January 6, 2023

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Chief, Nelson Police Department

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2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 300 4MATIC Sedan: Classy!

For 2023, the Mercedes-Benz CClass 300 4MATIC model arrives in a four -door sedan format for more versatility. It really does look nice, with its assertive stance and dramatic side profile. Of course, the familiar three-pointed star grille let everyone know you are rather discerning. This

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For the curious, the ISG acts as a mild hybrid at low speeds, aiding in functions when the car can “ glide: with engine off and increase energy recovery for fuel savings. NRCan rates the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic at 9.9/7.1 L/100 km city/ highway.

We tested a C-300 model in a cool Opalith White metallic paint with 18” AMG 5-Spoke Aero wheels

Overall, it is hard to fault the interior, the plastics, metal trim and other textiles are of the highest quality and fit and finish is uniformly good with excellent craftsmanship. From the available audiophile Burmester® sound system to the audio and touchpad navigation, the controls and function access is easy and intuitive to use. Nappa leather and the brushed stainless-steel trim abound to make drivers and occupants feel rather special.

generation is pleasant to drive nature with superb build quality, luxurious interior, and a choice of powertrains from mild to wild, Indeed, the C-300 is a suitably expensive and imposing looking car from all angles. It takes some styling cues from both the bigger Mercedes E-Class and S-Class sedans to good effect. This latest version is simply loaded with the latest technology and safety technologies.

For Canada, the C-300 sedan is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine assisted by a second-generation integrated startergenerator (ISG) and an EQ Boost 48volt on-board electrical system. The gasoline engine delivers 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the ISG system provides an additional 20 hp and 147 lb-ft more torque when required, mated to a new 9-speed G-TONIC automatic transmission. Mercedes excellent 4MATIC All-Wheel drive is also Available on this model as tested.

and upholstered in sleek black Artico interior trim, base priced at $56,700. Our tester came with following options: Premium Package $3,200, Premium plus Package $3,400 and Night Package $2,900, Dash Cam, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Metal Weave Centre Console, Anthracite Open-Pore Trim, Burmester Surround Sound System, Foot Activated Trunk Release and Wireless Charging. Total price came to $68,650 plus delivery and destination. Comfort and convenience options included a Panorama roof, illuminated door sills, a heated steering wheel, and acoustic glass, online music streaming, and sound personalization; and a Multimedia package with navigation, augmented reality, and a head-up display.

Interior wise, the C-Class a sparkling interior, all serious looking, discreet, solid and in good taste. The cool unit with a dual-screen-single-display setup, with the multimedia screen now separate and a ate digital instrument cluster in front of the driver returns. The dash is ergonomically excellent.

a freestanding high-resolution LCD screen (either 10.25-inch or 12.3inch), a portrait-oriented high-definition touchscreen, and the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (aka MBUX), including the “hey Mercedes” voice assistant which is truly the best system of its kind so far. Both front and rear passengers will enjoy the car’s larger exterior dimensions, offering more room in all areas. Rear trunk space, ais rated at a reasonable 455 litres.

On the road, the turbocharged 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system, enables smooth, fast acceleration and cruising and delivers its combined 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque with panache. through a 9-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration is officially rated at: 0-100KPH in 6 seconds with top speed of 210 KPH. To reduce turbo lag and optimize ride smoothness, there are 20 hp and 148 lb-ft of extra output available from the integrated starter-generator.

In terms of the driving experience, you can also adjust the C-300’s on road driving characteristics via the Sport or Sport+ drive modes (other modes are Eco, Comfort and Individual).depending on driver preference. The selective-damping multilink suspension offers a firm, stable, and well controlled ride and handling over a variety of road surface and bends. The All-Wheel Drive 4MATIC system provides exemplary traction in hard starts and on slippery road. Fuel consumption is rated at City / Highway - L/100km: 9.9 / 7.1

Overall, the C-300 is a good compromise offering a more comfort orientated, opulent relaxed driving experience, rather than a rougher sport orientated dynamic. Not much to complain about, Its agile, but not a canyon carver and so look to the higher-powered AMG C43 and C63 models if you require more visceral thrills. But for those needing a high spec premium luxury sedan, look no further. Mercedes-Benz quality all the way.

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 300 4MATIC Sedan.

Base price $56,000. Price as tested with options (Before tax and PDI): $68,650. More info at www.mercedesbenz.ca

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Minister’s statement on actions by federal government to protect Canadians from COVID-19

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement on actions being taken by the federal government to protect Canadians from COVID-19:

“I welcome the action taken by the federal government to protect Canadians from COVID-19 by requiring passengers arriving on flights from China, Hong Kong and Macao to produce a recent negative COVID-19 test result.

“In addition, the Public Health Agency of Canada is implementing a pilot project with Vancouver International Airport on wastewater testing from aircraft to assess the COVID-19 prevalence from various regions around the world and monitor for novel variants of concern. This is an expansion of the project in place with Toronto Pearson International Airport.

“B.C. will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in China and around the world closely while working with federal partners to ensure the public is protected and informed of COVID-19 related concerns.

“Our thoughts are with those dealing with the surge of COVID-19 and the

health-care workers supporting patients in affected countries.

“During this challenging respiratory season, and throughout the pandemic, keeping vaccines up to date is the best defence against severe illness.

“Everyone is strongly encouraged to get immunized and boosted against COVID-19 to ensure they are giving themselves the best protection into the New Year.

“Anyone planning on travelling to China should ensure they are fully up to date with vaccinations and take extra precautions to avoid becoming ill, as access to health care may be limited. Travellers should also review the Government of Canada’s travel advisories when considering travel to China.”

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More families in B.C. benefit from $10-a-day child care

More families in B.C. will save thousands of dollars per year as more than 1,375 child care spaces move into the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program in January.

These spaces will help reduce costs for families in British Columbia and further develop high-quality, affordable, accessible child care as a core service in B.C.

“Affordable child care can be lifechanging, and with these new $10-aday spaces, we continue our work to make life more affordable for families with more spaces converted in the next few weeks,” said Grace Lore, B.C.'s Minister of State for Child Care. “The recent child care savings and the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program are some of the ways we are making child care more affordable and allowing parents – especially mothers – to pursue opportunities and achieve financial independence and security, which benefits families, our communities and the economy as a whole.”

Spaces in the $10-a-day program reduce the average cost of child care from $1,000 a month for full-time, centrebased infant care to $200 a month for the same service, saving families an average of $800 a month per child.

“Our governments are making access to affordable, high-quality, flexible and inclusive child care a reality,” said Karina Gould, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. “Through our transformative investments, we remain focused on making life more affordable for families and giving every child the best possible start in life.”

More spaces will be added during the coming weeks to meet the goal of 12,500 spaces by February 2023.

The $10-a-day program expansion represents further progress in partnership with the federal government under the Canada-British Columbia Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. To support the goal of ensuring access to high-quality, affordable and inclusive early learning and child care, the Government of Canada is contributing $3.2 billion for child care in B.C. through March 2026.

“I’m very excited for Discovery Daycare to start the $10-a-day program,” said Christy Colussi, parent at Discovery Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert. “As a parent, I have two children attending Discovery, so it saves us almost $1,000 per month. This will allow us to add to the children’s Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) accounts, as well as help us travel to see our extended family in Ontario.”

The newly approved $10-a-day spaces are being offered at 35 child care centres throughout B.C., bringing the total $10 a Day spaces in B.C. to almost 12,000.

“I am so excited to have our day care accepted to be a $10-a-day centre,” said Lisa Pretulac, manager, Discovery Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert. “This has been a dream over much of my 30-year career that most of us thought would never happen. I’m proud to provide this for our families and see it as such a positive step toward a quality, sustainable system of child care for both families and child care professionals.”

In addition to these spaces, the Province, with federal funding support, is helping approximately 69,000 families with the cost of child care at centres that are not part of the $10-a-day program through child care fee reductions of as much as $900 per month per child. Fee reductions were introduced in 2018 through the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative and were further enhanced on Dec. 1, 2022.

All types of licensed child care providers offering services to children five and younger were eligible to apply for the $10-a-day program, including non-profit, private, publicly run and Indigenous-led providers. Additional consideration is given to providers in communities that do not currently have a $10-a-day site and is based on population density.

Since 2018, the Province has invested $2.7 billion in the 10-year ChildCareBC plan to build a future where affordable, inclusive and quality child care is a core service that families can rely on.

Tips to squeeze more into your savings

(NC) Let’s face it, just about all of us are feeling the effects of rising inflation. Some of us are even having to dip into our savings just to get by. Here are four ways you can find some extra money and keep building your savings for the future.

Be a coupon clipper

There’s no shame in using coupons. In fact, they’re a great way to lower your bill every time you shop or treat yourself to a takeout meal. Look for coupons in the mail and your local newspapers or check out flyers for deals to stock up on staple items. Sign up for your favourite grocery chains’ loyalty programs to get bonus discounts or even free groceries.

Set a budget and stick with it

always pay off your debts with the highest interest rate first. If you’re really struggling to pay the bills, contact

The only way to truly understand where your money is going is to create a budget that tracks all of your income and all of your expenses. At the end of the month, if you don’t have any money left to put aside - or are falling into debt - you can analyze your budget to find areas where you can cut back.

Pay off high-interest loans

Credit cards are handy, but the interest rates they charge can be exorbitant. In addition to interest, missed payments for bills can incur penalties. You should

your lender(s) for assistance. They might be able to offer you a lower interest rate or combine your debts into one manageable payment.

Check for deposits

The Climate Action Incentive payment is a government payment meant to help offset the cost of federal pollution pricing for residents of where it applies – currently Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. However, households in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and PEI will also begin receiving payments in July.

The incentive consists of a base amount, with supplements for residents of small and rural communities. While these payments used to be credits toward your income tax return, they’re now issued as quarterly tax-free payments. Look for a cheque in the mail or direct deposit payment in your bank account.

You can learn more about the payment at canada.ca/cai-payment.

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New protections in place for homebuyers in B.C.

Homebuyers in B.C. now have better protection in the real estate market as the homebuyer protection period takes effect on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

Creating a mandatory three-businessday period to give homebuyers more time to secure financing or arrange home inspections is the first key action the Province is taking following the B.C. Financial Services Authority’s (BCFSA) report on improving consumer protection in the real estate market. The extra time will help buyers fully consider whether a purchase is right for them under any market conditions, including in the face of rising interest rates and any highpressure sales.

“Housing remains a top concern for people in B.C. and a top priority for this government,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance. “Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions of people’s lives. This is an important milestone as we lead the way in protecting people and strengthening public confidence in the real estate market.”

The homebuyer protection period, also referred to in the industry as the homebuyer recission period, includes a rescission or cancellation fee of 0.25% of the purchase price, or $250 for every $100,000, for those who cancel their contract to help ensure that all parties are taking the transaction seriously. For example, if the buyer exercises the right of rescission

tilts too far toward sellers. He sees the new rules as a way to protect buyers in high-pressure sales or future overheated markets.

“Lack of time for buyers to complete due diligence can exacerbate risk or be used to hide property defects that otherwise may have been discovered,” Spalteholz said. “Though the market has cooled dramatically in recent months, it’s good to proactively put buyer protections in place. The rescission period strikes a sensible balance between protecting buyers while the fee should protect sellers from frivolous invocation of it.”

As the Province’s financial services regulator, BCFSA has been educating real estate agents and other real estate licensees about their accountabilities around the homebuyer protection period since the legislative changes were announced in July 2022.

“Consumer protection is core to what BCFSA does,” said Blair Morrison, CEO of BCFSA and superintendent of real estate. “We’ve worked extensively with real estate licensees to get them ready for the introduction of this new protection in B.C. in 2023. We urge consumers with questions about the [homebuyer protection period] to speak directly to their real estate licensee.”

The Province is continuing to analyze the advice and consider potential effects of other measures recommended in BCFSA’s report. People can expect to see more BCFSA advice reflected in any next steps toward improving consumer protection in the months ahead.

How to find the right winter tires

(NC) To buy or not to buy winter tires – that’s a question many Canadians ponder as winter approaches. Here are a few tips on how to choose your winter tires and maintain them:

Quality is the priority

on a $1-million home, they would be required to pay $2,500 to the seller.

Leo Spalteholz, a Victoria-based housing analyst, notes the negative effects when the balance of power

BCFSA is responsible for the supervision and regulation of the financial service sector, including real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, insurance, pensions, trusts, credit unions and the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation.

When choosing your winter tires, start by identifying a reliable brand with online research and reviews. Depending on the province, you may be eligible for a discount. Many insurance providers like Belairdirect offer their customers savings on car insurance for using winter tires. Make sure you let them know once your winter tires are installed.

Better tire treads

The rubber on winter tires is designed with deeper treads compared to those of all-season tires. This gives you much-needed grip

on ice and snow in sub-zero temperatures. The tread on winter tires also allows for better traction and maneuverability, improving movement on wet or icy roads.

Longer lasting tire pressure

Air pressure decreases in cold weather, but did you know winter tires are less likely to lose air than all-season or summer tires? This will save you more time and energy in the long run. Check your tire pressure at least once a month as the temperature starts to drop.

First permanent delivery-fee cap in Canada will help B.C. ring in new year

Canada’s first permanent cap on fees charged to restaurants by fooddelivery companies will go into effect in British Columbia on Jan. 1, 2023, giving restaurant owners more certainty about their costs.

“We all have a favourite local restaurant, somewhere we celebrate as families and friends, eat our favourite foods, or get a taste of home,” said Brenda Bailey, Minster of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “When restaurants were being charged unfair fees, our government acted fast to implement a temporary cap on delivery-service fees. We’re excited to bring in a permanent cap in the new year that will provide more

To ensure drivers are treated fairly, the act prohibits delivery companies from downloading costs onto drivers, ensuring employees and contractors will continue to be paid their wages and gratuities.

“We’ve seen dramatic growth in appbased delivery work in recent years,” said Janet Routledge, Parliamentary Secretary for Labour. “But we need to ensure workers are treated fairly. It was a priority to include protections for food-delivery workers in this legislation that prevent the costs of the delivery-fee cap from being downloaded onto them.”

This permanent cap is in addition to the B.C. government’s ongoing sup-

Reminder to have your say about app-based ride-hailing, fooddelivery work

Time is running out to share your thoughts about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work in B.C. Ride-hailing and food-delivery workers are invited to provide insights about the work they do and the benefits and challenges they face. The public is also welcome to share their perspective on this work.

The survey is open until Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at 4 p.m. (Pacific time) and is available online in English, French, Punjabi, Tagalog, Arabic, and traditional and simplified Chinese: https:// engage.gov.bc.ca/gig

The Province is taking an in-depth look at how to ensure gig work is fair for workers and sustainable for businesses. Such work involves incomeearning activity outside conventional

long-term employment relationships, such as through ride-hailing or fooddelivery apps.

The survey results, along with information received during in-person worker roundtable discussions and meetings with businesses, labour and worker organizations, academics and researchers, will contribute to a provincewide strategy that reflects the diverse needs and unique situations of today’s workers and workplaces.

Janet Routledge, newly appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Labour, is leading the government’s provincewide strategy on precarious work to ensure that appropriate employment standards are in place for gig workers. This work was previously led by Adam Walker, former parliamentary secretary for the new economy.

BDS Team Herbs Awareness

support to restaurants.”

The Food Delivery Service Fee Act was passed on Nov. 3, 2022, in response to delivery companies charging fees to restaurants as high as 30% of an order’s value during the pandemic. It followed a temporary cap put in place in December 2020, and extended in September and December 2021.

The new permanent cap limits the fees that delivery companies can charge restaurants to no more than 20% of the dollar value of an order. The act also allows delivery companies to offer optional, enhanced services for restaurants to opt into at their discretion.

ports for the industry, such as: the ability of bars and tourism operators with liquor licences to permanently purchase beer, wine and spirits at wholesale prices; the authorization of thousands of temporary patios; and increasing access to the small-business corporate income tax rate by raising the ceiling from $15 million to $50 million in taxable capital.

Lack of health awareness has become the major cause of people’s suffering from diseases. It is a bitter truth of reality now a days that we are surrounded by junk food all around. Although humans have always come up with solutions to problems, these situations are no exception. Similarly, our organization helps make people aware of their disruptive lifestyle and provides them with sufficient knowledge about various diseases and different important herbs.

There are nearly 25 main types of illnesses: obesity, overweight, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and liver problems, Gas, acidity, burning, sour rash, constipation, thyroid, joint pain, muscle pain, fatigue, mental tension, dullness of the face, various types of allergies, etc.

Herbs have always been an essential part of human life since ancient times. Not just herbs, but simply making a few changes would have a huge im-

pact on our body. We provide free health consultations with specialist Veda Ajmer Singh Shera from India’s popular BABA DEEP SINGH Ayurvedic Pharma (Phagwara, PB), promoting a healthy lifestyle system. He has medical background and has also been a big part of the Uniayur company in India. He has always been passionate about knowing more and more about the helpful herbs within our surroundings and relating them to being a cure for some of the bodily harm that our bodies go through.

We have previously helped and changed a lot of lives in India and now want to help many more and reduce their suffering.

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Donations Needed to Support Intense Need at Archway Food Bank

The Archway Food Bank has seen a 72% increase in the number of people facing food insecurity this year which is straining their resources.

After finalizing the year-end numbers, staff found that 9,108 individuals accessed food in 2022 compared to 5,302 individuals in 2021.

“Each year, we’re seeing an increasing need for food security programs,” said George Carter, an Archway Food Bank Supervisor. “This Christmas we had more than 1,100 households apply for support through our Christmas Bureau.”

Some households are sponsored through a matching program, but the majority receive holiday hampers, toys and gift cards directly from the Archway Food Bank.

“Thankfully we were able to support everyone who needed help this Christmas, but we’re worried about our ability to continue meeting the increased demand in 2023,” said Carter.

Each month, more than 3,500 individuals access the Archway Food Bank. They receive a monthly food hamper and some basic supplies like diapers, formula and feminine hygiene products as available.

“Not only does the need keep going up, grocery prices have gone up which means the donations don’t go as far as they used to,” said Carter.

The Archway Food Bank is supported primarily through donations by

individuals, organizations or local fundraising activities, with the majority of donations usually coming in December.

“We’re experiencing the highest cost of living in decades, and unfortunately it makes it harder for people to donate,” said Jennifer Willford, Archway Manager of Philanthropy. “Our community has been so supportive, but we still have a long way

to go to meet the intense need we’ve been experiencing.”

“If you are looking to make a donation before the end of the year, we’d be grateful if you consider supporting the Archway Food Bank.”

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Improved processes will help renters, landlords

Renters and landlords in B.C. will soon benefit from more timely and efficient supports and services as government takes action to speed up and strengthen residential tenancy dispute resolution.

“Renters and landlords have been clear that the current residential tenancy dispute resolution process isn’t working fast enough to address their needs,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “We hear you and we are taking action to speed up service and strengthen enforcement to address things like repeat or serious offences like illegal evictions, so renters and landlords can get the fair treatment and timely support they deserve.”

Government is increasing the Residential Tenancy Branch’s (RTB) operating budget and staffing by 40%, adding as many as 50 new full-time employees to cut waiting times and doubling the size of the Compliance and Enforcement Unit (CEU). The CEU was launched in 2019 to investigate complaints and take action

on repeat or serious residential tenancy offences, such as illegal evictions, and levy monetary penalties, if necessary.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and overall demand from more people moving to B.C., the RTB has received a high volume of applications. Waiting times for dispute resolution remain long. This new investment of as much as $15.6 million over three years is a significant injection of new staff and resources to improve service delivery and speed up waiting times for hearings.

“As tenants grapple with the ongoing housing and eviction crises, it is essential that they can access and enforce their rights at the RTB,” said Robert Patterson, lawyer, Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC). “This additional support for the RTB will mean that tenants whose landlords are ignoring the law can have their urgent concerns addressed sooner. TRAC hopes that adding

more staff will mean not only that tenants’ cases will be heard more quickly, but also that arbitrators will have the time and support they need to give well-reasoned decisions. We also applaud the government’s investment in the Compliance and Enforcement Unit, which has been an incredible resource for tenants, by preventing illegal evictions and taking meaningful action against bad-faith landlords.”

Doubling the size and increasing the capacity of the CEU will improve its ability to address serious issues and ensure people are getting fair treatment. It will also allow the CEU to intervene earlier and prevent the need for hearings in the first place, and also take on more cases, which will reduce matters that escalate into multiple requests to the RTB for arbitration.

“Not only will this new investment alleviate financial concerns for landlords by allowing them to solve rental disputes faster, but it will also ensure that their unit is available to provide housing to people in B.C. at a time when it’s needed most,” said David Hutniak, CEO, LandlordBC. “We are pleased to see this government take action to resolve a process they recognize isn’t working. We look forward to continuing to work alongside them to create better solutions for landlords and renters in our province.”

In addition to hiring more staff, the RTB will continue to revitalize its

dispute resolution processes to make those processes more user-focused and easier to navigate. This includes an increase in early intervention to resolve disputes without a hearing. The RTB is in the process of making enhancements to its online service portal, which has sped up the application process.

This funding builds on actions government has taken to better protect renters since 2017, including capping rent increases below inflation at 2% in 2023, banning illegal renovictions, launching Canada’s first provincewide rent bank, closing the fixed-term lease loophole, ending all strata rental-restriction bylaws and limiting age-restriction bylaws in strata housing with the exception of 55 and older.

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New premier delivers action to expand housing supply

To help deliver more good homes for people, the Province is introducing new laws to build the homes people need, make it possible for homes that are vacant to be rented and remove discriminatory age and rental restrictions in stratas that hurt young families.

“B.C.’s housing crisis is stressing out and hurting people while it holds back our economy,” said Premier David Eby. “As a first step in my 100-day plan, we are making changes to deliver more homes for British Columbians, faster. We will work with municipalities to set housing targets and make sure the homes people need get built. For those searching for a home today, there’s good news. We’re making it possible for thousands of condos that are vacant to be rented out as soon as these new laws pass. For those worried about the future, we’re setting out a new way to co-ordinate the efforts of our cities and the Province to build the homes people need quickly.”

The first piece of legislation, the housing supply act, will help speed up housing development and increase supply by giving the Province the power to set housing targets in municipalities with the greatest need and highest projected growth. Targets will be based on information provided by and in consultation with municipalities. The new housing targets will encourage municipalities to address local barriers to construction so that housing can get built faster, including updating zoning bylaws and stream-

lining local development approval processes.

“I had a good job lined up and even I had a hard time finding a home,” said Omama Shoib, a health-care worker who moved from Alberta to Victoria. “We need more housing options across the board urgently. Some people aren’t as lucky as I was and have to turn down job opportunities or schooling because they can’t find suitable housing. I’m relieved the government is doing more to increase housing so people don’t have to give up on pursuing their goals just because they can’t find a place to live.”

The Province will monitor progress and work with municipalities to help address barriers to meeting housing targets and to support the increased community needs associated with targeted growth. The act enables compliance options as a last resort, should municipalities with the highest need struggle to create the conditions that are necessary to ensure housing gets built.

If passed, the housing supply act is scheduled to be brought into force in mid-2023. To support implementation, the Province will continue to help local governments speed up local approval processes through the continued implementation of the Development Approvals Process Review and work underway to accelerate provincial approvals.

In addition, the Province is making amendments to the Strata Property Act to end all strata rental-restriction

bylaws and to limit age-restriction bylaws so that the only permitted age restriction is to preserve and promote seniors’ housing through the “55 and over” rule in strata housing. Some buildings have “19+ only” age restrictions that mean couples starting a family have to plan to move out as soon as they become pregnant. Stratas will be able to appear at the Residential Tenancy Branch to evict problem tenants and recover costs of those appearances.

“There’s a lot of things on your mind when you are getting ready to start a family. It can be a very stressful time,” said Sarah Arnold, an expectant mother and condo owner in Victoria. “The last thing you need to think about when you’re preparing to welcome a newborn is finding a new place to live. These unjust age restrictions have hurt a lot of families, and I am pleased to see the Province is taking action to make sure no more couples have to uproot their lives and leave their homes if they decide to start a family.”

In areas where government has data through the Speculation and Vacancy Tax, there are approximately 2,900 empty condos that cannot be rented out because strata rules prevent them from renting out their condo, and gov-

ernment expects there are more empty units in strata buildings in other parts of the province. This amendment will enable owners to rent out these badly needed homes immediately. Government also expects that some owners in strata buildings would choose to rent out a room in their condo if they were given the opportunity to do so.

“Rules that prevent families with children from living in a home or prevent people from renting the unit they own are no longer acceptable in our current housing market,” said Murray Rankin, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. “These amendments will open up more rental and homeownership options for people at a time when they’re needed the most.”

If approved, the changes to the Strata Property Act would take effect immediately. Bylaws restricting shortterm rentals, such as AirBnBs, will continue to be allowed.

These actions are new steps to deliver homes in B.C., building on B.C.’s 10year, $7-billion Homes for B.C. plan.

Home Owner Grant to help people with property taxes in 2023

The Home Owner Grant will continue to cover 92% of residential properties in B.C. with the threshold set at $2.125 million for 2023.

The basic grant amounts remain the same as last year. The basic grant amount for homeowners in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and Capital Regional districts is as much as $570 and as much as $845 for homeowners 65 or older and veterans, as well as for people who have a disability or live with a relative who has a disability.

For homeowners in northern or rural areas (outside Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and Capital Regional districts), the basic grant amount is as much as $770 or as much as $1,045 for homeowners 65 or older, veterans and for people who have a disability or live with a relative who has a disability. In 2022, the Home Owner Grant program provided additional relief to almost half a million seniors throughout the province and approximately 13,000 persons with a disability. More than one million applications to the program were approved.

The best time to apply for the Home Owner Grant is in May after people have received both their BC Assessment notice and their municipal or rural property tax notice. Assessment roll and jurisdiction numbers are needed to apply.

People are encouraged to check online for their application status, particularly as the deadline to pay property taxes nears, to ensure that they are not billed for any late-payment fees or penalties.

B.C. homeowners may also be eligible for B.C.’s Property Tax Deferment

program. It is a low-interest program for homeowners who meet criteria, including:

supporting a dependent child (Families with Children Program); 55 or older during the current year; a surviving spouse of any age; and a person with disabilities.

Homeowners can apply for the Home Owner Grant and Property Tax Deferment securely online.

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sMsQfvF, kfnUMnI inXm, klf aqy ieQoN qwk ik lokF dy Dfrimk ivcfr AuWsrdy hn. ienHF sfiraF nUM afDfr bxf ky hI ienHF dI ivafiKaf kIqI jf skdI hY.” Auprokq Audfhrx qoN spwsLt hY ik Dfrimk ivcfr Ausfr df iek aihm ihwsf hn. afE! hux pRo[ iksLn isMG dI Drm dy Ausfr df ihwsf hox dI Dfrnf bfry suxIey.

“jrmn sLihnsLfh ivlhYlm kYsr ny iek vyr ikhf sI ik sB mjLhbI (Dfrimk) lihrF asl ivwc isafsI lihrF hI huMdIaF hn. pMjfbI pfTkF bfry ieh scfeI koeI nvIN nhIN. Auh BlI-BFq ies gwl qoN jfxU ho cuwky hn ik mjLhb Ausfr (pRo[ sfihb ‘bys’ nUM nINh kihMdy hn qy supr- stRkcr nUM Ausfr. keI ivdvfn Ausfr qy pr-Ausfr vI pukfrdy hn) df ihwsf hY aqy Ausfr hmysLF jmfqI ihq pRgt krdf hY, Aus df hI rYsLnyl huMdf hY. jdoN pRcilq kImqF dy iKlfP nvF mjLhb AuWTdf hY, Auh kfbjL jmfq dy iKLlfP iksy AuWTdI jmfq df ihq, Aus df rYsLnyl huMdf hY, aqy Aus dy ipwCy Auh AuWTdI jmfq huMdI hY[[[ Ausfr iksy styj Auqy vI hovy, iksy rUp ivc vI hovy, Auh hmysLF afpxI nINh pRgt krdf hY.

iesy pRkfr zf[ surjIq isMG BwtI vI ‘nINh dy Ausfr’ dI gwl krdy hoey kihMdy hn, “iksy smfj dy Auqpfdn sbMDF df kuwl joV hI iksy smfj df afrQk ZFcf, iehdf afDfr jF nINh bxdf hY. ieh nINh hI smfj df buinafdI ZFcf huMdI hY, ijs AuWpr smfj df bfkI sfrf ZFcf, ijvyN rfj, kfnUMn, Drm, rfjnIqI aqy nYiqkqf afid Ausiraf huMdf hY. mnuwKI cyqnf dy ienHF vwK-vwK rUpF dy smuwc nUM hI iksy smfj df Ausfr jF AuWprlI bxqr ikhf jFdf hY.

dUr nf jfeIey, jy jLmInI pwDr ‘qy gwl kIqI jfvy, qF iswK Drm dI Audfhrx qoN spwsLt hY ik Drm dI gwzI isafsq qoN ibnf qur hI nhIN skdI, AuvyN ijvyN khfvq hY ik mIaF-bIvI dy sumyl qoN ibnf mnuwKI jIvn dI gwzI nhIN cldI. donoN hI iewko gwzI dy do phIey hn. guru nfnk ny afpxy pYrokfrF nUM vI ieh AupdysL idwqf sI.:

jo qAu pRym Kyzx kf cfE. isr Dr glI morI afE..

AunHF bfbr dy hwly vyly aijhy POjI ajoV df pRmfqmf nUM iglf vI kIqf aqy hwly dI muKLflPLq krn leI bfbr dI jylH vI kwtI. guru arjn dyv jI nUM bfdsLfh jhFgIr df hukm hoieaf ik Auh ‘ies kUV dI dukfn’ (iswKI dy pRcfr) nUM bMd kry qy ieslfm kbUl kry, nhIN qF ‘vfsf’ (qsIhy dy ky mOq) leI iqafr rhy. guru jI ny afpxy afdrsL –iswKI dI ivcfrDfrf df iqafg krnf mnjLUr nf kIqf aqy nqIjy vjoN qsIhy BrI sLhfdq pfeI. aMqm smyN AunHF afpxy puwqr guru hrgoibMd nUM afdysL idwqf ik

iswKI ivcfrDfrf dI rfKI qlvfr nfl kIqI jfvy. ies leI guru hrgoibMd ny ‘mIrI’ qy ‘pIrI’ dIaF do qlvfrF pihnIaF aqy XuwD leI GoV-svfr BrqI kIqy. swqvyN guru hr rfie ny aOrMgjLyb dy Coty Brf dfrf isLkoh nUM 2000 GoV-svfr Byj ky ihPLfjLq nfl lfhOr ilaFdf. guru goibMd isMG jI ny idwlI dy qKLq ‘qy aOrMgjLyb qoN ipCoN bhfdr sLfh dI mwdd kIqI, jo sfry AumIdvfrF ivwcoN Gwt kwtV Dfrimk sI aqy zf[ gMzf isMG anusfr bhfdr sLfh ny qKLq ‘qy bYiTaF, nfl kursI dy ky guru jI nUM ibTfieaf. sLfhI Zoaf (iKLlaq) pihnfieaf qy mfhvfr pYnsLn mukwrr kIqI.

guru goibMd isMG ny iks pRkfr Drm qy rfjnIqI df sumyl kIqf aqy dwisaf ik swc df Drm clfAux leI ikvyN POjI sLkqI dI vrqoN jLrUrI hY. aijhy ivcfrF df hvflf arjn dfs milk ny afpxI pusqk ‘aYn ieMzIan gurIlf vfr’ dy aMq ivc kIqf hY. Auh ilKdf hY :

“ijQoN qwk lok-XuwD dI rfjsI qy PLOjI XuwD nIqI df sbMD hY, mfE-jLy-quMg dI ieh khfvq ik ‘sLkqI bMdUk dI nflI ivcoN inkldI hY, ieh vfk ijvyN guru goibMd isMG ny 1699 ivwc Kflsy dI sQfpnf smyN khy gey vfk df hI qrjmf hovy. BfvyN ies df ieh arQ nhIN ik mfA-jLy-quMg iksy pRkfr guru goibMd isMG dI ivcfrDfrf qoN pRBfivq hovy. ies nqIjy ‘qy phuMcx AuWqy ik ihMdU- iswK smfj df punr inrmfx AunHF dy rfjsI kilafx qoN ibnf sMBv nhIN, AunHF ikhf, “koeI iksy nUM rfj-gwdI afpxI iewCf nfl nhIN sONpdf. jo koeI vI hkUmq krn dI sLkqI pRfpq krdf hY, Auh hiQafrF dI sLkqI nfl hI pRfpq krdf hY.”

‘koeI iksI ko rfj n dy hY. jo ly hY inj bl sy ly hY.. Auprokq sfry vrxn qoN isWD huMdf hY ik Drm qy rfjnIqI df gUVHf sbMD hY. Drm dI cUMik iewk afpxI ivcfrDfrf huMdI hY, jIvn pRqI Aus df iewk afpxf njLrIaf huMdf hY qy Aus njLrIey nUM sMBflx qy pRPuwlq krn leI sLkqI dI vrqoN jLrUrI ho jFdI hY. jy iswK Drm dy ipCokV nUM vficaf jfvy, qF pRqwK huMdf hY ik sfzf ivrsf bVf mhfn hY. ies df hr vrkf (pMnf) kyvl gurU sfihbfn hI nhIN, sgoN hor byaMq sLhIdF dy KUn nfl isMijaf hoieaf hY. ijs vsqU nUM sfzy sfihqkfr drgujLr krI jf rhy hn, Aus df iDafn nkslI lihr dy XoDy sMq rfm AudfsI ny pihlI vfr iKwicaf. Aus dI kivqf ivwc iswK gurUaF qy iswK sLhIdF qoN leI pRyrnf spwsLt rUp ivwc pRqwK huMdI hY. so sfnUM afpxy ivrsy ‘qy gOrv mihsUs krnf, ies nUM nvyN sfihq df aMg bxfAuxf qy ies qoN pRyrxf lYxI cfhIdI hY. afpxy ivrsy nUM apxfey jfx dI ikMnI loV hY qy ies ‘qy

ikMnf jLor idwqf jfxf cfhIdf hY, ies dI iek ieiqhfsk Audfhrn dy ky mYN ies pRsMg nUM smfpq

krFgf.

jlMDr qoN Cpdy iewk pRiswD mfhvfr rsfly ‘sMgRfmI lihr’ PrvrI 2011 dy pMnf nM[ 14 AuWqy iewk iebfrq ies pRkfr drj hY: “kimAUinst ieMtrnYsLnl dI swqvIN sMsfr kFgrs (1935) ivwc ies pRkfr drj hY, jykr asIN rUs, cIn, ikAUbf, AuWqrI korIaf aqy vIaqnfm dIaF kimAUinst pfrtIaF dy ieiqhfs ‘qy njLr mfrIey qF sfnUM spwsLt idKfeI dyvygf ik lYinn, mfE-jLy-quMg, PLIzl kfstro, ikm iel suMg qy ho cI imMnH ny nf kyvl afpxy afpxy dysL dy ieiqhfs df hI zMGf aiDan kIqf, sgoN afpxy purfqn ieiqhfs dy sUrbIrF nUM vI sMGrsLsLIl lokF dy nfiekF vjoN sQfpq kIqf aqy ienHF dI vrqoN jn-smUhF nUM afpxy pwK ivc ijwqx aqy ienklfbI lihrF dI gqI qyjL krn leI bfKLUbI vriqaf. aYpr asIN ivsLysL krky pMjfb dy kimAUinst kfrkuMn aijhf krn ivwc sPl nhIN ho sky. dUjy pfsy sfzy dys ivwc hfkm jmfqF dIaF sfrIaF hI pfrtIaF, ivsLysL krky BfrqI jnqf pfrtI aqy pMjfb ivwc akflI ppfrtI dysL aqy pRFq dy ieiqhfs dy nfiekF aqy agFhvDU lihrF dI vfrs bxn leI awzI-cotI df jLor lf rhIaF hn aqy lokF nUM guMmrfh krn ivc sPl ho rhIaF hn. ‘mhFBfrq’ ivwc inaF aqy ainaF dy XuwD ivc inaF dy pwK ivwc Bugqx vfly XoiDaF dI ivrfsq ‘qy bI[jy[pI[ vwzf dfavf krdI hY aqy pMjfb dy sLfndfr purfqn ivrsy dy nfiekF, gdrI bfibaF, Bgq isMG aqy guru goibMd isMG jI dI ivrfsq bxn leI akflI dl koeI ksr bfkI nhIN rihx idMdf, jdoN ik hkIkq ieh hY ik ieh ansr AunHF dy vfrs ho hI nhIN skdy. sfnUM ies pwK nUM smJxf hovygf aqy muwK tyk mfrksvfd-lYinnvfd ‘qy rwKdy hoey pUrI idRVqf, lgn aqy sfvDfnI nfl afpxy lokF dy sLfndfr ieiqhfsk ivrsy dy vfrs bxn leI vI Xqn krny hoxgy.”

pRo: gurmIq isMG itvfxf

vflI cftI

‘DIrf rih jLrf, mYN[[[[ jf afvF, iPr lVdy hF’

sLfied 60ivaF qwk lok ipMzF ivwc bfhr drF mUhry hI bYTdy sn aqy hr iek afAuNdy-jFdy nUM bulfAuNdy qy rfjLI-KusLI puwCdy sn. irsLiqaF dy drjy-b-drjy itwcrmKLOl vI afm hI kr lYNdy sn qy awgoN keI qF kIqI itwcr-mKOl df jvfb nihly ‘qy dihlf mfr ky dy idMdy sn qy keI axsuxI krky awgy lMG jFdy sn. pr guwsf nhIN sI krdf koeI. hor qF hor, lok grmIaF nUM pirvfrF smyq rsiqaF ivc afpdy Gr dy drF awgy rfqF nUM sONdy vI sn. lok iek-dUjy dI iewjLq dy sFJI huMdy sn.

aFZ-guaFZ dy inafxy lukx-mIcI Kyzdy, AunHF dy mMijaF dy kdy AuWpr dI qy kdy hyT dI CflF mfrdy qy lukdy rihMdy sn. mMjy ‘qy ipaf, iksfn Qwikaf-tuwitaf hox dy bfvjUd GUrdf, rokx leI rOlf pfAuNdf rihMdf sI qy kdy-kdy gflHF df pRsLfd vI AuWcI dy ky vMzdf rihMdf sI, pr DOl-DwPf jF bhuqf guwsf nhIN sI krdy lok. lokF ivc afm qy guaFZI pirvfrF ivc Kfs qOr ‘qy BfeI-Brwpx huMdf sI. DI-BYx jF vwzy Coty dI iewjLq huMdI sI. iesy nUM pyNzU swiBafcfr jF BfeIcfrf ikhf jFdf sI, qF hI qF afm hI lok kih idMdy sn ik ipMzIN vwsx dyvqy[[[. vwzy-Coty dI sLrm huMdI sI. aFZ-gvFZ dy bfby, cfcy, qfey vI GUr-Gwp kr lYNdy sn. ipMz dI DI sB dI DI huMdI sI aqy ipMz df jvfeI sfry ipMz df jvfeI smiJaf jFdf sI.

jy kdy iksy bfhrly ny af ky ipMz koeI mfVI gwl jF Aupwdr kIqf huMdf, qF sfrf ipMz iekjuwt ho ky pY inkldf sI qy lokF df iehI llkfrf huMdf sI ik: ‘ho jfAu iekwTy Auh ipMzf, ipMz dI iewjLq df svfl hY[[[ ‘ afid. duwK-suwK sFJy huMdy sn. iksy vI Gr ivafh afid hoxf qF sfry ipMz nUM cfa cVH jFdf sI qy sfry ivafh vfly pirvfr dI hr qrHF nfl mwdd krn ivc afpdf PrjL smJdy sn. ies ivc grIb-amIr jF jfq-pfq nhIN sI dyKI jFdI. ibnf khy ivafh vfly Gr sB ny duwD dy ky afAuxf qy hr iewk ny kihxf ik, “jI sfzy lfiek vI koeI syvf dwisE.”

jy koeI muMzf pVH ky qrwkI krdf, qF sfrf ipMz smJdf ik Auh sfzf hI muMzf hY aqy bfhr aMdr jf ky lok afm hI isr AuWcf krky kihMdy ik qrwkI ikAuN nf kry: sfzy ipMz df pfxI jo pIqf hY[[[[ afid. sfry pMjfbIaF nUM afpo-afpxf ipMz ipafrf lgdf hY aqy Aus ‘qy Auh bhuq mfx krdy hn qy ipafr vI krdy hn. afpdy ipMzF dI qrwkI qy KusLI sdf locdy hn. pMjfbI swiBaqf dI ieh iek vzwqx hY.

jy kdy koeI guwsy-igly huMdy, qF vI ‘vwizaF dI pMcfieq’ bulf ky smJOqf krf idMdy sn. ieh votF nfl cuxIaF pMcfieqF dI gwl nhIN hY. Auh qF bws vwzy bjLurgF dI mfx-iewjLq vflI smfijk BfeIcfry dI pMcfieq huMdI sI, ijs ‘qy PYsilaF nUM hr koeI iKVy mwQy mMn lYNdf sI.

jy ipMz df koeI muMzf KyzF ivc, Kfs qOr ‘qy ‘GolF’ ivc bMnH-cMny GulL ky gurjF ijwq ky ilafAuNdf sI, qF bjLurgF ny kihxf ik ies cobr nUM (pihlvfn nUM) iGAu df pIpf idAu qy ipMz dy lok Jwt hI iGAu iekwTf kr idMdy sn qy kihMdy sn ik beI sLfbfsLy, muMizaf, krqI kmfl, sfry ipMz df nfAuN AuWcf krqf. eIrKf-bKIlI Gwt huMdI sI. ieh Puwt pfAU ‘pMcfieqI votF’ hflI nhIN sI huMdIaF. srb sMmqI nfl hI bhuqI vfrI pMcfieq cux leI jFdI sI. hor qF hor afjLfdI qoN ipCoN 20 ku sfl qwk isafsI lIzr vI kfPI hwd qwk syvf-Bfv vfly awgy afAuNdy sn. votF ‘qy bhuqf Krc vI nhIN sI huMdf. hux vFg nhIN ik bhuqy pYsy vfly ‘qy lwT mfr hI isafsq ‘c awgy afAuNdy hn. hux qF lok ieQoN qwk vI kihMdy suxy jFdy hn ik isafsI lIzr qF amIr bxn leI hI awgy afAuNdy hn. lok syvf qF hux votF vyly BfsLnF df hI isLMgfr bxI rih jFdI hY. nsLy qy pYsf vI, suxdy hF ik afm vMizaf jFdf hY. hor qF hor gurduafiraF jF sLRomxI kmytI dIaF coxF ‘c Dfrimk syvf leI vI nisLaF dI Cihbr lfeI jFdI hY. ies bfry ipMzF ‘c afm hI crcf suxn nUM imldI hY. pihlF idKfvf Gwt hI huMdf sI. ivafh afid sfdy huMdy sn. mMg ky ‘dhyj’ lYx nUM bhuq hI BYVf qy nIvF igixaf jFdf sI. nkd pYsy, jo awjkwlH ieDroN jf ky kuJ lok pMjfb ‘c mMgdy hn aqy Tok vjf ky qy bolI

lvf ky mMuzf ivafAuNdy (vycdy) hn aqy lVkI dy mfipaF dIaF jLmInF ivkfAux qwk jFdy hn, jo ik bhuq hI GtIaf aqy lfhnq vflI gwl hY. ikAuNi ijs lVkI (nUMh) dy mfipaF dI aYnI vwzI luwt kIqI jFdI hY, Aus lVkI df afpdy shury Gr swcy idloN iqAu (apxwq) nhIN pY skdI. Aus dy mn ivc hmysLF rhygf ik “myry bfbl qy vIrF nUM ieh luwt ky ilafey hn.”

qy muMzy dy mfpy, BfeIcfry qy gurU mhfrfj dy sfhmxy korf JUT bol ky kihMNdy hn ik, “jI asIN qF bs lVkI nUM afpxI DI bxf ky lY cwly hF. ijs ny afpxI DI dy idwqI, ies qoN vwzf puMn kI huMdf hY[[[“ afid qy dUjy pfsy mYirj pYlysF ivc aqy sOdybfjLI ivwc lVkI dy mfipaF dI kurkI krf Cwzdy hn. KYr ieh qF mOjUdf dOr hY idKfvy qy lflc df. pihly simaF ivc irsLqy iqMn pusLqF inBdy sn aqy hux dy irsLiqaF ivw kuVWqx hY aqy sB ‘Tyky’ qy inrBr huMdf hY. ikAuNik muMzy dy ivafh df sOdf qy Tykf cuwp krky aMdr Kfqy huMdf hY qy iPr rwb nf kry, tuwtdI nUM sB jwg dyKdf hY. iek pyNzU bolI vI ies qrHF hY: myrI lgdI iksy nf dyKI, qy tuwtdI nUM jwg jfxdf[[[ ikAuNik irsLqy jo swcy aqy siqkfr ‘qy KVHy hn, qF Auh stIl dIaF qMdF hn qy jy nhIN qF Auh kwcy Dfgy hn, jo jLrf vI Jtky nfl tuwt jFdy hn. gwl isrP afpsI ipafr, siqkfr aqy Brosy dI hY. gwl sLurU hoeI sI aFZ-guaFZ qoN. sfzy guaFZ ivc iek imsqrI pirvfr df Gr sI. Aus bfby dy iqMn muMzy sn. iqMny awz ho gey, Auh vI bwicaF vfly ho gey sn. ivcflVf kdy-kdy afpdy bfeI (ipqf) nfl lVdf rihMdf sI qy kihMdf sI ik bfeI ny mYnUM awz krn vyly TIk nIN kIqf[[[ vgYrf.

iek idn Auh lV rhy sn, pr afpo-afpxy QF qoN nhIN ihwly. guwsy-igly, imhxy-qfhny idMdy rhy qy nfl hI afpo-afpxf kMm vI krdy rhy. pytIaF, sMdUk qy crKy afid Auh bhuq suhxy bxfAuNdy sn. AuhnF dI lVfeI mYN suxdf irhf. bfeI ny lVdy-lVdy ny ikhf, “DIrf rih, mYN JfVy jf afvF, iPr lVdy hF.” qy Auh pfxI df zwbf lY ky KyqF vwl nUM qur igaf. muMzf afpdy kMm ‘c mGn irhf. “hux dws kI kihMdf sI qUM”, bfeI ny muMzy nUM lVfeI muV cflU krdy ny puwiCaf. muMzy ny jvfb idwqf ik, “hux qF mYnUM vI hor kMm af igaf hY, Pyr kdy lVFgy.”

AudoN qF bhuqf nf mYN soc sikaf pr hux jdoN Aus ipE-puwq dI lVfeI bfry socdf hF ik Auh qF lVn mOky afpo-afpxy QF qoN nhIN ihwly, hflF ik nflo-nfl AunHF dy Gr qy kfrKfny sn.

huMdI nf ikqy jy Auh jwtF dI lVfeI, qF iewk dI grdn hY nhIN sI, Kfs qOr ‘qy bfpU qF cVHf dyxf sI gwzI muMzy ny. ieh afm ikhf jFdf hY ik, jwt gMzfsf mfrn lwigaf nIN socdf, ipwCoN qrIkF BugqI jFdf hY. qF hI ieh msLhUr hY ik: puwq jwtF dy, jF Tyky jF Tfxy. (cwldf)

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Balvir Singh,

Sukhdeep Singh,

Chhajawal, Teh Jagraon, Distt Ludhiana, Punjab, India and presently residing at #2, 33890 Marshal Road, Abbotsford V2S 1L7, B.C. Canada, do hereby change my name from Rajwinder Kaur to Rajwinder Kaur Grewal, with immediate effect.

I Sukhdeep Singh S/o Pritampal Singh, permanent resident of V.P.O Lalton Kalan, Distt Ludhiana, Punjab, India and presently residing at #2, 33890 Marshall Road, Abbotsford V2S 1L7, B.C. Canada, do hereby change my name from Sukhdeep Singh to Sukhdeep Singh Grewal, with immediate effect.

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Listen carefully to what someone else might actually mean by what they are saying. They may not be straightforward and this will be to benefit them, not you. Looking back to the past and what has taken place with them could enlighten you in some way. The main thing is not to agree to anything just because it sounds good.

Open and easy interaction can take place with somebody else, even a friend that gives you a comfortable feeling. Then they could become secretive or shut off for no apparent reason. It would not be wise to establish priorities in your own life around relying on them. They could be guarded about what is important to them.

Any responsibilities you have avoided in the past could come back to haunt you now. This could generate a lot more work than would have originally have been the case. Interactions with others, including social activity can become busy from now into December. This could mean catching up with people from the past as well.

It could be worthwhile to look at doing something you have enjoyed in the past, mainly for relaxation. You could realise you have learnt a lot in between time and that making it part of your future again could be wise. You will need to focus on daily routines into December and apply some sort of order for effective handling.

You can come into contact with people that are unique in some way and where you feel as though you are on the same page as them. This could also be a friend or colleague you have not seen in a while. Social activity is likely to pick up from now into early December. Having got things in order of late will leave you free to enjoy.

It might be wise to start thinking and communicating over any plans you might want to make involving family between now and 10th December. It could be difficult to get definite answers to begin with, so it might take some persistence. What you will have to watch is ending up with the majority of the responsibilities to deal with.

A very busy time is about to begin that will go into early December. You might need to keep your wits about you because you can be pulled in many different directions making it easy to forget some things. The other thing you have to watch is ending up with more to handle than anybody else because of being too generous with your time.

The focus is beginning to turn away from you personally to your finances into early December. Anything involving another person and finances may not be as clear as you have presumed. It may now place you in a situation where you need to make other financial decisions on a personal level. It is not a time to risk anything.

Both Mercury, the planet of thought and Venus the planet of peace, balance and harmony move into your sign this week until 7th and 10th December. Life could at last become clearer and seem to be going your way. You should think about yourself in this time in relation to just being happy. Perhaps buy some new clothes too.

You will need to find some peaceful time to yourself into early December to perhaps collect your thoughts and focus on the most balanced way to move forward later. Whatever you need to deal with on a daily basis will continue to be busy and full of distractions. This is why a calm and withdrawing approach will be necessary.

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A good time to catch up with friends or attend any sort of group activity will be from now into early December. Don’t feel guilty about altering your obligations or leaving them until later. A social event that didn’t take place in the past could come up again. This could involve a freer attitude on the part of other people in some way.

Challenges could start to become obvious in relation to any future directions you might have been considering lately. It will be easier now to recognise how this could get out of hand because when you get down to details, there is a lot more to the situation than was initially apparent. Be realistic about the commitment you can make.