Message to terrorists: No one can destroy India or its secularism
Even with the death toll crossing the 200 mark and with more than 700 injured in Tuesday's terrorist attack that involved seven blasts that ripped through trains and platforms in Mumbai, Muslims rushed to the aid of the victims with food and shelter and even blood donations. They deserve to be praised.
Thanks to Premier Gordon Campbell, B.C. can be proud of its relations with First Nations
The VOICE has always been a firm supporter of aboriginal or native people - First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. We Indo-Canadians must educate ourselves more about our brothers and sisters, aboriginal or others, so we know how to deal with various issues that affect all of us as Canadians.
For the Guildford Rangers U13 it was like winning the World Cup
The lucky 13 U13 players: Jordy Brown, Ryan Sohi, Ryan Dhillon, Amar Hans, Puneet Bhathal, Amrit Mann, Parvez Jhaj, Jashan Dhesi, Ryan Braich, Kamal Gill, Brandon Narayan, Brandon Chowsend and goalie Mark Minieli.
India and Whitecaps clash on July 19 at Swangard Stadium
Cardiff City FC comes to Vancouver with a rich soccer history which includes 22 Welsh Cups and one Football Association (FA) Cup. Last season, Cardiff City finished the year in 11th place with a record of 16W-12T-18L for 60 points in England's Football League Championship.
NDP Leader Carole James to undergo cancer treatment
In a statement, she said: "I want to take this opportunity to inform British Columbians that I was recently diagnosed with localized uterine endometrial cancer following a routine medical exam. My doctor has advised treatment and I will be undergoing surgery at the end of July.
New Canadian high commissioner to New Delhi announced
Malone has apparently been carefully selected as this country views India as a very important emerging economic powerhouse. The VOICE had highlighted India's economic importance in its lead story last week: "Indian High Commissioner Shyamala B. Cowsik to Canadian Businesses: Be more adventurous in seeking opportunities in India or you'll miss out!"
Reports indicate Gerard Kennedy may upstage Michael Ignatieff and Bob Rae
A story in the Toronto Star on Thursday said according to preliminary information obtained by its reporter, Kennedy appears to be the "surprising front-runner" in the signing up of new members, the cut-off date for which was July 4. These members will choose delegates to the November 29-December 3 leadership convention in Montreal. The delegates have to be selected by September 30 - so there's still lots of time for lobbying.
Muzil Abdullah gets seven years in adult prison in Jomar Lanot killing
While the Crown had asked for a three to five year sentence in an adult prison and the defence had suggested two years in a youth facility, Bernard handed down a stiff sentence of seven years in an adult prison. In fact, he said he would have sentenced him to 10 years but for his age and for having pled guilty and shown remorse.
BC government's actions deliberately neglect ordinary people's priorities
This Government has grossly neglected the citizens of Surrey. First they cancelled the Tech BC University. They did nothing to improve the level of care at Surrey Memorial Hospital until they were pressured by NDP Official Opposition raising a huge public outcry. Despite the concerns of the RCMP, the City of Surrey and the general public, they continue to refuse to put safety cameras on Pattullo Bridge to slow down traffic and save people's lives.
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