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New Westridge Park Opening The City of Abbotsford is pleased to “This new contemplative space and celebrate the official opening of the heritage garden brings an important new Westridge Park on Saturday, Sep- part of Abbotsford’s history into the open, and we are deeply grateful to tember 19, 2026. the City of Abbotsford and the HeriLocated at 30978 Westridge Drive, tage Abbotsford Society for helping Westridge Park combines activities for make it visible again,” said Japanese children and families to learn about the Canadian Legacies Society CEO Sulegacy of Japanese Canadians through sanne Tabata. “It is also part of a much a Cultural Contemplative Space par- larger effort to recognize the contributially funded by the Japanese Canadian tions Japanese Canadians have made Legacies Society. The new park also in British Columbia since the 1870s, features a playground with a water to preserve places of memory, and to play feature and zipline, a gathering build a strong community and legacy shelter, drinking fountain, benches, for generations to come.” picnic tables, shade trees, paved ac- The public opening celebration and cessible pathways, and a new paved ribbon cutting for Westridge Park pathway connecting to Townline Hill takes place on Saturday, September Park to create a seamless extended 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Grand opening activities are scheduled at park experience. the Westridge Park playground, while “Westridge Park is a wonderful new nearby Townline Hill Park (30939 addition to this neighbourhood and Townline Hill Park) will host adto our growing parks network,” said ditional activities as well. Overflow Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. parking is available near the Townline “With spaces to play, gather, walk and Hill Park soccer field of, adjacent to reflect, this park has been thoughtfully Rick Hansen Secondary School. Rick designed to bring people together and Hansen Secondary School parking make the outdoors more accessible lot will also be available for overflow for residents of all ages. The Japanese parking and will close at 4:00 p.m. heritage garden adds special meaning Westridge Park is the latest addition to this space, honouring the history and to a series of new parks and park contributions of Japanese Canadians enhancements across the city. These while creating a place for learning, projects reflect the City’s ongoing commitment to expanding outdoor connection and community pride.” recreation and family-friendly spaces With a long history locally, provincial- and advancing park amenities while ly and nationally, the story of Japanese supporting Council’s 2022–2026 Canadians is very important to share Strategic Plan priority of fostering a with current and future generations. healthy and active community.
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2026 GMC Sierra 1500 1500 Pro Crew Cab 4WD: Impressive! Review by Veeno Dewan.
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For 2026, the GMC Sierra is now big- differential and low-range gearing on ger, better and bolder than the previous the latter 4WD. version. The handsome Sierra comes The full-size offers a range of differwith a restyle, comprising of: a larger ent models from a well-equipped base new grille, more chrome trim, defined work truck spec to mid -range model. muscular styling, and a beefier than and the lavishly equipped Denali. The ever substantial look. With incremental truck arrives in regular, double, and annual changes , for 2026, the Sierra crew cab body styles, with optional has new paint options and retuned 4WD throughout. There’s an eightexhaust valve tuning is now available. foot box available on regular cabs, and The Sierra arrives a base standard work double cabs. The crew cabs comes with truck; at $49,999, while various model a standard 6’6” pickup box, or a 5’8” upgrades, more powerful engine op- box. A cool six-way function MultiPro tions, extra equipment, and luxury can tailgate. The bumper corner steps make push the list price to more than double it easier to get into the bed even for work duty loading and unloading or to over 1$110,000. securing cargo. There are four engines on offer, ranging from a base turbocharged 2.7L The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 model four-cylinder unit producing r 310 ranges from $49,999 to $109,999 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. MSRP. The entry- Pro Regular Cab Meanwhile a purist 5.3L V8 is also Long Box model with the 2.7 engine on offer with 355 horsepower and /383 starts at $49,999. The mid-range Pro lb-ft of torque. The big dog 6.2L V8 Graphite 4WD Crew Cab Standard engine makes 420 hp/460 lb-ft. For Box trim is $66,059. The most ultiultimate stump pulling power there is mate Denali Ultimate 4WD Crew Cab the extreme workhorse 3.0L Duramax Short Box is priced at $109,999. Destidiesel powerplant with 305 hp and nation and delivery charge is $2,700. a tarmac ripping 495 lb-ft of torque. Sierra interiors are big; roomy and a ten-speed auto transmission is the sensibly designed and outfitted Driver default gearbox. Both two-wheel ergonomics are just right- the controls and four-wheel drive versions of the and on-road visibility is excellent. and truck can be had with a locking rear the quality of the cabin materials is
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decent at the base level and becomes lavish on higher trims. An available 13.4-inch digital instrument cluster is standard and you gain more luxury and feature as you move up the model line. The Denali version is where you get such upscale goodies as and shows the back of the trailer on a to luxury leather seat and trim, open-pore wood detailing, screen upfront. power seats with driver massaging On the road, the Sierra 1500 Pro we function and much more. Interior stor- tested turned out to be a very comfortage is more than adequate for. storing able, easy to drive truck with good all manner of small items. acceleration and handling. Our 6.2L Massive headroom and a rear-seat with V8 has just phenomenal torque and more hidden cubbies abound. Big, power for any situation. It’s a big truck, comfy seats and legroom that rivals but nice to drive with good visibility a stretch limo makes this cabin an all-round. Practicality wise, the big, otherwise exceptional space to spend deep bed is a good selling point along time. Power outlets front and rear, plus with the versatile, ingenious MultiPro Tailgate and corner steps that proved minivan quantities of cup holders. very useful. The ProGrade Trailering Moving to the pickup bed and there is system is also a boon, if you tow a boat an available multi-functional MultiPro or trailer. It is one of the better trailers Tailgate; a cool, three-part tailgate assist system out there in my opinion. that can be converted to a taillightwide step (rated to hold up to 170 kg To sum up, not a lot to complain about, / 375 lb) into the truck bed. ProGrade as so much is right with the Sierra. A Trailering system combines views in great choice for a full-size tough work the back-up camera, with dynamic truck or a fully-loaded luxury famguidance lines on the hitch itself. ily and trailer hauler. Premium upper In-vehicle trailering checklists and range models like the Denali can be systems checks are available on a cab expensive, but well worth the money. screen inside, or you can even use an Highly recommended. app on your phone to remotely check 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Crew Cab trailer brake lights and turn signals, 4WD: from $49,999 to $109,999. plus there’s an available auxiliary camera that you can connect to the trailer More info at www.gm.ca
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The state-of-the-art hybrid operating we deliver specialized surgical care to room combines a traditional surgical people in Abbotsford and surrounding suite with advanced medical imaging communities,” said Dermot Kelly, technology, enabling care teams to President and CEO, Fraser Health. “By perform complex, image-guided pro- combining advanced technology with cedures with greater precision and ac- surgical expertise, we can provide a cess to real-time information. The use streamlined, improved care experience of less invasive approaches supports in an environment that better supports faster recovery times, fewer complica- the people who provide that care.” tions and shorter hospital stays while creating new opportunities to expand Compared to traditional surgery, specialized surgical services and in- image-guided procedures can reduce recovery times and hospital stays, alnovative care in the Fraser Valley. lowing most patients to return home “Families across Abbotsford and the from the hospital in 24 hours or less, Fraser Valley deserve access to the rather than three to 10 days. best care when they need it,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Health. “This “The hybrid operating room will new hybrid operating room will give bring Abbotsford Regional Hospital health care teams advanced tools to and Cancer Centre to the forefront of treat complex conditions with greater vascular surgical care, expanding our precision and less invasive procedures. capabilities and improving the experiI am excited to see this investment ence for patients and providers,” said bring much needed specialized care to Dr. Husain Khambati, Co-Regional our community, while helping patients Head, Vascular Surgery. “Advanced recover sooner and spend less time in imaging allows us to perform endovascular interventions with less radiation hospital.” than older mobile C-arm fluoroscopy The first of its kind at Abbotsford units by utilizing the latest generation Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, of CT-mapping and bolus-chase techthe hybrid operating room provides nologies.” care teams with an enhanced ability to Funded by an estimated $11-million guide needles, wires and catheters into provincial government investment, small incisions in the skin and through construction of the new hybrid operatblood vessels to perform procedures ing room is expected to begin in 2027 like angioplasty to open narrow or and is anticipated to begin benefiting blocked arteries, endovascular aneupatients by the end of 2028. The hybrid rysm repair to fix complex aneurysms operating room will also help attract and thrombectomy to remove acute and retain specialized physicians, blood clots. further strengthening surgical services “The new hybrid operating room rep- at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and resents a significant investment in how Cancer Centre.
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Experienced educator and leader Dr. Peggy Antifaeff has announced her candidacy for School Trustee with the Abbotsford Board of Education. Peggy brings more than 25 years of experience as an educator, school leader, district leader, and community volunteer to the upcoming election.
Peggy’s education includes a Doctor of Educational Leadership (Western University), Master of Education (UBC), Bachelor of Education (UBC), Bachelor of Arts (UFV), Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate (UFV), and Human Resources Management Certificate (SFU). A lifelong advocate for students and public education, Peggy currently supports leaders and educators as a gether to build an even stronger future for our students.” District Principal in Human Resources with Surrey School District. Her 16+ Priorities years working as an educator across 8 different schools and at the dis- Student success through literacy, numeracy, character development and trict office in the Abbotsford School connection District, combined with over 8 years experience in her current role in the Student and staff well-being largest school district in BC, makes Safe, caring, and inclusive schools her uniquely qualified to understand where everyone feels welcome and the issues at hand and work creatively supported within the system to address concerns and improve opportunities for student Strong relationships with employees, families and communities supporting success. voice and collaboration Community service has been an important part of Peggy Antifaeff’s career. Responsible stewardship of public She has volunteered with organizations resources with communication, acincluding the Kiwanis Club of Clear- countability, and thoughtful long-term brook, Character Abbotsford, and BC planning Schools of Character. Through these “I understand that effective school govvolunteer opportunities, she supported ernance requires listening, thoughtful initiatives promoting literacy, charac- discussion and collaboration,” says ter development, student leadership, Peggy Antifaeff. “Trustees have a and community engagement. responsibility to set strategic direc“I have lived in Abbotsford since I was tion, ask important questions, ensure a child, and I am beyond proud to be accountability, and steward public a member of this community. I have resources in a fiscally responsible seen firsthand what is possible when way. Most importantly, we must keep students at the centre.” schools, families, and the community work together,” says Peggy Antifaeff. For more information about Peggy “I want to contribute my experience Antifaeff, visit www.peggyantifaeff.ca and positive energy to working to- or email info@peggyantifaeff.ca
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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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Young Sisters Turn 4-H Success Into a Gift for the Community For sisters Alexa and Ashley Wolfe, a successful year raising and showing animals through 4-H became an opportunity to do something meaningful for others. After doing well with their 4-H animals this year, the two young women decided they wanted to give some of what they had earned back to the community. Their parents reached out to local community advocate Don R. Campbell, asking if he could introduce Alexa and Ashley to philanthropy and help them explore local organizations where their contribution could make a meaningful difference. “What made this so special was that “I was honoured when their parents they made the choice themselves,” called and asked if I could introduce Campbell said. “They learned about the different opportunities to give and them to philanthropy and some local decided where they wanted their concharity options,” Campbell said. “The tribution to go.” goal was to help them understand where their money could go a long way For Campbell, the experience was and find something that resonated with also an example of what can happen when young people are introduced to each of them.” philanthropy early and are given the After visiting local organizations, opportunity to understand the impact learning about their work and having their generosity can have. conversations about the impact of giv“I hope other young people find their ing, Alexa and Ashley made their own way to the incredibly satisfying world decision. of strategic and measurable philan-
They chose to donate $1,000 to the thropy,” he said. Gathering Markit, supporting its work For Alexa and Ashley, what began as helping local families put good food on a successful year with 4-H ultimately the table. Alexa and Ashley presented became something bigger — a chance the donation to Hieke Morton, Founder to share their success and make a and Executive Director of Gathering difference for families in their own community. Markit.
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Contd. from Page- 16 picnic tables, and benches to improve "At RBC, our purpose is helping cli- safety and help prevent splinters. A doents thrive and communities prosper, nation of paint and tools from Abbotsand this project is a great example of ford Paint helped brighten the space, that commitment in action," said Jacky while Klassen Group contributed wood Gill, Regional Vice-President, Invest- chips to renew the playground surface. ment & Retirement Planning at RBC. "Creating a safe environment for chil"We strongly believe in giving back dren was our number one goal," said to the communities we serve, so being Cindy Buhler, LINC Supervisor. “We
part of this playground refresh was don't want the need for childcare to be a barrier to accessing services.” both a privilege and a joy." Archway staff emphasized the impact "We’re grateful to the RBC team members who volunteered their time of this initiative. "By investing in this to complete the project. Their enthuspace, we're prioritizing children and siasm and commitment, along with showing our families that they are a the support of Abbotsford Paint and valued part of our community," said Klassen Group, helped create a safer Elise Marier, Community Connections and more welcoming outdoor space Supervisor. for the children and families served by
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alYksf aqy aYÈly leI, '4-H' nfl ÈurU hoieaf AunHF ny 'gYdirMg mfrikt' (Gatheirng iewk sPl sfl aMq ivwc kuJ hor vwzf bx Marikt) nUM 1,000 zflr dfn krn df PYslf igaf — ieh afpxI sPlqf nUM sFJf krn aqy The refresh project included sanding Archway,” said Cindy Walker, Arch- kIqf, qF jo sQfnk pirvfrF nUM vDIaf Bojn afpxy hI BfeIcfry dy pirvfrF leI bdlfa muhweIaf krvfAux dy ies sMsQf dy kMm ivwc ilafAux df iewk mOkf bx igaf. and painting the children's playhouse, way Philanthropy Manager.
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2026 GENERAL LOCAL AND SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION
Abbotsford and Abbotsford School District NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING Advance Voting will be available to qualified electors of the City of Abbotsford on October 7, 10 and 11, from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the following locations: In Person
Old Abbotsford Courthouse
32203 South Fraser Way
Drive Through
Abbotsford Exhibition Park - Gate 2
32470 Haida Drive
Drive Through voting at Abbotsford Exhibition Park - Gate 2, is available to all voters. All curbside voting will take place at this location. Curbside Voting is not available at the Old Abbotsford Courthouse location.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION
To register, non-resident property electors must produce: at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of their identity, at least one (1) of which must contain their signature; proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property; and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners, using the form available at www.abbotsford.ca/elections/voter-information. Types of Documents that will be Accepted as Identification The following classes of documents will be accepted as evidence for the purposes of section 72 or section 73 of the Local Government Act: (a) (b)
If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting location and making a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below. Qualified electors must also produce the required identification. Resident Electors In order to qualify, resident electors must satisfy the following: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and • a resident of the City of Abbotsford; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. To register, resident electors must produce at least two (2) documents that provide evidence of their identity and place of residence, at least one (1) of which must contain their signature.
(c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
Non-Resident Property Electors In order to qualify, non-resident property electors must satisfy the following: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and • a Canadian citizen; and • a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately before the day of registration; and • a registered owner of real property in the City of Abbotsford for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and • the only persons who are registered owners of the property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; and • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law.
a British Columbia Driver’s Licence, a BC identification card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation, (b.1) a photo BC services card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation, (b.2) a non-photo BC services card within the meaning of the Identification Card Regulation, (b.3) a document, issued by the government of Canada, that certifies that the applicant is registered as an Indian under the Indian Act (Canada), (b.4) a citizenship or membership card issued by a first nation, (b.5) a citizenship card issued by Métis Nation British Columbia, an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence issued by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, a British Columbia CareCard or British Columbia Gold CareCard, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8, a Social Insurance Number card or confirmation of Social Insurance Number letter issued by the government of Canada, a Citizenship Card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, a real property tax notice issued under section 237 of the Community Charter or section 21 of the Taxation (Rural Area) Act, a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution as defined in section 29 of the Interpretation Act, or a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or coaxial cable services by (i) a public utility as defined in section 1 of the Utilities Commission Act, (ii) a gas utility as defined in section 1 of the Gas Utility Act, (iii) a water utility as defined in section 1 of the Water Utility Act, (iv) the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, or (v) a corporation licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for the purposes of that supply.
The above listed identification documents MUST be accepted by election officials. Sections 72(3) and 73(3) of the Local Government Act allow other documents to be accepted at the discretion of the election official (e.g. a valid, current passport).
CONTACT INFORMATION For further information please contact the Abbotsford Election Office: • •
Phone: 604-851-VOTE (8683) Email: ElectionOffice@abbotsford.ca
Robin Charl, Chief Election Officer Harjit Gill, Deputy Chief Election Officer Tammy Ketola, Deputy Chief Election Officer
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Freddy Latham PRYzI lYQm
A former Trustee (2014-2022), Freddy known for brings experience in public educa- her leadertion governance, strategic planning ship in Aband fiscal oversight. Her background b o t s f o r d has shaped her understanding of how Children’s schools’ function and how students Theatre and thrive when supported by a strong her dedication to the progressive workforce. Abbotsford She is seeking another term because Commushe would like further opportunities to nity. make a positive impact on the future of public education in the Abbotsford S h e h a s School District. She says, “Strong r e c e i v e d schools are built through collaboration, n u m e r o u s careful planning and a commitment to awards for putting students at the centre of every her work with children and youth including the Order of Abbotsford decision.” (2008) and the Queens Jubilee Medal Priorities are: (2012). -Supporting student success through She has Bachelor of Education degree engagement, literacy and numeracy from UBC and diplomas in ELL, -Safe, caring and inclusive schools Counselling and Fine Arts. Freddy where students and staff are supported, has taught at all grade levels including English to adult learners. challenged and connected -Fiscal responsibility and transparency Trustees have an important role to play in our school system and community. -Mental health resources and supports We are all stakeholders in public eduFreddy brings to the role of Trustee, cation. decades of experience as an educator, arts advocate and community volunteer Please take the time to Vote on Octoin the arts and sporting events. She is ber 17.
P R Y z I l Y Q m • surwiKaq, dyKBfl vfly aqy smfvyÈI skUl, 2014 qoN 2022 ijwQy ividafrQIaF aqy stfP nUM sihXog, cuxOqI qwk skUl trw- aqy afpsI juVfa imly stI rih cu wkI hn. Auh • ivwqI iËMmyvfrI aqy pfrdrÈqf pbilk aYjUk• mfnisk ishq nfl sbMDq sroq aqy shfieqf yÈn gvrnYNs, rxnIqk Xo - PRYzI trwstI dI BUimkf leI aiDafpkf, klf jnfbMdI aqy dI ihmfieqI aqy klf qy Kyz smfgmF ivwc ivwqI ingrfnI kimAUintI vlMtIar vjoN keI dhfikaF df dy Ky q r ivw c qjrbf lY ky af rhI hY. qjrbf rwKdI hn. AunHF dy Auh Abbotsford Cihldren’s Theatre ivwc afqjrby ny AunHF pxI lIzriÈp aqy aYbtsPorz kimAUintI pRqI nUM ieh smJx afpxI lMby smyN dI vcnbwDqf leI jfxI jFdI hY. ivwc mdd kIqI hY ik skUl ikvyN kMm krdy hn aqy iewk mËbUq qy bwicaF aqy nOjvfnF nfl kIqy kMm leI AunHF nUM agFhvDU vrkPors dy sihXog nfl ividafrQI keI snmfn iml cuwky hn, ijnHF ivwc Order of ikvyN qrwkI kr skdy hn. Abbotsford (2008) aqy Queen’s Jubilee PRYzI iewk hor kfrjkfl leI cox lV rhI hn Medal (2012) Èfml hn. ikAuNik Auh aYbtsPorz skUl izsitRkt ivwc PRYzI kol UBC qoN Bachelor of Education pbilk aYjUkyÈn dy BivwK ’qy skfrfqmk pRBfv dI izgrI hY aqy ELL (English Language pfAux leI hor mOky pRfpq krnf cfhuMdI hn. Learning), Counselling aqy Fine Arts AunHF ikhf: ivwc izplomy hn. AunHF ny hr gRyz pwDr dy “mËbUq skUl sihXog, soc-ivcfr nfl kIqI ividafrQIaF nUM pVHfieaf hY, ijs ivwc bflg XojnfbMdI aqy hr PYsly dy kyNdr ivwc ivi- isiKafrQIaF nUM aMgryËI pVHfAuxf vI Èfml hY. dafrQIaF nUM rwKx dI vcnbwDqf nfl bxdy sfzy skUl isstm aqy kimAUintI ivwc skUl hn.” trwstIaF dI iewk mhwqvpUrn BUimkf huMdI hY. qrjIhF pbilk aYjUkyÈn ivwc asIN sfry ihwsydfr hF. • ividafrQIaF dI BfgIdfrI, sfKrqf aqy gixqI Xogqf rfhIN AunHF dI sPlqf ivwc si- ikrpf krky 17 akqUbr nUM afpxI vot pfAux hXog dyxf leI smF ËrUr kwZo.
Updating BC Parks day-use pass reservation service Changes will strengthen security, improve pass distribution in four parks The BC Parks day-use pass reservation changes will also help people manage A reservation cannot be made until the trails and viewpoints, and help reduce associated email is verified. service is being updated to strengthen their reservations. the effects on the environment. security and improve distribution of People encouraged to create account The changes and additional security The passes will be available online at 7 measures are being implemented to the passes, ensuring a transparent and with BC Services Card account a.m. two days prior to a planned visit. consistent process for accessing four People are encouraged to create their help reduce interference from digital bots and other misuse. In Garibaldi Park, day-use passes are popular parks during peak season. BC Parks account using their BC Services Card account for streamlined Passes required at four parks during required at the Cheakamus, Rubble and Starting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, access to a variety of B.C. government peak season Diamond Head trailheads from Friday people booking a day-use pass will services. People who do not have a through Monday and on holidays, until need to create an account on the BC BC Services Card account can create Day-use passes have proven to be an effective tool for managing the number Oct. 12, 2026. Passes will resume at Parks website and verify their iden- a BC Parks account using their email of people in Golden Ears, Joffre Lakes, Joffre Lakes Park on Oct. 1, 2026, and tity. Having a secure account helps and password. Garibaldi and Mount Seymour parks ensure passes are reserved and distrib- After creating an account, people will during peak season. The passes help will be required every day until Oct. uted fairly when demand is high. The receive an email to verify their identity. prevent congested parking lots, roads, 25, 2026.
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Earl Storey - School Board Trustee Candidate 2026 arl storI - skUl borz trwstI AumIdvfr 2026 Earl Storey has called Abbotsford A longtime church home for 40 years and brings 47 years member, Earl beof experience in the plumbing industry lieves in supporting along with a strong commitment to families and young family, faith and community. people. As a trustee, Married for 46 years to Colleen, Earl he wood prioritize is the father of eight, grandfather of student achievement 18, and great-grandfather of two little and well-being, meanboys. He values family and enjoys ingful family engagespending time with his grandchildren. ment and constructive He enjoys travelling, golfing and relationships among spending time with family. trustees, educators, administrators and Earl serves on the Board of Directors the broader Abbotsford community. of the BC Metis Federation and is pas- Earl believes the Abbotsford Board sionate about Metis history, culture, of Education benefits from a balanced and community. Throughout his career group of trustees with diverse perspecin the mechanical and plumbing industives, professional backgrounds and try, Earl has also served in the past on the Board of Directors of the Mechani- life experiences. He is seeking election cal Contractors Association of British as a school board trustee to contribColumbia gaining valuable experience ute his practical experience, family working with industry leaders and con- perspective, community involvement tributing to board-level decisions. He and commitment to working collaborahas also supported Samaritan’s Purse tively with fellow trustees in support and its Operation Christmas Child of students, families, educators and the broader community. program.
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Projects promoting anti-racism, multiculturalism eligible for new grants The application period for the 2026-27 B.C. Inclusive Communities Grants is now open Grassroots organizations throughout Supporting more efficient community introducing separate urban and rural Advancing a more inclusive province British Columbia can now apply for building throughout B.C. funding streams The BC-ICG program is part of the as much as $5,000 in one-time grants The program underwent an indepen- As such, the new grants program fea- Province’s efforts to build inclusive, to fund projects that create stronger, dent evaluation in 2025, informed by more inclusive communities by pro- extensive community input, which tures two funding pathways: one for welcoming and equitable communities moting anti-racism, inclusivity and identified areas for improvement built urban communities, such as Metro throughout B.C. Other government Vancouver and Greater Victoria, and anti-racism initiatives include the multiculturalism. into the BC-ICG, such as: one for rural and remote regions, Racist Incident Helpline, which conThe Province is accepting applications providing clearer guidelines and simincluding the Interior, northern B.C., nects people who have experienced for the revamped BC Inclusive Com- plifying the application process the Kootenays and coastal communimunities Grants (BC-ICG) program racism with community support and ties. The BC-ICG will also prioritize between Sept. 15 and Oct. 19, 2026. enhancing support for grassroots, resources, and the Province’s first AntiEach project can receive a one-time Indigenous and racialized community- smaller non-profits to support grass- Racism Action Plan, published in June roots projects that are community-led grant of as much as $5,000. In total, the led organizations 2026. The plan lays out commitments Province will be distributing approxi- expanding access to non-profit soci- and community-serving. To select core ministries are making to remove mately $300,000 to support about 60 eties serving people who experience more targeted initiatives, the BC-ICG projects. To be eligible, projects must racialization as a result of their faith, will use data collected under the Anti- racist barriers that inhibit Indigenous begin on or after April 1, 2027, and be in addition to those serving racialized Racism Act, the Anti-Racism Data Act and racialized people’s access to government programs and services. completed by March 31, 2028. and the Racist Incident Helpline. and Indigenous communities
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SUKHI DHAMI ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR OF ABBOTSFORD suKI DfmI vwloN aYbtsPorz dy myar leI cox muihMm df aYlfn ABBOTSFORD, BC -- Sukhi Dhami l e n g e - - r i s i n g today announced his candidacy for costs, red tape and Mayor of Abbotsford, with a simple delays: “We can message: “We can do more, and we change the environcan get more done for more people.” ment at City Hall,” he explained. A small business owner, farmer and “Whether you’re land-use consultant, Dhami is runa farmer, business ning to bring new energy, responsiveowner, community ness and a better customer/resident group or resident, experience to City Hall. Raised and City Hall should educated in Abbotsford, he knows the look for solutions city is ready to grow by closing its inand opportunities, frastructure and amenities gap. When give clear answers, elected, Dhami will place priorities and help good ideas over politics, and people before policy. move forward.” “I’ve spent years working on the On affordability, Dhami says there ground and behind the scenes, building isn’t one answer for everyone, particurelationships, solving problems and larly when it comes to housing: “We bringing people together, Dhami said. can do more on housing choices and “I know how to get the right people practical solutions that recognize difto the table, and I’m ready to put that ferent needs, for different people at experience to work for Abbotsford, to varying stages of life.” create win-win results.” Having personally experienced floodDhami says those relationships can ing and the losses that come with it, help attract investment, build partnerDhami says long-term flood mitigation ships, and fight successfully for Abwill also be a priority. As a father of botsford’s fair share of funding. He two, a UFV alumnus and husband of an understands that the city’s challenges Abbotsford school teacher, Dhami says go beyond a shortage of pools and ice he understands the importance of local sheets. education and building a community “We are carrying a daunting commu- for the next generation. nity infrastructure deficit on our backs, He wants to shake off Abby’s ‘no-fun that is clear,” Dhami continued. “Our city’ reputation with better recreation, city has grown, but the infrastructure events, arts & entertainment and a new and amenities that support our comnight/weekend economy, while creatmunity just have not kept pace. Its time ing safer, cleaner neighbourhoods. to put our collective priorities ahead “We need to give young people better of politics.” reasons to live, work and play here.” His economic approach is simple: Dhami says his background in farming, grow the tax and investment base, not business, land use, and community always the tax rate: advocacy-through- politics, has taught “A stronger economy gives us the abil- him how to work with different perity to build what we really need. We spectives and find workable solutions: can support farmers and businesses, “I can offer the direction Abbotsford make better use of our employment needs to build community. I have the lands, welcome responsible investexperience, I have the relationships, ment, and put that growth back into and I have the plan for us to catch up as a better Abbotsford. It’s a 360-degree a city and thrive. Can we do more and perspective we need now.” get more done to benefit the residents Dhami says farmers and urban busi- and businesses of Abbotsford? You nesses often face the same chal- bet we can.”
aYbtsPorz, ibRitÈ kolMbIaf — suKI DfmI ny awj aYbtsPorz dy myar dy ahudy leI afpxI AumIdvfrI df aYlfn kIqf. AunHF df sDfrn sunyhf hY: “asIN hor kr skdy hF aqy hor lokF leI hor kMm pUry kr skdy hF.”
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“asIN istI hfl dy kMm krn dy mfhOl nUM bdl skdy hF. BfvyN qusIN iksfn ho, kfrobfr dy mflk ho, kimAUintI gruwp ho jF vsnIk—istI hfl nUM hwl Co t y kfro b fr dy mflk, aqy mOky lwBxy cfhIdy hn, spwÈt jvfb dyxy cfhIdy iksfn aqy lYNz-XUË hn aqy cMgy ivcfrF nUM awgy vDx ivwc mdd krnI kMsltYNt DfmI ny ikhf ik cfhIdI hY.” Auh istI hfl ivwc nvIN AUrjf, vDyry jvfbdyhI rihx-sihx dI lfgq aqy hfAUisMg aqy vsnIkF qy gfhkF ikPfieq dy muwdy ’qy DfmI ny ikhf ik hr ivakqI leI ibhqr sy v fvF df leI iewko jvfb nhIN ho skdf, Éfs krky hfAUisMg qjrbf ilafAux leI cox dy mfmly ivwc. lV rhy hn. AunHF ikhf, aYbtsPorz ivwc ply aqy pVHy-ilKy DfmI df kihxf hY ik Èihr afpxy buinafdI “asIN hfAUisMg dy ivklpF aqy amlI hwlF bfry hor ZFcy aqy jnqk shUlqF dI Gft nUM pUrf krky ivkfs kMm kr skdy hF, jo vwK-vwK lokF dIaF vwK-vwK loVF leI iqafr hY. AunHF ikhf ik cuxy jfx qoN bfad Auh aqy iËMdgI dy vwKry pVfvF nUM smJdy hox.” isafsq qoN Auwpr qrjIhF aqy nIqIaF qoN pihlF hVHF qoN bcfa lokF nUM rwKxgy. afpxy inwjI qOr ’qy hVHF aqy ies nfl hoey nuksfn df qjrbf hox df iËkr kridaF DfmI ny ikhf ik “mYN keI sfl ËmInI pwDr ’qy aqy prdy dy ipwCy kMm lMby smyN leI hVH rokQfm aqy bcfa dI Xojnf vI kridaF irÈqy bxfey hn, smwisafvF hwl kIqIaF AunHF dI qrjIh hovygI. hn aqy lokF nUM iekwTf kIqf hY. mYnUM pqf hY ik shI lokF nUM iewk myË ’qy ikvyN ilafAuxf hY aqy mYN afpxy do bwicaF dy ipqf, UFV (Uinveristy of the Fraser ies qjrby nUM aYbtsPorz leI vrqx aqy aijhy Valley) dy sfbkf ividafrQI aqy aYbtsPorz dI nqIjy ilafAux leI iqafr hF ijnHF ivwc hr pwK nUM iewk skUl aiDafpkf dy pqI DfmI ny ikhf ik Auh sQfnk iswiKaf dI mhwqqf aqy aglI pIVHI leI iewk Pfiedf hovy.” mËbUq kimAUintI bxfAux dI loV nUM smJdy hn. DfmI df kihxf hY ik ieh irÈqy invyÈ afkriÈq krn, BfeIvflIaF bxfAux aqy aYbtsPorz leI mnorMjn aqy nfeItlfeIÌ PMizMg ivwc Ausdf vfjb ihwsf hfsl krn leI DfmI aYbtsPorz dI ‘no-fun icty’ vflI CvI nUM pRBfvÈflI ZMg nfl Xqn krn ivwc mdd kr skdy bdlxf cfhuMdy hn. AunHF ny ibhqr mnorMjn shUlqF, hn. AunHF ikhf ik Auh smJdy hn ik Èihr dIaF smfgmF, klf aqy mnorMjn dy ivklpF dy nfl-nfl cuxOqIaF isrÌ svIimMg pUlF aqy afeIs irMkF dI iewk nvIN rfq aqy vIkaYNz arQivvsQf ivksq Gft qwk sIimq nhIN hn. krn dI gwl kIqI hY. DfmI ny ikhf,
DfmI ny awgy ikhf,
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qjrbf aqy kimAUintI nfl kMm
DfmI ny afpxI afriQk phuMc nUM sDfrn dwisaf: tYks DfmI df kihxf hY ik KyqIbfVI, kfrobfr, lYNz XUË dr nUM hmyÈf vDfAux dI bjfey tYks aqy invyÈ df aqy isafsq rfhIN kimAUintI dI numfieMdgI nfl juVy AunHF dy qjrby ny AunHF nUM vwK-vwK ivcfrF nfl kMm aDfr vDfAuxf. krnf aqy amlI hwl lwBxf isKfieaf hY. AunHF ikhf, AunHF ikhf: “iewk mËbUq arQivvsQf sfnUM Auh cIËF bxfAux dI smrwQf idMdI hY ijnHF dI sfnUM asl ivwc loV hY. “mYN Auh idÈf pRdfn kr skdf hF ijsdI aYbtsPorz asIN iksfnF aqy kfrobfrF dI mdd kr skdy hF, nUM iewk mËbUq kimAUintI bxfAux leI loV hY. myry roËgfr leI inrDfrq ËmInF dI ibhqr vrqoN kr kol qjrbf hY, myry kol irÈqy hn aqy sfzy kol Èihr skdy hF, iËMmyvfr invyÈ df svfgq kr skdy hF aqy vjoN afpxIaF GftF pUrIaF krn aqy qrwkI krn leI Aus ivkfs nUM iewk ibhqr aYbtsPorz bxfAux ivwc iewk Xojnf hY. kI asIN aYbtsPorz dy vsnIkF aqy vfps lgf skdy hF. sfnUM hux 360-izgrI nËrIey kfrobfrF dy Pfiedy leI hor kr skdy hF aqy hor kMm pUry kr skdy hF? iblkul, asIN kr skdy hF.” dI loV hY.”
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rfsLIPl mhInf awsU 15/09/2026 qoN 14/10/2026 myK : kfrobfr TIk-Tfk, mfn snmfn ‘c vfDf, ivarQ dI dOV-Bwj, cot df zr, dusLmx hfrn, gupq icMqf. ibRK : afmdn-Krc brfbr, ibjLnYs ‘c lfB, Xfqrf df pRogrfm, vfhn KrIdx
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.
dI Xojnf, pirvfr dI icMqf, ishq iZwlI, Drm-krm ‘c ruJfn. imQun : sMqfn nUM ksLt, srIrk qklIP, irsLqydfrF nfl mn-mutfv, Dn lfB, vpfr TIk-Tfk, msly hwl hox, sLuB smfcfr afAuxf. krk : mn Audfs, kfrobfr TIk-Tfk, klysL qoN dUr rho, nuksfn ho skdf hY, afmdn-Krc brfbr, jfiedfd ivvfd, Xojnf nypry cVHy. isMG : mhFpurKF nfl myl, Dfrimk kMmF ‘c rucI, mfn-snmfn ‘c vfDf, ihMmq sdkf kMm nypry cVHn, afmdn-Krc brfbr. kMinaf : AulJnF dUr hox, vpfr ‘c lfB, qIrQ Xfqrf df mn bxy, ishq iZwlI,
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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Council advances plans for lYPIvr roz ’qy BivwK dIaF KyzF future sports and recreation aqy mnorMjn shUlqF leI XojnfvF amenities along LeFeuvre Road nUM awgy vDfieaf
Abbotsford City Council has directed and further builds on positive moves staff to proceed with the next phase of made on actions signalled in the Arena site and design works at a City-owned Services and Facilities Strategy, and 39-acre parcel of land at 1010 Lefeuvre the Aquatics Services and Facilities Road, advancing Council's commit- Strategy. ment to deliver future sports, recreation and park amenities for residents. "The LeFeuvre Road property provides an opportunity for Council to "Council's priority is clear, we need continue advancing this important more recreation and sports amenities work immediately," said Siemens. "By and park space to serve a growing com- moving ahead with site analysis and munity," said Mayor Ross Siemens. technical investigations now, we can "Moving forward with the Lefeuvre position ourselves to make informed Road property allows us to continue decisions and ensure we keep moving building momentum and take mean- toward our goal." ingful steps toward delivering those Site testing and feasibility works services for residents." will continue at 1010 Lefeuvre Road Staff will now focus on how this prop- through the fall. erty can be purposefully developed as the future site for sports and recreation "This decision reflects Council's deteramenities as part of Council’s long- mination to invest in the facilities and term vision to create additional recre- amenities our community needs," said ation and sports facilities for residents Siemens. "While the path forward may and community sports groups. The continue to evolve, our commitment decision aligns with Council's broader to creating new recreation opportunicommunity-building objectives in the ties for Abbotsford residents remains Sport Field and Sport Court Strategy unwavering."
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On Sept 5th, $10k was raised in Abbotsford for the women’s shelters Sara for Women.
Andre Boada had a vision for Run- complete success! It played out exactly Women and Kelowna Women’s Shel4Her. To run for her, run for you and how we planned, within a 24 hour pe- ter. run for us. To end the silence, end riod Andre ran 100km. The first 95km The vision was to ultimately to bring domestic abuse. His initiatives were to he ran himself in Abbotsford. the community together, so people run 100km and raise $100,000! For the last 5km he ran with everyone know they’re not facing hardship The event was held on Saturday Sept else at Robert Bateman Secondary. alone. This is just the beginning, stay 5th at Robert Bateman Secondary Participants joined in walking, running tuned for more! with lots of runners! She really sees at the track in Abbotsford and was a collaborating with the community is and cheering him Rupi Kanda-Rajwan, an elected official the best way to build community and on as he finished School Board Trustee and currently create awareness. Rupi collaborated his run. running for City Council supported to with Tim Hortons on Abbotsford Way, They were able take this vision and bring it to life! She Little Dreamers, Gray &Wild, Prime to raise a total supported Andre Boada by connecting Sanitization in making our event suc$10,000 for that him with leaders in the community cessful. weekend to sup- who sponsored the event and helped p o r t S a r a f o r guide him to get an amazing turn out
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Rashmika inspires dreamers Manasi's ode
Actress Rashmika Mandanna says that when she looks back at her own journey, she knows how much it takes to keep believing in yourself, working hard and saying yes to possibilities that can take you somewhere you may never have imagined. Rashmika said in a statement: "Every journey begins with an opportunity and the courage to take that first step. When I look back at my own journey, I know how much it takes to keep believing in yourself, working hard and saying yes to possibilities that can take you somewhere you may never have imagined." The actress has partnered with Hybe India auditions, which aims to discover, nurture and develop talent across India with the potential to connect with audiences globally. Hybe is known for launching and managing some of South Korea's biggest K-pop acts, including BTS, TXT, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, and ILLIT, through its various labels. Rashmika feels it is a first-of-its-kind opportunity in India. "Honestly, I think this is a first-of-its-kind opportunity in India, and I'm incredibly excited to be partnering with HYBE INDIA on this journey. HYBE is a name known across the world for creating some of the biggest artists and global voices, and the fact that they are looking to India to discover young talent is really exciting," said Rashmika.
Amyra beats casting mix-up Actress Amyra Dastur, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming streaming series Chumbak, has revealed that her part in the show almost slipped out of her hands courtesy her former manager. The actress spoke with this agency during the promotions of the show along with Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Delnaaz Irani and Anant Joshi in the BKC area of Mumbai. When asked how she was approached for the part, she said, "So mine is actually a very funny story because my former manager didn't tell me about this audition. Then I got to know that the casting process is underway for this part, and being a Parsi, I felt that I would be the perfect fit for the part
because the show features the premise of the Parsi community". She elaborated, "I remember, I messaged Jogi sir myself, our casting director and I said, 'I heard you're auditing for a series and it's a Parsi character. So, why haven't you called me?' And he said, 'We had already reached out to you but then you only said no'. I was like, 'Oh no, I'll come and audition'. And yeah, I auditioned for him, luckily it worked out and even the makers told me that he thought I wasn't interested in the project". "And I was like, no, that's not the case. So yeah, I think I auditioned twice and then I got the call", she added.
NAILA BACKS WOMEN-CENTRIC CINEMA
Actress Naila Grrewal believes that women have a responsibility to support each other, helping them reach their full potential. During an exclusive interaction with this news agency, Naila stressed the importance of bringing women's issues to the forefront through cinema. The Thappad actress further expressed her desire to be part of films that explore such woman-centric issues and believes women should lead this movement. Naila told, "Definitely, I feel that as an individual, I am very driven when it comes to women-centric issues, and I would certainly like to do a film that focuses on and explores women's issues. I feel there has been a slight decline in such films over the past few years, and we are not seeing enough of them anymore." Naila added that box office numbers should not come as a barrier when it comes to making films on such topics, as such issues hold more importance than the box office results. "And when it comes to box office numbers, I feel that should not, cannot, and must not stop us. These issues are so important that we should not be limited by questions like, 'Which male star is in the film?' I believe women should lead these stories, and I would love to be a part of that space," she concluded.
to friendship
National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh is awaiting the release of her upcoming Gujarati film Mitrata: Friendship Ni Lovestory, a warm exploration of friendship and the bonds that endure through life's changing phases. Also starring Viraj Ghelani, Deep Vaidya and Vishal Parekh, the film follows three friends and the dynamics that bind them together. The trailer, unveiled , offers glimpses into the many shades of friendship, from laughter and madness to quieter moments of emotional connection.Talking about the film, Parekh and producer Parthiv Gohil said, "At the heart of 'Mitrata' is a very simple and universal emotion: friendship. In these cynical times, we need stories that remind us of the simple, beautiful things that still matter, and friendship is one of them." Viraj Ghelani said friendship allows people to be their "most unfiltered self", adding that the film combines the banter and madness of friends with quieter moments that show why such relationships matter. The film has also generated buzz with its Mitrata Anthem, composed by Amit Trivedi. Its hook, 'Tari Mari Dosti', has caught on across social media.
Veteran actor Gajraj Rao asked how to deal with unwanted social media fleas through his latest post on Instagram. On Saturday, the Badhaai Ho actor shared that as he finds something appealing, he ends up commenting on the post. But there are a few users, who post unnecessary remarks below his comments, venting, which end up leaving him irritated. He wondered why they do not share a separate post for such things and choose to pile on his comment instead. Gajraj shared a note that read, "If you like a post, you comment under it... to acknowledge it, to show appreciation. But sometimes it happens that some guy just vents under my comment... 'the after-sales service of this car is zero, they don't call me back' 'I don't like the food at this restaurant' 'Get me Akshay Kumar on the line' 'I have a script for Kartik, can you tell him to reply to my DM' ... they're like blood-sucking
leeches, all these people are social media leeches... they bother everyone... hey, just make your own post..." he went on to add. Towards the end of the post, Gajraj asked for advice on how to deal with such people. "What should we do with people like this? Has Mark not found any solution for them? Does anyone have a solution?," his note concluded.
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◊ÒÀÓ È‘∆∫, ‘∞‰ «’Á≈ª Á∆ Ì≈Ò : «ÁÙ≈ Í≈‡È∆
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Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º ¡Á≈’≈ «¬Ó≈È ‘≈ÙÓ∆ È∂ «’‘≈ ‘À «’ «ÎÒÓ “‘º’” ˘ «√¯ Á∂÷‰ Á∆ ‘∆ È‘∆∫, √◊Ø∫ «¬√ ”Â∂ ⁄⁄≈ Á∆ Ú∆ ÒØÛ ‘ÀÕ «¬Ó≈È È∂ «’‘≈ «’ «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ «¬º’ «Ú¡≈‘∞Â≈ «ÙÂ∂ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆ ‘À, ‹Ø Ù∞»¡≈Â∆ ÷πÙ∆¡ª ÂØ∫ ¡º◊∂ ÚºË ’∂ ÓπÙ’Ò √Ó∂∫ ¡Â∂ ÂÒ≈’ º’ Í‘∞≥⁄Á∆ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄, «¬º’ ¡≈ÁÓ∆ ¡≈͉∂ «ÚÙÚ≈√ª Ò¬∆ √≥ÿÙ ’Á≈ ‘À, ‹ÁØ∫«’ «¬º’ ¡Ω ¡≈͉∂ Ïπ«È¡≈Á∆ ¡«Ë’≈ª «‹Ú∂∫ «’ º÷÷≈¡ ¡Â∂ √ÈÓ≈È Ò¬∆ ÒÛÁ∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞È∑ª «’‘≈ «’ «¬º’ ¡Á≈’≈ Á∂ ÂΩ ”Â∂, ¿∞È∑ª ˘ ¡«‹‘∆¡ª ̱«Ó’≈Úª ⁄π‰Â Ω ∆Í»È Òº◊Á∆¡ª ‘È «‹È∑ª Á∆ √Ø⁄ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∆ √Ø⁄ ÂØ∫ Úº÷∆ ‘∞Á ≥ ∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞Ȫ∑ Á∂ Ò¬∆ √«’z͇ ˘ Ú≈-Ú≈ ÍÛ∑ ’∂ Í≈ Á∆¡ª Ì≈ÚÈ≈Úª ¡Â∂ √º⁄≈¬∆ ˘ √Ófi‰≈ Ó‘ºÂÚÍ»È ‘ÀÕ
¡Èß◊Ù≈ «Ï√Ú≈√ ÚÀµÏ √∆∆˜ “«Ó˜≈Íπ” «Ú⁄ ˜∆È≈ Á≈ «’Á≈ «ÈÌ≈ ’∂ ÿ-ÿ «Ú⁄ ͤ≈‰ ω≈¿∞‰ «Ú⁄ ’≈ÓÔ≈Ï ‘∆Õ ‘≈Òª«’, «¬√ ÙØ¡ Á∆ ÒØ’«ÍzÔÂ≈ ¿∞√ Ò¬∆ ’∞fi ÓπÙ’Òª Ú∆ ÒÀ ’∂ ¡≈¬∆Õ ÒØ’ ¿∞√ ˘ ¡√Ò «˜≥Á◊∆ «Ú⁄ Ú∆ ˜∆È≈ Ú◊∆ √Ófi‰ Òº◊∂ ¡Â∂ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ «¬Â≈˜ÔØ◊ ÓÀ√∂‹ Ì∂‹‰ Òº◊∂Õ ¡Èß◊Ù≈ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ ¿∞√ Á∂ «’Á≈ ¡Â∂ «Èº‹∆ Ù÷√∆¡Â «Ú⁄ ’≈¯∆ ¡≥ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ È∂ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ Á∂ «¬’ ‚≈¿∞‰∂ ‹Ï∂ Á≈ Ú∆ «˜’ ’∆Â≈Õ ¿∞√ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ «¬’ Í≈ÚÎπÒ Ù÷√ Á∂ Íπ º È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ «Ú¡≈‘ Ò¬∆ ÍzÍؘ ’∆Â≈ √∆, Í ¿∞‘ «Ú¡≈‘ È‘∆∫ ’È≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ √∆Õ Ó≈ÓÒ≈ «¬≥È≈ ÚË «◊¡≈ «’ ¿∞√ ˘ ¡Á≈Ò Á∂ ⁄º’ Ò◊≈¿∞‰∂ ͬ∂ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√ Á∂ Ó≈Â≈-«ÍÂ≈ ˘ Ú∆ ÏπÒ≈«¬¡≈ «◊¡≈Õ ¡Èß◊Ù≈ Á∂ ¡È∞√≈, ¿∞√ ˘ Ù»«‡≥◊ ÂØ∫ ⁄πº’ ÒÀ‰ º’ Á∆ ËÓ’∆ «ÁºÂ∆ ◊¬∆ √∆Õ «¬√ Ú‹∑≈ È≈Ò ¿∞‘ ÿØ∫ Ï≈‘ «È’Ò‰ ÂØ∫ Ú∆ ‚È Òº◊∆ √∆Õ ‘≈Òª«’, «¬√ ÿ‡È≈ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ «¬‘ ¡«‘√≈√ ’Ú≈«¬¡≈ «’ ¿∞√ ˘ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∂ ’≥Ó È≈Ò «’≥È≈ «Í¡≈ ‘ÀÕ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ «Ú⁄ Ù∞»¡≈Â∆ «ÁȪ ˘ Ô≈Á ’«Á¡ª ¡Èß◊Ù≈ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’
¿∞√ È∂ ’≈¯∆ √≥ÿÙ ’∆Â≈Õ ’¬∆ Ú≈ ¿∞√ ’ØÒ ÷≈‰ º’ Á∂ ÍÀ√∂ È‘∆∫ ‘∞≥Á∂ √ÈÕ «¬√∂ ÁΩ≈È «¬’ ’≈√«‡≥◊ ‚≈«¬À’‡ È∂ ¿∞√ Á∆ Íz«ÂÌ≈ Á∆ Â≈∆¯ ª ’∆Â∆, Í «¬‘ Ú∆ «’‘≈ «’ «Ó‚Ò ’Ò≈√ Í«Ú≈ ÂØ∫ ¡≈¿∞‰ Á∆ Ú‹∑≈ È≈Ò ¿∞√ Ò¬∆ «¬≥‚√‡∆ «Ú⁄ «‡’∂ «‘‰≈ ÓπÙ’Ò ‘ØÚ◊ ∂ ≈Õ ¡Èß◊Ù≈ Á∂ ¡È∞√≈, ¿∞√∂ ’≈√«‡≥◊ ‚≈«¬À’‡ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ «¬’ È≈Ó∆ «ÈÁ∂Ù’ Á∆ ◊ÒÎzÀ∫‚ Ï‰È Á∆ √Ò≈‘ «ÁºÂ∆ √∆Õ ¿∞√ ˘ «’‘≈ «◊¡≈ √∆ «’ ¡«‹‘≈ ’È ”Â∂ ¿∞√ ˘ ÿ ¡Â∂ ◊º‚∆ Ú◊∆¡ª √‘»Òª «ÓÒ‰ Á∂ È≈Ò-È≈Ò «¯ÒÓª «Ú⁄ ’≥Ó Ú∆ «ÓÒ √’Á≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬‘ √π‰ ’∂ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∂ ¡≈Í ”Â∂ √Ú≈Ò ⁄πº’‰ ¡Â∂ √Ø⁄‰ Òº◊∆ √∆ «’ ’∆ ¿∞‘ Ú≈«’¡≈ ‘∆ «¬≥È∆ ı≈Ï ¡Á≈’≈≈ ‘À «’ ¿∞√ ˘ ’≥Ó Í≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ «¬√ Â∑ ª Á∂ √ÓfiΩ Â ∂ ’È∂ ÍÀ ‰ ◊∂ Õ ¡Èß◊Ù≈ Á≈ ’«‘‰≈ ‘À «’ «¬√∂ ‹Ï∂ È∂ ¿∞√ ˘ √Ófi≈«¬¡≈ «’ ÙØ¡«Ï˜ Á∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ «Ú⁄ ¡≈¿∞‰ ÂØ∫ Í«‘Òª Í«Û∑¡≈-«Ò«÷¡≈ ¡Â∂ ‹≈◊»’ ‘؉≈ «’≥È≈ ˜»∆ ‘ÀÕ
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BC Hydro and the Province are sup- By supporting an all-electric design an estimated 961 tonnes of greenhouse “École Snokomish Elementary shows porting cleaner, more energy-efficient that reduces the need for fossil fuels gas emissions. the value of investing in energy perpublic infrastructure with the open- in heating, BC Hydro and the Province “Surrey Schools is proud to be home formance early in the design process,” ing of École Snokomish Elementary, are helping Surrey Schools advance its to BC Hydro’s latest Power Smart said Charlotte Mitha, president and Metro Vancouver’s first all-electric, goal of reducing greenhouse gas emis- Champion,” said Gary Tymoschuk, CEO, BC Hydro. “It is Metro Vannet-zero-emission school and BC sions by 40% by 2030. chair, Surrey Board of Education. couver’s first all-electric school and a Hydro’s latest Power Smart Champion. From early energy study to major emis- “Ecole Snokomish Elementary is a powerful example of how Power Smart thoughtfully designed and inclusive 2.0 is helping customers reduce emis“As Surrey continues to grow, École sions savings place, informed by the Indigenous sions, improve efficiency and make Snokomish Elementary proves that With CleanBC funding from the Provhistory, knowledge and relationships cleaner energy choices.” communities do not have to choose ince and technical support from BC to the land where we gather today and between building new infrastructure Hydro, Surrey Schools received more rooted in the First Peoples Principles Power Smart 2.0 is BC Hydro’s and advancing climate action,” said updated plan to meet growing deAdrian Dix, Minister of Energy and than $14,000 for an energy study that of Learning.” identified the most effective path to an mand through conservation, energy Climate Solutions. “Through its innoÉcole Snokomish is a Power Smart efficiency and peak reduction. It is vative design, this school shows how all-electric building. The study helped Champion inform a heat-pump-based HVAC sysexpected to deliver 800 megawatts of public buildings can lower emissions, École Snokomish Elementary is BC tem that provides efficient, low-carbon capacity savings and 2,200 gigawatt improve comfort for occupants and support a more sustainable future for heating and cooling while helping Hydro’s latest Power Smart Champion, hours of energy savings over three an award that celebrates B.C. residents, years, enough to power hundreds of manage costs. British Columbians.” businesses, municipalities, Indigenous The school is an example of BC The finalized design reduced the and community groups taking action thousands of homes.Named by the SeHydro’s Power Smart 2.0 plan, which school’s greenhouse gas emissions to to lower their carbon footprint and miahmoo First Nation, “Snokomish” expands energy-efficiency and de- fewer than five tonnes annually, com- adopt clean-energy technologies. The honours an Indigenous community that mand-side management programs to pared with approximately 77 tonnes recognition reflects Surrey Schools’ once thrived near the Serpentine and help people use less electricity, lower for a typical Surrey elementary school. commitment to efficiency, electrifica- Nicomekl rivers.a multi-use courtyard costs and reduce emissions as B.C.’s Over 15 years, the design is expected tion and practical climate action in that serves as an outdoor classroom and need for clean power grows. to reduce emissions by 89% and avoid public infrastructure. gathering place.
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BC Lions Fall to Montreal After Third-Quarter Collapse
The BC Lions will host their first-ever tailgate at the Plaza of Nations, giving fans a chance to get together and enjoy the atmosphere before heading into the game. And there will be a special Punjabi presence at the event.
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The BC Lions came into Montreal riding a wave of momentum, looking for their sixth consecutive victory. Instead, a dominant defensive performance early in the game was undone by a disastrous third quarter, as the Lions fell 37–30 to the
The Lions were playing their second straight game on the road out east after staying in the region following their game in Ottawa. It was the first time since 2021 that the Lions had stayed out east between consecutive road games. Standing in their way was the top team in the CFL’s Eastern Division. The Montreal Alouettes entered the game with an impressive 9–2
The BC Lions Football Punjabi team, along with the Bakra Chef and Vancouver Meat Market, will be bringing some Punjabi flavour to the tailgate.
record, while BC came in at 6–5 and looking contested game into a steep uphill climb for The festivities get underway at 2 p.m., making the Lions. to extend its winning streak to six games. it the perfect way to start a full day of CFL Montreal opened the scoring with a touchdown BC battled back in the fourth quarter and got football. Fans are encouraged to come out, on its first possession, but from there, the Li- within striking distance, but the damage from enjoy the food, music and atmosphere, and the third quarter proved to be too much. The help make the Lions’ first Plaza of Nations ons’ defence was outstanding. Lions ultimately fell 37–30, ending their five- tailgate a memorable one. BC came up with a remarkable goal-line stand, game winning streak. After a tough night in Montreal, the Lions now stopping the Alouettes three consecutive times from the one-yard line. The defence gave the Despite the loss, the Lions showed plenty of have a chance to get right back at the Alouettes, Lions a chance to stay in the game, and BC fight, particularly with the way their defence this time in front of their home fans. responded after Montreal’s opening-drive took advantage, heading into halftime with touchdown. But against a team as talented as Saturday can’t come soon enough. the lead. Montreal, one bad quarter can make all the Tune in to BC Lions Football on Sher-EBut the third quarter completely changed the difference. Punjab AM600 presented in part by Vancouver game. Rematch Coming Saturday Meat Market The Lions struggled to convert on third-and- The Lions and Alouettes will meet again this one opportunities, getting stuffed twice. Then, weekend in a rematch of their Week 14 battle. Montreal Alouettes B.C. Lions on Saturday, Nathan Rourke threw a pick-six to Tyrice The game is part of a CFL quadruple header on September 12 at 7 p.m. Beverette, giving Montreal a major momen- Saturday, September 12, with BC and Montreal Pre-game show: 6:30 p.m. tum swing. serving as the nightcap. Countdown to Kickoff: 7 p.m. The Alouettes exploded for 20 points in the This time, the Lions will be back home and third quarter, turning what had been a tightly there will be plenty happening before kickoff. https://listen.streamon.fm/ckspam
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