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At Tuesday’s rally organized by Sahiba Sangha at Aspen Park. Photo courtesy of Sahiba Sangha Prosecution Service. Sturko said that investigators will take a few weeks now to try and talk to as many people as they can, transcribe all the statements and look at all the evidence. Video captured a woman shouting at the South Asian group: “The next time I see garbage I will flip more sh-t than just garbage … I don’t give a sh-t if it’s not yours.” And a man says: “We are in Canada, you speak English. I don’t understand what you are saying,” and goes on to use obscene language. On Tuesday, a large gathering of South Asians took place at the park to protest against racism and a video of it was posted by Sangha on her Instagram page. THE VOICE reported on Monday on our website voiceonline. com that CTV reporter Bhinder Sajan reported on Sunday about
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SURREY RCMP Sgt. Elenore Sturko told the VOICE on Thursday that officers have collected statements from three more witnesses in connection to the July 28 incident in Aspen Park in which it was alleged that garbage was thrown at a group of South Asian grandmothers and their grandkids, who were subjected to racialized slurs that were captured on a cell phone and exposed by Sahiba Sangha on her Instagram page (www.instagram. com/p/CSAc22tBjAm/ ). Sturko said: “If there is anyone out there who is a witness who hasn’t yet spoken to police – who is a direct witness – we would be asking them to come forward to provide us information.” She added that if anyone else comes forward, too, they are going to put all those statements together and if there is sufficient evidence of an assault, they will forward that to the BC
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the video that captured the altercation had been circulating on social media. Sahiba Sangha, the granddaughter of one of the victims, discovered that video from someone who didn’t want to reveal their identity and she posted it to her Instagram page. Sangha told CTV that she noticed that her grandmother’s clothing appeared to be a bit dirty when she returned home from Aspen Park last Wednesday. Her grandmother told her that ‘this couple came out and they started swearing at us and then they brought litter out from the garbage and threw it on us and the kids.’ An angry Sangha wrote on her Instagram post: “Elderly bibis of the south Asian community bring their grandchildren to this park every single day, my grandma has been taking my
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LEADING entrepreneur Ajay Dilawri of Vancouver, whose parents immigrated to Canada from India, is one of 16 exceptional people who will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, chancellor of the order, announced on Monday. “As representative of the Crown in British Columbia and as Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, I am delighted to welcome 16 new members to the order,” Austin said. “Their extraordinary leadership has been a source of strength for communities across the province. In difficult times, they have connected us through art, culture, public service and more. As we move with optimism toward the future, their achievements will be a foundation of success for future generations. It is with great honour I share congratulations to these remarkable individuals.” Dilawri’s citation reads: “Ajay Dilawri is a leading entrepreneur whose vision, perseverance, leadership, and social conscience continues to improve the lives of many people in our province. He has made a significant and far-reaching impact throughout B.C. “Ajay and his brothers Kap and Tony are the founders of the Dilawri Group – the largest automotive group in Canada, with more than 4,000 employees and 76 automotive dealerships across Canada. With 24 dealerships in B.C. alone, he supports more than 2,000 employees and their families in his home province. His significant investment in electrical vehicle development is also helping address climate change and contributes to a greener economy. “The Dilawri brothers’ success is largely based on learning a strong work ethic from their parents, who immigrated to Canada from India. They haven’t forgotten their upbringing and have built the business not only for financial success, but to generate enough capital to give back to the community.
Ajay Dilawri. Photo submitted “With a focus on children and healthy outcomes, the Dilawri Foundation has donated tens of millions of dollars to help charitable causes in health care, mental health, education, autism, and public safety. Ajay believes that by giving children a solid foundation early in life, they are infinitely more likely to thrive in the future. “Dilawri uses his considerable leadership skills daily to ensure the well-being of British Columbians. His commitment to making B.C. a better place to live creates a healthier and more productive population, which benefits everyone in the province.” B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is also one of the recipients. This other recipients are Chief Joe Alphonse of Tsilhqot’in Nation; Joe Average, MGC, of Vancouver; Brenda Baptiste of Osoyoos; Frances Belzberg, OC, of Vancouver; Dr. Debra Braithwaite of Victoria; Debra Doucette (Hewson) of the District of North Vancouver; Carol A. Lee of Vancouver; James McEwen, OC, of Vancouver; Andrew Petter, CM, QC, of Victoria; Dolph Schluter of Vancouver; Dr. Poul Sorensen of Vancouver; Arran and Ratana Stephens of Vancouver; and Marvin Storrow, QC, of Vancouver.
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