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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
Extortion cases in Surrey slowing down after spiking earlier this year
The story behind the deportation of a 'Ruffian'
Surrey police say the release of images of extortion suspects could be contributing to a decline in cases in recent weeks. In January, B.C.’s second-most-populous city had 10 extortion-related shootings. In February, there was only one. Continued on Page 10...
Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu was flagged by Canadian immigration officials as a member of a violent Surrey-based criminal gang of international students called The Ruffians in 2020. But he wasn't deported until last month. According to documents obtained, police claim the 26-year-old spent the intervening years engaged in a "high-risk lifestyle" involving "firearms, fraud, stolen vehicles, flight from police and drive-by shooting incidents." He travelled from B.C. to Ontario to Edmonton, wracking up run-ins with police at every stop. Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) documents link him to suspects in a recent wave of extortions, including a man
India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties India and Canada on Monday agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting ties after two years of strained relationship.
Speaking after talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two countries would soon finalize a “comprehensive economic partnership” which is expected to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. India and Canada began advancing negotiations on a long-pending trade agreement last year, as Carney moved to re-engage with New Delhi, restore diplomatic channels and stabilize ties between the two countries. Carney said the two sides were aiming to conclude the deal by the end of the year. Continued on Page 10...
linked to a series of shootings at a Surrey cafe. In a memo written last November, a Canada Border Services Agency officer described the catch-and-release cycle that saw Sandhu
move in and out of custody as he awaited the outcome of the long process that ultimately resulted in his deportation to India last month. Continued on Page 10...
Celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival brings its array of colours to India
morning to discuss such a proposal among allied militaries and the Canadian Armed Forces would present a recommendation to the government. “The Gulf states must also indicate what they need,” Carignan said in French. Continued on Page 9...
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Millions of people are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, in India and across the world. The spring festival, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, also marks the end of winter. Continued on Page 10...