On July 24 at around 12:19 p.m., the Sea-to-Sky Whistler RCMP responded to multiple calls of two men being shot at the Sundial
IHIT identified the victims on Sunday night in order to advance theirIHITinvestigation.saidthatboth victims were known to police and that this is believed to have been a targeted shooting in relation to the ongoing Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.
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THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Wednesday that following a consultation with the BC Prosecution Service, charges of first-degree murder were approved against 21-year-old Tanner Fox and 23-year-old Jose Lopez for the July 14 murder of businessman Ripudaman Singh Malik, 75, who had been acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombing case in 2005.
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Earlier this month, sources told The VOICE that Malik may have been targeted because he reportedly wrote a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his “deep heartfelt gratitude” for the unprecedented positive steps taken by his government for the Sikh community, as reported by the
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Lopez is from New Westminster.
IHIT said: “Through persistent effort, IHIT and its partners obtained the leads required for a successful investigation.” IHIT was supported by the Surrey RCMP Detachment, the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD), the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD), the Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT), the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS), and
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Sources told The VOICE that neither of the two has known gang affiliations and it seems that the two were hired to kill Malik. Both of them have a history of run-ins with police.
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Malik’s business Papillon Eastern Imports Ltd is located at 8236 128A Street. A witness told the media on July 14 that he heard three shots. He said he pulled Malik from his vehicle as he bled from a single neck wound.
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IHIT’s own Investigative Support Unit (ISU). “This case was complex with its own unique challenges,” said IHIT Superintendent Mandeep Mooker. “Our IHIT investigators and partners prevailed because of the dedication and exper tise that each investigator brings as part of the integration and partnership.”
The club notes that diabetes is successful at outrun ning us all. With 640 new cases diagnosed daily, 26 hourly, or 1 every 3 minutes – diabetes is not slow ing down. That’s why each year Diabetes Canada funds 20 End Diabetes research awards. Each award commits a $100,000 grant annually for three years to support researchers on the road to breakthrough discoveries to help end diabetes.
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IHIT said: “No further details of the investigation will be provided as this matter is now before the courts.”
IHIT spokesperson Sgt. David Lee told the me dia that day that Malik was “shot several times,” but did not elaborate.
“This case was complex with its own unique challenges”
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On July 14 at 9:27 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to shots fired at the business complex at 8236 128 Street. First responders found Malik suffer ing from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving interventions, Malik died at scene. The Inte grated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in to investigate.
He also stressed that investigators were “fol lowing the evidence” and “won’t speculate as to motive.”
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The club says it is proud to support the “End Diabe tes Fund” which supports research to enhance un derstanding of diabetes and its prevention, causes, management, and cure. Since 2019, the Sikh Motor cycle Clubs across Canada have helped raise over $150,000 towards programs and services for those affected by diabetes.
Sikh Motorcycle Clubs going the distance to raise funds for research to help end diabetes
Homicide investigators identified a suspect ve hicle used in the shooting. A white Honda CRV was captured on CCTV hours before the shoot ing. This white Honda CRV was then found in flames at 122 Street and 82 Avenue.
“Diabetes Canada is grateful for the commitment and support of the Sikh Motorcycle Club of Canada and the riders here in British Columbia. These types of partnerships and events allow us to further sup port the 1.6 million individuals living with diabetes, prediabetes or undiagnosed in British Columbia,” says Andrea Kwasnicki, Director, Community Fun draising and Events, Diabetes Canada, Western ForCanada.more information: http://rideforcause.ca/
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THE Sikh Motorcycle Club of Canada is set to ride over 10,000 kilometres across the country through their Ride For Cause… Let’s End Diabetes, with the goal to raise $100,000 to ensure Diabetes Canada’s research can continue.
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PICS Society has upgraded and widened 175A Street (off 64 Avenue) in order to provide access to the Guru Nanak Diversity Village residential care facility being built in Cloverdale. The commemorative street name sign was approved by the City Council on June 27 and was installed on Friday in both English and Punjabi on the corner of 64 Avenue and 175A Street.
inclusion than to name this street in honour of Guru Nanak whose teachings championed the oneness of humanity and united people across religious divisions.” Laurie Guerra, Nagra, Doug Elford, and Brenda Locke.
McCallum said: “I am very pleased to celebrate the installation of the commemorative ‘Guru Nanak Village Way’ sign in Cloverdale. This street will provide access to the Guru Nanak Diversity Village, a long-term care facility being built by Progressive Intercultural
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The idea to rename 175A Street after the founder of the Sikh faith came to the fore in the wake of the decision by PICS Society to name
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He added: “It is a celebration of our minorities, our diverse cultures, communities and their contributions towards making Surrey a truly inclusive society and city. On behalf of PICS Society, our Board and the larger community we represent, I want to express sincere thanks to Mayor Doug McCallum and the Surrey City Council for their leadership on this initiative. I also want to thank the community, the local media and the dignitaries who joined us for the historic ceremony.”
Community Services (PICS) Society.” He added: “A good population of Sikh community resides in Surrey and I can think of no better way to express the City’s commitment to
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SURREY City Council was on Friday joined by PICS Society, elected government of�icials, Indian Consul General Manish and members of the community to celebrate the unveiling of a commemorative ‘Guru Nanak Village Way’ street sign in TheCloverdale.signhas been installed on the corner of 64 Avenue and 175A Street following City Council’s approval of a request from Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society earlier this year.
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(L-R) Health Minister Adrian Dix, Progressive Intercultural Community Services CEO Satbir Singh Cheema, Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and Indian Consul General Manish. Photos submitted.
Satbir Singh Cheema, President and CEO, PICS Society said: “With more than 104,720 South Asians living in the Municipality of Surrey, naming this street after Guru Nanak Ji not only re�lects our city’s multicultural mosaic, but also the rich Punjabi heritage.
ning are viewed as a collective responsi Childrenbility. of a dying parent are often tasked with providing the main sources of care and support. Sometimes, cultural norms may guide them to not disclose the sever ity of an illness to their loved one in the interest of preserving hope, notes Joshi. Religious views, levels of education and language barriers were also identified in Joshi’s research as factors that influenced how participants navigated through the advanced care planning process.
* The research study was funded by a 2019 VCHRI Team Grant with the goal to raise awareness about advanced care planning among English-speaking Canadi ans of South Asian origin.
who discovered bullet holes in the exterior of their residence. No one was injured as a result of this shooting.
* The team introduced participants to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide which is a tool that explores Western ideas of in dividualized decision-making about endof-life planning.
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“For the South Asian community, hav ing family present during advanced care planning conversations is important, as
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On July 28 at 3:14 a.m., Surrey RCMP re ceived a report of shots fired at a residence in the 8300-block on 142A Street.
Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit took conduct of the investigation. The motive of this shooting has not yet been determined.
Shots fired at residence in Newton
Western medicine values autonomous decision-making that puts advanced care planning into the hands of the individual.
Participants had the opportunity to talk with Joshi and his research team in an informal setting about their values, be liefs and life experiences when it comes to serious or terminal illness, taking the perspective of both patients and family
The feedback and lived experiences Joshi and his team collected from study partici pants can also contribute to discussions about how to provide culturally appro priate care, and potentially develop new supplementary tools to the Serious Illness Conversation Guide, adds Joshi.
“Ourmembers.research has shown that culture mat
ters when it comes to how and when in dividuals are prepared to talk about death and dying,” says Joshi.
* The hope is that learnings from this study can potentially develop new tools to supplement advanced care planning guides to help raise awareness and im prove patient care in the community.
In the South Asian community, physicians are typically seen as authority figures whose word should be taken at face val ue. Decisions about advanced care plan
“With more cultural awareness, we can increase the skill set of health care prac titioners and improve patient care,” says Joshi. “Conducting this research has al ready helped me build trust with my pa tients in my current practice.”
END-OF-LIFE care is never an easy top ic of conversation. For people of South Asian descent, discussions about death and dying can also carry with them cul tural norms and family traditions that dif fer from those of mainstream Western cultures, which the health care system in British Columbia is largely built upon.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Insti tute (VCHRI) researcher Dr. Amrish Joshi has thought deeply on the topic, both as someone of South Asian descent and as a community palliative physician with the Richmond Integrated Hospice Palliative Care Program.
Culturally appropriate language can bridge barriers and optimize care In Greater Vancouver, the South Asian community represents one quarter of all visible minorities. While many prefer to make family-based decisions, they of ten refrain from engaging in discussions about serious illness and death, both of which are essential to planning for endof-life care, says Joshi. This can prevent some families from taking full advantage of available advanced care services.
For his research study, Joshi and his team introduced study participants to the Se rious Illness Conversation Guide, a re search-based communication tool that explores Western notions of autonomous decision-making surrounding advanced care planning. While not a replacement for culturally sensitive care, researchers believe that exposure to the guide could help people of South Asian origin navigate the Western advanced care system.
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End-of-life planning in the South Asian community
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patients often reframe questions about their advanced care goals to family goals,” notes Joshi.
Joshi found that participants who had only been in the country for a couple of months were more reluctant to speak on the subject, versus individuals who have lived in Canada for many years.
A residence in Newton was shot at early Thursday morning.
His research study is designed to raise awareness about advanced care planning among English-speaking Canadians of South Asian origin.
* Dr. Amrish Joshi is a community pallia tive physician with the Richmond Integrat ed Hospice Palliative Program.
* The study involved five focus groups with 18 South Asian participants from the gen eral public, and was coordinated with two nurses of Filipino and Chinese descent.
Working alongside another physician of South Asian heritage, as well as two nurs es of Filipino and Chinese descent, Joshi conducted five focus groups on the sub ject of end-of-life care with 18 South Asian participants from the general public.
Frontline officers spoke with a homeowner
Police said that as a result of the rapid response and evidence collection by officers, Sea-to-Sky RCMP were able to locate and apprehend multiple individuals.
The same month, Vancouver Police also released the photos, names and ages of six gangsters, including brothers Barinder and Meninder Dhaliwal, with links to Vancouver who they said posed a significant
spiking on July 24.
The CFSEU-BC said it was issuing a public warning and identifying them in order for family, friends, associates and the public to take measures to increase their own personal safety.
A burning vehicle believed to be associated to the shooting was located in the 3300-block of Ptarmigan Place in Whistler.
Brian was shot in July 2013 on Downes Road and went to a hospital with a gunshot wound.
Boutique Hotel, located in the 4300-block of Sundial Crescent in OneWhistler.victim died on scene, while the other died as a result of injuries, a short time later after being transported to hospital.
A VOICE source had on Sunday named the other victim as “Sat Gill” but we could not verify that from the police at the time.
ACCORDING to The Abbotsford News’ Vikki Hopes, Harpreet (Harb) Dhaliwal’s brother, Barinder (Brian) “Shrek” Dhaliwal, was the suspected target of a drive-by shooting in 2011 at a home on Bradner Road and was an associate of the Bacon brothers. In 2011, Jarrod Bacon alleged in wiretap evidence presented at his drug-conspiracy trial that Brian could front the $3 million in cash for cocaine.
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QUITE obviously, the gang world already knew that Gursimran Sahota was involved in Sunday’s incident and had been arrested because the story “Karman Grewal shot and killed at Vancouver International Airport (with videos) (Monday update)” (dated May 9, 2021) on our website had started trending on Sunday (July 24).
One of the posts was under the heading: “Rest Easy Meninder ThereDhaliwal.”was also a graphic video showing the victims lying on the ground in blood on either side of a white vehicle.
Barinder Dhaliwal
Gursimran Sahota, Karman Grewal were charged in connection with 3 robberies
In May 2021, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) on Tuesday issued a public warning regarding 11 individuals, including brothers Barinder and Meninder Dhaliwal, involved in the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. It said that these individuals posed a significant threat to the public.
“Anyone who was in the area of Sundial Crescent or Blueberry Drive, where the burning vehicle was located, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. with dash camera footage was asked to contact IHIT immediately
Meninder Dhaliwal’s brother, Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal, 31, was shot and killed on April 17, 2021, outside Cardero’s restaurant near Coal Harbour Quay and Cardero Street in Vancouver. His killer, Francois Joseph Gauthier, 53, who was initially charged with first-degree murder, pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of second-degree murder in B.C. Supreme Court last month and was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 20 Harpreetyears. Dhaliwal, who did not have a criminal record, was believed to have had ties to the Brothers Keepers gang.
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Grewal belonged to the United Nations gang.
That other man was Gursimran Sahota who was 21 years old at the Karmantime.
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risk to the safety of the public.
That story said: “In March 2019, Surrey RCMP had announced that they had laid charges against Karman Singh Grewal, then 26, of Vancouver, and another man in relation to three robberies that occurred on February 7 in Surrey and Delta.”
In fact, quite strangely that story suddenly started receiving hits as early as July 18, according to our website data. The hits came down from July 21-23 before suddenly
IHIT asked anyone who was in either area throughout the morning, or any associates of Dhaliwal or Gill to come forward.
In 2016, he was charged with four weapons offences and pleaded guilty to one in 2018. He was sentenced to a one-year prison term. Harpreet was the victim of shootings in 2017 in Abbotsford and in
December 2018 at Lansdowne Mall in BrotherRichmond.Meninder survived a shooting in March 2019 in Richmond.
In September 2012, there was another drive-by shooting in which a man got shot in the arm. Following that incident, police installed video surveillance cameras on Bradner Road near the home.
The CFSEU-BC said that these individuals were known to police and had been connected to the spike in violence at the time. Police believe that anyone with them or in their proximity could be putting themselves at risk.
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“Weevidence.believe this to be a targeted incident. Though this was a brazen daytime shooting in a busy village, there is not believed to be any further risk to the public, thanks to the quick response of the Sea-to-Sky RCMP members,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti.
Dhaliwal, a member of Brothers Keepers gang.
JUST after the double homicide, social media posts said that the victims were South Asians, with one of them being identified as Meninder
IHIT is working closely with the Sea-to-Sky RCMP, the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS), the B.C. Coroners Service and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) to gather
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Paul David Wynn
WITH the consent of their families, the Inte grated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Thursday identified the victims of Mon day’s shooting in Langley as Paul David Wynn, 60, and Steven Furness, 43.
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Paul David Wynn and Steven Furness identified as victims of Monday’s shooting in Langley
The suspect — 28-year-old Jordan Daniel Goggin from Surrey — was engaged by po lice and shot where he died at scene. He was known to police but had non-criminal contact. The Independent Investigations Of fice (IIO) continues to investigate the police IHITshooting.said its investigators and Victim Services have been in contact with the families of all the victims. There has also been engagement with the community and those affected by this tragic event.
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In the early morning hours of July 25, a total of four people where shot in multiple shootings occurring in the Township of Langley and City of Langley. Two victims died at scene. One woman remains in critical condition and the other man has non-life-threatening injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate with the sup port of the Langley RCMP and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).
“We’ve learned that there are those in the community looking for their friends and loved ones wondering if they were victims,” said IHIT Sgt. David Lee. “We hope that this identification helps the public awareness of
who was involved and to assess if there are other unaccounted for.”
Steven Furness
The surviving victims have all been identified and their families have been contacted. The injured woman, age 26, remains in critical condition. The man with non-life threatening injuries is 26 years old. Both are still in the IHIThospital.said it continues to investigate and is gathering information to formulate possible motives. At this time, no further details on motive can be shared, it added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact
Furness’s family said: “Hopefully Steven’s tragic death will put a spotlight on the plight of the homeless and vulnerable in society. Love from your family.”
The suspect: Jordan Daniel Goggin
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Wynn died outside the Creek Stone Place, while Furness died at the Langley Bus Loop. Wynn’s family said: “Paul was the poster child of the family he worked so hard for ev erything he had.”
Norm Lipinski. “I am obviously proud of our accomplishments to this point, but I know our team always remains focused on the next challenge and on the primary objective of improving public safety for the citizens of Sur Surreyrey.”
RCMP remain the police of jurisdiction during this phase of the transition, and their detachment, community offices, and phone num bers remain the primary points of contact for non-emergencies (604599-0502), and emergencies (911).
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Surrey Police Service surpasses deployment milestone as second anniversary approaches
“The steady, incremental progress toward Surrey Police Service becom ing the police of jurisdiction in Surrey is the result of the efforts that began two years ago and have continued ev ery day since,” says Chief Constable
AS Surrey Police Service (SPS) cel ebrates two years since Surrey’s new municipal police service was estab lished, it is also marking the opera tional deployment of over 100 police officers in Surrey.
Presentation on Ayurveda by Dr. Martina Ziska organized by Consulate General of India in Vancouver and Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of BC on July 23 at Shanti Niketan Hall of Surrey’s Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Among seen in the photos are Consul General Manish, Consul Manjish Grover, Dr. Arun Garg, Satish Kumar, President of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of BC, Dr. Martina Ziska, Dr. Jaisri Lambert, Erica Mueller, and Neelam Toprani.
Constable Norm Lipinski, was hired in the fall of 2020 followed by the three Deputy Chiefs. Today, SPS is the third largest municipal police agency with 237 police officers, and 52 civil ian Overemployees.thelasttwo years, the SPS crest, vision and values were developed, a comprehensive community consulta tion was completed, and agreements were signed with CUPE 402 and the Surrey Police Union to represent SPS
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SPS remains on track to have 295 officers deployed by May 2023
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deployment also comes just shortly before the second anniversary of SPS. On August 6, 2020, the Sur rey Police Board established Surrey Police Service, making SPS a legal, bona fide police service in British Co lumbia. The first SPS employee, Chief
civilian and sworn staff. SPS also hired its first class of 14 po lice recruits, who are now training at the Justice Institute of BC. Many more milestones are yet to come as SPS continues to build a locally controlled, independent police agency for the di verse and growing city of Surrey.
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On July 25, 35 SPS officers began their operational deployment at the Surrey RCMP detachment. This exceeds the planned July deployment of 30 of ficers outlined in the SPS-RCMP Hu man Resources Strategy and Plan to make up previous deployment short falls resulting primarily from federal security clearance constraints. This contingent of SPS officers is the larg est single deployment of the policing transition to date.
In total, SPS has now deployed a total of 120 officers into operational duties in Surrey. These officers are posted into positions on the Frontline, Gen eral Investigation Unit, Surrey Gang Enforcement Team, Police Mental Health Outreach Team, Community Response Unit, Diversity Unit, Traffic, Serious Crime, and the Vulnerable
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Newton Community Centre renderings revealed as project moves forward
The Newton Community Centre has an initial $100 million Phase 1 investment that will fund a con tract award for an aquatic compo nent, which will include a 10-lane, 50 metre lap pool, leisure pool, lazy river, water attractions, large family hot tub, sauna and steam rooms, multi-purpose spaces, fit ness centre, licensed childcare,
as Net Zero Carbon and Passive House. The project is also being designed to allow for the integra tion of additional amenities to meet growing community needs.
SURREY City Council received a project update and a first look at conceptual renderings for the Newton Community Centre proj ect during the Monday meeting.
A future Phase 2 development ad dition will include a library, recre ation and culture amenities.
This project is among more than 20 others in the ‘Surrey Invests’ Capital Plan.
Pedestrian killed in Vancouver collision
McCallum added: “The Newton Community Centre will be a com munity hub for Newton residents, offering services and programs for all ages to enjoy. Council recogniz es the importance of providing op portunities for recreation and com petitive play. That’s why we have invested $428 million through the ‘Surrey Invests’ Capital Program to build high-quality facilities and amenities throughout the City.”
Rendering of Newton Community Centre.
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“I am excited to share renderings of the Newton Community Centre project,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “This design process is well underway for this new facility, and early roadworks to support the project are expected to be com pleted next month.”
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Surrey City Council approves more than 5,000 new housing units
and indoor and outdoor amenities. Consultation with the public and stakeholders was completed early this year, followed by program ming and master planning. The design process is well underway. The Newton Community Centre will be a sustainable facility de signed to the most stringent en ergy performance standards, such
The developments that Council moved for ward this month include 15 new high-rise buildings, ranging from 34 to 53 storeys, sev eral mid-rise buildings, a seven-storey se niors independent living building, and more.
IN the month of July alone, Surrey City Coun cil moved forward numerous developments that will result in more than 5,000 new hous ing units being built that will benefit the mid dle class in the City.
ed the contracts for Newton Com munity Centre Road and Utility Work on November 22, 2021, and Newton Storm Sewer Realignment on March 7, 2022. These works are expected to be completed in Au gust 2022.
VANCOUVER Police are investigating the city’s seventh pedestrian fatality of the year after a 78-year-old woman died on Tuesday night. The woman was crossing Beach Avenue on Broughton Street just before 8 p.m. when she was struck by a white Nissan SUV in the middle of the street. She was taken to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The combined estimated value of the proj ects is $1.43 billion and will bring new mar ket housing and rental units, which also in clude projects dedicated to seniors housing.
McCallum added: “As one of the fastest growing cities in the country, I am thrilled to see the amount and variety of housing proj ects moving forward that will provide a wide range of housing options for our residents.”
The total value of building permits issued in Surrey during the first six months of 2022 was $1.17B, which is a 31% increase from the same period last year.
In support of the Newton Commu nity Centre project, Council award
Investigators believe driver impairment was a factor is this collision. A 30-year-old man was arrested. He has since been released on a fu ture court date.
“Access to affordable, accessible housing for the middle class is essential for a thriving and inclusive city like Surrey,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “Council recogniz es the demand for housing and that is why we are working hard to get these important projects from permitting to construction as quickly as possible.”
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“Oured. Community Response Unit officers have a keen eye for spotting suspicious ve hicles and drivers, which has resulted in ar rests and firearms seizures,” said Staff-Sgt.
SURREY RCMP are looking for witnesses in a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of pedestrian in Newton.
is in the early stages and the cause of the collision has not yet been determined, however, impaired driving is believed to be a contributing factor, police Anyonesaid.
Assistance from the Air 1 Helicopter helped track down one the suspects, who fled from police and was later arrested on a Canadawide warrant.
On Tuesday, July 26 at approximately 11:59 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the 7400-block of 121A Street.
Surrey RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investiga tion Team (CCIT) with assistance from the Integrated Collision Analysis and Recon struction Service (ICARS), are investigating the collision. The driver and passengers of the small grey SUV involved remained on
A search of the vehicle revealed a rifle with a loaded magazine, a loaded handgun and body armor which were all seized. Both people remain in custody awaiting their next court appearance and additional fire arms charges have been recommended. Just over 24 hours later, on July 22 at 8:39 p.m., Surrey RCMP CRU officers conducted queries of a vehicle that was registered to an inmate with an outstanding Canada-
On July 21 at 6:23 p.m., Surrey RCMP CRU officers conducted a traffic stop of a ve hicle that had inactive insurance in the 9900-block of 154 Street. A 40-year-old man, who is a prohibited driver, and 20-year-old woman were arrested on several outstand ing warrants out of Surrey, Kamloops, Oliver and Kelowna.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
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with information regarding the colli sion or dash camera footage from the area is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team at 604-599-0502.
The female pedestrian was transported to hospital and later succumbed to her injuries.
AT approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Rich mond RCMP responded to reports that an irate male was smashing vehicles and threatening people near the onramp to Highway 99 at Steveston Highway.
TheDrive.male became aware of police follow ing him and attempted to evade officers through dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding and running red lights. The Air 1 helicopter was able to safely track the ve hicle from above, following the driver as he travelled from north to south Surrey.
Richmond RCMP seek witnesses, video evidence following man’s violent outburst
Initial reports alleged that the man was throw ing a compressed air tank at vehicles and threatening bystanders. Frontline officers encountered an extremely irate man who threatened to use the metal tank as a weapon against them.
Police located a pedestrian with serious in juries. He had been struck and pinned by a vehicle. With the assistance of bystanders, police were able to push the vehicle off the victim and began immediate first aid until BC Ambulance Service and Surrey Fire Service took over patient care.
The driver ultimately stopped at a gas sta tion in the 14300-block of Crescent Road. A 37-year-old man was arrested on a Canadawide warrant and his vehicle was impound
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Female pedestrian killed in Newton collision
The 56-year-old Richmond man was subse quently apprehended under Section 28 of the Mental Health Act and transported to a local Thehospital.investigation remains ongoing. Criminal charges may be considered at a later date, po lice Anyonesaid.who may have witnessed this inci dent, and who may have video evidence of it, is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604278-1212, quoting file number 2022-19901.
Nigel Pronger, North Community Response Unit “TheCommander.abilitytointerdict criminals is en hanced by our partnership with Air 1, pro viding eyes from above to safely maintain a track on fleeing suspect vehicles.”
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“We need witnesses and anyone with in formation to call police and help solve this Thecrime.”victim, a woman in her 50s, was sitting on the west side of Dunlevy near Powell on July 25 at around 1:30 a.m. A stranger came up to her, poured a flammable substance on her head, and lit it on fire.
Thereading.Community Adult Literacy Program pro vides an opportunity for adults to invest in their skills to not only benefit themselves but their entire families. By upskilling today, people will be more prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.
LITERACY and numeracy are critical skills for success at work and in life. More people will have an opportunity to write the next pages of their lives with help from the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). As part of this program, our government provides annual funding to a range of adult learning programs which help participants improve literacy, math and digital skills in 128 communities across the Manyprovince.ofustake literacy skills for granted, but an estimated 700,000 people in the province have significant challenges with reading, writ ing, math, and digital skills. I am proud that our government is supporting people to suc ceed. That is why we are increasing funding to this program by $500,000 and investing a total of $3.4 million annually so that people across the province can gain essential skills that will give them more confidence in reading, writ ing, math and using a computer at work, school, and in their own life.
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“Investigators don’t believe the two inci dents are connected,” said Visintin. “How ever, it is still very early in the investigation, so we are not ruling anything out.”
The suspect, described as a white man in
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A woman was allegedly set on fire while sitting on a sidewalk on Vancouver’s Down town Eastside on Monday.
Woman set on fire on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside sidewalk
By increasing literacy and numeracy profi ciencies among adults, we are helping people meet the increasing demands of the labour market while meeting the individual needs of adult learners, including Indigenous people,
newcomers, and people with disabilities. These locally run programs support people from all walks of life and from all different backgrounds no matter where they might be in their literacy journey. The programs are de livered in the community rather than formal classrooms, so students feel at home and comfortable in their surroundings.
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“This was a shocking attack that targeted a vulnerable member of our community,” said Constable Tania Visintin on Wednesday.
his 30s, fled the area before police were Investigatorscalled. are looking into a second in cident later the same day. A man called po lice alleging his homemade structure was set on fire while he was asleep in the south lane of Columbia Street near West 5th Av enue between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. He put out the fire himself and managed to escape without any injuries.
Steveston Richmond East MP Parm Bains (right) took US Consul General in Vancouver, Brent Hardt (centre), around Steveston Harbour and the Ocean Legacy Foundation facility that is committed to combating plastic waste in oceans with innovative ways to recycle and reuse and creating a circular economy by turning ocean waste into 100% post-consumer processed plastic. Under the Roadmap for a Renewed US-Canada Partnership, the two nations remain committed to work together to accelerate climate ambitions.
Both arsons remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call VPD’s Major Crime at 604-717-2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The grants will be used by community orga nizations, Indigenous-led organizations, and public post-secondary institutions to help as many folks as we can and make sure none fall through the cracks. We are working to reduce institutional barriers that remain for people in
The woman immediately ran to a nearby business to get help. She was taken to hos pital for serious burn injuries.
MPA Society has been selected as the nonprofit operator of the building to deliver 24/7 support services to residents and manage the Withbuilding.the site rezoning now approved, the project will proceed with a development per mit application. BC Housing and the federal government will provide the capital funding
Murray Rankin, Acting Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, said: “Housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness is desperately needed in the City of Vancouver. This project will provide 129 homes for people in need. The building will be professionally managed, but if issues come up, we will be quick to address con cerns because we want this to be a success,
“This is one of the larger drug seizures we have seen in recent years,” said Inspector Phil Heard from VPD’s Organized Crime Section on Wednesday.
people of all genders, seniors and people with disabilities.
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He added: “We are committed to the pro cess of reconciliation and recognizing and addressing the roots of health care inequities experienced by the Indigenous populations. We strive for all members, staff and visitors to experience a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive environment. We feel this project would provide hope to those most in need of housing and supports. MPA aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance use challenges, be a valued mem ber in our communities and be the founda tion on which our members can build their paths to recovery.”
Vancouver Police and CFSEU-BC seize drugs worth $8M and over $170,000 cash
the Vancouver Police Department, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC, and the Lower Mainland Inte grated Emergency Response Team,” said Heard. “A seizure of this size will undoubt edly reduce the amount of fentanyl and other illicit drugs sold on the streets.”
FOLLOWING several nights of public hearing and receiving feedback from over 200 mem bers of the public, Vancouver City Council on Tuesday approved the plan for a new devel opment at 2086-2098 West 7th Avenue and 2091 West 8th Avenue.
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Two people have been arrested and the investigation remains ongoing.
“This was a collaborative effort between
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart said: “As more and more neighbours are pushed to the streets due to a lack of supportive hous ing, this project provides hope of a better way forward. More than 100 residents will soon have their own place to call home, with wrap-around services which will ensure they are well supported,” said. “Today’s approval shows our commitment to building a more compassionate city where housing for every one is available in all neighbourhoods.”
Rezoning for more than new homes with supports in Kitsilano approved by Council
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Nick Blackman, Executive Director, MPA Society, said: “MPA Society was formed 51 years ago in Kitsilano by a group of local residents who wanted to improve the mental health services available in their community. Over many years, MPA has evolved into a member-based organization with 35 housing programs and community services located across the Lower Mainland supporting over 1000 individuals.”
Last week, police executed search war rants in two New Westminster residences and one in Port Moody. Over 10 kilograms of fentanyl, 22 kilograms of cocaine, and 41 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized, along with $172,000 in cash, two vehicles, and a kilogram press.
This is the second of five City-owned sites that support an MOU (signed in August 2020 by the City of Vancouver, CMHC, and BC Housing) to deliver 350 permanent support ive homes using modular construction.
The building will include 129 studio homes –all units have their own private bathroom and kitchen and approximately 15 per cent of the homes will be fully accessible. The homes will serve low-income residents, including
for the development, BC Housing will provide operational funding, and construction on the project is anticipated to start in late 2023. This application was considered under the Affordable Housing Policies.
VANCOUVER Police have seized more than $8 million in drugs and over $170,000 in cash in an investigation targeting gang
“We believe this investigation, and the substantial seizure of drugs and cash, will have a significant impact on organized crime in the Lower Mainland.” Detectives in the VPD’s Organized Crime Section initiated Project Tint in May 2022 to target drug sales and distributions within a high-level organized crime group linked to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.
“Supporting our policing partners is a cor nerstone of the work that CFSEU-BC does around the province and we continue to work closely with the Vancouver Police on a number of projects and initiatives as we work together to target those who pose the greatest risk to safety in our communi ties,” said CFSEU-BC Staff Sergeant Lind sey “TheHoughton.resultsof the initial phase of the Van couver Police Department’s project were a success and we look forward to continu ing our support as the investigation pro gresses.”
The City, provincial, and federal governments are taking collective action to address the critical needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver, as well as those seeking affordable housing. The cre ation of new permanent supportive housing will provide residents with safe, secure, and affordable homes with onsite support servic es, the City said.
and we need housing like this in the city.”
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Educator Pauline Greaves is NDP candidate in Surrey South by-election
Transit Police investigating serious vehicle collision resulting in two fatalities
METRO Vancouver Transit Police are inves tigating a motor vehicle accident that oc curred on Tuesday, July 26 just after 11 p.m. at the intersection of 10th Avenue and 6th Street in New Westminster.
* Extending the Skytrain and replacing the Massey Tunnel — without unfair tolls
Pauline Greaves
Last year, B.C. was impacted by a record-set ting heat dome with extreme temperatures throughout the province. As a result, Work SafeBC accepted 115 claims from workers related to heat stress in 2021, a 180-per-cent increase over the average 41 claims in the pre vious three years.
* Establish cooling areas with shade and water.
* Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing made of breathable fabric, such as cotton.
Risk assessments are required
* Monitor heat conditions and require workers not to work alone.
* Determine appropriate work-rest cycles; when a worker feels ill it may be too late.
* Know your personal risk factors, such as medications and any pre-existing conditions.
Prpic adds that indoor heat stress is an area of increasing concern. For example, in 2021, over one-third (35 per cent) of heat stress claims were for indoor workers.
* Drink plenty of water (one glass every 20 min utes).
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“There’s much more to do, and we can’t af ford to let the BC Liberals stand in the way of the important projects that our commu nity depends on.”
*area.Do hard physical work during the coolest parts of the day, before 11 a.m. and after 3 p.m.
* In the previous three years (2018-2020), WorkSafeBC had a total of 122 accepted claims related to heat stress, or an average of 41 per year.
*daleMaking record investments in new schools for Surrey students
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle which then fled at a high rate of speed, according to police.
* Make physical modifications to facilities, equipment, processes to reduce exposure.
WorkSafeBC reminds employers to keep both indoor and outdoor workers safe from heat stress
The Independent Investigations Office of
* Ensure there is adequate first-aid coverage and emergency procedures are in place.
Both suspects remain in custody and
BC has been contacted and Transit Police said they are working collaboratively with them as the investigation continues.
* Check the signs and symptoms for yourself and Learnco-workers.moreabout heat stress at worksafebc. com. Read Preventing Heat Stress at Work or watch Sun Safety at Work on WorkSafeBC’s YouTube channel.
If anyone witnessed this incident or has dash camera footage and have not yet spo ken with police, they are asked to contact Metro Vancouver Transit Police at 604-5158300, or text at 87.7.77.
She noted that since forming government in July 2017, the NDP has made huge invest ments in schools, healthcare and infrastruc ture in Surrey, including:
Prevention of Heat Stress: Worker
* Of the 115 accepted claims for heat stress in 2021, 74 were for outdoor workers, and 41 for indoor workers.
A short time later, the vehicle was located on fire, after causing a multi-vehicle colli sion. The driver of the fleeing vehicle and the passenger were arrested at the scene. Two occupants in another vehicle were taken to hospital, but have since suc cumbed to their injuries.
AFTER a slow start to the summer weather, B.C. is now experiencing higher temperatures throughout the province. As temperatures rise, employers need to be aware of the risks to their workers — both indoor and outdoor — and implement measures to keep their workplaces safe, says WorkSafeBC.
The NDP said Greaves has seen first-hand the huge difference John Horgan’s govern ment has made in Surrey and how impor tant it is to keep moving forward on projects that help people.
charges of prohibited driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and flight from police are being recom Transitmended.Police, with the assistance of the Burnaby RCMP Serious Crimes Unit, are continuing the investigation.
* Cutting childcare fees and creating more Shespacespointed out that Kevin Falcon’s BC Lib erals oppose putting Surrey’s new hospital in Cloverdale and have vowed to cancel the Massey Tunnel replacement. Falcon has also said he opposes eliminating bridge tolls and ICBC rebate cheques. The Surrey South by-election was triggered by the resignation of BC Liberal MLA Steph anie Cadieux. Under Elections BC regula tions, a by-election must be called on or before October 28.
THE NDP on Monday announced that com munity leader and educator Dr. Pauline Greaves is their candidate in the Surrey South by-election.
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* Building Surrey’s new hospital in Clover
Prevention of Heat Stress: Employers
WorkSafeBC encourages employers to engage their workers early in the process so they un derstand the risks, and participate in the as sessment and control of those risks.
* Rotate work activities or use additional work ers to reduce exposure.
“Workers in buildings or vehicles without ade quate HVAC systems to mitigate sustained heat are increasingly at risk of heat-related injuries,” Prpic says.
To prevent heat-stress injuries, WorkSafeBC requires employers to conduct heat stress as sessments. As appropriate, employers must have a heat stress mitigation plan that pro vides education and training in recognizing the symptoms of heat-related injuries. If not recog nized and treated early, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excess sweating, diz ziness, fainting and muscle cramps. Symptoms of heat stroke include cessation of sweating, an increased breathing rate, confusion, seizures and even cardiac arrest.
* Take rest breaks in a cool, well-ventilated
A resident of south Surrey for almost 30 years, Greaves teaches business at the Lan gara School of Management and has served as part of the leadership team on the Com monwealth Secretariat and on Surrey’s Di versity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee.
and reducing congestion with the SkyTrain extension and Massey Tunnel replacement, John Horgan’s BC NDP government is mak ing progress for people and families in our community,” said Greaves.
* Eliminating bridge tolls, saving families $1,500 a year
“We are hoping that the serious heat wave in 2021 has raised awareness about the dangers of working in high temperatures,” says Suzana Prpic, Senior Manager of Prevention Field Ser vices at WorkSafeBC. “Whether you are work ing outdoors on a farm or construction site, or indoors in a restaurant kitchen, or in a facto ry—heat stress can cause serious injuries and even death.”
“From tackling unfair costs like bridge tolls, moving forward on Surrey’s new hospital,
* Change work practices and policies to limit the risk.
and Environmental Health Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control.
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apartment building. The fire was extinguished by a resident and minor damage was sustained. Major Crime Unit detectives are canvassing for video and additional witnesses. You are re quested to report any activities that you may find suspicious. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 604-859-5225.
NCCEH, housed at the BC Centre for Disease Control, in collaboration with Dr. Glen Kenny at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit of the University of Ottawa, developed the new, plain-language guide for doing in-person and remote health checks. In addition to providing information on how
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where the body’s ability to dissipate heat is overwhelmed, leading to potentially danger ous increases in body temperature,” says Dr. “SevereKenny. heat related illness, conditions such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke, are more likely to occur in older people and those with medical conditions.”
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caused. The Abbotsford Police Department Ma jor Crime Unit will be investigating this incident as an arson.
set on the second floor landing of a stairwell inside the building, and it had been quickly ex tinguished by residents. No injuries were sus tained, and no residents were displaced. The AFRS have been conducting an investi gation and believe this fire to be intentionally
A new health check guide developed by the National Collaborating Centre for Environ mental Health (NCCEH) and University of Ottawa helps to identify people most at risk during an extreme heat event and provides guidance on how to keep cool.
* Yoga classes in person at Shanti Niketan Hall conducted by yoga instructor Gunwant Chana every Monday and every Thursday from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on both days. This is only for participants who have been double vaccinated for COVID-19. They should bring facemask and a yoga mat and maintain social distancing. Pure vegetarian lunch is served in the dining hall of the Temple to all seniors every Thursday at around 11:30 a.m. after the yoga class. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for reg istration and further information.
The NCCEH guide can be used as a resource by anyone doing health checks during heat waves. The Health checks during extreme heat events guide provides:
* Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hin du Cultural Society of BC invites South Asian adults and senior members to come and play Bean Bag Toss or Corn Hole Game on Sunday, July 31 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Temple at 8321 140 Street, Surrey. This game is designed to engage seniors in activities of sports and exercise for arms and shoulders. It will be explained to you. Some of the se niors can play cards for keeping the brain active and healthy. Tea and light snacks will be served. Please maintain social distanc
Climate change is leading to more frequent and intense extreme heat events across Can ada with certain groups, like older adults, more vulnerable to the impacts of extreme
* How to do in-person health checks
(For the links in this story, visit our website voiceonline.com)
* How to do remote health checks
Abbotsford Police investigating second arson at apartment building
Health checks during heat waves can help protect the most susceptible
ing to protect yourself and others.
Thetureshealth check guide is available in Eng lish and French. Additional language transla tions to come.
* A rapid risk assessment checklist
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“Many susceptible people may not recognize when they are overheating, but another per son can help identify a risky situation with some careful questions and observations. Check in as often as possible. At least twice a day and once in the evening when it is hot test Extremeindoors.”heat events can lead to danger ous indoor temperatures in homes without functioning air conditioning. Depending on the building and location within the city, in door temperatures can be even hotter than outdoor temperatures due to heat absorbed by the surrounding environment, building materials and sun shining through the win Fordows.people who are susceptible to heat, sus tained indoor temperatures over 26°C can pose a risk to health, and sustained temper atures over 31°C can be dangerous. “Heat-related illness can occur following prolonged exposure to hot environments
* Information on how to recognize and re spond to heat-related illness
ON Saturday, July 23, at 9:24 p.m., Abbotsford Police were contacted by the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) requesting assistance at a suspicious fire scene at an apartment building in the 33100-block George Ferguson Way. It was determined that a small fire had been
“Someheat. people are at higher risk of experi encing heat-related illness. Regularly check ing in with susceptible people to see how they are coping can dramatically reduce heat-related illness and death,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix on Tuesday.
This is the second arson that the Abbotsford Police Major Crime Unit is investigating at this apartment building. On April 18, at approximate ly 10:30 p.m., police and AFRS were called to a small fire in the first floor stairwell of the same
checks are one of many tools we can use to keep people safer dur ing extreme heat events,” says Dr. Sarah Henderson, Scientific Director of the NCCEH
Niki Sharma
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A new investment of $2 million will support the development and growth of British Colum bia’s co-operative businesses, while expanding services for people who use them, the Province announced on Tues
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with Indigenous Peoples, antiracism, climate change and a strong, sustainable economy will be prioritized for funding.
will be more and stronger cooperatives to serve the press ing needs of more British Co Co-operativelumbians.” enterprises, which are democratically owned and governed by the communities they serve, seek to address the common needs of their members. Co-ops can improve affordability and ac cess to goods and services,
governance of co-operative associations. The legislative review will help ensure coops can operate efficiently, while ensuring transparency and accountability. Based on initial feedback from the coop sector, a consultation pa per will be released in the fall. The legislative review is being led by the Ministry of Finance and advances Sharma’s man date to support modernization of the sector.
create jobs and support invest ment into local communities that are under-served by tradi tional for-profit enterprises. There are about 700 co-ops and credit unions in B.C. The greatest concentration is lo cated in the Lower Mainland, West Kootenay and Vancou ver Island regions. Some ex amples of larger B.C.-based co-operatives are Vancity, Coast Capital, Modo, BC Tree Fruits, the Co-operative Hous
British Columbia Co-oper ative Association (BCCA) and its partners have raised more than $1.7 million to match gov ernment funding. Funds will improve existing supporting infrastructure and identify coop development opportunities for Indigenous communities, newcomers and marginalized groups, and rural communi “Co-operativesties. are driven by values that support a robust and equitable economy, and thriving communities,” said Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary for Community De velopment and Non-Profits. “This funding will empower more co-operatives to work collaboratively for British Co Fundslumbians.”will be distributed through the BCAA in collabo ration with partner organiza tions. Solid State Community Enterprises, the Union Co-op Initiative, the Hua Foundation and the BC Libraries Co-op have all contributed to the fund. Projects that support work toward reconciliation
Niranjan Kaur Mundi passed away on July 22 in Surrey, BornB.C. in Ghuman, Punjab, on March 8, 1946. Niranjan married Bhinder Mundi in February 1963 and came to British Columbia in 1967. Predeceased by her father Inder Singh Ghuman and mother Basant Kaur Ghuman. She is survived by her husband Bhinder, daughters Kamal Dhami (Sony S. Dhami), Karen Chohan (Hap S. Chohan), son Hargo (Aman K. Mundi), and grandchildren Asha K. Mundi, Armaan S. Dhami, Inder S. Dhami, Serena K. Mundi, Neal S. Chohan and Rajan S. Mundi. A funeral service will be held at Five Rivers Funeral Home at 7410 Hopcott Road, Delta, B.C., on Saturday, July 30 at 3 Thep.m.funeral will be followed by a prayer service at York Gurdwara Sahib Society located at 7938 128th Street, Surrey, B.C. at 5 p.m.
“This timely investment by the Province will contribute significantly to building the capacity of the co-operative sector and scaling the impact of our existing partnerships,” said Paul Cabaj, Executive Di rector, BCCA. “The end result
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Murmu started her speech by greeting people and said, “I humbly greet all the fellow citizens from this sacred Parliament, a symbol of the hopes, aspirations and rights of all the citizens of India. Your affection, trust and support will be my greatest strength in discharging my functions and responsibilities.”
“My election to the post of President is proof of the fact that in India, the poor can dream and also fulfil those dreams. Reaching this office is not my personal achievement but that of all the poor people in the country. It is the power of India’s democracy that a girl born in a poor tribal
Murmu assured the countrymen, especially the youth and the women that their interests will be paramount for her while working in this office.
“I want to tell the youth of our country that you are not only building your own future but also laying the foundation of future India. As the President of the country, I will always support you fully,” she said. dreams in
She noted that it is also a coincidence that her political career started when the country was celebrating its 50th year of Independence and today in the
She was addressing the nation after taking oath as the 15th President of India. Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana administered the oath.
home could reach the topmost constitutional post,” Murmu said.
New Delhi (IANS): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said her election to the top constitutional post shows that the poor can not only dream but also fulfill those dreams in India.
75th year of independence, she got this new responsibility.
Murmu thanked all MPs and MLAs for electing her.
My election shows poor can not only dream but also fulfill those
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In February this year, a brick kiln operator had found a 26.11 carat diamond worth Rs 12 million. In December last year, the for tune of four labourers changed after they came across as many as seven precious diamonds when they were doing digging
about the alleged ragging [hazing],” a senior police officer told IANS on Thursday.
Woman, collecting firewood, finds 4.39 carat diamond in Madhya Pradesh
The incident was reported in Indore’s MGM college on Sunday and it came to light after a group of junior medical students informed the University Grand Commission’s (UGC) AntiRagging helpline on Tuesday.
New Delhi (IANS): As the politics over the newly unveiled cast of the ‘National Em blem’ on the roof of the new parliament building escalate, the government said that it is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka, which is preserved in the Sarnath Museum.
lice registered a case under sections dealing with obscene acts and criminal intimidation, besides provisions under the ‘Anti-Ragging Act – 2009’ against senior MBBS students.
Acting on the basis of this information, the po
In-charge of the BJP’s national information and technology department Amit Malviya said, “The National Emblem atop the new parliament building of India is an adap tation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is preserved in the Sarnath Museum. There is no change. The opposi tion is comparing 2D images in print to an imposing 3D structure. They have lost it.”
On Wednesday, when she was busy collect ing firewood, she noticed a sparkling stone lying just a few metres away from her. She picked it up and went to governmentrun ‘Diamond Office’ and showed it to the officials present there. There, she was in formed that “stone” she had found and
The police said it had identified nine senior MBBS students so far.
TMC Rajya Sabha Member Jawhar Sircar tweeted, “Insult to our national symbol, the majestic Ashokan Lions. Original is on the left, graceful, regally confident. The one on the right is Modi’s version, put above new Parliament building, snarling, unnecessarily aggressive and dispropor tionate. Shame! Change it immediately.”
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the new parliament building. After questioning why the Prime Minister, head of the Executive, unveiled the National Emblem, the opposition parties said that the cast has been modified. While the gov ernment said it is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka, the BJP has claimed that there is no change.
“So far, nine seniors MBBS students of MGM col lege, who are suspected to be involved in the alleged ragging of the juniors, have been iden tified. Also, notices were issued to at least 98 junior students under Section 161 CrPC (Crimi nal Procedure Code) to record their statements
The juniors had made an anonymous com plaint and had submitted audio-visual evi dence, including WhatsApp chats.
National Emblem: Government says it is adaptation from Sarnath Lion Capital
Government sources said that the state emblem of India is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka which is preserved in the Sarnath Museum. “The
Bhopal (IANS): Madhya Pradesh’s Panna, famous for its diamond mines, has made many poor families a fortune as they come across precious stones in the most unex pected places.
Locatedwork. in Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region, Panna is also known for its famous tiger reserve.
nath is nothing but a brazen insult to In dia’s National Symbol.”
Sharing two pictures of the National Em blem, Rajya Sabha member and general secretary in-charge of communications of the Congress, Jairam Ramesh said, “To completely change the character and na ture of the lions on Ashoka’s pillar at Sar
Lion Capital has four lions mounted backto-back on a circular abacus. The frieze of the abacus is adorned with sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion separated by in tervening Dharma Chakras,” the sources Thesaid.government said that the profile of the Lion Capital has been adopted as the state emblem of India. This finds pride of place and the design is adopted for the em blem above the parliament building. “The 6.5-meter state emblem of India, weighing 16,000 kg, fully hand crafted by Indian arti sans, is made of high purity bronze. There is no other similar depiction of the em blem, from the perspective of material and craftsmanship, anywhere else in India.”
Nine MBBS students booked under Anti-Ragging Act in Indore
Over 100 artisans from various parts of the country worked on the design, craft ing and casting of the emblem for over six months to bring out the quality that could be seen in the final installation.
“The raw diamond, which the woman found, has been received from her and would be auctioned and the money would be given to her after the deduction of gov ernment royalty and taxes. The diamond is estimated to be worth Rs 20-25 lakh [Rs. 2-2.5 million],” said Anupam Singh, a dia mond inspector.
According to the complaint, the junior stu dents were confined to a flat, and their mobile phones were snatched from them. They were forced to do sit-ups, slap each other so hard that the sound was loud and clear, made to perform sex acts with a pillow or with batch mates, and compelled to make abusive com
Asments.perthe complaint, the juniors were tortured inside a house located near the college cam pus for up to five hours per visit. They were warned by the seniors against reporting the matter to the authorities otherwise “their five years in the college would be ruined.”
The juniors said that instead of helping them, some professors supported ragging. “There have been incidents when the professors have said ragging is necessary for personality devel opment,” the complaint said.
resident of Purusottampur village of the dis trict, used to go to the forest to collect fire wood, which she sold to earn her livelihood.
brought from the forest was actually a pre cious diamond.
Bhopal (IANS): The Madhya Pradesh police have booked nine senior medical students under the ‘Anti-Ragging Act - 2009’ for their al leged involvement in forcing juniors to perform obscene acts and to use abusive language with girl students on the pretext of ragging.
In the latest such instance, Lady Luck smiled on a poor woman, who had gone to collect firewood in a forest area in Panna, as she returned with a 4.39 carat diamond. The woman, identified as Gendabai and a
The FIDE has banned Russia and Belarus from participating in the event following Rus sia’s military action in Ukraine.
New Delhi (IANS): Supreme Court Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday expressed anguish over personal attacks by online por tals against judges.
Quoting Thirukural, Modi said the whole pur pose of earning and living is to be hospitable and India believes in ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’ - a guest is akin to God.
Indian Grandmaster and one of the world’s top women chess players K.Humpy adminis tered the player’s pledge.
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He also declared open the 44th Chess Olym piad, saying: “May the Games begin.”
On June 27, the Supreme Court had agreed to examine a plea alleging increase in at tacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country.
Archbishop Of Bangalore Diocese Dr. Peter Machado along with the National Solidarity Forum, the Evangelical Fellowship of India, moved the plea before the top court.
“Alright, list it,” said the bench.
A total of 30 Indian players (men and wom en) in six teams (3 open and 3 women) will be vying to bring honours to the country.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the state government has sanctioned Rs 1,020 million for hosting the Olympiad. He also thanked Modi for agreeing to inau
A lawyer mentioned a matter in connection with violence against the Christian com munity before a bench headed by Justice TheChandrachud.lawyerurged the top court to urgently list the matter.
gurate the event though the invite was made over the phone from the hospital for Covid-19. Earlier, colourful cultural programs showcasing India’s traditional arts were held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here that enter tained the audience that included the chess players from various countries, Union and Tamil Nadu Ministers, law makers, movie ac tors and others.
“I was down with Covid, so the matter could not be taken up. Recently read a news ar ticle saying the Supreme Court is delaying the hearing in the matter... Give us a break!”
tioned the matter before a vacation bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and J.B. Pardiwala and sought an urgent listing of the Gonsalvesmatter.
He emphasized that in May this year, more than 50 cases of violent attacks took place.
The advocate sought the implementation of the guidelines issued in the Tehseen Poon awala judgment (2018) and cited that in the judgment, a direction was passed for the appointment of nodal officers, who were to take note of hate crimes and register First In formation Reports (FIRs) across the nation.
In the 2018 judgment, the top court had said hate crimes, cow vigilantism and lynching incidents should be nipped in the bud.
“There are winners and future winners,” Modi said.
Chennai (IANS): In the year when India is going to celebrate the 75th year of Indepen dence, it is apt that the Chess Olympiad has come to the country - the home of chess, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thurs Inauguratingday.
Listing out the several firsts of the 44th Chess Olympiad - the first time the event is held in the game’s place of origin, the first time it is Asia in three decades, having highest num
He also drew the colours for the top seeded teams in the Open and Women’s section.
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
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ber of countries, teams participating and first time having the torch relay -- he said the loca tion of the event is more fitting.
submitted that on an average between 40 to 50 violent attacks occurred against Christian institutions and priests ev ery month across the country, as he pressed on the implementation of guidelines which were issued by the top court in a 2018 judg ment to curb hate crimes.
Justice Chandrachud said he had come across some news reports saying that the apex court is delaying the hearing on the matter and added since he had Covid, the matter could not be taken up for hearing.
Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves men
the Chess Olympiad, Modi, who wearing a white shirt, white dhoti, and a white shawl with black and white check bor der, told the chess players and officials that it was an honour to have them here on such an important occasion.
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A total of about 350 teams from over 180 countries are participating in the 11 round event that will begin on July 29 at 3 p.m. The final round will be on August 9.
Modi said Tamil Nadu has strong historical connection with chess and there is a Lord Shiva temple called Chathuranga Vallabha Nathar Temple at Poovanur village in the state’s Tiruvarur district.
“There’s a limit to how much you can target judges.... Who is publishing such news?” he Theasked.bench, also comprising Justice Surya Kant, agreed to list the case for hearing.
He also said that sports have the power to unite people and there are no losers.
In the women’s section, the top-seeded In dian team will play with black pieces while in the Open category, the US team will also play with the same colour pieces.
Those arrested have been identified as Malkit Singh, alias Kitta, of Bhaini village in Bathinda and Hardeep Singh, alias Mamma, of Aaklia Jalal village in Bathinda.
out on bail, he said.
With this pact, Punjab has become a member of largest network of 221 states or provincial governments of 43 countries committed to reduce CO2 and greenhouse
Two aides of Bishnoi and Canada-based gangster held in Punjab
Heopportunities.emphasised that the state government is keen to collaborate with international and national organization agencies to ad dress state-specific climate change con
The development came just a few days after the AGTF had neutralised two killers of Pun jabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala during an en
Although Sidhu resigned on July 19 citing personal reasons, the government kept the development under wraps and accepted his resignation on July 26 and appointed Ghai as the new AG.
The police have also recovered seven pistols (six .32 bores and one .30 bore) along with ammunition and a police uniform of an assis tant sub-inspector (ASI) rank from their pos session, besides impounding their motorcycle on which they were trying to escape.
What has added to the controversy is the se lection of Ghai as the new AG, as he is the counsel of several tainted ministers of the erstwhile Congress regime and has been tak ing a position in the High Court against the present Punjab government.
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New Delhi: The sudden resignation of Anmol Rattan Singh Sidhu as Advocate General (AG) of the Punjab government and the appointing of a controversial lawyer Vinodh Ghai as the new AG has landed the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in a major controversy.
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decision. It is understood that after being appointed as AG, Ghai would not be able to appear personally in all the mentioned cases but will he and his team of lawyers be able to be unbiased in their arguments before judges to serve the interests of the state after once having charged huge fees from his private cli Ghaients?
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bail from the High Court.
Ghai contested against the state government in the infamous Bargari sacrilege case as counsel for the jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Raheem Singh.
The minister hoped that collaboration would help in harnessing the strategic knowledge and technical support for un dertaking comprehensive activities for combating climate change.
Thecerns.MoU was signed by Manish Kumar, Di rector, Environment and Climate Change on behalf of the government, and Divya Sharma, India Executive Director, Climate Group on behalf of Under2 Coalition.
is the counsel for former food and sup plies minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, seeking anticipatory bail. Ashu has been accused in an FIR of the embezzlement of Rs 20,000 crore [1 crore = 10 million]. The Vigilance Bu reau is in hot pursuit to arrest him under the Punjab government’s policy of zero tolerance toward corruption.
India is also among the high-risk countries as it ranked seventh in the Global Climate Risk Index 2021.
Punjab signs pact for climate action
counter in the Bhakna village of Amritsar. The Canada-based gangster is allegedly the mastermind of the murder of Moose Wala. Yadav said following a tip-off about the two associates of the gangsters carrying a large number of weapons and trying to escape the state on a motorcycle, the AGTF nabbed them.
Not ruling out the connection of these two arrested persons in the Moose Wala murder case, the DGP said the police are investigating from that angle also.
State Environment Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said the signing of the MoU be comes all more relevant when impacts of climate change are unprecedented in scale like shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that in crease the risk of catastrophic flooding and associated health related issues.
He is also the counsel for former health and medical education minister O.P. Soni accused of purchasing hand sanitisers during the coro navirus pandemic at exorbitant rates putting the exchequer at a loss of several thousand crores of rupees. An inquiry ordered by the AAP government is on and the Vigilance Bureau is looking into it. Soni too has sought anticipatory
Ghai also argued against the state for being counsel of health minister Vijay Singla who was sacked from the Mann cabinet and arrested for demanding a 2 per cent commission from the contractors engaged in constructing buildings for government hospitals and dispensaries.
The DGP said the arrested persons had also tried to kill three associates -- Dagar, Fateh Nagar, and Kaunsal Chaudhary -- of gangster Sukha Duneke when the police brought them on a production warrant in connection with the kabbadi player Sandeep Nangal Ambia murder case.
gas (GHG) emissions in line with the Par is Agreement, adopted at a UN climate change summit in Paris in 2015.
mended by Chadda at the instance of AAP’s Delhi headquarters. As the two could not come to an agreement on the issue, Sidhu decided to quit.
However, AAP sympathisers in the legal fra ternity accuse former AG Sidhu of hobnob bing with his close friends from the Congress and trying to recruit lawyers as per their liking at the cost of the AAP government’s list.
Hayer reiterated the state’s commitment to build a robust climate-resilient ecosystem and convert the climate vulnerabilities into
It is being argued in legal circles that appointing an AG who has been assisting those who are now in the dock after the AAP formed the government may not prove to be a wise
Preliminary investigations revealed that the ar rested accused persons, on directions of the Canada-based gangster, had unsuccessfully attempted to murder a Rajasthan-based gang ster Kailash Manju in Jaisalmer when he was
Punjab governmenmt runs into fresh row over arm-twisting by AAP bosses in Delhi
Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Police’s AntiGangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint opera tion with the Bathinda Police have arrested two close associates of a Canada-based gang ster and gangster Anmol Bishnoi when they were attempting to escape to Haryana, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Ya dav on Tuesday.
Chandigarh (IANS): In an initiative to check global warming, the Punjab govern ment has signed a memorandum of under standing (MoU) for becoming the member of the global network called Under2 Coali tion to address climate change, it was an nounced on Thursday.
Both the accused persons have criminal re cords and are wanted by the police in several cases of heinous crimes.
Next comes the name of Sangat Singh Gilzian, who remained forest minister for three months in the Congress’ Charanjit Singh Channi gov ernment. Gilzian is accused of accepting a bribe to the tune of Rs 8 crore in a tree planta tion drive. New AG being Gilzian’s counsel ar gued against the state and managed to get his client anticipatory bail.
Sources close to Sidhu reveal that the former AG was being pressured to appoint a majority of Additional Advocate Generals (AAGs), Dep uty Advocate Generals (DAGs), and Assistant Advocate Generals (ADAGs) as per the rec ommendations of MP Raghav Chadda who is also the chairman of the advisory committee formed to help Chief Minister Mann run the government on a day-to-day basis. There is a team of about 150 lawyers with these desig nations who represent the state government in the Punjab and Haryana High Court besides appearing in the Supreme Court.
He is also the counsel for Sumedh Singh Saini, the former controversial Director-General of Police who has been accused of ordering fir ing on the unarmed protesters at Behbal Kalan killing two men.
mance,” the gangster wrote in Punjabi. He further wrote that those people who say that Sidhu Moose Wala was killed by six men, “I wish to tell them there were six during Moose Wala’s killing and there were 1,000 policemen against two.”
Simranjit Singh Mann
Rajbir Singh of Amritsar. He was into drugdealing from a long time and had been living discreetly in a rented house to evade arrest. Yadav said in an intelligence-led operation, a team of the State Special Operation Cell (Amritsar) arrested Singh from Amritsar city.
ing machine from his Toyota Glanza car, which has also been impounded. Preliminary investigations reveal that the accused drug-peddler had been procuring heroin from his associate, identified as Prab hjit Singh of Tarn Taran, the DGP said, adding in March, both had also travelled to Gujarat’s Jamnagar in two vehicles to procure a large consignment of heroin.
the encounter, Jagroop Roopa called and told me that police had sur rounded them from all sides. I told him to surrender and gave him assurance that I will get you freed but he said that they wished to show me their last perfor
Of the six shooters, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested three -- Priyavrat, Kashish and Ankit alias Chhota -- while the Punjab Police have gunned down two -- Manpreet Manu and Jagdeep Rupa. One sharpshooter is still at large and sources in the Special Cell say that all efforts are be ing made to nab him.
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“Shaheed Bhagat Singh is a national hero and a motivational force for our youth,” Avtar Singh said.
It was this gangster, a member of the Bish noi gang, who had first claimed responsi bility for Moose Wala’s murder.
Following Simranjit Singh Mann’s remark, his son Iman Singh Mann, patron of the youth wing of SAD(A), on Wednesday demanded removal of Bhagat Singh’s photograph from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Com mittee (SGPC) managed Central Sikh Mu
During investigations, the police teams also recovered 128 gm of heroin and Rs 960,000 drug money along with an electronic weigh
In a Facebook post, that is going viral on social media, the gangster called both slain shooters Jagroop Roopa and Man preet Mannu as deadly lions who fought valiantly with the police force for over six
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The Canada-based gangster, through a social media post, further said that he will help the families of both the deceased sharpshooters. “They have done a lot for me and I will always be ready to help them,” he wrote.
The arrested accused was identified as
Sidhu Moose Wala
Chief Minister Harbhajan Singh Mann said the photograph of Shaheed Bhagat Singh would not be removed as it was wholly ded icated to the martyrs.
gat Singh displayed across the city praising his heroic acts.
Earlier, Punjab Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, one of the cabinet ministers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, had demanded an apology from the Sangrur MP for his disrespectful remarks against the na tional hero.
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Moose Wala, 28, one of the most famous Punjabi language singers of the current times, was shot dead on May 29 by six assailants who fired over 30 shots at him near Jawaharke village of Mansa district in SidhuPunjab.was found soaked in blood on the driving seat of a Mahindra Thar SUV while two more occupants in the car, Sidhu’s friends, Gurwinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh, also received bullet injuries, but they survived.
Manna asked how could anyone even think of showing disrespect to Shaheed Bhagat ReactingSingh. to the demand of Iman Singh Mann, a social activist and philanthropist, Avtar Singh, said, “It is an illogical demand. Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s heroic acts against the colonial rule fill every Indian’s heart with pride. Bhagat Singh laid down his life at the age of just 23 for the country’s freedom.” Avtar Singh said the logic behind the remov al of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s photograph from the Central Sikh Museum as given by SAD(A) was that he was an atheist and
displaying the photograph of an atheist in a Sikh body-managed museum was akin to promoting idolatry was ridiculous.
Punjab Police arrest drug smuggler wanted in Gujarat
New Delhi (IANS): Two of Punjabi singer
Sidhu Moose Wala’s assailants who were recently gunned down by the Punjab Po lice in an abandoned house close to the India-Pakistan border, had one last time contacted a Canada-based gangster dur ing the gunfight.
Sharpshooters Manpreet Manu and Jag deep Rupa, believed to be members of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, which had al legedly provided sharpshooters to Bishnoi for Moose Wala’s killing, were shot dead in an encounter with the Punjab Police near the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar dis trict on July 21.
Moose Wala’s shooters shot dead by police called Canada-based gangster during encounter
Amritsar (IANS): The controversy over Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur, Simranjit Singh Mann, calling freedom fighter Bhagat Singh a “terrorist” refuses to die down with many politicians and activists coming out in sup port of the national hero.
He said the role of the three came into the criminal case registered under the NDPS Act by the ATS Ahmedabad, where a fisherman, identified as Ameen of Dwarka, was arrested for collecting a consignment of 126 kg heroin supplied via sea route on March 2.
Rajbir Singh had also taken his mother-inlaw Rajwant Kaur along to evade detection by police, he added.
Respondingseum. to Iman Singh Mann’s demand, politician Mandeep Singh Manna on Thurs day even got the hoardings of Shaheed Bha
Chandigarh (IANS): Close on the heels of the recovery of big hauls of heroin from ports in Gujarat and Maharashtra, Punjab Po lice have arrested an interstate drug smug gler, who was wanted by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Gujarat, in a 126-kg heroin case, Director General of Police Gaurav Ya dav said on Thursday.
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Takao Asami, senior vice president, leading global research and development, says: “Nissan has been the first to market a number of advanced driver assistance technologies. When we look at the future of autonomous driving, we believe that it is of utmost importance for owners to feel highly confident in the safety of their vehicle. We are confident that our in-
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Under its long-term vision, Nissan Ambition 2030, Nissan is working to develop vehicle control technology aimed to sig nificantly reduce accidents by utilizing next-generation LI DAR technology. Nissan believes that in the upcoming era of autonomous driving, driver-assistance technology that can avoid highly complex accidents will be essential. Nissan aims to complete the development of its ground truth perception technology by the mid-2020s. It will first be available on select new models, and on virtually every new model by fiscal year 2030.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Nissan recently announced a new driv er-assistance technology, which is currently in-development, that utilizes highly accurate, real-time information about the vehicle’s surrounding environment to dramatically enhance collision avoidance. At a Nissan facility here, a test vehicle was used to demonstrate how this technology can automati cally perform collision-avoidance maneuvers.
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After the BC Government’s announcement intro ducing initial details of the upcoming Homebuy er Protection Period to take effect in real estate transactions in January 2023, you might be won dering, what’s next?
While we work on these resources, we would love to hear your thoughts. If you have ques tions, comments or suggestions that you have not yet shared with BCREA regarding the Home buyer Protection Period (or previously, the “cooling-off period”) you can email bcrea@ bcrea.bc.ca.
As the voice of the province’s 25,000+ REAL TORS®, BCREA will continue to review the de tails of the Homebuyer Protection Period and advocate for effective implementation that mini mizes unintended consequences. We will also to continue to urge government to improve con sultation and collaboration with the sector, make evidence-based policy decisions and empower province’s real estate regulator to act indepen Whiledently. we don’t have all the details yet, the Homebuyer Protection Period is coming in 2023 so, alongside our advocacy efforts, BCREA has begun work to prepare for the changes to ensure that REALTORS® are as prepared as possible.
What’s Next for REALTORS®?
standard forms to identify amendments and/or new forms needed.
As with all changes to the real estate transaction process, BCREA is committed to providing train ing and education to ensure your ability to serve clients is impacted as minimally as possible.
REALTORS® are at the front lines of real estate transactions in BC, so a change in the way trans actions are conducted will have an impact on how your serve your clients.
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To ensure REALTORS® are equipped with the tools needed to serve clients seamlessly through these changes, we are reviewing our current
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HELEN Keller, the disability rights advocate who lost her sight and hearing at 19 months of age, famously warned of “having sight but no vision”. Hers was a metaphor on liv ing. But what happens to our eyesight as we age? And how common is it to have sight, but poor vision?
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When is the right time to hang up the car keys?
Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a graduate of the University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard.
The final problem for the aging eye is photo receptors in the retina. These cells transmit the image of an upcoming car to the brain. Older adults have lost one-third of these Whatcells. can you do to decrease the hazards of driving at night? Mother urged us to eat our carrots to maintain good vision and she was partly right. Carrots are rich in vitamin A needed to regenerate rhodopsin.
There’s no sure way to stop macular degen eration. Some authorities advise people to take a daily supplement containing lutein, a macular pigment based on research show ing that this antioxidant helps to slow down this disease. Others say eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables makes more sense. Cataract surgery can improve night vision. A sure way to survive night driving is to be realistic about your ability to see well in the dark. Good sense dictates that as visual acu ity decreases, it’s prudent not to drive after Helensunset.Keller embodied the triumph of per severance over tragedy. She had youth and a good teacher on her side. There is honour, too, in accepting when you have sight but poor vision, and don’t get behind the wheel.
More specifically, how do we know when we need to make changes in our lives because we are not seeing as well as we used to? Driving, for example, is an inten sive visual undertaking. But glare sensitivity and reductions in visual field are significant predictors of involvement in a crash. No amount of wisdom will help in the seconds before an accident you did not see coming. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of driving accidents involving seniors. It’s also the main reason for being classified as le gally blind for those over 55 years of age.
Older drivers are also unable to adapt as quickly to changes in intensity of light. On occasion we’ve all complained, “Why didn’t that idiot turn off the high beams?”
In this situation an aging iris contracts more slowly to the blazing light. But once the car has passed, it’s also slow in dilating to pro vide more light for the dark road ahead. A light pigment called rhodopsin, that helps adjust to night vision, also decreases as we Today,age.
most people are aware of the risk of developing cataracts in the lens in later years. The less transparent lens decreases the amount of light striking the retina and worsens night driving.
The macula is a pin-sized area in the retina at the back of the eye that transmits images to the brain. Like a rifle bullet, it can zero in on small-sized distant objects. When the macula develops degenerative changes, nighttime driving becomes especially haz Otherardous.changes
occur in the eye as we age. Like other parts of the body, the eyelids be gin to droop providing less peripheral vision. The pigmented iris that makes us brown or blue-eyed involve tiny muscles that fail to increase the size of the pupil to let more light strike the retina. This loss of vision is not detectable during the day. But driving a car with droopy eyelids and small pupils has the same effect as wearing sunglasses while driving at night.
Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gif ford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with The Aga Khan University. She worked for ten years in the Human Development sec tors at the World Bank, including health policy and economics, nutrition, and popu lation health.
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