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Dear Community Member —

Happy (Lunar) New Year! As David Eby leads us back into the BC Legislature for the spring legislative session, British Columbians can expect our work to continue building off of the rapid pace of actions that he’s taken already so far in his first 100 days as Premier.

The Homebuyer Protection Period came into effect on Jan 3, 2023, providing a new three-business-day right of rescission for homebuyers. A new $500-million Rental Protection Fund has also been established to help protect affordable rental homes from housing speculators and profiteers.

As part of our broader Health Human Resources Strategy, financial barriers are being removed for internationally educated nurses to become registered to work in BC so that more British Columbians can get access to the health care they deserve. The new payment model for doctors has also come into effect.

Known for its rich wildlife habitat and old-growth forests, the Incomappleux Valley is a large area of rare inland rainforest that will now be protected in a new conservancy as part of our commitment to protecting 30% of the province by 2030.

The decriminalization of people who use drugs in BC took effect on Jan 31. This will help reduce the barriers and stigma that prevent people from accessing life-saving supports and services and is an important part of our fight against the toxic drug crisis.

Eligible parents and caregivers will have already noticed increased payments from the enhanced BC Family Benefit, which provides up to $175 more per child between January to March as part of the Canada Child Benefit.

— Bowinn Ma, MLA
North Vancouver-Lonsdale

Dear Community Member —

Nowruz Moburak! The Persian New Year is upon us and I look forward to it bringing forth new light and a “new day” for all of us following such challenging years.

From fighting climate change to cutting infant/toddler child care fees to 50% by the end of the year, BC Budget 2022 reflects the choices we’re making to build a stronger BC and make life better for people. Visit BC Budget 2022 to learn more about what our government’s budget this year means for you and your family.

BC’s new economic plan has also been released. Rather than being overly focused on metrics that don’t tell the real story of how the economy works for people on the ground, StrongerBC is focused on achieving real outcomes for people and the environment. Visit StrongerBC to learn more about our Clean Growth, Inclusive Growth goals.

Pandemic health restrictions have been further relaxed and masks are now mandated to be worn only in certain settings. Visitation at long-term care facilities has been restored and restrictions on overnight child and youth camps has been lifted. Use of the BC Vaccine Card is currently scheduled to end on April 8.Free rapid COVID-19 antigen testing kits are now available for people 18+ in pharmacies throughout BC. The Novavax (non-mNRA) vaccine is now also available for people aged 18+.

— Bowinn Ma, MLA
North Vancouver-Lonsdale

P.S. As a reminder to all homeowners, Speculation and Vacancy Tax declarations are due March 31.

We believe in our diverse country of Canada the celebration of heritage and multicultural festivities is a significant component of our cultural traditions . Our effort to participate in celebration with people from all cultures assists us in building bridges of understanding among our diverse Canadian population. The occasion of Nowrooz Festivities starts on March  20th, 2022 and goes on for 13days this magnificent time   provides us   a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the unique tradition that we Canadians have embraced, and that is the realization of the importance of the vital links from culture to culture and from generation to generation. Our country, Canada is enriched by the cultures and traditions that have been brought here from distant lands and today we celebrate the Iranian New Year Nowrooz and thereby contributing to a strong and harmonious Canada. .  The occasion of Iranian New Year is called “Nowrooz”.  This means new day or new year’s day. Evidence shows that the celebration of Norouz is over several thousand years old. However, this old festivity becomes younger and younger every year. Nowrooz was founded by the ancient Persian Empire who ruled the area called greater Persia centuries ago. Nowrooz is a National celebration of many ethnicities  and it is not a religious event.  There are many countries which celebrate Norouz. This holiday is celebrated in Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and selected areas of Pakistan, India and China. There are also several former republics of the Soviet Union, Zoroastrians and Ismailis, Kurds from Iraq, Turkey and Syria who celebrate Nowrooz.

Iranian Canadian community with great pleasure extends the warmest greeting to everyone celebrating Nowruz . On this day we wish  peace for the entire world, especially peace for the brave people and the great country of Ukraine. 

Happy 2022 New Year wishes to our dear learners and ICANDO Team Members & their families

Wishing a very Happy New Year to my team members. Just like last year, let us gear up to rock the upcoming year with our efforts and our energies. When we are alone, we are not as effective but when we are together, we are invincible. Cheers to our team and warm wishes to everyone on New Year. We made the last year a wonderful one with all our efforts and hard and smart work and now it is time to have a much better year with all our energies and synergies. Wishing a very blessed and beautiful New Year to all of our dear learners and all ICANDO team members and their families. May you all have a cheerful, wonderful and memorable year ahead,

Best wishes,

Sid Mirhashemy

Remembrance Day  observed to pay tribute to late soldiers of World War. It is observed on 11th November by the commonwealth states to honor all the soldiers. On this day, it is our duty to remember their heroic sacrifice and show gratitude. Truly without their bravery, our freedom would be in question. For this, in this article, we have presented Remembrance day messages that you can use. Check out the following messages and pick one as your preference and send them as greetings. Happy Remembrance Day. Let us make the most of today by counting our blessings and standing proud.

On this Remembrance Day, let us remember all those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Remembrance Day is the day to give back love to those soldiers who loved our nation selflessly. May they always be in our prayers.

Happy Remembrance Day to you all. Let’s maintain a minute of silence and pay respect to the remembrance of our brave soldiers.

Best Wishes,

Sid

Education Technology has changed since I was a kid, but I know the emotions about going back to school are probably very much the same .You can do this! Going back to school is a reason for celebration because it means a new step towards a wonderful future! Today it will be time to open textbooks again and activate the brain! Good luck all throughout the new school year. Some of you might a little sad when Summer is gone, but remember that education is an amazing opportunity. It set the stage for a happy life .I know you will do your best and that is what matters!  A new semester means fresh new textbooks, new teachers, new learning goals and sometimes even new friends.  You will be such an inspiring hard and smart worker in your studies.  I have faith in you! Not too long ago  students had to write using stone tablets using squid ink. When I went to The University of Texas at Austin We had to punch card using FORTRAN or Cobalt computer Language to get answers to our questions ,and the size of our computer center was as large as the size of a football field . Today you can buy a scientific calculator for $5 . same calculator was over $1000 when I was at school . I am confident confident you will succeed with your laptop and smartphone. Real learning means paying attention and staying curious. In this new school year, I wish you inspiration and happiness! When you return to school, remember that you will always have questions about something in the world. It means your brain is still working. This year you will start a brand new grade in school. I know it can feel scary, but I know that you have what it takes to make this year as beautiful and awesome . It has been a fantastic summer. Now that school days have started, I wish you a fantastic new school year! New school supplies are one of the best things about a new school year. Making new friends is even better! Good luck and have fun! Happy new semester .I know that whatever you seek to accomplish, you will. The summer went by so fast! I know it is hard to say goodbye to summer fun, but I know you will have a great school year! I know it can seem the school year lasts a long time, but before you know it, winter break will be here! Good luck! I realize how quickly you are growing up. As you return to school, remember that knowledge is like a lamp, and every new thing you learn makes the light brighter. I wish “Happy new semester to every one of you. Remember If you “CARE” for a goal you will succeeded My slogan for “CARE”

C commitment

A attitude (+)

R responsibility

Enthusiasm

If you have those four for any goal , you will reach to that goal and success.

Best Wishes,

Sid

Canada celebrates woman’s Day with the living memory of blessed and Great Mathematician & Nobel prize winner professor
Maryam Mirzakhani