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Trudeau slams RCMP for ordering bearded officers off the road THE VOICE on Wednesday was the first to report that RCMP sources had told us that “all bearded officers – and that would include Sikh and Muslim officers who keep beards as part of their religious beliefs – have been taken off the road and moved to desk jobs.” The next day, the World Sikh Organization reacted to the news, saying that they had been contacted by affected Sikh officers back in April. And federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair’s spokesperson told The Globe and Mail that the matter had been raised with the RCMP, and it was expected that it would be rectified as quickly as possible. On Friday, CTV reported that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: “The presence of diverse Canadians in our police forces and in all our systems of authority is something extremely important for all Canadians, and it is something that I certainly hope the RCMP rectifies quickly and it shouldn’t have happened in the first place.” He added: “I was very disappointed to hear of this issue with the RCMP because I do know

Justin Trudeau that many other police forces and other organizations have figured out ways of upholding health and safety standards, without needing to create discrimination against certain individuals because of their religion.” The Globe and Mail reported on Thursday that a spokeswoman for Blair said in a statement that the reports from the WSO are a concern and it is essential the RCMP provide necessary PPE in

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Horgan has commanding lead, though majority disapprove of his snap election call: Insights West

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ALTHOUGH intentions to vote BC NDP have declined slightly since June 2020 (when 47% intended to vote BC NDP), the party still remains firmly in the lead. If an election were held tomorrow, 42% of decided voters would vote BC NDP, compared to 29% who intend to vote BC Liberal. A further 16% would vote BC Green, and 12% intend to vote for the BC Conservatives. Currently the undecided vote stands at 20% of intended voters, and when asked which way they are leaning, voting intentions are led slightly by the BC NDP (20%), followed by the BC Liberals at 17%, the BC Greens at 9% and the BC Conservative Party at 6%; the remaining 46% are truly not sure at this point. As Insights West found in their last voter intention poll in June, there is a measurable advantage that the

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BC NDP has in that they are leading in every demographic category from males (38%), females (46%), and voters of different ages (48% of 18-34 years, 42% of 35-54 years , and 38% of 55+ years) and every region in the province as well. Voter certainty is a significant factor in actual election outcomes, and at this point both the BC NDP and BC Liberal parties enjoy equal levels of certainty in the number of voters in each camp who are very certain they will vote for the party they’ve chosen – 61% of those who intend to vote BC NDP are “very certain” and 65% for the BC Liberals are “very certain”, while the sample size is too low for decided voters for BC Green and BC Conservatives to draw conclusions. A further 31% BC NDP voters are “somewhat certain”, and 29% of BC Liberal Voters are “somewhat certain”, and both parties have only a handful who say they might change their mind come election day. IN terms of potential election platforms that voters will listen to the leaders closely on in the weeks to come, there is no surprise that COVID-19 remains firmly entrenched as the number one issue on voter’s minds as 38% say it’s the number one issue facing our province today (up 3 percentage points since June). The economy and jobs together are also a key issue (15%), as are housing prices (14%). Sev-

eral other issues could also surface as a potential election issues, including the environment (7%), healthcare (5%), homelessness (4%), and the opioid crisis (4%). BC Liberal voters place a much higher priority on economy and jobs (29%) compared with BC NDP (8%) or BC Green (7%) voters. Even with the early lead in the election campaign, election night itself could have an interesting twist because at this early stage because our poll indicates that BC Liberal voters are more likely to cast a ballot in-person (58%), while BC NDP voters are more likely to send mail-in ballots (54% mail-in versus 46% in-person), suggesting that if the election is close, we might not know the results until days after election night. Currently half of total voters in British Columbians (52%) indicate that they are planning to vote in person and just under half intend to vote by mail (48%). It is not clear that voter sentiment indicates a change in government in BC is needed, as only 48% of decided voters feel that we need a change in government, and a similar number that disagrees (43%). A large number of decided voters (82%) feel that Horgan is calling an election because he feels he can win a majority yet at the same time many agree that calling an election early will enable the BC NDP to have a stronger mandate to help govern during the pandemic

(41%). Most (61%) of BC residents believe an election can be held without compromising the safety of voters, but that leaves a large minority who disagree (31%). “In the early stages of this race, it appears that despite public opposition to the snap election, voter intentions have not shifted dramatically” says Steve Mossop, President of Insights West. “Approval ratings for Horgan are among the highest of any sitting premier, and our previous government report card (June) indicated that his government has received top marks for its handling of COVID-19 as well as many other government files. The question is whether Horgan will be forgiven for calling an early election, and whether COVID-19 infection levels are able to be contained during the election period. However, many elections have been lost or won during an election campaign despite early public polling numbers, and we still have a long way to go before the final ballots are tallied.” Results are based on an online study conducted from September 22 – 23, 2020 among a sample of 1000 BC residents. The margin of error—which measures sample variability—is +/- 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Discrepancies between totals are due to rounding. To view the detailed data tabulations, visit our website voiceonline.com.

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ON Wednesday, the NDP in a press release said that B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson showed he won’t let the facts or the positions his party has already committed to stop him from trying to play politics. When asked today by The Province’s Mike Smyth about what he would do on the transition to a new municipal Surrey police force,

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John Horgan at The VOICE. Wilkinson said: “I’m not close enough to the issue to have thoughtful things to say about it.” He should have stopped there. He didn’t… “It’s going to have to be reevaluated because there are huge disagreements in Surrey about this […] There needs to be a new lens on this because right now nobody trusts decision-making in Surrey on this issue.” (Sep 23, CKNW) BC’s Police Act lays out very clearly that a municipality with more than 5,000 people is responsible for decisions about how to provide law enforcement in their community. (Police Act section 3, sub 2) BC Liberal MLAs have repeatedly shown they understand the fact that this decision is up to the municipality: MLA Rich Coleman said: “We

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1. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and seven of his Safe Surrey Coalition members won the election fair and square on the pledge that they would form a Surrey police force to replace the RCMP. In fact, all the eight new Councillors, including the lone one from Surrey First, voted to ditch the RCMP at the very first Council meeting. 2. The Police Act says that any city with a population of more than 5,000 can decide what type of police force they want. So, when the City of Surrey approached the Provincial Government with its proposal, the latter had no option but to give the go-ahead. In spite of three Councillors ditching McCallum’s group, the mayor still controls the majority vote in Surrey Council. 3. Among the tactics that the proRCMP forces started resorting to was the call for a referendum on the change in policing. However, legally, only the City can authorize such a referendum – the Province or the federal government cannot. Yet despite this fact, the RCMP bosses have been apparently inciting their supporters to carry on with that demand.

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the law in every respect. It is with heavy hearts that we now say goodbye to a titan, but we will carry Justice Ginsburg’s legacy with us and never stop fighting for what is right.” “Justice Ginsburg led an exemplary legal career. Among her prodigious accomplishments before her tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg is most known for being instrumental in launching the Women’s Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. She was appointed a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1980. President [Bill] Clinton thereafter nominated her as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and she took her seat in 1993. In doing so, Justice Ginsburg became the second woman to serve on the highest court in the land.

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Tim Uppal: Mocks the Liberals. calls for action.” Meanwhile, the CBC reported that the RCMP says that it is bound by the Canada Labour Code and Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, which require a clean-shaven face for proper use of N95 masks and that the force does not have the authority to change the rules around personal protective equipment (PPE) under current legislation. In that case, The VOICE would like top know why the senior management of the RCMP did not have the common sense to see the implications of their move and take it up immediately with the federal Public Safety Minister. THE VOICE’S REPORT ON WEDNESDAY RCMP sources told The VOICE on Wednesday morning that all bearded officers – and that would include Sikh and Muslim officers who keep beards as part of their religious beliefs – have been taken off the road and moved to desk jobs. We called the Surrey RCMP and the BC RCMP media section multiple times and informed them why we were calling, but they seemed at a loss about what to say. We were told that Sikh, Muslim and other officers are extremely disturbed about this racist move – the excuse is reportedly about wearing masks in a safe manner. But the shocked of-

ficers want to know why other police departments and other outfits across Canada have not done this. Former solicitor general Kash Heed lashed out at the RCMP, wondering if London’s Metropolitan Police was following the same policy. He said if this is COVID-19-related, why aren’t the RCMP taking direction from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam or B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry? “We have air force pilots, military personnel, crowd control officers, firefighters and police all over the world that have beards related to their faith that wear masks. Why is the RCMP so unique?” he added. This appears to be just another blunder by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki and the senior RCMP management and is bound to lead to more racism against Sikhs and Muslims by racists who just need any excuse to attack others. Following The VOICE’s report on our website voiceonline.com on Wednesday (September 23), other media also started reporting on this and the World Sikh Organization responded on Thursday. THE RCMP, after much internal discussion, responded on Wednesday afternoon sending the following email to The VOICE: “You are correct that members who have shaving exemptions for medical or religious reasons have been impacted by our need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees is a top priority for the RCMP. Safeguarding their well-being is an essential obligation as an employer and is critical to the safety of the public. “We have heard the concerns of our members regarding the lack of safe facial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) members with beards. As a direct result of these concerns, we have assessed a number of possible alternative PPE options that would not require a clean shaven face. “Unfortunately, there is presently no evidence of a safe and proven alternative to the currently approved PPE that meets the unique uncontrolled setting in which our front-line members operate and that adheres to occupational health and safety regulations. “That being said, we are concerned that our members are unable to serve in the capacities

Kash Heed: Lashing out at the RCMP. they wish to, and we will continue to explore options as they arise. “We value the dedication and commitment that all of our members have for our organization, and we are striving to ensure these officers are reassigned to meaningful work with other units. “We believe that all roles provide value to the organization and to the communities we serve, particularly in the wake of this global pandemic.” WSO REACTION ON Thursday, the World Sikh Organization of Canada said it is disappointed by the RCMP’s refusal to accommodate bearded Sikh officers. The officers have been removed from frontline policing duties since March 31 due to their religiously mandated facial hair. The affected officers have been placed on desk duty for almost six months as the RCMP says that the N100 mask does not seal with facial hair. The wearing of the mask, however, is not mandatory and left to front line officers’ discretion and only necessary after an assessment of risk factors. The WSO was contacted by affected Sikh officers in April 2020. The officers reported that they had been reassigned to administrative duties which many find less than meaningful. No attempt has been made to accommodate Sikh officers with alternative PPE that would work with their religiously mandated facial hair.

The refusal of the RCMP to accommodate Sikh officers is particularly concerning given that Sikh officers serving in other police forces across Canada continue to serve on the frontlines and have not been removed from their duties. It is unclear as to why the RCMP is requiring members to be fitted for the N100 when medical professionals have been advised both by the provinces and federally that regular medical masks will suffice, unless they are involved with an aerosol generating medical procedure (AGMP), in which case an N95 will be needed. There is no apparent reason as to why the RCMP requires a more stringent standard than medical professionals. The WSO wrote to federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki in early June requesting that they intervene to resolve the situation. WSO has also written to Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Navdeep Bains requesting their assistance in resolving the situation. No response was received from the ministers’ offices. In a response to the WSO dated July 1, 2020, Gail Johnson, Chief Human Resources Officer for the RCMP, confirmed that bearded Sikh officers remained on desk duty and that the RCMP “value the dedication and commitment that Sikh members have for our organization and regret that members find the duties they have been temporarily assign to in the wake of COVID-19 unfulfilling”. WSO President Tejinder Singh Sidhu said: “The RCMP are the only police force in Canada that refuse to accommodate bearded Sikh officers. Sikh RCMP officers have patiently waited for almost six months to be returned to active duty however, there has been no desire on the RCMP’s part to address this situation. There is no reason that the RCMP should require a higher standard of PPE protection than any other police force in Canada or even medical front line workers. Sikh officers continue to serve in every other police force in Canada. “Taking Sikh officers off the front lines is inappropriate and constitutes discrimination. “We have tried for months to assist the affected RCMP officers and advocate on their behalf but with no success and no response from the federal government. The discrimination against bearded Sikh officers must end immediately.”

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or have previous contact with any of the victims,” said Constable Jason Doucette. “We are very thankful for the brave actions of those who intervened to stop this woman from escaping.” The suspect, a 38-year-old Vancouver woman, is currently in hospital being medically assessed. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Andrew Wilkinson: Renewed BC Liberal team ready to restore confidence, rebuild BC South Asian candidates: Paul Boparai (Surrey-Newton), Gulzar Cheema (Surrey-Panorama), Dave Hans (Surrey-Guildford), Shaukat Khan (Surrey-Whalley), Garry Thind (Surrey-Fleetwood) and Jet Sunner (Delta North) THE B.C. Liberals said on Tuesday that following the NDP’s decision to trigger a risky pandemic election, a renewed and growing team of candidates with a diversity of backgrounds and experience is rallying around Andrew Wilkinson, ready to restore confidence and rebuild BC. “Yesterday, John Horgan dissolved the BC Legislature and engineered an unnecessary and irresponsible early election. He is leaving British Columbians without a functioning government at a time when people needed leadership most,” said BC Liberal Leader, Andrew Wilkinson, on Tuesday. “Let’s be clear: John Horgan and the NDP’s decision to call this election, in the middle of a global pandemic, is nothing more than an irresponsible and cynical attempt to increase his own power. “Today, I am excited to share our growing team of BC Liberal candidates who have put their names forward to deliver opportunity for all of BC. The depth of experience and diversity of voices in every corner of this province will provide British Columbians real choice in this election — to restore confidence and rebuild BC with a BC Liberal government.” Among the 19 of the newest can-

didates that Wilkinson announced were six South Asians (for the complete list, visit our website voiceonline.com): * Financial planner and community sports advocate Paul Boparai (Surrey-Newton) * Family physician and former cabinet minister Gulzar Cheema (Surrey-Panorama) * Professional engineer and Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society board member Dave Hans (Surrey-Guildford) * Financial industry executive and Pakistan Canada Association past president Shaukat Khan (SurreyWhalley) * RCMP staff sergeant and youth mentor Jet Sunner (Delta North) * Surrey school board trustee and realtor Garry Thind (Surrey-Fleetwood) “As our province continues to face the challenges of COVID-19, we need real leadership more than ever. In the coming days, we look forward to showing people a better way forward, with bold ideas that we know British Columbians are looking for, presenting our vision for the next four years and seeking your support,” added Wilkinson. “It’s time to turn the page on three years of John Horgan and the NDP and get to work on writing a new chapter for BC. It’s time to restore confidence and rebuild BC.” Garry Thind (Surrey-Fleetwood) I care the most about bringing fresh ideas to the table. That one

size fits all kind of thinking needs to be changed and we need to offer ideas and solutions based on the local realities of Surrey-Fleetwood. Being a member of the Surrey School Board for the past six years, I understand the issues that we face in Surrey every day, whether it’s related to overcrowded schools, too many portables or underfunding for special needs children. I’m committed to advocating for proper funding for Surrey Schools. My commitment to Surrey-Fleetwood residents will start with me being accessible to everyone. Through honest, respectful and open communication, we can accomplish the most difficult of tasks together. Together we can work towards creating a safe, inclusive and caring society for all. As a resident of Surrey for over two decades, I have discovered that for a city like Surrey, with a young and growing population from around the world, engaged and active participation is a must. I am com-

mitted to being that representative for Surrey-Fleetwood. I am determined to fight for the resources that Surrey-Fleetwood needs and requires for the inevitable growth this region will see. I have a passion for community service and have served on many boards and non profit organizations including being the Past President for the Rotary Club of Surrey, Pingalwara Society a non-profit charity where I have raised over $4.1 million since 2002. I live in Surrey with my wife and three beautiful children. Paul Boparai (Surrey-Newton)

My name is Paul Boparai and I am a proud member of the SurreyNewton community. I have grown up in this community, worked in this community, and am now raising my two beautiful children in this community with my wife. In my younger days, I spent countless evenings and weekends playing soccer and field hockey; As an adult, I’ve made sure to stay as in-

volved as I can in our local clubs by continuing to collaborate with the Surrey Lions Field Hockey Association, the Surrey Minor Ice Hockey League, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen, and the South Asian Business Association in any and every way that I can. After completing my high school diploma at Tamanawis Secondary, I attended BCIT to complete my undergraduate degree in Marketing Management and Advanced Business Studies; I have also completed the Certified Financial Planner Designation and the Chartered Life Underwriter Designation to compliment my degree. For the past 18 years, I have worked as an insurance and financial advisor and have continuously been recognized in the top 5% Canadawide. During this time, I have also grown my business, PB Wealth Management, and built enduring community relationships. Running to be your MLA for SurreyNewton has been a lifelong dream and a dream that I am focused on actualizing. For the past three years, the NDP in this riding have remained silent on several important issues. The lack of transparency with the people of Surrey-Newton, on the decisions being made in Victoria is unacceptable; this is something I plan on changing. The community deserves a representative who is accessible, ready to listen, and most importantly voices the concerns of his constituents where it matters. Surrey-Newton has my heart. The people of this community are my

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Saturday, Sept.26, 2020 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main team and I plan on working with all of you to bring forward the change we deserve. Shaukat Khan (Surrey-Whalley)

My name is Shaukat Khan and I have been living in Surrey since 2003. I emigrated from Pakistan with my family in 2000. My wife Mariya and I have been blessed with three beautiful children--one daughter and two sons. I completed my first Master’s degree from Pakistan in 1998 and then completed my MBA from Alberta in 2015. Since I’ve been in Canada, I have been associated with the banking and finance industry. I started my career from an entry-level position and moved through the ranks to senior leadership and executive positions in retail banking. I worked throughout the Fraser Valley for most of my career. During my career, I have been fortunate to work with incredible, dedicated, smart, and hardworking people in

multicultural teams and organizations. I have served as President of Pakistan Canada Association over the past three and a half years, a large community based non-profit organization. I am an annual participant of community initiatives such as the Canadian Cancer Society’s Run for the Cure. I am a proud member of the South Asian focus group for BC Children’s Hospital Cancer Foundation and have been involved in Tree Day Campaigns across Surrey. My passion for community and public service encouraged me to put my name forward for this election under the BC Liberal Party banner. This will enable me to continue my journey of giving back to the community and ensuring Surrey-Whalley is a place to live and work for people of all walks of life for generations to come. I believe in a society where everyone is equal and respected, can live freely, and has an equal chance at the opportunities this great province has to offer. I will champion diversity and that includes the underprivileged and people with disabilities. I want to serve as your MLA, a MLA who listens and connects with the community on a regular basis and works diligently to make Surrey-Whalley a better and safer place for all. I am committed to making our neigh-

borhoods safer and ensuring responsible development in the core. Gulzar Cheema (Surrey-Panorama)

My name is Gulzar Cheema and I’m your B.C. Liberal candidate from the riding of Surrey-Panorama, where I not only live with my family but also have been operating my medical practice for over twentyfive years. I am also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia. After studying medicine in Punjab, I moved to Canada and worked towards my license to practice medicine. Before moving to British Columbia in the early 90’s, I lived and raised my family in Manitoba, where I worked as a doctor and then served five years as a member in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

During my previous tenure as a Surrey MLA, I was appointed the first Minister of State for Mental Health in British Columbia. It was a portfolio I cherished and worked on passionately because of my experiences as a health care professional. I witnessed the destruction of individuals and families as a result of untreated mental health issues. I am frequently called upon to discuss and bring awareness to health and wellness issues. I make it a point to ensure mental health issues are given its proper attention through education and dialogue. We need an experienced and credible voice that understands these issues and concerns to represent us in Victoria and that is why I have decided to put forward my name again to represent the good people of Surrey-Panorama. My goal is to work together to make Surrey-Panorama a great place to live and work for families, like it used to be. On October 24, I humbly seek your support to once again be your strong voice in Victoria. Jet Sunner (Delta North) Jet Sunner is a 28-year law enforcement veteran and a North Delta resident since 2005. He has served in the communities of Surrey, North Vancouver and Richmond, and currently commands Senior Operations for the Richmond RCMP entailing oversight over four watches and three units. Jet has a passion for community

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Vancouver Police ask for public’s help in Iqubal Grewal homicide VANCOUVER Police are looking for dashcam video from the public in a new area of interest related to the murder of Iqubal Grewal last week. “Investigators are making progress in this case and

are thankful for the video they have received from the public so far,” said Constable Tania Visintin on Friday. “Their investigation has led them to ask for additional video in a new area.”

Police are asking for drivers to come forward with dashcam video from September 16, captured between 7 and 8 p.m., in the area of Westminster Highway between Knight Street and Nelson Road

in Richmond. Twenty-three-year-old Grewal was murdered on September 16. He was found shot dead in front of a house near Knight Street and East 64th Avenue. Police believe his

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case. Anyone with additional information or dashcam video from the specified area at the specified time, is asked to call investigators at 604-7172500.

3 Port Moody restaurant patrons fined about $700 for violating COVID Related Measures Act table, and even spitting on the table when asked to leave the establishment. Investigating Officer Constable Buhrig subsequently issued the trio with multiple violation tickets under the COVID Related Measures Act totaling nearly $700 in fines, and the group was promptly escorted off the premises. Port Moody Police noted that as a public safety agency, as it relates to COVID-19, their first priority is to educate the public about social distancing, and other reported COVID-related concerns. “However, in this unfortunate instance, the irresponsible actions of the patrons most certainly necessitated the issuing of fines, under the COVID Measures Act,” they added.

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at 769 East Hastings Street that Vancouver Police said was not related to the homicide near East 64th Avenue and Knight Street. Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the Astoria Hotel where two people were found unresponsive in a room. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other died at hospital.

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The BC NDP team as of last Monday AS of Monday, September 21, the following candidates have been nominated in their ridings as part of John Horgan’s NDP team

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Horgan announces October 24 election PREMIER John Horgan on Monday officially announced that the election will be held on Saturday, October 24. Horgan told the media that British Columbians “are worried about their future, they are worried about the impacts of COVID-19 and they want to make sure that their government is secure and stable and focused 24/7 on their needs and their hopes and their aspirations.” He said: “None of us thought this is how we would spend 2020 when it started nine months ago, but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. We are in unprecedented times with challenges we could have never imagined. I want everyone to know that I have struggled mightily with this decision and it did not come easy to me. “I understand that families are concerned about their loved ones and their livelihood. I know people are uncertain and worried about the future. I understand that full well. But I want to share with you why I believe in my heart that now is the time to have an election. British Columbians have worked hard to get on the right side of the COVID-19 pandemic but we are far from out of the woods. We are not at the end of COVID-19; we are at the beginning. This pandemic will be with us for a year or more and that’s why I believe we need to have an election now. “We can either delay that decision and create uncertainty and instability over the next 12 months – more speculation, more talk about what might be or we can do what I believe is always the right thing and ask British Columbians what they think. I believe the best way forward is to put the politics behind us. Let’s address the differences we may have now so that we can all come together after the 24th of October focused as we should be on the needs of all British Columbians. “I firmly believe that this is not a 12-month exercise. We have four years ahead of us where we all need to work together, and for 12 months, to wait for the next election seems to me to be time wasted when we could all be rolling up our sleeves and focusing on the things that matter most to British Columbians. I believe the choice in this election is quite clear. The Opposition will focus as they have in the past on the wealthy and the well-connected at the expense of the people that I represent here in Langford. “I believe to stay on the right track, we need to focus on the things that got us here. The past three and a half years have led to positive changes in British Columbia and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish working with the Green Party to bring back investments in health care and schools, building transit, housing, child care spaces, eliminating medical services premiums, the largest middle class tax cut in B.C.’s history, as well as the most ambitious climate action plan in the country. And, of course, we are the only province to have enshrined in our Legislature the rights of Indigenous peoples, the first peoples of British Columbia… I believe the future together is very, very bright, but the present is extremely challenging. We have done much; we have much more to do. And last week I outlined some of the plans we have to respond to the COVID pandemic, making sure that we are getting resources to people, to businesses and communities so that they can prepare for the challenges ahead. And over the next 32 days people will have an opportunity to look more at the plans that we are going to be putting forward and the plans of other parties here in British Columbia. “Like in everything these days, this election will be unlike any other. But I do believe that it can be conducted safely. [Provincial Health Officer] Dr. [Bonnie] Henry and Elections BC have worked very, very hard to make sure that British Columbians will not be putting themselves at risk. Just as we are going to work, just as we are going shop-

ping for groceries, we can vote safely. “There will be ample new opportunities through advance voting as well as mail-in ballots to ensure that people can participate in our democratic process from the comfort of their own home. But like thousands of work places across B.C., thousands of businesses, our campaigns will fully comply with public health directions. I believe we are going to need to be innovative and creative in how we can engage with people, but I know we can do it. “For the next few weeks I look forward to engaging with British Columbians to talk about the things that matter most to them and despite the difficulties we face as a result of the pandemic, I take comfort every single day in the ingenuity and the creativity of the people of British Columbia. We have done extraordinary things over the past seven months and we can do even more in the years ahead. I want to thank you for the opportunity to be the Premier of British Columbia. I have enjoyed and cherished ev-

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NDP: BC Liberals attack people who voted to get rid of tolls BC Liberal candidate Ellis Ross recently dressed down a Surrey voter for “thinking about yourself ” for voting for Premier John Horgan for promising to get rid of tolls, says the NDP. At a virtual town hall held just 12 days ago, Ross said: “Why did you vote NDP? ‘Well, because I cross that bridge two times a day.’ Man, that is so shortsighted. That is not thinking about BC. That’s not thinking about your kids’ future, your grandkids’ future. That’s thinking about yourself.” (Video) In 2017, John Horgan made good on his promise to eliminate tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges, saving daily commuters up to $1,500 per year. The BC Liberals also nominated pro-toll candidate George Affleck in Vancouver-Fairview today. In 2019, Affleck criticized government’s increased tax revenue (mostly from increasing taxes on the richest

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Andrew Wilkinson calls for three televised debates B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson on Tuesday called for three in-person, televised debates between Premier John Horgan, B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau, and himself, given that access and exposure of candidates will be far more limited due to the pandemic than during a ‘normal’ election period. “This will be an election like none we have ever experienced, and that’s why I’m calling on John Horgan to agree to three televised leaders debates so voters can see the contrast between our visions,” said Wilkinson. “Voters deserve to see the difference between the NDP vision, which is about dividing us and playing partisan politics during a global pandemic, compared to the BC Liberal vision, which is about coming together and helping British Columbians get through this stronger than before.” British Columbia is leading Canada with the highest levels of COVID-19 cases per capita and the NDP’s decision to call an unnecessary snap election has voters questioning Horgan’s values, the B.C. Liberals said. “Yesterday, John Horgan called an unnecessary snap election for no good reason with B.C leading the country with the highest COVID-19 cases per capita,” noted Wilkinson. “Horgan had the confidence of the Legislature and promised to govern until the fixeddate election set for October 2021. Horgan has broken his promise and has proven his priorities aren’t your priorities.” Wilkinson also pointed out the BC Liberals are promising strong, disciplined leadership at a time that the province continues to face the challenges of COVID-19. “In the coming days, we look forward to presenting a bold plan to get more people back to work, a plan to make it easier for moms and dads to work while raising a family, a plan to roll back the terrible toll of drug addiction and restore safety in our communities, a plan to increase the supply of housing, and a plan to get B.C. back on track and get us excited once again about

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Horgan says Wilkinson pledge to axe speculation tax would lead to skyrocketing housing prices NDP Leader John Horgan on Friday said a re-elected BC NDP government will build on the progress they have made to put the brakes on skyrocketing housing prices and build thousands more affordable rental units. The NDP noted that B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson had doubled down on his plan give a tax

break to developers and speculators. “Lack of affordable housing for people is one of the biggest challenges we face in our province — and it’s been years in the making,” said Horgan. “We’re seeing signs of progress, but we know people are still struggling. Helping make rent more affordable and giving more British Colum-

THE B.C. Liberals on Friday said that NDP Leader John Horgan and the NDP have broken their promise when it comes to housing. After committing to build 114,000

affordable homes, the NDP have only opened 2,963 units. According to the B.C. Liberals: * The NDP have only com-

bians a path to home ownership will be among my top priorities in the years ahead.” Horgan was joined in the Tri-Cities by Selina Robinson, BC NDP candidate in Coquitlam-Maillardville, who warned that Wilkinson would cancel the successful speculation tax — driving up housing prices and rent. She said axing

the speculation tax would turn 11,000 new rental units back into empty condos and hand wealthy real estate speculators $80 million a year that is now being used to build affordable housing. “BC Liberals created the housing crisis by putting wealthy speculators and big developers ahead of people for 16 years,” said

Robinson. “Now Andrew Wilkinson wants to reverse the progress we’ve made and hand people with multimillion dollar homes a big tax giveaway while making housing less affordable for the rest of us. That’s a risk we can’t afford — especially not right now.” The NDP said that under Horgan’s leadership, BC has capped rent increases

to inflation and has almost as much affordable housing complete or underway in the last two years than the BC Liberals built in the entire decade and a half they were in government. Just two years into the BC NDP’s 10-year plan, 25,000 affordable homes are complete or underway in 90 communities across the province.

B.C. Liberals: What the NDP forgot to tell you on housing pleted 2,963 units of the 114,000 they promised * At the NDP’s current rate, it will take them 100 years to keep their promise * Only 5% of new NDP units

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NDP: Horgan will expand $10 a day child care, keep making life more affordable NDP Leader John Horgan on Thursday promised that a re-elected BC NDP government will build on the fastest creation of child care spaces in BC history by providing more spaces at $10 a day. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done to create more child care spaces and make life more affordable for families with kids,” said Horgan. “We know there’s still more work to do, and

we look forward to a renewed federal commitment helping us get there. By making sure child care isn’t a barrier for parents who want to get back to work, we can build an economic recovery that works for everyone – not just those at the top.” Horgan also highlighted that one week from today, B.C.’s new Child Opportunity Benefit comes into effect. The program will

THE B.C. Liberals on Thursday said that NDP Leader John Horgan has broken trust with British Columbians. He promised $10/day child care and has abso-

lutely failed to deliver. Stats show the gender gap between working parents has widened as more mothers are staying home to care for their children, so it’s work-

provide up to $3,400 for a family with three children, benefiting almost 300,000 low and middle-income families. “As a mother with a small child, I know how difficult and expensive childcare can be,” said Lisa Beare, BC NDP candidate for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows. “I am so proud that since forming government, we’ve been able to open more than 700 new child-

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NDP: Horgan’s plan will get people the care they need close to home PREMIER John Horgan and the BC NDP will keep British Columbia moving forward by building on the progress already made in improving health care for people, the NDP said on Tuesday. A re-elected BC NDP government will build 10 more urgent and primary care centres by

the end of 2021, with a focus on the communities that need them most. Horgan made the commitment alongside North Vancouver-Lonsdale BC NDP candidate Bowinn Ma, a strong advocate for the North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre. “People want to be able to

get the health care they need closer to home, without waiting for hours in an emergency room,” said Horgan. “Our plan means building UPCCs in every community that needs one, so we can keep moving B.C. forward – for all of us.” North Shore is one of 21 UPCCs opened or under con-

struction by the BC NDP government. These centres will include 1,300 new doctors, nurses and other health care workers. So far, UPCCs have helped more than 300,000 people. “I’m proud of what a BC NDP government has accomplished for people in North

Vancouver-Lonsdale, but there’s much more to do,” said Ma. “The BC Liberals’ plan would help the wealthy and well-connected, while everyday people pay for it with cuts to things we all count on, like health care. We can’t afford that.” The BC NDP plan to deliver

better care for people also includes hiring 7,000 more health care workers. Horgan will continue putting people first by supporting businesses and communities, helping people get back to work, and building a recovery that works for everyone – not just those at the very top, the NDP said.

B.C. Liberals: Horgan’s failure of leadership on school safety exposed B.C. Liberals say that while Premier John Horgan was busy plotting an attempted power grab, he failed to show leadership on schools and now parents and students are paying the price.

On Monday, Horgan even bragged about it: “Safe operations of our schools is not the responsibility of the Premier.” “Actually, it is your job, John Horgan,” said Karin Kirkpatrick, the BC Liberal candidate

in West Vancouver-Capilano, on Tuesday. “But because he was putting himself first we now see the impact of Horgan’s inattention, with rising COVID case numbers in schools and a West Vancou-

ver teacher recently exposed and not being told. This dereliction of duty falls squarely at the feet of Horgan and it’s why people have lost confidence that he is putting their health first.”

The BC Teachers’ Federation has also applied to the Labour Relations Board in an attempt to get the NDP to make the health and safety of students, teachers and parents a priority.

“We need to be restoring confidence, rebuilding the trust that John Horgan has broken, and making sure that our health and our economic security are priorities,” said Kirkpatrick.

NDP: Wilkinson would scrap childcare fee reduction he complained is “very expensive” B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has consistently opposed John Horgan’s Childcare Fee Reduction Initiative that has reduced costs for parents of 63,000 kids, the NDP said on Thursday.

When Horgan introduced the initiative in Budget 2018, Wilkinson complained to Global News that the fee reduction was “very expensive” for government. (Global News Facebook Live, 29:30,

April 28, 2018) The NDP said that at the same time, BC Liberal Maple RidgePitt Meadows Candidate Cheryl Ashlie campaigned against the program, calling it “the end of for-profit child-

care” and criticized the BC NDP for “requiring [operators] to cap their fees.” (Cheryl Ashlie Op Ed, April 14, 2018) While Wilkinson was calling childcare fee reductions “very expensive,” he was at-

tacking Horgan for asking the wealthy and big corporations to pay a little more. Wilkinson called for the cancellation of the EHT, the speculation and vacancy tax, and the income tax hike on the richest 2%

(people making more than $150,000 a year). Wilkinson and Ashlie would cancel the fee reduction initiative and drive up childcare fees for parents of 63,000 kids, said the NDP.

B.C. Liberals blame NDP approach for massive increase in overdose deaths B.C. Liberal Jane Thornthwaite in a statement on Wednesday, following the latest update from the B.C. Coroner’s Service on overdose deaths in British Columbia, said: “It’s clear from these numbers — a 71 per cent increase in year-over-year overdose death numbers — that the NDP approach is continuing to

fail British Columbians. “More youth under the age of 19 died in August than in all of 2019 combined and, additionally, Northern Health Authority had the highest death rates on record, ever. “Sadly, it’s not that surprising as [Premier] John Horgan has been all talk and little action on

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Writs issued for B.C.’s 42nd Provincial General Election THE writs have been issued for British Columbia’s 42nd Provincial General Election. Election Day will be Saturday, October 24, Elections BC announced on Monday. “Our main focus is ensuring a safe and accessible voting process during the pandemic,” said Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman. “We have been working with [Provincial Health Officer] Dr. Bonnie Henry’s office to develop our safe voting plans and make sure that voters don’t have to choose between safeguarding their health and exercising their right to vote. All voters have the option of voting in person with protective measures in place, or voting by mail.” Voting safely and COVID-19 Elections BC is implementing a number of measures to help voters cast their ballot safely in person. Pandemic voting protocols have been developed in consultation with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer. Safe voting practices for voting places are

available at elections.bc.ca/safevoting and will include: • P hysical distancing • C apacity limits • Election officials wearing personal protective equipment (such as masks and facevisors) • P rotective barriers • Ha nd sanitizing stations • Frequent cleaning of voting stations and frequently touched surfaces Elections BC encourages voters to wear a mask when they vote to help protect others. Voters will not be asked to remove their mask to vote. Voters will be asked to sanitize their hands before and after voting. To prevent close contact, some familiar voting procedures may be different. For example, voters will make a verbal declaration of their eligibility to vote instead of signing a voting book. Voters also can bring their own pen or pencil to mark their ballot. Voting in person

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98 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; one new death DR. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister of Health, on Friday announced 98 new COVID-19 cases, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 8,641 cases in British Columbia. Unfortunately, there was one new COVID19-related death in the Vancouver Coastal Health region; the total number of deaths now stands at 230 in the province. There are 1,349 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 3,533 people who are under

active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 7,036 people who tested positive have recovered. Currently, 62 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, 19 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 3,127 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 4,412 in

the Fraser Health region, 204 in the Island Health region, 522 in the Interior Health region, 289 in the Northern Health region and 87 cases of people who reside outside of Canada. There has been one new health-care facility outbreak at the Peace Portal Seniors Village and the outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital has been declared over. In total, 10 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and four acute-care facilities have active

outbreaks. There have been no new community outbreaks, although there continue to be community exposure events. Public alerts and school notifications are posted on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website, as well as on health authorities’ websites, providing details on where the potential exposure occurred and what actions to take - whether to self-isolate or monitor for symptoms.

Surrey bags ‘Excellence in Service Delivery’ award; Vancouver wins ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ award THE Union of British Columbia Municipalities has presented its 2020 Community Excellence Awards during the UBCM virtual convention. The awards showcase municipalities and regional districts that have implemented projects and programs that demonstrate excellence in meeting the purposes of local government in BC. The awards are designed to profile promising practices and to create successful pathways and incentives

for others to follow. UBCM has offered the Community Excellence Awards since 2004. The purpose of local governments in BC are set out in both the Community Charter and the Local Government Act and generally focus on good governance, providing services for community benefit, providing stewardship of public assets, and fostering sustainability. Based on this, the award categories recognize UBCM members that demonstrate:

Excellence in Service Delivery – by providing effective and beneficial services to the community in a proactive manner and drawing on performance measures, benchmarks and standards to ensure that service delivery is sustainable: WINNER: City of Surrey – Surrey Makes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Excellence in Sustainability – through commitment to the premise of meeting current needs without compromising the

ability of future generations to meet theirs, and incorporating the four pillars of sustainability (cultural, social, economic and environmental) into local government planning, policy and practice: WINNER: City of Vancouver – Rain City Strategy: a green rainwater infrastructure and rainwater management initiative (For more on this, visit our website voiceonline.com)

City of Surrey: Modernization of permit process realizing dividends WITH the safety of residents and staff as the top priority, reconfiguring the permitting process to meet the new demands under COVID has resulted in a more efficient and streamlined process for our patrons, the City of Surrey said on Wednesday. “The City of Surrey is continu-

ally looking on how to innovate and improve our services,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “During this pandemic, we have accelerated the modernization and digitization of our permitting process. The results so far have shown a win-win situation for those applying for permits with faster issuance of

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In August, 98% of electrical permits and 76% of plumbing permits have been issued online, with 40% of trade permits being initiated outside of regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). For the link to more information on how to access services, visit our website voiceonline.com

Over 30 years since major rapid transit investment made in Surrey: Mayor Doug McCallum SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum on Monday noted that March 1990 was when the Expo Line of SkyTrain crossed the Fraser River into Surrey. Thirty years later there has not been any major rapid transit expansion for BC’s fastest growing city with a population that is fast approaching 600,000 people. “To say that Surrey has been left behind when it comes to mass

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West Newton, 2 Storey with 3 bedrooms + Den and 2 bathrooms. Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen, family room and 2 piece bathroom. Above 3 Bedrooms + Den and one full Bathroom. Updated in 2014 with New Roof, Gutter, Window, blinds, counter top, floor and paint. walking distance both Schools, Close all Amenities. All measurements are apprx, buyer to verify.

Fleetwood Tynehead 3 Storey Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms . Main floor have Living room, dining room, Kitchen, Eating area and Family room. Above 3 Bedrooms, 2 full Bathroom and Laundry. walking distance School and Close to all Amenities. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify.

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Hidden Gem with the affordability, in the heart of newton at Suncreek Estate. Fully renovated. Come and see yourself. You will love this place. Centrally located near all amenities viz., Costco, Super store, Save-on, Safeway, Bus loop, wave pool, Car Wash, etc. and so on. A bonus storage room at the roof top patio. A steal in this rare find market. Be the first one to grab it, will not last long. Two parking Spots #214 & 222. Maintenance fee includes property taxes. All measurements are approximate, buyer to verify if important. Lease expires in the year 2092.20% down payment required by RBC Bank to qualify.

WELCOME TO SWITCH, a boutique community of brand new townhomes located in Grandview Heights in South Surrey. This spacious 3 bedroom plus den home with 3 and a half baths has an elegant brick clad exterior and modern interior including stainless appliance package, quartz counters, maple soft close cabinets in a designer color scheme and custom built closet organizers in all bedrooms. Convenient powder on the main and full size washer dryer on upper floor. All homes include a 5 component home automation (smart thermostat, doorbell, front door lock, living room light bulbs & garage door opener) to make living a breeze. Great location, close to Morgan Crossing, Grandview shopping, dining & schools. Move in right away. GST applicable to this transaction.

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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

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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

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system and the government of India will not be allowed to tinker with the existing MSP system.” “Instead they will be pursued to effectively implement MSP for other crops, i.e., maize, pulses also. Further, it had stated that agriculture marketing will be upgraded and digitised with a complete ban on utilisation of Mandi Board Funds for purposes other than agriculture marketing.” Amarinder Singh noted that there was a difference between changing the APMC for the better, which the Congress manifesto clearly promised in detail, and destroying the tried and tested APMC system to benefit a few corporate cronies, which the BJP-led government’s new farm Bills were designed to do. Even the Congress’ 2019 Lok Sabha poll manifesto also

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New Delhi (IANS): ‘Rail roko’ in Punjab, blockades in Haryana, agitations in Maharashtra and scattered protests in Uttar Pradesh -- India saw farmers question the recently passed three agricultural bills that they perceive as ‘anti-farmer’ which the Centre insists are in the farmer’s interest. With the sentiments of farmers resonating across India, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh, said, “Maybe the distressing visuals of tens of hundreds of farmers out on the roads at hundreds of locations in Punjab, and in several other states, will touch the hearts of the Central leadership. Perhaps the Bharatiya Janata Party will now realise its folly.” In the bread basket states of Punjab and Haryana emotions ran high. Cutting across party lines, the day-long statewide protests by farmers evoked a huge response and normal life was disrupted. Chandigarh, though, was near normal. Activists of several farmer associations were seen asking traders at many places in the Congress-ruled Punjab to keep their shops and business establishments shut. Reports of shutdown of shops and other establishments were received from Punjab’s Patiala, Ludhiana, Bathinda, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar and other places. Northern Railways cancelled three trains and curtailed the routes of 20 special trains, officials said on Friday. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal, still technically an ally of the ruling BJP at the Centre, has demanded that the whole of Punjab be declared a ‘principal market yard’ for agricultural produce to ensure that laws based on the three passed agricultural Bills do not apply in the northern state. As the day progressed, thousands of farmers joined protests across Maharashtra too. The agitation has been supported by the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party, the All India Kisan Sabha, the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, major farmers’ organisations, various national and state level trade unions and student unions. Spearheaded by AIKS President Ashok Dhawale from Palghar, in Mumbai, the protests were led by Sunil Kharpat in Thane, Subhash Dake in Beed, by Govind Ardad in Jalna, Sudam Thakre in Nandurbar and Arjun Ade in Nanded. In Kolhapur, Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana President Raju Shetti urged farmers in the state and all over the country to protest the laws with full vigour, and led an agitation in which a bonfire was made of the copies of the law. “These laws are detrimental to the very survival of the farming community. The government has pushed through these laws undemocratically and it was a black day when it was passed in Parliament. We will not tolerate the injustice meted out to the farmers,” he said. Uttar Pradesh also saw farmers blocking the Ayodhya-Lucknow highway for a few hours on Friday. Protesters also burnt stubble in the middle of the road and shouted slogans against the Centre, demanding withdrawal of the agriculture bills. Farmers blocked the Delhi-Meerut highway near Ghaziabad to protest the legislations. Farmers from the Lakhimpur Kheri district have also gathered in protest. Protests have also been reported from many districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Pilibhit, Sambhal, Ghaziabad, Sitapur, Baghpat and Barabanki. RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav turned it into a political event in poll-bound Bihar. A procession of around 50 tractors followed the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader, with his party supporters shouting slogans against the NDA government over the Bills. The protesters, without following social distancing norms, were headed towards the Governor’s House when a posse of police briefly stopped them for security reasons. They were, however, allowed to proceed towards Bailey Road. The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) farmers wing ‘Sara Bharat Krishak Sabha’ and Trinamool-backed Kisan Khet Mazdoor cell activists took out rallies, held sit-in demonstrations and set the farm bills on fire in Kolkata. SFI activists also staged a road blockade in front of Kolkata’s prestigious Jadavpur University in the afternoon protesting against the farm bills.

Farmers squat on a railway track in a village near Amrtisar. The North-East too wasn’t untouched by farm- Addressing a rally in Agartala, CPI-M central ers’ protests. CPIM-led Left parties organised committee member Badal Chowdhury said protest rallies in different northeastern states that if the farm bills were enforced, crores of including Assam and Tripura. farmers and farm labourers would lose their

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Chandigarh (IANS): Farmers in the states of Punjab and Haryana last week on Sunday held protests on a call given by various organisations against the “anti-farmer” bills introduced by the Union government in Parliament. However, there was no report of violence anywhere in both the states. The reports were received

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“I am pleased and proud that when the hour of reckoning arrived, my party as always has held aloft the flag of justice for farmers and other exploited sections of society. This flag symbolises the identity of the Akali culture and movements and it is a great feeling to watch it flying high,” he said in a statement here. Badal said the farmers’ issue relates to the overall national interest. His party SAD, an ally with the BJP in Punjab, has appealed to all political parties to join the “struggle” against the proposed legislations. It has castigated the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for what it called “backstabbing the farmers” by not

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‘Black laws’ will ruin farming community, says Sidhu Amritsar (IANS): Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who has been lying low since his resignation as Punjab Minister in July last year, on Wednesday hit the streets of his hometown to resume his connect with the people by launching a protest against the “black” farm laws passed by the Parliament. The Congress MLA slammed the BJP-led Central government over the three agricultural Bills, saying they would ruin the farming community. “Another draconian Bill is in waiting, which is the Electricity (Amendment) Bill of 2020,” he said. “Once it is implemented, it will be the last nail in the coffin and destroy Punjab’s agriculture model. The draft (of the Bill) is ready. They will now implement it,” Sidhu said. The passage of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill would empower the Centre to control the regulation of power, he said. “With the passage of the Bill, the Centre would scrap all the power subsidies extended to the farmers,” he claimed. Sidhu alleged that the Centre wanted to replace Punjab’s successful “mandi” model into the free market model like in the US and Europe. “The scrapping of the ‘mandi’ system would impact state’s revenue to the tune of Rs 4,000

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Top 5 Car Accident Myths

BY MEL CHAUDHARY Lawyer Simpson, Thomas & Associates THERE are many misconceptions when it comes to car accident injuries, ICBC claims, and personal injury lawsuits in BC. Here are the top five car accident myths and the facts you should know to protect yourself and your legal rights if you have been injured. 1. I feel OK at the scene, so I don’t need to see a doctor. You may think you don’t need medical attention because you didn’t suffer major injuries in the accident. The truth of the matter is that some injuries are not obvious, and it can be dangerous to leave such injuries untreated (for example, an internal injury or concussion injury). Surrey lawyers at our firm also regularly hear from clients that they did not initially realize how serious their injuries were due to adrenaline and shock after the car accident. Protect yourself and avoid legal trouble by getting checked over by a doctor. 2. All that matters is who the police or ICBC say is at fault for the accident. Did the police ticket you at the scene? Has ICBC said you are to blame for the car accident? Do not rely on what the police, ICBC, or anyone else says about who is at fault for the car accident – always consult a lawyer. It is possible to challenge ICBC’s determination of fault, and even if you are partly at fault, you are still entitled to bring an ICBC claim and receive compensation for your injuries. 3. If I don’t make a personal injury claim right away, I missed my chance. While it is true that a car accident victim has a limited window of time to notify ICBC of a claim and to sue for compensation, it is also true that some injuries take days or weeks to manifest. It may even take months or years for the full extent of an injury to manifest – this is particularly true of a head (i.e. brain or concussion) injury. Surrey lawyers at Simpson Thomas & Associates have previously discussed limitation periods and when to file an ICBC claim. If you have questions about whether you can still make a claim, contact one of our team of personal injury lawyers today for advice. 4. I don’t need to talk to a personal injury lawyer because ICBC will take care of my claim. ICBC is not your ally when it comes to your personal injury claim. The ICBC adjuster works for ICBC – not you. Be careful what you say to the ICBC adjuster. Never admit liability or make a statement about something that you are unsure of, as ICBC can use that against you. The ICBC adjuster’s goal is to resolve your claim as quickly and for as little money as possible. You should always seek legal counsel from an expe-

rienced car accident lawyer, particularly if you suffered significant injuries or if fault is disputed. 5. I can’t afford a personal injury lawyer to help me with my ICBC claim. The reality is that most personal injury lawyers offer a free initial consultation so you will have a no-cost opportunity to discuss your legal options and learn how the lawyer can help you with your claim. If you decide to hire a personal injury lawyer, it will likely be on a contingency fee arrangement which means it does not cost you anything to have advice and guidance from a lawyer unless you receive a settlement. If you have questions, ask us about our free legal consultation Surrey/Delta, Abbotsford, and Vancouver lawyers at Simpson, Thomas & Associates are here to help if you or a loved one has questions after being injured in a car accident. Our personal injury law firm has an enviable record of success

handling complex ICBC claims for clients throughout BC and our team aims to continue building on our reputation of providing the best quality service to our clients. For answers about the ICBC

claims process and how to maximize the compensation you receive, contact Simpson, Thomas & Associates to request your free consultation or call us today at (604) 689-8888.

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