March 28, 2025

The governments of Canada and British Columbia finalize an agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund

The governments of Canada and British Columbia have finalized an agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The agreement provides $250 million in federal funding over five years for Phase 1 of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant project to enable more homes and improve densification. The funding is an equal cost match of the Province’s contribution toward the project in 2023 and helps secure the funding required for phase one of the project. The funding will support the Metro Vancouver Regional District to improve the facility for the health and safety of the residents in Metro Vancouver and the surrounding coastal waters.

Thanks to this ambitious partnership, the Province is also working on extending the existing in-stream protection for housing projects that are subject to Metro Vancouver’s DCCs. These measures provide homebuilders with greater certainty and reduce financial pressures by lowering project costs, which keeps homes more affordable for people.

Provincial secondary-suite pilot program update

In reaching this agreement, the governments of Canada and British Columbia negotiated terms that better support communities across the province. These terms are designed to pave the way for the construction of more homes for people, as well as support infrastructure investments to address the growing population of the province.

The terms include actions to reduce upfront costs for homebuilders that assist in paying for essential infrastructure. The Province is intending to change the installment payment timing of development cost charges (DCCs) that will give homebuilders more time to pay. It will in turn make life more affordable and help build more homes, faster.

The Province is also considering providing an avenue for local governments to waive DCCs for non-market homes within market housing projects, which could encourage the development of more affordable housing. This change would apply provincewide, helping local governments secure additional affordable housing options in their communities, making housing more accessible for people. The Province will share more details when this work is finalized.

These measures are part of B.C.’s work to support growth in a balanced way to help more homes get built and address key infrastructure needs during uncertain financial times.

The remainder of the $590-million allocation to B.C. will be redirected to the direct delivery stream under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.

Due to uncertain financial times, and with the federal government committing to implement a similar program, the Province’s pilot secondary-suite incentive program will no longer be accepting applications after March 30, 2025.

Funds allocated from this program will go toward other existing and future BC Housing programs and services aimed at delivering more affordable homes for people, including BC Builds.

“As we face uncertain economic conditions and an unpredictable tariff situation with the United States, we’re making sure we deliver the best value for people,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “With the federal government committing to deliver a national secondary-suite program, we are ensuring that we are not duplicating programs so we can use those funds for other programs that give people more housing options.”

Announced in 2023, the three-year pilot program was designed to provide assistance in the form of a forgivable loan to eligible homeowners who build a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on their property.

In 2024, the federal government announced the intention to launch a similar program, the Canada secondary-suite loan program, enabling homeowners to access low-interest loans of up to $80,000 to add a secondary suite. Homeowners in B.C. who are interested in developing a secondary suite may have the opportunity to apply for loans through the federal program when it is launched. Applicants who have started the process with the provincial secondarysuite incentive program and who have received all necessary permits and cost estimates will be able to submit their application until March 30, 2025.

BC Housing will continue to work with approved applicants to process committed funds, register forgivable mortgages and carry out loan forgiveness over the coming years.

The Province is continuing to focus on creating affordable housing and initiatives that address the housing needs of British Columbians. Since 2017, the Province has nearly 92,000 homes delivered or underway, with actions underway to help deliver thousands more.

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Advancing the relationship on emergency management with the First Nations Leadership Council, Government of Canada, and Government of British Columbia

From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/ indigenous-services-canada/ news/2025/03/advancing-the-relationship-on-emergency-management-with-the-first-nationsleadership-council-government-ofcanada-and-government-of-britishcolumbia.html

The First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and the B.C. Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness have been working together to advance the development of a new Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement that reflects the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in British Columbia.

The negotiation of this new agreement marks a significant milestone and recognizes First Nations as full

and equal partners and provides a level of self-determination and control over emergency management services in their communities.

On March 20, 2025, the First Nations Leadership Council, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, and the Honourable Kelly Greene, British Columbia’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, announced the completion of the Phase I negotiations. Achievements made in Phase I will bring immediate enhancements to emergency management funding and capacity for First Nations across British Columbia.

Examples of enhancements under Phase I include:

new funding of $2.5 million from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

to establish 34 new emergency management program coordinator positions in high risk communities, in addition to the 14 existing positions already working in First Nations communities;

co-developing a risk-based funding approach;

confirming ISC funding of $2.8 million a year to support the 31 remaining eligible structural mitigation projects identified in the 2022 report by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada on Emergency Management in First Nations Communities; and

implementing significant improvements to the emergency response claims process to streamline procedures and ensure First Nations receive more timely reimbursements.

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Additionally, the B.C. Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness has launched the Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding program to provide direct funding to First Nations and local governments in British Columbia. This program enhances capacity to withstand and adapt to natural and climate-driven hazards such as droughts, erosion, storms, floods, landslides, and tsunamis.

Enhancements achieved in Phase I provide a foundation for Phase II and Phase III, which will further develop the British Columbia First Nations Multilateral Emergency Management Agreement. These next phases will continue to advance the goal of recognizing full First Nations jurisdiction over emergency management services in their communities.

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Permanent supportive, complex-care homes planned for Kamloops

People living with complex mentalhealth and substance-use challenges in Kamloops will soon have access to robust health and social supports in housing, with 20 new complex-care homes planned for the community.

“This project is part of our work to make communities safer for everyone by delivering real solutions to address the complex challenges people face,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “By providing a safe place to live with enhanced supports, individuals facing complex challenges can find a pathway to hope and healing.”

to people with significant health needs, including mental-health or substanceuse challenges and other health issues, such as brain injuries or mobility challenges. Teams of professionals will work with residents to provide the supports needed to maintain stable housing and improve their quality of life.

A non-profit operator will manage the building and provide support services.

Interior Health staff will provide and connect tenants to the health services they need.

The Province, through BC Housing, is proposing to build the 20 complexcare homes on a subdivided portion of a 5.5-hectare (13.5 acres) lot in the Columbia Precinct area of Kamloops. BC Housing will be partnering with a housing provider to operate the site, at 1100 Glenfair Dr., as well as Interior Health, which will provide health services to complex-care clients. The operator, not yet selected, will bring proven experience in providing support for residents and being a point of contact for neighbours. Staff will work with residents and the surrounding community on an ongoing basis to address any concerns.

“People living with substance-use challenges are often experiencing multiple concurrent challenges such as homelessness, health and mentalhealth conditions, which pose significant barriers to accessing the treatment they need,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “The new Kamloops complex-care housing project will provide comprehensive care and supports for people and will help many community members get the support they need to lead healthier lives.”

Complex-care housing provides voluntary housing and support services

“These new homes will provide muchneeded support for some of our most vulnerable residents, ensuring they have access to the care and stability they need,” said Margot Middleton, deputy mayor of Kamloops. “This project is an important step toward building a healthier, more inclusive community for everyone in Kamloops.”

Before construction can begin on a new three-storey building, one of the nine aging buildings requires demolition. BC Housing is working with its partners to develop individualized relocation plans based on personal housing needs for each of the 21 current tenants to ensure no one is displaced. Moving expenses will be covered by BC Housing.

“With dedicated health and social services in place, we’ve seen and experienced how complex-care housing supports people in communities,” said Susan Brown, president and CEO, Interior Health. “This expansion of purpose-built housing will enable us to meet the diverse needs of some of our most vulnerable community members in Kamloops.”

This site was selected for complexcare housing because of its proximity to health services, transit, shops and other amenities in the area.

First Nations continue to expand development in cleanenergy sector

Twelve First Nations throughout B.C. are receiving provincial funding to support clean-energy projects that will help their members lower energy costs and provide them access to efficient, sustainable sources of energy.

“Investing in community clean energy strengthens our energy independence, reduces reliance on power imports and creates lasting economic opportunities,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “First Nations are leaders in the clean-energy sector with innovative and diverse projects, and we look forward to continued partnership together as we create a cleaner, greener future for all British Columbians.”

The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund is providing 12 First Nations approximately $1.49 million in capacity and equity funding to develop clean-energy projects that will help provide energy options that are affordable, reduce emissions, protect the environment and bolster local economies. Projects range from installing 24 residential solar photovoltaic systems on Cayoose Creek homes to developing a comprehensive community energy plan for the Nazko First Nation.

The Yekooche First Nation will explore clean-energy opportunities in its territory, where frequent climaterelated hazards, such as wildfires and severe storms, have started to impact the local electricity supply. The Prov-

ince is providing $50,000 to help the Nation complete a prefeasibility study that will assess the viability of solar and wind power projects. The assessments will bring the Yekooche First Nation closer to having a resilient energy source, while also generating long-term employment opportunities.

“Yekooche First Nation is excited and grateful for this funding to investigate solar and wind power projects,” said Steve Nycholat, director of economic development, Yekooche First Nation.

“It will help us create a more sustainable and greener future for us and our neighbours.”

In addition to supporting the cleanenergy goals of many First Nations communities, the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund supports projects that align with the Province’s CleanBC plan, including:

- community energy plans and cleanenergy feasibility studies;

- energy efficiency projects such as heat-pump installations and improving insulation in homes; and

- clean-energy generation projects.

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2054 Hyundai Kona Electric Ultimate review: Refreshed and Renewed!

By Veeno Dewan.

The Hyundai Kona has been Canada’s strongest-selling compact crossover since its introduction in 2018. A five door, fuel efficient and tremendous value for money family transport; for 2024 it arrives with a full redesign with more advanced technology. The 2025 version arrives in a single Preferred Trim, with options packages. The Preferred adds a power sunroof, leather -look upholstery, digital key, LED interior lighting and wireless charge. The top line Ultimate version (Electric version as tested) receive a hands-free power liftgate, and all Kona models now have rear air ventilation vents. Also standard is exterior vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing electric devices to be powered by the vehicle. A sporty N-Lin Kona package is also added to the Ultimate.

The Kona Electric’s electric powertrain carries over from the lastgeneration model. A 150-kW motor and 64.80-kWh & Lithium-Ion battery power the Kona. It still makes 201 hp, with 188 lb-ft foot of torque. It is frontwheel drive (FWD) only, as it is single electric motor equipped. Also carrying over is a larger battery size -increased from 64.0 kWh to 64.8 kWh, and EV range increases from 415 km to 420.

Further good news is that on a Level 2 charger –the charging time to a full battery drops to only three hours, down from six hours and there is now a heated front-mounted charging door

for those freezing Canadian winters. To also cope with sub zero conditions, the battery also gets an improved precharging optimization for pre-conditioning heating and cooling systems.

The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric model comes in 6 trim levels, with pricing ranges from $46,499 to $52,199. The entry-level, Preferred model starts at $46,499 for the Electric: The price for the mid-range Preferred with Ultimate Package trim is $51,299. The new Preferred with the N Line Ultimate Package is priced at $52,199. This adds 19-inch wheels, N Line styling package, front sport seats, leatherwrapped steering wheel, and sport pedals. Freight and PDI is $1,950 for all models.

The Preferred trim arrives with standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated steering wheel and front seating, dual-zone automatic climate control. There is also a heat pump, navigation system, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function. Safety includes emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, lanekeep assist, automatic high-beam control, and highway driving assist that provides steering assist around bends. The top tier 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric ‘Ultimate’ starts from $51,199 plus $1,925 freight and PDI. This trim adds premium upholstery, wireless device charging, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera views, power-

adjustable driver’s seat, upgraded stereo, wireless smartphone charger, and head-up display. There is also: a sunroof, digital key access via a paired smartphone or watch. Safety upgrades include Surround-view cameras, camera-based blind-spot monitoring, and remote parking assist is also standard. This system enables owners to move the vehicle into or out of a parking space with the key fob while outside the vehicle.

Also added is an advanced update to the Hyundai Highway Driving Assist 2 system, which enhances the steady hands-on, eyes up ADAS to turn in and leave extra space if a vehicle is detected off to one side when driving. The interior is smart and functional and includes a cool multifunction display that incorporates two 12.3-inch screens, one for infotainment and the other for instrumentation. One good feature is that there are still tactile hard buttons or dials. The front seats are comfortable, and rear-seat legroom is on par for the segment.

Interior storage is excellent with plenty of cubbyholes and compartments plus rear cargo volume increases to 723 L with the rear seats in place and 1,803 L when they are folded, There’s a

dual-height cargo floor, and a detachable load cover with on board storage. A small “frunk” storage compartment under the hood.

On the road, the Kona Electric has wonderful road manners on the highway in city traffic, and urban areas. There is smooth acceleration and 2the Kona is powerful enough for all situations. Drivability and economy has been sacrificed for power, but it is no slouch. The steering is responsive, it corners well, and the ride is smooth and well-composed. This is no dual motor rapid sport CUV although this may change in the future. The key attributes are the comfortable, interior, and smooth-driving everyday livability. The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric has an NRCan efficiency ratings of 16.3 kWh/100 km city, 20.3 kWh/100 km highway, and 18.1 kWh/100 km combined.

To sum up the 2025 Hyundai Kona remains an extremely attractive electric vehicle for family life and has great versatility. Highly recommended. One my favourite compact SUV’s.

2025 Hyundai Kona Electric priced from $46,399 - $52,199. More info at www.hyundai.ca

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nslvfd aqy bsqIvfd dy Kfqmy aqy mnuwKI aiDkfrF dI afËfdI dy Èfnfmwqy ieiqhfs ivc isMG sfihb BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur df ivÈyÈ sQfn hY. Êdr pfrtI dy pRDfn bfbf sohx isMG Bknf vwloN ÈhId BfeI blvMq isMG nUM Êdr lihr dy XoiDaF dy ‘qfrf mMzl df cMd’ kih ky siqkfiraf igaf hY. mhfn ivvykvfn BfeI sfihb vwloN ijwQy kYnyzf ivc nslvfd iÉlfÌ Ëordfr sMGrÈ kIqf igaf, AuQy Bfrq jf ky bsqIvfd nUM jVHoN puwtx leI, ÈhIdI pfAuNidaF sunihrI ieiqhfs ricaf igaf. aMgryËF dy gulfm Bfrq dy muKI vfiesrfey lfrz hfrizMg awgy CfqI qfx ky gwlbfq krn vflf ÈKs kYnyzf dy pihly gurduafrf sfihb Kflsf dIvfn susfietI, vYnkUvr df pihlf gRMQI isMG sI. ies qoN aMdfËf lfieaf jf skdf hY ik ‘gRMQI isMG’ dy ruqby ‘qy suÈoiBq hox vflIaF ÈÉsIaqF dI kurbfnIaF BrI Èfhdq df ikMnf mhfn ieiqhfs hY. awj loV hY ik Dfrimk asQfnF Auwpr kfbË pRbMDk aqy pRcfrk ÈRyxI, ‘awj dy EzvfierF’ iÉlfÌ eynI bhfdrI nfl bolx dI ihMmq rwKy, nf ik arUV isMG vrigaF vFg gozy tyky.

ÈhId BfeI blvMq isMG dI Èhfdq mOjUdf smyN aqy siQqI ivwc vI EnI hI pRsMigk hY, ijMnI iewk sdI pihlF sI. duKFq ies gwl df hY ik ajy qwk nf Bfrq dI afËfdI dy ieiqhfs ivwc hI aqy nf hI pMjfb dy sMGrÈ leI ieiqhfs ivwc, BfeI blvMq isMG nUM bfry kuJ iliKaf imldf hY. isafsI afgUaF dy jnm-mOq vfly idn ‘qy ieÈiqhfr jfrI krn vflI pMjfb srkfr dI qF gwl hI Cwzo, kdy ÈRomxI gurduafrf pRbMDk kmytI aqy hor iswK sMsQfvF vwloN vI ÈhId BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur dy ÈhIdI idn ‘qy koeI sUcnf jF ieÈiqhfr nhIN jfrI kIqf igaf. aMgryËF qoN muafÌIaF mMgx vfly ‘svrkr’ nUM afËfdI df nfiek pyÈ krn vflI, awj dI PfÈIvfdI srkfr qoN qF ÈhId blvMq isMG Kurdpur nUM mhfn XoDf krfr dyx dI afs rwKxf hI Êlq hY. awj dI srkfr qF ‘jylF c iswKF vwloN gurU gRMQ sfihb df pfT krn’ df ivaMg ks rhI hY, pr swc qF ieh hY ik iswK XoDy qF ÈurU qoN hI jylF aMdr gurbfxI pfT krky cVdI klf df bl lY rhy sn, dUjy pfsy svrkr vrgy jylF ‘coN bfhr afAux leI aMgryËF qoN mfPIaF mMg rhy sn. BfeI sfihb dI Èhfdq,

gurduafrf sfihb dy muwK gRMQI huMidaF, Aus vyly dy rfjsI muKIaF nUM cuxOqI idMidaF, smuwcy gdr lihr dy ieiqhfs ivwc ivlwKx mfrg drÈk khI jf skdI hY.

pMjfb dy ipMz Kurdpur, iËlHf jlMDr ivKy

BfeI blvMq isMG df jnm 15 sqMbr 1882 nUM BfeI buwD isMG atvfl dy gRih ivKy hoieafl afp ny afdmpur qoN awTvIN qwk pVHfeI krn mgroN kuJ smF ÌOj ivwc nOkrI vI kIqI, pr sMq krm isMG jI dI sMgq mgroN Dfrimk pRBfv kfrn ieh nOkrI Cwz idwqI qy kuJ smyN mgroN 1906 ivwc kYnyzf af gey. iewQy hI 28 jUn 1908 ivwc Kflsf dIvfn susfietI dy pihly pRDfn BfeI Bfg isMG iBwKIivMz jI nfl, iekwiTaF aMimRqpfn kIqfl Kflsf dIvfn susfietI vYnkUvr kYnyzf df muwZ bMnidaF BfeI sfihb ny kYnyzf aqy AuwqrI amrIkf ‘c nf isrP pihlf iswKI pRcfr df kyNdr hI sQfipq kIqf, blik nslvfd aqy bsqIvfd iÉlfÌ iekmuwT ho ky sMGrÈ df sFJf kyNdr vI isrijaf. ÈhId blvMq isMG Kurdpur dI sfrI iËMdgI sMGrÈ BrpUr rhI. AunHF 1908 ivwc kYnyzf dI ibRitÈ srkfr vwloN BfrqIaF nUM iewQoN kwZ ky hFzUrfs Byjx dI sfiËÈ iÉlfÌ sMGrÈ kIqf aqy ipRMsIpl

sMq qyjf isMG nfl iml ky nfkfm kIqf. awj

jykr BfrqI ieMmIgRYNt kYnyzf ivwc vsy hoey hn, qF ieh BfeI blvMq isMG jI dI dyx hY.

kYnyzf ivwc ieMzIan lokF dy pirvfrF nUM afAux dI afigaf nhIN sI, jdik hor mulkF

qoN lok pirvfrF smyq af vsy sn. ies iÉlfÌ vI sMGrÈ df muwZ vI BfeI blvMq isMG aqy BfeI Bfg isMG ny bMinHaf aqy 21 jnvrI 1912 nUM anykF kÈt Jwl ky afpxy pirvfrF nUM lY ky vYnkUvr puwjy, hflFik BfeI sfihb dI pqnI bIbI krqfr kOr aqy do puwqrIaF cfr sflf AUDm kOr dy iewk sflf inrMjx kOr nUM kYnyzf dI DrqI qy Auqrn nf idwqf igaf aqy iewQoN vfps moVn dy hukm idwqy, pr vYnkUvr dy iswKF dy iqwKy sMGrÈ aqy BfeI blvMq isMG aqy BfeI Bfg isMG dI sUJ-bUJ sdkf, iemIgryÈn ivBfg nUM gozy tykxy pey aqy pirvfrF nUM 3 jUn 1912 nUM kYnyzIan srkfr vwloN afKrkfr, kYnyzf ivwc dfKl hox idwqf igaf. BfeI sfihb dy pirvfr dy kYnyzf afAux nfl nf isrP afrËI rUp ivwc iesqrIaF qy pirvfrF dI afmd df muwZ bwiJaf, blik 28 agsq 1912 nUM afp jI dy gRih ivKy bIbI krqfr kOr dI kuwKoN jnimaf bwcf hridafl isMG ‘kYnyzf dI DrqI qy pYdf hox vflf pihlf iswK’ aqy axvMzy Bfrq qoN prvfs krky afey pirvfr df pihlf bflk vI bixaf. pirvfr dy ies afrËI pRvfs mgroN vI BfeI sfihb ny kYnyzf ‘c iemIgRYNt pirvfrF leI bUhy KolHx vfsqy lMmf sMGrÈ kIqf, ijs leI ieiqhfs sdf hI afp jI df irxI rhygf. iewk sdI pihlF jdoN kYnyzf ivwc mnuwKI aiDkfrF df ÈoÈx ho irhf sI aqy prvfsI lokF nUM sskfr krn qoN vI rok idwqf jFdf sI, lok luwk-iCp ky jMgl ivwc dUr- durfzy brÌ qy mINh pYNidaF, imÙqk df sskfr krdy sn, Aus vyly BfeI blvMq isMG ny hornF afgUaF nfl iml ky ÈmÈfn BUmI leI kuJ jgHf ËmIn

KrIdI aqy sskfr krn df ieMqËfm krky sBnF nUM vwzI rfhq idvfeI. ijs vyly ‘Êdr pfrtI’ df AuwqrI amrIkf ivwc ajy muwZ bMinHaf jf irhf sI, Aus vyly

BfeI sfihb dI agvfeI ivwc 14 mfrc 1913 nUM iqMn mYNbrI vPd, lMzn aqy Bfrq jf ky, aMgryË sfmrfj dy asl ichry nUM nMgf krn df sMGrÈ ÈurU kr cuwikaf sI. ies vÌd ivwc BfeI sfihb dy sihXogI amrIkf qoN iswK pRqIinD nMd isMG sIhrf aqy kYnyzf qoN BfeI nrYx isMG cobdfr sn. ienHF 13 sqMbr 1913 qwk lMzn qoN lY ky Bfrq aqy pMjfb dy kony-kony ivwc afvfË AuTfeIl sUJvfn lIzr, bulMd afvfË dy mflk aqy

dUr-aMdyÈ afgU BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur ny jd ibRitÈ bsqIvfd aqy aMgryË sfmrfj dIaF bdnIqIaF, mnuwKI aiDkfrF dy Gfx dI gwl 18 sqMbr 1913 nUM, iÈmly ‘c iewk mIitMg dOrfn, Aus vyly dy pMjfb dy lYPtInYNt gvrnr mfeIkl Ezvfier dy mUMh ‘qy kIqI sI, qF Aus nUM ijvyN dMdl hI pY geI sI. iesy hI kfrn Aus ny afpxI ikqfb ‘ieMzIaf aYË afeI inAU’ dy pMnf 191’qy iliKaf ik mulfkfqIaF ivwcoN ‘qIsry bMdy’ (BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur) dy qrIky ‘Éqrnfk’ bfÊI vrgy sn qy Aus vfiesrfey nUM imlx jf rhy sI, ijs qoN Kfs qOr ‘qy ‘ies mYNbr’ pRqI sfvDfnI vrqx leI ikhf igaf. 5 akqUbr 1913 nUM Bfrq dy vfiesrfey lfrz hfrizMg nfl BfeI blvMq isMG dI agvfeI ivwc kYnyzf qoN afey vÌd ny mulfkfq kIqI aqy iemIgRyÈn dIaF kflIaF nIqIaF, nslI ivqkry, DwkyÈfhIaF aqy jbr- Ëulm bfry inzrqf nfl ivcfr rwKy. cfhy Aus vyly pMjfb dy jfgrUk lokF, lok pwKI mIzIaf aqy afm ivakqIaF ny AunHF df sfQ idwqf, pr aKOqI rfÈtrvfdI aqy PrMgIaF dy JolI-cuwkF ny ivroD hI kIqf. ÊdrI sUrimaF dy aÉbfr ‘ikrqI’ 1926 dy aMk dy pMnf 14 Auwpr iliKaf hY ik rfÈtrvfdI afgU lflf lfjpq rfey ny BfeI

blvMq isMG hurF vwloN aMgryËF iÉlfÌ kIqy sMGrÈ nUM ‘kyvl iswKF df mslf’ kih ky

AuhnF df sfQ dyxoN nFh kr idwqI. dUjy pfsy cIP Kflsf dIvfn ivcly aMgryËF dy ipwTUaF ny vI BfeI sfihb dy ieiqhfsk XqnF dI ivroDqf krky kOm dI ipwT ‘c Curf mfiraf. iesy kfrn hI kuJ smF mgroN iswK sMgqF vwloN gurmqf krky aijhy ipwTUaF nUM pMQ aqy kOm dy Êdfr aYlfinaf igaf.

ieiqhfsk sroqF anusfr ienHF gurmiqaF nUM srb-sMmqI nfl pRvfn kridaF gdrI Xoi-

DaF, ‘gurU nfnk jhfË’ dy musfPrF, kYnyzf qoN afey iswK jwiQaF qy BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur aqy hornF ÈÉsIaqF dI bhfdrI dI BrpUr pRÈMsf kIqI geI. nfl hI suMdr isMG mjITIey, arUV isMG srbrfh aqy gurbKÈ isMG skwqr iswK lIg vrigaF nUM qnKfhIey krfr dy ky, AunHF nUM ‘BfeI’ jF ‘srdfr’ Èbd nfl sMboDn nf krn vfsqy ikhf igaf. ies qoN ielfvf mhfrfjf pitaflf vwloN mfeIkl

Ezvfier PMz ivwc, ‘vIh hËfr rupey’ jmHF krvfAux dI kfrvfeI leI lfhnqf pfeIaF geIaF. ‘sr’ suMdr isMG mjITIaf mfeIkl Ezvfier leI PMz iekwTf krn vflI kmytI df muKI sI.

BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur ny kYnyzf vfps prqidaF afpxy imwqr BfeI hrcMd isMG lfielpurI nUM pwqr ilKky cIÌ Éflsf dIvfn nfloN nfqf qoVn aqy aMgryË hkUmq df ztvF ivroD krn dI hdfieq kIqI sI. kYnyzf vfpsI dOrfn afp ‘gurU nfnk jhfË’ dy musfÌrF aqy muKI BfeI guridwq isMG srhflI nUM imly aqy jhfË dy kYnyzf puwjx qoN do idn pihlF vYnkUvr phuMc gey. musfÌrF dI shfieqf leI bxI ‘Èoar kmytI’ ivwc BfeI sfihb afgU sn. jdoN jbrI jhfË Bfrq vfps muVn df PYslf kIqf igaf, qF BfeI sfihb afpxy sfQIaF smyq 23 julfeI 1914 nUM amrIkf qoN hiQafr ÉrIdx vfsqy gey, qF ik jhfË rfhIN Êdr pfrtI dy lIzrF qwk phuMcfey jf skx, pr suUms bfrzr ‘qy ienHF ÊdrIaF nUM igRPqfr kr ilaf igaf aqy jhfË prqx qoN bfad irhfa kIqf igaf.

Bfrq ivwcoN ibRitÈ bsqIvfd dy Éfqmy dy sMGrÈ dy PYsly aDIn isMG sfihb ny pihlI ivÈv jMg ÈurU hox vyly Bfrq jfx df PYslf kr ilaf. BfeI blvMq isMG dI Kurdpur afpxy sfQIaF BfeI bqn isMG kfhrI aqy BfeI krqfr isMG cMd nvF nfl sfnPrFissko qoN 23 jnvrI 1915 nUM rvfnf hoey aqy anykF cuxOqIaF mgroN 13 julfeI nUM bYNkfk puwjy . ieiqhfskfrF anusfr afp bYNkfk dy hspqfl ‘c Ëyry ielfj sn, jdoN iÈafm puils ny afp nUM igRPqfr kr ilaf

aqy aMgryËF nUM sONp idwqf, jo ik kOmFqrI

pwDr ‘qy inXmF dI sÉq AulMGxf sI. aMgryË hkUmq ny pihlF isMgfpur aqy iPr klkwqy siQq alIpur jylH ivwc BfeI sfihb ‘qy

BfrI qÈwdd kIqf. julfeI 1916 ivwc afp nUM pMjfb iljf ky ‘lfhOr sYikMz splImYNtrI sfiËÈ’ mukwdmy aDIn pyÈ kIqf igaf. bylf ijafx Êwdfr dy sfQI ‘tfAUt gMgf rfm’ dy Brf amn shoqf, mMgl ijafx aqy byaMq

isMG nfl iml ky JUTIaF gvfhIaF idwqIaF, ijnHF dy afDfr qy BfeI sfihb nUM aMgryË hkUmq df qÉqf pltfAux aqy Êdr mcfAux vfly lokF dy afgU vjoN Bfrq ‘c bgfvq qy kql krvfAux df iËMmyvfr krfr idMidaF, ieMzIan pYnl koz anusfr sËf-ey-mOq suxfeI geI aqy sfrI ËmIn jfiedfd Ëbq krn dy hukm idwqy gey.

isMG sfihb Èhfdq pfAux qwk cVHdI klf ivwc rhy. AunHF dI ieh Èbd iËkrXog hn : “rfjsI mOq mrn nfl mYnUM KuÈI hY aqy mYnUM ies df Ërf ijMnf vI BYa nhIN.” 29 mfrc 1917 nUM jdoN BfeI blvMq isMG Kurdpur nUM PFsI dy ky ÈhId kIqf jf cuwikaf sI, Aus qoN iewk rfq bfad AunHF dI pqnI bIbI krqfr kOr lfhOr jylH ivwc ‘afKrI mulfkfq’ leI phuMcI, qd Aus nUM dwisaf igaf ik kwl BfeI sfihb nUM PFsI idwqI jf cuwkI hY. Aus mOky ‘qy jylr ny bIbI krqfr kOr nUM BfeI sfihb jI dy inwjI sfmfn ivwc jo kuJ sONipaf, Auh sI gurU gRMQ sfihb dI CotI bIV sfihb. BfeI sfihb dy jIvn df hr pihlU sRI gurU gRMQ sfihb qoN pRyrnf lY ky jbr- Ëulm qÈwdd, gulfmI aqy ax-mnuwKI vrqfry iÉlfÌ lV-mrn df sI. jdoN afp jI nUM bYNkfk ivwc pihlI agsq sMn 1915 nUM igÌqfr kIqf igaf, Aus vyly vI afp jI koloN jo jyb zfierI imlI, Aus dy bfhr ‘ËÌrnfmf’ ivwcoN ieh Èbd aMikq sn “cUM kfr aË hmf hIlqy dr guËÈq] hlfl asq burdn b ÈmÈIr dsq]” ÈhId BfeI blvMq isMG dy kurbfnIaF dy ieiqhfsk pwKF nUM vwD-cV ky phuMcx dI loV hY, ijhnF iewko smyN ‘ivcfrF aqy hiQafrF’ dy sMGrÈ nfl Ëflm hkUmq nUM BfjVF pfeIaF aqy ieh iswD kr idwqf ik ; “jd iDr AupfvF dI hfrdI hY, qF jfieË vrqoN qlvfr dI hY.”

qsvIr : isMG sfihb ÈhId blvMq isMG Kurdpur dI XfdgfrI qsvIr. nfl hn ; supqnI bIbI krqfr kOr, spuwqrIaF AUDm kOr, inrMjx kOr aqy kYnyzf df jMmpl pihlf iswK bwcf BfeI hridafl isMG.

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pMjfbI sfihq sBf muZlI, aYbsPorz bIsI kYnyzf

kdy nhIN lwgygf dMdF nUM kIVf, bs smF rihMdy kr lE ieh Aupfa

jykr dMdF 'c iek vfr kIVf lwg jfvy qF drd nfl hflq byhfl ho jFdI hY.

dMdF df drd bhuq iËafdf pryÈfnI pYdf krdf hY.

jykr dMdF 'c iek vfr kIVf lwg jfvy qF drd nfl hflq byhfl ho jFdI hY. dMdF df drd bhuq iËafdf pryÈfnI pYdf krdf hY. dMdF 'c kIVf lwgx dy keI kfrn huMdy hn. ienHF 'coN iek kfrn ieh vI hY ik

jykr rfq nUM qusIN bhuq iËafdf imwTf KFdy ho aqy brwÈ krky nhIN sONdy qF dMdF 'c kIVf lwg jFdf hY. jykr quhfzy vI dMdF 'c kIVf lwg jFdf hY qF asIN quhfnUM iewQy kuJ Aupfa dws rhy hF, ijnHF nUM apxf ky qusIN afpxy dMdF nUM kIVf lwgx qoN bcf skdy ho.

1[ sOx qoN pihlF ËrUr kro brwÈ

jykr dMdF nUM kIVf lwgx qoN bcfAuxf hY qF sOx qoN pihlF brwÈ ËrUr kro. roËfnf bRiÈMg aqy PlfisMg krnf mhwqvpUrn hY. ies nfl dMdF 'c jMmy hoey bYktIrIaf nUM htfieaf jf skdf hY. sOx qoN pihlF afpxy dMdF nUM sfÌ kro qF jo ies smwisaf qoN dMdF nUM bcfieaf jf skdf hY.

2[ mfAUQvfÈ df kro AupXog mfAUQvfÈ dy AupXog nfl mUMh 'c jMmy bYktIrIaf nUM htfieaf jf skdf hY. ies nfl mUMh dI bdbU dI smwisaf vI Gwt ho skdI hY. hmyÈF mfAUQvfÈ ËrUr rwKo

aqy jdoN vI imwTf KfE qF ies dI vrqoN ËrUr kro.

3[ dMdF dI jFc

dMdF dI jFc krvfAuxf bhuq aihm hY. dMdF dI jFc ies leI vI ËrUrI hY ik jdoN quhfzy dMd 'c koeI pryÈfnI ÈurU huMdI hY qF quhfnUM ies bfry pqf lwg jFdf hY. ies kfrn qusIN afpxy dMdF leI ibhqr ielfj lY skdy ho.

4[ qulsI df AupXog qulsI dy AupXog nfl mUMh 'c iekwTy hoey bYktIrIaf nUM pUrI qrHF Éqm kIqf jf skdf hY. qulsI dIaF pwqIaF cbfAux nfl mUMh dI bdbU dI smwisaf vI Gwt ho skdI hY. jykr roËfnf qusIN qulsI dIaF pwqIaF cbf lE qF quhfzy dMd ishqmMd rihMdy hn.

5[ lONg qoN vI imldY Ìfiedf jykr roËfnf qusIN iek lONg cbf lE qF quhfzy dMd mËbUq huMdy hn aqy dMdF 'c kIVf vI nhIN lwgdf. smyN isr dMdf dy zfktr koloN jFc krvfAuxf mhwqvpUrn hY. ies nfl dMdF 'c kIVf jF hor smwisafvF df pqf lgfieaf jf skdf hY aqy AunHF df ielfj smyN isr kIqf jf skdf hY. ienHF Aupfa nUM apxf ky qusIN dMdF 'c kIVf aqy mUMh dI bdbU dI smwisaf qoN bc skdy ho.

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Newcomer Women Gathered to Celebrate International Women’s Day

The Community Connections program at Archway Community Services hosted its 12th annual International Women’s Day celebration at Central Heights Church on March 14, bringing together over 230 women for an evening of inspiration, connection and cultural expression.

As attendees arrived, they were warmly greeted by staff at registration and organized into groups to partake in various activities. Numerous organizations hosted booths and generously provided gifts to the attendees.

Attendees had the opportunity to create their own bookmarks with positive messages and colourful stickers in one area. In another area, mason jars were filled with Epsom salt mixed with essential oils and pleasant-smelling potpourri to create take home bath jars. Various participating organizations handed out snacks, information on resources and giveaways such as reusable bags, keychains. At one table attendees were even surprised with stuffed animals. After each booth was visited, attendees made their way downstairs to the Central Heights’ Women’s Resource Centre to enjoy dinner before heading into the auditorium for the performances and speeches.

Attendees enjoyed soft piano music performed by Yuliia Maiko as they walked into the auditorium. The event was emceed by Archway’s Amy Van Bergen and featured performances, speeches, and cultural showcases, providing a welcoming space for women to share their journeys to Canada and celebrate the resilience needed to face the difficulties of being newcomers.

“Our theme this year is “Give and Grow” which recognizes that, as women, we all have the opportunity to contribute to our relationships and our communities in whichever ways we are able to,” said Archway Community Connections supervisor Elise Marier.

Lenore Baker, daughter to the Sḵwx wú7mesh and Skwa peoples and Dawn Blacklock who immigrated to Canada more than 20 years ago and married into the Matsqui First Nation, opened the celebration with a blessing song, "Tem Tem" which translates into "Snowbird Song," a song gifted by Sisulia-t (late Emma Douglas, Lil’wat), who was the wife of late Chief Billy, in the upper Sḵwxwú7mesh village. Later in the evening they returned to sing the “Women’s Warrior Song,” an honour song, gifted by Elder Martina Pierre,

Lil’wat First Nation. It is a song that brings strength to those fighting for justice and for Murdered, Missing, Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Performers from diverse backgrounds showcased music, dance and traditional attire, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the women in attendance.

The Ukraïna Dance Group performed several dances including one to “Divochyi Kozachok”, a Ukrainian Folk Song. “Since many girls from our ensemble came to Canada after the war in Ukraine began, dancing has helped us adapt to a new country, stay together in a Ukrainian community, and support one another. Now, dance is a powerful source of our feminine strength and energy,” said Yuliia Rychkova on behalf of the group. Myroslava Nyshchota sang a Ukranian folk song “Cheremshyna Platon Maiboroda” while playing the piano. Nyshchota finds peace through music and shares the sense of solace by teaching others to play piano. Attendees also heard from an inspiring speaker, Mayra Barcenas Ceron, who shared her personal stories of overcoming challenges and finding empowerment through community support.

“Friends make the difference and by joining together we can better serve or help each other,” said Ceron in her speech. “Let’s continue encouraging more women to make them believe in themselves, because I think that all the women can make their dreams possible!” A group of eight women performed a Giddha dance, a popular folk dance from the Punjab region of India. The evening concluded with attendees participating in a dance party, coming together in a joyful celebration of unity and empowerment.

Thank you to sponsors, Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, Khalsa Diwan Temple, and the Archway Food Bank, as well as organizations Sara for Women, MCC End Abuse Program, Archway Specialized Victims Assistance Program, United Way, Archway Family Center and Best for Babies for supporting the event.

Additionally, this event marked 10 years that Central Heights Church and Archway have been working together to host this annual event. The Women’s Resource Centre at Central Heights Church supports women and their families by providing spiritual, relational, nutritional, and material resources.

Archway staff at the event - (L-R) Manjot, Sukhwinderjit, Lata, Kamal, Rupinder, Kavita and Archi

Gina & Aileen representing the Archway Specialized Victim Assistance Program at the event

Yuliia Maiko played piano at the event

Ukraïna Dance Group Members are Mariya Sakvuk, Inha Naida, Mariia Moskalash, Alla Shevchenko, Oksana Pylypenko, Maryana Hnatyshyn, Nataliia Savostiianenko and Yuliia Rychkova

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Any hectic activity that has just started to You are in a good position to make some final decisions on something you may have first considered late July to mid August. The position of somebody else may be clearer now, particularly if they decide to bring something to an end. If this does happen it can make it easier in some way when it comes to normal routines in life.

Someone else can be very straightforward as to what they either like or expect from you. Be careful you don’t read into this more than is being offered, particularly if there is an expectation for you to take on responsibilities or to put things in place. Make decisions up to late September that will keep you in control of your finances.

Whatever you had to rethink when it comes to putting things in place since mid August will now allow you to be clear of mind to late September when it comes to something that might have been first discussed late July to mid August. You can now make decisions that please you. Don’t be tempted to spend too much though.

You are in an excellent position to be able to make decisions to late September that will take your life forward. You can feel as though you have greater personal choice or some control at last. There might be a second stage to this from January to April next year and for this reason it could be wise to ensure there is some flexibility.

Whatever financial decisions you may have first considered from late July to mid August can now be looked at more thoroughly, especially in relation to the best actions to take to be able to move forward. You need to be able to satisfy your own priorities, which may not necessarily fit in with the expectations of somebody else.

You are in a good position to come to realisations regarding any situations where you might feel as though you are taking on more than is reasonable on a regular basis. This is more about making decisions to bring matters to an end where commitments attached will have an inhibiting effect on possible future accomplishments.

Focus on anything you are determined to develop more for your own independence in the future. You can realise that contemplation alone will not move things forward. From now to early September you need to look at the commitments that would need to be taken on. Doing this in stages will help you to get used to the changes.

You could come to the realisation, from now to late September, that it is better to scale down ideas you might have had late July to mid August to be able to take these things into the future successfully. Others might have bigger ambitions but you can be happier with small steps, allowing you to have a feeling of better control.

Having absolute confidence about how you stand on any matter will engender respect from others, even though they may not fully agree with you. This could result in clarity when it comes to commitment and support, which may have been an issue from late July to mid August and was left hanging. Be mindful of the obligations you take on.

Something you thought had become evident since mid August where someone else’s decision making is concerned could again become more unknown to late September. It could be that they need to withdraw to make final decisions. These could involve taking your priorities into account as well as generating some sort of pleasure in life.

You are in a position to late September to contemplate future plans and possibilities that you may have wanted from late July to mid August but could not finalise. You have the opportunity to engage with others and get a response. This could also have a lot to do with leaving the past behind up to 20th November so you can move on with a new life direction.

Something that wasn’t made perfectly clear or finalised by somebody else between late July and mid August can now return to late September where final decisions need to be made by them. It can be up to you to ensure they do not avoid responsibilities that could leave you with too much to get properly organised or put into place.

PIN 125050, Haryana India. Presently Residing at 27784 Porter Drive, Abbotsford, BC., V4X 1M3. Do hereby change my name from Virender Jeet to Virenderjeet singh Pannu with Immediate effect.

Extended closures resume as work advances on Canal Road

Travellers are advised that extended closures are planned on a section of Canal Road on South Pender Island to advance repair work on the road.

Road closures will be in effect daily starting on Monday, March 24, 2025, through to the end of May 2025, with closures lasting as long as four hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The extended closure window keeps drivers safe and allows the contractor to complete repairs.

Work will be ongoing seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and all efforts will be made to minimize traffic disruptions. Passage for emergency services and other important de-

liveries will be accommodated through the closure as required.

The road is currently operating under single-lane-alternating traffic configuration, with timed signals at each end of the site, outside of the road closures. Load restrictions may be in place depending on rainfall.

Travellers should plan for delays and travel outside the extended closure windows when possible. Drivers are reminded to drive for the conditions, observe construction zone speed limits, and follow the direction of trafficcontrol signs and personnel.

Drivers are advised to check DriveBC daily for the most up-to-date information: https://www.drivebc.ca/

People invited to learn about new roundabout coming to Port Alberni

Residents of Port Alberni and surrounding areas are invited to review online materials showcasing the new roundabout to be constructed at the Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road intersection.

The materials will provide information about the benefits of the new roundabout, which include improved traffic flow, reduced congestion, and enhanced safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Highway 4 is a critical route connecting Port Alberni to Highway 19 and popular Vancouver Island destinations, such as Tofino and Ucluelet. The proposed roundabout will create a safer,

more accessible intersection, eliminate left turns to improve sightlines and enhance access to Clutesi Haven Marina, the only public boat ramp in Port Alberni.

The project is expected to be tendered in late summer 2025. Once work gets underway, construction is expected to take a year.

To learn more, residents can view the online materials here: https://gov. bc.ca/highway4beavercreek

The site will be open for input, allowing the public to voice concerns or ask questions from March 24 until April 25, 2025.

Community Members Invited to Finalize the Abbotsford Food Charter

The Food Justice program of Archway Community Services is inviting community members to participate in the finalization of the Abbotsford Food Charter. The community has until April 11th to engage and have their voices heard in the charter.

Last year, Archway Food Justice’s Valley Food Connection program in partnership with Abbotsford ACCESS, hosted three community engagement sessions to gain a better understanding of the local food system. These sessions included informative discussions on food and culture, education, social equity, economic development, agriculture/sustainability, and health/ wellbeing.

Through these discussions, key values and priorities related to food have been identified, reflecting the opinions and perspectives of Abbotsford residents. To develop a food charter that truly

represents the community's vision and priorities, a survey has been developed to gather community input.

“We’re looking to build a sustainable, connected, and equitable local food system – one where everyone has access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally preferable food,” said Vicki Lin, Archway’s Food Justice program supervisor.

A food charter is a community-developed statement that establishes a shared vision for a sustainable and food secure community. Food charters help advocate for nutritious, affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant food for all community members.

“With the number of people experiencing food insecurity in our community, the need for a food charter is now,” said Rebecca Thuro, Archway’s Food Security manager. “Reflecting on our community’s values to ensure everyone has access to nutritious and culturally preferred foods will help shape the strength of Abbotsford’s future.”

“Your responses will help shape the food charter as well as policies, programs, and initiatives that support a healthier, more resilient food system for Abbotsford.”

Food charters create space for a broad base of support and raise community awareness about food system concerns. While food charters are not binding policy statements, they act as inspiration for how to develop local food policy and initiatives for the community.

Abbotsford residents are encouraged to take 5 minutes to respond to the online survey to have their voices reflected in the creation of the Abbotsford Food Charter. Community participation is crucial in shaping a sustainable, connected, and equitable local food system for Abbotsford.

To participate in the survey, please visit www.foodjustice.ca/survey before the survey deadline on April 11, 2025.

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aYbtsPorz (gurdIp isMG gryvfl) kYnyzf bfrzr srivsjL eyjMsI dy aiDkfrIaF vloN puils dy kuwiqaF dI mwdd nfl vYnkYvr dy aMqr rfsLtrI hvfeI awzy ‘qy phuMcI iek kfrgo isLpmYNt dI qlfsLI dOrfn 2[7 iklo aPIm brfmd kIqI hY. ieh aPIm sLYNpU vflIaF sLIsLIaF ‘coN brfmd kIqI geI hY. ijs dI kOmFqrI mMzI ‘c kImq 1 lwK 60 hjLfr zflr Bfv 96 lwK rupey dwsI jFdI hY. aiDkfrIaF vloN ieh nhIN dwisaf igaf ik ieh sLYNpU ikQoN afieaf hY qy ikwQy phuMcxf sI. kYnyzf bfrzr srivsjL eyjMsI dy aiDkfrIaF vloN kuJ idn pihlF cvn pRfsL, afcfr aqy jYm vfly zwibaF ivcoN aPIm aqy jYkt qy bUtF ivcoN nsLIlf pdfrQ brfmd kIqf sI. ies dOrfn

sI[bI[aYs[ey[ dy aiDkfrIaF ny iek hor isLpmYNt ‘coN 10 iklo kItfmfeIn nfmk zrwg PVI hY ijs dI kOmFqrI mMzI ‘c

kImq 7 lwK 6 hjLfr zflr Bfv qkrIbn svf 4 kroV rupey bxdI hY.

‘afnMd’ ivsLy qy mnfieaf jfvygf iswK ivrfsqI mhInf

vYnkUvr ‘c 12 aprYl qy srI ‘c 19 aprYl nUM hovygf ngr kIrqn

aYbtsPorz (gurdIp isMG gryvfl) kYnyzf ‘c aprYl mhIny nUM iswK ivrfsqI mhIny vjoN mnfieaf jFdf hY qy ibRitsL kolMbIaf sUby ‘c ies vfr iswK ivrfsqI mhInf 2025 ‘afnMd’ ivsLy nUM smripq hovygf. 29 mfrc nUM iswK ivrfsqI mhInf smfgm dI sLurUafq hovygI. 30 mfrc nUM iswK ivrfsqI mhIny nUM smripq kIrqn hovygf. 5 aqy 6 aprYl nUM iswK XUQ ivktorIaf vloN rfiel imAUjLIam ivKy smfgm hovygf. 7 aprYl nUM iswKI bfry ivcfrF hoxgIaF. 10 aprYl nUM afnMd dy rMg bfry ivsQfr sihq jfxkfrI idwqI jfvygI. 11 aprYl nUM ivsfKI kIrqn pRogrfm hovygf aqy 12 aprYl nUM gurduafrf Kflsf dIvfn susfietI vYnkUvr vloN ivsfKI ngr kIrqn df afXojn kIqf jf irhf hY. 13 aprYl nUM gurduafrf Kflsf dIvfn susfietI ivktorI-

af ivKy ivsfKI smfgm hovygf. 14 aprYl nUM afnMd kfrj bfry ivsQfr sihq jfxkfrI idwqI jfvygI. 19 aprYl nUM gurduafrf sfihb dsLmysL drbfr srI vloN ngr kIrqn krvfieaf jf irhf hY. 26 aprYl nUM ivsfKI joV myl qy goibMd srvr skUl ivKy iswK ieiqhfs bfry mukfbly krvfey jfxgy aqy 27 aprYl nUM gurduafrf isMG sBf ivktorIaf vloN ngr kIrqn sjfieaf jfvygf.

hrijMdr isMG iswDU zYltf dy puils muKI bxy

aYbtsPorz (gurdIp isMG gryvfl) kYnyzf ‘c pMjfbIaF dy sunihrI ieiqhfs dy aiDafie ‘c iek pMnf hor juV igaf jdoN sInIar pMjfbI puils aiDkfrI hrijMdr isMG ‘hrj’ iswDU ny zYltf dy puils muKI vjoN afpxf ahudf sMBfilaf.

lYznr dy bfrn hYrs ivKy krvfey gey shuM cuwk smfgm mOky zYltf dy sfbkf puils muKI nIl zbrz ny hrijMdr isMG iswDU nUM jgdI msLfl PVfeI. 7 julfeI 1888 nUM hoNd ivc

afeI zYltf puils ivBfg dy 136 sflF dy ieiqhfs ivc ies AuWc ahudy ‘qy phuMcx vfly hrijMdr isMG iswDU pihly pMjfbI BfrqI

hI nhIN sgoN pihly dwKxI eysLIafeI puils

aiDkfrI hn. ijlHf mogf dI bfGf purfxf

qihsIl dy ipMz suKfnMd dy aYbtsPorz invfsI AuWGy iksfn byaMq isMG iswDU df hoxhfr PrjLMd hrijMdr isMG 1993 ‘c bqOr

kFstybl zYltf puils ivc BrqI hoey sn. iPr Auh ieMspYktr qoN suprzYNt bxy qy hux

Auh izptI cIP vjoN syvfvF inBf rhy sn. hrj iswDU kYnyzIan aYsosIeysLn afP cIPs afP puils dy sih cyarmYn rih cuwky hn.

kYpsLn : kYnyzf dy sLihr zYltf dy puils muKI df ahudf sMBflx mOky hrijMdr isMG iswDU

In Loving Memory of Kuldip Kaur Dhaliwal

January 3, 1927 - March 21 2025

Kuldip Kaur Dhaliwal (Jal Kaur) was born January 3, 1927 in the village of Saraba, Ludhiana Punjab to Punjab Kaur and Khem Singh (Tota Singh) Grewal. Jal Kaur was the youngest of her siblings, her brothers Mewa Singh, Mota Singh and Maggar Singh and sisters Sujan Kaur Hari, Ranjit Kaur Gill, and Tej Kaur Bath all predeceased her. She came to Canada in November 1967 with her husband the late Sardar Kartar Singh Dhaliwal and settled in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Jal Kaur is survived by her children Brijpaul (Gurdish), Harinder (Manjit) and Harmandir Kaur Sidhu (Satpal), grandchildren Uphar (Rob), Anchal (Kulvir), Isher (Harpreet), Mandev (Jasmine), Tanvir (Gurpreet), Aman (Mary), Arma (Arsh), Aron, and great grandchildren, Sohan, Keerat, Nidhan, Sahil, Dhaya, Jodh, Janam, Sewa, and Amina. She had a love for her family, sweets, dancing, and misbehaving. She was the last of her generation, her passing concludes an era for our family.

Please join us at the funeral at Fraser River Funeral Home at 2061 Riverside Road, Abbotsford on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at noon

Antam Ardas, Bhog and Langar to follow at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara at 33094 South Fraser Way.

I n Loving M emor y of Joginder Singh Jagpal

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joginder Singh Jagpal, beloved husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Dalbir Kaur Jagpal, and his beloved son, Roger Jagpal. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In this di cult time, we nd comfort in knowing that Joginder’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

June 6, 1941 - March 12, 2025

bVy duwK nfl ieh aYlfn kIqf jFdf hY ik asIN afpxy ipafry pqI, ipqf aqy dosq joigMdr isMG jgpfl dy akfl clfxy df aYlfn krdy hF. Auh afpxy ipwCy afpxI ipafrI pqnI dlbIr kOr jgpfl aqy Ausdf ipafrf puwqr rojr jgpfl Cwz igaf hY. AusdI mOjUdgI nUM AuhnF sfiraF duafrf zUMGfeI nfl Xfd kIqf jfvygf jo AusnUM jfxdy sn[ ies aOKI GVI ivwc, sfnUM ieh jfx ky qswlI imldI hY ik joigMdr dI Xfd Ausdy pirvfr, dosqF aqy AuhnF sfiraF dy idlF ivwc ijAuNdI rhygI ijhnF nUM AusnUM jfxn df suBfg imilaf hY. AuhnF dI afqmF nMU sLFqI imly.

Punjabi Patrika would like to apologise for the mistake that occured in the obitury of the Late Mr. Joginder Singh Jagpal in our March 21st Issue. It was an oversight and please accept our apology. Punjabi Patrika Managment iKmF jfcnf: pMjfbI pwiqRkf dy 21 mfrc vfly aMk c joigMdr isMG jgpfl dy sLok smfcfr dI hYz lfeIn c glqI nfl glq nfm Cp igaf sI ijs leI asIN iKmF dy jfck hF.