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BRITISH Columbians are being asked to take precautions this weekend, as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of the province, predicting a dangerous, long heat wave beginning Friday, June 25 and lasting until Tuesday, June 29. Environment Canada notes the record-breaking temperatures will provide little relief at night, with elevated overnight temperatures, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. …

POLICE in London, Ontario, say that there is is evidence that the driver of a pick-up truck struck five pedestrians on Sunday in “a planned, premeditated” attack and that “the family was targeted because of their Muslim faith.” The truck driver, Nathaniel Veltman, 20, of London, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. …

Ritika Dutt, who was once a victim of sexual harassment, has launched a free artificial intelligence tool to empower other victims of harassment, violence and misconduct to fight for their legal rights By Surbhi Gogia In October 2017, the #MeToo movement prompted women from across the globe to step forward and talk about sexual harassment. Some were shocked to see millions …

Surrey School District currently has almost 74,000 students, and it’s projecting an additional 1,000 students for the next school year THE Province says more than 1,700 students in Surrey now have better, larger places to learn, with the opening of two new schools and two expansions in the last year. And it says much more is to come, as progress continues …

DR. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer (PHO), and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, on Sunday announced the first confirmed case of a person in British Columbia infected with the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom. They said in a joint statement: “B.C. has identified the first case of a person in B.C. infected with the COVID-19 U.K. variant. The …

Recipe by Sweet Souls Vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free One bite of this coconut ladoo will have you dreaming of being pampered in an Indian palace. A truly royal treat with the luxurious flavours of rose, pistachios, and freshly crushed cardamom. Enjoy this plant-based delight for the senses.Makes 12-15 LadoosPrep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 minsIngredientsFor The Ladoos:1½  cup unsweetened medium shredded …

PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday issued the following statement in recognition of Navratri: “This evening, Hindu communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Navratri. “Celebrated over nine nights and ten days in autumn, Navratri symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Hindu …

Details on the new repayment framework for renters with outstanding rent from April to August 2020 are available on the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) website, with the moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent ending ahead of Sept. 1. As announced on July 16, renters will be expected to pay rent in full on Sept. 1, 2020, as the moratorium …

Raj Arneja’s new book evokes powerful emotions of becoming a mother Raj Arneja’s joy to motherhood is her most fulfilling life experience.  Her journey is filled with emotions and strife, after traveling thousands of miles from Canada to India which led her to a happiness beyond her own expectations. Raj, the Director of Corporate Engagement and Philanthropy at Nanak Foods, recently …

This Vancouver-based artist plays role of a nurse in the series that honours the life and challenging profession of nurses Sandy Sidhu is the rising star of film and television industry. She was born and raised along the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia. Both her parents immigrated from Punjab, India. Her mother, Jasvir, is a nurse and her father, Jarnail, …