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Voters pledge to be heard Canadians will go to the polls on Monday, October 19 to elect a gov- a proud Canadian, it is my responsibility to vote and help create the ernment that represents our values. By voting we have the opportunity government we deserve.” to join people across Canada to elect the candidate and political party Right now you might not be sure how to vote or if you even want to we think will best lead our country. In the last federal election in 2011 vote, considering the current political climate. Most of us have wonmore than 9.4 million eligible voters didn’t cast a ballot, which meant dered at some point if our vote even matters, it does. We are all faced the difference between a minority and majority government. with the crucial questions of what political leader, vision and party The age group with the lowest voter turnout was youth, ages 18 to should lead Canada and represent us all in the House of Commons. 24 years. Nearly two out of every For young voters or first time votthree young people did not vote at ers it is important to know what ridall. Politics affect all of us and the ing you will be voting in. In order government chosen will make decito cast a ballot, you need to be on sions that will affect student loans the voter’s list. Visit elections.ca to and debt, job opportunities, taxes check, update or complete your regand more. It’s time for change and it istration online. This is especially starts with all of us, so we need our important if your address is a post young voters to be heard as well. office box or rural route. You can If we want a government that will also register in person on elections serve as advocate for issues imporday, but it’s much easier to do it in tant to Canadians such as clean advance. Even when you’re on the water, fair trade, sustainable enervoter’s list, you still need to prove gy, public health care and a thriving who you are and where you live so democracy, then we need an honest when you go to the polling station representation of all demographics. make sure you bring two pieces of How do we educate and empower identification with you. people to act for social justice in Prior to election day on October their communities and hold our 19, a voter information card will governments and corporations be sent in the mail with informaaccountable when we are missing tion on where and when you can such a large portion of our demovote or you can find your polling cratic voice at the polls? station online at elections.ca. If for Danika Anderson will be voting some reason you can’t be near your for the first time this federal elecdesignated station and know ahead tion. “Politics never really interestof time, you can vote at advance ed me,” says Danika, a 19-year-old polls, at any Elections Canada South Kamloops Secondary School office or by mail. There will be graduate. “I just didn’t think my Federal candidates in the Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo riding are four advance voting days, beginvote made any difference with big (clockwise from top) Bill Sundhu, New Democratic Party; Cathy ning October 9. The advance polls business and corporations calling all McLeod, Conservative Party; Steve Powrie, Liberal Party; and Matt will be open from noon to 8:00 pm, the shots. I think if I want to protect Greenwood, Green Party. check elections.ca for details. my future interests and call myself - continued on page 2
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Zak the police dog saves the day The victim of a vehicle break in recently is very impressed with police dog Zak after he located a briefcase containing a large sum of cash that was stolen from the vehicle. The whole incident took place directly behind the Kamloops RCMP detachment at approximately 6:00 am on Friday, September 18. An officer was in the parking lot starting his shift when he was flagged down by someone stating their truck had been broken into. The officer attended to the vehicle where it was determined a briefcase and jacket were missing. The owner was frantic, as the briefcase contained a large sum of cash that was destined to pay suppliers for his business. The vehicle had been parked behind the 500 block of St. Paul Street and the owner was alerted by his alarm going off while he was working in a nearby building. The responding officer had the police dog called and within a short time, Zak’s nose led him to the briefcase, which was stashed in some shrubs in front of 546 St. Paul Street. Police are continuing their investigation into this matter and are asking anyone with information to please call Kamloops RCMP or call Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.
Kamloops Kammute For the Overlanders Bridge Rehabilitation Project, with the return to school and fall schedules traffic volumes on and around the bridge have increased substantially. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes if possible and to be patient and courteous with fellow motorists and workers on the bridge. Crews continue to work on the east side of the bridge and all southbound passenger vehicles traveling downtown continue to detour through a temporary bypass off the southwest ramp. This bypass remains in effect until the completion of the project. All southbound heavy trucks must detour through Mission Flats intersection or travel up Summit Drive. Traffic control signage and personnel are in place. View the detour map and photo at http://www.kamloops. ca/kammute/pdfs/TemporaryRampToDowntown-17.pdf. The webcam feed at the south end of the bridge may be down intermittently due to electrical work taking place in the area. Motorists are reminded to slow down through the construction zone.
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Musical treasures and talks As their contribution to the annual Canada-wide celebration of Culture Days, the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops and the City of Kamloops present an informal evening of music and conversation at St. Andrew’s on the Square located at 159 Seymour Street, on Sunday, September 27 starting at 6:30 pm. Admission is free for this performance and features six talented musicians. They are Cvetozar Vutev, violin; Annette Dominik, violin and viola; Martin Krátky, cello; Curtis Howell, piano and; Dimiter Terziev,
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The Kamloops Chamber of the chamber’s videos were influ- lic on important issues facing Commerce released videos of their ential in their voting decisions. our businesses in Kamloops. interviews with all four candidates The public is encouraged to In order to make an informed for the 2015 federal election. visit www.kamloopschamber.ca vote, we encourage everyone to Over the past three months, the and watch the video interviews to understand the issues and know chamber’s board of directors help them determine with which which candidate aligns with your met with the business commu- candidate or party they align. views.” He added, “Thanks to nity to identify key issues facSteve Earl, president of the the Kamloops and District Real ing their businesses. From the Board of Directors states, “The Estate Association for partnering meetings and conversations, a chamber is committed to inform- with us on this initiative.” committee synthesized the data ing our members and the pubreceived into six questions for the federal election candidates. In the September 17 edition of the Downtown Echo, During the last municipal elecwe published a photo of The Cat Hospital on page tion, the chamber undertook a 3, but forgot to mention their location and contact similar program with Mayoral and Councilor candidates and information. You can find it at 1338 Battle Street or received positive feedback from give them a call at 236-425-1111. Kamloops citizens, stating that
piano who will play selections by Bach, Hayden, Schubert and others. A pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm will be followed by an hourlong concert and conclude with discussion and light refreshments. Please join the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops for an evening of musical discovery and delight at St. Andrew’s and celebrate Culture Days with classics and cookies.
Your right to vote - continued from front Many new employees are not aware that by law, voters are entitled to three consecutive hours away from work to vote so if you’re working on elections day, your employer might have to give you time off. The most common way to vote is to go to your polling station during the designated hours on election day. The Council of Canadians encourages every eligible voter to participate in this important election. Challenge your family, coworkers and peers to take the Voter’s Pledge online at www.canadians.org/election or text “vote” to 123411. You are the voice that can make a difference this election and implement positive changes that affect us all as Canadians. Trina Budai
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impact that residential school has had on First Nations language, Laura says, “I want this play to help shift from a viewpoint of victimization to one of hope and resilience. There are those who persevere everyday in the face of apathy and disengagement to ensure that the Secwepemc language is protected and nurtured for future generations. “The verbatim nature of this piece allows us to see a contemporary snapshot of both the joys and challenges facing language reclamation efforts today. With this script there is a hope to inspire a call to action to those who will join the effort to see the Secwepemc language thriving and strong.” As WCT’s Culture Days event, this public reading is free and takes place on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 pm at the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne Street.
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(L-R) Alexis Gosselin, Jolene Glover, Nikki Fredrikson and Meghan Blaklely from the TRU WolfPack cheer squad were at the Scotiabank and BCSPCA’s Paws for a Cause recently on September 13 at Pioneer Park. By lacing up for the Kamloops walk, participants helped raise funds to provide countless animals with shelter, medical Photo credit: Larry Read treatment, forever homes and rescue from animal cruelty.
Harvesting Kamloops’ potential On Tuesday, September 15, Council adopted the City’s Food and Urban Agriculture Plan (FUAP). The culmination of an intensive 18-month research and consultation process, the FUAP provides the municipality with policy recommendations on urban agriculture and all aspects of the local food system. Urban hens, community gardens, edible landscaping, backyard food sharing, composting, gleaning, community kitchens, educational workshops, skill building and more can be found here. The plan adopts a food systems approach, which looks at food not just in terms of something we eat but as part of a bigger, continuous cycle, involving land, food production, processing and preparing, distribution, retail and access, cooking and eating, celebrat-
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD)’s library system is hosting a free, informative talk and workshop, called 5 Simple Steps to the Birth You’ve Always Wanted, at the downtown Kamloops Library on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 pm. The event will be presented by Drs. Lisa and Robert Conroy from Inspire Chiropractic and Wellness Studio, who will share empowering strategies that can help optimize fetal positioning, decrease pain throughout pregnancy, shorten labour times, increase chances for your best birth possible and improve recovery times. The event is free, but space is limited, so please contact the library at 250372-5145 to reserve a spot.
ing food, food waste and resource management and threading through all of these areas; education, governance, and capacity building. Input was gathered at packed stakeholder forums, public open houses attended by hundreds of people, community association meetings in neighbourhoods, on social media platforms, through a survey completed by 647 local participants and in meetings and discussions with nearly two-dozen local organizations and a range of community and government agencies. An 18 member advisory committee met 12 times and provided guidance, support and a critical lens throughout the process. The Food and Urban Agriculture Plan can be viewed at www.kamloops.ca/foodsecurity.
KGHM-Ajax Public Consultation Period The City of Kamloops will be hosting a town hall meeting to facilitate feedback from the public regarding the submission from KGHM International Inc. (KGHM) to the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BC EAO). This public consultation will take place at the Coast Hotel Conference Centre from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday, September 28. This meeting will begin with City staff providing Council and the public with a list of questions that the City’s consultant will be asked
to investigate during its review of KGHM’s application. The remainder of the meeting will be an opportunity for Council and its consultant to hear concerns from the public so that they can determine how and where to focus their work. Members of the public who wish to speak will be allocated three minutes to put forward their suggested questions. A series of meetings and workshops will follow this initial open house. The meetings will provide an opportunity for the public and Council to
have a greater understanding of the preliminary findings of the City’s consultant’s review. Nearing the end of the review period, Council will formulate and provide a formal official response to the BC EAO. Those who are unable to attend the town hall meeting are invited to submit a 500 word letter via the City’s website at www.kamloops.ca/ajax between September 29 and October 2. This City-led initiative does not replace the process being run by the BC Environmental Assessment Office.
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Inspiring movement for wellness; Let’s Move! Let’s Move Studio located at 831 Victoria Street offers a refreshing and inspired way to work out, improve self-esteem, find more happiness and achieve your personal wellness goals. With group yoga, dance and fitness classes for everyone between the ages of three to 93 for beginner to advanced levels, you will find a class that suits your style and fitness level with motivational, engaging instructors that inspire the love of dance. For over 18 years, Kamloops’ top teachers have been bringing quality instruction with high levels of training and experience in each of their fields. Professional and friendly, their fun, fresh and dynamic approach to wellness has fostered a positive, energetic atmosphere that makes you want to move. Owner, Shalen Curle has created a studio that radiates living life well. Her students describe her as fun and upbeat, with a big smile and spunky attitude. Shay is certified in Zumba levels 1 and 2, Bokwa Fitness level 1, Zumba Gold, Zumba toning and is an active ZIN and Bokwafit member and holds a BBA. Her energetic flare has inspired a great new drop-in program for children ages three to 13 at Let’s Move Studio, along with a number of dance and yoga classes aimed at getting kids active and helping them find what style of movement ignites their passion for dance.
Every week from Monday to Friday until November 27, Let’s Move Studio presents Kids Yoga, Dance and Fitness with a variety of different classes and a new program that allows your child the option to try any or all of the different classes in an unlimited capacity for three months. Mon-
feel relaxed, fun-filled, and the kids will have a chance to learn some funky fresh steps as they get down and boogie to the beat. Learn to lock, slide, step and groove. Movez is a new and unique program to the Kamloops community. This exciting program will establish a revolutionary way to develop physical
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literacy at any age. This class uses a variety of movements that encourage teamwork, leadership, health and wellbeing. Activities inspired by gymnastics, agility drills, social activities, yoga inspired movement and games are the heart of Movez. Ballet for beginners features modern Ballet and explores the fundamental movements. Dancers learn basic terminology while incorporating modern music, choreography and free dance. Each class will begin with a warm up and end with a cool down and finally, the Jazz for beginners class has music from pop music to show tunes and a mix of free movement and classic Jazz moves to inspire. With various fitness equipment including yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, blocks, eye pillows, resistance bands and so much more, 1,100 feet of main studio space and a state of the art surround sound system, Let’s Move Studio will have the whole family dancing their way to optimum health and happiness. To register please email letsmoveinfo@gmail.com or call 250-372-9642. Trina Budai
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The problem with speaking English Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Conclusion: Eat and drink
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Why are you dirty? “Glen, why do you always get so dirty?” asked the teacher. “Well, I’m a lot closer to the ground than you are,” he replied.
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Kamloops RCMP has announced that one of their own was appointed into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces on Friday, September 18 in Ottawa. Retiring Staff Sergeant Michael Savage was at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa to receive his appointment. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000 and is one of the most prestigious distinctions an employee of a police agency can receive because it recognizes the leadership, exceptional service and commitment to Canada that they have demonstrated throughout their career. Staff Sergeant Savage has performed at this outstanding level of service for
Nobody checked the oil Krystian Shaw spent an afternoon with friends and supporters while celebrating the second anniversary of his Self-Advocate Newsletter at Desert Gardens on Wednesday, September 16. Well done, Krystian!
A lot of folks can’t understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in Canada. Well, there’s a very simple answer, nobody bothered to check the oil. We just didn’t know we were getting low. The reason for this is purely geographical.
over 34 years with the RCMP. He has recently announced his retirement at Kamloops detachment, where he will be greatly missed by his colleagues. His dedication and tenacity has been evident throughout his career and he has received various acknowledgements since 1981 for his investigations, leadership, community partnerships, volunteer firefighting, and work with emergency operations. His first years of service were in Saskatchewan before he transferred to British Columbia in 1991. Staff Sergeant Savage will enjoy his retirement in the North Thompson with his wife Terry and spend a lot more time with his grandchildren. Our oil is located in: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, coastal New Brunswick and coastal Newfoundland. Our dipsticks are located in Ottawa. Any questions? No? Didn’t think so.
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Out of the mouths of babes
Greg, the three year old, put his shoes on by himself. His father, Barry, noticed that the left shoe was on the right foot and vice-versa. He sat Greg down on a chair and said quietly, “Greg, your shoes are on the wrong feet.” He looked up at his father with a quizzical expression and replied, “Don’t mess me about, Dad, I know they’re my feet.”
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Once upon a time, long, long ago there were two unique lions in the jungles of Africa. Both, it seemed, had human-like qualities that made them claim territory, daring the other to cross over the line. Strange as it was, the boundary between their turf was a well traveled trail through the jungle. All day every day, both lions lay in the brush staring across the trail at their compatriot, daring him to cross into their territory. The local natives knew of this animal feud, but all this was unbeknownst to African Jack, a well-known and most publicized guide who did not know the story and was unfamiliar with the territory. While he was leading a safari through the jungle, walking allday and cutting vines with their machetes, all this constant hacking brush had them worn to a frazzle. After seeing two or three of his safari drop from exhaustion, African Jack decided to stop on the trail between these two lions and camp for the night.
After setting up camp, eating and getting his safari settled, African Jack sat on a stump and began reading. While he was busily engaged in the printed page, the two lions, simultaneously, pounced on African Jack and ate him on the spot. When the six o’clock news heard of the tragedy, they reported, “African Jack killed this evening. The motive is unclear, but it is reported he was reading between the lions.”
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The frog prince Once upon a time, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog in a pond. The frog said to the princess, “I was once a handsome prince until an evil witch put a spell on me. One kiss from you and I will turn back into a prince, and then we can marry, move into the castle with my mom, and you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children and forever be happy doing so.” That night, while the princess dined on frog legs, she laughed to herself and thought, “I don’t think so!”
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Biologists have recently produced immortal frogs by removing their vocal cords. They can’t croak.
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Have you been drinking? A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over the policeman says, “Sir, I couldn’t help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been drinking?” The man gets really indignant and says, “Officer, I couldn’t help but notice your eyes are glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?” mwahaha!
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Blazers promotional schedule The Kamloops Blazers have released their promotional schedule for the first half of the WHL season. The Kamloops Blazers Zimmer Autogroup Home Opener kicks off the promotional schedule as the hockey club hosts the defending WHL Champion Kelowna Rockets on Saturday, September 26. The home opener will feature a Party on the Plaza from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with lots of family friendly activities. Kids’ Nights are back this season on October 10, 30 and
November 20 in the first half of the home schedule. With the purchase of an adult or senior ticket to a Kids’ Night game, you will receive a free child ticket for that game. Other promotional nights in the first half include the Safeway Breast Cancer game on Friday, October 23, Food Bank Night on December 4 and Teddy Bear Night on December 5. A new promotion that will run all season is Winning Wednesdays. If you attend a Kamloops Blazers home game on a Wednesday and
the Blazers win, each ticket for that game can be redeemed for a free ticket of the same value to the next Wednesday home game. The Blazers have also introduced a new five-game feature ticket pack that will include: Safeway Breast Cancer Night on October 23 versus Calgary Hitmen; Teddy Bear Night on December 5 versus Medicine Hat Tigers; Hockey Day in Canada on February 6 versus Edmonton Oil Kings ; TBA March 4 versus Kelowna Rockets ; Fan Appreciation Night on March 18 versus Prince George Cougars.
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GOALKEEPER DEVELOPMENT Open to Boys & Girls U9 to U18 18 x 1.25-hr sessions starting Oct. 19 U9 & U10 ~ Mondays from 5:00pm to 6:15pm U11 to U18 ~ Mondays 6:15pm to 7:30pm Location: Kamloops Soccer Dome Registration Fee: $185 per player 5-A-SIDE LEAGUE Open to Boys & Girls U9 to U18 14 x 1.25-hr sessions starting October 13/14/15 Start times: Either 5:15pm or 6:30pm (schedule confirmed prior to Thanksgiving) U13/U14 & U15/U18 ~ Tuesdays U9/U10 ~ Wednesdays U11/12 ~ Thursdays Location: Kamloops Soccer Dome Registration Fee: $150 per player STRIKER SCHOOL (Select Players Only) Open to Boys & Girls U11 to U14 18 x 1.25-hr sessions starting October 19 Mondays from 6:15pm to 7:30pm Location: Kamloops Soccer Dome Registration Fee: $185 per player
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The Fundraiser Ticket Program is back and tickets for the program will go on sale October 1. Tickets to the CHL Canada versus Russia series will go on sale on Friday, September 25 at 10:00 am. The hockey club has also introduced the ‘Never Waste a Ticket Program’ for season ticket holders. Instead of the traditional Rain Check Nights, season ticket holders can now redeem unused tickets for tickets to 30 of the 36 regular season home games. The only exceptions to this promotion are the five feature games and the CHL Canada vs. Russia series game. Finally, the Kamloops Blazers Dairy Queen birthday packs are back this hockey season as well for your favourite Blazers fan’s birthday. For more information and your 2015 to 2016 Blazers season tickets, contact Missy Cederholm by phone at 778-471-8068 or by email at mcederholm@ blazerhockey.com.
Women in trades Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is inviting women to open the door to a trades career. A free information session for Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) will be held on Tuesday, September 29 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the TRU Trades and Technology Building, Room 230. Heather Hamilton, manager of Industry and Contract Training at TRU says women can learn all about getting started in trades and find out all they need to know about the challenges, job satisfaction and good pay offered in a skilled trades career. Everyone is welcome to find out about the programs TRU offers and what the in-demand trades are. There will be information on program funding and supports, such as bursaries, grants and student loans, how to get in to the program, including all prerequisite requirements; talk with industry representatives; take a tour of the TRU Trades and Technology building and speak with current and successful women in trades. For more information please contact Heather Hamilton by email at hhamilton@tru.ca.
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On Friday, September 18 in the presence of more than 70 members of the law community and other invited guests, including Minister of Justice and Attorney General of BC, Hon. Suzanne Anton, a ribbon cutting marked the official opening of Centrepoint Kamloops, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the flagship alternative dispute resolution centres in the province. “Congratulations must be extended to our contractor A and T Developments and our sub trades for getting the facility ready on time and on budget, along with our team at National Hospitality Group (NHG) who had the vision for this facility and made it all happen,” says Bryan Pilbeam, vice president of the group. “Now that we’re officially open, we are ready to offer an exceptional service and facility to not only the legal community for mediations, arbitrations and witness discoveries, but also to the business community with our serviced offices which are perfect for meetings, or to host job interviews.” Prior to Centrepoint getting its start, an extensive research project was launched engaging arbitrators, mediators, court reporters and lawyers to see if such a centre would be needed and subsequently utilized. Additionally, through discussion with the Faculty of Law at Thompson Rivers University, the vision of Centrepoint was fine-tuned and built, to the pleasure of Peter Armstrong, partner with the NHG. “Centrepoint is an incredible
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■■ “Urban Gypsy” by Alanna Westerman from Sept. 1 to 30 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Creating new from old, combining eras from past to present. Open 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Handicap accessible, free parking. ■■ Family Caregiver Series on Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20 and 27 from 7 to 9pm at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, Suite 405 – 235 1st Ave. Free workshop on understanding dementia, communication and behaviour as well as information on self-care for the caregiver. Pre-registration required. FMI or to register contact Tara Hildebrand at 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@alzheimerbc.org. ■■ Pro-D Day Camp on Sept. 25 from 9am to 4pm at the BC Wildlife Park. For kids ages six to ten. Education Program including an animal encounter, games, crafts, two snack provided, playground, miniature train and visit animal exhibits. FMI and registration call 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259 or email bookings@bczoo.org. ■■ Culture Days on Sept. 25, 26 and 27 with over 25 free Culture Days activities in Kamloops. Visit culturedays.ca to find activities around town. ■■ Garage Sale on Sept. 26 from 9am to 2pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral Hall, 360 Nicola St. Tools, kitchen, books, kids stuff and much more! A fundraiser for St. Paul’s Cathedral. FMI call 250-374-2316. ■■ “Blood and Hunger” Book Launch Party by local author Stephanie Marks on Sept. 26 at 1pm at Chapters Book Store. Book signings and giveaways. ■■ Hope for Health: Lyme Disease Fundraiser for Rory and Sheri on Sept 26 from 5 to 9pm at On the Rocks Pub. Ticket includes dinner of your choice. Silent Auction will take place as well. 19+ event. Businesses wanting to do-
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nate Silent Auction items or FMI or tickets contact 250-299-7533. ■■ Ben Kunder on Sept. 26 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI call 250-828-7998. ■■ “Classics and Cookies” on Sept. 27 at 6:30pm at St. Andrew’s on the Square. Free Culture Days concert presented by the Chamber Musicians of Kamloops. Meet the musicians, enjoy music and light refreshments. FMI contact R. Suddaby at 250-374-6378. ■■ 2015 AGM for Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society and Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Housing Society on Sept. 30 at 4pm at The Elizabeth Court Amenity Room, 130 St Paul St. Everyone Welcome. ■■ The Yoga Rave on Oct 2 at 6:30pm at The Rex, 417 Seymour St. Presented by BC Living Arts. Tickets available on Eventbrite.ca. FMI visit www.bclivingarts.ca. ■■ Breastfeeding Challenge on Oct. 3 at St Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Registration at 10:30, latch-on at 11am. A worldwide event to have the most number of babies/children breastfeeding in one place at the same time. FMI contact 250-851-7362 or visit Facebook: Breastfeeding Matters in Kamloops. ■■ Taoist Tai Chi Class on Oct. 6 from 2 to 4pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. FMI contact 250-374-8125 or Kamloops@taoist.org. ■■ “A Nightmare on Victoria Street” Burlesque on Oct. 8 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open at 8pm for this 19+ show. VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment or online at www.kamtix.com. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook.com/kamloopsburlesque.
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■■ Recent Tragic Events Dinner Theatre presented by Laughing Stock Theatre on Oct. 8 to 10 at Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Dinner from 6:45 to 7:45pm and curtain at 8pm. This is a dark comedy for mature audiences 18A. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne St, or by calling 250-374-5483. FMI visit www. thelaughingstock.ca. ■■ Can-Ital Ladies Fall Dinner and Fashion Show on Oct. 28 at 7pm at the Colombo Lodge, 184 Lorne St. Fashions by 406 Sportswear, Look Boutique, Viva Bridal, Jardine’s Domaine and Genesis. Tickets available by calling Tina at 250372-7655 or 250-372-2933. ■■ Open Mic Night every Thurs. from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free. ■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the
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