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Tourism Kamloops sees record-breaking June In early May, Tourism Kamloops launched its Boldy Unscripted branding campaign, and the move seems to have paid dividends as Kamloops set a new record for tourists in June, however fears persist over the effect local wildfires and smoky skies had on tourism during July and August.

June 2017 saw a 26 per cent increase over June of 2016, representing the single highest reporting in Tourism Kamloops’ history, while year-to-date indicators by the end of June recorded a 2 per cent increase over last year, as reported by Tourism Kamloops.

Kamloops has long been a hub for tourists, with world-class skiing, mountain biking, and hiking right on the city’s doorstep, in addition to a number of other local draws. Among Canada’s top 100 cities by population, Kamloops ranks in the top three for hottest summer, number of sunny days, and days without precipitation annually, making the outdoor activities in the region all the more attractive for tourists. The large number of tournaments the city hosts annually also provide a bump to the number of tourists who visit.

Early 2017 forecasts had predicted another strong year for tourism across the province, however tourism in Kamloops was slow to pick up following a longer than usual winter, short spring, and a lack of big events in the city during the first half of the year.

However, with the launch of Boldy

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Unscripted and the 360 Kamera Krew campaign, which challenged locals and visitors alike to spontaneously take part in some of Kamloops’ unique tourism activities, including skydiving and wine trail tours, seems to have captured the attention of markets in BC, Alberta, and Pacific Northwest states. The campaign was a bold idea, and it seems to have paid off.

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The 16th Annual Turtle River Race goes this Saturday Photo: vwturtlerace.com

It’s turtle time!

Back for an incredible 16th year, the annual Turtle River Race is ready to hit the waves of the Thompson River Saturday, Sept. 16.

Sponsored by Volkswagen of Kamloops, the Turtle River Race is a local favorite, seeing hundreds of tiny plastic turtles race past Riverside Park for a chance to win thousands in prizes, while also supporting Western Canada Theatre Youth Programs.

If you’d like to enter the race, the first thing you have to do is buy your turtle tickets. Tickets can be purchased at multiple locations around Kamloops, including SaveOn Foods, Surplus Herby’s and the Kamloops Live! Box Office. The price to enter is $10 for one turtle and $25 for a value pack of three.

You’ll also have to choose which of the two turtle races on

Sept. 16 you want to compete in. The winning prize pack for the first race, which will be held at 1 pm, is worth some $5300 and includes two plane tickets from WestJet, huge gift certificates, and more, while second place finishers will receive a prize package valued at $1837.21, and third place gets $745 in prizes.

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the messaging and focus on our unscripted experience to create the desire to visit.”

The numbers are not yet available for June and August, and they are difficult to predict. Kamloops experienced hot, smoky weather through most of the summer, which may have kept some visitors away, however a large number

The Lions Quest Committee of School District 73 is extending an invitation to local individuals, organizations, or groups to attend the World Café style public forum on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Henry Grube Centre from 10 am to 4 pm.

The purpose of this forum is to collaborate with any and all groups who are directly involved with children or youth. With rising drug-related deaths recently in our community, the forum will aim to focus on working together to help young people make sounds, healthy life choices in relation to drugs and alcohol, including how to avoid peer pressure, violence, and crime.

This forum is an opportunity to be proactive, not reactive.

If you are interested in attending the forum, you must reserve your place by Sept. 11 by emailing sanjoytru@hotmail.com or calling Sandra at 250-299-8154. Free lunch and refreshments will be provided.

some $5,600, including a $3,600 prize from Rocky Mountaineer, and a number of gift certificates. Like the first race, the second race runnerup will receive $1,837.21 in prizes and third $745.

Race day at the park is a free, family-friendly event and all ages are welcome, while the nearby Kamloops Art Council’s Children’s Art Festival will provide plenty of activi-

ties and entertainment as well.

Whether you’ve got a few turtles floating down the water or are just interested in cheering on the competitors as they make their way from the railway bridge to the Riverside Park pier, make sure to head down on Saturday, Sept.

16 to take in all the action.

of evacuees and their families spent a large amount of time in the city. Combined with a number of large events, such as Hot Nite in the City and Ribfest, bringing people into the region, the tourism numbers for July and August become even harder to anticipate.

DeSantis however noted that the strong June num-

bers were reassuring and offered “positive returns to a vital industry in Kamloops.”

Provincially, Statistics Canada reported a 5.3 per cent increase in June over the same month of 2016, resulting in some 35,000 more visitors to BC. The total year-to-date international entries to BC were up 4.1 per cent.

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Startup Canada Awards recognize entrepreneurs BC entrepreneurs will be honoured at the Startup Canada Awards on Friday, Sept. 15, during one of a series of events taking place across Canada to celebrate outstanding achievement and innovation. Finalists from across BC will be arriving in Kamloops to attend the BC Regional Startup Canada Awards, the first time the event has been held outside of Vancouver.

“We are excited to welcome some of BC’s most innovative entrepreneurs and organizations to Kamloops,” said Kamloops Innovation Executive Director Lincoln Smith in a press release. “The Startup Canada Awards are an opportunity for us to showcase Kamloops as a destination for entrepreneurship and innovation.”

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Kamloops Innovation is a nonprofit that offers programs that guide, coach, and mentor early stage ventures. Startup Canada is the leading national social enterprise that fosters a community for startup and small business success across the country.

The Kamloops community has been invited to take part in the celebration of this year’s finalists and winners at the Rex Hall, 417 Seymour St. Tickets are free, but required in advance for entry to this 19+ event.

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Saying Farewell to the Summer CAP Team It is hard to believe studies in Psychology, Police & Justice Studthat the CAP Team has strolled the streets of ies, Geography, Business, Downtown Kamloops and Adventure Studies! since 2004! As an iniNevertheless, our Wintiative of the Kamloops ter team will be available from 8:00am-4:00pm, Central Business Improvement Association; Monday-Saturday the ambassador program starting September 1st. was originally a sumPlease contact us if you mer employment ophave any questions or portunity for university comments about busistudents. However, this ness hours, events, diverse program has street issues, and more!

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TNRD Library launches new program guide This fall the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Library System will be sharing its program information in a new way by launching the TNRD Library Program & Activities Guide.

The new guide will include schedules and information for all the programs happening in both Kamloops libraries from September through December. This includes all programs for all ages, from children to teens and adults, as well as all classes, book clubs, and special events.

People interested in checking out what the library has to offer will be able to download the guide from the library’s website at tnrdlib.ca, while a physical copy can also be picked up at either library location.

Some of the highlights of this upcoming program include the second annual Yule Ball, a Harry Potter holiday celebration for teens, and a new book club for sci-fi/fantasy lovers.

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13. Patrons can register by phone, on the library website, or at an TNRD library location.

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EDITORIAL PROFILE

Accessibility for all

East meets west

I’m not one to get too involved in politics in this space, but I was surprised to see the other day that the issue of accessibility has been raised during the campaign for the upcoming City of Kamloops by-election on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Most people think that accessibility in Kamloops isn’t such a major issue, after all it’s a pretty easy city to navigate, right? For the majority of residents, that’s true, however for the number of Kamloopsians with mobility issues, accessibility is more than just being able to cross the street safely. It’s about quality of life, being independent, and mitigating the negative impact of a disability. Simply put, people with physical challenges shouldn’t have to face more (metaphorical and literal) obstacles than anyone else.

Luckily, in Kamloops the task of making the city more accessible isn’t so monumental. Yes, there are places in the city that need some work, for example areas near parks that aren’t wheelchair accessible or streets near schools that lack a proper (and safe) sidewalk for chil-

dren. Some businesses around town have to do their part as well, as even a small step can be a barrier as large as a mountain. Overall though, getting things up to snuff around here shouldn’t be such a large task, and cheers to the candidates who care enough about this issue to put it in their platform.

At this point you’re probably thinking, “Okay Ken, enough with the preamble, how does this relate to what you experienced in Turkey?” I’m glad you asked! One of the (many) things I was struck by shortly after arriving in Turkey was how few people I saw with apparent physical disabilities.

Based on various census statistics, there should be about 150,000 people in Istanbul alone (and given the state of the Turkish health care system, that’s a generously low estimate) with apparent physical disabilities. And yet, I didn’t see any of them.

Astute readers already know the answer why: Accessibility. The crumbly cobblestone streets of Istanbul and the businesses and residences packed on top of each other in an ever expanding yet somehow continually decaying urban environment make it all but impossible for people with mobility issues to do something as simple as go to their local corner store to get some bread for breakfast.

Consequently, many are shut in, forced to live a life in the back bedroom of the family home, rarely venturing further than the balcony to catch a bit of sun. What kind of quality of life is that?

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A man walks down a crumbly cobblestone street in the Turkish village of Sirince, in the Aegean province of Izmir. Photo by Ken Hill.

So the next time you see someone slowly and carefully making their way across a crosswalk, don’t cynically think about how they’re inconveniencing your day by making you wait for a few extra seconds. Instead, think about how we’re lucky to live in a city that works to enable people to get

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The City has contracted with Extreme Excavating Ltd. to construct the first phase of the Peterson Creek Multi-Use Pathway, which will connect Summit Drive to downtown.

This three-metre wide, 1.7km long paved multi-use pathway will provide walkers and cyclists with a safe and direct link between Sahali and the City Centre.

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Jeffery Daniels, Ashley Hiibner, and Avery Reid (red shirts, centre) from the Rivertown Players pose for a cheque presentation photo with Dave Maurer, Ryan Krisko, and Ray Warner of RBc. Photo: KAc.

Rivertown Players wrap up summer season The calendar has �lipped over to September, which in addition to signaling the end of summer also signals an end for another season by the Rivertown Players.

Each July and August, the Kamloops Arts Council’s (KAC) Rivertown Players present accessible, family-friendly, free performances throughout the city. The troupe performs �ive days a week during the summer with interactive shows, songs, and stories that delight both the young and the young-at-heart.

This year the Rivertown Players were supported for the �irst time by the RBC Emerging Artists Program for the Theatre Mentorship aspect of the program, which helps artists bridge the gap from emerging to established performers and supports organizations that provide the best opportunity to advance

their career trajectory.

“Thanks to RBC, the Rivertown Players had a chance to study under the mentorship of professionals from [the] Project X Theatre company, including Melissa Thomas, Randi Edmundson, Dusan Magdolen and Andrew Cooper,” said KAC Executive Director Kathy Sinclair in a press release.

“They also had opportunities to network with other theatre professionals in our community and beyond. This helps make a crucial link for these young theatre students, from turning a summer job into a career as a professional artist,” she added.

If you missed the Rivertown Players live in person this year, make sure to check out their series “Rivertown Stars” on ShawTV or online at the ShawTV Kamloops Youtube Channel.

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A look inside the soundstage at Mastermind Studios Photo: Mastermind Studios Facebook

Mastermind Studios eyes new Kamloops sound stage British Columbia’s motion picture production industry is a multi-billion-dollar-a-year business, largely due to a lower dollar and tax incentives that bring productions north of the border, however most of those productions tend to be in the Lower Mainland, leaving Kamloops lagging behind.

While Kamloops has had its fair share of productions, it pales to the robust productions that choose Vancouver. “Kamloops and the region have definitely benefitted from productions filming here and there are opportunities to increase the number of filming days and productions if we increase our local experienced crew and talent pool, and provide motion picture infrastructure,” said TNRD Film Commissioner Victoria Weller in a press release.

Peter Cameron-Inglis, CEO of Mastermind Studios, is looking to jumpstart that process by building an expanded video production studio sound stage right here in Kamloops. “Industry growth doesn’t just happen on its own and we can’t expect that government organizations are just going to grow a new industry in the region for us,” said Cameron-Inglis in a press release.

“It takes a lot of vision and investment as well as everyone in

the region to be committed and working together in order to attract new industry and growth.”

Mastermind Studios had previously attempted to set up a new film facility back in 2014 but their building permit application to expand its studios at 954 Laval Crescent was denied.

However, a new application was recently approved, permitting the company to renovate additional new space for a sound stage, a smaller insert set typically desired by commercials and television productions.

The renovations are expected to be completed by October.

In addition to the new sound stage space, Mastermind Studios will also offer production offices, equipment and crew to support larger sound stages, production companies and gaming studios with their Vancouver overflow.

“This is going to be a winwin for everyone in Kamloops,” said Cameron-Inglis. “It will create employment for actors, crew, and workers that support the industry, from trades such as carpentry and electrics all the way down to production assistants and local business owners… The film industry is going to get busy in Kamloops, and Mastermind Studios intends to be the epicentre of its growth.”

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■■ The Kamloops Adult Learners Society has a number of courses on offer this fall. Visit their office at 262 Lorne St. or check out www.kals.ca for more information about courses available and how to register.

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■■ The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association is hosting its appreciation dinner and awards night Saturday Sept. 23 at 6:00 pm at St. Ann’s Academy to honor its dedicated volunteers.

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■■ At Desert Gardens on Monday, Sept. 18 there will be an all candidates senior forum, where candidates in the upcoming municipal election will meet with attendees. Stop by from 12-1:30 pm to get involved.

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DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) A boost of ‘me first’ ego energy fills your body with the emotional gas to make that move you’ve been thinking of. You’re shining and your heart will long to be high-viz. Dress your best and step out with confidence. You have more support than you realize.

DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re a smart sign with more intellectual resources than you give yourself credit for. Distant shore may look like the answer at the beginning of the week but you’ll soon realize that you’ve always had everything you need close to home. After Wednesday the crowd will call for an encore.

Knotweed is a tall, bamboo-like plant that is one of the worst invasive species and is on the top ten list for eradication in BC.

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Money has been tight all year but that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your boots. You’ll just have to be a touch more creative and openly expressive than you’re used to. Take a chance and let the team shine.

Not only is it invasive, it erodes soil, affects fish habitats, and damages property (e.g. can push through concrete).

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It’s been a tough year but faith and perseverance have lead you to a brighter day. The spotlight is finally shining on all things Sagittarius and everywhere you go people are noticing your new smile and optimistic bounce in your step.

DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Partners once again take centre stage in your romantic drama. Take some time to show the ones you love how important they really are to both your inspirations and intentions.

Stones are thrown from distant shores.

There are currently four knotweed species in BC and one is in Kamloops - Japanese Knotweed.

If you suspect you have knotweed on your property, report it immediately: www.reportaweedbc.ca or call 250-828-3888.

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DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You may be love partner number one these days but your heart is all about your habits and day to day expressions. It’s time to talk to that smiling face across the way and see what can be done to merge your worlds.

DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) A creative urge highlights a romantic week of frolic and childlike inhibitions. Get out and have some fun. Partners are beginning to kick up a fuss but there’s no need to join the drama.

DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A chatty mood takes over and you suddenly find your tongue moving faster than your feet. Don’t delay with the action or take an ill-timed break. You’re busy and you have to keep going.

There’s slingshot energy in the air but you have to keep pressing to benefit.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) A financial decision weighs heavily on the mind. A new beginning is unfolding beautifully but all of the pieces just won’t come together. Everything is there to finally tie your dream together but it all seems just out of your reach. Stretch your imagination and make it happen.

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) If partners are unavailable or suddenly poop on the party then take some time for yourself and indulge in your own company for a bit. Peeps from the neighbourhood drop in unexpectedly but you’re always prepared for a random visit. Love is waiting at the coffee shop.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) It’s a reflective, reclusive, and nostalgic week. The past is on your mind and where your mind wanders, your feet are going to follow. Old haunts, people, and situations will pop up and say hello. As always, let your dreams guide your answers.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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