In Australia, the shift is to take into account the growing difference between maps (and the coordinate reference system they're based on) and the system used by satellite positioning (GPS). It's a fact that the world is constantly shifting on tectonic plates, but maps (and their users) like fixed coordinates that don't change. Before GPS, this was simple to achieve as most positioning and mapping was created from fixed ground points in a coordinate reference system tuned to a particular country. In Great Britain our fixed points included the very familiar trig pillars and we have a mapping coordinate reference system called OSGB36 National Grid which is fitted closely to our little bit of the Earth. Tectonic plate movements had little or no impact on the mapping coordinates or fixed points because they all moved "as one" and generally stayed the same shape.
GPS is a global system and requires a coordinate reference system that has a good average fit to the whole Earth, and also has to change to keep up with the shifting of tectonic plates – it is effectively 4D (3D + time). The GPS coordinate reference system is WGS84 and is perfect for GPS, but perhaps not ideal for large- or mid-scale mapping because it moves (albeit slowly). Also for WGS84 the fixed point is not trig pillars on the ground, but satellites in orbit at approximately 20,000km and travelling at approximately 14,000kmph!
The differences between regional systems, such as OSGB36 and WGS84 means that GPS-derived coordinates have to go through a mathematical operation, known as a transformation, in order to fit them correctly on the map. Australia's mapping system was updated in 1994, and fixed to the ground at that time, to be directly compatible with WGS84. However time and tectonic plate movement have taken their toll, and the mapping system and WGS84 have now drifted apart to a level that might be noticeable to a wider group of users other than geodesists and geologists. Hence everything now being dragged 1.8m to the north!
So, what's the position (forgive the pun) in Great Britain?
The situation for us (and most of Europe) is not so bad. Europe's GPS compatible datum, ETRS89, is fixed to the European tectonic plate at the time 1 January 1989 and moves by around 2.5cm each year. In theory, GPS-derived coordinates are now about 70cm away from where they should be in the ETRS89 system.
For most consumer users the 70cm difference is swamped by the accuracy limits of their receiver (phone, satnav etc) which are only accurate to within a few metres. So the difference is not noticeable if you're out walking, or driving around the country.
For professional users, like OS surveyors, a correction service is used with the GPS to get centimetre-level accuracy. We use OS Net. This means they are automatically positioned in ETRS89 via the correction service so the 70cm drift is accounted for. A transformation is then used to get from ETRS89 to OSGB36 National Grid to be compatible with OS maps.
Clearly though, the problem of WGS84 drift relative to the mapping system is not unique to Australia and will eventually effect all countries. The drift happens at a constant rate but the increased use of GPS, plus other satellite positioning systems and the associated receivers becoming more accurate, means that the drift is likely to become more noticeable to more users.
There are a number of options. Mapping in each country could stay on a "local" system such as OSGB36, then an additional transformation could be employed to first go from WGS84 to ETRS89 and then on to OSGB36. Or all mapping could be based on ETRS89 and simply keep the time evolving WGS84/ETRS89 transformation. Or, transform all mapping to a WGS84 compatible system (at a certain point in time) and have coordinate jumps every few decades to keep up with WGS84. This is not an ideal answer and it seems Australia are only doing this once before implementing another system in 2020.
An alternative might be to have a dynamic "4D" coordinate system that constantly evolves like WGS84 and users become used to all coordinates and map data having a time stamp plus the availability of a transformation to bring coordinates into a common time frame if so desired.
For now, Ordnance Survey, and other mapping agencies in Europe, are all planning for the future when this becomes an issue and will be considering, in consultation with users, the best way to deal with it.
I've recently been in discussion with NSPS & xyHt where dynamic coordinate systems are becoming more of a common conversation. The principle is ideal though how they could be implemented into current geospatial systems so that they are kept current is an interesting question.
Thanks for this post, it provides great clarity for the average geospatial user.
Great article and explanation of the changing landscape. I recall working with you on my thesis project on the UK's active GPS network years ago, and it looks like many of the issues addressed then are coming to fruition with the expansion of highly accurate navigation technology.
My view is that in the UK we should continue to use OSGB36 locally and it should be maintained as a first class datum (i.e. restore the original triangulation stations!). Unfortunately in many (all?) GIS systems it is impossible to do accurate transformations between OSGB36 and WGS84. Whilst you can use OSTN02 to go from OSGB36 to ETRS89, you need an additional step to transform to/from WGS84, which also depends on a time parameter.
As a footnote, we may also want to re-survey the original triangulation markers to take into account the small fluctuations that occur within our landmass. OSTN02 should be updated periodically to account for this.
OSGB36 will be retained as the mapping coordinate system of GB for the foreseeable future. However, although still perfectly suitable for mapping, it could be considered that it is not longer "first class". An amazing achievement at the time OSGB36 is now decidedly "legacy" when compared to modern, GPS derived, high accuracy, global coordinate systems. At some point in the future users of OSGB36 will be consulted about a possible move to an ETRS89 based mapping system. Clearly though this will be a long and considered process.
Restoring the original triangulation stations is not a practical option. "Always on" networks of permanent GPS stations such as OS Net offer un-paralleled accuracy and monitoring of small fluctuations of the landmass (known as intra-plate velocities), in real time, that legacy networks of ground based markers could never match.
OSTN02 has very recently been updated to OSTN15. This is due to OS Net station coordinates being updated to an improved realisation of ETRS89 and OSTN02 being tweaked to minimise the impact on resultant OSGB36 coordinates.
What no one seems to have addressed is the everyday use of the ordnance survey grid to define property boundaries, despite the warnings given that the result cannot be accurate. Comparing a land conveyance of 100 years ago with modern positioning throws up an error of 2.5 meters. Surveyors should apply a correction to show the true position of a property, but I have never heard of one doing so. It is very difficult to convince the lay person that the National Grid is continuously moving.
Regarding the National Grid continuously moving, it actually isn't. The WGS84 coordinate system for GPS is the one that is moving (in a global sense) to keep track of tectonic plate changes. The National Grid, relative to our mapping detail, is stable and fixed. A difference between a 100 year old map and a correctly fixed modern National Grid position will be down to minor inaccuracies in the original survey and mapping datum (OSGB36 National Grid v "County Series") rather than changing global datums.


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FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Devin Fry now brings us the top five plays in this week's I-5.
We'll start this week off with Ice Dog Goaltender Mattias Sholl. The Hermosa Beach California Native had a monster weekend for the dogs, earning the win in two out of three games, including this shutout on Thursday night. He finished the night with 34 saves to earn his second consecutive shutout, and the win for the Ice Dogs.
Let's go ahead and stay on the ice for the next play, this one also coming from Thursday's series opener. The local connection of Ty Proffitt and Tyler Deweese put the Dogs on the board first in what would prove to be the game winner. Deweese is able to take the pass from Proffitt and find an opening to put the Dogs on the board.
Let's go ahead and go to the Musher's hall for the next spot. In the 2019 Open North American Championships, Buddy Streeper is able to win his second title in as many years. Streeper's 3-day time was 198 minutes and 59 seconds. He was the only musher to finish with a total time less than 200 minutes.
And here we are back at the Big Dipper Ice Arena where forward Luke Mobley snipes this one in from the face-off circle, sneaking it past the right side of the goaltender. This one was the prettiest of three goals from Mobley on Friday Night, where he finished with a hat trick in two different categories, earning three goals and assists.
And number one goes to Bethel's Peter Kaiser, who won his first ever Iditarod Championship. Kaiser finished in Nome after conquering the nearly 1,000 mile course in 9 days 12 hours and 39 minutes. Kaiser is also the first Iditarod Champion of Yup'ik descent.


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Philae descending A mosaic of two OSIRIS photos taken at 14:40 and 14:45 on November 12, 2014, shows the tiny Philae lander (a speck near the bottom of the photo) descending toward comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko (top). Philae's first landing happened at 16:03. ESA / Rosetta / MPS for OSIRIS Team MPS / UPD / LAM / IAA / SSO / INTA / UPM / DASP / IDA / Emily Lakdawalla
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Idaho's governor says the corrections department will take over operation of the largest privately-run prison in the state after more than a decade of mismanagement and other problems at the facility.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho's governor says the corrections department will take over operation of the largest privately-run prison in the state after more than a decade of mismanagement and other problems at the facility.
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter made the announcement Friday at a preview of the upcoming legislative session.
Recently, Board Chairwoman Robin Sandy said she opposed the idea because she didn't want to grow state government.


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Iraqi authorities have announced they would not renew a license for the notorious Blackwater Worldwide private security firm to continue operating in the country.
The banning of Blackwater follows the signing of a November 2008 agreement between the Iraqi government and U.S. occupation forces allowing the government to exclusively select security companies operating in Iraq.
The American embassy in Iraq has already confirmed that U.S. diplomats are now without their principal protection organization due to this Iraqi decision.
Iraqi authorities have filed numerous complaints against Blackwater, accusing their guards of being unnecessarily hostile and using excessive force towards Iraqi civilians during their operations.
But it was the massacre on Nisoor Square in Baghdad in September 2007 that brought the issue to international attention. Back then, five Blackwater guards opened random fire believing, incorrectly, that they were under attack. 17 Iraqi civilians were shot dead and many were wounded.
Despite the fact that FBI had gathered evidence that in at least 14 cases they used their weapons unlawfully, all five guards pleaded not guilty this month in federal court in Washington to manslaughter and gun charges in that shootout.
Founded in 1996 by Erik Prince, who had ties within the Republican Party, Blackwater Worldwide soon became the largest private army in the world with 21,000 men and a budget over $1 billion under the Bush administration.
In Iraq, Blackwater at one point had over 1,000 men protecting American diplomats and Foggy Bottom officials.
Blackwater was repeatedly blamed for smuggling weapons into Iraq for their use without obtaining a license to do so.
Blackwater under scrutiny in U.S.


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A fitness routine need not be the things of which nightmares are made. Maybe it makes you think of chubby childhood memories or hours spent on a treadmill. Just let old feelings go and you can begin to enjoy a healthier body. The following article offers great advice on how you can achieve this.
Don't have much time for workouts? Break your workout into two sessions. Don't increase the duration of your workout, just do it in two portions. Instead of jogging for an hour, jog on 2 separate occasions for 30 minutes during the day. Try doing one workout in the gym and one outside to mix it up.
Mix up your routines with various kinds of exercises. This prevents your workout routine from becoming boring, which is one of leading causes of falling off the workout wagon. This will also prevent your muscles from getting stiff from the same, repetitive exercises.
The frequency of your workouts depend on exactly what you are trying to achieve. If you want to get stronger and bigger muscles, you should do strength training exercise sessions less often. If your fitness goal is to get leaner, more defined muscles, you should have more strength training sessions.
Strenghtening your thighs can help prevent sports injuries to the knees. Torn kneecap ligaments are a common sports injury. If you want to protect your knees, include strengthening exercises for your quadriceps and hamstrings. There are many work outs that do this including leg lifts and curls.
Crunches alone won't help you build abs. It's been proven that crunches don't burn much fat one study even resulted with only one pound burned after 250,000 total crunches! Simply performing crunches is not as effective as a more comprehensive program. Rotate in other abdominal exercises to improve your results.
If you are unsure of how to setup a plan, hire a personal trainer. A personal trainer will offer insight in addition to the motivation you need to keep working at an exercise routine. Even though personal trainers aren't everyone's cup of tea, they can really help you out.
A strong core is the foundation of a fit body. A solid and stable core will aid you with all of your exercises. Sit-ups are one exercise that will help your core to become stronger. They can also increase your flexibility. This forces your abdominal muscles to work much harder for longer periods of time.
Before you exercise on a bench, check the padding's thickness with your fingers. If you can feel wood right underneath the padding, you should pick a different machine. You must have the correct support when working out if there is not enough padding and support you could end up with bruises or even worse.
Stretch your muscles between sets to avoid sore muscles and improve results. Just like those folks in the karate uniforms do. Stretch the muscles for about 25 seconds. It's been proven that stretching between sets can increase muscle strength by around 20 percent. Injuries are also a little less likely when muscles are stretched between sets.
Lightly work the same muscles that were used for exercising yesterday. This can be accomplished by targeting the tired muscles with a less intense version of your targeted routine.
If you are aiming to become a better putter you should aim to hit the hole 17 inches past it. This oddly-specific figure comes from the fact that the cup is usually surrounded by a 17-inch patch of footprint-free turf. This equates to thicker grass blades, and that slows down your ball.
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Q: Inference while controlling False Discovery rates given known dependence between test statistics I have a number $n$ of standard normal test statistics $\boldsymbol{\beta}$, each of which belonging to a hypothesis I want to test. So under H$_0$
$$\boldsymbol{\beta} \sim N(\mathbf{0}, \boldsymbol{\Sigma})$$
where $\boldsymbol{\Sigma}$ has been estimated using maximum likelihood theory. How can I test all $n$ hypotheses separately, while controlling the false discovery rate but maintaining maximal power by leveraging my knowledge of $\boldsymbol{\Sigma}$?
I've been looking through the literature but can't quite seem to find what I want.
What I do not want is:

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*A chi-squared omnibus test

*A very general correction on the p-values that is too conservative

*A procedure that assumes $\boldsymbol{\Sigma}$ unknown

*A procedure based on dependence in the data

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Sean Paul DeRosier was a born aviator. He began flying with his parents, Ben and Doris, as soon as he was able to sit up in the seat, and soon after was taking such an active role in flying, that he could land a tailwheel airplane by the time he was 9 years old. He soloed a glider when he was 14, a power plane at 16, and began flying self-taught aerobatics at 18, inspired by his lifelong idol, Art 'The Professor' Scholl.
Sean's talents extended far beyond the cockpit, and his creativity and meticulous craftsmanship became apparent early. He designed his first instrument panel layout as a high school drafting project, while refurbishing a Cessna 140 after school and on weekends. After graduating from high school, and while earning his A&P license through Solano Community College, Sean recovered a Pitts S2B with a classmate. In this same Pitts, Sean began his romance with extreme aerobatics. After earning his A&P license, Sean went to work for Woodland Aviation, and again in his spare time, refurbished an Ercoupe 415-E, which he sold to buy a Cessna 150 with lifelong friend Brant Seghetti.
Having established a trend of working full-time in aviation to earn a living, then working late into the evening on his own projects, Sean left Woodland Aviation to join Blue Ridge Aeronautics, and later Goodfriend (both at Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville, CA and closer to home), restoring and maintaining aerobatic airplanes. It was during this period that Sean bought a $300 set of plans for Dan Rihn's DR-107 One Design. Over the next 3 years, Sean and his father Ben built the airplane that Sean later used in his professional airshow routines. Sean debuted his One Design at the 1999 Oshkosh Air Venture, earning the prestigious Outstanding Workmanship Award for a Plans-Built Airplane. Returning to California, Sean entered the intense world of airshow aerobatics with his first professional performance at Travis AFB's annual Open House and Airshow.
Always dreaming, and willing to work hard to achieve his dreams, Sean started his own business High Voltage Enterprises, which specialized in building and maintaining classic and modern aerobatic airplanes, and flew his own extreme airshow routines. While looking for ways to make his airshow performances unique, Sean and his father Ben pioneered the use of model jet engines as wingtip smoke generators in his One Design. He gave his audiences a fresh, new perspective into the ballet of aerobatics as he wove his twin skeins of smoke into an elaborate aerial tapestry to the energetic music of his favorite musician and sponsor, Sammy Hagar and Cabo Wabo. Sean performed his extreme routine on the West Coast from Seattle, WA's SeaFair to Miramar, CA's MCAS airshow. Though he numbered among his friends and clients airshow performers and icons including Kent Pietsch, Eddie Andreini, Jim 'Bulldog' LeRoy, Sean 'Oracle' Tucker, and his mentor Wayne 'Raven' Handley, Sean possessed an unassuming humility, and was gemuinely surprised to be asked for his autograph after flying his airshow routine.
Throughout this time, Sean continued advancing his career as an aircraft maintenance professional, earning his IA to go with his A&P. Always willing to lend a hand when needed, Sean was an essential ingredient in the adhesive that binds an aviation community together. He was a meticulous craftsman whose show-quality restorations, kit and plans-built projects still turn heads, and inspire other homebuilders and mechanics to strive for the attention to detail that came so easily to him.
Sean had a huge thirst for adventure, and made time in his busy career for snow skiing and motorcycle riding with his fiancé Tami, boating and water-skiing with his family and friends, and flying whenever, however, whatever, to wherever.
Sean DeRosier lost his life in October 2004, doing what he knew and loved best - flying. The Sean DeRosier Memorial Scholarship honors Sean's spirit by assisting other young men and women in their aviation goals. The Scholarship selection committee consists of Sean's parents, Ben and Doris, and his fiancé Tami. "Sean was our candle that burned twice as bright, and our world is dimmer by his loss."
Qualifications: The recipient must be a male or female between the ages of 17 and 31. Recipient must use the scholarship to acquire aerobatic flight training (a private pilot's license is required) or an A&P license (a private pilot's license is not required). Scholarship Amount: $1,500.
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He said the DNA profile of the dead child is being matched against the remains of the unidentified child located in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth County, N.J.
The DNA from the remains shows that child is probably a black female between 5 and 9 years old, according to a statement released last week by the New Jersey State Police who said they believe the child died between 2001 and 2004.
Prosecutor Greg Hembree said he is interested to see if the remains are those of Kynande, because that has always been a piece missing from the case.
But Adison said authorities don't know of any connection between McCollough-White and New Jersey.
"There certainly could be but nothing in front of me right now that says she has family or relationships in New Jersey," he said.


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Straight Talk: Urgent need for blood donations
Bloodworks Northwest is calling on Washington and Oregon residents to give blood this holiday season as nationwide shortage continues.
Author: Laural Porter
PORTLAND, Ore. — When it comes to the need for blood, there is no holiday. It was one week before Christmas on December 18th, 2017, when the Amtrak 501 passenger train headed from Seattle to Portland derailed near Olympia.
Three people died and 57 others were injured. The injured passengers were taken to local hospitals and received 150 blood donations made by members of the community. The accident is a powerful reminder the region needs to be prepared for the next emergency. However, the U.S. and the Pacific Northwest face a critical blood shortage.
That need prompted Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown to recognize Saturday, December 18th, 2020 as Washington and Oregon Blood Donor Day.
The engine from an Amtrak train crash onto Interstate 5 on Monday, is checked by workers before being transported away from the scene, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in DuPont, Wash. Federal investigators in the deadly train wreck want to know whether the engineer was distracted by a second person in his cab as his train hurtled into a curve at more than twice the speed limit. The train took a 30 mph curve at 80 mph and plunged off an overpass, sending rail cars plummeting onto a busy highway south of Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Blood donations needed ahead of next emergency
Bloodworks Northwest supplies a significant portion of the blood for the region's hospitals. Spokesman Juan Cotto said immediately following the Amtrak derailment, people lined up around their blood donation centers in Oregon and Washington to support the victims. However, it's important to keep the shelves stocked before an emergency happens.
In December, as people travel and are busy with holiday preparations, donations often go down— and right now the shelves need stocking.
RELATED: 'Worst of the worst' situation for local blood supply, Portland doctor warns
"It's important to understand that during certain times of the year blood donations go down. Those blood donations that helped the [Amtrak derailment] victims were collected two weeks before the accident. So it emphasizes the immediate need for blood donations," Cotto said.
WATCH: 'Declan the Dinosaur' leaves lasting legacy after cancer battle
How to make an appointment to donate blood
Cotto was a guest on this week's episode of "Straight Talk" to encourage Oregon and Washington residents to donate a pint of blood during this critical time. The pandemic has impacted how Bloodworks NW can collect blood donations. Donors must make an appointment on the Bloodworks Northwest website here.
He said the process has been streamlined so donors can fill out a questionnaire ahead of time online, and once they go to a donor center the process is quick and easy.
"And really coming and giving blood is as simple as making a haircut or other appointment. You can get in and get out in less than half an hour," he said.
RELATED: Vancouver boy, dubbed 'Declan the Dinosaur,' leaves lasting legacy after cancer battle
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Declan Regan's life was prolonged thanks to blood donations.
Hope: A goal of 10,000 donors by December 31st
Bloodworks and its community partners set a goal of 10,000 new blood donors by the end of the year. Donors are urged to take part in a statewide virtual blood drive through December 31st. Use the code "Hope" at your appointment check-in to have your donations count toward the goal.
Blood donations stay local
Cotto said the blood donations stay local and help people in donors' communities.
"It's the season of giving. You can give back to your community. Think about the patients getting cancer treatments now, or emergency surgeries, even planned surgeries during the holidays. This is a great way to give back to folks in your own neighborhood," he said.
You can sign up to donate blood here.
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On April 10, 35 physicians attended the latest Regional Campaign and Grassroots Seminar, co-hosted by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) and AMPAC. The Seminar was held in advance of MSSNY's Annual Meeting in Tarrytown, NY.
Jim Wilson of AMPAC concluded the session by offering practical tips for attendees to help elect allies of medicine as campaign volunteers and fundraisers. Mr. Wilson also offered suggestions for properly engaging the patient population on policy matters through simple steps like leaving brochures and flyers in a waiting room, or wearing a button on a policy issue.
Initial reports indicate that the Seminar was well-received; AMPAC will share the evaluations once they are made available. The Seminar with MSSNY was the fifth of at least eight Seminars scheduled with state societies so far in 2014. The next Seminar will be held with the Nevada State Medical Association on April 25 in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada.


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The original No Limits Educational Center opened in 2002 and is located in Culver City, California. It is a comprehensive after-school program that serves children with hearing loss from all economic backgrounds in the greater Los Angeles area. Many children come to No Limits unable to recite the alphabet, identify sounds, or even say or write their own names.
In October 2013, No Limits Educational Center expanded to serve children and families in the greater Las Vegas area. In Fall of 2015, No Limits opened its third Educational Center in Oxnard, California, providing its array of services to the children and families in the greater Ventura Country.


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package ru.otus.kushchenko.memory;

import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.function.Supplier;

/**
 * Created by Elena on 14.06.2017.
 */

public class Factory {
    private final static Map<Type, Supplier<Object>> map = new HashMap<>();

    static {
        map.put(Type.OBJECT, Object::new);
        map.put(Type.STRING, () -> new String(new char[0]));
        map.put(Type.BOOLEAN, () -> false);
        map.put(Type.INT, () -> Integer.MIN_VALUE);
        map.put(Type.DOUBLE, () -> Double.MIN_VALUE);
        map.put(Type.EMPTY_ARRAY, () -> new int[0]);
    }

    public Object create(Type type){
        Supplier<Object> supplier =  map.get(type);
        if (supplier != null) {
            return supplier.get();
        }
        throw new IllegalArgumentException(type + " type is not supported yet...");
    }
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The Herald Sandhu running in Radisson
Sandhu running in Radisson
By: Sheldon Birnie Posted: 1:03 PM CDT Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 15/08/2019 (1265 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Rajwinder Sandhu is the provincial New Democratic Party candidate for Radisson.
A 31-year-old married father of two, Sandhu was born and raised in India before moving to Canada at age 16. The Kelvin High School graduate has been a realtor for the past 10 years, and formerly owned the Esso gas station on Plessis Road.
"I've been out in the community a lot," said Sandhu, who was a Radisson resident before the electoral boundaries commission shifted the boundaries earlier this year. Now, he and his family are technically residents of Rossmere. "I still have family here, and ran the gas station. I'm familiar with this riding, very familiar with the new development and the issues themselves."
Radisson's boundaries extend from Panet Road in the west along Grassie Boulevard in the north to Plessis Road, then further east along Gunn Road towards Day Street. The southern boundary steps down from Day Street along Kildare Avenue West to Hoka Street, down to Rosseau Avenue West back to Plessis. The eastern boundary then follows Plessis Road all the way to Dugald Road, which forms the southern boundary until Lagimodière Boulevard. The western boundary is Lagimodière as far as Regent Avenue West, then Panet north to Grassie.
According to Sandhu, his and the NDP's top priorities remain health care, education, and quality of life. Reopening Concordia Hospital's ER is at the top of his to-do list, if elected.
"The second biggest issue, as I see it, is education," added Sandhu, who has a seven-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. "There are too many kids in classrooms, the quality of education is not there. I see it with my kids, and I hear it from parents. We have promised that if I get elected, I will work to bring that classroom cap back."
He also highlighted child care as a concern among voters with young families.
"We want child care to be under the Department of Education, so from day one your kids will get quality education," Sandhu said.
"My main reason to get into politics was for the future of my kids, of all kids. Together, we can make a difference."
Another reason that Sandhu said he decided to run for office is to contribute to a diverse society.
"It can be tough for me, for my family," he said. "I'm Canadian, my kids are Canadian. We owe so much to this country. I hope people will know what a Sikh person is, by running, and that will help my kids in the future."
As director and spokesperson for the Sikh Motorcycle Club of Manitoba, Sandhu has a lot of experience spreading public awareness. The group has participated in Ride for Dad, and has done rides on Canada Day and during Jets Whiteout parties.
"We want to show the community that we are part of the community," Sandhu said. "We are thankful that here in Manitoba, we are helmet exempt. We take it as a privilege. We want to make sure that any guy who wears a turban is driving a motorbike safely."
Sheldon Birnie Rajwinder Sandhu is the provincial New Democratic Party candidate for Radisson. (SHELDON BIRNIE/CANSTAR/THE HERALD)
"I've been out in the community a lot," said Sandhu, who was a Radisson resident before the electoral boundaries commission shifted the boundaries earlier this year.
Now, Sandhu and his family are technically residents of Rossmere.
"I still have family here, and ran the gas station," he said. "I'm familiar with this riding, very familiar with the new development and the issues themselves."
Sheldon Birnie
Community Journalist
Sheldon Birnie is a reporter/photographer for the Free Press Community Review. The author of Missing Like Teeth: An Oral History of Winnipeg Underground Rock (1990-2001), his writing has appeared in journals and online platforms across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. A husband and father of two young children, Sheldon enjoys playing guitar and rec hockey when he can find the time. Email him at sheldon.birnie@canstarnews.com Call him at 204-697-7112


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