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25 SOUTH ASIAN MP’S ELECTED ACROSS CANADA ONTARIO: 17 (16 Liberals, 1 Conservative) BRITISH COLUMBIA: 5 (4 Liberals, 1 NDP)

Why Trudeau’s minority government is unlikely to fall anytime soon Constitutional convention and a willing partner in the NDP will help the prime minister avoid parliamentary drama—at least for now, says University of Alberta legal expert BY MICHAEL BROWN University of Alberta

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LIBERALS: 157 SEATS (-20) CONSERVATIVES: 121 SEATS (+26) NDP: 24 SEATS (-15) BLOC QUEBECOIS: 32 SEATS (+22) GREENS: 3 SEATS (+1) PEOPLE’S PARTY: 0 (-1) OTHER: 1 (-8) +/- seats at dissolution of Parliament

IF Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is able to work with opposition parties, either formally or informally, then the possibility of significant constitutional drama is pretty remote, at least in the short term, according to a University of Alberta constitutional law expert. “I think Mr. Trudeau has a willing partner in the NDP to provide him with the support that he’ll need to govern, at least for a few years,” said U of A law professor Eric Adams. He said in the Westminster Parliamentary system, Trudeau remained the prime minister whatever the election result and always had the option of taking the first shot at forming government, although constitutional tradition dictates that he would have resigned had the Conservatives won a majority. Adams said this runs counter to assertions made by Conservative leader Andrew Sheer in the final days of the campaign, that the leader who gets the most seats

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minister insofar as he can govern with the confidence of the House of Commons.” If the numbers were flipped and the Conservatives had held a strong plurality of seats, Adams said, Trudeau might well have bowed to pressure and resigned, giving the Conservatives the chance to try to form government.

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“If you don’t vote for it, we’re going to blame you for precipitating an election” CONTINUED FROM 1 Robert Forke’s Progressives. And though the alliance would crumble just six months into the term, thengovernor general Lord Byng took the controversial step of asking Meighen to form government, which he did, for three months. Adams said that whether a Parliament should be dissolved and a new election called or whether a new party leader is called upon to attempt to form government ultimately relies on unwritten constitutional principles guiding the decision-making of the governor general. While many argue that Canada should go further in writing some of these principles down to avoid confusion when these moments happen, Adams notes unwritten princi-

Eric Adams ples may have the virtue of inherent flexibility. “When you attempt to write them down, you can end up with a new scenario that doesn’t exactly fit what you’ve written down and that creates its own kind of uncertainty,” he said, adding unwritten principles

may have an easier time evolving. “It could be that unwritten rules are a little more responsive to the facts on the ground, and changes over time.” Adams said the first order of business will be for the prime minister to recall the house and face the first big confidence test of any government—the passing of the throne speech. After that, Adams explained that with the exception of budgetary measures, minority governments can and do lose votes in the House of Commons that don’t trigger a loss of confidence and a resulting election. That said, the government has the option of making any measure a matter of confidence. “Sometimes it’s a bit of a game of chicken, with the government say-

ing, ‘This legislation is important to us and if you don’t vote for it, we’re going to blame you for precipitating an election,’” he said. Over the course of the most recent two federal minority governments, former prime minister Stephen Harper often dared the opposition to vote against his legislation and risk suffering the consequences of an election Canadians didn’t want, Adams said. “At least in the short term, that kind of governing tactic has a lot of purchase for a newly elected minority government,” he explained. “However, what always ends up happening, if history is any guide, is that at some point that game of chicken gets called and an opposition party thinks, ‘You know what? I think we’re ready for that election.’”

Liberals benefitted most from strategic voting: Angus Reid Institute (This explains why Jagmeet Singh’s NDP did not get the seats they expected. Some have speculated that it was because of racism, but that is not true, in our opinion. It was all about strategic voting to keep the Conservatives from winning. – Editor’s Note)

Trudeau. The study also offers a glimpse of just how volatile the campaign was. Nearly one-quarter of late deciding voters (23%) say although they were leaning towards one party, they changed their minds and cast a ballot for another in the end.

IN the hours of ballot counting, as political commentators filled airtime and candidates nervously chewed their nails, a narrative of how one of the closest elections in Canadian history came to be emerged: strategic voting. Though the struggling Liberals may not have captured the most votes, nor secured enough seats in the House of Commons for a majority, new data confirms they were able to successfully persuade enough voters to help their cause, even begrudgingly, rather than support another party which may have helped to elect the Conservatives. A post-election survey from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute re-

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Left to right: TOTAL, LIBERAL, CONSERVATIVE, NDP, GREEN canvassed voters who were still considering their options, even into the late innings of the campaign. Their

responses reveal that among those who voted strategically, most chose the party of Prime Minister Justin

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17 SOUTH ASIAN WINNERS IN ONTARIO SEVENTEEN South Asians were elected in Ontario: 16 Liberals and one Conservative. In 2015, 16 South Asians were elected: 15 Liberals and one Conservative. All of them – except for former Liberal MP Raj Grewal (Brampton East), who was kicked out of the

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LIBERALS (16) 1. BARDISH CHAGGER Waterloo Bardish C h a g g e r, the Government H o u s e Leader, was elected in 2015 as the Member of Parliament for Wa t e r l o o . She is devoted to inclusion and community building from assisting with recreational sports for kids to volunteering with seniors. In her role with the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, Bardish has worked to foster diversity within the community providing opportunities for social and economic engagement. As the former executive assistant to former Member of Parliament Andrew

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2. NAVDEEP BAINS Mississauga–Malton Navdeep Bains has served the people of Mississauga—Malton since 2015, and a Member of Parliament since 2004. C u r r e n t l y, he serves as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and was a distinguished visiting professor at Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School and he has worked several years in accounting and financial analysis for the Ford Motor Company of Canada. Navdeep has deep roots in our community, as a longtime resident of both Mississauga and Brampton, and has strong ties to the social and cultural associations of Mississauga—Malton. Navdeep has been active in a variety of community organizations, as a board member for the Mississauga Food Bank, having worked with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Guru Gobind Singh Children’s Foundation, as well as having served as an Ontario board member with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. He is also the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his work in promoting diversity within his community, and holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance. Having served as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Brampton South from 2004 to 2011, Navdeep gained extensive experience as the Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Paul Martin and as the Critic for Public Works and Government Services, the Treasury Board, International Trade, Natural Resources, and Small Business and Tourism.

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and a political activist, Kamal is passionate about improving the lives of those around her and is committed to being a strong voice for change for all residents in Brampton West. A first-generation Canadian, Kamal immigrated to Canada from Delhi, India, at a very young age. She attended York University where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology with Honours and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing with Honours. Drawn to assisting others, Kamal gained diverse experience within the field of Health through her professional experience with Centre of Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH), Peel Family Shelter, and William Osler Health Centre. Kamal presently works as a Registered Nurse in the Oncology Unit at St Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto, which gives her a deep understanding of the issues that impact individuals every day. Kamal is an active member of her community, previously serving as Chairperson of South Asian Canadians Heritage Foundation, Mentor and Program Coordinator at Big Brother Big Sister of Peel, and Event Coordinator with Sick Kids Foundation. She also hosted ‘Youth Vision’ – a local TV talk show which explored issues surrounding young South Asian Canadians.

4. SONIA SIDHU Brampton South Sonia Sidhu was first elected on October 19, 2015 in a wave of hope, inclusivity, and positivity across the country. Over the last four years, Sidhu has worked hard to bring support to the middle class in her community. 14,000 Brampton South families have received Canada Child Benefits, making raising your family affordable. Through the Canada Summer Jobs, 530 young people in Brampton South have found good opportunities. She has helped build infrastructure in Brampton with a $750 million upgrade to GO service that will create an economic corridor and bring opportunity to Brampton. And introduced an innovative electric bus system that is the envy of cities around the world. And through Canada’s Climate Plan, a family of four in Brampton will receive a $307 Climate Action Incentive and can get a rebate of up to $1,000 on energy efficient home equipment. Sidhu has a passion for diabetes awareness and prevention. Before politics, she worked as a healthcare professional for 18 years, a record that has helped her understand the roots of health care needs across the country. Sidhu holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and has worked as a volunteer on political campaigns at all three levels of government. She has a proven dedication to her community, evidenced through her volunteer work with numerous community organizations including Trillium Health Centre. She lives in the riding of Brampton South with her husband, Gurjit. She has twin daughters, Arshia and Amrit, and a son Akash.

5. RUBY SAHOTA Brampton North Ruby Sahota was elected as the Member of Parliament for Brampton North in 2015, and is a proven leader who is focused on delivering real results for the community. Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, she is an active member of the local community, and is driven by the desire to give back.

First elected in 2015, Ruby serves as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, and as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Recognizing how important it is to have more women involved in politics, Ruby has also been an active member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women, and played a key role in the House Subcommittee on the Code of Conduct for Members of the House of Commons for Sexual Harassment. An experienced attorney, Ruby has practiced in the areas of criminal law, litigation, and dispute resolution in the public and private sectors, handling a wide range of complex commercial litigation files at the na-

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9. GAGAN SIKAND Mississauga–Streetsville Gagan Sikand was elected as the Member of Parliament for the riding of Mississauga—Streetsville in 2015. G a g a n , a lawyer and small business owner, has lived in Mississauga—Streetsville for over 25 years. Throughout that time, he’s been dedicated to community service and making our community, province, and country even better places to live, create jobs, and raise a family. Gagan has diverse professional experience both from government and the private sector, having worked for the Attorney General of Ontario, the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. Gagan also served on the Board of the Dental Hygienists of Ontario. Gagan volunteers on the local United Way advisory council and regularly helps out at both the Eden and Seva food banks. His focus on helping youth succeed is evident from his work as a mentor with the Kids Now program at Woodlands Secondary School. He also coached basketball and served as a board member for the Young Governors Council of Junior Achievement.

11. MANINDER SIDHU Brampton East Maninder Sidhu was the Liberal candidate for Brampton East. He is a husband, father, entrepreneur, philanthropist and someone who is passionate about making Brampton a better place. Maninder has lived in Brampton for the past 30 years and today, still calls Brampton home alongside his wife and children. Building on the values that Maninder was raised on, Maninder firmly believes that one should do all the good that you can. Among many philanthropic endeavors, including mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs, Maninder is the founder of The Kindness

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– promoting knowledge based economy in Ottawa. He also served as a board member of Unity Non-Profit Housing Corporation Ottawa and was the Vice President of Ottawa Community Immigrants Services Organization. Chandra was the Chair of Indo-Canada Ottawa Business Chamber and founderdirector of Federation of Canadian Brazilian Businesses. Chandra holds a bachelor degree in Engineering and a master degree in Business Administration. Before entering politics he was an executive in high-technology sector. He lives in Nepean with his wife Sangeetha who works at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Their only son Sid is a Chartered Professional Account, Chartered Account (CPA, CA). As the Member of Parliament, Chandra has served on the Standing Committee on Public Accounts – the most important oversight committee dealing with Auditor General’s reports on the government finances and performance of the all the government departments.

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15. ARIF VIRANI Parkdale–High Park

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AMARJEET SOHI LOSES TO TIM UPPAL IN ALBERTA 3 South Asians – all Conservatives - elected AMARJEET Sohi (Liberal) lost in his riding of Edmonton Mill Woods in Alberta, to Conservative candidate, Tim Uppal.

Amarjeet Sohi Sohi served as Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities from 2015-2018, and he had been Minister of Natural Resources since 2018. In a stunning upset in 2015, then-Minister of State for Multiculturalism Uppal was defeated by Sohi, who was an Edmonton City Councillor, by only 80 votes. Sohi bagged 20,399 votes, while Uppal won 20,319 votes. Uppal was evidently a victim of then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper and thenMulticulturalism Minister Jason Kenney’s bigoted attack on the niqab that upset millions of Canadians across the country. But this time, Uppal won a resounding victory. Uppal was the Member of Parliament for EdmontonSherwood Park from 2008 to 2015. He was appointed Minister of State for Democratic Reform; introducing legislation to reform the Senate, increase fairness in representation in the

House the Commons, and strengthen regulations for political financing. In July 2013, Tim became Minister of State for Multiculturalism. He has served as a member of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, the Standing Committee on Health and the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. Prior to entering politics, Tim was a residential mortgage manager for TD Canada Trust and served as a senior advisor to the Conservative Party of Canada. From 1992 to 1997, he was executive producer and host of a radio show on CKER in Edmonton.

Tim Uppal He is the founder and president of the South Edmonton Youth Group and has been a member of the Capital Health Community Health Council. He was also a founding member of the Edmonton Police Community Advisory Council. Tim Uppal was born in British Columbia and raised in Edmonton. He comes from a hardworking and proud Canadian family who emigrated from Punjab, India. Tim and his wife Kiran are

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QUEBEC LIBERAL’S ANJU DHILLON RE-ELECTED ANJU Dhillon was re-elected from the riding of Dorval-Lachine-LaSalle in Quebec. Anju was born and raised in the same riding. Before becoming an MP, she practised law for eight years. She was the first Ca-

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Brampton (Ontario) to name street after Guru Nanak AT its meeting on October 23, Brampton City Council unanimously passed a motion moved by Regional Councillor Gurpreet Singh Dhillon and City Councillor Harkirat Singh to rename the section of Peter Robertson Boulevard between Dixie Road and Great Lakes Road to ‘Guru Nanak Street’ or ‘Guru Nanak Road’, in honour of the 550th birth anniversary of the Sikh religion’s founder, Guru Nanak. City of Brampton Public Works and Engineering staff were directed to immediately undertake the renaming in time for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary, also known as ‘Gurpurab’, which will be celebrated globally by both Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

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Jawahar Singh Padda loses court appeal; was sentenced to 29 months in prison JAWAHAR Singh Padda, a Surrey businessman who runs a pizza joint in Newton, was sentenced to 29 months and 22 days in prison in Surrey Provincial Court on June 26. He was convicted on one count of possessing a prohibited firearm loaded with ammunition to be served concurrently with a sentence of 18 months’ imprisonment for one count of pointing a firearm. Padda was charged in connection with an incident on November 1, 2016. According to the summary of the ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal: “The appellant purchased a prohibited handgun and stored it at a restaurant he owned. One evening, under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, he brandished the handgun and pointed it at some of his employees. He pushed and struck an employee with his hand while in possession of the handgun. The appellant’s offending behaviour was out of character, and he was otherwise a model citizen. He purchased the handgun because he felt he needed it for protection. At the time of the offence, he was experiencing problems with alcohol and depression. After his arrest, he took significant rehabilitative steps. Held: Appeal dismissed. A 30-month sentence is at the bottom

Jawahar Padda Photo: Facebook of the range for s. 95(1) offences of a “true crime” nature. The sentencing judge understood that she could depart from the range if the appellant’s circumstances were “exceptional” so as to warrant a departure. In light of the significant aggravating factors, and considering the significant mitigating factors, including the appellant’s rehabilitative steps, she found that a sentence at the bottom of the range was appropriate. There is no basis on which to interfere with the sentencing judge’s discretion.” Justice David Harris upheld the sentence with Justices Mary Saunders and John Hunter concurring. Under “The offences,” the ruling states: “Mr. Padda was in possession of a prohibited handgun, along with ammunition, because he had purchased it illegally for $4,000 at the end of October 2016. He felt he needed the handgun for protection at his

restaurant, even though he had already hired a security firm to protect him and his employees from questionable acquaintances who had shown up late on one occasion and threatened staff. “Just after midnight on November 1, 2016, Mr. Padda entered the kitchen of a restaurant he owns, brandishing the handgun. Several employees were present in the kitchen area. He loaded the handgun in front of his employees. He was clearly intoxicated; drunk on alcohol and he had also used cocaine. The incident, which lasted about 35 minutes, was captured by video cameras and recorded. The recordings, together with recordings from other times proximate to the incident, were exhibits on sentencing and were viewed by the judge. “The recordings showed that Mr. Padda pointed the handgun at female employees. He gestured “as if to cock the firearm” while pointing it at his employees. At times, Mr. Padda appeared to be joking with his employees; at other times he became aggressive. He struck a female employee with his hand at least twice and pushed her while in possession of the handgun. As articulated in the reasons for sentence, the judge found that Mr. Padda, in striking and pushing his

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1-3 p.m., at Taj Park Convention Centre, 8580 132nd Street, Surrey. Light Refreshments will be provided. Muriel Arnason Library: Diwali Celebration Saturday, October 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley are celebrating their 16th annual Diwali (Festival of Lights). Everyone is invited to experience diversity of culture through crafts, face painting, henna, Indian music and dance, displays, and refreshments. The library is located at 20338 65th Avenue. Phone: 604-532-3590. South Asian Adults, Families & Seniors: Grand Diwali Mela Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian adults, families and seniors to join us at the Grand Diwali Mela (Festival of Lights) organized by the management team of Lakshmi Narayan Temple, 8321 140th Street, Surrey, on Sunday, October 27, starting at 1 p.m.

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Izzatnagri Ki Asabhya Betiyaan (The Immoral Daughters in the Land of Honour): Film’s director Nakul Sawhney will be present at the screening and post-screening discussion on Sunday, November 3, 1:15-4:30 p.m., at City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Room # 120, Surrey. The film traces the resistance of young women against honour killings and diktats of clan councils called Khap Panchayats in North India. The film explores caste, class and gender intersectionality in contemporary India. In addition to the film, Nakul Sawhney will also talk about ChalChitra Abhiyaan, a film and media collective based out of Western Uttar Pradesh. It aims to offer an alternative narrative to the most vulnerable sections of society. For more information, contact Sukhwant Hundal at 604-644-2470 or Hardev Singh at 778688-3545. With thanks to the Centre for India and South Asia Research, Dept of Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, UBC, Dr. Hari Sharma Foundation and South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy who made Nakul Sawhney’s Canada visit possible. Repair Cafés Repair Cafes are community gatherings where fixer volunteers help visitors repair their broken household items - electronics, small appliances, textile, jewelry, wood-

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Surrey Tree Lighting Festival: Civic Plaza The City of Surrey will host the ninth annual Surrey Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market at Surrey Civic Plaza on Saturday, November 23 from 12 to 8 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to watch the 60-foot tall Christmas Tree decorated with giant holiday ornaments, lights and a star treetopper light up at 6:30 p.m. to mark the start of the holiday season. This year’s free event will feature new lights and interactive displays on the festival grounds including an illuminated Light Tunnel, Enchanted Forest, North Pole Stage and Candy Cane Dance Tent. Other highlights include the popular Holiday Market and Village, featuring local vendors, crafters, free photos with Santa, and many more festive activities. The Holiday Fun Zone on University Drive will feature a variety of food trucks and sports activities, including road hockey, inflatables and amusement rides. Over 30 local performers, choirs and children’s acts will offer free live performances across seven stages throughout the day. Award-winning Canadian pop singer Begonia will headline the Main Stage after the inaugural tree lighting

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Sunday’s drive-by shooting in East Vancouver believed to be gang-related A drive-by shooting at 9 p.m. last Sunday (October 20) at a house on East 63rd and Prince Edward Street is believed to be gang-related. A Vancouver Police spokesperson told The VOICE: “No one was injured and

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BCSC reaches settlement with Gagan Deep Bachra and others in illegal sale of shares THE British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has reached settlement agreements with three B.C. men and one man from Alberta who were involved in companies that were illegally selling shares. Chung-Shen “Johnson” Kao, Gagan Deep Bachra, Chi Kay“Dixon” Wong and Meng Cher “Phillip” Tsai were nominee directors of three companies that raised a total of $19.6 million between 2016 and 2017: * FS Financial Services (Alberta) Inc., of which Kao was a director, raised $12.6 million from 72 investors in B.C. * Verico FS Capital Inc., of which Bachra was a director, raised $5.38 million from 35 investors * FS Financial Systems Inc., of which Wong and Tsai were directors, raised $1.62 million from 15 investors All of the money was raised without a prospectus, a formal document that explains the details of an investment and the risks involved. None of the investors qualified for an exemption from the prospectus require-

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Structure fire investigation at Surrey gas station, 1 dead SURREY RCMP is on the scene of a large structure fire at a business where one person has been located deceased. On October 21 at 5:30 a.m., the Surrey Fire Service and Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a fire at a gas station in the 8700-block of Harvie Road. Once the fire was deemed under control and the area could be searched, one person was located inside the gas station deceased. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined and the Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit will be continuing to investigate the fire in collaboration with the Surrey Fire Service. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if you wish to make an anonymous report, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www. solvecrime.ca.

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Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation LEGISLATION introduced on Thursday creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. “Today’s legislation is a crucial step towards true and lasting reconciliation,” said Premier John

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700 school children lead park beautification event to wrap up Love Where you Live Campaign trees and bulbs have been planted. Without question, our collective efforts have had a huge impact and I thank everyone who participated across our community.” In addition to the clean-up initiatives, the City focused on beautification projects to create more welcoming spaces. Across the City, 1,700 street banners were installed and

over 2,000 feet of decorative streetlights were added to Town Centres. During the event, McCallum encouraged that the students and community continue to take pride in the city, making clean-up efforts part of their regular routine. He said: “I want to continue to challenge everyone to participate in keeping our neighbor-

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Weapons and stolen property seized from Langley residence SURREY RCMP announced on Tuesday that they had seized a large quantity of weapons and stolen property following a search warrant at a residence in Langley. On October 10, the Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 7500-block of 202A Street in Langley. The search warrant stemmed from an alleged fraud that originated in Surrey in early October. Based on information collected from frontline and CRU officers, investigators were led to the residence in Langley, believed to be associated to the fraud investigation. As well as evidence of the initial fraud offence, the following items were located at the residence: * Two loaded firearms * Two replica handguns * Three crossbows * Three sets of body armour * Firearms ammunition * Six stolen vehicles * Multiple conducted energy weapons * Swords, brass knuckles, and various other weapons “Taking these weapons off of the streets is significant and will have a direct impact on public safety,” said Sgt. Ed Hryciuk, Surrey RCMP CRU District 4, Cloverdale. “This is an example of how a report received from the public can lead to a larger investigation that has a positive outcome for the community.” Nine individuals were located inside the residence during the execution of the search warrant and subsequently released

Suspects identified after schoolyard altercation in Port Coquitlam SEVERAL suspects have been identified and charges are likely after a confrontation involving OC spray (pepper spray) at a Port Coquitlam school on Tuesday. The incident happened at 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot of Terry Fox Secondary at 1260 Riverwood Gate and involved numerous young males. During the confrontation, OC spray was deployed towards two males who were inside a car. “Frontline Coquitlam RCMP officers were on scene in moments and stayed at the school throughout the day to make sure that students and staff felt safe, said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “Police are satisfied that we have identified all potential suspects who were at the scene. We are examining all the evidence to determine the exact charges that should be laid.” While the confrontation was occurring in the parking lot, staff at Terry Fox Secondary made the decision to put the school on hold and secure. The hold and secure was lifted about one hour after police arrived and determined that there was minimal ongoing risk. Apart from the use of the OC spray, no injuries were reported during the incident. Coquitlam RCMP would like to remind people to call 911 immediately if they see anyone acting suspiciously at or near a school. If you have information about this or any other crimes, call the Coquitlam RCMP nonemergency number at 604-945-1550.

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Indo-Canadian Voice | Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019

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