Former MLA Jinny Sims said the first thing she thought when she heard a Surrey, B.C., café was shot at for a third time this year was: "Not again."

"Not a surprise, but kind of a resolute acceptance," she told CBC's .

Police believe the crime was related to extortion, an issue that is increasingly affecting the Lower Mainland's South Asian community.

Sims — now a radio host at Swift 1200 AM in Surrey — stressed the threat of extortion is looming large over residents and said she hopes governments will do more to address the problem.

EVENT Extortion: Communities in Fear | A CBC News Town Hall

Sims plans to attend the upcoming CBC News Town Hall event, Extortion: Communities in Fear , where community members can also share their concerns on the topic.

The event will be held Nov. 13

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