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Murders of Manjit Panghali and her unborn kid stuns and sickens community
The community is reeling from Thursday's confirmation by Delta Police that the charred remains found on Delta Port Way in south Delta on Monday (October 23) were those of 30-year-old Surrey teacher Manjit Panghali went missing last week on Wednesday (October 18). She was four months pregnant with her second child.
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One year later, still no closure on the tragic July 2005 deaths of Bains and Thandi
It's been a year since the two violent attacks on Mewa Singh Bains and Shingara Singh Thandi in July of 2005 by two young offenders in Surrey's Bear Creek Park occurred. The case is coming to its final stages in the prosecution of the two youths accused (13 and 15 at the time) who have pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder of Thandi, 76, and the aggravated assault and robbery of Bains, 84, who died two months after the attack.
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Delta Police Department is one very competent police force
At Thursday's press conference some media members wondered whether a municipal police force like the Delta Police Department would have the resources to handle the Panghali murder case.
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Panghali case evokes memories of grisly 1993 Pizza King murder
The macabre discovery of the charred remains of Manjit Panghali, who was four months pregnant, have evoked memories of the horrendous August 4, 1993 Pizza King crime in which Surrey RCMP found what they believe to be the charred remains of Bikker Singh Sangha, 64, in the oven of the restaurant that used to be located at 12012-88th Avenue in Newton.
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Violence against women is STILL a HUGE problem in our community
Although police are tight-lipped about any possible suspects in the horrific murder of Surrey school teacher Manjit Panghali, emotional discussions in the Indo-Canadian community for the past week have been centering around violence against women.
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Coroner's inquest into death of Gurmit Singh Sundhu
The British Columbia Coroners Service will conduct a Coroner's inquest into the death of Gurmit Singh Sundhu. Sundhu became unresponsive while being taken into custody by Surrey RCMP on June 30, 2005. A Taser was used by police during this incident. Sundhu was taken by ambulance to Surrey Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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YOUR TURN
I am writing to express my disappointment in the Oil and Gas Job Fair organized by Mr. Dave Hayer along with the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources on October 25.
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BC's economic growth should not be limited to a few
Being an immigrant to Canada allows me to understand the hidden hostilities that are sometimes directed at minorities. And while this country, and more specifically British Columbia, has shown me and my family great hospitality and opportunity, there are still examples of prejudice that bubble beneath the surface.
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper celebrates Diwali on Parliament Hill
Prime Minister Stephen Harper attended the 7th annual Diwali celebration on Parliament Hill that was organized by Deepak Obhrai, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Parliament Hill on Monday evening.
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Newton Elementary's Gateway to India
On October 17, Newton Elementary had a successful Diwali celebration called "Gateway To India." This program was put together by Newton Elementary's Multicultural Committee at Newton Elementary.
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Public education helps fights crystal meth use
Crystal methamphetamine production and use is a serious and growing problem in British Columbia that can affect us all. Did you know that chemicals and fumes produced in a meth lab pose a risk of fire and explosions, and can expose neighbours to dangerous toxins, fumes and hazardous by-products?
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NEWS ROUND UP
MALCOLM PARRY HITS 70 - AND IS STILL GOING STRONG!
HOCKEY STAR TEAMS UP WITH SOUTH ASIAN CHARITY
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
DST WARNING: TRAFFIC-RELATED DEATHS INCREASE
CANADIAN FARMWORKERS UNION ORGANIZING PROTEST
CANADA WELCOMES GLOBAL CENTRE FOR PLURALISM
MLA GENTNER CELEBRATES DIWALI IN NORTH DELTA
EMERSON HOSTS CANADA-INDIA BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
DHALIWAL SUPPORTS BILL TO RESTRICT REPLACEMENT WORKERS
NEW B.C. VIRTUAL SCHOOL, LEARNNOW BC
LIBERALS: CONSERVATIVES MUZZLING OFFICIALS
KWANTLEN MEN'S SOCCER TEAM QUALIFY FOR BCCAA PROVINCIALS
BAINS WANTS TO SEE FULL 2010 BUSINESS PLAN
CELEBRATING CANADA'S CITIZENSHIP WEEK
MAILING OF INERT OR REPLICA MUNITIONS NOW ILLEGAL
KIDS 'N' CRIME REPORT WANTS EARLY PREVENTION
BOARD ISSUES 'REPORT ON CRIME' UPDATE
STOCKWELL DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT SECURITY FORUM
NO SUPPORT FOR $287 MILLION IN EXPECTED REVENUE
CANADA POST'S 2006 HOLIDAY STAMPS
LIBERALS SLAM CONSERVATIVES ON AFGHANISTAN
'CONSERVATIVES' ENVIRONMENT POLICY ALL SMOG & MIRRORS'
CANADIAN POPULATION IS AGEING
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VOICE - ONE YEAR AGO
(This is from The VOICE of October 29, 2005)
 
 

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