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B.C. powering southern Interior growth with clean, affordable electricity
BC Hydro will invest nearly $6 billion in capital projects across B.C.’s southern Interior over the next decade to expand the electricity grid, and upgrade its infrastructure to ensure a continued, reliable supply of clean power across the region.
“We must build out B.C.'s electrical system like never before to power our homes and businesses, to power a growing economy and to power our future,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “Throughout the southern Interior and in communities across B.C., these construction projects will create thousands of good jobs over the next decade and ensure that people have access to clean, affordable and reliable electricity, when they need it and where they need it.”
In January, the Province announced BC Hydro’s updated 10-Year Capital Plan, which contains $36 billion in regional and community infrastructure investments throughout B.C. – a 50% increase in investments over its previous capital plan. These new construction projects are forecasted to support 10,500 to 12,500 jobs on average annually, and will increase and maintain BC Hydro’s capital investments as major projects like Site C are completed.
The plan reflects growing demand for electricity across sectors due to population growth and housing
construction, increased industrial development, and people and businesses switching from fossil fuels to clean electricity, among other factors.
“In regions like the southern Interior, we are investing billions of dollars to significantly upgrade our generating facilities and transmission lines to improve dam safety, replace aging or end-of-life equipment and reduce the risk of extended outages due to wildfires,” said Chris O’Riley, president and CEO, BC Hydro. “These investments, along with upgrades to our substations, and underground and overhead distribution infrastructure, will ensure BC Hydro can continue to provide clean, reliable and affordable electricity British Columbians rely on.”
The southern Interior is experiencing growth in communities like Kamloops, West Kelowna, Lillooet, 100 Mile House, Vernon, and Lake Country, among others. To meet these growing energy needs, $5 billion is being invested in BC Hydro’s generating facilities:
About $1.2 billion will go toward improvements to the La Joie dam facility on the Bridge River to address aging infrastructure and seismic vulnerabilities at the site.
Approximately $3.8 billion in investments is for dam safety, equipment refurbishments, replacements and
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improvements to maintain continued reliable operation at facilities on the Bridge River system (Bridge River 1 and 2, Seton, Terzaghi, Lajoie), and on the Columbia system (Revelstoke, Mica, Kootenay Canal, Duncan, Seven Mile, Hugh Keenleyside).
Additionally, about $450 million has been earmarked for crucial transmission capacity upgrades, including:
the West Kelowna Transmission and Westbank Upgrade project, which includes adding capacity at Westbank station to serve up to 26,000 more homes, as well as a new transmission connection to provide redundancy to the area, which is currently served by a single transmission line;
upgrades to support electrification at the Highland Valley Copper mine near Kamloops; and Bridge River project, which proposes to raise the height of structures on transmission lines between Bridge River Terminal station and Kelly Lake substation.
BC Hydro is also investing in new distribution infrastructure to serve
more than 15,000 new homes in Kamloops and West Kelowna.
Approximately $275 million will be invested in substations to: replace endof-life equipment at Natal substation to maintain reliable supply of energy in the area; replace aging infrastructure, such as reactors and switchyard equipment; and upgrade station fire protection and telecommunication systems.
BC Hydro’s 10-Year Capital Plan is a key part of Powering Our Future: BC’s Clean Energy Strategy. The strategy focuses on building an economy powered by clean energy, creating new jobs and opportunities, and keeping electricity affordable.
BC Hydro also recently launched a call for power to acquire approximately 3,000 gigawatt hours per year (GWh/y) of clean electricity. This is BC Hydro’s first competitive call for power in more than 15 years. It will add 5% to its current supply, and will be the first in a series of calls for power as BC Hydro requires more power to electrify B.C.’s growing economy and reduce harmful pollution.
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Support available for tenants, landlords as action taken against rental property brokerage
The B.C. Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has taken urgent action to protect the interests of tenants and landlords of approximately 350 properties in B.C. by freezing the bank accounts and suspending the licence of Vancouver-based rental property brokerage firm Rent it Furnished Realty.
While there are no immediate impacts to existing tenancy agreements, B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) is ready to help landlords and tenants with concerns and questions about measures they can take and laws in place to protect their interests. Tenants and landlords are urged to make themselves aware of their obligations or rights under the Residential Tenancy Act.
People with questions should call the Residential Tenancy Branch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 604 660-1020 on the Lower Mainland, 250 3871602 in Victoria, and 1 800 6658779 elsewhere in B.C., and visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housingtenancy/residential-tenancies/duringa-tenancy/paying-rent
Landlords and tenants should be aware during this time that:
Landlords are not permitted to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent or non-payment of deposit if it was paid to Rent it Furnished as per the tenancy agreement.
Landlords will not have access to money managed on their behalf by Rent it Furnished accounts and are advised to take the necessary steps to change their rental payment
arrangement, according to the terms of their tenancy agreement. This could include seeking an alternative licensed rental property management brokerage to set up alternative accounts.
Tenants are advised to continue paying their rent according to the terms of their tenancy agreement, unless contacted by the landlord directly with alternative arrangements. Tenants are urged to confirm this person is the property owner.
Tenants who paid rent directly to Rent it Furnished cannot be evicted for non-payment of rent and they are not required to pay the rent a second time to the landlord.
Landlords should review their tenancy agreements, which include tenant information. They should contact their tenants in writing immediately to help ensure rental payments are directed to the appropriate recipient.
BCFSA is an independent Crown agency of the Government of British Columbia that oversees credit unions, trust companies, insurance companies, pension plans, mortgage services, real estate services, real estate development marketing, and money services businesses.
Following a series of escalating steps, BCFSA took action against Rent it Furnished Realty in order to ensure all funds are fully accounted for, to protect people’s money and reduce potential for misappropriation of funds. These funds can include rent payments, security deposits and fees collected by Rent it Furnished for their landlord clients.
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Chilliwack Hospital Auxilary is now a Registered Charity
Life is so much better when you have people who care to make a difference. The Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who generously donate their time providing unwavering support to enhance the comfort and safety of patients-in-care.
The Auxilary becoming a registered charity marks a new chapter for the community of Chilliwack.
Karen Houlden, Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary volunteer states, “the Auxiliary becoming a registered charity is a great opportunity for us to raise additional funds for our hospital equipment. We can now issue tax receipts to our donors whether it be cash or gifts”.
If you would like to support the Foundation or learn more about the great work of the Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary please contact: Lakhbir. Jassal@fraserhealth.ca or visit fvhcf. ca to learn more.
The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation raises funds for vital equipment and programs funded or endorsed by the Fraser Health Authority. They serve the communities of Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs.
Throughout the years, the Auxiliary has donated funds to help the Hospital Foundation purchase much needed equipment. Their commitment to continously improve the health and wellness of the community has been an anchor to their success.
COVID-19 public-health emergency ends, new vaccine registry will keep people safe
In response to the provincial health officer’s decision to end the COVID-19 public-health emergency, which ends the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in health-care settings, the Province is making it mandatory for health-care workers to disclose their immunization status as a way to help keep people safe.
Moving forward, all health-care workers in public health-care facilities must report their immunization for COVID-19 and influenza and their immune status for other critical vaccine preventable diseases. Collecting these records will allow for quick action to be taken in the event of an exposure, outbreak or future pandemic to ensure health-care workers who are not immune follow appropriate measures. Depending on the circumstances, this could include masking, modified duties or exclusion from work.
“Four and a half years ago, people throughout B.C. came together to keep each other safe through the COVID-19 pandemic, including our extraordinary health-care workers,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “Healthcare workers are strong supporters of vaccination and the vast majority have stepped up to get immunized and keep themselves and those they care for safe. By shifting to a new requirement for health-care workers to report their immune status for key vaccine preventable diseases including COVID-19, we are continuing to take actions that keep people safe, support a healthy workforce and a strong healthcare system.”
The mandatory reporting requirement comes into effect on Friday, July 26, 2024, and applies to health-care workers in health-authority-operated and contracted facilities, and includes doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and contractors.
Health-care workers must report their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza.
Health-care workers must report whether they have been vaccinated or have previously contracted: measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, whooping cough (pertussis), chicken pox (varicella)
Some of this information was previously collected by health authorities and now will be collected through a provincial registry to ensure reporting is consistent throughout B.C. The requirement to report will be phased in, beginning with the immediate collection of immune-status records for all new hires and appointees.
Health-care workers who were terminated because they did not comply with previous orders requiring COVID-19 immunization can apply and be hired for positions.
Through the new reporting process, health-authority employers will be able to regularly connect with healthcare workers, such as contractors, to ensure their vaccination status is up to date. The Province will offer vaccinations to employees and contractors as needed to ensure their health and that of their patients.
Reporting vaccination status aligns with health-care workers’ ethical and moral duties to take science-based measures, such as vaccination, to reduce the risk of harm to people in their care.
“We know that immunization works to help protect people from illness, including vaccines that protect against COVID-19,” said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO).
“It is the best tool we have to prevent diseases, like COVID-19, measles and others that can cause severe illness in the health-care setting. It protects health-care workers, their families and the vulnerable people we care for. I support government’s move to require the immune status of health-care workers to protect both patients and workers. This is all part of a system that can help to prevent outbreaks and manage
them when they do happen quickly and effectively.”
The PHO made the decision to rescind the public-health emergency based on a number of data sources. The data shows the presence of the SARS CoV-2 virus has levelled off over several weeks and the numbers of people hospitalized has stabilized.
for all vaccine preventable diseases that can spread in B.C.’s health-care system.
Collection of information about employee vaccinations and immune status covers all relevant vaccinations for health-care workers, and are outlined in the BC Centre for Disease Control immunization manual (linked below).
Immunization remains the single best way to protect people, communities and the health-care system. B.C. has some of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in Canada, however, it is crucial that people continue to get immunized.
Quick Facts:
Immune status refers to immunity through previous vaccination or infection.
Vaccination and immune status collection is part of the ongoing plan to increase rates of immunity
The vaccine reporting requirement aligns with the Vaccination Status Reporting Regulation launched in 2019, which requires parents and guardians to provide public-health officials with vaccination records for students enrolled in the provincial school system.
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Drivers advised to plan ahead for a safe B.C. Day weekend
The B.C. Day long weekend sees heavy traffic on provincial highways.
To ensure safety, the Province and the BC Highway Patrol advise that travellers should plan ahead and exercise extra caution.
People travelling B.C.’s most popular routes should expect heavy traffic and congestion during peak travel times and should plan for extra travel time, or travel at off-peak hours when possible.
Extra traffic volume is expected on Vancouver Island highways (including the Malahat and Highway 4 to Tofino), on Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley and between Kamloops and Alberta, on the Sea to Sky (Highway 99), and on routes to BC Ferries’ terminals and to all major Canada/U.S. border crossings.
Drivers should be prepared for highway closures due to wildfires. Fire conditions can change quickly, and highways may close with limited notice.
BC Highway Patrol’s summer impaired driving campaign will increase impaired driving enforcement with a focus on special events, such as festivals. This is an effort to eliminate fatalities on B.C. highways. Officers will continue to demonstrate zero tolerance toward impaired drivers.
Many motorcyclists will be out on the roads this long weekend. Both riders and drivers can help prevent crashes by sharing the roads responsibly. As a rider, always wear your gear. All road users should stay focused, maintain a safe distance, and choose appropriate speeds to prevent crashes.
Drivers are urged to be truck aware. Large trucks need extra room to stop and turn, and have many blind spots. By taking extra precautions, passenger vehicle drivers can reduce the risk of serious crashes. Give trucks lots of space and don’t take away their turning or braking room. When passing a truck, ensure you can see both its headlights in
your rearview mirror before merging back.
General tips for a safe trip include: allowing additional time to get to your destination due to more people on the roads;
making sure your vehicle is up for the drive by having a full tank of gas or charged battery, checking engine oil, washer fluid, lights, and tires, including the spare;
packing food and water for passengers and pets;
planning breaks at rest areas: https:// www.th.gov.bc.ca/restareas/;
obeying all posted speed limits and driving with caution, especially during bad weather;
leaving the phone alone while behind the wheel;
ensuring all passengers always use seatbelts; and
never driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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115th Abbotsford Agrifair - August 2-4, 2024 Exhibition Park, Abbotsford Save Time in Line! Purchase Fair Admission Passes Online PLUS Get Discounted Ride Passes Online Too! 115vF aYbtsPorz aYgrIPyar – agsq 2-4, 2024 aYgjLibsLn pfrk, aYbtsPorz The
“I Love This Fair” is the theme of the 115th edition of the annual agricultural fair at Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park.
“The Agrifair team is working hard to carry on the tradition of hosting the ‘best little country fair’, says new Fair Manager Cory Cassel. “We know that folks in Abbotsford and throughout the Valley look forward to Agrifair each year and the 2024 exhibition offers something for the entire family to enjoy.”
Nightly Concerts: Saturday night, Canadian Country Music star Lisa Brokop will play her radio hits plus her renditions of some of Patsy Cline’s classic hits. Canada’s Got Talent Top 3 Finalist Eshan Sobti from Mission will open the concert on Friday night. Sunday evening’s show will feature iconic Canadian Dance Band, Dr. Strangelove, a highly entertaining, multi-faceted, six-piece band with five talented lead vocalists, who can
cover everything from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, and from AC/DC to Shania Twain. Nightly Concerts are included with regular admission to Agrifair.
Special Attractions: Northern Lights Motorsports will be upping their game with exciting new stunts during the Demolition Derby; a highlight of the All-Star Wrestling shows will be former Ring of Honour and New Japan Pro Wrestling competitor Cheeseburger; Extreme Dog Show will combine high flying tricks with pool sports; the unique and loveable Pig Races are back; as is the Monster Foam Party. New this year, 1 Epic Night Entertainment presents Music Bingo and Karaoke on the mainstage!
Agricultural Exhibition: 4-H Members from across the province will show off their project animals; the Country Horse Classic will feature crowd favourite Heavy Draft Horses; Cinemazoo will bring lots of cute critters and the BC
Summer Exhibition Series Horse Show returns. Agrifair Pioneers with the Fraser Valley Antique Farm Machinery Association will have displays and demonstrations of farming from decades past.
Fair Favourites: Midway and Rides; Food Court; Chain Saw Carver Ryan Cook; Cowboy Church; Face Painting and Balloon Twisters; Magician Gary Savard; Twisters Gymnastics Open Gym; Fraser Valley
LEGO Display; and MUCH MORE!
Tickets available now!
Get your tickets in advance so you don’t have to wait in line! Tickets are the same price online and at the gate, with all fees included. Visit www.agrifair.ca/buytickets to reserve your spot for the fair.
Ages 5 and under: FREE
Ages 6 to 12: $8.00
Ages 13 and up: $14.00
Three-day Wristband $23.00
Parking $7.00 (no in/out privilege)
Discounted Ride Passes are available online too!
Follow the Abbotsford Agrifair on Facebook and Instagram for more announcements about performers, vendors and more! Find more details at www.agrifair.ca.
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ieh sunyhf Aus vIzIE df jvfb hY jo hfl hI ivwc 33089 sfAUQ PryËr vya aYbtsPorz ivKy siQq afpxy nYÈnl gur iswK gurduafrf sfihb nfl juVI vfierl hoeI hY. ikrpf krky not kro ik Kflsf dIvfn susfietI dovF gurduafiraF (33094 aqy 33089 sfAUQ PryËr vy) dI mflkI aqy sMcfln krdI hY. ieh dovyN sfeItF iewk kfrjkfrI kmytI dI iËMmyvfrI hn. vIzIE iemIgRyÈn, riPAUjIË aqy istIËniÈp kYnyzf (IRCC) dI pflxf nf krn leI $30,000 df jurmfnf idKfAuNdI hY. kYnyzf srkfr vwloN gur iswK tYNpl aYNz iswK hYrItyj imAUËIam sosfietI nfm dI iewk susfietI leI jurmfnf hY. susfietI dIaF PfeIlF df pqf 33089 sfAUQ PryËr vy, aYbtsPorz hY. ieh susfietI aqy ies dIaF kfrvfeIaF Kflsf dIvfn susfietI duafrf sMcfilq nhIN hn. sfzI smJ qoN, ieh susfietI iemIgRyÈn (LMIA) dy AudyÈF leI kuJ kimAUintI mYNbrF duafrf bxfeI geI sI. iesy qrHF 33117 imwl lyk roz qy gurÈbd aYjUkyÈn aYNz iswK syvf susfietI bxfeI geI. ieh jfiedfd Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI aYbtsPorz dI hY pr bI sI sosfietIË rijstr dy nfl susfietI rijstRyÈn dy AudyÈF leI vrqI jf rhI hY. Kflsf dIvfn sosfietI kmytI nUM iehnF iemIgRyÈn kysF dy sbMD ivwc afeI[afr[sI[sI[ qoN eImylF, icwTIaF, aqy Pon kflF afeIaF hn aqy asIN spwÈt qOr qy ikhf hY ik ieh susfietI sfzy gurduafry df nfm, pqf, qsvIrF, vYbsfeIt afid dI DoKfDVI nfl vrqoN kr rhI hY. asIN AuhnF nUM iehnF sosfietIaF dy iKlfP kfrvfeI krn leI aqy nqIijaF bfry sUicq krn leI bynqI kIqI hY. bdiksmqI nfl, ies nklI susfietIaF dIaF kfrvfeIaF kYnyzf ivwc sfzy rfÈtrI gur iswK gurduafry aqy Kflsf dIvfn susfietI aYbtsPorz dy nfm nUM bdnfm kr rhIaF hn. asIN iehnF susfietIaF dy zfierYktrF nUM bynqI krdy hF ik Auh hor kfnUMnI icMqfvF dy vDx qoN pihlF sfzy gurduafrf sfihb dy nfm dI vrqoN bMd kr dyx. asIN smUh sMgq aqy BfeIcfry nUM vI bynqI krdy hF ik Auh sfzIaF musLklF nUM smJx aqy afs krdy hF ik ieh sMdyÈ iksy vI JUTIaF aPvfhF nUM PYlx qoN rokygf. jykr quhfzy koeI hor svfl jF icMqfvF hn, qF ikrpf krky byiJjk eImyl rfhIN sfzy nfl sMprk kro: info@khalsadiwansociety.ca
This message is in response to a video that has recently gone viral involving our National Gur Sikh Gurdwara located at 33089 South Fraser Way Abbotsford. Please note that Khalsa Diwan Society owns and operates both Gurdwaras (33094 and 33089 South Fraser Way). Both of these sites are the sole responsibility of one executive committee. The video shows a $30,000 ne for non-compliance with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The monetary ne from the Government of Canada is for a society named “Gur Sikh Temple and Sikh Heritage Museum Society ”. The address on the society les is 33089 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. This society and its actions are NOT operated by Khalsa Diwan Society. From our understanding, this society was created by certain community members for immigration (LMIA) purposes. In a similar situation, Gurshabad Education and Sikh Sewa Society was created on 33117 Mill Lake Road. This property also belongs to Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford but is being used for society registration purposes with BC Societies Register. Khalsa Diwan Society committee has received emails, letters, and phone calls from IRCC in relation to these immigration cases and we have clearly stated that these society is fraudulently utilizing our Gurdwara name, address, images, website, etc. We have requested them to take action against these societies and notify them of the consequences. Unfortunately, the actions of this fake societies are tarnishing the name of our National Gur Sikh Gurdwara in Canada and Khalsa Diwan Society Abbotsford. We request the directors of these societies to discontinue their use of our Gurdwara Sahib name before further legal concerns. We also request our Sangat and community at large to understand our concerns and hope this message prevents any false rumours from being spread. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach us via email at info@khalsadiwansociety.ca
New to Canada? Here’s what you should know about banking here
(NC) Have you recently migrated to Canada? Here are some tips to help newcomers get set up with a Canadian financial institution that best meets their needs.
If you’re not yet a Canadian citizen, you may have to visit a bank in person before they open an account in your name. The good news: many banks will accept various documents and references as proof of identification, including foreign passports and recent utility bills. Many branches of Canadian financial institutions, especially in bigger cities and towns, proudly list all the languages that their staff speak. That means there’s a chance you could get served in the language of your choice. Consider whether you want to do all your banking in one place. While having a single institution handle all your accounts might make tracking your income and expenses easier, it might mean you miss out on better
interest rates and loan terms offered elsewhere. Your financial institution also might not approve you for every product you want. Ask about fees and costs before you commit. How you plan to use each account may dictate how much you pay. Make sure you understand how much certain transactions will cost you and whether you’ll earn interest on money kept in the account. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand all the terms and conditions of the account, including fees. Ask questions about anything that you don’t understand. Keep a copy of your account agreement for your records. There is free, reliable financial advice available for new arrivals to Canada. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has a Canadian Financial Literacy Database where you can find programs and events geared to newcomers that cover a wide variety of money-related topics..
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New funding provided for local emergency operations centres
Residents of nearly 30 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding for emergency operations centres that will enhance local governments’ and First Nations’ response to emergencies.
Emergency operations centres (EOCs) are essential for emergency response, acting as the main hub where local leaders and representatives work together to co-ordinate plans and resources. They help to protect communities during emergencies by providing crucial support to first responders and ensuring a unified and efficient response to crises.
“It is encouraging to see so many local governments and First Nations prioritizing their emergency operations centres,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. “These EOCs are vital during disasters, providing fundamental co-ordination and support to ensure the safety of everyone in the community. This provincial funding will help support improvements that help communities respond more swiftly and effectively during emergencies.”
The Province is providing approximately $1.4 million to 29 B.C. communities for emergency preparedness, including new supplies for local EOCs and training exercises to support staff and increase efficiency.
Funded through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF), investments will support projects in 29 communities throughout the province, including:
purchasing a generator and essential support equipment for uninterrupted EOC functionality to strengthen the resilience and operational capacity of the Big White fire department as a central emergencyresponse hub within the Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary;
acquiring and installing a generator, TV monitors and support equipment to ensure uninterrupted EOC functionality, and providing certified emergency-management training for staff and facilitated tabletop EOC exercises for community training for Sema:th First Nation;
establishing a 24/7 EOC in the Oliver town hall with necessary infrastructure
and supplies, and providing additional emergency-management training and conducting an annual exercise with a facilitator and support for partners, such as the Osoyoos Indian Band; and purchasing portable sound equipment, safety vests and installing earthquakeresistant enhancements; developing a community Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team to support Regional EOC operations and staff; hosting a workshop on First Nation principles of ownership, control, access and possession (OCAP); and hosting multiregional evacuation exercises with Tla'amin and K'omoks First Nations.
“This joint funding will champion the creation of a community CISM team and sustain a collaborative, people-centred approach to training, exercises and resource sharing,” said Cari McIntyre, emergency planning co-ordinator, Comox Valley Emergency Management. “It will also help our continuous development of trauma-informed, response-ready partnerships that support regional disaster risk reduction initiatives with neighbouring communities and external agency organizations.”
The Province has invested $369 million into the CEPF since it was established in 2017. More than $224 million has been provided to First Nations and local governments through the CEPF for approximately 2,000 projects. Since 2017, approximately $16.3 million has been invested to support local EOCs.
The CEPF helps communities better prepare for, and mitigate the impacts of, climate-related emergencies by funding local projects and initiatives in several categories. In addition to EOC equipment and training, other categories include:
disaster-risk reduction and climate adaptation;
public notification and evacuation-route planning;
Indigenous cultural safety and culturalhumility training; and emergency support-services equipment and training.
The CEPF is administered by the Union of B.C. Municipalities on behalf of the Province.
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Any hectic activity that has just started to take shape can continue up to early September. This can include the need for much communication or running around, even on a daily basis. It might make you wonder this week whether some sort of pleasurable activity should be wound down, so you can apply yourself properly.
Be careful that you don’t become overly confident and as a result either take risks or overextend yourself. There is too much that is not entirely evident right now especially if somebody else feels they should have more say or have a greater degree of independence in some way. Time will bring things out into the open.
You might need to accept where you have got to, which may not be as much as you had planned to do from mid July. It may start to become obvious that financial expenses in other directions will be more than you had previously anticipated. This could continue on until early September, so it would be wise to pull back now.
You will need a lot of patience, especially in any situation where you are working with a group of people. You would be far better to sit back and observe rather than attempting to put your plans fully into action. Give out enough information to stimulate conversation. It is what they avoid or disagree with that will tell you a lot.
Something you hadn’t planned on could need your attention so that you create a balanced situation for yourself before matters move on in some way. Involvement with a group of people on either a work or personal level, also friends, could generate more than you anticipated up to early September. You may need to reassess your priorities.
You can experience others putting themselves first which puts a strain on things important to you. The realisation that this could be something that develops more in the future could be a wake up call to give greater attention to what it is that you want as time goes on. Giving yourself thinking time to mid August is a good idea
Focus on anything you are determined to develop more for your own independence in the future. You can realise that contemplation alone will not move things forward. From now to early September you need to look at the commitments that would need to be taken on. Doing this in stages will help you to get used to the changes.
Someone who is very much an individual and determined to do things in their own way could be an encouragement for you to realise certain obligations that need to change to create more balance in your life. This might encourage you to pay greater attention, even emulate, the way they
The detail involved in doing something properly may be of little interest to those who would rather create an impression in the quickest way possible. This could be more than frustrating. You might need to weigh up whether this would be better dropped, especially if you realise that most of the work could be left to you.
Someone else could seem secretive with their ideas up to mid August. This doesn’t seem to interfere with your need to be able to maintain a structure of doing things in your own way, which you feel is important to keep under your own control. There should be the opportunity to involve yourself in situations you enjoy up to early September.
A pleasant and unexpected surprise could come your way from someone else. This may stimulate you to think about future possibilities quite differently, especially if it fits with what you enjoy. What you need to manage on daily basis will be busy and will tend to grow, rather than shrink up to early September so stay on track.
Alternative ideas on how to make things more pleasant in situations you need to deal with on a regular basis can be a big help in getting some matters completed. This might be due to dealing with different people, particularly up to mid August. You can make a lot of progress up to early
Top 4 things to think about for back-to-school
(NC) Getting ready for the new school year can be quite a task. It involves more than just buying new clothes; it’s about setting the stage for a successful year through planning and organization, ensuring health and safety, and establishing routines.
To help you transition smoothly from vacation mode to a back-to-school mindset, here are the top four things to consider as you prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Stock up on school supplies
Start shopping for school essentials such as stationery, lunch boxes and school bags as early as possible. This will give you time to snag those sweet deals and help you avoid the lastminute rush at stores.
Get your eyes tested
Given that vision plays a crucial role in academic success, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society emphasizes the importance of ensuring good eye-
health before getting back to school. Therefore, getting your child’s eyes tested and taking necessary actions should be on every parent’s to-do list before school starts. Find resources and more information on eye health at seethepossibilities.ca.
Do a thorough tech-check
In today’s digital age, technology and education go hand in hand. Therefore, ensuring that any required devices such as laptops and tablets are in good working order and updated with the latest software should be a priority before getting back to school. However, Dr. Vivian Hill, a Canadian pediatric ophthalmologist, urges kids to take precautions during digital/screen time use such as limiting near-screen time (closer than 30 cm), following the 20/20/20 rule (for every 20 minutes that you spend on the screen, look at least 20 feet in the distance for at least 20 seconds) and committing to regular
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Start adjusting bedtime and wake-up times at least a week before school begins. This helps ease the transition and ensures everyone is well-rested
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awj jd mYN kMD kol afieaf qF mYnUM lwigaf cfcf awj vI idhfVI jfx leI khI lY ky trwk dI AuzIk ivc iewQy hI KVHf hY. myry kol phuMcx qwk Auh sVk pfr kr igaf.
Auh dovyN Brf qy qIjf mYN lMmI bihs bfad cuwp ho gey. idafl isMG aYnI gwl kih ky AuwiTaf qy bUhy qoN bfhr inkl glI ivc af igaf. myry isr ivc Aus vwloN khy do Èbd vwty vFg vwjy.
‘mYN jF Auh, dovF coN iek[[[, bs.’ inhfl myry vwl Juikaf. mYN AusnUM cuwp rihx df ieÈfrf kIqf. idafl isMG dI gwl sux ky myry mwQy ivwcoN cIs dI lihr ijhI inkl geI. inhfl isMG nUM jfpdf sI Auh myrf kihxf nhIN moVygf pr idaflf qF lohy df Qx bx igaf sI. cfcy ny aMiqm smyN myrI mOjUdgI ivc ijhVI gwl iqMnF BrfvF nUM afKI sI, iqMny BfeI eykf rwKx dI sONh KfE qF myrI jfn sOKI inklU. Auh gwl vI mYN AusnUM Xfd krvfeI, pr Auh ts qoN ms nf hoieaf. mYN inhfl dy moZy ’qy hwQ rwK ky Aus nUM idlfsf idwqf.
‘koeI nf iÌkr nf kr, kwlH nUM mYN Gr jf ky dovF jIaF nUM ibTfAUN.’ aYnI gwl kih ky mYN Gr dy sVk vfly pfsy bxy gyt rfhIN pwkI sVk ’qy af igaf. asl ivc ipwCly pfsy ijwQy hux inhfl isMG ny do dukfnF bxf leIaF hn, kwcf Gr huMdf sI. Aus kwcy koTy ivc hI myry hwQF ivc cfcy dI jfn inwklI sI. AudoN ieh iqMny Brf cfcy dy afly duafly KVHy sn. myrf cfcy nfl bhuq iqAu sI. mYN skUl nUM jfx vyly kwcy Gr dI kMD kol af KVHdf. svyrysvyry idhfVI jfx leI cfcf khI lY ky iewQy hI KVHf huMdf.
awj jd mYN kMD kol afieaf qF mYnUM lwigaf cfcf awj vI idhfVI jfx leI khI lY ky trwk dI AuzIk ivc iewQy hI KVHf hY. myry kol phuMcx qwk Auh sVk pfr kr igaf.
mYN ijvyN ds sfl ipwClKurI muV igaf sI. mYN pl Br Aus QF ’qy ruk igaf. myrf sfh qyË ho igaf. mYN awKF JpkfeIaF. iPr mYN do vfr awKF mÜIaFN. socF dI lVI bMd ho geI. myrI surq prqI. mYN afpxy afp ’qy hwisaf. awj ijs kMD kol mYN KVHf mihsUs kr irhf sI AuwQy qF inhfl isMG dI koTI df sVk vflf gyt sI. Coty gyt dy nfl hI do dukfnF sn.
‘lwzUaF ivc hwQ aY mfstr jI df.’ DMnf sbËI vflf dukfn dy QVHy ’qy KVHf AuwcI avfË ivc boilaf.
‘lwzU Kfxy sOKy af ikqy DMnf isMaF. muMzy isMg PsfeI bYTy af. E BfeI mYN qF cfcy dy mUMh nUM quiraf iPrdF.’
‘bfaÜf sfAU sI jYlf cfcf qF pr muMzy [[[! ivcflVf idafl qF BUMzF dI KwKr aY.’ DMnf isMG ny afdq muqfbk myry kMn kol nUM mUMh kridaF ikhf.
‘mfstr jI cfcf BfvyN kwcy koTVy ivc miraf. pr ieh brkqF sfrIaF Ausy dIaF ny. Auhny aOKf ho ky pfl isMG nUM tYksI pf qI. Pyr iek qoN cfr ho gIaF. ies gwl ivc koeI Èwk nI, beI pfl isMG qy idafl isMG ny imhnq bhuq kIqI aY.’ dlyr isMG dIaF awKF vI nm ho geIaF sn.
‘gurU jI ny cfihaf qF soQf ËrUr ho jU.’ mYN iafKaf.
‘aYzI kI golI cl gI ienHF dI. mYN dyiKaf jdoN anMd kfrj leI buikMg krvfAux afey sI qF idaflf dUr-dUr eI irhf. Auh KuwlH ky nI boilaf.’ dlyr isMG ny mn dI gwl afKI.
‘BfeI sfihb keI vfr bol vI golI qoN gihrf
ËÉm kr jFdy ny. mYnUM pqf muMzy dy mrny vyly keI gwlF ho gIafN sI. ÈurU qoN dyiKaf cfcI bol BVwk sI. idaflf cfcI ’qy igaf. cfcf qF ivcfrF sfAU sI.’
‘awCf! cfcf jI. lgdf KYr nI inhflf ieDr nUM Bwijaf afAuNdf.’ gwl krdf-krdf dlyr isMG AuwT ky KVHf ho igaf.
‘cfcf jI[[[eI[[[Auhny Gr phuMcx sfr vwzy Brf pfl isMG dy Pfier mfiraf. hwzIaF dy
zfktr cfvlf dy lY ky gey af. [[[af jo skUtr cwk ky[[[.’
mYN inhfl isMG dy ipwCy Bwijaf. pr Auhny dOV lgf idwqI ijvyN Aus nUM kuJ suJdf hI nf hovy. mYN sVk dy kol af ky ruk igaf. eyny nUM dlyr isMG motr-sfeIkl lY ky af igaf. rsqy ivwcoN sfho-sfh qury jFdy inhfl isMG nUM ibTf ky PuwlFvfl roz ’qy hspqfl phuMc gey.
‘puils irport ËrUrI aY jI[[[.’ kmry aMdr vVidaF mYN zfktr dy bol suxy.
‘[[[asl ivc zfktr sfihb jI gwl ieh aY, nflI sfÌ krdf sI muMzf[[[ÊlqI nfl cwl gI.’
zfktr sfihb ny mUMh Aupr krky mYnUM dyiKaf. ‘mYN ienHF dy Gr ivc bYTf afieafN sr[[[r[[[r
‘hF jI hF [[ eyvyN eI hoieaf dsdy af [[Gr ivafh rwiKaf hoieaf[[[Ìfier kwZxy hoxgy.’ dlyr isMG ny Jtpt myry kihx dI hfmI Br idwqI.
‘mYN mYNbr pMcfieq iÈMgfrf isMG hfËr aF jI.’ pfl isMG dy muMzy sqvMq df dosq iÈMgfrI nfl hI afieaf sI.
‘lE mfstr jI qusIN vI kr idE iPr.’ zfktr kfrvfeI mukMml rwKxI cfhuMdf sI.
‘mfstr jI sfbkf pMc ny jI.’ dlyr isMG vI gvfhI leI iqafr sI.
zfktr ny ibwl lY ky pfl isMG nUM CuwtI dy idwqI sI.
‘gwl puils qwk phuMc geI qF nvF jwB iCV jU, Gr kuVI df ivafh Diraf hoieaf’, ieh soc ky mYN, iÈMgfrI qy dlyr isMG gwl nUM iewQy hI dbfAux leI idafl dy Gr af bYTy.
dlIp kOr ny AusnUM jwÌf mfr ilaf. Auh sfho sfh ho geI sI.
dlIp kOr dy sFBx df ikwQy sI Auh. dlyr isMG ny Qwbf Br ky bfhr ilaFdf. msf ÈFq kIqf. gwl qF vwzI aY[[[juafn puwq df cly jfxf. jvfn puwqr kmfAuNdy nUM pqf nI kI ibwj pY gI[[[ gwzI dI lfien qoN imilaf[[[tukVy[[tukVy[[[dyKxf sOKf sI ikqy[[[awj Pyr Auh sfrf idRÈ myrIaF awKF dy sfhmxy qoN guËr igaf. myry sfh suwk rhy sn. ijhVI gwl krn afey sI Auh hor eI pfsy inkl geI. dyr rfq qwk itk-itkf krvfieaf. Qwk-tuwt ky asIN iqMny jd gwl krn jogy vI nf rhy, qd Gr muVy. Gr af ky mMjy ’qy af izwgy. iksy nfl gwl krn nUM jIa nf kry.
‘awDI rfq vyly hoeI gwl idn cVHn qoN pihlF ipMz ivc PYl geI. bËurg afKdy ny, gwl nUM qF ÉMB lwgy huMdY ny. gwl leI nf koeI kMD, nf bUhf, nf bfrI.’ duwD df glfs PVfAux afeI suirMdr kOr ny gwl ÈurU kr leI. mYN ikhf, ‘Bfgvfny isr bhuq duwKdf, pqf nI bI[pI[ vwD igaf. mY[[ sOxf cfhuMnf.’ Auh ny isr Guwtx leI dovyN hwQ awgy vDfey. mYN Ausdy dovF hwQF nUM hwQF ivc PV ky ipafr nfl Guwwitaf. Auh myry rokidaF bol peI, ‘gwl qF pwQr pfV ky bfhr af jFdI af[[[muMzf aYvyN nI gwzI Qwly afieaf[[[bhU mrn nUM iPrdI aY.’ ‘E[[ho[[Bfgvfny mYnUM sON jfx dy. kwlH nUM vI idn cVHnf.’
myrI cIk inkl geI.[[[[Auh duwD df glfs rwK ky clI geI. moZy qwk kwpVf iKwc ky mYN pfsf prq ky sOx dI koiÈÈ kIqI. pr Aus pirvfr nfl sbMDq GtnfvF bMdy bx ky myry sfhmxy af KVHIaF. dovyN muMzy BrfvF vFg rihMdy sI. afpo afpxIaF tYksIaF clfAuNdy sI. dovF ivc ipafr aYnf sI ik idafl isMG df muMzf swqf afpxy qfey pfl isMG dy Gr soZI kol hI sON jFdf. dovF dy afpsI ipafr sdkf dUr nyVy vfly bhuqy qF sozI qy swqy nUM vwzf qy Cotf Brf hI mMndy sI. sozI dy ivafh qoN bfad do sfl qF cMgy rhy. qIjy sfl acfnk Bfxf vrq igaf. swqf svfrI lY ky idwlI igaf hoieaf sI. dwsdy af, Gr dI nUMh, swqy dy Gr vflI afpxI dvfeI lYx leI svyry nO ku vjy ktfxI afpxy pyikaF nUM clI geI. svyry igafrF ku vjy sunyhf af igaf [[[[aKy idafl isMG df muMzf swqf
Auh suwq-AuxINdf ijhf Guwt-Guwt pfxI pINdf hoieaf socF dI lVI bdlx dI koiÈÈ ivc vfihgurU vfihgurU krI jf irhf sI. pr socF dI lVI tuwtdI nhIN sI.
[[[[ soZI qy swqf zrfeIivMg dy cfa ivc igafrvIN, bfrHvIN jmfq ivwcoN pVHfeI Cwz gey. pr cMgI gwl ieh hoeI ik vDIaf zrfeIvr bx ky kfrobfr sMBflx lwg pey.
idafl isMG ny tYksI stYNz sMBfl ilaf. pfl isMG ny Gr dI kbIldfrI. iqMn Brf Cy tYksIaF. sflF ivc hI BrfvF ny rl ky jwdI Gr dy ipwCly pfsy vflf ivwGf QF ÉrId ky KuwlHy mkfn Cwq ley. lok BrfvF dy ieqÌfk nUM slfhuMdy nhIN sI Qwkdy pr swqy dy ieMj gwzI hyT af jfx qoN bfad dovF BrfvF ivc vYr pY igaf. swqy df bfp idafl isMG, swwqy dI aijhI mOq df iËMmyvfr soZI nUM smJdf sI. inhfl isMG dI kuVI dy ivafh vyly jd BrfvF dy iekwTy hox dI gwl cwlI qF ipMz ivc swqy dy mrn dI crcf iPr cwl peI. Aus nUM nINd df tUlf af igaf sI. afpxy afp nUM izwgx qoN bcfAux leI Aus dy hwQ ivc PiVaf glfs Jtky nfl mMijEN Qwly jf izwigaf. [[[E ho mYN ieh kI socI jfnY. Pyr Auh rjfeI ivc mUMh lpyt ky sOx dI koiÈÈ krn lwigaf. pr hux Ausdy sfhmxy cfcf af KVf sI, ‘afh muMzy dI ies qrHF dI mOq df koeI Byq lwigaf?’ moZy ’qy khI leI cfcf myry pYrF vwl KVHf sI. mYN ÉOÌ nfl kMb igaf.
‘muMzf miraf jF mfiraf. gwl qF kwZxI bxdI af.’ cfcy nUM afpxy sfhmxy dyK ky mYnUM icqvxI lwg geI sI. mYN AudoN vI sihmq nhIN sI rylvy hOldfr nfl. rylvy puils ny ÉudkuÈI smJ ky gwl mukf idwqI sI. idafl isMG kuJ hor smJdf sI pr Gr dI iewËq smJ ky KuwlH ky kuJ nhIN kihMdf sI.
[[[ÉudkuÈI vflI gwl nUM qF myrf mn vI nhIN mMndf sI. pr ies Gtnf qoN bfad bhU pyky Gr rihx lwg peI sI. sfrI rfq suwqAunINdrf mYN awl-ptwl socI jf irhf sI. aYny nUM suirMdr kOr myrI cfh lY ky af geI. Ausny grm pfxI df glfs qy cfh dI gVHbI tybl ’qy ilaf rwKI. ‘AuwTo cfh pIE.’
‘suwqf eI ikwQy af[[ ’ mn ivc socidaF mYN afiKaf, ‘idn vI cVH igaf?’
‘Blf koeI hor gwl suxI.’ suirMdr kOr mMjy dI puaFdI bYTdI bolI.
‘hYN[[[hux hor kI ho igaf.[[[ pihlF ies
pirvfr nfl Gwt hoeI aY.’ Êrm pfxI dI
Guwt myry sMG ivc aV geI.
mYnUM qF Bfg dI Bfgo dws ky geI aY[[[ aKy rfq dy soZI dI Gr aflI blbIr kOr nUM
lwBdy iPrdy aY. [[[kihMdy soZI df sflf iewQy af ky puwC ky igaf [[[beI ikqy iewQy qF nI phuMc geI.’ suirMdr kOr ny gwl dws ky afpxy cfh dy glfs ivc do iqMn PUkF mfrIafN.
‘E ho[[kI bxUM ? gwl tyZy rfh qur peI.’
pihlI cfh dI Guwt qF mYN aOKy ijhy ho ky lMGf leI pr dUjI Guwt Brn nUM myrf jIa nf kIqf.
‘pI lE, pI lE cfh qF[[[ajy mYN pUrI gwl qF QonUM dwsI eI nI.[[[[Auh qF kihMdI sI swqf
ivc gwl suxn dI ihMmq hI nhIN sI. mYN ivhVy ivc sYr krn dI qrHF gyVf kwZ irhf sI. asl ivwc cfcy df iÉafl myrf KihVf nhIN
Cwzdf sI. socF ivc hI mYN nlky ’qy mUMh aqy
awKF ’qy iswty mfrn jf lwigaf. jd mYN prny
nfl mUMh sfÌ kr irhf sI qF pfl isMG dy
GrvflI nsIb kOr bUhf KolH ky aMdr afeI.
‘bfeI jI asIN luwty gey[[[kwlH rfq dI sozI dI
bhU [[[’ gwl kridaF AusdI Dfa hI inkl geI sI. Auh izwkzoly Kf rhI sI. nsIb kOr nUM suirMdr kOr ny sMBfilaf hoieaf sI. suirMdr kOr AusnUM iewQy qwk lY ky afeI sI.
‘qusIN hOlI-hOlI afE. mYN jf ky pfl isMG nUM imldF.’
‘Auhdy qF golI df ËÉm tskdf, suwqf nI [[[[ rfq df bI[ pI viDaf ipaf.[[[Auh nI
AuwTdf hux. muMzf rfq df idwlI dI svfrI lY ky igaf sI. Auh qF muiVaf afAuNdf Ìon afieaf Auhdf[[[[ nsIb kOr ny roNidafN sfrI gwl suxf idwqI.
‘Blf krU mflk[[’ kih ky mYN pfl isMG dy Gr nUM qur ipaf. mn ivc bhuq AuwQl-puwQl sI. inhfl isMG dy gyt koloN lMGidaF mYnUM cfcy df JAulf ipaf. myry dyKidaF-dyKidaF Auh
sVk pfr kr igaf. aMdrly bUhy qoN inhfl isMG myry nfl ho igaf. asIN pfl isMG dy mMjy kol peIaF kursIaF Auwqy af bYTy. Auh bysurq ijhf hoieaf ipaf sI. bulfAux ’qy kuJ nf boilaf.
sfzy bYTx df KVfk sux ky soZI bYTk ivwcoN awKF mÜdf af igaf. Ausny koeI gwl nf kIqI. Ausdy Ìon dI GMtI vwj rhI sI. Auh bYTk ivwcoN Ìon lY ky dbfswt myry kol af igaf. Auh mobfiel Ìon mYnUM PVf ky afp kfr bfhr kwZx lwg ipaf.
‘soZI isMG nfl gwl ho rhI aY. afpxI bhU blbIr kOr nUM sMBflo. durfhy lfien qoN nyVy , nIlo vflI nihr ktfxI qoN awgy phuMco. ieh nihr ’c Cfl mfr gI sI.’
