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(NC) Barbecue season is here, and there are many options to consider when choosing the perfect grill for your next meal. Here’s a guide to help you choose the best grill for your space.

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“A surprising trend is that people now have more than one barbecue in their yard, just like how they have multiple appliances in their indoor kitchen,” says Janna Millious, barbecue merchant at The Home Depot Canada. “For smaller backyards, we’re seeing increased interest in modular grills with a pizza oven, storage, foldable side tables and a griddle top for entertaining, which is great for a group teppanyaki night or for a fun breakfast.”

Natural gas

One of the most widely used grills; the natural gas grill connects to the gas line on the exterior of your home, eliminating the need for propane tanks. While natural gas doesn’t burn as hot as propane, it can be more cost-effective and it offers a constant flow without the need to refill your tank.

Propane

Propane tanks can be refilled and are portable, allowing more freedom in where you place the barbecue in your yard.

Charcoal

Charcoal grills are heated using briquettes. When burned, they turn into embers, giving you an even, hot grilling surface that produces a smokier flavour. Charcoal grills are often portable as well and they can be used in a variety of scenarios –from your backyard to a picnic in the park.

Wood pellet

Wood pellet grills are some of the most versatile barbecues on the market because they can be heated to a variety of temperatures, making them an ideal grill, barbeque or smoker. They’re often cylindrical in shape and burn food-safe wood pellets to create heat.

Electric

Electric grills are small in size and run completely on electricity, making them the ultimate portable grilling surface if there’s somewhere to plug it in. You won’t get the full, smoky, barbecue flavour that you would from a traditional fire grill, but they can be used almost anywhere.

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B.C. plants its 10-billionth tree

B.C. is celebrating the 10-billionth tree planted since reforestation programs began in 1930, with two billion of those trees planted in the past seven years.

“Throughout the province, people are seeing the impacts of climate change on our forests,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests. “To support healthy forests for people and

communities, we are accelerating tree planting and building on decades of work restoring our forests that provide clean air, recreation, local jobs and so much more. Today’s tremendous achievement is a culmination of those efforts, in partnership with many forest licensees and hard-working tree planters.”

Last year, 305 million seedlings were planted in B.C. forests. One of these seedlings was the 10-billionth planted since work began almost a century ago. In honour of this milestone, Ralston planted a ceremonial tree in Surrey’s Green Timbers Urban Forest Park. The park, dubbed the “birthplace of reforestation,” is home to the Province’s first reforestation efforts in 1930.

Forest tenure holders have been legally required to undertake reforestation efforts since 1987. In 2024, 235 million of the 290 million seedlings expected to be planted will be done through forestry companies, with an additional five million planted by First Nations.

“Ten billion seedlings planted is a remarkable achievement in making sure our forests are with us for generations to come,” Ralston said. “It’s easy to get lost in the number, but there’s a very human story here, too. Planting 10 billion trees means 10 billion carefully wielded shovels by 20 billion hands across almost 100 years. This is an accomplishment we can all be proud of, and it’s an honour to play a small part in that number by planting this tree today.”

In addition to legislated reforestation efforts, the Province will plant an additional 50 million trees this year through several provincial and federal programs. These initiatives focus reforestation efforts on areas that have been adversely affected by natural disturbances, such as mountain pine beetle infestations and wildfire.

“The planting of 10 billion trees in our province is one of B.C.’s most important mega projects,” said John Betts, executive director, Western Forestry Contractors’ Association. “Besides the hard work involved, it’s an act of optimism where the full benefits won’t be realized until well into the future. It’s a fine legacy for all the thousands of nursery workers, planters and foresters involved over the years.”

Included in the 10 billion is a milestone from the Ministry of Forests’ BC Timber Sales (BCTS), which is marking its one-billionth tree planted since the organization was founded in 2003. BCTS issues approximately 40 tree-planting contracts to local and small business operators throughout the province every season. By partnering with other Ministry of Forests branches, as well as industry and the planting contract community, it contributes to the successful planting of millions of seedlings each year.

The Province’s research and investment programs continue to work improving silviculture practices to boost the success of every seedling and help make sure B.C.’s forests are resilient in a changing climate. Climate resiliency is one reason why the Province provided the Bulkley Valley Centre for Natural Resources Research and Management – a world-class research institute based in Smithers – with $10 million in 2023. Its new Silviculture Innovation Program will support research and innovative practices that better address forest and ecosystem health.

Quick Facts:

The provincial Forest Investment Program has yearly targets to plant 40 million to 50 million seedlings.

The program aims to reduce or sequester greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of two million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year through forest investment activities, such as planting and fertilization.

BCTS is responsible for reforesting approximately 30,000 hectares (74,130 acres) of land annually, playing an active role in replenishing forests adversely affected by timber harvesting, fires, pests and natural disasters.

BCTS has been working with tree nurseries on innovative ways to reduce waste, packaging seedlings without the use of single-use plastics.

Learn More: B.C.’s silviculture practices: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/silviculture

BCTS – seedling services: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/ bc-timber-sales#Seedling

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City and School Board sign new agreement on turf field management

ABBOTSFORD – April 17, 2024 – The City of Abbotsford and Abbotsford Board of Education have reestablished a new 30-year joint-use agreement for the operations and maintenance of the four synthetic turf fields on the school district’s property.

In addition to a new cost-sharing structure for field maintenance, the operating and licence agreement includes an annual assessment of each field to guide planning for end-of-life replacement and maintenance. With a new agreement in place, the field at Abbotsford Senior Secondary will be reopened to use by community sports groups and funds will be allocated for turf replacement on one of the synthetic fields at W.J. Mouat Secondary School, which has been closed since September 2021.

“As a Council, we value recreation and support facilities, amenities and activities that connect us. Ensuring proper maintenance and enhancement of these fields not only supports our local school athletes, but also the many community sports organizations in need of a space to train and play,” said Abbotsford Mayor, Ross

Siemens. “We are very happy to have renewed this partnership with the Abbotsford Board of Education and to extend the use of these artificial turf fields for the future.”

“Our Board has a longstanding history of working with the City to benefit not only our students, but the entire community,” said Shirley Wilson, Chair of the Abbotsford Board of Education. “Our Board has always supported community access to our educational and recreational facilities, fostering a vibrant and active community. This renewed agreement highlights our ongoing commitment to this vision. Together, we are ensuring that these fields will continue to serve as a valuable resource for our students and the broader community for years to come.”

The agreement entered into by the Board and the City gives the City overall responsibility for the management, administration, booking, operation, custodial services, maintenance and repairs of all four fields, overseeing access to the fields during evenings and weekends throughout the school year and full time during the summer. Annual maintenance costs are estimated at $40,000 per field, which will be split equally between the

City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford School District. Any capital improvements or end-of-life field replacements will be funded at 65 per cent by the City and 35 per cent by the School District, which aligns with each organization’s respective level of use and access to the four fields.

In early 2023, City and School Board staff renewed discussions to undertake replacement of the synthetic turf and supporting amenities at the fields on Abbotsford School District lands, three of which are situated between W.J. Mouat Senior Secondary and Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle school, with the fourth on the grounds of Abbotsford Senior Secondary.

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4 tips for helping your kids buy a home

(NC) With housing affordability shifting dramatically for a generation of Canadians, many hopeful homebuyers are turning to the “Bank of Mom and Dad” to help them secure their first home.

While it’s natural for some parents to want to help their kids get a leg up in the real estate market, helping out with a deposit or down payment can represent a significant chunk of money out-of-pocket for parents.

If you are in a position to try and help your kids buy a home, whether that’s with a loan or a gift of money, it’s important to have a plan in place that’s clearly communicated to your children.

Here’s some advice on how to do just that:

Understand your own financial goals and needs

No matter how much you want to help your kids, you’ll first want to make sure you aren’t jeopardizing your own retirement or quality of life to do so.

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Your income, when you plan to retire, how you want to spend your retirement, and whether you plan to make big purchases down the road, are all factors to consider.

If you plan on giving your kids money and need to sell investments or assets to make it happen, you’ll also need to consider the timing and tax implications.

When to consider a gifted down payment

A “gifted down payment” is where the parent gifts their child a certain amount of money which is designated to go specifically to the down payment on a mortgage.

Typically, the person giving the gift must sign a letter stating explicitly that the money is a gift, not a loan, and that the money does not need to be repaid. The letter also includes details such as the date of the gift, the amount of money gifted and the relationship of the gift-giver to the recipient.

It’s important to note that a gifted down payment is considered non-repayable. For example, if you give your child and their spouse a gifted down payment, and your child later gets divorced and sells their home, the equity in the home would be split equally with their ex-spouse.

If parents are looking to lend their children money toward a down-payment (that is, they would like it paid back), you could consider lending the money as a private loan or private mortgage, where a written agreement is drawn up by a lawyer.

Check in regularly with your financial goals

Speaking with someone from your financial institution, like a TD personal banker, and regularly updating your financial goals can help you look at the bigger picture and make a plan so that you’re not losing sleep about your own future because you’ve helped your kids. These kinds of conversations are especially important as your financial needs change over time.

YOUNGER CANADIANS ARE MORE PRONE TO SELF-JUDGMENT, SFU STUDY FINDS

A study by Simon Fraser University psychologists that examined different facets of mindfulness in Canadians has found that youth and adolescents are more likely to display traits of self-judgment and have worse mental health, including anxiety, depression and stress.

By contrast, older participants were found to be more likely to be mindful and focus their attention on the present moment, observing themselves and others without judgment. Those who showed these traits of high mindfulness and nonjudgmental awareness also reported the greatest mental health and wellbeing, with less anxiety, depression and stress.

“Researchers have known for years that older people tend to report being more mindful. But this doesn’t mean we should assume that youth are not mindful at all,” says Hali Kil, a professor in SFU’s Department of Psychology and Principal Investigator on the study. “When we tease apart specific components of mindfulness, we see that younger people are actually quite good at paying attention to their surroundings; they just don’t tend to be as kind to themselves as older people.”

Mindfulness as a concept has its roots in Buddhist philosophy, and is defined as a state of being that is characterized by attention to the present moment in a way that consciously promotes ethical action and non-attachment. Since the late twentieth century, mindfulness has gained mainstream popularity in many societies as a secular practice. While mindfulness is a term that may be familiar to many, precise definitions of what it entails and how it works are a little harder to pin down.

This study, carried out by PhD student Nathaniel Johnson and undergraduate student Ryan Smith, under the supervision of Hali Kil, aims to change that. The researchers set out to examine specific dimensions of mindfulness and how they manifest in different people by surveying a large sample of 1,600 participants ranging from 14 to 90 years of age, of whom half were women. The participants completed questionnaires to assess how they measured across distinct facets of mindfulness, as well as in life satisfaction, existential well-being, and mental health. The results supported previous findings that high mindfulness is associated with better mental health in general, and further pointed to generational differences; while younger participants were more observant, they generally fared less positively in mental health scores, which might be explained by their tendency to be self-judgmental.

“Younger individuals may be particularly observant of social messages and social cues because social approval tends to be important when we are young,” says Nathaniel Johnson. “Teens also tend to negatively compare themselves to others, which could explain why they are judgmental towards themselves

The study and its findings have important implications for further research on facets of mindfulness and their impact on well-being, as well as research relating to mindfulnessbased interventions to support wellness.

“Although mindfulness can be good, being mindfully observant alone is not enough to support mental health,” notes Johnson. “Being purposeful in our actions and compassionate towards ourselves may be the two key mindful dimensions that promote well-being.”

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Innovating patient care with roboticassisted surgery at Burnaby Hospital

SURREY – Retired Burnaby firefighter Jeff Clark spent years responding to emergencies and helping others. Decades of repeated use took a toll on his knees and when he needed surgery, Burnaby Hospital was there for him.

“Having both my knees replaced gave me the ability to enjoy my retirement with better mobility and less pain,” says Jeff.

To provide the best surgical care for patients like Jeff, Burnaby Hospital Foundation and Fraser Health are partnering on a new $2.3 million roboticassisted surgical system for the Jim Pattison Surgery Centre at Burnaby Hospital. The Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted System — the first of its kind in Western Canada — allows surgical teams to perform hip and knee replacement surgery with greater precision and accuracy.

“Burnaby Hospital Foundation is excited to lead the charge by fully funding the addition of the Mako system,” says Steven McKoen, Board Chair, Burnaby Hospital Foundation.

“Having the latest tools helps health care teams provide exceptional care to the residents of our province,” says Health Minister Adrian Dix. “We deeply appreciate the generosity and dedication of Burnaby Hospital Foundation to strengthen our health system with leading robotic technology.”

The new system uses CT imaging to create a 3D image of the joint, allowing surgeons to make a customized plan based on their patient’s anatomy. A surgeon guides the robotic arm during surgery, adjusting as necessary, based on visual and audio cues from the arm’s software. At all times, the surgeon, not the robotic arm, is controlling the operation. “The addition of this new robotic-assisted surgical system at Burnaby Hospital leverages groundbreaking advances in technology to equip our world-class care providers with innovative tools to support our patients,” says Dr. Victoria Lee, president and CEO, Fraser Health. “This state-of the-art equipment will help ensure our patients are able to return home to their families and the activities they love as quickly as possible, while also helping us attract top health care professionals to the region.”

Medical teams are currently training with the new system and the first surgeries are expected in the coming weeks. Burnaby Hospital is a centre of excellence in orthopedic surgery and performs up to 1,000 total hip and knee surgeries every year, the most in the Fraser Health region. Innovation has taken many forms in the surgery department, providing solutions to navigate challenges like tight quarters in the operating room and limited bed spaces for recovery. These are some of the issues being addressed by the hospital’s redevelopment, which the Foundation is supporting. The new Jim Pattison Surgery Centre, part of Phase One of the redevelopment, is scheduled to complete in 2025. Burnaby Hospital Foundation is fully funding the $2.3 million Mako system and its support, as well as contributing $30 million towards Phase One of the hospital’s redevelopment. This funding is possible due to the generosity of over 10,000 donors who support the Foundation’s mission to advance health care in their community.

For media inquiries, please contact: Fraser Health media line: 604-613-0794

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2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum: The Legend continues!

Review by Veeno Dewan

The mid-sized Nissan Pathfinder SUV has been around since 1986 and has a considerable reputation for versatility, toughness, and reliability, the 2024 Pathfinder arrives with seating for up to eight people, or with available captain’s chairs and a removable console on the top tier Platinum model. For 2024 Nissan keeps carryover V6 engine; a 3.5-litre V6 engine which generates 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque. The all-new nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive (AWD) system was introduced in 2022. There are six trim levels offered for 2024 — S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, SL Premium and Platinum. Pricing ranges from $45,998 MRSP for the S model to $56,998 MRSP for the fully loaded Platinum 4WD trim plus options.. All prices are before options packages, tax plus $1,860 freight charge.

All models include emergency front and rear braking, blind-spot monitoring, automatic headlights, heated front seats and steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, and power driver’s sea, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Siri/ Google Assistant voice recognition is also included. Higher spec models up the ante in terms of more equipment such as: navigation, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, rain-sensing wipers, wireless charger, and leather upholstery.

The Pathfinder interior is nice looking and well thought out, Simple easy to use buttons and knobs are sensibly designed and adjust climate functions, seat heaters, drive mode, and other features. Driver ergonomics are good. There is plenty of room in the first two rows of seating, while the third row is for kids, teens, or small adults. The Platinum model as tested is very luxurious with comfortable Semi-Aniline heated and cooled leather front seats. The dash features the new 12.3-inch customizable instrument cluster and nine-inch infotainment screen. Also new is a very good head-up display and ProPilot Assist technology with Navi-link. The infotainment setup gives easy access to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and the audiophile quality sound system. Second row, twin single captains’ chairs are wonderfully comfortable and roomy, replacing the

standard bench seats. The EZ Flex middle row seating gives one-touch access to the third row. Just press a button and the middle seat lifts and pulls the second row out of the way. The cargo capacity is excellentwith all rows up, there is 470 litres; and 1,274 L of cargo capacity with the third row folded flat. Dropping the second row of seats provides a whopping 2,280 L.

Nissan’s advanced driver-assist system is included in all trims, adding adaptive cruise control to keep its distance from traffic ahead, and steering assist that keeps the vehicle centred in its lane. But be conscious of the fact the system is an assist, not a fully autonomous self-driving aid. . Forward collision warning with auto-braking and blind-spot monitoring; to rear cross-traffic alert with auto-braking are part of the package.

On the road, the Pathfinders new transmission makes a significant difference. Up and down shifts from the new 9-speed automatic transmission are now aster and smoother and deliver quicker acceleration, more precise timing, and better fuel efficiency. The new all-wheel drive system, which Nissan calls Intelligent 4WD, features seven selectable driving modes. The V6 engine has plenty of torque for all situation and virtually bulletproof. The seven driving modes comprise: Standard, Sport, Eco, and Tow for on-road situations; along with Snow, Sand and Mud/Rut terrain modes. There is also downhill descent control. The front wheels are powered to improve fuel economy, but when needed the rear wheels are connected instantly, sending as much as 50 per cent of available torque to the rear wheels when needed.

In terms of handling the Pathfinder feels smaller and more agile than it looks ,with somewhat over light steering and quick reflexes. fuel economy is rated at 11.6 L/100 km in the city, and 9.2 on the highway. To sum up, the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder model is a tempting buy. It looks great, can seat up to eight people and is roomy and versatile. It is also comfortable and offers flexible cargo space plus decent towing capacity. Highly recommended for families and the active- inclined.

2024 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum priced from $45,998 - $56,998 MRSP plus $1,860 freight and PDE. Price as tested - $61,078.

More info at www.nissan.ca

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Activities with friends or in any situation that involves you with a group of people could get busier than you anticipate. You could get annoyed with somebody who wants to take the lead or assume authority. It might make you realise where you can easily be left with a lot of the work if you just go along with these things.

imQun: srIr ksLt, Dn lfB, guupq icMqf, mhIny dy aMq ivwc sLuB kMmF leI Krc, rfj pwK qoN icMqf. mfrc 15, 16, 25, 26, apRYl 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 asLuB.

iS Ei  S Ejjo 

krk: iesqrI suK, burf smfcfr imly, sLuB kMmF ivwc mn lwgy, GrylU klysL, icMqf, PjLUl KrcI. mfrc 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 apRYl 5, 6, asLuB.

iS Ey j

isMG: XojnfvF asPl, kfrobfr ivwc acfnk qrwkI aqy lfB, sLuB kMmF qy KLrc, PflqU JgiVaF qoN bco. mfrc 20, 21, 30, 31 apRYl 7, 8 asLuB.

iES E 

kMinaf: awg aqy pfxI qoN KLqrf, kfrobfr ivwc rukfvt, afmdn qoN Krc aiDk, inkI lokF nfl mqByd. mfrc 14, 22, 23, 24 apRYl 1, 2, 9, 10 asLuB.

7qS E qqqy q S

qulf: AuqsLfh vDy, lfB ho ky hwQoN inkly, iesqrI suK, kRoD ivwc vfDf, kfrobfr ivwc rukfvt, kMm bdlI qoN lfB. mfrc 15, 16, 25, 26 apRYl 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 asLuB.

This would be a good time to May to start working on any future goals you have been formulating since mid February. This might also be a time where you will get a better idea of the commitment involved. Just how much it might cut into the time you like to have available to relax, could certainly begin to get your attention.

You can become busier than ever over the next 6 months when it comes to involvement with other people. This could entail a lot of running around but it might also be more on the information or communication sides of things. It can be difficult to know where somebody else is coming from between now and May.

Many things can come to light, particularly with home and family, over the next 6 months. Endings and new beginnings can be part of the mix. You have come out of a challenging time when it comes to others that has been in effect since mid February. Up to May focus on future possibilities that could eventually be pursued.

Others could place many expectations upon you from now to May in a manner that will make you feel guilty if you do not comply. Some of this could have started from mid February but now is the time to stand up and fight for whatever you consider is a fair thing. Don’t be put off because it is hard to work out what somebody else really thinks.

8iS Eqo  S Ei q

The Lunar Eclipse this week occurs in your sign. This can result in all sorts of personal recognition or generate situations where you are seen. This can be the case for the next 6 months. It could also encourage you to transform things about yourself or matters that involve you, so that you can gain greater pleasure from life.

The more effort you have put into getting some sort of order in place since mid February, the greater will be the pleasure you experience from that up to May. You can probably relax a bit but might need to be careful of being led astray by others who may not be approaching things seriously. It is better to stay on the practical path.

ibRsick: iesqrI suK Dn hfnI, cMgy lokF nfl myl imlfp, rog zr, kRoD ivwc vfDf, mhIny dy aMq ivwc afmdnI TIk rhygI. mfrc 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29 apRYl 5, 6 asLuB.

Dn: pyt dI KLrfbI, Dn lfB, imwqrF qoN mwdd, sMqfn pwK sLuB, nIc lokF qoN apmfn df zr. mfrc 20, 21, 30, 31 apRYl 7, 8 asLuB.

1S Ejo j jj S

mkr: ishq TIk, sMpqI suK, iesqrI pwKoN lfB, kfrobfr TIk mhIny dy aMq ivwc ivsLysL KLrc. mfrc 14, 22, 23, 24 apRYl 1, 2, 9, 10 asLuB.

11S

kuMB: Dn lfB, injI jn suK, jmIn-jfiedfd lfB, sMqfn pwKoN ksLt, kfrobfr ivwc rukfvt. mfrc 15, 16, 25, 26 apRYl 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 asLuB.

mIn: kYd df zr, Dn lfB, Brf qoN mwdd, imwqrF nfl BydBfv, sMqfn pwK sLuB kMm bdlI df ivcfr. mfrc 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, apRYl 5, 6 asLuB.

You need to put your energies into getting a good structure in place up to May. If things need to be done at home, leave them no longer. Family matters could come up as well, especially where there are differences of opinion. This could shine a light on things important to you of which you need to be highly mentally determined.

There has been the opportunity to put new things in place that suit you personally since mid February. You could now become aware of what this could open up to in the future – the next 6 months can be important. Up to May, you need to be mindful of your finances. There can be the temptation to spend on impulse.

Don’t enter into any agreements too quickly up to May, without giving yourself time to think about the commitments attached and just how much this can increase your levels of responsibility. There will be invitations and social activity in the mix as well. Though enjoyable, you could find this will interrupt more practical plans.

Mars has moved into your sign, where it will remain until the 1st May. This should lift your energy level as well as your self confidence. Since mid February it may have been difficult to push yourself but now that should be a different matter. The only thing you have to watch is doing things on impulse. Much can be accomplished.

gIq

aMnI pINhdI kuwqf cwty sB kuJ pY igaf Kfqy vwty

lIzr cuwkI jFdy Pwty jI dunIaF krdI mrjI af ijMdVI mrdI kI nhIN krdI pY geI guMzf grdI aF

byeImfnI cfr cuOyry awgF idsdf ivwc hnyry swjxf rwK lo JMmy jyry kudrqF rws geI jfpo jI

awg smJ nhIN kuJ afAuNdI ijMd jI

hr QF PYlI byrujLgfrI gl koeI smJ nf afvy jI

koeI kI iksy nUM dwsy koeI kI smJfvy jI

dunIaF puwCy rwsqy pY geI gwzI rsqy Auqy lih geI gwl hux kihx vflI nf rih geI nf koeI puwCy dwso jI

aMdroN hoieaf iPr nrsLf AuWqy AuWqoN hsy jI

dunIaF ho geI bVI isafxI muPq’c imldf ibjlI pfxI

aflsI ho geI ieh ijMd mr jfxI nf swcI ikrq kmfvy jI

bMdf lfAuNdf rhy skImF ikvyN muPq ivwc Kfvy jI

sfnUM lIzrF dIaF skImF hux kuMq nI KFdy PIsF

tIvI ivwc idwsx ngInF gwpF mfrI jFdy aF

DflIvfl ieh glF bfqF nf buqfsfrI jFdIaF

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afkV nf geI hMkfr nf igaf Cwl nf igaf. rwsI sfrI sV geI Aus ’coN vwl nf igaf. Puwl kd dy murJf gey tihxIN suwk geI pr, bIqy simaF dI ÉuÈbU ’coN kwl nf igaf. awg ny bhuq ijafdf koiÈÈ kIqI sI, mYN mom ijhf sF pwQr ivc Zwl nf igaf. simaF dy ivc eyDr ADr huMdf irhf, pfry vfgUM awKF ’coN Auh pwl nf igaf. awKF dy ivc hMJU moh isskdf irhf, AuhnHF icr ivMhdf irhf ijMn icr cwl nf igaf. bytI dI swjI zolI nUM cuMm cuMm ky, AuhnHF ivc roNdf irhf ijMnHF icr Gwl nf igaf. mihÌl dy ivc bih ky JwlvlwlIaF hI mfry, Aumr vzyrI isafxf sI pr Jwl nf igaf. ‘bflm mOsm afieaf qF iPr pUMgrygI, tihxIN suwk qF geI pr jVH ’coN bwl nf igaf.

korVf PLys buwk df kyvl isMG inrdosL

Buwilaf iKafl, hux rotI tuwk df.

pY igaf hY BuUs, Xfro PLys bwuk df.

ruVH irhf byVf, gixq ihsfb df.

aYsf hVH afXf, muwK dI ikqfb df. jfpdf ibgfny, jyVHy bYTy jo kol ny. dUr dy suhfxy, lgdy jo Zol ny.

cMgf jfpy csLmy qoN pfxI Zfb df.

aYsf hVH afXf muwK dI ikqfb df. hoey axjfx, ijnHF qFeI jfxdy.

duwK suwK kwTy, sBy rhy mfxdy.

mihkoN hIxf Puwl, hoXf hY gulfb df.

aYsf hVH afXf, muwK dI ikqfb df.

vyKdy qFhF nMU, pey ingHf gwzky.

qur py mgr, PsIaF nMU Cwzky.

Gry KMz peI, sLONkI hoXf rfb df.

aYsf hVH afXf, muwK dI ikqfb df.

jfg KulHy rfqIN, hY sI jl Cwkdy.

hux Pys buwk, qy kumYNt qwkdy.

aYp hoXf jfxo, KMB surKfb df.

aYsf hVH afXf, muwK dI ikqfb df.

dsdF eyN ikHnMU, jLrf kr hosL qMU.

rwK ky iKafl, adb adfb df.

pVHI jf qMU pMnf, muwK dI ikqfb df.

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blivMdr bflm gurdfspur mo[ – 98156-25409

surÉ ingfhF dy ivc zory lgdy ny kmËor ijhy.

aMbr ivwcoN tuwtI guwzI dI lihrfAuNdI zor ijhy.

cMn dy cfnx qfry lY ky cuwp cpIqI rl imly ky, sMn lgf ky rfqF aMdr corI krdy cor ijhy.

myrI hoNd ’c inkly ny jo hoNd imrI dy prCfvyN, Èfm Zly nUM idsdy ny jo horF vrgy hor ijhy.

qyrIaF XfdF vfly Jurmt eydF Pyrf pfAuNdy ny, jMgl dy ivc KMB iPlf ky bYTy ny ijAuN mor ijhy.

bIqy simaF dy jMgl ivc myrI jMnq ivc nËfry, ihrn kulfcy Brdy vyKy iblkul qyrI qor ijhy. mfrUQl dy ichry Auqy mfXUsI df aflm sI, ibn bfirÈ dy cVH ky afey bwdl sI GnGor ijhy. nf koeI myry lfgy cfgy nf koeI dUr durfzy, KvrY ikNJ suxfeI dyvx kMnF dy ivc Èor ijhy. eyky vflI brkq krky BfrI boJ AuTf lYNdy, vyKx nUM qF lgdy sI kIVI dy JuMz kmËor ijhy. iPr ivwc bhfrF apxy rMg rUp c vKry ny, byÈk ieh ÉuÈbU neIN rKdy cfa myry ieh Qor ijhy. rfqIN ikQoN afieaf sI qUM gwlF ikNJ dIaF krdf sI, bflm qyry kdm ievyN sI mYÉfny dI lor ijhy.

sMvfd kyvl isMG inrdoÈ

mn kihMdf mMn myrI imwqrf, kr lY mOj qy msqI. nf iPkrfˆ nf Pfky ijwQy, mncilafˆ dI bsqI.

pI BMgfˆ qy sOˆ bfgfˆ ivc, koeI mry koeI jIvy, rwK inÈfnf ieko kyvl, krnI aYÈ pRsqI.

idl kihMdf dr Cwzky sfry, mwl dr iek idlbr df.

dr dr Auwqy dur dur hovy, hoey nf jo iek dr df.

ijs dunIafˆ leI dIn gvfvyˆ, Auh nf inBdI nfly, afpxy pYrIˆ mfr kuhfVf, kyvl gfiÌl mrdf. jo mn dI mwq ipwCy lwigaf, aMq nUM Auh pCqfieaf. mn Kuthr mn mYgl kfmI, mn kUkr hlkfieaf.

ijEˆ lkVfˆ nfl awg nf rjdI, hor sgoˆ vwD BVky,

kyvl Aus idn hI gwl bxnI, mn ijs idn vs afieaf.

idl diraf ivc ivc bUMd jo izgdI, Èhu sfgr puwj jfˆdI.

mn itwby ivc izgI bUMd bws, afpxI hoˆd imtfˆdI. hAuˆ dI qpÈ lUhy cMigafeIaf, mnUaf bxy mnUrf, kyvl ndir ielfhI kwc nUM, kMcn sdf bxfˆdI.

KvfbF dI dunIaf qy vfsqivk dunIaf ’c huMdf

ÉvfbF df jfdUeI sMsfr hryk mnuwK nUM afpxy vwl afkriÈq krn dI slfhIaq rwKdf hY. jy ghu nfl dyiKaf jfvy qF ÉvfbF dy iqRMJx, AumIdF dI mflH, swDrF dy kwqx aqy ieMqËfr dy qkly ivwcoN hI qF iËMdgI afpxy mfainaF aqy musqkibl nUM qlfÈdI hY. nfmvr AurdU Èfier aihmd ÌrfË ilKdy hn ik Évfb mrqy nhIN, Évfb idl hYN n aFKyN n ÈfsyN ik jo ryËf-ryËf huey qo ibKr jfeyNgy, ijsm kI mOq sy Xy BI mr jfeyNgy, Évfb mrqy nhIN, Évfb qo rOÈnI hYN nvf hYN hvf hYN, jo kfly phfVoN sy rukqy nhIN, Ëulm ky doËÉoN sy BI PuMkqy nhIN, rOÈnI aOr nvf aOr hvf ky alm mkqloN myN phuMc kr BI Jukqy nhIN, Évfb qo hrÌ hYN, Évfb qo nUr hYN, Évfb sukrfq hYN, Évfb mMsUr hYN. jy ies pihlU qoN ÉvfbF dy qilsm dI gwl nUM awgy vDfieaf jfvy qF ieh XkInI qOr ’qy ikhf jf skdf hY ik ies kfienfq aMdr koeI vI aijhf ÈÉs nhIN, ijs nUM kdy ÉvfbF dy qilsm ny mMqrmugD nf kIqf hovy. Aumr dy vwKo-vwKry pVfvF ’qy iensfn dy Évfb vI rUp vtfAudy hn. ÉvfbF df jfdUeI sMsfr hryk mnuwK nUM afpxy vwl afkriÈq krn dI slfhIaq rwKdf hY. jy ghu nfl dyiKaf jfvy qF ÉvfbF dy iqRMJx, AumIdF dI mflH, swDrF dy kwqx aqy ieMqËfr dy qkly ivwcoN hI qF iËMdgI afpxy mfainaF aqy musqkibl nUM qlfÈdI hY. ies nUM iksy supnsfË dI buinafdI iÌqrq hI kih lvo jF Aus dI koeI mjbUrI ik Auh afpxy ÉvfbF dy iqMRJx ivc bYT ky afpxIaF swDrF aqy hsrqF nUM qfAumr hr pl kwqdy rihx ivc hI rfhq, skUn qy qskIn Bfldf hY. ÉvfbF dy sÌr df pYNzf qih krn vfly hr ÈÉs dIaF awKF ivc kdy afpxI mMiËl nUM pfAux dI hsrq CupI huMdI hY aqy kdy Aus dIaF nËrF nUM afpxI mMiËl vwl jFdIaF pgzMzIaF dI qlfÈ rihMdI hY aqy kdy afpxI idl dI hr DVkx nfl afpxI mMiËl dy isrnfvyN dIaF pYVF dy nkÈF nUM ZUMzx df Aus df jËbf hOlI-hOlI jnUMn ivc bdl jFdf hY. Auh lok kdy vI supnsfË, Èfhsvfr aqy sÌl nhIN aKvf skdy hn, jo iËMdgI dy ieimqhfn dyxy qoN zridaF gumnfmI dI iËMdgI guËfrn nUM qrjIh idMdy hn. prbqF dy isÉr CUhxf, smuMdr dI gihrfeI mfpxf aqy aMbrF ivc prvfË Brn leI idRV inÈcf, bulMd hOslf aqy AusfrU soc loVINdI hY. vkq byÈwk bhuq blvfn hY lyikn Aus rwb ny afpxy ies imwtI dy puqly bhuq sfrIaF ÉUbIaF nfl invfiËaf hY. jy loV hY qF iensfn nUM afpxy aMdr JfqI mfrn aqy afpxy aMdr dI ÈkqI nUM pCfxn dI. jy iensfn hr iek qrHF dy hlfqF ’c ijAUx df hunr aqy sihj suBfa quridaF afpxI mMiËl vwl vwDx df hunr ikqy iswK lvy qF aijhI mMiËl nhIN, ijs nUM pfAux dy afpxy Évfb nUM hkIkq ivc nf bdl sky. hryk ivakqI dI ieh buinafdI iÌqrq hY ik jo kuwJ ivakqI dI iËMdgI ivc nhIN vfprdf, Aus dI qlfÈ Auh afpxy ÉvfbF ivwc krdf hY. Auh afpxy ÉvfbF dI qfbIr leI sfrI Aumr qrwdd

krdf hY. Auh ijAuNdf aqy mrdf vI afpxy ÉvfbF leI hY. Évfb Aus aMdr ijAUx df cfa pYdf krdy hn aqy Aus ivwc inwq nvF joÈ Brdy hn. byÈwk iensfn afpxy qmfm

ÉvfbF nUM hr hIly hkIkq df rUp dyxf cfhuMdf hY, lyikn vfsqv ivwc aijhf nhIN huMdf. drasl iensfn dy ÉvfbF df sMsfr vI bVf inrflf, idlÌryb aqy hYrqaMgyË huMdf hY. Évfb qF iensfn dIaF AuhnF aDUrIaF KfihÈF dy aks huMdy hn, jo iensfn nUM nf qF ijAUx idMdIaF hn aqy nf hI Aus dI gqI hox idMdIaF hn. rÌqf-rÌqf iensfn dy Évfb Aus koloN Aus dy idl df krfr qy skUn qwk Koh lYNdy hn aqy Aus nUM lMmIaF vftF df pFDI bxf idMdy hn. Évfb afpxy-afp ivc cfnx munfrf vI huMdy hn aqy kuwJ Évfb bMd glIaF dI qrHF huMdy hn. kuJ ÉvfbF dI ibafngoeI qoN vI mnuwK iJjkdf hY aqy kuwJ dy swc hox qoN bfad vI iensfn cfhuMdf hY ik sfrf bRihmMz Aus koloN Aus dy ÉvfbF dI qÌsIl puwCy. kuJ ÉvfbF df ieËhfr iensfn nUM isirAu kwKoN hOly kr idMdf hY aqy kuJ ÉvfbF df ieËhfr iensfn dI CotI ijhI JolI nUM Ëmfny Br dIaF sfrIaF ÉuÈIaF nfl Br idMdf hY. supnsfË nUM afpxy ÉvfbF dy kYnvs Auwqy Dnk dy sfry rMg idKfeI idMdy hn, pr swc jfixE ÉvfbF dI AuDyV-bux df ieh sÌr supnsfË leI kdy vI sihj, srl aqy asfn nhIN huMdf hY. ÉvfbF df sÌr nf qF pihlF qoN kdy qYaÈudf huMdf hY, nf hI Évfb kdy asUlF qy qkfijaF dy pfbMd huMdy hn aqy nf hI iksy dy qrk dy pYmfinaF dy muQfj. Évfb qF smuMdr dI mOj dI qrHF huMdy hn-vsIh aqy byprvfh. Évfb rumkdIaF pOxF vFg vI huMdy hn, jo iensfn dI rUh dy Dur aMdr srUr aqy vËd dI kYÌIaq pYdf krdy hn. jy ghu nfl vficaf jfvy qF kuJ Évfb iensfn nUM Éfk kr idMdy hn aqy kuwJ Évfb iensfn dy kdmF ivc afÌqfb ilaf rwKdy hn. iensfn qfAumr kuJ ÉvfbF nUM dyKxf locdf hY, kuJ ÉvfbF dI qfbIr leI iensfn qrsdf hY, kuJ ÉvfbF dy ryËf-ryËf hox AuprMq ikxikaF vFg Kud nUM ibKiraf qy qVÌdf hoieaf mihsUs krdf hY, kuJ hsIn ÉvfbF nUM dyKidaF acfnk aDvfty nINd KuwlHidaF afpxy ÉvfbF dy aDUry rih jfx Auwpr Kud nUM luitaf ijhf mihsUs vI krdf hY aqy kuJ ÉvfbF dy swc hox ’qy Kud nUM ies kfienfq df sB qoN vwD ÉuÈiksmq iensfn smJdf hY . iËMdgI dIaF qlÉ hkIkqF, nfgvfr qjrby, duÈvfrIaF aqy Aus dy hflfq mnuwK nUM keI vfr ieMnI ZihMdI klf vwl Dkyl idMdy hn ik ivakqI afpxy ÉvfbF dy hwQoN vI iek idn hfr jFdf hY. iËMdgI keI vfr keIaF leI ieMnI iËafdf qklIÌdyh aqy aËmfieÈF BrpUr ho jFdI hY ik iensfn afpxI iËMdgI qoN vI qMg af jFdf hY. drasl iËMdgI afpxy afp ivwc iewk Auh kOVf swc hY, ijs dy kOVypx nUM iensfn leI cwKxf ieMnf afsfn nhIN huMdf hY. iËMdgI keI vfr Kfry pfxI dI aijhI JIl bx jFdI hY ik ijvyN quhfzy sfhmxy dUr-dUr qwk isvfey

ËmIn-asmfn df Ìrk

zf[ arivMdr isMG Bwlf

pfxI dy ielfvf hor kuJ vI nf hovy aqy qusIN ipafs nfl hI aDmoey ho jfAu. iËMdgI keI vfr iksy cOrfhy ’qy af ky ieAu KVH jFdI hY ik ijwQoN quhfnUM awgy vwDx leI koeI ZukvF rfh nhIN imldf hY. iËMdgI kdy-kdy ieAu iswDI, iqlkxI aqy pQrIlI ctfn vFg vI idKdI hY ik ijs Auwpr cVHnf iensfn leI byhwd duÈvfr huMdf hY.

kdy-kdy iËMdgI dÈq dy Aus sÌr vFg huMdI hY ik cldycldy iensfn dI jfn hI buwlF ’qy af jFdI. Xfd rwKo! KvfbF dI dunIaf aqy vfsqivk dunIaf ’c vI ËmInasmfn df Ìrk huMdf hY. kdy iensfn qlÉ hkIkqF df bVI ihMmq nfl sfmHxf krdy hoey hr muhfË Auqy vI sihjy hI ijwq pRfpq kr lYNdf hY aqy kdy keI vfr kdm-kdm ’qy ajmfieÈF df sfhmxf krdy hoey Aus dy Évfb vI keI vfr cknfcUr ho jFdy hn. ieh vI gOrqlb hY ik iËMdgI ivc ieh ÌYslf krnf vI byhwd kiTn huMdf hY ik iensfn ny afpxy ÉvfbF dI qfbIr dy rUp ivwc jo hfsl kIqf huMdf hY, Aus leI Auh iËafdf mhwqvpUrn huMdf hY jF iPr afpxy ÉvfbF dI qfbIr ipwCy dOVdy hoey, jo kuJ Aus dy jnUMn aqy qVp ny Aus qoN Koh ilaf huMdf hY, Aus leI Auh vwD mhwqvpUrn sI. asIN aksr afpxI qmfm Aumr Aus pl dI AuzIk ivwc guËfr idMdy hF, ijs pl sfzy ÉvfbF dI qfbIr hovygI aqy jdoN Auh aKOqI ÉuÈgvfr pl afAudf hY qF iensfn nUM ieh qklIÌdyh aihsfs vI aMdroN aMdr JMjoVdf hY ik iËMdgI ivc CotIaF-CotIaF ÉuÈIaF nUM mfxn bÊYr Aus dI hr ÉuÈI qy Ìqih df aihsfs aqy hr Évfb dI qfbIr vI aDUrI hY aqy AunHF dI qfbIr hox qoN bfad vI Éud nUM Auh ÉuÈIaF dy pwK qoN kMgfl aqy iËhnI qOr ’qy bycYn pfAudf hY. iensfn nUM iksy Évfb dI qfbIr qwk hI afpxI iËMdgI nUM mihdUd nhIN krnf cfhIdf hY, sgoN Aus nUM iËMdgI ivc CotIaF-CotIaF ÉuÈIaF nUM mfxn df Ìn iswKx vÜ vI qvwjoN dyxI cfhIdI hY. ies qrHF krn nfl hI iensfn afpxy hr Évfb dI qfbIr hox vyly mukMml ÉuÈI, sMquÈtI qy skUn hfsl krn ivc kfmXfbI hfsl kr pfvygy. kdy-kdy ieAu vI huMdf hY ik kuJ Évfb afpxy aDUrypx ivc hI idlkÈ mihsUs huMdy hn aqy keI vfr kuJ ÉvfbF dI qfbIr quhfnUM koeI hor nvF Évfb dyKx dy qvIl sÌr Auqy qor idMdI hY. kuJ ÉvfbF nUM iensfn lko-lko ky puwqF vFg pfldf hY, AunHF dy bcpn ivc afpxy bcpn nUM, AunHF dI jvfnI ivc afpxI jvfnI nUM aqy AunHF dy prvfn cVHn ’qy Éud nUM surÉrU hoieaf mihsUs krdf hY. hmyÈf duaf kro ik koeI iensfn byÉvfb iËMdgI guËfrn leI mjbUr nf hovy. hryk dy kuwJ supny ËrUr sfkfr rUp Dfrn krn. kuwJ supinaF nUM hMZfAuxf quhfnUM nsIb hovy aqy kfÈ! Auh prvrdgfr quhfnUM ieMnIN ku qoÌIk ËrUr dyvy ik dUijaF dy ÉvfbF dI qfbIr dy rfh ivc qusIN shfeI ho pfAu. afmIn sumf afmIn!

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ways your kids can avoid learning loss this summer

(NC) Kids look forward to enjoying a well-deserved break from school in the summertime. But, did you know kids can lose 25 to 50 per cent of school-year learning gains during the summer months? Fortunately, there are a few simple ways you can keep little ones’ minds engaged during the summer break. From science experiments to nature walks, here are three ways to help your kids continue learning outside the classroom.

Experiment with science: Composting is a great hands-on science activity for kids. Teach them about the process of recycling garden clippings and food scraps to create rich soil for your garden. Kids’ conservation organization Earth Rangers has plenty of free educational activities and trivia on its app to keep kids’ minds stimulated all year long.

Plan nature scavenger hunts: Plan a family nature walk and put together a checklist of insects, flowers and trees for kids to spot. When you get home, make sensory bins with items found while playing outside. This is a fun way to spark your child’s imagination by engaging their senses with sand, dirt, leaves and more.

Learning with leftovers: Have your kids help in the kitchen by “upcooking” leftovers into a new meal. Do your part to cut down on food waste by making cooking fun and eco-friendly.

Maple Leaf Foods’ All Taste, No Waste Cookbook, for example, has recipes that can be made using leftover ingredients. Find it at mapleleaffoods. com/cookbook.

South Asian Community Brings a Ray of Hope to Health Care Initiatives

The South Asian Diaspora has long been known to be a community of givers focused on unity, progress and change. This March, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation launched its first South Asian fundraiser, Spring Fling, organised by a newly established sub-set committee called ‘Ray of Hope’.

Ray of Hope is dedicated to promoting seva (selfless service; the act of giving without expecting anything in return) principal pillars in both Sikhism and Hinduism. And the new committee is actively looking for members in the South Asian community who would like to dedicate their time to help our local hospitals either by volunteering or giving.

The event, Spring Fling, held at Langley Banquet hall featured music, bright colours, and an array of delicious Punjabi food. And most of all the

event highlighted a community coming together to proudly raise $25,000 for vital medical equipment. Executive director, Elizabeth Harris, Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation states how “we are incredibly grateful and thankful for the local South Asian community for the generosity shown in supporting our hospitals need for vital equipment”.

Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation is proud of being part of the multi-faith community we have here in the Fraser Valley and would like to wish everyone a very happy Vaisakhi!

The Foundation relies on gifts from our community to strengthen our organisation. Please contact Dr. Jassal directly to support our future health and wellness in the Fraser Valley: Lakhbir.Jassal@fraserhealth.ca

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On April 29 until May 5, 2024 - Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners across Canada will be supporting local charities, and this year Abbotsford Hospice & Grief Support Society (AHGSS) has been selected as a charity of choice! 100% of proceeds from the sale of these delicious cookies go towards supporting our Children & Youth Grief Support Program that includes our annual Teddy Bear Picnic, grief camps for children and teens, and educational support for children in partnership with Abbotsford School District. To pre-order your Tim Hortons Smile Cookies box, please complete this form and submit it to: Events@abbotsfordhospice.org no less than 48 hours from your specified pick-up date & time. Please pay for your Smile Cookie boxes at the Tim Hortons location you choose (listed below). Note: last day for Pre-orders is April 27th Supporting Tim Hortons

28060 FRASER HIGHWAY 3122 MT. LEHMAN RD, WALMART #1113

Not wanting to indulge in a Smile Cookie?

Scan to give a gift in support of AHGSS’ Children & Youth Grief Support Program and help bring a smile to families in our community.

Thank you for your generosity!

Abbotsford Hospice & Grief Support Society

32780 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 1J7 events@ abbotsfordhospice.org / 604-852-2456 www.abbotsfordhospice.org/smilecookie

Help us bring smiles to our community on Smile Cookie week!

Join us at Abbotsford Tim Hortons® locations from April 29 to May 5!

100% of proceeds from freshly baked Smile Cookies goes towards AHGSS Children & Youth Grief Support Program!

We have volunteer opportunities available for decorating, cookie sales, indoor/outdoor greeters, and our mascot!

Connect with us at events@abbotsfordhospice org 604-852-2456