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‘Keep The RCMP In Surrey’ forced to remove RCMP logo from twitter account after being exposed! CURRENT LOGO:

HOW can residents of Surrey expect Surrey RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards and his officers to protect them when they didn’t even notice that their sacred logo was being used illegally by the “Keep The RCMP In Surrey” group so blatantly all this time to lobby for the force? Was it deliberate bias – or was it a lack of intelligence? In either case, this has been a total disgrace that has sullied the name of the RCMP and its supporters. How can residents expect them to uphold the law in an unbiased manner?

- However, the group is still using the RCMP cruiser with the force’s logo! It was only after MediaWaves Communications’ Ashiana Khan exposed this blatant misuse by this lobby group and The VOICE took up this cause stridently on Tuesday that the RCMP’s top brass

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apparently ordered the group to remove the logo from their twitter account. However, on Thursday the group was still using an RCMP cruiser with the RCMP logo on their twitter and

Facebook accounts. Will the RCMP bosses do something about this? If not, then everybody – including gangs – should start using these symbols on whatever they want to. This whole matter should be fully investigated by another police force to see why this was – and indeed, is still being – allowed. Both the federal public safety minister and B.C.’s public safety minister should look into this scandal.

SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum in a statement on Tuesday, said: “Regardless of where you stand on policing in Surrey, there is no place for racist remarks at any level. The statements that I have seen from Ivan Scott, of Keep The RCMP In Surrey are of an intolerant nature and are racially charged. I wholly condemn them. Surrey is a city that is built and made stronger by its diversity.”

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Racist propaganda by pro-RCMP forces in Surrey is getting worse CONTINUED FROM 1 in an article titled “RCMP’s racism against South Asians in Surrey shows why Surrey Police Service must replace it”: “The pro-RCMP forces in Surrey have been mocking South Asians and taunting them with comments on social media such as “what about a new delhi force …?” Some other comments are too disgusting to mention. “These pro-RCMP forces have used the most vulgar language possible in attacks on Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and others. They have resorted to personal attacks in the most disgusting way possible. Their emails to politicians and officials are rude and insulting and threatening – and many recipients have complained to us. “Now with the steady progress in the formation of the Surrey Police Service and with more and more RCMP officers preparing their resumes to apply to the new force, these forces are in a state of panic and are getting increasingly aggressive. “Surely, the RCMP top officers in Surrey are well aware of all this, but like cowards have kept their

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mouths shut – but South Asians won’t any longer!”

in RCMP. “And people want to know why the ‘Keep the RCMP in Surrey’ group is being allowed by the RCMP to blatantly use their logo, as MediaWaves Communications’ Ashiana Khan pointed out this week after being targeted by this group. Are the RCMP top officials so ignorant and dumb about this? “Also, let us not forget the criminal sexual behaviour of male RCMP officers because of which we taxpayers have to pay $200 million in compensation to all the RCMP female officers and other female RCMP employees who were victims. We do not know the names of those perverted male officers and many of them could well be senior officers in Surrey RCMP.

“In fact, many feel that the federal government should take the $200 million of our taxpayers’ money from the RCMP budget and give part of it to the City of Surrey to help establish the new Surrey Police Service. “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan along with their public safety ministers should pull up the RCMP bosses in Canada and B.C., respectively, and demand that they end this fascist behaviour in Surrey. “This has created a dangerous situation in Surrey because more and more South Asians will refuse to cooperate with the RCMP and this would endanger everyone’s safety.”

WE also wrote: “Shame on RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, BC RCMP Commanding Officer Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Strachan, and Surrey RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards for failing to control the disgusting racism against South Asians by proRCMP forces including the ‘Keep the RCMP in Surrey’. “This has been going on for months now and we have every reason to believe that the RCMP bosses in Ottawa and B.C. are encouraging, if not actually directing, this fascist attack against democracy in Surrey. As it is, Lucki was forced to admit that there is systemic racism

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Shame on you, RCMP Inspector Baltej Singh Dhillon! An obstruction of justice inquiry should be launched against him IT seems to us that RCMP Inspector Baltej Singh Dhillon has lost all sense of pride and dignity – and is letting down the very South Asian community that stood by him when he was being brutally attacked by white racists, including those in the RCMP, for refusing to compromise on his Sikh identity and kept proudly wearing his turban. He has even tried to sabotage the Surrey Police Service by his fake plea, while sucking up to the RCMP officers’ union, to put off the transition from the Surrey RCMP because of the so-called high costs during the pandemic even though everything has been going so smoothly. Why are you stooping so low, Baltej? (Dhillon is currently a Program Manager for the Crime, Guns and Intelligence Group with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) of BC.) And now, Baltej, you have been exposed by Richmond teacher Kiran Sidhu whom you approached in such an unprincipled manner in connection with the criminal investigation involving Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord’s wife, Lorraine, who behaved like a rude racist when she allegedly threatened Sidhu and

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please? Sidhu said she got a call that he wanted to meet and talk about all that had been happening in connection with the Lorraine Dubord case. She told Global News that she agreed to the meeting because Dhillon is a prominent member of the South Asian community and had a good reputation. She said: “It was more about, ‘let’s use this media attention to pivot

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Jamie Bacon will serve another 5 years and 7 months in prison for role in 2007 Surrey Six massacre RED Scorpions gang leader leader Jamie (James Kyle) Bacon, 35, was on Friday sentenced to 18 years in prison for his part in the 2007 Surrey Six massacre and 10 years for counselling someone to murder in another case in 2008 as BC Supreme Court Justice Kathleen Ker accepted the joint submission by the Crown and Defence. The sentences will run concurrently. That means that with time already served, he will remain behind bars for another five years and seven months. Last July, thanks to a plea agreement between Crown and defence, Bacon pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit the murder of Corey Lal in the Surrey Six murders and counselling someone to murder an associate, Dennis Karbovanec, in

Jamie Bacon another case in 2008. Ker found Bacon guilty on both counts. But the first-degree murder charge in the Surrey Six murders was to be stayed at the time of sentencing later that month. However, BC Prosecution Service announced that the sentencing hearing had been adjourned from July 23 to August 28. The court

was to pronounce the sentence on September 11. Bacon had been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit the murder of Corey Lal, one of six people who died on October 19, 2007, at the Balmoral Tower building in Surrey. In 2014, Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston were convicted of six counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in relation to this case. Both offenders are now serving life sentences with no chance of parole for 25 years. However, they have appealed their convictions. Chris Mohan, who lived with his parents in their apartment next door to Corey Lal, and gasfitter Edward J. Schellenberg, 55, of Abbotsford, who was

Chris Mohan memorial Photo by Chandra Bodalia performing maintenance on the fireplace in Corey Lal’s apartment, were the innocent victims who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Four other victims who police said led criminal lifestyles – brothers Corey Lal, 21, and Michael Justin Lal, 26, and Edward (Ed-

die) Sousakhone Narong, 22, and Ryan Bartolomeo, 19 – were also executed in typical gang-style fashion at Apartment 1505 of the Balmoral Towers at 9830 East Whalley Ring Road in Surrey that day. According to an agreed statement of facts in court, Bacon was trying to take

over the illegal drug market in Surrey and Corey Lal was the leader of rival dealers. Last May, the B.C. Court of Appeal had announced that Bacon could be tried in the Surrey Six murders case, setting aside the stay of proceedings by a B.C. Supreme Court judge on December 1, 2017. But then in July, a deal was suddenly announced. Bacon’s defence lawyer Kevin Westell told reporters that if the joint submission was accepted, he would serve another five to six years as he would get 12 years pre-trial credit against the 18-year deal. Crown counsel Bob Wright told reporters the joint sentencing submission was 18 years on the Surrey Six conspiracy and 10 on the counselling charge and was expected to be concurrent.

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Hardeep Singh Nijjar with Gurpatwant S Pannun. SFJ under the banner of Sikh Referendum 2020 for creation of Khalistan.” The outfit was also trying to hold meetings at certain places in the US and other countries to instigate and mobilize diaspora for its illegal activities, the official added. The Centre had declared SFJ an unlawful association under the UAPA vide its notification on July, 10, 2019. On July 1 this year, it designated Pannu and Nijjar as terrorists, as per the fourth schedule of the Act.

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United Truckers Association holds huge Labour Day protest rally THE United Truckers Association (UTA) staged a Labour Day protest “to stand against the rampant law breaking plaguing the local drayage sector” after years of inaction by the Office of the BC Container Trucking Commissioner (OBCCTC). Starting at Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Surrey, a 100-plus cavalcade made its way downtown to stage a protest of over 300 truckers in front of the Commissioner’s office. A clear message was sent to both the Commissioner and B.C. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, according to UTA spokesperson Gagan Singh. “Yesterday, we took clear steps to show our deep dissatisfaction with how this industry is being regulated,” said

Singh. “After years of diplomacy and engagement, the UTA is finally ready to step up action until the law is enforced.” Rampant off-dock activity performed by illegal trucks, union collective agreements

permitted to break the law and indentured labour rules for owner operators are all issues that continue to destabilize the drayage industry under the rule of Commissioner Michael Crawford, he alleged.

The conditions that caused the 2005 and 2014 labour disruptions continue to be a problem in 2020, and the Commissioner is publicly stating that he is unwilling to take the necessary steps to fix

these systemic problems, said Singh. “The UTA will continue to respectfully engage with the government, but we are also going to take further actions to demonstrate the urgency of

these irritants which are causing major instability,” asserted Singh. “We will not be idle watching a Commissioner who is unwilling to do his job as prescribed in the legislation.”

Nightclubs, stand-alone banquet halls closed in B.C. as 429 new COVID-19 cases reported over long weekend B.C. on Tuesday ordered all nightclubs and stand-alone banquet halls to be closed until further notice after 429 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported since last Friday. South Asian businessmen are particularly affected by closure of stand-alone banquet halls and have been protesting vigorously. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in a joint statement said: “In recent weeks, public health teams have been heavily focused on responding to community clusters and exposure events in these higher-risk, uncontrolled locations that have been a major source of trans-

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix on Tuesday. mission since the start of our Phase 3 reopening. “Despite weeks of effort by public health teams, these venues are creating significant risk to everyone in B.C., and

making it more challenging to protect those who are most vulnerable to serious illness. “We need to ensure our public health teams are able to take care of everyone in Brit-

ish Columbia in the weeks and months ahead. As a result, the provincial health officer’s order on bars, nightclubs and banquet halls has been amended. Effective today, all nightclubs and stand-alone banquet halls are ordered closed until further notice. “Liquor sales in all bars, pubs and restaurants must cease at 10 p.m. and they must close at 11 p.m., unless providing a full meal service, in which case they may stay open, but may not serve liquor until 11 a.m. the following day. “Music or other background sounds, such as from televisions in bars, lounges, pubs and restaurants, must be no louder than the volume of normal conversation.”

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Surrey-Panorama NDP MLA Jinny Sims nominated to seek re-election LIFELONG community advocate, teacher, former head of the BC Teachers’ Federation, and previous federal Member of Parliament, Jinny Sims, was nominated Friday to seek re-election as the BC NDP candidate in the riding of Surrey-Panorama. “Under the leadership of

[Premier] John Horgan, I want to continue the work we’re doing for the people of Surrey-Panorama, because there is still much more to do,” Sims said. “The BC Liberals want to go back to cutting programs rather than investing in our future — that’s a risk we cannot afford as

we work to recover from COVID-19.” As part of Horgan’s NDP government, Sims helped to expand affordable childcare and improve education. As Minister of Citizen’s Services, she expanded high-speed internet to thousands of homes and businesses. With her

NDP colleagues, Sims has begun the work to make Surrey a ‘second downtown’ which will include an innovation corridor and a second Surrey hospital with a new cancer care centre, says the NDP. “Jinny understands what it means to fight for people who are worried about

their health and their livelihoods,” Horgan said. “I’m proud that she will continue her work as part of our team and together we will build a long-term recovery that will protect the health of British Columbians and secure their future.” Jinny Sims

Kiran Sah appointed judge of Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice Sah’s parents are from Nainital in India’s Himalayan state of Uttarakhand KIRAN Sah, partner at Martens Lingard LLP in St. Catharines, has been appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court Branch, the Department of Justice Canada announce on Tuesday. Sah is a first generation Canadian born in Toronto. Her parents are from Nainital, India. Sah earned her B.Sc. from Trent University and her LL.B. from the University of Windsor. She was called to the Bar in 2003. In 2004, Sah joined Martens Lingard LLP where she remained as partner until her appointment. She maintained a civil litigation practice in the area of insurance defence; however, her main area of practice is family law. She has a deep passion to continue learning with a view of improving professionally and personally. Her interests in family law

Kiran Sah lead her to organize numerous conferences and seminars on a wide range of family law topics for her local bar throughout the years. In 2007, Sah was appointed as a member of the St. Catharines Liaison and Resource Committee for Family Court. She was appointed Dispute Resolution Officer in St. Catharines in 2014. She has been an

active participant in her legal community and sits on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln County Law Association (LCLA) from 2004 to present. She is Vice President of the LCLA (2016 to present), Chair of the LCLA’s Continuing Legal Education Committee (2007 to present), former Chair of the LCLA’s Young Lawyers’ Committee (2004-2007), and was the LCLA’s designate to the Ontario Bar Association’s Council (2007-2012). Sah has a daughter and son. Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice. The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications. There are 17 Judicial Advisory Committees, with each province and territory represented.

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COVID-19: $1.6 billion for fall and winter preparedness plan THE Province is investing $1.6 billion in a fall and winter preparedness plan that will significantly build upon and strengthen measures that respond to the health-care requirements of COVID-19. The plan will provide new support to seniors in long-term care homes and assisted-living facilities, by ensuring more British Columbians than ever before can get a flu shot, and by reducing the chance for transmission of COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals. “The actions we are taking today are a big step to help protect everyone in our province as we head into the fall, and in doing that, will also help lessen the impact the pandemic has had on our economy,” said Premier John Horgan on Wednesday. “We know people have stepped up to stop the spread, and right now we need good people to step forward to help deliver these lifesaving initiatives.” The Government of B.C. is dedicating $44.1 million to launch the Health Career Access Program and recruit an estimated 7,000 health-care workers in long-term care homes and assisted-living

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B.C. Liberals: Auditor General report says NDP fails to support economic recovery B.C.’S Auditor General Michael Pickup on Friday released a report that reveals the NDP government has been sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars that was originally promised to support businesses manage their response to the pandemic, said the B.C. Liberals. “Back in March, we came together across party lines and voted for an immediate aid package to help support individuals and businesses deal with the unprecedented consequences of COVID-19,” said BC Liberal Critic for Economic Development Jas Johal. “The revelation that [Premier] John Horgan and the NDP have been hoarding money that could have kept people working and eased the stress on small business owners is absolutely appalling. John Horgan misled British Columbians about what his government was doing to help them, which as it turns out, wasn’t what the NDP promised.” Pickup’s report shows that when the $5 billion COVID-19 fund was announced, the NDP specified $2.8 billion was allocated for individuals with the remaining $2.2 billion allocated for businesses. The report criticizes the NDP government for underfunding that promise, and notes only $100 million have been identified as business spending. The NDP added further insult to injury last week by abruptly ending deferrals on major B.C. taxes. Businesses must now pay a total of $6.3 billion in deferred taxes by the end of September and were not given the option to use payment instalment plans, said Johal.

B.C. Liberals call for NDP to commit to fall session of Legislature THE BC Liberals on Tuesday called on Premier John Horgan and the NDP to reconvene the B.C. Legislative Assembly next month to ensure proper accountability and supports for British Columbians as the province continues to face the challenges of COVID-19. “So far we’ve heard no confirmation from John Horgan and the NDP that they intend to resume the Legislature for October. As our province faces unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital that elected officials do their jobs and represent the voices of their constituents in the Legislature during this crisis,” said Jas Johal, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough. “There are people, non-profits, and small businesses in every corner of this province suffering right now and for the NDP to not commit to a fall session would be a slap in the face to every single one of them. British Columbians deserve leadership, action, and accountability from their government.” The Legislative Assembly is tentatively scheduled to sit for a fall session from October 5 to November 26, but the NDP government has yet to commit to that timeline — or any — for a return of MLAs to the Legislature. “B.C. has been coping with COVID-19 for six months now, and the NDP has still yet to put forward any plan to remobilize our struggling economy. Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec have all announced economic recovery plans, leaving B.C. as the largest province in the country without one,” said Johal. “Our province is in dire straits and charting a path forward requires input from all parties in the Legislature. It’s time for John Horgan and the NDP to commit to resuming the Legislature next month so we can work to get B.C. back on track. British Columbians deserve nothing less from their elected representatives.” Reaction from Robin Austin on September 8 on our website voiceonline.com: You mean unlike when Gordon Campbell as B.C. Liberal Premier cancelled the Fall session 6 years out of eight in order to ease accountability! Haha – tell us another one Mr. Johal.

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Federal government announces extension of rent relief for small businesses DEPUTY Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Mary Ng, on Tuesday announced that Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses will be extended by one month to help eligible small businesses pay rent for September. All provinces and territories continue to participate in this initiative and collaborate with the federal government to provide rent supports to those small businesses most in need. Current CECRA application deadlines will also be extended to accommodate this extension. Across the country, thousands of small businesses that were forced to close or were especially hard hit have been able to use CECRA to help cover rent and position themselves to reopen as the economy reopens. As of September 7, over 106,000 small business tenants have been supported, representing 994,000 employees, for a total of over $1.32 billion in rent sup-

Chrystia Freeland port. The government is continuing to process thousands of applications worth hundreds of millions of additional dollars of support. Property owners are encouraged to continue to make use of CECRA for eligible tenants and to work to provide flexibility where possible to their tenants as they recover from the crisis. The federal government also continues to support the provincial banning of commercial evictions during the pandemic. Freeland said: “Across Canada, small businesses are working hard to grapple with this crisis so they can serve their communities and provide jobs. Our government recognizes that while small businesses’ needs are evolving, many still require support to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why we are extending the rent relief provided through CECRA by an additional month, to ensure that Canadian businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 get support when they need it most.” Ng added: “As we work to safely reopen our economy, our government understands that things are still tough for our small business owners and that rent remains a major expense. That’s why we are extending the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance by one month to include September. We will continue to be there for our small business owners as we rebuild. Quick Facts * Those who qualified for CECRA based on existing program parameters will be able to apply soon for the additional one month based on having at least a 70 per cent revenue decline for April, May and June, without reassessing whether they continue to have at least a 70 per cent revenue decline in July, August or September. Participation in the one-month extension is voluntary. Both existing applicants to the CECRA and new applicants are able to opt for the September rent reduction. * CECRA provides forgivable loans to qualifying commercial property owners, whether they have a mortgage on their property or not. The loans cover 50 per cent of three to six monthly rent payments for eligible small business tenants during April, May, June, July, August and September. * The loans will be forgiven if the qualifying property owner agrees to reduce their small business tenants’ rent by at least 75 per cent under a rent reduction agreement, which will include a term not to evict the tenant while the agreement is in place. The small business tenant would cover the remainder, up to 25 per cent of the rent. * Existing applicants will need to reapply for the month of September. New applicants will have the choice of applying for the three-month initial period, four months, five months or six months. * Eligible small business tenants are businesses that are paying less than $50,000 per month in gross rent in a given location, with annual revenues of less than $20 million (at the ultimate parent level), and who experienced at least a 70 per cent drop in pre-COVID-19 revenues on average for the period of April, May and June. * Details on the September extension were available on the CMHC website on Wednesday.

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Provincial deficit forecast now $12.8 billion for the 2020-21 fiscal year THE Province announced on Thursday that the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on provincial revenues and unprecedented government spending on supports for people and businesses has led to an updated provincial deficit forecast of $12.8 billion for the 202021 fiscal year. The deficit is on track with the Province’s July fiscal and economic scenario. “The pandemic has threatened lives and livelihoods, and our government responded with one of the most supportive, comprehensive action plans in the country,” said Carole James, Minister of Finance. “Since the Province’s July fiscal and economic scenario, we have seen stronger than expected consumer spending, housing activity and employment gains. These gains are offset by increased prudence to help B.C. weather the long road ahead.” The Province’s first quarterly report confirms revenue declines in taxation, natural resources and other sources that were anticipated in July. However, the overall impacts on revenues and expenses are lower, with a $5.7-billion decline from Budget 2020, compared to a $6.3-billion decline shown in the July scenario. Improvements from July’s update include better than expected employment gains, retail sales and housing activity, resulting in revenue gains in provincial sales tax, personal income tax and property transfer tax. The updated deficit forecast includes a $1-billion forecast allowance as part of government’s commitment to economic prudence in response to the heightened uncertainty brought by COVID-19. The first quarterly report also includes a summary of COVID-19 investments to date, with details of the $7.6 billion in COVID-19 response measures that have supported people and businesses since the beginning of the fiscal year. The COVID-19 Action Plan has included supports such as workers benefits, rent supplements, income and disability assistance supports, and economic recovery funding. Another $1.8 billion in temporary relief measures for people and businesses include supports such as the Climate Action Tax Credit, pandemic pay for front-line workers and the reduction of school tax for commercial properties. As part of the COVID-19 Action Plan, $1.5 billion has been earmarked for economic recovery measures to be announced in September.

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Cambie trial: Supreme Court decision a victory for all patients, says BCNU NURSES are celebrating a BC Supreme Court decision on Thursday that upholds important sections of the BC Medicare Protection Act that ensure patients do not need to pay out-of-pocket for medically necessary health care. The decision marks the close of a five-year long trial slowed by years of delays. The plaintiffs, led by Vancouver’s for-profit Cambie Surgery Centre, were aiming to have the laws that make up BC’s single-payer health insurance system – commonly known as medicare – struck down. “We are pleased the court has found that access to health care based on patients’ needs, and not simply their ability to pay, is not a violation of Canadians’ charter rights,” said BC Nurses’ Union President Christine Sorensen.

Christine Sorensen Sorensen noted that BCNUsupported patient intervenors in the trial provided important testimony to support evidence showing that universal public health care is the safest, most efficient and most cost-effective way to provide care for all. She said for-profit health care promoters failed to provide the evidence needed to

show that private medical clinics improve the health of Canadians. “We know that for-profit clinics do not reduce wait times, and far from being a ‘relief valve,’ they are a drain on the public health-care system,” she said. “The physicians, nurses and other health care professionals who work at these facilities can’t be in two places at once. The more they work in for-profit clinics, the longer the wait times in public facilities.” Sorensen said this reality has been made worse by the province’s shortage of specialty-educated nurses, such as operating room nurses, that are desperately needed in public hospitals. “The more care that can be provided in the public system the better,” she added. The trial was the latest chapter in a protracted legal battle over the constitutionality

of medicare, and revolved around the practice of extrabilling, where a doctor or private clinic charges a publicly insured patient additional fees for medically necessary services. Lawyers for Cambie requested several adjournments throughout the proceedings in an attempt to properly prepare evidence and respond to arguments from the BC government, the defendant in the trial. Cambie owner, Dr. Brian Day, who has fully admitted to breaking the BC Medicare Protection Act, had been litigating for more than five years prior to the trial’s commencement in 2016 to prevent the province from enforcing the law in the interest of all British Columbians, the BCNU pointed out. Sorensen said the corporate plaintiffs’ motivations were never really about surgical

wait lists or patient suffering, but about doctors being allowed to charge patients whatever they want for necessary medical services. “These clinics might claim to act on behalf of patients, but their real motive is profit,” she said. “Nurses care for all,” she added, “and we believe surgeries should be provided based on medical need not the size of your bank account.” Sorensen said that nurses, as health-care professionals, have always been concerned about private medical clinics’ business practices. “They are a direct threat to medicare and the health and well-being of Canadians. BCNU has consistently advocated for equity in the provision of health care. In fact, it was BCNU that began ringing the bell in 2003 over forprofit clinics’ unchecked and

illegal billing for publicly insured services,” she added. During the trial, nurses welcomed the provincial government’s 2018 announcement that it would enforce Bill C-92 regulations in the BC Medicare Protection Act authorizing the BC Medical Services Commission to refund patients in cases of extra-billing and fine the doctors who billed them. However, the plaintiffs successfully sought an injunction against enforcement of the legislation pending the outcome of the trial. “We now expect to see full enforcement of the regulations,” said Sorensen. “It is no longer ‘business as usual’ at for-profit surgical clinics in this province, and Dr. Day and others should no longer be allowed to flout our public health-care laws and take advantage of vulnerable patients.”

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132 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; no new deaths HEALTH Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday announced 132 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), for a total of 6,962 cases in British Columbia. Fortunately, there were no new COVID-19-related deaths; the total number of deaths remains at 213 in the province. There are 1,461 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 3,198 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 5,273 people who tested positive have recovered.

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BCNU: Province’s fall pandemic plan lacks specifics on hiring, recruitment strategies for nurses THE BC Nurses’ Union said on Thursday that it commended the government’s efforts to mitigate a COVID-19 surge on top of normal influenza cases, but remained concerned around what plans are in place to effectively educate, recruit and hire the thousands of nurses required to meet the growing demands on BC’s health care system. Long before COVID-19, government projections showed BC would need upwards of 25,000 new nurses in the next 10 years to keep up with health care demands. Despite the pandemic plan’s focus on “building and strengthening health human resources capacity across hospitals,” BCNU President Christine Sorensen said it lacks specifics around on how the government plans on addressing the province’s nursing shortage. “We need details around a health human resources plan specific to nurses,” says Sorensen. “The government is fo-

cused on keeping hospitals open and surgeries booked while managing COVID-19 surges and cold and flu season, but they must also be focused on how they are going to ensure they have the nurses required to manage the increased workload and continue an ‘all hands on deck’ approach.” Sorensen said acute care facilities generally see significant patient surges during cold and flu season, and past seasons’ overtime numbers are an indication of the significant staffing crisis in BC. “With COVID-19 and the government’s surgical re-start program in effect, nurses are already operating at levels that aren’t sustainable. We need the government to develop a clear plan that shows how it intends to provide the nursing care British Columbian’s need now and into the future in acute care, long-term care, community care and public health,” she said.

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Wilkinson to Horgan: Don’t play games with election! B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson on Wednesday slammed Premier John Horgan, alleging that at the same time as Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry laid out the steps needed to deal with the uncertainty of what the pandemic will bring this fall, Horgan gave the strongest indication yet that he plans

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hands frequently, and keeping your social circle small and consistent.” Fraser Health’s new back-to-school resources for parents and teachers include a COVID-19 Q&A page focused on the return to school as well as a video Q&A featuring Tyler speaking to COVID-19’s impact on the classroom environment. Fraser Health’s new COVID-19 Q&A page provides answers to questions such as: • What safety measures are being put in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in schools? • How can parents, teachers and school staff support return to school? • How will the return to school impact community transmission? • What happens if there is a COVID-19 exposure in a school? • What do I do if I receive a notice that there has been an exposure at my child’s school? In addition, the video Q&A featuring Dr. Tyler shares helpful information for parents, with answers to questions including: • How can I help prepare my child for re-

MLA Morris stepping down from Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act to present his ideas B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Morris on Wednesday said in a statement that after much thought, he had decided to step down from the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act, but not from the important work of the committee. He noted: “During my time as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, I saw first-hand the changing relationship between the public and force. In the last decade, that relationship has altered even more and the events of the past few months have highlighted the need for change. “As a former officer and former Solicitor General, I’ve dedicated many hours re-

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cerns, with Metro Vancouver showing the biggest drop in mental health: 28% more Vancouverites respondents marked their mental health as fair to poor now, compared to before the pandemic. The Crisis Centre found old-fashioned phone calls matter to individuals and communities when reaching out to a crisis centre. Sixty-five per cent of people reported they would call when they needed to connect, and 72 per cent would use the phone to find out how to help someone they were worried about. In an era where texting is everywhere, the Crisis Centre wanted to know why people in distress preferred phones. Reasons to call included: talking is quicker and easier than texting, you’re more likely to get an immediate response, you know you are talk-

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Boundary Park. Beautiful, Renovated, 3 level, 5 bdrm, 4 bath home on over 8000 SF. lot in desirable sought after neighborhood. South facing living room with 16' Vaulted ceilings and Gas fireplace, dining room, Large kitchen with white cabinets, Granite countertops, SS appliances, nook, Family room with gas F/P leading to sundeck plus Den and laundry. Above: Huge master bdrm with ensuite, gas F/P and walk in closet plus 3 more Spacious bedrooms and full bath. Basement has Media room, Rec room and Bar area. Bonus: One bdrm mortgage helper. Private fenced yard. Bring the RV plenty of parking front and back. Close to schools, transit, shopping with easy access to 64th Ave, #10 Hwy and Alex Fraser. Private tour.

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Seeking partner non-profit organizations who serve South Asian or Chinese communities Advance Care Planning is a process that allows people to prepare for their future

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HARDWARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT ANALYST Star Security Systems Ltd. in Surrey, BC looking for a Hardware Technical Support Analyst. Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years Job Duties : • Communicate electronically and in person with computer users experiencing difficulties to determine and document problems experienced • Consult user guides, technical manuals and other documents to research and implement solutions • Provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties • Collect, organize and maintain a problems and solutions log for use by other technical support analysts • Participate in the redesign of applications and other software • Supervise other technical support workers in this group • Provide business systems, network and Internet support to users in response to identified difficulties • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software Wages: $31 Per hour. Full time 40 hours per week. Location of work: 1583 132B Street, Surrey BC, V4A 5W8 and various locations across lower mainland.

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Surrey Civic Theatres presents the Naad Malhaar Concert September 18, 7–8 p.m. Watch on Surrey Civic Theatres’ Facebook Page. Indian Standard Time Trio at Darts Hill Gardens on the Digital Stage Page, or the City of Surrey YouTube Channel. For the links and more info, visit our website voiceonline.com. Join accomplished musicians, Amarjeet Singh, Baljit Singh, and Bruce Harding for The Naad Malhaar Concert, a show that is the perfect marriage of setting and song. Filmed in Surrey’s picturesque Darts Hill Garden Park, this talented trio will delight audiences with the enchanting and soothing sounds of the tabla, flute, and dilruba. The show was filmed for Surrey Civic Theatres’ Digital Stage, a recent initiative to support local and Canadian artists, that audiences can enjoy from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

South Asian adults & seniors: Yoga classes online Vedic Seniors Parivar Center of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of British Columbia invites South Asian adults and senior members to attend yoga classes online through Zoom meetings to be conducted by Sumita Kolppa from her studio on Monday, September 14 and Thursday, September 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. It will be organized on Zoom meetings for which you will be provided with a separate link to click for joining online yoga on Monday and

a separate link to click for joining on Thursday. You must have a web camera with a mike installed in your computer or smart phone to have video display of the participating members. Please call Surendra Handa, coordinator, at 604507-9945 for further details.

Surrey Art Gallery celebrates 45 years with art from South of the Fraser Surrey Art Gallery is marking 45 years of collecting, exhibiting, and artmaking in the community with the exhibition Where We Have Been. Highlighting over forty artworks from the Gallery’s permanent collection, the paintings, photography, sculpture, and video installations reflect on the connection between place, nature, memory, and identity in South of the Fraser. The full list of artists includes Michael Abraham, Jim Adams, Sonny Assu, Sylvia Grace Borda, Karin Bubaš, Sarindar Dhaliwal, Lakshmi Gill, Ravi Gill, Jeremy Herndl, Doreen Jensen, Chris MacClure, Heidi McKenzie, Ulli Maibauer, Arnold Mikelson, Shani Mootoo, Ann Nelson, Fred Owen, Bill Rennie, Don Romanchuk, Adele Samphire, Nicolas Sassoon, Helma Sawatzky, Ranjan Sen, Jan Wade, Stella Weinert, Leslie Wells, and Joanna S. Wilson. Register today at surrey. ca/artgallery or by phone at 604-5015100 for pre-booked tours, which begin September 19. Pre-booked Gallery visits will be available at select times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 5-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10-5 p.m. For more info, visit our website voiceonline.com.

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Darshan Singh Gill and Kamaljit Kaur Gill are actively looking to hire 2 full time/ permanent Farm Supervisors to work at their farm located at 5808 112 Street, Delta, BC V4K3N3.Farm Supervisors will be paid $24 per hour + 4% vacation pay paid biweekly. Supervisors will be offered minimum 40 hours per week and overtime rate of $36 will start after 40 hours. Accommodation can also be arranged on request for the supervisors who are ready to relocate from another province. Experience of at least 2 years is a necessity in order to be eligible for the job position.Following are the general duties of the Farm Supervisor:Supervise farm workers and farm activities involving planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and pruning the crops.Assign and supervise the work of general farm workers.Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations.Supervise maintenance of farm equipment and supplies.Develop work schedules. Maintain quality control and production records.May perform general farm duties.Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, bending. Eligible candidates can forward their resume via email-gillldarshan@gmail.com We welcome indigenous people, youth and newcomers to apply. Darshan Singh Gill and Kamaljit Kaur Gill are actively looking to hire 10 full time/permanent Farm Workers to work at their farm located at 5808 112 Street, Delta, BC V4K3N3. Farm Workers will be paid $14.60 per hour + 4% vacation pay paid biweekly. Workers will be offered minimum 40 hours per week and overtime rate of $21.9 will start after 40 hours. Accommodation can also be arranged on request for the workers who are ready to relocate from another province. No experience, education and language requirements. Following are the general duties of the farm workers:Plant, cultivate, irrigate, harvest and prune the crops. (Blueberry and vegetables). Update farm manager about the crop progress and the detected diseases or problems in the crop Operate farm machinery and equipment.Examine produce for quality and prepare it for market. Set and maintain water pipes.Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, bending.Eligible candidates can forward their resume via email –gillldarshan@ gmail.com We welcome indigenous people, youth and newcomers to apply Aujla Trucking Ltd. located at 3149 Winspear crescent SW, Edmonton AB, T6X1SB is looking to recruit two long haul truck drivers( Full-time, Permanent) for their fleet operating in major destinations all over Canada and US.Salary: $30 per hours + 4 % vacation pay.40-50hrs per week.Language at work: English. Job Duties: Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailer, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks weighing over 4500 kg to transport goods andmaterials over long distances.Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safetyrequirements.Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically. Maintain log book.May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods.

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Perform pre-trip, enroute and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories. Ensure all permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes are in hand before starting the trip.Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers to ensure that goods are delivered on timeCompletion of secondary school is required. Driving Experience – no experience required-Onthe-job-training will be provided. Driver&#39;s License (Class 1 or equivalent) and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement certificate is required. Interested candidates can email their resume at aujlatruckingalberta@gmail.com. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply for the job. Dhanoa Trucking Ltd is a transportation company situated at 1031 Jones Cr. Edmonton, AB, T6L6Y2 and is looking to hire 2 Long haul truck drivers to work on Permanent, full time basis.Job Details:The position being offered is full time and permanent with a starting wage of $/ 30.00 hourwith a 4% vacation pay. The candidate is required to work a minimum 40 hours per week. Able to Read, Write and Speak English.Job Duties:Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailer, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucksweighing over 4500 kg to transport goods and materials over long distances.Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements.Administer bills of lading and manually or electronically. Maintain a log book.May transport hazardous products or dangerous goods.May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods.Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories. Ensure all permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routesare in hand before starting the trip.Communicate with dispatchers, other drivers and customers to ensure that goods are delivered on time.REQUIREMENTS:Completion of secondary school is required.Driving Experience –No experience is required on-the-job-training is provided. Driver&#39;s License (Class 1 or equivalent) and Air Brake (Z) Endorsement certificate is requiredHOW TO APPLY:Interested candidates can email their resume at dhanoatrucking@gmail.com.We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply for the job Aquaguard Roofing Ltd located at 6481- 131A Street, Surrey BC, V3W7P4 is currently hiring 2candidates to fill the position of roofers.Terms of employment: full time/permanentapplicant should be able to read, write and speak English. Wage: $25 per hours + 4 % vacationpay. Minimum 40 hours per week. Location of work: Throughout lower mainland.JOB DUTIES: Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings. Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel. Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions..Install sheet metal flashings.Set up

scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.Estimate materials required and quote costs. Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level. Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools. Completion of secondary school is must and a minimum of two years of relatedexperience is required.Interested candidates can email their resume at aquaguardroofingltd@gmail.com. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply for the job.

JOB OPENING! NJSA Enterprises Ltd O/A Circle K located at 18208 89 Avenue, Edmonton, ABT6L6J7 is looking for candidates to fill the position of Retail Store Manager.The position beingoffered is full time/permanent with a starting wage of $36.50/ hour along with a 4% vacation paypaid after every two weeks and the candidate is required to work a minimum 40 hours per week. The position requires the candidate to be fluent in written and oral English. Duties include: Developing and implementing marketing strategies. Be responsive to customer requests and issues. Decide staffing requirements and hire staff. Make sure that staff performs duties accurately as assigned and direct the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales. Plan budgets and approve expenditures.Completion of secondary school and a minimum of two years of related experience is required.to apply, email your resume at njsaenterprisesltd@gmail.com. We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply for the job.

JOB OPENING! NJSA Enterprises Ltd O/A Circle K located at 18208 89 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6L6J7 is looking for candidates to fill the position of Retail Store Supervisor.The position being offered is full time with a starting wage of $21/ hour with a 4% vacation pay paid after every two weeks and the candidate is required to work a minimum 40 hours per week. The position requires the candidate to be fluent in written and oral English. Duties include: Supervise and coordinate sales staff and cashiers. Prepare reports regarding sales volume, merchandising andpersonnel matters. Authorize payment by cheque and the return of merchandize. Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages. Organize and maintain inventory. May hire and train staff when instructed. Resolve customer complaints that mayarise. Completion of secondary school and a minimum of two years of related experience isrequired.to apply, email your resume at njsaenterprisesltd@gmail. com. We welcomeindigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply for the job. J.R. Electric Ltd is hiring Electricians Salary: $29/ hour+ 4% vacation pay. Number of Vacancies:2Minimum 40 Hours per week. Language at work: English. Job type: Fulltime/Permanent. Location of work: Various sites in lower mainland. Business address: 13973 90 Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3V 1C2..J.R. Electric Ltd is a Surrey based company serving the Lower Mainland. We are currently looking for qualified Electricians to work at our wide range of residential and commercial construction projects. Duties include:• Read and

interpret drawings, circuit diagrams to determine wiring layoutsfor new and existing layouts..• Pull wire through conduits and through holes in wallsand floors.• Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.• Troubleshoot and isolate faults.• Conduct preventive maintenance work.• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures. Candidates applying for this job must have completed secondary school and must possess at least 3 years of experience in related field. We welcome indigenous people, newcomers, youth and aboriginal people to apply for the job listing. Interested applicants can email their resume viajrelectricltd@gmail.com Nahal Rebar Ltd. is looking forward to hire 2 permanent fulltime IronworkerReinforcing Rebar to join their constructive team. Salary: $ 24/hr+ 4% vacation pay Hours of operation: 8 hours per day – 40 hours per week. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. Location: 7851 123 Street, Surrey, BC V3W6L8(Various locations through lower mainland )Language at work: English. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Read blueprints andspecifications to lay out work. Put up and install scaffolding. Signal crane operator toposition steel units according to blueprints. Align and weld or bolt steel units andPosition and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms. Assemble and settle prefabricated metal structures. Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures. Examine structures and equipment for defects and dismantle structures and equipmentwhen needed. Education Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required. Experience Required:Minimum experience of 3 years is required. We Welcome Indigenous persons,vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply. How to Apply:Emailnahalrebar@gmail.com Agam Drywall Ltd situated at 13706 93A AVE,Surrey, British Columbia V3V 8A9 is looking to hire a Drywall Installer Helper for their company. This position is full-time, for 40 hours per week.Job Details:Salary: $21 per hours + 4 % vacation pay.No of Positions: 1No of Hours: 40hrs per weekTerms of Employment: - Full-time, Permanent.Language: No language requirement. Work Location: Various construction sites within the lower mainland Job Duties: Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas. Clean surfaces and mix compounds for filling joints and smoothing out surfaces. Clean the work area after the shift.. Handover drywall sheets for installation. Mix, pour and spread materials used in drywall installation. Perform other duties as directed by drywall installer and construction supervisor. Ability to walk, stand, crouch, for long periods. Able to lift heavy weight.REQUIREMENTS:Completion of secondary school and some related experince will be an asset.HOW TO APPLY:Interested candidates can email their resume at agamdrywallltd@gmail.coml.We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply for the job.

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India successfully flight tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle New Delhi (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for successfully demonstrating the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) on Monday morning from the APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha. Modi tweeted, “Congratulations to DRDO for successful

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The scramjet engine developed by our scientists helped the flight achieve a speed 6 times the speed of sound! Very few countries have such capability today.” It will pave the way towards the development of missiles travelling at six times the speed of sound. With this successful demonstration, the country entered an elite club of the hypersonic regime. India became the fourth country after the US, Russia and China to get this technology.

rocket carrying the Cygnus spacecraft “S.S. Kalpana Chawla” is scheduled for September 29 from Wallops Island, Virginia. Northrop Grumman said it is the company’s tradition to name each Cygnus after an individual who has played a pivotal role in human spaceflight. Born in Karnal, Haryana on July 1, 1961, Chawla first went into space in 1997 and become the second Indian person to fly in space after astronaut Rakesh

Sharma. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College in 1982 and Master of Science degree in aerospace engineering from University of Texas-Arlington in 1984. She was awarded PhD in aerospace engineering from University of Colorado in 1988. Chawla flew on STS-87 (1997) and STS-107 (2003) and has logged 30 days, 14 hours and 54 minutes in space, according to NASA. She died in 2003 in the Columbia space shuttle disaster. The shuttle disintegrated over Texas during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. The mishap happened 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing.

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Washington (IANS): American aerospace and defence technology company Northrop Grumman has named a spacecraft after late astronaut Kalpana Chawla who became the first Indian-born woman to go to space. The spacecraft that will be named “S.S. Kalpana Chawla” will carry cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). “Northrop Grumman is proud to name the NG-14 Cygnus spacecraft after former astronaut Kalpana Chawla,” the company said. “Chawla was selected in honour of her prominent place in history as the first woman of Indian descent to go to space,” it added. The launch of the Antares

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Pakistan’s Sikh community wants rare religious scripture placed at shrine Lahore (IANS): The Sikh community in Pakistan said that it wants a handwritten copy of Guru Granth Sahib, which is currently on display at a museum in Lahore and estimated to be 300 years old, to be placed at the Gurdwara Dera Sahib, according to a media report. The handwritten copy of the Sikh holy book, according to experts, is very rare, The Express Tribune said in a report. “While there is no date on it, the writing and ink shows it is more than three hundred years old,” said Aliza Saba Rizvi, a researcher and in charge of the section of the Lahore Museum dedicated to Sikhism. According to Rizvi, the manuscript, along with other artefacts were received by the museum as a donation from various individuals and organization over a long period of time. “This is a rare copy of the Guru Granth Sahib,” Rizvi said, adding that a similar copy of the holy scripture is at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India. Now the Sikh community in Pakistan wants the holy scripture to be placed inside the Gurdwara Dera Sahib, a shrine situated in the heart of Lahore, which stands at the spot where Guru Arjan Dev died in 1606. “This ancient copy of Guru Granth Sahib must be kept in a Gurdwara Sahib,” The Express Tribune quoted a senior member of the community as saying. “It cannot be kept in a closet like any ordinary book,” said Sardar Bishan Singh, former head of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC). “It needs to be placed inside the Gurdwara with the respect it deserves,” said Singh. The community leader said he would place the demand on the agenda for the next meeting of the PSGPC. Singh suggested the museum should transfer the rare scripture to the Gurdwara or hire a member of the community to take care of the holy book as prescribed by Sikh customs.

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Sikhs being counted as separate ‘ethno-religious’ group in US census

New York (IANS): In a break from the US constitutional separation of state and religion, the administration of President Donald Trump has introduced Sikhs as a distinctive group to be counted in the ongoing census and not as Asian Indians. Because of the legal prohibition against asking questions about religion, Census Bureau officials said they consider Sikhism a “cultural” or an “ethno-religious” identity. Sikhism does not appear as a category to tick off on the census forms that US residents are legally required to fill out, but Sikhs can tick off the “Other Asian” category and write in their religion as a sub-category instead of listing themselves under Asian Indian or other listed racial and ethnic identities, according to the Census Bureau. But while anyone can write-in any religious or ethnic or linguistic identities beyond the categories that appear on the form, only Sikhs and some others are given a code that will allow them to be tabulated separately when the 2020 reports are made. “’Sikh’ will be included as a distinct detailed population group within the ‘Asian’ racial category, and not classified as ‘Asian Indian’ as it was in the 2010 Census when it was viewed as a religious response,” according to the

Census Bureau. The bureau did not say where Sikhs who were not of Asian origin, like many members of the Sikh Dharma of the Western Hemisphere, who are racially White, can write-in their separate identity. “The Census Bureau included ‘Sikh’ codes as part of the draft 2020 Census code list within the 2018 Census Test Redistricting Data Prototype,” it said. Asian Indian appears as one of the ethnic or racial categories that can be ticked off on the form along with Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. Pakistanis do not have a category to tick off on the form, but the form suggests that they can write in their ethnicity under “Other Asian.” The provision for Sikhs to write in their identity was publicised in January. Rachel Marks, the chief of the bureau’s racial statistics branch, explained to Newsday how they got around the ban on religion questions by classifying Sikhism as an “ethno-religious” category rather a religion. She told the newspaper that while the census is prohibited by law from soliciting information on religion, Sikhs fall into the ethnoreligious category because their religion is “intertwined to become more of a cultural

identity”. The Census Bureau has been working with the Sikh community during the past decade, she told Newsday and “they told us they really needed this, to be counted separately”. The effort to count Sikhs meshes in with the move to count various ethnic groups that had been swept under the general categories of White, Black or “Other Asian.” In a statement to the newspaper, Marks and Census Bureau’s Race and Ethnic Research Director Nicholas Jones, said the Census Bureau is “committed to producing data for detailed race and ethnic groups, including distinct detailed groups like the Sikh, Irish, Jamaican and hundreds of other populations”. Marks told Newsday that there was a precedent for counting “ethno-religious groups” and cited the Amish, a reclusive Christian sect that eschews most modern technologies. New York City has launched a video in Punjabi language to reach “Sikhs, who are predominantly Punjabi language speakers”. Vishavjit Singh, a Sikh community advocate and artist who wore a “Sikh Captain America uniform” is featured in the video which the city broadcast as public service announcements on local Punjabi TV channels, the city

said. Appealing to illegal immigrants, City Census Director Julie Menin said: “We thank Vishvajit Singh for making sure his community knows that there is no immigration or citizenship question on the census and that all responses are completely confidential and cannot be used by anyone, including law enforcement, your landlord, or ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement agency).” City Census Deputy Director Amit Singh Bagga recalled that his father had suffered “painful discrimination” after 9/11 and said: “There can be no more important exercise for all of us Sikhs to participate in than that which truly allows us to be seen, heard, and respected and that is the census.” “If we are not counted, we will be invisible when it comes to the dollars and cents that come right into our communities for schools, hospitals, roads, and more - not to mention that we will be deprived of representation that truly reflects the needs and priorities of our communities,” he asserted without explaining how funds can be allocated on the basis of religion or “etho-religious” identity as the budgets do not channel money explicitly for such groups or how legislative constituencies can be gerrymandered for Sikhs.

4,442 cases pending against sitting, former MPs/MLAs, Supreme Court told New Delhi (IANS): Data provided by all the High Courts to the Supreme Court has revealed that 4,442 cases are pending against sitting and former MPs and MLAs in different courts, including special courts designated to try these cases. A report compiled by amicus curiae and senior advocate Vijay Hansaria said: “In 2,556 cases sitting legislators are accused persons. The number of legislators involved are more than total number of cases since there are more than one accused in one case, and the same legislator is an accused in more than one case.” The report was filed on an order passed by the top court on a Public Interest Litigation by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, who urged the court to give directions for speedy trial of criminal cases against sitting and former lawmakers. The top court

had directed the Registrar Generals of all High Courts to bring on record the information in connection with pending cases against lawmakers. “There are 413 cases in respect of offences which are punishable with imprisonment for life, out of which in 174 cases sitting MPs/MLAs are accused,” the affidavit said. Hansaria also provided the state-wise list of cases where trials are pending due to stay orders from superior courts. “Trial of 352 cases have been stayed by the High Courts and this Court,” said the affidavit. According to the report, in Uttar Pradesh, there are 1,217 pending cases, out of which in 446 cases sitting legislators are accused. In Bihar, there are 531 cases, out of which in 256 cases sitting legislators are accused, in Tamil Nadu (324 pending cases), in Maharashtra (330 pending cases), and in Orissa

(331 pending cases), among others. Hansaria has suggested special courts should be set up in every district for MPs/ MLAs. “Each High Court may be directed to assign/allocate criminal cases involving former and sitting legislators to as many Sessions Courts and Magisterial Courts as the respective High Courts may consider proper, fit and expedient having regard to the number and nature of pending cases. Such decisions may be taken by the High Courts within four weeks of the order,” said the affidavit. The affidavit said that many cases are registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Arms Act, Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and defamation under section 500 IPC. Hansaria suggested that the special courts should prioritise cases involving of-

fences punishable with death or life imprisonment. “Each High Court shall register a suo motu case with the title ‘In Re: Special Courts for MPs/MLAs’ to monitor the progress of cases pending in the state and ensure compliance of directions of this Court,” said the affidavit. Hansaria suggested that forensic laboratories should give priority in furnishing the report in respect of cases being tried by the Special Courts and will submit all pending reports within one month. “Each Special Court will send a monthly status report to the High Court and the High Court, on examination of the same, will issue necessary directions to ensure speedy disposal of cases. The case shall be heard by the High Court at such interval as may be necessary, however, at least once in three months,” said the affidavit.

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Rhea accepted before Narcotics Control Bureau that she procured drugs for Sushant New Delhi (IANS): Actress Rhea Chakraborty has in her statement to the Narcotics Control Bureau accepted her role in procuring drugs for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and also handling the finances. “During her statement, Rhea Chakraborty revealed about her involvement in procurement of drugs and financial transactions and also her instructions to Samuel Miranda, Dipesh Sawant and Showik Chakraborty,” NCB said in its application for judicial custody for 14 days for Rhea. “Therefore it is clear that the respondent is an active member of drug syndicate connected with drug supplies. It is also clear from the statement that the present respondent used to procure drugs for Sushant Singh Rajput for consumption purpose. The present respondent used to manage finance for drug procurement along with Sushant Singh Rajput,” NCB said in the application. During his statement, Rhea’s brother, Showik has revealed that he used to facilitate the delivery of drugs through Abdel Basit Parihar by Kaizen Ebrahim and Zaid Vilatra. “These deliveries used to be received by the aides of Sushant Singh Rajput and every delivery and payment was in con-

Rhea Chakraborty in custody. scious knowledge of Rhea Chakraborty and even some times the payment and choice of drugs was confirmed by Rhea”, Showik said as per the NCB application. Samuel Miranda has also given a similar statement that he used to procure drugs on the direction of Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty and the financial matter was being dealt by Rhea and Sushant. During his statement, Dipesh Sawant disclosed that he used to receive

drugs for Sushant on his directions and on several occasions Rhea also instructed him. Furthermore, the financial issues for purchase of drugs were also being dealt by Sushant and Rhea. Dipesh Sawant used to receive drugs with Samuel Miranda for the consumption of Sushant. NCB has pieced together the drug dealers operating in Mumbai who were being directed by Showik Chakraborty who is already under arrest by NCB. As per NCB application, during the voluntary statement of Zaid Vilatra disclosed the name of Abdel Basit Parihar as a receiver of the ganja/ marijuana. During his statement, Parihar revealed that he purchased and sold ganja through Zaid and others. “He used to supply drugs from Zaid Vilatra and Kaizan Ebrahim as per the instructions of Showik Chakraborty”, NCB said. There are instances where Parihar was facilitated to arrange the drugs and he was in contact with Samuel Miranda and Showik Chakraborty. Miranda was an employee of Sushant Singh Rajput and was also arrested alongwith Showik. Interestingly, NCB says that Parihar is an active

member of a drug syndicate connected with high profile personalities and drug suppliers. He used to pay and receive money via credit cards, cash and payment gateways. Parihar was arrested on September 3. Rhea, who was arrested on Tuesday by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has been charged with abetment in possession, sale, purchase, consumption, transportation of substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). This constitutes prima facie offences under Section 20(b)/22/27/28/29 of the NDPS as per the Crime Information Report of the NCB. There have been seizures of drugs or substances from Rhea. “During the investigation of a case under PMLA, central investigation agencies had cloned the mobile phone of one Rhea Chakraborty, wherein her apparent involvement in purchase, possession, sale, consumption, transportation and usage of contraband covered under NDPS Act is visible”, the NCB report said. Analysis of Whatsapp chats of Rhea with other entities reflects the angle of conspiracy, the NCB said.

U.S. reiterates its support for India in fight against terrorism

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Government should have least interference in education policy: Modi : Praising the new National Education Policy 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the government should have the least interference in it. Addressing a Governors’ conference, Modi said: “To fulfil the aspirations of the country, education policy and system are important tools. In this sys-

tion, resolving to continue close coordination on this important element of the comprehensive global strategic partnership that exists between the two countries. “Both sides denounced use of terrorist proxies and strongly condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms. They exchanged views on threats posed by UN-sanctioned terrorist entities and emphasized the need for concerted action against all terrorist networks, including al-Qa’ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar eTayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizb-ul Mujahideen. “The two sides also shared information about their priorities and procedures for pursuing

sanctions and designations against terrorist groups and individuals, particularly in light of recent legislative changes in India. “The two sides underlined the urgent need for Pakistan to take immediate, sustained, and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks, and to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks, including 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot. The U.S. reiterated its support for the people and government of India in the fight against terrorism. “There was a joint commitment to strengthen cooperation on information sharing and other steps to disrupt the ability of international ter-

rorists to travel, consistent with the important provisions and obligations outlined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2396. Participants also highlighted their efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing counter terrorism challenges, including countering the financing and operations of terrorist organizations, countering radicalization and terrorist use of the internet, cross-border movement of terrorists and prosecuting, rehabilitating, and reintegrating returning terrorist fighters and family members. The two sides discussed mutual legal and extradition assistance, bilateral law enforcement training and cooperation,” the statement said.

tem, the central and state governments and the local bodies are interlinked; it is also correct that in the education policy, the government should have the least interference and less influence.” The NEP is focused on learning rather than studying and the curricula emphasis is on critical thinking, the Prime Minister pointed out. “The focus is on passion, practicality, and performance. The National Education Policy is, in a way, without pressure and without influence to

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Home quarantine for international travellers with negative report in Punjab Chandigarh (IANS): Amid easing of restrictions, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced that those flying in from abroad with COVID-19 negative certificates, up to 96 hours old, can now go for home quarantine. International travellers who getting themselves tested on arrival at the airport, as part of the Centre’s new directives, can also go home for quarantine if found negative, he said, adding that Punjab was currently at the 17th position in the country in terms of COVID-19

cases. The Chief Minister said after the decline in testing due to rumour-mongering and fake propaganda, the number of COVID-19 tests had again touched around 28,000 per day as the police had cracked down heavily on miscreants spreading misinformation in the state. Noting that 28,688 tests were conducted on Tuesday, he said the figures would be raised to 30,000 soon. The focus of the state government is on saving lives, for which early testing is essential,

Amarinder Singh he added. The anti-social elements are defaming Punjab, he said, adding that claims of organ harvesting of deceased COVID-19 patients were totally incorrect

Curfew in Punjab urban areas now only on Sundays Chandigarh (IANS): Aiming to provide more relaxation in urban areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Punjab government on Wednesday announced that curfew would remain imposed only on all Sundays in all 167 municipal towns till September 30 and not on Saturdays. A spokesperson for the government said the Chief Minister had reviewed the Covid-19

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“The need of the hour is to reduce MBBS fee to ensure students from ordinary backgrounds can become doctors. It is these students who will be ready to serve the state in rural areas. Instead of following this policy and subsidising medical education to bring it within the reach of the common man, the Congress government has increased fees in both government as well as private medical colleges,” he said. Cheema said students taking admission to government medical colleges would now have to pay a fee of Rs 7.80 lakh [Rs 780,000] instead of Rs 4.4 lakh [440,000]. He said in case of private medical colleges, the fee has been hiked from Rs 13.4 lakh [Rs 1.34 million] to Rs 18 lakh [Rs 1.8 million]. Similarly, the fee under the management quota in private medical colleges has been hiked to Rs 48 lakh [Rs 4.8 million] and that under the NRI quota to Rs 81 lakh [Rs 8.1 million], Cheema said. “Parents, who will have to spend an additional Rs 6-7 lakh [Rs 600,000-700,000] on boarding and books, cannot cope with this huge expense during a time when the economy is on a downswing,” Cheema added.

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Punjab for blocking 45 sites for spreading rumours on COVID-19 Chandigarh (IANS): Intensifying their crackdown against rumour-mongers spreading, Punjab has asked the Centre for blocking access to 45 sites indulging in false propaganda after the social media platforms concerned failed to act against them. With 13 more accounts and links blocked by various platforms, the total number of URLs and links blocked for spreading false propaganda in the state has gone up to 121, while the Central government’s intervention has been sought in 45 more, Punjab Police Director-General of Police, Dinkar Gupta, said. Facebook has blocked 47 URLs, Twitter has blocked 52 while YouTube has blocked 21. In addition, 292 more URLs and links carrying malicious content have been reported to the social media platforms for blocking, said the DGP. The police have also issued a look-out circular for one Satinder Singh, currently residing in Vienna in Austria. Satinder was allegedly responsible for posting fake videos and advising people in Punjab from going to hospitals for COVID-19 treatment. The lookout notice seeks to arrest him to face trial as soon as he sets foot in the country. Anchors of Fastway TV USA and Fastway NEWS have been booked for trying to spread misleading facts about ASHA workers, following directions from Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to initiate stringent action against miscreants based in foreign countries if they try to vitiate the atmosphere in Punjab with false propaganda and fake information. A total of 18 FIRs have been registered against persons involved in rumour mongering, said the DGP. These include the FIR registered against Lok Insaf Party leader and MLA Simarjit Singh Bains.

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