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Chad Cowie Outlines Priorities for Abbotsford Schools: Parents, Standards and Safety
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Independent Abbotsford School Trustee candidate Chad Cowie is outlining three priorities he says will guide his work on the Board of Education: greater parental involvement, higher academic standards and safer classrooms. Cowie, a university-trained teacher, father of two Abbotsford public school students and local business owner, says…
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Abbotsford school trustee candidate Pamela Yee announces sign-free campaign
With a municipal election on Oct. 17 and a provincial election on Oct. 24 – voter fatigue could quicklybecome a reality for British Columbia residents. And if you don’t believe…
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Abbotsford Welcomes Newcomers at 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration
Residents and newcomers from across Abbotsford gathered on September 14th to celebrate the community’s diversity and inclusion at the 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration, hosted by Archway Community Services in…
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Tejvir Pandher Announces Campaign for Abbotsford School Trustee
Local CPA and community volunteer pledges responsible stewardship, stronger engagement and parents/student and staff-centred leadership ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — September 28, 2026 — Tejvir Pandher has announced his campaign for election…
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Shirley Wilson reflects on decades of service to Abbotsford
When Shirley Wilson was first elected as a school trustee in 2005, she never expected to find herself beginning what would span more than two decades of service to the…
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Abbotsford school trustee candidate Pamela Yee announces sign-free campaign
With a municipal election on Oct. 17 and a provincial election on Oct. 24 – voter fatigue could quicklybecome a reality for British Columbia residents. And if you don’t believe…
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Abbotsford Welcomes Newcomers at 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration
Residents and newcomers from across Abbotsford gathered on September 14th to celebrate the community’s diversity and inclusion at the 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration, hosted by Archway Community Services in…
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Tejvir Pandher Announces Campaign for Abbotsford School Trustee
Local CPA and community volunteer pledges responsible stewardship, stronger engagement and parents/student and staff-centred leadership ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — September 28, 2026 — Tejvir Pandher has announced his campaign for election…
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Shirley Wilson reflects on decades of service to Abbotsford
When Shirley Wilson was first elected as a school trustee in 2005, she never expected to find herself beginning what would span more than two decades of service to the…
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Skully White Announces Campaign for Abbotsford City Council
ABBOTSFORD, BC — Local business owner and community advocate Skully White is running for Abbotsford City Council in the 2026 municipal election. White is the owner of lullys food experience…
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Tanya Coghill announces candidacy for Abbotsford School Trustee
Tanya Coghill, a mentor and support for school parent councils across the city, is running for trustee in the upcoming election. Passionate about what goes on in our schools, and…
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Local Community Leader and Father of Four, Amritpal Mand, Announces Candidacy for School Trustee
ABBOTSFORD, BC – Dedicated community advocate and father of four, Amritpal Mand, has officially announced his candidacy for School Trustee in the upcoming October 2026 election. Running on a platform…
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Jag Sidhu – A Local Voice Focused on Affordability, Growth, and Community Safety
Long-time Abbotsford resident and respected real estate professional Jag Sidhu has officially announced his campaign for a seat on Abbotsford City Council, bringing with him nearly two decades of local […]
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Amrik Narang, Prominent Abbotsford Lawyer, Launches Council Bid with Endorsements from Michael de Jong and MP Brad Vis
Abbotsford’s municipal race gained significant momentum Sunday as approximately 350 supporters filled Gians Banquet Hall for Amrik Narang’s official campaign launch. The energy in the room was palpable as Amrik […]
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Tanya Coghill Bio
Tanya Coghill Candidate for Abbotsford School Board Trustee Tanya Coghill, was born and raised in Abbotsford, has been married for thirty years and is a mother of two. In her…
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Raj Patara Bio
Raj Patara Candidate for Abbotsford School Board Trustee Raj Patara is a dedicated community leader, parent, volunteer, and advocate who has proudly called Abbotsford home for the past 15 years.…
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Movement Matters: Helping Kids Thrive This School Year
Back-to-school season often means getting children back into routines — earlier bedtimes, packed lunches, homework, reading and busy schedules. But there is another important part of a healthy school routine […]
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Back to School, Back to Healthy Habits: 7 Tips for Parents
Back-to-school season gets busy quickly. Between school supplies, lunches, new schedules and after-school activities, health can easily fall to the bottom of the list. Here are seven simple thingsparents can […]
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Solve clues, tackle wacky tasks, and explore your city’s uncovered gems to create a fun, unique experience for your team bonding event. Your creative, nontraditional scavenger hunt begins at a scenic spot that’s a local favorite.
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Abbotsford Welcomes Newcomers at 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration
Residents and newcomers from across Abbotsford gathered on September 14th to celebrate the community’s diversity and inclusion at the 4th Annual Welcome Day Celebration, hosted by Archway Community Services in […]
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Smiles Through Seva Foundation to Host “Unmasking Futures” Gala in Support of Local Youth. Presented by Ridgecrest Dairies
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — September 2026 — The Smiles Through Seva Foundation is preparing to welcome the community to its 4th Annual Gala, “Unmasking Futures,” presented by Ridgecrest Dairies, on September 19, 2026, […]
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Kriti, Ranveer, Shruti, Yami & Abhishek — Latest in Bollywood
KRITI’S NEXT STOP Actress Kriti Sanon has expressed her desire to headline a female superhero film, revealing that action and larger-than-life characters are among the roles she would like to […]
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Shehnaaz, Nana, Vedika, SRK and Radhika — Latest in Bollywood
Shehnaaz draws line Actress Shehnaaz Gill has spoken about how she deals with co-stars who may feel insecure around her, making it clear that she prefers to keep such equations […]
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Vedika, Triptii, Ayushmann, Sharvari’s, Sam — Latest in Bollywod
Vedika’s on-set comfort Actress Vedika Pinto, who shared screen space with Vikrant Massey in Musafir Café, has opened up about her experience of working with the actor. Recalling their time […]
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Shehnaaz, Aditi, Tiger, Rekha & Mallika— Latest in Bollywod
Tiger Shehnaaz fights for her worth Actor Shehnaaz Gill has candidly spoken about the realities of navigating the entertainment industry, revealing that she once worked on projects without charging a […]
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Rashmika, Vikrant, Kajal, Priyanka and Aamir — Latest in Bollywod
Rashmika’s unordinary moment From making a mark in the South film industry to becoming one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable pan-India stars, Rashmika Mandanna believes her career has been shaped […]
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Kriti, Adivi, Sai, Avika and rapper Badshah —Latest in Bollywood
Kriti eyes roles with grey shades Actor Kriti Sanon has revealed that she wants to move beyond conventional roles and explore psychologically complex characters, saying she is eager to play […]
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Latest in Bollywood
Anil was not part of Ek Do Teen song Veteran actor Anil Kapoor once revealed that he was not initially supposed to be a part of the iconic Ek Do […]
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Latest in Bollywood
Ranveer, FWICE end standoff The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) said it has withdrawn the non cooperative directive issued against Ranveer Singh over his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s […]
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Palak bracing up for tough roles
Actress Palak Tiwari seems to have become more particular about the projects that she plans to opt for. The actress who made her Bollywood debut with Kisi Ka Bhai, Kisi […]
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Kiara slams toxic rumours
KGF star Yash’s upcoming gangster drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups may have faced multiple delays, but it continues to generate buzz. The latest chatter around the film directed […]
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Harshvardhan’s fitness routine
Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane, who is gearing up for his next Force 3, shared a sneak-peek into his fitness routine as he talked about getting “Vit D from Sunlight, Vit […]
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Dhurandhar 3 on cards!
The universe of Dhurandhar may be far from over. After the massive success of both Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, co-producer Jyoti Deshpande has hinted that fans can […]
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SAIEE EYES EVOLUTION
Actress Saiee Manjrekar says she intends to evolve steadily as a performer while making thoughtful choices that help her long-term career rather than chasing trends. Saiee spoke about her approach […]
