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Happy New Year, Abbotsford!

As we welcome 2026, we do so with gratitude, hope, and pride in our community. Once again, our city has faced challenges—but once again, Abbotsford has shown its strength, compassion, and resilience. Neighbours helping neighbours, families supporting families, and a community that never stands alone. May the year ahead bring healing, stability, and brighter days for all.

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A year of fighting wildfires, building community resilience B.C. expertise helps lead future of wildland firefighting in Canada Since April 1, 2025, more than 1,350 Canada faced its second-worst season in and enhancing a national framework for wildfires burned an estimated 886,360 history of area burned, with more than wildfire resilience.

While less destructive than previous hectares of land in B.C. The 2025 season eight million hectares lost countrywide. years, the 2025 wildfire season still af- compared to the past five years: In 2025, the BCWS deployed person- Discussions included: fected people throughout B.C. nel and equipment to six provinces and building a stronger national strategy for 2024: 1,697 wildfires, 1,081,159 hect- one territory, deploying to more out-ofresponding to and preventing wildfire B.C. hosted the first National Wildfire ares burned province locations than any previous Symposium to outline a national leadlessons from the 2025 wildfire season in season, including: ership strategy that will shape wildfire 2023: 2,293 wildfires, 2,840,104 hectB.C. and across Canada ares burned resiliency in Canada Yukon unique insights in prevention, suppresThe Province continues to invest in a 2022: 1,801 wildfires, 135,235 hectares Alberta sion, recovery and adaptation year-round BC Wildfire Service, new burned Saskatchewan new investments into better technology technologies, and improved mitigation 2021: 1,647 wildfires, 869,300 hectares and equipment for wildland firefighting and prevention efforts Manitoba burned B.C. leading in research and innovation In 2025, the BC Wildfire Service 2020: 670 wildfires, 14, 536 hectares Ontario (BCWS) worked tirelessly with people burned B.C. is exploring new technologies, apNewfoundland and Labrador and communities to fight wildfires and proaches and research opportunities to build community resilience throughout Wildfires this season resulted in 42 Nova Scotia build safer, more resilient communities. evacuation orders, which affected apthe province.

This includes: proximately 2,600 properties and 91 In January 2025, the BCWS also sup“We’re coming off our second-worst evacuation alerts, which affected ap- ported California Department of For- research into the health impacts of estry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) wildfire smoke, ash and dust to wildland wildfire season in Canadian history,” proximately 6,950 properties. and the U.S. Forest Service in response firefighters said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. to multiple fires in California, includ2024: 51 orders issued, 112 alerts “From technology to equipment and ing the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes evaluating automated wildfire risk and training, all to protect people and com2023: 208 orders issued, 386 alerts fires. BCWS personnel contributed to fire growth modelling software to enmunities, the BC Wildfire Service has both management expertise and front- hance wildfire planning and response shown us that they are a global leader in 2022: 15 orders issued, 43 alerts line firefighting capacity as part of the studying the best ways to create wildfire work. Thanks to the dedicated 2021: 181 orders issued, 304 alerts ongoing commitment to mutual aid and FireSmart structures and communities members working tirelessly to fight the international wildfire response. threat of wildfire. In 2026, we will raise 2020: three orders issued, nine alerts Ahead of the 2026 wildfire season, the the bar even higher.”

National wildfire symposium Province will continue to identify new “People’s lives are increasingly be2025 B.C. wildfire summary ing impacted by the effects of climate Canada’s forests and communities are technologies and opportunities for betchange and we must be proactive in how facing increasingly severe wildfire sea- ter prevention and response. B.C. will Wildfires are a reality on the landscape we prepare for climate-driven emergen- sons that have devastated ecosystems, also continue to hire and train wildfire in British Columbia and across Canada. cies,” said Kelly Greene, Minister of displaced people and strained national personnel, and to research ways to build The Province is continuing to build on Emergency Management and Climate capacity. To meet these challenges, B.C. a safer, more resilient B.C. Through a the lessons learned by implementing Readiness. “Our first priority is to pro- hosted a National Wildfire Symposium range of research partnerships and a wildfire predictive technology, using tect people and ensure that communities that brought together national and in- commitment to innovation, the BC Wildnight-vision resources and working have the tools and resources they need to ternational experts, provincial, federal fire Service will continue to focus on the collaboratively with local, national and stay safe during emergencies.” and territorial governments, as well as health, wellness and safety of wildland international partners to ensure a more key industry and Indigenous partners firefighters, as well as the natural science with the goal of sharing best practices related to wildland fire behaviour.

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Tip: While biking and swimming are You can take simple, intentional steps to Bones also require boron, copper, manga- Plus, prunes contain polyphenols, which great exercises for your heart, they’re not support your bones. Learn more about supnese, potassium and vitamin K. You can act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory weight-bearing, so they aren’t beneficial porting bone health at californiaprunes.ca.

3 facts about protein to build your health knowledge

It’s no secret that protein is important for body can’t store protein like it stores carbs carbohydrates or fat. Basically, we use all the different amino acids your body maintaining health. It’s a part of every and fat, and can only use so much at once. more calories digesting protein than we needs. There are many helpful guides do digesting carbs or fat. bodily process, including building muscle on daily protein requirements out there, and creating antibodies. But when it comes You can help your body make the most It’s important to focus on protein quality. of your protein intake by spacing it out but you don’t need to be obsessed with to health, more understanding is always through the day. Try including protein better.

Protein is the building block for much of counting grams. Simply ensure you have a in every meal and have portable protein the body’s tissues, and it in turn is made high-quality source of protein at all meals, Abby Langer, registered dietician (RD), snacks like yogurt or Mighty Protein sticks up of building blocks, called amino acids. shares key protein facts to help Canadians when on the go.

There are 20 common amino acid chains. such as something fresh, with minimal make more informed food choices: It takes more to digest protein—and that’s Of those, nine are considered essential processing. because the body doesn’t produce them good.

Protein keeps you fuller for longer.

By getting the right kinds of protein, and so we have to get them in our diet.

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4 things you can do to support gut health Fermented foods such To support your overall health, your Include prunes daily as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, gut is an important place to start. A healthy gut plays a central role in California prunes offer a unique com- sauerkraut and miso digestion, immunity and even meta- bination of nutrients that support gut can contain live mibolic and mental health. While there’s health. They are rich in dietary fibre, croorganisms that can no single food or supplement that sorbitol and polyphenols, which sup- contribute to the health guarantees perfect gut health, science port healthy digestion and regularity: of your gut microbiome.

Evidence suggests that shows that consistent nutrition habits Dietary fibre helps support the diverregularly consuming can make a meaningful difference. fermented foods may inHere are four science-backed ways to sity of healthy bacteria in your gut. support your gut.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that draws crease microbial diverwater into your stool to help with sity and reduce markers Get enough fibre of inflammation. When biome is by limiting ultra-processed regularity. It may also act as a prebigrocery shopping, look for fermented foods, such as salty snacks, pastries Dietary fibre is one of the most imporotic fibre, which helps feed hungry foods that specifically say they contain tant nutrients for gut health. It supports and fast food. Drinking enough water regular bowel movements and main- probiotics in your gut and support the “live active cultures” or “live microor- also supports digestion by helping fibre ganisms.” tains the health of the gut microbiome, microbiome. do its job effectively. which is the community of trillions Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant Enjoy a healthy dietary pattern Supporting gut health is less about reof bacteria, viruses and fungi in your that may help encourage the growth of Gut health isn’t built on single foods striction and more about nourishment. digestive system. Getting enough fibre beneficial microbes in your gut. alone. It reflects your overall dietary By eating a fibre-rich, diverse diet that is linked to a more diverse microbiome, which is considered a marker of Clinical studies show that prunes im- patterns. Diets rich in minimally pro- includes prunes, fermented foods and a healthy gut. Many Canadians don’t prove digestive function and bowel cessed plant foods, healthy fats (such mostly whole foods, you can create get enough fibre; a good target is 25 to regularity, without harsh laxative ef- as those from olive oil, nuts and fish) an environment where your gut can and adequate protein are associated thrive. You can learn more about sup35 grams per day from a mix of veg- fects. with better gut health outcomes. An- porting gut health at californiaprunes. etables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, other way to benefit your gut micro- ca.

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Ways to slow down this holiday season The holidays can be a joyful but stress- already being off the schedule, and see families connect while ful time. It feels like there’s always if it would be a benefit to add it back learning something new somewhere to be, something to do, in. It can help make sure your family’s together. pressure to do it all and not enough schedules are serving them, and clear Simple activities can help time to do it in. But sometimes the out some valuable time. families bond, connect best thing to do is to stop, take a breath and take things slower. Here are some Make time for family activities. Family and unwind. Consider ways you and your family can ease up time is an important way to reconnect. having some family game Finding the time amid busy schedules nights, perhaps letting the this season: can be a real challenge—families often winner of a game pick the Take stock of your schedules. Every- have to consciously make the time. But next activity. Taking a neighbourhood walk as a one has commitments and activities it’s worth the commitment. family can help everyone that can fill up the entire week. While it’s important to socialize and to have Even TV time can be family time. slow down together, take fulfilling experiences, a schedule that Watching thoughtful or inspiring in some fresh air and exis too full can leave you feeling like programs together can turn a simple plore the community. together, you and your family can reroutine into a shared experience. Pubthere’s no time left to breathe. lic broadcasters such as TVO offer It’s easy to get swept up in the rush— One way to reset is to sit down, prefer- community-focused storytelling and slowing down often takes effort. But ably as a family, and go through every- educational programming that reflect it’s also worth that effort. By making one’s commitments. Treat each item as Ontario’s diverse voices, helping the time to do simple, fulfilling things set, recharge and reconnect.

Affordable ways to enjoy the winter season

Canada’s winters can feel long, es- limited time, so it’s important to plan is that it’s free to enjoy pecially if all you’re doing is waiting ahead a little to fit them into your plans. again. Nights in during the winter are the perfect for spring. But there are some simple, Having a great time outdoors in the affordable pleasures that can make winter doesn’t have to be elaborate. time to break out your old the season feel shorter, brighter and Going for a nighttime walk around the favourites—grab a board warmer. Here are some ways you and neighbourhood can be a great family or card game you haven’t your family can have fun all winter activity. The best time to do it is soon played in a while, and enjoy it around the table long, without breaking the bank: after a snowfall, when you and your together. family can enjoy the neighbourhood Find adventure outside. lights with every sound but your boots It’s also the perfect time There’s a lot of great activities to take crunching the snow muted—it’s a to restart an old favourite advantage of in winter, and many are unique experience that will stick with show or cozy up watching low-cost or free. Many communities everyone, especially kids. a movie you love. If you have free outdoor skating rinks open don’t have a copy laying The winter months might be long, but for the season. It makes a great outing Look for comfort and nostalgia at around, there are no-cost streaming ophome. for any time of the day. There are also tions available, like Pluto TV. It’s free that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun, a number of festivals to enjoy through One of the best things about the en- to watch and easy to access, which can the season—they’re only around for a tertainment you already have at home make finding a classic to enjoy simple. warm and comfortable.

Cold weather safety for older adults As temperatures drop across Ontario, sleeping areas and test them monthly, Never kick or strike the meter, and consider upgrading your insulation, avoid blowing or shovelling snow di- especially on any windows. older adults face increased risks from especially when clocks change. rectly onto it. Icicles above the meter cold weather. Staying safe and warm this winter starts with a few simple “Simple steps like keeping your meter should be removed to prevent dripping Have an evacuation plan in place. Create an emergency contact list and post clear and testing your CO alarms can water from freezing. steps. it near phones in your home, or save it make a big difference,” says Chris MiSchedule a furnace inspection. Make nor, an operations manager at Enbridge Set a safe indoor temperature. Seniors on your phone. Include your gas utilare more vulnerable to hypothermia, ity’s emergency number and make sure sure to use a certified HVAC techni- Gas. “Safety is the top priority.” even indoors, so set your thermostat to everyone in your home knows what cian. Natural gas-powered appliances like furnaces and fireplaces should be Make your gas system part of winter at least 20°C. If you use space heaters, to do if they smell gas—leave immechecked annually to prevent carbon maintenance. Keep your natural gas make sure they’re CSA-approved and diately and call from a safe location. monoxide (CO) buildup. It’s a colour- meter and appliance vents clear of placed away from flammable materiless, odourless gas that can be deadly snow and ice. You can use a broom or als. To help maintain your home’s Winter weather brings risks, but with if undetected. Install CO alarms near car brush to gently remove buildup, internal temperature more easily, a little preparation, you can be ready to meet it warmly and safely. or have a relative or neighbour help.

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This includes B.C.’s leadership in for British Columbians, which has To ensure businesses and business the new Canadian Mutual Recogni- delivered more than 2,000 regulatory improving access to skilled labour organizations can continue to provide tion Agreement, which breaks down amendments since 2016. This ongoing modernizing tax policy feedback to government, the Ease of interprovincial trade barriers, making work has made for easier and quicker calls for housing investment, climate Doing Business initiative and the Ease- it easier for B.C. businesses to sell interactions between businesses and action, innovation support and support Biz BC portal will remain open. This products across Canada, and for people government services, enhancing overall accessibility and convenience. feedback will support government’s to buy Canadian-made goods. for Indigenous businesses PAGE 21

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FOR SALE

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1779 Clearbrook Rd.

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Unit 105 Sold – 900 sqft

Unit 125 Sold – 1,350 sqft

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The Full Moon this week occurs in your sign. If there is any time to be noticed for something, it is now. The position you might want to take when it comes to any situation will be made quite clear by you. This won’t necessarily fit in with what others might want or expect, generating the need for them to reconsider.

You could suddenly begin to realise that somebody else isn’t planning to be as agreeable as you have presumed.

This may make you wonder about exactly what might be building up behind the scenes that might prove difficult. Focus on what gives you greatest enjoyment and any decisions you need to make in these directions.

Something you have been putting your energy into over the last 2 weeks might now require some rethinking, especially if you feel certain obligations take up too much of your time and might be better dropped.

Look at this as a first stage up to late October.

Developing greater personal freedom in the long term will be important.

There can be much to enjoy this week though there will be other situations that will provide some challenges.

You need to be creative with thinking or decision making to late October, especially if you are being put under pressure when it comes to the expectations of somebody else. Your focus will be to bring something to an end.

What is possible in the long term could become clearer, making you realise that what once seemed important might need to be rethought. This could be as a result of what someone else now wants or expects. You must not put your wishes to one side as there is the opportunity to fulfil those eventually, even if it is not obvious right now.

Don’t hesitate to either challenge or bring something to an end with somebody else if this will generate greater peace, balance or harmony to you on a personal level. This could bring some surprising things to the surface that you didn’t expect, making it necessary to rethink, to late September, the decisions you should make.

Your focus will move to finances to late September and this can have some sort of new beginnings attached, though this is a first stage. There could be final details you need to sort out so that you will be in a good position to handle any increase in responsibilities. The true position of somebody else could become more obvious.

You could come to the realisation, from now to late September, that it is better to scale down ideas you might have had late July to mid August to be able to take these things into the future successfully. Others might have bigger ambitions but you can be happier with small steps, allowing you to have a feeling of better control.

Somebody else could become surprisingly generous, which you might find hard to trust. When it comes to any definite decision making you need to take your time to late September. Matters will require careful contemplation especially in any situations where you need to scale back obligations rather than take new ones on.

You are in a position to late September to contemplate future plans and possibilities that you may have wanted from late July to mid August but could not finalise. You have the opportunity to engage with others and get a response. This could also have a lot to do with leaving the past behind up to 20th November so you can move on with a new life direction.

Something you thought had become evident since mid August where someone else’s decision making is concerned could again become more unknown to late September. It could be that they need to withdraw to make final decisions. These could involve taking your priorities into account as well as generating some sort of pleasure in life.

Interactions with other people can be pleasant on one hand but challenging on another when it comes to any situation where personal commitment from you is expected.

What should be aimed for in the long term can be communicated to late September, though this is a first stage. Winding things up is part of the process.

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How much does it cost to change someone’s life?

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Supporting a child’s education costs a full starter kit: books, What many children need is the op- surprisingly little. Sometimes, a small a backpack and a school Making sure a child has access to an portunity to learn. Across the world, gesture can create a ripple effect. uniform—which can give a child a many families are struggling with Donations enable organizations like sense of pride and belonging. $100 education can change the trajectory of poverty, conflicts and the inability to Children Believe to help support chil- can send a girl to school for an entire their life. When that happens, they can provide the basics. Imagine a child dren in communities around the world year, helping her stay in class and out carry the impact forward by the lives they touch and improve in turn. excited about school but unable to at- with education, opportunity and access of early marriage or child labour.

Ways to give back to your community this season

The holiday season, with its longer, short supply. By purchasing new items can find an organization that aligns colder nights, often highlights the to donate, you can help fill some criti- with your values. need in our communities. With that cal gaps.

Offer support to those around you. awareness comes a desire to help, but Look for volunteer opportunities. Community organizations are one way it can be tough to know where to start.

Volunteering can provide a sense of to give back, but you can also make a Here are some simple ways to spread accomplishment and the chance to difference even closer to home. Simple kindness: make a real impact in your community. acts–– clearing snow for a neighbour, Donate new, as well as used items. Community organizations and charihelping someone to carry their grocerOdds are, you have things at home that ties offer support in a wide range of ies or simply listening to a friend goaren’t being used, and that could make areas––from housing to food and media difference to someone else. Cleaning cal support, among others. Some, like ing through a tough time––can foster Small gestures of support can have a out your home and giving your things The Period Purse, make a difference a sense of belonging and strengthen much greater impact than you might a second life is a great feeling. But you both directly, by donating menstrual community connections. Sometimes, realize, even if you never see the outmight also consider buying things to supplies to those who can’t afford all it takes is showing someone that come for yourself. Whether it’s donatdonate. Clothing drives often collect them, and indirectly, by providing free they’re not alone, and that it’s safe ing your time, your resources or simply plenty of outerwear, but essentials like education to reduce period stigma. By to be open about what they’re going offering a listening ear, you can make socks and underwear are typically in looking around your community, you through. a real difference for someone in need.

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Why clean water is the gift of life

Most Canadians expect clean water. human body is made of water. But the thirst. Without clean water, children Turning on the tap each morning to implications of that fact aren’t always fall sick from preventable diseases, brush teeth, brew coffee, fill water bot- obvious. Water is an essential part of families spend hours walking to fetch tles or wash hands are automatic acts. many body functions, including regu- water instead of working or learning The water that makes them possible is lating temperature, protecting organs and students—particularly girls—miss woven into daily routines—invisible, and getting nutrients and oxygen to school. cells. but essential.

Making sure kids have access to clean For most people, water isn't something Clean water is even more important water takes support and action. Estabthat’s given much thought until it's for children. If someone’s dehydrated, lishing and maintaining a community’s gone. When there’s a boil-water ad- it can have wide-ranging impacts, in- access to clean water is complex, visory, a drought warning, a wildfire cluding on motor skills and cognitive especially in remote areas. There are washrooms and training local teams to or a burst pipe in the dead of winter, ability. In many developing countries, organizations, like Children Believe, maintain these vital systems for years suddenly every drop matters. It’s worth children struggle to get enough water who work with communities around to come. taking a closer look at just how much: and to access it uncontaminated. the world to build up the education, Clean water sustains life, but it also The body uses water for just about ev- In fact, one in four people globally still equipment and infrastructure needed unlocks potential. When it flows freely, erything. It’s a commonly known fact live without access to safe water, and to establish lasting clean water ac- so do opportunities for learning, health that about 60 per cent of the average the consequences ripple far beyond cess—drilling wells, installing proper and building a better future.

Tips for raising a media-smart family

Content is everywhere. Kids are grow- Older children can have more substan- conversation with them about it so they ing up in a fundamentally different tive conversations. Take TV as an ex- can start to build tools for engaging media environment than their parents ample: Try focusing less on what you more independently with those ideas, did—just like their parents before think of their favourite show, and more as well as the ideas of their peers, them. With media having such an in- on ways for them to look beyond what adults in their lives and even public fluence on children’s development, it’s they’re seeing. Talk with them about figures. more important than ever for families the creative decisions that went into the Turn screen time into learning time. to be media literate. Here are some story, characters, setting, outfits—who made those decisions, and why might In food as well as content, a balanced ways to start at home: they have chosen what they did? Try diet is a healthier diet. Educational Take time to discuss the media your asking how the show makes them feel. and community-focused programkids consume with them. Most kids en- That can be a jumping-off point for ming, such as that offered by public Helping your kids build their media joy it when their parents take an inter- discussing a show’s themes and ideas broadcasters like TVO, helps provide literacy can be a rewarding experience est in the things they enjoy. Make the and help your kids consider how they learning opportunities for both kids for everyone. Your kids can engage conversations can fun, not every child process them. and adults, while supporting acceswith their favourite stories on a new is ready to fully tackle the messages Encourage critical thinking and en- sible media across Ontario. Exploring in their media. Getting them thinking gagement with media. Encourage your a mix of content that informs, inspires level, while also getting valuable about what they watch is important for kids to think through the messages and and connects people can make screen practice in thinking for themselves and building media literacy. subtext in their content. Then open a time feel more enriching. forming their own views.

Family winter prep: Keep your home cozy and safe Winter weather can bring everything to ensure warm air circulates properly. buildup and avoid damaging the equip- so they’re aware of what it sounds from icy drafts to unexpected power Blocked vents can cause uneven heat- ment. like in the event of a CO emergency. outages, but winter safety is a family ing in your home and strain on your “Winter safety is a family affair,” says Create and review a safety plan with affair. With a few simple steps, you can furnace because it has to work harder Chris Minor, an operations manager at your children, share the appropriate keep your home warm and your loved to keep your home warm.

Enbridge Gas. “From heating and hot ones protected.

On sunny days, open curtains to let water to cooking and laundry, natural emergency contacts with them and Start with education. Teach everyone natural light help warm your home. gas plays a key role in your home’s review what to do in case of a power in the home what natural gas smells Close vents and doors in unused rooms comfort. Teaching your family about outage or gas leak. like (similar to rotten eggs) and what to save energy. Draft stoppers can help natural gas safety and keeping your to do if they detect it. Everyone should seal off spaces like guest bedrooms or meter clear are simple ways to help By having a plan in place and followprotect your household all season know to leave the house immediately basements. ing some regular maintenance, you can long.” and call the gas utility from a safe Stay on top of outdoor maintenance. have some peace of mind in keeping location.

Make sure your natural gas meter and Create a winter safety checklist with Focus on efficiency. Keep heating appliance vents are clear of snow and your kids. Involve your kids in the test- your family safe and warm during the vents clear of furniture, rugs and toys ice. Use a broom to gently remove ing of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms winter.

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

                                                                                                     

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

         

                                                                                                                                                                                           

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                                                                                                                                                         

                                                       

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‹≈È∑Ú∆ ’Í» ω∆ «È¿± ÏÀÒ∂∫√ Á∆ Í«‘Ò∆ Ì≈Â∆ Ïzª‚ ¡≥ÏÀ√‚ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ ¡Á≈’≈≈ ‹≈È∑Ú∆ ’Í» ◊ÒØÏÒ ¡ÀÊÒÀ«‡’ Ïzª‚ «È¿± ÏÀÒ∂∫√ Á∆ Í«‘Ò∆ Ì≈Â∆ Ïzª‚ ¡≥ÏÀ√‚ ω ◊¬∆ ‘ÀÕ B@BE «Úº⁄ Ù’Â∆Ù≈Ò∆ ¡Â∂ ÍzÌ≈ÚÙ≈Ò∆ ÍzÁÙȪ È≈Ò ¡≈͉∆ Ï‘∞ͺ÷∆Â≈ ¡Â∂ √’z∆È ÓΩ‹»Á◊∆ Á∆ ÍπÙ‡∆ ’È ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ‹≈È∑Ú∆ ’Í» ‘∞‰ «√È∂Ó≈ ÂØ∫ Í∂ ¡≈͉∂ ÍzÌ≈Ú ˘ ÚË≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ ‹≈‘ÈÚ∆ ’Í» ˘ ◊ÒØÏÒ ¡ÀÊÒÀ«‡’ Ïzª‚ «È¿± ÏÀÒ∫∂ √ Ò¬∆ Í«‘Ò∆ Ì≈Â∆ Ïzª‚ ¡≥Ï√ À ‚ Ú‹Ø∫ ÿث٠’∆Â≈ «◊¡≈ ‘À, ‹Ø «’ Ì≈Â∆ Ï≈˜≈ ”Â∂ Ïzª‚ Á∂ ÚËÁ∂ ÎØ’√ «Úº⁄ «¬º’ Ó‘ºÂÚÍ»È Ó∆Ò ÍºÊ ‘ÀÕ ‹≈È∑Ú∆

“Â∞‘≈‚∆ «√¯ ÓΩ‹Á» ◊∆ ‘∆ ’≈¯∆ ‘À” :ÍzÌ≈√ Áº÷‰ Ì≈Â∆ «ÎÒÓª Á∂ ÓÀ◊≈√‡≈ ÍzÌ≈√ È∂ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “«Á ≈‹≈ √≈Ï” Á∂ «¬º’ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ Íz∆-∆Ò∆˜ ¬∆ÚÀ∫‡ ÁΩ≈È Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º Á∂ «Áº◊‹ ¡Á≈’≈ √≥‹∂ ÁºÂ Á∆ Â≈∆¯ ’∆Â∆ ‘ÀÕ ‘ÀÁ≈Ï≈Á «Úº⁄ ‘ج∂ «¬√ ËÓ≈’∂Á≈ √Ó≈◊Ó «Úº⁄ ‘˜≈ª ÍzÙ√ ≥ ’ª Á∆ Ì∆Û È∂ Ó≈‘ΩÒ ˘ Ï∂‘Á º ‹ØÙ∆Ò≈ ω≈ «ÁºÂ≈Õ ÒßÏ∂ √Ó∂∫ Ï≈¡Á ‹ÈÂ’ ÂΩ ”Â∂ Ș ¡≈¬∂ ÍzÌ≈√ È∂ √‡∂‹ ”Â∂ ÍzÙ√ ≥ ’ª È≈Ò «ÁÒ Á∆¡ª ◊ºÒª √ªfi∆¡ª ’∆Â∆¡ªÕ √≥‹∂ ÁºÂ Ï≈∂ ◊ºÒ ’«Á¡ª ÍzÌ≈√ ’≈Î∆ ÍzÌ≈«Ú Ș ¡≈¬∂Õ ¿∞È∑ª È∂ «’‘≈, “√≥‹∂ √, Â∞‘≈‚∆ «√¯ √’z∆È ”Â∂ ÓΩ‹Á » ◊∆ ‘∆ ’≈¯∆ ‘ÀÕ ‹ÁØ∫ ’Òؘ-¡ºÍ Ù≈‡ Â∞‘≈‚∂ ”Â∂ ¡≈¿πªÁ≈ ‘À, ª Í»≈ Î∂Ó Â∞‘≈‚≈ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ≈ ‘À”Õ ÍzÌ≈√ È∂ «¬‘ Ú∆

÷πÒ≈√≈ ’∆Â≈ «’ ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞‘ ‚«Ï≥◊ ÁΩ≈È √≥‹∂ ÁºÂ Á∂ √∆È Á∂÷ ‘∂ √È, ª ¿∞‘ «¬≥È∂ ÍzÌ≈«Ú ‘ج∂ «’ ¡≈͉∂ ÷πÁ Á∂ √∆È Ú∆ Ì∞ºÒ‰ Òº◊ ͬ∂ √ÈÕ «¬‘ Ì≈ Á∆ √Ì ÂØ∫ Úº‚∆ ‘≈-ÎÀ∫‡√ ∂ ∆ «ÎÒÓ Áº√∆ ‹≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ ÍzÌ≈√ ¡Â∂ √≥‹∂ ÁºÂ ÂØ∫ «¬Ò≈Ú≈ ÏØÓÈ «¬≈È∆, Ó≈Ò«Ú’≈ ÓØ‘ÈÈ, «ÈË∆ ¡◊Ú≈Ò ¡Â∂ «Ë∆ ’∞Ó≈ ¡«‘Ó Ì±«Ó’≈Úª Ș ¡≈¿∞‰◊∂Õ “«Á ≈‹≈ √≈Ï” «ÎÒÓ @I ‹ÈÚ∆ B@BF ˘ «‘≥ Á ∆, Â∂ Ò ◊» , «ÓÒ, ’≥ È Û ¡Â∂ Ó«Ò¡≈ÒÓ Ì≈Ù≈Úª «Úº⁄ Í»∂ Ì≈ «Úº⁄ «Ò∆˜ ‘؉ Ò¬∆ «Â¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ÍzÌ≈√ Á∆¡ª ◊ºÒª ÂØ∫ √≈¯ ‘À «’ √≥‹∂ ÁºÂ Á≈ «’Á≈ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ Á≈ √Ì ÂØ∫ Úº‚≈ ¡≈’Ù‰ ‘؉ Ú≈Ò≈ ‘ÀÕ

ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ”⁄ Ó√ ‘∆ : Ù∆Ò∆Ò≈ Ùz∆Ò∆Ò≈ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ÍØ√‡ Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ ¬∂.¡≈¬∆. Áπ¡≈≈ ω≈¬∂ ◊¬∂ ‚∆ÍÎ∂’ ÎØ‡Ø ¡Â∂ Ú∆‚∆˙ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ¡≈Ú≈˜ ¿∞·≈¬∆ ‘À Õ «¬√ Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ Ó«‘Ò≈Úª Á∂ √ÈÓ≈È ˘ ·∂√ Í‘∞⁄ ≥ ≈¬∆ ‹≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «‹√ È≈Ò √z∆Ò∆Ò≈ ’≈Î∆ ◊∞√ º ∂ ”⁄ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «¬√ √Óº«√¡≈ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ «¬’ ÒßÏ∆-⁄ΩÛ∆ ÍØ√‡ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ Ù∂¡ ’∆Â∆Õ√z∆ Ò∆Ò≈ È∂ «Ò«÷¡≈, “ÓÀ∫ ‘ºÊ ‹ØÛ ’∂ ‘ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ Ô»˜ ˘ Ï∂ÈÂ∆ ’Á∆ ‘ª «’ ¬∂.¡≈¬∆. ÂØ∫ ω∆ Ï’Ú≈√ ˘ √ÍØ‡ È≈ ’ØÕ ‡À’È≈ÒØ‹∆ Á∆ ÚÂØ∫ ’È ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∆ ◊Ò ÚÂØ∫ ’È ”⁄ Î’ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈ ‘ÀÕ Ó∂∆ ≈¬∂ ”⁄ ‡À’ÈØÒ≈‹∆ Á∆ Âº’∆ È≈Ò «˜≥Á◊∆ ¡≈√≈È ‘؉∆ ⁄≈‘∆Á∆ ‘À, È≈ «’ ÓπÙ’Ò Õ”Ùz∆ Ò∆Ò≈ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «Ò«÷¡≈, “‘ ÒÛ’∆ «’√∂ Á∆ Ï∂‡∆, ÍØÂ∆, ÌÀ‰, ÁØ√ ‹ª ’∞Ò∆◊ ‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ÀÕ «Î ⁄≈‘∂ ¿∞‘ ¡≈‡ Á∂ ÍzØÎÀÙÈ ˘ ⁄π‰∂, «ÎÒÓ «¬≥‚√‡∆ Á≈ «‘º√≈ ω∂Õ √≈˘ ¿∞√ Á∂ Ò¬∆ ¡«‹‘≈ Ó≈‘ΩÒ Ï‰≈¿∞‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘À, ‹Ø √π«º ÷¡Â ‘ØÚ∂ Õ ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∂ ÙÀ«‚¿±Ò Á∆ Ú‹∑≈ È≈Ò ¡≈ÈÒ≈¬∆È ⁄∆˜≈ ”Â∂ Ș È‘∆∫ º÷ Í≈¿πªÁ∆‘À Í Ó∂∂ Ù∞Ì º «⁄≥Â’ª È∂ ÓÀ˘ «¬√ Ï≈∂ Áº«√¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ∫ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∆ Ù∞’◊∞‹≈ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ˘ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ ⁄∆˜ª ˘ ‘Ò’∂ ”⁄ «Ò¡≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ”⁄ Ó√ ‘∆ Í ¬∂.¡≈¬∆. ‚∆ÍÎ∂’ Ï‘∞ ÍzÙ ∂ ≈È ’È Ú≈Ò≈ Ó≈ÓÒ≈ ‘ÀÕ” “ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∂ √≈Ê∆ √≈Ê∆¡ª ˘ Ú∆ «¬√ ÁΩ ”⁄Ø∫ ◊∞˜Á∂ Á∂÷ ‘∆ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ∫ √≈«¡ª ÚºÒ∫Ø ◊ºÒ ’ ‘∆ ‘ªÕ «¬º˜Â ¡Â∂ √«Â’≈ È≈Ò ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∂ ÁÙ’ª ”Â∂ ÌØ√≈ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂, ÓÀ∫ Ï∂ÈÂ∆ ’Á∆ ‘ª «’ Â∞√∆∫ «’Í≈ ’ ’∂ √≈‚≈ √ÓÊÈ ’ØÕ ‘∞‰ ¡«Ë’≈∆ ¡º◊∂ Á∆ ’≈Ú≈¬∆ ’È◊∂Õ”

’Í» ¿∞Ȫ∑ ÓπÒ º ª ˘ Á√≈¿πªÁ∆ ‘À ‹Ø «È¿± ÏÀÒ∫∂ √ «ÚÙÚ ÍºË ”Â∂ ¿∞ÂÙ≈«‘ ’Á≈ ‘À: ÍzÓ≈«‰’Â≈, Ò⁄’Â≈ ¡Â∂ «ÚÙÚ≈√Õ ’≈È√ «ÎÒÓ ÎÀ√‡∆ÚÒ ¡Â∂ ‡Øª‡Ø «¬≥‡ÈÀÙÈÒ «ÎÒÓ ÎÀ√‡∆ÚÒ Ú◊∂ ¡≥Â≈Ù‡∆ ÍÒ∂‡Î≈Óª ”Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∆ Í∂Ù’≈∆ È∂ ¿∞√˘ «ÚÙÚ«Ú¡≈Í∆ ¡Í∆Ò Á∂ È≈Ò «¬º’ √Ó’≈Ò∆ Ì≈Â∆ ¡≈Ú≈˜ Ú‹Ø ∫ √Ê≈«Í ’∆Â≈ ‘ÀÕ‹≈‘ÈÚ∆ ’Í» È∂ «’‘≈, “ÓÀ∫ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ «È¿± ÏÀÒ∂∫√ Á∆ ÈÚ∆ÈÂ≈ ÍzÂ∆ Ú⁄ÈϺËÂ≈ ¡Â∂ «Ú¡’Â∆◊ÂÂ≈ Á≈ ‹ÙÈ ÓÈ≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ ÍzÙ≥√≈ ’∆Â∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ «¬º’ ¡«‹‘≈ Ïzª‚ ‘À ‹Ø Â∞‘≈˘ ¡≈͉∆ ’‘≈‰∆ ˘ ¡Í‰≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ Íz∂« ’Á≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ «¬‘ Ó∂∂ È≈Ò ‚±≥ÿ≈¬∆ È≈Ò ◊»≥‹Á≈ ‘ÀÕ Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆ ÎÀÙÈ ¡Â∂ Â≥Á∞√Â∆ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ ¡≈͉∂ ¡≈Í ÍzÂ∆ √º⁄∂ «‘‰ Ï≈∂ ‘∂ ‘È, ¡Â∂ «È¿± ÏÀÒ∫∂ √ ÓÀ˘ ¿∞√ «ÚÙÚ≈√ ¡Â∂ ÍzÓ≈«‰’Â≈ ˘ Íz◊‡ ’È Á≈ ÓΩ’≈ «Á≥Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ∫ «È¿± ÏÀÒ∂∫√ Í«Ú≈ Á≈ «‘º√≈ Ï‰È ”Â∂ √ÈÓ≈«È ӫ‘√»√ ’ ‘∆ ‘ª ¡Â∂ «¬√ Ô≈Â≈ Ò¬∆ ¿∞ÂÙ≈«‘ ‘ªÕ”

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ÁπÈ∆¡≈ Ì Á∂ ’¬∆ ’Ò≈’≈ª È∂ √≈¿±Á∆ ¡Ï «Ú⁄ ¡‰‹≈‰∂ «Ú⁄ ‘∆ «’¿π∫ È≈ ‘؉, √Ì √‘∆ ¡≈ÔØ«‹Â «¬’ «ÎÒÓ ÎÀ√‡∆ÚÒ «Ú⁄ «‘º√≈ «Ò¡≈Õ ¡ÀÙÚ«¡≈ √ÈÕ ‹ÁØ∫ ÓÀ∫ √πÁ ≥ Â≈ Óπ’≈ÏÒ≈ «‹º«Â¡≈, ≈¬∂ Ϻ⁄È È∂ Ú∆ √≈«¡ª Á≈ «Ë¡≈È ¡≈͉∂ ÚºÒ «÷º«⁄¡≈, ª ‘ ’ج∆ Íπº¤Á≈ √∆ «’ «ÎÒÓª «Ú⁄ ‘≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º √‡≈ ‚’؇≈ ‹Ω‘È√È È≈Ò Íz≈‹À’‡ ⁄π‰Á∂ √Ó∂∫ ¡≈͉∆ Ó∂∆ Úº‚∆ Ù∞»¡≈ ’∆ ‘ØÚ∂◊∆Õ ÓÀ˘ Ô≈Á ‘À ¡Á≈’≈∆ Á∂ ‘∞È ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∂ ¡≈ÂÓ«ÚÙÚ≈√ Ï≈∂ ⁄⁄≈ «’ Ó‰∆ ÂÈÓ È∂ «’‘≈ √∆, “«¬»Ú” ¡√Ò «Ú⁄ «¬’ Òª⁄ ’∆Â∆Õ ¿∞ √ È∂ Áº « √¡≈ «’ ¿∞ ‘ Í»  ∆ √ͺ Ù ‡Â≈ ¡Â∂ «ÎÒÓ È‘∆∫ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ «¬’ «ÎÒÓ ‘À, «¬’ ’‘≈‰∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ ¡ÀÙÚ«¡≈ ¡≈ÂÓ«ÚÙÚ≈√ È≈Ò √«’z͇ª ⁄π‰Á∆ ‘À, «¬√ Ò¬∆ ¿∞‘ ’Á∂ ˘ Òª⁄ ’È Ò¬∆ È‘∆∫ ‘ÀÕ ¡Â∂ ÓÀ∫ «’‘≈, “Ú≈‘, «¬‘ ¿∞‘ «ÎÒÓ Ú∆ ¡√πº«÷¡Â Ó«‘√»√ È‘∆∫ ’Á∆Õ Óª Ï‰È ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ‘À, ‹Ø ÓÀ∫ ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ ‘ªÕ” «’¿π∫«’ «¬‘ ¿∞‘ «ÎÒÓ ‘À, «‹√ Á≈ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ «Ú⁄ ¡≈¬∆¡ª ÂÏÁ∆Ò∆¡ª Ï≈∂ ÏØÒ«Á¡ª ÓÀ∫ «‘º√≈ ωÈ≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ √∆Õ” ¡ÀÙÚ«¡≈ È∂ «’‘≈, “ÓÀ˘ Ô≈Á ‘À ¡ÀÙÚ«¡≈ È∂ «’‘≈, “ÓÀ∫ ¡≈«Ë¡≈ Á∆ Á∂÷Ì≈Ò ’È ¡Â∂ “Á∂ÚÁ≈√” ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á, ¡«‹‘≈ Ó«‘√»√ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈ √∆ «’ √Ì ’∞fi ¡≈͉∂ ¡«ÌÙ∂’ È≈Ò «‘‰ «Ú⁄ «¬≥È∆ ∞ºfi∆ ‘ج∆ ‘ª «’ Ì≈Ú∂∫ ÓÀ∫ ’ج∆ «√÷ ”Â∂ Í‘∞⁄ ≥ «◊¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ÒØ’ Íπ¤ º Á∂ √È, ¡◊Ò∆ Úº‚∆ «ÎÒÓ ’∆ «ÎÒÓ √≈¬∆È È‘∆∫ ’Á∆, ÓÀ˘ ¡√π«º ÷¡Â Ó«‘√»√ È‘∆∫ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈Õ ‘À?” «’¿π∫«’ “Á∂ÚÁ≈√” ÂØ∫ Úº‚∆ ’∆ ‘Ø √’Á∆ ‘À? ¡Â∂ ÓÀ∫ «±Í‰Ø «¬‘ Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆ ’Á∂ Ú∆ Íz∂‰≈ Á≈ √Ø ȑ∆∫ «‘≈Õ ÓÀ˘ Òº◊Á≈ ÿØÙ È≈Ò “⁄Ø’ Ï≈Ò∆” ’∆Â∆Õ ÓÀ∫ √Ø«⁄¡≈, “Ú≈‘! «’≥È∆ √Ø‘‰∆ ‘À «’ ¡√πº«÷¡Â Ó«‘√»√ È≈ ’È≈ Ó∂∆ ¡√Ò∆ ͤ≈‰ ‘ÀÕ ’‘≈‰∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ ¿∞‘ «ÎÒÓ ‘À, ‹Ø ÓÀ∫ ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ªÕ” «¬√ Ò¬∆ «¬‘ ’Á∂ Ú∆ Ó∂∂ ÎÀ√«Ò¡ª ˘ ÍzÌ≈«Ú ȑ∆∫ ’Á≈Õ Â∞‘≈‚∂ «¬√ ¡Ê «Ú⁄, «¬‘ √Ì Í«‘Òª ÂØ∫ ÔØ‹È≈ÏºË È‘∆∫ √∆ ‹ª ¡≈Ò∂-Áπ¡≈Ò∂ Ï‘∞ √≈∆¡ª ¡≈Ú≈˜ª Â∞‘≈‚∂ «ÁÓ≈◊ «Ú⁄ Ù≈«¬Á «¬‘∆ ¿∞‘ √Â≈ ‘À, ‹Ø ÓÀ˘ ¡Í‰≈¿∞‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘À, ÓÀ˘ ¡≈ √’Á∆¡ª ‘È ¡Â∂ ’¬∆ Ú≈ Â∞‘≈‚∆¡ª ⁄؉ª ˘ ÍzÌ≈«Ú ȑ∆∫ ÍÂ≈Õ Í ‘∞‰ º’ Á∂ √¯ Ò¬∆, ÓÀ∫ Ë≥ÈÚ≈Á∆ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ˘ ’ √’Á∆¡ª ‘È, Í Ó∂∂ È≈Ò ¡«‹‘≈ ’Á∂ È‘∆∫ ‘Ø«¬¡≈Õ” Â∞‘≈‚≈ «Í¡≈, Â∞‘≈‚≈ √ÓÊÈ ¡Â∂ «¬≥‚√‡∆ «Ú⁄ Íz«ÂÌ≈ ¡ÀÙÚ«¡≈ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈, “Ó∂∂ √≈∂ ’∆¡ ÎÀ√Ò∂, Ì≈Ú∂∫ ¿∞‘ Á≈ √ÓÊÈ «Ó«Ò¡≈ ‘ÀÕ.

“«ÈªÙ∆ ◊Ø«¬Ò” Á∂ ØÓª√ Á∂ ⁄⁄∂ «ÈªÙ∆ ◊Ø«¬Ò «¬È∑∆∫ «ÁÈ∆∫ ¡≈͉∂ ’≥Ó Á∂ È≈Ò-È≈Ò «Èº‹∆ ‹∆ÚÈ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ Ú∆ ⁄⁄≈ ”⁄ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∂ ˘ ’Ø-√‡≈ ¡ÌÀ ÚÓ≈ È≈Ò «ÎÒÓ Á∂÷‰ ◊¬∆, «‹√ Á∆ Â√Ú∆ ¿∞√ È∂ ÙØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ √ªfi≈ ’∆Â∆Õ ¡ÌÀ ÚÓ≈ ˘ «ÎÒÓ “Óπ≥‹Ô≈” ¡Â∂ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ “«Á ÎÀ«ÓÒ∆ ÓÀÈ B” «Ú⁄ ÷≈√ ͤ≈‰ «ÓÒ∆ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ ’ØÒ ’¬∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∂ Íz≈‹À’‡ Ú∆ ‘ÈÕ «Í¤Ò∂ ’∞fi √Ó∂∫ ÂØ∫ ÁØÚª Á∆ È∂ÛÂ≈ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ⁄⁄≈ ⁄ºÒ ‘∆ ‘À, «’¿π∫«’ ¿∞Ȫ∑ ˘ ¡’√ «¬’º·∂ Á∂«÷¡≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ ’∞fi «ÍØ‡√ Á∆ Ó≥È∆¬∂ ª √≈Ò B@AG Á∆ √πÍ«‘º‡ «ÎÒÓ “Ù≈Á∆ Ó∂∫ ˜» ¡≈È≈” ‘∞‰ «¬’ ÈÚ∂∫ ¡«Ë¡≈¬∂ È≈Ò Ú≈Í√∆ ’È ‹≈ ‘∆ ‘À ¡Â∂ «¬√ Ú≈ Ò∆‚ ØÒ ”⁄ ‘À ¡ÌÀ ¡Â∂ «ÈªÙ∆Õ ÁØÚª Á∆ ‹ØÛ∆ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ √∆’ÚÒ ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘À «¬√ Ò¬∆ Ú∆ ÁØÚ∂∫ ¡’√ «¬’-Á»‹∂ È≈Ò «Á÷≈¬∆ Á∂ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ Í«‘Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ Â∑ª «¬√ Á≈ «ÈÁ∂ÙÈ Ú∆ ÂÈ≈ «√È∑≈ ‘∆ ’ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆, «¬√ Ú≈ Ú∆ «Í¡≈, √πÍ«È¡ª ¡Â∂ «˜≥Ó∂Ú≈∆¡ª Á«Ó¡≈È ¿∞Òfi∆¡ª Ì≈ÚÈ≈Úª ˘ ÈÚ∂∫ Â∆’∂ È≈Ò Í∂Ù ’È Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ’∂◊∆¢

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pMjfbI sfihq sBf aYbtsPorz dI Minimum rates increase Dec. 31 for hand-harvest farm workers mfisk irport

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The minimum piece rates for hand After legislative changes were harvesting of specified farm crops made to the Employment Standards will increase by 2.6% on Wednes- Act in spring 2025, increases to the day, Dec. 31, 2025. general minimum wage for piece The increase applies to 15 agricul- rates will come into effect each year hyT ilKy buliraF Bfg ilaf, tural crops harvested by hand, as on Dec. 31, based on the previous kuldIp kYNQ ny zwPLlI specified in the Employment Stanyear’s average inflation rate. qy sfihbjLfidaF dI sLdards Regulation. The hand-harhfdq nUM pysL kIqf, sBf vested crops are peaches, apricots, Quick Facts: dy sfbkf pRDfn surjIq isMG “awcrvfl” ny nvyN brussels sprouts, daffodils, mushEach of the 15 hand-harvested crops sfl dIaF cMgIaF AumIdF kIqI, bIbf mwKxjIq kOr GolIaf ny “pMQ qyry rooms, apples, beans, blueberries, dI afs krdf hoieaf gIq pysL kIqf, jgqfr dIaF gUMjLF idno idn pYxgIaF” aqy anMdpur cherries, grapes, pears, peas, prune has its own minimum pay rate. isMG bopfrfey ny nvyN sfl dI vDfeI idwqI, hkUmq vfsI gIq pysL kIqf. isMG inwJr ny jg bfJF vfilaf hwQ qyrs pysL plums, raspberries and strawberries. Farm-worker piece rates in B.C. kIqf, bldyv suKI rozy pMjF ipafiraF vfry Pvn igwlF vflf ny sB df DMnvfd kIqf aqy dwisaf, aqy kuMzlIaF CMd suxfeIaF, AuNkfr sMDU smUh mnuwKqf nUM nvyN sfl dIaF vDfeIaF idwqIaF. ny sfihbjLidaF dI sLhIdI vfry ivsQfr nfl dwisaf, gurdyv buwtr ny swc qy JUT vfry gIq sfzy mihmfn kfkf sMDU ny vI hfjLrI lvfeI. suxfieaf, pvn igwlF vflf nvyN sfl aqy “nvyN aglI mIitMg 18 jnvrI 2026 nUM afpxy pihly sfl idaf sUrjf” gIq suxfieaf, gurdyv brfV sQfn qy hovygI. ny aYbtsPorz dI msLhUr sVk Elz Xyl df ieiqhfs pysL kIqf jo idscwsp sI, gurdrsLn sBf dI mIitMg rIpot krqf: bldyv suKI rozy jI sMDU ny “ikAuN hoieaf qy kI hoieaf” rubfeI pysL aqy shfiek: surjIq isMG “awcrvfl”

This is an annual increase based were increased by 11.5% in January on B.C.’s average annual inflation 2019 and 6.9% in December 2024. rate in 2024 and is consistent with the 2.6% increase to the general B.C.’s farm-worker minimum minimum hourly wage that came piece-rate system has been in place since 1981. into effect June 1, 2025.

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