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Friday, December 26th, 2025

2026 Acura ADX- New Premium SUV Competes with the Best!

Auto Review by Veeno Dewan.

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The ADX is an all-new model for four USB-C ports, heated front seats, Acura and serves as the brand’s small- a sunroof, and a power liftgate is also est premium SUV. It shares its me- standard. chanicals and platform with Honda’s subcompact HR-V. Looks wise, the AcuraWatch ADAS and Active Safety ADX is nicely defined with a long is standard kit along with Onboard Wihood, and a squat purposeful stance in Fi and a wireless smartphone charging the rear quarters. The Acura Pentagon pad is also included on every model. grille and squinty headlights carry off The mid – range A-Spec version adds a slightly aggressive vibe that is pleas- a panoramic sunroof, front ventilated ing to the eye. There are only minor part -suede seats with contrast stitchchanges from the 2025 version. ing, a flat-bottom perforated leather Acura has opted for a retuned version steering wheel, interior mood lighting, of the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.5L a power-adjust front passenger seat engine from the performance Acura and stainless-steel pedals. Contrast Integra sedan, which produces 190 red stitching, finish off a neat sporty horsepower. and 179 pound-feet of cabin design. There is also a remote torque. The gear box is the continu- engine starter, and a heated steering ously variable transmission (CVT). wheel. The A- Spec also adds native By the way- the ADX arrives with navigation via Google Maps. standard All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) in ADX Premium Elite versions add Canada. The ADX also debuts Acura’s black exterior accents, stylish 20 first-ever implementation of hill de- -inch Berlina black wheels, heated/ scent control. ventilated full leather seats with AlThe 2026 Acura ADX starts at just un- cantara inserts, panoramic sunroof, der $49,000 – while the mid-range A- multi-view camera system, Google Spec is $50,715. The as -tested top of built-in Apps, power-folding mirrors, the range Platinum Elite A-Spec starts and an upgraded 15 speaker Bang & at $55,215. The entry models offer as Olufsen speaker audio system and adds standard 18-inch alloy wheels, dual extra options. climate zone controls, an 8 -speaker The ADX Interior cabin design is a Bang and Olufsen audio system. A 9.0- sporty and stylish affair. The luxury is inch infotainment touchscreen is stan- upped with quality soft-touch surfaces, dard across the range as is a 10.2-inch contrast stitching details on the door digital gauge display. Wireless Apple panels and seats and weighty metal CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity, trim pieces. The gloss black plastic

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pieces have an interesting, knurled tex- ing wheel for simulated shifts is quick ture. This is a two-row SUV and four and satisfying. The CVT has some adults will fit inside without feeling tweaks to the gear ratios for more cramped. Five will be tight squeeze. sporty performance. It keeps engine Fit and finish was excellent and the rpm higher and offers a more tuned ergonomics and comfort level high in throttle response. It also makes the all quarters. Legroom and head room engine sound sportier too! In addition is good and the rear quarters are spa- to AWD, there are four selectable dive cious. Rear passengers get their own modes – Snow, Comfort, Normal and air vents and USB-C ports. Rear cargo Sport. The Platinum Elite trim adds a volume in the trunk is 690L with 60/40 customizable Individual Mode setting. rear seatbacks up - among the largest With a firm chassis, and light precise in this segment and there is a hidden steering, the ADX is an enjoyable SUV rear storage compartment under the for both urban driving and winding roads. Fuel economy is 9.1 L/100 km city, 7.7 highway and 8.5 combined.

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UX. I would really spend the money On the road, the ADX, offers decent on the optional bright red leather inperformance, precise handling, and a terior which really makes the Acura comfortable ride. Note, the German breathtaking inside! Highly recomcompetition is faster when it comes to mended for discerning porty drivers speed and power, but the Integra and with families everywhere.

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Three home wins in a row for the Vancouver Goldeneyes The Vancouver Goldeneyes defeated doubled the lead the Ottawa Charge by a score of 2–1 on with her goal to Tuesday night at the Pacific Coliseum, make it 2–0 Vanin front of a loud crowd of 9,250 fans. couver.

Vancouver continued its strong play Ottawa pushed at home, earning its third consecutive back late, scoring home victory and improving its record a goal in the third to 2-1-0-3, good for second place in period, but Kristen the standings.

Campbell shut the Katie Chan, a Richmond native, door the rest of opened the scoring at 7:50 of the first the way. Campbell period, record the first goal and point was outstanding in of her PWHL career. Chan earned her net, stopping 33 of spot on the roster out of training camp 34 shots to earn and was rewarded with a memorable her first win of the milestone moment. season. The 2024 PWHL Goaltender of The next Vancouver Goldeneyes home 12:00 p.m., as they host Montreal at In the second period, Jenn Gardiner, the Year was a big difference maker in another local product from Surrey, the game. game is Saturday, December 20th at the Pacific Coliseum.

Christmas: A Season of Hope, Giving, and Togetherness As December unfolds with crisp kindness— plum cakes as guiding principles. The festival mornings and festive lights, Christ- feeding the in Kerala, encourages people to look beyond mas arrives as a gentle reminder of hungry, suprich sweets themselves and work towards a more hope, kindness, and shared humanity. porting the and pastries caring and just society.

Celebrated every year on December needy, and in Goa, and 25, Christmas marks the birth of r e a c h i n g homemade As Christmas is celebrated across difJesus Christ and is observed by mil- out to those treats shared ferent cultures and communities, its lions across the world. Over time, it w h o m a y a m o n g essence remains the same: spreading has grown beyond a religious festival feel lonely neighbours, joy and hope. Whether through prayer, to become a universal occasion that or forgotten. regardless music, service, or togetherness, the brings families, friends, and communi- Charitable of religion. festival reminds us that small acts of ties together in the spirit of love and drives, comThis blend- kindness can make a meaningful difgenerosity. munity meals, and volunteer efforts see ing of cultures highlights the inclusive ference. a significant rise during this season, nature of the festival.

The story of Christmas begins more reinforcing the message that compasthan two thousand years ago in BethleIn today’s fast-paced sion is at the heart of Christmas. hem, where Jesus was born in humble world, Christmas also surroundings. His life and teachings of Homes and public spaces are beau- offers a pause—a chance compassion, forgiveness, and service tifully decorated during this time. to slow down and reconto others form the foundation of the Christmas trees adorned with lights, nect. Families gather, festival. Churches across cities and stars, and ornaments become a central often travelling long villages come alive with midnight feature in many households. Streets, distances, to spend time masses, carol singing, and nativity markets, and shopping centres sparkle together. Old friends rescenes that retell this timeless story. with festive decorations, creating an connect, and differences The ringing of church bells and the air of celebration and excitement. The are set aside in favour of glow of candles create an atmosphere figure of Santa Claus, inspired by Saint warmth and understandof peace and reflection.

Nicholas, adds a sense of wonder for ing. The simple act of children, who eagerly await gifts and being together becomes As the year draws to a close, Christmas One of the most cherished aspects of surprises. a gift in itself. stands as a beacon of light, inviting evChristmas is its emphasis on giving.

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Tourism Abbotsford is proud to share Conference Centre was more heavily go-karts will be available on Boxing says Clare Seeley, Executive Director positive news as two of Abbotsford’s impacted by the flooding and will re- Day. The reopening of the Underwater of Tourism Abbotsford. most impacted tourism partners are quire a few additional days to complete Adventure Golf will follow once final Although many tourism operators have preparing to resume operations. The repairs. We are working closely with safety checks have been completed. invested in emergency measures, TourClarion Hotel & Conference Centre our restoration partners to ensure that ism Abbotsford, alongside the City of will open on Thursday, December 18, the facility is safe and ready for our “We’re deeply thankful for the incredAbbotsford and the Abbotsford Chamible support from our community and with additional details regarding the upcoming events. We truly appreciate ber of Commerce, will continue to adimmensely proud of the effort from our conference centre to be shared shortly, the flexibility, support, and understandvocate provincial and federal governteam.

We’re excited to welcome guests followed by Castle Fun Park on Friday, ing of our guests, particularly those who rescheduled their holiday parties back and look forward to a fun, fes- ments for sustainable flood mitigation December 26. and gatherings. We look forward to tive season ahead,” says Brian Wiebe, and critical infrastructure solutions.

These reopenings reflect swifi, coor- welcoming everyone back soon,” says owner of Castle Fun Park.

“With BC set to host large-scale global dinated action across Abbotsford’s Daniel Laverick, General Manager events such as FIFA in 2026, it is es“I am impressed by the speed and detourism sector, as operators acted deci- for the Clarion Hotel & Conference sential that we are prepared and ready termination that our tourism partners sively to manage evacuations, navigate Centre. have demonstrated on the heels of a to welcome visitors from around the temporary closures, and return safely As a family-centered attraction and second flood in only four years. They world,” added Seeley. to service. longstanding local business, Castle acted decisively to protect guests and For timely updates, follow @clari“We are excited to announce that the Fun Park has moved quickly towards staff and stabilized operations. Their onabbotsford and @castlefunpark on Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre opening its doors and is excited to con- response reflects the preparedness and social media. For regional information, will be reopening this week. The firm that the arcade, bumper cars, and resolve of our tourism community,” follow @TourismAbbotsford.

ICBC: Don’t let winter weather wreck your holiday plans Whether you’re spending the holidays for your holiday road trip. Plan for gently, steering and turning slowly one person is killed and 246 people are chasing fresh powder on the mountains all weather conditions, pack an emer- and gradually, and braking slowly and injured in 939 crashes in B.C. or travelling to your hometown to gency kit, use winter tires, and drive early. Anticipate turns, stops and lane visit family or friends, ICBC is ask- slow and steady on snowy, icy roads.” changes well in advance. If visibility In the Lower Mainland, during the is reduced, turn on your headlights and Christmas holidays, on average, 250 ing drivers to prepare for the weather people are injured in 1,057 crashes.

“Underestimating winter roads is a taillights. conditions they may face to keep their Over New Year's, on average, 163 mistake we see all too often,” said holiday road trip merry and safe.

Mitchell Martin, owner of Mitchell’s Posted speed limits are set for ideal people are injured in 584 crashes.

With snow on many mountain passes Towing. “Simple steps like using win- conditions so it’s important to adjust On Vancouver Island, during the and highways in B.C., and conditions ter tires and slowing down can make your driving speed to the conditions Christmas holidays, on average, 44 often changing from clear to slippery in the difference between a safe, smooth you encounter. Maintain a safe trav- people are injured in 232 crashes. Over elling distance between vehicles and a blink, taking the time to prepare your trip and needing a tow.” allow increased time and distance for New Year's, on average, 29 people are vehicle and reviewing safety tips can Tips: stopping on wet, icy, or snowy roads. injured in 127 crashes. go a long way to keeping you safe and Prepare your vehicle for winter con- Pay close attention as you approach In the Southern Interior, during the reducing your risk of crashing. ditions. If you’re travelling through intersections and look for pedestrians. Christmas holidays, on average, 45 December is the top crash month in mountain passes, many B.C. highways Don't use cruise control on slippery people are injured in 232 crashes. Over B.C.— which is not the kind of holi- require winter tires labelled with either roads.

New Year's, on average, 40 people are day experience anyone wants. Over the mountain/snowflake symbol or the injured in 159 crashes.

Christmas and New Year’s, on aver- mud and snow (M+S) designation. Top Don't pass snowplows on the road. age, four lives are lost and 603 people up wiper fluid for clear visibility and They may be equipped with a wing In the North Central region, during the are injured in 2,575 crashes across the pack an emergency kit with essentials blade on either of its sides which may Christmas holidays, on average, 17 not be visible due to the snow it sprays. people are injured in 106 crashes. Over province. like a blanket, warm clothing, food When temperatures near freezing, be New Year's, on average, 13 people Recent winter storms have impacted and water. are injured in 63 crashes in the North B.C. roads. Before you travel, visit Check the weather forecast and road aware of black ice. If you notice ice Central region.

DriveBC.ca to plan your trip and un- conditions for your entire route on build-up on your windshield, there's derstand how your route may be im- DriveBC.ca before hitting the road. If likely black ice on the road. It's com- *Christmas is defined as starting at monly found in shaded areas, bridges, 18:00 hours December 24 to midnight pacted. Check for detours and consider challenging winter conditions are foreoverpasses and intersections.

December 26. New Year's is defined as alternative travel options as needed. cast, consider delaying your trip until starting at 18:00 hours December 31 of the weather clears or roads are plowed. Statistics:** “Winter road conditions can change the previous year to midnight January in an instant, especially on mountain The key to winter driving is to be In B.C., during the Christmas holidays, 1 of the new year. Based on five-year passes,” said Kathleen Nadalin, ICBC slow and steady – avoid unexpected on average, three people are killed average (2020 to 2024); ICBC data for road safety manager. “We want to sudden movements that could cause and 357 people are injured in 1,636 injury and crashes and police data for help you feel confident and prepared you to skid. That means accelerating crashes. Over New Year's, on average, fatalities.

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rfsLIPl mhInf kwqk 16/12/2025 qoN 15/01/2026 not : joiqsL rfsLI qy agly BivwK qy gRih cfl puwCx leI 604-751-0220 qy sMprk kro. awsU mhIny ivc hr iek rfsLI leI sLuB asLuB Pl : myK : ipwq rog, sLwqrU aqy rog BYa, Dn lfB, nyqr ksLt, hOslf vDy, sMpqI lfB, iesqrI suK, sMqfn pwK sLuB rhy. kfrobfr kmjLor. nvMbr 17,18,27,28, dsMbr

Be cautious about what you bring to an end or the way in which you go about winding something up, especially if you think it will open up more choices. The situation will have to be revisited mid April next year.

Other things would have changed by then.

It might be wiser to let things take their own course right now.

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Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..

New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.

Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.

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You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there.

Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.

There can be a willingness to let something go that has been a personal priority but doesn’t fit well with someone else. It will be more important to establish underlying stability in situations involving others. This can be temporary as other opportunities to focus on your wishes will arise next year from January to April. Patience can pay off.

Something needs to be put into place once and for all so that you know what needs to be spent rather than other things coming up all the time. Whatever you do now can create changes that may not be fully implemented until next year, between January and April.

You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.

The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.

There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step.

There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.

Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage.

New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.

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It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through.

New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity.

This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.

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Staying Well Through the Holidays Alcohol turns up at many tables. If

colds. If you feel unwell or have a

These details show care without calling

The holidays are in full swing now.

you choose to drink, sip. Add water

fever, rest and visit later. When many

attention to anyone. Travel brings its

Kitchens are busy, doorbells keep

between glasses. Stop well before bed.

people gather, crack a window or run

own chaos. Keep medicines in carry-

ringing, and someone is always topping

Many hosts now offer non-alcohol

a small fan toward it to freshen the air.

on, not checked bags. If plans shift, set

up tea. It is lovely. It is also a lot. If you

choices that feel festive without the

Wash hands before serving food. Keep

alarms to match local time. For insulin,

or your elders live with blood pressure,

fog. Sparkling water with lemon.

a few masks by the door for anyone

eye drops, or other temperature-

diabetes, heart concerns, or sore joints,

Light, unsweetened lassi. Warm milk.

who wants one. A tiny home kit helps:

sensitive items, use a small, insulated

thermometer, tissues, and basic pain or

pouch and keep it with you. Short

the pace can creep up on you. So here is Pick what feels kind to your body. a simple plan to keep the season warm

Late dinners plus spice can become

fever medicine. Nothing complicated.

standing breaks on long drives or flights

and safe. Happy holidays to you and

heartburn. Try to eat a bit earlier, keep

Sleep can be easily affected during the

prevent cramps and help the back.

your family.

portions modest, and stay upright for

holidays. Try to wake up and sleep at

Small acts. Big payoff.

an hour. A short stroll helps. If you use

a regular time. Cut off caffeine after

over-the-counter antacids, read the

afternoon tea. Give yourself a short

Most of all, lean into the people, not

than a normal dinner, and it arrives fast. label and let your clinician know if you

wind-down. Read a few pages. Stretch

the plates. Sing along to an old song.

Pause before you reach. Small portions

need them often. No need to suffer in

lightly. Say an evening prayer if that is

Ask an elder to tell the funny story you

help, and so does a slower pace. Put

silence.

your habit. Calm signals help the brain

always loved. Take a quick photo of

settle after a lively night.

three generations squeezed onto one

Start with the plate. Party food is richer

salad, raita, or a little dal on first, then choose a few favourites. Share dessert

sofa. Moments like that last longer than

Cold weather adds its own tricks. Rugs

or save it until after the meal. Medicines slide. Steps freeze. Hallways go dark.

Hosts can make the room friendlier

a second helping. This column is general

are easy to misplace when the house

Tidy loose mats, turn on a small night

for elders with small touches. Offer

information, not personal medical

is full. A tiny pill box and a phone

light, and toss a little salt on icy paths

water or warm drinks that are not too

advice. If you have new chest pain,

reminder work wonders. Keep tablets in before guests arrive. Shoes with good

sweet. Place a few sturdy chairs with

trouble breathing, weakness on one

your pocket or handbag, not in a chilly

grip beat socks on tile every time. When back support where people sit. Clear

side, very high sugars, or a fever that

garage or the car. Take evening pills at

standing, rise slowly and pause. That

a side table for glasses and medicines.

worries you, seek care promptly. For

the usual time with water, then go back

brief pause steadies the blood pressure. If someone in the family manages

everything else, small steady habits will

to the laughter. Carry a short list of

One breath. Then walk.

diabetes, put fresh fruit beside the

carry you through the holidays. Wishing

mithai and remind them it is fine to

you warmth, health, and good company

check sugar before driving home.

for the rest of the season.

names and doses on your phone.

Crowded rooms bring coughs and

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Letter to Editor

When violence tries to define us, Australia must choose light, action, and courage Sixteen lives lost so far. Dozens injured.

Families shattered. A community grieving.

A nation searching for answers that no longer sit comfortably in theory or platitudes.

We extend our deepest condolences to every victim, every family, every first responder, every witness, and every person carrying shock, fear, and sorrow in their body today. No words can undo this trauma. But silence is no longer an option.

This attack occurred as Hanukkah begins, a time when Jewish families around the world light candles not because the world justifies harm. That cannot coexist with a safe, democratic Australia. The Hard is safe, but because it is not.

Conversations We Can No Longer Avoid Hanukkah teaches us that even the smallest light matters. That darkness is real, but Gun access it does not get the final word.

Why does anyone in suburban Australia We ask Australians to light a candle in need access to six firearms? Sport is not solidarity with our Jewish community, a justification for lethal capacity in the whose celebration of light was met with home. Guns should be stored at licensed unspeakable violence in broad daylight on ranges. Outside of farmers and police, fireone of our nation’s most iconic beaches arms have no place in domestic settings.

Australia does not want this to become Radicalisation and technology our history.

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Teach empathy, critical thinking, shared Australia must choose the same. responsibility, and civic values early – not We choose empathy over fear. We choose after tragedy. unity over division. We choose courage 5. Clear Australian civic standards over complacency. We refuse to let vioRespect for life. Equality before the law. lence define who we are. We refuse to let Freedom without harm. Mateship without hatred become our legacy. Truth be told – this moment will shape us. The question exception. is whether we act, or merely mourn.

Hanukkah teaches that candles are lit not when darkness disappears, but when it May we choose light. And may we choose threatens to overwhelm. to protect it.

Migrant Workers Centre Demands Reopening of Home Care Worker Pilot

On 19 December 2025, Immigration, dence on Arrival category. Only workers Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) already living and working in Canada announced that it was pausing intake on were allowed to apply in March 2025. applications under Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCIP). The Migrant When the HCIP opened on 31 March 2025, the spots were extremely limited Workers Centre (MWC) is calling on and filled up within minutes. Many hopeIRCC to cancel its plans to pause applicaful applicants reported being shut out by tion intake and to ensure that the program technical issues and IRCC system crashes is reopened in a way that can properly before then learning that spots were filled. accommodate all migrant care workers in Workers who tried unsuccessfully to apply Canada. MWC also calls on Premier Eby in 2025 have been eagerly waiting for the to remind the federal government of the program to reopen. Many migrant worker important role migrant care workers play groups anticipated that the program would We do not want to be known for shoot- We know algorithms amplify rage. We ings, terror attacks, machete violence, know keywords, networks, and behav- in our province. reopen on 31 March 2026. In their recent or ideologically driven hate. We do not ioural patterns are trackable. We know MWC’s Board Chair, Mary Grace de announcement, IRCC did not mention want suburbia to become a place of fear. some perpetrators were already known to Guzman, worries about how IRCC’s an- when the pause would end and they have We do not want our children growing up authorities. believing this is “normal”. Yet we must Watching is not enough. Monitoring is not nouncement will negatively impact mi- not provided any assurances to workers confront an uncomfortable truth: we are prevention. If we can restrict social media grant care workers. “As a former migrant that it will. not immune. We are seeing antisemitism for minors, we can also shut down content care worker, I feel disappointed hearing rise. We are seeing Islamophobia rise. We that incites violence, glorifies supremacy, this news. I know that there were a lot IRCC’s announcement has left many care workers who are already living and workare seeing online radicalisation accelerate. or promotes religious or ideological We are seeing the growth of Neo-Nazis. domination. This is not censorship. It is of care workers waiting for this program ing in Canada feeling abandoned. Ms. to open with the hope that their lives and De Guzman states, “I am crying for these We are seeing hatred move from words public safety. futures in Canada would finally become workers. It is just so unfair to treat us like to action. stable. This pause will leave the most this after we have contributed so much to Proselytisation and power If we keep treating this as isolated incidents or someone else’s problem, it will No leader, preacher, influencer, or “men- vulnerable workers in limbo”, says Ms. Canada. The government keeps breaking define us. its promises to care workers”. tor” should be allowed to radicalise De Guzman. vulnerable people under the guise of The HCIP replaced the Home Support MWC’s Legal Director, Jonathon Braun, What still gives us hope is that amid horwellbeing, spirituality, or support. Teachror, Australians still showed up. ing superiority or damnation of others is Worker (HSW) and Home Child Care shares Ms. De Guzman’s frustrations. He Strangers helped strangers regardless not religious freedom. It is social harm. Provider (HCCP) Pilots that ran from states, “Migrant care workers must often 2019 to 2024. Under the HSW and HCCP, leave their own families to take care of of colour / title / faith. First responders ran towards danger. One man, seeing a If Australia is serious about safety and care workers came to Canada with sec- Canadian children and elderly. For many moment to act, intervened and prevented unity, we must act decisively: tor specific work permits, finished the of these workers, a pathway to permafurther loss of life.

1. Stricter firearm controls required amount of work, and then sub- nent residence was a pathway to being That instinct – mateship, courage, respon- No home-based gun stockpiling in subur- mitted their work experience to IRCC for reunited with their own families. IRCC’s sibility – is Australia at its best. That is bia. Secure, centralised storage only. Guns final processing. The HSW and HCCP announcement means that these families worth defending. also allowed workers who were already will continue to be torn apart”. He continstay on the range. in Canada under the Temporary Foreign ues, “It is absolutely gut-wrenching. The Australia is a young nation with an ancient 2. Algorithmic accountability Worker Program to apply. land and one of the most diverse populavery least that our government can do for tions on earth. Diversity and immigration Mandatory monitoring and rapid shutthese workers in thanks for their sacrifice itself is not the problem. Ambiguity is. down of content promoting hate, violence, When the HCIP was announced, it of- is to provide a safe and reliable pathway to fered reduced education and language permanent residence. Instead, our governWhen shared civic values are unclear, or extremist ideology. requirements, the high expectations for people retreat into tribes.

3. Early intervention over surveillance which prevented many workers from ap- ment has betrayed migrant care workers”.

When belonging feels fragile, ideology theatre plying under the previous programs. The “If the government wants to make things fills the gap. When leadership avoids hard When warning signs appear, act. Preven- HCIP also offered permanent residence right for our vital migrant care workers, decisions, extremism finds space to grow. tion must outweigh intelligence accumula- on arrival for workers who qualified for they need to reopen the program immeThis is not about one faith. It is not about tion and monitoring. the program and were not already living diately and ensure that all migrant care one community. It is about any belief system – religious, political, or cultural 4. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) as national in Canada. However, no spots were ever workers in Canada can apply”, says Mr. – that teaches superiority, exclusion, or infrastructure actually opened under the Permanent Resi- Braun.

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Shaheedi Week of December: Remembering Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Supreme Sacrifice of the Four Sahibzaade The month of December occupies a the overwhelmsacred and solemn place in Sikh his- ing odds, the Guru tory. Known as Shaheedi Week, this chose resistance period commemorates the extraordi- over surrender. nary sacrifices made by Guru Gobind Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, the Tenth Sikh Guru, and his Singh Ji, only four Sahibzaade. These events are not in his late teens, merely historical memories; they are sought his father’s living lessons of faith, courage, and permission to go moral strength that continue to guide into battle. DisSikhs and inspire humanity at large. playing remarkThe sacrifices made during this time able courage and stand as a powerful reminder that the spiritual maturidefense of truth, justice, and human ty, he led a small dignity often demands the highest group of Sikhs price. into combat, fight-

dinary spiritual lives and ask whether they are living strength and trust according to the principles laid down in Waheguru. by the Guru—standing up against injustice, serving humanity selflessly, Guru Gobind and remaining steadfast in faith during Singh Ji: Loss, times of adversity.

Leadership, and U n s h a k e n R e - Universal Lessons from Shaheedi solve Week

The magnitude While deeply rooted in Sikh tradiof Guru Gobind tion, the message of Shaheedi Week Singh Ji’s per- extends far beyond one community. sonal loss during The sacrifices made by Guru Gobind this period is be- Singh Ji and his Sahibzaade highlight yond comprehen- universal values—freedom of belief, sion. In a matter resistance to oppression, and the courof days, he lost all age to stand for what is right, even in Historical Background: A Time of ing valiantly until four of his sons, the face of death. Their story teaches he attained marUnrelenting Trials his mother, and countless devoted that true strength lies not in power or tyrdom. Inspired by his elder brother’s By the end of the 17th century, the sacrifice, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji, Sikhs. Yet, his spirit remained unbro- numbers, but in moral conviction and Mughal Empire, along with allied hill still in his early teens, also requested ken. Rather than retreating into grief, spiritual faith. rulers, viewed the growing strength of permission to face the enemy. He too he emerged as a symbol of divine Conclusion: A Legacy That Lives On the Sikh community as a challenge to fought with fearless determination and resilience and leadership. their authority. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, embraced martyrdom. Their sacrifices Guru Gobind Singh Ji declared that Shaheedi Week of December is not a who had founded the Khalsa in 1699, symbolize the highest ideals of the the Khalsa itself was his family, em- chapter closed in history; it is a living legacy that continues to shape Sikh stood firmly against tyranny and re- Khalsa—fearlessness, devotion, and phasizing that the misligious oppression. His message was readiness to sacrifice one’s life for sion to uphold justice clear: every individual has the right to righteousness. and truth transcended live with dignity, practice their faith personal ties. His writThe Tragedy of Sirhind: Martyrdom of freely, and resist injustice. ings during this time, inthe Younger Sahibzaade cluding the Zafarnama, In December 1704, the Mughal forces reflect not bitterness While the battle raged at Chamkaur, laid siege to Anandpur Sahib, the Sikh stronghold. Despite enduring months another tragic chapter was unfolding. but moral courage and of hunger, hardship, and relentless at- The younger Sahibzaade, Sahibzada spiritual clarity. He held tacks, Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh the Mughal emperor acfollowers refused to surrender their Singh Ji, along with their grandmother, countable, not through principles. Eventually, after solemn Mata Gujri Ji, were separated from vengeance, but through promises of safe passage were made by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. They were cap- truth and righteousness. the enemy—promises that were later tured by Mughal officials and taken to Observance of Shaheedi Week in Sikh identity and inspire countless individutreacherously broken—the Guru and Sirhind, where they were imprisoned Life Today als across the world. The sacrifices of his family were forced to leave Anand- in the freezing Thanda Burj.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his four pur Sahib. What followed was a series Despite their tender age, the Sa- Shaheedi Week is observed with deep Sahibzaade remind humanity that faith, of heartbreaking yet heroic events that hibzaade displayed unwavering faith. reverence across the Sikh world. courage, and righteousness can withGurdwaras organize Akhand Paaths, stand even the darkest trials. would forever define Sikh history.

They were offered wealth, comfort, Kirtan Darbars, and Gurmat Vichaar The Battle of Chamkaur and the Mar- and high positions if they agreed to programs to reflect on the sacrifices As Sikhs bow their heads in rememrenounce Sikhism and convert. The tyrdom of the Elder Sahibzaade of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his brance during this sacred week, they young princes courageously rejected Sahibzaade. Educational seminars, renew their commitment to the ideals One of the most defining moments of these offers, choosing faith over life lectures, and dramatizations are held of the Khalsa—truth, justice, equality, Shaheedi Week occurred at Chamkaur itself. As punishment, they were sento ensure that younger generations and selfless service. The blood of the Sahib. Surrounded by thousands of tenced to a brutal execution—being understand the historical significance martyrs did not go in vain; it laid the enemy soldiers, Guru Gobind Singh bricked alive within a wall. When the and moral teachings of these events. foundation for a faith that continues Ji took shelter in a small fortress with wall collapsed, they were beheaded. to stand tall, fearless, and unwavera handful of Sikhs, including his two Mata Gujri Ji, upon hearing of her For many Sikhs, this week is also a ing in its devotion to humanity and elder sons, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji grandsons’ martyrdom, attained mar- time of introspection. It encourages Waheguru. and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji. Despite tyrdom herself, demonstrating extraor- individuals to reflect on their own PAGE 35

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awj vI sfrI dunIaf ivwc iswK ÈhIdI hÌqf bVI ÈrDf nfl mnfAuNdy hn. gurduafiraF ivwc aKMz pfT, kIrqn drbfr aqy gur- jI aqy AunHF dy sfihbËfidaF dI kurbfnI sdf ieiqhfsk ipCokV: axQwk iemiq ivcfr huMdy hn. nOjvfn pIVHI nUM ienHF leI ieh Xfd idvfAuNdI rhygI ik swc leI miqhfnF df dOr mMgI. adBuq sfhs aqy KflsfeI jËby nfl kurbfnIaF nfl joVn leI ivÈyÈ smfgm KVHf hoxf sB qoN vwzI bhfdrI hY. sqfrHvIN sdI dy aMq qwk mugl slqnq aqy BrpUr ho ky AunHF ny vYrI POjF df sfhmxf krvfey jFdy hn. inskrÈ phfVI rfijaF nUM iswK Drm dI vDdI qfkq kIqf aqy vIrgqI nUM pRfpq hoey. AunHF dI ieh hÌqf iswKF nUM afpxI iËMdgI ’qy ivcfr afpxy rfj leI cuxOqI lwgx lwgI. sRI gurU kurbfnI qoN pRyirq ho ky nOjvfn sfihbËfdf krn df mOkf idMdf hY ik kI asIN gurU jI dsMbr df ÈhIdI hÌqf iswK ieiqhfs dI iewk goibMd isMG jI, ijnHF ny 1699 ivwc Kflsf juJfr isMG jI ny vI jMg ivwc jfx dI afigaf dy idKfey mfrg ’qy cwl rhy hF—swc leI amr ivrfsq hY. ieh sfnUM Xfd idvfAuNdf hY pMQ dI sfjnf kIqI, Ëulm aqy Dfrimk mMgI aqy asfDfrx bhfdrI nfl lVdy hoey ËbrdsqI dy iÉlfÌ zwt ky KVHy rhy. gurU jI ÈhId ho gey. dovF sfihbËfidaF dI Èhfdq df spÈt sunyhf sI ik hr mnuwK nUM afpxI Kflsy dy Aus adrÈ nUM drsfAuNdI hY ijs afsQf anusfr jIAUx aqy ieËËq nfl jIvn ivwc Drm dI rwiKaf leI jfn dI prvfh nhIN kIqI jFdI. ibqfAux df aiDkfr hY. dsMbr 1704 ivwc mugl POjF ny afnMdpur srihMd dI qRfsdI: Coty sfihbËfidaF dI sfihb df Gyrf pf ilaf. keI mhIinaF amr Èhfdq qwk BuwK, qklIÌF aqy lgfqfr hmilaF dy iek pfsy cmkOr dI gVHI ivwc jMg ho rhI sI, bfvjUd, gurU jI aqy iswKF ny afpxy isDFqF dUjy pfsy srihMd ivwc iewk hor idl dihlf nfl koeI smJOqf nhIN kIqf. afÉrkfr DoKy dyx vflf aiDafie iliKaf jf irhf sI. Coty nfl idwqy gey surwiKaq rfh dy vfady qoN sfihbËfdy—sfihbËfdf Ëorfvr isMG jI aqy bfad gurU jI nUM afnMdpur Cwzxf ipaf. ies sfihbËfdf Pqih isMG jI—afpxI dfdI qoN bfad vfprIaF GtnfvF iswK ieiqhfs mfqf gujrI jI nfl ivCuV gey aqy mugl dy sB qoN drdnfk pr gOrvÈflI aiDafie aiDkfrIaF vwloN kYd kr ley gey. AunHF nUM bx geIaF. srihMd dy TMzy burj ivwc kYd rwiKaf igaf. cmkOr dI gVHI aqy vwzy sfihbËfidaF dI inwkI Aumr dy hox dy bfvjUd, sfihbËfidaF Èhfdq dI afsQf azol rhI. AunHF nUM Drm Cwzx dy ÈhIdI hÌqy dIaF sB qoN mhwqvpUrn Gt- bdly Dn-dOlq aqy afrfm dI pyÈkÈ kIqI nfvF ivwcoN iewk cmkOr dI gVHI dI jMg hY. geI, pr AunHF ny sfÌ ienkfr kr idwqf. zt ky KVHy hoxf, inaF dI rwiKaf krnI aqy ik afsQf, sfhs aqy swc dI qfkq hr qrHF dy Ëulm nUM mfq dy skdI hY. jdoN iswK ies hËfrF mugl sYinkF nfl iGry hoey, sRI gurU afÉrkfr AunHF nUM inrdeI qrIky nfl dIvfr mnuwKqf dI syvf krnI. pivwqr hÌqy dOrfn isr invfAuNdy hn, Auh goibMd isMG jI kuJ igxqI dy iswKF smyq iewk ivwc ijAuNdf icxvf idwqf igaf. ies duwKdfeI Kflsf pMQ dy adrÈF—swc, inaF, smfnqf CotI gVHI ivwc zt gey. AunHF nfl AunHF dy Ébr nUM sux ky mfqf gujrI jI ny vI ÈhIdI srbBOm snyhf aqy syvf—nfl afpxI vcnbwDqf nUM nvF vwzy puwqr, sfihbËfdf ajIq isMG jI aqy pRfpq kIqI. ieh qRfsdI iswK ieiqhfs dI sB ÈhIdI hÌqy df sMdyÈ isrÌ iswKF leI nhIN, sfihbËfdf juJfr isMG jI vI mOjUd sn. qoN drdnfk pr gOrvÈflI Gtnf bx geI. krdy hn. sgoN sfrI mnuwKqf leI hY. ieh isKfAuNdf hY sfihbËfdf ajIq isMG jI ny, jo ajy nOjvfn sRI gurU goibMd isMG jI: duwK, nyqRqv aqy ik afËfdI, afsQf aqy inaF leI sMGrÈ ieh ÈhfdqF sdIvF qwk mnuwKqf nUM pRyirq kdy ivarQ nhIN jFdf. sRI gurU goibMd isMG krdIaF rihxgIaF. avsQf ivwc sn, gurU jI qoN XuwD leI afigaf atwl hOslf PAGE 37

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«ÁÒ‹∆ È∂ “Ï≈‚ B” Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ «Ó‘È ’∆Â∆: Ú∞‰ “«ÈÓ” Á∆ ÈÚ∆∫ Ù∞¡ » ≈Â

Ú∞‰ ËÚÈ È∂ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “Ï≈‚ B” Á∂ √«‘-’Ò≈’≈ «ÁÒ‹∆ ÁØ√ªfi Á∆ ÍzÙ√ ≥ ≈ ’∆Â∆Õ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Áº«√¡≈ «’ «ÁÒ‹∆ ÁØ√ªfi È∂ «ÎÒÓ “Ï≈‚ B” Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ «Ó‘È ’∆Â∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ «ÈÓ≈Â≈Úª È∂ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ «Úº⁄ «¬º’ ÁÓÁ≈ ‡∆˜ ‹≈∆ ’∆Â≈, «‹√ È∂ Á∂Ù Ì◊Â∆ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆ Á∆ fiÒ’ «Á÷≈¬∆Õ Ú∞‰ ËÚÈ ‡∆˜ Òª⁄ √Ó≈◊Ó «Úº⁄ ÓΩ‹Á » √È, ‹ÁØ∫ «’ «ÁÒ‹∆ ÁØ√ªfi Ù≈ÓÒ È‘∆∫ ‘Ø √’∂Õ «¬√ Á∂ Ï≈Ú‹»Á, Ú∞‰ È∂ √‡∂‹ ÂØ∫

«ÁÒ‹∆ Á∆ «Ó‘È Á∆ ÍzÙ√ ≥ ≈ ’∆Â∆Õ Ú∞‰ È∂ «’‘≈, “«ÁÒ‹∆ È∂ “Ï≈‚ B” Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ «Ó‘È ’∆Â∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ Í∆Ú∆√∆ Á≈ «’Á≈ «ÈÌ≈ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ∫ ¿∞È∑ª ÚºÒØ∫ Ú∆ √≈«¡ª Á≈ Ë≥ÈÚ≈Á ’Á≈ ‘ªÕ” “Ï≈‚ B” Á∂ ‡∆˜ «Úº⁄ √≥È∆ «Á˙Ò, Ú∞‰ ËÚÈ, «ÁÒ‹∆ ÁØ√ªfi ¡Â∂ ¡‘≈È ÙÀµ‡∆ Á∂Ù Á∆ º«÷¡≈ Ò¬∆ ÒÛÁ∂ «Á÷≈¬∆ Á∂ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡È∞≈◊ «√≥ÿ Áπ¡≈≈ «ÈÁ∂Ù «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ BC ‹ÈÚ∆, B@BF ˘ «√È∂Ó≈ÿª «Úº⁄ «Ò∆˜ ‘؉ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘ÀÕ

«ÈÓ ’Ω ¡≈‘Ò»Ú≈Ò∆¡≈ È∂ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∆ Í«‘Ò∆ Í≥‹≈Ï∆ «ÎÒÓ “ÙΩ∫’∆ √Á≈” Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ Úº‚∂ ÍÁ∂ ”Â∂ ’ÁÓ º«÷¡≈Õ ¿∞‘ ‘∞‰ «‚‹∆‡Ò ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ”⁄ ¿∞ÂÈ Á∆ «Â¡≈∆ ’ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ ‹ÒÁ∆ ‘∆ ¿∞‘ «¬’ «‘≥Á∆ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘À, «‹√ È≈Ò ¿∞√ Á≈ ˙.‡∆.‡∆. ÍÒ∂‡Î≈Ó ”Â∂ ‚À«Ï¿± ‘ØÚ∂◊≈Õ «¬‘ ¿∞√ Á∂ ’∆¡ Á≈ «¬’ ÈÚª ÓØÛ Ó≥«È¡≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘À, «’¿π∫«’ ¿∞‘ ‘∞‰ ¤Ø‡∂ ÍÁ∂ ¡Â∂ «Ó¿±«˜’ Ú∆‚∆˙ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á «‚‹∆‡Ò √Í∂√ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ‹◊∑≈ ω≈¿∞‰ ‹≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬’ √»Â È∂ Áº«√¡≈, “«ÈÓ ¡≈͉∂ Íz≈‹À’‡√ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ’≈Î∆ «√ÒÀ’«‡Ú ‘ÀÕ Í≥‹≈Ï∆ «ÎÒÓ ÂØ∫ ‚À«Ï¿± ’È ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ¿∞‘ ’∞fi √Ó∂∫ ÂØ∫ ¡«‹‘≈ Íz≈‹À’‡ ÒºÌ ‘∆ √∆, ‹Ø ’‘≈‰∆ ¡Â∂ «’Á≈ ÁØÚª Á∂ «Ò‘≈˜ ÂØ∫ Әϻ ‘ØÚ∂Õ ¿∞√ ˘ ¡«‹‘≈ ’∞fi ’È≈ √∆ «‹√ ÂØ∫ ¿∞‘ Úº÷-

“≥◊” «Ò¡≈ ‘∆ ‘À Ó∂∆ «Ó‘È : ¡≈«¬Ù≈ ÷≈È ¡≈«¬Ù≈ ÷≈È «¬È∑∆∫ «ÁÈ∆∫ ¡≈«ÁºÂÔ Ë Á∂ «ÈÁ∂ÙÈ ”⁄ ω∆ «ÎÒÓ “Ëπ≥Ë” «Ú⁄ «¬’ √ÍÀÙÒ ‚ª√ ÍÚ≈ÓÀ∫√ È≈Ò √≈«¡ª Á≈ «Ë¡≈È ¡≈͉∂ ÚºÒ «÷º⁄ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ◊≈‰∂ ”⁄ ¿∞√ Á∆ √’z∆È Íz‹ Ø ∫À √ ¡Â∂ ¡À’√ÍzÀÙ≥√ Á∆ Ï‘∞ Â≈∆Î ‘Ø ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ ¡≈«¬Ù≈ È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ÁÓÁ≈ ‚ª√ ¡Â∂ ’≈ÈÎ∆‚À∫√ È≈Ò «¬‘ «√ºË ’ «ÁºÂ≈ «’ ¿∞‘ Úº‚∂ ÍÁ∂ Ò¬∆ Í»∆ Â∑ª «Â¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ÓÈØ≥‹È ‹◊ ”⁄ ¡≈«¬Ù≈ Ò◊≈Â≈ ¡≈͉∆ ͤ≈‰ Әϻ ’ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ √≈Ò B@AE ¿∞√ Á∂ ’∆¡ Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ ÷≈√ «√ºË

‘Ø «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ “«Ïº◊ ÏΩ√ AG” «Ú⁄ Ú≈¬∆Ò‚ ’≈‚ ¡À∫‡∆ Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ √π÷∆¡ª ”⁄ ¡≈¬∆ ¡≈«¬Ù≈ È∂ «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á «Íº¤∂ ÓπÛ ’∂ È‘∆∫ Á∂«÷¡≈Õ ‡∆. Ú∆. ∆˜ÈÒ «√È∂Ó≈, «¡≈Ò‡∆ ÙØ‹ ¡Â∂ «Ó¿±«˜’ Ú∆‚∆˙ ”⁄ ’≥Ó ’ ⁄πº’∆ ¡≈«¬Ù≈ ‘∞‰ Ó∂È√‡∆Ó «‘≥Á∆ «√È∂Ó≈ ”⁄ Ú∆ ¡≈͉∆ ÓΩ‹Á » ◊∆ Á‹ ’Ú≈ ⁄π’ º ∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ ‘≈Ò∆¡≈ «Ò∆˜ «ÎÒÓ “«’√ «’√ ’Ø «Í¡≈ ’Ø B” Ú∆ ‘ÀÕ ¡≈«¬Ù≈ ’«‘≥Á∆ ‘À «’ «Í¤Ò∂ ’∞fi ‘ÎÂ∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ ÷≈√ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ ¿∞√ Á∂ ÙÏÁª ”⁄ “«ÎÒÓ

Úº÷ Â∑ª Á∂ «’Á≈ «ÈÌ≈¿∞‰ Á∆ √ÓºÊ≈ «Á÷≈ √’∂, «¬√ Ò¬∆ ¿∞√ È∂ «¬’ ¡«‹‘∆ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ ⁄π‰∆ ‘À, ‹Ø Í»∆ Â∑ª ¡À’«‡≥◊ ”Â∂ Ï∂√‚ ‘ÀÕ” Áº«√¡≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘À «’ «ÈÓ È∂ «¬√ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ Á∆ Ù»«‡≥◊ «Í¤Ò∂ Ó‘∆È∂ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ ”⁄ Ù∞» ’ «ÁºÂ∆ √∆, ‹Ø ¡‹∂ Ú∆ ‹≈∆ ‘ÀÕ Ó∂’√ È∂ ’‘≈‰∆ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ ØÒ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ Í»≈ ‘º√ ω≈¬∆ º«÷¡≈ ‘À Í «¬‘ ˜» «’‘≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘À «’ ’‘≈‰∆ ¿∞√ Á∂ «’Á≈ Á∂ ¡≈Ò∂-Áπ¡≈Ò∂ ÿ∞≥Ó∂◊∆ Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ ¡«ÌÈÀ Á∆ ÈÚ∆∫ fiÒ’ Í∂Ù ’∂◊∆Õ √∆∆˜ ∆¡Ò Ò≈¬∆Î ‚≈Ó≈ ‘ØÚ◊ ∂ ∆, «‹√ ”⁄ ‘º√ ¡Â∂ √√ÍÀ∫√ Á≈ Ú∆ ÂÛ’≈ ‘ØÚ∂◊≈Õ ¿∞Ê∂ ‘∆ Ó∂’√ Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ «ÎÒ‘≈Ò ¿∞‘ «¬√ Íz≈‹À’‡ Ï≈∂ «˜¡≈Á≈ ‹≈‰’≈∆ √ªfi≈ È‘∆∫ ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∂ Í «¬‘ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ «ÈÓ Á∆ ˙.‡∆.‡∆. ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ”⁄ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ ¡À∫‡∆ √≈«Ï ‘Ø √’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÈÓ È∂ ¡≈͉≈ ’∆¡ ¤Ø‡∂ ÍÁ∂ ÂØ∫ Ù∞» ’∆Â≈ √∆Õ ¿∞√ È∂ ÎÀ«ÓÈ≈ «Ó√ Ó‰∆Íπ B@AH Á≈ «÷Â≈Ï «‹º«Â¡≈ ¡Â∂ Î∂«ÓÈ≈ «Ó√ «¬≥‚∆¡≈ B@AH Á∆¡ª ‡ΩÍ AB ÍzÂ∆ÔØ◊∆¡ª ”⁄ Ù≈ÓÒ ‘∆Õ ¿∞√ È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ¡«ÌÈÀ ’∆¡ Á∆ Ù∞¡ » ≈ ÙØ¡ “¤Ø‡∆ √Á≈È∆” È≈Ò ’∆Â∆ ¡Â∂ «¡≈Ò‡∆ ÙØ¡ “«Ïº◊ ÏΩ√ AF” ¡Â∂ “÷ÂØ∫ ’∂ «÷Ò≈Û∆ AD” ”⁄ «‘º√≈ ÒÀ‰ Ò¬∆ ‹≈‰∆ ‹ªÁ∆ ‘ÀÕ

“Ëπ≥Ë” ¡Â∂ “«’√ «’√ ’Ø «Í¡≈ ’»≥ B” Á≈ «‘º√≈ ω ’∂ ¡«‹‘≈ Òº◊ «‘≈ ‘À, «‹Ú∂∫ ÓÀ∫ «‹√ ⁄∆˜ Á∂ Ò¬∆ «Ó‘È ’∆Â∆ √∆, ¿∞‘ ‘ΩÒ∆-‘ΩÒ∆ ≥◊ «Ò¡≈ ‘∆ ‘À, ÓÀ˘ ¡≈͉≈ ’øÓ Í√øÁ ‘À¢

’È ‹Ω‘ È∂ ’∆Â∆ ’≈«Â’ ¡≈∆¡È Á∆ ÍzÙ≥√≈ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È ˘ «Ó«Ò¡≈ “Á ÏÀ‚√ ¡≈¯ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚” Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º «ÎÒÓ «ÈÓ≈Â≈ ’È ‹Ω‘ È∂ ¡Á≈’≈ ’≈«Â’ ¡≈∆¡È Á∆ ÍzÙ≥√≈ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞È∑ª Á∆ ’≥Ó ÍzÂ∆ ˜ÏÁ√ ’«Ó‡ÓÀ∫‡ ‘ÀÕ ’≈«Â’ ¡≈∆¡È Á∆ «ÎÒÓ “±≥ Ó∂∆ ÓÀ∫ Â∂≈, ÓÀ∫ Â∂≈ ±≥ Ó∂∆” Á≈ ‡z∂Ò «Ò∆˜ ‘Ø «◊¡≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ÓΩ’∂ ”Â∂, «ÎÒÓ «ÈÓ≈Â≈ ’È ‹Ω‘ È∂ ’≈«Â’ ¡≈∆¡È Á∆ ÍzÙ√ ≥ ≈ ’∆Â∆, ¿∞È∑ª Á∆ «Ó‘È ¡Â∂ «√È∂Ó≈ ÍzÂ∆ √Ó͉ ˘ √º⁄Óπ⁄ º ÷≈√ Áº«√¡≈Õ ‹Ω‘ È∂ «’‘≈, “’≈«Â’ «√¯ «¬º’ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ ’≥Ó È‘∆∫ ’Á∂; ¿∞‘ Í»∆ ‡∆Ó Á≈ «‘º√≈ ω ‹ªÁ∂ ‘ÈÕ” ’≈«Â’ È≈ «√¯ ¡Á≈’≈ ‘È, √◊Ø∫ «ÎÒÓ ˘ «Ï‘Â ω≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ «¬º’ √«‘ÔØ◊∆, ¡Â∂ ’¬∆ Ú≈ «¬º’ √‘≈«¬’ «ÈÓ≈Â≈ Ú‹Ø∫ Ú∆ ’≥Ó ’Á∂

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‘ÈÕ ’È ‹Ω‘ È∂ «’‘≈, “ÓÀ˘ √º⁄Óπº⁄ È‘∆∫ ÍÂ≈ «’ ’≈«Â’ ’ÁØ∫ √Ω∫Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ˘ ¿∞√ ÂØ∫ Á∂ ≈ A Ú‹∂, B Ú‹∂, C Ú‹∂, D Ú‹∂, E Ú‹∂ ¡Â∂ F Ú‹∂ «Ó√‚ ’≈Òª ¡≈¿πªÁ∆¡ª‘∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ ¿∞‘ Ò◊≈Â≈ ’≥Ó ’ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ” ’≈«Â’ Á∆ ÙÓ»Ò∆¡Â Ù»«‡≥◊ º’ √∆«Ó ȑ∆∫ ‘À; ¿∞‘ √≥◊∆ √ÀÙȪ, ¡À‚∆«‡≥◊ »Ó, ¡Â∂ «¬ºÊØ∫ º’ «’ Ó≈’∆«‡≥◊ ⁄⁄≈Úª «Úº⁄ Ú∆ √◊Ó∆ È≈Ò Ù≈ÓÒ ‘ÀÕ ’È ‹Ω‘ È∂ √Ú∆’≈ ’∆Â≈ «’ «¬√ Â∑ª Á∆ ’«Ó‡ÓÀ∫‡ ¡º‹ Á∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ «Úº⁄ Ï‘∞ ÿº‡ «ÓÒÁ∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞È∑ª È∂ ’≈«Â’ ˘ «¬º’ “Ù≈ÈÁ≈ «Ú¡’Â∆” Áº«√¡≈, ¡Â∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∆ √ı «Ó‘ÈÂ, ¡È∞Ù≈√È ¡Â∂ «√È∂Ó≈ ÍzÂ∆ √º⁄∂ «Í¡≈ ’≈È «ÓÒ‰ Ú≈Ò∆ √ÎÒÂ≈ Á≈ Í»∆ Â∑ª ‘º’Á≈ ‘ÀÕ

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Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ Á∂ «’≥◊ ÷≈È Ù≈‘∞÷ ÷≈È Á∂ ÍπºÂ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È ˘ «ÁºÒ∆ «Úº⁄ ¡≈ÔØ«‹Â «¬º’ Úº’≈∆ √Ó≈Ø‘ «Úº⁄ ¿∞√Á∂ ÙØ¡ “Á ÏÀ‚√ ¡≈Î Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚” Ò¬∆ √≈Ò Á∂ √ÚØÂÓ ‚À«Ï¿± ‚≈«¬À’‡ Á≈ Íπ√’≈ «Ó«Ò¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È Á≈ Í«‘Ò≈ ÙØ¡ “Á ÏÀ‚√ ¡≈Î Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º ” Ï‘∞ √ÎÒ «‘≈ ¡Â∂ «Ú¡≈Í’ Íz Ù ≥ √ ≈ Íz ≈ Í ’∆Â∆Õ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È ˘ ¡ÀÈ‚∆‡∆Ú∆ Á∂ «¬º’ ÍzØ◊≈Ó «Úº⁄ “Á ÏÀ‚√ ¡≈Î Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚” Ò¬∆ √≈Ò Á∂ √ÚØÂÓ ‚À«Ï¿± ‚≈«¬À’‡ Á≈ Íπ√’≈ «Ó«Ò¡≈Õ Íπ√’≈ Íz≈Í ’È ”Â∂ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞‘ √Ì ÂØ∫ Í«‘Òª ¡≈͉∆ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ “Á ÏÀ‚√ ¡≈Î Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º ” Á∂ ’Ò≈’≈ª, ⁄≈Ò’ ÁÒ ¡Â∂ ÈÀµ‡Î«Ò’√ Á≈ Ë≥ÈÚ≈Á ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∂◊≈, «‹È∑ª È∂ «¬º’ ÈÚ∂∫ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ Ú‹Ø∫ ¿∞√ ”Â∂ ÌØ√≈ ’∆Â≈ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ È≈Ò Ï‘∞Â

«Ó‘È ¡Â∂ √Ó͉ È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’∆Â≈Õ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È Á∆ Óª ¡Â∂ «ÎÒÓ «ÈÓ≈Â≈ ◊Ω∆ ÷≈È È∂ ¡≈͉∂ «¬≥√‡≈◊z≈Ó ”Â∂ ¡≈∆¡È ÷≈È ˘ Íπ√’≈ Íz≈Í ’È Á∆ «¬º’ ’«ÒºÍ √ªfi∆ ’∆Â∆Õ «¬√ Ú∆‚∆˙ «Úº⁄, ¡≈∆¡È ¡≈͉∆ Óª ˘ «¬‘ Íπ√’≈ √Ó«Í ’Á∂ ‘ج∂ ’«‘≥Á∂ ‘È, “«¬‘ Íπ√’≈ Ó∂∆ Óª Ò¬∆ ‘ÀÕ «’¿π∫«’ Ó∂∆ Óª ‘Ó∂Ù≈ ÓÀ˘ ’«‘≥Á∆ ‘À «’ ‹ÒÁ∆ √Ω∫ ‹≈, ÒØ’ª Á≈ Ó˜≈’ È≈ ¿∞‚≈¬∆∫, ¡Â∂ ◊≈Ò∆-◊ÒØ⁄ È≈ ’È≈Õ” «¬√ Ú∆‚∆˙ ˘ √ªfi≈ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂, ◊Ω∆ È∂ ¡≈∆¡È ˘ Íπ√’≈ «ÓÒ‰ ”Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ ÷πÙ∆ ˜≈‘ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂ «’‘≈, “Ë≥ÈÚ≈Á, ¡≈∆¡È, ÓÀ˘ √Ì ÂØ∫ ÚºË ÷πÙ∆ ¡Â∂ Ó≈‰ Ó«‘√»√ ’Ú≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆Õ ‘∞‰ √Óª ¡≈ «◊¡≈ ‘À «’ Â∞‘≈‚∂ √≈∂ Íπ√’≈ª ˘ º÷‰ Ò¬∆ «¬º’ ÈÚƒ ’Àϫȇ «‚˜≈¬∆È ’∆Â∆ ‹≈Ú∂¢

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                                                                                      

                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                       

                                                                             

 

                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                            

    

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Auhdf mUMh KuwlHf sI qy mwKIaF vV-vV inkl vFgMU sB nMU itwc smJdf. bws jMn kupwqI suQrf surU kr idwqf. cInIaF qy bfbf mMjy ‘qy bYTy sI, dy do not bwkrI dy kMnF ijwzy pihlF. gvfhI vfly rhIaF sI. cfry nUMhF puwq kOilLaF nfl lwgy bYTy Blf mfxs. bfby nMU cfh dI qlb sI. ipMz vwzf bfbf AuWiTaf qy Qfxydfr nMU boilaf milk sfhb idn bfby ny sFB ky rwKI sony dI Cfp pfeI, pUrI sI sVy-bly. iksy nUM bfby dI dyh prvfn nhIN sI. bfbf iewk pwqI dIaF rUVIaF pQknf ‘c phuMc ies vwzy bdmfsL nMU puwCo qF shI ik ies srIPL iqafrI nfl gvfhI vyly jwj nUM hwQ joV ky Pqih vYd BMblBUsy ‘c beI aYzf kI ho igaf twbr nUM igaf. soc irhf sI awj ikhVy Gr dI Dur kuwtxI. pirvfr nfl iehdf kI vMz ivhfr aY jo iehnF bulfeI, sfrI gvfhI TMZy mqy Tok ky idwqI. jwj koeI iswDy mUMh gwl nI krdf. Auh vwzy muMzy nUMh ipMz dIaf suafxIaF df gohy kUVy df tfeIm, bfby dy glL pY igaf. Qfxydfr ny puwiCaf dws Auey bfby dy ichn cwkr qy gwlbfq qoN pRBfivq lwg kol bYT igaf qy aPLsos krn lwgf. lih igaf ny iewk do mx df tokrf cuwkI afAuNdI vyK leI, qyrI kI vwt bMny df rOlf ies iewjLqdfr pirvfr irhf sI. dUjy pwK dy vkIl ny ijrh arMBI. bfbf mgroN aYzf GiqwqI sfnUM sfry twbr nUM kmlf bxfeI Ausny bfby nMU vI GuMz kwZ ilaf. bfby ny mwQy qy nfl. jvfb iehnF nfl sfzy twbr dI purfxI jdoN rokVf myry sfiel nUM idwqf qF qUM mOky ‘qy hfjLr rwiKaf. hoieaf kI, vYd dy puwCx qy vwzI nUMh sV hwQ rwiKaf qy Auhdy mUhry KHV igaf nI qMU nWQf hdOq hY Blvfn dwsx lugf ik ieh mno gvfAuNdy sI? jmF kol awT vIhF tnkf ky idwqy. qy hor kOx bl ky bolI hoxf kI sI, ijwdx df mMjy ‘qy ipaf ishuM dI nMUh aF puwCx qy aglI ny jvfb idwqf, nI, rOlf purfxf aY jI iehdy ‘c myrf Borf ksUr kol sI Aus mOky ‘qy, vkIl ny iPr suafl kIqf. aOh byby dy sMdUk nUM do ijMdy lf ky kuMjIaF nflLy nhIN bfbf myvf isAuN dI nMUh aF. bws qYnMU vyNhdF nI qy Blvfn Bolf ijhf bx igaf. hwQ bMHn ky jI pUrI proN sI bfby juafb idwqf. AuhnF df pqf nfl bMnH leIaF qy mYnUM kwlI nUM swd ky hOlI-hOlI sI afh ingHf nMU awg lwg geI. isafx nI afAuNdI, boilaf jnfb myrf dfdf cIny dI dfdI kwZ ky lY vgYrf dwso? vkIl ny iPr moVvF suafl puwiCaf. dwsx ligaf ik sMdUk ‘c QozI byby dy gihxy, Auh vyKlf qyry aflf vwzf Brf imilaf kcihrI igaf sI. Qfxydfr kuwJ kihMdf, bfbf AuWiTaf qy AuhnF dy vld df nF. dyKo jnfb asl ‘c Auh cFdI dy rupeIey, awDf ku syr sonf aY. QozI byby prsoN dfn isANu mKF hfkm ny vI slfm kIqI juwqI lfh ky Blvfn nMU kuwtdf Dwky mfrn lwgf EzF df zyrf sI. ipMz dI sLfmlft ‘c, AuhnF kol df Brf zfkU sI qy mrn qoN pihlF sfrI luwt Koh AuhnMU, vIry df nf bohVf aY bfbf, hF-hF bohVf jfh ho jf dUr sfiraF dI ingfh qoN aYzI sfAU sI do cfr idnF mgroN Auh hor iksy ipMz nUM cfly dI goJ QozI byby nUM dy igaf sI. qy AuhnUM aMgryjLF jvfn hI pltf Kf geI myrI bfby ny nihly ‘qy qy dfnI buVHI qy icwkV isWtx lwgf, JUTf , shurf pf gey. ijvyN Auh aksr krdy, bfby df juafb ny iek mukfbly ‘c mfr idwqf. dovF BYx BrfvF dihlf mfiraf. mY vI jf sfhb slfm kIqI qy koeI hor kuPr qolUgf. jfE sfry Gro GrIN iewQy sI. awCf hux AuhnF df pqf itkfxf dwso? vkIl ny myry kol vI Bol nf BMnHI. mrn lwgI mYnUM sfrf ipMz dwisaf afpdf, beI keI vfrI aYho ijhy bMdy bfjI pYdI aY. qy Blvfn df KihVf Cuzf idwqf qy suafl kIqf. bfbf hwQ bMnHI KVHf sI, jI hF Auh kuJ dws geI qy sB kuJ myry hvfly kr geI. qfeI kMm pY jFdf . Auhny dwisaf qyry bfry beI Blvfn bfby dI syvf ‘c hfjLr. gwlF krdy sI kfvF vflf pwqx pfr krky duafby hux myry mrn qoN mgroN ieh sB kuJ qyry kwlI df myrI BYx Qozy ipMz aY bVI myrI syvf kIqI jwt ny, jfx dIaF, AuDr ikDry hoxgy. mYN kI jfxF. mYN iewt aY, qUM dUjIaF kol ies gwl dI BfP nf kwZIN myrf tokry vflLI tokry dy Bfr Buwl pYr gwz KHV geI. srbn isAuN CU Cwpf vI kr lYNdf sI Buq pRyq vrgf gvfh Qozy pysL ho igaf. AuhnF nUM qusIN lwBo sLyr. mYnUM qyry ibnf iksy hor ‘qy ieqbfr nI. qUM ikwQy BfeI qUM ikwQy qyrI gvFZx myvI dI nMUh nMgF df, gvFZ ipMz iewk Gry nMUh ivwc ksr afAuNdI srkfr. jwj ny vkIl nUM ikhf qyrf gurU aY bfbf, rwjy-puwjy Gr dI DI aYN. bs myrf pYr DrqI ‘qy nf dI qyrI rIs nI kr skdI koeI sfry ipMz ‘co. sI. bfbf jf phuMicaf ksr vfly Gr. ijhnF dI cuwp krky afpxy sfiel nUM kho mfeI dy pYsy dyvy lwgy ieh sux ky, Auh idn qoN awj qwk inhfrIaF bfbf jI cfh pfxI pI ky jfeI. bws mY afh tokrf nMUh ivwc ksr afAuNdI sI. bfbf do idnF ‘c bhU nhIN qF kurkI dy hukm krdF huxy. bxf bxf ky KvfAuNdI rhI qy dUjIaF vI. mYN soicaf af sfhmxy vflI rUVI qy suwt dyvf. Pyr srbn ivwc afAux vflI sLYa df mfjrf smJ igaf sI. isAuN pwky imwTy dI cfh qy cfAuNdf-cfAuNdf imwsf acfnk bfbf mMjy qy bYTf JUMmx lwgf qy gfAux srbn bfby dI Aumr hux cVH geI sI. Auh bloN myrI vyKf-vyKI syvf krdIaF pr mYnUM kI pqf sI prfAuNTf Kf ky inkilaf. iesy qrHf bfby nyy qFgf lwgf, srbnf quMnk bFg nMU hvf mfrdI Dwky. Gr Gt igaf sI. Auhdy GroN pUrI ho cuwkI sI, nUMhF ik ies kMjr ny sfzy cfrF dy kMnF ‘c ieko mMqr bxf ilaf, pr hrIaF crn vflLf lMJ zMg qFgf dy sfry mMjy duafly BuMjy bYTy cOkI Br rhy sI. QoVy KrHvy suBfa dIaF. keIaF ny kihxf, srbn hux PUikaf sI qfkId krky ik sfrf kuJ qyrf ‘kwlI joVnf cfr idn Gry, GoVI nMU cwj df pfAuxf nf icr bfad bfbf boilaf qusIN afpxI nMUh nMU hr ikQoN hlvf mMzf CkU, qorf Pyrf krn jogf nI df. awj mry qoN jdoN sMdUk duafly hoeIaF qF Byd Auh hMB geI. iewk idn bfby nMU swq awT mkfx sfl pwQr dy mwQy nhI lfAuxf, asl khfxI bfbf irhf. awgy qF sO kOlLf kwCdf sI afQx qwk, pr KuwilHaf. ijMdy KolHy qF sMdUk ‘c iewk lfl ijhI jfx vflIaF qIvIaF iml geIaF svfrIafF. smJ igaf sI. rOlf cwkI pIhx df sI bhU dI ByqIaF ny kihxf iehdy kol pqf nI kI igwdV lIr ‘c purfxI iewt vlyHt ky rwKI sI. ijs nUM sony cfr ku koh jfky GoVI hMB geI. buVHIaF kfhlI cwkI Cuwt geI qy Gry TMZ Tzolf ho igaf . bfby isMgI aY, PMzrF co lYNdf aY. hux bfby nUM jy iksy dI dwsdf sI. suhfg ptrI ‘c ipwql dI surmydfnI krn, bws BfeI phuMcy smJo ikAu Qozy pYrF hyT sflF Br syvf krvfeI Aus pirvfr qoN. AuhnIN Gr afey gey qoN svwlf bxn bfry pqf lwgxf qF sI. asIN gihxy BfldIaF cFdI df rupeIaf qF awg mwcdI aY. GoVI aKIr vIhr geI, qYnMU vI idnIN ivafh jMn msF afAuNdI sI, bfby ny Tuwly ‘c Auhny Aus Gr df drvfjLf jf KVkfAuxf, pihlF kI zwbr pYsf vI nhIN imilaf. sfrf kuJ sux vYd pqf BFvy psLU aY bfbf GoVI nfl gwlF krn lwgf ivafh, ivaFdV dy ipAu hurI awT Brf, sfiraF pRfhuxy dy soihly gfAuxy, BfvyN AuhnUM jfxdf hovy jF AuWiTaf qy bfhr af ky hwsdf hoieaf sfiraF nUM qy qFgy qo AuWqr ky ipwpl mUhry hwQ joV ky zMzOq dI afdq sI ik jy seIN sbwbI lfl prI mMUh nMU nf. Pyr Gr dI moZx dy , suxlo Auey sfrf twbr, dwsx lwigaf. Auey aYvyN qF nI bfby nUM jugfVI krn lwgf. sfrIaF qIvIaF vI qFgy qoN AuWqr ky lwg jy Pyr KYr nhI qmfsLf KVHf kr idMdy qy sB idafl kOr ny dMdF qy ryh nI rwiKaf, ieh Gr kihMdy sI. Gry vI jugfV lf igaf jFdf-jFdf. bfby nMU puwCx lwgIaF ik mwQf ikAuN tykI jFdf df Kfx-pIx dUr kr idMdy. jMn rfq dI rotI Kfx bMnHx leI, iehdy isr ‘qy Qozf Gr aY. aYzI dfnI aYnf smF lMG igaf bfby srbn mry nUM pr awj ipwpl nMU. bfby ny awDIaF ku aWKF KolH ky jvfb geI. sfrI jMn ivCy koiraF qy bYT geI, rotI buVHI, iek idn mYnUM suPnf afieaf ik idafl kOr vI Auhdy Gr nUM jugfVI dy Gr dI awl pYNdI aY. idwqf, eyQy jo swcy mn nfl sLrDf suwKI jfvy Auh prIhI geI. ivaFdV df ipAu qy Auhdy sfry Brf iZwlI mwTI vfhvf mYN socI jfvF ik rwb nf kry jy ipMz dy iksy kony ‘coN puwC lo BfvyN.

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UPDATE - AbbyPD Investigates Overnight Shooting on King Road apzyt – aYbtsPorz puils (AbbyPD (AbbyPD)) vwloN ikMg roz ‘qy rfq smyN hoeI golIbfrI dI jFc jfrI Detectives from AbbyPD’s Extortion out of violence and Task Force continue to investigate crime, including spethis concerning public safety incident. cialized programs for On the evening of December 18th, youth, young adults, 22-year-old Gursewak Singh was and individuals atformally charged in relation to his risk of gang involvement, radicalization incident. to violence, and other Charge: On or about the 17th day of criminal behaviors.

December 2025, at or near Abbotsford, Anyone seeking asin the Province of British Columbia, sistance is asked to Mr. Singh did discharge a firearm into contact the Project or at a place, knowing or being reck- Disengage Helpline less as to whether another person was at 778-880-6610 or present in the place, contrary to Sec- visit www.abbypd.ca/ tion 244.2(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. extortion-project-disengage.

Mr. Singh remains in custody and is In addition, AbbyPD continues to colawaiting his next bail hearing on De- laborate closely with provincial and cember 23rd. federal partners. AbbyPD officers curToday the Abbotsford Police Depart- rently serve on the Provincial Extorment are releasing a photo of Mr.Singh tion Task Force, ensuring strong local following a determination that disclo- representation in the broader response sure is necessary in the public interest to this growing public safety threat. to assist with the investigation. This Anyone with information regarding image will help provide accurate in- this incident is asked to contact Abformation and may prompt additional byPD’s Extortion Task Force at 604witnesses, victims, or associates to 859-5225. come forward with relevant information surrounding Mr.Singh’s activities. Original Release: Public cooperation is vital in cases of Abbotsford, BC – December 18th, extortion, and this step reflects our 2025 – On December 17th at approxicommitment to accountability and mately 10:43 p.m., Abbotsford Police community safety.

Patrol Officers responded to reports of

“This arrest, and the work continually a shooting at a business in the 31000 being undertaken by the dedicated block of King Road. officers within AbbyPD, reinforces Upon arrival, officers confirmed that a that public safety is our top priority. shooting had taken place and promptly We will not relent in our efforts to shared critical details—specifically the protect our community from extortion, suspect vehicle’s description—with violence, and intimidation. Work- other on-duty units, including meming closely with our partners and the bers of AbbyPD’s Gang Crime Unit public, we will dedicate the necessary (GCU). No one was injured in this resources to bring those responsible incident. for violence to justice,” says Deputy During the response, a member of the Chief Daniel Culbertson Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog AbbyPD’s Internal Extortion Task Service (IPDS) alerted GCU officers to Force, operating under the name Op- a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle eration Community Shield, remains fo- description traveling eastbound on cused on disrupting and investigating Highway 1 near Whatcom Road. extortion-related events in Abbotsford.

This dedicated team works tirelessly to The driver, who was the sole occupant identify offenders and prevent further of the suspect vehicle, was arrested

by GCU officers without incident. He harm to our community. remains in police custody pending Through Project Disengage, Ab- charge approval by the BC ProsecubyPD is committed to intervention tion Service. and prevention. AbbyPD is offering support to individuals seeking a way Abbotsford Police File: 2025-54195

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From Sawmill Struggle to the Bench: A Punjabi Sikh Vice-Chair Reflects on Labour, Legacy, and Representation at BC’s Labour Board Always the social activist and dis- have all been active in advocating for before me, having a Vice-Chair who satisfied with the working conditions workers throughout the history of this understands these cultural nuances at the sawmill, Sahota, with the help province, and many continue to do helps parties accept that they've been of seasoned IWA business agent Shiv so. They have also become successful heard by someone who understands Singh Garcha- a pioneer in his own business owners and have established them and is familiar with their stories. right as a turbaned Punjabi Sikh union an influential presence as employers While not every Vice-Chair is going to business agent in the province in the across the province. be aware of every cultural nuance out early 1970s-attempted to unionize the When labour disputes arise and unions there, a Board that is diverse and made employees at the sawmill. After the and employers are unable to resolve up of qualified adjudicators ensures employer became aware of the union issues amongst themselves, many is- public confidence when members of organizing, Sahota and two coworkers, sues land at the Board. So why does the public see themselves represented Gurcharan Singh Chatha and Varinder it matter that a Punjabi Sikh is one in it. Further, a Board that is cognizant Singh Sarana, were dismissed. of the decision-makers at the Board? of the diverse experiences and perspec-

The union filed an unfair labour prac- Because having a qualified Board that tives of those who appear before it not tice complaint at the BC Labour Rela- is representative of the people who only helps create trust in the process, but it also helps create law and policy tions Board (the "Board") challenging appear before it matters. the dismissals, which was eventually While a Vice-Chair cannot make a that is informed by those experiences and perspectives. resolved. decision without being aware of the Over four decades later, in April 2022, law and policy related to the issues I'm certainly not the first-other racialI took my oath of office as a Vice-Chair before them, having cultural awareness ized Vice Chairs at the BC Labour Gurleen S. Sahota is currently a Vice- at the very same Board my father, Kal- about the issues or parties brings an Relations Board have come before Chair at the BC Labour Relations want Singh Sahota, had dealings with added benefit to the decision-making me and include Najeeb Hassan, Leah Board. His four-year appointment ends in 1978 as a new immigrant to Canada. process, and there is no substitute for Terai, Ritu Mahil, Jitesh Mistry, Koml lived experiences. At the end of the Kandola, Rene-John Nicolas, etc. And on March 28, 2026, and he is not seekAs you can imagine, the makeup of the day, the job of a Vice-Chair is to make I won't be the last either-Vice Chair ing reappointment.

Board is quite different now than what a well-reasoned decision based on the Bobby Sangha just started recently.

In December 1977, 27-year-old Kal- it looked like over four decades ago. I evidence, argument, law, and policy want Singh Sahota left Punjab, India, am nearing the end of my four-year ap- before them. The parties must also The Board is made up of an equal a place his family had called home pointment as a Vice-Chair at the Board, receive a fair hearing, be given an op- number of Vice-Chairs from the emfor numerous generations, and even- and I often think about how I ended up portunity to argue their case, and have ployer-side and the union side. This is to ensure that the Board is balanced. tually landed in Vancouver, Canada. here, and why it matters. their voices heard.

But balance requires more than just Not unlike many immigrants, he was South Asians, and in particular, PunI have presided over several cases what side of the bar one comes from. university-educated but his master's degree from abroad was not recognized jabi Sikhs, have a long history of where immigrants and newcomers A diverse Board matters because in in Canada. With limited job prospects, labour activism in this province. But to Canada have testified, and their order for an institution to continue to he moved in the summer of 1978 to they're not alone. Chinese, Japanese, evidence included subtle cultural ref- be seen as having credibility and inPrince George, BC, where he found Filipino, Middle Eastern, Mexican erences. And while nothing turned on tegrity, people need to see themselves work at a non-unionized sawmill. (and the list of immigrants goes on), these cultural references in the cases represented in it.

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In Loving Memory Of BfrI idlF nfl, asIN ÈnIvfr, 20 dsMbr, 2025 nUM nigMdr ("nykI") isMG iswDU dy dyhFq df aYlfn krdy hF. nigMdr nUM AusdI inwGI muskrfht, koml suBfa, jfnvrF pRqI ipafr aqy Ausdy pirvfr pRqI zUMGI ÈrDf leI Xfd kIqf jfvygf. AusdI idaflqf ny AuhnF sfiraF 'qy iewk sQfeI pRBfv Cwizaf jo AusnUM jfxdy sn.

Ausdf dyhFq aYbtsPorz hspqfl ivwc ÈFqI nfl hoieaf, Ausdy afly-duafly Ausdy aËIË sn. vYnkUvr, ibRitÈ kolMbIaf ivwc jnmy, nigMdr ny afpxy bcpn df bhuq sfrf smF pMjfb, Bfrq ivwc ibqfieaf. Auh 1964 ivwc kYnyzf vfps afey aqy kYmlUps, mYirt aqy loar mynlYNz ivwc vwK-vwK afrf imwlF ivwc kMm kIqf. 1981 ivwc, Auh aYbtsPorz ivwc sYtl ho gey, ijwQy Auh afpxI bfkI dI iËMdgI leI rhy. nigMdr dy ipwCy AusdI Drm pqnI, Ausdy iqMn bwcy aqy iqMn poqy-poqIaF hn.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Naginder (“Naikee”) Singh Sidhu on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Naginder will be remembered for his warm smile, gentle nature, love of animals, and deep devotion to his family. His kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

He passed away peacefully at Abbotsford Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Naginder spent much of his childhood in Punjab, India. He returned to Canada in 1964 and worked in Kamloops, Merritt, and various sawmills throughout the Lower Mainland. In 1981, he settled in Abbotsford, where he lived for the remainder of his life. Naginder is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, his three children, and three grandchildren.

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