November 7, 2025

DIY your way to a safer, warmer winter

Winter prep is important for keeping your home and family safe through the season, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few DIY upgrades, you can make your home safer and more energy-efficient. Here’s how you can get started:

Avoid heat loss. Seal drafts around windows, doors and electrical outlets. Use caulking, weather stripping or foam gaskets to keep warm air in and cold air out. Draft stoppers at the base of doors are a quick and affordable fix.

Smart thermostats can be a great investment. They learn your schedule and adjust temperatures automatically, helping you save energy when you're away or asleep.

Stay on top of HVAC maintenance. Replace your furnace filter every three months. A clean filter improves airflow and helps your furnace run efficiently. While you're at it, check that heating vents aren’t blocked by furniture or rugs. It’s important to make sure heating vents are clear to keep your heating system from working harder than it has to, which can waste energy and increase your heating bill.

Don’t let snow and ice buildup block your system. “DIYers can make a big impact on their home’s safety and efficiency--and help save some money on energy,” says Craig Fernandes,

a residential energy conservation manager at Enbridge Gas. “Just don’t forget to keep your meter and vents clear while tackling those winter prep projects.” Clear snow and ice gently with a broom. Avoid using snow blowers or shovels near the meter and never strike it to remove ice.

Get a head start on spring projects. Planning some spring landscaping or putting up a fence next season? Use the winter months to prep your to-do list. Winter is a great time to plan ahead for outdoor projects like landscaping or putting up a fence. Since you’re likely spending more time indoors, you can use the quieter months to research ideas, set a budget and make a to-do list. That way, when spring arrives, you’ll be ready to get started without delays. When you do get started, it’s important to contact Ontario One Call before digging. It’s the law, and helps prevent damage to underground gas lines.

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Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest returns to brighten holiday spirits

The City of Abbotsford is once again inviting elementary school students to help spread Christmas cheer by taking part in the sixth annual Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest.

Young artists in kindergarten through grade five are encouraged to submit a festive, joyful drawing that illustrates Abbotsford’s holiday traditions or shows what the season means to them.

One winning design will be selected by Mayor Siemens to appear on the official 2025 Mayor’s Christmas card, which is sent electronically by Mayor and City Council across Abbotsford and throughout the province.

“Seeing the creativity of Abbotsford children and their excitement for Christmas, is one of my favourite ways to get into the holiday spirit,” said Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford. “Whether it’s snowmen, colourful lights, cozy family moments

or Santa and his reindeer, every year I’m impressed with the imagination and joy that our students share. I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s entries and sharing them with the community.”

Last year, Mayor Siemens received more than 1000 entries from 28 schools across the city, each one reflecting the creativity and talent of Abbotsford’s young artists.

The winning artist will receive a special prize package in addition to having their design featured on the Mayor’s official Christmas card and each participant will receive a signed Christmas card from Mayor Siemens. To participate in the contest, students must email a pdf of their artwork, as well as their name, grade, school and teacher’s name, to mayorsoffice@abbotsford.ca no later than November 27.

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First Drive: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and PHEV. Impressive!

By Veeno Dewan.

Recently I made it to the Ontario launch of the new 2026 Toyota RAV4 and also visited the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company (TMMC) in Woodstock, Ontario where the new RAV4 is produced- a very impressive and efficient factory. It is a simply an incredible place to see.

The RAV4 is an important and highly successful seller for Toyota and remain very popular in Canada. Continuing Toyota’s push for electrification across its model lineup, the new RAV4 will be offered just as a four-cylinder hybrid and PHEV (Plug in Electric Hybrid) with no more gasoline-only option. Both electrified powertrains see power increases, new interiors, and substantial changes including fuel efficiency, technology, connectivity and safety upgrades.

The exterior design is more evolutionary than revolutionary with Toyota’s sensible, cautious and restrained approach to styling. Intersecting lines offset mild curves and the new slightly aggressive “Hammerhead” grille and headlight design is well executed. There is a new full- size panoramic roof and the front grilles on the multitude of models are different on some versions and certain trims are available with a contrasting black roof.

In terms of powertrains- there are only hybrid four-cylinder options. The non-Plug-In Hybrid now has 17 extra horsepower for a total of 236 hp thanks to more powerful electric motors. There’s 242 lb-ft of torque in all, allowing for excellent take off and more power at low rpms. The Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) is powered by a larger 22.7-kilowatt-hour battery, increasing electric-only range boosted to an excellent 77-84 kilometres (That’s up from the 68 km from the previous model.)

In terms of battery charging – The battery can now be hooked up to a DC fast-charger allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 70% capacity in a quick 35 minutes. Meanwhile, a level 2 home charger with a 11-kilowatt Level 2 system will take a quicker 2.5 hours to top up the PHEV.

The 2026 RAV4 model range is extensive with front or All Wheel Drive versions in; LE, XLE, XSE, Limited trim lines and two new models. The new upscale Woodlands version and the GR Sport version with a healthy 324 horsepower - developed in partnership with the Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division for more performance.

Interior changes to the 2026 RAV4 include the implementation of the new Toyota Arena software platform.

This software adds the latest more responsive and powerful features to the connectivity, security, and safety technology. All RAV4s have a 12.3inch instrument panel that can display navigation guidance. Depending on model grade, the center infotainment screen is either a 10.5-inch unit on entry trims or a 12.9-inch screen with split-view capability. Meanwhile, a head-up display is available on the Limited hybrid and XSE PHEV. The new infotainment system also allows dual Bluetooth and two phones to be connected. Toyota also says the native voice assistant will have quicker responsive times. Also of note is a new “Drive Recorder” that captures all the images from the RAV4’s cameras for added safety and security. The new RAV4 is the first Toyota model to come with the Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 suite of safety and driver assistance features. The new RAV4Interior cabin is much improved with a neat dash and nice ergonomics. The upholstery choice ranges from durable cloth trim to synthetic leather -like material trim on the seats, The GR and XSE grades gain microfibre trim as well. Like the rest of the upgrades, the 2026’s interior feels much more accomplished than the previous generation.

On the road – first impressions was the smoother and more solid feel to the RAV4. Toyota says the new chassis has been reinforced with more hightensile steel and extra spot welds and this is apparent. Even with the larger wheels our test RAV 4s imply glided over rough terrain. The PHEV twin electric motors provide impressive acceleration. and the twin electric motors combine for 288 pound-feet of total torque. The hybrids response time and transition seem faster and smoother with less throttle input needed for driving. The engine is not only more powerful – it feels it. Handling and steering is exemplary and the stiffer chassis and retuned suspension means the RAV 4 feels like a larger premium SUV. The seating and ergonomics are good all-around and the new tech works great.

I have to say first impressions of the new 2026 RAV hybrid are very positive and it is going to be a winner with Canadian families for sure. It won’t surprise me if it wins a few Awards too! Look out for a more detailed test drive soon.

The RAV4 Hybrid will be on sale at the end of 2025. The PHEV will be available in the Spring of 2026. Full pricing is to be announced.

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bfbr nUM buwcV kih ky Aus dy iKlfÌ afvfË AuTfAux aqy nMgy DV ztx ‘qy gurU sfihb nUM jylH jfxf ipaf qy cwkIaF pIhxIaF peIaF. nqIjf ieh hoieaf ik gurU nfnk nfm lyvf iswK kOm ipCly sfZy pMj sO sflf qoN smyN-smyN dy jfbrF qy buwcVF iKlfÌ nMgy DV lVdI af rhI hY. ikDry jylHF ivc, ikqy crKVIaF ‘qy, ikqy afiraF ‘qy, ikqy nyijaF, qlvfrF, bMdUkF, qopF aqy PFsIaF ‘qy hws-hws ky ÈhIdIaF pf rhI hY. gurU nfnk sfihb df isDFq Ëflmfnf rfj pRbMD ivruwD pMj sO sfl pihlF vFg kfiem hY aqy sdf rhygf. ieh isDFq awj dy AuhnF sfry mnuwKqf ivroDI iBRÈt-ÈfskF iKlfÌ kfiem hY, ijhVy rfÈtrvfd dy nF hyT hornF kOmF nUM dbfa rhy hn qy gulfm bxf rhy hn.

gurU nfnk sfihb vloN kfiem kIqI akfl purK dI swcI pfqÈfhI qy hlymI rfj ivc iksy iÌrky df ivroD nf ho ky, Ëulm aqy aiqafcfr df ivroD

hY. ieh Dfrnf vI mUloN glq hY ik iswKI df ivroD muslmfnF nfl irhf hY, jd ik hkIkq ieh hY ik gurU nfnk sfihb dy rbfbI qy sMgI-sfQI BfeI mrdfnf jI musilm BfeIcfry ivcoN sn, byÈwk mgroN iswK sj gey sn. rfey bulfr qoN lY ky rfey kwlf qwk dy ipafr qy sFJ df sPr, ies gwl df gvfhI Brdf hY ik gurU sfihbfnF dI iKdmq ivc musilm lokF dI syvf-Bfvnf sdf bxI rhI. drasl gurU goibMd isMG jI ijs hwd qwk muglF dy Ëulm iKlfÌ sI, ਓny hI Aus smyN dy phfVI ihMdU rfijaF dy ivroDI sn. ieh vI swc hY ik jdoN swqf muglF kol sI, AudoN kwtVvfdI mnUvfdI gurU sfihbfnF iKlfÌ smyN dy mugl hfkmF kol jf ky iÈkfieqF krdy rhy. CyvyN pfqÈfh gurU hirgoibMd sfihb qy dsvyN pfqÈfh gurU goibMd isMG nfl jMgF-XuwDF ivc muglF nfl iml ky, phfVI ihMdU rfijaF dI gurU Gr briKlfÌ Èfm, dfm, dMz qy Byd nIqI iksy qoN lukI nhIN. gurU nfnk sfihb dI KMzn nIqI ijwQy mugl jgIrU ZFcy qy styt nfl sI, AuQy kwtV ihMdUqvI qy mnUvfdI isstm nfl vI sI. dohF qoN vwKry qy inafry inrml pMQ dI nINh rwK ky gurU nfnk sfihb ny iswKI dI sQfpnf kIqI. Xuwg-purÈ gurU nfnk sfihb dy pRym, ieqÌfk qy sdBfvnf dy sMdyÈ sdkf ihMdU qy muslmfn,gRihsqI qy iqafgI, iesqrI qy mrd, nfQ qy XogI, vlI kMDfrI qy hmËf gONs, kOzy rfKÈ qy swjx Twg afid sBnf dI qrËy-ijMdgI ivwc kRFqIkfrI pirvrqn afAuxf ‘qy gurU sfihb dy murId qy ÈrDflU bx jfxf, ivÈv ieiqhfs ivwc alOikk vrqfrf hY. drasl AunHF df pRym pYÊfm sMpUrn iensfnIaq leI hY aqy KwqrI bRfhmx sUdr vyYÈ AupdyÈ chuM vrnf leI sFJf hY. Ëfhr-pIr qy jgq-qfrk bfbf nfnk sfihb ny afpxI invyklI ivcfrDfrf qy mhfn ÌlsÌy nfl nON KMz ipRQvI df hnyrf Kqm kr idwqf.

pUrbI dunIaf ivwc AudY hoieaf ieh sUrj sfry sMsfr leI cfnx munfrf bixaf. afp dy pfik-pivwqr klfm nUM slfm krdf zf[ muhMmd iekbfl ijwQy afp nUM ‘mrdy-kfiml’ afKdf hY, AuwQy ‘iensfeIklopIzIaf afP ieslfm’ dI cOQI ijld ivwc afpdf AupdyÈ, smfijk sfvFpx, ivÈv BfeIcfry dI isrjxf aqy iPrkfpRsqI qy vihm-Brm df Kfqmf dwisaf igaf hY ;

“iPr AuTI afiÉr sdf qOhId kI pMjfb sy. ihMd ko iek mrd-ey-kfml ny jgfieaf Éuafb sy.” iekIvIN sdI dIaF PfÈIvfdI qfkqF iKlfÌ ztx leI gurU nfnk sfihb dy icMqn qoN syD lYx dI loV hY. dwby kucly inmfxy, inqfxy, inਓty qy inafsry lokF dI bFh PVidaF gurU nfnk sfihb ny AuhnF dy ‘sMg-sfQ’ df hokf idwqf aqy aKOqI Auwc-jfqIaF qy jgIrU qfkqF nUM rwd kIqf. awj dI mnUvfdI styt vloN Gwt igxqIaF, dilqF, mUl invfsIaF qy afidvfsIaF nUM kucilaf jf irhf hY, AuhnF dI BfÈf, pihrfvy, ielfky, rMg, kOm aqy siBafcfr dy nF ‘qy. styt dI agvfeI ivc mnUvfdI df ivroD krn vfilaF dy JUTy mukfbly bxf ky jF nslkuÈIaF rfhIN qbfhI mcfeI jf rhI hY. aijhy smyN gurU nfnk icMqn dI rOÈnI ivc iekmuwT

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ho ky mnUvfdI qfkqF df ivroD krnf cfhIdf hY. duKdfeI pwK ieh vI hY ik mnUvfdI srkfrF ivc BfeIvflI AuhnF lokF dI vI rhI hY, ijhVy Kflsf pMQ dI numfieMdf jmfq hox df Brm pflI bYTy hn qy gurU nfnk sfihb dy mfrg ivc rukfvt bxy hoey hn. aijhy hflfq ivc iswK jgq nUM jfgrUk ho ky pihrf dyx dI loV hY, nhIN qF mnUvfdI isstm ivc mnuwKI kqlyafm leI kuhfiVaF df dsqf bx rhy mOkfpRsqF vloN, iswK sMsQfvF dI hoNd hI brbfd kr idwqI jfvygI.

‘nfnik rfju clfieaf’, bygmpury df swcf-suwcf smfjI isDFq aqy hlymI rfj vrgf anMdmeI rfj pRbMD ajokI sdI ivc sB qoN vD mhwqvpUrn sMklp hY. qRfsdI ieh hY ik ijMnF mUl invfsI lokF nUM dYNq, asur, ÈUdr qy aCUq kih ky Cuitafieaf jFdf hY, drasl AuhnF lokF dI bFh PVky hI gurU nfnk sfihb ny iswKI dI nINh rwKI sI. mnUvfdI pRxflI nUM rwd krky gurU sfihb ny sBnF nUM iek pMgq ivc lMgr Ckfieaf, ijs kfrn ibprvfdI qfkqF dI iswK pMQ nfl twkr hoeI. gurU goibMd isMG jI ny aMimRq Ckf ky jfq nfÈ, kul nfÈ, rMg-nsl df iBMn Byd nfÈ krfr idMidaF sB nUM ieko bfty ivc aMimRq Ckx df rfh idKfieaf, ijs kfrn ibpr dI soc df hmyÈf leI aMq ho igaf. jo Kflsf rUpI ivÈfl ruwK gurU goibMd isMG jI dy smyN pRPuuwilq hoieaf sI, Aus dy bIj gurU nfnk sfihb jI bIj gey sn aqy mgrly gurU sfihbfn Aus dI isMcfeI krky pflx krdy rhy sn. Ëulm dy Kfqmy leI aqy mËlUmF dI rfKI leI jo ikrpfn Kflsy nUM PVfeI geI sI, byÈk gurU goibMd isMG jI ny bxfeI sI, pr Aus df POlfd gurU nfnk jI ny iqafr kIqf sI.

‘gurU nfnk drÈn rbfb qoN ngfrf qwk dI Xfqrf’ hY, ijwQy BfeI mrdfnf jI dI rbfb qoN lY ky afnMdpur

sfihb dy rxjIq ngfry qwk dI gUMj, igafn aqy ikrpfn nfl hlUxf idMdI hY. gurU nfnk sfihb qoN

lY ky gurU goibMd isMG jI qwk ds gurU sfihbfn

vwKo-vwKry nhIN, blik iewk hI joq hn qy ieh joq

gurU gRMQ sfihb dy juwgo juwg atwl isDFq rUp ivwc sdf hI kfiem hY aqy rhygI. bRfhmxI qy mnUvfdI

ZFcf ipClIaF pMj sdIaF qoN gurU nfnk dy Gr df vYrI bixaf hY, ikAuNik hkIkq ieh hY ik mnUvfd, krm kFz aqy vrg vMz Cwz ky, kiTn qpwisaf aqy Gr-bfr dy iqafg dI QF, gurU nfnk sfihb dy pMQ ivwc hwsidaF, KylidaF, pihnidaF, KFvidaF ivwcY hovYy mukiq df mhfn isDFq pyÈ kIqf igaf hY . awj jdoN iswK pMQ gurU nfnk sfihb df pRkfÈ purb mnf irhf hY, aijhy smyN srbwq dy Bly aqy mukqI dy mfrg anusfr pwCVy, dwby-kucly qy ibprvfd vloN nkfry lokF nUM glkvVI ivc lYx leI, pihlkdmI smyN dI mMg hY.

gurU nfnk sfihb ny Èbd-206, aÈtpdIaF-121, CMq-24, pAuVIaF-116, slok-260, phry-2, alfhxIaF-5, kucjI -sucjI-2, solhy-22, pdy199 = 958 dI isrjnf kIqI. afp jI dy ivÈfl rcnf Kyqr ivwc jpjI, phry, vfr mfJ, ptI, vfr afsf, alfhxIaF, kucjI-sucjI, iQqI, ਓaMkfr, isD-gosit, bfrhmfhf, vfr mlfr smyq, sfrIaF hI mhfn bfxIaF hn. afp dI bfxI rfgF ivwc hY, ijnHF dI sMgIqkqf lok mn ivwc ieksurqf aqy iekfgrqf pYdf krdI hY, pr iewQy rfgF df AupdyÈ sMgIq ÈfsqrIaqf jF viÈÈtqf df pRcfr krnf nhIN, sgoN sihj aqy suBfivk kIrqn rfhIN, rwbI anuBv df pRgtfvf krdy hoey, rbI nfm- BrpUr

ÈÉsIaq dI sQfpnf krnf hY . akfl rUp bfby nfnk nfl rbfbI mrdfny dI sMgq, sfDnf aqy sMgIq df ÉUbsUrq sMgm hY. gurU nfnk sfihb dy Èbd afid gurU gRMQ sfihb ivwc aMikq sRI rfg, mfJ, gfAuVI, afsf, gujrI, vzhMs, sorT,DnfsrI, iqlMg, sUhI, iblfvl, rfmklI, mfrU, quKfrI, BYrAu, bsMq, sfrMg, mlfr qy pRBfqI smyq 19 rfgF ivwc imldy hn . rfg ibhfgVf ivwc afp ny slok rcy hn.

gurU nfnk rcnf dI ivlwKx nuhfr df kfrn smyN aqy sQfn dI sImf qoN mukq BfÈf df sumyl hY. ies ivwclI BfÈf sdIvI smJI jfx vflI qy lok muhfvry vflI sfDfrn lokF dI bolI hY. gurU nfnk bfxI pMjfbI, sMsikRq, pRfikRqk aqy ÌfrsI BfÈf ivwc imldI hY. afpxI BfÈf dI inrfdrI krn vfly lokF nUM gurU jI ny iksy pRkfr df koeI mhwqv nhIN idwqf : “KqRIaf q Drmu Coizaf mlyC BfiKaf ghI]” (gurU gRMQ sfihb : 663) gurU nfnk sMdyÈ ikrq qy krm df, nym qy pRym df, gRihsq qy AudfsI df, hukm qy Bfxy df, nfm qy BgqI df , afdrÈ qy XQfrQ df, iensfn qy pRfikrqI df, Drm qy krm df aqy BgqI qy ÈkqI df aiqaMq suMdr qy sMquilq sumyl hY, ijs dI rOÈnI qy inwG rihMdI dunIaF qwk mnuwKI siBaqf leI ‘cfnx dy vxjfry’ bxy rihxgy aqy ‘nfnk’ Èbd hr rsnf Aupr lok-muhfvrf bx ky gUMjdf rhygf : “iswD bolin ÈuB bcn, DMn nfnk qyrI vzI kmfeI]” (vfrF BfeI gurdfs)

gurU nfnk sfihb df bRihmMzI AupdyÈ ggn rUpI Qfl ivc, sUrj cMd rUpI dIivaF rfhIN kudrq dy gux gfAux aqy ielfhI joq jgfAux dy rUp ivc Aujfgr hY. afp kudrqI dfqF dy rUp ivc DrqI nUM mF, pfxI nUM ipqf qy pAux nUM gurU drsf ky mnuwKqf nUM ies dI mhfnqf qoN jfxU krvfAuNdy hn. ies dI pRsMigkqf awj kOmFqrI pwDr ‘qy hor vI vD jFdI hY, jdoN vfXUmMzl ivc hvfvF dUiÈq ho rhIaF hn, DrqI hyToN pfxI mukdf jf irhf hY, dirafvF-ndIaF ivc kYmIkl iml rhy hn, anykF jIv-jMqUaF df jIvn Kqm ho irhf hY. dunIaf dy qfkqvr dysF vloN pulfVF ivc vI qbfhI mcfeI jf rhI hY aqy pRmfxU hiQafrF dI aMnI dOV mnuwKqf nUM bfrUd dy Zyr ‘qy ibTf cuwkI hY. aijhy iBafnk dOr ivc gurU nfnk icMqn hI sMsfr dI agvfeI df ilKfiek hY. ies leI muZly rUp ivc kdm cukidaF pivwqr vyeIN dy pfxI dI ÈuwDqf qoN lY ky pMjfb dy nfilaF qy ndIaF nUM bcfAux leI awgy afAuxf hovygf. hr roË ‘pvxu gurU pfxI ipqf mfqf Driq mhqu’ pVH lYx mgroN Aus ‘qy aml krnf vI lfËmI hY, ijs nUM dyÈ dIaF hwdF qoN awgy, kOmFqrI pwDr ‘qy iljfx dI loV hY. rhI gwl bMbF, imËfeIlF qy pRmfxU hiQafrF dy ËKIry iqafr kr rhy dysF dI, awj aYtmF dy GfiVaF qy bfrUd dy vxjfiraF nUM vfsqy pf ky dunIaF nUM qbfh hox qoN bcfAuxf hovygf.

ieËrfiel vwloN PlsqIn ivwc hËfrF bwicaF dI kqlogfrq aijhy duKdfeI mMËr ibafn kr rhI hY. ijAuNdy jfgdy mnuwKF, kudrqI ruwqF, mOsmF qy sroqF nUM qbfh krky kfiem kIqI swqf ÈmÈfnBUmI dI bfdÈfhq qoN vwD kuJ nhIN. bfkI pMnf 13 qy

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City launches Arts and Culture Grant Program

To help support the creation of new community activities, programs and events, the City of Abbotsford has launched its first Arts and Culture Grant Program. The new dedicated program will distribute $25,000 in grants to local artists, cultural practitioners, producers and nonprofit cultural organizations to bolster community-led cultural programs, events and activities.

and culture more accessible and plentiful in Abbotsford.”

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The goal of this new grant program is to increase opportunities for community members to connect and build social cohesion through arts and culture, while stimulating economic development and strengthening Abbotsford’s vibrant network of professional artists, cultural practitioners, producers and creators.

“As the cultural and economic Hub of the Fraser Valley, one of Council’s strategic goals is to foster an inclusive and connected community where residents can contribute and participate in a variety of activities that strengthen the vitality and social cohesion of our City,” said Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford.

“This new grant program will help us achieve this goal by making arts

The program encourages collaboration within the cultural sector and with local organizations and businesses. Grants will be awarded to cultural creators and cultural organizations within Abbotsford and applications will be evaluated based on their commitment to community engagement, artistic merit or cultural significance, demonstrated financial need, and applicant experience.

Implementing this new Arts and Culture Grant Program was prioritized as one of the “5 Big Moves” in the City’s Culture Connect Strategy, which was adopted by Abbotsford Council in 2022 and significantly contributes to the City’s strategic position as the cultural and economic hub of the Fraser Valley.

Applications are being accepted until January 31, 2026, and are open to all Abbotsford arts, culture and heritage practitioners. Grant recipients will be announced in March 2026. For grant applications or for more information on funding categories and program criteria, visit www. abbotsford.ca/culture-grants.

Fund supports next generation of B.C. farmers

Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families fresh and local food.

“New and young farmers are the future of agriculture in Canada,” said Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “Investments through the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program are helping early-stage B.C. farmers with planning and pursuing new growth opportunities that will support their long-term success.”

The New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program will be opening for eligible farmers to apply to develop or update a farm business plan and prepare a growth strategy for their farm operations.

“B.C. farmers play a key role in our regional food systems, and it is crucial that we support the next generation of farmers so they can continue to feed British Columbians,” said Lana Popham, B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Food. “The program is helping new and young farmers plan and then invest in the tools they need to be successful in their farm businesses, while supporting economic growth and food security in B.C.”

Eligible farmers will also be able to apply for funding to implement their growth strategy, including support for on-farm infrastructure and other investments, in spring 2026.

Farmers that participated in the last intake of the program have succeeded in increasing farm income and productivity. For example, Mikayla MacLeod

of Charnwood Flowers in Chilliwack received support to purchase a large cold-frame greenhouse so she could extend the growing season. This new addition on the flower farm helped the business increase sales by having more flowers to sell throughout the year.

Louise Lecouffe and Jed Wiebe of Elderberry Grove Farm in Salmon Arm received support to build a larger on-site facility with better storage and processing space. These improvements make it possible to offer more elderberry products to consumers.

In Duncan, Cowichan Station Creamery received funding to purchase hay feeders that reduce the hay waste lost from their current dairy-cow feeding system. This has helped the owners, Henry Rekers and Renee Davy, increase efficiency by making it easier

and quicker to feed their dairy cows and improve labour productivity.

Applications are open Nov. 3-24, 2025.

The program is supported by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year (2023-28), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities, and a $2.5-billion commitment cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by Provinces and territories.

Disaster, climate-risk information helps communities be resilient

More resources are now available to help communities better prepare for emergencies and keep people safer from the risks associated with natural hazards and a changing climate.

Climate-related emergencies are becoming more frequent, and managing and reducing these risks is crucial to better protect people and communities throughout B.C.

Two new resources, the British Columbia Disaster and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment (DCRRA), and the B.C. Hazard Insights Tool (HIT), provide provincewide information and data to help experts better understand how different hazard scenarios could affect people and communities.

These resources give local governments, First Nations, emergencymanagement specialists and provincial

ministries access to risk information that can help them make better decsions in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

The DCRRA provides information on six hazards, as well as multi-hazard events that factor in overlapping hazards:

river and stream flooding

coastal flooding

extreme heat

wildfire

drought and water scarcity

earthquake

Data from the HIT will allow disastermanagement planners and specialists to explore the potential impact of hazards on their communities, the econ-

omy and the environment, and use that information to reduce risk.

The information provides a new way of viewing natural and climate hazards in B.C., such as where events may occur, how severe they could be and their impact.

owners and public-sector agencies to conduct their own risk assessments to inform their risk-reduction actions.

The provincial risk assessment lays the groundwork for a new approach to understanding risk and resilience in the province.

Future work will explore additional hazards and provide more detailed information and guidance for ministries, local authorities, critical-infrastructure

More than 200 subject-matter experts and organizations including First Nations and Indigenous organizations, academic and technical institutions, local governments, non-governmental organizations and community groups collaborated with the Province on the provincial DCRRA and HIT.

ijwQy ijMdgI dy anykF suwK hn nfly nfl kdy kdy duwK vI imldy rihMdy hn. pr iensfn nUM duwK vyK ky GbrfAuxf nhIN cfhIdf, ijs qrF smF kdy vI rukdf nhI, GVI afpxI qor hmyÈf qurdI rihMdI ey, anykF suwK dIaF GVIaF qy duwK dy pÜ guËrdy rihMdy hn ies qrF hr iek df aOKf sOKf vKq vI inkl jFdf hY. kdI duwK lMmI Ëihmq bxky nfsUr vFgUM tws tws krky srIr dIaF nfVIaF rfhIN idl idmfÊ dy klpq hQOVy vFgUM isr ivc vwjdy mihsUs huMdy hn. keI duwK DImIN vyg nfl qndyhI nfl juV jFdy qy bhuqy iensfn Aus nUM rwb dy idwqy krmF dy Brosy smJ ky Aus qrF dI hI ijMdgI nUM Zflx dI koiÈÈ kr lYdy hn. KuÈI df smF qy qMdrusqI dy sfl bVI qyËI nfl bs ieAuN lgdf mhIinaF hÌiqaF vFgUM CyqI lMG jFdy ny, qy duwK aqy ihËr dI iewk rfq hI bhuq lMmI ho jFdI mihsUs huMdI aY, AudoN ieAuN lwgdf smF iewk QF KV igaf hovy. duwK dy tfeIm vfr vfr GVI tfeIm-pIs vyKxf ieAuN lgdf ijvyN iksy afV ivwc qurdf KUh df pfxI vfr vfr vyKx nfl Aus dI cfl bhuq susq ho jFdI ey eysy qrF lwgdf GVI dIaF sUeIaF vI KVo geIaF hn pr kuJ icr eys vkq nUM vyKx qoN prhyË krky mn pfsy htfAux nfl lwgdf ieMnF dI gqI ny rPqfr qyË kr leI hY. srIr nUM shI Éurfk qy mn nUM hF pwKI (pOjyitv) soc rwK ky anykF bImfrIaF dy ielfË ho skdy hn. quhfzy srIr ivwc hI iewk bhuq vwzf duafeIaF df kfrKfnf lYb lbfrtrI qy PfrmysI hY jo srIrk ieMdry (aOrgn) nUM rIpyar krn dI smrwQf rwKdI hY. ies nUM iswD krn vfsqy iewk Audfhrx dyxI Auicq smJdy hF ijvyN quhfzy srIr Auwqy mOkHy inkilaf dI gwl krIey, iksy mVHI msfxI Aupr suwK suwKI ! bONkr jF suwiKaf lUx nfl sfry mOkHy JV jFdy hn drasl nF bOMkr, nF lUx jF mVHI df kmfl huMdf, Auh quhfzy mn nUM ivÈvfs ho jFdf ik hux suwK ! suK leI bs hux myry mOhky JV gey smJo. quhfzy mn ny ivÈvfs krky quhfzI bfzI aMdr bYTI PfrmysI nUM shI isgnl dy idwqf aqy Aus ny afpxf kMm krnf ÈurU kr idwqf quhfzy idno-idn mHOky TIk hoxy ÈurU ho jFdy hn. mn ivwc afs dI iewk shI DfrnF ijMdgI dy bhuq sfry duwKqoV skdI hY. afsqk lok pRfrQnfvF qy

“dUwK-qoV”

pfT krky mn nUM hor pfsy lf skdy hn jd ik agFh vDU svyr Èfm dI sYr (vfk) lfiebRyrI, aKbfr ikqfbF khfxIaF pVHn ivwc idlcspI vDf ky mn nUM hor pfsy lf skdy hn. qfÈ dI bfËI sIp Kyzx vfilaF nUM kdy zumYniÈaf rog nhIN huMdf. KyzidaF

AuhnF dy idmfg dy sYwlF dI vrijs huMdI rihMdI hY. mqlv quhfzI iËMdgI ivwc bhuqIaF ibmfrIaF dy ielfj qusIN Éud ! afp hI mn nUM hF pwKI krky afpxy afp dy duwK-qoV skdy ho. Ëmfny ivwc anykF nImhkIm vYd zfktr hn jo pYsy dy lflc ivwc afky afpxy mÈhUr dUwK-qoV nusKy dws ky quhfnUM cwkrF ivwc pf skdy hn pr bhuq QoVy iemfndfr hkIm hn joN shI slfh qy vfjb dysI dvfeI idMdy, nfl afp nUM dvfeI bnfAux dI shI ivDI vI dws idMdy hn ik ieh dvfeI qusIN Éud afp vI iqafr kr skdy ho. AuhnF nUM shI duwK-qoV vYd zfktr ikhf jf skdf hY. aFm ipMzF ivwc keI sfDfrn bMidaF dy nfvF nfl awl vI pY jFdI ‘duwK-qoV’ dI, Auh hryk gwl nfl afKx gy “mINh tfeIm isr ipaf bs duKqoV idwqy, Ìsl bhuq sohxI hoeI duwK qoVqy, vDIaf DuwpF ny duwK-qoV idwqy, awj sfry duwK qoV idaFgy” ieho ijhy iensfn hmyÈF KuÈ rihMdy hn. eysy qrF df iek ‘duwK-qoV’ amlI ikqy puls dy aiVwky af igaf, Aus nUM Qfxy ilaFdf igaf. awgy kudrqI ipMz df srpMc Qfxy iksy hor kMm afieaf hoieaf sI Aus ny amlI nUM vyKidaF ikhf “E duwK-qoVf’ suwK hY awj aYQy” ieh sux ky kuJ ispfhIaF df iDafn iËafdf duwK-qoV lÌË vwl iKwicaf igaf, kihMdy “ieh ikhVy ikhVy duwK qoVdf ey” srpMc ny rogF dI ilst igxfeI “iksy dy hwz pYr gozy duKdy hovx, iksy df isr duKdf hovy, mn GfAUN mfAUN huMdf hovy, iksy qoN pUrI idhfVI kMm nF huMdf hovy, keI iesqrIaF dy inwky inafxy rfq nUM Gwt sONdy hovx, lUË moÈnF df pwkf ielfj krnf hovy, iksy nUM sfrf ipMz imwqrF df nF lwgdf hovy qF eysy duwKqoV kol afAuNdy hn eysy krky hI ies df nfm duwK-qoV pwk igaf hY. kol KVy keI ispfhI afp dIaF kuhxIaF qy mHOr tohx lwg pey, keI vfr ieho ijhIaF ibmfrIaF pYr Auwqy vI pRgt ho jFdIaF, ijvyN Gr ivwc koeI ZUeI mÜx vflf swidaf hovy qF sfrf twbr ZUeIaF igwty gozy plosx lwg pYNdf

ijvyN AuhnF dy srIr ivwc kuJ nf kuwJ drd hox lwg ipaf hovy. hOldfr ny ispfhI nUM awK mfrI qy kMzy vflI cfh df afrzr idwqf. Qwly bYTy duwK-qoV amlI nUM ieÈfrf krky kursI Auwqy bYTfieaf igaf, amlI hOsly nfl kursI mlidaF boilaf “afh qF beI swcI duwK-qoV idwqy” hOldfr boilaf “amlIaF qyry Gr nUM jfx qoN pihlF afpF iek nfarf jrUr lfAuxf “duwK-qoV ijMdfbfd duwK-qoV ijMdfbfd” kuJ dyr bfad amlI ispfhIaF nfl cfh pI ky sfrI puils dy iKiVaF ichiraF nUM vyKdf vyKdf srpMc dI jIp ivwc bYT igaf . eysy qrHF df iewk hor vfikaf hoieaf. iqMn BfeI nfrMg ! iek durjn (duwK-qoV ijs kol tYks irtrn df mslf, vrk primt qy aYlaYm afeIaF, aMn-aplfiemYt df msilaF dy hr qrF dy duwK-qoV idMdf) dUsrf myl nfrMg (lMmI qy zUMGI soc vflf, knUMnI msilaF df mfhr aqy bhuq afhrI iksm df bMdf) qIsrf aMbF (KMz df iKAuxf, gl Qwly nhIN izwgx idMdf, hfËr jvfbI, ibmfr qoN ibmfr bMdy dIaF hsf ky vwKIaF duKx lf idMdf) kYnyzf qoN ieh iqMny Brf ipMz ZuwzIky GuMmx iPrn gey, pr durjn (duwKqoV) koeI jrUrI kfgËfq aYbsPorz Buwl igaf. Aus nUM pqf lwgf ik Aus df imwqr hMsrf hÌqy dy aMdr aMdr pMjfb af irhf, Aus ny kYnyzf PUn lfieaf “hYlo hMsry ! Xfr kUJ jrUrI kfgË pwqr Gr rih gey sn sfzy GroN lYky iswDf sfzy ipMz hI phuMcdy krky iPr afpdy ipMz nUM jfvIN” hMsry hfmI BrI “bfeI gwl hI koeI nhIN mYN iswDf hI quhfzy kol ipMz ZuzIky afvFgf” hMsry ny sfry prvfr smyq, vYnkUvr qoN PlfeIt pkVI qy pMjfb vwl nUM rvfnf ho igaf. PlfeIt idwlI eyarport lwgI awgy iek ckvF zrfeIvr gwzI lYky phuMicaf hoieaf

sI ijs kol nF koeI gwzI dy pypr qy nF hI

zrfeIvr lfiesYNs, iksy trwk dI klIzrI Cwz nvF nvF gwzI clfAux lwgf sI. hMsrf, Aus dI pqnI aqy bwcy nfl atYcIaF nfl lwd ky Aus ny gwzIN iswDI ZuzIikaf nUM kr idwqI. zrfeIvr cwkvF Pukry suBfa df rsqy ivc lUq lUq krdf afvy, jdoN vI gwzI iksy pfsy nUM moVy bws klkwqf kwt hI mfry, AuDr hMsrf dony hwQ joVI pfsy pYsMËr sIt bYTf kdy kdy afp dy KflI pYrF nfÜ bnfAutI brykF nwpy, luiDafxy qwk afAuNdy

hMsry df sjf pYr vYsy hI Qwk igaf. ckvyN zrfievr dI zrfeIvrI vyK ky Aus nUM afAudI nINdr qy Qkyvy df iKafl qF ikDry Auwz puwz hI igaf, sfry rfh vfihgurU vfihgurU krdy nUM jdoN jI tI roz jgrfvF lMGidaF sfr Kwby hwQ nfnksr TfT afeI qF Aus ny dony hwQ Auwpr nUM cuwky qy prmfqmf df Èukrfnf krky kihMdf “dfiqaf ! bws suKI sFdI phuMcx dy nyV hI hF Ërf myhr rwKIN” gwzI jI tI roz lckory KFdI mosy mfrdI DUVF pwtI jFdI jf rhI sI. awgy ajIq vfl (ijwqvfl) qoN pihlF iklHI cfhÜF kol puils df bhuq vwzf nfkf lwgf hoieaf qy BfrI cYikMg ho rhI sI puils mulfËm ny ckvyN nUM gwzI rokx df ieÈfrf kIqf ckvyN zrfeIvr gwzI rok leI, pyprF dI puC-qfÈ ÈurU hoeI qF ckvyN zrfievr ny mOkf ijhf vyK AuQoN iekdm gwzI Bjf leI Kwby nUM moV kwt ky gwzIN ZuzIikaF nUM iswDI kr idwqI awgy rylvy lfeIn Auwpr Pftk Qwly nUM sVk bMd krn vfsqy hOlI hOlI af rhy sn. cusq zrfeIvr ny PurqI nfl sVk dI vwKI ivc dI Pftk Qwly lwgx qoN pihlF pihlF rylvy lfeIn krfs kr idwqI nfl QoVf ijhf hwisaf ik mgr puils ijpsI ivc vwzf aPsr qy cfr ispfhI Pftk bMd ivc aV gey hn. puils aPsr ny Pftk mfstr nUM nfry bld vrgIafM donoN muwCF Aupr kIqIaF ivKfeIaF, nfl dono AuNglF AuqFh nUM cuwkIaF qy jbrI Pftk Kulvf ley, aqy koiÈÈ kIqI ik BjfeI gwzI PVI jf sky. gwzI ivwc hMsrf qy prvfr idl Auwqy hwQ rwK sihimaf qy bhuq Gbrfieaf bYTf ipwCy nUM vfr vfr vyKy nfl khy “pqMdrf qUM gwzI ikAuN BjfeI” BUqiraF zrfeIvr pUrf hrPilaf pr boly kuJ nF, hMsry Pyr Dox GuMmfa ky ipwCy nUM vyiKaf qy boilaf “qyry ipAu mgr hI af rhy hY” puils ijpsI kfPI Ìrk kwZ ky kuJ Ìfsly Auwpr mgr sI, Kwby moV muVn qoN pihlF AuhnF nUM BjfeI gwzI cUrVcwk vwl nUM muVdI ids geI. bws kuJ hI Pfsly Auwqy puils ny gwzI mUhirE vÜ leI. ispfhIaF DUh ky zrfeIvr nUM bfhr kwZ ky ijpsI ivwc ieAuN suwt ilaf ijvyN iksy vwzy smfgm Auwqy aflUaF dI borI iljfxI huMdI hY. AuDr kudrqI nyV hI iqMny Brf nfrMg sVky sVk AuwQy qury jfx, Auh KV ky sfrf qmfÈf vyKx lwg pey. AuhnF nUM vyK ky

hMsry ny gwzI df ÈIÈf Kol ky suwky sMG avfË mfrI “Psf idwqf ckvyN zrfievr ny myrf qF sxy juafkI smfn vI ivwcy hI hY” nfrMg BrfvF nUM CyqI CyqI qrdI qrdI sfrI khfxI suxfeI. cwkvF zrfievr ispfhIaF ny kuwkV vFgUM lpyt ky ijpsI ivwc suwitaf hoieaf sI. aMby nfrMg dI pqnI aqy aYs aYs pI mogf dI pqnI dony juafn Aumr iekwTIaF pVdIaF qy pwkIaF shylIaF sn. aMby ny qurMq mogy aYs pI nUM PUn GuMmfieaf, kuJ hI imMtF bfad Es vfrdfq ivKy puils aÌsr df PUn KVikaf qy Auh ijpsI vflf aÌsr kuJ ZihÜf ijhf pY igaf, kihMdf “hux jykr mYN ies nUM Cwz idwqf qF myrI mihkmy ivwc bhuq byiewËqI hovygI ik PiVaf nhIN igaf, iek vfr qF mYN ies nUM vfps nfky Auwqy iljfxf hI iljfxf, BfvyN qusIN nfl hI af jfvo, bwc igaf sfÜf ieh kMjr kuwqf” nfl hI Aus ny afpxI KwbI muwC nUM vwt dyky lfl awKF ckvyN zrfievr vwl nUM kwZIaF. aÌsr dIaF Pyr donoN muwCF nfry bld dy isMgF vFgUM lMmIaF iqwKIaF qy afkVIaF rohb ivKf rhIaF sn. ckvyN nUM gfhÜF df sMgn qF nfÜy nfl hI bhuq hoeI igaf. puils ny kMbdIaF KuwcF qy ClkdIaF vwKIaF nfl ijpsI ivwcoN cwkvF bfhr kwiZaf qy ikhf “ies nUM nfl lYky Gr nUM cloN AuwQy smfn qy bwcy Auqfro iPr ies nUM nfky vflI jgHf Auwpr lYky cloN, asIN quhfzy mgr mgr rhFgy” aMby BrfvF dI koTI dy vwzy bfhrly qwKqy cIkdy Kuwly, dony gwzIaF vfrI vfrI aMdr lMG geIaF, ispfhIaF nUM cfh pfxI vrqxF ÈurU ho igaf, nfl dy aFzI guaFZI awzIaF cwk cwk vyKx qy socx ik ieMnF dy koeI vwzf hI mihmfn afieaf hoieaf lgdf ijs nUM pUrI Pors gfrd Gr qwk Cwzx afeI hY. sfiez Auwqy cwkvF zrfeIvr suwky sMG mUMh dIaF KflI

Guwtf ijhIaF Br irhf sI Aus nUM pfxI qwk nhIN iksy puiCaf. vfips nfky vwl jFidaF ckvyN zrfievr dI gwzI ivwc myÜ mUhrlI

pYsMjr sIt qy aMbF mgrlI sIt bYTf .

aMbf vwzy Brf myl nUM zrfievr dy kMnF vwl

ieÈfry krky kihMdf “myl afh kMn vyK !

zrfievr dy cMgy Bly hn jy afpF nF imldy

qF hux nUM gulgilaf vfgUM Puwly hoxy sn”

cwkvF zrfeIvr mUMh GuwtI bYTf sI. aMbf

iPr boilaf “myl ieh afpdy buwl ijhy

GuwtI bYTf ey, hux nUM qf iehdf qoqy vFgUM

boldy df aVft ipaf hoxf sI” cwkvF Pyr

cuwp. myl PUn kMn nUM lfky ikqy koeI afrzr

kr irhf sI. “myl mYnUM lgdf afpF ies

dI srivs ijhI krvf hI leIey Pyr Èfied

rYÜf ijhf hoky koeI gwl mUMhoN Puwty” aMq

cwkvYN afpxy kMn tohidaF mUMh Koilaf

“bfeI qusIN qF sfry duwK-qoV idwqy agFh

nUM mYN gwzI dy sfry pypr pUry krUM gf ieh

myrf pihlf cfns sI” aMby iPr tkor kIqI

“ajy iewk do vfr qF hor qjrbf kr lvIN

asIN do mhIny eyQy hI hF qyrI hspqfl

Ébr nUM afieaf krFgy” ies qrF gwlF

kridaF nfkf af igaf. cwkvF ijvy iksy

ivafh Auwqy ibn-bulfey mihmfn vFgUM Au-

wQy iswDf hI Duws dyky dfKl ho igaf. ijpsI ivwcoN ijwqy pihlvfnF vFgUM vwzf

aPsr qy cfry ispfhI bfhr inkly. bfkI

dy AuwQy KVy mulfËm socx ik hux qwk cwkvy

zrfeIvr dy Jwgy dy bwKIey AuDyVy hoxy sn pr pqf nhI ikAuN nhIN AuDyVy ? eyny nUM

qMdUrI murgy qy nukl pfxI AuwQy phuMc igaf

drasl myl ny rsqy ivwc afAuNidaF

ijwqvfl vfsy Zfby Aupr afrzr kr idwqf

sI. donoN BfeI myl qy aMbf boly “qusI sfry

mulfËm lMc kro qy afp dy duwK-qoVo asI

awj ckvyN nUM ipMz rwKdy hF, ies dI Èfm nUM klfs lfAuNdy hF. ckvF ijhVy pMj ik-

lomItr dy sÌr ivwc ZuzIikaf nUM BUqiraf

ò igaf sI hux Auh sihj smfeI nfl afsy pfsy vyKdf zrfeIvrI kr irhf sI. aMbF

iPr boilaf “qUM soc jy asIN nF imldy qF

qyrf hfl kI hoxf sI” cwkvF zrfeIvr bws

isr hI ihlfAuNdf irhf ijvyN Qfxydfr dIaF

vwt idwqIaF muwCF df prCfvF Aus dIaF awKF qoN pfsy nF huMdf hovy.

pMnf 9 qoN

ajoky Xuwg ivc gurU nfnk sfihb dI ivcfrDfrf dy smUh muwidaF nUM vI ivcfrn dI loV hY, Auh cfhy smfjI ZFcy nfl sMbMiDq hox jF

siBafcfrk vrqfry nfl. gurU nfnk drÈn ikrq krn, vMz Ckx aqy nfm jpx dy isDFq qy afDfrq hY. ivÈv gurU nfnk sfihb ny sMsfr nUM swcI-suwcI ikrq kridaF, vMz ky Ckx df AupdyÈ idwqf hY. ikrqI vjoN hI iek ivÈyÈ rUp iksfn aqy iksfnI nUM gurU sfihb ny afpxy jIvn ivwc Éfs mhwqv idwqf. ‘hl-vfhk’ dy rUp ivwc gurU nfnk sfihb, dsF nhuMaF dI ikrq dI mhfnqf Aujfgr krn leI, jIvn kfl dy aMiqm 18 vrHy rfvI iknfry vsfey ngr krqfrpur sfihb ivKy iksfnI krdy hoey, ikrqI qy imhnqkÈF dI ZfxI dy moZI bxy. iksfnI hwkF leI jUJx vfly bhfdr lok gurU nfnk sfihb dy rfh dy pFDI hn, jdik iksfn ivroDI kfnUMnF dy GfVy gurU nfnk isDFq dy ivroDI hn. gurU nfnk sfihb vloN iesqrI jfqI nUM ieÉlfkI

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Abbotsford Traditional School Parents Raise Concerns Over Proposed Supportive Housing with a Safe Consumption Room Project Across from a School

Parents at Abbotsford Traditional School (ATS) are voicing serious concerns regarding a BC Housing proposal to build a single-room occupancy (SRO) supportive housing project with a safe consumption room directly across the street from the school, which serves students in grades 6 through 12.

Parents have been actively reaching out to all levels of government — municipal, provincial, and federal — to raise serious concerns about the appropriateness of this location and the lack of consultation with the school community. Despite repeated attempts, their concerns remain unanswered, and families are growing increasingly frustrated by the silence from leadership. The PAC is still awaiting the collaborative meeting BC Housing was supposed to arrange during the week of October 13, as well as responses from Mayor Siemens and Premier Eby.

“This is not about opposing supportive housing,” said Rani Prakash, PAC President at Abbotsford Traditional School. “It’s about ensuring that student safety and community wellbeing are not compromised in the process.”

While parents and community members acknowledge the urgent need for supportive housing and services for vulnerable populations, they believe the proposed location—directly across from a school—is inappropriate and raises significant safety and wellbeing concerns for students.

‘’We fully support helping people who need housing and recovery support,” Rani added. “But placing a facility

with a safe consumption room across from a school is not the right solution. This isn’t about opposing housing— it’s about finding a safer, more suitable location.”

Since learning of the proposal, the ATS PAC (Parent Advisory Council) has reached out to BC Housing, the City of Abbotsford, the Abbotsford School Board, Abbotsford School District, DPAC and local representatives to better understand the project and advocate for student safety. PAC representatives have already met with City Councillors, MLA Bruce Banman, MLA Harman Bhangu, MP Brad Vis, MP Sukhman Gill and members of the Board of Education to share parents’ concerns and ask for a collaborative meeting, greater transparency, and community consultation.

The PAC has also launched petitions online and at both the federal and provincial levels:

MP Brad Vis and MP Sukhman Gill will both present the federal petition in the House of Commons.

MLA Bruce Banman will present the provincial petition in the BC Legislature.

“These petitions give our families and community members a voice,” said Rani. “We want to ensure parents have the opportunity to be heard and that the decisions made truly reflect what’s best for both students and residents.”

The PAC is encouraging BC Housing, City and the Province to explore alternative sites that would both support

vulnerable residents and protect student safety. They have also requested that BC Housing pause the permit process until meaningful consultation with the school community and the City can take place.

Background

The proposed project, located at 2270 Martens Street, would include units for 42 individuals transitioning from homelessness, on-site supports, and a safe consumption area. The development is being advanced by BC Housing, in partnership with the Province and an operator expected to be Connective, who have said that they will have a minimum of two staff on site 24 hours a day.

Parents have expressed concerns about:

The close proximity to students and youth

The lack of consultation with families and the school community

The potential safety risks and community impacts

In a recent Abbotsford News article, Mayor Siemens was quoted expressing concern about the 41% increase in homelessness and affirming that “the City will continue to advocate for the most vulnerable members of our community and work closely with senior government to ensure they have access to the housing, health, and social supports they need.”

“We absolutely agree that housing and support services are vital — and that

the focus should be on finding lasting solutions rather than short-term, bandaid ones, but does that solution include placing a supportive housing facility with a safe consumption room directly across from a school serving Grades 6–12?” Rani said. “Our children are also among the most vulnerable members of this community, and their safety and wellbeing deserve Mayor Siemens and Premier Eby’s equal advocacy and protection.”

The 41% increase being cited is not an accurate basis for decision-making, as the data collection methods between last year and this year differ significantly. In 2024, the count included only those who consented, whereas in 2025, all individuals were counted regardless of consent. This year’s count also included data from more locations, as well as figures provided by BC Housing for the two largest RV and trailer encampments — both located on provincial land.

Without consistent methodology, a year-over-year comparison cannot reliably demonstrate an increase or decrease. That context matters — especially when such figures are being used to justify sensitive housing placement decisions. To many, it appears the City and Province may be using these changes to shape the numbers in their favor, which undermines public confidence in how this data is being used to guide housing and zoning decisions.

The PAC emphasizes that its position is not against supportive housing, but rather against placing this type of facility in such close proximity to a school.

Twin Filmmakers Share Why Learning Punjabi Language Matters More Than Ever

High school students Rohan Gill and Jaiden Gill are using filmmaking to explore a question close to their hearts: Why does learning Punjabi matter to Canadian youth?

Their latest short film, created in collaboration with the Department of World Languages and Literatures (WLL) at Simon Fraser University (SFU), highlights the personal, cultural, and professional significance of learning Punjabi. The video features five SFU students who share what motivates them to learn the language and how it strengthens their sense of identity and belonging.

Dr. Reetinder Kaur, Punjabi Language Instructor at SFU, also features in the film, emphasizing how the Punjabi language serves as a bridge between herself, as an immigrant, and her Canadian-born students. “For Punjabi course students at SFU, learning Punjabi is more than an academic pursuit — it’s a way to preserve heritage, bridge generations, and engage meaningfully with their communities,” says Dr. Kaur.

For the Gill brothers, filmmaking is both creative expression and cultural exploration. “We realized that film can make complex ideas feel relatable,” says Rohan. “When people see stories about language, identity, and connection on screen, they don’t just watch them — they feel them.”

Jaiden adds that this film marks only the beginning of a broader storytelling journey. He plans to create a series of interviews with professionals and community members who reflect on how speaking Punjabi enriches their personal and professional lives. “Many people tell us that Punjabi helps them connect more deeply with their families, especially grandparents,” Jaiden says. “It also strengthens their ability to serve and connect with others in their communities.”

Their passion for meaningful storytelling led the brothers to co-found VISTORI, a volunteer-driven filmmak -

Rohan Gill (centre) and Jaiden Gill (right) with Dr. Reetinder Kaur (left) at the Punjabi Language Education Association’s 20th International Mother Language Day event, during the first community screening of their short film

ing initiative that helps community members and organizations amplify their missions. Through VISTORI, they donate countless hours to writing, shooting, and editing short films focused on cultural celebration, social awareness, and community well-being — work that continues to reach audiences across British Columbia.

By spotlighting Punjabi language learners and educator, Rohan and Jaiden hope their film inspires others to see Punjabi not only as a means of communication but as a living expression of heritage and belonging.

Watch the video and join SFU WLL in celebrating Punjabi language instruction – where every word carries culture, connection, and pride.

https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ucLctX7okeA

Rohan Gill (centre) and Jaiden Gill (right) with Dr. Reetinder Kaur (left) at the Punjabi Language Education Association’s 20th International Mother Language Day event, during the first

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Abbotsford Auxiliary Delivers $74,000 Lifeline: Critical

New Equipment Bolsters ARH Emergency Care

Abbotsford Regional Hospital’s (ARH) Emergency Department is significantly enhancing its critical care and trauma capabilities thanks to a generous donation of $74,000 from the dedicated volunteers of the Abbotsford Auxiliary to ARH.

This substantial funding secured two high-priority pieces of clinical equipment designed to manage life-threatening situations where rapid response and precise physiological stabilisation are paramount. The new devices—a specialised hypothermia/hyperthermia blanket system and a rapid infuser pump— are immediately being integrated into the ARH Emergency Department.

The $74,000 donation addresses two distinct but equally critical needs in emergency medicine, providing

clinicians with tools to manage severe shock and metabolic instability with greater speed and accuracy.

These items are game-changers in timecritical situations. The rapid infuser is vital for trauma patients where every minute counts, and the specialised blanket help manage complex temperature regulation with unprecedented control. The generosity of the Abbotsford Auxiliary ensures that medical teams have the best tools to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This support elevates the level of immediate care hospital teams can prvide.

Seeing $74,000 go toward equipment that handles true emergencies—devices where speed and precision are mandatory—is incredibly rewarding and affirms the dedi-

cation of every volunteer who supports Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation’s mission.

Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation plays a vital role in supporting healthcare in our community. If you would like to support their work please visit fvhcf.ca

The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by the Fraser Health Authority. They serve the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.

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Canada Post Unveils Stamp Honouring Sikh Soldiers at Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony in Kitchener

AT the annual Sikh Remembrance Day Ceremony, held in Kitchener, Ontario, on Sunday, Canada Post unveiled its Remembrance Day

stamp recognizing the long history of Sikh soldiers serving with the Canadian military.

More than a quarter million Sikh soldiers answered the call of duty for Britain and its allies during both world wars. In Canada, discrimination prevented many Sikhs from enlisting. Only 10 broke the barrier in the First World Warmost fighting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Europeincluding eight who joined before conscription.

As followers of Sikhism, which promotes equality regardless of race, class, gender or religion, the majority of these soldiers had the surname Singh (“lion” in Punjabi).

Nearly a century later, research brought to light the forgotten stories of these and other Sikh soldiers in Canada, whose courage and resilience inspired future generations and helped build a more inclusive country.

At 22 years old, Private Buckam Singh was the youngest Cana -

dian Sikh soldier to enlist. He was wounded and returned to action after recovering in hospital - only to be injured again. He was later diagnosed with tuberculosis and died from the disease in 1919. Private Singh’s resting place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Kitchener is the only known military grave in Canada of a Sikh soldier from the world wars. The Remembrance Day ceremony held at the site is one of the largest annual gatherings of Sikh soldiers and veterans in North America.

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Multicultural Canada: Korean BBQ chicken thighs

Canada has food options as diverse as the people who call it home. You can explore that variety and spruce up a high-protein dish like chicken thighs with this sweet and zesty recipe from chef Devan Rajkumar. It adds a flavourful punch to the classic chicken dinner:

Korean Marinated BBQ Chicken

Thighs

Prep time: 2 hours

Cook time: 25 minutes

Makes: 4 to 6 portions

Ingredients:

Marinade:

¼ cup (60 ml) light soy sauce

¼ cup (60 ml) honey

1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil

1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar

4 cloves garlic, finely grated

2 tbsp (30 ml) ginger, finely grated

1 tbsp (15 ml) gochujang

Thighs:

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Tip: bone-in protein adds a juicier punch

1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds, toasted

2 green onions, thinly sliced

4 shallots, diced

½ tbsp (7.5 ml) cooking oil

Directions:

Marinade:

Place a small sauce pot on low heat and add the sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Remove pan from the heat and whisk in remaining marinade ingredients. Return to heat and bring to a boil.

Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

In a baking dish, add the chicken thighs and cover with the marinade, making sure to evenly coat the chicken. Save a little bit of marinade to use when

grilling. Cover and refrigerate for 90 minutes.

Cooking:

Preheat barbecue to 400°F (200°C).

Remove chicken from the marinade and add salt to the thighs on both sides. Let chicken come back to room temperature before grilling.

until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

While the chicken rests, bring a small pan up to medium-high heat, add the cooking oil and diced shallots. Sauté until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove shallots from pan and set aside on a paper towel to keep them crisp.

Turn off half the grill and place the chicken skin-side-up for 15 minutes. Brush chicken with reserved marinade and flip thighs skin-side-down. Cook

Place chicken on a platter and top with green onions, sesame seeds and crispy shallots.

Tip: Consider chicken that was raised without antibiotics or protein that helps support sustainable farming, like the options at Maple Leaf Foods. You can learn more about protein options at mapleleaf.ca.

Protein snacks to grab: Crunchy hot dog roll-ups

Busy routines call for quick, nourishing snacks. Make it easy with this fun, hand-held recipe that’s packed with protein and comes together with only five easy ingredients:

Crunchy Cheese and Jalapeno Hot Dog Roll-Ups

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 50 mins

Makes: 9 servings

Ingredients:

9 Juicy Jumbos loaded three cheese jalapeno hot dogs

2 sheets (450 g) butter puff pastry, thawed

1 egg, lightly beaten with 2 tsp (10 ml) water

½ cup (120 ml) crispy fried onions, lightly crushed

2 tbsp (30 ml) black sesame seeds

2 tsp (10 ml) poppy seeds

1 tsp (5 ml) butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut hot dogs in half, crosswise.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a work surface, unroll one sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 9 equal squares. Place a hot dog half horizontally along one end of a pastry square, then roll it up to wrap around the hot dog. Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry and hot dog halves.

Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan. Use two baking sheets if needed.

Brush the rollups all over with the egg mixture. Using a paring knife, score three diagonal lines across each rollup. In a small bowl, combine the crispy fried onions, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and melted butter. Work the mixture by hand until it’s evenly coated with butter, then sprinkle evenly over the tops of the roll-ups.

Bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Tip: Have lots of condiments on hand for these roll-ups. Some options to consider: ketchup, spicy mayo, steak sauce, a variety of mustards, hot honey, red pepper jelly, salsa or barbecue sauce. You can find more recipes at mapleleaf.ca.

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The Full Moon this week occurs in your sign. If there is any time to be noticed for something, it is now. The position you might want to take when it comes to any situation will be made quite clear by you. This won’t necessarily fit in with what others might want or expect, generating the need for them to reconsider.

You could suddenly begin to realise that somebody else isn’t planning to be as agreeable as you have presumed. This may make you wonder about exactly what might be building up behind the scenes that might prove difficult. Focus on what gives you greatest enjoyment and any decisions you need to make in these directions.

Something you have been putting your energy into over the last 2 weeks might now require some rethinking, especially if you feel certain obligations take up too much of your time and might be better dropped. Look at this as a first stage up to late October. Developing greater personal freedom in the long term will be important.

There can be much to enjoy this week though there will be other situations that will provide some challenges. You need to be creative with thinking or decision making to late October, especially if you are being put under pressure when it comes to the expectations of somebody else. Your focus will be to bring something to an end.

What is possible in the long term could become clearer, making you realise that what once seemed important might need to be rethought. This could be as a result of what someone else now wants or expects. You must not put your wishes to one side as there is the opportunity to fulfil those eventually, even if it is not obvious right now. Don’t hesitate to either challenge or bring something to an end with somebody else if this will generate greater peace, balance or harmony to you on a personal level. This could bring some surprising things to the surface that you didn’t expect, making it necessary to rethink, to late September, the decisions you should make.

Your focus will move to finances to late September and this can have some sort of new beginnings attached, though this is a first stage. There could be final details you need to sort out so that you will be in a good position to handle any increase in responsibilities. The true position of somebody else could become more obvious.

You could come to the realisation, from now to late September, that it is better to scale down ideas you might have had late July to mid August to be able to take these things into the future successfully. Others might have bigger ambitions but you can be happier with small steps, allowing you to have a feeling of better control.

Somebody else could become surprisingly generous, which you might find hard to trust. When it comes to any definite decision making you need to take your time to late September. Matters will require careful contemplation especially in any situations where you need to scale back obligations rather than take new ones on.

Something you thought had become evident since mid August where someone else’s decision making is concerned could again become more unknown to late September. It could be that they need to withdraw to make final decisions. These could involve taking your priorities into account as well as generating some sort of pleasure in life.

You are in a position to late September to contemplate future plans and possibilities that you may have wanted from late July to mid August but could not finalise. You have the opportunity to engage with others and get a response. This could also have a lot to do with leaving the past behind up to 20th November so you can move on with a new life direction.

Interactions with other people can be pleasant on one hand but challenging on another when it comes to any situation where personal commitment from you is expected. What should be aimed for in the long term can be communicated to late September, though this is a first stage. Winding things up is part of the process.

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Labour Market Outlook forecasts job opportunities over next 10 years

B.C.’s new Labour Market Outlook anticipates more than one million job openings over the next decade, helping people to plan their education, skills training and career paths.

The 2025 forecast projects that people in B.C. can expect a wide range of job opportunities and career paths. Employment is projected to grow from 2.9 million in October 2025, to 3.3 million by 2035, averaging 1.2% growth per year.

The Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of job-market trends that helps governments, organizations, post-secondary

institutions and employers make informed decisions about careers, education and skills training, and hiring. It provides people in B.C. with up-to-date information about current and future job opportunities, and how to prepare for them.

The 2025 Labour Market outlook reflects slower population growth due to the reduction in federal immigration levels. This has affected labour supply, the demand for some goods and services, and the demand for workers in certain sectors.

The Labour Market Outlook does not fully reflect the recent fasttracking of major projects, and

employment projected in this outlook does not take into account the expected benefit to employment from these projects.

The accuracy of any forecast depends on various assumptions about future events, many of which are unpredictable. Due to this, the B.C. Labour Market Outlook is revised annually to reflect changing circumstances.

Government is building B.C. into Canada’s economic engine, while staying focused on making education and training more accessible, affordable, relevant and responsive to workforce needs.

BC Lions Defeat the Stampeders in Playoff Thriller to Advance to the Western Final

The BC Lions hosted the Calgary Stampeders in the Western Semi-Final on Saturday, November 1st at BC Place, with kickoff moved to 2:30 p.m. Pacific to accommodate football and baseball fans alike. The Lions took the spotlight, battling to a 33-30 victory in a game defined by clutch moments and resilient play.

The Lions began with momentum, building a 13-7 lead at halftime. Their offence gained traction behind the steady hand of quarterback Nathan Rourke — who threw for 223 yards and added a rushing touchdown.

Robert Carter Jr had a sensational 95 yard kick off return TD in the 3rd quarter. Calgary stormed back in the 4th quarter — at one point tying the game 30-30 with less than a minute to play.

That set the stage for a dramatic finish: veteran kicker Sean Whyte knocked through a 43-yard field goal

as time expired — the final swing in a game that saw big special-teams and defensive plays besides the offence.

This win sends the Lions into the Western Final, marking their third appearance in four years. They’ll face the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, November 8th at 3:30 p.m. PT, at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. What makes this matchup extra special: although the Lions and Roughriders have met four times previously in a West Final, all of those games were in BC. This will be the first West Final between them held in Saskatchewan.

Meanwhile, on the East side, the Montreal Alouettes go on the road to play the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Final, with kickoff at 12 noon Pacific. The ultimate prize: the 112th Grey Cup on November 16 in Winnipeg.

Playoff football in Regina promises to be icy — forecasts suggest a high of −2 °C, lows near −8 °C, and possible snow. Biting weather, swirling winds, and playoff intensity — only adds to the story.

On-air, the Lions’ BC Lions Football broadcast featured the legendary Don Taylor in the pre-game show and former Lion Jas Dhillon joining Harpreet and Taqdeer in the Punjabi booth at halftime, bringing insights and local flavour to the coverage.

The BC Lions found a way. Offence, defence, special teams — all pulled through when it mattered most. Now they carry that momentum into Regina, ready to prove they’ve got what it takes to get over the hump to get into the 112th Grey Cup!

Tune in to BC Lions Football on Sher-EPunjab AM600 presented in part by: Seva Wellness, Jassy Braich Mortgage, BC Unclaimed, Bakerview Building Design, Khalsa Credit Union and A2Z Truck & Trailer Repair.

Western Final: B.C. Lions at Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, November 8, 2025

Pre-game show: 3:30 p.m.

Countdown to Kickoff: 4 p.m. https:// listen.streamon.fm/ckspam

How small business owners can help prevent fraud

From coast to coast, Canadian small businesses support their communities with goods, services and jobs, strengthening the economy. But they—and those they support—are under increasing threat from financial fraudsters.

According to a report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), 50 per cent of Canadian small businesses report experiencing either an attempted or successful fraud attack.

Between phishing, malware, business email compromise, social engineering and more, fraudsters have developed a variety of ways to gain information and access to businesses, with the goal of stealing money.

For Piraveena Tharmalingam, a Vice President in Canadian Business Banking at TD, protecting a business from fraud is an important part of meeting financial goals. There are also steps owners can take

to make their businesses more resilient to fraud. She shares five:

Don’t assume your company's email is secure. While most of us use email all the time, it can be exposed to unsecure networks, and vulnerable to compromise and manipulation. If you receive an email asking for sensitive information, requesting updated payment details and banking information or attempting to redirect funds, it's a good idea to validate the request by calling the sender at the number they have on file, as a precaution.

Use available security tools. Most financial institutions offer a wide array of security features. Some banks, like TD offer tools such as dual authentication and transaction limits, which can help keep a company's finances safe. Talk to your bank about the security features they offer and take advantage of them.

Be careful which links you click. Faked, or “spoofed,” emails and fraudulent websites can infect your system with malicious software to steal login credentials or damage files. Always validate that sender email addresses are legitimate and never open attachments or links from unknown senders.

Reconcile accounts regularly. It's a best practice to review and reconcile your business accounts regularly—daily if possible. This can help you spot unfamiliar transactions quickly and potentially stop them.

common scams and regularly test their knowledge to identify any gaps.

Prepare your employees. Encourage employees to think critically and ask questions. Make sure any employees with access to online banking get training on

How to help seniors avoid scams

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to preventing fraud, being aware and prepared is always prudent. When owners, employees and business partners work together and look out for each other, it helps make businesses and communities safer from fraud.

Financial fraud is a problem that affects millions of Canadians every year, with seniors increasingly becoming the target of potential fraudsters. The Canadian AntiFraud Centre (CAFC) received nearly 110,000 fraud reports in 2024, totaling $638 million in losses.

Many of the most common scams law enforcement officials are seeing today— including the so-called "grandparent scam"—are designed specifically to target seniors.

Scammers are also leveraging scams like “the bank investigator scam,” convincing their targets to participate in fake fraud investigations and provide their physical debit or credit card, along with their PIN. The fraudsters may even send someone posing as a bank to their victims’ homes to do this.

Fraudsters are using new technologies and tactics to take their scams to the next level. It’s important to have conversations with

older friends and family members to help them better understand how to identify and avoid fraud.

"Seniors are often targeted by scammers because they are perceived to have more wealth and presumed to be less knowledgeable about navigating online," said Adrienne Vickery, an associate VP in fraud management at TD.

"It's increasingly important to stay aware of the latest fraud and scam trends and share your knowledge with the seniors in your life to help protect one another from falling victim to fraud.”

Here are some tips to help guide a conversation about how fraud can impact seniors: Learn to recognize common scams

Talk to the seniors in your life about how to spot some of the more common types of fraud, including romance scams, investment scams and grandparent scams.?The CAFC is an up-to-date resource for learning about current fraud trends.

Keep personal information protected

Remind seniors not to share personal or financial information over the phone or online. Many fraudsters rely on their victims to supply that information, and will apply pressure tactics to anyone they feel is vulnerable.

Make sure they’re monitoring their finances

Let seniors know that part of staying safe from fraud is reviewing their account activity regularly to check for suspicious transactions. If they have a mobile phone, help them get set up for online banking if they need it and suggest that they sign up for text message fraud alerts from their bank.

Nobody should be afraid of asking for help

It’s important for seniors, and all Canadians, to shake off the stigma that comes

with being defrauded. Fraud doesn't discriminate—Canadians of all ages are vulnerable, and everyone should feel like they can open up about it.

Remind seniors that if something seems strange or too good to be true, they should ask a trusted friend or family member for a second opinion. By staying alert, and relying on each other, we can all stay safer from fraud. You can learn more about spotting fraud at td.com/protectyourself.

B.C., First Nations leaders gather to advance reconciliation

First Nations leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the 10th B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance essential government-to-government relationships.

Premier David Eby, together with Regional Chief Terry Teegee, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations; Chief Shana Thomas, political executive, First Nations Summit; Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president, Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs; and Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, opened the event on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

The event brings together Indigenous Peoples and youth from First Nations throughout the province to build on the strong foundation of government-togovernment relationships developed over the past eight years. This helps advance meaningful reconciliation in the province,

uphold self-determination and create opportunity for everyone in B.C.

As one of the largest meetings of provincial and First Nations leaders in the country, the gathering provides dedicated space and time for provincial leaders to engage directly with First Nations leadership and youth about their Nation’s aspirations and community issues.

More than 1,300 people have registered for the gathering, with representation from more than 200 First Nations and every provincial government ministry. Over two days, more than 1,300 one-to-one meetings between provincial and First Nations leaders are scheduled.

The gathering also features plenary and discussion sessions on a variety of topics, including major projects, responding to racism, implementation of the Declaration Act and more, as well as an exhibitor space to connect First Nations communities with programs and services.

Canadian cities perfect for your next winter getaway

Whether you were born here or adopted Canada as your home, embracing winter adventures is part of the Canuck spirit. With more travellers than ever eager to explore, the travel experts at Radisson are highlighting some of their favourite Canadian cities to make the most of the snowy season.

Winnipeg: With a nickname like “Winterpeg,” it’s no wonder this city and winter are inseparable. With some of the largest winter festivals in Western Canada, visitors can enjoy music, dance, sculpture and outdoor activities. Strap on skates and explore one of the world’s longest natural skating trails at The Forks, where paths stretch across the Assiniboine and Red Rivers. At FortWhyte Alive, explore 660 acres with tobogganing, snowshoeing and even bison watching.

Calgary: Starting January 30, the city’s winter festival, Chinook Blast, begins with live music, sporting events, art in-

stallations and markets. Calgary Zoo’s Zoolights can make family visits extra festive and bright, while thrill seekers can head to WinSport Canada Olympic Park for skiing, snowboarding and a world-class halfpipe. Bowness Park offers skating, ice bikes and cozy firepits—or try crokicurl, a fun blend of crokinole and curling.

Belleville: This charming city shines with seasonal festivals like the Enchanted Holiday Market and Festival of Lights. Outdoor enthusiasts can hit the slopes at Batawa Ski Hill or explore the trails of H.R. Frink Conservation Area, wandering through snowy forests and boardwalks.

Consider skipping the beach this year and embrace a true north winter trip. From coast to coast, Canada has no shortage of unforgettable cold-weather adventures. Find more Canadian destinations and travel tips at choicehotels. com.

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