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NOV - 15 - 2014 | VOLUME 23 | NUMBER 46
Vancouver Police do NOT want to join integrated police teams, Heed says solution is regional policing
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VANCOUVER Police sources told The VOICE that they do NOT want to join the integrated police teams, including the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), that Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, recently suggested that all police departments do. They noted that their [Vancouver Police] system “is working really well for the citizens of Vancouver.” And former solicitor general Kash Heed told me that “integration has proven not to be as effective as they make it out to be” and bluntly noted that Anton “should make the
decision to regionalize policing in Metro Vancouver.” Top Vancouver Police sources told me on Wednesday: “We are able to control our resources. We are able to put more or less on it depending on the incident. We have the ability to do that within our own system and so that serves people living in Vancouver well.” They also noted: “The fact is that most of the big homicides don’t happen in Vancouver anymore. They happen in various RCMP jurisdictions basically. We commit our resources basically to augment RCMP numbers. “If we have a homicide, like we did the other day, we can
They added that they were sure that if all the crime were happening in Vancouver, the RCMP would be saying the same thing.
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put as many people on it as we want. There’s no bureaucracy, there’s no problems. We can downsize if we need to. So we are happy with the way we are able to respond to such a violent crime.”
ANTON recently spelled out her intentions in a vague statement to some of the media. Her statement sent to The VOICE said: “B.C. has the most integrated police teams per capita in Canada – and there’s a reason for that. We know that the effectiveness and efficiency of integration eliminates duplication, and increases the sharing of expertise and information CONTINUED ON 3
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RATTAN'S RUMBLE SURREY’S civic political scene has undergone a dramatic change over the past two years with visible minorities – especially the powerful South Asian component - waking up to ground realities. Until recently, all that South Asians thought about were the federal (MP) and provincial (MLA) scenes. Being a “mere” councillor was not worth it for them – and the mayor’s seat was considered just impossible. But the awakening was taking place in stages – first with the election of Tom Gill as councillor, then with Barinder Rasode also joining the ranks of councillors, and finally, Rasode’s bold, ambitious step to go for the mayor’s seat. Once the highly popular Mayor Dianne Watts (love her or hate her) decided to move on to federal politics (her provincial ambitions were
Surrey City Hall. Photo by Chandra Bodalia brutally dashed when Premier It’s interesting to see how South Christy Clark got re-elected last Asians are backing all three major year against all odds), the civic mayoral candidates – (in no particular order) Councillor Linda scene was bound to change. South Asians comprise anywhere Hepner, former Surrey mayor Doug from 30 to 40 per cent of Surrey’s McCallum and Councillor Barinder population – and they are a robust, Rasode – as are the white guys. dynamic and bold lot who are not It’s even MORE interesting now to willing to play second fiddle any see the latest independent poll that shows it’s a very close race longer. Surrey is B.C.’s second largest city between all three – anyone could and nothing prevents it from occu- walk away with the top spot – and pying the top slot in a few years. there’s no doubt that all of them Naturally, no political party can are anxiously excited (if I may put it that way). Indeed, that’s what afford to ignore it.
democracy is all about. The large number of South Asian candidates for Council has added much fervour and enthusiasm to the election campaign. Indeed, even Vikram Bajwa, who’s also a mayoral candidate, has carved his own niche – it’s not always about winning, but about participation after all. (For info about all the candidates running for mayor, councillor or school trustee, please visit: h t t p : / / w w w . s u r r e y. c a / e l e c tion2014/candidates.aspx) The large number of voters (84 per cent more than in 2011) who cast their ballot in the advance polling indicates that there might well be some pleasant (or unpleasant!) results for Surrey-ites! So it’s REALLY IMPORTANT for you to go and cast your votes for whoever you think deserves your support. Indeed, Surrey’s civic political scene has changed DRAMATICALLY – and things will be really interesting as Surrey-ites realize that it’s SO IMPORTANT to have your say in City affairs because this is where you live and it’s the City that decides on a host of matters in your day-to-day lives.
Vancouver Police ask for public’s help to solve Halloween attack on South Asian teenager VANCOUVER Police are asking for the public’s help to solve a Halloween attack that sent a teenager to hospital with serious injuries. On October 31 at around 11 p.m., the 16-year-old boy left a house party, and was last seen in the south lane of East 60th Avenue near Inverness Street.
Around 6 a.m., the teenager knocked on the door of a home on East 60th Avenue near Ross Street and asked for help. He was bleeding, shirtless and shoeless. He was taken to hospital where he was diagnosed as having suffered a possible stab wound to the chest, a collapsed lung and scrapes and bruises to his face.
His cell phone, jewelry and wallet were missing. The victim is South Asian, has short black hair, a moustache and was wearing a black toque and a silver chain around his neck. “There are pieces to this puzzle that are still missing,” says VPD spokesperson Sgt. Randy Fincham. “Someone out there
knows what happened to this young man between the hours of 11 p.m. on October 31 and 6 a.m. on November 1. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Major Crime Section at (604) 717-2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 2228477.
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among police agencies. So, integrating police services is a critical way to approach policing – and we are in fact looking for further opportunities. “What we’ve just introduced is enabling legislation. It enables government to become involved if it needs to. My emphasis is on collaboration and working together and any initiative I take forward would be on a collaborative basis. You've got to establish that there's a need for it, and generally, and certainly since the time of the missing women tragedy in Vancouver, there has been a greater interest and emphasis by police departments in working together.
in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We have been saying for a long time now that we are looking at pursuing options for more effective regional service delivery and not forcing amalgamation on municipalities. However, I will say that if municipalities want to come talk to me, I am very interested. There are some places that might be well suited to amalgamation.”
Suzanne Anton “I'm not going to be forcing single police departments, particularly not
HEED, however, strongly disagreed with Anton’s stand. He said: “Vancouver Police do not want to join IHIT. There are other departments – including Delta [Police] – that do not want to join IHIT.” He added that as a matter of fact, one
of the first things he did when he became the West Vancouver Police Chief was “to take that department out of IHIT and I contracted with the Vancouver Police’s homicide section” to investigate their homicide cases. Heed said: “When Suzanne Anton, like many others, might say ‘we encourage it,’ but unless there is a strong decision by the Justice Minister to make it happen, it’s not going to happen.” But he added: “I don’t think she should force integration because integration has proven not to be as effective as they make it out to be.” Heed pointed out: “When you look at the whole integration thing – and I often use this comment – it’s just a
band-aid solution to the big, gaping wound. And the big, gaping wound is the balkanized police system we have in Metro Vancouver. So you cannot just piecemeal this together. “If she wants to make a decision for policing, she should make the decision to regionalize policing in Metro Vancouver. It’s what I have been calling for and many others have been calling for for many years, but unfortunately there is no movement by provincial government to make it happen, because it’s not going to happen if you leave it up to municipal government. It has to be the provincial government, because they are the ones under the Constitution Act that are responsible for policing in their province.”
Dean Drysdale wins Conservative nomination from Cloverdale-Langley City, Dave Hayer knocked out in second round
FORMER Langley City councillor Dean Drysdale won the Conservative Party nomination from CloverdaleLangley federal riding on Saturday night. Drysdale won in the third round of voting, defeating life insurance salesman Mike Garisto 528 to 503 – 25 votes. The other two candidates were Surrey business lawyer Tako van Popta and former Liberal MLA Dave Hayer who got knocked out in the second round. Surrey businessman Paul Brar, who had to withdraw from the nomination race along with Gurmant Grewal, supported Drysdale. Tako van Popta got only 206 votes in the first round, while Drysdale led with 422 votes, followed by Garisto with 335 votes and Hayer with 345 votes. In the second round, Drysdale led again with 456 votes, followed by
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was appointed Canadian VicePresident of the CIOR, which is the NATO Association of Reserve Officers. Since 2008, he has served as a regional liaison officer attached to the Joint Task Force Pacific Headquarters. He attended the Militia Command and Staff College and has taught as a civilian on the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College as well as participating in the Persian Gulf War as a journalist attached to the Egyptian Army.
DRYSDALE is currently teaching as a professor of Business Management at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and runs his own consulting firm in the area of corporate finance. Since 1981, he served in the Canadian Army Reserves, currently with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Trained as an artillery officer, he commanded the15th Field Regiment, RCA from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, he
THE VOICE was the first to report (last week on Saturday on our website at www.voiceonline.com) that Surrey businessman Paul Brar and at least one other South Asian candidate had been ordered by the Conservative Party to withdraw their nomination from the CloverdaleLangley City riding. The second candidate was former Conservative MP Gurmant Grewal.
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Ninderjit Singh, Poonam Randhawa’s killer, receives seven years’ prison time for 1997 shooting outside theatre NINDERJIT Singh, 36, who is already serving a life sentence for killing his former 18-year-old girlfriend, Poonam Dhillon of Vancouver, in 1999, on Monday received a seven-year sentence from B.C. Supreme Court Justice Arne Silverman for shooting Roger Manhas outside a Vancouver movie theatre in May 1997. The sentence will run concurrent with the life sentence. Two men had demanded seats from Manhas and his wife in a theatre. When the couple left the theatre, Ninderjit shot him in the backside and legs. Ninderjit also put the gun to his head. In his impact statement, Manhas said that the incident had cost him his marriage as he was never the same person mentally. Ninderjit has been banned from possessing firearms for life and has to provide a DNA sample. JUST last September, the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Ninderjit, who had pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of
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Saturday, Nov 15, 2014 | Indo-Canadian Voice California. As a result, investigators focused on a residence in Riverside County, California, approximately a two-hour drive east of Los Angeles. “On Friday, August 19, investigators located Ninderjit Singh at work in Irvine, California, but he had altered his appearance so much that investigators needed to be able to confirm his identity. “Around 11:30 a.m. that same day, investigators arranged for a California Highway Patrol officer to pull over Ninderjit Singh, who was driving a big rig, and issue him a ticket. Ninderjit Singh’s thumbprints were obtained during the traffic stop.
The thumbprints were rushed to a local police department to be compared to the fingerprints held by VPD homicide investigators. “By 1:15 p.m., investigators had what they needed: a confirmed fingerprint match. They had determined that the thumbprints taken from the truck driver in Irvine, California, matched those of Ninderjit Singh. “Just after 2 p.m., another traffic stop was conducted in Riverside County after a vehicle was observed leaving Ninderjit Singh’s residence. The traffic stop was co-ordinated by Homeland Security
7 Investigations agents and VPD homicide investigators. In the vehicle was Ninderjit Singh, his wife and their two young children. “Ninderjit Singh was arrested on a provisional warrant without incident. He immediately confirmed his real identity and stated that he was aware he was wanted for murder in Canada. … “It has since been determined that Ninderjit Singh had allegedly used a false identity to acquire a US Social Security number in New York in 2000. He lived in Northern California for a number of years before moving to Southern California. He was
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New study reports on substance abuse service for Punjabi Sikh communities in Fraser Health Region A new study by the nonprofit agency Genesis Family Empowerment Society on substance abuse in South Asian Punjabi Sikh communities in Surrey reveals a large gap between community needs and the services that are in place. The Fraser Health Authority is responsible for substance abuse services in the Surrey region. The study suggests that front-line service providers like nurses, doctors, counsellors and social workers are all working tirelessly to address substance abuse in South Asian communities, but the problem remains and in fact is growing, and this may be because more culturally responsive services are more resources are need-
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Sikhs stand in unity in front of United Nations in New York to continue demanding justice for 1984 Genocide BY INDIRA PRAHST Instructor, Department Anthropology Langara College Vancouver
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HUNDREDS of Sikhs from all over the world gathered last week in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York to stand in solidarity and send a message to the world that the November 1984 Sikh Genocide has not and will not be forgotten. The spirit this time was more serious but hopeful in getting closer to having the 1984 massacre recognized as a genocide and pressuring the Indian Government to punish the perpetrators. With the world listening, especially through social media, transmitting these messages was easier than in the past. There were speakers, including myself, at the event who spoke about the Indian Government casting a blind eye to the Sikh grievances, including two witnesses of 1984, Jasbir Singh from California, one of the prime witnesses against Congress (I) leader Jagdish Tytler, who’s one of the main accused in the 1984 Sikh massacre, and Gurdeep Kaur from India to share about their witnessing of the state violence that was inflicted on innocent Sikhs. You had to be there to experience the mood, but I will try to capture some of it in this piece. With hundreds of Sikhs from across North America, including Vancouver, B.C., standing in front of the United Nations, which is a symbolic space for civil and human rights, the mood was positive, but serious. The cold weather reflected the numbness and awe many were feeling upon hearing the speeches of how little India has done over 30 years to address Sikh grievances and punish the guilty. There were two main messages conveyed throughout the event which was evident with the posters and signs that Sikhs from all generations held up for the world to read. Firstly, the goal was to illuminate that what had happened to Sikhs in Delhi and across the region, was not a riot, but genocide; and secondly, to educate the public about rights to self-determination and
Gurdeep Kaur from India and Indira Prahst in New York in front of the United Nations headquarters. All photos courtesy Indira Prahst advocacy for a Sikh nation. Indeed, the desire for a Sikh homeland was in the forefront of the Sikh psyche which was evident to me when, on the way to the event, we passed the flags of the world’s nations which flew in front of the United Nations building, and one Sikh pointed towards the flags and said: “One day our flag will be standing with the others here.” These words illustrate that the hope for a Sikh nation is alive. Also, when Jasbir Singh spoke to me about his eye witness accounts of state violence in November, which he had done over the last four consecutive years, this time he added that justice for him in addition to having the perpetrators punished was a “Sikh homeland.” When I asked Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) legal advisor and a human rights lawyer, about the purpose of the event, he responded: “This is the 30th year of the Sikh Genocide ... the successive Indian governments are given full impunity resulting in the perpetrators, who are members of Parliament, enjoying their life at liberty and successfully. So, we are in
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stories with the public. Standing next to her was Jasbir Singh who listened attentively. He told me afterwards how her story brought back memories for him. He said: “I feel a connection with her when she recounted what she had seen in 1984.” Singh added that these gatherings where “everyone comes together and can share in the pain and sorrow of 1984, makes me feel less alone.” There is no doubt that the horrendous events of 1984 continue to haunt Sikhs. This was also evident in my fieldwork across Canada, USA, Europe and Punjab (in India and Pakistan), as front of the United Nations and just want one agenda that justice means independence now. For that particular reason, we will begin with the Sikh community, Sikh Diaspora throughout the world and ask one question whether we should be an independent nation and, in 2020, we will be holding a referendum.” Significant as well was that members of Sikhs for Justice along with Jasbir Singh and Gurdeep Kaur, the two witnesses gave their accounts at the United Nations when the Sikhs for Justice submitted a report titled, “November 1984 Sikh Genocide” for UN Secretary-General Ban Kimoon. Indeed, the movement towards recognizing the Sikh Genocide has moved forward since last November where at a rally in front of the United Nations in Geneva, organized by Sikhs for Justice, Movement Against Repression ( MAR) and the All India Sikh Students Federation, several Sikhs told me that they felt a sense of victory with a petition signed by a million people worldwide to have the United Nations investigate the systematic killing of Sikhs in November 1984 and to recognize it as "genocide" under the conventions on genocide. Gurpdeep Kaur, a survivor of the 1984 Genocide, told me that the only justice for her would be when the culprits would be hanged. But she does not feel it will happen in India. However, she added: “I am hopeful that Sikhs outside of India will pressure the Indian government to deliver justice.” She broke down in tears and it was evident that she had relived the pain and trauma as the memories surfaced again, especially when she spoke about oneand-a-half-year-old twins being thrown into the oven and seeing how seriously they were injured in the hospital when she was there attending to her husband. She said: “The doctor at the time said that the body of the infant was do badly damaged it was better to put him to death, because he would not have a good life given the seriousness of his injury.” Standing in front of the United Nations, she shared similar
Lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on his way to submit the report to the U.N.
well as my visits to the colony of the Widows of 1984 in Tilak Vihar, Delhi. In closing, I leave you with the words of Gurdeep Kaur: “I still have faith in Wahe Guru who will deliver justice.”
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South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley seeks strong business ties with India Chandigarh (IANS): South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley Friday sought building of business ties between her state and Indian companies.
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IN BRIEF DENTIST DR. BOBBY RISHIRAJ: A panel of the discipline committee of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) this week conducted a hearing into Dr. Bobby Rishiraj’s conduct and competence as a dentist at a downtown Vancouver hotel from November 12 to 14. The next phase of the hearing will be January 2630, 2015. The allegations include that in 2012 he “provided deep sedation at your facility, the Kamloops Oral Surgery and Implant Centre, when the facility was not approved as a deep sedation facility and you were not approved to provide deep sedation” and that in his treatment of a patient he “failed to exercise the level of care, skill and knowledge expected of a competent practioner in that you failed to recognize [a patient’s] cardiac arrest in a timely way and as result resuscitative measures were delayed.” Also, it is alleged that he advertised on his clinic website that his centre was “an approved non-hospital and certified IV facility when such was not true.” For more, go to http://www.cdsbc.org/
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After Punjabi songs, Danish damsel opts for Indian wedding
Hoshiarpur (Punjab) (IANS): A Danish beauty, who croons Punjabi songs, has married a Dane in a traditional Punjabistyle wedding here with several of their friends and relatives from Denmark and other parts of the world attending the ceremony. Singer Anita Lerche, born and raised in a small town, Herlev, on the outskirts of CopenhagenDenmark, has two albums of Punjabi songs under her belt already. Her latest album, "Sadke Punjab Ton" was released at her Punjabi wedding here Sunday. Her first album of Punjabi songs, "Heer from Denmark", was released in 2006. "It was amazing to be a 'Punjabi Kudi' bride. I am so much in love with Punjabi culture and tradition. People are so warm here. Though Soren Hjorth (her hus-
band) and I got married in Denmark in June (this year), I always wanted to have an Indian wedding," a super-excited Anita, who was boarding her flight Tuesday to Hyderabad for an event, told IANS. "I felt like a princess. For the main 'Lavaan-phere' and 'Mehendi' ceremonies, I had picked up a beautiful long kurtachuridaar from an Indo-Pak exhibition. For the wedding reception, I wore a 'LehengaCholi'. I was looking so pretty. My mother (Bibbi Lerche) and others also dressed up in traditional Indian dresses," Anita said. The Indian-style wedding was performed at the residence of family friend Anurag Sood, a businessman here. Anurag and his wife, Tracy, did the 'Kanyadaan' (giving away the daughter in marriage) ritual.
TV producer Agyapal Singh Randhawa and Jalandhar-based media baron Vijay Chopra remained closely associated to ensure that Anita had a great wedding. "Under the Sarv Dharam Sambhavana committee, we all helped to organise her wedding. It was her wish to have a Punjabi-style wedding and all went off very well. Everyone really enjoyed," Anurag Sood told IANS. "The couple and guests from Denmark and other countries at the wedding enjoyed it thoroughly. The bride and groom came on two elephants," Kultar Singh, owner of Garden Court, where the wedding reception took place, told IANS. Anita fell in love with Punjab, its culture and music during a back-pack trip to the region in 2005. It was her love for Punjabi music which attracted her to singing Punjabi songs. "Punjab has become my second home (after Denmark). In the last nine and a half years, I have lived in Punjab for almost five-six months every year," said Anita, who has sung in 16 different languages and sings Punjabi songs and even Hindi bhajans (hymns). One of the songs that is close to her heart is 'Lathe di Chaddar' sung by legendary Punjabi singer, Surinder Kaur. When she performs in Punjab and sings hymns, Anita makes it a point to cover her head with a 'chunni'. "Sat Sri Akal jee. Wahe Guru ji da Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji di Fateh. Tawanu sab nu vekh ke mainu badi khushi hoi (I am very pleased to see all of you). I request all to cover their heads,
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28 percent increase in students from India since 2013 in United States: 134,292 Indian students
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Field Hockey Canada: Sumesh Putra and Paul Chohan among three members of inaugural Hall of Fame class inducted in Vancouver ceremony SUMESH Putra, Paul Chohan and Dr. Harry Warren were the first of the inaugural Field Hockey Canada Hall of Fame members to be inducted in a ceremony Wednesday night in Vancouver. The three honourees were joined by family, friends, current national athletes and Field Hockey Canada alumni to celebrate their successes, passion and dedication to the sport of field hockey in Canada. Representing the late Dr. Harry Warren were both
his daughter Charlotte and son Victor, who was a long-time member of the Canadian Men's National Team. According to a report by Field Hockey Canada, the event was emceed by Women's National Team veteran and current active cap leader, Thea Culley. Also in attendance were Canadian Minister of Sport Bal Gosal, and B.C.’s Minister of Technology Andrew Wilkinson.
Former Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis, who is also the father of current women's national team captain Kate Gillis, hosted a hotstove panel featuring several of the guests including Chohan Putra, Gosal, current women's national team alternate-captain Dani Hennig and head coach Ian Rutledge. Also making an appearance at the event were several members of the 2014 silver medal-winning Canadian Youth Olympic Games Hockey 5s team, making the event a true celebration of the past, present and future of field hockey in Canada. Each inductee was honoured with a special video highlighting their careers and contributions to field hockey. The Field Hockey Canada Hall of Fame was made possible through support from the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Sport Canada. Paul “Bubli” Chohan – Athlete One of Canada’s most capped international field hockey players, with 317 caps, Paul “Bubli” Chohan was a staple in major international competition throughout his lengthy career. Paul competed in three Olympic Games (1976, 1984, and 1988), three World Cups (1976, 1986, 1990), and six PanAmerican Games (1975, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995). In these competitions, Paul was an essential part of a contingent that won two Pan-American gold and four silver medals, he also served as the Canadian flag bearer at the ’95 Pan-Am Games. Sumesh Putra – Builder A key to the growth and stability of field hockey in Canada, and a linchpin on the international scene,
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Eleven small businesses in Surrey nominated for 2014-15 Small Business BC Awards
THE 2015 Small Business BC Awards opened for nominations on October 1, attracting more than 290 British Columbia-based small businesses who have been nominated so far. Among the nominees are 11 Surrey-based businesses, including All of Oils, Baobab Inclusive Empowerment Society, Canadian Breath Analyzer Company, Cold Calling Works Consulting Ltd., Going Viral Productions, Good Neighbour, Green Revolution Enterprises Ltd., Hunky Haulers
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Surrey Mounties unveil new public memorial for fallen officers
ON Friday (November 14), Surrey RCMP hosted a special ceremony to unveil a new public memorial cairn that was recently rebuilt outside the Surrey RCMP’s main detachment. The event was dedicated to the memory of those officers of the Surrey RCMP who gave their lives whilst in the performance of their duties: Constable Archie Lepine, Constable Roger Pierlet, Constable Terry Draginda, Constable John Baldwinson, and Constable Adrian Oliver. Surrey RCMP Officer-in-Charge Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy, RCMP Lower Mainland District Commander Assistant Commissioner Dan Malo and Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts presided over the ceremony. Families of the fallen officers
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India successfully test fires nukecapable missile Bhubaneswar (IANS): India Friday successfully test fired its nuclear capable Dhanush missile from a warship off the Odisha coast hours after conducting a training launch of Prithvi-II missile from a military base in the state, a senior defence official said. Dhanush was test fired from a naval ship off the coast of the state over the Bay of Bengal around 7.40 pm. The launch was part of an exercise by the armed forces and the missile reached the designated target with high precision, official said. The missile launch and its flight performance were monitored from the Integrated Test range at Chandipur in state's Balasore district, about 230 km from state capital Bhubaneswar, the test range director M.V.K.V. Prasad told IANS. Dhanush was test fired hours after armed forces successfully test-fired the nuclearcapable surface-to-surface Prithvi-II missile from the Integrated Test Range as a part of routine training exercise. "It was a text book launch," Prasad said. The indigenously-developed Prithvi-II ballistic missile has the capability to hit a target 350 km away. Developed and built exclusively for the Indian Navy, Dhanush has a 250 to 250 km striking range and can carry a single warhead of up to 750 kg. The missile, which is a part of India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, is about 8.53 metres long and 0.9 metre wide and has a launch weight of about 4.4 tonnes. It uses liquid propellant. President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday congratulated Indian scientists on the successful test firing of Prithvi-II missile. "I extend my heartiest congratulations to all those associated with the successful test-firing of India's indigenously developed Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile," the president said in a message to Avinash Chander, Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development. This significant scientific breakthrough has given a commendable boost to our efforts to step up indigenisation and improve selfreliance in our defence capabilities, he said. Modi said in his message: "I congratulate the hard work of our scientists that has been instrumental in the successful test fire of Prithvi-II missile".
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper's statement on Remembrance Day
PRIME Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day: “Today we remember the courage and dedication of the Canadian men and women who have fought valiantly over the years to defend our freedom and rights, making it possible for us to live in a peaceful, democratic country where we enjoy one of the best qualities of life in the world. “For the past two centuries, hundreds of thousands of Canadians have earned enormous respect – at home and abroad – by answering the call to fight against tyranny and evil around the world in engagements such as the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, Afghanistan and many other international military operations. Those who fought so valiantly in these battlefields are still honoured and remembered in places such as Vimy Ridge, Ypres, Normandy, Sicily, Hill 355 in Korea, and Kandahar to name a few. Many made the ultimate sacrifice. “It is our duty to remember the Canadians who so selflessly defended our freedom. That is why the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War are two of the major milestones on the Road to 2017. As we recall our proud history, let us
also remember how early Canadians, First Nations and Métis people fought together like never before in the War of 1812 to repel an American invasion, laying the foundation for an independent Canada. “Remembrance Day also provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the daunting sacrifices made by Canadian families who were forced to endure their loved ones being away at war and dangerous missions abroad. Let us recall the unfailing support they provided to those on the front lines, the thousands of letters and care packages, and the dedication of those who worked in support of the effort back at home. “On this solemn occasion, let us celebrate the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces carrying on today in the proud tradition of their forebears, defending freedom in places such as Iraq, Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. “Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have the honour to wear a uniform that is recognized across the world as a symbol of courage and democracy. The recent deadly attacks on Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who were targeted simply because they proudly wore this uniform, only strengthens Canada’s resolve to keep Ottawa – Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen lay a wreath during the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial. PMO photo by Jason Ransom
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IT’S starting to look a lot like Christmas with the colourful windows popping up along King George Boulevard in Surrey. On Thursday, November 20, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association is hosting the second annual Santa Window Walk. The Santa Window Walk is a unique event that combines all levels of community by pairing local businesses, charities, and art students. Teams of talented students from local high schools will paint a holiday design representing a local charity on the windows of participating businesses. On November 20, these windows will be unveiled. Charities will be stationed outside their window collecting donations and fundraising for their cause. Play the lollipop pull at the Christmas Bureau’s window or try some tasty baked goods from Harmony House. Everyone is invited to stroll through the Santa Window Walk route with live holiday music featured along the way. This year, the windows of TD Bank, Round Up Café, Labour Unlimited, KFC, Church’s Chicken, Jiffy Cleaners, Al’s Vacuum, Westland Insurance, Pharmasave, Enterprise, Whalley Optical, Surrey Urban Mission, the Canadian Post Office, and Rave Re-up will all receive a window make-over from students from Sullivan Heights, Fleetwood Park, Fraser Heights, Night Shift, Frank Hurt, Southridge and Earl Marriot. Charities/non-profits that are participating this year include: The Surrey Food Bank, Umoja, The Child Development Foundation, Night Shift Ministries, Surrey Christmas Bureau, Girl Guilds, Kinsman Lodge, Surrey Hospice Society, Harmony House, Surrey Animal Resource Centre, Surrey Urban Mission, Beneath One Sky, and Pacific Community Resource Society. Charities/non-profits will also be handing out ballots to all those who stop by and visit their windows. These ballots can be submitted at the Dell Shopping Centre by 1:30 p.m. on November 20 for the chance to be entered to win some great holiday prizes. Remember, the more ballots you collect the more chances of winning, so be sure to visit as many windows as possible. On November 20, support your community by strolling through this window winter wonderland. For more information follow the Downtown Surrey BIA on Facebook and Twitter. Also, look for the Santa Window Walk Map on the Website www.downtownsurreybia.com.
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Women candidates for BC municipal office still fewer than men ON both the mayoral and city council fronts in the 2014 BC local government elections this Saturday, there are fewer women than men running for municipal elected office. Out of 423 individuals running for mayor, only about a quarter (24 percent) are women. Several PhD students at the University of British Columbia have collected and analyzed the data on the numbers of women candidates running in the upcoming
municipal elections. Grace Lore, PhD candidate in political science, found that in almost half (47 percent) of BC municipalities, there are no women running for mayor, and in only 15 municipalities (less than 9 percent) are there two or more women candidates for mayor. City council candidate numbers are similarly asymmetric. Lore found that only 88 out of 287 (30 percent) candidates for city council in BC’s 10 largest municipalities are women. In the 2014 provincial election
more women ran for both the NDP (38%) and the Liberals (35%) than are now running for council in most major cities in British Columbia. Nanaimo has the fewest women running for city council (19 percent), and Kamloops has the most (41 percent). In Vancouver, only 33 percent of candidates are women. Municipalities are responsible for many issues important to women and the gen-
Punjab, Lockheed Martin tie up for solar power Chandigarh (IANS): To augment solar power generation in the state and overcome the power crisis, the Punjab government Friday announced a tie up with US global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin. The state will add 1000 MW solar power in the next three years with Lockheed Martin providing plastic structures for solar panels on canals by using nano-technology. "The company would also provide stateof-the-art technology to convert paddy straw into energy, solving the lingering problem of paddy straw burning in the state. The Punjab government and Lockheed Martin would ink a MoU in this regard," a spokesman said here Friday.
Punjab Non-Conventional Energy minister Bikram Singh Majithia and a three-member team from Lockheed Martin comprising CEO Phil Shaw, Chief Innovation Officer Tushar Shah and Regional Director Jagmohan Singh, along with senior Punjab officials, decided this at a meeting here. Majithia said that to meet 15 percent demand for energy in the state from clean energy, the Punjab government has decided to explore around 5,000 km of canal length for putting up solar panels.
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SURREYDIRECTORY.COM, launched in the first week of November, is an online business directory that puts business owners in the driving seat and lets them control their own business listings. This extensive online directory evolved from a simple idea of some entrepreneurs who live and have lived in Surrey, experienced the fast evolving and growing business environment in this city and decided to create a site where business owners can control their own advertising and not to be dependent on others to create their advertising. The business owners have all the controls to manage, edit and upload their information 24 hrs, 365 days. Surrey Directory is a local website made by people of surrey for the people of surrey. We list and advertise businesses located in Surrey only. It was a decision made to have this directory to fulfil the needs of Surrey businesses only and that is why you will not see any advertisement or any business listings that does not have a presence in Surrey. We believe in supporting our local businesses. SurreyDirectory.com is a very user friendly website giving business owners the simple toolset's needed to advertise their business in any category and anytime they desire. When asked why they do not have a web presence, a lot of individuals, entrepreneurs and companies shy away from the thought of having their own website due to less experience, more cost and ongoing maintenance to keep their information
updated. That was enough reason to create something for the businesses of Surrey to have their presence worldwide with help of an online directory. As it is seen worldwide, due to business modernization, print advertising and paper directories are costly, ineffective and get outdated in a very short time. Everyone is using internet to find information. It is quick and handy as it takes seconds as compared to minutes to find a listing on the internet. So why not give access to business owners to manage their own listing and their information t h e m s e l v e s . Surreydirectory.com is dedicated to help people to start, run and grow successful businesses in Surrey, from home-based business owners to highgrowth start-ups. SurreyDirectory.com is one of Surrey's largest online business directories offering an easy and user friendly way for consumers to find a local company anywhere in Surrey. Our new search engine scans through thousands of business profiles matching your keyword against the various details, all within a fraction of a second. Get listed and noticed on Surreydirectory.com. It provides exposure and converts our traffic into your clientele. It's easy and fast to list your business. Your business profile details provide you the ability to list your products and services, pictures, articles/news releases, company description and much more – add/edit all by yourself. Yes, you control your
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Anupy Singla's Cook Book Surrey Event Bestselling Indian cookbook author Anupy Singla's book event in Surrey on Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Chapters Bookstore (12101 72nd Avenue, Suite 100). Singla will lead a talk on the health and curative properties of traditional Indian spices. Many Indo-Canadian communities are at an elevated risk for heart disease, but incorporating unique spice blends into everyday habits can have a profoundly positive effect. This event is free and open to the public. Her newest cookbook, Indian for Everyone: The Home Cook's Guide to Traditional Favorites, includes more than 100 healthy recipes from India's varied regional traditions (including many vegan, vegetarian, and glutenfree variations). Keeping Kids Safe in Vancouver Dueck Downtown has made a commitment to families in Vancouver to help keep kids safe with the Safe and Sure Child Car Seat Installation Workshop Program. Chevrolet is working with Parachute, a Canadian charity dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives, to help educate parents and caregivers with hands-on instructions on car seat safety. The program offers free one-
on-one workshops with a certified car seat technician who will teach families and caregivers how to use and install car seats in any vehicle so children are safe for every ride no matter the make or model of their vehicle. Appointment registration is mandatory and available in advance of this workshop at www.safeandsure.ca. Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dueck Downtown, 888 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Senior Parivar: Vedic Hindu Cultural Society At 8321 140 Street, Surrey. Free flu shots on Sunday, November 16, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. by Dr. Saroj Kumar (President, PISA) and two other members of PISA who will also give some information on flu immunization. Tea and snacks will be served. Bring your medical care card with you. Financial Literacy Workshops Surrey Libraries has partnered with Vancity and Credit Counselling Society to help you boost your financial skills and learn how to protect yourself against fraud. * Identity Theft & Fraud by Vancity: Guildford Library - Tuesday, November 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Register at 604-598-7366. Go to: www.surreylibraries.ca Importance of Spiritual Practice in Daily Life Four free events in the Lower Mainland: Importance of Spiritual Practice in Daily Life. This topic will be conducted by Dragana Kislovski, a disci-
ple of Dr. Athavale, a saint and spiritual master from India from the Spiritual Science Research Foundation. They will speak various topics such as the purpose of human life, how to overcome problems in life which have the root cause in the spiritual dimension, how to overcome destiny, ensure a more happy life and how to live life in a more pure manner. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. The four events on the same topic will be conducted at four separate locations on different days: two in Vancouver and one each in Coquitlam and Surrey. * Vancouver on November 19, 5:30-7 p.m. at Babylon Yoga Studio, 3574 West 4th Avenue. * Coquitlam on November 21, 7-8:30 p.m. at Oasis Wellness Centre, 1111d Austin Avenue, Coquitlam. * Surrey on November 22, 3-4:30 p.m. at Healing Movements Yoga Centre, Unit 115-8377D – 128th Street. * Vancouver on November 23, 3-4:30 p.m. at Yoga in Daily Life, #200, 223 West Broadway. Contact details: dragana.k@ssrf.org DIVERSEcity’s Employer Appreciation & Networking Event DIVERScity Community Resources Society is hosting an Employer Appreciation & Networking Luncheon. Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade, will deliver the keynote address. This event will acknowledge local small and medium enterprises that have provided work experience placements to new Canadians who are eager to enter the Canadian job market. The event will be held at
the Surrey Central Library on Thursday, November 20. Successful stories and immigrant profiles will be featured, along with food. For more information, contact DIVERSEcity at es@dcrs.ca or call 604-547-2032. Festival MOSAIC 2014 MOSAIC’s signature fundraising gala is on November 20 and features a cultural fusion
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On Thursday, November 27 come join in a celebration. At our AGM, we’ll treat you to a 10-year retrospective, elect some dynamic new members to the board, and kick off our 11th year by reviewing our successes for 2014. A reception with food and wine will follow. Thursday, November
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All devotees are invited at the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Center of B.C. (3885 Albert Street, Burnaby) to participate in Lakhshacharan on Saturday, November 29 at 5 p.m. for Sai Birthday. Also being celebrated is 25 years of Lakhshacharan in Vancouver at VHP Temple. Program: 5:156:15 - Sai Bhajan / Kirtan; 6:307:15 p.m. - Sai Japa; 7:30 p.m. Priti Bhojan. Contact: Rajubhai Parekh at 604-327- 8259, Vijaybhai Dayal at 604-9865958; Kantibhai Patel at 604522-7989, or VHP Temple at 604-299-5922.
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Sales Secretary Clerk reqd. $22/hr, F/T, Pmt, Educ: High School. Exp: 1+ yr. & 6+ mths. at telemarketing or simi-
lar. Duties: Schedule & confirm sales appointments over the phone; order & maintain supplies; update clients through mail or phone regarding design catalogues & follow up with; Greet customers; Maintains customer database & stock maintenance on the computer system; Handle customer calls, Take payments, Prepare invoices & explain them the detail of invoices & payment over phone/email; Establish & maintain office procedures; arranging appointment & travel schedule; Call customer, handle complaints & enquiries, get feedback, compile their response to improve service standard; Call clients from data base & inform them about new products & payment offer; Take orders & relay it to the manufacture & sales; Contact current & potential clients by telephone & solicit sales; identify new leads from local directories & other sources; Call leads & tele market/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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Ethnic Cook (Indian Cuisine) reqd. $13.00/hr, F/T, Pmt., 1+ yrs. exp. Duties: Prepare & cook full course meals, individual dishes & foods including veg & Non Veg Curry like butter chicken, shahi paneer, etc & different kind of naans. Determine size of proportions, Ensure quality of food, Inspect kitchens & food service areas, Train & supervise kitchen staff, Work w/specialized cooking equipment, Organize & manage buffets & restaurant, Manage kitchen operations, Maintain inventory & records of food, supplies & equipment. Lang: basic English. Punjabi an asset. Contact: Jeet from Bharat Sweets & Restaurant in 15166 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC, V3R 3P1. Apply at bharatsw@yahoo.ca ********
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Electricians reqd, f/t, Pmt, $28.00/hr. 2yrs+ exp. or Degree/Diploma with 1 yr exp. Duties: Read circuit diagrams & electrical codes to determine wiring layouts. Install, repair the existing electric circuit and wiring system. Replace & repair electrical system, troubleshoot & isolate faults. Lang: English. Punjabi as asset. Work in various Locations in lower mainland BC.Contact: Gurdeep from Ankor Electrical Ltd. in 6855 128 St., Surrey, BC V3W4E1. Apply at ankorelect@hotmail.com or fax: 604-598-0834 ********
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Ethnic Cook (Pakistani & Indian Cuisine) reqd. $12.00/hr, F/T, Pmt., 2+ yrs. exp. 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,
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Train & supervise kitchen staff, Work with specialized cooking, Organize & manage buffets & banquets, Manage kitchen operations. Lang: basic English. Hindi an asset. Contact: Abbas from Madina Restaurant in 9320-120th St, Surrey, BC V3V4B8. Apply at madinarest@hotmail.com ********
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Truck/Diesel Mechanic reqd. $28.00/hr, F/T, Pmt, 2+ yrs exp. Duties: Adjust, repair or replace parts/components of truck & truck trailer systems (chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering and fuel; hydraulic, electrical, electronic, structural & brake systems. Lang: English (Punjabi as asset). Contact: Sarvpreet from AJ Boyal Truck Repair in 214730 66 Ave, Surrey, BC. Apply at ajb_jobs@yahoo.ca or fax 778-5930196 ********
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Grocery Store Supervisor reqd. Sal $18/hr, F/t, Pmt, 1+ yr exp. High School reqd. Duties: Supervise, coordinate & schedule staff, Assign duties, Resolve customer complaints, Supply shortages, Prepare reports on sales volumes & grocery, Maintain sales records for inventory, Train new staff. Lang: Basic English. Knowledge of Punjabi or Spanish as asset. Location: 32234 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T1W8. Contact Simar from Guru Nanak Market at gurumkt@hotmail.com or fax: 604-746-4696 ********
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2 Food Counter Attendants reqd. Sal $11/hr, FT & PT, Pmt, high school an asset, No exp. reqd. Duties: Take customers' orders. Prepare, heat & finish simple food items. Serve customers at counters. Clean electrical appliances. Peel, slice & trim foodstuffs. Portion & wrap foods. Pack take-out food. Receive payment from customers. Keep the record of quantities of food used. Clean tables & chairs. Lang: English. Contact Ramesh from Subway in 7289 Knight St, Vancouver, BC, V5P2W9 Canada. Apply at subway_resto_van@yahoo.ca or fax: 604-428-0123 ********
dec6
Graphic Designer reqd. Sal$22.50/hr, F/t, Pmt, degree or diploma holder related to graphic design, 1+ yrs. exp. Duties include producing designs and illustrations as per clients needs, preparing sketches, layout, specifications for design and consulting with clients about designs to be produced ; Lang: English and Punjabi. Location: 11996 95 Avenue, Delta, BC V4C6S2 Contact: Vikas from Ultimate Signs apply at Ultimatesign@hotmail.com or fax : 604-584-2152 ********
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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: 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 ********
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Truck/Diesel Mechanic reqd. $28.00/hr, F/T, Pmt, 2+ yrs exp. Duties: Adjust, repair or replace parts/components of truck & truck trailer systems (chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering and fuel; hydraulic, electrical, electronic, structural & brake systems. Lang: English (Punjabi as asset). Contact: Sarvpreet from AJ Boyal Truck Repair in 214730 66 Ave, Surrey, BC. Apply at ajb_jobs@yahoo.ca or fax 778-593-0196 ********
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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 ********
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Curry chef required in Burnaby area. Minimum 3 yrs exp. Please contact Surinder at 778 -240-0681 **********
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We are hiring a child caregiver who could live at our home in surrey at (177101A 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
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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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Newton sweets & restaurant dba bhaia sweets& restaurant, #105-13753 72 avenue, surrey, bc, requiresonefull time permanentcook (indian sweet maker). cookwill be responsible for making indian traditional sweet dishes like gulab jamun, burfi, kaju 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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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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4 Full time Insulator 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 Insulators. 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 fouryear apprenticeship program or A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in insulating is usually required to be eligible for trade certification. Language Requirement: Functional English language is required for this position. Duties: Apply insulation materials to plumbing, air-handling, heating, cooling and air conditioning systems and walls, floors and ceilings of buildings and other structures, to prevent or reduce the passage To Apply: please send your resumes to Email: jobs@elegantventure.ca. Fax: 604 543 2159
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Ashiana Restaurant need urgently one Cook , Cook helper and waitress at Vancouver location (Kingsway and Knight St.). For more information please call 604-671-0322 ********
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Curry venture Inc. DBA Desi2go restaurant needs 2 full time Indian Sweet Makers for Indian Cuisine. Sal 15.00/hour, 40 hours a week. Must be expert in making all kind of Indian Sweet e.g. Ladoo, Burfi, GulabJamun, Ras Malai, Jalebi etc. .In addition to restaurant cooking, cooks should also be able to make large quantities of food for outside caterings. Please fax your resume to 604-592-6361 or mail at 102, 13916 Grosvenor Rd , Surrey, BC V3R5M6. ********
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Ashiana Restaurant in Surrey looking for kitchen helper and waitress for more info Please Call 604593-5458 **********
I, Avtar Singh son of Mohinder Pal, holder of Indian Passport No M2359755, issued at Vancouver on 07/10/2014, permanent resident of Village – Bidhipur, PO – N.I.T Jalandhar, PIN 144011, Punjab, India and presently residing at 12315 64th Ave,Surrey,BC, Canada do hereby change my name from Avtar Singh to Avtar Bhatti, with immediate effect.
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WORKERS NEEDED Alliance glass doors (GLASS COMPANY) needs workers immediately. No Experience required, we will train you.
TUTOR AVAILABLE Science and Math Tutor available for the students from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Can come to your place to teach your children.
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CLASS ONE DRIVERS REQUIRED
FRAMER NEEDED Sirwal Construction Ltd. (Office Address: 11831–82 Ave, Delta, BC, V4C 2C6) is looking individuals for the position of "FRAMER" on permanent and full time equivalent.
Apna Y xpress Ltd. (Corporate office address: 12139 – 94A Avenue, Surrey BC, V3V 1M2) required 3 PERMANENT AND FULL TIME CLASS ONE LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS.
Responsible for establishing a structure of walls, beams and ceilings. Must be able to look at blueprint plans, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements for the intended building to determine which tools and materials will be needed for the job. Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools. Build all of the elements required for floor, and interior and exterior wall and roof systems. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials. Designs, lays groundwork by measuring, marking and arranging materials with building codes in mind. Build foundations, install floor beams, lay sub flooring and erect walls and roof systems. Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding and hardware. Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments. Will use nails, screws, staples, or adhesive to link the materials in construction. Required to double check the accuracy of your work using levels, rules and surveying tools. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools necessary to accomplish assigned work. Knowledge of mathematical, technical and critical thinking skills. Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
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By Cedric Hughes
TAKATA Corporation is a Japanese based automotive parts company with production facilities on four continents. Founded in 1933 in Shiga Japan, in the early 1950s it began developing car seat belts then child restraint systems and, by 1988, airbags. As of 2014, Takata airbags are in 20 percent of the vehicles manufactured worldwide by many of the major automotive manufacturers. Recently, the history of Takata airbags has been expanded by The New York Times newspaper (http://www.nytimes.co m/2014/09/12/business/a ir-bag-flaw-long-knownl e d - t o recalls.html?_r=1) to include a series of interconnected timelines involving a number of its automotive manufacturer customers and US federal regulatory investigators. The “Honda” timeline, for example, as related by the above newspa-
per: (Note – these reports suggesting malfunction appear to be allegations and not facts established by a court of law.) * 2004 – “An air bag exploded in a Honda Accord … in Alabama, shooting out metal fragments and injuring the car’s driver. … Honda and …[Takata] deemed it “an anomaly” and did not issue a recall or seek the involvement of federal safety regulators.” * 2007 – “Three additional ruptures [of Takata airbags were] reported to Honda ... Honda settled [each of these but] … did not issue a safety recall until late 2008, and then for only a small fraction — about 4,200 — of its vehicles… * April 2009 – “An air bag in J G’s Honda Civic, which was not among the recalled vehicles, exploded after a minor accident in Orlando, Fla. The air bag explosion sent a two-inch piece of shrapnel flying. When highway troopers found Ms. G, then 26, with blood gushing from a gash in her neck, they were baffled by the extent of her injuries. At Honda, engineers soon linked the accident to the previous ruptures.”
* May 2009 – “A P , 18, was killed in Midwest City, Okla., when the air bag in her 2001 Honda Accord exploded out of her steering wheel after a minor crash. … Honda filed only the required early warning reports on these incidents, which do not allow for specifics about the ruptures.” * November 2009 – “Honda’s air bag problems caught the attention of federal regulators, … But the agency closed its inquiry after only six months, saying there was “insufficient information” to suggest [failure] to take timely action. * December 2009 – “A Honda Accord driven by G R, 33, hit a mail truck in Richmond, Va. Her air bag exploded, propelling shrapnel into her neck and chest, and she bled to death in front of her three children…” * April 2010 – “…A 2001 Honda Civic driven by 24-year-old K W exploded as she was stopped at a traffic light in Morrow, Ga. Metal shards punctured her neck, causing profuse bleeding, strokes and seizures… .” * December 2011 – “Honda reported its death and injury tallies
to regulators only in a confidential submission … when it issued its fifth recall for the rupture defect. * June 2014 – “A lowspeed accident involving a 2005 Honda Accord in
Los Angeles caused the car’s driver air bag “to ‘detonate,’ sending hot metal and plastic shrapnel into the cabin… Honda has since expanded its recall to include vehicles regis-
tered in California.” The truth of the matter regarding malfunction remains to be seen. Anyone who remembers the “runaway Audi” hysteria may remain cautious.
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