Indo-Canadian Voice Main - July 16 2022

EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY • RESULTS

HUGHES & COMPANY LAW CORPORATION • CONVEYANCING • REAL ESTATE • WILL & ESTATES • PERSONAL INJURY • CORPORATE • GENERAL LITIGATION

604.602.1828 Email: Cedric_hughes@hughesco.com www.voiceonline.com

JULY - 16 - 2022 | VOLUME 30 | NUMBER 29

505-777 W.BROADWAY, VANCOUVER SURREY OFF.: 7164, 120 ST, SURREY (BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE)

CEDRIC HUGHES LAWYER www.hughesco.com

Videosnatch. (For videos of the vehicle on fire, visit our website voiceonline.com)

Ripudaman Singh Malik shot dead in Surrey

Surrey RCMP at 8200-block of 128 Street where Malik was shot dead.

VANCOUVER businessman Ripudaman Singh Malik, 75, who had been acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombing case in 2005, was shot dead in Surrey on Thursday morning.

Sources tell The VOICE that Malik may have been targeted because he reportedly wrote a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his “deep heartfelt gratitude” for the unprecedented positive steps taken by his government for the Sikh community, as reported by the Hindustan Times newspaper of India on January 18.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) that was

called in by Surrey RCMP issued a statement just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, identifying the victim as Malik and asking the public to help further its investigation into the homicide.

It said that at 9:26 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a shooting at 8236 128 Street. First responders attended the location and found the male victim had sustained fatal injuries.

IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and are working closely in partnership with Surrey RCMP, BC Coroner’s Service and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

ARE YOU IN DEBT? WE CAN HELP... % educe your debt by more than 50% % ! s % debts/Student Loans % t debts Avineet S. Kalsey % Tax/GST Debts Arvinder S. Kalsey

Business Solutions & credit counselling services

www.bscc.ca

604-951-8984

#205-12033-92A Ave., Surrey #1A-2497 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford

Over 20 Years Experience Late Evenings & Weekend Appointments Available First Consultation is F & Confidential

Ripudaman Singh Malik.

A burned vehicle was located nearby in the area of 82 Avenue and 122A Street in Surrey, which is being held by investigators and is believed to be associated with the homicide.

“We are aware of Mr. Malik’s background, though at this time we are still working to determine the motive. We can confirm that the shooting appears to be targeted and there is not believed to be any further risk to the public,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti.

“Having occurred in a residential area, we are confident that witnesses exist that could help us further this investigation. We urge them to come

The suspect vehicle was set on fire at 122A St. and 82 Ave.

forward immediately and without delay.”

IHIT is asking that any witnesses or anyone traveling in the area of 122 Street and 82 Avenue between 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. with dash cameras or anyone who has any information regarding the homicide of Malik to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Earlier in the day, Surrey RCMP said police were looking for a second vehicle that may have been used as a getaway vehicle.

Malik’s business Papillon Eastern Imports Ltd is located at 8236 128A

SUPER VISA WITH SUPER BENEFITS PLAN IN INDUSTRY

IFE I NSURANCE I S I NSURANCE

I NSURANCE Ensuring Your Life Ensuring Your Trust

Sandeep Ahuja CHS

604-996-6862 #301-8128-128th St., Surrey " www.PUNJABINSURANCE.ca

Street. A witness told the media that he heard three shots. He said he pulled Malik from his vehicle as he bled from a single neck wound.

IHIT spokesperson Sgt. David Lee told the media on Friday morning that Malik was “shot several times,” but did not elaborate.

He also stressed that investigators were “following the evidence” and “won’t speculate as to motive.”

Lee said that the suspects arrived in a white Honda CRV at the shooting scene at around 7 a.m. and waited for Malik to arrive. Police obtained

CONTINUED ON 2

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

2

The Indo-Canadian

VOICE

Malik promised to work with Indian government for redressal of pending issues: Hindustan Times report CONTINUED FROM 1 surveillance video showing the vehicle that was later found torched.

EDITOR

Rattan Mall AD DESIGNER

Mohammed Ahmed LAYOUT

Vaibhav Arora ADVERTISING SALES

Rakesh Gupta Mandeep Sanjeev Katyal Ashu Sareen Shashi Madan Vaibhav Arora PHOTOGRAPHY

Kulbir Mahi, Jay Sharma Sukhwant Singh Dhillon PUBLISHED BY

Indo-Canadian Voice Communications Ltd. Members of :

NATIONAL ETHNIC PRESS AND MEDIA COUNCIL OF CANADA

Publication Mail Agreement No. 40013658 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Circulation Dept.

#102-9360 120th St, Surrey, BC V3V 4B9 All advertising in The Indo-Canadian Voice is subject to the publishers' approval and the advertiser agrees to indemnify the publishers against claims arising from publication of any advertisement submitted by the advertiser.

#102-9360 120th Street, Surrey, BC V3V 4B9 Ph: 604.502.6100 Fax: 604.501.6111

www.voiceonline.com For Sales Enquiries: Sales@voiceonline.com Designing Department: ads@voiceonline.com Real Estate Department: realty@voiceonline.com Editorial Department: newsdesk@voiceonline.com

MALIK’S son Jaspreet Singh Malik wrote on his Facebook Page: “My father, Ripudaman Singh Malik (19472022) dedicated his life to promoting Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings including those of love, honesty and Sarbat Da Bhalla (the betterment of all humanity).

“He came to Canada in 1972, and in 1986 founded the Khalsa Credit Union and Khalsa School, which is now the largest private school in BC. “The media will always refer to him as someone charged with the Air India bombing. He was wrongly charged and the Court concluded there was no evidence against him.

The media and RCMP never seemed to accept the Court’s decision and I pray today’s tragedy is not related.

“My father’s commitment was to his community and his family, and his goal was to see the immigrant Sikh community thrive through education and financial security. His legacy lives on through Khalsa Credit Union and Khalsa School.

“He is survived by his wife, 5 children, 4 daughters-in-law and 8 grandchildren.”

KHALSA Schools of BC said in a post on their Facebook page: “Bhai Ripudaman Singh Malik, our school’s driving force since the very beginning in 1986, has left this world and gone back to Vaheguru.

“All of us at Khalsa School are so very proud that we were able to work under Mr. Malik’s leadership and guidance without which Khalsa School would not be possible.

“Mr. Malik’s legacy will carry forward always in Khalsa Schools of BC towards which they dedicated their

heart and soul to standing up as the institution it is today.

“As Mr. Malik would say, these buildings will stand for another hundred years and will keep educating the community’s children for generations to come. With everyone’s support, Khalsa School will continue to grow and flourish in the years ahead.”

ACCORDING to the Hindustan Times report of January 18, Malik wrote to Modi: “I am writing you this to express my deer heartfelt gratitude for the unprecedented positive steps taken by yourself to redress long-reading Sikh demands and grievances including elimination of blacklists that restricted visit to India of thousands of Sikhs living abroad, grant of passports and visas to asylees and their families, reopening of hundreds of 1984-riots closed cases leading to conviction and jail term for some, declaring 1984-riots as ‘genocide’ by then Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on the floor of the House, giving compensation or Rs. 5.00 lakh [Rs. 500,000] per family of the anti-Sikh genocide victims, opening of Sri Kartarpur Saheb Corridor facilitating pilgrims from India to visit the revered place of our first Master Guru Nanak Dev Ji.” The newspaper also reported that Malik expressed happiness on the declaration of December 26 – the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons – as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’.

“At the same time, Singh showed concerns at an “orchestrated campaign” by some misguided members of the Sikh community against the Modi government and India. This, he said, is being done at the behest of some foreign powers which are interested in destabilising India and challenge its national integrity,” the Hindustan Times wrote.

The white Honda CRV used by the suspects. IHIT is asking that any witnesses or anyone traveling in the 8200 block of 128 Street, Surrey, as well as the area of 122 Street and 82 Avenue between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. with dash cameras or who has any information regarding the homicide of Malik to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Malik promised to work with the government of India for redressal of pending issues.

The newspaper also reported that in a separate letter to the Sikh community, Malik “urged them to desist from the vicious and motivated campaign.”

“Violence in Punjab only ends up hurting the interests of the Sikh community in Punjab and throughout India and around the world. I do my daily Ardaas for world peace as I do not like seeing my community or any community suffer due to violence,” he said in the letter.

Surrey RCMP at 122A Street and 82 Avenue where a suspect vehicle was located fully engulfed in fire.

Photo by JAY SHARMA of Mahi Photo Studio

SABLOK & SABLOK Member

N O TA R I E S P U B L I C • Property Purchase & Sale • Mortgaging a Property • Last Wills • Visitor Visa Declaration • Notarizations • Affidavits & Statutory Declarations • Power of Attorney - All kinds & Countries

“Our service speaks for itself”

Sablok & Sablok, Notaries Public has over 35 years combined experience in Notarial practice. We proudly provide prompt, efficient and accurate service to our clients from the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, northern British Columbia (B.C.) and even outside the Province of B.C. Whether you are buying or selling your first or 20th home, we are there to assist you. We utilize the latest technology for making your transaction complete as smoothly as possible.

We at Sablok & Sablok welcome you to call our office with any questions you may have about purchasing property, making a Last Will, Powers of Attorney, or any other Notary related services.

604-325-9200 6108 Fraser St. (45 Ave.) Vancouver, BC V5W 3A1 Fax: 604-325-3666 • email: info@sablok.com

Tarlok Sablok Akash Sablok w w w.sablok.com OPEN SATURDAYS

MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL

MORTGAGE AT YOUR DOORSTEP • Purchase with as low as 5% Down • First Time Home Buyer • Renewal & Re�nance • Self Employed • New Immigrants • Rental & Investment Properties • Special Alt-A programs for self employed

PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE QUICK APPROVALS WITH NO HASSELS

JULY - 16 - 2022 | VOLUME 30 | NUMBER 29

WWW.VOICEONLINE.COM

604-779-1400

Email: sonali@krimsonmortgages.com

Mayor Doug McCallum’s Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project reaches a new milestone IT was a promise that Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum and his Surrey Safe Coalition ran on in the last municipal election and he stuck to it despite a barrage of slanderous and negative attacks on him by certain vested interests in the City.

And on Thursday, the �irst rapid transit project south of the Fraser River in 30 years reached a new milestone with the release of the business case and formal approval of provincial funding for the project.

McCallum said: “The City of Surrey is moving full speed ahead on Surrey-Langley SkyTrain early works, having recently launched Phase 2 of roadworks along Fraser Highway to prepare for the extension. I am thrilled to see the business case has received formal approval and that the project will be completed two years earlier than planned. New rapid transit is long overdue in Surrey. At a time when the environment and global warming are at the forefront and gas prices continue to rise, the need to get people out of their vehicles and into transit has never been greater.”

Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, said: “With the release of the business plan and con�irmation of provincial funding, we are now one step closer to bringing SkyTrain all the way to Langley. Our business plan con�irms this major project will be completed two years earlier than expected, helping to transform the way people live, work and play south of the Fraser.”

The business case estimate for the capital cost of Surrey Langley SkyTrain is $3.94 billion, including $2.4 billion for the Province’s share of the project and $1.3 billion from the federal government, with the remainder coming from local government.

Work on the project is underway,

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum (centre) and his Safe Surrey Coalition councillors (left to right) Doug Elford, Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra and Mandeep Nagra: Keeping their promise of a Surrey-Langley SkyTrain. including utility relocations and road widening. With the business case approved and funding in place, the procurement process for major construction will begin this summer.

The project will provide highquality and low-cost transportation for tens of thousands of people throughout Surrey and Langley. The project includes eight new stations and three new bus exchanges, and, once completed, the travel time from Langley City Centre to King George SkyTrain Station in Surrey will be approximately 22 minutes.

The business case estimate for the total cost of Surrey Langley SkyTrain is $4.01 billion, which includes capital costs and active transportation investments. The active transportation investments, such as biking or walking, advance the CleanBC goal of doubling the percentage of such trips by 2030.

The project will provide sustainable transportation choices, as well as opportunities for new market and affordable housing, child care and health-care centres, and other public amenities in

MORTGAGE BEST RATES - BEST SERVICE Private funds available for 1st & 2nd mortgage

Surrey and the Fraser Valley. A focus on transit-oriented development supports complete, connected and affordable communities in areas surrounding the new stations.

To further these opportunities, the Province, TransLink, the City of Surrey, the City of Langley and the Township of Langley have agreed to collaborate on policies and initiatives to increase density and establish targets for transit-oriented development.

This includes

commitments by local governments to explore and implement more ef�icient and effective approval processes for developments along the new corridor.

The development of housing and amenities for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain will also be guided by recent changes to the Transportation Act (Bill 16) that were passed during the spring 2022

CONTINUED ON 4

AMANDEEP DUGGAL SUB - MORTGAGE BROKER

604-368-2030 info@amanduggal.ca • Renewal & Refinance • First time Home Buyers • New Immigrants • Self employed • Mortgage - as low as 5% Down • Rental & Investment Properties • Commercial Mortgages • Construction Mortgages • Fast pre-approvals

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

4

CONTINUED FROM 3

Major construction is expected to begin in 2024, with Surrey Langley SkyTrain in operation in late 2028

legislative session. Bill 16 enables the Province to acquire land to build housing and community amenities that are integrated into transit stations or exchanges.

Supporting residential housing and employment growth along the Fraser Highway corridor will support transit ridership.

Surrey Langley SkyTrain will be built under a community benefits agreement designed to provide opportunities for locals, Indigenous people, women and other underrepresented groups that are interested in starting or furthering careers in construction.

The provincial contribution of $2.4 billion is based on the commitment to fund 40% of the total cost of the Mayors’ Council’s $6-billion 2022 Investment Plan. B.C.’s investment covers more than 60% of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.

Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is leading the delivery of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. TI Corp will provide the controls, practices and other oversight that are essential for this complex project.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming and Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum along with a host of municipal, provincial and federal politicians.

Photo: BC Government process of securing contracts for major Surrey Langley SkyTrain next steps works.

Surrey Langley SkyTrain will be delivered Approval of the business case and provin- through three different sub-contracts. This cial funding for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain approach will increase bid competition project will allow the Province to begin the

and enable more local companies to bid on different elements of the project.

The first contract will be for the SkyTrain guideway (substructure and superstructure), including active transportation elements. Procurement will begin with a request for qualifications in August 2022.

The second contract will be for stations construction, including active transportation elements, such as cycling and walking paths, that will integrate into the project.

Procurement for this contract is expected to begin in the fall.

The third contract will be for the electrical systems, including integration and the actual SkyTrain trackwork. Procurement for this contract is expected to begin as early as December 2022.

Major construction is expected to begin in 2024, with the Surrey Langley SkyTrain in operation in late 2028.

The business case estimate for the total cost of Surrey Langley SkyTrain is $4.01 billion, which includes $3.94 billion in capital cost, $11 million for planning and $60 million in active transportation investments along or near the Fraser Highway.

ONE-STOP FASHION Saree Dresses Plazo Legging Kurtees Imitation Jewellery Check In-Store Specials

INC.

House of Latest Fashion Ladies Suit, Sarees & Fashion Jewellery

New Shipment Arrived Huge Discount on Lots of Items

9261-120 ST, DELTA 778-394-0454

JESSIE VAID NOTARY PUBLIC • Property Purchases / Sales • Wills • Mortgages • Visitation Letters • Power of Attorneys • Statutory Declarations • Affidavits and all other Notarial Services

604.594.7505 WWW.VAIDNOTARY.COM

UNIT #100 – 11957 80TH AVE, DELTA, BC V4C 0E1 JESSIE@VAIDNOTARY.COM Fax: 604-590-8244

IMMIGRATION SERVICES, PLEASE ENQUIRE, IF REQUIRED

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

5

International Trade Minister Mary Ng participates in BC-India Business Network session

International Trade Minister Marg Ng and Indian Consul General Manish.

Photos submitted MARY Ng, federal Minister of Inter- couver. national Trade, Export Promotion, Indian Consul General Manish, Small Business and Economic board members of the BCIBN, Development, earlier this month business leaders and officials took participated in an interactive ses- part in the event on July 5. Vivek sion organized by the BC-India Savkur, Founder and President Business Network (BCIBN) in Van- Emeritus of BCIBN, welcomed Ng

and the guests.

Manish presented an overview of the state of the Indian economy, which is the fastest growing economy in the world, and of the Canada-India bilateral economic relations, and the role of British

Columbia in the bilateral trade with India.

Ng gave an overview of her visit to India last March for the 5th Ministerial Dialogue with her counterpart Piyush Goyal and the agreement to re-launch the negotiations

for India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

She also highlighted the ongoing discussion between India and Canada to complete the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA).

ICCR Chair of Indian Studies at University of Calgary

INDIAN Consul General Manish signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of Calgary on behalf of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to set up a Chair of Indian Studies at the Faculty of Arts.

Dr. William Ghali, Vice President (Research), signed the MoU on behalf of the University of Calgary. The University of Calgary is the fourth university in Canada to have an India Chair. The establishment of the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies will further deepen educational cooperation and academic exchanges between India and Canada.

Prasad Panda, Minister of Transport of Alberta, Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, Vice Provost

and Associate Vice President International of the University of Calgary, Andrea Morrow, Director International Relations of the University of Calgary, and Indian community leaders attended the MoU signing ceremony.

Last month, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Simon Fraser University (SFU) signed an MoU on the establishment of the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies at SFU funded by the ICCR. Manish signed the MoU on behalf of the ICCR while President and Vice Chancellor Joy Johnson signed on behalf of SFU.

Indian Consul General Manish (3rd from left) and Dr. William Ghali, Vice President (Research) of the University of Calgary (4th from left).

Mr. Mattoo provides high quality Legal Services in following areas:

• RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE • MORTGAGES / REFINANCE • WILLS & ESTATES • CORPORATE & BUSINESS LAW WE FIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE TICKETS !!

Advice & Referrals also offered in the areas of Criminal Law, Immigration & Family Law

604-572-6000

NEWION LOCAT

#211-7928 128th St, Surrey BC V3W 4E8 (In York Centre) Fax: 604-572-6001 • www.mattoolaw.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Amrik S. (Steve) Mattoo amrik@mattoolaw.com

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

6

#( ')!! & ' )LEUH ,QWHUQHW DQG 7HOXV 2SWLN 79 SOXV 1HWIOL[ 2IIHU *LJDE\WH ,QWHUQHW (VVHQWLDO 79 DQ\ 7KHPH 3DFNV 1HWIOL[

%RQXV DVN XV DERXW RXU %LOO &UHGLW

QO\

,QWHUQHW R

PRQWK

PRQWK

:( $/62 +$9( 63(&,$/ 352027,21$/ 2))(56 )25 60$57 +20( 6(&85,7<

!=@3 2/B/ ;=@3 A/D7<5 & " -#)& #+" $ #" )&&- # & ,$ & ' '##" )<:7;7B32 /</2/ E723 1/::7<5 <B3@</B7=</: (3FB $71BC@3 /:: 7A>:/G /:: +/7B7<5 *=713;/7: =<43@3<13 /::7<5

;=<B6

/LPLWHG WLPH RႇHU

0RUH /LQHV 0RUH 6DYLQJV :H RIIHU 7HOXV &RUSRUDWH DQG %XVLQHVV &HOOXODU SODQV DQG &XVWRPL]HG 6ROXWLRQV ZLWK %XQGOH RIIHUV

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

7

McCallum gets motion passed to protect 220 acres of farmland from industrial development Safe Surrey Coalition takes concrete steps to protect food security and farming jobs

SAFE Surrey Coalition points out that it made a promise to voters in 2018 to pause development and to only proceed with “smart development.”

“We are protecting fertile farmland from development by designating the lands in the Campbell Heights Official Community Plan as agricultural,” SSC said on Tuesday.

“I have also directed the City of Surrey to work with the Province to move towards bringing these lands into the Agriculture Land Reserve and directed staff to conduct an assessment of all agricultural food producing land in Surrey with a view to protecting these lands for the purpose of addressing future food security requirements,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum.

“Protecting these 220 acres of farmlands from development is an important step towards climate change mitigation and to ensure that our future generations have a reliable source of locally grown produce for generations to come,” he added.

We are taking concrete steps to protect our food security and farming jobs for future generations, SSC said.

DURING Monday’s regular meeting, Surrey Council unanimously passed a motion from McCallum directing staff to assess all of the City’s agricultural land with preservation in mind for future food security purposes.

McCallum’s motion also proposed that 220-acres of high-value farmland located at 192 Street and 36 Avenue be designated as agricultural as part of the Official Community Plan review to take place next year and to work with the federal and provincial governments to move towards bringing these lands into the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“Protecting high-yield agricultural land is fundamental to ensuring future food security in the region and the province. In particular, the City hopes to see the 220 acres of exceptionally fertile land in South Surrey be preserved and added to the Agricultural Land Reserve,” said McCallum.

“We will work with the federal government and the provincial government to let them know our intent and that we feel our citizens want to see this land protected.”

McCallum’s approved motion states that the 220 acres of farmland located at 192 Street and 36 Avenue currently zoned Agricultural (A-1) is to be designated as agricultural as

Woman allegedly stabs man to death in Yaletown

VANCOUVER Police are investigating the city’s eighth homicide of 2022, after a man was stabbed in Yaletown Monday morning.

A bystander called 9-1-1 around 8:30 a.m. on July 11 to report a man had been stabbed near Smithe and Homer streets.

When VPD officers arrived moments later, they discovered a 29-year-old victim suffering grave injuries. The man was taken to hospital, but he died a short time later.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested nearby and is currently in custody.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators is asked to call the Vancouver Police Homicide Unit at 604-717-2500.

Would-be victim was the alleged thief

VANCOUVER Police Deputy Chief Howard Chow tweeted on Wednesday: “Man calls police to report he was robbed by 3 suspects who had an axe and bear spray.”

He added: “During our investigation, we quickly learned that our would-be victim stole these same items from someone else earlier.”

of all agricultural, food-producing land in Surrey with a view to protecting these lands

for the purpose of addressing future food security requirements.

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD LAWYER

RISHI LAW CORPORATION IMMIGRATION LAW REAL ESTATE

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum part of the Official Community Plan review process taking place in 2023; that the City is to work with the federal and provincial governments to move towards bringing these lands into the Agriculture Land Reserve; and directs staff to conduct an assessment

Immigration Appeals Refugee Claims Spousal Sponsorship Parents Sponsorship Super Visa Citizenship P.R. Cards

Property Purchase/Sales Mortgage/Line of Credit Probate

NOTARY SERVICES Power of Attorney Invitation Letters Notarizations

Services offered in Punjabi Hindi & English

DIVORCES VANCOUVER 6625 Fraser Street

NARINDER RISHI Barrister, Solicitor & Notary Public

604-322-5515 Email: nkrishi@yahoo.com

TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

SURREY #233- 8138 - 128 Street

604-505-6454 (By appointments only)

NOW OPENED IN CLOVERDALE !!

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat: 11 AM - 5 PM Sun: CLOSED

essem textiles

5625 176 Street, Cloverdale, BC Ph.: 604-575-0071

CO.

Essem Textiles is a modern boutique fabric store that carries a range of fashion fabrics, quilting cottons and notions. We are located on the historic downtown Cloverdale strip. We carry fabrics at a ordable prices such as cotton, knits, sequins, lace, satin, brocade, georgette, chi on, net, velvet, men's suiting & more - come and see for youself! We can't wait to help you get started on your next project.

Fashion Fabrics Suit Fabrics Quilting Cottons Sewing Notions Sewing Patterns Trims & Clothing

Please call us for more info:

Simina : 604-575-0071 Email: simina@essemtextiles.com

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

8

Surrey RCMP warn imitation weapons can pose a real risk

SURREY RCMP are reminding the public to be cognizant of carrying, possessing and using imitation firearms like BB guns, pellet guns and airsoft after some recent calls for service.

Two recent files that came in to B Watch frontline officers demonstrate the potential dangers of imitation firearms.

On June 23, at approximately 6 p.m., frontline officers were dispatched to a Priority 1 call following a report of a youth brandishing a handgun and threatening another youth inside a busy shopping mall.

Officers responded after members of the public and security guards reported seeing the weapon.

Police located the suspect and observed a silver revolver-type firearm that appeared to be loaded. Upon closer inspection the realistic looking firearm, cylinder and cartridges turned out to be an imitation firearm.

Later that evening, a report came in of a road rage incident where a male had pulled down his car window and pointed a gun at another driver. Police immediately started patrols to attempt to locate the suspect.

The suspect driver was located and a traffic stop was initiated by officers. A search of the vehicle located an imitation Glock BB gun within the vehicle.

Both investigations remain ongoing, and charges have not

A real gun (top) and the imitation one (bottom). Can you tell the difference?

Photo: Surrey RCMP as the regulations that govern yet been laid.

“Calls that involve weapons safe storage, display and transprompt a heightened police portation. response for both public and Less powerful air guns are not officer safety,” said Inspector deemed to be firearms for liNeil Kennedy, B Watch Duty censing and registration purOfficer. “Imitation firearms can poses under the Firearms Act. pose significant problems as it However, they are considered can be difficult for the public to be firearms under the Crimiand police officers to distin- nal Code if they are used in a guish the difference between criminal or negligent manner. real and imitation until proven Police advise that imitation firearms should only be used otherwise.”

Police note that high powered at designated areas, gun rangair guns are considered fire- es, or on private land. They arms and are, therefore, sub- should also be kept out of sight ject to the same license and and locked in a secure case registration requirements as a to prevent misunderstandings, conventional firearm, as well accidents or thefts.

Liberals in the lead

A poll released this week by Léger for The Canadian Press shows 32 per cent of respondents support the Liberals as compared to 28 per cent who back the Conservatives. The NDP have 21 per cent support.

The Bloc Québécois have 33 per cent support in Quebec (and seven per cent nationally). The Peoples Party of Canada was at five per cent. The Green Party of Canada had four per cent support.

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

9

ƽħœűDZƽƷ ƸƼħœűDZƸƹƼ

ƹħœűDZƺƷ

9DOXHG DW

$2.4 MILLION

Ƽ

Ƹ

±œƁ ĊœƁńĐ ïńŵœ ƚıŋ DZƸƷƷljƷƷƷ LQ FDVK œű œŋĔ œħ żĮĔŵĔ ïŊïƩıŋĨ ŮűıƩĔŵǍ Chevrolet Vehicles

Hot Tub Package

Ƹ

Ƹ

$50,000 Furniture Gift Card

Ƹ

Recreational Vehicle

ƹ

Motorcycle

HURRY! The second JULY BONUS CASH DRAW is happening soon! $

ƹ $ « n 2,500 Electric Bikes

2022 JULY BONUS CASH DRAW 2 DEADLINES

Phone, Online, Fax, Cheques and Money Order at 9pm: July 18 On-site, by PNE Grounds Closing and Mall Closing: July 20 Bonus Draw winners are re-entered for ALL remaining draws!

GET YOUR LUCKY TICKET NOW!

pneprizehome.ca 604-678-4663 • 1-877-946-4663

For rules of play, visit pneprizehome.ca Prizes may not be exactly as illustrated.

&KDQFHV DUH LQ WRWDO WLFNHWV IRU VDOH WR ZLQ D JUDQG SUL]H 3UREOHP *DPEOLQJ +HOS /LQH ZZZ EFUHVSRQVLEOHJDPEOLQJ FD

.QRZ \RXU OLPLW SOD\ ZLWKLQ LW

PNEPRIZEHOME

%& *DPLQJ (YHQW /LFHQFH

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

10

B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization plan: Boosters this fall

PEOPLE in B.C. can look ahead to their next COVID-19 vaccine dose with the Province announcing on Friday a fall booster program as the next step in its COVID-19 immunization plan.

The Province says its COVID-19 vaccination strategy has helped keep people protected from the severe illness associated with getting this virus. With the fall and winter respiratory illness season approaching, the Province is offering a booster dose to protect people 12 years and older and provide them with sustained protection over these difficult months when respiratory infections increase.

The Province first rolled out a booster program in October 2021. Since then, many British Columbians have received their booster dose, but approximately 1.3 million individuals still need to do so. Public health advises that everyone should get their first booster dose as soon as possible to strengthen and extend their protection.

Since April 2022, a second booster dose

has been recommended and available to people living in long-term care facilities, people over 70, Indigenous people over 55, and those of all ages who are immunosuppressed, to ensure this group maintains a high level of protection against poor outcomes from COVID-19.

The most recent recommendation from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is that people at increased risk of severe illness and those 65 years and older should receive a booster in the fall.

For all other individuals between 12 and 64, NACI and the Province also encourage a fall booster. NACI also recommends that all fall booster shots should be done six months or more since the last one.

Health Canada and NACI have started evaluating new versions of the COVID-19 vaccines that have been adapted to the Omicron variant. The Province expects these vaccines to be available to people in B.C. in the fall.

Although the number of cases has recently gone down due to high levels of vaccina-

tions, COVID-19 is still circulating in all communities in B.C. Public health is keeping a close eye on how the virus behaves to continue to provide the best advice possible to protect British Columbians, B.C.’s healthcare system and communities. This is why a fall booster is recommended.

Although people are advised to wait until the fall to receive their booster, those under 70 who got their last shot six months or more

CALL TODAY Start Work Tomorrow!

778 995 9100 778 710 9800 Work available in the Greater Vancouver area. Temporary to permanent positions depending on experience.

GENERAL LABOURER PRODUCTION WORKER FORKLIFT OPERATOR SHIPPER & RECEIVER

S

GREENHOUSE WORKERS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS MILLWRIGHT TECHNICIAN & MORE...

SWIS Recruitment & Employment Ltd. #301 14225 57 Avenue, Surrey BC Ph.: 604-514-1953, E: hiring@jobforme.ca

O FFICE H OURS : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ago and who feel they have unique or special circumstances, can make an appointment for a second booster through the call centre.

Vaccinations for children aged six months to four years are subject to Health Canada approval and are anticipated to be coming soon. Parents are strongly encouraged to register their child now online: www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca Similar to the vaccine for children five to 11, the vaccine program for children aged six months to four years will draw on a separate supply of vaccine designed for small children and will be delivered in clinics appropriate for that age group.

People who have not had their first booster are not protected enough from severe illness related to COVID-19 and are not up to date with their protection. Those who have had COVID-19 still need a booster to ensure they are protected.

COVID-19 vaccinations are available in participating pharmacies and health authority clinics throughout the province. People can make appointments through Get Vaccinated BC. Quick Facts: * As of July 6, 2022, 2,760,192 third doses have been administered in B.C. This is 59.5% of the 12+ population. * All recommended booster doses are mRNA vaccines. Those who received AstraZeneca for the first or second dose are recommended to receive Moderna or Pfizer for the booster. * Vaccine effectiveness data from early April through early May 2022, when Omicron variant activity was very high in Canada, shows that people vaccinated with a complete primary series plus one booster dose, had a risk of being hospitalized approximately five times lower compared to unvaccinated people.

BC RCMP notifies IIO BC following serious injuries to two motorcyclists in Surrey

THE BC RCMP said on Monday that they had notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Surrey where two motorcyclists suffered serious injuries.

On Saturday, July 9, at approximately 1 a.m., Surrey RCMP received a complaint of three men who had been consuming alcohol at a local business and were preparing to leave on motorcycles.

An officer responded and located two motorcycles believed to be related to the complaint travelling north on 188 Street. He performed a U-turn and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The motorcycles did not stop and the officer discontinued attempts to conduct the traffic stop.

Shortly after, a different officer came upon a scene of a collision involving what is believed to be the two motorcycles with the operators on the ground. Emergency Health Services were contacted and the two men were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

According to the IIO BC, the collision occurred in the 6400-block of Fraser Highway.

The IIO BC is now investigating the incident in an effort to determine whether police actions contributed to their injuries.

For more information about the IIO BC, visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.

The IIO is requesting any person with relevant information of the incident to contact the Witness Line toll-free at 1-855-446-8477 or via the contact form on the iiobc.ca website.

FOR MORE STORIES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE VOICEONLINE.COM

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

11

Special Sale!

www.dream-carpets.com

carpets from

1

$

98

Berber

SF

Installed from

2

28

Textured Saxony $ Installed Laminate Floor 8.3mm thick 25 years warranty Click Do It Yourself German technology

.99

Starts From

cent

.78

.78

cent

NEW HOME SPECIALISTS

Area Rug (5x8)

NOBODY KNOWS FLOORING LIKE DREAM CARPETS

68

SERVING WESTERN CANADA FOR OVER 30 YEARS

Starts From

cent

Ashok

Where The Builders Buy!

Commercial Carpet

Berber Starts From

SF

Guaranteed Low Price!

$

VANCOUVER

SURREY / DELTA

RICHMOND

815 Terminal Ave. 604-687-5888 Monday to Saturday 9:00-5:30 Sunday 11:00-5:00

8385 - 120th Street 604-572-8788 Monday to Saturday 9:00-5:30 Sunday Closed

12180 Bridgeport Rd. 604-273-7888 Monday to Saturday 9:00-5:30 Sunday 11:00-5:00

Perry

Butch

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

12

B.C. encourages parents to register children under 5 for COVID-19 vaccine

APPROXIMATELY 208,000 eligible infants and children in British Columbia between

six months and four years of age will soon be able to receive vaccine protection against

• Company or Personal Financial Statement • Business IncomeTax • Personal IncomeTax • Bookkeeping • G.S.T. / P.S.T. &T4 • Work Compensation Forms

604.325.8370 JASBIR SINGH BADH

BADH ACCOUNTING SERVICES

#1393-20800, Westminster Hwy, Richmond

COVID-19.

Following Health Canada’s approval of the Moderna vaccine, and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACI) recommendation on its use, for those aged six

3528'/< $11281&,1* 285 1' /2&$7,21 72 6(59( <28 %(77(5

81,7 72:1/,1( 52$' $%%276)25' 3+

!MAN 3ANDHU ,, " -EMBER OF ,AW 3OCIETY OF "#

Ų

"ALDEV 3 3ANDHU

Ų

f &RPPRQ $JJUDYDWHG $VVDXOWV f 6H[XDO $VVDXOWV f 0XUGHU f $OO 6HULRXV 9LROHQW 2IIHQFHV f 'UXJ 2IIHQFHV f 7KHIW )UDXG 5REEHU\ &KDUJHV

Ų

6/

"IK 3ANDHU " ! *$

- ! ,, "

-EMBER OF ,AW 3OCIETY OF "#

f 'LYRUFH $QQXOPHQWV f &XVWRG\ $FFHVV 3DUHQWLQJ &DVHV f &KLOG 6SRXVDO 6XSSRUW 0DLQWHQDQFH f 0DUULDJH DQG 6HSDUDWLRQ $JUHHPHQWV f 'LYLVLRQ RI 3URSHUW\

-EMBER OF ,AW 3OCIETY OF "#

Ų

f 5HIXJHH &DVHV

f ,PPLJUDWLRQ $SSHDOV f )HGHUDO &RXUW $SSOLFDWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ 6WD\ RI 5HPRYDO 2UGHUV f 'HWHQWLRQ 5HYLHZV f $OO ,PPLJUDWLRQ 0DWWHUV f ,Q &DQDGD 0DUULDJH &DVHV f +XPDQLWDULDQ &RPSDVVLRQDWH &DVHV f :RUNHUV 6WXGHQWV 9LVLWRUV

Ų

f &RPPHUFLDO DQG *HQHUDO &LYLO /LWLJDWLRQ

6$1'+8

/ $ : 2 ) ) , & (

% $ 5 5 , 6 7 ( 5 6 6 2 / , & , 7 2 5 6

81,7 675((7 6855(< f )$; ::: 6$1'+8/$:<(56 &20 3HUVRQDO /DZ &RUSRUDWLRQ

months to four years, regional health authorities will start offering this vaccine at clinics throughout the province on August 2.

“B.C. has the capacity and experience to deliver this COVID-19 vaccination campaign for this new age group,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, on Thursday. “Since the start of the vaccination campaign in B.C., almost 12 million doses have been administered to eligible people. I encourage parents to register their kids under the age of five, so they are invited to book an appointment, starting on August 2.”

The COVID-19 vaccine for the six-month to four-year-olds will be available in all communities through health authority child-friendly clinics.

Parents or guardians seeking vaccinations for their eligible children under the age of five can register them in the provincial Get Vaccinated system now. Once registration is complete, parents or guardians will be invited to book a vaccination at a clinic in their community when the immunization program starts in August. For children who are not yet six months of age, parents or guardians should still register their child and can expect an invitation once the child reaches six months of age.

“We know that these vaccines are safe and have helped the province weather the COVID-19 pandemic so far,” said Dr. Martin Lavoie, acting provincial health officer. “Although most children who are infected with this virus have no symptoms or mild symptoms, unfortunately we know that some can get very sick and these vaccines are key to keeping our communities healthy and safe.”

For children who have already had COVID-19, NACI recommends waiting eight weeks after the start of COVID-19 symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test, before beginning or continuing the primary series. This interval may be shortened to four weeks for children who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.

“We encourage parents to register their children under five now to get vaccinated so they can get the vaccine as soon as possible when we begin the vaccine rollout on Tuesday, Aug. 2,” said Dr. Penny Ballem, executive lead of B.C.’s COVID-19 immunization plan.

Health Canada, NACI and B.C.’s provincial health officer will continue to monitor the situation for this age group and will update guidance as needed. Currently, government is expecting these doses to be administered starting August 2, following the long weekend.

Quick Facts * Approximately 208,000 infants and children six months to four years of age are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. * The Moderna vaccine for infants and children from six months to four years old is a two-dose series, given eight weeks apart. * This Moderna vaccine is a smaller dose of the Moderna vaccine used for children, and it will be available for infants and children under the age of five. * Younger children need a smaller dose of the vaccine to get the same protection from COVID-19. * Register children through the Get Vaccinated system. * Invitations to book an appointment will be sent in August.

OPINION

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

Celebrating community organizations

the sectors of arts and culture, sports, public safety, environment, and human and social services.

This week, I was pleased to announce funding for local organizations in the RichmondQueensborough community through the Community Gaming Grant program.

Across the province, we are providing over $61 million in grants to local organizations in the health and social services sector, which includes mental health supports, services for people with disabilities, women in need, immigrant and refugee supports, and more.

In Richmond-Queensborough, Khalsa Diwan Society - New Westminster is one of these grant recipients. This organization has provided spiritual and social communion through challenging times, and I look forward to attending more of their community

BY AMAN SINGH NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough ACROSS Richmond-Queensborough, local organizations provide services that make life better for people.

From mental health and addictions support to providing points of connection within the community, we know that these services and programs make our communities stronger.

Behind each organization, there are people who give their time, skills and knowledge to the community and people within them. I am grateful for the work of these people, and their commitment to making our community a better place for everyone.

Every year, the Community Gaming Grants program distributes $140 million to non-profits throughout B.C. These organizations span

13

events.

Other organizations receiving this funding provide space for community members to connect and access services, such as East Richmond Community Association and Hamilton Community Association. Additionally, Touchstone Family Association, another grant recipient, offers supports and services to families and children.

One of the things that makes RichmondQueensborough such an incredible community to serve is the ways in which we step up to care for one another.

We all are someone or know someone who has benefitted from the services local nonprofit organizations provide. Please join me in expressing appreciation for these organizations, and the workers and volunteers that serve our community.

Projects for market housing, rental units, seniors housing, and housing for homeless in Surrey Permit wait times have been reduced from nearly 15 weeks to 8.4 weeks last year.

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum said on Wednesday: “I am thrilled to see the amount and variety of housing projects moving forward in Surrey.”

He noted: “These projects will help alleviate some of the pressing needs in our community surrounding affordable, accessible housing. As one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Council recognizes that access to a range of housing options is crucial.

Falcon’s broken promise delayed Surrey Skytrain extension by eight years: NDP

EVEN as Transportation Minister Rob Fleming announced on Thursday that the SurreyLangley Skytrain extension will be finished two years ahead of schedule, the NDP pointed out that as Transportation Minister in 2008, B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon promised to extend Expo Line service in Surrey by 2020. But he didn’t secure the federal and municipal funding to get the job done.

As Finance Minister four years later, Falcon refused to fund the project in his budget, the NDP said.

The project now underway is scheduled for completion in 2028, two years earlier than first estimated under the NDP – but eight years later than it would have opened if Falcon kept his promise, the NDP noted.

NDP MLA Jagrup Brar said: “Kevin Falcon told people in Surrey he’d get the Skytrain expansion built for them, but he chose to cut taxes for the richest 1% instead. His broken promise has kept people stuck in traffic another eight years. We’re getting it done so we can save people money and help them get home to their families faster.”

BEST RATE MORTGAGE QUICK APPROVAL & FUNDING BANK MORTGAGES PRIVATE & 2ND Call us today for a Rate Quote MORTGAGES First time Home Buyer Purchase with 5% down Purchase/Re nance/2nd Mtg

BANK TURN DOWN No worries. You’ve options.

Call us to discuss your options.

Instant approval & 5-day funding.

No income veri cation is needed.

No upfront fee.

1 to 3-years terms.

“To help expedite project completions, the City has worked hard to reduce permit wait times through the introduction of a Guaranteed Permitting Timeline Program introduced last fall.

“Since then, we have exceeded our targets, reducing permit wait times from nearly 15 weeks to 8.4 weeks.”

The developments that Council moved for-

ward include four high-rise projects ranging from 36-storeys to 43-storeys, several mid-rise buildings, a hotel being converted into housing for those who struggle with homelessness and a seven-storey seniors independent living building.

Council also gave final approvals for Surrey’s forthcoming second hospital in Cloverdale.

Trusted name in Currency Exchange Business for last 18 years in the community

NEW WAY FOREIGN EXCHANGE LTD. Send and Receive money from anywhere in India 24 HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE

NARINDER S TULI 604.760.7257, 778.700.1032 #207 7928 128 St, (York Center), Surrey

*HW \RXU 0RUWJDJH DSSURYHG IURP WKH &$1$'$·6

723 0257*$*( %52.(5

3XUFKDVH 5HQHZDO 5H¿QDQFH &RQVWUXFWLRQ )DUP 0RUWJDJHV

$POEJUJPOT "QQMZ

DURING Monday’s meeting, Surrey Council moved forward more than a dozen developments that will create over 2,200 new units in the City.

The combined estimated value of the projects is $440M and will bring new market housing, rental units, seniors housing, and housing for the homeless to Surrey.

The total value of building permits issued during the first 6 months of 2022 was $1.17B, which is a 31% increase from the same period

<HDUV 9DULDEOH &ORVHG

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT COMMERCIAL/CONSTRUCTION/LAND

*(7 &$6+ %$&.

8372

JEET SINGH Mortgage Advisor 778-320-9494 HIRING www.crownfunding.ca AGENTS 218-8028 128 STREET, SURREY

5$- *,// $03

6+$51-,7 *,// $03

4633&:

7"/$067&3

6OJU 'SBTFS 4U ! "WF 'SBTFS 4U

6RPH FRQGLWLRQV DSSO\

6OJU 4U XXX RVJDLBQQSPWBM DB

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

14

Pre-campaign period for municipal elections begins Monday

THE pre-campaign period for the 2022 General Local Elections begins Monday, July 18 and runs until September 16, Elections BC announced on Thursday.

Election advertising rules come into effect with the start of the pre-campaign period.

Election advertising rules are also in effect during the campaign period, which runs from September 17 until General Voting Day on October 15.

Elections BC administers campaign financing and advertising rules in local elections, but does not administer voting, candidate

nominations, or other aspects of the process.

Elector organizations, prospective candidates and third parties that sponsor elec-

tion advertising during the pre-campaign or campaign period must include their name and contact information on all of their ads, in addition to other requirements.

Third party election advertisers must register with Elections BC. The list of currently registered third party sponsors is available on the Elections BC website. This list is updated daily.

The Local Elections Campaign Financing Act defines what is election advertising.

During the pre-campaign period, election advertising is any public communication

that promotes or opposes, directly or indirectly, the election of a candidate or an elector organization endorsing a candidate.

During the campaign period, the definition of election advertising also includes communications that take a position on an issue associated with a candidate or elector organization.

For more information on the campaign financing and advertising rules in the 2022 General Local Elections, visit https://elections.bc.ca/localelections.

NDP-appointed BC Housing board purged by David Eby as housing failures stack up: BC Liberals FOLLOWING the firings of BC Housing’s NDP-appointed board members, Housing Minister David Eby continues to hide from his government’s ongoing failures to improve

housing affordability, which has been a resounding failure under his leadership, the BC Liberals said this week.

“In 2017, the NDP promised to build 114,000

EVENTS South Asian Adults and Seniors programs * Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of BC invites South Asian adults and senior members to attend in person webinar presentation by iCON UBC on Sunday, July 17 by Harlene Chohan, Clinical Pharmacist with Fraser Health Authority, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Temple at 8321 140 Street, Surrey. Tea and light snacks will be served. * Yoga classes in person at Shanti Niketan Hall of Lakshmi Narayan Temple at 8321 140 Street, Surrey, conducted by Ashwini Bansal, yoga instructor, on Monday, July 18 and Thursday, July 21 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on both days. This is only for participants who have been double vaccinated for COVID-19. They should bring facemask and a yoga mat and maintain social distancing.

Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, at 604-507-9945 for registration and further information.

Indian Summer Festival Dates: July 7-17, 2022 Venue: Granville Island & Chan Center for

the Performing Arts Website: https://indiansummerfest.ca/isfevents/ Fiji Festival This festival was established in 1999 and encourages all communities to come together and celebrate the day with free admission. This targets all families ranging from children to seniors. It also features local dignitaries who participate in the traditional Fijian ceremonies that take place such as the yagona ceremonies, Polynesian dancers, Melanesian dancers, meke dancers, Hawaiian dancers, bhangra dancers and other ethnic dancers. It also has folk songs, classical Indian songs, live bands and a fashion show. Fiji Festival has been held at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby with approximately 5,000 people participating in the event throughout the day.

This year’s festival will take place at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, on July 16. Unfortunately, the producer and director of the Jai Fiji T.V. program, Vincent Prakash, passed away on December 17, 2020. His wife Vina Prakash and two daughters along with their families decided to hold this event in his memory.

units of affordable housing and make life more affordable for British Columbians. Five years later, life is more expensive than ever, housing prices have skyrocketed, and David Eby has managed to build just six per cent of his housing goal,” said BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon.

“It’s clear that quietly firing BC Housing board members, that the NDP appointed, on a Friday night was David Eby’s attempt to avoid bringing attention to his latest disaster. His failure in leadership has resulted in the single worst decline in housing affordability in a generation. British Columbians must now pay the price for the latest example of NDP incompetence.”

A recently published Ernst & Young report found that while working on Eby and the NDP’s housing programs, BC Housing did not establish program outcomes, they failed to properly account for rising construction costs in its finances putting future projects at risk, and they also failed to establish the resources, skills and jurisdictional knowledge required to successfully deliver programs. The report also found contracts were awarded without identifiable criteria, developers lost confidence and withdrew from the HousingHub loan program, and BC Housing’s reputation within the sector was damaged because it couldn’t effectively oversee its $2 billion funding expansion. In short, the organization and its board failed to provide the most basic management oversight and competence.

Meanwhile, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) states that B.C. will need to build 570,000 additional homes by

2030 to deliver any sort of affordability to the housing market — far more than the NDP’s promise of 114,000 housing units, of which only 7,219 have been opened since 2017.

Meanwhile, a National Bank report says it now takes 38 years to save for a down payment on a home in Vancouver under the NDP. “Mass firings of NDP appointees can’t excuse David Eby’s failure on the housing crisis. With 75 per cent of people in our province having given up hope of ever owning a home in B.C., it’s clear that a half-decade of NDP rhetoric with no follow-through has left British Columbians worse off than ever,” said MLA Mike Bernier, BC Liberal Housing Critic. “Whether it’s co-authoring disgraced studies that blame Asian homebuyers for the housing crisis or trying to find ways to somehow blame Kevin Falcon for decisions made while he was out of government, David Eby has consistently found ways to politicize the housing crisis while failing to take any responsibility for fixing it as Housing Minister.

It’s obvious that the lack of affordable housing is something David Eby would rather use for grandstanding, political theatre, and divisive rhetoric instead of actually working to fix.”

The BC Liberals said that claims in the 2015 study co-authored by Eby blaming Chinese money for the housing crisis were thoroughly repudiated last month by Associate Chief Justice Austin Cullen of the B.C. Supreme Court. Despite being pressed by Global News and Falcon, Eby has yet to apologize to the Asian community.

When Banks Say No, Talk To Us

PRIVATE LENDING STARTING AT 5.99%* provide the answer and many possibilities Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Now! 5 Year Variable HR *

4.15%

5 Year Fixed HR *

4.99%

If your mortgage is maturing this year, call to lock in BEST RATES !!

• • • •

Bad Credit - even as low as 550.

Self-Employment - Even 6 month can get.

Commercial Loans for (3.95%) Office, Retail & Industry.

No income qualification - Even retired can use equity in their home.

• Construction financing - Up to 75% of total cost • Small Business Loans available • Pay CRA debt and Consumer Proposal • Commercial Mortgages • Line of Credit

The Name You Can Trust For All Your Insurance Needs • Life Insurance • Critical Illness • Disability Insurance • Travel Insurance • Super Visa Insurance • RESP and RRSP • Retirement Planning

Quicker Mortgage

1st Mortgage - Rates From 6.79%* 2nd Mortgage - Rates From 8.79%* Go Ahead, You Can Rely On Us. For Honest & Professional Mortgage Advice Call

AMAN CHANDOK

AJAY BHUSARY

778 246 2529

778-908-1835

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE ADVISOR

6906 King George Blvd, Surrey abhusary@greatwayfinancial.ca

achandok@gmail.com

*Rates, terms and conditions depend on LTV, credit and other criteria *Broker and/lender Fee apply *Principal Balance outstanding remains the same on interest only loans in private mortgages

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

Fraser Health receives Award of Excellence

15

NEWTON DENTURE CLINIC INC. Standard/Precision Dentures, Relines, Rebases, Repairs, Softliners, Immediate Dentures, Dentures over Implants, Over dentures & Partial Dentures

Denturists are Denture Specialists

604.590.9747 #211-8334-128 ST., SURREY

FRASER Health’s Urgent Care Response Centre (UCRC) is the recipient of the 2022 Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality Improvement.

Each year, the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) awards this honour to a hospital, health authority, community-based mental health and addictions program/service, or leader in the field that demonstrates evidenceinformed and sustained quality improvements in the area of mental health and addictions.

Fraser Health is the first health authority in British Columbia to receive the award.

The UCRC staff and clinicians have been recognized for their creativity in delivering health care to meet the increasing demands of clients requiring access to mental health and substance use services; supporting those requiring service by providing accessible, timely and effective service; providing a central point of access for adults in Surrey who require support, as well as urgent care, but do not require hospitalization; and decreasing emergency department visits, acute admissions and acute bed days.

Dr. Victoria Lee, President and CEO of Fraser Health, visited clinicians and staff at the Surrey UCRC to congratulate them and present the award to Dr. Marietta Van Den Berg, lead psychiatrist for the UCRC. “It feels like recognition that we are on the right track,” said Dr. Van Den Berg.

She attributes the UCRC’s success to their “willingness to deliberately choosing change, and constantly seeking better ways to serve and produce better outcomes.”

Nathan Cullen will not seek BC NDP leadership

NATHAN Cullen, MLA for Stikine and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Immigration for B.C., on Tuesday announced on Twitter that he “will not be entering the leadership race to become the next leader of the BC NDP and Premier of British Columbia.”

Cullen thanked “all who reached out with advice, encouragement and caring,” adding, “your support & insights I value more than you can know.”

In his letter announcing his decision, he said he had spent the past week reflecting and had decided that this is not the time to run for leader of the NDP. “My kids are still young and I want to focus my attention on the needs of my family and serving the people of Stikine as MLA,” he said.

Cullen said: “Less than two weeks ago today, Premier John Horgan announced he would be stepping down as leader. I had hoped that he would take us through to the next election and had made no plans to run if he decided not to.

I am sorry to see him leave his position and the steady leadership he has brought to our province, yet happy for the time he and Ellie will now have together.

“After John announced he would be stepping down, many people I trust and admire asked me to consider throwing my hat into the ring. I felt I needed to honour these requests with the time and effort they deserve.”

Last week, Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation and MLA for Delta North, had announced that he would not be seeking the BC NDP leadership and had instead endorsed David Eby, Attorney General, for the position.

tion Free Consulta eaking” Sp i ab nj “English & Pu

Balraj (Reggie) Gill R.D. BSc. Registered Denturist

www.newtondentures.ca

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

16

CRTC asks Rogers to provide comprehensive explanation regarding national service outage

IAN Scott, Chairperson and CEO of the CRTC, said in a statement on Tuesday that the CRTC has asked Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Rogers) to respond to detailed questions and provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the national service outage millions of Canadians experienced on Friday, July 8.

This widespread network outage not only disrupted Canadians and Canadian businesses across the country, it prevented access to services such as 9-1-1 and emergency/public

alerting, as well as other critical infrastructure services, Scott noted.

The CRTC is requesting a detailed account from Rogers as to “why” and “how” this happened, as well as what measures Rogers is putting in place to prevent future outages.

Scott added: “We take the safety, security, and wellness of Canadians very seriously and we are responsible for ensuring that Canadians have access at all times to a reliable

and efficient communications system.

“This is the first step the CRTC is taking to improve network resiliency for all Canadians in response to this significant outage. Events of this magnitude paralysing portions of our country’s economy and jeopardizing the safety of Canadians are simply unacceptable.”

Scott said: “We acknowledge the actions taken by [Innovation, Science and Industry] Minister [François-Philippe] Champagne yesterday to direct the major telecommunications

companies to reach agreements on (i) emergency roaming, (ii) mutual assistance during outages, and (iii) a communication protocol to better inform the public and authorities during telecommunications emergencies.”

He added: “Once we are satisfied with Rogers’ response to our questions, we will determine what additional measures need to be taken.”

Rogers has until July 22 to provide its responses.

Adults using personal dating services being blackmailed for money

BURNABY RCMP are warning the public about the dangers of sharing personal information online, following a number of recent extortion reports.

In the last month, officers have investigated at least nine reports involving adults sharing personal information such as phone numbers and home addresses through personal dating services who were then blackmailed for money.

Three of these reports involved the fraudsters sending videos that appear to show them driving to the victim’s

Image used in blackmail attempt showing a person in a grey ski mask.

residence with AR-15 style rifles while threatening to kill the victim and their family after the victim shared their home addresses online.

The fraudsters follow up by sending the victims graphic photographs of dead bodies while continuing to demand money.

“We have seen romance scams before, but this one is unique due to the graphic and alarming videos and pictures that are sent to the victims as a scare tactic,” said Cpl. Alexa Hodgins. “We want the pub-

lic to be aware of this scam method to prevent victims from sending money out of fear.”

Police say more people than ever are going online to find friendship and relationships.

If you seek companionship online, learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Here are a few tips that may help protect you: 1. Google them * Do a reverse image search.

This is a quick and easy way

to see if their photo has been copied from the internet.

2. Do not send money * If someone you met online is asking you for money, it’s a red flag. Do not send them money.

3. Don’t be afraid to say no. * Don’t be intimidated by high-pressure communications from someone online.

If you don’t feel comfortable, say no.

4. Don’t give out personal information. * Beware of unsolicited calls where the caller asks you for

personal information, such as: – Your name – Your address – Your birthdate – Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) – Your credit card or banking information Keep in mind that you may not truly know who you are talking to.

Burnaby RCMP encourage all victims of fraud to come forward and report these incidents to the police of jurisdiction.

Indian Consul General Manish during his visit to Saskatoon inaugurated the Saskatoon Super League Cricket 2nd edition tournament organized by ICCA Saskatoon. Five teams from Saskatoon participated in the cricket tournament.

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST START TO THE REST OF HIS LIFE WITH AN

RESP

Canada’s First South-Asian Book Store

India Bookworld SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.INDIABOOKWORLD.CA

• Astrology • Bollywood • Books for Kids • Dance & Music • Cooking & Yoga • Dictionaries in Indian Languages & Novels • Books on Hinduism Sikhism & Islam • Books in Punjabi, English, Hindi, Urdu Follow us at # #117-B 12888 80th Avenue, York Center, Surrey, BC V3W 3A8

604 996 6868

604 593 5967 604 595 2923 Email: info@indiabookworld.ca

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

17

Fraser Health welcomes back 474 housekeeping services workers

PEOPLE accessing health care in the Lower Mainland benefit from more stable, consistent and supportive patient care as 474 housekeeping services workers return as Fraser Health employees.

This change comes after almost 20 years of these workers having their services contracted out to private companies.

“Bringing health-service workers back into the public system means better working conditions for them, better care for patients and a stronger health-care system for all of us,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, on Thursday. “I am proud of Fraser Health for the incredible repatriation efforts they’ve made thus far.”

Health authorities and Providence Health Care continue to repatriate workers under Bill 47, bringing an estimated 4,000 workers back into the public system.

In July 2022, a further 474 housekeeping services workers will be repatriated to 18 Fraser Health sites: * Delta Hospital * Mountain View Manor * Irene Thomas Hospice * Langley Memorial Hospital * Rosewood * Marwood * Cedar Hill * Maple Hill * Ridge Meadows Hospital * Baillie House * Surrey Memorial Hospital * CareLife Fleetwood * Czorny Alzheimer Centre * Fellburn Care Centre * Queen’s Park Care Centre * Peace Arch Hospital * Dr. Al Hogg Pavilion * Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Lodge “Bill 47 is helping bring more housekeeping services workers in-house and providing them with security and safety,” said Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care. “Our goal is to create a stronger B.C. for everyone, and that means ensuring our health-care system and health-care service workers, who provide vital care for people every day, are supported.”

To address inequality and enhance working conditions for employees in health-care facilities, government is ensuring that workers have the benefits, wages and working con-

tive agreement protections – for their own positions. I am so gratified to see that terrible injustice now be corrected.”

Dr. Victoria Lee, President and CEO, Fraser Health, added: “Our housekeeping workers are essential to providing the highest quality of care to our patients, clients and residents, and I am very pleased to welcome hundreds more back to the Fraser Health family this summer. Their work has made our health system stronger, and I know they will continue to have a positive impact in our region as Fraser Health employees for years to come.”

Meena Brisard, Secretary-Business Manager, Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU), pointed out: “Hospital housekeepers are critical to patient care and safety. Reuniting them with the health-care team recognizes their essential work and improves their lives by providing better wages and benefits, which leads to less turnover and an improved public healthcare system for all of us. What we’ve learned from these past 20 years of privatization is that contracting out disproportionately impacts women and racialized health-care workers.

We can do better, and today we are.”

Adrian Dix Photo: BC Government ditions that they deserve to be able to help patients. Evidence has shown that employees who feel secure and safe in their jobs provide higher-quality care for people, and in turn, employers can attract and retain staff at a higher and more consistent level.

Following the initial announcement on August 30, 2021, health authorities and Providence Health Care served notice under the terms of 21 commercial service contracts and began a phased approach to repatriate housekeeping and food service contracts, beginning with Island Health.

Work to bring health-care service workers back into the public system began in 2019, when the Province brought Bill 47 (Health Sector Statutes Repeal Act) into force. Bill 47 repealed the Health and Social Services Delivery Improvement Act (Bill 29) and the Health Sector Partnerships Agreement Act (Bill 94), which had facilitated contracting out in the health sector and caused significant labour impacts.

In 2020, the process was started with the North Island Hospitals, which spearheaded the move independently of Bill 47 to bring 150 contracted-out workers in-house at the Campbell River and Comox Valley hospitals.

Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, said: “All workers deserve stable employment that treats them with dignity and respect. Years ago, dedicated people who worked hard to provide quality services to support their families unfairly lost their jobs. They had to reapply – at lower wages and without previously negotiated seniority and other collec-

LOOKING FOR

YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD

MORTGAGE

NOTARY PUBLIC

I WORK FOR YOU, NOT FOR LENDERS

With over 14 years of banking and lending experience, I make your financial journey to home ownership a hassle free experience.

PRIVATE MORTGAGES We have large pool of in house funds available

MINIMUM COST

FREE ADVICE

CALL US FOR A QUOTE

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Property: Purchases/Sales/ Mortgages • Powers of Attorney • Wills • Affidavits • Visitation Letters • Statutory Declarations and all other Notarial Services

I specialize in working with

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS so let me help you take the journey from tenancy to home ownership

AANCHAL GHAI

I SPECIALIZE IN : • Residential mortgages Purchases and refinances • Commercial mortgages • Self-employed programs • New to Canada programs

NOTARY PUBLIC

604-503-2227 Email: aanchal@ghainotary.ca

Axis Mortgage Corp. #204-12885-80th Ave Surrey BC V3W 0E6

NEETU DHILLON Email : neetu_dhillon46@hotmail.com Email : dhillon_n@mortgagecentre.com

www.neetudhillonmortgageadvisor.com

MORTGAGE SPECIALIST

PH: 604.780.0458

2020 Member

Unit 151-12899 80th Ave., Surrey, BC F: 604-503-2228

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

18

VOTED CLINIC #109-12565 88 AVE., SURREY

IN SURREY

778-564-1020

JCOPTICALANDHEARING.COM OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

GRAND OPENING OFFER

OM R F G VIN N R E S TIO DLY D, R PROUNEW LOCA N A HM NT LE TRE

33% OFF

OU M CEN 2 G 2 1 N I 3 P 140 OP UNIT B STREET SH SFORD T HIGH ABBO .625.7398 04 PH.: 6

ON SELECTED ITEMS. PLEASE CHECK IN STORE.

995

$

FOR A SET OF HEARING AIDS

• Swiss Engineered Hearing Technology • Any Style - Any Color • Full 3 year warranty • 3 Years of Batteries Included • 100% Money Back Guarantee

JASON CHEEMA BC, HIP, RO Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences *Offer valid until quantity last.

INTEREST-FREE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

GET THE BEST RATES FOR

MORTGAGE ESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE MORTGAGE OMMER IAL LOAN RIVATE LOAN

JULY - 16 - 2022 | VoLUME 30 | nUMBER 29

www.voiceonline.com

#102-9360-120 STREET, SURREY, BC V3V 4B9

www.dream-carpets.net

ut count BlownOArea Huge Disinate, n Lam& more Sale ougs o t R Carpe

See Our SPECIALS in Main Section

Need a Better Smile?

We have many DENTISTS that can help !

icbponline.com

WORLD MONEY QUotatIon taKEn on JULY 16, 2022

Indian Rupee ....................................... 60.86 Pakistan Rupee ................................. 159.70 Hong Kong Dollar................................... 5.98 Singapore Dollar.................................... 1.06 Malasian Ringgit................................... 3.38 Kuwaiti Dinar ........................................ 0.23 Euro....................................................... 0.76 British Pound ........................................ 0.64 US Dollar ............................................... 0.76 GOLD .....................................Cdn $2,233.65

TEL: 604-502-6100

604.760.9172 #384-8148 128 STREET, SURREY

Rishi Sunak wins second round in Tory leadership contest

GUARANTEED Absolute Lowest Prices !

SURREY/DELTA 8385-120th Street 604-572-8788 VANCOUVER 815 Terminal Ave. 604-687-5888 RICHMOND 12180 Bridgeport Rd. 604-273-7888

|

London: Rishi Sunak won the second ballot in the Conservative leadership race with 101 votes.

Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt got 83 votes, while Foreign Secretary Liz Truss placed third again with 64.

Attorney General Suella Braverman, who is of Indian origin, was knocked out of the contest.

She announced she is offering her backing to Truss. Kemi Badenoch, the former equalities minister, and Tom Tugendhat, chair of the foreign affairs committee, remain in contention.

Lord Frost, the former chief Brexit negotiator, earlier came out to say he had "grave reservations" about Mordaunt becoming the next Prime Minister. Polling suggests she would win a head-to-head

contest against any of the other candidates if she made the final two.

Sunak won the first round of balloting with 88 votes. Mordaunt came second with 67 votes. Third was Truss, securing 50 votes.

Braverman scraped through with 32 votes. A total of 358 MPs were eligible to vote.

Nadhim Zahawi, who briefly succeeded Sunak as Chancellor before Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to resign, and

Jeremy Hunt, who was Health Secretary and Foreign Secretary in previous governments, were eliminated as they didn’t cross the threshold of 30 votes to remain in the race.

The field is expected to be narrowed to two by the end of next week, according to the BBC. Then around 160,000 Tory members will decide which candidate will be the next party leader and prime minister. The result will be announced on September 5.

Meanwhile, Sunak tweeted a chart – “Only Rishi can beat Starmer” -- showing how each Tory leadership hopeful would fare against Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer in an election. He is the only one who would defeat Starmer.

petitions before the court saying that Daler Mehndi was not required in the case as he had nothing to do with the immigration fraud, called 'kabootarbaazi' -- literally flying of pigeons but referring to numerous youth in Punjab trying to use illegal means to settle abroad.

The singer was arrested by the

police in October 2003 along with his brother after the complainant said he was duped of a huge sum of money by the two, who had promised to take him abroad as part of their musical group and to leave him in some western country to settle there.

Police officials, after investigations, had stated that the singers and other performers had got into a well-organised racket to illegally take youth out of Punjab to western countries by making them part of musical troupes. The youth were charged up to Rs 2 million in each case.

But after police started the proceedings that Daler Mehndi had nothing to do with the immigration fraud case, the complainant moved court again objecting to the singer being discharged. He said that both the brothers had duped him.

Daler Mehndi sent to jail in 2003 human trafficking case

Chandigarh (IANS): A court in Punjab's Patiala on Thursday dismissed the plea of leading bhangra-pop singer Daler Mehndi against his two-year jail sentence in a 19-year-old human trafficking case. He was subsequently arrested and sent to a local jail.

He was convicted along with his brother in March 2018 and later released on bail.

As his bail plea was dismissed by the court of Additional Sessions Judge H.S. Grewal, Daler Mehndi was taken into custody.

Police had registered a case against the singer, his brother Shamsher Singh -- who died in October 2017 -- and two others, after it was alleged that the accused took money from people to the tune of Rs 1 crore [Rs 10 million] on the pretext of taking them abroad.

Complainant Bakhshish Singh alleged that the deal never matured and the accused failed to return the money.

The case was registered in 2003 in Patiala. Daler Mehndi was subsequently arrested but released on bail after a few days.

Police had earlier moved two

WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PHARMACY ASSISTANT FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: BC STUDENT LOAN & WCC FINANCING ABBOTSFORD

#Unit 201-3670 Townline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5W8 Phone: 604.776.1301

SURREY

UNIT 201 8318 120 St. Surrey BC V3W 3N4 604.594.3500

SOUTH SURREY

UNIT 204-15850 24 Ave, Surrey BC V3Z 0G1 604.594.3500

Please check our website for latest course starting dates INSTALLMENTBASED LOW TUITION FEE

100% PRACTICUM PLACEMENT

FREE CLB PREPARATION* *SOME CONDITIONS APPLY

FULL/PART TIME & EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE

www.wcc.ca info@westerncommunitycollege.ca

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

VOICE WORLD

20

First I2U2 projects to promote agriculture, food, green energy in India

New York (IANS): The first projects of the I2U2 will be located in India and help with agriculture, food and green energy, according to the joint statement of the four leaders after the group’s launch.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan along with the US President Joe Biden launched the Middle East Quad known as “I2U2” from the initials of the participants.

The UAE will invest $2 billion in the agriculture and food project that aims to “maximise crop yields and, in turn, help tackle food insecurity in South Asia and the Middle East,” the statement said on Thursday.

Biden claimed that the project that will utilise US and Israeli expertise “has the potential to sustainably increase India’s food yield in the region threefold in just five years”.

Gujarat will be the beneficiary of the 300 megawatt wind and solar energy programme and projects like that “have the potential to make India a global hub for alternate supply chains in the renewable energy sector,” the statement added.

Speaking through a videolink from India, Modi said, “The I2U2 has established a positive agenda from

its very first summit on Thursday.”

“We have identified joint projects in several areas and have also made a roadmap to take them forward,” he added.

The I2U2 will work in six areas -water, energy, transport, space, health and food security -- combining the expertise and the resources of the four nations, Modi said.

With political and strategic divergences among the four countries, the emphasis was on economic and technical cooperation.

Unlike in the Indo-Pacific region, where the other Quad of India -- the US, Japan and Australia --

face direct aggressive conduct by China, in the Middle East the challenge for I2U2 is from China’s Belt and Road initiative to extend its power more subtly through predatory lending and trade practices.

The US President, who was present in person with Lapid in Jerusalem for the launch, said, “The first two projects that we’re tackling together on food security and clean energy are designed to take on two of the most urgent crises affecting people around the globe: food insecurity.”

“Our nations represent some of the most innovative, technologi-

cally capable, and entrepreneurial people on the planet,” he added.

The mobilisation of the strength of the I2U2 nations can be seen in the two projects in India.

UAE will invest $2 billion in the agriculture and food project, and the US and Israeli private sectors will lend their expertise while India will provide the land facilitating farmers’ integration into food parks, the joint statement said.

The project will “develop a series of integrated food parks across India that will incorporate state-ofthe-art climate-smart technologies to reduce food waste and spoilage, conserve fresh water and employ renewable energy sources,” it added.

For the $330 million Gujarat wind solar electricity project that is to be complemented by a battery energy storage system, UAE-based companies are exploring opportunities to serve as “critical knowledge and investment partners,” the statement said.

The US Trade and Development Agency has funded a feasibility study for it and the US and Israel are to work with the UAE and India to highlight private sector opportunities, it added.

“Indian companies are keen to participate in this project and contribute to India’s goal of achieving 500

GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030,” it said.

UAE President said that he wanted to “emphasise the importance of giving priority during the coming time to research and development, healthcare and space”.

Among the future projects mentioned is providing vaccines -something that has been a focus area for the other Quad in the IndoPacific.

While putting the spotlight on food and energy security, the joint statement laid out an ambitious agenda ranging from infrastructure for better physical connectivity in the region to financing start-ups, with waste treatment in between.

The I2U2 statement detailed them: “We intend to mobilise private sector capital and expertise to modernise infrastructure, advance low carbon development pathways for our industries, improve public health and access to vaccines, advance physical connectivity between countries in the Middle East region, jointly create new solutions for waste treatment, explore joint financing opportunities, connect our startups to I2U2 investments, and promote the development of critical emerging and green technologies, all while ensuring near- and long-term food and energy security.”

Made-in-India’ surgical robotic system set up at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute

New Delhi (IANS): The Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre in Delhi on Thursday installed the first-ever ‘Madein-India’ surgical robotic system.

After two pilot projects wherein Sudhir Rawal, Medical Director, RGCI, and his team successfully performed 26 surgeries with the surgical robotic SSI Mantra, the robot is now ready to provide an advanced method of surgery, which will be accessible to the general public at a much lower

cost, said the hospital.

“I have used the SSI Mantra System on many of my patients. In its present form, the performance is quite good, and I could use the system for complex operations.

Many more patients in India and around the world will benefit from this technology based on quality and cost-effectiveness,” said Rawal.

The surgical robot is modular, flexible and versatile in comparison to leading global surgical

RENOVATION FULL BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION & KITCHEN RENOVATION We Specialize in Office Steel Framing WE DO ALL KIND OF

L CALREE F FORIMATE EST

• Renovation • Framing • Drywall • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting • Flooring (Laminates, Tiles)

NEW

systems and has been developed within five years only.

“I made it my mission to develop a new surgical robotic system that would offer better and more advanced technology features, applicable in most specialties including cardiac surgery,” said Sudhir P. Srivastava, founder of SS Innovations that made the robot.

“This will make robotic surgery accessible and affordable for the people of our country,” he said.

BEST TASTE IN TOWN

NOVELTY SWEETS & RESTAURANT Tandoori Chicken

Fish Pakora

Chicken Tikka

Veg. Samosa

Naan & Stuffed Naan

Masala Dosa

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9AM TO 9PM 7 DAYS FULLY LICENSED LUNCH BUFFET

SPECIAL CATERING FOR GURDWARAS & MANDIRS

6669 FRASER ST., VANCOUVER

604-326-1111 604-322-0956 WWW.NEWNOVELTYRESTAURANT.COM

QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICE

INB CONSTRUCTION LTD.

DAVINDER HANS : 778.317.2200

Surjit Bhandal

VOICE WORLD

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

GOTABAYA Rajapaksa has resigned as president of Sri Lanka after fleeing to Singapore in the face of mass protests at home over his rule.

He is believed to have wanted to leave Sri Lanka before stepping down in order to avoid the possibility of arrest under a new administration.

The cost of food, fuel and other basic supplies has soared for Sri Lankans.

In the capital Colombo, delighted demonstrators greeted news of the president’s departure with dancing.

“We are beyond happy but also beyond relieved so we can take a break and go back to our lives,” Viraga Perera told the media.

21

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa finally resigns

Gotabaya Rajapaksa “At this stage we are so exhausted because of all the flip-flopping, that we consider this moment substantial enough as a victory.”

Rajapaksa arrived in Singapore

earlier on Thursday after first flying to the Maldives on Tuesday night.

Reports say he is accompanied by his wife and two bodyguards.

Singapore’s foreign ministry said Rajapaksa had not asked for asylum or been granted asylum. “Singapore generally does not grant requests for asylum,” it added.

The acting president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, does not formally become interim president until he is sworn in.

After that, Wickremesinghe - who was appointed acting president by President Rajapaksa after the latter fled - has 30 days for parliament to endorse him. If they do not, MPs need to hold a vote for a new president.

The resignation letter was sent by email to the speaker of parliament, who said he would complete legal processes and announce it officially on Friday.

It has left some confused as to where they stand.

“Earlier they fooled us [in saying] that he would go. It’s the same thing happening now, they have received the resignation letter but the speaker says they have to legalise it. I don’t know what there is to legalise. So it’s really crazy,” said Suzette Fernando, who was among the crowds celebrating.

However, the crowds appeared smaller than before: Wickremesinghe on Thursday imposed a curfew for a second day to quell

protests.

The streets of Colombo were calmer as anti-government demonstrators began leaving some of the official buildings they had occupied.

“We are peacefully withdrawing from the presidential palace, the presidential secretariat and the prime minister’s office with immediate effect, but will continue our struggle,” said a spokeswoman for the protesters.

One person died and 84 others were injured during Wednesday’s protests, which took place at key landmarks around the capital, Colombo, including the prime minister’s office.

BJP plans grand victory celebration for Draupadi Murm

New Delhi (IANS): With eyes on tribal votes in the 2024 general elections, the BJP is planning a grand celebration for Draupadi Murmu if she wins the upcoming July 18 Presidential election.

As the victory of Murmu is certain, the BJP has started preparation to celebrate her victory on “becoming the first tribal woman president of the country”.

Sources said that preparation has started and direction has been issued in this regard for the grand celebration as there is no doubt on Murmu’s victory.

“Everyone in the party and country are confident about Murmu’s victory, and after that she becomes the first tribal woman President. Celebrations will be organised across the country especially in tribal-dominated villages and areas,” sources said.

It is learnt that as per plan, victory will be celebrated in over 100,000 tribal villages in the country.

“Victory celebrations will start after the official announcement of the Presidential poll result on July 21. Celebration will be held at mandal (block) level in tribal areas and only posters of Murmu will be used,” party sources said.

The party is also planning small rallies in tribal areas after the presidential election, to cover all villages and gram panchayats

sections of society, now the BJP leadership has decided to make inroads among the tribal communities across the country.

The saffron party is hoping to reach out to tribal communities across the country ahead of next Lok Sabha polls and in this year’s assembly polls in Gujarat, and next year’s state polls in Chhattisgarh, Madhya

xperience E & y t i v i t Crea inning W d r a w A with hy Photograp Draupadi Murmu dominated by the community.

During BJP’s National Executive Committee meeting held earlier this month in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had lauded NDA’s President candidate Murmu and said that her candidature stands over and above any politics.

Modi asked the party cadre to highlight about struggle and simplicity of Murmu’s life among people.

A senior functionary said that by nominating her as an NDA candidate, the party leadership has already sent a message that after making inroads among all the

IMMEDIATELY NEEDED

DRIVER AND

MEAT CUTTER No experience necessary. We will train.

WALIA FOODS (A DIVISION OF WALIA ENTERPRISES LTD.) IN SURREY IS LOOKING FOR A

DRIVER & A MEAT CUTTER Full Time/Part Time Job. Family atmosphere to work.

GOOD SALARY ACCORDING TO EXPERIENCE. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

604.338.0059

•Wedding Photography & Videography •Portraits •Graduations •Business Portraits on CD •Instant Passport Photo •Photo Restoration •Digital Albums

Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

A functionary noted that it is a strategic move with eye on 2024 Lok Sabha polls as there are 47 reserved Scheduled Tribes (ST) constituencies.

“Murmu becoming president of India, will definitely benefit the party in upcoming assembly polls and parliament elections,” he said.

Kulbir Mahi

604.321.6559 6647-Fraser St., (@ 50th Ave.,) Vancouver

Jay Sharma

604.584.7700 #101-9278-120 St., (92A & Scott Rd) Surrey

www.mahiphotostudio.com

CAN-AM LUMBER MILL

WE CAN NOW SUPPLY COMPLETE HOME PACKAGE Engineered Floor Joists, Roof Trusses All the Framing Lumber, Plywoods for Floors, Walls & Roof Landscape Ply - Gravel, Metal Roo ng & Wall Cladding

ALWAYS LOW PRICES 4x8x3/8" Paint Grade Plywood $38.95 EA 4x8x1/2" Paint Grade Plywood $49.95 EA

*APNA PUNJABI LUMBER YARD* RING: MALKIT OR SAM SANGHA

604-580-1415 11635, 130th St., Surrey, Fax: 604-580-1528 Email: can-ambuildingsupply@shaw.ca

We Deliver To Your Job Site (Even To The Moon) "WHERE THE BUILDERS BUY”

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

VOICE WORLD

22

Now get vehicle registration certificate via dealers in Punjab Chandigarh (IANS): In a leap forward for ensuring registration of new vehicles in a smooth manner, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a new citizen-centric service of eregistration certificates (eRCs) through automobile dealers.

“This is a historic initiative that will enable the common man to get the

Chandigarh (IANS): Following specific intelligence inputs regarding the smuggling of heroin from the UAE to Punjab, the Punjab Police in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and central agencies recovered 75 kg heroin from a container at the Mundra Port in Gujarat, Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said here on Tuesday.

The contraband was concealed in a container of unstitched clothes using a cardboard pipe which was further

delivery of the smart registration certificate at their doorstep,” he said, while launching this service.

Mann said this facility will provide a huge reprieve to the people desirous of buying new vehicles. Ever since assuming the charge of office, the government has taken several pro-people decisions to benefit all Amarinder Singh

strata of society, he said.

Mann said by empowering private dealers selling new vehicles to issue registration certificate, the state government aims at giving big relief to people as they will not have to stand in long queues for hours to get their new vehicles registered at the offices of Regional Transport Authorities and Sub Divisional Magistrates.

The Chief Minister said apart from facilitating the common man by saving their time, money and energy, this step will also help in providing clean, transparent, effective and corruption-free administration to people.

He said the private dealers will provide this facility for new vehicle owners by logging through their Aadhaar numbers.

After Punjab Police tip-off, ATS Gujarat seizes 75 kg heroin camouflaged by an oversized plastic pipe.

The container, which was loaded from the Jebel Ali port in the UAE, was booked by an importer from Malerkotla in Punjab.

The DGP said that as the link of the container has been established with Punjab, the consignment seems to be routed to some other place via Punjab.

“The Punjab part is being explored and investigated,” he added.

The recovery comes as a ma-

The seized heroin.

jor success amid the ongoing war against drugs launched on the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

The DGP said following inputs, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) of S.A.S. Nagar had sent teams to Gujarat who were deputed at the Mundra Port.

“In coordination with the central agencies and ATS Gujarat, searches were conducted at the Mundra Port with the help of Customs,” he said, adding that after following due procedure and documentation,

the container was opened, leading to the recovery of a big haul of 75 kg heroin.

Following the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act guidelines, the consignment was opened in the presence of Customs officials and the local magistrate.

To ascertain backward and forward linkages, some suspected persons from Malerkotla and Ludhiana found to be linked with this import of consignment have been called for questioning by the district police.

Punjab sets up disability cell for physically challenged Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday ordered the formation of a dedicated disability cell for the welfare of persons with the disabilities.

An official statement quoting the

Chief Minister said the formation of the dedicated cell was a long-pending demand.

He said the persons with disability had to face a lot of difficulties for availing the benefits of the sev-

eral government schemes and programmes meant for their well-being.

Mann said most of the time they had to run from pillar to post for getting their work done.

The Chief Minister said this dedi-

cated cell will be a single-window platform for the persons with disabilities to avail the benefits of these schemes.

Likewise, he said the persons with disability can lodge their complaints

and give their suggestions to make the functioning of this cell more efficient.

Mann said this initiative will enable this section of society to live their lives with dignity and pride.

676 drug smugglers arrested in a week: Punjab Police Chandigarh (IANS): Intensifying its war against the drug menace in the state, Punjab Police on Monday said it has arrested 676 drug smugglers and suppliers after registering 559 First Information Reports under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 in the past one week.

A police spokesperson said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given Punjab Police a free hand to wage a war against drugs and extensive drives are being launched to combat the menace.

Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav has ordered all Commissioners of Police to

strictly adhere to the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drugs and keep vigil at “drug hotspots”.

The spokesperson said the police have recovered 5.57 kg of heroin, 17 kg of opium, 25 kg of ganja, seven quintals of poppy husk, 225,000 intoxicant pills and capsules,

etc., after carrying out operations in drugaffected areas.

A total of 32 proclaimed offenders and absconders in the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act cases have also been arrested in the past week, he added.

WE BUILD ENERGY EFFICIENT, PASSIVE & NET ZERO HOME CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DESIGNING AND BUILDING RESIDENTIAL FULL HOUSE RENOVATION HEATING, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL STUCCO, FENCING, PAINTING QUALITY WORKMASHIP

WWW.RKPROJECTS.CA

MANDEEP - 604.786.7000

|

LICENSED BUILDERS

ASHU - 604.719.6164

VOICE WORLD

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

23

Moosewala murder: Punjab Police get transit remand of 2 accused

New Delhi (IANS): A court here on Thursday granted one-day transit remand of two persons arrested in connection with the murder case of singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moosewala to Punjab Police.

The two accused -- Ankit Sersa and Sachin Chaudhary -- had been in the custody of the Delhi Police in an arms case.

Chief metropolitan magistrate

Snigdha Sarvaria granted their transit remand to the Mansa Police SIT team that is probing the murder of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala.

Ankit Sersa and Sachin Chaudhary, who were presented at the Patiala House Court in the national capital, were to be presented at Punjab’s Mansa court on Friday.

During the course of the hearing, the Punjab Police claimed the accused were involved in the murder of Moosewala and, therefore, their questioning was required.

Advocate Vishal Chopra, who had appeared for the accused persons, expressed concern on their safety and security. However, the Punjab Police told the court that sufficient steps have been taken

for the safety and security of both the accused.

The police also said they are all set with a team of 36 armed police personnel and six vehicles for the transit of the accused persons.

The court was also told that the transit will be video-recorded.

Accordingly, the transit permit was issued.

Sidhu Moosewala

Congress mulling action against Manish Tewari for defying party line

New Delhi (IANS): The Congress has sought a report on party MP Manish Tewari for his alleged anti-party line on key issues. The party is mulling action as Tewari recently defied the party line on the Agnipath scheme and supported it despite the party being against it.

Sources say that a senior Congress leader close to the Gandhis called Tewari and tried to persuade him not to go against the party line. However, the next day Tewari did not sign the memorandum seeking immediate withdrawal of the Agnipath scheme, submitted by the Opposition MPs during a crucial meeting with members of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence on Monday, sources said.

This is not the first time that Tewari has taken

Manish Tewari an independent view on issues where the Congress is targeting the government.

Tewari is one of the most vocal voices of G-23 and feels that since 2014 he is being ig-

nored and after his electoral win in the Lok Sabha polls in 2019 he is not being given key positions in the party nor in the parliamentary party despite having a good grip over various issues.

Tewari, who is considered close to former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, has a long association with the Congress starting from the National Student Union of India and was Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting in UPA-2. Tewari has been part of the parliamentary strategy group which is chaired by party president Sonia Gandhi.

In the past also, Tewari has supported the ‘Agnipath’ scheme. Speaking to IANS, Tewari had said, “The process of defence reforms including right sizing the military started in the US way back in 1975 when Donald Rums-

feld was the Defence Secretary in the Ford administration and every successive administration has seen it through. Rumsfeld initiated the conceptual basis of preparing the armed forces for future warfare as he could envision the changing nature of the battlefield. Even the Chinese started the process of right-sizing the PLA way back in 1985.”

Apart from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Secretary, the three chiefs of the Armed Forces and other senior officials of the Ministry of Defence were also present at the Monday meeting.

Out of the total of 12 MPs at the meeting, six were from the Opposition parties that included the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Chadha’s appointment on Punjab advisory panel challenged in High Court

Chandigarh (IANS): Just a day after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha was named Chairman of the Punjab government’s advisory panel, a petition was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday challenging his appointment.

The petition, filed by advocate Jagmohan Singh Bhatti, contended that the appointment was illegal, arbitrary and in exercise of “non-existent” laws of the Central and state governments.

It also argued that the appointment of Chadha was in violation of the Constitution as he is an “outsider and not a part of the state Legislative Assembly”.

The appointment would entail unwarranted burden on the public exchequer and amount-

Raghav Chadha ed to “inviting multiple people to run the affairs of the alleged temporary and ad hoc commit-

Ų ++. 'SBNJOH -UE JO 4VSSFZ JT MPPLJOH GPS B 1FSNBOFOU 'VMM 5JNF $BSQFOUFS

t $POTUSVDU FSFDU JOTUBMM NBJOUBJO BOE SFQBJS TUSVDUVSFT BOE DPNQPOFOUT PG TUSVDUVSFT NBEF PG XPPE XPPE TVCTUJUVUFT MJHIUXFJHIU TUFFM BOE PUIFS NBUFSJBMT t 3FBE BOE JOUFSQSFU CMVFQSJOUT ESBXJOHT BOE TLFUDIFT UP EFUFSNJOF TQFDJöDBUJPOT BOE DBMDVMBUF SFRVJSFNFOUT t .FBTVSF DVU TIBQF BTTFNCMF BOE KPJO NBUFSJBMT NBEF PG XPPE XPPE TVCTUJUVUFT MJHIUXFJHIU TUFFM BOE PUIFS NBUFSJBMT t #VJME GPVOEBUJPOT JOTUBMM øPPS CFBNT MBZ TVCøPPSJOH BOE FSFDU XBMMT BOE SPPG TZTUFNT t 'JU BOE JOTUBMM USJN JUFNT TVDI BT EPPST TUBJST NPVMEJOH BOE IBSEXBSF t .BJOUBJO SFQBJS BOE SFOPWBUF SFTJEFODFT BOE XPPEFO TUSVDUVSFT JO NJMMT NJOFT IPTQJUBMT JOEVTUSJBM QMBOUT BOE PUIFS FTUBCMJTINFOUT +PC 5ZQFT 'VMM UJNF 1FSNBOFOU 4BMBSZ QFS IPVS #FOFöUT $BTVBM %SFTT t 1BJE UJNF Pò 4DIFEVMF IPVS TIJGU t %BZ TIJGU t &WFOJOH TIJGU &EVDBUJPO 4FDPOEBSZ 4DIPPM SFRVJSFE &YQFSJFODF $BSQFOUSZ ZFBS SFRVJSFE 5P TFOE 3FTVNF PS GPS NPSF JOGP QMFBTF DPOUBDU

(VSNBJM 4JOHI HTNBMIJ !IPUNBJM DPN

tee to advise the government of the state of Punjab on the matters of public importance pertaining to the public administration”, said the petitioner.

Amid criticism by the Opposition, the Bhagwant Mann state government on Monday appointed Chadha as Chairman of a state advisory committee on matters of public interest.

The opposition parties had been saying that the Chief Minister would make Chadha the de facto Chief Minister by making him the committee’s Chairman to take part in official meetings.

A notification to constitute the committee, comprising a Chairman and members, who will not be entitled to any compensation, remuneration, or perks, was issued last week.

Responding to the appointment, state Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring slammed the government and accused Mann of ceding too much power to Chadha through the committee.

He said appointing Chadha as Chairman is tantamount to making him the Chief Minister of Punjab.

“Punjabis did not vote for this change. It seems @BhagwantMann ji has handed over the Punjab government on contract,” said Raja Warring in a tweet.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) also took a dig at the AAP-led government, saying the move has put the ‘show manager’ Chadha formally on stage.

Harry Oberoi

REALTOR®

604-722-6379 oberoih28@gmail.com Helping you make the right move !

D L O S T S JU

Sold within 1st day of taking Offers.

Sold Over $100,000 of asking price.

14671 59A AVENUE, SURREY

YOUR LISTING HERE...

LISTINGS WANTED Want to Sell your home faster? Please call Harry for a No Obligation, Free Evaluation now!!

This is not intended to solicit anyone currently under contract.

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

AUTO BAZAR

24

The All-New Lexus Rz, The Luxury Brand’s First Battery EV

TORONTO, ONTARIO: Lexus is proud to unveil details of the allnew 2023 RZ 450e, the luxury brand’s first global Battery EV (BEV).

As Lexus’ first global BEV model, the all-new RZ marks Lexus’ transition into a BEV-centered brand, and it embodies the unique Lexus vehicle design and driving experience made available through advanced, electrified technology.

The utilization of a BEV-specific platform (e-TNGA), as well as a lightweight and highly rigid body, has enhanced the fundamental performance of the vehicle by achieving optimal weight distribution through ideal placement of the battery and motor. In addition, the DIRECT4 all-wheel drive system and the adoption of a new steering control and avail-

able Steer by Wire system enable vehicle control that is more true to the driver’s intention.

The exterior design expresses the seamless acceleration and dynamic torque-filled performance specific to BEVs. Lexus’ identifiable spindle grille is replaced by a

MARKHAM, ONT.: Hyundai Canada is proud to announce that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has been awarded Canadian Black Book’s first-ever Best Residual Value Award in the EV SUV Below $45,000 category. Canadian Black Book’s newly introduced Best Residual Value Awards measure vehicles’ predicted future values and recognize vehicles that are expected to hold the largest percentage of their M.S.R.P. 48 months after the original date of purchase.

The Residual Value Awards are designed to better represent the dynamics of Canada’s current automotive market, with greater emphasis on EV categories to reflect the growth in EV options and consumer acceptance. All new for Hyundai’s 2022 lineup, the IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s flagship EV – the first model under the company’s IONIQ brand, dedicated to battery electric vehicles – and represents the company’s commitment to a future of electrified mobility.

“This year is a catalyst for greater EV adoption with a number of new nameplates entering the market, and in the ever-popular utility vehicle segment. As the consumer interest in EVs continues to increase and the viability of EV ownership as an investment is weighed

BEV Spindle Body. The new front bumper design focuses on aerodynamic efficiencies, optimized proportions, and style, versus serving the cooling and exhaust needs of an internal combustion engine.

This styling evolution ushers in a new Lexus aesthetic and estab-

and evaluated, recognition from Canadian Black Book helps answer a pressing question - how good of an investment is owning an EV?” says Ken Maisonville, director of national sales at Hyundai Auto Canada. “As Canada’s mainstream EV leader, we’re thrilled to see the IONIQ 5 win this important new award which provides clarity on how EVs hold their value and gives customers a sense of the kind of market they can expect if they ever want to trade up.”

In order to qualify for a Residual Value Award, the vehicle must be on sale by January 1st 2022 and must be included in the January/ February issue of the Canadian Black Book Residual Value Guide. Values are forecasted based on 48 months with an annual average of 24,000 kilometres driven and available government rebates are taken into consideration for EV models.

“We are not surprised to see the Hyundai IONIQ 5 winning the EV SUV Below $45k award.

Given its quality and ride, we would expect it to retail for much more than it does. That is a key reason why it will retain its value well,” says Yolanda Biswah, senior vice president and general manager of Canadian Black Book.

lishes a new design direction for BEV offerings.

CT4 and the newly developed high-output electronic axle (eAxle) motor continuously controls the drive force of the four wheels with high precision. It works according to the ground contact load of the vehicle regardless of road surface and driving conditions to achieve an exhilarating driving experience in line with the driver’s intention.

Available in Canada at a future date, the Lexus-first Steer by Wire system enables the electronic exchange of steering and road surface information between the advanced steering control and tires via electrical signals, not mechanical linkage.

The RZ’s cabin is a minimalist, yet airy and maximally appointed

luxury environment. The flowing shape from the doors integrates with the low positioned instrument panel. The door trim and console passing between the driver and passenger seat creates a clean, wide-open feel. In addition, the ultra-suede door trim ornamentation, seats, and upper wood-grain console create a refined omotenashi, or anticipatory hospitality, space.

The long wheelbase provides a spacious rear seat space with a couple distance of 1000 mm (39.3 in). In addition, the rearward peaked cabin silhouette allows for ample rear headroom providing a sense of spaciousness for the passengers. The available panoramic roof further lends a sense of wide openness and front-to-rear expansiveness.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins Canadian Black Book’s 2022 Best Residual Value award

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES KULWANT ATWAL

BHAJAN ATWAL

PREC

604-773-8426 604-773-8426 *Save Commission & Get Sold Guaranteed *We Help First Time Buyers (Receive $5K) AMEX REALTY FRASERIDGE

*SOME CONDITIONS APPLY

PRIVATE MORTGAGES QUICK APPROVAL & NO BANK RULES !! perience x E & y t i v i Creat Winning d r a w A h wit hy Photograp •Wedding Photography & Videography •Portraits •Graduations •Business Portraits on CD •Instant Passport Photo •Photo Restoration •Digital Albums

Kulbir Mahi

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE

604.321.6559 6647-Fraser St., (@ 50th Ave.,) Vancouver

Jay Sharma

604.584.7700 #101-9278-120 St., (92A & Scott Rd) Surrey

Ashcroft River Inn Restaurant allocated on Thompson River.

Looking for a Lease Operator. Restaurant has all equipment include with Kitchen. Must have food and Restaurant operation experience. * Two month Rent Free * Rent $2,000.00 + GST a month + two third Utility.

Please contact at

250-453-9124 www.mahiphotostudio.com

ashcroftriverinn@gmail.com

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main Windsor, ontario: Alfa Romeo announces the new, limited-edition Giulia Speciale model. This new offering to the Alfa Romeo Giulia lineup comes with an exclusive Verde Montreal Tri-coat paint colour that was previously only available on Quadrifoglio models.

“Alfa Romeo and the City of Montreal have a proud connection to each other, and the new Giulia Speciale model enhances that relationship by providing consumers with an unrivaled driving experience and a headturning appearance unique to Canada,” said Larry Dominique, head of Alfa Romeo, North America. “With adaptive suspension providing unsurpassed performance, plus a sporty and premium interior, this limitededition model encompasses the true passion of Alfa Romeo.”

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Speciale model benefits from continuous dynamics and weight collaboration with Alfa Romeo’s F1 Team ORLEN to get the most out of Formula 1 know-how. Built off the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce all-wheel-drive (AWD) trim, the Giulia Speciale adds spirited driving dynamics technology from the high-performance Quadrifoglio model, including standard Alfa Adaptive Suspension. This suspension technology reads the road and quickly adjusts

AUTO BAZAR

shock valving to deliver greater handling characteristics at speed while maintaining a comfortable ride. The control system acts according to the selected mode on the Alfa Romeo DNA performance switch in the centre console.

Power is generated from the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission with the standard Alfa Romeo Q4 AWD system.

A limited-slip rear differential distributes torque and traction evenly when accelerating. The direct-injection engine delivers best-in-class performance for a standard powertrain with 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque and reaches 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.

Exterior features include the exclusive Verde Montreal Tri-Coat paint colour. Additional features include black exterior badging, carbon-fibre V scudetto grille and mirrors caps. Staggered 19-inch dark 5-hole wheels with yellow calipers and carbon-fibre side sills (found on Quadifoglio models) provide an aggressive stance.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Speciale interior features a sporty and premium driver-centric cockpit. Standard leather dash, steering wheel, centre armrest, shift lever and upper door panel coverings are laced with

25

Alfa Romeo introduces new

Limited-Edition 2022 Giulia Speciale red stitching. Carbon-fibre accents, similar to the Quadrifoglio trim, cover parts of the dash, doors and centre console. Black leather sport seats hold occupants in place when driving Giulia to its capability. Occupants are also treated to a premium audio experience though Harman Kardon speakers.

The 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Speciale model is limited to 15 units and will begin arriving in Alfa Romeo studios throughout Canada later this month with a Canadian manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $71,995. Price excludes a destination of $2,095.

Ready to thrill: the 2023 Toyota GR86

toronto, ontario: Toyota created a legendary sports car with its famed AE86 – and the 2023 Toyota GR 86 writes the next chapter of that legend with a chequered flagwinning combination of power, performance, agility, responsiveness, styling, comfort, and amenities. New for 2023, Toyota celebrates the unfettered performance of a pure sports coupe with a limited-edition GR 86, featuring an exclusive colour and other upgrades.

The heart of the GR 86 is its 2.4L naturally aspirated horizontally opposed four-cylinder boxer engine –Other performance-tuned features include a Torsen limited-slip rear differential, sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front and double wishbone rear suspension engineer-

ing, and vented brakes.

Automatic transmission models feature paddle shifters, and employ adaptive controls that sense brake and accelerator operation to quickly shift into optimal gear. Meantime, the manual gearbox features strut bear-

ings that enhance clutch capacity and gear strength, plus a low-catch design that delivers smooth, engaging control.

Curbside, the GR 86 expresses athletic driving fun, with GR-specific Functional MATRIX “G Mesh” Grille,

ACCOUNTANT NEEDED ABOUT US: At Sian & Associates, we are a client-centered accounting and notarial service rm that's dedicated to providing you an easy and stress-free experience. Our accounting department offers tax compliance and advisory services, and full cycle accounting services, while our notarial department provides conveyancing services, personal and estate planning services, and general notarial services.

As a member of our team, you will provide quality services to ensure clients' goals are met and you understand their needs. In addition to providing strong client services, you will work efficiently as a member of our team providing and receiving assistance in several matters while upholding a positive work environment.

MAJORTASKS & DUTIES: • Prepare year-end nancial statements and related working papers • Reconcile and balance all accounts in accordance with established standards • Prepare corporate income tax, trusts, non-for-pro t, and other information returns and related schedules • Interact with clients and staff for various engagements • Correspondence with the Canada Revenue Agency regarding client tax matters • Assist with training and supervision of junior and intermediate accounting staff • Occasionally work overtime to ensure ling deadlines are met QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures • CPA designation, or equivalent, is an asset • Prior public accounting rm experience of minimum 2 years minimum including: compilation engagement experience, and corporate and personal tax preparation experience.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CaseWareWorking Papers, and ProFile tax software • Knowledge of data management and nancial data analysis DESIRED SKILLS: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent organizational skills, including time management, goal setting, and planning • Excellent verbal and written English communication with team members and clients • Verbal communication in a second language is an asset

Please send resume with cover letter or call for more information.

Email: harminder@sians.ca • 604.841.9849

angular LED headlights, aerodynamic front air dams and vents, and side sill spoilers. A low overall height and hip point plus fender tops that extend horizontally to the beltline combine to confer the stance distinctive of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Meantime, the GR 86’s low, horizontal underbody and narrow rear cabin impart a “launch-ready” appearance. 2023 body colour choices include Halo White, Track bRed, Trueno Blue, Pavement Grey, Raven Black, Neptune Blue, and Steel Grey.

The 2023 Toyota GR86 is priced from, MSRP: $31,490 - $36,890 Coming later this year, Toyota will also offer Canadians the 2023 Toyota GR86 Special Edition. Available with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions and limited to just 20

models in Canada, this exclusive sports coupe is built on the premium trim level. The GR86 Special Edition will make an unforgettable first impression with its unique Solar Shift orange body colour, unique 18” five-spoke wheels, black TCD duck bill spoiler, and GR cat-back performance exhaust system with stainless steel pipes, black chrome tips, and debossed GR logo. Inside, special stitching accents the leather seating, leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather shift boot, while door trim moulding sports the special edition logo. Pricing for these two Special Edition configurations will be announced closer to the onsale date.

The 2023 Toyota GR86 is on sale at Toyota Dealers across Canada.

0257*$*(

*HW ,QWHUHVW 5DWHV DV ORZ DV

<($56 9$5,$%/( &/26('

&RQGLWLRQV $SSO\ 5DWHV VXEMHFW WR FKDQJH ZLWKRXW QRWLFH ,W LV IRU WKH 3ULQFLSDO KRXVH

*(7 &$6+ %$&. 83 72

DEPRESSED, BLACK MAGIC, CURSES & EVIL ENERGIES ETC? Remedies and Solutions for all types of problems through Predictions, Puja & Gemelogy Training in Astrology, Meditation & Healing is also Available

Life

is a miracle, just live it.

Contact on Appointment only.

ANIL KUMAR ASTROLOGER

236.881.3371 k.anilg@yahoo.com

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

26

The Forgiven (PG) *** Pious Pain

Send Via:

CLASSIFIEDS IMPORTANT: Tear Sheets requested by advertisers will strictly be charged extra $10 per week. Tear Sheets are available FREE at www.voiceonline.com

ALL ADS MUST BE PREPAID

AD DEADLINE: THURSDAY 5 P.M.

I, Harmanpreet Singh Bling, son of Harvinder Singh, holder of Indian Passport No. N0088434, issued at Chandigarh, on 08/06/2015, permanent resident of H.NO. 324 Ward No 2A Janta Nagar Dhuri, Sangrur, Punjab, Pin 148024, India, and presently residing at 14946 92 Avenue Surrey, British Columbia, Postal Code V3R1 C1, Canada do hereby change my name from Harmanpreet Singh to Harmanpreet Singh Bling, with immediate effect.

I, Priyanka Vemulapalli , daughter of Nutakki Samba Siva Rao, resident of D.No 1-146, Nemalipuri Village, Rajupalem Mandal, Guntur Dist, AP, PIN: 522413, India, and presently residing at 11537 83 A Ave, Delta, BC, V4C 2J7, Canada do hereby change my name from Priyanka Vemulapalli to Priyanka Nutakki , with immediate effect.

I, Sonia Dhawan, daughter of Brij Bhushan, wife of Harsimrandeep Singh, resident of H.NO. 585, V.P.O RAYYA, MOHALLA SHANT NAGAR, TEHSIL BABA BAKALA, DISTRICT AMRITSAR,PUNJAB,143112 and presently residing at 13762 62A avenue, Surrey, BC, V3X 3R1, Canada do hereby change my name from Sonia Atul Samudre* to Sonia Dhawan with immediate effect.

I, Rajveer Kaur Khangura, daughter of Sukhwinder Singh Khangura, presently residing at 12307 99 avenue, Surrey, BC, V3V 2N6, Canada do hereby change my name from Rajveer Kaur Grewal to Rajveer Kaur Khangura with immediate effect.

WANT TO BUY OR SELL YOUR HOUSE

For more reviews please visit my website moviereviewssite.com.

TUTORING FOR MATHS, ENGLISH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY FROM GRADE 4 to GRADE 12. CALL 778-903-0576 CAR WINDSHIELD REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT CALL FRED : 604-600-0999

• Network Installation • Management and Security • Virus Removal • Computer Sales & Repair • Wireless Network • Internet Security & Firewall • Computer Accessories • Installation of Internet Security for kids

hux qusIN Awpxy kMipaUtr nMU TIk krn dIAW syvwvW swfy kolo Gr ivc hI jW swfy kol ilAw ky pRwpq kr skdy ho, ijs ivc vwiers htwauxw, kMipaUtr dI r`Pqwr vDwauxw, burIAW qsvIrW vwlIAW PweIlW htwauxw jW swry knYkSn cYk krnW Awid[

WE SELL NEW & USED COMPUTERS

AsIN ieMstwlySn vI krdy hW, Memory vDwauxw, nvW Software ieMnstwl krnw Aqy PYks zW skYnr nMU pihlI vwrI kMipaUtr nwl joVnw[

CALL AKSHAY SINGLA : 604-724-6000

WANTED

directs this slow paced methodical thriller that is intense. And satisfying if you enjoy religion taken to the extreme.

OICE

lives of Frederic and Ethel, Cast as the drifter on a mission is Mark O’Brien who is both creepy and weird at the same time.

This loner is also a triple threat here since besides starring as the stoic stranger O’Brien also wrote and

The Indo-Canadian

Religion can be vexing.

See the fallout when a man of the cloth comes under the gun in The Righteous. Presented by Vortex Media and Red Eye PR this telling tale sees a man confront and face off against his demons.

Watch this restrained thriller from video on demand and available on line by contacting your local internet provider or cable company.

Life in the fast lane is anything but for rural residents Frederic and Edith Mason. Beset by a personal tragedy both Henry Czerny (Mission Impossible)and Mimi Kuzyk effectively play the country folk who show strains when a child of theirs succumbs to death. Then suddenly, out of the blue, a stranger arrives on their doorstep.

Mystery is in the air when Aaron Smith. somehow weasels his way into the

The Indo-Canadian Voice #102 - 9360 - 120th St., Surrey, BC V3V 4B9

Phone: 604-502-6100 Fax: 604-501-6111 Email: voiceclassified@gmail.com

CRIME STOPPERS

"MUGSHOTS"

GREATER VANCOUVER Greater Vancouver CrimeStoppers would like your help in locating these persons with outstanding warrants. if you know the whereabouts or any information regarding any of the following persons, contact CrimeStoppers at 669-TIPS (669-8477)

HAVE YOU SEEN THESE PEOPLE? Name Age Height Weight Hair Eyes Wanted for

: : : : : : :

HURLEY, Coralee 38 5’4” ft 141 lbs Brown Hazel Theft of Motor Vehicle

Name Age Height Weight Hair Eyes Wanted for

: : : : : : :

TORRES, Melqui 27 5'8” ft 135 lbs Black Brown Aggravated Assault

Name Age Height Weight Hair Eyes Wanted for

: : : : : : :

CAMPBELL, Daniel 26 6'1” ft 205 lbs Brown Blue Breach of Release Order Warrant in Effect: 1) July 5; 2) June 20; 3) July 5, 2022

CRIME OF THE WEEK POLICE INVESTIGATES DOWNTOWN EAST SIDE MACHETE ATTACK Unsolved Crime: Assault with a Weapon; Date: July 6th, 2022; Location: Vancouver, BC On June 19, 2022, at approximately 7:00 pm, Vancouver Police were flagged down after a 49year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were approached from behind by the suspect and allegedly slashed while loading their luggage into a taxi near Main and East Hastings streets. Both victims were taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Police are looking for a man 40-50-years old who is about 5’10 tall. He was wearing a long black sleeve shirt, grey pants, black sneakers and carrying an umbrella.

GROUP

stall it Let us In

! Baljinder Chhabra

SCAN WITH SMART PHONE

604-825-4011

PH: 604-825-4012 • Email: worldnetcompu@yahoo.ca

DO NOT APPROACH. CALL

669-TIPS or leave a Tip @ www.solvecrime.ca Crime Stoppers Pays up to $2000 in Cash for information that leads to the arrest and charge of anyone who commits a crime.

All individuals listed must be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Photos & Information provided by Crime Stoppers, Greater Vancouver.

MATRIMONIAL

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

27

Send Via:

MATRIMONIAL & PERSONALS Phone: 604-502-6100 Fax: 604-501-6111 Email: voiceclassified@gmail.com

Belong to hindu punjabi khatri family, canadian citizen, 1985 born, 5’7”, self-employed, looking for a beautiful educated girl who is in canada preferably.

Caste no bar. Please contact: 7787081662 ********* Suitable match for Manglik/Non-Manglik Permanent Resident Brahmin Boy 30 years, 5’ 6”, fair complexion, electrical tradesperson, looking for well educated girl who values family and career. Please contact bhartikamboj@hotmail.com, 604-440-2756. Caste no bar. ********* Suitable match for a Saraswat Brahmin boy in India, 30 years old, 5’8”, Birth time : 5:32 PM, D.O.B. 16.07.1991, diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Contact: +16049997125 (Canada), (+91) 9888291112 or (+91) 9780616051. ********* Canadian Citizen Bahia Jat Sikh boy, 6” ft, 90 born with good job, well settled family in Canada BC, seeks educated Canada BC based girl. Contact with photographs WhatsApp no: Harminder 778-8921500 ********* Jatt sikh parents seeking a girl for their Canadian born, 30 yr old, 6’ tall, clean shaven, non-drinking and non-smoking son. Well educated and working as assistant manager and living in Surrey. Girl should be Canadian citizenship or PR. Email kangfamily9096@gmail.com *********

Box Replies to The Indo-Canadian Voice #102 - 9360 - 120th St., Surrey, BC V3V 4B9

R ATES :

25-30 words .... $35.00/2wks Extra word ................ 25¢ each Box Rental ................ $10 Extra

AD DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY BY NOON

Well settled Sharma family seeking suitable match for their (India born) Canadian citizen 28 yearsold son doing B.C. Govt. Job, handsome salary, living in Vancouver with parents own house. Girl should be Canadian Citizen/PR with family values. Preference to Sharma family but caste no bar.

Interested please call or text 778-892-4656 or email at sudesh2558@yahoo.com ********* Well settled Jat Sikh family looking for suitable match for their handsome, 29 year old, 6’ Canadian born son working with Provincial Gov’t. Girl should be Canadian born, no less than 5’5”, beautiful & family oriented. For more info call 778 895-6866 ********* Hindu Parents are seeking suitable match for for their 26 years old, 6’1’, living in India, very handsome son.

His brother is engineer here in Canada. Girl should be Canadian Immigrant or Canadian Citizen. For more info call 778-322-6256 Beautiful, Well Educated, Punjabi girl 5’5” Canadian Citizen living in Vancouver, 38 years old, never married, looking for a decent, well educated, well settled Canadian or American boy. Contact Mrs.Boparai: +1 269 999 0423 or email kaurmangat@gmail.com

GROOM WANTED Hindu Punjabi Parents are looking a suitable match for their daughter, 29 years old, 5’6”, beautiful, well educated, permanent resident, lives in Surrey. Boy should be well educated and a Canadian Permanent

Sikh Rajput parents seeking a suitable match for their daughter 36 years old, 5’5”, working in a reputed company, 1 child at home. The boy should be well settled in Surrey/Langley.

Divorced/widowed between 36-40 years old. Please contact martimonyinfo@yahoo.com or 604-379-0477. Serious enquires only.

Ravidasiya family is looking for a single qualified girl in Canada for an Indian born Permanent Resident 32 year old son. Working with the city of Vancouver. Interested please send biodata to 91 98882 26354 / +1204-996-3393.

Hindu parents seeking suitable match for their son, 37 yrs. 6’ 1” very handsome Canadian citizen health worker with Fraser Health. Girl should be equally qualified, family oriented, non-smoker. Please call 1-604-585-4507

Resident. For more information: please contact 778388-5008 ********* Canadian citizen 34 , Hindu Arora beautiful girl 5”2 working in Bank Vancouver, Divorced (was a Short term marriage) seeking for a suitable match and boy should be in Canada.For more information please contact 7788953832. ********* Suitable match for a Saraswat Brahmin girl, 31 years old, 5’3”, Birthtime: 5:30 PM, diploma in computer Engg., BSCIT, MCA, MA in English. Contact: +91-9780616051 (India), +1-604-999-7125. We consider Divorce too. We need Canadian PR or Citizen boy. ********* Respectable well established Sidhu Family looking for a suitable match for their daughter born in 1981 in Vancouver, never married, university graduate, working as marketing manager with reputed international company. For further information contact: 604-3190662 18 Sept. ********* Seeking SQM for Indian Born Ravidasia/Girl 31 years old, 5’6”, BPT from India with PR status. Boy should be educated with PR/Citizen status, same caste is preferable. Please send complete biodata and pictures at: doctordass@yahoo.com or doctor_daljit@ yahoo.com ********* Seeking suitable match for a 31 years old, highly educated, working as a COO, Sikh girl. Caste no bar, currently residing in Delhi, India. Contact: 0119198111-29363 (India) or Family in Canada: 778-7138399 (Baljit) ********* Wanted a decent man for a 42 years young Punjabi beautiful, looks like 34, well educated, 5”8, with a cute 12 year old child. Contact @604-862-0726 ********* Looking for well settled match around Vancouver for Punjabi Khatri Hindu professional qualified beautiful 5’4”, 45 yrs. old issueless divorcee Indian born Canadian Citizen girl. Only serious enquiry contact: 778-714-4615

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

28

"7& 4633&:

"7& -"/(-&:

45 4633&:

01&/ )064& 4"5 46/ 1.

01&/ )064& 4"5 46/ 1.

01&/ )064& 4"5 46/ 1.

#&% t #"5)4 t 4' -05

#&% t #"5)4 t 4'

#&% t #"5)4 t 4'

8FMDPNF UP %FTJSBCMF BOE DPOWFOJFOUMZ MPDBUFE JO UIF IFBSU PG 8FTU /FXUPO 'FBUVSJOH #FESPPNT XBTI SPPNT JODMVEJOH POF CFESPPN PO UIF NBJO ø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

3&&$& "7& $)*--*8"$,

3"7&/ 1- / 4633&:

45 4633&:

#&% t #"5) t 4'

#&% t #"5) t 4'

#&% t #"5)4 t 4'

*OWFTUPShT "MFSU 46#%*7*%&% -05 8*5) #"$, -"/& "$$&44 8*5) 1-" "11307&% 5XP #FESPPNT PO UIF NBJO øPPS XJUI #FESPPN VQTUBJST "MSFBEZ SF[POFE SFBEZ UP UFBS EPXO UIF -JWBCMF IPVTF EPXO TUBSU DPOTUSVDUJPO PS SFOU JU PVU OPX TUBSU DPOTUSVDUJPO OFYU ZFBS $VSSFOUMZ 5FOBOUFE PO NPOUI UP NPOUI #BTFT 5FOBOU XJMMJOH UP TUBZ (BSEOFShT EFMJHIU XJUI BNB[JOH BSUT BOE DSBGUT BMM Pò UIF MBSHF QBUJP

*OWFTUPShT "MFSU 6QEBUFE )PNF PO B 4R 'FFU -PU XJUI B GFFU XJEF GSPOU XJUI #FESPPNT 8BTISPPN JO #PMJWFS )FJHIUT (PPE DPOEJUJPO GPS -JWJOH OPX #VJME MBUFS 3PPG XBT EPOF JO 'VMM FYQPTVSF GPS MPU PG OBUVSBM MJHIU XJUI B IVHF CBDLZBSE 7FSZ DMPTF UP (VJMEGPSE .BMM 5 5 4VQFS .BSLFU 8BMNBSU &BTZ "DDFTT UP )JHIXBZ 5IF #FTU UIJOH JT UIBU UIJT QSPQFSUZ DPNFT XJUI B #BDL -BOF "DDFTT

8FMDPNF UP :PVS 'VUVSF ESFBN )PNF JO UIF NPTU EFTJSFE OFJHICPVSIPPE 4VMMJWBO 4UBUJPO 5IJT #FBVUJGVM 8FMM LFQU #FESPPN 8BTISPPN 5PXOIPNF GFBUVSFT XJUI B HPPE TJ[F -JWJOH 3PPN EJOJOH 3PPN XJUI h )JHI $FJMJOH -JWJOH 3PPN EJSFDUMZ XBMLT JO UP GFODFE CBDLZBSE 0QFO $PODFQU ,JUDIFO XJUI (SBOJUF $PVOUFSUPQT (FOFSPVT TJ[FE #FESPPNT PO UPQ øPPS XJUI .BTUFS FOTVJUF %PVCMF UBOEFN (BSBHF XJUI MPU PG DBCJOFUT GPS TUPSBHF -PUT PG 7JTJUPS 1BSLJOHT /FBSCZ "NFOJUJFT JODMVEF B TRGU DMVC IPVTF XJUI 065%003 100- TBVOB IPU UVC ZPHB TUVEJP HVFTU TVJUFT NVDI NPSF 7FSZ $MPTF UP TIPQQJOH USBOTJU )JHIXBZ #FMM $FOUFS

01&/ )064& 4"5 46/ 1.

508/-*/& 30"% "##054'03% 8FMM FTUBCMJTIFE 1SPEVDF (SPDFSZ 4UPSF JO B QSJNF BSFB XJUI OP DPNQFUJUJPO (SFBU PQQPSUVOJUZ UP CFDPNF B QSPVE PXOFS PG 4VO'BSN 'SBODIJTF (SFBU QPUFOUJBM UP FOIBODF UIF QSPöUBCJMJUZ PG BMSFBEZ SVOOJOH TVDDFTTGVM CVTJOFTT 'JOBM "QQSPWBM PG UIF GSBODIJTPS JT SFRVJSFE CFGPSF QVSDIBTF 1MFBTF DPOUBDU GPS NPSF JOGP

723 5($/7256 2) )5$6(5 9$//(< %2$5'

"%7"/5"(&4 50 -*45 8*5) 64

:DQW 7R %X\ <RXU 'UHDP +RPH ZLWK LQ \RXU EXGJHW"

t '3&& 1SPGFTTJPOBM 1IPUPHSBQIZ t '3&& "EWFSUJTJOH JO .VMUJQMF -BOHVBHFT t (VJEF ZPV UISPVHI t '3&& 7JSUVBM 1SPQFSUZ 5PVS t '3&& "EWFSUJTJOH PO 4PDJBM .FEJB BMM /FHPUJBUJPOT t '3&& 'VMM $PMPS 1SPQFSUZ #SPDIVSF t '3&& (BUIFSJOH PG /FDFTTBSZ %PDVNFOUT BOE B MPU NPSF

8F MM HFU ZPV UIF CFTU EFBM XJUI MPUT PG PQUJPOT

:DQW 7R 6HOO \RXU +RPH )DVWHU DQG IRU 7RS ""

&$// 12: )25 $ )5(( 12 2%/,*$7,21 0$5.(7 (9$/8$7,21 2) <285 3523(57<

6+$6+, 0$'$1 ( 0$,/ ,1)2#6+$6+,0$'$1 &$ ::: 6+$6+,0$'$1 &$

/2:(67 0257*$*( 5$7(6 *8$5$17(('

0(0%(5 2)

12 &5(',7 %$' &5(',7 12 352%/(0 8SWR )LQDQFLQJ RQ 5HVLGHQWLDO 3URSHUWLHV ZLWK /LPLWHG ,QFRPH 9HULILFDWLRQ &RPPHUFLDO 0RUWJDJHV )LUVW 7LPH %X\HUV (TXLW\ 7DNH 2XWV 5HQHZDOV 'HEW &RQVROLGDWLRQ 5HILQDQFHV 9DULDEOH 5DWH 6SHFLDOV &DVK %DFN 6SHFLDOV 3ULYDWH 0RUWJDJHV 5DWH +ROGV XSWR GD\V 7UXFN /HDVLQJ

7RQ\ +XQGDO

<HDUV RI /HQGLQJ ([SHULHQFH

July 16, 2022

Volume 30

WK $YHQXH 6XUUH\ ( WRQ\#D[LVPWJ FD ZZZ WRQ\KXQGDO FD

Number 28 Ph.: 604-502-6100 Fax: 604-501-6111 Email: voicerealtyads@gmail.com

High Mortgage Rates Keeping Potential Buyers Sidelined

Buying or Selling...

VANCOUVER, BC: The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,136 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June 2022, a decrease of 35.7 per cent from June 2021. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $951,105, a 4.6 per cent increase from $909,657 recorded in June 2021. Total sales dollar volume was $6.8 billion, a 32.8 per cent decline from the same time last year.

“While a still growing economy and robust population growth point to strong demand, it is increasingly difficult to satisfy that demand at current interest rates,” said BCREA Chief Economist. “As a result, sales activity across the province, but especially in more expensive markets, continues to slow.”

For the second straight month, year-overyear provincial active listings rose, with listing in June 16.4 per cent higher than this time last year. While active listings remain below what is typical for a balanced mar-

Call for all your real estate need and a FREE EVALUATION of your property • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INVESTMENT • LAND ASSEMBLY • FARM LAND • TOWN HOUSE • CONDOMINIUMS • WAREHOUSE • APARTMENTS

SEARCH. FINANCE. BUY. LIVE.

604 724 6000 WWW.AKSHAYSINGLA.COM

Manufacturers Of Quality Cabinetry ket, some markets and housing types have tipped into balanced or even buyers’ market territory as sharply higher mortgage rates push potential buyers to the sidelines.

Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume was down 17 per cent to $53.5 billion compared with the same period in 2021.

Residential unit sales were down 27.6 per cent to 51,202 units, while the average MLS® residential price was up 14 per cent to $1.05 million.

“Celebrating 30 years in Business” Sohan Singh Bhogal

S i n g l e Fa m i l y H o m e s M u l t i Fa m i l y P r o j e c t s Hi-rise Apartments

Ph: (604) 597-0364 • Fax: (604) 597-2638

13375 comber way, Surrey, BC V3W 5V8 Canada, www.sunrisekitchens.com info@sunrisekitchens.com

e. l a s k o o yB

E V SA DATERotar E ty i r H T ha g

ust

Au

C

Rotary Club of White Rock CHARITY BOOK SALE

Aug 26 & 27: Aug 28 & 29: Aug 30:

10am – 7pm Books $3 each 10am – 4pm Books $2 each 10am – 4pm $10 / bag

Please bring your own bags

Peace Arch Curling Centre 1475 Anderson St, White Rock Free Parking Available BOOK DONATIONS WELCOME: DROP OFF at the Book Sale Tens of Thousands of Books!

The Rotary Club of White Rock is part of Rotary Interna onal and all of the funds raised at the Booksale go back into suppor ng projects in the Community.

For more informa on: www.whiterockrotary.org

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

30

MORTGAGE AT YOUR DOORSTEP EBSTIBOCBJOT!SPZBMQBDJGJD DPN HR 5 YEARS FIXED HR 5 YEARS VARIABLE

4.89 4.15%

*

%

453&&5 4633&:

Ph.: 604-503-9696 212-8028 128 St. Surrey BC

453&&5 4633&:

/&8 -*45*/(

*

*Rates may change without notice*Some conditions apply

PRIVATE FUNDS AVAILABLE • Purchase with as low as 5% Down • First Time Home Buyer • Renewal & Re�nance • Self Employed • New Immigrants • Rental & Investment Properties • Special Alt-A programs for self employed

#&% t #"5) t 42'5

#&% t #"5) t 42'5

h4VSSFZ .FBEPXTh 7FSZ TQBDJPVT CSJHIU CFE UPXOIPVTF VQ EPXO PS 3FD SPPN XJUI GVMM CBUI CBUIT 6QEBUFE OFX XJOEPXT OFX QBJOU MBNJOBUF GMPPSJOH OFX CBUI GJYUVSFT 1SJWBUF ZBSE GPS CBSCFRVF PS TUPSBHF *ODM DMVC IPVTF PVUEPPS TXJNNJOH QPPM QMBZHSPVOE 0OMZ h ZFBST PMEh SPPG BOE OFX GFODF &BTZ BDDFTT UP USBOTQPSUBUJPO /PSEFM 8BZ (BUFXBZ )BMG CMPDL 4DIPPM &BTZ UP HP UP 7BODPVWFS BOE )XZ *EFBM GPS HSPXJOH GBNJMZ 1FUT $FOUSF -PDBUJPO $BMM GPS BQQPJOUNFOUT

7FSZ CSJHIU CFESPPN MFWFM CBUISPPN OJDF LJUDIFO MBSHF GBNJMZ SPPN EPXOTUBJST -BSHF CFESPPN BOE CBUISPPN BOE FBUJOH BSFB (SFBU GBNJMZ DPNQMFY 4VSSFZ .FBEPXT $FOUSBMMZ MPDBUFE $MPTF UP TDIPPMT USBOTQPSUBUJPO TIPQQJOH FBTZ BDDFTT UP /PSEFM 8BZ (BUFXBZ TLZUSBJO TUBUJPO GSFTIMZ QBJOUFE OFX IBSEXPPE GMPPST BNFOJUJFT JODMVEJOH DMVCIPVTF GFODFE CBDLZBSE BOE PVUEPPS TXJNNJOH QPPM 4IPXJOH XJUI BQQPJOUNFOUT QMFBTF DBMM

"4,*/( 0/-:

"4,*/( 0/-:

/FX -JTUJOH $PNJOH 4PPO 6OJU 4U 4VSSFZ

#&"65: 4"-0/ '03 4"-& */ 7"/$067&3

7&3: #64: $&/53"- -0$"5*0/ 3&(6-"3 $-*&/54 &9$&--&/5 */$0.& 4R 'U 4UBUJPOT *UBMJBO .JSSPS *UBMJBO 4UBUJPO 1FOU $IBJS .BOJ 5BCMF SPPNT GPS 8BYJOH 'BDJBM 3PPN )BJS $VU

#FE CBUI -FWFM UPXOIPVTF 1MFBTF DBMM GPS JOGPSNBUJPO

1"/03"." 3*%(&

MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL

212-8028 128 St., Surrey BC • Email: sonali@krimsonmortgages.com

-&7&- )0.& 8*5) '6--: '*/*4)&% #"4&.&/54

6OJRVF XFMM LFQU MFWFM IPNF XJUI CJH MPU GVMMZ GJOJTIFE CBTFNFOU MBSHF CFESPPN CBUISPPN BOE NBTUFS CFESPPN +BDV[[J 0O UIF NBJO GMPPS POF FYUSB CFESPPN XJUI GVMM CBUI POF FYUSB QPXEFS SPPN MBSHF DPWFSFE TVOEFDL 7FSZ OJDF GBNJMZ OFJHICPVSIPPE OFBS UP MFWFM TDIPPM FBTZ BDDFTT UP 7BODPVWFS BOE 3JDINPOE )XZ

QUICK APPROVALS WITH NO HASSELS

604-779-1400 • 604-503-9696

1MFBTF DBMM GPS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO

"4,*/( 0/-:

NJM

/FX -JTUJOH JO (SFBUFS 7BODPVWFS $BMM GPS .PSF %FUBJMT

7UXVWHG QDPH LQ WKH &RPPXQLW\

3BK +BOEB

35(&

&NBJM SKBOEB !IPUNBJM DPN " 453&&5 4633&:

"7&/6& 4633&:

453&&5 4633&:

"7&/6& %&-5"

.5 8"%%*/(50/ "7&/6& "##054'03%

/&8 -*45*/(

#FE t #BUI t 4' MPU

#FE t #BUI t 4' -PU

#FE t #BUI t 4'

#FE t #BUI t 4'

#FE t #BUI t 4'

*OWFTUPST %FWFMPQFST "-&35 TRGU MPU GPS .JE 3JTF UJNFT '"3 DPOEP EFWFMPQNFOU VOEFS $JUZ $FOUSF 1MBO $PSOFS MPU XJUI BDDFTTFT GSPN TJEF )PVTF OFFE 5-$ .JOVUFT XBML UP $FOUSBM $JUZ NBMM 4LZUSBJO TUBUJPOT 4VSSFZ $FOUSBM BOE ,JOH (FPSHF CVT TUBUJPOT TDIPPMT 3FD $FOUSF MJCSBSZ )PMMBOEF 1BSL 4'6 ,16 UIF $JUZ )BMM IPTQJUBM BOE BMM LJOE PG BNFOJUZ 3BSFMZ BWBJMBCMF QSPQFSUZ U P I P M E G P S Q P U F O U J B M M B O E BTTFNCMZ EFWFMPQNFOU

8FTU /FXUPO 4UPSFZ 5PXOIPVTF XJUI CFESPPNT BOE CBUISPPNT .BJO GMPPS IBWF -JWJOH SPPN EJOJOH SPPN ,JUDIFO BOE &BUJOH BSFB " C P W F C F E S P P N T G V M M CBUISPPNT BOE -BVOESZ 8BMLJOH EJTUBODF TDIPPM BOE DMPTF UP BMM "NFOJUJFT -PDBUFE OFYU UP (VSV /BOBL 4JLI 5FNQMF BOE 4DPUU 3PBE 4 I P Q Q J O H $ F O U S F " M M NFBTVSFNFOUT BSF BQQSPYJNBUF CVZFS UP WFSJGZ

2VFFO .BSZ 1BSL BSFB $PSOFS 6OJU 4' XJUI MJWJOH 'BNJMZ SPPN %PVCMF TJEF CZ TJEF HBSBHF #FE CBUI UPXOIPVTF JO 1BSBEJTF -BOF MPDBUFE DFOUSBMMZ UP BMM BNFOJUJFT BOE TDIPPM .BJO GMPPS CJH LJUDIFO TQBDJPVT 'BNJMZ %JOJOH BOE -JWJOH BSFB 5IF VOJU PGGFST CJH QBUJPT PO UIF GSPOU SFBS CBDL 6QTUBJST CJH TJ[F .BTUFS #FESPPN XJUI FOTVJUF BOE PUIFS HPPE TJ[F #ESNT XJUI DPNNPO CBUI VQHSBEFT EPOF JO XJUI OFX DIBOEFMJFST BQQMJBODFT 8BMLJOH EJTUBODF UP

/PSUI %FMUB 4DPUUEBMF 4UPSZ CBTFNFOU IPNF XJUI 4RGU MPU .BJO GMPPS IBWF #FESPPN CBUISPPNT -JWJOH SPPN EJOJOH SPPN FBUJOH BSFB , J UDIFO #BTFNFOU IBWF CFESPPNT -JWJOH SPPN BOE 'VMM #BUI SPPN XBMLJOH EJTUBODF CPUI 4DIPPM BOE $MPTF BMM "NFOJUJFT "MM NFBTVSFNFOUT BSF BQQSPYJNBUF CVZFS UP WFSJGZ

8 F T U " C C P U T G P S E 1 F S G F D U PQQPSUVOJUZ GPS GJSTU UJNF IPNF CVZFST BOE JOWFTUPST 4QBDJPVT CFE CBUI HSPVOE GMPPS DPSOFS VOJU XJUI B MPU PG XJOEPXT BOE MPUT PG TVOMJHIU #JH NBTUFS CFESPPN XJUI XBML JO DMPTFU BOE FOTVJUF CBUI 3FBTPOBCMF TJ[F TFDPOE CFESPPN XJUI DMPTFU 4QBDJPVT MJWJOH SPPN XJUI MBSHF LJUDIFO 4NBMM DPSOFS EFTL GPS PGGJDF VTF *O TVJUF MBVOESZ FMFDUSJD GJSFQMBDF $PNFT XJUI VOEFSHSPVOE QBSLJOH BOE TUSFFU QBSLJOH BU UIF GSPOU 0OF TUPSBHF

"4,*/( 0/-:

"4,*/( 0/-:

"4,*/( 0/-:

"4,*/( 0/-:

"4,*/( 0/-:

&3

07

(

*/

, "4

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

31

19374 72A AVENUE, SURREY CLAYTON BEAUTY - Well kept 2 Storey with Basement home with Excellent oor plan with bright, spacious layout with high ceiling throughout the main oor.

Formal dining and den, remarkable covered entrance and large den with 12' ceiling, huge open concept kitchen, good size island and pantry to please the home chef. Master bedroom with double doors, huge walk-in closet and good size 5 piece ensuite. Beautiful front porch and good size fenced backyard with 2 car driveway and double garage. Awesome huge 3 bedroom Basement suite with Private Entry.

ASKING

$1,799,000

7 BED • 4 BATHS • 3,450 SQ.FT.

Gas Station in Richmond for Sale.

For more information call : 604-724-6000 #7 11077 RAVINE ROAD, SURREY

ASKING

$760,000

1698 SLATER AVENUE, KAMLOOPS

ASKING

$750,000

#34 15030 28 AVENUE, SURREY

ASKING

$1,159,900

259 HOLLY AVENUE, KAMLOOPS

ASKING

$675,000

8134 112A STREET DELTA

Great investment property

56-8168 136A ST, SURREY

ASKING

$795,000

5533 CHESTNUT CRE, LADNER

ASKING

$1,325,000

16669 31B, SOUTH SURREY

ASKING

$2,640,000

5192 MANOR ST, BURNABY

ASKING

$1,567,000

Buy or Sell your house with me...

I will pay the legal fee of that house!!

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

32

CHANDRA SHARMA PREC, AMP

MORTGAGE

KULWANT ATWAL BHAJAN ATWAL

WESTCOAST REALTY

604.720.6965

4.99%

*

PRIVATE MORTGAGE

AVOID FORECLOSURE !! NEED MONEY?

GOODIT HAVE BAD CREDIT OR NO CREDIT OR NO JOB? OWN A HOME? CRED I CAN GET YOU MONEY WITHIN 48 HOURS! CALL ME NOW!

ASKING $499,900

8%

7704 125 STREET, SURREY Basement entry home on very quiet street. Renovated whole house. Total 5 bedrooms and 3 washrooms and big Rec Room. 2 basement suites forVery good Rental income for Mortgage helper.

New kitchen, cabinets, ooring, paint and new washrooms.

Central location, walkingdistance to Schools, shopping and parks , mustseeinside.All3kitchensarenew.

*

BA CREDD IT

5 Bed | 3 Bath | 1944 Sq Ft

PRIVATE MORTGAGES *

QUICK APPROVAL & NO BANK RULES !!

ASKING $1,399,000

PREREGISTER YOUR HOUSE TO SAVE MONEY UPTO 15K & GUARANTEED SOLD PLEASE CALL 604.773.8426

iemwndwr Aqy BrosymMd syvwvW vwsqy swfI qzrbykwr tIm nUM Xwd r~Ko

Malkeet S. Saran

Pushpinder Kaur Saran

604.762.8400 E: Deepsaran62@gmail.com

#104,13049-76 Ave. Surrey BC 604.596.1800

604-825-1400 E: Malkeetsinghsaran@gmail.com www.malkeetsinghsaran.com

1415 164 STREET, SURREY

5497 188 STREET, SURREY

INVESTOR ALERT!!

Investor alert or hold it for future ! Immaculate, updated rancher situated on a 60 x 132 ( 7970 square foot) corner lot. Minutes to Highway 99, the US Border, beaches and public transportation. Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms with large kitchen (renovated with Quartz Kitchen counters) conveniently off the living room and dinning room (vaulted ceilings that give a wonderful open airy feeling). Enclosed solarium opening onto a large deck facing west. Perfect for year round entertaining. RV parking, two car garage and fully fenced and treed yard. Open for your ideas. Call for private showing ASKING

LOT FOR SALE Ready to build lot, which will take 3 story home.

Lot Size : 55x167 (9287 SqFt) Corner lot. Ready to build, looking for your ideas, lose to everything and the only lot available in the area.

$1,399,000

ASKING

100 Y E A R S S I N C E

1 9 1 3

$1,999,000

** SOME CONDITIONS APPLY

5 YEAR FIXED

ASKING $1,350,000

OPEN HOUSE

For more information or to view please call -

ASKING $4.7 MILLION For more info/view please call - 604.720.6965

SAT & SUN : 2-4 PM

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 659 Sq Ft Convenient Condo living in the Atria . Live comfortably in a spacious open concept unit. Featuring granite counter tops throughout stainless steel appliances, elegant laminate hardwood ooring, high end xtures , extra high ceiling in living room plus much more. Large balcony for refreshment.

ATRIA is placed conveniently in Upper Delta, close to every amenities,allwithinwalkingdistance,plusenjoytheadded convenience all of club ATRIA. Amenity Room, Gym, underground parkingand storagelocker. Very easy access to HWY 91. This is a good rental investment, a beautiful home for rsttimehomebuyerordownsizers.

Nicely kept and updated, long time owner situated on the edge of central city hub and University District. 3 bedroomsrancherwithalarge,garage/shop,hugelot fully fenced 8715 SF. Updated kitchen cabinets and bathroom.Secondaryschool,1blockto Skytrainbus,5 minutes to Khalsa School, built it or enjoy this well lovedhome.

★ Currently making $250,000+ per year with xed clientele. ★ 30 year old Business. ★ The owner is also willing to train.

Fully Rented out, Office is on Top oor and Retail on the ground oor.

*

406 7511 120 STREET, DELTA

W NE TING LIS

Buy Railing Business OR Buy The Business with The Building.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE IN BURNABY

4.15%

Ph: 604-572-3005

3 Bed | 1 Bath | 8715 Sq Ft Lot

$629,000

5 YEAR VARIABLE

10288 128A STREET, SURREY

106-7565 132 St, Surrey

NEW WESTMINSTER

This Beauty is conveniently located a block away from Scott Road. Quality Built two beds, two full baths home has an open oor plan with BRIGHT patio!!!. The building is reconstructed and came out to be better than the original. Easy Access to all major highways, shopping, public transit, and all other amenities. Walking distance to the elementary school.

MORTGAGE RATES:

*Save Commission & Get Sold Guaranteed *We Help First Time Buyers (Receive $5K) *SOME CONDITIONS APPLY

BIG MONEY OPPORTUNITY AWAITS !!

SATURDAY & SUN DAY 2-4 PM

ASKING ONLY

AMEX REALTY FRASERIDGE

* Some Conditions apply. *Rates Subject To Change without Notice .

I HAVE A LOT OF CLIENTS LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SELL, PLEASE CALL ME FIRST. I CAN GET YOU TOP $$$

OPEN HOUSE

604 716 2135 604-773-8426

New Immigrants and Self-employed Accommodated Average monthly payment on $100000 mortgage = $400

GET FUNDING IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS !!*

#115 8183 121A STREET, SURREY

PREC

Best Rates Best Advice

*SOME CONDITIONS APPL

CALL ME FOR GREAT DEALS ON FORCLOSURE HOMES.

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES

*broker or lender fee may apply.

604-720-6965

CALL ME FIRST FOR

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

33

-*45 50 4&-- 7"/$067&3 6150 4633&:

$FMFCSBUJOH OE ZFBS PG ZPVS 5SVTU

'BTUFTU 4FMM 2VJDLFTU 1VSDIBTF #VZ PS 4FMM XJUI $POmEFODF $BMM OPX GPS BMM ZPVS 3FBM &TUBUF OFFET /P 0CMJHBUJPO '3&& $POTVMUBUJPO 4&--&34

#6:&34

-*45 50 4&-- %*453&44 4"-&4 130'*5 5",&34 61(3"%*/( %08/(3"%*/(

'*345 5*.& #6:&34 */7&45034 #"/,3615 4"-&4 13& 4"-& $0/%04 %3&". )0.&4

#VZFST 4FMMFST 3FGFSSBMT 8FMDPNFE

*Subject to credit approval. Conditions and restrictions apply. CIBC reserves the right to amend or terminate any or all of the products, services or associated offers, including pricing or interest rates at anytime and without advance notice, unless otherwise required by law, regulationor agreement. Physician& Surgeon/Dental/Optometry practising professionals must be registered with their respective provincial practice regulatory bodies, subject to conditions and restrictions. † This Limited time cash back offer is valid until April 30, 2022 based on application date and available for mortgage loans for rst time home buyers, mortgage loans for new purchase, or mortgage loans that are transferred to CIBC from another nancial institution. Mortgage loans must be funded within 120 days of application date. Mortgage loan must have a principal amount of $100,000 or more, and be either a CIBC Fixed-Rate Closed Mortgage loan with a term of 4 years or more or a 5-year CIBCVariable Flex Mortgage loan. A personal CIBC chequing account from which pre-authorized mortgage payments are made is required. Qualifying clientswill receive $3,000 onamortgage loanamountof$750,000ormore,$2,000onamortgageloanof$500,000-749,999,$1,200onamortgageloanof$300,000-$499,999,or$1,000onamortgageloanof$100,000-$299,999.Cashbackwillbedeposited in the personal CIBC chequing account 6-8 weeks after funding. Other conditions and restrictions apply. Ask us for details. Cash back offer ends April 30, 2022. Offer is subject to credit approval and may be changed or withdrawn at any time,withoutnotice.Ifyouhaveaneligiblehighratiomortgage, youmayalsoqualifyforaspeciallowrate.Talktousto ndouthow.TheCIBClogoisatrademarkofCIBC.C0031206/21

24 11267 133 STREET, SURREY

11630 72A AVE, DELTA

4 BEDS, 3 BATHS, 1245 SF

2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

ASKING $1,098,000

PRE-BOOK YOUR HOUSE Pre-sale opportunity coming up on Scott Road.

Call me for details.

Brand New 3 bedroom and 2.5 Baths, Plus Den (big enough for Bedroom) townhome Large double side by side garage, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, fully fenced private back yard. centrally located for commuter - minutes to New Westminster, easy access to Hwy 17, hwy 1, Surrey Central Mall, SFU, Walmart, T&T, close proximity to sky-train access. Will be ready for move in occupancy in one month.

Great investment ppt located in Scottsdale Area. Clean flat 4 bed and 2.5 baths well maintained. Property is tenanted and tenancy ends in Feb 2023. Close to both levels of schools, transit, easy access to Alex Fraser Bridge. Property is can be a part of land assembly to build townhomes in the future. Buyer to verify.

ASKING $1,785,000

Looking for Private Funds?

Provide Private Funds?

Time to Refinancing and take equity out?

CALL SIMER @ 778-862-9798

TOWNHOUSE SITE FOR SALE Townhouse sites available in Chilliwack.

Pl call fr details.

ASKING $250,000 WITH PLA

FREE HOME EVALUATION UNDER NO OBLIGATION

INDER ARORA 9453 120 St #202, Delta, BC V4C 6S2 Ph.: 778-564-3008

PREC*

604.418.9798 Email: inderc2c@gmail.com

Build Your Dream Home

By Listing Here And Save Money!!

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

34

PRIVA TE MORTGAGES

Bank Turndown?

NO WORRIES... WE CAN HELP! Easily available Private mortgage could be just what you need.

Up to $5 million available $10,000 to $1 million in just 24 Hours

Call today to get started

SANJEEV KATYAL 604.767.5194 info@katyalmortgage.ca W W W . K AT YA L M O R T G A G E . C A

COMMON SENSE HEALTH – W. GIFFORD-JONES, MD AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES

Saturday, July 16, 2022 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main

35

Online grocery shopping a cause for concern

2 diabetes is punishing their chances for a long, healthy life.

It’s not just sugar. It’s too many calories and lack of exercise as well.

Shop smart. Monitor weight daily by stepping on a scale. See if your stools float. And, read more at www.docgiff.com about ways to ensure a healthier and longer life.

FOOD products in stores are changing.

Shoppers easily find more processed, attractively packaged, and conveniently prepared meals. With online shopping, the way these products are now selected and put in the cart has changed too. For that, consumers may be paying more than just the price of inflation.

Online food shopping has become the norm for many people. Home delivery of groceries may be a convenience, but consumers are losing their moment of discernment. Even if online customers take the time to click through product pages checking nutritional information, in-store shopping assistants frequently turn to substitute products and don’t take notice when ingredients in products have changed.

Food deliveries arrive with frequent surprises. “That’s not what I ordered,” must be among the pandemic’s defining phrases.

Online grocery shopping is a double-edged sword. It may increase healthy choices by reducing unhealthy impulse purchases and help overcome food access limitations for some. But it also increases unhealthy choices due to consumers’ reluctance, for example, to purchase fresh produce online.

High fiber cereal is a good start on a grocery list. Regular consumption of high-fiber, lowsugar cereal is associated with lower risk of obesity and diabetes. When online purchases result in the delivery of cereals sweetened with sucralose, sugar, and syrup, one could argue it’s safer to eat the box!

Changes in the way food makes it to market and to the table call for more vigilance by consumers. Kids and parents fail to realize that more processed foods, more calories from sugar, and more salt for preservation and taste are the start of future trouble.

A focus on fiber alone tells an important story. Most North Americans consumers are eating less than 10-15 grams of fiber a day.

But the recommended intake is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Take a look at your bowel movement. If the content floats, you’re getting sufficient fiber.

Insufficient fiber is associated with a higher risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which in turn lead to greater risk of heart attack, blindness, kidney failure and losing a leg due to hardening of arteries.

Millions of people suffer from chronic constipation due to a lack of fiber. Grunting through bowel movements can trigger small hernias in the large bowel that may cause inflammation, sometimes perforation of the intestines and emergency surgery. Remember, no surgeon can guarantee a risk-free operation.

Years ago, Dr. Denis Burkitt, an English researcher, reported that African societies consuming large amounts of fiber did not suffer from constipation or appendicitis.

Later Dr. Thomas L Cleaves, a surgeon aboard the battleship King George V, was suffering from constipation. So were the sailors. Unprocessed brand cured Cleaves and the sailors.

What’s the magic of fiber? It holds water in the digestive system, producing stools soft as toothpaste. Fiber is filling, decreasing the hunger reflex. Drinks containing the equivalent of eight teaspoons of sugar have no effect on satisfying the appetite. The solution: eat an apple, loaded with fiber.

Knowing what you want is also knowing what you must give up to get it. Say no to sugar laden cereals. Getting this message through, especially to parents, is not easy.

But setting the course for obesity and Type

The Aga Khan University. She worked for ten years in the Human Development sectors at

the World Bank, including health policy and economics, nutrition, and population health.

Visit www.docgiff.com. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones Dr. Ken Walker (Gifford-Jones) is a graduate of the University of Toronto and The Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University and in Gynecology at Harvard.

Diana MacKay writes in collaboration with her father under the pen name, Diana Gifford-Jones. Diana is Special Advisor with

3FBM &TUBUF .PSUHBHF #SPLFS $PVSTF XJUI 61 50 %"5& 4UVEZ .BUFSJBM

JO XFFLT

:( 7($&+ <28 ,1 381-$%, $/62

-FBSO &BTJFS BOE 'BTUFS JO TNBMM HSPVQ DMBTTFT 5BLF BEWBOUBHF PG %BJMZ .PDL 5FTU UP QBTT UIF FYBN FBTJMZ

(V,1 S0MCE, LY#F Y, LV.CDX1G\ Ka_

/ !/0%)+*%!

ĝ

, SDVVHG 5HDO (VWDWH VXSSOHPHQW H[DP LQ RQH ZHHN DIWHU WDNLQJ FRDFKLQJ IURP 6XUH 6KRW /HDUQLQJ &HQWUH 7KHLU GDLO\ 0RFN 7HVW DQG XS WR GDWH QRWHV KHOSHG PH RXW WR SDVV WKH H[DP LQ ıUVW DWWHPSW 5,1.8 %+$7,$

)((6

0251,1* (9(1,1* &/$66(6 021'$< 72 )5,'$<

21/,1( &/$66(6 $5( $/62 $9$,/$%/(

3/($6( &$// '((3 )25 025( ,1)2

685( 6+27

/($51,1* &(17(5

675((7 6855(<

Indo-Canadian Voice Main | Saturday, July 16, 2022

36

HUGHES & COMPANY LAW CORPORATION EXPERIENCE • INTEGRITY • RESULTS

www.hughesco.com

• CONVEYANCING • REAL ESTATE • WILL & ESTATES • PERSONAL INJURY • CORPORATE • GENERAL LITIGATION

CEDRIC HUGHES LAWYER Over 20 years serving the community

4.9 STAR

Link! hughesco.com for reviews

REVIEW !

604.602.1828 MAIN OFFICE: 505-777 W. BROADWAY, VANCOUVER SURREY OFFICE: 7164, 120 ST, SURREY (BY APPOINTMENT PLEASE) Email: cedric_hughes@hughesco.com AND Service provided at Business Centres throughout the Fraser Valley and British Columbia.

Remote Location? No Problem. We will come to you !