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Kamloops gets HIJACKED! Be a part of history in the making at the Rotary Band Shell in picturesque Riverside Park on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 as Music in the Park gets Hijacked! by BC Living Arts. This free festival is a celebration of music and arts to showcase some of the talent within the local community and provide a chance for all ages to participate in the arts. BC Living Arts reinvests the funds raised at the event to produce future events and programming designed to provoke imagination and inspire thoughtful conversation. From 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm let the power of creativity and music move you. Check out our July Arts and Events magazine for music listings or go to www.bclivingarts.ca for more information. The Music in the Park feature of BC Living Arts Hijacked! Festival has a uniquely Canadian theme and will feature a variety of musical tribute concerts, including songs written and originally per-
formed from Canadian icons Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn and The Band. Fan favourites, Van Damsel will be performing and for anyone who hasn’t heard their current single, “Best of Everything” yet, it is definitely worth a listen. Having received regional recognition, including a part in the 2013 Peak Performance Project and winning The Shore 104’s ‘Best of BC’ $10,000 prize, this band is quickly becoming a definable
force in the music industry. To date, they have also been accepted as a top twelve finalist, out of over 400 applicants, in the prestigious Peak Performance Project 2015, which will see them compete for a $102,700 grand prize. They will be taking the stage at 6:30 pm on Friday to pay homage to influential Canadian artists who helped inspired them along the way. At 6:00 pm the free sSign and Flow exhibit will begin. This is an interactive installation that blurs the line between audience and performer. You are invited to step into a new world through the Kinect motion controller and become the art you see and hear. This UBC project commissioned by BC Living Arts incorporates
the images of Vernon based visual artist Heidi Thompson as well as the animated art work of Kelowna artist Aleksandra Dulic and combines orchestrated music through the participant’s movements. A rendition of Candy Chang’s Before I Die project brings community together through selfreflections and sharing aspirations and was on display at the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art in the Park on Wednesday, July 1 as a public art project encouraging everyone to add their own hopes, life goals and thoughts to the composition. I wondered what to use my section of writing space for, should I finally write that forgiveness note to the ex-boyfriend that broke my heart, or tell my grown children how proud they make me every day? As I stood in front
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Construction continues
Columbia Street Widening Project- Work continues on the south side of Columbia Street. Pedestrians are advised to use the north sidewalk and to use the crosswalk at 4th Avenue to access the south side businesses, or the crosswalk at 3rd Avenue to access the hospital. A minimum of two travel lanes on Columbia Street between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue will remain open, one each direction. For up to date transit information including rerouting, call 250-376-1216. Overlanders Bridge Project - Crews will continue to install deck joints on the west side of the bridge. This will involve pouring concrete. In an effort to minimize the vibration on the bridge and the impact on the concrete pour, motorists are reminded of the 30 km per hour posted speed limit through the construction zone. Please be advised that pilot vehicles will be on stand by and will be used to enforce the 30 km per hour speed limit if needed. A minimum of two travel lanes on the bridge deck will remain open, one in each direction. The Fortune Drive sidewalk is now reopened to pedestrians. However, the asphalt pedestrian ramp connecting Fortune Drive to Tranquille Road will remain closed to pedestrians until further notice. Due to the current high temperatures, construction crews will be working mainly between the hours of 3:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Summer Counter Attack
In support of BC Government and ICBC’s Counter Attack campaign, Kamloops RCMP will have active counter attack shifts throughout the summer. They would like to take this opportunity to remind drivers to arrange a safe ride home from your summer activities. Whether it is a game of golf, boating or a BBQ, plan ahead, arrange a designated driver, call a taxi or take transit. With so many options available, there is no excuse to drive while impaired, but some drivers still aren’t getting the message.
BC Living Arts music festival On the morning of Wednesday, June 17 our crackerjack reporter spotted a crane lifting showers into units at 429 St. Paul Street. Now that’s something you don’t see everyday!
United Way begins recruitment for replacement After eleven years of dedicated service to the community, the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way’s executive director, Brenda Aynsley, will be leaving the organization at the end of July. Brenda has been an integral part of United Way’s shift from the traditional fundraising model to a community impact organization. Her leadership and vision within United Way and the partnerships she has cultivated in the region have positioned the Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way as a progressive partner in the national United Way movement. Under Brenda’s leadership the annual United Way campaign in the Thompson Nicola Cariboo region has grown from $880,000 to $2.3 million. In addition, the organization took an active role in forming the Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan and worked collaboratively with the City
of Kamloops and the community to create the John Tod Centre under her leadership. Brenda has been recognized for her community service. She received a Queens Diamond Jubilee medal for community service in 2012 and received the City of Kamloops Pioneer Spirit Award in 2014. She is a current nominee for an RBC Women of Influence award. She currently serves on the Board of Governors for Thompson Rivers University. Brenda is committed and passionate about the United Way movement and is moving to the Lower Mainland to become United Way of the Lower Mainland’s vice president of resource development. A recruitment process for a new executive director has begun, led by a committee attached to United Way’s executive of the board of directors, and is expected to be complete by the fall of 2015.
- continued from front of the display with chalk in hand, debating what one thing I want to do before I die, three little words finally came to me “fall in love.” The scope of possibilities was endless as to what each contributor decided to share and will be available for viewing at the festival. The Art We Are Cafe is excited to present an artistic presentation based on the “Coffee Confessions” initiative within the cafe since the fall of 2014. Local artist, Finn Modder, will present an art installation within a Big Steel Box that brings to life some of the inner thoughts professed by patrons from the café and invites you to leave a thought or two as well. And if confessions aren’t your thing, the Kamloops Film Society is proud to showcase some of the finest regional short film winners from the annual Kamloops Independent Short Shorts Film Festival.
The Big Steel Box will be converted into a mini air conditioned theatre where you can get away from the heat, the films will loop multiple times throughout each night so guests may come and go as they please. Popcorn will be available outside the theatre and each film is between two to five minutes long so you can still enjoy the music and won’t miss a performance. Guests are encouraged to use public transit to and from Riverside Park for the event, check the BC Transit website for schedule and information. Free parking is available on the west end of Riverside Park near the tennis courts. Paid parking lots will be in effect by the Heritage House and Kamloops Sport Council, as well as behind the Interior Savings Centre. After 6:00 pm, free street parking is available in the downtown core. Trina Budai
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Kamloops Arts Council member Aaron Butowski hosted the Wheel of Art game at Art in the Park on Canada Day. For $2.00 contestants got the chance to spin the wheel for prizes and be entered into the draw for one of the four showcase prizes!
Dream Home sets new record The last two tickets for the 2015 Dream Home were sold to a happy gentleman on Tuesday, June 24 at the Downtown YMCA. CHBA CI would like to congratulate The Kamloops YMCA and YWCA for their outstanding success in selling out this year’s Dream Home Lottery ahead of schedule. “We’re proud to partner with TRU School of Trades and Technology and the Kamloops YMCA and YWCA to create a successful event bringing ben-
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Dear Editor, When it comes to accidents, it’s common to think it will never happen to us. That is what we thought until our six-year-old son, Roan, a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, lost his leg in a lawn mower accident. A few years ago, Roan was riding on a lawn mower with an adult when he fell off and severed his left leg at the knee. As he was airlifted by helicopter to the hospital, we wondered if we were going to see him again. With lawn cutting season here, we want to help spread Roan’s message across the country that kids should never be around a lawn mower. It doesn’t matter how good you are with machinery, it just takes a moment for a life changing accident to happen. Today, Roan is an active and energetic child thanks to help from The War Amps with financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support. We just hope that his story will prevent even one child from being injured. If you would like to learn more about how to encourage children to play safely, please visit waramps.ca. ~Jolene and Neil Heck
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Experience the heart of Greece at Dorian Greek House at 430 Victoria Street. Since 2003 they have been serving the finest quality Greek food with authentic atmosphere and friendly service in Kamloops. They invite you to sample their extensive menu selection featuring all of your favourite Greek dishes and so much more, including Italian and North American dishes to suit any taste. Customer satisfaction is a priority and the staff is very knowledgeable about their collection of local and imported wines. The customs of generous portions and excellent customer service ensure an amazing meal that will put you in a Greek state of mind. Their experienced cooking staff has anywhere from 20 to 25 years of culinary mastery, perfecting each dish to bring Greek food to life. Some of the knowledgeable serving staff have been with Dorian Greek House since the beginning and can answer anything you might want to know about the menu, which wine would best compliment your meal and recommend the right meal for new customers and
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Taking nominations for Mayor’s Awards The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts committee is now accepting nominations for the annual arts awards that recognize artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District. For 2016, awards will be given for each of the following three categories: Emerging Artist, Business in Support of the Arts, and Craft and Design. Emerging Artist recognizes an emerging Kamloops artist, musician, or performer, ages 18 to 35 working in the visual or performing arts for their current accomplishments and future potential. Business in Support of the Arts recognizes outstanding Kamloops business leaders, or businesses and corporations, who have made
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City of Kamloops Major Road Construction Projects What To Look Forward To This Fall Columbia Street
Improved pedestrian crossings, including new signals at 4th and 5th avenues and audible and visual countdown lights at all intersections; New left turn lanes at 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th avenues; New raised centre median between 3rd and 6th avenues and at 2nd Avenue; New south side sidewalk connecting 3rd Avenue to 6th Avenue; New bus pullout and loading zone in front of Royal Inland Hospital; Repaving between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue; Improved street lighting; and Enhanced landscaping on the south side of the street.
Did you know? More than 40 trees will be planted on the south side of Columbia Street and in the new centre median to replace those that had to be removed over the course of the project.
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Bridge deck overhaul (concrete repairs, deck joint replacement, new waterproofing membrane, repaving, improved lighting); Reconstructed west sidewalk (including concrete supports, sidewalk panels, guardrail and lighting); Reconstructed Fortune Drive overpass and sidewalk; and Repaving of north and south approach roadways. Did you know? The Overlanders Bridge deck is almost 1/2 kilometre long. That's a lot of concrete and asphalt!
A joint project of School District No. 73, Literacy in Kamloops, Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, TNRD Library and the Stollery Charitable Foundation aims to encourage children to read through the summer for practice and, above all, for pleasure. Research shows that children who have access to books over the summer holidays have significantly higher reading achievement than those who don’t. Children can visit the Bright Red Book Bus in July and August and choose two books to read. They may keep these books or return them another week.
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KYSA going to the Provincial Cup
Nine Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) select teams will take part in Provincial Cup play starting Thursday, July 9. Eight Kamloops teams have qualified for the Provincial A Cup being held in Surrey, BC. They are: U13 Boys and Girls, U14 Boys and Girls, U15 Boys and Girls, U16 Girls, U18 Boys. The U17 Boys have qualified for the Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial B Cup being held in Penticton. Both the Provincial A and B Cups, run under the auspices of BC Soccer, are four-day events. Preliminary rounds are staged Thursday through Saturday with finals being held on Sunday, July 12. Follow the progress of KYSA’s entries by visiting bcsoccer.net/provincial-cup and clicking the appropriate tournaments.
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Piece of Soul at the Main Gallery The Kamloops Arts Council is His portraiture and wall sculptures hosting another great solo exhi- are gaining recognition globally. bition in their Main Gallery this Will was the 2012 artist of choice month. Peace of Soul for display at Mike will feature airbrushed Wiegele’s Heli-Ski, has acrylic paintings by had art auctioned with William Dallimore, one Sotheby’s Sun Peaks, of which will be of 98.3 won second place for CIFM’s Stan and Hank. best in show at the WilWilliam Dallimore is liams Lake Artwalk an airbrush artist who and won the people’s specializes in photorechoice award at the alism. In his portraits 2014 Kamloops Arts he seeks to paint the “George” by Council’s Art Exposed hidden angel, blending William Dallimore exhibition. the subject’s unique William’s artwork personality with his vitruly replicates the husion of their inner being. man figure or the subject matter Over the past 19 years, William with an exact likeness. The porhas consistently produced meticu- traits of Stan and Hank are sure lous airbrush art, naturally drawn to be a highlight of William’s solo to the exquisite detail that this me- exhibition. The images will be dium can produce. He enjoys the unveiled once the show opens on freedom of trying out new ideas Thursday, July 9, at 10:00 am. An on many surfaces; from canvas to opening reception will be hosted walls to vehicles to just about any the same night from 7:00 pm to paintable object. More recently 9:00 pm. William incorporated sculpture The Kamloops Arts Council’s into his pieces, creating deeper Main Gallery is open Tuesday to texture and depth. This adds di- Friday from 1000 am to 500 pm, mension and develops changes in and Saturdays until 4:00 pm. The perception depending on the view- gallery is located in the Old Courtpoint. house Cultural Centre along with William’s dedicated attention to other great arts non-profit organidetail results in many of his pieces zations, such as Theatre BC and being mistaken for photographs. Arnica Artist Run Centre.
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on electricity demand. On the evening of Saturday, July 4, BC Hydro recorded an increase of 15 per cent in the peak hourly load over last week. The peak hourly load, the highest hourly demand observed throughout the day, was 861 megawatts higher than the previous Saturday. On Sunday, there was an increase of ten per cent, or 617 megawatts, in the peak hourly load over the previous Sunday. The increases are more than the
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Meet Bob, the friendly golden retriever who lives with his human, a hamster and at least eight pet birds. The cute canine has started to attract attention on Instagram by posting photos of him posing peacefully with his bird room-mates, traveling the world, and generally being adorable. Keep up to date with Bob at instagram.com/bob_ goldenretriever or www.facebook.com/bobgoldenretriever.
No more “HOT DOGS” Downtown
Dogs cool themselves two ways: gets lots of water and takes breaks by panting and by releasing heat between play sessions. through their paws. On a hot sumBeing able to recognize when mer day in a parked your dog (or someone car, temperatures will else’s) is in distress be too high for pets to could help prevent cool themselves effecharm. Here are some tively and in as little as common symptoms ten minutes a dog can of heatstroke to look become overwhelmed out for: by the heat. Leaving a Exaggerated panting window partly open or (or the sudden stopparking in the shade is ping of panting), rapid not enough to protect CAP comments or erratic pulse, salivaAli Webster your pet from serious tion, anxious or staring harm or even death. expression, weakness Even if you only stop for 15 min- and muscle tremors, lack of coordiutes you could be coming back to nation, tongue and lips red (which a very hot dog and it isn’t the kind may eventually turn bluish in coyou want to have downtown. lour), convulsions or vomiting, colWe understand that sometimes lapse, coma and death. when you are traveling or happen If you see an animal in distress, to have your dog it can be hard to call the BC SPCA cruelty hotline at do. That is why if you get stuck 1-855-6BC-SPCA (22-7722) or the downtown with your dog and need RCMP non-emergency line 250to run into somewhere we would 828-3000. In the Kamloops heat, be happy to watch your dog for dogs are at risk of overheating and you while you do your errand at our are more comfortable when left at Customer Care and Info Centre at home. So please, leave you pets at 340 Victoria Street. home…NO MORE HOT DOGS! During Kamloops’ hot summer Ali Webster from the Customer season, dogs are at risk of over- Care and Patrol Team (CAP). heating not only in parked cars but The CAP Team is our Downtown also while exercising. It is best to Kamloops Ambassador program. avoid too much activity or exer- Reach us at 250-572-3008/3009 cise during the hottest part of the or the Information Kiosk at 250day. Instead, play with your dog 572-3017. Email capteam@kcbia. in the early morning or evening com. Follow us on Facebook when you know it will be cooler. It (KCBIA CAP Team) and Twitter is important to make sure your pup (@CAPTeam) too!
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■■ Music in the Park: July 9- Mike MacKenzie Blues Band, Classic Rock and Blues; July 10Music in the Park: HIJACKED by BC Living Arts, Tribute to Leonard Cohen; tribute to Bruce Cockburn and The Band – opening at 6:30pm with special guests Van Damsel; July 11- Music in the Park: HIJACKED by BC Living Arts, Tribute to Joni Mitchell; tribute to Neil Young and The Band – opening at 6pm with special guests The Caspians and James Wolf at 6:45pm; July 12- Cécile Doo-Kingué, Blues; July 13- 100 Mile House, English Folk Roots; July 14- Wild T and The Spirit, Blues; July 15- Scattered Atoms, Blues R&B. Listings subject to change. ■ Live at Lunch - Live music from 11:30am to 2pm. July 9 – Lansdowne Village, Jared Doherty; July 10 – 200 block Victoria St, Bill Gibson; July 11 – 300 block Victoria St, Michele Botel; July 12 – 300 block Victoria St, Sean Luciw; July 15 – 400 block Victoria St, Treena Plummer.. FMI: downtownkamloops.com ■■ Artisan Square hosted by the Kamloops Heritage Society every Saturday morning in July and Aug from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Gaglardi Square. FMI or interested in joining them, con- Catch the Dead Fibres as they set out on their across Canada tour on July 11 at The Art We tact Mel at 250-377-4232 or info@standrews- Are, 246 Victoria Street. Tickets at the door. The Dead Fibres are punk vocals, grungy bass and psychedelic guitar riffs while having unique, pounding drum grooves hold everything together. square.com. ■■ “Ohhhh! Canada!” Burlesque on July 9 at The three-piece consisting of long-time friends Zachary Mouallem, Brandon de Gans and Kennedy The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open Pawluk formed in Edmonton, Alberta in 2014. at 8pm for this 19+ show. Tickets at the door or VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment or or Ed at 250-374-2774. FMI call 250-571-5111. at the Riverside Park Bandshell. Registration at at TamTix.ca. FMI or interested in performing ■■ The Great Shuswap Pottery Sale on July 10am and Walk begins at 11am. Everyone is wel18 and 19 from 10am to 4pm at the Celista Hall come! To register visit: www.parkinson.bc.ca. visit: facebook.com/kamloopsburlesque. Out of the Valley: Discover■■ Free One Hour Permaculture Workshop in the North Shuswap. Recognized artists show- ■■ Climbing *prices per copy after Loss. A 6-week journey held on in support of the pesticide ban on July 10 at ing off works of fine woven textiles, silver jewel- ing Life *pdf. or .jpg file must be supplied by customer and from Sept. 23 to Oct. 28 from 3:30 3:30pm at the Riverside Park Bandshell. Learn ry, ceramic arts, stoneware, metal sculpture and Wednesdays must be same artwork throughout the run. how to better sustain yourself and your commu- much, much more! FMI and to see all the artists to 5:30pm at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St. FMI or to register by Sept. 16 contact visit: www.greatshuswappotterysale.com. nity by working with nature. Series on July 25 at 7pm 250-372-3020 or kuchurch@shaw.ca. ■■ Summer Camps at BC Wildlife Park for ■■ House Concert $ kids age 6 to 10 on July 6 to 10, July 27 to 31 with Linda McRae. Tickets available at Erwin’s ■■ “What’s Under the Dome?” Icon Tours on Callfrom or email to 1:30 tous 3:30pm, and Aug. 17 to 21. FMI or to register visit: http:// Fine Baking, 369 St. Paul St. BYOB and des- Saturdays in July and Aug. PRINTED ON laser paper 1-99 100-999 1000+ your printing request, at the Ukrainian ignated driver. FMI call 250-374-1040 or 250- or other days/times by book bczoo.org/kidscampsage6to10.htm. Summer • •Camps • • • • •for • •kids • • •age • • 9• •to•13 • •are • • July • • • 23, • • •24 • • • 682-6679. •••••••••••••• Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Refreshments Art 8 1/2” x 11” full colour posters 44¢ 40¢ 38¢ optional. FMI (3246) call 778■■ Dragon Boat Festival volunteers needed available. Donations 250-374-ECHO and Aug. 6, 7. FMI or to register visit: bczoo.org/ 11” x 17” full colour posters 88¢ 80¢ 78¢ to help out with this year’s festival on Saturday, 220-5584. echo@shawcable.com artcamps.htm. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ■■ TVASC Let’s Dance on July 18 from 8pm August 8. Positions include boat holders, reg- ■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria istration table monitor and security. Must be15 of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI join: Kamloops Pagan St. Music by Reflections. For tickets contact Zo- years or older to volunteer. Call 250-377-5813. nia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 ■■ Annual Parkinson SuperWalk on Sept. 12 Community on facebook.
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