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Archway Community Services is accepting applications for volunteer board members who are committed to helping shape a healthier, more equitable future for Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley.
Board members play a vital role in guiding the organization’s fiduciary, strategic, generative thinking, and risk duties.
New members are provided with mentorship from an experienced board member and join an organization built on compassion, advocacy, and meaningful impact.
“Archway’s strong future depends on leadership that is both skilled and grounded. We are seeking candidates who are simultaneously eager to share their expertise, as well as possessing meaningful connection to the communities we serve”, shared Rod Santiago, Archway CEO.
Consideration is given to a wide range of identities, including ethnicity, Indigenous identity, gender, faith, age, and socioeconomic background, along with professional expertise in areas such as finance, law, health, information technology, and more.
Applicants must demonstrate alignment with Archway’s mission, vision, values, and Statement of Diversity. Prior board experience is an asset.
“Joining the Archway board is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Abbotsford. We welcome applicants who are passionate about contributing to thoughtful governance, community health, and long-term strategic impact,” shared Benjamin Lorimer, Board President.
Board terms begin in September and are two years in length.
Those interested in applying can visit Archway.ca/Board for full details.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 3, 2026; 4:30pm.
Thirteen remote First Nations are taking steps toward building energy independence in their communities by investing in sustainable and cleanenergy systems that will help people save on energy costs, reduce emissions and protect the environment.
“In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to diversify our energy sources and transition toward a low-carbon economy,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “First Nations are leading this change by advancing clean-energy projects in remote communities that will reduce their dependence on diesel fuel and help them attain energy sovereignty.”
The Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) Program is providing approximately $6.6 million to 13 off-grid, remote First Nations to support them in building clean-energy projects, including community energy
plans, energy-efficiency upgrades and energy-generation projects, helping to reduce their reliance on diesel fuel for their power and heating needs.
The clean-energy projects vary in size and scope, and range from energygeneration projects, such as roof-top solar systems, to energy-efficiency upgrades in residential homes.
For example, the Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government is receiving approximately $870,000 for completing the engineering feasibility and design of a solar-photovoltaic-coupled pumped storage system in their community. The system will complement a proposed mini-hydro project in Augers Lake that is expected to fulfil the community’s long-term energy needs and fully eliminate their reliance on dieselgenerated electricity.
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Funding highlights
Other project highlights include:
Skidegate Band Council is receiving $300,000 for installing a 96-kilowatt grid-tied rooftop solar system.
Tsay Keh Dene Nation is receiving $1.5 million for the design of a 3.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic project.
Ulkatcho Energy Corporation is receiving $1.1 million for the testing
and commissioning for a 3.8-megawatt solar plant project and solar control centre in Ulkatcho First Nation.
Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’ First Nations are receiving $40,000 for a feasibility study of renewable-energy generation technologies in the Kyuquot community.
Gwawaenuk Tribe is receiving $88,635 for a new community energy plan.
Hesquiaht First Nation is receiving $90,000 for a new community energy
plan for the community of Refuge Cove.
Takla Lake First Nation is receiving $90,000 for a new community energy plan for the community of Takla Landing.
Skidegate Band Council is receiving $500,000 for installing energy-efficiency upgrades in 74 homes.
Ulkatcho First Nation is receiving $500,000 for installing building envelope upgrades in 30 homes.
Heiltsuk First Nation is receiving $500,000 for installing energy-efficient improvements in their community hall.
The CEDR program, administered by the New Relationship Trust, is part of the Province’s CleanBC Remote Community Energy Strategy. The program is primarily funded by the Province, with BC Hydro funding some energyefficiency projects.
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By Veeno Dewan.
It’s been 15 years since the Nissan Leaf All- Electric (EV) hatchback arrived on the scene in Canada. A very popular and affordable EV, the first Leaf had a range of 160 kilometres; Contrast this with the all-new third generation 2026 model that has an estimated 488 kilometres. Of EV range. The first generations spacey, esoteric looks are now replaced by a gradual evolution in the exterior design. With a super slippery drag coefficient of a mere 0.26, the new sleeker Leaf is Nissan’s most aerodynamic vehicle ever with an active grille shutter, aerodynamic wheel designs, and retracting front door handles. There are also major advancements in the battery powertrain, EV charging and technology front for 2026.
In terms of the EV powertrain – Initially, the Leaf arrives with an electric motor that produces 214 horsepower and 261 lb-ft of torque (Up from the current SV Plus’s 250 lb-ft.) A cheaper S grade with a 52-kWh battery pack and a motor generating 174 hp and 254 lb-ft will arrive in the spring of 2026 with EV range still to be announced.
With its new 75-kWh battery, the 2026 Nissan Leaf offers up to an estimated 488 kilometres of range in its S+ trim. The SV+ trim will top out at
463 km, while the loaded Platinum+ trim peaks at 417 km of range. Electric charging is now via a NACS port which is compatible at certain Tesla Superchargers. A J1772 port is also provided for Level 2 home charging. An adapter will be available for those who already own a Tesla home charger. With the new Intelligent Route Planner feature, the Leaf uses navigation data from Google Builtin (Equipped on the SV+ and Platinum+ trims) to maintain the battery temperature based on the terrain or road type. The battery is now liquidcooled and in chilly Canada, a heat pump is standard equipment. With a peak charging speed of 150 kW, the Leaf will be able to recover its charge from 10% to 80% in as fast as 25 minutes.
One major feature is the Leaf’s vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability through an external adapter, which can power electronic devices and small appliances from the car’s battery pack. The Platinum+ grade will add a household plug in the cabin and another in the cargo area, which can draw a combined discharge of 1500 watts.
In terms of model range, the Leaf S and S+ trims will come with 18-inch steel wheels. The SV+ will have
8-inch alloy wheels, while 19-inch wheels are standard on the Platinum. The Platinum+ trim also includes 64-colour ambient lighting and an electrochromic panoramic sunroof, with gradual brightness and a funky LEAF graphic at the half way dim point. An infrared reflecting coating helps to reduce cabin heat from the sun. Pricing for the 2026 Nissan Leaf ranges from $44,998 to $52,798 plus $2,095 Freight & PDI. We tested the mid-range SV+ model priced at $50,888 -All inclusive.
Interior wise, The LEAF is very impressive with premium cabin and all the features you could want on the SV+ version. Nissan’s excellent Zero Gravity seats are present. In the entry S and S+ trims there are dual 12.3inch screens for the infotainment and digital instrument cluster. These run Nissan’s operating system and have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The SV+ and Platinum+ trims will come with twin 14.3-inch screens running Google Built-in Apps. Platinum+ versions come with a Bose 10-speaker audio system with headrest speakers.
Cargo space capacity behind the second-row seats is 566 expanding to a hugely improved 850 litres to 1,571
litres. Nissan’s clever Divide ‘n Hide storage system is present. Platinum+ trims have a kick-activated liftgate. The Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of driver assistance technologies will be standard on every 2026 Leaf in Canada.
On the road, the 2026 Nissan Leaf has a super quiet interior with little wind noise- it’s a little eerie! It is also very relaxing and easy to drive with a silky ride and competent handling. Body roll is minimal and the steering has more road feel than some of its rivals. Negatives are few: cargo space is slightly reduced along with rear legroom.
To sum up, the 2026 Nissan Leaf EV remains one of the best buys in its class. With a roomier cabin, more EV range, faster charging and all the modern updates. When it comes to EVs - the new Leaf makes total sense. And is top of its class. It is also well priced in the entry and mid trim ranges. Highly recommended for those looking for a well-proven and sensible EV hatchback.
2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ Hatchback. Price as tested $50,888. Including freight and PDE.
More info at www.nissan.ca
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People in coastal regions should use caution through the week, as British Columbia will continue to experience a series of atmospheric rivers affecting the Pacific Northwest.
Significant rainfall is affecting B.C. The next period of heavy rain is anticipated overnight on Tuesday and through Friday. Rising temperatures may lead to snow melt. Storm systems are shifting southward and expected to be centred on Vancouver Island and the south coast through the week. High streamflow advisories could escalate through the week, based on the location of heaviest rainfall.
Recent heavy rainfall in the central coast, northern Vancouver Island and western Vancouver Island areas is currently not forecast to escalate, though the River Forecast Centre is monitoring streamflows closely.
Due to the strength of the storm system and increase in temperatures, areas within the Interior may see high streamflows. Advisories may be issued for those areas later in the week.
Flood watches and high streamflow advisories
The B.C. River Forecast Centre continues to monitor forecasts and will provide updates throughout the week as conditions warrant. Flood watches and high streamflow advisories have been issued for the following communities and rivers:
Flood watches
central coast
High streamflow advisories
north coast
south coast
Metro Vancouver
Fraser Valley
Lillooet River near Pemberton
Lillooet River at Tenas Narrows
Upper Fraser
northern Vancouver Island
eastern Vancouver Island
central Vancouver Island
western Vancouver Island
southern Vancouver Island
Stay safe on the road and near rivers, steep slopes
Heavy rain, ground saturation and high streamflows bring increased risk for unstable banks, river erosion, submerged roads, swift water hazards, flooding and landslides. Stay clear of the banks of swift-running rivers and never drive across flooded roads, bridges or river crossings.With more rain in the forecast, people should be aware that highways could close at any time if conditions change. For current road conditions and closures, check: https://www.drivebc.ca/
Have at least a half tank of gas or charge, and a vehicle emergency kit if you need to travel.
Be aware of changes that could signal a debris flow. To report suspected landslide indicators, call the 24-hour
toll-free number at 1-800-663-3456 or call your local fire, police or public works department. If lives are in danger, call 911.
Stay out of avalanche terrain
Avalanche Canada is advising backcountry users to stay out of avalanche terrain this week, based on increasing hazards from the atmospheric rivers bringing warmer temperatures, extreme winds and heavy precipitation. Learn more about warnings in place in your area: https://avalanche.ca/map
Be prepared
Evacuation orders due to flooding or landslide risk can be issued on short notice. People throughout B.C. are strongly encouraged to create a household emergency kit and grab-and-go bag for each member of their household, including pets.
A grab-and-go bag is a small emergency kit that is easy to take with you if you are asked to evacuate. It should include all the essentials you need for at least three days, including water, food, medications, seasonal clothing and important documents, such as insurance information.
Household emergency kits should include supplies you need if you are asked to shelter in place or if there is a power outage. To learn more about what to pack in a grab-and-go bag and household emergency kit, visit: https:// www.PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyKit
Protect your home from possible flooding of low-lying areas by moving equipment and other property from
these areas to higher ground, where possible. Clear perimeter drains and gutters.
Evacuation alerts
If you are placed on evacuation alert, be prepared to leave your home on short notice. Have your grab-and-go bag ready and regularly check your local government or First Nations website for emergency updates.
Emergency information, including evacuation alerts, evacuation orders and recommended actions to take, are available: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/
on X (formerly Twitter) at @EmergencyInfoBC
or on Facebook. These resources are updated 24/7.
Evacuation orders, emergency supports
If your local government or First Nation issues an evacuation order, you must leave the area immediately. Follow all directions from officials and evacuate using the route(s) they have identified.
Emergency Support Services (ESS) can support evacuees who need help with temporary accommodation, food, incidentals and clothing. Information on how to receive Emergency Support Services will be available in the evacuation order.
Additionally, so they can access supports when they need it most, people can register for ESS online: https://ess. gov.bc.ca/
On March 17, 2026, the City of Vancouver and Government of British Columbia announced new ticketing details for the FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver, confirming free entry to the festival site at Hastings Park, and that general admission to the amphitheatre floor for match viewing events will also be free.
The amphitheatre’s general admission floor area will have an estimated capacity of 2,600 per match and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Premium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.
Free access to match viewings stems from a motion passed by Vancouver
City Council and enjoys full support from both the City of Vancouver and Government of British Columbia.
The FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver will serve as British Columbia’s largest fan destination during the tournament, featuring live broadcasts of FIFA World Cu matches at the new amphitheatre, live performances, culinary offerings from across the province and cultural
programming that highlights the creativity and diversity of Vancouver and British Columbia.
The festival will run from June 11-19, 2026, at Hastings Park. Additional details will be made available closer to the FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver opening.
Students now have access to more housing options and an expanded dining hall at the University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford (UFV), with nearly 400 new beds and an additional 230 dining seats now open.
“Students need convenient housing so they can focus on learning, not on finding a place to live,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “This new housing and expanded dining hall at UFV more than triples the available on-campus housing for students in the Fraser Valley, ensuring more students have access to the housing and services they benefit from to thrive.”
Student housing
The six-storey mass timber student housing building adds nearly 400 new beds for students, tripling the number of available on-campus accommodation and taking pressure off the local rental market. It includes:
60 four-bedroom units, 50 studios and two one-bedroom apartments for staff – all with washrooms, kitchenettes and lounge space
106 single-bedroom dorms with access to shared kitchens, lounges and laundry facilities
office space, parking and cultural spaces for prayer and ceremony
The building is currently referred to as Lá:léms Ye EverGreen [la-lums-yuh-evergreen], a name that reflects a sense of home, belonging and continuity grounded in the Halq’eméylem language, and the deep connection between people and place on Stó:lō territory. The name and spelling were guided by Siyamiyateliyot (Elizabeth Phillips), an Elder from the Stó:lō Nation who received an honorary degree from UFV in 2018 and continues to provide guidance to the university. This name serves as an initial option, while UFV continues a broader, consultative process to determine a permanent name for the building.
The project also included construction of a new active transportation hub adjacent to the student housing building, which
provides secure indoor bike storage and shower facilities to students living on campus as well as the wider UFV community.
Dining hall
The Cascade Café dining hall has also been renovated and expanded, increasing the seating capacity from 121 to 350 seats and adding a second floor and feature staircase. This dining hall offers improved food service and much-needed space to support the additional students living on campus along with the UFV community.
“Campus dormitories are more than just a place of residence,” said Afeef Alam, a third-year bachelor of science student who lives in UFV’s Lá:léms Ye EverGreen residence. “Students meet, study and work with a lot of people in the dedicated collaborative spaces in the new building, which creates an environment that is conducive to both the academic and personal growth of the students.”
Supporting post-secondary education in B.C.
Since 2017, the Province has committed more than $4 billion in post-secondary education infrastructure:
$2 billion for student housing, creating nearly 7,300 new student spaces throughout the province that are complete, with thousands more underway
more than $2 billion for other post-secondary campus infrastructure, including new campuses and specialty buildings
These investments include $127 million shared between the Province and UFV for the new student housing and expanded dining hall, nearly $7 million to create instructional space and capacity for heavy mechanical, automation and farm technology programs, and $8 million to revitalize the UFV Mission campus.
“Having a place to live on campus helps students build friendships, focus on their studies, and feel a true sense of belonging,” said James Mandigo, president and vice-chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley. “We thank the Province for supporting this important investment that will help more UFV students live, learn and thrive in the Fraser Valley.”
The Province is committed to continuing to work with post-secondary institutions to ensure students have the housing and supports they need to succeed.
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Notice is hereby given to the members of the Fraser River Community Crematorium Society (The “Society”) pursuant to Act of British Columbia and the Bylaws of the Society, that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on April 5, 2026, Time: 4:30 PM At 2061 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford V2S 6AS AGENDA
1. Meeting Call to Order by the President
2. Establish a Quorum
3. Role call of the Board of Directors & Self introductions 4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting of April 6, 2025
Business arising out of previous AGM minutes.
6. Report of the Directors regarding the operation of the Society – President
7. Financial Statement year 2025, Consideration and approval – Treasurer
8. Selection of Nominating Committee (Need 4 Members)
9. New Business
10. Adjournment of Meeting.
DATED the February 24th, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fraser River Community Crematorium Society, 2061 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford BC V2S 6AS
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Dr. Krishanani is available 5 days a week and is currently accepting new patients.
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Abbotsford, BC — Students from Yogi’s Karate Dojo (YKD) delivered an outstanding performance at the 53rd Steveston Invitational Karate Championship, held in Richmond, British Columbia, returning home with an impressive 20 medals and bringing pride to the Abbotsford community.
The tournament, held on March 7, 2026 at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond, featured strong participation from karate athletes across the province. Representing Abbotsford, the team from Yogi’s Karate Dojo showcased exceptional discipline, determination, and technical excellence throughout the competition.
Leading the team’s performance was Sartaj S. Bhatti, who secured one gold and one silver medal, while Krishang Chauhan also delivered a strong showing, earning one silver and two bronze medals.
Several other YKD athletes also contributed to the team’s success. Amyra Behl, Armaan Dhaliwal, and Misha Agnihotri each won silver medals, while bronze medals were secured by Angad Bhatti (two bronze medals), Pavit Sran, Dhruv Shukla, Munhinder Singh Mann, Enayat Aulakh, Kamna Suri Aulakh, Dhruv Agnihotri, Viren Dwett, Aaryan Behl, Tejveer Dhaliwal, and Pryas Verma.
A special highlight of the event was Kamna Suri Aulakh, who competed for the first time in the Masters category and successfully earned a bronze medal, marking a proud milestone for both the athlete and the dojo.
The team also performed strongly in the group divisions. The Senior Team Kata secured second place, while the Junior Team Kata team achieved third place, demonstrating the depth of talent and teamwork within the Abbotsford dojo.
With a total of 20 medals, the athletes of Yogi’s Karate Dojo once again demonstrated the dedication, discipline, and strong training culture that continues to produce consistent results at provincial tournaments.
Yogi’s Karate Dojo recently expanded into a new and larger training facility at Cedar Park in Abbotsford, providing improved space and opportunities for students and families interested in martial arts training.
More information about the dojo, its programs, and its new location can be found at www.yogikaratedojo.com
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Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, is initiating an investigation under the Societies Act related to the Kwantlen Student Association.
Pending the investigation, a ministerial order prohibits the Kwantlen Student Association from disposing of, dealing with or diminishing the value of any
The investigation will seek to determine whether there has been any misuse of funds or other problematic conduct.
of its assets except as authorized by the order. The association may spend reasonable amounts on proper operational expenses.
These actions follow a report from the Registrar of Companies to the Minister of Finance. Action is being taken to protect the student association and its members pending the investigation.
Recap article by: Rois Chand
LANGLEY, BC - March 15, 2026 - It was all smiles and cheers as athletes were celebrated at the opening ceremony of the 50th Junior All-Native Tournament (JANT) on Sunday.
Fans, families and JANT alumni filled the seats of the Langley Events Centre to cheer on nearly 2,000 athletes and coaches, accompanied by traditional songs and dances as they took centre stage to open the six-day celebration of sport and culture.
“It’s unbelievable how many people are here [and] it’s amazing what sport can bring,” said Chief Marrilyn Gabriel, Kwantlen First Nation.
Songs and drums were played and dances were performed by Wild River as 129 teams made their way onto the floor during the two-hour opening ceremony.
“This is a family affair. I raise my hands up to each and everyone of you that put the hard work in to get here,” she added.
Sunday’s ceremony marked the beginning of one of the largest iterations of the Junior AllNative Tournament.
In partnership with the Kwantlen First Nation and the Bandits Community Foundation, the tournament runs from Sunday, March 15th to Friday, March 20th, and will feature under-17, under-13 and under-10 teams from across B.C. for one of Canada’s largest youth basketball tournaments.
Athletes from big and small communities in B.C. watched and cheered in their seats as they were welcomed by Harley Chappell, Chief of Semiamhoo First Nation.
Chappell and Gabriel encouraged the athletes to enjoy themselves, but success isn’t measured by wins and losses.
“I hope you have fun, you meet a lot of friends and it’s not all about winning … just kidding,”
said Gabriel as she was met with laughter from the crowd.
Tournament co-host Nicole Cardinal also said the JANT is bigger than the games themselves, and instead is an example of communities coming together to allow this event to take place, from co-hosts to fundraisers.
“We would not be here without your aunties, uncles, grandparents … all the ones that buy the 50/50,” said Cardinal.
Bandits president Dylan Kular also praised all tournament participants and the fundraising done by families and communities for the tournament to happen.
“We thank everyone who traveled here who is going to provide the positive energy here this week,” said Kular.
“There [wasn’t] a day over the last year where we weren’t thinking about fundraising … to make sure this is the most special chance that
has ever happened in the 50 years [of the tournament],” he continued.
The tournament is also a chance for spectators, athletes and everyone involved to create lifelong memories.
“Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with each other [and] build your friendships,” added Kular.
The Opening Ceremony was also accompanied by a vendor market, where items such as Indigenous goods, clothes and jewelry were sold. Tournament games begin on Monday at venues across Langley. Games from March 16-19 are free of charge to fans of all ages, thanks to the generous support of JANT 2026 sponsors. Tickets for the championship games are $10, and free of charge for fans 12 & Under and 65 & Over. Tickets for JANT 2026 are available at showpass.com.
Leadership luncheon welcomes over 300 guests.
Executive Presence: Stress Wisely welcomed over 300 guests on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford. The event featured a vibrant lineup of female-led business exhibitors, including a custom hand-bound journal
maker, leadership development consultant, hand-crafted masala and sauce provider, an insurance and financial planning business and a distillery that provided samples of their special menu gin and tonic water.
Keynote speaker Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a globally recognized educational behaviorist, speaker and scholar delivered an engaged key-
note address using honesty, humour, relatability and scientific research to share insights and strategies of how to harness stress as an ally.
“Small, consistent actions often matter more than big, dramatic changes.” shared Dr. Robyne, “Hope grows when we can see a path forward, even if it is only one step at a time.”
This is the fifth year that local community event planner and Abbotsford City Councillor Patricia Driessen has hosted the luncheon. “Stress is something we all carry, especially as leaders,” said Driessen. “This event is about learning how to work with stress more intentionally so we can lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Dr. Hanley-Dafoe brings a powerful message that is both deeply hu-
man and highly practical.”
Attendees enjoyed a custom plated lunch from the Clarion culinary team and all guests were gifted a handcrafted treat from Checkers Premium Fudge.
In the spirit of the International Women’s Day 2026 theme #GiveToGain, partial proceeds from the event supported the Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society.
The event was once again be emceed by media personality Nira Arora, with Wonder Women Society serving as presenting sponsor. The Society champions initiatives that empowers women, strengthen communities, and supports initiatives that create lasting, meaningful impact.
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ikrpf krky afpxI arËI Brn vyly ijMnf sMBv ho sky sMKyp rho, aqy iewk rYiËAUmy nwQI kro.
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juigMdr isMG suMnV (vYnkUvr) : suirMdr sMGf ny BfrqI lokF dy sMGrsLmeI jIvn dy afDfrq bhuq imhnq nfl ikqfb iqafr kIqI hY. AunHF ny
imMtU gurUsrIaf afh kuVI (arnIq) izjLrv krdI sI. ieh sfzy ielfky dy hrmn ipafry Tfxydfr hirMdr isMG Gwgf dI bytI hY. bfeI hirMdr XfrF df Xfr bMdf sI.
bfeI df Cotf Brf sfzy nfl ikRkt Kyzdf hox krky suLrU qoN bhuq ipafr sI. bfeI hirMdr Br jvfnI ‘c sdIvIN ivCoVf dy gey.
bfeI dy do bwcy ny – aBY sMDU aqy arnIq kOr. aBY imhnq nflL puils ivwc BrqI ho igaf.
primMdr kOr johl, jo aYzmMtn ivwc albrtf krfAUn pRosIikAUÈn srivs ivwc krfAUn pRosIikAUtr hn, nUM aYzmMtn ivwc albrtf dy kort afÌ ikMgË bYNc dI jsits vjoN inXukq kIqf igaf hY. jsits johl ny jsits afr[ey[ jrky (aYzmMtn) dI QF leI hY, ijnHF ny 15 jUn 2025 qoN pRBfvI qOr ‘qy suprinAUmyryrI jwj bxn dI cox kIqI sI. kYnyzf dy inaF mMqrI aqy atfrnI jnrl sIn PryËr ny somvfr nUM 2016 ivwc sQfipq kIqy gey jUzIÈIal aplIkyÈn pRikiraf dy qihq ies inXukqI dI GoÈxf kIqI. ieh pRikiraf pfrdrÈqf, Xogqf aqy kYnyzf dI vwK-vwKqf nUM mhwqv idMdI hY aqy ieh XkInI bxfAuNdI rhygI ik Auh jwj inXukq kIqy jfx jo Auwcqm drjy dI kfblIaq aqy iemfndfrI dy mfpdMzF ‘qy Kry Auqrdy hn.
siqkfr sihq
15 mfrc aYqvfr nMU hPqfvfrI dIvfnF ivwc igafnI hrimMdrpfl isMG jI nMU ByNt kIqI . hor pusqkF
pRMbDk kmytI nMU vI ByNt kIqIaF . ies ivwc
AunHF ny Bfrq dI 1903 qoN kYnyzf dI afmd bfry
byhwd sLFq suBfa df aBY puls srivs dOrfn afvdy gfiekI qy iPtns dy sOLk nMU vI isLwdq nflL pfldY. afh inwko (arnIq) aBY dy nflL hI ijMm ivwc afAuNdI huMdI sI. iPr ieh kYnyzf cly geI. ieh kYnyzf qoN afeI qF afKrI vfr mYnMU ijMm ivwc hI imlI qy kihMdI – “vIry ! hux myrf zRIm hY kYnyzf puls ivwc BrqI hoxY.” Aus ihsfb nflL hI vrkafAUt lf rhI sI. vYsy vI pVHfeI qy ijMm pRqI ieh kuVI kmfl dI jnMUnI vyKI. Aus dI gwl sux ky mYN ikhf – “qMU bVI ijLwdI aYN arnIq ! qMU ho jfxY BrqI puwq .”
awj sfzy ielfky ivwc lokl potrl ‘qy Kbr pVHI qF zRIm pUrf hoieaf imilaf. sfzy ielfky ivwcoN awj vI bhuq sfry lok bfhr nhIN gey. ies leI sfzy ielfky ivc ieho ijhI pRfpqI vI ivrlI ho inwbVdI hY. BYx jI ( bfeI hirMdr dy GroN) vI pUry KusL hn . duafvF ! arnIq leI ik hux ies pUry hoey zRIMm nMU rwjrwj ky mfxy. prvfr, ipMz Gwgf qy ielfky vfsIaF nMU vI vDfeI!!!
PryËr ny ikhf: “jsits johl nUM AunHF dI
nvIN BUimkf leI myrIaF ÈuBkfmnfvF. mYnUM
pUrf Brosf hY ik Auh albrtf dy kort afÌ ikMgË bYNc dI mYNbr vjoN albrtf dy lokF dI
cMgI qrHF syvf krgI”
johl df jnm srI ivwc hoieaf. AunHF ny
XUnIvristI afÌ ibRitÈ kolMbIaf qoN bYclr
afÌ soÈl vrk dI izgrI hfsl kIqI aqy bfad ivwc XUnIvristI afÌ ivktorIaf dy
PYkltI afÌ lfa ivwc pVHfeI kIqI. Auh
2006 ivwc albrtf bfr ivwc Èfml hoeI
johl ny torFto ivwc iewk lybr lfa Prm nfl
afritkilMg kIqI, ies qoN bfad Auh ibRitÈ
kolMbIaf vfps afeI aqy lybr lfa ivwc
jUnIar aYsosIeyt vjoN kMm kIqf. albrtf
jfx qoN bfad AunHF ny afpxf krIar POjdfrI
mfnq kIqf
ivsQfr pUrvk iliKaF hY. ikMnf hflfqF ivwc sfzy bjurgF ny Kflsf dIvfn susfietI nMU 1948 ivwc sQffpq kIqf qy susfietI ny vot lYx dy hwk qo lYky pRvfr mMgfAux aqy nslI ivqkry ivrwuD Gol liVaf bhuq hI imhnq nfl ikqfb iqafr kIqI hY. kYnyzf ivwc afky sfzy bjuLrgF ny ihMdusqfn jfky Bfrq nMU aMgryjLF qoN afjLfd krfAux leI lVfeI lVI, ijs ivwc Kflsf dIvfn susfietI dy 14 ivakqI sLhId hoey, anykF nMU kfly pfxI dI sjLf hoeI. Kflsf dIvfn susfietI
nMU 1914 ivwc kfmfgftfmfrU dy muzfPrF nMU rfsLn phuMcfAux aqy AunHF df kys liVaf. hor vI anykF kfrj Kflsf dIvfn susfietI ny kIqy. ies df ijkr AunHF ny ieiqhfisk hvfilaF nfl kIqf hY. pRbMDk kmytI vwlo ienHF nMU plyk dy ky snmfnq kIqf igaf. suirMdr isMG ny pRbMDk kmytI df DMnvfd kIqf. AunHF disaf ik Auh 50 sflF qoN Kflsf dIvfn susfietI nfl juVy hoey hn. afAux vfly simaF ivwc vI Kflsf dIvfn susfietI nMU smripq hn.
aYbtsPorz (gurdIp isMG gryvfl) kYnyzf dIaF ieiqhfsk GtnfvF qy ieiqhfs bfry zUMGI jfxkfrI rwKx vfly ividafrQIaF nMU Auqsfihq krn vflI sMsQf kYnyzf ‘jL ihstrI susfietI vlo vYnkUvr invfsI 12 sflf pMjfbx ividafrQx jYsmIn kOr soZI nMU ‘hYrItyjL Pyar nYsnl soLakysL’ dI jyqU pRqIXogI qihq 500 zflr dy ky snmfinq kIqf hY qy Aus vloN idwqI
ieiqhfisk jfxkfrI nMU kYnyzf ihstrI mYgjIn ivwc Cfipaf jfvygf kYnyzf ‘j ihstrI susfietI vloN kYnyzf Br c vsdy cOQI qoN bfrHvIN jmfq dy ividafrQIaF df hYrItyjL Pyar nYsnl soakysL mukfblf krvfieaf igaf sI. vYnkUvr dy jy[zbilAU sYkssimwQ aYlmYNtrI skUl ivKy 6vIN jmfq dI ividafrQx jYsmIn kOr soZI ny AunHF juJfrU mfvF bfry soakysL ‘c dwisaf ijMnHF ny 1971 ivwc vYnkUvr dy rymur ielfky c rylvy dI ptVI qy Evrpfs bxfAux leI sMGrs kIqf sI, ijwQoN AunHF dy qy ielfky dy ividafrQI skUl jfx leI rylvy lfeIn pfr krdy sn. kYnyzf dy ieiqhfs bfry puKqf jfxkfrI rwKx vflI jYsmIn kOr soZI ieh kOmI ivrfsq soakysL ijwqx vflI iewko iewk pMjfbI ividafrQx hY.
inaF pRxflI ‘qy kyNdirq kIqf. lIgl eyz albrtf ivwc stfÌ kfAUNsl vjoN, AunHF ny keI nfËuk aqy hfÈIey ‘qy rihMdy mukwdmfbfËF dI numfieMdgI kIqI, ijnHF dI iËMdgI aksr grIbI, nÈy dI lq aqy mfnisk ishq dIaF smwisafvF nfl pRBfivq huMdI sI.
bfad ivwc Auh albrtf krfAUn pRosIikAUÈn srivs ivwc Èfml hoeIaF, ijwQy AunHF ny kql dy mfmly, bwicaF dy lYMigk
ÈoÈx aqy Auwc-Éqry vfly aprfDIaF smyq
keI iksm dy kysF dI pyÈI kIqI. AunHF ny iswiKaf aqy mfrgdrÈn rfhIN vkflq ivwc AuqikRÈtqf nUM awgy vDfAux leI afpxI vcnbwDqf drsfeI hY.
johl aksr krfAUn iswiKaf sYmInfrF ivwc pRsquqI idMdIaF rhIaF hn aqy XUnIvristI
afÌ albrtf dy PYkltI afÌ lfa ivwc gYst lYkcrr vjoN vI syvf inBf cuwkI hn AunHF ny keI nfn-pRfiPt borzF ‘qy syvf kIqI hY, iewk mfeInr hfkI lIg nfl vlMtIar kIqf hY aqy iewk srivs zOg sMsQf leI pwpI ryËr vjoN vI smripq syvf inBfeI hY. kYnyzf dy izpfrtmYNt afÌ jsits vwloN jfrI pRYs ibafn muqfbk, “johl iqMn hfkI-pRymI puwqrF dI mfx mF hn aqy afpxy pqI nfl iml ky mfpy bxn dIaF KuÈIaF aqy cuxOqIaF sFJIaF krdIaF hn. AunHF dy pqI AunHF dy mËbUq sfQI hn, ijnHF df smyN-isr kIqf igaf hfsf AunHF dy ruJy hoey pirvfrk jIvn ivwc sMquln aqy KuÈgvfr mfhOl ilafAuNdf hY.”
kuJ sfl pihlF qwk PYtI ilvr nUM vDdI
Aumr jF Èrfb pIx nfl juVI ibmfrI mMinaf jFdf sI pr awj 20-25 sfl dy nOjvfnF ivwc vI ies dy mfmly qyËI nfl vD rhy hn.
aijhy ivwc ieh smJxf ËrUrI hY ik afiKr
nOjvfnF ivwc PYtI ilvr dy mfmly ikAuN vD rhy hn aqy ies dy muwK lwCx kI hn.
kuJ sfl pihlF qwk PYtI ilvr nUM vDdI
Aumr jF Èrfb pIx nfl juVI ibmfrI mMinaf
jFdf sI pr awj 20-25 sfl dy nOjvfnF ivwc vI ies dy mfmly qyËI nfl vD rhy hn. aijhy ivwc ieh smJxf ËrUrI hY ik afiKr nOjvfnF ivwc PYtI ilvr dy mfmly ikAuN vD rhy hn aqy ies dy muwK lwCx kI hn.
nOjvfnF ‘c PYtI ilvr vDx dy kfrn
awj dI Bwj-dOV BrI iËMdgI ivwc sfzI jIvn
ÈYlI (Lifestyle) pUrI qrHF bdl cuwkI hY, jo ilvr leI Gfqk sfbq ho rhI hY.
jMk PUz aqy pRosYsz ÈUgr: pIËf, brgr aqy kolz zirMks nOjvfnF dI pihlI psMd bx gey hn. ienHF ivwc mOjUd PrUtoË aqy anhYldI PYt iswDf ilvr ivwc jmHF hox lwgdy hn.
ksrq dI kmI: GMitaF bwDI kMipAUtr dy sfhmxy bYT ky kMm krnf srIr dy mYtfboilËm nUM susq kr idMdf hY, ijs kfrn kYlorIË PYt dy rUp ivwc ilvr dy afly-duafly jmHF ho jFdIaF hn.
motfpf: glq Kfx-pIx kfrn pyt dy aflyduafly vD rhI crbI iswDy qOr ‘qy PYtI ilvr nUM swdf idMdI hY.
nINd dI kmI aqy qxfa: dyr rfq qwk jfgxf aqy mfnisk qxfa ilvr dI kfrjÈIlqf nUM pRBfivq krdf hY.
ienHF 5 lwCxF qoN rho sfvDfn
PYtI ilvr dI ÈurUafq ivwc lwCx bhuq mfmUlI huMdy hn, ijnHF nUM nËraMdfË krnf Éqrnfk ho skdf hY.
lgfqfr Qkfvt: pUrI nINd lYx dy bfvjUd hr smyN Qwikaf hoieaf mihsUs krnf.
pyt dy swjy ihwsy ivwc drd: pslIaF dy hyTF BfrIpn jF hlkf drd mihsUs hoxf.
pyt Puwlxf: Éfs krky pyt dy Auwprly ihwsy df bfhr inklxf.
pfcn dIaF smwisafvF: BuwK nf lwgxf, bfrbfr aYsIiztI hoxf jF jIa kwcf hoxf.
pIlfpn: awKF aqy cmVI df rMg pIlf pYxf
(pIlIaf dy sMkyq).
bcfa leI kI krIey
Kurfk ivwc bdlfa: KMz aqy mYdy vflIaF
cIËF df iqafg kro. PfeIbr nfl BrpUr Kfxf ijvyN sfbq anfj aqy hrIaF sbËIaF KfE.
roËfnf ksrq: idn ivwc Gwto-Gwt 30 imMt qyË sYr jF koeI vI srIrk ksrq ËrUr kro.
vËn kMtrol: afpxy srIr dy vËn nUM shI
rwKx nfl ilvr dI crbI kfPI hwd qwk Gwt ho skdI hY.
Èrfb qoN dUrI: Èrfb ilvr dI siQqI nUM hor vI ivgfV idMdI hY, ies qoN prhyË kro.
bwicaF nUM bcpn qoN hI anuÈfsn (Discipline) isKfAuxf bhuq ËrUrI hY, pr keI vfr mfpy ies dy nfm ‘qy loV qoN vwD sÉqI kr idMdy hn. jdoN anuÈfsn sÉq kMtrol df rUp lY lYNdf hY qF ies
df bwicaF dy mfnisk aqy Bfvnfqmk ivkfs ‘qy nkfrfqmk asr pYNdf hY.
bwicaF nUM bcpn qoN hI anuÈfsn (Discipline) isKfAuxf bhuq ËrUrI hY, pr keI vfr mfpy ies dy nfm ‘qy loV qoN vwD sÉqI kr idMdy hn. jdoN anuÈfsn sÉq kMtrol df rUp lY lYNdf hY qF ies
df bwicaF dy mfnisk aqy Bfvnfqmk ivkfs ‘qy nkfrfqmk asr pYNdf hY.
iËafdf sÉqI dy nuksfn afqm-ivÈvfs dI kmI: jdoN mfpy bwcy dy hr
PYsly nUM kMtrol krdy hn qF bwcf Kud ‘qy Brosf krnf Cwz idMdf hY. sËf dy zr kfrn Auh nvyN kMm krn jF irsk lYx qoN kqrfAux lwgdf hY.
JUT bolx dI afdq: sÉq mfhOl kfrn bwcy sËf qoN bcx leI gwlF iCpfAux aqy JUT bolx lwg jFdy hn. ies nfl mfipaF aqy bwicaF ivckfr dUrI (Communication Gap) vD jFdI hY.
smfijk aqy Bfvnfqmk cuxOqIaF: aijhy bwcy aksr afpxIaF BfvnfvF nUM pRgt nhIN kr pfAuNdy. bcpn dI iehI sÉqI awgy cwl ky bwcy nUM ihMsk jF ivdrohI (Rebellious) bxf skdI hY. mfnisk ishq ‘qy asr: iËafdf inXm-kfiedy bwicaF ivwc aYNgËfietI (Anxiety) aqy izprYÈn df Éqrf vDfAuNdy hn. Auh hr vyly ies zr ivwc rihMdy hn ik koeI AunHF nUM jwj kr irhf hY. anuÈfsn qy ipafr ‘c sMquln ikvyN bxfeIey cMgI prvirÈ ( Parenting ) leI anuÈfsn dy nfl-nfl ipafr aqy sihXog df hoxf vI lfËmI hY.
gwl suxo: bwicaF nUM isrÌ hukm dyx dI bjfey AunHF dI gwl suxo aqy inXm bxfAux df kfrn smJfE.
glqI suDfrn df mOkf: glqI hox ‘qy iswDI sËf dyx dI bjfey AunHF nUM glqI suDfrn df qrIkf dwso.
Brosf jgfE: bwicaF dy mn ivwc zr dI jgHf siqkfr aqy Brosf pYdf krn dI koiÈÈ
mOjUdf izjItl Xuwg ’c mobfeIl Pon, ieMtrnYwt qy afnlfeIn plytPfrmF ny mnuwKI jIvn nUM byhwd suKflf bxf idwqf hY. BfvyN iek pfsy aijhy sfDn jfxkfrI, iswiKaf, ruËgfr qy sMcfr dy nvyN rfh KolHdy hn pr dUjy pfsy ienHF dI bylgfm vrqoN sfzy swiBak smfj leI gMBIr cuxOqI bxdI jf rhI hY.
mOjUdf izjItl Xuwg ’c mobfeIl Pon, ieMtrnYwt qy afnlfeIn plytPfrmF ny mnuwKI jIvn nUM byhwd suKflf bxf idwqf hY. BfvyN iek pfsy aijhy sfDn jfxkfrI, iswiKaf, ruËgfr qy sMcfr dy nvyN rfh KolHdy hn pr dUjy pfsy ienHF dI bylgfm vrqoN sfzy swiBak smfj leI gMBIr cuxOqI bxdI jf rhI hY. ies vrcual plytPfrm qoN sB qoN vwD pRBfivq ho rhI hY sfzI BivwKq pIVHI, bwcy qy ikÈor.
afnlfeIn gymF hI Kyz df mYdfn awj ijwDry vI nËr mfrdy hF bwcy dy hwQ ’c ieh ielYtRfink XMqr mobfeIl afm dyiKaf jf skdf hY. mfipaF ivcfly afpsI gwlbfq df ivÈf vI iehI hY ik AunHF df bwcf sfrf idn mobfeIl skrIn nfl juiVaf rihMdf hY. bwcf rvfieqI KyzF jF iKzOixaF dI QF mobfeIl Auwqy Kyzxf iËafdf psMd kr irhf hY. Kyz mYdfnF ’c sMnftf psiraf idKfeI idMdf hY, bwicaF leI afnlfeIn gymF hI Kyz df mYdfn hn. ikÈor avsQf (13 qoN 16 sfl dI Aumr ) ijhVI, bwcy dI ÈÉsIaq qy mfnisk ivkfs df sB qoN mhwqvpUrn qy sMvydnÈIl dOr huMdf hY, Aus smyN bwcf vrcual dunIaf ivc Koh jFdf hY. nqIjf ieh ik bwcy asl hflqF qoN dUr vwKrI klpnfqimk dunIaf ’c jIvn bqIq kr irhf hY.
mobfeIl kol rwK ky krdy pVHfeI
koronf mhfmfrI kfl dOrfn skUlF dy bMd hox krky bwicaF df mobfeIl skrIn
Auwqy tfeIm ’c vfDf hoieaf. afnlfeIn klfsF ny bwicaF dy hwQ mobfeIl, tYblYwt qy lYptfp PVf idwqy. BfvyN ÈurU ’c ieh
smyN dI loV sI pr dyKidaF hI dyKidaF ieh afdq aqy iPr lq bx geI. koronf mhfmfrI qF cly geI pr ieh mobfeIl nF dI ibmfrI pYdf kr geI, ijs dI vrqoN
skUlF ’c ajy vI kIqI jf rhI hY. bwcy hux ikqfbF dy nfl mobfeIl vI kol rwK ky pVH rhy hn. bwicaF df dyr rfq qk
mobfeIl Auwqy afnlfeIn rihxf, ijwQy
AunHF nUM srIrk qy mfnisk qOr ’qy kmËor kr irhf hY, AuwQy sunihrI BivwK nUM vI
Éqry ivc pf irhf hY. awj dy bwicaF ivc
bysbrI, asihxÈIlqf, gusYl suBfa
mobfeIl df hI nqIjf hY. Auh pVHfeI qoN
pUrI qrHF dUr huMdy jf rhy hn, jo icMqf df ivÈf hY.
ivgV jFdf mfnisk sMquln
ies gwl nUM smJxf ËrUrI hY ik bwcy afnlfeIn gymF vwl ikAuN iKwcy jFdy hn. gymF ivwc rMgIn gRfiPks, romFckfrI pVfa, ienfm qy qurMq pRqIikiraf bwicaF nUM afkriÈq krdy hn. keI gymF ies qrHF bxfeIaF jFdIaF hn ik Kyzx vfly
vwD qoN vwD smF AunHF nfl ibqfey. ieh
mnoivigafnk pwKoN bwicaF dy koml mn nUM pRBfivq krdy hn aqy Auh hOlI-hOlI
ies dy afdI bx jFdy hn.
afnlfeIn gymN bwicaF nUM qurMq romFc
BrpUr qy kfmXfbI df aihsfs idMdIaF hn. jdoN bwcf gym dy pVfa nUM pfr kr
lYNdf hY qF Aus smyN imlx vflI ÉuÈI Aus dy mn ’qy zUMGf pRBfv CwzdI hY pr jdoN ieh gym hfr-ijwq, ihMsf qy Éqrnfk
cYilMj nfl juV jFdIaF hn qF ieh bwicaF df mfnisk sMquln ivgfV idMdIaF hn. iehI kfrn hY ik awj-kwlH dy bwcy vrcual iËMdgI dy nyVy aqy asl iËMdgI qoN dUr huMdy jf rhy hn. nqIjf AunHF ivc icVicVfpn, bysbrI, iËwdIpx, ihMsfqimk ruJfn pYdf ho irhf hY, jo nf isrÌ AunHF nUM hnyry ’c lY ky jf rhI hY sgoN BivwKI pIVHI nUM vI qbfh kr rhI hY. mfipaF qoN bxf rhy dUrI
mnoivigafnI ies gwl nUM qsdIk krdy hn ik bwicaF df lgfqfr mobfeIl nfl juVy rihxf AunHF ivc iDafn dI Gft, iekFqvfd, qxfa qy icMqf vwl Dwk irhf hY. bwcy mfipaF qoN dUrI bxf rhy hn qy qy mobfeIl aqy afpxy-afp ’c sImq ho rhy hn. mobfeIl hI AunHF dI dunIaF bx rhI hY. nqIjf izpRYÈn aqy smfijk qfxy-bfxy dIaF smwisafvF pYdf ho rhIaF hn. kI ies smwisaf leI isrÌ bwcy hI doÈI hn? ieh iblkul Êlq hY. mfpy
vI ies ivc brfbr dy doÈI hn. aksr asIN dyKdy hF ik mfpy afpxy bwicaF nUM cuwp krvfAux leI mobfeIl PVf idMdy hn.
BfvyN ÈurU ’c ieh smwisaf nhIN jfpdI sI
pRMqU dyKidaF hI dyKidaF ieh afdq bwcy
dI iËMdgI ’qy pUrI qrHF BfrU ho geI hY. mfipaF dI ingrfnI qy Bfvnfqimk sFJ
dI Gft AunHF nUM ies aMDkfr vwl lY ky
jf rhI hY.
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The month of March is Nutrition
Month in Canada, and this year’s theme is: “Nourish to Flourish.” It is a reminder that food affects much more than just our weight. What we eat has a tremendous impact on our heart health, blood sugar levels, and our overall energy on a day-to-day basis. Health Canada points Canadians to the same basic starting place: eat a variety of healthy foods, drink water often, and limit eating highly processed foods.
In South Asian families, food is often tied to a sense of comfort, love, and culture. That is part of what makes nutrition advice tricky. Individuals are not simply just talking about nutrients. They are talking about decade old family recipes, classic snacks with chai, and foods that remind them of home. Because of this, health myths can spread easily. Some of them may sound harmless but unfortunately, they may pull people away from what helps.
A common myth is that “homemade food” automatically means it is healthier. This isn’t always the case. Homemade food can be wonderful, but if a dish is packed with butter, cream, salt, or sugar, it still affects the body the same way. A homemade sweet is
still a sweet. A fried snack is still fried.
The better question is not whether something came from a package or from your own kitchen. The better question is how often you eat it, how much of it is on the plate, and what else is around it.
Another myth is that brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup do not count the same way as white sugar. They may sound more natural, but the body still breaks them down as sugar. This really matters for people with diabetes, prediabetes, fatty liver, or anyone trying to lower sugar intake. Health Canada’s food guide recommends making water your drink of choice and limiting foods and drinks high in sugars, sodium, or saturated fat. The source may look different, but too much is still too much. Fruit gets blamed too. Many people worry that fruit is “too sweet” and should be avoided, especially if they have diabetes. In most cases, that is not the right takeaway. Whole fruit comes with fibre and other nutrients, and Canada’s Food Guide places vegetables and fruits as a major part of healthy eating. Juice is different. Whole fruit and fruit juice do not work the same
way in the body. An orange and a glass of orange juice are not the same.
Then there is the idea that all fats are bad. Health Canada does not say to avoid all fats. It says to choose foods with healthy fats more often and to limit foods high in saturated fat. That means there is room for nuts, seeds, and other healthier fat sources in the diet. The issue is not a spoon of oil in a home-cooked sabzi. It is the steady build-up of deep-fried foods, heavy restaurant meals, and packaged snacks eaten often.
Packaged foods create another challenge because labels can be confusing. Health Canada now requires a frontof-package nutrition symbol on many prepackaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium. That symbol is there to help shoppers make health-conscious choices at the store. If you see the label, pause and compare your options. Sometimes one small switch, like choosing a lower-sodium soup or a cereal without the symbol, is more realistic than trying to change everything all at once.
The good news is that healthy eating does not mean abandoning South Asian
food. It means building a healthier plate from foods many families already know. More vegetables. More lentils and beans. More whole grain choices when possible. Replacing sugary drinks with water. Eating fewer highly processed snacks. Canada’s Food Guide also reminds people that healthy eating is more than just the food itself. Cook more often, eat meals with others, and be mindful of how food marketing influences your choices.
For families, the most useful step is usually the smallest one. Add one extra vegetable to dinner. Cut back on sugar in chai. Read one label before buying a packaged snack. Swap one sugary drink for water. Small changes help to build habits that create long term change in life.
Nutrition advice can feel confusing, especially online. March is a good time to come back to the basics. If the message sounds extreme, expensive, or disconnected from everyday life, it probably will not last. The best food habits are usually the ones that fit your actual home, your actual schedule, and the foods your family will truly eat.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has offered specialized training, increased the use of technology and invested in additional equipment to better protect people and communities during the 2026 wildfire season.
“The threat of wildfire continues to grow and evolve, but so too does the BC Wildfire Service,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “We’re making the investments needed to ensure BCWS is ready for whatever may come this wildfire season, through year-round positions, expanded technology and a new equipment depot in Prince George, all to keep people and communities safe throughout British Columbia.”
Ahead of the 2026 wildfire season, BCWS has more than 600 year-round positions to enhance operational readiness. With improved recruitment, including expanding First Nations bootcamps and extending the hiring period, a record number of approximately 2,400 firefighter applications have been received for seasonal positions.
BCWS also provided specialized training for wildland urban interface operations to more than 1,700 fire departments, First Nations and contractors.
This training allows fire departments to deploy to wildfires through structure protection and structure defence courses in a wildland urban interface setting.
Existing contracts are also in place, totalling more than 700 personnel, for contract firefighters to supplement BCWS during fire season. Contract firefighters support on-the-ground operations in years of significant wildfire activity.
Prince George equipment depot
Budget 2024 included $21 million in capital funding for an enhanced equipment depot in Prince George that will be operational for the 2026 wildfire season. The equipment depot adds additional capacity to store, maintain and deploy critical wildfire-fighting equipment.
“Our crews are world class, but they need the right equipment and tools to do their job effectively,” Parmar added.
“This depot in Prince George allows for more firefighting infrastructure and equipment to be stored in northern B.C. This means northern communities now have a larger depot at home, ready to move equipment through the area more efficiently.”
Equipment and technology
In anticipation of the 2026 wildfire season, BCWS:
invested $14 million to expand BCWS's on-the-ground firefighting equipment, such as trucks and camp infrastructure
acquired 10 additional Type 2 structure-protection units, which are trailers containing equipment such as pumps, hoses, sprinklers and water-delivery attachments for structure protection and defence, to protect communities purchased mechanical assets, such as pumps, saws and safety equipment
BCWS’s aviation program consists of air tanker and rotary wing resources, including eight tanker groups with a fleet of 28 fixed-wing aircraft in more than 14 bases throughout the province for deployment. There are also an additional 120 carriers with helicopters that are hired when required to respond to wildfires.
Additionally in 2026, there are longterm contracts in place for:
seven medium helicopters
four intermediate helicopters
three rappel medium helicopters
four heavy helicopters
two parattack jumpships
In 2025, BCWS doubled the size of its night-vision-capable fleet to four helicopters and trained more flight officers to support night operations. This fleet completed 260 missions in 2025, including for wildfire detection, reconnaissance and water delivery, and will continue to be utilized for night missions in 2026.
Multi-year investments in predictive tools and technology, such as enhanced wildfire camera networks and advanced fire-behaviour prediction systems, have led to early detection of wildfires. Additionally, BCWS has added camp infrastructure that provides versatility in deployment and increases camp capabilities.
Preparedness for the 2026 wildfire season builds on actions taken to strengthen the BCWS in previous years, including:
hosting the first National Wildfire Symposium, which focused on building a national leadership strategy that will shape wildfire resiliency in Canada
investing in the Wildfire Reduction Equipment Support Trust to support wildfire-risk reduction and commercial thinning projects.
At 102 years old, Canadian masters athlete Atter Singh Sekhon is still stepping onto the track—and inspiring everyone watching. At the 2026 Canadian Indoor Masters Championships in Toronto, Sekhon competed in four events: the 50m, 60m, 200m, and shot put, sharing the moment with his son and coach Joginder Singh Sekhon.
Over two days of competition, Sekhon ran 33.12 seconds for 50m, 3 min 17
sec for the 200m, and also captured victories in the 60m and shot put in the men’s 100-104 age category.
He’s a longtime standout in Canadian masters athletics and a multiple record holder in the age divisions. His message is simple: staying active has no age limit-and if he can still show up and compete at 102, the rest of us probably don’t have many excuses.
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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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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As the province approaches 10 years of the public health emergency regarding toxic drugs, nearly five British Columbians continue to lose their lives each day, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service.
While the 150 deaths reported in January represents a decrease of 10% from the total number investigated in January 2025 (167), it still equates to 4.8 deaths daily and is consistent with the number of deaths reported monthly throughout 2025.
Nearly three-quarters of the lives lost in January 2026 were between 30 and 59 years, and 80% were male.
Fentanyl and its analogues continue to be identified in a significant majority of deaths, with nearly eight in every 10 tests returning positive results. Smoking remains the dominant mode of consumption, with evidence indicating that almost three of every four decedents in January 2026 consumed the substances that led to their deaths in this manner.
Other findings of note include:
By health authority, in January 2026, the highest number of unregulated drug deaths were in Fraser and Vancouver Coastal Health authorities (42 and 36 deaths, respectively), making up 52% of all such deaths during 2026. The highest rates were in Northern Health (58 deaths per 100,000 individuals) and Interior Health (40 per 100,000).
By Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA), in 2026, the highest rates were in Kootenay Boundary, Central Vancouver Island, Northern Interior, Northeast, and Vancouver.
By local health area, in 2025, the highest rates were in Vancouver - Centre North, Lillooet, Greater Campbell River, Terrace, and Vancouver - City Centre.
Data contained in the report is preliminary and subject to change as additional toxicological results are received and investigations conclude.
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has released the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for February 2026:
“Economic instability caused by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to impact economies around the world. Here in British Columbia, we continue to do everything possible to strengthen, diversify and grow our economy.
“While jurisdictions across North America saw job losses last month, today’s Labour Force Survey numbers for February show B.C.’s unemployment rate unchanged at 6.1%, the fourth lowest in Canada.
“The survey also showed an increase of 7,200 jobs in accommodation and food services, which is a good sign for small businesses, in addition to 5,300 new jobs in professional, scientific and technical services, as well as 2,000 jobs in agriculture.
"While overall numbers show a loss of 20,200 jobs this month in BC, significant job losses were felt across Canada and the U.S. in February.
“Since this time last year B.C. has gained 6,500 private-sector jobs, second highest growth in Canada, and 10,400 jobs in construction.
“B.C. continues to lead the country with an average hourly wage of $38.92, the second- highest among provinces, up 2.7% compared to this time last year.
“We are also seeing job vacancies on the rise, meaning businesses are expanding and feeling confident to hire more people, and we are meeting that need with more support for skills training.
“We know it’s never been more important to unlock economic opportunities for B.C. That’s why we are taking action to create good jobs for British Columbians, with two new bills passed through the legislature.
“First, we passed the Trade Recognition Act, which will break down interprovincial trade barriers to help strengthen B.C.’s economy and support businesses to grow and compete across Canada.
“We also are creating a new $400-million Strategic Investment Fund that will ensure that if B.C.’s support is needed for a project’s success, British Columbians see a greater financial benefit. This fund will better position B.C. to co-invest in provincial priority projects and secure federal funds, like those being considered under Canada’s new Defence Industrial Strategy.
“To help the manufacturing sector, we have introduced a new 15% tax credit so they can innovate and scale up right here in B.C.
“We are also providing $139 million over three years to reduce repeat, violent offending and chronic property crime, and support timely access to justice.
“We’ll continue to take action on all fronts – enforcement, housing, health and justice – to stop the cycle of crime and get people the help they need to make B.C. communities stronger and safer for everyone.
“These changes will allow for greater economic outcomes, which will drive our economy forward and create good jobs people can rely on.
“This work is part of our Look West strategy. We’re increasing our exports to non-U.S. markets, like Asia and Europe, and doubling the amount of goods that move through our ports, creating more good jobs and growing our economy.
“We are leveraging B.C.’s strengths and our work to be the economic engine of Canada, build nation-building major projects, create good jobs and skills training opportunities for people, and grow key sectors that are driving economic growth into the future.”
Nineteen B.C. seafood businesses and industry associations will join Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, at the 2026 Seafood Expo North America to help showcase B.C. seafood to an international audience and increase export opportunities.
“B.C.’s seafood is recognized globally for its quality, sustainability and innovation,” Popham said. “Participating at one of the world’s largest seafood trade events allows B.C. producers to shine on an international stage, creates new relationships and strengthens the province’s competitiveness in global markets.”
The three - day expo in Boston attracts thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world, making it a strategic opportunity to expand B.C.’s exports, which total $1.3 billion annually.
B.C. seafood will be represented by local businesses such as French Creek Seafood of Parksville at the B.C. Pavilion. French Creek Seafood exports fresh, sustainable salmon, spot prawns, halibut, cod and shrimp to international markets.
“Seafood Expo North America is one of the most important events of the year for us, putting French Creek Seafood in front of buyers we may not reach otherwise and helping us strengthen relationships that keep our business moving forward,” said Brad Mclean, owner, French Creek Seafood. “For B.C. seafood companies, the show is an important opportunity to showcase our quality products, secure new markets and ensure we stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global industry.”
Supporting competitiveness of B.C.’s seafood sector
With an array of products, including wild and farmed salmon, halibut, shellfish, geoducks, crab and spot prawns, B.C.’s seafood sector is a cornerstone of the province’s food economy. Participation in major international trade events like the Seafood Expo North America helps B.C. businesses:
reach new buyers and distributors expand into additional global markets strengthen brand recognition for B.C. seafood
build partnerships throughout the seafood supply chain
highlight the province’s leadership in sustainable production
“Seafood Expo North America is a key global event for the seafood industry, providing a valuable opportunity for B.C. harvesters, processors, and industry associations to connect with buyers and showcase the premium quality and sustainability of B.C. seafood,” said Katie Lindsay, marketing manager, Underwater Harvesters Association. “As the sector navigates ongoing trade and tariff challenges, events like this are more important than ever. We’re thrilled Minister Popham will attend to advocate for our hardworking fishing families and highlight the strength and importance of B.C.’s seafood sector.”
Promoting B.C.’s world-class seafood
The Province will also host a B.C. seafood reception, creating an exclusive setting for international buyers, distributors and partners to meet B.C. seafood companies,
taste local products and explore new business opportunities.
B.C. chefs will host a live promotional cooking demonstration, highlighting the flavour, versatility and quality of seafood products harvested and produced in the province.
“It is a privilege to represent British Columbia as part of the team of B.C. businesses and associations showcasing what our province has to offer the world,” said Robert Clark, chef, Aramé Culinary. “Seafood producers play a vital role in communities across British Columbia, both economically and culturally. I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my experience and specialized knowledge to help support their efforts and strengthen our presence in global markets.”
Supporting industry connections
Throughout the expo, the minister will meet with federal and provincial counterparts as well as key industry associations to discuss competitiveness, market access, sustainability leadership and future growth opportunities for B.C. seafood producers.
Llfl sLflU ivc ilptI Auh anMd kfrjF ‘qy bYTI sI| cfr ku lfvF ny AusnUM Aumr Br leI gurnfm nfl bMnH idwqf sI| muklfvy dI rfq gurnfm dy nfl pihlI vfr sfhmxf hoieaf qF guwzIaF ptoilaF nfl KyzidaF supinaF ivc hI mfhI df rMg rUp, akfr imQx vflI crnjIq tuwt geI|
“Bfgmfny ! myry leI qF rwb ny rihmqF dy sfry bUhy KolH idwqy eI| ipMz dI sfrI muMzIhr nUM imrcF lwgIaF peIaF eI| myry duafly ho gey aKy gfimaF qyrI qF lftrI inkl afeI| kMjrf mfr puwTf ho ky CflF| swcIN Bfgmfny myrf qF jIa krdf glIaF ‘c KurdurU pfmf|”
sLrfb dI hvfV sfry kmry ivc PYl geI sI| crnjIq ny nwk suMgyV ky mUMh dUjy pfsy kr ilaf sI| Ausdf jIa kIqf ik afK dyvy,”rwb idaF bMidaf, myry leI qF rwb ny sfry bUhy Zoa idqy ny|” pr Auh qF pwQr df koeI buwq hI bx geI sI|
“Bfgmfny!,mYnUM pqY qUM guwsy aYN myry nfl| lY mYN ikqy inwq pInY| ieh qF awj mMzIr KihVy pYgI aKy pfltI ley bgYr nHI Cwzxf| BYx mF dy---- lY afpxI GuMz cukfeI| cfhIdf sI koeI gihxf gwtf idMdf sLgn ‘c pr kI krF mfqV grIb bMdY|” gurnfm ny sLgn dyx leI jyb ‘coN sO df not kwZky crnjIq vwl vDf idwqf sI|
“neI neIN iehdI kI loV af|” crnjIq ny QoVI nFh-nuwkr kIqI| gurnfm ny not AusdI muwTI ivc dy dohF hwQF nfl muwTI Guwt idwqI|”
“afpxf guafZI aY nf pfVHf----jsbIr| pqf nHI inwkI df ikwQoN JfqI mfr igaf| kihMdf bfeI isaF isaflF dI hIr pwt ilafieaYN ikqoN|”
“ikqy AuhI qF nHI ijhVf pYNt busLrt aflf muMzf sIgf Qozy nfl KVf?”
“hfao! hfao! GrF ‘coN qfey df puwq aY|” suxky crnjIq dy srIr ‘c krMt iPr igaf| Ausny idmfg ivc jsbIr dy nksL icqry| jsbIr df sLihjLfidaF vrgf ichrf AusdIaF awKF awgy GuMmx lwgf| iKLaflF ivc hI Auh jsbIr dy nfl akfsL ivc AuzfrIaF lfAuNdI rhI| sfrI rfq gurnfm dIaF bwicaF vrgIaF XwblIaF AusnMU suxfeI nhIN sn idwqIaF| Auh qF afpxy supinaF dy rfjkumfr nfl iksy hor eI prI dysL jf phuMcI sI|
iPr muklfvy qoN qIsry idn Ausdf jsbIr nfl sfhmxf hoieaf sI| Auh afeIaF mylxF kol ivhVy ‘c bYTI sI|
gurmIq kiVaflvI
“lY BfbI sLgn!”
crnjIq ny isr Aupr cuwk ky JfqI mfrI|
AuWcy lMmy kwd dIaF do sLfh blOrI awKF rmjL
vflI hfsI hwsIaF sn| sO df nvF not Ausny
crnjIq dy hWQF ivc PVfAux dI bjfey mMjy
‘qy hI rwK idwqf sI|
“ vy pfiVHaf sLgn nUM kI sI? qyrf ikhVf hwk bxdf? qUM qF gurnfm ishuM qoN pUry dy vrHy Cotf eyN|” gurnfm dI mF BfjI nfl ilbVI prfq mFjdI bolI sI|
“koeI nI cfcI, vwzy-Coty df kI aY? do sfl df kI Prk huMdY? nfly ikhVf ibgfinaF nUM idwqf|” jsbIr ny poly ijhy mUMh nfl afiKaf|
“vy QoVy dy idMdf | koeI jLrUrI aY sO eI dyxf|” buVHI aMdroN lwzUaF df ilPLfPf Br ilafeI sI|
“sO koeI ijLafdY| BfbI nUM qF hjLfr df sLgn vI QoVf sI| lY, hYdI kI loV sI cfcI! aYNvy qusI ibgfinaF vFgUM Aucyc krI jfny E!
“hfao sO qF JfVF byrIaF nUM eI lwgdf| puwqrf ajy kmfAux jU nHI lwgf| ipAu dI kmfeI
aY, ijvyN mrjLI ey vrqI cwl|” gurnfm dy bfpU ny Ausy smyN jsbIr nUM moVf dy idwqf sI| juafb ivc jsbIr imMnf ijhf hfsf hI
hwisaf sI| crnjIq nIvIN pfeI ghu nfl
AuhnF dIaF gwlF suxdI rhI|
“vy hux ikhVI jmfq ‘c ho igaF? pVHI jfnY ik ht igaY?
bI ey df afKrI sfl af cfcI|
“vy jsbIr, sfnUM anpV buwDUaF nUM kI pqf bIey, sIey df| sfnUM qF igx ky dws kYvIN jmfq ‘c ho igaF|”
“bws cfcI cOdvI kr lYxI aYqkI|”
“cwl bQyrIaF hogIaF| hux Cwz KihVf ikqfbF df| ivafh ivAUh krflY| BYx sfzI kMm qoN aOKI huMdI | vfhI bIjI afly GrF
‘c kwly bMdy qoN kMm huMdf Blf?” jsbIr juafb ivc muskrfAux qoN isvfey kuwJ nhIN
sI kr sikaf| Ausny iek cor JfqI crnjIq vwl mfrI|
“cNMgf cfcf cwldY mYN| bfpU qF ibnf iksy gwloN cVfeI kr idMdf | AuzIkdf hoAU|” jsbIr ny hor ijLafdf dyr AuQy Tihrnf jLrUrI nhIN sI smiJaf|
jsbIr dy jfx bfad ikMnf icr Gr ivc
Aus dIaF gwlF cldIaF rhIaF sn| crnjIq Ausdy iKaflF ivc hI zubI rhI sI|
ijho-ijhf sLihjLfdf Ausny afpxy leI soicaf sI, jsbIr iblkul Auho ijhf hI sI| lMmf–AuWcf kwd, zuwbdy-sUrj dI lflI vrgf rMg, GuMgrfly vfl, sLfh blOrI nINdrfeIaF awKF qy iqwKf nwk| jsbIr iewk qwkxI ivc hI Ausdy sfry vjUd Auwqy Cf igaf sI| Aus idn qoN bfad gurnfm nhIN ijvyN jsbIr hI hr rfq Ausdy nfl irhf sI|
“bIbI! cfcI nUM kih BfbI qoN gohf nf sutfieaf kry| aYN qF lot nI|” jsbIr ny gohf suwtx afeI crnjIq nUM iek idn guwJI nsLqr lfeI sI!
“hfao! hwQ ju mYly huMdy pdmnI dy| afvdI cfcI nUM kih pMj swq nOkr cfkr rwK lYx| vwzf hyjlI BfbI df|”
jsbIr mF dI tkor sux ky kwcf ijhf ho igaf sI| crnjIq awKF ivwc hwsI| Auh nIvIN pfeI jsbIr vwl JfkI qF Ausdf hOkf ijhf inkl igaf|
“aYN kro rMnF nUM pfky rwKo ptfrIaF ‘c qy buwZIaF mfvF qoN krfE gohf kUVf qy Grbfr df kMm|” mF vfl dI Kwl AuDyV rhI sI|
“kwl kloqr nUM qyrI bhU vI af jfAU, qUM aYkxy krIN|”
“lY BfbI qyrI vfhr krfAuidaF mYnUM slok suxny pey af|” jsbIr ny AuQoN iKskxf eI cMgf smiJaf sI| Aus idn sfrI idhfVI jsbIr df hwsdf ichrf crnjIq dIaF awKF ivc qYrdf irhf sI| Gr df kMm kridaF Ausdy hwQoN cfh vflI pqIlI CuwtidaF CuwtidaF do bfr bcI sI|
“kuVy bhU! kI gwl icwq iZwlf! qyrf iKafl ipwCy pyikaf kMnI igaf lwgdY| aYmI AudryvF ijhf ho jFdf keI vfr|” gurnfm dI mF ny
crnjIq nUM GoKvIaF njLrF nfl vyiKaf sI| crnjIq nMU ijvyN iksy ny nINd coN jgfieaf| Ausdy iKaflF dI lVI tUwt geI sI| Auh qF hwQ ,c ikqfbF PVI bUihE inkldy jsbIr nfl hI gwlF krdI peI sI|
“BfbI qUM KflI tokrI lY ky mwQy nf lwigaf kr| sfrf idn mUz Krfb rihMdY| kMm eI nI bxdf koeI vI|”
“byriVaf mn ‘c qF lwzU Bordy| Kfh myrI shuM, myrf mwQy lwgxf mfVf lwgdf? cMdiraf! qUM iewk vfrI kih mUMhoN, KflI tokrI qF kI mY AUeIN mwQy nHI lwgdI|”
crnjIq dIaF JIl vrgIaF awKF ivc koeI awQrf hVH af igaf sI| afvfjL ijvyN iksy zUMGy KUh ‘coN afeI hovy| sux ky jsbIr
ipGl igaf sI| Aus nUM afpxy mjLfk qy zfhZf pCqfvf hoieaf|
“mYN qF BfbI AUeIN mjLfk jHf kIqf sI, qUM aYvy guwsf mMngI|” jsbIr pYrF dy agUMTy nfl DrqI Kurcdf irhf sI|
“BYiVaf mjLfk vI hwsdy idlF nUM eI cMgf lwgdy|” crnjIq dI dwuK ‘c gRsI afvfjL suxky jsbIr ijvyN vih quiraf sI| Ah AuQy eI KVf ikMnf icr afpxy afp nUM kosdf irhf| crnjIq cuwp-cfp Gr nUM qur geI sI| Pyr keI idn jsbIr Ausdf sfhmxf nhIN sI kr sikaf| Auh crnjIq dy mwQy lwgxoN tldf irhf sI|
“qfeI ! jwsf bfhr eI nHI inkilaf kdy| aMdr eI kuVIaF afkMU luikaf rihMdY| sUqk hoieaf ijhVI hvf lwgjU bfhr|” afKr hfr ky iewk idn crnjIq afp eI jsbIr dy Gr af geI sI|
“kI pqf BfeI mYnMU? qYNa eI pf idwqf idAur dy isr kuwC| bws AUeIN imwtI df mfDo jHf bixaf iPrdY| afp eI pwuC lY gfhF ho ky|” afiKdaF jsbIr dI mf bfhr ikDry clI geI| AusdI afKI sihj suBfa gwl suxky crnjIq lfl sUhI ho geI sI| Auh hOlI ijhy jsbIr dy mMjy dI bfhI jf bYTI sI| “guwsy lwgdYN?”
“nhIN qF|”
“cMdiraf mwQy vI nI lwgdY ] qYnMU kI pqf ikMny pfpV vyldI af qYnMU imlx vfsqy hux qF buVI vI buV-buV krn lwg peI af . crnjIq dI afvfjL kMbx lwgI sI| sfrI AudfsI ijvyN Ausdy ichry ‘qy Auqr afeI sI|
“eys inkrmx dy BfgIN qF DuwKxY eI iliKaf|”
“cfcI ny afiKaf kuwJ?”
“imwtI nUM koeI kI kihlU?”
“kI gwl bfeI iqMn pMj krdY?”
“kfhnUM jsbIr? Auh qF ivcfrf rwb df Bgq | AuWTdy bihMdy nF jpdf myrf|”
“Pyr---- BfbI?”
“vy kfhnUM idl duKI krdYN----? kI PYdf?”
“BfbI aYmI nhIN idl Krfb krIdf| mYN bfeI nUM khUM BfbI nUM KuLsL rwiKaf kr| Py- bI pqMdrf lfvF leIaF mhfrfj dI hjLUrI ‘c’ jsbIr ny crnjIq nUM KuLs krn dy lihjy nfl gwl df ivsLf bdlxf cfihaf sI|
“jwisaf! cfr ku lfvF lY ky jy bMdf iksy df hojy qF Gftf kfhdY? ieh qF aYmy krn dIaF gwlF|” crnjIq AudfsI dy hor zUMGy sfgr ivc lih geI| jsbIr dy ichry df rMg hor vI pIlf ho igaf| Auh Klfa ivc iek tk vyKx lwgf| crnjIq dI gwl df Aus kol koeI juafb nhIN sI|
“cMdiraF bws mUMh eI idKf idaf kr idn ‘c iek awD vfrI| hor kuwC nHI mMgdI qYQoN|”
crnjIq dy mUMhoN iek qrlf ijhf inkilaf sI| Ausny jsbIr dy hwQ nUM afpxy hwQF ivwc lY ky poly ijhy Guwitaf sI| jsbIr df idl Gtx lwgf|
“qYnUM ajy vI kihxf pAU------ myrIaF njrF qYnUM kuwC nHI kihMdIaF?” crnjIq iswDf AusdIaF awKF ivc JfkI|
“BfbI eyh qF DoKf bfeI nfl------|” jsbIr df srIr TMZf pY igaf sI|
“hUM DoKf ! cMdiraf ijhVf myry nfl huMdf af irhf, eyh koeI puMn af| qUMhIN dws , hY koeI myl myrf qy qyry bfeI df? qUM myrIaF awKF
‘c nHI vyKdf?” Ausny bfhoN PV ky jsbIr nUM hlUixaf|
“qYnUM myrIaF awKF ivc bldI awg nHI idsdI?”
“BfbI------?” jsbIr nUM koeI gwl nhIN sI ahuV rhI| Ausny goizaF ivc isr dy ilaf sI|
“koeI myry aMdr vV ky qF dyKy| qIvIN qF bxI eI DuwKx vfsqy| myrI gwl df juafb dy, awg nUM DuKxY cfhIdf ik lt-lt blxf?”
crnjIq dy iksy vI suafl df jvfb jsbIr kol nhIN sI|
“dws qy shI, awg nUM awg nHI cfhIdI? KYr qyrI mrjLI| qyrf Eukf guwsf nHI koeI| ijvyN krmF hfrI crnjIq dI iksmq|”
jsbIr crnjIq nUM jFidaF dyKdf irhf| Ausdy aMdr iek qUPfn AuWT KVf hoieaf sI| Auh crnjIq aqy gurnfm df myl krdf irhf| crnjIq dI awg vrgI juafnI aqy gurnfm df sfDF vrgf suBfa vfr vfr Ausdy awgy af KiVaf sI| ijLdgI ivc Auh pihlI vfr ieMnf prysLfn hoyieaf sI|
crnjIq keI idn Ausdy mwQy nf lwgI| Gr pey jsbIr dI hflq pfglF vrgI hoeI peI sI| Auh ajIb siQqI ivc Pisaf mihsUs kr irhf sI| ies ‘co bfhr inklx df koeI rsqf AusnUM idKfeI nhIN sI idMdf| Auh afpxy afp nUM bhuq vwzf gunfhgfr smJ irhf sI| pIlf BUk rMg vyK mF sLfkmfl vfly sfD dy DUxHy dI rfK qoN lY ky keI nIm-hkIm zfktrF qoN puVIaF lY afeI sI| mF dy vfr-vfr kihx dy bfvjud vI
Auh zfktr dy dvfeI lYx nhIN sI igaf| jsbIr dI ibmfrI dI iBxk crnjIq qwk vI jf puwjI sI|
“BfbI-----!” ivhVy ivc crnjIq nUM
vyKky jsbIr dI ibmfrI KMB lf ky AuWz geI| crnjIq cuwpcfp Aus dy mMjy dI bfhI ‘qy af bYTI sI| mF iksy nIm hkIm dy duafry qoN Aus df ielfj qlb krn geI hoeI sI|
“kI gwl aY jsbIr? rMg qF dyK jmF eI pIlf BUk hoieaf ipaf|” crnjIq ny Ausdy mwQy ‘qy hwQ rwiKaf|
“kuC nHI crnjIq! bs aYvyN|” jsbIr
ny pihlI vfr BfbI dI QF Aus nUM nF nfl bulfieaf sI| crnjIq dy aMdroN ruwg Biraf igaf| Ausny ghu nfl jsbIr dIaF awKF ivc vyiKaf, AunF ivc lwjf-Bfv idKfeI
idMdy sn|
“crnjIq ! qUM Aus idn myry qoN awg mMgI sI nf-----?”
“jsbIr ikho ijhIaF gwlF krdY?” crnjIq ny smiJaf ijvyN jsbr buKfr ivc buV-buVf irhf hovy|
“hF crnjIq ! qUM awg bfry ikhf sI nf? afh dyK myry sIny ivc vI lfvf bl irhf
|” jsbIr dy aMdroN qrlf ijhf inwkilaf!
crnjIq hYrfn ho ky Aus vwl dyKdI hI rih geI|
“dyK crnjIq, nFh nf krI| qYnUM myrI
shuM |” jsbIr ny crnjIq dIaF AuglF nUM afpxy hwQF ivc lY ky msilaf sI| isr qoN lY ky pYrF dIaF qlIaF qwk iek ajIb ijhI jlUx crnjIq dy srIr ‘coN pYdf hoeI| idl dI DVkx keI guxF vwD geI sI| Auh ijLafdf dyr AQy KVI nf rih skI| Gry af drvfjLf bMd krky ikMnf icr afpxy afp nUM
vyKdI rhI sI| Gbrfht ny AusnUM burI qrF Gyiraf hoieaf sI| Aus nUM afpxy ijsm ‘coN syk inkldf mihsUs hoieaf sI| idl dI DVkx awQry GoVy vFg srpt dOVn lwgI sI| qfkI rfhIN afAudI sLIq hvf ijvyN jyT hfV dI qwqI lUa df buwlHf bx geI hovy| aMg-aMg JUTf pYNdf jfipaf| Auh guslKfny ivc vV ky afpxy ipMzy ‘qy pfxI pfAuNdI rhI| trMk c sFiBaf ipaf afnMdF vflf sUt kwZ ky pfieaf aqy sLIsLy awgy KV ky afpxy iek-iek aMg nUM inhfiraf| Aus nUM lwigaf ijvyN nwk dy kooky dI cmk keI guxF vD geI hovy| kMnF dy Jumky ijvyN koeI nfg bx gey sn| gorIaF gwlF df rMg hor vI gyrUaf ho igaf sI| Ausny iKaflF ivc hI afpxy afp nUM gurnfm nfl myilaf qF sfrf mUMh kOVf-kOVf ho igaf sI| Aus ny
aMgITI ‘qy peI, Prym ivc jVI gurnfm dI Poto vwl vyiKaf sI| afm nfloN Cotf kwd, ijafdf BuMny guV dy kVfh vrgf rMg, mwQf
awigAu cOVf, nwk sfDfrn, awKF inwkIaF qy gol| ikMnf icr Auh itk-itkI lfeI Poto vwl vyKdI rhI sI| hOlI hOlI AusnUM Poto ivclf gurnfm idKfeI dyxo ht igaf sI|
AsdI QFvy jsbIr df hwsdf ichrf idKfeI dwx lwgf sI| plk JpkidaF hI do sfl bIq gey sn| do sflF ivc AuhnF dovF ny ikMnf hI pYNzf qih kr ilaf sI| dovF dy ijsmF dI mihk kol-kol iPrdI rhI sI| Auh qy jsbIr imlx leI iekwlqf dI Bfl ivc rihMdy rhy sn| jsbIr dy AuhnF dy Gr afny-bhfny vwjdy gyiVaF ivc ZyrF vfDf hoieaf sI| crnjIq ny vI jsbir nUM imlx leI JUTy dy hjLfrF klmy pVHy sn| crnjIq dy sws shury dI Gr ivc dwbI ijhI sur ivc GYNsGYNs cwlI sI| gurnfm ny keI vfr gwlF ivc dI crnjIq nUM smJfAux dI koisLsL kIqI sI| gurnfm dy mF ipAu ny lfl-lfl afnHy kwZ ky crnjIq nUM zrfAuxf cfihaf pr Aus qy koeI asr nf huMdf vyK ky, afpxI imwtI Krfb hox dy zroN cuwp kr jfxf hI ibhqr smiJaf sI. anykF vfr gurnfm dI mF, jsbIr dI mF kol AulFBy vrgIaF gwlF kr afeI sI. anykF vfr jsbIr dy mF bfp ny jsbIr nUM kol ibTf afpxI iewjLq df vfsqf pf ky vrijaf sI.
“BfeI afpxI DI nUM smJfE buJfE! aYmy bgfny puwqF dy kql krfdU.”, jsbIr dI mF crnjIq dI mF kol vI jf puwjI sI. crnjIq nUM Aus dI mF ny vI aMdr vV ky smJfAux dI koisLsL kIqI sI. anykF vfr gurnfm dy mF-ipAu ny crnjIq nUM kuwt ky iswDf krn leI gurnfm nUM Auksfieaf sI. do-iqMn vfr gurnfm ny crnjIq nUM kuwtx dI nIXq nfl sLrfb vI pIqI, pRMqU crnjIq dy sfhmxy afAuNidaF hI Auh mom vFg ipGl jFdf irhf sI. iehnF do sflF ivc hI crnjIq dI godI iek goBly, gory qy iqwKy nYxF nksLF vfly bwcy ny Br idwqI sI. gurnfm dy mF-ipAu ny lokF vloN imldIaF vDfeIaF df jvfb bYTI ijhI avfjL ivc idwqf sI. ipMz dI cFBlI mMuzIhr ny jsbIr nUM vDfeIaF idwqIaF sn.
“gurnfm isaF, veI muMzf qF qyry ‘qy hYnI.
ikwQy qyrf zwzU argf nwk qy ikQy juafk df iqwKf qoqy vrgf,” keIaF ny gurnfm nUM guwJIaF tkorF lfeIaF sn.
“crnjIq kuVy, muMzf qF BfeI blfeIN sohxf. vfhvf afpxy ipAu ‘qy nhIN igaf.” koeI guaFZx bolI sI. “BYxF! ieh cIjL ikqy DrI peI aY. rwb ny muMzf dy qf, jIhqy mrjLI hovy.”
“bwqI jgf lYNdf. aYmI nyryH ‘c twkrF mfrI jfnY.” hnyry ivc kMm krdy Grvfly nUM iek vfr Ausny ikhf sI.
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Actor and producer Alia Bhatt has expanded the creative vision of her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions, by launching a new children's storytelling initiative titled Eternal Kids. The announcement was made on her birthday through social media, where she shared that the venture will focus on imaginative and heartwarming content for young audiences. Revealing that several projects are already in development, Alia wrote that the production company “just had a baby” and introduced Eternal Kids. Among the first projects is a story titled There’s C and G and M, inspired by characters and tales created by her grandfather. She shared that she and her sister Shaheen Bhatt grew up listening to these stories, making the project deeply personal. Another story, OOLANGOO, revolves around a mysterious creature so unique that Alia’s mother had to invent a new word for it while narrating the tale. The story has also been written by her mother. The third project will expand the world of Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma, based on her sustainable kidswear brand Ed-a-Mamma, into a series along with new books. Meanwhile, Alia is also preparing for the release of Alpha, part of the YRF Spy Universe, scheduled to hit theatres July 10.
Actor Ananya Panday recently reflected on the lessons she learned from her past relationships, admitting that she often changed herself to make her partners feel more comfortable. The actor shared that she would sometimes tone down parts of her personality so the other person could shine more. In a recent interview, Ananya spoke about how her understanding of relationships has evolved over time. She revealed that earlier she found it difficult to be alone and preferred constantly being surrounded by someone, whether a partner, family member, or friends. However, her perspective began to shift when she started living on her own. The experience helped her appreciate the importance of personal space and independence, ultimately reshaping the way she approaches romantic relationships. Looking back, Ananya admitted that she often put her partners before herself. She said she would change her personality and hold herself back just to make the other person feel more confident. The actor now believes she should have learned earlier that a relationship should not require someone to diminish who they are. Ananya was previously in a relationship with Ishaan Khatter, and was later linked to Aditya Roy Kapur. She has also been rumoured to be dating former model Walker Blanco. On the work front, she will next be seen in Chaand Mera Dil alongside Lakshya Lalwani, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, set to release May 8, 2026.
Actor Ronit Roy, who has been a television star and is known for his work in films like Udaan, 2 States, Ugly and several others, is sharing some weekend wisdom. The actor recently took to his Instagram, and shared a selfie. In the picture, the actor can be seen sitting inside his car behind the wheel. He wrote on the picture, “Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know that only time could teach”. The actor offered clarity to his followers with regards to being easy on themselves. He wrote in the caption, “Time is a great king! Time is the greatest teacher as well! The special thing about time is that it changes. Keep your spirits up, it’s just a matter of time”. The actor
often shares philosophically snackable bits on his social media. Earlier, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a selfie. He wrote on the picture, “I don’t walk away to teach people a lesson. I walk away because I learned mine”. Last year in November, the actor had announced about his break from social media to focus on his personal growth. The actor shared a lengthy note on his social media account where he announced his break, breaking the hearts of a lot of his fans.
A ctor Rasha Thadani has adopted a rescued monkey named Angad, stepping forward to support the animal's recovery and rehabilitation after it was found injured.According to updates shared by rescuers, Angad was discovered in a severely injured and fragile condition. Angad's condition and rescue story were later shared on social media to raise awareness and support for his treatment. The post caught the attention of Thadani, who decided to step in and contribute directly to the monkey's recovery. By adopting Angad, she will support the costs of his medical treatment, nutrition and long-term care during rehabilitation. Reacting
to the rescue story, Thadani reportedly expressed concern for the animal's condition and chose to help ensure he receives proper care. "Every animal deserves compassion and a chance to heal," she said while speaking about the importance of supporting rescued animals. The development is consistent with Thadani's long-standing interest in animal welfare. In previous posts, she has also encouraged people to adopt animals rather than buy them. Sharing the story of animals she rescued earlier, she wrote, "A little love, care and compassion can go a long way. Adopt, don't shop." Angad is currently under the care of an animal rescue team that is overseeing his treatment and rehabilitation.
Actor Hansika Motwani has shared her first social media message after her divorce from businessman Sohael Khaturiya was officially finalised. The actor posted a brief yet meaningful note on her Instagram Story soon after the Mumbai Family Court granted the couple a divorce, marking the end of their four-year marriage. Her message appeared to reflect positivity and resilience during a difficult personal phase. Hansika shared the phrase, "Chardi Kala always," a concept rooted in Punjabi philosophy that signifies staying optimistic and maintaining high spirits even during challenging times. The couple’s divorce was finalised March 11 at the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai. According to their petition, both Hansika and Sohael sought separation through mutual consent, stating that their marriage had "irretrievably broken down." Hansika’s legal team later confirmed that the actor had initially approached her husband for an amicable separation, which eventually led to the court’s decree. The statement also clarified that Hansika chose not to seek any alimony or maintenance, as her intention was to end the marriage with dignity and peace. Hansika and Sohael married in December 2022 at the historic Mundota Fort and Palace. On the professional front, Hansika was last seen in the thriller film Guardian.
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