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Toronto Police seize $61 million in drugs, nine South Asians among those arrested

TORONTO Police announced on Tuesday that over a thousand kilograms of illegal drugs and nearly $1 million in cash were seized after the launch of a seven-month investigation, Project Brisa, in November 2020.

At a news conference, Toronto Police Chief James Ramer said the quantity of drugs seized is staggering.

A total of 444 kilos of cocaine, 182 kilos of crystal meth, 427 kilos of marijuana, 300 oxycodone pills, 21 vehicles, including five tractortrailers, $966,020 and a firearm were seized.

The street value of the drugs is estimated to be more than $61 million.

A total of 35 search warrants were executed across Canada, leading to the arrest of 20 people, including a youth. They are facing 182 charges.

Two other suspects are outstanding and warrants have been issued for their arrest.

They are William Nhan, 23, and

Scott McManus, 38, both of Toronto.

Police are alleging that tractortrailers, equipped with hydraulic traps capable of smuggling up to 100 kilograms of illicit substances at a time, were used.

Throughout the project, investigators identified a person known as the ‘Trap Maker’ who was allegedly responsible for building hidden compartments within the tractor-trailers for the purposes of smuggling large amounts of contraband across borders.

Jason Hall, 43, of Surrey, British Columbia, turned himself into police in Toronto last week and is charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and participation in a criminal organization.

Ramer thanked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Windsor Police Service, Montreal Police and FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada) for their assistance.

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Toronto Police also collaborated with the United States Department of Homeland Security and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

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“The initial seizure was from a tractor-trailer carrying a load of hairdryers,” said Insp. Tyrone Hilton who leads the Toronto Police Drug Squad. “That’s where the name of the operation came from.”

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SARJANT SINGH DHALIWAL, 37, of Kitchener Four counts of Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence Four counts of Importation of a Schedule I Substance Four counts of Participate in a Criminal Organization Three counts of Commit an Offence for the Benefit of a Criminal Organization Instruct to Commit an Offence for a Criminal Organization Two counts of Possession for the

A total of 444 kilos of cocaine, 182 kilos of crystal meth, 427 kilos of marijuana, and 300 oxycodone pills.

Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance Two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance GURVEER DHALIWAL, 26, of Kitchener Four counts of Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence Four counts of Importation of a Schedule I Substance Four counts of Participate in a Criminal Organization Three counts of Commit an Offence for the benefit of a Criminal Organization Four counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance GURMANPREET GREWAL, 26, of Kitchener Four counts of Conspiracy to Com-

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PARMINDER GILL, 33, of Brampton Two counts of Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence Two counts of Importation of a Schedule I Substance Participate in a Criminal Organization Commit an Offence for a Criminal Organization Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Substance Others: (Visit our website voiceonline.com for all the charges) * Jason Hall, 43, of Surrey, B.C. * Ryan Nikolakakos, 28, of Toronto * Zaw Min Htoo, 23, of Toronto * Damoy Searchwell, 24, of Toronto * Samet Hysa, 28, of Vaughan * Hanif Jamal, 43, of Toronto * Wei Jie Huang, 28, of Toronto * Nadeem, Lila, 35, of Toronto * Yusuf Lila, 68, of Toronto * Andre Williams, 35, of Toronto * Accused under the age of 18 Still wanted by police: * William Nhan, 23, of Toronto * Scott McManus, 38, of Toronto

Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Narindar Pal Singh Kang, QC A hearing panel of the Law Society of B.C. has ordered that Surrey lawyer Narindar Pal Singh Kang, QC be suspended for two months, commencing on July 1.

Kang was charged with assault and mischief in relation to a do-

mestic altercation, which led to an imposition of a common law peace bond imposed for six months. He reported the criminal charge to the Law Society and admitted that his actions constituted conduct unbecom-

ing the profession.

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Air India Flight 182 bombing: RCMP still seek information that will advance investigation THE RCMP told The VOICE on Wednesday that they are “still seeking any assistance from members of the public who may have information that will advance the investigation” into Air India Flight 182 bombing.

RCMP E Division’s Senior Media Relations Officer Staff-Sgt. Janelle Shoihet added: “While the terrorist attack on the Air India flight took place over 36 years ago, we remain committed to holding those responsible accountable. Our commitment to the families of Air India victims has not changed.”

Shoihet noted that this June 23 is the 36th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, “which was the greatest terror related loss of life involving and affecting Canadians in our country’s history.”

She said: “The Air India investigation is ongoing and currently undertaken by the E Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Team.

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PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: “Today, we pause to remember and honour every Canadian whose life was cut short or forever changed by a terrorist attack.

“On this day in 1985, the bombing of Air India Flight 182 claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, including citizens of Canada, India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

“This despicable act of terror remains the deadliest terrorist attack in Canada’s history. Sadly, it was not the last time Canada had to confront the malice of terrorism. From the attack at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill in 2014 to the most recent deadly hate crime targeting a Muslim family in London, Ontario, our country and world continue to suffer from the devastating consequences of terrorist acts.

“Terrorists seek to instill fear in Canadians, divide us, and make us question our democratic institutions through their cowardly acts of violence. We must continue to address racism, misogyny, hatred, and intolerance in our society, and uphold the values of diversity, inclusion, and pluralism – values that are stronger than fear, hatred, and intolerance.

“Canada condemns all forms of terrorism. We will continue to work closely with our allies and international partners to prevent radicalization to violence, to modernize and enhance our security efforts, defend peace and justice, and promote human rights both at home and abroad. As part of our commitment to the Christchurch Call to Action, Canada and other countries are stepping up efforts to halt the spread of violent extremist and terrorist content online and to strengthen the resilience and inclusiveness of our societies against terrorist and violent extremist ideologies.

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I extend our deepest sympathies to all those who have lost a loved one to or been harmed by terrorism. We also acknowledge the many community leaders across the country – from teachers to faith leaders – who continue to work to bring people together and to prevent radicalization to violence. And we thank our women and men in uniform, diplomats, as well as the security, intelligence, and law enforcement community in Canada and around the world who work hard every day, often at great personal risk, to keep us all safe and make Canada and the world a better place.”

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B.C. Premier John Horgan issued the following statement: “Thirty-six years ago, the largest terrorist attack and mass murder in Canadian history took place when a bomb exploded on Air India Flight 182, killing all 329 passengers and crew, including 280 Canadians. These were people, many of them children, who had deep roots in Canadian society.

“More than three decades later, we still grapple with the violent and senseless loss of life aboard Air India Flight 182. Every year, relatives and friends gather at the Air India Memorial in Stanley Park to remember their loved ones, recite the names of the passengers and crew and keep their memories alive.

“At the B.C. Parliament Buildings, flags are flying at half-mast as we remember the victims of this tragedy and all Canadians whose lives have been violently disrupted by terrorism. This includes all those grieving the loss of four family members, tragically killed because of their Muslim faith in London, Ontario.

“For those of us who have never been targeted or felt fear because of our religion, ethnicity, sexuality or race, we can only imagine the daily traumas experienced by our fellow British Columbians.

We all have a responsibility – especially those of us with privilege – to acknowledge these differences and work harder to protect and care for one another.

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Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria, other diplomats commemorate 36th anniversary of Air India bombing tragedy “It is fitting that Canada commemorates this day as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism”

INDIA’S High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria on Wednesday, June 23, placed a wreath at the Air India Memorial to the victims of the “Kanishka” [Air India Flight AI 182] bombing at Commissioner’s Park in Ottawa on the 36th anniversary of the horrific tragedy. Susheel Gupta, a representative of the victims’ family association, was present at the event.

The Indian Consul General in Vancouver, Manish, visited the Air India Memorial at Vancouver’s Stanley Park (see photos), the Indian Consul General in Toronto, Apoorva Srivastava, visited the Air India Memorials at Queen’s Park and Humber Park in Toronto, and the Representative of India to ICAO (International Civil

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Aviation Organization) Shefali Juneja, visited the Air India Memorial in Montreal, to pay homage to the victims. Representatives of the victims’ fami-

lies were present at all the memorials. The gatherings were kept limited to respect social distancing norms in view of the COVID-19-pandemic-related measures.

Bisaria said: “The terrorist bombing of the AI Flight 182 remains the worst terrorist attack on Canada. The majority of the victims were Canadians, and the bombing was the result of a conspiracy conceived, planned and executed in Canada. This was principally a Canadian tragedy, a British tragedy, an American tragedy, a global tragedy.”

He added: “It is fitting that Canada commemorates this day as the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. No religion, faith

Indian Consul General in Vancouver, Manish, places a wreath at the Air India Memorial at Vancouver’s Stanley Park on June 23.

Photos submitted or cause can justify such vio- morial to the victims will be lence. Our most enduring me- rededicating ourselves to fight-

ing and eliminating terrorism and militancy with strong determination and joint action.”

Bisaria also thanked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his message on the solemn anniversary.

“The terrorist bombing of Air India Flight AI 182 off the Irish Coast on June 23, 1985, which resulted in the killing of all 329 crew and passengers (of which 82 were children below the age of 13) including 268 Canadian citizens, 27 British citizens, 22 American citizens and 24 Indian citizens, remains the worst terrorist attack against Canada. It also remains the biggest aviation disaster after 9/11,” noted a statement from the High Commission of India in Ottawa.

United Truckers Association hold protest outside Labour Minister’s constituency office THE United Truckers Association staged daily protests this week outside the constituency office of Labour Minister Harry Bains between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

The UTA said on Monday that weeks of protests outside the offices of NDP Surrey and Delta caucus members had been met by silence by the BC government and, as a result, it was ramping up its efforts to initiate change.

It said in a statement: “This comes after a letter to Minister Bains this past week detailing how the BC Container Trucking Commissioner is in contravention of Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, did not address the issue and instead passed responsibility onto the Minister of Transportation.”

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Former Abbotsford Hindu temple president Deepak Sharma found guilty of sexual assault

NORTH Vancouver Provincial Court Judge Patricia Bond has found 62-year-old Deepak Sharma of Abbotsford guilty of sexual assault of a woman in his North Shore taxi in January 2019.

After the incident, Sharma resigned as Abbotsford Hindu Temple president.

What made this even more embarrassing for the temple was, that six years prior to that, Karam Vir, a former priest at the temple, had been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for sexual offences involving two teen-

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age girls. Vir was deported back to India after serving his sentence.

The Abbotsford News at the time reported that according to court records, Sharma was charged in relation to an alleged incident on January 2, 2019, in West Vancouver involving a passenger. West Vancouver Police Department Constable Jeff Palmer confirmed the charge.

The victim alleged that she was grabbed in her private parts and her hand was put on the driver’s private parts by force. Sharma was arrested on January 17, 2019, after an inves-

tigation and charged with sexual assault. He surrendered his West Vancouver taxi permit after getting a revocation letter.

Sharma had also served a two-year term as president of the Fraser Valley Hindu Cultural Society, which runs the Hindu temple in west Abbotsford, the Vice President of the temple told the newspaper.

Last week, Bond in her verdict noted that the main issue was whether the victim had consented to Sharma touching her and concluded that the victim was a reliable witness, telling

the judge what happened in a “balanced” and “forthright manner,” reported the North Shore News.

Bond found “no air of reality” to Sharma’s version of events, which lacked clarity, “appeared at times to be rehearsed” and were inconsistent on several points including whether he was sexually interested in the woman and whether the camera lens had been covered at any point during the cab ride, the North Shore News said.

Sharma will be back in court on June 29 to have a date set for his sentencing.

Arrests made in Brampton homicide of Sangita Sharma

ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police investigators from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau have made an additional arrest in a murder that occurred in 2020.

On August 13, 2020, emergency services attended a residence on Treeline Boulevard, Brampton, and located the victim, Sangita Sharma, a 56-year-old woman, suffering from a gunshot wound.

As a result of a lengthy investigation, members of the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau charged Fiseha Girmay Habtegabir, a 19-year-old man from London, Ontario, on Friday, June 4, 2021. He appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on June 5.

On June 23, a second suspect was located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and with the assistance of Wood Buffalo RCMP, Malik Essue, a 23-year-old man from London, Ontario, was arrested for first-degree murder. Essue will

Sangita Sharma (right)

du Sabha Temple in Brampton, discovered his injured wife and called paramedics.

The victim previously owned Torbram Pharmacy and sold it a couple of years ago and Global News reported that employees said she still worked periodically as she knew many of the customers.

Peel Regional Police said at bthe time that emergency services received a call in regards to a woman that was located with obvious signs of trauma within the garage of a residence. The woman was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition, where she later died as a result of the injuries she sustained.

Investigation revealed that the victim had an apparent gunshot wound which resulted in the trauma that she was located with.

Homicide investigators, with the assistance of divisional officers, obtained surveillance footage from the area and identified two suspects and a black sedan that were of interest.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 3205. Information can also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

be brought back to Peel Region.

Back in August 2020, Global News reported that neighbours told them that Sharma’s husband, who they said was a priest at Hin-

Ban on flights from India extended until July 21 THE government announced on Monday that the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India will be extended until July 21, as well as the Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19 requiring air passengers who depart India to Canada via an indirect route to obtain a COVID-19 predeparture test from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada.

However, the NOTAM and Interim Order will not be extended for Pakistan at this time.

Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport Canada, said: “Our government continues to closely monitor traveller positivity rates upon entry to Canada, to help protect Canadians. Today, we announced that we will be eliminating pre-departure temperature screening for international travellers coming to Canada. Also, given the number of COVID-19 cases continue to be very high in India, we have extended our flight restrictions for this country. We will continue to assess the evolving situation and determine appropriate action going forward.”

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Violent extremist groups Three Percenters and Aryan Strikeforce listed as terrorist entities THE Government of Canada announced on Friday that it has placed four new terrorist entities on the Criminal Code list, including: * two ideologically motivated violent extremist groups: Three Percenters and Aryan Strikeforce; * one American neo-Nazi who has provided ideological and tactical instruction on how to operate a terrorist group to listed entities: James Mason; and, * one Daesh affiliate: Islamic State – Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Based on their actions, each individual or group meets the legal threshold for listing as set

out in the Criminal Code, which requires reasonable grounds to believe that an entity has knowingly carried out, attempted to carry out, participated in or facilitated a terrorist activity, or has knowingly acted on behalf of, at the direction of, or in association with such an entity.

With these additions, there are now 77 terrorist entities listed under the Criminal Code.

The government said that violent extremism and acts of terrorism have no place in Canadian society or abroad. The listing of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code sends a strong message that Canada will not tolerate this type of activity, and will do everything in its power

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Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, said: “Recent events should remove any doubts about the serious threat posed by ideologically-motivated violent extremism. The Criminal Code list of terrorist entities is an important tool to help us keep pace with these evolving threats and global trends. Intolerance and hate have no place in our society and the Government of Canada will continue to do all we can to keep Canadians safe from all threats, including terrorism and violent extremism.”

There are severe penalties under the Criminal Code for people and organizations that participate in or deal with the property or finances of a listed entity. Once an entity is listed, it is by definition considered to be a “terrorist group” under the Criminal Code, and its property is automatically frozen.

Listing can also assist in the investigation of terrorism offences that have “terrorist group” as an element of the offence, such as knowingly participating in any activity of a terrorist group for the purpose of enhancing its ability to facilitate or carry out a terrorist activity.

A listing can also support the denial or revocation of a Canadian organization’s charitable status if it maintains connections to listed entities. Furthermore, persons seeking entry into Canada may be inadmissible if they are found to be associated with a listed entity.

A listing can also help to facilitate the removal of an entity’s online content.

Bill Blair The government said it will continue to identify and assess whether entities meet the threshold for listing, regardless of their ideology, as a means to apply significant consequences on these individuals or groups and those that support them.

There is also a requirement to review each entity on the list within five years to determine whether it should remain on the list. The following nine entities were recently assessed and it was concluded that they warrant continued listing: Hizballah; HAMAS; Palestinian Islamic Jihad; Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine; Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command; Al Qaida; Jaishe-Mohammed; Asbat Al-Ansar; and Euskadi Ta Askatasuna.

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On June 19 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a shooting in the 7300-block of 128 Street, near Newton Athletic Park.

Initial indications are that this incident involved two vehicles, a white jeep and a silver SUV. Police located the white Jeep abandoned, crashed into a telephone pole.

The occupants were tracked down and it

has been confirmed that there were no injuries to those occupants. The silver SUV has not yet been located.

The driver and passenger of the Jeep are currently in police custody.

Police said that the investigation is in its early stages, but initial indications are that this was a targeted shooting tied to drug trafficking and gang activity.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.

If you wish to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.

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ME THINKS: Hey Brenda and Jack, try to be more ethical!

SURREY Councillors of the so-called Surrey Connect group, Brenda Locke and Jack Hundial, need to learn how to behave a bit ethically and stop misleading people – no matter how desperate they may be to try and bring down Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum who keeps on winning one accolade after another even as his miserable opponents keep trying every trick in the book to trip him up.

VOICE readers are well aware of the= raft of awards the City of Surrey has been receiving at every level – international, national and regional. The latest was national recognition from Intelligent Transportation Systems Canada (ITS Canada) for excellence in Intelligent Mobility (June 21).

The credit, of course, goes to McCallum and his Safe Surrey Coalition that control the majority in Surrey Council. That’s the way democracy works.

And just a few days before that, on June 18, Surrey was ranked by the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence division among the Top 10 Mid-Sized Americas Cities of the Future. Surrey ranked eighth and this marked the second time Surrey had ranked in the Top 10, rising two spots from 2019/20.

Sure, Brenda and Jack could also try to take some credit for it as Councillors. But where exactly does their Surrey Connect candidate – Ramona Kaptyn – come into the picture?

Why did Brenda and Jack include her in their post on Surrey Connect’s Facebook?

organizing that even though they know they are going to lose, by the way?)

Are these people so dumb that they just don’t get it?

Surrey-ites voted for McCallum and the Safe Surrey Coalition who had promised to replace the RCMP with a municipal police force.

Then, Surrey-ites re-affirmed their support when the BC Liberals and the pro-RCMP forces made the new Surrey Police Service an issue in last year’s provincial election by not only re-electing ALL the NDP MLAs

but also KICKING OUT one BC Liberal MLA (poor guy made an ass of himself!)

But even after all that, we are now going to have a farce of a referendum that has no chance of success.

Not only that, but even if it were to prove to be a roaring success (oh sure, dream on!), the provincial government can just reject it – as it surely will because it is fully supportive of the new Surrey Police Service.

Now, where is that box of tissues?

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Happy Canada Day!

Isn’t that a bit slimy?

If you have even an iota of decency, you should take down that post and apologize, Brenda and Jack.

Come on, guys, we know you are desperate, but you should learn where to draw the line.

We know you won’t admit it – because that is what you are all about, aren’t you?

And talking about where to draw the line, stop making fools of yourselves along with the rest of that desperate pro-RCMP group that has no chance of sabotaging the new Surrey Police Service with that farce of a referendum. (Who’s making money out of

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Tips to stay safe, cool during extreme heat wave BRITISH Columbians are being asked to take precautions this weekend, as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of the province, predicting a dangerous, long heat wave beginning Friday, June 25 and lasting until Tuesday, June 29.

Environment Canada notes the recordbreaking temperatures will provide little relief at night, with elevated overnight temperatures, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. HealthLink BC has these tips for keeping cool and healthy:

* Never leave children alone in a parked car.

Temperatures can rise to 52 Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) within 20 minutes inside a vehicle when the outside temperature is 34 C (93 F). Leaving the car windows slightly open will not keep the inside of the vehicle at a safe temperature. * Drink plenty of fluids.

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Stay indoors in air-conditioned buildings or take a cool bath or shower. At temperatures above 30 C (86 F), fans alone may not be able to prevent heat-related illness. Sunscreen will protect against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, but not from the heat. * Plan activity before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., when the sun’s UV radiation is the weakest. * Avoid tiring work or exercise in hot, humid environments.

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lip balm, and reapply often. * Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loosefitting clothing and a wide brimmed hat, or use an umbrella for shade. * Regularly check older adults, children and others for signs of heat-related illness, and make sure they are keeping cool and drinking plenty of fluids.

Check on those who are unable to leave their homes and people with emotional or mental-health challenges whose judgment may be impaired. * Heat also affects pets.

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Home treatment for mild heat exhaustion may include: * moving to a cooler environment; * drinking plenty of cool, non-alcoholic fluids; * resting; and * taking a cool shower or bath.

If symptoms are not mild, last longer than one hour, change, worsen or cause concern, contact a health-care provider.

Elevated heat also increases the risk of wildfire, and British Columbians are being urged to do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires and help keep communities safe.

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High temperatures put workers at risk of heat stress

WorkSafeBC reminds employers and workers how to stay safe when working outdoors WITH the heatwave across B.C. expected to last for the next several days, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress. If not recognized and treated early, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

“In the last three years, there have been almost 100 accepted claims for work-related injuries caused by heat stress — and these are preventable injuries,” said Barry Nakahara, Senior Manager of Prevention Field Services at WorkSafeBC. “We’re reminding workers and employers to take steps to prevent heat stress. This includes reducing exposure to the sun wherever possible, drinking lots of water, wearing the right clothes, and taking rest breaks in cool, well-ventilated areas.”

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excess sweating, dizziness, fainting and muscle cramps. Symptoms of heat stroke include cessation of sweating, an increased breathing rate, confusion, seizures and even cardiac arrest.

To prevent heat-stress injuries, WorkSafeBC requires employers to conduct heat stress assessments. As appropriate, employers must have a heat stress mitigation plan that provides education and training in recognizing the symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke.

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Prevention of Heat Stress: Employers * Monitor heat conditions and require workers not to work alone.

Surrey’s film industry bounces back stronger

THE film industry in the City of Surrey is more active than ever, with a 34% increase in permits issued, compared to 2019. British Columbia’s film industry generated $4.1 billion for the provincial economy in 2019, supporting the employment of over 5,500 Surrey residents whose collective wages total $105 million.

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“Surrey’s film industry is vital to our local economy and pandemic recovery, as these large productions employ thousands of Surrey residents, and create a chain reaction through our community with site rentals, equipment rentals, and the purchase of local goods and services,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum on Thursday. “City staff are working hard to ensure Surrey continues to build a reputation in the global marketplace as a prime destination for these large productions. The huge increase in film permits is proof that we are on the right track.”

The City said it continues to make significant strides in positioning the city as one of the most creative, convenient and film-friendly cities to host motion picture production. To date, the city has attracted some of the world’s topgrossing productions including Pachinko, Big Sky, The Good Doctor, Turner & Hooch, and Superman & Lois.

In June 2020, WorkSafe BC developed protocols to provide guidance for the Motion Picture Industry and each production is required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan to reduce the risk of transmission.

* Ensure there is adequate first-aid coverage and emergency procedures are in place. * Make physical modifications to facilities, equipment, processes to reduce exposure. * Change work practices and policies to limit the risk. * Determine appropriate work-rest cycles; when a worker feels ill it may be too late. * Rotate work activities or use additional workers to reduce exposure. * Establish cooling areas with shade and water.

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Surrey wins Intelligent Transportation Systems Canada award SURREY’S innovative approach to managing roadway electrical maintenance has received national recognition from Intelligent Transportation Systems Canada (ITS Canada) for excellence in Intelligent Mobility.

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Surrey’s award-winning initiative involves replacing the dispersed documentation of traffic signal electrical maintenance activities with a centralized system of engagement. Surrey staff and contracted electrical crews now log maintenance activity in an integrated mobile application as they complete work across the City. The digital system enables staff and contractors to see maintenance records across the City in realtime, resulting in improved decision making

in spots and locations may be added in the future.

Check the VCH website regularly for updates.

For people who are now eligible for second doses, appointments at all other clinics are available through the provincial online platform or call centre after residents register for a COVID-19 vaccine at www.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated.

For people living in Metro Vancouver with transportation or mobility challenges,

VCH is working with community groups, housing societies and transportation providers (TransLink, HandyDART and BC Transit) to assist getting to and from a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Requests for transportation support must be made at least three days in advance of your vaccination appointment. To request transportation support, visit: http://www.vch.ca/ vaccinationtransportation.

Enhanced safety measures and protocols are in place at all Vancouver Coastal Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Visitors are reminded to wear a shortsleeve shirt as the vaccine will be delivered to the upper arm. Everyone receiving a vaccine will be monitored for 15 minutes following their appointment.

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BC Teachers’ Federation on discovery of 715 unmarked graves at former Marieval Residential School BC Teachers’ Federation President Teri Mooring has issued the following statement on discovery of 715 unmarked graves at former Marieval Residential School in Sasakatchewan: “Our hearts and deep condolences go out to the Cowessess First Nation, as well as all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples today following the announcement of up to 715 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Residential School in Saskatchewan. Yet again, ground penetrating radar is confirming the oral accounts that have been shared within and amongst Indigenous communities for generations.

“Marieval Residential School was only one of 18 residential schools in Saskatchewan.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s investigation turned up a total of 566 recorded deaths (both named and unnamed) throughout all of Saskatchewan—149 fewer than the number of unmarked graves announced today at this single institution. We must prepare ourselves for the likelihood that the original number of 4,200 reported deaths of Indigenous children at residential schools will soon become a much larger number.

“Wearing our Every Child Matters shirts is one way of showing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis teachers, staff, and students that we are standing with them—but it’s nowhere close to enough. Advancing reconciliation requires a deep commitment from us as educators to listen and to learn.

“Advancing reconciliation also requires a commitment from the government to provide the training required to not only ensure we are all equipped to bring these truths into our classrooms, but to do so through a trauma-informed lens. This is why we are continuing to advocate strongly for skillsbased in-service training on both intercultural competency and antiracism, as called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action # 57, and training for using a traumainformed lens for all K–12 teachers, administrators, and support staff throughout BC. “To all BCTF members who identify as First

Canada’s oath of citizenship now recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis’ rights MARCO E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on Monday announced that as of now, Canada’s Oath of Citizenship officially recognizes First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and the obligation that all citizens have to uphold the treaties between the Crown and Indigenous nations.

Bill C-8 has received royal assent and is now law.

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by Indigenous peoples. As new Canadians recite the Oath, they will make a personal commitment to observe the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Mendicino said that reconciliation is a national project that involves all Canadians, including the newest citizens. Over the past few years, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has been working to implement several of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action and educate newcomers about their unique role in reconciliation.

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Province extends bill supports for BC Hydro customers in financial crisis THE Province is extending BC Hydro’s Customer Crisis Fund (CCF) to continue providing support for people in financial crisis and help avoid disconnections of their electricity service.

“We recognize there will be times when people may need some financial assistance to catch up on their hydro bill. As many families struggle to recover from the impacts and stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, that time is now,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation,

tomer Crisis Fund, we are preventing disconnections, helping families get back on their feet and making life more affordable for British Columbians.”

The CCF program allows eligible BC Hydro customers who are facing a financial hardship due to a job loss, injury, illness or loss of a family member, and possible disconnection of their service, to access grants of up to $600 to pay their BC Hydro bill. A pilot of the CCF program ended on May 31 at the expiration of its three-year term.

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The government has issued a direction to the B.C. Utilities Commission to enable BC Hydro to continue offering grants through the CCF. “When family budgets are squeezed, even a small setback can send people into a spiral of increasing hardship,” said Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “Over the past three years, the Customer Crisis Fund program has assisted thousands of BC Hydro residential customers facing a financial crisis and unable to pay their power bills. Extending the program will ensure support continues to be available to help people get back on track as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The CCF pilot program was funded by a monthly charge (rate rider) of 13 cents that was added to residential customers’ bills. The temporary continuation of the CCF will be funded through an existing surplus of approximately $5.9 million that represents the difference between revenues already collected through the monthly customer charge and the costs of providing the program. BC Hydro stopped applying the rate rider to customers’ bills effective June 1, 2021.

Quick Facts * In a survey conducted for BC Hydro as part of its evaluation of the CCF pilot program, over 70% of BC Hydro residential customers expressed support for the CCF. * In addition to the CCF, BC Hydro offers many interest-free, flexible payment options for customers.

Bruce Ralston also offers conservation programs to help lower-income households save energy and keep their bills low: * The Energy Conservation Assistance Program offers eligible lower-income customers free energy assessments and energy-saving products. Upgrades can result in savings of up to $430 each year. * Eligible customers can also apply to receive a free Energy Saving Kit. Kits include a number of easy-to-install products, such as Energy Star light bulbs and weather-stripping products, that can result in savings of up to $130 each year.

Learn More: For links to BC Hydro’s Customer Crisis Fund, and BC Hydro programs to help lowerincome customers save energy and money, visit our website voiceonline.com Comment by reader Deanna Sabourin on our website voiceonline.com: “My husband & I went through this whole pandemic without an ounce of help from anyone. We are definitely at the bottom of the pile, if we are on it at all. We are barely holding our heads above water here, and I believe my husband just paid a big hydro bill.

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Horgan misleads Richmond about hospital expansion — again: B.C. Liberals THE B.C. Liberals said on Thursday that recent comments from Premier John Horgan confirm that, for years, he has overpromised on the expansion of Richmond Hospital and the development of its acute care tower, with the estimated completion date now thought to be 2027 at the earliest.

“Despite promising the Richmond Hospital acute care tower expansion for two elections, John Horgan and NDP HealthMinister Adrian Dix were unable to answer simple questions like why the expansion was not included in the most recent budget, or whether they were going to keep their promise to have shovels in the ground by 2021 and the hospital completed by 2024,” said MLA for Richmond North Centre Teresa Wat. “The people of Richmond need these healthcare services and spaces, not just mixed messages and empty promises from John Horgan and the NDP.” A timeline of the Richmond Hospital acute care tower expansion project shows how badly John Horgan and the NDP have broken their promises and misled the public: * 2016 – BC Liberals launch concept plan for a new acute care tower at the Richmond Hospital. * 2017 – NDP form government on a platform that promises to quickly develop a business plan for the new acute care tower. * 2018 – Horgan instead introduces a new concept plan, promises business plan to shortly follow. * Summer 2020 – Business plan is still not approved, new revised concept plan is approved instead in April; John Horgan visits Richmond in July and promises an approved business plan

by September with expected completion date of the tower by 2024. * Fall 2020 – Business plan is still not approved.

Instead, Horgan calls a snap election. The Premier and NDP MLAs campaign heavily in Richmond on the promise that shovels will be in the ground by 2021. * Spring 2021 –The Richmond Hospital expansion is left out of the 2021 fiscal budget. Richmond Hospital reaches 97 per cent capacity, ICU

Planning and permitting process underway for new second hospital for Surrey THE City of Surrey has received a development application for a new hospital with an integrated cancer centre. With the planning and permitting process underway, construction of Surrey’s second hospital is slated to begin in 2023 and be completed by 2027. “With the development process now officially underway, Surrey residents will soon have a second hospital to serve our growing city,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “I want to thank and applaud [Health] Minister [Adrian] Dix and the province for taking action on this much needed project. I want to assure Minister Dix that the City of Surrey will do everything in its part to fast track this development so it can be shovel ready as soon as possible.”

At $1.66 billion, Surrey’s second hospital is the largest provincial contribution to a health care project in the history of B.C.

Burnaby RCMP seek witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run collision BURNABY RCMP’s Criminal Collision Investigation Team is continuing to investigate a fatal hitand-run collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

On Saturday at 9:45 p.m., Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a hit-andrun collision at Canada Way and Imperial Street.

A motorcyclist was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The initial investigation suggests that the suspect vehicle rear-ended the motorcycle before fleeing the area.

Burnaby RCMP are asking that anyone who witnessed this collision or may have dash cam video in the area between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., to contact them at 604-646-9999.

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Transition to Surrey Police Service is progressing well, says Chief Constable Norm Lipinski SURREY Police Service Chief Cinstable Norm Lipinski on Tuesday in a message to Surrey-ites issued the following statement: “JUNE marks six months that I have been with the Surrey Police Service as the Chief of what will be the newest police service in Canada.

Every day, I am acutely aware that this position comes with great responsibility – responsibility to Surrey residents and business owners. You are our partners both in building the Surrey Police Service (SPS), and in its ongoing operations, once SPS is the police of jurisdiction for Surrey.

“A cornerstone of SPS will be a community policing model which requires a collaborative approach to public safety. Ongoing communication and consultation with the public is extremely important to SPS. This monthly “SPS Updates” e-newsletter is one of the ways we will be sharing regular updates on the development of SPS, in addition to our Facebook and Twitter, and news announcements.

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“Almost every week, our team is joined by new police officers and civilian staff. To date, we have hired more than 70 staff with a wealth of expertise and diverse experiences. As our team grows, so too does our capacity to build an exceptional police service for Surrey. Over the past couple of months, SPS staff have been primarily focused on the recruitment of police officers, policy creation, development of our training program, and procurement of uniforms and personal issue equipment.

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“Following Elections BC’s approval of an application for a petition to conduct a referendum on Surrey policing, I have been asked what impact this will have, if any, on the development of SPS. First, it is important for me to note that the decision on what type of police service a city has (RCMP or municipal), and any debate surrounding that decision, are the responsibility of the city, not the police.

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A man alleged to have assaulted a Richmond teen in August 2020 has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.

At approximately 7 p.m. on August 21, 2020, an autistic teen was playing basketball with a group of people when he was allegedly assaulted. The alleged assault was reported to Richmond RCMP by two witnesses; however, the victim left the park prior to police attending. Due to the significance of the injuries described by the witnesses, the frontline officer attended a local area hospital where he located the victim.

“This is an excellent example of the key role the public plays in investigations,” said Cpl. Adriana O’Malley, “We want to commend all of the witnesses that came forward and aided in our investigation. The evidence they provided was

instrumental in identifying the alleged suspect.”

Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section took conduct of the case and the lead investigators were able to identify a suspect who resides in Ontario.

“Speaking to the victim’s father it’s evident the profound impact this incident has had on their family,” said O’Malley, “This was felt by our investigators who worked tirelessly throughout this investigation to support and in the words of the victim’s father ‘create a mental comfort zone’ for his son.”

The subsequent investigation has resulted in charges being laid against a 21-year-old man, Dominic Rallon Jao. Jao has been charged with assault causing bodily harm.

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Three South Asians appointed to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet * Parm Gill, MPP for Milton, becomes Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. * Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, MPP for Brampton South, becomes President of the Treasury Board. * Nina Tangri, MPP for Mississauga Streetsville, becomes Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Toronto (IANS): Three South Asians have been appointed as to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet in a reshuffle.

Moga-born Parm Gill, 47, was appointed as Ontario’s new Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism.

Gill, Sarkaria and Tangri.

Photo: IANS Prabmeet Sakaria, who in 2019 be- Treasury Board. came the first turban-wearing minis- “It is an honour to be sworn in as Onter in Ontario when he was appointed tario’s President of the Treasury Board.

Associate Minister of Small Business I am dedicated to working hard with and Red Tape Reduction, now gets a Premier Ford and my colleagues to full Cabinet rank as President of the support Ontarians,” Sarkaria said after

his elevation.

Nina Tangri, whose family comes from Bilga near Jalandhar, has been made Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction.

Till now, she was serving as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

“Excited to be sworn in as the Associate Minister of Small Business & Red Tape Reduction. Thank you to Premier,” Nina said.

But it is the appointment of Gill as Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism that surprised many in the South Asian community.

Gill himself seemed to be surprised

when he said: “Who would have thought a young boy who immigrated from India to Canada at a young age, raised by a single mother, would today be sworn in as Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism for the Province of Ontario.”

He had previously served as an MP in the House of Commons.

With the Ontario elections exactly a year away, Ford has elevated three Punjabis in his Cabinet with an eye on the South Asian votes in the so-called 905 region around Toronto, including Brampton and Mississauga.

The 905 region, named after the area code, has the biggest concentration of the Punjabi community in Canada.

Can you ID men who assaulted Vancouver Police officers at English Bay? VANCOUVER Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who allegedly obstructed and assaulted police officers during an altercation last Friday night at English Bay. “VPD officers were responding to reports of a large fight and an assault on the beach last Friday evening when a large crowd turned on the officers,” said Constable Tania Visintin on Friday. “We believe these men incited the crowd and placed the officers at risk.”

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on June 18 after VPD’s beach patrol officers were called to investigate a large fight and a possible assault involving 10 people. The officers were

ed the police officers, and obstructed them as they were doing their jobs,” said Visintin. “We need help to identify these people and are asking anyone who knows them to call us.”

The first suspect is a white man who appears to be in his early 20s. Video posted online shows this man refusing commands to step back, rushing at the officers, and physically assaulting them while they were struggling to control the suspect.

The second person VPD hopes to trying to diffuse the situation and disperse the crowd when one of the people involved in the incident began causing a disturbance and refusing to leave.

When the officers handcuffed that

identify is a dark-skinned man in his 20s. Video posted to social media shows this man shoving a police officer as she attempted to escort the suspect through the crowd.

Three VPD officers were injured during the incident, and one was taken to hospital.

Anyone who can identify the two suspects is asked to call investigators at 604-717-2541, or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.e

man, dozens of beachgoers surrounded them and made a difficult situation even more volatile.

“We’ve reviewed video clips posted online and have identified two agitators who incited the crowd, assault-

Armed and barricaded man arrested in Richmond RICHMOND RCMP and the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team took an armed and barricaded man into custody following an incident that caused an area of Richmond to be shut down Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 12:08 p.m. on June 22, Richmond RCMP attended the 22000-block of Norton Court after a man allegedly pointed a firearm at bailiffs.

The bailiffs were at the residence to en-

force a Supreme Court order to remove the man. When the bailiffs entered the property, the man allegedly pointed a firearm at them. The bailiffs immediately exited the property and contacted police.

While outside, the bailiffs allege the man exited the residence onto a second story balcony and discharged his firearm multiple times into the air.

Cpl. Adriana O’Malley said: “Richmond RCMP frontline officers quickly set up

containment on the residence and the area was secured for public safety.

Frontline officers were in contact with the man; however, he refused to exit the residence.”

The Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team and RCMP negotiator were engaged.

Ultimately, the man exited the residence and was safely taken into custody without incident at approximately 3:45 p.m.

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EVENTS Sands Secondary School: Electronic Waste Collection Event Charity event at the school. As the students collect the electronic or IT material, it is refurbished through the Electronic Recycling Association of Canada and then those old electronic devices or equipment are turned into newer ones for charity and individuals in need. * Where: Sands Secondary Parking Lot, 10840 82 Avenue, Delta. * When: Second Drop-off Event - July 10-17 (July 10,11,17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; July 12-16 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) * Material Accepted: Laptops/Computers (Mac and PC); Docking Stations; Parts (Motherboards, Hard Drives, etc.); Keyboards, Mice, Wires/Cables; Gaming Consoles; IPods/Pads/MP3 Players; Stereo Equipment; Printers (Inkjet and Laserjet); Fax Machines; Scanners & Copiers; Mobile Phones /iPhones/ Smartphones; Tablets; Phone Systems; CD/DVD & Cards; Servers (Racks, Stands, All Brands); Software (Operating/Editing/Design); Switches And Routers; Lab Equipment; Disk Arrays. * Material Not Accepted: No Household Items South Asian Adults and Seniors: Free Online Yoga Classes Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society of BC invites South Asian adults and senior members to attend yoga classes online free of cost through Zoom meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yoga classes conducted by Sumita Kolppa, expert yoga instructor, from her studio on Monday, June 28 and Thursday, July 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. On Canada Day (July 1), we shall show the Canadian Flag

and play the Canadian National Anthem before starting the yoga class and we would request all the members attending to stand up as a sign of respect to our country Canada. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode remain the same every week, but remember that the links for the Monday and Thursday yoga classes are different. All the participants will be asked to mute themselves during yoga. The members who have registered will be allowed to attend. Those who have not registered for the 2nd dose of vaccination for COVID -19, register online on at Get Vaccinated Provincial Registration System or call the toll-free number 1-833-8382323 to register. Contact Surendra Handa, Coordinator, Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, 8321 - 140th Street, Surrey V3W 5K9 / Phone: 604-507- 9945 for further information.

7th annual Sikh Youth Leadership Institute The World Sikh Organization of Canada presents the 7th annual Sikh Youth Leadership Institute (online).

Traditionally, the brightest Sikh youth leaders from across Canada gather in Ottawa for 4 days of workshops and training. Due to COVID-19, for the second year in a row, SYLI will be held entirely online via Zoom from August 13-15 and on August 22. Successful applicants will be provided advocacy and leadership training in emotional intelligence, political advocacy, community building, and social justice. For more details, visit: www.worldsikh. org/syli. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email: syli@worldsikh. org. Application deadline: Friday, July 2 at 11:59 p.m. PST

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INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his meeting with 14 leaders of eight mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir said his government was committed to the democratic process and asked for cooperation in completing the delimitation exercise for Assembly seats in the Union Territory which would lead to elections and eventual statehood.

Government sources told the media that in his address to political leaders from J&K, Modi said “The distance from Delhi, the seat of central power, and the distance between hearts should both be removed)” to convey the spirit in which the meeting was called.

“He also asked that political parties constructively engage with the delimitation exercise following which Assembly polls could be held in the Union Territory. He emphasized that there can be political differences but national interest should be prioritized,” said

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Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad, who led the Congress delegation at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Thursday, said they had placed five demands, including restoring full statehood and holding elections.

Azad told reporters after the meeting, which lasted more than three hours, that in the new Bill, the government should protect land rights and guarantee employment for locals. The other demands by the Congress delegation, that included J&K Pradesh Congress Committee chief Ghulam Ahmad Mir and former deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, also raised the issue of the return of Kashmiri pandits to the valley and the release of all political detainees. However, he didn’t specifically mention the restoration of special status for J&K under Article 370 or status quo

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Farooq Abdullah of the National Conference told PTI, after the meeting, that his party would continue to challenge through legal and constitutional means the abrogation of special status of J&K under Article 370 of the Constitution. “There is a loss of trust which needs to be restored immediately and for that, to begin with, the Centre should work for restoration of complete statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah, who is a Lok Sabha member, said.

“I conveyed to the prime minister that the statehood means reverting even the IAS and IPS cadres of Jammu and Kashmir. The state has to be in totality,” he said.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday demanded restoration of statehood and Article 370 in the Valley, constitutionally and legally.

Coming out of the all-party meeting, she said that she had told

the Prime Minister that Article 370 was abrogated unconstitutionally and without taking the local government into confidence. “It was done illegally. It was a 70-yearold BJP agenda and they fulfilled it,” she said. Mufti added that she conveyed to the Prime Minister that if they wanted to abrogate Article 370, they should have done it keeping people in the loop.

Since abrogation of Article 370, there is fear among the people as law enforcement agencies are putting common people behind bars on mere suspicion.

She demanded compensation to the people who suffered due to the lockdown after Article 370 abrogation.

The former chief minister said that India should also start engagement with Pakistan as they did to stop ceasefire violations.

“The government should start talks with Pakistan to initiate business at the borders,” she said.

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BJP pulls out ‘unity card’ strategy before 2022 UP Assembly polls Lucknow (IANS): There are political compulsions for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to put up a united front before next year’s Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya’s residence for lunch is reported to be a part of this strategy.

On the alleged mismanagement during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the opposition as well as BJP MLAs and MPs have written a letter questioning the functioning of the UP government. The state government has also been accused of appeasing a particular community.

To clear the negative atmosphere around the saffron party, there is a compulsion before it to stay united. With six months left before the state Assembly elections, efforts are being made to send across this message by holding meetings with the former party presidents so that the organisation does not

Keshav Prasad Maurya and Yogi Adityanath. look frail. This is the reason for the involvement of leaders like Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary, Dattatreya Hosabale, and RSS Joint General Secretary, Krishna Gopal, that it will send a message of unity among all BJP workers and the public.

A senior party leader preferring anonymity said a section of people have been making statements for the last few days that the UP As-

sembly elections will be fought under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath. Recently, Keshav Prasad Maurya and Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister, Swami Prasad Maurya, made statements that under whose leadership the UP Assembly polls will be fought would be decided by the BJP Parliamentary Board.

Just before the UP elections such comments are bound to create a

political controversy.

Senior BJP leader said it is important to spread the message of unity within the party among BJP workers and the public through family meetings and lunches/dinners. The BJP’s National General Secretary’s visit to Lucknow twice is a significant step in this direction. The RSS leaders are keeping a close watch on every single development in the state to rectify matters before the Assembly elections.

Senior political analyst Rajeev Srivastava says, “The BJP is concerned with itself as the opposition has failed to play its role in the last four years. The challenge to the BJP has come from within, whether there is protest by the BJP MLAs in the state assembly or writing letters to the state government questioning its functioning. For instance, there were reports of a rift between CM Yogi and Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya. With six months left for the elections, the

top RSS officials have understood the importance of unity within the saffron party. Due to this the process of meeting the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister in the presence of major RSS officials and retweeting their tweets is a step in that direction. This is a political exercise to suggest there is unity in the BJP top brass and they are unitedly fighting the elections.”

Another political analyst P.N. Dwivedi says, “It is very important to give the message of staying united for the BJP to achieve “UP Mission 2022”. The party is working in this direction. Earlier, the reconciliation of the Chief Minister and the top RSS leaders at Keshav Prasad Maurya’s residence is an indication of this united front before UP Assembly polls. After this meeting, former UP BJP state Presidents Vinay Katiyar and Laxmikant Bajpai’s presence in a BJP meet is meant to give a message of solidarity within the saffron party.”

Fugitive businessmen’s assets worth Rs 93,710 million transferred to banks: Enforcement Directorate New Delhi (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has handed over assets worth Rs 9,371 crore [1 crore = 10 million] belonging to fugitive businessmen Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi to state-run banks to realise the losses on account of the fraud committed against them.

The ED in a statement said that Mallya, Nirav Modi and Choksi have defrauded public sector banks by siphoning off the funds through their companies which resulted in total loss of Rs 22,585.83 crore to the banks.

The ED has booked the three on the basis of the FIR filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The financial probe agency said

that the ED has taken swift action by unearthing myriad web of domestic and international transactions and stashing of assets abroad.

“Investigation has also irrevocably proved that these three accused persons used dummy entities controlled by them for rotation and siphoning off the funds provided by the banks,” the ED said.

It further said that the ED has attached or seized assets worth Rs 18,170.02 crore which included assets worth of Rs 969 crore located in foreign countries.

“The quantum of the attached and seized assets represents 80.45 per cent of total bank loss of Rs 22,585.83 crore,” it said, adding that the investigation by the ED has proved that substantial part

of these assets was held in the names of dummy entities, trusts, third persons, relatives of these accused and these entities were proxy of these accused to hold these assets.

Tue ED has filed charge sheets against all the three accused after completion of PMLA investigation.

“Extradition requests have been sent for these persons to the UK and Antigua and Barbuda. The extradition of Mallya has been ordered by the Westminster Magistrates Court and confirmed by the UK High Court. Since Mallya has been denied permission to file appeal in the UK Supreme Court, his extradition to India has become final,” the ED said.

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Nirav Modi has been in London Jail for last two years and three months on the basis of extradition request by India.

Nirav Modi and Mallya have also been declared Fugitive Economic Offenders by PMLA Court in Mumbai, it said.

The ED also said that recently, the agency has transferred shares attached by it, worth of Rs 6,600 crore, to SBI led consortium as per order of PMLA Special Court, Mumbai.

“Today, DRT on behalf of SBI led consortium, has sold shares of United Breweries Limited for Rs 5,824.50 crore,” it said, adding that further realisation of Rs 800 crore

by sale of shares is expected by June 25.

It also said that due to the cooperation and help extended by ED, Public Sector Banks have already recovered Rs 1,357 crore by selling the shares earlier.

“Thus, the banks shall be realising total amount of Rs 9,041.5 crore through sale of a part of assets attached/seized by ED under the provisions of PMLA,” the ED said.

“As on date, out of total attached or seized assets of Rs 18,170.02 crore under provisions of PMLA, assets worth of Rs 329.67 crore has been confiscated and assets worth Rs 9,041.5 crore, representing 40 per cent of total loss to the bank have been handed over to the Public Sector banks,” it added.

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Narcotics Control Bureau arrests Dawood’s sibling Iqbal Kaskar in drugs case Mumbai (IANS): In a major swoop, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar -- the Mumbai-based sibling of absconding mafia don Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar -- in connection with a drugs-related case, officials said here on Wednesday.

Earlier, Iqbal Kaskar was picked up from the Thane Jail and taken to the NCB office under a production remand for interrogation, said Sameer Wankhede, Zonal Director, NCB. The fast-paced developments came after Iqbal Kaskar’s name cropped up during the investigation of some of the accused persons arrested in a series of seizures of narcotic substances effected by the central agency in Mumbai.

Lodged in Thane Jail in connection with an extortion cases since the past five years, Iqbal Kaskar was grilled at the NCB office for several hours before being arrested, though the agency kept mum on further details.

Suspected of running his brother Dawood Ibrahim’s realty empire and other businesses in Mumbai for the past couple of decades, Iqbal Kaskar’s name figured in connection with the recent seizure of 15 kg cannabis, which was sent from Kashmir to Mumbai.

In 2017, Iqbal Kaskar was arrested by the Anti Extortion Cell of Thane Police by its then chief

Pradeep Sharma, who is currently in NIA custody in connection with the planting of an SUV with 20 gelatin sticks near the home of businessman magnate Mukesh Ambani, and the suqsequent killing of its owner Mansukh Hiran.

Earlier, the NCB had nabbed two notorious drug lords, Arif Bhujwala, allegedly linked to the DCompany, and Parvez Khan, the kin of the late mafia don Karim Lala.

The Bhujwala-Pathan duo is said to be closely associated with the narcotics syndicates operated from the Middle East by another brother of Dawood Ibrahim, Anees Ibrahim Kaskar, and is also connected with the drug cartels which are active in the Gulf and Southeast Asia regions.

Deported from the UAE in 2003, Iqbal Kaskar faced trial in two major cases pertaining to the murder of a Customs department informer, and illegal constructions in the Sara-Sahara building in south Mumbai, but was acquitted in both the cases.

The NCB will also probe his possible role in the drugs angle that emerged after the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020.

After his arrest in September 2017, Iqbal Kaskar was lodged in Thane Jail as an undertrial until his fresh arrest by the NCB in a drugs matter on Wednesday.

Ramdev moves Supreme Court against multiple cases over allopathy comments New Delhi (IANS): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on proceedings in multiple FIRs [First Information Reports] lodged against him over his remarks against the use of allopathic medicine in treatment of COVID-19 patients during the ongoing pandemic.

In the plea, Ramdev sought transfer of FIRs lodged against by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Patna and Raipur to Delhi.

He has been booked under Sections 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (negligent act likely to aa infection of disease dangerous to life), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the IPC and other provisions of Disaster Management Act,

2005.

The voluntary body of doctors accused him of spreading false information in connection with allopathic treatment for COVID-19 patients. On May 23, Ramdev had withdrawn his statements on allopathic medicine after receiving a strong-worded letter from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who termed his remarks as “inappropriate”.

According to the IMA complaint, Ramdev has allegedly been propagating false information on social media platforms against medicines being used by the medical fraternity, the Indian government, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and other frontline organisations involved in the treatment of Covid patients.

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Lankan Tamil diaspora step up protests against ‘Family Man 2’ Chennai (IANS): Stepping up their campaign against the Amazon Prime web series ‘The Family Man 2’, the members of the Eelam Tamil diaspora have urged the Tamil film industry to stop showing the victims of genocide in bad light.

The controversial hit series has come under fire from Tamil organisations for the ‘negative’ portrayal of Sri Lankan Tamils.

The Australian Tamil Congress (ATC), British Tamils Forum (BTF), Irish Tamils Forum (ITF), La Maison du Tamil Eelam (MTE), Norwegian Council of Eelam Tamils (NCET), National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT), Solidarity Group for Peace and Justice (SGPJ-South Africa) and United States Tamil Action Group (USTAG) have collectively written a letter to the Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association, Tamil Film Producers Council, and the South Indian Artistes’ Association in this respect.

“We, as victims of the biggest genocide in this century, note with concern the falsification of the just struggle of Eelam Tamils against the state oppression in the above web series and strongly condemn it,” a media release issued by the organisations stated.

The organisations have expressed their anguish over Tamil actors and script writers being roped in for the said web series.

The diaspora organisations have also debunked the makers’ claims that the web series is a work of fiction, alleging that it’s a deliberate attempt to malign Sri Lankan Tamils.

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2’ have stated that the series is a fictional product, the usage of words such as ‘Eelam Tamils’, ‘Point Pedro’, ‘Eelam’ and ‘North Sri Lanka’ as well as similarity of scenes to the last stages of the genocidal war in Sri Lanka and violent streaks exhibited by the characters clearly demonstrate the fabricated agenda to illustrate the Eelam Tamils as people prone to mindless violence,” the statement read.

The Eelam Tamil organisations have objected to the depiction of Eelam Tamils as terrorists, wherever they reside.

“For the past 12 years, we have been seeking remedies against the injustices caused by the genocide in a peaceful manner and in accordance with the mechanisms of international laws. Still these kinds of steps are being taken with the aim of suppressing our efforts,” the statement added.

As the first step, the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora had registered their protest through memorandums to Amazon Prime head office for its part in releasing the web series on its platform.

The global Tamil diaspora has staged demonstrations in front of the Amazon Prime offices, the first of which was staged in front of the Amazon office in London on Monday, adhering to the COVID-19 regulations.

‘The Family Man 2’ has also faced protests in Tamil Nadu, with several public personalities and political leaders demanding Amazon Prime to stop screening the web series, which stars Manoj Bajpai, Priyamani and Samantha in lead roles.

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Badal questioned over 2015 police firing incident Chandigarh (IANS): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to probe the 2015 Kotkapura police firing incident has questioned former five-time Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patron Parkash Singh Badal at his residence in Chandigarh for three hours.

The SIT team, led by ADGP [Additional Director General of Police] L.K. Yadav, quizzed the former Chief Minister.

Earlier, the SIT had rescheduled his questioning after Badal ex-

Parkash Singh Badal pressed inability to appear before the panel on June 16, citing illhealth and his advanced age.

Badal was the chief minister of

Punjab when the police opened fire on protesters in Kotkapura on October 14, 2015, killing two and injuring others after the alleged desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in Bargari village in Faridkot district.

The SIT is to ascertain as to who gave the orders to open fire, whether the police fired in selfdefence and if standard operating procedure was followed.

After the high court order on April 9, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh constituted a new SIT.

In his two-page response to the summon from the SIT investigating the handling of the Kotkapura incidents by the previous government, Badal said last week: “The entire process of investigation already stands brazenly compromised through blatant and unapologetic political interference and it reeks too strongly of political vendetta to inspire any confidence about a fair process of law being followed.”

In spite of this, Badal had said, he will “cooperate fully” with the in-

vestigative process.

The former Chief Minister had also pointed out that the very need for the present SIT has “arisen out of the brazen politicization of the case by the previous SIT”.

In an interesting development in the case, a former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap, who was handling the probe into police firing after the desecration of Guru Granth Sahib, on Monday joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Punjab Chief Minister meets panel, Kharge says party united to fight polls New Delhi (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday met the three-member Congress panel in Delhi amid escalating tension in the state unit with Navjot Singh Sidhu who has stepped up his attack against the chief minister.

Mallikarjun Kharge, who heads the panel, said after the meeting, “Everybody has said that they will fight the polls together and party is united under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi” While sources say the panel dis-

cussed the political situation of the state and also issues related to Sidhu and possible way out to resolve the issue. The panel has got a larger mandate for poll preparation apart from resolving factionalism in the state party unit.

Sidhu is not relenting in his attack on the chief minister and has insisted on an early resolution of issues. Punjab state in-charge Harish Rawat has said that the matter is with Sonia Gandhi and has refused to comment on statements made by Sidhu.

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The panel is headed by leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Harish Rawat and J.P. Aggarwal are its members.

The Congress panel has been authorised to resolve the issue without alienating any of the factions in the state. It submitted its report to party interim president Sonia Gandhi on June 10.

Sources said the panel has not recommended the removal of the chief minister and Amarinder Singh is likely to lead the party in the next elections. Instead, a slew

of reforms has been suggested in the party state unit.

While the fate of Navjot Singh Sidhu is still not clear, sources said the panel wants his rehabilitation in the Punjab cabinet. Amarinder Singh is averse to Sidhu being elevated to the post of Deputy Chief Minister but is ready to accommodate him in the cabinet, sources said.

The panel had met all the stakeholders in the party including Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu.

AAP’s Punjab Chief Minister will be from Sikh community, says Kejriwal New Delhi (IANS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that the party will contest assembly elections on all seats in Punjab and a person from Sikh community would be the chief minister if the party comes to power.

The announcement was made by AAP’s national convenor and chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who visited Chandigarh on Monday.

“I assure you that if AAP

gets majority in Punjab Assembly elections, the chief minister would be from the Sikh community,” Kejriwal said.

However, Kejriwal did not specify who would be the chief minister.

Meanwhile, former Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police, Kunwar Vijay Pratap, joined the AAP in presence of Arvind Kejriwal in Amritsar.

Welcoming Kunwar Vijay Pratap into AAP,

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Highlighting the freebies policies (electricity, water, etc.) and other developments being carried out by the Kejriwal government in Delhi for the last several years, AAP’s convenor said the people of Punjab need change now.

“People of Punjab are fed up with both parties ruling here for the last 70 years and they want change now. They have taken the AAP as the

best alternative in the state. I would appeal to the people of Punjab to support AAP in the next Assembly elections and you would find developments like Delhi.

You have given multiple chances to the Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal but they did nothing except corruption. Give a chance to AAP and you will find a change in Punjab within five years,” Kejriwal added.

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War of words between Puri and Sisodia over vaccination

New Delhi (IANS): A day after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Punjab chief ministerial candidate from his party would be from Sikh community, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused him of playing politics instead of focusing on vaccination.

Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday tweeted, “On a day India vaccinated more than 84 lakh [8.4 million] people, Delhi administered only 76,259 out of more than 11 lakh [1.1 million] doses available. Why?”

Hardeep Singh Puri and Manish Sisodia In a further tweet, Puri said, “Instead of focusing on health and welfare of people of Delhi, Kejriwal Ji is busy in Punjab searching for a Sikh CM face for his party.”

After the union minister’s remark came, senior AAP leader and Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia hit back on Twitter.

In reply to Puri’s tweet, Sisodia asked the union minister to focus on providing enough vaccines for the youth rather than just abusing chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

“Hardeep ji: pls focus on providing enough vaccines for the youth, rather than just abusing Arvind Kejriwal all the time. Central Govt’s vaccination flip-flops have created a crisis situation all over the country,” Sisodia said on Twitter.

Kejriwal, who was in Amritsar on Monday, had announced that the party’s chief ministerial face for the 2022 Punjab assembly polls will be from the Sikh community.

Punjab Chief Minister announces Bhagat Kabir Chair Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced a Bhagat Kabir Chair in Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar and Rs 10 crore Rs 100 million] for the development of Bhagat Kabir Bhawan in Jalandhar.

On the occasion of Bhagat Kabir Ji Jayanti, the Chief Minister also announced that his government will soon disburse Rs 560 crore [1 crore = 10 million] to the landless farm labourers under the Debt Waiver Scheme.

Paying respects to the 15th-century mystic poet and saint Bhagat Kabir virtually, the Chief Minister said the Chair to commemorate Sant Kabir will undertake research on the life and philosophy of the great mystic poet.

The Bhagat Kabir Bhawan, he said, will be built over a 0.77 acre area, of which 13,000 sq.ft. covered area would house a community hall with seating capacity of 500.

Of the Rs 10 crore, Rs 3 crore would be spent on construction and Rs 7 crore towards the land cost, he added.

The Chief Minister exhorted the people to follow Bhagat Kabir’s teachings in earnest so as to carve out an egalitarian society rising above the parochial considerations of caste, colour, creed and religion.

The Chief Minister spoke about the life and teachings of Bhagat Kabir, citing the eternal message of love, peace, harmony contained in his Bani, which is part of Guru Granth Sahib.

The Chief Minister listed the various welfare schemes for the underprivileged being carried out by his government in line with Bhagat Kabir’s philosophy.

Referring to the Post Matric SC [Scheduled Caste] Scholarship scheme, Amarinder Singh said the state government had released 100 per cent scholarship funds during 2020-21 and had also amicably resolved the issue of pending payments with private colleges, which had been clearly told not to withhold the roll number of any student.

Slamming the Centre for abruptly withdrawing from the scheme, thus jeopardizing the future of the students, the Chief Minister said the state government had launched Dr B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship scheme to bail out the students left in the lurch by the Centre’s decision, forcing the Government of India to also restore the scheme.

Though the state had paid its 40 per cent share, the Central government was yet to release its funds, he added.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic SUV Review: Awe Inspiring!

By Veeno Dewan The handsome looking 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class is four door, five passenger SUV that has undergone a subtle restyle, with a larger grille and a prominent Tri-Star Mercedes logo now even bigger. It doesn’t disguise it premium chops by any means. Opt for the coupe model and you gai slinkier roofline.

New for 2021 is an Active Parking Assist with Parktronic (self-parking system) as standard along with Keyless entry/ignition. The AMG models get their own designs of alloy wheels and grilles, along with aerodynamic additions such as different front and rear fascia’s.

They’re desirable but very expensive. The GLCs are all assembled in Germany.

We tested the GLC300 4Matic which in entrylevel, rear-drive GLC 300 SUV form has a Man-

ufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $49,900. However options drove the price past a heady $63,000 The GLC 300 has a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 255hp and decent fuel economy. The 9-speed automatic transmits its torque via a AWD 4MATIC system. As standard equipment includes: 14-way poweradjustable driver’s seat w/memory,10.25-inch

infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, Active Parking Assist w/Parktronic and the Self-parking system. The infotainment screen delivers vivid displays with various modes of control, including a console-mounted touchpad, voice command, gesture activation, or steeringwheel-mounted controls. Clear, precise graphics for navigation and the excellent “Hey Mercedes” voice activated command system are highlights. The smartphone integration system is also easy to use. There is a powered tailgate and safety is high with: as standard forward-collision mitigation, Blind-Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist, and Crosswind Assist.

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Dodge Partners on ‘F9,’ the Ninth Installment of ‘The Fast & Furious’ Franchise,

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“F9” is the ninth chapter in the “Fast & Furious” saga, which has endured for two decades and has earned more than $5 billion around the world. “F9” sees the return of Justin Lin as director, who helmed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth chapters of the series when it transformed into a global blockbuster.

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The all-new 2022 Lexus NX: the embodiment of the future of luxury TORONTO, Ontario, June 11, 2021: Leading the way in a new era of luxury, Lexus embraces electrification, intuitive technology, performance and style. The all-new Lexus NX 2022 offers a long list of firsts, including the all-new Lexus Interface multimedia system designed for the North American market.

With a lower center of gravity and a firm stance, the all-new NX embodies powerful styling, intuitive innovations and a host of utility qualities. The most notable update to this model is the introduction of Lexus Interface, integrated multimedia and digital support on the standard 9.8 “and optional 14” touch screens. This interface offers wireless updates, wireless charging and wireless connection of the smartphone to the user’s unique profile. It is also paired with the new Lexus + 3.0 Safety System included as standard, and the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Two new functions, safe exit assistance

and the innovative digital locking system, With the all-new Lexus NX 350h, which will be the high-volume model in Canada, guests can enjoy both excellent performance and excellent fuel efficiency. With a combined output of 239 horsepower (a 20% increase over the current model) and impressive combined fuel consumption estimated by the automaker at 6.5 L / 100 km (a decrease of 1.0 L / 100 km from the current model), the NX Hybrid is distinguished

by powerful performance that exemplifies the brand’s leadership in hybrids. Guests will also notice the 0-100 km / h stopwatch of 7.4 seconds, 1.7 seconds faster than the previous generation.

Combining a 2.5L DS-4 injection 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two high-torque motor-generators, the Lexus hybrid system promotes powerful acceleration, especially when overtaking.

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These changes earn it a Gazoo Racing badge, joining Toyota’s ever-growing, global sportscar line as the all-new 2022 GR 86.

With its wide stance and low centre of gravity, the 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe’s handling changes come in the form of front and rear frame reinforcements that increase rigidity. Functional exterior air vents were also added to further support steering stability. Weight shaving details like aluminum roof panels and fenders also kept it at a nimble curb weight of just over 1,270 kg.

The 2.4L naturally aspirated, horizontally opposed four-cylinder boxer engine, brings the power upgrade – increasing from 205 to 228hp and from 156 to 184 lb.-ft. of torque on the manual version. The power boost come from tweaks like increased bore size, changes to the intake and exhaust systems, and optimization of the Toyota D-4S dual injection technology. Drivers will have the choice of a 6-speed manual (MT) or automatic transmission (AT).0 to 100 km/h times have dropped from 7.2 to 6.3 seconds for the MT and from 8.2 to 6.8 seconds for the AT.

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Indo-Canadian, 45 years old, clean, shaven, tall, medium belt, looking lady for friendship, caste no bar.

Text Message: 604-902-4455 July 17 ********* Looking for a bride for an educated, 40 years old, canadian citrizen, working as an architect with govt. of Canada, 5’10” tall, vegitarian, non-smoker, divorced in 2014.

Contact: 780-217-9567 ********** Jatt sikh parents seeking a girl for their Canadian born, 30 yr old, 6’ tall, clean shaven, non-drinking and nonsmoking son. Well educated and working as assistant manager and living in Surrey. Girl should be Canadian citizenship or PR. Email kangfamily9096@gmail.com ********* East Indian male 49 years old divorceman, Canadian born is looking for a woman for relationship age 39+over, divorce or widow or single are welcome. A am earning kind hard working and loving kind. Call Peter 604-657-6013 or email at pjottey@hotmail.com June 5 ********* Ramgharia parents seeks a beautiful, homely girl for their Canadian Citizen son, fair, handsome, 31 years old, 5’10” and well settled in canada. For more information please call 778-798-2900 May 22 ********* Hindu Arora age 65 years widower from Moga Punjab (Former Principal) BSC, B.ED, Masters in English and Economics, Permanent resident of Canada looking for female widow or divorced above age of 55years. Please call 236-887-9695 ********* Wanted educated girl for Canadian Brahmin boy, Punjabi, 30, 5’10”, vegetarian, B.Sc. (Pharmacy) and Doctor of Pharmacy, healthcare professional in a hospital in lower mainland. Work permit holder or student ok.

Email sharmashadi@hotmail.com ********* Gursikh match for a handsome software Engineer in Australia, 35 years old, Rehitvaan Amritdhari Singh, divorcee. Father retired army Brigadier settled in chandigarh. Contact Uncle living in Vancouver, 778-388-5470 or email ajari54@gmail.com

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For more info please call 604-446-2817 ********** 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 ********* 27 yrs old Jat Sikh, 5’11” tall Boy, working with a plumbing company in Surrey.

Please mail your biodata on hnagra@telus.net ********* 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 ********* Hindu well settled family looking match for their 32 years old son, height 5’11”, very fair complexion Manglik, presently in India, Automobile engineer. Parents are in Canada as Permanent Resident, Brother well settled in Surrey.

Girl should be Canadian Citizen or PR.

Sharma family looking a suitable match for their son PR, 42 years old, divorced, handsome, fair complexion Height 5’10”, Govt Architect seeking beautiful girl . Interested people may contact 604-217-9567.

Hindu family looking match for their 32 years old son 6’1”, fair complexion currently Resident Prosthodontics at University of Manitoba. Sister well settled in Canada.

Interested people please call (Winnipeg)1-226-7484792 or if wants to contact his parents Can contact on whats app @+194171 83744

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Girl should be Canadian Citizen or PR. for more details please contact 604-594-3105 ********* Dhillon Jatt Sikh 27 years old, 6’ tall handsome boy visiting from India is looking for homely, nice girl. Boy is second officer in merchant navy, worldwide foreign shipping, has done BSc degree (Nautical science). He is non-smoker and non-drinker. Brother is well settled in America. Girl should be immigrant or Canadian born.

Proposals from Amritsar District will be give preference.

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GROOM WANTED Well settled Khatri family seeking suitable match for their 38 year old Canadian born beautiful daughter.

Highly educated and working as a Lawyer for Canadian government. Family oriented, well educated and well travelled.

Only serious enquiry please, contact: 778 840 7875 ********* Seeking a suitable match for Hindu Canadian Immigrant, Punjabi girl ,28 years, 5’5”, well educated, professionally employed. Boy should be well educated, canadian citizen or immigrant from a good family. Call for more information 778-388-5008 July 08 ********* 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 ********* Highly educated ( From India and Canada ) working 55 years old woman, seeking an educated partner.Please reply via e mail in detail. Email: kaykaay73@gmail.com 21 May ********* 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 ********* Rajput Boy 1992 born, 5’11” , self employed seeking for a suitable match . For more info please contact 778-3232622, 604-655-8461 or email sschauhan647@gmail.com

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DOUGLAS, Joseph 35 5'9” ft 200 lbs Shaved Brown Unlawfully at Large Warrant in Effect: 1) June 15, 2) June 11, 3) June 14, 2021

CRIME OF THE WEEK IHIT INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS ISAPPEARANCE OF PARMINDER PAUL RAI Unsolved Crime: Suspicious Missing Person, Date: June 9, 2021 Location: Burnaby, BC, Details: File # 2021-750

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Summer is in the horizon.

Say goodbye to the NorthAmerican pandemic and get set to return to cinemas in style. Sure to put a smile on your face is the uproarious The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. Bound to be a big hit also when it appears on video on demand here’s one film worth venturing to your local theatre to see on the big screen. More good news is that this film is now showing across BRitish Columbia at Cineplex Cinemas and Landmark Theatres. Hooray!

Made as a sort of continuation of the first surprise hit this installment takes off rather effectively where the original left off.

Home-grown boy who made good Ryan Reynolds ( Van Wilder) is in top form as a once upon a time bodyguard hoping to get his license back. That license to kill is put to the test when Michael Bryce reunites with ultimate hitman Darius Kincaid. Again Samuel L. Jackson ( Pulp Fiction) brings his A-game to the proceedings and that’s a good thing. You see this time the lads ( and a lass) are up to their necks in trouble with the fate of Europe left hanging in the balance no less.

On June 9, 2021, Parminder Paul Rai of Burnaby was reported missing by his family. He was last seen on June 4, 2021 at his residence in the area of University Crescent and Tower Road near Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby RCMP began its missing person investigation and preliminary findings suggested that Rai's disappearance may involve foul play. On June 14, 2021, IHIT took conduct of the investigation in accordance with its mandate to investigate suspicious missing person investigations where foul play is suspected.

Rai is a South Asian man, 5'10'' in height and 185lbs in weight. He drives a 2011 black Honda Accord with B.C. licence plate MB231R. Rai is known to police for his connection to drug and gang activity. His disappearance is not believed to be random. IHIT is urging anyone with information about Rai's disappearance to come forward.

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Wall to wall action and stunts aplenty sends this dynamic duo on the trail of a master criminal - or is that the other way around. Either way the bullets fly fast and the action never lets up as this story hop-

scotches fro. England to all over Italy. Drama Italian landscapes enhance the very smart story and the effective casting.

Directed with panache by Patrick Hughes from a savvy story by Brandon and Phillip Murphy audiences will get caught up with all the zany situations. Full of very salty language that would make the most hardened longshoreman/woman blush and over the top performance from almost all of the players makes The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard a real hoot. Certified fresh with a capital F this one hour and thirty nine minute movie rocks. Together Reynolds and Jackson are great and let’s not forget scintillating Salma Hayek as the third member of this comedy kill squad.

And having Latin hunk Antonio Banderas ( The Mask of Zorro) on hand further intensifies the flavor of this rousing action flick.

Complete with crazy stunts filmed in Croatia and Bulgaria here’s one movie that truly starts the summer season off with a bang. Bang bang.

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New-home prices jumped 18% year-over-year in May as pricing and availability woes continue over building materials.

Builders: Affordability Hinges on Relief in Material Costs “New home prices have increased over the last

year due to higher material costs and delays for deliveries,” says Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders. “Policymakers must take action to improve supply chains in order to protect housing affordability.

While lumber costs have come down in recent weeks, they are still more than 210% higher than a year ago. And [oriented strand board] prices are up 380% over the last year.”

About 20% of builders have limited sales activity in recent months to help manage material supply chains and labor availability, according to the builder’s association.

Builders are trying to catch up: The number of new homes that are sold but have not started construction is up 76% over last year.

Inventories in the new-home sector remain tight. There are 330,000 new single-family homes for sale, nearly 4% lower than a year ago. The median sales price of a new singlefamily home in May was $374,400—18% higher than the median sales price of $317,100 from a year earlier.

“Entry-level buyers are being most affected by higher prices,” says Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders. “Just a year ago, shares of sales priced below $300,000 accounted for 44% of sales, while this May it has dropped to 26%.”

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Custom built house, Very bright south facing unique with huge lot 43.56 x 204.50, spacious, 9 bedroom house with back lane 4 up 2 fully finished basement with legal 2-2 bedroom and etc bedroom suite with full bath for upstairs. 3 garages.

Loaded with limestone, luxurious exterior, radiant heat. Large Sundeck. decks. Mountain view. Lots of parking backyard like a park. Very good family neighbourhood. Very convenient central location near to school, shopping, easy to go to Langara College and Canada Line, easy to get to Richmond and Airport. Measurements must be verified by Buyer's Agent. Separate laundry for tenant.

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10733 BURBANK DRIVE, DELTA W NETING LIS

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Potential to build 2 single family homes once subdivision goes through. The houses on proposed "Lots A and B would have 253 m2 (2,723 ft2) of above-ground oor area with an in-ground basement oor area of 121 m2 (1,302 ft2) for a total oor area of 374 m2 (4,026 ft2)." from city docs.

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Sub-Dividible Property 11,851 Sq.Ft. Lot. Subdivision potential into 2 single family lots. Builder and investor alert, central location, close to schools, grocery and parks. 80 feet by 148 feet lot total lot size 11851 sqft. Close to Delview high school and parks. Build 2 homes on a potential 3 stories approx.

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Eat healthy without breaking the bank

HOW would you like to have a cart full of healthy foods and still save money?

Anyone who does the grocery shopping will tell you, it is more expensive to buy the ingredients for a healthy diet like vegetables, nuts, fruit and fish than the refined grains, processed prepared foods and meats of an unhealthy diet. Is there a way to buy healthy and keep costs down?

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Professor of Nutrition at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, emphasizes that it is worth spending the time to spend your grocery dollars wisely. “We have seen again and again that people who eat more fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancers and other chronic diseases.”

His colleague, Dr. Jeffrey Blumberg, notes that planning makes a big difference in the food budget. He says, decide what you need for a week’s meals and buy only those items. Try to incorporate healthy meals that advantage of store deals. Build meals around items you already have in your pantry, and plan menus that are suitable for cooking extra portions that can be easily reheated for another meal.

Blumberg adds, look into the refrigerator to make good use of the things you already have. For items that have a long shelf life, buy bulk. Remember, when buying perishable foods consider what you will use promptly and freeze the rest.

Avoid purchasing ready-made meals.

They are invariably more expensive than buying the ingredients.

There’s also a myth that organic selections are more nutritious than conventional counterparts. Dr Alice H. Lichtenstein, professor of nutrition and science policy, also at Tufts, says all fruits and vegetables (whether fresh, frozen, cooked or raw, organic or conventional) are health promoting choices from a nutritional standpoint.

Another misconception is that glutenfree foods are better for health than those that contain gluten. But Dr. Mozaffarian says replacing refined wheat products with refined rice and corn products may have some health gains but also possible harms. Gluten-free diets, according to studies at Tufts, were significantly lower in protein, magnesium, vitamin E, dietary fiber and higher in calories that most people do not need.

The point is that unless you are in the one percent of the population that suffers from celiac disease or the six percent that are thought to have non-celiac gluten sensitivity, there is no need for glutenfree foods. Save your money.

A few years ago, researchers showed that, on average, it cost $1.50 a day more to choose healthy foods when shopping in a supermarket. They also wisely suggested that you could save that much by saying “no” to coffee, dessert or some other goodie. These savings translate to better health for individuals and tremendous savings for families and governments in terms of health care expenditures down the road.

Finally, consider the impact of smarter shopping in terms of food wastage and environmental concerns. It is estimated that 30 to 40 percent of the North American food supply goes unconsumed every year. That is a matter of disgraceful waste and economic inefficiency. But

the amount of food and food packaging that terminates unused in landfills is also an environmental problem that industry, governments and consumers all share.

As consumers, when you shop, make a point of refusing to buy products in excessive or nonrecyclable packaging.

While there are still big challenges around easy and equitable access to nutritious and affordable food, you can take steps toward smarter shopping. In this uncertain world, remember this sage advice: a dollar saved is also a dollar earned.

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

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