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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar - a man of high principles with zero tolerance for corruption MANOHAR Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana, who will be in Vancouver on Friday, August 21, is known as a man of high principles with zero tolerance for corruption. That is why Canadians can have confidence in dealing with him as he heads a delegation of 13 government officials and 18 leading industrialists to explore business partnerships in Canada from August 21 to 24. Khattar wants to use information technology to minimize interface between people and the government and thus eliminate graft. With 40 years of active and dedicated public service to his credit, he is aware of the problems faced by the common man. He was also deeply involved in humanitarian rescue and rehabilitation efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Jammu and Kashmir, and Gujarat. Khattar is regarded as a master political strategist. Under his chairmanship, the BJP won seven of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in last year’s election. Indeed, he’s credited with having played a key role in changing the course of his country’s history. In the state assembly elections that
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Illegal marijuana store with alleged ties to organized crime searched by Vancouver Police; VOICE had warned about this situation BY RATTAN MALL
police announced that they had executed a search warrant on an illegal marijuana store after investigators determined that the store had ties to organized crime. On Wednesday night, members of the Vancouver Police Department’s Drug Unit executed a search warrant at the Limelife Society located at 4866 Rupert Street. One employee was arrested and released at
THE VOICE had warned in an article titled “Kash Heed says Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is increasing profits of organized crime with his absurd marijuana policy” on July 3 about Vancouver dispensaries getting marijuana from the illicit market that is controlled by organized crime. On Thursday, Vancouver
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Surrey-Newton candidates Sukh Dhaliwal and Harpreet Singh lash out at NDP’s alleged discrimination against Punjabi-speaking canvassers THERE was shock and consternation at a Craigslist ad that came out last month seeking “ Pu n j a b i - s p e a k i n g callers for federal NDP voter ID calling” for only $13 an hour. On the other hand, the NDP forks out $17 an hour for its Englishspeaking canvassers. Burbaby-based Express E m p l o y m e n t Professionals placed the ad in Craigslist. The NDP claimed that it was not the party’s ad because they do not subcontract employment services, but recruit staff directly.
Sukh Dhaliwal Dhaliwal pointed out to The VOICE that NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is advocating for a minimum wage of $15/hour and demanded that the NDP come clean about who is responsible for placing the ad offering
just $13 to Punjabi speakers. He said Mulcair is talking out of both sides of his mouth. He noted that when Mulcair is in Quebec he talks about breaking up Canada with just one vote [50 per cent plus one], while in B.C. he talks about a united Canada. Dhaliwal said Mulcair says the minimum wage equality should be a human right, but he considers Punjabi speakers as inferior. For Mulcair, French and English speakers are worth more than Punjabi speakers, he added.
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Harpreet Singh Dhaliwal said this is a betrayal of Mulcair’s own values. Harpreet in an email to The VOICE said: “If this is true, I am shocked at the approach of the NDP. Where is our Punjabispeaking NDP MP [Jinny
Sims] now? This form of discrimination by the NDP is deeply disappointing. That the NDP would demean the work of one group of Canadians by treating them as second-class workers is terribly insulting to Punjabi Canadians and an offense to Canadian pluralism. He added: “It appears the NDP is pushing a ‘doas-we-say, not-as-we-do’ policy on wages. Certainly, this stands in stark contrast to our Conservative Party’s respect for the diversity of Canadians.”
MP Jinny Sims says subcontractor to blame in lower wage for Punjabi-speaking canvassers MP Jinny Sims, NDP candidate in Surrey-Newton, on Monday said that the Craigslist ad that came out last month seeking “Punjabi-speaking callers for federal NDP voter ID calling” for only $13 an hour was the fault of a subcontractor. Sims said in a statement: “As for media coverage about a job posting that appeared for a phone project in Ontario, let me clear the air. The NDP contracted with a company called Stratcom, who in turn subcontracted with a job agency to recruit two [canvassers]. We did not know about the subcontractor. However, when Stratcom learned the [canvassers] were paid less than $17 per hour, their salaries were immediately topped up.” Last Saturday, The VOICE had report-
ed that Surrey-Newton riding’s Liberal candidate Sukh Dhaliwal, a former MP, and Conservative candidate Harpreet Singh had lashed out at the NDP for the Craigslist ad placed by Burnaby-based Express Employment Professionals that offered merely $13 per hour while the party was paying $17 an hour for its English-speaking canvassers. The NDP had claimed that it was not the party’s ad because they do not sub-contract employment services, but recruit staff directly. It was Sims’ turn to hit back at her rivals as she noted: “Contrary to spin by the Liberals and Conservative, the subcontractor pays exactly the same rate to all of its [canvassers], which is $17. “ She added: “In BC, we do all of our
Jinny Sims hiring directly, and I’m proud that we offer a rate of pay that exceeds industry standards. Anyone who wants to work for the NDP as a paid [canvasser] for $17 an hour should send their
resume to: jason.hjalmarson@ndp.ca.” Sims pointed out: “Momentum for the NDP continues to grow, and I am very pleased at the growing number of volunteers and staff who are joining our ranks. “In BC, the NDP directly hires paid canvassers at $17 per hour, which is a very good rate by industry standards. We consider additional language skills, including Punjabi, Mandarin and Cantonese, to be valuable assets for our [canvassers]. I have been very excited to see how many people want to join our team and bring change to Ottawa.” She added: “It’s an exciting time to be part of the team that will defeat Stephen Harper and elect the first ever NDP government.”
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Kasimir Tyabji charged by Calgary Police after drug bust; media say he’s probably former MLA Judi Tyabji’s son CALGARY Police on Thursday announced that Kasimir Tyabji, 27, of Calgary was arrested and charged with one count of importing a controlled substance after a drug bust. He remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear in court on August 17. Media reports suggest that he is probably the son of former MLA Judi Tyabji who married former B.C. Leader of the Opposition Gordon Wilson. Global BC got a photo of the accused from his Instagram account, which also included photos of himself with Judi Tyabji. CBC reported that Wilson told them that neither he nor his wife would be commenting on the arrest. I n t e r e s t i n g l y , namesdatabase.com lists one “Kasimir Tora Tyabji Sandana.
Kasimir Tyabji 25-30 years old. Max Cameron Secondary School 2005. Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.” CBC noted: “Tyabji
did have a son named Kasimir, but lost custody of her three children in 1994 to her ex-husband Kim Sandana.” Calgary Police said in a press release that on July 14, a Border Services Officer at the Canadian Border Services Agency’s Vancouver International Mail Centre intercepted a parcel declared as a “muffler” that was destined for a Calgary resident. As the officer was conducting an examination of the parcel, an unknown white powder was found and the officer suspected it to be fentanyl. The officer sent a sample of the unknown substance to the CBSA Laboratory, which confirmed her suspicion and CBSA engaged the support of the RCMP to further the investiga-
tion. The RCMP then began working with Calgary Police Service and on July 22, a warrant was executed on a Calgary residence in the 2400 block of 14 Street S.W., resulting in one arrest. Through the investigation, 122 grams of fentanyl was seized with an estimated value of $348,000. Calgary Police said that the fentanyl seizure is one of many that have occurred in 2015. So far this year, They have had 34 incidents involving fentanyl seizures. This compares to only 12 Calgary Police incidents in which fentanyl was located during 2014. “The increase in demand and resulting increase in availability of this toxic drug within our community is greatly concerning,” said Staff-Sgt. Martin
Schiavetta of the CPS Drug Unit. “We are now seeing this extremely harmful drug being used in combination with other drugs, such as heroin, caffeine and xylazine.” Tragically, fatalities associated with fentanyl use are also increasing. In Alberta, from January 1 through June 30, there were 145 deaths in which fentanyl was detected and implicated. Forty-five of those deaths were in Alberta Health Services’ Calgary Zone. By comparison, there were approximately 120 deaths associated with fentanyl in Alberta in 2014. (For more on this, please visit our website at www.voiceonline.com)
Brad Vis chosen as Conservative candidate for Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon from where Liv Grewal was rejected BRAD Vis, 31, a former advisor to Abbotsford MP Ed Fast, is the Conservative candidate for Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon from where Liv Grewal, son of former MP Gurmant Grewal and incumbent MP Nina Grewal, was rejected last month. Sources in Ottawa said Vis was nominated on Saturday at a meeting where Defence Minister and Minister for Multiculturalism Jason Kenney was present. According to past media reports, Vis is currently working to develop a new agri-centre in the riding to support local farmers and
Carleton University and specialized in parliamentary decisionmaking and public policy. The riding comprises the northernmost portion of Abbotsford, all of Mission, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, and up to north of Lillooet and Ashcroft. Abbotsford businessman Jatinder (Jati) Sidhu is the federal Liberal candidate in the riding. Brad Vis with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Laureen Harper. works with Foundation.
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Elvin Vishal Nandan wanted by Abbotsford Police on domestic violence charges THE Abbotsford Police Department is looking for 30-year-old Elvin Vishal Nandan in relation to a domestic violence incident reported last week. APD officers have checked known locations for the accused and are now asking for the public’s assistance. Nandan is wanted for
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Haryana’s new industrial policy will make doing business hassle-free CONTINUED FROM 1 construction of roads is now five times faster than what it was during the previous regime; the issue of long pending land acquisition cases in the high court has been resolved; and the long awaited Delhi-Faridabad Metro project has been successfully completed. ‘CM Window’ has been launched to redress the common man’s grievances. Secretariats have been set up in villages to help solve people’s day-to-day problems. ON Tuesday, Khattar announced his state’s new industrial policy titled ‘Enterprises Promotion Policy 2015’ which envisages doing business with ease and enhancing competitiveness, and lays special focus on manufactur-
ing and services enterprises with emphasis on balanced regional growth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The new policy aims at attracting investment of over Rs.1,000 billion [Rs. one lakh crore], create 400,000 jobs and accelerate economic growth to more than eight per cent. Khattar said the new policy will catalyze Haryana’s position as a pre-eminent investment destination and facilitate balanced regional and sustainable development supported by a dynamic governance system and wide scale adoption of innovation and technology. It will also lay emphasis on skill development for nurturing entrepreneurship and generating employment opportunities. He said that the new policy would make doing business hassle-free
through a new industrial regime by automatic approval and decentralization in Haryana. There will be a two-tier system for project clearances. A Haryana Enterprise Promotion Board (HEPB) will be created. The board will have a governing council headed by the Chief Minister for overseeing time-bound clearances, sanctioning special packages for mega projects and clearing further policy initiatives. A system of online clearances will be put in place by creating an e-biz Haryana portal starting from October 1. Eighty-five services under Right to Service(s) Act have been notified under the revised Industrial Promotion Act for making a provision of deemed clearances and 36 services are proposed to be notified. The government has identified 68 most criti-
cal services for industries which will go online on eBiz portal by December 31. Khattar said that a FINE (Financial Incentives and No Enhancements) Scheme would make industries competitive wherein steps would be taken to reduce the cost of doing business. The fiscal incentives would include VAT refund, stamp duty refund, interest subvention, power tariff rebate, etc., amounting to Rs.10 billion [Rs.1000 crore], and a fund of Rs.10 billion for collateral free loans for MSMEs. Among a raft of other things, the state government will set up a Skill Development University in collaboration with Union Ministry of Skill Development, skill development programs through identified training providers using existing infrastructure of government institutes
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South Asian men show greatest decline in heart health rates over past decade in Ontario Prevalence of diabetes doubled among South Asian men SOUTH Asian men as well as black women and men in Ontario today face levels of heart disease risk factors that are much higher than 10 years ago. A new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) shows dramatic increases in the rates of particular risk factors for these groups including diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The study, published on Monday in the journal BMJ Open, is the first in Canada to examine ethnic-specific cardiovascular risk factor trends over time. “Our findings suggest that cardiovascular risk factor profiles are worsening at different rates for different ethnic groups, and with more than a decade’s worth of data, we are able to show for the first time that general trends don’t apply to all ethnic groups,” said Dr. Maria Chiu, lead author of the study and a scientist at ICES. The study found that in the 12-year period from 2001 to 2012, rates of diabetes doubled among South Asian men and nearly doubled among black women. And although obesity rates increased across all ethnic groups and sexes, the largest increase was observed for Chinese men, whose rate more than doubled. Chiu and her ICES col-
leagues identified 219,276 adult respondents (205,326 white, 5,620 South Asian, 4,368 Chinese, and 3,962 black) to the Canadian Community Health Survey from 2001 to 2012 and examined their self-reported measures of cardiovascular risk factors, including current smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity (having a body mass index of 30 or more). “We cannot ignore the effect of socioeconomic factors, since we know that low income is closely related to poorer health,” says Chiu. “For example, we noted increasingly poor diets among ethnic minority groups, and the ethnic minority groups we studied reported household incomes that were on average $10,000 to $30,000 lower than those of the white group. We also see this income gap increasing for certain ethnic groups.” The findings of the study by Maria Chiu, Laura C. Maclagan, Jack V. Tu, and Baiju R. Shah included: * The prevalence of diabetes doubled among South Asian
men (from 6.7 per cent to 15.2 per cent) and black women (from 6.3 per cent to 12.2 per cent). * In general, black women were most likely to be obese and less likely to consume fruits and vegetables regularly; they were also among those reporting the highest levels of psychosocial stress, the largest increase in high blood pressure rates, and one of the only groups that saw increases in smoking rates. * Obesity is on the rise for all groups, particularly for Chinese men whose rate of obesity more than doubled from 2.8 per cent to 5.9 per cent. * The proportion of South Asian men with inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables increased significantly in 12 years, suggesting a progressively poorer diet. * White men had the highest rates of smoking, but smoking rates have been declining for most groups except black women and Chinese men. “These risk factors—obesity, physical inactivity and poor diet—are important to monitor, not only for good heart health but also for preventing cancer, stroke, dementia and other major diseases. Awareness of ethnic-specific trends provides an opportunity for us to identify high-
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In Brampton East, Naval Bajaj (Conservative), Harbaljit Singh Kahlon (NDP) and Raj Grewal (Liberal) will be duking it out.
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Saturday, Aug 15. 2015 | Indo-Canadian Voice duking it out. Bajaj, a small business owner, is the immediate past president of the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce. He has helped forge a strong business relationship between Canada and India and was an integral part of the delegation to India led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He is a business consultant with 7-Eleven Canada. Bajaj provides opportunities to new immigrants as well as mentorship programs for students. He is a recipient of numerous awards including RBC Top 25 Immigrant award, world class performance award by 7-Eleven and KC Group community service award. Kahlon is a successful business strategist and community leader. Since 2009, with an MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business, he has consulted for leading financial institutions on strategic initiatives to build a stronger economy for Canadian families. He helped pioneer Peel Region’s new Seva Food Bank, first as an active volunteer and now as a full-time board member. He was also part of the original team that brought Hockey Night in Canada and NBA Raptors Basketball in Punjabi to the CBC—transforming a grassroots idea into a staple of Canadian multiculturalism. In 2014, he served as Campaign Chair and chief advisor to Jagmeet Singh, Deputy Leader of the Ontario NDP. Grewal obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. He was called to the Ontario bar in June 2014 after completing his JD at Osgoode Hall Law School and is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada. He currently practices law at a prominent Bay street firm, where he specializes in public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and securities. Before entering the legal profession, he was a financial analyst for a fortune 500 company. He dedicates his time to the Guru Gobind Singh Children’s Foundation and participates in the mentorship programs at both Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. Yes, one of these three is bound to be an MP.
9 Ruby Sahota (Liberal). Gill immigrated to Canada at a young age with his family. After completing his studies, he became involved in a family business. He was first elected to the House of Commons in May 2011 and was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs in September 2013. In January 2015, he was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade. Gill has also served on a number of Standing Committees. In February of 2012, Parm introduced his Private Members Bill, Bill C-394, entitled: An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and National Defence Act (Criminal Organization Recruitment). This Bill became law on June 19, 2014. This law helps protect our youth from being targeted by gangs, and making our streets, communities and neighbourhoods safer by providing our law enforcement officers and justice officials with additional tools to address the growing concern of gang recruitment head-on. Gill was elected by the people of Brampton-Springdale and looks forward to working alongside his constituents in the new riding of Brampton-North. Martin Singh is a Caucasian who converted to Sikhism and his married to a South Asian Sikh. He is a pharmacist and businessman who lives in
Brampton. Martin has chemistry, chemical engineering, and pharmacy degrees from Dalhousie University as well as his MBA from Saint Mary’s University. According to a 2006 article of the Maritime Sikh Society posted on the United Punjab website (www.unp.me): “The Maritime Sikh Society created its own little piece of history when it unanimously elected a 33-year-old gora (white) Sikh, Martin (Jarnail ) Singh, as its president for the year 2006 at its annual meeting on December 11, 2005.” It added: “Martin came to the Gurdwara at 10 Parkill Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia for the first time in October 1991 and got
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Pakistani Canadians look forward to celebrate Pakistan Day in a big, positive way on Sunday BY INDIRA PRAHST Vancouver sociologist DR. Muhammad Tariq, Pakistani Consul General in Vancouver, told The VOICE that Pakistan Day that falls on August 14 “is an opportunity to highlight positive aspects of Pakistan and to convey to the world that Pakistan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.� And the Pakistani Canadian community of the Lower Mainland has planned to celebrate it in a big way this Sunday (August 16) at Surrey’s Holland Park with a host of fun activities including musical performances where the star will be singer Shehzad Roy, who has performed with Guns N' Roses and who as a social worker and humanitarian is considered to be an outstanding role model for youth. Dr. Tariq in his interview with me spoke on a range of topics. I also spoke with Laila Rana of the Pakistani Youth Council, one of the organizers of the Pakistan Day Celebration, about the event. Here is the interview with Dr. Tariq: PRAHST: There is a lot
PRAHST: It seems that the Consulate General of Pakistan is playing a really active role this year. Is this new or ongoing? DR. TARIQ: The Consulate General of Pakistan since its establishment in 2007 has been quite active. The first Consul General of Pakistan initiated this process to introduce Pakistan and to make it positive. ‌ So far we have had three festivals and so this is the fourth
one. It is an ongoing process and we continue to improve on the efforts made by the first Consul General. PRAHST: There has been quite a movement by youth, scholars and others to illuminate Pakistan’s beautiful art, nature and poetry. DR. TARIQ: I think when you look at the cultural heritage of Pakistan, you have to think of great poets and writers. You might be aware of Abdur Rahman Baba, a Pashtun
poet from Peshawar ‌ all have conveyed peace and humanity to the world. If you just look at our rich and positive cultural heritage, it is very unfair to look at Pakistan from the perspective of the few people (negative media portrayals). We have a long tradition of peace, a long tradition of creating understanding between diverse people, and we are proud of that. One of the aims of this festival is to convey the positive CONTINUED ON 12
Pakistani Consul General Dr. Muhammad Tariq and Indira Prahst. of work being put into the Pakistan Day event. What are Pakistani Canadians celebrating? DR. TARIQ: Although a young nation [Pakistan became independent on August 14, 1947], Pakistan is known to have one of the oldest civilizations. Here in Canada, Pakistanis and those of Pakistani origin are also very proud of their origin and their country. So part of the celebration of Independence Day is an
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The interview with Laila Rana:
aspects of Pakistan, and one way to bridge the differences is through celebrations.
PRAHST: What has been your involvement in this event? RANA: I have been involved since its inception (four years ago). I am involved in the volunteer sector, and every year we engage youth for the Pakistan Day event because it is such a large scale event. Some 50 volunteers help make this event a success and it is a big part of getting the youth involved.
PRAHST: Do you have any future projects that will involve Pakistani culture and the community here? DR. TARIQ: Definitely. ... My personal endeavor would be to engage with scholars, artists and others to let people know about Pakistan’s cultural heritage. We are also thinking about having a competition of Pakistani art ... to create awareness about art and artists from Pakistan. We also have some other activities on which we have to work.
PRAHST: What about Pakistan identity and Pakistani youth in Canada? What are some of the trajectories? RANA: There are two trajectories. I grew up in Regina,
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ended up taking Middle Eastern studies and international politics. I took a lot of courses also in religion ... because people would often be asking ‘Why is this happening in Pakistan? What does it mean to be Pakistani? Why are you Muslim?’ So I feel that there is a lot of pressure on youth to come forward and be able to have answers which I do not think is fair for those youth. It is not fair to have to speak for a culture or a religion, but it is a situation youth are confronted with living in Canada now. With all the racism, discrimination and Islamophobia, a lot of youth have taken it upon themselves to counter misperceptions and obviously the Pakistan Day festival is a way to counter these myths and engage people in a different way in our culture and our faith and how we are as a community.
received two of the most prestigious awards in Pakistan for his work…..He also did relief work with Guns N’ Roses and Bryan Adams for the earthquake in Kashmir. So you can see why he is so respected and why he is a positive role model.
PRAHST: What is a highlight about the event this year? RANA: This event is a positive celebration with music, food and different kinds of entertainment. I am excited about Shehzad Roy being the main performer because he is a really positive role model for our youth. He is a famous singer who started singing in 1995 and his first album was in 2008. His album was quite famous being a social-political album. This was a way to get youth to start asking questions about issues in our country. He is a social worker and a humanitarian worker. He also has an organization that focuses on education in Pakistan, and has
INDEED, there are many reasons why Pakistan Day will be celebrated with much pride and joy and on that note, I asked Dr. Tariq for his message to the community. He said: “Pakistan Day is one we should be proud of and I encourage all Pakistanis to continue to contribute to Canada. Canada is such a beautiful country. It is like a rainbow - you have different colours and these colours reflect the different ethnicities and people of different origins who have been contributing to the development of Canada. On that note, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day.”
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Miss Fiji Canada Beauty Pageant AT the Miss Fiji Canada Beauty Pageant during the 2015 Fiji Day Celebration at the Royal King Palace in Surrey on August 7 with visiting Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe “Frank” Bainimarama was the guest of honour. Shovanna Pratap,
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Firearms located in two of three stolen vehicles seized by Surrey RCMP over 2.5-hour period THE Surrey RCMP arrested three people in three separate cases involving stolen vehicles over a 2.5-hour period on August 6. Firearms were located in two of the vehicles. * 6:30 p.m.: The Surrey RCMP Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT) followed a prolific auto thief in a stolen Acura Integra to 108th Avenue and 148th Street where he was arrested. A search of the vehicle yielded two guns along with a variety of evidence known to be used in criminal activity. As a result, charges forwarded by ACTT included possession of firearms
among other property crime-related charges. * 7:55 p.m. : a Police Dog Service (PDS) team spotted a stolen Audi A4 and informed patrol officers about the direction the suspect vehicle was headed. Officers used a spike belt to deflate the tires and slow the vehicle. Despite the deflated tires, the driver attempted to escape but couldn’t keep control of his vehicle and crashed into a light post near 80th Avenue and 168th Street. During the arrest, officers noticed the male attempting to conceal something under the seat. A search of the car locat-
ed a loaded handgun. In addition to the outstanding warrants the male had, he was held in custody facing new charges, including possession of a firearm, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. “Failing to stop for police presents a high risk to the public and officers. The spike belt is an excellent tool available to police officers. It can cause a vehicle’s tires to become deflated which in turn may disable the vehicle completely or slow it down to reduce the risk to the public and police,” says Cpl. Scotty Schuman. * 9 p.m.: Surrey Gang Enforcement
given instance. There are no routine investigations,” says Schumann. The Surrey RCMP encourage people to protect their vehicles from theft. For tips on how to reduce the likelihood of your vehicle being stolen, see their website. To report suspicious vehicles or people, call Surrey RCMP nonemergency at 604-599-0502 or 9-11 if it’s an emergency. Contact CrimeStoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222TIPS, or online at www.solvecrime.ca.
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Forum Poll: NDP maintain solid lead, headed for slim minority BC: NDP – 38%, Conservatives – 27%, Liberals - 29% IN a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll among 1392 Canadian voters, just more than one third will vote NDP in the coming federal election (34%), while just more than a quarter will vote Conservative (28%) or Liberal (27%). Few will vote Green (4%) or Bloc Quebecois (6%) or for anyone else (1%). These findings stand in contrast to last week, immediately after the election was called, when as many as 4-in-10 were prepared to vote NDP (39%) and just one quarter were voting Liberal (25%). The Conservative vote has not changed since then (August 2 - 28%). If these results are projected up to the new 338-seat House of Commons, the NDP would take 125 seats to 120 seats for the Conservatives. The Liberals would capture 89 seats, the Bloc would seat 3 members and the Greens would retain their single seat. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair at 28% has a slight lead as to who would make the best Prime Minister as
compared to 25% for Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and 23% for Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. NDP lead in BC, Quebec, tied in Ontario * The three main parties are at parity in battleground Ontario; NDP 33%, Conservatives and Liberals 31% each. * The NDP leads in Quebec (37%), outstripping the Liberals (22%) and the Bloc (21%). * In the Liberal fortress of Atlantic Canada, the Liberals lead (41%), while the NDP (28%) and the Conservatives (25%) are tied. * In the prairies, the Conservatives lead (43%) and the Liberals (27%) and NDP (26%) are tied for second. * In Alberta, the Conservatives are dominant (44%), and the NDP are a distant second (32%). * In BC, the NDP lead (38%) and the Conservatives (27%) and Liberals (29%) are tied in second.
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While one third of males will vote Conservative (33%), fewer than a quarter of females will do so (23%). In the case of the Liberals, the gap goes the other way (24% males, 31% females). The NDP has an even gender distribution (33% and 34%, respectively). The oldest are especially likely to vote Liberal (65+ - 34%). 3-in-10 past Liberals will vote NDP Three-in-10 voters who picked the Liberals in 2011 will vote for the NDP this time (30%), while one fifth of past NDP voters will opt for the Liberals (19%). About one tenth of past Conservatives will vote either Liberal (12%) or NDP (11%). New Democrats least committed voters While 7-in-10 Conservative voters
are strong supporters of their party (70%), and 6-in-10 Liberals are as well (61%), just more than one half of New Democrats are strong supporters (54%). Conservatives, NDP equally likely to win – voters Expectations of victory are tied for the NDP and the Conservatives (30% each), while the Liberals trail (22%). Conservatives are most convinced of their party’s eventual victory (81%), while New Democrats (66%) and Liberals (60%) are less sure. One sixth of Liberals think either the Conservatives (14%) or NDP (15%) will win, while about 1-in-10 New Democrats think either the Conservatives (12%) or Liberals (11%) will win. Harper and Mulcair tied for economy Stephen Harper is tied with Tom Mulcair (30% to 29%) for who
could handle the economy best, and Justin Trudeau lags slightly (26%). Harper is clearly preferred for national security (35%) to Mulcair (26%) or Trudeau (21%), and he is also preferred for foreign affairs (31%), while Mulcair (26%) and Trudeau are tied (27%). Tom Mulcair is clearly seen to be the best for handling the environment (36%), trailed by Trudeau (25%) and, distantly, by Harper (15%). “It appears last week's bump for the NDP wasn’t just giddy exhilaration brought on by the election call. People have had more than a week to absorb this campaign, to watch the candidates and fill up on the media, and they’re sticking with the progressive alternative. Among the signs this isn’t temporary are that Tom Mulcair is equally likely to be seen as the best steward of the economy as the Prime Minister, who has always owned that measure himself," said Forum Research President Dr. Lorne Bozinoff.
Prime Minister Harper announces help for aspiring homeowners BUILDING on his announcement of a new, permanent Home Renovation Tax Credit last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday announced improvements to help aspiring homeowners purchase their first house. “For many Canadians, owning a home is their most important investment and the achievement of a key life goal,” said Harper. “We want to help more Canadian families purchase their first dream home.” The Home Buyer’s Plan allows aspiring homeowners to make tax-free withdrawals from their Registered
Retirement Savings Plans to finance the purchase or new construction of their first home. In 2009, the Harper Government increased the allowable withdrawal from $20,000 to $25,000 – the first increase since the program was established in 1992. “Today, I am announcing a re-elected Harper Government will raise this limit once again – from $25,000 to $35,000,” said Harper. “With this increase, we will continue to help families know the pride and stability of having a place to call their own.” Another issue for aspiring home buyers, especially in Vancouver and
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take action in coordination with provinces to ensure foreign investment in Canada’s housing sector supports the availability and affordability of homes for Canadians.” Harper contrasted these practical, serious solutions to help aspiring homeowners against what he called “the ineffective and expensive
schemes” proposed by his opponents. “[Federal Liberal Leader] Justin Trudeau is promising a meaningless ‘national strategy’ that will do nothing for families,” said Harper. “He just doesn’t understand the issue.” “[NDP Leader] Mulcair and the NDP have promised expensive benefits for developers and investors that we cannot afford and that won’t help middle class families,” he added. “Only our Conservative party will continue to support Canadian families in achieving the pride and stability of home ownership.”
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Trudeau says a Liberal government will have merit-based appointment process for Senate CANADIANS deserve an open, transparent government that will focus on their real priorities – economic growth that works for everyone, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in Montreal on Tuesday. “As the Mike Duffy trial resumes [Wednesday] – and after a decade of Stephen Harper – Canadians’ faith in government has never been lower. After promising reform, the Conservatives have delivered the
most centralized, self-serving government in Canadian history,” said Trudeau. “Only Liberals have a plan for real change that will restore trust in our democracy, and ensure an open and transparent government.” A Liberal government will bring real change to the Senate. While Prime Minister Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair have cynically proposed solutions they know are unworkable, Liberals have a credi-
ble plan that ends partisanship and patronage in the Senate and that creates a merit-based appointment process, he said. His plan will give Canadians a voice in Ottawa by ensuring more free votes and giving greater independence to parliamentary committees. Liberals will also make government information open by default to all Canadians, eliminate the fees associated with Access to Information requests,
above the initial $5 filing fee, and ensure that the veil of secrecy over the Prime Minister’s Office is lifted.
“It’s clear that Canadians not only want a different government, but a better government – one that is focused on their priorities,” said Trudeau. “I look forward to continuing to engage with Canadians throughout the campaign on how our plan for change will help families make ends meet, put more money in the pockets of the middle class, and bring better government to Ottawa.”
Lift the Burden to lobby for changes to Canadian record suspension policy FOUR million Canadians have a criminal record, hindering their ability to find employment, travel, or even just coach their kids’ soccer games. Lift the Burden, a new advocacy campaign launched by Pardon Services Canada, aims to help erase the stigma of a past criminal record
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After breaking all his previous promises, Stephen Harper makes new promises on refugees: NDP THE NDP said Monday that Prime Minister Stephen Harper was once again promising to accept more refugees from the Middle East and then exposed his record on this. * “Canada to resettle 1,300 Syrian refugees by end of 2014” – Press release, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, July 3, 2013 So what happened? “Immigration Minister Chris Alexander was secretly warned in the spring that Canada would not fulfil its promise to the United Nations to accept 1,300 Syrian refugees.” – Ottawa Citizen, November 16, 2014 Instead of coming clean with Canadians about this, Chris Alexander misled Canadians and even hung up during a media interview. “Alexander also knew that only a handful of Syrian refugees had been approved to come to Canada when he dodged news media questions on the subject earlier this year, even hanging up in the middle of a national radio interview on the subject.” – Ottawa Citizen, November 16, 2014 * After breaking their original promise, last January Stephen Harper decided to make an even bigger promises – to settle 10,000 refugees, but not pay for them. “Ottawa is expecting private organizations, such as church groups, to shoulder the majority of the burden
Harper has a track record of underfunding RCMP, says Liberal candidate Sukh Dhaliwal LIBERAL candidate for S u r r e y Newton Sukh Dhaliwal on Tu e s d a y responded to Conservative L e a d e r Stephen Harper’s promise to increase funding for the RCMP by highlighting the prime minister’s track record of broken promises and lack of action. “Stephen Harper cannot be trusted to keep Canadians safe,” said Dhaliwal. “After months of promising more officers on the ground for the RCMP detachment in Surrey, we have heard from the RCMP that they still do not have the resources that were promised.” In May, after months of intense pressure from the Surrey community, the Conservative Government committed to providing 100 additional RCMP officers for the Surrey detachment. Yet, as of the beginning of August only four officers were actually on the streets of Surrey. “It is not just Surrey that has seen the effects of the Stephen Harper’s lack of funding for the RCMP,” said Dhaliwal. “Since 2007 the Conservative Government has forced the RCMP to return$1.7 billion in funding. This is money that was supposed to be spent keeping Canadians safe. Today’s announcement is just another promise which Stephen Harper will not deliver.”
for resettling these newcomers – a decision expected to strain the capacity of these sponsors.” – Stephen Chase, Globe and Mail, January 7, 2015
So while Conservatives make more and bigger promises today, they still refuse to say how many refugees from previous promises have actually been resettled in Canada.
Stephen Harper’s refugee plan is not working for Canada. That’s why more and more Canadians are putting their trust in Tom Mulcair to bring change to Ottawa, the NDP said.
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Harper must remove LeBreton from Conservative campaign, email exchange confirms PMO manipulation of Senate investigations, say Liberals EVIDENCE on Tuesday at Senator Mike Duffy’s criminal trial makes clear that senior Stephen Harper insider Marjory LeBreton must immediately be removed from the Conservative election campaign, said the Liberals. Email evidence at court reveals that LeBreton was central in the scheme to obscure the public’s knowledge of details on how Mike Duffy was abusing taxpayer money. In fact, Nigel Wright, Harper’s former chief of staff, and then Senator Marjory LeBreton approved a secret plan so that Mike Duffy’s expenses would be treated differently from every other Senator. Specifically “in order to protect Senator Duffy.” How did Wright respond to the scheme? “This works.” And LeBreton? “I agree with Nigel’s comments. I think this will get us to where we want to go.” “It is entirely inappropriate that Marjory LeBreton continue advising the Prime Minister on his campaign,” said Liberal
ernment, but a better government.” LeBreton, pictured in a photo taken last week at Conservative campaign headquarters, is now acting as senior advisor on Harper’s re-election campaign. In last week’s leaders’ debate, Harper said about the Wright-Duffy scandal:
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Saturday, Aug 15. 2015 | Indo-Canadian Voice These are FREE listings. Email: EditorVoice@gmail.com Consulate General of India: Independence Day Celebrations
The 69th Independence Day of India will be celebrated on Saturday, August 15 at the Consulate General of India, 201-325 (3rd floor – Conference Hall) Howe Street, Vancouver. The flag hoisting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. The national anthem, reading of President of India's address to the nation and a brief reception over simple refreshments will follow. The Consulate General of India, Vancouver, cordially invites all Indian nationals, people of Indian origin and friends of India to participate in the Independence Day celebrations.
the movie. If you come early, bring a picnic dinner or support the North Surrey Lions Club, who will once again be barbecuing hamburgers and hot dogs, with proceeds donated to local charities. SANSAD and CPPC Joint Public Forum On the 68th anniversary of the end of British colonialism in the subcontinent: “Race, Class, and Empire” on August 15, 2-5 p.m., at Room 120, Surrey Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey. Speaker: Arun Kundnani. Panelists: Harsha Walia, Indira Prahst, Itrath Syed. Moderator: Zahid Makhdoom. Arun Kundnani teaches at New York University and is the author of “The End of Tolerance: Racism in the Twenty-First Century” (2007) and “Muslims are Coming: Islamophobia, Extremism, and the Domestic War on Terror” (2014). Harsha Walia is the author of “Undoing Border Imperialism” (2013). Indira Prahst teaches in the Department of Sociology, Langara College. Her book, “Media, Bridging the Gaps in Perception,” is forthcoming. Ithrath Syed is
Surrey: Movies Under the Stars Grab some chairs or a blanket and bring the family to Surrey’s Holland Park at 13428 Old Yale Road in Surrey every Saturday in August and watch some of your favorite family-friendly movies: * How to Train Your Dragon 2 on August 15 * Cinderella on August 22 * Big Hero 6 wraps up the summer on August 29. The event is free. Activities and entertainment start at 5 p.m., movie starts at dusk. But everyone is invited to arrive early to participate in fun activities and watch great performances by local entertainers. Staff from local branches of Prospera Credit Union will be handing out free popcorn (by donation to the Surrey Christmas Bureau) as attendees settle in to enjoy
doing her PhD at Simon Fraser University. Zahid Makhdoom is a defender of human rights. Organized by South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy (SANSAD, www.sansad.org) and Committee of Progressive Pakistani Canadians (CPPC). Cosponsored by No One Is Illegal (NOII). Contact: Chin: 604-421-6752; Shahzad: 604613-0735. Beer & Burger Bash: Federal Political Debate Saturday, August 15 at St. Alban’s Church, 7260 St. Alban Road, Richmond: Beer & Burger Bash is a federal political debate fundraiser event with primary emphasize on young adults and young working professionals to be more active in politics in a fashionable way. All proceeds after expenses will be donated to the St. Alban’s Outreach Program. This is a beer and burger dinner fundraiser for the St. Alban’s Homeless Outreach and Advocacy Program, the only homeless outreach program in Richmond. The event is open to everyone. The itinerary: 4:45 – 5:20 p.m.: Reception and Political Mingling * 5:20
- 5:30 p.m.: Opening Remarks * 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Political Debate and Dinner * 7 – 9 p.m.: Bash. The main event features a political debate, as local candidates from the Liberals, NDP, Conservatives and Green Party will each answer questions and oppose the stance of another party. The Bash will feature various games and opportunities to interact with candidates. Tickets are $25 each, and include 1 beer ticket or 3 non-alcoholic drinks plus all you can eat BBQ. Beer will be purchased during the event. Pakistan Festival The Pakistan Festival Organizing Committee (Pakistan-Canada Association, Pakistani Canadian Women's Society, Pakistani Youth Council and Consulate General of Pakistan) bring you Pakistan Festival featuring Shehzad Roy on August 16 from noon to 8 p.m. at Surrey’s Holland Park: music, fashion, food, games, activities, cultural artifacts and much more await you. A free event for the entire family. Richmond Police and Fire Team:
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EMPLOYMENT Ojus Ayurveda & Yoga Center, located at unit 202 - 12725 -80th ave Surrey, BC is hiring a Vedic Yoga Instructor; job duties will include Vedic yoga instructions toindividual client and groups, advising Ayurvedic lifestyle and customizing programs based on therapeutic yoga. guide clients in yoga through a variety of postures or Asanas, and breathing exercises referred to as pranayama. Instructors provide hands-on direction to make sure clients are performing movements properly and applying the breathing techniques. Qualification: Diploma or degree in Ayurveda and yoga instructions with minimum 2yrs experience. Wages: $20.00/Hour. Send your resume at ******** Fn Save On Drycleaner is now hiring a Front desk person and also can help in iron. English is an asset. Good Salary . Call 604590-9200 ******** Sep 05 S&S WESTCOAST Floors and floors ltd. , #108-7728-128th street, surrey, bc requires one full time permanent retail trade supervisor. duties: supervise and co-ordinate sales staff and cashiers; assign sales worker’s duties and prepare work schedules; authorize payments by cheque and return of merchandise; sell merchandise to customers; resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages; maintain specified inventory and order merchandise; prepare reports regarding sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters; hire and train or arrange for training of new sales staff education: completion of college.experience: 3-5 years. wages 22.00/hr. knowledge of english required. hindi and punjabi an asset. mail, EMAIL@ info@laminateandhardwood.ca OR FAX @ 604 598 3994 ******** Sep 05 Req’ F/T year round work for 2 Tent Maker Supervisors to work for Super 4u Tent & Party Rental Ltd located at 9-13025 84 Ave. Surrey, BC V3W 1B3. Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of tent makers, establish procedures to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities, order supplies, equipment and material, train workers in safety procedures and company policy, assist tent makers as required. $ 22.94/hr. Completion of Secondary School and min 1 yr of exp in area to be supervised are required. Ability to travel across BC. May require working early morning, late nights and weekends. Apply at super4utentmaker@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05
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Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Cake Decorator for Dairy Queen Grill & Chill located on 5630 152 St. Surrey BC V3S 3K2. Ensure that cakes are baked at proper temperatures; prepare icing and frosting for cake decoration; frost and decorate cakes and other baked goods; some experience making flowers and knowledge of piping; understanding of health and safety issues; excellent customer service skills. $12.50. Completion of a collage program for bakers or min 1 yr exp as cake decorator or baker is reqd. Avail to work days, late nights and weekends. Apply by email at dq5630@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05 Req’ F/T year round work for 1 Warehouse Supervisor to work for Metro Tires (Vancouver) ltd located on 13320 Mitchell Rd. Richmond BC V6V 1M8. Supervise crew, establish work schedule and procedures; coordinate shipping, receiving, storage and distributing of material, parts and products; inspect work place to ensure safety standards are met; may order supplies and material; provide training to staff as needed; prepare inventory and other reports as required; assist the crew if needed. $23.00/hr. Completion of Secondary School and min 1 to 2 yrs of exp in related occupation. Apply by email to vantires@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05 Req’ F/T year round work for 1 Tire Repairer to work for Metro Tires (Vancouver) ltd located on 13320 Mitchell Rd. Richmond BC V6V 1M8. Repair and balance tires; rotate tires to different positions on vehicle using power or manual tools; seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools; identify and inflate tires correctly for the size and ply; replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects; assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed. $ 14.00/hr. 6 month on-the-job training is required. Ability to work early mornings and weekends. Heavy lifting is part of the job. Apply by email to vantires@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05 Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Assistant Manager for Dairy Queen Grill & Chill located on 5630 152 St. Surrey BC V3S 3K2. Duties: Plan, organize, direct the operation of the restaurant; hire and train staff; prepare work schedule and monitor performance; ensure that health and safety regulations are followed; maintain records of supplies, monitor inventory and order supplies; make recommendation regarding promotions and new hires; perform other duties as required. $ 22.00/hr. Completion of HS. min 2 yrs of exp in the food service, incl. supervisory experience are required. Ability to work days, late nights and weekends. Good command of English. Apply by email at dq5630@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05 Req’d F/T Pharmacy Technician to work for Wilson Pharmacy located on3-2185 Wilson Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6C1. Assist pharmacists to maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products; ensure the information on prescriptions is accurate, enter client information in databases and prepare medications for clients; compound oral solutions, ointments and creams; bill third party insurers; may assist office supervisor with scheduling and workflow. $ 22.00/hr. Completion of a 2-3 years college program in pharmaceutics is required. Fluent in English. Apply by email to sran5675@yahoo.ca
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Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Nanny for 2 children to work in a private home for located on 6363 129A St. Surrey, BC V3X 1R9. Supervise and tend for children at the children’s house; prepare meals and feed children, bathe, dress, prepare children for naps according to schedule, instruct children in personal hygiene, take children out to walks, park as per parent’s instructions, perform cleaning duties and laundry related to the children only, maintain a healthy and safe environment for children at home. $11.00/hr. Min 1 yr exp as Nanny or training program in child care of related fields and completion of Secondary Education. Apply by email to g_kaur765@yahoo.ca. Attn: Gurmeet Kaur. ******** Sep 05 Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Cook to work for Greek Nightz Kouzina & Grill, Ltd., located on 108 9547 152nd ST. Surrey BC V3R 5Y5. Plan menus and oversee portion sizes, determine quantities of food and prepare shopping lists; prepare estimates for catering services; clean, cut and prepare complete meals or individual dishes; distribute tasks to kitchen helpers; maintain compliance with safety and hygiene regulations. $ 13.00/hr. Min 1 yr exp as cook and completion of High School or completion of College or other program in cooking is required. Apply by email at restgreeknightz@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05 Req’d F/T year round work for a Nanny for 2 children in a private home located at 2344 153 Street Surrey, British Columbia, V4A 4R2. Supervise and tend to children at the children’s’ house, prepare meals and feed children, take children out for walks and to the park as per parents’ instructions, perform cleaning duties and laundry related to the children, maintain a safe and healthy environment for children at home, bathe, dress, feed and prepare children for naps according to a schedule. $11.00/hr. Min 1 yr exp as an In-home Caregiver or completion of a 6 month training program in a related field and completion of Secondary Education. Apply by email to Balvinder K. Dhesi at balvinderdhesi@yahoo.ca ******** Sep 05 Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Nanny for 1 child to work in a private home located on 8234 132A St. Surrey BC V3W 8Y6. Supervise child at home; help the child with homework; accompany the child to after school activities, appointments and other errands; instruct child in personal hygiene and social development; prepare and serve nutritious meals; perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties related to the child; tend to emotional well-being of the child. $11.00/hr. Min 1 yr exp as Nanny or training program in child care of related fields and completion of Secondary Education. Apply to harpalsingh8234@yahoo.ca. Attn: Mr. Gill ******** Sep 05 2 TV Hosts Reqd. Sal$22.00/hr, 30hr+/wk, Pmt, Edu: High School. Dip. or deg. in the field will be asset Exp: 2+yrs. Duties: Act as host/hostess introducing and interviewing guests, reading news. Conduct proceedings of shows or programs. Select and introduce entertainment material. Make commercial announcements. Lang: Punjabi . English as asset. Contact Sewa from Nagara TV (6862 128 Street, Surrey, BC, V3W 4C9, Canada). Apply at nagaratv@outlook.com ******** Sep 05
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Cook (Indian Cuisine) required at Vaades Indian Restaurant Salary: $15/hour Fulltime, Permanent Job location: Vaades Indian Restaurant 149 West 3rd Street North Vancouver BC, V7M1E7 Requirements: Experience: 2 years or more of commercial Indian food cooking experience Education: Completion of secondary school Language: Basic English Duties: Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods of Indian cuisine Be able to cook with a Tandoor oven Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Ensure food meets quality standards Clean kitchen and work area Visit Vaades.com for more information about restaurant and food menu. Contact Mr. Kapil from Vaades Indian Restaurant. Send your resume at vaades_resto@yahoo.ca or fax at 604 973 0125 ******** Sep 19 BABA SWEETS & RESTAURANT, #7561-6th street, burnaby, bc, requires one full time temporary food service supervisor. responsibility: supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff; estimate and order ingredients and supplies; prepare food order summaries for chef according to requests; establish methods to work schedules; maintain records of stock, sales and wastage; train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures; stock refrigerators, condiments and salad bars and keep records of the quantities of food used; prepare bills for food, accept payment and make change; may participate in the selection of food services staff and assist in the development of policies, procedures and budgets; ensure that food and service meet quality control standards; education: high school. experience: 1 - 2 years. wages: $15.00/hr. knowledge of english required and punjabi an asset. send RESUME BY MAIL, EMAIL @ kulwantsingh@live.ca OR FAX @604 581 6950. ******** Aug 22 Seeking female Punjabi speaking helper for elderly parents; three days weekly, four hours per day; $15 an hour cooking, house cleaning, grocery shopping (car required) Please Call at 604-619-2947 ******** Aug 01 Plumber reqd. Sal$25/hr, F/t, Pmt, 2+yrs. exp or Diploma in field reqd. Duties: Install & repair plumbing system. Read specification to determine plumbing & drainage system. Locate & mark position for pipes connections & other fixtures in wall/floors. Measure, cut, bend & join pipes. Use tools & other equipment like coupling, screw, bolts etc. Lang: English. Punjabi as asset. Work at various locations in Lower Mainland, BC. Contact: Damanpreet from Crescent Plumbing (9655 Salal Pl, Surrey, BC, V3T 5A8). Apply at crescentplumbing@yahoo.ca or fax: 604.496.7368 ******** Aug 15 Production Clerk Supervisor reqd. F/T,
Pmt, High school, 2+ yrs. exp, Sal$23/hr. Duties: Coordinate, assign & review work. Distribute, requisite & maintain inventories of materials & supplies. Establish work schedules & procedures. Prepare & submit reports. Arrange maintenance & repair work. Resolve work related problems. Train workers in duties, safety & company policies. Measure job site and calculate material & supplies reqd. Lang: English. Contact Mukesh from Father & Son Masonry & Curbing at 8144 134 St, Surrey, BC, V3W4T9. Email/Fax Resume: masonaryandcurbing@yahoo.ca, 778.565.8857 ******** Aug 15 3 Drywall Taper reqd. Sal$21/hr, F/T, Pmt, High school & field certification as assets, 2+ yrs exp. Duties: Measure, cut & fit drywall sheets for installation on walls & ceilings. Cut & install metal corner beads. Fill joints, nail indentations & holes. Tape over joints with tape & compound. Sand seams & joints. Lang: basic English. Punjabi as asset. Work at various locations in Lower Mainland, BC. Contact: Ardash from Glyco Drywall at 11766 83 Ave Delta, BC. Apply at glycodrywall@yahoo.ca or fax: 778.593.9623 ******** Aug 15 Cook (East Indian Cuisine) reqd. Sal$15/hr, F/T, Pmt, High school an asset, 3+yrs. exp. Duties: Prepare & cook food of East Indian cuisine like veg & non veg curries, naan, etc. Supervise helpers in food preparation & cooking activities. Ensure quality of food. Lang: basic oral English. Punjabi or Hindi as asset. Contact: Harjit from Desi Junction Lounge & Restaurant in 8821 120th St, Delta, BC, V4C6R6. Apply at desijunc@yahoo.ca or fax 604.592.6361 ******** Aug 15 Seeking 1 F/T Plumbing & Heating Services Sales Representative for Rahelu Plumbing & Heating Ltd located on 1118299, 129St, Surrey, BC V3W0A6. Duties: Communicate with existing customers to secure continuing sales; develop new customer base; identify customer needs & resources & recommend the appropriate products & services; provide professional, effective & efficient solutions to customer inquiries; provide quotations, technical support & other support/materials; provide feedback & recommendations; consult with customers after sale to resolve problems & provide ongoing support. Salary: $24.00$26.00/h. Experience/Knowledge: Secondary school; Degree/diploma in business or a related discipline will be preferred; excellent interpersonal, customer service & communication skills; knowledge of the plumbing/heating industry will be an asset. Apply by email at raheluplumbing@yahoo.ca ******** Aug 15 Hiring 2 F/T Plumbers for Rahelu Plumbing & Heating Ltd located on 1118299, 129St, Surrey, BC V3W0A6 to work in Surrey and lower mainland area. Duties: Install, repair & maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures & systems; locate & mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes & fixtures in walls & floors; cut openings in walls & floors to accommodate pipe & pipe fittings; test pipes for leaks using air & water pressure gauges. Wage:$25/hr. Skills &Experience: Trade diploma/certificate in Plumbing; Minimum 2 years of experience as a Plumber. How to apply: By email at raheluplumbing@yahoo.ca ******** Aug 15
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"Superior Painting , 12886 96Ave Surrey B.C is looking urgently for 4 Full time permanent painters. Salary: $22/Hour minimum 40 Hours/Week. Job Duties: Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted. Repair cracks and holes. Mix paint to desired color and texture. Apply paint or other materials such as stains, lacquer, enamel oil, varnish, metal coating or fire retardant using brushes, rollers or spray equipment finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of residences and commercial locations. Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls. Work Location: Various construction sites within the lower mainland. Minimum 1 year related work experience required. On the job training will be provided. Education: High School Language: English To apply email your resume: superiorpaintingsurrey@gmail.com" ******** Aug 15 Electrician reqd, Sal $28.00/hr F/T, Pmt, , 2+ yrs exp with Degree/Diploma in the field OR 4+ yr exp reqd. Duties: Read circuit diagrams & electrical codes to determine wiring layouts. Install, Repair the existing electric circuit. Install wiring system, replace and repair electrical system, troubleshoot and isolate faults. Lang: basic English & Punjabi will consider asset. Contact: Lakhbir from Hi Mark Electric in 2731 Shell Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2P2. Apply at himark_electric@yahoo.ca or fax 604-285-5680. ******** Aug01 Req’d F/T year round work for 1 Heavy Construction Crew Foreman to work for Hans Demolition & Excavating Ltd. located at 12498 55 Ave., Surrey, BC V3X 3S9. Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate the excavation equipment as well as helpers and labourers, establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate activities with others supervisors and or contractors, resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity, prepare progress and other reports, order material and supplies.$30.00. Apply by email to demolition905@yahoo.ca. Secondary School and min 1 yr of exp. as foreman are required. ******** Aug01 Req’ F/T year round work for 3 Truck Drivers Long Haul to work for Guru Truck Lines Ltd., located at Suite 218 - 12448 82 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 3E9, Canada, to work across Canada and the US. Drive and operate truck-trailer as a team for long haul; perform pre-inspection, in route and post-inspection of vehicle; prepare and record cargo documentation and trip details; communicate with dispatcher and other driver using cell phones. $23.00/hr. Class 1 Driver’s License, minimum 1 year exp as long haul truck driver. Apply by email at gurutrucklines14@yahoo.ca ******** Aug01 Req’d F/T year-round work for 2 Welders to work at KDM Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. located at Suite #3 – 933 Coutts Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2S 7M2. Read and interpret blueprints and welding instructions; manage manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to join metal segments using GTAW, FCAW, SMAW; manage manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment; ability to use metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; fix damaged areas of metal structures by
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“Camp Courage” for Youth The Richmond RCMP, Richmond Fire-Rescue, and the City of Richmond are teaming up to deliver one-day camps this summer that will afford children the opportunity to find out what it’s like to be a police officer and firefighter. Children will learn about the training, responsibilities, skills, and equipment involved in policing and firefighting through demonstrations and hands on activities. Camp Courage is a great opportunity for police and fire personnel to communicate with youth and their parents, acting as positive role models, and mentoring youth towards goals of social responsibility and civic mindedness. The camps take place from: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates and locations: * August 19 at South Arm Community Centre * August 26 at Cambie Community Centre. The camps are open to children aged 9 to 12. A small fee of $10 per child covers a T-shirt, supplies, and pizza lunch. Space is limited. Register your child through: * Online anytime at http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/about/registration.htm * Call the Richmond Community Services Registration Call Centre at 604-2764300, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. * In-person at Richmond’s recreation and cultural facilities SAFA: Outdoor Bollywood Movie Screening South Asian Family Association is holding its annual Bollywood Under the Stars event on Friday, August 21 at Unwin Park in Surrey. The society will be screening the 2001 smash hit Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. With an outstanding cast including the iconic Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan starring together after 18 years, the classic on screen coupling of Shah Rukh
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ing, balloons, and the Fraser Valley Regional Library's booth for the multicultural crafts, surprise gifts, giveaways, draws, etc. At the Food Pavilion, you will find many food vendors with different cultural foods, and at the International Market, over 60 vendors from around the world selling items like handmade jewellery, clothing, and gifts, and there will be many other activities such as International Pavilions, Cultural Art Gallery, rides, Parade of Nations, and so on. Everyone is invited. The entry will be by donation $2 per person or $5 per family. For further details, or sponsoring / having your booth, or volunteering, visit www.internationalfestival.ca or email at marketplace@nternationalfestival.ca or call 778-298-7703. MLA Sue Hammell’s BBQ Join us for a free BBQ on Thursday, August 27, 4-7 p.m., at Surrey-Green Timbers MLA Sue Hammell’s community office at 9030 King George Boulevard, Surrey. Richmond Multicultural Community Services Are you looking for a job? Do you need free help to settle in Canada? Contact Karamjit at 604-279-7160 or email: karamjit@rmcs.bc.ca. Karamjit Jagdeo, South Asian Settlement Worker. Metropolis at Metrotown: Interactive “Lightroom” Now until September 7: 12-7 p.m. at Metropolis at Metrotown - Grand Court, Lower Level. Cost: Free. Celebrating the International Year of Light with an exciting digital and visual experiential event. Inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama’s mirrored infinity room and the Social Soul experience at the 2014 TED Conference, the “Lightroom” is a
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Group; Songpati Latin Band; Purple Rain; and Roku Sichi Taiko drummers. There will also be the Festival of Flavours featuring 35 international food trucks, and the Richmond Centre Culinary Stage, featuring notable local chefs including Master Chef Canada contestant, Tammy Wood. Many other festival attractions. For more festival news v i s i t www.richmondworldfestival.ca. Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association: Home Reno Show Home Reno Show on September 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam. Cost: Free. This is your one stop shop to bring your renovation plans and Ask-APro in a free one-on-one consultation. Visit 50 booths of industry experts between attending the ongoing complimentary educational seminars. The more seminars you attend the more chances to win a Dream Renovator's Prize Package.
Surrey Libraries: Summer Reading Club This year’s theme is Build it! Kids of all ages can build an amazing summer with great books, special programs, contests, and more free family fun. Sign up at any of Surrey Libraries’ 9 branches and get a reading record to keep track of summer reading, collect stickers, participate in games and contests, and earn a reading medal. Free. http://www.surreylibraries.ca/5370. aspx
Volunteers for PICS Mega Job Fair & BC Small Business Expo Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society is inviting volunteers to apply for numerous positions to help organize the PICS Mega Job Fair & BC Small Business Expo 2015 on September 24 at Aria Convention Centre, Surrey. The Expo is slated to be one of the biggest job fairs south of the Fraser with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their businesses and over 8,000 people expected to visit this year. To register or for more information, call Sunil Rawat / Jagtar Dhaliwal at 604-596-7722, or email at sunil.rawat@pics.bc.ca / Jagtar.dhaliwal@pics.bc.ca.
Richmond World Festival Off-the-chart sounds from around the world will power the inaugural Richmond World Festival at Minoru Park this Labour Day long weekend. Located in the heart of Richmond’s City Centre, this free, day-long celebration of music, food and culture takes place Saturday, September 5, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Joining the headliners, Matt and Kim from Brooklyn, is Grammy / Juno award-winner, Alex Cuba. Other confirmed festival acts performing on the YVR Mosaic Main Stage include Bhangra chart toppers, En Karma; Kata Kata Afrobeat
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