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Find your potential at the Education and Career Fair Even though everyone seems to be busy with the hustle and bustle of the holidays doesn’t mean that you can’t take a few hours out to think about yourself. And by think about yourself, we mean explore a new career or education path. Education and Career Fair (ECF) Management has been connecting BC Communities with employment and education opportunities home and abroad for the last 19 years and is here in Downtown Kamloops at the Sandman Centre on December 9. “We are proudly hosting our 19th Education and Career Fair this year,” explains Lily Chang, tradeshow manager. “Kamloops is one of five different communities within BC that we are visiting. ECF has stayed true to its mission of connecting visitors, young and old, with work and study opportunities.” Although the job and education fair would be interesting to all, ECF caters to high school students in grades ten through 12, post-secondary
job change seekers and job change seekers as a whole. The purpose of the conference is to introduce attendees to potential employers and career paths as well as different education paths they may not have thought of. “The service ECF provides to these communities is invaluable,” explains ECF president, Mathias Posch, “Visitors are given a chance to network with a variety of representatives from career and education organizations, and the Fair provides organizations an outlet to expand their reach throughout BC.” Here in Kamloops you will have a chance to get up close and personal with many different employers and employer associations such as the Association of BC Forest Professionals, BC Corrections Careers, Canadian Armed Forces, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, New Car Dealers Association of BC, Scotiabank, Sun Peaks Resort, West Fraser and Young Drivers of Canada.
In addition to employers, there are many educators who will also be on hand to give you insight into what they can offer, such as; the Aveda Institute and Academy Centre for Arts and Technology, JCI (John Casablancas Institute), LaSalle College Vancouver, Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, SchoolCreative, VanArts, Vancouver Film School, Briercrest College and Seminary, Canadian Coast Guard College, Columbia Bible College, Northern Lights College, SAIT Polytechnic, Stenberg College, Ambrose University, Mount Royal University and Royal Roads University among others. And if that was not enough, one more ultra cool thing is the Think!International Section which hosts schools and universities abroad who want you to come to them and explore their country. Interesting places like Bond University, Class Afloat – West Island College International, Savannah College of Art and Design, Swiss Education - continued on page 2
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CAP Team elves Alexis Proulx and Andrew Iadarola lead the annual Santa Claus parade in downtown Kamloops on Saturday, November 28. It was a chilly day for a parade, but the streets were packed with happy spectators.
United Way launches urgent fundraising plea to help Syrian refugees 25,000 Syrian Refugees are coming to Canada services. It will also support Kamloops Immigrant by March 2016 and 2,500 to 3,000 of them will be Services (KIS) which will be offering wrap-around arriving in BC. Forty per cent of the new arrivals services to the families such as crisis and trauma counwill be children under 18 and will require settlement seling, language training and social opportunities. and community integration support as they adjust to For many refugees, escaping the harsh realities of their new life in Canada. their country is just the first step in a long journey. United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo is launching Once they arrive in Canada, their new life will be an urgent community fundraising appeal to help these overwhelming. To address these challenges, United children and families settle in our region. Money raised Way will be supporting RAFT and KIS as well as through United for Refugees will support Refugees other local non-profits who will provide related supand Friends Together (RAFT) in the safe arrival of ports and services for refugees. families and 12 months of support including housUnited Way will be matching donations to United ing, food, emotional support, community inclusion for Refugees up to $10,000. Donations are now being and connections such as healthcare and employment accepted online at unitedwaytnc.ca/refugees.
Huge gains in HIV testing as Interior Health marks World AIDS Day
Interior Health’s work to expand tested and that living a long healthy STOP HIV program and direct care access to HIV testing and treatment life with HIV is the new reality for to patients living with HIV across the in the region has led to significant those who are diagnosed early,” said region. increases in screening for the disease, Maja Karlsson, STOP HIV Program Six clinical HIV teams across the a critical step in controlling and even- implementation leader. region who focus on services and tually ending the AIDS epidemic. Interior Health has launched supports to meet local needs. Since 2013, HIV testing in the region several initiatives under the proThe “My Health Is Sexy” camhas increased by 50 per cent with vincial Seek and Treat for Optimal paign, is aimed at promoting HIV HIV testing rates now exceeding Prevention of HIV/AIDS (STOP testing and to reduce stigma. 3,500 tests per 100,000 people. HIV/AIDS) program. These initiaRoutine HIV testing in hospitals The results come as Interior tives include: - offer patients an HIV test when Health marks World AIDS Day on A Health Outreach Nurse team that blood work is ordered. December 1 and the one-year anni- provides HIV testing, care, treatment, Interior Health and its community versary of the My Health is Sexy and education throughout the region. partners also hold approximately 90 campaign, which aims to promote A specialized integrated medical HIV testing and awareness events a HIV testing and reduce stigma. team of physicians and nurse prac- year. Events will be held in several “We have worked hard to spread titioners with advanced HIV training communities across the region to the message that everyone should be to provide clinical expertise to the mark World AIDs Day.
Explore careers - continued from front Group, Tel Aviv University and Utah State University. “Those wanting to travel can gain great global experience by going to school abroad,” explains Lily. “This is a really great way to get out there networking and meeting recruiters. THINK!International is where attendees can explore study, work, volunteer options from around the world.” So if you are looking for a change in your life or just a little help deciding what your career path will be, head down to the Education and Career Fair at Sandman Centre on December 9. “We make the Education and Career Fairs easily accessible,” finishes Lily. “We offer free admission to schools as well as clients of community organizations, such as WorkBC Employment Centres. The general public can take advantage of free admission between 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at each of the Fairs.” For information on how to get tickets to attend the Education and Career Fairs and more information, please visit: www.educationcareerfairs.com/tickets. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Update on laundry services review longer than anyone anticipated The following is a statement on behalf of Chris Mazurkewich, and I want to take the time to president and CEO for Interior understand all of the complexiHealth (IH): “As the new presities around this significant issue. dent and CEO of Interior Health, “I know that this may be frusI plan to take additional time trating to many of those who are anticipating a decision soon and I in reviewing the future of our appreciate the impact on our staff laundry services. Subsequently, for the length of this process. a decision on the possibility of outsourcing the service will not Chris Mazurkewich “In moving forward, I plan to occur until at least March 2016 work with the team leading the when recommendations are presented to the review to gather all of the information IH Board of Directors for its consideration. available to ensure we make a thorough “This process has taken, unfortunately, recommendation to our Board.”
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The Rex was the glow in the dark headquarters on Saturday, November 28 as the Kamloops Arts Council hosted their Art in the Dark fundraiser. The night featured interactive art activities with local artists and dance and song performances. (L-R) Black Moon Bellydance and 4Cats’ sugar skull painting booth.
Local arts to be celebrated with A Mysterious Masquerade The Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony and Western Canada Theatre joined Deputy Mayor Pat Wallace to give an overview of this year’s Mayor’s Gala for the Arts and officially announce the nominee short list for the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts at a media conference Friday, November 20. Awards will be given in three categories this year on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts at The Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre. Nominations were accepted in the following three categories: Business in Support of the Arts, Emerging Artist, and Craft and Design. The following nominees have been short listed in each category: Business in Support of the Arts: Accent Inns,
GK Sound and ideaLEVER Solutions Inc.; Emerging Artist: Andrew Cooper, Kelsey Gilker and Erik Prytula; and Craft and Design: Amanda Eccleston and Vaughan Warren. The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts committee members also announced this year’s gala event will be a mysterious one. The event, which will recognize artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the TNRD, will take the form of A Mysterious Masquerade. The three organizations will use their talents to put on an incredibly entertaining evening that is expected to surprise and intrigue an estimated 350 guests. Community members are invited to share in this wondrous annual event in celebration of the arts. Tickets for the gala are now on sale.
Each year, the Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Symphony, and Western Canada Theatre partner with the City of Kamloops to acknowledge, celebrate and inspire artists and residents of Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts has been a successful event for the past eight years. Last year, this joint fundraising event raised just over $38,000 for the three arts organizations. This year, they are hoping to raise $40,000. Tickets to the Gala come with a partial tax-deductible receipt and can be purchased at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or www. kamloopslive.ca. More information about the event can be found at www. mayorsgalaforthearts.com.
Provincial Playwriting competition underway The Provincial Playwriting com- BC’s annual provincial Mainstage forms are available at theatrebc. petition accepts both full length and Drama Festival in July 2016. org/playwriting-competition or call one act plays. Scripts must be origiCompetition details and entry 1-888-202-2913. nal, unproduced at the time of submission and can be either dramas or comedies. The deadline for entries is Christmas baking can be done in just a few clicks! Visit www. December 31. A panel of three jurors judges entries blindly and winners kamloopsunited.ca and click on the Christmas Cookies online order form. Alternatively, pick up a paper order form at Kamare announced next May or June. Cash prizes are awarded to the loops United Church, 421 St Paul Street or phone 250-372winning scripts, with $1,000 given 3020 to place your order. There are six varieties of cookies to the full-length script winner, that can be pre-ordered by 5:00 pm December 4. They will $750 to the selected one-act script, be ready for pickup at noon Friday, December 11. If and $500 to a script of special merit. you miss the pre-order date, don’t despair, there will be Winning scripts will also be given additional varieties of cookies available on a first come public readings as part of Theatre first served basis December 11 at noon. M’mmm good!
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Care about your hearing with Canadian Hearing Hustle and bustle on the streets, hymns in church, the pitter patter of children at your family gatherings and other chatter around the turkey dinner are just some of the different situations you may find yourself in during the holidays. It is during these gatherings that you or your family members might realize that you may be experiencing hearing loss. “Holiday festivities can highlight how difficult it is to hear in group situations,” explains Daniel Iadarola of Canadian Hearing Care. “Especially when you spend a lot of time in a quiet environment, these gatherings can end up being a wakeup call.” bers will recognize loved ones bit concerned about the quality No one wants to admit to hearing loss before they them- of your hearing we encourage themselves that they may in fact selves do,” continues Daniel. you to visit. Much of the time be experiencing hearing loss and “Many times people will start to we can assure you that your most people are surprised to find slowly withdraw from activities hearing is good and help give out that it can be a very gradual and situations they have always you tips on improving it.” Don’t ignore your hearing, process. Every day we encounter been involved in because they many different sounds in many simply aren’t enjoying them make a point to get it checked. It different tones and pitches and it anymore because they are hav- is also always a great idea to get new or replacement batteries for can be very difficult to tell when ing a hard time hearing.” Getting your hearing checked your current hearing aids before you have lost some of your hearing capabilities. You may not is very easy and something that the holidays. There is nothing even be aware of it, you may is not a bad idea even if you worse than running out of batterbe able to hear all the sounds think you aren’t ready for hear- ies and realizing that everything you are familiar with; the phone ing aids. Annual or bi-annual is closed. Canadian Hearing Care downringing, the doorbell chiming hearing tests give your hearing and your neighbour mowing the practitioner a baseline and can town is conveniently located at lawn but you may be missing help them see if or by how much 208-321 Nicola Street. You can reach them by phone at 250out on chirping birds, footsteps your hearing is degrading. “There is no need to get a refer- 372-2683. approaching or have a hard time Tanya Orozco, freelance following conversations in a ral,” finishes Daniel. “All you have to do is call and make an busy room. “Many times your family mem- appointment. If you are the least
Water sustainability talk at Smorgasbord Deli On Saturday, December 5 at 3:00 pm at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225- 7th Avenue, the Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians will be hosting Emma Lui, Council’s National Water campaigner, speaking on the new BC Water Sustainability Act. How will Nestle’s bottled water and corporate water takings affect communities’ drinking water? Does BC’s new Water Sustainability Act protect water sources even if droughts worsen next year? How will mining affect or be affected by the Act? The BC Government has passed into law a new Water Sustainability Act and is looking to begin implementation in early 2016 beginning with new groundwater regulations. The previous act was 100 years old, so it can expect some
improvements in the Act. However, as Kamloops chapter chairperson, Anita Strong points out, “In the new Act the government has failed to move water governance in the province from being driven by economics and property rights to promoting stewardship, sustainability and the human right to water.” The Council of Canadians is responding to the Act in a report that examines what has changed in the Act with particular focus on some of the concerns raised by the new legislation. Join the Council of Canadians National Water campaigner, Emma Lui, Saturday, December 5 at the Smorgasbord Deli, in order to learn more and to find out what you need to know in order to engage with the new Act. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Kamloops Regional Farmers Market made it through the cold and this weekend will be balmy! Join the Kamloops Regional Farmers Market at their Extended Harvest Market on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Greenhouse Garden lot, adjacent to The Smorgasbord Deli, at 715 Victoria Street. Carrots, beets, cabbage, leeks, potatoes, squash, sunchokes, chili peppers and sauces will be available as well as farm fresh eggs, buffalo and pork. Enjoy snacks and warm drinks inside. For more information please contact the Kamloops Farmers Market at 250-6827975 or info@kamloopsfarmersmarket.com.
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Two robins were sitting in a tree. “I’m really hungry,” said the first one. “Let’s fly down and find some lunch.” They flew down to the ground and found a nice plot of newly ploughed ground that was full of worms. They ate and ate and ate till they could eat no more. “I’m so full, I don’t think I can fly back up into the tree,” said the first one.
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“Let’s just lay back here and bask in the warm sun,” said the second. “OK,” said the first. So they plopped down, basking in the sun. No sooner than they had fallen asleep, when a big fat tomcat came up and gobbled them up. As the cat sat washing his face after his meal, he thought... “I just love basking robins!”
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Heading off to college at the age of 40, I was a bit self-conscious about my advancing years. One morning I complained to my husband that I was the oldest student in my class. “Even the teacher is younger than I am,” I said. “Yeah,” he said optimistically, “but look at it from my point of view. I thought my days of fooling around with college girls were over!”
Psychic hotline The company where my brother worked had a phone system that rerouted afterhours calls. If any calls came in on a certain line while he was working late, Dave knew it would be a wrong number. It got to the point where, as soon as the phone rang, Dave would pick up and say, “Psychic Hotline. I’m sorry, but you’ve dialed the wrong number. The callers would often reply with something like, “I didn’t even ask to speak to anyone yet. How did you know I dialed the wrong… Oh!” (Click)
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■■ Kindred Spirits until Dec. 19 at the Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. A cooperative exhibit by Kamloops Courthouse Gallery and Kamloops Photo Arts Club. Opening reception on Nov. 20 from 6 to 8pm in Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery. FMI call 250-372-7323. ■■“Almost Christmas” until Dec. 24 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Unique gift ideas made by local artists. Open 10am to 5pm Tues. to Fri. and 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking and handicap accessible. FMI visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Fun, Laughter, Friends Social Group Events: Dec. 1- Meet and Greet, Dec. 13- Christmas Potluck. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca. ■■ Taste of the Holidays on Dec. 4 from 9am to 7pm at Nature’s Fare Market Kamloops, #5 - 1350 Summit Dr. FMI call 250-314-9560. ■■ Make and Take Event on Dec. 4 at 7pm at Eagle Eye Gifts, 442 Victoria St. Make three natural beauty products that you can Spiritual shopping - St. Joseph’s Christian Book, Gift and Church take home. Cost includes snacks Supply, located at 256 Nicola Street, is the only Christian store in the city and refreshments. Space is lim- and here you will find, books, cd’s, gift wear, spiritual cards and more. ited. FMI call 250-372-1114. Owners Garry and Marcella Mayhew invite you in to browse in the shop ■■ Christmas Luncheon on Dec. and ask questions. If they do not have something you are looking for 4 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Ce- they will do there best to find it for you. Ce’s Kitchen, 1835 Rogers Way. For all RIH retirees. RSVP to Square, 159 Seymour St. In- cert on Dec. 8 at 6:30pm at the Marnie at 250-828-2724 or mar- teresting and unique gift ideas. Calvary Temple, 1205 Rogers nie.strong@shaw.ca. Hot cider and baking available. Way. Entry by donation. FMI visit the Kamloops Thompson Chil■■ Kamloops Old Time Fid- FMI call 250-377-4232. dlers Annual Christmas ■■ Christmas Bazaar on Dec. dren’s Choir Facebook page. Dance and Banquet on Dec. 6 from 1 to 4pm at Ridgepointe, ■■ Baby It’s Cold Outside! 5 at Desert Gardens, 540 Sey- 1789 Primrose Ct. The Kam- Burlesque on Dec. 10 at The mour St. Cocktails at 6pm, loops Chapter of the Canadian Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. dinner at 6:30pm followed by Celiac Association invites you Doors open at 8pm for this 19+ dancing to The Old Time Fid- to come and support your local show. Show at 9:30pm. VIP tickdlers. For tickets call 250-319- chapter and purchase your last ets available at Instinct Adorn3680. Everyone welcome. minute Christmas Gifts. FMI ment or online at KamTix.ca. ■■ Annual Christmas Tea and ■■ Countdown to Christmas call Renèe at 250-319-9978. Sale on Dec. 5 from 10am ■■ Kamloops Thompson Chil- Bake Sale on Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 3pm at St. Andrews on the dren’s Choir Christmas Con- to 3:30pm at St. Paul’s Cathe-
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