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UFV Theatre presents The Secret in the Wings by Mary Zimm man Directed by Anna Griffith, The Secret in Production students are mentored by UFV Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 the Wings will run from March 19 until production class instructor Parjad Sharifi, pm March 28, 2026. This will be the second technical coordinator Jared Raschke, production of UFV Theatre’s 2025-2026 wardrobe manager Heather Robertson, Friday, March 27 at 7:00 pm season, and its run will be split between and production manager Giuseppe Con- Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 UFV Abbotsford’s Performance Studio, dello. pm and at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Performances will be held in the Perfor- For information on how to Rotary Hall Studio Theatre. mance Studio, Building D, Room 105, get tickets, please follow Presented by the UFV School of Creative UFV Abbotsford Campus, (33844 King visit the UFV Theatre WebArt’s Acting and Production Classes, The Road, Abbotsford), and in the Rotary Hall site, link here.

Secret in the Wings is a masterwork in Studio Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural whimsy by Mary Zimmerman. A vivid Centre (9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack) Contact soca@ufv.ca for inquiries. story woven from several lesser-known Abbotsford Performances: $5 for students, fairy tales, reflecting upon the darker and Follow the UFV School of more dangerous undercurrents of child- $10 standard.

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Chilliwack Performances: $10 for stu- tagram to be informed of future productions and events The student cast features Kira Taves, Sky dents, $15 standard.

Sotos Terrones, Kristen Loewen, Lake Opening night, UFV Abbotsford, Perfor- happening at UFV SOCA. Butterworth, Kayla Therrien, Emma mance Studio (D105): Upcoming Productions to Larson, Tobey Donaghy, Emma Ramsey, look out for in the 2025-2026 Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 pm.

Virge Farwaha, and Alexis Price Season of Theatre at UFV Regular performances, UFV Abbotsford, The student production team includes Directors’ Showcase 2026 Emylee Letourneau, Aaliyah Panchinshin, Performance Studio (D105): April 2026 Marie Brideau, Avery Jantz Krahn, Ryen Friday, March 20 at 7:00 pm Lavoie, Kylie Kearley, Kimberley Perkins, The Directors’ Theatre Hazel Franklin, Aishwin Kaur, Brooke Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 pm Showcase is the final project Hampton, and Alena Kolind.

Regular performances, Chilliwack Cul- presented by UFV Theatre’s tural Centre, Rotary Hall Studio Theatre:

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A temporary fire hall will operate from supporting Council’s commitment to the current AFRS Training Centre on public safety and goal of fostering a Riverside Road while construction of sustainable and safe city. the new facility is underway. Construc- More information on the Fire Hall No. tion of the temporary hall will begin in 6 replacement project is available at April and is expected to be operational abbotsford.ca/city-hall/projects-go/ in the summer. Construction of the new fire-hall-6-replacement.

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The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country upholstery, and a head-up display is an offshoot variant of the Volvo which is well worth the money if you V60 wagon with more ground clear- can stretch to it. Equipment on our ance, body cladding, and an off-road tester included: a beautiful Forest lake drive mode with hill descent control. exterior paint finish and opulent blonde It also rides on a raised suspension ventilated Napa leather interior trim. system and has a wider front and Options on our Ultra tester includrear track. Like its Volvo V60 sibling ed the excellent sounding Bowers it looks sleek, and expensive with an and Wilkins premium sound system exotic premium look about it. Engine ($3,750) Backrest massage front –wise, the 2026 Cross Country offers seats ($1,300) 20 inch Matt Graphite a single choice of a Volvo 2.0L Turbo diamond cut allow wheels, protection 4-cylinder with mild-hybrid assist package and a luggage compartment (B5), producing 247 horsepower and cover. The total price as tested for our 258 lb-ft torque, an eight-speed autoV60 Cross Country Ultra AWD B5 matic transmission. All-Wheel Drive came to $69,960.plus freight and PDI is standard. at $2,780.

The V60 cabin itself is very typical The dash features a Volvo’s latest genVolvo; with a wonderfully bright and eration infotainment system, complete unique upscale Scandinavian design. with the vertically-aligned 9-inch However increasingly Volvo’s minitouchscreen. The V60 Cross Country malist design ethos sees many driver comes standard with Volvo’s Googlecontrols and functions accessed by based infotainment system with a crisp menus and sub-menus inside the indisplay and quick responses. Apple fotainment touch screen.

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Safety is high, with such features such Nothing too bad to write about the V60 as automatic emergency braking, for- Cross Country. It could do with a larger ward collision warning, lane-keeping touchscreen display as app icons can assistance and other features too long look a little crowded on the smallish to list.

9 -inch display. The Cross Country On the road with peak horsepower at is great alternative if you are looking 247 horsepower, there is enough power for a roomy AWD vehicle but can’t to give the Cross Country a decent turn bring yourself to buy a SUV. The V60 of speed. The turbocharged 2.0L four- Cross Country is sleek, graceful and cylinder unit offers smooth accelera- undeniably special – and you won’t tion with mild hybrid B5 boost system, see many around. It is an excellent and it was hard to detect any turbo choice for our Canadian winters with lag. The AWD offers crisp off the line AWD and raided suspension. Just the starts, and the eight-speed automatic thing for getting to the cabin or the ski delivers smooth shifts. Acceleration lodge! With its brilliantly executed premium Swedish design it is well is rated at 9-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds worth the price. Superb in so many with a top speed of 180 km/h. ways.

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3 things to review during your spring reset One reason many of us look forward to treating them as if they’re services you spring is its sense of renewal. Nature starts don’t currently have and ask yourself to reawaken all around us, and there can be which ones you’d want to add. This can a sense that we’re waking up with it. This keep you from skipping over regular extime of year is the perfect opportunity to penses you’ve had for a while and may be re-examine the things that may not always taken for granted. be top of mind. Here are three areas to get Your telecom services. For many of us, started with: internet, TV and phone services are “set Your routines. A good first step for your it and forget it” items. But by not reviewreset is taking a look at your calendar. Go ing them regularly, you could be paying day by day, noting what each one usually for something you don’t use or miss out looks like—for example, consider what on something you’re owed. A spring reset you do in the morning or with any breaks gives an opportunity to re-evaluate what you have, what meal prep looks like and services you have and what you’re getting how you wind down in the evening. Ask from them. yourself if there are things you want to be If you find an issue, such as overbilling, doing but don’t have time for, as well as if a service you were promised but wasn’t there are portions of your days that aren’t delivered or another contract issue, you either happy or productive. Those may be can contact your service provider to fix it. good places to make a change.

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Adopting permanent daylight saving time

‘Spring forward’ on March 8 will be the last time change, ending twice-yearly clock changes

The Province of British Columbia is adopting permanent year-round daylight saving time (DST) to improve people’s overall health, reduce disruptions for families, simplify scheduling and provide an extra hour of evening light during the winter months.

March and November 2026 to ensure a smooth, well-co-ordinated transition to permanent DST. Locations that observe mountain time

There are a small number of communities in eastern parts of British Columbia that observe some form of mountain time instead of Pacific “Every parent knows that changing time. Those regions will not be afclocks twice a year causes a signififected by these changes. However, cant amount of chaos on already busy as a result of Pacific time no longer lives. British Columbians have been changing twice a year, many of these clear that seasonal time changes do well-being and reduces twice-yearly, viders who may require less system communities will be brought into not work for them,” said Premier unnecessary disruptions to the rou- reprogramming, schedule shifts and greater alignment with the rest of David Eby. “This decision isn’t just tines of parents, shift workers, small operational resets every spring and British Columbia. about clocks. It’s about making life businesses, pet owners and so many fall easier for families, reducing disrup- more. I look forward to all of us enFor example, Dawson Creek, which more consistency for planning across tions for businesses and supporting a joying an extra hour of sunlight after observes mountain standard time transportation and technology serstable, thriving economy. I am hope- work and school for many winters to year-round, will be on the same vices ful that our American neighbours will come.” time as most other places in British soon join us in ending disruptive time Columbia in the winter and summer How the change will be made Why permanent DST makes sense changes.” months. Whereas places like CranThe Interpretation Amendment Act, for B.C. brook that observe mountain time, B.C.’s transition to one year-round which is the legal framework that but switch between standard and time zone will begin after the prov- In summer 2019, the Province con- enables the Province to adopt permadaylight times, will be aligned with ince “springs forward” on Sunday, ducted a public engagement on time nent DST, became law in 2019. At the the rest of the province during in the March 8, 2026, when clocks move observance that saw participation time, government chose not to bring winter months, but will be one hour ahead by one hour. This will be the from a record 223,000 people, with it into force in order to co-ordinate ahead in the summer. final time change in British Colum- 93% supporting adopting year-round timing with neighbouring U.S. states bia. People and businesses will have DST. Similarly, across all industry in the same time zone.

Quick Facts: eight months to prepare for Nov. 1, groups and nearly all occupational B.C.’s new time zone, Pacific time, 2026, when clocks would usually be groups, support for year-round DST Recent actions from the U.S. have shifted how B.C. approaches deci- will be aligned with the Yukon year turned back, but now will remain the observance was higher than 90%. round. same. At that point, the transition to Evidence suggests there are many sions that merit alignment, including Pacific time, the name of B.C.’s new benefits to ending the seasonal time on time zones. Making this change From November until March annunow reflects the current preferences ally, Pacific time will match Alberta time zone, will be complete. change, including: and needs of British Columbians, and and other regions observing mounPacific time will be set seven hours more consistency and fewer disrup- helps ensure the province is welltain standard time. behind co-ordinated universal time tions to sleep patterns, school schedpositioned to thrive, even when cir(UTC-7), matching the current offset From March until November every ules, and daily routines cumstances across the border evolve. used during daylight saving time. year, Pacific time will align with Calimore usable light in the evenings in Regulation will bring the amend- fornia, Washington, Oregon and other “We have heard the overwhelming winter, allowing more leisure time, ments into effect after Sunday, March Pacific daylight time jurisdictions. majority of people in B.C. who want participation in outdoor activities and 8, 2026. to end the back-and-forth of seasonal Neighbour jurisdictions like Washconsumer activity Government will work closely with ington, Oregon and California are all time changes,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “This shift of- reduced administrative burden for organizations, small businesses, in the process of creating or enacting fers more stability, supports public small businesses and service pro- and public-sector partners between similar legislation.

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Abbotsford School District Celebrates Excellence at 2026 ABC Awards of Excellence aYbtsPorz skUl izsitRkt vwloN 2026 dy ABC aYvfrzË afÌ aYksIlYNs ‘c Èfndfr pRdrÈn dI KuÈI mnfeI geI

The Abbotsford School District proud- District staff milestones were a highly celebrated outstanding staff achieve- light of the evening, with many individuals recognized for decades ments at this of commitment to educating and supyear’s ABC (Above & Beyond Champorting Abbotsford students. Awards pions) Awards of Excellence, recogwere presented for Years of Service nizing employees who demonstrate milestones including 45, 40, 35, 30, 25 innovation, leadership, collaboration and 20 years, celebrating remarkable and unwavering support for students. longevity and dedication.

With the exception of Years of Service honours, the awards are peer-nominat- A special presentation of the Above and Beyond Care in Action Award ed, a testament to the culture of respect, was made to a group of staff from Yale appreciation and collaboration that Secondary School for their life-saving defines the Abbotsford School District. medical interventions with a student in The program expanded in 2026 to inneed last year, exemplifying extraordiclude 15 award categories, nary care, quick decision-making, and alongside the District’s long-standing compassion.

Years of Service recognitions.

The ABC Awards of Excellence are “Last night we honoured not only part of the Abbotsford School Disthe dedication and creativity of our trict’s broader recognition program nominees, but the lasting impact they that honours employees who go above have on students, colleagues and the and beyond in service of students, colbroader school community,” said Stan leagues and the community, aligned Petersen, Chair, Board of Education. with the District’s values of Respect, “It was truly spectacular to celebrate Trust, Integrity, Community and the innovation, care and collaboration Teamwork.

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borz afÌ aYjUkyÈn dy cyar stYn pItrsn pRogrfm df ihwsf hn, jo AuhnF krmcfrIaF ny ikhf, “bIqI rfq asIN isrÌ afpxy nUM snmfinq krdf hY jo ividafrQIaF, sihnfmËd AumIdvfrF dI smrpx Bfvnf aqy krmIaF aqy BfeIcfry dI syvf ivwc AumId qoN rcnfqmkqf df hI snmfn nhIN kIqf, sgoN vwD Xogdfn pfAuNdy hn. ieh aYvfrz izsiividafrQIaF, sihkrmIaF aqy ivÈfl tRkt dy muwlF—siqkfr, Brosf, iemfndfrI, BfeIcfrf aqy tImvrk—nfl sMbMiDq hn. skUlI BfeIcfry ‘qy AunHF dy zUMGy pRBfv nUM vI mMnqf idwqI. sfzy izsitRkt ivwc ho rhI ies sfl dy ABC aYvfrzË afÌ aYksIlYNs happening across our District. It was a For more on this year’s ABC Awards nvInqf, syvf aqy sihXog df jÈn mnfAuxf dy jyqUaF bfry hor jfxkfrI jF nfmËdgI wonderful night honouring the people of Excellence recipients or to ex- vfkeI Èfndfr anuBv sI. ieh Auh lok hn dI jfxkfrI leI vYwbsfeIt https:// who make our Abbotsford schools plore nomination details, visit https:// jo aYbtsPorz dy skUlF nUM ivlwKx bxfAuNdy hr.abbyschools.ca/champions/hr ‘qy hr.abbyschools.ca/champions/hr. exceptional.” dOrf kro. hn.”

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DR. BAJAJ & ASSOCIATES WELCOME DR. MUKESH KUMAR KRISHANANI

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NEW PATIENTS ACCEPTED

nvyN mrIËF df svfgq hY Dr. Mukesh Kumar Krishanani is a trained Family Physician who has successfully completed the Practice Ready Assessment – British Columbia (PRA-BC) program and has recently joined the Abbotsford community as a Family Physician.

He is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care and fostering lasting relationships with individuals and families in our community.

Dr. Krishanani will be working 5 days a week at the clinic and is accepting new patients.

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Better crane safety protections coming for workers New licensing, permitting will strengthen WorkSafeBC’s oversight of crane safety

The Province is taking action to strengthen communities every day,” said Jennifer Building on this expert advice, the Prov- 373 cranes are operating in the province. protections for workers and enhance crane Whiteside, Minister of Labour. “They de- ince will introduce a new WorkSafeBC In comparison, there are 106 active tower safety with legislation enabling a new serve our commitment and action to ensure crane licensing and permitting program cranes in Toronto, and a combined total WorkSafeBC crane licensing and permit- that every worker in British Columbia can designed to ensure those overseeing crane of 127 tower cranes operating in 11 major ting program. come home safe at the end of their shift.” work meet consistent, high-quality safety U.S. cities. requirements.

Workers who operate cranes in B.C. “Major nation-building projects are mov- Crane Safety Table must be certified and registered with an Safety gaps ing forward in B.C. and the people who In June 2025, the Minister of Labour esoversight body, while others responsible build them must have the best level of Crane operation is high-risk work with for cranes (for example, those who own, tablished the Crane Safety Table, bringing safety we can provide,” said Premier Dasignificant safety hazards, meaning fail- maintain, repair, move, erect, disassemble vid Eby. “British Columbia will be a leader together regulators, industry leaders, laures can have catastrophic consequences. or are otherwise responsible for cranes) in crane safety - with the highest standards bour representatives and technical experts of training, certification, technology and to identify necessary measures to reduce “It is important that we take meaningful are not required to be certified, registered oversight – to protect workers and the risks and improve crane safety. Through measures to help prevent tragedies before or licensed. this collaborative process, licensing and they occur,” said Clinton Connell, execupublic on every project, every time.”

The steps taken on Tuesday, March 3, permitting were identified as crucial steps tive director, BC Crane Safety Associa2026, to strengthen oversight and safety Crane safety concerns toward closing a gap in crane health and tion. “This includes ensuring equipment practices respond to this gap and build on is operated by people with proper training the Province’s landmark investments in During the past five years, safety incidents safety standards. involving cranes in B.C. have claimed the “Licensing and permitting are proven and experience. Licensing and permitting 2025 to double trades-training funding. lives of seven workers. These fatal events tools for reducing risks in high-hazard frameworks are a practical way to manage As part of this investment, skilled-trades have highlighted ongoing safety risks at industries,” said Bryan Railton, business accountability and shared responsibilities certification will be advanced for crane within the industry.” worksites and underscore the need for operators, among others. manager, International Union of Operating stronger oversight and improved safety Engineers Local 115. “By ensuring that More cranes are in operation than ever Working people are at the heart of B.C.’s practices across the sector. only qualified employers oversee crane before in British Columbia. In 2021, there economy. This action is part of B.C.’s “The workers who were killed because of work and operations, we can continue to were 261 active tower cranes on worksites plan to build a stronger economy that is catastrophic crane-related safety failures help reduce the risk of catastrophic failures in B.C. That number increased to a five- founded on safe work and delivers good year high of 409 cranes in 2024. Currently, jobs and opportunities. are deeply missed by their families and before they happen.”

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Minister’s statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, mountains and coastlines, our vibrant reinforce our role as Canada’s gateway ley, hosting the World Cup is a shared Culture and Sport, has issued the fol- cities and welcoming communities, our to the Asia-Pacific. provincial celebration. We are making lowing statement as Tuesday, March 3, innovation and clean economy, and our a strategic investment to ensure the “We want residents and visitors alike 2026, marks 100 days to go until the cultural diversity and creativity. They social and economic benefits are felt to experience the tournament, whether FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver: will see a province confident in who inside BC Place, at the FIFA Fan Fes- in every region, because this is Team “In 100 days, British Columbia will we are and ambitious about where we tival, or at community celebrations B.C., and on our team, no one rides throughout the province. We will the bench. take its place on the world stage as are going.

Vancouver hosts the FIFA World Cup “The world will also see something soon announce watch party locations “One hundred days from now, the 2026. else: opportunity. Through the Prov- throughout B.C. to ensure participation world will arrive on our doorstep. is accessible and affordable for every- They’ll see our stadium. Our skyline.

“This is the largest single-sport event ince’s Look West: Jobs and Prosperity one and announce a legacy initiative Our mountains and ocean. They’ll see on the planet. Billions of people watch- for a Stronger BC and Canada strategy, to ensure the benefits last long beyond opportunity and hope for the future. ing; hundreds of thousands of visitors leveraging the global exposure from the final whistle.

But most importantly, they’ll see our to our province. Seven matches will be FIFA World Cup 26 will open doors played at BC Place. More than 350,000 to increased tourism visits, creating “We are working closely with local people. Welcoming. Diverse. Eager. fans are expected to pass through the jobs throughout the province, and new First Nations and community partners And ready. doors at BC Place. But this moment business investments and ventures that to ensure long-term benefits for Brit- “Together, let’s greet it with confidence is about far more than what happens will impact British Columbians for ish Columbians. This includes dem- and pride. Because this is more than on the pitch. It is about what happens generations. Showcasing B.C. on the onstrating the importance of sport for a tournament. If British Columbia because of it. world stage during the World Cup is physical and mental well-being, and as treats the World Cup not as a 30-day a way to bring communities together spectacle but as a catalyst for the next “When billions of viewers tune in and not just about pride of who we are and and bridge divides. where we live and raise our families, 30 years, it can transform a fleeting thousands visit, they will not only see world-class soccer. They will see it’s using this exposure as a marketing “From Vancouver Island to the Koote- global moment into a durable social a world-class destination with our tool to build new trade partnerships and nays, from the North to the Fraser Val- and economic legacy.”

Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters Firefighters will have improved access and emotional exposure to hazardous research when considering future the provincial government to the health to workers’ compensation benefits and conditions in their work. The changes updates. and safety of all firefighters. This is support services, in recognition of their announced today continues the years the strongest set of protections in the higher risk of developing work-related of work we have done together with Presumptive cancer coverage country, and the BCPFFA will continue cancers. firefighters, to ensure that the supports The Workers’ Compensation Act was to advocate for the health, safety, and “People in British Columbia count on provided by the workers’ compensa- amended in 2005 to establish pre- support for all members.” firefighters in moments of crisis,” said tion system keep up with the changing sumption for firefighters, listing eight Firefighters are still eligible for workcancers.

Premier David Eby. “Whether battling realities of their work.” ers’ compensation benefits for workhouse fires or wildfires, or responding The Province is amending the Fire- The minimum employment period to related cancers that fall outside of the to traumatic events, firefighters go fighters' Occupational Disease Regula- be eligible for the existing esophageal scope of the cancer presumptions. For above and beyond. We're making sure tion under the Workers Compensation cancer presumption has also been reexample, if they develop a cancer not they have support when they need it Act by adding eight cancers to the ex- duced from 20 years to 15 years. on the list or if they were employed for most.” isting list of 18 considered to be occuThese improvements support govern- less than the specified minimum period Eight additional cancers will be added pationally acquired for firefighters. The ment’s priority to build a safe and of employment. to the list of diseases presumed to be cancers being added are: skin cancer, strong economy, ensuring workers who “As fire seasons become longer and linked to the work done by firefight- mesothelioma, soft tissue sarcoma, as ers. The changes will make B.C. the well as laryngeal, tracheal, bronchial, face higher rates of workplace illness more intense, exposure becomes a as a result of their conditions of work greater risk for wildland firefighters,” province with the most comprehensive nose, and pharynx cancers. are better supported. The Province will said Sebastian Kallos, Component 20 coverage of presumptive cancers in If a firefighter develops one of the bring the changes into force as soon vice-president, BC General EmployCanada, applying to more than 15,000 career, volunteer and federal firefight- listed cancers after a certain period of as possible once approved by cabinet. ees’ Union. “British Columbia is one ers, provincial wildfire fighters, fire employment, it is presumed that the “Expanding the list of presumptive of only five provinces in the country investigators and firefighters employed cancer arose from exposure during cancers and lowering the cumulative that provides this coverage for wildby First Nations and Indigenous orga- their employment. The firefighter is service for esophageal cancer ac- land firefighters, and these changes then eligible for workers’ compensanizations in the province. knowledges the risks we face on the recognize some of the risks they face. tion benefits without having to prove job,” said Todd Schierling, president, The provincial government is taking “Firefighters put their lives on the line the cancer is work-related.

British Columbia Professional Fire appropriate steps to support those who for us in our time of need,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour. The Province will continue to look Fighters’ Association (BCPFFA). “It put themselves between fires and com“And they bear the toll of physical at emerging scientific findings and also underscores the commitment by munities.”

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Chief coroner’s statement on Tumbler Ridge Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the decision to direct an inquest into the events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10, 2026: “On the afternoon of Feb. 10, 2026, an entire community was forever changed and multiple families who call Tumbler Ridge home received the catastrophic news that their loved ones had lost their lives.

examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths, assess systemic and procedural issues, and make evidencebased recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future. Importantly, it will involve the participation of the people in British Columbia through a jury of five to seven people.

“My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones. The grief they are “The news that an individual had killed experiencing at this time is unimagitwo adults and six children in a private nable.

The BC Coroners Service will residence and a local secondary school continue to work with the families and quickly spread across national and the community of Tumbler Ridge to international media. With that, came coroner’s inquest to publicly review in the system and support public safety make sure their needs are met and their passionate public discussions about the circumstances that led to nine inin British Columbia when it comes to questions answered. mental health and possible gaps in dividuals losing their lives in Tumbler all sudden, unnatural and unexpected support systems.

“An announcement with more details Ridge on Feb. 10. deaths, and all children’s deaths. about the timing of the inquest will be “It is with this in mind that I have reflected on the BC Coroners Service’s “That is why, pursuant to Section 18 “An inquest will provide an indepen- provided once our investigative phase responsibility to reinforce confidence of the Coroners Act, I am directing a dent and transparent forum to publicly is concluded.”

Making freshwater fishing licences available online in new system For the first time, freshwater fishing streamlined FWID registration process Conservation officers will access and New option for angling guides to licences and hunting licences are avail- and automatic identity and residency verify angler’s FWIDs and fishing register and buy fishing licences for able through the same online system, verification for eligible users. It is a licence details in the field using their their non-resident clients simplifies the process for anglers and ensures they fulfilling requests of the angling com- new login option for WILD users, and mobile application. have the licences they need. provides a quick, secure way to register munity for a streamlined system.

Benefits of integrating fishing licences for and access an FWID profile.

Freshwater fishing licences for the in WILD Recreational fishing licence pre-sales 2025-26 season, which ends March are available in the Wildlife Infor- People who prefer in-person service Streamlined registration and automatic 31, 2026, continue to be available mation and Licensing Data system can register for their FWID and buy identity and residency verification for exclusively in the Freshwater Fishing (WILD) for the 2026–27 season, which licences at FrontCounter BC, Service eligible users is available through the E-Licensing System. starts April 1, 2026. WILD is govern- BC or participating vendor locations.

BC Services Card Account login. ment’s online service that provides a Licence fees for freshwater fishing FWID as proof of fishing licences It provides improved, more secure licences help fund research, conservasecure way to buy freshwater fishing Starting April 1, 2026, anglers will no login options. and hunting licences. tion and education programs, improve longer need to carry a paper or digital It reduces the need to carry a printed angler access and the provincial stockRegister for a Fish and Wildlife ID copy of most fishing licences. Their licence. Only FWID and an ID are ing program through the Freshwater (FWID) FWID and identification will serve needed unless a conservation surcharge Fisheries Society of B.C. An FWID is required to buy a licence as proof of authorization for all basic stamp is required.

Conservation surcharge stamp fees in WILD. Anglers who do not have an angling, classified waters and white A single system to access fishing and provide grants for fish conservation FWID can register to obtain one. The sturgeon conservation licences. hunting services eliminates the need projects through the Habitat Conservapermanent identification number links Anglers must still carry a copy of their for anglers who also hunt to maintain tion Trust Foundation. to the angler’s personal profile in the licence, paper or digital, as proof of multiple profiles and allows them to An FWID is mandatory and will proWILD system. Angler numbers will be authorization for all conservation surobtain required licences in a single vide access to licences for approxiretired after the current licence year. charge stamps. When a conservation streamlined transaction. mately 350,000 recreational anglers All anglers can use a Basic BCeID to surcharge stamp and retention record who fish in B.C. each year. access WILD. People who live in Can- is required, anglers must carry a paper New account recovery options are ada also have the option to use a BC copy of their licence to record their available, and anglers can retrieve for- There are no changes to the fishing gotten FWID by email or text message. licence fees because of this transition.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Supporting tech companies to boost B.C. critical minerals sector New mining and critical minerals testbed launched

As part of the implementation of the Look West economic strategy, B.C. businesses now have new opportunities to test, deploy and scale cuttingedge technology that can support the continued growth of B.C.’s mining and critical minerals sector.

Quotes: Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan – “B.C. has the resources the world is looking for and the skilled talent the world needs. Today’s announcement is an important investment in B.C.’s critical minerals sector – supporting innovation, clean economic growth, and resilient communities. PacifiCan is committed to ensuring that B.C. businesses have the resources they need to grow and contribute to one strong Canadian economy.”

“By putting innovative tools in the hands of B.C. companies, this new mining and critical minerals testbed will fast-track permitting, strengthen supply chains, and develop cuttingedge solutions, creating good-paying jobs for British Columbians, and building a stronger economy here at home,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. “This is our Look Karl Kottmeier, CEO, EMP Metals – West plan in action.“ viders with potential industrial buyers. is designed to accelerate the developProjects at the testbed will focus on: ment, validation and deployment of “Support from Innovate BC’s InteThe first project through the new tesgrated Marketplace program provides tbed will see a partnership between AI and software-enabled productivity cutting-edge technologies in the minsignificant validation and financial ing and critical minerals sectors.

North Vancouver’s EMP Metals and solutions assistance as EMP Metals accelerRichmond-based Saltworks TechnoloThe testbed offers companies the opgies. These companies will work on power supply and alternative energy portunity to demonstrate that products ates the development of our lithium brine resource. This grant strengthens a demonstration plant that will turn solutions to power mines can comply with regulatory requireEMP Metals’ ability to advance a Saskatchewan’s high-quality lithium low-emission vehicles and fleet man- ments which can: made‑in‑Canada solution that is unbrines into battery-grade chemicals. agement help improve permitting and ground- locking the potential of our lithium This technology will boost B.C.’s brine resources. Our partnership with capacity to produce battery-grade traceability in supply chains through breaking Saltworks Technologies and our Projlithium, while supporting high-value, digital credentialling support operations of B.C. mines ect Aurora is moving our Saskatchinnovative employment in the prov- mineral processing focused on innovaewan lithium project to commercial strengthen supply chains and mineral ince, resulting in approximately 18 tion in waste streams, reduced chemireadiness, and ultimately enhancing processing new jobs and 24 sustained positions. cal consumption and value-added domestic critical-minerals capacity, Part of the Look West strategy “British Columbia is home to world- processing reducing environmental impacts, and leading critical mineral technology “B.C. has everything it needs to suc- Created by the Government of B.C. in helping position Canada as a leader in firms,” said Ben Sparrow, CEO, Saltthe clean-energy supply chain.” works Technologies. “Support from ceed on the global stage, including the partnership with PacifiCan in 2023, the BCIM through the mining and critical technology to process valuable criti- Integrated Marketplace is delivered by Peter Cowan, president and CEO, minerals testbed is instrumental to cal minerals like lithium, aluminum Innovate BC and helps B.C. companies Innovate BC – grow this sector and accelerate global and zinc” said Jagrup Brar, Minister test, deploy and scale their innovations commercialization of technology of Mining and Critical Minerals. while de-risking technology adoption “British Columbia is home to some of the most advanced mining and critical developed in British Columbia. This “Through the newest testbed in the for partnering industry customers. minerals technologies in the world, Integrated Marketplace, we’re supproject will generate real-world perThis work supports the Province’s formance data and strengthen Canada’s porting innovative B.C. businesses to Look West strategy for jobs and in- and that innovation is a powerful asset critical minerals value chain, while help strengthen our Canadian mining dustry, which outlines B.C.’s vision for our economy. This new Integrated anchoring high-value engineering, industry and the communities that rely to deliver jobs and opportunities by Marketplace testbed will help local manufacturing, and clean technology on them, while boosting our province’s strengthening the workforce to develop companies move from promising solutions to real-world application ability to access and process the critical jobs in B.C.” a more independent economy. minerals needed to drive innovation by creating a lower-risk pathway for Support for mining and critical miner- forward.”

It includes delivering major projects new technologies to be adopted by als quicker, diversifying markets and key industry customers looking to Helping companies boost Canada’s growing targeted sectors, such as evolve their operations and capabiliThrough the Integrated Marketplace, critical minerals supply technology, aerospace, marine, AI and ties. At the same time, it strengthens a delivered by Innovate BC, B.C. busiquantum, life sciences, agriculture foundational sector for our province, The new mining and critical minerals nesses have access to a new provincewide mining and critical minerals testbed is open to companies located construction innovation, mining and supporting safer, more efficient and more sustainable mining operations.” testbed, which links technology pro- anywhere in the province. The testbed critical minerals.

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Ahaan Panday is like an old-school Saumya on world's best investment romantic hero : Ali Abbas Zafar Actress Saumya Tandon believes fitness is a lifelong commitment and not something to be paused. She asserted to never stop, even with a knee injury, pregnancy, or sciatica. Saumya, who is currently basking in the success of her latest release Dhurandhar by Aditya Dhar, took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images of herself doing aerial yoga, planks, TRX workout,

Ali Abbas Zafar, who is known for blockbusters like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai, is now directing Ahaan Panday in his untitled next project, being produced by Yash Raj Films. Ali feels Ahaan has an old-school romantic hero charm that no one else has from his generation of actors. He says, “What I love about Ahaan is his sincerity. In today’s time, when everything can feel performative and an act, he brings a kind of old-school honesty to his performances, like the romantic heroes we have grown up watching and loving. The camera picks up on that. You can’t act vulnerable on screen, it doesn’t land and he isn’t afraid to be vulnerable which is incredible.” Ali adds, “Audiences have connected with Ahaan because he’s not trying to impress them. He’s simply present in the moment. There’s a softness to him but also strength. That balance is what makes people root for him, especially in love stories.

I genuinely believe he has the potential to become one of those rare romantic heroes who make you feel something long after the film ends.” The Saiyaara star will start Ali’s film on March 30th in Mumbai and then head to the UK to shoot for about 60 days for this action entertainer that also features a powerhouse young actor, Sharvari, opposite him.

'Viewers now ready for women-led narratives

pilates and yoga. Reflecting on her fitness journey over the years, Saumya highlighted how yoga, Pilates and weight training have remained constant in her routine. She wrote: "Over the years.... Yoga, Pilates, Weight training. Never stop. Even with knee injury, pregnancy, saitica whatever situation you are thrown into, just be at it. Your body is the best investment in the world. Women lift weights." Saumya took up modelling assignments early in her career and was the Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up in 2006.

She also appeared in the Afghan serial Khushi in 2008 as part of the international project, where she played the lead of an Afghan woman doctor. She has hosted Dance India Dance for 3 seasons. She co-hosted the Bournvita Quiz Contest, along with Derek O'Brien for three seasons.

Yash Raj Films' Mardaani 3 has extended the franchise's steady box office performance, reaffirming its place as one of Hindi cinema's most durable women- led series. The third instalment builds on the momentum of its predecessors, adding another commercial suc- cess to the banner. At a time when theat- rical conversations are often dominated by larger-than-life male protagonists, Rani Muker- ji believes the response to Mardaani 3 signals that audiences are equally receptive to female-led narratives. "I'm deeply grateful that Mardaani 3 has connected with audiences in such a big way," Rani said. "When

much of the box office conversation re- volves around 'alpha male' characters, this success proves something important that female-led films al- so have an audience. I hope the indus- try recognises this so that we see more such stories being made," she added. With Mardaani 3, the franchise continues its consistent track re- cord, marking another successful chapter in a series that has sus- tained audience interest for over a decade.

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Karan Johar never shies away from speaking about his personal and professional struggles on social media. The filmmaker recently took a dig at actors for lacking loyalty and being insecure. He also called them out for switching agencies despite the immense hard work invested in them and referred to artistes as ‘nobodies.’ The comment comes months after Janhvi Kapoor left DCAA. In a recent interview with podcaster Sarthak Ahuja, Johar described talent management as a thankless job. Without taking any names, he said, “Every two years, people are shifting from one agency to another because they are so insecure that they feel we are time-bound. Nobody is loyal in this business; actors just keep hopping and skipping. So you put two years of your life into a talent and they suddenly move somewhere else — and then they don't like it there and want

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to come back. This is a vicious circle.” Johar went on to call artistes ‘nobodies.’ “Just commission on artists is going to give you nothing because artists are nobodies. They are absolutely nobodies, voh kisi ke nahi hain,” he said.He stated that artist management is all about “handling people, egos, insecurities, and it’s not easy.” “If you look at talent management as a business opportunity, nothing is going to happen. After being in the business for 31 years, I have become zen about success and failure because I feel like my joy and sorrow cannot be the result of my success and failure; otherwise, I will be in an ICU,” he added. It should be noted that Karan Johar’s comments come months after Janhvi Kapoor left his DCAA and moved to Collective Artist Network. For now, Karan’s agency handles actors like Rohit Saraf, Sara Ali Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Rasha Thadani, among others.

More than a decade after Gangs of Wasseypur, Huma Qureshi remains unapologet- ically unfiltered about her journey and choices. The actor, who has built an eclectic body of work with films like Dedh Ishqiya and womenled series such as Maharani, says she has never been tempted by big banners or star power alone. bates around equal pay and work hours, often sparked by voices like Deepika Padukone, are wrongly directed at women. The respons- ibility, she argues, lies with those who created the rules. Women are only now claiming their space For Huma, the only real question is: what am I doing in

this story? She refuses to "just show up, look pretty and leave," insisting on bringing what she calls main-char- acter energy to every set.

E q u a l l y candid about i n d u s t r y inequalities, Huma believes deand de- mand- ing respect. Her recent film Bayaan, show cased at the To ronto International Film Festival, reaffirmed her belief that women's struggles are universal.

Confident and unfazed by trolls, Huma de- clares she knows her worth, stays busy improving herself, and refus- es to let noise distract her from meaningful work.

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- ¡√∆∫ ÁØ√ª Á∆ Â∑ª ‘ª-ÒÛÁ∂ Ú∆ ‘ª, «⁄Û≈¿πªÁ∂ Ú∆ ‘ª ¡Â∂ «¬’-Á»‹∂ Á∆ ’∂¡ Ú∆ ’Á∂ ‘ªÕ «√˪ Ï∂‘Á º ÎØ’√‚ ¡Â∂ «Ó‘ÈÂ∆ ‘ÀÕ «√˪ ˜Ó∆È È≈Ò ‹∞Û∂ ‘È ¡Â∂ ‘ Ú≈ Úº÷ ¡Â∂ ¡√Ò∆ ÍÎ≈ÓÀ∫√ Á∂‰ Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ’Á∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡√∆∫ ÓπÏ ≥ ¬∆ ˘ «¬’º·∂ ¡À’√ÎÒØ ’∆Â≈ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ∫ ¿∞Ȫ∑ ˘ ¡≈͉∂ ’≈Ò‹ ’ØÒ ⁄⁄◊∂‡, ¬∂«Ù¡≈¬∆«‡’ Ò≈¬∆Ïz ∂ ∆ ¡Â∂ ’Ò≈ ÿØÛ≈ ÒÀ ’∂ ◊¬∆Õ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ ÓÀ∫ √’»‡∆ ⁄Ò≈¿πªÁ∆ Ș ¡≈ ‘∆

‘ªÕ ÓπÏ ≥ ¬∆ Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆ Ï‘∞ «Èº‹∆ ‘À, «¬√ Ù«‘ Á∂ «ÏȪ ÓÀ∫ ÷πÁ ˘ ¡Ë»≈ Ó«‘√»√ ’Á∆ ‘ªÕ «¬Ê∂ Á∆ Ì≈Ù≈, √≥√«’zÂ∆, ÷≈‰≈ √≈«¡ª Á≈ ¡≈͉≈ Úº÷≈ √π¡≈Á ‘ÀÕ ‹ÁØ∫ ÁÙ’ √≈˘ Úº÷-Úº÷ «’Á≈ª ”⁄ √Ú∆’≈ ’Á∂ ‘È Âª ¿∞‘ ¡«‘√≈√ Ï∂‘Á º ÷≈√ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈ ‘ÀÕ * ’∆ ’Á∆ “Ï‘∞ ÷»Ï√»” √Ófi∂ ‹≈‰ Á∆ Ú‹∑≈ È≈Ò ⁄π‰ΩÂ∆¡ª Á≈ √≈‘Ó‰≈ ’È≈ «Í¡≈ ?

- ‘ª, ÚË∂∂ ÒØ’ Ó≥È ÒÀ∫Á∂ ‘È «’ ‹∂’ Â∞√∆∫ ÷»Ï√» ¡Â∂ √ÎÒ ‘Ø Âª «˜≥Á◊∆ ¡≈√≈È ‘ØÚ◊ ∂ ∆ Í ¡«‹‘≈ È‘∆∫ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ “ÒÚ √ØÈ∆¡≈” Á∂ √Ó∂∫ Ó∂≈ ¡≈‚∆ÙÈ Âª “‚± È≈‡ ˙ÍÈ” ÎØÒ‚ ”⁄ √∆ ÓÂÒÏ Ò◊Ì◊ «‹À’‡ ‘Ø ⁄π’ º ≈ √∆Õ «’√Ó È≈Ò ‚≈«¬À’‡ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ Á∂«÷¡≈ ¡Â∂ ÓÀ˘ «ÓÒ‰ Á≈ ÎÀ√Ò≈ ’∆Â≈Õ ÓÀ˘ ‡∆Ó ˘ Ô’∆È «ÁÚ≈¿∞‰≈ «Í¡≈ «’ Íz√ Ø ÊÀ«‡’√ ¡Â∂ Ó∂’¡Í Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ ÓÀ∫ ¿∞√ «’Á≈ ”⁄ „Ò √’Á∆ ‘ªÕ «√Î ÷»Ï√»Â∆ Â∞‘≈˘ ¡º◊∂ È‘∆∫ «Ò‹≈ √’Á∆-«Ó‘ÈÂ, Ë∆‹ ¡Â∂ √‘∆ ÓΩ’∂ √≈«¡ª Á≈ √≈Ê ‘؉≈ ˜»∆ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ˘ Ô≈Á ‘À «’ «¬’ Ú≈ ¡≥«ÂÓ √≥√’≈ ”⁄ Ú∆ ÓÀ∫ ÷πÒ º ∑ ’∂ ÙØ’ È‘∆∫ ÓÈ≈ Í≈¬∆, «’¿π∫«’ ’ÀÓ∂ ÓΩ˜Á » √ÈÕ ’Á∆-’Á∆ Â∞√∆∫ «√Î Ë∆ ‹ª ÌÀ‰ ωÈ≈ ⁄≈‘∞Á ≥ ∂ ‘Ø, ’Ò≈’≈ È‘∆∫Õ * √≥‹∂ Ò∆Ò≈ Ì≥√≈Ò∆ È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’È Á≈ ¡È∞ÌÚ «’Ú∂∫ «‘≈?

- Ì≥√≈Ò∆ √ Á∂ ÏÀÈ ‘∂· ’≥Ó ’È≈ ‘ ¡«ÌÈ∂Â≈ Á≈ √πÍÈ≈ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈ ‘ÀÕ “√∆Â≈ ≈ÓÓ” Á∂ Ï≈¡Á ‹ÁØ∫ ÓÀ∫ ¿∞È∑ª «ÓÒ∆, ª ¿∞È∑ª È∂ «’‘≈, Ï‘∞ √Ó∂∫ Ï≈¡Á ’ج∆ Ó‘≈≈Ù‡∆¡È ÒÛ’∆ «ÏȪ ÙØ-Ù≈Ï∂ Á∂ ¡≈͉∆ Í«‘⁄≈‰ ω≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ Ó∂∂ ‹∆ÚÈ Á∆ √Ì ÂØ∫ Úº‚∆ Â≈∆Î √∆Õ «ÎÒÓ Âª ¡≈Ù∆Ú≈Á ‘À ‘∆ Í ¿∞Ȫ∑ È≈Ò ÏÀ· ’∂ «√È∂Ó≈ ”Â∂ ◊ºÒ ’È≈, ¿∞√ ÂØ∫ Ú∆ Úº‚∆ «’√Ó ‘ÀÕ ‹ÁØ∫ ’Á∆ ÓÀ˘ ÷πÁ ”Â∂ Ùº’ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈ ‘À ª ÓÀ∫ ÷πÁ ˘ ’«‘≥Á∆ ‘ª ÓÀ∫ «¬’ Ì≥√≈Ò∆ ‘∆Ø«¬È ‘ªÕ «¬‘ ¡«‘√≈√ ¡ÈÓØÒ ‘ÀÕ * «‘≥Á∆ ¡Â∂ √≈¿±Ê «ÎÒÓ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ”⁄ √Ì ÂØ∫ Úº‚≈ ¡≥Â ’∆ ‘À ?

- √Ì ÂØ∫ Úº‚≈ ¡≥Â Ì≈Ù≈ Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ‹˘È, ÍzÎ Ø Ù À È«Ò˜Ó ¡Â∂ «√È∂Ó≈ Á∂ ÍzÂ∆ «Í¡≈, ÁØÚ∫∂ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ”⁄ Ï≈Ï ‘ÀÕ ÓπÏ ≥ ¬∆ ”⁄ ÚÛ≈ Í≈Ú ¡Â∂ ’ªÁ≈ ÍØ‘≈ «ÓÒÁ≈ ‘À, ª √≈¿±Ê ”⁄ «¬‚Ò∆, ÚÛ≈, √ªÌ ¡Â∂ ⁄‡È∆Õ Í ¡√Ò∆ ÷»Ï√»Â∆ ÁÙ’ª Á∂ «Í¡≈ ”⁄ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ˘ «‘≥Á∆ ¡Â∂ √≈¿±Ê ÁØÚ∫∂ ‹◊∑ª ÂØ∫ ‹Ø «Í¡≈ «Ó«Ò¡≈ ‘À, ¿∞‘ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ Ú’ √‡≈¬∆Ò Úº÷ ‘Ø √’Á≈ ‘À - ’ج∆ «ÎÒÓ CH «ÁȪ ”⁄ Í»∆ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ∆ ‘À, ’ج∆ GE ‹ª AB@ «ÁÈ ÒÀ ÒÀ∫Á∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ ¡Â∂ Íz«’«¡≈ ”Â∂ «ÈÌ ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬’ ’Ò≈’≈ Á∂ ÂΩ ”Â∂ «¬√ ÂØ∫ «˜¡≈Á≈ ÓÀ∫ ’∆ Óø◊ √’Á∆ ‘ª¢

“Â∞≥Ï≈‚ B” ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞‰◊∂ ÈÚ≈˜»Á∆È «√ºÁ∆’∆ √≈Ò B@AH Á∆ √πÍ«‘º‡ ¡Â∂ ‘º√Ó¬∆ «ÎÒÓ “Â∞≥Ï≈‚” Á∂ ¡◊Ò∂ ¡«Ë¡≈¬∂ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ Úº‚∆ ¡Í‚∂‡ √≈‘Ó‰∂ ¡≈¬∆ ‘ÀÕ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º Á∂ «Áº◊‹ ¡Á≈’≈ ÈÚ≈˜»Á∆È «√ºÁ∆’∆ ‘∞‰ “Â∞≥Ï≈‚ B” «Ú⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞‰◊∂Õ ÈÚ≈˜»Á∆È Á∆ ¡À∫‡∆ È≈Ò «¬√ √∆’ÚÒ ˘ «¬º’ ÈÚ∆∫ ¡Â∂ ÁÓÁ≈ Â≈’ «ÓÒ∆ ‘À, ‹Ø ÁÙ’ª Á∂ Ω∫◊‡∂ ÷Û∑∂ ’È Ò¬∆ «Â¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Òª«’ ¡‹∂ º’ ÈÚ≈˜»Á∆È Á∂ «’Á≈ Ï≈∂ «˜¡≈Á≈ ÷πÒ≈√≈ È‘∆∫ ’∆Â≈ «◊¡≈ ‘À, Í Ó≥«È¡≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘À «’ ¿∞‘ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆ «Úº⁄ «¬º’ Ï‘∞ ‘∆ ¡«‘Ó Ì±«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¿∞‰◊∂Õ «¬‘ «’Á≈ ÁÙ’ª ˘ ÓÈØ«Ú«◊¡≈È’ ÂΩ ”Â∂ fi≥‹ØÛ Á∂Ú∂◊≈ ¡Â∂ ¿∞È∑ª Á∂ ÈÀ«Â’ ÓπºÒª ˘ ⁄π‰ΩÂ∆ Á∂Ú∂◊≈Õ ’∆ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «√Â≈«¡ª ¡Â∂ «ÈÓ≈Â≈Úª Á≈? ÈÚ≈˜»Á∆È «√ºÁ∆’∆ : “ÓÀ∫ “Â∞≥Ï≈‚” Á∆ ÓΩ«Ò’Â≈ ¡Â∂ «¬√ Á∂ Ó≈‘ΩÒ Á≈ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ Óπ∆Á «‘≈ ‘ªÕ ‹ÁØ∫ √Ø‘Ó È∂ ÓÀ˘ √∆’ÚÒ Á≈ «Ú˜È Áº«√¡≈, ª ÓÀ˘ ’‘≈‰∆ Ï‘∞ Í√≥Á ¡≈¬∆Õ Ó∂≈ «’Á≈ ’¬∆ Íª Ú≈Ò≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ ÓÀ∫ «¬√ ‡∆Ó È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’È Ò¬∆ ¿∞Â√π’ ‘ªÕ” √Ø‘Ó Ù≈‘ : “ÈÚ≈˜ √ ¡«‹‘∂ ¡Á≈’≈ ‘È ‹Ø ‘ ØÒ «Úº⁄ ¡√Ò∆¡Â Ì «Á≥Á∂ ‘ÈÕ ¿∞È∑ª Á≈ «’Á≈ √∆’ÚÒ Á∂ Ì≈ÚÈ≈ÂÓ’ ¡Â∂ ÓÈØ«Ú«◊¡≈È’ Ó≈‘ΩÒ ˘ «¬º’ Úº÷∂ ‘∆ ͺË ”Â∂ ÒÀ ‹≈Ú∂◊≈Õ” «ÈÓ≈Â≈ ‚≈. ‹Ô≥Â∆Ò≈Ò ◊Û≈ (ÍÀµÈ √‡»‚∆˙˜): “¡√∆∫ “Â∞Ï ≥ ≈‚ B” Á∂ È≈Ò «√È∂ÓÀ«‡’ ¡È∞ÌÚ ˘ ‘Ø Ú∆ Úº‚∂ ͺË ”Â∂ ÒÀ ’∂ ‹≈ ‘∂ ‘ªÕ ÈÚ≈˜»Á∆È Á∆ Ï‘∞ͺ÷∆ ¡Á≈’≈∆ «ÎÒÓ ˘ ’≈Î∆ ¿∞µ⁄≈ ⁄π’ º Á∂Ú◊ ∂ ∆Õ” «ÎÒÓ “Â∞≥Ï≈‚ B” ˘ √Ø‘Ó Ù≈‘ «ÎÒÓ˜ Á∂ ÏÀÈ ‘∂· √Ø‘Ó Ù≈‘ Ò∆‚ ’ ‘∂ ‘È ¡Â∂ «¬√ «Úº⁄ ÍÀµÈ √‡»‚∆˙˜ Á∆ √ªfi∂Á≈∆ ‘ÀÕ ÁÙ’ ‘∞‰ «¬√ √∆’ÚÒ Á∂ ˜∆¬∂ «¬º’ Ú≈ «Î ¿∞√∂ ‘º√Ó¬∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ «Úº⁄ ‹≈‰ Ò¬∆ Ï∂√Ï∆ È≈Ò «¬≥˜≈ ’ ‘∂ ‘È¢

ÓÀ∫ ‘∆Ø È‘ƒ ‘ª : «ÍÃÔø’≈ ⁄ØÍÛ≈ ‘ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ «Ò∆˜ ”Â∂ ÍÂÈ∆ Á∆ Â≈∆¯ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ Ì ”⁄ Ȫ ’Ó≈ ⁄πº’∆ «ÍÃÔø’≈ ⁄ØÍÛ≈ Á∂ «¬È∑ƒ «Áȃ ¡≈͉∆ ‘≈Ò∆Úπº‚ ¡À’ÙÈ «ÏÒ◊ «ÎÒÓ “«Á ÏÒΔ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ⁄⁄≈ ”⁄ ‘À¢ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ ‡Ã∂Ò ”⁄ «ÍÃÔø’≈ Á≈ ˜ÏÁ√ ¡À’ÙÈ ¡ÚÂ≈ Á∂÷‰ ˘ «ÓÒ «‘≈ ‘À, Í ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ ¿π√ È∂ «¬’ ‘À≈È∆ Ú≈Ò≈ ÷πÒ≈√≈ ’∆Â≈ ‘À¢ «ÍÃÔ’ ø ≈ È∂ √Ú∆’≈ ’∆Â≈ «’ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ ’¬∆ ıÂÈ≈’ √‡ø‡ ¿π√ È∂ ÷πÁ ’È Á∂ ÏÁÒ Ú‹Ø∫ “Ï≈‚∆ ‚ÏÒ” ÂØ∫ ’Ú≈¬∂ ‘È¢ «¬√ Á∂ «Íº¤∂ Á∆ Ú‹∑≈ Áº√Á∂ ‘ج∂ ¿π√ È∂ ÏÛ∆ Ï∂Ï≈’∆ È≈Ò «’‘≈ «’ ¿π‘ ÍÁ∂ ”Â∂ ˜± ¡À’ÙÈ ’Á∆ ‘À Í ¡√Ò «˜øÁ◊∆ ”⁄ ¿π‘ ’ج∆ “‘∆Ø” È‘ƒ ‘À¢ «ÍÃÔø’≈ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ ’πfi ¡«‹‘∂ «ÁÃÙ √È, ‹Ø ’≈¯∆ ˜Ø÷Ó Ì∂ √È¢ «ÍÃÔø’≈ È∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ˘ ’πfi Ù≈‡√ Ò¬∆ ¡≈͉∂ “Ï≈‚∆ ‚ÏÒ” ”Â∂ «ÈÌ «‘‰≈ «Í¡≈¢ «ÎÒÓ ”⁄ «ÂøÈ ‹ª ⁄≈ ¡«‹‘∂ ıÂÈ≈’ Ù≈‡√ √È, «‹È∑ª ”⁄ «⁄‘∂ ”Â∂ ’º⁄ Òº◊‰ Á≈ ‚ √∆¢ ¡«‹‘∂ ˜Ø÷Ó Ì∂ ’øÓ Í∂Ù∂Ú √‡ø‡ ¡≈«‡√‡ «Ï‘Â ’ √’Á∂ ‘È¢ «ÍÃÔø’≈ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈ «’ «¬‘ ÎÀ√Ò≈ «√Î ¿π√ Á≈ È‘ƒ √∆, √◊Ø∫ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ ÍÂ Ø ’ÙÈ ‡∆Ó Ú∆ ¿π√ Á∆ √π«º ÷¡≈ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ’≈¯∆ √π⁄ ∂ √∆ ¡Â∂ ¿πȪ∑ È∂ ÷πÁ «ÍÃÔø’≈ ˘ ¿π‘ √‡ø‡ ’È ÂØ∫ ÓÈ∑≈ ’ «ÁºÂ≈ √∆¢ «ÍÃÔø’≈ ¿πÈ∑ª «◊‰Â∆ Á∂ Ì≈Â∆ «√Â≈«¡ª ”⁄Ø∫ ‘À, «‹È∑ª È∂ Ï≈Ò∆Úπº‚ Á∂ È≈Ò-È≈Ò ‘≈Ò∆Úπº‚ ”⁄ Ú∆ Әϱ ͤ≈‰ ω≈¬∆ ‘À¢ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ «¬’ «¬ø‡«Ú¿± ”⁄ ¿π√ È∂ √ͺه ’∆Â≈ «’ ¿π‘ ’Á∂ Ï≈Ò∆Úπº‚ ¤º‚‰≈ È‘ƒ ⁄≈‘πøÁ∆ √∆, Í ‘≈Ò≈ È∂ ¿π√ ˘ ¡øÂ≈Ù‡∆ Óœ’≈ ÂÒ≈Ù‰ Ò¬∆ ÍÃ∂« ’∆Â≈¢«‘øÁ∆ «ÎÒÓª ”⁄ √ÎÒ ’∆¡ Á∂ Ï≈Ú‹±Á ¿π√ ˘ ÷πÁ ˘ √∆Ó ӫ‘√±√ ‘؉ Òº◊≈ √∆, «¬√ Ò¬∆ ¿π√ È∂ ÈÚ∂∫ ¡Â∂ ⁄π‰Â œ ∆ͱÈ ÍÃ≈‹À’‡ª Á∆ ÂÒ≈Ù ”⁄ ¡Ó∆’≈ Á≈ πı ’∆Â≈¢ B@AB ”⁄ «Ó¿±«˜’ ’∆¡ Á∆ Ùπ±¡≈ÂÁ∂ È≈Ò ¿π√ È∂ ͺ¤Ó∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ”⁄ ’ÁÓ º«÷¡≈ ¡Â∂ ‡∆.Ú∆ ÙØ¡ “’Úª«‡’Ø” È≈Ò Í¤≈‰ ω≈¬∆¢ «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á “Ï∂Ú≈⁄ ¡Â∂ «Á ÓÀ«‡Ã’√ «√∂’ÙȘ” Ú◊∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¬∆¢ «ÍÃÔø’≈ Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ ¿π√ ˘ Ì≈Â∆ ¡Â∂ ¡øÂ≈Ù‡∆ ÁØÚ∂∫ «¬ø‚√‡∆¡ª ”⁄ ’øÓ ’È ”⁄ ¡≈ÈøÁ ¡≈™Á≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¡º‹ ¿π‘ ÷πÁ ˘ ÁØÚª ÁπÈ∆¡≈Úª Á≈ «‘º√≈ ÓøÈÁ∆ ‘À¢

Á≈ «¬≥˜≈ ’Á≈ ‘ª : ¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈

Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º Á∂ √πÍ√‡≈ ¡’ÙÀ ’∞Ó≈ È∂ √ØÈ∆ ¡À∫‡‡∂ÈÓÀ∫‡ Á∂ ÙØ¡ “Ú∑∆Ò ¡≈¯ Î≈«⁄¿±È” «Ú⁄ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ È≈Ò ‹∞«Û¡≈ «¬’ «ÁÒ⁄√Í ÷πÒ≈√≈ ’∆Â≈Õ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Áº«√¡≈ «’ ⁄≈‘∂ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª ÏÒ≈’Ï√‡ ‘؉, ‘ Ú≈ ¿∞‘ Ï∂√Ï∆ È≈Ò ¡≈͉∆ ÍÂÈ∆ Á∆ ÍzÂ∆«’«¡≈ Á≈ «¬≥˜≈ ’Á∂ ‘ÈÕ «‡zÍÒ ‡≈√-¡ºÍ ≈¿±∫‚ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ¡’ÙÀ È∂ ’≥‡À√‡À∫‡ ¡≈’≈Ù È≈Ò ¿∞√ Á∂ ؘ≈È≈ Á∂ ‰≈¡ ¡Â∂ ’≈ÍØ‡ ∂ Ú’ÒØ‚ Ï≈∂ Ó˜∂Á≈ ◊ºÒÏ≈ ’∆Â∆Õ ¡’ÙÀ È∂ Íπº«¤¡≈ «’ ¡≈’≈Ù ¡≈͉∆ ÌÛ≈√ «’ºÊ∂ ’º„Á≈ ‘À, ª ¿∞√ È∂ √‡À∫‚-¡ºÍ Á≈ ‹Ú≈Ï «ÁºÂ≈Õ ¡≈’≈Ù È∂ ÍÂÈ∆ È≈Ò ‹∞«Û¡≈ Ó˜≈’ √ªfi≈ ’∆Â≈, ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈-Ó∂∆ ÍÂÈ∆ ’«‘≥Á∆ ‘À, ¡≈͉∆¡ª È≈’≈ÓÔ≈Ï∆¡ª ˘ ◊Ò∂ Ò≈¿∞‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ¡’ÙÀ È∂ «¬√ ˘ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ È≈Ò ‹ØÛÁ∂ ‘ج∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∆ Ú∆ ‹ÁØ∫ «ÎÒÓ «Ò∆˜ ‘∞≥Á∆ ‘À, ¿∞È∑ª Á∆ ÍÂÈ∆ ’Á∂ È‘∆∫ ’«‘≥Á∆ «’ ‘ª, «ÎÒÓ ⁄≥◊∆ ‘ÀÕ ÏÛ∆ ÓπÙ«’Ò È≈Ò ’‘∂◊∆-«¬‘ ·∆’ √∆Õ

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Abbotsford Community Action Team Strengthens Prevention Efforts During Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week As digital platforms and artificial intel- “It’s essential that young people under- as in libraries, coffee shops, and other To further strengthen outreach, the ligence (AI) tools continue to evolve stand the risks they face online and feel public spaces. These resources help team is engaging directly with the Punat a rapid pace, youth are being con- empowered to seek help when some- raise awareness and provide students jabi community by placing informafronted with new tactics designed to thing doesn’t feel right,” said Mandy with the tools they need to seek sup- tional posters within local gurdwaras manipulate and sexually exploit them Aujla, youth worker in the Archway port, while also informing caregivers to reduce stigma, increase awareness online.

Stop Exploiting Youth (SEY) program. and teachers about how to recognize of online risks, and create safer, more This sexual exploitation awareness “Our partners across Abbotsford are concerns and access help. If you are accessible pathways for youth to seek week, the Abbotsford Community working together to ensure students interested in having a display, please help.

Action Team (ACAT) is expanding its receive the guidance and support they contact Mandy Aujla at 604-556-4619. Rise of AI Related Threats efforts to inform, educate, and protect need.”

Bringing Awareness to the Punjabi A rapidly emerging concern is the use youth by bringing vital prevention of AI to generate harmful and inapprogramming into local high schools The local campaign aligns with B.C.’s Community and engaging the broader community provincially recognized Stop the As one of Abbotsford’s largest cultural propriate content used to exploit youth. in conversations about safety and sup- Sexual Exploitation of Children and communities, ACAT has translated key Free online tools have made this techYouth Awareness Week, held this year port. nology widely accessible, increasing from March 9 - 15. Now in its 28th educational materials into Punjabi to the risks faced by young people.

The ACAT is made up of service pro- year, the week highlights the need for ensure families can access clear and viders and community partners who coordinated community action in pre- culturally relevant information.

According to the Canadian Centre for work together to raise awareness of vention, education, enforcement, and “Sexual exploitation is increasingly Child Protection, youth reported 527 and develop local strategies that ad- intervention. affecting members of the Punjabi com- cases of Non-Consensual Distribution dress sexual exploitation. The ACAT of Intimate Images (NCDII) through includes representatives from Archway Throughout the week, ACAT sets munity and often goes underreported. Cybertip.ca in 2025, 19 of which inCommunity Services from programs up displays across the community. International students arriving from In- volved the use of AI – nearly triple the including the Abbotsford Addictions Posters, informational materials, and dia looking to build a future in Canada amount reported in 2024.

Centre, Foundry Abbotsford, and the online resources aimed at educating are particularly vulnerable since many Youth Resource Centre along with students, caregivers, and community face significant financial pressures and Earlier this year, UNICEF also issued a representatives from the Abbotsford members are placed in schools within the urgent need to secure permanent warning that generative AI, technology the Abbotsford School District, as well residency,” said Aujla.

Youth Commission. that can create entirely new content

Minimum wage increasing to $18.25 in 2026

Province’s lowest-paid workers will get raise to keep pace with inflation B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a wage increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1, 2026, in pace with inflation.

to among the highest minimum wages in the country. B.C. has the highest minimum wage among all Canadian provinces.

“Working people in our province are Why increases happen automatically feeling the pressure of inflation,” said each year Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour. “That’s why we acted to bring There were no minimum-wage increases in B.C. for nine consecutive in annual minimum-wage increases, years between 2002 and 2010, or in which have helped paycheques keep 2013 or 2014. up with increasing costs of essentials like food and transportation. This matIn 2011, B.C.’s minimum wage was the ters for everyone, and especially for lowest in Canada, at just $8 per hour. minimum-wage workers, the people Increases during this period did not doing the jobs so many of us rely on follow a predictable schedule. every day.”

The increase also applies to the special Among Canada’s highest minimum The minimum wage has increased minimum wage for app-based ride- wages Types of wages affected by the 2026 hailing and delivery-service workers, alongside broader wage growth in the increase Since 2017, B.C. has made regular, province. Over the past five years, the established in September 2024. gradual increases to the minimum average hourly wage in B.C. has grown The increase taking effect on June 1 Effective June 1, 2026, the minimum wage to give workers certainty and by nearly 26%, increasing from just applies to the general minimum wage. wage for app-based ride-hailing and to give businesses predictability. In over $30 an hour to nearly $38. delivery service workers is $21.89 per 2024, minimum-wage increases were That’s why government legislated The same increase applies to specialprotected in law, with the amount au- predictable minimum-wage increases ized minimum wages, such as the rates hour of engaged time. for resident caretakers, live-in home- Minimum piece rates for hand-har- tomatically tied to the previous year’s tied to inflation, replacing the past apsupport workers, live-in camp leaders vested crops will increase by the same inflation. Over time, these changes proach where workers sometimes went have moved B.C. from near the bottom years without an increase. and piece-rate agricultural workers. percentage on Dec. 31, 2026.

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In loving memory of

Avtar Singh Mahil It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Avtar Singh Mahil, born on May 3, 1945, in Punjab, India. He passed away on February 24, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Avtar Singh Mahil immigrated to Canada in 1972, first settling in Golden, before later making his home in Abbotsford, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and community.

He was a devoted and loving husband to Ranvir Kaur Mahil, a proud father to Anmol Singh Mahil and Simne Kaur Mahil, and a cherished grandfather to his four beloved grandchildren, who brought immense joy and pride to his life.

For approximately 40 years, Avtar Singh Mahil worked as a dedicated farmer. Farming was not merely his profession but his lifelong passion. He found deep satisfaction in cultivating the land and took great pride in seeing the fruits of his labor.

Alongside farming, he had a strong interest in real estate investments, approaching each endeavor with vision, determination, and integrity.

May 03, 1945 – February 24, 2026 He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, deep love for his family, and unwavering commitment to providing for those he loved. His legacy of resilience and devotion lives on through his children and grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Fraser River Funeral Home, followed by Sri Sehaj Path Da Bhog at Khalsa Diwan Society.

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