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Cyclists reclaim the streets with Critical Mass Cycling is not only a fun activity to do in your free time, it is a sustainable means of transportation for daily commuting. To promote this initiative in Kamloops, some locals got together about five years ago to create the Kamloops Critical Mass riding group. Critical Mass is a cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month. The event originated in 1992 in San Francisco; by the end of 2003, the event was being held in over 300 cities around the world. Critical Mass has been described as “monthly political-protest rides”, and characterized as being part of a social movement. It has been described as a “monthly protest by cyclists reclaiming the streets.” The Kamloops Critical Mass group is a gathering of cyclists, not in protest of vehicles, but in celebration of bicycling. They aim to show people that riding your bike is a fun, healthy alternative to driving a car and once each month they like to gather and celebrate the right to ride. They meet at Riverside Park by the tennis courts at 5:15pm on the last Friday of every month. Donovan Cavers, one of the promoters of Critical Mass and advocate for the group, is thrilled about the new season of riding. “We are here to promote cycling,” comments Donovan. “Bicycles
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are road users like vehicles, but most people don’t know that. Plus, it is fun to ride with a bunch of people.” According to the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia, a person operating a cycle has the same rights and duties as a driver of a vehicle. Unlike many other Critical Mass groups around the world, the Kamloops participants don’t block traffic. They simply follow the rules of the road and hopefully encourage more people to use their bikes. “We always stay in one lane and most drivers are courteous,”
comments Donovan. The group is very flexible when it comes to where they ride and for how long. “We usually only ride for about 30 or 45 minutes,” adds Donovan. “It is a leisurely pace.” Sometimes there are only a few people who can make it out and sometimes there are up to 30 people enjoying the weather and company. “It is summer time and cycling is a feasible and sustainable way to get around.” “Critical Mass is a great lead up to Bike to Work Week,” Donovan says. Bike to Work Week is
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With the weather getting nicer these days, ‘tis the season to be hooping! Zoey and Aria Wilds showed off their mad skills at Kamloops Hoop Tribe’s first official hoop jam of the summer. Daryl Sherish Black coordinated the session at Pioneeer Park last week, with many more to come. Interested? Check out the Lets Get Hoopy in Kamloopy Facebook page.
High fast moving water in the small tributaries The City of Kamloops is advising that elevated levels and fast moving water is being reported in the smaller tributaries throughout the city. Some of these tributaries include Peterson Creek, Tranquille Creek and Campbell Creek. Dale Mclean, Fire Chief says, “We ask the public to exercise extreme caution around these creeks. Make sure your pets are on leashes and keep away from the water.” The public is reminded that rivers and creeks may become dangerous as water levels rise due to fast moving water. In addition to the dangers of increased water flow along creeks, high water flows can cause bank erosion and instability. Please avoid all streams and water bodies with rising levels. Ditches and culverts can also prove dangerous with fast moving water and debris, so caution needs to be taken when approaching ditches and culverts. The City of Kamloops asks the public if you come across a blocked/obstructed culvert or ditch within the city boundaries to contact Public Works at 250-828-3461.
Children, youth and their parents are at the center of a collaborative initiative bringing together Interior Health, the provincial government, Doctors of BC and community partners that aims to improve access to services and increase supports for young people with mental health and substance use issues. “Approximately one in seven children and youth will experience significant mental health concerns affecting their interactions at home, school, with peers and in the community,” says Health Minister Terry Lake. Improved communication, access to resources, and care provider education are just some of the changes underway through the work of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative. The initiative is funded by Doctors of BC (formerly BC Medical Association) and the provincial government through the Shared Care Committee, with additional support from the Specialist Services Committee. “As an ER doctor I’ve witnessed many children, youth and their families in crisis situations,” says Dr. William Cunningham, president of Doctors of BC. “Doctors in our province believe that through partnerships we can make a meaningful difference. This is part of our commitment to provide quality patient care and to help build a better
health care system.” Since June 2013, the collaborative has held three learning sessions, with another planned for September. About 150 participants take part in each session. These include members of local divisions of family practice (general practitioners), specialist physicians, staff and leaders from health authorities, the Ministries of Health, Education and Children and Family Development, First Nations, RCMP, non-government organizations, youth, families and caregivers. Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux says, “For services to improve, we need all of our partners to work together with us to improve the system, from the children and families’ perspective, while also being aware of the limited resources we have as part of any ministry budget. That’s why I’m pleased that MCFD is a co-lead of this collaborative.” As their input is integral in guiding system improvements, children, youth and families are actively involved, mainly through the partnership with the FORCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health. The steering committee and local action teams include youth and family members whose personal experiences help guide the work of the collaborative.
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Cyclists refuel with more Celebration Stations Bike to Work Week participants will see more Celebration Stations this year during the week of May 26 to June 1. Local organizations have come on board to cheer on cyclists, as they make their morning and afternoon commutes. The North Shore Business Improvement Association will host morning and afternoon stations at the Wilson House (115 Tranquille Rd) from 6:30am to 9:00am and 3:30pm to 6:00pm from May 26 to May 30. The YMCA will host afternoon stations from 3:30pm to 6:00pm at both the downtown (400 Battle Street) and north shore (700 Tranquille Rd) locations May 26 to May 30. Runner`s Sole (1395 Hillside Drive) will host a station from 6:30am to 9:00am on Wednesday,
May 28. Western Canada Theatre Company will host their station at Uji Gardens in Riverside Park from 3:30pm to 6:00pm from May 26 to May 30. Thompson Rivers University will have a Celebration Station at the Bike Shelter near the House of Learning on campus from 7:30am to 9:00am on Wednesday, May 28. These Celebration Stations are in addition to the regular stations that Kamloops Bike to Work Week puts on each morning and afternoon during May 26 to May 30. In addition, Kamloops Bike to Work Week has asked young entrepreneurs to help out by hosting minicelebration stations for thirsty cyclists. They will be provided with lemon-
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Theatre BC Mainstage Theatre BC’s Annual Provincial Community Theatre Festival will be in Kamloops from July 4 to 12. Sponsored by Theatre BC, it is one of the longest-running theatre traditions in Canada. This exciting event is the culmination of winning plays from Theatre BC Zone Festivals involving up to ten Zones throughout the Province of BC. More than 60 community theatre clubs participate in Zone Festivals held in May, with hopes riding on the chance to take their winning play to Mainstage for friendly competition with the province›s best. For further information please visit tbcmainstage.ca/.
On Thursday May 29, Karla Hoffman will be giving a free lecture at the Big Little Science Centre on Pesticides, The Good and the Bad. Have a landscape that you can feel good about! Find out how to water properly for plant health, how to choose the right plant for the right place and how to nourish your soil. Common practices, pest problems and treatment options will be discussed. Bring your questions and curiosity and leave with a gardening gift. Karla Hoffman is an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the City of Kamloops and has been a horticulturist since 1996. She has also taught Soil Science and Landscape Design for the horticulture program at TRU. In her current position, Karla endeavours to help the public prevent and manage landscape pest problems.
United Way invests In March 2014, over forty volunteers spent countless hours reviewing applications and interviewing local non-profits before investing over $1-million into programs and services throughout the Thompson Nicola Cariboo Region. An additional $500,000 has been invested through grants, multi-partner collaborations and donor directed designations. These dollars will be making our communities the best they can be by providing opportunities for children and youth to reach their full potential, allowing people to move out of poverty and thrive and by supporting communities to be healthy and strong.
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Friday, May 30 from 6:00 to7:30pm at Sahali Mall will see the final Family Literacy Night of the season. Big Little Science Centre will be on site, crafts, snacks, music, storytelling as well as a French immersion Mother Goose circle time. Every family that attends gets to pick out a free book. For more information please contact Maureen Doll, the project coordinator for Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative at (250) 554-3134. Pictured above are Rachel Wilson and her son Nate enjoying time learning together at a previous Literacy Night.
International Museum Day 2014 Every year since 1977, International Museum Day is held worldwide sometime around May 18. This year, more than 35,000 museums are getting ready to recognize the event in 143 countries on the five continents. At the Kamloops Art Gallery all visitors can enjoy free admission to the Gallery Saturday, May 17. Unreal continues in the central galleries, Rodney Konopaki and Rhonda Neufeld’s Suggestions from Kamloops in The Cube and The Swewll Project on the BMO Open Gallery. The theme of the International Museum Day 2014, Museum Collections Make
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2014 MS Walk Sunday May 25, marks the Kamloops Scotiabank MS Walk For more information or to register, visit mswalks.ca, call the Kamloops and Area Chapter at 250-314-0773 or email info.kamloops@mssociety.ca.
Unreal art battle at KAG Inspired by the current exhibition Unreal, on Thursday, May 15 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, the Kamloops Art Gallery will transform their studios into a Surreal battleground. Costumed contestants of all ages take turns climbing onstage to battle one-on-one in a blind-folded painting contest. Participants will be judged on their costume, their on-stage performance and their ability to depict a randomly selected subject in 60 seconds or less while blind-folded. The winner will be awarded a solo show in the BMO Open Gallery from April to June 2015. No pre-registration or experience is required for this free event.
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This is Clam. She has a brother and a sister named Pash and Sean. When all three of their names are placed together you get compassion. Rock the Arts is bringing their unique and funny puppet show to A E Perry Elementary (1380 Sherbrooke Avenue) on May 22 at 8:45 am. If you would like more information please visit rockthearts.ca.
Nine Youth Soccer scholarships to be awarded Graduating high school soccer players who are registered with the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) can now apply for one of nine scholarships the association is offering in 2014. KYSA scholarships are awarded to students proceeding from Grade 12 to a university or other accredited post-secondary institution approved by the KYSA Scholarship Awards Committee and/or students already attending a postsecondary institute, but are under 18 years of age as of January 1 of the current
year. To qualify, an applicant for a KYSA scholarship must have been registered in the association for three or more seasons. More information is available on the KYSA web site at kysa.net (Services > Scholarships). An application form can be downloaded from the web site. Hard copies can also be obtained from the KYSA office on McArthur Island, between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday. The KYSA Scholarship Awards Committee will
choose the nine 2014 recipients based on a variety of criteria, such as the applicant’s participation in school activities, leadership qualities, sportsmanship and time spent volunteering in church or community organizations. Soccer talent is just one of the yardsticks the selectors use to determine the award recipients. A candidate’s contributions as a referee, coach or manager in the KYSA is also taken into consideration. Applications must be received in the KYSA office by no later than 4:00pm, Friday, May 30.
Kamloops humanitarians Craig Kielburger and Samantha Nutt, physician and actor Evan Adams, theatre director Kim Collier and philanthropist Ron Fawcett are among the difference makers receiving honourary doctorates from Thompson Rivers University this June. To mark this year’s inaugural convocation for the TRU Faculty of Law, honourary degrees will be awarded to Gordon Campbell and Honorable Justice Lance Finch, who have each played an important role in the founding of the law school. An honourary degree is TRU’s highest form of recognition and is awarded for demonstrated excellence in the fields of public affairs, the sciences, arts, humanities, business and philanthropy. The recipients will receive their degrees during the Spring Convocation Ceremonies June 11 to 14. Craig Kielburger has motivated thousands to make positive changes in the world throughout his career as a human rights activist and New York Times bestselling author. He has shared the speaking podium with former president Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Al Gore and the Dalai Lama and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honours for his innovative humanitarian efforts. Dr. Samantha Nutt has made a difference in the lives of thousands as a medical doctor, author, professor, public speaker and
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Don Hay returns home as head coach The Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club has announced that the team has hired Don Hay as head coach. “Don is one of the most successful junior hockey coaches of all-time,” says President and Governor, Tom Gaglardi. “He has done nothing but win and develop world class hockey players.” Don has a long-standing history in Kamloops. The Kamloops native started his coaching career with the Blazers as an Assistant Coach from 1986 until 1992. He then took over as head coach of
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RCMP announces new operations officer Kamloops RCMP announced that a new Operations Officer has been named for the detachment, following the departure of Inspector Jennie Latham. The new officer arriving is Inspector Tony Perry, currently serving in the Antigonish District of Nova Scotia. Inspector Perry has 26 years of operational experience in General Duties and Major Crimes.
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Kinder Morgan emergency exercise at Pioneer Park Kinder Morgan Canada, the operator of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, will be conducting pipeline emergency response training at Pioneer Park on Wednesday, May 14. This training ensures that all personnel involved in the pipeline operation are adequately equipped to respond efficiently in the unlikely event of a spill. Between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Kinder Morgan will be using the boat launch area, most of the beach, parking and picnic areas at Pioneer Park. The event scenario will be a simulated oil spill in the South Thompson River (no actual product will be spilled). The participants will be trained to equipment deployment tactics for cleaning up and capturing free oil on a river surface. The anticipated involvement is approximately 75 people, with Kinder Morgan staff, local officials, media, emergency planners, first responders and First Nations representatives. There will be a flagging crew available to coordinate the public into the park. The Trans Mountain pipeline travels through Kamloops with a total length of 32,350 km.
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Airport report The Kamloops Airport saw growth among travelers that continued through April. TRU and SD73 student movements along with strong corporate travel drove this increase. This is typically the time of year where we see the TRU international students return home for the summer and the SD73 students begin their exchange programs. While corporate travel normally declines in April, this year it remained strong through the month.
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Get your fill of sweet events and activities ■■ Chances - May 16 Spencer’s Dirty matadors, May 17 Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. FMI call 250-554-1030. Shows from 7 to 10pm. No cover. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Big Little Science Centre May 17: Lego Day; 10am to 4pm. Have fun with LEGO, MegaBlox and more; design, build and win prizes. Let your imagination go wild, using the LEGO and other construction materials that will be out all day. Plus, the Exploration Room will be open with cool exhibits from 10am to 4pm. 655 Holt St. ■■ “Let’s Get Together” a musical event and open mic/jam/ dance with Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band beginning at 7pm on May 15 at The Stage House Theater, 422 Tranquille Rd. All proceeds go to keeping the Stage House venue and the Kamloops Players alive. All ages welcome. ■■ Three Reasons Not To Meditate: What Political, Business and Religious Leaders Don’t Want You To Know, a talk by Brian Callahan, on May 23 from 7 to 8:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. FMI: kamloops.shambhala.org. The Art of Being Human Weekend Retreat directed by Brian Callahan on May 24 from 8:30am to 5:30pm, May 25 from 8:30am to 1:30pm at Shambhala Meditation Group, # 7 - 231 Victoria St. FMI: www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Evelyn: 250-573-5519 or vipondschmidt@yahoo.com. ■■ 2nd Annual Joey and Julie Get Hitched on May 23 and 24 beginning at 4:30pm at Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540
LIVE AT RUEBIN’S - CBC Daybreak’s Shelley Joyce visited Reubin’s Diner to talk about their Strawberry Festival and the amazing dishes Reubin’s is offering for this special event. Come in to Reubin’s Diner today and try their Strawberry French Toast Delight or Strawberry Spinach and Chicken Salad. Reubin’s Diner will donate $8 from each Strawberry Special sold in the month of May to People in Motion. Feed your sweet tooth and a great community organization at 204 Tranquille Road.
Seymour St. To RSVP contact Michael at 250-318-0715 or Michael.maveety@gmail.com. ■■ Kamloops SPCA Book Sale from May 10 to 17 during mall hours at Northhills Shopping Centre. Stock up on your summer reading and support the Kamloops SPCA. FMI call 250376-7722. ■■ Pie Night on May 20 at 6:30 pm at the North Shore Commu-
nity Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Live entertainment. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ McArthur Park Lawn Bowlers from May to Oct. on Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sun. at 6:30pm. New bowlers are always welcome with free instruction anytime. FMI call 250-376-0917 to set up day and time. Fun and fresh air with BBQs, fun nights, visits to other
clubs and skill challenges. ■■ Free Yoga Classes for permanent residents of Canada provided by Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd. every Wed. from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Space is limited. Register by calling Coby at 778-4706101 or e-mail communityconnection@kcris.ca. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
YOUR COMMUNITY MAKES YOU. AND YOU MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY. The BC Interior Community Foundation (formerly the Kamloops Foundation) is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo region. Community vitality has been the Foundation’s purpose, promise and passion since 1984.
For 30 years the Foundation has been funding and supporting social needs at the community level. This is the driving force behind the Smart & Caring Community campaign. Find out how you can support your community today and for generations to come. Leave your lasting legacy! Formerly Kamloops Foundation
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echo stargazer TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Relationships may feel intense and complicated at this time. You may sense some negative force at work. If this is so, look deeply inside for a hidden motive GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You are drawn to all things beautiful and truly tempted to buy the wonderful items you see, especially those for your home. If you need to watch your dollars, leave your credit cards at home and wait a couple of days before making a big purchase. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may not be feeling quite comfortable with yourself this week. It appears your mind is in conflict with your feelings. Do the best you can to deal with this issue up front, perhaps by journaling or discussing it with a friend. Keep in mind that it is not a mandate for you to settle on a decision right now. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The full moon on the 14th occurs in two houses: one is career, the other in home, hearth, and family. It is a challenge to serve more than one master, but if anyone has the stamina it would have to be the Lion. Preserve your energy and deal with one thing at a time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) At this time you may need to review some of the relationship mishaps of recent months. This is a fine time to talk things over and come to a shared point of view. You may also be discussing plans for future travel with another. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your sign, above all others, will be relieved by the Mars change to direct. After cleaning up the debris of the past three months, you will be ready to move forward and take initiative. If you have been ill, you will soon be better. You have been caught in a conundrum of money and resource issues. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 –Nov. 22) Mars is an important planetary ruler for you and the first quarter of this year has not been pretty. You have been caught in a conundrum of money and resource issues. Now that Mars is direct you can begin to pick your way through the mire and move forward. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Warning to those on diet and exercise programs: this week it is just too easy to break training. If you mean what you’ve promised to yourself, don’t go anywhere in which you would be in harm’s way. It is a time in which you feel more outgoing and extroverted. Social life is a pleasure. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) An intense experience within a relationship has a purpose. You are asked to search deep inside yourself for your contribution to the difficulty, own it, and confess it. Healing will be the result for you and probably the other. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may feel trapped and therefore forced to make a choice between two options, neither of which seems the best. You know you will become angry or feel guilty, whichever way you choose. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are in the midst of a several week period of healing from an old wound(s). Those helping you are persons you have loved in your life, such as children or lovers. This week you may need to take care of yourself financially and avoid overspending. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Hooray! Your ruling planet is Mars and it is turning direct. It will take a few weeks to clear out the briarpatch that it has caused, but at least you can begin to move forward now. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Vivian Carol. For daily horoscopes go to horoscopesbyvivian.com
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