City celebrates opening of new Gilmour Park with community block party
The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the official opening of the new Gilmour Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Located at 33932 Gilmour Road, Gilmour Park offers a range of new recreational amenities designed for people of all ages and abilities. Park features include a playground with a parkour-inspired agility structure, hill slide, universal carousel, spinner, table tennis, and three outdoor fitness stations: a cross trainer, balance station and parallel bars. Visitors can also enjoy a shade shelter with a picnic table, drinking fountain and new trees and landscaping throughout the park.
“Providing high-quality parks and outdoor recreation opportunities for Abbotsford residents is a key priority for City Council, and we’re thrilled to welcome the community to the new Gilmour Park,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. “This park creates a place where people can get active, spend time outdoors, and build connections with family, friends and neighbours.”
To celebrate the opening, the City will host a community block party on Saturday, July
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Gilmour Park is the latest in a series of investments being made to enhance parks and recreation amenities throughout Ab botsford, following recent improvements at Engineer Park and the new splash pad at Crossley Park. Together, these projects help create more opportunities for resi dents to stay active, connect with nature and enjoy vibrant public spaces, while advancing Council’s vision for a healthy, engaged and connected community.
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Third Annual Taste Around the World Event Celebrates Abbotsford's Cultural Diversity Through Food and Community
On Saturday, June 27, more than 250 community members gathered to enjoy a variety of cultural foods at the third annual Taste Around the World event.
Hosted by Archway Community Services’ Food Justice program in collaboration with local community partners, this multicultural food-sharing event celebrated the rich cultural diversity within Abbotsford and brought community members together through the sharing of traditional recipes, stories, and cultural experiences.
The goal of organizers was to use the transformative power of a shared meal to foster relationships and social cohesion across boundaries of age, class, culture, and language, while drawing attention to the importance of ensuring all community members have equitable access to culturally preferred foods that support a sense of belonging, identity, and connection. This year, four volunteer cooking teams representing Saudi Arabia, Okinawa, India, and Ukraine prepared traditional dishes for attendees to sample.
The event was opened by Mayor Ross Siemens, and each cooking team had the opportunity to share a little about their dish and culture. Attendees also received a “food passport,” which encouraged them to sample all the featured dishes throughout the event.
Those dishes included Goya Chanpuru from Okinawa, a stir-fry made with bitter melon, tofu, and egg; Verenyky from Ukraine, traditional dumplings filled with either strawberry or potato and onion; Pakoras from India, crispy vegetable fritters; and Formoza from Saudi Arabia, a savoury spiced meat pastry.
The event also embodied the theme of Culture, one of the core values identified in the newly formed Abbotsford Food Charter. By bringing people together around a shared meal, it celebrated the rich cultural diversity that makes Abbotsford vibrant while fostering connection, understanding, and community belonging.
"Food has a unique ability to bring people together," shared Vicki Lin, Food Justice Supervisor.
"Events like these strengthen the social fabric of our community and remind us of all that we have in common.”
“This event was special as it brought our community together to celebrate, learn, and share a common culinary experience. Food connects us all.” shared Stefania Pizzirani, Associate Director, UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute.
In addition to the food samples, attendees had the opportunity to explore booths featuring local organizations and community resources. Participating exhibitors included Clearbrook Library, UFV’s Food and Agriculture Institute, Tourism Abbotsford, Diversity Education’s Human Dignity Coalition and Local Immigration Partnership, local authors showcasing multicultural-themed books, and Archway's Food Justice Program.
Organizers thanked the City of Abbotsford's Culture City Program Series for funding the event, as well as United Way British Columbia for supporting Archway's Food Justice Program through its
Regional Community Food Hubs Initiative.
Organizers also extended a special thank you to The Gathering Church for providing volunteer cooks with space to prepare the food, Abbotsford Community Foundation’s contribution of event materials, and Clearbrook Library for providing the space to make this event possible.
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Auto review by Veeno Dewan.
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 is a sleek three-row premium crossover utility vehicle that offers a good combination of luxury and versatility. Major changes for 2026 include enhanced exterior styling, a new more angular front grille and revised segment style LED lighting. The 2026 model receives a segmented LED lighting, a more luxurious cabin, and an illuminated Infiniti emblem on the front. There is also a new interior central display, and premium Klipsch Reference Premium audio system featuring headrest speakers. Advanced Technology for 2026 includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen with built in Google Built-In, Google Built in technology and Apps, plus a 10.8inch head-up display.
The QX60 is powered by a variablecompression turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine (268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque) paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The top levels comes standard with an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Safety and Driver Assist systems feature Infiniti’s latest ProPILOT Assist technology, with options for ProPILOT Assist 2.1, which enables hands-free freeway driving under certain conditions.
We tested a top tier Autograph AWD trim that adds: 20 inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail lights, Infiniti Lightpath feature, black roof rails and front and rear splash guards. Interior features in the Autograph model include: 6-occupant second row captain’s chair seating, a panoramic sunroof, 12.3 Dynamic Meter display and a leather wrapped steering wheel, climate controlled front seat and a massaging feature. First and second row seats have semi-Aniline leather seating, The second row also has a removable center console.
The Autograph AWD as tested features a new optional premium Audiophile quality 21-channel Klipsch Audio system with 20 speakers, titanium tweeters, and an eight-inch Tri Power subwoofer. Also new is an updated ProPilot Assist 2.1 system for autonomous driving capabilities. In hand with the upgraded ProPilot system is a new camera system with extra exterior camera views.
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 is offered in five All-Wheel-Drive models starting Iat .$66,945 to over $80,945. The top tier Autograph AWD is $77,045. Our tester had the optional Tech package ($3,000),comprising of HD Enhanced Around View Monitor with MOD and
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Assist 2.1 system and the Driver Attention Alert Camera. The final price tally came to $80,540 plus a freight and PDI charge of $2,495 for a final tally of $82,540.
The QX60 offers a highquality opulent cabin and comes well-equipped. inspired by the Japanese concept of Shibui (the elegance of simplicity) . The Autograph cabin features luxurious. quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery, openpore ash wood trim, and massaging front seats. The second row features comfortable, roomy individual heated captain’s chairs which only come with the Autograph model trim.
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2026 Infiniti QX60 Autograph. Price as tested $82,540. Including freight and PDE.
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Surrey MLAs join Swahili community to celebrate culture, language and contributions
Community leaders, Surrey MLAs and residents gathered at Surrey City Hall on last Saturday evening to celebrate the start of Swahili Community Week during the Swahili Gala Night and Award Ceremony, hosted by the Swahili Vision International Association (SVIA).
Running from July 4 to July 9, Swahili Community Week recognizes the rich history, language and cultural contributions of Swahili-speaking communities in British Columbia and around the world. The week also highlights the importance of cultural diversity, community engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
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Surrey MLAs Garry Begg, Amna Shah and Jessie Sunner joined members of the Swahili community at a gala celebrating Swahili culture, language and community contributions.
As part of the week-long celebration, SVIA also hosted Swahili Fest on July 5 in New Westminster, bringing together families and community members for cultural performances, music, food and educational activities. Swahili Community Week serves as an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of Swahili-speaking people while strengthening connections among diverse communities across British Columbia.
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Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Announces Major Caregiver Support Initiative Thanks to Petro-Canada CareMakers FoundationTM Grant
Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (FVHCF) is proud to announce a new caregiver support initiative made possible through $300,000 in funding from the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation that will strengthen support for family caregivers across the Fraser Valley region.
Through this initiative, FVHCF will work in partnership with Fraser Health Authority and community organizations to develop and expand caregiver-focused supports across Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.
The project will focus on supporting family caregivers through a combination of group-based programming, caregiver navigation services, community outreach and practical assistance designed to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being.
Supports offered through the initiative may include:
Peer support and caregiver connection groups
Mental health and caregiver resilience workshops
Navigation and transition support for caregivers interacting with hospital and community programs
Digital and print caregiver resources and toolkits
Urgent and planned respite support
Transportation assistance to medical appointments and caregiver-related services
Accessibility supports such as translation, child-minding and culturally responsive resources
Community engagement and outreach in underserved and rural areas
A key focus of the initiative will include culturally sensitive support for First Nations caregivers in the Hope region, developed in collaboration with community and health partners.
The initiative is expected to directly support hundreds of caregivers throughout the Fraser Valley, while indirectly benefitting many more individuals and families connected to the caregiving journey.
The Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation helps Canadian charitable organizations fund critical programs and resources for family caregivers – the more than eight million Canadians who provide unpaid care to family members and others facing illness, disability, mental health challenges, or aging-related needs.
“Family caregivers are often the invisible backbone of our healthcare system,” said FVHCF Executive Director Liz Harris. “This funding allows us to work alongside Fraser Health Authority and community partners to provide meaningful, practical and compassionate support to caregivers who are too often navigating these challenges alone.”
Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation remains dedicated to raising funds for essential equipment, programs and initiatives that improve healthcare throughout the Fraser Valley communities served by Fraser Health Authority.
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DR. BAJAJ & ASSOCIATES WELCOME DR. MUKESH KUMAR KRISHANANI
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Krishanani is an experienced Family Physician dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered primary care.
He brings extensive clinical experience in managing a wide range of medical conditions and is committed to building long-term, trusted relationships with individuals and families in the community.
Dr. Krishanani is available 5 days a week and is currently accepting new patients.
Languages Spoken: English | Punjabi | Hindi | Urdu | Arabic | Sindhi
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Graeme Hutchison Announces Candidacy for Abbotsford School Trustee
Graeme Hutchison has announced his candidacy for Trustee in the upcoming election for the Abbotsford School Board. Known to many in the community through his longstanding involvement as a soccer referee, Hutchison previously ran in the provincial election for Abbotsford West securing 37% of the vote. After completing his degree, he volunteered for a church-based organization for 5 years including living and working in the Netherlands and India. Hutchison began his career in education. He worked as a schoolteacher and later became a university professor teaching Information Technology. He moved to Abbotsford from the UK with his family in 2000, where he transitioned into the banking and finance sector, working as a corporate trainer and software developer.
He later served as President of MoveUP, a union representing more than 14,000 members throughout the province representing staff at employers including BC Hydro, FortisBC, BC Transit, Capilano University and ICBC. Hutchison also served as an officer with the BC Federation of Labour and on the regional council of the United Way of BC, one of the province’s largest charitable organizations, and currently serves on the board of the Fraser Valley Youth Society.
He notes that this combination of teaching experience, financial background, and leadership roles has shaped his understanding of complex organizational systems. Hutchison also encourages people to follow his website www.graemehutchison.com and Facebook social media account for more information on how to support his campaign.
https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61579697032274
Education remains a personal priority for Hutchison. Both of his sons graduated from Robert Bateman Secondary and the University of the Fraser Valley. He credits the dedication of teachers, staff, and the Abbotsford community for supporting his family’s educational journey.
Hutchison acknowledges the challenges facing today’s schools, including class sizes, diverse learning needs, and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence in education. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring that students feel safe, supported, and included, and that families have meaningful opportunities to share their perspectives.
“My goal is to represent the entire community,” Hutchison said. “I believe in fairness, dignity, and respect across all of Abbotsford’s schools.”
For media inquiries, please contact: graemefortrustee@gmail.com or www.graemehutchison.com
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FAMILY DENTIST IN ABBOTSFORD
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Dr. Tejasvi Gill Dr. Shivans K Grover
Dr. Grover and associates welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal to our clinic from July 2026. Mandeep did his trianing in Fraser Valley. He will be helping Dr. Gagan Grover and ot her doctors in t he clinic to reduce appointment wait ing t imes and slowly take on Dr. Gagan Grover ’s pat ients. He will also offer walk in ser vice for our own pat ients. He will be working full t ime. He will not be taking new pat ients outside of our clinic. Please welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal.
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Urging people, businesses to conserve water
Early action needed as drought, water-scarcity risks increase throughout B.C.
Government is urging people in B.C. to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions that may increase water-scarcity risks.
“Protecting B.C.’s water resources is a shared responsibility, and the actions we take today will help communities, farmers and businesses manage increasing drought pressures,” said Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
“We are working closely with First Nations, local governments, industry and the agricultural sector to support water conservation and long-term water security. By working together and reducing water use where we can, we can help protect fish and wildlife, support farmers who depend on reliable water supplies and strengthen the resilience of our communities.”
People are encouraged to reduce water use wherever possible to help protect local watersheds and reduce the risk of water scarcity. Voluntary reductions in water use, along with favourable weather and rainfall, can play a critical role in maintaining stream flows and reducing pressure on watersheds and aquatic ecosystems.
Province preparing for worsening conditions
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have improved stream-flow conditions in some parts of the province; however, warm and dry conditions are expected to continue.
Key regions being monitored include:
the southern coast and southern Interior, where some watersheds remain under significant pressure and drought conditions persist, increasing water scarcity risk
parts of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the southern Interior, where record-low stream flows are being recorded
around the Okanagan and Vancouver Island where ecosystems and wildlife significantly rely on a steady, healthy supply of water
watersheds where risks to aquatic ecosystems and fish populations are increasing, including the Koksilah River, Tsolum River, Salmon River and Bessette Creek
Temporary protection orders may be issued as a last resort if voluntary conservation measures are insufficient to restore stream flows and protect vulnerable fish populations,
wildlife and watersheds. Decisions are based on scientific evidence and an assessment of how it impacts the local economy.
Working together
Government continues to take action to help communities prepare and respond to increasing water-scarcity risk and build long-term water security throughout British Columbia.
Key actions include:
adopting a whole-of-government approach to managing drought and water scarcity, working closely with First Nations, local governments, industry and the agricultural sector
updating B.C.’s Drought and Water Scarcity Response Plan each year to strengthen monitoring, emphasize early action and support local decision-making
supporting local governments and First Nations in their response planning, and investing in long-term water security through the $100-million Watershed Security Fund
launching the Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding, which provides funding to help communities prepare for disasters and climate emergencies, including drought
investing $100 million since 2023 into the Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program to support nearly 700 projects to build or improve water storage and supply systems in waterscarce and drought-prone areas
providing $50 million toward new water meters for 19 small, rural and First Nation communities to save water and increase resilience during droughts
piloting a new water-scarcity level system in several regions to raise awareness and encourage voluntary action to help reduce local water shortages
“Water is essential to B.C.’s agricultural sector so farmers can continue to grow crops, produce forage and care for livestock that help feed British Columbians,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food.
“As drought conditions intensify, we are asking everyone to do their part to conserve water so we can help reduce stress on local watersheds and keep more water available to support our food security and wildlife. We will continue working with farmers to strengthen year-round water availability through investments in storage, infrastructure and community projects.”
ijLHlf sMgrUr dy ipMMz moV df jMmpl sfDfrn jwt pirvfr dy KVg isMG df puwqr jIAUxf bVf sfAU qy inmr suBfa df nOjvfn sI ijs nMU smyN dIaF pRsiQqIaF ny zfky mfrn leI mjLbUr kr idwqf.
gwl ies qrHF hoeI. iek idn afQx vyly jIAUxf isMG ijsnMU afm krky jIAUxf kih ky bulfAuNdy sn aqy zMgrF dy vfVy ivc iekwlf bYTf sI ik iek awDKV Aumr df bMdf AunHF dy Gr df pqf-puCfAuNdf Auhdy kol afieaf. Aus Aupry pursL df afdr-mfx kridaF jIAUxy ny Aus nMU afpxy mMjy ‘qy ibTf ilaf. Eprf bMdf afKx lwgf, “BqIj mYN kfly pfxI qoN afieaF qyry vwzy BfeI iksLny koloN. Auhdf sunyhf lYky iswDf Qozy kol afieaF, Pyr afpxy ipMz jfAUNgf. Auhny ikhY beI jy qUM bfeI aYN qF mF df sIr cuMiGaY qF zsky afly zogr qoN bdlf lY lf. jIhny qyry Brf iksLny nMU DoKy nfl pulIs nMU PVf ky kflypfxI dI sjLf duafeI aY…. BqIj bMdf kfhdY jIhny BfeI df bdlf nf ilaf[[[ zogr mOjF krdY qy BfeI kflypfxI nrk BogdY[[[. iksLnf jIAUxy qoN kuJ vryH vwzf sI CYl-CbIlf, mOj msqI krn vflf. nvF-nvF vYlI bixaf. iksLny kol Epry bMdy afAux lwgy. AUh Gr dI kwZI rUVI mfrkf sLrfb qy murgy Ck ky AunHF dy KUh ‘qy KVduMm mcfAuNdy. Aus dy bfpU nUM ieh sB kuJ psMd nhIN sI. ies leI Aus ny iksLny nMU rokxf sLurU kr idwqf. inwq df klysL rihx lwgf ijs krky iksLnf Bwj ky zsky dy zogr aqy Kizafl ipMz dy jYml nfl rl ky luwtF-KohF krn lwgf. iqMny guVHy imwqr bx gey. AunHF vyilaF ivc awgy vFg sVkF nhI sn, afvfjfeI dy sfDn GoVy-GoVIaF, AUT afid sn. pYdl sPLr krnf pYNdf sI qy rfh afm qOr ‘qy jMglF, byilaF ivcoN ho ky jFdy sn. afm afdmI leI sPLr krnf Kqry qoN KflI nhIN sI. zfkU afm sn jo jMglF ‘c iPrdy rfh gujLrUaF nMU luwt lYNdy sn. brfqF afm luwtIaF jFdIaF sn. iksLny horF ny vI luwt-KohF df DMdf apxf ilaf. iksLny dy bfpU qy jIAUxy dy bfpU nMU ieh gwlF psMd nhIN sn pr iksLnf AunHF dI ikwQy mMnx vflf sI Aus dy mUMh nMU qF lhU lwg cuwkf sI. iek idn kI hoieaf iksLny horF ny afpxy hI ipMz dy bRfhmxF dI brfq luwt leI. brfqIaF ivcoN iksy ny iksLny nMU pCfx ilaf. sfrf ipMz iksLny dI ies vfrdfq ‘qy qoey-qoey krn lwgf qy Aus dy bfp nMU iPt-lfhnqF pfeIaF. Auhdf bfpU prHy ‘c bYTf sLrmsLfr ho irhf sI. ipMz dy KFdy-pINdy mohrI vfsdyv ny iksLny dy nF ‘qy pulIs Qfxy irport ilKvf idwqI. ies gwl df pqf iksLny nMU vI lwg igaf. Auh kwuJ idnF mgroN mOVIN af ky vfsdyv nMU golIaF nfl BuMn igaf. pulIs afeI, iksLny dy bfp aqy Brf jIAUxy nMU PV ilaf igaf. iksLny df Qhu pqf puwCx leI
jIAUxf mOV : lok khfxI
suKdyv mfdpurI
qsIhy idwqy gey[[[ Gr-bfr AujfV idwqf. Auh Blf ikwQoN iksLny nMU lwB ky ilafAuNdy. AunHF ‘qy pulIs df qsLwdd jfrI irhf.
iksLny dI ikhVf GridaF nfl bxdI sI. Auh
luwtF-KohF df mfl jYml dy Gr hI rwKdf sI. iksLny dy gl KUn pYx dI KLbr ny jYml nMU sucyq kr idwqf. iksLnf Auhdy kol cilaf igaf. AunHF jYml nMU afiKaf, “Xfrf qMU hI koeI EhV pohV kr. pulIs nMU kuJ dy idvf ky myrf nF KUn dy kys ‘coN kZvf.”
jYml jwt pYNqrf bdl igaf. Auhdf mn byeImfn ho igaf. KUn ivc Pisaf iksLnf Auhdf kI ivgfV lAUgf. Auhny soicaf qy iksLny nMU ikhf, “iksLinaf qyrf qF myry kol hux kuC nI. qUM sfrf sfmfn vMzf ky lY igaf sI.” iksLny nMU aYnI afs nhIN sI ik Auhdf Xfr jYml AUhdy nfl eI imwqr-mfr krygf. Auh sbr df Guwt Br ky bih igaf. Auh AuWQoN cuwp-cpIqf iksy hor QF cilaf igaf.
kuJ idnF mgroN iksLnf Pyr jYml kol afieaf qy iek brfq luwtx dI dws pfeI. brfq luwtx dy lflc vws jYml iksLny nfl jMgl ivc cilaf igaf. lwgy brfq AuzIkx. brfq ikwQoN afAuxI
sI. ieh qF iksLny ny jYml nMu bfhr swdx df bhfnf hI GiVaf sI. kuJ smyN bfad iksLny ny jYml nMU llkfiraf, “byeImfn, Bwj pY ijwQy BwjxY. qYN myry ihwsy df mfl hVwp ky myry nfl imwqr-mfr kIqI aY”.
qVfk-qVfk golIaf cwlIaF qy jYml DrqI ‘qy cuPfl ZyrI ho igaf. iksLny ny jYml dI pqnI nMu Gry sunyhf Byj idwqf ik Auh afpxy byeImfn pqI dI lfsL cuwk ljfvy.
jYml zogr horF df lMgotIaf Xfr sI. AunHF kwiTaF zfky mfry sn, brfqF luwtIaF sn. jYml df iksLny hwQo mfiraf jfxf Aus qoN brdfsLq nf hoieaf[[[. iksLny ny Xfr mfr krky cMgf nI kIqf.[[[ hux Auhqy ivsfh krnf TIk sI.” zogr ny ksIs vwt leI aqy iksLny nMu pulIs nMU PVfAux df afpxy mn ivc PYslf kr ilaf.
zogr ny iksLny nMU bcfE krn dy pMj sunyhy Byj ky zsky swd ilaf. rfq nMU AuhdI KUb syvf kIqI. nsLy ivc cUr hoieaf iksLnf bysurq hoky
mMjy ‘qy sON igaf. EDr DoKybfjL zogr ny Gr nMU bfhroN ijMdrf mfr ky buZlfzy dy Qfxy jf Kbr idwqI[[[ axigxq pulIs ny suwqy pey iksLny nMU afx dboicaf.
AudoN aMgryjLF df rfj sI.
mukwdmf cwilaf. mlkf ny iksLny nMU Aumr kYd dI sjLF dy ky kfly pfxI Byj idwqf.
zogr ny DoKy nfl imwqr-mfr krky afpxy Xfr
iksLny nMU kfly pfxI dI sjLf krvf idwqI sI. iksLnf kfly pfxI dI sjLf Bugq irhf zogr
dy sIrmy pIx leI kcIcIaF vwt irhf sI qy bdlf lYx leI Auhny afpxy Brf jIAuxy nMU sunyhf Byijaf sI.
afpxy vwzy Brf iksLny df sunyhf suxdy sfr hI jIAuxf JMjoiVaf igaf. iek afh sIinE ho geI[[[[ Eprf bMdf jl pfxI Ck ky afpxy rfh ipaf qy jIAUxy dy icwq nMU icqmxI lwg geI. AUh ajIb bycYnI df isLkfr ho igaf. jIAuxy mOV suxI gwl, lwgI kfljy nMU swl, awj-klH lvF vYrI, aYn Pyr KfvF rwj ky. eyho afAuNdI dlyrI, jMmxf nf dUjI vyrI, myrI hY slfh sfrF aihmd nMU Bwj ky. (Bgvfn isMG)
iek jvflf jIAuxy dy sIny ‘c mG rhI sI.
Auhny GroN gMzfsI cuwkI aqy cuwp-cfp afpxy KyVy nMU isr invf ky jMgl vl nMU qur ipaf.
agFh AusnMU jMgl ‘c isLkfr Kyzdy iek aMgryjL twkiraf ijs pfsoN Aus ny Jptf mfr ky
AuhdI rPl Koh leI qy aMgryjL nMU Bjf idwqf. agFh AuhnMU iek zfkUaF dI tolI twkr geI. jdoN AuhnMU pqf lwigaf ik beI jIAUxf iksLny df Brf aY qF KusLI-KusLI AunHF AuhnMU afpxf BfeIvfl bxf ilaf.
jIAUxf zfky mfrn lwgf. Auhny bMidsL ieh lfeI iksy dI nUMh-DI nMU mYlI awK nfl nhIN dyKxf, nf hI mOVIN jf ky zfkf mfrnf hY. grIb-gurby dI mdd krnI aY[[[[
afey idn jIAuxy mOV dIaF lwutF-KohF, mfrDfV, brfqF zwkx, sUd KorF qy suinafiraF nMU lwutx dIaF KbrF afAux lwgIaF. pulIs Auhdf ipwCf krdI. jIAUxf zfh nf idMdf. pulIs nmosLI dI mfrI peI sI. sfry ielfky ivc jIAUxy dI bwly-bwly sI. pulIs AuhdI sUrmqfeI qoN zrdI
AuhnMU hwQ nhIN sI pfAudI. AusnMU PVn leI
Auhdy isr df ienfm srkfr ny aYlfinaf hoieaf sI. DI-BYx dI iewjLq df sFJIvfl hox krky qy gAU-gLrIb df rwiKak hox sdkf ipMzF dy lok AusnMU hwQI CfvF krdy sn. pulIs afeI qy Auh iksy dy vI Gr luk skdf sI.
keI idlcsp qy alokfr GtnfvF qy khfxIaF
Aus dy nF nfl juVIaF hoeIaF hn.
Auh afpxI mfr-DfV df lwuitaf mfl kMizafl ipMz dy kFsI rfm kol rwiKaf krdf sI. iek idn kFsLI df idl byeImfn ho igaf. Ausny
jIAUxy nMU PVf ky AUhdf mfl hVwpx bfry mn bxf ilaf qy pulIs nMU Kbr dy idwqI beI Blky jIAUxy ny afAUxf. pulIs af geI. jIAUxf ajy afieaf nhIN sI ik iek buwZI nwsI-nwsI geI qy ipMzoN bfhr hI jIAUxy nMU kFsLI dI krqUq bfry dws idwqf. Auh Ausy pl ipCFh muV igaf. jdoN pulIs clI geI qF jIAUxy ny afky kFsLI rfm df
KUb vZFgf kIqf. kFsLI ny imMnqF qrly krky msIN afpxI jfn bKsLfeI qy agFh qoN byeImfnI krn qoN qobf kIqI.
sfAux df mhInf sI. lOgovfl ipMz dy gory qIaF pY rhIaF sn[[[[ jIAUxy mOV dI tolI AuWQy af puwjI. jIAUxy ny jLmIn ‘qy cfdrf ivCf ky afiKaf, “kuVIE afpxIaF tUMmF lfh do.” zrdIaF mfrIaF kuVIaF bhUaF afpxIaF tMUmF lfh-lfh cfdry ‘qy suwtI jfx. Auh cfdrf vlyHtx hI lwgf sI ik iek kuVI hOslf krky bolI, “vy vIiraf! myry qf suhry bVy avYVy aY, AUh qF myry hwzF ‘coN tMUmF kwZ lYxgy. myry ipE ky bVy grIb aY, AunHF msIN myrf ivafh kIqY jLmIn Drky. AunHF ‘c dubfrf tUMmF GVfAux dI proKo nI. vy vIrf mYN qyrI BYx vrgI aF.”
kuVI df qrlf hI aijhf sI ik jIAUxy df idl psIj igaf[[[ Auhny Jwt cfdry dI gMZ KolH idwqI qy afiKaf, “kuVIE cuwk lo afpo-afpxIaF tMUmF. “ qy cfdrf JfV ky agFh tur igaf. ies Gtnf qoN mgroN Auhny afpxy sfQIaF nMU qIaF lwutx qoN sdf leI vrj idwqf. iek idn rfh jFidaF jIAUxy nMU BuwK lwg geI, Aus ny vyiKaf ik iek kuVI Kyq nMU Bwqf leI jFdI aY. Auhny kuVI kol af ky afiKaf, “BYxy rotI KuafeyNgI?”
“afho vIr.” afK ky kuVI ny afpxy isr qoN iCwkU lfh ky lwsI dI JwkrI DrqI qy rwKI qy poxy ‘coN do imwsIaF rotIaF kwZ ky AuWqy aMb dy afcfr dI PfVI qy gMZf rwK ky Auhdy hwQ PVf idwqIaF. jIAUxy ny rotI Kf ky kuVI dy hwQ 25 rupey rwK ky Auhdf isr ploisaf qy agFh tur ipaf. jIAUxy mOV dy sKIpxy aqy sUrmqfeI dIaF keI hor khfxIaF hn.
iek vfr AunHfN ny iek iJVI ivc iek brfq rok leI qy bhU dy sfry gihxy luhf ky jFjIaF dy KIsy vI KflI krvf ley. Auhdy nWk dy insfn qoN jwt ny pCfx ilaf beI ieh qF jIAUxf mOV aY. Auhny jIAuxy awgy hwQ joV ky afiKaf:
“ BoieM Drky iek muMzf ivafihaf, bhU nUM Cwlf mMg ky pfieaf, vfsqf eI rwb df qUM sfzf jwt BfeI, lwut sfhUkfrF nUM ijnHF luwt mcfeI.
(Bgvfn isMG)
jIAUxy ny sfrf tUMm-Cwlf moV ky pwilAN hor hjLfr ruipaf pf ky brfq agFh qor idwqI. jIAUxy mOV dI sfry ielfky ivc dihsLq hI aYnI sI ik keI bdmfsL afpxy afp nUM jIAUxf mOV dws ky luwt-mfr krn lwg pey sn. iek vfr iek
bRfhmx afpxI DI nUM Auhdy shurIN Cwzx jf irhf sI. rfh jMgl ‘coN ho ky jFdf sI. jdoN Auh jMgl ‘c vVy agoN bdmfsFL dI tolI ny AuhnF nUM Gyr ilaf. bRfhmx QrQr kMb irhf sI qy kuVI dIaF lyrF inkl rhIaF sn. acfnk jIAUxf mOV AuDroN af inkilaf. Aus ny afAuNdy sfr hI bdmfsLF nUM llkfrf mfiraf.
“qUM kOx uhunYN sfnUM rokx vflf? iek mfVcU ijhf bdmfsL boilaf.
“mYN aF…,Qozf…ijAUxf mOV.”
jIAUxf mOV df nF suxdy sfr hI brsfqI bdmfsLF dy hosL AuWz gey. jIAuxy ny juwqIaF mfr-mfr AunHF nUM Bjf idwqf qy mgroN afp jf ky bfRhmx qy AuhdI DI nUM Auhdy Gr Cwz afieaf.
kihMdy ny sMgrUr kol iek ipMz gozI krdy iek grIb ijLmIdfr kol AuhdI muitafr DI rotI lY ky afeI. dynyq nfl GuMmdfGuMmfAuNdf jIAUxf mOV vI AuQy af igaf. ivafhuXog kuVI vwl vyK ky jIAUxy ny ijLmINdfr nUM puwiCaf, “srdfrf DI ikDry mMgI ivafhI vI hoeI aY?”
ijLmINdfr ny msoisaf ijhf mUMh krky ikhf, “jIAUx isaF, asIMN DI ivafAux jogy ikwQy aF, msIN gujLfrf qurdY- sfrI pYlI mfrU aY.” jIAuxy mOV ny Ausy vyly afpxy lwk nfloN KolH ky pMj vfsxIaF ijLmIdfr dy hvfly krky afiKaf, “ kr DI df nfqf gwj vwj ky… dyKIN ikqy hor pfsy vrq leyN.”
awj dy smyN ieh hjLfrF rupey dI rfsLI sI. jwwt jIAUxy mOV dI sKfvq dy vfry-vfry jf irhf sI. hor vI anykF ikwsy jIAUxy mOV dy nF nfl juVy hoey hn. Aus dI bhfdrI, sUrmgqI, dirafidlI aqy sKfvq df ijLkr lok kvIaF ny afpxIaF kfiv rcnfvF ivc kIqf hY:-
jIAUxf mOV sfD, gAU –grIb dI kry syvf,
KwbIKfnF dI alK mukfANudf jI.
jyhVy bfdsLfh dy Gr kry corI, prcf Cfp ky pihlF lgfAuNdf jI.
sLIhxI mF ny jMimaf sLyr jIAUxf, nhI luk ky vkq lMGfAuNdf jI.
(Bgvfn isMG)
ijs mksd leI jIAUxf zfkU bixaf sI,
Auh ajy pUrf nhIMN sI hoieaf. zogr nUM mfr ky afpxy Brf df bdlf lYx df insLfnf
Auhdy sfhmxy sI. insLfnf pUrf hox ‘qy hI
Auhdy kfljy TMZ pYxI sI.
iek idn GoVy ‘qy svfr ho ky jIAUxf mOV aihmd zogr dy ipMz zsky jf puwjf. Auhny iek pflI hwQ zogr nUM sunyhf Byijaf, “qyrf jmfeI afpxy Brf iksLny df bdlf
lYx afieaY…qYN myry BfeI nUM DoKy nfl
PVfieaf sI…jy qUM aslI bfp df quKm aYN qF sfhmxy af jf. pfjIaf Pyr nf afKIN.”
jIAUxy mOV df sunyhf suxdy sfr hI zogr
dIaF awKF ivc lfl sUhy zory zlHk pey.
Auhny kfrqUsF dI pytI afpxy moZy nfl lmkfeI qy hwQ ‘c rPl PV ky GoVy ‘qy
svfr huMdf boilaf, “jdoN igwdV dI mOq
afAuNdI aY Auh inafeIaF vwl nUM BwjdY. awj vwzf sUrmf jIAUxf myry koloN bc ky nIHN jf skdf.”
zogr dI GrvflI ny AuhnMU roikaf vI pr
zogr dy isr KUn svfr hoieaf sI. Auh
ipMzoN bfhr mYdfn ivc jf puwjf ijQy KVHf jIAUxf mOV KOrU pf irhf sI.
jIAUxy ny zogr nMU llkfiraf, “zogrf mYN
qyry argf pfjI nI. sUrmf iksy nMU DoKy nfl nI mfrdf. pihlf vfr qyrY .”
zogr ny pihlf Pfier kIqf. jIAUxy dI GoVI
DrqI ‘qy ilP geI, golI AuproN lMG geI.
dUjf Pfier vI Pokf ho igaf. jIAUxy mOV
ny aihjI issq bMnHI ik pihly Pfier nfl hI zogr nMU pfr bulf idwqf.
zogr dI lfsL DrqI ‘qy peI qVp rhI sI. zogr dy Gr hfhfkfr mwc geI.
iksy mOVIN jf dwisaf, “jIAUxy ny zogr nMU mfr ky afpxy Brf df bdlf lY ilaY.” sfrf
ipMz Aus dy bilhfry jf irhf sI.
zogr dy mrn dI Kbr sfry ielfky ivc awg
vFg PYl geI. Gr Gr jIAUxy mOV dIaF gwlF ho rhIaF sn…. hr koeI Aus axKI
sUrmy dIaF bfqF pf irhf sI.
Gr-Gr puwqr jMmdy, jIAUxf mOV nI iksy bx jfxf.
buZlfzy dI pulIs ny jIAUxy mOV nMU PVn dI isrqoV koisLsL kIqI. pr Auh hwQ afAUx vflf ikwQy sI. pulIs qF Aus pfsoN Qr-Qr kMbdI sI. Auhdy sfhmxy hox df hOslf nhIN sI krdI. pUrI sLfn nfl jIAUxf afpxy ielfky ivc ivcr irhf sI.
jIAUxf albyly suBfa df mflk sI, alokfr gwlF krn vflf. iek vfr Aus nMU kI suwJI Auhny nfBy dy rfjy hIrf isMG dy qbyly ‘coN jf ky GoVI KolH leI. Ausny sMqrI nMU afiKaf, “kih dI afpxy rfjy nMU jIAUxf mOV lY igaf qyrI GOVI.”
lokI vfry-vfry jf rhy sn jIAUxy mOV dy Gr ijsny rfjy dI GoVI KolH leI sI. rfjy ny afpxI pulIs Auhdy mgr lf idwqI. afKr suwqf ipaf jIAUxf mOV PiVaf igaf. AusnMU nfBf jyl ivc zwk idwqf igaf. pr Auh aglI rfq hI jyl BMn ky Bwj afieaf.
jIAUxf mOV nYxf dyvI df sLrDflU sI. AusnMU ivsLvfsL sI ik Auh AusdI hr pl rwiKaf krdI hY. Auhny nYxf dyvI dy mMdr ‘qy jfky sony df Cqr cVHfAux df aYlfn kr idwqf:
Aus ny KLbrF ByjIaF sfry rfijaF nMU, nYxf dyvI dy mMdr ‘qy jfAUNgf mYN.
jIhdy afsry POjF dy nwk moVy, Cqr sony df cfVH ky afAUNgf mYN.
joLr lf ky PVn af ijE mYnMU, nhI mrn qoN muwK BvFAUNgf mYN. (Bgvfn isMG)
nYxf dyvI dy drsLnF nUM jFidaF jIAUxy mOV ny pitaflf sLihr ivc jfky pulIs dy hOldfr dI vrdI pf ky iklf mubfrk dI kMD ‘qy ilK ky kfgjL lf idwqf, ‘jIAUxf mOV adflq bjLfr ivc iPrdY, PV lE afQxy swq vjy Auh nYxf dyvI nMU jfx leI gwzI cVUgf.’ QF-QF pulIs twkrF mfrdI rhI pr jIAUxf mOV sfDU df Bys Dfr ky nYxf dyvI leI ryl gwzI ivc svfr ho igaf. ryl dy ‘kwly-kwly zwby ivc Bfl kIqI geI pr sfD bixaf jIAUxf iksy qoN pCfx nf hoieaf. iesy Bys ivc nYxf dyvI dy mMdr puwj igaf. pulIs Bys bdl ky mMdr dy aMdr-bfhr coks KVoqI hoeI sI. jIAUxy mOV ny sfDU dy Bys ivc nYxf dyvI dy KuwlHy dIdfr kIqy aqy sLrDf nfl sony df Cqr dyvI dI mUrqI ‘qy cVHf idwqf. jIAUxy mOV ny Cqr cVHfieaf hI sI ik iewk ispfhI ny Ausdy nwk dy insLfn qo AusnMU pCfx ilaf. pulIs ny Gyrf qMg krky AusnMU Gyr ilaf. inhwQf hiQafrbMd pulIs df mukfblf Auh kdoN qwk krdf. aKIr jIAUxf mOV pulIs dy kfbU af igaf. byvws sLyr dhfVdf irhf. jIAUxy mOV nMU iProjLpur dI jylH ivc zwk idwqf igaf. mwkdmf cwilaf. vlfieq dI mlkf ny AusnMU PFsI dI sjLf suxf idwqI. pMjfb df iek sUrbIr axKIlf XoDf axK aqy goLrq leI afpxI ijLMdVI Gol Gumf igaf. Auh hwsidaF-hwsidaF PFsI dy qKLqy ‘qy JUl igaf. pMjfb dy lok kvIaF ny AuhdI jIvn khfxI nMU afpxy sLbdF dIaF lVIaF ‘c proieaf hY qy pMjfb df lok mfxs Aus dIaF pfeIaF pYVF nMU bfrm-bfr pRxfm krdf hY.
gIq
blivMdr bflm gurdfspur
sfAux af igaf nI BYVf sfAux af igaf. qpdI nUM hor nIN qpfAux af igaf.
mfhI mYQoN dUr aqy mYN Gry kwlI.
ijMd eydF myrI hoeI ijAu BwTI ivc CwlI. cfa aqy sDrF rulfAux af igaf. sfAux af igaf nIN BYVf sfAux igaf.
inwkI inwkI irmiJm qn mn nUM hY sfVy. bfÊI iKVH pey ny Puwl rMg lfl sUhy gfVy. awg Auqy hor qyl pfAux af igaf. sfAux af igaf nIN BYVf sfAux af igaf.
rfq sfrI kwZF igxigx qfry.
iËMd myrI hI jfeyN idn ijwdF mYN guËfry. srgoÈIaF dy imwTy gIq gfAux af igaf. sfAux af igaf nIN BYVF sfAux af igaf.
qIaF ivc jd geI mYnUM kihx sKIaF. qyry ichry dy Auqy rOxkF nf qwkIaF. inwky-inwky mINh dy ivc kI gfAux af igaf. sfAux af igaf nIN BYVf sfAux af igaf.
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Rather unexpectedly you could find yourself in a situation where something from the past needs to be established in a new way to suit present circumstances. This can involve home or family matters but it could also be connected to what you need to manage on a regular basis. Don’t be tempted to act on impulse. Get the facts.
Something you thought was settled and agreed to in the past may now need to take a new direction. Be mindful of any pressure this could put upon you financially. You cannot afford to take a risk. The need to find out more information is a strong possibility. Don’t expect instant answers – they could start to come after 20th July.
You could suddenly become keen to get things in better order. In part this could be because your energy level is good right now. It could feel as though you are fulfilling a wish you might have had but did not think was realistically possible. When it comes to finances hold off for now on committing yourself to something new.
There is a lot going on behind the scenes that could lead to new beginnings. If there are any circumstances around you where you feel there is much more involved than is obvious, you are likely very correct. All you can do is wait for these things to surface when they are ready. In between time, involve yourself in things you enjoy.
The New Moon this week occurs in your sign. This could bring some interesting and unexpected new beginnings of some description that could have past connotations attached in some way. Don’t be too worried about trying to work it all out before 20th July and don’t be tempted to jump into anything that means taking a risk. Wait for clarity.
You are winding up an 18 month period where there has been an underlying draining influence which could have affected your energy level or situations that you have had to be involved in. You could suddenly decide that certain obligations need to be sorted out in a manner that is fairer to you because you want to establish new priorities.
It might be time to take a new approach to obligations expected of you, especially if you do not feel your efforts are appreciated. Exactly the best way to go about this will not start to become obvious until after 20th July. You might also need to consider ways you have allowed this to happen in the past and change that.
An experience you have with somebody else and what they expect could seem as though the past is repeating itself in some way but with a new twist. Don’t expect to have the first stage of clarity as to what this is really all about before 20th July. Carefully weigh up any commitment or responsibility this might bring your way.
The expectations of somebody else that could be rebellious when it comes to their own needs could get you considering the fairness of it all, especially if it goes against your own priorities. This could encourage you to look at where things need to head in the long term in a completely dif-
Either somebody from the past may reappear with a completely new proposal or attitude towards things or you could be reminded of what you have experienced in the past by a new person. Just what it is all about may not fully surface before 20th July. This could make you realise just how much your view of the future has changed.
Now would be the time to look into embarking on a new health regime, if that has been nagging at you lately. For others it could be considering alterations to normal routines that could make things more comfortable in some way. Somebody else could be encouraging you to upgrade things in some way. That is up to you. You could decide to go back to something you have enjoyed in the past. It won’t be exactly the same and this might generate some doubts initially. If there is a social component to it, you could meet some interesting people. It could help you to take an alternative view to the manner in which you have normally structured things in life.
The Patrika
Kahlon Farms is looking to hire a farm supervisor on a Abbotsford berry farm to organize and oversee activities related to raising and harvesting berry crops. Under the direction of a Farm Manager, the Farm Supervisor should be able to schedule, direct and monitor a farm crew. Qualified individual will be required to supervise workers, keep records, inspect crops, maintain equipment and hand tools, request and order supplies, and perform general farm work duties as required. Other duties include monitoring plant health, field conditions, maintain worker timesheet, and reporting to manager. Should have at least 5 years berry crop agricultural experience. Should be physically fit and effectively lead farm crew. Experience using farm equipment and machinery required. Minimum high school education. Salary $22.00/hour. This is a full-time position starting August 1 st. 2 year term.
Send resume to Kahlon Farms Ltd., 262 Columbia St. Abbotsford, BC V2T-5X6. Fax to 604-850-7612 or email at info@kahlonfarms.com
Farm Workers Wanted
B & J Berry Farms Ltd. Requires 12 full-time employees in Abbotsford, BC. 40-70 hours/week
$18.25/hour + possible bonuses. Piece rate if applicable.
Duties include weeding, tying, pruning, harvesting, digging, Fertilizing and spraying crops and other farm related duties, in all weather conditions.
Approx Started Date: December 14, 2026
Apply at B & J Berry Farm Ltd. PO BOX 2520 STN: A Abbotsford, BC V2T6R3 or EMAIL: bandjberryfarmjobs@gmail.com
NAME CHANGE
I (Supreet Kaur) daughter of (Palwinder Singh) holder of Indian passport number (C8341508) issued at (Vancouver) on (27/03/2025) permanent resident of Canada (3548 Promontory Ct Abbotsford, BC V2T 6S8) and presently residing at 3548 Promontory Ct Abbotsford, BC V2T 6S8 Canada do hereby change my name from Supreet Kaur to Supreet Kaur Mundi with immediate e ect.
Blueberry Processing plant needs forklift operator with minimum 2-3 years of experience.
NAME CHANGE
I (Surjeet Singh) son of (Major Singh) holder of Indian passport number (V1704610) issued at Chandigarh (India) on (24/08/2021) permanent resident of Canada (3391 Nightingale Dr. Abbotsford, BC, V2TSW3 Canada) do hereby change my name from Surjeet Singh to Surjeet Singh Dhaliwal with immediate e ect.
Making more in B.C. by growing value-added sector
B.C. expanding Value-Added Manufacturing Program to secure fibre for businesses
British Columbia is taking action to secure more fibre for value-added businesses, creating local jobs by making more in B.C.
The Province is expanding the BC Timber Sales Value-Added Manufacturing Program by creating a new dedicated category that will secure fibre for custom cutters and processors.
B.C.’s action builds on Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation Task Force, which was commissioned in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new duties and tariffs on Canadian wood products. The task force recommends strong support for value-added operators so Canada can build high-quality products at home.
“British Columbia’s path forward for forestry can’t just be providing dimensional lumber to Americans. We have to make more in B.C.,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “Our government is continuing to take real action to get local logs processed in local communities, creating local jobs. By expanding the value-added manufacturing program to include custom cutters and processors, we’re supplying fibre to the businesses who are ready to create world-class wood products; the same products that are going to help B.C. compete globally and win.”
The changes are being introduced because government heard, through public engagement, that these businesses should receive the same level of support as the broader value-added sector.
B.C.’s custom cutter and processor sector
Custom cutters and processors are a group within the value-added woodmanufacturing sector without their own sawmilling facilities. Through partnering with companies in the
value-added sector, custom cutters and processors are able to use multiple manufacturing facilities to produce
in competing to get more wood products to the global market, including the growing Indian market.
speciality products to meet their customers’ needs. Custom cutters and processors make value-added manufactured wood products, as well as specialize in making products such as:
- specialty customer-specific lumber products
- Japanese temple components
- windows and doors
The custom cutter and processor sector directly employs an estimated 250 people, while also playing an important role in the economy of the Lower Mainland. Using marine towing companies for the movement of logs, trucking and rail companies for shipment and Vancouver ports for export overseas. This indirectly supports hundreds of additional jobs.
Sundher Group is one of the key custom cutters in the Lower Mainland. It creates various products from coastal species such as hemlock, douglas fir and western red and yellow cedars, depending on the needs of the customer. These help strengthen B.C.’s position
“I am very pleased that this announcement finally recognizes the contributions made to our province from the custom cut group of companies,” said Tom Sundher, president, Sundher Group. “This is good news for the stability of small businesses in the forest industry, especially at the local level. It supports our ability to adapt much faster to changing markets or operating conditions than a national company or large sawmill can. It keeps the industry operating.”
Securing wood supply for value-added manufacturers
The Value-Added Manufacturing Program was announced in January 2023, dedicating 10% of BC Timber Sales timber supply to small and mediumsized secondary manufacturers producing high-value products, such as mass timber, plywood, veneer, panelling and flooring.
The program’s available timber supply was doubled to 20% in 2025 by the minister of forests to build upon its early success. The program is restricted
to value-added wood manufacturers who have limited or no forest tenure and who own or lease their own facility, and a new category is being developed for custom cutters and processors to join the program to access valuable timber.
Value-added wood products, such as mass timber, are increasingly in demand for their structural performance, quick construction times and architectural and design appeal. The growing demand has resulted in steady job growth and market expansion. The sector’s growth is sped up by providing greater certainty of long-term timber supply through the Value-Added Manufacturing Program.
Making more in B.C.
In recent years, B.C.’s value-added sector has:
- grown to use nearly 1.5 million cubic metres of wood through the ValueAdded Manufacturing program since its launch in 2023
- grown its contribution to B.C.’s total gross domestic product (GDP) to more than $1.3 billion in 2024
Expanding the Value-Added Manufacturing Program supports B.C.’s plan to grow a stronger, more diversified economy by attracting investment, advancing major projects, expanding value-added wood manufacturing, strengthening global trade relationships and creating good-paying jobs in communities throughout the province. Expanding the program supports actions to improve fibre access, predictability and stability, support local manufacturing and ensure more B.C. logs are processed into high-value products in the province. The expansion is also a positive development for the Make More in BC Program, creating stability for businesses and workers in the value-added space.
Big B on making mistakes
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a profound message about learning and selfawareness, stating that admitting mistakes is a sign of character and that every day brings a new opportunity to learn. An avid writer of his blog, where he connects with his "extended family" or "EF", the star wrote: "Every day is an education... Every day is a fresh and new learning... every day is cherished for the opportunities it gives to be able to comply with the change and the new... learning is divine .. what was unknown and left to specialists, is good, one
must have the ability to pick up whatever the ones that have the knowledge and experience, convey (sic)." The octagenarian then spoke about mistakes and said that it is not wrong to accept them. "Admitting a mistake is not wrong .. it shows character .. once you have admitted it, the burden of its non function is better understood, and all debate on it ends... there is no harm in getting into an argument and even when the other party is uncompromising, despite knowing that you are right, the best way to end the debate is to finally tell the other 'you know you may be right' ."
Kajal fulfils
longtime dream
Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film The India Story, has shared that she wanted to do a courtroom film for a long time. The actress finally got a chance with regards to the same in her upcoming film.
The actress essays the role of Advocate Archana, a lawyer who joins forces with an ordinary citizen seeking justice against powerful corporate interests accused of endangering lives. She told this agency, "So courtroom drama is something that has been on my radar for a very long time. I have been looking for a good, meaty and challenging courtroom drama. So that aspect of my desire was fulfilled through the course of this film."
She went on to add, "As an actor ,I feel that is something that is extremely challenging/ When you can forget that you are even a part of something you reach that stage of just being, and just co-existing in a particular scene. And not really being or putting an attempt to have a true existence."
Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh believes that an actor's real growth happens away from the camera, which is why she continues to return to acting workshops to sharpen her craft. Recently, she attended a workshop at Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Arts in Puducherry, describing it as an opportunity to challenge herself and rediscover her approach to acting. Fatima revealed that the intensive programme included daily sessions in Kalaripayattu, breathwork, voice training, rhythm, eye exercises and emotional exploration. Spending nearly nine hours a day in training pushed her beyond her comfort zone, something she considers essential for artistic growth. According to the actor, workshops prevent performances from becoming repetitive. She explained that constantly moving from one film to another can make acting mechanical, with performers unknowingly repeating familiar techniques. Returning to training helps break that pattern and encourages fresh thinking. Fatima also described being a student again as a humbling experience. She said workshops remind actors that learning never ends, allowing them to make mistakes, experiment and improve without hierarchy or pressure. Having also trained at Natana Kairali in Kerala earlier this year, Fatima said every workshop offers valuable lessons, but Adishakti's approach resonates deeply with her, inspiring her to continue learning throughout her acting journey.
Akshay’s surprise revelation
When Akshay Kumar graced the popular Koffee With Karan couch with his better half, Twinkle Khanna, he revealed that legendary actress Sridevi was his first celebrity crush. Hearing this, host Karan Johar pointed out that Akshay did a movie with Sridevi, Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin back in 2004, where these two were seen as husband and wife. However, Akshay revealed that their movie was released without a climax. “You did a film with her that was never released, na?,” Asked Karan. Sharing how Meri
Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin was finally able to reach the audience without a climax, Akshay revealed, “It did release, but do you know how it released? It is the only film which released without a climax. In Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin, we hold hands, and she says Ab hum badla lenge, and we never shot the badla. So, at the end we see on the screen Then they took revenge,” he went on to explain. Made under the direction of Pankaj Parashar, the drama has been backed by S. M. Iqbal.
Aditi on changing paradigms of cinema
Aditi Govitrikar believes the film industry is undergoing a gradual transformation, with evolving storytelling formats creating more opportunities for actors, especially women. Reflecting on the changing paradigms of cinema, the actor said digital platforms have significantly expanded the scope of meaningful roles beyond the limitations often associated with mainstream films. Speaking in a recent interview, Aditi observed that while the big screen continues to place agerelated expectations on female actors, OTT platforms have become more inclusive. She noted that women in films are often offered stereotypical roles after a certain age, whereas streaming content provides greater creative freedom and allows performers to portray layered, ageappropriate characters. The actor also highlighted the growing popularity of microdramas, describing them as a format well suited to today’s mobile-first audience. According to her,
their short duration and easy accessibility have made them increasingly appealing, and she believes the trend is here to stay as digital consumption continues to rise. Aditi also acknowledged that cinema is slowly moving away from outdated portrayals of women. While she pointed out that objectification still exists in some films and songs, she feels there has been noticeable progress, with writers and filmmakers creating more substantial, nuanced roles for female characters.
Connecting more youth to First Nations-led care
New Seabird Island program offers healing, hope, support for young adults
Young adults in the Fraser Salish region will soon have access to six new treatment beds through the launch of the Thíytelh Wellness Program, a First Nations-led wellness initiative hosted by Seabird Island.
“For young adults, having the right support at the right time can change the trajectory of their lives,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “These six new treatment beds create space for healing that is grounded in culture, community and clinical care. Working with Seabird Island and Fraser Health, we’re addressing gaps between youth and adult services and strengthening access to care that is respectful, culturally safe and shaped by Indigenous leadership.”
The Thíytelh Wellness Program is a 90-day, bed-based substance-use treatment program for Indigenous young adults between 19 and 26 years. Guided by a “Two-Eyed Seeing” approach, the program brings together Indigenous ways of knowing and healing with evidence-informed clinical
care to support recovery, wellness and long-term healing.
Guided by Seabird Island Elders, Knowledge Keepers and leadership, culture and traditional wellness are foundational to the program. It’s the first program of its kind in the Fraser Salish region to formally integrate Indigenous wellness approaches and clinical substance-use treatment.
Supporting young adults through First Nations-led care
The program was developed in response to a longstanding need for culturally grounded, age-appropriate services for Indigenous young adults. Young adults often experience gaps in support as they transition between youth and adult systems of care. At the same time, Indigenous communities across the Fraser Salish region continue to experience impacts of the toxic-drug crisis, trauma, grief, loss and barriers to accessing culturally safe care. Indigenous young adults deserve access to services that recognize their strengths, honour their identities and
help them build healthy, meaningful futures.
“We have lost far too many young people to the toxic-drug supply, untreated trauma and the cumulative generational impacts of grief, pain, disconnection and systemic barriers to wellness and care,” said Alexis Grace, chief administrative officer, Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band). “The creation of Thíytelh and these new treatment beds demonstrates that First Nations voices spanning the Fraser Salish region have been heard. Existing systems have not been designed to adequately support Indigenous young adults during one of the most vulnerable stages of life. These beds help expand how we respond. We raise our hands to Fraser Health and the Ministry of Health for walking in partnership with us.”
The program is delivered through a partnership between Seabird Island, Fraser Health and the Ministry of Health, and reflects a shared commitment to reconciliation and Indigenousled, culturally safe service delivery.
The Thíytelh Wellness Program is
expected to begin accepting referrals and open its doors in July 2026.
Program highlights six treatment beds designed specifically for Indigenous young adults between 19 and 26
First Nations-led program grounded in culture, community and land-based healing supports connection to culture, identity, community and wellness
designed to bridge gaps between youth and adult services
This is part of government’s work to expand access and build a full and seamless continuum of mental-health and substance-use care so people can get the help they need, when and where they need it. This includes 3,829 beds that support people with substance-use challenges, of which 879 are new since 2017, launching the Opioid Treatment Access Line, opening Foundry youth centres and First Nations healing facilities.
BC Children’s Hospital’s centre for health complexity reaches 50% construction milestone
Children and youth living with complex health needs are one step closer to accessing a new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity, as construction has reached the halfway mark. Government officials and community partners marked the completion of the building’s primary structure with a “topping-off” event.
This milestone was celebrated with the last panel of mass timber being installed in place above the centre’s main entrance. The centre, slated to open in 2028, will be the first healthcare facility in B.C. to use a hybrid mass timber construction.
With the completion of the primary structure, the focus will shift to finishing the building’s exterior such as the facade and roof, and continuing inte-
rior work such as installing electrical and mechanical systems, technology, material finishes, furniture and equipment.
The new centre will support nearly 2,500 children and youth annually. It will help ensure children with the most complex health needs in B.C. and the Yukon receive the specialized care they need. These children have serious, chronic medical conditions that affect multiple body systems and structures,
need help with daily activities such as eating and moving, and rely on multiple health and social programs and supports.
The building design will offer innovative, accessible spaces, such as a feature ramp, an All-Nations space and Indigenous healing garden, and a wellness path through the mature grove of trees, as well as comfortable patient family meeting rooms, recreation spaces, a dining area and a teaching
kitchen to support wellness, learning and community building for families. The centre’s services will include care co-ordination, consultation and training, and family wellness supports, along with outpatient and virtual care options.
The capital cost of the project is approximately $310 million, with $40 million supported by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, along with an additional $20 million for enhancements, for a total of $60 million in foundation support. Other project funding includes $224 million from the Province, $35 million from Provincial Health Services Authority and $11 million from the City of Vancouver (50% funding contribution for the child care centre). Construction and design for this project are led by Ledcor.
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Colorado Springs, Colorado: Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has made history by becoming the first keshdhari Sikh American to be accepted into the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). He received his appointment on April 4, 2026, and was granted a religious accommodation on June 20, allowing him to serve while maintaining his Sikh articles of faith, including his uncut hair and turban. He officially joined the Academy on June 24 and is currently undergoing basic cadet training. The American Sikh Council praised the milestone, calling it a significant achievement for the Sikh American community and a step forward for greater religious inclusion in the U.S. military.
