A senior’s summer guide to moving with ease
1.Prepare for movement
2.Make walking your daily habit
3.Support your steps
4.Try low-impact cycling
5.Cool off with water activities
6.Improve flexibility with gentle movement
7.Stay smart in the heat
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Improving access to skilled trades training in rural, remote communities
Through SkilledTradesBC, the Province is launching the Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative, a project-based funding program to strengthen trades-training opportunities and grow British Columbia’s skilled workforce.
“We’re making sure everyone who wants to work in the trades has access to the training and skills they need to get there,” said Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This Workforce Readiness Initiative will help ensure training remains responsive to industry and employer needs, while improving access to training for British Columbians in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.”
As part of the Province’s more than $240-million Look West skilled trades-training investment, the Workforce Readiness Initiative builds on SkilledTradesBC’s recent efforts to expand training capacity. This
includes 5,000 new training seats in 2026-27 and increased ongoing per-seat funding for apprenticeship programs, helping reduce technical training wait lists and strengthen training delivery throughout the province.
The Look West Workforce Readiness Initiative will provide $40 million over three years to support projects that:
advance trades training in B.C.’s strategic economic sectors and major project areas
improve apprenticeship progression, retention and completion outcomes
strengthen capacity to deliver higherquality, more accessible and expanded training opportunities, for Indigenous Peoples, rural and remote communities and equity-deserving groups
support apprentices in overcoming barriers to completing their training
enhance on-the-job training and apprenticeship pathways through partnerships between communities, training providers, unions and employers
The criteria are intended to ensure funded projects respond to labourmarket needs. It will help address skills gaps and address specific employer and industry-training needs throughout the province.
The initiative will also improve access to training for Indigenous Peoples, equity-deserving and rural communities, as well as support apprenticeship progression and completion. This means more people, regardless of where they live in B.C., will be able to train closer to home and stay connected to their families and communities, while building rewarding careers in the trades.
“The Workforce Readiness Initiative builds on the investment already underway to expand trades training across B.C.,” said Shelley Gray, CEO,
SkilledTradesBC. “This initiative is about creating more opportunities for people to get the training they need, complete their apprenticeships, and build meaningful, rewarding careers that support themselves, their families and their communities.”
The application period opened Monday, June 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 15, 2026.
Eligible applicants include SkilledTradesBC-funded training providers, such as: public post-secondary institutions, union-affiliated training schools designated specialized training institutions and organizations delivering Indigenous skills and employment-training programs in B.C. Aligned with the Look West economic strategy, this investment supports major project delivery, strengthens B.C.’s workforce and economic resilience, and helps keep good jobs and prosperity throughout the province.
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The Spectacular new Polestar 4 crossover-coupe is unlike anything else. An expensive, premium and esoteric design, the Polestar 4 dispenses with any form of a conventional rear window! Instead, the sleek, fastback roofline replaces the back window with a body-coloured panel. The aim is to improve rear headroom, rear passenger comfort and improve aerodynamics. So how do you look out at the back? Well, rearward visibility is handled entirely by a roof-mounted high-definition camera feeding a digital rearview mirror.
The Polestar 4 comes in either a single-motor (RWD) and dual-motor (AWD) configurations. at $64,999 for the single-motor long-range model Pricing starts at $74,999 for the more powerful dual-motor AWD version. The single motor model produce 272 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque, and delivers an EV driving range of 450 km. The
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The battery system supports DC fast charging up to 200 kW, allowing it to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. Home charging via an 11-kW AC source takes roughly 11 hours for a full charge. Range estimates vary based on the powertrain and wheel configuration.
In -car technology includes. a Google-based infotainment system with a 15.4-inch landscape infotainment screen powered by Android Automotive OS, including Google Built-in, Apple CarPlay, and, for the first time, Live Lane Guidance. The fully-loaded models arrive with Nappa leather, massaging front seats and digital rear climate control system plus a 16-speaker Harmon Kardon audio (12 speakers come as standard. The upgraded audio system adds four headrests’ speakers hidden behind fabric panels and also feature ambient lighting that changes depending on which of the interior trims buyers specify. The interior ambient lighting is also unique with a theme based around planets within the solar system.
The cabin features a minimalist Scandinavian design with sustainable
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Overall comfort is great with supportive, firm seats and plenty of headroom and legroom. General ergonomics are good all around, Instead of plushness, there is kind of austere, neat, severely edited style of luxury trim and details as befits the Polestar buyer profile. All the trim and material look high quality and fit and finish is impeccable. Moving to the rear, the back seats feature power recline which is nice and ample room in the leg and headroom department. The Polestar 4 offers a total cargo capacity of 526 litres behind the rear seats, expanding to 1,536 litres with rear seats folded. The vehicle features a 0.5 cu ft front trunk (“frunk”) and additional under-floor storage. Maximum towing capacity is 1,984 lbs) to (3,500 lbs) depending on configuration.
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There is good traction when accelerating in all conditions and of note is the excellent use of brake-based torque vectoring that automatically applies just the right amount of brake pressure to the inside rear wheel to help with more athletic, well controlled turning. Overall, there is a nice balanced feel to the Polestar 4 on the road with a firm and sporty, feel that will thrill performance enthusiasts. Not a lot to complain about- it can be pricy in the performance models, but is justified. Tdhe Polestar 4 is fun to drive, fast and has a distinctive design and ethos that’s very attractive. The dual motor version is the one to get when you are sending this kind of money Bountifully executed and it well worth considering in my opinion
2026 Polestar 4 – Priced from $64,900 - $74,900 plus option packages , Freight & PDI $2,700 to $2,800.
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• Irrigation Installation
• Post Pounding
• Drip and Sprinkler Systems
• Ditch Digging and Cleaning
• Farm Drains
• waste water treatment
Workers Wanted: Welder & General helper good wages, must speak English, knowledge of Punjabi will be an asset
Attorney general’s, minister’s statements on passage of bail, sentencing reforms
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, have released the following statements about the federal Bill C-14 (Bail and Sentencing Reform Act) becoming law:
Sharma said:
“Today, Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, received royal assent. This new law addresses reforms B.C. has been advocating for to better align Canada’s bail and sentencing guidelines with real-world experiences, particularly the pattern of repeat offending, the dynamics of intimate-partner violence and the need for meaningful consequences for disrespecting the law.
“I am especially encouraged by changes to reverse-onus bail provisions, one of B.C.’s top priorities in our proposals to the federal government. Too many families in British Columbia have
experienced devastating loss because of repeat violence. These changes will help better protect people before harm occurs.
“In cases involving choking, suffocation or strangulation, the burden is now on the accused to justify whether they should be released on bail, rather than on prosecutors to argue for detention.
The new law also closes a gap that allowed some convicted offenders to reoffend again while out on bail awaiting sentencing. Together, these changes are an important step toward better protecting people, especially victims of intimate-partner violence, and communities impacted by repeat offending.
“This progress reflects sustained collaboration with our federal partners and the advocacy of provinces, territories and communities. I want to thank federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser and his office for their willingness to
work with us and listen to the priorities that are important to the people of B.C.
“This is an important step forward, but we know police and prosecutors need more tools to keep B.C. safe. We look forward to the federal government advancing Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, as soon as possible so we can continue protecting vulnerable people and communities.”
Krieger said:
“I am pleased that Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, has received royal assent as it is an important step in keeping repeat offenders off our streets.
“For years, our government has been advocating for meaningful changes to the Criminal Code to address serious issues, such as repeat violent offending, extortion, organized retail theft and harms to businesses and critical infrastructure. Today, those efforts
have resulted in stronger tools for the justice system and law enforcement officers to better protect communities and hold to account people committing these crimes.
“These reforms respond directly to the concerns raised by local governments, the business community and the people of British Columbia who have been calling for tougher measures to address crime and improve public safety. While there is still more work to do, I want to thank the federal government for passing Bill C-14 and Attorney General Sharma for her advocacy.
“Our government remains committed to doing everything possible to make B.C. communities safe. With stronger consequences for people who repeatedly flout the law, we’re making important strides toward safer streets throughout B.C. and Canada, and restoring confidence in our justice system.”
bflk bfhmx dy pMj puwq sn. pMjy vfrI-vfrI pfgl hoey.
bflk rfm ipMz df prohq sI. mYlI-icwkV pwg, AulJI hoeI lMmI dfVHI, lfl kMnI vflI AuWcI DoqI qy nMgy pYrF ivc ibafeIaF. jdoN ipMz ivwc iksy buwZy-Tyry df mrn huMdf qF bflk rfm nMU korI mlml dI icwtI pwg imldI. ieh pwg pMdrFvIhF idnF ipwCoN iPr mYlI-icwkV ho jFdI.
Auh sfrf idn drvfjLy ivc muMj dI plMUGVI AuWqy bYTf klI pINdf. ipMz ivc afAuNdy sfry prfhuixaF dI Aus nMU pCfx sI. Ausy ny bhuiqaF dy Pyry pVHfey sn.
Aus dy sB qoN vwzy puwq df nF joq rfm sI ikAuNik Aus idn pihlI vfr Aus dy Gr joq jgI sI. sB qoN Coty puwq df nF sI, pUrn cMd. ijs idn sUrj jMimaf, Aus idn AunHF df dfdf pUrf hoieaf sI. pihly cfr puwqF nMU qF pfglpx df dOrf pMdrHvyN-solHvyN vryH ivc pYNdf irhf, pr pUrn cMd jmFdrU gMUgf qy pfgl sI. bflk rfm dI GrvflI gxosLI bhuq soDx sImwDry kwd dI, PuVkI ijhI jnfnI. Auh sfry GrIN ihMdy lYNdI qy afpxy jjmfnF qoN rotIaF iekwTIaF krdI iPrdI. pMjF puwqF nMU Ausny jjmfnF dy inAuiqaF qy sLrfDF dy afsry hI pfilaf sI. Aus df Grvflf qF isrP klI pIx qy afsLIrvfd dyx df kMm hI krdf sI.
gxysLI ny sfrI Aumr KLrfs qo aftf nhIN sI ipsfvfieaf, Kud cwkI Jo ky aftf pINhdI. ipMz dy KUh qoN iJAUrF dy hwQ df pfxI nhIN sI pIqf; ipwql dy inwky zol nfl Kud pfxI BrdI. jdoN dI Auh mFgvyN rwQ ivc bYT ky ivafhI afeI sI, auh ipMzoN bfhr nhI sI geI. Aus dI vwD qoN vwD mfr dyvI vfly jMz qIk sI ijQy Auh bfhsVIey qy krUey nMU gulguly qy Buwgf cVHfAux jFdI. jdoN Auuh swqr sfl dI hoeI qF Aus ny awD-kuMBI dI Xfqrf dI iewCf pRgt kIqI.
bflk rfm ny klI df Guwt Br ky afiKaf, “sO kuMBF df puMn qF pqI-syvf ivc aY. kmlIey, hux qF ‘kwTy eI’ sLnfn krFgy.
gxysLI ny ijwd kIqI qy afpxy gwBrU puwqF awgy vfsqf pfieaf. pMjF BrfvF ny slfh krky joq rfm nMU Aus dy nfl awD-kuMBI dy myly AuWqy qor idwqf.
swqvyN idn joq rfm hwQ JfV ky hrdvfr qoN iekwlf hI ipMz af viVaf. Aus ny ro ky afiKaf, “byby qF KoeI geI”.
bflk rfm dy mUMh ivwco nVI Cuwt geI. cfr BrfvF ny joq rfm nfl bhuq kupwq kIqI. sB qoN Coty gUMgy pUrn ny ipwql df glfs cuwk ky mfiraf qy iPr bUhkx lwgf. bflk rfm dy hUMdy-suMdy pMjy XqIm ho gey.
blvMq gfrgI dI khfxI dfno
keI mhIny AunHF ny mF nMU AuzIikaf, puils ivc rpt ilKfeI, pr Aus df kuJ pqf nf lwgf. aKIr sbr krky bYT gey ik buwZI mF gMgf dI ByNt cVH geI.
bMqU suinafr ny afiKaf, “clo cMgf hoieaf prohqxI dI swDr pUrI ho geI. jy ieQy mr jFdI qF Aus dy Puwl iks ny gMgf lYky jfxy sn.” buwZI dy jfx mgroN sfrf Gr iKMz igaf. nf koeI JfVU dyx vflf nf cwkf sFBx vflf. pMjy Brf rl ky rotI pkfAudy qy awD-jlIaF mMnIaF AuWqy lUx-imrc Buwk ky hI gujLfrf krdy. cuwlHf cuwkx smy iksy dy hwQ nMU aftf icbiVaf huMdf qy iksy dy isr AuWqy suafh peI huMdI. bflk rfm bYTf klI pINdf qy muMizaF nMU kosdf ijnHF ny Aus df Gr AujfV idwqf sI.
ipMz dy lok muMizaF nMU chyVf krdy sI ik Auh hux buMZy nMU ivafh lYx qy koeI nvI mF lY afAux. KuMzF AuWqy bYTy jwt itwcrF krdy, “prohqf, qMU sfry ipMz dy Pyry krf idwqy iksy afpxy muMzy df vI ivafh krfdy.” qIvIaF keI vfr msLkrI krdIaF, “ivcfry muMzy inry lolVH ny. qIvIN hovy qF pwkI-pkfeI imly.”
iewk idn lokF ny dyiKaf bfhmxF dy cwky ivc pwkI Aumr dI inwgr srIr vflI iewk qIvIN
Pulky rfVH rhI sI aqy pMjy Brf qy bflk rfm dfl nfl bYTy rotI Kf rhy sn. iksy ny ieh svfl nhIN puwiCaf ik Auh qIvIN ikwQoN lY afey sn. sgoN sBnF ny hmdrdI nfl ieho afiKaf, “sLukr aY, ivcfry bfhmxF df Gr vI vs igaf.”
CyqI hI sfry ipMz nMU ies gwl df pqf lg igaf ik gxysLI dy Koey jfx ipwCo puwqF ny Ausdy purfxy sMdUk qy pitafr Proly. ienHF ivco jo tUm-Cwlf qy nkdI imlI, Aus nfl Auh ibkfnyr dy ielfky qo iek bFgro muwl lY afey sn. ies bFgro ny mwQy AuWqy cFdI df lotx qy pYrIN bFkF pfeIaF hoeIaF sn. rMg qpy hoey qFby vrgf, gwlHF AWqy CfhIaF qy aMg szOl. Aus dI sLkl ivc iek mjLbUqI qy awKV kisLsL sI.
Aus df nF sI dfno. dfno awT-dws idnF ivwc hI Gr ivc rc geI. Aus dy sLKsLIaq qy dbdby nfl Gr ivwc sPfeI qy AuqsLfh jfg ipaf. pMjy Brf mUhry hoky kMm krn lg gey. KLsqf Gr nMU sB ny rl ky ilwipaf-poicaf. sfry Brf dfno dy afkrsLx nfl iswDy ho gey sn. hr iek ieho smJdf sI ik Auh afpxI GrvflI leI kMm kr irhf hY.
dfno ivc iesqrI dI afid-sLkqI sI. Ausny
pMjF BrfvF dy vyg nMU nwQ ilaf.
bflk rfm ivc vI vDyry PurqI af geI sI. Auh hux idn ivc iqMn vfrI klI df pfxI bdldf.
bflk rfm ny itwibaF AuWqy do sO ivGy jLmIn sUbydfr qoN vtfeI AuWqy lY leI qy puwqF nMU vfhI
krn leI afiKaf. sfry ipMz ny mKOl AuVfieaf ikAuNik ieQy kdy kuwJ nhI Auigaf. ienHF itwibaF dy lfgy iek Qyh sI, ijQy rfq vyly igwdV boldy sn.
pMj BrfvF ny klm-juwt ivc imhnq kIqI. rwb dI krnI sI Aus sfl bhuq mINh pey. nihrI KyqF ivc hVH af gey qy PslF mfrIaf geIaF. itwibaf dy Bfg jfg pey. aMqF dI mUMgPlI qy bfjrf Auigaf ik bfhmxF qo sFB nf hoieaf.
AuhI lok jo itwcrF krdy sn, afKx lwgy, “ieh qIvIN hI BfgF vflI aY. kmly bfhmxF dy Gr lCmI af geI.
keI rVk nfl afKdy, “ienHF iswDiraF qoN ikhVf sFB hoxI aY.”
lokF dI eIrKf qy jwkVF dy bfvjUd dfno ny isafxp nfl kwcy koTy dI QF pwkf Gr bxvf ilaf. KurlI ivwc mwJF qy ivhVy ivc AUT ilaf
bMinHaf. itwibaF vfly Kyq ivcoN AunHF vIh ivGy jLmIn KrId ky koTf Cwq ilaf sI. cfr Brf hr vyly Kyq rihMdy qy iek jxf vfrI isr Gr rihMdf.
bflk rfm pMjF pwuqF dIaF jnm-pwqrIaF vfc ky ihsfb lfAuNdf ik ivGn ikQy pYNdf sI. aKIr
Aus ny ies gRih nMU tflx df Aupfie dwisaf ik dfno nMu kwqk dI pUrnmfsLI AuWqy asLnfn krnf cfhIdf hY.
pMjF BrfvF ny soicaf ik jy joq rfm igaf qF
Aus pUrI pfky nhI muVnf. sB qo Coty gUMgy pUrn nMu afpxI hI surq nhI sI. bfkI iqMn afps ivc JgVn lwgy. hr koeI cfhuMdf sI ik tOrf Cwz ky qy duKwlI juwqI pf ky dfno dy mUhry-mUhry qury. jdoN Auh afps ivc AulJ gey qF gUMgf pUrn bYT ky DrqI ipwtx lwgf qy Aus ny “afAU af-AU” krky drvfjLy vl sYxq kIqI, ijQy bflk rfm plMUGVI AuWqy bYTf klI pI irhf sI.
Aus dIaF icwb-KiVwbIaF dMdlF dy igwdV-kUkF qoN BrfvF ny smJ ilaf ik Auh “bfpU-bfpU” afK irhf sI.
ies gwl AuWqy sfry rfjLI ho gey. sB ny bflk rfm nMU dfno nfl qIrQ-asLnfn qy jfx leI afiKaf.
dfno ny rsqy ivc Kfx leI imwTy prONTy qy glgl df afcfr nfl bMnH ilaf. bflk rfm ny nvIN icwtI pwg qy lfl kMnI vflI DoqI bMnHI, muMizaF dIaF kuMzlIaF prny ‘c vlyHtIaf qy klI qy qmfkU vflI guQlI sFBI. Aus ny muMizaF nMU afsLIrvfd idwqI qy dfno nMU asLnfn krvfAux hrduafr lY igaf.
CyvyN idn Auh muVy qy dfno hir kI poVI dy jl dI gfgr, iKwlF, pqfsLy qy pfgI hoeI iqlI prsLfd vjoN lY ky afeI. Aus sLfm Aus ny KIr irMnHI qy aFZ-guaFZ ivc prsLfd vMizaf.
aglI BfdoN dfno ny puwq jMimaf. pMjy Brf KusL sn.
hux bflk rfm drvfjLy ivc bYTf inrf klI pI ky lokF nMU afsLrIvfd dyx ivc hI idn nhI sI lMGfAuNdf, sgoN nvyN jMmy bfl nMU vI cfa nfl iKzfAudf. plMUGVI Auqy bYTy nMU hI dfno rotI dI QflI PVf afAuNdI.
jdo dfno df puwq pMj sfl df hoieaf, qF buwZy bflk rfm ny bMq suinafr qoN Aus leI sony dIaF nwqIaF kZF ky idwqIaF. dfno ny sLIrnI vMzI. pMjy BrfvF ny rl ky muMzy df nF rwKx dI slfh kIqI, pr iksy nF AuWqy PYslf nf ho sikaf.
Ausy sfl bflk rfm srdIaF ivc ibmfr pY igaf. ibrD srIr sI. iek vfr mMjI AuWqy ipaf qF dubfrf nf AuiTaf. pMjy puwqF qy dfno ny buwZy dI bhuq syvf kIqI qy dvf-dfrU dI koeI ksr nf CwzI. bQyry lyp kIqy qy kfVHy iplfey, pr Aus dI hflq ivgVdI geI.
iek idn Aus dI hflq bhuq hI ibmfr ho geI. ipMz dy isafxy qy buwZIaF Aus dy isrHfxy af juVy. Aus dIaF njLrf CutdIaF dyK ky nMbrdfr ny puwiCaf, “prohqf, muMizaF KfLqr koeI gwl kihxI aY?”
bflk rfm ny PuwlI hoeI jIB buwlHF AuWqy PyrI qy AuKVvyN sfh ivc afiKaf, “BfeI[[[[vwzy muMzy qF sfry Auzfr ny, mYnMU qF Coty df iPkr aY, iek itwibaF vflf Kyq qy ieh Gr mYN Coty puwq dy nF krdf aF[[[[”
koly bYTy htvfxIey ny pwky kfgjL Auqy Aus dI aMiqm iewCf ilKI. bflk rfm qoN awgy nf bol hoieaf. nMbrdfr ny Jtpt Aus df aMgUTf lvfieaf qy CyqI-CyqI mMjI qoN BuMjy lfh ilaf. Aus vyly bflk rfm ny pRfx iqafg idwqy. nMbrdfr ny “vfh gurU vfh gurU” afK ky sfiraf df DIrj bMnHvfieaf.
htvfxIey poly ijhy afiKaf, “nMbrdfrf, prohq ny iksy mMzy df nF qF ilKfieaf eI nhI!”
nMbrdfr ny Auqr idqf, “sfry puwqF dy nF sB nMU pqf hn ipMz ivc”
nMbrdfr qy bfxIey dI Gusr-musr sux ky dfno GMuz ivco bolI, “bfbf jI, qusIN ies gwl nMU hfly iewQy hI rihx idAu.”
dfno dI icqfvnI sux ky Aus dovyN cuwp hI rhy. bflk rfm df hfly isvf vI TMzf nhIN sI hoieaf ik kUhxImfrF ny gUMgy nMU BVkfieaf. pMjF BrfvF ivc KVk geI. aFZI-guaFZI vI do iDrF ivc vMz gey. qIvIaF ivcfry gUMgy df pwK pUrdIaF sn, pr keI bMdy afKdy sn ik mrn lwgy bflk rfm dI surq itkfxy nhIN sI, ies leI cfrF vwizaf
bfkI pMnf: 22 qy
DR. BAJAJ & ASSOCIATES WELCOME
DR. MUKESH KUMAR KRISHANANI
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Krishanani is an experienced Family Physician dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered primary care.
He brings extensive clinical experience in managing a wide range of medical conditions and is committed to building long-term, trusted relationships with individuals and families in the community.
Dr. Krishanani is available 5 days a week and is currently accepting new patients.
Languages Spoken: English | Punjabi | Hindi | Urdu | Arabic | Sindhi
zf[ mukyÈ kumfr ikRÈnfnI iewk qjrbykfr pirvfrk zfktr hY jo ivafpk, mrIË-kyNidRq pRfiemrI dyKBfl pRdfn krn leI smripq hY.
Auh zfktrI siQqIaF dI iewk ivÈfl ÈRyxI dy pRbMDn ivwc ivafpk klIinkl anuBv ilafAuNdf hY aqy kimAUintI ivwc ivakqIaF aqy pirvfrF nfl lMby smyN dy, BrosymMd irÈqy bxfAux leI vcnbwD hY.
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- #240 – 32156 Hillcrest Ave, Abbotsford
CAMP REGISTRATION AND VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS
SESSION 1 - Saturday, June 20, 2026
SESSION 2 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
Volunteer Applications Volunteer Applications Deadlines Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. Spots may fill before the deadline, so apply early.
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Who: Who:
For children who completed Kindergarten to Gr. 5. Gr. 6 & older may volunteer (refer to other side for details).
Where: Where:
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Fee: Fee:
$20/Day
A camp full of learning and excitement! Camp will include Gatka, Punjabi, Sikh Videos, Seva Time, Sakhi Time as well as Sports & Games! What: What:
When: When:
Time: 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
SESSION 1 (LIMITED SPOTS) Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 16, 2026 (9 Days)
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This camp will allow young Sikh children to grow emotionally, mentally, socially and spiritually. Other opportunities include making friends, interactions with positive role models, Gurmat & Sikh history education and lots of fun!
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City of Abbotsford issues warning about impersonation scam
The City of Abbotsford is urging residents and businesses to stay alert after becoming aware of an impersonation scam involving fraudulent invoices and payment requests where a third party attempted to direct payment of a fraudulent invoice to an account not associated with the City.
Recently, a property owner with an active development application was contacted by someone falsely claiming to represent the City. The fraudster asked the property owner to pay an invoice by wire transfer to an account that was not connected to the City. Fortunately, the property owner contacted the City before making any payment.
To help others avoid similar situations, the City is sharing this information as a precaution and has reported the incident to the Abbotsford Police Department.
Impersonation scams can take many forms, including emails, text messages, phone calls, letters, QR codes or fake websites. These messages often look legitimate and may include official logos, familiar names and urgent language to pressure people into acting quickly.
Residents and businesses can learn more fraud protection tips on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
If you believe you have received a fraudulent email or message, you can also report it to the Canadian AntiFraud Centre to help authorities track and prevent scams.
If you live or work in Abbotsford, you can also report scams to the Abbotsford Police Department by calling their non-emergency line at 604-859-5225.
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Summer Starfish Program Seeks Community Support to Help Feed Abbotsford Children
As the school year comes to a close on June 25, hundreds of children in Abbotsford will lose access to school meals, and their weekly Starfish packs, that they rely on throughout the year.
To help close this gap, Archway Community Services is asking for donations to support the Summer Starfish Pack Program, ensuring local children continue to receive nutritious, reliable food throughout the summer months.
“For many families, school meal programs are a lifeline,” said Rebecca Thuro, manager of Food Security at Archway. “When those programs pause for the summer, it can leave a significant gap. The Summer Starfish program helps ensure children don’t have to go hungry during that time.”
Each Summer Starfish pack is filled with kid-friendly, nutritious foods such as cereal, canned proteins, grains, soups, bread, snacks, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Distributed bi-weekly throughout the summer; these packs provide consistent support until students return to school in the fall.
The need is growing with 500 children expected to register, and community support is critical. For just $25, donors can provide one child with food for a week. A contribution of $200 ensures a child is fed for the entire summer.
“The support we receive from the community makes all the difference in creating stability for
families and helping children thrive,” said Thuro.
Since its launch in 2018, the Summer Starfish packs has become a vital resource for families across Abbotsford. During the school year, the program supports more than 750 children weekly, and the summer extension maintains that support year-round.
Without programs like Summer Starfish, many families would face difficult choices between basic needs and groceries.
“Every donation helps more children in Abbotsford have consistent access to the food they need this summer,” said Thuro.
Residents and businesses are invited to take part in supporting local children and families by visiting AbbotsfordFoodBank.com/Starfish
With the first summer distribution beginning on July 8, Archway hopes to obtain enough donations to make sure they can help all the children who apply.
Archway Community Services delivers more than 90 programs supporting individuals and families across Abbotsford, including food security, mental health services, newcomer support, and programs for children and seniors.
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Preet Rai Announces Candidacy for Abbotsford City Council
Abbotsford, BC – After 18 years of serving the community as an elected School Trustee, Preet Rai has announced that he will seek a seat on Abbotsford City Council in the 2026 municipal election.
Trustee Rai brings nearly two decades of experience in public service, governance, financial oversight, and community leadership. Topping the polls in the last election with more than 10,500 votes, Rai has served as ViceChair for three years and has chaired the Board’s Finance, Education, and Audit Committees. Throughout his tenure, he has been a strong advocate for students, families, staff and for fiscal responsibility, and long-term planning.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the families of Abbotsford as a School Trustee,” said Rai. “The trust placed in me by residents over the years is something I deeply value. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and believe the time is right to bring my experience and commitment to serving the broader community through the City Council.”
A Professional Accountant by training, Rai immigrated to Canada in 1995 after working in the United Kingdom. He has worked with the Government of British Columbia since 1997. His time working for the government, and being elected on
the school board, has provided him with extensive experience in public administration, accountability, and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
Rai and his wife, Rapinder, a local educator, have made Abbotsford their home for more than three decades. Their three children attended Abbotsford public schools, are now employed in the Abbotsford area, and they are proud grandparents to one grandchild. Rai says his family’s deep roots in the community continue to motivate his commitment to public service.
Over the past 18 years, Rai has helped guide the Abbotsford School District through significant growth and success. Student enrolment has grown to more than 20,000 learners, while graduation rates, Indigenous student achievement, career education opportunities, and student supports have continued to improve. Through strategic planning and responsible financial management, the district has become one of British Columbia’s leading public-school systems.
Beyond education, Rai has dedicated countless volunteer hours to community organizations including the Clearbrook Kiwanis Club, AbbyFest, Abbotsford Youth Commission, MSA Museum, The Reach Gallery Museum, Literacy Matters, Character Abbotsford, and fundraising initia-
tives that helped establish Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Abbotsford. He has also coordinated more than 100 volunteers for community events and has worked to build connections across Abbotsford’s diverse communities.
Rai’s campaign will focus on four key priorities: expanding recreation opportunities and enhancing community safety, improving the efficiency of city permitting and development processes, maintaining strong fiscal responsibility, and ensuring a community-first approach to decision-making.
“Abbotsford is a city with tremendous potential,” said Rai. “As our community continues to grow, we
need leadership that listens, plans responsibly, and delivers results. I want to help ensure that Abbotsford remains a safe, welcoming, financially responsible, and vibrant place for families, businesses, seniors, and future generations.”
The municipal election will take place on October 17th 2026.
For more information, please contact: Preet Rai
Tel: 604-897-4586
Email: info@preetrai.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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tive features, including user-activated spray nozzles, tipping buckets, spray jets and fountains. The splash pad area also includes an accessible picnic table and bench seating that feature extra space for mobility aids, wheelchairs and strollers to make it more accessible to all users.
“Supporting recreation and the amenities, spaces and activities that connect us as a community is an important focus for City Council,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. “This new accessible splash pad will help bring people together and provide countless hours of summer fun for children and
City of Abbotsford is excited to mark the completion of the new splash pad at Crossley Park and invite the community to a grand opening celebration on June 20 in partnership with Saputo. Crossley Park, which is located on McAdam Road and Old Yale Road, across from the Abbotsford Recreation Centre is a beloved community park
and the new splash pad will provide park users with a fun, interactive, safe and accessible way to cool down and enjoy the park during the hot summer months.
Designed based on feedback received from residents, and thanks to a $25,000 sponsorship by Saputo, the splash pad features a variety of fun and interac-
families in our community. We are grateful to Saputo for their generosity and partnership in helping make this project possible.”
“At Saputo, we’re committed to investing in projects that encourage healthy, active lifestyles and foster well-being within the communities we serve,”
said Stéphanie Roy, Senior Manager of Social Impact and Employee Engagement at Saputo.
“We’re proud to support the new splash pad at Crossley Park, an inclusive addition that responds directly to the needs of residents and helps visitors enjoy summer to the fullest.”
The public opening celebration for the new splash pad takes place on Saturday, June 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Residents are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring carnivalthemed activities and entertainment for all ages, including a performance by the Bubble Guy, a balloon artist, face painting, and an inflatable slide for kids under 12. Go Play Outside will also be onsite with lawn games and an arts and crafts table. Mayor and Council will activate the splash pad at 2:40 p.m. to officially mark the opening of the new amenity.
The new splash pad is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to enhancing park amenities and expanding outdoor recreation and family-friendly spaces that encourage residents to stay active, connect with one another and enjoy the outdoors.
Moving ahead on Fraser River Tunnel Project with revised procurement approach
New model will strengthen competition, deliver best value for B.C.
The Province is advancing work on the Fraser River Tunnel Project, which will replace the aging George Massey Tunnel with a modern, toll-free, eightlane immersed-tube tunnel.
The new tunnel will improve safety, reliability and the movement of people and goods throughout the region while strengthening connections to the Port of Vancouver and key trade corridors.
Since September 2024, the Province has been working with Cross Fraser Partnership under a design and early works agreement to advance project design, technical studies and early construction activities while working toward a potential final construction agreement.
While significant progress has been made on design and current construction work, agreement on the commercial terms for final construction of the tunnel was not reached. As a result, government is exercising a termination option that was built into the process, which will allow the Province to retender this work to seek the best value.
The Province will move forward with a procurement strategy designed to strengthen competition and allow for more local contractors.
“We’ve received good value from the contractor and have made steady progress with the design, thanks to their work. However, this project is critical to British Columbia's future, and we are taking this back to a competitive process to seek the best possible value for taxpayers,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit.
“We know the market is hungry for work on major infrastructure projects, and engagement with industry confirmed there is strong interest in competing for this project.”
Procurement model shifts for longterm success
The revised procurement strategy will divide the remaining work into several procurement packages, allowing a broader range of qualified firms to bid on portions of the project. The Province successfully used a similar approach on the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project and the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program, where breaking work into multiple contracts helped strengthen competition, improve flexibility and support local companies.
vised procurement model better reflects current market conditions while ensuring continued momentum on one of British
Columbia’s most important transportation projects.
Work continues while procurement advances
“The Fraser River Tunnel Project will benefit all of Canada by improving access to B.C.’s ports, ensuring smooth flow of goods into and out of the country and reducing our reliance on the U.S.,” Farnworth said. “We are having constructive conversations with our federal parters about this important infrastructure project, which they have committed to support, and how it is critical for building Canada and growing the economy.”
“By design, our process has a preexisting termination option in case we could not reach mutually acceptable terms. We are well placed to leverage improving market competitiveness,” Farnworth said. “Moving to a revised procurement model creates more opportunities for Canadian and local contractors to participate while ensuring this nation-building project is delivered in the most fiscally responsible way possible.”
As a first step, requests for qualifications will be issued to identify qualified proponents for key phases of the project. Industry engagement, including discussions with international, Canadian and local contractors, confirmed strong market interest in the revised approach, including from British Columbia companies.
The project previously went to market in 2023 as a single, large progressivedesign-build procurement. The re -
Construction activity on the project will continue while procurement for future phases is underway. Design work, technical investigations, utility co-ordination and other early works completed will continue to support project delivery.
Early construction work started in January 2026, including tree clearing, utility relocations and preparation for the construction of a casting basin. Temporary infrastructure construction is also underway, including the construction of three jetties for the delivery of materials, a trestle bridge onto Deas Island, access roads and retaining walls for the casting basin on Deas Island, creating approximately 200 jobs in 2026 alone.
The Province expects the Environmental Assessment Office to complete its review of the project before the end of 2026. Major construction is still anticipated to begin in 2027.
The Province is also engaged in productive discussions with the Government of Canada regarding federal support for this nation-building project.
The Fraser River Tunnel Project will support safer travel, more reliable goods movement, improved transit connections and long-term economic growth throughout the region. The new tunnel will also improve travel time for commercial carriers serving the ports as well as at border crossings and industrial centres throughout the Fraser and South Fraser regions.
The project is a key part of British Columbia’s commitment to build the infrastructure needed to support a growing population, strengthen and diversify trade, and keep people and goods moving efficiently throughout the province.
The Fraser River tunnel project continues moving forward to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel with a modern, toll-free, eight-lane crossing
The project has proceeded as planned, with significant work completed on preparatory construction work, along with site investigation and tunnel design
The Province is proceeding with a procurement strategy that will allow more competition, more local contractors and ensure the best value for British Columbians
Early construction work, design activities continue while procurement for final construction advances, with more than 200 workers on site in 2026 alone
Katrina's stardom refuses to fade
Katrina Kaif may not be seen on the big screen as often these days, but her popularity remains undiminished. According to Ormax Media's Stars India Loves 2025 rankings, she continues to feature among the Top 5 female Hindi film stars alongside Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. What makes this achievement remarkable is that Katrina was also among the Top 5 female stars in 2019, demonstrating an impressive consistency that few actors can match. Despite her last release, Merry Christmas (2024), arriving over two years ago, Katrina has retained a strong
SHABANA TO DEBUT AS ANANTAGONIST
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi is set to explore a new dimension in her career with Awarapan 2, where she will be seen in an antagonist role for the first time. Producer Vishesh Bhatt took to social media to announce the same. He shared a picture of him with Shabana Azmi and wrote, "Nafisa could only ever be Shabana ji... She came home on her birthday last year, and everything found its place." The post further read, "We are deeply honoured to welcome the National Awardwinning legend Shabana Azmi to the franchise, marking the first antagonist role of her monumental career! She brings an unmatched impact and presence that will reframe the story completely. Awarapan 2 in cinemas 14 August 2026." The actress will be seen in the role of Nafisa in the movie. Awarapan 2 is directed by Nitin Kakkar, written by Bilal Siddiqui and produced by Vishesh Bhatt. Last week, the makers had announced the highly anticipated sequel, Awarapan 2, on social media. Sharing the poster, they wrote, "OGs know this isn't just a wrap. He came back for you. Shot across Rajasthan and Southeast Asia, Awarapan 2 has been mounted on a larger scale while staying true to the emotional core of its story.
connection with audiences. Her enduring appeal stems from a career spanning more than two decades, marked by blockbuster films such as Namastey London, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Ek Tha Tiger, Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Bang Bang. Her glamour, screen presence, memorable dance numbers and mainstream appeal have helped cement her place in popular culture. In an industry where popularity often fluctuates with every release, Katrina's continued presence among the mostloved stars highlights the strength of her stardom. While newer actresses continue to emerge, few have managed to build the kind of lasting recall she enjoys. Unsurprisingly, anticipation for her next film remains high among fans and the trade alike.
Varun Dhawan has finally reacted to the viral AIgenerated meme that mocked his smile while dressed in an army uniform. Varun revealed he was initially confused by the image and pointed out that it was entirely fabricated using AI. He recently appeared on comedian and writer Tanmay Bhat’s YouTube channel and revealed how the meme helped him get three ads. Varun Dhawan reacts to his smile meme Ahead of the release of his war drama, Border 2, earlier this year, a meme began to float around on the internet, depicting Varun with a crooked smile while wearing an army uniform. Reacting to the meme over a Zoom call during Tanmay Bhat’s roast, Varun said, “True story, jab ye aaya to maine bola maine pehna kab uniform. Border to maine abhi ki hai. Ye uniform Border ki nahi hai, ye baal aise nahi the. Ye jo chehra hai ye ABCD 2 ka hai aur body to meri hai hi nahi. Poora AI hai ye photo (When this came out, I wondered when I had worn this uniform. I did Border right before this. The uniform here is not from Border. The hair is all off. The face is from ABCD 2 and the body is not mine. This is all AI).” In the same
conversation, Varun poked fun at the memes and quipped, “Mere trolling ke baad mujhe 3 ad mile (I got three ads after my trolling).” He further shared how Arjun Kapoor was happy to see his memes all over the internet. He stated, “There is no human today who does not get trolled. We wait for someone else to get trolled more than us so that they take the focus. When I was in the crosshairs, Arjun got happy.” During Border 2, Varun had sharply responded to trolls mocking his smile. He had said, “I believe that you shut down the noise and just let your work do the talking. All these things keep happening.” Varun was most recently seen in his father David Dhawan’s Hai Jawani To Ishq Hona Hai. The romantic comedy also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. The film received lukewarm reviews.
Madhuri’s revelation about her childhood
Bollywood's Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit, known for her impeccable and flawless moves, revealed that her dance journey began from her house in Mumbai's JB Nagar, Andheri. During the upcoming episode of the dance reality show, India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Madhuri shared that she started dancing at the age of 3 in a dance school in JB Nagar. Talking about the beginning of her dancing and cinematic journey, she added, “I started dancing there first. When I was three years old, there was a dance school in JB Nagar. When my first film, Abodh, was released, we were still living there. After
Tezaab, we left that place because there was no security, so it became difficult later on. After Tezaab, anyone would come to the house. 'Madam called us,' and they had come with all their suitcases.” Reflecting on her childhood days, Madhuri shared that back then, neighbours used to be like family members. Recalling how they used to eat at anyone's house in the neighbourhood without hesitation, she added, “The neighbors were also like family members. We kids would go to someone’s house and say, 'Aunty, you made pakoras, we really like them.' Those relationships were amazing.”
Kriti exposes digital drain
As social media is becoming an increasing part of our everyday life, actress Kriti Kharbanda shed light on how it is constantly leaving people drained. In her latest post, Kriti shared that she met many people who complained that social media keeps them busy without leading to any real productivity. She wrote on the photo-sharing app, "I met a few people today. They were all drained. Emotionally, physically and mentally. Work has been demanding without actually existing and with no guarantee. But what I realised is that They all had one thing in common. They all
complained about having a social media presence and the pressure of keeping up with it. All of them have big dreams, and have the perseverance to keep chasing those dreams, but social media keeps getting in the way of that (sic)."
She added that it is crucial for people to understand that social media is only a part of life and not our entire existence. The Pagalpanti actress concluded by saying that everyone needs to stop evaluating other people's worth based on social media profiles.
Powering B.C.’s future: New plan drives clean energy, growth, jobs
Strategy to conserve, optimize and build to meet increasing demand for clean electricity
British Columbia is entering a new chapter of clean-energy expansion as the Province and BC Hydro advance Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity, a comprehensive plan to power growth, strengthen communities and support long-term economic development.
“This is B.C. and BC Hydro’s defining opportunity to build on our clean energy advantage,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “Rising demand for clean electricity is a good thing and shows our plans to build B.C. and grow our economy are working. Now, we’re planning ahead with renewed longterm vision to power growing communities, support industry and keep our economy strong.”
Electricity demand is expected to rise significantly in the coming decades by approximately 50% by 2050. Peak demand, which occurs during the coldest days of the year when electricity use is highest, is expected to increase by 44%.
B.C. is acting now to ensure homes, businesses and industries continue to have access to clean, reliable and affordable electricity. Building on one of the world’s cleanest electricity systems, generating 98% clean and renewable electricity, and among the most affordable in North America, the province is well positioned to meet the moment.
Conserve, optimize, build
Actions such as bringing the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station into service, completing two calls for power and expanding energy-efficiency programs are strengthening B.C.’s ability to meet rising demand, with overall supply projected to increase by 25% – enough to power approximately 1.5 million homes. Looking ahead, sustained focus on new capacity and clean energy –particularly firm, flexible resources
for peak periods – will be critical to maintaining reliability.
Powering Growth, Fueling Opportunity is a long-term, forward-looking approach to meet rising demand and support economic development while maintaining affordability.
The plan builds on the legacy of past investments with a layered approach focused on three core actions – conserve, optimize and build – advancing them in parallel, while prioritizing the lowest-cost opportunities.
“Generations of building trades members have built the hydro infrastructure British Columbians have depended upon,” said Brynn Bourke, executive director, BC Building Trades. “We’re excited to support BC Hydro as it enters this next chapter to optimize and build the future projects and the energy our province will need.”
Conserving the power B.C. has
Energy efficiency remains the quickest and lowest-cost way to meet demand. BC Hydro’s new Power Smart 2.0 program represents more than $1 billion in investment over three years. It is expected to deliver 800 megawatts of capacity savings and 2,200 gigawatt hours of annual energy savings by 2030, enough to power 220,000 homes. The program includes expanded rebates, free smart thermostats, enhanced low-income supports and increased incentives for businesses.
Optimizing existing infrastructure
BC Hydro is upgrading and modernizing existing hydroelectric facilities through its Resource Smart approach. Key projects include adding a sixth generating unit at Revelstoke Generating Station, upgrading generating units at the G.M. Shrum Generating Station, and additional system enhancements. Together, these upgrades will add more than 1,000
megawatts of new dependable capacity – approximately a 7% increase – at lower cost and environmental impact than new builds.
Building, planning, exploring for the future
To support continued growth, B.C. is planning ahead by exploring new sources of clean, dependable electricity and strengthening the grid that connects communities and industries.
BC Hydro is in the early stages of exploring two potential large hydroelectric projects: Site E on the Peace River (up to 750 megawatts) and Homathko near Bute Inlet (up to 900 megawatts). While no decisions have been made, early exploration ensures the province is prepared to meet future capacity needs.
To complement large hydro, BC Hydro is also evaluating a range of additional resources, including geothermal opportunities, expanded biomass as a reliable winter capacity resource, utility-scale battery storage of up to 400 megawatts, and emerging technologies that enhance system flexibility.
At the same time, BC Hydro is advancing critical transmission investments to support reliability and economic growth. The proposed North Coast Transmission Line will more than double capacity between Prince George and Terrace, helping unlock industrial development and trade opportunities in northwestern B.C. Regional economic development initiatives will further strengthen the grid in key growth areas, including North Thompson-Kamloops, Williams Lake, Terrace to Kitimat, the Port of Prince Rupert and the South Peace Montney region, while major upgrades across the Interior, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island ensure electricity can be delivered to growing communities where it is needed most.
“As we look ahead, our focus is clear: conserve, optimize and build,” said Charlotte Mitha, president and CEO, BC Hydro. “By taking action across all three areas, we’re ensuring we can meet growing demand, keep electricity affordable and maintain a reliable system for our customers.”
Building B.C.’s energy future together
Meeting rising electricity demand requires collaboration with First Nations, communities, industry and customers. Public ownership remains central to the province’s approach, helping maintain affordability and ensuring long-term value stays with people in British Columbia, while partnerships with independent power producers continue to deliver new clean energy.
This plan builds on the legacy of past investments, while preparing the system for the future, ensuring it remains clean, reliable, flexible and ready to support growth for decades to come.
BC Hydro’s Power Smart 2.0 plan will help drive economic growth throughout the province, generating an estimated $1.4 billion in GDP and supporting approximately 3,500 jobs each year.
The North Coast Transmission Line project will create approximately 9,700 direct full-time jobs, contribute nearly $10 billion per year to GDP, and generate approximately $950 million annually in incrementally public revenue for the Province and municipal governments.
The Revelstoke 6 project – adding a sixth generating unit at the Revelstoke Generating Station – is expected to provide approximately180 jobs at peak construction in 2029, and generate approximately $60 million in local spending on goods, materials and services.
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