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in the death of two baggage handlers. The Air India Task Force became an investigative team in June 2012 under the EIntegrated National Security Enforcement Team (E-INSET) that consists of a large number of police investigators. So the team can draw upon the resources of E-INSET as and when needed. In fact, when I reported on this last year, former solicitor general Kash Heed told me: “If they truly have that many [fulltime] people on it – and I really emphasize “truly” – then they’ve got some significant
POLICE are also still trying to nab those behind the murder of Punjabi publisher Tara Singh Hayer. Let me take you step by step through this maze of murder incidents to show you that if killers are not caught by police, they are killed by other gangsters. Back in February 2006, the family of Daljit Singh (Umboo) Basran – the man who was identified in court as the alleged killer of Hayer – reported him missing to Vancouver Police and police said that there was a strong possibility that he’d met with foul play. Police had said in court that Hardip Uppal had claimed that Ravinder (Robbie) Soomel confessed to him that Hayer’s murder was carried out by him and Basran on the orders of a Kamloops contact with Babbar Khalsa, now labeled a terrorist group. Ravinder allegedly told Uppal that he drove the getaway car while Basran CONTINUED ON 4
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If you think you have gotten away with murder, think again! LAST week’s arrest of Fushpinder Singh Brar, 30, of Surrey in the 2006 shooting case of Mahdi Halane that left the victim a quadriplegic until his death in 2012 at the age of 24 (see story inside for more details), is a loud and clear warning to all South Asians and others out there that if you think you have gotten away with a crime just because so many years have elapsed, you had better give your head a good shake! (Of course, Brar is innocent until proven guilty in court.) Police have dedicated teams probing recent as well as historic homicide cases and advances in science have made getting evidence that will secure charges against suspects easier than ever before. Even in the Air India bombing case, police are still actively trying to get evidence that will nail some of those suspected to have been involved in the horrendous plot that took place almost 30 years ago on June 23, 1985. RCMP Sgt. Rob Vermeulen told The VOICE on Thursday that six fulltime investigators
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How come Premier Christy Clark and her Liberals failed to send Republic Day of India greetings?!
RATTAN'S RUMBLE WHAT the hell are Premier Christy Clark’s highly paid publicity dudes up to? Asleep at the switch or too busy planning how to slam
those annoying NDP guys who are always digging up some dirt about the Liberals? But, hey wake up and smell the curry … it was India’s Republic Day on January 26 and it was a very special one for Indians all around the world with none other than U.S. President Barack Obama being the special guest in New Delhi and all the world media focussing on that!
Premier Christy Clark Hello-o-o-o-o?! Is anybody home?
Where was the traditional Republic Day greetings after all that deafening noise about B.C.’s relations with India and the Liberals’ outreach to South Asians in B.C.? The NDP were up-to-speed about it with their leader John Horgan sending the traditional greetings well ahead of our weekly deadline of Friday morning, as the paper hits the newsstands on Friday nightearly Saturday morning.
I thought ‘ok these guys will probably send it on Republic Day itself” – BUT nothing came all day Monday. Hello-o-o-o?! Is anyone home? Thanks for the snub, Christy! Last year’s greetings from the Premier: http://www.newsroom.go v.bc.ca/2013/01/64threpublic-day-of-india.html
Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Indian Consulate General downtown Vancouver with acting Consul General Amarjit Singh unfurling the Indian flag. Singh and Consul and Head of Chancery R. Chandramouli greeted the guests on January 26. Consulate General staff later posed for VOICE photographer Chandra Bodalia. Photos by Chandra Bodalia
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South Asian truck driver killed in fiery crash on Highway 99 in Delta THE driver of a commercial gravel truck pulling a trailer travelling southbound on Highway 99 in Delta was fatally injured when he lost control and hit the centre divider during rush hour traffic on Wednesday morning. Reports in Punjabi online newspapers were the first to identify the driver as Ravinder (Ravi) Singh Atwal, 32, of Abbotsford. He was the father of two young kids. The truck and trailer went through the concrete centre barrier, landing on its side in the northbound fast lane and burst into flames. Two vehicles in the northbound lanes were damaged after being impacted by the truck and trailer. The drivers of both vehicles were
Ravinder Singh Atwal Photo: Facebook transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Several witnesses attempted to free the trapped male driver and lone occupant of the truck, which by then was fully engulfed in flames. The driver suffered fatal injuries as a result of the incident. His identifica-
tion will not be released pending next of kin notification, said RCMP Constable Mike Moore of the Lower Mainland District Traffic Services. He said that police are continuing their investigation into possible contributing factors. The fire was eventually extinguished by the Delta Fire Department. Highway 99 remained closed in both directions between just before the Massey Tunnel southbound and Ladner Trunk Road northbound. Multiple agencies, including the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service and the BC Coroners Service, attended the scene to investigate. Investigators told CTV
The accident scene. Photo courtesy CTV that a blown tire was likely the cause of the tragedy as witnesses came forward later to say that they saw a tire on the truck blow just before it lost control. Deas Island RCMP spokesman Sgt. Lorne Lecker said that the Commercial Vehicle
Safety Enforcement had confirmed there was a mechanical failure and were looking at the truck’s maintenance history. The truck owner Shimmy Walia of Mid-Valley Sand and Gravel told CTV that Atwal was “a very good driver” who never had an
accident. He said the tires were purchased with the vehicle. CTV reported that a Ministry of Transportation spokesperson told them that the company has a satisfactory rating and the 2014 Kenworth truck passed inspections in May and July last year.
Yes, it will be journalist Harpreet Singh vs MP Jinny Sims vs ex-MP Sukh Dhaliwal in Surrey-Newton THE Conservative Party confirmed on Thursday that journalist Harpreet Singh is their candidate in Surrey-Newton in the upcoming federal election. Harpreet had two weeks ago, while announcing his intentions to seek the Conservative nomination, noted: “The journey from an immigrant to a television and radio host, political commentator, writer, producer and a businessman, has been an amazing one and thus is a true Canadian story.” This week he said: “I'm excited to be officially confirmed
as the Conservative candidate, and I'm looking forward to representing Prime Minister Stephen Harper's strong, dependable team here in Surrey-Newton." He added: "With the Prime Minister focused squarely on the needs of BC families, like announcing the new Family Tax Cut, and increasing the Universal Childcare Benefit, it's clear that the Conservative Party understands the needs of families in Surrey-Newton, and across BC." Singh spoke of his community work and what he believes
is at stake in this upcoming election for his home of the past decade: "I've worked closely with many in our community over the past years, and I know there's a lot at stake in this election. With the stakes so high, so are the risks. On one hand, we have Justin Trudeau who would raise taxes, increase our debt and force our country into long-term economic decline. On the other, we have Stephen Harper who will balance the budget, cut taxes and provide a strong, serious leadership we need in our
Harpreet Singh Prime Minister during times of uncertainty." Singh said his campaign will focus on tax relief for families,
protecting Canadians, and creating quality jobs. As The VOICE wrote earlier, the highly controversial Surrey-Newton riding will be the centre of attention not only for the South Asian community but also for the mainstream community. It will be hotly contested as former Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal, incumbent NDP MP Jinny Sims and Harpreet fight it out. All have their friends and enemies in the community and oftentimes the line between a friend and an enemy can become terribly blurred, what
with family connections, back-home (Punjab) village and regional connections as well as connections all across North America (including California) coming into play in mind-blogging combinations! Dhaliwal, who was MP for Newton-North Delta from 2006 to 2011 until he lost to NDP’s Jinny Sims, won the Liberal nomination after facing all kind of dirty tactics just last month. Expect a lot of accusations and counter-accusations to fly around!
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police in the Lower Mainland are pursuing. One of them is the April 2011 stabbing incident at Surrey’s Frank Hurt Secondary School in which Devon Allaire-Bell, 19, was killed and his friend Jack Nielsen, 20, was seriously injured. Devon and a friend were playing soccer when they became involved in a verbal dispute with a group of five South Asian males who they did not know. The dispute escalated into a physical fight. The South Asian males were said to be in their late teens or early twenties. His parents, Wayne Bell and Cynthia Allaire-Bell, even appealed to the South Asian community at Surrey’s Dashmesh Darbar Gurdwara for help in tracking down their son’s killers. But apparently there has been no response. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) released video images of the group of suspects which they located with the help of the public. IHIT also managed to chart out the route that the suspects had taken on their way to the school. Police noted: “Investigators wish to draw particular attention to the clothing worn by two of the suspects. Note the male dressed in light colored clothing with distinctive writing on the rear of his shirt. This male is also wearing a
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SURREY RCMP announced on Saturday that an arrest has been made and charges have been laid in a historic homicide dating back to 2006. During the early morning hours of October 14, 2006, Mahdi Halane was shot in the neck, following a confrontation at a gas station located in the 12800 block of 96 Avenue. Halane’s spinal cord was severed and he was left a quadriplegic until his death in 2012, which was attributed to the 2006 shooting. Surrey RCMP Unsolved Homicide Unit’s (UHU) investigation into this matter has led to the arrest of Fushpinder Singh Brar, 30, of Surrey. Brar was arrested without incident on January 23 in Vancouver and remains in custody. Charges of manslaughter have been approved against him. Brar, a longshoreman, was arrested in North Vancouver (see photo). "Our officers routinely revisit and continue to investigate cases in an effort to move them forward." said Insp. Manny Mann from the Surrey RCMP Major Crime Section. "This latest arrest, and charge of manslaughter, is a direct result of investigators following up on leads and new information received, and we hope it will help bring some closure to the family." Investigators are appealing for additional information on this incident as they believe there are other
individuals involved who have yet to come forward or be identified. Anyone with more information regarding this case is asked to contact Sgt. Mike Hall at 504-599-7634 or, if they wish to remain a n o n y m o u s , CrimeStoppers at 1800-222-8477 or visit www.solvecrime.ca. ACCORDING to a report in a local newspaper, there was an altercation at the afterhours window of the Chevron gas station at 96th Avenue and 128th Street in the early morning hours of October 14, 2006, between some of Mahdi’s black friends when a South Asian male in the lineup spat on the ground and some of that hit the pants of one of the black males. The South Asian male allegedly used the Nword on him and the black male punched him. The South Asian male and his friends chased the black males through the neighbourhood, allegedly shouting the N-word, but lost track of them. The black males then called Mahdi who was
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Consolation prize for defeated Surrey mayoral candidate Barinder Rasode DEFEATED Surrey mayoral candidate Barinder Rasode has received a consolation prize: she has been appointed to the Fraser Health board of directors. Although that news was circulating in the South Asian community for some days, an official announcement was only made when The VOICE – after an email and a phone call to Rasode had gone unanswered for days contacted the government’s media office for verification on Tuesday. The official release stated: “Ms. Rasode was previously a City of Surrey Councillor for six years. Prior to her elected position, Rasode was an Account Executive with Pattison Sign Group and Staff Officer with the Professional Employees Association. Over the years, she has taken an active role in her community through her volunteer activities with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She studied Conflict Resolution at the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Political Science at Simon Fraser University.”
“Barinder has been an active member of the Surrey community and her dedication to community issues and her wealth of professional and volunteer experience will be an asset as she transitions to her new role and supports the board in its focus of improving care for patients in this region,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Barinder to Fraser Health,” said Karen Matty, Chair of the Board. “Her public service and philosophy of engaging with people in a meaningful way, aligns ideally with Fraser Health’s
driving around with two others to help them. The six males met and then the first group headed back to the gas station. While Mahdi’s group was standing at the roadside, two South Asians drove up to them. When the first group saw the South Asians, they ran back to Mahdi. The South Asian males allegedly spoke of getting a gun and drove
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Saturday, Jan 31, 2015 | Indo-Canadian Voice Video Module Summary 1. Myths: You’ll make lots of money and be powerful & Selling a little bit of drugs isn’t a big deal - The first module disputes the myth of having lots of money, fancy cars, power and that transporting a little bit of drugs is no big deal. The basis of the first module is essentially high risk, high reward. 2. Myths: As a gangster’s girlfriend / wife you’ll have everything you want & Girls and women aren’t allowed to join gangs The second module focuses specifically on female involvement in gangs. Girls have a role to play too, and they aren’t immune to the violence that accompanies the lifestyle. 3. Myths: You’ll have plenty of friends and they won’t care if you’re a gangster & You’ll be respected and feared wherever you go & You can always get out whenever you want - The third module highlights the misconception that gang members will be your friends, people you count on, and that that lifestyle will earn you respect. Gang life is a book that gets judged by its cover. The horrors aren’t revealed until later. 4. Myths: Someone will always have your back and you’ll be protected & Even if you do end up in prison, your gang will protect you - The fourth module focuses on the belief that a gang is like a
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THIS week, 600 hard-working container truck drivers lost their jobs. While we have long known that many drivers were going to lose their jobs,
what’s missing is transparency about who is making the decisions and why they are being made. All truckers are asking for is for this difficult process to be done in an open manner, and they are asking the premier to
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Based on the location and description of the suspect, investigators believe he is responsible for a number of these personal robberies. “Our officers were able to link several of the cases and began investigating these incidents, focusing on a single suspect,” says Cpl. Bert Paquet of the Surrey RCMP. ”Charges have not been laid yet, as our investigation continues, but we anticipate several counts of robberies will be recommended.” The youth was released from custody on conditions, pending his first court appearance scheduled for March. Residents are reminded to always exercise caution when purchasing items from strangers and whenever possible: * Meet potential buyers and sellers in a public place such as mall or store * Take someone with you * Meet during the day time * Be careful of people changing meeting place right before the meeting * Never meet at your residence * Other safety tips can be found on the Surrey RCMP’s website
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World Sikh Organization helps student barred from wearing kirpan at Law School Admission Test THE World Sikh Organization of Canada has successfully assisted a Sikh student barred from wearing his kirpan into the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Ishwer Singh Basra, an amritdhari (initiated) Sikh, was scheduled to write the
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At the Friends of India’s celebration of the Republic Day of India at Vancouver’s Fraserview Hall on January 26 hosted by Kamal Sharma and friends. Acting Consul General Amarjit Singh and Consul and Head of Chancery R. Chandramouli along with Minister Amrik Virk were among the chief guests. Vancouver Sun’s most famous columnist Malcolm Parry was also present. Photos by Chandra Bodalia
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nesses. Live music performed by Juno nominated local musician Neil Harnett (www.neilharnett.com). Closing ceremony with Lou Jack the Groundhog popping out to determine the length of winter. Plus a free screening of "Groundhog Day" the Movie at Hollywood 3 Cinemas @ 2 p.m. World Interfaith Harmony Week The UNO in October 2010 proclaimed the first week of February, every year, the World Interfaith Harmony Week. This year Global Clergy Association of Canada will celebrate in collaboration with the Vedic Hindu Cultural Society and Multifaith Action Society on February 3 at Laxmi Narayan Mandir, 8321-140 Street in Surrey. Program will commence at 7 p.m. It will include prayers and talks from religious representatives of Bahai, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism, Unitarianism and Zoroastrianism, musical items and panel discussion. All are welcome. Dinner will be served to all guests. For further information, call Satish Kumar, President of VHCS, at 604-596-4777, Dr. J. Das at 604-599-6876 or coordinator Acharya Dwivedi at 604-507-3099. Surrey Women in Business Award Nominations The 6th Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards organized by the Surrey Board of Trade with presenting sponsor, Vancity, is taking place in March. Nominations are now open. Nominate a Surrey businesswoman in one of the four award categories: Entrepreneur, Corporate / Leadership, Professional, or Not-forProfit Leader. Go to: www.businessinsurrey.com for details. Nomination deadline: Friday, February 6. For additional information about the event or assistance with completing a nomination, contact Brianne Colbert, Event Marketing Coordinator, at the Surrey Board of Trade, at brianne@businessinsurrey.com or 604-634-0347.
UN World Interfaith Harmony Week Saturday, February 7, 1-4 p.m., at Surrey City Centre Library, Room 120. The Surrey Interfaith Council is hosting an Interfaith Celebration to wrap up “World Interfaith Harmony Week 2015”. This year we will focus on the spirit of love and devotion, requesting people from various faiths and traditions to offer prayers and blessings by reciting, singing or chanting them. Participants appreciate the opportunity to have conversations with one another. Therefore, this celebration will provide ample time for that to take place focusing on the theme, “Acceptance and Respect for all Faiths.” Dr. Scott Dunbar will give a keynote address to provide focus for the small group discussions. He is an Associate to the UNESCO Chair in Interreligious and Intercultural Relations at Monash University, Australia, as well as a faculty member in Monash’s Centre of Religious Studies. Sai Lakshacharan All devotees are invited at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Center of B.C. (3885 Albert Street, Burnaby) to participate in Sai Lakshacharan Japa and Bhajans on Saturday, February 7 at 5 p.m. Program: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Bhajan / Kirtan. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Sai Japa. 7:30 p.m. Priti Bhojan. Contact: Rajubhai Parekh at 604-327-8259; Vijaybhai Dayal at 604-986-5958; Kantibhai Patel at 604-522-7989; or Temple at 604-299-5922. St. Mark Concert Series A non-profit event: Steve Maddock in a concert of hot jazz for a cool season on Sunday, February 8, 2-4:15 p.m. at Mark Ocean Park, 12953 20 Avenue, Surrey. Arts & Entertainment, Benefits, Music. Teens, 19+, Seniors: Cost $15. Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival The Children’s Arts Festival is held at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700
Minoru Gate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 9. The Children’s Arts Festival grows this year to include the new Sonic Garden featuring live musical performances and art activities all day long. The festival is also adding an international flavour with two performances by the world renowned Beijing Shadow Play Art Troupe. Children can also join Governor General’s award winning author / illustrator Barbara Reid in creating the festival’s first ever digital book. She will present two plasticine art workshops for children ages 6-10 years. General Festival Admission is $5 per person. Admission provides drop-in access to all of the performances and Imagination Stations. In addition, admission includes access to magic shows, family improv theatre and a special reading by author Brandee Bublé. Tickets for Barbara Reid’s workshops and the Beijing Shadow Play Art Troupe performances are $15 per person, which includes festival admission. Kids will also love the Creativity Classes, where children can try something new including Aboriginal Beading, Groove Dance, Dynamic Poster Prints, and much more. Classes are $10-15 per participant and also include festival admission. All activities offer highly interactive and high quality artistic activities for children 12 and under, and are led by local professional artists who enjoy working with children and are passionate about their art. Full details can be found at www.childrensartsfestival.ca. You can also register for classes and purchase tickets at www.richmond.ca/register or 604 276-4300. Families are also encouraged to help fill the Cowell Auto Group Community Car on site by bringing a non-perishable food item. All donations will go to the Richmond Food Bank. For more events, please visit our web site at www.voiceonline.com
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Famous mural about the Punjab region comes to Surrey Art Gallery Orijit Sen: From Punjab, with Love
January 31−August 2 AN awe-inspiring mural from renowned Indian graphic artist and designer Orijit Sen is making its home at the Surrey Art Gallery for six months. “From Punjab, with Love” is a digital reproduction of Sen’s famous 75-metre-long fibreglass and acrylic mural at the Moshe Safdie-designed Virasat-eKhalsa Museum in Anandpur Sahib, India. The Surrey Art Gallery is presenting a nearly 10metre-long digital print that represents this astonishing tableau of Sikh and Punjabi history done in a highly detailed miniature style. Long considered the gateway to the Indian subcontinent, the Punjab is a vast geographical
area with a long and storied history. Sen’s epic mural renders this culturally rich region in compelling ways that blend busy human populated landscapes with a diverse natural world of flora and fauna that is increasingly under threat from modernization. The mural “From Punjab, with Love” blends history and the everyday with festivals, weddings, women washing clothes, shopping, cooking; men ploughing the fields, tying turbans, riding motorcycles; children flying kites, enjoying school life, playing sports—a panorama of traditional and modern Punjabi life. Sen writes about the inspiration for the mural: “The parallel realities of the past and the present seem to bring to their [Punjabis’] everyday existence
design projects in India, the United Kingdom, and Russia and is a co-founder of People Tree, a centre for design, crafts and sustainable living based in Delhi. This exhibition is presented in
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JASON Kenney, Minister for Multiculturalism, on Monday extended his best wishes for a happy Republic Day to everyone celebrating the day in India, here in Canada, and around the world. Kenney said: “January 26 marks the 66th Republic Day of India. On this day in 1950, the world’s largest democracy became a fullyindependent republic when the Constitution of India came into force, replacing the Government of India Act as the country’s governing document. “Republic Day celebrations are ones of pomp and pageantry, drawing thousands of people from across the country and around the world. As part of this massive celebration of its democracy, India’s heroes are honoured with awards of bravery and India’s rich cultural heritage is on full display. Flagraising ceremonies and other celebrations also take place outside India in countries with large Indian communities, including Canada. “For over a century, Canadians of Indian heritage have made significant contributions to Canada. Today, more than 1.1 million people of Indian origin live in Canada and, with India continually among Canada’s top source countries for immigrants; they continue to help shape our national story.”
a special something: a sense of life that is lived in the here and now, of joys and sorrows that are experienced and expressed without reservation; something that remains open-hearted and generous, and laughs in the face of troubles. It is a special something that I have set out to capture through my artworks, which I hope serve at the very least as a reflection and affirmation of the irrepressible, indomitable Punjabi spirit.” Sen studied graphic design at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad. He is considered one of India’s first graphic novelists with River of Stories published in 1994 and often works in a miniature style combined with his own distinct graphic style. Sen has done several exhibitions and museum
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Harper announces anti-terrorism measures, BCCLA says it’s not sound security policy
PRIME Minister Stephen Harper on Friday announced that the government has introduced legislation to protect Canadians from the evolving threat of terrorism and keep our communities safe. But the B.C. Civil Liberties Association said that this “radical” expansion of national security powers was not sound security policy and presented a real danger to Canadians. Harper said that the world is a dangerous place and, as most brutally demonstrated by last October’s attacks in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada is not immune to the threat of terrorism. The proposed legislation will provide Canadian law enforcement and national security agencies with additional tools and flexibility to keep pace with evolving threats and better protect Canadians here at home. In line with measures taken by Canada’s allies, the government is taking additional action to ensure the law enforcement and national security agencies can: counter those who advocate terrorism; prevent terrorist travel and the efforts of those who seek to use Canada as a recruiting ground; and disrupt planned attacks on Canadian soil. The proposed legislation includes checks and balances to ensure it respects the rights of Canadians and complements other legislation passed by the government in order to better protect Canadians and
secure institutions, including the Combating Terrorism Act and the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. The proposed legislation includes a comprehensive package of measures that will: * criminalize the advocacy or promotion of terrorism offences in general; * counter terrorist recruitment by giving our courts the authority to order the removal of terrorist propaganda online; * enhance the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)’s powers to address threats to the security of Canada while ensuring that courts maintain oversight; * provide law enforcement agencies with enhanced ability to disrupt terrorism offences and terrorist activity; * enhance the Passenger Protect Program by further mitigating threats to transportation security and preventing travel by air for the purpose of engaging in terrorism; * make it easier for law enforcement agencies to detain suspected terrorists before they can harm Canadians and to toughen penalties for violating court ordered conditions on terrorist suspects; * enable the effective and responsible sharing of relevant national security information across federal departments and agencies to better identify and address threats; * Although not part of this proposed legislation, the government is also working with
ty they need to effectively detect and disrupt national security threats before they happen, keeping Canadians safe.”
communities to prevent radicalization and intervene when individuals show signs of becoming radicalized. * ensure that national security agencies are better able to protect and use classified information when denying entry and status to non-citizens who pose a threat to Canada; and, * provide witnesses and other participants in national security proceedings and prosecutions with additional protection. Harper said: “Our government is serious about taking action to keep Canadians safe. Recent attacks in Canada, which led to the deaths of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, as well as attacks in France and Australia, are reminders that the world is a dangerous place and that Canada is not immune to the threat of terrorism. Recent terrorist actions in Canada are not only an attack on our country, but also our values and our society as a whole. “Our government understands
that extreme jihadists have declared war on us, on all free people, and on Canada specifically. Our Government will continue to protect the rights and safety of all Canadians. We will not, however, privilege the so-called rights of terrorists and others who would harm Canadians over the rights of law-abiding citizens. The proposed legislation would provide our security and law enforcement agencies with the required tools and flexibili-
MICHEAL Vonn, Policy Director of the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), said: “This radical expansion of national security powers is not sound security policy and presents a real danger to Canadians. Our national security agencies have shamefully inadequate oversight and are hostile to accountability. Canada has utterly failed to respond to the urgent need for national security oversight and instead, proposes an unprecedented expansion of powers that will harm innocent Canadians and not increase our public safety.” Josh Paterson, BCCLA Executive Director, said: "Preventive detention permits holding an individual without
charges based on mere suspicion of dangerousness. Expanding police powers to detain people without charges must be examined with the utmost scrutiny. Stripping an individual’s liberty where no criminal offence has been found to be committed – or where no offence is even suspected to have been committed – runs against the most basic principles of fundamental justice." Vonn added: "Criminalizing people's words and thoughts is misguided and won't make Canadians any safer. We will be less free, less democratic and less likely to know who to keep an eye on. This new law will impose a broad chill on legitimate political speech without enhancing public safety, and is likely unconstitutional." PMO photo by Jason Ransom
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Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Cook to work for Greek Nightz Kouzina & Grill, Ltd. Located on 108 9547 152nd ST. Surrey BC V3R 5Y5. Duties: Plan menus and oversee portion sizes, determine quantities of food and prepare shopping lists; prepare estimates for catering services; clean, cut and prepare complete meals or individual dishes; distribute tasks to kitchen helpers; maintain compliance with safety and hygiene regulations. $ 13.00/hr. Minimum 3 year experience working as cook and completion of High School or completion of College or other program in cooking is required. Apply by email at restgreeknightz@yahoo.ca ********
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Crown Building Supplies ltd., #10 – 7550 132 street, surrey, bc, requires one full time permanent bookkeeper. Duties: keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts; post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements; calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills; complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents; prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookeeping services; prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports. education: bachelors degree in a related field. experience:23 years. wages: $19.00/hr. knowledge of english required and punjabi an asset. Send Resume by mail, email @ garysangha2@gmail.com or fax @604 598 4449. ********
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JASIV ENTERPRISES ltd. looking to hire four full time class 1 drivers to run canada - usa and back . minimum 2 years of experience required , study year round work.we pay $23.00 per hour, minimum 40 hours per week plus extended health care benefits for right candidate. please apply via email TO RIPUDAMANGILL@HOTMAIL.COM OR FAX RESUME TO 604-755-3374. ********
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Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Cook to work for Original Bhaia Sweet Shop located on Unit # 124, 15299 68th Avenue, Surrey BC V3S 2C1. Duties:Plan menus and oversee portion sizes, determine quantities of food and prepare shopping lists; meet with potential clients and present alternative menus for their events taking under consideration number of guests and food and budget restrictions; prepare estimates for catering services; clean, cut and prepare complete meals or individual dishes; distribute tasks to kitchen helpers; maintain compliance with safety and hygiene regulations. $ 14.00/hr. Minimum 3 year experience working as cook and completion of High School or completion of College or other program in cooking is required. Apply by mail or email at bhaiasweet@yahoo.ca ********
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Required full time – temporary work for 1 Carpenter to work for Bhambra Woodworking Ltd. located on 7728 128, Surrey BC V3W 1L3. Duties: Read blueprints and sketches and calculate material quantities; measures, cut, shape assemble and joint wood part. Fits and install door and window frames and hardware, prepares layouts following specs. Ability to perform calculations, operate power and hand tools. $ 25.00/hr. Minimum 3 year experience as carpenter and completion of Secondary School are required. Apply by email at bhambrawoodworking47@yahoo.com ********
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Electrician reqd, f/t, Pmt, $28.00/hr, 2+ yrs exp. reqd. Degree/Diploma in the field reqd. Duties: Read circuit diagrams & electrical codes to determine wiring layouts. Install, Repair the existing electric circuit. Install wiring system, replace and repair electrical system, troubleshoot and isolate faults. Language: English. Contact: Lakhbir from Hi Mark Electric in 2731 Shell Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2P2. Apply at himark_electric@yahoo.ca or fax 604-285-568 ********
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Req’d F/T year round temporary work for 3Long Haul Truck Drivers to work for Sunrise Trailer Sales Ltd., located on 200-3350 260th St. Aldergrove, BC V4W 2B1, to work across Canada and the US. Duties: Plan trip logistics and prepare documentation for transportation of goods and record trip details; perform preinspection, in route and post-inspection of vehicle including lights, brakes, refrigeration system, tires, etc.; ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements; communicate with dispatcher and other driver using cell phones. Wage: $23.00/hr. Skills required: Class 1 BC Driver’s License, minimum 2 year experience as long haul truck driver required. Apply by email at sunrisetrailer@yahoo.ca ********
Feb 06
Req’d F/T year round temporarywork for 1 Cook to work for Original Bhaia Sweet Shop located on Unit # 124, 15299 68th Avenue, Surrey BC V3S
2C1. Duties:Plan menus and oversee portion sizes, determine quantities of food and prepare shopping lists; meet with potential clients and present alternative menus for their events taking under consideration number of guests and food and budget restrictions; prepare estimates for catering services; clean, cut and prepare complete meals or individual dishes; distribute tasks to kitchen helpers; maintain compliance with safety and hygiene regulations. Minimum 3 year experience working as cook and completion of High School or completion of College or other program in cooking is required. Apply by mail or email at bhaiasweet@yahoo.ca ********
Feb 06
Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Store Supervisor for Subway, located on 100-1379 Sumas Way, Abbotsford BC V3G 2G4. Duties:supervises, coordinates and prepares work schedules for employees, monitors inventory and prepares merchandise orders, makes sure that food preparation meets the quality control standards, trains staff on different duties within the restaurant, sanitation and safety procedures. Wage: $12.00. Skills required: Minimum 2 years experience working in food preparation or service are required, supervisory experience is an asset. Completion of High School and ability to work late nights and early morning shifts. Contact: Gurbil Gill at jmg_bc@yahoo.ca ********
Feb 06
Req’d F/T temporary for 3 Truck Driver Long Haul to work for Sandhu Express Inc., located on 1003-989 Beatty St. Vancouver BC, V6Z 3C2, Canada, to work across Canada and the US. Duties: Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods; perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, accessories such as lights, tires, brakes, etc; record cargo info and trip details; communicate with dispatcher and other team members. Wage: $23.00/hr. Skills required: Class 1 Driver’s License, minimum 2 years experience as long haul truck driver. Apply to Sandhu Express Inc. by fax at 604-602-2390 or by email at sandhupaul27@yahool.ca ********
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HIRING: LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER
T & S Transportation Systems Inc. requires Long Haul Truck Drivers. Class 1 Driver’s license with air brake endorsement required. Job duties include: Operate and drive articulated trucks to transport goods throughout North America. Plan travel schedule and routes. Conduct pre-trip inspection. Monitor vehicle's performance. Maintain log book. Must know English. Min. 1 year experience reqd. $24.00/hr, 50hrs/week. Send Resumes by Fax: 604-607-0336 or mail at: 28394 Fraser Hwy, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1K8
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Looking for a vet Assistant for a Animal Clinic in vancouver. With medical back ground will be preffered, candidate must be pet friendly. Experienced or non experienced will be trained,(Influency in english is required) Competitive Salary Offered. Fax your resume at 604-254-5480 or emil gslh21@yahoo.com ********
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ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID We are looking to fill part time back of house positions for our restaurant in WalnutGrove Nandos in Langley You must have excellent communication skills, a passion for delivering great service and enjoy working within a team. Willing to work evenings Duties: washing dishes, cleaning, grilling chicken Please submit your resume to Walnutgrove@nandoscanada.com or call 604 513 3727 Contact Manju
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Glacier Enterprises need Licensed forklift operators and general labour (Worker) for warehouse job In Annacis Island. Please Send your resume at 604 323 9077, glacier_enterprises@yahoo.com or Call Mike Sra 604 803 9077 ********
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Required F/T temporary work for 1 Cook to work for SPICY 6 FINE INDIAN CUISINE located on 1116 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2. Duties: Responsible for preparing and cooking Indian dishes as well as organizing and arranging cooked foods; communicate with duty servers to make sure that the processing of customers orders are going smoothly; oversee kitchen’s operation; train kitchen stuff, schedule and supervise kitchen helpers; maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Wage: $20.00. Skills required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; completion of Secondary School and ability to work late evenings and weekends required. Apply to Spicy 6 Fine Indian Cuisine by email at spicysix01@gmail.com ********
Sales Secretary Clerk reqd. $22/hr, F/T, Pmt, Educ: High School. Exp: 1+yr. & 6+mths. at telemarketing or similar. Duties: Schedule/confirm sales appointments; order/maintain supplies; update clients through mail/phone regarding design catalogs & follow up with; Greet customers; Maintains customer database & stock maintenance on computer; Handle customer calls, Take payments, Prepare invoices & explain details of invoices & payments; Establish & maintain office procedures; arranging appointment & travel schedule; Call customer, handle complaints & enquiries, get feedback, compile responses to improve service; Call clients from data base & inform about new products/payment offer; Take orders & relay it to the manufacture/sales; Contact current/potential clients & solicit sales; identify new leads from directories & others; Call leads & telemarket; Solicit products/services to end use customers as well as other stores & solicit manufacturing services of the work shop. Lang: English. Hindi an asset Location: 155–8120 128 St, Surrey, BC V3W1R1. Contact: Kashyap from Bharat Jewellers at bharat.jewellers1@yahoo.ca ********
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Req’ F/T temporary work for 2 Warehouse Supervisors to work for 18 Wheels Logistics Ltd located on 7185 11th Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2M5. Duties: Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of employees engaged in shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventory of materials; scheduling transportation crews and routes; plan, organized and oversee operational logistics; establish work schedules and procedures. Wage: $23.00. Skills required: Minimum 2 years experience as supervisor in same or similar industries required. Apply by mail or email at wlogistics@yahoo.ca ********
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Req’d F/T year round temporary work for 1 Cook for New India Buffet and Restaurant Ltd located on 105-805 West Broadway, BC V5Z 1K1. Duties: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods; schedule and supervise kitchen helpers; oversee kitchen operations; maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment. Wage: $20.00. Skills required: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Ability to work late evenings and weekends. Apply to New India Buffet and Restaurant Ltd by mail or email at newindiabufeet@yahoo.ca ********
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We are looking for a female hairdresser who knows threading. Good pay based on performance. Please call Lalli at 604-727-6407 for more information. Burnaby Location. ********
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Ashiana Restaurant in Surrey looking for kitchen helper and cook . For more info Please Call 604671-0322 **********
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"Mukhtiar Growers Ltd. Farm workers required in Abbotsford. Duties include pruning, weeding, and harvesting crops. 40-60 hr/week. $10.33/hr. Fax resume to 604 853 6917 or email mukhtiargrowers_1979@hotmail.com" ********
Completion of secondary school is required along with Completion of a 3 or 4 year apprenticeship program in drywalling or A combination of over three years of work experience and some high school, college or industry course in drywalling is required. Language Requirement: Functional English language is required . Duties: install and finish drywall sheets. To Apply: please send your resumes to Email: jobs@elegantventure.ca Fax: 604 543 2159 ********
roll, kalakand, milk cae, jalebi, besan, gajrella, ladoo etc. other duties include plan menus; handling food and equipment; inventory management; inspect work area and oversee kitchen operations; training new cooks; handle heavy volume of work. education: high school. experience:4-5 years. wages: $20.00/hr. knowledge of english required and punjabi an asset. send resume by mail, email @ newtonsweets@gmail.comor fax @604 596 5700. **********
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4 Full time Drywall Installer required immediately. Elegant House Venture Ltd. DBA Elegant Venture (Co. Office Address: Unit# 10 12730 66 Ave Surrey BC) is looking for 4 Full time Drywall Installer. Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour – Depending upon experience and work knowledge. Skill and qualification requirements:
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Full time framer-carpenters required immediately. Elegant House Venture Ltd. DBA Elegant Venture (Co. Office Address: Unit# 10 12730 66 Ave Surrey BC) is looking for 4 Full time framer-carpenters. Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour – Depending upon experience and work knowledge. Skill and qualification requirements: Completion of secondary school is required along with Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience as a carpenter and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is required. Language Requirement: Functional English language is required for this position. Duties: To construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. To Apply: please send your resumes to Email: jobs@elegantventure.ca, Fax: 604 543 2159
Security company needs sales person. Call for more information at 604-723-5798 **********
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Cook (East Indian cuisine) reqd. Sal$12.00/hr, 40hr/wk, F/T, Pmt., 2+ yrs. Exp, No educ. reqd. Duties: Prepare & cook full course meals, individual dishes & foods, Plan menus, Ensure quality of food, Determine size of proportions, Estimate food requirements & costs, Inspect kitchens & food service areas, Train & supervise kitchen staff, Work with specialized cooking equipment (deep fryer, etc.), Manage kitchen operations. Lang: English. Punjabi as asset. Contact: Satnam from Kwantlen Pizza Sweet Shop and Snack located at 108 - 15122 72 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 7A8. Apply at kwantlen_psss@yahoo.ca ********
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Surrey based Construction Company, Shri Guru Nanak Construction Ltd requires full time Framers for their various job sites across Metro Vancouver. Job Duties include Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements. Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes. Wage rate is $26.00/hr. + Benefits (vacation pay, MSP coverage), 40hrs/week. Send resumes by mail at 14869 69A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 0Y9 or email at sgnc1313@gmail.com ********
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Req’ F/T temporary work for 1 Door Manufacturing Supervisor for De-Ziner Doors Manufacturing Ltd located on 12058 86 Ave. Surrey, BC V3W 3H7. Duties: Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities; establish methods to meet work schedules; solve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity; prepare reports; train workers on safety procedures. Wage: $23.00. Skills required: Minimum 2 years experience as an assembler or inspector required. Apply by mail or email at dezinerdoors@yahoo.ca
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We are hiring a child caregiver who could live at our home in surrey at (177-101A Ave. Fraser Heights) to look after children aged 8 & 11 Years. Duties will be to look after children in our absence,bath,dress and feed the children. Organize activities such a games and others. Prepare food for children, General housekeeping duties. Work is full time minimum 40 hrs a week. Subsidized accommodation including Private room with separate washroom will be provided for a rent of $ 250 per month. Must have training as Childcare for six months or relevant work experience for one year or more. Speak and understand English. Knowledge of Punjabi Would is an asset. Salary will be $ 10.25/hr. Overtime will be paid if any. Please send your Resume at: - rashmisandy@gmail.com or call:604-603-1313.
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Curry venture Inc. DBA Desi2go restaurant needs 2 full time Shift Supervisor for Indian Cuisine. Sal.14.50/hour, 40 hours a week. Duties: supervise store staff,motivate and train team members on assigned shifts; Ensure all equipment is in working condition; schedule store staff;provide feedback to manager;Ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines and communicate concerns to management immediately; Monitor and maintain all product/supply levels and notify management when levels are low. Ensure proper deployment throughout the shift. Assist by relieving team members during breaks Please fax your resume to 604-592-6361 or mail at 102, 13916 Grosvenor Rd. , Surrey, BC V3R5M6.
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The Mystery of Low Gasoline Prices
By Cedric Hughes
THE complex reasons for our current low gas prices relate directly to Canada’s economic health and to our national security. Recent events have prompted identification of three such reasons. Early last week (January 21,
2015), the West Texas Intermediate oil price benchmark dropped to US $46.39 per barrel, less than half the price WTI traded for six months ago. This development was duly noted at oil and gas conference underway at the same time in Calgary presented by the Conference Board of Canada. Attendee Edward Morse, the global head of commodities at Citigroup said: “The largest refining market in the world, the U.S. market, has been depriving OPEC countries … incrementally, and perhaps on an accelerated basis, of their largest market... Slightly more than 10 years
ago, the U.S. and Canada imported more than 2.6 million barrels of crude per day. Today [they] … are importing roughly 300,000 barrels per day from outside of North America. As a result, Saudi Arabia is keen to flood the market with oil and keep prices low, thereby forcing U.S. and Canadian players to cut their production. The result would be the Saudis and OPEC regaining market share at North American refineries.” In summation, Mr. Morse added: “It will be a big sweat before it’s all over.” At the end of the same week, the death of the Saudi King and the seizure of control of the government of Yemen
through force of arms by rebels have highlighted the extent to which Saudi oil pricing policy may also have other effects. In a syndicated article dated January 26, 2015, Charles Krauthammer of the Washington Post Writers Group explains that, with the fall of Yemen, Iran has effectively secured a “pincer-like” grip over the Arabian peninsula and that consequently the Saudis, “are fighting back the only way they can — with massive production of oil at a time of oversupply and collapsing prices, placing enormous economic pressure on Iran. It needs $136 oil to maintain its budget. The
price is today below $50.” As the newspaper National Post noted recently, “Western Europe, the Americas, Japan, and Australasia (have been given) a $1 trillion Christmas gift in the reduced world oil price…” All of this is having at least a momentary effect on the way we live. A road trip or a Sunday drive may suddenly be an affordable outing for many people. The question remains, however: How long will the price reduction last? Is this just a temporary anomaly, or is this the way it will be for some time to come? Whatever the answer
turns out to be – and it seems there is no way of predicting anything in this regard – the movement towards production of motor vehicles powered by non-traditional means, should and will continue. "The Road Rules" strives to provide helpful information about driving in British Columbia. We welcome your comments on our published articles and your suggestions for topics you would like us to address. Phone: (604) 6021828. Punjabi and Hindi: (604) 897-0207. Email: cedric_hughes@hughe s c o . c o m . (www.roadrules.ca)
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A New Year’s resolution worth making BY HARVEY KOONER ICBC Road Safety Coordinator
WE often start a new year with the same list of resolutions: eat better, get more sleep and exercise more. Even if you’ve already set your goals for the year or if you’ve given up on resolutions altogether, I encourage you to actually consider setting a goal about your safety on the road. Take a minute to realistically think about your driving habits. Is there any way you could adjust your driving to reduce your risk of crashing and keep
yourself and others safe? Whether you glance at the occasional text message while driving, drive too quickly when the conditions are poor and you’re in a
rush, don’t signal every time you change lanes or often aren’t fully focused on the road when you’re busy and in auto-pilot. Set a goal and make a plan to help you fix one of your bad driving habits. There isn’t much better motivation to help you stick to your resolution than potentially avoiding being involved in a car crash! Despite our best efforts, the reality is that crashes happen. About 717 crashes happen every day in B.C. That’s why we believe it’s important for everyone to have a good understanding of what
happens after you’re involved in a crash and what your rights are in case it happens to you or a loved one. Here are some interesting facts that you might not know: * When you call ICBC’s Diala-Claim to report a crash, if you’re injured, we’ll help you access the medical benefits you’re entitled to immediately without any out-ofpocket expenses or signing anything first. This includes physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic treatments and more. * We’ll also arrange for an
estimate of the damage to your vehicle so you can start repairs or receive compensation if your vehicle isn’t repairable. When you’re ready, we’ll discuss a settlement – one based on your personal circumstances, the nature of your injury, lost wages and the impact on your lifestyle. In most cases, customers have up to two years to consider a settlement offer and figure out what’s right for them. * ICBC has a dedicated phone line to help Punjabispeaking customers who
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