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B.C. will strengthen biofuel industry with Canadian-content requirements The Province is taking action to B.C. and Canadian biofuel produc- “We welcome the Government of Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum strengthen British Columbia’s energy ers have long felt the impact of the B.C.’s changes to the Low Carbon 5% renewable-fuel requirement for resilience and support local biofuel competitive advantage American pro- Fuels Act and the commitment to gasoline must be met with eligible producers, ensuring cleaner transporta- ducers have over Canadian producers strengthen the Canadian biofuel sec- renewable fuels produced in Canada. because of U.S. subsidies, which have tor,” said Jeremy Baines, president and The renewable-fuel requirement for tion fuels and greater energy security increased under the U.S. Inflation Re- CEO, Tidewater Renewables. “This is diesel is 4% and will immediately be for people in B.C. duction Act. a good first step in levelling the playing increased to 8%. Beginning April 1, “British Columbians deserve a reli- To support B.C. and Canadian biofuel field with imported biofuels that take 2025, the renewable content of diesel able, sustainable and Canadian fuel producers, protect local jobs through- advantage of overlapping foreign and fuel must be produced in Canada. supply,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of out the supply chain and strengthen Canadian policies, and moving toward The Province has been working Energy and Climate Solutions. “By British Columbia’s energy security, the an economically viable Canadian closely with B.C. biofuel producers increasing the Canadian biofuel con- Province is making key amendments to renewable fuel industry. Tidewater and suppliers to develop an approach is committed to being a leader in the that supports the entire industry and tent in our transportation fuels, we will regulations under the Low Carbon Fuels Act that prioritize the inclusion of energy transition, continuing to de- limits price impacts. This aligns with support local producers, protect jobs Canadian biofuels in B.C.’s transporta- velop made-in-B.C. energy solutions, the Province’s commitment to sustainand reduce our dependence on foreign tion fuels. This action will stabilize the creating good-paying jobs in British ability and competitiveness, balancing energy. This action reflects our com- biofuel market and support B.C. com- Columbia and continuing to supply environmental goals with economic mitment to cleaner energy, economic panies such as Tidewater Renewables low-carbon fuels, helping British development, signalling B.C.'s leadergrowth and a resilient future for British in Prince George, Parkland in Burnaby Columbia and Canada meet emission- ship in advancing a cleaner and more and Consolidated Biofuels in Delta. reduction targets.” resilient energy future.

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Federal government invests in shoreline adaptation and restoration for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Erosion and flood protection im- This project includes beach replen- These improvements will protect the Nation’s resilience to climate provements will help preserve the ishment, which will involve con- the shoreline while promoting biosəlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) cept planning and engineering, site diversity, restoring habitat health, change, natural disasters, and exshores after a joint investment of preparation, marine riparian shore- strengthening structural capacity, treme weather events for years to more than $10.1 million from the line planting, and the installation of and improving ecological systems. federal government and the Nation. intertidal adaptation features.

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For 2025, the Nissan Kicks compact FWD starts at $29,229, SV (FWD) Crossover is based on a new stiffer is $30,779. AWD adds $2,000. The platform and has a new 2.0L engine SR Premium AWD is $36,929 plus replacing the previous 1.6L Four cyl- $1,855 Freight and PDE The base S inder and, for the first time, available and SV get a seven-inch instrument cluster. with cloth upholstery, while all-wheel drive (AWD). the SR Premium has faux leather with In the design department, there is cloth inserts. The SV and SR Premium sharp fresh look with LED light strips have 17-inch rims, while the S has 16 flanking the front grille, plus the cool -inch wheels. The SV offers an extra “floating” roof feature. The rear fas- cost Premium Package with panoramic cia receives a new full-width LED sunroof, roof rails, and more. light setup. Overall- this is handsome looking SUV. Cabin updates include All trims include wireless Android an available d 12.3-inch centre touch- Auto and Apple CarPlay; two USB-C screen, more technology options, extra ports up front, while the SR Premium rear cargo space, updated safety aids as has a total of 4 USB outlets. Entertainwell as new comfort and convenience ment and Connectivity can be enabled by the Nissan Connect SM system. options.

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Protector of Hindu Faith

COMMEMORATING SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR SAHIB JEE'S 350TH SHAHEEDI DIVAS Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Jee (9th Guru) 1621 - 1675

Who:

For children in Kindergarten to Gr. 6.

Gr. 7 & older may volunteer.

What:

A 4-day camp of learning and excitement: Gurmat, Sikh history, Gatka, arts & crafts, sports time, daily prizes, certificates, and much more!

Where:

Gurdwara Sahib Kalgidhar Darbar (30640 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford, BC)

When:

Tuesday, March 18 to Friday, March 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Why:

The camp will allow young Sikh children to grow emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

Other opportunities include making friends, interactions with positive role models, Gurmat & Sikh history education, and lots of fun!

Fee:

$100/camper

CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS

Sunday, February 9, 2025!

Campers who register after March 9th will receive a t-shirt later throughout the week.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Parent volunteers needed! Sign up at reception to volunteer for lunch/snacks preparation.

If any family would like to sponsor lunch or snacks for any camp day, please contact the office.

Volunteers Applications are available online (must be in Gr. 7 or higher) Deadline to apply is Sunday, February 23, 2025 (7:30 pm)

DAY 4 (FRIDAY) Bowling Field Trip (Galaxy Bowl)

REGISTER ONLINE: 604-855-0020 info@gurmatcenter.com www.gurmatcenter.com Taking care of our children’s future...

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Abby Traditional Boys Basketball Teams Triumph in Provincial Achievements!

Abby Traditional's basketball program a historic first for Abby Traditional, as finish across all of British Columbia at ditional's basketball program, setting a is celebrating a remarkable season of it is the first time in the school's history the Provincial Tournament. In addition high standard for future seasons. triumphs and growth, as both their Ju- that the Junior Boys team has qualified to their strong performance, they were nior and Grade 9 Boys teams showcased for the Provincial tournament. With an honored with the Most Sportsmanlike Coach Kular expressed gratitude to his exceptional skill and sportsmanship impressive record of 4 wins and 1 loss Team award, highlighting their com- coaching team and the community for throughout their provincial campaigns. at the provincials, the team has demon- mitment to fair play and respect on the their support: "I am immensely proud of strated resilience and determination on court. our players and grateful to coaches like Junior Team Success their journey to success.

Harkiret Mann, whose dedication has Individual Accolades been instrumental in our team's growth.

Led by coaches Jaskaran Randhawa, Coach Abby Kular reflected on the Abby Kular, and Harkiret Mann, the team's journey, emphasizing the trans- Several players from Abby Traditional Together, we are not only building a Junior Boys team at Abby Traditional formative impact of basketball on the earned individual recognition for their strong basketball program but also shaping young men of character." has achieved unprecedented success this school's culture: "Coaching these hard- outstanding contributions: season. They clinched several notable working young men has been a privilege.

Looking ahead, the focus remains on titles, including the Abbotsford Police Our team not only excelled on the court Ekam Grewal: First Team All Star City Tournament Champions and the but also contributed positively to our Manvir Dhaliwal: Second Team All Star nurturing both athletic prowess and personal development among the stuAbbotsford-Mission League Champi- school's athletic legacy." dent-athletes at Abby Traditional. With Harjaap Johal: Third Team All Star ons. Their stellar performance continued Grade 9 Team Achievement the Grade 9 team set to compete in the at the BC Jr Boys Provincials, where Pravin Cheema: Third Team All Star upcoming Provincial Tournament, the they emerged as the Most Sportsmanlike The Grade 9 Boys team mirrored the Team among the top 32 teams in British success of their Junior counterparts, These awards underscore the depth of future looks promising for basketball at Columbia. This accomplishment marks achieving a remarkable second-place talent and dedication within Abby Tra- Abby Traditional.

Sukhman Singh Gill Enters Nomination Race for AbbotsfordSouth Langley Abbotsford-South Langley, BC – federal taxes and supporting policies that is stretched thin, and we need to support our frontline workSukhman Singh Gill, a lifelong resident prioritize Canadian-grown food." ers,” said Sukhman. "Addiof the Abbotsford-South Langley area, Public Safety: Sukhman Singh Gill tionally, immigration policies has officially announced his candidacy is committed to strengthening public for the Conservative Party of Canada’s safety in Abbotsford-South Langley by need to balance the needs of nomination in the Abbotsford-South advocating for stricter law enforcement, our local communities with Langley riding. “I’m concerned about tougher penalties for repeat offend- the capacity of our healthcare what the future holds for our next gen- ers, and enhanced crime prevention and infrastructure." erations, and that’s why I decided to step programs. He is particularly concerned Call to Action Sukhman’s canup and run for MP,” he said. Drawing on about the impact of soft-on-crime poli- didacy represents a fresh perhis deep connection to the community, cies like C-75 and C-5, which have led spective and a strong voice for his experience as a farmer and business to rising crime and unsafe streets. A key the local community. As the owner, and his dedication to creating part of his vision is restoring safety in nomination race intensifies, positive change, Sukhman is committed local parks, ensuring families can enjoy he looks forward to engaging to addressing the key issues that matter public spaces without fear of drug use with residents, listening to most to local residents. or illegal activity. He advocates for mea- their concerns, and working Phone Number: 778-837-3550 sures to reduce open drug use in public toward solutions that prioritize Addressing Local Concerns with a spaces and combat the opioid crisis. "We the people of Abbotsford-South Langley.

Strong Platform need to take a hard stance on these issues To vote for Sukhman Gill in the Conservative Party nomination contest for About Sukhman Singh Gill Agriculture: Sukhman’s roots in farm- to protect our communities and provide Abbotsford-South Langley, you must ing drive his passion for supporting a secure environment for all," Sukhman be a member of the Conservative Party Sukhman Singh Gill is a lifelong resident of the Langley and Abbotsford local farmers. He aims to advocate for emphasized. of Canada. area, a farmer, business owner, and federal programs that promote sustain- Healthcare and Immigration: Sukhman able farming practices, improve market also prioritizes addressing the growing For more information about Sukhman community advocate. With a passion access, and protect valuable agricultural pressure on healthcare services. He sup- Singh Gill’s campaign, visit www. for sustainable agriculture, affordable sukhmangill.ca housing, public safety, and healthcare, land from urban sprawl. "As a farmer, I ports improving access to healthcare by Gill is dedicated to creating meaningful understand the challenges we face, from advocating for streamlined processes Contact the Campaign: change and building a better future for rising operational costs to limited market that allow internationally trained profesWebsite: www.sukhmangill.ca Abbotsford-South Langley. access," said Sukhman. "I want to ensure sionals, including doctors and nurses, to Punjabi translation: Page 21 that local farmers can thrive by reducing work in Canada. “The healthcare system Email: info@sukhmangill.ca PAGE 15

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Abbotsford’s Community Action Team Raises Awareness During Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week As the digital world expands, so do the risks for our youth. This Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week, the Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) is once again raising awareness in high schools in Abbotsford and the broader community about sexual exploitation.

These trends are not only in BC but are seen across Canada. The RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre saw a 15% increase of reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation offences from April 2023 to March 2024 compared to the previous year.

The ACAT is made up of service providers and community partners who work together to develop local strategies that address sexual exploitation. The ACAT has representatives from Archway Community Services programs such as the Abbotsford Addictions Centre, Foundry Abbotsford, and the Youth Resource Centre along with representatives from Cyrus Centre and the Abbotsford Youth Commission.

“Children are online at an increasingly younger age, making it crucial to educate them on online safety,” said Mandy Aujla, youth worker in the Archway Stop Exploiting Youth (SEY) program.

Rising Threats Sexual exploitation of youth refers to any type of sexual activity with a youth in exchange for money, drugs, food, shelter or any other consideration.

Reports of online child exploitation soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as more of the world turned online. Unfortunately, these instances have not decreased after the pandemic and have been increasing year after year. For example, the BC RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation or ICE Unit handled over 16,000 cases in 2023 – more than double compared to 2022.

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"Online predators can easily reach out to young people through the social media platforms they use daily. This means that even the most attentive and caring parents might not realize what's going on," explained Bev Olfert, Executive Director of the Abbotsford Youth Commission.

Community Efforts and Educational Initiatives "Sexual exploitation can affect anyone regardless of gender, socio-economic background, or Multiple schools throughout the Abbotsford demographic."

School District are participating in school-based preventative education on sexual exploitation. How to Help The Abbotsford campaign aligns with the provincially recognized Stop the Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, held from March 3 to 7. Now in its 27th year, this week emphasizes the need for communities to Posters, displays, and online resources are bedevelop strategies for prevention, education, ing employed to educate students, caregivers, enforcement, and intervention to combat the and teachers. sexual exploitation of children and youth.

Initiatives also include educating students on their legal rights regarding non-consensual shar- Parents, teachers, and friends are urged to ing of intimate images. Since 2023, the Intimate watch for signs such as unexplained money, Images Protection Act has made it illegal in cellphones, or gifts in young people. They BC to share or threaten to share such images. should also be alert to indicators like bruises, Resources and support to make a claim and withdrawal, moodiness, or protectiveness about have images taken down are available online at relationships. takebackyourimages.gov.bc.ca.

The Archway Youth Resource Centre continStudents and caregivers can also visit cybertip.ca ues to see a surge in referrals related to online to report incidents of online sexual exploitation. exploitation.

“Youth that have been sexually exploited feel so much shame when they come forward for help. We want them to know that it’s not their fault and that it can happen to anyone. There are trusted adults that they can come to when they find themselves in an unsafe situation,” said Wanda Phillips, supervisor at the Archway Youth Resource Centre.

Anyone who suspects someone is being sexually exploited is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police.

The Archway Youth Resource Centre can also provide support and resources.

Visit Archway.ca/SEY for more information.

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Women’s Health: A Focus on Awareness and Prevention With International Women’s Day on Dr. Caroline Cook, a local family phy- salt & sugar, using healthier oils such health can be a taboo topic in many March 8th, it’s the perfect time to dis- sician at Abbotsford Medical Centre, as mustard oil, avoiding vegetable oils families thus it is important for women cuss common health concerns affecting emphasizes the importance of a proac- and trying to integrate more vegetables to know that seeking help is not a sign and whole grains to your diet can have of weakness but of strength. Talking women, especially in the South Asian tive approach to women’s health: community. Women’s health can often “Women’s health is not just about major beneficial impacts on your heart with a trusted friend, joining a support be overlooked, with many conditions treating illness, but about fostering health. Lastly, try to get your body group, or speaking with a counselor are going untreated or undiagnosed. As strength, resilience, and the power to moving, exercising, whether it is walk- some initial steps anyone can take in Maya Angelou said: “When women thrive. Every woman deserves access ing, running, yoga, or even dancing, improving their mental health. helps to keep your heart strong. take care of their health they become to the care, support, and respect that Bone health is another common issue their own best friend.” Improving care empowers her to live her healthiest Reproductive health is another imporamongst women that tends to be overbegins with us as a community raising life. Preventative care and screening tant topic of discussion. Conditions looked. Women, especially as they get awareness and encouraging preventa- are key to supporting women to take such as endometriosis and polycystic older, are at risk of osteoporosis, which tive care by providing information and control of their well-being before chal- ovary syndrome (PCOS) are common makes bones weak and fragile. South resources to ensure more women can lenges arise. Speaking with your health among women but often dismissed.

Asian women may be at a higher risk get the support and medical attention care provider about age-appropriate Many women suffer from irregular screenings (e.g., mammograms, Pap cycles, painful periods, and fertil- due to low dairy intake and potentially they deserve. smears, and bone density tests), vac- ity issues without considering there less exposure to sunlight which afIt is crucially important that women cinations, and reproductive health is may be an underlying condition. It is fects vitamin D levels. It is important undergo regular check-ups and screen- important for detecting health issues important to have regular check-ups to eat food rich in calcium and take ings. Numerous serious conditions in- early and preventing diseases.” with a doctor to ensure these issues are vitamin D supplement’s if needed. cluding cervical and breast cancer, can diagnosed and managed early on. For Doing weight-bearing exercises such As I discussed in last month’s article, be detected early through pap tests and South Asian women, discussing such as walking can help keep bones strong. heart disease is a major health issue in mammograms. Unfortunately, South topics can be particularly challenging the South Asian community. Though Asian women often face significant due to cultural stigmas. It is important Cultural expectations often lead South it is often seen as something that prito encourage open conversations with Asian women to prioritize their famibarriers to access these services due marily affects men, heart disease is healthcare professionals to help break lies over their own health. While careto lack of awareness, cultural stigmas, the leading cause of death for women giving is important, self-care is just or reluctance in discussing health con- worldwide. South Asian women are these barriers. cerns. Research by Zou et al. (2021) at a high risk for heart disease due Mental health is just as important as as vital. Regular check-ups, healthy highlights how many South Asian to family history, lifestyle, and most physical health, yet it is often not treat- eating, exercise, and mental well-being immigrant women in Canada have importantly, diet. Traditional South ed as such. South Asian women often should be a priority. This International difficulty navigating the healthcare Asian food such as deep-fried pakoras, face pressure to balance, work, fam- Women’s Day, let’s break stigmas, system, making preventative care even buttery dishes like dal makhani, and ily, and social expectations. Anxiety, encourage awareness, and promote

more important. It is crucial to break refined sugars are major contributors depression, and postpartum depression preventive care, because a healthier these barriers and promote regular to high blood pressure and diabetes. are common in the community and are future for women means a healthier Small changes such as cutting back on often stigmatized. Discussing mental future for all. medical check-ups.

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RICK HANSEN DRY GRAD

Celebrating Community Support!

The Rick Hansen Dry Grad Committee extends a heartfelt gratitude to the following businesses and residents for thier generous contributions, ensuring a remarkable night for our 2025 graduates:

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• Anytime Fitness • A&A Truck & Trailer • Bolt Fitness • Clearbrook Dental Co-op • Costco Deep Deol • Dr. Woo Fraser Valley Bandits • Fruiticana Four Seasons Party Rental • •

Garry Bhatal Gill Bakery Goodlife Fitness Gurudwara Baba Banda Singh Bahadar Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib Indian Rasoi Jesse Gill Manohar Bakery

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MD Transport Panta Sweets Pizza Pizza Planet Fitness Popeyes Supplement Store Punjabi Patrika Punjab Welding Rick Hansen PAC Sephora Sipp Chai Sony Dhugga

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Sunfarm Supplement House Supplement King Supreme Cutz Townline Dental Vaishno Devi Mandhir • Zaikas

Without your support, Dry Grad would not have been possible. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated, creating lasting memories for our graduates. Thank you for being an integral part of our community’s success. quhfzy sihXog qoN ibnF, zrfeI gRyz sMBv nhIN sI[ quhfzI idaflqf aqy Audfrqf dI zUMGfeI nfl pRÈMsf kIqI jFdI hY, jo sfzy gRYjUeytF leI sQfeI XfdF bxfAuNdI hY. sfzy BfeIcfry dI sPlqf df iewk ainwKVvF aMg bxn leI quhfzf DMnvfd.

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Investors & 1st time home buyers ALERT! This bright Ground Level unit features 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, spacious living room, dining, kitchen and a big patio. Other features- Rentals Allowed, Shared Laundry, Elevator & much more. Close to schools, shopping, Superstore, Seven Oaks Mall, West Oaks Mall, Mill Lake Park, recreation, public transit, restaurants, coffee shops, parks & easy access to hwy.

Welcome to Gables! Affordable Townhome in West Abbotsford. Shows Great! This unit features 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms, huge & bright living area, dining area, spacious kitchen with tons of storage, good size nook, laundry room, sundecks with relaxing mountain views and amazing evening sunsets. Other features- No age restrictions, Great Neighborhood, Pet Friendly Complex, Tons of Visitor Parking, 2 Parking spots (1 Covered Single Garage PLUS 1 on Driveway), In Suite Laundry, Well Maintained Complex & much more. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, restaurants, malls, parks & easy access to hwy.

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NEW LISTING

3136 CURLEW DRIVE

119 2962 TRETHEWEY STREET

Brooklyn! Built in 2012. This unit features 2 beds/ 2 baths PLUS Den, spacious living room with a cozy fireplace, modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, dining, ensuite laundry & covered balcony! Other features- well maintained complex, 1 underground parking stall, storage, gated entrance, centrally located and much more. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, restaurants, malls, parks & easy access to highway.

NEW LISTING 37 31255 UPPER MACLURE ROAD

Built in 2014, Well kept & well maintained Town home in West Abbotsford. This home features 3 bedrooms/ 3 bathrooms PLUS 1 Den with a nice floor plan. Main floor features cozy living room, modern kitchen concept with quartz counter tops & tons of storage, dining area, powder room & a sunny sundeck for entertainment. Top floor has 3 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an ensuite in the master Plus 1 Den. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, malls, parks, restaurants, public transit & easy access to highway.

Corner Unit- LakePointe Villas! Welcome to this Great well maintained complex with massive units. This Huge Rancher w/bsmt style home features 3 beds/3 baths with an ensuite & walk in closet in the master, huge living big storage room for your extras. Other features- Corner unit, 3 Fireplaces, tons of windows, double garage, big sunny sundeck, walkout basement to patio & backyard, visitor parking just beside this unit, relaxing fountain by the entrance, recreation center & much more. No age restrictions! Close to schools, shopping, recreation, malls, parks, public transit & freeway.

Very attractive 2 storey house on large 6000 sq. ft. level lot. 3 large bedrooms upstairs/ 3 bath (2 pcs powder on the main) Fenced in backyard and your inviting covered deck will be amazing for entertaining. Air conditioning & 2 fireplaces lend to the coziness in this home. Laundry on main & den. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, restaurants, High Street Mall, Auto mall, Walmart, pubs, parks, public transit & easy access to hwy. You'll love it this one and want to call it home!!

Cascade Green! Neat & Clean Corner Ground Level Unit.

Affordable and great starter home in a friendly neighborhood which is perfect to raise your kids. 2 Bedrooms/ 2 full bathrooms with an ensuite in the master, good size living space, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, laundry room & a balcony. Some of the updates are new laminate flooring, new paint, new blinds, new dishwasher, new washer, new ceiling lights in the living area, new Gas Fireplace. Close to all levels of schools, shopping, stadium, malls, recreation, public transit & parks. Easy to show.

Welcome to Hartwell at Westridge! This unit features 3 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an en suite in the master, modern open kitchen layout with granite counter tops & tons of storage, dining area, bright living room, sunny sundeck to relax plus 3 Parking Spots (Garage/ Double Tandem & Driveway). Rentals allowed; this is a great buy for first time buyers, investors or anyone looking for great value. The clubhouse features a full gym, fitness center, hot tub, pool, pet wash, floor hockey rink and MORE!! Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, parks, trails, High Street Mall & easy access to highway.

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

6254 142B STREET

3156 MALLARD STREET

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14 31450 SPUR AVENUE

2930 E OSPREY DRIVE

This residence is located in a secluded cul-de-sac, offering peace of mind for families with children playing outside. Some renovations for the kitchen include new cabinets and a kitchen island. Inside, there's over 2100 square feet of living space, comprising 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main floor boasts a separate living room, family room, a generous bedroom, powder room, and kitchen. Upstairs, there are four more sizable bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. The standout feature of this property is undoubtedly its spacious private backyard. The location is fantastic and puts you within walking distance to all three levels of schools, parks, High Street mall, Sikh Temple, and Highway 1!

NEW LISTING

2046 MAJESTIC CRESCENT

SO LD

2019 Quality Built with modern concept Townhome in West Abbotsford. This unit features 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an ensuite in the master. Main floor features- bright living area, open kitchen & dining layout, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops & tons of storage and a relaxing sunny sundeck. Upper floor has 2 good size bedrooms/ 1 bathroom. Lower floor has a laundry area & 1 bathroom. Other features- 2 parking spots (Single

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GREAT LOCATION !!! West Abbotsford. This Rancher Style Ground Floor townhome features 3 bedrooms/ 2 full bathrooms with an ensuite in the master, spacious living room, dining area, kitchen with tons of storage, laundry room & a patio to relax. Well maintained complex, spacious unit, family friendly neighborhood, tons of visitors parking & much more. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, public transit, parks, trails, High Street Mall, restaurants, Cineplex & easy access to highway.

2 Storey w/basement home in West Abbotsford. This home features 6 beds/ 4 baths & a nice backyard for entertainment. Main floor features- welcoming foyer, spacious living area, dining, kitchen with tons of storage, bright family room, nook, powder & laundry room. Top floor has 4 spacious bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms with an ensuite in the master. Basement has big living area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, storage area & has a separate entrance from outside. Close to schools, shopping, recreation, parks, malls, public transit, Cineplex, trails, restaurants and easy access to highway.

High Quality Built Family Home in Sullivan Heights. This home features 8 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms. Main floor features- welcoming foyer, spacious living area with high ceiling, dining, family room, kitchen with a big island in the middle and tons of storage, pantry, spice kitchen, 1 bedroom, full bath. Upstairs features- 4 beds & 3 baths. Downstairs features- 2 bedrooms suite Plus 1 bedroom suite as great mortgage helpers. Close to Schools, Restaurants, Shopping, Recreation, Public Transit, Bell Performance Centre and much more.

Big lot with potential to subdivide and rezone under Urban 3 -infill (Potential to Build Two Homes). Please check with city hall for the possibility. Central Abbotsford, fully updated solid home has Living Room, Family Room, Big Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Dining Area, 5 bedrooms, 3 Bath, Rec Room, Hold for future development or subdivide now.

Extra wide driveway for RV parking, Oversize garage, very easy faster access to Highway-1. Great spectacular view of Mt. Baker and a range of beautiful mountains.

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PRICE $3,999,999 - LOCATION, LOCATION! - 10 Acres with Renovated Home - 7 Acres Planted in Calypso Blueberries - Large outbuildings for Income Potential - MOTIVATED SELLER!

PRIME LOCATION!!! Total of 9.85 Acres, approx. 7 acres professionally planted in new Calypso Blueberries! Nicely updated well maintained home with a large living room & formal dining room, updated kitchen with newer appliances & breakfast nook. 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms upstairs & powder bathroom on main. Bonus bedroom or office on the main with a large size mudroom/laundry room. Massive rec room below & remaining space is unfinished & ready for your ideas, can easily be suited with the existing separate entry. 2 Large barns 40x356, with 9ft ceiling previously broiler barns, 600 AMPS single phase tons of power, possibilities for some great income! Storage shed for your toys or machinery & old farmhouse barn waiting to be brought back to life! This is a unique property with loads of potential don't miss out!

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FRASER RIVER COMMUNITY CREMATORIUM SOCIETY 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 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on April 6, 2025, Time: 4:00 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 7, 2024 5.1 Business arising out of previous AGM minutes.

6. Report of the Directors regarding the operation of the Society – President 7. Financial Statement year 2024, Consideration and approval – Treasurer 8.

New Business Election of directors

9. Adjournment of Meeting.

DATED Feb 28, 2025.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fraser River Community Crematorium Society, 2061 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford BC V2S 6AS

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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..

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.

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.

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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B.C. appoints four new Provincial Court judges ibRitÈ kolMbIaf srkfr ny inaF qwk phuMc df smrQn krn leI cfr nvyN pRoivMÈIal kort jwj inXukq kIqy hn.

The Government of British Columbia side, and his father is Norwegian. He nvyN jwj ieh hn: yÈn kIqI aqy 2010 ivwc bIsI bfr ivwc has appointed four new Provincial is a hereditary Chief, with the name bulfieaf igaf. Ausny muwK qOr ‘qy AuwqrI Court judges to support access to Skawill, which translates to big rock eyrIafnf vfrz (28 mfrc, 2025 qoN lfgU); vYnkUvr tfpU ‘qy iewk vkIl vjoN aiBafs in the middle of the river. He graduated justice. from University of Victoria in 1998 jymË hYnrI (21 mfrc, 2025 qoN pRBfvI); kIqf hY. inwjI pRYkits ivwc, 2010 aqy The new judges are: and was called to the B.C. bar in 2010. bRfien zfeIbvfz (21 mfrc, 2025 qoN 2018 dy ivckfr, Ausny aprfiDk rwiKaf, pirvfrk kfnUMn aqy bfl-surwiKaf mfmilaF Ariana Ward (effective March 28, He has primarily practised as a lawyer lfgU); aqy on north Vancouver Island. In private ‘qy iDafn kyNdrq kIqf. 2018 aqy 2022 2025); practice, between 2010 and 2018, he mfeIlIn zI guËmYn (28 mfrc, 2025 qoN dy ivckfr, Auh kYNpbYl ndI ivwc mfipaF James Henry (effective March 21, focused on criminal defence, fampRBfvI) dy kfnUMnI kyNdr leI pRbMD vkIl sI. julfeI 2025); ily law and child-protection matters.

2022 qoN, Ausny lIgl eyz bIsI ivwc pRbMDn Brian Dybwad (effective March 21, Between 2018 and 2022, he was the afirafnf vfrz ny ò÷ sflF qoN kfnUMn dI vkIl dy ahuidaF ‘qy kMm kIqf hY. 2015-17 managing lawyer for the Parents Legal pRYkits kIqI hY. eIrfn ‘c jnmy vfrz kYnyzf 2025); and Centre in Campbell River. From July jfx qoN pihlF amrIkf cly gey sn. lfa qoN, Auh kYNpbYl irvr bfr aYsosIeyÈn df Mylene de Guzman (effective March 2022, he has held managing lawyer skUl dI pVHfeI pUrI krn qoN bfad, Auh pRDfn sI, ibRitÈ kolMbIaf lfa ieMstIicAUt 28, 2025). positions at Legal Aid BC. From 2015kRfAUn kfAUNsl bx geI. 1996 qoN, vfrz ivwc vwzy pwDr ‘qy mYNbr sI, aqy 2022 aqy 17, he was the president of the Camp2024 ivwc ibRitÈ kolMbIaf dI lfa susfietI Ariana Ward has practised law for 27 bell River Bar Association, member ny bIsI pRosIikAUÈn srivs (bIsIpIaYs) dy bYNcr vjoN cuixaf igaf sI. years. Born in Iran, Ward moved to at large at the British Columbia Law dy lgBg hr Kyqr ivwc kMm kIqf hY. the United States before immigratInstitute, and in 2022 and 2024 was 2008-17 qoN, Ausny bIsIpIaYs leI vIkYNz mfeIlIn zI guËmYn df jnm iPlIpInË ing to Canada. After completing law elected as a bencher of the Law Society Ëmfnq kRfAUn vjoN kMm kIqf. 2018 qoN, Auh ivwc hoieaf sI. Auh ਓntfrIਓ clI geI school, she became Crown counsel. of British Columbia. tRfiel kfAUNsl vjoN kMm kr rhI hY. svdyÈI ijwQy Ausny ivMzsr XUnIvristI ivwc pVHSince 1996, Ward has worked in almost every area of the BC Prosecution Mylene de Guzman was born in the sulHf leI vcnbwD, Auh AuwqrI vYnkUvr dI feI kIqI aqy 1995 ivwc afpxI kfnUMn dI Service (BCPS). From 2008-17, she Philippines. She immigrated to Ontario svdyÈI sËf adflq ivwc slfhkfr rhI hY. izgrI pRfpq kIqI. gRIg, skYgn aqy kYnyzI worked for the BCPS as weekend bail where she attended the University of kfnUMnI BfeIcfry ivwc vfrz dy Xogdfn ivwc ivKy, Ausny afpxy kYrIar dy iËafdfqr smyN Crown. Since 2018, she has worked as Windsor and obtained her law degree XUbIsI mUt kort pRogrfm ivwc jwj krnf aqy leI inAU vYstimMstr aqy PryËr vYlI ivwc trial counsel. Committed to Indigenous in 1995. Articling at Greig, Skagen & zgls kflj ivwc iewk sYÈnl ieMstRktr pirvfrk kfnUMn dy vkIl vjoN kMm kIqf hY. reconciliation, she has been counsel in Kennedy, she has worked as a family vjoN kMm krnf Èfml hY ijwQy Ausny aprfiDk North Vancouver’s Indigenous sen- law lawyer in New Westminster and inaF, svdyÈI lokF aqy lfa kors dI jfx- Ausny òúñõ ivwc pirvfrk kfnUMn ivcoly aqy ivcoly vjoN afpxI mfnqf pRfpq kIqI. tencing court. Ward’s contributions to the Fraser Valley for most of her career. pCfx pVH f eI. Auh afpxy aiBafs df 20٪ ivklpk ivthe legal community include judging She obtained her accreditation as a family law mediator and arbitrator in in the UBC Moot Court program and jymË hYnrI nUM meI 1996 ivwc bI[sI[ bfr vfd inptfry leI smripq krdI hY. Auh working as a sessional instructor at 2015. She devotes 20% of her practice ivwc bulfieaf igaf sI. Auh òúñ÷ qoN kRfAUn aYksYs pRo bono vkIlF dI sUcI ivwc hY, kfnUMnI Douglas College where she taught to alternative dispute resolutions. She kfAUNsl vjoN kMm kr irhf hY. ies qoN pihlF klIinkF ivwc Bfg lY rhI hY aqy ivcolgI an Introduction to Criminal Justice, is on the roster of Access Pro Bono kr rhI hY. zI guËmYn amIsI ikAUrI PrYNIndigenous People and the Law course. lawyers, participating in legal clinics 20 sfl qwk Ausny srI aqy PryËr vYlI and conducting mediations. De Guz- ivwc bcfa pwK dy vkIl vjoN kMm kIqf. Auh ziÈp sosfietI df mYNbr vI hY, jo kfnUMnI James Henry was called to the B.C. man is also a member of Amici Curiae pirvfr dy afpxy dfdf dy pwK ivwc mYits hY, klIinkF leI mihmfn bulfry aqy lYkcrfr bar in May 1996. He has been working Friendship Society, participating as a aqy novf mYits hYrItyj aYsosIeyÈn dy borz vjoN Bfg lYNdf hY. Ausny kfnUMnI BfeIcfry ivwc as Crown counsel since 2017. For 20 guest speaker and lecturer for legal afÌ zfierYktrË df mYNbr hY aqy syvf inBf iewk vlMtIar vjoN kMm kIqf hY, kfrjkfrI years before that, he worked as defence clinics. She has worked as a volunBUimkfvF inBfeIaF hn, ijs ivwc 2022 counsel in Surrey and the Fraser Val- teer in the legal community, taking on irhf hY. 2020 ivwc, Auh ieMzIjIns pRoley. He is Métis on his grandfather’s executive roles, including president sIikAUÈn srivs irsors gruwp ivwc Èfml ivwc inAU vYst bfr aYsosIeyÈn dy pRDfn vI side of the family, and is a member of of the New West Bar Association in ho igaf. 2022 ivwc, AusnUM srI dPqr Èfml hn. Auh kYnyzIan bfr aYsosIeyÈn and served on the board of directors 2022. She is the first vice-president of ivwc 50 qoN vwD vkIlF dI smF-sfrxI dI dI pihlI Aup pRDfn hY. of the Nova Metis Heritage Associa- the Canadian Bar Association. ingrfnI krn vfly pRbMDkI kRfAUn kfAUNsl ieh inaFiek inXukqIaF vwK-vwK kfrkF’ tion. In 2020, he joined the Indigenous vjo N inXu k q kIqf igaf sI. qy ivcfr krky kIqIaF jFdIaF hn, ijvyN Prosecution Service Resource Group. These judicial appointments are made by considering various factors, such as bRfien zfeIbvfz afpxI mF dy pwK ivwc ik adflq dIaF ËrUrqF, inaFpfilkf dI In 2022, he was appointed as administhe court's requirements, the diversity trative Crown counsel overseeing the sYtOlt-igtksn rfÈtr df mYNbr hY, aqy iviBMnqf aqy AumIdvfrF dI muhfrq dy Kyqr. scheduling of more than 50 prosecu- of the judiciary and the candidates’ Ausdf ipqf nfrvy df hY[ Auh iewk vMÈvfdI ieh inXukqIaF ibRitÈ kolMbIaf ivwc hr areas of expertise. The appointments tors in the Surrey office. show the Province’s continued dedica- muKI hY, ijsdf nfm skfivl hY, ijsdf arQ iksy leI inaF qwk inrpwK phuMc nUM XkInI Brian Dybwad is a member of the Tse- tion to ensuring fair access to justice ndI dy ivckfr vwzI cwtfn hY. Ausny 1998 bxfAux leI sUby dy inrMqr smrpx nUM ivwc ivktorIaf XUnIvristI qoN gRYjUe- drsfAuNdIaF hn. tault-Gitxsan Nation on his mother’s for everyone in British Columbia.

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                                                                                                                   

                                                                                      

      

                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                  

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                                                                                                                                                 

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«È«’Â≈ ÁºÂ≈ È∂ «Îº‡ «‘‰ Á∂ “«‡Í√” Áº√∂ «È«’Â≈ ÁºÂ≈ «Î‡ÈÀµ√ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ’≈Î∆ ◊≥Ì∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ «¬º’ ÙΩ’∆È ÁΩÛ≈’ ‘À ‹Ø «Í¤Ò∂ A@ √≈Òª ÂØ∫ ÓÀ≈ÊÈ «Úº⁄ Ì≈◊ ÒÀ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ ÍzÙ√ ≥ ’ª ˘ Áº«√¡≈ «’ «’Ú∂∫ «Îº‡ «‘‰≈ ‘ÀÕ «Î‡ÈÀµ√ ˘ ¡≈͉≈ ‹˘È Ó≥ȉ Ú≈Ò∆ «È«’Â≈ ÂØ∫ ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞√ Á∆ ‚≈¬∆‡ Ï≈∂ Íπº«¤¡≈ «◊¡≈ ª ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ‹ÁØ∫ ÂØ∫ ÓÀ∫ «√‘ÂÓ≥Á ‹∆ÚÈ ÙÀÒ∆ ¡Í‰≈¬∆ ‘À, ÓÀ∫ Ï‘∞ √’≈≈ÂÓ’ Ó«‘√»√ ’ ‘∆ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ∫ «Í¤Ò∂ AC √≈Òª ÂØ∫ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ «Úº⁄ «¬√ Á≈ Í≈Ò‰ ’ ‘∆ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ˘ «¬‘ Áº√Á∂ ‘ج∂ Ï‘∞ Ó≈‰ Ó«‘√»√ ‘Ø «‘≈ ‘À «’ ÓÀ∫ «Í¤Ò∂ AC √≈Òª «Úº⁄ «¬≥√‡À∫‡ ȱ‚Ò˜ ˘ È‘∆∫ ¤»«‘¡≈ ‘À ’ج∆ Ú∆ ÓÀ◊∆ È‘∆∫ ÷≈Ë∆ ‘ÀÕÀ ÓÀ∫ ¡«‹‘∆¡ª ⁄∆˜ª ÂØ∫ Í‘∂˜ ’∆Â≈ ‘À Ì≈Ú∂∫ ¿∞‘ «’≥È∂ Ú∆ ⁄≥◊∂ ‘؉ Á≈ Á≈¡Ú≈ ’Á∂ ‘È, ¿∞‘ Ô’∆È∆ ÂΩ ”Â∂ ’∞fi √Óº«√¡≈Úª ÍÀÁ≈ ’È◊∂, ¿∞‘ ¤∂ Ó‘∆«È¡ª ‹ª ÁØ √≈Òª Ò¬∆ Ó∂∆ ÷π≈’ Á≈ «‘º√≈ È‘∆∫ ω √’Á∂ ‘ÈÕ «È«’Â≈ ‹ÒÁ∆ ‘∆ √ÀÎ ¡Ò∆ ÷≈È ¡Â∂ ‹ÀÁ∆Í ¡‘Ò≈Ú Á∂ È≈Ò ≈Ó Ó≈ËÚ≈È∆ Á∆ “«‹¿±Ò Ê∆Δ ¡Â∂ “«Á Ú∂«’≥◊ ¡≈Î ¬∂ È∂ÙÈ” ”⁄ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆¢

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«ÁÒ‹∆ È∂ «˜≥Á◊∆ ”⁄ ¡º◊∂ Úˉ Á≈ Ó≥Â Áº«√¡≈ Í≥ ‹ ≈Ï∆ ◊≈«¬’ «ÁÒ‹∆ Áπ √ ªfi È∂ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ ”⁄ √ÎÒÂ≈ Á≈ Ó≥Â ÒØ’ª È≈Ò √ªfi≈ ’∆Â≈ ‘À, ‹Ø ÏÛ≈ «ÁÒ⁄√Í ‘ÀÕ «¬√ √Ï≥Ë∆ «¬≥√‡≈◊z≈Ó ”Â∂ «ÁÒ‹∆ È∂ ’∞fi Î؇¡ Ø ª √ªfi∆¡ª ’∆Â∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ ¿∞‘ ÒßÏ∂ ¡Â∂ Â≥◊ √Â∂ ”⁄ ÷Û∑≈ ‘À, «‹√ Á∂ ÁØÚ∂∫ Í≈√∂ Áº÷ ‘ÈÕ «¬È∑ª È≈Ò ’ÀÍÙÈ «Úº⁄ ¿∞√ È∂ «Ò«÷¡≈ ‘À , ““«˜≥ Á ◊∆ Ï‘∞  ¤Ø ‡ ∆ ‘À.....«√¯ «¬≥È≈ ‘∆ ¡≈÷Ø “‡ÀÈÙÈ «ÓºÂª ˘ ‘À È∆” ¡Â∂ ¡º ◊ ∂ ÚËØ Õ ””

◊≈«¬’ ÚºÒØ∫ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ √ªfi∂ ’∆Â∂ Ú∆‚∆˙ ¡È∞√≈ ¿∞‘ ’ÀÎ∂ «Úº⁄ ÏÀ·≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ Ú∆‚∆˙ Á∂ «Íº¤∂ ¿∞√ Á≈ ◊∆ “Ú≈‡” ⁄ºÒ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ ◊≈«¬’ È∂ ’ÀÍÙÈ «Ò÷∆ ‘À, ““ÒØ’ª È∂ ’∆ ’«‘‰≈? ÓÀ˘ ’Ω¯∆ È≈Ò «Í¡≈ ‘ÀÕ”” «ÁÒ‹∆ È∂ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ «Úº⁄ Á∂Ù Ì «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉≈ √≥◊∆ ‡» ∞ Óπ’Ó ≥ Ò ’∆Â≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ÂØ∫ «ÏȪ ¿∞√ Á∆ ¡◊Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “Í≥‹≈Ï IE” Ú∆ «Ò∆˜ ‘؉ Ú≈Ò∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ ÓÈ∞º÷∆ ‘º’ª Ò¬∆ ÒÛÈ Ú≈Ò∂ ‹√Ú≥ «√≥ÿ ÷≈ÒÛ≈ ”Â∂ ¡≈Ë≈« ‘ÀÕ

«¬º’ √ø√«¥Â Óπø‚≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘À : ¡Á≈ ÙÓ≈ ¡Á≈ ÙÓ≈, «‹√ È∂ «‘øÁ∆ «ÎÒÓª Á∂ È≈ÒÈ≈Ò Â≈«ÓÒ ¡Â∂ Â∂Ò◊± «ÎÒÓª «Úº⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ¡Á≈’≈∆ È≈Ò ÒØ’ª Á≈ «ÁÒ «‹ºÂ «Ò¡≈ ‘À, È∂ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ «Úº⁄ ÷πÒ≈√≈ ’∆Â≈ ‘À «’ ¿π√˘ «¬º’ ÒÛ’∂ «Úº⁄ «’‘Û≈ ◊π‰ √Ì ÂØ∫ ÚºË ¡≈’Ù’ Òº◊Á≈ ‘À¢ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ «ÎÒÓ “≈‹≈ «‘øÁπ√Â≈È∆” Á∂ ◊∆ “¡≈¬∂ ‘Ø Ó∂∆ «˜øÁ◊∆ ÓÀ∫” Á∆ ÍÀ‚ Ø ∆ “¡≈¬∂ ‘Ø Ó∂∆ «˜øÁ◊∆ ÓÀ∫ ÂπÓ ÙÀÂ≈È ÏÈ ’∂” Á∆ ÍÀØ‚∆ ’È Ú≈Ò∆ ¡Á≈ È∂ ’ÀÍÙÈ ”⁄ «Ò«÷¡≈ “ÙÀÂ≈È Ì∂‹Ø ¡Â∂ «Í¡≈

ÎÀÒ≈˙” ˘ “ÏÀº‚ Ïπ¡≈¬∂˜” «ÏÒ’πÒ Ú∆ Í√øÁ È‘ƒ ‘À¢ ¡≈͉∂ “ÍÎÀ’‡ ÓÀÈ” Ï≈∂ ◊ºÒ ’Á∂ ‘ج∂, ¡Á≈ È∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ˘ Òº◊Á≈ ‘À «’ «¬º’ ¡≈ÁÓ∆ «Úº⁄ √Ì ÂØ∫ ¡≈’Ù’ ◊π‰ «¬‘ ‘À «’ ¿π‘ ¡≈͉≈ ¯ØÈ º÷ √’Á≈ ‘À ¡Â∂ ‘≈˜ ‘Ø √’Á≈ ‘À¢ ÓÀ˘ “Ïπ∂ Óπø‚∂” «ÏÒ’πÒ Ú∆ Í√øÁ È‘ƒ ‘È, «‹Ú∂∫ «’ ÓÀ˘ Ó≈Û≈ ÷≈‰≈ Í√øÁ È‘ƒ ‘À¢ ÓÀ˘ ⁄ø◊∂ √πÌ≈¡ Ú≈Ò∂ Óπø‚∂ Í√øÁ ‘È¢‹∂’ ¿π‘ Ó∂∂ ⁄π‡’«Ò¡ª ”Â∂ ‘º√Á≈ ‘À, ª ¿π‘ «ÙÂ∂ «Úº⁄ ÷πÙ ‘ØÚ∂◊≈! Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆, «¬º’ Óπø«‚¡ª Á≈ √∆ È≈ÒØ∫ «˜¡≈Á≈ Ó‘ºÂÚͱÈ ‘À ¿π√ Á≈ «ÁÓ≈◊¢

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«ÎÒÓ È≈ ⁄ºÒ‰ ”Â∂ ÁØ ‘¯Â∂ ¿∞Á≈√ «‘≥Á≈ ‘ª : ¡≈«Ó ÏΩÒ∆Ú∞º‚ ¡Á≈’≈ ¡≈«Ó ÷≈È È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞√ Á∆ ’ج∆ «ÎÒÓ «‘º‡ È‘∆∫ ‘∞≥Á∆ ª ¿∞‘ Ò◊Í◊ ÁØ ‘Ϋ¡ª º’ ¿∞Á≈√ «‘≥Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ¬∂Ï∆Í∆ ÈÀµ‡Ú’ Á∂ «¬º’ ÍzØ◊≈Ó «Úº⁄ ¡Á≈’≈ È∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞‘ ¡√ÎÒÂ≈Úª Á∆ ’Á ’Á≈ ‘À «’¿∞∫«’ «¬‘ ¿∞√ ˘ «Ï‘Â ’≥Ó ’È Ò¬∆ Íz«∂  ’Á∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, “‹ÁØ∫ Ó∂∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª «‘º‡ È‘∆∫ ‘∞≥Á∆¡ª ª ÓÀ∫ ¿∞Á≈√ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ªÕ ÓÀ∫ Ì≈Ú∞’ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ª ¡Â∂ ÁØ-«Â≥È ‘¯«Â¡ª º’ Ï‘∞ Ø∫Á≈ ‘ªÕ Ï≈¡Á «Úº⁄ ÓÀ∫ ¡≈͉∆ ‡∆Ó È≈Ò ÏÀ·Á≈ ‘ª ¡Â∂ √Ø⁄Á≈ ‘ª «’ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ ’∆ ◊Ò ‘Ø«¬¡≈Õ ¡√∆∫ «¬‘ √Ófi‰ Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ’Á∂ ‘ª «’ ÁÙ’ª È∂ «ÎÒÓ Ï≈∂ ’∆ «’‘≈, ª ‹Ø ¡√∆∫ ¡≈͉∆¡ª ◊ÒÂ∆¡ª È≈ Áπ ‘ ≈¬∆¬∂ Õ ÓÀ ∫ ¡≈͉∆¡ª ¡√ÎÒÂ≈Úª Á∆ ’Á ’Á≈ ‘ªÕ” ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, “«¬’ Ú≈ ‹ÁØ∫ ÓÀ∫ «¬√ Íz«’«¡≈ ”⁄Ø∫ Òßÿ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ª ª ÓÀ∫ ¿∞ÂÙ≈‘ È≈Ò ¡≈͉∆¡ª ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª ”Â∂ ’≥Ó ’È Òº◊ ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ªÕ ¡≈͉∆¡ª ¡√ÎÒÂ≈Úª ÂØ∫ √Ï’ ÒÀ‰≈ ⁄≈‘∆Á≈ ‘ÀÕ”

’«È’≈ ’Í» Á∆ ı∞Ù«ÁÒ ¡≈Ú≈˜ Â∂ ¿±‹≈ ‘∂’ ˘ «÷º⁄Á∆ ‘À Â∂ ‘À≈È∆ Á∆ ◊ºÒ È‘∆∫ «’ ‹ÁØ∫ Ú∆ ¿∞√ Á≈ ◊∆ ¡≈¿∞ªÁ≈ ‘À, Â∞≥ «‘º‡ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ “Ï∂Ï∆ ‚ΩÒ”, “«⁄º‡∆¡ª ’Ò≈¬∆¡ª” Â∂ ‘Ø ’¬∆ √πÍ«‘º‡ ◊∆ ◊≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ ’«È’≈ ‘∞‰ «ÎÒÓ “Ó∂∂ ‘√ÏÀ∫‚ ’∆ Ï∆Ú∆” «Úº⁄Ø∫ “◊Ø∆ ‘À ’Ò≈¬∆¡ª” ◊∆ È≈Ò ‘≈˜ ‘ج∆ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ «Úº⁄ «Ò∆˜ ‘ج∆ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ ̱Ó∆ Í∂‚È∂’, ’∞Ò Íz∆ «√≥ÿ Â∂ ¡‹∞È ’Í» Á∆ ÍzÓ÷ ºπ ̱«Ó’≈ ‘ÀÕ ◊∆ ”⁄ Ï≈ÁÙ≈‘, Ù≈Ú∆ Ô≈ÁÚ Â∂ ¡≈¬∆Í∆ «√≥ÿ È∂ Ú∆ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈Ú≈˜ È≈Ò «‘º√≈ Í≈«¬¡≈ ‘ÀÕ ÈÚ∂∫ »Í ”⁄ Í∂Ù ’∆Â≈ «◊¡≈ «¬‘ ◊∆Â, ‹Ø Í«‘Òª ‘∆ ’≈¯∆ Íz«√ºË ‘À, √ث¡ª ˘ Í√≥Á ¡≈ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ ’«È’≈ Á≈ Ó≥ȉ≈ ‘À «’ “◊Ø∆ ‘À ’Ò≈¬∆¡ª” ı≈√ ‘À «’¿∞∫«’ «¬‘ ÈÚ∂∫ ¡≥Á≈˜ ”⁄ Íπ≈‰∂ ÁΩ Á∆ Ô≈Á «ÁÚ≈¿∞ªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ ’«È’≈ ¿∞ÂÙ≈‘ È≈Ò Áº√Á∆ ‘À ““Í«‘Òª «¬‘ ◊∆ ӑ≈È ◊≈«¬’≈ ÒÂ≈ ‹∆ È∂ ◊≈«¬¡≈ √∆ Â∂ ‘∞‰ ÓÀ∫ «¬‘ ◊∆ ◊≈ ’∂ √ÈÓ≈«È ӫ‘√»√ ’ ‘∆ ‘ªÕ «¬√ Ï∂‘ºÁ ÓÙ‘» ËπÈ ˘ ÈÚ∆∫ ¤Ø‘ È≈Ò Í∂Ù ’È Á∆ ı∞Ù∆ √≥Ì≈Ò∆ È‘∆∫ ‹≈ ‘∆ Â∂ «¬√ √≥◊∆Â’ √¯ Á≈ «‘º√≈ ω ’∂ ÓÀ∫ Ó≈‰ Ó«‘√»√ ’ ‘∆ ‘ªÕ”” «¬√ ◊∆ ”⁄ Íπ≈‰∆¡ª «Óº·∆¡ª Â˜ª Á≈ √π‘ºÍ‰ ‘À, Í È≈Ò ‘∆ «¬º’ ¿±‹≈ ÌÍ» ¡È∞ÌÚ Ú∆ ‘ÀÕ ““‹ÁØ∫ ÓÀ∫ Â˜ √π‰∆, ÓÀ˘ ÍÂ≈ √∆ «’ «¬‘ ÍÀ ⁄π’ º ‰ Ò¬∆ Ó‹Ï» ’È Ú≈Ò∆ Â∂ ı∞Ù∆ Ì∂ ‹˜Ï≈ª È≈Ò √‹∆ ‘ج∆ ‘À, Â∂ «¬√ ˘ ◊∆ ”⁄ Ïπ‰È≈ Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆ «¬º’ «ÁÒ⁄√Í Íz«’«¡≈ √∆Õ «¬√ ˘ ‘∞‰ «‹‘Û∆ Óπ‘ºÏ «ÓÒ ‘∆ ‘À, ¿∞‘ Ï‘∞ ⁄≥◊≈ ¡«‘√≈√ ‘ÀÕ”” «ÎÒÓ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆ Ú∆ ’≈¯∆ ÓÈØ‹ ≥ ’ ‘À Â∂ ’«È’≈ Â∞≥ «¬√ Íz≈‹À’‡ ÚºÒ «÷º⁄∆ ◊¬∆Õ ““ÓÀ˘ Òº«◊¡≈ «’ «¬‘ Ó∂∆ ¡≈Ú≈˜ È≈Ò «È¡ª ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ◊∆ «ÏÒ’∞Ò Ó∂∂ ◊≈¿∞‰ Á∂ ¡≥Á≈˜ ÓπÂ≈Ï’ √∆ «’¿∞∫«’ Ó∂∆ ¡≈Ú≈˜ ”⁄ Ú∆ ¿∞√∂ Â∑ª Á∂ ⁄≥⁄Ò Â∂ «ÁÒı∞Ù Ì≈Ú ¿∞µÌÁ∂ ‘ÈÕ «¬√ È≈Ò ‹∞Û∆ ‘ ⁄∆˜ Í«‘Ò∂ ‘ºÒ∂ ‘∆ √‘∆ ÏÀ· ◊¬∆Õ ◊∆ «ÎÒÓ≈¿∞‰ Á∆ Íz«’«¡≈ Ú∆ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ √∆ Â∂ ÓÀ∫ Ï‘∞ ¡≈ÈßÁ «Ò¡≈Õ”” ’¬∆ Ú≈, Â≈Ò ‘∆ ¡«‹‘∆ ‘∞≥Á∆ ‘À ‹Ø ◊≈«¬’ ˘ «’√∂ ◊∆Â ÚºÒ «÷º⁄Á∆ ‘À, «‹Ú∂∫ ’«È’≈ È≈Ò ‘Ø«¬¡≈Õ ““«‹Ú∂∫ ‘∆ ÓÀ∫ Â≈Ò √π‰∆,

ÓÀ˘ ÍÂ≈ Òº◊ «◊¡≈ √∆ «’ «¬‘ «‘º‡ ‘ÀÕ √‡∆’ ¿±‹≈ Â∂ Ò«‘˜≈ ÎÛÈ Ò¬∆ ¡√∆∫ ’¬∆ Â∑ª √π Ò≈ ’∂ Á∂÷∂Õ Â≈Ò Â∂ ÒÀ¡ ¡ÀÈ∆ «ÁÒ«÷º⁄Ú∆∫ √∆ «’ ÓÀ∫ «’≈«‚≥◊ ÁΩ≈È ‘∆ √‡»‚∆˙ ”⁄ Ⱥ⁄‰≈ Ù∞» ’ «ÁºÂ≈Õ”” Í«‘Òª ¿∞√ ÚºÒØ∫ ◊≈¬∂ ◊∆ª È≈ÒØ∫ «¬‘ ‡À’ Úº÷≈ «’Ú∂∫ ‘À? ““◊Ø∆ ‘À ’Ò≈¬∆¡ª ÁØÚª Â∑ª Á∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ Á≈ √Ì ÂØ∫ «Ï‘Â «È⁄ØÛ ’º„ ’∂ «Ò¡≈¿∞ªÁ≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ «Úº⁄ Íπ≈‰∂ ˜Ó≈È∂ Á∂ ÏΩÒ∆Ú∞‚ º Á≈ ¡«‘√≈√ Ú∆ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¿∞µ⁄-¿±‹≈ È≈Ò ÌÍ» ÈÚ∂∫ ˜Ó≈È∂ Á∆ Â≈˜◊∆ Ú∆Õ ÁØÚª Á≈ √πÓ∂Ò Óπ’≥ÓÒ ◊∆ «Úº⁄ Ș ¡≈¿∞ªÁ≈ ‘À!”” ¡≈Ëπ«È’ Â∂ Ú≈«¬Â∆ ¡≥Á≈˜ Á≈ √≥Â∞ÒÈ «Ï·≈¿∞‰≈ √Ω÷≈ ’≥Ó È‘∆∫ ‘À, Í ’«È’≈ È∂ √≥‹Ó È≈Ò «¬‘ ’∆Â≈ ‘À Â∂ Úº÷Ø-Úº÷∆¡ª ÙÀÒ∆¡ª È≈Ò Â‹Ï≈ ’È≈ ¿∞√ ˘ Í√≥Á ‘ÀÕ ““Ì≈Â∆ Ù≈√Â∆ √≥◊∆ √π‰«Á¡ª Úº‚∂ ‘؉≈ ¡Â∂ È≈Ò Á∆ È≈Ò ’ΩÓªÂ∆ ÍΩÍ Â∂ «¬ÒÀµ’‡zΩ«È’ √≥◊∆ Á∂ ¡√ª È∂ Ó∂∂ ¡≥Á≈˜ ˘ ¡≈’≈ «ÁºÂ≈Õ ÈÚ∂∫ Â∂ ¡≈Ëπ«È’ º Í≈¿∞‰ Á∂ È≈Ò-È≈Ò ÓÀ∫ ‘Ó∂Ùª ‹Ûª È≈Ò ‹∞Û∂ «‘‰ Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ’∆Â∆Õ ¡º◊∂ ‹≈ ’∂ ÓÀ∫ ‘Ø ’¬∆ ÙÀÒ∆¡ª ”⁄ Ú∆ ◊≈¿∞‰≈ ⁄≈‘ª◊∆, «‹Ú∂∫ «’ ¡ÀÎØ, ¡≈¡À∫‚Ï∆ ¡Â∂ ‘ØȪ Íz«ÂÌ≈Ú≈È ’Ò≈’≈ª È≈Ò Ì≈¬∆Ú≈Ò∆ Ú∆ ‘ØÚ∂◊∆Õ”” ’«È’≈ Ó≥ÈÁ∆ ‘À «’ ‘∂’ ◊∆ Á∆ √ÎÒÂ≈ Á∂ È≈Ò Ì«Úº÷ ”⁄ ¿∞Ó∆Áª ÚË ‹ªÁ∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ ¿∞√ ÓπÂ≈Ï’ ¡º◊∂ ‘Ø «Ï‘Â ’È Á≈ ÁÏ≈¡ Ú∆ «‘≥Á≈ ‘À, Í ¿∞‘ «¬√ ˘ ÁÏ≈¡ Á∆ Ï‹≈¬∂ «¬º’ Íz ∂ È≈Á≈«¬’ ͺ÷ Ú‹Ø∫ ÒÀ‰ Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ““ÓÀ∫ ’Ò≈ÂÓ’ Íz«’«¡≈ Á≈ Ó˜≈ ÒÀ‰ Á∆ ’Ø«ÙÙ ’Á∆ ‘ª Â∂ ‘ ◊∆ ”⁄ Í»≈ ˜Ø Ò≈¿∞ªÁ∆ ‘ªÕ ’∞fi ◊∆ ÎΩ∆ «‘º‡ ‘Ø ‹ªÁ∂ ‘È Â∂ ’∞fi ÊØÛ∑≈ √Óª ÒÀ∫Á∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡≈͉∂ √≥◊∆ ÍzÂ∆ ÓÀ∫ Í»∆ √º⁄≈¬∆ º÷Á∆ ‘ª Â∂ Ï≈’∆ ⁄∆˜ª ¡≈͉∂ ¡≈Í √‘∆ ÏÀ· ‹ªÁ∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ”” ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∂ √Ó∂∫ ”⁄ ’«È’≈ ’ØÒ Ì≈ Â∂ Ï≈‘ ’∞fi Ù≈ÈÁ≈ Íz≈‹À’‡ ‘ÈÕ ’¬∆ «ÚË≈Úª ”⁄ √≥◊∆ «’≈‚ ’∆Â≈ «◊¡≈ ‘À Â∂ ’«È’≈ «¬√ ˘ √ث¡ª È≈Ò √ªfi≈ ’È ÍzÂ∆ ’≈¯∆ ¿∞ÂÙ≈«‘ ‘ÀÕ

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Supportive homes for youth, young adults open in Kamloops Youth and young adults experienc- Rd. A Way Home Kamloops will said Tangie Genshorek, executive saw value in every single young ing homelessness in Kamloops now operate the building and provide director, A Way Home Kamloops person,” said Kira Cheeseborough, have access to 39 new homes with support services to people between (AWHK). “The project is the prod- youth adviser at A Way Home Kamsupports through the opening of 19 and 27 years through a scaled uct of multiple partnerships and loops. “Katherine's Place will conKatherine’s Place. support model. This model will tai- community collaboration. AWHK tinue to create the safety and love lor supports to each person’s needs works to put youth first, to honour we felt. With this space, we take a “Many young people are facing unand goals. The supports will prog- their stories, and to meet them step toward ensuring no youth is certain times. We want to help with ress to reduce support as needed, where they are, with what they left behind.” housing options, a main objective with the goal of transitioning to need.” in our Belonging in BC plan,” said Katherine’s Place includes a comindependent living or other housing Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing The building is named after the bination of 20 regular, five larger, that meets their needs. and Municipal Affairs. “By conlate Katherine McParland, founder six adaptable and two fully accesnecting young adults with the hous- Supports will include daily meals, and former executive director of A sible bachelor suites, and six oneing and supports they need, we’re life-skills training, peer guidance, Way Home Kamloops, a BC Hous- bedroom suites. getting them on a path to stability. mental-health resources, and em- ing board member. This project The project is part of a $19-billion Through the life-skills training and ployment and education supports. aims to honour and acknowledge housing investment by governsupports offered at Katherine’s Three staff members will be on site the impact she had on local youth, ment. Since 2017, the Province Place, youth will develop a bet- 24/7 to ensure residents are sup- while continuing her legacy by has nearly 92,000 homes that have ter foundation to live full, healthy ported. Security measures include providing services to young people been delivered or are underway, lives.” camera monitoring and a controlled who are at risk of or experiencing including more than 2,100 homes single point of entry. homelessness.

The Province, through BC Housin Kamloops. ing, has partnered with A Way “A Way Home Kamloops is excited “Katherine was not just an incredHome Kamloops to provide the new to see the vision of their founder ible woman, but she made all those homes, located on 560 Tranquille Katherine McParland come to life,” around her feel safe and heard. She

Labour market forecast lands amid tariff threats, immigration cap VICTORIA – B.C.’s new 2024 Labour The accuracy of any forecast depends on Market Outlook (LMO) estimates more various assumptions about the future, some than one million job openings in B.C. over of which are difficult to anticipate. Due to the next decade. this, labour market forecasts are updated annually to factor in changing circumstances.

The 2025 LMO will consider the impacts of Work is underway on the next edition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and federal B.C.’s LMO. changes to immigration levels.

The LMO delivers a comprehensive fore- Compared to the 2023 edition, the 2024 cast of job-market trends over the coming LMO projected 122,000 more job openings decade. Its purpose is to help current and fu- for a total of 1.12 million over the next 10 ture post-secondary students, organizations, years. Of these job openings, 449,000 are workers and employers make informed identified as the result of economic growth, decisions about careers, skills training, with the remainder due to replacing retiring workers. By 2034, employment is projected education and hiring. to reach 3.3 million, up from 2.8 million The 2024 edition uses data collected until today for average annual growth of 1.4%.

April 2024, before changes in the federal immigration targets. Slower population growth As government works with partners to will impact labour supply, the demand for safeguard B.C.’s economy and respond some goods and services, and the demand to the threat of tariffs, the Province will for workers in certain sectors, all of which continue to make education and training have implications for the provincial econ- more accessible, affordable and relevant, omy. The 2024 LMO was likewise created and will continue to prioritize sectors with prior to the U.S. government’s threats to labour shortages to ensure B.C. has a skilled impose tariffs on Canadian goods. workforce.

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New urgent and primary care centre open in Williams Lake People living in Williams Lake and sur- to schedule an appointment with their rounding communities will have increased primary-care provider within a convenient access to team-based primary health care at timeframe. the new Williams Lake Urgent and Primary “This UPCC will make a real difference Care Centre (UPCC). to the lives of people living in and around “Our government is committed to making Williams Lake by providing timely primary sure everyone in our province has access to health care,” said Debra Toporowski, parquality health care that’s close to home,” liamentary secretary for rural health. “We said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. know how important it is to have access to “This new UPCC means people living in health care close to home, especially in rural Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, and East areas, and we will continue to strengthen and West Cariboo regions will have in- our health-care system to accommodate the creased access to same-day primary health growing demand.” care so they can receive the care they need, while also easing pressure on emergency As hiring progresses, people will be cared rooms and hospitals.” for by more than 18 full-time-equivalent The new UPCC opened on Tuesday, Feb. health-care providers, including family 25, 2025. The 490 square-metre (5,300 doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social square feet) clinic is located at 47 Cameron workers, physiotherapists, Indigenous paSt. When fully operational, it will provide tient navigators and administrative staff. urgent and episodic primary care, in person “We are excited to welcome patients to and virtually, seven days a week, including the new urgent and primary care centre statutory holidays, 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Williams Lake,” said Diane Shendruk, The UPCC will offer same-day care for vice-president clinical operations, Interior people who need access to health care within Health. “This UPCC is the first in the Interior 12 to 24 hours, but do not require an emer- to have a dedicated smudging space, which gency department. The UPCC is available reflects our commitment to reconciliation to people who do not have a primary-care by bringing Indigenous wellness practices provider, as well as those who are unable into health care.”

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