Summer Starfish Program Seeking Donations to Ensure No Child Goes Hungry Over the Summer
While many children eagerly anticipate summer break, for hundreds of students in Abbotsford, the end of the school year means losing access to reliable school meals that their families count on from September to June.
To help fill this critical gap, the Summer Starfish Pack program was created in 2018 to ensure children and their families have access to healthy foods once their school meal programs close over the summer.
“Without access to breakfast or lunch programs, there is the possibility of children missing meals, which is why it's so important that the Starfish Pack program is available in the summer. This year we are preparing for 450 students to enroll,” said Rebecca Thuro, Manager of Food Security.
“We've just reached 50% of our fundraising goal, but we are lagging behind last year's pace. Your gift will help ensure all
children enrolled are fed over the summer,” said Thuro.
Families are invited to sign up for the Summer Starfish program on a bi-weekly basis where they visit a pre-arranged pickup location to receive their Starfish packs.
Distribution for Summer Starfish starts July 2nd at centrally located and accessible locations.
These summer packs are larger than the regular school-year versions; in fact, families get the opportunity to choose the items that best meet their needs. Items available include milk, eggs, cereal, tuna, beans, grains, soups, bread, peanut butter, jam, snacks, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
“Without the Summer Starfish program, I don’t know how I would have managed to stretch our grocery budget,” said a Summer Starfish parent.
“With the extra help this program provided, I was able to still do summer activities with the children and hopefully created some positive core memories; without feeling any food anxiety.”
According to Food Banks Canada, one third of food bank users in Canada are children.
“During the summer months, children who benefit from free school breakfasts and lunches lose access to an important source of healthy meals,” states the Food Banks Canada website.
the entire summer; a gift of $84.20 covers one month, and $42.10 supports a child for two weeks.
The Summer Starfish program is a vital resource that helps keep children fed and families supported during the summer months. A donation of $168.42 can provide one student with a Starfish pack for
With the ongoing possibility of a Canada Post strike affecting mail deliveries, we encourage donations be made online at AbbotsfordFoodBank.com/starfish to ensure no child misses out on healthy, nutritious meals this summer.
Asia trade mission opens opportunities for B.C. products, businesses
The Premier’s trade mission to Asia is bringing back new opportunities to grow a stronger, more diversified economy and create good jobs throughout the province.
The 10-day economic tour promoted British Columbia’s strengths as a reliable trade partner that has what the world needs — from critical minerals and clean energy, to forestry and agriculture products, and the ports to deliver them.
“This mission was about supporting B.C. jobs and building a British Columbia that will be the economic engine of a more independent Canada,” said Premier David Eby. “Our trade relationships with the Indo-Pacific are exceptionally important right now, as we work to diversify our markets and become less reliant on the United States. B.C. has a lot of advantages –our proximity to Asia, our abundance of natural resources, our talented and diverse workforce. These are all things that the world needs, and it was a great opportunity to showcase that to key trade partners.”
During the mission, which included stops in Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, Premier Eby was accompanied by Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, and Paul Choi, parliamentary secretary for Asia-Pacific trade.
Representatives from 19 B.C. companies, universities and associations were part of the business delegation. The trade mission focused on strengthening relationships with governments, business leaders and investors, as well as promoting B.C.’s strengths in key sectors, such as clean energy, technology, wood and wood products, agrifood and critical minerals.
Many of the meetings focused on B.C.’s plans to work with Japan, Malaysia and South Korea to support their energy transitions through opportunities in clean energy. For example, Premier Eby met with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to follow up on a renewed memorandum of understanding signed in 2023, and explore ways to grow trade and unlock new sources of energy, such as hydrogen. In Malaysia, he met with Petronas to discuss opportunities in clean energy, such as wind power and green mobility and liquefied natural gas (LNG), with exports from B.C. to Asia beginning this summer. In South Korea, he met with Samsung E&A to discuss additional business opportunities in carbon capture, utilization and storage technology with B.C.
The mission also focused on promoting B.C.’s safe and sustainable agrifoods products. Popham met with more
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“The one constant I heard in Japan, Malaysia and South Korea is how respected and trusted B.C. is as a source for high-quality food,” Popham said. “I was proud to build relationships and share the stories behind our province’s food. There was lots of excitement about bringing more B.C. products overseas, and I look forward to seeing the results.”
Advancing information sharing and knowledge exchange was also a key component of the mission. Multiple agreements were signed between B.C. and Korean universities. For example, the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University signed memorandums of understanding with Pohang University of Science and Technology to promote joint research, faculty and student exchanges and collaborative innovation.
“We are extremely confident that our trade mission to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea will strengthen existing relationships and generate new opportunities across the region,” Choi said. “British Columbia has a highly efficient network of trade and investment representatives throughout Asia, as well as the products and services that the growing Asian economies need. We will continue to promote our advantages as a key trading partner with our friends in the Asia-Pacific region to grow our trade presence there.”
The mission is part of B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy, which outlines actions to increase trade and investment opportunities in existing markets, such as Japan and South Korea, as well as in new and emerging markets, such as Malaysia.
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City of Abbotsford releases findings of 2024 Point-in-Time Homeless Count
To better understand the scope and nature of homelessness in the community, the City of Abbotsford held its first city-led Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count. Conducted over a 24-hour period from October 8-9, 2024, the PiT Count provides a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in a 24-hour period, and offers insights into their demographic characteristics, health needs and use of services.
While Point-in-Time Counts have taken place in Abbotsford since 2004 as part of a regional effort led by the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), this is the first time the City of Abbotsford has been responsible for delivering the Count locally, through its role in administering funding through the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program. The 2024 Count was carried out by Mennonite Central Committee BC, in collaboration with local service providers and with contributions from individuals with lived and living experience, and was fully funded through the Reaching Home program.
“Homelessness and the risk of homelessness is a complex issue and remains a growing concern in Abbotsford,” said Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford. “Behind every number is a person, and the information gathered through this count helps us to better understand and respond to the needs of some of the most vulnerable members of our community.”
Key findings from the 2024 Count include:
465 individuals were identified as experiencing homelessness—an increase of 14.5% from the 2023 FVRD-facilitated count.
57% were sheltered, while 43% were unsheltered, including people living in encampments or vehicles.
50% of respondents were between the ages of 30-49, and 17% of respondents were 60 or older.
Of those who responded to the gender question, 63% identified as men, 36% as women, and 1% as another gender identity.
66% have been homeless for more than a year.
97% reported at least one health-related challenge; 54% had concurrent mental health and substance use disorders.
At the time of the count, 210 shelter beds were available in Abbotsford, of which 197 were occupied.
The City of Abbotsford remains committed to working collaboratively with outreach workers, local service providers and other partners to respond to the complex needs reflected in the report. We also continue to build relationships and advocate to the appropriate senior government departments with the legal and legislative responsibility to address these challenging societal issues.
The City does not use municipal property tax dollars to fund services that full under the jurisdiction of other levels of government, and instead focuses its efforts on coordination, advocacy, and strategic partnerships that align with our municipal role.
Current initiatives include:
Advancing a Memorandum of Understanding with BC Housing, resulting in expanded HEART and HEARTH programs and the development of new temporary and shelter housing.
Partnering with the Province on the development of three new supportive housing projects that will deliver over 150 units across Gladys Avenue, Trethewey Street, and West Railway Street.
Supporting increased shelter capacity and the development of a local Coordinated Access System (CAS) that aligns with provincial and federal homelessness strategies, strengthening integration across health, housing, and social services.
Managing Abbotsford’s Reaching Home federal grant funding program and allocating funding to local agencies helping people transition into stable housing.
Facilitating Abbotsford ACCESS, a community-based network that brings together key housing, health, and social service partners to collaboratively address homelessness and related complex social issues.
To read the full report and learn more about the City’s response to homelessness, visit www.abbotsford.ca/homelessnessaction-plan.
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2025 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid TRD Pro – Unstoppable!
Review by Veeno Dwan.
The Toyota Tacoma is Canada’s best-selling model in the midsize truck segment. And it is not hard to see why, as always offering an excellent combination of styling, performance, versatility, reliability, and good resale. There are various versions of the Tacoma with range of configurations and trim levels from cheap and mild to expensive and incredibly equipped. We tested from the upper tier models, namely the awesome off-road performance orientated Toyota TRD Pro trim. Our tester looked pretty impressive with its fetching “Mudbath” paint with a black roof. The look is set off by gloss black Overfenders, colour keyed front bumper, Sport front and rear fascia, LED headlamps, and an aggressive TOYOTA Heritage Front Grille with LED light bar.
The TRD (Toyota Racing Dynamics) Pro as fitted adds a $14,084 package encompassing the following off-road equipment: Crawl Control (CRAWL), Multi-Terrain Select, Multi-Terrain Monitor, Full Size Spare Tire, Front Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), and Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS). Rear Coil Springs, FOX® Shock Absorbers with 3 manual Quick
Switch damping settings round off the underpinnings.
The exterior is kitted out with front red recovery hooks, ARB Steel rear bumper with 2 red recovery hooks, aluminum front skid plate, rocker protector, tow hitch, and aftermarket Rigid LED Fog Lamps. The wheel and tire combination comprises of 18-inch TRD alloy wheels with 265/70 R18, Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires. There are also Side Rails, a power tilt and slide sunroof and Active Grille Shutters on this Tacoma.
The interior meanwhile features: Isodynamic Performance Front Seats, 6-way Power Adjustable Driver and Passenger Seats with 2-way Manual Recline, Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, and 4 Auxiliary Switches. The base version of the Hybrid Tacoma starts at $64,740. With the TRD Pro package our tester came out to a final price of $80,890 including freight and PDI.
In terms of powertrains, the previous turbo V6 is now replaced by a hybrid equipped i-FORCE MAX 2.4L Turbo engine. This new unit still pumps out 278 horsepower and combined with hybrid 48-hp electric motor makes up an impressive 326 hp in total. The
nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) battery has a capacity of 1.87 kWh and is self charging. Torque is main thing here with a gobsmacking 200 lb-ft increase to 465 hp. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic transmission with a low-range transfer case and part time selectable four-wheel drive. the Tacoma’s tow rating is 2,699 kg (5,950 lb). Meanwhile, the payload is rated at 710 kg (1,565 lb) in the six-foot long pickup bed.
Inside, the cabin there’s heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone climate control. The rear seat and pickup bed both have AC outlets. Major improvements in the cabin as far as I could tell was the better, more relaxed driving position and slightly bigger rear seats. Standard Interior features include Voice Activated Audio and Phone systems, Apple Carplay, Android, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. Inside, there is a neat well-organized design, and the cabin does look very durable and well finished. Simple logical controls have glove friendly large dials for the climate controls.
Safety is high with the latest Toyota’s Safety Suite as standard equipment. With: Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Tracing Assist
SENSE 3.0 (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
One benefit of the new powertrain is the 2025 Tacoma Hybrid’s slightly better fuel ratings of 10.5 L/100 km in the city, 9.9 on the highway, and 10.3 combined. On the road, the first thing you notice is the tremendous torque surge thanks to the new hybrid powertrain engine. Low end power is quick to materialize in acceleration, despite a substantial weight penalty of 300 kg compared to the older model. The Tacoma is an easy to drive, satisfying truck. Yes there is some truck rumble and the harsher steering feedback, but that is too be expected really. In contrast the Tacoma TRD Pro excels on rough trails and gravel. Four-wheel drive and the multi-mode function adjusts for different terrain such as loose rocks, snow, or mud. Steering only becomes chore in tight parking lots thanks to the six-foot pickup bed. Complaints are few, but exist, there is no short bed option and radio tuning is a chore. Also to say the least - upmarket version of the Tacoma such as the TRD Pro and the Trail hunter are expensive compared to the entry levels Tacoma range.
For most, the TRD Pro version of the Tacoma will not disappoint. A great truck for serious work and serious play! Highly recommended.
2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: priced from $64,740.
Price as tested- $80,890: Including options plus freight and PDI.
WEBSITE: Toyota.ca
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SUMMER GURMAT CAMP 2025
For children who completed Kindergarten to Gr 5 Gr 6 & older may volunteer
A camp full of learning and excitement! Camp will include Gatka, Punjabi, Sikh Videos, Seva Time, Sakhi Time as well as Sports & Games!
Gurdwara Sahib Kalgidhar Darbar (30640 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford, BC)
Time: 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
SESSION 1 (LIMITED SPOTS AVALIBLE)
Monday, July 7 - July 17, 2025 (9 Days)
SESSION 2 (LIMITED SPOTS AVALIBLE) Monday, July 21 - July 31, 2025 (9 Days)
This camp will allow young Sikh children to grow emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually Other opportunities include making friends, interactions with positive role models, Gurmat & Sikh history education and lots of fun!
$20/Day
SESSION 1: $180 (9 days)
SESSION 2: $180 (9 days)
SESSION 1 - Saturday, June 21, 2025
2 - Saturday, July 5, 2025
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Mission Community Foundation has generously donated $10,000 to Mission Memorial Hospital (MMH) for the purchase of a much-needed OB/ Gyn stretcher for the Emergency Department. This crucial piece of equipment will significantly enhance the hospital’s ability to provide specialised and timely care for women experiencing gynecological emergencies.
According to Megan Emberson, ED LPN Educator, “the OB/Gyn stretcher in a community Emergency Department ensures that women receive timely, specialized, and comfortable care during emergencies, ultimately improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Also having a second OB/Gyn stretcher will allow us to treat more than one gynecological emergency within the same time period”.
Author: Dr. Lakhbir K. Jassal
The addition of this new stretcher will allow MMH to improve the quality of care for women in Mission community, ensuring they receive the specialised attention they need during critical moments.
Mission Community Foundation’s donation was made possible through the support of Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. This collaborative effort highlights the impact that community partnerships can have on improving healthcare access and quality.
“Thanks to Mission Community Foundation, we are able to focus on women’s health needs and provide the best possible care” said Elizabeth Harris, Executive Director, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation.
Mission Community Foundation is committed to supporting initia -
tives that enhance the well-being of the Mission community. This donation reflects their dedication to improving healthcare services and ensuring that patientsin-care receive the best treatment.
If you would like to support projects such as this and contribute to the ongoing improvement of healthcare in Mission, please contact Dr. Jassal at: Lakhbir.Jassal@fraserhealth.ca
The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by the Fraser Health Authority. They
This year, we’re giving away over $337,000 to 244 high school grads. Congratulations Class of 2025!
The Medical Student Mixer
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5:00pm to 8:00pm Location: (Outdoors)
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New Nurse Practitioner Leader Stan Marchuk receives prestigious award for his contributions to nursing.
April 2025, he has participated in the hiring of new NPs and lent his voice to expanding the role of NPs in the health system. Then, on May 16, he received the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for his outstanding contributions to nursing, his community and the country.
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About the Event:
• Casual evening to connect with the Abbotsford physician community.
• Build relationships and meet the next generation of physicians.
• Ideal for R1s, R2s, Preceptor & Medical Students! Register vItvfr julfeI 24, 2025
• R1s, R2s, pRIsyptr aqy mYzIkl ividafrQIaF leI Auqm! abotsPorz dy zfktrF dy smudfie nfl juVn leI afrfmdfiek Èfm. irÈqy bxfE aqy zfktrF dI aglI pIVI nfl imlo.
“It is a profound honour to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal,” says Stan. “This recognition reflects a steadfast commit ment to advancing the nurse practitioner role in Canada and to strengthening equitable access to high-quality care for all Canadians. I am deeply grateful to be acknowledged among those who serve with purpose, leadership, and dedication to the public good.”
In his new role, Stan will help oversee the expansion of nurse practitioners into other areas of acute care and help further expand the Fraser Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, which provides residents with post-graduate education and mentorship, working with experienced NP’s, physicians and other health-care providers.
“The Nurse Practitioner Residency Program in Fraser Health is unique in Canada because it’s scalable, allowing for training to occur and new
Laura Housden, executive director for Nurse Practitioners, says Fraser Health was the first health authority in the province to develop an NP residency program and other health authorities are now following suit.
“Nurse practitioners are always looking for ways to share and collaborate,” Laura says. “We are committed to ensuring that B.C. patients get excellent care and nurse practitioners are supported to offer it.”
She adds that structured training programs like Fraser Health’s residency program help with recruitment and retention, benefitting both nurse practitioners and the patients in their care.
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Statement from MP Brad Vis on Committee of the Whole Exchange with Minister Robertson
During the recent Committee of the Whole proceedings, I engaged in an important dialogue with the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities regarding the federal government’s ongoing approach to disaster mitigation funding— particularly as it pertains to the City of Abbotsford, the broader Fraser Valley, and the province of British Columbia.
Our region continues to recover from the devastating floods of 2021. While local officials and residents have worked tirelessly to build back stronger, the federal government’s delays in approving and delivering critical funding for permanent mitigation infrastructure remain unacceptable.
In our exchange, I emphasized the urgency of these investments—not just as a matter of critical infrastructure, but of public safety, long-term climate resilience and food security. Communities like Abbotsford should not be left in limbo when proactive federal support could prevent fu-
ture disasters and protect livelihoods.
Minister Robertson’s responses highlighted the pressing need for greater coordination between the realities of local planning, permitting, and disaster relief support from the federal government.
I will continue to press for accountability and results to ensure British Columbia, and the Fraser Valley receives its due share of funding.
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Pabla, 16, was presented with a King Charles Ill Coronation Medal during the 278
Cormorant Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron's seventh annual ceremonial review, held at Surrey City Hall - Civic Plaza at 13450104 Ave.
The medal, struck to commemorate the king's ascension to the throne, is awarded to people of the Commonwealth who've demonstrated "outstanding dedication" to "service, leadership and citizenship." Pabla joined the cadets in his early teens and rose up beyond expectations.
He's been described as someone younger cadets can look up to and the medal recognizes not just his accomplishments but also the example he sets to others.
"I am honoured to receive this medal" he said. "It's a privilege-and also a responsibility.
I'm grateful to the officers, fellow cadets, and community role models who have guided me along the way. This recognition isn't just for me-it's a reflection of the incredible support system I've had around me."
"This medal isn't the end of anything-it's the beginning," Pabla said. "I want to continue serving, continue leading, and continue making a difference."
The Panorama Ridge Secondary student was also recognized by the City of Surrey on Feb. 24, receiving an award of bravery from Mayor Brenda Locke for heroically preventing a drowning during a school trip on June 6, 2024.
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People in British Columbia will continue to have improved access to nutritious, locally grown foods through the B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program.
The B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is operating in more than 90 communities throughout the province, reaching families, seniors and pregnant people from more than 8,500 households.
Delivered by the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM), the B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program is a healthy-eating initiative that strengthens local food systems throughout the province by providing an additional source of income for B.C. farmers during the market season. With funding from the Province, the program provides coupons to community partners supporting people and families with lower incomes. Coupons can be used to buy fresh, nutritious and
locally grown food at more than 100 participating B.C. farmers’ markets.
This year, the Province is providing the program with $4.25 million. Households enrolled in the program can receive as much as $27 a week in coupons to use at participating farmers’ markets for as long as 16 weeks. The coupons can be used to buy fresh produce, nuts, eggs, dairy products, herbs, vegetable and fruit plants, honey, meat and fish. To receive the coupons, participants register with community partners, which distribute the coupons to those eligible. However, the 2025 program is currently at capacity for this year and is no longer taking applications.
Farmers’ markets are a central part of many communities in B.C. Every year, they generate more than $232 million for local economies, helping farmers, small businesses and communities thrive.
New sheriffs begin service to uphold safety in B.C. courthouses
A graduating class of 33 sheriffs is preparing to start their careers, helping keep people safe as they access court services throughout B.C.
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, welcomed the graduates from the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s spring class at a ceremony on Monday, June 9, 2025. They will be assigned to work in provincial courthouses, including Fort St. John, Nelson, Terrace and the Lower Mainland.
“Sheriffs play a critical role in our justice system, ensuring access to justice is preserved and keeping the people who use our courts safe and protected,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “We recognize and appreciate the dedication shown by each graduate. The sheriff-recruit training program is challenging and rigorous, and we celebrate their achievements and commitment to
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iffs maintain a safe environment for everyone, delivering justice services in 90 Provincial Court locations. They are highly trained peace officers who provide protective services for the judiciary, the Crown, defence, court staff, the public and all participants in the justice system. Sheriffs also protect court users, transport accused and convicted people to and from correctional institutions, and perform other duties. Without sheriffs, court matters cannot proceed.
The spring class will continue training until July 8, 2025.
Their first day on duty will be July 9, 2025. The next sheriff-recruit training class will start training on July 14, 2025.
“We are proud to welcome 33 new deputy sheriffs to the BC Sheriff Service,” said Roger Phillips, acting chief sheriff, and executive director, BC Sheriff Service. “I know they will contribute to the safety of B.C.’s justice system by applying the skills and knowledge gained during the rigorous recruit training.”
The BC Sheriff Service (BCSS) is recognized as an international leader in providing protective and enforcement services for the justice system. The BCSS is the oldest law-enforcement agency in B.C.
The Province is collaborating with BCSS to enhance recruitment, retention and training. BCSS is focusing on deployment and growth opportunities, and implementing a more competitive pay and benefits framework for sheriffs.
The Province is highlighting key investments this week that strengthen B.C.’s court system and improve access to timely justice. From appointing new judges to training and graduating more sheriffs and opening new court services, these efforts ensure B.C.’s courts are safer, more efficient and better equipped to serve people in the province.
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Any hectic activity that has just started to You are in a good position to make some final decisions on something you may have first considered late July to mid August. The position of somebody else may be clearer now, particularly if they decide to bring something to an end. If this does happen it can make it easier in some way when it comes to normal routines in life.
Someone else can be very straightforward as to what they either like or expect from you. Be careful you don’t read into this more than is being offered, particularly if there is an expectation for you to take on responsibilities or to put things in place. Make decisions up to late September that will keep you in control of your finances.
Whatever you had to rethink when it comes to putting things in place since mid August will now allow you to be clear of mind to late September when it comes to something that might have been first discussed late July to mid August. You can now make decisions that please you. Don’t be tempted to spend too much though.
You are in an excellent position to be able to make decisions to late September that will take your life forward. You can feel as though you have greater personal choice or some control at last. There might be a second stage to this from January to April next year and for this reason it could be wise to ensure there is some flexibility.
Whatever financial decisions you may have first considered from late July to mid August can now be looked at more thoroughly, especially in relation to the best actions to take to be able to move forward. You need to be able to satisfy your own priorities, which may not necessarily fit in with the expectations of somebody else.
You are in a good position to come to realisations regarding any situations where you might feel as though you are taking on more than is reasonable on a regular basis. This is more about making decisions to bring matters to an end where commitments attached will have an inhibiting effect on possible future accomplishments.
Focus on anything you are determined to develop more for your own independence in the future. You can realise that contemplation alone will not move things forward. From now to early September you need to look at the commitments that would need to be taken on. Doing this in stages will help you to get used to the changes.
You could come to the realisation, from now to late September, that it is better to scale down ideas you might have had late July to mid August to be able to take these things into the future successfully. Others might have bigger ambitions but you can be happier with small steps, allowing you to have a feeling of better control.
Having absolute confidence about how you stand on any matter will engender respect from others, even though they may not fully agree with you. This could result in clarity when it comes to commitment and support, which may have been an issue from late July to mid August and was left hanging. Be mindful of the obligations you take on.
Something you thought had become evident since mid August where someone else’s decision making is concerned could again become more unknown to late September. It could be that they need to withdraw to make final decisions. These could involve taking your priorities into account as well as generating some sort of pleasure in life.
You are in a position to late September to contemplate future plans and possibilities that you may have wanted from late July to mid August but could not finalise. You have the opportunity to engage with others and get a response. This could also have a lot to do with leaving the past behind up to 20th November so you can move on with a new life direction.
Something that wasn’t made perfectly clear or finalised by somebody else between late July and mid August can now return to late September where final decisions need to be made by them. It can be up to you to ensure they do not avoid responsibilities that could leave you with too much to get properly organised or put into place.
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Community Unites to Grow Hope: Salvation Army Builds Garden Beds in Abbotsford
Thank you to all our of our generous donors and community partners for helping The Salvation Army in Abbotsford to build 3 garden beds on Wednesday, June 11th.
Volunteers and supporters included: Brent Tomlinson from Tim Horton's, Benjamin Mehrer from McDonalds, Rachel Kruse from Cyrus Centre, Blackwood Home Hardware, Rona on Clearbrook, Buckerfield's, Gary Emmersen, Arsh Kaler, Jenn Koss, School
Trustee Rupi Kanda Rajwan, and Paramjit Singh Kanda.
Residents and clients of The Centre of Hope on Gladys Avenue are looking forward to growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in the new beds. The Salvation Army is hoping to expand this garden space with more beds and greenhouse space over time with the support of the community, to better serve the vulnerable populations we feed in Abbotsford every day.
Province helps build global connections for B.C.’s life-sciences sector
B.C. will lead a delegation of companies to the BIO International Convention in Boston, Mass., to attract more investment to the province’s life-sciences sector and build relationships with other countries to help strengthen the economy against ongoing U.S. tariffs.
Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, will be at the conference June 15-19, 2025.
BIO is the largest and most comprehensive international event for biotechnology, bringing 20,000 industry leaders together from across the globe. The ministry will showcase B.C.’s award-winning Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy to international delegates. The strategy builds on the momentum of the rapidly expanding sector and supports businesses to more easily commercialize their innovations.
“We want attendees at BIO to know that B.C. is open for business and we are ready to welcome new investors and talent to join our growing life-sciences, health-care
and technology sectors,” Gibson said.
“With our competitive advantages, our talented people, world-class universities, and rich startup and scale-up ecosystem, B.C.’s life-sciences and biomanufacturing sector is growing faster than anywhere else in the country.”
Gibson will highlight B.C.’s life-sciences sector as a global leader in innovative discoveries and world-leading products and services. Meetings are set with potential investors, venture-capital and other business partners to explore opportunities and foster critical relationships.
“British Columbia’s life-sciences sector is an innovation powerhouse with world-class research, top-tier talent and a dynamic startup ecosystem,” said Wendy Hurlburt, president and CEO, Life Sciences BC. “As global investors and strategic partners seek impactful, breakthrough technologies, B.C. is at the forefront, offering exceptional opportunities to shape the future of health. At BIO 2025, Life Sciences BC and our delegation of almost 40 companies is inviting the world
to discover why British Columbia is the place where the future of life sciences is being built.”
Life Sciences B.C. will host its opening reception, which is one of the main go-to Canadian events at the conference with more than 200 attendees and approximately half being international audiences. B.C. delegates will promote common goals and their Team B.C. approach at the convention.
“British Columbia is home to exceptional scientific talent and a life-sciences sector with real, growing momentum,” said Kenneth Galbraith, chair and chief executive officer of Zymeworks. “At Zymeworks, we’ve grown from our roots in Vancouver to a global company that is partnering with some of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical organizations to advance novel therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers. Our experience and expertise reflect the strength of British Columbia’s innovation ecosystem and its ability to support companies as they scale to make a real impact for patients in need.”
Key discussions will include international talent mobility and workforce development, technology commercialization, strengthening collaboration between post-secondary institutions, expanding research and innovation partnerships in priority sectors, such as artificial intelligence and health tech, and highlighting B.C.’s strength as a clean-tech hub.
B.C. continues to make record investments in its world-renowned research centres to support their discoveries and innovations. To date, government has invested more than $737 million and leveraged more than $1.2 billion in federal funding and private investment to expand the life-sciences sector.
As Canada’s gateway to the Pacific, British Columbia is ideally located for easy and cost-effective international commerce, with a business day that conveniently overlaps with afternoon working hours in Europe, the morning in Asia and is synchronized for the full day with California and Washington state.
B.C., Yukon sign MOU to advance clean electricity corridor
The Province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Yukon to explore and advance the planning of a future connection between the Yukon and British Columbia electrical grids.
The agreement, signed by B.C. Premier David Eby and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, marks a milestone in the joint pursuit of regional energy security, economic growth and climate leadership. This collaboration is guided by shared principles of strengthening Canadian self-sufficiency, advancing Indigenous reconciliation, promoting sustainable economic development
and accelerating clean-energy transition.
The Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect would enable two-way transmission of renewable electricity, opening new opportunities to supply clean power to remote and resource-rich areas in northwestern B.C. and the Yukon. The MOU reaffirms B.C. and the Yukon’s commitment to Indigenous collaboration, clean-energy development and regional infrastructure planning that meets the needs of present and future generations.
British Columbia will work with Yukon, Indigenous governments, the
federal government and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for new renewable-energy generation and transmission, including potential extensions of the North Coast Transmission Line.
Quick Facts:
The Government of B.C. supported Yukon’s application to the federal Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund for the Yukon-B.C. Grid Connect.
The Yukon Development Corporation received $40 million from the Government of Canada and committed an additional $13 million toward
advancing pre-construction planning over five years.
Yukon’s power grid is isolated from the North American grid, and a connection to B.C. would be its first interjurisdictional transmission link.
The initiative supports broader federal and provincial goals around climatechange mitigation, critical-mineral development, clean economic growth and Arctic sovereignty.
Learn More:
To view the MOU, visit: https://news. gov.bc.ca/files/YukonBC_Grid_MOU. pdf
Health authority review expands to ensure support for front-line services
Government is expanding its health authority review to include regional health authorities as it focuses on minimizing unnecessary administrative spending and ensuring resources support front-line patient care.
“I would like to thank the thousands of front-line workers who have already brought forward valuable feedback and ideas as we work through the health authority review,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “Next we are expanding more broadly to engage a wider range of stakeholders, partners and people working at regional health authorities to ensure we are focusing resources on patient care as much as possible.”
The regional health authority review will be led by Cynthia Johansen, deputy minister of health, and follows the March 31 launch of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) re-
view led by Dr. Penny Ballem, interim president and CEO, PHSA.
As part of the PHSA review, more than 6,200 staff attended a series of town halls and large group meetings and submitted more than 1,000 questions and comments. More than 3,900 PHSA staff have also shared ideas for efficiencies through a digital engagement process. Engagements with staff at the regional health authorities will occur throughout the summer of 2025.
The reviews will aim to find efficiencies and cost savings by examining and considering changes in four main areas:
consolidating administrative and corporate functions through a sharedservices model;
optimizing existing shared services, such as procurement and IT services;
reducing duplicative processes identified through the review; and
improving and streamlining governance structures.
Interim expenditure management measures are in place to control administrative costs while the review is underway, including a hiring freeze on managerial and non-union positions unrelated to delivering critical patient services.
While findings from the review will shape recommendations and changes throughout the health system, the regional health authority model is essential to health-care delivery that is connected and responsive to the needs and priorities of local communities and the populations receiving services. Collapsing or merging the regional health authorities is not under consideration as part of the review.
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), B.C.’s health-care system has among the lowest levels of administrative spending in Canada and its corporate services expense ratio has remained relatively stable in the past five years, at around 3.5%. This is the second lowest in Canada and below the national average of 4.4%.
The health authority review aims to further lower B.C.’s corporate services expense ratio, because every 0.1% reduction in administrative costs represents approximately $35 million more funding available for front-line patient care.
The Province anticipates that the health authority review, both for the PHSA and the regional health authorities, will continue into the fall of 2025 and be complete in early 2026. Its findings and recommended changes will be released publicly.
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