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AS INDO-CANADIANS WONDER WHO TO SUPPORT…
Copps said that at this point in time there were potentially 10 candidates and that though Kennedy seemed to be the strongest candidate among those who have announced their bid for the leadership so far, former Ontario NDP premier Bob Rae may appear to be the favourite when he announces his bid next week.
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RCMP still probing political donations to Gurmant Grewal
On the other hand, the RCMP, which has apparently been doing a thorough investigation into the way Grewal handled political donations, could decide not to recommend charges - or even if they did, the Crown could decide not to pursue them if a conviction were unlikely.
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Gunplay in Vancouver seems to be in control - for now
Vancouver Inspector Kash Heed says the city police have succeeded in reducing gang activities and gunplay on the streets because of their novel tactics and adds that they will not hesitate to try new tactics if the present ones stop to work.
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BC Integrated Gang Task Force sends powerful message to gangs
Gang Task Force spokesperson Constable Shinder Kirk told The VOICE on Wednesday: "We just finished a very successful operation in Vancouver - the kidnapping of Graham McMynn. We were part of that, so that kept us extremely busy for a week. And then we still continue to pursue our own investigations."
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Harper pledges to crack down on crime, make communities safer
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's tough stand on crime issues resonates well with Indo-Canadians. He has pledged to "crack down on crime, put the rights of the victims and their families before the criminals who have harmed them, and restore safe and secure communities across the country."
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Vaisakhi continues to bring British Columbians together, symbolizes stronger and more dynamic province
Once again this year, it was an honour to have the opportunity to participate in the Vaisakhi festivities in Surrey and Vancouver. The enthusiasm and joy I encountered was a living proof that our province has become an even more vibrant place as a result of the unique traditions and culture of BC's Sikhs and its Indo Canadian community.
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Vaisakhi is such a proud part of our heritage
I've had the privilege of sharing in Vaisakhi celebrations in the B.C. for over 20 years, and each year it only gets bigger, better and more enjoyable. From the temples to the parades to the energy of the Punjabi Market, this year was no exception.
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Tanraj Sohal wins BC Chess Championship again
This is the fourth year in a row that Tanraj has won the Fraser Valley Regional and BC Provincial Chess Championships. Tanraj is also a 2004 and 2005 Canadian Chess Champion in his grade level. Tanraj along with other provincial winners will be representing the BC Chess Team at the Canadian Chess Challenge to be held in Moncton, New Brunswick, on the Victoria Day weekend in May.
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Indo-Canadian among 18 to receive Vancouver's Student Good Citizenship Award
The VSB said that young humanitarians, mentors and outstanding leaders from the Vancouver public school system would be recognized for their selfless work at the 2006 Good Citizenship Awards to be held Thursday, April 27 in Council Chambers at Vancouver City Hall.
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VANCOUVER SUN KEEPS ON HIGHLIGHTING NEGATIVE NEWS ABOUT INDO-CANDIANS
Recently we have been writing about the negative news headlines in Vancouver Sun about Indo-Canadians. Such negative news headlines create negative perceptions in general public that thinks that the majority of crimes are committed by Indo-Canadians. That was just proved by the recent survey.
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Fraser Health Authority Liberal Fat Cats
How leadership approaches health care speaks volumes. On one side we have a Premier touting a media circus to Europe in the throne speech, while our leader Carole James, is on the ground, talking to those who work and use our facilities, inside places like Surrey Memorial Hospital on the front line examining the Liberal record.
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NEWS ROUND UP
POLAK PRAISES TURBAN COMPETITION
INCOME TAX: 62 CONVICTED FOR NOT FILING RETURNS
UNITED BROTHERS OUTCLASS WEST VAN
SUKH DHALIWAL ON PM's REMARKS ON KOMAGATA MARU
LIBERALS SLAM HARPER ON GAS PRICES ISSUE
COMRADE OM PRAKASH SHARMA SEMINAR
ASHOK BHARGAVA TO RECITE POETRY AT SURREY CITY HALL
GRANT SUPPORTS SIKH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
FIVE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING
VANCOUVER WHITECAPS: 10 TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR PENALTY KICK WORLD CUP
BLOCK WATCH PROGRAM STILLVERY MUCH ALIVE
SG PROCLAIMS FIRST VICTIMS OF CRIME WEEK
NO STEAM IN THE CAMPBELL GOVERNMENT
$3.25M TO EXPAND LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM
PM ASKS PARLIAMENT TO APPROVE CHOICE IN CHILD CARE ALLOWANCE
B'NAI BRITH CANADA TO TARGET INTERNET HATE AT SYMPOSIUM
TELETHORACIC EXPANSION IMPROVES ACCESS TO SURGEONS
$15 MILLION FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH
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VOICE - ONE YEAR AGO
(This is from The VOICE of April 23, 2005)
 
 

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