January 24, 2024

Water Quality Notice for Abbotsford Residents

Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Services is advising that some residents in Abbotsford may notice temporary discoloration, along with an unusual taste or odour in their drinking water. The water remains safe to drink and poses no health risks.

This follows a similar notice issued Jan. 13 for Mission residents.

At this time, Abbotsford residents who currently get their drinking water from Norrish Creek are being supplied with water from Cannell Lake due to regular maintenance at the Norrish Creek Water Treatment Plant. The increased flow from Cannell Lake has temporarily stirred up sediment in the transmission main, leading to the discoloration, which may impact residents living central to north of the City limits. Water from this source is regularly

sampled and tested, and all samples continue to meet Provincial water quality standards. The temporary discoloration and odour are expected to clear within a few days.

Using a carbon filter, such as those from Brita Canada or similar device, may alleviate the smell and taste change.

The Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Commission supplies municipal water to Abbotsford, Mission and a small part of the Fraser Valley Regional District. For additional information regarding Abbotsford and Mission’s water quality, please visit ourwatermatters.ca/water-quality.

Residents who are impacted may notify the City of Abbotsford at 604-853-5485 of any water quality issues.

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2025 Land Rover Defender 110 P300 Review. Superb All the Way!

By Veeno Dewan

ABBOTSFORD DENTAL CENTRE

The 2025 all-new Land Rover Defender is back with big improvements more comfort, technology and of course with its legendary off-road capability. The design still showcases that classic Defender trope; the upright, squared-off boxy shape, and classic profile. There are some hints of its military roots,. It looks expensive and premium focused.

For 2025, the Defender is offered in variety of configurations. There is the Defender 90 two-door version (Also available with a powerful V8 engine.), or a four-door two-row seat model Defender 110 (As tested) and the longwheelbase three-row seat Defender 130. Canadian pricing ranges from $72,700 to $191,000 MSRP depending on model and options selected. For 2025 there is newly available scratchresistant and self-healing; matte paint protective film and new Resist and Resolve Interior with faux-leather and woven textile upholstery.

Engine choices include a base 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4unit with 296 horsepower and /295 lb-ft of torque for the Defender P90 and P110. There’s also an available 395-hp 3.0-liter inlinesix with an electric supercharger, a turbocharger, and a 48-volt hybrid system. Real performance fans can opt for a supercharged 5.0-litre V8

engine with a mighty 518 horsepower in both the 90, 110, 130 and a forthcoming high performance Octa version. Transmission is an eight-speed ZF automatic and two-speed transfer case that provides locking differentials and a set of low-range ratios ideal for towing or off-roading when finesse is required. The Defender has 11.5 inches of ground clearance and the amazing ability to wade through 35 inches of water!

Optional off -road equipment is excellent and includes Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control (HDC), Low Traction Launch , Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Electronic air suspension, and the afore mentioned Twin-Speed Transfer Box (High/Low Range). The Defender 110 has air suspension as standard along with coil springs. An available tow package allows the Defender to tow 8,200 pounds.

Interior wise , the quasi-military style means exposed rivets in the door panels and a cool magnesium beam that runs the full width of the dashboard that’s also a structural detail. Materials, fit, and finish are top notch, and interior room and comfort is exceptional. It is great mix of luxury , utility, and

comfort. the white seats and trim in our tester looked superb.

The Defender’s dashboard has a 10inch touchscreen infotainment system that runs a new Land Rover Pivi Pro system; a larger 11.4-inch display is optional. Both 10- and 14-speaker Meridian stereo systems are optional also and top-flight Defenders receive a digital gauge cluster and a head-up display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, as is an indash navigation system, a six-speaker stereo, and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot.

In terms of interior space, the center console can be flipped back to create a jump seat between the driver and passenger, on some models allowing for a three-across bench seat. The rear seats can be folded to open up a much larger cargo bay.

All Defender models come with driver assist and active safety features including front automatic emergency braking, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. An array of sensors and cameras around the vehicle make it easier to maneuver through tight trails or parking lots.

On the road, the Defender 90’s engine is inherently smooth and urgent with a nice turn of speed , taking about six seconds to hit 100 km/h. Steering,

ride, and handling will be familiar to those who own Land Rovers – a little body roll, but not too intrusive. This is a vehicle that manages itself with aplomb, whether on the highway, the urban jungle and of course in its element while off-roading or trail hopping – nothing can phase it. The short overhangs help off-road with impressive approach and departure angles (38 and 40 degrees respectively for the 110). Fuel efficiency is rated at km/100 - 13.2 city, 11.9 highway, and 12.6 combined.

To sum up, the off-road capabilities are off the chart and you can customize it with numerous options.The downsides are few, the rear hatch door is heavy and with its spare wheel carrier opens toward the curb. Saying that, Land Rover have knocked one out the park with the Defender 110. It can end up very expensive when fully optioned, but worth it for a true off-roader wrapped up in luxury and class. Nice work Land Rover!

2025 Land Rover Defender 110 P300 S . Pricing starts at $74,400.

Total Price as tested $93,005. Including Options ($16,605 .) and Destination $2,100. www.landrover.ca

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Healing Through Art: Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Supports Art Therapy for Youth in Abbotsford

In a world where words often fall short, art becomes a powerful medium for expression, especially for those facing traumatic experiences. Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation was proud to fund art therapy sessions for the Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) in Abbotsford, a critical initiative designed to foster healing and emotional well-being among youth. Art therapy has emerged as an invaluable tool for creative treatment methods, allowing individuals—especially young people—to process their emotions naturally and creatively. It provides a safe space for expression, helping participants navigate the complexities of their feelings when they struggle to articulate them. Kevin Bredeman, a mental health therapist at ADTP East, Foundry Abbotsford, expressed his gratitude for the Foundation’s generous support. “We are incredibly thankful for the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation's commitment to our program”, he stated. “Thanks to their funding, we can provide consistent art therapy sessions that make a real difference in

the lives of our youth...many of the participants take pride in the projects they have completed, showcasing their unique voices through their art." The partnership between the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation and the Adolescent Day Treatment Program reflects a shared commitment to supporting mental health initiatives that empower youth to thrive. If you would like to support the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation in its mission to assist those struggling with mental health challenges, please contact Lakhbir Jassal at Lakhbir.Jassal@fraserhealth. ca or visit www.fvhcf.ca to learn more about our initiatives.

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.

Visit fvhcf.ca/ Call 604 851 4890/ Email info@fvhcf.ca

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More Time to Give to Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation Thanks to Donation Extension for 2024 Tax Receipts

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Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation is pleased to announce that charitable donations made until February 28, 2025, will still qualify for a 2024 tax receipt, thanks to a recent announcement by the Government of Canada. This extension provides donors with additional time to support vital health care initiatives in their communities.

“This is fantastic news for both our organisation and our generous donors”, says Elizabeth Harris, Executive Director of Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation. “The much-needed extension allows us to make up for lost ground due to the recent postal strike which significantly impacted our ability to receive donations. We are counting on our community for their support”.

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The Government of Canada’s extension decision is particularly helpful in allowing charitable organisations to recover from the challenges posed by the postal

strike. This grace period ensures that organisations like the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation can continue their critical work to support health care in the Fraser Valley.

How You Can Help:

Donate by February 28, 2025: Make a contribution before the extended deadline to receive a 2024 tax receipt. Donations can be made online at fvhcf. ca, by mail, or in person.

Get Creative: If you have a third-party fundraising idea or want to learn more about our programs, we encourage you to contact Dr. Jassal at Lakhbir.Jassal@ fraserhealth.ca to discuss how you can creatively support your community’s hospital foundation.

Start the New Year off by making a difference in your community. Your support is vital to ensuring that patients in our care receive the best in healthcare.

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.

Visit fvhcf.ca

Call 604 851 4890

Email info@fvhcf.ca

More substance-use treatment coming to B.C.

As many as 250 people with addictions challenges in B.C. will have more options to help them move toward recovery with newly opened substance-use treatment beds in their communities.

“When someone reaches out for help with their substance use, they should receive compassionate and effective care,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “We are expanding services across B.C. so more people have the supports they need to stabilize their lives and begin their healing journey.”

Twenty-six new publicly funded treatment and recovery beds are improving access to addictions care for underserved populations. This will make it easier for people to get treatment without facing barriers, such as travel and cost. Expanded services are now available at:

Harbour Light Centre in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, with 12 beds for women, including transgender and two-spirited, that offer a range of mental-health and addictions services, and connection to community supports.

Island Crisis Care in Nanaimo, with six beds for women who have completed treatment to get longer-term support with their recovery and rebuilding a healthy life in a homelike setting.

Karis Support Society service in Kelowna, with six beds providing tailored support for pregnant women and women with children to help reach their recovery goals.

333 Recovery program in Prince Rupert, with two beds offering recovery supports for men, including Indigenous cultural-focused programs.

“333 Trinity Men’s Recovery has changed my life tremendously by sup-

porting me to take another direction, to be a better person to my spouse, a present father for my kids and of service to my community,” said Matthew Mark, who attended a recovery program in Prince Rupert. “I am coming up to one year of sobriety because of the opportunity they gave me to focus on my recovery without the stress of worrying about my financial situation. By staying in the North, I was able to include my family, culture and community into my healing journey.”

These new beds are part of government’s ongoing expansion of treatment and recovery services in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division (CMHA-BC). The Province is now funding 248 treatment beds through CMHA and will open more by spring of 2025. This means that more people living with substance-use challenges can get the help they need.

“Our vital partnership with the Province has enabled us to help over 2,000 British Columbians access the support they need to get on their recovery journey. By continuing to expand these no-cost treatment beds across B.C. communities, we're removing barriers to essential care,” said Jonny Morris, CEO, CMHA BC. “Each new expansion represents our commitment to person-centred and evidence-based care that meets people where they are in their recovery journey.”

The Province is expanding treatment and recovery options in all regions of B.C. so that people can find the pathway to recovery that works for them. Adding bed-based services is one part of government’s work to build up the whole continuum of mental-health and substance-use care to support people through every step of their journey.

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4[ nIqI qbdIlI leI vkflq: rYgUlytrI rukfvtF dI hoNd nUM iewk vwzI rukfvt vjoN svIkfr krdy hoey, aYsaYP 4 sI iewk dosqfnf Auwdmqf vfqfvrx pRxflI dI vkflq rfhIN stfrt-awps leI aYgrIPUz spys ivwc pRikirafvF nUM afsfn bxfAux dI koiÈÈ kr irhf hY.

XU[aYP[vI[ ivKy SF4C dI iewk ivÈyÈqf ieh hY ik iesdf iDafn mfeIkro-pRmfx pwqrF ‘qy kyNdirq hY-

Coty, tIcy vfly kors jo aYgrIPUz AuwdmIaF duafrf loVINdy ivÈyÈ hunrF nUM isKfAux leI iqafr kIqy gey hn. ieh stYkbl pRmfx pwqr BfgIdfrF nUM jldI ivhfrk igafn pRfpq krn dI afigaf idMdy hn, sYktr dI qyË rPqfr pRikrqI nUM pUrf krdy hn[ Audfhrx vjoN, plytPfrm vrtIkl KyqIbfVI ivwc iewk mfeIkro-kRYzyNÈIal lFc kr irhf hY, ijs nUM rfiel bYNk afP kYnyzf qoN PMizMg duafrf smrQn idwqf igaf hY[ ieh pRogrfm BfgIdfrF nUM isKfeygf ik lMby vfqfvrx ivwc Bojn ikvyN AugfAuxf hY, itkfAU KyqI leI iewk aiq afDuink phuMc. ies qoN ielfvf, aYsaYP 4 sI iewk pRI-sIz ienikAUbytr pRogrfm lFc krygf jo aYgrIPUz stfrtawps dy ivkfs dI agvfeI krygf. ieh slfh, sroq aqy pUMjI pRdfn krygf jo ÈurUafqI pVfa dy kfrobfrF nUM mfrkIt ivwc nvInqfkfrI ivcfr pRfpq krn dI loV huMdI hY.

kYnyzf dy aYgrIPUz sYktr dy aMdr kuJ vwK-vwK nfËuk cuxOqIaF df hwl krnf cfhuMdf hY, ijnHF ivwc Èfml hn:

1[ Kurfk surwiKaf: ivÈv ivafpI rukfvtF aqy jlvfXU qbdIlI dy nfl Bojn pRxflIaF ‘qy dbfa pfAux dy nfl, SF4C sfry kYnyzIanF leI surwiKaq, ikPfieqI, iviBMn aqy ishqmMd Bojn qwk phuMc vwl kMm krdf hY.

2[ BUgoilk asmfnqf: kYnyzf dy ivÈfl lYNzskyp ny rvfieqI qOr ‘qy KyqIbfVI Bojn dI muhfrq dIaF jybF nUM alwg kr idwqf hY. SF4C ienHF jybF nUM iewk eykIikRq nYwtvrk ivwc joVdf hY, iewk eykIikRq rfÈtrI vfqfvrx pRxflI bxfAuNdf hY.

3[ nvInqf leI rukfvtF: Auwc ÈurUafqI lfgqF qoN lY ky guMJldfr rYgUlytrI ZFcy qwk, KyqIbfVI Bojn AuwdmIaF nUM mhwqvpUrx rukfvtF df sfhmxf krnf pYNdf hY[ SF4C nIqIgq suDfrF dI vkflq krdf hY aqy iehnF rukfvtF nUM dUr krn ivwc mdd krn leI ivhfrk shfieqf pRdfn krdf hY.

4[ pRiqBf ivkfs: kYnyzf nUM ivÈv pwDr ‘qy mukfblybfË rwKx leI aYgrIPUz ienovytrF dI aglI pIVHI dI isKlfeI ivwc Xogdfn pfAuxf. pihlF hI KyqIbfVI AuqpfdF dy ivÈv dy sB qoN vwzy inrXfqkF ivwcoN iewk, kYnyzf df AudyÈ aYsaYP 4 sI rfhIN kwcy mfl dy splfier qoN aYgrIPUz ienovyÈn ivwc globl lIzr bxnf hY. islIkfn vYlI aqy nIdrlYNzË vrgy mfzlF qoN pRyrxf lYNdy hoey, aYsaYP 4 sI kYnyzf nUM ivÈv ivafpI Kurfk surwiKaf cuxOqIaF nfl nijwTx leI ivcfrF aqy qknflojIaF dy kyNdr vjoN sQfpq kr irhf hY. jlvfXU pirvrqn, afbfdI vfDy aqy ivÈv ivafpI Kurfk pRxflI ‘qy afriQk asurwiKaf dy inrMqr pRBfvF kfrn aYsaYP 4 sI vrgIaF pihlkdmIaF awj qyËI nfl mhwqvpUrn ho geIaF hn. ieh plytPfrm nvInqf, muhfrq ilMikMg aqy Auwdmqf shfieqf rfhIN iewk lckIly, itkfAU BivwK df inrmfx krdy hoey awj dIaF mOjUdf cuxOqIaF nfl nijwTdf hY.

sMpfdk df not: ieh ies gwl dI muV klpnf ivwc iewk dlyr kdm hY ik asIN Bojn bfry ikvyN vDdy hF, vMzdy hF aqy socdy hF. kYnyzf plytPfrm leI itkfAU Bojn pRxflIaF aqy XUaYPvI dy nyqfvF nUM vDfeI. XUaYPvI aqy iesdy BfeIvflF dy nfl, kYnyzf KyqIbfVI Bojn Kyqr leI iewk nvInqf df cfnx munfrf bxn leI cMgI siQqI ivwc hovygf. aYgrIPUz ienovyÈn nUM awgy vDfAuxf: kYnyzf ivwc itkfAU Bojn pRxflIaF dy BivwK bfry zf[ lynor inAUmYn

pYtirkf mIzIaf ny XUnIvristI afP PryËr vYlI (XUaYPvI) dy PUz aYNz aYgrIklcr ieMstIicAUt (aYPeyafeI) dI zfierYktr zf lynor inAUmYn nfl kYnyzf leI itkfAU Bojn pRxflIaF (aYsaYP 4 sI) plytPfrm ‘qy AunHF dI rfey bfry gwl kIqI. XUaYPvI aqy PryËr vYlI ikAuN?

inAUmYn ny ikhf ik XUaYPvI aqy PryËr vYlI afpxIaF ivlwKx ÈkqIaF aqy mOikaF kfrn aYsaYP 4 sI dy pwCmI hwb leI spwÈt ivklp sn: “XUaYPvI sQfnk BfeIcfry ivwc zUMGI jVHF rwKdf hY, Kyqr dI syvf krn leI AudXog aqy srkfr nfl nyiVE kMm kr irhf hY[“ ieh iewk pRmuwK KyqIbfVI Koj sMsQf vjoN gueylP XUnIvristI dy nfl KyqIbfVI aqy Bojn Auqpfdn dy ËmInI pwDr dy nfl pUrk hY, jo nvInqf nUM clfAux leI iewk ÈkqIÈflI BfeIvflI bxfAuNdf hY. iewk amIr KyqIbfVI ivrfsq ‘qy bxfeI geI PryËr vYlI, KyqIbfVI Bojn nvInqf nUM jVHF PVn aqy Puwlx leI sMpUrn imwtI pRdfn krdI hY. hflFik ies Kyqr ivwc ajy vI afpxI ÈurUafq ivwc, zf inAUmYn ies sMBfvnf bfry AuqÈfihq hY ik aYgrotYk kI ilaf skdf hY: KyqIbfVI Kyqr dy aMdr bhuq sfrIaF iksmF qoN lY ky pwCmI qwt dy Auwpr aqy hyTF

qknIkI pRiqBf aqy ikPfieqI ibjlI vrgy BrpUr

sroq[ ieh kfrk ivkfs df aDfr bxdy hn, ijvyN ik islIkfn vYlI, jo kdy lsx AugfAux df Kyqr sI, dunIaf df Auwc qknIkI kyNdr bx igaf.

Kurfk surwiKaf nUM aksr Bojn sroqF dy muwdy dI bjfey grIbI dy muwdy vjoN dyiKaf jFdf hY. qusIN kI khogy ik Kurfk surwiKaf kI hY, aqy ies dI Gft ikMnI mhwqvpUrn hY?

sB qoN mhwqvpUrx icMqfvF ivwcoN iewk ijs nUM aYsaYP ô sI hwl krn dI AumId kr irhf hY Aus ivwc Kurfk surwiKaf Èfml hY. ies Dfrnf nUM ÊrIbI nfl sbMDq muwdf smJ ilaf igaf hY. inAUmYn dy anusfr, Bojn surwiKaf df mqlb hY Bojn dy ikPfieqI, ishqmMd aqy iviBMn sroqF qwk inrMqr phuMc hoxf. Ausny idKfieaf ik ikvyN jlvfXU qbdIlI, globl rukfvtF aqy vDdIaF kImqF bhuq sfry lokF nUM Bojn bfry asurwiKaq bxf rhIaF hn. AunHF ny cyqfvnI idwqI ik sfzy ivcoN iËafdfqr lok hux Bojn dIaF kImqF ‘qy sitwkr dy Jtky df sfhmxf kr rhy hn aqy ieh isrP AudoN vDygf jdoN globl cuxOqIaF qyË hoxgIaF.

inAUmYn ny Ëor dy ky ikhf ik Kurfk surwiKaf isrP iewk afriQk muwdf nhIN hY, blik iewk pRxflIgq muwdf hY, ijs leI ainÈicq smyN ivwc siQr splfeI nUM XkInI bxfAux leI nvInqfkfrI hwlF aqy lckIly Bojn pRxflIaF dI loV hY.

aYgrIPUz ienovyÈn ivwc globl lIzr bxn leI kYnyzf dIaF sB qoN vwzIaF cuxOqIaF kI hn?

SF46 Koj aqy aYplIkyÈn dy ivckfr aMqr nUM ikvyN pUrf krygf?

aYsaYP ô sI df AudyÈ KyqIbfVI Bojn ivwc akfdimk Koj aqy vpfrk aYplIkyÈnF ivckfr pfVy nUM Brnf hY. inAUmYn ny ikhf, “asIN akfdimk Koj ‘qy iDafn kyNdirq nhIN krFgy, blik AuwdmIaF nUM AunHF dy ivcfrF nUM sMklp qoN Gwto Gwt ivvhfrk Auqpfd qwk iljfx leI slfh dyx ‘qy iDafn kyNdirq krFgy. plytPfrm pRogrfmF, vrkÈfpF aqy mfeIkro-pRmfx pwqrF dI pyÈkÈ krygf qF jo ienovytrF nUM ies cuxOqIpUrn qbdIlI nUM nyvIgyt krn leI loVINdy hunr aqy igafn nfl lYs kIqf jf sky.

inAUmYn ny KyqIbfVI Bojn nvInqf ivwc “lIzriÈp leI afpxI pUrI smrwQf nUM KolHx” leI kYnyzf leI ienHF do muwK rukfvtF dI pCfx kIqI: BUgoilk qOr ‘qy dyÈ Br ivwc PYlI muhfrq aqy Auwdmqf nUM dbfAux vfly rYgUlytrI muwdy. aYsaYP 4 sI dyÈ Br ivwc PYlIaF ienHF “muhfrq dIaF jybF” nUM Brnf hY, XUnIvristIaF aqy AudXogF nfl BfeIvflI df iewk jfl bxfAuxf hY jo AunHF ivckfr gwlbfq aqy iswKx df inrmfx krdf hY. iek hor vwzI cuxOqI ieh hY ik aYgrIPUz kfrobfrF nUM ÈurU krnf aqy vDfAuxf cuxOqIpUrn hY. aijhy kfrobfr pUMjI-BrpUr huMdy hn, AunHF dI vfpsI dI imafd lMbI huMdI hY, aqy lfl PIqfÈfhI dy aDIn vI huMdy hn[ inAUmYn ny albrtf dI sucfrU rYgUlytrI phuMc dI ÈlfGf kIqI aqy AumId jqfeI ik aYgrIPUz AuwdmIaF leI vDyry shfiek vfqfvrx bxfAux leI pUry kYnyzf ivwc iesy qrHF dy Aupfa apxfey jfxgy.

SF4C df aMiqm tIcf AuwdmIaF nUM sPl kfrobfr bxfAux ivwc mdd krnf hY jo afriQk ivkfs nUM AuqÈfhq krdy hn aqy kYnyzf nUM KyqIbfVI Bojn nvInqf ivwc iewk nyqf vjoN sQfpq krdy hn. “inrXfq dy mfmly ivwc asIN pihlF hI iewk KyqIbfVI mhFÈkqI hF, pr asIN ivcfrF aqy qknflojIaF df inrXfq krky islIkfn vYlI, zwc aqy isMgfpur dy mfzl dI pflxf krnf cfhuMdy hF,” Ausny ikhf[ SF4C ivÈv ivafpI Kurfk surwiKaf cuxOqIaF df ivhfrk qrIky nfl hwl kr skdf hY aqy ieh suinÈicq kr skdf hY ik BfeIcfrf ies aMdoln nfl kYnyzf dI siQqI ivwc sB qoN awgy hY. asIN BfeIcfry nUM ikvyN Èfml krdy hF? ieh puwCy jfx ‘qy ik Bojn pRxflIaF bfry jnqk jfgrUkqf nUM ikvyN suDfiraf jf skdf hY, zf[ inAUmYn ny ivhfrkqf aqy jnUMn nfl brfbr mfp ivwc gwl kIqI. Ausny ikhf ik aijhf nhIN hY ik hr iksy nUM Bojn pRxflIaF dy vyrivaF nUM smJx dI ËrUrq hY, pr vDyry lok Auqsukqf aqy anMd qoN idlcsp qrIky nfl iswKxgy[ “Bojn idlcsp aqy mËydfr hY,” Ausny ikhf[ “svfl puwCo, afpxy Bojn bfry jfxo.

aYsaYP 4 sI dy inptfry ivwc ies sB dy nfl, aYsaYP 4 sI shfieqf dy ienpuwt pRdfn krn dI Xfqrf ÈurU krdf hY qF jo AunHF dy XqnF nUM vDyry lckIly aqy itkfAU Bojn pRxflI dI lMbI imafd dI pRfpqI vwl Xogdfn pfAux ivwc shfieqf kIqI jf sky.

iek idlcsp pihl vrtIkl aYgrIklcr ‘qy iek mfeIkro-kRYzyNÈIal pRogrfm hY, ijs nUM rfiel bYNk afP kYnyzf qoN PMizMg duafrf smrQn pRfpq hY[ ieh Coty, lckdfr kors ivÈyÈ iviÈaF ‘qy tIcfbwD isKlfeI pRdfn krdy hn aqy AuwdmIaF nUM lMby smyN dy akfdimk pRogrfmF leI vcnbwD kIqy ibnF loVINdI muhfrq nUM qyËI nfl pRfpq krn dI afigaf idMdy hn. kYnyzf dy aYgrIPUz iPAUcr leI quhfzf idRÈtIkox kI hY?

The Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) Platform: A blueprint for agrifood innovation in the Fraser Valley and Canada.

The Sustainable Food Systems for Canada Platform represents a strategic opportunity for Canada to position itself as the global leader in agrifood innovation and entrepreneurship. The SF4C will address the pressing issues of food security and economic resilience with a distinct, collaborative, nationally led strategy funded at $16.2 million over five years by the federal government.

The SF4C Platform is a coalition of 13 post-secondaries across Canada, along with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) which will serve as the western hub. Led by UFV’s Dr. Lenore Newman and University of Guelph’s Dr. Evan Fraser, the partnership plays to each institution’s complementary strengths. University of Guelph is recognized for excellence in agricultural research, while UFV has its roots deep in the agricultural heartland of British Columbia-a coming together of contrasts between theoretical innovation and practical application.

The Fraser Valley offers a unique setting for this initiative. Surrounded by an eclectic mix of agricultural enterprise, the area itself forms something of a living laboratory for agrifood innovation, hence an ideal home for the western operations of the platform.

The mission of SF4C is to catalyze a food system that is resilient and sustainable through the translation gap between academic research and real-world value. Its core objectives are as follows:

Empowering Agrifood Entrepreneurs: Through mentorship, workshops, and programs, SF4C equips innovators with the tools to take ideas from concept to scalable businesses. The focus is on practical solutions that address systemic food challenges while driving economic growth.

Building a National Network: A way through which the platform links expertise, resources, and stakeholders across Canada, ensuring that innovation is not isolated but forms part of a unified national strategy.

Promoting Sustainable Practices: SF4C focuses on the technologies and methods that increase productivity and reduce environmental impact, and it aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.

Advocacy for Policy Change: Acknowledging the existence of regulatory obstacles as a major obstacle, SF4C is also striving to ease processes in the agrifood space for start-ups through advocacy for a friendlier entrepreneurship ecosystem.

One of the standout features of SF4C at UFV is its focus on micro-credentials—short, targeted courses designed to teach specific skills needed by agrifood entrepreneurs. These stackable credentials allow participants to gain

practical knowledge quickly, catering to the fast-paced nature of the sector. For example, the platform is launching a micro-credential in vertical agriculture, supported by funding from the Royal Bank of Canada. This program will teach participants how to grow food in vertical environments, a cutting-edge approach to sustainable farming.

Further, SF4C will launch a pre-seed incubator program that will lead the growth of agrifood startups. This will provide the mentoring, resources, and capital that early-stage businesses need to get innovative ideas to market.

Some of the various critical challenges it seeks to address within Canada’s agrifood sector include:

Food Security: With global disruptions and climate change putting pressure on food systems, SF4C works toward access to safe, affordable, diverse, and healthy food for all Canadians.

Geographic Disparity: Canada’s vast landscape has traditionally isolated pockets of agrifood expertise. SF4C connects these pockets into a cohesive network, creating a unified national ecosystem.

Barriers to Innovation: From high startup costs to complex regulatory frameworks, agrifood entrepreneurs face significant obstacles. SF4C advocates for policy reforms and provides practical support to help overcome these barriers.

Talent Development: Contribute to the training of the next generation of agrifood innovators to keep Canada competitive on the global stage.

Already one of the world’s largest exporters of agricultural products, Canada aims through SF4C to upgrade from raw-material supplier to global leader in agrifood innovation. Drawing inspiration from models such as Silicon Valley and the Netherlands, SF4C is positioning Canada as a hub of ideas and technologies for addressing global food security challenges.

Initiatives like SF4C have become increasingly important today due to the continuous effects of climate change, population growth, and economic insecurity on the global food system. This platform tackles today’s current challenges while building a resilient, sustainable future through innovation, expertise linking, and entrepreneurship support.

Editor’s Note:

This is a bold step in the reimagination of how we grow, distribute, and think about food. Kudos to the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada Platform and to the leaders at UFV.

With UFV and its partners at the helm, Canada will be well placed to become an innovation beacon for the agrifood sector.

Advancing Agrifood Innovation: Dr. Lenore Newman

on the Future of Sustainable Food Systems in Canada

The Patrika Media spoke to Dr. Lenore Newman, director of the University of the Fraser Valley’s (UFV) Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI), about her opinion on the Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) Platform.

Why UFV and the Fraser Valley?

Dr. Newman said that UFV and the Fraser Valley were obvious choices for the Western hub of SF4C because of their unique strengths and opportunities: “UFV is deeply rooted in the local community, working closely with industry and government to serve the region.”

This is the complementation with the ground level of agricultural and food production with the University of Guelph as a leading agriculture research institution, forming a powerful partnership to drive innovation in place.

The Fraser Valley, built on a rich agricultural heritage, provides perfect soil for agrifood innovation to take root and blossom. Though still in its infancy in this region, Dr. Newman is excited about the prospect of what aggrotech can bring: from the many varieties within the agricultural sector itself to tech talent up and down the West Coast and abundant resources like affordable electricity. These factors form a basis for growth, just as Silicon Valley, once a region of garlic growing, became the world’s high-tech center.

Food security is often seen as a poverty issue rather than an issue of food resources. What would you say food security is, and how important is a lack of it?

One of the most critical concerns that SF4C is hoping to address includes food security. This concept has been misunderstood to be a poverty-related issue. According to Dr. Newman, food security refers to having constant access to affordable, healthy, and diversified sources of food. She showed how climate change, global disruptions, and increasing prices are making many people insecure about food. “Most of us are now experiencing sticker shock at food prices, and this will only increase as global challenges intensify,” she warned.

Dr. Newman emphasized that food security is not just an economic issue but a systemic one, requiring innovative solutions and resilient food systems to ensure a stable supply in uncertain times.

What are Canada’s biggest challenges to becoming a global leader in agrifood innovation?

Dr. Newman identified these two main hurdles for Canada to “unlock its full potential for leadership” in agrifood innovation: geographically spread expertise across the country and regulatory issues stifling entrepreneurship.

SF4C is to bridge these “pockets of expertise” scattered across the country, creating a web of partnership with universities and industries that creates interaction and learning between them.

Another big challenge is that launching and scaling agrifood businesses is challenging. Such businesses are capital-intensive, have long return periods, and are also subject to red tape. Dr. Newman praised Alberta’s streamlined regulatory approach and expressed hope that similar measures will be adopted across Canada to create a more supportive environment for agrifood entrepreneurs.

How will SF46 bridge the gap between research and application?

SF4C aims at bridging the gap between academic research and commercial applications in agrifood. “We won’t focus on academic research, but on mentoring entrepreneurs to take their ideas from concept to minimum viable product,” Dr. Newman explained. The platform would offer programs, workshops, and micro-credentials to equip innovators with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate this challenging transition.

One exciting initiative is a micro-credential program on vertical agriculture, supported by funding from the Royal Bank of Canada. These short, flexible courses provide targeted training on specific topics and allow entrepreneurs to quickly acquire the expertise they need without committing to long-term academic programs.

What is your vision for Canada’s Agrifood Future?

The ultimate goal for SF4C is to help entrepreneurs create successful businesses that spur economic growth and establish Canada as a leader in agrifood innovation. “We are already an agricultural superpower in terms of exports, but we want to follow the model of Silicon Valley, the Dutch, and Singapore by exporting ideas and technologies,” she said. SF4C can address the global food security challenges in a practical way while ensuring that the community is at the forefront of Canada’s position with this movement.

How do we engage the community?

When asked how public awareness of food systems can be improved, Dr. Newman spoke with pragmatism and passion in equal measure. Not that everyone needs to understand the details of food systems, she said, but more people would learn interestingly out of curiosity and pleasure. “Food is fascinating and fun,” she said. “Ask questions, learn about your food.”

With all this at SF4C’s disposal, SF4C embarks on a journey to provide the inputs of support in order to help their efforts advance into contributions toward long-term achievement of a more resilient and sustainable food system.

Abbotsford International Airport celebrates back-to-back million-passenger years

A first in the airport’s history. This achievement, and the airport’s continual growth underscores YXX’s role as a key transportation hub and economic driver, supporting the rapidly expanding Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver regions while strengthening connections for residents and visitors alike. The airport’s success in recent years can be attributed to several key factors, including its commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and a focus on affordability. YXX’s decision not to charge an Airport Improvement Fee has enabled airlines to expand capacity and offer lower fares, making air travel more accessible and affordable for Canadians. These efforts, along with support of its two national airline partners, WestJet and Flair Airlines, have driven significant increases in passenger demand. “From our supportive airline partners to our hardworking staff and our vibrant aerospace community, this milestone is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved in making YXX a world-class facility,” said Ross Siemens, Mayor of Abbotsford. “By keeping costs low, we’ve allowed our airline

partners to deliver affordable flights, benefiting residents and visitors. This achievement highlights YXX’s strength as a key asset for our city, and our region and we look forward to its continued growth.” Looking ahead to 2025, YXX is poised for further growth and achievement, with passenger forecasts already expected to exceed 2024 levels. Significant investments and development are on the horizon, including a $6 million modernization of terminal facilities and the construction of new hangars and a gas station on airport lands. The gas station project will include two fast food outlets and a convenience store, enhancing services for visitors and the airfield’s 2,000 employees. These improvements are funded through strategic partnerships and without taxation to Abbotsford residents. YXX is home to a thriving aerospace community, bringing global opportunities to the City of Abbotsford, the province of British Columbia, and Canada as a whole. As one of Canada’s only UltraLow-Cost Airports, YXX is reinforcing its position as an international leader and a hub for world-class aviation.

A Dawn for the Global South

On 24 October 2025, the United Nations (UN) Charter will mark its 80 th anniversary. When the Charter came into force, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) had 51 member states. Today, there are 193 member-states in the UNGA, of whom 134 have declared themselves to be developing countries under the banner of the Group of 77 (G-77). Most members of the G-77 are popularly referred to as the Global South. The interests of the Global South have been brought into the mainstream activity of the UN between 1964, when the G-77 was founded, and 2015, when the UNGA adopted its historic Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs represent a holistic approach to ensuring an interlinked world, bringing together individual, social, economic, and environmental priorities, to be implemented in a nationallydriven effort through supportive flows of multilateral finance, transfers of technologies, and multiple stakeholder partnerships between governments, businesses, academia, and civil society. The UN’s Summit of the Future held in September 2024 sought “a recommitment to international cooperation based on respect for international law, without which we can neither manage the risks nor seize the oppor-

tunities that we face.” This applies first and foremost to the development priorities of the Global South, which is the “central objective of multilateralism.” The anodyne Pact for the Future adopted by the UN’s Summit of the Future in September 2024 did not contain any new commitments on how Agenda 2030 is to be implemented. The UN Summit on SDGs held in September 2023 had attributed the challenges to implementing Agenda 2030 primarily to a breakdown of international cooperation on peace, security, and development.

The Pact’s silence on a time-bound target for reforming the UN and the UN Security Council (UNSC) casts a shadow on the future of constructive and equitable international cooperation. Aware of this ambivalence, India took the lead during its G-20 Presidency in 2023 to bring together countries of the Global South to support “reformed multilateralism” and an effective UN system. India convened three virtual Voice of the Global South Summits (VOGSS) in January and November 2023, and in August 2024. The theme of the third VOGSS, in which 123 countries participated, was “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future”. Global South countries felt that the outcome of the existing process in the UNGA launched in 2008 to reform the

UNSC had been inordinately delayed. Common issues that emerged from this Summit, in addition to challenges in implementing the SDGs of Agenda 2030, included shared concerns regarding climate change, and the application of new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, that impacted on developing countries. Chairing the Summit, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a Global Development Compact. The proposed Global Development Compact faces a stiff challenge from developed countries. Speaking in the UNGA on 7 October 2024, the United States asserted that the Pact for the Future and its annexes “do not create or otherwise change any rights or obligations under international law.” It questioned the concept of “development as an inalienable human right”. This contradicted the UNGA’s Declaration on the Right to Development adopted in December 1986. The 80 th anniversary of the UN Charter provides an opportune moment for the Global South to integrate the issues prioritized by the VOGSS process, anchored in the right to development, into the UN Charter. As an international treaty, the Charter contains a specific review provision in Article 109 that needs to be implemented in a sequential threestage process. In the first stage, Article 109

provides for a “General Conference” of the member-states of the UN to be convened for “reviewing the present Charter”. The decision to convene the General Conference requires a two-third majority in the UNGA (129 out of 193 member-states) and 9 votes out of 15 in the UNSC (without the veto of the P5). In the second stage, Article 109 provides for the UN member- states participating in the General Conference to recommend any amendments to the UN Charter by a “two-thirds vote of the conference”. In the third stage, any proposed amendments to the UN Charter would come into effect when ratified by two-thirds of the members of the UN, including the P5 of the UNSC. Having coordinated the VOGSS process, India is well placed to take the initiative during the 80 th anniversary of the UN in 2025 to call for implementing the first stage of Article 109 of the UN Charter by convening a General Conference. A constructive discussion within the framework of such a meeting, held on equal terms between the Global South and other UN member-states, will ensure that the dawn of the Global South can catalyze a revived and reformed United Nations in the 21 st century.

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An award show ceremony was organized by Spice TV Canada on January 4, 2025

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On January 4, 2025, Spice TV Canada organized an award show ceremony in which renowned personalities, religious organizations and clubs in various fields were honored in the highest honor.

John Bedi, chief organiser of the event, organised by Spice TV Canada, said that their main aim would be to honour social reformers and eminent personalities in their respective fields every year.

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New Report Highlights B.C.- U.S. Trade Ties Amid Tariff Threats

As British Columbia prepares to navigate potential challenges posed by changes in U.S. trade policy, the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has released a new report highlighting the province’s vital economic ties with the United States.

Key findings of the report, titled Bridging Borders: B.C.’s Trade with the U.S., reveal:

B.C. exported $30.4 billion in goods to the U.S. in 2023, representing 54 per cent of its total merchandise exports and seven per cent of GDP.

Natural resources, including energy, forestry, metals, and agriculture and

fishing products make up 69 per cent of B.C.’s exports to the U.S., highlighting their role as a cornerstone of the provincial economy.

The U.S. Pacific Northwest is a key destination for B.C. exports, with strong export ties to Washington (32% of B.C.’s goods exports to the U.S.), California (11%), and Oregon (4%).

Over 136,000 B.C. jobs are directly tied to U.S. demand for goods, emphasizing the profound impact of crossborder trade on livelihoods.

“The U.S. is B.C.’s largest trading partner, and any disruption in our trading relationship would reverberate through

our economy,” said report author and BCBC Director of Policy, Jairo Yunis. “Trade, however, is a two-way street. American consumers and businesses would also face impacts from new tariffs—a critical point we must continue to emphasize. Trade offers no win-lose scenarios, only opportunities for mutual benefit or shared loss.”

The report calls for a “Team Canada” approach to strengthen Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S., emphasizing the importance of Canadians presenting a united front. This approach would focus on reassuring Americans that Canada is a reliable neighbour while highlighting the potential eco-

nomic risks and mutual losses that could arise if tariffs are introduced. It also emphasizes the need to address domestic challenges like regulatory inefficiencies and investment barriers to enhance B.C.’s competitiveness and mitigate the negative impact of potential trade disruptions.

Yunis concludes by stressing the importance of coordinated efforts among governments, businesses, and stakeholders to safeguard B.C.’s economic prosperity and maintain a strong, stable trading relationship with the United States.

Rick Hansen Secondary Hosts Inspiring Celebration of Learning

On January 16th, 2025, Rick Hansen Secondary School (RHSS) welcomed students, families, and community members for its Annual Celebration of Learning, an event showcasing student excellence, creativity, and the power of inquiry-based education. The evening featured the unveiling of Motherland – Mother Hand, a compelling mural by artist Sandeep Johal, on long-term loan from The Reach Gallery Museum. The mural, created in collaboration with six South Asian Canadian women from Abbotsford, explores themes of heritage, resilience, and community. Johal and representatives from The Reach, attended the event to share the mural’s story. Kanta Naik, one of the community contributors, expressed her excitement: “It’s so inspiring to see the kids and what they want to do next. They are so confident. It’s so great.”

Grade 12 students were at the heart of the evening, presenting their Capstone projects to demonstrate the culmination of their

learning journeys. The Capstone presentations, a hallmark of RHSS’s inquiry- based learning approach, were delivered through display tables, small-group talks, and mainstage presentations. Each format highlighted the students’ passions and future aspirations.

Student presenter Avntika Biohnoi opened the evening with a moving poetry reading. Alysha Gauba, an accomplished student accepted into UBC, gave an impactful presentation on heart disease prevention and education. She reflected on how the support of her friends and teachers has defined her high school experience. Hersimer Dhaliwal, a Loran Scholar semi-finalist, presented her project creating high- quality care packages for SARA for Women. Her initiative, which raised $500 and engaged local businesses, aimed to set a lasting legacy for future students.

Other impressive student entrepreneurs and volunteers included Shaganpreet Sidhu, who manages a media business; Ania Bhatti, a

lash business owner with plans to pursue healthcare; and Harleen Dhaliwal, who collaborated with senior residents at Tabor Home Society to donate handmade baby hats to Abbotsford Hospital.

Live performances by RHSS music students and a dynamic Bhangra dance performance by the Rangla Punjab Arts Academy (Junior Girls) energized the crowd, while culinary students delighted guests with an array of snacks.

The event drew notable attendees from the Abbotsford School District, including Trustee Stan Peterson, Superintendent Sean Nosek, Deputy Superintendent Nathan Ngieng, and Assistant Superintendents Jay Pankratz and Bruce Cunnings. Principal Jaimie Webster and Vice Principals Michael Hendricks and Brent Schroeder, alongside Director of Curriculum Tracy Krys, proudly celebrated these students’ achievements.

“It is fabulous to see this event grow from last year,” said Principal Jaimie Webster. “The quality of the student presentations was incredible, as they were professional, inspiring, and a fabulous demonstration of the passions of our amazing students.”

By fostering curiosity, mentorship, and student-led exploration, RHSS continues to prepare confident, community-minded graduates ready to shape the future.

Seasonal Affective Disorder in BC: Finding Light in the Rain

As we make our way through January, the dreary weather and endless rain that blanket much of British Columbia can leave many of us feeling low. For some, these feelings go beyond a passing case of the “winter blues” and turn into something more serious. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that occurs at the same time each year, typically during the fall and winter months. For people in BC, where grey skies and persistent rain are the norm this time of year, SAD can feel especially heavy.

SAD is triggered by the reduced sunlight that comes with shorter days. This lack of light can disrupt your body’s internal clock, which regulates sleep and mood. It also affects the production of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that influences mood, and melatonin, a hormone that impacts sleep. The result? A persistent, despairing feeling that can affect your ability to work, maintain relationships, and enjoy daily life. While most cases of SAD occur in the darker months, a rare form of SAD can happen in the summer, though this is much less common.

The symptoms of SAD often mirror those of major depression. You might feel a low, sad mood most of the day, nearly every day, for weeks on end. Sleep can be disrupted, you may find yourself oversleeping and still feeling tired, or you might have trouble falling asleep altogether. Food cravings, particularly for carbohydrates and sweets, are common and can lead to weight gain. You may feel irritable, withdrawn from friends and family, or uninterested in activities you once loved. Concentration can be difficult, and for some, the symptoms can feel overwhelming, even leading to thoughts of hopelessness.

Fortunately, there are ways to manage SAD and make these grey months more bearable. Light therapy is one of the most effective treatments. This involves using a specially designed lightbox that mimics natural sunlight. Sitting near the lightbox for 20 to 30 minutes each morning can help reset your body’s internal clock and improve your mood. Many people in BC find light therapy particularly useful since our rainy winters often mean days without any sunlight.

Getting outside, even when it’s raining, can also help. Natural daylight, even on overcast days, is beneficial. A walk through a park or along one of BC’s many scenic trails can do wonders, not just for exposure to light, but for the mental boost that comes with fresh air and movement. Regular physical activity is another effective way to combat SAD. Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals, which can improve both mood and energy levels.

Diet also plays a role. While it’s tempting to turn to comfort foods during the colder months, focusing on a balanced diet can make a big difference. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon or walnuts, are particularly helpful for brain health. Pairing these with whole grains and fresh vegetables can help sustain your energy and improve overall well-being.

Staying socially connected is just as important. Winter’s isolation can worsen feelings of sadness, so making time to see friends or family (even virtually) can help break that cycle.

Simple acts like sharing a cup of tea with a loved one or joining a community activity can create a sense of connection and belonging.

For those struggling with severe symptoms, it’s important to reach out for professional support. Treatments like counseling, cognitivebehavioral therapy, or medication may be recommended depending on your situation. Organizations like the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in BC provide valuable resources for those dealing with SAD and other mental health challenges.

While BC’s winters may seem endless, it’s important to remember that the rain will eventually give way to sunnier days. Spring always arrives, bringing longer days and brighter skies. Until then, small, intentional actions, like seeking light, staying active, eating well, and connecting with others can make a big difference in managing SAD. You don’t have to face it alone, and brighter days truly are just around the corner.

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Celebration of Vishwa Hindi Diwas by Consulate General of India

THE Consulate General of India in Vancouver celebrated Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2025 on January 10 at Vancouver's Fraserview Hall with about 200 attendees.

The event saw participation from local Indian community organizations and a Hindi teaching school: Bhartiya Kala and Sahitya Parishad, Hindi Literary Society of Canada, Global Hindu Foundation, Varad Ashram Inter-cultural Service Humanitarian World Association (VISHWA), Manswini Hindi Cultural Society, Indian Cultural Association, Creative Kalam Club, Sri Jagannath Cultural Society, Sudnya

Dance Academy, Mudra Dance Academy and Ganesh Hindi School, apart from individual performances.

The evening began with Indian Consul General Masakui Rungsung speaking about the importance of Hindi as a bridge between cultures and its role in forging unity in diversity. He reaffirmed the commitment to promote Hindi language across the globe and thanked all those who participated in the celebrations. He highlighted the beauty and importance of Hindi and its growing global significance.

The program included speeches, dialogues, group discussions, poetry recitation, renditions and cultural programmes. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on the World Hindi Day was read out at the very outset of the program.

Dance performances by Sudnya Dance Academy, Mudra School of Dance and Ganesh Hindi School captivated the audience. The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Consul Ravinder Mangla, leaving attendees

with a deep sense of cultural pride and connection to their heritage and the Hindi language.

BC Children’s Hospital’s emergency department offers guidance to families on where to access care during respiratory season

In recent weeks, BC Children’s Hospital has recorded a steady rise the number of children visiting the emergency department (ED), with many experiencing respiratory symptoms. From October to December 2024, respiratory illnesses accounted for 30 to 50 percent of total ED visits. So far this year, respiratory symptoms have accounted for 44 per cent of total visits (January 1-13, 2025).

As we continue into the winter months, BC Children’s clinicians are advising families of the different care options available to them depending on the urgency of their child’s health concern:

Emergency care: children with a medical emergency, such as difficulty breathing, require immediate medical attention. Families are urged to call 9-11 for ambulance services or visit their nearest emergency department or urgent and primary care centre.

o Ensure you arrive at the ED prepared, if it is safe to take the time to pack: Bring snacks and drinks, toys and books, and other items to support and soothe their infant or child while they wait, as well as items like a phone charger.

Non-urgent concerns: may be managed by a family doctor, walk-in clinic or an urgent and primary care centre, if available in your community.

o BC pharmacies: BC pharmacists can provide direct care for select minor ail-

ments including pink eye (conjunctivitis), upset stomach, sprains and strains and allergies.

o HealthLink BC: provides reliable, non-emergency health information and advice any time of the day or night by phone at 8-1-1.

§ British Columbians can call for advice on how to manage their symptoms, and when and where to seek care. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can contact HealthLinkBC using Video Relay Services (VRS), or Teletypewriter (TTY) by dialing 7-1-1.

Additional supports: BC Children’s Hospital has a dedicated webpage, developed in consultation with emergency medicine doctors. It offers guidance on the top urgent issues that require care from your nearest ED, and those that can be managed in other clinical settings.

“If your child has an emergency health concern, our team is prepared to provide the best care possible,” says Dr. Garth Meckler, Pediatric Physician, Emergency Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital. “When emergency departments are busy, care providers must focus their attention on children with the most urgent issues first, including those with life-threatening conditions. This can result in a longer wait for children with less urgent concerns. Less urgent concerns may be managed by a family

doctor, walk-in clinic or an urgent and primary care centre.”

As part of BC Children’s preparations for the anticipated increase during this period, we have robust measures in place to support patient flow such as monitoring volumes and trends to proactively respond to fluctuating patient visits, expanding our base level of inpatient beds and increased staffing in the ED as available, and collaborating with other Health Authorities for repatriations when needed. Optional masks are available at public entrances and hospital information desks, whilst all staff, care providers and visitors must wear a medical mask in patient care areas where patients are receiving care. Hospital leadership is carefully monitoring patient needs to minimize the wait time for patients and families.

Respiratory viruses – including colds and flus – are common among children in daycare or school. To help prevent illness it’s important to:

Get vaccinated. Vaccination offers the best protection against serious viral illness

Ensure your infant/child six months and above receives their routine immunizations, including COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.

Visit ImmunizeBC for BC’s vaccination schedule.

Encourage children to wash their hands regularly, especially before eating, and urge them to try not to touch their face;

Remind children to cough and sneeze into their elbow or a tissue, if available;

Stay at home from school, work and outings if you or your child feel unwell, especially if you have a fever, cough, nausea, or diarrhoea;

Ensure you know where to access care; if you have a non-urgent concern and don’t know where to seek care, call 8-1-1 for free healthcare guidance.

“We know it is stressful to visit the hospital with an unwell infant or child,” says Christy Hay, Executive Director, Clinical Operations, BC Children›s Hospital. “But families with sick children can be assured we are dedicated to delivering the best possible care. We kindly ask all families to be patient and respectful to our staff who are doing their utmost to care for and support all patients and their families.”

Nurse home visits for first-time mothers target intimate partner violence to boost child health outcomes: SFU study

Nurse home visiting programs have potential to reduce intimate partner violence exposure and increase outcomes for young, first-time mothers and children experiencing disadvantages, a new Children’s Health Policy Centre study from Simon Fraser University finds.

A study of one such program in British Columbia, published in the British Medical Journal Open, showed a 16 per cent increase in annual income ($1,629.74) and fewer mental health problems for mothers by the time their children were age two years. Fewer mothers also reported intimate partner violence exposure. “These findings are a promising sign that intervening early in pregnancy

can improve the lives of mothers and children experiencing adversities,” says lead author Nicole Catherine, associate director of the Children’s Health Policy Centre and assistant professor of health sciences at SFU. “Increasing income, reducing intimate partner violence, even by a small amount — these are meaningful differences in children’s lives, and it tells us we need to continue investing in these kinds of prevention programs.”

Participating girls and young women in the NFP group received regular visits from public health nurses over the course of their pregnancy and the first two years of their children’s lives. The comparison group were eligible for the

existing services on offer in B.C. Over a six-year data collection period, the trial followed 739 pregnant girls and young women and their 737 children. Of those, 27 per cent identified as Indigenous (First Nations, Mètis or Inuit).

Upon study entry, during pregnancy, many reported adversities such as intimate partner violence exposure (37.6 per cent) and psychological distress (31.9 per cent). Their mean annual income was less than $10,000 — in a province where costs for essentials such as housing and food are among the highest in the country. In Canada, intimate partner violence is occurring at epidemic proportions, while child pover -

ty rates remain unacceptably high. “These early adversities, along with maternal mental health problems, pose significant risks to children’s healthy development and wellbeing,” says Catherine. According to Catherine, the current solutions to these problems too often focus on aftercare rather than prevention. “It’s well established that early prevention efforts are more effective than providing costly treatment for problems later in life,” says Catherine, “but policymakers need rigorous evidence about program effectiveness in order to invest in them. That’s what this study, and the larger BC Healthy Connections Project, aimed to provide.”

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Be cautious about what you bring to an end or the way in which you go about winding something up, especially if you think it will open up more choices. The situation will have to be revisited mid April next year. Other things would have changed by then. It might be wiser to let things take their own course right now.

Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..

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New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.

Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.

You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there. Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.

Something needs to be put into place once and for all so that you know what needs to be spent rather than other things coming up all the time. Whatever you do now can create changes that may not be fully implemented until next year, between January and April. You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.

There can be a willingness to let something go that has been a personal priority but doesn’t fit well with someone else. It will be more important to establish underlying stability in situations involving others. This can be temporary as other opportunities to focus on your wishes will arise next year from January to April. Patience can pay off.

The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.

There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step. There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.

Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage. New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.

It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through. New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity. This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.

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George Pearson Centre renamed Oak Care Centre

Vancouver Coastal Health is changing the name of the George Pearson Centre to Oak Care Centre for inclusivity and to better reflect the diversity of the communities the organization serves.

The former George Pearson Centre, now Oak Care Centre, is a longterm care home in South Vancouver for residents with complex medical and physical conditions. The facility was named after George S. Pearson when it opened in 1952.

“The caring process of renaming this facility Oak Care Centre has been deeply meaningful and aligns with our commitment to creating a welcoming and safe environment for all patients, clients and residents,” says Vivian Eliopoulos,

In 2021, the Greater Vancouver Japanese Canadian Citizens’ Association (GVJCCA) expressed their concern with the former name of the facility, as George S. Pearson had lobbied against the rights and enfranchisement of racialized people, including Japanese Canadians, in the 1940s. These beliefs and actions do not align with VCH’s values or pillars of Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

VCH President and CEO. “We are so grateful to the community members who partnered with us to make this long-term care home more inclusive for residents, their families and our community at large.”

To promote an inclusive process, VCH partnered with the Musqueam Indian Band – as Oak Care Centre is located on traditional and unceded Musqueam territory – and engaged with residents of the care home as well as community organizations, including the GVJCCA, MOSAIC, Powell Street Festival Society, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., and Tonari Gumi. Through this process, partners

identified Oak Care Centre as the preferred new name and a reflection of the oak tree as an Indigenous plant to the region.

“The renaming process has been both positive and beneficial,” says Judy Hanazawa, head of the GVJCCA human rights committee. “It provided us the opportunity to work with others, whose paths we may not have otherwise crossed. The renaming is a step toward addressing the injustices experienced by racialized community members in British Columbia.”

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18th MIRI PIRI WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday Jan 26th, 2025 AG-REC Building 32470 Haida Drive Abbotsford, BC

Tournament Director: Chanmit Phulka 778-242-1857 chanmitphulka@gmail. com

COACHES

Please assist in running an enjoyable and valuable tournament. We need your assistance in controlling vandalism, theft & misconduct. Please remind your team of the Athlete’s Code of Conduct, the expectation of behavior in the venue, at the hotel, and in the community while representing our sport and your school/club.

RULES

This event is sanctioned by BCWA and BCWOA

Modified freestyle rules are adopted from BC Wrestling.

Late entries will not be accepted into the tournament.

Pay particular attention to skin problems. If questionable, do not enter the athlete.

All participants needed to be members in good standing with BC Wrestling.

WEIGHT DISCREPANCIES

Random weight check will be done mat side prior to the wrestling match. A wrestler maybe withdrawn from the tournament for a weight in excess of 1.5 kg of the weight class.

IF COACHES SEND ACCURATE

WEIGHTS AT THE REGISTRATION TIME, WE SHOULD HAVE NO NEED FOR ANY CHALLENGES

GENERAL INFORMATION

ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ON 2MEV!

Each weight class will be assigned a mat to wrestle on. That mat will have a number card indicating the current match being wrestled.

We will not hold up the tournament for late wrestlers.

WHEN THE BOUT IS COMPLETE leave the mat in the same direction you entered.

Elementary boys/girls will be placed in pools of 3 or 4 athletes for competition.

Deadline for Grade 8-12 athletes entering, must be entered by Thursday Jan 23rd, by 8pm.

Cheques are payable to Miri Piri Wrestling Club

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE

All athletes, coaches and officials are expected to follow the BC Wrestling code of conduct.

Any misconduct on or off the mat by athletes, coaches, officials and spectators will be dealt with.

ELEMENTARY BOYS & GIRLS (GRADE 1-3) (GRADE 4-5)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Thursday, January 23 by 8 pm

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:

8 to 9 am at front desk, Sun. Jan 26

START TIME: 11:30 am

ENTRY FEE: $25 per athlete

**Elementary Girls can be entered in boys weight group with permission of the coaches.

SCHOOLBOY/GIRL

(GRADE 6-7)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Thursday, January 23 by 8 pm

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:

8 to 9 am at front desk, Sun. Jan 26

START TIME: 10:00 am

ENTRY FEE: $25 per athlete

WEIGHT DIVISIONS:

Boys: 35, 38, 41, 45, 49, 52, 56, 60, 65, 70, 78 & 78+ KG.

**If enough SCHOOLGIRL entries, we will group them in their own category.

AWARDS: TOP 3 BOYS & GIRLS IN EACH WEIGHT CLASS

JUNIOR BOYS (GRADE 8-9)

Elementary & High School Wrestling Tournament

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Thursday, January 23 by 8 pm

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:

8 to 9 am at front desk, Sun. Jan 26

START TIME: 10 AM

ENTRY FEE: $25 per athlete

WEIGHT DIVISIONS:

35, 38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66,70, 74, 78, 86, 86+ KG.

GIRLS (GRADE 8-12)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 23 by 8 pm

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:

8 to 9 am at front desk, Sun. Jan 26

START TIME: 10 AM

ENTRY FEE: $25 per athlete

WEIGHT DIVISIONS:

Girls: 40, 43, 47, 51, 54, 57, 61, 65, 70, & 76+ KG

SENIOR BOYS (GRADE 10-11-12)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 23 by 8 pm

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:

8 to 9 am at front desk, Sun. Jan 26

START TIME: 10 AM

ENTRY FEE: $25 per athlete

WEIGHT DIVISIONS:

38, 41, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70,

74, 78, 84, 90, 100 & 120KG.

ENTRY PROCESS

ALL ATHLETES competing in ALL DIVISIONS must be registered ONLINE through the 2mev registration link and must have BCWA Membership.

LINK ON BCWA WEBSITE! NO LATE ENTRIES

Jasbir Bhogal

Sales & Lease Consultant

Phone: 604-300-2885

Email: jbhogal@murraygmabbotsford.com

Rushal Chawla

Financial Services Manager

Phone: 604-300-7015

Email: rchawla@murraygmabbotsford.com

Sunil Desai

Sales Manager

Phone: 778-868-5757

Email: sdesai@murraygmabbotsford.com

Ned Bhatti

Sales & Lease Consultant

Phone: 604-308-4944

Email: nbhatti@murraygmabbotsford.com