March 6, 2026

UFV Theatre presents The Secret in the Wings by Mary Zimm man

Directed by Anna Griffith, The Secret in the Wings will run from March 19 until March 28, 2026. This will be the second production of UFV Theatre’s 2025-2026 season, and its run will be split between UFV Abbotsford’s Performance Studio, and at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Rotary Hall Studio Theatre.

Presented by the UFV School of Creative Art’s Acting and Production Classes, The Secret in the Wings is a masterwork in whimsy by Mary Zimmerman. A vivid story woven from several lesser-known fairy tales, reflecting upon the darker and more dangerous undercurrents of childhood.

The student cast features Kira Taves, Sky Sotos Terrones, Kristen Loewen, Lake Butterworth, Kayla Therrien, Emma Larson, Tobey Donaghy, Emma Ramsey, Virge Farwaha, and Alexis Price

The student production team includes Emylee Letourneau, Aaliyah Panchinshin, Marie Brideau, Avery Jantz Krahn, Ryen Lavoie, Kylie Kearley, Kimberley Perkins, Hazel Franklin, Aishwin Kaur, Brooke Hampton, and Alena Kolind.

Production students are mentored by UFV production class instructor Parjad Sharifi, technical coordinator Jared Raschke, wardrobe manager Heather Robertson, and production manager Giuseppe Condello.

Performances will be held in the Performance Studio, Building D, Room 105, UFV Abbotsford Campus, (33844 King Road, Abbotsford), and in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack)

Abbotsford Performances: $5 for students, $10 standard.

Chilliwack Performances: $10 for students, $15 standard.

Opening night, UFV Abbotsford, Performance Studio (D105):

Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 pm.

Regular performances, UFV Abbotsford, Performance Studio (D105):

Friday, March 20 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 pm

Regular performances, Chilliwack Cultural Centre, Rotary Hall Studio Theatre:

Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm

Friday, March 27 at 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 pm

For information on how to get tickets, please follow visit the UFV Theatre Website, link here.

Contact soca@ufv.ca for inquiries.

Follow the UFV School of Creative Arts @ufvsoca Instagram to be informed of future productions and events happening at UFV SOCA.

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Fire Hall No. 6 replacement underway in Historic Downtown

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to announce the replacement of Fire Hall No. 6 in Historic Downtown to support Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) and the essential emergency response it provides the community.

The existing Fire Hall No. 6 building, located on West Railway Street near Laurel Street, has reached the end of its service life and will be demolished to make way for a larger, modern and more functional facility. The new four-bay fire hall will include expanded training and program space, a classroom equipped to support coordinated emergency responses, sleeping quarters, kitchen and common area, storage, decontamination laundry and recovery facilities to help firefighters detoxify from harmful chemicals commonly encountered during firefighting. The upgraded facility will provide firefighters with the space and resources

to do their jobs safely and respond effectively, while also accommodating for future growth as the community continues to expand.

“Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service is there for our community when it matters most, regularly running towards emergency situations while others are trying to get away,” said Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens. “This new fire hall will ensure our firefighters have the space and facilities they need to help them safely meet the growing demands of emergency response.”

“As our downtown core continues to grow the demands placed on firefighters and emergency responders have increased significantly,” said Fire Chief Erick Peterson. “Emergency response today is more complex than ever, and this new hall will be better suited to support the operational,

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training, and program needs required to serve a busy urban environment. The enhanced training spaces will help ensure our crews are fully prepared to respond quickly and effectively when emergencies occur.”

A temporary fire hall will operate from the current AFRS Training Centre on Riverside Road while construction of the new facility is underway. Construction of the temporary hall will begin in April and is expected to be operational in the summer. Construction of the new

Fire Hall No. 6 will begin in August and is expected to be completed at the end of 2027.

Replacing the aging Fire Hall No. 6 facility was identified as a priority action in City Council’s Strategic Plan, supporting Council’s commitment to public safety and goal of fostering a sustainable and safe city.

More information on the Fire Hall No. 6 replacement project is available at abbotsford.ca/city-hall/projects-go/ fire-hall-6-replacement.

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2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country Ultra AWD: Delightfully different!

By Veeno Dewan

ABBOTSFORD DENTAL CENTRE

The 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country is an offshoot variant of the Volvo V60 wagon with more ground clearance, body cladding, and an off-road drive mode with hill descent control. It also rides on a raised suspension system and has a wider front and rear track. Like its Volvo V60 sibling it looks sleek, and expensive with an exotic premium look about it. Engine –wise, the 2026 Cross Country offers a single choice of a Volvo 2.0L Turbo 4-cylinder with mild-hybrid assist (B5), producing 247 horsepower and 258 lb-ft torque, an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-Wheel Drive is standard.

The V60 cabin itself is very typical Volvo; with a wonderfully bright and unique upscale Scandinavian design. However increasingly Volvo’s minimalist design ethos sees many driver controls and functions accessed by menus and sub-menus inside the infotainment touch screen.

A plethora of bright metal detailing, real wood, high quality textiles and wonderfully comfortable soft leather seats offsets the severity. A large panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, and heated leather seats are also standard fare. All around fit, finish and interior cabin execution remains flawless.

We tested the top flight Ultra trim with the upgraded stereo, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, Nappa leather

upholstery, and a head-up display which is well worth the money if you can stretch to it. Equipment on our tester included: a beautiful Forest lake exterior paint finish and opulent blonde ventilated Napa leather interior trim.

Options on our Ultra tester included the excellent sounding Bowers and Wilkins premium sound system ($3,750) Backrest massage front seats ($1,300) 20 inch Matt Graphite diamond cut allow wheels, protection package and a luggage compartment cover. The total price as tested for our V60 Cross Country Ultra AWD B5 came to $69,960.plus freight and PDI at $2,780.

The dash features a Volvo’s latest generation infotainment system, complete with the vertically-aligned 9-inch touchscreen. The V60 Cross Country comes standard with Volvo’s Googlebased infotainment system with a crisp display and quick responses. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, as is Bluetooth connectivity and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot powered by a 4G LTE data connection. There is also a voice control feature that works much better the others I have encountered.

In typical Volvo style- the seats are excellent as well — comfortable and very supportive, and the front cabin is generally very roomy. The Volvo features a spacious back seat with an impressive amount of legroom and can

accommodate a 656 Litres of cargo with the rear seats up or 1,441 L with the back seats down The Volvo also features a decent sized hatch at the rear. The button on the tailgate will close it and then automatically lock the doors, which is a handy feature. Safety is high, with such features such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assistance and other features too long to list.

On the road with peak horsepower at 247 horsepower, there is enough power to give the Cross Country a decent turn of speed. The turbocharged 2.0L fourcylinder unit offers smooth acceleration with mild hybrid B5 boost system, and it was hard to detect any turbo lag. The AWD offers crisp off the line starts, and the eight-speed automatic delivers smooth shifts. Acceleration is rated at 9-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 180 km/h.

The driving experience is very good; the solid chassis offers a ride that is compliant and comfortable. The suspension despite its raised height delivers a rock steady sensation and

the Cross-Country exhibits little body roll or wandering when taking curves. The AWD system offers excellent traction, and the steering is responsive. Hard cornering is taken care of it effortlessly. The V60 Cross Country’s fuel efficiency is officially rated at round 8.9 L/100 km combined, with approximately 10.1 L/100 km city and 7.6 L/100 km highway. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) for the B5 mild-hybrid powertrain.

Nothing too bad to write about the V60 Cross Country. It could do with a larger touchscreen display as app icons can look a little crowded on the smallish 9 -inch display. The Cross Country is great alternative if you are looking for a roomy AWD vehicle but can’t bring yourself to buy a SUV. The V60 Cross Country is sleek, graceful and undeniably special – and you won’t see many around. It is an excellent choice for our Canadian winters with AWD and raided suspension. Just the thing for getting to the cabin or the ski lodge! With its brilliantly executed premium Swedish design it is well worth the price. Superb in so many ways.

2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country: Price as tested - $69,960.plus freight and PDI at $2,150. More info at www.volvo.ca

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fourth-year Directing class. It is a chance for students to apply everything they have learned in the course and direct a short production.

This year 13 directors will be presenting a production,

Kill Me, Please! by Rhea MacCallum directed by Alvina Kumar

Bright. Apple. Crush. by Steve Yockey directed by Avrey Jantz Krahn

Coaster by Scott Mullen directed by Bill Trieu

Ditmas by Glenn Alterman directed by Hazel Franklin

Murder by Midnight by Jeff Goode directed by Jessica Blanchard

1-800 by Joseph Sorrentino directed by Marie Brideau

You’re In My Thoughts by Scott Haan directed by Marlies Dubois

3 AM Wake Up Call by E.R. Schultz directed by Niya MacKay

The Supers by Jon Kommes directed by Owen Muller

Loons by Bradley Hayward directed by Racheal Arnold

A Brief Argument of Time by Kyle Harpole directed by Sabrina Morgan

Too Much Lesbian Drama by Jessie Field directed by Sky Soto Terrones

Moon Logic by David Lipschutz directed by Vikash Gill

Showtimes April 22nd to April 24th (presented at the 2026 Interpret Festival).

For more information about UFV Theatre productions visit https://ufv.ca/plays/

3 things to review during your spring reset

One reason many of us look forward to spring is its sense of renewal. Nature starts to reawaken all around us, and there can be a sense that we’re waking up with it. This time of year is the perfect opportunity to re-examine the things that may not always be top of mind. Here are three areas to get started with:

Your routines. A good first step for your reset is taking a look at your calendar. Go day by day, noting what each one usually looks like—for example, consider what you do in the morning or with any breaks you have, what meal prep looks like and how you wind down in the evening. Ask yourself if there are things you want to be doing but don’t have time for, as well as if there are portions of your days that aren’t either happy or productive. Those may be good places to make a change.

Your expenses. So many services and even product deliveries use subscription models now that it’s easy to lose track. Many have low monthly costs, but together they can really add up. Take the opportunity to sit down and look at them all at once. Try

treating them as if they’re services you don’t currently have and ask yourself which ones you’d want to add. This can keep you from skipping over regular expenses you’ve had for a while and may be taken for granted.

Your telecom services. For many of us, internet, TV and phone services are “set it and forget it” items. But by not reviewing them regularly, you could be paying for something you don’t use or miss out on something you’re owed. A spring reset gives an opportunity to re-evaluate what services you have and what you’re getting from them.

If you find an issue, such as overbilling, a service you were promised but wasn’t delivered or another contract issue, you can contact your service provider to fix it. If they don’t, you still have options, such as filing a complaint with the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS). They’re an independent agency that handles unresolved wireless, TV, phone and internet service issues from thousands of Canadians each year.

Adopting permanent daylight saving time

‘Spring forward’ on March 8 will be the last time change, ending twice-yearly

clock changes

The Province of British Columbia is adopting permanent year-round daylight saving time (DST) to improve people’s overall health, reduce disruptions for families, simplify scheduling and provide an extra hour of evening light during the winter months.

“Every parent knows that changing clocks twice a year causes a significant amount of chaos on already busy lives. British Columbians have been clear that seasonal time changes do not work for them,” said Premier David Eby. “This decision isn’t just about clocks. It’s about making life easier for families, reducing disruptions for businesses and supporting a stable, thriving economy. I am hopeful that our American neighbours will soon join us in ending disruptive time changes.”

B.C.’s transition to one year-round time zone will begin after the province “springs forward” on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks move ahead by one hour. This will be the final time change in British Columbia. People and businesses will have eight months to prepare for Nov. 1, 2026, when clocks would usually be turned back, but now will remain the same. At that point, the transition to Pacific time, the name of B.C.’s new time zone, will be complete.

Pacific time will be set seven hours behind co-ordinated universal time (UTC-7), matching the current offset used during daylight saving time.

“We have heard the overwhelming majority of people in B.C. who want to end the back-and-forth of seasonal time changes,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “This shift offers more stability, supports public

well-being and reduces twice-yearly, unnecessary disruptions to the routines of parents, shift workers, small businesses, pet owners and so many more. I look forward to all of us enjoying an extra hour of sunlight after work and school for many winters to come.”

Why permanent DST makes sense for B.C.

In summer 2019, the Province conducted a public engagement on time observance that saw participation from a record 223,000 people, with 93% supporting adopting year-round DST. Similarly, across all industry groups and nearly all occupational groups, support for year-round DST observance was higher than 90%.

Evidence suggests there are many benefits to ending the seasonal time change, including:

more consistency and fewer disruptions to sleep patterns, school schedules, and daily routines

more usable light in the evenings in winter, allowing more leisure time, participation in outdoor activities and consumer activity

reduced administrative burden for small businesses and service pro -

viders who may require less system reprogramming, schedule shifts and operational resets every spring and fall

more consistency for planning across transportation and technology services

How the change will be made

The Interpretation Amendment Act, which is the legal framework that enables the Province to adopt permanent DST, became law in 2019. At the time, government chose not to bring it into force in order to co-ordinate timing with neighbouring U.S. states in the same time zone.

Recent actions from the U.S. have shifted how B.C. approaches decisions that merit alignment, including on time zones. Making this change now reflects the current preferences and needs of British Columbians, and helps ensure the province is wellpositioned to thrive, even when circumstances across the border evolve.

Regulation will bring the amendments into effect after Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Government will work closely with organizations, small businesses, and public-sector partners between

March and November 2026 to ensure a smooth, well-co-ordinated transition to permanent DST.

Locations that observe mountain time

There are a small number of communities in eastern parts of British Columbia that observe some form of mountain time instead of Pacific time. Those regions will not be affected by these changes. However, as a result of Pacific time no longer changing twice a year, many of these communities will be brought into greater alignment with the rest of British Columbia.

For example, Dawson Creek, which observes mountain standard time year-round, will be on the same time as most other places in British Columbia in the winter and summer months. Whereas places like Cranbrook that observe mountain time, but switch between standard and daylight times, will be aligned with the rest of the province during in the winter months, but will be one hour ahead in the summer.

Quick Facts:

B.C.’s new time zone, Pacific time, will be aligned with the Yukon year round.

From November until March annually, Pacific time will match Alberta and other regions observing mountain standard time.

From March until November every year, Pacific time will align with California, Washington, Oregon and other Pacific daylight time jurisdictions.

Neighbour jurisdictions like Washington, Oregon and California are all in the process of creating or enacting similar legislation.

LIFECARE HOMEOPATHY

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Notice is hereby given to the members of the Fraser River Community Crematorium Society (The “Society”) pursuant to Act of British Columbia and the Bylaws of the Society, that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on April 5, 2026, Time: 4:30 PM At 2061 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford V2S 6AS AGENDA

1. Meeting Call to Order by the President 2. Establish a Quorum 3. Role call of the Board of Directors & Self introductions 4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting of April 6, 2025

Business arising out of previous AGM minutes.

6. Report of the Directors regarding the operation of the Society – President

7. Financial Statement year 2025, Consideration and approval – Treasurer

8. Selection of Nominating Committee (Need 4 Members)

9. New Business

10. Adjournment of Meeting.

DATED the February 24th, 2026 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fraser River Community Crematorium Society, 2061

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“ieh pRogrfm ienHF nvInqfkfrF nUM aYgRItYk apxfAux ivwc mdd krdf hY, qF jo Auh hor pRBfvsLflI ZMg nfl kMm kr skx, mukfblybfjL rih skx aqy sQfnk Bojn pRxflIaF aqy afriQkqfvF nUM mjLbUq kr skx|”

ivwqI shfieqf dy ies crn leI arjLIaF 24 PrvrI qoN 6 apRYl, 2026 qwk KwulIaF hn|

KyqIbfVI sMbMDI kfrobfrF leI nvIN qknflojI

iksfn ies ivwqI shfieqf nUM nvIN qknflojI

KLrIdx leI vrq skdy hn, ijvyN ik Auh sfjLosfmfn aqy robOitks jo afpxy afp kMm kr skdy hn aqy afpxy afly-duafly dy vfqfvrn anusfr

Zl skdy hn| ies ivwc sLfml hY:

aYbtsPorz Èihr aYbtsPorz Pfier rYsikAU srivs (AFRS) aqy BfeIcfry nUM pRdfn kIqy jfx vfly ËrUrI aYmrjYNsI irspFs df smrQn krn leI ieiqhfsk zfAUntfAUn ivwc Pfier hfl nMbr 6 nUM bdlx df aYlfn krdy hoey KuÈ hY.

lOryl strIt dy nyVy vYst rylvy strIt 'qy siQq mOjUdf Pfier hfl nMbr 6 iemfrq afpxI syvf jIvn dy aMq 'qy phuMc geI hY aqy iewk vwzI, afDuink aqy vDyry kfrjÈIl shUlq leI rfh bxfAux leI iesnUM Zfh idwqf jfvygf. nvyN cfr-bya Pfier hfl ivwc PYlI isKlfeI aqy pRogrfm spys, qflmyl vfly aYmrjYNsI irspFs df smrQn krn leI lYs iewk klfsrUm, sOx vfly kuafrtr, rsoeI aqy sFJf Kyqr, storyj, zIkMtYmInyÈn

lFzrI aqy irkvrI shUlqF Èfml hoxgIaF qF jo awg buJfAux dOrfn afm qOr 'qy sfhmxy afAux vfly nuksfndyh rsfiexF qoN

PfierPfeItrF nUM zItOksIPfeI krn ivwc mdd kIqI jf sky. awpgRyz kIqI geI shUlq

PfierPfeItrF nUM afpxy kMm surwiKaq ZMg nfl krn aqy pRBfvÈflI ZMg nfl jvfb dyx leI jgHf aqy sroq pRdfn krygI, jdoN ik BivwK dy ivkfs leI vI anukUl hovygI ikAuNik BfeIcfrf PYldf rihMdf hY.

aYbtsPorz Pfier rYsikAU srivs sfzy

BfeIcfry leI sB qoN mhwqvpUrn huMdI hY, inXimq qOr 'qy aYmrjYNsI siQqIaF vwl

dOVdI hY jdoN ik dUsry Bwjx dI koiÈÈ kr

rhy huMdy hn, aYbtsPorz dy myar rOs sImyNs ny ikhf. "ieh nvF Pfier hfl ieh

pYikMg, stYikMg aqy rYipMg leI aftomYitk robOitk bFhF

bIj aqy pOdy dI smwgrI nUM shI aqy inrMqr ZMg nfl bIjx vflIaF msLInF

PslF iekwTIaF krn leI aftomyitz hfrvYstr lybr dI bwcq krn vflIaF qknflojIaF apxfAux dy nqIjy

ies pRogrfm ny pihlF iclIvYk ivwc nOrQlYNz

PfrmjL vrgIaF kMpnIaF nUM smrQn idwqf hY| ies kfrobfr ny mUlIaF leI iewk aftomyitz hfrvYstr ivwc invysL kIqf jo imwtI ivcoN mUlIaF kwZ skdf hY, AunHF df Auprlf ihwsf kwt skdf hY aqy AunHF nUM kwZ ky zwibaF ivwc rwK skdf hY, ijs nfl hwQ dI imhnq GtdI hY aqy KyqI dy kfrobfr dy ivsQfr ivwc mdd imldI hY|

“asI ies mOsm ivwc aOrcrz ivwc iewk ‘buro grFzy’ sLfml krn leI bhuq AuqsLfhq hF| ieh poRgrfm nUM imlI ivwqI shfoeqf kfrn sMBv ho sikaf hY,” ‘lfiPMg kfXotI aOrcrzjL ilimtz’ dy mflk aqy sMcflk, joal kfrtr ny ikhf|” asI syb aqy cYrI dy mOsm dOrfn ieMDn aqy lybr dI kfPLI bcq krn dI AumId kr rhy hF, aqy nfl hI nvIN svY-cilq qknflojI qoN jfxU vI ho rhy hF|”

AuWjl BivwK nUM XkInI bxfAux leI sFJydfrI ‘ienovyt bI[sI[’ jo bI[sI[ sUby dI iewk krfAUn eyjMsI hY, vwloN clfey jf rhy ‘ieMitgRyitz mfrkItfplys ieinisLeyitv’ rfhIN bI[sI[ aOnPfrm qknflojI azOpsLn pRogrfm nUM ‘sstynybl kYnyzIan aYgrIklcrl pfrtnisLp’ vwloN afirQk shfieqf idwqI geI hY| ieh sFJydfrI pMj sflF ivwc $3[5 iblIan dI invysL Xojnf hY, jo ik PYzrl, sUbfeI aqy tYrItorIal srkfrF vwloN kYnyzf dy KyqIbfVI, aYgrIPUz aqy KyqI- aDfirq Auqpfd Kyqr dI mukfblybfjLI , nvInqf aqy lckIlypx nUM mjLbUq krn leI bxfeI geI hY| ies ivwc PYzrl poRgrfmF aqy gqIivDIaF leI $1 iblIan sLfml hY| nfl hI ies ivwc $2[5 iblIan dI vcnbwDqf sLfml hY,jo 60% PYzrl aqy 40% sUbfeI/tYrIrIal ihwsydfrI dy anupfq ivwc AuhnF poRgrfmF leI sFJI kIqI jFdI hY ijnHF nUM sUibaF aqy tYrItorIaF vwloN iqafr aqy lfgU kIqf jFdf hY|

“nOrQlYNz PfrmjL ivwc, sfzf mMnxf hY ik BivwK ivwc sQfnk, sfl Br qfjLy Bojn dI mMg vDygI,” nOrQlYz PfrmjL dy Pfrm mYnyjr, jOrzn vUthorst ny ikhf| “mihMgy aqy inrMqr hwQIN ktfeI krn qoN awgy vwDdy hoey, ies pRogrfm duafrf smriQq aiq-afDuink qknflojI sfzy Pfrm aqy sumuwcy KyqIbfVI Kyqr leI nvInqf dy iek nvyN Xuwg dI sLurUafq kr rhI hY|” smrlYz ivwc,’ lfiPMg kfXotI aOrcrzjL ilimtz’ nUM iewk moar nfl iqafr svY-cilq vfhn dI KLrId leI shfieqf imlI| ‘buro’ AugfeI dy mOsm dOrfn aOrcrz ivwc Gfh kwtx df kMm sMBfldF hY aqy smwgrI Zox leI iqafr kIqf igaf hY, ijs nfl stfPL dI hwQIN imhnq GtdI hY|

XkInI bxfeygf ik sfzy PfierPfeItrF kol

aYmrjYNsI pRqIikiraf dIaF vDdIaF mMgF nUM surwiKaq ZMg nfl pUrf krn ivwc mdd krn leI loVINdI jgHf aqy shUlqF hox."

“ijvyN ijvyN sfzf zfAUntfAUn kor vDdf jf irhf hY, awg buJfAux vfilaF aqy aYmrjYNsI jvfb dyx vfilaF dIaF mMgF ivwc kfÌI vfDf hoieaf hY,” Pfier cIÌ aYirk pItrsn ny ikhf. “awj aYmrjYNsI pRqIikiraf pihlF nfloN ikqy iËafdf guMJldfr hY, aqy ieh nvF hfl iewk ivasq ÈihrI vfqfvrx dI

syvf leI loVINdIaF sMcfln, isKlfeI aqy pRogrfm dIaF ËrUrqF df smrQn krn leI ibhqr anukUl hovygf. vDIaF isKlfeI QfvF ieh XkInI bxfAux ivwc mdd krngIaF ik sfzy amly aYmrjYNsI hox 'qy jldI aqy

pRBfvÈflI ZMg nfl jvfb dyx leI pUrI qrHF iqafr hn.”

nvIN shUlq dI AusfrI dOrfn irvrsfeIz roz 'qy mOjUdf AFRS isKlfeI kyNdr qoN iewk asQfeI Pfier hfl kMm krygf. asQfeI hfl dI AusfrI apRYl ivwc ÈurU hovygI aqy grmIaF ivwc kfrjÈIl hox dI AumId hY. nvyN Pfier hfl nMbr 6 dI AusfrI agsq ivwc ÈurU hovygI aqy 2027 dy aMq ivwc pUrI hox dI AumId hY.

purfxI Pfier hfl nMbr 6 shUlq nUM bdlx dI pCfx istI kONsl dI rxnIqk Xojnf ivwc iewk qrjIhI kfrvfeI vjoN kIqI geI sI, jo ik jnqk surwiKaf pRqI kONsl dI vcnbwDqf aqy iewk itkfAU aqy surwiKaq Èihr nUM AuqÈfihq krn dy tIcy df smrQn krdI hY.

High-Level Daily Flow:

8:30-9:00 Drop-off Fun - Easy arrival with quiet games and friends

9:00-9:30 Spiritual Start - Gurbani Vichaar & gentle meditation in our Darbar Hall (sets a peaceful tone)

9:30-12:15 Morning Magic - Professional sports coaching OR hands-on creative adventures (alternates daily!)

12:15-1:00 Lunch & Playtime - Healthy meals and free play with new friends 1:00-3:30 Skill Builder Blast - Team challenges, life skills, OR pro sports sessions (alternates daily!)

3:30-4:00 Celebration Circle - Sharing daily wins, reflection, and gratitude 4:00-4:30 Pick-up Zone - Supervised wind-down before heading home A Day in Our Spring Break Adventure!

Abbotsford School District Celebrates Excellence at 2026 ABC Awards of Excellence

‘c Èfndfr pRdrÈn dI KuÈI mnfeI geI

The Abbotsford School District proudly celebrated outstanding staff achievements at this

year’s ABC (Above & Beyond Champions) Awards of Excellence, recognizing employees who demonstrate innovation, leadership, collaboration and unwavering support for students. With the exception of Years of Service honours, the awards are peer-nominated, a testament to the culture of respect, appreciation and collaboration that defines the Abbotsford School District. The program expanded in 2026 to include 15 award categories, alongside the District’s long-standing Years of Service recognitions.

“Last night we honoured not only the dedication and creativity of our nominees, but the lasting impact they have on students, colleagues and the broader school community,” said Stan Petersen, Chair, Board of Education.

“It was truly spectacular to celebrate the innovation, care and collaboration happening across our District. It was a wonderful night honouring the people who make our Abbotsford schools exceptional.”

District staff milestones were a highlight of the evening, with many individuals recognized for decades of commitment to educating and supporting Abbotsford students. Awards were presented for Years of Service milestones including 45, 40, 35, 30, 25 and 20 years, celebrating remarkable longevity and dedication.

A special presentation of the Above and Beyond Care in Action Award was made to a group of staff from Yale Secondary School for their life-saving medical interventions with a student in need last year, exemplifying extraordinary care, quick decision-making, and compassion.

The ABC Awards of Excellence are part of the Abbotsford School District’s broader recognition program that honours employees who go above and beyond in service of students, colleagues and the community, aligned with the District’s values of Respect, Trust, Integrity, Community and Teamwork.

For more on this year’s ABC Awards of Excellence recipients or to explore nomination details, visit https:// hr.abbyschools.ca/champions/hr.

aYbtsPorz skUl izsitRkt ny ies sfl dy ABC (Above & Beyond Chamipons)

aYvfrzË afÌ aYksIlYNs smfroh dOrfn afpxy kfibl stfÌ mYNbrF dIaF AuplbDIaF df mfx sihq jÈn mnfieaf. ienHF aYvfrzF rfhIN Auh krmcfrI snmfinq kIqy gey jo nvInqf, nyiqRqv, sihXog aqy ividafrQIaF leI atwl smrQn df pRdrÈn krdy hn.

Years of Service snmfnF qoN ielfvf, ieh aYvfrz sihkrmIaF vwloN nfmËdgI rfhIN idwqy jFdy hn, jo aYbtsPorz skUl izsitRkt ivwc mOjUd siqkfr, kdrdfnI aqy sihXog dI sMsikRqI df pRmfx hn. 2026 ivwc ies pRogrfm df ivsQfr krdy hoey 15 vwK-vwK aYvfrz ÈRyxIaF Èfml kIqIaF geIaF, nfl hI izsitRkt dy lMmy smyN qoN cwldy af rhy Years of Serivce snmfn vI jfrI rhy.

borz afÌ aYjUkyÈn dy cyar stYn pItrsn ny ikhf, “bIqI rfq asIN isrÌ afpxy nfmËd AumIdvfrF dI smrpx Bfvnf aqy rcnfqmkqf df hI snmfn nhIN kIqf, sgoN ividafrQIaF, sihkrmIaF aqy ivÈfl skUlI BfeIcfry ‘qy AunHF dy zUMGy pRBfv nUM vI mMnqf idwqI. sfzy izsitRkt ivwc ho rhI nvInqf, syvf aqy sihXog df jÈn mnfAuxf vfkeI Èfndfr anuBv sI. ieh Auh lok hn jo aYbtsPorz dy skUlF nUM ivlwKx bxfAuNdy hn.”

smfroh df Kfs afkrÈx izsitRkt stfÌ dy syvf mIl pwQr rhy, ijwQy keI ivakqIaF nUM dhfikaF qwk aYbtsPorz dy ividafrQIaF dI iswiKaf aqy shfieqf leI kIqI geI smripq syvf leI snmfinq kIqf igaf. 45, 40, 35, 30, 25 aqy 20 sflF dI syvf pUrI krn vfilaF nUM Years of Service aYvfrz pRdfn kIqy gey, jo lMby smyN dI inÈTf aqy vÌfdfrI df pRqIk hn.

iewk ivÈyÈ pyÈkfrI qihq Above and Beyond Care in Action aYvfrz Yale Secondary School dy stfÌ dy iek smUh nUM idwqf igaf, ijnHF ny ipCly sfl iek ËrUrqmMd ividafrQI dI iËMdgI bcfAux leI qurMq icikqsk hsqKyp krky asfDfrx syvf, PurqIly PYsly aqy dieafBfv df pRdrÈn kIqf.

ABC aYvfrzË afÌ aYksIlYNs, aYbtsPorz skUl izsitRkt dy ivafpk mfnqf pRogrfm df ihwsf hn, jo AuhnF krmcfrIaF nUM snmfinq krdf hY jo ividafrQIaF, sihkrmIaF aqy BfeIcfry dI syvf ivwc AumId qoN vwD Xogdfn pfAuNdy hn. ieh aYvfrz izsitRkt dy muwlF—siqkfr, Brosf, iemfndfrI, BfeIcfrf aqy tImvrk—nfl sMbMiDq hn.

ies sfl dy ABC aYvfrzË afÌ aYksIlYNs dy jyqUaF bfry hor jfxkfrI jF nfmËdgI dI jfxkfrI leI vYwbsfeIt https:// hr.abbyschools.ca/champions/hr ‘qy dOrf kro.

B:

isMG ‘cMd’ vwloN Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI dI ilKI ieiqhsk zfierI AunHF dy vfirsF vloN pRbMDk kmytI nUM ByNt kIqI geI

juigMdr isMG suMnV (vYnkovr): Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI iswKF dI moZI aqy mfxmqI sosfietI hY jo 1906 ivwc sQfpq hoeI sI. 1908 ivwc ivktorIaf ivKy irjstrz hoeI sI. mlk (luiDafxf) ipMz dy arjn isMG mlk 1904 ivwc knyzf afey, Auh guru gMRQ sfihb jI df pihlf srUp nfl lY ky afey sn. ipMz nvF cMd dy arjn isMG dy ipqf jI sMqf isMG 1906 ivwc knyzf afey sn. arjn isMG cMd ny 1908 qoN 1948 qwk afpxI ieiqhfsk zfierI ilKI hY ijs ivwc arIk vfr mhInf aqy sfl 1908 qoN 1948

dIaF adnfdF drj kIqIaF hn. arjn isMG dy puwqr amrjIq isMG brfV ny 2008 ivwc ies ieiqhfsk zfierI nUM zf: pUrn isMG pfsoN Cpfieaf sI. hux ies df aMgryjLI ivwc Aulwj krndI iqafrI ivwc hn. amrjIq isMG brfV aqy AunHF dI Drm pqnI bIbI pRkfsL kOr dIaF ieh slfmfXog kdm sdkf Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI dI pRbMDk kmytI vloN afp dy pirvfr nUM plyk dy ky snmfinq kIqf igaf. igafnI jI ny dohF nUM isropf dy ky snmfinq kIqf. ienHF dy DMnvfdI hF ijMnF

dIaF koisLsLF sdkf Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI

df vzmwulf ieiqhfs sFB ky rwiKaf qy sMgqF dy rU-brU kIqf hY. afAux vfly smyN ivwc sfzy

bwcy Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI df ieiqhfs aMgryjLI ivwc pVH skxgy.

Bfrq qy kYnyzf ny somvfr nUM XUrynIam qy qyl mhwqvpUrx KixjF dI splfeI sbMDI muwK smJOiqaF qy hsqfKr kIqy aqy jldI hI iek ivafpk afriQk BfeIvflI smJOqy nUM pUrf krn df vfadf kIqf, ijs ivc pRDfn mMqrI nirMdr modI aqy AuhnF dy kYnyzIan hmruqbf mfrk kfrnI 2030 qwk duvwly sflfnf vpfr nUM 70 arb zflr qwk iljfx smyq sbMDF nUM mjLbUq krn leI iek nvyN ZFcy nUM aMqm rUp idwqf. afpxI ivafpk gwlbfq ivc dovF nyqfvF ny rwiKaf, mhwqvpUrn qknflojIaF, Coty aqy mwiDam pRmfxU rIaYktr, iswiKaf qy nivafAuxXog AUrjf ‘c sihXog vDfAux df vI vfadf kIqf. modI ny ikhf ik dovF dysLF dy sbMD hux nvIN AUrjf afpsI ivsLvfsL aqy skfrfqfimkqf nfl Bry hoey hn. kYnyzf 2[6 arb zflr dy XUrynIam splfeI smJOqy qihq Bfrq dy isvl pRmfxU AUrjf Kyqr df smrQn krn leI iqafr hY. Bfrq dI cfr idnF srkfrI PyrI dy afpxy afKrI dOr ‘c bIqy kwlH kYnyzf dy pRDfn mMqrI mfrk kfrnI ny idwlI ivKy hYdrfbfd hfAUs ‘c pRDfn mMqrI nirMdr modI nfl sdBfvnf vfly mhOl ‘c gwlbfq kIqI. modI ny kfrnI df Bfrq ivc svfgq kridaF

ikhf ik kYnyzf aqy Bfrq ivckfr sihXog krn

dIaF qknIkF, KyqI (dflF), AUrjf, kudrqI sroq (XUrynIam), msnUeI buwDI (ey[afeI[) aqy

kaFitMg kMpUitMg, kfrobfr qoN kfrobfr aqy lokF qoN lokF qwk sFJ smyq keI sMBfvnfvF hn. modI ny awqvfd nUM dunIaF dy ivkfs aqy sLFqI ‘c vwzI rukfvt dwisaf. aqy ikhf ik awqvfd nfl pYdf huMdy asiQr mhOl nfl mnuwKqf nUM vwzf Kqrf drpysL rihMdf hY. modI qy kfrnI ny pwCmI eysLIaf ivc Krfb surwiKaf siQqI qy vI ivcfr vtFdrf kIqf. pRDfn mMqrI modI ny jLor dy ky ikhf ik

Bfrq gwlbfq aqy kUtnIqI rfhIN sfry ivvfdF dy hwl df smrQn krdf hY. modI-kfrnI gwlbfq dy muwK nqIjy vpfrk sbMDF nUM vDfAux df AuhnF df PYslf sI, ieh kdm trMp pRsLfsn nfl kYnyzf dy vDdy TMzy afriQk sbMDF drimafn afieaf hY.

mfrk kfrnI ny ikhf ik bIqy sfl ku dy smyN dOrfn kYnyzf aqy Bfrq dy sbMDF ‘c nyVqf pYdf krn leI jo kMm kIqy gey hn, Aus dI bIqy vIh sflF dy smyN ‘c ikqy imsfl nhIN imldI. ieh vI ik kYnyzf srkfr dy nuMmfieMidaF aqy kfrobfrF dy pRbMDkF vloN lgfqfr sMprk sQfpq kIqy jf rhy hn qy sihXog vDfieaf jf irhf hY ijs nfl

invysL aqy rojLgfr dy mOky pYdf huMdy hn. kYnyzf df Bfrq nfl 2030 qwk 70 arb zflr df vpfr krn df tIcf hfsl krn dI Xojnf hY. modI ny ikhf ik afriQk sihXog dI pUrI sMBfvnf nUM Kolxf sfzI qrjIh hY. ies leI asIN jldI hI ivafpk afriQk BfeIvflI smJOqy nUM aMqm rUp dyx df PYslf kIqf hY. ies nfl dovF dysLF ivc nvyN invysL aqy rujLgfr dy mOky pYdf hoxgy. AunHF ikhf ik kYnyzf dy pYnsLn PMzF ny Bfrq ‘c sO arb zflr df invysL kIqf hY. ieh Bfrq dI ivkfs khfxI ‘c AunHF dy zUMGy ivsLvfsL nUM drsfAuNdf hY. idwlI ‘c dovF dysLF dy pRDfn mMqrIaF dI hfjLrI ‘c afpsI sihXog dy aihd vjoN pMj smJOqy shIbwD kIqy gey ijs ivc Auprokq KyqrF anusfr durlwB Kixj, ey afeI, rwiKaf, qknIk, swiBafcfr qy mfhrF dy adfn-pRdfn ‘c sihXog krnf sLfml hY. ies mOky kYnyzf dy ivdysL mMqrI anIqf anMd, aMqr rfsLtrI vpfr mMqrI minMdr iswDU, sskYcvn dy muwK mMqrI skft moaf aqy Bfrq dy ivdysL mMqrI zf[aYs jY sLMkr aqy dovF dysLF dy rfjdUq vI hfjLr sn. kfrnI ny modI nUM kYnyzf afAux df swdf vI idwqf qy afiKaf ik kYnyzf aqy Bfrq ‘c

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DR. BAJAJ & ASSOCIATES WELCOME

DR. MUKESH KUMAR KRISHANANI

NEW PATIENTS ACCEPTED

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Krishanani is a trained Family Physician who has successfully completed the Practice Ready Assessment – British Columbia (PRA-BC) p and has recently joined the Abbotsford community as a Family Physician.

He is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care and fostering lasting relationships with individuals and families in our community

Dr Krishanani will be working 5 days a week at the clinic and is accepting new patients.

Languages Spoken:

English | Punjabi | Hindi | Urdu | Arabic | Sindhi

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BC Wildfire Service staff welcomed home from Australia

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) staff have returned to B.C. after supporting Forest Fire Management Victoria in Australia for the past month with wildfire-fighting efforts.

“Our world-class BC Wildfire Service has once again stepped up on the global stage,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “As we prepare for the 2026 wildfire season, our BCWS crews consistently demonstrate exceptional skills, courage and professionalism wherever they’re called to serve.”

BCWS deployment

On Jan. 25, 2026, BCWS deployed 37 people to the state of Victoria to help respond to the Walwa River Road fire and provide support in the Tallangatta Incident Control Centre. The team consisted of a 15-person incident management team, a 20-person fire crew and two agency representatives.

The incident management team and agency representatives supported in-

cident command, safety, information, operations, air operations, planning and logistics. The fire crew worked alongside personnel from Australia and New Zealand on hazardous tree assessment and removal, chainsaw work and mop-up using hand tools.

Preparing for the upcoming wildfire season

Ahead of this year’s wildfire season, B.C. continues work to keep people and communities safe by focusing on all four pillars of emergency management:

prevention preparedness response recovery

In April, First Nations bootcamps will begin in several fire centres, along with new-recruit bootcamps in Merritt.

Better crane safety protections coming for workers

New licensing, permitting will strengthen WorkSafeBC’s

The Province is taking action to strengthen protections for workers and enhance crane safety with legislation enabling a new WorkSafeBC crane licensing and permitting program.

“Major nation-building projects are moving forward in B.C. and the people who build them must have the best level of safety we can provide,” said Premier David Eby. “British Columbia will be a leader in crane safety - with the highest standards of training, certification, technology and oversight – to protect workers and the public on every project, every time.”

Crane safety concerns

During the past five years, safety incidents involving cranes in B.C. have claimed the lives of seven workers. These fatal events have highlighted ongoing safety risks at worksites and underscore the need for stronger oversight and improved safety practices across the sector.

“The workers who were killed because of catastrophic crane-related safety failures are deeply missed by their families and

communities every day,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour. “They deserve our commitment and action to ensure that every worker in British Columbia can come home safe at the end of their shift.”

Crane Safety Table

In June 2025, the Minister of Labour established the Crane Safety Table, bringing together regulators, industry leaders, labour representatives and technical experts to identify necessary measures to reduce risks and improve crane safety. Through this collaborative process, licensing and permitting were identified as crucial steps toward closing a gap in crane health and safety standards.

“Licensing and permitting are proven tools for reducing risks in high-hazard industries,” said Bryan Railton, business manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115. “By ensuring that only qualified employers oversee crane work and operations, we can continue to help reduce the risk of catastrophic failures before they happen.”

Building on this expert advice, the Province will introduce a new WorkSafeBC crane licensing and permitting program designed to ensure those overseeing crane work meet consistent, high-quality safety requirements.

Safety gaps

Crane operation is high-risk work with significant safety hazards, meaning failures can have catastrophic consequences.

“It is important that we take meaningful measures to help prevent tragedies before they occur,” said Clinton Connell, executive director, BC Crane Safety Association. “This includes ensuring equipment is operated by people with proper training and experience. Licensing and permitting frameworks are a practical way to manage accountability and shared responsibilities within the industry.”

More cranes are in operation than ever before in British Columbia. In 2021, there were 261 active tower cranes on worksites in B.C. That number increased to a fiveyear high of 409 cranes in 2024. Currently,

373 cranes are operating in the province. In comparison, there are 106 active tower cranes in Toronto, and a combined total of 127 tower cranes operating in 11 major U.S. cities.

Workers who operate cranes in B.C. must be certified and registered with an oversight body, while others responsible for cranes (for example, those who own, maintain, repair, move, erect, disassemble or are otherwise responsible for cranes) are not required to be certified, registered or licensed.

The steps taken on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to strengthen oversight and safety practices respond to this gap and build on the Province’s landmark investments in 2025 to double trades-training funding. As part of this investment, skilled-trades certification will be advanced for crane operators, among others.

Working people are at the heart of B.C.’s economy. This action is part of B.C.’s plan to build a stronger economy that is founded on safe work and delivers good jobs and opportunities.

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Minister’s statement on FIFA World Cup 2026

Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, has issued the following statement as Tuesday, March 3, 2026, marks 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver:

“In 100 days, British Columbia will take its place on the world stage as Vancouver hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026.

“This is the largest single-sport event on the planet. Billions of people watching; hundreds of thousands of visitors to our province. Seven matches will be played at BC Place. More than 350,000 fans are expected to pass through the doors at BC Place. But this moment is about far more than what happens on the pitch. It is about what happens because of it.

“When billions of viewers tune in and thousands visit, they will not only see world-class soccer. They will see a world-class destination with our

mountains and coastlines, our vibrant cities and welcoming communities, our innovation and clean economy, and our cultural diversity and creativity. They will see a province confident in who we are and ambitious about where we are going.

“The world will also see something else: opportunity. Through the Province’s Look West: Jobs and Prosperity for a Stronger BC and Canada strategy, leveraging the global exposure from FIFA World Cup 26 will open doors to increased tourism visits, creating jobs throughout the province, and new business investments and ventures that will impact British Columbians for generations. Showcasing B.C. on the world stage during the World Cup is not just about pride of who we are and where we live and raise our families, it’s using this exposure as a marketing tool to build new trade partnerships and

reinforce our role as Canada’s gateway to the Asia-Pacific.

“We want residents and visitors alike to experience the tournament, whether inside BC Place, at the FIFA Fan Festival, or at community celebrations throughout the province. We will soon announce watch party locations throughout B.C. to ensure participation is accessible and affordable for everyone and announce a legacy initiative to ensure the benefits last long beyond the final whistle.

“We are working closely with local First Nations and community partners to ensure long-term benefits for British Columbians. This includes demonstrating the importance of sport for physical and mental well-being, and as a way to bring communities together and bridge divides.

“From Vancouver Island to the Kootenays, from the North to the Fraser Val-

ley, hosting the World Cup is a shared provincial celebration. We are making a strategic investment to ensure the social and economic benefits are felt in every region, because this is Team B.C., and on our team, no one rides the bench.

“One hundred days from now, the world will arrive on our doorstep. They’ll see our stadium. Our skyline. Our mountains and ocean. They’ll see opportunity and hope for the future. But most importantly, they’ll see our people. Welcoming. Diverse. Eager. And ready.

“Together, let’s greet it with confidence and pride. Because this is more than a tournament. If British Columbia treats the World Cup not as a 30-day spectacle but as a catalyst for the next 30 years, it can transform a fleeting global moment into a durable social and economic legacy.”

Expanding cancer coverage for firefighters

Firefighters will have improved access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services, in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers.

“People in British Columbia count on firefighters in moments of crisis,” said Premier David Eby. “Whether battling house fires or wildfires, or responding to traumatic events, firefighters go above and beyond. We're making sure they have support when they need it most.”

Eight additional cancers will be added to the list of diseases presumed to be linked to the work done by firefighters. The changes will make B.C. the province with the most comprehensive coverage of presumptive cancers in Canada, applying to more than 15,000 career, volunteer and federal firefighters, provincial wildfire fighters, fire investigators and firefighters employed by First Nations and Indigenous organizations in the province.

“Firefighters put their lives on the line for us in our time of need,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour.

“And they bear the toll of physical

and emotional exposure to hazardous conditions in their work. The changes announced today continues the years of work we have done together with firefighters, to ensure that the supports provided by the workers’ compensation system keep up with the changing realities of their work.”

The Province is amending the Firefighters' Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act by adding eight cancers to the existing list of 18 considered to be occupationally acquired for firefighters. The cancers being added are: skin cancer, mesothelioma, soft tissue sarcoma, as well as laryngeal, tracheal, bronchial, nose, and pharynx cancers.

If a firefighter develops one of the listed cancers after a certain period of employment, it is presumed that the cancer arose from exposure during their employment. The firefighter is then eligible for workers’ compensation benefits without having to prove the cancer is work-related.

The Province will continue to look at emerging scientific findings and

research when considering future updates.

Presumptive cancer coverage

The Workers’ Compensation Act was amended in 2005 to establish presumption for firefighters, listing eight cancers.

The minimum employment period to be eligible for the existing esophageal cancer presumption has also been reduced from 20 years to 15 years.

These improvements support government’s priority to build a safe and strong economy, ensuring workers who face higher rates of workplace illness as a result of their conditions of work are better supported. The Province will bring the changes into force as soon as possible once approved by cabinet.

“Expanding the list of presumptive cancers and lowering the cumulative service for esophageal cancer acknowledges the risks we face on the job,” said Todd Schierling, president, British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (BCPFFA). “It also underscores the commitment by

the provincial government to the health and safety of all firefighters. This is the strongest set of protections in the country, and the BCPFFA will continue to advocate for the health, safety, and support for all members.”

Firefighters are still eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for workrelated cancers that fall outside of the scope of the cancer presumptions. For example, if they develop a cancer not on the list or if they were employed for less than the specified minimum period of employment.

“As fire seasons become longer and more intense, exposure becomes a greater risk for wildland firefighters,” said Sebastian Kallos, Component 20 vice-president, BC General Employees’ Union. “British Columbia is one of only five provinces in the country that provides this coverage for wildland firefighters, and these changes recognize some of the risks they face. The provincial government is taking appropriate steps to support those who put themselves between fires and communities.”

Chief coroner’s statement on Tumbler Ridge

Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the decision to direct an inquest into the events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10, 2026:

“On the afternoon of Feb. 10, 2026, an entire community was forever changed and multiple families who call Tumbler Ridge home received the catastrophic news that their loved ones had lost their lives.

“The news that an individual had killed two adults and six children in a private residence and a local secondary school quickly spread across national and international media. With that, came passionate public discussions about mental health and possible gaps in support systems.

“It is with this in mind that I have reflected on the BC Coroners Service’s responsibility to reinforce confidence

in the system and support public safety in British Columbia when it comes to all sudden, unnatural and unexpected deaths, and all children’s deaths.

“That is why, pursuant to Section 18 of the Coroners Act, I am directing a

coroner’s inquest to publicly review the circumstances that led to nine individuals losing their lives in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10.

“An inquest will provide an independent and transparent forum to publicly

examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths, assess systemic and procedural issues, and make evidencebased recommendations aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future. Importantly, it will involve the participation of the people in British Columbia through a jury of five to seven people.

“My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones. The grief they are experiencing at this time is unimaginable. The BC Coroners Service will continue to work with the families and the community of Tumbler Ridge to make sure their needs are met and their questions answered.

“An announcement with more details about the timing of the inquest will be provided once our investigative phase is concluded.”

Making freshwater fishing licences available online in new system

For the first time, freshwater fishing licences and hunting licences are available through the same online system, fulfilling requests of the angling community for a streamlined system.

Recreational fishing licence pre-sales are available in the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system (WILD) for the 2026–27 season, which starts April 1, 2026. WILD is government’s online service that provides a secure way to buy freshwater fishing and hunting licences.

Register for a Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)

An FWID is required to buy a licence in WILD. Anglers who do not have an FWID can register to obtain one. The permanent identification number links to the angler’s personal profile in the WILD system. Angler numbers will be retired after the current licence year.

All anglers can use a Basic BCeID to access WILD. People who live in Canada also have the option to use a BC Services Card Account, which offers a

streamlined FWID registration process and automatic identity and residency verification for eligible users. It is a new login option for WILD users, and provides a quick, secure way to register for and access an FWID profile.

People who prefer in-person service can register for their FWID and buy licences at FrontCounter BC, Service BC or participating vendor locations.

FWID as proof of fishing licences

Starting April 1, 2026, anglers will no longer need to carry a paper or digital copy of most fishing licences. Their FWID and identification will serve as proof of authorization for all basic angling, classified waters and white sturgeon conservation licences.

Anglers must still carry a copy of their licence, paper or digital, as proof of authorization for all conservation surcharge stamps. When a conservation surcharge stamp and retention record is required, anglers must carry a paper copy of their licence to record their catch details.

Conservation officers will access and verify angler’s FWIDs and fishing licence details in the field using their mobile application.

Benefits of integrating fishing licences in WILD

Streamlined registration and automatic identity and residency verification for eligible users is available through the BC Services Card Account login.

It provides improved, more secure login options.

It reduces the need to carry a printed licence. Only FWID and an ID are needed unless a conservation surcharge stamp is required.

A single system to access fishing and hunting services eliminates the need for anglers who also hunt to maintain multiple profiles and allows them to obtain required licences in a single streamlined transaction.

New account recovery options are available, and anglers can retrieve forgotten FWID by email or text message.

New option for angling guides to register and buy fishing licences for their non-resident clients simplifies the process for anglers and ensures they have the licences they need.

Freshwater fishing licences for the 2025-26 season, which ends March 31, 2026, continue to be available exclusively in the Freshwater Fishing E-Licensing System.

Licence fees for freshwater fishing licences help fund research, conservation and education programs, improve angler access and the provincial stocking program through the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

Conservation surcharge stamp fees provide grants for fish conservation projects through the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

An FWID is mandatory and will provide access to licences for approximately 350,000 recreational anglers who fish in B.C. each year.

There are no changes to the fishing licence fees because of this transition.

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Be cautious about what you bring to an end or the way in which you go about winding something up, especially if you think it will open up more choices. The situation will have to be revisited mid April next year. Other things would have changed by then. It might be wiser to let things take their own course right now.

Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..

New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.

Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.

You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there. Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.

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.

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.

The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.

There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step. There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.

Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage. New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.

It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through.

New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity. This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.

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Improving digital service delivery with FOIPPA amendments

Amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act aim to improve the experience of people using the Freedom of Information (FOI) system in B.C., and enable the new Connected Services BC to improve digital service delivery for people and businesses in B.C.

As the complexity and size of FOI requests continue to grow, the freedomof-information amendments address two key areas:

Improving process efficiency and transparency for applicants, and enabling public bodies to better manage the administrative processes associated with FOI requests:

Taking pressure off the FOI system by enabling the proactive release of information to individuals seeking their own personal information, without a

formal FOI request. Personal information requests currently represent 60% of FOI requests.

Strengthening provisions around the specificity of requests and applicants clarifying requests.

Enabling an applicant to consent to a public body extending the timeline of an FOI request, without also needing the approval of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC).

Expanding the existing process where public bodies can apply to the OIPC for approval to disregard certain requests, including those associated with abusive or malicious behaviour.

Reducing duplication and the processing of duplicate releases, for example if an applicant files both an FOI and a legal discovery request.

Introducing miscellaneous efficiencies or clarifications requested by the FOIPPA special committee and/or the OIPC to address operational inefficiencies:

Making the OIPC’s review of common or integrated programs discretionary on the part of the OIPC.

In addition, the legislation will make it easier for people to access government services through the new Connected Services BC in the Ministry of Citizen Services. These proposed amendments will:

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Enable a single government gateway for people and businesses to apply to and receive government services, and to update their information across government programs.

Streamline information sharing by introducing new collection, use and disclosure purposes in FOIPPA.

Empower the minister to issue directions to public bodies about data standards and privacy and security requirements, in order to protect people’s information.

Supporting tech companies to boost B.C. critical minerals sector

New mining and critical minerals testbed launched

As part of the implementation of the Look West economic strategy, B.C. businesses now have new opportunities to test, deploy and scale cuttingedge technology that can support the continued growth of B.C.’s mining and critical minerals sector.

“By putting innovative tools in the hands of B.C. companies, this new mining and critical minerals testbed will fast-track permitting, strengthen supply chains, and develop cuttingedge solutions, creating good-paying jobs for British Columbians, and building a stronger economy here at home,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. “This is our Look West plan in action.“

The first project through the new testbed will see a partnership between North Vancouver’s EMP Metals and Richmond-based Saltworks Technologies. These companies will work on a demonstration plant that will turn Saskatchewan’s high-quality lithium brines into battery-grade chemicals. This technology will boost B.C.’s capacity to produce battery-grade lithium, while supporting high-value, innovative employment in the province, resulting in approximately 18 new jobs and 24 sustained positions.

“British Columbia is home to worldleading critical mineral technology firms,” said Ben Sparrow, CEO, Saltworks Technologies. “Support from BCIM through the mining and critical minerals testbed is instrumental to grow this sector and accelerate global commercialization of technology developed in British Columbia. This project will generate real-world performance data and strengthen Canada’s critical minerals value chain, while anchoring high-value engineering, manufacturing, and clean technology jobs in B.C.”

Support for mining and critical minerals

Through the Integrated Marketplace, delivered by Innovate BC, B.C. businesses have access to a new provincewide mining and critical minerals testbed, which links technology pro-

viders with potential industrial buyers. Projects at the testbed will focus on:

AI and software-enabled productivity solutions

power supply and alternative energy solutions to power mines

low-emission vehicles and fleet management

traceability in supply chains through digital credentialling

mineral processing focused on innovation in waste streams, reduced chemical consumption and value-added processing

“B.C. has everything it needs to succeed on the global stage, including the technology to process valuable critical minerals like lithium, aluminum and zinc” said Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals.

“Through the newest testbed in the Integrated Marketplace, we’re supporting innovative B.C. businesses to help strengthen our Canadian mining industry and the communities that rely on them, while boosting our province’s ability to access and process the critical minerals needed to drive innovation forward.”

Helping companies boost Canada’s critical minerals supply

The new mining and critical minerals testbed is open to companies located anywhere in the province. The testbed

is designed to accelerate the development, validation and deployment of cutting-edge technologies in the mining and critical minerals sectors.

The testbed offers companies the opportunity to demonstrate that products can comply with regulatory requirements which can:

help improve permitting and groundbreaking

support operations of B.C. mines strengthen supply chains and mineral processing

Part of

the Look West strategy

Created by the Government of B.C. in partnership with PacifiCan in 2023, the Integrated Marketplace is delivered by Innovate BC and helps B.C. companies test, deploy and scale their innovations while de-risking technology adoption for partnering industry customers.

This work supports the Province’s Look West strategy for jobs and industry, which outlines B.C.’s vision to deliver jobs and opportunities by strengthening the workforce to develop a more independent economy.

It includes delivering major projects quicker, diversifying markets and growing targeted sectors, such as technology, aerospace, marine, AI and quantum, life sciences, agriculture construction innovation, mining and critical minerals.

Quotes:

Gregor Robertson, federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan –

“B.C. has the resources the world is looking for and the skilled talent the world needs. Today’s announcement is an important investment in B.C.’s critical minerals sector – supporting innovation, clean economic growth, and resilient communities. PacifiCan is committed to ensuring that B.C. businesses have the resources they need to grow and contribute to one strong Canadian economy.”

Karl Kottmeier, CEO, EMP Metals –

“Support from Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace program provides significant validation and financial assistance as EMP Metals accelerates the development of our lithium brine resource. This grant strengthens EMP Metals’ ability to advance a made-in-Canada solution that is unlocking the potential of our lithium brine resources. Our partnership with Saltworks Technologies and our Project Aurora is moving our Saskatchewan lithium project to commercial readiness, and ultimately enhancing domestic critical-minerals capacity, reducing environmental impacts, and helping position Canada as a leader in the clean-energy supply chain.”

Peter Cowan, president and CEO, Innovate BC –

“British Columbia is home to some of the most advanced mining and critical minerals technologies in the world, and that innovation is a powerful asset for our economy. This new Integrated Marketplace testbed will help local companies move from promising solutions to real-world application by creating a lower-risk pathway for new technologies to be adopted by key industry customers looking to evolve their operations and capabilities. At the same time, it strengthens a foundational sector for our province, supporting safer, more efficient and more sustainable mining operations.”

Ahaan Panday is like an old-school romantic hero : Ali Abbas Zafar Saumya on world's best investment

Ali Abbas Zafar, who is known for blockbusters like Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai, is now directing Ahaan Panday in his untitled next project, being produced by Yash Raj Films. Ali feels Ahaan has an old-school romantic hero charm that no one else has from his generation of actors. He says, “What I love about Ahaan is his sincerity. In today’s time, when everything can feel performative and an act, he brings a kind of old-school honesty to his performances, like the romantic heroes we have grown up watching and loving. The camera picks up on that. You can’t act vulnerable on screen, it doesn’t land and he isn’t afraid to be vulnerable which is incredible.” Ali adds, “Audiences have connected with Ahaan because he’s not trying to impress them. He’s simply present in the moment. There’s a softness to him but also strength. That balance is what makes people root for him, especially in love stories. I genuinely believe he has the potential to become one of those rare romantic heroes who make you feel something long after the film ends.” The Saiyaara star will start Ali’s film on March 30th in Mumbai and then head to the UK to shoot for about 60 days for this action entertainer that also features a powerhouse young actor, Sharvari, opposite him.

Actress Saumya Tandon believes fitness is a lifelong commitment and not something to be paused. She asserted to never stop, even with a knee injury, pregnancy, or sciatica. Saumya, who is currently basking in the success of her latest release Dhurandhar by Aditya Dhar, took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images of herself doing aerial yoga, planks, TRX workout,

'Viewers now ready for women-led narratives

pilates and yoga. Reflecting on her fitness journey over the years, Saumya highlighted how yoga, Pilates and weight training have remained constant in her routine. She wrote: "Over the years.... Yoga, Pilates, Weight training. Never stop. Even with knee injury, pregnancy, saitica whatever situation you are thrown into, just be at it. Your body is the best investment in the world. Women lift weights." Saumya took up modelling assignments early in her career and was the Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up in 2006. She also appeared in the Afghan serial Khushi in 2008 as part of the international project, where she played the lead of an Afghan woman doctor. She has hosted Dance India Dance for 3 seasons. She co-hosted the Bournvita Quiz Contest, along with Derek O'Brien for three seasons.

Yash Raj Films' Mardaani 3 has extended the franchise's steady box office performance, reaffirming its place as one of Hindi cinema's most durable women- led series. The third instalment builds on the momentum of its predecessors, adding another commercial suc- cess to the banner. At a time when theat- rical conversations are often dominated by larger-than-life male protagonists, Rani Muker- ji believes the response to Mardaani 3 signals that audiences are equally receptive to female-led narratives. "I'm deeply grateful that Mardaani 3 has connected with audiences in such a big way," Rani said. "When

much of the box office conversation re- volves around 'alpha male' characters, this success proves something important that female-led films al- so have an audience. I hope the indus- try recognises this so that we see more such stories being made," she added. With Mardaani 3, the franchise continues its consistent track re- cord, marking another successful chapter in a series that has sus- tained audience interest for over a decade.

Karan Johar never shies away from speaking about his personal and professional struggles on social media. The filmmaker recently took a dig at actors for lacking loyalty and being insecure. He also called them out for switching agencies despite the immense hard work invested in them and referred to artistes as ‘nobodies.’ The comment comes months after Janhvi Kapoor left DCAA.

In a recent interview with podcaster Sarthak Ahuja, Johar described talent management as a thankless job. Without taking any names, he said, “Every two years, people are shifting from one agency to another because they are so insecure that they feel we are time-bound. Nobody is loyal in this business; actors just keep hopping and skipping. So you put two years of your life into a talent and they suddenly move somewhere else — and then they don't like it there and want

to come back. This is a vicious circle.” Johar went on to call artistes ‘nobodies.’ “Just commission on artists is going to give you nothing because artists are nobodies. They are absolutely nobodies, voh kisi ke nahi hain,” he said.He stated that artist management is all about “handling people, egos, insecurities, and it’s not easy.” “If you look at talent management as a business opportunity, nothing is going to happen. After being in the business for 31 years, I have become zen about success and failure because I feel like my joy and sorrow cannot be the result of my success and failure; otherwise, I will be in an ICU,” he added. It should be noted that Karan Johar’s comments come months after Janhvi Kapoor left his DCAA and moved to Collective Artist Network. For now, Karan’s agency handles actors like Rohit Saraf, Sara Ali Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Rasha Thadani, among others.

More than a decade after Gangs of Wasseypur, Huma Qureshi remains unapologet- ically unfiltered about her journey and choices. The actor, who has built an eclectic body of work with films like Dedh Ishqiya and womenled series such as Maharani, says she has never been tempted by big banners or star power alone.

bates around equal pay and work hours, often sparked by voices like Deepika Padukone, are wrongly directed at women. The respons- ibility, she argues, lies with those who created the rules. Women are only now claiming their space

For Huma, the only real question is: what am I doing in

this story? She refuses to "just show up, look pretty and leave," insisting on bringing what she calls main-char- acter energy to every set. Equally candid about industry inequalities, Huma believes deand de- mand- ing respect. Her recent film Bayaan, show cased at the To ronto International Film Festival, reaffirmed her belief that women's struggles are universal. Confident and unfazed by trolls, Huma de- clares she knows her worth, stays busy improving herself, and refus- es to let noise distract her from meaningful work.

Abbotsford Community Action Team Strengthens Prevention Efforts During Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week

As digital platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to evolve at a rapid pace, youth are being confronted with new tactics designed to manipulate and sexually exploit them online.

This sexual exploitation awareness week, the Abbotsford Community Action Team (ACAT) is expanding its efforts to inform, educate, and protect youth by bringing vital prevention programming into local high schools and engaging the broader community in conversations about safety and support.

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

“It’s essential that young people understand the risks they face online and feel empowered to seek help when something doesn’t feel right,” said Mandy Aujla, youth worker in the Archway Stop Exploiting Youth (SEY) program.

“Our partners across Abbotsford are working together to ensure students receive the guidance and support they need.”

The local campaign aligns with B.C.’s provincially recognized Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week, held this year from March 9 - 15. Now in its 28th year, the week highlights the need for coordinated community action in prevention, education, enforcement, and intervention.

Throughout the week, ACAT sets up displays across the community. Posters, informational materials, and online resources aimed at educating students, caregivers, and community members are placed in schools within the Abbotsford School District, as well

as in libraries, coffee shops, and other public spaces. These resources help raise awareness and provide students with the tools they need to seek support, while also informing caregivers and teachers about how to recognize concerns and access help. If you are interested in having a display, please contact Mandy Aujla at 604-556-4619.

Bringing Awareness to the Punjabi Community

As one of Abbotsford’s largest cultural communities, ACAT has translated key educational materials into Punjabi to ensure families can access clear and culturally relevant information.

“Sexual exploitation is increasingly affecting members of the Punjabi community and often goes underreported. International students arriving from India looking to build a future in Canada are particularly vulnerable since many face significant financial pressures and the urgent need to secure permanent residency,” said Aujla.

To further strengthen outreach, the team is engaging directly with the Punjabi community by placing informational posters within local gurdwaras to reduce stigma, increase awareness of online risks, and create safer, more accessible pathways for youth to seek help.

Rise of AI Related Threats

A rapidly emerging concern is the use of AI to generate harmful and inappropriate content used to exploit youth. Free online tools have made this technology widely accessible, increasing the risks faced by young people.

According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, youth reported 527 cases of Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images (NCDII) through Cybertip.ca in 2025, 19 of which involved the use of AI – nearly triple the amount reported in 2024.

Earlier this year, UNICEF also issued a warning that generative AI, technology that can create entirely new content

Minimum wage increasing to $18.25 in 2026

Province’s lowest-paid workers will get raise to keep pace with inflation

B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a wage increase to $18.25 per hour on June 1, 2026, in pace with inflation.

“Working people in our province are feeling the pressure of inflation,” said Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour. “That’s why we acted to bring in annual minimum-wage increases, which have helped paycheques keep up with increasing costs of essentials like food and transportation. This matters for everyone, and especially for minimum-wage workers, the people doing the jobs so many of us rely on every day.”

Types of wages affected by the 2026 increase

The increase taking effect on June 1 applies to the general minimum wage.

The same increase applies to specialized minimum wages, such as the rates for resident caretakers, live-in homesupport workers, live-in camp leaders and piece-rate agricultural workers.

The increase also applies to the special minimum wage for app-based ridehailing and delivery-service workers, established in September 2024.

Effective June 1, 2026, the minimum wage for app-based ride-hailing and delivery service workers is $21.89 per hour of engaged time.

Minimum piece rates for hand-harvested crops will increase by the same percentage on Dec. 31, 2026.

Among Canada’s highest minimum wages

Since 2017, B.C. has made regular, gradual increases to the minimum wage to give workers certainty and to give businesses predictability. In 2024, minimum-wage increases were protected in law, with the amount automatically tied to the previous year’s inflation. Over time, these changes have moved B.C. from near the bottom

to among the highest minimum wages in the country. B.C. has the highest minimum wage among all Canadian provinces.

Why increases happen automatically each year

There were no minimum-wage increases in B.C. for nine consecutive years between 2002 and 2010, or in 2013 or 2014.

In 2011, B.C.’s minimum wage was the lowest in Canada, at just $8 per hour.

Increases during this period did not follow a predictable schedule.

The minimum wage has increased alongside broader wage growth in the province. Over the past five years, the average hourly wage in B.C. has grown by nearly 26%, increasing from just over $30 an hour to nearly $38.

That’s why government legislated predictable minimum-wage increases tied to inflation, replacing the past approach where workers sometimes went years without an increase.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Avtar Singh Mahil, born on May 3, 1945, in Punjab, India. He passed away on February 24, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Avtar Singh Mahil immigrated to Canada in 1972, first settling in Golden, before later making his home in Abbotsford, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and community. He was a devoted and loving husband to Ranvir Kaur Mahil, a proud father to Anmol Singh Mahil and Simne Kaur Mahil, and a cherished grandfather to his four beloved grandchildren, who brought immense joy and pride to his life.

For approximately 40 years, Avtar Singh Mahil worked as a dedicated farmer. Farming was not merely his profession but his lifelong passion. He found deep satisfaction in cultivating the land and took great pride in seeing the fruits of his labor. Alongside farming, he had a strong interest in real estate investments, approaching each endeavor with vision, determination, and integrity.

He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, deep love for his family, and unwavering commitment to providing for those he loved. His legacy of resilience and devotion lives on through his children and grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Fraser River Funeral Home, followed by Sri Sehaj Path Da Bhog at Khalsa Diwan Society.

such as images, videos, text, or audio, is creating new forms of exploitation. They emphasized the need for ongoing training and resources for parents, educators, mental health workers, and law enforcement.

Resources and Supports Available

“When young people come forward after experiencing exploitation, many carry fear, confusion, and misplaced shame. Our message to them is that this is not their fault. Exploitation can happen to anyone, and there are

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More information on the supports and resources available through the Archway Youth Resource Centre can be found at Archway.ca/SEY

Students and caregivers can also report incidents of online sexual exploitation through Cybertip.ca, Canada’s national tipline for reporting online child exploitation.

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