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Feels snow good to help Now that winter and the snow have officially arrived, there is concern for seniors and those with limited mobility. What kinds of resources are available for individuals in need? Enter the Snow Angels Program, the volunteer based snow-removal effort.

Oncore Seniors Outreach Society, Volunteer Kamloops, TRU and the City of Kamloops have come together to create this initiative.

It’s an organization in need of more volunteers; an extra snow angel or two is always welcomed!

Volunteers are needed all over Kamloops. Oncore Services gets requests from as far as Westsyde, Juniper Ridge and Monte Creek.

The Brock and North Shore areas require a higher number of volunteers. After each snowfall, Oncore is flooded with inquiries. It’s a demand that they can hardly keep up with. In order to best serve all people as quickly as possible, it is a matter of the more the merrier.

If your New Year’s resolution City of Kamloops volunteers during the first year of the Snow Angels program in 2012. was to volunteer more, this is an excellent way to give back to the isolating season. This time spent boosted heart rate and a good university students. TRU students, community. Donating your time with your shovel will literally deed all rolled in one. What more grab your friends and load up on is easy and cost-effective. Help make someone’s day better and could you need? To sweeten the pizzas, that covers dinner AND a senior, say hello if you can and easier. deal further, Dominos Pizza has lunch. If you had a freezer, an maybe have a little chat. Winter Clearing all pathways, stairs, kindly offered one pizza per vol- oven and you carefully rationed can especially trying for elderly sidewalks and driveways of snow unteer shift. Double your good pizza after each volunteering stint people, especially when mobility and ice makes for some pretty deed, send the pizza right on over you could have free food right up is limited. It can be a lonely time functional exercise. What a way to the senior you helped! until graduation. and if daily outings are thwarted to work off all those delicious This is a great initiative for This is fourth year with by bad weather, it can be a very Christmas calories! Fresh air, a school-age kids, high-school and - continued on page 2

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Provincial gaming grants give boost to area food programs Four non-profit organizations that support vulnerable people in Kamloops, Barriere and Clearwater are receiving a combined $195,500 from the province’s Community Gaming Grants program.

The organizations receiving grants in Kamloops are the Kamloops Food Bank and Outreach Society: $130,000 for the organization’s food distribution program; and Kamloops Food Policy Council: $22,000 for the Community Food Action Program.

“Supporting vulnerable families is a cornerstone of our government’s commitment to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to share in BC’s prosperity,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “These organizations work hard to ensure everyone who needs it has access to good, nutritious food, especially during the Christmas season.”

“These grants are going to societies that make a difference for our region’s less-fortunate people,” Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “I’m delighted that our government is supporting these organizations, particularly at this time of year when demand is high.”

These grants are awarded under the Human and Social Services category of the Community Gaming Grant program, which allows non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Gaming grants are also awarded in the categories of Public Safety, Sports and Arts and Culture, Parent Advisory Councils and District Parent Advisory Councils and Environment.

Representatives from the Kamloops Food Bank and Outreach Society were presented a cheque for $130,000 from the BC government’s Community Gaming Grants program. (L-R) Kamloops Food Bank board member Fred Legace; Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake; Kamloops Food Bank president Connie Hum; Food Bank executive director Bernadette Siracky; Food Bank vice-president Cindy Bondaroff; and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone.

Every year, the provincial government approves $135 million in gaming grants that benefit more than 5,000 local nonprofit organizations that serve communities

RIH construction continues to shape up Royal Inland Hospital’s (RIH) new Clinical Services Building (CSB) continues to take shape and is on track to open to patients in summer 2016. With exterior work nearly complete, the building is transforming into a modern healthcare facility and parking structure.

On September 25, the pedestrian bridge link was installed, connecting the CSB to the existing hospital and ensuring access for patients to all services within RIH. The roof is also nearing completion – another important milestone, as it will allow design-builder Bird Construction to turn to the interior finishes. You will also notice a change to the Kamloops skyline – in December, the tower crane that has been such an important part of the construction work began to come down. This will allow for the completion of the retail storefront area on Columbia Street.

Work has also begun on readying the Clinical Services Building for patients. Interior Health (IH) has retained Health Care Relocation

(HCR), a well-known hospital relocation company that worked with IH on past projects such as Vernon’s Polson Tower and Kelowna’s Centennial Building as well as the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre. HCR will work with teams from all RIH departments affected by the move, to ensure that people, equipment and building systems are ready to welcome our first patients next summer. The CSB will enhance access to RIH for those who use the hospital’s outpatient services such as IV therapy, neurodiagnostics, community respiratory

throughout British Columbia.

Organizations interested in applying for Community Gaming Grants can find information and applications at gaming.gov.bc.ca/grants/.

therapy and laboratory. The CSB plan, and a funding analysis. Since will also add about 350 new park- Minister Lake’s announcement, ing stalls to the hospital, which contracts for mechanical, electriwill help alleviate some of our cal/IMIT, and architectural team parking challenges. And, there were awarded to WSP Canada will be expanded clinical educa- Inc. (mechanical and electrical/ tion space for the UBC Faculty of IMIT) and to IBI Group Architects Medicine’s medical programs. (architectural). Also, user group On July 10, 2015, Health sessions have begun and geotechMinister Terry Lake announced the nical investigations have been beginning of planning for a patient completed. Interior Health expects care tower, the next phase of rede- to complete the business plan by velopment at RIH. Developing the the end of 2016, at which time it business plan for a new patient care would be submitted to the Ministry tower includes analysis of health of Health for consideration. services needs and delivery options, For more information, visit www. the project’s scope, procurement buildingpatientcare.com.

Grab your shovel and be an Angel this winter – continued from front ments, taking them grocery Oncore Services at the helm shopping, making a daily phone of the Snow Angels program. call or popping over for a visit.

Want to help a senior but can’t Sometimes, someone just needs wield a shovel that well? There a friend. Search www.oncoreare lots of volunteering options seniorssociety.ca/volunteer.htm available and include house- for the volunteer form on the keeping, home repairs, yard Oncore website. work, driving people to appointSeniors or people with lim-

ited mobility looking to register for snow clearing can call the Oncore centre at 250-828-0600.

Volunteers are asked to call Verity at 250-828-0600, extension 208 or by email at programs@ocservices.ca.

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ECHO ASKS Opinions of the people who matter – you.

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions?

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Canada Summer Jobs 2016 accepting applications MP Cathy McLeod has informed Not- of national priorities, including support for: for-profit organizations, public-sector employers who help welcome and settle employers and small businesses with 50 Syrian refugees, as well as Syrian students; or fewer employees looking to hire full- Indigenous people, who are among the fasttime workers for summer 2016 to apply est-growing segments of the Canadian popunow for funding under the Canada Sum- lation; small businesses working to become more innovative, competitive and successful, mer Jobs (CSJ) program.

CSJ creates summer job opportunities in recognition of their key contribution to the and valuable work experience specifically creation of new jobs; and cultural and crefor youth aged 15 to 30 intending to return ative industries looking to create jobs and to to their studies in the next school year. In strengthen our rich Canadian identity.

The application period runs from January Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, the priorities focus on local special events, location 4 to February 26. Approved applicants will and sector priorities, but all eligible appli- be able to hire students as early as May. cants are encouraged to apply.

For further information and to apply, The new government is seeking applica- please visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj tions, which will also complement a number or visit a Service Canada Centre.

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Graham Cope has been re-elected president of the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) for another year.

This will be the ninth consecutive year that Graham has been elected president and the tenth successive year that he has served on the KYSA board.

Graham is a Westsyde resident and father of two children who play youth soccer. His wife, Sandy, is also a player in the Kamloops Women’s Soccer League as well as serving as a coach with the youth association.

Elected vice-president for the coming year is Candace Dodson-Willis.

Candace joined the KYSA board a year ago. She lives in the Dallas area and has a son and a daughter who both play in the KYSA house program. She is also a youth team coach.

The president and vice-president of the KYSA are chosen from within the seven-person board of directors on an annual basis, following the election of officers that takes place at the organization’s annual general meeting, which was held November 26.

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are Colin Guise, Tony Cuzzetto, Ryan Susheski, Chris Wilkinson and Rod Gurnsey.

All of the directors on the KYSA executive are volunteers.

The KYSA registers approximately 3500 players from U5 to U18 each year. The association has a combination of seven full and part-time staff which includes executive director Keith Liddiard, technical director Ciaran McMahon, select program coordinator, Clive Lovett, office administrator Carolyn Birch, office assistant, Donna Marshall, program coordinator and Soccer Dome manager Sarah Johnson and bookkeeper Justine Rinaldi.

The KYSA’s 2016 season will kick-off in mid-April. Anyone wishing to play in the upcoming season can register and pay their fees on-line at kysa.net. Registration can also be completed by visiting the KYSA office on McArthur Island. The office is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday. The registration deadline is February 1 if parents want to avoid a $25 late fee and be guaranteed a place for their child(ren) on a KYSA team.

Kamloops is among 28 BC communities that have been awarded 2016 Age-Friendly Community Planning and Project grants, to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy.

The City of Kamloops will receive $15,000 to engage community members and local organizations in the development of an Inclusive Accessibility Plan. The plan will build on previous work, including the City of Kamloops’ 2010 Age-Friendly Community Plan.

“There is no one-sizefits-all solution for addressing the needs of a community’s seniors,” Health Minister and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “That’s why collaboration between organizations and input from individuals in Kamloops is so important and I’m proud that our government is supporting these initiatives.”

For the 2016 grants, communities were encouraged to consider projects that focus on accessibility, elder abuse prevention, dementia and non-medical home support.

A committee from the UBCM and the provincial government reviewed applications. To date, agefriendly community planning and project grants have funded 268 projects in 142 local governments in all areas of BC, totaling $5.25 million.

To learn more about Age-Friendly B.C. please visit: www.gov.bc.ca/ agefriendly.

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There is a smell of lavender in the air. The conversation flows freely and easily. Relatable and relaxed, Cory explains that the concept behind their work is about redefining our own value; changing how you feel about your own life. More importantly, it’s about lovingly taking charge of your choices and emotions.

Cory speaks about his own life experiences and how his drive for self-fulfillment eventually became his career path. His own need for contentment, to be freed from the shackles of “I’ll be happy when...” became the desire to pass along these lessons to others.

His business partner, Lynn Aylward, recently retired after a thirty-year nursing career to focus on her craft as a counsellor and intuitive body worker.

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Travel numbers continue to rise at Kamloops Airport Kamloops Airport has announced Corporate flights have seen a bit into service in November for the the traveler numbers for the month of a fall off ahead and anticipated coming winter season. These new of November and year-to-date as increase to come in December for sweepers will be added to the relicompared to the same period in the the Christmas season. ability of the airport. This $547,000 previous year with a 4.7 per cent As part of ongoing safety acquisition was funded in part increase in monthly travelers and improvements at the airport, two by the Airport Capital Assistance a 2.9 per cent increase in year to new runway sweepers were put Program through Transport Canada. date travelers.

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Influenza (the flu) can spread quickly so Interior Health is reminding the public that it is not too late to get your flu shot.

Influenza symptoms often include sudden high fever, headache, general body aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, a runny, stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat. In some cases, influenza can lead to more severe illness such as pneumonia and even death.

“The flu shot is the safest and most effective way to prevent influenza,” said Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “Getting a flu shot helps protect you from influenza and it also helps prevent you from spreading it to family, friends, and those who may be more vulnerable to serious complications from influenza.”

The flu shot is still available at pharmacies, physician offices and through local public health centres. To find a flu shot provider near you visit Immunize BC’s Flu Clinic locator (http:// immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu#8/49.246/-123.116).

For a complete list of those at risk and eligible for a free flu shot visit the Interior Health website (https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/Immunization/SeasonalFluCampaign/ Pages/default.aspx).

In addition to getting a flu shot, Dr. Golmohammadi stresses that proper hand washing and covering noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing are also important ways to prevent the spread of influenza and many other infections. He advises that people experiencing influenza symptoms should stay home from work, school and holiday gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading infection to others.

In BC, the majority of influenza cases occur between December to April, with the peak of activity typically occurring in January.

Our roving reporter spotted sweaters, vests and other winter wear, hanging from trees recently on Tranquille Road. The items were left for those who needed something warm to wear.

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Kamloops Adult Learners are Mondays 10:00 am to 1:00 Society (KALS) invites all retir- pm and Thursdays 12:00 to 3:00 ees and adults to register for their pm and KALS new phone numaffordable daytime courses for ber: 236-421-1199; call during Winter 2016. Course information office hours or leave a message and registration can be found at anytime. the KALS website: www.kals.

KALS is a non-profit socica starting January 4, KALS ety committed to increasing course registration session: lifelong learning for adults Thursday, January 7 from 12:00 in the Kamloops/Thompson to 3:00 pm at Northills Mall in area. KALS keeps tuition costs front of the Seniors Information affordable for those on a modCentre; registration contin- est income by using volunteer ues during office hours until instructors, many of who are classes are full, KALS office: TRU professors, and by charglocated at Northills Mall Seniors ing a minimal membership fee of Information Centre; office hours $15 per year.

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First Nations Transparency Act abandoned The Liberal government has abandoned transparency when it comes to financial matters for First Nations, according to Official Opposition Indigenous Affairs Critic Cathy McLeod.

“Today’s decision by Minister Bennett to cease all discretionary compliance measures regarding the First Nations Financial Transparency Act is a step backwards for transparency for all Canadians,” said McLeod. “The government is functionally abandoning the First Nations Transparency Act without repealing it. This is a sad day for those First Nations community members who called for enhanced financial accountability and transparency.”

McLeod said the FNFTA represents real progress in ensuring that First Nations leadership worked in the best interests of their communities and that the Act should remain in place. “The Act ensures community members have access to basic financial information such as audited financial statements, and the salaries and expenses of chief and council. Now with no compliance measures in effect, it’s a safe prediction that the compliance rate will collapse and financial information will again be shrouded in secrecy from community members,” said McLeod.

“Our Conservative Government supported this legislation because it is based on the premise that all Canadians deserve accountability and transparency from their leadership,” said McLeod. “First Nations governments operating under the Indian Act had been the only level of government in Canada that was not obligated to make basic financial information public.”

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A TIME OF GIVING

The Army, Navy and Air Force unit 290 made a donation of presents and cash to a Kamloops family in need.

Here Carol Kay and Norma Knutsvik of the ANAVETs display a portion of the donation. Well done, folks!

McLeod pointed out that withdrawing enforcement of the Act is being done without the benefit of a parliamentary debate. “For all practical purposes, this is a repeal of the Act, being carried out without actually bothering to give Members of Parliament any chance to debate it,” said McLeod.

“It is ironic that a law about transparency is being gutted in such a non-transparent way.”

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As I mark my first anniversary as Interior Health board chair, I’m looking back on the highlights and challenges of 2015. From wildfires that blazed through much of our region, to major investments in surgical care and a change in leadership within our organization, it has been quite a year.

We saw the departure of Dr. Robert Halpenny as president and CEO and in October, we announced his successor, Chris Mazurkewich.

Prior to working with Alberta Health Services, Chris was chief operating officer, Strategic and Corporate Services at Interior Health. It is great to have him back.

With less than a year to go before the opening of the Clinical Services Building in Kamloops, a business plan is under development for a new patient care tower, the next phase of redevelopment at Royal Inland Hospital.

An innovative outreach program is helping patients in the Cariboo access urology care closer to home. Urologists from Royal Inland Hospital now travel to 100 Mile District General Hospital to provide urology services for patients there.

We continue to develop new ways to use telehealth to help patients living outside of major urban centres. For example, a service introduced this year will help families in the Cariboo and Chilcotin region whose babies may have hearing loss, stay closer to home for testing by linking an audiometric technician in Williams Lake with an

audiologist at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Our work to expand access to HIV testing and treatment has led to significant increases in screening for the disease. Since 2013, HIV testing in the region has increased by 50 per cent.

Screening is a critical step in controlling and eventually ending the AIDS epidemic.

Throughout the year I really enjoyed meeting staff, physicians, volunteers and our elected officials. We managed to cover a lot of territory including Barriere, Chase, Clearwater, Kamloops and Salmon Arm. These visits are a priority for myself and the CEO, and over the coming year we will visit other communities in the region.

There is much to celebrate, but we also have much to accomplish. In an effort to decrease demand on hospital and residential services, we are shifting our focus to integrated primary and community care, embracing new approaches that not only benefit our patients but also the healthcare system.

At Interior Health, every person matters and I am extremely proud of the staff, physicians and volunteers who demonstrate this philosophy every day in their dedication to quality health care.

Our current board is exceptionally engaged and, for the first time, has a majority of women serving and chairing half of the board committees. I am confident that the next year will bring plenty of change for the better.

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Happy New Year North Shore! n Chances entertainment Jan. 8 Pauline Kyllonen, Jan. 9 Dave Coalmine. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7pm to 10pm.

1250 Halston Ave. n Kamloops Storm vs Princeton on Jan. 9 at 7pm at McArthur Island Sportsplex. FMI call 250376-0990. n Fun Laughter Friends adult social group events: Early Evening Social Gathering on Jan. 10, Ladies Only Morning on Jan. 12, Meet and Greet Potluck on Jan. 16, Save the Date on Feb. 14. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca. n The Freudian Slips “Battle of the Genders” Improv Comedy on Jan. 16 at 7pm at The Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Tickets available at the door. n Call For Artists! Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed deadline for submissions is Feb. 13. All ages, levels and mediums welcome.

New categories; Established and Emerging. FMI email Lorel at events@kamloopsarts.ca. n Adult Drop-In Badminton at OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. Tues. nights at 7pm. Small dropin fee. Wide range of players. FMI call Robert at 250-579-0193. Badminton will start again on Jan. 12. n The Ukrainian Women’s Association is again taking orders for cabbage rolls and perogies. FMI or to order call Bella STORE SOLDIER - IDA Supply on the North Shore has an exact at 250-376-9680. replica of the Terracotta soldiers discovered in China. Ten years ago n Meet An Elder on Wednes- while travelling, this huge piece was acquired. It was intended for the days from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii backyard but still stands proud in the store.

Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tran- from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun n Variety and Line Dancing quille Rd. RSVP to 250-554- with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Sup- on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at 9486. Free. port local charities on Saturday the North Shore Community n Army and Navy Club and Sunday Meat Draws start- Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Events: Monday Crib at 1:30pm, ing at 3pm. Army and Navy Drop in fee required. FMI call Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. 250-376-4777.

Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ FMI call 250-554-2455. n CSI Activity Center events:

Timeless Touch Keep the memories of your loved one close at heart with an everlasting impression. We will take a fingerprint from your loved one, you select the jewelry or picture frame and we will provide you with a keepsake that you will cherish. Call or come in and see us for a look at our jewelry samples.

Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays- Stichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm. n Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month.

Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. n Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676. n Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250-5788266 or 250-376-1978. n Zumba and Yoga at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Yoga on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Check for times at www.nsccs. webs.com. n Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events - Sunday Nights 7pm to 11pm Karaoke, Tuesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm Pull Tab Draws, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm Horse Races with ‘Big Jim’, Saturday and Sundays 3pm to 5pm Meat Draws. 755 Tranquille Road 250-376-4633. n Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250-376-9629.

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ECHO STARGAZER DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) It’s time to rethink your financial strategy. You’d love to get out and join the gang for some fun but this energy is sticking around so there’s no rush to accept every invitation. Something that didn’t work in the past gets another chance.

DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’re entering a cycle where the office and your public persona will require most of your energy. You’re being seen as an aggressive “go-getter” and the bosses like what they see. More than one opportunity to advance your career will present itself. Don’t get sidetracked when the social invitations come rolling in.

DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) A new way of thinking has expanded your personal philosophies and the bosses love it! A promotion at work is on the horizon so keep busy and get those projects finished on time. A second chance is offered with grace.

DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Joint finances, shared possessions and personal intimacy come under the spotlight. As much as you like to take the lead, you’re beginning a cycle where team efforts will be rewarded. Expect to uncover a secret that comes a little too close for comfort.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) An optimistic philosophy or expansive attitude colours your approach with a fresh vision and paves the way for a new success. Love takes an intimate step towards a relationship you’ve been waiting for. Expect to go an extra mile for someone close.

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Love brings romance right to your door but it’s up to you to make it work. Energy is aggressively flowing into your daily routine including physical health, habits and paperwork. You’re going to be busy so budget time for your romantic adventure.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) An important project takes centre stage and you’re going to do your best to make it succeed.

Rewards are not going to happen overnight but keep working because they will arrive later in the year. Love is waiting at the office.

DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’ve entered in an extended “grounding” cycle where you’ll prepare your home, family and living environment to reflect how you’d really like to be seen. Expect home renovations, a move and squabbles with family. Restrictions in love are temporarily set aside, finally allowing your efforts to be rewarded.

DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) The New Year ushers in a time to work the phones and generate the support you need for a personal project. Be aggressive and don’t take “no” for an answer. This is an extended cycle so expect setbacks but definitely keep going. Love restructures your home.

DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You haven’t been communicating effectively and as a result love has suffered. Although restrictions in communication will continue for the next while, you’re in a cycle where love is waiting on your every word. If you feel like your message wasn’t received recently, try again.

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Mars enters Scorpio giving you a major boost in physical and emotional energy. You’re going to be aggressively pursuing your own goals for the first half of the year so you’ll have the strength and personal commitment to push through setbacks. Love is waiting at the bank.

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Even though you’re shining and stepping into the attraction spotlight, someone is not happy with all of the attention you’re getting. Keep your eyes open for hidden setbacks and external sabotage. The cheque you’ve been waiting for finally arrives.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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