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Preet Rai for Abbotsford City Council pRIq rfey aYbtsPorz istI kONsl leI cox lV rhy hn. 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE on school board. 35+ YEARS OF FINANCIAL EXPERTISE.
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What's that cough? Understanding the viruses that circulate each fall Sniffles, sore throats and lingering coughs are common as the weather cools, but not every respiratory illness is the same. Each fall and winter, viruses like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulate at the same time. While many people recover at home, each virus has its own characteristics and may affect certain groups more severely.
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Canucks Preseason: Bains and Cootes Continue to Impress
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The Vancouver Canucks are two games into the preseason, and there have been some positives despite dropping both games.
After opening the preseason against Seattle, Vancouver faced the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night and lost 3-1. The biggest concern was the lack of offence. The Canucks were heavily outshot, with Calgary controlling much of the game. Vancouver finished with just 10 shots on goal, while the Flames had 31.
With the roster now down to 31 playOne of the bright spots has been the chemistry between Arshdeep Bains ers, the competition for the remaining spots becomes much clearer. and Braeden Cootes. The two have played together through- Oilers Coming to Rogers Arena out training camp and connected again The Canucks are back in action against Calgary. Cootes helped create Thursday night when they host the the play that led to Bains’ goal, and Edmonton Oilers in their first home the pair continued to look dangerous when they were reunited later in the preseason game. game. Their ability to find each other in The smaller roster should give fans a transition and create offence has been better look at players who are competone of the more noticeable positives ing for opening night jobs. Bains and through the first two preseason games. Cootes are among the young players Bains has also scored in both preseason worth watching, while the Canucks games, while Cootes continues to will also be looking for a much stronmake an impression as the Canucks ger offensive performance after strugevaluate their young players. gling to generate shots against Calgary. Canucks Make 15 Cuts Thursday’s game should provide anThe Canucks trimmed their preseason other important test as Vancouver gets roster by 15 players on Wednesday, closer to finalizing its roster for the regular season. bringing the roster down to 31. The players moving out of the main Buckle up folks, the rebuild is here. NHL group are: The Sedins are now running the hockForwards: Yaroslav Bryzgalov, Riley ey operation as co-presidents, Ryan Patterson, Trey Fix-Wolansky, Brooks Johnson is in as general manager, and Rogowski, Ilya Safonov, Ty Mueller, Manny Malhotra is behind the bench Ben Berard, Adam Novotný and Chase as head coach. Wouters. A new era has officially begun in Defencemen: Sawyer Mynio, Isaac Belliveau, Jimmy Schuldt, Cole Clay- Vancouver.
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wider community," he said, pointing ship that can transform everyone it to the strengths new families bring, touches. The question is not only, including a sense of community who is welcome here in Abbotsford, and the power of story to help am- it is, what kind of community does plify the successes of students and Abbotsford become when we all families alike. Later adding, “How practice welcome," prefaced Muhi do we not only provide access to Bakini, supervisor of Archway Diservices and to be the conduit by versity Education. which we can get support services Kambal, who arrived in Canada in but how do we embrace and utilize October 2025, after a sponsorship the story of their success to build on a strength-based approach, to bring process more than 12 years in the them into the community, to share making, described the vulnerability their story of resilience, success, of starting over in a new country. strength, so that we can build that "I described myself as an iceberg," sense of belonging; we can dem- he said, "looking strong on top, but onstrate that we’re listening and no one knew what was going on at valuing their experiences to make the bottom." the community better as a whole.” Brandsma, who sponsored Kambal Chief Constable Colin Watson and his family said: “It is humbling spoke to the role of public safety as adults to begin again, and many in that same foundation of trust. of you feel this. To try and some“We spend a lot of time creating op- times fail and to keep trying until portunities and community events, you succeed; at job applications, whatever it is that we can do, so that at English tests, at driving, incredseeing a police officer in uniform ible perseverance is required and I like this is a normal part of everyday didn’t realize how much before they business and that we are approach- [Kambal and his family] came.” able and a safe place to be whether Nearly a year into building a life you’re 3 or 83.” in Abbotsford, and through his Watson said those everyday inter- friendship with Brandsma and her actions are what ultimately build family, Kambal said he has come confidence in policing and strengthen to see how much newcomers and longtime residents share. “What we relationships within the community. have learned in these past months "Public trust comes from one interacof living alongside each other, is tion at a time, every interaction, with that we have far more similarities, every officer, every time," he said. more than we have differences," he Following the panel discussion, said. "For example, we both love attendees were treated to a musical our children, our families and we performance by local artist Amy deserve the best and that is possible Van Bergen, whose set, sung in for all of them. We both inspire multiple languages, reflected the them to meaningful work and want evening's spirit of cultural connec- to contribute positively to the lives of those around us." tion. The celebration then turned to this Kambal closed the pairs joint year's keynote speakers Tammy keynote with a hopeful message: Brandsma and Hani Kambal, who “When genuine and natural friendshared the inspiring story of how a ship happens, welcome becomes single act of private citizen spon- belonging.” sorship evolved into a legacy of The annual Abbotsford Welcome friendship, shared responsibility, Day Celebration continues to foster and community connection. meaningful connections, celebrate "Their story invites us to consider cultural diversity, and strengthen a how welcome moves through fami- shared sense of belonging, reflectlies, friendships and generations. ing Abbotsford's ongoing commitIt reminds us that welcome is not ment to building a welcoming and charity or rescue. It is a relation- inclusive community for all.
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Skully White Announces Campaign for Abbotsford City Council skwlI vHfeIt vwloN aYbtsPorz istI kONsl leI cox muihMm df aYlfn Local business owner and community works with them
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advocate Skully White is running for efficiently and in
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Abbotsford City Council in the 2026 a timely manner.”
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municipal election.
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White says his
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White is the owner of lullys food campaign will
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experience and has spent years build- focus on safer
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business and community involvement, infrastructure,
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he has supported local charities, helped support for local
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promote small businesses, organized businesses, responsible spending, frF aqy kimAUintI sMsQfvF nfl mËbUq shI XojnfbMdI ‘qy rhygf. fundraisers and stepped in to help and making sure growth is properly sbM D bxfey hn. afpxy kfro b fr aqy AunHF ny ikhf, “mYN ieh nhIN socdf ik myry families and individuals when they planned.
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needed it.
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“I’m not running because I think I have
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ikAuNik mYN lokF dI gwl suxdf hF, svfl pu“I love Abbotsford and I believe we all the answers. I’m running because I pfieaf, PMzryËrF df afXojn kIqf aqy loV wCdf hF aqy ies kimAUintI dI prvfh krdf can keep making it better,” said White. listen, I ask questions, and I care about dy smyN pirvfrF aqy ivakqIaF dI mdd hF. mYN cfhuMdf hF ik vsnIkF aqy kfrobfrF “We’re growing quickly, and we need what happens in this community. I leI awgy afey. nUM ieh pqf hovy ik istI hfl ivwc AunHF dI to make sure our roads, recreation fa- want residents and businesses to know vHfeIt ny ikhf, “mYnUM aYbtsPorz nfl numfieMdgI krn vflf aijhf ivakqI mOjUd cilities, public safety and City services they have someone at City Hall who is ipafr hY aqy myrf ivÈvfs hY ik asIN iesnUM hY jo AunHF dI gwl suxn, AunHF nfl iml ky grow with us. I also want to make sure willing to listen, work with them and hor vI ibhqr bxfAuNdy rih skdy hF. sfzf kMm krn aqy smwisafvF dy hwl lwBx leI local businesses have a City Hall that help find solutions.”
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Dr. Sahil Kataria is excited to return home to Abbotsford and join the local community as a Family Physician. Born and raised in the Fraser Valley, Dr. Kataria completed his Family Medicine residency in the United States and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. His clinical interests include preventive health, comprehensive family medicine, and minor office procedures. Dr. Kataria is fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. He believes in building long-term relationships with his patients and providing evidence-based, individualized care for the whole family. Dr. Kataria is now accepting new patients and looks forward to caring for families in Abbotsford.
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Dr. Grover & Associates welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal zf: grovr aYNz aYsosIeyts zf: mndIp gryvfl df svfgq krdy hn Dr. Grover and associates welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal to our clinic from July 2026. Mandeep did his trianing in Fraser Valley. He will be helping Dr. Gagan Grover and other doctors in the clinic to reduce appointment waiting times and slowly take on Dr. Gagan Grover’s patients. He will also offer walk in service for our own patients. He will be working full time. He will not be taking new patients outside of our clinic. Please welcome Dr. Mandeep Grewal.
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2026 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford School District NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Abbotsford that an election by voting is to be held to elect one (1) Mayor, eight (8) Councillors, and seven (7) School Trustees, and that the following persons are candidates for each office: MAYOR - One (1) to be elected LAST NAME
USUAL NAME(S) ELECTORAL ORGANIZATION
MUNICIPALITY OF RESIDENCE
DHAMI
Sukhi
Aldergrove, BC
MAHIL
Paul
Abbotsford, BC
PELLIKAAN
David
Abbotsford, BC
SIEMENS
Ross
Abbotsford, BC
COUNCILLOR - Eight (8) to be elected
SCHOOL TRUSTEE - Seven (7) to be elected LAST NAME
USUAL NAME(S)
ELECTORAL ORGANIZATION
MUNICIPALITY OF RESIDENCE
ANTIFAEFF
Peggy
Abbotsford, BC
BRAR
Rupinder Kaur
Abbotsford, BC
COGHILL
Tanya
Abbotsford, BC
COWIE
Chad
Abbotsford, BC
HUTCHISON
Graeme
Abbotsford, BC
KALER
Arsh
Abbotsford, BC
LATHAM
Freddy
Abbotsford, BC
MEHRER
Benjamin
Abbotsford, BC
MUND
Amritpal
Abbotsford Conservatives
Abbotsford, BC
Abbotsford Conservatives
Abbotsford, BC
MUNICIPALITY OF RESIDENCE
NYVALL
Eric
PANDHER
Tejvir S.
Abbotsford, BC
Les
Abbotsford, BC
PATARA
Raj
Abbotsford, BC
CAVACECE
Matthew
Abbotsford, BC
PAULS
Rhonda
Abbotsford, BC
DRIESSEN
Patricia
Abbotsford Voice
Abbotsford, BC
RAUCH
Mike
Abbotsford, BC
FAST HOLLETT
Carmen
Abbotsford Voice
Abbotsford, BC
ROSE
Shannon
Abbotsford, BC
GIBSON
Simon
Abbotsford, BC
SANDHU
Rajwinder Singh
Mission, BC
KANDA-RAJWAN
Rupi
Abbotsford, BC
SINGH
Amandeep
Surrey, BC
KLIX
Jeremy
Abbotsford, BC
STOREY
Earl
MADSEN
Joel
Mission, BC
WARAICH
Vinay
Abbotsford, BC
MILLS
Kristy
Abbotsford, BC
YEE
Pamela
Abbotsford, BC
NARANG
Amrik
Abbotsford, BC
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Abbotsford, BC
RAI
Preet S.
Aldergrove, BC
ROSS
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Abbotsford, BC
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Dave
Abbotsford, BC
SIDHU
Jag
Abbotsford, BC
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Rick
Abbotsford, BC
TRAN
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Abbotsford, BC
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Abbotsford, BC
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32470 Haida Drive
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32203 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford, BC
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Abbotsford Middle School
33231 Bevan Avenue
Skully
Abbotsford, BC
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Aberdeen Elementary School
2975 Bradner Road
WILSON
Shirley
Abbotsford, BC
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Doris
Abbotsford, BC
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Bradner Elementary School
5291 Bradner Road
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Eugene Reimer Middle School
3433 Firhill Drive
In Person
Máthxwi Elementary School
33661 Elizabeth Avenue
In Person
Robert Bateman Secondary School
35045 Exbury Avenue
In Person
Sema:th Elementary School
36321 Vye Road
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Living Kidney Donation Awareness Week organized by the Galbaat Initiative The Galbaat Initiative, led by Reetinder Narinder Badh donated a kidney to her Kaur (Project Director, UBC Kidney husband almost 28 years ago, when all Transplant Research Program) and Dr. four of their children were under the age of Jagbir Gill (Medical Director, Kidney seven. The living kidney donation let them Transplant Program at St. Paul’s Hospiraise their family together; she worked tal), organized Living Kidney Donation until retirement and now enjoys spending Awareness Week in Surrey, proclaimed time with her two granddaughters. by the City of Surrey and running from Gurjit Pawar’s kidney disease journey September 13 to 19. The week’s highlight began at 13. “It was a very hard time for was a well-attended photo exhibit and storytelling event at the City Centre Library, received a kidney from a deceased donor was born during this period. As she grew, my family, especially my parents, who had bringing together living kidney donors, and 85 from a living donor in 2025. 626 dialysis increasingly restricted his ability never heard of kidney disease before,” she transplant recipients, medical experts and patients were on the kidney transplant to care for her — once she passed about 10 said. She started dialysis at 23 and initially the community to raise awareness about waitlist in BC in 2025, and 21 patients pounds, he could no longer lift her. A fam- resisted living kidney donation, not wanting to burden anyone — until meeting living kidney donation. died while waiting for a kidney transplant. ily member donated a kidney, and within other recipients and donors changed her Reetinder Kaur exhibited stories of more Living kidney donation is a ray of hope for nine months of diagnosis, Rai received a mind. Her then boyfriend donated her a than 20 living kidney donors, kidney patients waiting for a transplant. transplant, allowing him to fully return to kidney through kidney paired donation transplant recipients, and family caregivhealth and to his parental duties. program. They have now been married for ers, collected over the past few years. The Deep Rai, a living donor transplant recipi11 years and have two sons. exhibit stories have also been translated ent, described how kidney failure struck For his living kidney donor, Manni Samra, into Punjabi by her. Dr. Gill shared in- at a difficult time — he was diagnosed the decision was unplanned. After help- Through Living Kidney Donation Awareformation on the living kidney donation with Stage 5 kidney failure at 34, while ing someone else find a donor, he asked ness Week, the Galbaat Initiative encourprocess, barriers to living kidney donation, his wife was five months pregnant. He himself, “What if I could be that person?” aged informed conversations about organ and efforts underway to address them. began home dialysis, spending eight to Nearly three years later, he calls it one of donation, living kidney donation and kidIn British Columbia (BC), 262 patients 10 hours on treatment, and his daughter the most meaningful decisions of his life. ney transplantation within the community.
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City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford School District sign Master Joint Use Agreement
The City of Abbotsford and Abbots- “Council values recreation and sup- these fees streamlines administration located on District lands. As part of ford School District have approved port facilities, amenities and activi- for both the City and the School Dis- these efforts, standard rest periods for a new Master Joint Use Agreement ties that connect us,” said Abbotsford trict while helping reduce barriers to District sports fields will now include that strengthens their long-standing Mayor Ross Siemens. “This updated participation for children and youth. the months of June and September to partnership and enhances access for agreement is an important step in “This agreement is good for our stu- promote healthier playing surfaces and user groups to facilities, programs and strengthening our partnership with the dents, families and the community, improve field quality over time. amenities. Abbotsford School District and ensur- and strengthens our partnership with ing residents continue to benefit from the City,” said Stan Petersen, Chair of Opportunities will remain available The updated agreement includes accessible recreational opportunities. the Abbotsford Board of Education. “It to discuss community access to these several key changes including the By working together, we are creating reflects the work of City and School fields during rest periods on a caseinclusion of specific School District more opportunities for children, youth District staff to find practical ways to by-case basis, consistent with existing gymnasiums and designated times for and families to stay active and con- make better use of our shared facilities, practices during summer months. City and community use. While comnected in our community.” reduce barriers and improve access for The agreement will come into effect on munity access to school gymnasiums January 1, 2027, allowing both orgahas existed under previous agreements, Another significant enhancement is the our community.” the new framework provides greater elimination of fees associated with an- The agreement also supports the nizations to complete existing service certainty for City programs and com- cillary items such as skate and helmet School District’s efforts to enhance commitments and ensure a smooth munity organizations. rentals during school visits. Removing maintenance practices for sports fields transition to the new framework.
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Shirley Wilson reflects on decades of service to Abbotsford ÈrlI ivlsn aYbtsPorz leI keI dhfikaF dI syvf bfry crcf When Shirley Wilson was first elected “ S t u d e n t s as a school trustee in 2005, she never are the north expected to find herself beginning star.” what would span more than two decades of service to the Abbotsford O v e r t h e years, WilBoard of Education. son has also Wilson placed fourth in a field of 16 helped thoucandidates. When she realized she had sands of famiunexpectedly won on her first attempt lies—includat elected office, she turned to her fam- ing students, ily and asked, “What do I do now?” r e f u g e e s , immigrants, Twenty-one years later, Wilson knows newcomers, exactly what she did: she hit the I n d i g e n o u s ground running, listened, learned, and families and absorbed as much information as she l o n g - t i m e could. local resiWilson is now the third-longest con- dents—navitinuously serving trustee on the Ab- gate the pubbotsford Board of Education. She is lic education also a life member of the BC School system. Trustees Association and has received For many families, understanding long-term service recognition from the where to go, who to speak with and Board of Education. how to navigate the rules can be chal-
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Building community partnerships
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Abbotsford Traditional Secondary Èihr aqy iËlHy ivckfr keI sFJy-vrqoN aYbtsPorz tRYzIÈnl sYkMzrI skUl School
ivlsn aYbtsPorz Èihr nfl iËlHy dI mfrgryt stYnrsn aYlImYNtrI lMby smyN qoN cwlI af rhI BfeIvflI nUM Wilson points to the district’s long- Abbotsford Middle School aYbtsPorz imzl skUl BfeIcfry dy ivkfs dy iewk hor mhwqvstanding partnerships with the City of Abbotsford Traditional Middle School pUrn ihwsy vjoN drsfAuNdf hY. aYbtsPorz tRYzIÈnl imzl skUl Abbotsford as another important part There are multiple joint-use agreements between the City and the dis- Yale Secondary School trict, including the recently named Léts'e mó:t, Léts'e th'á:le (One Heart Abbotsford Senior Secondary School One Mind) complex. Abbotsford Virtual School, transi“These fields are no longer just num- tioned from Philip Sheffield Elemenbers on a page,” Wilson said. “They tary School
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sonforcouncil.ca 778-548-3995 Wilson says working with the provincial government has also allowed the Release is authorized by johnpankratzdistrict to increase capital development finagent@gmail.com throughout Abbotsford. Over her 21 years on the Board, she During her time on the Board, the dis- has worked with Gerda Fandrich, trict has seen numerous new schools, Joanne Field, Sat Gill, George Peary, additions and major capital projects, Cindy Schafer, Korky Neufeld, Preet including: Rai, Stan Petersen, John Sutherland, Uultsje de Jong, Freddy Latham, Dormick Park Elementary — recently Rhonda Pauls, Phil Anderson, Mike approved addition Rauch, Jared White, Rupi KandaIrene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw Rajwan and Arsh Kahler. Auguston Traditional Elementary
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Be cautious about what you bring to an end or the way in which you go about winding something up, especially if you think it will open up more choices. The situation will have to be revisited mid April next year. Other things would have changed by then. It might be wiser to let things take their own course right now.
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Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..
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Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.
You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there. Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.
There can be a willingness to let something go that has been a personal priority but doesn’t fit well with someone else. It will be more important to establish underlying stability in situations involving others. This can be temporary as other opportunities to focus on your wishes will arise next year from January to April. Patience can pay off.
Something needs to be put into place once and for all so that you know what needs to be spent rather than other things coming up all the time. Whatever you do now can create changes that may not be fully implemented until next year, between January and April. You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.
The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.
There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step. There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.
Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage. New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.
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New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.
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It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through.
New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity. This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.
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Tejvir Pandher Announces Campaign for Abbotsford School Trustee Local CPA and community volunteer pledges responsible stewardship, stronger engagement and parents/student and staff-centred leadership
Tejvir Pandher has announced his President of Opportunities pace with enrolment and community and Progressive growth. the Fraser Valcampaign for election as a trustee on Wo r k f o r c e — the Abbotsford Board of Education, ley Chartered and emphasiz- Build productive partnerships across offering voters a local, educated and Professional es measurable civic, provincial and federal governexperienced voice focused on better Accountants results, public ments. educational outcomes, responsible use Association’s accountability of public resources and strong com- board. and sustained munity partnerships. “Abbotsford’s advocacy for Support staff recruitment and retenPandher has lived in Abbotsford for students dethe needs of lo- tion, including collaboration with nearly three decades. After graduating s e r v e s a f e , cal students and post-secondary from the Mission School District, he w e l c o m i n g staff. Campaign institutions to expand pathways into earned a Bachelor of Business Admin- schools, strong Priorities education careers and advocacy for istration from the University of the Fra- learning opStrengthen par- competitive compensation. ser Valley, majoring in accounting and p o r t u n i t i e s ent advisory minoring in finance, and later earned and leadership With his background in accounting committee enthe Chartered Professional Accountant that plans reg a g e m e n t , & finance, communications and designation. His experience spans ac- sponsibly for a t r a n s p a r e n c y community service, Pandher says he counting, public practice, management growing comand account- will approach trustee decisions with of a family business and more than a munity,” said careful analysis, open dialogue and ability. decade in the media industry. Raised P a n d h e r. “ I a commitment to the long-term wellby parents who were both teachers, he am running to Advance stu- being of the district. learned the value and importance of bring practical financial oversight, dent well-being, mental-health supeducation from an early age. Pandher transparent decision-making and a ports and services for students with “This campaign is about listening to views education as both a lifelong pri- collaborative approach to the Board families, students, educators, parents diverse abilities. ority and a foundation for opportunity. of Education.” and community partners—and turnHis community service has included Promote safe, respectful and inclusive ing that input into responsible action,” the Abbotsford District Literacy Plan Pandher said. “Together, we can help schools. Committee, Abbotsford Canada Day Pandher’s platform aligns with the Abevery student learn, belong and prepare Celebration Committee, Cultural and botsford School District’s 2024–2028 Advocate for sustainable operating, for a successful future.” Sports Organizations, and University strategic pillars—Student Success, infrastructure and recreation funding Clubs. He currently serves as Vice- Optimized Resources, Engaging that keeps
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Sanjana goes global ABHISHEK on modern-day relationships Actress Sanjana Sanghi has taken India's youth voice to the global stage, participating in an official engagement at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the high-level gathering, she spoke about youth empowerment, education, and grassroots development. Sanjana also questioned whether today's generations are being equipped with the resources and opportunities they deserve. Reflecting on her address at the United Nations, the Dil Bechara actress said, "In my journey over the last 12 years since I was a teenager believing that education was transforming my life, everything felt unclear and unsure. I didn't wait for anyone to tell me to lead or to tell me that education is the answer— I just felt that within. In India, we have the largest youth demographic in the world."
"As someone who has committed a large part of my life to youth-led development, I just think: are we preparing our generations in a way that they deserve to be prepared? When I see those military expenditure tickers roaming on news headlines, I think— just give us a fraction of that, and if we go back to our communities to build primary schools, medical sectors, vocational training centers, and art centers, we will be able to solve so many things within ourselves."
Taapsee on darker side of her journey Taapsee Pannu has opened up about some unsettling experiences during her Bollywood journey, including being dropped from projects without a clear explanation and discovering that scenes she shot were presented in a way she felt was unnecessarily sexualised. In a recent conversation, the actor recalled being removed from a film even after her dates had been confirmed. She said she was told that the film's hero did not want her in the project, but
was never given a concrete reason. Taapsee said she could only speculate about what may have happened behind the scenes. Recalling what she called the "worst reason" she had been given for being replaced, she said, "The hero's wife doesn't like you." The actor did not reveal the names of the film, actor or his wife. Taapsee also spoke about her early years in the industry, admitting that she sometimes failed to realise how certain scenes were being filmed until
she saw the final output. She said she had initially assumed such treatment was simply part of filmmaking, especially as a newcomer. "I didn't know it was hypersexualised," she said, adding that glamour and sexualisation need not go together. "You can be glamorous in a film without being hypersexualised." Taapsee was most recently seen in Netflix's Gandhari.
Superstar Aamir Khan is set to be honoured with the Screen Icon Award at the 37th Singapore International Film Festival, where he will also attend a special 25th-anniversary screening of his Oscarnominated film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India. The actorfilmmaker will attend the screening of the 2001 period sports drama alongside its director Ashutosh Gowariker. He will also be among the speakers at the festival’s In Conversation With series, reported Variety. Set in 1893, when India was ruled by the British,
Lagaan followed the residents of a small village who, crushed under oppressive taxes imposed by a ruthless British officer, stake their fate on an unlikely game of cricket to escape the burden. The movie, which broke all the rules of mainstream commercial cinema with its unconventional storyline, period setting of colonial India and lengthy runtime, was a critical and commercial success. It was nominated for best foreign language film at the 2002 Academy Awards but lost to Bosnian movie No Man's Land. The SGIFF, which will be held from October 21 to November 1, will feature appearances by several prominent Asian filmmakers and actors, including Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda and Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong.
Actor Abhishek Banerjee reflected on the changing dynamics of relationships on and off the screen in modern times. While speaking exclusively to this news agency during the promotion of his recently released anthology, Lust Stories 3, Abhishek said that unlike earlier, the new generation is happy staying alone and enjoying their own company. He shared, "They're very comfortable being alone. They're comfortable playing games all alone. They're happy with themselves, and love themselves probably more than we did when we were young. So it's a good thing." Abhishek argued that the concept of getting married and having children is not a result of the evolution process, but a byproduct of the industrial revolution. He told, "It's a
concept that someone must have brought up that you meet someone, have to get married, have to have kids, have to send them to school, have to get a job, and then have to get the kids married. I don't think it is a part of evolution; rather, it is a part of the industrial revolution. Whatever concept we are seeing these days, it is a forced concept. It is not something built into humans." Abhishek further revealed that many of his friends have chosen not to have kids.
You have to be fearless : Nora Nora Fatehi recently opened up about her decision to move to India at the age of 22 to pursue her aspirations of becoming an actor and performer. Speaking on the Untriggered Podcast, Nora recalled her early connection with Bollywood and what encouraged her to take the step despite the challenges that came with starting over in a new country. "Bollywood does music, dance and cinema all in one, this makes so much sense. I grew up watching so many Bollywood films, but I had some feeling inside that pushed me and then the rest is history. Somewhere I feel like you have to be fearless. I knew I wanted to become famous and do cinema and find a way to mix dancing with cinema and do all of that, Bollywood essentially," she shared. Reflecting on her approach after returning to India, Nora said, "I came with a different energy. It was like a go-getter energy. No social life, no friends, no going out. You need to make sure you learn the language and audition, audition, audition. And the one thing that I maintained because it was so important was to maintain my values. My values, my integrity all the way through." She further added, "Pursue your dreams, pursue your passion but don't let go of your values and integrity."
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Friday, October 2nd, 2026
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Canucks Fall to Oilers in First Preseason Home Game VANCOUVER The Vancouver Canucks Filip Hronek That would For Edmonton, Tristan Jarry got the start. be it for the The pride of North Delta joined the Oilwere home for the first time this pre- failed to get C a n u c k s ers last season in a trade with Pittsburgh season Thursday night at Rogers Arena, out. The puck offensively. for Stuart Skinner. After a difficult first but the result was not what they wanted. e v e n t u a l l y went off OlekZach Bui- season in Edmonton, Jarry is looking for After opening the preseason with losses s i a k ’s skate u m l e d a fresh start this year. in Seattle and Calgary, the Canucks Vancouver The Oilers are also beginning a new era were back on home ice with a lineup a n d l a n d e d right in front of in ice time, behind the bench with Mike Babcock. It that looked much closer to their regularIsaac Howard, p l a y i n g was Babcock’s first game back at Rogers season group. The first two preseason who made no more than Arena as Edmonton’s head coach. He games featured what you could call the mistake. 25 minutes, coached Team Canada to Olympic gold Canucks’ “B team,” with mostly AHL as the Ca- at the 2010 Games in Vancouver. players and prospects. This time, there Later in the nucks tried were plenty of familiar faces in the period, Paul Cotter had a good scoring to find the equalizer. Nikita Tolopilo The Canucks now have one preseason lineup. chance and drew a penalty, giving Van- played the first 40 minutes in goal for game remaining. They will host the Luke Schenn was back in a Canucks couver its first power play of the night. Vancouver before Chris Driedger came Seattle Kraken in their final tune up at jersey for his third stint with the team. The Canucks could not take advantage, in for the third period. Driedger is cur- Rogers Arena before the regular season Jamie Oleksiak played his first game in and Edmonton took a 1-0 lead into the rently in camp on a professional tryout begins. (PTO). a Canucks uniform, while Vancouver- first intermission. area-born Brendan Gallagher also made The Oilers added to their lead in the sec- There was also some bad news on the Then comes the real deal. his debut with the club. ond period when Quinn Hutson scored injury front. Filip Chytil was injured The Canucks open the 2026-27 regular The Canucks got off to a decent start, after another puck went off Oleksiak’s after getting tangled up with the referee season on September 27 in Edmonton and going hard into the end boards. His against the Oilers. Vancouver is in a with Schenn and Oleksiak forming one skate and found its way into the net. shoulder appeared to take the brunt of rebuild, and there are not many expectaof the defensive pairings. However, it Vancouver finally got on the board the impact, and he was seen holding tions surrounding the team heading into was the Edmonton Oilers who opened at 13:59 of the second period. Linus it while heading into the tunnel. Head the season. But Thursday night showed the scoring at 16:02 of the first period. Karlsson scored a power-play goal off a coach Manny Malhotra said after the one thing clearly: even when the CaThe Canucks were hemmed into their rebound to cut the Edmonton lead to 2-1. game that it appeared to be a shoulder nucks put a much stronger lineup on the injury. own zone after a clearing attempt from ice, there is still plenty of work to do.
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I am humbled to have received the unequivocal endorsement of the executive leadership of Abbotsford’s three Sikh temples and the Hindu temple. This is about more than an election — it reflects a shared belief that our community is stronger when we are united, not divided. I am grateful for their trust and for their commitment to building bridges across Abbotsford.
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Parminder (Lucky) Sharma Gurjit Singh Doad Kulwinder Bath Rajinder Dhillon Executive leadership from Abbotsford’s three Sikh temples and Hindu temple
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