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Police have identified those involved in Surrey drug turf conflict and are watching them closely BY RATTAN MALL SURREY RCMP along with Delta Police and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) continue with their “focused enforcement” to rein in the two groups that are battling it out over the drug lines, resulting in a decline in the brazen shootings in the past weeks. Indeed, it’s a miracle that there has been only one fatality in spite of dozens of shootings and injuries, both at night and in broad daylight, since April – that of Arun Paul Singh Bains, 22, nephew of MLA Harry Bains, who was shot dead at 126th Street and 88 Avenue on April 19. Police said he was known to be associated to the people connected to the street level drug trade conflict. Surrey RCMP Cpl. Scotty Schumann told The VOICE on Thursday: “We believe we’ve identified the people that are involved in the conflict although we haven’t laid charges per se in the shootings, but after identifying those people we are watching them closely and taking a zero tolerance as far as any other offences they may commit.” Since April 1, police have: * arrested 514 people * seized 76 weapons, 12 of which

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MOST politicians have the foot and mouth disease as in “put their (awkward) feet in their (BIG) mouths” because they will grab at any opportunity to get some publicity. Vancouver South MP Wai Young, who seems to be in trouble as last week’s poll in her riding suggested, now faces more hassles as the CBC revealed on Tuesday that two weeks ago she waxed eloquent about the Harper government, comparing it to Jesus

(only an idiot would have said that!) – and blaming our spy agency – CSIS – for knowing about the 1985 Air India bombing in advance but failing to inform the RCMP because of legal reasons. According to the CBC, she said: “”CSIS knew or heard that there was a bomb on board this plane. But because of the strict laws that government departments have, they cannot share information between departments.… Because they couldn’t share that information with the RCMP, the RCMP could not act to take that bomb off that plane. Today, with C-51, they will be able to share that information.” Of course, that is factually INCORRECT!

Wai Young Photo by Chandra Bodalia That CSIS and RCMP had their own hassles that basically screwed up the Air India investigation is another story. Basically, Young was talking up the hated Bill C-51 – Harper’s anti-terror legislation for election propaganda – at the

Harvest City Church. CBC reported that she said: “If Bill C-51 had been in place 30 years ago, Air India would never have happened. Those some 400 lives would have been saved.” As the CBC pointed out, the inquiry under retired Supreme Court justice John Major found that there was a lack of coordination between CSIS and the RCMP and recommended that both agencies report to a national security adviser. But the Harper government ignored that recommendation. Young then announced that she doesn’t read newspapers anymore! Really? Then why does she send all those press releases and advertise-

ments? Lack of coordination here? Like that between CSIS and RCMP earlier? The left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing? Young, when exposed, had no choice but to email this statement to the CBC: “I misspoke with regards to the investigation of the Air India bombing.… I regret this error.” In this age of high tech, politicians should know everything can be recorded anywhere – and then conveniently used or misused. With the Conservatives, the NDP and the Liberals running neck and neck, expect things to get NASTIER everywhere!!!

‘Thatcher wanted to prosecute Sikh who incited Indira’s killing’ London (IANS): Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher had pressed the prosecutors to level charges against a Britain-based Sikh who incited the assassination of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, The Independent reported on Thursday, citing secret government papers. The documents, released at the National Archives in Kew in London, revealed that Thatcher became exasperated after police and prosecutors said there were

Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s body lies in state in New Delhi.

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ly. Chauhan – a militant who predicted Gandhi’s death at the hands of her Sikh bodyguards in 1984 – had said in a BBC interview that she and her family would be “beheaded”, the report said. Sir Robert Wade-Gery, the then British High Commissioner in India, had warned that Britain’s relations with India were in danger over Chauhan’s presence on British soil. The diplomat wrote: “If this (assassination) happens

while we are still tolerating Chauhan, the effect on all our interests here could catastrophic. Lives and property could be lost as well as contracts and influence.” The former Conservative prime minister said she did not understand why Chauhan, who was the founder of a movement campaigning for an independent Sikh state and moved to Britain in 1971, managed to avoid being charged with inciting violence.

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Former Surrey resident Amardeep Singh Ahluwalia who was murdered in Kelowna brother-in-law of minister Amrik Virk KELOWNA RCMP say that the 47-year-old man who was found murdered in his Feedham Avenue home in Black Mountain on July 7 at 12:40 a.m. is Amardeep Ahluwalia, a Kelowna resident. Media have identified him as the brother-in-law of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Minister

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Amrik Virk. Virk’s office said in a statement: “My wife has lost a brother, and my daughters have lost an uncle. We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who have shared their condolences, and I thank you in advance for respecting our privacy in this time of grief.” Police believe that this was a

targeted incident and that there is no danger to the public. Some more information is expected to be released soon by the RCMP, Constable Steve Holmes told The VOICE on Tuesday. A local newspaper reported that an area resident said the victim’s girlfriend fled to a neighbour’s house that night

and had her restraints cut off. It also said that according to another person, Ahluwalia had moved to the city from Surrey five years ago and was unemployed. Police are asking anyone with information to contact Kelowna RCMP. A tip line has been set up at 250-470-6236 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-5477.

Canadian NRI kills brother in Punjab over property dispute, incident captured on CCTV Chandigarh (IANS): A sarpanch (village headman) was shot dead at point blank range by his Non-Resident Indian (NRI) brother, with whom he had a property dispute, outside a gym in Ludhiana city on Tuesday, police said. The victim, Bhupinder Singh, who was a leader of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal and sarpanch of Jhammat village in Ludhiana district, was accosted by his brother Narinder Singh, who is a Canadian citizen. The sarpanch, who was sitting inside his Toyota Innova multiutility vehicle and was waiting

for the gym to open, was shot at least five times by his brother with a pistol from point blank range. Bhupinder, 45, was taken to a

nearby hospital by the gym owner and others but doctors there declared him dead. The whole incident was captured on the gym’s CCTV.

The CCTV footage also showed another person, later identified as Soni, coming near the Innova and firing more shots at Bhupinder.

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Shots fired at front window of Surrey business, COBS Bread SEVERAL shots were fired at the front window of a business, COBS Bread, in the 18800-block of Fraser Highway at about 2:12 a.m. on Sunday. There were three bullet holes in the windows and the front door was shattered. Surrey RCMP said shell casings were

recovered on the scene. Officers conducted neighbourhood canvassing and spoke with several witnesses to obtain further information. Police said the investigation is still in its early stages, but initial indications are that this incident is a random act. Luckily, no one was injured in

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Two found dead in Coquitlam THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team were on scene on Friday in Coquitlam where two people were found dead on Thursday. Just after 2 p.m. on July 16, Coquitlam RCMP were called to a home in the Westwood Plateau area after reports were received of two people found dead in a residence.

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Mystery surrounds Vancouver City employee Hanif Jessa’s murder, police continue to seek witnesses

EVEN as the flag at Vancouver City Hall flew at half-mast on Thursday in honour of slain employee Hanif Jessa, 53, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced they are continuing to seek witnesses in his shooting death and pursuing a number of tips and that they have no suspect. Jessa was shot in his vehicle outside of his residence on the 7900 block of Wickham Place at approximately noon on July 15 (Wednesday). A neighbour told the media that she heard some shouting and then a pop followed by more shouting and two more pops. Another neighbour told the media that Jessa was shot in the presence of his son who was screaming in shock. IHIT Sgt. Stephanie Ashton said: “This investigation has raised concerns throughout the Lower Mainland [and] we want to remind the public that we are treating this homicide investigation with the seriousness it deserves and the public can be assured all possible steps are being taken to address their concerns by conducting a thorough and detailed investigation.” She added: “At this point investigators believe this to be a targeted attack and are speaking with a number of witnesses. IHIT is working closely with Burnaby RCMP in order to determine a definitive motive for the shooting. “IHIT is concentrating our efforts to identify any and all evidence in order to shed some light on the events preceding Mr. Jessa’s death. These investigations take time and it may be several days before updates will be provided.” Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT tipline by calling 1877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at

ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If you wish to remain anonymous provide your anonymous tip information on the web at solvecrime.ca or by phone at 1800-222-8477.

SOME more information on the victim emerged when Abby Jan Dharamsey of U.K. tweeted on Thursday: “Very saddened & grief stricken to be informed about tragic death of #HanifJessa, my cousin’s husband in Burnaby yesterday.” He also tweeted: “Conscientious dedicated easygoing fellow who would light up a place with his jokes. Family man with two 20 something boys.” The Province newspaper reported on Thursday online that their sources told them that on the day of the murder, a high-ranking union official had complained about Jessa’s treatment of workers. He was said to have been a tough boss. Interestingly, The Province noted that it has been reporting for the past few years that the city’s sanitation department has been notorious for its alleged fear-based and toxic work environment with ongoing tension between management and employees. JESSA was a superintendent for street cleaning operations. The shooting was first rumoured to have been the result of a dispute with a former city employee. Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer told the media on Thursday that later on Wednesday the information they had received from Burnaby RCMP changed and that led them “to downgrade and realize that there’s no longer a threat to anybody at the city.” Vancouver Police had advised media after the shooting on

Wednesday that “due to a threat against a City of Vancouver employee, the city and the police have taken the unusual steps of securing a number works yards and job sites.” They added: “The police do not believe that there is a risk to the general public at this time.” Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson said in a statement on Wednesday: “This kind of incident is very challenging for the thousands of hardworking staff who come to work every day to make Vancouver a better place, and their safety and wellbeing is my utmost concern. “As such, in an abundance of caution, VPD members and additional security have been and continue to be deployed as appropriate at various city sites. Employees have been asked to carry on business as usual unless otherwise directed by their supervisors.” Port Moody Police issued a statement on Thursday, stating: “During the initial stages of yesterday’s tragic shooting in Burnaby the city was made aware that there was a possible safety issue for two of its employees. As such, steps were taken to safeguard their well-being. As the evening progressed, we were made aware that the threat had subsided and the employees were no longer in danger. As a precaution, police had a marked unit at city works for the morning until other employees could be made aware that there were no safety issues.”

support have been offered to the family and friends of our colleague. Many city staff will be deeply affected by this event. Counseling and support is available for any staff and coworkers at this most difficult of times. In honour of our colleague, the flag at City Hall will fly at half-mast.” It added: “Over the course of yesterday, following the tragic incident, precautionary security measures were put in place

on the advice of Vancouver Police Department (VPD). At this time, those measures are no longer necessary and we are returning to normal operations. “VPD have committed to keeping the Mayor and City Management Team apprised of any further developments which might require any changes to security as their investigations proceed but at this point, there is no change anticipated.

“Waiting for the results of the police investigation is very difficult in these situations. These things are complex, take time and require much patience. Any information which comes available to us will be shared with staff. “In the meantime, as an organization, our goal is to ensure staff receive the support they need and to find our way forward to continue serving our citizens.”

ON Thursday, the City said in a press statement: “The Mayor and Council, City Management Team, and staff across all departments are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic murder of a long-time city employee. “Deepest condolences and

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The collective strength of police and Sikh leadership: Gang Prevention Summit II in Chilliwack RCMP facility BY DR. GIRA BHATT Kwantlen Polytechnic University A very powerful and productive gathering of the Sikh leadership, youth, police, community service agencies and academic experts marked two days of the residential summit that took place on the grounds of the RCMP training facility in Chilliwack on July 7-8. The presidents, board members and youth representatives of 10 gurdwaras and police officers of all the eight municipalities from across the Lower Mainland assembled to share, reflect, learn and create an action path to develop effective youth programs in their respective agencies. A total of 26 participants from gurdwaras, including youth members, 19 police officers, two academic researchers, three community service representatives, and four undergraduate student assistants, worked as a collective. This summit was a repeat of the success of the 2013 summit which was a historic first. It all began some four years ago with Staff-Sgt. Baltej Singh Dhillon taking the lead on behalf of the RCMP and reaching out to the collective of the Sikh leadership, the South Asian Community Coalition

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Langara, and various service agencies such as MOSAIC. SO what did the summit accomplish? Following up on the commitments of the 2013 Summit, a very systematic inventory of current youth programs offered in all 16 gurdwaras and eight police offices of the Lower Mainland was compiled and summarized by the research team of KPU’s AT-CURA project. From June 2014 to November 2014 separate meetings with the police chiefs, police officers and gurdwara leaders were held at the E Division

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Saturday, July 18, 2015 | Indo-Canadian Voice

SUMS Day Camp Adventures gets $25,000 donation from Canex Building Supplies Ltd. BRUCE Kehler, CEO of Canex Building Supplies Ltd. Of Chilliwack, last week announced a donation of $25,000 to the SUMS Day Camp Adventures at the Surrey Urban Mission Society. These funds will allow the camp to continue this year. Kehler credits this new relationship with SUMS to Sikandar Hayat, a director of Amazing Tutors Children’s Foundation, who introduced him to the Surrey Urban Mission Society. Hayat and other volunteers at Amazing Tutors were present at Kehler’s announcement, with two of the young volunteers presenting him with a commemorative plaque celebrating his extensive community outreach. The campers that this donation will be affecting were present, along with volunteers from the Mission.

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West Coast Kings Field Hockey Society’s annual Canada Cup 2015 a resounding success WITH over 10,000 attendees, Canada Cup 2015 was a successful and enjoyable event. The tournament, which was hosted by the West Coast Kings Field Hockey Society and sponsored by Uppal Building Supplies, Thind Properties, Freight Link Express and Parminder Thind, was held on July 10, 11 and 12 at Surrey’s Tamanawis Field. Canada Cup is the only tournament of its kind in British Columbia and is encouraged by the community, gurdwara associations and South Asian media outlets. “Canada Cup is the best tournament in North America where people come together and watch hockey,” said Udham Singh Hundal, General Secretary of West Coast Kings Field Hockey Society. Premier Christy Clark, Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, Olympian Pargat Singh, Jaspreet Sidhu of the Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Consul in Vancouver Amarjit Singh, MP Jinny Sims, MP Jasbir Sandhu, Education Minister Peter Fassbender, Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk, MLA Marvin Hunt (Surrey-Panorama), and Surrey Councillor Mike Starchuk attended the event.

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Three transported to hospital after truck crashes into Delta hair dressing school WITNESSES told The VOICE that three people were transported to hospital after a truck crashed into Hair Dressing and Esthetics School in the market at Scott Road and 92 A on Monday at about 8:30 p.m.

A white SUV also suffered major damage as the apparently out-of-control truck reportedly struck it before smashing into the hair dressing school that fortunately was closed.

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Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer, who took over as Top Cop last May, and Deputy Chief Steve Rai, who was promoted last June and became the first South Asian officer to hold that post, last week on Friday met with South Asian community reps at South Hall Banquet Hall to discuss a raft of issues. The welcome lunch was organized by Trinjan Organization. Photos by Chandra Bodalia

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Knowledge is power for astro savant Vijay Kumar EVER since he was a young boy growing up in the village Mahadpur in Punjab, India, Vijay Kumar had a thirst for knowledge and a curiosity that none of his fellow children had. It was that thirst for knowledge that led him from his small village to the centre of higher knowledge in Haridwar and his encounters with thousands of people from the common man to men of enormous power and wealth, including Punjab ministers, federal cabinet ministers, Bollywood celebrities and great thinkers. Kumar, who is currently in Vancouver on a special visit, is not only an expert but truly god-gifted in the study of palmistry, astrology, Vaastu Shashtra and other spiritual arts, which he studied at Joshi Matt. It is the culmination of childhood curiosity which began when he was just 15 years old and continued as he pursued higher secondary education and then higher education at Dr. CV Raman University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He also holds a diploma in engineering. “Aside from regular studies, astrology was something that drew me to it and I began reading and studying it for a long time,” Kumar said. “It was almost like a gift from God and I was bound to be all consumed by it.” Through his journey of enlightenment, he has met thousands of people whom he has helped

Community activist Sudarshan Bakshi and PICS CEO Charan Gill bestowed honours on visiting spiritual scholar Vijay Kumar. in their inquiries about their life and existence here, but he is quick to point out that he bases his readings strictly on authentic, scientific-backed spiritual knowledge as it is not something he exploits but highly respects. “My long journey where I have met hundreds of thousands of people in India and now it has brought me to Vancouver and Surrey where my countrymen reside,” Kumar said. Aside from his regular meetings with the enlightened individuals and ongoing discussion on topics of great interest to

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companies. Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, and New Jersey have the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) from Indian companies. Indian Ambassador in the U.S., Arun K. Singh said: "The Indian industry is making a significant contribution to the U.S. economy, investing billions of dollars and creating thousands of jobs across states and sectors. This trend has grown stronger over the years and is continuing to show remarkable progress. Today, Indian companies are not just investing and creating jobs, they have also become significant stakeholders in the growth and prosperity of their local communities. Their linkages run deep through the support extended by them to education programs and capacity building. The CII study

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NDP continues to register highest score on Nanos Index TOM Mulcair, NDP Leader, and the New Democrats continue to do well on the Nanos Party Power Index being either near or at a 12month high on most measures, according to Nanos Weekly Tracking (ending July 10). The weekly tracking on the Nanos Party Power Index suggests that the NDP have the highest score on the Index. The NDP

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prizes will be awarded per category and age group. The contest is open to ages 12 to 18 years. Entries must be in by 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4. It’s free to enter. Entry rules and forms are available at www.surreylibraries.ca/teens. If you want to improve your writing or share your creativity, sign up for any of these free teen programs. Details in the Libraries or online at www.surreylibraries.ca/teens. Miss Fiji Canada Pageant August 7: A red carpet gala with special guest, Prime Minister of Fiji Frank Bainimarama and the First Lady crowning the winner. This is the first time the prime minister of Fiji will be coming to Canada. Tickets: $50; $25 for children ages 7 to 15. All the proceeds will go to the orphanage in Fiji. For tickets and more info, call 778-918-1496. PICS Self-Employment Program Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society will deliver the next PICS Self-Employment Program in September. Through this initiative, PICS would be supporting potential entrepreneurs in Delta and Surrey. Self-Employment Services are available through WorkBC Program to British Columbian job seekers who are unemployed and who are legally eligible to work in British Columbia. These individuals may have: * An EI unemployment benefit period that has been established or has ended within the last 36 months (3 years) prior to the date of requesting assistance; or * An EI benefit period that included a maternity or parental claim has been established within the 60 months (5 years) prior to

the date of requesting assistance, after which the individual remained out of the labour market in order to care for a newborn or newly adopted child and are now seeking to re-enter the labour force. * A Persons with Disability designation or Person with Persistent Multiple Barrier status; or, * A Persons with Disability designation who are neither EI nor BCEA clients. Selected clients may be eligible to receive up to $300 per week for 48 weeks. For more information as to how individuals may access PICS Self-Employment Program, attend an information session at PICS Head Office, Unit 205, 12725 80th Avenue, Surrey, on Wednesday, August 12 at 2:30 p.m. When you attend the PICS Self-Employment Program you will develop self-employment skills, including developing a business plan, a marketing plan, arrange start-up funding and managing your cash. Seating is limited. To attend the session you must pre-register at deshpal.grewal@pics.bc.ca or sunil.rawat@pics.bc.ca. For further information, contact Deshpal Grewal at 604-596-7722, ext. 126, or Sunil Rawat at 604-596-7722, ext. 128. SANSAD and CPPC Joint Public Forum On the 68th anniversary of the end of British colonialism in the subcontinent: “Race, Class, and Empire” on August 15, 2-5 p.m., at Room 120, Surrey Centre Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey. Speaker: Arun Kundnani. Panelists: Harsha Walia, Indira Prahst, Itrath Syed. Moderator: Zahid Makhdoom. Arun Kundnani teaches at New York University and is the author of

Community Centre * August 26 at Cambie Community Centre. The camps are open to children aged 9 to 12. A small fee of $10 per child covers a T-shirt, supplies, and pizza lunch. Space is limited. Register your child through: * Online anytime at http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/about/registration.htm * Call the Richmond Community Services Registration Call Centre at 604-276-4300, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. * Inperson at Richmond’s recreation and cultural facilities

“The End of Tolerance: Racism in the Twenty-First Century” (2007) and “Muslims are Coming: Islamophobia, Extremism, and the Domestic War on Terror” (2014). Harsha Walia is the author of “Undoing Border Imperialism” (2013). Indira Prahst teaches in the Department of Sociology, Langara College. Her book, “Media, Bridging the Gaps in Perception,” is forthcoming. Ithrath Syed is doing her PhD at Simon Fraser University. Zahid Makhdoom is a defender of human rights. Organized by South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy (SANSAD, www.sansad.org) and Committee of Progressive Pakistani Canadians (CPPC). Cosponsored by No One Is Illegal (NOII). Contact: Chin: 604-4216752; Shahzad: 604-613-0735.

Surrey Libraries: Summer Reading Club This year’s theme is Build it! Kids of all ages can build an amazing summer with great books, special programs, contests, and more free family fun. Sign up at any of Surrey Libraries’ 9 branches and get a reading record to keep track of summer reading, collect stickers, participate in games and contests, and earn a reading medal. Free. http://www.surreylibraries.ca/537 0.aspx

Richmond Police and Fire Team: “Camp Courage” for Youth The Richmond RCMP, Richmond Fire-Rescue, and the City of Richmond are teaming up to deliver one-day camps this summer that will afford children the opportunity to find out what it’s like to be a police officer and firefighter. Children will learn about the training, responsibilities, skills, and equipment involved in policing and firefighting through demonstrations and hands on activities. Camp Courage is a great opportunity for police and fire personnel to communicate with youth and their parents, acting as positive role models, and mentoring youth towards goals of social responsibility and civic mindedness. The camps take place from: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates and locations: * August 19 at South Arm

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and errands; Completing tasks that the client has difficulty performing such as reaching, carrying, and re-arranging household items up to 20 lbs; Ensure that necessary walking aids such as crutches, canes, and wheelchairs are easily accessible; Other related duties as required. $17.50/hr. Completion of High School. Min 1 yr exp as a Companion or completion of a 6 month course in elderly care or a related field. Apply at kuljitkaurtoor@yahoo.ca. Attention Kuljit Kaur Toor. ******** July25 Req’ F/T year round work for 1 System Programmer to work for Martin Automated Systems Inc., located in Unit 102, 17941 Roan Place, Surrey, BC V3S 5K1. Duties: Write, modify, and integrate software code; maintain existing programs by making modifications as required; prepare reports, manuals and other documentation; maintenance of software; assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements; training to the end users. $35.00/hr. A bachelor's degree in computer science or in another discipline with a significant programming component required. Apply by email at info@martinauto.com ******** July25 Long Haul Truck Drivers Needed Urgently Mehran Pacific Trucking Limited of unit # 34, 16772- 61 Ave, Surrey, BC, Canada need 2 Full Time Long Haul Truck Drivers. Wages $23 per hour. Minimum 40-50 hours work per week. Duties include: To drive Long Haul Trucks, Transport goods and materials to and from different destinations, inspect tyres, lights, breaks, cold storage, monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness. Minimum 2 years experience, high school education with basic knowledge of English. Email resume @ mehranpac@gmail.com or fax at 604-575-3256 or Call at 604-839-2560 a.s.a.p ******** July25 Long Haul Truck Drivers Needed Urgently Santokh Dulai Trucking Limited of 8985142A street, Surrey, BC, Canada need 3 Full Time Long Haul Truck Drivers. Wages $23/hr; 40-50 hrs/wk. Duties include: To drive Long Haul Trucks, Transport goods and materials to and from different destinations, inspect tyres, lights, breaks, cold storage, monitor vehicle performance and mechanical fitness. Minimum 2 years experience, high school education with basic knowledge of English. Email resume @ sdtltd@yahoo.ca or call at 604-596-9951 a.s.a.p ******** July25 Req’d year around F/T work for 2 Landscaping Supervisors for Alpine Landscaping 9965 179St Surrey, BC V4N 4J7. Work across lower Mainland. Supervise and coordinate activities of workers who maintain lawns, gardens, parks & provide snow removal services; Oversee and assist in the planting, trimming and maintaining of all ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns etc; ensure quality control and safety standards are held at all times; train new employess’ plan and estimates the materials and labour requirements for individual contracts; organize work schedules and procedures; co-ordinate activities with contractors or suppliers. $19.50 $23.00/hr. Apply at landscaping.alpine@gmail.com Highschool & Min 2 yr exp as Supervisor req. ******** July18 Steelage Construction Ltd, 13706 93A Ave Street Surrey BC curgently requires following on a full time / permanent basis:

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pare and serve meals. Maintain a safe and healthy environment. Tend to the emotional well-being of child. May take child to appointments or activities. Perform light housekeeping duties. Language: Basic English. Punjabi as asset. “Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment.” Location: Cross section 63 Ave & 134A Street, Surrey, BC. V3X 1J5 Contact Harjinder at bassihar@yahoo.ca ******** July18 Req’d F/T year-round work for 6 Nursery Workers, On-farm, for Five Maples Nursery & Garden Centre Ltd. located at 36440 South Parallel Rd. Abbotsford BC V3G 2K4. Prepare soil, plant bulbs, sees and cutting; grafts and bud plants and transplant seedling and rooted cutting; spray trees, shrubs, flowers and plants to prevent diseases and pests; dig, cut and transplant trees, shrubs, flowers and plants and prepare them for sale. $11.00/hr. Heavy lifting required. On job training will be provided. Apply by email at fivemaple252@yahoo.ca ******** July18 Req’d F/T year-round work for 2 Nursery Supervisor for Five Maples Nursery & Garden Centre Ltd. located at 36440 South Parallel Rd. Abbotsford BC V3G 2K4. Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers of nursery; organize the planting and maintenance of trees, gardens, lawns, shrubs and hedges; establish work schedule and procedures; order supplies and materials; prepare and submit work reports. $ 19.38. Min of 2 yr exp working for a nursery or greenhouse. Apply by email at fivemaple252@yahoo.ca ******** July18 Req’ F/T year round work for 1 Warehouse Worker to work for World Food Distribution Inc located on 13408 Comber Way. Surrey BC, V3W 5V9. Load and unload products, equipments and materials; ability to organized, sort, count and weight equipment or material; packing and unpacking equipment and/or material; ability to lift heavy loads is a must; assist filling warehouse orders, taking inventory other related duties as required. $16.00/hr. Ability to lift heavy loads is a must. Apply to worldfoods2015@yahoo.ca ******** July18 Req’ F/T year round work for 2 Long-Haul Truck Drivers to work for Frontier Trucking Ltd., located at 12859 68A Avenue, Surrey, B.C., V3W 7M6. Work across Canada and the US. Plan trip logistics and prepare documentation for transportation of goods and record trip details; perform pre-inspection, in route and post-inspection of vehicle including lights, brakes, tires, etc; ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements; communicate with dispatcher and other drivers using cell phones; work as a team of 2 drivers. $23.00/hr. Completion of High School. Long-Haul Truck Driving experience is an asset. Must be willing to across Canada and U.S.A. Apply to frontiertrucks@yahoo.ca ******** July18 Req’ F/T, year-round work for 1 Nanny for 2 Children in private home at 2955 Sidoni Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5J8. Duties: Supervise and tend for children at the children’s house; Prepare meals and feed children; Take children out to walks, park as per parent’s instructions; Perform cleaning duties and laundry related to the children; Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children at home. $10.50/hr. Completion of Secondary Education required. Min 1 yr exp. as a Nanny or completion of a 6-month program in child-care or a related field. Apply by e-mail to Deepinder Kaur Kharoud at kaurdeepinder80@yahoo.ca ******** July12 Apna Dental Centre, BC is inviting appli-

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Five Surrey RCMP officers appointed to Order of Merit of the Police Forces

The party for the renewed Empire Fields and new Plateau Sports Park in Hastings Place in Vancouver is this Saturday (July 18) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation announced. The event will feature free sports activities, besides face painting, crafts, circus performers and food trucks. Photos by Chandra Bodalia

FIVE Surrey RCMP officers have been appointed to receive the prestigious Order of Merit of the Police Forces (OMPF) in recognition of their outstanding commitment to policing and for their service to Canadians. Being invested into the OMPF is a significant honour that is only given to a select few employees of the Canadian policing community. This award is not about a single act, but recognizes an ongoing long-term commitment displayed by the employee to serving the communities they work in both on and off duty. On July 4, Governor General David Johnston appointed the following Surrey RCMP officers into the Order of Merit of Police Forces: * Superintendent Dave Attfield, Surrey RCMP Operations Officer (22 years of service) * Inspector Ghalib Bhayani, Surrey RCMP Community Services Officer (23 years of service) * Staff-Sgt. Paul Mulvihill, Surrey RCMP Traffic

(L-R) Sgt. Philip Hasenpflug, Inspector Ghalib Bhayani, Superintendent Dave Attfield, Officer-in-Charge Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy, Staff-Sgt. Paul Mulvihill and Sgt. Marc Searle. Services (25 years of service) * Sgt. Philip Hasenpflug, Surrey RCMP Criminal Collision Investigation Team (39 years of service) * Sgt. Marc Searle, Surrey RCMP Community Services (14 years of service) “Throughout their distinguished careers, these officers’ superior police work and contributions to the community have been exemplary,” said Surrey RCMP Officer-in-Charge Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy. “Their leadership and progressive approach

to policing have enhanced the safety and security of our residents. I congratulate each of them on this well-deserved appointment to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.” The Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Police Services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing and community development.

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Will the self driving car avoid accidents? ON May 11, 2015, Chris Urmson, the director of Google’s self-driving car program blogged about the potential for self-driving cars to reduce accident rates. He noted that judging the self-driving cars’ safety performance

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crashes but that “not once was the self-driving car the cause of the accident.” He details these as follows: “Rear-end crashes are the most frequent accidents in America, and often there’s little the driver in front can do to avoid getting hit; we’ve been hit from behind seven times, mainly at traffic lights but also on the freeway. We’ve also been sideswiped a couple of times and hit by a car rolling through a stop sign. And as you might expect, we see more accidents per mile driven on city streets than on freeways; we were hit 8 times in many fewer miles of city driving.” It would be wrong to conclude that in revealing this crash history, Urmson is dashing expectations of self-driving cars leading to a zero-crash future. He certainly doesn’t conclude this, in fact focusing on the value of “all the crazy experiences we’ve had on the road” as teaching moments. From these moments, he says, Google has developed “a good understanding of minor accidents rates on suburban streets” and identified “patterns of driver behaviour that are leading indicators of significant collisions.” These he summarizes as fol-

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lows: * “Lots of people aren’t paying attention to the road.” * “Intersections can be scary places.” * “Turns can be trouble. For Urmson’s detailed analysis of these particular driving behaviour patterns go to https://medium.com/backchannel/th e-view-from-the-frontseat-of-the-google-selfdriving-car-46fc9f3e6088.

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