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Community input needed for new Transportation Master Plan
The City of Kamloops wants residents to help steer Kamloops down the road to sustainability by providing input into the City’s Transportation Master Plan. A Stakeholder Advisory Group, representing Kamloops community members, businesses and agencies, has been advising on the Transportation Master Planning process since it began in March. Broad public participation is being planned for this summer and fall. During August, public engagement will focus on identifying transportation challenges and possibilities for various modes of transportation, including driving, walking, cycling and transit. There are a number of ways for residents to participate: A community survey on the City’s website will be open until August 22 to gather broad community input. Also, visit the City’s booths at: Hot Nite in the City (Victoria St. by Hotel 540) on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Farmers Market at St. Paul Street on Saturday, August 13 from 8:00 am to noon. The City’s original TravelSmart Plan, which was completed in 1999, was the City’s last major transportation planning exercise. The Sustainable Kamloops Plan developed in 2010 and the current update of the Official Community Plan (KAMPLAN) are defining a new vision for a sustainable Kamloops. An updated Transportation Master Plan will integrate and connect these planning initiatives. The Transportation Master Plan will equip Kamloops to effectively plan for growth while shifting to more sustainable transportation. Over the next 2 decades, Kamloops population is expected to grow an average of 1.6 percent per year - from a population Daryll Laboucan started the Tee Pee Village four years ago as an opportunity for people to of 86,000 today to 120,000 by 2035. At the come and learn about the cultures. It is set up similar to a heritage walk with displays, activities and story telling. The village is set up in the field at Stuart Wood School again August 15,16 same time, the City’s sustainability targets require significant reduction in greenhouse and 17. Monday is First Nations day, Tuesday is Metis day and Wednesday is Inuit day. gas (GHG) emissions to be considered a sustainable community. “The Transportation Master Plan will help us to identify how we can optimize the use of transit, Kamloops is the latest British Columbian com- map and are proud to partner with them to ensure walking and cycling,” says City Engineering munity to catch Pokémon GO fever. Turns out all game enthusiasts have access to the map.” Manager Deven Matkowski. “Increasing susthe community is a hotspot for Pokémon activity Locals and tourists alike will find Pokémon on tainable modes of transportation will help us and it is attracting locals and tourists alike to the hiking trails, mountain bike paths, throughout the to meet our sustainability targets. We know city centre and surrounding area. charming downtown core, at Riverside Park, and from other Cities’ experiences, that this creates “Our programmers were clearly some of the first even throughout local wineries. a greater sense of community and ultimately in our community to get hooked onto this latest “Pokémon seem to love hanging out in all improves quality of life for residents.” mobile application. As a creative and passion- of our favorite places too. It is a great way Driving personal vehicles is the most comate group we immediately saw an opportunity for the whole family to discover new aspects mon form of transportation for residents to channel our latest interest into something that of Kamloops and get outside to enjoy the traveling to work in Kamloops today - reprecould engage everyone around us,” explains iTel amazing summer weather,” says Beverley. senting 79 percent of trips. The Transportation Networks COO, Dan Rink. “The best sight so far was watching a fam- Master plan will help Kamloops to maintain iTel Networks developed a live Pokémon GO ily enjoy our nightly music in the park series a functional and efficient transportation netindex map that identifies and updates locations of and watching their kids playing together and work that considers all modes of travel and Pokémon in Kamloops. hunting Pokémon. The mobile app is bringing effectively moves people, goods and services. “We get excited about anything that brings peo- people together in a fun new way.” For more information on the Transportation ple to Kamloops and keeps them exploring,” says The Pokémon GO index map can be picked up Master Plan, to find out about opportunities Beverley DeSantis, CEO of Tourism Kamloops. directly at the Tourism Kamloops Visitor Centre to participate and to access the online survey, “We were thrilled when iTel came to us with their or downloaded at pokemap.itel.com. visit www.kamloops.ca.
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The Chris Buck Band kicked off the music on Tuesday, July 26 for BCLC’s 23rd annual Midsummer Music Jam. The evening’s festivities also included a mini food truck festival featuring nine local food trucks, and the country sounds of Me and Mae. The fundraising event for Kamloops Food Bank raised 1000 pounds of food and $1000 in donations!
Wai Hung Ma’s swimming fundraiser – continued from front event page “Swim all with Wai”. For the summer. A portion of book sale will more information and/or to help, email also go to the Shelter. We are aiming Wai at whungma@gmail.com. For more information about the YMCA to make this an annual inter-city challenge! Please help me set the bar high YWCA Women’s Emergency Shelter, so other cities have an impressive result contact Michele Walker or Jacquie Brand at 250-374-6162 or jbrand@kamloopsy. to try and beat!” You can learn all about Wai Hung Ma, org or mwalker@kamloopsy.or. Visit his challenge and all the people who are their website at www.kamloopsy.org. Tanya Orozco, freelance challenging themselves on his facebook
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The YMCA YWCA Women’s Emergency Shelter’s 5th Annual “Empty Toy Box” campaign is underway, running August 1 to August 31. The Women’s Shelter is in need of new toys and gifts to give to the children and families who stay at the Shelter. Often children need to leave their most precious items behind. Sometimes their stay at the Shelter is over birthdays and holidays. It’s a wonderful thing to receive something special during a difficult time in their lives. Don’t know what to give? Gift cards are a perfect gift! Drop off your new items and gift cards at participating local businesses that are hosting empty toy boxes, waiting to be filled! For more information, please contact Alix at Molly and Ed enjoyed a refreshing iced tea on the patio at Zack’s recently. These two 250-374-6162 or adolwill celebrate 66 years together this December. son@kamloopy.org.
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There’s no place better than The Cat Hospital From the first ‘meow meow’ that greets you when they answer the phone to the stellar service and support you receive, your trip to Kamloops’ only Cat Hospital will leave you with a warm feeling in your heart and your paws. The fabulous Dr. Sandy Jamieson and his team of dedicated cat lovers opened the only cat hospital in BC east of Vancouver last August. No stone left unturned, Dr. Sandy has dedicated his life to advancing the field of feline medicine including pioneering the start of the Academy of Feline Medicine in 1988. Dr. Sandy started The Cat Hospital of Kamloops to further pursue his passion for cats. He gradually realized his strong interest in feline medicine and sold the Richmond Animal Hospital in order to open the Cat Hospital in West Vancouver and the Cottage Cat Clinic in North Vancouver, which he operated for 17 years. As a volunteer Dr. Sandy has been President of the Vancouver Academy of Veterinary Medicine, President of the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association, President of the International Association of Cat Doctors, and Board Member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Academy of Feline Medicine. “We want people to know that this is more than a place,” explains Dr. Sandy. “This is more than bricks and mortar. We created this
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specifically to reduce anxiety related to your cat’s visit to the hospital. It is designed to be a relaxing environment.” And what a place it is, everything for the facility was carefully planned right down to the team of employees who are all highly knowledgeable when it comes to our feline companions. They offer all your typical veterinarian services including animal wellness exams, illness exam and vaccinations but then go one step further and make sure they have everything that will keep your feline happy and healthy for many years to come. This includes vacation boarding services (the cats get plenty of play time with staff), food sales, blood testing, electrocardiography, whole body x-rays, infrared thermal imaging, surgery, dental visits, Central cold laser therapy Notice to the Members of the Kamloops and intensive care hospitalization. Business Improvement Association of a; It is apparent from your first step inside the door that if you love your feline companion, there is no better advocate or doctor for your cat. Dr. Sandy and his team are dedicated to your best friend and it is apparent from the first visit. You can find Dr. Sandy and The Cat Hospital at 1338 Battle Street and reach them by phone at 236-425-1111. You can also read more about them at www.thecathospital.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Local artists reveal shared exhibition at the Old Courthouse Perspectives... Fear No Art by a BFA in 2005 and since learning from artists Light runs Wednesday, August 10 artists Garry Davies and Maureen then has been involved around the world. In to Saturday, September 3 at the Light is a unique collection of with the Kamloops the past few months Kamloops Arts Council Main paintings, drawings and sculpture Printmakers, and paintshe has been busy in Gallery and Hallway Gallery, on display at the Old Courthouse ing in her studio when her studio with sub- Old Courthouse Cultural Centre ject matter from the at 7 Seymour Street West with from August 10 to September 3. not traveling and collectGarry has completed monumen- ing photographic sources natural world. the closing reception scheduled tal and garden-size sculptures for for her studio work. From the Artists’ for Thursday, Sept 1 from 5:00 public and private presentation; the Completing residen- Sculpture- Killer Whales Studios: a shared to 7:00 pm. most noteworthy local sculpture is cies in China and Venexhibition by Garry For more information, visit by Garry Davies. The Overlanders of 1862 sculpture ice, she has benefited Davies and Maureen www.kamloopsarts.ca. located in front of Kamloops City Hall. Garry current style of expressive abstraction uses fibre wrappings over metal frame and acrylic It’s August in Kamloops and this means hot evolving and exploring as a performance artist. paintings. His recent works are on She recently came back from the Olympics of bura variety of subjects, which range nights, hot cars and Kamloops Burlesque’s hottest lesque in Las Vegas, The Burlesque Hall of Fame from the human gesture to whales annual show, Classic Pinup night! Local pinup gals Dahlia Divine, Ruby Spitfire, Weekend 2016, with her burlesque troupe, Screamdiving in the ocean. “I enjoy drawing, I enjoy painting, I enjoy sculpt- Cherry Pan-Tease, Miss Coco Creme, Crimson Clo- ing Chicken Theatrical Society, where they brought ing, and I enjoy sharing my vision ver, Coco’s Cream Puffs, and Kara-Sheen Inferno home ‘Best Big Troupe’ and ‘Most Comedic’. will be serving up some old-timey goodness on Kamloops Burlesque is a 19+ showcase. Admiswith others.” says Garry. Maureen has enjoyed getting August 11 at The Blue Grotto, alongside never before sion is at the door or VIP tickets can be purchased at Instinct Adornment or online at www.KamTix.ca. ‘up close’ with a wide diversity of seen on the stage guest headliner, Pocket Venus! From getting over her fear of fire then becoming a VIP Tickets give you exclusive floor seating and a trees and their uniqueness in the past few decades on her worldly fire performer with Radiant Heat fire troupe; to recent- chance to win more draw prizes. Arrive by 9:00 pm travels. Maureen explains “Creat- ly dancing Filipino folk dances to reconnect with her to take advantage of this special seating. Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:30 pm. ing through painting, drawing, and indigenous roots and using dance as an instrument of printmaking, my trees bring me decolonization with Kathara Indigenous dance troupe; The Pin Up show always has an incredible Best to a place of serenity and peace- to performing in the festival circuit around the U.S., Dressed contest, so be sure to dress your vintage much like sitting beside one in Montreal and Italy, Pocket Venus considers herself a best this August 11 for a chance at winning some nature.” Maureen graduated with lifelong student of yoga and dance who is constantly delectably decadent Caduceus Chocolates!
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Transportation Master Plan Community Engagement Gears Up! Let’s Talk about WHAT MOVES YOU when it comes to the future of transportation in Kamloops. The Transportation Master Plan will equip Kamloops to effectively plan for growth while shifting to more sustainable transportation. Over the next 2 decades, Kamloops population is expected to grow an average of 1.6 percent per year -- from a population of 86,000 today to 120,000 by 2035. The Transportation Master Plan is about: • Roads • Sidewalks • Safety • Bike lanes • Crosswalks • Accessibility • Whatever you envision!
• Traffic signals and stop signs • Multi-use paths • Transit
• Trails • How you move • Moving Goods & services
The City wants your input! Three great ways to participate: 1. Take the Survey: Visit www.kamloops.ca and click on Let’s Talk Transportation Master Plan 2. Attend an upcoming event: • Victoria St. Farmers Market ~ Wednesday, August 3, 8 am to 2 pm • Hot Nite in the City ~ Saturday, August 6 (Victoria St. by Hotel 540), 10 am to 5 pm • St. Paul Farmers Market ~ Saturday, August 13, 8 am to noon 3. Stay connected: • Provide your email on the survey or at the events to receive updates and further opportunities to participate.
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Rhona Armes feature artist at Courthouse Gallery The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery is presenting their August featured artist, Rhona Armes. Rhona brings a lifetime of knowledge and experience to her work as a painter, pottery artist and sculptor. She has been a preeminent presence in the Kamloops arts scene for the past forty years, contributing to Kamloops arts organizations in important ways, and providing inspiration to many beginning artists. A member of the Thompson Valley Potters Guild, Rhona was also one of the founding members of the Kamloops Courthouse Gallery and served as president from 2007 until 2013. She was a member of the Kamloops Arts Commission and was a director of the Kamloops Community Arts Council. Its philosophy of supporting and providing opportunities to both professional and amateur artists is dear to Rhona’s heart. Rhona was a Secondary School Art teacher for fifteen years; since her retirement, she has given many
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The Government of Canada announced that annually for the same years. Proposals for organizations interested in applyBudget 2016 will invest an additional $111.8 The HomeFree Collective, a group comprised ing for the additional funding. million into addressing homelessness, through of representatives of non-profit housing provid- “Every segment of our society must be treated the Homelessness Partnering Strategy over two ers, social service agencies, landlords, property with dignity and respect and be given the opporyears starting in 2016/17. The additional invest- management companies, persons with a lived tunity to make a meaningful contribution. The ment will provide communities across Canada, experience of homelessness, urban Aboriginal face of homelessness is changing and we have including Kamloops, with the flexibility and community, foundations and individual funders, to adapt to provide the adequate support to support they need to help prevent and reduce university professors, community leaders, con- communities to build capacity to help homeless homelessness. cerned citizens, and political representatives, population’s lead valuable lives. That is why, The Homelessness Partnering Strategy fund- will be consulted in the upcoming months to through Budget 2016, we are increasing fundContact today! 250.374.3246 ing available toJodi the City of Kamloops through review the Community Plan which serves ing to meet the needs of communities across the the Designated Communities funding stream as the guiding document for investing the country, including Kamloops, to prevent and echo3@shawcable.com reduce homelessness and to explore innovative will be increased by $179,781 annually for Homelessness Partnering Strategy funds. 2016/17 and 2017/18. Funding allocation to the The HomeFree Funding Task Force, formed ways to address specific homeless populations,” City through the Aboriginal Homelessness fund- by members of the Collective, will establish the said The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister ing stream will also be increased by $134,439 process for issuing and responding to a Call for of Families, Children and Social Development.
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Kamloops Youth Soccer Association 2016 Scholarship Award recipients The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) today announced the recipients of nine Scholarship Awards it has to present this year. Each recipient receives a $500 contribution toward the cost of their post-secondary education. Selected from a record 37 applications, the nine 2015 Scholarship Award donors and winners are: 1. McDonald’s Restaurants of Kamloops – Kaitlyn Guise (North Kamloops Secondary) 2. Bank of Montreal – Brennan Atamanchuk (North Kamloops Secondary) 3. Wendy’s Restaurants of Kamloops – Rya Jaswal (Sa-Hali Secondary) 4. Hansport (Male) - Kyle Hutton (St. Ann’s Academy) 5. Hansport (Female) – Sierra Despot (Westsyde Secondary) 6. Errol Wild Family Memorial Scholarship – Joshua Coelho (South Kamloops Secondary) 7. Forward Law LLP – Jasmin
Historic Sheep Breeders building gets a facelift The BC Sheep Breeders Building located on 961 Lorne Street was built in 1929. The building is a former industrial warehouse that serves as a testament to the sheep breeding and wool industry in Kamloops in the 1920s and into the Depression years. The City of Kamloops is currently working on the restoration/ improvement to the building. The $150,000 facelift includes residing the building with a new wood siding, painted in the original colour schematic, to ensure the exterior heritage integrity of the building is not compromised in any way. New windows, window protection, lighting upgrades, subfloor construction, landscaping and fire suppression engineering are all included in the upgrades. The project started last week. The City of Kamloops and the Kamloops Museum and Archives (KMA) are transforming the building into a secure environment whose primary role is to support the KMA and centre on visitor experience aimed to inspire learning and exploration of this historic site.
Jahj (Sa-Hali Secondary) istered in the association for three 8. Kamloops Youth Soccer or more seasons (not necessarily Association (Male) – Brysen Wat- consecutive). son (Valleyview Secondary) The KYSA Scholarship Awards 9. Kamloops Youth Soccer Asso- Committee chose the nine recipiciation (Female) – Jenna Hardy ents based on a variety of criteria, (Sa-Hali Secondary) such as an applicant’s scholasKYSA Scholarships are present- tic achievements, participation ed to selected students proceeding in school activities, leadership from Grade 12 to a university or qualities, sportsmanship and time other accredited post-secondary spent volunteering in church or institution approved by the KYSA community organizations. Soccer Scholarship Awards Committee talent is just one of the yardsticks and/or students already attending the selectors use to determine a post-secondary institute, but the award winners. A candidate’s were under the age of 18 as of contributions as a referee, coach January 1 of the current year. To or manager in the KYSA is also qualify, an applicant for a KYSA taken into consideration. Scholarship must have been reg- “We feel we have acknowledged
some truly outstanding studentathletes again this year,” says KYSA President Graham Cope, who also chairs the Scholarship Awards Committee. “As usual, we received more applications than the number of awards we have to present and some difficult decisions had to be made. The quality of the candidates just gets better and better year-after-year. We just wish we had more money to distribute so that we could recognize and assist more excellent studentathletes!” Award recipients must provide proof of registration in an approved post-secondary institute to receive payment of their award.
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Downtown is alive with the sound of music ■■ Live at Lunch - Live music from 11:30am to 2pm. Aug 4, Frank Stofanik, Lansdowne Village; Aug 5, Caitlin Goulet, 200 block Victoria St; Aug 6, Peter Thorne/Claire Carlson-Mitton/ Gary Mockford, 300 block Victoria St; Aug 7, Gary Mockford, Lansdowne Village. FMI: downtownkamloops.com ■■ Music in the Park - 7 to 8:30pm nightly. Schedule subject to change. Aug 4- The Groovement, Funky Big Band; Aug 5- Ribfest Presents: Night Moves, Tribute to Bob Seger; Aug 6- Ribfest Presents: Brent Stewart, Tribute to Rod Stewart; Aug 7- Ribfest Presents: Swamp Music, Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd; Aug 8- Cécile Doo-Kingué, Blues; Aug 9- Derina Harvey Band, East Coast Celtic; Aug 10Buck Wild, Country Rock. ■■ Queer as Funk on Aug. 5 at 8pm at Hotel 540, 540 Victoria St. A Kamloops Pride event featuring some of Vancouver’s hottest musicians! For tickets visit: brownpapertickets.com/event/2540983. ■■ Clair de Lune Violin and Piano Recital on Aug. 6 at 7:30pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1136 6th Ave. Free admission. ■■ Free Wellness Talk “Fermentation: Feed Your Gut and Change Your Health!” at Nature’s Fare Market with Lisa Kilgour, RHN, August 10 from 7 to 9 pm at 1350 Summit Drive. Sign up at the vitamin desk or at naturesfare.com. ■■ From the Artists’ Studios: A shared exhibition by Garry Davies and Maureen Light runs Wednesday, August 10 to Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery and Hallway Gallery, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West, Kamloops. Closing Reception Sept. 1 from 5 to 7pm. ■“Classic ■ Pin-Up” Burlesque on Aug. 11 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open at 8pm for this 19+ event. Tickets at the door or VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment or www.KamTix.ca. ■■ Kamloops Women’s Recreational Hockey League registration open until Aug. 21. Beginner and experienced players welcome. League runs from Oct. to March. FMI and registration forms contact www.kamloopswomenshockey.ca or debbiedavid3@hotmail.com.
Ellestad Wiik Duo is an unusual, innovative Hardanger fiddle and guitar duo. Laura Ellestad is from Canada, and moved to Norway in 2008 to immerse herself in traditional Norwegian fiddle music. Magnus Wiik is Norwegian, but has always felt more at home playing American old-time music. The two began playing together in 2012, and have built up a large repertoire of Norwegian and North-American tunes which they interpret in their own, unique style. The duo will playing on Aug. 6 from 7 to 9pm. at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door .
■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Aug. 20 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Sierra. Tickets available by calling Francoise at 778-220-8010, Norma at 250-299-7221 or Zonia at 250-372-0091. FMI call 250-571-5111. www.tvasc.ca ■■ Theatre Club on Aug 10 and 24 from 7 to 8:30pm at the Kamloops Library. Come to this drop in program for adult and young adult theatre aficionados to hone your skills using scripts and drama games with feature appearances from local drama teachers and coaches. FMI call 250-372-5145 or email question@tnrd.ca. ■■ Free Taoist Tai Chi Classes every Saturday in July and Aug. during Artisan’s Square from 8:30am to 12:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Presented by the Fung Loy Kok Institue of Toaism.
■■ Artisan’s Square every Saturday in July and Aug. from 8:30am to 12:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. The annual summer event will showcase handcrafted items for sale, artisans doing their crafts on site and entertainers showcasing their talents. ■■ Open Mic Night the first and third Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free. ■■ Bottle fundraiser for Children’s Circle Daycare Society. Drop off your empty bottles to General Grants, 1395B Battle St. No clutter, or fuss for you. Drop them off in the bag and let them know they are for the society. ■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.
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echo stargazer Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re still getting everything you ask for and it feels great to be in the well deserved spotlight. Money is on the mind but a creative project seems filled with trouble. When obstacles arise, remember that you’re still the star. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) The past had you running in circles chasing a destiny that was never yours. It’s time to focus on yourself and your unspoken dreams. A chance taken today leads to personal rewards sooner than you think. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Whether relations have been stormy or smooth, fresh optimism is breathed into your social network. Get out and make the most of the forgiveness energy. Watch for accidents as normally busy days suddenly become hectic. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re putting in extra hours at the office and you’re on everyone’s radar for a promotion but the rewards are slow to arrive. Have faith and keep pressing. Tackle a nagging money problem head on. With strength returning, you have the power to succeed. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Recent control dramas have put you in a foul mood. Snap out of it and focus on your health, and physical appearance. Adding a friend to your workout routine lightens your emotional load. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Joint finances continue to be excellent as a new project takes off better than expected. Trouble from the past returns yet again to spoil the fun but this time you’re ready to put the drama to rest. Luck encourages you to think globally. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Logic takes a back seat to love as a familiar face makes a case for upping the romantic stakes. Friends once again cause fits that you can’t ignore. This time you’re ready for the fight. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Public aggressiveness leads the way to business success. Money confuses with unexpected ins and outs. Love will up the stakes in a couple of weeks but for now, keep working your plan. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) There’s still time to squish in some summer fun but shortly, chores will be calling. Get a jump on the busy work so you’re not stressed when the deadlines arrive. A long deserved road trip grabs your attention. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Summer fun is filling your thoughts but for some reason you’re still stuck at home. If relationship dramas have settled and your feet are still marching towards your goals then it’s a great time to push your joint projects. Teamwork gets the green light. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Get out and say hello. All of the running around has filled your days with busy work but you’re not any closer to your dreams. Keep talking but stay focused and try to enjoy yourself along the way. The pace is heating up. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Keep that hand open and ask with a smile. Money is still flowing towards Cancer and you’d like to keep the stream open. Sincerity goes further than pretty words. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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