Pavan Purewal

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[Chief Constable Steve Rai @VPDChiefRai]

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Toronto Police Constable Mark Pinizzotto, who was tragically killed in the line of duty today. For 18 years, Constable Pinizzotto served his community with dedication, courage, and selflessness. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his legacy will live on in the lives he touched and the community he served.

#NeverForget #EOW

[Pavan Purewal @PavanPurewal_]

Hi @VancityReynolds @Sethrogen! Can you please buy and save the @WhitecapsFC? Thx 🫶🏼🙏🏽

[Daily Hive Vancouver @DailyHiveVan]

Busy London Drugs in Vancouver closing after 40 years and people are devastated 😭
https://t.co/XP5a3ewJrN

[Robert De Niro @R0BERTDENlR0]

Me and the bestie…

[Vancouver Police Foundation @VanPoliceFnd]

Congratulations, Chief Constable Rai! 👏

The VPF proudly joins in congratulating Chief Constable Steve Rai on his formal swearing-in as the 32nd Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department which took place on Monday October 6th.

➡️ Read more: https://t.co/2C7zjESEZn

[Chief Constable Steve Rai @VPDChiefRai]

On October, 9, 1922, #VPD Constable Robert McBeath, V.C., was walking the beat with his partner, Detective R. Quirk. In an altercation after stopping an erratic driver, both officers were shot. Detective Quirk was seriously injured, and Constable McBeath died of his injuries.

Before he joined the VPD, Constable McBeath’s heroism in WWI earned him the Victoria Cross.

Learn more: https://t.co/pwVqxuWxPK

#NeverForget #EOW

[CityNews Vancouver @CityNewsVAN]

#BREAKINGNEWS: The SPS says it is investigating reports of shots being fired on Monday shortly before 4 p.m. https://t.co/L2CJnxI4lK

[Formula 1 @F1]

"Grief is the last act of love, and I'm definitely feeling that" 💔🐾

#F1 #SingaporeGP

[James Vowles @JV_F1]

Keep fighting Roscoe. Thinking of you Lewis 🙏💙

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

Thanks so much for the love and support. Please keep Roscoe in your thoughts and prayers

[Media Relations for Metro Vancouver Transit Police @MVTP_Media]

#MediaRelease: @TransitPoliceBC have arrested three individuals in connection with an alleged organized theft ring after a search warrant revealed stolen high-end goods with an estimated retail value of $203,800.

https://t.co/3rCZYlMMJz

[Terry Yung @terryyungyvr]

Strong results from @transitpolicebc in Burnaby: multiple arrests, $200K+ in stolen luxury goods & cash seized. Backed by provincial C-STEP funding, this crackdown on organized retail theft shows how we’re working with police to keep communities safe across B.C.

https://t.co/ptSH0fKueH

[Chief Constable Steve Rai @VPDChiefRai]

The Victoria Police Change of Command Ceremony today was both a celebration and a farewell. Chief Constable Del Manak was honoured, as he retired after 35 years of dedicated service, including more than nine years as Victoria PD’s first visible minority Chief. He will be remembered for leading with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to his officers and the community he served.

Chief Constable Fiona Wilson was also sworn in, making history as Victoria PD’s first female Chief. With 26 years of diverse experience at @VancouverPD, she brings leadership and a passion for community safety as she guides the organization into its next chapter.

@ChiefManak @FionaWilsonVPD

Photo:@vicpdcanada

[Vancouver Police @VancouverPD]

Thank you to @darpanmagazine for featuring @VPDChiefRai in this month’s issue. The profile offers insight into his personal journey, professional background, and his vision for the future of the #VPD.

[Vancouver Police @VancouverPD]

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Celebration of Light a safe and successful event! Huge thanks to the spectators for your patience and cooperation, and to all our #VPD officers, staff, volunteers, and partner agencies for their hard work.

#CelebOfLight

[Chief Constable Steve Rai @VPDChiefRai]

Harry Hayward Symes took leave from the VPD to join the armed forces in #WWI in 1914. In July 1916, a shell burst near him, knocking him unconscious. He never recovered his strength and suffered from “shell shock,” known today as PTSD. He was discharged in March 1918 and resigned from the VPD the following year. He died from Bright’s disease, also known as Trench Nephritis, on July 25, 1920.

Read his story: https://t.co/ba27pCEohh

#NeverForget #EOW

[Vancouver Police @VancouverPD]

It’s not uncommon for children to be briefly separated from their parents at the Celebration of Light. It’s a good idea to have a plan in place in case it happens to your family.

➡️For younger kids, write your phone number on a piece of paper and put it in their pocket. Before you arrive, take a photo of how they look today.
➡️Point out the police officers in their bright yellow safety vests and encourage children to approach them if they are lost.
➡️If your kids are older, choose a central meeting place to go if you are separated.
➡️If you are unable to locate your child, alert one of our officers or call 911.

[Stefan Moore ★ @2StefanMoore]

A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:

“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.

At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.

But cancer doesn’t care about plans.

Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.

I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.

Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.

Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.

Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.

Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.

Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.

Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.

Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.

And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.

Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.

And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”

Holly 🩷

Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️

[The Associated Press @AP]

Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathoner, died at 114 after being hit by a car in his Punjab village. Known as the “Turbaned Tornado,” he rose to fame at 89 by smashing records at the London Marathon and inspiring runners worldwide.

[guyfelicella🇨🇦🍁 @guyfelicella]

To all you beautiful Canadians who buy local products. 👊🏼

Purdys says the buy 🇨🇦 movement has generated so much demand for its products that it has decided to sell them outside their own stores for the first time in it 118-year-old history! https://t.co/z1uYDEM4Uj