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STUART WOOD FACES ITS FUTURE TONIGHT The walls of the Henry Grube Education Centre will reverberate tonight with the echoes of discussion over the future of Stuart Wood elementary.

The school in downtown Kamloops is in a city-owned heritage building and, while the structure itself is a thing of beauty, the KamloopsThompson school district has cited many failings as a school.

These include having no access for wheelchairs and a gymnasium much smaller than gyms in other elementary schools.

As a result, the school district has plans to close the school in 2016 and transfer students to the Beattie School of the Arts elemenarty campus up Columbia Street, at McGill Road.

Beattie kids would then move to the John Peterson building next to South Kamloops secondary, creating a K-12 arts school.

Not everyone is on board with the plan, as you will read on pages A12 and A13, which feature stories about and photos of Stuart Wood.

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Health issue cited; no byelection to be held

NANCY BEPPLE

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The message on the blackboard in the back-in-time classroom on the top floor of Stuart Wood elementary seems to referring to the pending decision on the future of the downtown elementary school. Stories and photos on the Stuart Wood issue can be found on pages A12 an A13. Dave Eagles/KTW

Kamloops city council will be a member short for the remainder of its term.

Mayor Peter Milobar said Coun. Nancy Bepple has resigned her seat on council.

Milobar said Bepple has been dealing with health issues since the beginning of the year, which took her away from her council duties. While she had considered medical leave, she opted to resign her seat.

KTW has left several messages with Bepple, but calls were not returned.

Bepple previously missed a string of meetings in January. This week would have been her fifth absence since the start of the year.

“She will definitely be missed,” Milobar said.

“She had a love of the city and she certainly had the courage of her convictions — of that there’s no doubt. If there’s something, she went for it, even if other people didn’t like it. If she wanted to do it, she held her line in the sand and that’s something very valuable in any level of politics.”

With less than eight months until a new council is elected, councillors voted not to hold a byelection to replace her.

Bepple was first elected to council in 2008 and had recently announced her intention to seek reelection in the fall.

She has also served on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) committees, including the northern remote forum, increasing women’s participation in municipal government and environmental issues and sustainable development.

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By Andrea Klassen

Milobar suggested the city aim for a rate of $55, which would happen if andrea@kamloopsthisweek.com Kamloops succeeds in its desire to An average homeowner in the city of annex New Gold’s New Afton Mine and doesn’t increase the share of city taxes it Kamloops is looking at shelling out an is asking heavy industry to pay. extra $60 to the city this year in propDonovan Cavers was the lone counerty taxes and sewage charges. cillor to oppose the mill-rate freeze for The average homeowner in the city has a property with an assessed value of the year, arguing the rate paid by industries should be based on their impact on $341,000. the community.

At a special budget meeting on “The Domtar operation is very close Tuesday, March 25, council pared down to the downtown and it creates a nuiits list of supplemental requests for sance smell for a lot of people — and the year to arrive at a two per cent tax some people think it’s a health risk, increase, or $35. whether or not that’s founded,” he said.

Councillors also agreed to a small Pat Wallace has heard too many tax shift for heavy industrial ratepayers, rumours about Domtar’s plans in the such as Domtar, that will increase the community to feel comamount of money homefortable giving the comowners pay per $1,000 of pany too many breaks. assessed value by three MORE ON BUDGET A4 “I would like to see a cents. That’s about $10 for commitment that they’re the average homeowner. not going to blow out of here in two Homeowners are also faced with a years, which is the rumour,” she said. five per cent increase, about $14 for the At its April 8 meeting, council plans average homeowner, in sewer fees this to give formal notice to the province year. Water and garbage rates were frothat it is moving ahead with a bid to zen for 2014. annex the New Gold property west of The industrial-tax shift freezes the Kamloops. mill rate for heavy industry at 2013 The city must consult with a number levels, just under $79 per $1,000 of of groups, including the Tk’emlups assessed value. It will save those indusIndian Band, landowners in the area, trial ratepayers $250,000 this year. including Domtar, the Thompson-Nicola However, it’s a far cry from what Domtar, Lafarge, Arclin and Tolko have Regional District and the province’s Integrated Land Management Bureau. lobbied for during the past few years.

Last fall, representatives from heavy The city will also have to put the industry told council they want to see decision through the alternative-approvtheir mill rate at $40, the provincial al process, which gives residents the average, by 2015. opportunity to oppose a plan by gatherMayor Peter Milobar said that’s not ing a certain amount of signatures. “a realistic target,” but freezing the mill If the drive is successful, as it was rate for the year sends a signal the city when residents opposed plans for a is listening, “without being to punitive parkade next to Riverside Park, the city to every other rate class.” must send the issue to a referendum or Instead of trying to get to $40, kill the proposal.

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Budget 2014: Only two of 27 spending items shelved by city council Stories by Andrea Klassen

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The usual language about sticking to the essentials and cutting the rest came out during Kamloops city council’s final round of budget debates on Tuesday, March 25.

However, in nearly every case, councillors found themselves approving requests for community projects, staffing positions and departmental equipment.

Only two of the 27 supplemental items up for discussion were

bounced from the budget.

Councillors opted not to fund a second mentalhealth team consisting of an RCMP officer and mental-health nurse at a cost of $130,000. The city already has one pair, known as Car 40, but the Interior Health Authority funds the nursing position.

In this case, it would have been the city picking up the bill for both.

Arjun Singh said he doesn’t think the city should start funding health care.

“I don’t know if that’s a good precedent to set with the province,” he said.

A study for an artificial skating rink ($20,000 this year, but likely $1 million to build) also got the chop.

“In our climate, I think it’s going to be romantic, picturesque and expensive,” said Ken Christian.

Tina Lange said the rink is a good project, but comes at the wrong time.

“The community is looking at possibly building a performingarts centre at some point, balancing out the culture against recreation,” she said.

“As much as I would like to see an artificial

skating rink happening, I just don’t see that today is the day.”

That left plenty of big-ticket items to approve, among them a water park in Westsyde Centennial Park ($370,000), an expanded pedestrian shoulder on Todd Road ($725,000), preliminary studies for a new performing-arts centre ($260,000), a family washroom in Riverside Park ($120,000) and a $250,000 contribution to a habitat for the B.C. Wildlife Park’s Kermode bear.

Most of the projects don’t have an impact on

this year’s tax increase of two per cent, or $35 for the average home.

Of the nearly $2.7 million in spending approved, only $500,000 must come from property taxes this year.

The majority of the money will come from federal Community Works money and gambling funds.

Two projects, the Westsyde water park and $75,000 in upgrades to make the McArthur Island Sports and Event Centre Olympic rink

Marg Spina, who, along with Donovan Cavers and Lange, voted against the fee increase, said she’s concerned that raising the fee will mean fewer people will licence their dogs.

More transit service on way

Kamloops will get another 6,000 hours of regular and up to 2,500 more hours of HandyDART bus service in 2015, after council agreed to take a service expansion from BC Transit.

The move doesn’t cost the city anything this year, though it will add $132,000 to the transit budget in 2015 and $420,000 in 2016.

BC Transit needed an early answer on the city’s transit plans because it requires lead time to order four new buses — three regular and one handyDART. While Cavers said the expansion is required if the city is to meet its transit goals for 2020, Nelly Dever said she’s concerned the city can’t keep up with its

expanding transit costs.

“I don’t think anyone’s going to debate that we don’t need more hours. There’s a gap in the system.

Everyone understands that,” she said.

But, Dever added, she wants to see the city start talks with Thompson Rivers University, major local employers and others about how Kamloops can pay for further increases.

“When we look at the figures from 2009 to today, revenue recovery has increased by 14.5 per cent, but total city cost has increased by 99 per cent and it’s only going to get worse,” she said.

Ken Christian agreed the city does need to look at increasing transit fares at some point, but most councillors weren’t interested in pulling together a major workshop this close to the November elections.

Instead, council agreed to discuss transit costs and fares when it holds its last morning workshop of the term in May.

said the funds have been sitting largely untouched since the late 1990s, but the city was reminded of them when the band began showing interest in using their portion of the amount.

Other items to get the nod this year include: $90,000 for portable bleachers, $7,500 in improvements for the council meetingrecording system and $74,060 for a new RCMP officer to work on domestic-violence files, beginning on July 1.

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It’s a ruff year for owners of Kamloops dogs Owning a dog just became a slightly more expensive proposition in Kamloops.

City council has agreed to raise the cost of dog licences by $5, with the money going to cover improvements to dog parks.

The city is planning $35,000 in upgrades this year to improve lighting and signage and and add more toys and benches to the parks.

Parks, recreation and cultural-services director Byron McCorkell said the plan is to dedicate the increased licensing revenue to improving and adding dog parks around the city in the next five years.

But, Tina Lange argued the city should be hiking dog fees to pay for the city’s animal-control costs.

Lange said taxpayers “subsidize” dog owners in the city, since their taxes cover the cost of bylaws officers, the city pound and other animal-related costs.

“We need to start figuring out how to cover the cost of having dogs in this community,” she said.

accessible for sledgehockey players, are getting funding from an unusual source — the sewer-agreement money the city gets through its deal with the T’kemlups Indian Band to provide sewer service to Sun Rivers and the reserve.

Homeowners in that area pay $200 a year into the fund, with twothirds of the money going to the city and one-third to the band.

The money is intended to be used for community projects.

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Meet the school district’s new leader

By Dale Bass

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The Kamloops-Thompson board of education didn’t have to go far to find a new superintendent.

Karl deBruijn, who has been an assistant superintendent with School District 73 for 11 years, will take over the job when Terry Sullivan steps down at the end of July.

In making the announcement, the board of education praised deBruijn for his wealth of knowledge, experience and insight and said it looks forward to his leadership and direction.

Board chairwoman Denise Harper said a national search was suspended earlier this year when it became apparent those who might make the shortlist were not interested in moving to Kamloops.

She said the main reasons for the reluctance were the salary cap that has kept the superintendent’s wage at the same level for several years and the potential disruption of the education system as the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the government continue to bargain

Assistant superintendent Karl deBruijn will succeed Terry Sullivan as superintendent of the KamloopsThompson school district.

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a new contract.

In 2011, Sullivan’s salary was reported to be $160,600.

Harper said other districts in B.C. have experienced the same staffing issue at the administrative level, with some bringing back retired superintendents to fill the gaps.

“It’s hard to attract people to

a place where there is possible job action and we just hope the teachers are able to negotiate a contract without having to take action,” Harper said.

She praised Sullivan for his vision and the stability he brought to the school district and said the board views deBruijn as the obvious successor because, as the “senior-most administrator we have, he has a wide knowledge of the district.”

DeBruijn has worked with the district for 37 years, starting as an elementary-school teacher, later becoming a principal and eventually taking on various administrative roles.

Harper said deBruijn is “invested in the community,” having served on various boards, including the Kamloops YMCAYWCA and the board of governors at Thompson Rivers University.

He was also “integral in the development of McQueen Lake,” Harper said, the district’s environmental-education centre north of Kamloops.

“We’re excited Karl said yes and we’re working forward to continuing to work with him,” Harper said.

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Highest court mulls local decision B.C. Court of Appeal sat in Kamloops this week

By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER

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A lawyer acting for the provincial government warned drinking drivers will be able to slip through roadblocks if a recent decision is not overturned by the B.C. Court of Appeal.

Three B.C. Court of Appeal justices sat in Kamloops on Tuesday, March 25, a rare event, to hear an appeal of a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that may imperil the future of the province’s drinking-anddriving laws.

In that case, Lee Michael Wilson of Kamloops was handed a driving ban after being stopped by police in Coombs on Vancouver Island in September.

The ban was later overturned in Kamloops by B.C. Supreme Court justice Dev Dley.

Wilson twice blew a “warn” on an approved roadside-screening device, but Dley found there “is no

presumption that a driver’s ability to drive is affected by alcohol solely on the basis of a ‘warn’ reading.”

Wording in the act requires a “warn” or “fail” reading along with signs of impairment.

Blowing a ‘warn’ on a roadside-screening device indicates a blood-alcohol level between 0.05 and 0.08 (which means there is between .05 and .08 grams of alcohol per decilitre of blood).

Crown lawyer Robert Mullett argued that, despite wording in the act requiring signs of impairment, the roadside devices are the only measure needed to implement a driving ban and other consequences under B.C.’s immediate-roadside prohibition program.

The program replaced the need to for a breathalyzer and criminal charges, instead opting for administrative penalties.

Defence lawyers Jeremy Jensen and Micah Rankin argued the act calls for police to detect signs of

impairment in order for the roadside prohibition to be put in place.

“The government’s approach would make police officers have to robotically issue prohibitions even where the officer believed the results of ASD were not accurate,” Jensen told KTW. But, Mullett argued, “unless a driver runs into a ditch or hits an officer [at a police roadblock], there’s no indication of ability to drive . . . Constables stopping every car that goes by have no facilities to judge ability to drive.”

Several justices questioned why the act includes wording regarding signs of impairment if those signs are not required for police to issue a driving prohibition.

“Why is there any language at all regarding a police officer’s perception of ability to drive?” presiding Justice Mary Saunders asked.

Also on the bench were justices Risa Levine and David Harris.

The three appeal court judges will render a decision at a later date.

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He is expected to face theft charges.

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Those sittings outside Vancouver have been rare in recent years, something about to change.

“We hope to put in place a program where the default position is cases on appeal here are heard here,” Justice Mary Saunders told lawyers at the beginning of the court session

on Tuesday, March 25.

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Government’s ferry cuts hurting aboriginal-tourism industry

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O MUCH FOR THE apology to the aboriginal people of B.C. — this week, it’s more of a who-cares attitude from the provincial government, courtesy of Todd Stone.

I wonder if the minister of transportation would have the same cavalier attitude toward changes to B.C. Ferry routes if the Tourism Industry Association of B.C. was expressing its concerns at Stone’s statement that the province’s ferries exist for British Columbians?

The Aboriginal Tourism Association of B.C. (ATABC) exists to promote its version of tourism in the province and it is fair to say that interpretation goes a long way in defining B.C. and bringing people to the province.

They come to canoe up the Burrard Inlet with the folks who run Takaya Tours on Vancouver’s North Shore.

They come to see the grizzlies — the ones not being culled by Stone’s government — and whales on Vancouver Island.

They come to see the bears at TsaKwa-Luten at Cape Mudge on Quadra Island.

They come to go to Haida Gwaii.

They come to experience B.C. But, when they bring their suitcases and kids and cameras and swimsuits to go to these places, they do so knowing the government that promotes B.C. as a tourist attraction really doesn’t see much priority in making sure they can get to these sites.

Or, as Stone — who also represents that tourist draw known as the Tournament Capital of

DALE BASS Street LEVEL Canada — put it, “We’re committed to our ferry plan, including the service reduction. We’re moving forward with the changes we’ve proposed.”

Among the changes is cancelling the summer ferry service between Port Hardy and Bella Coola, which pretty much kills the plans the Nuxalk First Nation at Bella Coola had been developing and promoting to bring people to experience its part of the heritage of B.C. For those who have never been there — and that would be a lot of tourists we want to come to our province — this area dates back more than 10,000 years and is a land where you can see petroglyphs archeologists have estimated are just as old.

It’s the place where you can see totems. You can go on an adventure on the water or in the forests.

You can wander through Tweedsmuir Park Lodge and experience a part of the Great Bear Rainforest.

It’s ironic one of the tourism packages offered by B.C. Ferries is an eight-day trip up the Discovery

Coast, where people can “experience the majestic splendour of the Central Coast and northern Vancouver Island in one unforgettable self-guided circle tour. Immerse yourself in the wild, enchanting beauty of the B.C. coast.”

That same promotional material notes the top things you can do on this trip are try salmon and trout fishing, take a tour of the Alnarko and Bella Coola rivers, discover First Nations heritage, culture and artifacts and try kayaking or canoeing.

Keith Henry, head of the ATABC, said the simple reality of the government’s decision is the aboriginal-tourism industry will suffer and there is no incentive to do anything to expand it in the area.

He said the association has invested more than $1 million in tourism along the coastal area and had planned to continue with the growth before the ferry cuts were announced.

Let’s give Stone some credit, though. The decision was made to cut the cost of running the ferries.

Figures show B.C. taxpayers subsidize each vehicle on the Bella Coola/ Port Hardy ferry at about $2,500 each.

There were better places to make cuts, however. The number of managers could be reduced from the one for every 7.6 employees ratio that now exists.

The number of vice-presidents — 12 of them, according to a story in the Vancouver Sun — with the ferry corporation could drop by a few of those suits.

And does its CEO really need to make $9,629.42 a week? dale@kamloopsthisweek.com

We need details of spending habits B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong took a trip to India last year, one that involved some government business and some personal time.

De Jong paid the personal-time portion of the trip’s cost — and he did so willingly and immediately, not after being caught spending public dollars in an unethical manner.

Other politicians would be wise to emulate de Jong the next time any of them jump on a plane on the taxpayer dime to visit exotic locales most taxpayers can only dream about visiting.

Liberal MLA and legislature speaker Linda Reid and NDP MLAs Jenny Kwan and Raj Chouhan have all pledged to repay thousands of dollars they used in travel costs.

Kwan’s trips to Disneyland and Europe were paid for by government funds given to the Portland Hotel, while Reid and Chouhan billed taxpayers so their spouses could travel with them to South Africa.

First of all, provincial politicians make more than enough money cover the cost of bringing their spouse with them on trips. An MLA’s base salary of $100,000-plus places them in the “wealthy” echelon.

Secondly, these scandals only serve to remind us that MLAs should be posting online, for everyone to see, detailed receipts showing how they are spending every penny of our money.

De Jong said the scrutiny into Reid’s travel costs is warranted.

“Politicians have to ask themselves whether or not the money, the public dollars that they are spending, are being spent in a defensible manner,” the finance minister said.

We agree.

We would add that politicians also have to demonstrate to the great unwashed, via an unfettered process of presenting their spending habits, public money is being spent wisely.

A good first step would be to simply post online every receipt of every public expenditure.

It’s done in Alberta. It can and should be done here.

How could any MLA of any stripe possible object to true transparency?

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A selection of comments on KTW stories, culled online

Re: Story: Kamloops Coun. Nancy Bepple resigns: “Nancy Bepple worked hard for the people. Sorry to hear this news. Get well soon, Nancy!”

— posted by Cynthia Ross Friedman

Re: Story: DeBruijn will succeed Sullivan as school-district superintendent: “That’s great. I like Karl. He was very helpful to me when I was having trouble at my child’s school.”

— posted by Maggie

Re: Story: Live from Kamloops city council: Budget decisions 2014: “Wow. Two mechanics for $37,500 and a part-time gardener for $47,000?

“Why not hire mechanics to do everything at the city if they are so cheap?”

— posted by Kim Young “I personally would have liked to see the mental health nurse and extra RCMP for Car 40 — that program seems to be working well.

Maybe next year.”

— posted by Tyler

Ajax video insulting propaganda Editor: Another insulting propaganda piece from KGHM. The video Ajax Project – The Conversation, features Yves Lacasse pleading for “conversation.”

We are aware that Kamloops is beautiful, that we come from here and away, that kids play, dogs romp, and sometimes there is snow.

Tell us something we don’t already know, Mr. Lacasse.

KGHM threw the university’s dean of trades and technology under the bus.

The company has enough expertise to know that by using Mr. Langill’s university job title he would certainly appear to be a TRU-sanctioned advocate for Ajax.

It seems KGHM does not value its supporters.

A worried local woman spins fear mongering for KGHM, proclaiming that if a project like Ajax doesn’t happen, Kamloops will stall.

Not so!

We have a diverse, strong economic foundation.

Would you, Ms. King, have us sacrifice our healthy, liveable community for a few jobs and a financial pittance?

KGHM has had many opportunities for “conversations,” such as its own controlled open houses and information workshops where concerned residents asked thoughtful, straightforward questions and received no answers.

At a city council meeting Mr. Lacasse asked us to “trust” him and promised information would be provided.

That was a year ago.

Where is the information?

Give us the assay results for the mine site so community experts can determine the air toxicity from mine operations.

KGHM has avoided participating in public presentations organized by our community where conversation is open and robust, and it refuses to meet with the Aberdeen Neighbourhood Association for a “conversation.”

Lacasse says he wants to keep talking, “it’s what neighbours do.”

KGHM is not our “neighbour.” It is a profit-seeking industry wanting to operate a polluting, energy-sucking, waterhogging, noisy, dusty open-pit mine in Kamloops.

If you want to “have an honest conversation about the science, about KGHM’s commitment to build a responsible mine,” Mr. Lacasse, you must be honest and responsible, instead of spouting a ‘folksy’ load of trite platitudes and meaningless rhetoric.

We — the people who call Kamloops home — care about our community, the lives and health of residents and our reputation as a hospitable city for business, tourists, athletes, families.

KGHM refused long ago to discuss the number one indisputable fact: the mine is too close to this established, thriving city of 90,000.

We will not be experimental subjects.

Trish Keegan

Stop sheltering your children, talk to them Editor: It has recently come to my attention, that a parent in Kamloops is concerned about Stephen Chbosky’s popular book The Perks of Being a Wallflower being used as a teaching tool at South Kamloops secondary school.

I have read the book and seen the film adaptation and am both astonished and annoyed that this parent is concerned the book is corrupting children and that it promotes pornography and unhealthy living because it discusses things like drugs, alcohol, sex, violence, suicide, etcetera.

Yes — this book does cover these things. It is a story about a boy growing up and learning to cope with high school

through books and writing.

This story does not promote this lifestyle, it simply discusses a high school boy as he learns about sexuality, drugs, drinking and other things.

Although he does partakes in many of these activities, it in no way declares that other kids should do them too.

This story is not about these small subjects — it is really is about friendship, love, family and coming of age.

If you don’t think your children are partaking in — or at least know anything about — drugs, porn, sex, masturbation, same-sex relationships, alcohol, suicide, teen pregnancy or any of the other subjects this parent is concerned about, you are lying to yourself.

These topics are prevalent in high schools everywhere and they always have been.

Young people can relate to the main character’s struggles and the story is a representation of the feelings of loneliness and hardship that come with being in high school.

If anything, we need to educate young people about these things at their level, and that is exactly what this book does.

So, to this concerned parent who does not care about other viewpoints on this issue and views it as a black and white matter, I say this: have a chat with your kids about the things you are so worried about.

It should not be recognized that this behavior is acceptable but, rather, that it exists.

That is what I believe SKSS

is doing with this book.

Please briefly forget inappropriate or immoral nature of the issues and see that high school kids are really struggling at a difficult time in their lives.

It is easy to say things are inappropriate and schools should never promote these lifestyles to kids but, it is also important to have up-to-date, current books that reflect this generation of young people.

I applaud SKSS for choosing a book that does just that for the high-school students of Kamloops.

In the words of Tim O’Brien, “If you don’t care for obscenity, you don’t care for the truth.”

Carlin Bolt Kamloops

Stephen Harper to make history with terrible monicker Editor: Throughout history, people who have made their mark on history have been given titles,

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Mr. Harper has declared his

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Mr. Harper shall be known as “Harper the Terrible.”

Leo Young Vernon

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Tobiano becomes Bruker due to trademark

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It may be called Tobiano on maps, but businesses wanting to use the name must pay licensing fees to former developer Pagebrook Inc. Bruker Developments announced this week it is being forced to rebrand its marina due to legal threats from Pagebrook Inc. president Michael Grenier.

In 2011, Grenier lost control of the resort he developed and named.

It has been operated in receivership since.

The golf course was purchased out of receivership by a private group

and now operates independently.

A deal is pending court approval to bring the real-estate portion out of receivership and into the hands of a group of local owners.

“We’ve been using the name Tobiano because we’re situated at Tobiano and people know us as Tobiano,” marina operations manager Kayla Matusiak said.

“Last week, Michael Grenier’s lawyer gave a letter to us.”

As a result, the marina, which opened last summer, is forced to rebrand itself.

It can no longer use the name Tobiano.

Instead, it will operate as Bruker Marina, named after its independent development company.

Grenier acknowledged the Tobiano name is available for sale.

He has also registered a number of related Internet domain names recently, noting Pagebrook has owned the rights to the name Kamloops Marina since 2007.

Grenier said the golf

course has paid the sublicensing fee and has the right to continue using the Tobiano name.

“Tobiano is a registered trademark and trade name,” Grenier told KTW. “Well over a year ago, people behind the marina were made aware and invited to enter into a sublicensing agreement.”

But, he said, the company chose not to enter into a deal and

Pagebrook is now enforcing its right to the name.

When he operated the resort, Grenier came up with the marketing name Tobiano. When he lobbied local and provincial politicians more than a decade ago to remove lands from the Agricultural Land Reserve, Grenier pledged to call it Kamloops on the Lake — a monicker he later abandoned.

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Stuart Wood elementary in downtown Kamloops is 107 years old and, according to the Kamloops-Thompson school district, no longer suitable as an elementary school.

From a small gymnasium to no access for those with physical handicaps, the heritage building, while stunning in its beauty, has many deficiencies, according to the school district. Not everyone agrees, which is why tonight’s meeting on the fate of Stuart Wood (7 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre) is expected to attract a large and passionate crowd.

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AKE A WALK THROUGH Stuart Wood elementary with a historian and a landscaper and you start to notice things — the fir stairs, the original door frames, the Doric columns bookending the front door, the massive wood beams that keep the three-storey heritage building standing.

The old downtown schoolhouse between Battle and St. Paul streets on Third Avenue opened in 1907 when Kamloops was barely old enough to be a Grade 9 student.

It is much more than some unique architectural aspects, said Andrew Yarmie, chairman of the city’s heritage commission.

It’s more than the years it has welcomed students, more than a unique vestige of the Kamloops that was, he said — it’s a key component to the downtown community.

That’s why the heritage commission has written to the Kamloops-Thompson school board, imploring it to not move forward with a plan to close the school, move the students and faculty to Beattie School of the Arts on McGill Road and return the 107-year-old building to its owner, the City of Kamloops.

In a letter to the school district, Yarmie wrote that the downtown community needs an elementary school to build on the city’s push to revitalize the area, one that has seen housing infilling and, most recently, construction begin on a large low-cost housing structure just a block to the east of Stuart Wood.

On this day, however, it’s a walk through history, conducted by Yarmie and with landscaper Pierre Filisetti accompanying KTW. As a parent of children at the school and a believer in the value of preserving heritage, Filisetti said he’s also pushing to keep the school doors open.

Yarmie pointed to the Doric columns, noting they have traditionally been seen as “a symbol of a temple of learning.”

The bricks that make up the massive walls are Kamloops bricks, he said, and the architecture was the work of William Tuff Whiteway, a Newfoundlander who moved to Vancouver when he was 30.

Whiteway specialized in school design, opting for architecture that would convey a sense

of permanence.

Upstairs, in a third-storey replica classroom that doubles as a preserved part of history and storage for today’s classroom needs, Yarmie pointed out the Dick, Jane and Spot posters on the walls.

“They don’t make it like this anymore,” he said of the classroom.

“I’m not sure how much of this is a real classroom in the past, but the desks look like they’ve been saved from the past.”

On the chalkboard is the agenda for the day being recreated — May 17, 1924.

Students’ roll call came first, followed by the singing of the national anthem. Back then, it was God Save the Queen.

A chalked note admonishes the students to remember to stand to the right of their desks while singing.

The health inspection followed, then math and a reference to the Poison Book.

That item stumped Yarmie; perhaps it was just the novel being read back then.

Further inspection shows one of the reasons why the building is considered no longer a good fit for a school — there is no insulation in the attic and, in some places, sunlight can be seen peeking through areas that have worn away.

The original windows are another issue, Yarmie said, but Heritage BC can provide advice on how to retrofit a building without breaking the many regulations applied to it to ensure the heritage designation.

Something as simple as storm windows, he said, would make a difference, particularly with double-paned glass.

While the wood captured Filisetti’s attention, it was the basement that enthralled him, from the massive boiler sitting cold and obsolete to the boarded-up coal chute to the huge timber posts.

“This building’s going to be around for a long time,” he said.

“I’m not a history buff, but I recognize the value of it. This building needs an investment.

“The city wants to condense [through infilling downtown] and not push people farther out and the school district needs to heed that.”

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Stuart Wood’s unique ingredients Heritage BC, in recording some of the historical aspects of the building that make it unique, notes Stuart Wood’s massive masonry construction and round-arched windows, the fanlight above the main door and the large sash windows created to take full advantage of sunlight and fresh breezes.

Other aspects identified as character-defining elements include: • Location on a large downtown corner lot.

• Use of wood with timber internal framing, wood columns and soffits, the masonry and the internal chimneys.

• Retention of interior features, including wooden wainscoting, wood trim, maple floors, plaster and lath walls, panelled doors with original hardware, an internal staircase, the original boiler and coal chute.

The school was originally known as Kamloops Public School, but was renamed after its first principal, Stuart Wood, who moved from his hometown of Peterborough, Ont., to Kamloops in 1886. He taught until 1910 and the school was renamed in 1922, two decades before he died.

The school was the third in the city, with one originally built at the site of the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre and another one at the Stuart Wood site.

Andrew Yarmie, chairman of the Kamloops Heritage Commission, said the municipal government of the day decided a larger, more permanent school at Third Avejue awas needed to replace the small wooden structure and Stuart Wood was built by the Mackay Johnson Construction Co.

The public is invited to a meeting tonight (March 27) at 7 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre to discuss the future of Stuart Wood elementary.

School-district administrators expect a gathering with plenty of emotion and “thinking with their heart,” said assistant superintendent Karl deBruijn — and, he noted, administrators and trustees understand this.

However, he added, there are some basic hard truths the Kamloops-Thompson school district has to consider that flow from what makes the building a heritage structure.

The gymnasium is too small for today’s needs, deBruijn said.

The school is not accessible for those with physical handicaps — in 2007, at the building’s centennial celebration, deBruijn and others spent much of their time carrying older alumni into and out of the building in their wheelchairs.

The energy costs are growing and the costs to retrofit the building are high.

The third floor cannot be used because there is only one entrance and exit — a staircase — and that does not meet today’s fire code.

Another aspect that flows from the school’s location, deBruijn said, is the interaction students have regularly with the marginalized community that lives on the streets

and in the alleys of downtown.

“They’re good with the kids,” he said.

“But, I’ve been there on supervision and had to tell some of them, ‘No, you can’t use the schoolyard as a bathroom.’

“We have to check every day for syringes and we find them.”

Ken Salter, an outreach worker with the ASK Wellness Centre, noted the park adjacent to the Battle Street school is a known hangout for many of the city’s marginalized.

The proposed plan would see students and staff at Stuart Wood moved to the elementary campus of Beattie School of the Arts at Columbia Street and McGill Road, with those students joining the secondary students at Beattie’s campus on Ninth Avenue, in the former John Peterson secondary building.

In order to do that, adjacent South Kamloops secondary would have to bring all of its classes and students into its own building proper, rather than spilling into the Beattie building.

And, in order for that to happen, schooldistrict superintendent Terry Sullivan has said, the provincial government needs to approve the cost of replacing South Kamloops secondary.

If Stuart Wood is ultimately closed and the students moved, it will not happen before the 2016-2017 school year.

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200 new acres of ski terrain Sun Peaks to add trails, manage resort hotel

By Cam Fortems STAFF REPORTER

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Sun Peaks Resort is adding more than 200 hectares of new ski terrain this summer, changes the corporation said will make it one of three largest mountains in Canada.

The resort corporation also announced on Tuesday, March 25, it will not renew its franchise agreement with Delta Hotels, instead managing what will now be branded as Sun Peaks Grand through a holding company.

Sun Peaks general manager Darcy Alexander said the end of the management agreement with Delta will not be accompanied by any changes in staff. The hotel remains a subsidiary of Sun Peaks Resort Corporation.

The news was communicated to staff on Tuesday.

“All of the people who work and live here will be pleased with the commitment from Sun

Peaks Grand to only only stay the course, but improve the hotel and commit to making Sun Peaks the premier mountain-destination experience in Canada,” Tourism Sun Peaks president Christopher Nicolson said in a statement.

New ski trails will be developed in the Gil’s area and on West Morrisey starting in spring.

Sun Peaks Mayor Al Raine said the new areas will provide advanced terrain and powder skiing.

“West Morrisey is very steep terrain — it’s advanced,” Raine said.

“It would be a while before they put a lift there. Gil’s is a little more advanced, but it’s perfect for powder skiing. With selective logging and opening up the glade area, it will provide ideal powder skiing.”

That powder area has been so enticing to skiers in the past that it has lured some out-of-bounds, leaving them lost and in trouble.

This ski season featured a number of such incidents for which search-and-rescue crews were used.

Addition of the new terrain will give the mountain 1,700 hectares of skiable terrain, tying the resort with Lake Louise — and behind Whistler-Blackcomb — as the largest ski area in Canada, the corporation said.

Raine predicted the move to local management at the resort’s largest hotel will keep more money at home. He estimated typical franchise fees range from six per cent to 12 per cent.

“It’s a step forward. Delta is a great hotel chain,” Raine said.

“Fourteen years ago, we needed the credibility of Delta.

“Today, we’ve matured to the point where it’s not necessary to have a major hotel chain as a flagship.”

The hotel is also planning improvements that will give it four-diamond status.

Kamloops burning permits double to $100 this year Beginning April 1 and running through April 30, open burning of yard and garden waste on properties of one acre (43,560 square feet) or greater within the City of Kamloops and on the Tk’emlups Indian Band is allowed upon obtaining a permit.

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LOCAL NEWS ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW AND ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Council of the City of Kamloops hereby gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing: TIME: PLACE:

April 1, 2014, at 7:00 pm City Hall Council Chambers (7 Victoria Street West, Kamloops, BC)

to consider the following proposed amendments to Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001: 1.

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2700 and 2720 Bentall Drive and 2668 and 2674 Telford Drive, as shown on the following map:

Purpose:

To rezone the subject properties as shown on the previous map from A-1 (Agricultural), RS-1 (Single Family Residential-1), RS-2 (Single Family Residential-2), and OS (Open Space) to RS-1 (Single Family Residential-1), RS-1S (Single Family Residential - Suite), RS-2 (Single Family Residential-2), and OS (Open Space) zones to allow a single-family residential subdivision with suites and an open space corridor.

Paramod Thapa wants ski professionally or work in trades. Andrea Klassen/ KTW

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been working ever since to master the sport. dale@kamloopsthisweek.com However, inspired Pramod Thapa’s goal by his father, Thapa has taken steps to ensure he was to be racing down has a trade to fall back the slopes of Sochi, on, if — or when — Russia earlier this skiing no longer domimonth. nates his life.

He didn’t make it He’s in the final year to the 2014 Winter of a two-year program Paralympic Games, but provided at Thompson the dream is still alive.

Rivers University.

Thapa — known The education and throughout Kamloops simply by his nickname skills-training program (ESTR), said instrucPromo — has cerebral tor Christina Cederlof, palsy. is designed to provide He and the rest of students with special his family moved from needs the training and his homeland of Nepal experience they need in 2008 to reconnect “to go out and work and with his dad, who had contribute.” moved to Canada nine Thapa’s focused on years earlier to work the ESTR automotive and make enough stream; it also provides money to pay for the education for those family to emigrate. interested in becoming Exposure to the adaptive-sports program a cook or working in Client: CGA-BC / BW / the 2.83” retailx 3.5” sector. at Sun Peaks sparked a / Size: love for skiingKamloops and he’s The program STAFF REPORTER

NOTICE The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia gives notice that member John J. Van Gool of Langley, B.C., passed away on August 5, 2013, and his public accounting practice is closed. CGABC has retrieved client documents from Mr. Van Gool’s home office. Please note that after six (6) months from the date of this Notice, documents will be destroyed.

If you have any questions, please contact Brigitte Ilk, at CGA-BC, at 604-732-1211.

includes more than just skills-training classes and practicums, with classes in communications, workplace health and safety, job search, computer literacy, English and math.

Students do practicums throughout the program.

Thapa has done his practicums at TRU in its trades and technology building, in particular learning automotive detailing, and at other businesses in the city.

He said he’s always had an interest in working in the automotive industry and enjoys fixing things.

Cederlof, who started working in 1994 in the vocational skills program that gave birth

to ESTR, said one of the most gratifying aspects of her job is seeing students flourish not just academically but in confidence.

“The amount of growth we see in the students in the two years is phenomenal,” she said.

“It is inspiring.”

Thapa’s preparing for his final practicum — a six-week one this time — and has just wrapped up some races at Whistler in a bid to get faster on his skis.

“Promo’s been concentrating on school and has been very focused on school,” said his coach, Jim Knowles.

“And, he knows he’s got to step it up” on the slopes, too.

Includes 1 round of golf, 15% off any green fees purchased throughout the 2014 season and unlimited use of the practise facilities throughout the 2014 season.

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To amend the Zoning Bylaw Schedule "B", CD-5 West Highlands Comprehensive Development Zone Five, "Off-street Parking", by deleting "Daycare Facility Commercial four spaces per 100 m2", and replacing it with "Daycare Facility Commercial four spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable area.

4.

To amend the Animal Control Bylaw to allow beekeeping in urban areas, subject to regulations. The proposed amendments would: a)

Permit beehives on all standard-sized single-family and two-family lots 370 m2 or greater. Beehives would also be allowed on school, church, or park property when associated with a community garden or education program. The number of beehives permitted would vary depending on lot size;

b)

Minimize potential interactions between bees and neighbourhood residents, as beehives would have to be sited in rear yards, oriented away from adjacent properties, with appropriate setback to manage bees' flight paths;

c)

Require beekeepers to: i) ii) iii)

comply with the Bee Act (including registration with the BC Apiary Registration Program); provide a water source to discourage bees from seeking water from sources on adjacent properties; and take reasonable precautions to deter and manage swarming or defensive behaviour.

For further details, please contact Stephen Bentley, Planner, at 250-828-3567 (sbentley@kamloops.ca) or refer to the "Amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw to Permit Beekeeping in Urban Areas" report that will be available on the April 1, 2014, Council agenda at the following website: http://www.city.kamloops.bc.ca/council/councilcalendar.shtml.

City Hall is located on the following transit routes: No. 1 - Tranquille, No. 2 - Parkcrest, and No. 3 - Westsyde.

For schedule and route information, please visit http://www.bctransit.com/regions/kam.

All persons who consider themselves affected by the adoption of the proposed amendments to Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 and wish to register an opinion may do so by:

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A copy of the proposed amendments to Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 and City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw No. 5-1-2001 may be inspected at the Legislative Services Division, City Hall, 7 Victoria Street West, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

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For further information concerning the proposed amendments or for the Development and Engineering Services Department's report to Council, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 250-828-3561or visit our website at: www.kamloops.ca/publichearing Dated March 19, 2014

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LOCAL NEWS Local LeadNow organizer Eli Pivnick was among a small band of protestors outside MP Cathy McLeod’s constituency office this week. The protest of the Fair Elections Act bill was echoed in dozens of other Canadian cities.

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Protesters say bill is ‘voter suppression’

By Adam Williams STAFF REPORTER

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MP Cathy McLeod’s office in downtown Kamloops was the target this week of a protest against her Conservative government’s Fair Elections Act bill.

The protest on Tuesday, March 25, was one of dozens across Canada at which petitions were presented to MPs’ offices.

The petitions, signed by more than 82,000 people, are in opposition to Bill C23, which is in committee after passing its second reading in the House of Commons.

The protests were organized by LeadNow, a group that says its objective is to return democracy to Canadian politics.

“The reason there’s so many people upset with this is because there’s a number of sections of this Act — which is

another one of these very, very long acts — but there are a number of sections of it that really amount to voter suppression,” said local organizer Eli Pivnick, a member of LeadNow. “Also, at the same time, making it easier for wealthy Canadians to donate more.”

Bill C23 proposes a number of changes, including the removal of vouching and voter-information cards, changes to campaign-finance structures and rules that will prevent Elections Canada from publicly encouraging citizens to vote.

The bill will also make changes to how accusations of questionable elections practises are investigated.

“I’m concerned about [Prime Minister] Mr. [Stephen] Harper’s policies,” said Jenny Reid, one of about 30 people at the protest.

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Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipal Council gives notice that it will hold a Public meeting in the Hearthstone Lodge at 3160 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC, to review the 2014 5 Year Financial Plan.

“This is one further measure that he has taken against those that are most vulnerable and already marginalized by his other policies, to keep them from voting.”

As noted by Reid, much of the criticism of Bill C23 centres around the impact that removal of vouching and voter ID cards will have on voters — particularly students, Aboriginals, immigrants and poorer Canadians — who tend to be more transient and may not have valid governmentissued ID. If the bill becomes law, critics are concerned certain groups will be less likely to vote, many

of whom are generally opponents of the Conservative government.

Pivnick said the hope is Tuesday’s protests will raise awareness among Canadians about the issues with the bill and force the Conservatives to make changes to the proposed legislation.

“It’s serious, it’s very serious,” Pivnick said.

“There’s been a number of changes over the last number of years with the Conservatives that are really anti-democratic.

“This is one more — one more nail in the coffin, as far as I’m concerned — for Canadian democracy.”

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City MLAs spent little on travel for family

By Andrea Klassen STAFF REPORTER

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B.C.’s MLAs spent at least $125,310 of taxpayer money on travel for people other than themselves in the back half of 2013, but little of that cash was spent by Kamloops politicians in their roles as MLAs. Figures released by the provincial legislature show Kamloops North-Thompson MLA Terry Lake expensed $1,002 for “accompanyingperson” travel between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2013.

The figure represents three trips.

Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone spent less, expensing only one trip at $380.

Earlier this week, Liberal MLA and speaker of the legislature Linda Reid was forced to repay $5,500 in travel expenses after it was revealed she used taxpayer money for a business-class flight to south Africa for her husband when she was attending the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference last August.

NDP MLA Raj Chouhan has also agreed to pay back $2,200 he expensed for an economy-class ticket for his wife to the same event.

Neither Lake nor Stone claimed any “speaker-approved” travel — the category under which Reid filed her husband’s South Africa ticket — for the period.

According to the legislature’s Members’ Guide to Policy and Resources, MLAs are allowed to expenses up to 12 trips each fiscal year with an accompanying person.

The person may be a family member, but the designation is also used to cover travel costs for constituency and legislative assistants, as well as constituents who are attending an event or

meeting at the government’s behest.

MLAs with the

highest accompanyingperson totals include Nelson-Creston MLA

Michelle Mungall, who expensed $7,806 for eight trips;

Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo, $5182 for five trips.

Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, $7254 for eight trips; and

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Polish ambassador calls for bigger NATO footprint

By Murray Brewster CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The security and certainty of the international postCold War era ended with Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Poland’s ambassador to Canada warned on Wednesday, March 26, as he called for a more defined NATO presence in Eastern Europe.

Marcin Bosacki said the climate becomes “extremely dangerous’’ when Russian President Vladimir Putin talks openly — as he did last week — about correcting the mistakes of history.

“It shows you his ambitions are potentially bigger than Crimea, and already he is presenting a possible legitimization of his next moves,’’ Bosacki said in an interview.

“Again, borders are being redrawn by force in Europe.’’

Until crisis erupted in Ukraine, angst among Eastern European countries about the increasingly belliger-

ent tone in Moscow had long been dismissed among allies as lingering Cold War paranoia.

“We lived, in the early ’90s, in a fantasy mood that history has ended and Europe is fixed,’’ Bosacki said.

“We Poles didn’t believe in it and now everybody shares our opinion.

Unfortunately, history has not ended in our part of the world and NATO as the guarantor of security in Europe needs to be beefed up in its eastern flanks.’’

Only a handful of the roughly 62,000 U.S. troops in Europe are based in countries that are new members of NATO, including Poland, which joined the military alliance in 1999, he added.

Retired U.S. Adm. James Stavridis, a former supreme commander, recently argued in Foreign Policy magazine that Western forces should be on a higher state of alert and that NATO should consider “forward deploying’’ into former East Bloc countries.

Will war veterans have enough of a safety net after age 65?

By Murray Brewster CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA — The Veterans Affairs Department is weighing whether federal programs will provide enough of a safety net to keep the most severely injured exsoldiers from falling into poverty after they turn 65.

Minister Julian Fantino and senior officials have told a Senate committee concerns about gaps in coverage, raised last fall by the veterans ombudsman, are still under review.

But, Fantino suggested some worries may be addressed by a parliamentary review of the new Veterans’ Charter, the Harper government’s signature legislation that governs the benefits and entitlement of those who served.

“This is an issue that’s on their radar and we hope there’s a

recommendation that comes forward,’’ he said.

Veterans’ ombudsman Guy Parent found hundreds of disabled veterans, most from Afghanistan and recent peacekeeping missions, will be left out in the cold at 65 because they don’t have a military pension and will lose some allowances.

Mary Chaput, deputy minister of veterans affairs, says the ombudsman may be on to something, but added officials need to study the situation.

“The analysis needs to continue,’’ she said.

“I think the ombudsman is on to something here. We’ve just got to figure out precisely what’s the cause of that gap. Is it a flaw in the design of some of our programs that we can fix through eligibility criteria that need to be tweaked?’’

A calculation of “a certain benefit might

need to be adjusted to ensure that this person doesn’t fall off a cliff from a government of Canada point of view,’’ Chaput said.

Other existing government programs, such as Canada Pension Plan benefits and old age security, are available and officials are looking at how they help these ex-soldiers, she added.

“So, the question is, as some of our programs may cease and these other programs — government of Canada programs — kick in, where does that leave the veteran?’’

The ombudsman’s study last fall compared the old system of compensating veterans under the Pension Act with the new Veterans’ Charter.

Since its inception in 2006, many veterans have complained the charter is not as generous as the previous system — a notion that is driving a lawsuit by Afghan war veterans.

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Company asks court to quash mine decision

By Dene Moore

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VANCOUVER — The British Columbia company behind a proposed $1.5-billion gold and copper mine twice rejected by the federal government is asking the Federal Court to quash the decision.

Taseko Mines Ltd. filed a second application on Wednesday, March 26, for judicial review of cabinet’s latest decision rejecting the New Prosperity mine near Williams Lake.

The company claims, in part, that sections of the newly revised Canadian Environmental Assessment Act are unconstitutional.

“The federal review panel failed in their duty to deliver a fair process,

and the consequence of their failure resulted in the federal minister of environment making the wrong decision,’’ Brian Battison, vice-president of corporate affairs, said.

“We seek to rectify both the failed process and the decision that stemmed from it in a court of law.

“That’s the only reasonable option open to us at this time.’’

Taseko filed an earlier application for judicial review of the report by a Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency panel, which found the project would have significant adverse environmental effects.

The latest application seeks a judicial review of the federal government’s final decision on the proposal.

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Taseko is asking the court to quash the decision of the minister and the cabinet and refer it back to cabinet for reconsideration.

The application says the terms of reference for the review changed when the revised Canadian Environmental Assessment Act came into effect in 2012.

Those changes are unconstitutional, the company claims, because they go well beyond weighing the environmental impact of a project.

The court application also says Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq met with Chief Roger William of the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation last October, after the panel hearings had closed and prior to the decision. William and other mem-

MOVEMENT IS CHANGE The Run Club, led by the ever-optimistic Jo Berry and her team of coaches, runs into a stunning sunset on the dyke past Kamloops Airport on Tuesday, March 25. The Run Club has four groups training for various distances at the April 27 CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge, which is sponsored by KTW. It’s never too late to lace up the runners and join the pack. For information, go online to runclub. ca. Dave Eagles/KTW

By Dirk Meissner CANADIAN PRESS

VICTORIA — Officials attempting to negotiate an end to a prolonged strike at Canada’s largest port were close to reaching an agreement on Wednesday, March 26, said representatives for unionized and nonunionized truckers at Port Metro Vancouver.

The United Truckers’ Association of B.C., which represents more than 1,000 non-union truckers at Vancouverarea container terminals, and Unifor, which represents about 250 union workers, were set to hold a news conference Wednesday morning at the provincial legislature in Victoria, but it was repeatedly delayed.

Between meetings at the legislature, Iqbal Grewal of the truckers’ association said there has been progress this week.

They discussed some points which we agree on,’’ said Grewal.

“That’s what we brought here.’’

The dispute has largely focused on issues related to pay, including rates, unpaid time spent at the port waiting for cargo, and allegations of undercutting within the industry.

bers of the Tsilhqot’in government then met with five deputy ministers.

“The New Prosperity project was discussed at the meetings . . . but Taseko was not advised of the submissions or information presented by or on behalf of the [Tsilhqot’in] in those meetings and was given no opportunity to respond to those submissions or information,’’ Taseko said in its court application.

Taseko’s application notes the company has spent in excess of $130 million developing the project to date.

Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in government called the application a “desperate attempt by a desperate company.’’

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Arctic Council talks continue with eight countries CANADIAN PRESS

YELLOWKNIFE — Canada may be upset at Russia over Ukraine, but conversations with the Bear continue over the Arctic.

Government officials confirm that a Russian delegation is attending a meeting in Yellowknife this week held by the Arctic Council, an eight-

member group of countries that ring the North.

All members are attending, even though the council includes some of Russia’s harshest critics, such as Canada and the U.S. “The prime minister has instructed Canadian officials to review all bilateral interactions with Russia,’’ said Amanda Gordon, spokeswoman for

Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq, head of the council.

“For the moment, however, Arctic Council work does continue as planned.”

The Yellowknife meeting began on Tuesday, March 25, and ends today (March 27).

The delegations are being led by bureaucrats, not politicians, and are all closed to the media.

reviews have now found severe environmental problems and threats to First Nations culture and rights that simply cannot be mitigated,’’ Alphonse said in a statement.

“The project is so fundamentally flawed that even the generally pro-resource development federal Conservative government and the prime minister himself have concluded that the problems are so ‘scathing’ and ‘damning’ that it has rejected the project twice in four years.’’

As for the meeting with Aglukkaq, the Tsilhqot’in said B.C. Mines Minister Bill Bennett went to Ottawa several times and met with his federal colleagues to urge them to approve the mine.

Massive blizzard paralyzes Maritimes CANADIAN PRESS

HALIFAX — Across a large swath of Atlantic Canada, people who ventured outside on Wednesday, March 26, felt the cold sting of a massive spring blizzard that brought much of the region to a standstill.

Most schools and government offices were closed in the Maritimes, flights were cancelled and traffic along some of the busiest streets and highways was virtually non-existent amid knee-high drifts.

As the winds picked up throughout the day, more and more power outages were reported.

In Nova Scotia, blackouts that first appeared on the province’s southwest shore spread along the coast of the Bay of Fundy, into the Halifax area and then to parts of Cape Breton. At one point, more than 16,000 residents and businesses were without power.

Smaller outages were reported in New Brunswick, mainly in the St. Stephen area.

The public-transit service in Halifax pulled its buses from the roads by late morning.

All ferry services in the region were suspended, including the ferries that link Nova Scotia with Newfoundland.

As the brawny storm reached its peak in Halifax early Wednesday afternoon, tiny shards of windwhipped snow cut sideways around every corner.

A significant amount of snow was in the forecast for all four province and the entire region was warned about potentially damaging winds and widespread whiteouts.

On Brier Island, off Nova Scotia’s western edge, a peak gust hit 133 km/h early in the afternoon, Environment Canada said. In Grand Etang, on the notoriously windy west side of Cape Breton, a gust from the east reached 161 km/h at 4 p.m.

Sean Irvine, director of Nova Scotia’s Emergency Management Office, said warnings about the storm, which started last weekend, helped people prepare.

“We do know that most people have taken our advice and have stayed off the road and most businesses are closed down and people are staying at home, which is good news,’’ he said.

There were no reports of major damage, he said. However, Irvine warned that the storm was expected to linger over the region through today (March 27).

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He encountered a similar situation on another trip to the same area. A bear took refuge from his dogs in another cave — hence the name.

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Drive to Monte Lake and turn right onto Mill Road, following it over the railway tracks and across a small bridge.

A few minutes down the road, you will come to a fork in the road that says George Cr. Road. Take a left and follow it for 16.8 kilometres until you reach another fork in the road.

Take the left road again and you will see a sign that reads Wood Meadow Road. Follow the road until you see a large clearing with three roads.

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easy to access, while others require proper climbing gear to enter.

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Drive for 3.8 kilometres until you reach a clearing with a log that reads Bearcat Caves/Clowns.

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us a long time to find the area but, when we arrived, it was well worth the effort.

Thankfully, we never found bears or cougars but, we found four of the multiple caves waiting to be discovered.

We did not bring climbing gear with us so we did not bother to find the caves described on the geocache site but the caves we did find were quite magnificent and easy to access by our unequipped group including Autumn in her slippers.

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Tarzan married the wrong Jane

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The slight 79-year-old, her grey hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing olive-green pants and a sweater, owned the room.

In fact, the capacity crowd at TRU’s Grand Hall on Monday night (March 24) sat mesmerized as this quiet-spoken woman, carrying two stuffed animals, stood behind the podium and told her story.

But, when the senior citizen is Jane Goodall and the story is of her life and her studies of primates living in Tanzania, there is reason to simply sit and listen.

After all, this is a woman who has been named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, who was named a Dame Commander of the British Empire and who has won awards from organizations and countries around the world.

Goodall, who has spent decades studying chimpanzees in Combe Stream’s National Park, appeared at Thompson Rivers University as part of its student union’s Common Voices lecture series.

While she spoke of her own development as a scientist who studies animal behaviour, she also took her audience — and those in two overflow rooms on campus and at the Big Little Science Centre, where the speech was streamed — through her own life.

Goodall spoke of being just four years old and visiting a farm in her native Britain. This was a big thing for her, she said, to be able to see animals there and, given the job of collecting eggs from the henhouse, she wanted to know where the eggs came from.

“No one answered me,” she said, so she hid in one of the hen houses, covering herself with hay, determined to see a hen lay an egg.

“And I was waiting and waiting and waiting and hours passed and my poor family didn’t know where I was.”

Finally, Goodall said, her quest was fulfilled and she ran to her now-frantic parents to tell them.

“My mom didn’t get angry,” she said, but, rather, sat down and listened to her toddler tell the story of how a hen laid an egg.

“Isn’t that the making of a scientist?” Goodall asked.

“Asking questions, not getting answers, not giving up, having patience and waiting for the answer.”

At age 10, she bought Tarzan of the Apes “and that’s where the dream began to go to Africa and study chimpanzees and write books,” she said, noting Tarzan “married the wrong Jane.

“Everybody laughed at me when I told them what I wanted to do,” she said. “But, not my mother.”

Earlier, Goodall met with KTW to talk about why she travels the world, rarely in one place long, carrying her message that “the world is in a mess.”

She said the situation is getting worse, even though there is more awareness.

“But, it’s not leading to a cation.”

Goodall pointed to the “stranglehold big business has on government” and the fact many young people “feel helpless.

“We have to fight apathy and fear,” she said.

During her time in Kamloops, Goodall learned about the proposed Ajax mine just south of the city and expressed her dismay about it.

“It’s awful,” she said, noting her solution to the world’s ills would be to “put everything we have into finding clean energy.

That would make a big difference.”

She likened the muzzling of scientists in Canada to that faced by their counterparts in China and Russia and said she’s lucky.

“I’m not owing anybody anything. I have my own foundation and I’m not beholden to anyone.”

Goodall promoted her Roots and Shoots program, one now in 136 countries with more than 150,000 active groups of young people taking on projects to make positive change.

She said she hopes to see one start at TRU, “otherwise my being here has been wasted.”

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DORIS E. WITTENBERG (WATTS) February 9, 1919 March 15, 2014

She died peacefully of old age and is now reunited in Heaven with her husband of 53 years, Peter (1994), her son Tim ( 2008) her sister Ida (2004) and son-inlaw, Jeremy Tow (2010).

Survived by son Ron (Susan) and daughter Anita, grandchildren David, Rebekah and Aviva Wittenberg and Emma and Sebastian Tow; great-grandsons, Kael and Corbyn Dostie.

So much gratitude to everyone at Kamloops Senior Village where she was cared for with much kindness the last four years.

A celebration of Doris’ life will be held Saturday, May 3 at 1 pm, 10th Avenue Alliance Church, 10th and Ontario, Vancouver, BC.

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WAYNE ALONZO MANDERSON September 22, 1947 March 19, 2014

GINO LONGHIN August 21, 1932 ~ March 16, 2014

JUNE AILEEN DAVIS On Saturday, March 22, 2014 June Davis passed away peacefully at Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 84. June is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Dana (Pat) Askew, her sons Kenneth (Dee), Jonathan (Susan) and Jason (Pamela), her sister Ethel in Ontario, her thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Alice, four children and five grandchildren.

A Memorial will be held on Saturday March 29 at 11 am at the St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Kamloops.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marjorie Snowden Hospice House.

Many thanks to at Royal Inland and the Marjorie House for their compassion.

the staff Hospital Snowden care and

Goodbye my Sweet Prince

GUY EDWARD HARRIS July 31, 1965 – March 18, 2014 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Guy Edward Harris announce his sudden, unexpected passing on March 18, 2014.

It is with great sadness that the family of Gino Longhin announce his passing on March 16, 2014.

June was born May 31, 1929 in Toronto, and was the youngest of eleven to Theresa and William John Archer.

She married Ken and moved out west to Vancouver, Cranbrook, Edmonton, Fort Steele, and eventually residing in Kamloops.

Gino is survived by his loving family, wife Lisa (of 59 years), daughter Raffaella, son Andy (Leslee), grandson Dane, his nieces and nephews, special friends Ernie and Donalda Jamrich, and Bob Spearman.

June’s fondest memories were time spent with family and friends at their Fort Steele home. After retiring, Ken and June spent time travelling to different destinations. She enjoyed her years as a member of the White Cane Club; participating in the bowling was her favorite activity.

In honour of Gino’s memory, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice.

No service by request.

We love you

DANIELS, ARNOLD 1945-2013

Guy was born in Matsqui, BC on July 31, 1965 and moved to Kamloops, BC. He graduated from NorKam Senior Secondary High School. When in high school he went to work for Toyota Automotive, Lincoln Mercury and stayed in the automotive parts industry for years to come.

He was the caboose of eight children and was predeceased by his parents Fred and Laverne Harris.

Survived by his son Corey Holm (Angela) of Williams Lake, two grandchildren, Georgia and Logan. He has two beautiful daughters, Kassidee and Kalysse Harris of Kamloops, partner/best friend, Dawn Gillingham of Kamloops, sisters and brothers, Gail (Henk) Dorst of Abbotsford, BC, Gwen (Brian) Jackson of Nappan, NS, Gary (Nola) Harris of Kamloops, BC, Glen (Monica) Harris of Surrey, BC, Gerald Harris of Hinton, AB, Greg Harris of Kamloops, BC, Gaye Harris (Ian O’Connell) of Cold Lake, AB and many nieces and nephews.

Guy was a family man who loved baseball, hockey (Habs), cats, camping and playing games but most of all he loved his children and family. Guy was the best coach a ball team could ever ask for, giving support and kind words to all. “SHIT HAPPENS”.

A small service will be held at Schoening Cremation Centre at #8-177 Tranquille Road in Kamloops, BC on Friday March 28, commencing at 1pm.

Viewing will be Thursday March 27, 2014 from 7 pm to 9 pm and Friday, March 28, 2014 from noon to 1pm.

Guy you will be truly missed - we love you!

Condolences may be expressed at www.mem.com Service arrangements entrusted to Schoening Cremation Centre 250 554 2429

Please join the family and friends of Arnold Daniels in a Celebration of his Life on Saturday March 29, 2014 at the Hotel 540, 540 Victoria St., Kamloops BC at 1:00 pm

1932 ~ 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eunice Frances Wourms on March 22, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Eunice belonged to a family of eleven children, being the fourth child and the oldest girl.

She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth on October 9, 2004 and her son Stephen on May 9, 2007.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family in hospice.

EUNICE FRANCIS WOURMS

June will be fondly remembered by her family!

A Celebration of June’s life will be held on Friday, March 28 at 3:00 pm in the Schoening Funeral Chapel with the Very Reverend Louise Peters officiating.

Should friends desire, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 729 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2B5 in memory of June would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

She was married to Daniel Matthew Wourms on October 4th, 1950, and their first boys were born in Saskatchewan before moving the family to Chilliwack, BC, in 1954. There they had two girls and four boys, before moving to Kamloops in 1961, where they had their last two boys.

Eunice was pre-deceased by her husband Daniel, oldest son Garry, her parents, brothers Walter and Lorne and numerous in-laws. She is survived by Garry’s wife, Jacquie, Gordon & Dianne, Debborah & Merle (McNeice), Victoria & Michael (Brown), Daniel Jr. & Dale, Andrew & Jayne, Timothy & Barb, Kelly & Kathy, Joseph & Marianne and Richard & Jeanine, 41 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 8 siblings and too numerous to mention extended family.

Mom was a devout Catholic and full member of the CWL & Kacets.

She loved music, playing the accordion and guitar, and belonged to many choirs over the years, but was most proud of being a member in the local German Choir.

She was an expert seamstress and crafter, making many beautiful quilts and crochet angles as gifts over the years. Her pastimes were foremost, spending time with her family, then travelling, gambling and golfing with friends.

Prayers will be recited at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Reverend Father Peter Hoan Nguyen officiating.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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A Vanished Friend

Anders Lim

Around the corner I have a friend In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race.

He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.

“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.”

But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away “Here’s a telegram, sir,” “Jim died today!”

And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!

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Storm prepping for Nitehawks, KIJHL championship series

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he inch-and-a-half-long scar on Madison Egli’s chest is a reminder of the biopsy that changed her life forever.

It’s still a bluish-purple colour, though it’s fully healed — the stitches that once held it shut removed.

It still looks fresh. Not enough time has passed to dull its colour, to help it fade.

The scar isn’t the only sign of the toll the last month has taken on Madison.

She wears a fabric wrap around her right bicep, a gift from a friend of her mom.

Madison removes it from time to time as she shoots free throws in the NorKam secondary gym, where she’s practising with the Saints senior girls’ basketball team.

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The wrap covers hher PICC line (peripherally inserted central catheter), which runs 45 centimetres inside her.

It travels along her arm and into her chest, feeding the drugs to her tumour when she goes for chemotherapy every two weeks.

Madison has now dubbed the tumour Angus.

A name was necessary for her to tell people, “Angus is going down.”

Madison is 16, a student in the International Baccalaureate

program at NorKam secondd ary.

She was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in January, after she visited the doctor with a dislocated rib.

The rib wasn’t dislocated from a rough game with the Saints.

The 15-centimetre cancerous mass beneath her sternum, Angus, was pushing its way out of her chest.

There was film of a recent Beaver Valley Nitehawks game playing in the Kamloops Storm’s Storm coaches’ room on Tuesday, March 25.

Patterson’s Videotape, after all, is head coach Ed Patters best study tool when wheen it comes to the Storm’s oppoop nent in the Kootenay Kootenaay International Junior Hockey Hocke League championship championsh series.

McArthur Island Sport and Event Game 1 at McAr Centre on Friday, March 28, will mark the first M time Kamloops and Beaver Valley have met this season. The puck drops at 7 p.m. dr “Both teams are similar,” Patterson said.

“They’re big, they’re strong, they’re fast, they have good transition games and they’re a bit on the older side.

“Every coach around the league I’ve talked to says we’re as close together as we can get.”

Kamloops, which plays in the Okanagan/ Shuswap Conference, did not cross over this season with the Kootenay Conference’s Neil Murdoch Division, in which Beaver Valley plays.

There did not seem to be much fear of the unknown coming out of the Storm’s camp on Tuesday and that’s understandable, considering their rampant run through the post-season.

On its way to the conference championship, Kamloops lost only twice, knocking off Sicamous, 100 Mile House and Osoyoos.

“If we take care of our own game and focus on shift-by-shift and not the final prize, we’ll do fine,” Patterson said.

The Nitehawks won’t be quivering at the thought of playing the Storm, either, having lost only three games en route to conference supremacy, beating Castelgar, Nelson and Creston Valley.

Game 2 of the KIJHL final will get underway at 7 p.m. at McArthur on Saturday, March 29.

Fruitvale, home of the Nitehawks, is located about seven hours southeast of Kamloops. The teams generally travel on game day, with hotel accommodation on off days too pricey for the coffers of junior B squads.

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She’s not really supposed to be back at practice yet but, as mom Cynthia and dad Cameron realized a long time ago, there’s no point in arguing with their stubborn daughter. After all, this is the girl who was back on her stationary bike days after her first round of chemo, who was back at NorKam cheering the Saints on from the crowd a short while later.

“Basketball is how I deal with my emotions,” Madison says. “It’s given me a goal to always work towards and I always want to push myself.

“It’s an outlet for me and it’s how I focus my energy.”

And really, there hasn’t been much for her parents to argue with.

Madison has taken her diagnosis in stride, handling everything with maturity beyond her years.

“It only took 48 hours, I’d have to say, until I really just . . . kind of got over the scared feeling and was like ‘OK, let’s do this — let’s get this done,’” Madison says.

“Let’s defeat it.

“I’m not really scared anymore, I’m just determined.”

Her grandfather, Ron Egli, had been diagnosed with lung cancer just a year before Madison learned of her own diagnosis.

He died almost a month before Madison’s battle began, but she draws strength thinking of him now.

“When it’s someone you love, it feels a lot different than when it’s you,” she says.

“I’m not upset, I’m determined.

Whereas when my grandpa had cancer, I was really worried about him. I’m not really worried when it’s me.

“I just want to conquer cancer,” she says. “I just feel like I’ve been surrounded by cancer and I want to beat it for everyone who has lost to it.

“I just feel like I have something to prove. I don’t want cancer to take control of my life. I want to take control of cancer.”

That’s why she’s telling her story, in hope that sharing what she’s going through can help others and show them they’re not alone.

It’s also why just days before her second round of chemo, which came on Feb. 13, she cut off 10 inches of her long blonde hair. She wanted things to happen on her own terms. It will be made into a wig — to help someone else going through the same thing, to help someone else feel normal.

“If it’s not going to be useful to me, I’d rather give it to someone else,” she says. *** The cancer has changed Madison, though not just physically.

It’s given her a strength that a

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HARDCOURT HEART PART 1: Madison’s life was changed forever when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma PART 2: Madison is taking control of her cancer, on and off the basketball court PART 3: The impact treatment is having on Madison is detailed in the Friday, March 28, edition of KTW, along with an update

lot off people she l didn’t did ’ know k h had h d and it’s given her a new perspective on life and sickness.

“Before having cancer, I thought people who were sick were weak, but people who are sick are really strong,” she says.

“They have this meaning of life that’s different from a regular person, they’re just appreciative and happy and really strong.”

The support of her family has been important, as has the help of her teammates and teachers. They have all continued to treat her like a normal 16-year-old kid — she’s thankful for that.

That’s why, a day before her second round of chemo, she made a trip to the Tournament Capital

Centre to watchh the C h Harlem H l Globetrotters. It helped to just feel like a normal kid for a night.

Cynthia says Madison was nervous when she got home that night — for a kid as active as Madison, the prospect of being so ill, asleep for the next 48 hours, is a difficult pill to swallow.

But, when she woke up the next morning, her mood had changed.

She was ready to go and ready to tackle the day ahead of her.

“I just don’t like giving up,” she says.

“I don’t have any want to be upset. It’s all positive energy. It’s something I want to conquer and I already have appreciation for life that I wouldn’t otherwise have.”

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Before having cancer, I thought people who were sick were weak, but people who are sick are really strong.

” — Madison Egli

Her mother’s not sure where that strength comes from, but she’s happy her daughter has it.

“She tries to be stoic, toic, just so no

one worries about her,” Cynthia says.

“I’d love to think it was her father and I, but I have no idea,” h she says.

“I always tell her he it can’t happen if you can’t think thin it.

“There are two kkinds of people in life when you go to running that marathon — those who w think they can and those who tthink they can’t.

“As soon as yyou think yyou can’t,, you’re not going to be able to.”

That positivity iss how they’re going to approach the t rest of Madison’s journey. Whatever happens, they’ll tackle it as a family — and they’ll get through it.

“I will not let her think negatively,” Cynthia says.

“You can’t.”

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Buffalo Bills’ unrelenting misery continues

M

Y HEART GOES out to the people of Buffalo.

In a city so often blanketed by doom and gloom, this week is one of its darkest to date.

Ralph Wilson Jr., founding owner of the city’s beloved Bills, died on Tuesday and Jim Kelly, the best quarterback in the beleaguered team’s history, is fighting an aggressive form of oral cancer, one that has already cost him teeth and part of his jaw.

Kelly, who led the Bills to four straight Super Bowl losses in the early 1990s, learned earlier this month that cancerous cells, which doctors removed from his jaw in June, have returned.

He will soon begin chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

In the grand scheme of things, it can be argued poor socio-economic conditions and struggling industry are more important than the fate of two football figures.

And that might be true.

But, if you’ve ever been to Buffalo, you’d know the Bills are part of the city’s identity — and what happens to the franchise and its heroes matters to the people of western New York.

The team seems to mirror the

MARTY HASTINGS The Tattle of Hastings city. No matter how much punishment it takes, it just won’t stay down. And hope — inevitably false hope — springs eternal.

Each season, fans are lulled into believing that yes, perhaps this is the year.

It never is the year.

Wilson, who wanted more than anything to bring a championship to Buffalo’s fans, vowed the Bills would never move while he was still alive.

His death — he passed away at the age of 95 at his home in Michigan — opens the doors to more questions about the team’s relocation.

It would be devastating if the Bills left Buffalo. I grew up loving the Bills. I still love the Bills. I idolized Kelly. He made appearances in

about 75 per cent of my elementaryschool essays.

My mom and I walked past a Jim Kelly jersey in Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham in 1996. I begged her to buy it, but she said it just wasn’t in the budget.

One month later, on my birthday, my now-departed mother asked me to go fold clothes in the laundry room.

There it was — no. 12 in red, white and blue, hanging above the washing machine. I still wear it.

I could recount dozens of Bills memories. Some of the best moments I’ve had with my father resulted from trips to my football mecca — Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Admittedly, reminiscing about the ill-fated franchise conjures more feelings of anger, anguish and misery than anything else, but the memories are vivid. They are meaningful.

The Bills do enough to make you Billieve — and then they crush you.

They annihilate you.

These are just the recollections of a guy who grew up in White Rock, across the continent from upstate New York.

I can’t even begin to imagine what the exodus of the team from Buffalo would mean for

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Games 3 and 4 will be played at Beaver Valley Arena on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, respectively.

The Storm’s only hiccups in the first three rounds came in the opening tilts of their series with Sicamous and Osoyoos.

Bouncing back from those defeats with four straight victories is a sign of the team’s character, Patterson said.

“They don’t get too high and they don’t get too low,” he said.

“After Game 1, when we lost to Sicamous, no one was panicking.

“We got humiliated in our own rink by Osoyoos — no one panicked. The boys came back strong and hard and buckled down for four straight.

“Even when times are tough, they don’t get rattled.”

Kamloops has never won a KIJHL title, losing in the final

under Patterson in 2008 and 2009.

Owner Barry Dewar will be hoping 2014 is a year of firsts, with the Storm having won their first regular-season title since the junior B franchise arrived in the Tournament Capital in 2006.

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Winning at provincials means a berth in the Western Canadian championship, the Keystone Cup, held in Abbotsford from

RiverDogs return to diamond today Baseball season has arrived for the Kamloops Players Bench RiverDogs.

The midget AAA squad is set to open its 15th season today (March 27), playing host to the Best of the West baseball tournament.

Eleven teams are in the Tournament Capital

for the wood-bat tourney.

The RiverDogs, in their first game, will play today against the Okotoks Dawgs White, with first pitch set for 4:15 p.m. on the Canada Games Field.

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Playoff action will be held on Sunday, March 30.

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“The fans that come are great,” said Dewar, noting this season’s edition of the Storm is the best he’s ever had. “There’s just not enough of them.”

Patterson would love to see the rink rocking this weekend.

“I don’t care how strong you think you are mentally, when that crowd is ripping and roaring and there’s a momentum swing

and you can feel it tightening up around your neck, it’s a great feeling to have on your side,” he said.

“Anyone who remembers the Blazers’ game against Portland [Game 6 of the WHL’s Western Conference semifinal in 2012] a couple years ago, 50 per cent of that was from the fans and the atmosphere choked the life out of Portland.

“We’ve got 18 local kids out of 23 on our team. They’re homegrown and raised and it would mean the world for them to see a full house.”

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Kamloops Symphony Orchestra at TRU Saturday A trio of city musicians will be the focus of A Perfect Blend, the next concert by the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series.

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Earth Day is an annual global event promoted by the Wold Wildlife Fund to encourage people to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics.

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Fefe Dobson coming to Cactus Jack’s

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Devon Coyote Band to open at ISC for Thorogood The Devon Coyote Band will open for George Thorogood and the Destroyers when they play Interior Savings Centre on Thursday, May 1.

Fronted by Devon Bjarnason, with D’Arcy Booth on bass and Dylan Ranney on

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STAFF REPORTER dale@kamloopsthisweek.com.

Brandon Peters had his eye set on an acting career when he attended a youth conference in Kamloops.

Local hip-hop artist Elijah Jules and some of his friends were performing “and I saw how much the kids loved them and, after that, I got into music,” he said.

“It all started in Kamloops.”

Acting still was important — he appeared in Breaking Dawn Part Two, one of the movies in the Twilight series, and has a role in The 100, a post-apocalypse series on the CW television network.

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It’s music that will bring him back to Kamloops this month, however, as he appears at Jules’ Black-out Birthday concert at the Sports Central Lounge, 1430 Summit Dr., on Friday, March 28.

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led to “my buzz kind of growing since then” in the hip-hop community.

His agent got him the role in the Twilight series and the acting has moved on since then.

Peters described his sound as Drake meets Bruno Mars and said he writes all his own material.

He performs mainly on the Coast but has had gigs throughout the Interior, as well.

Tickets for the show — it marks Jules’ birthday — are $15 at the door, $12 with a donation to Kamloops Food Bank and $10 in advance from the venue.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Party musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kid Mac is coming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and people in Sun Peaks better be ready to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;get sweatyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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WHEN: Saturday, March 29. Doors Kid Mac doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the labels open at 9 p.m. that have been put on his music.

WHERE: The Club, 1280 Alpine Rd. in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been described as a fusion Sun Peaks between electronic-dance music and HOW MUCH: $10 per person hip-hop,â&#x20AC;? he told KTW. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call The â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to just call it party music.â&#x20AC;?

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The 30-year-old from Sydney, Having recently wrapped up a Australia, will be playing at The Club performance at SXSW in Austin, in Sun Peaks on Saturday, March 29.

Tex., Kid Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brief tour of Western And, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the large number Canada includes stops in Golden, of Aussie employees at the mountain Jasper, Lethbridge and Revelstoke resort wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a factor in Kid Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead of this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show in Sun decision to play there.

He said he was approached by fel- Peaks.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slated to culminate with a low Australians last year while touring with well-known American rapper performance at Tommy Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Mickey Avalon.

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Sa-Hali students travel for volunteer trip of a lifetime

Twelve Sa-Hali secondary students travelled together this month on a volunteer trip to Guatemala. Back row, from left: Arjun Dhaliwal, Keegan Marchand, Robyn MacDonald, Rachel Frymire, Danielle Belliveau, Rob Leggett, Cole Hooper. Front row, from left: Erin Flanagan, Jalees Jaswal, Sarah Hall, Shelby Kieper, Aidan McGeough.

Multicultural banquet to raise money for Red Cross Take a trip around the world with the annual Red Cross Banquet on Saturday, March 29.

The Kamloops Multicultural Society is hosting the annual fundraiser event at the North Shore Communty Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. that includes ethnic food and entertainment.

Society members entertain guests with dances and music from

various member groups.

Money is raised for the Canadian Red Cross in support of needs arising around the world.

Money has gone to earthquake relief in Haiti, flood relief in Pakistan and to the Filipinos after Typhoon Haiyan struck in November.

Tickets for the event are available from Kamloops Multicultural Society members or at the door.

Silver & Gold

A group of Sa-Hali secondary students travelled to Guatemala this month, the third time the school worked with Kamloops-based Developing World Connections.

Twelve students and two leaders went to volunteer in San Miguel Duenas, an agricultural town of 12,000 in Guatemala. The group stayed in the nearby city of Antigua.

One student, Erin Flanagan, said the opportunity was well-known at the school due to the two previous trips. Student groups attend every other year.

“The trip has been around for a few years. I’ve heard about it from friends who’ve gone. It was one of the best experiences of their lives,” Flanagan said.

Students raised money in part by creating and selling tie-dye T-shirts. There were also been community and business sponsors.

“It’s not exactly a vacation,” she said. “It’s a volunteer trip . . . We take a lot of things for granted.”

Leader Joanne Simpson, a counsellor at the school, said students worked with an American non-governmental organization, Open Windows Foundation, that helps children in the community through a library and computer centre.

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FAITH

Witnessing to faith in a pluralistic society

I

N THE BIBLE, the general understanding of “witnessing” is construed as suffering martyrdom while proclaiming the good news.

Matthew 28:18-20 is popularly known as the Great Commission, a command given by Jesus to his apostles to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the triune God. “Commission” by itself means a responsibility and the authority to carry the same out Therefore, witnessing or proclaiming is not an option, but an obligation to the one who has entrusted God’s people with the task of establishing His kingdom on Earth.

It challenges them to witness effectively in a pluralistic society and the possible ways of coping with it. Therefore, it is important to understand what pluralism is.

In social sciences,

NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH pluralism is a framework of interaction in which groups show sufficient respect and tolerance of each other that they fruitfully co-exist without conflict or assimilation.

Arguably, pluralism is one of the most important features of modern societies and groups and may be the key factor for progress in scientific, societal and economic developments.

Religious pluralism is a belief that neutralizes religious differences and denominational conflicts within religions.

For most religious traditions, religious plural-

ism is essentially based on a non-literal view of one’s religious tradition, hence allowing respect to be engendered between traditions, especially on core principles rather than marginal issues.

It is perhaps summarized as an attitude that rejects focus on immaterial differences and gives respect to beliefs held in common.

It is alleged that, because we live in a pluralistic society, we have no moral right to try to change a person’s beliefs.

It is often said we should pursue dialogues in a multi-faith context on the assumption all beliefs are equally valid.

The primary barrier for the gospel in a variety of settings is ideologically driven pluralism.

This does not extol the virtue of understanding and appreciating cultural differences.

Virtually everyone agrees on that.

Pluralism holds that

distinct cultural beliefs are true for that culture, but not for cultures that operate out of a different paradigm.

Pluralists say truth is a social construct. It is created through social consensus and tradition, not discovered in reality that exists independent of our beliefs.

Therefore, it is the height of arrogance to try to convert someone from other paradigm to Christianity (or to some other tradition).

That’s what most people mean when they say Christianity is intolerant.

But, what does this analysis mean for the Christian witness to a secular culture?

There are certain principles to deal with this challenge.

First, most peoples’ thoughts about world’s religions are shaped by their cultural and political legacy than by prepositional or doctrinal contents.

With this in mind, Christians should not try to defend the indefensible.

The only association many primal cultures have had with Christianity has been when it was used as a tool of exploitation and domination.

In colonial countries, Christianity used to be looked upon as foreign, Western or as some form of slavery.

Therefore, we need to distinguish between what the Christian message is and how it has been abused.

Second, the rise of pluralism requires us to be more sensitive to the role culture plays in identity and spiritual beliefs.

This might mean looking for opportunities to meet people in places where they are comfortable, even if we aren’t.

This facet of pluralism, which espouses salvation of all humanity, is called universalism.

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If universalism is true, it really doesn’t matter what a person believes or what he does with his life.

Universalism trivializes the meaning of divine love because if there is no judgment — no ultimate accountability for our lives — the choices we make in life are of no final consequence.

In the New Testament, a passage in Acts 4:12 declares the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and denies the possibility of salvation apart from faith in him.

While acknowledging the challenges involved in being witnesses for Christ in a pluralistic society, I believe pluralism also affords opportunities to keep witnessing.

One such opportunity comes in the form of the Universal Declarations of Human Rights.

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This right includes the freedom to change one’s religion and the freedom to manifest one’s belief in teaching, practising, worship and observance.

Article 19 guarantees the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

This right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media, regardless of frontiers.

With such legal sanctions, it is surprising to see the negative reactions elicited over issues of conversions.

Though it is a voluntary choice as opposed to an imposition, through our word and action we should be able to bring the listener to a point where he is able to make the most important decision of his life.

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AUTO MARKET

Little Evoque has all Range Rover’s big traits

By Jim Robinson

The Range Rover Evoque (Five-door Dynamic model shown) with standard Active Driveline system and active differentials with torque vectoring is now standard for 2014.

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HEN Land Rover showed the LRX Concept in 2008 at the auto show in Detroit, I didn’t take it seriously.

The increasing specter of the impending auto sector/economic meltdown was felt and discussed by almost everyone on the floor of Detroit’s Cobo Hall that year. “Nice looking but we’ll never see it” was what I was hearing back then in Detroit about the LRX. It seemed to go against everything Land Rover stood for such as body-on-frame construction, true fourwheel as opposed to allwheel-drive and a stout, big torque engine.

I was wrong.

The doors at the Detroit show were barely closed before Range Rover got a reputed 20,000 hand raisers for the CUV that would be labelled the Evoque.

Such was its impact, and popularity, that it was named as the North American Truck of the Year in Detroit in 2012.

Chief designer Gerry McGovern gave it a cheeky, impudent look with a roofline looking like a backward baseball cap.

Inside, the Evoque was liberally laced with supple leathers and a host of Jaguar/Land Rover styling clues such as the unique hockey puck shifter that rises from the centre console at start up.

The Evoque was also a case of being in the right place at the right time.

You don’t have to look very far to see automakers falling over themselves to put luxury, compact crossovers on the market.

Range Rover also cleverly offers the Evoque in a five-door or a three-door coupe format.

The five-door comes in six trim levels from $47,695 to $61,295 while the coupe has

four trim levels from $53,295 to $62,395.

Tested here is the five-door Dynamic model starting at $60,895 with options like metallic red paint, heated rear seats, and 19-inch Sparkle Finish wheels for a total of $67,020 not including a $1,470 shipping fee.

I have to give a lot of credit to Tata, which now owns Jaguar/Land Rover. As other journalists have noted, they got on with making trucks for the Asian market and left the people at Jaguar and Land Rover pretty much alone to do what they do best — produce world-class prestige vehciles.

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lenging that a cottage country laneway, it is more than capable of doing what Range Rover is known for — conquering any kind of terrain.

For instance, it can wade across a river with a depth of up to 500 mm (19.7 in) with an approach angle of 25 degrees and departure angle of 33 degrees.

What that means to you is Evoque can make it over boulders if necessary.

All this can be selected by a simple rocker switch setup on the centre console using icons marked with normal, snow and mud, rocky terrain and desert.

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Confessions of a Curber It’s only been a month, but I can see myself selling cars for a long, long time. I feel like a new man.

One evening, I was in line at the superstore.

An elderly gentleman saw my shopping cart.

I had a new digital tire gauge that I was going to give to my next buyer.

Turns out he was looking for a used car as he’d recently given his car to his grandson.

He just needed something basic.

“This is your lucky day!” I told him.

The old fellow was around my father-in-law’s age – close to 80. He walked with a cane and had two ear pieces. I was practically shouting to him. What an easy sale.

I decided to give him a ride and show him the car. He went on to tell me about his young granddaughter, too.

At any rate, we got to the car – it was a base model with an automatic transmission. “It’s perfect for you, sir!” I exclaimed.

He got in and sat at the wheel. His face lit up right away. I could tell that he’d been a car enthusiast in his younger days. “Where’d you get this car, son?” he asked me.

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“Somewhere along the line, the rebuilt status was dropped.”

just can’t keep it anymore,” I lied.

In reality, I imported the car from Washington.

It came with documents that mentioned New York State. The title was clean, so I assumed it was in good condition.

I priced the vehicle quite high – well over its value. But he didn’t know, and he didn’t ask any more questions. I told him I had another buyer interested (another lie), and that he had to make a decision right away.

With no hesitation, he got a bank draft and I gave him the keys. Like I promised, I threw in the new tire gauge. Marty gave me a wink and slowly drove off.

Another foolish customer, I thought. No history report to keep me on my toes. And worse, he needs to get it inspected, registered and insured within 30 days - I didn’t bother. I just got my buddy in Bellingham to help me get it across.

That evening, I took out the papers I’d received with the car. I decided to go over them more thoroughly. I guess I was a bit bored.

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AUTO MARKET

Rover’s ‘Britishness’ makes it nice to drive X From B6

Top speed is electronically limited to 217 km/h (135 mph) with a 0-100 km acceleration time of 7.6 seconds.

Fuel consumption for the five-door and three-door coupe is 9.9/6.6/8.4L/100 km (29/43/34 mpg) city/ highway/combined.

How they fit the engine, trans and differentials within a 2,600 mm (104.8 in) wheelbase is beyond me, but kudos to the engineers for making all this happen.

In operation, the nine-speed is more like a CVT in that you don’t feel any gear changing at all. But unlike a CVT, there is none of the dreading rubberbanding feeling.

The real test of the Evoque’s Range Roverness came in my driveway.

After a hard, hard winter, snow banks between driveways on my street were five-feet high. With two cars in the garage and often two more outside, making room for family members to get in and out was sometimes a challenge.

It meant driving the Evoque up and into the snow wall to make room for passage.

Ergo, the only thing to do was put the selector on snow and trust the Evoque and a set a good snow tires to do the rest which proved to be a simple as backing up a metre or so and them steering up with no drama.

The 2015 Evoque clearly stands out in the increasing crowded premium compact CUV segment with all the attributes one expects but with one touch of uniqueness.

It’s the “Britishness” that somehow makes it a treat to be in and drive.

That’s not an option, but heritage which, to me, means a lot.

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Excludes other GM vehicles. †† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Sierra with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. + Whichever comes first. See dealer for conditions and limited warranty details. ‡ 0% for 36 month lease available on all 2014 Sierra 1500 Regular/Double/Crew Cabs. Sample lease payments based on 36-month lease of 2014 Sierra Double Cab 4x4 1SA + G80 + B30 on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/ trade. Example: Sierra Double Cab 4x4 1SA + G80 + B30 including Freight and Air Tax is $30,488 at 0% APR, $1,075 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payment is $139 for 36 months. Total obligation is $11,951, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,538. 0%/0.9% Lease APR available for 48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Terrain FWD 3SA/2014 Acadia FWD 3SA, O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ¥¥ 0% Purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 48 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sierra 1500. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $208 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. ¥ $4,250 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers of 2014 Sierra 1500 Double 4x4 1SA, and is applicable to retail customers only. $500 package credits for non-PDU models. Other credits available on select Sierra models. Offer ends March 31, 2014. ‡‡ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, Avalanche, GMC Sierra or 2014 MY Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra or 2015 MY Chevrolet Silverado HD or GMC Sierra HD delivered in Canada between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ^^ The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ‡* Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Comparison based on 2013 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ¹ Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014 will receive one 40¢ savings per litre fuel card (fuel savings card) upon payment of an additional $.01. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Fuel savings card valid for 800 litres of fuel purchased from participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash except where required by law. GM is not responsible for cards that are lost, stolen or damaged. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. To protect your card balance, register online at www.petro-canada.ca/preferred today.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ±Based on Natural Resources Canada city and highway ratings for Ford models, 1995 through 2014. Actual results may vary. ‡Offer only available at participating Ford dealers with the purchase or lease of a new 2014 Fiesta, Focus, CMAX Hybrid, Fusion Hybrid (up to 1,000 litres); Fusion, Mustang, Taurus, Escape (up to 1,500 litres); and Flex, Explorer, Edge, Expedition (up to 2,000 litres) – all diesel models are excluded. $0.95 price lock (“Price Lock”) amount may only be redeemed for regular grade fuel at participating Esso gas stations and applies when regular grade fuel is priced between $1.15 and $1.50 per litre at the participating Esso gas station where the redemption takes place. Where regular grade fuel is priced above $1.50 per litre, customer will receive a $0.55 per litre discount off of the regular grade fuel price, and where regular grade fuel is priced below $1.15, customer will receive a $0.20 discount off of the regular grade fuel price. See dealer for Extra Grade and Premium Grade fuel discount structure and for full offer details. †Until April 30, 2014, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Edge models for up to 48 months, Taurus and Escape models for up to 60 months, and Ford Focus (excluding BEV) and Fiesta models for up to 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/60/72 months, monthly payment is $520.83/ $416.66/ $347.22, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. *Purchase a new 2014 Fiesta S Sedan/2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Fusion S/2014 Escape S FWD 2.5L for $13,198/$14,948/$23,499/$25,499 after Manufacturer Rebate of $2,500/$2,500/$0/$500 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted.

Offers include freight and air tax of $1,565/$1,665/$1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until April 30, 2014, receive 0.99%/0.99%/2.99%/2.49% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 Fiesta S Sedan/2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Fusion S/2014 Escape S FWD 2.5L for a maximum of 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Purchase financing monthly payment is $163/$184/$310/$331 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $75/$85/$143/$153 with a down payment of $0. Cost of borrowing is $468.03/$530.09/$2,574.05/$2,313.14 or APR of 0.99%/0.99%/2.99%/2.49% and total to be repaid is $13,666.03/$15,478.09/$26,073.05/$27,812.14. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $2,500/$2,500/$0/$500 and freight and air tax of $1,565/$1,665/$1,665/$1,715 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.4L/100km (38MPG) City, 5.2L/100km (54MPG) Hwy]/2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed SST transmission: [9.2L/100km (31MPG) City, 5.8L/100km (49MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡‡Claim: The 2014 Ford Fiesta, the 1.0L EcoBoost engine, has best-in-class highway fuel consumption. Estimated fuel consumption using Environment Canada approved test methods, 2014 Ford Fiesta with 1.0L EcoBoost engine. Class is Subcompact Car versus 2013 competitors. Subcompact Car class and competitor data based on 2013 NRCan Vehicle Class ratings and classifications for subcompact cars with regular gasoline. †††Claim based on analysis by Ford of Polk global new registration for CY2012 for a single nameplate which excludes rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions. ††Based on 2007 - 2013 R. L. Polk vehicle registrations data for Canada in the Large Premium Utility, Large Traditional Utility, Large Utility, Medium Premium Utility, Medium Utility, Small Premium Utility, and Small Utility segments. ^Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible with SYNC® – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Certain MyFord Touch™ functions require compatible mobile devices. Some functions are not available while driving. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so and in compliance with applicable laws. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ^^ Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ©2014 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2014 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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AUTO MARKET S-curves, a smooth weekend coastal cruiser or the vehicle that speed-hungry racing champions aspire to, MX-5 Miata exudes driving with emotion.

The New York International Auto Show opens to the public on April 18.

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s newest blimp took to the skies March 17 for its maiden flight.

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/ GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ‡Offer valid from March 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014 (the “Program Period”). Receive CAD$1,000 towards select Ford Custom truck accessories, excluding factory-installed accessories/options (“Accessory/ies”), with the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford F-150 (excluding Raptor) or Super Duty (excluding Chassis Cabs) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer is subject to vehicle and Accessory availability. Offer is not redeemable for cash and can only be applied towards eligible Accessories. Any unused portions of the Offer are forfeited. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. *Purchase a new 2014 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2014 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $30,999/$33,299 after Manufacturer Rebate of $8,250 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,765 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.

Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until April 30, 2014, receive 4.49% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2014 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Purchase financing monthly payment is $492/$528 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $227/$244 with a down payment of $0. Cost of borrowing is $4,420.43/$4,748.41 or APR of 4.49% and total to be repaid is $35,419.43/$38,047.41. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $8,250 and freight and air tax of $1,765 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. **Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 F-150 4x4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. ‡‡F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 48 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales reports, up to December 2013. †††Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible with SYNC® – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Certain MyFord Touch™ functions require compatible mobile devices. Some functions are not available while driving. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so and in compliance with applicable laws. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ©2014 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2014 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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AUTO MARKET

New Goodyear blimp takes first flight after a formal christening ceremony this summer.

The blimp is an all-new, state-of-the-art version that is larger, faster and more maneuverable than previous models.

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Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

GM expands Ecotec family with new engines

A new generation of Ecotec smalldisplacement engines will streamline General Motors’ global powertrain portfolio.

Their modular architecture broadens its adaptability to global markets and reduces manufacturing complexity while offering customers leading-edge efficiency, refinement and durability.

The new engines were developed for GM’s global vehicle portfolio and will power many of the company’s highest-volume small cars and compact crossovers including the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze specifically tailored for China, which launches in 2014 as a 2015 model.

The new Ecotec portfolio will include 11 engines, with three- and four-cylinder variants ranging from 1.0-litre to 1.5-lites including turbocharged versions –

and power ratings ranging from 75 to 165 hp and torque from 70 to 184 lb/ft.

The first production applications include a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder for the Opel ADAM in Europe, and 1.4L turbocharged and 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines for the 2015 next-generation Chevrolet Cruze in China.

The turbocharged variants enable the engines to deliver the power and torque of larger-displacement engines with the efficiency of smaller engines.

For example, the turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder used in the Opel ADAM makes as much power as the naturally aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder it replaces with an estimated 20 per cent improvement in efficiency.

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until March 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and predelivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $87 with $900 cash back applied as a down payment. Total Lease obligation is $11,340. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE 6M. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Up to $900 Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Corolla models. Stackable cash back on 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual is $900. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $32,965 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,720. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. †††Up to $1000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tacoma models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic is $1,000. 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-A MSRP is $36,640 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‡Lease example: 1.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $175 with $4,000 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $24,940. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.15. Applicable taxes are extra.

Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‡‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tundra. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡‡Up to $4000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tundra models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L 4x4 Automatic is $4000. Stackable Cash Back offers may be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by March 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡‡‡‡Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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1Finance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash and 1% Rate Reduction are available to eligible customers on the retail purchase/lease of select 2014 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models at participating dealers from March 1 to 31, 2014 inclusive. Finance Pull-Ahead Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. 1% Rate Reduction applies on approved credit to most qualifying subvented financing transactions through RBC, TD Auto Finance and Scotiabank. 1% Rate Reduction cannot be used to reduce the final interest rate below 0%. Eligible customers include all original and current owners of select Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or Fiat models with an eligible standard/subvented finance or lease contract maturing between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016. Trade-in not required. See dealer for complete details and exclusions. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. �Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Vehicle Registration data for 2013 Calendar Year for all Retail vehicles sold in the province of British Columbia. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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New Porsche models launch this summer Porsche is extending the GTS principle to the Boxster and Cayman for the first time.

Featuring specially-tuned engines with increased power and standard PASM chassis, the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS stand as the most powerful and fastest iteration of these midengine sports models from Porsche.

The new models will be launched in Canada this summer with Boxster GTS pricing starting at $83,900 and $85,900 for the Cayman GTS.

The six-cylinder boxer engines fitted are based on the 3.4-litre units from the Boxster S and Cayman S. Thanks to fine-tuning they deliver an additional 15 hp: the Boxster GTS now has an output of 330 hp, while the Cayman GTS delivers 340 hp.

Additionally, the Sport Chrono package is standard.

In conjunction with the optional Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) gearbox and Sport Plus mode, this translates into sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds for the Boxster GTS, with

the Cayman GTS a tenth of a second faster.

The Boxster GTS’s top speed with the manual sixspeed transmission is 281 km/h – the first of the new premium roadsters to top the 280 km/h mark.

At 285 km/h the Cayman GTS is even faster. The models are the first mid-engine two- seaters from Porsche to be certified according to the Euro 6 standard, and with this measuring method they achieve an overall fuel consumption with PDK of 8.2L/100 km (9.0 l/100 km with manual transmission).

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013/2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by March 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. &Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on financing offers on new 2013/2014 models. Financing for 84 months example: 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E)/2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) with a purchase price of $26,302/$17,502/$24,782 (including $1,485/$1,485/$1,665 freight/PDI) financed at 0%/0%/1.49% for 84-month period with $0 down payment equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $105/$76/$96 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $145/$96/$143. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$1,321.94 and there is a total obligation of $26,302/$17,502/$26,104.Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Optima LX AT (OP742E)/2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551E) shown is $1,280/$640/$1,504 (a $40/$20/$47 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time offer. See retailer for complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark of Kia Canada Inc. 0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013/2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. †Offer available on the retail purchase/lease of 2013/2014 Sportage and 2014 Sorento AWD models from participating retailers between March 1 – 31, 2014. $750 Credit will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price before taxes. See your retailer for complete details. 6Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748E)/2014 Sportage SX AT Luxury AWD (SP759E) is $26,395/$34,795/$38,295. ÇHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Optima 2.4L GDI (A/T)/2014 Sportage 2.4L 4-cyl (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. °The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 2014 Top Safety Pick – U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2014. U.S. model tested. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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Bonaparte Indian Band Community Health Representative

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The Community Health Representative provides community support to plan, promote and implement health care services and health care programs that address the health needs of the community. The primary purpose is to provide direction and support to individuals and families in need.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: • Provide confidential referral and support to individuals and families • Promote health awareness in the community • Create and facilitate cultural activities that foster positive self-identity • Assist with, and plan, community events • Assist /Support home support services provided by Home Care Nurse and Community Health Nurse • Assist with parenting programming • Serve as mentor/liaison for individuals and families • Write grant proposals and submit reports (i.e. Community Work Load Information System) • Report to Health Director

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Help Wanted

Unifab Industries located in Grand Forks, BC, is actively hiring qualified Fabricators and Welder/Fitters.

Competitive wages and benefits. Excellent place to raise a family and just two hours southeast of Kelowna.

(Fax)250-442-8356 or email rob@unifab.ca

FOODSAFE COURSE

by Certified Instructor

Unifab Industries located in Grand Forks, BC, is actively hiring qualified Afternoon Shift Supervisor, CWB Supervisor Ticket an asset.

Competitive wages and benefits. Excellent place to raise a family and just two hours southeast of Kelowna.

(Fax)250-442-8356 or email rob@unifab.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

April 12th & 29th May 10th & 27th 8:30am-4:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses.

Next C.O.R.E. April 19th & 20th Saturday & Sunday. P.A.L. Saturday March 29th.

Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

PAL & CORE Courses week days and/or weekends. www.pal-core-ed.com or Call George 852-0595 / 778-4703030 Visa or debit accepted

Help Wanted

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries.

Call 250-374-0462 for more information.

Warehouse positions available for on call work.

Must be in good physical condition and able to lift up to 100 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 110 cases (up to 18 kg) per hour. Applicants with warehouse experience or level 2 first aid preferred. Rate of pay up to $17.72 per hour. Criminal record check required. Apply in person with 2 pieces of ID at Kamloops Liquor Distribution Warehouse - 9881 Dallas Dr.

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â&#x20AC;˘ ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS â&#x20AC;˘ FLAT ROOFERS

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Kamloops terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/ training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We require long and short haul US capable drivers. We are an Okanagan based company with dedicated suppliers and customers and require drivers to fill their orders. Our short haul drivers primarily service the US northwestern with dedicated runs available and are home regularly, our long hauls drivers service the southwestern US and are home on a weekly basis for resets. We offer: Dedicated Tractors, US Medical Coverage, Company Cell phones, Direct deposit pay with no holdbacks. Dedicated lanes.

Rider Policy. All we need from you is US capabilities, border crossing experience and a professional attitude, Class 1 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a clean abstract and are physically fit. Please fax or email your resume and abstract with US drivers in subject line to 250-546-0600 or email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phones calls or walk inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s please.

Career Opportunities

WANTED

Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities.

Top Wages & BeneďŹ ts.

Relocation costs paid to qualiďŹ ed applicants.

E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181 EI CLAIM denied? Need help?

22yrs exp as EI officer. Will prepare, present, reconsiderations & appeals. Call me before requesting reconsideration. Bernie Hughes 1-877581-1122.

Farm Hand wanted. Irrigation, fencing, stock work. Good wages start mid April call (250) 579-8913

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries.

Vehicle is required.

For more information please call the Circulation Department at

250-374-0462

LifeLabsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kamloops: hiring for Medical Lab Assistants.

Duties: reception, computer entry, venipuncture, ECGs, micro collection, pediatric collection, Holter Monitors, serum separation, medical drug screens, report delivery.

Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: recent completion of a recognized MLA program, or recent exp.

Excellent venipuncture/customer service/communication/organizational skills.

Must type 40+wpm. If interested, please apply at www.lifelabs.com.

LOGAN LAKE

Kamloops This Week is looking for door-to-door carriers in your area.

3 days per week Tuesday, Thursday& Friday.

Please call 250-374-0462 for more info.

Career Opportunities

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Haircare Professionals

Employment

Employment

Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Work Wanted

Experienced full or part time receptionist for busy downtown dental office. Reply by mail to Dr. RE Hallett Suite 101, 629 Lansdowne, Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y6

J. WALSH & SONS 6429894

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits.

Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN. Renovations, additions, roofing, drywall, siding, painting.

250-374-2774.

Experienced medical office assistant required for busy medical office. Apply with resume to rmpmdb1@gmail.com Optometristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office requires experienced optician, replies eyemail@shaw.ca

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required.

Excellent communication skills, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle are necessary.

If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Teachers PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

Haircare Professionals

HELP WANTED

Experienced Hair Stylist (5+ Years) with clientele required for Full Service, North Shore Salon. â&#x20AC;˘ 50% Commission/Min Wage Backup â&#x20AC;˘ Retail Sales Commission. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent BeneďŹ ts Package â&#x20AC;˘ Financial Support for Professional Development â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Consecutive Days Off â&#x20AC;˘ Beautiful Work Environment

â&#x20AC;˘ WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST. â&#x20AC;˘ WE ARE READY TO HIRE 2 FULL TIME TRADES PEOPLE. Willing to pay premium wages, top benefits in industry.

Help Wanted

Sushi Royal Tokyo

PLUMBER With gas ticket, sheet metal furnace install experience.

REFRIGERATION HVAC MECHANIC Lots of service experience.

Must be top of your ďŹ eld.

Call Susan today for a FREE assessment!

(250) 372-5429 kamloops@310jobs.ca academyoďŹ&#x201A;earning.com

1-800-222-TIPS Services

Alternative Health

3 positions: Picker/Boom Truck Operator, Winch & Bed Truck Operators needed. Generous signing bonus to right applicants.

Valiant Oilfield Hauling is a family friendly business based in Fort St John. We are looking for a Certified Picker/Boom Truck Operator for a 40 ton Picker, an experienced Winch truck Operator and an experienced Lo-bed Truck Operator. We offer competitive Wages and great work environment. Send resume to office@valiant-hauling.com or call Jeremy at 1778-256-4258. Flexible work rotations a possibility. Serious applicants only.

Help Wanted 6426781

Mind Body Spirit Relax and unwind with a full body massage for appointment couples welcome (250) 682-1802

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Village of Cache Creek 250-457-6237

The Village of Cache Creek is accepting applications for the following seasonal aquatic positions: POSITION: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

HEAD LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR National Lifesaving Service, Royal Lifesaving Society of Canada Instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Red Cross Water Safety Instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards.

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Level Two.

WAGE: REQUIRED:

$20.32 Per Hour May to September

POSITION:

SENIOR LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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WAGE: REQUIRED:

$17.56 Per Hour May to September

POSITION:

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR

Requirements: $PNQMFUJPO PG 4FDPOEBSZ 4DIPPM Experience: .JOJNVN _ ZFBST Language: &OHMJTI

Phone:

250.374.8675

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Kamloops

100% Job Placement for Recent Graduates!

HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774

Title: Sushi Cook (NOC:6242) Location: 324 Victoria St, Kamloops BC, V2C 2A5 Wage: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour Number of Work Hours: 40 hours per week Number of Positions: 2 Duties:

NEW CAREER!

STARTING SOON!

Employment

APPLY PERSONALLY TO FRANK WALSH - 250.372.5115 Fax: 1.250.372-5711 OR CHECK US OUT AT: www.jwalshandsons.com

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

6429652

Health Care Assistant (HCA) Diploma

JOURNEYMAN or Apprentice Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic wanted in Golden, BC. This is for you if you are an outdoor enthusiast.

Position is full time evening shift 4:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Monday thru Friday. Rate of pay is competitive and will be negotiated based on experience. We invite you to become a member of our team. Please fax your resume and cover letter to 250-344-6622 or email manager@bnwcontracting.ca

For the right person Substantial signing bonus.

Please Call Amy or Gina at 250.376.0510 to set up an interview.

Help Wanted

Employment

$14.80 Per Hour May to September

POSITION:

LIFEGUARD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

is looking to expand its operation and requires new and pre-owned automotive Sales Consultants.

WAGE: REQUIRED:

Please email cover letter and resume to phil@kamloopsmazda.com www.kamloopsmazda.com

National Lifesaving Service, Red Cross Water Safety Instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

WAGE: REQUIRED:

Kamloops & Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 Mazda Dealership

No experience required. The company offers professional training program, excellent pay, commission, bonus plan, group insurance, demo package and unlimited income potential.

National Lifesaving Service, Red Cross Water Safety Instructorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Minimum 2 years Experience as Lifeguard.

National Lifesaving Service Award or Bronze Cross Award. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. $12.76 Per Hour May to September

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014 as follows: Copies of all current qualifications MUST be included with your application.

Mail or In Person:

Or Email: Or Fax:

Village of Cache Creek 1389 Quartz Road P.O. Box 7 Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0 admin@cachecreek.info 250-457-9192

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Services

Services

Services

Fitness/Exercise

PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YARD SERVICE

Stucco/Siding

WE will pay you to exercise!

call 250-374-0462

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to prune your fruit trees!

Licensed & Certified All Types of Yard Service!

250-572-0753

Legal Services

Look Out Landscaping.ca

Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

for a route near you!

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Pets & Livestock

TRI-CITY SPECIAL!

WEST End Cedars. Cedar maintenance,trimming, topping & removal. I do Fruit trees and gutters too. Lorne 574-5816

for only $46.81/week, we will place your classified ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949

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*some restrictions apply.

DEPARTMENT

374-0462

Twin box spring mattress like new $200 (250) 374-9213

YOU VANT A NEW CAR

$100 & Under

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Real Estate

PICKERING PLUMBING & HEATING INC New Home Construction & Custom Home Installations * Hot Water Tanks* * In ď&#x192;&#x;oor Heating* *Plumbing Renovations* Water Treatment & Much More

weekly

watch for it... every Friday in

CHECK OUT THE CLASSIFIEDS THEY HAVE BLOODY GOOD DEALS

Large cactus approx 7ft tall lots of branches very old $100 (250) 374-1040

Plumbing

Misc. Wanted

Misc. Wanted

Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

$200 & Under

Merchandise for Sale

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Electrical

CIRCULATION

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Only $120/month

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Stand up swivel 3spd 4ft indoor fan variable speed $15 (250) 372-2082 aft 5pm

PETS For Sale?

Run your 1x1 semi display classiďŹ ed in every issue of Kamloops This Week

Community Newspapers

$100 & Under Metal kitchen table w/4 chairs good cond $50 (250) 3748933

Animals sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;purebred stockâ&#x20AC;? must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

250-376-2689

when your pet is lost?

Livestock 1 Black Angus Bull, 1 York/Landrace X Boar & 1977 Ford 500 single axle grain Truck with a drill fill for sale.

(250)546-9766

Pets

Pruning, Aerating, Yard Clean-up, Power Raking, Mowing, Hauling, Irrigation Start Up and repairs.

WHERE DO YOU TURN

Merchandise for Sale

THURSDAY, March 27, 2014 v B17

KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

371-4949

Financial Services

Livestock

Livestock

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110 Financial Services

Financial Services

250-318-9061

SUNDANCE ELECTRIC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Licensed and Bonded Serving Kamloops Small Jobs & Silver Label on older Mobile Homes

374-7467

Call Gerry 250-574-4602

sundanceelectric.ca

Handypersons

Painting & Decorating

RICKSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMALL HAUL

JOHN FAVELL PAINTING

Interior and Exterior Residential and Commercial 10% of for seniors 3 room special walls only $359 250-571-7696 cell 250-554-9924 ofďŹ ce

For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent.

Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

6428590

KAMLOOPS BUSINESS DIRECTORY ONLY $7

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WE RE-LINE LEATHER JACKETS! $

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T: 778.470.0569 | ctilden@hotmail.co.uk 410 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC

Dutch Masters Painting

3

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(includes paint) Over 2000 colours

Exterior Painting Specialist

Call JeďŹ&#x20AC; - 250.320.9935

Falls Street Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Project management â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Garden features â&#x20AC;˘ Trim work & ď&#x192;&#x17E;ne cabinetry â&#x20AC;˘ Special Projects Doug Prentice â&#x20AC;˘ Call: 250.819.2228

doug@fallsstreet.ca www.fallsstreet.ca

Luigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SMALL

CONCRETE JOBS

BRICKS, BLOCKS, PAVERS, SIDEWALKS + PRUNING

FREE ESTIMATES

250.851.5079

556 Tranquille Rd. 250.376.0510 classicfx@telus.net

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pssst... Did you hear you can still buy Regal?

Shop my store at: www.cbuchanan.shopregal.ca or call Colleen at 250.828.1398 Order online before May 1st and receive a FREE gift!

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FALSETTA SHOE REPAIR 108 Vernon Ave, Kamloops NORTHSHORE

Across from Extra Foods, just down from McDonalds

REPAIRS TO SHOES, BOOTS, JACKETS, BAGS, SPORTS GEAR.

250-572-4632

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 778-281-0030

one week for FREE?

COLLECTOR looking to buy a coin collection. Also looking for coins, bars, medals, ingots from Royal Canadian Mint, Franklin Mint, US Mint & others. Todd 250-864-3521 I make house calls!

Call our Classified Department for details!

PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

Do you have an item for sale under $750?

Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for

250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply

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Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

Fertilizers Aged Cow Manure $30.00 pick up load Westsyde (250) 579-8913

Free Items Found: Camera on North Shore. Owner to describe.

250-554-7736.

Heavy Duty Machinery A STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

CHECK US OUT

ONLINE

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Desirable North Shore 55+ Senior build across to mall and all amenities. Secure 1 bed step in shower storage rm new paint in suite laundry and a/c $169,500 (250) 376-3324

For Sale By Owner

Misc. for Sale AB Circle Pro $50.00 and AB Doer Twist exercise machine $125.00 250-376-2827 Adjustable bed 37’ x 76’ with 2 adjustable & 2 massage motors $425 250 -579-9521 MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg.

1200sq/ft. 55+ Mobile Park.

322 Pluto Drive. Completely renovated in/out. 2bdrm, 2bth. New roof, siding, shed, deck plus many extras. 250554-5020/778-921-2592.

2bdrm condo 55+ Riverbend Manor, pet friendly. Upgraded easy reach cabinets in suite w/d $272,000 for more info 250-579-9644/778-470-8327

BY OWNER $40.00 Special!

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FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace.

Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge.

Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more information.

Asking $189,000.00

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

2bdrm apt Sahali close to TRU avail Apr 1st $890 to view 250-374-6781 2bdrm apt updated and spacious $850 a month + util avail now n/p, a/c laundry free parking close to bus route and shopping (250) 377-8304

Acacia Tower

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease

250-374-7455

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building.

Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310

NORTH SHORE

1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Clean quiet building.

Rents starting at $625 + utilities.

RIVIERA VILLA 1&2/BDRM Suites

Solid oak table $97, China Cabinet $119 Kitchen cabinet set $395 (250) 299-6477 WASHING machine Hot Point,com $375 250-374-1252

Dufferin Park Very well maintained 9yr old townhome 3bdrm 2bth + family rm C/A, F/P paving stone deck $334,900 (250) 319-6408

1/bdrm starting at $675/mth 2/bdrm starting at $800/mth Incl/heat, hot water. N/P. Senior oriented.

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

NEW HOMES ME ES OR READY FOR OCCUPANCY

Your Choice of a Crawlspace or basement.

Transportation

Bed & Breakfast

Rooms for Rent

Townhouses

Auto Financing

BC Best Buy Classified’s

DOWNTOWN Motel Kitchenette units $750-$950 per month util included.

TV and local telephone also included 250-372-7761

TOWNHOUSES

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Rentals

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $10 / ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

ONLINE

Rentals

Medical Supplies New Shoprider Scooters 889’s $250.off, 888’s $175.off, & Power Chairs $200.off website prices. www.okmobility.ca Kamloops: 250-377-3705 Kelowna: 250-764-7757 Vernon: 250-542-3745 or call TF 1-888-542-3745

CHECK US OUT

Rentals

250-554-7888

IN private home, pleasant surroundings fully furnished working male pref. near amenities behind sahali mall 10 min walk to TRU 374-0949 or 372-3339

Commercial/ Industrial

Male seeking roommate Westsyde Furn. Close to bus $550/mo util incl. 250-5798193 Cell 250-572-1048

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY

Suites, Lower 1BDRM Schubert Dr. np/ns, refs reqd. $850/mo incld utils +cable, shd w/d 250-554-7714

FOR LEASE £]£ääÊõ°vÌ°ÊUÊÓÊ >Þà Ó]ÇääÊõ°vÌ°ÊÊ«>Ûi`]Êvi Vi`]Ê } Ìi`ÊV « Õ `° ÎÓäÊõ°vÌ°Ê iâ> iÊ ÃÌ ÀiÊvÀ ÌÊ vwVi]ÊV i> Ê LÕ ` }° 1,600/MO + GST

1Bdrm suite Brock N/P N/S incl util $600/mth avail Apr 1st 250-554-9921/250-376-9048

CALL 250-376-8542/ 250-319-6054

Duplex / 4 Plex 3bdrms, 2baths. Newly reno’d. North/Shore. Av. Immed. $1,200/mo. 250-852-0638.

Newly renovated 4bdrm 2 1/2 bth North Shore fenced yrd, car port $1700 250-819-4063 N/Shore 3Bdrm newly renovated N/P avail Apr 15th $1200/mth 250-554-0525 Sahali 1/2 duplex 4bdrm 21/2bath 5 appl N/S N/P $1400+dd 250-319-2164 Sahali 4bdrm, 3bth, 5appl, garage w/opener $1500 250371-7014 or (250) 828-1913

Modular Homes Country setting 2bdrm w/yard and garden $900 +util Avail May 1st (250) 579-8913

Homes for Rent ApprovedFurnishedExec/Crew 5bdr 2ba W.End HOME n/s/p 2800.up 250-377-0377 lv msg Down Town renovated 2bdrm lrg liv rm, f/s, n/p, n/s, ref, $1200 (250) 828-0740 N.SHORE 5bdrm home, storage, garage, laundry. NS/NP $1700+Util call 250-320-9205

Rooms for Rent Brock, furnished, prv ent, cable, util, mature male preferred $375 (250) 376-2393

2bdrms N/Shore. A/C, 5-SS appl. Newly reno’d, util incl. $1,200. 250-554-4292.

April 1st. Newer 2bdrm on bus route, close to Brock Rec. Ctr. N/S/N/P. Pets negotiable. $1,050/mo. 250-376-2161.

Cumfy 1bdrm. Close to University, Hospital. Perfect for student or quiet person. Excellent Location. ns/np Call now (250) 299-6477 Daylight 2 bdrm Dallas area n/p, n/s, 5appl, util incl $1400 prefer senior (250) 574-3449 Downtown 2bdrm laundry,fenced yard,n/s/p $1050+ util avail Apr 1 250-320-9205

SALES OFFICE

7510 Dallas Drive, KAMLOOPS www.eaglehomes.ca 250-573-2278 TOLL FREE: 1-866-573-1288

NORTH SHORE *Bright, clean & Spacious 2&3 bedrooms *Big storage rooms *Laundry Facilities *Close to park, shopping & bus stop PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED

318-4321

lilacgardens1@gmail.com NO PETS

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

Want to Rent NEEDED early this summer: 2 BR Apt for semi handicapped couple and 1 small, very quiet dog. Reasonable rent please, preferably with utilities included. Must have an elevator for electric wheelchair. Two parking spots if at all possible. Must have walk in shower (250) 819-6105

Transportation

Antiques / Classics 1967 Ford Falcon Futura St.6 Auto 2dr all original runs good, $6000 obo (250) 376-5722

Cars - Domestic ‘07 Dodge Calibre, 4 door 72000km, a/c, silver, exc cond $8000obo 778-472-1981 1992 Buick Park Ave. 135,000kms. Clean, gd cond. $1,500/obo. 250-572-1962.

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2000 Toyota Camry XLE V6, leather, sun roof, loaded 198,000km 2nd owner gold in color new winters as well $5500 (778) 220-3190

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2008 Ford Taurus SEL Lded Exc Cond. V-6 ,Leather heated pwr seats, auto sunroof, dual temp controls, 4 summer and 4 winter tires all on rims. Asking $6000 OBO. 376-4466

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Legal Notices Gobox Storage will sell the goods of Jill Schweder to recover unpaid storage fees of $540.75 after April 9 2014 by internet auction 250 374 4646

Recreational/Sale ‘05, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6 winter pkg, fully loaded, $26,900. 250-376-1655 09Mallard Sport 24bh slp7 exc cond a/c, awning, oven, m/w + extras $14,000 250-571-7024

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If anyone from the estate of Margaret Miller and or additionally if there is anyone else who has interest in the property at #10 1720 Westsyde Rd. Could you please contact Barbra Webster Manager - Warren’s Mobile Home park (250) 376-0583 Looking for Michael Lawrence Martin dob November 29, 1955 in order to proceed with divorce from Suzie Wilds contact bratwilds@hotmail.com Notice to Creditors and Others Re: Estate of Dwayne Edwin Klassen Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Dwayne Edwin Klassen, formerly of #207 - 1730 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Margaret Graham, #207 1730 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3L6, on or before April 30, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Signed: Margaret Graham, Executor of the Estate of Dwayne Edwin Klassen

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THURSDAY, March 27, 2014 v B19

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Gordon John Olson.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Gordon John Olson, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 - 180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before April 21, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Signed: Charlotte Collins Executor of the Estate of Gordon John Olson Solicitor MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of Angela Rose Marra, deceased, formerly of 920 Desmond Street, Kamloops, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Angela Rose Marra, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at Morelli Chertkow LLP, 300 - 180 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 2E3, on or before April 21, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Solicitor MORELLI CHERTKOW LLP To: Mark Gauvin and/or Gauvin Holdings and/or M & D Logging In accordance with Section 3 of the Warehouse Lien Act, Robo Transport BC Ltd. Hereby gives notice that our company has a lien upon property stored in our facilities by You, for your account, or in which you claim an interest, amounting to the sum of $13,365.45 and is due and described as follows: Freight from Goldbridge to Quesnel to Kamloops - $6063.75 plus storage costs from Oct 15 April 15, 2014 in the amount of $7301.70. Storage costs will accumulate at $38.00 per day plus GST. The goods against which the lien of this company exists consists of one JD-853G Buncher complete with buncher head, SIN # WC853GX003017 received on Oct 15, 2013 at 462 Dene Drive, Kamloops, B.C. We hereby demand that the amount of $13,365.45 be paid in cash, or by money order or certified check on or before April 15, 2014 and notify you that unless said claim is paid within the herein specified time, the goods will be advertised for sale and sold.

The proceeds of such sale shall be applied to the payment of the amount due, including reasonable charges of notice, sale and advertisement.

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