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VOL 23 - ISSUE 35
www.theasianstar.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
Many many promises by political parties for BC The British Columbia’s New Democrats released the party’s platform Thursday days after the Greens unveiled a plan for government ahead of the election on Oct. 19. NDP Leader David Eby made perhaps the biggest promises in the fall campaign before it even began, promising that a re-elected NDP government would open involuntary-care facilities for those with overlapping addictions, mental illness, and brain injuries. Eby also promised that the NDP would scrap B.C.’s long-standing carbon tax if the federal government dropped its requirement for the tax, and would instead shift the burden to “big polluters.” On the campaign trail, Eby has promised that the NDP will exempt $10,000 of individual income from taxes every year, which translates to an annual tax reduction of
about $1,000 for most households and $500 for individuals. Housing remains a central issue for the NDP, which vows to expand the existing speculation tax and prioritize building homes on public land, while also promising to eliminate no-pet clauses in purpose-built rentals. The NDP has promises to complete the SkyTrain line to Langley as well as move toward SkyTrain or light rail to the North Shore of Metro Vancouver. Free transit for seniors during off-peak hours is also pledged. BC Conservatives One of BC Conservatives Leader John Rustad’s first announcements in the campaign was the “Rustad Rebate,” a plan to exempt $3,000 a month of rent or mortgage interest costs from income taxes, beginning with $1,500 monthly in the 2026 budget. Continued on Page 6...
Indian-origin man linked with Hezbollah pager blasts Rinson Jose, an Indian-origin man, who has been linked to the Hezbollah pager blasts in Lebanon, has been reported missing since the detonations. An international arrest warrant was also issued by the Norwegian authorities against him. Jose, who is reportedly from Kerala's Wayanad, was purportedly behind the sale of the communication devices used by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
The man has been reported missing since the blasts that killed over 30 people in Lebanon prompting security forces to issue an international arrest warrant against him, Norwegian police said on Thursday. Here are key points on Indianorigin man involved in Hezbollah pager blasts: Continued on Page 7...
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Jinny Sims talks to The Asian Star
By: Harvinder Sandhu Jinny Sims, the incumbent MLA for Surrey-Panorama in the provincial NDP government, is campaigning to retain her seat. "I have this motto: we've done a lot, but there is much more to do," she emphasizes. Continued on Page 10...
Jagrup Brar talks about Surrey's progress By: Harvinder Sandhu Jagrup Brar, the incumbent MLA candidate for SurreyFleetwood, is focused on the new SkyTrain project connecting Langley to Surrey and Vancouver. The Asian Star sought his insights on the SkyTrain's progress and its impact on housing along Fraser Highway. Continued on Page 10...
SABA donates $20,000 to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation
SABA has donated $20,000 to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF). The funds were received by the CEO of RCHF. Jeff Norris at a special ceremony hosted by SABA under the guidance of new SABA president, Lakhvinder Gill, Vice President Puneet Sandhar, directors and the new executive team. SABA thanked its directors who attended the luncheon ceremony as well as Kuldip’s Gill for his past services.
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