to be nimble and agile while responding to ever-changing workforce and economic conditions,” said Anita Huberman, Surrey Board of Trade CEO. “This Playbook provides them with the guid-
ance and resources to survive and thrive now and in the next normal. The Playbook will be continually updated as we navigate through this pandemic.” Other key elements of the Workforce Reset project are: * The Pandemic Rapid Response Business Centre for individual employer needs in planning and preparing for recovery and back-to-work strategies. Contact info@businessinsurrey.com or 604-581-7130 to reach the Business Centre. * A real-time monthly Surrey Labour Market Intelligence Report.
* Surrey Pulse Surveys providing the only on the ground intelligence on what is happening to businesses and organizations. The project commenced on July 27, 2020, and will conclude on July 23, 2021. Project actions include: * More Surrey employers being prepared and able to respond to the workforce-related impacts and opportunities resulting from the pandemic; * More Surrey workers impacted by COVID-19 to be connected to re-employment, re-deployment, re-skilling and
sustained employment; * More unemployed members of equity-seeking groups in Surrey becoming employed; * A real-time Back-to-Work Strategies Playbook that can be adapted and used by other communities and tailored to specific industry sectors; * Ongoing real-time labour market Intelligence to support employer and service provider decision-making; and, * Better use of and connections to government supports. Funding for this and other projects is provided through the Province of BC’s Commu-
nity and Employer Partnerships (CEP) program. CEP’s goal is to increase employment and work experience opportunities in communities across BC through partnerships, shared information, technology and innovation. The Surrey Board of Trade retained Human Capital Strategies (HCS) to conduct the research, engagement, strategy development and business implementation planning on the Surrey Board of Trade’s behalf. (For links in the story, visit our website voiceonline.com)
“Drive-by” toy drive at all Surrey fire halls – November 25-30 THE Surrey Fire Fighters Association and the Surrey Christmas Bureau hope everyone will join them in a six-day toy drive to help fill its toy shelves in time for Christmas. Each year, the Surrey Christmas Bureau helps thousands of local families by providing toys for Surrey kids. Saverio Lattanzio of the Surrey Firefighters Association said his
members are ready to accept toy donations at each of Surrey’s neighbourhood fire halls from November 25-30. “Surrey’s firefighters are looking forward to helping our community fill the Christmas Bureau’s shelves and delivering some Christmas surprises for local kids who might miss out if we all don’t help out this year,” said Lattanzio on
Wednesday. “Through our various community programs, our firefighters know just how generous Surrey residents are throughout the year. I know our community will make this special toy drive equally successful as we all pitch in for the kids and their families. These are our neighbours and I know we can all make a difference for them this Christ-
mas. If we do this together, we can make sure 2020 ends on a high note for so many families.” “We’re expecting even more families this year,” said Lisa Werring, Executive Director of the Surrey Christmas Bureau. “So many families are really feeling the economic impact of the COVID virus and they’re counting on our help, so this special toy drive will really help us fill our shelves and make Christmas special for a lot of Surrey children. We’re looking for unwrapped toys for boys and girls of all ages, from infants to age 18. Then, once we’ve filled our shelves, we invite registered families to come and shop for toys for their children.” “It’s been a particularly tough year for so many of our Surrey families,” noted Surrey Councillor Linda Annis, who supports the drive and challenges all city councillors and residents to bring a toy to their local fire hall before the end of the month. “With COVID-19 and the tough economic
Linda Annis and her dog Randi (foreground) bring toy donations to Saverio Lattanzio of the Surrey Firefighters Association (holding toy) and fellow firefighters.
times facing so many people right across our community, we’re hoping Surrey will step up and help its Christmas Bureau fill its toy shelves by dropping off a toy at their nearest Surrey fire hall anytime from now until the 30th.” Annis added she hopes families will drive by and donate together so that it’s a family affair. “We live in an incredible community with so much to
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Surrey Tree Lighting Festival kicks off the holiday season, virtually SURREY Tree Lighting Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings, took place virtually on Saturday, November 21. The event was streamed on Facebook and YouTube Live to residents throughout Surrey and the Lower Mainland and garnered thousands of views. Hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus, the virtual event featured local performers Warren Dean Flandez Bukola, Quinn Pickering, the Royal Academy of Bhangra, Illest Illusionz and Andrew Allen. Five $100 gift cards were given away during the livestream while viewers experienced holiday comedy, baking with Mrs. Claus and
monologues from the North Pole. The livestream ended with a finale of Mayor and Council virtually lighting Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas tree. “Surrey Tree Lighting Festival has been a holiday tradition for
residents and visitors to Surrey for the past decade,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum, “We are proud to continue to spread joy to thousands of viewers through virtual performances, Christmas comedy,
and a virtual tree lighting ceremony as Surrey officially kicks off the holiday season.” The holiday season will continue to be celebrated through holiday giveaways on Facebook and Instagram, asking residents to share photos of lights in Surrey, their holiday traditions, and enter a 12 Days of Giveaways contest. The contests offer a variety of prizes, including gift cards to Central City Shopping Centre, Tim Hortons, Guildford Town Centre, plus gift baskets and product packs from Virtual Holiday Market vendors. The virtual market features over 40 local businesses and can be
found on the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival website. “Coast Capital is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Surrey Tree Lighting Festival in the city that we call our home” said Maureen Young, Coast Capital’s Director of Community Leadership. “With the ongoing need to keep our families safe and physically distant, Coast Capital is thrilled to partner with the city on this virtual event that brings together our vibrant community to celebrate the holiday season. In addition to investing 10 per cent of our bottom line in programs that help young people achieve financial well-
being, we are always pleased to celebrate the spirit of the season and keep family traditions thriving at this wonderful time of year.” Surrey’s 60-foot Christmas tree and light tunnel will be available for viewing on Surrey Civic Plaza until January 3, 2021. Additional lights have been erected throughout the City in conjunction with the City’s new Light Where You Live campaign. For more information, visit: www.surrey.ca/treelighting facebook.com/SurreyTreeLightingFestival instagram.com/surreybcevents.
Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society gives $3.9M to City for 3 major capital housing projects
THE Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society (SHHS) has granted the City of Surrey $3.9 million to support three capital projects with long-term impact. Funding will cover renovation costs and longterm leases to support the growing needs of people experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness in Surrey. “We have been moving quickly to provide for the urgent needs of our residents
Surrey Councillor Laurie Guerra as a result of the pandemic, but it is important that we
also balance this with investments that ensure our longterm needs are addressed,” said Surrey Councillor Laurie Guerra, President of the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society. “These funds will transition people out of homelessness in areas where it is needed most, as we continue to work towards our vision of eradicating homelessness in our City.” The responsive grant will be distributed over 10 years to
support the following capital projects: * The Olive Branch Shelter – 10732 City Parkway: The Olive Brand Shelter will provide 46 beds for men and women, with the intention of accommodating those who are currently living in the Emergency Response Centre (ERC) at the North Surrey Recreation Centre. SHHS will cover costs of the renovation and lease for a 5-year period, so residents will remain sheltered. The
Olive Branch Shelter welcomed guests on November 16, 2020. * The Cove Shelter – 10607 King George Boulevard: Providing 42 shelter beds for men and women, the SHHS grant will cover costs of the renovation and lease for a 3-year period. The opening of this shelter in November 2019 enabled individuals living in an outdoor encampment to move indoors and into shelter.
* Newton Modular Housing Project – 13620 80th Avenue: SHHS will cover the costs of the lease for a 10-year period, providing 40 supportive housing units for men and women. This is part of the Province’s commitment to develop 250 new modular supportive housing units on five sites in Surrey. Completion is expected in May 2021. For details on overnight shelters, visit our website voiceonline.com.
Surrey seeks public feedback to help shape new Fleetwood Community Plan THE City of Surrey has launched a new survey asking residents, business owners and community stakeholders to help shape the heart of Fleetwood. This survey, open now until December 20, is part of ongoing engagement to support the development of the new Fleetwood Community Plan. It builds off earlier engagement where residents explored growth options in Fleetwood. The Fleetwood plan area stretches from Green Timbers Urban Forest in the west to the Agricultural Land Reserve in the east. The area, which is expected to double in population by 2050, in-
cludes the first phase of the 16-kilometre Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension. It will be home to three future SkyTrain stations in Surrey, including 152nd Street, 160th Street, and an interim terminus station at 166th Street. The extension will better connect Fleetwood to the rest of Surrey and the Lower Mainland. The City has posted preliminary findings from a survey completed earlier this Fall. In the survey, residents explored how they wanted to see growth occur in Fleetwood. Participants considered three growth options: concentrated, dis-
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Masks must be worn on TransLink indoor or sheltered stations and stops TRANSLINK said on Friday that customers must now wear masks while boarding or waiting for transit at any indoor or sheltered stations and stops, as a result of the Provincial Government’s Ministerial Order mandating mask use. Specific changes customers must now observe are as follows: * In addition to transit vehicles, masks are now required at any
indoor or sheltered location where people are boarding or waiting for transit, including stations, platforms, bus stops, bus loops, and bus exchanges. * Face shields are no longer a suitable option in place of a nonmedical mask or face covering. * TransLink will suspend the issuance of exemption cards given that it is not able to exempt customers from a Ministerial Order. The Ministerial Order does allow
for certain exemptions, which can be found here. * Transit Police will conduct standard inquiries with any customer not wearing an appropriate mask or face covering. Approximately 95 per cent of customers are wearing masks on transit and TransLink expects all customers to comply with the changes required as part of the Ministerial Order. Transit Police will enforce the Ministerial Order
and can issue fines of $230, subject to the exemptions set out in the Order. Customers who observe others not following the rules can report these instances to TransLink’s Customer Information team. This information will help Transit Police target enforcement in problem areas. Customers should not to attempt to enforce the Ministerial Order themselves.
BC Teachers’ Federation President encourages parents to support ‘a culture of mask wearing’ BC Teachers’ Federation President Teri Mooring on Tuesday issued the following open letter to BC parents, stressing that “while masks are not mandatory at all times in schools, we’re hoping you can help us support a culture of mask wearing”: Dear parents, BC’s teachers care deeply about our students, your children. We are all working incredibly hard to make sure they are safe and receiving the best education possible during this terrible pandemic.
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Nothing about this school year has been easy and all of us are feeling stress and anxiety. We’re worried about COVID-19 affecting our students, our families, and ourselves. Making sure our schools and classrooms are safe for our children and yours has been the top priority for us all. Now, as BC is gripped by this surging second wave of the coronavirus, we’re reaching out to you for some help. While masks are not mandatory at all times in schools, we’re hoping you can help us support a culture of mask wearing. Some schools have already taken this step. The
school community has come together and made mask wearing normal and expected. It really helps everyone in our schools feel safer. We need to be doing all we can to ensure we keep each other safe. No one wants to bring COVID-19 home to their families. We know there are students and staff members who for various reasons can’t wear masks. And, there are some learning situations where masks aren’t appropriate. That’s all ok. Our school communities have a lot of experience making sure people are included and treated with kindness and re-
spect. By talking to your children about wearing their masks in school, you can help us create that respectful culture of mask wearing. BCTF members, your children’s teachers, are committed to providing our students with supportive and enriching learning environments. We also need them to be safe. Please help make that happen. We encourage you to talk to your children and encourage them to wear masks. Thank you, Teri Mooring
Vancouver’s Empty Homes Tax enters fourth year with 25 per cent fewer vacant properties
VANCOUVER property owners can now start making their Empty Homes Tax (EHT) property status declarations for the 2020 tax year. Residential property owners are required to complete a declaration, even if they live in their property or rent it out. Declaration instructions are being mailed out to all property owners over the coming weeks, along with their advance property tax notice. Owners have until February 2, 2021, to make their annual declaration. Only one declaration per property is required. Declarations can be made quickly and easily online at vancouver.ca/eht-declare. If you require help, call the City on 3-1-1 or
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Province introduces mask enforcement measures, extends emergency
MIKE Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is aligning the Province’s measures under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) with the Provincial Health Officer’s (PHO) guidance that masks must be worn in indoor public places. The Province is also formally extending the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the EPA to support the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic response. The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on December 8. “We’ve entered a second wave of COVID-19 in British Columbia and additional steps need to be taken to protect our health,” Farnworth said on Tuesday. “Now more than ever, we all need to follow the guidelines of the PHO. Last week, the PHO provided guidance that masks should be worn in all indoor public places. This new order under the EPA will ensure we have the tools necessary to enforce the mask mandate as recommended by the PHO.” This ministerial order on masks ensures a coordinated response to COVID-19. Masks are now required to be worn by all British Columbians, 12 years and older, in many indoor public settings. These include: * malls, shopping centres, coffee shops, and retail and grocery stores; * liquor and drug stores; * airports, city halls, libraries, community and recreation centres; * restaurants, pubs and bars; * places of public worship; * on public transportation, in a taxi or ridesharing vehicle; * common areas of office buildings, court houses, hospitals and hotels; * common areas of sport and fitness centres when not engaged in physical activity; and * common areas of post-secondary institutions and non-profit organizations.
Working with public health officials, Emergency Management BC anticipates issuing further orders to enforce requirements for masks in common areas of apartment buildings, condos and workplaces. This first order covers the high-traffic public settings where people who do not know each other often interact. For the purposes of this order, a mask or face covering is defined as a medical or non-medical mask that covers the nose and mouth. Face shields are not a substitute for a mask, as there is an opening below the mouth. People who cannot wear a mask or who cannot put on or remove a mask without the assistance of others are exempt. A person may not be able to wear a mask for a psychological, behavioural or health condition, or due to a physical, cognitive or mental impairment. Masks may be removed temporarily in indoor public places to identify the individual wearing the mask, to consume food or beverage at a location designated for this purpose, while participating in a sport or fitness activity in a sport facility or while receiving a personal or health service that requires the mask to be removed. “Education is key, which is why we’re having businesses review their plans and getting the word out to communities in several languages,” Farnworth said. “Businesses should provide signage on the mandatory mask policy and inform customers about the requirement. Of course, despite any range of efforts, some people will break the rules knowing full well what they’re doing. These measures give police and other enforcement officials the tools to intervene with and penalize problematic individuals and groups.” Anyone without a mask in an indoor public place or who refuses to comply with the direction of an enforcement officer, including the direction to leave the space, or who responds with abusive or belligerent behaviour, may be subject to a $230 fine. Effective immediately, these measures are enacted under the provincial state of emergency, using the extraordinary powers of the EPA in ongoing support of B.C.’s COVID-19 response. To report non-emergency contraventions of this mask order, people are asked to con-
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Watchful neighbour helps foil break-in attempt in Surrey A neighbour’s keen eye and Surrey RCMP’s quick response has resulted in charges against two men for a break and enter in progress in South Surrey. On November 24, shortly after 2:30 p.m., Surrey RCMP received a report from a concerned citizen of suspicious activity at a neighboring residence in the 13300-block of 14A Avenue. Two men were seen attempting to break in to the home and eventually making entry.
As a result of the timely report from the neighbour, police were able to immediately start rolling in the direction of the crime in progress. Officers were en route to the location, even prior to the home’s alarm being triggered by the suspects. The caller stayed on the phone with dispatchers, providing a detailed account of the suspects’ actions until officers arrived at the residence within minutes of receiving the 9-1-1 call. Officers intercepted the
two suspects before they had an opportunity to flee. Both men were arrested and held in custody for court. On November 25, 34-yearold Leo Hamm and 31-year-old Kalman Hlavacs were charged with break and enter. “This is a great example of how valuable witnesses are, particularly during a crime in progress. The prompt actions of this neighbour and the quick response of offi-
cers led to the arrests of these suspects,” said Cpl. Joanie Sidhu on Thursday. “Securing your home with an alarm system is also a great deterrent for break-ins and serves as a method to alert neighbours and police during crimes in progress.” Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-2228477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
Surrey RCMP seize drugs and gun in weekend proactive enforcement TWO significant seizures of drugs and a firearm were made by Surrey RCMP in one night, as a result of proactive and targeted enforcement. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on November 20, a member of the Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit (CRU) was conducting targeted enforcement when they stopped a vehicle near 109th Avenue and 139A Street. The vehicle was driven by a man who was prohibited from driving and had two outstanding arrest warrants for driving while prohibited, for which the man was arrested. Through further investigation, officers located plastic bags containing smaller packages of suspected drugs, approximately $2,000 cash, two cans of bear spray, and other items consistent with drug trafficking. The man, and the passenger in the vehicle, were both subsequently arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking. Through further investigation, officers located plastic bags containing smaller packages of suspected drugs, approximately $2,000 cash, two cans of bear spray, and other items consistent with drug trafficking. Later that night, shortly after 10 p.m., a frontline officer came across a parked running vehicle, in the 10500-block of King George Boulevard, where the driver was passed out behind the wheel. The officer woke the driver and began an impaired driving investigation which led to the man’s arrest. During the investigation, the officer located approximately 50 grams of suspected fen-
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THE COVID-19 pandemic has many people turning to online shopping this holiday season and Surrey RCMP say they want to help keep the season holidays merry and bright by providing some tips to help protect the public from crimes related to online shopping and online marketplace apps.
Online Marketplace App Robberies Online marketplace apps are a convenient way for people to buy and sell merchandise. Unfortunately, they are also a convenient way for criminals to commit personal robberies. Criminals use apps such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist,
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* Do not meet in a secluded place or invite strangers into your home. * Only meet during daylight hours or in a well-lit and heavily populated area. * Be especially careful when buying or selling high value items. * Tell a friend or family member where you’re going and when you’re meeting the buyer/seller. * Take your cell phone and a friend along to accompany you.
Online Shopping Tips It continues to be important to employ safe internet practices while conducting online shopping, particularly during the busy gift-giving
season. Surrey RCMP Financial Crime Unit recommends these tips to prevent crimes related to online shopping – not only related to internet transactions, but tips for safeguarding packages delivered to your home. * Create complex, difficultto-guess passwords for your devices and accounts and change passwords frequently. * Periodically check your credit reports, bank and credit card statements and report any irregularities promptly to the relevant financial institution and to the credit bureaus. * Use reputable websites for online shopping. Reading online website reviews can
be a good way to identify suspicious websites. * Always use a secure internet connection when making a purchase (look for a little lock icon on your browser). * Don’t use open wifi that isn’t secured. * Only shop on sites that take secure payment methods, such as credit cards and PayPal. Never send cash or a cheque. * Make sure you use the correct delivery address when completing your online purchase. * Make sure someone is home or alert a neighbour when you are expecting a package or delivery. * Consider installing surveil-
lance cameras at your doorstep. “We urge everyone to keep safety in mind while checking off items on your shopping list,” says Sgt. Ryan Forbes, Acting NCO in charge of the Surrey RCMP Targeted Enforcement Unit. “Following these tips can prevent you from falling victim to internet-based crimes.” Surrey RCMP will be hosting a Holiday Saftey Tips Webinar via Zoom on December 3. Email E_Surrey_Community_Programs_Requests@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca by Friday, November 27 to register. For more safety tips, visit the Surrey RCMP website.
Four men charged for allegedly operating illegal gaming house in Burnaby FOUR men have now been charged after an illegal gaming investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team (JIGIT) resulted in a search warrant on a business on July 4. In October 2019, CFESU-BC JIGIT began an investigation into a suspected illegal gaming house operating in a Burnaby business called “Big Shots Café”. On the evening of July 4, CFSEU-BC JIGIT, with the assistance of the CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) and the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (LMDERT), executed a search warrant at the business and located several individuals participating in activity that appeared to be that of an illegal gaming house. Seized from the business were items such as poker tables, slot machines, cash, poker chips and playing cards. A charge of keep a common gaming house or common betting house contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada has now been laid against four males: • Francisco Batista Pires, 57-year-old resident of Burnaby • Richard William Kosterman, 58-year-old resi-
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Cannabis edibles found in Halloween bag results in illegal lab shutdown in Delta A complaint from a parent about finding cannabis edibles inside their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Halloween treat bag evolved into a significant drug investigation. Fortunately, the parent spotted the candy and warned other parents in the area, and Delta Police received no other complaints or information about children consuming cannabis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our officers were very concerned and launched an investigation, attempting to trace the source of the candy and locate the supplier,â&#x20AC;? said Inspector Guy Leeson, officer in charge of the Delta Police Crime Reduction Unit, on Monday.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was some great police work done on this investigation, and really good information sharing among officers,â&#x20AC;? he said, resulting in the Crime Reduction Unit being able to shut down an illegal cannabis extraction lab. The incident also serves as a valuable reminder for parents to always check their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Halloween candy, before allowing them to consume any treats, police said. Police executed a warrant on a residential home in North Delta on November 20 and determined the dwelling was dedicated to can-
nabis production, extraction, packaging for street sale, as well as advertising. Thousands of cannabis edibles were seized. The site has now been dismantled, and police do not believe there is any ongoing risk to the public from the property. A man and a woman were arrested during the execution of the warrant. Police anticipate recommending a number of charges, including distribution to minors, possess for purpose selling and prohibited synthetic production.
Large-scale immigration fraud scheme: CBSA FOUR Richmond residents are among five people who have charged following a five-year investigation, Project Husky, by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) into a largescale alleged immigration fraud scheme. The investigation began in 2015 based on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; identification of suspicious documents submitted as part of permanent residency applications. On the surface, these appeared to be nomination certificates from the Government of Yukon issued under the Yukon Business Nominee Program. However, the Government of Yukon confirmed these documents were non-genuine and had not been issued by their office. Since the non-genuine documents were detected during the processing of applications, none of the applications to immigrate to Canada were approved. Therefore, no one obtained permanent resident status as a result of this alleged scheme. The CBSA Criminal Investigations Section executed numerous search warrants in British Columbia and Yukon seeking evidence of the alleged fraud scheme. Five people are now facing charges for alleged violations of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the South Asian Adults & Seniors: Free online yoga classes Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia invites South Asian adults and senior members to attend yoga classes on line free of cost through Zoom meetings conducted by Sumita Kolppa from her studio on Monday, November 30 and Thursday, December 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. on both the days. We will try to accommodate members who join a bit late, but try to join in time so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss yoga practice. You will be provided a link to click to join the Zoom meeting. The links to click for the Monday and Thursday classes are different. You must have a web camera with a mike installed to your computer or smart phone to have video display for the participating members. Call Surendra Handa, coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for further details.
Criminal Code committed between July 2013 and September 2016: * Ian David Young, 59, of Whitehorse, Yukon * Tzu Chun Joyce Chang, 49, of Richmond, B.C. * Qiong Joan Gu, 66, of Richmond, B.C.
* Aillison Shaunt Liu (also known as Allison Shaunt Liu), 31, of Richmond, B.C. * Shouzhi Stanley Guo, 38, of Richmond, B.C. The CBSA said that all of the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty. They are scheduled to appear in
Richmond Provincial Court on December 23, 2020. Young is currently wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call the CBSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anonymous Border Watch Line by dialing 1-888-502-9060.
Nina Patel, Regional Director General for the Pacific Region, CBSA, said on Thursday: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Project Husky shut down a large-scale alleged immigration fraud scheme that impersonated a legitimate nominee program. This investigation highlights the CBSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commit-
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West Newton 3 storey Townhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Main floor have living room, dining room, kitchen, eating area and 2 piece bath. Above 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathroom and laundry. Lower floor have master bedroom with full bathroom with double side by side garage walking distance school and close to all amenities. Located next to GURU NANAK SIKH TEMPLE and Scott R o a d s h o p p i n g c e n t r e. A l l measurements are approximate, buyers to verify.
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Renovated 2 Storey home in Langley 7772 Sqft corner lot with 2404 Sqft built area. Main Floor have Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, 3 bedrooms + one full Bathrooms and laundry room. Basement floor have 3 bedroom + one Full bathroom and storage shed. Close to all Amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.
3 Storey Townhouse in West Newton with 3 bdrms and 2 baths. Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen and Eating area. Above 3 Bedrooms, 2 full Bathroom and Laundry. walking distance S chool and Close to all Amenities. Located next to Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and Scott Road shopping Centre. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.
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2956 BERGMAN STREET, ABBOTSFORD This cul-de-sac lot is over 6,100 sq. ft. This 3 storey home has a modern, open layout. The main �oor has high 10 ft ceilings, a large living room & bedroom with en-suite, a chef kitchen & great room plus a spice kitchen for your spicy foods. There is also a large covered deck for your entertaining needs. Above �oor has 4 large bedrooms, 2 of them master bedrooms with en-suite and 1 has a large covered deck. The other 2 bedrooms have a Jack & Jill bathroom to share & large closets. The laundry room is also located on the upper �oor. The basement has a large recreational room, kitchen & 3 bedrooms. Very large & tranquil cul-de-sac, ready to move in. On-deman hot water tank, and centralCall today to book a private showing. Won't last long.
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Renovated 3 years ago. 2, 2 bedroom suites. Great mortgage helper. Amazing beautiful renovated house on a 7800 soft lot. Walking distance to guildford mall, library, and rec centre, lane access and steps to school. Fenced yard, with shop and bakc alley access. 1/2 block to elem. Scholl. Rv parking, great location, quick freeway access, bus route. Will not last. Offers, offers! All sizes, dimensions, & details to be con�rmed.
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29 12040 68 AVE, SURREY
**CENTRAL WEST NEWTON LOCATION** RARE West facing ground level unit with one of the BIGGEST YARDS, bigger than most houses, must be seen to be appreciated & also 2 entrances to the unit from the front & back** 1 Storey 1196 sqft, 2 bedrooms + DEN & 2 FULL bathrooms** BRIGHT and modern kitchen with a PANTRY, Formal Living/Dining with a GAS �replace & a small open DEN area, WOOD �ooring & carpets in the bedrooms. The Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with full En-Suite, 2nd full main washroom & laundry with storage area in the unit.
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Haryana Police used water cannons and then tear gas to try and stop the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; march to Delhi. Chandigarh (IANS): Tens of thousands of farmers on Thursday braved tear gas and water cannons and managed to break police barricades ahead of the PunjabHaryana border in Shambhu near Ambala, heading to Delhi. Several protesters and policemen were injured. According to the All India Kisan Sabha, there were over 50,000 farmers at the spot. Bracing overnight rains and chilly winds, thousands of protesting farmers assembled at various places along the Haryana-Punjab borders amid mounting tension. They had been stopped by the Haryana Police while heading towards the national capital for their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Delhi Chaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; protest against the three Central Farm Laws. A huge contingent of police comprising the Rapid Action Force was deployed to deal with any untoward situation. Residents of several towns located along the Punjab-Haryana borders faced a harrowing time due to the heavy deployment of the security forces and snapping of the
bus services in the past 24 hours. Farmers swarmed roads and other open spaces. Several link roads entering Haryana were also been barricaded. Unfazed by the heavy security deployment and barricades on the highway with mounds of earth and huge rocks, a protesting farmer Gurdev Singh told the media at the Shambhu border near Ambala city, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will break all the barricades if we are not allowed to move ahead.â&#x20AC;? Farmers said they were ready to face even bullets. Section 144 of the CrPC was imposed and borders were turned into a fortress. A day earlier, farmers had major scuffles with the Haryana Police which failed to stop them from proceeding further despite heavy deployment of men and use of water cannons. The major scuffle between the farmers and the police broke out at the Shambhu border on the national highway when the farmers broke the blockades and managed to proceed to Delhi for staging a demonstration. Despite the use of water cannons,
Farmers trying to cross Shambu Border during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Delhi Chaloâ&#x20AC;? protest march in Patiala on November 26. the protesting farmers - comprising men and women, young and old, school and college students riding tractor-trailers, cars and motorcycles, managed to enter Haryana from Punjab. They were later joined by thousands of their counterparts from Haryana, led by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) state chief Gurnam Singh Charuni. As they reached Kurukshetra district, the local farmers joined them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The police must release our activists and vehicles. We will march towards Delhi, breaking the barricades,â&#x20AC;? Charuni said. The police had taken nearly 100 farmer leaders from Haryana into â&#x20AC;&#x153;preventive custodyâ&#x20AC;?. As per the police estimates, around 300,000 farmers from both the states are set to reach Delhi as part of their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Delhi Chaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; agitation. The farmers affiliated to 33 organisations are part of the United Farmers Front, an all-India body of over 470 farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unions that will participate in the indefinite protest in the national capital from November 26.
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The protesting farmers have threatened to block all the roads leading to Delhi if they are denied the permission to travel towards the national capital. Barred from entering Haryana, the leaders of farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; organisations announced that they will sit on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dharnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Dabwali barrier between Bathinda and Sirsa districts for a week. BKU (Ugrahan) President Joginder Ugrahan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are not allowed to cross Haryana and head towards Delhi on Thursday, our protest destination will be the border points for a week.â&#x20AC;? The main focus points of the protesters originating from within Haryana will be the four major national highways leading towards Delhi, i.e., Ambala to Delhi, Hisar to Delhi, Rewari to Delhi and Palwal to Delhi. Farmers protesting against the farm laws have expressed apprehension that these laws would pave the way for the dismantling of the minimum support price system, leaving them at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mercyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of big corporate entities.
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1984 riots: Key witness against Tytler alleges threat, files complaint New Delhi (IANS): Abhishek Verma, one of the key witnesses in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving former Congress MP Jagdish Tytler, has filed a complaint alleging that he is being threatened. Verma has sent his complaint to the SHO of Maidangarhi police station, saying, “I am the main witness in the case of CBI vs Jagdish Tytler for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. I have been receiving threats by email, phone calls and letters from the day I was included as the witness.” Controversial arms dealer Verma further added that the threats have been advanced not only to him, but also to the trial court judge, who was hearing this case, in December 2019. “Today I have received another threat on my official email. In the mail, Congress supporters who are the henchmen of Jagdish Tytler have not only threatened to blow me up with a bomb, but also the judges trying the
Jagdish Tytler case against Tytler,” Verma said. The latest threat mail received by Verma reportedly said, “No matter how many bodyguards you keep, you won’t be able to escape because we would blow up your house and car with RDX. You won’t be able to attend the trial of this case.”
The alleged threat was received months after the Delhi High Court had directed the police to continue providing security to Verma, one of the key witnesses in the 1984 antiSikh riots case involving Tytler. A single judge bench of the high court comprising Justice Yogesh Khanna had on September 28 issued a notice to the Delhi Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in this matter. On October 5, a separate bench of the high court had asked two senior Delhi Police officers to file a reply on a contempt petition filed by Verma, alleging non-compliance of an order to grant security to him. This came after Verma sought contempt action against the Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police (south district) for alleged wilful disobedience and for not complying with the directions passed by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on August 18 to continue provid-
ing police security to him as per his previous security arrangements. Verma was earlier provided with three security personnel for his personal security as well as for his family members who too were receiving threats. The case relates to the riots at the Pulbangash gurdwara in North Delhi where three people were killed on November 1, 1984, a day after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Tytler, who has denied his role in the riots, was thrice given clean chit by the CBI in the case, but the agency was directed by the court to further investigate the matter. The victims had filed a protest petition challenging the CBI’s closure reports in the case. The agency had re-investigated the case related to the killing of Badal Singh, Thakur Singh and Gurcharan Singh near the gurdwara after a court in December 2007 refused to accept its closure report.
India bans 43 Chinese mobile apps over national security concerns New Delhi (IANS): Continuing with its ban orders on Chinese apps, the Indian government on Tuesday blocked 43 new mobile apps, including shopping website AliExpress owned by e-commerce behemoth Alibaba. Other popular apps that have been banned include WeWorkChina, CamCard and Snack. These apps have been banned by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for engaging in activities which are “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country, defence, security of the state and public order”. The ministry banned these apps based on reports received from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, Ministry of Home Affairs. The Indian government had on September 2 banned 118 apps on national security concerns, including the immensely popular PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile, Baidu and couple of virtual private networks (VPNs) that allowed access to TikTok that was banned earlier. Other popular banned apps were Baidu Express Edition, ShareSave by Xiaomi, WeChat Work, Tencent Weiyun, Tencent Watchlist, Alipay, GO SMS Pro, ZAKZAK Pro and Live, Smart AppLock and Ludo World-Ludo Superstar, among others In July, the government barred 47 Chinese apps from operating in the country, which were largely clones of the 59 apps that were banned in June. On June 29, the government banned 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser and Xiaomi’s Mi Community, over national security concerns amid the border tussle in Eastern Ladakh which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers in a bloody clash with Chinese PLA troops in the Galwan Valley in June. Other Chinese apps in the banned list were Club Factory, SHAREit, Likee, Mi Video Call (Xiaomi), Weibo, Baidu, BIGO LIVE and more. Upset by India’s latest ban on 43 Chinese mobile applications, China on Wednesday urged the Indian government to restore the trade relations for mutual benefit. “China and India are the opportunities of development to each other rather than threats. Both sides should bring bilateral economic and trade relations back to the right path for mutual benefit and win-win results on the basis of dialogue and negotiation,” said an official statement issued by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi. The Chinese Communist Party regime “firmly opposes the Indian side’s repeated use of national security as an excuse to prohibit some mobile applications with Chinese background,” the statement said. The embassy further claimed that the Chinese government has “always required overseas Chinese companies to abide by international rules, operate in compliance with laws and regulations and conform to public order and good morals.” Spokesperson of the embassy Ji Rong said that China hoped India “provides a fair, impartial and non-discriminatory business environment for all market players from various countries including China, and rectify the discriminatory practices violating WTO rules.”
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Government accelerates efforts to extradite 26/11 conspirator Rana to India New Delhi/Washington (IANS): India has accelerated its efforts for the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian doctor and the co-conspirator of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as his prison sentence in the US is nearing end. The mentor of Lashkar-eTaiba terrorist David Headley, the key conspirator of the attacks 12 years ago in which 165 people were killed and over 300 were wounded, Rana has been in a US prison in Los Angeles for plotting a terror attack
on Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten. Though the Chicago court in the US had held him guilty in 2011 for supporting Lashkar, the globally
banned terror group, it acquitted him in the Mumbai terror attacks case. However, in 2013, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) charged Rana, in absentia,
in a Delhi court and sentenced him to 14 years in jail. Since then, the government has been trying to get him extradited to India. Top sources told IANS that the NIA and the Ministry of External Affairs are making concerted efforts for Rana’s extradition now that his sentence in the US is coming to an end. “Technically, his extradition is feasible now,” an official source said. Investigators in India believe that Rana is a “bigger catch” than Headley and his extradition to India will be
a huge success for India’s counter-terror grid. Rana and Headley were arrested in the US in 2009 for plotting attacks on the offices of the Danish newspaper, which had published cartoons of Prophet Mohammad. In Islam, any drawing or picture of the Prophet is considered “blasphemous”. Born in 1961, Rana, a former doctor who served in the Pakistani Army, had immigrated to Canada and turned into an immigration service businessman. Before the terror attacks, he had travelled to Mum-
bai and stayed at Taj Hotel, one of the dozen places the Lashkar suicide squad attacked in a coordinated manner on November 26, 2008. His friend David Coleman Headley (1960 born Dawood Sayed Gilani) is a Pakistani-American, also serving prison in the US, had pleaded guilty in the Mumbai terror attacks case. In 2013, he was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison but his plea that he should not be extradited to India, Pakistan or Denmark was accepted by the US court.
PM’s subtle pitch for ‘vocal for local’ in Lucknow University address New Delhi (IANS): While making a virtual address on the occasion of the Centennial Foundation Day of Lucknow University, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, made a subtle but strong pitch for his pet ideas “vocal for local” and “self-reliant India”. While praising the long-standing legacy of the university, Modi said that the premiere educational institution can analyse local skills and make value addition to local products. “Why shouldn’t our universities analyse local skills? Our universi-
Narendra Modi ties can also conduct research on local products and also how value addition and modern technology can be used for those products. Branding, marketing, and strategies related to the management of such local products can also
be part of your academic course,” said Modi. Making a point, signalling towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, he pointed out how urea production has seen a turnaround to meet domestic demand. “Earlier our factories were not able to produce urea according to the needs of our market and there was also black marketing of urea. But today our factories are working in full capacity and efficiency and we are able to meet the domestic demand of Urea,” he said. Asking the students to believe in
themselves, despite individuals who would be out there to demotivate them, the Prime Minister stressed that the university is more than just a centre of higher education. Pitching for a win-win formula, he told students, “Do things that will benefit you personally and benefit your country as-well”. As an advice, he urged them to keep positivity in their thoughts and possibility in their approach alive. Making a strong pitch for change, Modi said that those who create roadblocks for change are those who believe any change will bring
disruption and discontinuity. He also mentioned the much-touted National Education Policy. “By the time the country completes 75 years of independence, the new education policy should be widely part of our education system,” he said. Earlier, he thanked the Lucknow University for providing a slew of great personalities to modern India during its long journey. He also released a special stamp and a Rs 100 coin to commemorate the Centennial Foundation Day of Lucknow University.
AAP to debut in UP with Panchayat elections Lucknow (IANS): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be making an electoral debut Uttar Pradesh next year. The party will contest all seats in the upcoming zila panchayat elections. AAP MP and in charge of UP, Sanjay Singh said that, “We have decided to contest all zila panchayat seats. For this, those wishing to contest elections on an AAP ticket will have to fill up a form and submit to the
district level executive committees. These will then be vetted by the state executive.” He also added that there is likely to be a major reshuffle in the party organisation at both the state and district level, aimed at the next election. “Each member of the executive will have to spend at least 10 days in a month in the district allocated to them for the purpose of organisation building and at least two
hours each day for party work in their home district,” he added. Sanjay Singh further said that AAP would be launching protests across the state against various policies of the state government, starting with the issue of unemployment. He also questioned the ongoing Mission Shakti program of the government, saying that there were serious concerns about the safety of women in the
state. Sanjay Singh has been continuously touring Uttar Pradesh since August and is leading the party from the front. The state governments set up over a dozen cases against him, he remains unrelenting. According to party sources, AAP will testing the waters with the panchayat elections before it makes a debut in the 2022 assembly elections.
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Amarinder, Khattar in twitter spat over farmers’ Delhi Chalo march Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday engaged in a war of words over farmers’ Delhi Chalo march against the Centre’s farm laws. While Singh slammed Khattar for stopping farmers from moving towards the national capital, terming it as “totally undemocratic and unconstitutional”, the latter told the Punjab chief minister to stop “inciting innocent farmers”. Singh took to Twitter for lashing out at his counterpart in Haryana after farmers were stopped from entering the state to move towards Delhi. Haryana has completely sealed its borders with Punjab to prevent farmers from entering the state for their protest march. “Why is @mlkhattar govt in
Amarinder Singh and Manohar Lal Khattar. Haryana stopping the farm- against the farm laws for two ers from moving to Delhi? The months. tyrannical use of brute force “Why is Haryana govt provokagainst peacefully protesting ing them by resorting to force? farmers is totally undemocratic Don’t the farmers have the right and unconstitutional,” said to pass peacefully through a Singh in a tweet. public highway,” Singh asked. He said farmers have been The Punjab chief minister said peacefully protesting in Punjab it was a “sad irony” that the
Navjot Sidhu had boiled veggies, I had missi roti, says Amarinder Singh Chandigarh (IANS): A day after meeting his former Cabinet colleague Navjot Sidhu over lunch after over a year of ‘political differences’, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday, taking a dig at the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) over its remark on him hosting a banquet, said while his former cabinet colleague had boiled vegetables, he himself had a ‘missi roti with dahi’ during the lunch. “Does that look like a banquet to the Akalis?” he asked. Amarinder Singh hoped that he and Sidhu would continue to have cordial meetings like the one they had yesterday, where they spoke a lot about cricket, apart from a host of other things. Both were in a good mood during the one-hour luncheon meeting, to which he had invited Sidhu after the latter expressed interest in meeting him, said Amarinder Singh. “I was satisfied and happy with the meeting, and so was Sidhu,” he added. Quashing media speculation of serious discussions between the two, the Chief Minister quipped contrary to what was being suggested,
Navjot Sidhu “We did not make any plans for Punjab or India or the world”. “We just had some simple talks, during which Sidhu shared a lot of his cricketing experiences,” said Amarinder Singh, adding unfortunately the media was making a mountain out of a molehill. The two leaders had not been seeing eye to eye for quite some time and the meeting was seen in political circles as a bid to bury the hatchet. Sidhu had been lying low ever since his resignation from the state Cabinet in July last year.
constitutional rights of farmers were being “oppressed” on Constitution Day. Let them pass @mlkhattar ji, don’t push them to the brink. Let them take their voice to Delhi peacefully,” Singh said. He also appealed to the BJP to direct the Khattar-led government not to indulge in “strong arm tactics” against the farmers. Shortly after Singh lambasted him, Khattar sternly told the Punjab chief minister to stop “inciting innocent farmers”. Khattar asked Singh to desist from misleading farmers, highlighting that he has already pledged to quit politics if the Minimum Support Price mechanism is ever dismantled. “@Capt Amarinder Ji, I’ve said it earlier and I’m saying it again, I’ll leave politics if there’ll be
any trouble on the MSP—therefore, please stop inciting innocent farmers,” Khattar tweeted. He accused Singh of “only tweeting” and “running away from talks” with him on the issue. “I’ve been trying to reach out to you for the last 3 days but, sadly, you have decided to stay unreachable -- is this how serious you are for farmers’ issues? You’re only tweeting and running away from talks, why,” Khattar asked in another tweet. Launching a scathing attack on Singh, the Haryana chief minister told him, “Time for your lies, deception and propaganda is over—let the people see your real face.” “Please stop putting the lives of people in danger during the corona pandemic. I urge you not to play with the lives of the people - at least
avoid cheap politics during the time of the pandemic,” Khattar told Singh. Singh expressed shock at his response. “Shocked at your response @ mlkhattar ji. It’s the farmers who’ve to be convinced on MSP, not me. You should’ve tried to talk to them before their #DilliChalo. And if you think I’m inciting farmers then why are Haryana farmers also marching to Delhi,” he asked. As for endangering lives during #COVID19, have you forgotten that it was @BJP4India led central govt that pushed through those #FarmLaws amid the pandemic, uncaring about the impact they’d have on our farmers? Why didn’t you speak out then @mlkhattar Ji,” Singh asked Khattar.
Sukhbir Singh Badal slams Haryana government Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday slammed the Haryana government for trying to thwart farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, terming the attempt as “Punjab’s 26/11”. Bathinda MP and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal also condemned the Haryana government for preventing farmers’ entry to Haryana, saying it is a “murder of democracy.” “Today is Punjab’s 26/11. We are witnessing the end of the right to democratic protest. @ Akali_Dal condemns the Haryana govt & Centre for choosing to repress the peaceful farmer movement,” said Badal in a tweet. Haryana has completely sealed its borders with Punjab to prevent farmers from entering the state for their onward march
to Delhi to protest against the Centre’s farm laws. The SAD chief also lashed out at the BJP-led government in Haryana for using water cannons against farmers on the Punjab-Haryana border. “The battle for the rights of Punjab farmers cannot be throttled by using water cannons against them. Our resolve will only strengthen further,” he said. The Central government is treating farmers as “enemy of the State”, SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal alleged on Thursday, condemning the use of force to stop them from marching towards Delhi in protest against the Centre’s farm laws. Badal had resigned from the Union Cabinet in September in protest against three farm sector Bills, which later got the
President’s assent after being passed by Parliament. She was the Union minister for food processing industries. The Centre should not adopt a policy of confrontation with farmers. It should instead talk with them and resolve their grievances, Badal told the media. “Using force against farmers on Constitution Day has turned the day a ‘black day’ for ‘annadattas’ of the country,” the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader said. “The BJP-led Central government is treating farmers as an enemy of the State. We witnessed the same treatment when Punjabis were stopped from going to Delhi during the Asiad Games. Such repressive tactics can have very dangerous repercussions as we have seen in the past,” Badal said.
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FCA Canada: 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition Windsor, Ontario: Ram is commemorating the 75th anniversary of Power Wagon with a special acknowledgment of Power Wagonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage that stretches back to World War II. The 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition is loaded with unique features and celebrates the rich history of the most iconic model in the heavy-duty pickup segment.
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Nissan announces Canadian pricing for the 2021 Versa Mississauga, Ont.: Nissan recently announced Canadian pricing for the all-new 2021 Nissan Versa subcompact sedan, which arrives to Nissan Canada dealers this month with a starting MSRP2 of $16,498. Now in its third generation, the all-new 2021 Versa embraces Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, including the available Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of front, side and rear safety monitoring and intervention technologies The 2021 Versa is the vehicle with the most standard safety technology in its class3. The 2021 Versa is offered in three models – S (5-speed manual or Xtronic transmissions), SV (Xtronic) and the sporty SR (Xtronic). The Versa S 1.6 5MT is priced at $16,498 CAD. The Versa S 1.6 Xtronic at $17,998 CAD. The Versa SV 1.6 Xtronic - $19,498 CAD, and the Versa SR 1.6 Xtronic at $20,998 CAD. Freight and PDI
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which sets the tone for the vehicle’s balance between emotional and functional needs. Key interior features include best-in-class front legroom4 a sporty D-shaped steering wheel, “floating” 7.0- inch touchscreen audio display, remote keyless entry and standard push button start. Available amenities range from heated front seats to Automatic Climate Control. The new Versa sedan’s next-generation, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine is rated at 122horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with an enhanced Xtronic transmission or available 5-speed manual (Versa S grade only). Fuel economy with the Xtronic transmission is rated at 7.4 L/100 km city; 5.9 L/100 km highway; and 6.7 L/100 km combined1. Fuel economy with the 5-speed manual transmission is rated at 8.6 L/100 km city;
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Hyundai Canada announces pricing for the first-ever Sonata N Line
MARKHAM, ON, –Hyundai Canada announced pricing for the first-ever Sonata N Line of high performance vehicles starting with the 290-horsepower Sonata N Line sedan. Engineering wise power is based on the 2020 Sonata’s new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the N Line version adds a turbocharger, a different cylinder head, and unique internals. These changes put the horsepower at 290 at 5,800 rpm and the torque at 311 lb.-ft. at 1,650-4,000 rpm. These numbers are a significant increase over the standard Sonata’s 191-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or its optional 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. The transmission is similar to the one found in the high-performance 2021 Veloster N. N Power Shift (NPS) engages when
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Driving without a licence: What happens if I forget to renew my driver’s licence and I am involved in a car accident? BY STEPHEN FERGUSON Lawyer Simpson, Thomas & Associates
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404 - 8705 Young Rd Chilliwack
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