PRINCE Harry announced on Monday that his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gave birth early morning to a baby boy who weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces. He will be named later. The infant will be seventh in line to the British throne. Harry said he was present for the birth and called it an amazing experience. The couple’s official Instagram account announced: …
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Khiladi Akki one of highest taxpayers in B Town
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) With actor Akshay Kumar, the contemporary version of Manoj Kumars Bharat finally accepting that he is a Canadian citizen and being trolled relentlessly for that all day, it is interesting to find out who is supposed to pay taxes in India. After all, the Akki the Khiladi recently in the news for interviewing the PM has …
Read More »Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple donates $1.3 million for new Acute Care Tower at Richmond Hospital
RICHMOND’S Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple on Wednesday demonstrated their commitment and service to community with a transformational gift of $1.3 million in support of a new Acute Care Tower at Richmond Hospital. “We thank Maharaj Ji and all of the members of the temple for being champions for the new Acute Care Tower, bringing the future of local health care one …
Read More »Surrey RCMP police academy now seeking applicants
Surrey RCMP is now seeking applications for its Citizen and Youth Police Academy, running from September 18 to November 13, 2019, every Wednesday night for 9 weeks. Youth applications are being accepted from May 1-31, 2019 while adult applications will be available from May 31-July 2, 2019. The Citizen and Youth Police Academy is meant for any Surrey resident, student …
Read More »Changes to employment standards will better protect children, support workers
‘Bringing back basic rights and protections that were gutted by the BC Liberals government’ NEW legislation to bolster British Columbia’s employment standards will better protect children and youth from dangerous work, and deliver improved support for workers whose rights have been violated, said the Province on Monday. “When British Columbians head out to their workplace, they need to know their safety …
Read More »FRASER HEALTH REMINDS PARENTS TO VACCINATE CHILDREN FOR MEASLES
CATCH-UP PROGRAM OFFERS CLINICS ACROSS THE REGION SURREY, B.C. - Fraser Health is taking steps to ensure children are protected from measles as part of the provincial Measles Immunization Catch-up Program<https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019HLTH0046-000442>. As cases of measles continue to be identified in the Lower Mainland, we are providing an opportunity for unimmunized and under immunized children to get vaccinated. The program runs …
Read More »Eight things to remember at tax time
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 24, 2019… Getting ready to do your 2018 taxes <https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/taxes-get-ready.html>? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a few tips that could save you time and money. At tax time, here are eight things to remember: File your tax return Most Canadian income tax and benefit returns for the 2018 tax year are due on April 30, …
Read More »9 South Asians – 6 UCP, 3 NDP – elected MLAs as Jason Kenney’s UCP wins big majority
NINE South Asians were elected MLAs in Alberta on Tuesday – six from the United Conservative Party (UCP) and three from the NDP – as Jason Kenney’s UCP won a big majority. The UCP was projected to win 62 of 87 seats, while Rachel Notley’s NDP was projected to bag 25 seats, down from 52, and will become the Official Opposition. …
Read More »New Stop of Interest sign celebrates historic Sikh temple in Abbotsford
A new Stop of Interest sign has been unveiled at the Gur Sikh Temple and Heritage Museum in Abbotsford, providing travellers with information about the oldest still-standing Sikh “gurdwara” in North America. “B.C.’s Stop of Interest signs are a way to share our province’s history,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “The new sign will help tell the story …
Read More »HEALTHY EATING AND FOOD SAFETY AT VAISAKHI – SMART TIPS FROM FRASER HEALTH
SURREY – Vaisakhi is a time for family, religious celebration and of course, food! As over 500,000 people prepare to attend the community parade in Surrey with their loved ones, here are some healthy eating and food safety tips from Fraser Health for a fun and happy Vaisakhi. Healthy eating: * With so many festive dishes to choose from, it’s …
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