VANCOUVER POLICE CHIEF CONSTABLE JIM CHU REACHES OUT TO THE COMMUNITY: VERY PROUD OF SOME 50 INDO-CANADIAN POLICE OFFICERS
In an extensive interview with The VOICE on Tuesday, Chu pointed out that a couple of very senior officers in the VPD were South Asians, including his own Executive Officer, Inspector Steve Rai. He called Inspector Jas Ram, a patrol commander, "a very cerebral guy." Ram has a Master's degree in psychology and teaches management in his off-duty hours. [Full Story]

VANCOUVER POLICE CHIEF JIM CHU: GANG VIOLENCE IN THE STREETS IS A PRIORITY RIGHT NOW
Vancouver Police Chief Constable Jim Chu and notorious Indo-Canadian gangster Bindy Johal, who was murdered in a downtown nightclub in 1998, have one thing in common: they both attended Charles Tupper secondary. [Full Story]

VANCOUVER POLICE INSPECTOR STEVE RAI, EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO CHIEF CONSTABLE, IS A PICTURE OF SUCCESS
He was born in a small town near Moga in Punjab, India, and his family immigrated to Canada when he was just five years old. He attended Kitsilano high school in Vancouver and subsequently attended Capilano College and UBC. [Full Story]

SOLICITOR GENERAL JOHN LES TELLS RADIO RED FM'S HARJINDER THIND: I AM NOT OPPOSED TO METRO POLICE MODEL
Solicitor General John Les told Radio Red FM's News Director and popular talk show host Harjinder Thind this week that he's not opposed to a regional police force and that he's quite willing to discuss that with West Vancouver Police Chief Kash Heed. [Full Story]

STILL WAITING FOR JUSTICE: WOMAN WHO WAS BEATEN UP COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BY TASER
Rupinder Kaur Pandher, a Surrey mother and businesswoman, who was brutally punched by a Surrey RCMP male officer in her own home and THREATENED WITH A TASER and a strip search last January is still waiting for an RCMP inquiry. [Full Story]

LANGARA COLLEGE SHOWCASES THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF INDIAN CULTURE WITH A TOUCH OF CHAI
This week marks "International Week" which involves showcasing the significant contribution that international education makes in preparing Canadians for the global world and in supporting our country's efforts to engage effectively on the international stage. Canada is joining over 85 countries around the globe to celebrate international education during the week of November 12-16. [Full Story]

ER FRONT ENTRANCE NAMED GURU NANAK EMERGENCY SERVICES
Premier Gordon Campbell joined representatives from Fraser Health and Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation on Thursday to unveil plans for the Guru Nanak Emergency Services Front Entrance, which will be the main entryway to the new emergency centre. [Full Story]

REMEMBERING THE TRUTH ABOUT TARA SINGH HAYER
Once again you will have Surrey MLA Dave Hayer trying to take full political advantage of his journalist father Tara Singh Hayer's November 18, 1998 horrific and cowardly murder. [Full Story]

CANADIAN BHANGRA AND GIDHA TEAMS WIN FIRST PLACE AT CHICAGO COMPETITION
"Rooh Punjab Di" Bhangra dance team from Toronto, Canada, a highly traditional team with a superb live performance won the championship first place trophy and $3,500 cash award. The second place trophy with a cash award of $1,500 was won by "Kohinoor Bhangra Group," also from Toronto. A young, energetic, and creative "Bull Dawg Da Raj" team from University of Georgia at Athens won the 3rd position trophy and $1000 cash. [Full Story]

YOUR TURN
#1. METRO POLICE FORCE NEEDS SERIOUS CONSIDERATION
#2. MUSHARRAF, RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION [Full Story]

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness Action Week is a time to recognize the dedication and hard work of the many British Columbians who are committed to helping others. It also emphasizes the commitment those people and the Province have to breaking the cycle of homelessness. [Full Story]