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The City of Abbotsford is excited grateful to Saputo for their generosity to mark the completion of the new and partnership in helping make this splash pad at Crossley Park and invite project possible.” the community to a grand opening “At Saputo, we’re committed to investcelebration on June 20 in partnership ing in projects that encourage healthy, with Saputo. active lifestyles and foster well-being Crossley Park, which is located on within the communities we serve,” said McAdam Road and Old Yale Road, Stéphanie Roy, Senior Manager of Soacross from the Abbotsford Recreation cial Impact and Employee Engagement Centre is a beloved community park at Saputo. “We’re proud to support the and the new splash pad will provide new splash pad at Crossley Park, an inpark users with a fun, interactive, safe clusive addition that responds directly and accessible way to cool down and to the needs of residents and helps enjoy the park during the hot summer visitors enjoy summer to the fullest.” months.

The public opening celebration for Designed based on feedback received the new splash pad takes place on from residents, and thanks to a $25,000 Saturday, June 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 sponsorship by Saputo, the splash pad p.m. Residents are invited to enjoy a features a variety of fun and interac- fun-filled afternoon featuring carnivaltive features, including user-activated themed activities and entertainment spray nozzles, tipping buckets, spray for all ages, including a performance jets and fountains. The splash pad area by the Bubble Guy, a balloon artist, also includes an accessible picnic table face painting, and an inflatable slide and bench seating that feature extra for kids under 12. Go Play Outside space for mobility aids, wheelchairs will also be onsite with lawn games and strollers to make it more accessible and an arts and crafts table. Mayor and Council will activate the splash to all users. pad at 2:40 p.m. to officially mark the “Supporting recreation and the ameniopening of the new amenity. ties, spaces and activities that connect us as a community is an important The new splash pad is part of the City’s focus for City Council,” said Abbots- ongoing commitment to enhancing ford Mayor Ross Siemens. “This new park amenities and expanding outdoor accessible splash pad will help bring recreation and family-friendly spaces people together and provide countless that encourage residents to stay active, hours of summer fun for children and connect with one another and enjoy families in our community. We are the outdoors.

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Abbotsford Chamber Advances Policy Resolutions on Agriculture and Workforce at Provincial Level

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce attended the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Policy Conference last week, joining business and community leaders from across British Columbia to discuss key economic issues and help shape advocacy priorities for the year ahead.

them, alongside other member priorities, through ongoing engagement with government and the BC Chamber network. We are committed to ensuring Abbotsford's business community has a strong and effective voice in shaping policies that support growth and competitiveness.

Abbotsford’s continued engagement at the provincial level ensures that the voices of Abbotsford businesses are at the table to shape provincial business advocacy to government. These policies allow Abbotsford to continue to push for pro-business changes in B.C.

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce was represented by President Sam Varing, Vice President Josh Reynolds, and CEO Alex Mitchell, who advanced two policies focused on addressing key challenges to the Abbotsford Business Community: in the Fraser Valley. A more stable and straints restrict operational efficiency About the Abbotsford Chamber of Stabilizing Provincial Attestation predictable PAL framework would and weaken provincial food system Commerce: resilience.

Letter (PAL) Allocations to Protect strengthen workforce alignment, imThe Abbotsford Chamber of ComRegional Economies and Workforce prove institutional planning, and better Modernizing the policy would enable merce represents the needs of Abreflect regional labour market demand Capacity in B.C. year-round processing, improve supply and institutional capacity. chain flexibility, and strengthen B.C.’s botsford’s businesses and empowers This policy calls on the Province to economic development across the FraEliminating the 50-50 Rule to Strength- capacity to respond to climate disrupimprove the stability and predictabilser Valley region. For over 110 years, en Food Security and Agrifood Pro- tion, trade uncertainty, and labour presity of Provincial Attestation Letter sures. It would also support increased the Abbotsford Chamber has been the cessing in B.C. (PAL) allocations for post-secondary investment in value-added agriculture voice of business, working on behalf institutions. Recent federal reductions This policy calls on the Province to and reduce reliance on external pro- of over 800 members, investing in the have constrained international student modernize the Agricultural Land Re- cessing markets, while maintaining next generation of entrepreneurs and intake, creating uncertainty for institu- serve (ALR) regulatory framework by strong protections for high-quality young professionals, breaking down tions and regional employers who rely eliminating the 50-50 rule for on-farm farmland. barriers to business development and on international students as part of the processing. trade, advocating for investments and "Strong advocacy starts with listening policies to help businesses succeed, broader workforce pipeline.

The current requirement, which man- to our members and bringing their and building community and connecInternational students are essential dates that at least half of inputs pro- priorities to the tables where decisions tions. to meeting labour market needs in cessed on ALR land be sourced from are made,” said Sam Varing, President, high-demand sectors and supporting the same property, limits year-round Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. The Abbotsford Chamber is nationally regional economies, particularly in operations, reduces scalability, and “These resolutions reflect key chal- accredited to meet standards of busiareas such as aviation, logistics, ad- creates barriers to investment in B.C.’s lenges facing Abbotsford businesses, ness excellence and provide benefits vanced manufacturing, and agri-food agrifood processing sector. These con- and our team will continue advancing to its member organizations.

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City of Abbotsford issues warning about impersonation scam The City of Abbotsford is urging resi- Impersonation scams can take many dents and businesses to stay alert after forms, including emails, text mesbecoming aware of an impersonation sages, phone calls, letters, QR codes or scam involving fraudulent invoices fake websites. These messages often and payment requests where a third look legitimate and may include offiparty attempted to direct payment of cial logos, familiar names and urgent a fraudulent invoice to an account not language to pressure people into acting associated with the City. quickly.

Recently, a property owner with an active development application was con- Residents and businesses can learn tacted by someone falsely claiming to more fraud protection tips on the represent the City. The fraudster asked Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website. the property owner to pay an invoice f you believe you have received a by wire transfer to an account that was fraudulent email or message, you can not connected to the City. Fortunately, also report it to the Canadian Antithe property owner contacted the City Fraud Centre to help authorities track before making any payment. and prevent scams.

To help others avoid similar situations, the City is sharing this information If you live or work in Abbotsford, you as a precaution and has reported the can also report scams to the Abbotsincident to the Abbotsford Police ford Police Department by calling their Department. non-emergency line at 604-859-5225.

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Soccer Watch Party Planned for June 12th in Downtown Abbotsford zfAUntfAUn aYbtsPorz ivwc 12 jUn nUM sfkr vfc pfrtI df afXojn Archway Community Services is host- a h i s t o r i c ing a viewing of Canada’s international moment for soccer game vs Bosnia-Herzegovina on C a n a d i a n Friday, June 12th from 11am to 3pm in the soccer. With Archway parking lot on Montrose Avenue. the support This free community event will feature a o f l o c a l live outdoor screening of the soccer match businesses and is intended to bring together families, and foundayouth, and community members in a safe tions, they and welcoming environment. Food from were able to local vendors including the Pastry Portal, secure fundMaster Chocolate and more will be avail- ing to host able for purchase. the event.

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Shirley Wilson Announces Candidacy for Abbotsford City Council

ÈrlI ivlsn ny aYbtsPorz istI kONsl leI afpxI AumIdvfrI df aYlfn kIqf Shirley Wilson, current Trustee and Safe Streets Board of Education Vice-Chair, has and Crime announced she will stand for City Reduction Council in the upcoming Abbotsford Community municipal election on October 17, Unity and 2026.

Support After more than 20 years of public Sustainable service as an elected School Trust- Infrastrucee—supporting children, youth, and ture and Detheir families, and the broader com- velopment munity—Wilson is officially throwing her hat into the ring for a seat at the T h i s i n cludes exCouncil table. p a n d e d “After six elected terms, I want to Recreational share my professional and elected and Sporting experience, competencies, and skills Sites across the broader municipality,” said Wi l s o n Wilson. “Serving brings a Abbotsford as a Trustee has been a solid track humbling gift from the voters. I am record in local governance. “I have prepared to serve at the city level, dem- led with integrity, always focused on onstrating the same trust, competence, the impacts to all students, families, and dedication that I have brought to staff, and the community. That focus our community for over two decades transfers seamlessly to City Council,” at the board table.” she said.

Wilson reflects on her deep commit- Wilson supports the ongoing advocacy ment to the community and believes efforts for flood mitigation and trade her experience will help manage infrastructure. She believes that the Abbotsford’s current growth, future political and financial support required planning, and local opportunities. Her is long overdue and is looking track record of fiscal responsibility forward to ensuring resilience. The with taxpayer dollars is solid. devastating floods had a negative “Over the past four-year term, the economic impact not only locally, but Board of Education has stewarded across the province and country. more than $1.2 billion of taxpayer dollars, demonstrating a deep understand- Wilson continued, “strengthening our ing of the conservative use of public city’s infrastructure is necessary so that our funds,” Wilson stated.

Looking forward, Wilson aims to build constituents feel supported by the very upon the strong connections Council services, buildings, trails, roads, and holds with stakeholders, local com- fields they rely on every day.” munity, and both provincial and federal allies. Her key platform priorities Wilson remains fully committed to the ongoing work of the School Board as include: she looks forward to her transition to Council.

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mOjUdf skUl kIqI hY, ijs nfl jnqk Dn dI sMjm aqy trwstI aqy iËMmyvfrI nfl vrqoN krn dI sfzI smJ b o r z a f P sfbq huMdI hY.” aYjUkyÈn dI BivwK vwl dyKidaF, ivlsn kONsl dy sQfnk Aup-cyar ihwsydfrF, BfeIcfry aqy sUbfeI qy PYzrl ÈrlI ivlBfeIvflF nfl mËbUq irÈiqaF nUM hor awgy sn ny aYlfn vDfAuxf cfhuMdI hY. AunHF dy cox mMc dIaF kIqf hY ik Auh muwK qrjIhF ieh hn: 17 akqUbr 2026 nUM hox • iËMmyvfr ivwqI jvfbdyhI vflIaF aYb t s P o r z • surwiKaq sVkF aqy aprfD ivwc kmI imAUNspl coxF • BfeIcfrk eykqf aqy sihXog ivwc istI kONsl leI cox • itkfAU buinafdI ZFcf aqy ivkfs lVngIaF. • mnorMjn aqy Kyz shUlqF df ivsQfr 20 sflF qoN ivlsn kol sQfnk pRÈfsn ivwc mËbUq vw D smy N qw k qjrbf hY. AunHF ikhf, “mYN hmyÈf iemfndfrI c u x I h o e I nfl agvfeI kIqI hY aqy afpxy hr PYsly skUl trwstI vjoN bwicaF, nOjvfnF, AunHF dy ivwc ividafrQIaF, pirvfrF, stfP aqy pirvfrF aqy ivafpk BfeIcfry dI syvf krn BfeIcfry ’qy pYx vfly pRBfvF nUM kyNdr ivwc qoN bfad, ivlsn ny hux aiDkfrq qOr ’qy rwiKaf hY. iehI soc istI kONsl ivwc vI myrI kONsl dI sIt leI afpxI dfavydfrI pyÈ agvfeI df afDfr bxygI.” kr idwqI hY. ivlsn hVH-rokU AuprfilaF aqy vpfrk ivlsn ny ikhf, “Cy vfr cuxy jfx qoN bfad buinafdI ZFcy leI jfrI vkflq df smrQn mYN afpxf pyÈyvr aqy cuixaf hoieaf qjrbf, krdI hY. AunHF df mMnxf hY ik ies leI XogqfvF aqy hunr pUry ngr pwDr ’qy sFJy loVINdf rfjnIiqk aqy ivwqI sihXog kfPI krnf cfhuMdI hF. trwstI vjoN aYbtsPorz dI smyN qoN lMibq hY aqy Auh BivwK ivwc vDyry syvf krnf votrF vwloN imilaf iewk inmrqf lckIly aqy mËbUq ZFcy nUM XkInI bxfAux Biraf snmfn irhf hY. mYN Èihr pwDr ’qy leI kMm krnf cfhuMdI hY. AunHF ikhf ik ipCly vI Ausy Brosy, Xogqf aqy smrpx nfl syvf hVHF ny nf isrÌ sQfnk pwDr ’qy, sgoN sUby krn leI iqafr hF, jo mYN do dhfikaF qoN vwD aqy dyÈ dI arQivvsQf ’qy vI nkfrfqmk smyN qoN BfeIcfry leI inBfieaf hY.” pRBfv pfieaf sI. ivlsn df kihxf hY ik BfeIcfry pRqI AunHF dI ivlsn ny awgy ikhf, “sfzy Èihr dy buinzUMGI vcnbwDqf aqy qjrbf aYbtsPorz dy afdI ZFcy nUM hor mËbUq bxfAuxf bhuq ËrUrI mOjUdf ivkfs, BivwKI XojnfbMdI aqy sQfnk hY qF jo lok AuhnF syvfvF, iemfrqF, tRylF, mOikaF nUM pRBfvÈflI ZMg nfl sMBflx ivwc sVkF aqy Kyz mYdfnF qoN pUrf lfB lY skx mddgfr sfbq hovygf. tYksdfqfvF dy pYsy ijnHF ’qy Auh hr roË inrBr krdy hn.” dI iËMmyvfr vrqoN dy mfmly ivwc AunHF df ivlsn ny ikhf ik Auh skUl borz ivwc irkfrz mËbUq irhf hY. afpxIaF mOjUdf iËMmyvfrIaF pRqI pUrI qrHF AunHF ikhf, “ipCly cfr sflF dy kfrjkfl vcnbwD hn aqy istI kONsl ivwc sMBfivq dOrfn borz afP aYjUkyÈn ny tYksdfqfvF dy qbdIlI leI vI AuqÈfh nfl iqafrI kr 1[2 iblIan zflr qoN vwD PMzF dI dyKBfl rhIaF hn.

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Dr. Grover & Associates welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal zf: grovr aYNz aYsosIeyts zf: mndIp gryvfl df svfgq krdy hn 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 other doctors in the clinic to reduce appointment waiting times and slowly take on Dr. Gagan Grover’s patients. He will also offer walk in service for our own patients. He will be working full time.

He will not be taking new patients outside of our clinic. Please welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal.

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YOUR COUNCIL IN THE

COMMUNITY

myar aqy kONsl sfzI kimAUintI ivwc srgrmI nfl Èfml hn aqy Auh sQfnk smfgmF, AudGftnF, tUr aqy srkfr dy sInIar pwDrF aqy hor ihwsydfrF nfl mIitMgF ivwc istI dI numfieMdgI krdy hn.

gRFt pRfpqkrqf aYbtsPorz leI iviBMn klf aqy swiBafcfr dIaF pyÈkÈF ilafAuNdy hn istI afP aYbtsPorz dy nvyN afrts aYNz klcr gRFt pRogrfm dy PMzF dy kfrn ies sfl awT klf aqy swiBafcfr isrjxhfr aqy sMsQfvF aYbtsPorz invfsIaF nUM swiBafcfrk qËribaF dI iviBMn ÈRyxI ivwc pyÈ krngIaF. 39 sQfnk ibnYkfrF ny gRFtF leI arËI idwqI, jo swiBafcfrk gqIivDIaF, pRogrfmF aqy smfgmF df smrQn krdy hn jo BfeIcfrk sbMD sQfpq krdy hn, iviBMnqf nUM Aujfgr krdy hn aqy afriQk ivkfs ivwc Xogdfn pfAuNdy hn. cuxy hoey pRojYkt vwK-vwK qrHF dy klfqmk iviÈaF ivwc PYlI kimAUintI BfgIdfrI leI nvIaF aqy ivsiqRq klfvF aqy swiBafcfr dy qËribaF dI iviBMn ÈRyxI dI pyÈkÈ krdy hn: • • • •

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aYbtsPorz iPlm sosfietI kimAUintI iPlm skRIinMg dI iewk lVI pyÈ krygI. aYbI afrts klYkitv iewk muPq kimAUintI afrt eIvYNt dI myËbfnI krygf. muPq iltl afrt gYlrI dy isrjxhfr anukI kruxfjIvf aqy jYnIPr ÈYipt BfeIcfry dy afly-duafly pOp-awp pRdrÈnIaF dI myËbfnI krngy.

PryËr vYlI afritst sosfietI iewk muPq kimAUintI afrt eIvYNt dI myËbfnI krygI.

aMqr-swiBafcfrk vrkÈfpF aqy ieMtraYkitv pRdrÈnF df afXojn krygI. aMqr-swiBafcfrk kimAUintI storItyilMg pRojYkt isrjxhfr nfeIk PYmojUro boly gey ÈbdF aqy khfxI suxfAux dIaF pyÈkfrIaF dI iewk lVI dI myËbfnI krygf. sfAUQ eyÈIan Pok hYrItyj pRojYkt dy inrmfqf sfidk pRIq isMG ivakqIgq aqy vrcual pRdrÈnIaF pyÈ krngy.

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gIq sqr aqy kdm nOjvfnF dI BfgIdfrI nUM vDf ky pfrk sMgIq smfroh ivwc AuhnF dI isMPnI nUM vDfeygf.

ies sfl dy gRFt pRfpq krn vfilaF nUM vDfeI. asIN AuhnF dy pRojYktF nUM sPl huMdy dyKx dI AumId krdy hF aqy asIN AumId krdy hF ik BfeIcfrf swiBafcfrk aqy klfqmk smfgmF, gqIivDIaF aqy pRogrfmF dI ies afgfmI cox df afnMd mfxygf.

PryËr vYlI afritst sosfietI, iewQy AunHF dy 2026 spirMg afrt Èoa klfkfrF dy irsYpÈn ivwc idKfeI idwqI, Èihr dy nvyN afrts aqy klcr gRFt pRogrfm qoN PMz pRfpq krn vflIaF sQfnk klf sMsQfvF ivwcoN iewk hY.

kONsl ny irhfieÈI ruwK lgfAux dy pRogrfm df smrQn kIqf afpxI 26 meI dI mIitMg ivwc, istI kfAuNisl ny "bRFc afAut aYbtsPorz", iewk nvyN irhfieÈI ruwK lgfAux dy pRogrfm df smrQn kIqf. kfAuNisl nUM afpxI irport ivwc, stfP ny dwisaf ik pRogrfm dy BfgIdfrF nUM drwKq AuhnF dy GrF qwk phuMcfey jfxgy aqy pyÈyvr AuhnF nUM lgfAux ivwc mdd krngy. iPr jfiedfd dy mflk nUM ruwK dI dyKBfl ikvyN krnI hY bfry inrdyÈ idwqy jfxgy. pRojYkt leI sQfnk qOr 'qy splfeI kIqy ruwKF dIaF awT iksmF dI isPfrÈ kIqI jFdI hY. ies ivwc vwK-vwK sQfnF aqy siQqIaF dy anukUl hox leI afkfr dI ÈRyxI ivwc pqJV aqy sdfbhfr ruwKF df imÈrx Èfml hY. stfP ny afpxy pihly sfl ivwc pIarznivly aqy vYst aYbtsPorz ielfky ivwc pRogrfm nUM Poks krn dI isPfrÈ kIqI hY ieh pRogrfm Èihr dI ÈihrI jMglfq rxnIqI dy iqMn tIicaF nUM sMboiDq krdf hY: (1) 20 pRqIÈq qoN Gwt Cwq vfly kvr vfly ÈihrI aFZ-guaFZ ivwc ruwK lgfAux nUM qrjIh idਓ. (2) iewk sMcfr aqy pRbMDkI Xojnf ivkisq aqy lfgU kro jo ÈihrI jMglF bfry muwK sMdyÈF nUM sFJf krn dy mOikaF dI pVcol krdI hY, kimAUintI mYNbrF nUM pRbMDkI kfrjF ivwc Èfml krdI hY aqy ividak mOky pRdfn krdI hY. (3) AuhnF pRogrfmF dI pVcol kro jo lokF nUM AuhnF dIaF jfiedfdF 'qy inXmq qOr 'qy vwzy ruwK lgfAux aqy AuhnF dI sFB-sMBfl krn leI AuqÈfihq krdy hn.

MAYOR ROSS SIEMENS

COUNCILLOR LES BARKMAN

COUNCILLOR KELLY CHAHAL

COUNCILLOR PATRICIA DRIESSEN

COUNCILLOR SIMON GIBSON

COUNCILLOR DAVE LOEWEN

COUNCILLOR PATRICIA ROSS

COUNCILLOR DAVE SIDHU

COUNCILLOR MARK WARKENTIN

OUR MISSION: We strive to continually improve the quality of life within our community by delivering key services for current and future generations.

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quhfzy cuxy hoey numfieMdy hox dy nfqy, kONsl sfzy BfeIcfry dy ivkfs aqy ivkfs leI nIqI aqy Èfsn dI idÈf vI inrDfrq krdI hY. quhfzI istI kfAuNisl duafrf kIqy jf rhy mhwqvpUrn kMm bfry sUicq rihx leI, abbotsford.ca/councilinthecommunity'qy jfE.

kONsl ny iPÈtRYp kRIk storm vftr mYnyjmYNt plfn nUM mnËUrI idwqI afpxI 12 meI dI mIitMg ivwc, istI kfAuNisl ny iPÈtRYp kRIk eykIikRq storm vftr mYnyjmYNt plfn nUM mnËUrI idwqI. kfAuNisl nUM afpxI irport ivwc, stfP ny dwisaf ik Xojnf df AudyÈ vftrÈYwz muwidaF nUM hwl krn leI rxnIqIaF ivkisq krnf, BivwK dy ivkfs aqy jlvfXU qbdIlI dy pRBfvF nUM Gwt krnf, aqy vftrÈYwz dy surwiKaq aqy itkfAU ivkfs nUM smrQn dyx leI iPÈtRYp kRIk vftrÈYwz ivwc zrynyj buinafdI ZFcy ivwc suDfr krnf hY. ieh Xojnf hVH, ktfv aqy qlCt pRbMDn dy nfl-nfl vfqfvrx dI bhflI aqy suDfrF dy KyqrF ivwc isÌfrÈF krdI hY. ies pRogrfm nUM pUrf hox ivwc 30 sfl qoN vwD smF lwgx dI AumId hY. ies smyN, pRogrfm dy ihwsy vjoN iPÈtRYp nËrbMdI qlfb qoN qlCt nUM htfieaf jf irhf hY. bfkI pCfxy gey pRojYktF nUM qrjIh idwqI jfvygI aqy agly sfl dy aMq ivwc mukMml hox vfly Èihr dy zrynyj mfstr plfn ivwc Èfml kIqf jfvygf.

COUNCIL

UPDATE JUNE 2026

kONsl ny isivk avfrz nIqI ivwc soD kIqI afpxI 12 meI dI mIitMg ivwc, istI kONsl ny nIqI dy afDuinkIkrn aqy spÈtqf, pfrdrÈqf aqy pRÈfskI kuÈlqf ivwc suDfr krn leI isivk avfrz aqy mfnqf nIqI ivwc soDF nUM mnËUrI idwqI. kfAuNisl nUM afpxI irport ivwc, stfP ny not kIqf ik 2020 ivwc apxfey jfx qoN bfad, suDfr dy mOikaF dI pCfx krn leI mOjUdf rxnIqI dI smIiKaf kIqI geI hY. stfP df pRsqfv: • avfrz ZFcy nUM awpzyt krnf • Xogqf dy mfpdMz nUM spwÈt krnf • mOjUdf istI aqy aYbtsPorz puils ivBfg dy krmcfrIaF dI aXogqf nUM spwÈt krnf • sfbkf krmcfrIaF aqy kONsl dy mYNbrF leI cfr sflF dI AuzIk imafd nUM lfgU krnf • dfKly dI pRikiraf nUM srl bxfAuxf • BivwK 'qy ivcfr krn leI ipCly sflF qoN nfmËdgIaF nUM brkrfr rwKxf • smIiKaf pRikiraf nUM soDxf • avfrz aqy mfnqf slfhkfr kmytI nUM BMg krnf

COMMUNITY SNAPSH T

9 meI nUM, myar sImyNs aqy kONslr zrIsn aqy igbsn ny imwl lyk pfrk ivKy PryËr vYlI hYlQ kyar PfAUNzyÈn dI vfk Pfr kfrzIak hYlQ ivwc iÈrkq kIqI.

9 meI nUM, myar sImyNs ny aYbtsPorz sports hfl afP Pym ieMzkÈn ivwc iÈrkq kIqI ijs ivwc iblzr ijm gorzn, rYPrI mfritn rIz aqy 2024-25 aYbtsPorz kYnks dI numfieMdgI krn vfly cyË vfAUtrs df snmfn kIqf igaf

13 meI nUM, myar sImyNs aqy kONslr rOs, cfhl aqy igbsn aYbtsPorz puils dy 2026+ rxnIqk Prymvrk bfry iewk ਓpn hfAUs smfgm ivwc aYbtsPorz puils cIP vftsn nfl Èfml hoey.

15 meI nUM, myar sImyNs aqy kONslr cfhl, igbsn, lovyn, rOs aqy iswDU (qsvIr ivwc nhIN) aYgsoilAUÈnË vYNzrpol dI nvIN pRosYisMg shUlq leI iewk nINh pwQr smfgm ivwc Èfml hoey.

21 meI nUM, myar sImyNs rotrI klwb afP aYbtsPorz-mYtskI nUM imly, ijs ivwc pRDfn cuxy gey gYrI mUr (qsvIr ivwc) vI Èfml sn, svflF dy jvfb dyx aqy sfzy BfeIcfry aqy kONsl dy 2022-2026 dy kfrjkfl bfry crcf krn leI.

23 meI nUM, izptI myar lovyn ny kONslrF bfrkmYn, zrIsn, igbsn aqy rOs, aYmpI ivs aqy aYmaYley inAUPIlz nfl 106vyN sflfnf bRYznr meI idvs nUM ÈurU krn ivwc mdd kIqI.

23 meI nUM, izptI myar lovyn aqy ADBA dy kfrjkfrI inrdyÈk irafn ilਓnhfrz ny aiDkfrq qOr 'qy kONslr bfrkmYn, zrIsn aqy igbsn duafrf vYst rylvy plfËf nUM KoilHaf.

24 meI nUM, myar sImyNs rn Pfr vftr ivKy 10K ivwc dOiVaf, jdoN ik kONslr igbsn aqy lovyn (qsvIr ivwc nhIN) ny kRmvfr 5K dOiVaf aqy sfeIzlfeIn qoN KuÈ ho igaf.

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BfeIcfiraF ivwc, ijwQy keI pirvfrF ny af-

dIaF hn, Kfs krky jdoN inXmq cYwkap nUM tfilaf jFdf hY. bhuq sfry mrd qd hI

pxy nËdIkI irÈqydfrF nUM CotI Aumr ivwc hI

mrdF dI mfnisk ishq dIaF smwisafvF zfktr kol jFdy hn jdoN lwCx axdyKy nhIN

ieh ibmfrIaF Bugqdy dyiKaf hY.

hmyÈf Auh qrIky nfl nhIN idKdIaF ijvyN rihMdy. Aus smyN qwk KUn ivwc ÈUgr bhuq

pr ies sfl mrdF dI ishq bfry gwlbfq df ruJfn iewk hor ÈFq pr mhwqvpUrn pfsy vwl vI viDaf hY—mfnisk ishq aqy iekFqqf.

lok socdy hn. ieh ËrUrI nhIN ik koeI iswDf vwD cuwkI ho skdI hY, blwz pRYÈr sflF qoN khy ik Auh izpRYÈn mihsUs kr irhf hY. keI kMtrol qoN bfhr ho skdf hY, jF kolYstRol

dy smyN ivwc bhuq mhwqvpUrn mihsUs huMdf hY. AunHF dI 2025 dI hflIaf Koj muqfbk,

hY—iksy dosq nfl tihlxf, kMm qoN bfad gwlbfq krnf, jF iksy aijhy ivakqI nfl hflcfl puwCxf jo hfl hI ivwc cuwp-cfp lwg irhf hovy. iewk shI gwlbfq vI keI vfr bhuq aihm ho skdI hY.

vfr ieh icVicVfpx, Qkfvt, dosqF qoN dUr idl aqy KUn dIaF nlIaF nUM pRBfivq kr iewk mYzIkl skUl gRYjUeyt vjoN iewk gwl jo mYN vyKI hY, Auh ieh hY ik mrd aksr afpxy hoxf, nINd dI kmI, guwsf, isr drd jF vwD cuwkf ho skdf hY.

kYnyzIan mYnË hYlQ PfAUNzyÈn “Never Èrfb pIx dy rUp ivwc vI sfhmxy afAuNdf hY. Alone” dy ivcfr ’qy kMm kr rhI hY, jo awj

keI vfr shfieqf sDfrn gwlF qoN ÈurU huMdI

ies leI rokQfm vflI ishq syvf mrdF dI

kuJ mrd afpxy afp nUM kMm ivwc hor zubo Aumr vDx nfl hor vI ËrUrI ho jFdI hY, lYNdy hn, jdik kuJ afpxy afp dI dyKBfl Kfs krky 40 sfl qoN bfad. ies df mqlb hI Cwz idMdy hn.

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Seventeen new sheriffs graduated from carrying out enforcement duties essential the Justice Institute of British Columbia to the justice system (JIBC) on Monday, June 8, 2026, helpThe graduates completed rigorous acaing keep people safe in B.C. courthouses demic, physical and scenario-based trainand supporting a fully staffed BC Sheriff Service following sustained provincial ing at JIBC, and will continue with field training alongside experienced sheriffs recruitment and retention efforts. before full deployment in July 2026.

“When people walk into a B.C. courtroom, they are often having one of the hardest “I am proud to welcome 17 new deputy days of their lives and deserve to feel sheriffs to the BC Sheriff Service,” said safe,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. Roger Phillips, chief sheriff and execu“These 17 new sheriffs will help make sure tive director, BC Sheriff Service. “These they do. These new graduates are joining graduates have worked incredibly hard to a fully staffed BC Sheriff Service, built complete a demanding training program. through years of focused recruitment and I look forward to seeing them put their retention work, and I thank them for their skills to work in courthouses across Britcommitment to helping safeguard court- ish Columbia.” houses across the province.”

Fully staffed sheriff service The new sheriffs will begin work in July The BC Sheriff Service has reached full 2026 at courthouses in the Lower Mainstaffing levels following provincial efforts land, Nanaimo, Williams Lake, Cranbrook and the South Okanagan Escort Centre. to recruit and retain sheriffs, such as: improved pay and benefits Keeping people and courthouses safe Sheriffs are highly trained peace officers retention incentives who help ensure B.C.’s 90 court locations a provincially led marketing strategy to operate safely and in a timely manner. raise awareness of career opportunities Their work supports the judiciary, Crown to reach bilingual people, women and and defence counsel, court staff and mem- people who have other law enforcement bers of the public who interact with the or military background justice system every day.

The efforts have led to a 7% increase in Core sheriff responsibilities include: fully trained sheriffs as of April 2026, compared to the same time in 2025. protecting court participants The Province will continue to invest in the recruitment, retention and training of providing security for judges, Crown sheriffs to strengthen the court system and counsel, defence counsel and staff ensure people can access safe, timely jussupporting jury administration tice services throughout British Columbia. transporting people in custody

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t e a m s i n or their province runs the environment,” Women face barriers as search and rescue “Women’s (SAR) volunteers, but there are easy fixes b o d i e s Saskatch- Jelena says. “But then, some women had that can create a more welcoming environ- are differe w a n a r e many stories to share with us, which highment. That’s one takeaway from Jelena e n t f r o m thinking of lights how different things are across the Brcic’s research project, which she’ll be men’s, and hiring qual- country, and how differently SAR teams discussing at a national webinar from 5:30 when you ified baby- can be run even within one province.” to 6:30 pm on Monday, June 22. sitters to look at make sure “I see that as the biggest opportunity for swift water In the first year of a two-year project w o m e n growth and change.” rescue gear, backed by Public Safety Canada’s Search who want and Rescue New Initiatives Fund, the a w o m a n to can do Jelena’s study is the first of its kind in can’t jump University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) prothe train- Canada, with the webinar to be followed fessor has collected data from hundreds of in a river in ing. That’s by a report distributed to SAR groups.

SAR volunteers from across the country. a suit that doesn’t fit. Can she be lowered Brcic hopes that the research not only She’s interviewed dozens of women, and from a helicopter in a harness that might such an amazing thing to do, and such an through those discussions, she’s examined not cinch enough to hold her? That’s a easy change that makes volunteering far sheds light on the vital contributions of the successes, challenges, and pathways to significant barrier that isn’t always con- more accessible for everyone, not just the women in SAR but also drives meaningwomen.” ful changes to support and empower all leadership experienced by women in SAR. sidered.” volunteers.

Drawing on their experiences, her webi- Another major hurdle is work-life balance. While those examples are relatively easy nar explores how recruitment, retention, Jelena repeatedly heard that SAR teams to address, another barrier has persisted for “The driver of that will be consistency inclusion, and organizational culture can have lots of younger and older women, centuries in all walks of life. Jelena asked of messaging, leadership training, and strengthen and sustain Canada’s volunteer- but there’s low representation from a large participants whether they’d experienced provincial support for individuals and group in the middle who have children. gender-based discrimination, with a mixed teams,” she says. “My hope is that teams driven SAR community. bag of replies. and provincial bodies enact some simple “One of the challenges that I heard fre- “This is a big barrier to overcome,” she “Some of the women said no, which seems changes, while also sparking conversaquently was equipment fit, and that’s a re- says. “Even training happens after school ally easy thing to address,” Jelena explains. when their kids are at home. A couple like a huge nod to how well their team tions about a larger cultural shift.”

New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online

New drivers in B.C. can now take the a Learner’s licence, the first step to getting ICBC has procured Neumo, Canada’s larg- driver licensing in B.C. We’re also lookknowledge test required for a Learner’s a full driver’s licence in B.C. Passing the est driver-knowledge testing provider, to ing ahead to offering online renewals and licence online, saving people a trip to an test ensures people understand the rules implement and monitor the test to maintain replacements for B.C. driver’s licences ICBC office and helping reduce wait times of the road and are aware of safe driving its integrity and ensure the right safeguards and BCIDs starting in 2027, as we confor other in-person appointments. behaviours before they start driving with are in place. Neumo delivers 86% of all tinue to put our customers at the centre of tests countrywide and is currently serving everything we do.”

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23 North American jurisdictions, includnew drivers more choice and convenience, The new online knowledge test is the Along with giving people more choice, especially people in rural and remote com- same as the in-person version, with the ing B.C.’s in-office test. moving the test online is expected to remunities who used to have to commute same type of questions and passing mark. Neumo first implemented its online testing duce demand and wait times for in-person far distances to take the test,” said Niki It is designed to be secure, fair and easy platform in 2021 and currently supports knowledge testing, as well as free ICBC Sharma, Attorney General. “This is part half a million tests a year. employees to accommodate other types of to access. of our work to modernize ICBC services in-person appointments, such as road tests. so they’re more convenient, accessible People can complete the test on a com- B.C. joins other Canadian provinces with and work better for everyone in British puter that has a camera and secure internet online knowledge tests, including Nova The online knowledge test is part of Columbia.” connection. The test is not available on a Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfound- ICBC’s multi-year modernization proland and Labrador. gram, Moving Together 2031, designed The online knowledge test is available to mobile device. to expand online services, streamline busipeople looking to obtain their Learner’s Security features keep the test secure and Modernizing ICBC services ness processes and upgrade technology. It licence for passenger vehicles and motor- fair, including identity checks and digital Moving the knowledge test online is part builds on amendments made to the Motor cycles (Class 5 to 8 driver’s licences). The monitoring that tracks webcam and mouse of ongoing work to expand digital driver- Vehicle Act this year that allow people to online knowledge test is not available to movements to make sure people complete renew or replace driver’s licences, B.C. licensing services in B.C. people looking to obtain their commercial the test on their own. identification, and photo B.C. Service driving licence (Class 1 to 4), who will still “At ICBC, we’re focused on modernizing Cards online. need to pass a knowledge test in person. After passing the knowledge test, people and enhancing our digital services to better visit a driver licensing office to confirm serve our customers, and this is just the be- This work is part of government’s efforts How it works their identity, take a vision test, have their ginning,” said Jason McDaniel, president to make everyday services more accessible Previously, people had to visit an ICBC photo taken and their Learner’s licence and CEO, ICBC. “Bringing the knowledge and affordable for people throughout Britoffice to take the knowledge test and earn issued. test online is the first step in transforming ish Columbia.

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“It was encouraging to see those conHealth, the University of the Fraser Val- tions, businesses, Members of Parliament, versations reflected in such a clear and “By clearly outlining shared values and ley’s Food and Agriculture Institute, and Fraser Health, educators, and the Abbotsorganized way in the Charter.” priorities, it helps ensure that future the Abbotsford School District, is proud ford School District. food‑related initiatives reflect the needs With Council’s support, the ACCESS to announce the launch of the Abbotsford Food Charter, a key milestone in advanc- “The Abbotsford School District is proud and aspirations of Abbotsford’s diverse Food Security Working Group will work ing the City of Abbotsford’s commitment to support the Abbotsford Food Charter communities.” to identify and strengthen existing initiato creating a sustainable, equitable, and and the shared vision it represents for our community,” shared Dr. Nathan Ngieng, On March 31, 2026, Rod Santiago, Arch- tives that align with the Charter, while also resilient local food system.

Superintendent of the Abbotsford School way’s Central Executive Officer, presented supporting the development of future food The Abbotsford Food Charter is a com- District. the Charter to Abbotsford City Council. In systems initiatives grounded in its values. munity-driven vision for a vibrant local response, City Council issued a letter of The partner organizations are now inviting food system where everyone can access “Access to healthy, culturally responsive support, affirming a shared commitment to members of the public to submit letters nutritious, affordable, and culturally pre- food supports student wellbeing and suc- strengthening food security in Abbotsford. of support to help identify priorities and cess, and this Charter reflects the power ferred food. of community partnerships in building a “Abbotsford is a very unique community, advance initiatives that reflect the Abbotsford Food Charter’s core values.

As the agricultural heart of British Co- stronger, more resilient Abbotsford.” and that is largely because of the strength lumbia, Abbotsford plays an important of its partnerships,” said Mayor Ross Community members can view the full role in regional food production and food Building on community input, value stateSiemens.

Abbotsford Food Charter at FoodJustice. ments were developed for the Abbotsford security. This Charter affirms that food is a ca/Charter and submit a letter of support foundation for community health, culture, Food Charter that focus on the following “Seeing organizations like Fraser Health, by emailing foodjustice@archway.ca core values: and resilience as well as the economy. the University of the Fraser Valley, the City, and ACCESS “The Food Charter is the result of exten- • Health and Wellbeing come together and row in the sive community collaboration,” shared • Social Equity same direction on something Vicki Lin, Food Justice Supervisor. this meaningful is truly sig• Agriculture and Sustainability “Through three community engagement nificant.” sessions and an open online survey, resi- • Education “As I read the report, I recdents were invited to share their perspec- • Culture ognized many of the ideas tives on what a strong, equitable food system should look like in Abbotsford.” • Community Economic Development from earlier community dis-

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

Other things would have changed by then.

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

dI Xojnf, pirvfr dI icMqf, ishq iZwlI, Drm-krm ‘c ruJfn. imQun : sMqfn nUM ksLt, srIrk qklIP, irsLqydfrF nfl mn-mutfv, Dn lfB, vpfr TIk-Tfk, msly hwl hox, sLuB smfcfr afAuxf. krk : mn Audfs, kfrobfr TIk-Tfk, klysL qoN dUr rho, nuksfn ho skdf hY, afmdn-Krc brfbr, jfiedfd ivvfd, Xojnf nypry cVHy. isMG : mhFpurKF nfl myl, Dfrimk kMmF ‘c rucI, mfn-snmfn ‘c vfDf, ihMmq sdkf kMm nypry cVHn, afmdn-Krc brfbr. kMinaf : AulJnF dUr hox, vpfr ‘c lfB, qIrQ Xfqrf df mn bxy, ishq iZwlI,

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

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

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

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

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

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

You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Supporting B.C.’s future doctors through historic donation

A historic donation from the Stephens family, founders of Nature’s Path, Love Crunch and Que Pasa Mexican Foods, will enable the new Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine to better support students training to become B.C.’s future doctors.

expected to be complete and ready for students by fall 2030.

Government has committed $41.1 million in operational funding for 2026-27.

Because investing in post-secondary education is investing in B.C.’s future, the B.C. government is working with SFU to train more doctors so everyone can get the care they need.

“The new state-of-the-art medical school will make Surrey a hub of innovative, high-quality health care,” Josie Osborne, Minister of Health – said Premier David Eby. “The SFU “People across the province will benStephens Family School of Medicine efit from improved access to care as will help train the next generation of we continue to train more health-care doctors right here in B.C., which will professionals. The SFU Stephens mean more people can find a fam- Official name for the school of medi- est form of recognition the Province extends to its citizens. The family Family School of Medicine opening cine ily doctor close to home. This new has donated more than $100 million its doors to its first cohort this sumschool is just one way our govern- In recognition of the donation, the throughout the Lower Mainland and mer is critical in our plan to ensure ment is improving health care in Brit- school will be named the SFU Stepeople in B.C. get the care they need globally. ish Columbia and south of the Fraser. phens Family School of Medicine, in a timely manner, now and in the Thank you to the Stephens family for a name that honours the Stephens’ More doctors for people in British future. I look forward to witnessing legacy throughout B.C. as visionary Columbia their remarkable generosity.” the careers of tomorrow’s health-care entrepreneurs and philanthropists. “This visionary gift is transformative professionals.”

The donation is the largest single donation that SFU has ever received. “Supporting the next generation of for SFU’s new school of medicine Amna Shah, MLA for Surrey City It is the latest donation the Stephens physicians is the best use of your and as we prepare to welcome our first Centre – students in August 2026,” said Joy family has made in its decades-long our resources, the investment with Johnson, president, SFU. “We are “This donation is a testament to the history of donations to organizations the greatest possible return for the deeply grateful to Ratana, Arran and trust and confidence people have in that support health care, addictions good of society,” Ratana and Arran Stephens said in a joint statement. their family for their extraordinary the Surrey medical school, and it care, wellness projects and environ“Think of it this way: What if you generosity, which will enhance the reflects the shared belief that investmental stewardship. or someone you love couldn’t find a future of medical education and ing in future physicians strengthens the health of our entire province. We “Training more doctors is one of gov- doctor when you needed one most? health innovation in B.C.” ernment’s top priorities, which is why That is the reality for far too many The school of medicine will welcome are honoured by the Stephens famthis donation is so meaningful in the people in this province right now. its first cohort of 48 students on Aug. ily’s generosity and inspired by their larger context of B.C.’s health-care By supporting students at the SFU 4, 2026. Their training will begin commitment to ensuring that British system,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister Stephens Family School of Medicine, at an interim facility that has been Columbians can access the care they need close to home.” of Post-Secondary Education and you have the power to help change renovated from existing building Future Skills. “Receiving a dona- that. Our passion for this unique new space at SFU’s Surrey campus and Garry Begg, parliamentary secretary tion of this scale will meaningfully medical school was also ignited by leased space nearby, supported by for Surrey infrastructure – strengthen how SFU can deliver its its holistic approach to wellness, in- $33.7 million in provincial funding. “This historic donation is more than medical education training. It means cluding a greater focus on nutrition, The school’s permanent location a gift to SFU, it’s an investment in B.C.’s future doctors will be trained Indigenous wisdom and functional will be at Surrey Centre Block, next B.C.’s future. The Stephens Family with cutting-edge equipment and medicine.” to Surrey Central SkyTrain station. School of Medicine will bring worldenhanced academic support. This is Ratana and Arran Stephens, who co- Construction is on track to begin in class medical training to Surrey, a win for all British Columbians and founded Nature’s Path in Vancouver fall 2026, supported by $496 million bringing more doctors, more innovaespecially for growing communities in 1985, were awarded the Order of from the Province and $25 million tion and better health care for people like Surrey and south of the Fraser.” British Columbia in 2021, the high- from SFU. The permanent school is across B.C. in the years ahead.”

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Ranveer, FWICE end standoff    

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) said it has withdrawn the non cooperative directive issued against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 after the Dhurandhar star sent a legal notice to the organisation.The decision was taken after an intervention by the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), the Producers Guild of India (PGI) and Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA).“We are taking back our non cooperative directive from immediate effect after a request by IMPPA, the producers’ guild and CINTAA. We have been told that we should all sit together with the producers’ body and take an appropriate decision where neither the producers and directors nor the actor face any issues,” FWICE president BN Tiwari told reporters here.“No one has won or lost in this matter. Our legal department will respond to his legal notice,” he added.The non-cooperation directive against Singh was issued May 25 and came after Akhtar and his producing partner Ritesh Sidhwani filed a complaint with the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), which referred the issue to the FWICE for further intervention.Don 3, a reboot of the popular franchise, has reportedly been in development for three years and was yet to begin shooting. The producers have claimed that over Rs 45 crore had already been spent on pre-production.

Triptii recalls childhood beatings

Actress Triptii Dimri, whose latest release is the chaotic comedy drama Maa Behen, took a trip down memory lane and shared amusing anecdotes from her childhood, saying that she got her fair share of beatings while growing up. Triptii recalled her younger days with humour, and said that getting punished by parents was a common experience. Asked if she's had her share of scoldings and ‘maar’ from parents, Triptii told this agency: “I think everyone has gotten a beating from their parents at some point. I was beaten quite a lot growing up.”She added with a laugh: “The day I didn’t, I used to get beaten up... I used to go home and someone would say, ‘what happened? you seem very happy today’.” Maa Behen by Suresh Triveni is streaming on Netflix. It also stars Madhuri Dixit Nene, Dharna Durgaa, and Ravi Kishan in pivotal roles. They are joined by Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh, and Shardul Bhardwaj. At the heart of Maa Behen is Rekha, a mother who's already juggling enough until life throws her the ultimate curveball, a dead body in her kitchen. With her two daughters, Jaya, the responsible one, and Sushma, the wild card, this trio must think fast, lie faster, and somehow keep their nosy neighbors from sniffing out the truth.

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Actress Janhvi Kapoor has revealed what she loves the most about the 1980s era and revealed that she absolutely loves the films from a bygone era. Calling herself “quite nostalgic,” Janhvi said she is inclined towards the grand, larger-than-life storytelling and romance that defined many classic movies. Since her film Peddi is based in the 1980’s, what does she like about that era? Janhvi told this agency: “I think it’s the films. I’m quite nostalgic. I love the films from that era. I think they were so maximalist and romantic. And yeah, I’m a sucker for those films.”

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi, also features names such as Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu. It features Ram Charan as a ‘crossover athlete’ excelling in cricket, wrestling, and sprinting. The actress plays his love interest Achiyamma in the Telugu film. Talking about Hindi cinema, Janhvi was last seen in Shashank Khaitan’s Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari starring Varun Dhawan, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf.

Manoj on why Gen Z should watch Governor

The 3t i m e National Awardwinning actor Manoj Bajpayee has shared why the younger generation should watch his upcoming film Governor.

The actor spoke with during the promotions of the film in the city, and shared that the Gen Z should know that today, the money in their pockets is because of a series of financial decisions and actions in the lead up to the New Economic Policy and what followed after. The film is reportedly inspired by S. Venkitaramanan, who served as RBI Governor during India’s 1991

economic crisis and was closely associated with the country’s financial rescue period. Manoj told this agency, “They should know that there was a time when there were no soft drinks. There was no mall. So, we are talking about that time. In 1992, the first cricket match was telecast. So, we are talking about that time. So, this is going to be quite an education (for the younger generation)”. The actor proudly flaunted his research work in front of, as he said, “I have prepared so much for this interview because, It’s been so long since I worked on the film”. Governor is presented by Sunshine Pictures, produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and directed by Chinmay Mandlekar. It is co-produced by Aashin A. Shah and written by Suvendu Bhattacharjee, Saurabh Bharat, Ravi Asrani, and Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film is set to release June 12, 2026.

Bhumi gets candid about SocMed fame

During a recent panel debate, actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar discussed follower-driven casting, noting, "I feel I am very lucky that I did not debut in that era, otherwise I don't feel an actor like me would have reached this far." She stated that digital metrics alter stardom, adding, "Because now, it's all dependent on social media followers. An increased number of social media followers gives you a niche, but a niche does not convert to ticket sales."

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creators, she added, "This is not to discredit anybody. People have built their followers on sheer efforts. I'm not trying to discredit anybody."

She maintained, "All I'm trying to say is that acting is a serious profession, and you need to be an actor to survive it." Regarding industry shifts, she explained, "I feel that followersbased-casting continued till recently, but now there is a realisation that there could be a big community, but that community is not because of acting."

She remarked, "It takes a lot of effort to get an audience to spend money on you, because nobody likes spending that much money on someone else."

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¡º‹ Á∂ √Ó∂∫ ”⁄ √π≥Á «Á√‰ Á∆ ÁΩÛ È∂ ¡≈Ó ÒØ’ª ÂØ∫ ÒÀ ’∂ «√Â≈«¡ª º’ ˘ ¡≈͉∆ Í’Û ”⁄ ÒÀ «Ò¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ÍÎÀ’‡ «Î◊ Í≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ ‚≈¬∆«‡≥◊, «‹≥Ó ¡Â∂ ÷≈‰-Í∆‰ ”Â∂ √ı Í≈Ï≥Á∆¡ª ‘∞‰ ‹∆ÚÈ Á≈ «‘º√≈ ω ⁄πº’∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ √≥Á∆Í≈ Ë Á∆ «Í¤Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “ÁØ Á∆Ú≈È∂ √«‘ Ó∂∫” ”⁄ «¬√∂ ÓπºÁ∂ ˘ «Á÷≈«¬¡≈ «◊¡≈ √∆Õ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ √≥Á∆Í≈ È∂ “ÈÀÈ≈” Ȫ Á∆ ÒÛ’∆ Á≈ «’Á≈ «ÈÌ≈«¬¡≈, ‹Ø √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ¡Â∂ √Ó≈‹ Á∂ ÁÏ≈¡ ”⁄ ÍÎÀ’‡ «Á√‰ Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ¡√Ò∆ ͤ≈‰ ◊∞¡≈ ÏÀ·Á∆ ‘ÀÕ √≥Á∆Í≈ È∂ «’‘≈, “÷πÁ ”Â∂ ÌØ√≈ È≈ ‘؉≈, ¿∞√ fi»· Á≈ ÈÂ∆‹≈ ‘À, ‹Ø √≈˘ Ï⁄ÍÈ ”⁄ «√÷≈«¬¡≈ «◊¡≈ ‘ÀÕ √≈˘ Áº«√¡≈ «◊¡≈ ‘À «’ ¡√∆∫ ¿∞ÁØ∫ ‘∆ «Ï‘Â ’‘≈Úª◊∂, ‹ÁØ∫ ¡√∆∫ E «’ºÒØ Ú˜È ÿº‡ ’ ÒÚª◊∂, ‹ÁØ∫ √≈˘ ÍzÓØÙÈ «ÓÒ ‹≈Ú∂◊∆ ‹ª ‹ÁØ∫ ¡√∆∫ Í»∆ Â∑ª ÍÎÀ’‡ «Á√ª◊∂Õ ÓÀ∫ Ó«‘√»√ ’∆Â≈ ‘À «’ «¬È√≈È «‹‘Ø «‹‘≈ ‘À, ¿∞‘Ø «‹‘≈ ‘∆ Í»È ‘ÀÕ ÷πÙ «‘‰ Ò¬∆ «’√∂ Ï≈‘∆ «Á÷≈Ú∂ ‹ª Á»«‹¡ª Á∆ ÓȘ»∆ Á∆ ÒØÛ È‘∆∫ ‘ÀÕ” ’¬∆ «ÎÒÓª ¡Â∂ ‡∆.Ú∆. ÙØ¡˜ Á≈ «‘º√≈ «‘ ⁄πº’∆ √≥Á∆Í≈ ¡≈͉∆ «Î‡ÈÀµ√ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂

’≈¯∆ √π⁄∂ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ ı∞Ò≈√≈ ’∆Â≈ ‘À «’ «’Ú∂∫ √Ó∂∫ Á∂ È≈Ò ¿∞√ Á≈ ÔØ◊ È≈Ò «ÙÂ≈ ÏÁÒÁ≈ «◊¡≈ ¡Â∂ Әϻ ‘∞≥Á≈ «◊¡≈Õ √≥Á∆Í≈ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ Í«‘Òª ¿∞√ Á∂ Ò¬∆ ÔØ◊ «√¯ «¬’ ’√ √∆, Ò◊Ì◊ ‘∞‰ «¬‘ ¿∞√ Á∂ ‹∆ÚÈ Á≈ ¡«‘Ó «‘º√≈ ω ⁄π’ º ≈ ‘ÀÕ ÔØ◊ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ È≈ «√¯ √∆’ »Í ”⁄ «Îº‡ ω≈«¬¡≈ √◊Ø∫ Ó≈È«√’ ÙªÂ∆ ¡Â∂ √≥Â∞ÒÈ Ú∆ «ÁºÂ≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ Á∂ ¡È∞√≈ ÔØ◊ È≈Ò ¿∞‘ ÷πÁ ˘ ‹ØÛ Í≈¿πªÁ∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ Ï≈∂ ◊ºÒ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂ √≥Á∆Í≈ È∂ «’‘≈, “’∆Ï A@ √≈Ò Í«‘Òª ÓÀ∫ ÔØ◊ ÓÀ‡ ”Â∂ ’ÁÓ º«÷¡≈ √∆, Í ¿∞√ √Ó∂∫ Ó∂≈ Ó’√Á Ú˜È ÿº‡ ’È≈ ¡Â∂ «Îº‡ «‘‰≈ √∆Õ ÓÀ∫ Í≈Ú ÔØ◊ ˘ ⁄π«‰¡≈ «’¿π∫«’ «¬‘ Â∂˜, ¡√Á≈ ¡Â∂ ‹ÒÁ∆ ÈÂ∆‹∂ «Á≥Á≈ ‘À Í ¿∞Ȫ∑ Ù∞¡ » ≈Â∆ ÔØ◊≈√Ȫ ÂØ∫ ‘∞‰ Á∂ «Ú⁄’≈Ò∂ √Ó∂∫ ”⁄, ÔØ◊ È∂ ÓÀ˘ Ï‘∞ √≈∆¡ª ⁄∆˜ª «√÷≈¬∆¡ª ‘È, ‹Ø ÓÀ˘ ÍÂ≈ ‘∆ È‘∆∫ √ÈÕ ÓÀ∫ ◊Ò Â∆’∂ È≈Ò √≈‘ ÒÀ ‘∆ √∆Õ”

¯ÀȘ È≈Ò «ÁÒØ∫ ‹∞ÛÈ≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ ‘ª: ‹À√Ó∆È √À∫‚Ò≈√ Í≥‹≈Ï∆ «Ó¿±«˜’ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ÂØ∫ ÒÀ ’∂ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º º’ ¡≈͉∆ Úº÷∆ ͤ≈‰ ω≈ ⁄π’ º ∆ ‹À√Ó∆È √À∫‚Ò≈√ «¬’ Ú≈ «Î ⁄⁄≈ ”⁄ ‘ÀÕ Á¡√Ò, ‘∞‰ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∂ Ò≈¬∆Ú ÍÎ≈ÓÀ∫√ Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ Á∂Ù Ì Á∂ ÁÙ’ª È≈Ò «√ºË∂ ‹∞ÛÈ ‹≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ÈÚ∂∫ “«Á Ú»ÓÀÈ ◊Ò «¬≥‚∆¡≈ ‡»” Á≈ ¡ÀÒ≈È ’ «ÁºÂ≈ ‘À, «‹√ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ¯ÀȘ ’≈Î∆ ¿∞ÂÙ≈«‘ Ș ¡≈ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ ‹À√Ó∆È È∂ «¬√ ‡» ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ¡≈͉∆ ı∞Ù∆ Íz◊‡≈¿πªÁ∂ ‘ج∂ «’‘≈, “«¬‘ «√¯ Úº‚∂ √‡∂‹ ‹ª Úº‚∆¡ª Ê≈Úª ”Â∂ ÍÎ≈Ó ’È Á≈ ÓΩ’≈ È‘∆∫ ‘À, √◊Ø∫ «¬‘ Ó∂∂ ¡Â∂ Ó∂∂ ¯ÀȘ Á«Ó¡≈È «¬’ ı≈√ «ÙÂ≈ ω≈¿∞‰ Ú◊≈ ‘ÀÕ Ó∂≈ «Ó¿±«˜’ Á≈ √¯ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ «ÏÈ≈ «’√∂ «Á÷≈Ú∂ Á∂ «‘≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∂ «ÁÒ Á∆ ◊ºÒ ◊≈«¬’∆ Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ ÒØ’ª º’ Í‘∞⁄ ≥ ≈¿πªÁ∆‘∆

‘ªÕ ¯ÀȘ È∂ ‘ ÁΩ ”⁄ Ó∂≈ √≈Ê «ÁºÂ≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ «¬‘∆ ’≈È ‘À «’ ÓÀ∫ «¬√ ‡» ˘ «√¯ «¬’ ’≥√‡ È‘∆∫, ÏÒ«’ «¬’ Ì≈ÚÈ≈ÂÓ’ ¡È∞ÌÚ Ï‰≈¿∞‰≈ ⁄≈‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ªÕ” ¿∞√ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈, “«Á Ú»ÓÈ À ◊Ò «¬≥‚∆¡≈ ‡» Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ ÓÀ∫ ¡«‹‘≈ Ó≈‘ΩÒ «Â¡≈ ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ª, «‹ºÊ∂ ‘˜≈ª ÒØ’ª Á∆ Ì∆Û ‘؉ Á∂ Ï≈Ú‹»Á ‘ «Ú¡’Â∆ ÷πÁ ˘ Ó∂∂ È≈Ò ‹∞«Û¡≈ ‘Ø«¬¡≈ Ó«‘√»√ ’∂Õ «¬√ Ú≈ ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉≈ ‹ØÙ∆Ò≈ ¡≥Á≈˜ ÒÀ ’∂ √‡∂‹ ”Â∂ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘ªÕ Ó∂∆ ¿∞Ó∆Á ‘À «’ Ì≈ Á∂ ÒØ’ Ú∆ ˙È∂ ‘∆ ‹ØÙ ¡Â∂ «Í¡≈ Á∂ È≈Ò Ó∂≈ √Ú≈◊ ’È◊∂Õ «¬‘ ‡» ÁÙ’ª Ò¬∆ √≥◊∆ ˘ Ó«‘√»√ ’È Á≈ ¡È∞ÌÚ ‘ØÚ◊ ∂ ≈Õ” «¬√ ‡» Á≈ Ȫ “«Á Ú»ÓÀÈ ◊Ò” Ú∆ ı≈√ Ó≈¡È∂ º÷Á≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ Ȫ ‹À√Ó∆È Á∆

“ÍÀ‚∆” Ò¬∆ ≈Ó ⁄È È∂ fiºÒ∆¡ª ¡√Ò∆ √º‡ª Áº÷‰∆ Ì≈Â∆ «√È∂Ó≈ Á∂ √πÍ√‡≈ ≈Ó ⁄È Á∆ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “ÍÀ‚∆” «Úº⁄ ÔÊ≈ÊÚ≈Á ¡Â∂ ÍzÓ≈«‰’Â≈ ˘ ÍÁ∂ ”Â∂ «Ò¡≈¿∞‰ Á∆ Ú⁄ÈϺËÂ≈ Ó«‘≥◊∆ ÍÀ ◊¬∆Õ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ Ïπ⁄∆ Ï≈Ï» √È≈ Á∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ Ò¬∆ ÁÓÁ≈ ’∞ÙÂ∆ Á∂ «ÁzÙª ˘ «ÎÒÓ≈¿πªÁ∂ √Ó∂∫, ¡Á≈’≈ ˘ ’¬∆ √º‡ª Òº◊∆¡ª, «‹√ «Úº⁄ ◊∞º‡ Á∆ ◊≥Ì∆ √º‡ ¡Â∂ ÷ºÏ∆ ¡º÷ Á∂ ¿∞µÍ Òº◊∆ √º‡ Ù≈ÓÒ ‘ÀÕ ¡≈͉∆¡ª ̱«Ó’≈Úª ˘ Á√≈¿∞‰ «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉∆ «¬Ó≈ÈÁ≈∆ Ò¬∆ ‹≈‰∂ ‹ªÁ∂, ≈Ó ⁄È È∂ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ ’¬∆ «ÁzÙª Ò¬∆ ¡√Ò Í«‘ÒÚ≈Ȫ È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’È ”Â∂ ˜Ø «ÁºÂ≈Õ ‘≈Òª«’, «¬‘Ȫ «Úº ⁄ Ø ∫ Ï‘∞  √≈∂ Í«‘ÒÚ≈È Ù»«‡≥◊ ÁΩ≈È ¡≈͉∆¡ª ⁄≈Òª ”Â∂ ’≈Ï» È‘∆∫ ’ √’∂, «’¿π∫«’ ÷∂‚ ÁΩ≈È «Ú’√ ‘ج∆¡ª ¿∞È∑ª Á∆¡ª ’∞ÁÂ∆ Íz«ÚÂ∆¡ª ¡’√ ‘≈Ú∆ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ∆¡ª √ÈÕ ‘ÓÒ≈Ú ’∞ÙÂ∆ ¡Â∂ Ï‘∞ ‘∆ ÔÊ≈ÊÚ≈Á∆ ’∞ÙÂ∆ Á∆¡ª ⁄≈Òª Á∂ ÈÂ∆‹∂ Ú‹Ø∫ ¡’√ «‘≥√’ ‡º’ª ‘ج∆¡ª, «‹√Á∂ ÈÂ∆‹∂ Ú‹Ø∫ ≈Ó ⁄È ˘ √º‡ª Òº◊∆¡ªÕ ‘∂’ ‡∂’ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á, Í«‘ÒÚ≈È

¡’√ ¡Á≈’≈ ÂØ∫ ¡‰‹≈‰∂ «Úº⁄ ¿∞Ȫ∑ ˘ √º‡ Í‘∞⁄ ≥ ≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ Óπ¡≈Î∆ Ó≥◊Á∂ √ÈÕ «’‘≈ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘À «’ «¬√ Ï‘∞  ‘∆ ⁄π‰ΩÂ∆Í»È Ù»‡ Á≈ ÍzÌ≈Ú «ÎÒÓ ÷ÂÓ ‘؉ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á Ú∆ ≈Ó ⁄È ”Â∂ «‘≈Õ ¡Á≈’≈ È∂ ÷πÒ≈√≈ ’∆Â≈ «’ Ò◊≈Â≈ ’∞ÙÂ∆ ¡Â∂ ’∞ÙÂ∆ Á∂ «ÁzÙª ’≈È ¿∞√Á∂ ˜÷Ó∆ ◊∞º‡ «Úº⁄ ’≥ω∆ ¡Â∂ ◊≥Ì∆ «÷⁄≈¡ ¡≈ «‘≈ √∆, «‹√ ’≈È Ù»«‡≥◊ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ¡≈Ó ◊Â∆«ÚË∆¡ª Ú∆ ¿∞√Á∂ Ò¬∆ ÁÁÈ≈’ ‘Ø ◊¬∆¡ª √ÈÕ ÍÀ‚∆ «¬º’ Ì≈ÚÈ≈ÂÓ’ Í∆∆¡‚-¡À’ÙÈ ‚≈Ó≈ ‘À ‹Ø AIH@ ¡Â∂ I@ Á∂ Á‘≈’∂ «Úº⁄ Í∂∫‚± ¡ªË≈ ÍzÁ∂Ù Á∆ «Íº·Ì±Ó∆ ”Â∂ ¡≈Ë≈« ’∆Â∆ ◊¬∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄, ≈Ó ⁄È «¬º’ √Ë≈È Ó˜Á» Á∆ ̱«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¿πªÁ∂ ‘È ‹Ø ¡≈͉∂ ‘≈Ù∆¬∂ ”Â∂ ˺’∂ ◊¬∂ Ì≈¬∆⁄≈∂ Á∆ ͤ≈‰, Ó≈‰ ¡Â∂ ‘Ø∫Á Á∆ º«÷¡≈ Ò¬∆ ÁÓÈ’≈∆ Â≈’ª «Ú∞ºË √≥ÿÙ ’Á≈ ‘ÀÕ

√÷ «Ó‘È È≈Ò «’Ú∂∫ AE@ «’ÒØ ÂØ∫ ÷∞Á ˘ ’∆Â≈ «Îº‡

«˜≥Á◊∆ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ √≥ÿÙ Ì∂ √¯ ˘ Á√≈¿πªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬’ √Óª √∆ ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞‘ «√¯ ◊∆ «Ò÷Á∆ √∆ ¡Â∂ ‘ΩÒ∆-‘ΩÒ∆ ¡≈͉∆ «Ó‘È ¡Â∂ ‡ÀÒ∫∂ ‡ Á∂ ÁÓ ”Â∂ ¡≥Â≈Ù‡∆ ͺË ”Â∂ ͤ≈‰ ω≈ ⁄π’ º ∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ ‡» ¿∞√ Á∂ «¬√∂ √¯ ˘ √ÀÒ∆Ïz‡ ∂ ’È Á≈ «¬’ Â∆’≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ ÓÒ‡∆-«√‡∆ ‡» ‹∞Ò≈¬∆ ¡Â∂ ¡◊√ Á∂ ÁΩ≈È ¡≈ÔØ«‹Â ’∆Â≈ ‹≈Ú∂◊≈Õ «¬√ ÁΩ≈È ¿∞‘ «ÁºÒ∆-¡ÀµÈ.√∆.¡≈., ÓπÏ ≥ ¬∆, ÏÀ∫◊Ò∞» ¡Â∂ ⁄≥‚∆◊Û∑ Ú◊∂ Úº‚∂ Ù«‘ª ”⁄ Ò≈¬∆Ú ÍÎ≈Ó ’∂◊∆¢

«¬≥‚∆¡≈ ‘≈¿±√ ”⁄ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆ √¬∆ Óª‹∂’ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ ¡Á≈’≈≈ √¬∆ Óª‹∂’ ‹ÒÁ∆ ‘∆ «¬º’ Úº‚∂ ͺË Á∆ ÍÀÈ-«¬≥‚∆¡≈ Í∆∆¡‚ ‚≈Ó≈ «ÎÒÓ “«¬≥‚∆¡≈ ‘≈¿±√” «Úº⁄ «¬º’ ¡«‘Ó Ì±«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¿πªÁ∆ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆Õ «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ AI@E Á∂ Òß‚È «Úº⁄ ¡≈˜≈Á∆ ÂØ∫ Í«‘Òª Á∂ ’≈Ò Á∆¡ª ¡√Ò ÿ‡È≈Úª ”Â∂ ¡≈Ë≈« Áº√∆ ‹≈ ‘∆ ‘À, «‹√ «Úº⁄ «Í¡≈ ¡Â∂ ’zªÂ∆ Á∆ «¬º’ ÍzÌ≈ÚÙ≈Ò∆ ’‘≈‰∆ ˘ Í∂Ù ’∆Â≈ «◊¡≈ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ Ù»«‡≥◊ «‘≥Á∆ ¡Â∂ Â∂Ò◊» ÁØÚª Ì≈Ù≈Úª «Úº⁄ ’∆Â∆ ◊¬∆ ‘ÀÕ ÓÙ‘» «ÎÒÓ’≈ Ó‘∂Ù Óª‹∂’ Á∆ Ï∂‡∆ ‘؉ Á∂ Ï≈Ú‹»Á, √¬∆ «ÎÒÓ «¬≥‚√‡∆ «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ÷πÁ Á∆ ͤ≈‰ ω≈ ‘∆Õ ¿∞√ Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ ¿∞‘ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ ¡≈͉∂ «ÎÒÓ∆ «Í¤Ø’Û Á∂ “¡≈≈Ó ÷∂Â” ÂØ∫ Ï≈‘ «È’Ò ’∂ ’∞fi ÈÚª ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ √∆Õ √¬∆ ¡È∞√≈, ¿∞√ Ò¬∆ √ÎÒÂ≈ Á≈ ÓÂÒÏ Ò◊≈Â≈ «√º÷‰≈, ¡È∞Ù≈√È ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∂ ’≥Ó ÍzÂ∆ √Ó͉ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ Á»«‹¡ª È≈Ò Â∞ÒÈ≈ ’È Á∆ Ï‹≈¬∂ «Ú¡’Â∆ ˘ ¡≈͉∂ «Èº‹∆ «Ú’≈√ ”Â∂ «Ë¡≈È Á∂‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ √¬∆ Óª‹∂’ È∂ √≈Ò B@AI «Úº⁄ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È Á∆ «ÎÒÓ “ÁÏ≥◊ C” È≈Ò Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ «Úº⁄ ’ÁÓ º«÷¡≈ √∆, «‹√ «Úº⁄ ¿∞√ Á∂ “÷πÙ∆ ⁄Ω‡≈Ò≈” Á∂ «’Á≈ ˘ ÁÙ’ª È∂ ’≈Î∆ Í√≥Á ’∆Â≈ √∆Õ ‘∞‰ “«¬≥‚∆¡≈ ‘≈¿±√” «Úº⁄ ¿∞‘ “√Â∆” È≈Ó Á∆ «¬º’ Óπ«‡¡≈ Á∆ ̱«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¬∂◊∆Õ

¡Á≈’≈ ¡Â∂ «ÈÓ≈Â≈ ‹À ’ ∆ Ì◊È≈È∆ È∂ È∂‘≈ Ë»Í∆¡≈ ¡Â∂ ¡≥◊Á Ï∂Á∆ Á∂ ⁄À‡ ÙØ¡ “‚ÏÒ ‚∂‡” «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉∆ «Èº‹∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ È≈Ò ‹∞Û∆¡ª Ì≈Ú∞’ ◊ºÒª √ªfi∆¡ª ’∆Â∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ ÙØ¡ «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ÍÂÈ∆ ’∞Ò Íz∆ «√≥ÿ È≈Ò Í‘∞≥⁄∂ ‹À’∆ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ Ï⁄ÍÈ «Úº⁄ ¿∞È∑ª Á≈ Ú˜È Ò◊Ì◊ AE@ «’ÒØ √∆, «‹√ ’≈È ¿∞È∑ª ˘ Ò◊≈Â≈ ÏΩ‚∆ Ù∂«Ó≥◊ (√∆’ «Áº÷ Á≈ Ó˜≈’ ¿∞‚≈¿∞‰≈) ¡Â∂ ÒØ’ª Á∂ Â≈‘«È¡ª Á≈ √≈‘Ó‰≈ ’È≈ «Í¡≈Õ «¬º’ Íπ≈‰∆ ÿ‡È≈ ˘ Ô≈Á ’«Á¡ª ¿∞Ȫ∑ Áº«√¡≈ «’ «¬º’ ◊ºÒÏ≈ ÁΩ≈È ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∆ Â∞ÒÈ≈ ÓÙ‘» À√Ò “Ôؘؒ»È≈” È≈Ò ’∆Â∆ ◊¬∆ √∆, ‹Ø ¿∞È∑ª Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ Áπ÷Á≈¬∆ √∆Õ ‹À’∆ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¡«‹‘∆¡ª

«‡ºÍ‰∆¡ª Ì≈Ú∂∫ ÒØ’ Ó˜≈’ «Úº⁄ ’Á∂ ‘؉, Í «¬È∑ª Á≈ Ó≈È«√’ ¡√ ÒßÏ∂ √Ó∂∫ º’ «‘≥Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞È∑ª «¬‘ Ú∆ √ªfi≈ ’∆Â≈ «’, “Ó∂∂ «ÍÂ≈ È∂ ÓÀ˘ ¿∞√∂ √∆’ √«ÊÂ∆ «Úº⁄ «¬º’ ¡Á≈’≈ Ú‹Ø∫ Òª⁄ ’È ÂØ∫ √≈¯ ÓÈ∑≈ ’ «ÁºÂ≈ √∆Õ Ù∞» «Úº⁄ ÓÀ˘ «¬‘ ◊ºÒ Ï‘∞ ’ΩÛ∆ Â∂ ÓπÙ«’Ò Òº◊∆, Í Ï≈¡Á «Úº ⁄ ÓÀ ∫ «¬√˘ ¡≈͉∂ ÏÁÒ≈¡ Á∆ Íz∂È≈ ω≈ «Ò¡≈Õ” «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ‹À’∆ È∂ ¡≈͉∆ «Î‡ÈÀ√ ”Â∂ √ı «Ó‘È ’∆Â∆ ¡Â∂ ı∞Á ˘ Í»∆ Â∑ª ÏÁÒ «Ò¡≈Õ ÙØ¡ «Úº⁄ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∆ «¬√ «¬Ó≈ÈÁ≈ ◊ºÒÏ≈ ˘ ÁÙ’ª ÚºÒ∫Ø ’≈Î∆ Í√≥Á ’∆Â≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ ¿∞È∑ª Á∂ «¬√ Ï∂Ï≈’ ¡≥Á≈˜ Á∆ ÷»Ï Â≈∆¯ ‘Ø ‘∆ ‘À¢

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a Y b t s P o r z jUnIar pwDr ‘qy pRbdIp ny kYnyzIan jUnIar (gu r dIp isM G nYÈnl cYNpIaniÈps ivwc Èfndfr pRdrÈn gryvfl) kYnyzf kIqf. Ausny 2008 qoN 2013 qwk keI iKqfb dI nfmvr pM- ijwqy aqy 2012 ivwc “srvoqm mihlf ilPtr” jfbx Bfrqolk df snmfn hfsl kIqf. aMqrrfÈtrI pwDr ‘qy iKzfrn pRbdIp Ausny 2006 aqy 2007 ivwc sb-XUQ pYn amkO r sM G y V f nU M rIkn cYNpIaniÈps ivwc sony dy qmgy ijwqy aqy KyzF dy Kyqr 2010 XUQ ElMipk KyzF ivwc kYnyzf dI iekwlI ivwc idwqy jFdy mihlf vytilPtr vjoN ihwsf ilaf. Ausny jUnIar vkfrI snmfn vrlz cYNpIaniÈps ivwc cFdI df qmgf aqy ‘spo r ts hfl jUnIar kfmnvYlQ cYNpIaniÈps ivwc sony df afP Pym ‘nfl qmgf vI ijwiqaf. snmfnq kIqf hY pRbdIp nUM sInIar pwDr ‘qy vI AusdI kfmXfbI jfrI rhI. i e h s n m f n Ausny rfÈtrI mukfbilaF ivwc keI vfr poizam r f È t r I q y sQfn hfsl kIqy aqy 2013 dI sInIar kfmnaMqrrfÈtrI vytilPitMg mukfbilaF ivwc kIqo vYlQ cYNpIaniÈps ivwc cFdI df qmgf ijwiqaf. Èfndfr pRdrÈn krky idwqf igaf hY pRbdIp kOr iewk dhfky qoN vwD smyN qwk Ausny pYn amrIkn sMGyVf ny CotI Aumr qoN hI vytilPitMg dI ÈurUafq KyzF, vrlz cYNpIaniÈps aqy hor aMqrrfÈtrI kIqI. AusnUM ies Kyz leI pRyrxf afpxy ipqf mukfbilaF ivwc kYnyzf dI numfieMdgI kIqI. pRbhrnyk isMG sMGyVf qoN imlI, jo Bfrq ivwc iewk dIp afpxI sPlqf df ishrf afpxy mfqf-ipqf smyN rfÈtrI irkfrz Dfrk rhy sn. Kyz nfl aqy lMby smyN dy koc mwKx sMDU nUM idMdI hY. awj hrgux isMG iZwloN nMU imilaf “tYrI Poks ihAUmntyrIan aYvfrz” juVy pirvfr ivwc vwzI hox kfrn Ausdy aMdr vI Aus dIaF pRfpqIaF nOjvfn iKzfrIaF leI a Y b t s P o r z iZwloN vI sLfiml hY. “tYrI Poks ihAUmn- kYnyzf dI numfieMdgI krn aqy afpxy pirvfr dI pRyrxf df sroq hn, aqy Auh afpxI DI nfl vI ( g u r d I p tyrIan aYvfrz 2026 vfsqy kYnyzf Br ivrfsq nUM awgy vDfAux df jËbf pYdf hoieaf. ies Kyz pRqI afpxf jËbf sFJf krdI hY.

a Y b t s P o r z hwlUvfl nfl sbMiDq kfsL hIz sMn 1979 (gurdIp isMG ‘c vYnkUvr puils ivc BrqI hoey sn. iPr g r y v f l ) Auh ieMspYktr aqy suprzYNt puils rhy kYnyzf dy mh- 2007 ‘c Auh vYst vYnkUvr dy puils muKI Fngr vYnkUvr bxy. kYnyzf dy iksy sLihr dy puils muKI dI pu i ls ‘c bxn vfly Auh pihly pMjfbI puils aiDkB f r q I h o k y frI hn qkrIbn 19 mhIny puils muKI vjoN vY s t vY n kU - syvfvf inBfAux AuprMq puils dI nOkrI qo vr dy pihly asqIPf dy ky sUbfeI isafsq ivwc kwudx df pM J fbI pu i ls PYslf kIqf qy meI 2009 ‘c ksLmIr isMG muKI vjoN kYnyzf hIz ibRitsL kolMbIaf dIaf ivDfn sBf coxF ‘c pMjfbIaf dy ieiqhfs dy ivwc ilbrl pfrtI dI itkt qo pihlI vfr su n ihrI pM i - ivDfiek bxy qy goorzn lYLbl dI skkfr ‘c naf qy af- soilstr jnrl qy jnqk surwiKaq mMqrI pxf nFa drj rhy. 2022 ‘c Auh irsmMz dy kOslr bxy krvfAux vfly ksLmIr isMG ‘kFs’ hIz ny ibRitsL kolMbIaf dIaF ienHF ngrpfilkf 17 akqUbr nMU ho rhIaf ibRitsL kolMbIaf dIaF coxF ivwc Bfvy ajy qkrIbn 5 mhIny dIaF nfgrpfilkf dIaF coxF ivwc ircmMz qo df smF rihMdf hY, pr pMjfbIaf ‘c ienHF myar dI cox lVHn df aYlfn kIqf hY, ijLlHF coxF pRqI hux qoN hI BfrI idlcspI pfeI huisLafrpur dI mfihlpur qihsIl dy ipMz jf rhI hY.

isMG gryv- coN 3326 ividafrQIaF ny arjLI idwqI sI fl) kYnyzf ‘c pr ijAUrI vloN kuwl 15 ividafrQIaF nMU s m f j s y v f 28 hfjLfr zflr Bfv qkrIbn 19 lwK 21 nMU smripq hfjLfr rupey df vjIPf qy snmfn pwqr idwqf ho x hfr ivi- jFdf hY . pMjfb df jMmpl hrgux isMG iZwloN d a f r Q I a F CotI Aumr ‘c hI kYnyzf afieaf sI qy hux nMU vjIPf dyx vYnkUvr dI XUnIvristI afP ibRitsL kolMvfly ‘tYrI bIaf ivKy iknsfieElOjI dI pVHfeI kr irhf Poks ihAUmntyrIan aYv- hY hrgux isMG smfj syvI sMsQf eyjL strONg f r z 2 0 2 6 XUintI vYlnYs susfietI df sMsQfpk hY, ijwQy dy jy q U a F df Auh smqf qy inaF dy aYzvokyt vjo ishq nMU a Y l f n k r ikvy qMdrusq rwiKaf jfvy, bfry bujLrgF nMU idwqf hY. ieh jfgrUk krdf hY, ibRitsL kolMbIaf ‘c ieh vwkfrI snmfn dwKxI eysafeI bjLurgF dI pihlI sMsQf hY, lYx vfly kuwl 15 ividafrQIaF ivwc iewko ijwQy vwK-vwK dysLF qoN kYnyzf rih rhy bjLurg iewk pMjfbI ividafrQI 21 sflf hrgux isMG iewk QF iewkwTy syvfvF lYNdy hn.

kYnyzf zya pryz leI qrkÈIl susfietI df swdf, pirvfrF smyq ÈmUlIaq dI apIl

aYbsPorz: qrkÈIl (rYÈnilst) susfietI sYvn Ek dI aMzrgrfAUNz pfrikMg (bws aYbsPorz dI mIitMg sfDU isMG igwl dI stYNz vfly pfsy) qoN ÈurU hovygI . ies pryz pRDfngI hyT hoeI . ies mIitMg ivwc kYnyzf ivwc qrkÈIl susfietI dy mYNbrF qoN ielfvf zya mOky 1 julfeI 2026 nUM aYbsPorz ivKy susfietI dy ivcfrF nfl sihmqI rwKx vfly hox vflI pryz ivwc lokF nUM pirvfrF smyq lok qy vwK-vwK sMsQfvF qy BfeIcfiraF dy Èfiml hox df swdf idwqf igaf . ies sbMDI lok Èfiml hoxgy . ies mIitMg ivwc jgrUp jfxkfrI idMidaF suKdyv isMG mfn ny dwisaf isMG DflIvfl, bldyv isMG igwl aqy blvMq ik ieh pryz pihlI julfeI nUM 10[ 00 vjy isMG rupfl Èfiml hoey.

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Iqbal Kaur Brar iekbfl kOr brfV September 15, 1936 - June 5, 2026 FUNERAL SERVICES Sunday, June 14 at 12:30 pm Fraser River Funeral Home

2061 Riverside Road, Abbotsford

SRI SAHEJ PATH DA BHOG AT 2:00 PM Khalsa Diwan Society 33094 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford

aMiqm-sMskfr syvfvF aYqvfr, 14 jUn dupihr 12:30 vjy PryËr irvr iPAUnrl hom 2061 irvrsfeIz roz, aYbtsPorz

sRI sihj pfT zf: Bog dupihr 2:00 vjy Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI 33094 sfAUQ PryËr vya, aYbtsPorz

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ivÈv bËurg durivvhfr jfgrUkqf idvs The Community Response Network inclusive, and

k i m A U i n - hlI aqy smfijk alwg-Qlwgqf nUM rokx (CRN) will observe World Elder Abuse age-friendly tI irspFs dI mhwqqf nUM Aujfgr krdf hY. ies sfl n Y w t v r k df QIm, "bolz bxo - rvweIey nfl Aumr", Awareness Day (WEAAD) in June to environments.

(CRN) sfzy bËurgF dI qfkq, buwDI aqy lckIlypx promote awareness, respect, and dignity This approach BfeIcfry ivwc df jÈn mnfAuNdf hY jdoN ik BfeIcfiraF combines celfor older adults in our community. bËurgF leI ebration with nUM surwiKaq, smfvyÈI aqy Aumr-anukUl The organization is a member of the BritjfgrUkqf, vfqfvrx df smrQn krn leI AuqÈfihq education , siqkfr aqy ish Columbia Association of community krdf hY. ieh phuMc iswiKaf dy nfl jÈn nUM creating commfx nU M Au networks and one of over 90 CRNs across munities where aging is honored. qÈfihq krn leI jUn ivwc ivÈv bËurg joVdI hY, BfeIcfry bxfAuNdI hY ijwQy buZfpy the province that create a coordinated durivvhfr jfgrUkqf idvs (WEAAD) df snmfn kIqf jFdf hY. community response to adult abuse , ne- CRN encourages residents to connect with mnfeygf.

CRN invfsIaF nUM sQfnk sMgTnF, Bfeglect and self-neglect.

local organizations, community groups,

Observed globally on June 15, WEAAD

seniors and vulnerable adults. By staying kimAUintI nYwtvrks dI mYNbr hY aqy sUby nfl juVn leI AuqÈfihq krdf hY jo bËurgF

highlights the importance of preventing elder abuse, neglect, and social isolation.

and volunteer initiatives that support ieh sMsQf ibRitÈ kolMbIaf aYsosIeyÈn afP Icfrk smUhF aqy svY-syvI pihlkdmIaF

informed, building connections, and look- Br ivwc 90 qoN vwD CRNs ivwcoN iewk hY jo aqy kmËor bflgF df smrQn krdy hn.

bflgF nfl durivvhfr, axgihlI aqy svY- sUicq rih ky, sMprk bxf ky, aqy iewk dUjy axgihlI pRqI iewk qflmyl vflf BfeIcfrk dI Bfl krky, asIN sfry sfiraF leI iewk This year’s theme, “Be Bold – Age with role in creating a safer, more caring, and pRqIikiraf pYdf krdI hY. Attitude,” celebrates the strength, wissurwiKaq, vDyry dyKBfl krn vflf, aqy dom, and resilience of older adults while encouraging communities to support safe,

ing out for one another, we can all play a inclusive community for everyone.

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FIRM BACKGROUND ALG Lawyers was founded by Jasdeep Aujla. ALG established its roots in Abbotsford and now provides legal services and has lawyers across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, with offices in Surrey and Vancouver. Jas has been acknowledged and has the distinction of being the first South Asian from the city of Abbotsford to play CIS football at UBC. On account of pioneering that achievement, he continues to ensure that ALG is involved in local sports organizations amongst other local community initiatives. Most recently, Jas and other lawyers at ALG were asked to assist in helping to bring the 55+ BC Summer Games to Abbotsford.

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Ian C. Ashley

Arpan Parhar

Kai Grant

Suneet Bajwa

Isobel Gibson

Brandy Chalmers

Christine Giltrow

Rani Birk

Sharlene Wilson

Richard Greatbanks

Paralegal Team

Jasdeep Aujla (Founder)

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WE OFFER LEGAL SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Family Law Criminal Law Estate Planning (Wills/Probate) Slip and Fall

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