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Love Doesn’t Hurt- an Evening of Romance

Love doesn’t hurt... in a nutshell that phrase says all you need to know about abusive relationships. Love doesn’t hit, love doesn’t berate, love doesn’t segregate and it doesn’t take away yourself, at least its not supposed to. Sometimes something pretending to be love does these things but nobody should have to endure it. Lucky for us in Kamloops there are some loving and supportive people and organizations who know this better than anyone and work long and tirelessly to help women and children get out of abusive relationships. The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Women’s Shelter has a long history in our community, helping hundreds each year. The organization, which is a final lifeline for many, is completely non-profit and thankful to the community for much needed support. A fun way to get involved, be entertained and show your love is happening on Thursday, February 12 with an opportunity for an early Valentine’s Day date for all the romantics in Kamloops. Walter Quinlan, a songwriter and guitarist has organized “Love Doesn’t Hurt – A Night of Music to Fill Your Hearts” as a way to raise much-needed funds for the Kamloops YMCAYWCA Women’s Shelter. “Events like these not only raise money to help our Shelter continue to operate, but also raise awareness so people know that there is help when they need it,” said Michele Walker, general manager of the Women’s Shelter. “My first thought was simply to throw a fundraiser to help the Women’s Shelter,” explains Walter. “What’s been really great is working with Michele. She made me realize that it’s not just the money that counts, the support matters

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to the people who work and stay there at the Shelter. It really makes it a special event for me.” Walter has gathered some of his friends from the music community here in Kamloops, arranged a house band which will back up a number of talented local singers who are all donating their time and talents to the night and the cause. Local talented musicians like Jim Cochran and Rob Gretsinger will accompany musical acts such as Rita Harpe, Always Elvis and Boppin’ Bob and Lea to provide a great show. “Everyone has been so great and supportive,” he finishes. “The Grind is turning off the house lights, stringing romantic lights and decorating the tables with candles and roses. It’s going to be a real Valentine’s Day like atmosphere. Michele is leaving cards at the tables so that the people who are sitting can send notes of support and love to the residents at the Shelter. It is bringing up a whole other side to this, showing the people at the Shelter that people care about them. Everything from the start has just had such a great vibe and spirit because everyone is putting their heart into it.” Single or attached, do something meaningful this year in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. There are many ways to show love and this way will not only warm your heart but the hearts of people who need to learn what real love is in the biggest way! Tickets are available at the Grind for a suggested donation of $10 per ticket for the February 12 concert. The Grind is located at Fourth and Lansdowne here in Downtown Kamloops. Tanya Orozco, freelance

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Creating sustainable futures: building capacity for non-profits On Tuesday, January 27 a new partnership between United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo and The Stollery Charitable Foundation was celebrated. The United Way has received a $50,000 grant from The Stollery Charitable Foundation to support the non-profit network and ensure it remains strong, supported and able to provide valuable programs and services to our community. This initiative will support collaborations among organizations, individual organizations, staff and management and Boards of Directors at non-profit organizations. These initiatives will support Non-Profit Boards through board development workshops, financial management, risk management and board governance training; support NonProfit Management through customized one-on-one support, social enterprise training, program evaluation and data collection workshops; and support community-wide awareness through Seeing is Believing tours and another Poverty Simulation.

Pictured here are (L-R) Danalee Baker - director of Community Impact United Way TNC, Brenda Aynsley executive director United Way TNC and Janet and Spencer Bryson of The Stollery Charitable Foundation.

Health and Physical Literacy Summit On February 20 and 21, the City of Kamloops will be hosting the first ever Health and Physical Literacy Summit in Western Canada. The City was awarded $25,000 for their successful RBC Learn

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to Play grant, making this summit possible. The City took the leadership role in bringing together partners for the summit, including Pacific Sport Interior BC, Interior Health, School District 73, YM/YWCA and Make Children First. This two-day conference is for participants from the health, sport, recreation and education sectors to learn ways to teach children and youth. By working with the Kamloops Thompson Teachers Association, the summit has been scheduled for a regular professional development day. The second day is aimed at early childhood educators, community leaders and parents interesting in learning about healthy lifestyle habits and the importance

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of being physically literate. Dr. Dean Kriellaars, faculty member of the Department of Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba and scientist with the Manitoba Institute of Child Health, will deliver the keynote address: Physical Literacy: The Gateway to Active Participation. The goal of this summit is for participants to leave with ideas, activities, games and tools they

can use to improve the health and physical literacy of children and youth at home, school and in the community. Each school that registers will receive a Physical Literacy Tool Kit.  For registration or more information, visit kamloops.ca/ recreation or contact Nicole Beauregard, Active Living and Sport Development Coordinator at 250-828-3653.

Cpl. Michaud returns to Kamloops Kamloops RCMP is able to confirm that Cpl. Michaud has been transferred back to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops to continue his recovery. Cpl. Michaud was transported to Vancouver just before Christmas when he suffered complications during his recovery after being shot on December 3, 2014. His condition has now stabilized to the point where he was able to return to Kamloops.

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City Council Charts Next Four Years Kamloops City Council and senior administration met for one and a half days to determine Council’s strategic priorities. The process started with a review of issues and opportunities around economy, infrastructure, livability, environment and governance, which were the goals from the 2012 - 2014 plan. Key topics that emerged in the review were explored in greater detail to determine short-term priorities and longer term direction. The goals from the previous strategic plan were reinforced and will serve as the overarching framework. Council agreed on the following immediate short-

term priorities: Cultural Centre Business Plan, Official Community Plan, Service Capacity Review, Industrial Land Strategy and Downtown Revitalization Bylaw Review. The next steps to finalize the plan will be to bring the full draft plan, which includes additional medium and longerterm priorities, to an open Council meeting for adoption. Gord McIntosh, facilitator for the session, observed, “This planning session showed that Council is off to a great start based on their high level of collaboration in the process.”

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Family Day fun with Kamloops Blazers The Kamloops Blazers host the Kelowna Rockets Saturday, February 7 at 7:00pm at Interior Savings Centre and the Tri-City Americans on Monday, February 9 at 2:00pm for the BC Family Day holiday. Saturday is ‘Jersey Night’ when the Blazers host the Rockets in the second game of a homeand-home series. Fans are encouraged to wear jerseys to the game for the chance to win prizes. It’s also the Canadian Western Bank hockey card giveaway featuring Connor Ingram and Quinn Benjafield. On Monday, fans are

encouraged to wear their pajamas or onesies to the game and enjoy the concession special courtesy of Compass Foods. BC Tree Fruits will be giving away apple snacks on the concourse as part of Apple Month. There is also the opportunity for fans to grab the Pratt’s Pharmacy hockey set from the RCMP on the concourse

featuring Matt Revel and Nick Chyzowski. Following the afternoon game on Monday, February 9, there will be a free Fan Skate with the entire Blazers team. Blazers players will skate and visit with fans, as well as be available for autographs and photos. Following the skate, the team will head

to Red Robin in Sahali for dinner. Any fans that would like to join the Blazers at Red Robin are encouraged to make reservations with the restaurant. Blazers players will be available to sit and eat with fans, as well as sign autographs and take photos. Estimated time of arrival at Red Robin is 5:30pm.

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The HomeFree Collective is presenting a unique free event designed to engage new and existing landlords in the provision of affordable rental housing. Are you a Landlord, Property Owner or Investor? Join us for this free event: Landlord Forum: Protecting Your Real Estate Investment on

Wednesday, February 11 from 12:30 to 4:30pm at the Coast Hotel and Conference Center, 1250 Rogers Way. This is a free event and includes lunch. Preregistration is required by 4:00pm on February 9th by contacting Claire Macleod at email cmacleod@kamloops.ca or 250-828-3758.

Call for Nominations – Distinguished Service Award Last year’s honorable recipients included Kamloops City Council is inviting nominations for the City’s DistinJeff Arnold, Charlie Bruce, EdTh e Award is split guished Service Award, which was ward “Ted” Erickson, Raymond into three cate Jolicoeur, Claire Moreau, Andrew initiated by Mayor and Council to acgories: knowledge those who, over a period Philpot, Helen Saemerow and Jan• Youth (18 years and under) ice Yeung. of time, have dedicated their time and • Yo un g adult (19 to 30 service to the well-being of our comNomination forms and copies of years) munity and its citizens. the selection criteria are available • Adult (30 years and older). from City Hall Reception or on The selected citizens will be invited to a formal reception to receive the Distinthe City’s website at kamloops.ca. guished Service Award in recognition of their contribuDeadline for nominations is Friday, tions to the community. February 27.

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Downtown Tire Brake and Muffler has it all What are some of the things that you look for when choosing which shop to go to for your auto repairs? You may choose your repair shop based on convenience or proximity but there are actually many things you should consider when choosing where to take your beloved car for a check up and repair. There are many decisions when it comes to choosing a reputable and courteous shop. It is characteristics like your repair shop giving accurate estimates, having your work being done right and in the time specified, receiving great courteous service and a doing your business in a comfortable and inviting environment. It is these characteristics that can make or break your experience and the things that owner and operator Randy Hogg of Downtown Tire Brake and Muffler knows and takes seriously each and every day when it comes to running his business. “We are located in the old Minute Muffler at 1020 Victoria Street. We changed to an all-ser-

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pick you up or come and pick up your car for you. It’s our job to make your experience great.” Whether it is scheduled maintenance, your check engine light popped on or you are in need of an emergency repair, they can help. You can be guaranteed honesty and fast service all for a reasonable price. Owner Randy, manager Landon and tire tech Deb are all ready to help you at the drop of a hat down at Downtown Tire Brake and Muffler. They can be found at 1020 Victoria Street here in Downtown Kamloops. Visit them for all of your auto needs. You can reach them at 250-851-8887. Tanya Orozco, freelance

Kiwanis Scrabble Tournament The Kiwanis Club of Kamloops is having a Scrabble Tournament at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street on Monday, February 16. Participants will play two games as individuals and the highest scores win prizes. Registration is at 6:30pm and the game starts 7:00pm. Pre-registration is $20 per person, $75 for a group of four or $25 at the door.

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Skills training a major focus On Friday, January 30, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce welcomed David Keane, president of the BC LNG Alliance, to speak to the membership at their January chamber luncheon. “From mining to forestry, from health care to post-secondary education, Kamloops is an integral logistical hub for goods and services with talented and skilled people,” stated Keane. “The present energy market volatility just masks a tremendous LNG opportunity in BC.”

“The projects proposed by our members will constitute the largest investment ever seen in this province,” stated Keane. “More importantly, investments made by our members, and the jobs and spin offs they will create, will have a very positive and beneficial effect throughout BC and Canada” Keane stressed that access to energy isn’t just about watching your favourite TV show. It’s actually the difference between prosperity and poverty.

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What is your Guilty Pleasure? Join the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase at The Blue Grotto on Thursday, February 12 for their Guilty Pleasures Show! Kamloops Burlesque are presenting sassy local acts with Miss Coco Crème, Lizzie Borden, Miss Crimson Clover, Gilda Lily, Cherry Pan Tease, Humphrey Cockburn, Arron Butowski, Felicity Fern, Ruby Spitfire and extra special guest Shirley Gnome. Shirley Gnome is a self-styled musical comedian and songwriter. Armed with only a guitar and a sass mouth, this chanteuse provocatrice belts out original tunes about the embarrassing, profound and hilarious adventures that happen when bodies collide. She has won over audiences all over Vancouver to become Patrick Maliha’s The People Champ of Comedy Competition 2012 Grand Prize winner. Shirley continued this success with critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe

Festival and the St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival. She has graced the stages of several burlesque festivals with her bawdy stylings, earning herself a place as a beloved member of the international burlesque community. Her latest success came in the form of a nomination this year for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Variety Act. As always, the Kamloops Burlesque show is 19+. Tickets are available at the door and VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria Street (cash only). VIP tickets get you early entrance in to the show as well as into the draw for amazing prizes and exclusive floor seating, however you must arrive by 9:00pm to take advantage of this special seating. Doors open at 8:00pm, show starts at 9:30pm. Don’t forget to dress up to win special prizes in the Best Dressed Contest!

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Clever Kangaroo A kangaroo kept getting out of his enclosure at the zoo. Knowing that he could hop high, the zoo officials put up a ten-foot fence. He was out the next morning, just sauntering around the zoo. A twenty-foot fence was put up. Again he got out. When the fence was forty feet high, a camel in the next enclosure asked the kangaroo, “How high do you think they’ll go?” The kangaroo said, “About a thousand feet, unless somebody locks the gate at night.”

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Join the City of Kamloops in celebrating the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Heart Month campaign by attending the Healthy Hearts Fair and Pro-D Swim on February 20! The fourth annual event will take place between 9:00am and 1:00pm in the TCC lobby. Residents will have the opportunity to learn about healthy choices, AED operation, CPR training, emergency response and more! This fair also includes the Happy Hearts Pro-D Swim, which is a $2 swim with all attractions open. A face painter will be on-site for all to enjoy, by donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Other ongoing events throughout the month of February include: Wear Red Day: We want to see you in your best red shirt at school, work and play! Help to raise awareness for Heart and Stroke Disease and Prevention on February 20. Put Your Heart Into It!: Attend two City of Kamloops fitness classes per week each week in February and enter to win a draw prize. Draw box and ballots available at the Tournament Capital Centre. Bike Your Heart Out!: All spin classes will be competing to cover the most distance throughout all classes in February. Count those miles to be entered into a grand prize draw.

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Interior Health a BC top employer For the third year in a row, Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers, a designation recognizing employers in B.C. that provide exceptional workplaces. “Our congratulations to Interior Health as it takes this award for the third year running,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “This is an employer that has committed itself to developing a healthy, engaged workforce and it shows. Interior Health has a low turn-over rate and a large number of long-term employees.” The competition considers various criteria, such as recruitment and retention, high employment standards, physical workplace, work and social atmosphere, benefits, time off, employee communications, performance management, training and skills development, and community involvement. “As an organization whose business is all about care, we recognize

that every person matters,” said Interior Health Board chair Erwin Malzer. “Interior Health has a culture of achievement, collaboration and innovation, in a region that offers beautiful landscapes and a great lifestyle. It also offers benefits that are among the best in the country.” The organization has placed a strong emphasis on employee engagement at every level. Since 2011, Interior Health has conducted a survey of its employees every two years to gauge their thoughts and feelings about their workplace. This feedback is built into team action plans to further increase employee engagement. For more information about why Interior Health was chosen over hundreds of other organizations, and to view the full list of BC’s Top Employers, visit the Top Employers website at www.canadastop100. com/bc.

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■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Feb. 7Caitlin Goulet. ■■ Kamloops photographer Dave Snider will be feature artist from Feb. 3 to 28 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Come in to meet the artist, browse the gallery for local fine art and craft. Open year round, 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri and 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ KCBIA AGM on Feb. 5 from 5 to 7pm at the Plaza Hotel, 405 Victoria St. Refreshments Sassy singer - Don’t miss the hilarious, musical and appies from 5 stylings of Shirley Gnome at Kamloops Burlesque’s to 6pm, AGM and Guilty Pleasures show on Thursday, February 12 at Photo: RDC Photography bylaw changes at The Blue Grotto. 6pm and feature 4pm. Enjoy the Snake and Bird of presentation at 7pm. Prey encounters. FMI contact 250Everyone welcome. ■■ Imbolc Ritual on Feb. 7 at 4pm. 573-3242 ext. 226. Quick review of ritual etiquette and ■■ Guilty Pleasures’ Burlesque meet and greet at 3:30pm. Come on Feb. 12 at The Blue Grotto, 319 celebrate the beginning of spring Victoria St. Doors open at 8pm for with us. Everyone welcome. FMI this 19+ show. Show starts at 9pm. and location email: TSR2015@ FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/kamloopsbur outlook.com. ■■ Peace Walk Planning Meeting lesque. on Feb. 7 at 10am at the Smorgas- ■■ Creative Writing Workshop bord Deli, 225 7th Ave. FMI call with Eleanor Hancock on Mondays Feb. 16 to March 9 from 7 to 9pm 250-377-0055. ■■ Kamloops Symphony pres- at South Kamloops Secondary. To ents Baroque Splendour at Sage- register call 250-828-3500 or onbrush Theatre on Feb. 7 at 7:30pm line www.kamloops.ca/ezreg and at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets quote course #235438. at Kamloops Live! Box Office, ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on 1-866-374-5483 or kamloopslive. Feb. 14 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria ca, or at the door. ■■ Old Time Fiddlers Dance on St. Music by McIvor in Motion DJ Feb. 7 from 7:30-10pm at the Yacht Services. For tickets contact Zonia Club, 1140 River St. Pattern dance at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250lessons from 7 to 7:30 with Brian 372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774. and Jackie. Enjoy dancing to Cow- FMI call 250-571-5111. boy Two-steps, Waltzes, Polkas, ■■ “Winter Wildlife” Pro- D Day Schottisches, Foxtrots and more! Kids Camp on Feb. 20 from 9am Everyone is welcome. FMI call to 4pm at BC Wildlife Park for kids age six to ten. FMI and to register 250-376-2330. ■■ Fun 4xMixed Relay Indoor visit: http://bczoo.org/kidscampTriathlon on Feb 7 at 1pm at TCC sage6to10.htm. Indoor Track. To register call 250- ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on 828-3500 or online at Kamloops. Feb. 21 at barnhartvale Hall. Doors at 7pm, music at 7:30pm. FMI ca/ezreg. ■■ Family Day at BC Wildlife contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or Park on Feb. 9 from 9:30am to barnhartvalecoffee house.com.

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echo stargazer Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Love and money fill your mood but keep the party small. A private adventure with someone close is all you need to see a new way. You might not be able to make your moves just yet but things begin to clear. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You might want to buy a lottery ticket. No, you’re not especially lucky right now but you will have a sudden financial shift. You’re glowing and attracting. Dress to impress and wondering eyes will notice. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You can definitely be a “go it alone” kind of sign but right now there’s a feeling of destiny in your relationships. Ask your partner for their opinion. They hold the second set of eyes you’ve been hoping for. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) The team is calling and you’re more than ready and willing to step out and play. Sure, communication is off, plans will have to be re-laid, and the love affair will have to be reexamined. But that means you’re going to be social, set plans and encounter a surprising love affair. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) There’s a balance out there waiting. Somehow the attention required at home will even out all of the energy that’s calling on the career front. You won’t get everything but you’ll make peace with your day. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Your inner nerd is on overdrive but it’s looking to help you attract money. Look at the big picture and let the details sort themselves. Romance blossoms on a working holiday. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Money is arriving though the team but make sure you don’t get lost in the mix. With the Moon in your sign to begin the week, you’ll be shining and ready for the unexpected. Be careful in business but love is strong. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You set a plan and stuck to it. I’m proud of you. This love cycle, allow some flexibility in the plan and it just might last. An old friend leads to an unexpected windfall. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Buy a lottery ticket. Luck is on your side and it’ll give you something to smile about if delays get you down. Networking and sharing dreams lead to a new financial plan. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Let go of old grudges. This is your time for love and you don’t want to waste the energy. Along with love, recent financial efforts are beginning to pay off. Take note Scorpio. It’s good but only as good as the effort you put in. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The Moon has you thinking career and making a bigger name for yourself. Energy however is directed towards your home life. Helping a family member surprisingly solves both problems and opens the door for love. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’re going to want to reach for the books to help through a financial question. A little research goes a long way. Messages are mixed but your words are golden. Ask for clarity. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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