October 28, 2022

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Province accepting applications for multiculturalism grants

Funding to tackle racism and advance racial equity is available for community organizations through the Province’s 2022-23 multiculturalism grants program.

“Racism is a systemic issue that has both intergenerational and direct impacts on Indigenous, Black and people of colour. Our government is committed to working with all partners to tackle racism in all its forms,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-racism Initiatives. “This grant program will give community organizations the funding they need to help build a safer, more equitable province that works for everyone.”

More than $300,000 are available to support community projects that help reduce systemic racism and incidents of hate, as well as build capacity to address these issues in racialized communities. Each successful organization will receive as much as $5,000. Preference will be given to applications submitted by racialized

event with an increased awareness of opportunities in the sector and are considering upskilling or reskilling to join the tech sector. Many tech employers made commitments to support the cause and continue to participate in such events to learn and understand what actions they can take to increase representation in their various organizations.”

The Lillooet Friendship Centre used its 2020-21 grant to host a series of community events and activities.

“Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people attended workshops to sew ribbon skirts that were worn by dozens of women at the Opioid Crisis Awareness March and conference, the Indigenous Day March and ceremonies and the Truth and Reconciliation Day march and memorial,” said Carol Camille, executive director, Lillooet Friendship Centre. “Funds also supported the first annual Lilloofest – a huge two-day event attended by several hundred community members that featured a

and marginalized groups.

“Thanks to the multiculturalism grant we received last year, we were able to conduct a Black Women in Tech storytelling event that brought together B.C. tech employers, educators, Black women and Black community leaders to discuss these barriers, and discuss potential solutions to increase the representation of Black women in the sector,” said Pasima Sule, executive director, Black Women Business Network, which supports equity and professional growth for Black women. “Many people left the

Grant applications will be accepted until Nov. 25, 2022.

The BC Multicultural Grants program is part of the Province’s commitment to dismantle systemic racism and build a better, more inclusive province for everyone.

Truth and Reconciliation Day march and memorial with traditional music, rattle-making workshop, drumming and dancers, and a joyous family fun day where hundreds of community members mingled together in having fun, games, music and food.”

Fraser Valley Highway 1 widening moves forward with new

Work to improve travel times on Highway 1 through the Township of Langley is moving ahead with the replacement of the Glover Road crossing.

This is a key component of the Province’s Highway 1 216th to 264th widening project.

A contract for the Glover Road replacement valued at $19.5 million has been awarded to Tybo Contracting Ltd. of Langley.

Preparatory construction will begin this fall. Major construction will begin in early 2023.

Completion is anticipated for summer 2024.

The new Glover Road crossing will allow the widening of Highway 1 to add a lane in each direction for high-occupancy vehicles, designated electric vehicles and transit, helping reduce congestion. The new crossing will also increase the clearance height over Highway 1, improving safety on the highway by reducing the risk of over-height vehicles hitting the structure.

The new Glover Road crossing will also allow the Township of Langley to improve its active transportation network, with three-metre-wide multi-use pathways on either side of the crossing and approaches. Drainage and lighting will also be improved.

Because the new Glover Road crossing will maintain the same alignment as the existing overpass, the current Glover Road crossing is anticipated to close in early 2023 so that construction on the replacement can

begin. A detour will be required, adding about five minutes of travel time for vehicle commuters during typical traffic conditions. This detour will only be required until construction of the new crossing is complete in summer 2024. Information about specific closure dates and detour routes will be provided to area residents as the construction schedule is confirmed.

The replacement of the Glover Road crossing is a key component of the Highway 1 216th to 264th widening project and is the first major work contract to go to tender. Improvements planned for this project will help relieve congestion for drivers and accommodate more sustainable transportation options.

Tenders will follow later in 2022 for the other elements of the widening project, including replacing the existing railway crossing just east of Glover Road, replacing the 232nd Street Interchange, and widening Highway 1 from 216th to 264th to add an HOV/EV/transit lane in each direction.

The Highway 1 216th to 264th widening project has a budget of $345 million. The Government of Canada is contributing as much as $96.05 million to this project through the New Building Canada Fund, with funding of $225.58 million from Province of B.C. and $23.37 million from the Township of Langley.

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320 protection services officers will support safer workplaces for health-care workers

The Province is taking steps to build safer workplaces for health-care workers and patients by introducing a new security model across all health authorities, hiring more protection services employees and expanding funding to SWITCH BC, a new organization focused on addressing workplace safety.

About 320 in-house protection services officers and 14 violence prevention leads will be hired and will help create a safer environment for staff and patients.

“As Minister of Labour, my top priority is the safety of workers, including those who are working tirelessly in our health-care sector,” said Harry Bains, Minister of Labour. “Integrating this new security model into our health-care facilities will help protect health-care workers from violence – be it physical, emotional or verbal – and allow them to complete their shifts safely.”

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“These actions will help ensure all health-care employees have safe and healthy workplaces, and that the patients who count on them are accessing care in a safe environment. Ensuring our health-care facilities are free of violence will not only help us recruit and retain health-care workers, but it will also improve patient care and continuity,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Establishing SWITCH BC furthered our commitment to create safe and welcoming workplaces for our health-care employees, and this latest action empowers security personnel to support these efforts.”

The Province is providing health authorities with funding to establish a relational security model in 26 healthcare settings and hire staff to support it. The new model ensures all security personnel have an acute awareness of patients and their surroundings, as well as how to anticipate, de-escalate and ultimately prevent aggression. It is based on trauma-informed practice, which integrates knowledge of how people are affected by trauma into procedures, practices and services to create a safer environment for staff and patients.

All protection services personnel will receive training in workplace violence prevention, mental health and advanced customer service. They will also receive trauma-informed practice training to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and language to be able to apply a trauma-informed lens to interactions with patients, families, clients and colleagues.

Government is also providing $2 million to SWITCH BC (Safety, Wellbeing, Innovation, Training and Collaboration in Healthcare) to address workplace safety. This is in addition to funding of $8.5 million over three years announced in 2019 to establish the organization.

The agreement for a new agency was reached through public-sector collective bargaining and included the participation of all health-sector bargaining associations, the Doctors of BC, the Health Employers Association of British Columbia and the Ministry of Health.

SWITCH BC is leading the enhancement and strengthening of the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum, which will incorporate the traumainformed practice principles that are embedded within the relational security model. This will ensure all health-care workers and medical staff receive standard education in violence mitigation and de-escalation. SWITCH BC will engage with health-care teams to hear their ideas on improving health and safety in their workplaces.

Work to create safer health-care workplaces through the relational security model is part of B.C.’s Health Human Resources Strategy announced on Sept. 29, 2022. The strategy is focused on putting people first by ensuring they get the health services they need and are cared for by a healthy workforce. The strategy focuses on 70 key actions to recruit, train and retain health-care workers, while redesigning the healthcare system to foster workplace satisfaction and innovation.

Input wanted to strengthen flood planning, response

With climate change and extreme weather becoming more frequent, people are encouraged to provide feedback about how best to prepare for future flooding in B.C.

The Ministry of Forests and Emergency Management BC are releasing an intentions paper focused on specific actions to mitigate flooding, such as the fall 2021 atmospheric river. The intentions paper provides discussion points about improved assessment, decisionmaking, preparedness and response, and crucial investments to safeguard communities.

The paper is posted on the Engage BC website, and people have until Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, to provide detailed comments and submissions: engage.gov. bc.ca/bcfloodstrategy

The Province is engaging with First Nations and local governments from October until December 2022. The

final strategy will address provincial commitments under the B.C. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and align with the UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The Province is also reaching out for feedback across sectors, including natural resources, agriculture and ranching, industry, construction and home building, engineering and road building, tourism and hospitality, and insurance.

The British Columbia Flood Strategy will be released in 2023.

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Leave the gas station with a smile using these tips

(NC) There’s nothing quite like the freedom of having your own vehicle. While that freedom feels great, one of the downsides of driving is the cost of gas. It’s unpredictable, expensive, and can make you want to give up driving forever! Don’t throw your keys away just yet –below are a few tips that can help you save a bit of money at the pump.

Digital tools can help you save.

Technology is your friend if you’re trying to save money on gas. There are apps available that show where the cheapest gas prices are in your area. You can also use a tool like Google Maps to plan your route in advance. The new eco-friendly routing option will recommend the most direct route that uses the least amount of gas.

Safe driving habits can result in lower gas price.

Observe the speed limit, don’t floor it when the light turns green, avoid hard

braking and coast as soon as you see a red light. You might save even more if your insurance company has an app that assesses your driving habits to offer you a personalized premium such as automerit with Belairdirect.

Reduce the weight of your vehicle.

Don't store heavy items like sports equipment in your vehicle. The heavier it is, the more gas you’re using. Avoid having items in your car unless you specifically need them for that trip.

Get your tired checked.

Did you know tire pressure affects mileage? If your tires are underinflated, your vehicle will use more gas to compensate. Make sure your tires are properly inflated for the most efficient use of gas.

While you can’t control the price of gas, there are little things you can do to try to save. You can learn more about ways to save on vehicle costs at belairdirect.com.

Rebate improvements make electric vehicles more accessible

The Province is improving accessibility to electric vehicles (EVs) by increasing maximum rebate amounts and ensuring they are going to people who need them most.

“More and more people in British Columbia want to get an electric vehicle to save money on gas and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “We’re improving our rebate program to make EVs more affordable and accessible for more families.”

The maximum provincial rebate under the CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate Program on the purchase or lease of a battery-electric vehicle (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and long-range plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is increased from $3,000 to $4,000. The maximum rebate for lower-range PHEVs is increased from $1,500 to $2,000.

“We’re helping make electric vehicles more affordable for more people in communities across the province,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “British Columbia is a leader in electric vehicle adoption, thanks to CleanBC, and we’re expanding access so that even more people can choose clean technologies that help avoid high gas prices, reduce maintenance costs and cut climate pollution.”

To ensure that EV rebates are available for people and families who need them most, eligibility for a rebate will be based on individual or household income levels:

Individuals with annual incomes as much as $80,000 (household incomes as much as $125,000) will be eligible for the maximum rebate amounts of $2,000 for lower-range PHEVs or $4,000 for BEVs, FCEVs and PHEVs.

Individuals with annual incomes between $80,001 and $100,000 (household incomes between $125,001 and $165,000) will be eligible for rebates ranging from $500 to $2,000, depending on income level and the type of vehicle selected.

Individuals with annual incomes more than $100,000 (household income more than $165,000) will not be eligible for provincial EV rebates.

Based on 2020 income tax returns, more than 90% of British Columbians are eligible for the provincial electric vehicle rebate. When combined with federal rebates, British Columbians can save as much as $9,000 on the purchase or lease of a new EV.

“British Columbia has reached a leadership position in zero-emission vehicle sales within North America because of the thoughtful approach by government and partner agencies, which has included rebates that make ownership as affordable as possible,” said Blair Qualey, president and CEO, New Car Dealers Association of BC.

“The latest changes go a step further and ensure those at the lower end of the income spectrum have a greater ability to purchase a clean-energy vehicle – and that is good news for the sector, for government and, most importantly, for the environment.”

The Province is also expanding the types of electric vehicles eligible for rebates. The price cap to determine eligibility for vehicle rebates remains at a maximum of $55,000 for compact and full-size cars. However, to support families and businesses requiring larger EVs, a second category has been added. For larger EVs that will be coming to market, including minivans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the cap has been set at a maximum retail price of $70,000.

This year, B.C. made used electric vehicles exempt from provincial sales tax, making the purchase of an EV more affordable and providing more options.

CleanBC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program offers provincial rebates that can cover as much as 50% of eligible purchase and installation costs for EV charging stations for single-family homes, condominiums, apartments and workplaces.

People encouraged to prepare for stormy weather

People living in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island and on the North and Central Coast can expect stormy weather between October 26 and Oct. 31.

Otherwise known as atmospheric rivers, narrow bands of heavy precipitation such as this are common in British Columbia and many occur every year, most commonly in the fall and early winter.

The River Forecast Centre closely monitors forecasts and will issue advisories and warnings should they be required. At the end of a drought, this influx of precipitation can cause flooding. However, extreme weather, such as the mid-November 2021 events, is rare and not forecasted at this time.

While this upcoming wet and stormy weather is typical and expected, the Province is prepared to take actions to keep people and communities safe in the event of flooding, such as:

Emergency Management BC (EMBC) is working closely with communities on preparedness activities, including regular regional co-ordination calls with First Nations and communities.

The River Forecast Centre is monitoring weather patterns and river conditions and remains vigilant for a potential rapid transition toward extreme wet weather that could contribute to an increased flood hazard.

EMBC is prepared to deploy four million sandbags to local governments to protect homes and public infrastructure.

EMBC is prepared to deploy or preposition sandbag machines to areas

of flood concern or potential flood concern throughout the province.

EMBC is prepared to deploy 10 kilometres of gabions, which are walllike structures filled with sand, and 32 kilometres of tiger dams, which are stackable orange tubes filled with water.

This year, EMBC expanded its use of Alert Ready to issue broadcast intrusive alerts on behalf of communities to warn British Columbians of imminent threats due to flooding.

In 2020, EMBC launched a digital registration system for Emergency Support Services (ESS) to provide timely access to support. Earlier this year, ESS was expanded to include direct payment to evacuees through Interac e-Transfer.

EMBC asks that British Columbians take precautions to ensure personal safety, including developing a household plan, putting together emergency kits, connecting with neighbours and learning about the local government emergency response plan for their area.

As well, British Columbians can take the following steps:

Protect your home:

People are advised to prepare for possible flooding of low-lying areas by moving equipment and other assets from these areas to higher ground, where possible. Clear perimeter drains, eavestroughs and gutters. Sandbags also help and can be made available through your local government.

Create grab-and-go bags:

Assemble an individual grab-and-go bag for each member of the household with the essentials they will need if asked to evacuate.

Recognize the danger signs:

If you live near a waterway, a change in water colour or rapid change in water level, especially a drop, could indicate a problem upstream. Call your local fire, police or public works department immediately if you suspect something is out of the ordinary.

If you face a threatening flood situation, park vehicles away from streams and waterways, move electrical appliances to upper floors and make sure to anchor fuel supplies. Listen to local officials if you are asked to evacuate. In the event of flooding, here are some tips about what to avoid: Steer clear of river shorelines: Keep away from river edges and shorelines. During periods of high flow, river banks may be unstable and more prone to sudden collapse. Stay away and keep young children and pets away from the banks of fastflowing streams and flooded areas or bridges.

Do not drive through flood water: Never attempt to drive or walk in flood water. Approximately 15 cm (six inches) of fast-moving water can knock over an adult, and 61 cm (two feet) of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickup trucks.

Landslide risk: Heavy rain may contribute to landslides and dangerous debris in creeks and waterways. Be safe and do not

go to watch the rushing water. If you notice trees beginning to lean or bend near your home, or cracks developing in the hillside, consult an engineer or contact local authorities.

There are more details in PreparedBC’s Flood Preparedness Guide. The guide contains useful information that will help British Columbians better protect themselves and their homes and understand what to do if their home or community is at risk of flooding.

Driving safety:

Crashes can be prevented when motorists are prepared. Some helpful tips for travelling in wet weather and winter driving conditions:

Check the weather forecast and consider postponing travel. If travel is necessary, wait until conditions improve.

Nearly 900 highway webcam views are available at more than 450 locations throughout the province. Research the current road conditions before you leave – @DriveBC (twitter.com) on Twitter or: DriveBC.ca

Wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict movement while driving. Bring warm clothing (e.g., winter boots, coat, gloves and hat) in case you need to get out of the vehicle.

Have an emergency plan. Ensure your vehicle is equipped with a full tank of fuel, a windshield scraper and snow brush, food and water, a first-aid kit and other emergency supplies.

Do not panic if you get stuck or stranded. Stay with your vehicle for safety and warmth.

If you have a cellphone, call for roadside assistance. For emergencies, call 911.

As winter-tire regulations are in effect on designated routes, drivers are encouraged to get the best tires available. These include tires with the mountain/snowflake symbol, which provide the best traction and handling in the most challenging winter weather conditions.

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bjLurg ny jdoN suwqy AuWTdy ‘cMd’ nUM dyiKaf qF kihkhf mfr ky qy hwQ qy hwQ mfr ky hwsxf sLurU kIqf, ijs ‘qy cMd dI mF ny jLrf ku guwsy ivwc ikhf ik ‘vy BfeI qUM ikAuN hwsdf hYN, igaf ikAuN nhIN?’ qF bfbf kihx lwgf ik ‘mfeI muMzf qF qyrf cMd hI hY, pr gozI mfr ky ciVHaf hY.’ ‘nf qYN myry muMzy nUM sfk krnf hY, jfh dPf ho jfh’ afid. mfeI ny guwsy ‘c ikhf. ies ‘qy bfbf buVbuV krdf quiraf jFdf khI jf irhf sI ik jy ‘cMd’ dIaF dovyN awKF shI huMdIaF, qF kI kihxy sI, inrf puMinaf df cMd hI hoxf sI.

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cYptr: pRmfqmf dy sMklp qoN ivrvy, pUrbI mhFdIp dy purfqn Drm

Aus dy jIvn ‘qy BfrU aMsL nhIN. kOmpRsqI keI vfr jfpfnIaF df Drm ho inwbVdI hY aqy jfpfn df dyvqf jfpfn dysL hI smiJaf jFdf hY.

“Drm AunHF leI ies krky iewk rIqIirvfjL dI ivvsQf hI rhI hY, nf ik koeI insLcf. bhuqy nfsiqk buwDIjIvI jfpfnI vI irvfjL anusfr afpxy pirvfrk mMdr ivwc inwq nq-msqk huMdy hn. afpxI ivigafnk soc dy bfvjUd AunHF dI pUjf df afDfr afpxy purfqn ajfx pUrvjF vFg hI hY. Auh vI jfpfnI rIqI-irvfjLF df pflx krdy hn. bhuqy jfpfnIaF leI AunHF dy ieh rIqI-irvfj hI AunHF dy Drm df pRqIk hn.” (a)[ isMtovfd jfpfnI lokF df aqI purfqn Drm hY. ies df koeI Dfrimk gRMQ nhIN hY. ies dy ieKLlfkI inXm kniPLAUsLsvfd qy buwD Drm qoN ley gey hn. CyvIN sdI eIsvI dy sLurU qoN lY ky jfpfn df bfdsLfh hI Dfrimk dyvqf smiJaf jFdf sI, pRMqU

1996 ivwc sLihnsLfh hIroihqo ny srkfrI

qOr ‘qy aYlfn kr idwqf ik Aus nUM iksy dYvI sLkqI vjoN mfnqf nf idwqI jfvy aqy ies pRkfr Auh iewk sMivDfnk rfjy vjoN svIkfr kIqf jfvy. isLMtovfd iewk aijhf Drm hY, jo afidvfsI kbIlf-pRbMD smyN hoNd ivwc afieaf aqy ieh afpxI pRgqI smyN bhuq sfry bdlfvF ivwcoN dI lMiGaf. jfpfnI bolI ivwc isLMto dy arQ ‘dyvI-dyviqaF df rsqf’ hY. isLMto sLbd dI vrqoN 18vIN sdI ivwc pihlI vfr ies nUM buwD Drm qoN inKyVn leI kIqI geI. isLMto Drm df muwK afDfr vwKrIaF-vwKrIaF afqmfvF dI pUjf hY, ijnHF nUM pihly-pihl psLUaF, pOidaF, vsqUaF, kudrqI vrqfiraF jF afpxy pUrvjF dIaF rUhF (totm) vjoN pCfixaf jFdf sI. isLMto Drm anusfr dyvI-dyviqaF df AunHF dIaF rUhF nfl rfbqf bfdsLfh (jfpfnI BfsLf ivwc imkfzo) rfhIN pYdf huMdf hY, ijhVf afpxy vwzy vzyry amfqrfsU (sUrj dI dyvI) df AuqrfiDkfrI hY aqy Ausy dyvI df ies DrqI AuWqy numfieMdf hY. ieh bfdsLfh imkfzo sfry lokF df

ipqfmf smiJaf jFdf hY aqy Aus dI dyviqaF vFg pUjf huMdI hY. not: pUrb dy Auprokq sB qoN purfxy DrmF bfry ijnHF ivwc pRmfqmf df koeI sMklp nhIN, QoVHI-QoVHI iBMn qf pRgt krdy vwKry-vwKry sfDnF qoN jfxkfrI pRfpq hox kfrx AunHF nUM (A), (a), (e) dy icnHF nfl drsfieaf igaf hY.

pUrbI mhFdIp ivwc ihMdU Drm iewk bhu dyvIdyvqfvF df Drm hY pr Aus ivwc vI eIsf pUrb qoN do aijhIaF sMprdfvF df ijLkr imldf hY, jo iswDy qOr ‘qy ‘pRmfqmf’ vrgy iksy sMklp qoN ivrvIaF hn. AunHF df ieQy sMKyp ijhf vrxn idlcspI qoN KflI nhIN hovygf. sFiKaf: purfqn BfrqI mhFkfiv ‘mhFBfrq’ ‘qy afDfirq iewk aijhI icMqn pwDrI hY ijs dI BUimkf mnuwK dy aMqrIv igafn aqy Aus dy mnoivigafn ‘qy inrDfirq hY. ieh pwDqI Xog dI hI sMpUrk hY. ieh purfqn BfrqI dfrsLink pRxflI dI hI iewk ivcfr-pwDqI hY, jo pihlI sdI eIsvI dy nyVy-qyVy hoNd ivwc afeI. sFiKaf bRihmMz ivwc muwZly do muwK qwq svIkfr krdf hY. iewk mfdf qwq qy dUjf aiDafqimk (cyqMnqf). cyqMnqf nf mhfn pRmfqmf hY, jo dunIaF df krqf hY aqy nf hI afqmf hY. ieh ivakqIqv aqy cyqMnqf df Auh atwl inXm hY jo aijhy mnuwKI jIvn dy invfs dI kfmnf krdf hY ijs ivwc bRihmMz ivwc ho irhf ivkfs sLfml hY. bRihmMz ivclf mfdf qwq lgfqfr pirvrqnsLIl hY, aqy ies ivc ho irhf ivkfs kfrx aqy kfrj dy irsLqy ‘qy afDfirq hY. ies df muwZ pOrfixk svfmI kipl ny bMinHaf.

mImFsf BfrqI dfrsLink pRxflI df iewk mhwqvpUrn kwtV ivcfr-pRbMD hY. ies dy ivafiKafkfrF df ivcfr hY ik vyd asloN dyv-bfxI nhIN hn. AunHF ivcly Dfrim aqy ivcfrDfrk isDFqF dI qrksMigkqf iswD kIqI jfxI cfhIdI hY. ieh ivcfr-pRbMD bRfhmx gRMQF qy AupinsLdF nUM bhuq mhwqv idMdf hY. ies ivcfr-pRbMD df afDfr ieh hY ik aMiqm prmgqI nUM iksy qrksMgq qrIky nfl smJfieaf jF ies dI pRfpqI iksy igafn jF cyqMn Xqn nfl pRmfixq nhIN kIqI jf skdI. sfrf iDafn muwK rUp ivwc smfijk aqy Dfrimk kfrjF ‘qy kyNdirq kIqf jfxf cfhIdf hY, aijhf AuhnF rIqI-irvfjF, AunHF dIaF sfrIaF bMdsLF qy mnfhIaF df pflx krn ivwc hY, jo iksy BfrqI AuWqy vrx-ivvsQf ny lfeIaF hoeIaF hn. [[[ sFiKaf vFg hI mImFsf vI aiDafqimk aqy pdfrQk inXmF nUM bRihmMz ivwc ivafpk mMndf hY. agly cYptr ivwc pRmfqmf dy sMklp qoN ivrvy pwCmI dysLF dy kuJ purfqn DrmF df vrxn kIqf jfvygf. (cwldf)

pRo: gurmIq isMG itvfxf

Hope in the Valley Luncheon to Support Local Salvation Army Programs

The Salvation Army – Abbotsford/ Mission is hosting the 1st Annual Hope in the Valley Luncheon on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre. The luncheon will bring together thought leaders and philanthropists from Abbotsford, Mission and surrounding communities to ring in the

The Hero for Hope award will be presented to Darshan, who has worked hard to overcome a series of life-changing setbacks to transform his life.

holiday season and recognize the importance and impact of philanthropy in our communities.

Funds raised will support the practical and compassionate care given to thousands in need – 365 days a year through The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford.

“With one in 10 British Columbians living in poverty, our Hope in the Valley Luncheon is particularly important due to the increase in demand for services. As the cost of living continues to rise in British Columbia, more people than ever live at or below the poverty line, and turn to the services provided by The Salvation Army for support,” states Major Ruth Gillingham.

This inaugural event will bring a message of hope and resilience. Hear the inspiring story of how Keynote Speaker Joe Roberts – The "SKIDROW CEO", went from being a homeless addict on the streets of Vancouver to become a highly respected business and community leader.

Attendees will enjoy a plated, traditional turkey lunch, performances by Gospel Brass Band and the Mountain Elementary School Choir.

Bob Singleton, well known as the voice of the Abbotsford Airshow for many years, will emcee the event.

Tickets are $80 each or $600 for a table of 8 and are available at www.eventbrite.ca or by calling 604.852.9305 #138.

Thank you to our generous sponsors to date: Gulf & Fraser, Abbotsford News, 98.3 Star FM, Globe Printers and Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre.

dyÈ dI afËfdI ivwc pMjfbIafˆ df

sMn 1600 ivwc vpfrIafˆ dy rUp ivwc aMgryË Bfrq ivwc afey. hOlLI hOlLI AunHfˆ ny Bfrq dy dwKxI aqy pUrbI Bfgfˆ AuWqy kbËf kr ilaf. mhfrfjf rxjIq isMG dy clfxy qoN bfad dUjI aYˆglo iswK jMg (1848-49) mgroN Bfrq dy gvrnr jnrl lfrz zlhOËI ny pMjfb nUM ibRitÈ rfj ivwc Èfiml kr ilaf. ibRitÈ srkfr vwloN Kflsf sYnf qoV idwqI geI pr awT sflfˆ bfad pMjfbIafˆ nUM iPr hiQafr cuwkx df mOkf imlL igaf. 1857 ivwc BfrqIafˆ vwloN lVI geI afËfdI dI pihlI jMg ivwc pMjfbIafˆ ny vI ihwsf pfieaf. 10 meI 1857 nUM myrT ivKy afËfdI dI pihlI jMg sLurU hoeI. jdoN 12 meI, 1857 eI[ nUM Aus jMg dI KLbr lfhOr puwjI qfˆ pMjfb ivwc bgfvq dy zr qoN mIafˆ mIr CfAuxI ivwc BfrqI aqy pMjfbI ispfhIafˆ nUM byhiQafr kr idwqf igaf. iPr vI pMjfb dy pUrbI Bfgfˆ ivwc pMjfbI aqy BfrqI sYinkfˆ ny bgfvq kr idwqI. keI sYinkfˆ ny afpxy kmfˆzrfˆ dI hI hwiqaf kr idwqI. idwlI qy rohylKMz dy nyVly lokfˆ ny bfgIafˆ dy pwK ivwc bgfvqfˆ kIqIafˆ. krnfl dy jftfˆ ny srkfr nUM ËmIn df lgfn dyx qoN ienkfr kr idwqf. rohqk aqy irvfVI ivKy vI bgfvqfˆ hoeIafˆ. ibRitÈ rfj nUM mflIaf nf dyx qihq Krl kbIly dy srdfr aihmd Kfˆ Krl ny bgfvq kIqI. aMgryËfˆ nUM srdfr Krl dy isr df ienfm qYa krnf ipaf. iswty vjoN Auh pfkptn dy nyVy ÈhId ho igaf. ienHIN idnIN pMjfb ivwc nfmDfrI jfˆ kUkf lihr AudY hoeI. 12 aprYl, 1857 nUM ivsfKI vflyL idn gurU rfm isMG ny lokfˆ nUM aMimRq Ckf ky iewk nvIN jQybMdI dI nINh rwKI, ijs nUM nfmDfrI jfˆ kUkf lihr afiKaf jfˆdf hY. nfmDfrI lihr df AudyÈ Dfrimk aqy smfijk Kyqr ivwc suDfr krn dy nflL nflL dyÈ dI afËfdI pRfpq krnf sI. iesy leI ies lihr ny aMgryËfˆ pRqI asihXog dI nIqI apxfeI. nfmDfrIafˆ ny srkfrI zfk shUlqfˆ, ivdyÈI kwpVy, srkfrI adflqfˆ aqy skUlfˆ-kfljfˆ df bfeIkft kIqf aqy afpxI srkfr kfiem kr leI. ibRitÈ hfkmfˆ nUM XkIn ho igaf sI ik nfmDfrI iswK AunHfˆ dy iKlfP iewk idn aMdoln ËrUr krngy. nfmDfrIafˆ dI nf-imlvrqx lihr nUM dbfAux leI ibRitÈ srkfr ny iewk koJI cfl cwlI. lokfˆ dIafˆ Dfrimk Bfvnfvfˆ nUM BVkf ky iewk-dUjy dy iKlfP krn aqy BfrqI lokfˆ nUM gulfmI df aihsfs krvfAux leI ihMdU musilmfˆ ivwc ‘pfVo qy rfj kro` dI nIqI hyT Qfˆ-Qfˆ buwcVKfny KolH idwqy. nfmDfrI iswKfˆ ny gAU rwiKaf df kMm sLurU kr idwqf. Auh gAU rwiKaf vI krdy aqy buwcVfˆ nUM vI mfr idMdy. 1871 ivwc AunHfˆ ny aMimRqsr

aqy rfeykot dy buwcVKfinafˆ `qy hmlf kr ky keI buwcVfˆ nUM mfr idwqf. ies `qy nfmDfrIafˆ qy ibRitÈ srkfr drimafn iswDI jMg sLurU ho geI. 68 kUikafˆ ny igRPqfrI leI afpxy afp nUM pyÈ kIqf. luiDafxf dy izptI kimÈnr -imstr kovn ny pUrI qihkIkfq ibnfˆ hI AunHfˆ ivwcoN, 49 kUikafˆ nUM 17 jnvrI, 1872 nUM qopfˆ nfl Auzf idwqf. ieMj hI kimÈnr PorsfQ vwloN qIh kUky PfˆsI ltkf idwqy gey. siqgurU rfm isMG nUM dyÈ inkflLf dy ky rMgUn Byj idwqf igaf. ijhVIafˆ smfijk aqy Dfrimk lihrfˆ ny smuwcy BfrqIafˆ nUM rfjnIqk qOr `qy pRBfvq kIqf, AunHfˆ ivwcoN iewk lihr afrIaf smfj lihr vI hY. svfmI dXfnMd srsvqI ny kyvl ivwidaf rfhIN hI ibRitÈ lokfˆ df ivroD nhIN kIqf, sgoN AunHfˆ ny pMjfb ivwc pMjfbIafˆ dy kOmI jËby nUM vI jgfieaf. lflf lfjpq rfey, s[ ajIq isMG aqy ÈrDf nMd, BfeI prmfnMd, lflf hridafl vI pRiswD afrIaf smfjI sn. afrIaf smfjIafˆ dy aKLbfr vI pMjfb dI afËfdI dI lihr ivwc pUrI qrHfˆ srgrm rhy.

aMgryË srkfr ny BUmI kr aqy isMjfeI kr ivwc vfDf kr idwqf sI. ies nflL iksfnfˆ ivwc nfKuÈI dI lihr dOV geI sI. iswty vjoN pMjfb ivwc iksfnI lihrfˆ ny jnm ilaf. afriQk sMkt ivwc Psy pMjfbIafˆ nUM 1905 ivwc rotI aqy dflL dI BflL ivwc iPjI, Gfnf, mlfieaf, kYnyzf, amrIkf afid dyÈfˆ ivwc jfxf ipaf. Bfrq qoN bfhr gey ienHfˆ pMjfbIafˆ ny bfhr rih ky vI dyÈ dI afËfdI leI Xqn kIqy. AunHfˆ Xqnfˆ ivwcoN iewk mhwqvpUrn Xqn gLdr aMdoln sI. gLdr pfrtI ny sfˆPrfˆissko qoN AurdU BfÈf ivwc iewk spqfihk pwqr– ‘gLdr` kwZxf sLurU kIqf. sMpfdnf df kMm krqfr isMG srfBf nUM sONipaf igaf. Aus dI imhnq sdkf Auh aKLbfr ihMdI, pMjfbI, gujrfqI, bMgflI aqy nypflI BfÈfvfˆ ivwc vI Cpx lwgf. ies sMsQf df muwK AudyÈ hiQafrbMd bgfvq rfhIN Bfrq nUM afËfd krvfAuxf sI. kyˆdrI lYijslyitv kONsl ivwc do ibwl pfs kIqy gey, ijnHfˆ nUM rolYWt ibl kihMdy hn. 13 mfrc, 1919 nUM mhfqmf gfˆDI ny rOlYt ibwlfˆ nUM asPl bxfAux leI hVqfl kr idwqI. pMjfb srkfr dy hukm nfl aMimRqsr dy izptI kimÈnr ny sUby dy do pRiswD nyqfvfˆ- zf[ siqafpfl aqy zf[ ikclU nUM PV ilaf. iswty vjoN Èihr vfsIafˆ ny hVqfl

Xogdfn

kr idwqI. aÈfˆqI aqy kRoD dy ies vfqfvrx ivwc aMimRqsr aqy ipMzfˆ dy lgpg 25,000 lok 13 aprYl 1919 nUM (ivsfKI vflLy idn) jilHafˆvflLf bfg ivwc jlsf krn leI iekwTy hoey. jnrl zfier afpxy 150 sYinkfˆ nflL jilHafˆvflLf bfg dy drvfËy awgy puwj igaf. bfg dy BIVy ijhy drvfËy `qy phuMc ky hukm kIqf ik sB lok iqMn imMtfˆ dy ivwc ivwc bfhr inkl jfx. bfg dy qMg rsqy rfhIN ieh nhIN sI ho skdf. jnrl zfier ny golLI df hukm dy idwqf. iswty vjoN lgpg 1,000 lok mfry gey aqy 3,000 qoN vwD lok ËKmI ho gey. ies Gtnf df bdlf srdfr AUDm isMG ny 21 sfl bfad ieMglYˆz ivwc sr Ezvfier nUM golLI nflL mfr ky ilaf. 1920 qwk pMjfb dy gurduafry aMgryË pwKI cirwqrhIx mhMqfˆ dy aiDkfr hyT af cuwky sn. mhMqfˆ dIafˆ anYikq kfrvfeIafˆ qoN iswK qMg af ky aMgryËfˆ dI shfieqf nflL gurduafirafˆ ivwc suDfr cfhuMdy sn. ibRitÈ hkUmq ny ijs vyly iswKfˆ nUM shfieqf nf idwqI qfˆ iswKfˆ dy Xqnfˆ nfl 16 nvMbr, 1920 nUM sLRomxI gurduafrf pRbMDk kmytI hoNd ivwc af geI. 14 dsMbr, 1920 nUM sLRomxI akflI dl hoNd ivwc af igaf. drbfr sfihb aMimRqsr AuWqy iswKfˆ df kbËf sI, pr ibRitÈ srkfr nhIN sI cfhuMdI ik gurduafry dI golk dIafˆ cfbIafˆ iswKfˆ dy kbËy ivwc rihx. iswKfˆ ny ies gwl df BfrI ivroD kIqf. bhuq sfry iswK nyqfvfˆ nUM bMdI bxf ilaf igaf. ies nflL iswKfˆ df ivroD hor vI iqwKf ho igaf. ies ivroD nUM kfˆgrs aqy iKlfPq kmytI ny vI shfieqf idwqI. aMq nUM ibRitÈ srkfr nUM iswKfˆ awgy Jukxf ipaf. bwbr akflI lihr df jnm gurduafirafˆ ivwc bYTy mhMqfˆ aqy pulIs df mukfblf krn leI hoieaf. bwbr akflIafˆ ny srkfr aqy Aus dy ipwTUafˆ nflL twkr lYx leI pihlf cwkrvrqI jQf bxfieaf. jdoN ies ny ‘bwbr akflI` nfˆ df aKLbfr kwiZaf qfˆ jQy df nfˆ ‘bwbr akflI jQf` bx igaf.

poR: sulwKx mIq (syvf mukq)

ieh ihMsk lihr sI. sO qoN vwD bwbrfˆ AuWqy mukdwmf cwilaf. drjnfˆ bwbrfˆ nUM PfˆsI lfeI geI. Bfvyˆ ieh lihr PylH ho geI, pr ies lihr ny pMjfbIafˆ nUM dyÈ dI afËfdI leI jfnfˆ vfrn df vl ËrUr isKfieaf.

srdfr Bgq isMG, BgvqI crn vohrf, suKdyv, ipRMsIpl CbIl dfs aqy XÈpfl afid ny 1925-26 eI[ ivwc lfhOr ivKynOjvfn Bfrq sBf-dI sQfpnf kIqI. Bgq isMG Aus df jnrl skwqr inXukq hoieaf. ies sMsQf df AudyÈ nOjvfnfˆ ivwc jfgRqI ilafAuxf sI. ies sBf ivwc dUsry dyÈfˆ ivwc afey ienklfbfˆ AuWqy vI ivcfr kIqf jfˆdf sI. bfad ivwc ies df nfm ihMdosqfn irpblIkn afrmI kr idwqf igaf. 31 dsMbr, 1929 nUM lfhOr ivKy kfˆgrs df iejlfs bulfieaf igaf. Aus ieiqhfsk iejlfs dy pRDfn jvfhr lfl nihrU sn. Aus idn awDI rfq vyly rfvI dy kMZy `qy pUrn afËfdI df mqf pfs kIqf igaf. nihrU ny ‘ienklfb iËMdfbfd` dy nfairafˆ ivwc kOmI JMzf lihrfieaf. 1930 ivwc Bgq isMG, rfjgurU qy suKdyv nUM PfˆsI dy idwqI geI, pr ieh kfrvfeI ibRitÈ hkUmq iKlfP dyÈ Br ivwc aMqfˆ df roh Br geI. nyqf suBfÈ cMdr bos ny 1943 ivwc isMgfpur ivKy BfrqIafˆ nUM iekwiTafˆ kr ky-afËfd ihMd POj dI sQfpnf kIqI. Aus POj ivwc pMjfbI sn – jnrl ÈfhnvfË, jnrl guridafl isMG iZwloN, kYptn pRym sihgl aqy jnrl mohx isMG afid. ies POj df muwK AudyÈ aMgryË nUM Bfrq ivwcoN bfhr kwZxf sI. 1 mfrc, 1944 nUM afËfd ihMd POj dy sYink brmf qoN huMdy hoey afsfm puwjy. 1947 ivwc jdoN Bfrq dI vMz hoeI qfˆ Aus vyly vI sB qoN vwD kÈt pMjfbIafˆ ny hI Jwly. pMjfb pwCmI aqy pUrbI pMjfb do Bfgfˆ ivwc vMizaf igaf. lwKfˆ mrd aqy aOrqfˆ aqy bwcy afËfdI df afnMd nf mfx sky. Aus smyˆ dy ËKm ajy vI awly hn.

nvIN dunIafN

asIN inq nvIN dunIafN ivc jfgdy hF. ijhVI dunIafN Auqy asF rfqI awKF mItIaF sn, Auh ieh nhIN ijs Auqy svyry asF awKF KolHIaF hn. awj dI dunIafN dy nvyN avsr, nvyN svfl, nvyN hwl hn.

sfzy Gr dy sfhmxy ijhVf ikwkr Kloqf hY, ieho jo awj hY kwlH nhIN sI; ies dy pwiqaF dy rMg ivc hvf Br PLrk hY, keI pwqy JV gey hn, keI nvyN puMgry hn; keIaF sUlLF dy mUMh iqwKy qy kflyL ho gey hn; keI pIlyL Puwl JV ky Zih pey hn, keI pUry jobn ivc mihk pey hn.

ijhVI ndI sfzy ipMz lfigEN vgdI hY, ieh Auh nhIN ijs Auqy asIN kwlH sLfmIN iPrdy afey hF. ies df sfry df sfrf pfxI nvF hY, ies dI Jwg hor hY. kwlH vflLy pfxI vih gey, dUr cly gey, Auh hux muV kdy eyQy af ky nhIN vg skxgy. ijs roNdy bwcy nUM rfqI mF ny QfpV ky pfsy nfl suafieaf sI, Auh ieh nhIN ijhVf svyr muskrFdf AuWiTaf hY. ies dy nksL bdl gey hn, ies dy inwky ijMny idmfgL ivc keI nvyN supny smf gey hn, qwdy ieh suwqf ipaf kdy muskrFdf qy kdy buwlHIaF tyrdf sI hor CyaF mhIinaF nUM ies gwl dI vI pRIiKaf kr lYxI, Auhdy EdoN dy nksLF df awjL dy nksLF nfl koeI myl nhIN hoxf. ieh qbdIlI iewk vfr nhIN, sgoN GVIE GVI afeI hY.

sO vrHy dI gwl hY, mnuwK isvfey GoVy jF bYl afid dy hor iksy svfrI nUM jfxdf nhIN sI, awj hvfeI jhfjL ivc AuWzdf hY, ies dIaF motrF vI hux 300 mI[PLI GMtf dOV skdIaF hn. amIrF nUM gLulfm cuwk ky bwGIaF ivc Pyiraf krdy sn qy idny rfqIN pwKy iKHWcdy sn. awj iewk btn dbfieafN ibjlI dIaF gwzIaF qurdIaF qy pwKy cldy hn. dunIafN inq nvIN nvylI huMdI jf rhI hY. vgdy pfxI vFg vgdy smyN dI jo GVI lMG rhI hY. Auh muV nhIN af skdI, asIN hmysLF nvyN smyN ivc rihMdy hF. ijhVy svfl awj sfzy sfhmxy hn, Auh ds vrHy pihloN nhIN sn qy ds vrHy ipCoN nhIN hoxgy.

vgdI ndI dI ihwk Auqy isrP Auho iksLqI cMgI qrHF qy dUr qk qr skdI hY, ijhVI vihx dy nfl vgdI hovy- vohx dy Ault vgx dy ikwl kFty CyqI iZwly ho jFdy hn, Aus dy aflLy-duaflLy Cwlf ClkdIaF rihMdIaF hn.

ijs iksy nUM sdf-jobn dI cfh hY, Auh inq nvIN huMdI dunIafN ivc afp vI nvyN rihx df hunr isK lvy. ieh hunr koeI aOKf nhIN. isrP nvyN smyN df siqkfr krnf jLrUrI hY. Auh buwZf ho igaf hY, ijs nUM afpxy bwicaF dIaF hrkqF anoKIaF Bfsx lwg peIaF hn. ieh hrkqF nvIN ijLMdgI ivcoN nvPwutIaF kONplF hn, ieh sdf anoKIaF hI PuwtdIaF hn. sfzy mfqf ipqf sfnUM anoKf smJ ky vrjdy sn. asIN afpxI sMqfn ivc Enf hI PLrk vyK rhy hF, jo Auh sfzy ivc vyK ky GbrFdy sn. mnuwK dIaF nslF vI iewk vgdf mnuwK-qv hY. iewk nsl kdy dUjI nsl nfl nhIN imldI. sdf-jobn dI cfh rKx vfly nUM nOjvfnF qy bwicaF ivc idlcspI kfiem rKxI pvygI. iehI idlcspI quhfzI Aumr df nfp hY. BfvyN swqr vrHy dy hovo, jy bcpn qy jvfnI quhfnUM iCwiQaF pfx dI QF quhfzy leI pRyrnf dy vsIly hn, qF qusIN ajy jvfn ho. qy jy ncdy bflpx qy hwsdy jobn dIaF sLyKIaF vyK ky quhfzy aMdroN iehiqafq qy mnfhI dy msLvry afp-muhfry AuTdy hn, qF qusIN buwZy ho gey ho, BfvyN quhfzf ajy qk iewk vfl vI icwtf nf hoieaf hovy. aMgF ivc lck BfvyN muwk jfvy, jd qk idl ivc lck bfkI hY, jvfnI jf nhIN skdI. dunIafN inrI nvIN hI nhIN bxdI jf rhI, cMgyrI vI huMdI jf rhI hY, siqjug muwikaf nhIN, sdf afAuNdf rihMdf hY. hryk GVI siqjug vl jf rhI hY. ipCly simaF ivc mnuwK afdmKLor sI. mnuwKI kurbfnIaF nfl PrjLI dyviqaF nUM KusL krn df jqn krdf sI. kflL dy smyN ivc qkVy kmjLorF nUM Kf jfieaf krdy sn. hryk qkVI kOm afdmKLorI Auqy plI hoeI hY. awgy brdf-ProsLI pRclq sI: kmjLor qkiVaF dy jLr-KLrIdy guLlfm hoieaf krdy sn. musLwkq aMgqoVvIN sI. amRIkf ivc guLlfmF nUM pVHfAuxf kfnUMnI jurm smiJaf jFdf sI. mnuwK dIaF KusLIaF vI KMUKfr sn. rom dy ivsLfl jlQlI aKfVy ivc anykF iesqRI dy jfieaF nUM BuwKy

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pr eynI dyr vI lokF nUM bhuqI jfpygI. PLfslf ieAuN ijwiqaf jfeygf ik sfrI dunIafN iek vwzy sLihr dI qrHF BfsygI. vlfieqF dy lok dUjy mhwilaF dy lokF vFg jfpxgy. duK suK bhuq hwd qk sFJy ho jfxgy. sfrI dunIafN iewko rfjsI njLfm hyTF ho jfeygI. KLurfk, KyqIbfVI dI QF rsfiexk qOr’qy msLInF nfl bxfeI jfieaf krygI. lokF nUM mfs Kfx dI hfjq nhIN rhygI. hYvfn qy iensfn dI srhwd eyzI durfzI nhIN rhygI. iensfn hYvfnF koloN eynf kMm nhIN lYxgy ijMnf AunHF df muqfilaf kr ky ijMLdgI dy Byq lwBxgy.

awj AuWnqI qF bhuq ho geI hY, pRfpqI vI vD geI hY, pr siBawqf ivc ajy bhuq vfDf nhIN hoieaf. jdoN sfieMs mnuwKF dy jIvn ivcoN grIbI hmysLF leI kwZx qy imhnq nUM idlcsp bxfn ivc kfmXfb ho jfeygI, isrPL AudoN hI aslI siBawqf df afrMB hovygf, isrPL AudoN hI eIrKf, corI qy jMg lokF dy suBf ivcoN inkl skxgy. jdoN mnuwK dI afqmf kbjLy dIaF KusLIaF qoN bhuq AuWcI ho jfeygI isrPL EdoN hI mnuwK dI vwzI qoN vwzI qswlI-ipafr, imlvrqx, imwTq, komlqf, sihnsLIlqf qy KUbsUrqI hoxgy. rokF, vlgfx, mnfhIaF, mnuwK dI bflafqmf dIaF kmjLorIaF hn. mnuwK hux jvfn huMdf jf irhf hY, ies dI vlIdgI hux muwkx vflI qy ies nUM rfjiqlk imlx vflLf hY.

dunIafN ies dI ey ieh dunIafN df bfdsLfh hY. ieho afpxI slqnq ivcoN purfqnqf kwZ ky, ies nUM inq nvIN bxfn dy nksLy bxf irhf hY. ies dIaF awKF ivc siqjug df nksLf hY, ies nksLy muqfbk afpxI dunIafN nUM nvIN bxfnf ies df vwzy qoN vwzf supnf hY.

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3. gurduafrf sfihb aqy hYrItyj gurduafrf dono iensfeIz pyNt $45,000 (pMqflI hjLfr zflr) Krc hoieaf.

4 gurduafrf sfihb df spIkr isstm $58,000 (aTvMjf hjLfr zflr) Krc hoieaf.

5. gurduafrf sfihb dy kYmry $40,000 (cflI hjLfr zflr) Krc hoieaf.

6 gurduafrf sfihb lMgr leI rotIaF vflI msLIn ieMzIaf df 5,00,000 (pMj lwK rupey) Krc afieaf.

7 gurduafrf sfihb lMgr vfsqy BFzy ieMzIaf 7,00,000 (swqy lwK rupey) Krc afieaf.

8 gurduafrf sfihb leI guMmt ieMzIaf 28,00,000 (aTfeI lwK rupey) Krc afieaf.

9 gurduafrf sfihb ivafh dy imlxI leI iewk kYnpI $70,000 (swqr hjLfr zflr) Krc afieaf.

10. gurduafrf sfihb ivwc 16 vyN ey sI aqy hIt isstm lfieaf igaf ijs qy $1,15,00,000 (iewk lwK pMdrF hjLfr zflr) Krc afieaf.

11 gurduafrf sfihb dy lMgr hfl dI sPfeI leI $11,000 (igafrF hjLfr zflr) Krc afieaf.

12. gurduafrf sfihb dI rsoeI dI rYnovysLn qy $20,000 (vIh hjLfr zflr) Krc afieaf.

13 gurduafrf sfihb dy lMgr hfl dy nvyN drvfijaF qy $50,000 (pMjfh hjLfr zflr) Krc afieaf.

14. gurduafrf sfihb dy skUl dI nvIN Cwq qy $30,000 (qIh hjLfr zflr) Krc afieaf.

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Arshdeep Bains makes History for South Asians in professional Hockey

South Asian Hockey Star, Arshdeep Bains is making history in the world of professional ice hockey in North America.

The 21-year-old left winger has become the first player of South Asian descent to sign a contract with the AHL team, Abbotsford Canucks.

Born and raised in Surrey, BC, Bains has made history in BC hockey after becoming the third player of South Asian descent to sign a contract with the NHL team, Vancouver Canucks and the first to top the Western Hockey League leading scorer chart last year. He is also only the 4th player of South Asian descent to have played in the NHL after players Bawa, Malhotra, and Khaira.

It is a dream come true for Bains who often remembers back to his childhood when he would attend Vancouver Canucks games at Rogers Arena with his older brothers and could only dream of representing his hometown NHL team one day.

Bains’ career started in 2015 when he first played professionally for the Delta Hockey Academy U15 prep. From there, he rose to Vancouver NE Chiefs U18 AAA in the 2016 season, before finally making it to WHL in 2017. He played for the Red Deer Rebels. During the 2021 season, Bains played 68 games, scoring 43 goals and a whopping 112 points. He won the Bob Clarke Trophy as the WHL scoring champion that season, making him the first person of South Asian descent to claim it.

He often says that his South Asian heritage is an important aspect in his hockey career. After growing up with virtually no South Asian role models to look up to in professional ice hockey, he says he is excited to play part in inspiring the future generation of South Asian kids in this direction.

The world of professional ice hockey has seen a dramatic change, especially in BC to become much more diversified and inclusive. With a growing base

of Canucks fans in the South Asian community, the Vancouver Canucks have taken steps to showcase their appreciation towards their fans as well with the most prevalent showcase being the celebration of the annual Diwali Night. This year, the team celebrated their 6th annual Diwali Night at Rogers arena with special performances from Punjabi hip-hop singer Jazzy-B during half time. The game also featured Indian snacks vendors at the game, and a special warm up jersey adorned with Indian art.

The Abbotsford Canucks are also hosting a Diwali Night at Abbotsford Arena on Saturday, October 29th, 2022. This special Diwali game will also include a special warm up jersey worn by play-

ers. Designed by local artist Sandeep Johal, this jersey will feature vibrant colours of Diwali, along with players names translated in Punjabi on the back. The Diwali night will also include:

- Special Diwali-themed activations throughout the concourse and outdoor plaza, including Henna artists, craft tables, a South Asian marketplace and a themed photobooth

- International Bhangra producer DJ Heer will be in attendance

- Performances by Bhangra Dancing School (Rangla Punjab) and Dhol performers

- Kirti Arneja will be signing the national anthems as well as performing throughout the evening

If you haven’t already it is not too late to catch the Diwali celebrations at Abbotsford Centre with the Abbotsford Canucks, all while watching Bains and his teammates take on the San Diego Gulls! Go Canucks Go!