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‘I want my dad’s killer locked up’ »

Lexus, now 12, and dad Christopher Whitbee share happier times in this 2005 photo.

01:12 pm | By Voice Reporter, May 16 2012 A 12-year-old Surrey girl has made an emotional plea to anyone with knowledge to come forward and say who killed her father in the washroom of a…

May 16 2012 / Read More »

“My husband was not murdered” Doubt cast on Bains murder theory »

Photo courtesy Abbotsford News - John Morrow

01:23 pm | By Salim Jiwa Any suggestion that 80-year-old Abbotsford farmer Nirmal Bains was murdered is a false conclusion, his grieving wife Rashpal Kaur said in an exclusive interview with The Voice. Police have described…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Policeman who beat Firoz Khan resigns »

Firoz Khan and Jeff Klassen

01:23 pm | New Westminister police officer, Const. Jeff Klassen, who had been convicted three years ago for beating up a newspaper delivery man in Surrey, has resigned. Klassen was supposed to have been in an…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Surrey’s murder victim identified »

Shalendra Sharma

01:23 pm | Surrey’s latest murder victim has been identified by the police as 21-year-old Noel Jackson. Last Thursday (may 3) police had received a call to a home near 70 avenue and 124 street and…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Canada-wide arrest warrants for Prince George fugitive »

Fugitive of Prince George

01:23 pm | PRINCE GEORGE-Police have appealed to the public for help in arresting a 51-year-old man wanted for immigration-related and sexually-related offences. The suspect, Michael Andreou Michalakis, alias Andreou Michaels, of Prince George is wanted…

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New elementary school for Langley students »

Despite an ongoing dispute with the B.C Teachers Federation, Education Minister George Abbott signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in China   paving the way for two new B.C.-certified offshore schools in Shanghai.

01:23 pm | LANGLEY – Education Minister George Abbott was joined by Langley MLA Mary Polak and the Langley board of education today to sign a project agreement for the new elementary school in the South…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Summer Night Market now open »

Summer Night Market

01:22 pm | Richmond– On Friday, May 11th, the Summer Night Market (voted by BBC Travel as one of the world’s best) opened at its original location behind Home Depot for the 5th straight season. There…

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Cops look for help in Ranjit Cheema drug hit »

Ranjit Cheema Drug Hit

09:57 pm | By Salim Jiwa Veteran drug dealer Ranjit Cheema, 44, should have stayed in jail – it would have spared his life. Just months after being released from a five-year sentence served in a…

May 7 2012 / Read More »

Cross-border drug deals boost gangs »

Indo Canadian Drug Gangs

09:40 pm | By Rajeshwari Rajimwale Indo-Canadian drug gangs are increasingly involved in cross-border drug transportation and distribution, says a top criminologist. And the trading seems to involve exchange of B.C.-produced marijuana known as BC-Bud with…

May 7 2012 / Read More »

My mom almost died without medical help in Japan »

09:33 pm | By Salim Jiwa An elderly Richmond grandmother traveling from India to Japan suffered a debilitating stroke while on her flight to Tokyo but got no medical help from Japanese authorities who stuffed the…

May 7 2012 / Read More »
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‘I want my dad’s killer locked up’ »

Lexus, now 12, and dad Christopher Whitbee share happier times in this 2005 photo.

01:12 pm | By Voice Reporter, May 16 2012 A 12-year-old Surrey girl has made an emotional plea to anyone with knowledge…

May 16 2012 / Read More »

Vancouver joins world partnership walk to end global poverty »

02:03 pm | VANCOUVER— The city of Vancouver will join other cities across Canada at 10 a.m. on Sunday (May 27, 2012)…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Province invests in new domestic violence office »

01:51 pm | VICTORIA – A new investment of $878,000 for the Provincial Office of Domestic Violence will support the important work…

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Fencing projects to protect motorists and livestock »

01:50 pm | VICTORIA – Approximately 100 km of fencing will be installed this year to prevent livestock from straying onto B.C.…

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Powerful job search tool a BC first »

01:46 pm | VICTORIA – A new, powerful job-search tool is now available to make it easier for British Columbians to find…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Funding deal inked for new Canada Line Capstan station »

01:45 pm | Richmond- A new Canada Line station at Capstan Way will be built through a unique new agreement between TransLink…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Premier Announces Funding for Forestry and Mining Training »

01:41 pm | WILLIAMS LAKE – Premier Christy Clark announced $1.6 million for skills training programs at Thompson Rivers University, while visiting…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Legislation improves Metro Vancouver’s transit system »

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01:40 pm | VICTORIA – The Province is giving new powers to TransLink to go after people who steal transit rides and…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Government of Canada Invests in Surrey’s Alder Gardens Supportive Housing Facility »

01:35 pm | Government of Canada has invested $461,026 towards the completion of the Metro Vancouver YWCA’s Alder Gardens 36-unit supportive housing…

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Surrey Welcomes Sir Richard Branson to 2012 Economic Summit »

01:34 pm | International entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson will be the featured speaker at the fifth annual Surrey Regional Economic…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Dead-end in probe into stolen artefacts from Lytton church »

01:30 pm | VANCOUVER – The Lytton RCMP have appealed to the public for help in recovering several antique religious artefacts stolen…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

New learning center in Surrey »

01:29 pm | The Training Group at Douglas College and its partners are opening a newly renovated learning centre in Surrey for…

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Gang slaying victim Chris Mohan to be memorialized in gang violence forum »

01:28 pm | An upcoming anti-gang forum is seeking to educate parents and empower youth in memory of innocent gang execution victim…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

“My husband was not murdered” Doubt cast on Bains murder theory »

Photo courtesy Abbotsford News - John Morrow

01:23 pm | By Salim Jiwa Any suggestion that 80-year-old Abbotsford farmer Nirmal Bains was murdered is a false conclusion, his grieving…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Policeman who beat Firoz Khan resigns »

Firoz Khan and Jeff Klassen

01:23 pm | New Westminister police officer, Const. Jeff Klassen, who had been convicted three years ago for beating up a newspaper…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Surrey’s murder victim identified »

Shalendra Sharma

01:23 pm | Surrey’s latest murder victim has been identified by the police as 21-year-old Noel Jackson. Last Thursday (may 3) police…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

New elementary school for Langley students »

Despite an ongoing dispute with the B.C Teachers Federation, Education Minister George Abbott signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in China   paving the way for two new B.C.-certified offshore schools in Shanghai.

01:23 pm | LANGLEY – Education Minister George Abbott was joined by Langley MLA Mary Polak and the Langley board of education…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Summer Night Market now open »

Summer Night Market

01:22 pm | Richmond– On Friday, May 11th, the Summer Night Market (voted by BBC Travel as one of the world’s best)…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

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Gosal excited about 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup »

01:56 pm | OTTAWA — As Minister of State for Sport, Bal Gosal is excited about the fact that six Canadian cities will host the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup will provide Canadians with the opportunity to witness world-class soccer action right in their own backyards. Interest in soccer is increasing at…

May 12 2012 / Read More »
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Fun in the Sun with Arthritis »

02:07 pm | For anyone with arthritis attempting to maintain a consistent routine of physical activity, the challenges, such as pain and fatigue, may seem imposing. All too often, it’s easy to find a reason not to begin. To this long list of apparent obstacles, hot weather may be added. The Arthritis Society suggests the following ways to…

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British Columbia needs skilled labour for expected boom »

01:32 pm | With $2.9 billion worth of capital projects already underway and another $6.2 billion forecasted over the next five years, the province could be entering a period of prosperity it hasn’t seen in decades. However, experts also predict a skilled labour shortage of up to 160,000 workers by 2015. So will B.C. be able to keep…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Preventing domestic violence »

02:04 pm | Domestic violence has a profound impact on too many families in communities across the province and our government is taking action to ensure we have the right services in place and that help is always available. Sadly, domestic violence continues to impact all communities. As a mother and a grandmother, I can’t imagine the feelings…

May 12 2012 / Read More »
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A melody of water, strings with rhythm »

10:10 pm | Naad Foundation in collaboration with Kamal’s Video Palace organized an extraordinary evening of classical music with a Jugalbandi between not only two, but three astounding artists. Beautiful Sitar was provided by Dr. Harvinder Sharma and Tabla was rhythmically played by Pt. Ramdas Palsule. And the highlight of the show was the instrument “Jaltarang” showcased by…

May 7 2012 / Read More »
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Lexus, now 12, and dad Christopher Whitbee share happier times in this 2005 photo.

‘I want my dad’s killer locked up’ »

01:12 pm | By Voice Reporter, May 16 2012 A 12-year-old Surrey girl has made an emotional plea to anyone with knowledge to come forward and say who killed her father in the…

May 16 2012 / Read More »

Canada’s cancer death rate declines »

02:05 pm | Vancouver: Canada’s cancer death rate declined over the past 19 years thanks to healthy lifestyles, improvements in screening and early detection, statistics…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Vancouver joins world partnership walk to end global poverty »

02:03 pm | VANCOUVER— The city of Vancouver will join other cities across Canada at 10 a.m. on Sunday (May 27, 2012) at Lumbermen’s Arch…

May 12 2012 / Read More »
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World News

India-born professor donates sustainability award money »

01:18 pm | By Arun Kumar WASHINGTON- India-born professor Kamal Bawa has donated the entire prize money of one million Norwegian Kronor (about Rs.10 million)…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

US snack food firm chops ‘racist’ Indian ad »

01:16 pm | WASHINGTON- US snack food maker Popchips has pulled out a new ad campaign featuring Ashton Kutcher, who sports brown makeup and plays…

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First South Asian film festival in Washington next month »

01:09 pm | WASHINGTON-The three-day first Annual Washington DC South Asian Film Festival from June 1-3 will include a Shyam Bengal retrospective, acting and filmmaking…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

Hillary cites Mamata meeting among ‘remarkable experiences’ in India »

01:28 pm | NEW YORK-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recalled two “remarkable experiences” in India, including a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Benerjee to focus on efforts for the upliftment…

May 12 2012 / Read More »

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