The convicted: Larry Amero and Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil. The victims: Sandip Dhure and Sukh Dhak. Mani Amar at a December 2015 anti-gang forum in Surrey where he gave a talk. Photo: Chandra Bodalia.
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A jury on Monday found Hells Angel Larry Amero guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in the shooting death of Sandip “Dip” Duhre at Downtown Vancouver’s Sheraton Wall Centre on January 17, 2012, and the homicide of Sukhveer (Sukh) Dhak who was gunned down along with his bodyguard, Thomas Mantel, in the lobby of the Executive Hotel and Conference Center in the 4200-block of Lougheed Highway in Burnaby on November 26, 2012. Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil was found guilty of conspiracy and first-degree murder in Duhre’s death and guilty of plotting to murder Dhak, the Vancouver Sun reported on Tuesday. Amero and Alkhalil were on trial in the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver where Justice Miriam Maisonville gave instructions to the jury. The alleged hitman himself – Dean Wiwchar – will go on trial later. Alkhalil, who escaped from North Fraser Pretrial Jail on July 21, has yet to be nabbed. He was extradited from Greece in 2015 and was serving a life term for murder for his role in the 2012 murder of Johnny Raposo in Toronto’s Sicilian Sidewalk Café on College Street. His 2017 trial heard that Raposo was killed for a 200 kg shipment of cocaine fromAlkhalilMexico.has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder of Duhre, while Amero had pleaded not guilty to conspiring with others to murder Duhre.Both Alkhalil and Amero had also pleaded not guilty to conspiring to murder Dhak. Back then, the gangland conflict was mainly between the United Nations gang and all the remnants and allies of the Dhak-Duhre side of things — and the so-called Wolf Pack: certain Hells Angels like Larry Amero and their allies and associates, the Independent Soldiers and the people that they brought to the equation and the Red Scorpions.RedScorpion leader Jonathan Bacon was gunned down in Kelowna on August 14, 2011, when Amero was also seriously injured. Alkhalil and Amero were accused of seeking revenge.
THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Thursday identified Manbir “Mani” Amar, 40, of Surrey as the homicide victim in an altercation between neighbours on Wednesday in hopes of advancing their investigation. Amar had been a filmmaker and an activist who spoke out against gang violence. At this time, no charges have been laid and the suspect remains in custody. On August 31, Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a physical altercation between two neighbours in the 14100-block of 61 Avenue. Officers and Emergency Health Services (EHS) personnel attended and provided first aid, but sadly, despite best efforts, the victim’s condition deteriorated rapidly and he succumbed to his injuries on scene. A suspect was located on scene by Surrey RCMP and was arrested for murder. IHIT took conduct of the investigation and has been working closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS). “This was an isolated incident between two neighbours,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti. “Tragically, this situation escalated to a point where a life wasIHITtaken.”isasking any witnesses to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc. gc.ca.
LAST year in July, Crown counsel had told the jury that from BlackBerrys seized by police from Wiwchar and from Alkhalil’s residence, which he shared with Amero, police learned about the murder plots. The prosecutor said Duhre was shot in Café One Restaurant at Vancouver’s Sheraton Wall Centre. The shooter, with his face partially covered, walked straight to the restaurant. He shot Duhre multiple times and walked away briskly. A waitress who was serving Duhre was only metres behind the shooter. The shooter was not directly identified. Police found evidence that Wiwchar was the shooter and that Alkhalil was at the scene as a spotter.
Larry Amero and Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil found guilty of charges related to murder of Sandip Duhre and Sukh Dhak
Assets of former Canuck draft pick Prab Rai frozen because of fraud allegations
Khela claimed that in October 2020 Rai told him that he had been kidnapped on his way to the airport, beaten and robbed of his hard drive, which contained all of his bank account information, and that all of his money was Khelagone. says that because of that story, he began to investigate his business dealings with Rai and discovered the alleged fraud.
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The lawyers representing Rai later withdrew from the case. After the lawsuit was filed, Khela went to court and sought an order freezing Rai’s assets.
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Several of Rai’s family members, including his brother, who is a former RCMP officer, are also named as defendants and have filed documents denying they were involved in any fraudulent activity, the Vancouver Sun reported.
On Monday, Golden RCMP said: “Preliminary investigation shows that a westbound semitruck hauling cattle crossed over the centre line and hit an eastbound semi-truck hauling lumber. Only one bovine survived the incident and is being treated for its injuries.” Cousins of Gill told the media that the father of two boys, ages three and 12, was “probably the most soft-spoken, gentle soul you’ll ever meet,” and that he adored his family. They said that he was planning to quit his trucking job this fall and open his own business so he could spend more time with his Accordingfamily. to one media account, Gill’s parents, brother and sister flew to Calgary late Sunday from Toronto. On Monday, they drove to the scene of the collision to see it first-hand.
Calgary trucker Jagsir Gill one of three killed in head-on crash of semi-trailers east of Golden in B.C.
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CALGARY trucker Jagsir Gill, 34, along with Tanner Lieftin, 25, and Brandon Richard Johnson, 30, both of Chilliwack, B.C., were killed on Sunday in a head-on crash of semi-trailers on Highway 1 east of Golden, B.C. RCMP said in a press statement that on August 28 at 6:50 a.m. MST, the Golden-Field RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and Emergency Services responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 at the Yoho National Park west gate, approximately 35km east of Golden. “Upon arrival, it was determined that the occupants of both semi trucks involved were deceased,” it added.
A B.C. judge has frozen the assets of a former Vancouver Canucks draft pick Prab Rai who is being sued over allegations he defrauded realtor Harpreet Singh Khela of more than $2.8 million, according to a Vancouver Sun report. Khela claims that Rai posed as a successful and wealthy business person with connections with prominent local and international business people and retired hockey players. He alleges that Rai provided to him their phoney emails, financial statements, agreements and documents in order to fraudulently induce him to transfer more than $2.8 million for real estate developments and other investments that included a San Diego development property, a Tim Hortons franchise, and the purchase of the Sutton Hotel in Vancouver. One of the alleged schemes involved Rai telling Khela that a prominent former Canuck player was interested in purchasing commercial real estate located in Alberta that Khela held shares Raiin. allegedly told Khela that they had earned significant profits from their ventures and then concealed the fraud by falsely claiming that the profits had been frozen by the U.S. government and were unavailable.
Rai, in his response filed in court, said that over the course of many years, Khela had actively attempted to ingratiate himself with Rai and involve, or associate himself with, Rai’s legitimate business pursuits, according to the Vancouver Sun “Thereport.plaintiff’s efforts were motivated by the plaintiff’s considerable financial aspirations, lack of independent financial resources, and indebtedness to third parties,” says the response.
“When Mr. Rai sought to limit his involvement with the plaintiff, the plaintiff, in an effort to forestall his own creditors, began making a series of sweeping, unfounded allegations against Mr. Rai and, still further, Mr. Rai’s immediate family members.”
An amended lawsuit was filed in September 2021. The judge’s ruling was given orally in October 2021, with a written copy of that ruling attached to the court file.
B.C. Supreme Court Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick noted that the only substantive assets of Rai are two Lamborghini luxury vehicles with a combined value of about $1.2 million. The judge ordered that Rai provide a list of his assets and not dispose of them.
A 15-day trial is scheduled to begin in January 2024.
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A.R. Rahman (seated) was greeted by Ontario Premier Doug Ford (standing, 3rd from left) and others.
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ON Saturday, August 27, the City of Markham in Ontario named a street in the Robinson Glen community after acclaimed international music director and lyricist, A.R. Rahman. The multiple Academy Award and Grammy Award winner was in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) for a concert. A.R. Rahman Street will be an East-West collector road located in the future Robinson Glen community northeast of Kennedy Road and Major Mackenzie Drive East.“As Canada’s most diverse city, the City of Markham is delighted to bestow this honour on an exceptionally talented and universally recognized entertainer,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “A.R. Rahman has visited and performed in our region on several occasions and is beloved by many in our South AsianMarkhamcommunity.”has more than 356,000 residents and is the largest of nine communities in York Region. It is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. It is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City, according to Markham’s website.Rahman was also greeted by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and a raft of prominent politicians at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Toronto.Rahman said in a statement: “I never imagined this ever in my life. I am very grateful to all of you.” He said: “The name A.R. Rahman is not mine. It means merciful. The merciful is the quality of the common God we all have and one can only be the servant of merciful. So let the name bring peace, prosperity, happiness and health to all people living in Canada. God bless you Rahmanall.”added: “I feel like this gives me immense responsibility to do much more and be inspiring; not to get tired and not to retire… yet. Even if I get tired I’ll remember that I have more things to do, more people to connect, more bridges to cross.”The City of Markham noted in a press release: “Allah-Rakha Rahman, also known as A.R. Rahman is a universally celebrated music composer whose extensive body of work for film and stage earned him the nickname “the Mozart of Madras.” The multiple Grammy and Academy Award winner is best known for producing the soundtrack for the 2008 hit film, Slumdog Millionaire. A.R. Rahman has also received various international humanitarian awards for causes dear to him. “In 2009, A.R. Rahman was included in Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people and still remains a top music personality across borders for more than three decades. He has been awarded one of India’s highest civilian honours and has famously composed India’s national song on the 50th Anniversary of India’s independence. The original track he composed also holds two Guinness World Records for being the song performed in the most languages. For his invaluable contribution to music, he has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates from a selection of world-renowned universities.”
PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he will hold a Cabinet retreat in Vancouver from September 6 to 8. In a statement, Trudeau said: “The Cabinet will drive progress on our continued efforts to make life more affordable for Canadians, and keep delivering economic growth that benefits everyone. “During the retreat, Cabinet will discuss what they heard when talking to Canadians over the summer. While Canadians have recovered all of the jobs lost since the beginning of the pandemic and our economy is growing, families are feeling the impacts of global inflation, particularly through rising food and gasoline costs.”
Good health is important for everyone regardless of age, gender and ethnicity. As the popular saying goes “Health is Wealth”. What to expect: 50-plus vendors, industry experts on-site, free health testing, product demonstrations, free product sampling, free exercise/dance classes, free workshops, free beauty tips/demos, free massages, outdoor activities, play area for children, food & drink stalls and flea market on-site. Also have a chance to win tons of prize giveaways and pick up a free copy of the Surrey Health magazine. “I am so excited to bring this event back to the community post-covid. Our line-up of vendors will be the best ever and there will be something of interest for everyone. Why not take a few hours out of your day on Saturday, September 17 to attend this free event with your family? You will have access to valuable information, resources and have the opportunity to connect with leading health, wellness, beauty & fitness experts in the community for free. It doesn’t get any better than that!” says Rina Gill, organizer of the Surrey Health Expo. For more information about the Surrey Health Expo or to become a vendor, advertiser, and/or sponsor, you can contact Rina Gill at 778-688-4973 or rina@thehypeadagency.com (Contributed)
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Surrey Health Expo at Surrey City Hall on September 17
ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in providing video for an incident where numerous victims were assaulted with a weapon. (To view some videos of the incident, please visit our website voiceonline. Oncom.)Sunday, August 28 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Peel Regional Police responded to a fight involving weapons between a large group of people in a parking lot at McLaughlin Road and Steeles Avenue West in the City of Brampton. There were numerous victims who suffered non-life-threatening Theinjuries.videos that have been circulating — two of which were sent to the VOICE — show young South Asian men. One of them is seen lashing out with a sword. The incident has shaken up the community and caused a great deal of embarrassment. Deputy Police Chief Nick Milinovich told the media on Tuesday: “We’ve identified persons of interest.” He added: “I can confidently say that the investigation is progressing well, and we anticipate holding those people accountable.”
THE 4th Annual Surrey Health Expo is taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 at Surrey City Hall. Attendees can take advantage of free admission for the entire family and there will be information / resources available for all age groups. Since launching in 2018, the Surrey Health Expo continues to be the only mainstream tradeshow for Surrey residents that focuses on health, wellness, beauty and fitness. This initiative is important for the community because key industry businesses and local community non-profits / organizations come together under one roof. This event is instrumental in encouraging the community to be proactive about their health versus reactive. As we all know, the City of Surrey is growing rapidly. According to a report in February 2022, Surrey’s population is 568,822 with approximately 1,000-plus new residents moving into the city every month. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were already experiencing super busy lives with high stress levels which resulted in poor diet, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, etc. These bad habits can eventually lead to serious medical conditions like obesity as well as emotional and mental disorders. During the pandemic and even after, all of these health issues have worsened drastically while shedding more light on the importance of managing mental health. This event is crucially important and beneficial for the community, now more than ever. The Surrey Health Expo is an opportunity to bring the entire community together under one roof to further explore the world of health, wellness, beauty and fitness. There will also be a diverse group of vendors, advertisers, media sponsors and attendees.
Locke’s campaign manager John Cameron quit some weeks ago. He told the VOICE he was “working for another campaign in a different municipality” Surrey-itesnow. are mocking Hundial and Locke – and wondering about their com mitment to ‘keep the RCMP in Surrey.’
Shakti Annual Film Festival
SHAKTI Society will be hosting the 3rd Annual Shakti Film Festival in person at Surrey City Hall Centre Stage on October 7 and 8 in honour of the International Day of the Girl Child. The society says that it will be inviting film and media personalities as well as community leaders “to en gage in action-oriented discussions about the role that media plays in shaping society and how we as con sumers of media also play a big part in creating our culture.” This year’s program will consist of: * 1 feature film - 60 minutes or longer * 1 documentary film – 45 minutes or *longer1short film – up to 20 minutes * 1 student film – up to 8 minutes Everyone is welcome to submit their films provided a woman holds one of the following positions within the filmmaking team: director, writer, cinematographer or producer. Submission deadline is September 24. Call for entries is now open. For more information or sponsorship enquiries, contact Sonia at 604-3078796 or Niti at 604-506-0953 or email shaktisoci Filmsety2000@gmail.com.canbesubmitted at dressedcinema.butionsandtiveTheval-3filmfreeway.com/ShaktiFilmFestihttps://ShaktiFilmFestivalisaninitiaofShaktiSocietytoincreaseacknowledgewomen’scontriandtheirrepresentationinShaktiSocietysaysithasadtheinfluenceofmediaand films on violence against women and the stereotyping of women; so it will be focusing and promoting films that showcase women in strong roles as well as identifying female filmmak ers’ work which often goes unrec ognized due to barriers like race, colour, finances, language, disability, sexual orientation and various health issues, including mental health.
With Hundial being a former RCMP officer himself, they feel they could not really rely on him anyway. No commitment! As The VOICE, which has repeatedly ex posed Hundial and Locke, noted two weeks ago: “The two got elected by us ing McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition and then became puppets of the RCMP and started trying to derail the transition to a municipal police force. This was in spite of the fact that they won on Safe Surrey Coalition’s promise to replace the RCMP in Surrey and to build a Surrey Langley SoSkyTrain.”nowSurrey-ites are asking Pentictonites: “Can you really trust Hundial?” And they are asking themselves: “Can we really trust Surrey Connect?” Surrey-ites left scratching their heads as Hundial now says he’s running from Penticton!
THE Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch, on Thursday announced Aleem Bharmal, QC, as President for the 2022-23 term. The association notes that Bharmal steps into this position of leadership during a time marked by transformation and moderniza tion, both within the legal profession and jus tice Bharmalsystem.currently practices law at the Com munity Legal Services Association (CLAS) Human Rights Clinic, where he has practiced for almost 20 years and served as executive director for 12 years. The association says Bharmal brings with him a passion for equity along with a proven track record of committed persistence in matters of justice, fairness and fighting dis “Ascrimination.wedeal with the aftereffects of the pan demic, there is a valuable opportunity to advance both our courts and legislation to improve access to justice for all communi ties and citizens in BC. Within the justice sys tem, the disparity between two sides when the vulnerable party is trying to seek justice is stark. The number of procedural hurdles that can be raised in our justice system, and the resulting level of time, persistence and en ergy expended to seek redress is significant,” says “LookingBharmal.ahead, the legal profession antici pates significant change to the regulation of lawyers, which will have a major impact on our members. As the voice of lawyers in BC our lawyers are on the front line working with our clients. Now is the perfect moment to maintain CBABC’s focus on the issues that matter most, both on a critical level for our members and to greater society as a whole,” adds Bharmal. “Aleem’s experience and perspective pro vides us with an opportunity to advance changes to make legal services more acces sible,” says Kerry L Simmons, QC, CBABC Ex ecutive BharmalDirector.wasrecognized with the CBABC President’s Medal in 2016 and has served the CBA Board of Directors as Chair of the National Equity Committee, CBABC Board of Directors as Chair of the Access to Jus tice Committee, and Equality and Diversity Committee, among more. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2019. CBABC says that it is confident that Bharmal, as a successful human rights lawyer, men tor and advocate, will bring a strong voice to Bharmalmembers.says: “CBABC delivers a powerful collective voice to advocate on the issues that matter, and I am incredibly happy, hum bled and honoured to be leading it as of next term as President”.
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SURREY Councillor Jack Hundial on Tues day announced that he will be running in the municipal election – not from Surrey, but from Penticton. He posted on his Facebook page: “Its of ficial, I signed my Nomination today, run ning for Penticton Council.” That has shocked Surrey-ites who are questioning his sincerity and commitment — and transparency.
Aleem Bharmal is President of Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch for 2022-23
Aleem Bharmal Photo: Twitter
Just two weeks ago, on August 16, Hundi al, quite apparently realizing that he didn’t have any chance of being re-elected in Surrey, announced he was dropping out as a Council candidate from that city. He later told a local newspaper that he had been planning to quit Surrey for some time — and that stunned Surrey-ites who thought Surrey Connect and its councillors
Jack Hundial: "Sorry, Surrey-ites -- I prefer Penticton!"
Hundial and Brenda Locke were transpar ent people. Yet, they kept this a closely guarded secret, fooling Surrey-ites. Hundial even posted the following on his Facebook page: “I will be transition ing from my role as a candidate to one of continuing to be a director in Surrey Con nect and to assist with the transition from within the city after the next election.” So will he be now doing that from Pent Evenicton?
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“Shakiel Basra has been the subject of several public warnings over many years due to his involvement in criminal activity,” said Consta ble Sarbjit Sangha, Surrey RCMP Media Rela tions Officer. “He is now facing new firearms charges in relation to his arrest on August 31.” Surrey RCMP said they are committed to de terring and disrupting gang-activity and the associated violence through a coordinated approach with their policing partners, includ ing the provincial gang unit CFSEU-BC.
Vancouver Police searching Singh
VANCOUVER Police are searching for a man who poses a public safety risk and is wanted ArjunCanada-wide.SinghPurewal, 25, is wanted for breach ing conditions related to his release from cus tody on a kidnapping charge.
ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police announced on Monday that they had identified and arrest ed a man allegedly responsible for a series of robberies in July and August. The investigation was a collaborative effort with York Regional Police, Toronto Police Ser vice and the Ontario Provincial Police. From Wednesday, July 13, until Friday, August 23, it is alleged that the suspect committed 20 robberies in the Greater Toronto Area, includ ing 11 in Peel Region. The suspect generally targeted commercial businesses, gas stations and fast food estab lishments between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. through out the week. The suspect often brandished a firearm when robbing these businesses while making demands for money. Investigators conducted a detailed criminal in vestigation and identified the suspect as Rahul Saini, a 25-year-old man from Caledon. On Au gust 26, Saini was arrested and charged with 20 counts of robbery, 20 counts of wear disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, and 11 counts of use imitation firearm. A search warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Caledon. A number of offencerelated items were seized from the residence, including a replica firearm, clothing and the ve hicles used to commit the robberies.
Purewal, 25, who’s wanted Canada-wide
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Purewal, along with co-accused Ashley Smith and Michael Husain, plead guilty to kidnapping a victim at gunpoint in Richmond last fall and was scheduled for sentencing next month. Vancouver Police are releasing his picture with hopes that someone will recognize him and call Purewal9-1-1.is South Asian, about 5’9 and 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Purewal is considered to be dangerous. Any one who sees Purewal or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 imme diately.
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Rahul Saini, 25, arrested for 20 robberies in GTA
SURREY RCMP on Friday said that Shakiel Singh Basra, 28, involved in gang and orga nized crime-related violence was arrested on Wednesday and remains in custody. On August 31 at approximately 4:15 p.m., Basra and an associate were arrested by Sur rey RCMP with assistance from the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team in Rich Basramond.was one of 11 individuals named in a public warning issued by the Combined Forc es Special Enforcement Unit of British Co lumbia (CFSEU-BC) and policing partners on August 3 due to the significant risk they pose to public safety. Basra has been charged with possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and posses sion contrary to order. He has been remand ed into custody and is awaiting his next court date.
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THE Canadian Hindu Foundation celebrat ed the 75th anniversary of India’s Indepen dence Day with great enthusiasm in Surrey and Burnaby and held a “Tiranga” car rally on Sunday, August 21, in which several hun dred people representing 28 diverse states of India participated. More than 230 cars decorated with Indian flags made their way from Surrey to the Burnaby Hindu Temple where the Indian flag was hoisted by Indian Consul General PeopleManish.of Indian origin celebrated the occa sion by singing the Indian National Anthem and “Vande Matram,” the Indian national song. There were cultural performances. Manish spoke about the rapid development of India and its new achievements. A band played Indian patriotic songs. The initiative was organized by Canadian Hindu Foundation, a non-profit organiza tion, that also organized three limousines that were used exclusively for seniors, espe cially women, who rarely step outside their homes. The thrilled seniors warmly thanked the organizers for their thoughtful gesture. At the beginning of the celebration at the Laxmi Narayan Temple Surrey, folk songs of Kashmir, the Garba dance of Gujarat, the Ghoomar dance of Rajasthan, and the Kathak dance of Uttar Pradesh were per formed to reflect the rich variety of Indian culture. There were many stalls that show cased the Indian culture and traditional food, which was distributed free to everyone. Many diplomats and leaders from the com munity, including former premier Christy Clark, also participated in the celebration. (For more photos, please visit our website voiceonline.com)
Indian Independence Day: Canadian Hindu Foundation holds a 22-km ‘Tiranga’ car rally
FOLLOWING a return to the bargaining table, the BCGEU’s Public Service Bargaining Com mittee has stood down job action at worksites as a sign of good faith, the B.C. General Employ ees’ Union announced on Tuesday. The com mittee returned to the bargaining table with the BC Public Service Agency (PSA) last week on Thursday and has made significant progress.
The two sides will continue to meet throughout the week, hoping to finalize a tentative agree ment. The union’s overtime ban has ended – ef fective immediately – and preparations are un derway to stand down picket lines at BC Liquor Distribution Branch locations, the BCGEU said. The two parties’ media and member communi cations blackout will continue.
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Pakistan floods: Canada announces $5 million for humanitarian assistance Harjit Sajjan Photo: Twitter
HARJIT S. Sajjan, federal Minister of Interna tional Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agen cy of Canada, on Monday announced $5 mil lion in funding for humanitarian assistance in response to floods in Pakistan. Pakistan has experienced heavy monsoon rains and floods since mid-June, causing the deaths of over 1,000 people and affecting the lives of 33 million people across the country. Sajjan said: “Millions of people are being im pacted by the terrible flooding in Pakistan and the world needs to be there to support them. Canada will be there to support the people of Pakistan in the days and weeks ahead as they respond to these devastating floods. This is part of our initial response to support the emergency humanitarian needs, and we will continue to look at ways we can support those affected during these difficult times.” The government said that Canada’s support will help scale-up the humanitarian response to provide critical emergency assistance, in cluding food and cash assistance for the most severely affected people. The funding will support the work of trusted and experienced partners on the ground. This funding is in addition to Canada’s exist ing support provided through the Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund and its contribu tions to the UN Central Emergency Response
Canada, Punjab ties strong and diverse, says Consul General in Chandigarh
OverFund.the past three months, Pakistan has ex perienced 375.4 mm of rainfall, nearly three times higher than the country’s average amount. As heavy rains have continued over the past two weeks, flooding and landslides have caused massive displacement, damage and devastation.
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Chandigarh (IANS): Con nections between Canada and Punjab are strong and diverse, said Consul Gen eral of Canada in Chan digarh, Patrick Hebert, on Friday after meeting Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Jan jua on expanding trade re “Connectionslations. between Canada and Punjab are strong and diverse. Great discussion today with @Cs Punjab Vijay Kumar Janjua, with a joint commitment to further expand our coop eration, including our trade relations,” tweeted Hebert. Before his appointment in Chandigarh, Hebert served as political, economic and public affairs counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in South Korea. Last week, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while extending a red car pet welcome to industrial ists and entrepreneurs to invest in Punjab, said the state would emerge as the industrial hub of the coun Attry. this, Hebert congratu lated Invest Punjab and industrial body ASSOCHAM for the successful Vision Punjab 2022 Industry Sum mit, with the participation of the Chief Minister. “I welcome the strong in terest from participants in doing business with Cana da,” he added.
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Quick Facts * This announcement is in addition to con tinual funding provided by Global Affairs Canada to the Canadian Red Cross Society’s Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund, which has allocated support to the relief operation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Pakistan. The Pakistan Red Crescent Society will use funds for water, sanitation and hygiene services and cash assistance. * On August 19, Canada contributed to the initial funding of US$3 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund, which will be used for health, nutrition, food securi ty and water and sanitation services in floodaffected areas.
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Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, Sept. 03, 202212 #1393-20800, WestminsterHwy, Richmond JASBIRSINGHBADH • CompanyorPersonalFinancialStatement • BusinessIncome Tax • PersonalIncome Tax • Bookkeeping • G.S.T. /P.S.T. & T4 • WorkCompensationForms 6 0 4 . 3 2 5 . 8 3 7 0 604.325.8370 BADH ACCOUNTINGSERVICES AN eight-week information session series is launching at City Centre Library that will sup port South Asian families who have a loved one impacted by substance use. Delivered in Punjabi, the “Holding Hope” project will act as a bridge to resources and break barriers to ac cessing support. The project is being facilitated and delivered by Kamaljit Jugpal, Executive Director of Mukti Society, in partnership with the Surrey Over dose Response Community Action Team. Jug pal struggled with mental health and addiction for half of his life and will be sharing his story, along with others from the South Asian com munity. Attendees will also learn about sub stance use resources in Surrey, get connected to services and learn from one another.
* The greatest proportion of Canadians (21%) say Quebec is their least favourite province or territory in Canada, apart from their own.
* 29% of Canadians strongly think Quebec is a threat to national unity, while 16% of Cana dians strongly feel Alberta is a threat.
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* Fewer than two-in-ten Canadians strongly feel Alberta or Quebec have been success ful in their efforts to change the status quo of Canadian governance.
“There seems to be barriers that families face when it comes to accessing community re sources. For instance, language can be a bar rier when trying to access services only avail able in English. In many cases, we’re hearing families don’t know where to even begin,” said “ThroughJugpal. these information nights, we hope to become a bridge to resources for families and loved ones in need of support – to give people space to open up and vocalize their concerns and know they are being heard. The cultural delivery of this presentation is important be cause this allows individuals to see what re sources are available and also understand through an educational platform how we can come through these challenges together.” No registration is required to attend the ses sions which will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at City Centre Library (10350 Univer sity Drive, Surrey, Room 418) until October 18. Attendees can email Jugpal at muktisocietysur rey@gmail.com for more information.
The greatest proportion of Canadians (30%) say British Columbia is their favourite prov ince or territory in Canada, apart from their own. Other key highlights: * 51% of Canadians say their favourite prov ince or territory is their favourite because of its geography and/or landscapes.
‘Holding Hope’ project: Substance use support program for the South Asian community 90-acre park coming up in Brampton city to be named after Hindu holy book Gita (IANS / indianarrative.com): A park to be carved out in Ontario’s City of Brampton will be named after the Hindu holy scrip ture, Gita. The City has allotted 90 acres of forest land for the purpose which will be landscaped and have sculptures of Lord Krishna and Arjuna, the two main characters of the Gita besides some other Hindu deities. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says that keeping the basic principle of secularism on the top, the city council after naming Guru Nanak Road and a Masjid Drive will now set up Gita Park. “We respect all religions fol lowed by the citizens of the metropolitan area,” he maintains. The mayor disclosed that the park would have facilities for ‘Garba’ celebrations, a basketball court, a cricket field, and a place for doing yoga. “It will be a real meeting place for the people of all walks of life,” says the Themayor.GitaPark will be the largest in the world outside India where Hindu culture will be Theshowcased.Hinducommunity residing in Brampton has welcomed the decision of the city coun cil saying that it will help create better rela tions among all religions and races.
* The top reasons Canadians say their least favourite province or territory is their least fa vourite is because of the people (26%) and/ or because it’s boring (25%).
(As a non-probability online survey, a mar gin of error is technically not reported. If the data were collected through a probability sample, the margin of error would be ±2.5%, 19 times out of 20. Using data from the 2021 census, the results were weighted according to age, gender and region in order to ensure a representative sample of the population.)
ON behalf of the National Post, Leger sur veyed Canadians from August 19 to August 21 about their favourite province or territory and their opinions’ on Alberta and Quebec’s success at changing the status quo.
Following the initial announcement on August 30, 2021, health authorities and Providence Health Care served notice under the terms of 21 commercial service contracts, and began a phased approach to repatriate housekeeping and food-service contracts, beginning with Is land WorkHealth.tobring health-care service workers back into the public system began in 2019, when the Province brought Bill 47 (Health Sec tor Statutes Repeal Act) into force. Bill 47 re pealed the Health and Social Services Delivery Improvement Act (Bill 29) and the Health Sec tor Partnerships Agreement Act (Bill 94), which had facilitated contracting out in the health sector and caused significant labour impacts.
Brisard, Secretary-Business Manager, Hospital Employees’ Union, said: “House keepers and food-service workers are critical to patient safety and care in our health-care system. By bringing these jobs back into the public service, the government is reversing the failed privatization policies of the past that fragmented our health-care system. Reunit ing these workers with the health-care team means a stronger health-care system and better working conditions for these frontline workers, most of whom are women or racial ized workers.”
Health Canada authorizes first bivalent COVID-19 booster for adults; B.C.’s response
Evidence has shown that employees who feel secure and safe in their jobs provide higherquality care for people, and in turn, employ ers can attract and retain staff at a higher and more consistent level.
HEALTH Canada has authorized an adapted version of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 Thisvaccine.vaccine (known as a “bivalent” vac cine) targets the original SARS-CoV-2 virus from 2019 and the Omicron (BA.1) variant, and is authorized for use as a booster dose in individuals 18 years of age or older.
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bon nie Henry, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, said in a joint statement: “Over the past few months, we have been hard at work to prepare for the rollout of the fall COVID-19 booster. Now that Health Canada has ap proved the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, we are ready to deliver it to people in B.C. as soon as we get it. “These booster vaccines cover the origi nal and the Omicron variants, so are better adapted and more effective at protecting people against the Omicron variant, which is the most common right now in our prov “Modernaince. is providing 12 million doses to Canada, and as always, we will work with the federal government to ensure a stable supply of the bivalent vaccine for British Co “Oncelumbians.the supply arrives, we are all set to begin distribution. We expect the vaccines to come over several weeks and most peo ple should be able to get one in September or October. As before, the vaccines will be available in health-authority clinics and pharmacies. More information about timing and eligibility will be presented to the public on September 6. “With the start of the respiratory illness sea son, it is especially important to make sure that people are up to date on their vaccines. Our COVID-19 immunization strategy has been effective in protecting people from the virus, and we must stay diligent in continu ing to do so. “We encourage everyone to get up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines to keep them selves and those around them safe.”
On September 2, a further 194 workers were repatriated to six Fraser Health sites: * Mission Memorial Hospital and The Resi dence in Mission * Heritage Village * Cottage Worthington Pavilion * Fraser Canyon Hospital and Fraser Hope *LodgeHolmberg House Hospice * Cypress, Cottonwood and Connolly Lodges “Ensuring that our health-care service workers are part of the team is vital to building a stron ger public health-care system and a stronger B.C. for all of us,” said Mable Elmore, Parlia mentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care. “I am proud of the ongoing progress made un der Bill 47 to bring health-care service workers back and provide them with the job security they deserve.” To address inequality and enhance working conditions for employees in health-care facili ties, government is ensuring that workers have the benefits, wages and working conditions that they deserve to be able to help patients.
Adrian Dix Photo: BC Government
In 2020, the process was started with the North Island Hospitals, which spearheaded the move independently of Bill 47 to bring 150 contract ed-out workers in-house at the Campbell River and Comox Valley hospitals.
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Harry Bains, Minister of Labour and MLA for Surrey-Newton, said: “Bringing back Fraser Health’s housekeeping and food-service work ers into the public system recognizes their im portance and shows our appreciation for the vital work they do every day. Fraser Health and the patients in care there are all the better for it, Meenatoo.”
Fraser Health welcomes back 194 housekeeping, food-service workers
SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum on Tuesday condemned the ha rassment and verbal abuse that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was subjected to in Al berta over the weekend by a man and called it “appalling.” McCallum said: “Unfortunately, the hostility, threats and intimi dation elected officials face both online and in-person have be come common place. In Surrey, members of Council and myself have been targets of such unac ceptable and repugnant behav McCallumiour.” pointed out: “The kind of abuse hurled at politicians, of all stripes, will only deter good people from stepping up to run for public office.” He added: “Not agreeing with one’s politics is part of democra cy, but the vitriol hurled at Minis ter Freeland and elected officials is Meanwhile,not.” the RCMP told the national media that it is investigat ing the incident and takes threats against public officials seriously. Surrey Mayor McCallum condemns harassment and verbal abuse suffered by Freeland
PEOPLE accessing health care in the Lower Mainland will benefit from more stable, consis tent and supportive patient care as 194 house keeping and food-service workers return to the public system as Fraser Health employees. The change comes after almost 20 years of these workers having their services contracted out to private “Housekeepingcompanies.andfood-service workers make vital contributions to our health-care sys tem on a daily basis, and the decision to con tract these workers out has had devastating impacts,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, on “Today,Thursday.weare celebrating the fact that 194 more workers are being welcomed back as members of our health-care team and the government’s commitment to bettering the re tention and recruitment of our valuable healthservice workers in B.C.” Health authorities and Providence Health Care continue to repatriate workers under Bill 47, bringing an estimated 4,000 workers back into the public system.
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Photo: Girja Shankar Sharma September 1-4 They will be closed September 5 for Labour ElectionDay.Day is Saturday, September 10. Individuals can vote in the by-election if they *are:aresident of the Surrey South electoral dis *trict,18 or older on September 10, 2022, * a Canadian citizen, and * a B.C. resident since March 9, 2022. Individuals must meet all of these eligibility requirements to vote. Advance voting is an option for all eligible voters. For voting place information, visit Eligiblewheretovote.elections.bc.ca.voterscanregisteror update their voter information online or by phone until midnight on August 31. Voter registration is available online at elec tions.bc.ca/ovr, or by phone at 1-800-6618683, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voters can register or update their in formation when they vote. This week Elections BC sent a Where to Vote card to every registered voter in Sur rey South. The card shows advance voting places and the voter’s assigned voting place for Election Day. Voters should bring the card with them when they vote to help make vot ing faster and easier. Preliminary turnout figures from advance voting will be published on Elections BC’s website throughout the advance voting pe Votingriod. by mail is also an option. Voters can request a vote-by-mail package online at elections.bc.ca/ovr until 8 p.m. on Septem ber 4. The completed package must be re ceived by Elections BC no later than 8 p.m. (Pacific time) on September 10. Elections BC recommends voters mail their completed package no later than September 6 to ensure it arrives on time. Voters can also return their completed package in person at the Surrey South district electoral office. For more information, visit elections.bc.ca/ surreysouth.
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Surrey South by-election: Sturko calls on NDP to take action on affordability crisis
NDP: Kevin Falcon confirms he’d cancel Cloverdale hospital
Photos: Consulate General of India
Consul General Manish (2nd from right in first photo) participated in the Jagannath RathaYatra festival and Festival of India organized by ISKCON Vancouver.
Pauline Greaves BC Liberal candidate for Surrey South Elenore Sturko on Monday said in a statement: “As the cost of groceries, gas, and even school supplies sky rockets, families preparing to send their kids back to school next week are growing tired of waiting for the NDP to follow through on their prom ise to make life more affordable here in SheSurrey.”said:“Residents in our commu nity have been waiting for months for initiatives to help deal with rising inflation. After all of the NDP’s prom ises to make life more affordable, the affordability crisis is now worse than ever “Withbefore.costs continuing to rise in Brit ish Columbia, the BC Liberals have re peatedly called on the NDP to take ac tions such as temporarily suspending the gas tax, or using carbon credits to reduce costs for B.C. families. Despite months of advocacy, the NDP have failed to listen or take any action. “It’s been more than four months since [Premier] John Horgan tasked the Finance Minister to bring forward initiatives to assist with inflation and yet we’ve seen nothing but excuses and passing the buck from the NDP ever since. People deserve so much Sturkobetter.” added: “Parents in my com munity simply cannot afford to wait any longer for this NDP government to realize the impact that rising infla tion is having on our communities, let alone continue to hold their breath for the NDP to make good on their 2016 promise to eliminate school portables in “It’sSurrey.time to send this government a loud and clear message. As the next MLA for Surrey South, I will advocate tirelessly for our community and con tinue to hold the NDP to account for their failure to deliver on their prom ises to Surrey residents.”
Elenore Sturko Photo: BC Liberals
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THE NDP said on Thursday that with advanced voting underway in the Surrey South by-election, BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon dou bled down on his plan to scrap the $1.7-billion hospital in Cloverdale, meaning people in Surrey would be denied access to much-needed hospital services for a decade or Speakinglonger. on Radio Red FM, Falcon promised to abandon the current site just south of Kwantlen Poly technic University campus, where construction will start next year, and claimed he would begin a new hospital project from scratch at an other location, where land has not been acquired. “No, I would not leave it as is. That’s why I have been saying that they are building it in the wrong loca tion,” said Falcon. The NDP pointed out that Falcon has a long history of opposing a new hospital in Surrey. When he was Minister of Finance in 2012, he sold land which had been reserved for a new hospital in Surrey to a private developer and BC Liberal Falcon’sdonor. plan to cancel the current hospital in 2024 after construc tion has begun would require: a new concept plan, an overhauled business case, scrapping and re launching the request for proposal process, and creating a new project design. This would be in addition to the time required for community and First Nation consultations as well as acquiring some of the most difficult and expensive land to pur Surreychase. South NDP candidate Pauline Greaves said: “Kevin Falcon has al ways played games with the second Surrey hospital. When he was in government, he broke his promise to build it and then sold off the land. Now that the BC NDP is building a hospital in Cloverdale, he wants to scrap it and add up to a decade in construction timelines, if he builds it at all. That’s something people in Surrey South cannot afford.”
South Asian Adults and Seniors Programs
EVENTS 2020
* Yoga classes in person at Shanti Niketan Hall conducted by yoga instructor Ashwini Bansal on every Monday and every Thurs day from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on both days. This is only for participants who have been double vaccinated for COVID-19. They should bring facemask and a yoga mat and maintain social distancing. Pure veg etarian lunch is served in the dining hall of the Temple to all seniors every Thurs day after the yoga class. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for registration and further information.
* Management Team of Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Vedic Seniors Parivar Cen tre Surrey BC, invites South Asian adults and seniors to join along with their family members for an annual picnic to be held on Monday, September 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be entertainment for all. Volunteers are needed to organize such a big event for service to all community members. Member
“At SFU, we are committed to fostering a vi brant and welcoming campus community for our students—and that includes provid ing good, healthy food,” said SFU president Joy Johnson on Monday. “I can’t wait to see the new Dining Commons become a go-to destination for students to connect with each other, have a study session or simply enjoy a delicious meal.” Designed to LEED Gold specifications, the Dining Commons features 28,000 sq ft of sus tainable dining space, including 500 indoor seats and large skylights that make use of natural light. For more on this srory, please visit our website voiceonline.com
Significant dining expansion unveiled at SFU Burnaby
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* Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of BC invites South Asian adults and senior members to join and play Bingo on the House on Sunday, September 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Shanti Niketan Hall, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, 8321 140 Street, Surrey. Bring only 2 dol lars with you for 2 games. Members will explain the game to you. Use a facemask and maintain social distancing while sit ting for everyone’s safety. Tea and light snacks will be served.
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ICBC sharing tips as kids head back to school 6,500 tickets were handed out to drivers for speeding in school and playground zones in B.C. last year
ICBC’s tips for parents and caregivers: * If you drop off your child in a school zone, they should exit the car on the side closest to the sidewalk. * If your child walks to school, practice their route with them ahead of time. Review street names and landmarks to orient them. Make a fun, interactive game out of guessing the cor rect traffic signs and meanings with your child along the route. * Teach your child the basics of crossing the -street:Stop at the curb or edge of the road. - Look left and right for oncoming vehicles, then look left over your shoulder for vehicles that might be turning. - Make sure all vehicles have stopped before en tering the road. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, even if the walk signal is on. - When the intersection is clear, start crossing and keep looking for approaching vehicles. * Teach your child to walk on the inside edge of the sidewalk away from the road, so they’re further away from traffic. If there isn’t a side walk, they can walk facing oncoming traffic, so they can see approaching vehicles and make eye contact with drivers. * Set a good example by not crossing mid-block or running to cross the street. Where possible, cross at intersec tions with a pedestrian crossing light or marked crosswalk. Avoid shortcuts through parking lots or around parked cars where it’s harder for driv ers to see small children.
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* Teach your child to put away electronic gad gets, cell phone and ear buds while walking or cycling so they can scan for approaching vehi cles or hear traffic that may be hard to see. * If your child will be outside at night or in poor weather, make sure they’re wearing bright clothes and reflective gear. * Discourage play around or on railways. Only cross railway tracks at designated signals or signs and watch your step.
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ICBC’s tips for drivers: * Every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In playground zones, a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect every day from dawn to dusk. * Leave your phone alone, and watch for chil dren walking or cycling. Distraction is the lead ing factor for drivers in crashes with pedestrians and cyclists. * If a vehicle stops in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedes trian, so proceed with caution and be prepared to stop. * Watch for school buses. When their lights are flashing, vehicles approaching from both direc tions must stop. * Before getting into your vehicle, walk around it to make sure there are no small children hid den from view. Always look for pedestrians when backing up. * Make sure your headlights, brake and turn indicator lights are clear, visible and in good working condition at all times. This can help pedestrians see you better. * In residential areas, a ball or hockey net may mean that kids are playing nearby. Slow down and watch for children as they could dash into the street at any moment.
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EVERY month in B.C., 31 children are injured in crashes while walking or riding their bike. As kids return to school next week, ICBC is sharing important tips for drivers, parents and caregiv ers to help children get a safe start to the school Policeyear. and Speed Watch volunteers will be closely monitoring drivers’ speeds in school zones. Last year, 6,500 tickets were handed out to drivers for speeding in school and play ground zones in B.C. ICBC says it is working to make roads safer near schools. It has spent $950,000 on 84 projects focused on school safety since 2016. Last year, it completed seven projects. Upgrades include adding pedestrian signals to crosswalks, rapid rectangular flashing beacons, raised medians, pedestrian refuge islands, speed reader boards and speed humps.
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SURREY RCMP are asking the public’s help in locating the rightful owner of a ring. On April 24, a Good Samaritan attended the Newton RCMP police station and reported that he had found a ring in the 7100-block of King George Bou Tolevard.this day, no one has claimed the ring. The ring is described as a gold Cartier 52 with a diamond on the outside and an inscription on the inside of the band. The rightful owner will be required to prove ownership of the ring by providing police with the details of the inscrip tion as well as any other identifying marks. If you believe this ring is yours, you are re quested to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-5990502 and quote the Surrey file number 202258305.
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“The church in India is completely dedicated to the cause of nation building. It is the curator of various inter-faith social outreach initiatives aimed at combating social evils that ail most sections of the Indian society. We are as Indian as any other person born and bred in India, irrespective of his creed. Therefore, we have the right to profess our faith with as much freedom as any other Indian,” he added.
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Amritsar (IANS): Beset by the increasing cases of attacks on churches and community gatherings, the Christian community in Punjab on Thursday sought strict action against the perpetrators of such assaults, besides seeking apt security measures for the community and raising an appeal for upholding peace and harmony in the Thecountry.community was represented by the heads of the Roman Catholic Church, the Dioceses of Amritsar and Chandigarh, Church of North India (CNI), the Salvation Army, and the Methodist Church, who came together under the banner of ‘Masihi Maha Sabha’ and held a meeting at the Alexandra High School in Amritsar on Thursday. The meeting came two days after a group of people in Tarn Taran district allegedly forcefully entered a local church and vandalized a statue of Jesus and Mary. They also set fire to the pastor’s car. At the meeting, it was unanimously decided to hold a candlelight prayer service at the respective churches of these denominations on September 3 to pray for peace and harmony. The community leaders said a face-off has unfortunately occurred due to faith-related issues. They also appealed to the Centre and state governments to take a serious note of these attacks, which they termed as a clear violation of the Christian community’s constitutional right to freedom of religion, and to ensure that the perpetrators of such attacks are brought to book. Talking about the incident in Tarn Taran, Bishop Agnelo Gracias, Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Jalandhar, said that he visited the spot to take stock of the situation. “We have always created an atmosphere of peace in those areas, but at the same time we criticize the vandalization of our parish,” he said.
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Major Makhan Masih from the Salvation Army and Rev Ilyas Masih from the Methodist Church too reiterated a similar view.
New Delhi (IANS): India, with regard to the problems faced by college students enrolled in Canadian universities, said this week that New Delhi has taken up the matter with Canada and that the country will continue to take measures to assist Indian students who would like to go abroad to study. In a weekly presser, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday, "It is an important issue. We have taken up the matter with Canada to make sure that students are not affected. We will continue to take measures to help the Indian students who want to go abroad for studies." As had been reported in last week’s VOICE, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa had asked the Canadian authorities to look into the problems faced by college students enrolled in Canadian universities, who are unable to join the academic courses due to delays in processing of their visas and student permits. In an advisory, the High Commission said that Indian officials in Ottawa and consulates in Toronto and Vancouver continue to be engaged with Canadian interlocutors, including educational institutions and universities, regarding problems faced by the Indian students.
Rev Danzel People, Bishop, Diocese of Chandigarh, urged people to maintain peace and harmony in the society.“The church needs to take measures to ensure the unity of the Christian community,” he said.
Rev P.K. Samantaroy, Bishop, Diocese of Amritsar, who is also the President of the Masihi Maha Sabha, said that the Christian community in Punjab condemns these attacks.
Asserting that Christianity is not a European religion as it is believed to be, Samantaroy said it was introduced in India in the first century AD by St Thomas, a disciple of Jesus Christ, long before it was introduced in Europe. community in condemns attacks on churches, appeals for peace relief for
Stating that the Indian Christians are a peace-loving community, completely dedicated to the welfare and development of their nation, he said that this is evident from their contributions to different fields, including education, health, etc. over the years.
“The Indian Constitution allows every Indian to pursue the religion of his/her choice. These attacks are a clear violation of this constitutional right of the Christians, which we strongly condemn. If anyone is found indulging in any unlawful activity, action should be taken as per law. We urge people not to take law in their hands,” he said.
Terming the attacks as a clear attempt to divide the people of Punjab, Samantaroy said that any divisive voice is dangerous and should be dealt with an iron hand.
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Theshowed.number of cases of crimes against women in 2020 stood at 371,503 and in 2019 at 405,326. The crimes against women cat egory included offences like rape, rape with murder, dowry, acid attacks, suicide abet ment, kidnapping, forced marriage, human trafficking, online harassment, among oth Iners.2021, the maximum cases of crimes against women were lodged in Uttar Pradesh (56,083) followed by Rajasthan (40,738), Maharashtra (39,526), West Ben gal (35,884) and Odisha 31,352, the NCRB However,showed. in terms of rate of crime against women, Assam (168.3) was on the top of the list for 2021, followed by Delhi (147), Odisha (137), Haryana (119.7) and Telan gana (111.2). An average of 82 people were murdered daily across India in 2021, while more than 11 kidnappings were reported every single hour during the year, the data from NCRB showed.
AAP’s vote share up by 4% in Gujarat after raid on Manish Sisodia: Kejriwal Arvind Kejriwal with Manish Sisodia.
Chitradurga (Karnataka) (IANS): Lingayat seer Dr Murugha Shivamurthy Sharanaru, accused of raping minor girls, was finally taken into custody by the Karnataka Police on Thursday night - six days after the First Information Report (FIR) against him was Chitradurgalodged. Rural police station inspec tor Balachandra took Sharanaru into cus tody from the premises of the mutt and brought him to the Deputy Superintendent of Police’s office. The seer will also undergo medical However,tests.mutt sources claimed that the seer had surrendered himself to the police.
New Delhi: India registered 31,677 cases of rape in 2021 — an average 86 daily — while nearly 49 cases of crime against women were lodged every single hour, according to the latest government report on crimes in the country. The number of rape cases in 2020 was 28,046, while it was 32,033 in 2019, the National Crime Records Bureau’s ‘Crime in India 2021’ report showed. Among States, Rajasthan (6,337) was on top of the list followed by Madhya Pradesh (2,947), Maharashtra (2,496) and Uttar Pradesh (2,845), while Delhi recorded 1,250 rape cases in 2021, it showed. The rate of crime (per lakh population) for rape was highest in Rajasthan (16.4) fol lowed by Chandigarh (13.3), Delhi (12.9), Haryana (12.3) and Arunachal Pradesh (11.1). The all-India average rate stood at 4.8, according to the NCRB. Overall, 4,28,278 cases of ‘crimes against women’ were lodged across the country in 2021, with a rate of crime (per 100,000 population) 64.5. The charge-sheeting rate in such offences was 77.1, the official data
Sharanaru is facing charges under the Pro tection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, after being accused of brutal sexual as sault on minor girls. He is alleged to have been aided by a woman warden, a junior pontiff and other staff in the commission of the Juniorcrimes.pontiff Basavaditya, the Mutt’s Secre tary Paramashivaiah, and advocate Gangad haraiah, who are also accused in the case, are absconding.
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New Delhi (IANS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that vote share of Aam Aadmi party has increased by 4 per cent since the CBI raid on his deputy Manish Sisodia’s residence. “AAP’s vote share is up by 4 per cent in Gujarat since the raid on Manish Sisodia. It will go up to 6 per cent when he’s arrested,” Kejriwal said while addressing the Assembly on confidence motion. Defending Sisodia, Chief Min ister Kejriwal said that the probe agency knows that he is innocent. A total of 13 cases have been registered so far against him. There are cases against 49 of AAP MLAs, he Fakesaid. cases have been filed against Sisodia. He welcomed probe but did not threaten with defamation case. The CBI raided Sisodia’s resi dence and went to his village and also searched his bank locker, but found nothing, Ke jriwal said. “We brought in a confidence motion today to prove that Operation Lotus will fail. None of our MLAs have switched sides,” Kejriwal said while talking on confidence motion. Hitting out at BJP, he said: “The BJP is investigating ev ery place where AAP has done good work. After Man ish Sisodia’s arrest, I think our vote percentage will increase. Is there anything wrong in wanting to build schools & hospitals? They (BJP) are spending Rs 20 cr-Rs 50 crore on buying MLAs, said Kejriw al, adding, “Both my children studied in IIT. I wish to provide the same education to every child in Meanwhile,India”.three of BJP MLAs were marshalled out of the Assembly and suspended for the entire session follow ing an argument with Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla who did not consider their demand to take up calling attention notic es before a discussion on the no-confidence motion. Soon after, the rest of the BJP MLAs staged a However,walk-out.Delhi Assembly passed confidence motion tabled by Kejriwal through voice vote as well as vote di vision.
Washington (IANS): Global coffee chain Starbucks has named Indian-born Laxman Narasimhan its next CEO. Narasimhan, who currently heads health and hygiene company Reckitt, will join Starbucks in October and take over from its iconic interim CEO Howard Shultz in April. Narasimhan joins the growing ranks of Indian-descent CEOs heading leading US corporate giants such as Satya Nadella of Microsoft, Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, Shan tanu Narayen of Adobe, Punit Renjen of De loitte and Raj Subramaniam of FedEx. Major former Desi CEOs include Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo and Ajay Banga of Mastercard. The incoming Starbuck CEO studied me chanical engineering at the University of Pune and then he headed west, picking up Masters in German and International Stud ies from The Lauder Institute at The Univer sity of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.
Islamabad (IANS): Amid multiple crises already looming in the wake of devastating floods in Pakistan, United Nations International Chil dren’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that more than three million children are facing health risks, media reports said. “Torrential monsoon rains have triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history, wash ing away villages and leaving more than three million children in need of humanitarian assistance and at increased risk of waterborne dis eases, drowning and malnutrition,” a report issued by the global body for children’s rights said, Geo News Itreported.saidthat at least 33 million people, of which approximately 16 million are children, have been affected by this year’s heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, bringing devastating rains, floods and landslides. As per the report, over 350 children have lost their lives and 1,600 oth ers have been injured. Over 287,000 houses have been fully, and 662,000 partially, destroyed. Some major riv ers have breached their banks and dams have overflowed, destroying homes, farms and critical infra structure including roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and public health facilities. Apart from the casualties, the peo ple in flood-hit areas are resorting to open defecation and drinking unsafe water as 30 per cent of wa ter systems are estimated to have been damaged, further increasing the risk of disease outbreaks, Geo News UNICEFreported.underscored that a poten tial outbreak of diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases, respiratory infection, and skin diseases poses a huge risk to children, 40 per cent of whom already suffered from stunt ing, caused by chronic undernutri tion before the floods hit. It also drew attention towards the damage incurred to the education infrastructure which further jeopar dized the children’s access to edu cation. It said that 17,566 schools have reportedly been damaged. “When disasters hit, children are always among the most vulner able,” said Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan. With the floods already taken a devastating toll on children and families, he feared that situation could further aggravate, Geo News reported.
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“Starbucks commitment to uplift humanity through connection and compassion has long distinguished the company, building an unrivaled, globally admired brand that has transformed the way we connect over coffee. I am humbled to be joining this icon ic company at such a pivotal time, as the reinvention and investments in the partner and customer experiences position us to meet the changing demands we face today and set us up for an even stronger future,” said Narasimhan, adding, “I look forward to working closely with Howard, the Board, and the entire leadership team -- and to listening and learning from Starbucks part ners -- as we collectively build on this work to lead the company into its next chapter of growth and impact.” He will relocate to Seattle, Washington, from London and will work closely with Shultz before taking over formally in April.
“Laxman is an inspiring leader. His deep, hands-on experience driving strategic trans formations at global consumer-facing busi nesses makes him the ideal choice to ac celerate Starbucks growth and capture the opportunities ahead of us. His understand ing of our culture and values, coupled with his expertise as a brand builder, innovation champion, and operational leader will be true differentiators as we position Starbucks for the next 50 years, generating value for all our stakeholders,” said Shultz. Shultz’s handpicked successor Kevin John son retired in April after five years and Shultz returned to take back control of the company as interim CEO and a search got underway for a long-term head, which end ed with Narasimhan being announced on ShultzThursday.will remain a member of the Star bucks board, the company said and he will “remain closely involved with the compa ny’s reinvention and act as an ongoing advi sor to NarasimhanNarasimhan”.previously worked with Pep siCo, including as global Chief Commercial Officer, as a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, before that. At McKinsey he had been focused on its consumer, retail and technology practices in the US, Asia and In dia.
The Chief Minister emphasised that the sole aim of evolving this entire mechanism is to ensure quick disposal of services to the NRIs.
The police said Nirvair, who had moved to Australia nine years ago, was in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to dailymail.co.uk. It was alleged that a car was seen being driven erratically in the area before hitting two vehicles in an area known as Diggers Rest. A man and woman were arrested at the scene and remain under police guard in hospital. No charges have been laid.
Mann said that now NRIs will get a single point contact to get all their problems resolved in a smooth and hassle-free manner.
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Chandigarh: (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced the appointment of Chief Minister’s Field Officers as Nodal Officers for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to ensure redressal of their grievances in a prompt and time-bound Hemanner.said after the formation of Aam Aadmi Party government, 23 posts of Chief Minister Field Officers were created after abolishing of equal number of posts of Assistant Commissioner, Grievances, in a move was aimed at ensuring that grievances of residents of the state were redressed at district level by providing a well-structured and empowered grievance redressal system. Mann said in another significant decision, the state government has now decided to appoint Chief Minister Field Officers as Nodal Officers for NRIs to ensure redressal of their grievances. He said that these officers will prove to be ideal Nodal Officers for NRIs as they will be effectively able to coordinate across departments and districts, besides having a direct communication with the Chief Minister’s Office. He expressed hope that this initiative will prove a boon for the Punjabis settled abroad.
Jalandhar (IANS): The Guru Gobind Singh Stadium in this Punjab city on Monday witnessed perfect start for the ‘Khedaan Watan Punjab Dian’ as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann himself participate in a volleyball match to kickstart the games. As soon as he finished his address in the jam-packed stadium and the announcement was made for the commencement of volleyball match, the stage master, well realising the keen interest of Mann in volleyball, urged him to play a match in the Thestadium.Chief Minister took no time to respond positively and went into the field to participate. Massive applause by the crowd cheered on the Chief Minister for the match and he exhibited remarkable sportsmanship. During the match, the ace services of the Chief Minister gave a tough time to the opMannponents.said it is a remarkable day of his life as his youthful memories have been relived. He said the sports is the only means through which the unbounded energy of the youth can be channelized in a positive manner. Mann said his government is committed for promoting sporting activities in the state, adding that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that players from Punjab excel in national and international sports arena.
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Punjabi singer Nirvair Singh dies in freak car crash near Melbourne Nirvair Singh Bhagwant Mann displays his skills.
Nirvair’s death has shocked Melbourne’s Indian community and led to an outpouring of tributes from friends. The singer gained fame with the song ‘Tere Bina’ from the album ‘My Turn’. Other hits include ‘Je Russgi’, ‘Ferrari Dream’ and ‘Hikk Thok Ke’, a 2018 duet with Gurlez Akhtar.
Fellow Punjabi singer Gagan Sandhu Kokri, who also worked on the album ‘My Turn’, reacted to Nirvair’s death with these heartfelt words: “Your song was the best song in our album ‘My Turn’, from which we all started our careers. You were a very good person and your departure was a shock for everyone in Melbourne. RIP bro.”
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Mumbai (IANS): Punjabi singer Nirvair Singh, who was known for his number ‘Tere Bina’ from the album ‘My Turn’, was killed in a car crash in Melbourne’s north-west on Tuesday Accordingevening. to media reports, Nirvair was driving in his lane when a speeding car lost its control and crashed into a jeep, which flipped into the singer’s lane. The collision was so intense that the singer died on the spot.
Chandigarh (IANS): One of the key conspirators of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s sensational killing, Sachin Thapan Bishnoi, who fled India before the crime on a fake passport, has been arrested in Azerbaijan, Punjab Police officials said on Tuesday. The location of another plotter, Anmol Bishnoi, has also been traced to Kenya. The Bishnois had fled India before the daylight killing of Moosewala on May 29 in the Moosa village in Mansa district. It is believed that Sachin, a nephew of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, and Brar hatched the conspiracy to kill the famed Punjabi singer. According to the police, Sachin and Anmol hired shooters and provided them legalistic support, besides arms and ammunition. The other two gangsters involved in the killing and hiding abroad are Goldy Brar and Lipin Nehra. The Interpol has earlier issued a red-corner notice against a Canadabased alleged gangster who claimed responsibility for Moosewala’s killAsing.per the police, the arrested accused were acting on the directions of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Brar, Sachin Thapan, Anmol Bishnoi and Vikram Brar, who is believed to be in PunjabDubai.Police and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) are working for the extradition of Sachin, who belongs to Fazilka from Azerbaijan, an official confirmed to IANS.
Tension in Punjab village over church vandalism
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Chandigarh (IANS): The Shiro mani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednes day urged the Governor to recom mend CBI and ED probes into the alleged excise scam of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in ItPunjab.saidthe revamped excise policy of the state government was akin to the Delhi policy and that the same modus operandi was used to give control of the liquor trade to henchmen in return for kick backs running into hundreds of
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Chandigarh (IANS): Tension erupted in a village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district located close to the India-Pakistan border on Wednesday after a group of mis creants vandalised a three-story church and broke the statues of Mother Mary and Jesus Christ. Condemning the incident, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered a probe into the desecration and fire incident. “This is a highly con demnable incident, and severest of severe action must be taken against the perpetrators of this hei nous crime,” said the Chief Minis ter in a statement. He said he has directed the Di rector General of Police (DGP) to minutely probe into this unpardon able incident. He said this incident is a handiwork of the forces in imical to the peace, prosperity and progress of the state. After keeping the security guard captive at gunpoint, the miscreants also set on fire the pastor’s car. Vi suals of the car engulfing in flames and vandalisation of the statues were caught on CCTVs. A person was caught on the cam era repeatedly hitting the idol with a hammer. A large number of people belong ing to the community staged a sitin protest at Thakarpura village, the crime spot, demanding the ar rest of the accused and security for the minority community. The incident comes a day after the Akal Takht Jathedar, head of the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, issued a statement against “forced conversions” by Christian mission “So-calledaries. Christian missionar ies have been forcibly converting Sikhs through fraudulent practic es. Sikhs and Hindus of Punjab are being misled and converted. This is happening right under the gov ernment’s nose. Though there are provisions in the law to book for superstitious practices in the name of religion, no government is ready to act against them (missionaries) due to vote bank politics,” Giani Harpreet Singh had said. Two days earlier, a group of ni hangs and their supporters disrupt ed an event organised by Christian missionaries at Daduana village in Amritsar.
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It also listed that the Delhi Chief Secretary had in his report stated that the Delhi excise policy is a quid pro quo arrangement at the top level. It said since the Punjab policy was a copy of the Delhi one, the role of the Delhi Deputy Chief Minis ter, Chadha and the Punjab Excise Minister, and other private persons should be probed. It said this case fell within the purview of the Prevention of Cor ruption Act and a case should be registered in this regard also.
Amillions.SADdelegation led by its presi dent Sukhbir Singh Badal met Punjab Governor Banwarilal Puro hit and handed over a memoran dum stating that the Chief Minister and the Excise Minister have vio lated the provisions of the Official Secrets Act by making official files of the state available to Delhi Dep uty Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and MP Raghav Chadha, besides private persons.
Chandigarh (IANS): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Thursday condemned at tempts by the Union government to back out from solemn guaran tees given to Punjab by the nation regarding the status of Chandigarh and demanded it be transferred to the state on priority. In a statement here, he also ap pealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rein in his ministers who were spreading discord with pro vocative statements Badal said Punjab was a border state and Punjabis’ sentiments were attached with the issue of status of Chandigarh and Punjabispeaking areas left out from the “Unionstate. Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhwat not only threw cau tion to the winds while speaking out on these sensitive subjects but has also tried to change the established position of the nation vis-a-vis the status of Chandigarh. I request him not to make such con troversial statements emphasising Rajasthan’s right over the BBMB as they will be taken as conflict of interest since he is from Rajasthan and in-charge of the Punjab BJP unit,” said Badal. Taking umbrage at the Union Min ister’s new plan on how the future of Chandigarh would be decided, Badal said: “It is not in the ambit of Shekhawat to take a decision on this matter. This is a closed chap ter. The UT status of Chandigarh is purely temporary pending transfer to HePunjab.”saidPunjab was the only state in the country which did not get to retain its capital after reorgan isation. “We were assured that Chandigarh will be transferred to us and this was further ratified by a government of India proclamation in 1970 that Chandigarh will be transferred to Punjab,” he pointed Heout.said this was followed by the Rajiv-Longowal accord which gave Chandigarh to Punjab and was ratified by both Houses of Par Badalliament.also expressed shock at Shekhawat’s announcement that Rajasthan had an equal right over the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). He said this state ment was completely illogical and without any merit. statement on Chandigarh conflict of interest: Sukhbir Badal
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MAZDA Canada Inc. recently announced availability and pricing information for the 2023 CX-50 Meridian Edition, a package designed for the most adventurous customers. Additionally, the Apex Package and select dealer-installed Meridian accessories will be added to the CX-50’s already robust accessories Buildingofferings. off the Mazda CX-50 GT Turbo model and all the features equipped with it, the Meridian Edition package expands the vehicle’s capabilities by providing outdoorfocused black metallic 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/60/18 all-terrain Falken Tires designed to take on challenging terrain while still feeling at home on the road. Aesthetically, the Meridian Edition is purposely designed to stand out and provide thoughtful outdoor utility. All-new headlamp garnish, unique Meridian Edition-branded matte black hood graphic, black wheel locks and lug nuts, and side rocker panels help protect the CX50 from outside elements while maintaining the vehicle’s rugged Allappeal.Meridian Edition models are equipped with Mazda’s standard i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) system, Skyactiv-G 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium 93 octane fuel, or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular 87 octane fuel, and a responsive Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. Meridian Edition also comes equipped with Mazda’s Mi-Drive, that includes Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Towing driving modes. In Towing Mode, when equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessories tow hitch, it is capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs. Meridian Edition customers looking for the ultimate piece of adventure equipment can opt for the Apex Package upgrade. The package includes roof-mounted black crossbars, a roof platform and both front and rear splash guards. The roof platform allows customers to secure even more outdoor equipment or add the available rooftop tent from Mazda’s accessories ofAvailableferings. for other CX-50 models in either powertrain offering, Meridian accessories are a dealerinstalled option offering outdoorfocused features that will allow customers to choose individual accessories to personalize any CX-50 for their lifestyle. Available Meridian accessories will include roof-mounted black crossbars, roof platform, front and rear splash guards, side rocker garnish, headlamp garnish, and black wheel locks and lug nuts. Also available is a matte black hood graphic with a unique design inspired by the Meridian Edition. The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is now available in 5 configurations with the addition of the Meridian Edition and Apex Package. MSRP for the new CX-50 Apex model ranges from $37,900 - $49,250.
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ALCOHOL in moderation can be good for your health. We have written dozens of arti cles on the topic and an entire section of our website is dedicated to the topic. In short, there are plenty of good reasons to enjoy a drink at the cocktail hour. But is there a time for quitting altogether? Some people think so. And the idea seems to be catching on. You may have heard about the “sober cu rious” movement. Coined by writer, Ruby Warrington, being sober curious is about enjoying the benefits of an alcohol-free life style. It has nothing to do with achieving so briety after problems with alcoholism. Some efforts are short-term, like “Dry Janu ary” and “Sober October”. These trendy campaigns are often paired with charitable Butcauses.over recent years, more and more people, especially young professionals, are making a deliberate choice to abstain from alcohol – not for a month, but as a lifestyle choice for the long term. Their online trib utes to the benefits of not drinking are com Despitepelling. the list of reasons for healthy moder ate drinking, they are celebrating a new list of all the reasons for not drinking at all. In terms of good health, they point to higher energy levels, better sleep, healthier livers, and lower risk of heart disease. But they are also attributing their position on alcohol to a more authentic engagement with friends and family, as well as with the world around Inthem.some countries, the growing numbers of teetotalers are having an economic impact. In Japan, for example, the sober-curious younger generation is rejecting past customs of heavy drinking after work. This trend has resulted in tax revenue from alcohol sales declining by 50% since 1994. Although nei ther the tax agency nor the liquor industry will point to it, Japanese life expectancy from birth climbed from 80 to 85 years over the same period. There are other tax-related correlations be tween alcohol consumption and societal health trends. When governments increase taxes on alcohol, traffic fatalities decline. So does the rate of violent crime. The spread of sexually transmitted diseases is reduced. There are fewer cases of cirrhosis of the Inliver.other words, people are highly price con scious about alcohol. When it costs more, people purchase less of it. This may be the ultimate reason why now could be an optimal moment to quit drink Withing. everything getting more expensive, cutting alcohol from the shopping list may help ease the squeeze on the pocketbook. According to 2017 Survey of Household Spending, the average Canadian household spends about $1,100 per year on alcohol. In the U.S., a whopping 63% of people aged 21-25 drink alcohol. Whether it be school expenses or early-career wages, it’s easy to see the financial motivation for sobriety. But is the sober curious movement as good for the old as it may be for the young? Sir William Osler, famed Canadian physician and one of the original four founding profes sors of Johns Hopkins Hospital, remarked, “Alcohol is for the elderly what milk is for the young.” But never forget about moderation. And know that moderation is surprisingly easy to Adultexceed.men should not exceed two standard alcoholic drinks a day. Women, due to their smaller size, should not exceed one drink a day. A standard drink means a 12oz. or 341 ml beer with 5% alcohol, or a 5 oz. or 142 ml glass of wine, or 1.5 oz or 43 ml shot of 40% spirits. Sign-up at www.docgiff.com to receive our weekly e-newsletter. For comments, contactus@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @ docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a gradu ate of the University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He trained in gen eral surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecol ogy at Harvard. Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gif ford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with The Aga Khan University. She worked for ten years in the Human Development sectors at the World Bank, including health policy and economics, nutrition, and population health.
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