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Indo-Canadian Voice KidsPlay summer camps bring free opportunities to more than 400 youth across Fraser Valley posted by: Rattan Mall Surrey and Abbotsford: As families across the Fraser Valley continue to navigate rising costs and challenging economic times, the KidsPlay Foundation has once again stepped forward to ensure that every child has access to meaningful summer experiences, regardless of…
Indo-Canadian Voice Unregulated drug toxicity claims 138 lives in June; BC Greens slam Health Minister Kahlon posted by: Rattan Mall ACCORDING to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, there were 138 deaths due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in British Columbia in June, equating to approximately 4.6 deaths a day, according to BC Coroners Service. In the first six months of…
Indo-Canadian Voice Fraser Health teams participated in more projects, secured more external funding than ever before posted by: Rattan Mall LAST fiscal year, Fraser Health researchers, clinicians and teams supported 466 active research projects, 138 active clinical trials and 170 Fraser Health-authored publications and secured $9.7 million in new external research funding. Among the highlights,…
Indo-Canadian Voice OIPC evaluating removal of public access to BC Government Directory posted by: Rattan Mall INFORMATION and Privacy Commissioner Michael Harvey has confirmed that his office is examining the cybersecurity risks and loss of transparency associated with the removal of public access to the BC Government Directory, which provided access to public body and employee contact…
Indo-Canadian Voice Prithi Paul receives Human Development Award by Chetna Association of Canada posted by: Rattan Mall CHETNA Association of Canada awarded the Human Development Award to Prithi Paul on India’s 80th Independence Day celebration. The award was presented by Energy Minister Adrian Dix and Parliamentary Secretary Sunita Dhir. Present for the award ceremony were Bill Basra, Harmesh…
Indo-Canadian Voice LMC BC Blasters grand award ceremony in Surrey posted by: Rattan Mall IN only four years, the cricket programming by Inclusive Canada Foundation (ICF) has generated more than 1,700 registrations in British Columbia, while expanding from adult recreational cricket into youth and U17 programming, university and college cricket, newcomer and refugee initiatives, and Last Woman…
Indo-Canadian Voice Maple Ridge RCMP investigating mischief in Golden Ears Provincial Park posted by: Rattan Mall MAPLE Ridge RCMP on Tuesday confirmed that officers are investigating a report of mischief in Golden Ears Provincial Park. On August 17, Maple Ridge RCMP frontline officers received a report from the public regarding graffiti made by an unknown male at Lower Falls trail in the park.…
Indo-Canadian Voice Arrest made after teen shot with a BB gun posted by: Rattan Mall VANCOUVER Police have made an arrest after a teenager was shot in the neck with a BB gun Monday night. The victim was approached by several unknown suspects around 9:45 p.m. near Point Grey Secondary School. The group left the area and then returned, and one youth allegedly shot the victim. Police located and…
Indo-Canadian Voice Man arrested and charged in Monday’s shooting in Langley posted by: Rattan Mall ON Monday, August 24 at approximately 7:24 p.m., Langley RCMP responded to reports of a shooting in the 26900-block of 26A Avenue in Langley. First responders from Langley RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services, and the Township of Langley Fire Department attended the scene and located one individual…
Indo-Canadian Voice Surrey Police appeal for witnesses in Whalley assault investigation posted by: Rattan Mall SURREY Police Service (SPS) is appealing to the public for assistance to help identify two suspects in an alleged assault that occurred outside a Whalley business. On July 16, at approximately 11:33 p.m., SPS frontline officers responded to a report of an assault outside a business in the…
Indo-Canadian Voice Whitecaps FC 5 – FC Dallas 0: ‘Caps move back into first place in Western Conference posted by: Rattan Mall VANCOUVER, BC – BC Place was rocking on Saturday evening as Vancouver Whitecaps put five past FC Dallas in a dominant 5-0 win, perching themselves back atop the Western Conference. The ‘Caps had an electric start to the match, charging right at FC Dallas from the first…
Indo-Canadian Voice Surrey Mayor Locke stands firmly with Caney and Team Canada posted by: Rattan Mall SURREY Mayor Brenda Locke said in a statement on Saturday: “Surrey stands firmly with the Prime Minister [Mark Carney] and Team Canada in response to the latest developments in the Canada-U.S. trade relationship. “The Prime Minister was right to reject an unfair agreement that would have harmed…
Indo-Canadian Voice Abbotsford-Mission MLA Gasper to step down for BC Conservative Leader Findlay posted by: Rattan Mall DEPUTY Whip and MLA Reann Gasper has informed the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of B.C of her decision to step down as MLA for Abbotsford-Mission, creating an opportunity for B.C. Conservative Party Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to seek the seat in a forthcoming by-election.…
Indo-Canadian Voice Female driver arrested after striking three vehicles in Abbotsford posted by: Rattan Mall AT approximately 10:41 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, Abbotsford Police Department patrol officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 1 at the Brander Road rest area in the eastbound lanes. Upon arrival, officers located several heavily damaged vehicles. The collision…
Indo-Canadian Voice Carney informs First Ministers about next steps to protect Canadian interests posted by: Rattan Mall PRIME Minister Mark Carney on Saturday met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States and outlined the next steps to protect Canadian interests, including dollar for dollar counter-tariffs that will…
Indo-Canadian Voice ONTARIO: Peel Police seize illegal firearm during traffic stop, arrest three South Asians posted by: Rattan Mall ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police officers from 21 Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) seized an illegal firearm during a traffic stop in Brampton, bringing the number of illegal firearms seized by Peel Regional Police this year to 112. On Monday, August 10,…
Indo-Canadian Voice Trade negotiations with U.S. suspended posted by: Rattan Mall PRIME Minister Mark Carney said in a statement on Friday night: “In recent weeks, we made important progress toward improving Canada’s position as having the best deal in the world with the U.S. “However, that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians. As a result, this evening, I have decided…
Indo-Canadian Voice B.C. extends state of provincial emergency until August 29 posted by: Rattan Mall GOVERNMENT announced on Friday that it has extended the state of provincial emergency for a further seven days, until Saturday, August 29 in response to the ongoing risk of wildfires in many parts of British Columbia. The extension follows advice from emergency-management officials and ensures the…
Indo-Canadian Voice Teachers call for thoughtful approach to AI in schools posted by: Rattan Mall AS the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in schools, teachers are calling for a thoughtful, cautious approach that keeps student safety at the centre of decision-making. Results from the BC Teachers’ Federation’s 2026 annual membership survey show teachers hold both hopes and…
Indo-Canadian Voice Man charged in Chinatown bakery break-in posted by: Rattan Mall A 24-year-old man is facing a break-and-enter charge after suspicious activity was reported at a bakery on Thursday morning. A neighbour across the street contacted police after noticing a man on the roof of the business. When officers arrived, they observed the man trying to flee while carrying an item believed to…
Indo-Canadian Voice Assault charge following random stranger attack in East Vancouver posted by: Rattan Mall A man has been charged after allegedly punching a stranger in the face on Thursday. At approximately 1:30 p.m., a woman was walking near Hastings Street and Clark Drive when she was suddenly confronted by a man who allegedly punched her in the face, causing a cut beneath her eye. With help…
Indo-Canadian Voice Shooting suspect Ronin Tajali turns himself in to Burnaby RCMP posted by: Rattan Mall THE suspect in a December 2025 shooting that left a victim hospitalized, Ronin Tajali, has turned himself into authorities. On Friday, December 19, 2025, Burnaby RCMP received a report that someone was shot near Phillips Avenue and Woodbrook Place, in North Burnaby. When frontline officers…
Indo-Canadian Voice Two men stabbed at Edmonton’s Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple; one man arrested (update) posted by: Rattan Mall EDMONTON Police on Friday said they have arrested a 27-year-old man following a stabbing at the Nanaksar Sikh Gurdwara [Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple] early in the morning. Police received reports at 4:49 a.m. of a male walking in traffic on Highway 15 near…
Indo-Canadian Voice Suspect arrested in New Brunswick following serious crime investigation in Langley posted by: Rattan Mall ON March 13 at approximately 2:21 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of an unknown man inside a residence located in the Aldergrove area of Langley. It is alleged that the victim confronted the suspect and was assaulted during a brief struggle. Through conventional…
Indo-Canadian Voice Coquitlam RCMP seek witnesses, video footage of August 18 collision posted by: Rattan Mall COQUITLAM RCMP are seeking witnesses and video footage following a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Lougheed Highway at Colony Farm Road, Coquitlam, on Tuesday, August 18. On August 18, shortly before 11:30 a.m., Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on…
Indo-Canadian Voice Drowning at Entrance Bay in Cultus Lake posted by: Rattan Mall ON Thursday, August 20 at approximately 1:12 p.m., Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a missing person last seen in the waters of Cultus Lake near Entrance Bay. The individual, an adult man, had been on an inflatable boat prior to going missing. Officers responded immediately, along with other first responder…
Indo-Canadian Voice Home sales expected to rise in 2027, says BCREA posted by: Rattan Mall THE British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2026 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update on Thursday. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) residential sales in BC are forecast to fall 1.2 per cent to 69,325 units this year. In 2027, MLS residential sales are forecast to move higher, rising 7.5…
Indo-Canadian Voice British Columbia Fisheries Fund (BCFF) with joint Canada-BC investment of $106.5M posted by: Rattan Mall JOANNE Thompson, federal Minister of Fisheries, Randene Neill, B.C. Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and Minister Responsible for Fisheries, and Lana Popham, B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Food, on Thursday announced the British Columbia Fisheries Fund…
Indo-Canadian Voice Loaded 9mm handgun seized in Surrey by Transit Police posted by: Rattan Mall A 31-year-old man remains in custody after an arrest in Surrey by Metro Vancouver Transit Police led to the discovery of a loaded firearm. On Monday, August 13, just after 5 p.m., members of the Transit Police Crime Suppression Team were on patrol in the area around Surrey Central Station. The officers…
Indo-Canadian Voice Man charged after Vancouver homeowner confronts a break-and-enter suspect posted by: Rattan Mall A 40-year-old man has been charged after a residential break-in on Wednesday night. Police were called to Grant Street and Victoria Drive when a resident discovered a man inside her home. The victim was on the second floor and when she went downstairs, she came face-to-face with the…
Indo-Canadian Voice Highway 99 northbound overnight closures planned in Delta posted by: Rattan Mall DRIVERS are advised to expect overnight delays on Highway 99 in Delta on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22 as crews install the remaining bridge girders for the 78th Street Overpass, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced on Thursday. Work will require overnight northbound…
Indo-Canadian Voice Whitecaps FC 0 – Houston Dynamo FC 1: ‘Caps return to BC Place on Saturday for playoff rematch against FC Dallas posted by: Rattan Mall VANCOUVER, BC – It was a frustrating evening at BC Place on Wednesday, as Vancouver Whitecaps FC fell 1-0 to a highly defensive and resolute Houston Dynamo FC. Whitecaps FC nearly began the night with a bang, as Andrés Cubas lasered a shot from…
Indo-Canadian Voice 4th Annual Back-to-School Event a resounding success posted by: Rattan Mall ON August 18, families from across the Lower Mainland gathered at Riverside Palace Banquet Hall for the 4th Annual Back-to-School Event, a community-driven initiative dedicated to helping children start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed. This year, 60 children and their…
Indo-Canadian Voice Premier David Eby: “We are hopeful about the possibility of an agreement” posted by: Rattan Mall PREMIER David Eby on Wednesday night said in a statement about trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.: “This afternoon, the federal government briefed provinces and territories on negotiations with the United States. “B.C. stands with Team Canada. “While no agreement will…
Indo-Canadian Voice BC Hydro’s $200-million investment will add capacity for 15,000 more Burnaby homes, businesses posted by: Rattan Mall CRITICAL upgrades to BC Hydro’s Newell Substation will add capacity to serve approximately 15,000 more customers, supporting new housing, business growth and electrification in Burnaby. BC Hydro is investing $200 million to modernize and expand the Newell…
Indo-Canadian Voice Charges laid against man following two Langley RCMP investigations posted by: Rattan Mall ON August 12, shortly before midnight, Langley RCMP responded to a report from a resident in the Willoughby area after the resident observed an unknown man in their backyard. Officers attended the area and located a suspect. Michael Wayne Carpenter was arrested and later charged with…
Indo-Canadian Voice Burnaby woman pleads guilty in New Westminster break-and-enters posted by: Rattan Mall IN January, the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit investigated multiple break-and-enters in the city. That same month a search warrant was executed at a home in Burnaby and a suspect was arrested. In February, 16 charges were approved against 38-year-old Lindsay Ellis of…
