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Chatting up the food in our city

Who doesn’t love food? For most of us, food is what makes our world go around! I could go on and on about the food that I love; the fresh pasta from Fratelli’s, that delightful quinoa chocolate cake from The Art We Are, the cheese and potatoes from Oops Café, my morning mocha from Caffe Motivo… Kamloops has some great places to drink, dine and enjoy and I know at least one other person who enjoys eating out as much as I, well probably more. Okay, it would be a small exaggeration to say I actually know this person, more like I have read what they have had to say about some of my favourite local eateries, and some that I have not actually had the pleasure or time to explore. The first genuine Kamloops food blogger has been chatting up food in the city for the last couple years and if you also appreciate food, it is something you will want to have a look at. Born out of a move to Kamloops a few years ago, the blog is humourous and awesome. It even took us to fictional Storybrooke this week to try out Granny’s Diner. “I started ‘Love of Eating’ in 2009 and published the first post in January 2010,” our anonymous patron explains. “When I

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tion regarding the food scene out here, and I came up empty. I couldn’t find anyone chatting about food in this area at that time. Even the customer reviews on food and travel sites were terribly out of date. So I thought, I mind as well start documenting my little journey of discovery as a newbie to the interior.” Curious if the local foodie has visited your favourite restaurant and what they thought of the fare? You will have to check them out at www.lvoe.ca and read for yourself. It is also a great place to learn about your city. Even as a fairly knowledgeable resident, I had no idea that Art Knapp had a bistro inside it until reading about it in the ‘Love of Eating’! “I do not blog about every restaurant I eat at,” she continues. “That doesn’t mean that I won’t eventually get around to the ones I’ve left out, but sometimes there is just not enough time in my day to write multiple posts. For example, today I visited two different places. I will choose the experience that I think has the most interesting story to tell. The other one, I’m sure I’ll visit again sometime down the road, and perhaps it will have its own story then.” Long story, short… there is no – continued on page 2 229 Victoria Street 250-372-3565 449 Tranquille Road 250-376-0058 Royal Inland Hospital (Front Entrance) FoRmERly Cowboy CoFFEE

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Kamloops a semi-finalist in Live Right Now Challenge! CBC announced Kamloops as a semi-finalist in the Live Right Now cross Canada challenge. Kamloops came in number one in all of BC with the most points awarded based on the participation from its Facebook members. As a semi-finalist we have been asked to do one more challenge: create an event that proves we are the Live Right Now Capital of Canada! The timing couldn’t

be better with the upcoming 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay. The TCC Ambassadors will be hosting an interactive booth at the Rick Hansen festivities taking place at the Tournament Capital Centre on Thursday, March 29 promoting the Live Right Now challenge. They will have healthy activities to participate in and Live Right Now prizes to give away. Residents are encouraged

to stop by the Live Right Now booth as well share their photos and videos of the festivities on Facebook and/or Twitter. The winning community will be announced on Friday, April 13 and will be rewarded with a natural playground valued at more than $100,000! The Canadian Wildlife Federation has teamed up with Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds and Parks Canada to

custom design and build a natural playground that will reflect the natural heritage of the nearest national park. Kamloops is one step closer to becoming the Live Right Now Capital of Canada and with the support of its residents Kamloops will be able to acquire another park for the community! Visit www.cbc.ca/liverightnow for more information.

Kamloops receives impressive global ranking again

For the second time in one week, Kamloops received high ratings in a national scorecard of communities across the country. On March 22, KPMG announced that Kamloops was chosen as the top British Columbian community for overall competitiveness to do business. Twenty-six business factors were compared against 110 cities in 14 countries around the world. Key elements considered in the ranking include cost of labor, taxes, real estate and utilities. Other non-cost competitive comparisons include availability of education and skilled labor, infrastructure, regulatory environment, cost of living, and personal quality of life. Other British Columbian cities on the list include Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria. Earlier last week, Kamloops was ranked 44th of out of 190 Canadian cities as the Best City to Live by MoneySense Magazine. The city

shot up the list 66 places from its 106th rating in 2011. Only Saanich and Victoria ranked higher than Kamloops in 2012. Mayor Peter Milobar is pleased with Kamloops’ position on both national rankings. “Kamloops is being recognized as the place to do business, not only in B.C., but across the country. This is something we need to be bold about,” states Mayor Milobar. Milobar further comments, “When you combine business competitiveness with one of the best cities to live in Canada, you’ve got a community that is positioned to grow and prosper. That’s something we all have a stake in and can be proud of.” Venture Kamloops is not surprised with the results. Kamloops has worked hard to develop a community that is not only attractive for business investment, but provides and excellent place to live and raise a family. “It is now

our time to shine.” says Venture Kamloops executive director Dan Sulz. “The combined results of the KPMG Competitive Alternatives study and the recent ranking in MoneySense Magazine top Canadian cities is proof that Kamloops is the place to start a business, expand and grow your business and will provide excellent marketing material for the City,” comments Sulz. This is excellent news with perfect timing as Sulz heads out to participate in immigration fairs with the Provincial Nominee immigration program (BC Government) to attract businesses and people to live, work and play in Kamloops. In 2011, Kamloops won the B.C.’s Most Small Business Friendly Award and was ranked the top community for investment in the B.C. Interior by the Real Estate Investment Network. Kamloops was also recognized as the fastest growing small business community in B.C. by Small Business B.C. and as a top ten city of the future in the Americas by Foreign Direct Investment Magazine.

Blog for Foodies

Active awareness The group, ‘Towards an Ajax-free Healthy Local’, met at Kamloops Public Library on Thursday, March 23 to participate in an action regarding the proposed Ajax Mine project. Public input time was extended and the group plans to stay active with locals, hoping to bring awareness and pressure for further environmental review. Their action included a visual parade of music, animal costumes, art, medicine walking sticks and feathers.

– continued from page 1 shortage of interesting stuff on the internet. Even here in Kamloops, outside the foodie reach of Vancouver we have our very own food writer! Like all really terrific blogs, it is written out of love, not greed. No one knows how many people are reading it and no one cares! “I know there are several wonderful people whom I appreciate so much that take the time to comment every now and again. But other than that, I’m not sure [how many people are reading it]. I am not a Twitter-er, or a Facebook-er. Twitter and Facebook are instrumental in terms of getting information out there, and Love of Eating does not participate in either, NOBODY knows I write a blog. I’ve never revealed to tell any of my friends, family, colleagues or acquaintances that I pen a blog. I never talk about blogging or the blog to anyone either. It’s a bit like Fight Club that way.” Log onto the blogosphere and check out the witty and hilarious ‘Love of Eating’ blog. It is packed full of fun and food! www.lvoe.ca. Tanya Orozco, freelance

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Spring has sprung!

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Is Spring finally here? The beautiful front window of Bloom Florist at 351 Victoria Street would suggest so with it’s colourful spring flowers on display!

Lace up for Downtown Artwalk From April 23 to May 21, downtown Kamloops is going to start looking a little more artistic. Watch for the Downtown Artwalk map and the ‘big red foot’ displayed at downtown businesses, and discover amazing local artists and their works of art installed in shopfront windows! The Downtown Artwalk partners local businesses with artists, providing a unique self-guided experience to customers, visitors and the general public. This is a wonderful opportunity for artists to market and promote themselves in a highly visible venue, and for businesses to increase traffic and show their support for the arts.

Put yourself (or your business) on the map, literally! Application deadline for artists and retailers is March 31. For more details and to apply, visit www.kamloopsarts.ca. The Downtown Artwalk is in celebration of BC Arts and Culture Week, April 22 to 28. This year’s event benefits Options and Opportunities, an adult day program for people with disabilities. The Kamloops Arts Council’s Downtown Artwalk is sponsored by ArtsBC, BC Arts Council, City of Kamloops, KCBIA, Instinct Adornment, Downtown Echo and Karateristics.

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Our roving crackerjack Echo reporter caught this daring window washer on the former BMO building on the corner of 2nd and Victoria Street on March 23. This brave soul couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to be scrubbing windows!

Concerns about hydraulic fracturing

Dear Editor, The controversial practice of fracking (hydraulic fracturing) is facing mounting opposition all across Canada. Fracking is a contentious method of extracting unconventional natural gas, primarily from shale. The technique involves the injection of sand, millions of litres of water, and thousands of litres of unidentified chemicals underground at very high pressure in order to create fractures in rock formations to extract the trapped gas. In the US, groundwater contamination has been documented in several areas (Pavillion, Wyoming; northeastern Pennsylvania; upstate New York). There have also been occasions of earthquakes near fracking sites (Oklahoma, Ohio). Fracking wastewater at numerous sites in the US is too radioactive for water treatment plants to cope with safely. In Canada, there is currently no federal legislation on fracking. Oil and gas wells are exempt from the National Pollutant Release Inventory; companies do not have to provide details of the chemicals they use. So municipalities cannot obtain a list of possible contaminants in order

to test to ensure that the chemicals are not present in drinking water. Environment Canada reviewed chemicals used in the process in Quebec and the US and found that approximately half did not meet the Chemicals Management Plan criteria for further investigation. An Environics Research poll commissioned by the Council of Canadians found that 62 percent of Canadians (67 percent of British Columbians) support a moratorium on fracking for natural gas until all the federal environmental reviews are complete. Council of Canadians members

have been at the forefront of local campaigns to stop this dangerous industry and protect their local water sources from toxic chemical and methane contamination. The Council has launched the Fracker Tracker, a web-map that will help track fracking threats across the country. People can sign the petition to stop fracking at www.canadians.org/ fracking. Meetings of the Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians are held at 5:30 the second Wednesday of every month at the Smorgasbord Deli on 7th Ave. A. Grube

United Way gets community investments

United Way Board of Directors and Community Representatives met with 27 local agencies seeking funding for 2012. $800,000 was granted to organizations working together to meet United Way Outcomes in the areas of Moving people from poverty to possibility, All that kids can be and Healthy people, strong communities.

Calling all artisans and entertainers!

The Heritage Society is taking applications for the Artisan Square happening every Saturday in July and August, and including September 1 at Gaglardi Square. This is a fun-filled, enjoyable event showcasing local artisans and entertainers. If you would like to showcase your talent and to find more information, call St. Andrews On The Square at 250-377-4232.

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Can you copy this? Some businesses just get it right. When you can find the right formula, then perfect it over time, the result is a prosperous, 30 year, downtown success story. Kamloops Office Systems has firmly planted itself in our city. Operating out of the downtown, they have strong ties with businesses that make up the core as well as the rest of the city. Their presence in known not only because of the sheer amount of business they do, but also by the way they give back to the community. They sponsor many teams such Kamloops Blazers, minor hockey and golf tournaments. They also try to keep community minded in their business approach. They are not just about copiers and stationary. Kamloops Office Systems is a hand selected, team of professionally trained

sales and service technicians. Even their sales reps are technically trained to better serve their clients needs. When asked what really sets them apart from the competition, the incredibly friendly staff all replied with the same enthusiastic answer, “Customer service”. “We treat each and every business individually. We cater to the person, not just the business “ says sales rep Robin Sandeman-Allen. Robin wasn’t the only employee passionate about their job. The rest of the staff all shared Robin’s enthusiasm. They clearly are a happy staff who believe in their product. For more information on Kamloops Office Systems, please call 250-372-0955 or visit them on line at www. Kamloops office systems.com. Cristina Ostapovitch, freelance

April is Daffodil Month

If you want to make a difference in the fight against cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society needs you! Daffodil Pin and Cut Flower Volunteers and Door to Door Canvassers are needed this April to help the Society raise funds for the best in cancer research, prevention and support programs. Kamloops resident and Canadian Cancer Society Unit president, Gina Dillon, gets excited about giving her time and skills, “Two to three hours of your time might seem small, but it really does make a big difference. You feel so good!” Gina, a mother of two young children, says she volunteers for the Canadian Cancer Society because the donations are directed towards every cancer. “It doesn’t matter what kind of cancer you have, you’re still suffering and it shouldn’t be that way. Our door to door canvassers are out in the community not just to accept donations, but to let their neighbours know what services the Society has to support them on their cancer journey.” Volunteers are the heart of the Canadian Cancer Society. If you have a few hours to spare this April and want to make a difference in the fight against cancer, please sign up today. For more information, please contact Gina Dillon at 250-574-4250 or ginadillon3@yahoo.ca.

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Make a difference…volunteer!

Thinking of making a difference? Volunteers are needed for the position of restorative justice facilitator. Volunteers must attend a three day facilitator training course, observe, co-facilitate, and facilitate five conferences to obtain a certificate. A facilitator’s role is to act as a neutral party and to ensure a safe environment for all involved. Must be a team player. For more information call Cst. LeahMany Skotnicki at 250-828-3064 or email: leahskotnicki@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.models The Canadian Red Cross is requiring a disaster management and sizesvolunteer to provide social services, support and recoveryavailable assistance. Responsibilities also include putting response plans into operation, respond to client queries, complete client assessments and administrative follow up, as well as participating in preparedness activities and training. Contact the Community Planning and Response Coordinator, Derek Mahoney or call 1-250-469-3721 or alternatively 1-250-491-8443 Ext. 206. For these and many other volunteer opportunities, check out the website at www.volunteerkamloops.org.

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Author G.E.M. Munro will be at Chapters on Sunday, April 1 at 12:30pm. Step into a secret world, closed to outsiders through stories, videos and photos taking you deeply into the lives of some heroic women and men from the dark slums of a virtually unknown mega-city. Munro is best-selling author of ‘South Asian Adventures with the Active Poor’. Gem and his family, British Columbians themselves, now spend much time living in some of the over 3,000 slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh when they’re not working in Canada to raise funds for their charity, Amarok Society (www.AmarokSociety.org) which brings education to extremely poor children not through building schools, but by teaching their mothers to become neighbour-

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Grant strengthens Interior Community Services programming A grant from the Valley First Community Endowment is allowing Interior Community Services (ICS) to expand its programming and deliver greater food and nutrition resources and education in the Thompson, Nicola and Cariboo regions. The $6,500 received from the Valley First endowment, which is housed with the First West Foundation, has been used to fund equipment start-up kits and train-the-trainer workshops at independent community kitchens. Rather than providing food parcels, the ICS is providing something even more valuable – food and nutrition education, skills and awareness. “Hunger and food security issues are all too real in our communities,” says Valley First Kamloops branch manager Donna Erickson. “Valley First’s endowment grant will provide the kind of education and assistance that will last much longer than simply giving a person a hot meal. Healthy individuals and families are the backbone of strong, sustainable communities.” Through the community kitchens program, ICS works to address issues of food affordability,

availability and healthy preparation. By providing accessible nutrition-related knowledge, ICS can help reduce the reliance on other community resources. “The Valley First endowment grant has given us a real boost,” says ICS community development manager Karen Rosenke. “We can now further expand our community kitchens program and teach even more people how to eat healthy and within their means. This expansion simply wouldn’t have been possible F 1.4 March 29 2012.indd 1 without the Valley First Endowment grant.” In 2011, throughout the Okanagan, Similkameen and Thompson communities, the First West Foundation supported charities and initiatives helping children, families, and youth at risk of hunger, by donating more than $40,000 to seven organizations from the Valley First Community Endowment. The Valley First Community Endowment was created in 2010 with an initial $1 million donation from Valley First as a lasting legacy of community support. Each year, First West Credit Union donates a portion of its profits to grow the Endowment.

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Help Heritage Society at home based business show Home Based Business Show hosted by the Heritage Society on Mar 31 from 10am to 3pm at St. Andrews on the Square. It is a fundraiser for the new stained glass windows. Admission is by donation. FMI call 250-377-4232.

n Downtown Artwalk from Apr. 23 to May 31. Deadline for artist entry is Mar. 31. FMI on artist application, email: info@kamloopsarts.ca or go to www.kamloopsarts.ca n Lace, Variations on a Theme, at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. Shiela Dunn, glass artist and Jan Seedhouse, weaver, explore lace in two different mediums. Opening April 3 from 2 to 4 pm, artists in attendance, refreshments served. Open Tues to Fri, 10 to 5, Sat, 10 to 4. No HST, free parking, handicap accessible. n Feature artist Grant Leier, with his collection of wild and funky art at the Hampton Gallery, 167 Fourth Ave. until Mar. 31. FMI 250-374-2400. n Ladies Auxiliary General Meeting on April 2 at 1pm at the Legion Hall, 425 Lansdowne St. FMI contact Joan at 250-579-9220. n The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. 250-8287998. Counter Culprits April 4 at 8pm n Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament from April 4 to 8 needs volunteers for scorekeepers, timekeepers, 50/50 table attendants and rink managers at the venues, Sports Center, Interior Savings Center and Brock Arena. FMI 250-318-3238. n TRU Actors Workshop presents “Directors Festival”, repertory shorts, student directed, April 5-7 and 12-14. FMI call 250-828-5020. n Easter Eggs-citement with Uncle Chris the Clown at the BC Wildlife Park on April 6, 7, 8, 9. FMI contact 250-573-3242 ext.226 or ext.259 or visit the website at www.bczoo.org. n Filmtastic Film showing of Cafe De Flore, April 12 at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. FMI 250-372-7434. n Distinguished Alumni Awards with Ian Hanomansing on April 13 at 6pm at TRU Grand Hall. FMI or to register call 250-8285264. n A Cheesy Affair on April 15 at 3:30pm at

Vaughn Butland’s exhibit From Life: The Figure in Watercolour will be on display from March 29 to April 28 at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. West. Opening night: March 30, 7pm to 9pm. Vaughn is a well-known Kamloops artist who has been painting full-time since 1984. His career has included teaching drawing and painting, publishing reproductions of his work and exhibiting in many one-man shows. His work is collected by both private and corporate interests in Canada and the U.S.

the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St. FMI visit www.bclivingarts.ca n 45th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale on April 21 to 24 from 12 to 5pm, opening night April 20 from 6 to 9pm in Ashcroft at Saint Alban’s Anglican Church Hall, 503 Brink Street. n Call For Artists! Downtown Spring Arts Festival on May 10 to 12 needs painters, chalk artists, mini muralists and window painters in the 100 to 300 blocks of Victoria St. FMI contact the KCBIA at info@kcbia.com or call 250-372-3242. n No BC Smart Meters information meetings held every Saturday from 1 to 3pm at Desert Gardens, 554 Seymour St. FMI email nobcsmartmeters@gmail.com.

n Kamloops Garden Club meets at 7pm on the fourth Wed. of every month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI call Jeanne at 250573-3160. n Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month (Sept to May) from 7-9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI 250-579-2078. n Zumba Big Bash every Sat. at Cactus Jacks, 130-5th Ave. from 7-8pm. Jan. special: bring a friend and get in free! FMI or tickets contact Shay at 250-852-0564 or shalen@ shiftenterprises.ca n Soul to Soul sharing and meditation Tuesdays at 7pm from Apr. 3 to May 15 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. FMI contact 250-314-2028 or www.cslkamloops.org.

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