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These are on the outcome, Kang of Parliament, barely ber of his office staff is the values which I live could be subject to fur- six months before Octo- apologizing to the vic- my life by, however, if ther administrative, fi- ber’s federal election. tim for unintentionally any of my actions have nancial or disciplinary With about 89 per cent causing her difficulty. unintentionally caused measures. of the ballots counted But reading from a pre- difficulty for any per- He was also ordered to in the Nanaimo-Lady- pared statement, Dar- son, I’m sorry and I sin- take part in training smith byelection, Man- shan Kang also main- cerely apologize,” Kang programs on sexual-ha- ly has taken about 38 per tains that neither his said. rassment prevention cent of the vote. Paul Manly intention nor his ac- “I strongly believe in and awareness, which John Hirst, the Conser- tions were improper. Darshan Kang the integrity of this he had to pay for out of vative candidate, is a fortunate.” Kang spoke in the House and I respect the his own pocket. distant second with 25 He said governments House of Commons her. high standards which The investigation and per cent of the vote. should stop subsidizing Monday morning, A House of Commons all members must board decision followed Manly will become the the “old” economy. about seven months investigation conclud- abide by. With all due a process the House of second Green party “We moved beyond the after an all-party com- ed it could verify some respect, I will continue Commons adopted in member in Parliament, horse and buggy and mittee ordered him to of the complaints, in- to serve this chamber December 2014, which joining Leader Eliza- its time to move beyond go to conciliation and cluding that he had and my constituents to can involve hiring an beth May. the internal combustion training over founded improperly tried to get the best of my ability.” external investigator to “This bodes well for the engine,” Manly said, as allegations of sexual into the woman’s hotel In October, the Com- review the facts. Green Party across Can- the crowd cheered. harassment. The Cal- room in Ottawa. mons’ all-party board Both the respondent ada,” he said. It’s also time that the gary Skyview MP left Kang, who still sits as of internal economy and the complainant His victory shows the government stop giving the Liberal caucus last an independent, says ordered Kang to par- can appeal if they are other parties that Cana- foreign multinationals summer after a staffer he plans to remain an ticipate in conciliation not satisfied with the dians are serious about tax breaks that ``frack alleged he had sexually MP. with the victim to see if final report. climate change, Manly our environment and harassed and assaulted “I have consistently an agreement could be The Canadian Press said, adding he expects expand oil production,’’ the Green wave of sup- he said. port to grow in the Oc- “Those days should be tober election. over. It’s time to move On Monday evening forward,” Manly said. B.C. boosts public education, he stood on the victory “I will not compromise stage with his parents on the future of our who Manly said were children and our grand- enforcement for renters and landlords celebrating their 60th children.” wedding anniversary Green Party Leader Victoria: British Co- forcement unit within and Housing Minister this week. Elizabeth May, the MP lumbia’s government the Residential Ten- Selina Robinson in the “On Friday, I’m going to for the Vancouver Is- says it’s increasing ancy Branch to inves- release. Ottawa. Our campaign land riding of Saanich public education and tigate complaints and “Housing is the foun- slogan was together we Gulf-Islands, called bolstering enforce- take action against dation of people’s lives. can do this. Today we Manly’s win on Monday ment to better protect landlords and renters We want to create a did. In October we’re the dawn of a new era in the rights of both rent- who are repeat or seri- rental market where going to do it all over federal politics. ers and landlords. ous offenders. there are no surprises, again.” She thanked Manly, his The actions mark the A new local govern- renters and landlords Manly said he was head- volunteers and the vot- first phase of address- ment liaison position are treated fairly and ing to Ottawa to help ers of the riding. ing recommendations has also been created there is better security Leader Elizabeth May. “It is brave to vote for from a rental housing within the branch to for both sides.” “I’m so looking forward real change. Paul and task force that aimed help resolve issues that Selina Robinson The release says phase to working with her to I will work tirelessly to to improve security involve a role for both two of addressing the double the Green cau- continue to earn the and fairness in the ucation will focus on local government and task force recommen- cus.” trust of Canadians. Paul province’s often tight rules around so-called the branch, such as il- dations will include He told crowd of jubi- will make Nanaimo-La- market. renovictions to help legal renovictions and further actions by the lant supporters that he dysmith proud,” May The Municipal Affairs clarify the many situ- demovictions. end of 2019. will work hard to do bet- said in a statement. and Housing Ministry ations when ending a “To make renting Recommendations ter for the community. Manly, is a researcher, says in a news release tenancy could be un- work better for every- that require legisla- “How we can change a filmmaker and a com- that enhanced public necessary or illegal, one, we need to make tive changes or other the economy that we are munications specialist. education will be sup- and the limited situ- sure both renters and additional work, such working in to protect He was the Green par- ported through new ations when a rental landlords know their as rental restrictions the environment that ty’s candidate in 2015 in funding to Landlord unit needs to be vacant rights under the law in strata units, will we need for our health, the same riding and fin- BC and the Tenant Re- for renovations. and have a place to go be part of phase three for our children, for ished fourth with 20 per source and Advisory It also says the prov- when there’s an issue with actions to come our grandchildren,” he cent of the vote. Centre. ince has created a new with those rights,” in 2020. said. “How we can do a The ministry says ed- compliance and en- says Municipal Affairs The Canadian Press better job of taking care By Dirk Meissner, of people who are less The Canadian Press 4 FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019 www.swmediagroup.ca ASIANJOURNAL.CA
FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019 04 www.swmediagroup.ca ASIANJOURNAL.CA Drugs, cash, firearms, vehicles seized in multiple investigations Surrey: Two separate Porsche Panamera and community. Surrey RCMP continues criminal investigations a Range Rover, as pro- On Friday, May 3 at ap- to conduct overt and co- and a pro-active vehicle ceeds of crime and of- proximately 8:20 p.m., vert enforcement activi- stop by multiple units fence related property. a Surrey RCMP Drug ties throughout the city within the Surrey RCMP The seized gun will be Unit officer conduct- in an effort to combat has led to a substantial examined to determine ed a pro-active stop on drug trafficking and its seizure of drugs, cash, any linkages to other a vehicle suspected of associated violence. In weapons, and high-end crimes or occurrences. drug trafficking in the addition to conducting vehicles in two days. This drug investigation 6300 block of Hwy 91 in more visible enforce- On Thursday, May 2 the is ongoing as there is Delta after following ment activity, Surrey Surrey RCMP’s Drug belief the occupants of the vehicle from Surrey. detachment has a num- Unit executed a search the residence have as- The driver was arrested ber of dedicated investi- warrant at a residence in sociations to organized and a search inciden- gative units involved in the 15800 block of 94 Av- crime. tal to his arrest, which ongoing investigations enue. As a result of the On Friday, May 3 the varying amounts of leased on a Promise to yielded pre-packaged on individuals and loca- search, a loaded Glock Surrey RCMP’s Com- suspected cannabis and Appear as the investiga- bundles of suspected tions associated to the 19 pistol, body armour, munity Response Unit shatter, various drug tion continues. fentanyl / carfentanyl. drug trade. suspected cocaine, ap- (CRU) executed a search packaging parapherna- Officers are liaising The vehicle, two mobile These units regularly proximately $5,000 in warrant on a residence lia, and multiple weap- with Surrey Bylaws and phones and $1,000 cash collaborate and all have cash, and other evi- in the 15100 block of ons including brass are actively engaged was also seized as of- the same goal of reduc- dence associated to drug Fraser Highway. The knuckles, bear spray, with the property own- fence related property. ing criminal activity trafficking was seized. warrant resulted in the and nunchucks. One er as the residence is The driver was later re- and addressing violent Officers also seized two seizure of suspected male was taken into alleged to be a hub for leased pending further crime and responding to high end vehicles, a methamphetamine, custody and later re- criminal activity in the investigation. community concerns.
WANTED LONG HAUL TRUCK DRIVERS!!! Police clear Kwantlen Polytechnic Richmond RCMP asking for help Employer Name: Ten Four Trucking Ltd., Surrey BC Location: Surrey, British Columbia Date Posted: Wednesday, April, 2019 Wage: 58000, Category: Trucking, Number of Openings: 15 campuses following threat identifying Corporate Office: a204B burglary 8434 120St. suspect Surrey BC V3W 7S2 Job Description: Long Haul Truck Driver Ten Four Trucking Ltd. based in Surrey, BC is hiring long haul truck drivers to join its fleet. Surrey: RCMP in Surrey, to safety. On Wednes- Richmond RCMPor isfax: in604-597-0966- The requirements are as follows: Langley, and Richmond day, May 8, shortly vestigatingor email:a condo [email protected] com- 1. Must have class 1 drivers licensee have cleared all Kwan- after 9:00 a.m., Sur- plex burglary in the 10300 2. At least 6 months Class 1 truck driving experience. Those with less experience will also be considered. tlen Polytechnic Univer- rey RCMP received in- block of No. 2 Rd that oc- 3. Must be able to travel in a team sity (KPU) campuses af- formation regarding a curred in late July of last 4. Must be able to travel for extended period (7 days turnaround) 5. Must be able to cross into the United States. ter a threat was reported threat made to KPU. The year. Job Duties: which involved the Uni- threat did not specify All investigational ave- 1. Travel as a member of a two-man team to deliver freight across North America 2. Operate tractor trailer combination versity on Wednesday. any particular campus nues have been exhaust- 3. Conduct pre-trip inspection on tractor trailer before every journey. Officers attended all KPU or person. The univer- ed and we hope that by 4. Communicate regularly with dispatch office for instructions and updates locations and with the sity was notified, and releasing security foot- 5. Obey and follow Department of Transport of Canada and USA rules on safety and hours of driving. assistance of the Lower out of an abundance of age, the community will Remuneration: ($24/hr. 50 hours per week. Overtime after 60 hours per week. Mainland Integrated Po- caution, all KPU cam- be able to help us identify on this case or the sus- Terms of Employment: Permanent. No Educational Specification Requirements. lice Dog Services, Explo- puses were closed while the suspect. pect is asked to contact Benefits: sives Devices Unit, and police investigated. Sur- The suspect is described Constable Ryan Lee of the MSP Reimbursement after 90 days of service. Extended Medical Coverage after 90 days of probationary period. the Metro Vancouver rey RCMP is continuing as: Richmond RCMP Prop- Remuneration: $24/hr. 50 hours per week. Overtime after 60 hours per week. MSP Transit Police conduct- to investigate this inci- • Asian male erty Crime Unit (PCU) at reimbursement. Locations: ed thorough searches dent. Anyone with in- • Possibly in his twenties 604-278-1212. Please quote Office: 12531 82nd Ave Surrey BC, V3W 3E8 (Operation Office) to ensure public safe- formation which may • Athletic build file# 2018-22775. Should Contact Information: ty. Police are confident assist with this inves- • Last seen wearing a dark you wish to remain anon- Contact Name: Harbeer Waraich Company Type: Employer that the areas are safe tigation is asked to call coloured T-shirt, ball cap, ymous, please contact Company: Ten Four Trucking Ltd. City: Surrey State: British Columbia Zip: V3W 3E8 for the public and there Surrey RCMP at 604-599- pants, and backpack Crimestoppers by phone Fax: 604-597-0596 or email to [email protected] is no imminent threat 0502. Anyone with information at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). ASIANJOURNAL.CA 055 ASIANJOURNAL.CA www.swmediagroup.ca FRIDAY APRFRIDAY MAY 14,10, 20172019 FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019 BRITISH COLUMBIA ASIANJOURNAL.CA www.swmediagoup.ca 05 B.C. premier asks utilities commission Police seeking witnesses and help to identity assault suspect to probe high price of gasoline Surrey RCMP is ap- Victoria: Premier John “In March 2019, refin- Morton is a trusted and pealing to the public Horgan has asked the ing margins for Van- respected regulator and for possible witness- British Columbia Utili- couver were more than has the ability to con- es and assistance in ties Commission to in- double the Canadian duct detailed hearings identifying the sus- vestigate why gasoline average and higher than that will provide resi- pect in an assault that in Metro Vancouver and any other major city dents with necessary ev- occurred on April 17. Vancouver Island is so in North America,” he idence and recommen- Police are currently much more expensive says. “This suggests that dations for the best path investigating a report than the rest of the the producers are real- forward. of an assault that oc- country. izing a significant addi- The commission reg- curred in the inter- A statement from the tional profit margin for ulates electricity and section of 152 Street premier’s office says fuel sold in Metro Van- natural gas prices in the and 64 Avenue at Horgan spoke with John Horgan couver compared with province. Last week, the approximately 9:30 suspect sketch Prime Minister Justin other jurisdictions.” left-leaning research p.m. The victim was Trudeau on Monday people are alarmed at Horgan says B.C. resi- institute the Canadian driving southbound time of the incident and brought up his the rapid increase in the dents can’t accept a situ- Centre for Policy Alter- in her white Nissan the suspect was wear- concerns, making it price at the pumps,” his ation where the price of natives suggested that SUV, waiting in the ing a dark blue hoodie clear that gas hovering letter says. gasoline correcting for gasoline should also intersection to turn and a baseball hat. around $1.70 a litre is of Horgan’s letter to util- differences in tax rates be regulated, similar left, when a dark co- Police are releasing a national importance. ity commission chair- is increasingly out of to policies in the Mari- loured pick-up truck composite sketch of Horgan’s request to the man David Morton line with prices in the times.Horgan was cool pulled up behind her the suspect as well as utilities commission says that, historically, rest of Canada. to the idea. He said he and stopped. A male a photo of the suspect on Tuesday asks that wholesale prices have Metro Vancouver resi- didn’t believe that B.C. exited the truck on vehicle at the time of it explore why pric- been between 2 1/2 and dents pay more than 50 would have more suc- the driver’s side and the occurrence. The es have shot up by 40 four cents a litre more cents a litre in taxes to cess with regulation. walked to the open public is requested to cents a litre in the last in Vancouver than in the federal and provin- He has said part of the driver’s side window call police if they can few months.“Across the Edmonton, but that cial governments and problem comes from a of the Nissan and help to identify this province, but particular gap has widened over for carbon, transit and low supply and high de- punched the female person or witnessed in Metro Vancouver and the last four years to other taxes. mand. driver, who was alone the occurrence. on Vancouver Island, almost 24 cents a litre. Horgan’s letter says The Canadian Press in her vehicle. The During the 2018-19 suspect male then got school year, ERASE back into the passen- was expanded to be a Two men arrested and firearm seized after suspicious occurrence in Surrey ger side of the truck more comprehensive Surrey RCMP is advising cious vehicles, a Honda it fled the area at a high investigation. which proceeded to resource, and will the public of an investi- Accord and a Chevy Col- rate of speed. Thirty-year-old Ryan drive southbound on also focus on gang gation which has result- orado, in the roadway Two men associated to Molner of Surrey, has 152 Street. prevention, mental ed in the arrests of two of that location. As the the Honda Accord were been charged with ten The suspect is de- health and wellness, men, and the seizure of police vehicles drove arrested at the scene. A separate counts includ- scribed as Caucasian, substance use, social a firearm from a vehicle into the complex, the third person fled the area ing; failing to stop for approximately 35- media, and sexual ori- in the 13800 block of 100 two suspicious vehicles and has not yet been lo- police, dangerous driv- 36 years old, with a entation and gender Avenue. abruptly attempted to cated. Police seized a col- ing, unlawful posses- pale/fair complexion, identity. Shortly before 1:00 am flee the area. The Hon- lapsible semi-automatic sion of a firearm. sharp facial features, The Delta sessions are on May 6, 2019, Surrey da Accord attempted to pistol carbine firearm, a The second man has been blonde facial stubble, being provided by Saf- RCMP Frontline officers drive through a gate of hunting knife, and latex remanded to custody on short hair, and ap- er Schools Together, were attending to an the townhouse complex gloves, from the Honda. unrelated warrants and proximately 5’9”-5’10” the Ministry of Educa- unrelated investigation and became stuck. The The Chevy Colorado, was has not been charged in and 180-190 lbs with tion’s service-delivery at a housing complex Chevy Colorado collid- also located and seized relation to this investi- a stocky build. 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FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019 06 www.swmediagroup.ca ASIANJOURNAL.CA NATION Scheer will save 34 jobs for Ottawa Pro pipeline protesters chant outside natural workers with disabilities resources minister announcement Calgary: Hundreds of problems and that’s ex- Ottawa: Andrew of Finance Pierre Poil- pro-pipeline protesters actly what I have been fo- Scheer, Leader of Cana- ievre who intervened to rallied outside a Calgary cused on since Day 1 with da’s Conservatives and save the jobs four years office tower during a clean full respect of people’s Leader of the Official ago when Library and energy announcement by ability to demonstrate Opposition, announced Archives Canada tried federal Natural Resources and share their views and he will reverse the to end the program. Minister Amarjeet Sohi. make their point,” Sohi Trudeau government’s Conservatives estimate The protest by the group said. decision to layoff 34 the program will cost Canada Action attract- Canada Action founder workers with disabili- around $500,000 an- ed about 300 people who Cody Battershill said those ties in Ottawa. nually - less than 5% of chanted ``build that suffering in the oil and gas The National Archives the $12 million Justin pipe’’ and carried signs Amarjeet Sohi sector are sick of delays. Program workers, who Andrew Scheer Trudeau handed to the that called on the feder- “We’re always hoping to sort and recycle thou- multi-billion-dollar al government to kill Bill Critics say it would make hear from the minister sands of pounds of ties with more than company Loblaw’s to C-69. it next to impossible to and anyone about what sensitive documents at just a job. It provides a purchase new refriger- The legislation would- re get any energy projects ap- they want to do and what Library and Archives deep sense of pride and ators. peal the Canadian Envi- proved in the future. they’re doing for the en- Canada, will lose their purpose. Cutting it is a “This is another exam- ronmental Assessment Sohi told reporters the ergy sector but we haven’t jobs next year as a result costly and heartless de- ple of Canadians pay- Act and retire the National government is working seen action the way that of Trudeau’s decision. cision,” Scheer said. “As ing for Justin Trudeau’s Energy Board. toward getting the Trans we need and we know The program is admin- Prime Minister, I will mistakes and poor judg- It would leave the Impact Mountain pipeline expan- there’s a lot of layoffs and istered through the renew the program for ment,” Scheer said. Assessment Agency of sion built and that Alber- a lot of people not work- Ottawa-Carleton Asso- five more years and give “He would rather help Canada and the Canadian tans need to be patient. ing,” he said. ciation of Persons with the agency the option to billionaires buy things Energy Regulator respon- He rejected the idea of The consultation period Developmental Disabil- renew.” they should buy them- sible for reviewing the en- speaking with the protest- for the Trans Mountain ities. Scheer visited the work- selves than keep these vironmental, health, so- ers to tell them in person. pipeline project is to end “This program provides ers today along Conser- hard-working Canadi- cial and economic impacts “You know I’d rather fo- June 18. people with disabili- vative Shadow Minister ans employed.” of designated projects. cus on the area of solving The Canadian Press Mohammad Shamji who killed his wife gets life sentence with no parole for 14 years Toronto: The mother of a threatened her life and tenced today to life in en in circumstances will mother and sentenced to woman murdered by her the life of her baby. prison with no chance of realize that unless they life in prison today.” husband after filing for During the 12 years the parole for 14 years. have the courage to leave McMahon credited divorce says her daughter abuse continued, Fric Fric, who revealed the de- their partners at the early Shamji for his last-min- endured more than a de- says she repeatedly urged tails of the volatile mar- stage, they could suffer ute guilty plea, which cade of domestic abuse at her daughter to leave the riage outside court after the same fate as Elana,” saved one of his daugh- the hands of her spouse. marriage, but she re- the sentence, says she Fric said. ters from testifying as a Ana Fric says Mohammed fused to do so. hopes her daughter’s sto- Justice John McMahon, key witness at the trial. Shamji had physically Fric Shamji, a respected ry will help other women who presided over the But he also condemned and sexually assaulted family doctor, eventually in similar circumstanc- case, called it another Shamji for the nature of her daughter, Elana Fric decided in 2016 to divorce es. tragic instance of domes- the brutal murder at the Shamji, and also had ex- her neurosurgeon hus- Mohammad Shamji “I very much want to talk tic homicide that he sees couple’s home. tra marital affairs. band. about Elana as to keep far too often. “I recognize there is no Fric says she learned Court heard that Sham- death as their three chil- her memory alive but “Three young children evidence of planning. A of the abuse after the ji attacked his wife two dren slept nearby. also want to talk about have lost their mother heated argument led to birth of the couple’s first days after she served He pleaded guilty to sec- the domestic violence forever,” McMahon said. the killing,” McMahon grandchild, when her him with divorce papers, ond-degree murder on that she endured for 12 “Their father has now ad- said. “The nature of the daughter told her Sham- breaking her neck and the eve of his trial last years before she died in mitted, and (been) con- violence is extreme.” ji had assaulted her, ribs and choking her to month, and was sen- the hope that other wom- victed to, killing their The Canadian Press
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Bags of cash, luxury car export scheme Continued from page 1 described in B.C. money laundering report $7 billion laundered through B.C. real estate in 2018 “By closing loopholes and enforcing im- One year since introducing its 30-point proved laws, our government will ensure housing plan, government has tak- British Columbians will live in a prov- en the following actions to address tax ince where families who work hard and fraud and close loopholes in the real es- play by the rules are rewarded, and those tate market: who break the law face appropriate con- • introduced legislation to establish sequences for their illegal activities.” Canada’s first public registry of benefi- The panel’s report and recommendations cial owners to put an end to the hidden address many of the troubling practices ownership of real estate in B.C.; and problems German’s findings iden- • established Canada’s first online reg- tify. James and Eby are reviewing the ister for pre-sale condo sales to track as- findings from both reports and will take signments; further action to get dirty money out of • updated the property transfer tax re- B.C. turn to uncover beneficial owners be- David Eby car market, there is no program. Details of alle- Government has already taken signifi- hind corporations and trusts; financial reporting of gations made in the re- cant steps to make the real estate market • enacted legislation to allow informa- large cash purchases, no port have been forward- Victoria: British Colum- more fair and transparent, and to fight tion sharing on the homeowner grant oversight of internation- ed to police, ICBC and bia’s luxury car sector is dirty money. with federal tax officials to improve tax al bank wire transfers the Vehicle Sales Author- being used to launder “As a conservative estimate, we’re look- enforcement; and no apparent inves- ity. We are also prepar- the proceeds of crime, ing at money laundering on the scale of • strengthened property transfer tax au- tigation or enforcement. ing plans for regulation according to an indepen- $7.4 billion in 2018. That’s just for B.C., ditors’ ability to take action on tax eva- It’s all a recipe for exact- of the luxury car sector,” dent review on money let alone the rest of Canada,” said Mau- sion; ly what happened here Eby said. “Our govern- laundering through lux- reen Maloney, chair of the Expert Pan- • implemented the speculation and va- - Vancouver becoming ment is committed to ury cars and horse racing el on Money Laundering in Real Estate. cancy tax, which targets foreign owners North America’s luxu- stamping out money by former senior RCMP “B.C. has taken a major step to prevent and satellite families who own real es- ry car capital, general- laundering and the dam- officer Peter German. money laundering with its proposed tate in the province but pay little or no ly, and perhaps North age caused by organized German’s report, re- registry of beneficial owners of land - tax in B.C.; and America’s used luxury crime - and building an leased Tuesday, May 7, is the single most important measure that • established a federal-provincial work- car export capital too.” economy that works for the first detailed exam- can be taken to combat money launder- ing group on tax fraud and money laun- The new report describes people in B.C.” ination of money laun- ing in real estate.” dering. individuals known as The impact of money dering in luxury car sales straw buyers who help laundering on the luxu- in Canada. Green party targets use of tax money for political attack billboards facilitate the transaction ry car market is only part The review found car of vehicles between sell- of German’s full report What that policy would look like such as dio ads attacking Liberal Leader Andrew dealers in B.C. reporting ers and exporters, and that will also include his whether it would apply only to caucus Wilkinson in March. that individuals were the dramatic increase in findings on B.C.’s real funds or to any taxpayer money would “Every caucus is provided a budget to use bringing bags of money the use of the provincial estate sector. The full be determined by the committee if it ap- as they see fit,” she said. “Our (ads) are ba- or orchestrating multi- sales tax (PST) refund, report will be released proves the idea.There’s no law or regula- sically opposition work that are more pub- ple small international which applies to vehicles soon. tion explicitly prohibiting a party caucus lic because they’re giant billboards. Our wire transfers to dif- purchased in B.C. to be “Vancouver has an in- from using its fund for political purposes, job is to criticize government and hold ferent accounts to buy sold abroad. ternational reputation Weaver says. them to account.” cars. Individuals with Before 2014, fewer than for being a desirable lo- “There should be, but there’s not,” he Pochynok said the Liberals see Horgan as high-level criminal re- 100 vehicles a year re- cation for the activities says. responsible because he hasn’t provided tax cords are alleged to be ceived the refund. In of organized crime,” Weaver took aim at the billboards not only relief on gasoline. Expanding the Trans principals in some used 2016, the PST was rebated German said. “Our re- over how they were paid for but also for Mountain pipeline, which Horgan has op- luxury car dealerships in on 3,674 vehicles. Since view of these sectors portraying information that’s “blatantly posed, could also have increased the flow the province. The report 2013, almost $85 million has shone a spotlight on false.” of gas in British Columbia, she added. also uncovered a com- in PST refunds have been how significant money It’s misleading to suggest the NDP govern- Jobs Minister Bruce Ralston said Horgan plicated luxury-vehicle paid by government for laundering is in B.C., in- ment is solely responsibly for gas prices has appointed his deputy minister to ex- export scheme involving the export of vehicles. cluding in the luxury car that have reached heights of $1.70 per litre plore regulatory options for relief, but he hundreds of “straw buy- The source and destina- sector. I am grateful for on the Lower Mainland when restricted also noted the government’s carbon tax ers.” This is a grey - mar tion of funds for the buy- all the information I re- capacity at Washington state refineries is increase this year only added one cent per ket that German says is ers and sellers, and any ceived from members of a major factor, he says. litre to the cost of gas. Offering tax relief ideal to facilitate trade- income tax reporting by the public, government “The whole is worse than the sum of the may just give oil companies an opportuni- based money launder- any of these individuals agencies, industry insid- parts. You have taxpayer money being ty to increase prices and eat up the differ- ing. or entities, is unknown. ers and law enforcement used and you have incorrect information,” ence, he said.Ralston acknowledged that “This report is disturbing “We have not waited to during my review. I Weaver says. the NDP has used its caucus fund for polit- confirmation that mon- take action on this re- hope the report provides “Taxpayer money is being used to spread ical purposes. ey laundering in B.C. port. The Ministry of Fi- a window into money partisan rhetoric that’s clearly wrong. I “We do some political advertising with is a problem that goes nance is reviewing Dr. laundering in our prov- find it disgraceful.” the same money but we tend to focus on beyond our casinos,” German’s findings, as ince because it is a prob- Liberal caucus spokeswoman Carlie the good things the government is do- said David Eby, Attorney well as vehicle export- lem that can no longer Pochynok defended the ads, adding that ing,” he said. General. “In the luxury ers’ use of the PST refund remain unchecked.” the NDP used its own caucus fund for ra- By Amy Smart, The Canadian Press
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PNB alleged that they 1.21 lakh hectare in the been affected due to the ed districts to assess the Out of the total 4,543 Nirav Modi cheated it of Rs 13,500 districts, he said.Out of cyclone. As per a pre- crop loss, the official BTS sites, 1,450 are oper- crore with the involve- the total crop damage, liminary estimate, Rs said.Speaking on tele- ational, he added. London: A British ment of a few bank court May extended employees. the judicial custody of Both fled India before fugitive diamantaire the details of the fraud Won’t let Modi, BJP destroy India’s unity: Punjab CM Nirav Modi, while re- emerged in January Sunam (Punjab): Call- to ensure that the India tional debt burden of Rs jecting his fourth bail 2018. The ED on Feb. ing for a vote against of their dreams was not 31,000 crore he had put plea as it suspected 26, 2018 attached prop- the Akalis who he said destroyed by communal on the coming genera- that he could flee the erty worth Rs 147 crore resorted to sacrilege to forces. tions. country and “inter- of Nirav Modi and his polarise communities, The nation was passing He said his government fere” with witnesses. companies in connec- Punjab Chief Minister through difficult times would complete the The Westminster tion with the case. Amarinder Singh on and these Lok Sabha farm debt waiver process Magistrates’ Court or- This is the fourth Thursday made an emo- elections would decide for the 10.25 lakh small dered the Metropoli- time when the busi- tional appeal to not let its future by choosing and marginal farmers as tan Police to put him nessman’s bail was Prime Minister Naren- Amarinder Singh between those engaged promised. under its custody till rejected by the court. dra Modi and the BJP de- in communalising poli- “If we can do it despite the next hearing on Nirav Modi’s first bail stroy the country’s big- their sins, including the tics and those desirous of the fiscal crisis in - Pun May 30. plea was rejected on gest strength -- its unity. firing on people protest- building a secular India, jab, why could Parkash The 48-year-old busi- the second day of his Addressing an election ing against sacrilege cas- said the Chief Minister. Singh Badal not do it?” nessman, wanted in arrest, and the other rally here in support of es. Paying his tributes to Modi and his men are he asked. India in connection two pleas subsequent- Congress candidate from Shaheed Udham Singh, breaking the strength However, he reiterated with Rs 13,500 crore ly. Sangrur Kewal Singh whose picture he was of the nation and usurp- that debt relief was only Punjab National Bank Judge Emma Arbuth- Dhillon, he said this land presented, Amarinder ing the achievements of a temporary measure fraud case, was ar- not on March 29 had of martyrs was an inspi- Singh said the freedom the armed forces as their and implementation of rested from Holborn granted the Metropol- ration for those who had fighter’s selfless sacrifice own for furthering their the M.S. Swaminathan here on March 19. itan Police custody of sacrificed themselves for remains an inspiration political interests, he Commission report was Since then, he has Nirav Modi. She is the an India that belongs to for Indians even today. said, adding that as an the only solution to end been fighting extra- same judge who or- all religions and commu- He recalled the incident Army officer he served the woes of the farmers dition proceedings. dered the extradition nities. of Udham Singh keeping Indian forces and not in the country. Nirav Modi was pro- of former Kingfish- Vowing not to spare the a bottle of blood-soaked Modi’s forces. 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Love Where You Live kicked off with a staff clean-up event at City Hall. (L-R) Councillor Jack Hundial, Councillor Linda Annis, Mayor Doug McCallum, Councillor Allison Patton, Councillor Laurie Guerra, Councillor Brenda Locke and Councillor Steven Pettigrew. lation of street banners today to support this ini- representing each town tiative. As we head into Surrey: Mayor Doug and the parks where our in cleaning up streets, centre, which aim to in- summer, many families McCallum launched children play, clean and parks and town centres, crease civic pride. will spend more time the City of Surrey’s Love welcoming,” said May- Love Where You Live ex- During the launch outdoors enjoying our Where You Live cam- or Doug McCallum. “No pands on existing initia- event, held at City Hall beautiful parks and out- paign which calls for res- effort is too small, and it tives from now until Oc- today, staff joined Mayor door recreational facili- idents, business owners, starts with the street you tober 30, 2019. The City and Council for a kick-off ties,” added Mayor Mc- schools, and community work or call home. I chal- will be increasing ser- clean-up event, which Callum. “I want to thank groups to do their part in lenge everyone to take 20 vices during this time, was also supported at our city staff and encour- keeping Surrey clean and minutes out of your day, including litter, dump- various civic facilities. age everyone to play a beautiful. “Everyday, once a week, to clean up ing and graffiti removal. Across the city, staff col- part in the Love Where and especially during your property and the Several beautification lected litter at their place You Live movement to this new initiative, we space around it.” projects are also taking of work and the sur- create a cleaner, health- are calling on everyone With a series of commu- place, including in- rounding area. ier and welcoming com- to participate in keeping nity events, challenging creased decorative street “I was proud to see so munity. As a city, this is the street where you live, residents to get involved lighting, and the instal- many city staff step up our time to shine.” Thirty-five intersection cameras tweaked to slow worst leadfoots Vancouver: Ignoring new, prom- lometres per hour over the posted inent warning signs and flying speed limit, as detected by red-light through one of British Columbia’s cameras, which also monitor vehi- highest-risk intersections soon will cle speeds. Speed has been one of the lead to an automated speeding tick- top contributing factors in casualty et - a road safety approach proven to crashes at these intersections, which cut speeds and tragic outcomes else- have had a combined total of more where. than 11,500 collisions per year. Government has completed its analy- “The previous government only saw sis of speed and crash data for the 140 fit to activate each safety camera for Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) pro- up to six hours a day and to target gram sites currently equipped with only red-light runners,” said Farn- red-light cameras. It has identified worth. “We moved quickly to fully ac- 35 with the greatest potential for fur- tivate the red-light cameras, and now ther safety gains through automated we’re adding speed enforcement - be- speed enforcement. Beginning this cause it works, and because we want summer, B.C. will install new warn- people who travel through these busy ing signs and activate technology to intersections to get where they’re go- ticket the registered owners of vehi- ing safely.” cles entering these intersections well Farnworth noted that to discourage over the posted limit on a red, yellow high speeds at these 35 locations, or green light. neither government nor police will “We have a record number of crash- disclose the speed threshold that will es happening - more than 900 a day trigger the new cameras. This is con- in our province - and about 60% of sistent with every other Canadian ju- the crashes on our roads are at in- risdiction using automated speed en- tersections,” said Mike Farnworth, forcement. Depending on continued Minister of Public Safety and Solic- monitoring of the ISC program and itor General. “We’ve taken time to evaluation of road safety outcomes, systematically pinpoint the locations that threshold may change in the fu- linked to crashes and dangerous ture. speeds that are best suited to safely “Speed remains a major contributing catching, ticketing and changing the factor in most serious and fatal colli- behaviours of those who cause car- sions,” said chief constable Neil Du- nage on B.C. roads.” bord, chair, B.C. Association of Chiefs Between 2012 and 2016, ISC sites in of Police Traffic Safety Committee. B.C. reported an average of 10,500 “We welcome the government’s ini- vehicles a year going at least 30 ki- tiative of using automated 11 ASIANJOURNAL.CA www.swmediagroup.ca FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019 FRIDAY MAY 10, 2019 ASIANJOURNAL.CA www.swmediagoup.ca 11 Abbotsford Police Department’s Sharry Mann and 2Baba and will perform at 12th Alexa Team members recognized for 2018 investigations Fusion Festival Surrey: Surrey Fusion Festival, presented by Coast Capital Savings, has announced Nigerian Afro pop artist 2Baba and Indian-Punjabi singer Sharry Mann will head- line Surrey Fusion Fes- tival on July 20 and 21 at Holland Park. This will be the first time the an- nual free event will see Abbotsford: In 2009, complete 12 or more im- international headliners Alexa’s Team was cre- paired driving investi- perform for both Satur- in Africa, having won two-day event will see munities through ac- ated by the Middelaer gations in a year. day and Sunday night. multiple international participation from over tivities like Surrey’s family, in partnership The following Abbots- “Surrey Fusion Festival music awards, including 55 pavilions, where at- Fusion Festival,” said with the BC Road Safe- ford police officers were is an excellent opportu- four MTV Africa Music tendees can experience Maureen Young, Direc- ty Foundation and the honoured for their work nity to discover tradi- awards. Sharry Mann is art and cuisine, while tor, Community Lead- Insurance Corporation in reducing the number NOW HIRING! tional food, art and mu- a Punjabi singer and ac- learning about histo- ership, Coast Capital of British Columbia. of impaired drivers on sic from cultures across tor recognized as a leader ry and traditions from Savings. “Fusion Festival Alexa’s Team is named roads: the globe, right here in the Punjabi music in- international cultures. is a great way to bring for Alexa Middelaer, • Cst Leisa Shea in Surrey,” said Mayor dustry. He is known for New pavilions include multi-generations to- who was killed by an • Cst Kim Jones Doug McCallum. “I look his most popular song 3 Venezuela, Uganda, gether to celebrate our impaired driver in 2008 • Cst Michael Oakman forward to welcoming all Peg, which has garnered Uruguay, Haiti, Par- community’s diversity PICS ASIA-PACIFIC COLLEGE EDUCATION (PACE) CANADAwhen she was just four • Cst Jon Courtney to our most exciting and over 360 million views on aguay, and Belgium. and build a shared sense years old. • Cst Jenni Teixeira SOCIETY (Pace Canada College) in Surrey is looking for the right diverse festival to date YouTube. Also perform- Additional attractions of belonging. We have so Today, eight Abbots- • Cst Jordan D’Alessan- that will feature inter- ing is well-known Cana- include an Indigenous much to be proud of in ford Police Officers were dro candidate. national headliners and dian electro-soul band, village, artisan market, terms of our diverse and added to the 2018 Al- • Cst Brandon Lanthier homegrown Canadian Busty and the Bass. The kid’s zone, inflatables, vibrant cultures here in exa’s Team- a program • Cst Adam Flore talent.” band is known for its sports zone, cooking Canada. Coast Capital is Computer Network Technician- Supervisor (NOC 2281) that recognizes munici- This year marks the 10th Known by his stage unique brand of music, stage, and seven stages thrilled to join this an- pal and RCMP police of- anniversary of the cre- 1 Vacancy to start immediately name 2Baba, the Nige- which incorporates two featuring over 200 per- nual fun, inclusive and ficers in B.C. who help ation of Alexa’s Team. rian singer song-writer vocalists, a horn section, formers. accessible event.” take impaired drivers Over the past decade, Main duties will be as follows however not limited to; and record producer is and a diverse range of “Coast Capital Savings Visit surreyfusionfesti- off the road. Annually, this team has grown one of the most estab- musical genres. is committed to help- val.ca for more informa- Alexa’s Team recogniz- from 20 officers to over lished musical artists Now in its 12th year, the ing build strong com- tion. Up keep of hardware and software and to optimize network connectivity es police officers who 2,669 officers across BC. Recommend and develop processes, pertaining to System Administration