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Interior Health board gains eminent community leader
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Jo Berry (left) receives a donation of $3,199.00 for Boogie the Bridge from Rocky Hunter and his team at Dominos Pizza in addition to their generous 2016 sponsorship.
Well-known community leader John O’Fee of Kamloops has been appointed to Interior Health’s board of directors. “John has demonstrated over the years that he has the strategic vision and dedication to help support the work of the board,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “We welcome him and look forward to the input he provides to guide the Interior’s health system into the future.” John O’Fee is a lawyer and faculty member at TRU, where he teaches in the School of Business and Economics and the School of Law. “For years, John O’Fee has served his community with extraordinary dedication and integrity,” said Interior Health Board chair Erwin Malzer. John has served Kamloops and the region as a school trustee and board chair, city councilor, regional district director and chair of the Thompson Nicola Hospital District. He currently serves on the Health Professions Review Board and recently left his role as a director of the finance and audit committee of the Provincial Health Services Authority to join the board of Interior Health. John has earned recognition for his community and charitable work with a Distinguished Alumni award from TRU, a BC Community Achievement Award and most recently an appointment to Queen’s Counsel in 2015. Based on his skills and expertise John will be joining the board’s Finance and Audit and Strategic Priorities Committees. “I am excited about this opportunity to learn more about health care and influence a system that plays such a vital role in each of our lives,” said John O’Fee.
Community input needed for new Transportation Master Plan The City of Kamloops wants residents to help steer Kamloops down the road to sustainability by providing input into the City’s Transportation Master Plan. A Stakeholder Advisory Group, representing Kamloops community members, businesses and agencies, has been advising on the Transportation Master Planning process since it began in March. Broad public participation is being planned for this summer and fall. During August, public engagement will focus on identifying transportation challenges and possibilities for various modes of transportation, including driving, walking, cycling and transit. There are a number of ways for residents to participate: A community survey on the City’s website will be open until August 22 to gather broad community input. Visit www.kamloops.ca for more information and to take the survey. Also, visit the City’s booths at: Farmers Market at Victoria Street on Wednesday, August 3 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm; Hot Nite in the City (Victoria St. by Hotel 540) on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00
am to 5:00 pm; Farmers Market at St. Paul Street on Saturday, August 13 from 8:00 am to noon. “Public and stakeholder input is essential to make sure the final Transportation Master Plan reflects the needs and desires of the community,” says City Engineering Manager Deven Matkowski. The City’s original TravelSmart Plan, which was completed in 1999, was the City’s last major transportation planning exercise. The Sustainable Kamloops Plan developed in 2010 and the current update of the Official Community Plan (KAMPLAN) are defining a new vision for a sustainable Kamloops. An updated Transportation Master Plan will integrate and connect these planning initiatives. The Transportation Master Plan will equip Kamloops to effectively plan for growth while shifting to more sustainable transportation. Over the next 2 decades, Kamloops population is expected to grow an average of 1.6 percent per year from a population of 86,000 today to 120,000 by 2035. At the same time, the City’s sustainability targets require significant reduction in
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to be considered a sustainable community. “The Transportation Master Plan will help us to identify how we can optimize the use of transit, walking and cycling,” says Matkowski. “Increasing sustainable modes of transportation will help us to meet our sustainability targets. We know from other Cities’ experiences, that this creates a greater sense of community and ultimately improves quality of life for residents.” Driving personal vehicles is the
most common form of transportation for residents traveling to work in Kamloops today - representing 79 percent of trips. The Transportation Master plan will help Kamloops to maintain a functional and efficient transportation network that considers all modes of travel and effectively moves people, goods and services. For more information on the Transportation Master Plan, to find out about opportunities to participate and to access the online survey, visit www.kamloops.ca.
Pregnancy Care Centre lends a helping hand – continued from front fathers between 13 to 25 who want to become good fathers and role models for their children. No matter what you choose for yourself in regards to an unplanned pregnancy—the Pregnancy Care Centre can be counted on as a safe place. They offer birthmother support, pregnancy loss support, post-abortion counselling, ongoing help, community referrals and general advice on ‘sex, dating and relating’. The Pregnancy Care Center is located at 200-535 Tranquille Road. They also offer a 24/7 help line: 250-376-4646. Dale ensures that there is always someone available to listen and to answer questions. Trained peer counsellors are ready at any given moment to “get seekers on the road to answers and practical help”. For more program and volunteer information, refer to mypregnancychoices.ca. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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A slice of Jamaican paradise
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ECHO ASKS Opinions of the people who matter – you.
What is your favourite Kamloops event or activity?
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Brook James is one of the friendly faces at Jam Can Café located at 102-1157 12th street. As soon as you walk in you feel like you could be in Jamaica with décor, music and of course the food. They have also opened a second location at 1210 Summit Drive.
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City completes water demand model and soil analysis
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Summer splashing
The City of Kamloops, in partnership with the Kamloops Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Community Futures Thompson Country, has recently completed a water demand modeling exercise for the City’s agricultural land base. This project is funded in part by the City of Kamloops, Community Futures Thompson Country, Yellowhead Community Services, as well as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the BC Ministry of Agriculture through federal-provincial programs delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC. The Brock Pool was the place to The water demand model be when summer finally decided is a water management-planto show up this past weekend. ning tool that calculates current and future agricultural water demands for areas within the Agricultural Land lower precipitation during reduce water use by convert- cent higher than what was Reserve (ALR) and areas summer months in the future. ing irrigation systems to a experienced in 2003 (a hot, Currently there are 12,816 higher efficiency for some dry year). zoned for agriculture within hectares of land within the crops. In addition, using betThe soils mapping and the City. ter management such as irri- full report from the analysis Some of the findings are: ALR in Kamloops. The total irrigated acre- gation scheduling techniques are available on the City’s Climate change scenarios website at www.kamloops. developed by the University age in Kamloops is 1,265 will also reduce water use. Three climate change mod- ca/environment/Agricultureof British Columbia and the hectares, with 70 per cent Summerland Research and supplied by licensed surface els were used in the report. WaterDemandModelling. Development Centre predict water sources, and 30 per Results show that in an shtml, allowing local farmers an increase in agricultural cent irrigated with ground- extreme climate scenario, it and the general public access is possible to have an annual to detailed water demand water demand due to warm- water. There is an opportunity to water demand that is 18 per and soils information. er and longer summers and
RCMP want bicyclists to protect their ride Bicycle theft is an opportunistic crime. Some of the reasons for this are explained by the acronym CRAVED, which outlines why bicycles are attractive targets for theft. Bicycles are the following: Concealable – Most thieves’ will look inconspicuous riding away on a stolen bike, which makes the crime of stealing concealable. Removable – If poorly locked, bicycles are easy to take and ride away. Available – Increased bike ownership and use provides more opportunities for theft and a greater
demand for bicycles and replacement parts. Valuable – Bicycles are not cheap. While the average cost of a mountain bike ranges from $300 to $400, some bikes valued at over $5000 have been stolen in the Kamloops area. Enjoyable – Many thieves steal a bike simply because they want one or they need a mode of transportation. Disposable – Thieves can easily sell stolen bikes, either ‘whole’ or ‘piecemeal’ to a fence or through other outlets such as online sale sites.
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• Choose the right lock! • Always lock your bike to a solid obje ct that it cannot be lifted over. • Lock your bike in a well-lit area with high foot traffic. • Make sure what you lock to cannot be cut. • Lock according to value – frame first, then back wheel and finally front wheel. • Get the tightest fit possible. • Record the bike serial number so if the police find it, they can return it • Register your bike on Garage 529 app program is up and running in Kamloop! The everyone is invited to go on line them s and purchase a shield and register thei selves, r bikes themselves.
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Baby bangs and the homegrown buzz cut Counter tops
I don’t experiment much with my hair. It’s this. “This must happen all the time,” I say brown with lashes of wiry gray goodness smiling. “Sure, it does” the hairdresser says, and goes in about five hairstyles. All basic. frowning slightly as she negotiates with Whatever I can achieve with an elastic, a the variations of my hair length. “Usually, fistful of bobby pins, some mousse and a when it does, it just happens to children.” dream. Top knot, sloppy top knot, ponytail, Growing up, going to the salon bi-yearly braids variation (simple), and just hanging was absolute bliss. The greatest luxury. there, doing its thing, hoping for the best. Magazines to flip through, a cool drink When I’m feeling particular devil-may-care, and someone to wash and style your hair. PERFECTLY I have been known to throw a little variety I would always request the ballerina buns FABULOUS at the length of my bangs, rock a shorter and then just evoke elegance all over the Alicia Ashcroft fringe. Blame it on Bettie Page, I think it’s playground. Then night came; sleeping face just about the cutest look ever and after a down in a pillow is not ideal and so the bun recent YouTube Beyoncé binge, I was so enthralled comes down, never to be replicated as expertly as the with her variation of the Bettie Page baby bangs that when the stylist did it. Which is, frankly, the story of I really had to hop back on that hair train. When I my life. Following that electric current of a “new you”, went for a recent fringe trim, I was like: let’s make it rapidly fizzles after washing it once, and that fresh this a party! Leaving the salon, basking in my super look becomes an abandoned New Year’s resolution – a cuteness, I glance in the rear view mirror and catch a fuzzy mass of disappointing potential. solid glimpse of the two frown lines between my eyeDrunk off the stupidity of youth and pop culture brows, naked and exposed for the world to see. That iconography, I’ve done some pretty ridiculous things and the gray hairs intermixed in the bangs does seem to my hair (dying it blonde and cutting it all off to like Mother Nature’s way of saying. “Okay, sister, just name a few). You can dye your hair and then fix it who are you kidding?” quickly, but realizing that you look nothing like DoloMy classic bangs with a bob look was sustained res O’Riordan from The Cranberries and do not have over elementary school and junior high (several ver- the bone structure to uphold such a look is a fate worse sions that ranged from shoulder length to chin) - it had than death (#firstworldproblems). But bangs, it’s pretty grown long but my mother, used to three sons and a much my signature look, and all the favourites of my husband who had all grown accustomed to the clas- youth rocked them. Audrey Hepburn for one; Courtsic homegrown buzz cut via the electric razor on the ney Love with those baby doll dresses and little plastic porch. She trimmed my hair occasionally, once failing barrettes. Chrissie Hynde from the Pretenders or Kim to master a consistent length on both sides of my head Gordon from Sonic Youth and their long eye-gazing and hauling me over to the neighbours, a small gnarled bangs. How do you even legally drive with those German man named Shorty and his wife Chickie, a bad boys draped over your eyes like a heavy curtain? sassy hairdresser who was happy to repair my moth- When Pulp Fiction came out, thirteen-year-old me er’s blunder. DIY haircuts are not my strong suit. A few was perfectly dazzled by Uma Thurman on the poster. years ago, I drank a little red wine with a girlfriend and Watching that movie recently; I was like—that haircut let her trim my hair, and frankly I wished Chickie still is still amazing. Still, I know better than to copy some lived next door. Instead, I had to leave work to run off movie star blindly, I wouldn’t go that short as it would to First Choice Hair Cutters and had to claim that I deter from my five signature looks and every single had been abducted by aliens and woke up looking like one of them is a real classic.
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Kamloops woman set for life It’s safe to say Melody Manuel’s husband knocked her birthday out of the park by gifting her a winning Set for Life ticket! “I was shocked when I saw I won,” exclaimed Melody. “There was a real sense of excitement, and it’s definitely one of the best birthday presents ever!” Melody will receive an annuity prize of $1,000 a week for the next 25 years and the Kamloops resident is looking forward to living a more carefree lifestyle with her winnings. “It’s good knowing there’s always going to be steady income coming in,” smiled Melody. “It ultimately means I can enjoy life more.” It also means Melody can pay off
some debt and go on a shopping spree. “I still have to prioritize what to buy first,” laughed Melody. “My dream list includes: a house, maybe a new vehicle, and a nice vacation!” The winning Set for Life 15th Anniversary ticket was purchased at Paul Lake Husky. Did you know that gaming revenue is
used to enhance local hiking trails? The City of Kamloops uses a portion of its share of provincial gaming revenue generated at Lake City Casino Kamloops and Chances Kamloops to maintain and improve the popular Kamloops River Trail. For more information visit GameSense.ca.
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Transportation Master Plan Community Engagement Gears Up! Let’s Talk about WHAT MOVES YOU when it comes to the future of transportation in Kamloops. The Transportation Master Plan will equip Kamloops to effectively plan for growth while shifting to more sustainable transportation. Over the next 2 decades, Kamloops population is expected to grow an average of 1.6 percent per year -- from a population of 86,000 today to 120,000 by 2035. The Transportation Master Plan is about: • Roads • Sidewalks • Safety • Bike lanes • Crosswalks • Accessibility • Whatever you envision!
• Traffic signals and stop signs • Multi-use paths • Transit
• Trails • How you move • Moving Goods & services
The City wants your input! Three great ways to participate: 1. Take the Survey: Visit www.kamloops.ca and click on Let’s Talk Transportation Master Plan 2. Attend an upcoming event: • Victoria St. Farmers Market ~ Wednesday, August 3, 8 am to 2 pm • Hot Nite in the City ~ Saturday, August 6 (Victoria St. by Hotel 540), 10 am to 5 pm • St. Paul Farmers Market ~ Saturday, August 13, 8 am to noon 3. Stay connected: • Provide your email on the survey or at the events to receive updates and further opportunities to participate.
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Chamber recognizes Province’s PTT shift The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce was pleased to see the provincial government’s move on the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) for foreign buyers recently and acknowledges that more work needs to be done. In 2014, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce submitted a written position to the provincial government on the need to charge a higher PTT to foreign buyers than to domestic buyers. The position paper contained three recommendations for the provincial government: 1. Amend the current PTT Act to provide for a new Primary Residence Grant; 2. Continue to increase the threshold for the First Time Home Buyers exemption; and 3. Introduce a new Property Transfer Tax rate of a minimum of two per cent of the property purchase price for all property in BC bought by nonresidents of Canada or corporations controlled by non-residents. While this week’s move increased the PTT rate for foreign buyers, the
Kamloops Chamber acknowledges that there are more adjustments needed to accomplish a more userfriendly PTT. More importantly, the chamber feels there should be no PTT, but understands the need for the province to balance the budget. The chamber’s recommendation would be, in addition to the new 15 per cent tax in Vancouver, to implement a flat two per cent PTT across BC for all foreign property purchasers and reduce the tax for domestic buyers to a simple one per cent on the entire purchase price. To view the entire paper, visit: www.kamloopschamber.ca/uploa ds/4/1/3/7/41370989/2016.10.06_ property_transfer_tax_reform.pdf Ryan Scorgie, president of the Board of Directors said, “The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the provincial government’s first steps in reforming the PTT. We look forward to working with them further to make this tax more user-friendly.”
Road trip stop
Cam Watson, along with a couple of friends, has been on a road trip travelling through the Rockies and ending up in Kamloops before heading back to Victoria. They said they were just doing random things and decided to hit some golf balls at Mount Paul Golf Course.
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Homelessness partnering strategy receives funding increase The Government of Canada announced The HomeFree Collective, a group comthat Budget 2016 will invest an additional prised of representatives of non-profit $111.8 million into addressing homeless- housing providers, social service agencies, ness, through the Homelessness Partnering landlords, property management compaStrategy over two years starting in 2016/17. nies, persons with a lived experience of The additional investment will provide com- homelessness, urban Aboriginal commumunities across Canada, including Kamloops, nity, foundations and individual funders, with the flexibility and support they need to university professors, community leaders, help prevent and reduce homelessness. concerned citizens, and political represenThe Homelessness Partnering Strategy tatives, will be consulted in the upcoming funding available to the City of Kamloops months to review the Community Plan through the Designated Communities which serves as the guiding document for funding stream will be increased by investing the Homelessness Partnering $179,781 annually for 2016/17 and Strategy funds. 2017/18. Funding allocation to the City The HomeFree Funding Task Force, through the Aboriginal Homelessness formed by members of the Collective, funding stream will also be increased by will establish the process for issuing and $134,439 annually for the same years. responding to a Call for Proposals for
The prescription Because of an ear infection, Little Johnny had to go to the pediatrician. The doctor directed his comments and questions to Little Johnny in a professional manner. When he asked Little Johnny, “Is there anything you are allergic to?” Little Johnny nodded and whispered in his ear. Smiling, the pediatrician wrote out a prescription and handed it to Little Johnny’s mother. She tucked it into her purse without looking at it. As the pharmacist filled the order, he remarked on the unusual fooddrug interaction Little Johnny must have. Little Johnny’s mother looked puzzled until he showed her the label on the bottle. As per the d o c t o r ’s instructions, it read, “Do not take with broccoli.”
Picking up clothes Weary of constantly picking clothes up from the floor of her son’s room, a mother finally laid down the law. Each item of clothing she had to pick up would cost her son 25 cents. By the end of the week, he owed her $1.50. She received the money promptly, along with a 50-cent tip and a note that read: “Thanks, Mom. Keep up the good work!”
organizations interested in applying for the additional funding. “Every segment of our society must be treated with dignity and respect and be given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. The face of homelessness is changing and we have to adapt to provide the adequate support to communities to build capacity to help homeless population’s lead valuable lives. That is why, through Budget 2016, we are increasing funding to meet the needs of communities across the country, including Kamloops, to prevent and reduce homelessness and to explore innovative ways to address specific homeless populations,” said The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
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Harry Potter fun, Eagle Rider Poker Run and more! ■■ Big Little Science Centre Week of Aug. 2 to 6: Light and Colour Show at 11am and 1:30pm. The beautiful and enlightening Light and Colour Show is an interactive, fun show that helps you find some rainbows in your life. Exploration Room is open 10am to 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org. ■■North Kamloops Library Children’s Programs: Aug. 3W.O.W Harry Potter Fun from 2 to 4pm; Aug. 4- Parent-Child Mother Goose from 10:15 to 11:15am; Aug. 5- Family Storytime from 10:30 to 11am; Aug. 8- Tiny Tunes from 10:30 to 11am; Family Fun Hot Wheels from 10am to 12pm.. FMI call 250-554-1124. ■■Music in McDonald ParkAug. 5- Brent Cook, Contemporary/Light Rock. Schedule subject to change. ■■ Chances - Aug. 5- Margit Sky Project, Aug. 6- Anneda. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Wine, Women and Wrenches Class on Aug. 10 from 7 to 8:30pm at Kamloops Ford Lincoln, 940 Halston Ave. Learn how to boost a battery, configure Bluetooth, hook up a trailer, change a tire and more! Open event for all women. Space is limited. Registration required by emailing kayla@kamloopsford.ca. ■■ Calling all 1986 Brock Secondary Grads! 30-year reunion for Aug. 12- grads and spouses social and Aug. 13- Grads only dinner and dance. FMI contact Kelly Frame at kframe@telus.net or on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/groups/897054430440358/
mark your calendar - The Margit Sky Project will be playing at Chances Barside Lounge on Friday, August 5 beginning at 7:00 pm. Kick off your weekend with great music from some local favourites!
■■ Corn Roast - Chartwell registration open until Aug. Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, retirement residents will be host- 21. Beginner and experienced Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ ing a corn roast on Aug. 18 from players welcome. League runs from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with 4 to 6pm. Please RSVP by Aug. from Oct. to March. FMI and Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local 10 by calling 250-312-3266. registration forms contact www. charities on Saturday and Sunday kamloopswomenshockey.ca or Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army Limited seating. ■■ Eagle Rider Poker Run on debbiedavid3@hotmail.com. and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Aug. 20 at the Eagles Club, 755 ■■ Donations Wanted of old/ Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455. Tranquille Rd. All street legal damaged bras to be repaired and ■■ Meet An Elder on Thursdays motorcycles 250cc and larger passed on to those in need. FMI from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif can participate. Cars are wel- call Grace at 250-554-1065. Otipemisiwak Family and Comcome. The day starts with com- ■■ Society for Creative Anach- munity Services, 707 Tranquille plimentary breakfast. Last bike ronism - Shire of Ramsgaard Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free. out at 10am and ends at 4pm at weekly practice/gathering on ■■ Variety and Line Dancing the Eagles Club. FMI contact Mondays at 7pm at Stage House on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI North Shore Community Centre, Dale at 250-371-7712. ■■ Kamloops Women’s Rec- call Raynagh at 250-376-6676. 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee reational Hockey League ■■ Army and Navy Club required. FMI call 250-376-4777.
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