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RATTAN’S RUMBLE: Indians rejoice all around the world as India's mission to Mars succeeds on its very first attempt. Mars Orbiter Spacecraft captures its first image of Mars from a height of 7,300 km. Photo: Indian Space Research Organisation

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South Asian family swarmed and assaulted by South Asian young males allegedly selling drugs in Surrey's Newton area SOUTH Asian families in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood of 134th Street and 83 Avenue are reportedly terrified after South Asian young males swarmed and assaulted three male members of a South Asian family who were taking a walk around 10:30 p.m. on Friday when they reportedly refused to buy drugs from them. Residents say that it is common knowledge that people openly sell drugs in the playground near Newton elementary school in the area. One of the alleged victims said that he was with his father and younger brother when a group of young males in a vehicle approached them and asked them if they were interested in purchasing drugs. The father and two sons told them that they were not interested and didn’t want to get involved in such activity. But the alleged drug dealers grew more aggressive, trying to coerce them into buying drugs. The father then suggested to his sons that they should walk away. But as they were leaving, the young males, armed with broken fence panels and pipes, reportedly exited their vehicle and chased after them.

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RATTAN'S RUMBLE INDIA has become the first country ever to successfully place a spacecraft into orbit around Mars on its very first attempt. What a proud achievement, indeed! The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) spacecraft successfully entered the Martian orbit at 7.55 a.m. [Wednesday, Indian Standard Time] and was located at about 515 km from its surface, according to a senior space official. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Radhakrishnan said: “We have demonstrated and proved our technological capabilities in undertaking outer space missions with an indigenous rocket and our own spacecraft.” "MOM is a major step towards our future missions in the inter-planetary space," he added. THERE had been all those lowdown snide remarks from a section of the Western media that has always been known for its racism,

blatant or subtle, about a poor country like India spending so much money on space probes when India successfully launched its first mission to Mars. The cost of the Mars Obiter Mission was reported to be about US$72.9 million. As I have written in the past, those journalists don’t write about how these Western countries grew so rich by exploiting their colonies and plundering their natural resources – and, in modern times, by controlling international institutions that skew rules and regulations in their favour – or, in the case of the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, of robbing the aboriginals of their lands and subjecting them to such terrible things! If all this were about poverty, then why don’t countries such as the U.S. spend their space budgets on the poor in their country? There are tens of millions of people in the U.S. who can’t even afford basic health care – or even a decent meal every day, as I have pointed out in the past. These countries talk of spin-offs from their space projects. That’s cool. So why can’t India have spin-offs, too? The West has always

tried to belittle India because they have not been able to control it as they had hoped when that country got its independence in 1947. The Associated Press, in its report on the mission last November, noted: “India’s US$1-billion-ayear space program has helped develop satellite, communication and remote sensing technologies that are being used to measure coastal soil erosion, assess the extent of remote flooding and manage forest cover for wildlife sanctuaries. They are giving fishermen real-time data on where to find fish and helping to predict natural disasters such as a cyclone that barrelled

into India’s eastern coast last month. Early warning information allowed Indian officials to evacuate nearly a million people from the massive storm’s path.” India’s progress has given Indians living outside that country a new sense of pride. INDIA’S launch on November 5 last year went off flawlessly from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, 80 km north of Chennai. The 1,350-kilo Orbiter Mangalyaan, which means Mars craft in Sanskrit, travelled 780 million km over 300 days to reach an orbit around

that planet. Indian scientists hope to discover more about the loss of water from Mars, map the sources of methane gas, and collect data about the Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos during a sixmonth period. Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the Indian Space and Research Organization, said at the time: “The biggest challenge will be precisely navigating the spacecraft to Mars. We will know if we pass our examination on September 24, 2014.” Well, Indian scientists did pass their examination! For more info on India’s Mar mission, go to www.isro.org/mars/hom e.aspx

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Security guard Amrik Singh Gill’s death at a film shoot site brings up some SENSITIVE security issues tigating the death. But are they REALLY aware of what’s going on with film production companies operating in B.C.?

RATTAN'S RUMBLE AS reported by The VOICE last week, Amrik Singh Gill, 59, of Delta died after a motor vehicle incident in Burnaby on September 15. He was working as a security guard at a site in Burnaby which was being set up for a film shoot the next day. An unattended truck rolled backwards and struck him. He was immediately rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival at hospital. The BC Coroners Service, WorkSafeBC, and RCMP are inves-

AN angry and upset union member phoned me on Monday to lash out at the American film production companies, government departments and the union for allegedly turning a blind eye to what’s going on. He was not specifically talking about the Gill case itself (only the inquiries that follow will establish what exactly took place and whether the accident could have been prevented), but about what he claims has been taking place. He noted that some of the film production companies are form the U.S. and added: “In the United States, they adhere to all the rules very stringently. They have the Department of Transportation rules

for commercial vehicles; commercial drivers and they [companies] adhere to them. Here, no one enforces.” He said he had been dealing with Victoria about this for three years, trying to get some kind of enforcement, but with no result. He added: “So when people work that many hours, you are impaired. There’s been many, many studies on people working crazy hours, and here they just turn a blind eye. I don’t know what it is!” He alleged: “The film production companies don’t care because no one’s giving them any hell for it. They are not forced to adhere to the rules of a normal commercial vehicle operator. Like people in the trucking business, any commercial vehicle has rules and these are also commercial vehicles, these are also commercial drivers but no one cares. So it doesn’t surprise

me.” He said it would be interesting to see what happens at the Coroner’s inquiry. He alleged: “None of those production companies have any records of anything. So when the Coroner says to them ‘show me the pre-trip inspection for the truck that killed Mr. Gill, show me the paperwork on that truck,’ I’d be shocked if they have it. “They are keeping a record of how many hours they work to get paid, but no one’s keeping a record of on-duty time. And that’s the tip of the iceberg for this stuff.” He also lashed out at the union, saying: “The union is not the employer. The union doesn’t care. The union just sends guys to the production company to go work in that film and after that they just wash their hands off it. They are not responsible for anything. The

production company’s responsible and no one’s keeping any of those records. “The American production companies go ‘you know Canada, you are the Wild West. No one’s giving us any problem up there. “And the union’s position is that ‘the guys aren’t working 12 months of the year, so it’s really in our interest if they work 16-18 hours a day – it doesn’t really matter because they’re not working every month like that.” But, as the union member noted: “It only takes a few months of a production to drain people where they become a danger.” I think the provincial government needs to look into this matter seriously. This shouldn’t just be about making big bucks from U.S. companies by turning a blind eye to such violations.

Modi enjoys immunity from court summons: US Washington (IANS): Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark visit, the US Friday made clear that as head of government, he enjoys "immunity and personal inviolability" and no US court summons can be served on him. Senior administration officials previewing the visit told reporters that they were aware of a law suit filed against Modi by a human rights group in a New York court for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots as state chief minister.

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Birinder Khangura, 29, was last Saturday’s Surrey shooting victim, had no criminal record AFTER The VOICE made repeated phone calls to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team on Tuesday and Wednesday, it finally released the name of last Saturday’s Surrey shooting victim on Wednesday: Birinder Khangura, 29. “Mr. Khangura does not have a criminal record. In this early stage we believe this was a targeted shooting,” said IHIT Staff-Sgt. Jennifer Pound. IHIT had announced last Saturday that they had taken over the investigation of a murder at 145th Street and 83A Avenue in Surrey after “a

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cul-de-sac. Two members of the Kandola family were taking a walk when they were allegedly approached by a suspect in a vehicle. The suspect asked them if they wanted something. Apparently the Kandolas told them to leave them alone and that they were just walking home. The suspects followed them and then for some reason a lot of people showed up. Paquet said: “When our officers arrived there, there were about 25 to 30 people, mostly [South Asian male] teenagers. Almost all of them ran when police arrived.” He said it makes it difficult to find out what exactly went down when you don’t have independent witnesses who stay at the scene and say what happened. He said officers spoke with two members of the Kandola family as well as another male that alleged that he was attacked

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there was reasonable doubt that the woman did not consent to sexual encounters that night, according to a Toronto Star report. She said there is no evidence to support Crown assertion that the doctors planned to drug and sexually assault the woman, who appeared to be in full command of her faculties according to hotel security video taken shortly before the alleged

assault. Video in the club where the woman and the two doctors also went together does not show either man slipping anything into a drink. Thorburn noted that expert evidence presented at trial stated that her symptoms could be caused by an alcoholic blackout. She also found that the woman sent text messages during the time she described feeling drugged. Both doctors had claimed that all sexual contact that night was consensual.

Business lawyer Raj Grewal nets federal Liberal nomination for Brampton East RAJ Grewal, a business lawyer, won the federal Liberal nomination for Ontario’s Brampton East last Sunday – but with fireworks. There were complaints that hundreds of people weren’t able to take part in the nomination meeting in which 2.910 voted, according to a Toronto Star report. Those who couldn’t vote were apparently might upset and some said that a brawl ensued. Peel Regional Police dispatched officers to the International Centre in Mississauga, but said it was for crowd control. Brett Thalmann, Director of Operations for the Liberal Party of Canada Ontario,

told the Star that there was no brawl and only 245 people were turned away. Parminder Singh, a doctor and sports commentator, who lost said he intended to challenge Grewal’s victory.

Vancouver Police make arrests in jewellery scam VANCOUVER Police have arrested two men for selling fake gold jewellery on the street. The con artists, two men of Eastern European decent, allegedly approached their victims on the street or in parking lots, and offered a story of hardship and the need for money to buy gas and food. The men then produced gold jewellery from around their own necks and from their pocket and offered to sell it to the victims at a discount. The gold-coloured chains and rings were falsely stamped with “18k,” symbolizing 18 karat gold. It is not until later that the

victim discovered that the jewellery was fake. Thirty-nine-year-old Florin Mustata has been charged with one count of fraud under $5,000. Ion Mustata, 30, has been charged with two counts of fraud under $5,000. Both men are scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court on Monday, October 6. “If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is,” says Sergeant Randy Fincham of the Vancouver Police Department. Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to call their local police department or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

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Surrey’s Lakshmi Narayan Temple election: Amrit Lal Arora slate on why it should be elected

SURREY’S Lakshmi Narayan Temple’s election are scheduled for October 5 and the slate led by Amrit Lal Arora, who has served as president three times in the past, is appealing to members to look at the recent happenings at the temple before casting their vote. This is their opinion (they also sent this newspaper a copy of the B.C. Supreme Court judgment of the defamation case mentioned here) and The VOICE does not endorse any slate:

IN the AGM held by the present management on February 5, 2012, the life membership of more than 400 members of the Society was cancelled. Some members of the executive committee, who principally disagreed with the decision, were removed from the management team due to personal differences. Among them are Mr. Narinder Singla, Chair of the Council, Mr. Kidar Joshi, Secretary of the Council, and Mrs. Karuna Joshi, the Vice President. These three members each have over 25 years of experience serving the temple and have devoted a great deal of time and money to the

Amrit Lal Arora Society. Karuna Joshi was also one of the original seven guarantors who personally guaranteed the loan for the construction of the temple in 2000. After having exhausted all democratic procedures, the petitioners were forced to go to the courts in order to restore over 400 life members, using their personal funds to finance the costs. On February 12, 2014 the courts agreed with the petitioners and reinstated the life membership of these members. A defamation case filed by Satish Kumar, Mahesh Gupta and Parshotam Goel against Karuna Joshi was dismissed by the court on June 13, 2014.

The result of this was the Temple was forced to pay $20,000 in Mrs. Joshi’s legal fees in addition to the legal fees already spent by the Society. On July 24, 2014 the Supreme Court of BC rejected 279 new members made by the current management, due to lack of documentary evidence of their membership. By our count we estimate the Temple has spent over $100,000 on questionable litigation, those funds are donations by the public and should have been used to improve the Society. Our future plans are: * Regain the trust of our members and the general public. * To be inclusive and welcoming of different opinions in the Temple’s Management. * To establish a library stocked with our scriptures. * To establish Vedic Hindi School and a Hindi newspaper * To maintain the sanctity and spirituality of the temple, we will focus on the all-round progress of the temple. You can contact Amrit Lal Arora at 604-724-8600 or Krishan Bector at 604-590-1923 for further details or clarification.

Indian PM arrives in US to chants of 'Modi, Modi' New York (IANS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York Friday on a five-day visit to the US to a tumultuous welcome by the Indian American community as diaspora members chanted "Modi, Modi" and held placards to greet him and express their enthusiasm. Modi, who arrived on a five-

day visit to the US, was attired nattily in a dark maroon bandh-gala suit. A large group of Indian diaspora had gathered near the New York hotel where he is to stay, chanting his name lustily, as Modi waved to them smiling all the while. He was recieved on arrival by Ambassador S. Jaishankar and

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Surrey Councillor Barinder Rasode formally launches mayoral bid, vows to end complacency on crime

IT’S time to end the culture of complacency in Surrey and fix the longstanding issues that are holding the city back, says Surrey Councillor Barinder Rasode, who officially launched her campaign for mayor on Saturday afternoon in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd at SFU Surrey. “Complacency has built a culture of neglect in Surrey. It’s time to get our priorities straight and take decisive action to fix Surrey’s crime problem and move our city forward,” says

Rasode. “If people aren’t safe, nothing else matters. So, it’s time to make public safety the number one priority in our city.” After being introduced

by former Senator Gerry St. Germain, Rasode said the upcoming election will be a choice between doing things the same old way or choosing a different

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Barinder Rasode’s Surrey First opponents launch attack on her right away AS soon as Surrey Councillor Barinder Rasode announced she will run for mayor, her former Surrey First colleagues were at her jugular right away. Surrey First’s mayoral hopeful Linda Hepner said in a press release: “After essentially running a campaign office for several months, which she called a ‘community hub’, it’s great to finally have transparency, and I welcome her to the race. However, running a city takes more than one individual. It takes a team with experience. What this election is really about is who can do the best job for Surrey, and as we’ve seen, Barinder is accustomed to leaving

teams in order to further her personal ambitions. “The only thing this election is about is whether people feel better off now than they did nine years ago. Our team will once again put Surrey first, and ego second. Barinder takes us back to the days of a divided city council when it was hard to get anything done because politics got in the way of doing what was best for Surrey. “Barinder left the Surrey Civic Coalition when she couldn’t win there, then joined Surrey First to get elected. When it was clear our team didn’t think she was capable of being an effective leader for Surrey, she left behind our collaborative, successful team to put herself first.” The attack went on these words: “After Surrey First leader Mayor Dianne Watts announced she was not running for reelection, Surrey First Councillors Linda Hepner, Judy Villeneuve, Tom Gill, Bruce Hayne, Barbara Steele, Mary Martin - and at the time - Barinder Rasode selected Linda Hepner as their new team leader. Barinder Rasode then left the slate.” Councillor Tom Gill said: “This is a classic case of Barinder first, not Surrey first. Our achievements to date prove that Surrey First’s team approach works. We have people who come from the right, left and centre who know how to work as a team, get things done and consistently put Surrey first, not politics. We’re focused on continuing our track record of balanced growth, public safety and an inclusive city that meets the needs for all residents and families.”

Burnaby shooting victim Aladdin Ramadan, 20, had no criminal record THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced Thursday that Aladdin Ramadan, 20, who was shot dead Wednesday just before 10:30 p.m. near Lougheed Highway and Rosser Avenue in Burnaby did not possess a criminal record. IHIT Staf-Sgt. Jennifer Pound said: “Although IHIT investigators are attempting to determine a motive, we believe it to be a targeted shooting.” IHIT took over the investigation from Burnaby RCMP and said it would be processing the scene throughout the day on Thursday. Pound said: “Following the shooting, three males fled the scene in a smaller, silver or blue compact vehicle, southbound on Rosser Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was described as a Persian male with a short haircut, shaved on the side with sideburns. He appeared cleancut and was wearing dark clothing. The other two suspects were also wearing dark clothing and had large builds. They were described as over 6 feet tall and muscular.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-4448, or, to remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Sher-E-Punjab's listeners pledge over $117,000 to BC Children's Hospital Foundation

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were lit up the whole day. We do not raise funds in advance. So whatever we raise [on] the day of [the radiothon] is incredible. Our goal was to raise $130,000 for the new anaesthesia machine. “Many heartfelt stories were shared, in particular the car accident of the five-year-old Eknoor Sidhu from Abbotsford. The family shared the tragic story and also donated $500 to the fundraiser. One truck driver donated his full day's earning in support. This was just an emotional day and a very positive experience for the whole community." Since 2007, Sher-EPunjab's listeners have raised over $800,000 for BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Daula said: “Many celebrities also came through with their support such as the Waris brothers, Punjabi singers, and Bhotu Shah, the famous

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E-Division Support Services to gather the evidence left in the wake of this violent crime.” Chief Superintendent Dan Malo, Lower Mainland District Commander of RCMP, and Surrey RCMP Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy also addressed the media. The Vermeersch family said in a statement: “We are currently receiving the support we

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UFV Wrestling host Indian national team coach P.R. Sondhi in Abbotsford

UNIVERSITY of the Fraser Valley (UFV) Wrestling coaches Arjan Bhullar and Raj Virdi have spent the last year building a CIS team from the ground up at a university that has never before had a wrestling program. For most coaches that would be enough of a challenge, but Bhullar and Virdi are men of significant vision. Their goal is not only to find success at the highest level of international competition in Canada, but also to build positive connections with high calibre athletes and coaches in India, where wrestling is considered by many to be the national sport. As part of this vision, UFV Wrestling welcomed Indian national team coach P.R. Sondhi to the Abbotsford campus on

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23rd annual Ismaili Walk raises over $200,000 to improve lives of women and children ON Sunday, September 21, the 23rd annual Ismaili Walk took place at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park. Celebrating in some great late summer weather, the spirit of service and caring for the community was alive. British Columbians from all across Vancouver attended the walk and together raised over $200,000 for this year’s annual walk. The Ismaili Muslim Community of BC partnered with the YWCA Metro Vancouver to help raise awareness and funds in support of YWCA Cause We Care House. Over the past 23 years,

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New University of Victoria field school in India spotlights intergenerational theatre A group of 14 University of Victoria theatre artists will depart Monday for the southeast coast of India to help launch the country’s first intergenerational theatre company. UVic PhD candidate Matthew Gusul, with 13 students from UVic’s Department of Theatre, will work with a team of Indian directors in India’s Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry regions to encourage local seniors and

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Tim Uppal served free food to people taking part in the langar on Parliament Hill. is a regular practice in Sikh institutions of worship (gurdwaras). Langar symbolizes equality of all as everyone sits on the floor together to eat a vegetarian meal regardless of background. Attendees were also given the opportunity to have a dastaar (turban) tied on their heads.

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The Good Will Walk Against Violence Date: Saturday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting Point: The Totem Poles, Brockton Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver Ending Point: The Komagata Maru Memorial Site, Coal Harbour, Vancouver THE November 1984 planned attacks against Sikhs in Delhi and throughout India are still open wounds. Surviving widows and orphaned children have not received justice, and their voices have not been heard. "Where Are Our Dead" is a United Sikhs documentary that reminds people that the November 1984 violence continues today. However, learning from these acts of atrocity, the Sikhs as a community stand with all victims of violence: hate crime, domestic violence, bullying, drugs, suicide, human trafficking, disappearances, war or genocide. In this spirit, the United Sikhs announced on Tuesday that it is organizing a Good Will Walk Against Violence on, Saturday, October 25 in Vancouver which will be hosted by the Sikh community of B.C. who will walk to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the November 1984 Sikh Genocide. B.C. Premier Christy Clark has been invited to inaugurate the walk. United Sikhs is inviting participants from the First Nation, congregants from mosques, churches, temples and synagogues, students and NGOs who serve victims of

Mejindarpal Kaur of United Sikhs raising awareness about the Good Will Walk Against Violence at the Sikh Academy in Surrey. violence. United Sikhs has joined forces with local leaders and organizations to ensure that all cross-sections of the community are well represented in this walk whose slogan is 'End the Silence on Violence.' "Today we are witnessing the continuing violence against innocent victims in Gaza, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine; continued violence against women; and against children traded for slavery and sex. In the response to this we cannot remain silent and so we stand up and say ‘No’," said Mejindarpal Kaur, United Sikhs International Legal Director, who is organizing the walk. "All forms of violence are bad. And when we remain silent about it we are as guilty as the violent person. I am participating in the Good Will Walk Against Violence because I want to show that I am thriving after surviving horrendous

abuse," said Kamal Kaur Dhillon, whose own experience has made her an awardwinning international authoradvocate against violence. United Sikhs says it has received a very good response from gurdwaras in B.C. who will prepare vegetarian roti roll langar which will be served to the public during the walk to promote the community spirit and humanitarianism. They will also arrange for their congregation members to join the Good Will Walk Against Violence. It is also visiting all the Sikh community schools to enroll students for the Good Will Walk Against Violence. It has requested each Sikh walker to invite a non-Sikh neighbour, colleague or friend to join the walk to ensure that a cross-section of the community walks to uphold the walk's slogan: ‘End the Silence on Violence.' Email: gww-canada@unitedsikhs.org

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Will Spice Radio format on 1200AM in Vancouver be spicy enough for South Asians? i.t. Media Broadcast (ITMB) will introduce a spanking new format on 1200AM to offer a range of programming geared towards South Asians on September 29 under the name Spice Radio. Company President Shushma Datt said Thursday: “Radio is a hub of our culture. It’s a way to find out what’s going on, to learn different opinions and stimulate conversation. Unfortunately, there hasn’t really been a station that appeals to the full community. The perception is that there is a Punjabi radio station and a Hindi radio station. We’re out to change that.” Spice will differentiate itself and bridge communities through a range of first-ever programming—popular program styles that will be adapted to an ethnic format, she claimed. “We are working with several organizations. … There will be changes that will distinguish Spice as a leader in news and sports for the South Asian community.” She said the new format has been developed in response to countless requests, and ITMB has made a “significant investment” in distinguishing and promoting its new brand. Spice will introduce a range of programming in a fun, magazine style format. It will also be the first ever-ethnic broadcast service with a dedicated two-hour live sports talk show in primetime Monday to Friday.

“With the growth of this dynamic community, we wanted to take a leadership role,” said Vice President Sudhir Datta. “We’ve always been recognized for delivering quality information in an entertaining format. Our new mandate for this station will be to provide programming that’s intelligent, educational, timely, and conversational.” With the strongest signal among all the South Asian radio stations in the GVRD, Spice Radio will be heard from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island and from the US border up to Whistler. “Response to the new programming has been overwhelmingly positive,” claimed Datta. “Our MO is raising the community profile and bringing awareness to all the good things South Asians are doing locally, nationally, and internationally. We’re part of the community we serve and that makes all the difference when it comes to ethnic programming.”

Take a peek inside the Burnaby RCMP at the 2nd annual public safety open house THE Burnaby RCMP and City of Burnaby welcome the community to the second annual public safety open house on Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The open house is a special day for families to enjoy fun activities and it’s a chance for you to get a closer look at how Burnaby’s policing service and its public safety partners serve the community. “This is a terrific opportunity to learn how we work with our public safety partners to keep Burnaby residents safe,” says Chief Superintendent Dave Critchley, the Officer-inCharge of the Burnaby RCMP, the second largest detachment in Canada. Plan to attend the information sessions starting at 11:30 a.m. with a Block Watch presentation and at 12:30 p.m. it’s your chance to speak with

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The Hindi Literary Society of Canada, B.C., held a Hindu Folk Festival for promoting and preserving cultural heritage on September 20 at Surrey’s Riverside Signature Banquet Hall. Photos by Chandra Bodalia

Hindu Temple Burnaby: Diwali Show on October 5, new temple building coming up HINDU Temple Burnaby’s Diwali Show this year will be held on Sunday, October 5 with the usual pomp and show as well as a delicious vegetarian dinner between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. The show itself will kick off at 7 p.m. at Burnaby’s Michael J. Fox Theatre at 7373 McPherson Avenue and wrap up at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include dinner. Meanwhile, the Fund Raising and Building Committees along with the Board of Directors have been work-

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year’s Diwali Show held in October 2013. The temple reserves the right to change or modify any room, size, dimensions or price without notice, says Soni. A musical concert by Swami Dr. Satya Prakash called “Ek Shaam Radha Krishna Ke Naam” will be held on October 16 at Fraserview Banquet Hall, 8240 Fraser Street, Vancouver, at 7 p.m. Contact Naresh Shukla at 604-327-2009 for tickets and more information.

Phinder Dulai’s book of poems “dream / arteries” to be released September 27 PHINDER Dulai, Vancouverbased poet Phinder Dulai’s third book of poems – dream / arteries (Talonbooks) – is being released on September 27. His previous books were Ragas from the Periphery (Arsenal Pulp Press, 1995) and Basmati Brown (Nightwood Editions, 2000). The book’s launch is at the Surrey Art Gallery at 5 p.m. Dulai states: “The book of poems takes a unique

approach to the Komagata Maru story and specifically I explore the record of the ship in its nautical history and as a

metaphor for exploring themes of journey, exile, settlement and the history of modern migration to the new world. The shift moves the story into a broader migrant story's timeline. “I also sourced the ship imagery when it was under two different names SS Stubbenhuk and the SS Sicillia; the ship records are located at the Ellis Island site and record site. I also sourced

two early photos of the ship from the early 1890s from Ellis Island and from the German Maritime Museum. These archival sources and exploring the archives serve as a key aspect of the book. The ship made trips to New York, Montreal and other stops over a 26-year nautical history through the great migratory period between 1890 to 1914.”

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McCallum calls for emergency Surrey City Council meeting as ‘violence’ in city continues IN light of an overnight shooting that occurred with a good Samaritan stepping in during a violent home invasion, Surrey Mayoral candidate Doug McCallum on Tuesday called for an immediate City Council meeting to be convened. [Police attended to a call of shots fired in the 7600-block of 146A Street on Tuesday at 1 a.m. Four or five people demanded money from one of the residents of a home and a neighbour received minor injuries when he intervened and was shot in the chin. The targeted resident is known to police.] The latest incident comes on the heels of the tragic murder of 17-year old Serena Vermeersch, and another overnight shooting resulting in a homicide. With Surrey City Council currently in Whistler attending the UBCM conference, the City of

Surrey has been abandoned by those charged with ensuring the safety of residents, said McCallum. "I think it is disgraceful that the Mayor and Council are not here in Surrey dealing with this wave of violence and murders that are impacting every neighbourhood in this community. I am imploring the Mayor and all Surrey City Councillors to call an emergency meeting so that immediate measures can be taken to stem this upsurge in crime." In the absence of tangible leadership at the local level, residents are stepping up with events such as the upcoming "Take Back Surrey" rally to bring the community together, McCallum noted. He said that in the spring, the City of Surrey put an ad out on Craigslist for new Community Policing Officers, who have no ability to make arrests or

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behind a desk. Mayor and Council should be speaking to the RCMP to come up with a plan of action to ensure the safety of residents. "Instead of listening to speeches and attending hospitality suites in Whistler, Surrey City Council must be in direct contact with the RCMP to make direct asks for an immediate increase in the amount of general duty officers on street patrol," said McCallum. "Residents need leadership and have the right to know what the plan from the City of Surrey and the RCMP is going forward. Simplistic safety warnings to be vigilant are a complete cop out." Doug McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition have released a detailed six-point public safety platform calling for an immediate increase to the amount of RCMP officers on street patrol from 36 to 72, the

Deepak Obhrai awarded Pride of India Award for fostering Indo-Canadian relations DEEPAK Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and for International Human Rights, was awarded the prestigious Pride of India 2014 Award in Washington D.C. on Monday. Obhrai accepted the award at a dinner ceremony held on Capitol Hill, which was attended by a large number of Indian and American dignitaries, including US Representative for New York’s 14th Congressional District Joe Crowley, who is Co-Chair of the US-India Congressional Caucus, and Dr. Renu Khator, Chancellor and President of

Deepak Obhrai (far right) receives the Pride of India award from Dr. Ajai Prakash Misra, Chairman of the Indo-American Friends Group. Also in picture is Dr. Satish Misra, the group’s Director, Washington DC area. the University of Houston. The Pride of India Award, conferred by the IndoAmerican Friends Group of Washington DC and the

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Metropolis at Metrotown: Retail Job Fair Metropolis at Metrotown will hold its 7th Annual Retail Job Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the shopping centre’s Atrium and Grand Courts. Over 30 retailers will be participating in this year’s Job Fair including Hudson’s Bay, H&M, Toys “R” Us, Michael Kors, Boathouse, Bench, Banana Republic, MEXX, T&T Supermarket, Forever 21 and Best Buy Mobile. With the busy holiday season just around the corner, retailers will be looking to fill over 500 part-time, full-time, entry-level, or managerial positions. Hundreds of young job seekers are expected to attend, many of them seeking their first job experience. Candidates are encouraged to bring several resumes and make a list ahead of time of the retailers they are interested in visiting. As some retailers will hold on the spot interviews, candidates should arrive prepared for discussion with hiring managers and dress accordingly. For a complete list of participating retailers visit www.metropolisatmetrotown.com. Book Launch by Phinder Dulai Book Launch: dream / arteries by Phinder Dulai. Surrey Art Gallery and Talonbooks host the launch of a new book by local poet. Dulai will read from dream / arteries, his new body of work inspired by the Komagata Maru episode. The event will be emceed by Mo Dhaliwal, with an introduction to the history of the Komagata Maru’s voyage by community historian and researcher, Naveen Girn. This event is suitable for adults. Saturday, September 27, 5-7 p.m., at Surrey Arts Centre, Surrey. Caravan World Rhythms Presents Legends of India: Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan & Pandit Anindo Chatterjee on Sunday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at The York Theatre (639 Commercial Drive), Vancouver. Tickets $25-$45 reserved seating. Available online at https://tickets.thecultch.com , or in person at Highlife, Banyen Books, and Kamal’s Video, or call to order at 604251-1363. Surrey Libraries: Wellness Series Get the latest health information from an expert at the Wellness Series presented by Surrey Libraries and Fraser Health. Join us in the Read-Ability Lounge of City Centre Library (10350 – University Drive) on Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. beginning September 30. Free. * September 30 : 10 Activities That Can Save Your Life * October 7 : Advance Care Planning * October 14 : Hand Hygiene & Staying Healthy *

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Career, Education and Settlement Fair Canadian Immigrant magazine and Scotiabank, in association with IDP-IELTS, are presenting the second Career, Education and Settlement Fair for newcomers to Canada in Vancouver. The free, day-long immigrant expo, which will take place on Monday, October 6 at the Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., aims to help newcomers succeed with a tradeshow of exhibitors including employers, settlement agencies and educational institutes; inspirational speakers; an IELTS master class; an onsite resume clinic; speed mentoring; and more.

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Hindu Temple Burnaby A musical concert by Swami Dr. Satya Prakash called “Ek Shaam Radha Krishna Ke Naam” will be held on October 16 at Fraserview Banquet Hall, 8240 Fraser Street, Vancouver, at 7 p.m. Contact Naresh Shukla at 604-327-2009 for tickets and more information. Sanjha Vehra Women’s Association 10th Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall, #230-8166 128th Street, Surrey. All proceeds go to Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation. Entertainment, door prizes, dinner, dancing, cash bar. Tickets: $30. For information and tickets, call Rani Mangat at 604-506-6123, Shanti Thaman at 778-242-0455 or Tirath Sarai at 604-597-1738. Benefest for Tibet A benefit concert for Tibetan refugees at UBC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, on October 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. The Dalai Lama will be giving a very special teaching on wisdom and compassion on Octiber 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and in the evening, an eclectic mix of well known musical delights is set to go on stage to raise money for the Tibetan refugees. "Benefest for Tibet" fuses together some of Canada's hottest acts, for a musical experience that's bound to satisfy a wide array of tastes. From rock to rap, electronic to world fusion, there's a sound in the mix that pleases everyone. Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies

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PERSONAL integrity, good character and good manners are not subjects that get much attention in today’s world. The pervasive electronic media dwells mainly on group rights and group grievances. Any identifiable social problem is to be answered with a call for legislation. Morality expressed as good manners is, in the main, not regarded as useful. With regard to behaviour on the road, legislation that prohibits undesirable activity – for example

drunk driving – and provides unpleasant penalties upon conviction, can be highly effective if conscientiously enforced (which it is right now in Canada). Bad manners, however, cannot be legally abolished. The admonition “be ye kind, one to another” no longer resonates in society as it did a hundred years ago. For sure, in Canada we experience public behaviour on the road which is far more benign than in many parts of the world where unrestrained assertion of self-interest finds expression in a driving style which has been described as that of a “mad-cap road rally”, with no mercy shown to competing drivers. Will we lose this advantage? What to do? Well, the “do unto others as you would

have them do unto you” approach to life, buried deep down in our cultural heritage, demands that the following courtesies, among many others, be observed (and in no particular order): 1. Merging: Letting someone who is trying to merge, go ahead, may slow us down by five seconds or so. And as a benefit to us, it may prevent a “merging collision”, which will cost hours if not days of our time to sort out. 2. Stay in the right lane except to pass. Failure to do so results in speeding left lane aficionados weaving from lane to lane to navigate through traffic, in the style observed in the “dangerous places to drive” list of countries. 3. Yield to bicyclists when it is safe to do so, even if we as motorists technical-

ly have the right of way. In a car/bicycle collision the outcome is sometimes fatal, is always worse for the cyclists, and rarely causes more than a scratch to the motorist’s vehicle. This principle should be similar to the rules of the sea, where unwieldy and vulnerable sailing vessels must be shown exceptional courtesy by the more controllable motor vessels. 4. Pedestrians: Always just stepping out into the roadway without looking? It sure seems like that to many of us as drivers. This, however, is the reality (more or less) and will continue to be one of the biggest challenges for motorists in the urban environment. If we assume inattention on the part of people crossing the road, we will not then be surprised by sleep

walkers. Give pedestrians the right of way, when it is safe to do so, even if they are not technically entitled to cross the road. 5. The horn: Do not use the horn to show bad temper. This helps no one. If we are waiting to turn left and an oncoming vehicle runs the red, well, maybe we should honk to point out that this behavior did not go unnoticed. For the most part, however, a short sounding of the horn should be reserved for occasions when someone else using the road needs to know of our presence, for their own safety. 6. Emergency Vehicles: Pull over, please. Give way. There may be someone (a child, for example) in the ambulance who is moments from death. We do not want to be the ones who got in the way,

and slowed the ambulance’s journey by critical seconds which may contribute to a tragic outcome on the slightly delayed arrival at hospital. Useful sites for this discussion have been found at: http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/article/rul es-for-driving.html and http://etiquette.about.co m/od/Manners/a/BasicDriving-Etiquette.htm

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Peter S. Mattoo to run for Delta Council INSPIRED by a deep commitment to Delta and a disdain for top-down politics, Peter S. Mattoo says he will run for Delta Council. As a husband, father, grandfather, and retired tradesman and union member, Mattoo says he has a genuine interest in shaking up Delta's political scene by challenging

the status quo. Electoral politics have led to a stagnant state of politics in Delta that deserves a candidate concerned with community over politics. "My motivation for running is to make a positive impact on the future of Delta, and the only way I can do that is to speak freely about the issues that matter to residents,"

says Mattoo. "The current mayor and Council make re-election their main reason for running, and I am not driven by politics.” Mattoo has identified a range of issues that he says are currently being unaddressed by the current administration, including: * A lack of affordable housing options for

young people to settle in the community that they grew up in. * Development without foresight or innovation, discouraging new residents and businesses from settling in Delta. * A mayor and Council that operate Municipal Hall by dictating to Delta, not governing on behalf of residents.

"Delta has a long-standing and popular mayor, but without independent voices to work with her on Council, we will not be able to evolve as a community," says Mattoo. "It is time to stand up for those that are not being listened to at Municipal Hall." Website: petermattoo.ca Twitter: @petersmattoo

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Handi Cuisine Ltd has recently opened at a brand new restaurant located at 1579 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver, BC requires following F/T staff Curry Cook menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, labour & food cost control and kitchen staff supervision and training. Tandoori Cook - prepare all variety of Tandoori Dishes for the restaurant and catering, menu design and planning, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labour & food cost control. Indian Sweet Maker / Baker Cook - make a full variety of Mithai (sweet) items for retail and banquets, supervision and training of kitchen staff, labor & food cost control. For all positions: Salary $ 17.50/hr, 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Drop off resume or email at par_maroke@hotmail.com ********

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HIRING: LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVER Abbotsford based JPH Transport 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 pretrip inspection. Monitor vehicle's performance. Maintain log book.Must know English.Min. 1 year experience reqd. $24.00/hr, 50hrs/week. Send Resumes by Fax: 604-744-0884 or mail at: 31318 Vista Ct., Abbotsford, BC V2T 6W5 *******

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Req’d : F/T Go Greek Foods Ltd dba Opus Café Bistro Business, location of work: 52-650 Duncan Ave W. Penticton. F/T Cook $14/hr, Prepare, cook, complete meals schedule and supervise kitchen helpers. Min 1 year of exp & willing to work late also must be fluent in English. Contact: Michael opusbistro@yahoo.ca

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Req’d :F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers req’d for P. Sekhon Trucking Ltd. $23/hr. Drive & operate trucks as a team for various locations across Canada & USA. Perform pre-trip inspection. Record cargo info &amp; trip details. Truck driver exp required. Contact: Amneet, psekhontrucking@yahoo.ca

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Req’d for Go Green Lawn Care Ltd, F/T landscaper $23/hr location: lower mainland; visit clients and provide consultation. Plan and construct landscaped envt including trees, fences, and decks. 1 yr exp as a landscaper. F/T Landscaping Supervisor $19.50to supervise coordinate activities of workers. Maintains lawn & gardens. Estimate material labor requirements, has 1yr exp as landscaping supervisor. Contact: dhillonlawncare@yahoo.ca

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Req’d for Ankon Plumbing & Heating Ltd, F/T plumber $24.50 3737 Nithsdale st Burnaby, test pipes for leaks using air & water pressure gauges, install repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures, locate and mark positions for pip connections. Minimum 1 year experience required with trade diploma/certificate in plumbing. Contact Antonios ankonplumb@yahoo.ca

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Req’d for Euroasia Transload Inc, F/T office administrator $21.00 location: 16108 Blundell Road Richmond: oversees, coordinate administrative proce-

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Req’d F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers for Never Delay Services Transportation; located at: PO Box 2151 Abbotsford, BC V2T 3X8. Location of work - Various locations across Canada and USA. Duties- Drive & operate trucks as a team; Perform pretrip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle. Record cargo info & trip details. Wage: $23; Skills requirements: Min 2 yrs exp. Contact :Harry; Fax: 604504-4478 Email: transportnds @ yahoo . ca ********

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Req’d F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers for Misty Blue Transport limited; located at: 14859 71 Avenue, Surrey BC. Location of work - Various locations across Canada and USA. Duties- Drive & operate trucks as a team; Perform pretrip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle. Record cargo info & trip details. Wage: $23; Skills requirements: Min 2 yrs exp. Contact :Davinder Grewal; Email: m_blue30 @ yahoo . com ********

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Req’d F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers for RTCT Transport Ltd; located at: 8318 128 Street, Surrey BC V3W 1R1. Location of work - Various locations across Canada and USA. Duties- Drive & operate trucks as a team; Perform pretrip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle. Record cargo info & trip details. Wage: $23; Skills requirements: Min 2 yrs exp. Contact :Kuljeet; Fax:604593-5015 Email: transportrtct @ yahoo . ca ********

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Req’d F/T Tent Makers for Super 4u Tent & Party Rental Ltd; located at :#103-8381 128 Street V3W 4G1. Location of work: Lower Mainland Region. Duties: Cut, shape & fit materials to make tents. Install tents; operate machines, sew, clip, trim to assemble final product. Wages: $15.50; Skills required: heavy weight lifting, no formal education or experience required. Contact: Amar; Fax:778-565-6080; Email: super4utentmaker@yahoo.ca ********

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Req’d F/T Supervisor, for 777 constructions Ltd; located at 6603 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC, V5X 3T6. Work Location: Lower Mainland Area. Duties: Supervise & schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in drywall installation. Requisition materials and supplies; prepare work progress reports & train workers; Wage: $32. Skills req: Completion of secondary school; Min 2 Yrs of experience as a supervisor within the same industry. Contact: Mandeep; Email:mandeep.virk777@yahoo.ca ********

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Req’d F/T, PHARMACIST for Nas Enterprise Ltd.dba Wilson Pharmacy located at 3-2185 Wilson Ave Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6C1. Duties ;Compound & dispense prescribed pharmaceutical products; Maintain medication profiles& stock of pharmaceutical supplies; $42/hourly Skills required: A bachelor of science degree in pharmacy and BC license required Contact Parmjeet S. Johal ; Email: pharmacywilson@gmail.com Fax: 604-492-1554

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Req’d F/T,. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN for Nas Enterprise Ltd.dba Wilson Pharmacy located at 3-2185 Wilson Ave Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6C1. Duties - Assist pharmacists; Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams; ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate, maintain client database & prepare medications for clients; Skills required: completion of a two- to three-year college program in pharmaceutics. Contact Parmjeet S. Johal ; Email address: pharmacywilson@gmail.com Fax: 604-492-1554

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Trans Global Reload 2008 Inc # 300 8335, Meadow Ave. Burnaby is hiring F/T Warehouse supervisor $21.7523.75/hr Prepare work schedules and coordinate, assign & review the work of workers. Plan, organize & oversee operational logistics. Resolve work-related issues. Completion of secondary School & Min 2 years of relevant experience req'd. F/T Long Haul Truck Driver $23/hr Drive and operate truck-trailer as a team across Canada and USA. Perform pre-inspection. Min 2 yr experience req'd. Email: tgr200877@yahoo.ca ********

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Olympia Transportation Ltd # 200 8335, Meadow Ave. Burnaby is hiring F/T Warehouse supervisor $21.7523.75/hr Prepare work schedules and coordinate, assign & review the work of workers. Plan, organize & oversee operational logistics. Resolve work-related issues. Completion of secondary School & Min 2 years of relevant experience req'd. F/T Long Haul Truck Driver $23/hr Drive and operate truck-trailer as a team across Canada and USA. Perform pre-inspection. Min 2 yr experience req'd. Email: otrans727@yahoo.ca ********

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Req'd F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers for G-Direct Freight Inc .,Located

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Req'd F/T Long Haul Truck Drivers for Asistic Transport Ltd; located at:21001 84 Avenue Langley BC V2Y 0A6. Location of work - Various locations across Canada and USA. DutiesDrive & operate trucks as a team; Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspection of vehicle. Record cargo info & trip details. Wage: $23; Skills requirements: Min 2 yrs exp. Contact :Parmjit; Fax: 778-298-8925 Email: asistictransport @ yahoo . ca ********

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Req'd F/T Retail Store Supervisor for Cedar Hills Husky; Business & Work location at: 10178 128, Surrey, BC V3T 2Y9. Duties- Supervise & Coordinate Sales Staff & Cashiers. Maintain inventory & order merchandise. Prepare sales reports. Wage: $17; Skills requirements: Completion of secondary school & min 1 yr of retail experience, fluent in English & able to work early and late eve shifts. Contact :Gary; Fax: 6045837-817 Email: bc.husky @ yahoo . ca ********

Oct 11

Graphic Designer reqd. Sal $24/hr, F/T, Pmt. Diploma/degree holder. Exp: +2yrs. Duties: Conceptualize, develop, coordinate and produce graphic materials. Consult with clients to establish context and elements of design. Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements. Estimate cost of time. Use photo and illustration software. Lang: Basic English. Punjabi as asset. Contact Jas from RDK Sign Design & Print located at 105, 12677 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3W3A6. Apply at rdk_design@yahoo.ca or fax: 604.594.2292 ********

Oct 11

2 TV Host Reqd. Sal$21/hr, F/T, Pmt, Edu: High School. Exp: 2+yrs. Duties: Act as host/hostess introducing and interviewing guests, reading news. Conduct proceedings of shows or programs. Select and introduce entertainment material. Make commercial announcements. Lang: Punjabi . English as asset. Contact Sewa from Nagara TV (6862 128 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 4C9, Canada). Apply at nagaratv@outlook.com ********

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