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Gift-wrapping service supports newcomer programs in Abbotsford

Archway Community Services hosts booth at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre

Shoppers at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre can save time this holiday season by using the gift-wrapping booth organized by Archway Community Services.

The service is available every day until Dec. 24 at the community booth located outside of the Hudson’s Bay store.

Proceeds support educational classes, after-school homework clubs, social activities, and events to help newcomers build connections within their community.

The Archway Immigrant Youth Services program is one of the programs that will benefit, and many of their clients are also volunteering.

“The youth enjoy giving back and it gives them a chance to practice their English and gain valuable volunteer experience,” said Murad Ahmed, the Immigrant Youth Services coordinator.

“The annual gift wrap booth presents a unique opportunity for the exchange of ideas, cultures and experiences across age groups.”

Jeya, a longtime volunteer at Community Connections and the gift wrap booth remarked that volunteering keeps you in a positive environment which supports mental wellness.

“Volunteering with Archway has been fun for me. It also helped me to meet new people and develop lasting relationships. It is also an easy way to explore one’s interest and passion. Most of all, it is a way to pay

forward to our/ my community,” said Jeya.

Those who are interested in volunteering, can visit Archway.ca/wrapping to sign up.

In 2023, just over $5,000 was raised which also benefitted the Archway Community Connections Program.

“These funds allow us to provide food during their group programs, host an International Women’s Day event, and purchase special-care items for newcomer families at the holidays,” said Elise Marier, the program supervisor.

A corporate gift-wrapping service is also offered so local companies can save time on their client or staff gift wrapping, while also supporting newcomers. There will also be a drop off bin at the giftwrapping booth accepting non-perishable food donations for the Archway Food Bank.

For more information on the gift-wrapping booth or to sign up as a volunteer, visit Archway.ca/wrapping.

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We Make Stuff Happen Donates

$20,000 to Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation, Rebranding its Future

Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce a generous donation of $20,000 from local Abbotsford resident Jonathan Christian, the founder of We Make Stuff Happen (digital marketing experts). This significant contribution comes alongside a complete rebranding and development of a new Foundation website and logo designed by We Make Stuff Happen.

Jonathan’s personal connection to Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH) is profound; after having a cancerous spot removed from his forehead at ARH, he has become an outspoken advocate for healthcare services that are crucial to residents. His experience has fueled his commitment to enhancing the healthcare landscape in British Columbia, particularly within the Fraser Valley.

“Supporting our healthcare system is a priority for me” said Jonathan. “Every dollar invested in our hospitals is an investment in our community, our families, and our future. I believe in Abbotsford and want it to be the best city in BC, which is why I’m dedicated

to supporting local businesses and initiatives like Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation”. He further added, “we are celebrating our 20th year in business and could not think of a better way to celebrate than to give back to our community”. The Foundation is deeply grateful for Jonathan’s generosity, which will aid in acquiring much needed medical equipment necessary for delivering exceptional care to our patients. “The impact of Jonathan’s donation, coupled with his passionate commitment to our healthcare system, inspires us greatly” said Elizabeth Harris, executive director, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. Community members interested in supporting Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation can contact lakhbir.jassal@fraserhealth.ca for more information on ongoing initiatives.

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gional Hospital’s cardiac clinic plays a vital role in the lives of individuals living with heart failure, offering critical services that not only promote physical healing, but also provide emotional support to patients-in-care and their families.

The addition of the cardiac scale will enable medical professionals to obtain crucial metrics related to cardiac perfusion, such as stroke

volume and pulse rate variability.

This enhanced technology will directly contribute to more accurate assessments and ultimately, improved patient outcomes.

Elizabeth Harris, executive director, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, expressed her heartfelt thanks saying: “together, we are creating a community where healing hearts is at the forefront of everything we

do and we are thankful for the generosity of the Pacific Open Heart Association”.

The Pacific Open Heart Association aims to bolster healthcare facilities by providing essential materials that enhance patient care and comfort.

As we celebrate this kind donation, we are reminded of the incredible impact collective efforts can have on individual lives. Every donation,

no matter how small, helps to pave the way for a healthier community. Together, we are not just healing hearts; we are igniting hope and promoting wellness in the Fraser Valley.

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City releases updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy

The City of Abbotsford is pleased to release an updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy and action plan, designed to support and grow local businesses and reinforce Abbotsford’s position as the economic Hub of the Fraser Valley. The strategy was developed through extensive engagement and focused consultation with stakeholders and feedback received from the City’s Economic Development Table made up of local business representatives and through the Business Retention and Expansion survey conducted earlier this year. This feedback helped identify key priorities and actionable steps to enhance Abbotsford’s vibrant and

diverse economy while supporting the growth of over 7,700 businesses currently operating in Abbotsford.

“As the economic Hub of the Fraser Valley, our goal is to create an environment where local businesses can thrive, attract new investments, and foster innovation and growth,” said Mayor of Abbotsford, Ross Siemens. “This updated Business Retention and Expansion Strategy reflects Abbotsford’s commitment to being a business-friendly city full of economic opportunity, where people can live, work and invest long term.”

Key areas of focus and goals of the new strategy and supporting action plan include:

Enhanced support for Abbotsford businesses navigating municipal processes;

Enhanced and new online resources for businesses centralized in on location through the creation of a “one-stop shop” webpage; Strengthened relationships and communications with the businesses through an enhanced business visitation program and regular surveys;

Facilitated collaboration between businesses and education/training providers to share workforce needs and develop marketing initiatives to support employee recruitment and retention; and,

Facilitated and enhanced collaboration and information sharing with local First Nations on economic development matters.

As part of the strategy, the City has launched an updated webpage, which includes a new Business Hub and online Business Resource Guide, to create a one-stop shop for all things business within Abbotsford. In the new year, the City will be launching a comprehensive Business Visitation program, including Business Spotlights with Mayor and Council, which will promote and highlight different Abbotsford businesses and sectors within the community.

Robson Square ice rink opens for the season

Robson Square ice rink is now open for another holiday season of skating and fun in the heart of the Vancouver.

The Robson Square ice rink, which draws more than 100,000 skaters annually, is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Feb. 28, 2025. Skating is free when you bring your own skates. Skate rentals are $5 and include a helmet.

Live music will also be offered nightly from Dec. 13-24, and there will be additional theme nights through January and February. The B.C. government will fund free skate rentals on Family Day, Feb. 17, 2025.

7 throughout the Lower Mainland can take advantage of free skating, skate rentals and skating lessons.

Hot chocolate and snacks are available for sale at the ice rink’s concession stand.

The Robson Square ice rink is Vancouver’s only outdoor public skating rink and originally opened in 1982.

It was closed in 1991 and then renovated and reopened in 2009, ahead of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

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For more about the Robson Square ice rink, the entertainment schedule for December, holiday hours, updates and contact information, visit: https:// www.robsonsquare.com/

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Three ways Canadian communities are reducing flood risks

(NC) Communities in Canada are facing increased flood risks, with 1.5 million homes highly exposed. There are large-scale programs available across the country providing flood protection measures for communities at risk, such as Intact’s Municipal Climate Resiliency Grants. This program is helping build the resilience of communities and homes through a variety of preventative actions.

Wetlands can reduce flood risk by absorbing large quantities of water, but they are not typically found in cities. In Vancouver, B.C., Environmental Youth Alliance and Strathcona Community Gardens created a wetland on downtown’s east side, an area historically prone to flooding. Made up of natural elements like ponds and marshes, the wetland reduces the community’s flood risk by catching and absorbing rainfall and runoff from surrounding surfaces.

Knowing the risks is the first step to protecting homes and communities.

In New Brunswick, the City of Fredericton launched a Neighbourhood Flood Risk Tool to provide easy access to online flood prevention guidance. Residents can input their addresses to see if they are at risk and learn tips to reduce the risk of flooding around their properties. The portal launched in the summer of 2023 and was viewed 27,000 times in its first year.

Rebate programs are a powerful motivation for homeowners to make upgrades that might otherwise be put off. In PEI, the City of Charlottetown offered rebates covering 75 per cent of eligible material and labour costs, up to a maximum of $1,000. More than 90 properties completed upgrades, including installing sump pumps, backup batteries, backwater valves, and water monitors and alarms, to better prepare them for extreme weather events.

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B.C. focuses on supporting people, economy

As global and national pressures persist, B.C. is expecting modest economic growth this year and next year. Interest rates and high prices continue to affect economic activity, particularly consumer spending and exports, according to B.C.’s latest fiscal report. However, job and population growth remained relatively strong. B.C. led the country in GDP growth in 2023 and is projected to see 0.9% real GDP growth in 2024, followed by growth of 1.9% in 2025 as interest rates and inflation ease.

“B.C. is a great place to live, but high costs are taking too big a bite out of people’s paycheques,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance. “We are going to keep supporting people with targeted investments – helping families with everyday costs, delivering more homes faster, strengthening health-care services and building an economy that works for everyone.”

B.C. continues to have one of the lowest debt-to-GDP ratios among Canadian provinces and remains the only province with a triple-A rating from a credit-rating agency.

“As we work to expand our diverse economy, we know we’re facing increased uncertainty with the threat of unjust tariffs on goods going into

the U.S.,” Bailey said. “We will continue to reinforce our message to our American trading partners about how integrated our fates are in terms of jobs, opportunities and economic prosperity on both sides of the border. These unjustified tariffs would benefit no one.”

B.C.’s updated projection shows a 2024-25 deficit of $9.4 billion, $429 million more than the first-quarter forecast, mainly due to lower revenues.

“We’ve started work on a plan to reduce the deficit over time, not by putting costs onto people, and not with service cuts,” Bailey said. “We’ll do it by being careful with our budget and by growing our economy so we can pay for the services, for the infrastructure and the supports people need to get ahead and build a good life in B.C.”

B.C. will invest a projected $13.2 billion on infrastructure in the fiscal year, with four new major projects added to the report since the first quarter.

In January 2025, the minister will meet with the independent Economic Forecast Council to discuss B.C.’s economic outlook ahead of Budget 2025. The third quarterly report will be released alongside the budget on March 4, 2025.

More accessible taxis will help people stay connected

People who rely on wheelchair-accessible taxis will have more options to move between work, school and appointments as the Province helps to increase the number of accessible taxis.

The third round of funding for the Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP) launched Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, to help ensure people in British Columbia can get to where they need to go. The program helps taxi operators buy and maintain wheelchairaccessible vehicles, increasing the number of these vehicles in service.

People who depend on accessible taxis historically have experienced longer wait times or lack of service. To address this, the Province developed the PTAP program in 2022 to increase the availability of accessible taxis by offsetting the costs that taxi companies and owner-operators face in providing wheelchairaccessible vehicles.

Approximately $7 million is available for this round of funding to partially subsidize

eligible applicants for costs related to vehicle maintenance, converting an existing vehicle, buying a converted vehicle, or purchasing a new vehicle and converting it.

This is on top of the almost $10 million from the first and second rounds of funding in 2022 and 2023. This year, rebates are also available to offset the higher costs of fuel and insurance.

The acquisition and conversion rebate will remain open all year to ensure companies can access funding as soon as a purchase is made. Applications for the maintenance portion of the rebate will be accepted until Feb. 14, 2025.

Funding for the program comes from revenues collected from the per-trip fee that came into effect in September 2019 to offset the regulatory costs of ride-hailing operations and support accessible transportation. Unlike ride-hailing companies, taxi companies are required, as part of their operating licence, to reserve a portion of their fleet for accessible vehicles.

High-speed internet available in Upper Viewmount

People in Upper Viewmount near Smithers now have access to reliable high-speed internet, unlocking faster access to digital services and economic opportunities.

“New infrastructure in Upper Viewmount takes us another step closer to our goal of connecting all communities in B.C. to high-speed internet,” said George Chow, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “Whether for work, education or connecting with loved ones, fast, reliable, high-speed internet access ensures everyone is able to participate in the digital world while staying rooted in their communities.”

People in 153 households in Upper Viewmount can access health-care services, jobs or enroll in online courses from the comfort of their home. Built and operated by internet service provider CityWest, the project delivers improved access to opportunities and supports economic growth in the Bulkley-Nechako region.

The Government of British Columbia invested $231,712 through the Connecting British Columbia program administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The Government of Canada invested $462,420 through the federal Universal Broadband Fund and service provider CityWest contributed $271,160. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) has also invested $110,657.

“It is wonderful to see this project completed and over 150 more homes receiving ac -

cess to reliable, high-speed internet,” said Stoney Stoltenberg, director, Electoral Area A (Smithers Rural) Regional District of BulkleyNechako. “The RDBN has been advocating for improved connectivity for several years and we are thankful for funding programs like the Connecting British Columbia program and Universal Broadband Fund that help us meet our connectivity goals. We are also pleased to be working with CityWest, which has partnered with us on this project to ensure our residents are well served.”

In March 2022, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest as much as $830 million to expand high-speed internet services. B.C.’s commitment is to connect all remaining underserved households in B.C. by 2027.

Since 2017, the Province has invested $584 million to expand connectivity in British Columbia. As of January 2024, an estimated 77% of all rural homes and 80% of homes in First Nation communities have high-speed internet service.

The Connecting British Columbia and Connecting Communities BC funding programs support projects to expand high-speed internet access to rural and remote areas of the province. The plan to connect all households will level the playing field for people in British Columbia, ensuring better access to services and economic opportunities for every community.

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Applications for the DFA event must be submitted to the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness within 90 calendar days of the event declaration. The deadline to submit applications for this event is now March 13, 2025. The new deadline applies to all communities, including those previously declared on Nov. 25, 2024.

Eligible local governments and First Nations that have infrastructure damage as a result of the flooding should submit a DFA for communities application as soon as possible.

program in recent years to better support people and communities.

These changes include:

increasing the maximum DFA support available per claim from $300,000 to $400,000;

expanded eligibility for small businesses based on minimum income;

expanded annual revenue threshold for small businesses from $1 million to $2 million so more businesses can qualify for DFA;

expanded eligibility for the farming sector to include homes owned by

corporations if the home is used as a primary residence; and

increased provincial contributions to local infrastructure recovery.

A new online portal is available to make it easier for people to apply for financial support for uninsurable losses after a disaster.

The Province may also provide a portion of the project’s estimated costs up front to help communities rebuild critical infrastructure projects faster.

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2025 Genesis GV80 Prestige Review: Premium SUV is impressive.

By Veeno Dewan

The 2025 Genesis GV80 is the premium luxury brand’s Sport-Utility. Available with 5- or 7-passenger capacity, for 2025 the Genesis GV80 is updated with flashy new microlens LED headlights and a new double-mesh grille. There are also new 20- and 22-inch wheel designs, and hidden exhaust outlets. Interior wise, the instrument and infotainment screens are now combined in an impressive new 27-inch organic LED (OLED) screen. There are also new interior trim garnishes, dial-style gear selector and infotainment controllers, and climate controls with touch-buttons.

Powertrain options remain the same for 2025. A base turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine still produces an impressive 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile an optional 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 delivers 375 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are hooked up to standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. An electronic rear limited-slip differential is standard on the flagship 3.5T Prestige trim.

Trim levels range from the 2.5T Advanced (With available Technology Package), to the 3.5T Advanced Technology Package, and top tier l3.5T Prestige. The GV80 2.5T has two-row seating, while the 3.5T models have a third row for seven -seat capacity. The GV80 come with a wide range of features that include the huge 27-inch OLED touchscreen, heated front seats, and a power liftgate. The Prestige trim as tested has 22-inch wheels, massaging seats, Nappa leather upholstery, and adjustable rear seats with heating and cooling.

In terms of safety, for 2025 there are some updates to systems such as: lane-following assist, forward collision warning,

blind-spot collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and highway driving assist.

In terms of pricing, the entry-level 2.5T Advanced starts at $75,000. The sixcylinder, seven-passenger 3.5T starts at $85,000, The 3.5T Prestige as tested starts at $95,500.

The Genesis Gv80 interior is awesome, easily on par with anything from Lexus or Audi, but less severe and much warmer than a Mercedes or BMW. Also new for 2025, are two new interior finishes- one is the amazing “Newspaper Wood” garnish, comprised of old newspapers embedded in wood veneers producing a cool visual effect. The “Basalt” finish offer an igneous rock type finish for another unique look. Genesis really upping the bar here in terms of the creative energy in its cabin designs - which are now class leading.

The 3.5T Prestige adds beautifully luxurious Nappa quilted leather seats with a massage feature up front, memory settings, dual-zone automatic climate control, adjustable ambient lighting, aluminum tri, knurled controls, and heated leatherwrapped power tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters.

Technology is high with: Embedded, voice-activated navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto cellphone mirroring are all present. A Digital Key which allows the owner and designated friends and family to lock and unlock doors and perform other functions using a cellphone is another stand out feature. Upgrading to Advanced or Prestige trim gains an audiophile quality 1,050-watt 21-speaker Lexicon Quantum Logic surround-sound system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is new for 2025 with over-the-air update later on. For the driver, the available Ergo Motion

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seat uses weight sensors to detect potential poor posture and even activates the seat massager and give recommendations for seating and steering wheel positions that reduce fatigue!

All -round space is good up front and the second-row seats split 40/20/40 for cargo versatility. There’s a fold-down rear center armrest with cup holders and rear climate controls. The outboard rear seats in all Advanced AWD models as well as Prestige trim are heated.

Driving impressions are very good. The engine is powerful and provides lots of torque off the line. I love that urgent exhaust note! Multiple drive modes when used offers slightly tightened handling and more steering feel. The electronically controlled suspension provide agile re -

sponses and a balanced ride and handling. Performance drivers can also choose from a variety of drive modes according to their personal preference or driving situation. The V6-powered GV80 model comes standard with driver-adjustable adaptive dampers. These have a Road Preview function which reads the road ahead and can firm up for sporty driving or adjust for rough terrain. Overall, around town driving and long-distance highway cruising are all handled effortlessly and comfortably.

The 3.5T engines fuel economy is rated at L/100km at 14.4 urban, 10.6 on the highway, and 12.7 combined. To sum up, the well-equipped Genesis GV80 undercuts competing premium mid-size SUVs from Germany by a wide margin. Let’s not forget the Genesis ownership experience either. You can book a test drive or buy online and there is complimentary service, pickup, drop off and loaner cars delivered to your door. This Genesis gets my vote for best value. Highly recommended.

2025 Genesis GV80; Prestige 3.5T model priced from $95,500.

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Premier’s statement on agreement with BC Greens

Premier David Eby has released the following statement about an agreement with the BC Greens:

“British Columbians expect us to work collaboratively to deliver on the most important issues people are facing.

“I’m pleased to share that the government and BC Greens have reached an agreement to work together on a specific set of shared priorities:

“Strengthening health care, building affordable housing, creating livable communities and growing a strong sustainable economy.

“We are two distinct parties with two distinct identities, and we won’t always agree. We also have many shared values. The agreement lays out specific areas of action we will work together to achieve.

“This agreement will strengthen the stability of government and help de-

liver on the priorities of British Columbians. We will continue to work with all MLAs who want to make the legislature work for people.”

B.C., creditors approve plan to resolve long-standing

A significant milestone has been reached in the long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies.

All provincial and territorial governments, as well as class action plaintiffs, have voted to accept a plan proposed by a court-appointed mediator. With creditors unified in support of the plan, the provincial government is urging the tobacco companies to accept the proposed agreement.

“Tobacco has harmed far too many people, and tobacco companies have avoided accountability for far too long,” said Premier David Eby. “This is a critical step forward after 20 years of litigation, including five years of mediation, and we urge tobacco com-

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panies to take responsibility for their deceptive actions and accept this plan. B.C. has been a leader in standing up to powerful corporations that are hurting people and we will continue to be relentless in pursuing all legal avenues to get justice for those who have been harmed and their loved ones.”

The plan, valued at more than $32 billion, will provide compensation to individuals harmed by the effects of smoking, deliver critical funding for health-care systems across Canada and establish a foundation to support treatment research. B.C. will receive approximately $3.5 billion. This money will be used to invest in cancer treatment and primary care, and research

into treatments, as well as to promote smoking cessation.

In 1998, B.C. initiated legal action against the three principal Canadian tobacco manufacturers and their foreign parent corporations to recover the cost of treating tobacco-related diseases caused by the industry’s wrongful conduct. The Province is seeking recovery of health-care costs resulting from what B.C. and other Canadian provinces are alleging is the wrongful conduct of these parties in the manufacture, promotion and sale of tobacco products spanning many decades.

“Tobacco companies’ deceptive activities led to millions of people taking up smoking without knowing the actual

consequences,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “This plan offers real progress and essential resources for public health in B.C. It’s time for the tobacco industry to step up and take responsibility for the harm it has caused. This process has gone on far too long and now is the time for resolution.”

The plan will now move to a court hearing scheduled for Jan. 29-31, 2025, when the court will be asked to grant final approval of these plans, marking a pivotal step in this important litigation. The B.C. government remains committed to holding the tobacco industry accountable and advancing public-health initiatives to protect future generations.

New funding helps bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.

A new program to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of the province will mean timely and better access to animal care for ranchers and farmers.

“Our government remains committed to supporting farmers in B.C. care for their livestock by developing innovative programs that address their veterinary needs,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food. “This initiative aims to bolster the number of veterinarians in rural communities. By doing so, we can provide essential support for livestock care, ultimately

strengthening our province’s food security and economy.”

The program will focus on northern B.C. as the priority region. It will help veterinary clinics that provide livestock care with recruitment and retainment of veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists, as well as funding for equipment and training.

“Meeting the demand for animal care in a rural area means long and busy days and nights, especially with the shortage of veterinarians in our rural communities,” said Cori Stephen, a veterinarian with the Nechako Valley Animal Health Services, Vanderhoof.

“I’m hopeful the new program will help rural, small-town practices like ours attract and retain veterinarians and technologists interested in joining a rural practice, which, in turn, will allow us to provide care to more animals in need in our area.”

Clinics in the southeast, Okanagan, Thompson, Southern Cariboo, Vancouver Island, Lillooet and Pemberton will be designated as secondary priority areas, with the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley being the lowest priority area. The program will also help build local partnerships to improve strategic planning for veterinary ser-

vices in under-serviced communities and regions.

“Ranchers and other livestock owners in rural B.C. require a large and diverse group of veterinarians and technicians to assist them with their animal health and welfare needs,” said Kevin Boon, general manager, BC Cattlemen’s Association. “The BC Cattlemen’s Association supports this initiative and feels it will help move the needle to get that help where it is needed most in a short period of time.”

The first intake for applications is from Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, to Jan. 15, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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A sweet, savoury and sustainable dessert

(NC) Cooler weather can force Canadians indoors, but it can also encourage more eco-friendly and cost-saving practices like eating in. Next time you want to cozy up with your special someone, consider adding this sweet, savoury and eco-friendly dessert to your date night menu. This recipe can also be made in bulk so you can share the love with friends and family and “upcook” your leftover ingredients in tomorrow’s date-night snack.

Marbled Bacon Walnut Bark

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 40 + 30 minutes chilling

Makes: 12-20 pieces

Ingredients:

6 slices of Maple Leaf Original Bacon

1 250 g bag good quality bittersweet chocolate chips

1 225 g good quality pure white chocolate chips

2 tbsp (30 ml) toast walnuts or pecans, finely chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay six slices of bacon flat. Cook on centre rack of oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until completely crisp and golden brown. Remove onto a cooling rack and blot bacon with paper towel completely on both sides. Set aside to cool.

Pour bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate into two separate microwavable glass bowls. Set aside white chocolate for later. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Microwave bittersweet chocolate for 35- to 40-second intervals, stirring each time until chocolate has melted. Be careful not to overheat and burn the chocolate during the last interval – reduce time to ensure smooth melted chocolate.

Using a rubber spatula to pour the chocolate onto prepared a baking sheet.

Using an offset spatula, spread the chocolate into the shape of a square, being careful not to spread it too thin.

Repeat heating steps for white chocolate.

Spoon dollops of white chocolate all over the bittersweet chocolate. Drag your rubber spatula in a zig-zag pattern across the chocolate.

On a clean surface, chop cooled bacon into fine pieces and immediately sprinkle evenly over marbled chocolate. Sprinkle the nuts over the top and softly press down any toppings that do

not adhere to the chocolate bark with the back of a clean spoon.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Once completely chilled, use a butter knife to crack the bark into the desired number of pieces. Enjoy right away or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

Let’s celebrate 2025!

Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Punjabi School

cordially invites you to Welcome the new year with the

Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Panth Parsidh Ragi Jatha on December 31, 2024

Sukhmani Sahib Paath Arambh

Gurmat Samagam Until 12:00 AM

At 9:00am, Sehaj Paath BhoG ARambh at 10:15AM on January 1, 2025

Langar will be served on both days.

5930 Riverside Street Abbotsford, BC (604) 826-1666

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Rupi Kanda-Rajwan School Board Trustee

Action! B.C. sets the scene to attract more film, TV productions

Increased tax incentives for British Columbia’s motion picture sector will help attract more major productions and ensure that good-paying film and TV industry jobs stay in B.C.

“Our province is home to one of the busiest film and TV production centres in North America,” said Premier David Eby. “But film production in B.C. has taken a big hit over the last few years, responding to significant impacts from the pandemic, multiple labour disruptions and changes to industry practices. We’re boosting tax incentives – and our competitive advantage – to ensure that our province remains a destination of choice for filmmakers in Canada and around the world, employing skilled British Columbian crews.”

Budget 2025 will include increases to the Film Incentive BC (FIBC) tax credit, which supports Canadian-content productions, and the production services tax credit (PSTC) that provides a tax incentive for international projects made in B.C.

With the approval of budget legislation, the FIBC will increase from 35% to 36%, and the PSTC will increase from 28% to 36% for productions with principal photography starting Jan. 1, 2025. To further give major productions incentives in the province, projects with B.C. production costs of greater than $200 million will receive a 2% bonus.

“We know that incentives and investments in B.C.'s film sector are generating significant returns for British Columbians, local film crews, and B.C. businesses,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance.

“Today's announcement solidifies B.C.'s competitive advantage as one of the world's top filming destinations and our commitment to strengthening our economy all across B.C.”

Based on feedback from animated productions, the Province also intends to restore regional and distant location tax credits for companies with a bricks-and-mortar presence outside of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Whistler/ Squamish.

showcase everything we love about B.C. to the world.”

(NC) As we approach or start to enjoy the first years of our retirement, many of us plan to stay in the same home we raised our family in. To do so safely, you might be looking into “aging in place” measures. These include adding grab bars in the bathroom, widening doorways for easier access for a wheelchair or walker, and adding additional lighting to make it easier to see potential tripping hazards. Before you undergo any renovations to make your home safer and more comfortable for your retirement years, you should

“B.C. is a motion-picture powerhouse with spectacular locations, world-class crews, studios and outstanding creative talent that major productions rely on,” said Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “I was recently in Los Angeles and heard directly from studio executives about the significant production increases in B.C. that would flow from changes like these. These changes will help us land more top-tier projects, fuel economic and job growth, and

In 2023, strike action halted the industry for more than six months and a decrease in global productions have affected the province’s film industry. According to Creative BC, more than 37,000 jobs in the province were supported by the motion-picture industry in 2022, compared to 26,000 in 2023.

Other jurisdictions are increasing film incentives to attract productions in an already competitive market. Increasing the FIBC and PTSC is intended to support continued growth in B.C.’s motion-picture industry and meet market demands.

Don’t let radon ruin your retirement

take one simple step: have your home tested for radon.

Radon is an odourless, tasteless gas that is also the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground. Outside, it’s naturally dissipated by the breeze. But in indoor spaces, such as your basement, the gas can accumulate to dangerous levels.

The only way to know if you have high radon levels in your home is to test for it. You can buy a DIY testing kit online

or hire a certified radon expert to conduct the test.

If your home has elevated levels there are relatively easy and affordable ways to fix it. A mitigation system can be installed in about a day and will lower radon levels by up to 90 per cent. These systems cost about the same as installing a new furnace or air conditioner.

In B.C., foreign productions make up more than 80% of total production spending on average. Maintaining strong international relationships is critical for the film and TV industry to continue to thrive.

In November, Bailey, Chandra Herbert and Nina Krieger, parliamentary secretary for arts and film, went to Los Angeles to meet with studio decisionmakers. The delegation discussed ways to enhance the Province’s competitiveness and highlight the benefits of filming in B.C. and understand the needs of the industry.

Learn more about radon testing at takeactiononradon.ca.

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“supfrI”

gurdyv isMG aflmvflf

idsx gIaF pr qIsrI supfrI idsygI nhIN ! pr ies df vËn jÉm joKoN hr mnuwK dy vws dI znhIN huMdI.

ieh qIsrI supfrI dI Audfhrx dy ky, khfxI nUM awgy vDfAuNdy hF, ijs ivc iewk supfrI (mOq vrMt) nuksfn ikvyN krdI krdI aqy kI Bfxf vrqf geI. iewk ipMz ivwc vfikaf hoieaf ! iek iensfn ijs df nfm sI suwKf ! bws sO suKF suwK ky ipMz ivc jnimaF bwcf ! ijs df ipMz, Èihr qoN kfPI dUr pYNdf jo bhuq psiVaf ksbf ielfkf. Auh kuJ vwzf hoieaf ipMz ivc pRfiemrI skUl nhIN sI, nfnky ipMz pVny pfieaf, pVfeI nUM mwTf, srIr df gwTf, Kfx nUM cusq, cfÜ df susq, Aus df hmjmfqI nfl pVdf Xfr modn ! Auh Aus qo vI do rwqIaF hor AuqoN dI… mrËI nfl hI Auh skUl jFdy … bhuqI vfr qF

GroN ilaFdI cUrI, qKfxF dy iKrfs Qwly luk ky KFdy, CuwtI hoeI qo tfeIm nfl Érfs

QwilEN inkl ky dUsry inafixaF nfl rÜ ky Gr nUM cly jFdy … Krfs Qwly bYT ky bImfr hoieaF dIaF arËIaF ilKdy …[ dsKwqF vflI jgHf ‘aMgUTf bfpU df’ ilK ky … Qwly pYr df aMgUTf ÈfhI nfl lvyV ky Twp idMdy …[ skUl dy mfstr AunF nUM

ibmfr smJdy qy Grdy pVHfkU. KyqoN CwlIaF sfg qy gMny AunF nUM pfs krfeI gey. lYa dyky pRfiemrI qF pfs kr gey awgy CyvI ivwc puwTIaF brykF vwjIaF, Gridaf vI soicaf iehnF ikhVf ptvfrI lwgxf…

AuhnF nUM pVnO htfky Gr dy kMmF nfl joV ilaf.

suwKf sqfrF df hoieaf nfnkf ipMz Cwz ipMz af igaf Aus qoN pMj sfl Cotf Brf mIqHf Audo bfrF sflF dI sI. skf mfmf hrnfm isMG kYnyzf igaf hoieaf krky

AudoN blwz rIlyÈn Kuwlf sI, Aus ny suwKy nUM kYnyzf bulf ilaf. suwKy dI ishq sohxI pr anpV krky koeI cwJ hfl df kMm imly nF, aKIr iewk gory nfl iksy rfhIN gwl ho geI qy kMm iml igaf. pr kMm gMdf qy GwtIaf vYnkUvr ivwc purfxy GrF dI Zfh ZuafeI ho rhI sI Es gory kol

Tyky sn. AunF purfxy ò GrF ivwcoN BYVI ò purfxI iensulyÈn inkldI qy hor gMd mMd aYsf inkly jo kYnyzf dy kMnUn muqfibk ishq vfsqy pUrf hfnIkfrk. gory dy koeI bMdf nF itwky qy suwKy nUM koeI hor nF Jwly, ikqoN koeI hor kMm nF imilaf. pr gory ny 20 zflr GMty dI qnKfh dws

ky suwKy nUM hYrfn kr idwqf. jd ik suwKy nUM koeI pMjF qy vI nhIN sI iljFdf. suwKy

df ivafh hoieaf Gr vflI nUM srIrk

Bfr vwDx dI ibmfrI, bhuq duafeIaF qy ielfj df EV pHoV kIqf pr Auh idno idn hor bhuq BfrI huMdI geI, aMq cfr sflF ivwc pUrI ho geI. iewDr suwKf mUMh Auwqy mÈk cVf ky ijhVy Gr ivwc vV jfvy bws KVkft pf dyvy. jo vI AuwQoN inkilaf gYr kMnUnI mlbf ijwQy Auh suwtdy, Auh vI gYr kMnUn zMp ijwQy gorf sutvfAuNdf Auh

irËrv rYz ieMzIanF dy kbËy vflI jgHf jo icwlfvYk qy hop ivcfly pYNdI. ieMzIan irËrv eyrIey ivwc bgYr cYwk awp qoN sfrF kuJ phfVF dy KwizaF ivwc nwpI jFdy AunF ieMzIanF nUM iewk Gr dy mlvy df pMj sO nkd qy do kys bIarF dy dyxy. kMm kfPI icr clI igaf.

suwKF pMjfb igaf dUsrf ivafh krf afieaf, dUsrI GrvflI CyqI swd leI, mgry sfrf shurf pRIvfr af phuMicaf. Aus df skf sflf kuJ piVaf iliKaf nfl kMm Auwqy rwKF ilaf. kuJ kMm df Byq pfky, anpV suwKy ny gory nUM pltI mfr ky, Aus nUM bfeIpfs krky afp dI nvIN kMpnI KVI kr leI, iËafdfqr pMjfbI Gr ZuafAux qy bnfAux vfly, sfrf DMdf kYÈ cldf… suwKy ny AuhnF hI rYz ieMzIanF nUM nvIaF mÈInF KRId ky lY idwqIaf… hr roË hËfrF df kYÈ DMdf cldf … anpV suwKy dIaF jybF kI … bYg vI notF nUM nF Jwldy, kYÈ bYNkF ivwc vI nhIN sI jmF krf skdf …[ Auh sfry pYsy pMjfb nUM DwkI igaf … hr roË pMjfb pYsy lwKF dy ihsfb nfl Byjdf … iewQy dI iewk pRfeIvyt mnI aYkscyNj (jo hux bYNkrpsI krky bMd hY) bws suwKy dy isr Auwqy cwldI. sfry pYsy Aus rfhIN Byjdf, ipMz Brf mIqf mflo mfl hoeI igaf pr AudoN sI Auh vI iemfndfr, Aus dy do mMzy vI ipE dI qrF suwKy dI pUrI iewËq krdy … ipwCy zyZ ikwly qoN ÈurU hoky AuhnF 180 ikwly hor Joty dy isr vrgI ËmIn KRId leI … vwzI koTI qy mihMgIaF kfrF dIaF lfeInF ivhVy ivwc KVIaF ilÈkx, koeI qoV nF rwKI rwb ny, pYsf kmilaf nUM vI isafxy bxf idMdf. bfhr aMdr mHIqy dy pRIvfr dI puwC-igwC vwD geI. mmUlI pRvfr dI idnF ivwc sfry pfsy JVfeI ho geI.

iewDr suwKf BfvyN afp anpV sI pRMqU Aus ny bwcy bhuq pVfey [[ vwzI lVkI zfktr

bx geI Aus df mMgyqr muMzf vI pMjfb qoN ieMglYNz afky pVfeI krky AuwQy zfktr bx ky pRYkits ÈurU kr leI. donF df ieMtrnYt rfhIN sMprk bx igaf, vfady iekimk hox krky ivafh dIaF iqafrIaF arMB ho geIaF .

iewDr vYnkUvr istI ivwc knUMn pfs ho igaf ik GrF dy mlvy ivwcoN inkilaf ijwprfk qy aYsUMlyÈn dIaF izspojl rsIdF vKfAuxUIaF jrUrI ho geIaF. hor vI pMjfbI kMpnIaF ny vI ieh kMm shyV ky mlbf suwtx dy trwk mfrkIt ivc ilaf KVy kIqy. AuJM pMjfbI ijwDr nUM pYNdy Auh kMm ibjins df Qwlf luaf ky jF toh ky hI muVdy … suwKy dI ijvyN Aumr ZlxI ÈurU hoeI nfl Auh DMdf vI mMDwm ! Zlxf ÈurU ho igaf sflf sfb iblzrF ivwc bYTx AuwTx lwg pey, Aus vwKrf ibËins kr ilaf. suwKy dy pRIvfr ny zfktr lVkI smyq ivafh dI ÈfipMg krn vfsqy dys jfx df tUr bxfieaf. AuwQy phuMc lVkI ny idwlI ivKy zyZ lwK df lihMgf silwkt kIqf ieMzIaf kYnyzf vfly dono pRIvfr sihmq ho gey ik jykr bwcI dI psMd ieh KvfihÈ hY qF jrUr pUrI kro. pr ! mHIqy dI vwzI nhuM ny TsHf mfr idwqf ik “ieh do GMty pihnxf hlky nfl vI sr skdf” Aus ny afp dy pqI, suwKy dy vwzy BqIjy nUM mukrf idwqf … muMzy pymYNt krn qoN jvfb dy idwqf. suwKy jËbfqI hoey bQyrf smJfieaf “ieh jo quhfzy kol pYsf hY ieh myrf Byijaf hoieaf hI hY, kdI afpxy Gr dI aOkfq zyZ ikwly qwk sI awj qusIN mihMgIaF gwzIaF Auwqy GuMmdy ieh iks df pYsf joN quhfnUM mhIny rPqy bfad nhIN hr roË vFgU lgfqfr imldf irhf” aKIr eysy bihs ivwc sfrI ÈfpMg rwd ho geI. bhuq vwzf ivvfd ÈurU ho igaf, cMgy Bly cldy Gr dy tMgy ÈIÈy ivc qryV af geI. suwKy df bfkI sfrf pRIvfr qF iqMn idn idwlI rih ky vfips af igaf pr suwKf Brf nfl ihsfb ikqfb krx dy cwkr ivc kuJ idn hor pMjfb ruwk igaf.

ijhVy Gr ivwc KuÈI dIaF lihrF bihrF sn AuwQy hr roË pMcfieqF juVdIaF ijMnF df Jukfa ijafdf ipMz pRIvfr mIqHy vwl df huMdf, iek Èfm qF afho sfhmxy kfPI imhxo myhxI hoey. aOKy hoey suwKy df gwc ijhf Br afieaf Auh bfhr inkilaf ipMz ivco iksy ikrfeydfr gwzI rfhIN afpxy

Xfr mfstr dy Gr Èihr jfa rfq kwtI. duKI mn nfl Xfr mfstr nUM sfrI vfrqf suxfeI, awgoN mfstr slfh idwqI “jo kuJ qyry kolo igaf Auh qyrf nhIN sI, jo kuJ qyry kol hY qUM Aus df iKafl rwK, qyrI ijMdgI jrUrI hY, eyQy dy hflfq ijafdf TIk nhIN, kuJ idn eyQy myry kol Tihr Èfied koeI rsqf inkl afvy, pr qUM kdy vI mn Auwqy iËafdf boJ nhIN pfAuxf. bs ! mYN qyry nfl hF” suwKy dy gÜ gÜ ciVaf pfrf kuJ Qwly afieaf, Pyr donF ny rl ky glfsI tkrfeI.

suwKy df smfn atYcI-kys hYNz bYg pfsport sfrf kuwJ ipMz hI ipaf, kmry dy ijMdry dI cfbI suwKy pfs hI sI. suwKy df Auh pRogrfm qF Diraf Drfieaf ivwcy hI rih igaf iewk idn Gry nvyN kuVm nUM swd ky afp df ÈrIkf kbIlf idKfAuxf qy imlfAuxf sI. nvF kuVm pMjfb pulIs ivwc bqOr aYs pI lwgf hoieaf sI. Aus nUM Pon krky Xfr mfstr dy Gry hI bulf ilaf aqy motI ò gwl smJfeI. aYs pI sfb ny rYa idwqI ik “pulIs irport kr idMdy qFik gwl iksy irkfrz ivwc af jfvygI jykr qusI nhIN cfhuMdy qF afpF aYP afr afeI drj nhIN krdy” suwKy jvfb idwqf “ajy kuJ idn atk jfvo mYN quhfnUM soc ky dwsdf” aYs pI sfihb hONslf dyky cly gey.

iewDr suwKy dy vwzy BqIjy ny iewk hor skIm GVI Aus qfihq aMjfm dyx df plYn bxf ilaf. Aus ny suwKy dy sfry itkfixaF Auwqy BfÜ ÈurU kr idwqI. idny mfstr skUl pVfAux cwilaf jFdf suwKf rotI pfxI Kf pIky sfhmxy srIey sImYMt vfly dukfndfr kol bËfr ivwc jf bYTdf, ÈFmf pYidaF mfstr nfl Gr af phuMcdf. ies gwl dI iBxk Aus dy BqIjy nUM pY geI.

BqIjy ny iksy nUM suwKy dI supfrI idwqI … gwl pMj lwK rupeIey ivwc qih hoeI Aupr do lwK hor vfDf ies ibnY Auwqy hoieaf ik kMm pUrf hox dI sUrq ivwc jykr sfrI gwl ZwkI hI irwJ geI qF pMj, nhIN qF Auprlf do lwK kys cwlx vfsqy vwKrf Ércf hovygf. iewk idn EprI ijhI kfÜy

ÈIiÈaF vflI kfr ivwc bYT ky BqIjy ny afp dy cfcy suwKy dy supfrI mYn nUM drÈn krvfey qy ikhf “ieh kMm CyqI ho jfvy qy afh lvo iqMn lwK sfeI df aYzvFs” supfrI lYx vflf koeI hor nhIN sI Auh

modn hI sI suwKy df jmfqI Xfr, Aus ny suwKf pCfx ilaf. dupihrf Zwlx vflf sI, Aus iqMn lwK vlyty qy clf igaf. modn ny Èfm nUM motrsfeIkl cwk ! suwKy nUM imlx af igaf. donF XfrF bhuq gwlF kIqIaF. suwKf kihMdf “Xfr ! qyrI lMbI dfhVI sohxI pwg jykr aFpf bËfr ivwc twkr pYNdy qF mYN qYnUM nhIN sI pCfnxf” “suwKy ! qYnUM mY axdfVIey qoN jfxdf krky, hux qUM klIn Èyp, qyrI Jwt pCfx af geI” “aFpf modn Xfr ! ikMny nkMmy huMdy sF mYnUM qF kYnyzf rfs af igaf, bhuq kmfeI kIqI bVf pYsf bxfieaf” modn kuJ KMgUrf mfr ky “Auh qF suwKy ipwCy mIqy dy Gr dIaF lihrF bihrF hI dwsdIaF ik qUM Brf izwgy pey nUM KVf kr idwqf” suwKy

acfixk suafÜ kIqf “qyrf modn bfeI kI kfrobfr cwldf aYQy” “bs bfeI! afeI clfeI qy qorf Pyrf, hr pfrtI dy lIzr nfl afpxf iswDf hwQ imldf, ijs

dI mrËI gOrimMt bx jfvy puls aPsr sfzy Xfr, bws sfry pfsy mOjF hI mOjF. mfstr sfiez Auwqy bYTf AuhnF dIaF gwlF df anMd mfx irhf sI suwKy ny ajy Brf

BqIjy vflI gVbV df modn kol koeI

iËkr nhIN sI kIqf. “pr Xfr modn ! qUM

mYnUM aYQy ikvyN afky Bfl ilaf” modn gwl tfldf hoieaf ieÈfry nfl suwKy nUM bfhr

nUM lY igaf. bfhr inkl ky “mYnUM suwKy !

qyrI pMj lwK dI supfrI imlI agilaF

iqMn lwK azvfs vI dy idwqf aqy mYN lY vI ilaf, mfstr sfhmxy mYN gwl nhIN sI

krnI cfhuMdf sfzf qf DMdf hI hY, mY qYnUM

iqMn lwK ilaf idMdf, qUM zMg idhfVI ivwc pwqry vfh jfh iewQoN, mYN AuhnF qo pMjF idnF dI mohlq leI hY” sux ky suwKf !

Èfk ho igaf, KVf kMb igaf “Xfr suwKy ! qyry nfl imwTI cUrI vtf vtf ky KfDI, awj mYN Auh imTfs hrfm nhIN krnf, qyrf

Xfr hfiËr hY iewk do idnF ivwc qyrI PlYt mYN krfAU gf” suwKy Guwt ky jwPI pf leI.

mfstr bfhr afieaf afAuNidaF boilaf

“bfhr hI jwPIaF pfeI jFvogy ik aMdr af jfvo glfsI lfAuNdy hF” modn hwQ bMny

“nhIN mfstr jI ! mY srfb nhIN pINdf

dUsrf motrsfeIkl clfAuxf, asIN Bly

df kMm soPI rih ky krdy hF” modn suwKy

nfl kwl svyry imlx df iekrfr krky clf igaf. mfstr aFhdf “kl aYqvfr

dI CuwtI hY afjo aFpf ËmfAudy mihÌl”

AunF motf ò pf ilaf. mfstr sunxf cfhy

bfhrly mulK kYnyzf dIaF gwlF, pr suwKf AuwKiVaf ò bYTf. mfstr socdf ! ajy ies nUM nÈy ny zMg nhIN mfiraf “lYa iewk hor pf krVf ijhf” kfÌI icr bYTx bfd dono rotI Kfky pY gey pr suwKy nUM dyr rfq qwk nINd nF afeI.

aglI svyr modn skfrpIਓ gwzI lYky afieaf, Aus ny suwKy nUM nfl ibTfieaf bËfr ivwc iewk tYksI stYNz lfgy afp dI gwzI KVI kIqI, suwKy nUM tYksI ikrfey Auwqy lY ky idwqI nfl iewk ivÈvfs pfqr hor afdmI Byijaf ijs kol kuJ gupq hiQafr sn. suwKy nUM smJfieaf “suwKy ! Gry jfky bihs ivc nhIN pYxf, jykr nOhrfxI nyV nUM afeI pYr CUhx afvy ipafr dyxf, kihxf Gr quhfzf qusIN sFBoN, asIN qF pRdysI hF kdy ò Pyrf pfAuxf cl hor bxf lvFgy, nfl ieh bMdf pUrf tryNz hY, loV pYx Auwqy ieh icwVI nhIN Prkx dyvygf, afp df smfn qy pypr pfsport cuwk ky cuwp krky gwzI ivwc bYT jfvIN, iPkr nF krIN mYN vI AuwQy lfgy Cfgy hI hovFgf” AuhnF tYksI ipMz nUM qor idwqI.

Brf mHIkf qy BqIjy kudrqI Gry nhIN sn, mlkVy ijhy jfky suwKy kmrf Koilaf isrP hYzbYg qy pfsport hI cuwikaf dony BqIj nOhF nyV nUM afeIaF KflI hwQ isr qo dI

Pyiraf. vwzI nOh bolI “zYzI jI rotI bxdI grm grm Kf lE” “nhIN bytI mYN ajkl TMzIaF Kfx dI afdq pf leI, bYNk jrUrI jfxf krky pfsport cfhIdf sI ies krky afieaf qy mYN Èihr cwilaF, bfad ivwc imldy hf” Aus ny vwzf atYcI qy kwpVy AuwQy hI Cwz idwqy. suwKf vI iehI Èoa krnf cfhuMdf sI ik Aus Aupr hox vflI Gtnf qo Auh by-vfikP hY. Èihr vfips afey modn puwiCaf “sB kuJ TIk irhf ?” “hF TIk Tfk sI Gry donF BqIj nOhF hI sn bfkI qF mYnUM koeI idwisaf nhI” “atYcI kfhqoN Cwz aFdf” suwKy jvfb idwqf “gwzy mgr kuhfVf” “ies

df kI mqlv ?” suwKf aFhdf iksy jwt df gwzf diraf ivKy zUMGy pfxI ivwc izwg ipaf, ipMz mdd vfsqy iekwTf ho igaf, lok cuBIaF lfAux pr gwzf hwQ nF lwgy, jwt nUM kihMdy shI QF ds aslI gwzf izwigaf ikwQy ? jwt ny hwQ PiVaf kuhfVf inÈfnf ivMn ky kuhfVf pfxI ivwc clf mfiraf kihMdy aOAuQy ! lok kihMdy pr qUM kuhfVf ikAu suwitaf ? Auh kihMdf ijwQy gwzf igaf AuQy mgr kuhfVf vI Ër lAU”

“eysy qrF ijwQy lwKF kroVF gey atYcI qy cfr aYry hor juV jfxgy.

Zfby qoN rotI Kfky modn ny suwKy nUM nfl ibTf ky gwzI idwlI nUM iswDI kr idwqI nvF itkt ijhVf vI imilaf sIt buwk kr idwqI. eyarport ivdfiegI smyN suwKy ny modn qoN sfry pYisaf df ihsfb puwiCaf “kihMdf AuwQy phuMc ky mYN qYnUM Byj idAUgf” modn aFhdf “iqMn lwK ivco qF ajy bhuq bcy pey aY” suwKf aFhdf “Auh qF AuhnF dy sn, jykr AuhnF nUM pqf cwl igaf ik mYN qF suwkf inkl igaf, Auh qyry koloN vfips mMgx gy” “bhuqf BoÜIaF gwlF krdf, suwiKaf ! qUM ajy vI afp dy vfilaF pYisaF nUM AuhnF vfly dws irhF qy moVx muVfAux dI qF gwl geI kdy dI dUr ‘kdy gMgf gey Puwl muVdy’ ajy qF mYN bkfieaf do lwK Auhnf qoN hor vsUl krFgf, hux AuhnF nUM blYk myl krnF hor vI sOKf ho igaf” vYsy ! modn ieh quhfzy vrigaf qoN hI lot afAuNdy, iehnF ny ikhVf nwk Auwqy mÈkF cVf ky kmfey” “hor sux modn ! afh nvyN kuVm aYs pI df Pon nMbr ilK, pr afpF Aus nfl afAuxI jfxI bwicaF dy ivafh hoey qoN bfd ivwc vDfAuxI hY” suwKy zfierYkt PlfeIt pwkVI qy iswDf vYnkUvr Auwqr ky bfhr lMmF sfh ilaf ijvyN iksy Zfhux vyly Gr ivwc vVx qoN pihlF sfh ilaf krdf sI. bwicaf df ivafh ho igaf. pMjfb ivwc gwTbwDn srkfr cwl rhI sI. lIzrF dy nyVqf rwKdf zrg df srgrnf ijs dI cfry pfsy qUqI boldI, ijs df hwQ modn nfl vI juVdf qy iswDIaF jwPIaF aYs pI nfl vI pYNdIaF sn. iqMn qfkqF dy sumyl (supfrI mYn+lIzr+aYs pI) ny rÜ ky vwzf zrwg df kys pfky mHIqf qy Aus dy dony muMzy aMdr quMn idwqy, Auh bhuq icr jmfnqF nUM qrsdy rhy, nfl dUsrf ienkuafrI ÈurU krvf idwqI ik aYnI ËmIn jfiedfd ikhVI afmdn nfl bxfeI. eysy cwkr ivwc mnI aYkscyNj bMd hoky Aus df idvflf inkl igaf. lgdf lihMgy df Bfa hor vwD igaf. isafxy kihMdy ‘bdmfÈ ! Gr luwt vI jFdy qy qury jFdy vsf vI jFdy’ ieho ijhIaF qfkqF jykr iemfndfrI dy rsqy cwl ky qfkq shI pfsy lfAux qF BfeIcfry ivwc qrwkI dy asfr vwD skdy. hmyÈf pYsf Ìrk pf idMdf, kdy ò iensfnF df lhU icwtf vI ho jFdf. pr KUnI irÈqy pYisaF nfl vI KRIdy nhI imldy.

Parliamentary Secretary’s statement on International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Jennifer Blatherwick, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has released the following statement in recognition of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers:

“This day, also known as Red Umbrella Day, was founded by sex workers and community advocates to call for an end to hate crimes and violence against sex workers worldwide.

“This is a call to action for all of us to advocate for the dignity, safety and wellbeing of sex workers everywhere.

“Everyone has the right to be respected and to live and work free from violence. And yet, too often sex workers face disproportionate levels of violence and marginalization, fuelled by harmful stereotypes that disregard their very humanity and their rights.

“Indigenous people, racialized people, newcomers and those who are undocumented, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, as well as those with disabilities, who work as sex workers face a greater risk of being targeted.

“That’s why, in B.C., we have provided funding to support a provincially integrat-

ed BC Bad Date and Aggressor Reporting system. This system will help sex workers to anonymously share reports with each other throughout B.C. about bad dates and help keep each other safe.

“Through the collaboration of Living in Community, PACE Society, PEERS Resource Society, SWAN Vancouver and WISH Drop-In Centre Society, the bad date reporting system will help fill an urgent need to improve safety, including in more remote areas.

“Stigma and the criminalization of sex work may also contribute to barriers to reporting assaults to the police, for fear of

5 tips for hosting over the holidays

Are you hosting for the holidays this year? Don’t let the stress of preparing a big meal overwhelm you. Here are five holiday hosting hacks to ensure you enjoy the experience as much as your guests.

Check for allergies

When you invite your guests, be sure to ask if they have any allergies or other food restrictions. This will save you the awkward situation of not being able to offer one of your guests the main dish and scrambling to find an alternative to feed them.

Prep ahead

Try to prepare as much as you can the day before you’re hosting. If you’re planning on a formal sit-down meal, arrange the

place settings a day or two in advance. You can also pre-cook and freeze or refrigerate parts of the meal and then simply reheat and serve. You should also take care of any essential house cleaning long before your guests arrive.

Ask for help

Just because you’ve offered to host doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself. When you do send out the invites, most people will likely reply, “What can I bring?” Don’t be afraid to take them up on the offer. If your guests take care of appetizers and dessert, you can focus on your main course and sides.

Create a self-serve cocktail station

While you’re putting the finishing touches on the meal, you won’t have time to make sure all your guests have a drink in hand. Instead, set up a drink station where they can mix their own cocktails. Fill a cooler with refreshing beverages like pop, beer and wine so guests can help themselves.

Consider healthy ingredients

When planning your menu, think about ways you can reduce the amount of added sugar and fat in the mix. One simple trick is to replace certain ingredients in savoury or sweet dishes with pureed prunes. You can easily make it in advance by blending pitted prunes with warm water.

Prunes’ natural sweetness means you can swap out one-third to one-half of the sugar in a recipe. You can replace up to three

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“I join sex workers, their families, friends and allies in calling for an end to violence fuelled by the hatred, stigma and discrimination that remains all too prevalent in communities throughout the world.”

large eggs in any recipe by using ¼ cup (60 ml) of puree for each egg. And reduce the amount of butter or oil a recipe calls for by using an equal amount of prune puree.

You’ll wow your guests while also providing them with a low-calorie source of fibre, potassium, vitamin K and other essential nutrients.

Learn how to give back and get back

While you’ve likely heard the phrase “it’s better to give than receive,” did you know that it’s possible to do both? You can, for example, give to charity and get a big break on your taxes. In fact, Canada has some of the best tax incentives for charitable giving in the world. Here’s how you can take advantage of them.

Donations earn tax deductions

You probably know that if you make a donation to a registered charity, you’ll get a receipt for a tax credit in the calendar year you made it. In fact, for donations of more than $200, you will get back almost half of that in lowered

taxes. As a result, your donation only costs you $100.

Get double tax savings

If you own any stocks, bonds or other securities that have increased in value since you purchased them, they will be subject to capital gains tax when you sell them. But if you transfer your stock to a registered charity instead, you eliminate the capital gains tax and receive a donation tax credit that helps pay down any income taxes you owe.

Pledge now, save later

Even if you don’t have the disposable income to spare for a donation this year, there are other ways you can make a meaningful contribution to the charity or charities you support. Each with their own tax benefits:

Include a charity in your will. Designating a small percentage of your estate to charity could turn into a sizeable donation. Plus, your donation will help lower the taxes your estate will be responsible for.

Use your RRSPs. Did you know you can name charities as beneficiaries of your RRSP? Doing this could just about offset the taxes that your estate would have to pay on this asset.

Your financial institution will have a simple RRSP beneficiary form for you to fill out where you list all the people and/or registered charities you’d like to receive your leftover funds. Note that in Quebec, you can only name a charity as a beneficiary of your RRSPs through your will.

Donate your life insurance. You can also choose to donate all or a portion of a life insurance policy to a registered charity. This option lets you multiply your contribution and make a big donation to a cause you support, all while reducing the tax burden your loved ones will face.

Try this trick for healthier holiday desserts

When you’re hosting friends or family for the holidays, it’s nice to end off with a dessert that wows them. Here are two recipes that use the natural sweetness of prunes instead of sugar that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. As a bonus, prunes contain fibre, antioxidants and several nutrients that contribute to bone health.

Prune Red Wine Truffles

Prep time: 45 minutes

Freeze time: 2 hours

Makes: 49 truffles

Ingredients:

Truffle filling

2 cups (500 ml) California prunes

2/3 cup (150 ml) virgin coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine

Chocolate coating:

¾ cup (150 g) good-quality dark chocolate, chopped

¾ cup (150 g) good-quality milk chocolate, chopped

3 tsp (15 ml) virgin coconut oil

Edible gold paint pen or dust (optional)

Maldon flaked salt

Directions:

To make the truffle filling, place prunes, coconut oil and red wine

into a blender or food processor and mix into a smooth paste.

Line an 8×8-inch (20 cm x 20 cm) baking pan with plastic wrap leaving a four-inch (10 cm) overhang on two sides. Scrape paste into baking pan and spread evenly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap overhang and freeze for 2 hours.

Remove wrap from frozen prune puree and place on cutting board. Cut into 49 squares (7×7 rows) wiping knife with a damp cloth between cuts.

For the chocolate coating, place chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until chocolate has mostly melted with a few remaining lumps; continue stirring until smooth.

With an offset spatula or knife, lift and slide one prune puree square into melted chocolate using a spoon to help coat evenly. Lift out with a small spatula, gently scraping to remove chocolate.

Place truffle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining truffles.

Once set, brush truffles with edible gold (if using) and a light sprinkling of salt.

Keep truffles stored between layers of parchment paper in an air-tight container in the freezer.

Tip: Enjoy truffles right out of the freezer for best texture.

High-Protein Orange and Prunes

Chocolate Mousse

Prep time: 15 minutes

Chill time: 1 hour

Makes: Six ½-cup servings

Ingredients:

2/3 cup (100 g) good-quality dark chocolate

1 cup (250 ml) California prunes

1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water

2 cups (500 ml) cottage cheese

1 small ripe avocado

2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract

1 tsp (5 ml) orange zest, plus more for garnish

Directions:

Finely grate 1 tbsp chocolate and set aside.

Break chocolate into small pieces. Place chocolate and prunes in a blender cup or large wide mouthed glass jar. Pour boiling water over and let sit 2 minutes.

Add cottage cheese, avocado, vanilla and zest. Blend with an immersion blender until pureed.

Fill six small glasses each with 1/2 cup mousse. Chill uncovered for 1 hour to let set.

Serve garnished with a sprinkling of reserved grated chocolate and orange zest.

Staying Active During the Holidays: A Gift to Your Health

Winter in Abbotsford is a magical time, with frosty mornings, snow-capped mountains, and a sense of holiday cheer filling the air. However, as the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, many find it tempting to retreat indoors and put fitness routines on hold. Yet, staying active during the winter months is essential for maintaining both physical health and mental well-being. Thankfully, Abbotsford offers a wealth of opportunities to stay active, making it easier to prioritize movement even in the colder season. Physical activity is crucial during the winter for several reasons. From a physical health perspective, regular exercise boosts your immune system, helping to fend off seasonal illnesses like colds and the flu. It also keeps your metabolism engaged, counterbalancing the indulgent treats and hearty meals that often accompany the holiday season. Mentally, staying active is one of the best ways to combat the winter blues. Exercise releases endorphins—natural mood boosters—that

can help alleviate feelings of stress, anxiety, or seasonal affective disorder. By incorporating movement into your routine, you’re not only taking care of your body but also nurturing your mind during a potentially challenging time of year.

Abbotsford, with its scenic landscape and vibrant community, offers countless ways to stay active this winter. For outdoor enthusiasts, the city’s parks and trails provide the perfect setting for physical activity. Mill Lake Park, with its well-maintained pathways, is an ideal spot for a brisk winter walk or jog. The fresh air and stunning views of the frozen lake and snow-covered trees make it a refreshing and invigorating experience. For a more immersive adventure, consider exploring the trails at Sumas Mountain. A hike through this natural wonderland is not only a great workout but also an opportunity to appreciate Abbotsford’s winter beauty. Indoor options are also abundant for those who prefer staying out of the cold. Abbotsford’s recreation centers,

such as the Matsqui and Abbotsford Recreation Centres, provide fitness classes, swimming pools, and skating rinks. These facilities cater to all fitness levels and offer a warm, welcoming environment to stay active.

Staying active during winter doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Simple activities can be woven into your daily routine to make movement enjoyable.

A walk around the neighborhood to admire holiday lights or a family snowball fight in the backyard can create cherished memories while keeping you active. For those traveling over the holidays, packing light equipment like resistance bands or finding quick online workout routines ensures that physical activity remains part of your schedule, no matter where you are.

A key to winter fitness is shifting your mindset from perfection to consistency. Small efforts like a 15-minute walk, a short workout, or even stretching can add up and make a significant difference. The goal is to stay engaged and enjoy movement, not to aim for

unattainable perfection. This realistic approach helps make physical activity a source of joy rather than stress during the holiday season.

Abbotsford’s charm lies in its blend of natural beauty and community spirit, making it the perfect place to embrace winter wellness. Whether it’s enjoying a peaceful outdoor stroll, taking part in festive activities, or finding simple ways to stay active indoors, the opportunities to keep moving this season are endless. By making movement a priority, you’re treating yourself to the gift of health and happiness, allowing you to soak in all the magic winter has to offer. So, grab your coziest scarf, step out into the crisp air, and let staying active turn your winter into a story of warmth, joy, and vitality. Happy Holidays, friends!

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Winter fire safety: Keeping your home safe and warm

(NC) As winter approaches, our homes become cozy retreats. However, the use of various sources of heating can increase the risk of fires. Here are some practical tips to help keep your home safe:

Check smoke detectors: Smoke detectors should be tested monthly and batteries replaced twice a year. You may consider upgrading to a 10-year lithium battery.

Keep flammables away from heat: Maintain at least one metre (three feet) of clearance around heat sources.

Use space heaters safely: Plug them directly into a wall outlet (i.e. do not use extension cords) and turn them off when not in use.

Maintain your fireplace: Have it inspected and cleaned regularly, and use

a sturdy screen to block embers from entering the living area.

Create an emergency plan: Ensure everyone knows how to exit each room in the house, preferably multiple way to leave if possible.

Be cautious with candles: Never leave them unattended; consider flameless alternatives.

Use caution with holiday decorations: Inspect electrical decorations and avoid plugging too many things into the outlets.

Even with the best precautions, accidents can happen. Find more advice on how to keep your home safe and cozy at belairdirect.com.

Abbotsford woman donates blood for 150th time

More than 300,000 Canadians donate blood every year, according to Canadian Blood Services, but few have donated as much as Tamara Charman.

The Abbotsford resident recently donated blood for the 150th time, which she says has been a 46-year journey that she is proud to have embarked on.

The start of this journey was in 1978 when the 17-year-old Charman took advantage of the recent Canadian Red Cross rule change that allowed females to donate blood at the age of 17 when

that chair to give another bag of blood to those in need. "To be honest, the needle hurts a little, but not a lot, and it's so little effort on my part that could possibly lead to saving someone's life," said Charman.

As she's gotten older, a lot has changed about the donation process, but one thing that hasn't changed is her passion for giving back.

"I've learned a lot over five decades about what my physical limits are," said Charman. "For instance, when I was in my 20s, I ran up a flight of stairs right

accompanied by a letter of permission from their parents. Her inspiration for doing this comes from her uncle, who donated more than 100 times, according to Charman.

In addition to her uncle, it's also been the thought of how many people her blood can save that's kept her pursuing this goal even after all these years.

As someone with O-negative blood, Charman is what's known as a universal donor, meaning that her blood is compatible with anybody.

But getting to 150 donations hasn't always been a walk in the park, she explained. Various illnesses, surgeries, childbirth, and other life events have forced her to take temporary breaks in her donations. However, no matter what life threw at her, she always returned to

after a donation and nearly passed out. As I get older, the donation process does wear me out more than it used to, but I recover very quickly."

"I've seen so many changes and innovations to the blood donation process over the years, and it's always interesting to see what new thing they've come up with."

Few people ever reach 150 blood donations, but Charman isn't satisfied quite yet. "It will take me at least another 12 years to reach 200 donations," she said. "I'd like to reach that milestone."

She also hopes that her story might inspire more people to donate as well, with Canadian Blood Services warning that 100,000 new blood donors are needed every year in order to keep up with the demand and keep saving lives.

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PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau visited the Shri Guru Ravidass Community Center in Burnaby on December 14 and shared his appreciation for the contributions being made by the congregation and members of the society. Trudeau's visit generated a lot of excitement as this was the first visit of a sitting prime minister to the Guru Ravidass Temple in Burnaby in the 42-year history of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha (Vancouver). Trudeau spoke of the values of "equality" prescribed by Guru Ravidass, and said these are the same values of Canada. Trudeau also had a tour of the community center and met members of the congregation in the langar hall. Trudeau mentioned that he would be pleased to return to the Guru Ravidass

Center once it is completed. A couple of months ago, Trudeau had also visited the Guru Ravidass Temple situated in his own riding in Montreal. On behalf of the congregation and the board of the organization, President Harjit Sohpaul and General Secretary Amarjit Lealh welcomed Trudeau and ministers Harjit Sajjan and Terry Beech, parliamentary secretary and associate minister Randeep Sarai, MPs Sukh Dhaliwal and Taleeb Noormohamed, and Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley. Sohpaul also acknowledged the continued support of MPs Sajjan, Sarai and Dhaliwal. Sajjan was particularly acknowledged for arranging Trudeau's visit to the center.

4 things you really should do this year

At this time of year, many of us start compiling lists of things we resolve to tackle in the coming months. Here are four things you should consider for your list.

Get your finances in order

With high inflation and interest rates, you may be among the many Canadians struggling to make ends meet. If you are, the first step to getting your finances under control is to create a detailed budget. It should include your income and a list of all your expenses. Your expenses tally will have a mix of fixed costs, like your rent or mortgage payment and utility bills, plus discretionary spending on things like meals out, movie tickets and other entertainment. The more detailed you are, the

easier it will be to find things you can cut back on when money is tight.

Focus on your health

Few of us can say we’re in perfect health. But, rather than trying to do too much at once, try focusing on one or two areas to improve upon. Things to consider include quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol, eating a more-balanced diet and getting regular exercise.

As you get older, you should also talk to your doctor about any age-related testing you should have, including colonoscopies and mammograms.

Write your will

No matter how young or healthy you are, it’s never too early to write your will.

Without one, the courts will likely step in to decide who should look after your dependents and how your estate should be divided if you unexpectedly die. The easiest way to create a will is to work with a trusted lawyer (or notary if you live in Quebec or B.C.) or online will service.

Donate to charity

In the current economic climate, you may find it hard to make charitable donations. But there is one easy way to make a difference without impacting your current finances: leave a donation in your will.

When you’re writing or updating your will, simply name a charity or charities you’d like to include as beneficiaries, and list the specific amount or percentage of your estate you’d like them to receive.

Your donation will also lower the taxes that would have to be paid on your estate, making things easier for your loved ones.

You won’t be alone. More than three million Canadians have left a donation to charity in their wills, a number that is growing every year.

Philanthropy for all: A surprising way to give back

When you hear a word like philanthropy, you might think it only applies to the extremely wealthy. But the term simply means a desire to promote the welfare of others. That can be achieved by donating your time, expertise or money.

There are countless ways people can donate their time, from volunteering at their children’s school and shovelling the sidewalk of an elderly neighbour to helping out at a food bank or soup kitchen.

Similarly, we each have different skills we’ve developed over our careers that we can use for good. Options range from mentoring young people looking to get

into your field to doing pro bono legal or medical work.

But there’s one unique way to gift a significant amount of money, even if you don’t have any to spare at the moment: make a donation in your will. While it may be a new idea to you, it’s something that more than three million Canadians have already done, and that number increases every year.

And the benefits are multifold. By donating through your will, you’re able to give more money than you might be financially able to today. Even giving a small percentage of your estate to charity could help

create a conservation area, fund lifesaving research or keep your local foodbank going through tough times.

Your family will also be protected from a potentially large tax bill that would have to be paid on your estate. How? When you pass, a secondary home, leftover savings in your RRSP, and other assets will turn into taxable income – often a very big number. But a donation to charity in your will can help offset the taxes. It’s a win-win: you support the causes you care about while helping your family at the same time.

Tips to achieve your financial goals

Entering a new year is the perfect time to set some financial goals. Whether your goals are to pay off debt or save for your children’s post-secondary education, the key is to have a plan.

The first thing to do is to identify and prioritize your goals. Then, set a dollar amount and a timeframe for each goal. The amount of time you have to achieve your goals can affect how you plan to save and invest.

If you’re saving for a major purchase within a year or two, your focus will be on building your savings. You’ll want to

keep your money protected and easily accessible, such as keeping it in a savings account.

If you’re putting money away for a longterm goal, such as your retirement or your child’s education, you may want to consider a broader range of investment types, including bonds and mutual funds. Keep in mind that some investments are complex and can be risky. More risk may be acceptable if your goal is longer-term because you have more time to recover any financial losses. You need to figure out what level of risk you’re comfortable

with. Talk to an investment professional or financial advisor to find the investment options that are right for you. You can also work with them to come up with a plan.

If you can, you should also consider setting money aside for an emergency fund as part of your goals. That way, you’ll be covered in part or in full if you have unexpected expenses, like a home or car repair. Start by figuring out what you can put aside every week. Even if it’s not a lot, it can add up quickly.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has a free and unbiased financial

goal calculator designed to help you manage your debt and savings goals. Access this tool and other useful financial tips at canada.ca/money.

Plus, you get to know that you’re leaving a legacy.

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