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High Commissioner in New Delhi asks stranded Canadians to send their details WITH thousands of Canadians stuck in India, Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel tweeted on Wednesday: “For Canadians wishing to return home who haven’t already provided their details, please send the following to india.consular@ international.gc.ca: your full name, passport number, current location, flight info (whether the flight is cancelled or not) and your contact information.”Charn Sohal tweeted in reply: “I already sent this information a few days back. At that time they did not ask for our current location. I will re send all the information now with our current location.”

Patel also tweeted: “For #Canadians seeking to return home to Canada, we’re actively seeking solutions to facilitate commercial flights; if we have any new info re: availability of flight options & how to travel to the airport we’ll share it here & via ROCA @CanadainIndia” Gurpreet Singh Sidhu tweeted in response: “There are more than 15,000 Cdn citizens and Cdn PR stuck in India. Some of us have booked flights next week.

If [Indian] govt allows, a lot of Cdns will return [to Canada] next

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week.”

On Monday, Patel had tweeted: “If you’re [Canadian] in #India, #Nepal, #Bhutan & haven’t already done so, register with our Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) http://Travel.gc.ca/ register For consular assistance Email: india.consular@ international.gc.ca / sos@ international.gc.ca or [phone] +1613-996-8885 @CanadainIndia.”

Patel later tweeted this clarification: “We will not be able to respond individually to messages containing this

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He also retweeted tweets by Foreign Affairs Minister FrançoisPhilippe Champagne: “Between March 23-25, we have received 8907 calls + 25 441 emails at our Emergency Response and Watch Centre in Ottawa. We have also sent 37 984 emails.

“We understand that Canadians want to come home and hundreds of staffers are working around the clock to bring you back safely.”

The minister also tweeted: “ADVISORY TO CANADIAN TRAVELLERS IN INDIA: “We are aware that the lockdown is making travel difficult for Canadian travellers stranded in #India who want to return home. “@nadirypatel + officials are all working to assess options to facilitate flights in a complex situation.”

He also tweeted: “We will continue to work on potential options. I have spoken with my counterpart @DrSJainshankar to discuss the situation.

“We will remain in close touch with relevant authorities.”

TAKING full advantage of the COVID-19 crisis, the Surrey Board of Trade, a staunch RCMP supporter that has vigorously opposed the formation of a Surrey municipal police force, was at it again on Tuesday.

In a press release, the Surrey Board of Trade in a list of demand wanted the “new public safety infrastructure (new Surrey Police Department) postponed indefinitely.”

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THE Indian government on Thursday extended the ban on all international flight operations until April 14 to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, in a circular, said that this restriction will not apply to international cargo operations and flights which have specifically been approved by it.

At present, domestic flight operations are banned until March 31.

The DGCA on March 19 had announced

that no international commercial passenger flight operations will take place in India from 1:30 a.m. on March 23 to 5:30 a.m. on March 29.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown, starting midnight, that brought everything except essential services to a halt in India. He told the nation: “Forget every work except the work of staying at home.” (See World Section for more).

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WSO calls for urgent assistance to Afghan Sikhs after Kabul gurdwara attack THE World Sikh Organization of Canada said on Wednesday that it’s deeply saddened by the terrorist attack on Gurdwara Guru Har Rai in Shor Bazaar, Kabul, Afghanistan. Several attackers raided the gurdwara premises shortly before 8 a.m. and, according to reports, killed at least 23 Sikhs.

The Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Daesh had earlier killed 19 Sikhs in a suicide bomb attack in June 2018.

Kabul is home to the last remaining Sikhs in Afghanistan. Sikh and Hindu Afghans currently face a difficult, if not unliveable, situation in many parts of Afghanistan. The Sikh and Hindu communities that have lived in Afghanistan for hundreds of years now number approximately 1,000. Prior to 1992, their population numbered over 200,000, however due to persecution and discrimination, most have been forced to flee to other countries. The Afghan Sikh and Hindus remaining in Afghanistan are the most vulnerable who do not have the resources or ability to relocate.

An injured victim being rushed to the hospital.

Afghan troops in a shootout with the terrorists.

The WSO along with the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation and the Canadian Sikh community have consistently called for measures to address the plight of Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan, as Afghan authorities have been unable to offer meaningful protection of their basic human

rights.

Without internal flight options, or prospects of meaningful integration in neighbouring countries, international resettlement has become the only viable solution for Afghan Sikh and Hindu asylum seekers.

The WSO continues to assist the efforts to resettle

some of these Afghan Sikh and Hindu families to Canada, which were begun

by Alberta MLA Manmeet Singh Bhullar before his tragic death in 2015. While 15 refugee families have now settled in Canada, many others continue to await the processing of their files.

WSO President Tejinder Singh Sidhu said: “[The] attack on Gurdwara Guru Har Rai in Kabul and the brutal murder of so many Sikhs is a horrific act of terror, but sadly not one that was unexpected.

“Afghan Sikhs and Hindus have repeatedly cried out for assistance and warned that their lives are in imminent danger. Without urgent help, the remaining Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan face a tragic fate.

Although this is a trying

Tejinder Singh Sidhu time for Canada and the entire world as we battle the Corona virus, we must remember our duty to assist vulnerable communities facing extermination such as Afghan Hindus and Sikhs.

“We call on the Canadian government to expedite the processing of their refugee applications and allow the Sikhs and Hindus remaining in Afghanistan to be directly sponsored by Canadians.”

Delta Police restricting public access to buildings AS part of ongoing efforts to ensure that the Delta Police Department is able to maintain operational readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, all public access to DPD Headquarters (4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent,

Ladner), and the Public Safety Building (11375 84 Avenue, North Delta), will be restricted at end of business day on Thursday.

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Edmonton company Entos developing DNA vaccine against COVID-19 AN Edmonton company headed by a University of Alberta cancer researcher is developing a DNA vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and has currently infected nearly 400,000 people worldwide and crippled the global economy.

Entos Pharmaceuticals, a healthcare biotechnology company that develops new therapeutic compounds using the company’s proprietary drug-delivery platform, has begun manufacturing vaccine candidates against the novel coronavirus. The vaccine candidates will soon be tested in animal models as a first step before they are moved to human trials.

“Given the urgency of the situation, we can have a lead candidate vaccine within two months. Once we have that it’s a race to get it into clinical trials,” said John Lewis, CEO of Entos and a professor of oncology at the U of A. Lewis said in comparison to a traditional vaccine, DNA-based vaccines hold several advantages.

Nucleic acids are introduced directly into the patient’s own cells, causing them to make pieces of the virus-tricking the immune system into mounting a response without the full virus actually being present.

The approach is recognized as being easier to move into large-scale manufacturing, offers improved

John Lewis (left), CEO of Entos Pharmaceuticals, and oncology professor at the U of A, says the company is working on a DNAbased vaccine against COVID-19 that would be easier to mass-produce than traditional vaccines and would work without needing an infectious agent.

(Photo: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry) vaccine stability and works without needing an infectious agent.

In the current absence of a vaccine for COVID-19, several companies around the world are mounting efforts to begin similar work.

The first clinical trial using a DNA-based vaccine developed

by Moderna Inc. began in Seattle, Wash., on March 13. Their approach allows for antibodies to be made in the human trial volunteers against a specific protein on the surface of the coronavirus that lets the virus enter human cells. The hope is that the antibodies will stop the interaction.

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“While our near-term efforts will be to develop a vaccine against coronavirus, we’ll use what we learn from this project to work on vaccines for cancer.”

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United Truckers Association calls for container trucking to be deemed essential service THE United Truckers Association (UTA) is asking the provincial government to deem container trucking an essential service amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

With product shortages and strict purchasing limits now becoming the norm across British Columbia, and indeed Canada, the

UTA is petitioning to have the critical nature of supply chain integrity, and the role that container trucks play in that, recognized by the BC government.

A recent phone call with the Port of Vancouver, as well as numerous false rumours being spread through social media, have prompted the

UTA to make this request, according to spokesperson Gagan Singh.

“Anonymous calls to have container trucking services shut down have emerged over the past week, which is also prompting concern from the Port of Vancouver’s logistics team,” said Singh.

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The UTA, which represents close to 1,000 independent operator container trucks, is leading efforts to ensure that working environments are adhering to all declarations emerging from public health authorities. It was a series of letters sent by the organization to the Port of Vancouver and various marine terminal operators, which resulted in policy changes that removed phys-

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The UTA maintains that

members can continue to work responsibly while still fulfilling their role in the continuity of the country’s supply chain.

“The safety of our communities across British Columbia and Canada is the number 1 priority for the UTA and our membership, which is necessitating both changes in how we operate as well as ensuring that essential goods continue to get into the hands of consumers,” said Singh. “The UTA is adjusting like everyone else in society, while still living up to our responsibilities to all Canadians.”

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2. A maximum of five people will be allowed for wash and dress service.

3. A maximum of two to three people will be allowed for funeral arrangement.

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67 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C.; total now 792; 2 more deaths HEALTH Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday announced 67 new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 792 cases in British Columbia.

Every health region in British Columbia has patients with COVID-19: 391 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 262 are in the Fraser Health region, 57 are in the Island Health region, 70 are in the Interior Health region and 12 are in the Northern Heath region.

There have been two more deaths as a result of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal health region.

Two additional long-term care homes in the Fraser Health region have staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19, The Harrison at Elim Village and Chartwell Independent Living at Langley Gardens. In total, 11 long-term care homes in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions have confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Public health officials are providing support to implement outbreak protocols.

Two hundred and seventy-five patients with COVID-19 have recovered and no longer have isolation requirements.

Additionally, of the total COVID-19 cases, 73 individuals are currently hospitalized, and the remaining people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.

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COVID-19 Emergency Response Act receives royal assent BILL C-13, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, on Wednesday received royal assent, guaranteeing the rapid implementation and administration of measures to protect Canadians’ health and safety and stabilize the Canadian economy.

The authorities in this legislation makes sure that the government can do what it takes to support Canadians and Canadian businesses, and the economy as whole, in a timely way, today and in the future, as the situation continues to evolve.

The Government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan provides direct support to Canadian workers and businesses, plus $55 billion through tax deferrals, to help meet the cash needs of Canadian businesses and households, and to help stabilize the economy. This comprehensive support helps ensure that Canadians can pay for essentials like housing and groceries, as well as helps businesses continue to pay their employees and their bills during this time of uncertainty.

This legislation: * Provides additional assistance to families with children by temporarily boosting Canada Child Benefit payments, delivering almost $2 billion in extra support. * Provides additional assistance to individuals and families with low and modest incomes with a special

top-up payment under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit, delivering $5.5 billion in support. * Introduces a Canada Emergency Response Benefit providing a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to four months to support workers who lose their income as of result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The benefit would cover Canadians who have lost their job, are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19, as well as working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children who are sick or at home because of school and daycare closures. Additionally, workers who are still employed, but are not receiving income because of disruptions to their work situation related to COVID-19, would also qualify for the CERB. The CERB is available to Canadian workers affected by the current situation whether or not they are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI). * Introduces a pause on the repayments of Canada Student Loans in the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the Canada Student Loans Act, and the Apprenticeship Loans Act in order to introduce a 6-month moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans for all borrowers currently in repayment. * Helps businesses keep

their workers by providing eligible small employers a temporary wage subsidy for a period of three months.

Eligible employers would include small businesses (including co-operative corporations) eligible for the small business deduction, unincorporated employers, certain partnerships, non-profit organizations and charities. * Helps protect seniors’ retirement savings from the impact of volatile market conditions by reducing required minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds by 25 per cent for 2020. * Supports provinces and territories with a COVID-19 Response Fund that would provide one-time funding of $500 million through the Canada Health Transfer for their critical health care system needs and to support mitigation efforts as needed. * Ensures the availability of drugs and medical devices by providing the Government with the authority to make regulations to address any future shortages of therapeutic products, including drugs and medical devices.

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* Supports Canadian businesses through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)by temporarily providing the Minister of Finance with more flexibility to determine BDC’s capital limit, allowing it to provide further financial support to Canadian businesses when they need it. * Supports Canadian businesses through Export Development Canada (EDC) by temporarily providing the Minister of Finance with more flexibility in setting EDC’s capital and liability limits – as well as the Canada Account limit – and expanding EDC’s ability to engage in domestic financial transactions so that it can more effectively deliver financial and credit insurance support to affected Canadian businesses. * Supports the agriculture and agri-food sector by amending the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Act to temporarily provide the Minister of Finance with the flexibility to set the limit on the amounts that may be paid by the Minister of Finance to FCC out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to ensure continued availability of credit to businesses in the agriculture and agri-food sector. * Supports the mortgage financing market in Canada by enhancing the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC)access to capital, and increasing its insurance-in-force and guarantees-in-force legislative

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limits, so that it can continue to provide stable funding to banks and mortgage lenders in support of continued lending to Canadian businesses and consumers. * Protects Canadians from the Spread of COVID-19 by providing authority to a federal minister to requisition funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Health to support federal efforts to prevent or control the spread of COVID-19. * Provides the Minister of Finance with flexibility to respond expeditiously to COVID-19 developments, by amending the Financial Administration Act (FAA) to temporarily remove the requirement for the Minister of Finance to receive Governor in Council’s authorization in order to use emergency powers. * Supports the protection of Canadians’ savings by providing the Minister of Finance with the flexibility to

increase the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation’s deposit insurance limit beyond its current level of $100,000.

These investments build on action already taken to address the outbreak, including the over $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund and over $500 billion in credit and liquidity support coordinated by the Government, the Bank of Canada, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and commercial lenders to ensure businesses have access to liquidity and can continue to operate.

The Government said it will continue to carefully monitor all developments relating to the COVID-19 outbreak and is prepared to take further action as required.

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Trudeau noted: “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and an important source of good jobs across this country. They are facing economic hardship and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that is why we are taking action now to help them get the financial help they need to protect their workers and pay their bills.”

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Surrey Fire Chief exhorts firefighters to instill confidence in residents SURREY Fire Service Chief Larry Thomas on Thursday in a message to his staff said: “As the Chief of the Surrey Fire Service, I know that the men and women of Surrey Fire take great pride in serving and protecting the people of Surrey. The dedication Surrey firefighters bring to their role is boundless. In these challenging and anxious times, it is vital that we present a united front in the

fight against COVID-19. To bring any uncertainty on the preparedness or capability of Surrey Fire is a disservice to the people of Surrey and to the legacy of our proud department. As front-line emergency workers, our role is not only to fight the fires and attend emergency calls, but it is to instill confidence to the people we serve that we are able and ready to respond.

“I ask that the Union leadership reflect on its actions and the potential harm and worry it is causing to the people we serve.

“To all Surrey firefighters, we will all get through this, the contingency plans I have put in place has been done to ensure that SFS will be response ready not just today or next week, but for the full duration of the crisis. I have put staffing plans in place

well-being of my staff and the availability of SFS members to meet the challenges ahead.

“I respectfully ask that we refocus our efforts to collectively fight this unprecedented challenge before us.

It is the right thing to do as members of the Surrey Fire Service and it is the right thing to do for the people we so loyally serve.”

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Staff COVID-19 case at Elim Village – The Harrison & Chartwell Independent Living at Langley Gardens A staff member of Elim Village – The Harrison in Surrey and a community health worker supporting Chartwell Independent Living at Langley Gardens have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Fraser Health is working with the staff at both site and home care clients to identify anyone who may have been exposed and taking steps to protect the health of all staff, residents and families.

To prevent transmission of COVID-19, Fraser Health is ensuring staff currently working at Elim Village – The Harrison and Chartwell Independent Living at Langley Gardens will not be

working at any other facility.

Fraser Health has proactively implemented the following: * Staffing levels will be maintained to provide resident care. * Visitors have been limited to only essential visitors. * Staff and residents movement in the facility has been restricted. * Cleaning and infection control measures have been enhanced. * Residents, clients, families and staff are being notified. * Twice a day screening of

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During this time, Fraser Health will have a presence at each site to take any further actions required and support the facility. This includes dedicated people to address quality, communications on site to answer staff, residents and family questions, and active checks of symptoms in staff and residents.

For more information on COVID-19 and steps being taken to reduce its impact, visit www.fraserhealth.ca/ covid19.

Fraser Health COVID-19 web hub FRASER Health has created online resources to help answer questions and provide additional information about COVID-19.

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Surrey Mayor urges people to practice social distancing and not gather in large groups SURREY Mayor Doug McCallum on Wednesday said in a statement: “I want to reassure the citizens of Surrey that all is not bleak and that I believe that each of us can stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus began in a single person in China and has multiplied because it is able to latch on to new carriers. The unprecedented measures that have been put in place has been done with the express purpose to stem and stop the spread of the virus.

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are and that’s why it is imperative that we have the self-discipline to follow this fight through. The orders and measures, such as practicing social distancing and not gathering in large groups, are only effective if we collectively put them into practice.

“As we have seen, there is a real human and economic toll to pay if we do not step up to stop the virus, but we can fight the spread by taking the precautions that have been laid out. This battle is for the health of our communities, our neighborhoods,

our older population that is the most vulnerable, our loved ones, our families and our individual self.

“We all possess the power to fight COVID-19 by making sure we are not an easy target for the virus to latch on to. By taking responsibility of our actions and by taking care of ourselves, we are taking care of one another and our community as a whole.

“COVID-19 can and will be stopped, and the fight begins and ends with each of us.”

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Service BC centres remain open TO align with recommendations from the provincial health officer, Service BC is taking action to limit the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus for citizens and staff.

Service BC centres are remaining open throughout the province to connect people to core services and supports during this uncertain time. In order to ensure people’s health and safety, staff at Service BC centres are taking extra steps to regularly sanitize public and office spaces, and are modifying reception areas to support social distancing.

During the first hour of business, vulnerable citizens – including seniors and people who have underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems – will now receive priority service by calling their local Service BC centre to make an appointment.

Many government organizations are modifying their face-to-face supports due to the pandemic. Service BC is working closely with its partner agencies to identify the core programs and services that will continue to

be available at Service BC centres. These include: * income assistance and disability assistance; * residential tenancy; * BC Services Card; * drivers’ licensing; * Affordable Child Care Benefit; * Medical Services Plan (MSP); and * forest-worker support programs.

A full list of available services at each Service BC centre is available online, along with information on hours of operation at each site. In addition to physical offices around the province, Service BC supports citizens through online, telephone and text channels.

People are asked to call a Service BC centre, rather than coming in to an office, if: * they are showing symptoms of COVID-19, including coughing, shortness of breath and fever; * they have a sick family member or have

Surrey gives 90-day extension for Annual Flat Water and Sewer payment THE City of Surrey’s Annual Flat Water and Sewer payment will be extended by 90 days.

The grace period has been endorsed by City Council and the payment is now due July 2.

“The impact of COVID-19 is extensive, and the financial challenges it presents are being felt by all of us,” said Surrey Mayor Doug

McCallum. “That is why Council has endorsed the deferral of the Annual Flat Water and Sewer for 90 days. We are reviewing all of our options in how we can help ease the burden for our citizens during these times and we will be providing updates as they become available.”

been around someone who is sick; and/or * they have not yet completed the 14-day isolation period after traveling abroad.

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Licence renewals, payment deferrals now available during pandemic BRITISH Columbians can now extend their expiring driver’s licence remotely, as ICBC adapts driver licensing measures to assist customers to stay home and follow public health orders on physical distancing and further protect employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A customer can renew their driver’s licence up to six weeks in advance of the expiry date by contacting ICBC’s Driver Licensing Call Centre at 1-800-950-1498 and temporarily extend

their driver’s licence over the phone. The customer will be mailed an interim paper licence that will be valid for 90 days. Eligible extensions include routine renewals, reinstatement of a licence, and the replacement of a lost licence. Expiring BC Services Cards and BC Identification Cards are not eligible for phone renewals. ICBC will monitor the situation and determine whether the 90-day period needs to be extended further.

In addition to this change,

ICBC is now offering customers the option to defer their monthly insurance payments for up to 90 days with no penalty, to support those facing financial hardship at this time. This deferral will be available to customers already on monthly Autoplan payments for up to 90 days. ICBC previously allowed for only a single deferral of 30 days.

Customers can use ICBC’s online resource tool to apply for deferrals or call the customer support team at 1-800-665-6442.

ICBC is also taking further measures to ensure physical distancing requirements to protect customers and employees, as mandated by the Provincial Health Officer. Starting immediately, the following services will only be offered online at icbc.com or through the call centre until further notice: * Obtaining driving records/ abstracts * Change of address * Paying violation tickets Enhanced Driver’s Licence (EDL) and Enhanced

Identification Card (EIC) processing has been suspended as of March 24 as those transactions require extended face-to-face interaction where physical distancing guidelines cannot be met.

To further meet physical distancing requirements, all driver knowledge tests will be suspended indefinitely, for motorcycle and passenger vehicles, unless there is a legal requirement to obtain a licence (e.g. new resident to B.C.).

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edge tests will continue; however, they will not be permitted with the use of a translator as physical distancing requirements cannot be met. Over the coming weeks, ICBC will be working on finding ways to provide knowledge tests without the need for an inoffice visit.

THE ICBC is asking that customers only attend a driver licensing office if their transaction is urgent and cannot be done by phone or online, and if they are not showing symptoms.

Seating limits on buses to promote physical distancing COMMENCING next week, TransLink will be limiting seating on buses in Metro Vancouver to promote physical distancing. Roughly half the seats on board buses will have signage installed to indicate that those seats are to be left vacant, which will allow for extra space between

customers. If the new seated capacity is reached, bus operators will not make any further stops to collect passengers, who will have to wait for the next bus.

TransLink says that given declining ridership is resulting in far fewer passengers on the system, it’s not expected

these changes will impact travel times on the majority of bus routes. However, commuters who use busier routes should consider building in additional travel time and consider their need to travel, particularly during rush hours. Public transit remains crucial for thousands

of essential service workers in the region, including those in the healthcare sector.

TransLink is also undertaking other initiatives to promote physical distancing: * Customers are being asked to board buses using the rear doors where possible, with the exception of those requiring mobility assistance. * Seating close to bus operators is already limited on cer-

tain buses. * An education campaign has been launched asking customers to allow extra space for fellow passengers when on board transit. * Coast Mountain Bus Company is accelerating installation of operator protection barriers on all buses. * HandyDART has suspended fare collection in order to promote physical distancing between operators and cus-

tomers. * Customers are not able to use seats close to crew on SeaBus vessels. * Any updated travel advice and information will be provided via Transit Alerts and on Twitter. * Additional information specific to COVID-19 can also be found at translink.ca/covid19.

All of the above measures will remain in place until further notice.

BC RCMP notify IIO BC of Langley incident in which man was seriously injured THE RCMP have notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Langley which has resulted in injuries to a man.

On March 24, just before noon, the Langley RCMP received a complaint of a man on an overpass. RCMP officers arrived at the scene and began speaking with the man.

The officers began to fear for the man’s safety and attempted to grab him to remove him from the edge. Despite the efforts of the

members. the man fell.

The attending officers began medical treatment and called Emergency Health Services. He was transported to hospital where it was later determined he has serious injuries.

IIO BC is investigating to determine whether police actions or inactions are linked to the man’s injuries.

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ing any bylaws that restrict goods delivery at any time of day. * Protecting consumers: Banning the secondary resale of food, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, cleaning and other essential supplies; and restricting quantities of items purchased at point of sale. * Enforcement: Enabling municipal bylaw officers to support enforcement of the provincial health officer’s orders for business closures and gatherings, in line with offences under the Public Health Act. * Travel: Ensuring all passenger and carferry services provide minimum service levels and priority access for residents, and essential goods and workers. * Protecting B.C.’s most vulnerable: Making it easier to support critical services for vulnerable people, like food banks and shelters. * Co-ordination: Suspending local states of emergency specific to the COVID-19 pandemic, except for the City of Vancouver; giving municipal councils the ability to hold more flexible meetings to expedite decisions; and co-ordinating potential use of local publicly owned facilities, like community centres, for self-isolation, testing, medical care, warehousing and distribution.

These unprecedented steps, made based on the recommendation of B.C.’s health and emergency management officials and invoked for the first time under a provincial state of emergency, will support the provincial health officer and minister of health in a co-ordinated cross-government approach to COVID-19 response and recovery.

Farnworth added, “Many local governments, First Nations and partners have stepped up to make sure they have prepared to protect their communities from the impacts of COVID-19. Today’s measures will make sure communities are taking necessary steps, in co-ordination with the Province, to get ready should more action be required to combat COVID-19.”

The Province, in consultation with the Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, has defined essential services British Columbians rely on in their daily lives in the context of COVID-19 response and recovery. This is distinct from essential service designations under the Province’s Labour Relations Code.

In consultation with the provincial health officer, any business or service that has not been ordered to close, and is also not identified on the essential service list, may stay open if it can adapt its services and workplace to the orders and recommendations of the PHO. “In these new and challenging times we are facing, we’re asking British Columbians to stay strong as a community, and together we can get through this,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “I’m proud of the strategic measures we have enacted government-wide to help our families and health-care workers, to keep them safe and supported. By issuing a series of ministerial orders, we recognize that this is not forever, but it is for now. With everyone stepping in and respecting the

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City of Surrey makes changes in pickup to protect waste collection workers THE City of Surrey announced on Friday that as a precaution for the health and safety of waste collection workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following changes have been put in effect to protect waste collection workers.

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At the request of the Attorney General, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has made the order under the Emergency Program Act to protect public health and to recognize that during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, British Columbians involved in legal or administrative proceedings may be unable to take steps required by legislation.

The order provides that mandatory limitation periods, and other mandatory time periods established in an enactment or law of British Columbia, within which a civil or family action, proceeding, claim or appeal must be commenced in the provincial court, Supreme Court or Court of Appeal are suspended. It also provides that a person, tribunal or other body that has a statutory power of decision may waive, suspend or extend a mandatory time period relating to the exercise of that power.

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B.C.’s COVID-19 Action Plan builds on the federal government’s COVID-19 economic plan and boosts supports for British Columbians who are worried about paying their bills and staying afloat.

Supporting people and the services they rely on The plan includes immediate measures to help individuals and families cope with potential illness, financial strain or precarious employment. It also adds funding to key services, such as health care, housing and social services, to make sure they continue to support British Columbians and help contain the spread of COVID-19.

“While this crisis continues, we need to make sure that people are kept safe and that vital services are available to British Columbians,” said Carole James, Minister of Finance. “That means making sure people can pay their bills, stay safe in their homes and provide for their families during this extraordinary time.”

Of the $2.8 billion allocated to ensure people have the services and support they need during this difficult time, the B.C. government is dedicating $1.1 billion to boost the income of people affected by COVID-19.

A new B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers will provide a tax-free $1,000 payment to British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected by the outbreak.

The benefit will be a one-time payment for British Columbians who receive federal Employment Insurance (EI), or the new federal Emergency Care Benefit or Emergency Support Benefit as a result of COVID-19 impacts. This includes workers who have been laid-off, who are sick or quarantined, parents with sick children, parents who stay at home from work while child care centres and schools are closed, and those caring for sick family members, such as an elderly parent. The workers can be EI-eligible and non-EI eligible, such as the self-employed. The benefit will be paid to B.C. residents, in addition to their federal income supports.

The COVID-19 Action Plan takes further steps to boost income supports by increasing and expanding the B.C. Climate Action Tax Credit in July 2020. As many as 86% of British Columbians will see some extra money from this enhancement. Eligible families of four will receive up to $564 and eligible individuals will receive up to $218 in an enhanced payment. This boosts the regular climate action tax credit payment of up to $112.50 per family of four and up to $43.50 per adult.

Together, the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers and the enhanced B.C. Climate Action Tax Credit will complement federal income supports and help people who are struggling with job loss, reduced income or increased costs through the immediate

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The Province is focused on keeping people safe, healthy and supported throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To support that work, the action plan provides $1.7 billion for the critical services British Columbians need.

The $1.7 billion includes investments in housing and shelter supports, income and disability assistance programs and crucial health services, such as funding for the BC Centre for Disease Control hotline, quarantine costs, lab tests and work underway at the First Nations Health Authority and the United Way’s Better at Home program for seniors.

To support non-profits, service delivery agencies and child care providers, the Province will continue to provide funding even if these agencies are closed or their regular operations have been disrupted.

Licensed child care providers staying open will receive enhanced funding to keep operations going. These centres are eligible to receive seven times their average monthly operating funding from government, which is expected to cover approximately 75% of a group facility’s average monthly operating expenses.

To help people with B.C. student loans, the Province is freezing B.C. student loan payments for six months, starting March 30, 2020. Federal student loan payments are being frozen as well.

British Columbians needing more time to pay their bills can also apply to existing payment deferral programs at ICBC and BC Hydro. ICBC is extending deferrals to up to 90 days. People dealing with job loss, illness or loss of wages due to COVID-19 may also qualify for BC Hydro’s Customer Crisis Fund grant program for up to $600.

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pacts across the country and around the world. Every aspect of B.C.’s economy will be touched by this pandemic. The COVID-19 Action Plan will help businesses get through the immediate crisis and lay the groundwork needed to get businesses back on their feet once the crisis is over.

Effective immediately, businesses with a payroll over $500,000 can defer their employer health tax payments until Sept. 30, 2020. Businesses with a payroll under this threshold are already exempt from the tax.

In addition to the employer health tax, the Province is extending tax filing and payment deadlines for the provincial sales tax (PST), municipal and regional district tax, tobacco tax, motor fuel tax and carbon tax until Sept. 30, 2020. The scheduled April 1 increase to the provincial carbon tax, as well as the new PST registration requirements on e-commerce and the implementation of PST on sweetened carbonated drinks, will be delayed and their timing will be reviewed by Sept. 30, 2020.

Business and light- and major-industry property classes will see their school tax cut in half. This will provide $500 mil-

lion in immediate relief for business that own their property and allow commercial landlords to immediately pass savings on to their tenants in triple-net leases.

In the longer-term, the recovery plan will dedicate funding to particularly hard-hit

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Supporting renters, landlords during COVID-19 TO support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supple-

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households by offering up to $500 a month towards their rent, building on federal and provincial financial supports already announced for British Columbians facing financial hardship.

“With lost jobs and lost wages due to COVID-19, many tenants are worried they can’t make the rent. It’s a challenging time for landlords too,” said Premier John Horgan. “Nobody should lose their home as a result of COVID-19. Our plan will give much-needed financial relief to renters and landlords. It will also provide more security for renters, who will be able to stay in their homes without fear of eviction or increasing rents during this emergency.”

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“People are feeling a lot of fear and anxiety and they need to be able to depend on the comfort and stability of home right now. Our government is taking steps to help take some of the pressure off renters and landlords and protect people’s health,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We’re helping renters pay rent and giving them the peace of mind that they have a stable home in these unprecedented times, and ensuring that landlords can count on some rental income right now to keep them afloat too.”

Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End, who led the Province’s Rental Housing Task Force, consulted with a broad range of tenant and landlord organizations to inform the development of these actions that meet the needs of both landlords and tenants during the pandemic.

“As we work together to fight this pandemic, we can’t afford to leave anyone behind,” Chandra Herbert said. “That’s why I delivered recommendations that address the immediate concerns of both landlords and tenants who are doing their best at this difficult time.”

The Province is implementing a number of additional measures to keep people housed and protect their health. The full list of immediate measures includes: * The new temporary rent supplement will provide up to $500 per month, paid directly to landlords. * Halting evictions by ensuring a landlord may not issue a new notice to end tenancy for any reason. However, in exceptional cases where it may be needed to protect health and safety or to prevent undue damage to the property, landlords will be able to apply to the Residential Tenancy Branch for a hearing. * Halting the enforcement of existing eviction notices issued by the Residential Tenancy Branch, except in extreme cases where there are safety concerns. The smaller number of court-ordered evictions are up to the courts, which operate independently of government. * Freezing new annual rent increases during the state of emergency. * Preventing landlords from accessing rental units without the consent of the tenant (for example, for showings or routine maintenance), except in exceptional cases where it is needed to protect health and safety or to prevent undue damage to the unit. * Restricting methods that renters and landlords can use to serve notices to reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19 (no personal service and allowing email). * Allowing landlords to restrict the use of common areas by tenants or guests to protect against the transmission of COVID-19.

To further support renters and landlords, the Residential Tenancy Branch will implement several additional actions, including adjourning and rescheduling hearings in situations where people need additional time to prepare and extending timelines for filing applications for dispute resolution.

These latest steps are part of government’s $5-billion COVID-19 Action Plan to provide income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services.

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Province takes action to protect jobs THE Province has made two significant changes to the Employment Standards Act to better support workers both during the COVID-19 public health emergency and in the long term.

Firstly, changes will allow workers to immediately take unpaid, job-protected leave if they are unable to work for reasons relating to COVID-19. This means workers who are ill, need to self-isolate, need to care for their child or other dependent, or whose employer is concerned that the employee may expose others to risk, will be able to take leave

without putting their job at risk.

“These proactive changes ensure that no one will lose their jobs for prioritizing their health and safety, or the health and safety of their loved ones and their community,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Given these extraordinary times, we are ensuring that the legislation provides protections for those impacted by COVID-19.”

The leave will be retroactive to January 27, 2020, the date that the first presumptive COVID-19 case was confirmed in

B.C. During this public health emergency, people can take this job-protected leave for as long as the circumstance that requires them to be away from work applies.

Secondly, to better support workers on an ongoing basis, the changes also provide up to three days of unpaid, job-protected leave each year for people who cannot work due to illness or injury. This is a permanent change to the act that brings B.C. in line with all other provinces in Canada.

“This crisis has highlighted the importance of having permanent job-protected

illness or injury leave in place for people in this province,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “We’re stepping up and bringing in this new leave to support workers over the long term, beyond this crisis.”

While on job-protected leave related to the COVID-19 crisis, workers may also be eligible for financial support through expanded Employment Insurance benefits through the federal government.

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Don’t fall for a coronavirus hoax …and if it’s criminal, Crime Stoppers offers rewards for tips that lead to arrests MISINFORMATION abounds during the COVID-19 crisis, and scammers never rest either. For them, this is just one more opportunity to take advantage of unsuspecting targets, especially elderly victims who may be more trusting, notes Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers.

With March being Fraud Prevention Month in B.C., Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers warns not only do the usual financial scams, cyber-fraud, fake CRA phone calls and other crimes remain all around us, they’re joined this year by coronavirus scams.

The Canadian Fraud Centre is maintaining a national running list of COVID-19 scams which so far includes: * Duct cleaning companies offering services or “special” filters to protect from COVID-19. * Utilility companies threatening to disconnect power for non-payment. * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the World Health Organization (WHO) selling fake lists of COVID-19 infected people living near you. * Offers of fake COVID-19 tests, which are only administered by health authorities. * Public Health Agency of Canada allegedly asking for your health card and credit card numbers for a COVID-19 prescription. * Charities like the Red Cross offering free medical products (e.g. masks) for a donation. * People selling household decontamination services door to door.

“Fraud is as much a crime as any other, yet only five per cent of the tips Crime Stoppers receives relate to fraudulent crime,” says Linda Annis, Executive Director of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. “Fraud costs Canadians millions of dollars and criminals shouldn’t get away with it. If you call us and pass on information on a fraudulent crime, we guarantee you will be totally anonymous, never go to court and could be eligible for a cash reward.”

Additional warnings have also been issued by international agencies including INTERPOL. Some examples: * Fake shops, websites, social media accounts and email addresses – offers of masks and other medical supplies for sale have sprung up online. Unsuspecting victims who order from fraudulent ones never get their goods and see their money disappear. * Impersonating legitimate companies – using similar names, websites, email addresses and messages on social media platforms.

This includes the World Health Organization (WHO) which has issued a warning of its own. * Fake charity appeals – attempts to get the recipient’s money allegedly to fund vaccine for children in China. There is no vaccine yet for the novel coronavirus. * Telephone fraud – Interpol says criminals may call pretending to be clinic or hospital officials and claim that a relative of the victim has the virus and needs money for medical treatment. * Phishing – emails claiming to be from national or global health authorities ask victims to provide financial details, or open an attachment containing malware.

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Participate in the selection/hiring of the staďŹ&#x20AC; Ensure that the food and service meet the quality control standards.

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Address staďŹ&#x192;ng requirement and may assist in hiring Completion of Secondary School is mandatory before applying to the job position. Experience of 2 years or more is preferred.We welcome indigenous people, youth, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply for the job listing. Kindly apply to the job position via email - pizzaboxdonair@gmail.com A.G Diesel Repair Ltd. located at 5608 53 Ave NW, Edmonton AB, T6B3K1 have a vacancy to hire two full time/Permanent Diesel Mechanics.The employee in this position will be expected to work 8 hours per day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 hours per week. Wage rate will be $39.00/ hour plus 4% vacation. Should be proďŹ cient in reading, writing and speaking English.As a Diesel Mechanic, following job duties are to be followed:Performs routine inspections od diesel engines for proper performance ensure that work meets manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; speciďŹ cations. Troubleshoot and inspect diesel engines to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose them using computerized and other testing equipment. Repair or replace defective parts using hand and power tools. Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work on diesel engines, attachments and working tools of the vehicle. Keep accurate records of work orders for maintenance and repairs and advise customers on work performed and future repairs.

Experience/Education Requirement: A Combination of 3 years of work experience and some high school or trade certiďŹ cation is required. We welcome indigenous people, youth, new comers and aboriginal people to apply for the job listing.

Interested applicants are welcomed to apply via email - jobsatagdieselrepair@gmail.com (URRICANE $AMP 0ROOlng LTD is looking forward to hiring 2 permanent full- time Insulators to join their constructive team.

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day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 hours per week. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. Location: 6158 143 Street, Surrey,BC V3X0E5 ( Various Locations through Lower Mainland ). Language at work: English Requirements: A combination of over four years of work experience in the and high school education Job Duties and Responsibilities: Apply insulation materials to walls, ďŹ&#x201A;oors and ceilings of buildings and other structures, determine insulation requirements and select the type of insulation required based on the drawings and speciďŹ cations, Measure and cut insulating material to required dimensions using hand and power tools, Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods, Fit insulation around obstructions and between studs and joists, Install vapor barriers, Apply waterprooďŹ ng cement over insulating materials to ďŹ nish surfaces. We welcome youth, newcomers and aboriginal people. How to Apply: EmailhurricanedamprooďŹ ng@gmail.com Pakland developments Railway Project Ltd is hiring their own team of drywall installers for commercial and residential projects . Interested Drywall installers who have a minimum three years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail.com. Job details are mentioned below:business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8, vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/ permanent language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English), wage: $28 per hours + 4% vacation pay, Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland. job duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare construction area for drywall installation; â&#x20AC;˘ Measure, cut and install drywall sheets; â&#x20AC;˘ Cut and install metal corner beads; â&#x20AC;˘ Fill joints, nail indentations, holes, and cracks with joint compound using a trowel and broad knife â&#x20AC;˘ Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound. â&#x20AC;˘ Clean and maintain tools and equipment; For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com Pakland developments Railway Project Ltd is hiring their own team of carpenters for commercial and residential projects. Interested applicants who have a minimum of four years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail.com Job details are mentioned below: business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8 vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/permanent. language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $28 per hours +4 % vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland. job duties: o Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, Determine speciďŹ cations and calculate requirements; o Prepare layouts according to building codes, using measuring tools; o Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials; o Build foundations, install ďŹ&#x201A;oor beams, lay subďŹ&#x201A;ooring, erect walls and roof systems; o Fit and install trim items; o Maintain, repair and renovate wooden structures in residential and commercial buildings; o May supervise other construction

workers. For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com ****** Pakland developments Railway Project Ltd is hiring Painters for commercial and residential projects. Interested applicants who have a minimum three years of related experience and high school education are requested to send their resume to paklanddevelopment@gmail.com.

Job details are mentioned below: business address: Unit 308- 8171 cook Rd, Richmond BC V6Y3T8 vacancies: 2, terms of employment: full time/ permanent, language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4%vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: various construction sites in the lower mainland, job duties: Prepare and clean the surface to be painted. Paint and ďŹ nish walls, moldings, baseboards, ceilings, using brushes, rollers or spray equipment Mix diďŹ&#x20AC;erent paints and obtain color consistency and shade. estimate quantity of material required. May advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings. Measure, cut and apply wallpaper or fabric to walls. Provide cost estimates.

For all enquires, please contact us via email: paklanddevelopment@gmail.com Urban Era Builders & Developers Ltd is currently hiring. They are looking for Two Permanent/ full-time Interior decorator(for residential and commercial buildings to join their team as soon as possible. Position: Interior decorator Vacancies: Two Salary: $26.50/hour (Overtime after 40 hours per week)Remuneration: 4% vacation pay Hours: 8 hours per day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a minimum of 40 hours per week. start date: As soon as possible Language requirements: English (Oral and written) Education Required: Completion of High school is required. Experience Required: At least 2 years of related work experience. Job duties and responsibilities: Consult with clients to determine their needs, preferences, requirements, and tastes. prepare detailed speciďŹ cations of the project. Develop detailed plans and 3-D models showing the arrangement of walls, dividers, displays, lighting, and other ďŹ xtures. Estimate the cost of the project. Create the space as per the planned speciďŹ cations or layout and oversee the execution. Advice on the selection of colors, ďŹ nishes and materials, lighting, furniture, and other items. research market for the latest trends and presence of the people.

Maintain project ďŹ les. Work Location: various construction sites throughout the lower mainland Business address: Unit#110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC. V7B 1B4 To apply, email your resume at jobsurbanera@gmail.com.

We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth and newcomers to apply. ( $ 2OOl NG ,TD IS CURRENTLY HIRING 0ER manent, Full-Time Roofers. Interested candidates who have a minimum of two years of related experience and completion of high school education are requested to send their resume to hndrooďŹ ngltd@gmail.com.

Job details are mentioned below: business address:12391 82 Avenue, Surrey, BC Canada V3W 3E5 vacancies: 2 terms of employment: full time/permanent language of work: English( applicant should be able to read, write and speak English) wage: $25 per hours + 4 % vacation pay Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week location(s) of work: Throughout lower mainland job duties: Install, repair or replace built-up rooďŹ ng systems using materials such as asphalt

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saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel.Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions. Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings.Install sheet metal flashings.Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level. Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools. Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs. Estimate materials required and quote costs.

We welcome indigenous people, newcomers and aboriginal people to apply.

For all enquires, please contact us via email: hndroofingltd@gmail.com Total fleet Solutions Inc. located at Unit 200, 12992 76 Ave, Surrey, BC, v3w 2v6 is urgently looking for 2 full time- permanent Diesel Mechanics.

Wage $34 CAD/hr Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Hours of operation- 40hr/week Language required- english (oral and written) Location of Work- Mobile (within lower mainland) Job duties and responsibilities: Check trucks and other equipments for proper performance and to detect faults and malfunctions. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or system, using hand and power tools. Diagnose faults and malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications. Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.

Skill Requirements: Completion of secondary school and training courses or vocational program and minimum of 2 years of work experience is required.

We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and people with disabilities to apply.

Kindly Email your resumes to- totalfleetsolutioninc@gmail.com Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Warehouse Supervisor to join as soon as possible.

Salary: $25 hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Job Duties: Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; processing purchasing transactions; coordinating production work. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization, establish work schedules and procedures, resolve work-related issues, prepare and submit progress and other reports and co-ordinate activities with other supply-chain work units or departments Train workers in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies Requisition supplies and materials Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment, and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work

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Language: English (Written and Oral) Email your resume to sterlinghardwareltd@ gmail.com No phone call please.Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above-listed skills are welcome to apply.

Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Bookkeeper to join as soon as possible.

Salary: $24.00 CAD hourly with minimum 40 hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Job Duties: • Keep financial records and balance various accounts • Post journal entries and reconcile accounts • Maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements and tax returns, • Calculate and prepare cheque for payrolls and payment of utility bills, taxes, and other bills.

• Maintain A/P and A/R accounts etc.

Job Requirements: • Completion of high school education is required.

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Please email your resume at sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com No phone calls please. Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with the above listed skills are welcome to apply.

Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Retail Store Manager to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible.

Job duties: Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments Manage staff and assign duties Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors’ operations on sales Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale Develop and implement marketing strategies Plan budgets and authorize expenditures Resolve customer complaints Determine staffing requirements and hire or oversee hiring of staff. Skill Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required. Minimum 2 years of related experience is required.

Language at work: English ( Oral and Written) Salary: $ CAD 32.00 hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary(paid biweekly) E-mail your resume to sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com (No phone call please Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above listed skills are welcome to apply. Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at #101 7808 132 St Surrey BC, is urgently looking for one Full Time/Permanent Purchasing and inventory Management Coordinator to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible.

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Job-duties: Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of the staff engaged in receiving, storing, and maintaining the inventories * Oversee operation of the company’s inventory and supplies*Maintain shipping and receiving of supplies * Prepare reports and arrange orders with suppliers * Prepare purchase orders, requisition and invoices * Process transactions for inventory purchases *co-ordinate activities with supplychains * Ensure machines and equipment maintenance and repair Job – requirements: Completion of secondary school is required. Minimum 2 years of related experience is required.

Salary: $26 Hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) Language: English (Oral and written) E-mail your resume to: sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com Absolutely No phone calls please.

Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with above listed skills are welcome to apply.

Sterling Hardware Ltd. Located at Unit # 101 7808 132 St Surrey, BC is looking for one full-time/permanent Sales and Marketing Manager to join their team in Surrey as soon as possible.

Job duties: Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the design, development and maintenance of Internet and Intranet sites to manage an organization’s Internet presence; Assist in product development and direct and evaluate the marketing strategies of establishments; Establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings; Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations; Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that publicize activities and events on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations Eligibility: Completion of secondary school is required.

A university degree or college diploma in business administration or in a related field with a specialization in sales or marketing prefferred Minimum 2 years of related experience required. Language: English (Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication) Salary: $49.00 hourly for 40 Hours per week and Vacation pay 4% of gross salary (paid biweekly) E-mail your resume to sterlinghardwareltd@gmail.com Aboriginal persons, students, youth, new immigrant persons and people with the above listed skills are welcome to apply.

Agam Drywall Ltd is urgently looking for 2 experienced Drywall Installers to start immediately on full-time / permanent basis. Duties: • Study blueprints, drawings and other specifications in accordance to the plan• Prepare construction area for drywall installation;• Clean and maintain tools and equipment;• Measure, cut and install drywall sheets;• Cut and install metal corner beads;• Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife• Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound.

Requirements: Completion of secondary

school and Minimum 2 years of relevant experience is required Salary: $28.00/ Hourly(minimum 40), 4% vac pay Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Language: English Work Location: Various construction sites within the lower mainland Business address: 13706 93A AVE,Surrey, British Columbia V3V 8A9 Please do not apply in person. Email your resume agamdrywallltd@gmail.com 670372 BC ltd DBA ESSO gas station is urgently looking for a fulltime/ permanent Retail Store Manager. Duties include: Plan,direct and check daily operations involved in wholesale and retail sales .Assign duties to the staff and ensure that they follow their duties well.Determine merchandise and services to be sold.Resolve customer issues and be responsive to their requests.Hire and retain staff.Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.Develop and implement marketing strategies. Number of position(s): 1 (one) Education: Minimum high school is required.Experience: Minimum two years of experience is required.Language at work: English (oral and written).Hours: 40 hours per week.Salary: $32 per hour 4% vacation paid every two weeks.Work location: 160 Tapton Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X1W0.We welcome indigenous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and persons with disabilities to apply.Please email your resume: essoprinceton@gmail.com 670372 BC ltd DBA ESSO gas station is urgently looking for a fulltime/ permanent bookkeeper.Duties include: To maintain client accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.

Maintain general ledgers and prepare final financial statements. Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll, tax and other bills.

Complete and submit tax remittance form, workers’ compensation forms.Prepare tax returns, accounting, financial and other reports. Number of position(s): 1 (one)Education: Minimum high school is required.

Courses in accounting or bookkeeping is preferredExperience: Minimum two years of experience is required. Language at work: English (oral and written)Hours: 40 per week.Salary $24 per hour + 4% vacation paid every two weeks.Work location: 160 Tapton Avenue, Princeton, BC V0X1W0.

We welcome indigeneous people, vulnerable youth, newcomers and persons with disability to apply..Please email your resume: essoprinceton@gmail.com J.R. Electric Ltd is hiring Electricians Salary: $29/hour+ 4% vacation pay. Number of Vacancies:2 Minimum 40 Hours per week. Language at work: English. Job type: Full-time/Permanent. Location of work: Various sites in lower mainland. Business address: 13973 90 Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3V 1C2..J.R. Electric Ltd is a Surrey based company serving the Lower Mainland. We are currently looking for qualified Electricians to work at our wide range of residential and commercial construction projects. Duties include: • Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams to determine wiring layouts for new and existing layouts..• Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.• Install brackets and

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Emergency Order under Quarantine Act requires people entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days FEDERAL Health Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday announced an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act that requires any person entering Canada by air, sea or land to self-isolate for 14 days whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19.

The order will be fully implemented by the Canada Border Services Agency at points of entry by midnight tonight. The Government of Canada will use its

authority under the Quarantine Act to ensure compliance with the order. Failure to comply with this Order is an offense under the Quarantine Act. Maximum penalties include a fine of up to $750,000 and/or imprisonment for six months.

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up to three years, or to both. Spot checks will be conducted by the Government of Canada to verify compliance.

All individuals permitted to enter Canada are subject to this Order, with the exception of certain persons who cross the border regularly to ensure the continued flow of goods and services, and those who provide essential services.

Individuals exempt from the Order will still need to practice social distancing

and self monitoring and contact their local public health authority if they feel sick.

Individuals displaying symptoms of COVID-19 after arriving in Canada may not use public transportation to travel to their place of isolation. They also may not isolate in a place where they will be in contact with vulnerable people, such as seniors and individuals with underlying health conditions.

Hajdu said: “The number of cases of CO-

VID-19 is increasing daily—both at home and globally. Earlier this month, we asked travellers entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. To protect the health and safety of returning Canadians and those who are around them, we are strengthening our measures at the border.

Travellers returning to Canada will be subject to a mandatory 14-day self-isolation under the Quarantine Act.”

Conservatives: Liberals back down from power grab sumes, that parliamentary committees could be recalled at any time, and that the government must immediately inform the Opposition of any spending and make it public within seven days.

“We also agreed to bring back the House of Commons this week with only a small number of members present. We were prepared to quickly pass the measures that the Prime Minister had announced to date. What we were not prepared for was the government’s attempted undemocratic power grab.

“The Liberals shamefully tried to use a public health crisis to give themselves the powers to raise taxes, debt and spending without parliamentary approval until January 1, 2022. But after hours of negotiation, the government has backed down.”

Scheer said the Conservatives have secured the following concessions from the Liberal Government: “We demanded that the government remove the section that would have allowed them to raise taxes without parliamentary approval. They agreed.

“We demanded that the government walk back their unlimited spending pow-

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Scheer added: “Our effective Opposition has also gotten the government to reverse course on other policies.

“Conservatives called for stronger action to protect our borders and the government responded. We asked about the impact of the border closure on the temporary foreign worker and seasonal agricultural worker programs and the government made exemptions. We called on the government to stop the flow of illegal border crossers into Canada, particularly at Roxham Road, and the government listened.

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“That is why Conservatives have been flexible in our approach, while also continuing to ensure government oversight.

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Guidance to B.C. manufacturers during COVID-19 THE B.C. government and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are taking unprecedented measures to slow the transmission of COVID-19, according to an official press statement.

Henry recently issued an order under the Public Health Act prohibiting gatherings of more than 50 people at a place where a person is the owner, occupier or operator, or for which they are otherwise responsible. Employers in the manufacturing sector are asking for clarity about what this means for them.

The public health officer is directing employers to take all necessary precautions to minimize the risks of COVID-19 transmission and illness to themselves and their employees. This includes: * There should be no more than 50 people in the same space in any circumstances. * Employees must be able to maintain a distance of two metres apart from each other. * Reduce in-person meetings and other gatherings and hold shop meetings in open spaces or outside. * Increase the number of handwashing stations and post signage that identifies their location. Handwashing stations

must be added if none currently exist. * Maintain a list of employees who are currently working in each shop and update this list daily. * All common areas and surfaces should be cleaned at the end of each day. Examples include washrooms, shared offices, common tables, desks, light switches and door handles. * Anyone with COVID-19-like symptoms, such as sore throat, fever, sneezing or coughing, must self-isolate at home for a minimum of 10 days from onset of symptoms, until their symptoms have completely resolved.

Section 4.85 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation provides for a minimum standard around the provision of washrooms and handwashing facilities. Where plumbed facilities are not feasible, employers must provide access to portable washroom and handwashing facilities. Those facilities must be maintained in good working order and be provided with the supplies necessary for their use.

Employers should reassess their work environment every day and keep updated with the information posted on the Province’s COVID-19 website: www.gov.bc.ca/COVID19

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Darren Slavens, a broker and vice-president at Toronto-based Slavens and Associates, says he has seen many agents decline to put out new listings or hold showings in order to do their part to fight the virus, but not everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a question of making sure everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe.

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Real estate boards have recommended against open houses and even any in-person sales activity, but even doing things remotely through video and virtual tours requires a team to go through the house including stagers, photographers, and a floor plan assessor, he said.

Slavens said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerned that because the market was in such a frenzy before the outbreak hit, new listings are too tempting for those who were in the market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When properties are put out, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like putting candy in front of a baby, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect our buyers to not want to go out and see these properties.â&#x20AC;?

He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only helping clients who are truly in a bind, such a family who recently moved from the U.K. and are stuck in an Airbnb, but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think people should be listing properties if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bringing out something because someone wants

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Said Warde, a Toronto-based realtor with Royal LePage, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only taking out people who are in a situation where they need to buy, and would try to dissuade those simply looking for a bargain from shopping for a home right now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some buyers might a bit selfishly, if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not in the need, try to sort of score a deal and take advantage of the fact that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less competition going on, but if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be your strategy, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not something you need to do, I would talk you out.â&#x20AC;?

Ontario Real Estate Association president Sean Morrison said the designation of realtors in the province as an essential service means it should be used only when necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This should only be for essential transactions at this point, this is not business as usual.â&#x20AC;?

The association has particularly urged realtors to recommend clients avoid in-person showings when the homes are occupied by tenants, who otherwise often have little say in the matter.

Morrison said that overall the board is definitely seeing a drop in activity, but that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too soon to say what kind of long-term impact the outbreak might have.

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers said Wednesday in a release that the number of sales in the Montreal area is growing at a slower pace than in previous weeks, but is still higher than it was last year during the same period.

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Sikhs brutally murdered by ISIS terrorists in Kabul, Afghanistan THE American Sikh Council (ASC) says it is extremely distraught by the terrorist attack on the only Gurdwara Guru Har Rai located in Shor Bazaar, Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday. According to reports, several attackers stormed the gurdwara premises at about 7 a.m. and killed at least 25 innocent Sikhs who had gathered for prayer services. Eight other Sikhs were seriously injured and were sent to the local hospital.

According to the National Public Radio (NPR), one of the gunmen was identified as Indian national known as Abu Khalid al-Hindi.

The ISIS has claimed responsibility for the savage attack.

The ISIS had earlier killed 19 Sikhs in a suicide bomb attack in June 2018.

Kabul is home to the few hundred remaining Sikhs in Afghanistan and Sikh-Afghans currently face a very difficult predicament in Afghanistan. The Sikh faith community has lived in Afghanistan for a few centuries and for a long time, the SikhAfghan population numbered over 200,000, however, due to incessant persecution and discrimination, most have been forced to flee to other countries starting in the early 90s. The remaining Sikhs in Afghanistan are very vulnerable and do not have the resources or ability to relocate to other countries.

With no other options, international resettlement has become the only feasible solution for Sikh-Afghan asylum seekers as they are persecuted because of their distinct and independent faith.

While the entire Sikh-Afghan

Blood stained carpet inside the Gurdwara Guru Rai Hari, Shor Bazaar, Kabul, Afghanistan. community were still mourning, another bomb blast was set off on Thursday at the funeral of the 25 innocent Sikhs at the crematorium.

The youngest victim was a sixyear-old child.

The American Sikh Council (ASC) and all other Sikh organizations in the US request the U.S. State Department to assist the Afghan authorities to offer meaningful protection to the SikhAfghans, meanwhile the US State department seriously consider giving them asylum urgently, because based on the past history it is highly likely the rest of them could be killed soon as Sikhs have no basic human or religious rights in Afghanistan.

ASC President Dr. Gurdas Singh stated, “Our great country has resettled over three million refugees since 1980 and these vulnerable (Sikhs) in Kabul need to be assisted immediately before

their luck runs out.”

The American Sikh Council called on the US government to expedite the processing of their refugee applications and allow the Sikhs remaining in Afghanistan to be directly sponsored by Americans.

INDIA strongly condemned the terror attack and extended condolences to the immediate family members of the deceased and wished speedy recovery to the injured.

In an official statement, the government said, “India stands ready to extend all possible assistance to the affected families of the Hindu and Sikh community of Afghanistan.”

“Such cowardly attacks on the places of religious worship of the minority community, especially at this time of COVID-19 pandemic, is reflective of the diabolical mindset

of the perpetrators and their backers.

“We commend the brave Afghan security forces for their valourous response to the attack and their exemplary courage and dedication to protect the Afghan people and secure the country. India stands in solidarity with the people, the government and the security forces of Afghanistan in their efforts for bringing peace and security to the country.”

Reacting to the terror attack, India’s Housing and Urban Minister and a former diplomat Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday tweeted, “Suicide attack on a Gurudwara Sahib in Kabul needs to be strongly condemned. These killings are a grim reminder of atrocities that continue to be inflicted upon religious minorities in some countries and the urgency with which their lives and religious freedom have to be safeguarded.”

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COVID-19: Total 694 cases in India, 633 active ones New Delhi (IANS): There are at least 633 active COVID-19 cases in India at present, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country to 694.

Besides 633 active cases, the country has reported 16 casualties so far while 44 persons have recovered.

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least 647 Indian nationals and 47 foreign nationals and has so far spread to 27 states and UTs. A total of 103 districts have been affected by the highly contagious virus.

The Health Ministry said that a total of 15,24,266 passengers have been screened at different airports. The data was put out by the Health Ministry at 8 p.m. on Thursday.

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Joint Health Secretary Lav Agarwal said, “43 new confirmed cases and 4 new deaths due to coronavirus were reported on Thursday.”

Looking at the trend so far in India, four deaths in a day is the highest number of fatalities reported in a single day.

Urging people to follow the lockdown measures being imposed by the government, Agarwal said, “If even one per-

son does not cooperate in following the lockdown, we will lose the momentum of containing COVID-19.”

People queue up outside a Kendriya Bhandar in Delhi to purchase grocery during a complete lockdown for 21 days announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent further spreading of the COVID 19 pandemic in India; in New Delhi on March 25.

Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown New Delhi (IANS): In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown that will bring everything except essential services to a halt in India. The entire country shut down at midnight.

Making a case for his decision, in a televised address, Modi said: “India is at the stage where our actions today, will decide to what extent we can bring down the impact of this disaster. This is the time to strengthen our resolve again and again.”

He warned that if these 21 days are not observed as a lockdown, it will take India back 21 years. “This lockdown will be strictly imposed in every village and every lane. According to health experts, 21 days are necessary to break the cycle of coronavirus,” he asserted.

He urged fellow Indians, through his televised address – the second of this kind in less than a week – to forget the outside world for 21 days. “Forget every work except the work of staying at home. With this order, we have drawn a ‘lakshan rekha’ around your house from now onwards,” Modi said.

Noting many able nations have failed in controlling the virus, he stressed that social distancing is the only way out.

The Prime Minister said WHO figures, on the number of days it took for the first 100,000, the second 100,000, and the third 100,000 infections to spread, to emphasise the need of the complete nationwide lockdown in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus.

He said the coronavirus has now started spreading faster.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi It was announced that all essential services that were functional on March 22, during the Janata curfew, will remain operational during the upcoming complete nationwide lockdown. It includes grocery stores and pharmacists, among others.

Meanwhile, Modi announced a Rs 150,000 million package for medical infrastructure to combat COVID-19. This was done to acquire medical equipment and protective gear, testing facilities and ventilators. He told the nation, “I have appealed to state governments to make the public healthcare the highest priority right now. I am also sure that private companies will also join in the efforts to curb the infection.”

Soon after his announcement, long queues were spotted outside grocery stores, from across India, sparking off panic. The PM had to take to Twitter to reassure that all essentials will be made available, through this period.

(For a video of Modi’s address, visit our website voiceonline.com)

ABVP releases 47 helpline numbers for food delivery across country New Delhi (IANS): A total of 47 helpline numbers have been released by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidharthi Parishad (ABVP), the students’ wing of RSS, to provide door-todoor food delivery service and other aides to individuals affected by the nationwide lockdown amid the COVID-19 outbreak, ABVP

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“The volunteer catalogue will be shared with the respective local administrations, which can subsequently rope in their services,” a statement by ABVP said.

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Use 21-day lockdown to bolster health infra against COVID-19, urge doctors New Delhi (IANS): Amid the increase in coronavirus cases across the country, doctors and other healthcare experts reckon that the 21-day lockdown is not enough to wipe COVID-19 out.

The government should use the period as an opportunity for strengthening the healthcare infrastructure, banning foreigners’ entry to India at least for a month, and ensuring protection for healthcare workers fighting coronavirus.

World Health Organisation (WHO) DirectorGeneral Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had said the lockdown, enforced in India and many other coun-

tries to contain coronavirus, was not enough. The countries that had gone for lockdown should use this as a second window of opportunity, Ghebreyesus said.

Dr Dodul Mondal, a senior Delhi-based oncologist, told IANS, “The 21-day lockdown will be nothing without forward looking measures. The government should focus on expanding quarantine facilities and identify at-risk groups, which included slums.

“During lockdown, the government should increase immediate testing facilities, ensure protective gear for doctors and other medical staff to pro-

tect them against the infection, and increase the number of ventilators.”

“We need to strictly quarantine people who are coming from abroad,” said Dr Mondal.

The administration, he said should also focus on training people during this period, which would be an add-on to contain the coronavirus spread.

Dr Mehvash Haider, Assistant Professor at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, said public health measures, like physical or social distancing, was important to flatten the curve of sharp increase in spread of infection, but they were not enough.

“This lockdown is a golden period. This has to be used for strengthening the testing facilities and hospital response capacity,” he said.

According to health experts, the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases came after three months in Italy and China, the coronavirus hotspots, as the infected people usually show symptoms after close to 14 days.

Dr Shyam Mohan Nayak, medical officer with the Labour Ministry, said the country was witnessing a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. “This 21-day lockdown will lead to isolation, where the disease will eventually collapse or

the viral infection cease to exist. China and Italy experienced extremely sharp rise in cases and that crippled their healthcare system.

“We should suspend the entry of foreigners at least till the end of April. It will help in focusing the fight against COVID-19 domestically,” he said.

He stressed protecting people from the second wave of coronavirus, spread through healthy carriers who don’t show symptoms.

“Isolation will serve the purpose in the absence of anti-viral drugs. Through isolation, the incubation period of coronavirus can be brought under control,”

said Dr Nayak.

An incubation period is the time between exposure to virus and appearance of symptoms.

According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incubation period for coronavirus is between 2 to 14 days after exposure.

According to reports, more than 97 per cent people who contracted SARS-CoV-2 started showing symptoms within 11.5 days of exposure, and the average incubation period was 5 days.

For many people, COVID-19 symptoms start in mild form only to get worse over the next few days.

COVID-19 drives surge in hand sanitisers, branded pulses New Delhi (IANS): As COVID-19 leads to restricted movements for consumers and the accom-panying scare, personal hygiene products led by hand sanitisers and consumer staples including branded atta have seen a sharp surge in demand, according to Nielsen.

Figures for February and March for these categories show a big jump as hygiene products includ-ing hand sanitisers, toilet cleaners, soaps and pantry stocking drive demand across the country, according to a Nielsen report on COVID-19 - Navigating The Impact On Indian FMCG And Retail.

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These changes in India have been tracked through retail purchase in traditional, mod-ern and e-com channels, consumer attitudes and behavior and social media conversations.

The report notes that as patterns emerge, it is imperative for brands and retailers to prepare for this swiftly shifting consumer behaviour.

The report says that COVID-19 scare drove significant growth for hygiene categories in Febru-ary. Sales of hand sanitisers grew by 53 per cent in February alone compared to November, De-cember, January growth of 11 per cent.

Floor cleaners grew by 17 per cent in February as compared to 10 per cent in these three months while toilet cleaners grew by 13 per cent compared to 9 per cent.

Hand sanitiser sales surged In February and 11 out of 21 states witnessed more than 40 per cent growth over year ago.

These sales skyrocketed after the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Kerala in January end. For obvious reasons, the standout state in demand has been Kerala with 157 per cent jump on demand over year ago.

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On ecommerce sites, hand sanitisers orders were up 1,425 per cent and face masks up by 408 per cent.

The report has also analysed buying behavior after precautionary measures were put in place on movements. Branded pulses were up by 72 per cent in kid February to mid March of 2020 com-pared to last year’s growth of 16 per cent. Similarly, branded

atta was up by 25 per cent com-pared to 20 per cent last year.

The e-commerce order growth in March versus February in cooking oil was 106 per cent, spices, salt and ghee saw 21 per cent growth while packaged atta saw 16 per cent growth.

In the snacking and processed foods category, salty snacks saw 84 per cent growth, soft drinks at 68 per cent growth and biscuits at 31 per cent in the e-commerce category.

After thee precautionary measures at the chemist points, there has been huge demand for cough syrup at 25 per cent while gloves and masks are scare with an increase in average

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On the future stockpile in case of a lockdown, 91 per cent respondents said they would stock hand sanitisers, hand wash, toilet soaps, 74 per cent would stock cleaning products like disinfect-ant liquids, toilets and surface cleaners, 67 per cent stock grocery essentials like atta, rice, lentils, oil. Ghee, pulses, 64 per cent stock fruits and vegetables, 61 per cent stock personal care products like shampoos and sanitary napkins, 56 per cent stock biscuits, chocolates and packaged snacks and 52 per cent stock OTC medicines for cold, pain and analgesics.

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“DON’T underestimate the value of doing nothing,” wrote one of the world’s foremost philosophers, Winnie-the-Pooh, “of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.” Doing nothing is exactly what a lot of us are facing for an extended period of time. But “not bothering” is probably not how most of us are feeling.

We’re worried about our families, our next meals, our jobs, the bills, the economy. For some, self-isolation, quarantine, or lockdown is a risk factor for domestic abuse. Many people are trapped in truly precarious situations, far away from home or from needed medication. Others are just alone, and it feels like solitary confinement with no prospect of human interaction for weeks to come.

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Difficult relationships can be made worse when confined in close quarters. So use the occasion to talk out the troubles. Find common ground. Put time into building the foundation for new beginnings. And reach out to professionals who can help you.

Even without the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is already the world’s top driver of poor mental health. The incidence of anxiety is certainly skyrocketing now. So before you run for more pills, try proven natural approaches. Exercise is one of the best remedies. Yoga, meditation, even reading a good book. If you are having trouble sleeping, turn off the TV and put away your phone. Try using a weighted blanket, which has a natural comforting effect.

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Dead coronavirus patient’s contact trail touches 22 Chandigarh (IANS): A trail of coronavirus community spread to 22 people related to a 70-year-old man who died last week, with one more diagnosed positive in Punjab on Wednesday, health officials said.

They all comprised family members of Baldev Singh, who had a travel history

to Germany via Italy, from S.B.S. Nagar district from where 18 people tested positive, all belonging to his fami-ly.

The latest positive case is a man whose father from Hoshiarpur also tested positive. Six of Baldev Singh’s family members were tested positive a day earlier.

Chandigarh (IANS): With a view to decongest prisons in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Punjab is going to

release nearly 6,000 prisoners from jails across the state, Jails Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said on Thursday.

Chandigarh (IANS): Taking cognizance of reports of excesses against residents for the enforcement of the curfew in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday directed Punjab Police to be more humane and sensitive in dealing with violations.

Urging the police person-

nel to exercise maximum restraint in the difficult situation, the Chief Minister asked them to find more compassionate ways of handling curfew violations, especially in cases of individuals found moving out for essentials.

Use of corporal means to punish violators could not be allowed, said Amarinder,

His family members who were diagnosed positive comprised his three sons, two daughters-in-law, two daughters and seven grandchildren.

S.B.S. Nagar Deputy Commissioner Vinay Bublani said the administration has sealed the villages from where the patients be-

longed to prevent the further spread of the virus.

Baldev Singh, the first death in the state, had landed at Delhi airport on March 7, and proceeded to Punjab the same day.

Doctors said he had diabetes and hypertension and was confirmed as COVID-19 positive on March 18.

As Punjab’s coronavirus cases spiked to 31, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday asked authorities to give the highest importance to tracing all international passengers who ar-rived after March 10 to prevent the virus’ spread.

He directed the Health Department and the police to

ensure further monitoring of those already traced and placed under home quarantine.

The Chief Minister’s fresh directive assumes significance as over 94,000 NRIs have returned to the state and 30,000 of them were placed in isolation.

Punjab to release 6,000 prisoners He said the prisoners would be released on parole for six weeks and undertrial prisoners on interim bail for six

weeks.

The minister said there were around 24,000 prisoners lodged in 24 jails across the

state against an authorised capacity of 23,488.

As per a Supreme Court committee report, the primary now

aim is to protect the health of the prisoners and restrict the transmission of COVID-19 by decongesting prisons.

Be more humane, Punjab Chief Minister tells police directing Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta to take all possible steps to sensitise the police personnel and warn them against taking the law into their hands in dealing with cases of curfew violation.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the people to stay at home and reach out to the

police and the civil administration through helpline numbers in case of emergency.

All efforts are being made to provide doorstep delivery of essential goods and services, he said, adding that the entire police and civil administration was working day and night to ensure that the citizens do not face any incon-

venience or hardship.

The Chief Minister’s warning came even as the police on Thursday registered 170 cases and arrested 262 for curfew and home quarantine violations.

Out of the total 170 cases, four were registered for violation of home quarantine guidelines, with three FIRs

registered in Sangrur and one in Bathinda.

As of Thursday, a total of 40,153 police employees in different ranks have been deployed on the ground in various districts for enforcement of curfew as well as maintenance of essential supplies.

These included 1,937 volunteers.

Clear liabilities under MGNREGA: Amarinder Singh Chandigarh (IANS): Amid the coronavirus crisis, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has sought financial assistance from the Centre to clear all liabilities under the Mahatma Gandhi Na-tional Rural

Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme.

In a letter to Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Nar-endra Singh Tomar, the Chief Minister raised the issue

of pending wage liabilities of MGNREGA workers in Punjab.

He apprised the Union Minister that as on March 24, wage liabilities of Rs 84 crore [Rs 840 mil-lion] were pending for approxi-

mately 1.30 lakh [130,000] workers in the state.

The Chief Minister pointed out that without daily wages, the MGNREGA workers would not be able to sustain their families in the prevailing COVID-19

emergency, with no fresh employment opportunities available during the current pan-India lockdown.

Expressing concern over the precarious situation, the Chief Minister urged

the Union Minister to immediately release the pending wage liabilities without any further delay, to provide much-needed relief to the beneficiaries for subsistence of their families.

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Punjab to provide 1 million ration packets to daily wagers Chandigarh (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh here on Thursday announced im-mediate distribution of 10 lakh [1 million] packets of dry ration to daily wagers and unorganised labourers to help them during the curfew because of the COVID-19 crisis.

The packets, containing 10 kg flour, 2 kg pulses and 2 kg of sugar, would be provided in slums and other areas where

daily wagers and labourers lived in large numbers, an official spokesperson told IANS. The Chief Minister said the packets be made available at the Deputy Commissioners’ offices to be provided to persons, missed during the door-to-door distribution. They might also call the helpline numbers for food, he added.

Singh said while the economic package announced by Union

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha-raman was welcome and would provide support to many sections of society, no immediate relief had been provided by the Centre to the daily wagers and the unorganised sector workers.

Earlier, during a video conference conducted by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi with the Chief Ministers of the partyruled states, Singh said all ef-

forts were being made by his government to reach out to the poor.

He informed the Congress chief about measures being taken in the state to help people. He said arrangements were being made to ensure home delivery of essential items and services, and to reach out to those in need at their doorsteps.

He has asked the police and the civil administration to

streamline the support process and deliv-ery systems in every district.

Remarking that there has been marked improvement in the situation, he said it would stabilise in the next couple of days.

The introduction of the e-pass facility by the Punjab Police was a step in that direction, he added.

On crowding at medicine stores in some areas, the Chief

Minister said there was no shortage of medical supplies.

He also assured doctors and healthcare staff that all necessary equipment to deal with the situation, from COVID-19 testing kits to protective materials, was available in the state.

The safety of doctors and healthcare workers was paramount, he added.

Punjab dispatches 50,000 tonnes of wheat, rice: To ensure uninterrupted supply of grain during the 21-day coronavirus lockdown, Punjab has dispatched 50,000 tonnes of wheat and rice to other states through 20 special trains, according to Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, here on Thursday.

All the labourers involved in loading rice and wheat were provided masks and their hands were also sanitised, he said and added, it was also ensured that they maintained due distance, keeping in view the health concerns.

A limited staff was engaged by the state government and the Food Corporation of India to complete this task in a time-bound manner, he added.

Punjab, Haryana farmers fear lockdown may hit harvesting, procurement Chandigarh (IANS): Farmers in Punjab and Haryana cannot reap what they have sown, literally.

Facing acute shortage of labour and transportation following countrywide lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, harvesting wheat crop has turned into herculean task for farmers in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana, “the granaries of India”.

State procurement agencies too will have to face massive hassles to lift the crop from the mandis with a sudden spike in wheat arrival by mid of April after Baisakhi.

Officially, the procurement begins from April 1 in both states that contribute over 70 per cent of the total food grains -- wheat and paddy -- to the national kitty to run public distribution and welfare schemes. Officials say this time it is likely to start by mid of April.

Punjab had harvested a 20-year record bumper wheat crop last season with its production of 129.93 lakh tonnes [1 lakh = 100,000], of which 128.38 lakh tonnes was procured by state agencies and the remaining by private traders.

Haryana had procured 93.60 lakh tonnes of wheat in the last season.

This season, Punjab aims to reap 135 lakh tonnes of wheat and is expected to arrive in 1,850 mandis and nearly 1,700 procurement centres.

Four-five lakh daily-wage earners, mainly from Bihar and Jharkhand, are employed by the farm-ers and the aarhtiyas’ commission agents both in Punjab and Haryana for harvesting and pro-curement.

With the lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 evening means they are not allowed to travel both inter-state and intra-state.

The likelihood is most of the farmers will run shortage of manpower in the coming days.

Prominent farmer Yuvraj Dhillon of Punjab’s Khanna town, the biggest grain market in Asia, told IANS over phone that he knew there won’t be too much labourers for harvesting this time and this is a big challenge for the state.

“Most of the labourers normally start arriving in Punjab by mid of March.

This time the corona-virus scare earlier slowed down their arrival from

home. Now with the country-wide lockdown, a majority of migrant workers stuck there,” he said.

“We have a good crop this time but we are keeping the fingers crossed. If there is a delay in wheat procurement, it will certainly impact the next crop too owing to the delay,” a progressive farmer Amrik Singh of Zira in Punjab’s Ferozepur district said.

For farmers who have grown potatoes in Punjab’s Doaba region, which feeds potato markets across the country, the labour shortage is also spelling harvest troubles for them too.

Potatoes are grown on about one lakh hectares in Punjab with a production of 25 lakh tonnes every year. The growers are demanding exemption from curfew to harvest the crop that has short shelf-life.

Haryana also largely depends on farm labourers from neighbouring states.

The farmers are caught in a vicious time-cycle as they have to complete harvesting of wheat by mid of May and sow the next crop paddy by June 10.

Wheat is less labour intensive compared to the paddy.

Dairy farmer Ajaib Singh in Haryana’s Karnal said the shortage of manpower

is impacting the dairy farming too.

“Farm workers are not willing to come from to their native places in Bihar.

This will certainly slow down not only the harvesting but also the procurement process,” a district agriculture officer in Haryana said.

Farm experts say since wheat harvest is mostly mechanised in Punjab and Haryana, labour short-age is a big issue for ‘arhtiyas’ and government procurement agencies.

The respective state government should take up the issue with the Union government to counter the farm distress.

Sensing losses due to lockdown, many farmers in Punjab’s Mansa district have started ploughing their vegetable crops with tractors to make green manure for the next crop.

Punjab Food and Supplies Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu said the government has been asking farmers to hold on their wheat stock with them for some days after harvesting.

“We are asking the Central government to delay the procurement and a decision in this regard is expected soon,” he told the media.

Punjab, whose major crops are wheat

and paddy, is already facing the problem of plenty.

Apprehending rotting of substantial wheat this time, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh last week suggested that the Centre should allow the food stocks currently stored in Punjab godowns to be distributed to the poor whose earnings were impacted due to the coronavirus outbreak instead of letting them rot in the storage areas.

Since the stocks belonged to the Government of India, it was in their purview to take a decision in this regard, he said, adding that the 20 million tonnes of food grains that Food Corporation of India (FCI) had yet to lift from the godowns could be put to better use by feeding the people not just in Punjab but wherever needed.

Such a move would be a life saver for the people of India in the current crisis, the Chief Minister added.

In Punjab, wheat is harvested in 35 lakh hectares, while rice is under cultivation under 29 lakh hectares with 25 per cent under Basmati crop.

Out of 42 lakh hectares under crop in Punjab, the other crash crops are cotton, potato and sugar-cane.

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mance that outshone even its illustrious A80 predecessor. For 2021, Toyota is keeping the pedal down, boosting output of the Supra’s turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six from 335 hp at 5,0006,500 rpm to 382 hp at 5,800-6,500 rpm, a 14-percent increase. Torque rises from 365 lb.-ft. at 1,600-4,500 rpm to 368 lb.-ft. at 1,800-5,000 rpm. Toyota projects that the new engine will reduce the Supra 3.0 model’s 0-96 km/h acceleration time to 3.9 seconds, from 4.1. The 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters carries over for 2021.

The 2020 GR Supra broke from the model’s traditions in several areas, and the 2021 version

seems to do it again with the first-ever four-cylinder turbo model. Or does it?

The new Supra 2.0 becomes the entry model, returning a two-tier performance lineup that parallels the A70 and A80 Supra models. The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers an intermediate model between the Toyota 86 and the Supra 3.0, giving the customer three distinct Toyota sports car choices.

The 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder engine shares much of its technology with the 3.0-litre inline-six, including a twin-scroll turbo, the bottom line is 255 hp at 5,000-6,500 rpm and a stout 295 lb.-ft. peak torque at 1,550 to 4,400 rpm... The 2021 GR Supra models are anticipated to start arriving at Toyota dealers this summer.

Genesis Reveals All-New G80, Athletic Elegance Design SEOUL, South Korea: Genesis recently unveiled the all-new G80 to online audiences via a series of design renderings. The all-new G80 is the third-generation model which leads Genesis in the luxury market as a mid-sized, executive sedan.

“The Genesis design DNA begins from the logo itself,” said Luc Donckerwolke, Executive Vice President, and Chief Design Officer of Hyundai Motor Group. “The crest of the logo becomes the Crest Grille and the two lines of the wings become the Quadlamps. In other words, the design starts with the brand, and design is the brand.”

The “Athletic Elegance” design language allows variations in design interpretations by enabling a carefully-considered balance between the two opposing characteristics, Athleticism and Elegance. The all-new G80 is the core of the Genesis model line-up and offers a unique interpretation of the midsize sedan.

In particular, the Crest Grille, and the two lines of the Quadlamps circumventing all sides of the vehicle are signature design elements of the brand, first introduced in the GV80 and now in the all-new G80.

“A relationship begins at first sight. The distinctive “two lines” signature of the Quadlamps presents a clear and unique Genesis identity within seconds,” said Sang Yup Lee, Senior Vice President, Head of Genesis Design. “No matter what body type, sedan or SUV, the Quadlamps and Athletic Elegance design language present a distinctive brand identity, and this will enable Genesis to offer a fresh alternative within the existing luxury space.”

“Inside, the Beauty of White Space’ theme represents our journey to achieve the perfect balance between personal space and state-of-the-art technology.” said Sang Yup Lee. “We question the status quo. Technology should not dominate and only present itself when necessary. This is the new luxury experience our Genesis customers expect in today’s high-end user experience.”

At the front, the dashboard is deconstructed to an expansive open space featuring a widescreen 14.5-inch infotainment screen. The slim air conditioning vent visually stretches the width of the cabin. Special care was taken to reduce the thickness of the A-pillars and the size of the rearview mirror, giving the driver a relaxed and panoramic view when seated.

The all-new G80 features a new design, platform, powertrains, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). As with the rest of the Genesis lineup, the all-new G80 will be offered in Canada with standard all-wheel drive (AWD). Customer deliveries are expected to begin in the second half of this year.

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B.C. bolsters seniors’ supports at community service agencies AS part of British Columbia’s emergency novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response plan, the Province is providing the United Way of the Lower Mainland with $50 million to bolster seniors’ supports at community service agencies throughout British Columbia.

This will help address immediate needs associated with the impact of COVID-19, so seniors get the support they need to stay safe at home.

The supports are the outcome of work conducted by an all-party COVID-19 Seniors Working Group co-chaired by Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors advocate, and the ministry. Members of the working group are Ronna-Rae Leonard, MLA for CourtenayComox; Janet Routledge, MLA for Burnaby North; Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince GeorgeValemount; John Yap, MLA for RichmondSteveston; and Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley.

“This is a trying time for all of us, but especially for seniors across B.C.,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “I am so proud and appreciative of the work that the seniors

advocate and all members of the Seniors Working Group have done to build a plan for safely supporting seniors at home and in community through the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The Province is funding the expansion of bc211, a provincewide information and referral service, to match seniors whose support network has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak with volunteers.

Starting March 26, bc211 will be available to residents of B.C.’s North and Interior, in addition to the rest of B.C., and provide extended hours of service. This service will take calls from people who would like to volunteer to help seniors in their community with basic needs, including grocery shopping and pharmacy drop-offs and check-ins.

“Seniors in B.C. are especially vulnerable to the impact COVID-19 will have on their health and their ability to stay connected with others,” Mackenzie said. “The outpouring of calls from people who want to help our seniors is inspiring, and using bc211 to match British Columbians who want to help, with seniors who need some help to

stay connected and meet basic needs, is a perfect match.”

The funding provided to the United Way of the Lower Mainland will address immediate needs associated with the impact of COVID-19, as well as maintain and expand some existing programs.

“We’re excited to be collaborating with bc211 and the Ministry of Health to deliver these essential supports to seniors,” said Michael McKnight, President and CEO, United Way of the Lower Mainland. “It is important that we support our most vulnerable citizens during this challenging time with local communities and community agencies being essential to these efforts. If you are a senior in need of support, we urge you to reach out.”

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Advocate for Seniors, Isobel MacKenzie, and Health Minister Adrian Dix. * In 2019, 20% of B.C.’s population was 65 years of age or older. In 15 years, this percentage is expected to rise to 25%. * The information and referral service will gather information and share it with participating local community agencies that will match seniors and volunteers who live in the same community. * The phone service will be available seven days a week during daytime hours and is free.

Vancouver Police say they’re working to prevent property crime VANCOUVER Police announced on Thursday that they are taking significant measures to combat property crime while local and provincial measures are in place to address the spread of COVID-19.

“Property crime is an issue in Vancouver yearround and we continuously implement new measures to help reduce property crime and target repeat offenders,” said Chief Adam Palmer, Vancouver Police. “However, it appears thieves are attempting to take advantage of commercial spaces that are closed due to social distancing measures. We are targeting these offenders aggressively on several levels.”

The VPD’s property crime detectives are currently running several investigative projects to target known offenders. The VPD has also increased its visibility and presence near the hardest hit areas over night by deploying more patrol officers and community safety personnel.

“We have very advanced analytical capabilities and are looking at crime statistics on a daily basis to identify trends and geographic hot spots.

This allows us to shift and reallocate resourcing and plan ahead for new issues that may emerge,” added Palmer. “Overall, we have seen a reduction in calls for service for police over the last couple of weeks, and we will be ready to respond if this changes.”

Since March 12, the number of calls for service per day for the VPD has declined by an average of 10 per cent. In the past two weeks, overall property crime has decreased by 12 per cent when compared to the weeks leading up to the pandemic.

From March 1 to 15 (a two-week period), there were 86 commercial break-ins reported throughout the city. From March 16 to 24 (a one-week period), there were 81. The biggest increase has been reported in downtown Vancouver. From March 1 to 15, there were 20 commercial break and enters, but from March 16 to 24, there were 35.

“We are continuing to partner with Vancouverbased business improvement associations to provide safety information and support,” adds Palmer. “Many BIAs and businesses have been very proactive and have implemented additional safety measures on their own.”

Vancouver Police encourage businesses to implement the following measures to help ensure security: 1. Move merchandise away from windows and out of view or remove it from the retail space altogether 2. Use window shutters to minimize damage and reduce visibility 3. Upgrade locks 4. Increase outdoor lighting levels to ensure the space around your business is visible and well-lit Police are reminding the public to call 9-1-1 if they see a crime in progress or suspicious activity.

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COVID-19: Conservative Party of Canada suspends leadership race THE Conservative Party announce on Thursday that it was cancelling its leadership debates in April and the leadership event on June 27 because of the impacts of COVID-19.

In a series of tweets, it said: “Our Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) met this

evening to discuss impacts of COVID-19 on the operational processes of the 2020 Conservative Leadership. The question LEOC has asked throughout is whether the Leadership Election can continue despite COVID-19 measures.

“With all non-essential businesses now closed in

[Ontario] and [Quebec] including our HQ, LEOC now finds that it is no longer possible to meet the deadlines necessary to process memberships and donations, or print, process and count ballots in time for a June 27 announcement.

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monitor developments and meet regularly to discuss options, and has set May 1, 2020 to return to do a fulsome re-evaluation of the datesa and time needed to complete the race under the obligations of the constitution.

“The previously schedulaaed debates on April 17

and April 23, as well as the leadership event on June 27 are all cancelled. LEOC will determine new dates after May 1. Additionally, the membership deadline will be moved to May 15.

“The committee thanks everyone for their patience during this time, as a decision such as this

requires many considerations. LEOC wishes all Canadians the best as they take appropriate measures to protect their health and the health of their loved ones during these times.”

City of Vancouver’s enforcement ability strengthened under State of Emergency bylaw VANCOUVER City Council on Monday bvoted to give City of Vancouver staff the power to enforce orders under its existing State of Emergency bylaw, including the ability to prosecute breaches of emergency orders, and the ability to issue tickets.

The bylaw revisions passed today would allow for $1,000 tickets and prosecution of breaches of the order subject to fines of up to $50,000.

ecute breaches if it comes to that. If people ignore social distancing, we will consider issuing and enforcing orders, but that is not underway at this point.”

All City of Vancouver facilities and service delivery information can be found on the City’s website at vancouver.ca/covid19.

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ple should: · Stay home · Wash hands frequently and avoid touching their face · Maintain a two-metre distance between themselves and others The City said in a statement: “We appreciate there is a lot of information circulating

at this time, and not all of it is coming from verified sources. All updates from the City of Vancouver will be noted within our news releases, on our website and our verified social feeds. Residents are encouraged to follow @CityofVancouver on Twitter to receive the latest updates on COVID-19 response.”

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This bylaw is one tool in the City’s toolkit to help limit the spread of COVID-19. It should help ensure businesses follow the orders issued under the bylaw.

Last week, the City of Vancouver shut down all dine-in options at local establishments.

This is currently the only order under the bylaw. Over the past two days, inspectors visited more than 1,600 restaurants and identified 14 cases of non-compliance with the order. The City said it is pleased to see how responsive restaurant owners have been to date and thanks the vast majority of businesses that are taking direction from the City and from public health officials seriously.

“The time for asking nicely is over,” said Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart on Monday. “Today, Council passed new enforcement measures including fines of up to $50,000 for those who continue to believe the rules don’t apply to them. This is serious. Now is the time to shut down, stay put, and save lives.”

Some people in Vancouver continue to gather in large crowds at parks and beaches. In addition to previously-announced facilities and playground closures, the Vancouver Park Board is now closing parking lots at high-traffic outdoor destinations.

Beaches and parks remain open, but may be closed and an order may be issued in the near future if people continue to gather in groups at these locations.

“The intention of gaining enforcement tools is to ensure that businesses comply with orders. We have no intention at this time to ticket people for not complying with social distancing,” said City Manager Sadhu Johnston. “We would prefer that people follow the advice given by public health, and the City’s orders under the local State of Emergency, however for businesses that are not compliant, we will enforce the orders, issue tickets and pros-

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