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UBC interim president Martha Piper and Okanagan College president Jim Hamilton shared the stage to talk about the impact of post-secondary institutions on the Okanagan, at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday..
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Ten years ago, just before her retirement as the 11th president of UBC, Martha Piper spoke to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. For 25 minutes, she expounded on the great things she expected to happen here as a result of the university opening its new campus in the city. Looking back a decade later, Piper says she was not optimistic enough. Speaking to the Chamber again on Thursday—now as interim UBC president after being brought back for one year while the university seeks a replacement for Arvind Gupta who quit as president in 2015—Piper said in 2005 she had no idea how successful UBC Okanagan, as it became known, would be. “I did not anticipate the
welcome UBC would get in the Okanagan,” she said. “Community ownership of the (UBCO) campus has been stunning.” Speaking to the Kelowna Capital News later, Piper credited support from all parts of the community, including local government, business and the public, for the success of UBCO in its first 10 years. During her remarks at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Piper said the success of the university here can be seen in four very tangible ways: • a $400 million doubling of the size of the campus including buildings and infrastructure • a tripling of the actual floor space available on campus • a quintupling of the number of student residences and • an increase in student numbers to 8,400 now compared
with 3,500 in 2005. On top of that, UBCO has seen its research budget grow to $18 million from $7 million. Piper said she is “always surprised” by the quality of the students and faculty here, noting one Kelowna student was recently awarded a prestigious internship at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, an international leading research organization and operator of the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. In another move, a highly regarded professor who specializes in the study of soils was lured away from McGill University in Montreal to take a position at UBCO. “His work could have taken him anywhere in the world,” said Piper. “But he chose to come here.” Piper, who as UBC president in 2004 chaired the B.C. Progress Board that recommended UBC or
SFU expand into the B.C. Interior, said she believes the replacement of Okanagan University College in Kelowna has helped UBC as a whole not only garner more international attention but has also helped it recruit high-level faculty both here and at the larger Vancouver campus. In a recent listing of the top 800 universities in the world, UBC was ranked 34th and in North America, it is ranked sixth among public universities, just a point behind the University of Washington. “We are really, really good,” said Piper. “But let’s be honest, we could be better.” She said she expects the university will get better here over the next 10 years, working with the community and with Okanagan College. Jim Hamilton, president of
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Kelowna’s hosting of, and participation in, the International Children’s Games was celebrated Wednesday at a ceremony in Stuart Park. Representatives of local teams dating back to 2011 when Kelowna hosted the winter version of the games were on hand, including young athletes who just returned from the Children’s Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria. Members of the Kelowna team that will head to the summer version of the Children’s Games in New Taipei City in July also participated.
Kelowna mom combats ‘fast fashion’ with 180-day challenge Kevin Parnell kparnell@kelownacapnews.com
In an effort to publicize the negatives of what’s known as fast fashion and to also raise money for a pair of worthy causes, a Kelowna woman has embarked on a campaign to wear the same dress for 180 days. Ingrid Uhrich, 44, began wearing the dress, either as her main clothing or as an accessory, on Jan. 1 as a fashion experiment, raising awareness of fashion sustainability while raising money for a Kelowna school as well as a school in Haiti. “Fast-fashion is a concept where companies bring in new lines every two to three weeks instead of the longer time periods that it used to be,” she said. “They are producing more and it ends up being cheap quality and you end up throwing it out after a few
well as the economic washes.” and cultural factors of Considered a the whole process. disruptive innovation, Having worked in fast fashion is a trend the fashion industry in the clothing industry for the past 20 years, that sees companies Uhrich is passionate moving products from a about returning designer’s table to retail to a more holistic stores with the fastest approach to making, turnaround and lowest buying and selling price possible. clothing. Consumers are able So as of January, to purchase items at low the Kelowna mom cost, but according to kicked off her 180Uhrich, the true cost is day challenge to to the environment as wear the same garments end up in the dress with the help landfill as they fall apart of accessories and just as quickly as they other pieces in her arrive in stores. existing wardrobe, Fashion sustainability, Ingrid Uhrich making things herself she said, promotes or wearing donated a slower pace to the items that meet the criteria of cycle, being mindful of resources as
sustainability. “I want people to be more conscious and to go back to the values of quality and longevity in your clothing,” she said. “We have to think about where this item came from and be more conscious in our purchases. “I don’t want people to stop purchasing but there is a trend that if it falls apart or the button comes loose, I’ll just get another one. “There isn’t a lot of people who repair their clothing any more. We’re just filling our landfills.” Fast fashion retailers bring in clothing and don’t replenish it when it’s gone, instead moving on to the next style, forcing consumers to buy new styles and move quickly from item to item to keep up with fashion trends. It’s thrown stock prices for many established fashion companies for a
loop as consumers gobble up the less expensive garments trying to save money. Observers say the trend is likely here to stay and so Uhrich feels it’s up to the consumer to balance the scales between cost and sustainability. “The better quality the garment, the longer it will last and you’re not going to have to replace it as quickly,” she said. “I’m hoping to have people think about something they have never put any thought into, just to look at things with a broader perspective.” Along with her goals to raise awareness, Uhrich has also started a GoFundMe web site to raise money for the local school as well as the school in Haiti. A mother of three, two of her children attend St. Joseph’s school, a private school which is raising money
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Important steward of Kelowna’s environmental legacy passes away Sawyer Klassen sawyer.klassen@kelownacapnews.com
Although Brenda Thomson has passed on from this world, her contributions to Kelowna will leave a lasting legacy. In 1990, the City of Kelowna purchased land from the Thomson family, who own a farm on Gordon Drive, and created the Mission sports field facilities which includes the Capital News Centre and H2O aquatic centre. However, in order to have the land removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, the surrounding lands had to be drained to make them productive farmland to replace what was lost. That land covered Thomson Brook, and Brenda Thomson for one couldn’t watch more valley-bottom wildlife habitat be destroyed. With a vision of preserving that land in mind, Thomson, along
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with her husband and brother-in-law, donated the property to the city and, with the assistance of Central Okanagan Land Trust, Thomson Marsh was born. “One of the most important things about it is that it was the very first of that kind
of contribution to the environment side of things from a citizen,” Central Okanagan Land Trust executive director Wayne Wilson said. “To be the first is important, that land was donated and COLT has a covenant on that property, so we work in a partnership with the municipality to ensure the environmental values are maintained.” Today, two hectares acts as a buffer between the sports park and the working Thomson farm, serving as a wetland the runoff can drain into and providing a natural marsh habitat for wildlife.
In addition to establishing Thomson Marsh, Wilson said she will be remembered for much more in the community. “Her impact was bigger than COLT. She was a life member of the Central Okanagan Naturalists Club. She was important in the establishment of the Mission Creek Greenway and the Friends of Mission Creek. “Her interest went far beyond COLT. That’s what I think was really important, that her work was quite extensive.” Thomson passed away on Jan. 21 at the age of 83.
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Going through her teenage years, Jayme Metzger was a selfdescribed loner. She didn’t fit in with the popular crowd at school and thought maybe it was something about herself that had her on the outside looking in at the more popular kids. She was 14 when she first started to struggle with an eating disorder, a mixture of bulimia and anorexia that had her trying to restrict the food that she ate and purge it from her system when she did indulge. “A lot of it was definitely body image and not necessarily being happy with the way I looked,” Metzger said this week, now a 28-yearold woman in recovery for about four years. “It’s a vulnerable time for a lot of people. You’re at an awkward age when a lot of people are into image and beauty and fashion. I
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didn’t feel like I fit in with certain crowds so part of it was trying to change a little bit of who I was, trying to fit in, trying to feel normal.” She also suffered from anxiety and along with the eating disorders came guilt and shame that made it hard to talk to anyone about it. The result was a childhood that saw her navigate through some tough years on her own. “I suffered in silence for many years not really knowing who to talk to and feeling a lot of shame and guilt,” she said. “I also lived with anxiety and I think that’s been a
big part of it. Having the feeling of being nervous or fearful and with that, feeling out of control. I was never overweight growing up but I always felt and thought that I was and those thoughts continued to get more harmful as I got older and had troubles fitting in and identifying with my peers. I never saw myself the same way that others did, and never believed people when they would give a compliment.” Attending college in Edmonton, Metzger finally had the courage to speak to a counsellor about it after one of her teachers noticed she was struggling. But it wasn’t until she moved to Kelowna at the age of 22 and started working at Crossroads when she was finally able to talk to a counsellor who specialized in eating disorders. Finally opening up about it to someone who understood, the grip of the disorders started to loosen.
“Being able to really talk about it for the first time…there was no judgment,” she said. “I was able to get some more understanding around it. One of the things that I got the chance to realize was it wasn’t about the food. There was so much underneath the disorder and it was those emotions that she was able to help me with.” Now Metzger has truly come full circle with the disease. Her career has taken her to a post with Canadian Mental Health and part of her job has her facilitating an eating disorder support group that meets on the first and third Thursday of each month. Now she is the one who is able to listen and provide help without judgment. And the fact she struggled herself is helping others in the support group share their feelings. “I think it does help just having someone on the
other side that you can share your story with,” she said. “It can be a very lonely feeling. But to share your story and look around and see people nodding, you can tell you’re not alone. It might not be the same story but some of the feelings are the same. I’ve been in recovery for about four years now but even with recovery, it’s never something that fully goes away. The thoughts and emotions can still be there but I can deal with them a lot better now. I don’t go back into the destructive patterns. I’m more aware of it and because I’m comfortable talking about it, the shame and guilt and fear isn’t there as much. If I do get triggered or have a bad day, I’m more likely to talk about it and that’s going to stop it more quickly.” If you’re interested in the Canadian Mental Health eating disorder support group, e-mail Jayme Metzger at jayme. metzger@cmhc.bc.ca.
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The City of Kelowna wants to know what you think of its pedestrian and bicycle master plan. The plan outlines a strategic approach to providing hundreds of kilometres more of walking and cycling sidewalks, trails, paths and multi-use “active” transportation corridors in the city between now and 2030. But while the plan includes work that could cost as much as $267 million, current funding levels will only allow a little more than one-third of that amount to be spent. As a result, the city has highlighted a number of priority areas for both its pedestrian and cycle networks, which will be built first. According to Moudud Hasan, transportation and mobility manager for the city, there are already three programs in place to provide additions to its bicycle, sidewalk and active transportation corridor networks. Those programs will take their cue from the pedestrian and bicycle master plan once it is finalized and put in place. City hall,fallowing the growing trend worldwide, is putting more of an emphasis on non-mortorized, or active, transportation and says walking and cycling infrastructure are key components in the goal. “Aspiring to be a community that is compact and walkable is our priority, where the natural environment is protected and where walking paths and cycling routes connect destinations throughout the city,” said Hasan. “This plan identifies infrastructure, bylaw and policy measures to promote increased walking and cycling in Kelowna in a safe manner.”
While the original plan identified $267 million worth of work but current funding levels will only allow $90 million to be spent over the next 15 years, the city is hopeful it can bolster the budget with federal and/or provincial grants. The city has been successful in the past, securing $100,000 of provincial money for the recent Ethel Street active transportation corridor work and $360,000 last year for similar work on Lakeshore Drive. Both grants came from the province’s Bike B.C. fund. The city’s goal is to have 25 per cent of all trips of less than five kilometres made in the city by foot or bike by 2035. Currently, the number is estimated at 11 per cent. City residents are invited to review the city’s pedestrian and bicycle master plan and the proposed active transportation network and steps for implementation and give their feedback at two upcoming open houses. City staff will be on hand at both open houses to answer questions regarding the plan and provide an opportunity for input. The open houses are scheduled for: • Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Parkinson Recreation Centre Foyer, 1800 Parkinson Way • Thursday, Feb. 4 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Okanagan College Student Services Building on the OC campus, 1000 KLO Rd. Residents unable to attend can also provide feedback through an online survey at kelowna.ca/onthemove and input received will be considered for incorporation in the final report.Online input closes Sunday, Feb. 7. The final plan will be reviewed for adoption by city council this spring.
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West Kelowna residents living near Vineyard Park will have a chance to give their input on planned upgrades to the park. The city will be holding an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 3, to hear from residents what they would like to see done to the park. The purpose is to brainstorm and generate as many ideas as possible, and then see which ones are the most popular. From there, city staff will design plans for the park within the $170,000 budget. The improvements are scheduled to take place this year, with construction likely beginning in summer or early fall. The open house will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Visitor’s Centre at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.
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The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra registered a modest surplus of $3,043 for the 2014-15 season. This, despite ticket sales being slightly lower than the record high turnstile numbers recorded for the
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Regional Board Highlights – January 2016 Proposed Regional Trails Program
The Regional Board has received a proposal from the Central Okanagan Trails Alliance representing 15 non-profit recreational trail organizations asking the Regional District to consider coordinating and managing the extensive trail network throughout the region. Parks Services staff will prepare a report for Board consideration on the proposed scope of work and costs of a feasibility study.
Fire Services Review
The Regional Board has given support in principle to the 23 recommendations outlined in an independent review of RDCO Fire Services. The Board sees the recommendations as positive steps forward for the four paid-on-call fire services and their dedicated volunteers within the Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside and Wilson’s Landing communities. Most of the recommendations focus on continued coordination and administrative support by the Regional District to standardize bylaws, operating guidelines and policies providing increased consistency across the departments while creating opportunities for financial efficiencies through the effective coordination and management of training, purchasing and operations. The Board has asked staff to present a report outlining the implications and possible action for each of the recommendations.
Service Reviews
The Regional Board has received reports following scheduled reviews of eleven separate services and supports the continued delivery model for the following regional and sub-regional services: Solid Waste Collection, Crime Stoppers, Crime Prevention, False Alarm Reduction and Victim Services. The two Electoral Area Directors support continued service delivery in their areas for Business Licensing, Unsightly Premises and Okanagan Regional Library (while staff pursues fair proration of funding requisitions). The two Directors will meet with the Chief Administrative Officer to discuss service delivery options for Noise Control, Building Inspection and Fire Prevention.
Next Regional Board Meetings • Thursday, February 11th – following 8:30am Governance and Services Committee meeting • Monday, February 22nd – 7:00 pm • Thursday, February 25th – 8:30 am – Preliminary 2016-2020 Financial Plan review – opportunity for public comments and input.
Family Day Holiday Closures All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road will be closed Monday, February 8th for BC Family Day. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250868-5299. We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am Tuesday, February 9th. During the holiday, regular curbside garbage/recycling collection will continue and the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will also be open its normal hours. The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) in Mission Creek Regional Park will be closed on the holiday Monday.
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Drive on to find new blood donors Canadian Blood Services is asking people to make regular blood donation a goal in 2016. Finding new O-negative donors in particular is a key challenge every year, since the demand for this blood type is much higher than its natural occurrence in the general public. While all blood types help patients, O-negative blood is in particular demand by hospitals because it is the only type compatible with all other blood types. O-negative blood is used in the most critical situations—for neonates; patients with compromised immune systems; and for trauma victims. When seconds count, someone’s life is on the line, and there’s no time to check blood type, hospital patients in an emergency situation can all receive O-negative blood. Across the country, an estimated seven per cent of Canadians have O-negative blood, but this blood type represents close to 12 per cent of all units sent to hospitals. Only about 41,000 of our current 410,000 active donors are
Ramada Hotel employees donating to support the hospitality industry blood drive at the Kelowna Blood Donor clinic. They challenged other hospitality businesses to roll up their sleeves before the end of February. Maxine DeHart with Stan Martindale, Larry Tuovila and Mike Isaac each pitched in. To book an appointment to donate, or for more information call Gayle Voyer at 250-979-8053 or email Gayle.voyer@blood.ca. O-negative. Canadian Blood Services is striving to increase the existing pool of O-negative donors to 50,000. If you know your blood type is O-negative, book an appointment to donate as soon as possible at blood.ca. Chances are someone in your family also has O-negative blood. Encourage them to book with you. Those who are unsure what their blood type
is and want to help can book an appointment to donate blood, and you’ll receive a donor card confirming your blood type in the mail after your donation. Alternatively, you can attend a ‘What’s Your Type’ event hosted by Canadian Blood Services. You can find an event near you by visiting blood. ca. Also stay tuned for a fun new peer-to-peer initiative rolling out in February that Canadian
Blood Services hopes will inspire and challenge more Canadians to donate blood and give life. To be eligible to donate you must be at least 17 years of age, in general good health and feeling well on the day of your donation. Individuals are encouraged to bring a friend or family member to donate with them and to please remember to make another appointment to donate.
Kelowna area residents can donate blood at: • Kelowna Blood Donor Clinic, 103-1865 Dilworth Dr., which is open Mondays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and alternating Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To discover all the ways you can help save a life and to book an appointment, download the GiveBlood app or visit blood.ca.
University’s impact felt by Okanagan College UBCO FROM A1 Okanagan College, took to the stage with Piper following her comments to the chamber and talked about the future of postsecondary education in the valley. He said like UBCO, OC has a very high number of its graduates stay in the valley after graduation. In UBCO’s case, while 30 per cent of its students currently come from the Okanagan, 60 per cent of its graduates stay here Martha Piper after they graduate. In Okanagan College’s case, the numbers are even higher. Hamilton said that bodes well for the future of the region and he sees the relationship between the university and the college only growing stronger in future. So, with a college that has seen its own student numbers rise dramatically in the last 10 years— it reached its five-year projection after the first two years following UBC’s arrival and has outpaced the government’s annual enrolment projections every year since—coupled with UBC’s ambitious master plan for growth at the Kelowna campus over the next 20 years, advanced education appears to be a growth industry here. “The future of UBCO is bright and strong,” said Piper. “And that’s someth ing you can take to the bank.”
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B.C. throws more money at Kelowna’s joke HOV lanes Open letter to Murray Tekano, senior project director, B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure):
LETTER OF THE WEEK I just read that this government has installed 13 HOV signs at a cost of $91,000! What a waste of taxpayers’ money.
Resistant bugs Bed bugs in the U.S. have developed resistance to neonicotinoids— insecticides widely used to control them. bbc.com/news/science
Gotcha Tougher than chess, a Google program has won the Chinese board game Go 5-0 over human European champ. bbc.com/news/technology
Jig’s up A British physicist has developed an equation to figure out how long it will be before a given conspiracy between people will unravel. bbc.com/news/science
Tricky HIV Strains of HIV are becoming resistant to an antiretroviral drug commonly used to fight the virus. bbc.com/news/health
The HOV lanes in Kelowna are a joke in the first place. Reducing the times of usage was a great start to removing them completely, or so I thought. Throwing more money at this useless endeavour that is ignored by most of the travelling public is so typical of excess waste of public money by all levels of government. With the cost of everything going up could the government stop wasting money until the economy recovers and we can afford to give you extra money to waste? Right now we need every penny just to pay for the basics. Carol Rogers, Kelowna
Feds weed out marijuana legalization With unlicensed Victoria News marijuana dispensaries popping up in TOM urban areas FLETCHER and thousands of unregulated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use. Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meeting in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent. These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pooling pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying. At the closing news conference in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should be sold.
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Licensed medical growers want exclusive rights to do it by mail, as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regulate. Philpott said the question is “premature” and federal-provincial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force” too. Vancouver descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores setting up near schools. Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that proliferate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispensaries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names.
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B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March. Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell marijuana through the province’s monopoly liquor stores. B.C.’s government liquor store union has also endorsed this idea, forming an unlikely alliance with non-union private stores to get in on the action. “There are public health officials that I’ve talked to who say that the co-location of marijuana and liquor sales is not advisable from a public health perspective,” Lake said. “I think whatever we do it has to be highly regulated, quality control has to be excellent and above all we must protect young people.” Yes, liquor stores check ID. But the notion that marijuana might be sold next to beer and vodka in government stores deserves sober second thought, and serious scientific work of the kind that has shown damage to developing brains from teenage marijuana use.
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Death benefit with some bite To the editor: I went to complete my funeral arrangements the other day. I have concise wishes: One wish is to have my solid gold crowns removed prior to cremation and passed along to my executor. The funeral director informed me they didn’t do that but I could hire a dentist for $1,500 to do it prior to cremation. He also poohed-poohed the actual worth and casually mentioned $200 to $300 at most; not worth the effort. He laughed a bit too hard which got me thinking. My four solid gold molar crowns were done well before the price of gold reached its zenith today and they are substantial.
According to 2014-2015 federal records (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/ sum-som/l01/cst01/demo07a-eng.htm) there were 268,056 deaths in Canada. For arguments sake, say five per cent of those people had one solid gold crown and, using a value of $250, that gives a worth of more than $3,350,700! Each year, every year and increases as deaths increase and the value of gold increases. Extrapolate the B.C. death figure and that annual worth is more than $433,000. Not worth the effort? Indeed. Someone must be harvesting that gold. But who? Today, when one corporation or individual owns and controls a broad swath of like or
varied small and large businesses, maybe one entity is benefiting. Then I started to think about the titanium and other precious metal body components. They are very valuable and there are probably more of them than gold crowns. Again, who benefits from recycling that material after cremation? Do they incinerate, completely leaving nothing to recycle? I provided instructions to my executor and the means to have my crowns removed prior to cremation. My beneficiary can decide how to recycle them as they are the only person entitled to [manage the proceeds of my estate after] my death. Patrick Olenick, West Kelowna
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To the editor: Re: Legal Limbo on Marijuana Laws, Our View Jan. 27 Kelowna Capital News. This recent editorial demonstrated both common sense observations while still showing some lack of understanding this issue. The fact that police enforcement of current marijuana prohibition is problematic, goes without saying. Still, the illogical rationale that the laws on the books should be enforced—until they’re inevitably changed—seems to be alive and well. Is it any
wonder, then, that cannabis advocates are anxious for this election promise to be kept? Unfortunately, the characterization of compassion clubs and dispensaries as being “opportunists” is not accurate, at all. Compassion clubs and dispensaries have been, and remain, in the forefront of the legalization effort. Prior to the ill-thought Harper government system of mail order medicinal marijuana distribution, the federal committee was told, by patients, that their preferred method of
acquiring cannabis was through compassion clubs and dispensaries. Overwhelmingly so. You wonder why dispensaries are flourishing? That’s why. That’s, also, the reason that any distribution system that ignores the patients and dispensaries will fail—it’s that simple. of the Central and South Politicians better start listening. Okanagan / Similkameen
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Liberals move away from ‘Canada’s traditional peacekeeping role’ Open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MP Stephen Fuhr: With the announcement the day after the election of your decision to withdraw Canadian war planes from bombing runs in Iraq and Syria hopes were raised for a reevaluation of Canada’s military priorities. There was talk in some quarters of a “return to Canada’s traditional peacekeeping role” in world affairs. Now we know the planes have not been withdrawn, are still flying and have reportedly even increased their bombing runs. In addition, the Liberal government has said it will go ahead with a $15 billion arms deal with the Saudi government. More troubling, all the major parties in the election reaffirmed their approval of NATO, the nuclear weaponwielding military alliance now expanding to the very borders of Russia, and voiced a commitment to increasing Canada’s $20 billion plus annual military budget. These things do not fit well with the dearlyheld idea of “Canadian peacekeeping.” Canada boasts of strict rules to restrict arms exports to regimes that violate their citizens’ human rights. If the ruthless antidemocratic Saudi regime is not an extreme
violator of human rights who is? We can’t help but wonder if any arms deals have ever been canceled due to Ottawa’s guidelines or if this is just more humanitarian peacekeeping rhetoric. The thought of Canada pouring more arms into that war-ravaged region is not comforting. The larger tragedy is that the private profits flowing to the arms producing giants like General Dynamics may preclude the last hope of human survival. While these corporations amass millions in profits (some of which are used to distort democracy with huge contributions to political campaigns), they generate environmental havoc, create enemies and desperate refugees. They prevent the world’s economic, social and environmental problems from being conquered. So what do we want? For starters: Stop the bombing runs, bring the fighter-bombers home; keep them on the ground and don’t buy any more of them; Cancel the Saudi arms deal, it is illegal from the standpoint of international law and our own legislation; Exit NATO, its aggressive expansion threatens world peace and its nuclear armed stance contravenes the Non-Proliferation Treaty;
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Legalization only logical FLETCHER FROM A10 Of course all of this urban hand-wringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades. The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak.
Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C. For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legalization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca @tomfletcherbc
Slash the military budget, those dollars and the capabilities of our workers should be used to create a fossil fuel-free future not preparing for more wars. When you add the “lost opportunity cost“ (foregoing potential gain from other choices like clean energy development) to military spending, you get a clearer idea of the real cost of militarism. And that’s just the economic equation. The people who desire peace and a future for the planet must use every means necessary to prevent this (last? best?) opportunity from being lost and becoming the epitaph of our species. Mark Haley, member, Kelowna Peace Group
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Genetics looked at for prescription dosages Three Central Okanagan pharmacies have taken part in North America’s first research project that ultimately aims to bring the science of pharmacogenomics to patients using their community pharmacy. Pharmacogenomics uses a person’s genetics to uncover which drugs and in what dosage will work best for them. The project, called “Genomics for Precision Drug Therapy in the Community Pharmacy,” was funded by the BC Pharmacy Association
(BCPhA) and Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) with research being done by a team at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Across the province, 33 community pharmacies recruited 200 volunteer patients to be part of the project. The project set out to position the pharmacist as the health-care provider through which patient genetic information can be acquired, assessed and used to guide drug therapy decisions.
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Catalina Lopez-Correa, vice-president, sectors and Chief Scientific Officer, Genome BC. “This work reflects Genome BC’s ambition to translate the value of genomics to end-users in B.C. and beyond.” In recent years, pharmacogenomics, or using a person’s genetics to tailor their drug treatment, has only been used to treat cancer or rare diseases. However, there are more than 150 medications, ranging from mental health to heart disease to cancer drugs, that are impacted by a patient’s DNA. “We showed that pharmacy can be the gateway to personalized medication in our communities,” said Geraldine Vance, CEO of the BC Pharmacy
Association. “Regardless of the location—urban or rural—patients had a consistent, quality experience with their community pharmacist as it relates to pharmacogenomics.” Along with Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy, Andreen’s Medicine Centre in West Kelowna and Remedy’s Rx in Kelowna participated in the project. Other pharmacies that participated in the project were located in Armstrong, Burnaby, Courtenay, Chetwynd, Cranbrook, Enderby, Fort St. John, Hope, Houston, Kamloops, Keremeos, Penticton, Port Coquitlam, Port McNeill, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria and Williams Lake.
An Central Okanagan self-help group for young adults between the ages of 19 and 40 who are affected by Multiple Sclerosis would like to connect with others in similar situations. The next get-together will be on Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. The group will meet at the food court in Orchard Park Mall, in front of New York Fries. For more information, please call Sherry at 250762-5850 or e-mail sherry.wezner@mssociety. ca.
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Study seeks how to reduce homelessness A recent UBC Okanagan study has determined that children, who age-out of government care, would benefit from ongoing support at age 19 and older to strengthen their foundation as emerging adults. Associate professor Shirley Chau, who teaches in the School of Social Work at the Kelowna campus, has recently completed a study examining youth who leave government care as young adults. Children in care have experienced trauma that often impacts their psychosocial development, says Chau. Still, they are required to leave the care of the state at the age of 19 in spite of often needing further opportunities to enhance the skills necessary to become competent adults. Chau says these young people are required to grow up faster than those who live with their families. “While education and employment continue to be key factors in securing housing, the evidence is pointing
towards additional factors that contribute to youth homelessness,” said Chau, author of the recently published study. The result of Chau’s research, sponsored by Economic and Skills Development Canada, is that youth leaving care would benefit from ongoing support to assist in the transfer of the skills necessary to secure and maintain housing. Chau explains that most young people have access to supports that can provide ongoing coaching or supervision once they leave home. However, those who age-out of government care do not have this critical element available to them; the time, the support, the opportunity to learn and practice the skills until they are ready to be on their own. The study concludes that some youth leaving care struggle with various tasks including how to find or maintain accommodation, understanding rental responsibilities, or navigating legal agreements. “When these problems are compounded, the
It’s common practice for homeless people to use shopping carts for their belongings. A Kelownabased project, involving many community partners including UBC, is working to make carts that offer better storage options for the homeless.
First-year engineering students Ryan Kozak, Erin Kearney, Tyler Ho, George Muson, Emily Simmends and Kaley Wainwright display their ‘personal belongings cart’ design during the recent Applied Science Design Showcase. eventual outcome is financial stress and eventually the street,” said Chau, who adds that while the majority of youth in the study made the transition into adult housing, the experience of the minority is likely to continue if support is not in place. “Young people leaving care should be offered the opportunity to remain in programs designed to assist them,” Chau said. “This would afford them time to master
essential life skills, gain life experiences, and learn more about themselves in order to become capable adults.” Chau’s study was conducted with the participation of a Kelowna not-for-profit The Bridge Youth and Family Services. The study reviewed 20 years of case files (where names were not accessible) as well as inperson interviews of former youth participants some of whom
subsequently experienced homelessness. “Learning to manage life’s responsibilities is daunting for everyone” said Leigh MacLeod, with The Bridge Youth and Family Services. “But it is a monumental task for these young people without the ongoing support of mentors to assist them in practicing the skills and building the social networks necessary for a competent transition to adulthood.”
“I want this! Can I have it? Pleeeease!” If you’re a parent, no doubt you’ve heard this many times from your kids. How you respond to those requests and what you teach your children about money as a result will impact them for the rest of their life. Money skills are important life skills. The more you teach them at a young age, the better equipped they will be to make smart money decisions. In celebration of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27, here are some tips from Prospera Credit Union to help you get started: • Make money a regular topic of family conversation. Talk about how you make everyday money decisions and include kids in activities like grocery shopping or budgeting/saving for a family vacation • Start them on the road to financial independence. Ask your financial institution to give your kids a tour and open their very own account • Help your kids understand the difference between wants and needs and explore other ways to get the things they want, such as borrowing/sharing or buying second hand items. Taking time every day to do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically and can help parents improve their skills as well. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as “the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his or her knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society.”
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Cruzeros singer’s birthday bash a magical concert 2 Canadian folk singing icon Valdy once scribed on the back of an album cover, “Music is a vehicle in which one drives around a feeling.” While that expression has bounced around in my head for some three decades, it never hit home as much as last Thursday. Motivated by a last minute invite to a buddy’s birthday party, Tez and I boldly left our quaint little house and four kittens and trundled out into the night. House hermits by nature, we rarely venture forth into the great unknown. However, the
Hodge Podge CHARLIE HODGE allure of some potentially fine music mixed in with fine friends was more than even we could resist. What a great decision. The venue was the small but thoroughly funky Grateful Fed pub and restaurant downtown, and the excuse was the birthday bash of lifelong friend Barry Mathers. Many of you will know him as the lead vocalist
of the popular Canadian roots/ country band The Cruzeros. He now flaunts his talents with the group Dirt Road Opera. The Fed is a tiny pub in every sense with seating for less than 70 people and barely enough room for more than one person to change their mind at the same time. The walls are adorned with album covers and posters of bands from the 1960’s, ‘70s and ‘80s, the service is friendly, and the grub is great (especially the soups). Owners Ryan and
Kamel Abougoush have had a lifelong commitment to supporting local or Canadian music. While there is no permanent stage in The Fed, Ryan regularly pulls aside a table or two and a makeshift (albeit cramped) stage is created. Mathers invited some close friends and a few musical pals to join him on stage for his birthday party. What an evening. I have long suggested that Mathers is one of Canada’s finest song writers, and a singer with a unique and hauntingly amazing voice. He was in his vocal
glory that evening singing many of his tremendous original songs as well as numerous roots or country covers. To the thrill of the small but thankful crowd gathered, Mathers also sang a number of The Eagles’ tunes in tribute to the recently fallen group co-founder Glenn Frey. Adding to the fabulous night was the stunning Rachel Matkin, who like Mathers, has wowed North American audiences for years with her superb singing. Matkin sang harmonies with Mathers on all three award winning albums The Cruzeros produced.
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When the two sing together, the result is heaven-sent harmonies. Several times during the evening the crowd was spellbound by the musical magic coming from the tiny stage. Also performing were the talented Gidd and Betty-Anne Hampton, Chris Stanford, and Donna Mathers. The over-the-top contribution came when former original Cruzeros band member, Curtis Tulman, joined Mathers on stage. During their 25 years together as band mates, the duo of Mathers and Tulman turned many musical heads. Tulman has also been named the Canadian Country Music Association’s Special Instrumentalist of the Year three times for his outstanding harmonica and saxophone playing. We were reminded why that evening. Like wine, Tulman and Mathers simply seem to improve with age. What an honour to be among the friends/fans that night. I have taken in a lot of concert performances over the years, and without question some of the best have evolved from quiet, intimate, spontaneous events such as this one. Full tip of the hat to Ryan and music event partner Andre Wetjen who organize the live music nights at the Fed each week.
Tulman fans will have an opportunity to hear his guitar, harmonica, sax and vocal skills again next Thursday, Feb.4, back at The Fed. Tulman will be joined on stage by another Cruzeros bandmate and long-time musical pal Gary Smyth. A tremendous guitarist, Smyth has recently released his own CD of original songs and continues to play guitar with other acts. I can guarantee another great evening of music with those two on stage together. ••• I have received a number of comments from people wondering why I have not responded to some nasty shots written last week by Daily Courier scribe Ron Seymour regarding myself and other city councillors. While serving on council, Kelowna Capital News managing editor Barry Gerding has asked me to not write about council issues in my column because it is unfair to the other council members who don’t have the same platform to express their opinions. But for the record, while I really don’t give a rat’s behind what Seymour thinks or writes about me, I do believe he was over the top in his mean-spirited comments regarding fellow councillor and Kelowna Capital News columnist Maxine DeHart.
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Do we throw the baby out with the bath water? Hell no! How about a gender inclusive group: “100 beautiful human beings who give back.” Yes, you could come up with a much better name but the idea remains sound. Thank you, Kent Molgat, for taking it hard on the chin for gender equality in our community. With this column, I’m sure to join you in the ‘doghouse’ of public opinion, and I’ll accept T:1.31” that. paul@hlaw.ca
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Have you heard Achieving of Kent Molgat? He is the CTV Justice journalist who recently broadcast PAUL a story about the HERGOTT alleged systemic discrimination of There’s a touch of a an incredible local recruiting advantage. charitable group: 100 Premier Christy Men Who Give a Damn. Clark being a notable Systemic exception, the majority discrimination? The of influential people in background behind our community happen this starts with the 100 to be men, and men tend Women Who Care which to have more money to was first initiated in throw around. Jackson, Mich., in 2008. An Oct. 9, 2015, Globe The first one-hour and Mail article notes: meeting of that group “Canadian women still raised $10,000 to buy 300 new baby cribs for an take home on average 73 cents for every dollar men organization in their city. earn, even as educational Sister chapters have since attainment has surpassed popped up all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. their male counterparts.” Encouraging strides The men’s version have been made towards started in Halifax in 2014 gender equality, but it’s after the founder of indisputable that women the women’s version in continue to face an uphill that city presented this challenge to her husband: battle. Women have been “I bet you couldn’t find well prepared for the five men who care.” challenge, though; The Kelowna women’s fighting uphill every step version was spawned July of the way for the right 8, 2014. At the inaugural to vote, to break the glass meeting, 60 women ceiling into the corporate attended, each donating world and into the world $50 to raise $3,000 for a of politics. women’s shelter. That continual uphill The inaugural meeting slope is what is called of the Kelowna men’s systemic discrimination. version was in August, And yes, of course 2015. With a higher this incredible men’s 100 individual donation group is perpetuating it. amount of $100 and But I feel certain that 200 people attending, every one of the men who that first meeting are throwing $100 on the raised $20,000 for the barrel for charity every Canadian Mental Health three months is doing Association. so out of the altruistic With reportedly now motivation of doing good about 349 members, for our community. a virtual “who’s who” I am willing to bet, of influential men in and bet big, that not one Kelowna, the next of them is intending to meeting on Feb. 2 could perpetuate the systemic raise up to $34,900 to donate to a worthy cause. discrimination of women. That’s why it’s called Men’s 100 group co“systemic.” Preferential founder Brett Millard treatment of men has feels that the media long been woven into the attention “will only help fabric of our society. in the long-term because Unfortunately, it shines a light on the this leads to often positive work being inadvertent preference done.” and entitlement that can Absolutely. And just be addressed only if it is wait to see where this recognized for what it is. battle of the sexes will We learned decades take us. I bet the next ago that we need to take women’s meeting will have even more members active steps to counter it, such as affirmative action. and raise even more Those steps are moving money for a good cause. us, though very slowly, in Or, maybe not. Maybe the right direction. the men’s group has a This men’s group, smidge of an advantage. as well-meaning as Why? (Don’t shoot me, it is, takes us a step ladies!) Because they’re backwards. men.
Scotiabank has donated $10,000 to support the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at Kelowna General Hospital. The d onation is part of Scotiabank’s overall commitment of $50,000 to the APU which offers one of only five specialized programs in B.C. for youth aged 12 to 17 who have complex mental health issues. The unit has served over 800 youth since opening in November 2005, the most common treatments being for depression and anxiety. In the photo (from left) are Rob Edwardsen, Kelowna main Scotiabank branch manager; Jason Waters, district vice-president; Colleen McEwan, APU manager; Dorothy Mills, KGH Foundation board member; Mischa Mueller, senior development officer, KGH Foundation; and Winnie Leong, Scotiabank regional senior vice-president .
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Adam Fricke catches waves at Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Adam and his older brother Justin Fricke, two freshly minted University of Central Florida graduates, are driving across the U.S. in their van for the next year with aims to visit every state.
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ORLANDO, Fla.—The idea, like many ideas often do, emerged out of a long talk over beer in 2014. Justin Fricke and his girlfriend had talked about a cross-country year-long road trip. But after she broke up with him, Justin sat at Happy
Hour, drinking two-forones with his younger brother, Adam, to commiserate. Why couldn’t the brothers go on the trip together instead? They left Jan. 2. Adam, 23, had graduated from the University of Central Florida less than a month earlier with a communications degree, and Justin, 25, quit his
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$35,000-a year job at a bank. “It wasn’t what I loved doing. I didn’t pop out of bed excited to go to work every day,” said Justin, who received his communications degree from UCF in 2012. “Who knows if we’re going to climb back and land a job as quick as we want? Once I figured that was the fear talking to me,
I was able to push it aside.” The two brothers have cooked Spam and eggs for breakfast on the propane stove inside a van they usually park overnight at a Walmart. They go days without showering. But they also feel free—to rock climb, to surf the Atlantic Ocean, to make friends with
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Justin Fricke takes a break from cross-country driving with a stole on Driftwood Beach, Ga. digital and storytelling skills will lead to future employment down the road. The brothers, who grew up in Winter Springs, Fla., use Twitter and Instagram to connect with corporate sponsors for the trip. It won them, among other things, a solar panel for their van and money that was “enough to keep gas
in the tank and food in our bellies,” Justin said, adding they also saved several thousand dollars in two years to finance the trip. They souped up a 2008 Dodge Sprinter van, installing a mattress as comfortable as the ones at sleep away camp, a pump sink, a popup table and a propane stove to cook their Ramen
noodles, Spam and eggs. They acknowledge the space can be tight and perhaps can sometimes feel tighter because they are so different. Justin is more reserved; Adam is the free bird. Like any mother, Annette Fricke worries if her sons are safe. But she also knows people often talk about their dreams of traveling.
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Changes in behaviour are very common in people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Kelowna families can learn practical techniques for living with those changes during a free workshop offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. Understanding Behaviour, part of the Society’s interactive Dementia Dialogues series, takes place Tuesday, Feb. 9, offering practical strategies to deal with the challenges of supporting a person with dementia at home. “Caregivers will discuss some common challenging behaviours to understand why they may occur, and to explore strategies among the group for managing these behaviours,” explained Carly Gronlund, the society’s support and education coordinator for the Central and North Okanagan. The workshop runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, 307-1664 Richter St. in Kelowna. Preregistration is required, by contacting Carly Gronlund at 250-860-0305 or email cgronlund@alzheimerbc.org. For more online information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which affect one in 11 Canadians over the age of 65, see alzheimerbc.org.
The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the 2015 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to support the Talking About Wellness Program. “Our goal is to help children and youth access health and wellness education and supports at young ages,” said Teresa Murray, area director with the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs. “With the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant, the Talking About Wellness Program will enable us to provide preventative and intervention based mental health services directly to children and youth who are living with mental health issues.” The program will increase access to mental health education and supports for children and youth aged 4 to 19 and
Time is now to apply for community grants The Central Okanagan Foundation will this year administer $102,000 in community social development grants on behalf of the City of Kelowna. These grants fund innovative, prevention-oriented programs designed to improve the quality of life for residents in Kelowna. Registered charities and non-profit organizations interested in applying for a community social development grant can visit the City of Kelowna’s website (kelowna.ca/grants) for the application form and supporting information. “These grants are an important source of funding for a number of organizations,” said Louise Roberts, manager of community and neighbourhood services for the City of Kelowna. “The grants help ensure that the community can continue to benefit from the diversity of services, programs and amenities provided by these organizations.” Completed applications are due by 3:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26, and should be dropped off at the Central Okanagan Foundation office, 225-1889 Springfield Rd. Questions can be directed to Cheryl Miller, director of grants and community initiatives for the Central Okanagan Foundation, at 250-861-6160 or email cheryl@centralokanaganfoundation.org.
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The Kelowna Rockets are thankful to be relatively healthy and well-rested as they head into their most demanding stretch of hockey in 2016. The defending WHL will play three games in as many nights—and four in the next five days— beginning Friday night at home against the Portland Winterhawks. Having played just five times over the last two weeks, head coach Brad Ralph said his team is as well equipped as can be expected for the impending challenge. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a 3-in-3 with a full roster, and we’re close to that this weekend,” said Ralph. “We’ve had some nice breaks here over the last while but having said that, it’s never easy playing that much
hockey in such a short span. “By the time you get to that third game, it can get difficult physically,” he added. “It’ll be important to keep our shifts short and play smart.” The only Rockets’ skater sidelined heading into the weekend is forward Tanner Wishnowski who is considered day-to-day (lower body). Goaltender Jackson Whistle (hips, day-to-day) was removed from the WHL’s injury list this week and has resumed skating, but Ralph said the club remains uncertain about date of his return. “We don’t really know,” Ralph said of Whistle’s status as of Thursday. “We’re just taking it day by day.” Michael Herringer has been carrying the load in goal during Whistle’s absence and, should he get the call again Friday,
would be making his 10th consecutive start. “I think he’s progressing very well,” Ralph said of Herringer, who is 6-2-1-0 since taking over the reins on Jan. 1. “It’s an adjustment when you become the No. 1 guy and he’s handled it well.” The Rockets (33-11-30) are riding a four-game winning streak heading into Friday’s tilt with Portland. And while perhaps not as formidable as those Winterhawk teams of the recent past, Ralph said Portland is still a very capable hockey club. “They’ve got a wellbalanced team, right from their forwards to the back end,” he said of the ‘Hawks. “One thing they do well is have their defence jump up in the rush, so we’ll need to do a good job of managing pucks.” Forward Rodney
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Defenceman Joe Gatenby and the Kelowna Rockets will battle Brett Clayton and the Portland Winterhawks in WHL action Friday night at Prospera Place. Southam will make his debut as the team’s captain on Friday night. The 19-year-old from Saskatoon was appointed the Rockets’ official leader
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Kelowna’s Zakala to join Canadian elite swim team Kelowna AquaJets’ veteran Josh Zakala is about to take the next big step in his swimming career by joining Canada’s elite team at the High Performance Centre in Victoria. Zakala, 17, will move to the B.C. capital on Feb. 1 to train under head coach Ryan Mallette, who currently coaches Canada’s best distance swimmer, two-time Olympic medalist, Ryan Cochrane. Josh will travel with the national team to Florida in
March in preparation for the 2016 Olympic trials in Toronto this April. Since 2008, Zakala has represented the AquaJets locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. “Josh has been a dedicated, passionate, and determined member of our team,” says Gary Desrosier, Kelowna AquaJets Board President. “Josh holds an unprecedented 87 club records, has been the recipient of many club awards including
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a top fundraiser and team leader.” Local highlights include being a four-time, topthree finisher in the Across the Lake Swim, including claiming the overall title in 2014. Zakala was a finalist for the Civic Award for Male Athlete of the Year in 2013, and won the Pacific Sport Okanagan Athletic Excellence award that same year. He holds the provincial 400m Individual Medley record in the 13-14 age group and, last summer,
he brought home five gold, six silver and one bronze medal from the Western Canada Summer Games. Nationally, Zakala has defended his Canadian Age Group 5 km Open Water title for the past five years and has been selected to several Junior National Teams, which has taken him across Canada and the U.S. to compete. Zakala has also enjoyed success across the globe, competing in the 2011 International
September. “I was blessed to have Peter Wilkins as my coach for the past five years and Emil Dimitrov for the first half of this season, as they both have taught me valuable lessons in and out of the pool,” says Zakala. “I’d like to thank everyone part of the KAJ family, as the pool has become almost like a second home to me. Without the support and encouragement, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Children’s Games in Scotland, finishing 13th overall against the world’s best at the 2014 FINA Junior World Open Water Swimming Championships in Hungary, and being selected to the 2015 Canadian Youth Tour Team competing in Sydney, Australia. Josh’s high standards and drive to be the best stretch far beyond the pool. With a 4.0 GPA, Josh plans on entering first year engineering at University of Victoria in
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Eleven athletes from the B.C. Interior will be
getting a respite from the midwinter blahs this weekend with a trip to the Golden State. The Kelowna Heat U18
Chloe
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The 17-year-old equestrian rider from Kelowna recently headed to West Palm Beach, Florida to further her career as a Hunter Jumper competitor. Lane plans to spend the next three months training with a Virginia-based horse barn, while the B.C. circuit is down for the winter. Her coach in Kelowna, Bill Ulmer, calls Chloe Lane “…a highly self-motivated ambitious rider with huge talent.”
girls’ fastball squad is heading to Ventura, CA to compete in the 10th annual Tourney By the Sea. In addition to playing a minimum of four games against elite competition, the Heat will use the trip as a bonding experience. Fewer than half the girls on the Kelownabased team have played together in the past. “It helps to break up the tedious winter practises the girls have,” said Heat assistant coach Darren Bennett. “It’s also chance to get together and bond, to get to know each other better. “We anticipate a pretty high-level tournament,” he added, “so that will be good for them, too.” The Heat draws most of its players from within the Okanagan, with two others to commute this season from the Kootenays and the
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U18 Heat in Golden State for Tourney By the Sea
Coach Byron Miki talks to members of the Kelowna U18 Heat at a team practise last weekend at Heritage Christian School. Shuswap. In 2015, Kelowna finished fourth at the U18 provincials, then went on to win a silver medal at the Western Canadian championship
in Lloydminster, AB. And like last season, most of the Heat’s competition leading up to provincials will come from playing in the Okanagan women’s fastball league,
with the majority of the games at Kings Stadium. Five players on 2016 Heat hail from Kelowna: Shayla Tyerman, Danielle Knopf, Sara Miki,
Carleigh Maniago and Racquel Bennett. The rest of the Heat are Tatiana Brazinha, Madison Foster and Katie Huston from Penticton, Emma Wilton (Vernon), Candice Vuong (Armstrong), Gina Selfe (Sicamous), Jaedyn Foley (Summerland) and Danya Truscott-Plitt (Cranbrook). The coaches are Boyd Tyerman, Byron Miki and Darren Bennett. Meanwhile, the U18 Heat will be taking part in one of a record eight tournaments the Kelowna Minor Fastball Society will be hosting this summer. Close to 140 teams are expected to visit High Noon Park for tourneys this summer. In addition, registration for the 2016 season for the U8 to U18 age groups, is now open at kelownafastball.ca @capnewsports
BCHL HOCKEY
Warriors roadtrip this weekend Moving ever close to clinching a BCHL playoff berth, the West Kelowna Warriors will head out on the road this weekend for three games in as many nights. The Warriors will open in Cowichan Valley on Friday, followed by a visit to Powell River on Saturday, before closing out the weekend tour on Sunday night in Chilliwack. The Warriors will play their next seven games away from home. West Kelowna (2716-2-1) is currently in
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second spot in the Interior Division, two points up on Salmon Arm and 14 clear of the Vernon Vipers. With Trail in fifth place, 17 points back, any combination of Warriors wins and Smoke Eaters losses equalling three would send West Kelowna to the postseason. The Warriors took a step in that direction with a decisive 8-1 win over Trail on Tuesday night at Royal LePage Place. Brett Mennear paced the Warriors attack with two goals and an assist,
while Jake Harrison and Kylar Hope each chipped in with a goal and three assists. Matthew Greenfield played the first two periods in goal for the Warriors, before Shane Farkas made his BCHL debut in the third period. The 16-year-old, who plays at Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, stopped all 17 shots he faced over the final 20 minutes. The Warriors won’t be back home until Feb. 12 when they host the Langley Rivermen.
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Ramsay Murray and the Kelowna Owls made the most of home ice to claim their second consecutive Okanagan high school boys’ curling title. The host KSS rink dispatched of Kamloops Westsyde 12-2 in the final game of the valley championship Sunday afternoon at the Kelowna Curling Club. In addition to securing the Okanagan banner, the win earns the Owls a return trip to the B.C. finals this spring in Delta. “It’s a big deal for us, we’re really happy to be going back to provincials,” said Murray, the Owls’ skip. “We definitely played better with each game, we kept improving so we’re getting a lot better.” Murray, twin brother Ewan Murray, Logan Miron and Bryan Cresswell dominated the boys’ draw at valleys posting 4-0 record, including an 11-3 win over Sa-Hali (Kamloops) in the semifinal. Murray pointed to
team chemistry as a key to the Owls’ success. “We’re having fun,” Murray said. “Right now we know where we need to go so it’s helping us be focused. We have good team support and we’re helping each other.” As Grade 10 players last spring, the Owls went 2-5 in their first provincial championship appearance. A year older and more experienced, Murray expects his team to be better prepared this time around. “I think our expectations are to
The KSS boys curling team celebrates its second straight Okanagan high school boys title. The Owls are: (left to right) Ramsay Murray, Ewan Murray, Logan Miron, Brian Cresswell and coach John Murray. improve on last year and I think it’s going to
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KSS Owls repeat as valley champs
Megan McGillivray and her KSS girls placed second at the valley finals for the second year in a row.
help us against some of the teams we played,” he said. “I think we can prepare better and we know what to expect.” The KSS rink is coached by John Murray. The B.C. School Sports curling championship is set for March 3 to 5 at the Delta Thistle Curling Club. Meanwhile, Megan McGillivray’s KSS girls’ team finished as the runner-up at the valley finals. Salmon Arm defeated the Owls 8-2 in Sunday’s championship game. The Kelowna rink also features Katelyn
McGillivray, Jenaya Copithorne, Chantal Barrett, and is coached by Bob Harris. The school sponsor for both KSS teams is Lorne Buna. The George Elliot Coyotes, skipped by Abbey Otteson, reached the girls semifinals before losing 10-0 to Salmon Arm.
BCMML HOCKEY
Busy weekend ahead for Ok Rockets The Okanagan Rockets play their first B.C. Major Midget League home game of 2016 tonight when they take on the South Island Royals. Face off at the Capital News Centre is 8 p.m. The teams are playing a make-up game which was postponed earlier in the season. The Rockets will then host the Greater Vancouver Canadians for a doubleheader on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. The Rockets (19-82-0) are locked up in a third-place tie with the Vancouver Northwest Giants. Both teams have
KIJHL HOCKEY
Chiefs battle Coyotes at home The Kelowna Chiefs will take on the divisionleading Osoyoos Coyotes in a KIJHL home-andhome set this weekend. The teams meet tonight at Rutland Arena, with face off at 7 p.m. The rematch is set for Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Sun Bowl in Osoyoos. The Chiefs (21-192-1) are third in the Okanagan Division, 11 points back of secondplace Summerland. The Coyotes are 10 points in front of the Steam. Kelowna won its second straight game on Wednesday, shutting out the Princeton Posse 3-0. Cody Murray stopped 21 shots for his second win as a Chief, while Josh Baird, Jace Woodley and Jaden McNulty scored the goals.
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40 points, but the Rockets have a game in hand. The Valley West Hawks and Cariboo Cougars currently share top spot in the MML, seven points ahead of of the Rockets and Giants. Last weekend, the Rockets swept a pair of games from the Northeast Chiefs at the Richmond Oval.
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sports ____________________________________________________________________ FIGURE SKATING
Gran skates to national silver
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Olivia Gran brought home a silver medal from the Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships held last week in Halifax. The 12-year-old Kelowna Skating Club member placed second in the novice women’s event with a score of 121.84 points. Gran opened with a winning short program, but her total score would be just two points shy of eventual champion, Aurora Cotop, of Toronto. Meanwhile, Gran’s training mate, Emma Bulawka, finished 14th with a score of 95.29 points. At the junior level, Rachel Pettitt and Mckenna Colthorp finished sixth and seventh, respectively, in women’s singles. Pettitt opened with a third place short program and a total points finish of 127.95 points, while Colthorp finished just
Kelowna’s Paige Foster swam three new provincial standard times last weekend at the AquaJets meet at H2O aquatic centre.
Kelowna’s Olivia Gran reached the podium at the Canadian Tire National Figure Skating Championships. behind with 127.82 points. In the junior dance event, Haley Sales and her partner Nikolas Wamsteeker finished in fourth place overall. Their total score of 134.73 would leave them just four points shy of the
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podium. This national championships is the premier figure skating event in Canada, as top skaters from across the country compete for national titles, podium berths, and international team spots.
The home club turned in some promising swims as the Kelowna AquaJets hosted their second meet of the season last weekend at H2O. Eight Jets posted 100 per cent best times at the three-day Snowfest meet which attracted more than 300 swimmers from 13 clubs. Brandon Mullin, Paige Foster, Kaelyn Willms, Olivia Courtenay, Jessica Kim, Omer Kaynak, Cheyanne Gravelle and Noah Semashkewich all bettered their previous times in all the events entered. In his last swim meet as an AquaJet before heading off to Victoria
to train at the High Performance Centre, senior swimmer, Josh Zakala posted six best times in nine events. The meet saw several swimmers achieve new provincial qualifying standards. Leading the way was Paige Foster, 13, with three new AAA times (50, 100 and 200 breast). Jasper Stone, 15, swam two new AAA times in the 100 and 200 breast while Brooklyn Semashkewich, 13, swam two new AAA times in the 100 back and 100 fly. Joey Howorko, 11 swam to his first AAA time in the 50 freestyle. New AA standards were
achieved by Aaron Hong (200 fly, 400IM and 100 back), Erin Epp (400IM), RJ Stone (400IM), Ella Rolleston (100 free), Kaden Madge (50 and 200 free and 200 breast) and Abigail Jerome (50 free and 50 back). Emily Epp and Axana Merckx led the way with five gold medals each. Emily’s came in 400 and 800 free, 50 and 100 breast and 50 fly, while Axana’s came in 200 and 400IM, 50 and 200 back and 200 breast. Molly Hill, in the 100 and 200 fly, and Jasper Stone, in 50 and 100 breast, added to the team’s gold medal haul. In the 13-14 girls’
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200m free relay event, Axana Merckx, Taylor Desrosier, Molly Hill and Brooklyn Semashkewich came away with a gold medal. In the same age category, Axana, Molly and Taylor were joined by Paige Foster and swam to a silver medal finish in the 200 medley relay. Silver medals went to the 12-and-under 200 boys free relay team of RJ Stone, Evan Kohnke, Kaden Madge and Aaron Hong, as well as the 12-and-under girls medley relay team of Erin Epp, Ella Rolleston, Madison Comeau and Cassidy Urban.
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sports ____________________________________________________________________ MEN’S CURLING
ALPINE SKIING
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Kelowna racers found their way to the podium last weekend as Big White hosted the Matrix Western Canada Ski X series. Big White was the first stop is a three-part series of races across the West for athletes ranging from U12 and older. Racing commenced Saturday as mother nature blanketed the track with falling snow but the conditions stayed solid and held up with a little help from the local course crew. This allowed the anxious competitors to complete their races in good spirits and offered some great spectator entertainment. What a difference a day can make, Sunday offered a perfect bluebird race day resulting in some extremely competitive racing for all ages. Results for local Kelowna racers include: • U12 girls—Kiera Swift, 10, had a very strong weekend, standing
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Kiera Swift (left) and Shayna Little made it on to the podium last weekend at the Matrix Western Canada Ski X series at Big White. on the podium twice with a gold and silver, while team mate Shayna Little collected a third on Saturday. • U12 boys—The Big White contingent had a solid showing as Gavin Krebbers managed a silver and a sixth, Benjamin Hare won two third place medals, Johnny Ekinci narrowly missed the podium with a fourth and sixth, and Jordie Plaxton had a sixth and seventh. Finley Cashin had a seventh, then a strong comeback on the final day of racing with a second place finish.
• U14 girls—Hallie Jenkins was consistent all weekend with third place both days, and Jenelle Giebelhaus placed seventh on Saturday. • U14 boys—Adam Fricska was fourth and sixth, while fellow racer Luke McMillan was sixth on Sunday. • U16 girls—Cara Shaw carried away a fourth place on Saturday afternoon. • U16 boys—Quinn Rasmussen landed with a second and fifth on the weekend and RJ Lukinuk closed it out with a sixth on Sunday.
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Racers from Telemark’s senior cross country team have been enjoying their share of success so far this season on both the provincial and national scenes. “We’ve had some great results so far this year,” says Telemark Junior Racers coach Adam Elliot. “And I see a lot of good cohesion building across the team.” Skiers travelled to Canmore Alberta and Sovereign Lake outside of Vernon to compete at NorAm races in December. New team member Eliza-Jane Kitchen was 6th in the sprints in Canmore and 8th in the 10km freestyle race. Gareth Williams won a bronze in sprints and was 4th in 16.5km. David Walker finished 7th in the sprints and 16th in the 16.5 km. Matt Shipley earned a silver in the 6km race, with brother Ben Shipley 4th and Ian Williams, 12th. Michelle Kraetzer was 18th over 6km. Kitchen raced to a bronze over 10km at the Sovereign races. Ian Williams was 3rd over 15km and 4th in the sprints. Ben Shipley came 4th and Ian Williams 8th in sprints. In the 5km race, Shipley skied to silver with Williams 5th.
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Coach Adam Elliot (from left), Eliza-Jane Kitchen, David Walker and Gareth Williams represented the Telemark Nordic Racers at the world junior cross country trials this month in Thunder Bay. Michelle Kraetzer was 14 over 5km. In mid-January, Kitchen, Williams and Walker flew to Thunder Bay to compete in the World Junior trials, with a chance to represent Canada at the World Junior championships in Romania. “It was bitterly cold and windy,” says Elliot. “Kind of a typical Thunder Bay winter.” Indeed, the third race, a skiathalon event that has racers change from classic to skate skiing half way, was cancelled when the
temperature only warmed to -25 with a 10 degree wind chill. Cross Country Canada rules prohibit racing below -20. “It was a shame to go all that way and only race twice,” comments Elliot. “Everyone was looking for revenge in that final race.” Williams was Telemark’s top skier with a 4th place in the 10km classic race. He qualified for Cross Country Ski Canada’s Junior B-Tour Team, which will compete at the German National
Championships in Oberhof, Germany this weekend and the OPA Continental Cup in Campra, Switzerland Feb. 5 to 7. Elliot also says that Kitchen has been a big boost for the team. Kitchen joins Walker and Williams who are training full time, working part-time and going to school part-time at Okanagan College. “Eliza is a is a good role model for everyone,” adds Elliot. “She contributes to a supportive team environment.”
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The Kelowna Judo Club hosted the Okanagan Open last weekend.
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Kelowna Judo Club a welcoming host The Kelowna Judo Club played host to eight clubs from the interior last Saturday for the Okanagan Open Tournament. The Lake Country Judo, Vernon Judo, Salmon Arm Judo, Aberdeen Judo (Kamloops), Revelstoke Judo, Penticton Judo, Kamloops Judo, and Kelowna Judo Club all took home medals from the second annual event which was held at the Pacific Top Team Juijitsu facility. The morning started with a brief half-hour judo clinic for the kids, run by all the coaches of all the clubs, then an explanation of the rules for tournaments, then the matches began. There were three mat areas for fights, with
all competitors getting between two and eight bouts each. “This was, for a lot of the kids, their first ever judo tournament… and there were smiles all around,” said Kelowna Judo Club coach Kathy Hubble. “Everybody did super amazing and showed great judo etiquette and spirit. Kelowna Judo Club would like to thank their sister dojo, Pacific Top Team Juijitsu for lending their facility for the day. “It was a great blending of Okanagan club cooperation and we were all so happy the kids had such a good time.” To find out more about judo, an Olympic sport, or the non-profit Kelowna Judo Club, visit kelownajudo.com
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Latin music singer gets Grammy attention CONCERT Alex Cuba Wednesday, Feb. 3 Rotary Centre for the Arts 353 Bernard Ave. Kelowna Trailblazing CubanCanadian artist Alex Cuba has just earned the second Grammy nomination of his career in the category of Best Latin Pop Album for his latest album, Healer. The honour comes three weeks after Cuba took home the most prestigious award of his career so far—the Latin Grammy for Best SingerSongwriter Album.
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“I feel very proud of this nomination,” Cuba said. “It’s just incredible as well that I am the only independent artist in the category. “To be making music from Smithers and receive this kind of recognition is quite unbelievable. It fills my heart and soul with hope and a sense that anything is possible.” Cuba’s Kelowna concert stop is part of his current Western Canada tour. His band is comprised of two musicians from Smithers who have been playing with Cuba since they were teenagers growing up in the northwest B.C. community—drummer Jake Jenne and bassist Ian Olmstead—along
with Cuban Canadian percussionist Jose Sanchez. Cuba says his latest album embraces parts of his artistic music seldom before showcased— romance, spirituality, and an almost metaphysical message about connecting with what’s important in life. Cuba also plans to take a break from touring later in February to participate as host in a feature-length documentary about emerging music in Cuba. CONCERTS Paperboy & The Messengers Saturday, Jan. 30 Poor Nameless Boy Saturday, Feb. 6 8 p.m. Streaming Cafe 596 Leon Ave. Kelowna It’s not hard to tell once Paperboy and the Messengers get started that this band of gentlemen means business. Touring around Western Canada for the last three years has seen the band share bills with the likes of The New Pornographers, Death Cab for Cutie, Local Natives, Bend Sinister and The Zolas, to name a few. The group’s own musical identity is shaped around playing a fiery brand of soul music mixed with rhythm and blues. Poor Nameless Boy offers offers a different musical direction, pop song melodic hooks coupled with folk-music style lyrics. Poor Nameless Boy is actually the project of Regina-based musician Joel Henderson, who will be releasing his own new album this year called Bravery. CONCERT Adventure Club
The Adventure Club electronic music duo of Leighton James and Christian Srigley. Feb. 4, 2016 Sapphire Nightclub 238 Leon Ave. Kelowna With a hit single “Wonder” already to their credit, the electronic dance music duo Adventure Clubcome to Kelowna in the midst of a cross-Canada tour that began Jan. 8 in Waterloo, Ont. “Its been a dream of ours to do a cross Canada tour, something that we have looked forward to for years now. Expect Maple Syrup and whiskey to be poured simultaneously in mouths across the country,” said Leighton James, one half of the Montreal-based Adventure Club along with Christian Srigley. CONCERT Chris Trapper Thursday, Feb. 9 7:30 p.m. Blind Rooster Berry Farm 3660 Anderson Rd. Kelowna Singer-songwriter Chris Trapper, from Boston, will be performing a house concert in Kelowna.
Trapper’s music has been used in movies and TV shows, including “There’s Something About Mary” and “The Devil Wears Prada.” He has also written music with Great Big Sea which earned him two Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers awards. CONCERT Capilano University Singers Saturday, Feb. 6 4 p.m First United Church corner of Richter and Bernard in downtown Kelowna Presented by the Okanagan Choral Society, the Capilano University Singers is a national and international prizewinning ensemble. The choir has a busy local schedule and also tours annually to communities across B.C., giving concerts and workshops to community and school groups. Tickets available at Mosaic Books in downtown Kelowna or at the door. Students under 18 and accompanied
children admitted free. CONCERT Amnesty International Film Night Friday, Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. Okanagan College Theatre 1000 KLO Rd. Kelowna Kelowna’s Amnesty International group presents the documentary film “Nobelity,” which seeks to find answers to some of the most pressing issues facing humanity by speaking with nine Nobel Laureates from around the world to get their perspectives on how to improve the world where famine and war are among the problems that must be addressed. CONCERT Giant Walk Through Brain presented by Jay Ingram and his band The Free Radicals Saturday, Jan. 30 Kelowna Community Theatre 1435 Water St Jay Ingram, an awardwinning writer and
broadcaster, wants to take you on a scientific, yet musical, tour of the brain. Part science, part art, and part musical, The Giant Walkthrough Brain is a tour of the most complex and fascinating organ in the human body. The original music by the world’s first science band, The Free Radicals, and cutting-edge computer visualization create an immersive, and unprecedented, voyage. Ingram is the onstage tour guide as the audience ventures into the giant virtual brain. UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Health and Social Development will host this free event. While there is no admission charge, seating is limited so anyone interested in attending is asked to register online at giantwalkthroughbrainkelowna.eventbrite.ca THEATRE Kelowna Winter Folk Festival Fireside Sessions Sunday, Jan. 31 1 p.m to 1 a.m. BNA Brewing Co. 1250 Ellis St. Kelowna Warm up with some of the best live music, craft beer and hot tea/cocoa, as BNA Brewing Co. has partnered with various local businesses to take Fireside Sessions to a new level. The folk festival has showcased some of the finest musical talent in the Okanagan in past years, and the entertainment line-up has been expanded this year with other Canadian acts. Ticket are $30/person in advance, available at ONE Board Shop , 2330 Highway 97 North in Kelowna, and Moksha Yoga Kelowna, 2900 Pandosy St. Performers will
include Devon Coyote, JP Maurice, Wild Son, Joshua Smith, The Royal Streets, My Kind of Karma, Tiger Moon, HOT KNOX,River Teeth, Kris Falco,Sally Wallick, Sonder and Romo. CONCERT Living With Lions and Youth Decay Tuesday, Feb. 2 10 p.m. Doc Willoughbys 353 Bernard Ave. Kelowna The two groups are joining musical forces, hopping in a van and taking off with their “Bros of the Snow Tour.” The pair of West Coast power chord bands will start their concert trek across B.C. and the prairie provinces in Kelowna. Though Living with Lions haven’t issued any material since their Some of My Friends Appear Dead to Me 7-inch debut in 2013, offshoot project Youth Decay recently delivered their first album, The Party’s Over. CONCERT Kate Weekes Tuesday, Feb. 9 2-3105 Thacker Dr. 7:30 p.m. West Kelowna The Kelowna Folk Club house concert series continues in 2016 with singer Kate Weekes. She has a unique voice often compared to fellow singer Suzanne Vega. Originally from Ontario, Weekes has spent the last 12 years based out of Whitehorse. Weekes is currently touring with fiddler and viola player Keitha Clark. Tickets are $20/person, available at ABC Hobby & Games in Kelowna or Mad Hatter Bookstore in West Kelowna as well as online, at www. kelownafolkclub.ca.
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exhibition. So, on the other side of the space is a huge coloured drawing that she made directly on the wall that portrays a mass of dirty dishes. They are piled on the counter in a tilted cascade, and even the kitchen sink—complete with a limp dish rag hanging off the edge— is depicted. Chaos meets control. Once visitors begin to think about Modahl’s theme, interesting avenues of thought open up. Who are we trying to kid with these unrealistic spartan home interiors? But as with the ubiquitous images of scrawny fashion models that make us feel fat, it has become hard to look around our homes and not see just the messes and imperfections. Our homes are supposed to be our nests, our dens, where we can relax and retreat from the fray of life, but now we hold them up to scrutiny, measured against impossible ideas all fueled by and feeding into consumerism. Based in Salmon Arm, Modahl is originally from Duluth, Minn. She came to the Okanagan via Vancouver, where she did course work and taught at Emily Carr University. She received her MFA from the University of British Columbia Okanagan in 2013. Modahl has other aspects to her practice as an artist that are more performative-based, and make use of intervention and interaction with people. Her Kelowna Art Gallery exhibit is on display until March 27, traditional in contrast but still thought-provoking. Liz Wylie is the curator at the Kelowna Art Gallery. kelownaartgallery.com
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COXE, MELVIN WAYNE 1944 ~ 2016
Melvin Wayne Coxe passed away peacefully in the presence of his son and daughter in law, brother Patrick, on January 25, 2016 at the age of 71. Melvin is lovingly remembered by son Paul (Staci), daughters, Tammy Coxe, Kerrie (Rob) Read, brother Patrick, sisters, Valerie (Carston) and Sandra (Roger), and 8 grandchildren. Melvin was predeceased by the Mother of his children, and long time friend Jeanette. Cremation; no service by request, interment at Canyon View Cemetery, Summerland BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Arion Therapeutic Farm 2457 Saucier Road Kelowna, BC V1W 4B8. Arrangements entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, condolences may be made by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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PALLETT, KATHLEEN JANET ELIZABETH (nee Macdonald) Kathleen Janet Elizabeth Pallet passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday January 17, 2016. She is survived by her 3 children, Alan (Alice), Bruce (Jeannie), Mary Lynn (Keith), her grandchildren, Ben (Yasmine), Jen (Raph), Chrysta Lynn (Don), Kathleen (Chad), Charles, Alex, and Mathew, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Charlie (2000) and her grandson John (2012). A funeral service will be held at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Peachland on Saturday February 13th at 10:30 am with reception to follow in the church hall. She will be interred in her family plot in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan later in the year. The family wishes to thank the loving, caring staff at The Village at Smith Creek, West Kelowna for giving Kathleen great care with lots of smiles and chuckles. Also The Central Okanagan Hospice Association for their support in her last few days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kathleen’s memory to the Village at Smith Creek, West Kelowna, towards the purchase of a much-needed blanket warmer for their resident’s comfort. Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440.
RITCHIE, IAN JAMES WILSON A well known businessman of Osoyoos and Kelowna, Ian James Wilson Ritchie, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on January 24, 2016 at home, with his family by his side, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born May 8th, in the county of Sussex, England, Ian immigrated to Canada June 1954 with his parents, Dawson and Leslie Ritchie, sister Christine, brothers Bob, Graham and Philip settling in Edmonton. While working at Woodward’s Ian met his wife, Helen. They married and had two children Kim and Janice. In 1964 Ian and Helen moved to Kelowna where they began their successful careers in hairstyling, owning several salons over a period of four decades. Ian, being a self-taught man, ventured into apple orcharding for the next 20 years, while continuing cutting hair. Ian and Helen moved to Osoyoos, with thoughts of retirement, yet opened another salon, known as, Luna del Sol. Ian will be greatly missed by his family, friends and clients. A celebration of Ian’s life will be held on February 6, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68 Ave., Osoyoos. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ian’s memory can be made to St. Christopher’s Anglican Church of Osoyoos, PO Box 446, Osoyoos, V0H 1V0, our local food bank or the woman’s shelter. A special thank you to Dr. Bellingan, Dr. Dimma, Barbara and the palliative care nurses, Lisa and Ashley.
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LAZESKI, NICK Passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the age of 95. Survived by his loving family, daughters: Terrie Lazeski of Calgary, AB, Marilyn Mantik (Darryl) of Bragg Creek, AB; sons: Brian Lazeski (Carole) of Summerland, BC, David Lazeski of Saskatoon, SK, Larry Lazeski of Calgary, AB: grandchildren: Christina (Mike), Mark (Janelle), Janelle (Ryan), Joel, Parker, Max, Tess, Shane, Bonnitta (Jason), Chelsea (Lane), Steven (Heather), Jordan and Kirsten; great grandchildren: Nyeema, Kason, Arianna and Lucy; one sister Irene Fushtey of Foam Lake, SK and one brother Mervyn Lazeski of Missouri. Predeceased by his wife Joyce, five brothers and five sisters. Nick and Joyce raised their family of five children on the farm near Foam Lake, SK. In 1985 they retired to the Okanagan, living in Vernon and Kelowna. Nick’s interests included family, volunteer work, travel, curling and lawn bowling. Prayers will be held on Sunday, January 31st at 7:00 pm at the Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1091 Coronation Avenue, Kelowna, BC. A Funeral of Divine Liturgy will be held on Monday, February 1st at 10:00 am at the Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church; with interment to follow in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
On January 24, 2016, York Ping Mah (Ping) passed away peacefully at the Kelowna General Hospital. Ping was born in Han Sim, Quang Tung, China on November 10, 1933 and in 1958 he immigrated to Nelson, B.C. with his bride Mei Soo. He worked as a cook with his father at the Diamond Cafe. In 1970 he moved with his family to Kelowna and he continued in the same profession which he was stellar at. He was known for his incredible cherry and apple pies, homemade doughnuts, his 100MPH energy level, his stories and his infectious smile. Ping was an extremely hard worker all his life and was a great husband, father and grandfather who always strived to make a better life for his family and gave of himself unselfishly. He was also a loyal and good friend to those who knew him. He is survived by his wife Mei Soo with whom he just celebrated his 58th Wedding Anniversary on January 20, 2016. His children, Bill, Bryan, Jenny (Robert Thomson) and Kelly. His grandchildren, whom he doated on and loved so dearly, Glenn, Rachel, Heather and Evan. He has left behind a hole in our hearts that can never be filled and a longing for his presence. He will not be forgotten. A private family service will be held January 30, at First Memorial Funeral Services to celebrate his life. Please think of a happy memory if you knew him. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com
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LEYBOURNE, GEORGE Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2016 at the age of 76 years. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Andrea and their two sons: Barrie (Sabrina) and their four children: Jasmine, Brielle, Mason and Connor and son Darren as well as his brother Russell (Frances). A celebration of George’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5L3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.
WILSON, JAMES Born June 9, 1930, passed January 25, 2016. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Wilson; husband, father, grand-father, great grand-father, brother, and friend. He was predeceased by his wife Katie last month, his parents Joseph and Lois, his brothers Gordon, Gerald and Warren, and his sisters Lucille and Yvonne. He is survived by his loving children Wes (Corinne), Shannon (Blaine), and Robyn (Jayson), his step grandchildren Brandon, Brad (Sharon), his grand-children Dayna, Matthys, Ava, and Jerry, his step great grand-children Kaleb, Makenya, and Claire, as well as many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Special thanks to Dr. McCauley, Dr. Watson, and the staff at KGH. Memorial Service will be held at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road on Monday, February 1 at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Kelowna Respiratory and Allergy Clinic� in Jim’s memory.
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B.M.I.D. Water Main Shut Down Saturday January 30, 2016 Please be advised, on Saturday January 30, 2016, there will be a planned shut down of water service in effect during the hours of 4:00 am to approximately 6:00 pm. Please be advised that there will be NO domestic water supply during this period. Fire and Emergency Services have been notified. This shut down is necessary for BMID to make improvements to the water supply system and drinking water quality. An Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility and pipeline project valued at approximately $10,000,000 is currently under construction expected to be commissioned in this fall. BMID will be utilizing the UV disinfection in addition to chlorination as required by Interior Health Authority. Crews will make every effort to minimize the length of time customers are without water. Area of affected properties (Shown in dark grey):
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Crews recommend storing water in the fridge for drinking. Store water in your bathtub, clean pails, sinks, jugs or any clean container that is appropriate to hold water. We encourage the public to keep enough water on hand should the water service interruption be longer than noted. Once service has been restored, you may experience murky or cloudy water caused by air in the lines. To correct, please run your taps until the water runs clear. Domestic water supply for the month of February during the course of construction improvements, will be provided from the Rutland Water Works distribution system. Please be aware you may notice slight changes in the characteristics of your water during this period. Potable water will be available at BMID offices at 285 Gray Road between the hours of 11:00am and 3:00pm on Saturday January 30, 2016 free of charge. Please bring your own clean containers, appropriate to carry water. Your co-operation and patience during the construction period is crucial and very much appreciated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Black Mountain Irrigation District Temporary Change in Water Source Customers who are normally serviced from BMID water system will be temporarily supplied with water from the Rutland Water Works Distribution System from Thursday January 28, 2016 for the month of February 2016. The temporary change in source is necessary for BMID to complete improvements to its water supply system and water quality. An Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility and Pipelines project, valued at approximately $10,000,000 is currently under construction expected to be commissioned in this fall. BMID will be utilizing the UV disinfection in addition to chlorination as required by Interior Health Authority. Please limit your daily use to conserve the water we have available for domestic purposes only and not for gardening, car washing etc.  For tips on how to conserve water please go to the Okanagan WaterWise Website at www.okwaterwise.ca  Your co-operation and patience during the construction period is very much appreciated.   Should you have any questions, please contact the BMID office at (250)765-5169. Â
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The car that caught my eye was the Toyota Kikai concept that was making its North American debut. The wonderful thing about this futuristic car is that it has many design elements from cars of the past. The suspension, engine and structure of the Kikai are exposed, kind of like hotrods from the 1950s. The futuristic part of the car is the seamless way it all comes together and beautifully crafted. Inside the driver sits in the middle of the car with two passengers, one either side of the centre seat. This provides transportation for three people in a limited space, plus the side passengers get an amazing amount of legroom. Volkswagen showcased a diesel car. Kidding! No, they showcased a concept van called Budd-e. With intuitive connection between the vehicle, the driver and the world of things, this van promises to be your buddy or Budd-e. The Budd-e will be able to detect hand gestures to change controls inside the car, no need for knobs or dials. In addition, the driver only needs to say “hello Budd-e”, the same way Android users can say “Okay Google” to access things on a smartphone. Using these commands, the driver can use the connected van to change other connected devices inside and outside of the van. For example, the driver can tell Budd-e to set the air conditioning at home before the vehicle arrives. In addition, VW claims that this van is all electric and capable of running up to 500km on a single charge. The body is built on VW’s modular architecture, so it could actually be put into production…someday.
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VW’s cousin brand Audi showed the e-tron electric vehicle, soon to be built on the new Audio Q6 platform. This car is confirmed for the 2018 model year. This is a mid-sized crossover vehicle that will challenge the Tesla Model X for luxury buyer’s attention. With 500km of pure electric range and 496hp going to all four wheels, this e-tron will be the first all-electric SUV from a German manufacturer. What Audi displayed was the futuristic interior that will include an amazing array of screen and touch sensitive feedback through track pads to operate the functions of the car. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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5 cars you should have bought 5 years ago By Rob Sass Like the Dow, the classic car market woke up from its recession-induced hibernation around 2011-12. But five years ago, it was a different story. If you had picked up a few of the following cars then, you’d likely be sitting on a tidier return than your RRSP/401K, and you’d have had a pretty good time driving to the bank. (All prices are in US dollars.) 1976-79 Pontiac Trans Am: Whether it’s Gen-Xers’ fond memories of Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandi” or even Norm McDonald’s hilarious take on him in the Celebrity Jeopardy sketch on Saturday Night Live, Bandit-era black and gold T/ As are smoking hot. A nice Pontiac Trans AM five years ago might have set you back in the high 20s; now it’s the high 30s. 1976-79 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo: The 911 Turbo stuck a big middle finger up at the Malaise Era. When other cars were suffering from emission-control strangulation and low horsepower, the 911Turbo sucked the doors off everything you could buy new and most 1960s muscle as well. Inexplicably cheap for years, they’ve taken a massive jump, a gain of nearly $100,000 in the last five years. Name a stock with that kind of return. 1977-79 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: For years these cars were pooh-poohed as “British Mustangs” and they lived in the shadow of the DB5, the Aston that Sean Connery made famous as 007. But the next generation of collectors has evidently taken quite a shine to them. A V8 Vantage that might have
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cost under $70,000 five years ago will now set you back closer to $150,000. 1988-91 BMW M3: The first-generation M3 (known internally as the E30) was a raw, edgy little beast with a highly tuned four-cylinder engine. The M3 has grown up since then, with first six- and then eight-cylinder power, but many purists love the competition breeding that oozes from every pore of the original M3. Cars that could be bought five years ago for well under $20,000 are now well over $40,000. 1968-71 Mercedes-Benz 280SL: This series of SL, known to fans as the ‘Pagoda’ SL for its tapered pagoda-like hard top, is the epitome of understated German elegance. And with the rise of its predecessor the 300SL in the market, many collectors started to turn to the 280SL or its earlier iterations, the 230 and 250SL. They’re beautifully built and lovely cars that have nearly doubled in value over the last five years.
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Cadillac ATS Coupe challenges Germany’s best When the Cadillac ATS Coupe debuted more than a year ago, the stated objective was to better its German sports competitors at all levels. The game plan is centred on Cadillac’s edgy styling, world-class ride and handling and technology. For example, the new ATS Coupe is the first and only car in its class with full 4G LTE connectivity through the GM’s OnStar system. It means the ATS Coupe is its own mobile hotspot with coverage in most of Canada. It also connects up to seven mobile devices. Where the ATS Coupe excels is on interior design and choice of materials. There are no phony trim pieces here. If it’s wood, it’s wood. The aluminum is the real thing and the same goes for the carbon fibre. The primary engine is a 2.0-litre direct injection
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automatic transmission. Optional is GM‘s ubiquitous DOHC direct injection 3.6-litre V6 with 321 hp and 275 lb/ft of torque with six-speed automatic. Tested here is the 2.0-litre with optional electronic on demand all-wheel-drive. Fuel numbers for the 2.0-litre are 10.8/7.8/9.4L/100 km city/highway/combined on premium fuel. Euro-style ride and handling starts with the ATS’s platform that is 42 per cent stiffer than the current mid-size Cadillac CTS. But in addition to spot welds, the
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Cadillac ATS Coupe 2016. the road 1,000 times per second. It is the most reactive suspension system in the world and is so good that Ferrari uses it. Getting in through the quite large doors reveals
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audio volume. I found I had to take my eyes off the road to touch the right spot. Driver/passenger safety features include lane keeping and lane change alerts and automatic seat belt tightening if a collision is imminent. The turbo four-cylinder has more than enough power, but is also smooth to the point you have to keep your eyes on the speedo to stay below the limit. I drove most of the time in Sport Mode with the engine, transmission, and drive being very responsive and the stopping power of the Brembos impressive. Steering inputs result in the ATS going exactly where you want—just as the very best of the Germans. Another thing is the quality of the paint. The Red Obsession Tintcoat was a pricey $1,145 option but, man, did it look good. Which leads us to price with the AWD Coupe starting at $51,135. With $7,400 in options, it topped out at $60,675 including a $1,950 shipping fee. That may sound like a lot, but compared to similarly equipped European sports coupes, it is very competitive and I think the ATS is the best looking. After years in the doldrums, Cadillac is very much on the charge with the popular CTS, the new CT6 premium luxury sedan and upcoming XT5 premium crossover. The brand is now solidly focused on elevating its place as a world-class luxury manufacturer and the 2016 ATS Coupe is taking Cadillac well on the road to that destination. Jim Robinson is an automotive reporter for Metroland Media. Wheels.ca
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The GMC lineup is pricier but also slightly upscale with more included equipment, although I’d probably opt for Chevy pricing. And as for engines, if you can afford the extra cost of the V6, go for it. But unless you’re towing a lot of big boy toys or running a Weight Watchers carpool, the Ecotec four-cylinder seems more than adequate, saving you the $2,200 V6 cost along with fuel
2016 Chevrolet Equinox (left) and GMC Terrain.
The trouble with twins is that the similarities can sometimes overwhelm the differences. Especially when it comes to nearly identical twins like the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. General Motor’s five-seater, compact crossovers share the same Theta platform, the same powertrain choices and a whole lot of components from the same parts bins. These two different, but oh so similar models are, for the most part, Canadian-built, usually produced side-by-side on the same assembly line at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll with some overflow production coming from GM Canada’s Oshawa plant and from the former Saturn factory in Spring Hill, TN. Co-incidentally, according to the manufacturer’s plates on the doorposts, both models driven here rolled off the CAMI line in August, 2015. But their real beginnings trace back to the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, the first-ever crossover in GM’s lineup, followed a year later by the 2006 Pontiac Torrent. With passing years and Pontiac’s demise, a reworked, second generation 2010 Chevrolet Equinox was followed more quickly by a new sibling, the 2010 GMC Terrain. Both vehicles underwent a more recent mid-cycle makeover for the 2016 model year with new front and rear fascias, new grilles, new shifters, interior storage tweaks, a few brand-specific changes, the usual yearly update of wheels and colours and, of course, the seemingly mandatory modern bling of LED daytime running lights on upper trim level models. The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox offers three trim levels—LS, LT and LTZ—with prices ranging from $26,795 to $34,495. The Equinox comes standard with a 2.4-litre inline
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in the number one SUV sales spot in the U.S. With that kind of staying power, the recent 2016 makeover will tide this generation of vehicles over until a rumoured, new smaller, lighter weight lineup debuts, probably sometime next year as 2017 or 2018 models.
savings. The price sheets estimate an annual 20,000 km fuel cost of $2,180 (4cyl) compared to $2,790 (V6). The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain have exhibited surprising staying power over the past few years and when you add the sales numbers of these twins together, which is only fair, they rank within the top ranks of Canadian SUV/CUV sales and are slotted firmly
four-cylinder Ecotec motor rated at 182 hp and 172 lb/ft of torque. Enthusiasts tend to pooh-pooh this engine as being anemic and lacklustre, although I found it perfectly serviceable for day-to-day driving chores. Fuel economy is rated at 11.5/8.2L/100km (city/hwy), bolstered by an Eco mode. My real-world results averaged out to 10.9L/100km (comb). An optional 3.6-litre V6 ($1,725) is also available. More about this engine later. Both motors are mated to a six-speed automatic and front-wheel-drive (FWD) or an optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) system ($2,200) available in upscale versions. As tested here, our first ride, a full-blown 2016 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ AWD model ($34,495) comes with all the bells and whistles— power liftgate, powered heated seats, leather upholstery and all the expected top-of-the-line mod cons. It does, however, take $3,500 worth of option packages to add technologies like forward collision alert, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and ultrasonic parking sensors,
along with an upgraded eight-speaker Pioneer audio system. Some of the interior trim pieces, including metal-look dash and door inserts seem a little too plasticky-tacky for this pay grade but, for the most part, the Equinox hits the expected crossover buttons—family-style comfort for five, a raised SUV-like vantage point, confidence-inspiring AWD, 892 litres of cargo room expanding to 1,804 litres with the second row flopped forward and enough amenities to please the passengers. This tested Equinox even added universal tablet holders ($290) to help placate the backseat rug rats. The 2016 GMC Terrain offers four trim levels—SLE1, SLE-2, SLT and Denali— with starting prices ranging from $28,215-$43,265. Some of the upper tier prices include the AWD ($2,200) and optional V6 engine ($1,725). Our second test ride, a fully loaded GMC Terrain Denali model, has even more equipment than the Equinox LTZ, and more of it comes included within the trim level instead of being added in optional packages. The interior almost mirrors the Equinox cabin, except
for badging, a little wood simulation and red info readouts instead of blue, a cue carried over from the Pontiac era. Our Terrain Denali ($42,365) also adds the optional 3.6-litre V6 engine ($2,165 in this case, including 19-inch wheels and a few other goodies). That more muscular motor makes 301 hp and 272 lb/ft of torque, which works out to substantially more oomph than the four-banger. Yes, the V6 adds at least 70 kg, doesn’t have an Eco mode and pays a fuel pump penalty, with a rating of 14.9/10.4L/100km (city/ hwy). My real world averages worked out to about 14.5L/100km, although I bettered the highway rating on the long, snowy 700 km haul to the Detroit Auto Show and back. But the power difference is notable, allowing for more responsive get-up-and-go, more confident passing ability and a viable 1,588 kg tow rating instead of the four-cylinder’s 680 kg rating. So, having driven the Equinox and the Terrain, the 2.4-litre Ecotec and the 3.6-litre V6, which to pick? Well, brand beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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