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Where to remember The Kamloops Remembrance Day ceremony will get underway at the Riverside Park cenotaph shortly after 10:30 a.m. today (Nov. 11). At 10:45 a.m., the cenotaph guard will arrive, followed by the colour party and veterans party at 10:50 a.m. Two minutes before 11 a.m., O Canada will be recited, followed by The Last Post, a twominute moment of silence, a fly-over by Canadian Forces fighter jets, The Lament and Reveille. The ceremony will end with the placing of wreaths on the cenotaph, followed by an 11:30 a.m. parade out of the park, ending in the 500-block of Victoria Street.

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After pledging to stay out of the Kamloops municipal election, the company behind the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine sent its supporters a list of Kamloops city council candidates opposing the mine. Originally complied by proAjax Facebook group Support Ajax Mine, the list splits candidates into “waiting for scientific studies” and “opposed to Ajax.” “As a company, we are neither endorsing nor financially supporting individual candidates, and while we encourage everyone to vote, we would never tell anyone how to vote,” reads the letter, signed by Yves Lacasse, KGHM Ajax’s external-affairs manager. “At the same time we support transparency, and trust that with factual information in hand Kamloops residents will make good decisions about the future of our city.

Candidate Dustin McIntyre, who shared the letter with KTW, said he believes that, despite protests to the contrary, the mining company is, in fact, endorsing candidates by sending out the list. “I’m pretty disappointed, just personally, not even politically. I’m disappointed that KGHM is doing this,” he said. Because the letter meets Election’s B.C.’s definition of third-party advertising — “the transmission to the public by any means, during the campaign period, of an advertising message that promotes or opposes, directly or indirectly, a registered political party or the election of a candidate” — KGHM must register with the province. Deputy chief electoral officer Nola Western told KTW KGHM is in the process of doing so, but only began the process three days after it sent out the letter. “They’re not supposed to send out election advertising before they’re registered, but it’s

new legislation,” she said. “It didn’t even come into play until May 29 this year, so we understand there are organizations out there that don’t know about the rules.” Kamloops Area Preservation Association and Kamloops Physicians for a Healthy Environment are both registered. Western said Elections B.C.’s practice for 2014 is to get thirdparty advertisers registered, rather than focus on doling out penalties. Beyond election law, McIntyre said he’s also concerned the list KGHM sent out isn’t accurate. Though he is against the mine, KGHM’s letter lists him as one of the candidates waiting for studies before making a decision on Ajax. At press time, KGHM had not responded to a request for comment. In early October, Lacasse told KTW the company would not “fund or support” and candidates for office.

Ceremonial-role Mounties to be armed TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com

Kamloops Mounties serving a ceremonial role in the Riverside Park Remembrance Day ceremony today (Nov. 11) will be armed — a move that comes in the wake of two attacks last month on uniformed Canadian Forces soldiers in Quebec and Ottawa. RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller told KTW the order to have serge-wearing Mounties armed came from the national police

force’s headquarters. “It came because of potential threats to police,” he said. “On Tuesday, all our regular members will be armed in their ceremonial dress. Normally, we wouldn’t be armed in a ceremony like that.” Mueller said all RCMP detachments have also been ordered to change the way auxiliary Mounties are used. RCMP brass are now requiring all auxiliary members work under the direct supervision of regular Mounties. Auxiliary members work in a

volunteer capacity and are not armed. “We’re assessing the impact this is going to have on our auxiliary program,” Mueller said. “What it may mean is we may have to have an additional regular member with them to ensure their safety.” Mueller said auxiliary Mounties in Kamloops already work under the direct supervision of armed regular members, but the detachment may have to increase the ratio of regular to auxiliary members.

TRUSTEES MEET TO PASS STUART WOOD BYLAW Kamloops-Thompson board of education trustees were scheduled to meet late yesterday afternoon (after KTW press deadline) to pass a bylaw confirming the closure in 2016 of Stuart Wood elementary. Meanwhile, the residents’ group opposed to the move said it has filed a petition in court, seeking to quash the bylaw. The meeting was called after the board consulted with district lawyers after receiving a letter from counsel representing a downtown residents association, questioning the process trustees followed at the June 23 meeting when they voted to shut the St. Paul Street school. A memorandum to trustees from board secretary-treasurer Kelvin Stretch said the proper procedure is to approve “a schoolclosure bylaw for the specific school.” At its June 23 meeting, when the closure was decided, it was passed unanimously by trustees via a motion that also included other elements of a reconfiguration required to move the staff and students from Stuart Wood to another school building on McGill Road. Last week, lawyer Micah Rankin, on behalf of the Downtown and West End Residents Association, wrote to the board, questioning the absence of the bylaw and the extent of public consultation that preceded the June 23 meeting. Stretch’s memo describes “an extensive consultation process from November 2013 to June 2014,” although a subsequent letter from Rankin to the board, dated Nov. 7, continues to criticize the process that was followed. Rankin’s letter asserts consultation did not begin last November, when trustees received a report that triggered the review of the school. Rankin wrote: “The board’s consultation duties are triggered when the board agrees that closure or reorganization is warranted. “That is what the plain language of the district policy says and that is what is required by law. “The board’s resolution on June 23, 2014, if it has any legal significance, was simply the board’s agreement that a closure or reorganization of Stuart Wood is warranted, thereby triggering the board’s consultation duties under its internal policy.”

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LEST WE FORGET “We were so close to death every day, so you had this very high level of consciousness about your own vulnerability,” 2nd. Lt. Max Birkner told KTW about his time in Afghanistan. DAVE EAGLES/KTW

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Remembrance Day had modest beginnings after Great War OTTAWA — It began as a visceral response to the terrible death toll of the First World War, but for Canadians, Remembrance Day has evolved into a tribute to all military dead and a celebration of the

Canadian Forces in general. The victory of 1918 came at a heavy cost. From a population of about 7.8 million, Canada had put about 620,000 men and women into uniform during the war. Almost 10 per cent o of

them were lost. “With some 60,000 Canadians killed, the war produced a profound sense of loss in a country whose greatest military tragedy to date had been 267 dead in tthee Sout South African ca War a of o

1899-1902,’’ the Veterans Affairs Department says. In 1919, there were calls for some sort of commemoration to mourn the dead and pay tribute to the hundreds of thousands who fought. That at yyear, King George V

urged that people observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. local time across the Commonwealth and Empire. It was first called Armistice Day, recalling the ceasefire agreement of Nov. 11, 1918, that silenced the

guns after more than four years of carnage. In Canada, from 1921 to 1930, Armistice Day was observed on the Monday of the week in which Nov. 11 fell. — The Canadian Press

REMEMBRANCE DAY MORE INSIDE Check out the B-section of today’s paper for more stories including those of Kamloops Second World War veterans Jim Kilner and Alex Sim. Also in the B pages, learn the history of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and about the push in Ottawa to have Nov. 11 made a national holiday. pared him to come home, there were still challenges. “In my experience, when I came home, I would often have these, I guess you could call them a resurgence of adrenaline. I guess you could say I had a case of combat fatigue, which is different than post-traumatic stress,” he said. “Basically, combat fatigue, described in my own words, is what happens when you’ve been under stress for seven months, constantly being shot at, blown up and constantly having to suppress any fear or doubt that you have.” People would ask him about Afghanistan or from time to time he would think about it, and he couldn’t control his reaction. He would begin to shake and sweat. His voice would change. He could feel the adrenaline.

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“You would almost get annoyed with yourself because it’s this unexplainable thing,” he said. “You’re like, ‘I’m just sitting in a coffee shop, I shouldn’t be feeling like this.’” Now, a few years later, the occurrences are fewer and far between, but the memories are as vivid as ever. “It’s a very powerful memory,” he said. “You could call it a very highly amplified experience. Everything over there seemed amplified because it was so extreme. We were close to death every day, so you had this very high level of consciousness about your own vulnerability. “Because of that, I felt like my perceptions were sharpened and I just observed everything to the max.”

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When students are breaking bones falling down old staircases and parents can’t go to their children’s school because they’re in wheelchairs, something has to be done, incumbent school-board candidates agreed at a public forum this week. Closing Stuart Wood elementary as of September 2016 was the first subject posed to candidates at the public forum at St. Andrews on the Square on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Joan Cowden, who is seeking a third term on the KamloopsThompson board of education, said the reality is the St. Paul Street school, housed in a structure built in 1907, is not safe. She said there have been incidents of youngsters falling down the steep stairs and hurting themselves. Renovating the building, which has been cited by the Canada’s Historic Places registry for retaining the construction from a century ago, would cost upwards of $4 million. “The government is not going to give us money to do that,”

Cowden said. Kathleen Karpuk, also seeking a third term, told the audience that, in today’s society, it is “simply wrong to tell a mom she can’t go to a parent-teacher interview for her child because she’s in a wheelchair,” addressing the fact the school is not accessible other than going to a rear door and waiting for someone to unlock it. Even then, Karpuk noted, only one floor would be accessible in the three-storey building. Meghan Wade, seeking a second-straight term, said she stands behind the decision because the school does not meet today’s edu-

cational requirements. Confronting a complaint by the Downtown and West End Residents’ Association (DWERA) that there was inadequate consultation prior to the decision, Wade noted the board told the city last November the closure was being considered and accepted input until June, extending its deadline for comment once. DWERA was formed in late April when area residents were concerned about the possible closure. Gerald Watson, seeking a fifth term, said the closure had to be

done, despite trustees knowing the emotional reaction it would create, because the school is inadequate. He said a letter sent to the board by DWERA complaining the legal process wasn’t followed in the closure was premature because the district has plenty of time to pass the proper bylaw before the closure. Most challengers to the incumbents said they weren’t privy to the details that led to the closure, but agreed transparency and public input are essential in decisions like the closure of a school.

Meanwhile, regarding other education issues . . . While several people took to the microphone to ask about closing Stuart Wood elementary, other issues were raised at the forum, organized by incum-

bent trustee Gerald Watson. Candidate Colin Madland talked about the value of online learning, holding up a thumb drive on which

he said he had downloaded free textbooks. While he said the district should put more emphasis on the use of distance learning, incumbent Kathleen

Karpuk noted not all children have access to computers — and, in some of SD73’s rural areas, houses are on dial-up access to the Internet. Candidate Bowen Cooluris said a priority is to return emphasis on physical education. The lift-operations manager at Sun Peaks said he believes a healthy mind needs a healthy body. In reply to Madland’s technology focus, Cooluris said he is in favour of using technology, but added “the people element is still essential.” Candidate Colleen DeVeyrac, in response

to a question from the audience, talked about the value of the district’s schools of choice and how, if a child finds a reason to enjoy school, they are more likely going to be engaged and learn. Candidate Christy Campbell, also speaking on technology in the classroom, noted it has its place, but should not become a major factor. “If the technology fails, we have to go back to pen and paper.” Funding was another issue raised and candidate Joe Small, a retired principal, praised SD73 for the way it has been able to balance its budget and keep finding

ways to do more with less. Candidate Aaron Shufletoski agreed, saying it’s obvious the Liberal government won’t be putting more money into education. Candidate Don Kitt, vice-chairman of the district parent-advisory council, also agreed on the challenge trustees face in funding education. Kitt also agreed with others who said the public has a role to play in the fight for funding and needs to speak out to their MLAs and government. Candidate Barb Morin, a former teacher and lawyer, also criti-

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cized the lack of funding in the education system, expressing her appreciation for how much SD73 does with the funding it receives. And, in response to one question specifically posed for the new candidates — how many board meetings did you attend this year? — Morin and Small said they have been to none, although Small said he attended them before he retired. All other challengers, save for Kitt, said they have been to one. Kitt, through his work with the district parent-advisory council, said he attends all trustee board meetings.

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Fire in Pritchard damages trailers A fire in Pritchard yesterday afternoon (Nov. 10) completely burned one trailer and severely damaged another, according to a neighbour. The fire at a trailer park on the north side of the South Thompson River, in a subdivision known as the Development, started at about 1:30 p.m.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One is completely burned to the ground,â&#x20AC;? neighbour Jim Shaw said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other they managed to save half of.â&#x20AC;? Officials from Pritchardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer fire depart-

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LEST WE FORGET, A POEM FOR AGES It is Nov. 11, Remembrance Day, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast will gather at ceremonies to honour those who gave their lives in service to their country and those who continue to defend Canada. There are precious few words more poignant that those penned by Lt.-Col. John McCrae, the Canadian physician who wrote the world’s most-famous war-memorial poem on May 3, 1915. Today, people will gather in Kamloops’ Riverside Park to honour the men and women who sacrifice their time — and, sadly, their lives — for Canada. These words will surely be in the minds of many: IN FLANDERS FIELDS By Lt.-Col. John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

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n most issues this column discusses, the feedback I receive is generally negative. One exception has been human-caused climate change, where my mail runs three to one in favour of a skeptical approach. Most express relief at having someone question the exaggerated or false claims advanced by environmentalists who strive to paint Alberta and B.C. as home to uniquely evil climate crimes. As mentioned last week, this is an urgent issue in B.C. as the government pushes to develop liquefied natural-gas exports. The B.C. Liberal approach to limit only the “intensity” of greenhouse-gas emissions from LNG production and make no commitment on the majority of emissions from upstream gas production, looks like the effective end of Gordon Campbell’s crusade to lead North America in “climate action.” The government has also abandoned Campbell’s collapsed effort to set up a cap-and-trade system with various U.S. states to regulate emissions, which brings me to a key reason for public skepticism. Going back to Jean Chrétien’s lip service to the Kyoto Accord, the worldwide effort to rein in fossil-fuel emissions has been a smog of hypocrisy, hollow promises and failed experiments. The next grand climate summit is scheduled for Paris next summer, although the vast international green bureaucracy will

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VICTORIA first have to jet to Peru for a presummit summit. The European Union has just agreed to a Campbell-like new target to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions 40 per cent by 2030. But, that’s dependent on the Paris summit reaching a legally binding international deal, something the U.S. remains unwilling to do. Meanwhile, Germany is building new coal-fired power plants. In Ontario, a grandiose scheme to replace coal-fired power with wind, solar and other renewables has produced steeply rising electricity rates and a political scandal over a cancelled plan to build gas-fired capacity. The public continues to be bombarded with ginned-up stories of environmental destruction. You may have seen shocking TV reports in October of a “haulout” of thousands of walruses on beaches around the Chukchi Sea in Alaska and Russia, with animals trampling each other. The World Wildlife Fund and U.S. biologists rushed to the media to frame this as a crisis caused by a lack of sea ice.

This claim has been demolished by Susan Crockford, an evolutionary biologist who teaches at the University of Victoria. If you Google “Walrus mass haulout hype refuted,” you will find Crockford’s brief video showing a long, pre-industrial history of these events. She concludes that they are a sign of overpopulation in the now-protected walrus herds. Crockford’s website, polarbearscience.com, debunks similar claims made about supposedly disappearing polar bears that have been a mainstay over the years to drive the global-warming catastrophe narrative. In terms of actual reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions, there are signs of progress. The U.S. has made considerable strides, thanks to abundant shale gas that has allowed it to switch from some of its 600-odd coal-fired power plants. Which brings us back to B.C.’s push for natural-gas exports. The NDP claims to support this, but has spent hours in the legislature warning of a giveaway of the resource, imagined fracking disasters and LNG tanker explosions and everything else it can dream up to throw at it. This is the same party that campaigned against the carbon tax in 2009 and hasn’t had a coherent energy policy since. But, this isn’t some partisan game. It’s about whether B.C. maintains its gas industry. And, so far, natural gas is the only thing that has substantially cut carbon emissions. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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YOUR OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ACTUALLY, AJAX IS ELEPHANT IN THIS ELECTION Editor: I found Vince Cavaliereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter of Nov. 6 distressing (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ajax cannot be only civic-election focusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) and I hope he is wrong in his belief people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote because they are happy with the existing state of affairs. In my world, the existing state of affairs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the extinctions, pollution, climate change, downward mobility, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; leaves me feeling disheartened, disillusioned, embarrassed and betrayed. I feel the ones who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote might be living their lives out in a noisy, frantic, hectic manner that seems out of control. I think they have simply lost faith in the system and feel it is not delivering on the social contract. On election day, they simply cave into the temptation to switch off, tune out and escape. I feel Cavaliere is being disingenuous in attempting to trivialize the importance of the Ajax proposition. Ajax is the elephant in the room this election and it is directly connected to many of

the other important issues Cavaliere goes on to list â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in particular, his notion that we need to attract more doctors. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m no medical expert, but what I do know is that, even though I may not have liked it much when my doctors would point to my bad habits, they always did it for me and my health, not for themselves. Today we have almost the entire Kamloops medical community standing up as one, telling us Ajax will be bad for community health. A significant number of our doctors have made it clear they are unwilling to compromise their own health and they will be leaving the community if we allow the mine to proceed. I am a senior and most of us seniors know how important it is to have easy, ready access to a regular family doctor. I believe the doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; situation as it relates to Ajax should be deeply concerning to the entire community. A question city council could have bandied about the last three years is: Do the rights of

a small number of individuals to profit from the mine outweigh my rights and the rights of thousands of others to have a regular family doctor? Three years ago, we elected a council that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a call on Ajax. Council wanted more information. What more does this council need to know? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve yet to hear its questions. The not curious do not want to hear answers that might not suit their agenda. Curiosity is a crucial core value in any leadership that inspires me. Moving forward, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking for leaders whose survival instinct has kicked in, leaders who know the material economy is embedded in nature, that nature is our life-support system and that nature has her limits and we must not exceed them. These will be leaders who will approach the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business on the assumption we have only one planet on which to live. Rick Duggan Kamloops

PLEASE KEEP MCARTHUR A CANINE-FREE ISLAND Editor: My 82-year-old mother showed me a recent Kamloops This Week article in which people are asking for dogs to be allowed on McArthur Island. The city will, on a trial basis, allow dogs on the path between 12th Street and the foot bridge to allow continuity of the Rivers Trail. My mom moved into the Cottonwood apartments nine years ago. Since then, she walks the park whenever the weather allows. I clocked it (in my truck) one day and, door to door, its 3.4 kilometres for her.

She can tell you about every animal that inhabits the park. Believe me, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard stories about mama duck, the beavers, the flickers, the odd deer and bear sighting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every animal in the area. I get that the lady with the cute little dog wants to be able to walk her in the park. I have a lab/collie cross myself and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to be able to walk the park with my mom and Chippy, but I respect that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not allowed. My fear is that we will start to see guys with the aggressive dog breeds.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m six-foot-fix, but I get nervous when I encounter someone walking a pit bull. If that should happen and my mom or any one of the many McArthur Island walkers becomes afraid and it stops them from walking there, well, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t describe the disappointment I would feel. Keep the dogs out of the park. Kamloops has many other great places to take canines.

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RE: STORY: GROUP CALLS FOR PANELď&#x161;şREVIEW FUNDING FOR AJAX: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What exactly is KAPA trying to protect the majority of Kamloops residents from? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As others have stated, KAPA does not have the support of even half of the population of the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Was this not the same organization that said it would tell voters who they should vote for in the next city election?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; posted by Lawrence Beaton

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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Ajax Mine Project

Public Comment Period and Information Sessions KGHM Ajax Mining Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of the Ajax Mine Project, a copper-gold mine located near the city of Kamloops, British Columbia (B.C). The Project has an expected mine life of up to 23 years with a production capacity of approximately 60,000 tonnes of mineral ore per day.

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The Ajax Mine Project is subject to review under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act and is undergoing a cooperative environmental assessment.

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Public Comment Period The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) are inviting the public to comment on revisions to the environmental assessment information requirements that result from changes to the mine plan for the Ajax Mine Project.

Calling himself a product of the education system in Kamloops, lawyer Gerald Watson is seeking a fifth term on the Kamloops-Thompson board of education. Watson praised the education he received for “letting me to what I wanted to do” with his life “and I feel like I’m making a positive different and want to continue to do so.” Watson believes School District 73 “manages our money well” and has figured out how to work its way through “the complex interactions of government to find pieces of money other districts miss out on.” While he sees the local educational environment as one with something for everyone and in which teachers work collectively and collaboratively for their students, he would like to find a way to provide more options and choices for students at the secondary level. With declining enrolment — particularly in rural schools — an ongoing issue, subjects that can be offered are often restricted and Watson said that worries him as students move into GERALD post-secondary education. WATSON He isn’t happy when a Kamloops graduate enters a university, but has to take some remedial programming because they couldn’t get it in high school. “When you’re finished high school, you should be done and not need to do that,” he said. With another four years of declining enrolment at the secondary level, Watson said this is one issue he wants to see addressed, While he’s been heavily involved in policy review and development in recent years on the board of education, Watson said he will take on any challenge the incoming board chair might offer him — although he has a keen interest in human resources and finance. Watson wasn’t always in favour of schools of choice — he said he had to be sold on them when the first one, a fine-arts school, was suggested — but sees their value in engaging students and also providing a publicly funded option to compete with private schools that might try to enter the education sector in the city and siphon off children.

The Agency and the EAO have recently revised the Application Information Requirements / Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines (AIR / EIS Guidelines) to reflect the proponent’s changes to the layout and design of the project. The AIR / EIS Guidelines provide direction regarding the studies, methods and information the proponent is required to include in the preparation of its Application / EIS document. The proponent’s Application / EIS will describe the new project design and layout, and provide the assessment results for the potential environmental, heritage, health, social, and economic effects of all phases of the project. The revised AIR / EIS Guidelines document is available online on the EAO’s website at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. The revised AIR / EIS Guidelines and a summary of the document will be available on the Agency’s website, www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca, as of November 18, 2014. Additional information regarding the environmental assessment process for the Project is available on either website. The public comment period is from November 18, 2014 to December 18, 2014. The Agency and the EAO accept public comments during that time submitted by any of the following means:

By Online Form: www.eao.gov.bc.ca By Mail:

By Email: Ajax@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

Scott Bailey, Executive Project Director Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V1

By Fax: 250-387-2208

Kevin Inouye, Project Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410-701 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6

The Agency accepts comments in English or in French. Any comments filed need only be submitted once to either the Agency or the EAO, to be considered for both the provincial and federal environmental assessments. Copies of the summary of the revised AIR / EIS Guidelines and the complete version of the revised AIR / EIS Guidelines are available for viewing at these locations: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Vancouver, B.C.

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Telephone: 604-666-2431 Information Sessions Information sessions will be held during the comment period: Kamloops, B.C. November 25 and 26, 2014 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm Kamloops Coast Hotel and Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way Information on the Ajax Mine Project and the revised AIR / EIS Guidelines will be available for viewing, and interested individuals will be able to speak with various provincial and federal environmental assessment representatives and the proponent’s technical experts. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the steps of the cooperative environmental assessment process. Next Steps The comments received during the comment period on the revised AIR / EIS Guidelines will be considered in the ongoing provincial and federal environmental assessments of the Ajax Mine Project, and will also be considered in finalizing the revised AIR / EIS Guidelines document. Once finalized, the AIR / EIS Guidelines will be provided to the proponent to support the submission of its Application / Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A public comment period on the proponent’s Application / EIS will be announced at a later date. All submissions received by the Agency and the EAO during the comment period in relation to the Ajax Mine Project are considered public. They will be posted to the EAO website and will become part of the Agency project file.

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CANADA SQUEAKS PAST U.S. IN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN AT ISC MARTY HASTINGS

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t the feet of Pritchard’s ponderosa pines might lie scattered shards of the Interior Savings Centre roof. Brianne Jenner’s highlight-reel shootout goal and Genevieve Lacasse’s ensuing game-clinching save on Hilary Knight cemented a 3-2 win for Canada over the U.S. in the Four Nations Cup goldmedal game on Saturday, Nov. 8 — and the record-setting crowd blew the top off the Kamloops arena. “What a hell of a game,” U.S. head coach Ken Klee said. “What an awesome thing for women’s hockey. It was a fantastic hockey game. “We’re not satisfied with it but, hey, we played our hearts out.” Jenner deked right before pulling the puck back across her body and roofing a backhander, rais-

ing the rubber over the blocker of American goaltender Molly Schaus. “I use that move a little bit,” said Jenner, who was still trying process what happened when speaking to reporters after the game. “As a righty, you kind of have the advantage going to the blocker side, to try and get the goalie moving laterally and slip it up top. “It all happened so quick.” The victory marked the thirdconsecutive come-from-behind 3-2 triumph for Canada in games against its neighbour to the south. On Wednesday, Canada scored two goals in the last five minutes of the third period to beat the Americans in round-robin play. The Canadians overcame a 2-1 deficit — Marie-Philip Poulin tallied with 55 seconds left in regulation to force OT — and beat the U.S. at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in February. “It’s becoming a typical U.S.Canada game in women’s hock-

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ey,” Canadian head coach Doug Derraugh said. “What more could you ask for? “This city was great to us. The atmosphere for the games was phenomenal. You walk out and you take a look around at a full building like that for women’s hockey . . . it’s just great.” Behind the Olympics and the world championship, the Four Nations Cup is considered the third-most prestigious tournament in women’s hockey. The Canadians had a shaky start to the first period on Saturday, with too many turnovers in their own zone, three of them up the middle of the ice. Lacasse, who finished with 33 saves, bailed out her defencemen with several timely stops. “That’s the sign of a great goaltender,” Derraugh said. “When you really need the saves, she makes the stops. That’s what she did tonight.” Canada struck first, on the power play at 15:46 of the first frame, when Jennifer Wakefield

tipped in a point shot taken by Tara Watchorn. After the goal, the officials gathered at the American bench to have a discussion with Klee, who argued the puck was deflected in with a high stick. He had a case, but there was no videoreview process in place at the tournament. “I was told they don’t have video replay and none of the four [officials] saw the high stick,” Klee said. “One-hundred per cent, yes, it was a high stick, but it’s OK. It was a great play.” The Americans outshot Canada 8-4 in the first stanza. It took little time, just 50 seconds, for the U.S. to draw level in the second period. Brianna Decker streaked down the right wing and fired a shot that beat Lacasse clean on the blocker side, a goal the Canadian netminder might want back. Lacasse, who didn’t look comfortable handling the puck on Saturday, had to be sharp two

In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

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minutes later, with a quick, reaction save on a point shot tipped on goal by Dani Cameranesi. Knight gave the Stars and Stripes a 2-1 lead at 9:08 of the middle frame, pouncing on a Jocelyne Larocque turnover and making no mistake in alone on Lacasse. Five minutes later, Canadian forward Jillian Saulnier was hauled down on a short-handed breakaway. She was awarded a penalty shot. With the sold-out barn looking on, Saulnier chose to deke, making a nifty move before losing control of the puck, which slid harmlessly wide of the net. With 2:11 left to play in the period, Wakefield notched her second goal of the night. After Natalie Spooner found her in the slot with a deft backhand pass from the corner, Wakefield wired a snap shot that blew past Schaus. See NERVOUS, page A13

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Blazers pursuing return to win column MARTY HASTINGS

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Winless in five games, the Kamloops

Blazers are looking to get back on track when the Spokane Chiefs come to town on Friday, Nov. 14.

but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking to make excuses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look to get back on a winning streak here, put together

month for SeptemberOctober, told KTW yesterday (Nov. 10). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been injuries and guys missing,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be ups and downs every season,â&#x20AC;? Kamloops forward Cole Ully, the WHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s player of the

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two or three in a row and turn things around.â&#x20AC;? Game time on Friday is 7 p.m. at Interior Savings Centre. Ully was expected to play for Team WHL last night against Russia in Game 1 of the Subway Super Series in Saskatoon. Team WHL squares off against Russia in Game 2 tonight in Brandon. The Blazers (9-9-2-1) are coming off a road trip south which saw them lose 5-2 to Tri-City in Kennewick, Wash., on Friday before salvaging a point against the hometown Portand Winterhawks on Saturday, falling 4-3 in overtime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are a couple tough arenas to play in and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perform the way we wanted to in Tri-City,â&#x20AC;? said Ully, who returned to the lineup Friday after missing three games due to illness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We bounced back in Portland. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good team there and they have skill guys.â&#x20AC;? The Blue and Orange has not played on Mark Recchi Way since Oct. 29, losing 4-1 to the Everett Silvertips before heading to Prince George for games against the Cougars on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a 4-1 defeat and 3-2 shootout loss, respectively. Standout 16-year-old forward Jake Kryski will be in the lineup Friday for the first time since

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Oct. 25, the Blazersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last victory, a 2-0 triumph over hometown Tri-City. He was playing with Team Canada Red at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, which wrapped up in Sarnia on Saturday. Kryski recorded one goal and five points in five games for Canada Red, which finished sixth. Russia beat the U.S. 2-1 in the goldmedal game. Kamloops rearguards Brady Gaudet and Josh Connolly missed Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game in Portland due to injury. Both will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Ully said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to stop the slide with a victory against Spokane (8-5-3-0) on Friday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing at home, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a while, so we want to get off to a good start, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not chasing,â&#x20AC;? the Calgary product said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to get out to a lead early and protect it and break the streak.â&#x20AC;?

Titans win zone title The South Kamloops Titans defeated the Sa-Hali Sabres 2-0 in the final of the 2014 West Zone AAA Senior Girls Volleyball Championship, capturing the gold medal. The scores in the final were 25-20 and 25-17. The Titans had defeated the NorKam Saints in an earlier semifinal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 25-16, 25-18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to advance to the final. All four teams will advance to the Okanagan Valley Championship on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, at Okanagan Mission sec-

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The Valleyview Vikings won the West Zone senior boys volleyball championship on Friday, Nov. 7, beating the Sa-Hali Sabres in four sets. Sa-Hali opened the match with a 25-14 victory in the first set, but the Vikings stormed back, winning the next three sets 25-11, 25-23, 25-14. Both Valleyview and Sa-Hali will compete at the Okanagan Championship, which runs on Friday and Saturday in Winfield.

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The American goaltender allowed two goals on 28 shots on Saturday. After two periods, the U.S. was outshooting Canada 16-15. The Canadians killed off two American power plays in the first 10 minutes of the third period and looked to have taken a 3-2 lead at the 9:07 mark when Spooner collected a rebound and fired it home. Jubilation for Canadian fans quickly turned into anger when the goal was waved off, the officials ruling the whistle had sounded to signal a delayed American penalty before Spooner lit the lamp. The ISC crowd voiced its displeasure. The Canadians could not capitalize on the following power play. With less than two minutes remaining in the third frame, Bailey Bram came within inches of giving Canada the lead, sliding a shot through both Schaus and the crease. The Americans raced the other way. Haley Irwin managed to clear the Canadian zone and carry the puck down the left wing before she was hauled down by Megan Bozek with 26 seconds left to play. Bozek was called for tripping. The Canadians couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score before the horn sounded and entered overtime on a one minute and 35 second power play. After 60 minutes, the U.S. was outshooting Canada 25-23. Nervous energy filled the building for the entirety of the 20-minute overtime, played 4-on-4 in front of 5,816 fans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a record-setting number

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for a Four Nations Cup gold-medal game. The Americans killed the remainder of the penalty and found themselves on the power play at 5:15 of the extra frame, when Watchorn was called for tripping. Maple Leaf supporters were on edge as the Americans pressed with the man advantage, controlling the puck inside the Canadian blue line and trying to set up the game-winning marker. Lacasse stopped several one-timers and Canada defended desperately, with two mad scrambles in front of its own net leaving bodies strewn across the ice. With 35 seconds to play in overtime, Lee Stecklein was called for tripping and Canada headed to the power play. Irwin was unable to win an offensivezone faceoff and the Americans cleared.

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Canada had time for one more rush up-ice, but a last-second shot went wide and the overtime period ended. Jenner was the only player to score in the shootout. The first Canadian, Wakefield, and the third, Jamie Lee Rattray, were unsuccessful in their attempts and U.S. shooters Alex Carpenter, Decker and Knight, in that order, failed to beat Lacasse. Knight had to score to extend the shootout, but Lacasse robbed her with a glove save. The winning goaltender was mobbed by her teammates. It was a different bunch of Canadians to the group that won gold in Sochi, the first team in a new Olympic cycle, with Hockey Canada brain-trust looking to develop younger players in advance of the 2018 Games in South Korea. Missing from the

Canadian lineup at the Four Nations Cup were the likes of forwards Caroline Ouellette, Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford and Gillian Apps, along with netminders Charline Labonte and Shannon Szabados. The U.S. left at home 11 of their 2014 Olympians. In April 2016, the bordering nations will bring their best to the Tournament Capital for the IIHF World Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey Championship. Carpenter was fighting back tears when she spoke to the media after the game, already looking ahead to her teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next shot at vengeance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coach just said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as moral victories, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a learning experience,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the world championship in April in Sweden. Hopefully, we can get them back then.â&#x20AC;?

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SPORTS Sabres secure gold The Sa-Hali Sabres defeated the Valleyview Vikings 2-0 in the final of the West Zone Junior Girls Volleyball Championship on Thursday, Nov. 6. Sa-Hali earned a straight-sets victory, winning 25-21 and 25-15. The Westsyde Whundas topped the South Kamloops Titans 2-0 in the bronze-medal match. Sa-Hali earned a berth in the Okanagan Championship by virtue of its first-place finish. The tournament will take place in Penticton on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. The Whundas will challenge the Vikings for the second berth tomorrow (Nov. 12) at Valleyview secondary. That showdown gets underway at 5 p.m.

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Join Kamloops Museum & Archives staff for a guided tour of all the latest exhibits, galleries, and displays. Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of Kamloopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history, learn about the lives of local pioneers, and hear some interesting stories. Kamloops Museum & Archives Nov 15 10:00-11:00 AM Sat #231244 FREE

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> We all saw the disturbing video and photos of the Mount Polley tailings pond dam breach which released 10.6 million cubic metres of water and 13.8 million cubic metres of tailings slurry/toxic sludge released. > The Ajax tailings pond is expected to be 6 times larger than the Mt. Polley tailings pond. > Imperial Metals Corp. (owns Mt. Polley) reported that during 2013 tailings from its Mount Polley copper-gold mine contained thousands of tonnes of copper, zinc, phosphorus and manganese along with: Â&#x2021; WRQQHV RI cobalt Â&#x2021; WRQQHV RI nickel Â&#x2021; WRQQHV RI antimony Â&#x2021; NJ RI arsenic Â&#x2021; NJ RI lead Â&#x2021; NJ RI selenium Â&#x2021; NJ RI mercury Â&#x2021; NJ RI cadmium > A failure of one of the Ajax tailings ponds could result in a catastrophic GHEULV ÂżRRG Âą ZKHUH ZRXOG WKLV HQG XS" Kamloops had a challenge in KDQGOLQJ D ÂżDVK ÂżRRG LQ 6XPPHU > The proposed Ajax mine tailings dump has a consequence of failure rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very Highâ&#x20AC;?. (Kamloops This Week in Environment, Mining, News August 20, 2014) > Given all of this information, this is an unconscionable real threat that the mine poses to our community.

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T-Wolves limp back to PG The Tournament Capital Centre was not friendly to the UNBC Timberwolves, who were swept in four Canadian Interuniversity Sport basketball games by the hometown TRU WolfPack on the weekend. TRU’s men won a pair of close tilts against the visitors from Prince George — 84-80 on Friday, Nov. 7, and 85-81 on Saturday, Nov. 8. The WolfPack women were dominant, running away with lopsided victories both nights — 85-55 on Friday and 82-39 on Saturday. Both of TRU’s basketball squads are 2-0 heading into their first road trip of the Canada West campaign. The MacEwan University Griffins are hosting the Pack in Edmonton on the weekend, with the men and

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TRU WolfPack guard Michelle Bos dribbles up the court against the UNBC Timberwolves in weekend Canada West basketball action at the Tournament Capital Centre.

women playing a game each on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15. TRU returns to the TCC on Nov. 21, when the Fraser Valley Cascades are in town.

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Brad Gunter returned to the lineup and sparked the TRU WolfPack men’s vol-

leyball team to victories against the hometown Brandon Bobcats on the weekend. Head coach Pat Hennelly’s charges improved to 3-7 on the campaign, beating the 6-2 Bobcats in three sets on Friday before winning a five-set thriller on Saturday. Gunter, the CIS men’s volleyball player of the year in 2013-

2014, had 25 kills in 45 chances on Saturday in his second match back after dislocating his finger. TRU will look to make it four straight victories when the Winnipeg Wesmen are in town on Friday. Match time is 7:45 p.m. at the TCC. The WolfPack women’s volleyball team moved its record to 5-5 after earning a weekend split with the Bobcats in Brandon. Iuliia Pakhomenko celebrated her 23rd birthday in style on Saturday, with 26 kills in 44 chances, five digs, a solo block and two block assists in the WolfPack’s 3-0 win. Brandon (6-2) earned a straight-sets victory over TRU on Friday, Nov. 7. The WolfPack women are hosting the Wesmen on Friday, Nov. 14, with match time slated for 6 p.m.

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Lions drop regular-season finale Bonino outshines Kesler MONTE STEWART

THE CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — Eric Rogers caught two touchdown passes as the Calgary Stampeders downed the B.C. Lions 33-16 on Friday (Nov. 7) night in the CFL regularseason finale for both teams. The Stampeders, who had already clinched first place in the West Division, finished the regular season with a 15-3 record and tied the league’s 54-year-old road victory total with eight, set and matched by Winnipeg in 1960 and 1961. Calgary bettered its club road-win record of seven set 65 years ago in 1949 and matched in 1995. B.C. wound up 9-9 on the season and missed a chance to clinch third place in the West. The Lions now face a crossover playoff game against the Montreal Alouettes. That game kicks off in Montreal at 10a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. Although both the Lions and Stamps had secured playoff berths and rested key players, the game featured dazzling touchdowns as both clubs scored on long passes.

Despite the score being close in the first and second quarters, Calgary led from start to finish. In a rare start, Calgary quarterback Drew Tate completed 14 of 20 passes for 206 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Usual starter Bo Levi Mitchell completed 13 of 18 for one touchdown. B.C. quarterback Kevin Glenn completed 26 of 36 of for 312 yards and one touchdown, but was hurt by two interceptions. Tate led the Stampeders to a 13-yard Rene Paredes field goal on their first series. But, the Lions produced an identical opening eight-play march of their own, which went 66 yards and culminated with McCallum’s 18-yard field goal. Tailback Stefan Logan, who returned after missing four games due to injury and coaches’ decisions, racked up 44 of the 66 yards on three rushes and a reception. Tate’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Rogers staked Calgary to an advantage that they never relinquished. After Dante Marsh intercepted a Tate pass, Mitchell entered the game on Calgary’s next

series and took the Stamps to the B.C. one before third-string QB Bryant Moniz scored on a plunge. The Lions came right back and scored on Glenn’s 46-yard touchdown pass to Emmanuel Arceneaux, reducing their deficit to 17-13. But, on Calgary’s next sequence, Rogers posted his second receiving TD on Mitchell’s 44-yard pass, staking the Stamps to a 24-13 half-time lead. Three Paredes field goals and one from McCallum accounted for the second-half scoring. The Lions have taken the first step toward discovering whether there is any chance injured quarterback Travis Lulay will return for the playoffs. They placed him on the club’s 46-man roster yesterday (Nov. 10), making him eligible to practice this week. Coach Mike Benevides has said whether Lulay plays or not depends on how he performs in practice, but it’s a longshot and Kevin Glenn is the likely starter. Lulay hurt his shoulder Sept. 5, his first start in almost a year after returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him in 2013.

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George Stuart McIntosh On November 5, 2014 George passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife Cathy at his side, after a courageously fought battle with cancer.

who passed away November 9, 1979

JOE RESNICK

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ANAHEIM — Ryan Kesler wanted to put on a better show against his former teammates. Instead, one of the guys he was traded for stole the spotlight. Nick Bonino assisted on the tying goal by Alexandre Burrows in the second period and got the only goal in the shootout in his return to Anaheim, helping the Vancouver Canucks beat the Ducks 2-1 on Sunday, Nov. 9. “They come at you hard,’’ Bonino said. “To beat them you have to play in their end, you can’t let them come at you. “We were solid tonight. We had a lot of shots and a lot of chances.’’ The Canucks return to action tonight (Nov. 11) against Ottawa in Vancouver. Game time is 7 p.m. It was the first

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SHERRI LYNN EDWARDS

meeting between the teams since the June 27 trade that brought Kesler to the Ducks and sent Bonino and defenceman Luca Sbisa to Vancouver. Kesler spent his first 11 NHL seasons with the Canucks, helping them get to the Stanley Cup finals in 2011 with 41 goals and winning the Frank Selke Trophy that season as the NHL’s best defensive forward. “It was exciting,’’ Kesler said. “I hadn’t seen most of those guys since last year. It was intense. It was fun. I’m an intense guy and I’m a competitor. I was trying my hardest out there.’’ Kesler had two shots on net, misfired

on four others and won 14 of 21 faceoffs — including one against Bonino that led directly to Anaheim’s goal. Bonino also had two shots on net and won 10 of 21 faceoffs while blocking three shots. It was the Ducks’ second loss in three nights at home against a club they won all five meetings against last season. The Arizona Coyotes beat them 3-2 in a shootout on Friday. “It’s frustrating,’’ Ducks head coach coach Bruce Boudreau said. “We got outplayed the last two periods, so some would say we were lucky to get one point. But on the other hand, we persevered and got the one point. “When you get that close, you definitely want two. So it doesn’t feel anywhere as good as if we had won the shootout.’’

BUTCH TUOKKO October 3, 1948 to November 12, 2013

May 11, 1966 ~ November 10, 2008

George met the love of his life, Cathy, in Kamloops where they were married and raised their family. They shared many happy memories over their 41 years of marriage. To support his family, George dedicated 36 years to the forest industry and finished his working career at Highland Valley Copper. He was a hard working employee and always took pride in a job well done. Family was of the utmost importance to George. With quiet strength, he led by example and was an amazing role model for his children. He was always happiest amidst the chaos of large family functions and gatherings which often took place at their home. He was very proud of his entire family and many considered the McIntosh house to be the pulse of the family. George had a wonderful sense of humor and his quick, witty remarks continued to make us all laugh and lighten tough moments until the end of his life. George is survived by his four children, Shawna (Brad), Brent (Andrea), Amy (Sam) and Joe, grandchildren, Alix, Cloe, Nolan and Lauren, his siblings, Bonnie (David), Gord (Julie), Marg (Ivan), Bill (Steph) and Tom, in-laws, Rene and Nadia Rotzinger, Tara (David), Debbie (Stan), Rob (Julie) and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents Doug and Rollie McIntosh. Cathy and her children would like to say a special thank you to the Home Care nurses, Pratts Pharmacy (especially Sheena), Royal Inland Hospital Cancer Clinic and their amazing doctors and nurses who provided excellent care to George and are truly the angels among us. No formal service by request. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Stand Up to Cancer Canada online or by mail (c/o T10371C, PO Box 4488, STN A, Toronto, ON M5W 4H1).

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Her Smile Though her smile is gone forever And her hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has her in his keeping We have her in our heart. Sadly missed but never forgotten Love, Your family

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ò Obituaries & In Memoriam ô ANNIE BETTY MISNER (MOSS)

GEORGE JAMES COLLINGRIDGE

July 9, 1927 – October 25, 2014

Jim Collingridge passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father October 26, 2014 in his home in Kamloops, BC. Jim was born in Edmonton, Alberta on March 28, 1939 to Mayme Agnes Elizabeth (Kiff) of Wiste PO, Alberta and Horace George Collingridge of London, England.

My beautiful Mother has gone to her rest. She will join her beloved son Gary Dwayne Misner (1951-1999) and her recently departed, devoted husband (and debating partner) of sixtysix years. Oliver Harold (Bud) Misner (1924-2014) Betty was born to Ernest and Annie Moss in Kelvington, Saskatchewan on July 9, 1927. Mom was the youngest in a large farming family. She learned the work ethic early and it stayed with her all her life. She had to manage the farming at home while her brothers went to war.

Jim lived in Gunn, Alberta till the age of 9 then grew up primarily in Victoria, BC. Jim is a Veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy enlisting at the age of 17 and serving as an Able Seaman for 3-1/2 years traveling from the coldest portions of the Northern Pacific, to Hawaii, to the tip of South America in the hottest weather he could remember. He served a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving all of BC, Alberta and a portion of Saskatchewan sharing and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who would hear. Upon his return he married Nadine Smith of Victoria, BC and they had five beautiful children, two daughters and three sons. He attended University of Calgary and received a Bachelor’s of Education and followed that with attendance at Gonzaga University receiving a Masters in Counseling Psychology. He began a long and rewarding career here in Kamloops at the then small Cariboo College and was a part of the growth of this school through to it becoming the large TRU University. He loved his time serving there as a counselor for nearly 30 years, retiring in 2006.

After meeting and marrying my father (1948) in Oliver, British Columbia, Betty gave birth to daughter Myrna in 1949, and son Gary in 1951. When Dad re-enlisted in the Air Force, Mom began a life of making every place we were posted into a spotless home, and there were many many moves over the years. Their last posting was in 1971 in Mt. Lolo in Kamloops. It was in Kamloops where they were finally able to purchase their first home and settle down. Mom had worked various jobs during our travels and worked for Sears for many years. She enjoyed getting together with “The Girls” for luncheons and golfing. She also joined a choir and enjoyed making music, travelling to various venues. Her most adventurous trip fairly recently was a cruise to Panama with her brother Roderick. Although her memory was failing her in the last few years, her incredible energy was still going strong.

He married Penny Wolfe from Bellingham, Washington, USA in 1994, welcoming five more beautiful children into his life, three daughters and two sons, bringing them into Canada.

Betty is predeceased by her sisters Ada (Harold) Fletcher, Enid (Jim) Russell, and Hilda (Nels) Stendie and her brothers Wilfred (Myrtle), Harold, and Jack Moss

Jim was a devoted husband and father, loving his family above all. He was kind and honest, working very hard all his life. He had great faith in God. He was a car enthusiast, (putting it mildly), he loved skiing, the outdoors and would often get up early in the morning to go fishing at one of Kamloops lakes before work.

She is survived by her brother Roderick Moss and sisters-in-law Ida, Shirley and Jean Moss. She will be sadly missed by daughter Myrna Lynne Misner and her family from Campbell River, grandson Jonathan Misner and partner Sam(antha) and their children Faith(4) and Axl (1) as well as, Betty’s granddaughter Adriana Bell and her daughter Felicity (7)

He is survived by his wife Penny and his children: daughter Nicole (Luc) of Victoria, BC; daughter, Melanie (Leo) of Sun Peaks, BC, son Shane (Rachael) of Perth, Australia; son James (Jen) of Whistler, BC; son Dean (Alissa) of Vancouver, BC; son Jason (Nicole) of Edmonton, Alberta; daughter Heather of Edmonton; daughter Carrie of Washington; daughter Ellie (Kevin) of West Valley, Utah; and son Casey of Edson, Alberta and his grandchildren: James, Adam, Scott, Lucy, Ben, Braden, Kaitlin, Bennett, Ella, and Kate. He is also survived by his brothers Ernie (Marilyn) of Kelowna, BC, and John (Heather) of Vernon, BC and a sister Mable, of Onaway, Alberta. He was predeceased by his sister Erna and his grandson Marc.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 11 am at First Memorial Funeral Service, #8-177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia. A private Inurnment will follow at Hillside cemetery.

“Not a day will go by without our love reaching toward the heavens to you. “ A memorial of a life well lived will be held Saturday, November 15 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 2165 Parkcrest in Kamloops, BC.

MURIEL JUNE IVENS (nee McLeod) July 15, 1927 – November 3, 2014

Rest in Peace Mom… You are much loved 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14. But we do not want you to be uninformed brethred about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialKamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service Kamloops. (250) 554 2429

GARTH MacMASTER It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Garth Douglas MacMaster, husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home in Richmond, BC. Garth was born in Kamloops, BC on October 26, 1958 and had just celebrated his 56th birthday. He lived and worked in Kamloops until moving to the coast where his daughter, Sara Martin, was born in 1990.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Muriel. She was predeceased by her husband Russell, her parents, Angus and Carria McLeod, her brother Douglas, her sisters Lorraine and Florence. She will be forever in the hearts of her three sisters, Dorothy, Jean (Ed) Provost and Verna and many nieces, nephews and friends. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Penny, son-in-law Marvyn Baker of Kelowna and grandchildren. Muriel loved nature, especially birds, plants and flowers. She also has a soft spot for farm animals, sheep, cows and ducks. Horses were her favorite, particularly an Appaloosa stallion named Chico. She will be missed by her faithful companion dog, Bobby Joe. Muriel loved to sew and knit and she enjoyed entertaining, making beautiful suppers for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1 in memory of Muriel would be appreciated. A Celebration of Muriel’s life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com Schoenings Funeral Service 250-374-1454

In 1994 Garth met the love of his life, Maureen (Flett), and they were married in 2000 in Belize. We will all remember Garth as a caring and compassionate individual who fiercely loved his family. He will also be remembered for his engaging personality and his legendary sense of humour. Garth was a dependable, hardworking employee for AFIMAC and will also be missed by his co-workers at Air Canada cargo and Menzies. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Louise MacMaster of Kamloops, his wife Maureen of Richmond, BC, his daughter Sara Martin and her mother Kim of Kamloops, BC, sister Eileen and husband Russell Chartier of Okanagan Falls, BC, brother Cameron and wife Henna of Toronto, Ontario, brother Robert and wife, Rosalie of Mission, BC, nieces Shaylah Krobel, Ashlee Jones, Denise Schiazza, Arya MacMaster and nephew, Christian Letendre. Garth is predeceased by his sister Raphaelle. He considered himself Raphy’s guardian angel and was selflessly, always there when she needed him. “November 1, 2014 a golden heart stopped beating. We little knew that morning God was to call your name. He saw that you were getting tired and put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me.” You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.” There will be a Celebration of Life in the Spring.

BETTY MARIE EVANS Betty Marie Evans, 80, of Kamloops, BC passed away suddenly Friday morning November 7, 2014, surrounded by her immediate family. She is loved, and will be missed immensely by her husband, Dave, of 60 years. Her children from Kamloops, Helen and Helen’s husband Mike (her favorite son-inlaw), her son Jim and partner Sherryl, and from Vancouver, Rob and partner Brianna, and her youngest son Art, as well as grandchildren Melissa (Marty) Chris, Dave, and Richard. Mum was born in Kentville, Nova Scotia on May 30, 1934. Betty Marie Dowell and her husband Dave met at a Parade in Kentville and started a 62 year love affair. They were married in April 1955. Together they have lived in many cities throughout Canada and Europe, including Greenwood, Halifax, Ottawa , Ramstien Germany, Trenton, Kamloops as Dave’s military career advanced. During Dave’s, Commercial transportation career they also worked in the city of Chilliwack. Mum’s career was always her family - first her own children, and then her grandchildren. She was the ultimate grandmother and was very proud of them. Betty, leaves behind her sisters, Bonnie (Laurie), Lynda (Bruce), Gaylene (Al), and her brothers John (Esther) and Art (Laverne), along with many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Lavaughn, father Bob, sister, Murial, brothers, George, Wayne, Bill, and brother-in-law Harry. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Royal Inland Hospital Trauma ward as they made a very difficult day as dignified as possible for Betty and her family. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so, may donate in Betty’s memory to the Kidney Foundation of BC. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday the 14th of November beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services at #8 - 177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. Condolences may be left for the family at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Service Kamloops 250-554-2429

Each Loss ... Each loss is very diﬀerent, The pain is so severe. Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear? Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared. I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow. So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow. Now my life is all confused Since you went away. You took a part of me And for help I daily pray. But when God sent you to me He never said that you were mine, That I could keep you always – Only borrowed for a time. Now, He’s called you home, I’m sad and I shed tears. Yet I’m glad He loaned you to me And we had these many years.

The Ship

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is on object of beauty & strength & I stand & watch her, until at length, she is only a speck of white cloud just wheret he seas & sky meet and mingle with each other. Then someone at my side exclaims, “There, she’s gone!” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large as she was when she left my side & just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of her destination. Her diminished size is in me, not her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone, there are other eyes watching for her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout “There she comes!”. Henry Van Dyke

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NATIONAL NEWS Canada imposing quarantines on Ebola countries TORONTO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The federal government has announced new restrictions aimed at limiting the risk of an Ebola case entering Canada. The measures put in place more formalized quarantine efforts, requiring people deemed to be at highrisk of carrying the disease to stay at home for 21 days, the incubation period of the disease. The policy opens the door to that restriction also being applied to returning health-care workers or aid workers. The federal guidance says local public health authorities can decide on a case-bycase basis whether to require a returning medical worker to go into quarantine in their home for 21 days. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Canadian Press

Five teens rescued Executive producer from lake in Sask. leaves Q in wake of Found after failing to return following a hunting trip; all said to be in good health THE CANADIAN PRESS

SOUTHEND, Sask. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Searchers yesterday (Nov. 10) rescued five teenagers from an island in a northern Saskatchewan lake where they were found after failing to return on time from a moosehunting trip. RCMP said the four boys and one girl were all in good health, but were being taken to a health centre in the community of Southend as a precaution. Police said a rescue boat picked up the teens on one side of Malcolm Island in Reindeer Lake, where they were first spotted, and took them to the other side of the island, where there is a small airstrip. Search-and-rescue crews where able to

land at the airstrip and fly the teens back, in two trips, to Southend by late afternoon. The teens, who are between 13 and 17 years old, had not returned on time Thursday from a hunting trip. RCMP spokeswoman Mandy Maier said earlier in the day that strong winds, large waves and dropping temperatures had been hampering search efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The weather has not been good in the area,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Maier, who added that temperatures were ranging from -10 to -18 C. Police said the teens, who left Southend last Tuesday in two aluminum boats, were equipped for overnight camping. It was suspected they had taken

shelter on shore from the cold and wind. Maier said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if the teens are related. Search-and-rescue officials had seen two boats docked at a private lodge on Saturday, but no one was unable to get to the area until Sunday due to poor weather. Maier said the cabin was vacant, but had been broken into and some supplies were taken. Police werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to confirm that the group was there. Reindeer Lake is Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secondlargest lake at more than 6,650 square kilometres and with numerous islands and bays. The community of Southend is the terminus of Highway 102, which is the only road access to the lake.

Alta. to get $2.3B in federal gas tax But, Ottawa doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the cash spent on new NHL arenas EDMONTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alberta and the federal government have signed a renewed, expanded deal to deliver $2.3 billion to municipalities for infrastructure. But Employment Minister Jason Kenney said Ottawa would frown on that money being used to bankroll new arenas for NHL teams. Kenney and Health Minister

Rona Ambrose joined provincial Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen at the legislature to announce the Federal Gas Tax Fund will be renewed for the next 10 years. The fund is for municipalities to spend as they see fit on everything from roads and bridges to tourism, sports and recreation facilities.

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TORONTO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The executive producer of Q is leaving the CBC radio show in the aftermath of the ongoing scandal involving its former host, Jian Ghomeshi, the broadcaster said yesterday (Nov. 10). Arif Noorani, who opted to take time away from the program last week, will return to work on a different project, the CBC said. Noorani did not respond for a request for comment but a spokesman for the broadcaster said the change was at his request. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asked for a reassignment given all that has transpired over the last couple of weeks,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When he comes back next Monday, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be working on the development of a new show for CBC radio.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thompson cited competitive reasons for refusing to provide details about what Noorani would be doing, but did say he would be retaining the title of executive producer. Ghomeshi was fired on Oct. 26. The CBC later said it made the decision after viewing what it termed â&#x20AC;&#x153;graphic evidenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; that he had caused injury to a woman. Ghomeshi, who has essentially vanished since then, has filed a $55-million lawsuit against the CBC alleging defamation and breach of confidence. He has argued in a

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he Second World War never really left Jim Kilner. “I kind of put it behind me as much as I could,” Kilner, now 88, told KTW. “Sure, I still thought about it, I still think of it once in a while now. I still think of what went on and the guys that we lost on the boats and so forth. “I still think about it, even today I’ll think about it. Especially when I’m going to sleep, I’ll think about all the days we were there. “It never ever quite leaves me.” Kilner came home after an eight-month stint in Europe with the Canadian Navy, sailing the English channel and North Sea in the dead of winter. And, when he did, life went back to being as normal as it could be. “It wasn’t actually at all difficult,” he said. “It didn’t seem to be hard to adjust to coming home again. It was over, so it was over. To me, that’s the way it was.” Kilner returned to Canadian soil on survivor’s leave — his ship one of a dozen destroyed in the 1945 accidental fire and explosion in Belgium’s Ostend harbour, which killed 62 sailors. At the time, he was under the impression he would return to the war eventually and had even signed up to join Canada’s sailors in the Pacific. But, the war ended on both sides of the world before his leave came to an end. Though his time overseas was cut short by the Ostend harbour disaster, Kilner had seen the war, been a part of it. He has memories of his time in the North Sea, mostly of being chilled to the bone, soaked by the water splashing on the decks as his ship

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DAVE EAGLES/KTW Jim Kilner spent eight months in Europe with the Canadian Navy, sailing the English Channel and the North Sea in the dead of winter. He returned to Canada on survivor’s leave.

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bobbed in huge sea swells. Even now, about 70 years later, the memories still come flooding back, though he says

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To read the story of vet Alex Sim, turn to Page B2 they’re not overly troubling. The war has left its mark on Kilner, physically, as well as emotionally. He coughs often, the result of exposure to asbestos, which was used to line the insides of the Navy’s ships. Under his right eye, a dark speck is clearly visible. Its not a scar, but a piece of shrapnel that still sits under his skin. He calls it his war medal.

His hearing isn’t as good as it once was. Yes, the Second World War changed Kilner — but, even still, coming home was never traumatic, it just made life return to normal. “I would’t say it really troubles me or bothers me,” he said. “But, I do remember it all the time and it does come back to me a lot of the time.”

They’ve gone from the battlefields of the First World War to the buttonholes of thousands around the world. Pinning small red and black poppies onto clothing in the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day may be a simple gesture, but it’s one that carries great significance. “It’s a symbol of the men and women who wore the uniform, who paid the supreme sacrifice throughout Canada’s history and also a symbol of respect for the men and women who are still serving,’’ said Tom Eagles, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion. “I think Canadians have a deep respect for the people who’ve worn the uniform over the years . . . and they pay the respects during the remembrance period by wearing a poppy.’’ The presence of the poppy in the fields where soldiers died had been observed as early as the 19th century after the Napoleonic Wars, noted Eagles, but it was only a few years after the publication of Canadian Lt.-Col. John McCrae’s 1915 poem In Flanders Fields that the flower became entrenched as a symbol of remembrance. McCrae’s text — which begins and ends with references to the poppies in battlefields in the Flanders region in Belgium — inspired an American woman named Moina Michael in the last year of the war to wear a red poppy as an emblem of respect and remembrance for those who died in the First World War. She then led a campaign to have the American Legion recognize the poppy as the official symbol of remembrance in 1920. Meanwhile, Anne Guerin, a French woman who was inspired by Michael’s example and McCrae’s poem, began selling cloth versions of the poppy through her organization — the American and French Children’s League — to help raise money for war-torn areas in Europe. Guerin then travelled to Britain and Canada in 1921 and convinced the British Legion and the Canadian Great War Veterans Association, which was a predecessor of the Royal Canadian Legion, to adopt the poppy as their symbol of remembrance. The flower was adopted as a symbol of remembrance in Australia that year as well. See RECENT, page B3

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he artillery barrages terrified Alex Sim more than anything. The small-arms fighting, the rifles, the rest of the Second World War, he could handle. But, it was those nights when he sat crouched in a trench, sitting, waiting, hoping, as bombs and mortar exploded around him, that troubled him the most. And, even after he came home, months after the war ended, those sounds still terrified him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess the worst part about coming home that I can remember, after World War II, was during Calgary Stampede,â&#x20AC;? Sim told KTW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were down at the Stampede and it was Saturday night, which was the night of the end of the Stampede at that time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of a sudden, the fireworks went off and, just for a minute or so, maybe two, the whole world exploded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back in World War II. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What the hell is this?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can remember, it was sort of a split decision. Do I go to ground in the ditch or do I just keep walking because everybody else kept walking? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the rockets and fireworks went off, it was just like an artillery barrage.â&#x20AC;? It was like that for the first little while, Sim said. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember having a problem adjusting to civilian life again, but it was far from simple and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret anything he did during the war, but he will never forget it either. He would never forget the friends he lost, the things he saw, the things other people did. He remembers and,

DAVE EAGLES/KTW â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought that I would be killed,â&#x20AC;? Alex Sim told KTW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It had just been a long five or six months already and, actually, at that stage, in the back of my mind, I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be too old to survive World War II, it will go on and on and on and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never survive it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

sometimes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You wondered, I guess, and sometimes I still wonder, how the hell was I so lucky and survived the whole thing and so many other people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t?â&#x20AC;? an emotional Sim asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can remember one night, I scooped up a little handful of sand and shoved it into a little bottle we had in our ration packs and the thought ran through my mind that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to survive World War II. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought that I would be killed. It had just been a long five or six months already and, actually, at that stage, in the back of my mind, I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be too old to survive World War II. It will go on and on and on and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never survive it.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Just those dumb things that happened.â&#x20AC;? It troubles Sim to remember the young stretcher bearer who died from blood loss,

shot five times, but never seeking medical attention, instead continuing to cart the injured until his body gave out. He remembers the Belgians and the French dragging women into town squares, those who had gone on dates with German soldiers, and shaving their heads bald as they sobbed into their hands. He remembers when the door came down on D-Day, when he stormed out of the boat and onto the beaches of Normandy as hundreds died around him. He remembers being unable to attend his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral, the anguish of finding out about it while he was overseas. He remembers sailing into the Halifax harbour in 1946 and being greeted by hordes of people, family and well-wishers celebrating their return.

Sim also remembers returning from the Korean War, what he calls the â&#x20AC;&#x153;forgotten war,â&#x20AC;? to a single man, a fellow veteran, waiting for them on the tarmac. Amongst all that, though, he also remembers rescuing a man from a plane that crashed near the Canadian front as the Germans closed in around him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We finally saved a guy,â&#x20AC;? Sim said. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember coming home involving post-tramautic stress disorder or anything like it. He and his fellow vets have talked about it. Maybe it was there, but they put it out of their minds. Sim remembers it all, sometimes to the point of being overwhelmed. But, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take those memories and, if he had it to do over again, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d live every one again. Even the artillery exploding around him.

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While the first artificial poppies came to Canada from Guerinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization in France, by 1922, they were made locally at Vetcraft shops staffed by disabled soldiers, which were run by Veterans Affairs Canada. Production of the poppies has since shifted to a company in Ottawa that manufactures them year-round for the Royal Canadian Legion, which was granted trademark copyright of the poppy symbol in Canada in 1948. The veterans organization is now responsible for making poppies available at thousands of locations across the country every year, from the last

Friday in October until Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very significant and has been for a long time,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eagles said of the poppy, noting the Legion does not sell the poppy pins as some other countries do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We use it solely for remembrance. . . . Anybody can have a poppy. If you want to drop in a donation, so be it, but if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the funds for the donation, you can still have the poppy.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So far, 19-million poppies have been distributed this year in the lead-up to Remembrance Day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a new record for the Legion, said spokesman Bill Maxwell, who heads the poppy campaign. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a million more than last year, Maxwell said.

He believes the recent killings of two soldiers, one in Ottawa and another near Montreal, have spurred demand for the pins, as have the anniversaries of the First and Second World wars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a desire by Canadians to wear the poppy with respect and commemoration,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. While the poppy conjures up emotions related to the wars of the past and present, there is also a positive element to the popular symbol. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Symbolically itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple â&#x20AC;&#x201D; red is the colour of the martyr, the colour of the wounded, is directly associated with casualty and loss,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Sean Fraser, director of heritage programs at the Ontario Heritage Trust.

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OTTAWA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A New Democrat MPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid to make Remembrance Day a national statutory holiday is now one step closer to reality. Bill C-597, which would amend the Holidays Act to make Remembrance Day a statutory day off like Christmas or Canada Day, passed a second-reading vote in the House of Commons last week by a margin of 258-2. The legislation, introduced by New Democrat MP Dan Harris, now moves to the Commons heritage committee for further study before coming back to the Commons for a final vote. Ultimately, however, it would be up to the individual provinces where Nov. 11 is currently not a holiday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Manitoba, represent-

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sequel — the reality both soldiers and their family experience when they come back home and try to live their lives again. Chris Linton, director of the Cantabile Singers, spent months researching letters sent home from the frontlines in decades past, using the words

Nov. 11) at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 Sixth Ave. The music and letter-reading begins at 7 p.m. and admission is by donation. Linton said the music by the 13-member choir is designed to compliment the not-a-love-story the Plowmans — who both

she read to create what she calls “not a love story but a tender wartime story” between a couple she calls Arthur and Millie. John and Rita Plowman will read the exchange of letters as part of the choir’s annual In Remembrance performance today (Tuesday,

have years of experience in the city’s theatrical and volunteer sectors — will be reading, excerpts like this: “My dear Millie, “It is a strange feeling to me but a very real one, that every letter now that I write home to you may be the last that I shall write or you read.

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It’s already been a big year. After nine years together, OBS hired manager Pierre Tremblay, who has managed other Canadian groups like Billy Talent and July Talk. Dahl said the band’s

ing for industry types, with the hopes of breaking through the Canadian music scene and making a splash down south. “It could be a pretty huge couple of days for us,” Dahl said. “We could be making OBS history.”

in L.A. during a fiveday break on tour, the band’s longest rest. The group went on tour with Airbourne on the east coast before starting their first coast-to-coast headlining tour on Oct. 21. That tour, promoting the band’s new album Black Buffalo, consists of 15 stops and lands in Kamloops on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The prairienative musicians will be joined by the Australian rock band, The Lazys, before it all winds up in Vernon on

industry between all of the “indie hipster stuff” and “over-produced modern rock.” OBS draws inspiration from classics like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young. Sticking true to rock ‘n’ roll’s roots has paid off for the band, Dahl said. “It makes even the most jaded hipster like rock ‘n’ roll again,” he said. “It’s got that power to really connect with people.” OBS made the stop

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haven’t had a chance to drive one for a couple of years. The cabin in the Crossroad model is very upscale. It’s probably my age, but I like knobs, dials and switches so I quite liked the Journey’s dashboard layout with a combination of the above and a huge touch screen unit. The materials appear to be high grade, a step up from many Chrysler/Dodge products of the past. I particularly like the large 8.4-inch infotainment screen and found the Garminsourced navigation system easy to master. Perhaps it’s because I have a portable Garmin unit, but I thought this in-dash system worked as well as many much more expensive, manufacturer’s proprietary units on other vehicles. The Journey is really a different take on the minivan or station

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Travel

Personals

Timeshare

MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Respectful 74 yr/old gentleman. Caring and compassionate, would like to meet a Christian lady for coffee and friendship Reply to Box 1445 this paper, 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops V2C 5P6.

Lost & Found Found: Gold chain with 2 pendants attached on the 500 Blk. of St. Paul St. 250-682-2984. Lost ShihTzu Pekingnese x on Halloween in Westmount Blk w/white paws, belly and beard pink collar w/studs and contact info (250) 572-0570

Travel RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day. 362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

Employment Business Opportunities GET FREE Vending Machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629. www.tcvend.com

6723800 CASUAL SUPPORT WORKERS ICS is hiring casual Support Workers to work in a variety of programs. Flexible availability is required. CSW or Human Service diploma and related experience supporting individuals with disabilities is required. Must have class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, CPR-C, and Foodsafe. Send resumes to: careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

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NEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL, opening late November, seeks

PART TIME REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

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Also accepting applications for other RVT, VETERINARY ASSISTANT, AND RECEPTIONIST positions as they come available in this developing business.

Come join us on this exciting new venture! Please email your resume to: hr@aberdeenvethospital.ca

*$35.00 + Tax *Some restrictions apply.

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(No businesses, 3 lines or less)

*$53.00 + Tax *Some restrictions apply. *Ads scheduled

Extreme

Professional Driver Training

ICBC Certified Air Brake Courses 16 hour & 20 hour - Weekends

753 East Sarcee Street Kamloops, B.C. V2H 1E6

Ph (778)471-4117 PART-TIME BOOKKEEPING / RECEPTIONIST / TAX PREPARATION POSITION Candidate should be an enthusiastic and outgoing person to cover our reception area and assist in our bookkeeping and personal income tax preparation departments. Position may be expanded to include year end preparation work. Must have strong bookkeeping skills and previous experience in the preparation and assembly of personal income tax returns. Successful candiate requires a working knowledge of computer programs Caseware, Simply Accounting and Tax Software. If you are looking for a fun team environment and you believe in superior client service, please forward your resume to: HAZELL & CO. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS #101 - 945 LORNE ST KAMLOOPS BC V2C 1X1 FAX: (250) 374-4888 E-MAIL: DHAZELL@HAZELL.CA

Career Opportunities

OPTICAL STORE

Busy Kamloops Optical Store requires lab technician/ dispenser. Part-time position may lead to full-time work. Experience is an asset but not necessary. Will train. Please call Michelle at 250.372.0552

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FULL-TIME & PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS

ICS is hiring FT and PT Adult Support Workers to support adults with moderate to severe behavioral and developmental challenges in a home setting. Human Service diploma and related experience is required. Must have class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, CPR-C, and Foodsafe. FT 4 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12am and PT Night shift 12 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 am. Send resumes to: careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca

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CML Properties is seeking a full-time maintenance person. Qualified candidate will have variety of skill sets incl. carpentry, general plumbing, drywall & electrical experience. Must be personable, have ability to prioritize, work well under pressure; basic computer skills a required asset. Must have complement of standard work tools. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required. Flexible work hours, competitive wages, benefits, vehicle provided. Pay will commensurate experience. Email resume to info@cmlproperties.ca No walk-ins please.

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Services

Employment

Business Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Home Care/Support

Financial Services

Home Improvements

We require qualified US capable Class 1 drivers immediately: We are an Okanagan based transport company looking for qualified drivers for US loads we run primarily in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Arizona and Nevada. We offer a new pay rate empty or loaded. All picks and drops paid. Assigned units company cell phones and fuel cards. Regular home time Direct deposit paid every second Friday with no hold backs. We offer a rider and pet policy. Company paid US travel Insurance. All applicants must have reliable transportation and a positive attitude. Please fax resume & abstract to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

CAREGIVERS

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

~ Caution ~ While we try to ensure all advertisements appearing in Kamloops This Week are placed by reputable businesses with legitimate offers, we do caution our readers to undertake due diligence when answering any advertisement, particularly when the advertiser is asking for monies up front. Great chance to change your health and wealth go to YOU TUBE ABC NEWS PROTAN DIM call George at 250 318 7700 for more information

SHOP LOCALLY Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Career Opportunities 6478426

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Beneﬁts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and beneﬁts, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

Education/Trade Schools

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

FOODSAFE COURSE by Certiﬁed Instructor November 15th and 24th 8:30am-3:00pm $70 Pre-register by phoning 250-554-9762

Career Opportunities

Truck Driver Training

Professional Truck Driver Program - Funding available for those who qualify!

CERTIFIED ICBC AIR BRAKE COURSE

November 14-16 • November 28-30

Air Brakes

• Certiﬁed Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certiﬁed 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

HUNTER & FIREARMS

Courses. Next C.O.R.E. January 10th & 11th. Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. November 15th, Saturday. Challenges, Testing ongoing daily. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor:

Bill

250-376-7970

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilﬁeld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051. Bottle Depot. Looking for a driver. Must be hard-working and reliable. Pls fax resume to 250-372-3738

EARN EXTRA $$$

KTW requires door to door substitute carriers for all areas in the city. Vehicle is an asset Call 250-374-0462 I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679

is looking for substitute distributors for door-to-door deliveries. Vehicle is required. For more information please call the Circulation Department at

16 Hour Course 20 Hour Course

call 250.828.5104 or visit

tru.ca/trades

Class 1, 2 and 3 Driver Training - Job placement available!

JOIN OUR TEAM & EXPANDING KAMLOOPS LAW FIRM! TWO (2) POSITIONS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE:

250-374-0462

MALAKWA area logging company looking for an experienced buckerman and an operator for hydraulic log loader with clam grapple. Must have experience loading logging trucks. please fax resume to westwaylogging@shaw.ca

Need extra $ $ $ Kamloops This Week is currently hiring Substitute Carriers for door-to-door deliveries. Call 250-374-0462 for more information. Retail Clerk: Seasonal parttime including weekends. Deliver resume to Rivers Workwear Unit B - 1780 Versatile Drive.

FAMILY LAW LAWYER Minimum 3 to 5 year experience FULL TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT With substantial family law exp. necessary

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

Please submit resume in condence to info@martinlawyers.ca

Career Opportunities

Medical/Dental Busy Cosmetic Dental Practice is looking for an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a maternity leave position, Monday to Thursday starting January 6, 2015. Please fax your resumes to 250-374-4622 or email to artdentistry@shawbiz.ca VETERINARY Tech needed for Tranquille Road Animal Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Full time year round work. $18.00/hr. Minimum 2 year College Diploma in Veterinary Technology. Duties: Administer medication, assist veterinarian during surgery, collect samples and perform lab tests, provide routine care and vaccines, care and nutrition advice and clerical duties as required. Apply to Tranquille Road Animal Hospital by mail at 456 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H2 or by email at: vet_tranquille@yahoo.ca

Sales ADVERTISING Consultants: Our company is always looking for great sales representatives to add to our team. Our business requires a highly organized individual with ability to multi-task in a fun, fastpaced team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Excellent communication skills, valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary. If you have a passion for the advertising business, are creative and thrive on challenges, we want to hear from you. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to:khall@aberdeenpublishing.com We thank all applicants; only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Work Wanted Computer Programmer-Analyst/Ofﬁce Worker/Tutor. Detail oriented, organized, problemsolver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko 250-828-1474. genew@telus.net HOME & YARD HANDYMAN If you need it done, Give us a call ! Steve 250-320-7774.

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

Financial Services

Livestock

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Fitness/Exercise WE will pay you to exercise! Deliver Kamloops This Week Only 3 issues a week!

PETER’S YARD SERVICE Tree Service Lawn & Hedges Leaf Racking Fall Clean up Licensed & Certied 250-572-0753

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

Only $150/month

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

Call 250-371-4949

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Plumbing

HOT WATER TANKS REPLACEMENT

SPECIAL. SAVE $$.

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J.WALSH & SONS 2321 E. Trans-Canada Hwy. Kamloops 250.372.5115

Carpentry/ Woodwork

Stucco/Siding

JOURNEYMAN Carpenter All Renovations Call for quote. No job too small. (250) 571-6997

Electrical SUNDANCE ELECTRIC “A” Licensed and Bonded Serving Kamloops Small Jobs & Silver Label on older Mobile Homes

Call Gerry 250-574-4602

sundanceelectric.ca

Handypersons RICKS’S SMALL HAUL For all Deliveries & Dump Runs. Extra large dump trailers for rent. Dump Truck Long and Short Hauls!!

250-377-3457

SHOP LOCALLY

Pets & Livestock

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Pets

FURNACE

SALES & SERVICE J.WALSH & SONS 2321 E. Trans-Canada Hwy. Kamloops 250.372.5115

FIREPLACE

SALE NOW ON! J.WALSH & SONS 2321 E. Trans-Canada Hwy. Kamloops 250.372.5115

FURNACE DUCT CLEANING

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Livestock

BARK MULCH FIR OR CEDAR

tru.ca/hca

Landscaping

call 250-374-0462

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST 10 TO 150 YARD LOADS

Get fully certified in 27 weeks

for January and March

Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiﬁcant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

Health Care Assistant APPLY NOW

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

is seeking caregivers for 24hr. support within the caregivers hm. of individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities Basement suites an asset.

- Regular & Screened Sizes -

REIMER’S FARM SERVICES

250-260-0110

Animals sold as “purebred stock” must be registrable in compliance with the Canadian Pedigree Act.

PETS For Sale? TRI-CITY SPECIAL! for only $46.81/week, we will place your classiﬁed ad into Kamloops, Vernon & Salmon Arm. (250)371-4949 classiﬁeds@kamloopsthisweek.com *some restrictions apply.

Merchandise for Sale $500 & Under

Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classiﬁeds for one week for FREE?

Call our Classiﬁed Department for details!

250-371-4949 *some restrictions apply

Computer Equipment WANTED! Newer MacBook Pro or MacBook Air 250-3711333

Free Items Free: Aerobicrider and stationary bike. You pick-up. 250372-9488.

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Fruit & Vegetables

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condos for Sale

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Duplex / 4 Plex

Townhouses

Red/Yellow apples, $.60/lb. Russet/gold potatoes .75/lb. Onions. Hot Peppers Call all fall. 250-376-3480.

Ladies one piece snow suit like new blk/multi color accent sz lrg $50 (250) 851-2013

FOR SALE OR TRADE for residential property in Kamloops. This very bright, fully furnished, three bedroom/two bath corner unit townhouse in Big White offers your very own hot tub on the patio, carport, high end furniture/appliance pkge, stacking washer/dryer and rock-faced fireplace. Short stroll to Gondola, skating rink, tube park, Day Lodge. Ideal for family or as a revenue generator throughout the ski season. Strata fees only $155.00 per month. Call Don at 250-682-3984 for more information. Asking $189,000.00

GARDEN VIEW APARTMENTS - BROCK Modern 2bdrm apts., 5 appliances, a/c, video monitoring, secure bldg., $870/mos. + utilities, min. 6 mos. lease. No Smoking & No Pets. 250-3762254.

Brock 3 bdrm 2bath large S/F W/D hookup A/C fenced N/P N/S $1225 +util. 250-578-7529 Brock top floor 2bdrms. Garage. $1300 util incld. 403-9337043. avnp29@hotmail.com Rayleigh half duplex. 5 appl, fenced yard. N/S. $1400/mo. includes util. 250-578-7905. Sahali 2bdrms top floor. New kitchen. Close to TRU. N/S. $1150 +util. 250-214-8990. Valleyview 2Bdrm 5 appl. n/s n/p single garage $1350/mth refs Nov1st 250-374-8526

JUNIPER TERRACE 3bdrm townhouse, 1.5 bathrooms, 5 appliances, garage, patio,$1,250.00/mo. min. 1 year lease. Available immediately. Gateway 250-372-1231

Firewood/Fuel ALL SEASON FIREWOOD. For delivery birch, fir & pine. Stock up now. Campfire wood. (250)377-3457. WOOD PELLETS “more heat than fir” $200 per ton. Vinsulla. 250-319-4546, 250-578-6967.

Furniture 6 drawer dresser w/mirror, medium colour. $50. 250-5542244. Dining Room Table c/w lazy susan & 4-chairs. Dark Wood 54” diam. round. Like new. $450. 778-471-1951. Dining room table & hutch/6chairs. $300obo Sofa set & Lazy Boy. $200obo 250319-5258. Oak China Cabinet. $500/obo. Armoire. $500/obo. Good cond. 250-672-9408 (McLure). Tan colour large sectional. 1yr. old. Pd 1300. Asking 800/obo. 250-852-1663. Walnut Dining Room Suite Table 6 Chairs, China Cabinet, Buffet $999 (250) 573-5445

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

MISC4Sale: Camperette $300, Oak Table Chairs-$400, 2-Standard 8ft truck canopies $300/ea Call 250-320-5194 after 6pm or leave msg. NEW Black and Decker Bread Maker $60 obo (250) 5544796

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ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive

Great North Shore location 55+complex 1bdrm 758sq ft condo incl 5 appl $169,900 250-376-9378 or 250-376-6637

Kamloops BC call for availability 250-374-7467

Standing Drill Press and drill set in box $110 (250) 3721018 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local. PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

For Sale By Owner For Sale By Owner $55.00 Special!

The special includes a 1x1.5 ad (including photo) that will run for one week (three editions)in Kamloops This Week. Our award winning paper is delivered to over 30,000 homes in Kamloops every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday..

Call or email us for more info:

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Free Spirit Treadmill 5HP folding, inclining, programmable. $500/obo. 250-372-9488.

Real Estate

1-set of Nokian Winters on rims 235/75/R16. Used one season. Regular price new $1200 selling for $600. Call 250-851-1304.

Apt/Condos for Sale For Sale The Willows 55+ fully secure condo on first floor across from North Hills Mall. 1072 sq ft. 2bdrm 2bth 5 appl incl $245,000 to view call 250376-9378 or 250-376-6637

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Juniper Village 2 or 3 Bedroom Condos Juniper, 1-2 bathrooms Hot Water Heat Included. $1,000-$1,150 + Hydro Sunden Management Ltd (250) 376-0062

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Logan Lake 1bdrm. $475/mo. tenant pays hydro. 604-4633728.

NORTH SHORE

1BDRM a/c, patio, n/p ref required heat and hot water incl (250) 376-1485.

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Clean quiet building. Rents starting at

1bdrm apt in Logan Lake Avail now. $600 util incld. N/P 250-376-2439 /250-320-4870

$625 + utilities.

1bdrm in NShore senior complex. Well maintained bldg. Storage locker. Friendly common rms, n/s, n/d, no drugs, Pet neg. Wonderful living environment $750 (250) 579-5545 1bdrm n/p adult oriented building n/s. Dec. 1st. 383 Arrowstone Dr. Call Mike 3778369 email mikeof@shaw.ca

Houses For Sale

Sporting Goods

RUNSOLD TILL

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. for Sale

8FT. Red canopy fits 2007 4x4 Chev Silverado, fully insulated. $1,100. 250-851-8871.

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1bdrm renovated Apartment $750 a mnt + util. Avail Now n/p, a/c, laundry, free parking, close to bus route & shopping (250) 377-8304 2Bdrm clean quiet Adult Building, Northshore apt $950mo, heat incl ns/p 250-554-0175

Acacia Tower

CALL 250-682-2293 250-682-0312 ONE Month Free Rent and Free Telus Cable and Internet for one year! New 55+ living. Next to North Hills Mall with in suite laundry, balconies, A/C, rooftop terrace, amenities room, parking and storage. Pet friendly. $900/mth. Call 250-819-0101.

CARMEL PLACE 55+ Quality Living in new medical building. Studio suites with affordable rates, FOB entry, elevator, scooter stations and Telus Optik Package! Call Columbia Property Management to book your appointment: 250-851-9310 Executive furnished apartment. 2bdrm 2bth quiet residential neighborhood, excellent location for temporary posting. Fully furnished down to the wine glasses 250-5549993 or email: msallis@wf.net

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Commercial/ Industrial For Lease 2400 sq ft shop 12ft high overhead front door 13ft ceiling, office, avail Oct 1st $1500 +gst and util 250-6820005 Ofﬁce space avail 12th St bus complex in Brock multiple units $400mo 250-320-2068

Run Till Rented “Read All About It” Kamloops This Week Run Till Rented gives you endless possibilities...

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2bdrm Down town fenced yrd 5 appl. N/P, N/S $1200 Avail Nov 1st (250) 319-4062 3bdrms top floor Sahali. Lrg rec-room, newly reno’d. Dec. 15th. N/P.$1350/mo. 573-1253

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Homes for Rent

Room in house, Rosewood Ave. $600/mo. $300/dd, w/d all util included 778-257-0544.

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

BC Best Buy Classified’s

Brock, lovely 1bdrm newly reno’d. N/S, N/P. $700/mo. 250851-6800.

2Bdrm mobile home Westsyde. Avail now. F/S, W/D, exc. condition. 250-579-5381

1&2/BDRM Suites

RIVIERA VILLA

Bed & Breakfast

250-374-7455

Mobile Homes & Pads

Westsyde 3bdrms, 2 baths. N/S, N/P. References. $1200/mo. 250-318-1132.

The Sands, Lower Sahali. Centrally located, renovated 2-1 Bdrm, $850-$1100. Bach Suite. $700. 250-828-1711.

343 Nicola Street 1bdrm and bachelor suites starting @$645 per month includes utilities laundry facilities adult building no pets no smoking 1 year lease reference and credit check required

Rentals

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The Heart of Your Community

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1996 Yamaha Royal Star with sidecar, airbrushed. $30,900. Over $80,000 invested. 250-573-7610. 2007 Hyosung Aquila. 250cc. Black, 4900kms. Exc. cond. $3,800/obo. 250-572-2934. 2009 Vulcan LT Kawasaki. Blue, 43,050kms. 1-owner. Excellent Condition. $5,000. 250372-7116. 2013 Victory Cross Country. 1731cc. 1145kms. Transferable warranty. $18,500. 250-372-0250.

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1995 34ft. Fleetwood 5th Wheel. Fully loaded, winter pkg, 2-slide-outs in Knutsford Trailer Park. $11,500. 250-318-1947 or 250-6824498.

2003 Acura MDX, 179300K, excl cond, new s&w tires on rims, seats 7. $9,975 (250) 682-1590

1995 Jayco Trailer 30ft. No slide-outs. Good shape. $7500/obo. 250-851-0264.

1998 24ft. Citation Class C Motorhome. 163,000kms. Well maintained with records. Ind. solar panel. $14,000. 250-523-6446.

2003 Chev Tracker. 4cyl, auto. 130,000kms. Good condition. $6,500. 250-3747979.

2005 8ft. Okanagan Camper with solar panel. $11,500. 250554-8031.

2010 Ford Escape. Lady driven. Very clean inside & out. Non-smoker. 60,000kms. $13,000/obo. 778-471-5630.

2006 36ft. Forest River Georgetown XL. Loaded, 19,560miles. 3-slides. Gen, winter pkg. Awnings. New Mich tires. $68,000. 3728820/574-0090.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Practice discretion this week,Taurus.You do not know how a particular situation will unfold, so it is better to stay neutral until the entire situation settles.Then you can take action.

Some colleagues may want to goof off all week long and get nothing accomplished, Gemini. But you have other goals and know some hard work now means fun later.

Express your creativity this week, Sagittarius. You have long felt the desire to display this other side, and now is a great time to do so. Encourage others to do the same.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Downplay your authority this week,Virgo. Newcomers to your place of employment will feel more comfortable around you if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about rank.

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It is easy to feel burnt out before you achieve a goal, Scorpio.You just need to learn how to pace yourself a little better and to ignore distractions that result in delays.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Leo, an upcoming adventure has you brimming with excitement. Some people are drawn to your vigor, while others are a little uncomfortable.

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Libra, it is impossible to postpone a commitment any longer. It may not seem like the right time just yet, but you need to forge ahead anyway and handle things as they come.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, containing your emotions may be challenging this week. Exciting events begin to unfold, so enjoy them as much as possible. Enlist some friends to join the fun.

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Capricorn, express your emotions this week even if you think your ideas will not garner much support. Exercise diplomacy, as you do not want to engage in any conflicts.

You may explore different interests and hobbies this week only to find that nothing seems to be the right fit,Aquarius. Do not let it get you down.You will find the answer.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t squander money on a lavish purchase this week, Pisces.There are better ways to spend your money in the coming weeks.

Send your answer to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com. Deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, November 14. This puzzle is by Gene Wirchenko. His blog, genew.ca, has other puzzles and articles.

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THE CANDIDATES, THE ISSUES

amloops This Week conducted an online poll during this election campaign, asking readers to weigh in on what they felt were the top election issues. We listed property taxes, the proposed Ajax mine, municipal spending, service levels and “other” as the five options. There were 677 online votes and the issue of municipal spending won in a landslide, garnering 59 per cent of the responses. The proposed Ajax copper and gold mine, which would operate south of Aberdeen if it receives approval from Victoria and Ottawa, was second, with 25 per cent of respondents choosing it. The rest of the options were far behind in terms of issues that concerned those who went online to kamloopsthisweek.com and cast a vote. In today’s civic-election section, we are providing you, the voter, with 28 pages of information in advance of the day ballots will be cast —

Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. KTW reporter Andrea Klassen has talked to the four mayoral candidates and asked them to tell her (and you) why they are running, what they plan to do if elected and why they should receive your vote. The four mayoral profiles are in alphabetical order and begin in page 4. KTW also sent a questionnaire to all 28 councillor candidates — which included queries on municipal spending and the proposed mine. Those have been returned and the questions and answers are presented in alphabetical order, beginning on page 8. KTW also sent a questionnaire to the 15 board of education candidates and those questions and answers, also in alphabetical order, begin on page 17. In addition, page 23 contains information on the three two-candidate races taking place in the three Thompson-Nicola Regional District areas that border Kamloops: Area P, Area L and Area J.

Due to space considerations, some answers to KTW’s questionnaires have been edited for length, but every word of every candidate’s answer can be read online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Go to the website and click on the Election tab. There, you will find a wealth of election information, including these Q&A surveys, which are connected to one-minute candidate videos recorded in KTW’s boardroom, in which councillor and board of education candidates were given free rein — and 60 seconds — to talk directly to voters. Also under the Election tab online are Klassen’s councillor profiles and fellow KTW reporter Dale Bass’s board of education profiles, all of which were published in editions of Kamloops This Week during the election campaign, which began at 4:01 p.m. on Oct. 10 — one minute past the deadline to file nomination papers. This year’s civic election will be the first under the province’s new four-year mandate. The next municipal election will be held in November 2018.

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So, you want to vote on Saturday? In the 2011 civic election in Kamloops, voter turnout was an abysmal 29 per cent. This means only 29 per cent of those eligible to vote on the one election that impacts property owners more than any other election took the few minutes it takes to cast a ballot. In the run-up to the Nov. 15 civic election, there has been a concerted effort to boost that pathetic percentage. Through a group called Vote50 and other public-awareness initiatives, the goal during the campaign has been to convince more Kamloopsians to vote this weekend — ideally with the aim of hitting the 50 per cent mark. Voters in Kamloops go to the polls to elect eight councillors, one mayor and five board of education trustees. But, voters need to know they are not required to select all eight councillor or all five trustee choices. Eight and five are the maximum number of choices, but voters can choose any number of candidates up to those numbers. Voters living in the three

Thompson-Nicola Regional District areas bordering Kamloops will choose between two candidates in each race. To be eligible to vote, one must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years of age on voting day, have lived in B.C. for at least six months before voting day and have lived in Kamloops for at least 30 days. Residents living on First Nations reserves can also vote and will cast ballots in the municipality or regional district in which their reserve is located. Residents of the Tk’emlups Indian Band, for example (including residents of Sun Rivers) will cast ballots in Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area P. Those owning property in Kamloops, but living elsewhere in B.C. for at least the past six months, may also vote. If one owns property in Kamloops, but lives in another province or territory, they cannot vote. Others who are prohibited from voting in the civic election include those: • Who have been convicted of an

indictable offence and are in custody; • Who have been found guilty of an election offence, such as intimidation or vote-buying; • Who do not otherwise meet voter eligibility requirements. All jurisdictions are required to make voting places as accessible as reasonably possible. You may: • Ask an election official to bring you a ballot if you can travel to a voting place and find it difficult to get into the building or room where voting is taking place (this is called curbside voting); • Ask an election official, friend or relative to help you if you are unable to mark your own ballot; • Bring someone to assist you if you need a translator. The translator must be capable of making a solemn declaration that they can and will make the translation to the best of their ability. To vote in the Nov. 15 election, one need only go to one of 16 polling stations that will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The complete list of polling sta-

tions is printed to the right of this article and can be found online at kamloops.ca. There will also be a polling station open at Sahali Centre Mall from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Once at the polling station, a voter must produce two pieces of identification, at least one with a signature and one with an address, to the registration clerk. The name will be recorded and the voter can cast a ballot. Numerous forms of ID are acceptable, including B.C. driver’s licence, B.C. ID card from the Motor Vehicle Branch, ICBC owner’s certificate of insurance and vehicle licence, B.C. Care Card, Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security request for continued assistance form SDES8, social-insurance card, citizenship card, property-tax notice, credit card or debit card, utility bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services, social-assistance cheque stub showing name and ID number or statutory declaration or sworn affidavit (from a notary public, lawyer or commissioner for taking oaths).

HERE IS WHERE TO VOTE Polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lloyd George elementary 830 Pine St. South Kamloops Heritage House 100 Lorne St. Downtown Aberdeen elementary 2191 Van Horne Dr. Aberdeen South Sa-Hali elementary 1585 Summit Dr. Sahali Dufferin elementary 1880 Hillside Dr. Dufferin Beattie School of Arts 492 McGill Rd. Sahali Valleyview secondary 1950 Valleyview Dr. Valleyview Dallas elementary 296 Harper Rd. Dallas R.L. Clemitson elementary 5990 Todd Rd. Barnhartvale Rayleigh elementary 306 Puett Ranch Rd. Rayleigh Arthur Hatton elementary 315 Chestnut Ave. NorKam secondary 730 12th St. North Kamloops Parkcrest elementary 2170 Parkcrest Ave. Brocklehurst McArthur Island Sports/Event Centre 1665 Island Parkway North Kamloops Westmount elementary 745 Walkem Rd. Westsyde Arthur Stevenson elementary 2890 Bank Rd. Westsyde Sahali Centre Mall (from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) * Advance voting day, Nov. 12, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Heritage House

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Mayoral candidate: Pierre Filisetti

ierre Filisetti has a list of plans for Kamloops if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elected mayor, but he first wants to take on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s troubled downtown pay-parking kiosks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parking meters downtown are not only slow, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hard to read because the display is down so low most people have to kneel down,â&#x20AC;? said Filisetti, a Kamloops landscaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ridiculous.â&#x20AC;? Filisetti said he wants to examine the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract with supplier Precise Parklink to see if there are ways to force the company to improve the performance of the system. But, he feels there are ways the city itself can improve the machines, such as putting them on blocks to improve screen height. â&#x20AC;&#x153;January 1, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to do,â&#x20AC;? he told KTW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to raise

those meters and try to make them as fast as possible.â&#x20AC;? A transplant from Italy in the 1980s, Filisetti said he was attracted to Kamloops because of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;tremendous potential.â&#x20AC;? Beyond the meters, he said his goal if elected is to improve the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livability by focusing on beautification, as well as environmental and sustainability issues. To keep the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air clean, he said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see an anti-idling bylaw â&#x20AC;&#x153;with some teethâ&#x20AC;? and potentially a ban on drivethrus in the Tournament Capital, though heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sure if Kamloops is quite ready for the second proposal as of 2014. A planned widening of Columbia Street set for 2015 would get the axe to make way for transit improvements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Columbia Street is wide enough and I want to use that money for bus shelters, much more com-

fortable bus shelters that are maintained 365 days of the year,â&#x20AC;? Filisetti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to increase ridership on those buses and one way to do that is to make it a comfortable experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not.â&#x20AC;? Filisetti said he wants to see the city diversify its economy away from resource-based industries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including the proposed Ajax mine, to which he is opposed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with tourism as one sector he wants to grow. He would also like to see more agricultural production in the city to improve the local food supply, as well as a yearround farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market, where producers could sell their goods outside the usual summer and earlyfall window. Filisetti said he thinks Stuart Wood might be the location for such market, but said he would want the city to consult with farmers before making a decision.

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Mayoral candidate: Ben James

ith the race for Kamloops mayor in full swing, you won’t hear Ben James complain of boredom. “I have more than enough to do now,” said the 30-year-old North Shore resident, who initially told KTW his run for the city’s top elected post was inspired by unemployment and boredom. “I think Kamloops is at a point where we need to have a bold new direction, we need to try stuff that hasn’t be tried before — and that’s me.” James said he wants to see the city move away from its image as an industrial hub, with an eye to attracting companies that haven’t traditionally made the Tournament Capital their home, as well as the young, urban professionals who want to work for them. “I used to work as a server and one of the biggest things people would comment on

was, ‘Oh, look at that big smoke stack,’ regarding Weyerhaeuser or Domtar,” he said. “That turned a lot of people off.” James said he’s not advocating to get rid of current industrial players in town, but thinks the city needs to vigorously oppose the proposed Ajax mine, which he said would destroy the city’s image as a “clean, fun” place to live. “If you’re trying to draw people here, having a big, huge Sword of Damocles hanging over your town is not a good idea,” he said. Instead of the open-pit copper and gold mine, James said he wants to work with council and economic-promotion agency Venture Kamloops to make the city a more desirable place for employers in technology, entertainment, and other industries that attract young people. To do that, he believes the city must expand its

arts and cultural profile and offer services for youth, since it’s common for professional couples with a young child to move to the city. That means saying yes to a performing-arts centre, already in the early stages of planning, as well as looking at other services that will allow Kamloops to compete with big cities, James said. While he said the current city council and mayor have done a good job of keeping the city’s sidewalks and roads repaired and other “business as usual” duties, James believes the city needs more vision for its arts scene. He cites Rivers — a sculpture installed in the Lorne Street roundabout last year to less-thanenthusiastic reviews — as a sign the city doesn’t have a working cultural plan. “To me, that says where their vision is when it comes to arts, when it comes to expressing the

uniqueness of our city,” he said. “Because that’s not unique. That’s terrible.” James also wants to see council push harder to densify the downtown, the area he believes will best attract people to the city. “We need to bring Kamloops all together, stop building out and build up,” he said. This is James’ second time running for municipal office — he ran as a councillor candidate in 2008 — though he’s arguably better known in the community for his efforts picking up needles discarded in his McDonald Park-area neighbourhood of North Kamloops. James said the needle effort is emblematic of his drive to help to change Kamloops. “I have a genuine desire to do something for this community,” he said. “It sounds corny, but I really get out into the community, picking up garbage, needles, talking to people.”

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t’s all about the long game for Peter Milobar. The city’s incumbent mayor said he wants to spend the next four years moving ahead on a host of projects in various stages of completion at Kamloops City Hall. At the same time, he’s hoping the city will reap the benefits of relationships with various organizations and senior levels of government built over his six years in office. “Moving forward, I want to keep advancing things,” Milobar said. On the list of projects is a performingarts centre the city hopes to build downtown. The city is in the early stages of consultation on the project and hopes to pick a location for the centre early next year. A referendum on

whether to fund the project would follow in the fall. An emergency water intake in the North Thompson River is on the to-complete list as well, as are plans to increase light-industrial activity and encourage commercial development on the North Shore. Milobar said he also hopes continued lobbying by city council will convince the provincial government to move ahead with a second phase of improvements at Royal Inland Hospital. A new clinical-services building, the first phase of the renovation, is under construction. Milobar said he’s also pleased with the state of relations with the development community and Thompson Rivers University — which has partnered with the city to look at using Stuart Wood elementary as a down-

town campus. “Relationships are huge,” Milobar said. “I’ve always said being a mayor, you’re very much a diplomat. “And running around and insulting people and getting mad if you don’t get 100 per cent your way and lashing out doesn’t get you results in the long run.” Beyond projects, Milobar said he thinks the next city council will have to tackle the affordable-housing issue in a new way, as much of the planning work the city and nonprofit groups have done begins to translate into actual housing units being built. “Property taxation’s not set up for that transfer of wealth as it relates to housing, so how do we work with those relationships?” he asked. “And how do you forge a strong relationship with B.C. Housing

and those local organizations to get those housing units built so they don’t impact the neighbourhoods they’re going into?” Answering critics who claim he and his council have accomplished little since being elected in 2011, Milobar said it’s a sign of a group that makes logical, careful decisions rather than a group lacking vision. “I think when you do things in a wellthought-out and orderly fashion, that’s what it looks like,” he said. “It looks like we’re not doing anything — and that’s a good thing to my mind. It means we’re taking the responsible, and fiscally responsible, way of moving a project forward.” Milobar said he also believes many in the city don’t see the massive change that took place at city hall over

the past term on the staffing side. Nearly all of the city’s top-level directors retired, switched jobs or are in the process of retiring, including the

CAO Randy Diehl, who left in 2012. Kamloops also hired a new fire chief and a new head of the Kamloops RCMP. “I think it shows a

lot of strength in myself and others around the council table that we’ve been able to deliver very stable government with that amount of change,” Milobar said.

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Mayoral candidate: Dallas Paisley

allas Paisley doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just want to improve Kamloops. The Kamloops mayoral candidate has an ambitious plan to completely revamp the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borders, civic buildings and recreation facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while also lowering taxes and initiating a program to reward volunteers. Paisley, a downtown resident who has held a variety of jobs from Zamboni driver to oil rigger, said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dubbed his platform the â&#x20AC;&#x153;2014 something for everyoneâ&#x20AC;? plan. Paisley said he wants to lower taxes by one per cent per year and give new business a three-month tax-free period to become established. Volunteers would also get an extra tax break. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a major

building push in Paisleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan: A new community college on the North Shore, three leisure-centre wave pools for Dallas, downtown and the North Shore, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital on the North Shore, an â&#x20AC;&#x153;advanced universityâ&#x20AC;? in Batchelor Heights and an â&#x20AC;&#x153;aboriginal university.â&#x20AC;? Kamloops City Hall on Victoria Street would be moved to the area of the city that now houses the Kamloops Yacht Club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; off River Street â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and expanded to include all city departments. The airport would also get an upgrade, Paisley said, because he plans to bring about 16 planes from Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air force to Kamloops. Though the changes would have a hefty cost, Paisley said he believes he can offset it by annexing land outside the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boundaries. Those lands would

include the site of the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine, the New Gold Mine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which the city is trying to annex to rebalance its industrial taxation scheme â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the Tkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;emlups Indian Band Reserve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roads go through there and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of industries there, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Deere, Case International, Barr Steel,â&#x20AC;? Paisley said of the reserve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a huge industrial park.â&#x20AC;? Once amalgamated with the city, the reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former residential school (now serving as band offices) could be turned into a high school, he suggested. Paisley said he does not think the band would object to being annexed and asked to pay city taxes, nor would residents of Sun Rivers, in his opinion. The new city hall he has planned would

be located at approximately the centre of the new city boundaries, Paisley said. The current city hall would become an aboriginal friendship centre. Across the road from the civic headquarters would be an oval for chuckwagons. City council would get its own expansion, too, as Paisley wants to see 21 councillors representing the city by 2018, some of which would represent only their areas. Seven councillors would come from the now-annexed TIB area. While Paisleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan does depend on the controversial Ajax mine going ahead, he said he believes he can impose conditions on the mine that will make it palatable to residents of Kamloops, such as requiring it to only operate during daylight hours.

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Kamloops is my home by choice, and where my wife and I have resided for over 20 years. I have served my community as a police officer, city councillor, on the TNRD board of directors and numerous non-profit community groups and organizations. I believe government must operate with the highest standards of integrity, and serve and respect all individuals. This is something I have stood for since my first campaign for Kamloops city council, and that has never changed. On November 15th, I would be honored to receive your support, when casting your ballot.

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: NANCY BEPPLE

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: DONOVAN CAVERS

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Neighbourhood: Downtown Occupation: Co-op co-ordinator, Thompson Rivers University

partner with both private business and nonprofits. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential Q: What is your stance on the proposed units downtown with the desire of many to Ajax mine? live in outlying areas of the city, on larger A: I want to wait for the environmental lots? assessment to be complete to see how the A: Multi-family residential housing and company plans to mitigate against potential infill meets the needs of many, many people, issues, including air quality, ground water and including students, seniors and empty-nesters. traffic, before deciding if it is or isn’t in the best I support continuing to provide this housinterest of Kamloops. ing option, not just in the downtown, Q: Do you feel the city should but in other areas of the city as well. address its spending? If so, cite one Q: Do you support the city spendidea to curtail spending. ing the money needed to build a A: The city should always address performing-arts centre? spending. A: There is currently a feasibility I was part of council which hired a study being done. NANCY purchasing manager, which has saved If the study shows the centre will BEPPLE $100,000s. be well-used, then I support taking the Because BC Hydro rates continue next step of securing funding from other to go up more than inflation, the city levels of government and other sources. should continue to investigate ways of reducThe centre needs to be financially sustaining electricity usage to counteract increasing able. costs. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supQ: What can the city do to better address port? the affordable-housing issue? A: Peter Milobar A: First, council can continue to approve Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? rezoning of multi-family residential units, A; No. The majority of issues council deals provide tax exemptions and waive parking with are citywide, including policing, fire prorequirements. tection, parks, transit, water and sewer. Second, as was the case when I was on Decisions are best made globally. council — which made available four city properties to non-profits for affordable housing — the city can continue to look for ways to

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: KEN CHRISTIAN Neighbourhood: Juniper Ridge Occupation: Public health consultant

ments to lobby for funding for organizations that are filling the gap and we need to continue to push densification. Q: What is your stance on the proposed Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of Ajax mine? infilling and densification of residential units A: I concur with the position of the majority downtown with the desire of many to live in of council, that it is too soon to make a decision outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? with respect to this project. We need to wait until A: As the demographic makeup of the evidence is presented and then make an Kamloops changes, so does the mix of housing evidence-based decision. As a council, we have stock. Single-family residential units are giving presented the company with 13 pages of conup market share to multi-family and mixed use cerns and areas for further study. Administrative type development. As a council, we need to be fairness tells me that waiting for them to aware of these changes and we need to investigate those areas and provide their be flexible with zoning options. comment is both fair and just. Q: Do you support the city spending Q: Do you feel the city should the money needed to build a performaddress its spending? If so, cite one ing-arts centre? idea to curtail spending. A: I would support a performing-arts A: We need to address spending by centre in the downtown area as long KEN making sure that we spend wisely and as it is supported by a strong business CHRISTIAN only on the right things. Citizen surveys case and has the entire arts community tell us that residents value parks, recrebehind it. ation facilities, fire protection and policing. They Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supalso want us to maintain and expand existing port? civic infrastructure. A: I support Peter Milobar and would be As a council, we need to ensure we deliver honoured to work alongside him for four more these services to our customers in an efficient years. and accountable manner. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? Q: What can the city do to better address A: I do not support a ward system. Kamloops the affordable-housing issue? is small enough that councillors that do their A: Affordable housing is a concern in homework should be able to represent the Kamloops and some estimates are that we are entire city for Campbell Creek to Heffley and short by 2,000 units. from Pineview to Brock. To address that gap, council needs to prezone property for affordable-housing projects. We also need to work with senior govern-

Q: Do you support the city spending the money needed to build a performing-arts centre? A: Yes, I support a performing-arts centre. Q: What is your stance on the proposed Having said that, I look forward to leading Ajax mine? a council workshop on debt and our plan to A: I support mining, but I oppose an open- avoid future generations suffering due to us pit mega mine and having the associated over-spending today. safety risks adjacent to our community. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supQ: Do you feel the city should address port? its spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail A: My opinion of Peter Milobar has spending. improved, working with him, but I am considA: As a community, the city, in my ering whether or not to vote for Pierre humble opinion, has done a reasonFilisetti, as a vote to keep Peter humble. able job of controlling spending while Q: Are you in favour of a ward sysmaking some sensible adjustments to tem? services. A: Yes. When our population reaches 500,000. Q: What can the city do to betCurrently, I do not, as a ward syster address the affordable-housing DONOVAN tem can easily lead to division within a issue? CAVERS community. A: To continue offering support for both internal staff, and staff of arm’slength organizations, on implementation of the Homelessness Action Plan and other related plans and strategies. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: The desire of many to live within the downtown core is growing. Gentrification needs to be kept in mind as densification continues, to ensure heritage and original populations are not displaced. Neighbourhood: Sagebrush Occupation: Small business owner (Conscientious Catering)

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COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: NELLY DEVER outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: The city is currently revising the OCP. The process occurs every 10 years and is a two-year process. We have two city councillors, senior Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax management and a diverse group of individuals from the general public on the committee. The mine? comprehensive plan, with extensive public conA: My stance has been to do my homework and collect information from the proponents and sultation, will offer guidance on how the city can continue its’ goal of infill/densification while still opponent, and to keep a respectful and open line of communication with those that will be making ensuring a variety of residential land is available. Q: Do you support the city spending the the final decision — the federal and provincial money needed to build a performing-arts cengovernments. tre? Once the environmental application A: I supported allocating funds to bring is submitted for review, I have committed forth a report including, but not limited to supporting city-hosted public forums. to: Effects on other arts venues, best suitQ: Do you feel the city should able location, architectural design, capital address its spending? If so, cite one costs, operating costs, etc. Once city counidea to curtail spending. cil receives this report, I will then decide A: As an incumbent, city spending is NELLY whether or not Kamloops can support a addressed weekly. Are there areas that DEVER performing arts centre. can be improved upon? Absolutely. I am Q: Which mayoral candidate do you not satisfied with the condition of our general reserve fund. I’m also in favour of moving support? A: I will support and work well with whomtowards more public/private partnerships. Q: What can the city do to better address the ever the electorate selects. I’ve respected Mayor Milobar whole heartedly as a councillor and affordable-housing issue? mayor. I shall work in the same way with whomA: From the perspective of an incumbent, I ever is elected on November 15. support partnerships with senior levels of govQ: Are you in favour of a ward system? ernment and social agencies whenever possible. A: No, I am not. Kamloopsians need to Being mindful that affordable housing is a term focus on Kamloops as a whole, inclusive of all loosely used, the city, social agencies and develneighbourhoods. opers have been working together to address the 2000 rental unit deficit. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in Neighbourhood: Brocklehurst Occupation: Owner of Nelly’s Executive Fitness/Corporate Presenter

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Neighbourhood: Batchelor Hills Occupation: Owner of Nutech Safety Ltd. (Nu-tech Fire & Safety)

A: Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right word â&#x20AC;&#x201D; balance. Kamloops already has the luxury of being able to offer both. We must do a better job as council to make sure the densification projects Q: What is your stance on the proposed being proposed in the downtown and North Ajax mine? Shore cores are getting approved. A: I want the review process to be completQ: Do you support the city spending the ed before making a decision. money needed to build a performing-arts I am a business owner, not an professional centre? or expert on mines, air-quality assessment, the A: Yes, but done in a fiscally responsible environment or on anything along that line. way, hopefully with public/private partnerWe need to let the professional people do their ships, whether multi-use or with input from jobs. That being said, the mine would TRU, and hopefully obtaining grant be good for the city tax base and would funding from the provincial and federal offer much-needed, good-paying jobs. governments as well. Q: Do you feel the city should I would like to see a new parkade address its spending? If so, cite one built along with this project, as it is very idea to curtail spending. much needed (assuming it is going A: Absolutely â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Communities in downtown). BOB Bloom. We have won everything we Q: Which mayoral candidate do DIENO could and accomplished our goals. you support? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use that money for other projA: I support Peter Milobar. ects. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? A: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure. I think it is important to Q: What can the city do to better address have diversity around the council table. the affordable-housing issue? We definitely need a number of varying A: Work with the social agencies to find opinions but, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if true neighbourappropriate lots and locations. hood diversity is the right answer. Honestly, I have no idea what the city does Perhaps, in the City of Kamloops, ensurnow, whether it is good or bad, so it makes it ing there is representation for both South and hard to comment on this. North shores. Q: How would you balance the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots?

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: ANNETTE GLOVER

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: JENNY GREEN

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vincial programs are the primary source of funding. As councillor, I would research options, programs and our fundamental needs, then pursue available avenues, such as the UBCM to advocate for what we believe is required. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax infilling and densification of residential units mine? downtown with the desire of many to live in A: Currently, I have more cons than pros and outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? am doing my research to ensure I have all the A: Slow, steady growth in a manageable form information available to date. I will await the will ensure balance is created. upcoming KGHM reports before finalizing my Our population base is growing, increasing decisions. the need for understanding the goals of See my website: www.annetteglovdensification, but our population demoerkamloops.com for further explanation graphics do not accommodate the growth and for questions I have remaining to be rate which urban planners and designers answered. would prefer. Q: Do you feel the city should Q: Do you support the city spending address its spending? If so, cite one the money needed to build a performidea to curtail spending. ANNETTE ing-arts centre? A: From an outsider looking in, and GLOVER A: Yes. I am advocating for a publicly doing some reading and research on owned facility, possibly P3 with the approB.C. tax rates and development-cost priate operational agreement. charges, I do have some questions I would like to Q: Which mayoral candidate do you suphave answered. For the most part, I feel the city port? is doing well in supporting the mandatory infraA: I do not feel comfortable whatsoever structure and continues to grow with additional answering this question. services. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? Q: What can the city do to better address the A: No. I believe the decisions around the city affordable-housing issue? council table should be balanced for all aspects A: I believe the KamPlan is a very important and areas of our city. guiding document that needs to be reviewed to In past history, there was a ward system and ensure it includes appropriate plans developed my belief is there is still some negativity remainthrough community involvement and undering. standing. The B.C. provincial government has a strong role to play as far as housing programs, since proNeighbourhood: Westsyde Occupation: Self-employed (QMS Coaching – Annette Glover) and School District No.73 school trustee

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Neighbourhood: Downtown Occupation: Community health facilitator

identified within our community from a recent study, affordable rental units and entry-level market housing being the bulk of them. Densifying the downtown would alleviate Q: What is your stance on the proposed some of this need and give options for those Ajax mine? who want to live and work downtown. A: I’m not against mining, but I believe the Q: Do you support the city spending the proposed Ajax mine is too close to residential money needed to build a performing-arts areas and the city. centre? I’m concerned about the long-term effects A: I think supporting arts and culture withto human health, the environment and our in our community is important. local economy. I would like to see broader resident engageQ: Do you feel the city should ment and a gap analysis to ensure the address its spending? If so, cite one centre will accommodate the various idea to curtail spending. arts and culture needs, as well as inteA: I would suggest detailed term grate other socially innovative ideas to budget reviews to reduce inefficiencies sustain the centre. and redundancies within city spendQ: Which mayoral candidate do ing. you support? JENNY Q: What can the city do to better A: I look forward to working collabGREEN address the affordable-housing issue? oratively with whomever is elected as A: The HomeFree Collective and mayor. subsequent committees are working colQ: Are you in favour of a ward system? laboratively with government, organizations, A: I think it’s an interesting option to developers and business to find solutions to explore. the housing needs within our community. I would want to hear from the residents of The continued support and presence by the Kamloops about whether or not they believe city at these tables are critical for addressing this would provide greater representation than affordable housing in Kamloops. what currently exists. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: There are a range of housing needs

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outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: The City of Kamloops downtown area is likely going to grow as the population ages. Kamloops needs to look proactively at resiQ: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax dents who want to reside in the downtown core and focus on making sure age-appropriate inframine? structure is in place. A: I am opposed the project because I believe Q: Do you support the city spending the that, in the long run, the community’s quality of life, human well-being and economic growth and money needed to build a performing-arts centre? diversity will be better off without the project. A: I support the city providing a facility that Q: Do you feel the city should address its people in the arts community deem to be approspending? If so, cite one idea to curtail spendpriate. They are the folks in the know. ing. Clearly, there needs to be considerA: Yes, I believe the city needs to ation of the return on investment for the move forward with firm controls on city. It is no longer good enough to build spending and look for efficiencies expensive infrastructure that is under utiwherever possible. One example of lized and targeted at a very select group of many we are proposing to curtailing the population. spending includes limiting use of maniBRAD Q: Which mayoral candidate do you cured lawns, decreasing the number of HARRISON support? extensive flower beds and frequency of A: Whomever is elected as mayor, services. Q: What can the city do to better address the I look forward to working with them to make Kamloops the best city that it can be. affordable-housing issue? Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? A: Kamloops has been recognized by the A: I favour making sure that residents are well Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for its partnership in constructing affordable housing represented by their elected officials. For a city like Kamloops, it may be appropri(Legions Senior Housing). However, the real issue is constructing enough ate to have a partial ward system that would ensure two councillors are elected from both the housing to make a real difference in changing North Shore and South Shore. the situation in the city. I believe by expanding I would support term limits for all elected its efforts with partners greater resourcing can be officials. brought to this issue. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in

A: I believe there is a demand for housing options downtown; however, the demand is also dependent on the vibrancy of the downtown core Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax as an attractive area to live in. The downtown core must uphold its identity mine? and vitality as an attractive business area. It is A: I am not taking a side during this early phase of the environmental-assessment approval important to balance development across the city and to identify and understand the needs of process. people who would potentially live downtown and However, I support and will engage in the structure developments accordingly. research and information-gathering process as a 5) Do you support the city spending the city councillor. money needed to build a performing-arts cenIf required, I would support the possibility of tre? a city-wide referendum on the Ajax Mine The current level of information availproject. able regarding a performing-arts centre Q: Do you feel the city should is limited, as it is in the early stages of a address its spending? If so, cite one feasibility study phase I. idea to curtail spending. Once this information is available, the A: There are several ways to curtail net projections are clearly positive, and spending. One of these is to find efficienTANJA it is deemed to be affordable for the city, cies in current spending priorities. HASLER then I could perhaps support this project. This may be achieved by engaging in Q: Which mayoral candidate do you a new effort to review spending by each department, with the end goal of finding efficien- support? I would like to continue my research on all the cies in current practices, expenditures and budmayoral candidates and make my decision closer geting calculations. Q: What can the city do to better address the to the election. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? affordable-housing issue? A: I do not believe a ward system is necessary I will encourage development in this area with or that it would bring substantial benefits. appropriate municipal incentives for prospective The best people for the job of city councillor developers and by continuing to foster a partnerare those willing to take on a city-wide perspecship with the provincial government to obtain tive, regardless of where they live. funding for further developments. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots?

Neighbourhood: Sagebrush Occupation: Thompson Rivers University faculty (owner-operator Colwest Alpine Adventures)

Neighbourhood: North Shore Occupation: Self-employed in the pet industry

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Neighbourhood: South Kamloops Occupation: Artist, activist and community organizer

more bike lanes; increase public-transport schedules; build or renovate innovative lofttype living spaces with rooftop gardens and solar capacity; and offer discounts for memQ: What is your stance on the proposed berships to recreational, sports and arts and Ajax mine? culture organizations and their activities. A: Opposed. Let us put our efforts and Q: Do you support the city spending the brain trust into long-term planning to make money needed to build a performing-arts Kamloops the arts, culture, tourism and centre? sports capital of the B.C. Interior. A: No. Those funds should be decenQ. Do you feel the city should address tralized to create neighbourhood cultural its spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail spaces that encourage and increase citizen spending. participation within the arts. A: The proposed performing-arts Q: Which mayoral candidate do centre. you support? Q: What can the city do to betA: Pierre Filisetti. ter address the affordable-housing Q: Are you in favour of a ward issue? system? A: Partner with all levels of govA: Yes, if it would bring in many GLENN ernment, the private sector and more North Shore representatives to HILKE foundations to create a permanent council. 100 single-person and couples onebedroom apartments for the homeless and hidden homeless in our community. The rent costs would not exceed $350 for a single and $500 for a couple. Q. How would you balance the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: Increase the number of community gardens; increase farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market hours of operation; build a downtown community/ cultural centre at Stuart Wood school; create

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infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: Regular analysis and consultation with the Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax real-estate industry could help guide the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mine? planning department in determining what the A: I am opposed to an open-pit mine in the demand is for larger lots. However, the demand proposed location because the potential costs for affordable housing is a significantly more grossly outweigh the potential benefits. pressing matter and affordable housing typically Q: Do you feel the city should address its comes in the form of high-density buildings. spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail spendIncreasing the density of centrally located areas is ing. also a much more efficient way to operate a city A: Kamloops should reduce its spending on than servicing large lots located on the road maintenance and lane-widening outskirts of town. projects by encouraging more people Q: Do you support the city spending to take transit. One of the best ways to the money needed to build a performincrease ridership would be to make ing-arts centre? it free. We shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue forcing A: I am concerned with the numbers people into cars since cars are amongst being spoken of in comparison to some the worst possible investments a person PETER basic needs of ordinary and under repcan make. KEREK resented members of our community. Q: What can the city do to betI would rather see better use of existing ter address the affordable-housing structures and sites developed to support the issue? development of local artists and local culture. A: The City of Kamloops could take greater Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supinitiatives in the construction of affordable housport? ing, but would need strict guidelines about resiA: I am supporting Pierre Filisetti. dency and qualifying. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? If Kamloops were to take the lead as a municiA: Yes. However, I believe there are much pality in constructing affordable housing, we more meaningful ways in which to reform the would need to ensure that Kamloops didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t electoral process to ensure all candidates are able become a gathering point for all the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to effectively present their platforms and are subindividuals with housing needs. sequently accountable to the public through well I would still much rather see a nation-wide publicized and recorded forums. program of affordable housing and would continue to lobby for that. Q: How would you balance the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of Neighbourhood: Downtown Occupation: Transit operator

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THE LONG VIEW:

Building Community Resilience Supporting and promoting policies that encourage the growth of local businesses throughout all areas of the City. Actively pursuing long-term industries that will remain for generations to come. Promoting a system of economic growth that addresses both the effects of our changing environment and the depletion of nonrenewable resources based on sound fiscal management principles. Embracing our agricultural heritage by re-establishing a strong local food system including related secondary industries. Promoting healthy living programs for all residents of Kamloops and the development of infrastructure to support these programs.

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: TINA LANGE

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: DUSTIN MCINTYRE

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Neighbourhood: Downtown Occupation: City councillor

A: The city co-ordinates a community-wide strategy with over 30 organizations to end homelessness. The city has created the affordable Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax housing developers package that outlines a range of programs and incentives available to developmine? ers and non-profits seeking to create affordable A: I support mining in our region and am aware of the importance to our present economy, housing. Kamloops is acknowledged as a leader in the province for our programs over the past 10 but the proposed Ajax mine is too close to our years. The best thing we can do is to continue to city. lead the pack. For years, we have fought the image that goes Q: How would you balance the city’s goal with having a pulp mill downtown. of infilling and densification of residential To add a giant, open-pit mine in our city units downtown with the desire of many would further damage our desirability as to live in outlying areas of the city, on a place to live and invest in. I sat on the larger lots? airshed-management plan committee A: I believe the city has a good invenand the plan recommends the city avoid tory of housing/property available downhaving industry close to urban areas to town and in outlying areas. However, our avoid health impacts of air pollution. geography is such that we are limited to Q: Do you feel the city should TINA where development can go and we need address its spending? If so, cite one LANGE to be mindful of the cost of increased idea to curtail spending. infrastructure that comes with sprawl. A: City staff has done zero-based budQ: Do you support the city spending the geting for the past three years and it has allowed money needed to build a performing-arts cencouncil to keep tax increases close to inflation. I tre? believe there is still room for reducing expenses A: I would love to have a performing-arts cenand coming up with more efficiencies. tre; therefore, I would support going to referenHowever, costs and wages continue to rise and always will. It’s time to start reducing services dum to see if the public wants it and then abide by their decision. if we want to see spending significantly reduced. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supHistorically, the public brings a wish list to public port? budget meetings. A: Peter Milobar. We need to engage citizens on what services Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? and amenities they don’t want, as opposed to A: No. asking what more they want. Q: What can the city do to better address the affordable-housing issue?

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: ANDREW MILLER

Neighbourhood: North Kamloops Occupation: Employment-assistance worker with the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation

this city. I say all areas of the city because jobs are not just located in one area. I will do the research and push to implement the changes needed for the city to start rezoning properties to assist in affordable housing. If that Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax means giving consideration to more apartment building applications, low-income housing applimine? cations, secondary suites, carriage houses and A: I am against the Ajax mine. I believe the opening up land that may not be zoned for resihealth impacts, the current and future environdential use, then that is what we must do. mental impacts, as well as the loss of revenue for the city outweigh any potential benefit this projQ: How would you balance the city’s goal of ect could provide for Kamloops. infilling and densification of residential units Q: Do you feel the city should downtown with the desire of many to address its spending? If so, cite one live in outlying areas of the city, on idea to curtail spending. larger lots? A: The city needs to address its spendA: If we put more housing downtown, ing. I wholeheartedly agree with paying it will be filled. Our diverse population will taxes to maintain the life that I am used want to live in the downtown core, but to, but a tax increase every year is unacalso there will still be a desire to live on the ANDREW ceptable. outskirts. MILLER As a taxpayer, I want more transparQ: Do you support the city spending ency in regards to where my tax dollars the money needed to build a performare placed and I want to see value in what my ing-arts centre? taxes are doing. I believe city staff are the best A: Yes, as long as certain criteria have been resource to look to when trying to save money. met. This project must to be done properly, effiThey are the frontline workers and they know ciently, and the proper market research must be what it takes to get jobs done correctly, efficiently, completed. and on time. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supI would propose an incentive program where port? our city workers have a chance to earn a vacation A: Respectfully, I will decline to answer at this time. day every year they can demonstrate a way to Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? save the city money. I believe in proper representation for all resiQ: What can the city do to better address the dents and I expect our city councillors to fight for affordable-housing issue? every area of Kamloops. We need to support all families and residents and we need affordable housing in all areas of

Neighbourhood: Downtown Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of Occupation: Brewhouse manager infilling and densification of residential units Q: What is your stance on the proposed downtown with the desire of many to live in Ajax mine? outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? I have taken a stance against Ajax mine. A: I think densification is incredibly imporI believe our safety as a city has to be the No. tant for the city. It not only makes areas and 1 priority. I know I do not need to read an envitransit more accessible, but makes it easier for ronmental report to make an informed choice developers to build apartments and condos that on what I believe the future of Kamloops should are more affordable. be — and I do not think it should include an I also recognize the desire to live on large open-pit mine just beyond our city boundaries. plots of land, which I think Kamloops has in Q: Do you feel the city should great quantities. address its spending? If so, cite one Neighbourhoods like Brock, Rayleigh, idea to curtail spending. Barnhartvale and Dallas are excellent A: I believe there are always areas areas where people who desire larger lots of opportunity for a city to stay fiscally can have the space they desire. responsible to the taxpayer — and the Q: Do you support the city spending City of Kamloops is no exception. the money needed to build a performI believe a line-by-line review of each DUSTIN ing-arts centre? MCINTYRE budget will keep council honest and A: Yes I do. I believe to have a strong transparent downtown you need a strong backbone Q: What can the city do to better — Victoria Street. With a performing-arts address the affordable-housing issue? centre downtown, we will have a centre for culA: Kamloops needs to better work with ture and arts. It is a place people will want to go advocacy groups and organizations, such as to spend time at and engage with their city. Ask Wellness and the John Howard Society, Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supwho provide world-class services to provide port? Kamloopsians with accessible and affordable N/A housing. We need, as a community, to lobby and Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? work with the provincial government to help I believe that a ward system could bring benmeet the needs of those who cannot find afford- efits to a city so geographically spread out. able housing. We need to recognize the “homeless” problem is not just dealing with people on the street, but working on a systemic problem that puts people there in the first place.

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COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: DAPHANE NELSON infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: Kamloops residents are, and always will Q: What is your stance on the proposed be, diverse in their interests — including where, Ajax mine? and how to live. That being said, the city has A: I believe that my second platform item — been working on infilling and densifying downto challenge Kamloops mindset about labour town for some time now and, it’s a matter of force — affirms my stance against the proposed continuing toward that goal. Ajax mine. There is a need for continued diverThere will always be the need for balance sification of our economy and creation of a in understanding the demands of the outlying business-friendly environment; however, we communities and supporting them where posalso need to take into account the health of our sible, while working toward the city’s community. mandated goals. Q: Do you feel the city should Q: Do you support the city spending address its spending? If so, cite one the money needed to build a performidea to curtail spending. ing-arts centre? A: Yes. During the budget conversaA: I would support a performing-arts tions, I will be looking for city departcentre, provided it was a self-sustaining, ments to review what they actually need DAPHANE NELSON multi-use facility that meets the needs with a focus on waste and cost reducand desires of Kamloops residents. tion. This means we should all expect Q: Which mayoral candidate do you more than a simply carry-forward of the budget from the previous year with a cost of livsupport? ing percentage increase. A: Whichever candidate is elected as mayor. Q: What can the city do to better address the Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? affordable-housing issue? A: I do like the idea of making sure residents A: City council needs to fully understand bar- are well represented by their elected officials. riers all Kamloops citizens face. I truly believe For a city like Kamloops, it might be approthis can be a challenge when decision-makers priate to have a partial ward system that would are so far removed from the different situations ensure two councillors are elected from both the of residents. North shore and South shore. We need to enquire and advocate for people and recommend changes based on new information, not simply the status quo. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of Neighbourhood: Downtown Occupation: Administrator

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: MIKE O’REILLY

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have done at 429 St. Paul. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? mine? A: Urban sprawl is a North American problem A: I support science and process, not speculaand we need to continue the densification of not tion. Until the science has been completed, I do only the downtown, but other areas of the city, not believe anyone can make an informed deciincluding the North Shore town centre and the sion on behalf of the citizens of Kamloops, either McGill corridor. for or against the mine. Q: Do you support the city spending the I do believe that the City of Kamloops should money needed to build a performing-arts centake a role in the public-engagement process. Up tre? until this point, if you want information A: I believe in the concept of a peron Ajax, you need to go to the propoforming-arts center. The size and scope of nent or the anti-Ajax groups. The City the project is something that will need to of Kamloops would be a great neutral be worked on with the community. The ground where citizens can learn about project will also need a strong business the project. My full position on the Ajax case before it goes to a referendum. mine can be found at oreilly2014.com. MIKE I believe that if a PAC is built, we Q: Do you feel the city should O’REILLY should look at the opportunity to “sell the address its spending? If so, cite one air” above the building to a developer for idea to curtail spending. multi-family housing. This will not only help fund A: Spending is something that always needs the project, but it will help to densify the location to be addressed. When it comes to spending, the majority of spending at the city is on the need list, where the PAC is built. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you support? such as water and sewer. I think council can look A: Peter Milobar. Peter has a strong track at reducing the items that are done every year on record in our community and has a balanced the want list. Q: What can the city do to better address the approach. Peter has helped this community in many ways, including the expansion of the affordable-housing issue? Royal Inland Hospital and the development of A: I believe the City of Kamloops needs to Tournament Capital of Canada program. encourage private developers to build affordable Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? housing. This can be done by way of extending A: I do not believe in a ward system at this the revitalization tax exemption (RTE). The city time. Kamloops is still small enough to have good should look at expanding the RTE from rental units to units that can be purchased, such as they representation through the current system. Neighbourhood: West End Occupation: Business management

Neighbourhood: Valleyview Occupation: Retired

independence for our homeless, low income and seniors within our community, as laid out in the long-term master plans now in place. We must be prepared to work with and advoQ: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax cate for these groups and the various levels of mine? government for funding, support and developA: We must allow time for the environmentalment of affordable housing. assessment review process to work. At this time, Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of we are only a small way into the review process infilling and densification of residential units and the city has submitted a list of citizens’ downtown with the desire of many to live in the concerns. As elected councillors, our job will be outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? to make sure that these concerns are positively A: Work within Kam Plan, the City Centre Plan, addressed. Regardless, Ajax must demonstrate the North Shore Community Plan and the mine will be the cleanest and greenlook at various ways of enticing developers est possible and will have a clear benefit to build within the downtown or central to the citizens of Kamloops and B.C. North Shore areas. This could include Q: Do you feel the city should address ensuring the use of the air space above a its spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail commercial development, as was done at spending. Library Square on the North Shore. A: As council, we must continually ANDY Q: Do you support the city spending look for ways to reduce spending by PHILPOT the money needed to build a performingworking within the city’s annual budget arts centre? and look at ways to generate additional A: With the concentration on the Tournament income through usage from within our current Capital Program over the last few years, we have levels of service to ensure the financial plan balfallen behind on our support of our performances with the expected service levels, and the ing arts. Council has just requested a study of demand by the public for increased or improved the needs of our community’s performing arts. services while paying attention to the economy. My decision will be based on the outcome of This also requires having a good working relathis report and the projected cost and funding tionship with CUPE, IAFF and the RCMP to options for a performing-arts centre. ensure a city has employment stability, retention Q: Which mayoral candidate do you support? and recruitment, so that services provided by the A: As much as I like to discuss politics, who I city are effective, fair and efficient. vote for is private. Q: What can the city do to better address Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? the affordable-housing issue? A: No. I am prepared to equally represent all A: Engage the various community groups to geographical areas of the city. ensure housing, support services and financial

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: CHERYL PHIPPEN

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: ALEXANDREA PROCTOR

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the issue of limited affordable rental housing; and it would improve the safety of suites as the suites would be inspected by building inspectors instead of installed in secrecy. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? mine? A: I understand the city’s goal of densificaA: I am frustrated so many see Ajax as the tion of the downtown, but I can’t help but love primary election issue. This is not a decision that my life in Barnhartvale and I know that the vast is made at the municipal level. As a biologist and majority of the people living in this city enjoy a registered nurse, I am prepared and qualified their lots, land and space. I will support to critically review the environmental applications to build condo complexes in assessment when it is released in 2015. the downtown for those that would like to I will be active in asking the right quesmove to Kamloops and enjoy the downtions to ensure that Ajax is held accounttown lifestyle, but I will not support initiaable, as this is the only thing that we can tives that would ignore or undermine the do at the municipal level. needs of people who, like me, choose to Q: Do you feel the city should CHERYL live on lots outside of the downtown core. address its spending? If so, cite one PHIPPEN Q: Do you support the city spending idea to curtail spending. the money needed to build a performA: All municipalities must address ing-arts centre? spending every single year. Mayor and council A: I believe a performing-arts centre would must look at the needs of the city and plan a support my platform promise of searching for budget accordingly. In some years, over-budget ways to boost our economy through boosting spending is inevitable, but this must be kept to a tourism. Unfortunately, I do not know the costs minimum. I would like to implement a policy by involved in building and maintaining a performwhich city managers can feel confident they do ing-arts centre and therefore I do not know if it is not have to “use or lose” their budget surplus. Q: What can the city do to better address the something that our city can afford right now. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you support? affordable-housing issue? A: This is a democracy and we all have the A:I would like to look at “illegal suites” within right to a confidential vote. the city and to consider making them “legal” in Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? many areas of town. This would address three A: I believe that each councillor is responsible problems: The high cost of purchasing homes for the entire city. (mortgages could be offset by having a renter); Neighbourhood: Barnhartvale Occupation: Biologist, business owner (co-own a biological consulting & mosquito control company), registered nurse, mother of twin five-yearolds and a seven-year-old.

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: REO ROCHELEAU Neighborhood: (no answer given) Occupation: (no answer given)

Q: Which mayoral candidate do you support? A: I voted for mayor in a secret ballot. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? A: No ward system now, but maybe later.

Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax mine? A: My view on Ajax is the same as the current mayor’s. Q: Do you feel the city should address its spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail spending.? A: The city spent $288,000 on the roundabout at 12th and Nicola. I think it could have been done for $30,000, I think. To have one at each intersection in town would cost millions — a waste. Q: What can the city do to better address the affordable-housing REO ROCHELEAU issue? A: I can’t say as I have no idea or thoughts at present. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: It’s turning around now as more people are moving back into the downtown area, according to news reports. Q: Do you support the city spending the money needed to build a performingarts centre? A: No money to arts and culture — cash and carry.

Neighbourhood: Brocklehurst Occupation: CEO at Made with Love

affordable housing issues with the option of renovating existing buildings in the downtown core into both private boarding houses and Q: What is your stance on the proposed not-for-profit run shelters for the homeless? Ajax mine? Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of A: Due to its close proximity to a population infilling and densification of residential units of nearly 100,000, the Ajax mine will need to go downtown with the desire of many to live in above and beyond current government expecoutlying areas of the city, on larger lots? tations and have a board of directors commitA: I would like to see all areas of our city, ted to leading the world by example in mining, from Brocklehurst to Barnhartville, Westsyde using the highest available technologies in to Aberdeen, given equal support in terms of terms of air and water quality to make sure the city services, like snow removal, sidewalks and health of the City of Kamloops is not transit access. affected. The examination of land surQ: Do you support the city spendvey studies will have to demonstrate ing the money needed to build a no issues in geological stability and no performing-arts centre? groundwater contamination. A: With one fully booked theatre and Q: Do you feel the city should many more organizations wanting to address its spending? If so, cite one utilize performing-arts space than can ALEXANDER idea to curtail spending. currently be accommodated, it seems PROCTOR A: I would like to see more money fiscally responsible to explore growing put to basic needs, maintenance and our city’s arts community. upkeep (like snow removal, longer transit Q: Which mayoral candidate do you suphours, a seniors’ centre and better sidewalks) port? as we need to address the basics before we A: It seems incumbent Mayor Peter Milobar build grandiose new plans. In every organizais definitely at the head of the race. I would tion in North America, I do see an equalization love to see more information for the other in pay between the lowest- and highest-paid three candidates, Pierre Filisetti in particular, positions as a key component to a better funcboth online or in the media, to help with this tioning society. But, this issue goes far beyond important decision making process. city hall and asks us to examine our culture in Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? general. A: I believe all city councillors should be Q: What can the city do to better address the working on behalf of all city residents within our affordable-housing issue? very large municipality. We are all part of one A: Could we choose to better address our city and should be making our choices together.

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COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: PETER SHARP outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: I think that the city needs to investigate the need for putting in a zoning bylaw that sets land Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax aside for single-family development in the downtown core. As for the issue of larger lots, there are mine? already areas of the city where these available A: I support strong — and responsible — and, in my opinion, those should be utilized exploration, mining and mineral processing before any further development areas are added. industry in B.C., and that includes right here in Q: Do you support the city spending the Kamloops. I will support good, high-paying famimoney needed to build a performing-arts centre? ly-supporting jobs that come from safe and enviA: While I support the need for a performronmentally sound development projects. Those ing- arts theatre in Kamloops, $40 million is an jobs must also be created in a way that protects awful lot of money. This would need a lot and safeguards our health. of investigation. I’m not so sure the city Q: Do you feel the city should can afford this project unless some kind address its spending? If so, cite one of deal could be arranged for a publicidea to curtail spending.? private partnership. A: City council needs to do more to Q: Which mayoral candidate do you engage the business community and support? residents by holding regular town-hall PETER A: One of the great things about our meetings with business or community SHARP democratic process is that we are able to and neighborhood associations, for cast a secret, or private, ballot. With that in public consultation. Council can, and mind, my vote is private and personal. will, address spending in a way that city residents Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? know they are getting the best value. I believe a ward system in Kamloops would Q: What can the city do to better address the divide the city, so much so that you’d have a hard affordable-housing issue? time getting anything passed on council that A: The city can, with the approval of council, wouldn’t be considered favouritism along ward give grants in lieu of taxes. In other words, if an lines. In a big city, this would probably work, but organization like Elizabeth Fry or John Howard Society obtains funds from either or both levels of in Kamloops, just imagine having elected candigovernment to build a social-housing project, the dates in all of our neighbourhoods, like NorKam, city could approve a grant equal to the amount of Westsyde, Brocklehurst, Kamloops Downtown East and West, Sahali, Aberdeen, Dufferin, annual taxes due. Pineview Valley, Barnhartvale, Valleyview and Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of Juniper — and that’s not to mention some of our infilling and densification of residential units outlying neighbourhoods. downtown with the desire of many to live in Neighborhood: Upper Sahali Occupation: Retired

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: ARJUN SINGH

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Neighbourhood: Sahali Occupation: Property manager/facilitator

If re-elected, I will propose/support a council workshop on this in 2015. Q: How would you balance the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal Q: What is your stance on the proposed of infilling and densification of residential Ajax mine? units downtown with the desire of many to A: I feel my decision to support or oppose live in outlying areas of the city, on larger the mine should be respectful of the diverlots? sity of opinions in Kamloops. Thus, I think A: I think we should continue to explain itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to see the full proposal for the the reasons the city supports infilling and mine, which is scheduled to be submitted in densification â&#x20AC;&#x201D; chiefly a strong commitment early 2015, and to base my decision on this to reduce community greenhouse-gas emisfull proposal. At that time, I am committed sions, a desire to more efficiently use city to making a definite statement as to infrastructure and a desire for more whether I support or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the vibrant neighbourhoods proposal. I also believe we can achieve these Q: Do you feel the city should goals outside the downtown by conaddress its spending? If so, cite one tinuing to support neighbourhood town idea to curtail spending. centres, where people can access shopA: I feel the city is on the right track ARJUN ping and services without always travelwith looking at reducing unnecessary ing downtown or into Sahali/Aberdeen. SINGH spending. This term of council has Q: Do you support the city spendseen cost savings through consolidaing the money needed to build a tion of purchasing, zero-based budgeting in performing-arts centre? capital-project planning and reduced projectA: I support our current councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction management costs. of asking the community, through a referenGoing forward into the next term, one idea dum, whether the money needed to build and would be to implement GPS in city vehicles operate a performing-arts centre should be so we can better understand the most costspent. efficient routing of trips. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you support? Q: What can the city do to better address A: Peter Milobar. the affordable-housing issue? Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? A: I think we can better help people hoping A: I lean towards not being in favour of a to create affordable housing learn best pracward system, but am open-minded on the tices in engaging their neighbours from the issue. very early stages of projects.

remain a priority. These groups include students, seniors, young families and our neighbours employed at minimum wage. Q: How would you balance the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal of Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax infilling and densification of residential units mine? downtown with the desire of many to live in A: I am waiting for the results of the environoutlying areas of the city, on larger lots? mental studies and recommendations before A: Kamloops is very large due to uncontrolled commenting. growth approved in the 1960s and 1970s. Current Q: Do you feel the city should address its planning practices seek to manage growth in a spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail spendsustainable way. Kamplan supports infill, higher ing. density and urban-growth strategies and recogA: We should always be diligent about targetnizes this is key to a cost-efficient city and ed funding based on needs and efficient controlling urban sprawl. business practices. Q: Do you support the city spending The City balances the needs and the money needed to build a performwants of our community each fiscal ing-arts centre? year. The budget process is transparent, A: I am a supporter of a performingwidely communicated and works from arts centre in our community. I look a five-year plan. All approved services, BERNADETTE forward to the results of the feasibility programs and projects are paid for by SIRACKY study that is being undertaken and to the property taxes and user fees. discussion that will follow. We cannot be in a deficit posiQ: Which mayoral candidate do you support? tion; therefore, intense community dialogue is A: (no answer) required to reflect the desires of the community Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? and to maintain accountability and transparency. A: A ward system is an interesting idea and Q: What can the city do to better address the certainly deserving of conversation. affordable-housing issue? My initial thought is that ward systems may A: Our official community plan (Kamplan) work well in large urban centres; however, in citclearly provides focus and direction in regards to ies the size of Kamloops, all councillors need to ensuring all citizens in Kamloops have a home. be elected on a platform of working for the citiAffordable housing by definition refers to adequate shelter that does not exceed 30 per cent zens in all neighbourhoods. Wards may create divisiveness and we require of the household income. co-operation and collaboration to ensure a sucRevisiting current options as well as encouraging new conversation around this issue ensures cessful movement forward. the needs of citizens who live on a fixed income Neighbourhood: (no answer given) Occupation: (answer given)

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Our job is not to fund the housing initiatives, but to regularly review homeless needs in our community, and advise senior government of our Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax city’s needs. mine? Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of A: Our Mayor and Council listened to coninfilling and densification of residential units cerned people and sent an 11-page letter with downtown with the desire of many to live in questions posed by city residents with concerns outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? about air quality, underground water, damage A: The balance of densifying downtown has to homes, Peterson Creek and more. We have left the outlying areas for those people who prefer requested a federal environmental review twice. larger lots and to live outside of the downtown The information will be forthcoming at the area. I don’t see an issue with continuing to serve beginning of January and, at that time, I our outer neighborhoods with services, am prepared to make a decision, based while densifying the downtown. on the evidence, the science and the Q: Do you support the city spending research and the working group report. the money needed to build a performingQ: Do you feel the city should arts centre? address its spending? If so, cite one I would support a performing-arts cenidea to curtail spending. tre when federal and provincial grants are MARG A: The city adopted a zero-based available. I think we have to really watch SPINA budget with the arrival of our new CAO, expenditures and ensure that a good busiDavid Trawin, in 2011. Last year, through ness plan is in place for a multipurpose having a purchasing co-ordinator do all city purbuilding well before we approve the performingchases, there was a savings of over $280,000. arts centre. Also, our energy bill went down substantially Q: Which mayoral candidate do you supfrom undertaking a sustainability review with the port? staff person funded by BC Hydro. I support findA: I am willing to support the democratic proing new ways and ideas to keep our city efficient. cess, and work with whoever is elected. My perQ: What can the city do to better address the sonal preference among the mayoral candidates affordable-housing issue? standing for election is Peter Milobar. A: I would support having a community Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? forum to talk about who is homeless or close to A: I don’t support a ward system as I don’t being homeless. Currently, we have identified think Kamloops, at 89,000 people, is large surplus city land, which we provide for a longenough. Speaking to politicians working in a term lease to a housing society that partners with ward system, it seems they just focus just on their BC Housing to build housing. own ward of the city. Neighbourhood: South Kamloops Occupation: Partner, Spina Consulting

#KAMPAIGN2014 COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: PAT WALLACE Neighbourhood: (no answer given) Occupation: (no answer given)

appeals to them. Q: Do you support the city spending the money needed to build a performing-arts centre? A: Yes, but not today. I supported funds for the study. Let’s take one step at a time. Q: Which mayoral candidate do you support? A: Our present mayor, Peter Milobar. Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? A: No. In theory, they sound great; in reality, they aren’t.

Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax mine? A: As a panel of air-quality experts at TRU recently stated, when asked about Ajax, “I haven’t any information about Ajax to make a comment.” This is the same reason I have not commented. We do need to see an application together with the environmental standards required. Q: Do you feel the city should address its spending? If so, cite one idea to curtail spending. A: We address spending at budget preparation (which is public) and constantly justify expenditure and source PAT of funding. WALLACE Q: What can the city do to better address the affordable-housing issue? A: Encourage the private sector, non-profit organizations and other levels of government to participate in affordable housing. The city also participates with assistance, albeit in a much lesser role. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: Individuals have the right to determine where they wish to spend their money and raise their family in any part of the city that

live in outlying areas of the city, on larger lots? A: I think we can have both, but a greendesigned densification would be my priority and forms part of my plan to support small Q: What is your stance on the proposed business. Ajax mine? Q: Do you support the city spending the A: I am opposed to the location of the mine money needed to build a performing-arts site. The city created a mess when they zoned centre? for schools and housing inside an industrial A: The proposed budget, tens of millions of area with a known deposit — a big mistake dollars, for the centre is much too high. If the mine is approved, we need to ensure To use Vancouver as a comparison, I all jobs are given Canadians, with would rather have two or three small, training provided at TRU. low-cost Arts Club Theatres with Q: Do you feel the city should moderate-priced local talent than one, address its spending? If so, cite one large, expensive Ford Centre with highidea to curtail spending. priced touring acts. A: The tens of millions of dollars the Q: Which mayoral candidate do city is proposing for both the new theyou support? GLEN atre and the road to the airport should THOMPSON A: Neutral be scaled back to something appropriQ: Are you in favour of a ward sysate for a city our size. tem? Q: What can the city do to better address the A: No. A ward system pits one neighbouraffordable-housing issue? hood against another. A: The city has improved on its participaOur job as councillors is to bring people tion, but the main problem is the feds. together. The federal government used to provide 75 per cent of the funding for housing; now it covers 13 per cent. We need to get senior levels of government to pay their share. The city needs to lobby our MP. Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of infilling and densification of residential units downtown with the desire of many to Neighbourhood: Paul Lake (I do not favour any one neighbourhood) Occupation: software developer for financial institutions

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COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE: DENIS WALSH A: Vision Kamloops believes Kamplan needs to reflect the desires of the residents who will reside in specific parts of the city and advocate Q: What is your stance on the proposed Ajax for additional collaboration to map the future – going beyond simple consultant and staff vision mine? for the community. A: I am opposed because I believe in the long Q: Do you support the city spending the run, the community’s quality of life, human wellmoney needed to build a performing-arts centre? being and economic growth and diversity will be A: I support the city providing a facility or better off without the project, which will change facilities that fill the demand outlined by resithe face of our city and, without a doubt, impact dents and those within the arts community. the direction of long-term development within However, Kamloops needs to take a look at our region. exactly what kind of arts centre best suits Q: Do you feel the city should our city. This means clearly demonstrataddress its spending? If so, cite one ing where the demand lies, who will paridea to curtail spending. ticipate and what the level of usage will be. A: The city is experiencing revenue Clearly there needs to be consideration of reductions due to reduced growth, the return on investment for the City and assessment appeals and a reduction of minimizing any operational shortfalls investment income. There has also been DENIS Q: Which mayoral candidate do you a decrease in industrial taxes, thereby WALSH support? increasing the load further on residential A: If elected, I look forward to working tax payers. with whoever is the mayor. I believe the city needs to move forward with Q: Are you in favour of a ward system? firm controls on spending. A: Yes, but only a partial or hybrid ward sysQ: What can the city do to better address the tem because I lived on the North Shore for over affordable-housing issue? 25 years and, during most, if not all, of that time, A: Vision Kamloops believes by expanding its it has been under-represented on council — and efforts with partners, greater resourcing can be it shows. brought to this issue. In addition, a review of tax This hybrid or partial ward system would incentives within specific areas needs to be conensure two dedicated councillors are elected sidered that will support greater private-sector from both the north shore and the south shore, investment in affordable housing opportunities. with the other four councillors elected as at-large Q: How would you balance the city’s goal of candidates from anywhere in our city. I believe infilling and densification of residential units we are ready for a better and more balanced elecdowntown with the desire of many to live in toral system. outlying areas of the city, on larger lots?

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and adults. On my candidacy: I have been an active volQ: What is your philosophy on inclusion in unteer within the community for 17 years. the public-education system? I have worked with non-profit organizations A: First, there needs to be a precise definition such as the Canadian Ski Patrol, Boys and Girls of the differing levels of IEPs. Is the child with Club and Girl Guides of Canada, as well as servan IEP able to function and learn in the average ing six years with my children’s school PAC. classroom setting with the help of a TA? If yes, This experience made me realize that I could then that child should be included in the classhelp all the kids within the SD73 on a much room. If a child has low-functioning academic larger scale. I believe every child needs the supability with his/her own IEP and is not able to port of their families, friends and community as whole. You never know what small contribution a follow even the basics of the classroom program, person can make to help lead a child on a path of then they should be moved to a classroom or school that will give them the best posself-discovery and success. sible education and benefit towards their Being a trustee will be my main focus own personal success. of employment. I see it as a full-time Q: Should class size and composition job. If every child reaches their potential, be part of legislation or part of the barthen we as a community have succeeded gaining process between the BCTF and as well. The kids are our hope for tomorgovernment? row. CHRISTY A: The academic curriculum has CAMPBELL changed over the past 20 years, as have Q: Explain what you believe to be the teaching methods. the role of a school trustee. With the input given from the teachers, there A: The role of a trustee is to research concerns are better academic results when class size and and issues within the district and to try to find composition is limited. solutions; to talk to the public, government and Bargaining with our children’s academic teachers to understand what they are looking futures doesn’t seem like a good idea. for in creating a positive and productive learnIt should be legislated. ing environment that will help each child strive towards their own success. Q: What would you like to see succeed the elementary school in the Stuart Wood building downtown? A: If the school can be repaired to safety standards, then perhaps a satellite school for TRU, an arts and drama centre for students, a parks and rec building for extra-curricular activities for kids

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On my candidacy: I am running for school Q: What would you like to see succeed trustee to make our schools more safe and the elementary school in the Stuart Wood accessible for parents and students. building downtown? I believe we have had a strong school board A: I would like to see TRU utilize the Stuart in the past and wish to help continue making Wood school building as a downtown camit better. pus, as any other use leads to the government I want to use current school-act regulations reclaiming the land and building. to open the schools from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion I want to be able to drop my children off in in the public-education system? the morning and pick them up after work and A: Inclusion is a part of the current school pay the school what I currently pay day care. system. We would need to hire a co-coordinator for My philosophy is to work with teachers to each school and one co-coordinator help make the program better for stufor the school district who would be in dents and teachers. charge of running the program. Q: Should class size and composiThere is no reason schools cannot tion be part of legislation or part of offer programs for students on profesthe bargaining process between the sional-development days and during BCTF and government? winter, spring and summer breaks. A: Class size and composition MICHAEL I am running for school trustee to should be up to individual school CARROLL make schools work better for parents boards/principals as per their enroland their children. ment numbers. I think maximum class size and guidelines Q: Explain what you believe to be the role on composition should be legislated to provide of a school trustee. a framework within each school board can A: A school trustee is responsible for setwork from, but with flexibility for each board ting plans and strategies to increase student to maneuver as they deem necessary for their achievement in our school district and setting budget and enrolment numbers. the budget for the district. The role requires active communication between parents, students and teachers to address the needs of the community. I believe my background in financial planning and risk management brings extensive knowledge and experience to the role.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BOWEN COOLURIS JOAN COWDEN On my candidacy: Quality education is important for everyone. Our students are our future and we need to make sure they are given every opportunity to succeed. With my background, experience and dedication to education, I’ll be bringing a different perspective to the school board.

Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: Inclusion is important for everyone as it teaches students and teachers a lot about people and life. True, there are life skills and ESL classrooms that provide important lessons for special-needs students but, if we exclude diverse populations in classrooms, many Q: Explain what you believe to be the role are left feeling isolated and it will affect their of a school trustee. whole lives. My wife and I have done respite A: School trustees are responsible for and home-sharing with special-needs adults working effectively with school leaders and and we have found most are initially hesitant staff to ensure the success of students to participate in activities that are not through dedication to education. They Special Olympics. must be excellent communicators and Once they have had multiple posiefficiently work with all stakeholders tive experiences, they start to feel comto prioritize student needs. A school fortable. trustee also needs to lobby the provinQ: Should class size and composicial government in order to get the best BOWEN tion be part of legislation or part of for our students. the bargaining process between the COOLURIS Q: What would you like to see BCTF and government? succeed the elementary school in the A: I am surprised parents don’t have Stuart Wood building downtown? more involvement with class size and compoA: I think it will be imperative to maintain sition. Why are we letting it be a fight between a sense of community within the downtown the BCTF and the government? area. A community centre in the heart of The higher the ratio, the worse off my child downtown would be a huge complement to will be when they are in school. I really think the area and would maintain that vibrant culthis should be something the general populature. tion should weigh in on. I’m not a fan of closing schools but, since As an employer, I don’t train all of my it is happening, I think it is important to for us employees the same day. It would be chaos to keep children and families coming to down- and important safety information can be town Kamloops. There are vital components ignored just based on the size of the group. that make up each thriving community and The more intimate the group, the easier it is to children are a major component. maintain interest

On my candidacy: I strongly support public education. My 42 years of experience as an educator has given me the necessary skills and foundation to make knowledgeable, creative and wise decisions that will benefit all students.

ture, printmaking, photography, ceramics and painting. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: I am a strong supporter of inclusion of all students, providing the necessary support systems and resources are in place so all students will be successful. As a classroom teacher, I was a strong advocate for inclusion. Q: Should class size and composition be part of legislation or part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and government? A: Class size and composition should be part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and the government.

Q: Explain what you believe to be the role of a school trustee. A: A school trustee is a member of a board that co-governs with the Ministry of Education. A board helps to establish a vision and a direction for the school district through consultation with stakeholder groups and their community. Other leadership responsibilities include stewardship, professional development and strategic planning. Trustees are accountable for the JOAN annual budget, capital plans, policies COWDEN and improving student achievement. A board is also responsible for nurturing relationships with employees, other partner groups and their community. Q: What would you like to see succeed the elementary school in the Stuart Wood building downtown? A: Following the recent announcement that the Stuart Wood building must be used for educational purposes or the building and the property will be returned to the Crown, I would like to see TRU use it as a downtown campus for its visual-arts program. This wonderful heritage building would be a perfect site for courses in drawing, sculp-

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 #KAMPAIGN2014 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: COLLEEN DEVEYRAC ADAM JENSEN Some survey responses have been edited due to space limitations. Complete questions and answers are online at kamloopsthisweek.com

Q: Explain what you believe to be the role in the public-education system? of a school trustee. A: Inclusion is the right thing to do. A: I believe the role of the trustee is to colWe should not segregate children because laboratively engage all stakeholders in converthey have a specific disability or learning difsations to ensure a quality holistic educational ficulty. The richness that diversity brings to the experience for our children. classroom has learning outcomes that someBeing a trustee is about listening, building times cannot be measured. However, inclusion trust, nurturing relationships, setting policies needs to be done responsibly and implementand making decisions that guarantee our chiled using best practice policies. dren’s needs are being met. The government needs to provide funding Trustees are also mandated to be fiscally for teachers to access specialist support and responsible, maintain assets, to deliver both a resources, to ensure the approach to inclusion balanced and needs-based budget and is sound and pedagogically sensitive, to review the financial needs of the dismaking inclusion a positive experience trict. School trustees are accountable for everyone. to the people in their community and Q: Should class size and composiserve as an advocate for public education be part of legislation or part of the tion even if it means challenging the bargaining process between the BCTF status quo. and government? COLLEEN Q: What would you like to see suc- DEVEYRAC A: Research shows class size impacts ceed the elementary school in the the teacher’s ability to give adequate Stuart Wood building downtown? attention to all the students and can be A: The building’s location can serve the detrimental for some students and their learndowntown core and act as a community hub. ing especially in the early years. The partnership between TRU and the Class-size guidelines should remain as a city is exciting and I would look forward to bargaining issue; however, having strict limits the ideas that may develop through this parton class size needs to be addressed as this may nership. The building can also be used to create a situation where the school is not effecencourage community engagement through tively meeting the needs of the students. the development of programming by agencies The policy on composition currently is no offering educational seminars, workshops, culmore than 3 IEP’s but it is very clear a number tural events and other services to the members of students who have not been diagnosed curof the Kamloops community. This will help to rently or do not have IEP’s exist in the classkeep the downtown core vibrant and attractive. room and this should be taken into considerQ: What is your philosophy on inclusion ation when planning classroom size.

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• Don knows the local DPAC, members of the KTTA, and School Board! He is familiar with the school system procedures! Don has volunteered over 100 hrs/mo since 2009 in a variety of school district roles as: * Chair and now Past-Chair at his son’s school Parent Advisory Council (PAC) * Member at Large and now Vice-Chair of District PAC (DPAC) * Attended SD73 School Board meetings as DPAC Representative since 2012 * On the Board of Directors of Kamloops Regional Charitable Gaming Association 2011-2013 • Don’s involvement shows his continuous commitment to our school system and to the school district. Don understands the needs of the system as a parent AND from being very involved in it over the years. • Don is cooperative, empathetic, and passionate about children’s learning. His commitment to helping our schools and his involvement at so many levels has given him a unique view of our school district and procedures.

Thank you all for your support in my goal to be a School Trustee. Going forward, I will continue to serve everyone – as I have for the past five years

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On my candidacy: I want to make a difference! I want to be mentored by active community leaders and I want to always explore new ideas.

tion with the community if this type of system was set up. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: I see inclusion as a tricky subject, Q: Explain what you believe to be the role although not in all regards. of a school trustee. I believe, if provided the proper support, A: I believe communication will play a disabled children in the classroom have many dominant role of future school-board trustees. positive effects for both the disabled child and Communication between all aspects of the the other children in the classroom — feelings local community (students, parents, PACs) and of empowerment, empathy and community faculty (teacher support staff, teachers and for the large majority of the class. administration), as well as the provinQ: Should class size and composicial government. tion be part of legislation or part of Q: What would you like to see sucthe bargaining process between the ceed the elementary school in the BCTF and government? Stuart Wood building downtown? A: Part of the bargaining process. A: Stuart Wood is a beautiful hisKids need a voice that understands torical site and, if my understanding is ADAM in the deepest possible sense what it is correct, the stipulation of the $1 lease like for the children in the classroom JENSEN with the city and/or school board with and what teaching conditions are like the provincial government requires the for other than the teacher. building to be used for some type of educational purpose. It is also my understanding that many parts of the building are in disrepair, including an asbestos problem. I wonder: If TRU does end up with the space, will it consider opening up spaces for local artists to lease as work spaces and places to mentor other future artists? If so, perhaps TRU could set up a portion of the leases to cover the costs of building repairs over time (something like a strata). I am sure they would form a deep connec-

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On my candidacy: I’m running because I feel education is one of the most important issues that faces our province. Education impacts on health care, influences the economy, and informs understanding of social and environmental issues.

being part of TRU or a career college. I think it would be fantastic if the building could include some public spaces that would invite people in It would be a great place for adult students who want to take some courses while still working. Q: Explain what you believe to be the role Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion of a school trustee. in the public-education system? A: The primary role of a school trustee is to A: I believe in inclusion, but I know there improve education. That is achieved through needs to be a lot more resources to make it the efficient use of limited resources, enabling work. students by providing programing that If children learn to accept each other engages and is relevant, supporting and how to work with each other while teachers with technology and encourthey are young, they gain a lot of skills aging innovation. that will help them succeed as adults. A key role is in lobbying the proQ: Should class size and composivincial government to bring the chaltion be part of legislation or part of lenges and limitations of the current the bargaining process between the KATHLEEN system to their attention so positive BCTF and government? KARPUK changes can be made. A: Class size and composition is Trustees set policy, oversee the definitely a work condition issue and budget and provide leadership direction. should be part of contract talks. Trustees represent the voice of the public, However, I think limiting the number of making sure local concerns are addressed so children with IEPs in a class is a human-rights the needs of the children in the community violation. are met. I do think children with IEPs should have a Q: What would you like to see succeed the minimum level of in-class support and that is elementary school in the Stuart Wood build- something that should definitely be bargained. ing downtown? A: The clause in the provincial lease to the city that limits the occupancy of Stuart Wood to an educational institute is very challenging. BUILDING KAMLOOPS TOGETHER I had thought the building would be a wonderful spot for the museum, but I can seeWITH it as

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On my candidacy: Since 2009, I have been very involved in the PAC, DPAC and school district, and found I could make a difference with what I have to offer. With the ongoing issues, I believe we have to build again from the grassroots, and I have the background and skills to be a part of the change that needs to happen. I will listen to all parties involved as I am committed to doing what is best for the children. Q: Explain what you believe to be the role of a school trustee. A: The role of a school trustee is to listen to and respond to the needs of their school community in order to improve student opportunities and achievements, DON while being financially KITT responsible. Q: What would you like to see succeed the elementary school in the Stuart Wood building downtown? A: The Stuart Wood building must first have the necessary upgrades to address fire-safety concerns and accessibility for the physically disabled. Once those are met, the school could be turned into a community arts building. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: Inclusion in the public-education

system is a fantastic concept that allows all students access to and participation in the school community. To work properly, it requires more funding, resources and training. As well, it must have easier and earlier access to obtaining assessments for the students. Q: Should class size and composition be part of legislation or part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and government? A: Class size and composition needs to be a compromise of both. Class size and composition is an issue in the classroom that must be addressed, yet it must be done with limited school sizes and finances in mind.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: COLIN MADLAND On his candidacy: I am running for a seat on the SD73 school board so I can offer my experience and background to serve and support the education professionals whose work is vital to educating our youth.

Q: Should class size and composition be part of legislation or part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and government? A: Class size and composition, as important factors in student achievement and key determinants of working conditions, should be part of the bargaining process between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the government.

Q: Explain what you believe to be the role of a school trustee. A: Trustees are responsible for promoting student achievement by developing and ENHANCE GATEWAYS TO KAMLOOPS implementing local education policy, hiring Continue work to energize Kamloops’ downtown and improve the gateways into our senior administrators and ensuring wise use of beautiful city. district resources. City Councillor USE THE PRIVATE SECTOR Small Business Owner Q: What would you like to see suc“We can and should be environmentally In solutions for city needs such Entrepreneur as downtown parking and performing arts centre. responsible, socially progressive and ceed the elementary school in the economically thriving.” COLLABORATE Stuart Wood building downtown? Build city-wide support for projects anywhere in the city. A; In order for the Stuart Wood Among her recent accomplishments, Nelly has proudly and effectively represented the citizens of Kamloops on the building to remain city property, it following committees during this past term: PROMOTE BUSINESS R RE-ELECT NELLY, TO E Tranquille Road Beautification/Enhancement and Gateway Task mustH be used for educational purAddress the needs of the business community using Venture Kamloops. COLIN Force – championed the formation of the task force to achieve E N ENHANCE GATEWAYS TO KAMLOOPS A community consensus for gateway enhancements. C o Continue work to energize Kamloops’ downtown n t i n poses. MADLAND n and improve the gateways into our beautiful city. d i m BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Police Committee – review by-laws, enforcement and policing The easy answer is that having TRU on behalf the community. Dovetail Kamloops’ existing resources withissues those ofofprovincial and federal governments, U S USE THE PRIVATE SECTOR E use at least part of the building makes Venture Kamloops Board 2011-2013; the marketing and economic n In solutions for city needs suchservice as downtownproviders, s o l u police and other unders and to improve efficiency, eliminate service development arm of the City – we developed a five-year strategic a parking and performing arts centre. r k i n good sense and is an idea that ought to be plan for to establish Kamloopshealth, as the premieraddictions, location for business. gaps, and create better outcomes, especially mental C O COLLABORATE L L explored.d Agriculture Area Plan Committee; looked at for-profit farming homelessness, issues andanywhere overburdened medical resources. B u Buildsocial city-wide support for projects in i l operations of all sizes, types and scales, to increase agricultural h the city. e c i t Beyond that, I think a significant part of the viability and municipal support for local farm industry - Agriculture Area Plan was adopted. “Nelly is a smart, well informed, hardworking entrepreneur with a social conscience.O building should be dedicated to a communityP R PROMOTE BUSINESS M Agriculture Food Systems Committee; onA d the needs of the d r e Nelly has aAddress proven record ofbusiness goodcommunity judgement atUrban council. Youanddon’t get aStrategy better municipal candidate going, looking at urban n and suburban small-scale agriculture and accessible Maker Space where individuals s using Venture Kamloops. i g than this. I urge you to re-elect foodNelly security.Dever on November 15.” and/or groups can engage in self-directed, B U BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY I L D -Frank Quinn At the request of the developer, Nelly sat on the Brocklehurst D o Dovetail Kamloops’ existing resources with those v e t Gemstone Care Centre – name selection committee; ‘Brocklehurst’ inquiry-based learning projects. f of provincial and federal governments, police and p r o was chosenwould to pay tribute the neighbourhood ‘Gemstone’ for this city. “Nelly’s vision thoughts on the tofuture betobeneficial andandrealistic t other and funders and service h providers, improveof Kamloops e r was chosen to pay our respect to the caregivers and seniors who Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion f eliminate service gaps, and create i e I believe Nellyefficiency, wouldfi be a wise choice for re-election. lot of are allShe Gems.is young, vibrant, and enthusiastic with ac e better outcomes, especially for mental health, t t e r in the public-education system? good ideas addictions, for the enhancement of our for would bemuch a vote the betterment of all.” d homelessness, social issues and city. A vote d i c t “I feel I’veNelly just begun and have more tofor contribute – I hope v overburdened medical resources. e r b the people of Kamloops feel the same way.” A: All people must be treated with respect -Ted Vayro and dignity, diversity should be encouraged NELLY DOES HER HOMEWORK & SHE LISTENS and ideas should be discussed andO criticized ON NOVEMBER 15 RE-ELECT NELLY DEVER TO CITY COUNCIL TEL Óxä ÎÇÇ nxÇÈÊÊUÊÊÜÜÜ° i Þ`iÛiÀ > «Ã°V in a civil manner. authorized by Rhonda Linnen, Financial Agent, rhlinnen@shaw.ca WITH

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 #KAMPAIGN2014 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BARBARA MORIN AARON SHUFLETOSKI Some survey responses have been edited due to space limitations. Complete questions and answers are online at kamloopsthisweek.com

On my candidacy: I want to help students. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent the majority of my career in education and loved working to help students. With 11 years of educational administration experience and five years-plus teaching experience, my main focus will be student achievement. I will work to provide a quality academic driven school system with an emphasis on local needs that will guide student success and provide them with the skills and tools to become productive members of the community.

but also the preservation of the unique heritage of the building. I like the idea of it becoming a downtown TRU campus extension site, such as an extended TRU fine-arts site. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: My philosophy on inclusiveness in the public-education system is that in order to become a free and democratic society that accepts and treats others equal, we must make every effort to accommodate and make our educational system as Q: Explain what you believe to inclusive as possible. be the role of a school trustee. As a legal requirement, we must A: A trustee is part of the team ensure adequate special-needs prothat hires and monitors the superingrams and services programs are tendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance. The superavailable and accessible to those that intendent is in charge of the day-torequire them. BARBARA day school operations. Trustee tasks MORIN Q: Should class size and compoinclude supporting board resolusition be part of legislation or part tions, working to deliver an effecof the bargaining process between tive education program, and developing, the BCTF and government? maintaining, monitoring and ensuring the A: Class size and composition should be implementation of board polices. a part of the bargaining process between the Q: What would you like to see succeed BCTF and government â&#x20AC;&#x201C; having the impothe elementary school in the Stuart Wood sition of class size as part of legislation is building downtown? forcing working conditions on teachers and A: Stuart Wood is very old, has a small with dictated terms there is no collective gym and yard and is generally no longer a bargaining. good school facility, but it is still a very hisI believe we live in a free and democratic toric and notable downtown building. society that dictates workers should be able It needs to be updated, but any future to bargain their working conditions. development of the Stuart Wood building should include not just a modernization,

On your candidacy: I want to bring a voice of the community to the board and advocate to the province to bring stability to our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education.

neither be legislated by the government, nor used as a bargaining chip, but rather determined through policy with input from teachers and principals.

Q: Explain what you believe to be the role of a school trustee. A: To be a representative of the community in setting policy and budgets and be an advocate for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school system to the province. Q: What would you like to see succeed the elementary school in the Stuart Wood building downtown? A: It is time to move on from Stuart Wood. AARON The city, province and community should work together to ensure SHUFLETOSKI the space is utilized the best possible way. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: I think it is not working as it should as it is implemented now and needs to be carefully examined to find improvement. It is impracticable to consider that any form of non-inclusion teaching would be allowed by the public at this point. Q: Should class size and composition be part of legislation or part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and government? A: Class size and composition should

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CIVIC ELECTION 2014 #KAMPAIGN2014 BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: JOE SMALL MEGHAN WADE Some survey responses have been edited due to space limitations. Complete questions and answers are online at kamloopsthisweek.com

On my candidacy: With a 35-year career on the front lines of education, I have an excellent understanding of what is needed in our schools and in our district in order to ensure our young people receive the best education possible. With contracts now in place, it is a time when all members of the educational community can work together as a team to continue to keep the Kamloops-Thompson school district at the top of the provincial podium. I want to be part of that team.

Fortunately, TRU has come to the rescue with a proposal to ensure that this does not happen. I fully endorse Thompson River University’s idea to use Stuart Wood as a downtown campus, thus extending its educational life. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: In today’s world of equality, everyone is entitled to an education. The goal of inclusion is to ensure this happens and that all children are given the opportunity to participate in activities as a member of a regular classroom group. Q: Explain what you believe to be Inclusion, however, is not a means to an the role of a school trustee. end when it comes to specialized educaA: A school trustee represents the tional services for all children. voice of the community on the school Those children with learning disboard in which he/she is elected. abilities will still need individualized A school trustee is also a member education plans in order for them to be of a team that advocates for all schools successful, which are to be designed and JOE in their district to have the means by then implemented in a regular classroom SMALL which to provide the quality of educasetting. tion that meets the diverse needs of the Q: Should class size and compostudents, while at the same time working within sition be part of legislation or part of the an approved financial framework laid out by the bargaining process between the BCTF and provincial government. Lastly, a school trustee government? partakes in developing policies and protocol A: Class size and composition should be left that guide decision making for the district. in the hands of those who know the situation the Q: What would you like to see succeed the best — teachers. elementary school in the Stuart Wood buildPoliticians are not on the frontlines of eduing downtown? cation and, therefore, are out of touch when it A: It came as a surprise to a number of peocomes to the effect class size and composition ple when we found out that should Stuart Wood has on the education of our young people. elementary stop being used as an educational To this end, I adamantly endorse leaving this facility, it then becomes the property of the aspect of education as part of the bargaining province and not the City of Kamloops or SD73. process and not part of legislation.

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On my candidacy: I bring a balanced, hardworking approach focused on improving student achievement and moving forward with innovation.

A gallery for youth art would be nice. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: My daughter’s public education would have been lacking had she not had Q: Explain what you believe to be the the opportunity to learn in an inclusive role of a school trustee. classroom/school. A: A trustee is responsible for leadership, Inclusion, properly supported within the relationships and accountability. classroom, is an important enhancement to It is not their role to manage the day-toevery child’s educational experience. day administration of the district. Studies show that all children learning in A trustee provides leadership in areas an inclusive classroom do better. involving long-term direction, such Q: Should class size and compoas strategic planning, budget develsition be part of legislation or part opment and final approval, recomof the bargaining process between mendations and stewardship. the BCTF and government? Building, enhancing and, at A: I believe every employee has the times, healing relationships with right to negotiate their working conemployee groups, employees, studitions. The difficulty is provincially MEGHAN dents, parents and the community dictated ratios in one collective agreeWADE are a trustee’s responsibility. ment do not provide for consideration A trustee is accountable to the of the other union(s) operating in the public for the district’s financial stability, same environment or the uniqueness in a statutory compliance and student achievedistrict, school and classroom. ment. It is not flexible in the face of dealing Q: What would you like to see succeed with actual student situations. the elementary school in the Stuart Wood In addition, our schools are the working building downtown? environment of two unions and one profesA: A community centre offering learnsional association, plus the learning enviing opportunities, social groups a gathering ronment of our students. space, plus youth and family recreation. We need to find a method(s) that Possibilities are early-childhood edurespects all these local realities when negocation programs, a TRU satellite learning tiating class size and composition standards office, and youth and senior recreation that work for our employees, our students space. and our parents.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE: CHRISTINE WATSON GERALD WATSON On my candidacy: I am your advocate for our children’s future.

be part of legislation or part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and government? A: The current system is not working, as we can see from the years of conflict. I would encourage a solution that would limit the disruption on school children. Having a dispute that potentially harms public education should be avoided at all costs.

Q: Explain what you believe to be the role of a school trustee. A: The school trustee has several roles. The primary role is to be an advocate for students to receive the best education we can provide. As a representative of the entire community, the trustee works as part of the school-board team in determining goals. This includes being the necessary decision maker while instilling confidence in the community that the school board is meeting their set goals. CHRISTINE Q: What would you like to see WATSON succeed the elementary school in the Stuart Wood building downtown? A: As it was deemed no longer appropriate for school use, I hope the city opts to use it as either a community space or venue that supports local businesses. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: All children deserve the right to the best possible education. For the most enabling environment, individual student’s needs should be collectively determined by the teacher, parent and supplementary-aid services. Q: Should class size and composition

On my candidacy: Our students deserve the same quality public education I enjoyed while growing up in Kamloops. My public education gave me the tools I needed to become a contributing member of our community.

and varied place and it is their civic duty to learn tolerance and embrace that variety. Q: Should class size and composition be part of legislation or part of the bargaining process between the BCTF and government? A: The unique history of the B.C. governQ: Explain what you believe to be the role ment and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation aside, of a school trustee. it could be in either; what has to be avoided A: The board of education is made up are hard caps, which is what was present in the of locally elected trustees and is entrusted old collective-agreement language. with provincial tax dollars ($100 million-plus A hard cap means that, if you have a full annually) to deliver public education to our Grade 2 class in a given school and a new students in accordance with the School Grade 2 student arrives part-way Act and directives from the Ministry of through the year, the school has to be Education. reconfigured or the student can’t attend A trustee’s role is to ensure the that school until next year. board fulfills that trust by ensuring I don’t like that sort of restriction administration use the monies and and think it leads to an inefficient use of resources available to us to deliver education dollars. GERALD the best possible education, lobbying WATSON senior levels of government and promoting public education. Q: What would you like to see succeed the elementary school in the Stuart Wood building downtown? A: a) Drafting/architecture program for TRU; b) Renewed city council chambers; or c) Some sort of public market/business incubator. Q: What is your philosophy on inclusion in the public-education system? A: Public education must be available for all. In an age-appropriate fashion, students should be impressed that the world is a wide

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MEL ROTHENBURGER ‘A Strong Voice for the Region’ • For local government that talks with people • For 10 years of proven experience in local government • For a careful eye on spending • For the peace-and-quiet integrity of neighbourhoods

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TNRD AREA J: ELLIOTT VS. MCGIVERN An administrator at Thompson Rivers University is challenging a veteran incumbent for the right to represent citizens in the TNRD area that encompasses Cherry Creek, Lac Le Jeune and Savona. Ron McGivern is an associate dean of arts at TRU and a sociologist by training who lives in Cherry Creek, part of Area J. “I think the area needs a fresh look at the issues,” he said. “People need a representative where they don’t assume they know what everybody wants — you’ve got to go ask.” McGivern said that need to consult

with voters, something he pledged to do using social media or an Internet website, is a key part of his platform. He provided as an example need for consultation before raising speed limits on the Trans-Canada Highway through Area J, currently represented by Ronaye Elliott. It is the second time McGivern has run against incumbent Elliott, who has represented the area since 2002. Three years ago she handily beat McGivern, picking up 199 votes to his 96. Elliott said McGivern’s criticism stems from the TNRD’s adoption of garbage service in Savona that was once run by the local improvement

district. She said it’s the only time she’s brought in a service without going to the electors through a vote. Elliott said she posts signs about meetings. but they are often torn down. She also said she held public meetings on adoption of the garbage service. “Everyone who came to the meeting was happy about it and wanted to take it over.” Elliott said she is running again because she enjoys the position as electoral director and has unfinished business, including completion of an upgraded park and boat launch at Savona.

TNRD AREA P: STERNIG VS. ROTHENBURGER Former Kamloops mayor Mel Rothenburger is challenging incumbent John Sternig in Area P, which includes the T’kemlups Indian Band, Sun Rivers, Heffley Lake, Pinantan and a section of Pritchard. As mayor, Rothenburger was a TNRD representative for the City of Kamloops for six years, but he has never run as a rural representative. He said he is running out of “general interest.” “I’ve always been interested in the regional level of government based

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on my past experience with it and my continued interest,” he said. Rothenburger, who lives in Black Pines, said issues in Area P include water, fire protection and garbage service. “I’m not running against anyone or anything,” he said. “I’m running on my experience and qualifications.” Sternig, a two-time regional-district director who ran unchallenged three years ago, said the competition will be healthy for democracy.

“People are looking for a representative who wants reasonable taxes,” he said. “If not the lowest, taxes here are the second-lowest of all the areas.” Sternig said the chief concern beyond taxes for the 6,000 or so residents in Area P is water service, including obtaining federal and provincial grants for improvements. In addition to his six years as mayor, Rothenburger is a former school district trustee and board chairman.

In TNRD’S Area L, which lies to the southwest of Kamloops and includes Knutsford, a part of Pritchard Monte Creek, former director John Taylor will take a run at incumbent Ken Gillis. There are three more election race in the rural areas, including in North Thompson, Blue River and Barriere outside the municipal limits. Four areas will see incumbents acclaimed.

X JOHN TAYLOR TNRD DIRECTOR AREA “L”

• Retired as an electrician with Telus after 39 years • Married to Lynne since 1976, three children - Christopher, Cameron, Keri-Lynne and two grandchildren - Gavin & Charlee • Former Cub and Scout leader for 10 years • Lives in the centre of TNRD area “L”, top of Monte Creek Hill (Kamloops-Vernon Highway) for 37 years • Volunteer for Heart & Stroke, past volunteer for St. John Ambulance and Summer Games Authorized by John Taylor, taylor.john49@gmail.com

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