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Barj Dhahan forced to bow out of Liberal nomination race, supporters lash out at party BY RATTAN MALL FOR the past week sources had been telling me that federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau had been pressuring Vancouver entrepreneur Barj Dhahan to drop out of the Liberal nomination race for Vancouver South riding in favour of Lt. Col. (retd.) Harjit Singh Sajjan, a former Vancouver Police officer. In spite of several phone calls to Dhahan about this over the past few days asking him about this development, he refused to return my calls.
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Cabbie back to work after VOICE story: Alleges he was called ‘raghead’, Premier and ministers pressured company to suspend him BY RATTAN MALL THE Black Top cabbie who was suspended last week on Friday was asked by the company to return to work after the VOICE’s online story - “Black Top cabbie alleges passenger he ejected called him ‘raghead’, Premier and ministers pressured company to suspend him” - on Monday. Kewal Singh Toor told The VOICE he finally returned to work on Thursday. THIS was our story on Monday: EVER heard of Premier Christy Clark and 11 ministers firing off emails to the authorities when a horrific murder or rape takes place? Well, these politicians did exactly that to put pressure on the Black Top cab company to fire a driver, says the man who faced their wrath, Kewal Singh Toor – the Black top cabbie who was first defended by his company and then suddenly suspended! Why? Because the woman who complained is from Clark’s Kelwona riding and is believed to have campaigned for her, it is alleged. Why else would Clark and 11 ministers do what they did? A TV station first reported last week that Michelle Gibbons of Kelowna and her six-yearold kid, Brody, who has cerebral palsy and Marfan syndrome, were given a taxi voucher for the airport by
Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. She alleged that less than 30 minutes later, the Black Top cabbie suddenly kicked them out of the vehicle because he said he needed “a paying customer.” Saif Ullah, a Black Top general manager, told Global News that the voucher clearly stated “Yellow Cab” and that only that company gets paid. He said the driver “actually took her back” and defended the cabbie. But then suddenly, the story changed as the cabbie was suspended on Friday and the taxi company apologized to Gibbons. The incident also resulted in the cab companies to agree to accept all vouchers. Sounded like a great story. But was it really so? TOOR phoned me on Monday with his side of the story – and some SHOCKING REVELATIONS – that were RELUCTANTLY CONFIRMED by the president of the cab company. Toor said he ejected the passenger ONLY AFTER he was racially abused by Gibbons when he insisted that she wait for another company’s cab as the voucher would be of no value to him. He pointed out that the government’s own rules state that if somebody abuses a cabbie, they are not allowed in the vehicle. He told The VOICE: “My fault was that when she gave me the wrong voucher I told her to wait for another taxi and she told me that she would miss her flight and insisted
that I should take her to the airport. But when she started abusing me, I refused to do so. Our company sent another vehicle for her and she did not miss her flight.” Toor alleged that she called him a “RAGHEAD” and said: “You stupid [guy]. You go back where you came from.” He said: “When she called me ‘raghead,’ I said ‘get out of my cab’.” Toor said that Gibbons is from Clarks’ Kelowna riding and alleged that she and her family campaigned for the Premier. That is why, he added, when he went to work on Friday, “I was told Christy Clark and 11 ministers emailed to the company,” demanding action against him. Even the PTB (Passenger Transportation Board), whose office opens at 8:30 a.m., reportedly sent an email at 7:30 a.m., asking the cab company what they were doing about the case, said Toor. He added: “With all this pressure, these guys were scared and took action against me.” His wife emailed Clark, defending her husband. She noted that he was such a hard working cabbie. She said he used to work in a mill and after it closed down, he started driving a taxi. She wrote that the Kelowna family had campaigned for her and that’s why she got her husband punished by listening to only one side of the story. His wife pointed out to
Christy that the Kelowna complainant called her husband a RAGHEAD and noted that in the SIKH RELIGION the TURBAN has huge significance. WHEN I phoned Amrik Mahil, President of Black Top Cabs, I had a tough time making him admit that Clark and her ministers flooded him with emails and that he was aware that the cabbie had been called a “raghead.” The conversation, which is taped, went like this: VOICE: “Are you aware that he was abused?” Mahil hesitates and then responds: “That’s the driver’s point of view. ... That’s what the driver is telling you.” VOICE: “He didn’t tell you that?” Mahil: “You’ve got to look at everything.” VOICE: “But did he or did he not tell you that?” Mahil: “Yeah, we have an idea.” VOICE: “Is it true that the Premier’s office and about 11 ministers sent emails on this?” Mahil doesn’t answer the question directly and I cut in: “But you are not answering my question! ... I am asking you did 11 ministers or so sent emails to your company to pressure you to suspend the driver?” Mahil: “No, nobody pressured us to suspend him.” VOICE: “But did they or did they not send you emails?” Mahil: “Yes, but emails might come, but they didn’t pressure us. Nobody pressured
us to do. Actually [we did¸] what`s good for the company. Never mind what Premier tells me.” VOICE: “So it’s good for the company where a driver gets abused and, according to the rules he’s allowed to reject a passenger if he’s abused, and you are saying that you are doing that for the good of the company?” Mahil: “No. No, I didn’t say nothing of that nature. .. You just listened to his point of view.” VOICE: “So that’s why I am asking you for your point of view. You are not answering my questions.” Mahil: “We took his opinion. We took the lady’s opinion. We did everything.” VOICE: “Was he or was he not abused?” Mahil: “Was he abused first or was he abused second? That’s the question you’ve got to ask yourself.” VOICE: “No, but he was nevertheless abused, right?” Mahil: “Yeah, but I am not going to answer any of those questions ... You want to ask any questions, come to my office.” VOICE: “Why was he suspended?” Mahil: “He was suspended because he didn’t do his job properly. It’s as simple as that – nothing more than that.” Mahil kept insisting that I come to his office, and I told him I didn’t need to – he could answer all the questions on the phone. I pointed out to him that I had given him a fair chance to respond.
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“This is nothing more than a backdoor appointment” CONTINUED FROM 1 the end for the best interests of our community, for also the best interests of the party.” I asked him if he was going to stick to the party or whether he was having second thoughts about it. Dhahan said: “Well you know we are obviously disappointed. I am disappointed, so are nearly 3,500-4,000 members who with open hearts joined the party. But it is what it is. As for me, for my family, for a lot of our friends, our own values and the things that we believe in and the things that we want in this country in the future are the ones that we believe the Liberal Party best expresses those.” I asked Dhahan if it’s true that he was offered another riding, but he declined the offer. Dhahan said: “There were talks and I was offered another riding, but as we thought about it, for me Vancouver South is home. My wife’s family has been here for six decades, mine for almost five decades, the whole riding is like our own home and I can’t go elsewhere – this is where it was!” He added: “Things happen in life. Things happen in politics. If I have withdrawn this time, it does not mean that in the future I will not seek nominations.” LATER on Thursday, Jagdeep Sanghera fired off the following letter to the “Vancouver South Federal Liberal EDA Executive”: IT is with great sadness that I resign from the position of Election Readiness on the Vancouver South Federal Liberal EDA Executive. I have been an active and loyal Liberal for 30 years but feel compelled to cease holding an official position in a Party that is clearly not following the Leader's call and the public expectations for fair and open nomination
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meetings. In that time I have served in many capacities such as Membership Chair of the Liberal Party of Canada in BC, President of Vancouver/Burnaby South (two terms), Vice President Vancouver South, etc. I have given my time and money over and over again during elections. The EDA was given the gift of two fine, qualified candidates, Barj Dhahan and Harjit Sajjan, to run for nomination and we could have used this to build great publicity but the Green Light committee and Bruce Young have ensured that a decent and ethical man has had his reputation dragged through the mud by accusing him of fraudulently signing up members and thus guaranteeing bad publicity. This was done for the sole purpose of ensuring that only one candidate was green lit for the nomination process. If some of Barj's volunteers signed up members incorrectly and thus had not followed Barj's instructions to them, then the party should just remove these people from the membership list. Or the Party can do a complete membership audit in BC as there are many rumours of other EDAs having increased their membership lists without following all of the rules but only Barj's memberships were audited. This has been a problem within the Party for many years and is ignored for years or they only apply the rules against some candidates and not others. The Party needs to focus on finding ways to stop this from happening instead of just happily keeping the thousands of dollars raised and only auditing when it wants to ensure that one candidate does not have to actually win a nomination meeting to become the candidate. I note that they haven't said that they will refund the over 3,000 members that Barj signed up. This is nothing more than a backdoor appointment. The Leader has the
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right in our Liberal Party of Canada's constitution to appoint candidates where he thinks it is necessary and I, for one support that right. If he wanted Harjit to be the candidate without having to fight and win a nomination then he should have appointed him. It would then be on his shoulders as to whether the decision was the correct one. Instead the Party has played games and jerked around Barj so that Harjit was nominated without a contest. This is going to cause political problems not only in Vancouver South but in surrounding EDAs as many of our members and voters will view this as a dishonest process and will not give their support to a Party that talks one way but acts another. If Harjit had beaten Barj in a fair contest this would not be an issue although I suspect that Barj would have won, which is why the Party has decided to go the dishonest route. I thought that after the disastrous election results of 2011 that we had learnt some hard lesson regarding how we govern ourselves but with just a sniff of possible electoral victory we have reverted back to type with dirty politics coming into play. ANYWAY, last March I had warned about this in my RATTAN’S RUMBLE column. This is what I wrote back then about Vancouver South: THAT’S the controversial riding where then-Liberal federal minister Herb Dhaliwal was forced to quit by that petty-minded then-Liberal leader Paul Martin who encouraged his poodles led by Shinder Purewal to take over the riding executive because Dhaliwal had been a loyal Jean Chretien supporter. Martin, after having used Purewal to do his dirty work, dumped him and parachuted NDPturned-Liberal Ujjal Dosanjh into the riding.
Dosanjh narrowly lost to Conservative Wai Young in the last election and with Trudeau’s popularity, the Liberals hope to win back the riding. The Liberals have two fresh faces: well-known Vancouver entrepreneur Barj S. Dhahan and Lt. Col. Harjit Singh Sajjan, the first Sikh in Canada to take command of a British Columbia regiment. According to my sources, Trudeau actually favours Sajjan who received a prominent role at the Liberal convention in Montreal two weeks ago when he introduced the star speaker Lt. General (retired) Andrew Leslie. But as Trudeau has declared that there will be open nominations, all he can do is give hints or put pressure on Dhahan through others. But I am told Dhahan is not one to back down and enjoys the support of the Khalsa Diwan Society’s Ross Street Gurdwara executive. Since both of them are prominent personalities, their nomination battle will be watched keenly. Sajjan joined the British Columbia Regiment as a trooper in 1989 and was commissioned in the regiment in 1991. He was promoted to captain in 1995 and to major in 2005. Established in 1883, the regiment is said to be the oldest military unit in Vancouver, and has received 40 battle honours in its history, according to information on his Facebook. Sajjan will have to quit the military soon to kick off his political campaign. Dhahan has managed to get himself a great deal of publicity recently in both the ethnic and mainstream media by doing stuff like starting the Dhahan International Punjabi Literature Prize with an endowment fund of $2.5 million. The Vancouver Sun has featured articles titled “Vancouver entrepreneur Barj Dhahan has found success in business; satisfaction in spirituality” and “Alumni come to the rescue
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Premier Christy Clark stands by Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk OOPS, he forgot! A d v a n c e d Education Minister Amrik Virk’s memory loss recovered rapidly when, thanks to a whistleblower at Kwantlen Po l y t e c h n i c University, the NDP released emails that showed Virk did participate in the discussions about a hidden bonus for thenUniversity of Regina Amrik Virk dean of business Photo by Chandra Bodalia Ann Lavack to lure her to become vicepresident academic (VPA) for KPU. Virk, who was an RCMP inspector when he was on the KPU board of governors in April 2011, emailed: "Given the low pay level of a VPA at Kwantlen and the difficulty in drawing candidates within the current pay scale, the research leave is one way to 'top' off the pay level." Virk said he had forgotten about the email. Virk told the media that the emails are from an old RCMP account he doesn’t have access to any longer. But now he would forward the documents to assistant deputy minister Rob Mingay, who had conducted a review earlier. The Opposition wanted Virk out of the cabinet, but he told the media it was up to Premier Christy Clark. Finance Minister Mike de Jong came to Virk’s defence, telling media that Virk had already admitted to his past disclosure inadequacies. He ordered a renewed investigation of the new emails. On Thursday, at the end of the legislative session, Premier Christy Clark made it crystal clear that Virk would stay put. She asserted: “I have absolute confidence in the work that the minister is doing.” Clark added: “The minister made a mistake. He’s admitted that, and he’s apologized for doing that. In the meantime, he has continued to do excellent work on behalf of the people of British Columbia. He continues to enjoy my full confidence in doing that.” Then she lashed back at the NDP reminding them of what she called a “train wreck of ethical lapses under the previous NDP government.”
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Kaboom Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA net huge success KABOOM Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts’ huge success last Sunday (November 23) at Apex Martial Arts in Richmond, making their head coach Kabir Bath beam with great pride. Eleven competitors, some
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Surrey wrestler Jimsher Sidhu headed to South Dakota State University JIMSHER Sidhu, currently a member of the Rustom Wrestling Club in Surrey, has earned a Division 1 scholarship to South Dakota State University. He is trained by Harjit Phelwan of Surrey. Earlier, Jimsher was with Khalsa Wrestling Club. According to GoJacks.com, the official website of South Dakota State Athletics, South Dakota State head wrestling coach Chris Bono announced the signing of Jimsher Sidhu to the 2014-15 Jackrabbit wrestling recruiting class. He signed his National Letter of Intent indicating his plan to enroll to SDSU in the fall. “Jimmy is truly a diamond
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Amar Dhesi awarded 2014 Junior World Championships Gold Medal
AFTER a doping case following the 2014 Junior World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, freestyle wrestler Geno Petriashvili (120 kg) has been disqualified and Canada’s Amar Dhesi wins the gold medal and the championship title. Dhesi is the first IndoCanadian to win a gold medal at the Junior World
Championships in freestyle wrestling. Dhesi becomes one of a handful of men’s freestylers (senior and other) to bring home the coveted title. Daniel Igali was the last Canadian male to win a Senior World Championship title in men’s freestyle in 1999. Alfred Wurr won the Espoir World Championship
title in men’s freestyle in 1989. “This news results in Canada winning its first male Junior World Wrestling Championship in 25 years,” says Wrestling Canada Lutte Executive Director Tamara Medwidsky. “Wrestling Canada Lutte celebrates this news and congratulates Amar and his coaches for
their hard work and preparation.” The Oregon State University Beavers wrestler had won three straight matches (over Korea’s Kim Seongsu, Turkey’s Yusuf Dede, and USA's Adam Coon, former Cadet World Champion) at the August 2014 event before losing to Petriashvili the defending champion. The 2014 Junior World Wrestling Championship title follows his 2014 Junior Pan Am Championship gold medal performance in Toronto in June. Dhesi has been attending Oregon State University on a full-ride scholarship since September 2013. Dhesi was coached by his father, Balbir Dhesi, an out-
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Gurjit Dhillon who caused death of Pritam Benning in 2009 accident given full parole GURJIT Singh Dhillon was convicted of dangerous driving causing the death of Pritam Benning, 83, in Surrey in September 2009 and sentenced to one year in jail in April 2013 followed by two years of probation. He was also banned from driving for five years. In November 2012, Surrey Provincial Court Judge James Jardine found Dhillon, who had been following a yellow Corvette in his black Corvette, intentionally engaged in risky driving as he sped around a Honda Accord at the green light while trying to change lanes and spun out of control. Benning was severely injured when he was hit by the black Corvette at a bus stop on 72nd Avenue at 128th Street on September 17, 2009, and
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Human remains found in Langley those of David Thanh Lam of Edmonton who had criminal record THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced on Thursday that the human remains found in Langley were those of 34year-old Edmonton resident David Thanh Lam, who was known to police and had a criminal record dating back to 1998. His next-of-kin have been notified. “The cause of death will remain holdback evidence and while the motive has not been confirmed, investigators believe it to be linked to criminal activity,” said Staff-Sgt. Jennifer Pound. On November 25, just before 10:30 a.m., the Langley RCMP responded to the 24700-block of 64th Avenue for what was called in as a possible body in that location. Upon attendance police located human remains off the side of the road and evidence in the early stages suggested that the individual was a victim of homicide. The remains being badly burned and an autopsy was held Thursday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877551-4448, or, if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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At City of Surrey’s Tree Lighting Festival to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 at City Hall Plaza. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, mayor-elect Linda Hepner and Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk were there as the switch was flipped on the 55-foot Christmas tree. Photos by Chandra Bodalia
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Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island, BC, where I grew up. A mill was built there MY Book “PALDI: Two Cultures, One by Mayo Singh Manhas in the early 20th Heart”, was inspired by a small village century, and as workers immigrated to called Paldi, situated several miles from Canada from India, China and Japan a settlement was established. It is probably Canada’s earliest example of several ethnic groups living and working together harmoniously as one large family. Cultural differences enriched the village, giving it a unique blend of traditions, food and language. It was home to all, but as time passed, the mill closed, and nearly all the families moved away. When I was a young child, however, it was a thriving village of about 1,000 inhabitants. I was often taken to Paldi by my Qualify as a Certified father for a Sunday drive, and I International Trade Professional was mesmerized by the old wooden houses, the general (CITP®). store and the sight of women in colourful Punjabi suits and men wearing turbans. Scents of exotic spices wafted from open doors, and I felt as though I’d entered a magical world, unlike t Industry-validated designation for anything I’d experienced previinternational business professionals ously. The elementary school in Paldi t Includes a Canadian Professional Sales only went up to grade five, and Association designation then the children were bussed to my school in Lake Cowichan. t Canada Student Loans-approved program Every class had its share of Paldi kids, and I was fascinated GO PLACES. Speak to a program adviser by the clothing, accents and today and find out how you can earn a worldquiet demureness of the girls recognized credential in business. with their long braided hair. I became close friends with two of the girls, and when I was about 15, I attended the wedding of young Sikh woman who was a friend of my family. It was an enchanting ceremony in the Gurdwara, and later a sumptuous meal served outside, where we sat on the grass under a Ashton College | Vancouver, BC sunny sky.
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in Gujarat; I couldn’t even locate it on a map. I decided to see if any of the Mayo family still lived in the Duncan area, and was delighted to find that Rajindi (son of Mayo Singh) and his wife Joan still lived in their home outside the remains of the village. Joan, Rajindi and their son Robin were immensely helpful and, as Robin and his wife had recently visited Paldi, Punjab, I was able to see a few photos of the village. I tried as best I could to memorize what I saw, and to create from them the setting for the India part of my book. I had sought permission from a Punjabi author to use one of her poems, and we had started up a correspondence. Nirupama invited me to speak at the Chandigarh Press Club in 2010, and again in 2012 to speak at Dikshant International School. This second time she took me on one of the most thrilling
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Required: Cook of indian Sweets(desserts) for New Bahia Sweet Shop & Restaurant Ltd., 5740 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2Z5. Duties: Preparing Indian desserts from scratch, planning & directing preparation activities, consulting with clients regarding weddings, banquets and speciality functions adn ensuring meeting quality standards for preparation of desserts, estimating food requirements and supervising activities of other cooks in desserts making Salary: $38,000.00 per annum. Full time position with 40 hours per week. Send Resume to : New Bahia Sweets Shop & Restaurant Ltd. 5740 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5W 2Z5. ********
dec6
Taste if India restaurant needs waiters and waiteresses & Kitchen helper. . Experience not necessary. Apply in person at 1282 - Robson St., Vancouver, BC. For more information please call 604-838-4232
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nov22
"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.co m" ********
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Req’ F/T and live-in for1 Live-In Caregiver for an elderly person to work in a private home located at the intersection of 80 Avenue and 134 St., Surrey, BC. Duties:Plan and prepare meals and clean up after; some cleaning and ironing as required; run errands: pick up medications, grocery shopping, etc.; provide companionship; accompany to walks, appointments, events; promote physical activities as requested; make sure that medications are taking according schedules; other related duties as required. Wage: $10.50/hr. Minimum 1 year experience as a Live-In Caregiver or 6 months training program in child care of related fields and completion of Secondary Education. Apply by email at jaswantsomal@yahoo.ca. Attention Jaswant Singh Somal. ********
dec13
Req’ F/T year round work for 2 Food Service Supervisor to work JMG Enterprises Inc. dba Subway Sandwiches and Salads at Unit 18-2047 Sumas Way, Abbotsford BC V2S 8H6 or by email atjmg_bc@yahoo.ca. Duties: Supervises personnel and ensures all duties are performed correctly, prepares weekly work schedules and assigns duties to other attendants; maintains and monitors inventory and assists with purchasing functions as needed; prepare sales reports, perform other duties as required. Wage: $12.00. Skills required: Minimum 2 years experience working in retail position, supervisory experience is an asset. Fluent in English. Able to work late nights and early morning shifts. Apply by mail of email at jmg_bc@yahoo.ca ********
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Req’ F/T year round work for 1 Truck Driver Long Haul to work for Asistic Transport Ltd., located on 21001 84 Ave. Langley, BC V2Y 0A6. Work across Canada and the US. Duties: plan trip logistics and documents; perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection on vehicle; ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements; communicate with dispatcher. Wage: $23.00/hr. Skills required: Class 1 Driver’s License, minimum 1 year experience as long haul truck driver. Apply by mail or email at asistictransport@yahoo.com
dec13
Req’ F/T and live-in for1 Live-In Caregiver for an elderly person to work in a private home located at the intersection of 144 St. and 72A Avenue, Surrey, BC. Duties:Plan and prepare meals and clean up after; some cleaning and ironing as required; run errands: pick up medications, grocery shopping, etc.; provide companionship; accompany to walks, appointments, events; promote physical activities as requested; make sure that medications are taking according schedules; other related duties as required. Wage: $10.50/hr. Skills and education: Minimum 1 year experience as a Live-In Caregiver or 6 months training program in child care of related fields and completion of Secondary Education. Apply by email at jkashminder@yahoo.ca. Attention Kashminder Johal. ********
required: Class 1 Driver’s License, minimum 1 years experience as long haul truck driver. Apply by mail or email at mjrdhillon@gmail.com.
dec13
Req’ F/T year round work for 2 Truck Drivers Long Haul to work for M. D. Transport Co. Ltd., located on 1683 Mt. Lehman Rd. Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H6. Work across Canada and the US. Duties: plan trip logistics and documents; perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection on vehicle; ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements; communicate with dispatcher. Wage: $23.00/hr. Skills
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Req’ F/T year round work for 1 Carpenter to work for HSB Finishing Carpentry located at 31412 Springhill Ct., Abbotsford, BC V2T 4J9 and lower Mainland. Duties: Ability to interpret blueprints and sketches; measure, fits and installs door and window frames and hardware, prepares layouts following specs; ability to perform calculations and operate power and hand tools. Wage: $26.00/hr. Skills required: minimum 2 years experience carpenter is required. Apply by mail of email at hsbcarpentry@yahoo.com ********
dec13
Live-in Caregiver for 2 children req’ F/T year round work in a private home located in Langley, BC. Duties: Supervise and tend for children at the children’s house; prepare meals and feed children; take children out for walks, park as per parent’s instructions; perform cleaning duties and laundry related to the children; maintain a healthy and safe environment for children at home, bathe, dress, feed and prepare children for naps according to schedule. Wage: $10.50/hr. Skills required: Minimum 1 year experience as a Live-In Caregiver or 6 months training program in child care of related fields and completion of Secondary Education. Apply by email to Mr. Harpreet Kaur Hundal at hundal_2014@yahoo.ca ********
dec13
Req’ F/T year round work for 3 Plumbing positions to work for Rahelu Plumbing & Heating Ltd., located on 111-8299 129 St., Surrey, BC V3W 0A6, to work in Surrey and the lower mainland area . Duties: Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems; locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors; cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings; test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges. Wage: $25.00/hr. Skills required: Trade Diploma/Certificate in Plumbing. Minimum 2 years experience as
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Req’ F/T year round work for 1 Drywall Installer Supervisor to work for 777 Constructions Ltd., located at 6603 Fraser St., Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6, to work in the lower mainland area . Duties: Supervises and coordinates work for drywall installers; establishes methods to meet schedules, coordinates with other contractors; resolves workers problems and implements measures to increase productivity and work quality; orders material and prepares progress reports; trains workers, implements safety procedures and policies. Wage: $34.00/hr. Skills required: Minimum 2 years experience as a supervisor in the same industry is required. Apply by fax 778-858-7315 or email at mandeep.virk777@yahoo.ca ********
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Req’ F/T year round work for 3 Warehouse Workers to work for Rolls Right Industries Ltd., located on 2864 Norland Ave., Burnaby BC V5B 3A6 and Lower Mainland. Duties: load and unload products, equipments and materials; ability to organized, sort, count and weight equipment or material; packing and unpacking equipment and/or material; move furniture, equipment and household appliances on and off trucks; other related duties as required. Apply by mail or email at rollsright2864@yahoo.ca ********
dec13
HIRING: Long Haul Truck Drivers North Coast Trucking Ltd. requires Class 1 (with air brake endorsement) Long Haul Truck Drivers for hauling loads throughout North America. Job duties include: Operate and drive articulated trucks to transport goods. 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/hour for 50 hrs/week. Apply by mail or in person at 1930 Queen Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J2or Fax: 604-850-3370 or email: nctruck@telus.net *******
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HIRING: Long Haul Truck Drivers Harlens Trucking Ltd. requires Class 1 (with air brake endorsement) Long Haul Truck Drivers for hauling loads throughout North America. Job duties include: Operate and drive articulated trucks to transport goods. Plan travel schedule and routes. Conduct pre-trip inspection. Monitor vehicle's performance. Maintain log book. Must know English. Min. 1 year experience reqd. $23.50/hour for 50 hrs/week. Apply by mail or in person at 10716 Scott Rd. Surrey BC V3V4G6 Fax: 604-957-5265 *******
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Store Supervisors are needed to work for Cedar Hills Husky by mail or in person at 10178 128 St. Surrey, BC V3T 2Y9 in Surrey, BC. Full time year round work. $ 18.00/hr. Minimum 2 years experience working in retail position, supervisory experience is an asset. Fluent in English. Able to work late nights and early morning shifts. Duties: Supervises personnel, prepares weekly reports and employees schedules. Monitors inventory. Prepares sales reports. Other duties as required. Apply to Cedar Hills Husky by mail or in person at 10178 128 St. Surrey, BC V3T 2Y9 or by email at bc.husky@yahoo.ca.
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LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS Accord Transportation Ltd. 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 + Benefits for 50hrs/week. Email resumes at jobs@accordtransportation.com or Fax: 604-575-7510 or mail at 801, 17665 66A Avenue, Surrey, BC Canada V3S2A7 *******
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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 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 ********
dec6
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 ********
dec6
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 ********
dec6
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
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food, Determine size of proportions, Estimate food requirements & costs, Inspect kitchens & food service areas, 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 ********
dec6
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 2-14730 66 Ave, Surrey, BC. Apply at ajb_jobs@yahoo.ca or fax 778-593-0196 ********
dec6
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 ********
stuffs. 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 ********
dec6
Free Male & Female English Bulldog To A Good Home If Interested Contact : ( richardwilson893@hotmail.com ) For More Information ********
dec20
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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 food-
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Sai Birthday 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: 5:15-6:15 - Sai 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 VHP Temple at 604-299-5922. Richmond Fire-Rescue: Community Lighting of Fire Halls Each day from December 1 to 5, one of five fire halls will open its doors to everyone in the community to come out and enjoy the season. One lucky visitor will be chosen to turn on the switch to bring the lights and decorations to life at each of the participating fire halls. Blaze, the Richmond Fire-Rescue mascot, will be greeting people, and fire fighters will be sharing important fire safety information including kitchen safety, smoke alarms and seasonal fire safety. Visitors can peruse displays and a video and take home helpful handout. In addition, visitors can enjoy the holiday season with cake and refreshments, crafts and more. The Lighting of Fire Halls takes place each day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The schedule: * Monday, December 1: Brighouse Fire Station, 6960 Gilbert Road * Tuesday, December 2: Steveston Fire Station, 11011 No. 2 Road * Wednesday, December 3: Sea Island Fire Station, 3911 Russ Baker Way * Thursday, December 4: Shellmont Fire Station, 9400 No.4 Road * Friday, December 5: Hamilton Fire Station, 22451 Westminster Highway. For more information on fire safety, call 604-278-5131 or visit www.richmond.ca/safety/firerescue
(Main) Branch, Community Place Room, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413, or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/events. Presenter is Patricia Cruz, home care manager with 23 years’ experience in seniors’ services. Surrey Libraries On Wednesday, December 3, 7-8:30 p.m., as part of Surrey Libraries’ Authors Among Us Series, join local authors at the Guildford Library for a panel discussion on overcoming life challenges. Meet authors who have written about life’s curveballs, big or small. Explore the different ways we can cope and triumph over challenges in an increasingly complex world. Call 604-598-7366 to save your spot. Authors featured: * Gina McMurchy-Barber, author of Free as a Bird, the Peggy Henderson Adventures, and When Children Play: The Story of the Right to Play * Trudy Davies, author of Butterfly Dreams: Milo's Adventure * Megan Williams, author of Our
Interrupted Fairy Tale * Evelyn H. Lazare, author of The Ladies Who Don't Lunch and The Ladies Who Still Don't Lunch * Debbie Holmes, author of How to Help Others without Losing Yourself. www.surreylibraries.ca Kendriya Vidyalya / Central School Kendriya Vidyalya / Central School is
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holding a reunion on Friday, December 5 at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall. This reunion is for all locations of Central Schools across India. Tickets are $25 each. The event also includes dinner, dance, entertainment and door prizes. To buy tickets or to get more information, contact Dave Rai at 604-808-7373 or Charanjit Rai at 604-360-7616
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Surrey: Big Rigs for Kids Lighted Truck Parade On Sunday, December 7, the 6th annual Lighted Truck Parade will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Holland Park and Old Yale Road from University Drive (13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey). A host of Big Rig trucks will be on displayed decked out in festive holiday lights. Citizens are able to vote for their favourite lighted truck display by donating. At the end of the night the truck with the most votes will receive an award and all proceeds raised will go to the Surrey Christmas Bureau and the Surrey Food Bank. The North Surrey Lions Club will be serving up hot dogs and hot chocolate to keep you warm. Carollers will wander around, singing festive songs. Everyone can look forward to a variety of games and activities such as face painting. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will also be stopping by for a visit. Richmond Nature Park: Owl Show Meet rehabilitated owls and their han-
dlers from the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) at this weekend’s Owl Show on Sunday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A representative from the Urban Owl Conservation Project, sponsored by the Science and Technology Branch of Environment Canada, will show you how owls are tracked by radio. The Owl Show is suitable for all ages. Photos are permitted and children can create an owl mask to take home. While in the park, visit the Nature House to check out Nature in your Neighbourhood, an exhibit featuring Richmond’s urban wildlife like racoons, coyotes, skunks and crows. The Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Highway. Admission to the Owl Show is by donation, with all proceeds supporting educational programs provided by the Richmond Nature Park Society. For more information, call the Richmond Nature Park at 604 7186188 or visit www.richmond.ca/parksprograms
Indo-Canadian Voice | Saturday, Nov 29, 2014 British Columbia Boys Choir Presents ‘Musical Joy!’ on Sunday, December 7, 4 p.m. Special Guest: Ken Lavigne, Tenor. Director: Tony Araujo. At Ryerson United Church, 2195 West 45th, Vancouver. Tickets Advance: Adults $24, Student $12. By phoning Toll Free: 1-888909-8282. Tickets at Door: Adults $28, Student $16. Urban Older Workers (55+) Program Starting from December 15 until June 2015 for 4 Sessions. If you’re 55 or older, living in Surrey or Delta / White Rock areas, and you want to get back into the job market, then Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society has an employment program for you: Job Options BC: Urban Older Workers (55+) employment program is seeking participants for its upcoming sessions. This program partners with local community and business employers, to generate job placements for participants. To qualify for this program, you must be: * 55 years old or older *
Unemployed * Non – EI eligible (or EIReach Back) * Out of school * Looking for a job * Permanent Resident or Citizen * Living in either Surrey or Delta / White Rock. In this program, you will: * Increase your employment skills * Get valuable job search experience * Access to training allowances. The next session starts on December 15 at the Surrey Office located at #205-12725, 80th Avenue, Surrey. For more information, contact K. C. Chau at 604-596-7722, ext. 117, or via email at kcchau@pics.bc.ca Delhi-ite Get-together It's time to celebrate our common heritage, roots and traditions by getting together for yet another Delhi-ite Gettogether: Fun-filled night with Tambola, Karaoke, Musical Chairs and much more. Full course dinner with dance on Sunday, December 26 at 7 p.m. at Fraserview Banquet Hall, Fraser & Marine Drive, Vancouver. Tickets: $ 25/Adults, $ 15/Children 12 & under. For more info: Kamal Sharma at (604) 8331977. PICS Kids Club Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society has launched the PICS Kids Club for students in grades K-12 who need a little extra help with their school work and studies. The tutoring sessions are $20/hour and they run every Wednesday between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. at PICS Society head office, 205-12725 80th Avenue, Surrey. For more information, contact Sunita Dhaliwal at 604-5967722, ext. 141. Unemployed, Non E.I. receiver, Looking for a Job? Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society’s Job Options BC program in White Rock / South Surrey is providing opportunities for unemployed non-EI British Columbians 18 years of age or older. If you’re looking to get into the job market, then this program is for you. The eligibility criteria for Job Options BC program are: * Unemployed British Columbians who are Landed Immigrants or Canadian Citizens and aren’t attending school * NonEI receivers who haven’t established a regular Employment Insurance claim in the last 3 years; and haven’t established a maternity or parental claim in the past 5 years * Individuals who are most likely to benefit from long term job search help, supported work experience and follow-up support services. Funded through the Canada - B.C. Labour Market Agreement, the program offers: * 4 to 6 weeks of facilitated group work followed by 4 to 6 weeks of work experience options to a maximum of 10 weeks * Training allowances for 4 to 6 weeks of group work * Preparation for employment, or where appropriate, further training and up to 6 months follow up support * Opportunity to train and work with a BC employer. The next session starts on January 12, 2015 and intake is ongoing. For more information, contact Job Options BC Program: PICS Society #206-1461 Johnston Road, White Rock. Phone: 604-531-8299, Fax 604-5319057, danny.pendhall@pics.bc.ca
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Black Friday Sale
Thursday Nov 27 to Saturday Nov 29 (3 Days Only) Save up to $8,595 on ten specially priced vehicles during Mercedes-Benz Surrey’s Black Friday Sale Event. Lowest price of the year for 3 days only. Hurry In.
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C300 4MATIC
Palladium Silver
2014
$51,855
$45,260
$6,595
Avantgarde 2, Bi-Xenon, Drive Assist
4025
C300 4MATIC
Iridium Silver
2014
$52,450
$45,855
$6,595
Avantgarde 2, Bi-Xenon, Drive Assist
4438
C300 4MATIC
Iridium Silver
2014
$48,030
$39,435
$8,595
Avantgarde 1, Bi-Xenon, Park Assist
4221
C300 4MATIC
Palladium Silver
2014
$48,330
$41,735
$6,595
Avantgarde 2, Bi-Xenon, Park Assist
4223
CLA250 4MATIC
Calcite White
2014
$48,210
$44,115
$4,095
Premium, Bi-Xenon, Drive Assist
4374
CLA250 4MATIC
Polar White
2014
$49,800
$45,705
$4,095
Premium, Sport, Bi-Xenon
4422
CLA250 4MATIC
Polar Silver
2014
$46,195
$41,600
$4,595
Premium, Drive Assist, Park Assist
4386
CLA250 4MATIC
magno Polar Silver
2014
$51,910
$48,315
$3,595
Premium, Bi-Xenon, Drive Assist
4470
CLA250 4MATIC
Calcite White
2014
$46,605
$42,010
$4,595
Premium, Drive Assist, Park Assist
4500
CLA250 4MATIC
Nocturnal Black
2014
$47,610
$43,515
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As the weather worsens, our driving needs to change too BY HARVEY KOONER ICBC Road Safety Coordinator LONG gone are the sunny, dry days of summer. They’ve been replaced with dark and wet fall weather. Has this drastic change affected the way you drive? It should. Here in the Lower Mainland we experience a wide variety of fall and winter weather from rain and fog to snow, ice and sleet. The key to staying safe on our roads at this time of year is to adjust your driving and prepare your vehicle for the road conditions you encounter each time you get behind the wheel. When it’s raining, you need to reduce your speed and increase your following dis-
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United Truckers seek enactment of plan, stability at Port THE United Truckers Association of BC (UTA) said on Tuesday that it is encouraged to learn that legislation will be tabled in the BC Legislature, putting into motion a 14-point Joint Action Plan signed by the association and Premier Christy Clark along with federal representatives in March of this year. The plan will bring a number of key initiatives to fulfillment in order to ensure continued stability to the shipping schedule at Port Metro Vancouver. “When we signed the 14-point Joint Action Plan with the Premier in March, we were under the understanding that it would be implemented into legislation within 30 days and a stable system would be reviewed, finalized, and acted upon within 90 days. We have been waiting eight months, so we are anxious to see these promises fulfilled,” said UTA spokesman Manny Dhillon. “Our members are once again losing faith in the system, as the core points agreed upon in the Joint Action Plan have not been put into action despite continued promises.” Non-union truckers walked off the job on February 26. Negotiations with the provincial and federal governments ended their job action on March 26 with the establishment of a 14point Joint Action Plan signed by the representatives of the UTA and both levels of government. Some of the key agreed upon resolutions in the 14-point Joint Action Plan include: * Round trip moves paid in full for both On Dock and Off Dock moves; * Establishment of an hourly rate for company drivers; * A benchmark minimum rate, set across the sector; * Paid wait-time after 90 minutes at the ports; and * A 12% increase in trip rates over 2006 established rates along with a 16% fuel surcharge. “In the current situation, the average port trucker is putting in more than 16 hours a day and barely earning above minimum wage. Our members are having a tough time taking care of their families,” said Dhillon. “Vince Ready and Corin Bell submitted a recommendation report at the end of September, which is very vague and falls short in resolving many trucker related issues.” The recent development in the proposed new Truck Licensing System (TLS Port Permitted Trucks) by Port of Metro Vancouver (PMV) violates every labor right and threatens livelihood of about 300-500 truckers, many of whom have been hauling goods to and from the port for more than 15 years. “The procedures and strategies, to reduce the number of trucks, being opted by PMV are unheard of,” said Dhillon.
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The Ford F-150 pickup truck gets an aluminum body
By Cedric Hughes
ALUMINUM (or aluminium) is a chemical element—a metal—with the symbol AL and atomic number 13. It is the third most abundant element and the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust. Of the Earth’s solid surface, 8% by weight is aluminum but its chemical reactivity tends to combine it with over 270 different minerals. The smelting of the ore, bauxite is one of the most common methods of producing ‘primary’ aluminum. Canada is the third largest aluminum producer in the world after Russia and China—second and first—by a wide margin—respectively. Recently, the automobile media focus has been all about aluminum because of the landmark moment that occurred on November 11th at the Ford Rouge Center in Dearborn, Michigan when assembly workers gathered to celebrate the launch of the ‘all-new’ 2015 F-150 truck. Aluminum is the ‘all-new’
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