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Kelowna is experiencing a building boom the likes of which has not been seen here since 2000. According to city manager Ron Mattiussi, who delivered a report on the first quarter of 2016 to council Monday, individual development applications were up 30 per cent between January and the end of March. He said more than $130 million in development was approved by the city during the first 90 days of this year, an amount larger than any other first quarter in the city since 2008. The good news comes on the heels of disappointing new
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skyrocketed and many would-be buyers have found themselves priced out of that market. Meanwhile, property prices are also on the increase here, according to the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. One area where Kelowna is finally seeing development growth is in the rental housing sector. There are currently development permits being processed by city hall for 600 units of rental housing, said Mattiussi. “Everybody knows what a strain there is for rental housing, so that’s good news,” he said, adding it’s easy to see building activity when driving around town. And it’s not just housing. Standing on the corner of Doyle Avenue and Ellis Street downtown,
there is construction in every direction. To the north there is the extension of the library parkade, to the south the new 600-stall, six-storey Memorial parade is being built and kitty corner to each other, the Interior Health building is taking shape on the east side while the Innovation Centre for the Okanagan is under construction on the west side. And that’s just downtown. Out at the airport, the ongoing building boom is continuing with an expansion of the airport terminal and construction of a large building to handle outgoing luggage.
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Mattiussi likened the purchase to the decision to extend the airport’s runway in the early 2000s, knowing future growth of the airport would mean bigger planes landing here requiring a longer runway. He said often a longterm vision is needed to prepare for the future.
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Landfill habitat supports the avocets The City of Kelowna has received a $30,000 water conservation and quality improvement grant from the Okanagan Basin Water Board. The grant will contribute to restoring and protecting the wetland habitat and breeding grounds of the American avocets at the Glenmore Landfill. “The American avocet is a bird currently blue listed or considered at risk under the Ministry of Environment’s Endangered Species List. There are only approximately six breeding sites known in southern B.C., including the Glenmore Landfill and nearby Roberts Lake,” said Andrew Reeder, City of Kelowna utility planning manager. “In 2010, the city constructed a dam at the Glenmore landfill to support a new wetland habitat for the American avocet. “Unfortunately, the avocets have not adopted the new habitat for nesting. The pond depth may not be adequate to meet their needs.” The new wetland was created to replace a habitat that the avocet’s created on top of the southern portions of the landfill. As the northern parts of the landfill are being filled, the storage and processing areas for the recycling will need to be relocated in the south and will begin to infringe upon the current habitat. “The grant will be used to investigate whether we can enhance the Avocet Pond so that it is better used, enhance existing wetlands south of the landfill, or create a new depression and wetlands more suitable for the avocets,” said Reeder. It’s estimated that nearly 900 visits made to the Glenmore Landfill annually are to view the birds. In total, the habitat restoration project will be $60,000. The remaining funding will come from the Glenmore Landfill Reserve Fund.
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There are at least 233 people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna with 25 per cent of them being of aboriginal descent, 70 per cent being men and 60 per cent being chronically homeless, living on the streets for at least the past six months. The homelessness numbers were released by the Central Okanagan Foundation, which managed the first ever Point in Time (PiT) count of homeless people in Kelowna. The count—done on a single night in February of this year—was done in conjunction with similar PiT counts done in 30 other communities across Canada under the federal government’s Homelessness Partnering Strategy. “This is the first time Canada has done a national Point in Time count and we thought
it was really important to be part of that so we can compare to other cities and we can have a baseline to compare counts in the future,” said Mia Burgess, the Central Okanagan Foundation’s community entity coordinator. “This establishes a baseline and now we can say we have at least 233 people experiencing absolute homelessness in Kelowna. “We hope the organizations that provide services can look at the report when they are planning programs and municipal, provincial and federal governments can use it when creating strategies to deal with homelessness.” The Kelowna PiT count was conducted on Feb. 24 of this year, when temperatures hit a high of 9 C during the day and dropped to a low of -4 C overnight. Fifty volunteers were recruited from various health programs at UBCO
and Okanagan College to conduct surveys of people experiencing absolute homelessness, meaning sleeping in shelters or on the streets. Data was collected from five homeless shelters while 17 teams canvassed streets, alleys and parks where homeless individuals were known to frequent. Among the findings of the count was that Kelowna’s homeless population is diverse, with males aged 25 to 64 years representing the largest pool at 79 per cent of the homeless. Other key subpopulations include aboriginal peoples (23 per cent), youth aged 15 to 24 (13 per cent), and older adults (six per cent). Consistent with national averages, aboriginal people are over-represented in the homeless population, making up only 4.5 per cent of Kelowna’s total population but nearly one quarter of the homeless
population. Of particular concern, the report notes, is the disproportionally high number of women indicating aboriginal identity, representing 42 per cent of all women experiencing absolute homelessness. The report also states that despite ongoing efforts of many organizations in the area to address the problem, large-scale systemic changes will be required to reduce and prevent homelessness in Kelowna. “Sometimes homeless people have a multitude of barriers that make it challenging for them to exit homelessness. Maybe it’s addiction or mental health or accessible housing,” said Burgess, who noted Kelowna’s low vacancy rate also makes it difficult for the homeless to find accommodation they can afford. “As soon as vacancy rates go low, the rents
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In a show of support for the people and City of Fort McMurray, the Okanagan Mission Community Hall Association will donate 50 per cent of all proceeds from their upcoming Raise the Roof Spring Barn Dance to benefit the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. “As a registered charity hall, the popular dance and silent auction were already planned in support of some much needed hall renovations,” said manager Beverly Dawe. “In the past, we’ve brought in an average $5,000 per fundraiser, and we’re hoping to provide at least that to Fort McMurray this time.” “With an estimated 88,000 people displaced and 1,600 homes or structures lost to Fort McMurray’s nearly 85,000 hectare fire, the OMCHA wanted to help. “Our association and community value the support Red Cross provides to those in need, and this is our way of saying ‘thank-you’ to such a great organization.” The Raise the Roof dance and silent auction takes place Saturday, May 14, at the “Red Barn” Okanagan Mission Community Hall, 4409 Lakeshore Rd. at the corner of DeHart and Lakeshore roads. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the band ReX starting at 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar for everyone 19 years of age and up. Tickets are $20 available online at okmissionhall.com or buy them at Green & Bear It, 4600 Lakeshore Rd, or the Okanagan Mission Hall Office, 4409 Lakeshore Rd. *** The staff and management at Orchard Ford are reaching out to the Kelowna community to help them work together to fill a few trucks with donations to support the Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund. The team at Orchard Ford asks that anyone who would like to help them help those affected, to please drop off all donations at the Orchard Ford dealership, at 911 Stremel Rd. and Highway 97 in Kelowna. Orchard Ford also donated $100 from every vehicle sold last weekend towards the Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund, and is challenging other dealerships to do the same. ***
Ok Corral managing owner Andy Bowie lived in Fort Mac and he’s been through the Okanagan fires. He knows that residents want to do something and he has the venue to dance to it. As the OK Corral is already hosting a live music dance on Friday, May 13, Bowie has decided to switch gears and ask locals, friends and families of those who live in Fort Mac to help raise funds. Ajaye Jardine and The Heels will be playing, with two-step lessons starting at 8 p.m. As it’s a by donation dance it will all help to get out and have some fun with the cash going to a great cause. Silent auction prizes are being dropped off at The OK Corral liquor store for the May 13 dance. All proceeds raised will go to help Fort McMurray via The Red Cross. Bowie says each of us has a friend or a relative who works or has worked up in Fort Mac so not only does this effect us all but we’ve lived it and you know those residents helped us. *** Close to $250,000 have been donated by British Columbians at BC Liquor Stores for Fort McMurray wildfire relief efforts started last week. Donations are being accepted in increments of $2, $5 or greater. The funds raised will go directly to helping the Red Cross provide necessary emergency relief and assistance, as Alberta recovers and rebuilds from the effects of the devastating wildfires. This will continue to build on the $300,000 donation Premier Christy Clark announced last week also in support of the Canadian Red Cross. Central Okanagan residents who wish to contribute to the Canadian Red Cross campaign can do so by making a donation at their local BC Liquor Store, or by donating directly to the Canadian Red Cross by calling 1-800-418-1111 oronline at http://ow.ly/YQT73000Q5s. *** Kelowna RCMP Const. Jesse O’Donaghey has been seconded by Fort McMurray to assist with the support services needed to start rebuilding the Alberta community. O’Donaghey is the Kelowna detachment media contact for information, and his duties in that role will be covered by Cpl. Tania Carroll during his absence.
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“We can’t compare to previous counts,” she said. “It would be like comparing apples and oranges. We hope to conduct another Point in Time count in 2018 using the same methodology and compare it to this year’s count.” The results of the 2016 Point in Time count can be found at centralokaaganfoundation.org/.
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Rental place found for Syrian family Kelowna has come through for a Syrian refugee family that recently arrived in the city and was in desperate need of a permanent place to rent. Following an urgent appeal last month for leads on a home that the family of eight could afford to rent, a landlord has stepped forward with a home in Kelowna. Up to now, the family had been put up in temporary lodgings. The location of the home is not being revealed by Kelowna Community Resources, but KCR refugee settlement coordinator Doreen Rosvold said it meets all the needs of the family—it’s large enough, is on a transportation route and is near an elementary school. The family’s six children, all under the age of nine, needed to be in their permanent new home before they could register for school. “We really want to thank the community for this outpouring of help,” said Rosvold about the response to the KCR call. “It really is a community effort to help get this family settled.” Follow-ups on leads received last month all fell through and the family had to be out of where they were staying by May 1. When something was not be found by then, a second call for leads on any appropriate lodgings was put out and that led to connecting with the new property. Rosvold said the family is excited to be moving into their new home on June 1. The family came to Kelowna March 7 after fleeing the fighting in their home country of Syria.
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The third phase of the Westbank Cemetery upgrade project was opened to the public last Friday. This most recent phase consists of three sections, each with additional burial and cremation plots, providing 427 new full-size plots and more than 400 cremation plots available. As well, there is also a memorial wall for plaques, and memorial benches and trees available. Unlike with the existing plots, the curb and seal process won’t be used but rather they will be left with a mostly grass covering. Established in 1925, Westbank Cemetery was originally completely covered in gravel.
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Basically, recipients must be low-income, be eligible for and get food from their local food bank and have a health or mobility issue that prevents them from getting to the food bank or carry a hamper home. Participants in the main program have food delivered to them by volunteer drivers. As for the Living Salads program, it is a way of helping shut-ins who cannot participate in a community garden a way of growing their own produce in a small, self-contained planter at home. Each planter is seeded with lettuce, cherry tomato, Swiss chard, chives, parsley and a marigold to help attract good insects and repel bad ones. All the recipient of the planter has to do is keep the planter watered and
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harvest the produce when it is ready. The growing season normally runs from the end of May to October and planters are small enough to be placed on an apartment balcony, said Goertzen. She said she came up with the idea for the planters when writing a grant application on behalf of her organization to the regional district five years ago, and discovered the RDCO gave $20,000 over the course of twoyears to help encourage community gardens here. A big supporter of community gardens, it started her thinking about clients such as hers who could not participate in getting to, or working in a community garden, and how they could benefit from healthy, fresh produce too. With the help of another Hands in Service volunteer, Goertzen approached several local suppliers who were more than willing to help when she explained her idea for the new program. And the rest, as they say, is history. Three years ago, the program expanded to include local school students and this year the number of schools participating in the
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Val Potter, long-time Hands in Service client and recipient of a Living Salads planter, with Pam Watland, field coordinator for Hands in Service. program from Peachland to Lake Country grew to 18. The students—for whom the criteria is that they must come from a home that meets the Hands in Service criteria— will account for about 170 of this year’s planters. Goertzen said she decided to add the schools after talking with the originator of the local Food For Thought program, which supplies food for students who may be going to school hungry. She said she saw a gap—the school holidays—where Food For Thought could not reach the children and figured
that was where her Living Salads program could step in and help. Hands in Service estimates that to buy bagged salad that would be equivalent to what is seeded and grown in the planters over the course of a growing season would be about $500. And that’s an amount that the organization’s clients would be hard pressed to come up with being low income. “Basically, even a person with just a little bit of a green thumb can keep parts of the planter going all year,” said Goertzen. @kelownacapnews
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Support group reaches out to religion disillusioned The Leaving Religion support group will hold a public meeting Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way in Kelowna. The informational talk about the Leaving Religion support group will be followed by an Ask an Atheist question-and-answer period. In a news release, the support
group organizers say it’s not a secret that in Canada today, the views on organized religion have been changing quite drastically dating back over the past several decades. “It’s not unheard of that many people are moving away from religion. For many of us, the topic of leaving (or even simply considering leaving) a religious faith is a very
tough topic to deal talk about,” said the news release. The Centre for Inquiry (CFI) Okanagan is starting a support group for people who are in the process of leaving their religious belief system, as well as for people who have already left it. CFI is a charitable organization that promotes critical thinking, secularism
and human rights. “We understand that having a major shift in religious faith may be challenging in many ways, and that it is difficult to deal with the loss of certain beliefs, rituals and communities. We also realize that there is a lot of fear and stigma around topics such as ‘non-belief’ and secularism, and it is our aim to
dismantle misconceptions about these topics,” the news release continued. The Leaving Religion support group plans to meet in Kelowna twice a month, starting in June. The group will offer peer support and create the opportunity to ask questions about religious beliefs today. To learn more, email secular@cfiokanagan.ca.
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Open houses Cameron House Idea Fair
Share your ideas for possible uses of the Cameron House heritage building at an upcoming idea fair: Thursday, May 12 3:30 – 6:30pm Cameron Park, 2345 Richter Street The aim of the idea fair will be to identify activities and uses that are compatible with the heritage building, Cameron Park and the surrounding neighbourhood. Residents are also encouraged to share their input and join the discussions online from May 9 - 21 at getinvolved.kelowna.ca. INFO: 250-469-8605 getinvolved.kelowna.ca
Public hearing Notice is given that City Council will hold a Public Hearing on: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 6pm Kelowna City Hall, 1435 Water Street Council Chambers Council will hear representations from the public who deem an interest in the properties affected by proposed amendments to Official Community Plan 2030 Bylaw 10500 and Zoning Bylaw 8000 for:
The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to facilitate the conversion of an accessory building to a carriage house. Requested zoning change: From the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1c – Large Lot Housing with Carriage House zone. Owner/Applicant: Carol Kergan
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That part of Lot 3 which may be more particularly described as follows: commencing at the north east corner of the area covered by Plan B3922; thence following the north boundary of said Lot 3 Plan 2478 bearing south 89 degrees 48 minutes east for a distance of 50 feet; thence south 75 feet; thence bearing 89 degrees and 48 minutes west for a distance of 50 feet to the south east corner of the said area covered by Plan 3922; thence following the east boundary of said area north for a distance of 75 feet to the point of commencement, and containing by admeasurement 0.086 of an acre more or less; Section 26, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 2478 Lot 1, Section 26, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 9290 Bylaw No. 11243 (Z15-0059) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to facilitate the redevelopment and adaptive re-use of the heritage building and site.
Requested zoning change: From the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the P2 – Education and Minor Institutional zone. Owner/Applicant: City of Kelowna / Peter Chataway
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Lot 1, Section 34, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 18592 Bylaw No. 11246 (OCP15-0016) Bylaw No. 11247 (Z15-0053) The applicant is proposing to amend the Future Land Use and rezone portions of the subject property to allow the lands to be used for service commercial development. Official Community Plan Amendment: From the IND - Industrial designation to the SC – Service Commercial designation and PARK – Major Park / Open Space designation as per Map “A”. Requested zoning change: From the A1 – Agriculture 1 zone to the C10 Service Commercial zone and the P3 – Parks and Open Space zone as per Map “B”. Owner/Applicant: Raif Holding Ltd., Inc. No. 129371 / McBeetle Holdings Ltd. Comments can be made in person at the public hearing, or submitted online by email to cityclerk@kelowna.ca, or by letter to the Office of the City Clerk, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4.
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Lot A, District Lot 14, ODYD, Plan 42536 Bylaw No. 11240 (Z16-0005) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to facilitate the development of a carriage house. Requested zoning change: From the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1c – Large Lot Housing with Carriage House zone. Owner/Applicant: Frank Renou & Joan MillerChapman / Scott Renou
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Lot A, Section 26, Township 26, ODYD, Plan 18164 Bylaw No. 11241 (Z16-0011) The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject property to facilitate a two lot subdivision. Requested zoning change: From the RU1 – Large Lot Housing to the RU2 – Medium Lot Housing zone. Owner/Applicant: Corey Knorr Construction Ltd., Inc. No. BC0380398 / Corey Knorr
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Presentations at the public hearing are limited to a maximum of five minutes. If a person has additional information they shall be given further opportunity to address Council after all other members of the public have been heard a first time. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the public hearing. Correspondence, petitions and e-mails relating to this application must include your name and civic address. Petitions should be signed by each individual and show the address and/ or legal description of the property he or she believes would be affected by the proposal. Correspondence and petitions received between May 3, 2016 and 4pm on Monday May 16, 2016 shall be copied and circulated to City Council for consideration at the public hearing. Any submissions received after 4pm on Monday May 16, 2016 will not be accepted. The public may review copies of the proposed bylaws, Council reports and related materials online at kelowna.ca/council or at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall from 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, as of May 3, 2016 and up to and including May 17, 2016. INFO: 250-469-8645
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Traffic delay warning issued Drivers who use a portion of Bernard Avenue are being advised to find a new route for the next three months. That’s because the westbound lane between Burtch Road and Lakeview Street will be
closed for water system and road upgrades which started on Monday. The lane will be closed until August to allow for the work. According to Kelowna City Hall, the eastbound lane and the intersection
Annual Financial Reports The Regional Board will consider the following Annual Financial Report during the public meeting in the RDCO office, Woodhaven Board Room, 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna. • 2015 Audited Financial Statements – Thursday, May 12th – following the 8:30am Governance and Services Committee meeting A copy of the Audited Financial Statements is available for public viewing and inspection weekdays (excluding statutory holidays) during regular office hours (8:00 am – 4:00 pm). The report will also be available for viewing online at regionaldistrict.com/budgets.
of Bernard and Burtch will remain open but on-street parking will not be permitted within the project limits during construction. Motorists are asked to use detour routes along Clement Avenue, Mountain Avenue or Highway 97. Pedestrians and cyclists are also encouraged to use alternate routes due to uneven surfaces. Also beginning Monday until May 19, Springfield Road from Benvoulin Road to Ziprick Road will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. in order to allow for road resurfacing. The city says all lanes will re-opened after 5 p.m. each day. Weather permitting, the daytime repaving will occur on May 18, 19, 24,
25 and 26. Work on the intersection of Springfield Road and Dilworth Drive is expected to occur during the evening hours of 6 p.m. to midnight May 26. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during the work. As it usually does in such cases, the city is telling all those who will travel through the construction area to obey signs and onsite traffic safety personnel. The city’s pavement management program prioritizes road repair to extend the life of existing city streets. This year’s program includes 11 road segments and more than eight kilometres of resurfacing.
Award for local SPCA vThe Whitehorse Humane Society, Air North Airlines and the Kelowna branch of the B.C. SPCA have been honoured with the Humane Community Award at the SPCA’s annual awards ceremony, May 6 in Abbotsford. While SPCA shelters have been experiencing a reduction in dog intake over the past few years, others, especially in northern communities like the Yukon, experience an ongoing struggle with canine overpopulation. A partnership was formed to ensure the animals that need homes were brought to urban areas with higher populations, where they’d have a better chance at being adopted into loving homes. “In August 2013, the then-vice-president of the Whitehorse Humane Society, Linda Priestly,
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reached out to me to discuss the desperate situation that strays in the Yukon were facing and the options of a transfer program,”said Kelowna SPCA branch manager Suzanne Pugh. The Kelowna branch formed a relationship with the Whitehorse Humane Society and soon after became an SPCAapproved rescue facility. Priestly formed a relationship with Air North Airlines and secured a commitment of two free direct flights to Kelowna a month. “Through the collaboration of the BC SPCA Kelowna branch, Whitehorse Humane Society and Air North Airlines, seven adult dogs
and 43 puppies have found permanent loving homes,” said Pugh. In addition to those 50 canines, 20 kittens were transferred up to Whitehorse, in order to ease the burden of cat overpopulation in the Central Okanagan. “We offer our most sincere gratitude to the dedicated team at Whitehorse Humane Society and to the staff and ground crew at Air North Airlines for helping to improve the lives of those 70 animals,” Pugh added. “Working together to help animals in need has only strengthened our partnership and commitment to each other.”
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Motivating diabetics to exercise and eat healthier diet A UBC Okanagan researcher is encouraged by the findings of a pilot study showing people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, given the right tools, are motivated to exercise more. Assistant professor Mary Jung, a researcher in UBCO’s Faculty of Health and Social Development, has shown that people with prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, who wore a continuous blood glucose monitor (CGM) were much more inclined to continue exercising as compared to those who did not wear one. CGMs measure blood glucose levels every five minutes using a sensor placed under the skin in the abdomen area. The reading is then displayed graphically on a pager-sized wearable device.
Jung ran an eight-week pilot study that focused on teaching people living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes how to selfmonitor and self-regulate their exercise behaviour. Half of the participants were provided with a CMG and given lessons on goal-setting, selfmonitoring, and how exercise impacts blood glucose levels—even days after exercise. The remaining participants were taught general health care tips such as stress management and foot care. Jung says not only was the group who wore the CGMs and received selfregulatory skills vigilant with their exercise during the study period, they exercised more one month later, and were significantly more likely
to sign up for an exercise program than those without CGMs. “We found those receiving self-regulatory skills training and provided with the CGMs were more confident in their ability to stick with exercise, were selfmonitoring more, and had built exercise goals into their lifestyle,” said Jung. “It was encouraging to connect with them one month later to see so many had signed up for more exercise classes and were still sticking with exercise.” Jung explains that exercise is vital for everyone, but especially people at risk for developing type 2 diabetes or who already have the disease. But sticking to an exercise program is often
challenging for this group. “For these individuals, exercise helps to regulate blood glucose levels up to 24 hours after you’ve finished exercising.” While Jung’s study group was small, she says the preliminary evidence is promising. If providing counselling plus a continuous glucose monitor can make people change behaviour on their own volition, then it is something that warrants future attention given one in every three Canadians are projected to develop type 2 diabetes by 2020. Jung’s findings were recently published in the Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics journal. Her
UBC Okanagan assistant professor Mary Jung says a continuous glucose monitor could make all the difference for diabetics when it comes to keeping up an exercise routine.
research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Foundation Grant and the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.
For the record A story about the annual Kelowna civic awards that appeared in the April 29 edition of the Kelowna Capital News included incorrect information. In the listing of award winners, the winner of Central Okanagan Foundation-Volunteer Organization of the Year Award should have been named Hands In Service.
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Preparing for the inevitable forest fire threat The horrific firestorm that has torn through Fort McMurray is another wakeup call and warning to every city and town in Canada. Fire can strike at any time and ravage lives and property on an incalculable scale. We know that lesson all to well in the Okanagan Valley. It was hard to watch the video footage last week from the northern Alberta community and not think back to what happened here in 2003, the evacuation and damage caused by the Okanagan Mountain Park fire—239 homes were lost and 27,000 people evacuated, (compared to 1,600 buildings in Fort McMurray, and 90,000 evacuated). But what matters now is not so much the conditions that bred these fires, but how to respond to the threat of them occurring. The Firestorm 2003 report done for the provincial government has since led Victoria to push cities to develop their own wildfire protection plans, a set of steps and development guidelines that could slow or even stop a fire from racing unimpeded through a city. Kelowna and West Kelowna have since adopted wildfire protection plans because the threat of what happened in 2003 is now with us every summer. This year will be no different with the early onslaught of summer temperatures and limited rainfall some three weeks sooner than what used to be normal. Fort McMurray is a tragedy that will in time be overcome by the spirit of the local community to rebuild. But as West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater has said in the past, for Central Okanagan civic politicians summer isn’t as fun as it used to be because of the fear the phone will ring with the call that a forest fire has been sparked and it is not yet under control, and their community needs to launch its evacuation alert process.
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Anti-abortion advertising raises hackles To the editor: I agree with the letter from Yvonne Callihan in the May 4 edition (Keep Opinions Off Billboards) regarding how inappropriate the Right to Life billboard is. How much did that advertising cost? Wouldn’t that money be better spent perhaps feeding local people who are already living? Or a ton of other productive ways. It seems these people are more pro birth than life. What about
donating some of the money and time helping seniors with medicine and food, since they also decry their right to die with dignity. Here’s a proposal: Why don’t the many churches with their many lovely green tax-free landscapes spend their time on turning the grass into gardens for the community? Show that you want people to have a quality of life instead of just making sure they’re breathing? Michelle Richards, Kelowna
To the editor: Re: May 4, 2016 letter by Yvonne Callihan Keep Opinions Off Billboards. I want to thank Yvonne Callihan for her letter. Having heard several people mention how offended they were after seeing this billboard, it was good to see someone put their thoughts in a letter. Personally, I find the billboard extremely simplistic and insensitive, ignoring the complexities involved for women
facing pregnancy complications. The fact that such oversimplification is deemed to be the Kelowna Right to Life Society’s chosen method to further their efforts to ban any and all abortions in Canada is an indication of their lack of concern for the complexities involved in such life-changing decisions. Maybe those folks who are offended might want to contact the agency responsible: kelownarighttolife@telus.net. Donna Campbell, W. Kelowna
To the editor: The indefatigable Kelowna Right to Life Society has given the pot another stir by leasing a billboard on the west side of the William R. Bennett Bridge. Its message is split into two parts. The first part shows an image of a puppy and displays the words, Kill Puppy, Cruelty! Its counterpart shows an image of a fetus and displays the words, Kill Baby, “Choice.” Advertising Standards Canada requires accuracy in advertising, and this ad is inaccurate in two ways. First, in Canadian law, an unborn child is either an “unborn child,” a “child” or a “fetus,” but never a “baby.” The Canadian Department of Justice’s summary of the rights of the individual is a case study of the use of accurate terminology. Second, it’s inaccurate to imply a fetus is ordinarily subjected to cruelty through abortion. A 2005 study, Fetal Pain: A Systematic Multidisciplinary Review of the Evidence, concluded that “fetal perception of pain is unlikely before the third trimester” (each trimester is considered to last 14 weeks). According to Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC), 90 per cent of abortions in Canada are performed during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and just over nine per cent take place between 12 and 20 weeks of gestation. A mere 0.4 per cent take place after 20 weeks. These late term abortions are performed primarily because the fetus is gravely or fatally impaired, the woman’s life or physical health is at risk, or both. In other words, late term abortions are extremely rare. Advertising Standards Canada also codifies unacceptable depictions and portrayals. The billboard ad contravenes the code by demeaning and
disparaging women who choose to have an abortion. Abortion is about many things, but it is not about cavalier “cruelty” and “killing.” In 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada decided that a woman’s ability to choose if and when to become pregnant is an essential component of her liberty rights. It said that forcing a woman to carry a fetus to term is a profound interference with a woman’s body, and therefore a violation of her right to the security of her person. The court also recognized abortion as being a matter of conscience and a woman’s right to conscientiouslyheld beliefs. Abortion is about these constitutionally protected rights, and it is also a lawful medical procedure recognized by all provincial and territorial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons. It is profoundly disturbing that the KRTL has suggested women are cruel and careless murderers when they choose abortion rather than conscientious beings exercising their constitutional rights to a safe and legal medical procedure. According to KRTL executive director Marlon Bartram, the advertisement will run for at least one full year. I would encourage opponents of the ad to file complaints with Advertising Standards Canada without delay. Submissions can be made online or by mail or fax. When it comes to a woman’s right to choose an abortion, a poll conducted in February showed 57 per cent of Canadians believe abortions should be permitted to women if they choose to have one. The result indicates a nine-point increase from last year. Dianne Varga, Kelowna
To the editor: I’m usually one for live and let live when it comes to people expressing their point of view, but the letter from Yvonne Callihan takes the biscuit. I don’t belong to the Right to Life Kelowna brigade, though I do believe that science has proved beyond doubt that life begins at conception. Dr. Robert George, in his book Embryo says the following: “That is, in human reproduction, when sperm joins ovum, these two individual cells cease to be and their union generates a new and distinct organism. This organism is a whole, though in the beginning developmentally immature, member of the human species. Readers need not take our word for this. They can consult any of the standard human embryology
texts, such as Moore and Persaud’s, The Developing Human, Larsen’s Human Embryology, Carlson’s Human Embryology & Development Biology and O’Rahilly and Mueller’s Human Embryology & Teratology.” I understand that the right to choose is law in Canada but that fact doesn’t make it right. That’s my opinion. But Yvonne Callihan isn’t satisfied with having the law on her side, she also wants to censor the expressions of those who think differently. If the Right to Life poster along the highway disturbs people, it’s probably doing what it was designed to do. Tearing a living, though immature human fetus apart in its mother’s womb should be an offense. Dog’s lives are precious yes, but human life is sacred. Alan Slater, Kelowna
To the editor: In response to Yvonne Callihan’s letter of May 4, a fetus is an unborn human being. Legal abortions have been occurring in Canada for 47 years, resulting in murdering of over
four million defenceless human beings in this country. Lucky for you, you were not one of them. There ought to be prominent signs everywhere to stop this killing. John Cornelissen, Kelowna
the same effect as using the To the editor: label “organism” to describe I always find it interesting how your neighbours. Although people on the left often accuse those on the right of being “anti- scientifically correct, it would be disrespectful and dehumanizing science,” and then a letter like toward them to do so. the one written by Ms. Yvonne Threateningly, Ms. Callihan Callihan appears in the public suggests that someone should discourse. burn our billboard and we should Sounds like a quick refresher be prohibited from expressing Biology 101 course is in order, ourselves, thus decrying both so here it is: For something to the pre-born’s right to life and be considered alive, it must the born’s right to freedom of possess the inherent capacities expression all in one short letter. to reproduce, move, metabolize Impressive. energy and grow, and react to It’s time our society recognizes stimuli in their environment. the tragic error we’ve made in Despite Ms. Callihan’s claim denying pre-born children their to the contrary, the 10-week right to life the past 47 years and old pre-born child depicted in enact laws to protect them from our billboard meets all these being brutally killed by abortion. scientific criteria and is therefore, Marlon Bartram, undeniably alive. Kelowna Right Add to that the fact that both to Life Society the pre-born child’s parents are human, and you can not deny that what you have is a living human, otherwise known as a “human being.” The last time I checked, there is no difference between a human being and We welcome letters that comment in a timely manner about stories and editorials published a “person” and all in the Capital News. Opinions expressed are persons, by virtue of those of the letter writer. their inherent dignity, possess a natural right Letters under 200 words will be given priority to life. consideration for publication. We reserve the One of the tactics right to edit for clarity, brevity, legality and taste. used by advocates of legal abortion is to Letters sent directly to reporters may be dehumanize the child treated as letters to the editor. in the womb by using Letters must bear the name, address and the word “foetus” to telephone number of the writer. Names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion, only under describe them. While it exceptional circumstances. is a biologically correct term (it’s a Latin term E-mail letters to edit@kelownacapnews.com, meaning “little one”) fax to 763-8469 or mail to The Editor, Capital that describes a being News, 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C., in the early stages of V1X 7K2. development, it has
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Kelowna Capital News staff gather around the Fred Page Cup to show their support for the West Kelowna Warriors, this year’s BC Hockey League champions. The team advances to the RBC Cup tournament, Canada’s national junior A hockey championship which starts this weekend in Lloydminster, Alberta/ Saskatchewan. For the story see page A19.
An open house to gather public input on the future of Rutland Centennial hall will be held Thursday, May 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Rutland Park Society operates the hall and has more than $900,000 available to upgrade the structure. The society board of directors is looking for direction on how to invest the money into the hall
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Financial firm assists blood donor drive Raymond James Ltd. is calling on eligible donors to support the financial firm’s partnership with Canadian Blood Services’ Partner for Life campaign on Thursday. There is a need for 200,000 blood donations, nationally, by the beginning of July. So the Raymond James staff at the Landmark I tower office location in Kelowna will donate to the Partner For Life campaign and recruit
clients, business partners and the community-atlarge to join them. The firm has adopted this initiative across Canada. Donation appointments can be made online at blood.ca or download the GIVEBLOOD app, or call Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-donate. The Canadian Blood Services clinic in Kelowna is located at 1865 Dilworth Dr., across from Orchard Park Shopping Centre.
Sons of Norway celebration The Sons of Norway Hardanger Lodge #109 will celebrate Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day, on Tuesday, May 17. The celebration will include a barbecue dinner starting at 6 p.m., at 575 Stirling Rd. in Kelowna. Members and guests are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share. For more information,call 250-7647478 or 250-763-8191.
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Federal government launches Canada Post service review In the last federal election campaign, the Liberals promised Canadians quality service from Canada Post at a reasonable price. Moving forward on that election commitment, the government has launched an independent review of Canada Post. Some of you have contacted me on this issue already, but public input is being sought throughout the review through a variety of channels including email, mail and social media. To learn more and take part, check out the website Canada.ca/ canadapostreview.
HELPING FORT MCMURRAY
More than 80,000 residents have been evacuated from Fort McMurray, the largest fire evacuation in Alberta’s history. The Government Operations Centre (GOC), based out of Public Safety Canada, and our Canadian Forces stand ready to offer assistance. Four CH-146 Griffon helicopters, one CC-130J Hercules, and a CH-147F Chinook helicopter are
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING LEGISLATION
Bill C-14, the Medical Assistance in Dying legislation, has generated a great deal of interest. Thank you to all constituents who have written to me on this issue and to those who attended the small rally in front of my constituency office. This is a deeply personal issue for all of us and it is important to understand how the government came
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CANADA SUMMER JOBS
The Canada Summer Jobs program is bringing a record number of jobs to Kelowna and Lake Country this summer. In partnership with local organizations, nonprofits and small business, our government has doubled the jobs and financial commitment it’s extending to the program this year. With federal funding in the amount of $620,194, we have created 206 jobs for youth in our riding. Summer employment is a valuable way to provide young people with the experience and skills development that will prepare them for a career following life after school. Thank you to all our local employers who support our students.
CONGOLESE ADOPTION
Since last year, our office has been working with the federal ministry of foreign affairs to help a local family bring their daughter home from the Congo. I’m pleased to report that the long wait is over. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion, acknowledged the resiliency and conviction of the 29 Canadian families who experienced
a number of difficulties in finalizing the adoptions and bringing their children home. This success story is an example of what can be accomplished when citizens, government officials, and MPs and senators from all sides of the aisle work together to help Canadians resolve challenging global issues.
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STUDENT CREW TO FILM IN BOLIVIAN ANDES In August, 2016, a crew made up of graduates from Kelowna Secondary School and George Elliot Secondary School and KSS teacher Jon Derksen will travel to the Bolivian Andes to film the story of La Senda Verde Animal Refuge (LSV) and its founders, Vicky Ossio and Marcelo Levy. Together they want to profile the war against illegal animal trafficking, the amazing shelter La Senda Verde has become, with the goal of reaching new donors and volunteers, who are integral to the refuge’s ongoing success and operation. Animal cruelty is a profound issue in Bolivia. LSV proprietor, Vicky Ossio, commented that, “This documentary will be instrumental in helping LSV to meet its financial goals, by promoting its work all around the world. We need to recruit thousands of adopters for its animals, while attracting the best volunteers and donors to build a sustainable organisation in order to effectively fight wildlife trafficking and cruelty.” The South American country of Bolivia is home to some of the most incredible wildlife on this planet. The eastern portion of the country, especially, is known for its astounding biological diversity, and every year scientific expeditions reveal new species, like the Golden Palace Monkey, discovered in 2004. For over a decade, La Senda Verde Animal Refuge, situated in a forested part of Bolivia’s North Yungas, has been rescuing neo-tropical animals and defending animal rights and habitat. It is officially recognized by the Bolivian government as the go-to place for intercepted illegally traded wildlife. Founders Vicky Ossio and Marcelo Levy have dedicated their lives to caring for the hundreds of animals that end up on their doorstep. La Senda Verde’s mission is to properly care for the animals, and, in the process, develop an independent protected area, that provides volunteers with an authentic conservation and educational experiences. In August, Teacher/Director Jon Derksen will be accompanied by a group of ex-students, all connected to the film industry in one way or another. Meet the crew of the shoot: Taylin Gallacher (LSV Volunteer, Host), Larius Kieninger (Director of Photography), Erica Papke (Camera, Executive Producer), Thomas Panio (Camera, Behind-the-Scenes Producer) and Rava Hoeller (Photography, Sound). THEY NEED YOUR HELP! Check out the crew’s Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ jonderksen/la-senda-verde-rescue-in-the-andes-working-title Any donation large or small will help make the shoot a success, plus you’ll receive weekly updates about the campaign. Thank you in advance!
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KELOWNA ART GALLERY SHOWCASES KSS STUDENT WORK The Kelowna Art Gallery is currently hosting it’s 30th Annual Exhibition. This year’s theme of “Art in Action: Making the Ordinary EXTRAORDINARY”. The KSS Fine Arts Department is wellrepresented with over 22 pieces and 12 short films submitted by KSS students. The gallery has put out a digital exhibition catalogue. The show runs until June 14th. Check it out! kelownaartgallery.com/art-in-action-2016
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS: INTERVIEW WITH KSS BASKETBALL SENSATION TAYA HANSON
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I had the pleasure of talking with Taya Hanson, who is in the tenth grade here at KSS and guard for our very own Owls basketball. Taya is playing a year ahead of her peers at both the provincial and national age-group stage, and will undoubtedly go far due to an abundance of skill, drive, and her humble outlook on both the game and life. Q: What are your plans after high school? A: After high school I plan to play basketball for a div. 1 university in the states. I am interested in taking business and possibly kinesiology. Q: Who is your biggest inspiration, and why? A: My biggest inspirations are my parents. They have taught me many amazing life qualities that have influenced my basketball journey. They taught me kindness, how to have a strong work ethic and most of all humility and how to be grateful for all that has been provided to me. Q: How much time do you spend training and practicing? A: On average I spend 15-18 hours a week training and practicing. Q: Who is/was your favorite coach, and why? A: I have had many influential and supporting coaches in my life. All have made an impact on my game or my life, teaching me the skills I need to compete at a high level. Whether it is how to be resilient, work hard, proper shooting techniques, or even how to be a smarter player, all these things have positively influenced my life. Q: When did you first become interested in sports? A: I first started playing in basketball in grade four although it has been a part of my life since I was very young. My parents played a lot of ball in their life, which influenced me to follow their journey. I was athletic from a very young age and loved playing soccer, baseball, diving, x-country, track and field, volleyball, gymnastics, and of course basketball. Q: How do you balance sports with schoolwork? A: I strive to be diligent in my schoolwork, spending time doing homework whenever I am not training. On out of town trips I look to do work in the hotel rooms. I also plan ahead and do school work ahead of time before I go on trips. Q: What motivates you? A: Achieving my ultimate goals in life motivates me to put my shoes on every day. And seeing all the amazing things that have happened in my life relating to basketball and the things I have accomplished motivates me to never quit. The tenacity I have to improve and elevate my game motivates me to get better. Q: What do you feel you’re missing out on because of sports? A: I don’t feel like I am ever missing out on anything in life. I have done more in life with basketball than what I could have ever done without. The only thing that I feel lacks in my life is the reduced time I spend with my family due to my sport. Q: What have you learned about teamwork through sports? A: Teamwork has taught me to trust in others. It also shows me that life is better lived with other people and not alone. You can cannot be self-centered in the game of basketball or life Q: Where do you see yourself in five years? A: In 2021 I see myself playing for my country in the 2020 Olympics or training for the 2024 Olympics. I may also possibly be playing in the WNBA. Q: Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for younger athletes? A: I would encourage younger athletes to always put in the work, competing with yourself to improve. If you have a solid work ethic it will take you so much further in life and ball. Character is everything! Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared, and humble when you are victorious.
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Seniors advocate surveys people living in residential care B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has launched a province-wide survey of 27,000 residents living in 303 publiclysubsidized care facilities in B.C. “For the first time in this province we are going to every care facility and we are asking every resident and their most frequent visitor, a number of questions about their quality of life in the care facility,” said Mackenzie. The survey will explore
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relationships, medications and activities in the facility. Residents will be interviewed in-person and their most frequent visitor, who is usually a family member, will be sent a mail-out survey. “Through this comprehensive and standardized approach we will be able to learn from the people who call residential care their home what impacts upon their quality of life and whether we are meeting their needs,” said
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Mackenzie. The survey and its methodology were designed through a 14-month consultative process involving key stakeholders including facilities, health authorities, family members, union representatives, community groups and academic experts from across Canada. A cornerstone of the survey will be the involvement of trained volunteers. “I have been inspired by the many generous British Columbians who want to ensure our frail seniors receive the best of care and have volunteered to assist
Office of the Seniors Advocate office at 1.877.952.3181. Volunteers will be screened and if suitable will participate in a oneday training session and will be asked for a commitment of at least 30 hours over the survey period. Each volunteer will be assigned to a facility and will be responsible for surveying a certain number of residents in that facility. Administrative support will be provided. “What we’re hearing from volunteers so far is that this is a very positive experience both for them and the residents they are meeting,” said
us with this survey so far,” said Mackenzie. “Sometimes it is a university student with an interest in seniors’ care, other times it is retired health care professionals, and other times interested members of the community. I am inviting volunteers from all over the province, from diverse backgrounds, to take part in this very important process. We also welcome people who speak languages other than English.” A website has been developed for survey volunteers www. surveybcseniors.org Volunteers can apply online or by calling the
New ideas for heritage home “We are looking to residents to come up with creative ideas on how we can best make use of this piece of Kelowna history,” said Pat McCormick, planner specialist with the City of Kelowna’s Parks & Buildings Planning department. “This valuable heritage asset has the opportunity to provide a service to the neighbourhood and contribute to the creation of a community hub.” An Idea Fair will be held on Thursday, May 12, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Cameron Park, 2345 Richter St.
Everyone is being asked to give their ideas on new uses for Cameron House, in Guisachan park. Cameron Park and the surrounding neighbourhood. Once information has been gathered on potential uses, it is the city’s intention to seek a private or not-for-profit partner to assist the city in financing capital improvements for the building and adjoining site. Residents are also encouraged to share their input and join the discussions online from May 9 through 21 at getinvolved.kelowna.ca.
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Mackenzie. “It’s an opportunity for volunteers to gain meaningful volunteer experience and for residents to give feedback in a focused way that they may not have previously had an opportunity to do. “ The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring seniors’ services and reporting on systemic issues affecting seniors. The office also provides information and referral to seniors and their caregivers.
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Cameron House was built in 1928. It is a 1.5-storey, log construction home located on the Guisachan property in Kelowna’s South Pandosy neighbourhood. Once the home of a prominent local family, Cameron House holds special significance to the community. Valued for its unusual architectural style, landscaped park setting and role in community life now and throughout its history, the revitalization of this heritage building has the potential to contribute to the vibrancy of the neighbourhood. Cameron House is a Kelowna heritage asset listed on the City’s Heritage Register. Over the years the building has housed several tenants, including most recently a children’s daycare. The building is currently unoccupied and in need of extensive upgrades before being suitable for occupancy.
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Visitors to the Kelowna Art Gallery will get a glimpse at just how much artistic talent resides in youth in the Okanagan through a new exhibition on view. Art in Action: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary celebrates the creativity of more than 150 middle and high school students from the Central Okanagan School District, featuring nearly 170 works of art. This year marks the 30th annual Art in Action exhibition, which calls on students each year to explore their imaginations, and to create their own extraordinary visions of life through painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, and digital media. “Art in Action showcases the exemplary art activities taking place in local classrooms,” said Kelowna Art Gallery executive director, Nataley Nagy.
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The artistic talents of students at Central Okanagan School District schools will be on display at the Kelowna Art Gallery in an exhibit titled Art In Action: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary until June 12. “It is fascinating to see the thoughts, attitudes, and ideas of youth being expressed through visual art and also inspiring to see just how talented these young artists are.” Art in Action: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary is on view until June 12 in The Front project space of the gallery, which is open to the public and free of charge. For more information about current exhibitions, public programming or special events, please
visit the Kelowna Art Gallery online at kelownaartgallery.com or call 250-762-2226. SING-ALONG The Sound Of Music Sing-along Friday, May 27 7 p.m. St. Michael and All Angels Church, 608 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna Tickets will be sold at the door for this family fun event—$20/
person, $35/family, which includes a soft drink and popcorn. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event is being organized by the St. Cecilia Guild, a Friends of Music organization from the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels. “Our goal is to create a family oriented event that will be fun for various ages. We also want our community to know
that St. Michael’s isn’t just a place to come to church on Sundays; it’s a community centre for all people regardless of their belief system. We hope that this fundraiser, which benefits the efforts of our music program, both in and outside the church, will be something that helps enrich the culture of Kelownan”said Matt Hill, director of music at CCSMAA Proceeds from this event go toward the restoration of the historic
Ian Sherwood is a musician, story teller and a constant creator. He has penned tunes for many other artists as well as theatre, film and television. He was named Contemporary Singer of the Year by the 2013 Canadian Folk Music Awards, Best Male Artist of the Year by the 2012 International Acoustic Music Awards and was the 2008 and 2010 Music Nova Scotia Musician Of The Year. Bob Mersereau, of CBC Radio, Fredericton described him as “... a natural performer who entertains as much with
his wit and stories as with his songs.” Singer-songwriter Chris Ho is like a character out of a Wes Anderson film: quirky, deliberate, a full deck of hearts tucked up his sleeve. Abraham’s music is intimate and full of sincerity. Her debut EP release “This Old Heart” is a collection of seductive, sentimental and admirable feeling. Young Benjamins hail from the Canadian prairies. The band is comprised of Neusha Mofazzali, Veronique Poulin and Brynn Krysa. Young Benjamins combine contemporary folk and rock with a subtle dose of pop, creating a sound that is infectious, distinct and refreshing. The group has had the opportunity to perform at festivals such as Hillside Festival, Sled Island, Regina Folk Festival, Ness Creek, SaskTel Jazz Fest, and the POP Montreal festival. The group’s live show and compelling stage presence has begun to attract some very
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boundaries of theatre, taking both actors and audience on a dark yet consistently clever journey. The New York Times lauded The Pillowman’s Broadway production as “celebrating the raw, vital human instinct to invent fantasies, to lie for sport, to bait with red herrings.” The Fred Skeleton production of The Pillowman will be directed by Rob Mason-Brown, winner of best director at the Okanagan Theatre Festival for two years running. Going beyond the usual preparations, local artists have worked with Fred Skeleton to create original music and animation for the show. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, and can be purchased at the door or online at fredskeleton. com. FUNDRAISER Opera Kelowna fundraiser Friday, May 13 6:30 p.m. Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis St. Kelowna Opera Kelowna 4th annual fundraiser in May will be carried out in true operatic style, as attendees can expect to be “enchanted” by an evening of music, entertainment, food and drink set in a captivating forestlike environment. Guests will be whisked away to an enchanted world of forest nymphs for a breath-taking spectacle and a memorable experience. The event will be held at the historic Laurel Packinghouse in
downtown Kelowna’s Cultural District, an ideal venue for this celebrated event as it boasts character, charm and excellent acoustics. Guests will be treated to custom designed cocktails skillfully prepared by Okanagan Spirits and some of the finest wine produced in the Okanagan from 50th Parallel Estate Winery. A delectable plated dinner, courtesy of Details Catering, will be served while many of Opera Kelowna’s favourite singers perform excerpts from this summer’s main stage Opera production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The evening will also feature an exciting live and silent auction followed by an after party soiree and dance with music by Kelowna’s premiere DJ, Krucial K. Net proceeds from this event will help fund a summer intensive training program and the full mainstage opera performance of Magic Flute in August complete with professional leads, ballet, chorus and orchestra. For more information on the performance visit operakelowna. com. Tickets are available online at KelownaTickets.com, the Kelowna Tickets box office in Orchard Park Shopping Centre or by phone at 250-862-2867 CONCERT The Spectrum Singers May 13 & 14 7:30 p.m. Cathedral Church of St. Michael & All Angels Milkcrate Records 1551 Ellis St. Kelowna The Spectrum Singers, under the direction of Kim
Kleineberg,will perform series, All Nature a selection of music ranging from arrangements of popular songs like Toto’s “Africa” (arrangement by Roger Emerson) and The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” (arrangement by Alan Billingsley) to more traditional songs including “There Is No Rose” (arrangement by Stephen Caracciolo) and “You Are The New Day” (arranged by Peter Knight). The concert will also debut two original songs, “Sundown Rise” and “A Dream Come True,” written and composed by two members of the Spectrum Singers—Tom Gruendel and Jill Bell. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, available at Mosaic Books and the UPS store in West Kelowna. CONCERT Greater Victoria Police Chorus Wednesday, May 18 7 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, 2091 Gordon Dr. Kelowna The Greater Victoria Police Chorus was formed in January 194, an endeavour by Victoria, Saanich, Central Saanich and Esquaimalt police officers to employ a community policing concept through music. The chorus was created to perform at local community events in schools, hospitals and police services activities. The chorus averages some 35 male voices, accompanied by pianists, guitarist, drummer and accordionist. Tickets available in advance at the Christ Lutheran Church or at the door.
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When the 2016-17 Western Hockey League campaign faces off in September, the Kelowna Rockets will be led by their third new head coach in as many seasons. The Rockets are in the market for a new bench boss after the club and Brad Ralph this week mutually agreed to go their separate ways. The 34-year-old coach from Richmond, ON was hired last August to replace Dan Lambert who a year earlier had also stepped aside after just one season at the helm. Ralph guided the Rockets to a 48-2-40 regular season record and the team’s third consecutive trip to the Western Conference final, before being swept from the playoffs by the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Ralph coached the previous five seasons in the pro ranks—all with winning records— before joining Kelowna, including the last three with Idaho Steelheads of the East Coast Hockey League. Rockets head coach Bruce Hamilton said coaching in a vastly different environment— minor pro as opposed to major junior—wasn’t a simple transition for Ralph. “This was a big challenge for him coming here,” Hamilton added. “One, because of the expectations we have and, two, not having worked in junior hockey…and that was a real adjustment. “The day-to-day commitment to the kids at this level takes a lot, you deal with them 24 hours a day…it’s not like the pros. It’s not a knock
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Brad Ralph is moving on after one season as coach of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. on the kind of coach he is, because he’s had good success.” As well as Ralph did in his first season in
charge of a WHL team, Hamilton believes the young coach’s skills may be better suited to the pro game.
“I don’t want to take anything away from Brad, I think he’s a real good coach,” said Hamilton. “He came from coaching at the pro ranks and I think he’ll be an excellent coach again at that level.” Ralph couldn’t be reached for comment on Monday, but did make the following statement in a press release issued by the team. “I’m appreciative of the opportunity given to me by the Rockets this past season,” said Ralph. “I’m very proud of the success which the club enjoyed in reaching the Western Conference finals. I wish the club and its players the best of success in the future.” After coming within one shot of a Memorial Cup title last year, the Rockets had deigns on making another lengthy run this season under Ralph’s guidance.
And while making it to the third round of the postseason was better than 18 other teams in the WHL, it still fell below the standard the Rockets and their fans have become accustomed to. “You can’t knock the record we had with Brad, but he did inherit a good team,” Hamilton said. “In his defence, this is not an easy place to come into where expectations are high and everything is new to you, the other coaches, the players, the organization. “We’ve developed our players and a wonderful culture here and we want to keep that going.” Unlike last year when Lambert resigned in early July, Hamilton said the Rockets will have plenty of time to search for a replacement for Ralph. Hamilton said handfulls of resumes have already started rolling in and
expects there will be plenty of qualified candidates to consider over the next several weeks. “This time we’re going to have lots of time to meet with them and get to know them, see what each of them have to offer,” he said. “You generally want to close in on someone before the NHL draft, so that gives up a big jump on where we were at last year.” Hamilton said Rockets assistants Kris Mallette and Travis Crickard would be considered for the job if interested, but wouldn’t be given preferential treatment simply based on their current positions with the club. Coaches interested in applying for the position can email Bruce Hamilton at bruceh@ kelownarockets.com. @capnewsports
RBC Cup the final step on Warriors’ journey Warren Henderson The West Kelowna Warriors have already claimed two of Canadian junior A hockey’s more coveted titles. The third and most sought after trophy of all now awaits them in Lloydminster, Alta./Sask. The Warriors will take on the host Bobcats Saturday night in the opening game of the RBC Cup national junior A hockey championship. “This is what you play all year for,” said Warriors head coach and GM Rylan Ferster. “We’re excited… privileged and honoured to be in this position. It’s great to be in this final class of teams,” he said. The Warriors—the Fred Page Cup and Western Canada Cup champs— will be joined by the host team, along with the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Brooks Bandits, and Ontario’s Carleton Place Canadians and Trenton Golden Hawks in
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CANADIAN C O L L E G I AT E BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!
Mike Rogers (right) and the Okanagan College Coyotes will host the Canadian College Baseball Conference championship this week at Elks Stadium.
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The Okanagan College Coyotes have yet to celebrate a Canadian College Baseball Conference championship. There may be no better time or place for a breakthrough for Geoff White’s team than this weekend in Kelowna. The Coyotes will play host to the CCBC’s seasonending championship tournament, beginning Thursday at Elks Stadium. OC will be joined in the five-team, roundrobin tournament by the defending champion Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs, the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack, the Calgary Dinos and Vancouver Island Baseball Institute. It’s the first time the Coyotes will host the CCBC finals, after winning the bid process for both the 2016 and 2017 tournaments. “We’re excited, it’s been two years since the application process and now we’re ready to go,” said White, the Coyotes head coach. “Expectations are high on the field, hopefully we’ll
get some good weather and a good turnout in support of our team. “We’re looking forward to some good baseball.” The PBA Dawgs are not only the defending champs but won the regular season title with a 22-6 record. And while the Lethbridge-based
program is favoured, White said anything can happen in the four-day tournament. “The league has been very even, where any team can beat any other team on a given day,” said White, whose Coyotes finished second at 14-14. “I think it’ll all come down to
CCBC schedule Teams: Okanagan College Coyotes (OC) Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack (TRU) University of Calgary Dinos (UC) Vancouver Island Baseball Institute Mariners (VIBI) Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs (PBA) All games at Elks Stadium in Kelowna • Thursday, May 12 Noon—PBA vs. UC 3:30 p.m.—TRU vs. PBA 7 p.m. VIBI vs OC • Friday, May 13 10 a.m.—VIBI vs. TRU 1 p.m.—UC vs OC 4 p.m VIBI vs. PBA 7 p.m. OC vs TRU • Saturday, May 14 10 a.m.—UC vs. VIBI 1 p.m.—UC vs. TRU 4 p.m.—OC vs. PBA • Sunday, May 15 Finals
execution, pitching and defence, that’s what wins championships.” Based largely on the quality of his pitching staff, White likes the Coyotes’ chances. “I think we have a good shot at it,” he said. “We have deep pitching and that could be a key for us.” As for the quality of baseball fans can expect, White is confident the entertainment value will be satisfactory, at the very least. “It’s good baseball, it’s competitive and we have a lot of talented young players,” he said. “More guys are staying at home and playing in Canada now. The league continues to get stronger, the parity is there, and it’s a good brand of baseball. These kids work really hard at it.” The week will begin Wednesday night at 7:30 with a home run derby at Elks Stadium, with proceeds going to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. The final is set for Sunday afternoon. Day passes for the CCBC finals are $20; a tournament pass is $55. For more: okanagan collegebaseball.ca.
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Make it two consecutive 70.3 North American Championship wins for Heather Wurtele. The Kelowna triathlete persevered through rainy conditions to successfully defend her Ironman 70.3 St. George title on Saturday in Utah. Down by more than 90 seconds early the race, Wurtele steadily reeled in the leaders before taking over top spot on the bike ride with a solid 2:22:33 split. Saturated by the downpour, Wurtele and Britain’s Holly Lawrence began the run together, but the Kelowna athlete pulled away to win by well over a minute in 4:16:48. “All day long, it was a battle,” Wurtele said. “I was pushing max, max, max the whole time, plus it was pouring down rain. This course keeps you honest, I’ll tell you that.” It was Wurtele’s fourth win overall at St. George, the first two coming at the full Ironman distance. In addition to picking
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sports ____________________________________________________________________ The Kelowna Paddle Centre’s Leanne Stanley is racing for Canada this week at the World Outrigger Championships on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Stanley is competing in the women’s singleperson outrigger against 46 paddlers from many countries including
Australia, Tahiti, New Zealand, and the U.S. The favourites in her event are Hinatea Bernardino from Tahiti and Marama Elkington from New Zealand but she will also be racing up against another challenge. Stanley, who has Type 1 diabetes, needs to
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constantly monitor and control her blood sugars during the competition. “My biggest challenge will be managing my blood sugars with multiple short intense races in a day as I’m used to at least hour long events or longer,” Stanley said. “This year I am armed with my Continuous Glucose Monitor for the first time at a World Championship so that will help keep my blood sugars in the range that will ensure I can perform at my best.” Stanley first came to Kelowna in 2009 to train for the 2010 World Championships because of warmer
winters compared to Ontario. And because her roommate from the 2008 World Championships, Sandra Mowat, offered her a place to stay and became her training partner. After winning bronze in 2010, Stanley didn’t want to leave Kelowna, as the paddlers in the area were supportive and fun to train with—not to mention the natural beauty of the area. She managed to find work in Kelowna, moving permanently to the area in 2011 and has never looked back. “The people at Kelowna Paddle Centre (formerly Kelowna
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anymore, it’s about the connection to people, the ohana (family). “Helping people get on the water and have a more enjoyable time
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A productive weekend in Abbotsford kept the Okanagan Athletics within striking distance of top spot in the B.C. Premier Baseball League. With the three wins in four tries against the
Cardinals, the fourthplace A’s pushed their season record to 13-7 to remain hot on the heels of North Shore, the Victoria Mariners and Whalley Chiefs in the battle for first.
Okanagan has won 10 of its last 11 games. On Saturday in Abby, Okanagan opened with a 9-3 win over the Cards. Sam Avila went 3-for5 with a pair of RBIs to lead the offence. Austin Brown (3-0) earned the win on the mound. In Game 2, Sean Haylow tossed a complete game seven-hotter in a 5-3 win. The A’s had only
two hits but were the beneficiaries of 10 walks by Abbotsford pitchers. On Sunday, Matt Brodt was in top form again as the A’s needed nine innings to earn a 3-2 win. Brodt allowed just three hits and struck 10 in eight innings of work for his fourth win, while Keaton Mandryk picked up the save. Cole Van Every doubled in Dylan
Faulkner for the winning run in the ninth. The series finale saw the Cardinals avoid a sweep with a 2-1 win. David Tongue went the distance on the mound, falling to 3-2 on the season This weekend, the A’s will visit the Victoria Mariners for a pair of doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday.
Another weekend split has the Kelowna Sun Devils playing .500 baseball through the first three weeks of the B.C. 18U AAA baseball season. On Saturday at Lombardy Park, Kelowna traded wins with the Cloverdale Spurs. In the opener, Jon McCarthy had two hits and three RBIs in a 13-7 Sun Devils win. Jordan
Laidlaw picked up his second win of the season going 4 2/3 innings. In Game 2, the Spurs rebounded with a 9-5 victory. Laidlaw and Noah Ringness-Law led the offense with two singles each. Kensington Renneberg went six innings, striking out five and walking five in the loss. On Sunday, the Sun Devils split a deuce with
the South Fraser Giants. Kelowna managed only four hits in the opener, a 5-3 loss. Errors cost the Sun Devils, while Jay Taylor pitched a gem for South Fraser with eight strikeouts. The Sun Devils finished the weekend in style with a dramatic 7-6 comefrom-behind victory. Trailing 6-3 in the seventh, Kelowna pushed four runs across for the win. Jackson Miner’s walk off a single scored Noah Ringness-Law for the decisive run. Gavin Barrett picked up the win going seven strong innings, striking out six and improving his record to 4-0. Ringness-Law led the offense with three hits, including two doubles and two RBIs. “ Character reveals heart and heart is what our players have plenty of,” Sun Devils coach Rob Law. “They believe they are in every game and they never quit.” The Sun Devils (77) are back home this weekend as they host the Aldergrove Dodgers on Saturday and the Chilliwack Cougars on Sunday. All games are at Lombardy Park.
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Jr. Raiders home to Flames Thursday The Kelowna Raiders look to carry momentum over into Thursday night’s home game against the South Okanagan Flames. Face off at Memorial Arena is 7:30 p.m. The Raiders (1-4) are coming off their first win of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League season last Friday night in Armstrong. Krisitian Beech, who scored a third-period hat trick, led Kelowna with four goals and two assists as the Raiders downed the ‘Rocks 12-10. Veteran Greg Batt
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Christian Taylor, from Comox Valley, will get some work in the midfield with the UBC Okanagan men’s soccer team this season.
Midfielder from Comox to join UBCO Heat soccer The UBC Okanagan Heat men’s soccer program is bringing Vancouver Island product Christian Taylor on board for the 2016 Canada West season. The Comox Valley midfielder brings with him a long career of soccer experience. Taylor is currently the captain of the Upper Island Riptide U18 team of the Vancouver Island Premier League, and served as captain in his fifth and final season with his high school team, the Mark Isfeld Ice. Taylor looks to make a meaningful contribution to the Heat in his freshman season at the CIS level. “I hope to be a presence in the midfield next season with the Heat, and be an asset by keeping my composure during matches, and making key passes throughout the game, while doing my defensive duties for the team,” said the 5-foot-11 centre-mid. Asked about the difficulty of making that transition up to the university level, Christian is not hesitant. “I’m
had an explosive night with three goals and four assists, while Quinn Johnson-Plant chipped in with a goal and eight points for the Raiders. Defensively the Raiders got solid performances by Trevor Reed, Jared Murphy and Cam McFarlane to keep the Shamrocks shooters at bay. Nick Pilato stood strong in net with 35 saves. A night earlier, the Shamrocks slipped past the Raiders 15-14 at Memorial. Nick Alcorn led the way
As a midfielder he was able to link the play together at both camps—something that is vitally important. Christian’s work rate is very good and he is not shy about getting involved on the physical side of the game.” Dante Zanatta, Heat men’s soccer head coach excited and ready to be done with high school, and I feel like university is where I’m meant to be. As for soccer, I’m definitely ready to move up to a more competitive level of soccer and challenge myself at the CIS level.” He is also confident that UBC Okanagan will be a good fit for him both athletically and academically. “UBC is such a good school academically and I am excited to be able to
get my post-secondary education at a school of this quality,” he said. “I like the way that coach (Heat men’s soccer head) Dante Zanatta coaches and how the team plays. I feel like my style of play matches the team’s, so I think it’s a good fit.” “Christian caught our eye at our Island ID camp in December and we brought him in for our spring camp,” Zanatta said of Taylor. “He demonstrated the work rate and skill’s that we are looking for to continue to build the program. As a midfielder he was able to link the play together at both camps—something that is vitally important. Christian’s work rate is very good and he is not shy about getting involved on the physical side of the game.” Asked what part of his game he thinks will be the most helpful in taking that next step to play against university level competition, Taylor said, “my composure is a quality that helps me stay relaxed, and it will help me a lot when playing CIS soccer next year.”
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for Kelowna with five goals and three assists, Beech had two goals and eight points, while captain Chase Bremner had three assists.
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again Saturday in Armstrong. Plagued by injuries, the Raiders (0-3) are coming off a 12-5 loss to the hometown Kamloops Rattlers last Friday. AJ Lockwood paced the Kamloops attack with five goals, while Kyle Walker, Chris Kerssens and Blaine Boomer each score twice. For Kelowna, veteran Vic Wiens netted a pair, while singles Rivers Lafferty, Jared Maclennan and Nick Evans scored singles.
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#KC08002610 - 38 Papers Addison Rd, Cox Rd, King Rd, Regal Rd, Thacker Dr. 3137 to 3194 #KC08002910 – 50 Papers Boucherie Rd. 3200 to 3299, Gregory Rd. 1100 to 1199, Mission View Crt, Sunnyview Rd, Vector Dr.
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#KC05021301 - 81 Papers Elwyn Rd. 1170 to 1330, Gerstmar Rd. 410 to 605, Gramiak Rd, Mary Crt.
#KC08003012 - 53 Papers McCallum Rd, Menu Rd. 1108 to 1435, Timothy Pl, Topham Rd.
#KC05022600 - 78 Papers Dell Rd. 345 to 665, Hollydell Rd. 435 to 605, Hollywood Rd. 600 to 693 ODD, Perry Rd.
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#KC05024401 - 46 Papers Autumn Rd, Fulmer Rd, Loseth Rd. 1600 to 1799, Lynrick Rd. 1634 to 1843
#KC08003211 - 27 Papers Joyce Rd, Lynden Rd, Michael Dr, Paula Rd.
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#KC08003212 - 44 Papers Avondale Pl, Guidi Rd, Trevor Dr. 1133 to 1207
#KC07000919 - 56 Papers Marathon Crt, Olympus Way, Pinewood Pl.
#KC08003213 - 47 Papers Lakeview Cove Pl, Lakeview Cove Rd, Rock Rose Pl.
#KC07001013 - 33 Papers Horizon Dr. 1991 to 2136
#KC09006510 - 51 Papers Sundance Dr, Sundance Crt.
#KC07001014 - 27 Papers Aurora Hgts.
#KC09006812 - 34 Papers Alexandria Way
#KC07001111 - 52 Papers Moonbeam Close, Sunview Dr. 2026 to 2235
#KC10004114 - 47 Papers Braeburn Crt, Ridge Blvd. 3316 to 3530
#KC07001112 - 60 Papers Devon Crt, Devon Rd, Hants Rd, Somerset Rd, Somerset Crt, Surrey Rd, Sussex Rd.
#KC10005312 – 33 Papers Carrall Rd, Boucherie Rd. 2150 Only
#KC07001118 - 86 Papers Rosealee Crt, Rosealee Lane 1951 to 2068, Roseridge Crt. #KC08001312 - 23 Papers Abel St, Abel Pl, Tomat Ave. 1996 to 2030 #KC08001411 - 21 Papers Alexander Pl, Michelle Cres. #KC08001412 - 29 Papers Tomat Ave. 2108 to 2197 #KC08001510 - 33 Papers Bridgeview Rd, Essen Rd, Kelview Rd, Kelview Crt. #KC08001610 - 34 Papers Hayman RD. 2200 to 2377, Keefe Rd, Thacker Dr. 2210 to 2469
#KC08001711 - 27 Papers #KC03012500 - 47 Papers Hayman Rd. 2445 to 2505, Stuart Rd. 705 to 760, Gordon Dr. 4260 to 4346 EVEN, Paret Pl, San Juan Crt, Thacker Dr. 2448 to 2525 San Michelle Rd, San Michelle Crt. #KC08001712 - 41 Papers #KC03012700 - 55 Papers Buena Vista Rd, Crestview Rd, Hayman Rd. 2395 to Coryell Rd. 500 to 599, Greene Rd, Lakeshore Rd. 2415, Issler Rd, Scantland Rd. 618 to 645 4201 to 4399, Simeon Crt, Willms Rd. #KC08001811 - 42 Papers #KC03013001 - 49 Papers Boucherie Rd. 2545 to 2555, Brenmaur Rd, Rumney Anhalt Rd, Gordon Dr. 4500 to 4599, Harmony Crt, Rd, Sinclair Rd, Winnipeg Rd, Stuart Rd. 842 to 995 Horak Rd, Nathan Rd. #KC08001812 - 32 Papers #KC03013201 - 57 Papers Collingwood Rd, Harmon Rd, McKay Rd. Berk Crt, Buck Rd, Darin Crt. 4660 to 4697, Gordon Dr. 4611 to 4693, Vance Ave. #KC08001911 - 23 Papers Anders Rd. 890 to 930 EVEN, Skyline Rd, Boucherie #KC03013402 - 45 Papers Rd. 2650 to 2689 Crawford Rd. 1415 to 1535, Mission Ridge Dr.1383 to 1549, Mission Ridge Rd, Westridge Dr. 4570 to 4590 #KC08002012 - 24 Papers Anders Rd. ODD, Olalla Rd, Stevenson Rd, Teal Rd, #KC03013602 - 38 Papers Boucherie Rd. 2705 to 2775 ODD Westridge Dr. 4732 to 4890, Westridge Crt, Woodridge Rd, Woodridge Crt. #KC08002110 - 36 Papers Dogwood Rd, Douglas Rd, Hawthorne Rd, Thacker Dr. #KC03014201 - 60 Papers 2700 to 2805 South Ridge Dr. 5026 to 5114, South Crest Dr. 700 to 786, Cantina Crt. 700 to 799 #KC08002210 - 33 Papers Britt Rd, Franwill Rd, Kerry Lane, Thacker Dr. 2815 #KC03014204 – 50 Papers to 2925 Benmore Crt, Benmore Pl, Burnell Crt, Dougherty Ave. 630 to 672, South Ridge Dr. 5161 to 5251 #KC08002410 - 52 Papers Beverly Pl. 3012 to 3090, Brookfield Crt, Graymar Rd, #KC03015900 - 17 Papers Ogden Rd. 800 to 999, Thacker Dr. 2927 to 3010, Gardenia Crt, Mahonia Crt, Robinia Crt, Westbrook Dr, Westview Rd. Wisteria Crt. #KC08002510 - 80 Papers #KC03016704 - 46 Papers Boucherie Rd. 3110 to 3191, McCartney Rd, Montigny Almandine Crt, Arbor View Dr. 566 to 699 Rd, Wales Rd, Thacker Dr. 3015 to 3131
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April 5, 1926 - April 25, 2016 With great sadness we share the passing of Joan, loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Born in Yorkshire, England where she met and married a Canadian airman in 1945 and traveled to Canada as a war bride in 1946, then settled in Kimberley, BC. They remained there until 1968 when they returned to England for several years before returning to Canada once more, this time to Kelowna where two of their daughters now resided. Several years were spent there, then they once again returned to England to care for her elderly parents, upon their death Joan and Earl returnedto the Okanagan. Joan is predeceased by her husband, Earl; daughter, Ann; and granddaughter, Jacqualeen; son-in-laws, Edward Middleton and Brian Oldfield. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Middleton, Coreen Oldfield; son, Mark (Suzanne); grandchildren, Kathleen, Jim (Lora), June(Chris), Catherine(Gary), Christopher(Lei Ann), Earl, Fraser and Molly; great grandchildren, Kyle, Geori, Shelby, Johnathan, Bryan, David and Kevin; sister, Sheila Campling; and brother, Randy Dowkes; as well as many more nieces, nephews and cousins both here and abroad. The Celebration of Life will be on July 9th, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. Saviours Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Avenue, Penticton. Memorial tributes can be made to The Canadian Cancer Society and/or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family wish to thank all hospital staff and especially the nurses on CP2 for their many kindnesses to make Joan’s final days comfortable. An interment of Joan’s ashes in the Cranbrook Cemetery will take place at a later date. We shall miss your sunny smile and quick wit, Mom. We love you. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com
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Neil Frederick passed away in Thousand Palms, California on November 18, 2015. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 11:00 am- 2:30 pm at Army, Navy & Air Force Club, 270 Dougall Road N. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com.
WALMSLEY, BARBARA KAY
October 25, 1933 ~ April 27 2016 Our beloved Barb has gone to be with the Lord, who has been her guiding light. She passed away peacefully at Cottonwoods Care Centre, Kelowna. Barb was born in Lanigan, Sk., and grew up in Watson, SK. She spent many years working at Vancouver Children’s Hospital as a Practical Nurse. She loved her work and often referred to the children as “her kids.” Barb is Survived by her sister Jill (Gerry) Greilich of Florida; brothers Jim (Olga) of Penticton, and Jack (Marion) of Kelowna; also 7 nieces and nephews, David, Elaine, and Jayson Walmsley, Nancy Doepke, James Greilich, and Malena Lee; as well as 11 great nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Dr. Appleby and Cottonwood’s Nursing Staff. Memorial Service held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 1:00pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
CHAMBERS, ANNA
Anna Chambers passed away May 3, 2016, at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her children Vernon (Susan), Larry (Judi); grandchildren Tammi (Peter), Jody (Andrea), Tom, Michael (Becky), Stephen, Jennifer; great-grandchildren Riley, Braedan, Levi, Carson, Arleigh, Ayden, Kooper, Izzy, Sadie, Porter. We wish to give a special thank you to her care giver Lois Taylor. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 13th at 11:00 am at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 11123 E. Okanagan Center Road. Burial to follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. No flowers please, donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.
DEFFNER, ELIZABETH ANTONIA Elizabeth Antonia Deffner, passed away on May 2, 2016 at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by her husband Kurt and her son Gerhardt. She is survived by her children Esther (Pedro), Eric (Regina); six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Elizabeth emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1959 and lived there for 11 years and moved to Kelowna in 1969. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 625 Franklyn Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: HYPERLINK “http://www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com” www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements in care of Valleyview Funeral Home, 250-765-3147.
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Lost & Found LOST Keys, possibly lost in Mission area or the Kelowna area in general on April 25 1 Black GM key, 1 silver key and a few padlock keys as well. Call 236-420-1717 REWARD
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Joe Stoltz passed away on April 27, 2016 at the age of 71 in his peaceful suite up in the hills of Peachland. He is survived by his son Darren and his family, and his sister Bernice. Joe was predeceased by his mother Anna, his father Peter, his sister Philomena, and his brother Tony. A memorial celebration will be held on May 15th, 1:00 pm, at the Ramada Inn in Kelowna. Any inquiries can be sent to Darren at darrenstoltz@columbiawireless.ca
CAMPBELL TERRY “MARK� Terry “Mark� Campbell age 50, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. Mark passed from sustained injuries in a one way vehicle accident while riding his bike crossing Banks Rd. and Baron Rd. Mark was born November 30, 1965. In Red Deer, Alberta. He moved to Kelowna young and lived in Kelowna as a life long resident. He worked at Campain Marine as a painter. He leaves behind loving brother, Vince Campbell, Daughter, Amanda Campbell, Grandson Bradly Bissat and Granddaughter Kaylee campbell. Words cannot express how much you are loved and missed. Our lives will never be the same without you in it. A gathering will be held on the south entrance of Kalamalka Lake Park at 1pm Sunday, May 15. Exact location will be posted on Mark’s Facebook page. Direction signs will be placed to make sure everyone finds their way.
CAMPESE, BRUNO LUIGI Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Kelowna, BC. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Vincenzina; daughters Assunta (Bob) of Calgary, AB, Antonietta (Jeff) of Kamloops, BC, sons Sam (Wilma) of Calgary, AB and Mario (Sharon) of Nelson, BC; grandchildren Alyssa, Julia, Justin, Laura, Lee, Connie, Micheal, Tony, Matthew, Molly, Jayna and Spencer; great grandchildren Hayden, Sophia, Cameron, Linden, Ava and Morgan; sister Natalina (Angelo) of Toronto, ON. Predeceased by parents Salvatore and Assunta, brothers Francesco, Michele, Antonio; sisters Dora, Maria; sisters-in-law Giuseppina, Carmela and Adelina. Bruno was born on May 10, 1933 in Serra San Bruno, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in January, 1956 and settled in Nelson, BC where he and Vincenzina raised their family. Early on, Bruno worked with CPR and then in construction. He then continued his work with Notre Dame University which eventually became Selkirk College retiring in 1994. In 2006, Bruno and Vincenzina relocated to Kelowna, BC where he made many new friends. Bruno had a “life of the party� personality at family gatherings. He loved to make people laugh and had many simple passions. He loved to garden and did so until he recently entered his care home. He adored playing his guitar and joyfully appreciated a great song. When his kids were little, he loved taking them fishing and on picnics. He loved making wine and sharing it generously with family and friends. During his retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at a few organizations. Meeting his friends for coffee was a daily routine. Above all, Bruno deeply loved spending time with his family and friends. Prayers will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm and a Funeral Service at 10:00 am Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. Charles Garnier Parish, 3645 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna, BC. Interment will be held on 11:00 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Nelson Memorial Cemetery. We would like to thank Dr. Dawson, Carys Jones and the staff of both Kelowna General Hospital and Spring Valley Care Centre for the exceptional care Bruno received. Memorial donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or Alzheimer Society of BC, Suite 307 – 1664 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8N3. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077.
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District of Kitimat, exempt staff position with generous compensation. Reporting to the Operations Manager, is responsible for repair and maint. of the municipality’s infrastructure including roads, signage, sidewalks, general clean-up, common services, buildings & fleet equipment, and assists with municipal water and sewer operations. Candidates will have a Civil Technologist Diploma and 5 years’ senior management experience in a municipal or similar work environment; an Applied Science Tech. Cert. is an asset. Submit resumes by May 29, 2016, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax: 250-632-4995 E-mail dok@kitimat.ca
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Capital News is looking for a person or persons with a reliable vehicle to deliver newspapers door to door in the Kelowna and Westside areas. Various sized routes on Wednesday and Friday. Your papers would be dropped at your home early in the morning for you to deliver, which leaves the rest of the day free. Work as much or as little as you want. To apply for this position, please call Capital News Circulation at 250-763-7575 and ask for Richard.
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Call Joseph @ Alpha Ventures
250-870-8989
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EDGING EMERALD CEDARS
direct from Okanagan grower, acclimatized for this area. SPECIAL - 5ft tall, 10 for $200. Delivery and planting available. Budget Nurseries (George) at 250-498-2189 georgedemelo@mail.com
PACKING PAPER FOR SALE
Moving & Storage
GREAT for the kids to draw on, plus puppy training, gardens and packing for moving. Cleaner Than News Print! $1.50 + up. Talk to the girls in classiďŹ ed to purchase yours.
AAA Best Rates Moving $59+. FLAT Rates long dist. Weekly trips BC/AB. 250-861-3400 A+ Service: JOE’S MOVING Reasonable Rates, Fully Equip’d Trucks, Local-long Distance, Storage Available. No Job Too Small! Free Estimates. Call Joe: 250-470-8194 FAMILY Movers. Moving? Anything, anywhere. Local and long distance trips. Packing service available, weekly trips to Vancouver, Alberta, full and partial loads. Cheapest rates in the valley. Free Estimates, 250-493-2687
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Price incls. Cloverdale High Performance Paint. NO PAYMENT, until job is completed!
Fresh From the Fields “Local Produce at Your Doorstep�
Decosonic Electric Vacuum Bag Sealer (NEVER USED) $50 Call 250-765-6202 Maple Sewing Machine Table 32�w x 30�h x 18�d $75 Call (250)765-6202 Nutri-Max Automatic $60 Call 250-765-6202
Juicer
$200 & Under Kenmore Heavy Duty Washing Machine - LIKE NEW - $200 Call 250-765-6202
$400 & Under
Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths The Best Little Gunshop Around 4-1691 Powick Rd Kel 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin
Furniture TEAK, VINTAGE AND MODERN HOME FURNISHINGS MANY IN-STORE SPECIALS! OK Estates FURNITURE & more 1960 SpringďŹ eld Road, Kelowna 250-868-8108 facebook.com/okestates
Heavy Duty Machinery Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, (farm tractors w/loaders)1985 or newer. Skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.
Medical Supplies
Buffet and Hutch, Table and Chairs, $375 for all. You pick up. 250-862-5760
TREAT yourself. Panasonic Massage Chair. New condition. Retail $3699.99 Sell 1/2 price + tax (250)762-9776
$500 & Under
Misc. for Sale
UniquieRustic Iivingroom suite handcrafted/1 matching coffee table $500 778-478-0744
CERAMIC Urns for your loved ones or pets, hand painted. Phone Colleen: (250)766-4405 REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
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Auctions
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AUCTION SUNDAY, MAY 15th
View and browse the catalogue on-line Partial List Includes: Exceptional Victorian detailed Rosewood Presentation table, c1900 WMF Plated six piece trayed coffee and tea service set, Outstanding Belgian carved oak mirror back marble top dry sink, Carved Victorian mahogany Fireside chair, Heavy oak Welsh cupboard, Beautifully detailed Belgian oak sideboards, 14kt Yellow Gold and five stone Diamond Ring (Appraised at $7,935.00), Remarkable Belgian carved oak 9’ long cupboard, Large assortment of high-end jewellery and sterling silver, Exceptional Victorian carved oak metal lined pedestal wine chillar, Selection of fine china dinnerware sets, Vintage well upholstered arm chairs, Collectable assortment of Native artifacts and Museum quality stone implements, Selection of Original pictures and prints, Petite oak rolltop desk, Custom design wrought iron mirrow & wall plaques, Collectible 1890’s cast Hamilton Blue Rock Trap Thrower, Country primitives, Early advertising, Military collectibles, Selection of early saw & saw blades, Vintage toys, boxed lots and so much more‌. Check out our Spring Arrivals at FASHION’S ON 31st Viewings to be held in our Vernon Showrooms. Free parking all day Sunday!
VIEWINGS: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday thru Saturday 9:00 AM ‘til sale time Sunday SALE TIME: 1:00 PM Sunday, May 15th Check out our website www.antiqueimports.ca
ANTIQUE IMPORTS CHARTERED MEMBERS: B.C. AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISERS GUILD OF CANADA
3021 - 29TH AVE., VERNON 250-542-9119
999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy the coin collection also buying everything gold or silver. Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521
Sporting Goods
Ginseng tarps 24’x80’ for shade or windbreak. Inexpensive and attractive solution for hay shed, livestock shelter etc. $160. ea. 24’x160’ @ $300.ea. Quote available for installation. 250-558-8322.
Merchandise for Sale
1 Christine is Looking to Buy Antique Jewellery, Coins, Gold & Silver in ALL forms + Estate Collections. Please call Christine at 1-778-281-0030
Genuine Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Chad 1-250-863-3082 Local
Pets & Livestock
7 shelf plant stand. Tiered. Taller in the middle 36x36x12 $10 Call 250-765-6202
EXTERIOR STUCCO Special on Now! Done right. Okanagan’s qualified Elastomeric applicator. PaintTech Services 250-859-9081
FREE PALLETS ~ Capital News~ Front bay door facing Enterprise Way. Wednesday & Fridays are the best days to check for them.
2Girls1Truck Rubbish Removal. We load/haul/sort including electronics and paint. 250-878-5210
$100 & Under
Painting & Decorating
FREE CUTE KITTENS 250-300-8146
Wanted ~Senior lady & small dog looking for a ground level suite for rent or a double wide in a mobile park. (Reasonable) Call 250-491-1466.
Lakeshore Cottage S. Mabel Lake 1050 sq.ft, 2bdrm 1.5ba elec ht, 130 ft Lakeshore. 1-(250)547-6370
Recreational 1999 Wilderness Lite “ Fifth Wheel� Camper Furnace, gas stove, Fridge-gas or electric Comfortable Sleeps 4+ 2 more. Asking $5500 To view call 250765-6909
CENTRAL. Fri May 13th Sat May 14, 8-3. 1306 McBride Rd. Multi-Family Great Variety! Rain or shine. ELLISON MOVING SALE #33 - 3481 Old Vernon Road Fri&Sat May, 13&14 8-2 pm Furniture + many more items Glenmeadows Community 26 homes!! 615 Glenmeadows Rd. Sat., May 14 8 am - Noon JEWELRY Tools & Drywall Mudding Tools & Misc Stuff to Sell. MOVING! Call or (250)469-4056 (250)763-7828 Mission, 741 Barnaby Rd. Sat May 14th 8am-2pm. Multi family sale. Toys sporting goods,clothes,tools, anitiques!
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE
1326 Ladner Rd. Saturday, May 14th 7am -12pm Kids toys & clothes appls tools china books pictures indoor outdoor furniture FREE Coffee & Donuts for buyers!!! Everything must go, no price too low! MULTI-Family Sat., May 14th 8-1 the Sandhaven Complex at 1101 Cameron Avenue. West Kelowna 8-3415 Chancellor Dr off Mission Hill Rd Fri /Sat May 13/14 9am-4pm
MULTI -FAMILY Garage Sale at Westlake Gardens, 149 UNITS! Corner of Butt and Louie, 2250 Louie Drive, Westbank. Sat., May 14th 8:00 am until 1:00 pm
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ALJO 2008 24’ Camper Asking 12,000 Sleeps 6, Fully stocked Info and details 250-808-7502
6 Acres fronting Main St. Wpg, MB. Sewer newly installed. Ready for dev., stores or townhouses. May trade for duplex or house. Low price. 250-899-1064.
Duplex/4 Plex
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 55+. Quiet adult building. Includes free power with rent. 1 & 2 bdrms available. Clean & Affordable. NS. NP. 1779 Pandosy St. Please call 250801-6404 Rent $800- $900 CENTRE of Kelowna. New affordable lux 1&2bd, 5appls, ug prking, NS/NP. 250-763-6600. www.rentcentrepoint.com
Legal duplex 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath. RU-6 zoning, renovated. Near hospital, room rental income potential. OPEN HOUSE Daily 12 - 5 pm. Only $429,000 2122 Richter St. 250-979-0250
Houses For Sale TIMES HAVE CHANGED! Do you want the current value of your home? Free Evaluation. Call Grant, Premier Canadian Properties, Personal Real Estate Corporation.250-862-6436
Homes Wanted
Commercial/ Industrial FOR LEASE 1250sqft shop w/office & 3phs power, 22’ ceiling, $1500/mo+ triple net. Zoned for contractor sales. Industrial shop, landscaping business, etc. Fenced 1/2 acre service industrial lot available. Central Westside Location. will build to suit. 250-769-7424
Homes for Rent 3bd house, Avail June 1st $1250 + utils. Call 250-7636886 or 250-870-1006
WANTED. Full SxS duplex. Any location in Kelowna, any condition. Call 250-859-3890
Senior Assisted Living
1-800-222-TIPS
Supportive Private Housing, furnished (or not) Keep your independance but still receive 3 meals/snacks, ldry, hsekpng, all utils. and rides to Dr. appts. 3 locations avail. $1350/Month call 250-317-3341
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
Affordable 1, 2 & 3 Bdrms. AC, near schools, shopping & bus route. Insuite laundry H.Up’s. Across from Park. Clean Quiet & Spacious. Sorry NO Pets. Well Managed Building (250)-861-5605 or (250)-861-5657
Scrap Car Removal #1 SCRAP Vehicle & Steel Hauling. Pak Rat Towing. A Portion of proceeds go to your LOCAL FOOD BANK. Call 778-581-CARS (2277)
Trucks & Vans 1989 Toyota Create 350/Turbo 350 Trani. 8� lift /38� MT tires. $4900 (250)801-3028
Legal
Legal Notices NOTICE TENANT: Damron, Joan 202-560 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 5X1 LANDLORD: Jabs Construction #200-1889 Springfield Rd Kelowna BC V1Y 5V5
1 bedroom set, miscellaneous household items, Furniture. “The items will be disposed of after 30 days of the notice being served or posted, unless the person being notified takes the items, or establishes a right to the items, or makes a dispute resolution application with the Residential Tenancy Branch, or makes an application in Supreme Court to establish their rights to the items.�
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West Kel. Yard & Bake Sale Saturday, May 14, 8 - 1pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 3637 Brown Road. Donations of Saleable items appreciated morning of sale. YARD sale 2515 Johnson road, Kelowna,B.C.(Hall Rd Area) Tools,Household items,misc.. Sat and Sun May 7&8 _ 8am - 1pm
May15/ Jun1 - Capri Mall area between $5-600 1bdrm Furn’d. 50+ Working (references req.), responsible, clean and considerate person to share condo 250-681-1965
1989 Mustang GT New 5.0 , 425 HP Too much to list Must See $4900 (250)801-3028
The Canadian Diaster Animal Response Team (CDART) is participating in the Smith Creek Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 14th 8am-2pm Please visit us at: 2669 Wild Horse Dr. West Kelowna Call 250-809-7152 for queries. West Kelowna. HUGE MultiFamily Garage Sale! 521 Casa Grande Drive. (Just across the bridge off Campbell road) Sat., May 14 8-4 pm tools, furniture, linens, Coke collectables, car parts, misc. household, books, etc. Something for Everyone.
Avail. IMMED. 1BD. Furn, wifi, util incl, shar’d bath/kit, w/d, by college $600 250-215-5796
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8-1 Sunday May 14th Rain / Shine - 3 Family Furn/Decor. 1-1132 Findlay Rd/ Fitzpatrick
1BD Westbank, Fully Furn’d share kitchen, W/D, Cable, Int. & Utilities Incl’d. $600 + DD. Avail June 1 . (250)-768-8301.
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888
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This Unit is a triple net lease opportunity for your new business 1600 Sq.ft. load of off street parking, address 235 Rutland Rd. North, just off of Hwy 33. Give Stu a call or email for more information on this great location. 250-8698821 or stu@associatedpm.ca
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A MASTER-PLANNED NEIGHBOURHOOD NEW TWO AND THREE BEDROOM HOMES IN THE HEART OF WEST KELOWNA. BLENDING THE LIFE STAGES AND LIFE STYLES THAT MAKE FOR A BALANCED COMMUNITY. THREE HOME STYLES – A VARIETY OF FLOORPLANS Now Featuring:
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Whether you purchase a home or refinance your mortgage, it’s likely the biggest financial investment you will make. And securing financing for that investment can present challenges. The good news is that mortgage brokers are available to assist you with navigating the complicated world of mortgages. A mortgage broker is a licensed professional that specializes in real estate financing and works for you. They have access to multiple lenders and can save you time by finding a mortgage or refinance solution that is just right for you. Your mortgage broker will do most of the work for you from the pre-approval to processing the documentation requirements. Your broker will be your point of contact for everything related to your financing. There are many good reasons to work with a broker . First, your mortgage broker is your greatest champion and will provide personalized services tailored to suit your needs. They will walk you through every step of the process and as independent professionals they can set appointment times that work with your lifestyle. Another benefit of working with a broker is that they are available for questions or consultation throughout the process and after the mortgage has funded. Second, mortgage solutions are their area of expertise. Mortgage brokers have access to, and knowledge of multiple home loan products offered by many different lenders. They do not work for one specific lender and can shop the market for you. Mortgage brokers are able to advise you
of the lenders that will consider your application. This is particularly helpful for individuals with poor credit ratings or for those with financial circumstances that may impact their ability to secure a loan. They can also access exclusive deals that are not available on the open market, and in some cases may be able to negotiate a better interest rate from the lender. Your broker will help you with understanding the different financial products, the rate types and mortgage options and term. Third, mortgage brokers help you avoid unnecessary risks and costs. Whether you are looking at securing a new mortgage or refinancing, they can help identify applicable penalties, fees and charges so that you can make the most informed decision. Additionally, mortgage brokers will only pull your credit bureau once to evaluate your situation and make recommendations for mortgage options. They can then use this inquiry to shop your mortgage with different lenders. If you choose to do your own mortgage shopping this may result in different lenders each pulling your credit report which can have a negative impact on your credit score. Fourth, mortgage brokers provide all of these services free to borrowers. Mortgage brokers are paid by the lenders when a mortgage is funded so there is never a cost to the client. Of Prime Interest is a collaboration of mortgage professionals Trish Balaberde (250470-8324), Kristin Rosdal (250-878-3007) and Christine Hawkins (250-826-2001).
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ERA Kelowna is another high quality project by A&T Ventures Ltd. This is not an offering for sale and such offer can only be made by Disclosure Statement E&OE.
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (Peachland to Revelstoke) reports an all-time record of 1,069 residential sales posted to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) in April, up 34.3 per cent from the same month last year. The previous record was 1,015 unit sales recorded in May 2007. The average MLS® residential price was up 13.4 per cent to $459,595 compared to April 2015. The dollar volume of residential sales climbed 52.3 per cent to $491.3 million compared to April of last year. “Housing demand in the Okanagan is exceptionally strong this spring,” said Anthony Bastiaanssen, OMREB president and active REALTOR® in the Central Okanagan. “In addition to an increase in the number of local buyers, relocations from the Lower Mainland and other regions
of Canada are becoming increasingly common.” Underpinning a high level of consumer confidence is the province’s position as the best performing economy in the country, along with the attendant employment and wage growth, as well as a growing population bolstered by migrants from other provinces. “Record consumer demand combined with the fewest active residential listings since 2007 has created sellers’ market conditions in many neighbourhoods and across most home types,” said Bastiaanssen. “This imbalance is leading to upward pressure on home prices in the region.” The 1,805 new listings board-wide for the month were up 1.2 per cent compared to April 2015, while total active listings declined 16 per cent to 6,003 units over the same period. OMREB covers three dis-
tinct regions from Peachland to Revelstoke: The Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap. Central Zone (Peachland to Lake Country) Compared to April 2015: Transaction of all property types were up 47.7 per cent to 821 units. Total residential sales for the month were up 39.9 per cent to 743 units. The sale of single family homes increased 31.2 per cent to 383 units. Average number of days to sell a single family home was 50 days, down from 63 days in April 2015. The 932 new residential listings taken in the Central Okanagan during the month were down 6.4 per cent from a year ago, while new single family listings were up 11.5 per cent to 496 units over the same period.
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weekend along with a new pizza addition to the menu called Isola, which is a margherita pizza with prosciutto cotto, pineapple reduction and a drizzle of 20-year aged balsamic for $15. Call 236-420-4000. The Project Literacy Society marks its 30th anniversary this year serving residents in the area. Incorporated in 1986, Project Literacy was the first independent literacy organization chartered in B.C. The society has served more than 6,000 individuals who required support to achieve their full potential at work, home and in the community. Today, they help 400 people to meet their education, employment and personal goals by providing free individual tutoring in English and math. To celebrate, the society will host a number of events, including a community open house. If you are a former learner, tutor, volunteer or board member or would like to get involved with the society, they would like to connect with you. I am proud to say that I was involved in the first official board of The Project Literacy Society
Impression Floors owners Patrice and Garry Raven, providing a wide selection of flooring options on Baron Road in Kelowna. along with my brother-inlaw and sister in-law Rod and Diana Warnock, who did a tremendous amount of work to get the organization started. Christine McWillis is the executive director. Call 250-7622163; email Christine@ projectliteracykelowna. org. Sir Barber Shop, owned and operated by barber/ stylist Lana Tarasewich, has relocated from Lawrence Avenue to 1679 Pandosy St., beside City Pizza. Sir Barber also offers tanning and employs two additional barber/stylist staff. Call 250-763-4719. Rick Gee, former chair
of Okanagan College’s education council and longtime professor of computer science, will be recognized by Okanagan College with the Distinguished Service Award at the college’s Summer Convocation ceremony on June 29. He has dedicated more than three decades to supporting students and enhancing academic standards. May marks the 15th anniversary of Bobbi Moger starting her mobile fitness business, Pursuit Fitness. She is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for both land and water fitness classes. Moger
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This week’s column is dedicated Straight From to Don Jamieson, DeHart who passed away on April 28 after MAXINE a long battle with DEHART cancer. Don and my husband Chris worked together working at Okanagan at BC Tel (now TELUS) for Strata Management, many years. We shared Greg Bickert has started many good times with a new strata management Don and Thelma. Personal company, Inspire Property condolences to Thelma, Management Ltd., at 200 his entire family, past -1505 Harvey Ave., above colleagues and many teh Canadian Western friends. Bank. The company is accepting new strata, Impression Floors has condo and homeowners opened at 1-1725 Baron association clients. Inspire Rd. in Kelowna, in the offers an array of strata former Tile N All location, management services, which has in turn moved from basis bookkeeping a couple of doors down in and chairing meetings to the same complex. full administration and Owned and operated maintenance services. by Garry and Patrice Greg is pleased to assist Raven, they are not any strata corporation, new to the industry as particularly self-managed the Ravens owned and stratas that are interested operated Cottagecarpets. in hiring a strata manager ca in Richmond for the for the first time or other past 25 years. Garry strata’s that are looking was previously in the for more expedient and industry for 10 years prior dedicated services than to that. They still own their current manager the Richmond location. provides. Call 778-738Impression provides a 0234; email greg@ wide spectrum of flooring inspirem.com. options with many Dustin Erickson is a carpet styles, including UBCO student and owner green environmentally of Floatspace. He has labeled products. They been recognized with the sell and install hardwood, 2016 Enactus University laminate and vinyl plank, Entrepreneur Award of which is a new product the Year for Canada. This that looks like hardwood prestigious award is given and is versatile and easy to a full-time student who to maintain. Impression is balancing a growing services both residential business. and commercial Antico Pizza installations from the Napoletana, owned single room to a large and operated by complex and the installers Tony Katsabanis at have comprehensive 347 Bernard Ave. in knowledge of flooring downtown Kelowna, installation. Some of will celebrate its first the brands they offer anniversary Thursday, May are Beaulieu Canada 12. The restaurant plans (Peerless), Shnier, Kraus to offer Italian coffee Canada, Mohawk and and cheesecake for free Karndean. Call 250with any pizza purchase 979-7419; online on that day. Antico impressionfloors.ca will feature other great After 10 years of specials for the entire
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specializes in training 50 plus clients and seniors fitness programs. What started with instructing fitness classes for seniors in many of the retirement homes has grown into offering many other programs, including in-home and gym personal training programs, Osteofit and fall prevention programs, fibrofit (warm water pool program for those with fibromyalgia, arthritis, pre and post rehab) and nutritional coaching for weight loss. You can also read her bi-weekly column on seniors’ fitness in the Kelowna Capital News. Call 250-317-3508; online pursuitfitness.ca. Wanda and Dan Truong, owners of Mekong Restaurant at 1030 Harvey Ave. in Kelowna, will celebrate their 29th year in business this month. As in all previous 28 years, they are celebrating by drawing for a trip for two to Victoria. All you have to do is enter when you are in the restaurant. Call 250-763-2238. Hudson’s Bay is hosting The Spring Shoe Event on Saturday, May 14. Join in as the store presents this season’s shoe and sandal trends, introducing new
brands of Kari Lagerfeld, Bzees by Naturalizer, Feiyue, Ipanema, Vince Camuto, Keen, HiTech, Columbia, Teva and Merrell. Tickets $10 are redeemable towards your footwear purchase. Prices are 20 per cent off regular, sale and clearance-priced items and mystery bags of $50 for the first 15 customers spending $150 or more on ladies footwear. There will be fashion shows at 1 and 3 p.m. and a wardrobe clinic with a personal stylist following the show. To top it all off, Maxine DeHart (that’s me) will be having fun with my Step into Leadership presentation at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. The presentation is a lot of fun, so come and join me and find out how your shoes show your type of leadership skills. Ogopogo Odyssey, a book by Dorothy A Hawes and illustrated by Maggie Parr, is now on the shelves. Growing up in Vernon and a teacher of English literature, it was hard not to be aware of the many stories that circulated about the mythical lake creature. The book is about Colin, who while visiting his grandparents in the Okanagan, has a chance meeting with the famous lake creature known as Ogopogo. Later, deeply perplexed with his Ogopogo sighting, Colin meets an elderly native woman on the beach. She tells him of the legend of the Ogopogo with the First Nations Okanagan culture. Will Colin see the Ogopogo again? The book is an excellent story and beautifully illustrated and is ideal for the 4- to 8-yearold range. Available at Mosaic Books, Pioneer
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business __________________________________ DEHART FROM A30 Market, Quails’ Gate Winery, Save-On-Foods on Cooper Road, Towne Centre Card Shop and Bookland in Vernon. If there is any doubt about the popularity of the Ogopogo story, Nancy Wise, of Sandhill Book Marketing, says that another book they carried on the famous creature named Ogopogo: The Misunderstood Lake Monster has sold more than 28,000 copies since it first came out, with requests for it from Australia, Italy, Germany, Japan and the US. Kari Primak is cycling across Canada in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride to raise awareness and funds for Pediatric Cancer Research. Sears is the major sponsor for this ride and Kari is the only B.C. rider. She is hosting an event outside Sears on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., collecting donations and promoting the ride, riding on her wind trainer for six hours. The ride will be passing through Kelowna on Sept. 7 and there will be a large community event at Sears in Orchard Park where families
of children affected by cancer will speak. For more information check out sears nationalkidscancerride. com/ride/2016-nationalriders/kari-primak/. Congratulations to the following Kelowna City Yards Department employees who received long-term service awards. Brock Doyle, Steven Egely and Lloyd Hopkins (10 years); Wyatt Melynchuk (15 years); Dianne Doty, Neil Hunchak, Gary Callioux, Stephen Bryans, Gordon Phillips, Alan Weninger and Richard Yakiwchuk (25 years); and Louise Ludvigsen (30 years). Rosebuds Designer Consignment and Tickle Trunk & TTM Events, along with the Stewart Centre Shops and Services at 1855 Kirschner Road will host their inaugural
Spring Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be good food, good fun, in-store specials and great deals from all the merchants. See drum circle and demonstrations, a surprise visit from Batman, balloon animals, caricatures and casino spin to win. Event will supports both Arthritis Society and Elizabeth Fry Society. The Community Shredding Event, sponsored by West Kelowna Community Policing and RBC, is Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot of the Royal Bank, 3650 Gosset Rd. in West Kelowna. Sponsorship shredding services are being provided again this year by Okanagan Paper Shredding. Shredding helps prevent identify theft and fraud by having your personal and confidential documents safely destroyed. Cash donations will be collected for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Westside Youth Centre. Call 250-707-8022;email wkcp@shaw.ca.
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Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans garage sale, Saturday, May 14, 270 Dougall Rd. North. Tables $5, pancake breakfast and burgers. 250-765-1810. Kelowna Women in Business, May 18, at the Hotel Eldorado, 5 to 7 p.m., presents The Art of Inventing & Re-Inventing Stories of Change. Register at kwib.org. Birthdays of the week: Anne Zazuliak (May 10); John James (May 11); Ron Sutcliffe (May 11); Arnie Schneider (May 13); Joy Huculak (May 13); Ono Curaloto (May 13); Kent Harris, (May 13); John Schlosser (May 14); John Davina, (May 15); Stan Martindale (May 16); Michael Dorsel (May 16); Lori McCormack (May 16); Judy Syrnyk (May 17); Jerry Reiber (May 17); Graham Bell (May 17); In memory of our dad, Edward Abram (May 16); In memory of William Wesley (May 13). Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546, 250-862-7662, fax 250-860-3173, email maxdehart@telus.net.
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