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Summer… the sweet freedom of summer was something we all dreamt about as kids. Summertime was for fun and frolic, camping and roaming the neighbourhood and local parks with your friends, eating ice cream and playing games.

Nowadays summer can bring a feeling of dread for parents, gone are the days of one working parent households who could shoulder the responsibility of tending to the children on these long summer days. Most

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Ukulele Orchestra of Kamloops members (L-R) Dolly Duke, Ray Perreault and David Churchman jam under their tent during Canada Day celebrations at Riverside Park. The Ukulele Orchestra meets twice a month during summer months and more information about joining upcoming classes can be found by visiting www.ukuleleorchestraofkamloops.com.

As of Thursday, June 30th, Riverside Park Lifeguard Service will be available at Riverside Park beach from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily, weather permitting.

To promote safety in and around the water, the City recommends swimming in the designated swimming area when lifeguards are on duty and to keep within arms’ reach of young children. It is also important to closely supervise children while visiting the water park and playground areas.

Kamloops Aquatics recommends caution when swimming in the river. It is important to be aware of open water hazards such as steep drop-offs, strong currents, and undertows. In the event of an emergency outside of daily operating times, or for boating related emergencies, inform Emergency Medical Services by calling 911.

For more information on being safe at the beach visit www.lifesaving.bc.ca.

Urban hens permitted in Kamloops Starting June 21, Kamloops residents are permitted to keep up to five hens on single-family and twofamily residential lots greater than 370 m2 within City limits.

At the June 21 Council meeting, Council approved amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw to regulate the keeping of hens. The City is in the process of developing public information and the free mandatory self-registration process with an anticipated implementation date of August 2.

Residents interested in keeping hens in residential areas must: familiarize themselves with the City’s regulations www.kamloops.ca/urbanhens; learn about hens, how to care for them, and the costs to caring for them; and self-register their hens through the City’s website at www.kamloops. ca/urbanhens (mandatory self-registration available August 2).

Some of the regulations for keeping urban hens include: The selling of eggs, meat, or manure is not permitted; Hens are to be kept in a building and enclosure that is to be located in the rear yard of the

property, at least 3m from a dwelling unit, and 1m from rear and side yard property lines. Each hen is to be provided with 0.5m2 of indoor coop space and 1.0m2 of roofed outdoor enclosure. The coop must be fully enclosed. The maximum area of the coop and enclosure should be less than 10m2; and Hens are not allowed to run at large.

Important points of the Animal Control Bylaw include: Roosters

are prohibited in residential zones ers and preferably indoors. and hens must be kept inside their The keeping of hens in Kamloops coops from sunset to 7:00 am. is subject to the Prevention of CruCoops and pens must be maintained elty to Animals Act and no slaughin good repair and sanitary condi- tering or butchering of hens is to tion, free from vermin and obnox- take place on residential properties. ious smells and substances. Coops For educational inquiries, conand pens must be constructed to tact foodsecurity@kamloops.ca prevent any rodent from harboring 250-828-3850. For Animal Conunderneath or within them or their trol issues and inquiries, please walls. Hen owners are required to contact bylaw@kamloops.ca keep food in sealed locked contain- 250-828-3409.

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Not into theatre? No worries, there are plenty of other things to do here in downtown Kamloops.

For the teens the Kamloops YMCA is offering free summer membership.

According to the 2015 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, less than nine per cent of youth under age 18 get the recommended 60 minutes of active play a day.

Canada’s children were given a letter grade of a D- in physical activity. The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA is taking action by offering a YMCA Teen Summer Membership for free to teens ages 13 to 18, available beginning July 1 and is valid until August 31 at any of the Kamloops Y locations.

Other fun things include taking a trip to the Kamloops Museum, visiting the Kamloops Library, both of which have a tonne of activities and programs to take advantage of, or just taking advantage of the surroundings and nature that Kamloops has to offer. Both Riverside Park and Prince Charles Park are great places to spend the day with the kids. Both have active water features and plenty of shade to protect you from the sun.

In the end, no matter what you do just remember that your kids are only small for a very short amount of time. Pretty soon you won’t have to worry about what to do with them during those long summer months outside the classroom and that is when you will realize that these are the best months and years of your lives. Happy Summer!

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MP Youth Award winners celebrated on Canada Day MP Cathy McLeod announced the winners of the inaugural MP Youth Awards during July 1st Canada Day ceremonies.

“During my eight years as Member of Parliament, I have been so impressed with the number of local youth who are highly engaged within our communities,” said McLeod. “Today I was honoured to present awards to eleven young individuals who have contributed their time and effort to improving the lives around them and making our riding a better place to live.”

The following is the list of this year’s winners: Alexa Adema – Arts and Culture (Grade 1-7), Dylan Barrett – Sport (Grade 8-12), Julian Coleman-Hilke – Caring Youth (Grade 1-7), Gradyn Cooper-Robertson –

Caring Youth (Grade 8-12), Hannah Feller – Agriculture (Grade 8-12), Ty Hartman – Volunteerism (Grade 1-7), Kieren O’Neil – Science and Environment (Grade 8-12), Benjamin Ovington – Science and Environment (Grade 1-7), Zak Peters – Sport (Grade 1-7), Leanne Varney – Volunteerism (Grade 8-12), James Watson – Arts and Culture (Grade 8-12).

“The young Canadians who were honoured today are heavily involved in a variety of fields around KamloopsThompson-Cariboo and often do so quietly without a great deal of recognition.

I believe it was important to celebrate their achievements since they are making a lasting positive difference in our communities,” concluded McLeod.

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July 1st marked the end of an era. After 26 years of serving the customers at Scott’s Restaurant, Terrie Anderson hung up her apron and retired. A familiar face to all the folks who have been dining there since the 90’s, she will be missed. Enjoy retirement Terrie, well done and well deserved!

Bill C-290 introduced to modernize food labeling MP Cathy McLeod introduced her first Private Members’ Bill in Parliament on June 14.

Bill C-290 is entitled An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (machine-readable code). The bill amends the Food and Drugs Act so that regulations may be made with respect to the addition of a machine-readable code, such as a Quick Response (QR) code, providing prescribed mandatory information and supplementary product information to the label of all foods, drugs, cosmetics, devices and therapeutic products.

“The impetus behind the bill is a complaint I have heard frequently from people not being able to read the very small print on medication.

Adding a smartphone code would reflect the existing labeling on packaging and provide an additional option for the consumer. They would simply use their smartphone by scanning the code on the package and have the information readily available in an easy to read manner,” said McLeod.

“I believe that it is important for consumers to be able to read a com-

plete list of instructions, directions “This legislation will help manufacand product information. People are turers respond to consumer demand wary of buying something without for further information. It was also knowing what it contains, particu- drafted in a time-independent manlarly when it comes to any health ner so that it will remain valid in the risks such as allergies. Further, con- coming years as this type of technolsumers also need detailed instruc- ogy evolves,” said McLeod. tions as they want to make sure that “The use of a smartphone code they are ingesting medication and will supplement mandatory written other products properly. In addi- information and cannot replace such tion, a smartphone code will provide information. I hope by providing manufacturers with more room to consumers a way to read informainclude detailed step-by-step instruc- tion more readily it will assist them in tions,” stated McLeod. their daily lives,” concluded McLeod.

Kamloops Fire Rescue trained for Naloxone administration

As of July 1, Kamloops Fire Rescue will have the ability to administer Naloxone.

The goal of administering Naloxone to the vulnerable patient populations is to prevent death and disability by reversing an opioid overdose.

Naloxone in an antidote to opioid overdose. Opioid overdose can slow or stop breathing. Naloxone reverses this, restoring normal breathing and consciousness.

Administering Naloxone can prevent death or brain damage from lack of oxygen during an opioid overdose.

Kamloops Fire Rescue firefighters are trained to recognize opiate overdose and respond appropriately. This response includes performing rescue breathing with bag valve mask ventilations and oral airway placement, placing the patient in the recovery position and administering Naloxone. These skills can keep someone alive until a higher level of care arrives.

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Spoiler alert and the over share Social media can be a cruel mistress. It’s found on social media newsfeeds, cannot so accessible yet distant, cold yet comfortbe taken as gospel. There is no refuge from ing. Sharing ideas, updates and images with the opinions of others. About everything. neighbours from around the world; never Politics! Parenting! Gun Control! Criminal before have we been in such close contact Law! Refugees! Breastfeeding! Everyone’s with the global community. And yet, Facean expert. Doctorate of Commentary in the book has all kinds of ways to hurt your feelhouse! In a little book about mindfulness, I ings. Pictures of parties you weren’t invited have earmarked a quote: “Your thoughts are to. Your ex looking happy when you are not facts”; the same goes for Facebook posts.

PERFECTLY single. Other people’s amazing holidays Still, there’s something about social media FABULOUS that really brings out the righteously opinwhen you are on a budget. Sweaty gym Alicia Ashcroft selfies of fit friends, when you’ve got potato ionated shrew in ourselves and those we love. chip crumbs on your cardigan. Social media Ooooh, aren’t we brimming with smarts and becomes its own measuring stick for how many people common sense as we tap away on the keyboard? It also like you or at least have the desire to express it. It’s causes oversharing - about our sex lives, our health, like this futuristic Internet high school and you don’t our friendships and apparently Game of Thrones. I’m have a date for prom. Fear not. What we forget about behind on all television programs and “GoT” (how long social media is that, generally speaking, it’s like the did it take me to figure that short hand out?) is hardly Greatest Hits album of what we reveal from our lives. on my radar (dragons, swords and red weddings, yes?).

No B-sides here, y’all. Of course, everyone has that What I’ve noticed is people tossing idle threats about obligatory friend that you eventually unfollow, that not revealing any spoilers and then squawking about shares negative details, but in completely cryptic hai- ultimately being exposed to said spoilers. Come on kus. What is this? A cry for help or a riddle? Why can’t people, not even Beyoncé can control the Internet - how we just share funny videos of cats and call it a day? can you? And really, spoilers are disappointing, but is it Experts agree that too much exposure to social media the end of the world? I myself had the end of Sex and can cause depression. At least, that’s what I gleaned the City spoiled for me; I avoided all press about the from the post headline before I scrolled on by. Scroll, HBO program, until I was able to see it months later on scroll, scroll. This sad little light in the dark. How much Bravo and some busy body at brunch started running her are we really absorbing? A scary thought, as social mouth off about Carrie and Big. Sure, I up-ended my media has become quite the cog in the propaganda eggs benny, flipped the table and ran off into the streets machine - spewing out all kinds of misinformation that screaming…but the point is, I survived and was able to feed our many phobias. Is this how we are getting our enjoy the ending when I was able. Perhaps it’s worth news? Through sound bites and headlines? Sure, get all taking a self-imposed social media cleanse around the the gossip about fashion, celebrity marriages/divorces/ time that these events are happening. We can’t control births/deaths you want, but information about the Presi- what others post, so all you can do is handle how you dential election, Brexit, immigration, the environment receive it. Take a break from the noise, the opinions and and other actual news might be better found in a news- the mindless scrolling and then be blissfully surprised paper; or via John Oliver clips on YouTube. Information by something completely unspoiled.

Two artists present distinct exhibits at the Old Courthouse The Kamloops Arts Council entering my studio where time (KAC) will feature two artists at ceases to exist, happily disthe Old Courthouse from July 13 tracted by the mosaic of creativto August 6. ity, only to be constantly aware Una Connor ’s Eclectic of a deadline... time always finds Eccentric: Interesting and inter- me.” active art displays, created by Una’s work includes paintings, Una over time, promises to be drawings, collage and printexciting and stimulating. This making, photography and photo exhibition will be hosted in the edits, sculpture and assemblage, KAC Main Gallery. as well as jewelry and costume “Our entire human existence accessories. revolves around time,” says Una. Monica McGarry’s Discard “I often resist the concept of time, Piles is a collection of engaging collages. Her exhibition will be hosted in the Hallway Gallery.

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Pat Davis announced as BCLC CIO “I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Pat Davis as the vice president of Business Technology and chief information officer,” announced Jim Lightbody, BCLC president and CEO. “Pat has been with our organization for more than 13 years and has demonstrated excellent leadership, strategic innovation and project management skills that have directly assisted BCLC in meeting its objectives and contributions to the Province of BC.” Davis has been with the corporation since April 2003. He has been interim vice president and CIO since April 2016. Prior to that he was the director, Enterprise Architecture and has also held the role as director, Program Management Office.

He is a certified project management professional from the Project Management Institute and sits on the Software Engineering Advisory Committee at TRU. A long-time Kamloops resident, Davis also chaired the 2015 Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games Organizing Committee in Kamloops.

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Burlesque goes under the sea This July 14, Kamloops Burlesque is hosting their first ever Under the Sea show! Join Kamloops Burlesque for your fill of tentacles, fins and fun!

Kamloops Burlesque performers will be joined on stage by guest performer, Ruthe Ordare!

Serving up hips, thighs and bedroom eyes, Ruthe Ordare has been a mainstay in the bustling Vancouver burlesque scene since 2011.

Internationally, Ruthe’s work has been awarded “Best Solo” at the 2014 Texas Burlesque Festival and “Best Duo” at the 2014 Oregon Burlesque Festival. She has also been invited to perform at the Burlesque Hall of Fame’s Movers, Shakers and Innovators showcase in 2015 and the Tournament of Tease (Duo) in 2013. She’s has performed nationally and inter-

nationally at festivals in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Portland, Austin and Las Vegas.

In Vancouver, Ruthe is a member of the live jazz burlesque collective Pandora and The Locksmiths. When not on the stage, she can be found in the studio at the Vancouver Burlesque Centre where she shares her love of the jiggle!

Kamloops Burlesque is a 19+ showcase. Tickets are available at the door or VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment or online at www.KamTix. ca. VIP tickets give you exclusive floor seating and a chance to win more draw prizes. You must arrive by 9:00 pm to take advantage of this special seating.

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Thinking FAST and learning the signs of a stroke Stroke is a serious medical emergency and recognizing the signs and taking immediate action is crucial. To help create awareness around this, the Province has contributed $600,000 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s FAST awareness campaign, Health Minister Terry Lake announced on June 24.

The national campaign encourages Canadians to call 911 at the first sign of stroke. FAST stands for these four stroke warning signs and symptoms: Face – is it drooping? Arm – can you raise them?

Speech – is it slurred or jumbled? Time to call 9-1-1 right away.

“Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability across Canada and BC,” said Lake. “We know that every minute following a stroke is crucial to supporting recovery. We should all be familiar with the symptoms,

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Stroke and ministroke affect approximately 6,500 British Columbians each year; however, BC currently has one of the lowest mortality rates from stroke in the country. This campaign will aim to further increase the knowledge of signs of stroke to keep that rate down.

“We are very pleased to continue to partner with the Province in this lifesaving campaign,” said Adrienne B a k k e r, CEO, Heart and Stroke

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As part of the awareness campaign, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is also partnering with BC Emergency Health Services. This partnership includes installing decals on the sides of ambulances to help spread knowledge of stroke warning signs and symptoms.

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Royal Inland Hospital celebrates Dr. Gur Singh Dr. Gur Singh’s unwavering commitment to patient care will live on through the naming of a high-observation room dedicated to neurosurgery patients at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).

The late Kamloops neurosurgeon was honoured on June 27 for his nearly 50 years of serving patients at RIH and throughout the Interior.

“Dr. Gur Singh was a neurosurgery pioneer in the BC Interior and was one of Kamloops’ most prominent physicians before we lost him last year,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “It is most fitting that his memory be enshrined within the post-operative unit, where he spent so much time caring for patients during a halfcentury of service to RIH.” Dr. Singh died at RIH on March 24, 2015, after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 78. He lived a full life, not the

least of which included nearly 50 years of service at the Kamloops hospital, including a turn as Chief of Staff, retiring in 2014.

He became the first neurosurgeon in the BC Interior after moving to Kamloops in 1967 and established RIH’s neurosurgery program. He performed the first craniotomy in the south and central interior that year and the first lumbar discectomy at RIH in 1968. He went on to perform thousands of procedures in the years that followed.

“Dr. Singh was a pioneer in the medical community for his contributions to neurosurgery,” said Dr. Simon Treissman, longtime colleague and Chief of Staff at Royal Inland Hospital. “He also was passionate about leadership and broke ground there as well by serving as the first president of Sikh origin for the BC Medical

Association, which we now know as Doctors of BC. I am proud to have worked alongside him at RIH.” Perhaps Dr. Singh is best known for what he did away from the hospital. He was an active philanthropist, lending his name and his passion for those affected by brain injury to the annual Gur Singh Invitational Golf Tournament. The event has raised more than $1 million for the Kamloops Brain Injury Association in support of helping brain-injured survivors live to their full potential and as contributing members of society.

“I know my Dad would be humbled by this honour. He was incredibly committed to his work at RIH and to the RIH community,” said Arjun Singh, Dr. Singh’s son and a councilor for the City of Kamloops. “He spent several

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