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Whiskeys, zesty features and of partner, RLC This isphotographer exciting for and many dif-parent Sara course great beer all week long. Schreiner, the class been organizferent reasons. Tohas say thatplanning, we It’s hockey time in Kamloops!” ing producing own gallery art show are and a hockey towntheir is an underWith the Noble Pig leading the complete and charities of statement.with Weoriginal may beartwork a hockey pack the other great establishchoice to give the proceeds to. town but to say that everyone ments participating include Frick “We are donating the money here enjoys the game wouldwe notraise to JDRF and Frack who is hosting Czech and the school gym equipment fund,” explain be accurate. Lucky for those Republic House, Blue Dining the kids. “We have a sister and friend in the people, there is much more to and Lounge at Hotel 540 who school with Type 1 diabetes.” doThe during the eight days and is hosting Finland House, The kids went on to explain diabetes and how nights of hockey than just watch Commodore who is hosting Rusit affects her life. They are all very aware of games. the adding Molson sia House, Boston Pizza who is what it isThere and takeisturns more informaRoadfrom to Gold along Victoria hosting United States House and tion how all Type 1 diabetes works to how Street that help daily to getlife you Carlos O’Bryans who because of it affects thewill students’ and the things into do thatand hockey spirit. It’s quite incredible to Some of the Amateur Artist Gallery Extravaganza Team members. its size is hosting Sweden and that can happen. see their days, level of knowledge “Eight eight houses,and onededication to Switzerland House on two sepawere all excited to contribute. They are paintThey have rate 50 pieces charity at such a young age. Riley giant party!” explains floors.of art from a wide variNoble Pig Brewhouse ingBlue on their own time and donating the items ety of children,Last which all be mounted and The wholegeneral project was ultimately Wiwchar, manager of inspiration butwill definitely not least (top) and Dining for free.” displayed with care, five from each class. The that came to Exposure’s Sara, whose daughter the IIHF Women’s World Chamwe have Canada House at the and Lounge (right) are Broken up into groups, the kids all had a dif- base price will be $30 for a pieceClub withwho the fiwas keen on“Victoria starting aStreet business. the pionships. in Seeing hosting Kamloops Curling at Japan House ferent component of the project they were re- nance committee explaining they will increase drive and desire in her, she decided downtown Kamloops will wel- that it mayand Finland House, the end of each evening invites sponsible for. There is the logistics group who in value depending on the cost of the materials be something that all the kids in her class may respectively. All eight come the Molson Road to Gold. down to end of the the gallery, sales who are responsible to mount andeveryone hang. be interested in doing. After working withhouses Mr. planned will be decked Eight locations will host country evening with some great will big for learning about all the pieces and doing sales The kids, who by the end of the project Clare, the duo hatched a plan, which will outultiin international flare houses, and each house will feabands to help you celebrate and at the show, finance who was in charge of prichave worked over two months, are hoping that mately come to fruition March 6 from 7:00 to to welcome ture food, drinks and entertaining, the hockey product team who secured and solicited everyone willdance comethe outnight to seeaway. their show with 9:00pm at the one night gallery and show that fans and each house ment built around their country.” “With eight international teams, art from their schoolmates, and marketing who 100 guests as their projection. they all hope you will attend. will feature food, drinks Howcommissioned much fun is art that? 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Local social workers celebrated BC Social Work Week, March 13 to 19, with a lunch Friday, March 18 at the Henry Grube Education Centre. The BC Association of Social Workers (BCASW) chose the theme Social Work: A Profession Dedicated to an Inclusive Society, to reflect the commitment and passion held by social workers addressing growing social, economic and health inequities in Canada. “We celebrate the hundreds of social workers in the Thompson Nicola area who work hard every day in the pursuit of social justice” said BCASW president Michael Crawford. “Social workers not only focus on problems at the individual level; we are actively advocating at all levels of government for social and economic Sylvia Hayner and the team at Sunlife Financial presented a cheque for $275 to Amber Harding of United Way. policies that produce inclusive The funds were raised by Sunlife staff through their soup and a bun promotion that runs every other Tuesday and equitable communities.” This year’s special guest was from October through June. Sunlife staff members take turns to prepare soup for the rest of the staff with Doug Donaldson, MLA for proceeds going to charity. Stikine and Opposition Critic for the Ministry of Children and Family Development, who spoke about the challenging work underThe Thompson-Nicola Film stars Elizabeth Banks as arch- production companies look- taken by social workers providing Commission (TNFC) has villain Rita Repulsa, along with ing to film outside Vancouver services to children and families. announced that the movie Power new Power Rangers Dacre and in our city streets and in Rangers will be filmed in and Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi smaller community businesses,” around Kamloops this April for Scott, Becky G. and Ludi said Robin Smith, TNFC chair. ten or more days. Lin. The film, a production of The locations department rep“We’re very excited to have Lionsgate and Saban Brands, will resentatives are currently maka movie film in the streets of use Kamloops as a stand-in for ing preliminary arrangements Kamloops because residents the fictional town of Angel Grove. and consulting with the City can watch the action. I think “Usually filmmakers are of Kamloops, the Kamloops it will be a lot of fun,” said attracted to our open vistas Central Business Improvement Victoria Weller, TNFC Film or winding roads through our Association, Tk’emlúps te commissioner. beautiful scenery. This year, the Secwépemc Chief and Council, Filming started in Vancouver Film Commission is noticing and local ministries and organion February 29 and the movie an increase in attention from zations and merchants.
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Celebrate internationally in downtown Kamloops - continued from front descending on Kamloops we really wanted to showcase what Kamloops businesses are all about,” continued Riley. “We encouraged all stores to dress their stores up in the country of their choice and promote their support of the event! Our slogan is The World Returns.” Before, between and after the games, there will be food and drink specials at each House, live entertainment and each night will be capped off with Live Concerts at the Canada House. All your favourite bands and some who you haven’t heard before will be at Canada House (The Curling Club) starting at 9:00 pm each night. Wednesday, March 30 features the Dave Coalmine Band and Barracuda; a Heart/Pat Benetar Tribute. Thursday, March 31 is a Music Mash-Up: County 103 vs. The River and the Johnny McCuaig Band. Friday, April 1 is Dodie Goldney’s Instamatics and Paisley Groove, with special guest Henry Small and finally Saturday, April 2 is Ben Klick and the Chris Buck Band. Whatever your fancy may be, spend some time out in downtown Kamloops this weekend, meet people from all around the world and have a great time doing it! Tanya Orozco, freelance
BC Association of Social Workers president, Michael Crawford, presenting Sian Lewis (L) with the 2016 Heart of the Grasslands Award for distinguished social work service to the community.
Kamloops social worker Sian Lewis received the Heart of the Grasslands Award for her distinguished service to the community. Sian currently serves as executive director at Phoenix Centre and is a sessional instructor and field instructor at TRU’s School of Social Work and Human Services.
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World’s top women’s hockey players lace up! Some of the world’s best women’s hockey players are in Kamloops at the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship as it’s played in BC for the first time. National teams from Canada, the United States, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Japan are competing for the world title from March 28 to April 4. “Kamloops has a great hockey tradition and the women’s world championship will add another chapter to our hockey heritage, thanks to the local organizing committee and scores of volun-
teers,” Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “Sport tourism events such as this provide a major economic spinoff and are among the reasons our province is an economic leader in Canada.” The BC government is investing $200,000 in the championship. The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, Skills Training and Responsible for Labour will provide $50,000 through the new Tourism Events Program and the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development has provided an additional $150,000 for the 2016 IIHF Ice Hockey
Women’s World Championship from its Major Sport Events Program. The tournament is expected to provide up to $20 million in economic spinoff for the local economy as 50,000 people attend the event. It also places Kamloops and area in a worldwide spotlight as 60 national and international will be attending. Communities such as Richmond, Penticton, Clearwater and several others have hosted training camps. The Kamloops Minor Hockey Association is also hosting three BC provincial women’s hockey championships.
Kamloops couple in shock after winning Lotto Max Jessica Sandry is glad she reminded her boyfriend, Michael Ellis, to buy a Lotto Max ticket when he passed through Kelowna for work. The reminder paid off to the tune of $500,000 in the March 18 Lotto Max draw. Jessica and Michael only recently started playing the lottery and they can’t believe they have already won big. “I’m shocked we won because this is only the tenth ticket I have ever bought,”
exclaimed Michael. As for how they will spend their winnings, the Kamloops couple is focused on investing in their family’s future. “We don’t plan on buying anything right now,” smiled Jessica. “We’re going to pay off our mortgage and invest some of
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The Laughing Stock Theatre Society rings in spring with a showcase of some very funny short one-act plays in their popular Dinner Theatre arena. In choosing the line-up, they looked to the ‘laugh out loud’ style of British and American comedies written by some very clever playwrights. An Evening of One Acts was also an opportunity for some of The Laughing Stock’s (TLS) seasoned acting members to try their hand at directing their submissions. Carlo Sia, TLS actor, is directing The Accident, a very funny play by British playwright Herb Hassler. Walter Hunt, TLS actor and stage manager, is taking on Peter Tolan’s American classic comedy, Pillow Talk. Lorraine Korobanik, TLS actor, rounds out the new directors by presenting The Rental, a playful comedy written by American playwright Mark Harvey Levine. Finally, Vance Schneider, TLS founder, director and producer, brings us the classic British farce that is Changing Rooms by Jackie Carreira, which is reminiscent of a certain 1970’s British department store classic comedy. The show will run April 21 to 23 at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre. There are two available options and ticket prices; the show and Dinner and a Show. The preview runs without dinner on April 21 at 8:00 pm. April 22 and 23 will offer the meal at 6:45 pm with the curtain to follow at 8:00 pm. A cash bar will be available before the show and at intermission. Tickets for all performances can be purchased through Kamloops Live! Box Office. Call 250-3745483 or check out the website www.kamloopslive.ca.
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Casting call The Freeman Casting Company is holding an open casting session for extras (background performers) on Saturday, April 2 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Thompson Hotel located at 650 Victoria Street. The casting call is for anyone wishing to appear as an extra in a feature film that plans to film in and around Kamloops starting April 12 to 19. Freeman Casting is looking for men and women of all nationalities 18 years to 45 years. No minors. All applicants must be eligible to work legally in Canada. Identification with birthdate is required. Persons hired will be paid an hourly rate. If people are unable to attend the casting session but are still interested in being an extra, send photos (one headshot, one full body shot) and contact information to kamloopsbg@freemancasting.com. If you have any other questions, please contact the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission at 250-3778673 or tnfc@tnrd.ca.
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Shepard and Zazula join Blazers The Kamloops Blazers have added 15-year-old forward Jackson Shepard and 15-year-old defenseman Luke Zazula to the active roster. Shepard played this season with the Vancouver NW Giants in the BC Major Midget League. He had 13 goals and 42 points in 37 games this season. In six playoff games, the 5’8” and 165lb native of West Vancouver had three assists. Shepard’s Giants lost in the semi-finals of the BCMML playoffs to the Cariboo Cougars recently. Zazula played this season with the Delta Hockey Academy Midget Prep team. He had 26 points in 29 regular season games. The 5’8” defenseman helped his team win the Canadian Sport School Hockey League Championship recently in Penticton. With the move, the Blazers roster is now at 26 players including three goaltenders, eight defensemen and 15 forwards.
Great turnout for Finals The best of women’s indoor soccer gathered recently for Kamloops’ biggest indoor tournament. Eighteen teams faced off during the Ladies leagues play-offs and finals. Last year’s Division 2 Champions Turf Chix successfully retained their title from the 2015 season against the Footy Chix. Down 2-1 with 15 seconds left, the Turf Chix scored what must be the goal of the season; the ball was kicked from the half way line and lazered into the top corner, tying the game up to 2-2, going to penalties. Turf Chix came out on top in the penalty shoot-out retaining their Division 2 Crown for another year. League sponsor Hardeep Chahal, representing Chahal Priddle Law firm, said, as he presented the winning trophy, “it was one of the best games [he] had witnessed in the Soccer Quest facility in two years of operations in their new facility”. The Kamloops Dodge Division 3 crown went to United Spirit who came away with a 2-0 victory over Earls. A very tight game and the skill level for supposedly recreation players were great to see. United Keeper Annette Hanna was outstanding, keeping a clean sheet from some very heavy pressure late on from Earls.
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In January, the Can-Ital Ladies Society held their general elections and a new Board of Directions was elected; the new officials are Gina Lloyd, president; Maria Cuglietta, vice president: Alba Caputo, secretary; and Fran Rende, treasurer. During 2015, the Society distributed monies raised among various organizations. The recipients of the funds included RIH Foundation (Rapid Access Breast Care Centre), Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer’s Society, Canadian Diabetes Foundation, MS Society, Parkinson Canada, Kidney Foundation of Canada, two $500 high school scholarships and a university bursary. Most of these funds are raised during the spring and fall fashion shows, the annual Valentines Dinner and Dance and Canada Day. At the moment, the Can-Ital Ladies are preparing for the Spring Fashion Show. This event will be held on April 20 at the Columbo Hall, 814 Lorne Street. The dinner begins at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $40 each and are available at the participating merchants; Viva Bridal Boutique, Jardine’sUNDER Domaine,NEW The Look Boutique, - W OWNERSHIP 406 Sportswear, and Genesis Fashion and Beauty Complex.
The beauty of Wells Gray captured on canvas The 19th century painting movement known as Impressionism has come through paintings that break form into stipple marks and pure colour. This French approach to recording nature more accurately in terms of light, led painters to pack up their oils in the newly invented metal tubes and seek their subject’s en plein air, on the spot. This method has been applied to Wells Gray Park in the interior of BC. Twenty years ago the Wells Gray Group took up this challenge to paint the park north of Kamloops. Outfitted with maps, acrylic paints and camping supplies the painters traveled over the semi-wilderness park. Successes were hard won as nature seemed to want to test those who would
attempt to capture the nuances and grandeur of such a place. And then, after several trips, nature gradually gave up her secrets to those attempting to see nature firsthand. The paintings in this exhibition are the result of numerous camping trips and hikes along trails of discovery leading to prospects of such magnificence as to delight the eye. Join the artists, Lloyd Bennett and Terry Thompson, for their Closing Reception of Impressions From the Interior: Wells Grey Painted on Friday, April 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Kamloops Arts Council’s Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre on 7 Seymour Street West. Admission is by donation.
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The Kamloops Floor Curlers had their annual St. Patrick’s Day fun spiel at Heritage House where 45 club members floor curled, enjoyed a wonderful potluck lunch and donated $90.00 to Kamloops ngs IPS Let us host your event ISH & CAHYS ddUi F e Hospice. The 60 members enjoy floor curling Monw We have facilities up to 150 FRID le & day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and issue an Friday Night Karaoke 7pm - 11pm midd invitation to all Kamloopsians to come out and try onth n e d of m Sat to & Sun 3pm this low impact social game.Meat TimesDraws are 9:15 11:30 am.9-177 Phone 250-554-2422 for more information. Tranquille Road • 250-554-2455 • Open 11am Sat - Thu, Fri 11am - Midnight
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APRIL EVENTS
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Friday, April 1: Open House Law Clinic 9:00am Tuesday, April 12: Crafts 1:00pm Friday, April 8: Open House Kitchen 9:30am Friday, April 8: Potluck Lunch12:00pm Saturday, April 16: Prostate Cancer Support 10:00am Saturday, April 30: Pancake Breakfast 9:00am
WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS: 1:30pm: Euchre, 10am: Chair Fitness TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEDNESDAYS: 1pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: STICHERS CLUB, 1pm: Whist, 1pm: BRIDGE FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Canasta SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Community Dance $10 at the door. Licensed. (No dance April 17)
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Sunday, April 10 • 5pm Tickets $15 each (must be purchased in advance at the front desk).
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION Monday, April 11 at 11am
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Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29 9am to 4pm
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Stay tuned for our upcoming Strawberry Tea, Bake Sale and Plant Sale coming up on Saturday May 7. Own or rent at RiverBend.
Now the only thing Fred’s kids are worried about is a tattoo. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! do you have a river business You won’t believe what on the ANAVETS When Fred told his family he was selling the house you see! CSI Centre for Seniors Information, Northills Centre Call 250-554-4145. Open M-F 9:30am - 4pm
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OFFER/DISCOUNT 20% off* 15% off* 15% off* 10% off* 10% off flip flops 24% off swimwear Regular coffe and muffin $2.99 Regular latte and muffin $5 Blue Sky Clothing 263 Victoria St. 15% off* (excluding accessories) Brownstone Restaurant 118 Victoria St. Special Offer Carlos O’Bryans Pub 357 Victoria St. 10% off* Castles and Cottages 347 Victoria St. 15% off* Central Barber Shop 373 Lansdowne St. $10 haircut with Lisa Central Station Pub 126 4th Ave. Special Offer Eagle Eye Gifts 442 Victoria St. 10% off* Funny Pages Collectables 373 Victoria St. 10% off with a min. $50 purchase Genesis Fashion 3-319 Victoria St. 20% off* Golden Buddha 247 Victoria St. 10% off* Instinct Adornment 2-319 Victoria St. 10% off* Interior Academy of Hair Design $8 shampoo and blowdry and 113 Victoria St. $8 blowdry and style Jardines Domaine 245 Victoria St. 10% off* Kamloops Florist Ltd 249 Victoria St. 15% off* Karin’s Fashion 238 4th Ave. No Tax Discount Lavender Lingerie B351 Victoria St. 10% off* Manhandler Barber Shop 246 4th Ave. $5 discount McDonald’s 301 Victoria St. Purchase a small coffee and a cookie for $1.69 + tax Oronge Boardshop 257 Victoria St. 10% off* Red Collar Brewing 355 Lansdowne St. 10% off in-house pints and jugs of Red Collar beer RIH Thrift Seller 146 Victoria St. 10% off* Ruby Room 265 Victoria St. 10% off* Sakred Skin & Studio 320 Victoria St. No tax Tala Clothing 234 Victoria St. 25% off storewide Vape Sense 103-125 4th Ave Free bottle of select juice with purchase *See in-store for exact stipulations.
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■“Colours ■ of Spring” by Marj Briggs for the month of April at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Marj, using both the intentional design for stained glass and the high quality and precision technique of fusing, artfully welcomes Spring. Open 10am to 5pm Tues. to Fri., 10am to 4pm Sat. Handicap accessible, free parking. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Free Health Seminar “I do everything right. Why am I still not feeling well?” on April 6 from 5 to 6:30pm at Centennial Building, 153 Seymour St. FMI or to register call Cathy Lidster, GCFP, ACNRT at 250-819-9041. ■■ Fun Laughter Friends adult social group events: April 5 – Meet and Greet, April 12- Ladies Only Morning. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on April 16 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by BC Barn Catz. For tickets call Francoise 778-220-8010, Norma 250-2997221 or Zonia 250-372-0091. FMI call 250-571-5111. ■■ Kidney Concerns Peer Support Group initial meeting on April 16 at 2pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Everyone welcome, whether just learning of issues, predialysis, dialysis, kidney transplant donor or recipient. FMI call Edna 250-3766361, Mel (after5pm) 250-3768357 or Linda 250-579-2274. ■■ An Evening with Jonathon Byrd and Corin Raymond on April 18 at 7pm at St. Andrews on the square, 159 Seymour St. Tickets available at Erwin’s Fine Baking, 369 St. Paul St. ■■ Can-Ital ladies Spring Fashion Show on April 20 at the Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne St. Doors at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Tickets available at Viva Bridal, Jardine’s Domaine, Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear and Genesis. ■■ The Get It Together with Technology Workshop on April 22 from 1:30 to 4pm at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Presented by the Canadian Council of the Blind BC Yukon Division. Workshop facilitators are Albert Ruel and Betty Nobel. Everyone welcome, free admission. ■■ Annual Artisan Spring Sale, Tea and Sweets on April 30 from 10am to 3pm at Heritage House,
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Go for green - The Central Station Pub on St. Patrick’s Day was one of the places to be! Bill Cavanaugh put on his best green duds for the day and celebrated the luck of the Irish!
100 Lorne st. Presented by The Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club. Items for sale will include paintings, pottery, rugs, scarves etc. ■■ Volunteer Kamloops AGM on May 3 at 5pm at Kamloops Immigrant services, 448 Tranquille Rd. Light snacks provided. FMI call 250-372-8313. ■■ Kamloops Power Choir meets Wednesdays at the Old Courthouse, 7 W Seymour St. from 7 to 8pm. Fee at the door covers music direction, photo copies and venue rental. Everyone welcome. FMI email kamloopspowerchoir@gmail.com. ■■ Drop In and Dance every Fri. (until June 30) at Dance Discovery, 224 Victoria St. Dance lesson at 7:15pm and practice your dancing at 8:15pm. FMI visit dancediscovery.ca. ■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. No experience necessary and supplies provided. FMI call 250-377-2400. ■■ Open Mic Night last Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free. ■■ The Kamloops Family History Society meetings on 4th Thurs. of each month (Sept to May, except Dec) from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. If you are interested in genealogy, come join us, all are welcome. FMI call Catherine at 250-579-9108.
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Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) The future is calling with a delicious overture promising rewards you never dreamed of. Could this be the beginning you’ve been hoping for? Personal freedoms triumph over responsibilities of love. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) When you’re stuck at square one, it’s difficult to imagine taking that special relationship to the next level. Love asks you to be brave and try anyways. Your friends are here to help. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Dramas in love unfold faster than you can keep up. Reset your affections and plan to carry on solo. Push your career and don’t look back. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) The spotlight shifts to your career but don’t sit back holding your breath hoping you’ll be noticed. Put your best foot forward and create the work environment you’ve been longing for. Love attracts someone more spiritual than you imagined. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Lovers cause fits that try to shut down your creative expressions. You’ll second guess a romantic decision. Financial rewards indicate you chose correctly after all. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Home calls with a mess that has to be cleaned up. It’s not something you’ll be able to resolve in one swoop but you should begin chipping away at the problem while you can. Love shines brightly. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’ve become a model of efficiency putting your daily affairs and health back in order, it’s now time to focus on love and partnerships. As a natural communicator, you’ll ask background questions and drop verbal hints. Loving hearts bridge impossible gaps. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Time to feel the pinch. You’ve been good at watching your pocketbook but some events are out of your control. Love rings the phone off of the hook but you have a future to plan. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You have energy to burn and your emotional batteries should be fully charged and ready to get back out there. The spotlight has shifted to your role with children and your naturally playful nature. When eyes lock, tell a joke and see where it leads. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Fortune and luck both favour pursuits at a distance. Working vacations are the key. Your advice carries more weight than you realize. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Money continues to be strong but the spotlight has shifted to running around, local business and education. Don’t let your skills get stuck in traffic. Your intelligence is attracting. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) One smile in the mirror is all it takes to fill yourself with a loving attitude. Forget the world and carry on at your own pace. Financial rewards are on the way. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
Did you know? The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.
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