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A legacy for learning Article supplied by TRU

B.C. university names its school of business and economics in honour of a man with deep community roots Bob Gaglardi is a natural role model for up-and-coming business students. The BC entrepreneur founded Northland Properties with a love for building and a dream to be self-employed and has turned it into a global company that represents some of the most recognized hotels, restaurants and sports brands. When his four children talked about how they could give back to honour their father and all he has accomplished, they came back to the place Gaglardi still considers home: Kamloops, in the heart of the BC Interior. “Kamloops is always going to be a special place for me. It’s where I grew up and witnessed my mother and father doing great things for the community,” says Gaglardi, Northland’s chairman. With support from Northland, his children wanted to create a legacy that would make a difference for Kamloops, and they found the perfect opportunity at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). They are donating $10 million to TRU, the largest-ever gift received by the university. Their generosity will help construct a new building for the business school—where students from more than 100 countries learn to blaze their own trails—and support its research initiatives, programs and student awards. In recognition of Gaglardi’s leadership, high standards of business conduct and dedication to supporting communities, the university is naming its business school the Bob Gaglardi

hardworking leader who deeply values people and credits their contribution to his company’s success,” says Henry. Gaglardi’s daughter Andrea Gaglardi, vicepresident of corporate development at Northland Properties, says while Kamloops is a special place to the family, the city is particularly significant to her father. “My father has always led by example, and I hope his story of determination and fortitude inspires generations of business students at TRU as they continue to learn and follow their dreams.”

School of Business and Economics— the first faculty or school ever to be named at TRU. “TRU strives to be a leader in diversity, a leader in communitymindedness, a leader in curiosity and a leader in sustainability. The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics champions that mission as one of our flagship faculties,” says President and Vice-Chancellor Brett Fairbairn. Gaglardi’s strong sense of values came from his parents: Jennie and Phil Gaglardi—both Pentecostal ministers, while Phil also served as BC’s highways minister and mayor of Kamloops. They instilled in him a devotion to hard work, integrity, people and community. Dr. Michael Henry, dean of the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics, says Gaglardi was the ideal candidate for the school’s name. “Bob cares about people, and he cares about Bob Gaglardi, chairman and founder of Northland community. He’s created Properties, and TRU alum Manoj Jasra, executive a successful business vice-president of marketing and chief digital built on the foundation officer at Northland Properties, pictured at of being an honest and Northland head office in Vancouver.

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Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian will not seek re-election. “I will not endorse nor become involved in the 2022 election except to correct the record should anyone misrepresent the work of this administration,” Christian said in a Family Day statement. His final day as mayor will be on Nov. 1. Christian said he is making the announcement now — eight months before the Oct. 15 election — to allow those considering running for mayor to have “a clear runway to organize and finance a solid campaign and vision for the future of Kamloops.” Political chatter has current councillors Arjun Singh and Dieter Dudy mulling a run, while former councillor Ray Dhaliwal has teased a run online. Reached by KTW on Tuesday, Singh did not have news to share publicly and said he instead wants to celebrate Christian’s career. Singh said Christian gave three decades selflessly to public life, almost always topping the polls in his many municipal elections at the school district and city hall levels. “He just has an incredible, incredible record,” Singh said. “I really valued working with Ken for the last decade. He’s a very steady man, a very good, kind man. He cares deeply about what happens in this community.” Singh said to have someone with a public health background at the helm during a global pandemic has been helpful, adding he has gone to Christian with questions about COVID-19. Christian spent 37 years in the public

Ken Christian is seen celebrating his election as mayor of Kamloops in a 2017 byelection. He was re-elected in the 2018 general civic election. Before that, Christian served as a city councillor from 2011 to 2017 and as a School District 73 trustee for 18 years. ALLEN DOUGLAS/KTW FILE

health field and served as chief environmental health officer in Kamloops. In a text message response to a query from KTW about a possible mayoral campaign bid, Dudy did not address that speculation. Instead, Dudy said he has a lot of respect for Christian and the way he announced his future plans, calling it “classy” and “respectful.” “We need to remember, though, that he’s still our mayor until November and there is

still a lot of work for him and council to do in that time,” Dudy said. “I’ll be there to support him all the way.” Christian leaves municipal politics as one of the most successful ever at the local level. He was first elected as a school trustee in 1993 and spent 18 years on the KamloopsThompson board of education, including eight years as chairman. Christian was first elected to Kamloops council in 2011 and was re-elected in 2014. In 2017, he was elected mayor in a byelection and was re-elected in 2018. In his statement, Christian thanked many people, including mayoral office staffers Crystal Gelineau and Jody Lewis, city CAO David Trawin and his senior leadership team and employees across various sectors of the city. “I will admit these past two years have been difficult,” Christian said. “Leadership in times of uncertainty and risk is much harder than in times of stability, yet council and staff have performed admirably and I sense now we are approaching a period of normalization. I do note that the toxicity of complaints and commentary is wearing, but I am equally sure that it is a symptom of our time, rather than a reflection of who and what Kamloops is. “For the most part, the snow gets plowed, the potholes are filled, Kamloops Fire Rescue gets knock downs, the RCMP arrest the criminals, the sewers are not plugged and clean safe water flows from our taps. This is the work of local governments and, while we often take it for granted, it is not the case everywhere and we should be grateful for the efficient and effective delivery of core municipal services.” Christian’s statement was issued on Family Day and he made a point to re-commit time to wife, Brenda, and children Nic, Jon and Taryn.

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hompsonNicola Regional District board chair Ken Gillis said the board was aware of allegations against former CAO Sukh Gill, contained in a whistleblower letter sent to Gillis, when voting to give a $520,000 severance package to Gill. In an interview with KTW reporter Jessica Wallace and editor Christopher Foulds, Gillis was asked to explain why he voted in favour of the severance package knowing what he knew from the whistleblower letter. “The fact is that I had shared a lot of content, and I don’t remember precisely, of that letter with the board,” Gillis said. “I was not the only one who knew what the content of that letter was. Otherwise, I am not able to discuss the content of the letter and you both understand the constraints that we’re under in that regard because they’re personnel matters and, on the one hand, because they’re in large measure matters that were discussed in closed meeting.” Gillis said he does not remember what specific information went to the board, but noted “information from that letter” went to the board in a way that protected the letter writer, a senior TNRD manager. Gillis revealed in a Feb. 15 interview with Radio NL’s Brett Mineer that he voted in favour of Gill’s severance package a cou-

ple of weeks after receiving the 12-page letter that detailed numerous allegations of wrongdoing by the former CAO. Speaking with KTW, Gillis said it was a mistake to reveal that information publicly because it breached confidentiality of an in-camera meeting. He said legally he could not say why he voted in favour of Gill’s severance package or whether he directly or indirectly influenced the board to vote in favour of the severance package. Gillis has defended his withholding of the actual letter on the basis of whistleblower protection. As for what the whistleblower asked of him and whether he was asked to withhold the letter from the board, Gillis said: “The writer made it clear to me that the letter was for my eyes only and that was the specific condition upon which the information was being provided. It was not to say that I couldn’t use it, but I was not to release the letter.” The whistleblower letter is addressed to Gillis and dated Jan. 29, 2020. KTW has a copy of the letter. It includes myriad allegations against Gill, including information previously reported on by this newspaper. KTW is not publishing the letter for legal reasons as it contains many non-financial allegations. The settlement agreement between the regional district and Gill is dated Feb. 20, 2020. The board first saw the whistleblower letter in December 2021, nearly two years later.

As for why some directors have said seeing the whistleblower letter may have changed the way in which they voted on Gill’s severance package, Gillis said: “Well, obviously, I can’t comment on what’s going through their minds. I can tell you that I’m confident that if the letter itself had been shared with the entire board, the outcome would have not been any different.” Gillis said the severance agreement came as a result of legal advice. The settlement agreement letterhead is from Harris and Company, a Vancouver law firm specializing in employment and labour law. Gillis told KTW he did not give the whistleblower letter to the law firm prior to receiving the legal advice that informed the settlement agreement. He could not say why. “I’m about 98 per cent sure that I didn’t,” he said. “But I’m quite confident that I, to the best of my recollection, I did discuss portions of it, yes.” Gillis said a “fair agreement” for taxpayers was sought and the board did the best it could under the circumstances and with the information in its hands at that time. Gillis was asked why, upon receiving the letter, Gill was not placed on paid leave until the allegations in the letter were investigated. Gillis said he was not able to answer why the board did not do things differently. See BOARD CHAIR, A7

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Gillis was asked why the board agreed to include in the settlement agreement a clause requiring that Gill’s departure be termed a “retirement.” The settlement agreement states: “The TNRD will announce Mr. Gill’s departure from the TNRD as a retirement.” “Probably any number of opinions there because there’s 26 members on the board,” Gillis said. “You’re asking me to answer something that I can’t really answer from that point of view because there are 26 members on that board. It was a term of the agreement that was reached and the board agreed to that term. Why? Every individual member, I guess, would have to answer that.” Gillis said the whistleblower letter emerged late in 2021 as part of BDO Canada’s forensic audit of the TNRD, an audit that was a direct result of KTW’s investigation into spending at the regional district under Gill between 2015 and January 2020. The letter was subsequently referred to in the audit report. Gillis said it raised questions and the letter writer agreed the full letter could go to the board. Gillis said all documents that went to the auditor went to police,

meaning police would have received the letter. A police investigation into financial matters at the TNRD concluded in January 2021 with no criminal charges being recommended to Crown. Asked if Gillis as board chair had a fiduciary duty to protect the financial interests of the regional district, Gillis replied: “As a board, completely. Not just the chair, but everybody. We indeed had a responsibility to protect the financial interests of the regional district. No question about that.” As board chair, Gillis said, he has no more responsibility than any other director, other than that he was privy to a bit more information. He said effective January 2020, new policy came into effect that requires the TNRD board chair to approve the CAO’s expenses. The Local Government Act, by which the TNRD is governed, sets out responsibilities of the chair. Among other duties, the chair is to direct the conduct of officers and employees in accordance with sections 239 (chair to direct and inspect officers and employees) and 240 (suspensions of officers and employees). “I would argue, as chair, that immediately as any

suggestion of irregularities was made, that I as chair and we as a board acted promptly and decisively,” Gillis said. Four directors have come out publicly calling for Gillis to step down as chair, something he has indicated he has no intention of doing. Gillis would not say whether he will run for re-election in October, noting the TNRD is hoping to put the situation behind it. He called fracturing of the board “unfortunate.” Gillis said he is looking forward to other TNRD projects, including a watertreatment plant in Pritchard, a referendum for a fire hall in Monte Creek and a feasibility study recently released for a film soundstage studio in the region. He also noted the new policy review committee chaired by Kamloops Coun. Kathy Sinclair. “I really hope that we can look forward as opposed to looking backward,” he said. “And the board has acknowledged, and I have acknowledged, that we did make mistakes over a period of 20 years, probably. “And I think the public can be reassured that we have addressed those deficiencies and that, if any have not been addressed, we’re certainly moving forward in that regard to addressing them.”

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ike the current fight between Major League Baseball billionaire owners and its millionaire players, it is hard to find a side to fully root for in the ongoing vaccine mandate battle between protesters and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The convoy protest movement has, of course, been damaged by the mere fact it attracts the more extreme elements of society. Those would be the gents carrying swastika and Confederate flags on Ottawa in the early days of the occupation — even though ardent convoy acolytes will insist those flag-bearing boors were false flag frauds, agents of the government sent to taint the bouncy-castle-pig-roast-shovel-the-sidewalksand-help-a-little-old-lady-acrossthe-street vibe of the whole thing. Those would also be the gents with loads of weapons who were arrested in Coutts and charged with planning to murder Mounties — even though ardent convoy acolytes will insist those bad guys with ties to extreme right groups were not part of the protest movement. Those would also be the ladies and gentlemen who surrounded and harassed a Global News crew in Surrey on the weekend, with one in the crowd spitting on the news crews’ vehicle and another in the crowd hitting the vehicle — even though ardent convoy acolytes will insist those mean people do not represent what the movement is all about, And on and on and on it

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MUSINGS goes at these protests. I am convinced the vast majority in the protest convoys are not like the aforementioned extremists, but I would also note I have seen massive labour-related protests on the B.C. legislature lawns and smaller, crime-related protests outside city hall and cannot recall seeing a swastika or Confederate flag at any of those events. What is it about this vaccine mandate protest movement that attracts the cesspool of humanity? I know people who were in Ottawa for the protest/occupation and they are not extremists. I have a sibling who is opposed to the mandates and, with her family, takes part in weekend convoys in the Lower Mainland. She is not an extremist, though some of her views are bewildering. I’d like to probe this issue further with her in person, but considering her T-shirt of choice at the weekend protests proclaims “The Media Is The Virus,” I wouldn’t want to infect my sister. After all, she is unvaccinated.

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There is merit to the debate on vaccine mandates and whether they are necessary and fair. Considering the purported reason for the mandates in restaurants and pubs in B.C. is not what we were initially told, skepticism about other measures is expected. Recall that we were told the mandates were implemented to decrease transmission of the virus to the unvaccinated and, as a result, reduce the strain on the health-care system. Of course, that is not true, according to Dr. Patty Daly, the top doctor in Vancouver Coastal Health, who said as much in a September 2021 Zoom staff meeting. “The vaccine passport requires people to be vaccinated to do certain discretionary activities — such as go to restaurants, movies, gyms — not because these places are high risk,” Daly said. “We’re not actually seeing COVID transmission in these settings. It’s really to create an incentive to improve our

vaccination coverage.” But the debate loses some of its legitimacy when the leaders of the Ottawa convoy protest/occupation are people who advocate for the breakup of Canada, people who demand democracy be suspended so they can replace the elected government and people who create YouTube videos espousing the superiority of the white race and calling for police to be arrested for doing their jobs. In other words, the vaccine mandate protest movement needs a leader who does not inhabit the wingnut branch of evolution. Speaking of lukewarm leadership, we have Prime Minister Justin Trudeau showing the apple actually landed quite a distance from the tree, considering he is anything but Pierre on this issue. Trudeau was rightly called out by some in the Liberal caucus for inflaming the situation with poorly chosen words. The prime minister’s references to those who oppose the vaccine mandates have been less

than statesmanlike and did little to bring down the temperature. Trudeau’s performance in the House of Commons was equally weak and annoying. He rarely, if ever, answers a question posed to him, instead launching into a soliloquy with a cadence most notable for its abject phoniness. Trudeau might think he is the master of the non-answer, but there is nothing masterful in his responses. He cannot be mentioned in the same breath as orators of excellence, such as his own father, Tommy Douglas and Winston Churchill, all of whom would not answer your question, but leave you thanking them for their responses. To claim that the Conservatives are siding with swastikas, as Trudeau did while responding to Melissa Lantsman (a Jewish Toronto-area MP whose relatives were Holocaust survivors), is deplorable. When Lanstman and others asked Trudeau for an apology, he ignored their requests, even after being rebuked by Speaker Anthony Rota. It seems the prime minister is only able to apologize for transgressions of the distant past, not for inflammatory, insulting words in the House and certainly not for breaking the biggest political promise (electoral reform) he has ever made. Between the leaders of the protest and our PM, we have struck out in finding a clear favourite. editor@kamloopsthisweek.com Twitter: @ChrisJFoulds

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CAP TAX HIKE AT 3% SO LONG, OLD ST. ANDREWS Editor: I’d like to thank everyone who has given me the privilege of being part of their events at St. Andrews on the Square for the last 23 years. I have had the pleasure of witnessing hundreds of weddings, assisting in many celebrations of life and listening to some of the best music in Kamloops. I have worked with families, kids, dancers, singers, crafters, artists, seniors, actors, politicians and people from all walks of life. I’d also like to thank my family and friends who volunteered more hours than they had planned on doing. I am so blessed to have a circle of friends who were willing to follow the dream that Kate Lawrie and I had — asking no questions, just being there. I would also like to thank all the directors we have had over the years on the Kamloops Heritage Society board. Your direction and perseverance helped

Editor: The Jan. 26 story in KTW (‘Chamber wants close eye on tax hike’) was timely. Yes, it’s time for city council to learn to put brakes on existing and new services for the residents of Kamloops and, wherever possible, cut services. It is annoying and stressful for seniors on fixed incomes and lowincome earners to face the annual uptick in their property taxes in the name of growth and quality of

life, even to the detriment of mental health for that segment of the populace. Let city hall be reminded that not all of us live in Juniper Ridge or upper Aberdeen, parts of the city where residents can perhaps afford the accelerated increase in property taxes every year. Some of us have had the good fortune to embrace hand-me-down generational properties and barely managed to stay under the old, yet comfortable homes in need of constant mainte-

care for a beautiful building and your support of what I did there was amazing. Two other people I would like to thank are Hayden and Maleah Fernie, two of the hardest-working kids I have ever met, always ready to give me a helping hand at a moment’s notice. To all of you who have entered St Andrews on the Square, a huge hug and thanks for trusting me to do the best I could to make your event special. I am very sad to say goodbye, but am looking forward to the future of heritage in Kamloops. Say hi if you see me as you have Editor: all become friends. With respect to the Thompson-Nicola Mel Formanski Kamloops Regional District spending controversy with former CAO Sukh Gill, as detailed by Editor’s note: The City of Kamloops KTW, those who believe Gill was the only has resumed management of St. Andrews on guilty party might also believe Lee Harvey the Square, a job that fell to the Kamloops Oswald acted alone. John Noakes Heritage Society since it restored Kamloops the former church in 1995.

nance, which in itself costs a good sum. For this year, I would strongly ask for an increase in taxes of no more than three per cent (in place of the cruel 4.89 percent being considered at present), thus helping us to keep sane and sparing us sleepless nights. Kudos to the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce for at least thinking of the underprivileged folks of the city by sending out a note of alarm. Ryan Mitra Kamloops

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Suspect sought in Westmount arson attack DESPITE A SPATE OF SUSPICIOUS FIRES IN RECENT WEEKS, POLICE BELIEVE THE FEB. 16 CRIME THAT DESTROYED ONE MOBILE HOME AND DAMAGED A SECOND HOME WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT MCHAEL POTESTIO

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Julie Dodds was shocked to discover the fire that destroyed her mother and stepfather’s Westmount home last week was the work of an arsonist. Police believe the arson was an isolated incident and say nothing, at this time, suggests there is an increased risk to public safety. “There is no indication to suggest this is a repeat occurrence,” RCMP Const. Crystal Evelyn told KTW. “The motive behind the fire is still under investigation.” The fire destroyed Francine and Evan Robinson’s mobile home and damaged another next door in Warren’s Mobile Home Park on Feb. 16.

The mobile home of Francine and Evan Robinson was destroyed as a result of a Feb. 16 arson attack. The Robinsons lost all of their belongings and their cat, Leeloo, in the fire. MICHAEL POTESTIO/LJI/KTW

No one was injured in the blaze, but the fire destroyed the Robinsons’ home, burned all

their possessions and claimed the life of their cat, Leeloo. Surveillance video from the

mobile home shows a man on a bike enter the carport, spread liquid accelerant on material in the corner and set it ablaze before slowly riding away. Dodds said the revelation of arson has her parents feeling “devastated and angry.” Kamloops RCMP have yet to identify the suspect in the footage and police are asking the public for information that might help the investigation. The suspect is described as a white male who was wearing a light-coloured mask, green jacket and backpack covered by a blue/grey jacket. He had a dark-coloured mountain bike. The Robinsons, who are in their 60s, had each already left for work when the fire was set and checked their security footage afterwards to see how it started.

Dodds said they didn’t recognize the person captured in the video and, at this point, the arson feels like a random attack. “Which is scary,” Dodds said. She said her mother left home by about 7:20 a.m. and didn’t recall seeing any suspicious activity when she departed. Some 40 minutes later, Kamloops Fire Rescue responded to the fire, which was set just before 8 a.m. Security surveillance shows a suspect in the area at about 7:30 a.m., departing immediately after igniting the fire. Evelyn suggested residents in the area check their doorbell cameras to help police nail down a direction of departure for the suspect. See FUNDRAISER, A11

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Dodds said the family doesn’t have any idea why someone would set fire to their home or who could have done it. “He doesn’t look around, he’s not trying to get into anything, he looks like he just wants to set a fire,” Dodds said of the suspect’s actions in the footage. “It’s very strange.” The fire destroyed about half the trailer, which appears to be a total loss, Dodds said. She said emergency social services has provided the Robinsons with temporary housing, noting her parents are welcome to stay with her if need be. She hopes insurance will cover their losses, but noted her mother is concerned irreplaceable items, such as family photos and heirlooms from her grandmother, may have been consumed by the fire. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for the Robinsons, with a goal of raising $20,000. The online fundraiser is at gofundme.com and search “Lost everything due to arsonist.” Evelyn said police continue to collect and analyze evidence, which includes tips from the public. Mounties are asking residents in the

area to think back to Wednesday morning (Feb. 16) while officers continue to conduct neighbourhood inquiries. “Did someone you recognize bike off in a hurry? Did someone show up at your house or your neighbour’s house wearing similar clothing as the suspect?” Evelyn said. Anyone with information related to the investigation — and people with dash, security or doorbell cameras from the date and time of the fire — is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2022-5033. FIRE FOLLOWS ARSON ATTACK ONE KILOMETRE AWAY The blaze on Feb. 16 is one kilometre from an arson attack last fall on a home on Anderson Terrace. On Oct. 12, a resident of the home was awakened by smoke and found a gas can burning outside the front door to the house, which sustained minor damage. A person was seen running from the fire. Asked if police believe that suspect is connected to the Westmount mobile home arson, whether Mounties are investigating similarities between the two fires and if they suspect a connection to the recent rash of human-caused fires in abandoned build-

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ings around town, Evelyn reiterated that, based on the information gathered so far, the Feb. 16 arson appears to be an isolated incident. “We’re aware of other fires that have been in the area and, by all means, that is being looked into,” Evelyn said, adding those fires are being taken into consideration. Evelyn said she could not disclose details of the Feb. 16 fire that suggest it is an isolated incident, in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. As for the Anderson Terrace investigation, some evidence was examined, but that file has since concluded without an arrest having been made, Evelyn told KTW. The man who started the Feb. 16 fire is white and was wearing a light-coloured mask, green jacket and backpack covered by a blue/grey jacket. He was riding a dark-coloured mountain bike. Video of the arson attack can be viewed online at kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Incentives are coming for development of new day cares and more in Kamloops. Multiple bylaws expanding the city’s revitalization tax exemption initiative went before council for adoption last week and council approved temporary property tax exemptions on increased property values to encourage building of new day cares and redevelopment of an expanded area downtown. The property tax exemption is for 10 years and “increased assessed value” means the difference in assessed value of improvements of a parcel between the year before the construction or alteration began and the year after the tax exemption certificate is issued. Coun. Dale Bass said she was contacted by a former federal cabinet minister who was impressed by what the city is doing to encour-

age new day-care spaces. Council heard the city is short about 8,000 licensed spaces. “This is very important to me,” Bass said. “Eightthousand kids without child care isn’t right.” Bass said she hopes new day cares will help to get parents and caregivers back into the economy to rebuild the city. The commercial daycare facility revitalization tax exemption bylaw passed unanimously by a 9-0 vote. Council could not, however, agree on the issue of hotel and motel redevelopment and council walked back plans, with more work to be done on the bylaw. Coun. Mike O’Reilly moved to rescind third reading of the bylaw, noting Tourism Kamloops and the Kamloops Accommodation Association concerns about “cannibalizing” the Tournament Capital of Canada brand by incentivizing removal of hotel stock for more residential units. Others, however,

argued motels and hotels in question are being used as housing, not hotel rooms, so it would not have a negative impact on the number of hotel rooms available for sports tournaments and other tourism initiatives. The vote to rescind third reading was approved in a 5-4 vote, with Mayor Ken Christian and councillors O’Reilly, Dieter Dudy, Bill Sarai and Denis Walsh in favour and Bass, Sadie Hunter, Kathy Sinclair and Arjun Singh opposed. O’Reilly then moved to include rebuilding of hotels and motels, without a housing component, into the bylaw. That initiative was defeated in a vote of 7-2, with O’Reilly and Singh in favour and Christian, Bass, Dudy, Hunter, Sarai, Sinclair and Walsh opposed. Staff was directed to go back to the revitalization tax exemption engagement group to discuss the issue, also including potentially more prescriptive locations, and to return to council with a revised bylaw.

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New homes may be required to be pre-wired for electric vehicles JESSICA WALLACE

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New residential construction, including single-family homes and multi-family developments, will likely require accommodations for electric-vehicle charging beginning next year. Last week, Kamloops council, via a 6-3 vote, directed staff to draft a bylaw aimed at one of the most prolific greenhouse gas emitters identified in the city’s Community Climate Action Plan — transportation. The city’s sustainability supervisor, Glen Cheetham, told KTW the new bylaw would apply to new construction only and not include renovations.

Cheetham said it is easier and less expensive to rough in access at the construction stage than it is to retrofit existing buildings. Council heard notable developments are not currently voluntarily providing access to EV charging. The city consulted with various groups, including the business community, the Central Interior chapter of the Canadian Home Builders Association, the cycling community, Interior Health and Thompson Rivers University. Cost (estimated at $500 per stall for single-family developments and $1,200 per stall for multi-family projects) was identified as a key concern, as was low demand for electric vehicles locally.

An online survey by the city revealed 14 per cent of respondents currently own and use electric vehicles. Cheetham noted to council, however, that the province is on track to mandate 100 per cent new electric vehicle sales and leases by 2035. Mayor Ken Christian and councillors Hunter, Dieter Dudy, Kathy Sinclair, Arjun Singh and Denis Walsh voted in favour of having staff create the bylaw. Councillors Dale Bass, Mike O’Reilly and Bill Sarai were opposed. O’Reilly said costs would be passed on to homeowners during a housing affordability crisis, labelling the initiative a “regressive tax.” The new requirements are expected to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

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No arrests, charges yet in probe of teen’s homicide MICHAEL POTESTIO

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No one has yet been arrested or charged in connection with the homicide of an 18-year-old Sa-Hali secondary student, three weeks after he was found dead in a parking lot on the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc reserve. Mounties are still investigating the motive behind Jagraj Dhinsa’s death, but do not believe there is an indication of increased risk to any other people. Dhinsa’s body was found at about 8 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the shared parking lot of St. Joesph’s Church and Cemetery and Quemtsin Health Society in the 100-block of Chilcotin Road. Multiple police agencies are involved in the murder investigation, which is being led by the RCMP’s major crimes unit. Kamloops RCMP Const.

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Dhinsa to a black Honda Accord, which was found at 12:45 p.m. on the same day as Dhinsa’s body was discovered, parked along Dallas Drive near Lafarge Road, 24 kilometres away. Police have not said whether they believe the murder is connected to organized crime. Evelyn said police are still investigating the motive. Days following the discovery of Dhinsa’s body, BC RCMP Insp. Brent Novakoski said police were engaged in an “extensive canvass” for footage in an effort to help determine a timeline of events and establish the 18-year-old’s whereabouts leading up to his death. Kamloops-Thompson school district Supt. Rhonda Nixon said Dhinsa was a Grade 12 student in his final year of study and that he has siblings who also attend district schools. Anybody with information on the homicide is asked to call the RCMP at 1-877-987-8477.

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Fund-a-Need benefits veterinary technology education TRU’s Veterinary Technology program could soon be home to two or more new farm animals thanks to donors who are supporting this year’s Fund-a-Need.

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The new additions are not your typical calves and colts. They are simulators, designed to provide hands-on education that prepares veterinary technology students for real-life experiences. TRU’s Fund-a-Need has a goal to raise $100,000 to purchase horse and cow simulators for TRU’s veterinary technology programs—programs that enhance animal welfare across the province.

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“Simulators allow students to become proficient in their practical skills without the need to cause unnecessary usage of live animals,” says Heather Shannon, chair of the animal health department.

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Through frequent and repetitive practice, students can develop diagnostic and practical skills that would otherwise be out of reach when working with live animals. By tapping into technology, TRU has a significant opportunity to transform the traditional education experience and provide new, tangible ways students can hone their skills and secure brighter futures. Thanks to recent support from donors, the simulators could make their way to campus as soon as this year, providing new opportunities for students pursuing careers in clinics, rehabilitation, ranches and research. Anyone interested in donating can visit tru.ca/vet.

March 17 and March 18 Get involved in TRU’s Day of Giving in 2022 and help raise $36,000 in 36 hours to support various TRU programs and initiatives. Donors choose their cause and can donate online at tru.ca/dayofgiving on March 17 and March 18.

TRU Law supporters fund new student bursary “We are honoured to have Long-time supporters and donors of TRU’s law school Rob McDiarmid, Q.C. and Justice Sharon Ma hews have made another contribution of $50,000 to fund a new yearly bursary for law students.

the continued support of Mr. McDiarmid and Justice Matthews”

Awarded for the first time during the Fall 2021 semester, the McDiarmid Law Bursary is to be given annually to a first-year student in the JD program. The donors hope to support students from smaller communities in the BC Interior—the Yale, Cariboo, Kootenay and Prince Rupert judicial districts—in hopes the smaller communities in those areas can retain more lawyers.

Their gi of $50,000 in 2014 was one of the first personal donations to the law school and their total donations to TRU Law now exceed $105,000. “We are honoured to have the continued support of Mr. McDiarmid and Justice Ma hews,” said TRU Dean of Law Daleen Millard. “Their input, advocacy and support over the years has been influential in building the identity of TRU Law. This donation is yet another way they are supporting law students and their future careers.”

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WHAT IS A “DEEP CLEANING”?

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BGC Kamloops for five years, said staff is handing out more naloxone kits — an overdose-reversing medication — than ever. “We became a naloxone site because of the risk of the toxic drug supply and how much youth are using,” she said. Anderson said the club serves all types of youth, from ages 12 to 24, and from all walks of life, be it a homeless youth or someone living a more mainstream lifestyle at home with their parents. “Drug addiction has no age limit,” Smith said. The club typically gives out some 15 naloxone kits per week to youths, but in the last few weeks, the number has been much higher, with staff handing out 15 kits in just a single day earlier this month. Smith said she believes the spike in demand for the kits is tied to the recent drug alerts and that youth are afraid to lose a friend or sibling to a fatal overdose. She said in 2021, the organization served 338 youths and estimated 99 per cent were affected by substance use and mental health concerns, as the two go hand in hand, be it their own or that of a friend or family member affecting their lives. Anderson, who has been with BGC Kamloops for 29 years, estimated that percentage wasn’t nearly as high prior to the COVID19 pandemic. Smith said they have seen a

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back parking lot. The police presence and tape had been removed by Sunday (Feb. 20). ASK Wellness spokesperson Andrina Tenisci said the building’s staff expressed concerns to police on Friday of criminal activity in the unit. She said the man police arrested was staying with a resident in the building. “This resident had previously been served an eviction notice by ASK Wellness Society,” Tenisci said in the release, noting an ongoing eviction process remains underway within the jurisdiction of the BC Residential Tenancy Board against the resident. The houseguest has since been released with a court date. Charges are pending. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250828-3000 and reference file 2022-5354.

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are taking notes. The Kamloops couple was recently hitched and footage of the knot-tying festivities will be seen on season 4 of the hit show, with Episode 1 set to premiere at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, on History Channel. “I can’t give out too many details, but it was a good day out at Rust Bros,” Connor said. “We’ll put it that way.” The documentary series revolves around life at Rust Bros Restorations

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oundational changes to the curling scene in the Tournament Capital seem inevitable and talk underway now is likely to influence the transformation, which may include the swan song of a city sports institution — the Kamloops Curling Club’s downtown location. City council adopted the City of Kamloops’ Recreation Master Plan in December of 2019.

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peeve is when women use the filters for their dating profile pics. Sometimes it’s pretty obvious when it’s not really you. (Who can forget the infamous zoom meeting a year ago, when Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Texas, could not figure out how to turn off the cat filter during a hearing? The judge presiding over the case was telling the lawyer he had a filter turned on. Ponton could not get it turned off and his sad kitten face remained on the screen as he urged the judge to continue with the proceedings, He TARA then clarified to everyone that he was not a catHOLMES — becoming an international sensation while doing so.)Maker Match My kids used to tease me about the awful EXTRAORDINAIRE selfies I posted. They were so hideous, in fact, that they played an April fool’s prank on me that became a national news story. Google “Kamloops Mom fed up with April Fool’s Day” and you will see my awful selfies, which were seen enlarged all across Canada. Of course, if I was trying to impress someone, I would be more selective in what photos I used for a first impression, but I would never alter my appearance as that would be lying. If I ended up meeting someone in person, how would I explain my lack of transparency? Photos need to be unfiltered. The best grouping of photos would be a nice headshot and a few full body lifestyle pictures doing some fun activities that show personality. Do not send bathroom selfies or hold a big fish that completely blocks your body — and don’t have sunglasses and ball caps in all the pictures, either.

wall for the downtown club location, which opened on Dec. 7, 1949. Nelson: “I’d caution by saying it’s not, ‘Yay, let’s go build a new place!’ We know we have to. That’s more the mood with most. I know for a few it’s going to be really hard emotionally to say goodbye, but if they knew and it was on paper and in writing, ‘Here’s what’s going to happen,’ I think those fears would be softened and forgotten over time.” McCorkell: “The downtown club, fine club, no disrespect to it at all, but it’s landlocked. It’s got an environmentally sensitive side with the Peterson Creek corridor there. It’s got major development just announced right beside it that’s basically going to encumber the parking area. There is no parking in that area of downtown.” Pejril: “Don’t forget Mac Island was always intended to be expanded. That ice plant in there is scaleable. If you’re going to build a building anywhere,

that’s the place to do it because you’re not paying for another ice plant. For economy of scale, it’s certainly the best location.” Nordin: “I’m not really sold on anything yet. But if the city has a developer in mind or another thing they want to repurpose this [Kamloops Curling Club] building as, or repurpose the land, we will be out. That’s not good for curling for Kamloops. Whatever we do, we have to be at that table when they’re talking. Fighting with the city is not an answer. I would say the writing’s been on the wall. They’ve been after this location.” KTW was made aware of disputes over the land-andbuilding ownership situation downtown and a history of tepid relations between the city and the McArthur Island club over past renovations there. KCC and MICC have not always been on Christmas-cardexchanging terms, either. See CLUB, A28

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“There’s been a history of butting heads and I don’t really know why,” Nordin said. But in all interviews, the sentiment was the same — we want to move forward and work in unison for the good of curling in Kamloops. “Let’s talk about what it needs to be,” McCorkell said. “Then we can talk about where it needs to be or what’s in it. Continually going back and forth — well, we own this and we own that or we want to operate this or the city is going to do that — is, quite frankly, pointless.” For the curling conglomerate, there seems to be little room for negotiation on who must run the potential new facility. “A must-have for the clubs is a facility that functions as a club and is run by the curling club,” Ihlen said. Added Nelson: “The downtown Kamloops Curling Club facility has not cost taxpayers

anything until recently, when a loan was given for a roof repair. Every penny that it has cost throughout history has been paid for by curlers. We’re hopeful the city understands that and will work with us, build a new facility and, basically, here’s the keys, you guys manage it and run it. That’s exactly what Chilliwack did [with the Chilliwack Curling and Community Centre].” Nordin, who told stories of curlers growing up, sleeping and getting married in the KCC, is wary of trading warmth and tradition for concrete, industrial hollowness. “It’s a club and we take pride in that,” Nordin said of the Kamloops Curling Club. “We don’t want to lose that. How it got lost at McArthur Island is, all of sudden, services went to a third party. How much do you lose in order to get the new? At McArthur Island, they lost everything. That club used to be a club. Now, it’s kind

of a recreational facility.” Added Ihlen: “It hasn’t worked for McArthur Island for the last seven or eight years that we’ve been under city management, as far as our lounge and food services go. It doesn’t work for the curlers. Who runs lounge and food service could end up being the biggest sticking point.” McCorkell was asked about the city’s stance on running a curling club and Ihlen’s comment on food service being a point of contention. “Take the North Shore club. We have a lounge that’s available for use. For whatever political reason, the club there has not necessarily taken advantage of that location,” McCorkell said. “Do we see food and beverage as our core business? Not a bit. So, if someone wants to make a proposal to us that they want to run the food and bev, we’ve never said no. With the lounge space, curling is basically a five-month-

a-year-operation. What happens to the other months and community need if you’re going to build a space that size? Who gets the booking authority? How does it work? Those are the only conflicts I would see. I have no interest in running a curling club.” Ihlen and Nelson said a survey will be sent to membership at both the Mac Isle and Kamloops clubs, with input sought on the developing curling conundrum in the city. “Regardless of where we put it, we’re going to lose some level of membership just because they won’t travel across that infamous bridge,” Ihlen said. The Kamloops Curling Club building lease expires in 2025. A letter has been sent to the city that notes the club is interested in the prospect of a new building, but wants to be sure the lease will be extended until a new facility is complete. See McCORKELL, A29

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“I hope to heck they’re going to extend the lease,” Nelson said. “There are all these fears people have. I don’t think they’re going to kick the club out in 2025, but they could. That’s why it would be so nice to know there’s a positive plan on the table and it is supported.” The curling conglomerate has earmarked an idea it feels may fit within the city’s Recreation Master Plan and help convince members of both clubs to get on board with unification — erect another structure behind the existing sports centre on McArthur Island that will house two new rinks, one of which will be the 10- to 12-sheet home of the new curling club, and repurpose the current Mac Isle club ice to create two rinks to help address the frozen-water shortage in the city. “We’re not championing one idea over another,” Pejril said. “We’re in the middle of talking about some of these things. Research has to be done.”

McCorkell said the new-structure plan is conceptually feasible, as is renovation of the current Mac Isle club. “We’re prepared to operate a facility,” he said. “If you want to put a lounge in it, do whatever, not really our concern, but it has to fit with the needs of the facility that it’s in. That would be my address to the north. “To the south, you’ve got a standalone curling facility that is old. It needs a lot of investment and it doesn’t really fit the need of a one-club expanded facility. So, what are we doing? Let’s get in a room and talk about it.” Nelson said the Chilliwack Curling and Community Centre model would be ideal — a club-run facility with banquet capabilities and floor room created for indoor sports and trade-show space that make it profitable in the spring and summer months. “It’s not fancy, but it’s the best curling club in the province,” Nelson said. “If Mac Island were the chosen site, to me, personally — and I’m not speak-

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW FILE PHOTO Byron McCorkell, director of community and protective services for the City of Kamloops, on the Kamloops Curling Club: “I would suggest they shouldn’t proceed with any large expenditures without coming to the table and talking about the future of curling in Kamloops because, from our perspective, we’re guided by a recreation master plan that talks about us, as a city, being involved in one venue for curling.”

ing for the Kamloops Curling Club right now — I think that would be a win-win for everybody.” McCorkell gave a nod to the arts community on several occasions during the interview. “Right now, our priority, from a department perspective and even from a council perspective, has been focused on the arts side,” he said. “When you go in the line of deficiencies, Kamloops is way behind in our

ability to provide theatre space. That would be priority No. 1 and then we would work our way out into other venues.” The Recreation Master Plan notes the goal of adding one or two ice sheets in a term of between three and seven years and adding one or two more after that in a term of between seven and 17 years. “We went to council to basically make the suggestion that the last major investment

you’ve done as a community in recreation facilities is when we did the Tournament Capital Program, which was voted on in 2002,” McCorkell said. “It took us 10 years to complete those venues, but we haven’t done anything since. Now, we need to make a plan, encourage community engagement and start picking off what we can do, when we can do it. That’s the exciting stuff from a recreation director perspective.”

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Dylan Ernst is fighting to establish himself in the Western Hockey League, laden with expectations to become the next one in the Kamloops Blazers’ crease and, more immediately, handed the responsibility of filling in for the No. 1 while his club tries to chase down the top team in the Western Conference, the Everett Silvertips. There were shaky moments in two consecutive defeats and numbers are not exceptional for the goaltender from Weyburn, Sask., but a 40-save performance in a 4-3 shootout victory over those Silvertips on Monday at Sandman Centre in front of a sizeable Family Day crowd (4,158) is enough to inspire belief. “Oh, my god. I can’t even explain it. It feels really good,” said Ernst, who received applause on his way to talk to

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KTW from fans who gathered outside the dressing room. “It feels like more than a win. The team played unreal.” Daylan Kuefler scored with 42 seconds remaining in the third period to tie the game and Ernst shut the door on Olen Zellweger in the shootout to seal the victory. Zellweger hit the post, but Ernst thinks he got a piece of it. ‘I’ll say I did. I’m not too sure,” Ernst, who turned 18 on Feb. 6, said with a laugh. “Obviously, it means a lot for my confidence, knowing that I can maybe help the team win games and win some games for

them. Going forward, I think that’s huge.” Dylan Anderson, Jacob Wright and Ronan Seeley scored in regulation for the Silvertips, whose netminder, Koen MacInnes, stopped 25 shots in a losing effort. Kuefler scored twice for Kamloops and sent fans into a frenzy with the game-tying marker, with Ernst on the bench and the Blazers’ net empty. “It’s pretty special. That’s a big one,” said Kuefler, who was just outside the Everett crease when he roofed the puck from his knees. “To be able to put that one in is pretty exciting. It’s kind

of a blackout. You don’t really remember it. Pure excitement.” Quinn Schmiemann also scored for the Blazers, who will play next on Friday in Kelowna against the Rockets. Logan Stankoven, with an incredible move to his backhand, and Luke Toporowski scored in the shootout for the home team. Jackson Berezowski left Ernst sprawling after his successful shootout attempt, the Tips’ only goal of the breakaway contest. Kamloops (35-13-2-0), which clinched a playoff spot on Monday, is second in Western Conference standings, five points behind the Silvertips (35-7-2-5), who have a game in hand on the Blazers. Kelowna (29-12-1-3) is fifth in the conference, 10 points back of the Blazers, but with five games in hand on Kamloops. Blazers’ starting netminder Dylan Garand was hurt last Wednesday, an apparent left leg injury, but he skated with

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e live in a world that we perceive as full of relativities that yield infinite dualities, such as hot or cold, wet or dry, rich or poor. Darwinian evolution and fundamentalist creation also pose as opposites. Explaining the polarities of this world requires both material and spiritual explanations. So, what is the spiritual dimension of evolution? One of my clients, Kevin, shared, “We talked a bit about religion in my ethics class, but people have such hang-ups about subject. They will talk about anything else, but I have such a good professor. “She allowed me to share my views. No one wants to hear about creation. Most of the students are biased towards Darwin and evolution.” To which I offered, “That’s because they understand evolution from a material perspective. Shrimad Bhagavatam 3.29.28, 33 also describes evolution, but from a perspective of consciousness, rather than biology. It starts with lower life forms, from plants and trees to more complicated life forms with multiple legs, then four legs and, finally, ends up in the human form of life.” “That’s still biological, not spiritual,” Kevin replied. So I expanded, “It certainly is from a scientific perspective, but understanding evolution from a spiritual perspective requires accepting a transmi-

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grating soul. “Consciousness is the medium that directs the soul in participating within the world. “If you had the consciousness of a caterpillar, then you would be out looking for a lovely juicy cabbage that you could just eat and eat and eat, rather than engaging in a metaphysical conversation.” Kevin winced, “I don’t think I would like being a caterpillar.” “If you were, then it wouldn’t matter because you wouldn’t know any better,” I said. “Because you have evolved consciousness, you certainly wouldn’t enjoy being a cat, bird or fish.” “Hmmm, so when the caterpillar becomes a butterfly, does it undergo a change in body or a change in consciousness?” Kevin asked. “It undergoes both,” I replied. “If it didn’t develop the consciousness of a butterfly, how could it become a butterfly?” “Well there are biological mechanisms that trigger off the

metamorphosis,” Kevin countered. “Caterpillars change into butterflies because their DNA programs them to do so. They are acting under the laws of nature.” “Sure, but if biological growth and development follows a program and acts under definable laws, then there must be a programmer and a lawmaker,” I said. “Science makes the mistake of presuming the possibility of answering all questions. Science falls short because it only dwells upon the phenomenal world. As science progresses, it undergoes its own evolution. “It started with chemistry, which in its most rudimentary form, began in the kitchen. To further our understanding of the world, science progressed to physics with the study of the stars. Next we went on to biology, then psychology. Each advance in science has taken us closer to understanding the phenomenal world. “But when the scientific community finally realizes it will never find all the answers, then it will be ready to evolve further to the noumenal world. It will move onto theology.” “But isn’t theology a philosophical discipline, rather than a scientific discipline?” Kevin asked. “Real evolution means elevating consciousness. That’s why it’s important in an ethics class to be able to draw from religion,” I said. “Ethics with a religious basis depend upon God’s order to determine what is moral and

Free fiddle concert for 55-plus A free fiddle concert will be held in March, featuring Mike Sanyshyn, a B.C.-based fiddler who has garnered fiddle player of the year in the Canadian Country Music Awards and the B.C. Country Music Awards. Sanyshyn has played with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and with other Canadian country stars, including Aaron Pritchett. The concert will take place on Thursday, March, 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sagebrush Theatre, which is at Ninth Avenue and

Munro Street in Sagebrush, adjacent to South Kamloops secondary. Pre-registration must be done online at bcfiddlers.com/branches/kamloops. The concert is open to those ages 55 and older. Donations to the Kamloops Food Bank will be accepted at the door, and 50/50 tickets will also be available. Proof of vaccination will be required at the door, per provincial health order rules.

what is immoral. Otherwise, it’s relevant to the society you’re in. “Society may determine that casinos, brothels and slaughterhouses are moral. In terms of God, consciousness though our modern society establishes these institutions to further economic development and please the senses. We live in a time when we have virtually unlimited varieties of sense gratification and runaway economic development.” Kevin replied,“Yes, we tend to think that more is better without considering the quality of life, or the quality of our happiness. Everybody is looking for such cheap pleasures and instant gratifications. They’re never satisfied, so always need to seek more and more.” “Its like chewing the chewed,” I said. “There is no real flavour left in it. And that’s the difference between spiritual consciousness and material consciousness. “Real spiritual consciousness always uplifts you, whereas material consciousness never brings any kind of lasting peace. You can get some momentary relief from a cessation of desires, but those are soon replaced with the next want.” “So how do we elevate our consciousness?” Kevin asked. “We need to recognize that ultimately we are pure spirit and make an effort to evolve towards that position,” I replied. “Can’t we also be pure matter then?” Kevin asked.

Harold Meier lived in Taiwan for more than 20 years, where he worked as an aircraft maintenance technical instructor and quality manager with Lufthansa Technical Training. During his time there, he studied Eastern religions, primarily Vedantism, and became an active member of the Hare Krishna community. Meier also holds a master’s degree in educational practices. He returned to Canada four years ago and now works in the social services sector. KTW welcomes submissions to its Faith page. Columns should be between 600 and 800 words in length and can be emailed to editor@ kamloopsthisweek. com. Please include a very short bio and a photo.

Places of Worship KAMLOOPS

Join us for our in-person or online gatherings each weekend:

Christian Science Society, 1152 Nicola Street, Kamloops

Saturdays at 6:30pm Sundays at 9:00am & 11:00am

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MIKE SANYSHYN

“No, you’d either be dead or just a stone if you were,” I said. “Life can’t be created from a chemical concoction and a series of random events. Spirit animates matter but the varieties of consciousness make biodiversity possible. “The soul doesn’t evolve but consciousness evolves from degrees of material contamination towards pure spirit. “Within that process, the varied levels and formats of consciousness form the spiritual dimension of evolution. Consciousness is the missing link.”

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Clearwater mayor: TNRD board should say sorry JESSICA WALLACE

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Clearwater Mayor and Thompson-Nicola Regional District director Merlin Blackwell is asking the board to issue a formal apology in the wake of spending revelations uncovered by KTW and detailed in a subsequent forensic audit. Blackwell said the board has not clearly stated an apology he said is “owed” to all TNRD citizens. “The role of the board, the board hires one person,” Blackwell said. “That person is the CAO. All our other employees below the CAO are generally hired by the CAO. So, we have a responsibil-

ity as a board for some level, or complete level, the actions of that CAO. And it is our duty to ensure that a CAO follows good practices, is performance-monitored on a regular basis and that applies to all past CAOs of the TNRD and the current one.” Blackwell said “the buck stops with the board.” Blackwell said that while he has not been a regional district director for very long, he will take responsibility, likening it to the Canadian government apologizing for incidents of the past. As for exactly what the apology would say and how it would be presented, Blackwell said it is being drafted and he hopes that the board will support his motion. He expects the notice of

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motion will be presented at this Thursday’s board meeting. Blackwell noted that in addition to the apology, the regional district is also working to implement recommendations stemming from the forensic audit.

Meanwhile, as Blackwell seeks to have the board issue an apology, others are calling for TNRD board chair Ken Gillis to step down. Four directors — Kamloops Coun. Dale Bass, Area I (Blue Sky Country) director Steven Rice, Cache Creek mayor Santo Talarico and Area E (Bonaparte Plateau) director Sally Watson — have asked Gillis to resign. Gillis has come under fire due to the fact a letter sent to him by a senior TNRD manager on Jan 29, 2020 — detailing numerous financial and other allegations against former CAO Sukh Gill — was never shared with the board. Two weeks later, Gill left the TNRD with a $520,000 severance package and a signed legal agreement mandating his departure be

termed a “retirement.” Gillis initially refused to comment on the letter when contacted by KTW, but then agreed to an interview in which he said contents of the letter were indeed shared with the board before directors approved Gill’s severance package. (That story is on page A6 of today’s edition of KTW.) “I think the chair stepping down is a decision of the chair or a majority of the board,” Blackwell said, calling his opinion on the matter “ambivalent.” “One, I can see benefits to it and I can see negatives to it. So, that’s going to be up to chair Gillis, how he feels as time goes on, whether he wants to retain that role.”

A change to legislation governing public hearings JESSICA WALLACE

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Updates to the province’s Local Government Act will allow municipalities to bypass the public hearing process, but it appears as though the City of Kamloops is not intending to enact such changes. Public hearings allow residents to weigh in on proposed developments that may impact their properties. A bill that received royal assent on Nov.

26 removes the default requirement for local governments to hold public hearings for zoning bylaw amendments that are consistent with a city’s official community plan. The idea is that residents would have already had an opportunity to weigh in on the official community plan. Locally, that official community plan is KamPlan — a wide-ranging document that plays a role in everything from transportation to infrastructure and from parks and housing. It was last updated in a ful-

some way in 2018, but updates to it are ongoing. The province said communities will still have the opportunity to hold public hearings for developments. City of Kamloops CAO David Trawin said the issue arose at a council community relations and administration committee meeting late last year and will be discussed again in the future. “Those councillors [on the committee] didn’t seem to be wanting to do that [eliminate public hearings] and, from

what I’m hearing from most of council, is that they’re not really keen on doing that,” Trawin said. “They have the choice of whether they want to or don’t want to.” Trawin said the province is making the change because adoption of an official community plan has a public hearing. Trawin, however, conceded that such documents are daunting and may not have an impact on people until someone down the street wants to rezone their property.

Bright Eye seeks to expand brewpub space KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

Patrons of North Kamloops’ first brewpub may soon find themselves with many more seating options. Kamloops council has unanimously approved a resolution of support to B.C.’s

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to increase the brew pub’s licensed capacity limit. Bright Eye is applying to the LCRB to expand within the ground floor of its home at The Station building at 292 Tranquille Rd. by taking over two commercial spaces

next door that formerly housed an office. The move would see Bright Eye increase its indoor capacity by 90 seats — to 166 from its current 76-person capacity. Including its 34 patio spaces, which will remain the same, the brew pub would be capable of hosting 200 people.

According to a staff report to council, noise impacts of the proposed capacity increase are expected to be minimal because the increase will not be to the patio space and inside of the restaurant is surrounded by a concrete structure, minimizing noise.

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CHAGOS: EXAMINING A 50-YEAR-OLD CRIME

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The object of the exercise is to get some rocks which will remain ours ... There will be no indigenous population except seagulls,” wrote Sir Paul Gore-Booth, a senior official at the British Foreign Office, as the plan to expel the 2,000 Chagos Islanders from their homes was taking shape in 1966. “We must surely be very tough about this.” They were indeed very tough about it. Six years later the Chagossians (“Ilois,” as they call themselves) were scooped up, loaded on ships and dumped on the waterfront of Port Louis in Mauritius, where most of them have lived in abject poverty ever since. However, this month, a number of them went back to the islands on a Mauritian ship. Not to stay, yet. They were shadowed by a British “fisheries protection” vessel throughout their visit, which comically claimed it was “co-operating in environmental research.” But the balance has now tipped so far in favour of the former residents that the British ship dared not stop the Mauritian vessel. While their own ship’s crew worked to define the territory’s maritime boundaries for the Mauritian government, the Ilois revisited their old homes, now roofless and overrun by vegetation. Afterwards, they had to go back to Mauritius, but why were they exiled in the first place? The crime that Gore-Booth was shamelessly discussing in 1966 was committed on behalf of the United States. The Chagos Islands, an archipelago of 62 coral atolls in the middle of the Indian

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WATCH Ocean, would make an ideal bomber base from which to dominate most of south Asia and eastern Africa — and the Pentagon wanted it. Britain, in its usual kiss-up, kick-down mode, was happy to oblige, but there was a problem. The Chagos Islands had been governed as part of the British colony of Mauritius, which was due to get its independence in 1968. The United States wasn’t keen on having a major strategic base in an independent African country, so something had to be done. The solution, obviously, was to separate the Chagos Islands from Mauritius and declare them the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). Easily done — offer the Mauritians £3 million for the islands and tell them they can’t have independence unless they accept the deal. However, this was happening at the height of decolonization, when colonial territories all over the so-called Third World were claiming the right of self-determination. What if the Ilois do the same? Well, then, we’d better remove all the inhabitants. So, that’s what Britain did in 1972, falsely claiming there was no resident population,

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only contract workers. The Ilois have not been allowed to return for 50 years and all the people who were actually born there are getting old, but their children and grandchildren have not forgotten. In 2000, they actually managed to get a decision in the British courts — the expulsion was ruled unlawful and the British government was ordered to let the islanders go home. It might even have been obeyed, except that 2001 brought the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and the U.S. base on the Chagos island of Diego Garcia became a key hub in the war on terror. American B-52s flying from the Chagos Islands have bombed Afghanistan and Iraq at intervals for 20 years and Diego Garcia, with no civilian

population, became a transit point for prisoners being flown untraceably between American black sites around the planet. The islands were on long lease from the United Kingdom and the United States didn’t want them given back. Britain still insists it is the sovereign power on the islands (although it is the U.S. that runs them), but since the International Court of Justice ruled in 2019 that the whole expulsion had been illegal, Britain has been on the defensive. The UN General Assembly and, more recently, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, have backed that ruling. It will take some time, but the United States no longer really needs a base on Diego Garcia since it has access to air

bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, all much closer to the action. Moreover, Mauritius said it doesn’t mind if the base stays, as long as it gets its islands back. So, the Ilois will be going home one day soon. Meanwhile, here’s a fun fact: the Chagos archipelago is at the bottom of a giant bowl-shaped depression in the ocean almost 100 metres deep. If the sea was actually level — if not for the huge gravitational anomaly that holds that bowl open — the Chagos Islands would all be in very deep water. Read more World Watch columns by Gwynne Dyer. They are available online at kamloopsthisweek.com, under the Opinion tab.

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COURT BAILIFF SALE

The Court Bailiff will offer for sale by bid process at 1190 Chief Louis Way, Kamloops, BC after February 23, 2022, the interest of the Respondent, Jody Lynn Basisky, in the following goods and chattels purported to be:

2015 Jayco 29 QBS ELITE 1UJBJ0BR0F1TM0155 Sold on an as is, where is basis. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises. Terms of the sale: 10% upon acceptance of the bid balance, plus applicable taxes, on signing of the registration. Time of payment is of the essence. If balance of the bid is not received at a time agreed on, the deposit will be forfeited.

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VIEWING – DODDS SHOWROOM, VERNON THU/FRI (FEB 24/25) – 8:30 AM – 5 PM & SAT (FEB 26) – 8:30 AM - NOON COLLECTABLES: 45+ Ivory Canes & Assorted Items w/documentation, Jewelry, Coins & Bills, Stamps, Native Baskets, Leather Beadwork Items, Soap Stone, Tin Toys, Steam Engines, Trains, Records, Cane Fishing Rods, Bayonet’s, M&M & Coca-Cola Memorabilia, Paintings & Prints, Figurines, Glassware, China, Crystal, Large Polished Rock Collection (Freestanding & Framed), Plus More!! GUITARS: 12 Collector Guitars by Harmony, Fender, Peavy & More!! ELECTRONICS: 86” & 70” Smart TVs, Smaller TVs, 20+ Video Arcade Games, X-Box 360, Bubble Hockey Game, Stereo Components & Speakers, 2 – JBL Partybox 300 Speakers, Bose Stereo, Plus More!! COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT: 2 - Dual Head Slush Machines, Bud Light Beer Cooler, Coca Cola Vending Machine, Popcorn Machine, Snow Cone Maker, New Electric Dual Deep Fryer, Pretzel Warmer, Hot Dog Steamer, Bubble Gum & Candy Dispensers, Large Selection of Display Racking, Plus More!! SPORTING GOODS: 2 Inflatable Stand-up Paddle Boards, 8 ft. Aluminum Boat, 4hp Outboard, New Bowflex Bench, Golf Clubs, Baseball Bats & Gloves, Skates, Fishing Rods & Reels, Bikes, Zipp Road Bike Wheels, Bows & Arrows, Snowshoes, Spotting Scopes, Sunglasses, Plus More!! TOOLS: Generator, Air Liquide M172 Mig Welder, Dewalt Compound Miter Saws, Drill Press, Air Compressors, Corded & Cordless Tools, Angle Grinders, Tool Boxes w/Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Air Nailers, Bench Grinder, Vices, Routers, ½ Tidy Tank & Pump, Chains, Battery Charger, Ladders, Reflective Clothing, Homemade Mini Chopper, Plus More!! FURNITURE & MISC: Bedroom & Dining Suites, Barristers Bookcase, Wingback Chairs, Hide-a-Bed, Panasonic Massage Lounger, Electric Lift Chair, 4’ x 8’ Slate Pool Table, Cedar Chest, Stools, Fridges, Frigidaire Propane Stove, Freezers, Air Coolers, Small Appliances, Lamps, Mirrors, Paintings & Prints, File Cabinets, Desks, Shelf Units, Fans, Vacuums, Blinds, Serger, Plus Much More!! –4:00 P.M.

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In Loving Memory of Margaret (Maggie) Morisette

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Penny Lynne Adams

August 21, 1966 - January 25, 2022

Penny will be dearly missed by her husband of 30 years: Darrell Adams, her children: Brandan Adams, Brittany Adams (Corwin), parents Keith and Bonnie Groff, sister Pam Moen (Blaine), mother-in-law Lynne Adams (Dewayne), sister-in-law Rolanda Beachamp (Ryan), numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Predeceased by fatherin-law Ted Adams.

Penny loved birthdays and special occasions - any excuse to have a gathering. She loved giving and receiving, what she called “birthday money”, all year long. Penny loved her family immensely - more than can be described in words. A pool party celebration of life for Penny will follow this summer. Penny, you were gone far too soon. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

Love always James, Kevin, Candace & Desiree.

In Loving Memory of Del Marshall November 14, 1946 February 19, 2021

Fly Me He understands every mode of force He knows what’s true of the elements He is subtle but genuine at lift off and landing He is an airplane ride blowing through the clouds He is an airplane window that reveals a whole dimension He is a propeller to delve farther deep into the universe like fractals He is an airplane grounded in the sky mighty with fuel He is an airplane engine efﬁcient, sustaining and swift He is a wing of a plane that stabilizes my lift

Gone yet not forgotten. You will always be in our hearts and on our minds.

We miss you and love you. Donna, Daryl, Doug, Tara, Shea-anne, Chris, Keera, Kali, Karly, and Briella.

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He has an open storage to keep the baggage balanced on ﬂight He has a trap door that releases the body of pain He has a water tank to keep the peace Here is a safe place to crash A ride in the sky at night reveals a bright shiny movement You, my plane, are visible to the naked eye in each spectrum

by Kathy Ruth Manongdo Written on Father’s Day 2010

Am I your passenger? Am I your wingman? Am I your baggage? Am I your well oiled engine? Am I your wing? Am I your lift in the air? Am I your propeller that thrusts you to a new dimension? I am all that you shape me to be You have a windshield view exposing the picture beyond Only you ﬁt the pilot’s seat As your hands and feet heart and eyes are trained to work the plane

Joseph Frank Schleibinger

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Schleibinger, at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice in Kamloops, BC. He is survived by his wife Judy, his children Debbie (Glenn) Lucyk, Morris Schleibinger, Blaine (Caron) Scheibinger, and Alanna (Steve) Jordan, and grandchildren Katrina, Kelsey, Zachary, Max, Kyle, Bryce, Layton and Austin. Joe worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a proud member of Operating Engineers 115 for the past 69 years. He has been on work sites from Whitehorse to the Kootenays and many places in between. Joe was well respected, deeply loved and will be missed by all. We would like to give our sincere thanks to the hospice staff for their caring and compassion towards Joe and the family. As per Joe’s request there will be no service.

Stephen Dugald (Steve) Cotter September 15,1940 - February 10, 2022

Steve passed away with his daughters Suzanne and Jennifer and his wife, Carol at his side. Steve lived a full life: playing for the BC Lions from 1960-65 and the Edmonton Eskimos from 1965-69. Steve won his Grey Cup Ring with the 1964 Lions and was named to the BC Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Steve played rugby until he was 60. Steve also worked for Weyerhaeuser in Kamloops. In his later years Steve enjoyed playing his guitar and spending time with his grandchildren: Lexi, Halle, Livi and Ben. He will be fondly remembered by his sister Jeanie (Bill), his first wife Sharon and many friends and family members. No funeral will be held and friends, if they wish, may donate to the charity of their choice.

Pennies

From

Heaven I found a penny today,

You know every part and how to ﬁx it

Just laying on the ground

You are navigating by the spirit

But it’s not just a penny,

You belong to a solid tender heart and so accepted as ﬁrm to soar You’re worth the shiniest mint coins and bills in circulation and so loved Your competence as an airplane secures my place For more experiences with you Will you invite me onboard?

Psalms 91:4 says, “He shall cover you with His feathers, And under his wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler”

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February 12,1933 - February 12, 2022

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Penny Lynne Adams.

Penny was a proud mother and friend to everyone. She believed in treating people fairly and would never hesitate to let you know if you weren’t doing so. Penny loved children and giving the kids swimming lessons at her favourite spot - her pool. She enjoyed company and inviting people over to socialize on the deck with a bevy (and a bestie).

Its hard to believe its been 4 years. It feels like yesterday since we spoke. It feels like forever ago. It still hurts. But your memory still brings us smiles. You were so dear to us Mama. We miss you every day and will until we meet again.

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This little coin I’ve found. “Found” pennies come from heaven, That’s what my Grandpa told me He said angels toss them down; Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you, They toss a penny down

Sometimes just to cheer you up, Make a smile out of your frown So don’t pass by that penny, When you’re feeling blue It may be a penny from heaven That an angel tossed to you.

by Charles L. Mashburn

WEDNESDAY, February 23, 2022

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Patricia Mary Churchill Ibsen It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Mary Churchill Ibsen of Kamloops, BC, on February 7, 2022, just days after her 93rd birthday. “Pat” is survived by her son Peter (Lynette), sister Dorothy, nieces Donna, Sharon (Dan), grandchildren Jon, Kenneth, Shea (Beau), Elisa (Tristan), Nathaniel, and greatgrandchildren Hudson, Josie-Ann, Callie-Rae, Kaleb, and Khloe. She was pre-deceased tragically by her son John in 1978, nephew Dana in 1980, husband Edward in 2000, and brother Victor in 2008. Pat was born in 1929 in Vancouver, BC, to Jack and Elsie Churchill Wright. She was always a people person, and started her career in sales at the Vancouver Sun Newspaper. She met her husband Edward through mutual friends, and they were married in August of 1950. They shared a love of hockey and were regulars at the Canuck games where mom was on the cheerleading squad for a season. In the summer of 1964, with their two young boys, they moved the family to Kamloops to a new home in the apple orchards of Brocklehurst. Neighbours seemed closer in those days, and they made many lifelong friends. Many were like family. In 1969 Pat and Ed purchased a lot at Little Shuswap Lake and built a log cabin. Many happy summers were spent there with lots of friends and family coming and going.

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Gerald (Gerry) King Hartley It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald (Gerry) King Hartley on February 5, 2022, at the age of 84. Gerry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 5, 1937. Gerry moved from Calgary, Alberta to Kamloops, BC in 1966 where he raised his family and was a prominent businessman. He is survived by Rita, his loving wife of 62 years, two sons Ken and Dean (Michelle), two grandchildren Braydon and Caitlyn, and his older brother Harry (Joan). Gerry is predeceased by his parents King and Georgia. Gerry is also predeceased by his twin sister Elda Marshall who he was extremely close with. As the first owner of Interior Display Services Ltd. and Showest Management Inc. he ran the BC Interior Home Show for many years at the KXA (Kamloops Exhibition Association) building. Rita and the boys worked the home show for many years. Gerry loved promoting the show bringing in BC Lions wide receiver Swervin’ Mervyn Fernandez as an attraction one year and also TV actor Bruno Gerussi. Gerry made many business friends from the home show and felt proud that the show helped many Kamloops businesses market their goods and services. Prior to the trade show business Gerry ran BCI Signs for many years. Today the illuminated sign on the Kamloops parkade still stands. Ken and Dean remember fondly assisting Dad as he drove around Kamloops washing the bus benches that he had built. Dad loved telling the story of when he was a wrestling promoter, wrestler Gene Kiniski holding Ken and Dean in his two arms like they were bags of groceries.

Pat resumed her sales career when she landed a position at Simpson Sears in the telephone/catalogue department. Her life-long friends there (the Sears gals) still tell stories about several of the girls piling into Pat’s Volkswagon Beetle on Friday after work on their way to a pub. Pat finished her sales career with Kamloops this Week, where she was instrumental in promoting the first Hot Night in the City. Many people also remember her for the weekly movie review column she wrote called “Aisle Seat with Pat”. She will be missed, and remembered by everyone for her vivacious personality, and honest to a fault attitude.

He was a member of the Rotary Club of Kamloops and, like his dad, a Freemason. He had very fond memories of his time in the Masons and the friends he made there. As a Shriner he was a member of the Shrine Motor Corps and loved riding his motorbike in parades and other events.

Very special thanks to Dr. Howie, the nurses, care aides and admin staff that cared for mom at Gemstone Seniors Home, where she was happy until the very end. Very special thanks also to Dr. Steven Rollheiser and the nurses that looked after mom at RIH Emergency.

Gerry’s favourite place in the world was Shuswap Lake. Many summers were spent there with friends and family.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date.

A family gathering will be held in late spring / early summer. Should you choose to make a donation in honour of Gerry’s memory, please donate to the Hospice and or charity of your choice.

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Beverley Madeline Fearey (Linton) October 29, 1933 - February 7, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Beverley. Our mother was born and raised in Calgary where she married and raised five children. In 1980 Bev moved to Kamloops with her two youngest children and remained until her passing. Mom was very fond of the mountains and lakes around Kamloops. She enjoyed camping and boating and in her later years travelling. She enjoyed the Caribbean as one of her favourite destinations areas. Beverley followed in her father’s footsteps and became a passionate gardener. There were numerous hours she would spend watering and tending to her plants and flowers. Mom was known for her incredible gardens with many people admiring and complimenting her on the beauty she would create. One of her favourite things about gardening was the hummingbirds and butterflies that would come to visit her while tending her plants. Our mother would often share stories with us when she was a young girl. They most often included mom and her twin sister riding their horse they shared over the prairies and around there neighbourhood called Grand Trunk, often with their young sister in tow. She always found it exhilarating to race across the open prairie with her black horse beneath her. She kept her fondness of horses with her for the duration of her life. Survived by her sisters Barbara (twin sister), Lois and brother Don. Her children Jeff (Nari), Greg, Colleen, Garry (Mary), Susan (Mike), grandchildren Jessica, Amy and Mia, Caitlin, Mitch and Jamie, Timothy and Tana, and several great-grandchildren. Bev was predeceased by her mother’s Doris, Ethyl, and her father Robert, her brother Yorke and baby sister Norma, Gary (divorced), Agusta (wife of Greg). A celebration of life will be held in Calgary later this spring.

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In 1968 Gerry was the president of the Miss Kamloops Pageant. The black and white photo of Gerry and the contestants shows him with a big smile!

Clifford (Cliff) George Johnson Clifford (Cliff) George Johnson, beloved husband of Lenie, was born in Manchester, England January 20, 1951 where he began to learn the art of ‘making a deal’ and his story telling. His family immigrated to Adelaide, South Australia in 1968 where Cliff began his construction industry career while always keeping an eye out for a deal. It was in Adelaide that one of Cliff’s greatest loves entered his life, his daughter Lisa. Life took Cliff to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory where he spent the next 30 years. His love of ‘The Alice’ and the ‘The Centre’ never waivered, even after meeting the other great love of his life, his wife Lenie. Always up for an adventure, Cliff and Lenie moved to Bruny Island, Tasmania. Here Cliff fell totally in love with the ocean and his clinker built Huon Pine cabin cruiser, spending early mornings lifting cray pots and evenings with ‘rod in water’ or just cruising the channel enjoying the scenery and wildlife. Cliff’s adventurous spirit kicked in again with his desire to move to Canada. Paul Lake became home where he enjoyed being out on the water, chatting with and enjoying the company of everyone around him or just spending time on the deck. With his excellent eye for antiques and collectables, he frequented second hand shops, garage sales and anywhere there was a deal to be had. Cliff was quick to share his treasures and was always there to lend a part, tool or helping hand. Cliff passed away on December 27, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Lenie, daughters Lisa Morgan (Alice Springs, Australia) and Bonnie (Terry) Barrett, grandchildren Cameron and Mitchell (Australia), Lauren (Randy), Dorian (Amanda), Raquell (Tristan), Noah (Tyler) and treasured great grandchildren Lily, Toby, Marley, Malachi, Emelia, Nevaeh and Xavier who was born on what would have been Cliff’s 71st birthday. Also in Australia, Cliff is survived by his brother David (Judy) and sisters Barbara (Peter), Wendy and Carol (David). He was predeceased by his sisters Kathy and Brenda and his beloved son Cliff.

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Juanita Ryan (née Biagioni) It is with great sorrow that the family of Juanita Adele Ryan (née Biagioni) announces her peaceful passing on February 17, 2022 at the age of 90 at The Hamlets at Westsyde, Kamloops, BC. Born April 23, 1931 to Nicola and Rose Biagioni in Penticton, BC. After graduating high school Juanita went to work as a piano teacher, a career that she loved and worked at up until her late eighties. She was known for her many award winning students and her love of and dedication to her craft. In 1961 Juanita met her future husband Peter Ryan at the wedding of a friend. Their courtship was mostly by mail as Peter had to return to Australia. After Peter immigrated to Canada, the couple married on June 9, 1962 and made their home in North Vancouver, BC. They had a daughter Nicole Reynolds and two beloved grandsons, Ryan and Cole who were the apple of their Nana’s eye. Juanita was dedicated to her grandsons and would always make them her famous fried chicken and potato salad on request. In 2016 Juanita and Peter packed up and moved to Kamloops, BC to enjoy a peaceful life of retirement near family and friends although Juanita quickly picked up a few students and continued to teach piano. She enjoyed being near her siblings, nieces and nephews and making new friends with her neighbours. Juanita is predeceased by her parents Rose and Nicola, brothers Peter and Elmo and nephew Mark. Juanita is survived by Peter, her loving husband of 59 years and daughter Nicole Reynolds, grandsons Ryan and Cole Reynolds, sister Yvonne Biagioni, sister-in-law Sandy Biagioni, sister-in-law Joan Biagioni, brother Robert Biagioni (Elizabeth), nieces Sherry Solecki (John), Kathleen Biagioni (Michael Schreiner), nephews Robert Biagioni, Darcy Biagioni (Karina), Chris Biagioni (Julie), Colin Biagioni, Benjamin Biagioni, and Michael Biagioni. The family is grateful to the incredibly compassionate and caring nurses and caregivers on G1 at The Hamlets at Westsyde, Dr Cribb, and caregivers Michele Villebrun and Noni Hansen. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be expressed at SchoeningFuneralService.com

Robert Charles (Charlie) Hanaghan July 28, 1932 - February 3, 2022

Charlie, born in Kingston, Ontario, grew up in Camden East, Ontario, running free with his friends and coconspirators, finding adventures and taking risks. Charlie relived those adventures all his life, through the stories he shared. Charlie married his life-long partner, Jean Hanaghan (née Richmond), December 27, 1952, and died shortly after their 69th anniversary. Charlie is survived by his wife Jean, and his sons Bob (Charolette) Hanaghan, Jeff (Trudy) Hanaghan, and daughter Claire Hanaghan. He is survived by his grandchildren Shelly (Jeff) Peterson, Brent (Kassandra) Hanaghan, Caleb (Chelsea) Hanaghan, Carla (Shawn) Karst, Tanya (Leighton) Garfield, Claye Hanaghan, and Maci Dyck, as well as great grandchildren Sydney, Hayley, Taylor, Cale, Charli, Emery, Farron, Lev and Fen. Charlie was predeceased by his son Stephen Hanaghan and his grandson Jessie Hanaghan. For a full obituary, visit; www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Diana Marie Ball (Punt) Victoria, BC

October 1, 1946 - February 12, 2022 My life has ended on my own terms, which was very important to me. I have always been strong-minded (sometimes frustrating for my family!). My single biggest wish, always, was to become a mother and grandmother. I am incredibly happy that wish came true for me. I loved every minute of those times together, watching all the sports and activities my kids were involved in and later, watching my grandkids in their activities. My heart always ached for those less fortunate, troubled with addictions and homelessness, those feeling unloved. Christmases were very special to me and I loved being with family then. Our times at the cabin at Anglemont, boating on the Shuswap Lake, all of us together, were so much fun. I am so proud of my sons and all their accomplishments. We have endured adversities with love. To my lifelong friends, Sue; Linda & Doug; Chris & Michel, you are a special gift. I am survived by my sons, Wade (Darcia), Trevor and my grandkids Payton and Ashlyn; my brothers Jerry (Dee), Bob (Lynne), and their children. I am predeceased by my parents, Ralph and Sylvia. Keep me in your heart. I will stay there always. I’ll miss you forever. I will love you longer. And “I’ll be home for Christmas.” Love, Mom and Gramma “B” Family and friends will honour Diana with a Celebration of Life when we can all be together. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Diana’s name to Our Place Society (www.ourplacesociety.com). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialsaanich.com for the Ball family.

Randal (Randy) John Bereti February 11, 1963 - January 31, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Randal (Randy) John Bereti of Abbotsford, BC. Though his passing was sudden, he went peacefully and was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Murrayville, Langley, Randy’s early years were spent on family farms in Langley then Falkland. After his father’s passing, his mother Aline moved the family to Vernon then later, to Barriere, BC. His career as a widely respected HVAC/Refrigeration Lab technician took him to Calgary, Kelowna and finally, Abbotsford. Randy had many loves, foremost being his family and friends. He also loved camping, travelling, working in his woodshop building incredible cigar box guitars (among other beautiful pieces of woodwork), ballroom dancing, riding his Harley, being “Papa”, gardening, and cooking. Randy always had a passion for learning, he never tired when discovering something he found genuinely interesting. He inspired us all with his creativity and big heart. Randy will be deeply missed. Predeceased by father John Bereti, Randy is survived by his wife Tammie, of 31 years, children Ryan (Delaney) and Celine, grandchildren Louie and Mickey, as well by mother Aline Johnston, step-father Vern (Bev) Johnston, sisters Susan (Brent) Smith and Melanie (Clint) Mazurkewich, brother Glen (Abbey) Bereti, and all his loving relatives and lifelong friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Fraser Valley Blues Society or charity of your choice.

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Jean Iris Chambers

December 1925 - February 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the death of Jean Chambers at the grand old age of 96 years. Jean is survived by her children Gary, Martin, and Julie (Annie) Chambers. She is predeceased by her husband Lewis, parents George and Rose Brown and brother Donald Brown. Jean was born in London, England. Jean sang from the time she was a little girl and as a young woman sang with the D’ Oyly Carte Opera company. Jean grew up during the Second World War in the heart of London and married Lewis, a veteran of that war in 1948. Jean and family emigrated to Canada in 1956 settling there until the traumatic death of Lewis in 1984. Jean returned to England for 7 years only to return to BC again in 1991. Jean was an artist at heart and enjoyed years as a member of the Ashcroft Artist Community until her early 90s. Jean loved her 4-legged companions and was never without a dog or two. Whether it was a result of growing up amid a war or the violent loss of her husband, Jean was an incredibly resilient and compassionate woman. She was generous to a fault and known to share her last ‘bob’ or chocolate. Jean had an infectious smile with twinkling blue eyes, she retained her sense of humour until the very end. Jean loved her children, family and friends and she was much loved in return. We are very grateful to the Overlander care and recreation staff on Elm Unit. They were kind and caring to Jean and went above and beyond to ensure she felt safe and connected during a very difficult time. Condolences may be sent to the family through DrakeCremation.com

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The Thompson Rivers University School of Business and Economics now has a new name, thanks to the largestever individual donation made to the university. A $10-million donation has been made by the four children of Bob Gaglardi with the support of Northland Properties — a company the man founded in 1963. The donation will go toward a new building and student programs within the renamed Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics. The Gaglardi name rings out in Kamloops, including via Bob’s father, Phil, who served Kamloops as an MLA, including his stint as minister of highways, for

Bob Gaglardi speaks during the $10-million donation announcement at TRU on Feb. 17. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

20 years, and later as mayor for two years. Bob Gaglardi, alongside his children, built Northland Properties into a large enterprise. The company includes wellknown brands such as the Sandman Hotel Group, Sutton Place Hotels, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Grouse Mountain ski hill, Moxies, Shark Club, Chop Steakhouse Bar and the Kamloops Blazers WHL team and Dallas Stars NHL team. The donation is the second-largest sum recently given by the Gaglardis in Kamloops. In November 2021, the family gave $15 million to Royal Inland Hospital. When it opens this summer, the new patient care tower will bear the name of Phil and wife Jennie. See GAGLARDI, A2

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Bob Gaglardi’s daughter, Andrea, said the hospital donation made sense — with both of her grandparents spending a lot of time there. “The university — it came about with us not initially looking to recognize my dad, but about how we could give back to Kamloops,” she said. Andrea Gaglardi said the donation has been in the works for years, noting the family first approached the school looking to contribute to its building campaign, with the university later asking if the family would also lend its name. “This is really a historic day for TRU,” university president Brett Fairbairn said. “The biggest gift in our history is transformative ... It means new opportunities for students, support to finish their education, better facilities. It really is amazing what this will do.” Fairbairn said funds are being raised for a new business school building, but the money is not yet in place and the university does not have a timeline for its construction. “We often can’t do it without help from a donor, so this is really the difference that may

make the building possible,” he said. The new facility will rise near the East Gate entrance to campus, by the intersection of Summit Drive and McGill Road. Fairbairn said the naming of the building is not just symbolic. “The Gaglardi family name and Bob Gaglardi’s personal story, I think, brings instant credibility,” Fairbairn said, noting the entrepreneur’s self-made success. School of Business dean Mike Henry said Bob Gaglardi’s lending of his name, because of his reputation and integrity, will go far with other businesses not only associating with the school, but also in hiring graduates. The dean also said there will be a focus on experiential learning, with an expanded finance lab and other types of hands-on learning. “We’re looking for lots of interaction, not only throughout campus and our school, but a place where businesses from around the region and the Interior of British Columbia can come to get advice and hire students,” Henry said, describing the building as an education-business connection hub with street-facing businesses on the main floor. See GOAL, A3

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Indigenous artist Chris Bose has been chosen to lead the design of the cultural wall that will grace the new Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Tower being erected at Royal Inland Hospital. “The new installation is an example of how we can work together with local partners to help make health facilities in B.C. more welcoming,” Minister of Health Adrian Dix said in a release. When complete, the wall will be an artistic representation of Secwépemc traditional territory, honouring guest nations to the region. “To have art that represents our people in the hospital, it means a lot,” Bose said. “To be able to show the culture of the different nations and help make the hospital more welcoming to our people, that is our goal.” As part of the design process, Bose is engaging with

Chris Bose is a founding member of the Arbour Collective, an Aboriginal arts collective based in Kamloops, and is a facilitator of community arts events and workshops, bringing art to people of all ages and backgrounds. INTERIOR HEALTH PHOTO

members of the nations whose traditional territories surround Royal Inland Hospital, including the Secwépemc, Dãkelh Dené, Tsilhqot’in, Northern St’at’imc, Nlaka’pamux and Syilx. Bose is also working with the Two Rivers Métis Society in Kamloops and Métis Nation BC and has engaged with Inuit Peoples living in the area. Bose, a Secwépemc and

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registration area. The tower will include child and adolescent mental-health services, obstetrical services, a neo-natal intensive care unit, a mental-health and substanceuse inpatient unit, a surgical services suite with new operating rooms, medical surgical inpatient units respiratory therapy services and a rooftop helipad. Once the tower opens in July, construction of phase 2 renovations of the existing portion of RIH will commence, including renovation and expansion in the emergency department, as well as enhancements to pediatrics, post-anaesthetic recovery and the morgue. The capital budget for the project is $417.1 million, to be shared between the province ($203.5 million), Interior Health ($21.6 million), the Thompson Regional Hospital District ($172 million) and the RIH Foundation ($20 million).

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Which roads in Kamloops are unsafe? What kinds of issues contribute to collisions and injuries within the city’s transportation network? The city is looking for public feedback as it works toward implementing a “vision zero” strategy to improve road safety. Vision Zero was founded in Sweden in the 1990s, with the goal of zero deaths and injuries via road transportation. It includes reducing speed limits, along with road design, signalization and other safety considerations. Ahead of that strategy, the city is asking the public for stories and input on traffic safety in Kamloops. A survey is available online until Feb. 28 at letstalk.kamloops.ca/ visionzero.

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Exchange that wood stove KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

For the fifth consecutive year, the provincial government has renewed its partnership with the City of Kamloops on the wood stove and fireplace exchange program. The program offers a rebate to Kamloops homeowners who remove and replace eligible old, uncertified wood-burning appliances with new, lower-emissions ones. During the 2021 program year, 59 appliances were exchanged. In 2022, a maximum of 60 rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis (one rebate per household). New for the 2022 program year are enhanced rebates for households that exchange uncertified wood-burning appliances with qualifying electric options. For example, the rebate to swap out an old wood-burning appliance for an electric heat pump has increased from $800 to $1,200, while the

rebate for installing an electric fireplace insert has been increased to 50 per cent of the appliance, up to a maximum of $700. Other eligible appliance types include EPA-certified wood stoves, wood fireplace inserts, wood or pellet furnaces, pellet stoves or inserts and propane-fuelled stoves or inserts. Operating in partnership with the BC Lung Foundation and the provincial government, the program supports the Kamloops airshed management plan of reducing harmful emissions. The program also features information for those who do burn wood for heat, which encourages residents to use clean, dry, seasoned wood or pellets in an EPAcertified appliance, as it produces up to 70 per cent fewer particulate emissions and can be up to 30 per cent more efficient. Visit one of the authorized local retailers below for help on program eligibility and to receive a rebate application form:

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• The Fireplace Centre: 1200 Battle St.; • The Fireplace Gallery: 111 McGill Rd.; • Johnson Walsh: 921B Laval Cres.; • Jul Pam Heating Systems/ Andy McKinlay: contact by email at amckinlay9@yahoo.ca. For a full list of eligible appliances, rebate amounts and eligibility criteria, visit Kamloops.ca/ WoodStove. In addition to the wood stove and fireplace exchange program, the city administers the wood stove scrap-it program, which offers a $200 rebate for Kamloops residents who remove their uncertified wood-burning stoves from their homes, but do not want to replace them. A maximum of 25 rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis (one rebate per household). Pre-registration is required to determine program eligibility. Visit Kamloops.ca/ WoodStove for details.

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Coldest Night event hopes to raise $40,000 KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

For the second year in a row, The Mustard Seed Kamloops’ Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser is going virtual due to the pandemic. The two-kilometre walkathon, which traditionally sees a group of people traversing the downtown together after collecting pledges, will complete its

11th year via solo excursions. The non-profit agency that helps the needy is encouraging participants to walk their own routes when the event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 26 — or earlier in the month if need be to work around schedules — in an effort to raise money to help the homeless. The funds go to support Mustard Seed services and programs.

Registration is free and people are encouraged to share photos and videos of their treks on social media using the hostage #cnoy22. Participants are asked to walk a two- to five-kilometre route close to home, on their own or within their COVID-19-safe social bubbles. Walkers should also inform someone of where they will be and ensure they take

their cellphones in case of emergency. There will also be an appreciation drive-thru at Norbrock Stadium on McArthur Island on Feb. 26, where participants can pick up swag bags. The Mustard Seed’s goal is to raise $40,000 this year — double last year’s benchmark tally. As of Feb. 9, the Mustard Seed had raised 32 per cent of its

fundraising goal, with $12,948 collected by 61 participants on 13 teams. For more information on the Coldest Night of the Year, visit https://cnoy.org/location/ kamloops. The Mustard Seed is a Christian, non-profit organization that was founded in 1984. It operates in six cities in B.C. and Alberta.

PayByPhone app to be tested by the city KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK

A pilot project to expand remote payment options for daily and hourly parking at city-owned surface lots will begin on March 1 with the PayByPhone app. The free app will allow drivers to pay for parking with their credit card using a mobile app, a computer or a phone instead of using a pay station. The app is integrated with the city’s park-

ing system to provide real-time information to patrolling community services officers’ handheld units. The PayByPhone app allows the user to: • pay for parking by phone, by app or online; • extend parking sessions via your phone; • use different languages, such as Spanish, Chinese and Punjabi; • receive receipts by email or access them online;

• receive text alerts before parking time expires; • pay for parking using various secure payment options, including credit cards. The pilot project will run from March 1 through Aug.31 in all city-owned parking lots. City-owned parkades are not part of the project. If user response is favourable, the pilot project will extend to on-street parking from Sept. 1, 2022, though Feb. 28, 2023.

wide selection of semi-precious stone jewelry, stone specimens, Indigenous gifts and more. Heidi Roy is the family-run business’ Jack-of-all-Trades, taking care of everything from the shop’s social media and website to creating jewelry.

Most importantly, Heidi is responsible for the shop’s procurement; ‘The raw rock specimens, polished gemstones and crystals at the Jade Shoppe are a big draw for customers and tourists. People love to look at them, learn about them, touch them and are

The app will be evaluated based on enduser feedback/experience, technical performance and administrator usability. The FlowBird app is still available for mobile payments at both on-street parking and surface city lots. Parking payments may also be made directly at a pay station using cash or credit cards.Parking payment hours, rates and timelines for street and lot parking have not changed and are available at Kamloops.ca/Parking.

You are invited to Celebrate Our Makers. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is turning the spotlight on businesses throughout the Thompson Valley that make our community distinct. We are taking a closer look at the people behind the scenes, behind the creation, and behind the experience - asking what is it that you create? Let’s find out.

f you hadn’t heard about the Cariboo Jade Shoppe in Cache Creek previously, chances are you heard of them when the now famous 2,850 lb. jade boulder was stolen from outside the store December 19, 2020. The Cariboo Jade Shoppe is an independent, family-owned shop that specializes in jewelry and carvings from BC’s provincial gemstone, nephrite jade. For over 50 years,the Jade Shoppe has been providing unique gifts and souvenirs to locals and travelers alike. Products include a

amazed that they come from the earth. These specimens create a sense of amazement, curiosity and wonder.’ This is exactly why Heidi brings these rock specimens into the store - to provide that magical sense of wonder to visitors.

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs help naming puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP police dogs. The Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alta., is asking young Canadians to suggest names for 13 German shepherd puppies that will be born at the centre in 2022. Children are encouraged to be original and imaginative in finding names that will serve these puppies well in their careers with Canada’s national police force. When thinking of names, it is important to keep in mind that these are working

police dogs, not pets. Winning names will be chosen by the staff at the centre. A draw will determine the winning entry in the event of multiple submissions of the same puppy name. Although there can be only 13 winners, names not selected for the contest will be considered for other puppies born during the year. Those whose names are selected will each receive a laminated eight-by-10-inch photo of the pup they name, a plush dog named Justice and an RCMP water bottle. CONTEST RULES • Contestants must be between four and 14

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The Kamloops Film Society will hold its annual festival from March 3 to March 12 this year at its usual location, the Paramount Theatre. The society is promising at least 25 films for this year’s festival. “We’ve also learned a lot about hosting safe events, pivoting quickly and gracefully and the importance of connecting through the shared expe-

rience of watching movies together,” the society said in a release. “Community, in COVID, is everything.” While gathering restrictions have been lifted, those attending the festival at the theatre downtown at Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue will need to use a vaccine passport. The film society said sustainability will be a key theme this year, with socially and environmen-

tally progressive films being featured. DarkFest, the horror film portion of the festival, will also return, along with Q&As and the Kamloops Independent Short Shorts festival. While this year’s film lineup has not yet been announced, ticket information will soon be available online at kamloopsfilmfest.ca, a website that will also provide updates on the selection of films to be screened.

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While performing live has largely been halted during the pandemic, the pause gave Michael Peters time to craft his inaugural EP. The Valemount singer channeled all his COVID19 downtime and energy into producing his debut extended play of original songs, Have I Lived A Good Life, which was released on Feb. 4. The EP, co-produced by Peters and Prince George singer-songwriter, William Kuklis, was recorded at Vinyl Deck Studios in Prince George last fall. Peters said raising funds to record in pandemic times, without touring or other revenue streams, is challenging, but it forced him get creative. “I managed to secure a partial grant, I held a fundraising concert, I even did some busking,” Peters said. “I would have cleaned bathrooms to raise money if I needed to. Thankfully, lots of people who couldn’t come to the fundraiser still donated to this EP, as did family, so that was awe-

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special about hearing a song you’ve written and recorded talked about and played on the radio,” Peters said. “These are personal songs, relatable songs about the power and need of relationships, family, nostalgia and selfreflection. The title song poses the eternal question — have I lived a good life?” Have I Lived A Good Life is available digitally on a number of online music streaming services or for purchase at Peters’ website, gmichaelpeters.com.

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