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Collin Smith will never forget the morning he had a stroke.

“It was last fall and I was warming up our car while my wife buckled our daughter into her car seat,” says the 37-year-old Maple Ridge resident.

The technology combines artificial “My fingers started going numb and intelligence and robotics and is more my face felt like it was drooping,” sensitive than traditional methods, Collin was treated by the regional helping to detect even very small stroke team at Royal Columbian Hos- openings around the heart that may pital. At first, his symptoms pointed otherwise go unnoticed.

to a transient ischemic attack (TIA), “Robotic TCD helps us better underor “mini-stroke,” where blood flow to stand the communication between the the brain is temporarily blocked and left and right side of the heart—known symptoms typically resolve within as residual shunting—and by eliminating it, we can more effectively reduce 24-hours. the risk of future strokes,” says Dr. Further testing revealed something Walker. “It also eliminates the need more serious. Collin had suffered a for more invasive testing.” stroke and had a hole in his heart, known as a patent foramen ovale Royal Columbian Hospital is among (PFO). While a PFO is common and the first in Canada to use this technolusually harmless, it can allow small ogy in stroke care. blood clots to travel to the brain, caus- “Every donation helps create opportuing a stroke. nities to advance patient care through “We know that PFO is linked to stroke innovation,” says Jeff Norris, president in relatively young adults,” says Dr. and CEO, Royal Columbian Hospital Razi Khan, interventional cardiologist Foundation. “The transcranial doppler used in Collin’s care was made at Royal Columbian Hospital. “If we possible through donor support and can detect and close PFOs and monitor is one example of how philanthropy the effectiveness of doing so, we can helps equip Royal Columbian Hospital reduce the risk of subsequent stroke in with the tools and technology needed people under 60 by 40-to-50 per cent to deliver specialized treatments and over the course of their lifetime.” improve outcomes for patients.”

On April 29, Dr. Khan, along with Dr. Fraser Health sees 37 per cent of all Greg Walker, interventional neurolo- stroke occurrences in the province and gist, and the cardiac teams at Royal the volume is expected to increase to Columbian Hospital repaired the hole 40 per cent by 2040. in Collin’s heart with a small, implanted device resembling an Oreo cookie. Collin has now recovered from his stroke and grateful to be living in an The minimally invasive procedure was era where early interventions will give done while Collin was awake. Ad- him the best chance at a healthy life. vanced imaging technology—known “Technology is moving so quickly,” as robotic assisted transcranial Doppler he says. “It’s a relief to know that this (robotic TCD)—was placed around may help prevent a future stroke and Collin’s head to measure blood flow possibly even assist with some of my other health issues.” to his brain.

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Canada Day often brings people to- This is especially relevant in the gether. Families gather for barbecues, South Asian community, where many children wave flags at local events, families have seen loved ones afand communities come alive with fected by diabetes, high cholesterol, celebrations. It is a chance to appre- or heart disease. We cannot change ciate many of the things that make our genetics, but we can influence Canada home, including the diversity many of the factors that contribute of the people who live here and the to long-term health. Small changes, repeated consistently, often matter communities we build together. more than dramatic changes that last As I completed medical school this only a few weeks. year, I found myself reflecting on something that came up repeatedly Summer also brings warmer temthroughout my training. We spend a peratures, which means it is worth lot of time talking about healthcare, paying attention to hydration. Older but some of the biggest influences on adults are particularly vulnerable our health happen long before anyone during heat waves, and many do not walks into a clinic or hospital. They feel thirsty until they are already behappen at home. They happen in our coming dehydrated. Checking in on neighbourhoods. They happen in the parents, grandparents, neighbours, small choices we make every day. or anyone living alone can go a long way during periods of extreme heat.

When people think about health, they often think about medications, sur- One of the things I appreciate most geries, or medical tests. Those things about living in Canada is that health are important, of course. But many is often viewed as a shared responof the condition’s family physicians sibility. We see it when neighbours help shovel driveways in winter. We see every day, including high blood see it when communities organize pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and food drives. We see it when famanxiety, are also connected to things ily members step in to care for one like sleep, physical activity, social another during difficult times. Those connection, nutrition, and stress. acts may not seem like healthcare, Summer can be a great reminder of but they contribute to health, nonethat. theless.

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Improving access to justice throughout B.C. using virtual bail

Bail hearings by video are now used provincewide, five years after a northern pilot project

Five years after virtual bail hearings the accused appears by video from can submit bail documents electroni- in a single day, improving scheduling began as a pilot project in northern a police detachment or correctional cally. efficiency B.C., they are now used throughout centre, while judges, lawyers and court the province, helping courts operate staff can participate from their location. By allowing participants to join re- - helping court days run on time and motely, virtual bail enables judges, reducing disruptions to trials in smaller more efficiently and adapt to increasing Virtual bail throughout B.C. court staff and lawyers to participate in communities demands on the justice system. cases in multiple communities without “Virtual bail is changing how our The program began in 2021 as a Pro- travelling. This improves scheduling - improving access to timely bail hearcourts operate,” said Niki Sharma, At- vincial Court of British Columbia flexibility, reduces delays tied to trans- ing, particularly in remote and northern torney General. “By allowing judges, pilot project in northern B.C., where portation and allows the court system communities lawyers and court staff to participate in distances between communities and to better manage rising demand. It also The Province’s Court Services Branch, hearings across multiple communities courthouses are greatest. It built on ensures the system can adapt more efwhich manages courtroom adminisin a single day, we are reducing delays weekend and statutory holiday virtual fectively to external pressures, includtration, operates and maintains the and making better use of resources. bail hearings that had been in place ing legislative changes and increasing technology that enables virtual apThis is part of our work to build a more since 2019. In 2023, the program excase volumes. pearances. efficient justice system that can adapt panded to the Fraser region, completto increasing demands and continue ing its rollout throughout the province. What virtual bail means for B.C.’s Virtual bail is part of ongoing efforts building timely justice across B.C.” Today, most bail hearings utilize tech- courts, communities to modernize court services in B.C., nology to facilitate remote attendance. helping the justice system operate Before virtual bail, people arrested in Virtual bail reduces the need to transan area far from a courthouse had to be Dedicated virtual bail courtrooms, port people in custody, lowering costs more efficiently and remain responsive transported there in custody, requiring where participants appear by video, and freeing up sheriff and police re- to changing demands. It complements other initiatives, including expanded significant sheriff and police resources, serve the North, the Interior and Van- sources: virtual options in B.C. Supreme Court adding cost and delay, and disrupting couver Island. Hybrid courtrooms in court schedules. Virtual bail reduces the Lower Mainland combine video - enabling judges, court staff and coun- civil and family cases, as well as the the need for most transports. Instead, and in-person attendance, and lawyers sel to participate across jurisdictions Virtual Counter service.

Building a stronger B.C. with young climate leaders

New funding for Youth Climate Corps B.C. supports jobs, community resilience

More young people in British Colum- ence in climate resilience and ecosys- “The Youth Climate Corps has deep is helping young people gain valuable roots in the Kootenays and I’ve seen experience while supporting projects bia are gaining hands-on experience tem restoration. first-hand how it’s grown from a small that strengthen communities and build and helping communities respond to Building on provincial investments local effort into something with impact resilience. This investment is helping climate change through continued provincial support for Youth Climate The Province is providing $1.4 mil- across the province,” Anderson said. prepare British Columbia for the future lion through a shared-cost agreement “It speaks to the strength of commu- while creating opportunities for young Corps B.C. (YCCBC). to support the continued growth of nity-driven ideas, and the leadership “Young people in B.C. care deeply YCCBC, building on the $3 million in- young people are bringing to this im- people today.” about the environment and want an vested in 2024 to expand youth climate portant work.”

Creating opportunities for young active role in tackling climate change,” employment opportunities throughout people Projects are tailored to local priorities said Premier David Eby. “We are British Columbia. and include: creating opportunities for them to do Young people across B.C. are eager Youth Climate Corps B.C. connects just that. By strengthening the Youth - building retrofits and energy-efficien- to get involved, with applications Climate Corps B.C., young people young people between 17 and 30 with continuing to outnumber available cy work in Squamish will be able to build valuable skills and paid work and training opportuniplacements. During the 2026 hiring experience while helping their com- ties that support local climate pri- - biodiversity monitoring and ecosys- season, YCCBC received more than munities become more resilient and orities. Projects focus on areas such tem restoration in the Comox Valley 600 applications for approximately 60 better prepared for future challenges.” as wildfire-risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, energy efficiency, food - eco-tourism and river stewardship placements, highlighting the strong interest in opportunities to contribute to On Monday, June 22, 2026, Premier security, community engagement and programming in Hazelton Eby and Brittny Anderson, Minister the sharing of traditional ecological climate action while gaining valuable - projects supporting disaster response, of State for Local Governments and knowledge. food security and community engage- skills and experience.

Rural Communities, toured a wildfire ment throughout the province Supporting youth employment and mitigation project in West Arm Pro- Supporting communities around British Columbia vincial Park near Nelson with YCCBC “Addressing climate change requires community-based climate action is crews. The project is helping protect With support from the Province and practical solutions and a skilled work- part of the Province’s work to help Nelson’s primary water source and local partners, YCCBC is operating in force to deliver them,” said Adrian communities become more resilient, critical infrastructure while providing 11 communities in 2026, making this Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate prepare for climate change and build young people with hands-on experi- its largest year to date.

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“This initiative demonstrates the supports closer to home. The services munities.

Beds in Skidegate and Adams Lake are strength of our partnerships and our include: open and accepting clients, while beds shared accountability to improve ac“The loss and grief caused by the four supportive recovery beds in Old in Old Massett are expected to open in cess to substance-use services in the toxic-drug crisis continue to be felt in northwest,” said Colleen Nyce, board First Nations communities throughout Massett, led by the Old Massett Vil- July 2026. lage Council chair, Northern Health. “Expanding the province,” said Josie Osborne, Expanding continuum of care in the outpatient withdrawal management Minister of Health. “The ongoing and - four supportive recovery beds in northwest supports people to receive care in intergenerational impacts of colonial- Skidegate, led by the Skidegate Band In addition to these new bed-based their own communities, in ways that ism and Indigenous-specific racism Council services, the Province is working in are more responsive and culturally continue to shape people’s experiences and health outcomes, which is why - four treatment beds in Adams Lake, partnership with Northern First Na- grounded.” culturally grounded, Nation-led care is led by the Adams Lake Band Council tions Alliance, First Nations Health Expanding supports for Indigenous so important. These new treatment and “When someone’s on their journey to Authority, and Northern Health to communities is part of government’s recovery beds will help people access recovery, support that centres them build a culturally grounded substance- work to build a comprehensive system healing and recovery supports in a way — their well-being, their needs and use system of care in the northwest. of mental-health and substance-use that reflects their culture, community their culture — makes a world of dif- This includes expanding B.C.’s Road care. This includes 3,785 publicly to Recovery model of care, which imand strengths.” funded substance-use beds that supference,” said Jonny Morris, CEO, proves the way people access services. port people with addictions, of which New services offer help closer to home CMHA BC. “We are honoured to work with Indigenous partners in deliver- As part of Road to Recovery’s ex- 829 treatment and recovery beds are The Province, in partnership with ing culturally grounded treatment and pansion in Northern Health, a new new since 2017, launching the Opioid First Nations Health Authority, the recovery services that are rooted in northwest outpatient withdrawal man- Treatment Access Line, and opening Canadian Mental Health Association Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. agement (NOW) team is launching on Foundry youth centres and First NaB.C. Division (CMHA BC) and local Thank you to the Government of B.C., Haida Gwaii in late summer 2026. The tions healing facilities.

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Abbotsford Division of Family aYbtsPorz izvIËn afÌ PYimlI Practice connects next pRYkits sflfnf mYzIkl stUzYNt generation of doctors at annual imksr 'qy zfktrF dI aglI Medical Student Mixer pIVHI nUM joVdf hY The Abbotsford Division of Family ships, the Abbotsford Division hopes Practice will hold its annual Medical to inspire future physicians to consider Student Mixer event and inviting all the community as a premier destination medical students in the Fraser Valley for their upcoming residency training and long-term medical careers. to attend for free.

The event is one of the most meaning- “Connecting students with the physiful networking and mentorship op- cians who are actively shaping care in portunities bringing together medical our community is incredibly valuable,“ students, residents and local physi- noted Marziyah Hussain, people and cians. Celebrated as one of the most culture manager at the Abbotsford Diimpactful gatherings for future doctors vision. “It allows future doctors to see in the region, the mixer aims to foster firsthand the collaboration and robust community connections and highlight support system that define our local medical community.” local practice opportunities.

Medical students will have a unique The annual Medical Student Mixer is chance to step outside the classroom to part of Abbotsford Division’s efforts engage directly with practicing family to foster connections for future physiphysicians and community leaders. cians, as well as new and practicing Through these foundational relation- family doctors, Continue on pg : 27

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to create a place cal students to ask questions about sflfnf mY z Ikl stU z Y N t imksr aY - nYwtvrikMg qoN ielfvf, Èfm mYzIkl ivit o g r o w a n d the realities of community practice, btsPorz izvIËn dy BivwK dy zfktrF, dafrQIaF nUM aYbtsPorz ivwc kimAUintI thrive in our community. work-life balance, and specialized nfl hI nvy N aqy aiBafs krn vfly aiBafs, kMm-jIvn sMquln, aqy ivÈyÈ pirvfrk zfktrF leI sfzy BfeIcfry dyKBfl pihlkdmIaF dIaF aslIaqF More than 80 percent of doctors who care initiatives in Abbotsford. Local ivwc vDx aqy vDx-Puwlx leI iewk jgHf bfry svfl puwCx leI iewk KuwlHf Plor completed their residency in Abbots- physicians and preceptors are invited bxfAux leI sbMDF nUM AuqÈfihq krn dy pRdfn krdI hY. sQfnk zfktrF aqy pRYford choose to stay and make a home to come out, share their expertise, and XqnF df ihwsf hY. sIptrF nUM bfhr afAux, afpxI muhfrq here for their practice, thanks to the help welcome these future contributors aYbtsPorz ivwc afpxI irhfieÈ pUrI sFJI krn aqy ishq-sMBfl pRxflI ivwc Division’s tested and proven relationto the health-care system. krn vfly 80 pRqIÈq qoN vwD zfktr iewQy iehnF BivwKI XogdfnIaF df svfgq krn ship-based recruitment approach. In ivwc mdd krn leI swdf idwqf jFdf hY. the last fiscal year alone, Abbotsford Are you a medical student living in rihx aqy afpxy aiBafs leI Gr bxsuccessfully welcomed 26 new family the Fraser Valley? Connect with the fAux dI cox krdy hn, izvIËn dy prKy kI qusIN PryËr vYlI ivwc rihx vfly iewk gey aqy sfbq hoey sbMDF-aDfrq BrqI mYzIkl ividafrQI ho? mYzIkl stUzYNt physicians to the community, includAbbotsford Division at Info@adofp. phuMc dy kfrn. ipCly ivwqI sfl ivwc hI, imksr leI rijstr ikvyN krnf hY ieh ing international medical graduates ca to find out how to register for the aYbtsPorz ny 26 nvyN pirvfrk zfktrF jfxn leI Info@adofp.ca 'qy aYbtsPorz and locums. df sPlqfpUrvk BfeIcfry ivwc svfgq izvIËn nfl juVo. Medical Student Mixer.

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Fraser Valley Car Seat Recycling Initiative Surpasses Expectations, Diverts Nearly 10 Tonnes of Waste A pioneering recycling program in the Fraser Valley is proving that even some of the most difficult household items can be kept out of landfills with the right approach and community support.

such as automotive parts and outdoor furniture. Metal frames are recycled into new steel products, while foam materials are reused in applications such as flooring underlay and soundproofing.

Child car seats have long posed a The need for a recycling solution is challenge for recyclers. Made from a substantial. BCAA estimates that becombination of plastics, metals, fabtween 85,000 and 100,000 expired or rics, and foam, they are difficult and unwanted car seats are discarded in time-consuming to dismantle. Because British Columbia every year. no provincial recycling program cur- have accepted more than 1,500 car specialized tools, a task that can take As the first program of its kind in the rently exists for car seats in British seats for recycling, preventing nearly up to 45 minutes per seat. province, the Fraser Valley initiative Columbia, most expired or damaged 10 tonnes of material from ending up According to Bash Jamal, co-founding is also serving a broader purpose. seats are simply thrown away. Once in in landfills. The project initially aimed and managing partner of Reclaim Plas- The FVRD hopes the information a landfill, these products can take up to to recycle 1,000 seats over a two-year tics, the effort involved is significant, gathered through the pilot project will 1,000 years to break down. period, but that milestone was reached but the environmental benefits make help support calls for a province-wide To address this issue, the Fraser Valley in less than six months. it worthwhile. He noted that diverting Extended Producer Responsibility Regional District (FVRD) partnered these materials from landfills helps program, making car seat recycling Encouraged by the program's success, with Burnaby-based Reclaim Plastics reduce long-term environmental im- a regulated and accessible service for organizers have expanded the initiative to launch a pilot recycling program in pacts, including pollution, climate- families across British Columbia. and set a new target of recycling an adJuly 2025. The initiative has received related concerns, and potential risks With strong public participation and ditional 4,000 car seats by July 2027. an overwhelmingly positive response to human health. impressive early results, the project is from local families and has already Despite the positive results, the recyOnce dismantled, most components of demonstrating how local innovation exceeded its original goals. cling process remains highly labour- a car seat can be repurposed. Plastic can help tackle a significant environSince its launch, collection sites in intensive. Each car seat must be shells are transformed into pellets that mental challenge while paving the way Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission carefully taken apart by hand using can be used in manufacturing products for long-term solutions.

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¡ÚÈ∆ √Ø Ù Ò Ó∆‚∆¡≈, ÷≈√ ’ ’∂ «¬≥√‡≈◊z≈Ó ”Â∂ ’≈¯∆ √◊Ó «‘≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ ˘ ÎÀÙÈ, Ó∂’¡Í ¡Â∂ ÈÚ∂∫-ÈÚ∂∫ Ò∞º’√ È≈Ò ÍzÔØ◊ ’È≈ Í√≥Á ‘ÀÕ «ÁÒ⁄√Í ◊ºÒ «¬‘ ‘À «’ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∆ «˜¡≈Á≈Â Ò∞º’ ÷πÁ «Â¡≈ ’Á∆ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉≈ Ó∂’¡Í Ú∆ ÷πÁ ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ÓÈØ≥‹È ‹◊ ”⁄ ¡«‹‘∂ Ï‘∞ ÿº‡ «√Â≈∂ ‘È, ‹Ø Ï⁄ÍÈ ÂØ∫ ÒÀ ’∂ ‹Ú≈È∆ º’ ’ÀÓ∂ Á∆ ⁄Ó’-ÁÓ’ Á∂ «Ú⁄’≈ ¡≈͉∆ ͤ≈‰ ’≈«¬Ó º÷‰ Á≈ ÓπÙ’Ò √¯ ÂÀ¡ ’ √’Á∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡ÚÈ∆ ’Ω ¿∞È∑ª ’Ò≈’≈ª ”⁄Ø∫ «¬º’ ‘À, «‹√ È∂ Ï‘∞ ¤Ø‡∆ ¿∞Ó ”⁄ ¡≈͉∂ ’∆¡ Á∆ Ù∞»¡≈ ’∆Â∆ ¡Â∂ ¡º‹ «¬º’ √ÎÒ ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆, ÎÀÙÈ ¡≈¬∆’È ¡Â∂ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ √‡≈ Á∂ »Í ”⁄ ¡≈͉∆ Úº÷∆ ͤ≈‰ ω≈¬∆ ‘ÀÕ BC √≈Ò≈ ¡ÚÈ∆ Á≈ √¯ «√¯ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ ¡Á≈’≈ Â∞Ù≈ ’Í» È∂ «Úº⁄ „∞’Úª √Ê≈È ¡Â∂ „∞’Úª ÓΩ’≈ √¯ÒÂ≈ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆ È‘∆∫ ‘À, √◊Ø∫ √≥ÿÙ, «√º«÷¡≈, «’‘≈ ‘À «’ ¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈ ˘ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ Í»∆ «ÁºÂ≈Õ «¬‘∆ ’≈È ‘À «’ «ÎÒÓ ˘ Í»≈ ¡≈ÂÓ«ÚÙÚ≈√ ¡Â∂ Ò◊≈Â≈ ¡º◊∂ Úˉ Á∆ √«’z͇ Ô≈Á «‘≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ «‹Ú∂∫-«‹Ú∂∫ ‘؉ «Úº⁄ Óπ’≈ÏÒÂÈ ÒßÓ≈ √Óª Òº«◊¡≈, Íz ∂ ‰≈ Ú∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ ¡º· √≈Ò Á∆ ¿∞Ó ”⁄ ’ÀÓ∂ Á∂ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ ¡«‘ÓÁ ÷≈È Á∆ ’≈Ó∂‚∆ «ÎÒÓ Í «¬‘∆ ¿∞È∑ª Á≈ ‹˘È ‘ÀÕ ¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈ “ÚÀÒ’Ó ‡» «Á ‹≥◊Ò” Á∆ «Ò∆˜ È∂Û∂ ¡≈ È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’È Á∂ ¡≈͉∂ ‹Ï∂ ˘ √ªfi≈ ‘∆ ‘À, ÁÙ’ª Á∆ «ÎÒÓ ÍzÂ∆ ¿∞Ó∆Á ’Á∂ ‘ج∂, Â∞Ù≈ ’Í» È∂ «’‘≈ «’ Ì≈Ú∂∫ ÚË ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ÁΩ≈È, ¡Á≈’≈ Â∞Ù≈ ‘∆ ¡’ÙÀ √Àµ‡ ”Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ Ó˜≈’ ¡Â∂ ’Í» È∂ «ÎÒÓ ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∂ √«‘-’Ò≈’≈ Ù≈ª Ò¬∆ ‹≈‰∂ ‹ªÁ∂ ‘È Í ’≥Ó ¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈ Ï≈∂ ’¬∆ «ÁÒ⁄√Í ÂºÊ √ªfi∂ ÍzÂ∆ ¿∞È∑ª Á≈ √Ó͉ ¡Â∂ «Â¡≈∆ ’∆Â∂ ‘ÈÕ ¿∞È∑ª È∂ ¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈ Á∂ ’≥Ó Ï∂«Ó√≈Ò ‘ÀÕ ¿∞È∑ª ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¡’ÙÀ ’È Á∂ „≥◊, √«’z͇ Á∆ Ó˜Ï»Â Í’Û ’∞Ó≈ ¿∞È∑ª ¡Á≈’≈ª «Úº⁄Ø∫ «¬º’ ‘È, ¡Â∂ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ ¡«‘ÓÁ ÷≈È Á∂ √Ó͉ «‹È∑ª Á∆ Ô≈ÁÁ≈Ù ¡Â∂ ’≥Ó ’È Á∆ Á∆ ÷πºÒ∑ ’∂ ÍzÙ≥√≈ ’∆Â∆Õ Â∞Ù≈ ’Í» È∂ ◊Â∆ Ï‘∞ ÚË∆¡≈ ‘ÀÕ Â∞Ù≈ ’Í» È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¡«‘ÓÁ ÷≈È È∂ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ «’‘≈, “¡’ÙÀ Ï‘∞ Â∂˜ ‘È ¡Â∂ Í»∆ «ÁzÙ‡∆’؉ ¡Â∂ Í∂Ù’≈∆ «Úº⁄ ’ج∆ √«’z͇ ¿∞È∑ª ˘ ˜∞Ï≈È∆ Ô≈Á «‘≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ √ÓfiΩÂ≈ È‘∆∫ ’∆Â≈Õ ¿∞È∑ª Áº«√¡≈ «’ Ì≈Ú∂∫ ‘∆ ¿∞‘ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ Ó˜≈’ ’Á∂ «‘≥Á∂ «¬≥È∆ Úº‚∆ ’≈√‡ ‘؉ Á∂ Ï≈Ú‹»Á, ‘È Í ¿∞‘ ˙È∆ ‘∆ «Ó‘È Ú∆ ’Á∂ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ È∂ ‘∂’ ¡Á≈’≈ ˘ ’‘≈‰∆ ‘ÈÕ”

¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈ ˘ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ Í»∆ √«’z͇ Ô≈Á «‘≥Á∆ ˛ : Â∞Ù≈ ’Í»

‹À’Ò∆È ÎȪ‚∆˜ ¡≈Ú∂◊∆ ‘≈ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ Ș Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ ¡Á≈’≈≈ ‹À’Ò∆È ÎȪ‚∆˜ ‹ÒÁ∆ ‘∆ ¡≈͉∆ Í«‘Ò∆ ‘≈ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆Õ «¬√ ÙÀÒ∆ «Úº⁄ «¬º’ «ÁÒ⁄√Í ¡Â∂ «ÚÒº÷‰ ’‘≈‰∆ Á∆ ÒßÏ∂ √Ó∂∫ ÂØ∫ Ì≈Ò ’È ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á, ‹À’Ò∆È ˘ ‘∞‰ «¬º’ ¡«‹‘≈ Íz‹ Ø ’ À ‡ «Ó«Ò¡≈ ‘À «‹√ Ò¬∆ ¿∞‘ ¿∞ÂÙ≈«‘ ‘ÀÕ √»Âª ¡È∞√≈, «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ ‘≈, «¬ÓØÙÈ ¡Â∂ √≥◊∆ Á≈ «¬º’ «ÚÒº÷‰ «ÓÙ‰ ‘ØÚ◊ ∂ ∆, ‹Ø ÁÙ’ª ˘ «¬º’ √≥Í»È «√È∂ÓÀ«‡’ ¡È∞ÌÚ ÍzÁ≈È ’∂◊∆Õ ‹À’Ò∆È Óπº÷ ̱«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¬∂◊∆, ‹ÁØ∫ «’ ÁØ ÍπÙ ’Ò≈’≈ª ˘ Í«‘Òª ‘∆ ¡≥«ÂÓ »Í «ÁºÂ≈ ‹≈ ⁄πº’≈ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Òª«’, «ÎÒÓ Á≈ «√Ò∂÷, ‘Ø ’≈√‡ ÓÀ∫Ï ¡Â∂ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ Á∂ Ú∂Ú∂ «¬√ √Ó∂∫ ◊∞Í º÷∂ ◊¬∂ ‘ÈÕ «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ «ı¡≈Â∆ ÓÁ≈È Á∂ ÏÀÈ “ÈΩ‡ ¡≈¿±‡ ¡À∫‡‡∂ÈÓÀ∫‡” ‘∂· Úº‚∂ ͺË ”Â∂ ω≈¬∆ ‹≈Ú∂◊∆Õ «ÈÓ≈Â≈Úª ÚºÒ∫Ø ‹ÒÁ∆ ‘∆ «¬√ Á≈ ¡«Ë’≈ ¡ÀÒ≈È ’È Á∆ ¿∞Ó∆Á ‘ÀÕ √»Âª Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ «¬º’ ‡∆˜ ¡Â∂ «¬º’ ◊∆ ͫ‘Òª ‘∆ Ù»‡ ’∆Â≈ ‹≈ ⁄π’ º ≈ ‘ÀÕ ’≈√‡ «¬√ √Ó∂∫ Ú’Ù≈ͪ «Úº⁄ «‘º√≈ ÒÀ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÈÔÓ ٻ«‡≥◊ «¬√ Ó‘∆È∂ Á∂ ¡≥ º’ Ù∞» ‘؉ Á∆ ¿∞Ó∆Á ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ «Ë¡≈È Á∂‰ ÔØ◊ ‘À «’ ‹À’Ò∆È Í«‘Òª «ÎÒÓ “̱ ÍπÒ√” «Úº⁄ «Á÷≈¬∆ «ÁºÂ∆ √∆, Í «¬‘ «¬º’ ‘≈-’≈Ó∂‚∆ √∆Õ «¬‘ ÈÚª ÍzØ‹À’‡ ¿∞√Á∂ ’∆¡ Á∆ Í«‘Ò∆ Í»∆ Â∑ª ‘≈ «ÎÒÓ ‘ØÚ∂◊∆Õ ‹À’Ò∆È ˘ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ «Úº⁄ “‘≈¿±√ÎπºÒ E” «Úº⁄ Á∂«÷¡≈ «◊¡≈ √∆Õ ¿∞√Á∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ, “ÚÀÒ’Ó ‡» «Á ‹≥◊Ò” BF ‹»È, B@BF ˘ «Ò∆˜ ‘؉ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘ÀÕ

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√≈‘Ó‰∂ ’ÁÓ º«÷¡≈ ¡Â∂ ¿∞ÁØ∫ ÂØ∫ ÒÀ ’∂ ¡º‹ º’ ’¬∆ ¿∞Â≈-⁄Û∑≈¡ Á∂÷∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡ÚÈ∆ Í≥‹≈Ï Á∂ ‹ÒßË ÂØ∫ ¡≈¿πªÁ∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ ¿∞√ È∂ ’Á∂ √πÍÈ∂ ”⁄ Ú∆ È‘∆∫ √Ø«⁄¡≈ √∆ «’ ¿∞‘ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ ¡≈ ’∂ ¡«ÌÈÀ Á∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ͤ≈‰ ω≈¬∂◊∆Õ «¬º’ ¡≈Ó Í«Ú≈ ”⁄ ÍÒ∆-Úº‚∆ ‘ج∆ ’∞Û∆ Ò¬∆ Ú≈«¬Â∆ ‹∆ÚÈ Á≈ √Â≈ ÂÀ¡ Ó≥«È¡≈ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘À, Í ¿∞√ È∂ ’∞fi Úº÷≈ ’È Á≈ ¯À√Ò≈ ’∆Â≈Õ ¿∞‘ ’«‘≥Á∆ ‘À «’ ¿∞√ Á∂ Í«Ú≈ È∂ ‘ ’ÁÓ ”⁄ ¿∞√ Á≈ √≈Ê «ÁºÂ≈Õ ¿∞√ Á∂ Ó≈Â≈-«ÍÂ≈ È∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ √πÍ«È¡ª ˘ Í»≈ ’È Ò¬∆ ¡≈͉≈ Í»≈ ‹∆ÚÈ ÏÁÒ «ÁºÂ≈ ¡Â∂ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ ¡≈ ’∂ Ú√ ◊¬∂Õ ‘≈Òª«’, «¬‘ √¯ ¡≈√≈È È‘∆∫ √∆Õ ¤Ø‡∆ ¿∞Ó ”⁄ ‘∆ ¿∞√ ˘ ’≥Ó Á≈ ÁÏ≈¡, «˜≥Ó∂Ú≈∆¡ª ¡Â∂ ⁄π‰ΩÂ∆¡ª Á≈ √≈‘Ó‰≈ ’È≈ «Í¡≈Õ ¡ÚÈ∆ È∂ «¡À«Ò‡∆ ÙØ¡, ‚ª√ ¡Â∂ ‡ÀÒ∆«Ú˜È ÒÛ∆Ú≈ª ÂØ∫ ÒÀ ’∂ «¯ÒÓª º’ ’¬∆ Â∑ª Á∂ ÍzØ‹À’‡ ’∆Â∂ ‘ÈÕ ¿∞√ Á≈ Ó≥ȉ≈ ‘À «’ ‘ «’Á≈ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ «¬º’ ÈÚª ¡È∞ÌÚ «ÁºÂ≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ «¬º’ «Ï‘Â «¬È√≈È Ï‰≈«¬¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ Áº√Á∆ ‘À «’ ÏÂΩ Ò∆‚ ¡À’‡Àµ√ ¡≈͉∆ Í«‘Ò∆ «¯ÒÓ “‡∆’» ÚÀ‚√ Ù∂»” «Ú⁄ ‡∆’» Á≈ «’Á≈ ¿∞√ Á∂ Ò¬∆ √Ì ÂØ∫ ÚºË ⁄π‰Â Ω ∆Í»È «‘≈Õ «¬√ ̱«Ó’≈ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ Ì≈ÚÈ≈ÂÓ’ »Í ”⁄ ’≈¯∆ ÍzÌ≈«Ú ’∆Â≈Õ «¬≥È∆ ¤Ø‡∆ ¿∞Ó ”⁄ Óª Ï‰È Ú◊∆ Ì≈ÚÈ≈ ˘ √Ófi‰≈ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ ˘ ÍÁ∂ ”Â∂ ¿∞Â≈È≈ ¡≈√≈È È‘∆∫ √∆Õ «¬√ «’Á≈ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ «¬º’ ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆ ‘∆ È‘∆∫, √◊Ø∫ «¬º’ «¬È√≈È Á∂ »Í ”⁄ Ú∆ ÏÁÒ «ÁºÂ≈Õ

«¬‘ ’Á∂ È≈ ıÂÓ ‘؉ Ú≈Ò∆ «˜≥Ó∂Ú≈∆ ‘À : ¡≥«ÓzÂ≈ ≈Ú

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Shruti’s life lessons   

Actress-singer Shruti Haasan has spoken about the challenges that accompany passion and purpose and added that difficult moments often become valuable lessons, while the good ones serve as reminders to stay the course.

Speaking to this news agency at the Rugby Premier League Season 2, Shruti said: “Whether it’s rugby or anything you love to do, there will be a lot of challenges. You know, it’s always like that. They can be internal, a lot of them external to the world.” She added: “But I think when you know you love something, and you really passionately believe that that is what you want to do in your life, and that’s your calling, then even the tough days are good days for lessons, and the good days

are reminders to keep going.” Shruti also shared a string of videos of herself performing at the RPL Season 2, which kicked off on June 16 with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

The actress was last seen in the action thriller film Coolie and directed

by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Rachita Ram with Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde in special appearances.

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Actor Boman Irani recently shared his thoughts on the unifying power of cinemaIn his latest post on Instagram, he highlighted how films can bridge people, cultures, and ideas across borders. Reflecting on his experience in Moscow and his collaboration with Moskino, the actor described it as an enriching journey of cultural exchange between India and Russia. Boman noted that storytelling has a unique ability to travel beyond boundaries, fostering meaningful connections among filmmakers and opening new avenues for creative collaboration. Sharing a series of photos, the Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. actor wrote, “Stories have a remarkable way of travelling. My time in Moscow, alongside our collaboration with Moskino, was a reminder of how cinema can bring people, cultures, and ideas together. It was an enriching experience to engage with fellow filmmakers and explore new avenues for creative exchange between India and Russia.” “The work was rewarding, but so was simply experiencing Moscow itself a city of grandeur, warmth, and endless beauty. Here are a few memories from the journey.

Professionally, Boman Irani has delivered memorable performances in January you thought that this year everything in films such as Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, Khosla Ka Ghosla, will change and then life happened. Gym got Don, Main Hoon Na, Dunki, and several others. cancelled, goals got delayed, some people got out of our lives and now in June it seems half the year is over, you wasted it. But honestly, every progress is not visible.”

She added, “Maybe you have just survived this As Baby Do Die Do gears up for its theatrical year. Maybe you have become a little smarter. release July 3, 2026, actor-producer Huma Qureshi Maybe you have chosen yourself for the first time. has opened up about the delicate balancing act of That is also progress, growth. So please don’t wearing two hats on the film, as both the lead actor feel so guilty. Life is not a January to December and a producer. Playing Baby Karmarkar, a desi checklist. Sometimes we don’t walk straight. hitwoman navigating Mumbai's dangerous Sometimes we stop, fall, turn around and learn underworld, Huma said the two roles constantly something in that which was never in the plan.” pushed her to question the film from different perspectives. "As a producer I was always thinking about whether the film was saying something new. As an actor I was always deepened his fascination with thinking about whether Baby acting. He explained that those was true," she shared. projects made him realise the According to Huma, the possibilities the craft offered producer in her was and inspired him to explore determined not to create a it more seriously. That journey conventional story merely packaged eventually led him to take on around a female protagonist. At the same memorable roles in films such as Luck time, the actor in her resisted turning Baby

By Chance, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Dil into a symbolic figure, insisting she be Dhadakne Do. Farhan began his portrayed as a real, layered and flawed career as a director with the cult individual. "Those two voices kept each classic Dil Chahta Hai, followed other honest throughout the shoot. If one by acclaimed films like of them was satisfied and the other wasn't, Lakshya, Don and Don 2. Since we went back and did it again," she said. making his acting debut with Directed by Nachiket Samant, Baby Do Rock On!!, he has built an Die Do releases in cinemas July 3 and impressive filmography while promises an unconventional action thriller balancing multiple creative led by one of Huma's most distinctive roles in the industry. characters yet.

ISHA ON IMPORTANCE OF SELF-REFLECTION Actress Isha Koppikar shared a powerful message motivating people to not feel trapped in guilt in their mid-year resolution. She highlighted the importance of self-reflection and encouragement as she reminded her followers that it is never too late to work towards their dreams.

Through a video posted on her social media account, the actress spoke about the pressures people often place on themselves at the beginning of a new year and how unexpected challenges can mess up plans. In the video, Isha acknowledged that many people begin January with hopes of transforming their lives, only to find themselves struggling months later. She said, “Hi,

Huma's balancing act

Farhan reflects on his transition Farhan Akhtar has reflected on how he unexpectedly found his calling as an actor after establishing himself as one of Bollywood's most acclaimed directors. Speaking in a recent interview, the actor-filmmaker revealed that his experiences on The Fakir of Venice and Rock On!! were instrumental in sparking his interest in performing on screen. Farhan shared that it was filmmaker Anand Surapur who first convinced him to step in front of the camera for The Fakir of Venice. "He was very adamant that I play the lead in his film. That was the first acting experience that I had, and I enjoyed it," Farhan said.

Around the same time, his collaboration with Abhishek Kapoor on Rock On!! further

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Rhonda Pauls Announces Campaign to Return to Abbotsford Board of Education

Rhonda Pauls has announced her and I care deeply about the quality Inc., leading provincampaign for re-election to the Ab- of education every child receives.” cial sport operations, policy development, botsford Board of Education, seeking Pauls is campaigning on a committo return to education governance ment to responsible governance, Safe Sport practices, after stepping away for one term transparent and accountable use of budget management, while her professional work required public resources, safe and caring and community infrastructure projects. She significant time out of province. schools, strong literacy and numer- says that experience Pauls previously served three elect- acy foundations, meaningful parent has strengthened her ed terms as an Abbotsford school voice, and advocacy for every child. perspective on govertrustee, including as Board Chair “Strong schools are built through nance, partnerships, and Vice-Chair. Her work included respect for all people, strong policy, accountability, and the strategic planning, budget oversight, responsible decision-making, and a importance of creating policy development, senior staff clear focus on students,” Pauls said. opportunities where evaluation, committee leadership, “The role of a trustee is to monitor young people feel safe, and community engagement. the system, ask the hard questions, supported, included, and able to succeed. spected, and given the opportunity to “Public Education is as important to resource and enable staff and educators, support families, and provide Her campaign has also received the thrive. I am ready to bring my expeme today as it has ever been,” said vision by making decisions that serve endorsement of David Laing, CEO of rience, my student-centered values, Pauls. “I stepped away for one term because my work required significant the long-term needs of students and Baseball BC, who described Pauls as and my full commitment back to the a leader with professionalism, integ- Abbotsford Board of Education.” time outside the province, but Ab- the district.” botsford has always remained home. During her time away from elected rity, sound judgment, and a genuine For more information, visit rhondaI raised my children in this commu- office, Pauls continued to work in dedication to the people she serves. pauls.b12sites.com or contact nity, I am now proud to see some of youth-centred leadership as Ex- Pauls says her reason for running Rhondafortrustee@gmail.com. my grandchildren beginning their ecutive Director of Baseball PEI is simple: “Every child deserves to own journey in Abbotsford schools, Inc. and Baseball PEI Developments be seen, supported, challenged, re-

City and ADBA partner to bring West Railway Plaza to life with local artists and vendors

The City of Abbotsford has partnered Abbotsford’s diverse creative com- process, and we recognize the real munity partners who will use it and with the Abbotsford Downtown Busi- munity throughout the year. impact it had on nearby businesses. help bring it to life in the months and ness Association (ADBA) to activate Now that the plaza is open, this years ahead.” the newly built West Railway Plaza, “Local artists and vendors play a vital partnership with the City is an opbringing new energy and activity to role in creating vibrant public spaces, portunity to bring the space to life and Artists and vendors interested in bringing creativity and energy into Historic Downtown. shape it into something vibrant - not participating in site activations are our community and Historic Downencouraged to contact the Abbotsford Through a series of site activations, town Abbotsford,” said Abbotsford just for downtown, but for the wider the plaza will come to life with rotat- Mayor Ross Siemens. “Through this Abbotsford community,” said Ryan Downtown Business Association at ing pop-up markets, live art demon- partnership, the ADBA will support Leonhard, Executive Director of the plaza@downtownabbotsford.com. strations, and performances. These day-to-day operations, programming, Abbotsford Downtown Business West Railway Plaza is a deliverable activities are designed to showcase and decision-making, bringing valu- Association. “The Plaza gives us a of the City’s Historic Downtown local talent, support small busi- able local insight as West Railway new kind of community space in the Neighbourhood Plan and supports nesses and entrepreneurs, and create Plaza becomes a welcoming gather- heart of downtown for small events, opportunities for the community to ing place that connects people and markets, activities, performances, or Abbotsford City Council’s strategic simply spending time outside. We priority to invest in public amenities gather and connect in the heart of supports local businesses.” want it to become a true community that bring people together, enhance downtown. Ongoing programming will help ensure the space remains “The construction of West Railway space shaped by the people, busi- community vibrancy, and strengthen inclusive, dynamic, and reflective of Plaza was a long and challenging nesses, artists, vendors, and com- social connection.

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Celebrate the ‘Roots and Rhythm’ of Abbotsford on Canada Day with community fun, entertainment and festivities The City of Abbotsford and Tourism Mayor Ross Siemens will present featuring handmade and homegrown The celebrations conclude with a

Abbotsford invite residents and visi- awards to the Canada Day T-shirt goods, open until 7 p.m. spectacular fireworks finale (weather tors to come together and celebrate Design Contest winner Zakariyya permitting), launching from the ball Abbotsford’s ‘Roots and Rhythm’ Jaunbocus, a Grade 10 student from To ensure an inclusive and acces- diamonds following the headlining on July 1 with a full day of vibrant Abbotsford Senior Secondary, and sible experience, an indoor Sensory Friendly Zone will be available inside performance. Attendees are encouractivities, community spirit and en- recognize all parade winners. the Legacy Sports Centre, staffed by aged to bring chairs and blankets tertainment for all ages.

Attendees can enjoy a wide variety Monarch House until 6 p.m. Free to relax and enjoy the festivities The festivities kick off with the an- of popular attractions, including wheelchairs will also be available throughout the day. Remember to nual Canada Day parade along South hayrides, the Sports Zone, S.T.E.M for use through the information tent. stay sun-safe by wearing a hat and Fraser Way starting at 11 a.m. Spec- Zone, Go Play Outside, the new RAD tators can gather along the parade Torque Play Zone, and the always The Main Stage will feature a di- sunscreen, seeking shade when route and cheer on the participants popular Unitech Slides. Additional verse lineup of cultural performances needed and bringing refillable water and cast their vote for the People’s activities include three exciting Dog- throughout the afternoon. Evening bottles to stay hydrated.

Choice Award by visiting the City of wood Pacesetters Agility Dog Shows entertainment includes live music Abbotsford’s social media channels held throughout the afternoon, along from Ben Cottrill and Tyla Jones, The For the latest updates and tips to ensure a smooth and safe Canada Day that day. with inflatables, face painting, and Cambree Lovesy Band and Danielle experience, visit www.abbotsford.

Following the parade, the community airbrush tattoos for families and Ryan. Headlining the evening at 9 ca/canadaday. This webpage will is invited to gather at Exhibition Park children. Everyone can explore a p.m. is award-winning B.C. country at the Main Stage at 1:45 p.m. for diverse selection of food and bever- artist JoJo Mason, recipient of the also have a complete schedule of the an engaging Canada Day drumming age options from the Greater Van- 2026 BC Country Music Award for day’s events along with an activities activity, leading into the official cere- couver Food Truck Festival, as well Video of the Year for his hit single, map and more information as July 1 mony at 2 p.m. During the ceremony, as browse the Mango Marketplace, Gold. approaches.

Canada and British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate homebuilding, lower costs and build new local infrastructure The world is changing rapidly. In re- Through the federal government’s new To further accelerate home-building in crease service access and frequency

sponse, a confident Canada is choosing Build Communities Strong Fund, we British Columbia, the Government of in high-traffic areas. This funding is in Canada has introduced legislation that addition to the $852 million previously to build. Canada’s new government is will invest: building major projects – new ports, Nearly $1.6 billion over 10 years – would provide a one-time transfer of announced by the federal government mines, highways, and energy infra- matched by British Columbia for a $284 million to British Columbia to to support TransLink and B.C. Transit. structure – that will transform our total of up to $3.2 billion – to lower reduce barriers to new construction. Canada and British Columbia are also economy and unlock billions of dol- development charges for multi-unit The federal and provincial govern- partnering to build new infrastructure lars in new investment for Canadian housing by up to 50% in priority com- ments also agreed to launch the new for the community of Tumbler Ridge, workers and businesses. In parallel, we munities, saving up to $40,000 per Canada-British Columbia Partner- including a new secondary school and are investing in the infrastructure that unit, and expand housing-enabling ship on Condo Conversion. Together, renovations to the local health centre.

The federal government and the proCanadians rely on every day: houses infrastructure such as water systems, through Build Canada Homes and BC vincial government will each provide people can afford, hospitals that pro- wastewater systems, and local roads. Housing, we will leverage innovative $100 million for construction, which financing tools to convert more than vide care close to home, and transit that More than $600 million over three 2,200 vacant condo units in priority is expected to begin as early as this gets people to work on time. years – matched by British Columbia growth areas into affordable homes. summer – starting with the removal of To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark for a total of up to $1.2 billion – to This is one of the fastest and most ef- the existing school.

Carney, joined the Premier of British modernise and expand health infra- ficient ways to increase housing sup- In the face of global uncertainty, Columbia, David Eby, to announce a structure such as hospitals, emergency ply – welcoming British Columbians Canada’s new government is buildlandmark new partnership between rooms, urgent care centres, and other to new, affordable homes as quickly ing across the country – to catalyse as possible. new investment, create good career the Government of Canada and the critical facilities so more British CoGovernment of British Columbia that lumbians can get faster health care Through the Canada Public Transit opportunities, and deliver the strong, Fund, the federal government will safe, and affordable communities Cawill transform, connect, and moder- when they need it. nadians need to live the lives they want nise communities across the province. Up to $50 million over five years to invest: for themselves. We are working in the Over the next 10 years, Canada’s new support community infrastructure $2.5 billion over 10 years to build new spirit of cooperative federalism – in government is investing more than projects in coastal communities, with transit projects such as the Surrey- full partnership with provinces and $5 billion in British Columbia’s local priority to projects in Terrace and Langley Sky Train extension project territories – to build a stronger, fairer, infrastructure.

Prince Rupert. that is currently underway – and in- and more prosperous Canada for all.

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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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Fraser Valley Regional Library Launches Bookable Pods at 13 Locations with More Coming Soon New sound dampening, semi-private pods provide customers with dedicated workspaces for focused work.

Fraser Valley, BC — Fraser Valley comfortable and convenient space for Director of Customer ExRegional Library (FVRL) is introduc- customers who need privacy and focus. perience at FVRL. "Pods offer a practical solution ing a new way for customers to work, Free to book and use with a valid for customers looking for learn, and create with the launch of FVRL library card, the Pods complea quiet place to concenbookable Pods. ment the library’s existing study and trate, connect online, or Now available at 13 FVRL locations community spaces, giving customers work on personal projacross the Fraser Valley, the one- more flexibility in how they use their ects. By adding Pods person Pods provide customers with a library. Pods can be reserved online to our libraries, we're dedicated space for focused work. The up to seven days in advance and are expanding the ways cussemi-private, glass-enclosed, sound- available during regular library hours tomers can learn, create,

dampening workspaces are ideal for for sessions of up to one hour per cus- work, and study in our spaces." virtual meetings, studying, creative tomer per day. projects, and more.

Library Pods are currently available

"The way people use libraries contin- at the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, City of

Each Pod is equipped with a desk, ues to evolve, and we're committed Langley, Clearbrook, George Mackie,

Tsawwassen, and White Rock libraries.

Additional Pods will be installed later this summer at the Muriel Arnason and Ladner Pioneer libraries.

chair, power outlets, lighting, and to providing spaces that reflect those Maple Ridge, Mission, Murrayville, To learn more or book a Pod, visit dedicated ventilation, providing a changing needs," says Heather Scoular, Pitt Meadows, Sardis, Terry Fox, FVRL’s website at www.fvrl.ca.

Canada Day Spirit Shines Bright at Abbotsford’s Annual Parade and Community Celebration

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — As Cana- before confor residents across the region. As evening falls, the cluding near dians across the country prepare to of all back- celebration will culminate with a speccelebrate their nation’s birthday on W.J. Mouat g r o u n d s tacular fireworks display over ExhibiJuly 1, the City of Abbotsford is once Secondary t o c o m e tion Park, providing a fitting finale to School. again gearing up for one of the Fraser t o g e t h e r , a day filled with pride, entertainment, Valley’s most anticipated community Following h o n o u r and community spirit. events — the annual Canada Day the parade, C a n a d a ’ s For many residents, the Canada Day Parade and Festival. This year’s cel- c e l e b r a history, and Parade remains the highlight of the ebration embraces the theme “Roots t i o n s w i l l c e l e b r a t e festivities, serving as a symbol of & Rhythm,” highlighting the diverse continue at the values community pride and a reminder of cultures, traditions, and shared values Abbotsford of unity, di- the many cultures and traditions that that make Canada a vibrant and wel- Exhibition versity, and contribute to Canada’s identity. As coming nation. i n c l u s i o n . families line the streets waving redPark, where The “Roots & Rhythm” theme encour- and-white flags and children eagerly The festivities will begin with the families and visitors can enjoy a full afages participants to share the traditions await the passing floats, the celebramuch-loved Canada Day Parade at ternoon and evening of entertainment, and stories that connect them to their tion continues to strengthen the sense 11:00 a.m., drawing thousands of cultural performances, food vendors, heritage while embracing the energy of belonging that makes Abbotsford a spectators along South Fraser Way. interactive activities, and community and spirit of a modern, multicultural special place to call home.

Community organizations, cultural exhibits. The festival offers something Canada. groups, local businesses, sports teams, for everyone, from children’s attracThis Canada Day, Abbotsford will tions and hayrides to live music and and performers will take part in the coThroughout the day, attendees will once again come alive with music, cultural showcases that reflect the lourful procession, showcasing the rich have the chance to explore a com- colour, and community spirit, bringing multicultural fabric of the city. diversity and community spirit that demunity marketplace featuring local people together to celebrate not only fine Abbotsford. The parade route will Canada Day in Abbotsford is more artisans, sample food from a variety of Canada’s past and present but also the travel from Bourquin Crescent along than just a celebration of the coun- food trucks, and enjoy performances shared future that unites Canadians South Fraser Way and Trethewey Street try’s birthday. It is an opportunity by musicians and cultural groups from from coast to coast.

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ra, and members and shared how it has become an integral The Consulate General of India, Vancou- and community of the diplomat- part of his daily life. ver organized the 12th International Day organizations. ic and consular of Yoga on 20 June 2026 at David Lam As part of the celebrations, the Ayurveda corps.

Park, celebrating wellness, harmony, and The event was unity. The event featured the Common a t t e n d e d b y In his remarks, Association of Canada set up an Ayurveda Yoga Protocol, demonstrations of ad- several distinC o n s u l G e n - Lounge, and a special exhibition showvanced yoga postures, and a special yoga guished dignieral Masakui cased yoga-themed posters created by session by children. taries, includRungsung high- children. he event underscored yoga’s lighted yoga’s role in fostering wellness, enduring ability to unite people across Reflecting British Columbia’s multicul- ing Chief Guest tural spirit, the celebration attracted over Hon. David Eby, Premier of British Co- resilience, community spirit, and physical 600 participants, including youth, seniors, lumbia, Hon. Terry Yung, Minister of State and mental well-being. Premier David Eby cultures and backgrounds, joining millions community leaders, yoga practitioners, for Community Safety and Integrated Ser- described yoga as one of India’s greatest worldwide in embracing health, mindfuland representatives of various cultural vices, MLAs Sunita Dhir and Rohini Aro- gifts to the world, spoke about its benefits, ness, harmony, and inner peace.

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BCCRN Celebrates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Abbotsford

Observed annually on June 15, World warning signs of abuse, available sup- The Abbotsford Community Response Elder Abuse Awareness Day promotes port services, and ways to help create Network thanks all community partthe dignity, rights, and well-being of safer and more inclusive communities ners, organizations, and attendees who contributed to the success of this older adults while increasing aware- for older adults. inaugural event. ness of abuse, neglect, and discrimiThe Abbotsford Community Re- nation. This year's theme, “Be Bold “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day sponse Network (CRN), a member of – Age with Attitude,” highlighted is an opportunity to bring our commu- Get Involved the British Columbia Association of the strength, wisdom, and resilience nity together to celebrate older adults The Abbotsford Community Response Community Response Networks (BC- of older adults and their right to live and raise awareness about abuse and neglect,” said Manjit Thind, Coordi- Network welcomes community memCRN), proudly celebrated World Elder safely and with respect. nator of the Abbotsford Community bers, organizations, and professionals Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) in who want to help build a safer and Abbotsford for the first time on June The event featured educational re- Response Network. “By working tomore inclusive community for older 15, bringing together community sources, information sharing, and com- gether, we can ensure older adults are adults. To learn more or get involved, members, service providers, and local munity discussions focused on recog- treated with dignity, respect, and care, call or text 604-217-8975 or email organizations to raise awareness and nizing, preventing, and responding to and that those experiencing abuse manjitthind.bccrn@gmail.com. support older adults. elder abuse. Participants learned about know where to turn for help.”

Strengthening response to vandalism, theft, street disorder

People and businesses will be safer as ing overall public safety in Kelowna. “Property crime and street disorder intervention and monitoring hubs, government launches a provincewide Building on this success, the initiative have a real impact on people, busi- providing enhanced supervision and nesses and communities across British co-ordinated supports for as many as program to disrupt street disorder and is launching provincewide.

Columbia,” said Niki Sharma, Attor- 420 individuals throughout British retail crime in communities throughout How the program works ney General. “Through the Chronic Columbia.

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Property Offending Intervention IniPolice in many communities report “Retail theft and street disorder untiative, police and corrections work The new hubs will add to the 12 existthat a small number of individuals dermine public safety and place added closely together to provide prosecutors ing Repeat Violent Offending Intervenpressure on local businesses,” said are responsible for a disproportionate with information to make timely deci- tion Initiative regional hubs, bringing Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety amount of property crime. The Chronic sions and craft appropriate bail and the total to 24 hubs, and will supervise and Solicitor General. “The Province Property Offending Intervention Initia- sentencing positions, leading to effec- as many as 865 individuals involved is targeting chronic property offending tive focuses on people involved in re- tive court outcomes. This co-ordinated in repeat offending. Strengthening the that threatens the livelihood of small peat offences, such as theft, shoplifting, approach helps ensure repeat offending Province’s efforts to target violent ofbusinesses, which are the backbone of vandalism and street disorder. Many of is addressed consistently and appro- fending, vandalism and street disorder our communities. We’re building on them have complex needs related to priately, while maintaining a justice in communities throughout B.C., hubs progress we’ve made, dedicating more housing instability, mental health and system that is fair, independent and will operate provincewide, based in 19 communities, with each serving a resources and working with partners substance use. supports public safety.” defined area to ensure rural, remote to strengthen enforcement and keep The program is modelled after the communities vibrant and safe.”

Repeat Violent Offending Interven- Public safety and justice partners and smaller communities have access share information to support timely to services.

Small-scale pilots of the Chronic tion Initiative, which has reduced enforcement decisions and stronger offending, increased charge approvals This work will strengthen local partProperty Offending Intervention Initiacourt outcomes nerships, improve regional co-orditive have been underway in Kelowna, for high-risk violent offenders and Nanaimo and Nelson since November strengthened justice-system responses Individuals are connected with ser- nation and create a network that can 2025. While limited in scope, police in for people in that program. The new vices, such as housing, mental-health better support police operations and Kelowna have credited the program initiative takes the same approach to and substance-use supports to address keep communities safer. with helping stabilize property crime property crime by providing targeted underlying factors contributing to ofThrough Budget 2026, the Province is trends, including a decline in break- enforcement, enhanced monitoring and fending continuing to take action to build safer release planning, income assistance and-enter offences. Additionally, the communities, with a $139 million inTargeting repeat crimes where eligible, and timely intervenprogram is praised for enabling a more vestment over three years to strengthen targeted and co-ordinated approach tions for people involved in repeat Budget 2026 is investing $16 million public safety, address repeat offending property-related offending. to reducing reoffending and enhancover two years to establish 12 new and improve timely access to justice.

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