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Vote at any designated voting location
for Abbotsford City Council
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DR. AMARBIR S DHILLON MD | FAMILY PHYSICIAN
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FOR MAYOR
Steady Leadership. Delivering Results.
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Abbotsford’s future takes thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and careful stewardship of your tax dollars.
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Ross is focused on what matters: safe neighbourhoods, stronger flood protection, more housing choices, and infrastructure that keeps pace with growth.
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Working together, we can build on our progress and keep Abbotsford moving forward
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Safe Neighbourhoods
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Parks, Recreation & Community Supporting Local Business
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Delivering the Basics Every Voice Matters
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Beginning immunizations for viral respiratory season
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Mechanic Needed.
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Open Weekends and Evenings Friday 10 - 6 (alternate week) Monday 10 - 6 Saturday 9 - 5 Tuesday 10 - 6 Sunday 9 - 5 (alternate week)
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With this year’s respiratory illness ing sneezes and coughs, and staying season underway, people in British home when you’re sick are tried and Columbia will continue to get safe true ways to move safely through this and effective free vaccines against season when we’re seeing more viral influenza, COVID-19 and other viral transmission,” Henry said. respiratory illnesses. Notifications to book appointments Vaccines against respiratory syncytial Notifications began for priority popuvirus (RSV) and pneumococcal disease lations on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, and are also available. appointments will start as early as “We’re starting to see influenza cir- Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Notifications culating in the province, and with the will continue and expand to the general respiratory illness season officially population through early November starting, it’s an important time for 2026. people to book their appointment to get Notifications to book influenza and immunized,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, COVID-19 vaccinations are being sent B.C.’s provincial health officer. “Vac- through the Get Vaccinated registration cines provide one of the best defences system. Anyone not registered in the against respiratory illnesses, and they Get Vaccinated system can register help keep you, your family and your online or by calling 1-833-838-2323. community healthy and safe.” Vaccines are available through health authority clinics, more than 1,400 Higher risk groups participating pharmacies and some While anyone can get sick from in- primary-care providers’ offices. fluenza or COVID-19, some groups are at higher risk of serious illness Children two years and older can get and complications. For influenza, this the influenza vaccine as a nasal spray. includes infants and children under B.C. has secured nearly two million five years. For both COVID-19 and doses of the 2026-27 influenza vacinfluenza, these include: cine, and 1.5 million doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines, all of adults 65 and older which are approved by Health Canada. This year’s vaccine supply is based on pregnant individuals uptake in previous seasons to ensure people living in long-term care efficient use and to minimize waste. Indigenous people In addition, starting in fall 2026, seniors in B.C. with the highest risk of those with chronic conditions serious illness from respiratory syncyWhile it’s not a requirement to be vac- tial virus (RSV) can get the vaccine for cinated to work in a health-care setting, free as part of a time-limited program. it is strongly recommended that people Eligible individuals include: who provide essential community and health-care services receive the adults 75 and older COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. residents who are 75 and older living Immunization with updated vaccines in long-term care homes and assistedremains the best way to protect your- living facilities self, your patients and the health-care First Nations, Inuit and Métis individusystem. als 60 and older B.C.’s viral respiratory illness immunization campaign aligns with recom- At this time, only one dose of the RSV mendations from Canada’s National vaccine is recommended for long-term Advisory Committee on Immuniza- protection. Those who have received tion, and aims to ensure priority for an RSV vaccine do not need another those most at risk. Vaccines are free, dose. The RSV vaccine is available safe, easy to access and available to year round. More appointments will be available in the coming months everyone six months old and older. as more doses arrive in B.C. and are “In addition to getting immunized, distributed to RSV immunization cleaning your hands regularly, cover- locations.
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Breast cancer screening appointments available in Abbotsford
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in BC, with around 3,500 people receiving a breast cancer diagnosis each year. Regular screening mammograms can find breast cancer early, often before it has spread. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, be proactive about your health – book a screening mammogram in your area today.
Screening mammograms are available to most women, and many Two-Spirit, trans breast cancer. Mammograms can usually and gender-diverse individuals, 40 years find lumps two to three years before a person or their primary care provider can and older with no symptoms. feel them. To book a screening mammogram, call 1-800-663-9203, or online if you have It is recommended that eligible individua screening reminder letter. More infor- als ages 40 to 74 who have a parent, fullmation about booking an appointment, sibling or child with breast cancer receive including getting connected to a primary a mammogram every year. Eligible indicare provider to support screening, can be viduals ages 40 to 74 without a family found here: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/ history of breast cancer can schedule a mammogram every two years. screening/breast/get-screened A screening mammogram consists of four If you think you’re due for a mammoimages (two of each breast) that look for gram, check for your reminder on Health hidden cancer in those who are healthy Gateway or speak with your health care with no symptoms and have never had provider.
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#100A - 2860 Trethewey St., Abbotsford, V2T 4X5
S Fraser way
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Abbotsford business owner turns local frustrations into political run
For the past year, Abbotsford busi- its on major ness owner Virender Dass has been productions trying to secure serviced industrial such as Blade land in the Fraser Valley for a new Runner 2049.
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packaging facility that could create He founded roughly 50 local jobs. We l l n e s s
Instead, he encountered limited E x t r a c t i n land availability, lengthy permitting 2 0 1 7 a f t e r processes, and growing uncertainty his mother’s around development. For Virender, cancer diagthe experience became part of a nosis led him much bigger question: what hap- t o r e s e a r c h W i t h a d - crime. Audit 176,000 regulations so pens when local businesses want nutrition and vance voting people like me can get a permit in to grow, hire, and invest, but the supplements b e g i n n i n g months, not years. system makes it increasingly dif- d u r i n g h e r treatment. October 16 Accountable to Abbotsford-Mission ficult to do so? The Abbotsford-based company has and Final Voting Day on October That experience is one of the since grown into a multi-employee 24, Virender is available for an in- A local voice should answer to the reasons he is now running as the business. terview, profile, Q&A, or discussion people who elected them. Virender's OneBC candidate for Abbotsfordabout the issues facing businesses Community Contract: Alongside his wife, he is involved Mission. and families in Abbotsford-Mission. in SmartVeda, a children’s learning Reply to every constituent message Virender’s story extends well be- centre in Abbotsford, and the San- What I am running on within 24 to 48 hours. yond politics: tosh Care Foundation, a registered I am running on the OneBC plan, Hold timely town halls in Mission charity named in honour of his He came to Canada in 2014 after because it is the plan I believe in. and Abbotsford. mother. nearly two decades working in Cut every tax bracket by 25% and visual effects, including work with He lives in Abbotsford with his take 2% off the PST. Balance the Not vote for new provincial conIndustrial Light & Magic and cred- wife and two daughters and says budget within four years so our sumer taxes.
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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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(604) 746-1004 | 32156 Hillcrest Ave #240, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1S5
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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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For Appointments call 604-853-2120 FAMILY DENTIST IN ABBOTSFORD A Gentle Approach to Family Dentistry
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210 32156 Hillcrest Ave., Abbotsford B.C V2T1S5
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Proudly owned and operated by two sisters, that have partnered to serve the community together! mfx nfl do BYxF duafrf mlkIaq aqy sMcfilq, ijnHF ny iml ky BfeIcfry dI syvf krn leI BfeIvflI kIqI hY! Bringing trusted care and a personal touch to every smile. BrosymMd dyKBfl aqy hr muskrfht leI iewk inwjI sMprk ilafAuxf. New patients receive a FREE electric toothbrush*.
*Free electric toothbrush provided after completion of new patient exam and X-rays.
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CITY OF ABBOTSFORD
Fire Rescue Service
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Bylaws: 604-864-5512 AbbyPD:604-859-5225
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abbotsford.ca/bylaw-service-request Report on the @abbotsford app!
RUPI KANDA-RAJWAN your candidate for Abbotsford City Council.
With a Master of Education and experience as an educator, small-business owner, community advocate, and elected School Board Trustee, I bring a strong combination of education, governance, and community leadership. My governance experience has taught me the importance of accountability, collaboration, asking questions, and following through.
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My deep involvement in Abbotsford makes me a strong voice and a viable candidate for City Council.
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I’m asking for your vote: Advance polling Dates are October 7, 10 and 11 General Election day is October 17th
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For more information please contact Rupi at
Rupikanda@rajwan.ca. Website details hellohello.ca
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ABBOTSFORD
Financial Agent: Jennifer Sunderland 778.809.1377, balancebooksbyjenn@gmail.com
Vote: Rupi Kanda-Rajwan — and together, we can continue building the Abbotsford of Tomorrow.
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2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
Your vote helps shape the future of our community. City of Mission residents are encouraged to take part in the municipal and school trustee elections. Voting is your opportunity to choose local leaders and have a say in decisions that affect your community. Local bus transit is free on General Voting Day.
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Archway Accepts Applications for Construction Electrician Foundation Program
GENERAL VOTING DAY: October 17, 2026 For a list of all voting locations visit mission.ca/election
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Start your journey toward becoming an electrician! The Fraser Valley Construction Electrician Foundation Program provides free training!
TO SIGN UP Visit Archway.ca/FVCEFP Email: electrician.foundation@archway.ca
Who Can Apply? Unemployed or underemployed Fraser Valley residents: Youth (17+) Immigrants Indigenous Peoples Women interested in trades Multi-barriered individuals
Eligibility: SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE
Receiving EI or Income Assistance Received EI within the last 5 years or EI eligible Intermediate English level
Program runs November 9, 2026 to June 18, 2027 In Partnership with:
Archway Community Services is To be eligible, applicants must be now accepting participants for the receiving Employment Insurance Fraser Valley Construction Electri- (EI) or Income Assistance, have cian Foundation Program, a free received EI within the past five employment and skills training years or be EI eligible, and have initiative designed to help individu- an intermediate level of English als build careers in the construction proficiency. electrical trade. "We are excited to offer this proDelivered in partnership with Westgram to the community and help ern Community College, the traincreate more pathways into the ing will run from November 9, 2026, to June 18, 2027 at their skilled trades," said Mila Aberten, manager of Immigrant Employment Surrey campus. Services at Archway. Through a combination of classroom instruction, occupational "The Fraser Valley Construction skills training, work experience Electrician Foundation Program opportunities, and individualized will provide participants with valuemployment support, participants able training, hands-on experience, will gain the knowledge and prac- and industry connections that can tical skills required for entry-level lead to meaningful, long-term empositions as Electrical Helpers and ployment opportunities." Pre-Apprentice Electricians. Those interested in learning more The program is open to individu- or applying can email electrician. als aged 17 and older, with a focus foundation@archway.ca or visit on supporting immigrants, youth, Archway.ca/FVCEFP. Indigenous peoples, women interested in trades, and those facing The deadline to apply is Friday, multiple barriers to employment. November 6th.
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Rai
Vote for Preet for Abbotsford city Council on Oct 17th.
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The tallest guy with shortest last name Raiʟ ˃˥˘˘˧ ˅˔˜
sB qoN Coty Aupnfm 'rfey' vflf sB qoN lMbf ivakqI, pRIq rfey. Safe neighbourhoods Recreation and Quality of life Fiscal Responsibility Efficient City service Responsible growth
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Phone: 604-897-4586
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FREE CONSULTATION muÌq slfh-mÈvrf “Denturists Are Denture Specialists” " zYtcUirst nklI dMd bxAux ivwc mfhr hn "
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Vote
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WILSON, Shirley
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✔ City of Abbotsford Municipal City Council Candidate
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✔ Standing for Council ✔ Standing for Abbotsford
✔ ✔
✔ Standing for You
WILSON stands for: ✔ ✔ ✔
Responsible Fiscal Accountability
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Recreational and Sporting Sites
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Safe Streets and Crime Reduction Community Unity and Support Economically Sustainable Infrastructure and Development
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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Abbotsford is a vibrant and vital economic driver in Canada. What we do here matters. Your voice at Council matters. Vote WILSON on Saturday, October 17, 2026. aYbtsPorz kYnyzf ivwc afriQk ivkfs df iewk jIvMq aqy aihm kyNdr hY. asIN iewQy jo krdy hF, Auh mhwqvpUrn hY. kONsl ivwc quhfzI afvfË aihmIaq rwKdI hY. ÈnIvfr, 17 akqUbr 2026 nUM ivlsn (Wilson (Wilson)) nUM vot pfE. Your vote is to stand for Abbotsford Each vote means something and everything. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
It means you believe in accountability and transparency with fiscal responsibility. It means you believe in experience and integrity. It means you believe in improved infrastructure. It means you believe in Abbotsford’s future.
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Whoever sits at the Council table represents how people view Abbotsford and what we stand for.
Your city, your vote.
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jo vI kONsl dI myË 'qy bYTdf hY, Auh ies gwl dI numfieMdgI krdf hY ik lok aYbtsPorz nUM ikvyN dyKdy hn aqy asIN ikhVIaF kdrF-kImqF dI pYrvI krdy hF.
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This ad is Approved by johnpankratzfinagent@gmail.com and for more infromation visit shirley@shirleywilsonforcouncil.ca
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RSV vaccines available to seniors in B.C.
OCTOBER
2026
2026 Municipal & School Trustee Election This October, eligible voters will elect a mayor, councillors, and school trustees. It’s your opportunity to help shape the future of your community. Learn more about the voting process, candidates and voting opportunities at:
abbotsford.ca/elections Advanced Voting Days (8am - 8pm) General Election Day (8am - 8pm)
OCT
7
OCT
10
OCT
11
OCT
17
VOTE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON
electionoffice@abbotsford.ca 604-851-VOTE (8683)
abbotsford.ca/elections
Seniors in B.C. with the highest risk of homes and assisted living facilities will serious illness from Respiratory Syncytial get vaccinated first. Virus (RSV) will be able to get the vaccine at no-cost, starting Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Only one dose of RSV vaccine is currently recommended as it provides long-lasting RSV is a common virus that causes a protection. It is safe to get an RSV vacrespiratory illness similar to other viruses cine at the same time as influenza and like influenza, with symptoms such as COVID-19 vaccines. fever, headache, sore throat and cough. While most people recover from an RSV RSV vaccine will be available year-round infection without any issues, it can cause at many local pharmacies, public-health severe illness, including hospitalization units, long-term care homes or assisted and death in older adults, infants and those living facilities and at community health with underlying health conditions. centres or nursing stations in First Nations communities. Notifications will go out beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, and appointments are People who want to register by phone at expected to be available starting Sept. 29. 1-833-838-2323, or online are encouraged to do so by visiting: https://www.getvacRSV vaccine will be available free of cinated.gov.bc.ca/s/ charge, as part of a time-limited program, to: adults 75 and older residents who are For more information on RSV vac75 and older living in long-term care cine, visit: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ healthlinkbc-files/respiratory-syncytialhomes and assisted living facilities virus-rsv-vaccine First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals 60 and older Seniors in long-term care EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP & DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT
EXPERIENCE. DEDICATION. MISSION.
VOTE Patricia Ross
STRONGER TOGETHER. BETTER MISSION. “
The reason I’m running is simple. I think Mission benefits when different perspectives are represented around the council table. Working people, young families, seniors, business owners, tradespeople, and commuters all deserve to have a voice.
MANNY RAI RUNNING FOR
The Clear Choice for Council.
Phone: 604-854-0819
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MISSION CITY COUNCILLOR
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TAXES
PUBLIC SAFETY Safer streets, safer neighbourhoods, safer families.
More green spaces, more recreation, healthier communities.
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Keep taxes fair and support smart spending for a stronger tomorrow. tYksF nUM inrpwK rwKo aqy iewk mËbUq BivwK leI smJdfrI nfl Krcx df smrQn kro.
OFFICIAL ELECTION DAY:
PARKS & REC
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OCTOBER 17, 2026 17 akqUbr, 2026
BRIDGEHEAD
A clear plan for Bridgehead’s future that puts Mission First.
You can vote up to qusIN 6 AumIdvfrF 6 candidates. qwk vot pf skdy ho.
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United for Abbotsford: Community comes together to Support Dave Sidhu aYbtsPorz leI iekjuwt: dyv iswDU dy smrQn leI BfeIcfrf iekwTf hoieaf
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rfsLIPl mhInf kwqk 15/10/2026 qoN 14/11/2026 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.
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Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..
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Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.
You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there. Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.
There can be a willingness to let something go that has been a personal priority but doesn’t fit well with someone else. It will be more important to establish underlying stability in situations involving others. This can be temporary as other opportunities to focus on your wishes will arise next year from January to April. Patience can pay off.
Something needs to be put into place once and for all so that you know what needs to be spent rather than other things coming up all the time. Whatever you do now can create changes that may not be fully implemented until next year, between January and April. You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.
The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.
There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step. There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.
Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage. New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.
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New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.
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It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through.
New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity. This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.
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Packed event highlights practical priori- foundation for the long-term recreation ties for growth, infrastructure, healthcare, planning our growing community needs.” recreation and a more responsive City Hall Driessen said the focus for the next four Abbotsford Voice officially launched into years should be on turning that groundthe 2026 municipal campaign season work into tangible results. Wednesday evening before a packed room of supporters and community members, “Abbotsford is growing, and the next four years will require us to keep pace with standing room only at the back, as with that growth,” said Driessen. “That Patricia Driessen, Carmen Fast Hollett means continuing to invest in the roads, and Kristy Mills outlined their priorities sidewalks, drainage, parks and recreation for Abbotsford’s next four years. facilities our families rely on, while makThe evening was emceed by Gerri Charles, ing sure new development is thoughtful a long-time Abbotsford business owner and strengthens the communities we and community leader, and featured each already have. We need to plan ahead, not candidate sharing her vision for the city play catch-up.” and the specific areas where she believes Driessen said the strength of Abbotsford the next Council needs to focus. Voice is also in the different experience The event marked the next stage of Ab- each candidate brings to the team. botsford Voice’s campaign, moving from “I know City Hall,” said Driessen. “But introducing the three candidates and their Carmen knows business, education, enshared values to outlining specific priori- trepreneurship and the arts. Kristy brings ties and actions for Abbotsford’s future. leadership in healthcare, experience building teams, and a deep understanding of Patricia Driessen: Plan ahead, not play the needs of families in our community.” catch-up Carmen Fast Hollett: Making City Hall an Patricia Driessen, who is seeking re- active partner election after serving four years on Abbotsford City Council, said Abbotsford Carmen Fast Hollett said businesses, has accomplished important work during residents and community organizations the current term, but the community’s should experience City Hall as a partner continued growth means the next Council focused on finding solutions. must be prepared to keep pace. “I want businesses to see our town as “We’ve taken major steps to make Abbots- a great place to invest, grow and create ford safer and more resilient, including jobs because they know that City Hall is securing historic grant funding for flood an active partner in their success, not a protection and continuing to advance the roadblock,” said Fast Hollett. Sumas Prairie Flood Mitigation strategy,” She said that means making municipal said Driessen. “We’ve approved thousands processes easier to navigate. of new residential units while beginning to modernize our development application “That means making it easier to navigate process. We’ve invested in parks and com- permits and approvals, improving community spaces, expanded our Canada Day munication, and looking for new ways to celebrations, launched a new arts and cul- remove unnecessary barriers for the peoture grant program, and laid an important ple who Continued on Page- 32
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Thank you Sav Dhaliwal, Welcome Kiran Singh DMnvfd sYv DflIvfl, jI afeIaF ikrn isMG Twenty-four years ago, in November K i r a n 2002, Sav Dhaliwal contested and won S ingh, a the city council election in Burnaby, long-time Canada, becoming the first person r e s i d e n t of Punjabi origin to be elected to the of BurnaBurnaby City Council. Dhaliwal’s by, is now journey over the past two and a half r u n n i n g for City decades on the Burnaby City CounC o u n cil has been marked by new ideas, cil under advocacy for the downtrodden, and the bangreat enthusiasm. Born and raised in ner of the Punjab within a farming family—and B u r n a b y accustomed to hard work since child- C i t i z e n s hood—Dhaliwal is not running in the Association to represent the people 2026 elections. “After 24 years on of Burnaby. By profession, Singh Burnaby City Council, I hope my work has been a CBC journalist and comreflects the importance of serving lo- munications expert, and has served the people of this province for nearly cally,” said Dhaliwal. a decade. Singh, who won several This does not mean that he will cease national and provincial awards for his to be active in Burnaby’s politics. reporting, is credited with bringing Dhaliwal is fielding a new candidate about changes to various laws and under his leadership so that the Punjabi bylaws of the B.C. government and and Indian communities in Burnaby do cities such as Vancouver and not feel the absence of a representative Surrey. Singh also received the King who speaks their language. Charles Coronation Award from MP “I’m pleased to declare my support for Randeep Sarai for his contributions to Kiran Singh, candidate for Burnaby journalism and social service. Council. Through his work as a news “I am fully confident that I will live reporter and producer, he’s gained up to the high standards set by Sav a strong understanding of the issues Dhaliwal. I also hope to receive the facing Burnaby residents. I believe community’s support in these elections Kiran will bring principled, effective so that I can listen to the concerns of leadership to the council table,” said Burnaby residents and help find solutions for them,” Singh said. Dhaliwal.
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Vijay wants to escape red flag box
Actor Vijay Varma is ready to leave his familiar “red flag” image behind, admitting that he is tired of being repeatedly associated with morally grey and complicated characters on screen. Known for performances in films and shows such as Darlings, Dahaad and Pink, Varma has often found himself playing characters whose intentions and actions are far from straightforward.The actor recently reacted to being introduced as the “biggest red flag on screen” at an event hosted by content creator Dolly Singh. While the tag has become closely associated with his screen persona, Varma made it clear that he would like audiences to see him in different shades. “I just want a different colour, man. I’m sick of this red flag green flag,” he said, expressing his desire to explore roles that offer something beyond his established image. His latest appearance in Lust Stories 3 gave him an opportunity to do exactly that. Varma plays a character who is surprisingly oblivious to the signals around him, a departure from the perceptive and intense personalities he has portrayed before. “I like the guy because he just doesn’t get any hint,” Varma said, adding that playing someone who misses obvious cues felt refreshing after portraying characters who “get too many hints.” With a willingness to experiment, Varma appears keen to add new colours to his evolving filmography.
Shehnaaz’s career lesson Shehnaaz Gill is looking at her Bollywood journey with a more critical eye, admitting that some of her early career choices were made in haste. The popularity she gained with Bigg Boss 13 opened doors to Hindi cinema, but she now feels that the roles she chose did not always allow her to show what she could do as an actor. “You can say that I picked up projects in haste initially. I didn't do impactful roles. If I had done that, people would see me with a different perspective,” Shehnaaz says, acknowledging that she was too quick while choosing scripts. She
believes the experience has taught her an important lesson about being selective. For Shehnaaz, a film should offer an actor something meaningful to perform. “There should be something for you to do in a film. If there is nothing, then it’s pointless,” she says, adding that audiences should not feel disappointed after buying a ticket to watch her. Her debut Hindi film, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, remains a project she does not regret. She recalls Salman Khan advising her to take up more impactful roles afterwards. Now, Shehnaaz says she has become more mature and less easily available, choosing quality and substance over simply being seen on screen.
Disha refuses Vedika finds her feet in industry to be boxed in
A decade into her Bollywood journey, Disha Patani is looking beyond the image that audiences have come to associate with her. As she steps into the next phase of her career, the actor wants to move away from being defined by a particular kind of role and explore characters that demand more from her as a performer. Patani, who made her Bollywood debut with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, says her journey has been one of constant learning. From understanding how a film set works and facing the camera for the first time to becoming more confident in her craft, she believes the biggest transformation has happened within herself. Now, she wants that growth to reflect in her choices. Patani is particularly interested in characters where glamour or physicality takes a back seat and the personality of the character drives the story. Psychological dramas, characterdriven thrillers and challenging action roles are among the genres she hopes to explore. "I don't want to be defined by one particular kind of role or image," she says. For Patani, staying curious is equally important. She does not want confidence to become complacency and believes every new character should bring a fresh challenge. As she begins her second decade in films, the actor appears determined to take greater risks and let her performances, rather than a fixed image, define her.
Vedika Pinto is entering a new phase in her acting journey, one where recognition is gradually giving way to something she has long wanted: the freedom to choose the stories she wants to tell. Her portrayal of Sudha in Musafir Cafe has earned appreciation for its warmth, vulnerability and emotional depth, giving the actress a stronger sense of belonging in the industry. For Vedika, that feeling is deeply personal. Reflecting on her journey, she revealed that she once told her parents she would feel she had truly found a place in the industry when she had scripts to choose from. Today, that moment has arrived. “There are very exciting things on the table and I don't want to jinx them by mentioning them now! I am proud to state that I would always tell my parents, ‘I will feel I have a place in the
industry as soon as I have scripts to read!’ The bachpanwali Vedika is very happy now because every day there is a new story, and I have to decide which one is right for me,” she said. Vedika will reprise Sudha in Musafir Cafe Season 2 and is also part of Dharma Productions’ upcoming film with Lakshya. With multiple stories coming her way, she is now embracing the opportunity to choose with greater confidence.
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently opened up about the struggles he faced when he was trying to establish himself in the Hindi film industry.He revealed that his height and facial features were once considered obstacles to getting work.The veteran actor shared the candid anecdote during an interaction on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18.Explaining that his nowiconic hairstyle was, in fact, was one of the criticisms he faced in his early years. The conversation began when contestant Vinamra, whose grandfather was a film distributor, recalled how Amitabh's signature long sideburns and hairstyle had become synonymous with his star image.Responding to the observation, Amitabh revealed that the look had a rather unexpected origin. Recalling his early days in cinema, Big B said, "Sir, when I entered films in the beginning, producers would tell me two things while considering me for work, that I was very tall, so no heroine would work with me, and secondly, that my face was very small. So, to fill it out, I grew my hair and let it grow up to my temples so that my face would look fuller." For the uninitiated, Amitabh made his acting debut with Saat Hindustani in 1969. Despite receiving recognition for his early performances, he went through a difficult phase before his breakthrough.
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¡√Ò∆¡Â Á∂ È∂Û∂ ¡Â∂ ÁÓÁ≈ ¡À’ÙÈ ”Â∂ «˜¡≈Á≈ ˜Ø «ÁºÂ≈ ‹≈ «‘≈ ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ Óπº÷ Ù»«‡≥◊ ¡ÍzÀÒ B@BF Á∂ ¡ºË «Úº⁄ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ «Úº⁄ Ù∞» ‘ج∆ √∆Õ «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á, ◊Ø∂◊≈˙∫ «Úº⁄ F ‘¯«Â¡ª Á∂ Ù«‚¿±Ò ÁΩ≈È Úº‚∂ ÍºË ”Â∂ ¡À’ÙÈ √∆È, Ì∆Û Ú≈Ò∂ √∆È ¡Â∂ ¡Î◊≈«È√Â≈È Á∂ «¬º’ «Í≥‚ Á≈ √Àµ‡ ω≈ ’∂ Ù»«‡≥◊ ’∆Â∆ ◊¬∆ √∆Õ √Â≥Ï «Úº⁄ Ò◊Ì◊ A@ «ÁȪ Ò¬∆ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ «Úº⁄ ÒÛ≈¬∆ Á∂ √∆È Ò¬∆ «ÚÙ∂Ù «Â¡≈∆¡ª Ú∆ ‘ج∆¡ª √ÈÕ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È ‡ÀÒ∆«Ú˜È ÙØ¡ “«Ïº◊ ÏΩ√ B@” È≈Ò-È≈Ò ¡≈͉∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ Ú⁄ÈϺËÂ≈Úª ˘ Í»≈ ’ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡≈͉∂ ∞fi«∂ Ú¡ª Á∂ Ï≈Ú‹»Á, ¿∞‘ «ÈË≈ √Óª √∆Ó≈ Á∂ ¡≥Á «ÎÒÓ ˘ Í»≈ ’È Ò¬∆ ’≥Ó ’ ‘∂ ‘ÈÕ Ù»«‡≥◊ Í»∆ ‘؉ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á, «ÎÒÓ Á∆ ‡∆Ó ÍØ√‡-Íz‚ Ø ’ÙÈ Á≈ ’≥Ó Ù∞» ’∂◊∆Õ «ÁÒ ≈‹» Á∂ ÍzØ‚’ÙÈ ‘≈¿±√, Ùz∆ ÚÀ∫’‡∂ÙÚ «’z¬∂ÙȘ Á∂ ¡Ë∆È Ï‰≈¬∆ ◊¬∆, «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ ÈÔÈÂ≈≈, ‹À’∆ Ù≈Î, ¡«Ú≥Á √Ú≈Ó∆, ≈‘∞Ò Á∂Ú, Ø«È ≈¬∂ ¡Â∂ √∆Ó≈ «ÏÙÚ≈√ Ú∆ Óπº÷ ̱«Ó’≈Úª «Úº⁄ ‘È¢
AB ¡◊√Â, AIIE ˘ Óπ≥Ϭ∆ «Ú⁄ ‹ÈÓ∆ √≈≈ ¡Ò∆ ı≈È «¯ÒÓ∆ Í«Ú≈ È≈Ò √Ï≥Ë º÷Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞√ Á∂ «ÍÂ≈ √À¯ ¡Ò∆ ı≈È ¡Â∂ Óª ¡≥«ÓzÂ≈ «√≥ÿ ÁØÚ∂∫ ‘∆ «‘≥Á∆ «√È∂Ó≈ Á∂ ‹≈‰∂ͤ≈‰∂ ’Ò≈’≈ ‘ÈÕ ¡«‹‘∂ Í«Ú≈ «Ú⁄ ÍÒ∆ √≈≈ Ò¬∆ «¯ÒÓª Á∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ ’Á∂ ¡‰‹≈‰∆ ‹◊∑≈ È‘∆∫ √∆, Í ¿∞√ È∂ ¡≈͉∆ ÍÛ∑≈¬∆ ˘ Ú∆ Í»∆ ◊≥Ì∆Â≈ È≈Ò «Ò¡≈Õ √≈≈ È∂ ÓπÏ ≥ ¬∆ Á∂ Ë∆»Ì≈¬∆ ¡≥Ï≈È∆ «¬≥‡ÈÀÙÈÒ √’»Ò «Ú⁄ ÍÛ∑≈¬∆ ’∆Â∆ ¡Â∂ «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ¡Ó∆’≈ Á∆ ’ØÒÏ ß ∆¡≈ Ô»È∆Ú«√‡∆ ÂØ∫ «¬«Â‘≈√ ¡Â∂ ÍØÒ∆‡∆’Ò √≈«¬≥√ Á∆ «√º«÷¡≈ ‘≈√Ò ’∆Â∆Õ ÍÛ∑≈¬∆ ÁΩ≈È ‘∆ ¿∞√ ˘ ¡«‘√≈√ ‘Ø«¬¡≈ «’ ¿∞√ Á≈ «ÁÒ ¡Á≈’≈∆ Á∆ ÁπÈ∆¡≈ «Ú⁄ Úº√Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ÷À, ¿∞√ È∂ «¯ÒÓª «Ú⁄ ’∆¡ ω≈¿∞‰ Á≈ ¯À√Ò≈ ’∆Â≈Õ «ÁÒ⁄√Í ◊ºÒ ‘À «’ «‹√ ’∞Û∆ Á∂ √’»Ò «Ú⁄ ͺ÷∂ ”Â∂ ¯∂«Ú’ØÒ √πº‡‰ Á∂ «’º√∂ ⁄⁄≈ «Ú⁄ ‘∂, ¿∞√ È∂ ¡º◊∂ ⁄ºÒ ’∂ ¡≈͉∆ «Ó‘È ¡Â∂ ¡È∞Ù≈√È Á∂ ÁÓ ”Â∂ Úº‚∂ ÍÁ∂ º’ Á≈ √¯ ÂÀ¡ ’∆Â≈Õ ¿∞√ Á∆ ’‘≈‰∆ Áº√Á∆ ‘À «’ «˜≥Á◊∆ «Ú⁄ Ù≈Â∆ ‘؉≈ ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∂ ‡∆⁄∂ ÍzÂ∆ ◊≥Ì∆ ‘؉≈, ÁØÚ∂∫ ◊ºÒª «¬’º·∆¡ª ‘Ø √’Á∆¡ª ‘ÈÕ √≈≈ È∂ B@AH «Ú⁄ «¯ÒÓ “’∂Á≈È≈Ê” È≈Ò Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ «Ú⁄ ’ÁÓ º«÷¡≈Õ ¿∞√∂ √≈Ò ¿∞√ Á∆ Á»‹∆ «¯ÒÓ “«√≥Ï≈” Ú∆ «Ò∆˜ ‘ج∆Õ «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á “ÒÚ ¡≈‹ ’Ò”, “’∞Ò∆ ÈßÏ A”, “¡Â≥◊∆ ∂”, “◊À√Ò≈¬∆‡”, “˜≈ ‘‡ ’∂ ˜≈ Ï⁄ ’∂”, “Ó‚ ÓπÏ≈’”, “¡À ÚÂÈ Ó∂∂ ÚÂÈ”, “√’≈¬∆ ÎØ√”, “ÓÀ‡Ø... «¬È «ÁÈØ∫”, “ÍÂÈ∆ ÍÂÈ∆ ¡Ω ÚØ B” «‹‘∆¡ª «¯ÒÓª ˜∆¬∂ √≈≈ È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ’∆¡ «Ú⁄ ’¬∆ Â∑ª Á∂ «’Á≈ «ÈÌ≈¬∂Õ ‹ÒÁ ‘∆ ¿∞‘ «¯ÒÓ “¿∞‚?Â≈ Â∆” «Ú⁄ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆Õ √≈≈ Á∂ ’∆¡ «Ú⁄ √¯ÒÂ≈ Á∂ È≈Ò ¿∞Â≈¡-⁄Û∑≈¡ Ú∆ ¡≈¬∂, Í ¿∞√ Á∆ ⁄πÒÏπÒ∆ ¡Â∂ ‘≈˜‹Ú≈Ï∆ ¿∞√ ˘ Ï≈’∆ «√Â≈«¡ª ÂØ∫ Úº÷∆ ͤ≈‰ «Á≥Á∆Õ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∂ «¯ÒÓ∆ Í«Ú≈, ÍÛ∑≈¬∆, «Îº‡ÈÀµ√ ¡Â∂ «Èº‹∆ ‹«Ï¡ª ”Â∂ ÷πºÒ∑ ’∂ ◊ºÒ ’Á∆ ‘ÀÕ Ù≈«¬Á «¬‘Ø ’≈È ‘À «’ ÁÙ’ª ˘ ¿∞√ Á≈ «Ú¡’«ÂºÂÚ
ÍÁ∂ ÂØ ∫ Ï≈‘ Ú∆ ¡≈’«Ù ’Á≈ ‘ÀÕ √≈≈ Á≈ Í«‘≈Ú≈ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ ⁄⁄≈ «Ú⁄ «‘≥Á≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ”Â∂ ¿∞‘ ’«‘≥Á∆ ‘À, ‡zª√Í؇ (Í≈Ú’Ω Ó ) ⁄Ø ‰ Á≈ ¯≈«¬Á≈È∞’√≈È ÁØÚ∫∂ ‘∞Á ≥ ≈ ‘À ÓÀ ˘ Õ ‹ÁØ ∫ Â∞ √ ∆∫ ÓÀ ˘ Í«‘Ò∆, Á»‹∆ ¡Â∂ Â∆‹∆ Ú≈ Ú∆ «ÓÒØ◊∂, ¿∞ÁØ∫ Ù≈«¬Á ÓÀ˘ Í√≥Á È≈ ’Ø, Í ‹∂ Â∞√∆∫ ⁄ΩÊ∆ Ú≈ «ÓÒØ, ª ¡√∆∫ ÁØ√ ω ‹≈Úª◊∂Õ Ó∂≈ ¡≥Á «¬’ «ÎÒ‡ «√√‡Ó ‘À, «‹√ «Ú⁄ ÓÀ˘ Í√≥Á ’È Ò¬∆ Â∞‘≈˘ Ó∂∂ È≈Ò ⁄≈ Ú≈ «ÓÒ‰≈ ˜»∆ ‘À, «’¿π∫«’ Í«‘Ò∆¡ª «Â≥È Ú≈ Â∞√∆∫ ÓÀ˘ Í√≥Á ‘∆ È‘∆∫ ’È Ú≈Ò∂Õ ¿∞√ È∂ ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈, Í«‘Ò∆, Á»‹∆ ¡Â∂ Â∆‹∆ Ú≈ ¿∞‘ ’«‘≥Á≈ ‘À, ÏÛ∆ ¡‹∆Ï ‘À «¬‘Õ ¿∞‘ ’«‘≥Á∂ ‘È, «¬‘ ª ’∞fi Ú∆ ÏØÒÁ∆ ‘À, Í ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞‘ ⁄ΩÊ∆ Ú≈ «ÓÒÁ≈ ‘À, ª ’«‘≥Á≈ ‘À, «ÁÒ √≈¯ ‘À ’∞Û∆ Á≈Õ Âª Ó∂∂ È≈Ò «ÓÒ‰ Ú≈«Ò¡ª ˘ «¬È∑ª ÍÛ≈Úª ÂØ∫ Òßÿ‰≈ ÍÀ∫Á≈ ‘À, Í «¬‘ √º⁄ ‘À «’ Í«‘Ò∆-Á»‹∆ ÓπÒ≈’≈ «Ú⁄ ÒØ’ª ˘ Í√øÁ È‘ƒ ¡≈™Á∆¢
√≈≈ ¡Ò∆ ı≈È ÍÛ∑≈¬∆ ”⁄ Ú∆ Â∂˜ ¡Â∂ Ù≈ª ”⁄ Ú∆
Ï∂’≈ «ÎÒÓª È‘∆∫ ’È∆¡ª ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆ ¡Ó∆Ù≈ ͇∂Ò
¡Ó∆Ù≈ ͇∂Ò √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ ’≈¯∆ ¡À’«‡Ú «‘≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞‘ ¡’√ ¡≈͉∆ ≈¬∂ √ªfi∆ ’È Á∂ È≈Ò-È≈Ò ÎÀȘ È≈Ò ◊ºÒÏ≈ ’Á∆ ‘À ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ È≈Ò ‹∞Û∂ ¡Í‚∂‡ Ú∆ «Á≥Á∆ «‘≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ «Ú⁄ ¿∞√ È∂ ÎÀȘ Á∂ ’¬∆ √Ú≈Òª Á∂ ÷πÒ º ∑ ’∂ ‹Ú≈Ï «ÁºÂÕ∂ «¬√ ÁΩ≈È ¿∞√ È∂ «ÎÒÓª Á∂ ÍzÓÙ Ø È ÁΩ≈È ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆¡ª Á∆ Úº‚∆ ‡∆Ó Á∂ ÷⁄∂ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ √Ú≈Ò ¿∞·≈¬∂, ı≈√ ’ ’∂ ¿∞√ √Ó∂∫ ‹ÁØ∫ «¬√ Á≈ Ì∞◊Â≈È Íz«Ø ‚¿±√ ’Á∂ ‘ÈÕ «¬’ ÎÀÈ È∂ ¡Ó∆Ù≈ ÂØ∫ Í㮧 ¤¡≈ «’ ’∆ Íz«Ø ‚¿±√ Á∂ ÷⁄∂ ”Â∂ √‡≈√ Á≈ Úº‚∆ ‡∆Ó È≈Ò ÿ∞Ó ≥ ‰≈ √‘∆ ‘À? «¬√ Á∂ ‹Ú≈Ï «Ú⁄ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ““’¬∆ Î∆Ó∂Ò ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆¡ª ¡≈͉∂ √‡≈‚Ó ˘ √Ú∆’≈ È‘∆∫ ’ Í≈ ‘∆¡ªÕ «ÎÒÓª Á∂ ÍzÓØÙÈ ÁΩ≈È ¿∞È∑ª Á∆ ‡∆Ó Á≈ ÷⁄≈ ÍzØ«‚¿±√ ⁄πº’Á∂ ‘È ¡Â∂ ’¬∆ Ú≈ «¬‘ ÷⁄≈ ¿∞È∑ª Á∆ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ Í«‘Ò∂ «ÁÈ Á∆ ’ÒÀ’ÙÈ ÂØ∫ Ú∆ «˜¡≈Á≈ ‘∞≥Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ¿∞Ó∆Á ‘À «’ ¿∞‘ ¡≈͉∆ ؘ≈È≈ Á∆ «˜≥Á◊∆ «Ú⁄ Ú∆ «¬≥È∆ ‘∆ Úº‚∆ ‡∆Ó Á∂ È≈Ò «‘‰◊∆¡ª, ¿∞‘ Ú∆ «ÏȪ «’√∂ ÍzØ«‚¿±√ Á∂ ÷⁄∂ ⁄π’ º Õ∂ ”” ‘≈ˇª«’, ¡Ó∆Ù≈ È∂ ¡≈͉∆ ÍØ√‡ «Ú⁄ «’√∂ Ú∆ ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆ Á≈ Ȫ È‘∆∫ «Ò¡≈Õ «¬’ ‘Ø ÎÀÈ È∂ ¡Ó∆Ù≈ ÂØ∫ Íπº«¤¡≈ «’ ’∆ ¿∞√ È∂ ’ج∆ ÈÚª Íz≈‹À’‡ √≈¬∆È ’∆Â≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ”Â∂ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ““ÓÀ∫ ¡«‹‘∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª Á≈ «‘º√≈ È‘∆∫ ωÈ≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∆, «‹È∑ª «Ú⁄ “«¬’ Á∂ È≈Ò «¬’ Îz∆” Ú◊≈ ¡≈¯ ‘ØÚ∂ ¡Â∂ «‡’‡ Á∆ ’∆Ó II ∞ͬ∂ ‘ØÚ,∂ ¿∞‘ Ú∆ «Ò∆˜ Á∂ Í«‘Ò∂ ‘∆ «ÁÈÕ ÓÀ∫ ’∞fi √≈Òª «Ú⁄ «¬’ Ú≈ “◊Á” Ú◊∆ «ÎÒÓ ’È≈ Í√≥Á ’ª◊∆, Ï‹≈¬∂ «¬√ Á∂ «’ Ï∂’≈ Á∆¡ª «ÎÒÓª «Ú⁄ ’≥Ó ’ ’∂ ¡≈͉≈ √Óª ÏÏ≈Á ’ªÕ ¡Â∂ ÓÀ˘ Òº◊Á≈ ‘À «’ Ï≈’√ ¡≈«Î√ ”Â∂ ÓπÛ ËÓ≈Ò Ó⁄≈¿∞‰ Á≈ √Óª Ï‘∞ ‹ÒÁ∆ ¡≈Ú∂◊≈Õ””
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√≥◊∆ ÈΩ‹Ú≈Ȫ ˘ ÷∞Á ˘ Á√≈¿∞‰ Á∆ ‹◊∑≈ «Á≥ÁÀ: «‘Ó≈È Ô≈Ó≈‘≈ «Ó¿±«˜’ «¬≥‚∆¡≈ È∂ «‡z«È‡∆ ’≈Ò‹ Òß ‚ È Á∂ √«‘ÔØ ◊ È≈Ò “Ô≈Ó≈‘≈ ‡∆Ș Ω’ B@BF-«Á ÏÀ‡Ò ¡≈¯ ÏÀ∫‚˜” Á∂ ◊z∫À ‚ «ÎÈ≈Ò∂ Á≈ √¯ÒÂ≈ͻڒ √Ó≈ÍÈ ’∆Â≈Õ «¬√ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ √Ó≈◊Ó Á≈ ¡≈ÔØ‹È ÏÀ∫◊Ò∞» Á∂ Íz√ À ‡∆‹ √À∫‡ ¯≈ Íz¯≈«Ó≥◊ ¡≈‡√ «Ú÷∂ ’∆Â≈ «◊¡≈Õ «¬√ Óπ’≈ÏÒ∂ ”⁄ «Ó˜ØÓ Á∂ «È¿±‘≈¯ «¬≥◊«ÒÙ Ó∆‚∆¡Ó √’»Ò Á∂ “«È¿±‘≈¯ √’»Ò ÏÀ∫‚” È∂ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ ÍzÁÙÈ ’«Á¡ª Ô≈Ó≈‘≈ ‡∆Ș Ω’ B@BF Á∂ ‹∂± ‘؉ Á≈ «ıÂ≈Ï ¡≈͉∂ Ȫ ’∆Â≈Õ Ô≈Ó≈‘≈ «Ó¿± « ˜’ «¬≥ ‚ ∆¡≈ Á∂ Ïz ª ‚ ¡≥Ï√ À ‚ ¡Â∂ ÓÙ‘» √≥◊∆Â’≈ ¬∂. ¡≈. «‘Ó≈È È∂ «’‘≈, ““√≥◊∆ ÈΩ‹Ú≈Ȫ ˘ ı∞Á ˘ Á√≈¿∞‰ Á∆ ‹◊∑≈ «Á≥Á≈ ‘À, ¡Â∂ ‡∆Ș Ω’ Ú◊∂ Ó≥⁄ ¿∞√ Íz◊‡≈Ú∂ ˘ «¬’ «Ï‘Â∆È ÍÒ∂‡¯≈Ó ÍzÁ≈È ’Á∂ ‘ÈÕ Íz«ÂÌ≈Ù≈Ò∆ ÏÀ∫‚ª ˘ «¬’º·∂ ¡≈¿πªÁ∂, ‹˘È È≈Ò Í∂Ù’≈∆ «Á≥Á∂ ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ Úº÷∆ ͤ≈‰ ˘ √≥◊∆ ”⁄ «Ò¡≈¿πªÁ∂ Á∂÷‰≈ Ï‘∞ Ù≈ÈÁ≈ «‘≈Õ ÓÀ∫ √≈∂ Î≈¬∆È«Ò√‡ª ˘ ÚË≈¬∆ «Á≥Á≈ ‘ª ¡Â∂ ¿∞Ó∆Á ’Á≈ ‘ª «’ «¬‘ ‹Ï≈ ¿∞È∑ª ˘ «√º÷Á∂ «‘‰, ⁄È≈ÂÓ’ ω∂ «‘‰ ¡Â∂ ¡≈͉∆ √≥◊∆Â’ ͤ≈‰ «Ú’«√ ’È Ò¬∆ Íz«∂ Â
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that developers and builders actually want invest in our local economy,” she said. to work with,” said Mills. “When businesses succeed, Abbotsford She also called for recreation investments succeeds.” that serve residents of all ages while creatFast Hollett also identified recreation and ing opportunities to host tournaments and arts and culture as important areas for attract visitors, families and economic activity. future investment. “Our recreational facilities have fallen “Investing in the things that bring us tobehind, and we have some catching up to gether, and doing them well, has to remain do,” said Fast Hollett. “Investing in these a priority,” said Mills. spaces must be a priority for the next Different strengths. One shared commitCouncil so that Abbotsford residents have ment. more opportunities to connect and thrive.” While the three candidates bring different She also called for changes to the City’s professional backgrounds and life experievent permitting process. ences, they said their shared values and “We have a vibrant arts and cultural land- commitment to Abbotsford are what bring scape, and the City can help by modern- the team together. izing event facilities and simplifying the “We believe in listening before leading, permitting process,” said Fast Hollett. spending responsibly and focusing on “Speeding up that process would help what matters most.” said Driessen. “And artists and organizers spend less time on most importantly, we believe in working bureaucracy and more time bringing great together.” events to our community.” The team said its goal is not simply to hold Kristy Mills: Growing this city on purpose seats at City Hall, but to bring compleKristy Mills said her roots in Abbotsford mentary experience and a clear focus to and her experience as a healthcare leader the decisions ahead. have shaped how she thinks about the “We bring different experiences and differfuture of the community. ent strengths, but we share the same com“There are important links between health- mitment to Abbotsford,” said Driessen. care and city planning that don’t get said Fast Hollett said the team is focused on enough: the city you live in shapes the preserving what makes Abbotsford special health you have,” said Mills. “Clean and accessible water sources. Safe streets. while preparing for the future. Parks and green space to gather in. Chil- “Most of all, I want Abbotsford to remain dren and seniors in programs and sports. a place in which families can put down These aren’t ‘nice to have’ sitting outside roots, feel connected to their neighbours, the healthcare conversation, they are the and be proud to call home,” she said. healthcare conversation.” Mills said she is ready to bring her leaderMills said her professional experience ship experience to the Council table. has also taught her the importance of persistence, evidence, advocacy and team- “There’s a lot of work ahead,” said Mills. work when tackling difficult challenges. “But my experience leading teams, Lessons she believes apply equally to balancing hard priorities, and working alongside people from every walk of life municipal leadership. has taught me one thing: the best outcomes She pointed to the growing pressure on happen when people listen to each other Abbotsford’s recreation facilities as an and work together.” example of where the City needs to think “That’s the kind of leadership I believe differently. Abbotsford deserves — and that’s why “Registering for swimming lessons can Patricia, Carmen and I are ready to step feel like an Olympic-level competition,” up and serve.” said Mills. “Our sports associations are having to choose which age groups even Abbotsford Voice will continue meetget access to a facility. We’ve outgrown ing with residents, attending community events and sharing its priorities in the our capacity for a while now.” lead-up to the October 17, 2026 municipal Mills said Abbotsford is at a turning point election. and needs to be intentional about how it Residents can learn more about the cangrows. didates and Abbotsford Voice’s priorities “I want Abbotsford to grow on purpose at www.abbotsfordvoice.ca with housing that strengthens the livability of our neighbourhoods, and a City Hall Your City. Your Voice. Your Council.
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Pam Alexis for Abbotsford - Mission
aYbtsPorz-imÈn qoN NDP AumIdvfr pYm aYilkiss nUM vot pfE Your Community Voice Your seat at the table
Advanced Polls Open: agfAUN voitMg 18 qoN 23 sqMbr qwk svyry Sept. 18-23 8am - 8pm 8 vjy qoN rfq 8 vjy qwk KuwlHI rhygI.
Vote at Sikh Gudwara Temple 32086 Lougheed HWY, Mission
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for Abbotsford School Trustee
for Abbotsford School Trustee
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Vote Saturday, October 17, 2026 Advance Voting October 7, 10, & 11, 2026
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The Patrika
Friday, October 16th, 2026
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In loving memory of Legend
Nasib Kaur Dial With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Legend Nasib Kaur Dial, beloved wife of Late Harbans Singh Dial of Village Kot Pallian, at the extraordinary age of 113 years. She came to Canada in 1981 and made Abbotsford her home. Blessed with a remarkably long life, she leaves behind a cherished legacy of love, wisdom, and family memories spanning generations.
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June 1913 – October 2026 For more information call: Dilawar Dial: 778-549-0064 | Mandeep Dial: 778-345-7867
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Friday, October 16th, 2026
ABBOTSFORD, CITY COUNCIL 2026
VOTE October 17
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