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OCPizza Night: eat your fill and plan your future Mmm, pizza! What’s not to love about pizza? Other foods, you eat. Pizza, you experience. The art of pizza eating involves all the senses: the beautiful aroma coming from the oven, the sight of the glorious delicious cheese, the feel of the crust in your hands, the sound of the crunch as you bite into it. And, of course, the taste… the unparalleled combo of dough, sauce, herbs and cheese. The only thing that could possibly top the deliciousness and greatness of a good pizza is the possibility of living and playing in a great city and community. The City of Kamloops is conjunction with Pizza Pi have been thinking about you and want both of these things to become a reality in your life. Through something called an OCPizza Night they are letting you help plan the community you want all while digging in on the delectable eats of one of downtown’s favourite pizza pie companies. “OCPizza Nights are self-facilitated meetings-in-a-box,” explains Jason Locke, Community Planning Supervisor for the City of Kamloops. “Participating groups receive training, materials and free pizza to conduct their own public consultation session on the two draft land use scenarios, and the draft goals and policy directions under the OCP topic area of their choice, and send the results back to the City.”
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mittees, task forces, policy councils, advisory boards and more. “It’s a fun and unique way to engage people,” continued Jason. “It allows people to contribute to the plan without feeling encumbered or uncomfortable. They can feel free to let their ideas flow.” In order to participate in an OCPizza Night you must have a person who attended one of the city’s facilitation instruction nights at the end of May but if you really, really want to host a OCP discussion night there may still be hope if you think you can get all the info, input and materials back to the city by June 27. “We will be collecting all info and input by June 27 and spending the summer reviewing and analyzing it,” says Jason. “We should have the first draft of the Official Community Plan for Kamloops by fall.” For those who are not into selffacilitation, the City is also hosting a series of public events that you can attend to give your input on the community you live. “The City will be hosting three KAMPLAN Roadshow events as part of Phase 2 of the KAMPLAN Review and Update process,” finishes Jason. “These events will feature interactive displays and information booths on the land use scenarios and ten OCP topic areas, city staff on hand to chat with and discuss the process, art created by - continued on page 2
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Bike Repair Stations back in action After some repair work and security enhancements, the City bike repair stations that were discovered missing this past January are now back in service at Riverside Park (pump only, tools coming soon) and McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre. After the disappearance of the stations early this year, the City was pleasantly surprised to hear how much residents value these shared tools, which benefit not only cyclists but also parents with strollers and people using mobility devices. Furthermore, this story inspired Urban Systems to fund the purchase of another public bike repair station, which will be maintained by the City as part of its community network. This newest bike repair station will be located on St. Paul Street at 3rd Avenue. This location was selected as it serves an existing cycling commuter route, gets great exposure from the Farmer’s Market and is within view of Urban Systems’ Kamloops office. “After learning about the stolen bike repair stations, a number
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The 2016 CAP Team press conference was held Monday, May 16 with some fun announcements and introducing this summer’s Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team. Newly trained and patrolling the streets, the CAP Team is ready to serve our beautiful downtown. Consisting of 11 members, the team focuses on both tourism and safety.
of Urban folks came together to gesture contributes to the cycling Week (May 30 to June 3), so be explore ways we could transform community of Kamloops,” said sure to check out the new bike an unfortunate situation into a John Kenney of Urban Systems. repair station and enjoy some community win. This was driven Urban Systems is hosting a complimentary refreshments to by our collective passion for biking, celebration station at the cor- power your pedaling! To regiscommunity vibrancy and environ- ner of St. Paul Street and 3rd ter for Bike to Work Week visit mental sustainability. We hope this Avenue during Bike to Work www.biketowork.ca/kamloops.
Administrative savings directed back to SD 73 The provincial government is has more flexibility to invest in reduce spending on their admin- districts were asked to find. redirecting $673,698 in admin- areas that it sees as priorities.” istration costs and those efforts School districts, including SD istrative savings back to School The funding to School District have made it possible to help 73, have been informed that they District 73 to help it deal with 73 is part of a $25-million prov- flow those resources into class- will not have to pay their share local cost pressures and provide ince-wide initiative that sees all rooms and services for students. of $25 million worth of provinfront-line services for students. districts receiving funds from The amount of money being left cial charges this year and instead The school district can use administrative savings. with districts is equal to the Year can redirect that money into this funding as it sees fit, such Districts made real efforts to Two of administrative savings frontline services for students. as ongoing classroom programs, hiring new teachers or for busing. “We’ve made a commitment the City’s most significant guiding policy documents, to make sure that services for - continued from front students receive the maximum South Kamloops Secondary School students, inspired all other municipal bylaws and works undertaken by amount of BC’s education by the ten OCP topic areas and their vision for the the City must be consistent with the Plan. The OCP funding,” Kamloops-South future of Kamloops; and live music by Johnson Sand- is intended to provide a degree of certainty for the future of our community. As a result, it is expected Thompson MLA Todd Stone wich at the Northills and Aberdeen Mall events.” said. “School District 73 has The road show events start Saturday, June 4, that revisions will not be made on a frequent basis. worked hard to reduce admin- 11:00 am to 2:00 pm then subsequently at Nor- Implementation of the OCP is a collective effort, one istrative costs and now we can thills Mall by the Independent Grocer entrance that requires the actions of the City, and many othreturn these savings into ser- then Saturday, June 11, 8:00 am to noon right here ers, including bylaws, public programs, civic projects, vices for students.” in downtown Kamloops at the Farmers’ Market private developments and citizen’s action. For more information on how to get involved in “This funding relief will greatly and finally on Saturday, June 18, 11:00 am to 2:00 designing the future of your community, the best benefit students by providing pm, Aberdeen Mall (Centre Court). supports for classrooms and It is very important to have your say in the Official darn community in the Interior of British Columbia front-line instruction,” Kam- Community Plan. It will be our community’s state- you can contact Jason Locke, Community Planning loops-North Thompson MLA ment of its long -term vision of what it wishes to see. Supervisor for the City of Kamloops at 250-828Terry Lake said. “The Kamloops- The OCP serves to provide direction while balanc- 3568 or via email at jlocke@kamloops.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance Thompson School District now ing the diverse needs of the community. As one of
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WCT receives donation from RBC Emerging Artists Project Western Canada Theatre (WCT) would like to thank RBC Emerging Artists Project and those from RBC associated with it for their donation of $10,000 to WCT. Dave Maurer, RBC branch manager Kamloops Main and Chase, and Pam Shaw, RBC regional vice president, presented the cheque to Lori Marchand, general manager of WCT, on the set of the WCT/TRU Young Company’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit. The RBC Emerging Artists Project helps artists bridge the gap from
emerging to established and supports organizations that provide the best opportunity to advance their career trajectory. It supports arts organizations and artists in a range of genres including visual art, music, theatre, performance, literature and film. Bridging the gap from emerging to established is something in which WCT has great experience. The theatre company has a long history of supporting and encouraging emerging artists. WCT believe it is a long-term investment
that begins with exposure through their school matinee program, continues through their Stage One Theatre School and manifests itself in professional opportunities, such as the WCT/TRU Young Company, for those who choose a career in the performing arts, be it in performance, stage management, design, playwriting or directing. The Velveteen Rabbit not only provided those launching their professional careers, but also introduced 900 children from 12 local schools to the wonders and magic of theatre.
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Kiwanis Rib Dinner Fundraiser The Kamloops Kiwanis is holding a fundraising Rib Dinner on Sunday, June 5 with two sittings at 5:00 and 7:00 pm at McCracken Station Pub in Valleyview. The proceeds of the dinner will be going to the Mutrie Trust Fund for Evan Mutrie.
In 2014, Evan was a football play- Tickets sale funds will go towards er in the peak of his health when a establishing Evan in a home he rare virus left him paralysed from can call his own and provide him the neck down. Now, with the help the professional support needed to of his family, Evan is working to make this a reality. Tickets for the regain a measure of independence Rib Dinner are available by calling after nearly two years in hospi- Elaine at 250-374-2316 or email at tals and extended care facilities. elaineparkes05@shaw.ca.
Keep your dogs safe in the heat Hello, downtown Kamloops! Riley here, CAP Team friendly, happy pups, the CAP Team is happy to watch member and representative for the dogs of Kamloops! them at our 340 Victoria Street office for a minute or two They have sent me to talk to all of you about while you run a quick errand. how much they loathe getting left in your Some symptoms to recognize if a dog is cars during these hot summer days. in distress are exaggerated panting (or the On a 25̊C day, the temperature inside a sudden stopping of panting), rapid or erratic parked car can soar to between 38̊C and pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expres49̊C in just minutes. On a 32̊C day, the intesion, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of rior temperature can reach as high as 70̊C in coordination, tongue and lips red (which may less than ten minutes! eventually turn bluish in colour), convulsions Dogs cool themselves by panting and or vomiting, collapse, coma and eventually releasing heat through their paws, but you death. If you see a dog in a car and it’s warm can imagine all of that would be very dif- CAP comments or even humid out and they are expressing Riley Ledoux, ficult if those custom black, leather seats any of these symptoms, please call the SPCA CAP Team you paid so much for are even hotter than Animal Cruelty Hotline at 1-855-622-7722 or the potential oven temperature air they are you can call the RCMP at 250-828-3000. Ambassador breathing. Parking your car in the shade or Remember! Your pets are happier at cracking the windows won’t do the trick. If you really home and on behalf of the dogs of Kamloops, thanks can’t leave your “babies” at home and they are people for keeping us safe!
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Scandal and the Snacking Werewolf Since starting last September, my quest for better health and weight Everyone else is picking away…and let’s be honest, if no one else loss has really offered a ‘Ross and Rachel’ will they or won’t they kind is keeling over, they can be that bad can they? Maybe just one…of of suspense. It’s a tossed salad of choices. I have these really good peri- each. And then…it’s game over and I’m grazing away like a guiltless ods where I’m all kinds of healthy and balanced, and then I goon. The beast has awoken and it wants all the cheesy get to nights, weekends, holidays and mini-breaks (and some synthetic Nacho flavoured goodness. I’m like Frank the mornings and afternoons) and I turn into this snacking wereTank a la Will Ferrell in Old School, it’s just so good wolf: EAT ALL THE CARBS EVERYWHERE! Having hit once it hits your lips. Suddenly it’s the next morning and a solid stride with my health, camping over May long weekyou’re as orange as Donald Trump, and bloated like a end was the next big challenge. Must avoid booze, sugar and late 1970’s Elvis. I may have made a mistake. Damn you salt. That can all happen in a tent right? I packed a variety Munchies, why must you tantalize me so? I’m like Olivia of healthy choices, stacks of Tupperware filled with chopped Pope in Scandal and those Munchies are like the Presifruit and vegetables, sipped infused water—I limited my aldent. Why is it so good, when it’s so bad? Can’t say that cohol intake (one bottle of pinot over three nights? What is I wasn’t trying; avoiding eye contact with the snack bowl PERFECTLY happening to me!?). I made a point to not leave nibbles lying all “Imma pretend I don’t know you”. FABULOUS Alicia Ashcroft around, putting snacks away in hard to reach places, which The long weekend ends and it’s back to taming the my husband loved. I was dominating the culinary aspects of beast. Drinking all the water ever and purging the excess this holiday. There was a lot of rain and reading, which involved a lot of of salt. Otherwise, I really stuck to the plan…except for that mositting, which led to a spot of napping. By Sunday afternoon, the snacking jito…and those two s’mores and that enormous bite, two bites, half urges began to rise up within. Behold, my Kryptonite, the massive bag of of my husband’s hotdog. I’m just going to go sit in a sauna for the Munchies, the cheesy, salty, orange orgy of crunchy goodness. next six month to sweat out the sodium.
Changing lives with art The Kamloops Arts Council’s (KAC) Crossing Bridges Outreach takes arts workshops to children, youth and adults in the community who need them most. From June 3 to 10, participants will display their artwork to the public at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, located at 7 Seymour Street West. Learning new artistic skills also builds self-esteem, provides a sense of mastery, and creates trust and positive peer connections for youth and adults. The Art Changes Lives exhibit will include artwork by children,
youth and adults from the following participant centres: Twin Rivers Education Centre, Four Directions Storefront School, AE Perry Elementary, YWCA Women’s Shelter, Kamloops Immigrant Services, New Life Community, Phoenix Centre, Osprey Place, Canadian Mental Health Association Clubhouse and Kamloops Brain Injury Association. All are welcome to attend the exhibit and an opening reception on Friday, June 3, from 6:00 to (L-R) Nicole Trudell, executive director BCICF, Hugh Fallis, fund holder, Julia Cyr, 8:00 pm featuring live music, KMA supervisor and Cara Graden, Arts Culture and Heritage coordinator. speaking and refreshments.
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The Kamloops Arts Council is looking for outgoing, energetic and cheerful volunteers to help prepare for Art in the Park from June 30 to July 1 at Riverside Park. Many different positions are available including; set-up/pack-up, prep, fundraisers and “Ask Me”/Greeters. You must be 14+ to volunteer and family volunteering friendly. Fundraising volunteers must be 19+ to volunteer. Call 250-372-7323 for more information or to volunteer.
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New season. New look. New and improved Fanfest! The City of Kamloops, in partnership with the BC Lions Football Club, are hosting the 6th Annual BC Lions Fanfest, presented by BC Egg, this upcoming Saturday, June 4 and are inviting fans of all ages to join in on the festivities. New this year, Fan- display. Additionfest will shift to an ally, The Lions will evening event capped be participating in off with a fireworks interviews throughout display presented by the evening. Fans will BCLC. Fanfest will enjoy a multitude of kick off at Hillside entertainment, includStadium at 5:00 pm ing performances by and the event will run the Felions (BC Lions until 9:45 pm. The Dance Team) and a Lions will be conduct- chance to meet Leo ing a football clinic the Lion. “Fanfest in Kamloops from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm, offering local is one of the highlights kids aged six to 13 a of our pre-season calchance to learn from endar,” said Jamie the pros! The Lions Taras, director of will be in action dur- community relations ing their practice from for the BC Lions. “We 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, are excited to roll out followed by an auto- our new format with graph session ending fireworks and football. at 9:30 pm. The eve- We look forward to ning will end with a seeing you at Fanfest bang with a fireworks on June 4.”
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Burlesque gets nerdy Holy twirlin’ tassels, Batman! vixen is a co-founder of Calgary’s Kamloops Burlesque is hosting own Nerdgasm Collective and has their annual Nerdlesque show on graced the stages of the Calgary and June 9 and The Blue Grotto, 319 Edmonton International Burlesque Victoria Street, is about to be over Festivals. run with Storm Troopers, comic Kamloops Burlesque is a 19+ book characters, video game crea- showcase. Admission is at the tures, Star Fleet Officers, Whovians door but VIP tickets are available and all things geeky! at Instinct Adornment or purchase Kamloops Burlesque performonline at www.KamTix.ca. VIP ers Ruby Spitfire, Miss Coco tickets give you exclusive Creme, Crimson Clover, floor seating and a chance Dahlia Divine, Klitzy, Karato win more draw prizes Sheen Inferno, The Big but you must arrive by Butowski and debut solo 9:00 pm to take advantage performer Vanilla Bean of this special seating. will be joined on stage Doors open at 8:00 by Nerdlesque super pm and the show hero, Kara Ka-Pow! starts at 9:30 pm. Kara Ka-Pow is in Dress up to parlove with all things ticipate in the geek, glam and glitBest Dressed tery and is joining her Contest, now glittertribe in Kamsponsored by loops. This sparkly Caduceus Chocolates. Photo: White Cedar
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I recently saw a distraught young lady weeping beside her car. “Do you need some help?” I asked. She replied, “I knew I should have replaced the battery in this remote door un-locker. Now I can’t get into my car. Do you think they (pointing to a distant convenience store) would have a battery for this?” “Hmmm, I dunno? Do you have an alarm, too?” I asked. “No, just this remote thingy,’” she answered, handing it and the car keys to me. As I took the key and manually unlocked the door, I replied, “Why don’t you drive over there and check about the batteries...it’s a long walk.”
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Murder mystery dinner, strawberry tea and more! ■■“From My Studio” by Maureen Hove from June 4 to 30 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Maureen’s watercolour and ink paintings truly reflect the beauty of the area. Gallery hours: 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm, Saturday. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ A Reunion to Die For murder mystery dinner theatre on June 3 at Pacific Inn and Suites. Cocktails at 5:30pm, appetizers at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm and performance at 9:30pm. Dinner, dancing, silent auction and much more! Proceeds support Special Olympics BC. For tickets contact Michael at 250-318-0715. ■■ 32nd Annual Interior Swap Meet on June 4 from 8am to 4pm at the Logan Lake Recreation Centre. Presented by Vintage Car Club of Canada, Kamloops Chapter. Vintage, custom and hot rod cars and parts, antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, tools and equipment. Free admission, Show and shine. Pancake breakfast starts at 7am. To book a stall contact Rich at 250 828-2318 or mr.frontenac@shaw.ca. FMI call Ray at 778 469-5423. ■■ Kamloops Kiwanis Rib Dinner on June 5. Two sittings at 5pm and 7pm at McCracken Station Pub, 1626 Valleyview Drive. Proceeds to Mutrie Trust Fund for Evan Mutrie, a young quadriplegic man looking to move into his own apartment with care workers. For tickets call Elaine 250-374-2316 or elaineparkes05@shaw.ca. ■■“Nerdlesque” Burlesque on June 9 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Door open at 8pm for this 19+ show. VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment or online at www.kamtix.ca. ■■ Teddy Bear Mother Goose Picnic on June 16 from 10am to 12:30pm in Riverside Park (east end).
Put a bounce in your step - On Wednesday and Friday evenings you will find some human kangaroos bouncing around at Riverside Park instructed by Terra Lundy. These boot camps are not only fun but also a great calorie burn! For more information about the Kangoo Club contact them at 250-299-5222 or email kangooclubkamloops@gmail.com.
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echo stargazer Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Love stops in to say hello but will you notice? Thoughts are still on the past and what could have been. Watch for accidents during routine trips as the pace heats up. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) That secret affair heats up and you’re willing to go more than half way to make it work. Remember your boundaries but take the chance. A creative project gathers steam.
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Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Money troubles return with less drama but a bigger bite. It’s a great opportunity to revisit financial plans that hit a snag and to see how best to move everything forward. Home life signals time for a change.
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Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Put your peeps to work. Both love and money succeed through group efforts so make sure you involve as many people as possible in that big project you have planned. Watch your health. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Even off you haven’t been overly grumpy lately, someone was rubbed the wrong way and they developed a grudge. Make peace but don’t give in too much. You’ve already moved on and this is just making peace with decisions. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) The smallest changes in your appearance or personal style will have a dramatic spill over into other areas of your life. Behind the scenes drama is put on hold for a while and it’s time to get back into the social circuit. Say hello to friends from overseas. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’re high profile and aggressive but where’s the fight? You’ll revisit work decisions from January and quickly realize that the easy way led you astray. It’s not too late to follow your heart. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Home and family have a great chance to bring unexpected rewards. If you’re moving, renovating or simply adding a little colour to the nest don’t worry about the cost. Hidden assets to pop up to make this dream come true. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Joint finances reignite a friction you’d rather leave in the past. Put efforts into yourself and reach high. Love is waiting for a coffee date. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Mars backs into your astrosector of personal relationships and stirs up a conflict you thought was over. Don’t avoid the argument just because it’s easier. The air has to be cleared before moving on. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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