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No Surrey councillor willing to join Locke and Hundial’s newly formed party!

Tokyo Olympics hopefuls Jasmit Phulka and Amar Dhesi to begin 2020 season in Rome

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THE winners of the Canadian Wrestling Trials will get their first international bouts of 2020 underway in January. All six women and three men are set to compete at the Matteo Pellicone, the first Ranking Series event of the year.

On the men’s side, Jasmit Phulka and Amar Dhesi will be competing at the event in an effort to build on their international experience leading into the Pan-Am Olympic

Qualification Tournament in March.

The tournament will take place at the PalaPellicone in Rome from January 15 to 18.

Jasmit Singh Phulka of Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club bagged first place in the freestyle 74 kg category at the trials last month, while Amarveer Dhesi of Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club placed first in the freestyle 125 kg category.

Brenda Locke and Jack Hundial: No other councillor wants to connect with their Surrey Connect!. Photo: Facebook THE announcement by Surrey councillors Brenda Locke and Jack Hundial of the formation of their own civic party Surrey Connect has no other councillor willing to support them.

Neither Steven Pettigrew, who quit the Safe Surrey Coalition along with Locke and Hundial, nor Surrey First’s Linda Annis seem interested in joining the upstart party.

What is causing a lot of amusement is Hundial’s statement that Mayor Doug McCallum had pursued them vigorously to join his team and claiming that he, a former RCMP officer, and Locke had name recognition.

The truth is that Locke and Hundial begged McCallum to include them

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Within the past few weeks, Surrey RCMP has received two separate reports from fraud victims who reported their credit card data was stolen and used after they had shared their private information via Whatsapp believing that they

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To avoid becoming a victim of this scam, you should take the following steps: • Never provide personal or credit card details via mobile applications to an unknown third party • Always book airline tickets through a secure booking website or a licensed travel agent • Regularly check your credit

card statement for potentially fraudulent charges If you think you or a family member may have been the victim of a similar fraud, it is recommended that you make a report to the police of your jurisdiction, to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, and to Equifax and Transunion to protect your credit score.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-2228477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

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were booking low-cost airline tickets.

In both of these incidents, the victims had responded to advertising seen on Punjabi language television and in Punjabi newspapers offering lowcost flights between India and Vancouver. They were directed to share their personal and credit card details required to make the flight booking via Whatsapp.

“These incidents are actively being investigated and police are currently looking to identify the individuals involved,” says Cpl.

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The fact is that Hundial never distinguished himself in the RCMP and Locke was a well-known political loser.

As The VOICE has pointed out be-

fore, Locke got only about 13,600 votes when she ran for Surrey Council in 2014 – she was No. 17.

She was defeated by not only the successful Surrey First candidates but also candidates like Rina Gill, Kal Dosanjh, Narima Dela Cruz and others.

This time she won only by joining McCallum’s Safe Surrey Coalition team and ended by getting more than 40,000 votes.

Earlier, the only time that Locke won was in 2001 as a Liberal candidate in Surrey-Green Timbers when the NDP was at an all-time low and Gordon Campbell’s Liberals won 77 of the 79 Assembly seats.

Locke, who defeated incumbent NDP MLA Sue Hammell by less than 2,000 votes in 2001, lost to Hammell in the 2005 election by more than 5,000 votes.

Locke later ran as the federal Liber-

al Party candidate in Fleetwood— Port Kells in the 2006 and the 2008 federal elections, but lost both times to Conservative incumbent Nina Grewal.

So why would McCallum have pursued Locke and Hundial to join his party?

Safe Surrey Coalition councillors Doug Elford, Laurie Guerra, Allison Patton and Mandeep Nagra continue to support McCallum.

Busy Surrey travel corridor gets faster and more frequent service with RapidBus WITH the launch of TransLink’s new King George Boulevard RapidBus, Surrey transit users have a new bus service that will offer faster and more frequent travel options between Guildford Town Centre, Surrey Central and Newton Exchange.

During the morning and afternoon rush hours, the new R1 King George Blvd RapidBus will come every 8 minutes. The R1

King George Blvd RapidBus service will also result in a 20 per cent increase in rider capacity compared to the 96 B-Line which it replaces.

“I want to congratulate TransLink for bringing in the RapidBus at a fraction of the cost and time it would have taken to build LRT on this exact same route,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum.

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“The service connecting Guildford, Surrey Central and Newton will have immediate positive impacts for Surrey riders. The new King George Blvd RapidBus delivers fast, frequent and reliable service on one of Surrey’s busiest travel corridors.”

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New Westminster City to proclaim Mewa Singh Day THE City of New Westminster is going to declare January 11 as Bhai Mewa Singh Day in commemoration of a Sikh political activist who was hanged in 1915.

Mewa Singh was part of a radical movement that was launched by the Indian immigrants in North America against British occupation of India and racism abroad.

Singh was a devout Sikh, who had assassinated a controversial Immigration Inspector, William Hopkinson, in Vancouver in 1914. The incident was the culmination of the infamous Komagata Maru episode.

The Japanese vessel carrying more than 300 South Asian passengers was forced to return under a discriminatory immigration law that was enacted to keep Canada as a “white man’s country”. This had led to bloody clashes between the political activists and the proestablishment faction of the community. As a result of this, Bela Singh, a mole of the Canadian

authorities within the Sikh community went inside a gurdwara and shot to death a revolutionary community leader, Bhaag Singh, and his associate, Badan Singh.

Since Bela Singh was patronised by Hopkinson who had precipitated the conflict among the local South Asians through his spies, Mewa Singh shot him and courted arrest soon after. Even otherwise Hopkinson was keeping an eye on the activists and tried to weaken the movement to serve the interests of the British Empire.

Mewa Singh faced his trial with courage and conviction and chanted prayers while being taken to the gallows in New Westminster jail.

His testimony establishes that he had taken to such an extreme step in response to racism and sacrilege of the temple.

As a fitting tribute to Mewa Singh, who laid down his life fighting against injustice, the Mayor of the City of New Westminster Jonathan

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Cote is going to proclaim January 11, 2020 as “Bhai Mewa Singh Day”. The proclamation will be made on Monday, January 13 at the city council meeting at 6 p.m.

City Councillor Chuck Puchmayr is instrumental behind the proclamation for which an application was made by Radical Desi. Whereas, the BC government refused to make such a proclamation, the City of New Westminster agreed to make it after it removed the statue of controversial colonial era Judge Mathew Begbie, who had ordered the execution of six Chilcotin Chiefs in 1864 for the murder of 14 white road construction workers who were harassing the indigenous peoples and their women. Motion for removing his statue was moved by Puchmayr, who is very vocal on social justice. (The motion to remove the statue was jointly made by Puchmayr and Nadine Nakagawa.)

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BY BALRAJ S. KAHLON IN 1915, the Government of B.C. executed Mewa Singh but also set his legacy in stone. Today, for B.C. Sikhs, Mewa Singh is a folk hero and a symbol against oppression. He has been honoured and commemorated in the community, but now the NGO SAF International is adding the final chapter to his story by taking him back to his ancestral village: Lopoke, Amritsar (Punjab).

The story of Mewa Singh begins with the birth of the Ghadar Party.

In 1913, when the Ghadar Party was created, B.C. quickly became a major base of operations. Some Ghadar Party leaders were also members of the Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS) including KDS president Bhai Bhag Singh Bhikhiwind and granthi Balwant Singh. The concern for a revolt against the Crown prompted the government to call Anglo-Indian William Hopkinson to monitor political activity in the Indian community.

Hopkinson used his position to create divisions and chaos.

He recruited some Sikhs to be

informants and even used them to intimidate others through violence.

The most notable informant was Bela Singh Jian. On September 5, 1914, Bela Singh entered the gurdwara on West 2nd street and assassinated Bhag Singh and injured several bystanders.

Local Ghadar leaders realized that Hopkinson, the source of all the violence, had to be stopped. On October 21, 1914, at Bela Singh’s trial at the Vancouver Courthouse (present day Vancouver Art Gallery), Mewa Singh walked up to Hopkinson and shot and killed him on the spot.

Mewa then handed over his revolver and surrendered to police.

At trial, Mewa Singh stated that his religion teaches him to not have enmity towards anybody, and he has no enmity towards Hopkinson, but he had to take his life because he was oppressing poor people.

On January 11, 1915, Bhai Mewa Singh was executed.

Although a folk hero in B.C., Mewa Singh is unknown in his ancestral village of Lopoke. This will change thanks to SAF International, a local NGO that has been supporting

the benefits of investing in public education and make children feel proud – not ashamed – in attending their village school.

The SAF team decided that the first school project will be in honour of Bhai Mewa Singh in his ancestral village of Lopoke. The Lopoke village primary school will be rebuilt and renamed Bhai Mewa Singh Primary School and will include a plaque telling his story. This school project will be funded with the support of Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar in New Westminster.

SAF International’s first school is not only meant to honour Mewa Singh but also help the children appreciate their connection to history, and the struggles and sacrifices made before them. As Maya Angelou said, “if you don’t know where you come from, you don’t know where you’re going.”

Mewa Singh was not among the prominent Ghadar leaders but instead a simple and humble man. He offered to sacrifice himself because he had no wife and no children; but now, the children of Lopoke can say Mewa Singh is ours, and we are his children.

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poverty alleviation in India since 2014. SAF will honour Bhai Mewa Singh in launching their new initiative to improve rural primary schools. The improvements will include creating a better facility and providing education resources to give children a better learning environment.

Quality public education is vital for both economic and social development. However, in India, middle- and high-income class families are sending their children

to private schools given the inferior quality of public education. This trend has resulted in great reliance on the private education system and the stigma that public schools are only for the poor. Moreover, many parents are raising concerns of private schools continually raising fees and gouging families.

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Vancouver Police welcome 24 new recruits, including Mohit Dogra & Gurjeevan Sandhu THE 24 newest members of the Vancouver Police Department were sworn in on Friday

by Chief Constable Adam Palmer at a ceremony in front of their friends and families in Vancouver.

They included two South Asians: MOHIT DOGRA Mohit was born in India and raised in Burnaby, graduating from Burnaby Central Secondary with honours. He attended Douglas College and obtained an associate degree

in forensic studies and bachelor of technology in crime and intelligence analysis from BCIT. Mohit has worked in the law enforcement field as a security officer and surveillance supervisor at a casino, and as a security manager at the Vancouver International Airport. Mohit is fluent in Hindi and Punjabi.

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bachelor of arts degree in criminology from Simon Fraser University. Gurjeevan has worked in the loss prevention field as a regional assistant supervisor. In 2017, he was named an MVP for being the first loss prevention officer in the region’s history to have 200 arrests. He has volunteered as a reserve constable with the Delta Police Department and at the Delta Community Policing Office.

Gurjeevan is fluent in Punjabi.

“We are currently hiring and are looking for strong candidates who reflect our community. These new recruits are great additions to the VPD and come with strong backgrounds that include volunteering with youth, people with disabilities, with parolees, and at police agencies and community policing centres,” said Constable Tania Visintin.

The diverse group of recruits come from a wide variety of backgrounds. They have lived in the Lower Mainland and other parts of Canada, Nigeria, Singapore, China, Tasmania, India, Korea, the Philippines, Germany, and El Salvador. The recruits speak many different languages, including Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, Korean, Mandarin, French, and Spanish.

Their studies have included criminology, business, psychology, international and criminal law, political science, electronics technology, sport and fitness leadership, crime and intelligence analysis, forensics, carpentry, plumbing, and electronics technology.

Many have excelled at sports, such as hockey, soccer, rugby, baseball, martial arts, basketball, volleyball, swimming, lacrosse, and lacrosse – including professional football.

The recruits have previously worked in construction, and as security guards and loss prevention officers, lifeguards, support workers, and reservists with the Canadian Forces and the Royal Westminster Regiment. They have fought forest fires and taught music and physical education. Some recruits were Special Municipal Constables with the VPD, or worked with partner agencies like Corrections, Canada Border Services, and B.C. Sheriffs.

“Today is a special day for these officers as they officially commit to serving our city and its residents,” said Visintin.

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Mayor angry at transfer of ‘Marpole Rapist’ to halfway house in Surrey SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum on Friday in a statement said that the news that the ‘Marpole Rapist’ Gary Jagur Singh will be released on day parole in Surrey “is not only disturbing but infuriating to the people of Surrey.”

He said: “The Parole Board of Canada acknowledges that Singh’s sexual deviancy can never be cured.

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Background GARY Jagur Singh, 64, was convicted of sexually assaulting 11 Vancouver

women, aged 19 to 51, mainly in Vancouver’s Marpole area between January 1988 and August 1991. DNA evidence linked him to the crime scenes.

Some women he grabbed off the street while others he sexually assaulted in their apartments. He used a weapon in four attacks.

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KPU instructor discusses how mythology is very much a part of Bollywood sci-fi IT’S the largest film industry in the world, producing over 1,200 movies a year. Yet, the Indian movie industry doesn’t have significant representation in the world of science fiction.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University English instructor, Dr. Asma Sayed, will be discussing this and the overall culture of Bollywood (Hindi language cinema) films at the next KPU Science World Speaker Series event.

“Talks such as this are a good opportunity for those who may not be much exposed to India’s film industry to capture a few glimpses, but also to think about how cultural texts impact our society,” says Sayed.

Sayed’s research focuses on South Asian literary and cultural studies. Her work intersects with postcolonial, feminist and critical race theories. She brings these elements of her research to this talk.

“Science fiction film has not been a very popular genre in India, but it is becoming more imum-security offender in May 2016 and in 2017 he was allowed escorted temporary absences with his family. In December 2017, the Parole Board of Canada found that he poses an undue risk to re-offend and denied him day as well as full parole. But the board said that he did not pose a risk to re-offend if he is permitted unescorted absences with relatives under special conditions such as not to drink, to report all intimate sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with women, not to drive, and not to have any direct or indirect contact with his

Bollywood’s Ra One appealing; however, this genre also follows the tropes of mainstream Bollywood films which tend to take much of their inspiration from mythology and classical Indian literature. It thus leads to an interesting mix of the traditional and the modern.”

To appeal to the masses, Indian cinema continues to use classic staples and themes that the industry is known for but with victims or their families.

Now, he has been granted day parole for a second time thanks to a recommendation by the Correctional Service of Canada. The Parole Board last November noted about Singh: “You have managed to reduce your dynamic risk to moderate from high, you are assessed as having high accountability, high motivation, and are considered engaged in your correctional plan.

It added: “A recent psychological assessment indicates that you remain a moderate risk to reoffend, but that you have demonstrated that your risk can be

modern twists.

“For instance, in science fiction films, we see robots dancing to popular songs, or aliens challenging the existence of gods.”

Sayed will use Bollywood sci-fi examples such as Ra One and PK. She says while some films push boundaries and shed light on social justice issues, the movies still have existing stereotypes.

“For instance, popular culture can perpetuate misogyny, toxic masculinity, and rape culture.

Thus, it is important for us to have a critical eye when consuming these products generated for masses.”

Sayed hopes to introduce people who may not be familiar with Bollywood to a little glimpse into the industry.

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Surrey RCMP Basketball Classic SURREY RCMP are continuing their partnership with the Surrey School District to host this year’s 29th Annual Surrey RCMP Basketball Classic.

This tournament is one of the largest in BC and

is the largest RCMP-sponsored tournament in the country. The Surrey RCMP Basketball Classic not only assists student athletes secure scholarships for their future academic and ath-

letic aspirations, but also provides a great opportunity for the community to come together through sport.

“This tournament is the perfect opportunity to build camaraderie, sportsmanship, and tradition with Surrey youth,” says Superintendent Shawn Gill, Surrey RCMP Community Services Officer. “Events like the Basketball Classic enable young people to engage with and take pride in their community – whether that is playing; volunteering; or cheering on their school team. We look forward to seeing you all at the games.”

“It is that time of year again in Surrey – we are very excited to be presenting the 29th annual RCMP Basketball Classic. Thank you to the Surrey RCMP, Surrey School District as well as the public and private sponsors who continue to support the tournament and scholarship component,” says Kevin De Boice, Tamanawis Secondary Principal and co-chair of the Classic.

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Basketball players throughout Surrey schools look forward to the high level of healthy competition between students. Officers from the Surrey RCMP’s Youth Unit and Gang Enforcement Team will be in attendance at the games cheering on the students and engaging with youth and parents.

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According to allegations included in the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, Dr. Gurpreet Singh Bajwa, 48, of Oakton, operated a medical practice in Fairfax. During a 21-month period between January 2017 and September 2018, Bajwa allegedly issued approximately 15,000 controlled substance prescriptions to more than 1,000 patients—a total of more than 700 prescriptions per month.

Several local pharmacies had flagged Bajwa and would no longer fill prescriptions from him. The Virginia Department of Health Professions had previously suspended his medical license in 2012 for issues related to his prescription practices.

Beginning in summer 2018, two undercover law enforcement officers posed as patients and made appointments to see Bajwa. At each visit, Bajwa allegedly prescribed the undercover officers a 30day supply of Adderall—despite the undercover officers not having a need for the medication.

One of the officers told Bajwa that she was a fitness model and needed Adderall for her workouts, which is not a legitimate use for the substance. The undercover officer also asked Bajwa to prescribe her extra pills that she could give to a “friend” and he readily agreed.

Bajwa is charged with illegal distribution of Adderall, a Schedule II controlled substance. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if convicted.

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Surrey RCMP looking for South Asian suspect in assault with weapon SURREY RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault with a weapon that occurred at a residence in the Whalley area.

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The Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is releasing a composite sketch of the suspect, who is described as a South Asian male, 6 ft tall, medium build, wearing a black hoodie.

“Tips from the public can make a significant difference in the outcome of an investigation,” said Staff-Sgt. Kirk Duncan, General Investigation Unit Commander, on Monday.

“We are asking everyone to look at this composite sketch and contact Surrey RCMP if they have information that can help to identity this suspect.”

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Boisvenu was a member of several farright Facebook groups, including Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West (known by its German acro- Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu nym PEGIDA), the Canadian Coalition of Concerned Citizens, and most concerningly, a group associated with Quebec’s La Meute.

La Meute’s members have been affiliated with extreme far-right groups like Atalante, neo-Nazis and the deadly Charlottesville Unite the Right rally. Four months prior to a gift-wrapped severed pig’s head being placed at the door of the Quebec City Mosque, members of La Meute discussed a near identical plan online, down to attaching a card to the severed head.

This was the same mosque that was subjected to the worst attack on a religious institution in Canadian history on January 29, 2017, when six Quebecers were murdered and several others left injured by a gunman who was motivated by Islamophobia and frequented similar online groups.

“It is deeply troubling that an apology as contradictory and evasive as the Senator’s can result in ending an investigation into a Senator’s participation in extreme hate groups online,” said Mustafa Farooq, Executive Director. “The Senator’s ‘apology’, where he stated that he was added without his consent to a number of far-right groups, is fundamentally at odds with his previous statement where he noted that he joined the La Meute associated Facebook group ‘out of curiosity.’

It is also concerning that a Senator can join white supremacist and Islamophobic groups online, and then escape scrutiny by posting an evasive apology where there is no mention of the problem of Islamophobia. Canadians deserve better.”

The NCCM said it disagreed with the Senate Ethics Officer that Boisvenu’s apology was “convincing”. It demanded that Boisvenu provide a real apology to the Muslim community in the province as they approached the third anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque massacre. Such an apology should include precisely what steps the Senator will undertake to live up to his commitment for “diversity, multiculturalism, and equality that this country proudly upholds”, the NCCM added.

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RapidBus provides a more reliable bus service that can move more than 10,000 people per hour at peak times. The new service is made possible through investments from Phase One of the Mayors’ Vision, the Government of Canada, and the Province of BC. “We’re stepping up our bus game,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond on Monday. “RapidBus is a crucial part of improving the region’s bus service through the Mayors’ Vision. These RapidBus routes will benefit eight communities and bring our customers a more reliable bus service that they deserve.”

Coming every 10 minutes or better during peak hours and every 15 minutes or better in non-peak hours, customers can now catch a RapidBus on these four routes: * R1 King George Boulevard – (Guildford Exchange / Newton Exchange) Every eight minutes during peak hours * R3 Lougheed Highway (Coquitlam Central Station / Haney Place) Every ten minutes during peak hours * R4 41st Avenue (UBC / Joyce-Collingwood Station) Every three to six minutes during peak hours * R5 Hastings Street (SFU / Burrard Station) Every four to five minutes during peak hours RapidBus customers will enjoy new customer amenities such as softer seats, more space on 60-foot articulated buses, real-time digital signage, and audio next-bus information at RapidBus stops.

The R2 Marine Drive route between Phibbs Exchange and Park Royal will enter service in spring of this year. There are seven more RapidBus routes planned for Phases Two and Three of the Mayors’ Vision following the launch of R2.

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, said: “These new RapidBuses will get more people to their destination faster. That means people in communities like Surrey, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, and other communities served by these lines can spend less time in traffic and more time doing the things that matter to them. These RapidBuses

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Bill Dingwall, Mayor of Pitt Meadows, said: “This new service will provide residents with a fast, affordable, frequent and reliable way to get around and efficiently connect Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam to the Coquitlam Central Station SkyTrain. It is important transit investments like these that help us create more connected, green and livable communities. Starting today, a trip from Maple Ridge to Coquitlam Central Station will take just 30-37 minutes. From Pitt Meadows, the RapidBus will get you to Coquitlam Central Station in approximately 20 minutes. We know that a more efficient and convenient bus service translates into increased ridership.

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Trudeau says evidence indicates Ukraine plane shot down by Iranian missile PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday told the media in Ottawa: “We have intelligence from multiple sources including our allies and our own intelligence: the evidence indicates that the plane was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile.”

He added: “This may well have been unintentional.”

All 176 people on board the Ukraine International Airlines flight, including 63 Canadians, were killed.

Trudeau said that Foreign Affairs Minister FrançcoisPhilippe Champagne made it clear to Iranian Foreign

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Canada doesn’t have diplomatic representation in Iran.

(The Transportation Safety Board of Canada announced later on Thursday that “in accordance with Annex 13, part 5.27 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, which is governed by the International Civil Aviation Organization, the TSB has been invited by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend

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When asked how much responsibility the US bears for the crash given the tension in the region, Trudeau said:

“The evidence suggests that this is the likely cause, but we need to have a full and complete and credible investigation to establish exactly what happened. That is what we are calling for and that is what we’re expecting will happen.”

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“Our hearts and thoughts are with the families and friends of loved ones lost and the greater Iranian-Canadian community in B.C. that enriches life in our province.

“As we wait for answers about what happened, we join with nations around the world that are mourning this tragic loss of life. We share in their grief.”

The Canadian flag at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria will be flown at half-mast to mark the deaths in this plane crash.

DR. Lane Trotter, President and CEO of Vancouver’s Langara College, said in a statement: “On behalf of the Langara College community, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Delaram

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Liberal team as our first new candidate for the next election,” said Andrew Wilkinson, BC Liberal leader. “Cheryl is an outstanding community leader who deeply understands the needs and aspirations of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows residents, and she will be an exceptionally effective MLA.” “I can’t wait to start knocking on doors, listening to voters, and sharing our positive B.C. Liberal vision for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows,” said Ashlie.

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Facebook group World Tamil Women (WTW) and its sister groups’ third annual event

WHAT a fabulous and colourful night it was on December 28! It was the third annual event organized by the Facebook groups, World Tamil Women (WTW), the first of its kind created in Vancouver just for women, and its sister groups Queens of Home Kitchen (QHK) and Dream Sarees and Salwars (DSS). The meet took place in Delta and was attended by nearly 100 women.

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He notes the unit was approximately a year in the making. It’s distinct from the RCMP-led Integrated Lower Mainland Police Dog Services team, in which Delta has three officers participating. This new unit will be solely based in Delta.

The unit is comprised of Constable Catherine Fiddick and two-year-old Ziva, as well as Constable Sunny Gahunia, with 15-month-old Remi.

Both dogs are labs, and the dogs and their handlers just completed a thorough training course last fall to prepare for their new positions.

“The dogs are part of our daily lives now.

They’re with us 24/7,” explains Fiddick, acknowledging it’s been quite an adjustment as both dogs are very high energy and high drive.

“I’m so impressed by their abilities – their noses are so sensitive. They use their noses like we use our eyes.”

Dubord attended training in Victoria last fall to check on their progress, and thanks the Victoria police department for their role in providing the training and assisting with the certification.

“I had no idea how complex this training would be. I didn’t expect that level of nuance required to handle these dogs,” he says. He notes regular training will continue throughout the year, as the dogs are required to re-certify annually.

The two dogs with the Traffic Speciality Dog Unit (TSDU) are expected to assist officers in detecting drugs and firearms, but they are considered single profile dogs, and are not trained to track suspects for example. The dogs will also be used for community education and outreach work.

The TSDU will be working with policing partners within Delta, such as the Canada Border Services Agency, and others including BC Ferries and Boundary Bay airport, in order to fulfill its duties.

The public can also expect to see the dog unit at community events, engaging with youth, in ongoing education and awareness efforts.

In this first month of operation, Fiddick and Gahunia are focused on building relationships in the community.

“We’re definitely on the lookout for facilities to train in,” explains Fiddick. “If you have a business or facility in Delta, a warehouse for example, and would like to open it to our unit for training, please reach out to us.” Anyone interested can contact the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4411 and ask for constables Fiddick or Gahunia.

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Loaded .40 cal pistol seized by Surrey Gang Enforcement Team SURREY RCMP’s Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) has seized a firearm as a result of ongoing strategic targeted enforcement.

This pistol is the fourth firearm the Surrey RCMP has successfully taken off the street in the past 30 days.

Members of SGET are deployed on every shift to look for vehicles and individuals who may be connected to the illicit drug trade or gang activity. They also investigate suspicious activity strategically in areas where drug and gang activity has occurred in the city.

On Monday, January 6, shortly after 9 p.m., SGET investigators conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 104th Avenue and 146th Street in the Guildford area when a 29-year-old male passenger fled from the vehicle on foot.

SGET gave chase and took him into custody.

During the arrest, officers located a loaded .40 caliber pistol. He was arrested for possession of a restricted firearm and has been remanded into custody because of an outstanding warrant issued by Correctional

Glenn Atkins. “The team will continue to be out on the streets looking for criminals who put the public at risk through their illegal activity.”

SGET continues to support various investigative units within Surrey RCMP working to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and related gang activities.

Service of Canada for being unlawfully at large. The investigation related to the seized firearm is ongoing and no charges have been laid at this time.

“The work that SGET is doing is having a positive impact on public safety on multiple levels by literally taking dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals,” says Staff-Sgt.

Man known to police shot in Burnaby BURNABY RCMP’s Investigative Support Team is investigating a shooting that sent one man to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On Sunday, January 5 at 10:15 p.m., Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to the area of Willingdon Avenue and Burke Street for a report of a shooting. Officers located an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg and a vehicle that had been shot at.

At this time, it appears as though the victim was in a Grey 2011 Suzuki Swift with two other men, driving southbound on Willingdon Avenue when a white sedan pulled up beside the vehicle and started to shoot at them. The driver of the Suzuki Swift crashed the vehicle and the three occupants fled from the scene with the victim being quickly located by police. The other two men were also located and did not suffer any injuries. All three men are known to police.

It is believed that this shooting was targeted. It is unknown what direction the suspect vehicle, a white sedan, fled in.

Police are asking for anyone who may have witnessed this incident taking place or have any information that could assist the investigation to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Additionally, if you were driving in the area of Willingdon Avenue and Burke Street on Sunday night between 10 and 10:30 p.m. and have dash cam video, contact police.

“To have something like this happen in our city, particularly a residential area, is completely unacceptable,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj. “We want to assure residents of our city that we are resourcing this investigation from units right across our detachment to thoroughly investigate this serious incident.”

Richmond RCMP travel 400 km to nab fugitive Erica Esquieres: Richmond RCMP on Thursday announced the arrest of a fugitive. Erica Esquieres, 26, has been wanted since July of 2019. She is facing 26-plus charges for fraud and related offences from multiple jurisdictions across the province, with 15 charges originating from Richmond alone.

Acting on several investigative tips, a team of Richmond RCMP officers set off from Richmond and traveled over 400 km to the town of Oliver, BC. Esquieres was located and arrested in the 7000-block of Tuc-el-Nuit Drive on the morning of January 3. She is being held at Oliver pending a transfer to Richmond on Friday, January 10.

“She was one of our most wanted suspects. We were highly motivated in locating her whereabouts and ensuring she be returned to stand trial. Officers from our Property Crime Unit and our Economic Crime Unit made up the arrest team, and welcomed this chain of events to start off the New Year. Staying true to form, even at the end, Esquieres attempted to deceive our officers to avoid capture,” said Sgt. Gene Hsieh, NCO i/c Organized Crime Unit. “Fortunately, each and every officer on the arrest team, was quite familiar with Esquieres and her modus operandi.”

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PLEA Poetry / Short Story Youth Contest Punjabi Language Education Association (PLEA) is inviting original poems and / or short stories (in Punjabi) from people aged 21 and under. Stories and poems can be submitted via e-mail to Balwant Sanghera (b_sanghera @yahoo.com) or Sadhu Binning (sadhu.binning @gmail.com) on or before February 7, 2020. A panel of experts will select the top six stories / poems. The writers of these works will be invited to share them with the audience on February 22, at the International Mother Language Day Celebration to be held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey. Each participant will receive a Certificate of Participation. Selected top six writers will receive Certificates of Participation and other prizes including cash. For further information, contact Balwant Sanghera at 604-836-8976 or Sadhu Binning at 778-773-1886.

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Shakti is responsible for creation; she is also the agent of all change. Similarly, the Shakti that resides within every woman is a force to reckon with and to celebrate. Do you know a woman who deserves to be recognized as a leader, advocate, artist, visionary or a source of strength?

This is your opportunity to have her celebrated by nominating her for the Shakti Award. The women who have displayed Shakti amongst us represent an inspiring account of positive social, cultural and economic change in the world. The Shakti Awards are an opportunity for us to recognize these women, quite often the unsung heroes, and share their vibrant stories. If you would like to nominate a woman that embodies Shakti, use the information below and email your nomination to shaktisociety2000@gmail.com no later than February 23. The Shakti Awards will be presented at the Shakti Awards Dinner Gala on Saturday, March 7 at Bollywood Banquet Hall at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each. For tickets, donations and sponsorship enquiries, call 604-307-8796.

Note that nominations must be submitted via email. Submissions sent through other means, (social media, in-person or phone / text messages will not be considered). Ensure that the description of the nominee’s accomplishments reflect the category in which she is being nominated and provide clear examples of how the nominee has excelled in the specific field and why you feel she deserves the Shakti Award in that specific category. Categories: * Academic Achievement Award (High School or University / College student) * Public Service / Volunteer Award * Business Entrepreneur Award * Artistic Achievement Award * Sports and Recreational Award * Resilience Award - A woman who has overcome adversity and has used her personal journey in a way to inspire and motivate others to be positive despite challenges and setbacks.

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• Identify how the nominee will contribute to Shakti: Empowerment of Women, Children and Families Society.

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Joy Johnson is SFU’s 10th president and vice-chancellor SIMON Fraser University’s Board of Governors has appointed Professor Joy Johnson as the university’s next president and vice-chancellor, following an extensive community consultation and international search process.

Johnson, SFU’s current vice-president research and international, will take office on September 1, 2020. She succeeds Andrew Petter, who completes his term on August 31 after a decade of distinguished service.

“Over the course of this competitive process, Professor Johnson stood out from other candidates for her depth of academic and research experience, commitment to students and enthusiasm for the future of SFU,” says Fiona Robin, Chair of SFU’s Board of Governors and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee.

“We are thrilled to announce that Professor Johnson is the successful candidate and look forward to welcoming her into this new role.”

A strong supporter of academic and research excellence, and a leader in nurturing and building community partnerships, Johnson is also committed to vibrant student learning experiences, equity, diversity and inclusion, and Aboriginal reconciliation.

“SFU is a remarkable institution at a remarkable time in its history,” says Johnson, who becomes the university’s second woman president. “We continue to attract world-class students, faculty, and staff, and we are stepping into a new era of potential.”

Johnson, who has been in her current role at SFU since 2014, is widely respected in academic and research communities. Under her leadership, SFU’s research income has grown from $103 million in 2014 to $161 million today, making it the fastest growing research income of any university in Canada.

During her tenure, the university established its innovation strategy—SFU Innovates— launched its big data initiative, secured two Canada 150 chairs and became host to Can-

here as we develop new learning opportunities, enhance student support and services, expand our facilities, strengthen our research infrastructure, and forge new partnerships,”

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“ IMMEDIATE FULL TIME PERMANENT JOB OPENING FOR PUNJABI OR HINDI SPEAKING CAREGIVER TO LOOK AFTER A SINGLE OLDER PUNJABI LADY LIVING IN VANCOUVER .EXCELLENT SALARY,WITH FREE (RENT) BOARDING AND LODGING(FOOD).APPLICANT MUST HAVE STRONG WORK ETHICS,KNOW HOW TO PREPARE PUNJABI AND INDIAN FOOD,TAKE CARE OF THE HOUSE,BE SOCIAL AND OUTGOING . PLEASE CALL JARNAL Dial (6.00 PM-8.00PM) @1 (604) 505-7004RAKSHA (11.00AM-4.00 PM @1 (604) 874-5445 Or ASHOK (10.00AM-8.00PM) @ 14037600442 JAN 11

Construction Low Voltage Technician Required Uniconnect Networks Inc. (Corporate Office Address: Unit 720 West Broadway Vancouver BC V5Z 1K5 ) is looking 3 individuals for the position of “Low Voltage Technician/ Engineer “on permanent and full time equivalent. The person should be able to perform the following job duties and responsibilitiesCircuit diagrams and electrical code specifications, read and interpret drawings to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations. • Pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors.

• Install brackets and hangers and equipment rack, • Install, replace or repair phone and data wires, surveillance cameras, alarm system CATV, Audio Video, network switches and router wifi access points, Home Automaton Equipment • Join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits.

• Test completion of data wires using test equipment.

• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in network and electronic systems and remove / replace faulty parts.

• Connect electrical Low voltage power to sound and visual communication equipment, signalling devices Employment requirements: • Completion of secondary school is required.

• Completion of a apprenticeship program or Completion of some trade diploma or certificate with 2 – 3 years of experience is required. Language Requirements: • Functional to moderate English language is required.

• Should be able to understand all work-related tasks and tools in English language.

Salary: $ 18.00 to $22.00/per hour (Negotiable depending upon experience and work knowledge) Work Location: Lower Mainland Vancouver. How to Apply By Mail: Unit 720, 999 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1K5, By Email jobs@ucni.ca

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670372 BC ltd DBA ESSO gas station is urgently looking for a fulltime/ permanent bookkeeper.

Duties include: To maintain client accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems. Maintain general ledgers and prepare final financial statements. Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, tax and other bills.

Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms. Prepare tax returns, accounting, financial and other reports.

Number of position(s): 1 (one)Education: Minimum high school is required. Courses in accounting or bookkeeping are preferred. Experience: Minimum two years of experience is required. Language at work: English (oral and written)Hours: 40 per week. Salary $24 per hour + 4% vacation paid every two weeks.

Work location: 160 Tapton Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X1W0 We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and persons with disability to apply. Please email your resume: essoprinceton@gmail.com.

0765399 BC Ltd. DBA River Road Chevron located at 10240 River Road, Delta urgently requires one (1) Permanent & Full Time Bookkeeper.

Wages : $24/hour (Minimum 40 hrs/week).

Language at work: English. Duties: To maintain client accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems*Maintain general ledgers and prepare final financial statements*Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, tax and other bills. Complete and submit tax remittance form, workers’ compensation forms*Prepare tax returns, accounting, financial and other reports.

Education Requirements: Completion of High School is required. Experience Requirement: At least 2 years of experience in the field OR completion of college program in accounting, bookkeeping/ related field OR Completion of two year recognized professional accounting program We Welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply How to apply: Email: Chevrondeltajobs@ gmail.com K& C Farms Ltd located at 2682 InterProvincial Hwy, Abbotsford BC is urgently looking for 1 full time/permanent farm supervisors to join operations immediately. Duties involve: Direct, Supervise and coordinate the farm worker’s activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, and grading. Schedule Maintenance and services of farm equipment, Inspect fields to determine maturity dates of crops Arrange and schedule pickup for seeds and harvested crop Assign duties to the laborers and maintain timesheet Maintain production equipment, material and other farm records Train and assist the general farmworkers Experience:Minimum of one year of work experience is required. Salary: $19/Hourly (minimum 40 hours per week) Job Type: FullTime, Permanent Start Date of Employment: As soon as possible Minimum Education:

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ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID High School Knowledge of Basic English is required Positions Available: 1 We welcome Indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and people with disabilities to apply. Please Email your resumes to kcfarmltd@gmail.com Total Fleet Solutions Inc. Inc located at Unit 200, 12992 76 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6 is looking for 2 Full time- Permanent Diesel Mechanics. The details are given below: Position: Diesel Mechanic Positions Available: 2 Compensation: $32.00/Hour + 4% vacation pay (paid every 2 weeks) Hours of operation: 40 hours/week Job Type: Permanent/ Full Time Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Language required: English (oral and written) Location of work: Mobile (within lower mainland) Job duties and responsibilities: Check trucks and other equipment for proper performance and to detect faults and malfuncttions Adjust equipment and repair or replace d defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools. Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications.

Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery Skill Requirements: Completion of secondary school and training courses or vocational program and minimum 2 years of work experience is required We welcome Indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply.

How to apply: If you are interested in the job posted, kindly email your resume to totalfleetsolutioninc@ gmail.com Urban Era Builders & Developers Ltd is currently hiring. They are looking for Four Permanent/ full-time Carpenters to join their team as soon as possible.

Position: Carpenter Vacancies: Four Salary: $ $28/hour (Overtime after 40 hours per week) Remuneration: 4% vacation pay Hours: 8 hours per day – minimum 40 hours per week Anticipated start date: As soon as possible Language requirements: English (Oral and written) Education Required: Completion of High school is required. Experience Required: At least 2 years of experience in the trade OR 3 to 4-year apprenticeship program in carpentry Job duties and responsibilities:Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, Determine specifications and calculate requirements; Prepare layouts according to building codes, using measuring tools; Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials; Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring, erect walls and roof systems; Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware; Maintain, repair and

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Work Location: various construction sites throughout lower mainland Business address: Unit#110-6086 Russ baker Way, Richmond, BC. V7B 1B4 To apply, email your resume at jobsurbanera@gmail.com We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply.

Urban Era Builders & Developers Ltd is currently hiring. They are looking for three Permanent/ full-time Painters to join their team as soon as possible.

Position: Painter Vacancies: Three Salary: $25/hour (Overtime after 40 hours per week) Remuneration: 4% vacation pay Hours: 8 hours per day – minimum 40 hours per week Anticipated start date: As soon as possible Language requirements: English (Oral and written) Job Requirements: Education: Completion of Secondary school Experience: Minimum of 2 years related experience is required Job duties and responsibilities: 1. Read and interpret the specifications to estimate material requirements 2. Preparation and cleaning of surfaces using various methods like scraping, sanding, sandblasting, hydro-blasting and steam-cleaning 3. Remove old wallpapers and loose paint, repair cracks and holes in walls, and apply the sealer 4. Mixing and thinning the paint to obtain the desired color and texture 5. Apply the paints and other material such as enamel, oil, fiberglass, metal coating, fire retardant etc. using brushes, rollers and other equipment 6. Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls Work Location: various construction sites throughout lower mainland Business address: U Unit#110-6086 Russ baker Way, Richmond, B BC. V7B 1B4 To apply, email your resume at jobsurbanera@gmail.com We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply.

JK AGRO INDUSTRIES INC i looking l ki INC. is for Permanent, Full time Farm Workers. The details are given below: Position: Farm Worker Positions Available: 26 Wages: $13.85/Hour, 40 Hours per week Job Type: Permanent/ Full Time Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible Location: 88 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford BC V2T5W9 Job duties and Responsibilities: Duties involve year around cleaning maintenance of plants, planting new saplings, fertilize plants, clean, use farm equipment, irrigate, check water pipes, pruning , harvest crops, examine produce for quality and prepare for market, etc. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, standing for extended periods, bend-

ing, and kneeling.

Work Site Environment: Outdoors, Wet/damp, Dusty, rain/ shine, hot/cold. No education or experience required, will train. We welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply Please Email your resume to jobsatjkagro@gmail.com JK AGRO INDUSTRIES INC INC. is looking for Permanent, Full time Farm Supervisor. The details are given below: P Position: Farm Supervisor Positions Available: 5 Wage: $19/Hour, 40 hours per week Job Type: Permanent/ Full Time, year-round work Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible Language required: English (Oral and written) Location: 88 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford BC V2T5W9 Job duties and Responsibilities: Co- ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.

Supervise and oversee growing and other crop related operations and train farm workers.

Supervise harvest operations.• Develop work schedules and establish procedures. Ensure farm safety procedures are followed. Maintain quality control and production records. May perform general farm duties when required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Heavy lifting required. Ability to work long hours, early mornings and weekends as required. Ability to work outdoors in ALL weather conditions.

Skill Requirements: Completion of Secondary school is required.

Minimum 1 year of related experience is required We welcome Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply How to apply: Email your resume to jobsatjkagro@ gmail.com P & A Transport located at 2824 Crossley Drive, Abbotsford, BC is looking for Two Long Haul Truck Drivers to join their team.

Job Type: Full Time/ Permanent Vacancies: 2 Salary: $25.50/ Hour + 4% vacation pay (paid biweekly) Start date: As soon as possible Location of work: Throughout Canada DUT TIES: Plan trip logistics and obtain required d documentation to transport goods; Pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories; Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption; May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy; Able to perform emergency roadside repairs; Willing to travel across border, travel for extended periods, travel overnight; Communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using two-way radio, cellular telephone. REQUIREMENTS: Completion of Secondary School Education; Equivalent to Class 1 drivers License and air brake certificate is required. We will provide on job training.

We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and people with disability to apply. HOW TO APPLY: ptransport39@ gmail.com

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Prince Harry and Meghan: Duchess returns to Canada as Queen seeks solution London (BBC): The Duchess of Sussex has returned to Canada to join her son amid discussions over the future role for her and Prince Harry in the Royal Family.

Meghan and Prince Harry had been in Canada over Christmas with baby Archie.

It comes as the Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge asked staff to find a workable solution after the couple announced they will step back as senior royals.

The Royal Family was said to be “hurt” at the couple’s statement.

Palace sources have told BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond that Prince Harry and Meghan did not consult any other royal about making their personal statement.

In their announcement on Wednesday evening, Prince Harry and Meghan revealed they intend “to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family, and work to become financially independent”.

They plan to split their time between the UK and North America, while “continuing to honour our duty to the Queen, the Common-

wealth, and our patronages”.

The decision came “after many months of reflection and internal discussions”, they added.

On Thursday, BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said the Queen had been in touch with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge.

They all directed senior staff to work with the Sussex household and government to find a solution within days.

It was later confirmed to the BBC that Meghan had left for Canada, said BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond.

Our correspondent said Buckingham Palace was

“blindsided” by the couple’s statement.

There had been talks within the Royal Family about the Sussexes’ future - but they were at an early stage, he said.

In a statement on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace said: “We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through.”

Despite the couple’s decision, Harry will remain sixth in line to the throne.

Last October, Prince Harry and Meghan publicly revealed their struggles under the media spotlight.

After returning in the UK after their six-week break in Canada on Tuesday, Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, visited Canada’s High Commission in London to thank the country for hosting them and said the warmth and hospitality they had received was “unbelievable”.

Former actress Meghan, who is American, lived and worked in Toronto during her time starring in the popular US drama Suits, and she has several Canadian friends.

The pair were already preparing to launch their own Sussex Royal charity, which they set up after splitting from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s foundation in June last year.

The Sussexes’ new charity is expected to be global, linked to Africa and the US, rather than domestic - and will have a commitment to female empowerment.

It was revealed in December the couple had made an application to trademark their Sussex Royal brand across a string of items including books, calendars, clothing, charitable fundraising, education and social care services.

Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry, issued a statement saying that, as its patron, he has been a “passionate advocate” for its work, adding: “We know that support will continue.”

In stepping back as senior royals, Harry and Meghan have announced they will no longer receive funding from the Sovereign Grant.

The Sovereign Grant is public money - £82m in 2018-19 - which pays for the cost of official royal duties, in exchange for the surrender by the Queen of the revenue from the Crown Estate.

The couple said the Sovereign Grant paid for 5% of their official office from 2019, with the remaining 95% being funded by Prince Charles through his income from the Duchy of Cornwall.

The couple are classified as “internationally protected people”, which means they must have armed security provided by the Metropolitan Police.

They will retain Frogmore cottage, the Grade-2 listed property in Windsor that cost taxpayers £2.4m to renovate, as their official residence so they have a “place to call home” in the UK.

Gunfire between two vehicles in Surrey AT about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Surrey RCMP received reports of gunfire between two vehicles in the area of 96th Avenue and 148th Street.

The two vehicles were described as a white Ford Expedition type and a white Lexus or Infinity type vehicle.

They were travelling at a high rate of speed and where last seen going north on 148th Street.

Members of the Surrey RCMP attended to the area and located several shell casings.

No reports of injuries or damage to property have been reported. The intersection was closed for a period of time but has been re-opened.

Investigators with the Surrey RCMP General Investigation Unit are currently on scene continuing with the investigation and will be in the area for unknown period of time.

Surrey RCMP are asking that if anyone was driving in the area and could have dash camera footage of the incident or the vehicles involved to call 604-599-0502.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or, if they wish to make an anonymous report, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www. solvecrime.ca.

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Phantom vehicles are becoming extinct * A dashboard that stays dark to alert the driver to turn on the lights.

This standard is going to apply to all new vehicles.Drivers of all current vehicles that do not have this technology will need to be extra vigilant about adhering to the laws and regulations around low-visibility lighting.

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BY DOMINIQUE MCCRIMMON (Paralegal), CEDRIC HUGHES (Lawyer) Ed., Road Rules AS November quickly approaches, most of us are reminded of that time of year when we arrive to work in utter darkness and we leave work at the end of the day also in utter darkness. These coming months may be a bit sleepier, but they also tend to be more dangerous. With more hours of the day passing with little to no natural light, drivers have reduced visibility while on the roads. Add to that the most rainy and foggy season of the year, and the rise in accident-related injuries are no surprise.

Phantom Vehicles Reduced visibility while driving during this season can be helped, however.The first step in road safety while driving in the dark or in bad weather is knowing your vehicle. The newest vehicles are of course equipped with a wider array of technology to enable drivers to see their best in any condition. Some of the older vehicles may not have as many features, or their features may even be confusing. For instance, some vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dashboards will light up at night, misleading the driver into thinking that their headlights are on when they are not.

Make no mistake, it is illegal to drive in all Canadian jurisdictions without headlights on during low visibility conditions such as darkness, rain, or fog. Being tricked into thinking that your lights are on because of a misleading dashboard will not get you out of a ticket. In fact, according to the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, driving â&#x20AC;&#x153;without a lighted lampâ&#x20AC;? will cost you $70.

Any vehicle without headlights on during low-visibility times are known as phantom vehicles and will be ticketed. Furthermore, if you are operating your high-beam lights and forget to turn them down, that will also cost $70. And finally, for improper brake performance, you will be ticketed $120 per ineffective brake light.

New Standards In an effort to make the roads safer and to mitigate the dashboard light-up confusion, new legislation has been passed. As of September 2021, the Canadian Vehicle Lighting Regulation will require that all new vehicles sold in Canada have one of the following: * Tail lights that come on automatically with daytime running lights; * Headlights, tail lights, and side marker lights that turn on automatically in the dark; or

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Transport Canada has a helpful chart on their site which explains all of the standard light symbols so that you can know exactly what setting you are using and when to use it. Additionally, in the interim until this legislation takes effect, Transport Canada is partnering with the Canadian Automobile Association to renew their â&#x20AC;&#x153;See and be seenâ&#x20AC;? campaign that reminds motorists how to use their lights confidently.

So now that you have reacquainted yourself with your vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighting features after reading this article, help others become

more aware. If you pass a driver who has their lights off in low-visibility conditions, try flashing your high-beam lights at them like we discussed in Decoding Vehicle-to-

Vehicle Communication. This will serve as a friendly reminder that their lights are not on, and that they need to be.

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