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RCMP wrap up probe into Gurmant Grewal's political donations, report to be submitted to Crown counsel end of this month for decision on charges
RCMP sources told The VOICE on Wednesday that they have completed their thorough investigation into political donations received by former Conservative M.P. Gurmant Grewal of Surrey.
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Lack of class and decency mar opening of SFU's Surrey campus
The provincial government made such a big deal about the opening of Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus in the Central City area - which was reported in this newspaper last week - but the whole affair was marred by a lack of class and common decency as local MLA Sue Hammell was shamelessly snubbed.
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As Premier opens new SFU campus in Surrey, Tony Bhullar has the last laugh
But Campbell and his cabinet were hell-bent on reductions in education that included closures. The proposals were presented to caucus in August of 2001. Only Tony had the guts to openly and fiercely oppose the proposal to shut down TechBC. The other Surrey Liberal MLAs - Gulzar Cheema, Dave Hayer and Brenda Locke - kept their mouths tightly shut.
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Sheila Copps: It's anybody's guess who's going to win
Former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps told The VOICE Wednesday that "it's anybody's guess right now who's going win (the federal Liberal leadership race), which makes it interesting. It's not sort of all decided in advance and I think there are going to be quite a few surprises."
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Canadian and Indian prime ministers invited for centennial celebrations of Khalsa Diwan Society
This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Khalsa Diwan Society, Vancouver. This Society was formed in 1906, by our pioneers, Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims, in order to fight for justice and fairness for people of Indian heritage living in Canada at that time. Its headquarters at 1866 West Second Avenue (the gurdwara) at that time also became a very important center of activism and patriotism for the pioneers seeking India's independence from the British rule.
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Sikh youth win New Westminster Khalsa Diwan Society election
For the first time Sikh youth will be managing a gurdwara in B.C. The Sikh Youth team won the hard fought New Westminster Khalsa Diwan Society election last Sunday. The society runs Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar in Queensborough.
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Racism against white people in Vancouver City Hall - and Conservative Party dictatorship and hypocrisy
Following this expose, McGregor told the media that only one visible minority member was asked to move to a front-line position and that the other visible minority employees at front-line positions were covering for others during lunch breaks or just watching.
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The first kabaddi stadium in the world outside of India officially opened
Premier Gordon Campbell officially opened the first kabaddi stadium in B.C. last Saturday and gave recognition to the favourite sport of Punjabis.
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'Hardcore' Hardeep ready to rumble at the PNE
Vancouver's very own 'Hardcore' Hardeep Singh will be ready to unleash his martial arts prowess in the Mixed Martial Arts or Ultimate Fights event at the PNE Agrodome on September 29 when this undefeated fighter takes on Adam Laporte of Calgary at the Elite Fighting Championships: The Ultimate Decision.
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Being responsive to the multicultural foundation of B.C. is very important
This government is committed to building the best system of support in Canada for our seniors. Our government knows that seniors and their families need easy access to information on a wide variety of provincial programs and services.
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NEWS ROUND UP
MYSTIC INDIA AT IMAX
PRIDDY SLAMS CONSERVATIVES FOR DETENTION WITHOUT CHARGES
KWANTLEN EAGLES SOCCER RECORD
NDP: INCREASE IN MRI FUNDING NECESSARY
DEEPAK OBHRAI RECEIVES AWARD
KAVI RAZ'S 'GOLDEN BRACELET' AT CALGARY FESTIVAL
AMBO DHALIWAL RECEIVES RIASAT ALI KHAN DIVERSITY AWARD
ISMAILI WALK RAISES MORE THAN $340,000
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR SHAUNA SINGH BALDWIN AT UCFV
TALK SHOW STYLE EVENT FOR PUNJABIS ON DIABETES
GARY DHILLON TRYING FOR CONSERVATIVE NOMINATION
KOMAGATA MARU INCIDENT TUGBOAT UP FOR SALE
DELTA 'CITY WATCH' LAUNCH DRAWS 150 CIVIC WORKERS
B.C. SETS OUT NEXT STEPS FOR OLYMPIC ACCOUNTABILITY
NDP: PREMIER HIDING TRUE COSTS OF OLYMPICS
PROVINCE WINS SUIT AGAINST FOREIGN TOBACCO COMPANIES
ICBC: PROJECT NO FREE RIDE FOR AUTO THIEVES
RBC TO GIVE SURREY HOSPITAL BIG BUCKS
SES: POLITICAL IMPACT OF FOREIGN POLICY
NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO TAKE IT EASY
B.C. UNIVERSITY TUITION RANKS AMONG CANADA'S LOWEST
VANCOUVER: IDLING BYLAW EDUCATION & ENFORCEMENT
NOMINATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
PROVINCE SALUTES BIG BROTHER AND SISTER VOLUNTEERS
JOB FAIRS LINK JOB SEEKERS WITH EMPLOYERS
MORE HOMELESS OUTREACH IN NEW WESTMINSTER, MAPLE RIDGE
BCBEDLINE MARKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
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When you are asked questions that are off-limits
When faced with illegal questions, choosing from the number of ways to respond is complicated by your desire to obtain employment. You have every right to refuse to answer the question and to point out its illegality, but such a response may take you out of the running, especially if it was asked out of curiousity. However, depending on the nature of the question, you may think twice about accepting employment at that organization.
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VOICE - ONE YEAR AGO
(This is from The VOICE of September 17, 2005)
 
 

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