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Boogie the Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary Motivated by the concept that “movement equals change”, Jo Berry, founder and facilitator of Run Club and Boogie the Bridge, believes there is a “philosophy around what creates happiness. It is wholly connected to emotional, mental, and spiritual health, and our job is to discover the key that unlocks happiness.” For Jo, running is the catalyst for her personal wellbeing. She encourages others to embrace the movement, whether it’s running, walking or whatever exercise inspires the individual. “Watching people grow and change through Run Club is amazing. I love Kamloops, and I’m thrilled to see people shift their perceptions on health and personal growth.” April 30 commemorates the 20th Anniversary of Boogie the Bridge. Considered Kamloops largest running and fitness event, over two decades they’ve had over 2,600 participants and raised over 1 million dollars. The non-profit organization established the Boogie the Bridge Cultural Fund (BBCF), which was created in 2005 to help foster creative growth for local children and youth. Leading up to the 20th Anniversary Boogie festivities, the Boogie Race Expo takes place at

McArthur Island Sports Center on April 28. Check out the vendors, and register for Boogie the Bridge if you haven’t already.

The Boogie Chalking and Tailgate Party takes place on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henry Grube Education Centre Library on 245 Kitchener Crescent. Grab some chalk and get in on the action, and write out some words of encouragement along the route! The day will conclude with a tailgate BBQ and refreshments

along Schubert Drive. Ultimately, Jo’s commitment to sharing her tips for health and happiness is one of her own keys of

exchange recipes for contentment and inner peace. Likeminded participants and teachers share coping mechanisms, identify triggers and discover solutions. Jo describes the environment as a “welcoming community with an extreme passion for healthy living.” Ultimately, like any goal, there is work involved. “It takes time and commitment to the practice. We’ve got to hustle for our happiness; we have to make it happen for ourselves.” Jo’s passion for physical and mental wellness is truly infectious. “The stigma around mental health is slowly coming down. Mental health will ebb and flow. I like to think of mental health in running terms. It’s a process; you fall, you get up, you keep going.” For those interested in participatc o n - ing for Boogie the Bridge, online tentment. Registrations will close at noon on “We all benefit Thursday, April 27, 2017. Check from community health; out the website for more informawe all thrive on service above self.” tion on boogiethebridge.com While we might know the ingreFor more details about other Run dients for happiness, we might Club initiatives and events please not have the recipe with the exact refer to the website, http://www. measurements. If there is a science thehappynessproject.ca/ to happiness, Jo’s latest initiative Alicia Ashcroft, Freelance The Happyness Centre offers a soul food cookbook of possibilities Jo Berry with Uncle Chris the Clown and opportunities; it is a space to and some Boogie Buddies

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Hundreds gathered at the newly restored Battle Street Cenotaph on Sunday, April 9, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Vimy is highly recognized as the event that galvanized Canada as a nation. Almost 3,600 soldiers’ lives were taken and thousands more were injured in the largely Canadian-led allied battle that is recognized as a vital turning point of the First World War. Included in the cenotaph restoration was the relaunch of the clock, which is now purported to be the only functioning cenotaph clock in Canada.

North Shore Business Association excited about new high tech development tax exemption The North Shore Business Community is celebrating the changes to the North Shore Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw passed at the April 4th, Kamloops City Council public hearing. “These amendments are good, solid public tax policy and will greatly aid in the re-development, densification, and beautification of the areas designated.” said NSBIA Executive Director Steven Puhallo, “By including

High Tech into the amendment while still creating an excit- fostering growth and investthe City is also recognizing the ing environment for traditional ment in the high tech sectors, incredible growth and innova- investment to take place.” these changes also continue to tion coming from the Kamloops The new amendments to recognize and encourage existInnovation Centre. Having a the existing North Shore ing properties to improve and tech incubator of that caliber is Revitalization Tax Exemption upgrade their public storefronts.” a real economic game changer. Bylaw will also bring equity “Tax policy may not be the It’s an incredible resource and between the North Shore bylaw ‘coolest’ part of public polprogram.” and the one for Downtown icy,” continued Puhallo “But “These changes make it easier Kamloops. “We’ve been ask- it is economically intelligent for future tech companies to ing for tax exemption equity for changes like this that can develop, take root, and grow. It some time between our two core positively change the face of encourages existing develop- business areas.” said Puhallo. our business community and ment to beautify and upgrade; “Beyond new developments and neighbourhoods.”

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Kalen Gaetz of Mr. Rooter and Tyler Gould of Mr. Electric, accompanied by their respective mascots, were on hand this past weekend at the 2017 Spring Kamloops Home Show.

Chimera Theatre holding auditions for Knights of the Sun: Medieval Tournament Theatre Auditions will be held April 23rd, 2017 with callbacks on April 24th, 2017. Chimera will be looking for exciting performers who have experience or are comfortable learning stage combat and swordplay. Successful applicants will be asked to prepare two contrasting, contemporary monologues totaling no more than five minutes together. This year, Chimera Theatre will be holding joint general auditions with Project X Theatre (X FEST 2017) and Kamloops Arts Council (The Rivertown Players) again! Full details to come soon. Actors interested in any of the productions are asked to submit their current headshot and resume to melissa@projectxtheatre.ca by 5:00pm on April 15th, 2017. Please specify which production(s) you are submitting for. Full details can be found on the Chimera Theatre website: www.chimeratheatre.com/postings

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ACT Adventures, in partnership with Chimera Theatre, is pleased to introduce two new guided interpretive walking tour experiences in Downtown Kamloops – “Arts & Culture Walking Tour” and “Historical Wine & Ale Tour.” These tours will highlight key cultural, historical and flavorful locations throughout the downtown core. “ACT Adventures has been providing interpretive adventures for years, predominantly in the form of back country camping and guided snowshoeing tours, and the idea to bring a similar interpretive experience to Kamloops’ downtown was a perfect fit.” notes Rob Lemire, partner at ACT Adventures. The tours will operate April through October, coinciding with Kamloops’ peak visiPopular KYSA Staff Coach Charlie Nigro will be one of several instructors involved in tor season. The tour routes are easy to walk and are apthe delivery of many KYSA player development programs. propriate for those seeking a deeper connection with Kamloops and its stories. The partnership with Chimera Theatre will deliver authentic, theatrical improvisation recounting Kamloops’ history and its notable characters Players in the U5 to U13 Excellence umbrella. It’s is them up between 4:00pm to create lasting memories age groups who are look- a fun and supportive envi- and 4:30pm. for visitors. ing to polish their skills in ronment that will empower Parents can register “Making personal conneca professionally coached each player to further their their children for both tions during travel is a priorenvironment are invited to love for soccer and gain the Spring Development ity for many. The new tours register for the Kamloops greater confidence in their Academy and the Pro-D will do just that – connect Youth Soccer Association’s abilities. Participants are Day Camp on-line at www. visitors to what we, as locals, Spring Development grouped based on age, abil- kysa.net or by contact- love most about Kamloops. Academy. ity, and friendships. ing the KYSA office on And, of course, deliver the experience in a fun and memAcademy sessions (8 in As well, the next KYSA McArthur Island. total) take place Friday Pro-D Day Soccer Camp For more information orable way,” adds Lemire. The “Locals 2 for 1 Tour” nights from 5:00pm to is scheduled for Monday, please contact the KYSA launches on Friday, April 6:15pm and begin April April 24th at McArthur office at 250-376-2750 or 14th at 5pm and 6pm. Regular 21st. The Academy Island Field #2. The by email at kysatd@telus. tours officially kick off for the runs through to June 16 KYSA’s Pro-D Day Soccer net season on April 18th until (excluding May 19th). Camps are open to boys KYSA’s official coach mid-October. Tours can be All sessions are held on and girls from U5 to U12 and player develop- booked online at www.actadMcArthur Island. and run from 9:00am to ment partner, Hansport, ventures.ca/kamloops. The Skill Development 4:00pm. Parents can drop is sponsoring The Skill For more information about Academy falls under their children at the Dome Development Academy ACT Adventures, visit www. the KYSA’s Centre of starting at 8:30am and pick and Pro-D Day Camps. actadventures.ca.

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March Madness and the post-cinematic slog Freudian Slips Film Festival recap time! No time unfold, watching characters develop. like the present, am I right? Why yes, Love blossoming, bonds breaking. thank you for noticing, it is April, There were reunions and departures, and the film festival closed March… sacrifices and losses, successes and 11th. Seriously though. What hapvictories; all the things that lift us up pened to the other half of March? Is and tear us down. Some films were this what everyone means by March based on true stories, and while othMadness? Talk about a time warp. ers were works of fiction, the tales It’s like I came home that Saturday still tend to hold a mirror up to our night, kicked off my shoes, took a faces. What a privilege to be a part jump to the left, step to the right, and of that shared experience; to grateful then suddenly it’s April Fools Day. PERFECTLY and ashamed for the human condiWhat is this, a joke? tion in its entirety. All that empathy, FABULOUS After a time of tremendous busycommunity, catharsis and buttery Alicia Ashcroft ness, all I wanted to do was be at popcorn...what else in life does anyhome. I’d leave for work each day one need? and take one last look at my dog laid on the couch Over ten days, I caught 15 movies. I ugly cried all tangled in a blanket. “I WILL COME BACK four times, napped three times, abandoned one TO YOU”, I’d say, like some sweaty action hero movie and--more times than I could count-before hopping into a helicopter. laughed until nearly crying and vice versa. I lost Event exhaustion is a real thing, although all sleep, danced, drank wine. I wore sequins, high things considered, it’s a rather glamorous ail- heels and red lipstick. Each night I’d nestle in my ment. As per usual it was a whirlwind of wine, standard seat with my Frida Kahlo bag filled with films, cheese and conversation. On average, there blankets, tissues, and other goodies and necessiare so many plays, concerts, parties and shows ties. Each night I’d feel like all was well with the happening each week that you’re hard pressed to world. catch everything. But, as a committed audience Once the last film credits had rolled, I got a member and arts supporter, I do tend to exhaust little lump in my throat. It was partly related to myself. Following the KFF, I experienced a legiti- 20th Century Women, but as always, it’s that end mate post-cinematic slog that stretched out over of an era feeling, the closing of another festival three weeks. I remember the events fondly, but year. There’s so much time spent preparing for it, my entire being was so drained to express those and suddenly it’s just like popcorn and discarded recollections with any wit or clarity. ticket stubs on the floor. Perhaps for other KFF participants, the thrills of Then, of course, is the party, so you just shirk off those ten days are long gone. Just dim memories of your sentimentally for the moment. Chatting all dark theatres. Or maybe they found a film or two things films, events, and special guests with other or ten that was like a finding long-time friend or a partygoers, gin and red carpet photos and shakcinematic soul mate. Running the gamut of emo- ing it like a Polaroid picture on the dance floor. tion. Feeling all the feels. Welcome to my happy What a way to celebrate another season with all place. Losing yourself in a story and finding your the fabulous film festival folk that helped make way back by the film’s end. Witnessing stories such a magical time happen.

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The Lyre Theatre is the newest up and coming theatre in Kamloops and they are excited to present their debut show Allen’s Nine Murders; a dark comedy tackling the subject of depression and mental health. A quick synopsis of the show: “Annoying someone over the phone isn’t as bad as, say, committing a murder, but it is a little bad - and little things add up fast. Allen a telemarketer sets out to make up for all the evil he’s put into the world.” Lyre Theatre has a cast of talented and local actors who are either TRU students or TRU alumni. All shows will be at The Stage House, located at 422 Tranquille Road. Tickets for the show go on sale April 15th through Brown Paper Bag Tickets (brownpaperb-

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As the weather warms, people across Interior Health will be spending more time outdoors in tall grass or wooded areas and this means an increased chance of getting tick bites. Ticks are small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors, are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites. Ticks are common across Interior Health. The most common tick species in our region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which is not known to carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare. In addition, some ticks also have toxins that can cause tick paralysis, a condition resulting in temporary muscle weakness and paralysis until the tick is removed. Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease. The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus or Ixodes angustus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in some areas within Interior Health. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull’s eye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite. If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Use needle-nose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin and pull the tick straight out without squeezing. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. Try to save the tick in a sealed container with a cotton ball soaked in a bit of water and record the date of the bite. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic. All tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in

the skin. Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, it is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses. Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. Anyone who experiences a bulls-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible. If you saved the tick, bring it with you to your medical appointment. Ticks that are still alive can be tested for Lyme disease. Additional precautions people can take to prevent illnesses from tick bites include: walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas; covering up by wearing a hat, long sleeves, and pants; wearing lightcoloured clothing to help spot ticks easily; tucking pant legs into socks or boots; applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin; checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live - ask someone to help check hard to reach areas; having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live and regularly checking household pets for ticks. To reduce ticks from entering your home and yard, try these steps: keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds; keep a buffer area such as woodchip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded areas or stone walls (any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas); trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard; keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house and widen and maintain trails on your property. More information is available at: Ticks and Lyme Disease – Interior Health: https:// www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/ CommunicableDiseaseControl/Pages/ Ticks.aspx or at the HealthLinkBC BC file: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ healthfiles/hfile01.stm as well as Tick Talk – BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/a-z/_l/ LymeDisease/ticktalk/ticktalkvideos/ TickTalkVideoEnglish.htm

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Waste Not Want Not, a Waste Diversification Project on Earth Day, April 22 Aberdeen Mall has been encouraging waste reduction and energy conservation amongst its retailers and service providers for a number of years. The group has taken steps to educate employees and owners on how to divert waste within the Centre through metal, wood, mixed use recycling and more. Customers have also been encouraged to do their part by sorting waste, paper and bottles/cans throughout the Centre. In 2016, Aberdeen Mall in partnership with the 20VIC group of companies, launched ACT (Always Consider Tomorrow); a green initiative to collectively reduce, divert or convert waste and to heighten community awareness. “Last fall our electronic waste event collected over 2500lbs in e-waste that we diverted from the landfill in our 4 hour event and over 1200lbs in clothing” said Brynn Gise, Aberdeen Mall’s Marketing and Specialty Leasing Director. “E-waste items collected were accepted by Best Buy who shipped the material to Vancouver for proper disposal of the products and clothing was accepted by Big Brothers Big Sisters.” This upcoming Earth Day, Saturday April 22, Aberdeen Mall encourages the Community to clean out their closets and recycle a variety of projects in an effort to divert unwanted waste from our landfill. Items accepted during the collection event include a number of electronic waste products (TVs, CPUs, laptops, cell phones, keyboards, DVD/CD players, printers), gift cards, gently used clothing plus old bras, nightwear and robes will be accepted, and where possible will be donated back into

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