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I reflect upon the prime value placed on marriage in our society in general and our community in particular. I watch and listen to the news about young South Asian women losing their lives as a result of their marriages going terribly wrong. Although such cases are a very small minority compared to the thousands of South Asian families who live a fairly normal and healthy life, the loss of even one woman's life is one too many.
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People of Indian origin living in the Lower Mainland this week spoke out boldly about the disappointment and disillusionment experienced by them at the hands of the Indian Consulate General staff in Vancouver. Those who desire to acquaint their children with the Indian culture and heritage by visiting India feel dejected after they visit the Consulate General office. This office represents India and there is still a lot that needs to be improved here.
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#1. BEAR CREEK PARK ATTEMPTED ROBBERY: YOUTHS NABBED
#2. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
#3. CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION VISA OFFICIALS IGNORANT OF MULTICULTURALISM?
#4. AIR INDIA INQUIRY: WOMAN WHO IS 'SCARED' OF BAGRI?
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#1. NEGATIVE NEWS LEADS TO RACIAL ATTACKS
#2. MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS DESERVE A RAISE
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The following piece was sent to the VOICE by the Multi-Language Extension Services Unit of Service Canada to especially help those in the farming sector to apply for Employment Insurance as the farming season comes to an end:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this week announced a new security screening procedure that will apply to all religious head coverings at U.S. airports. The new procedures will go into effect on October 27. The new procedures, designed to detect non-metallic objects, do not allow a TSA screener to touch a Sikh's turban without cause unless the Sikh traveler gives the screener permission to do so.
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This year, Premier Gordon Campbell has proclaimed October as Small Business Month in British Columbia to recognize and celebrate the significant contribution small businesses make to our growing economy and to acknowledge the achievements of small business in all regions of British Columbia.
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#1. CANADA CONDEMNS BOMB ATTACK IN PAKISTAN
#2. KHALSA CREDIT UNION PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
#3. CBSA NOT DEPORTING LAIBAR SINGH ON OCTOBER 22
#4. PICS CELEBRATES EID WITH MUSLIM COMMUNITY
#5. NDP: LIBERALS FAIL TO PROTECT SURREY SENIORS
#6. HAMMELL'S PAY DONATION HELPS WORKING HOMELESS
#7. SFU JOINS WITH SURREY TO CELEBRATE SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE
#8. CHOUHAN DONATES MLA PAY HIKE TO SENIORS, HOMELESS
#9. ALDERGROVE LIBRARY HOLDS MULTICULTURAL DIWALI CELEBRATION
#10. STEPHANE DION MARKS CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP WEEK
#11. HAYER CHALLENGES NDP MLA'S TO REJECT JAMES' POSITION ON BRIDGE
#12. LIBERALS WON'T TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION UNTIL 2013
#13. SOUTH ASIANS WANTED IN HOUSE RENTAL FRAUD
#14. DRIVE-BY PAINTBALL SHOOTINGS BY CAUCASIAN AND SOUTH ASIAN SUSPECTS
#15. VANCOUVER PURSE SNATCHER AN INDO-CANADIAN
#16. SURREY STUDENT CAUGHT WITH HANDGUN IN SCHOOL
#17. VANCOUVER CITY OFFERS ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO DEAL WITH GARBAGE
#18. SPIRITUAL GURU SRI CHINMOY PASSES AWAY
#19. AUTO THEFT CAMPIGN NAILS MORE FEMALES THAN MALES
#20. NINA GREWAL TALKS UP THRONE SPEECH'S FIVE-POINT AGENDA FOR CANADA
#21. LIBERALS: 'WE WILL MAKE PARLIAMENT WORK FOR CANADIANS'
#22. THRONE SPEECH TAKES CANADA IN WRONG DIRECTION
#23. NDP DECRIES HARPER DELAY IN JUSTICE BILLS
#24. HALLOWEEN: HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE
#25. SURREY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BATTLE FOR BLOOD
#26. GET YOUR FLU SHOT, GUYS!
#27. B.C. TUITION FEES REMAIN ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE
#28. LIBERALS: CONSERVATIVES NEGLIGENCE CAUSES RECORD WAIT TIMES
#29. HARPER HAILS ARRIVAL OF ELECTED SENATOR BERT BROWN
#30. TSAWWASSEN FINAL AGREEMENT INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
#31. LANDMARK TSAWWASSEN TREATY LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
#32. MILLION STEPS MARCH DEMONSTRATES NEED FOR QUALITY CHILDCARE
#33. GRADE 2 STUDENTS TO BECOME "ENERGY DETECTIVES"
#34. GOVERNMENT FUNDS EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH
#35. BC PUBLIC SERVICE NAMED ONE OF B.C.'S TOP EMPLOYERS
#36. LIBERALS: RIGHTWING CONSERVATIVE APPOINTMENTS IN JUDICIARY
#37. NATIONAL HOMICIDE RATE DROPPED 10 PER CENT LAST YEAR
#38. SMALLER INCREASE IN UNIVERSITY TUITION FEES THIS YEAR
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