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Last week to discover if you’ve got talent Think you got talent Kamloops? few. There is only one day left to Come prove yourself at the “Got qualify for the semi-finals, the 24th, Talent or Not 2013” competition put so don’t wait for your chance in the on by CIFM, the Rock’n Firkin and spotlight. The winner of lat year’s comBudweiser Crown. Every Thursday night at the Rock’n Firkin you will petition The Blacklisted, has their get the chance to show case your lead singer as one of the judgtalent as a musician, comedian or es. “There are three judges who whatever your talent and compete critique the performers and give for $2,000 in prize money; 1st them constructive feedback,” says Glen. You will see place wins $1,000, lead singer Stephan 2nd place $750 and Rozborowskyj’s 3rd place $250! There are four I like seeing people face across from the weeks of qualify- enjoying themselves stage each night as out there having he enjoys and then ing rounds with two weeks of semi-finals fun performing their critiques the perfortalent. mances. and the finalists comGot Talent or Not pete November 21st. — Glen Hill Rock’n Firkin manager is free for spectaTo register at the tors to come out and Rock’n Firkin, you support their favormust be 19 plus and there is also a $20 entry fee. This ite acts and enjoy Budweiser which is the fourth year the Rock’n Firkin is on special during the event. The has supported local talent and been shows start at 7:30 pm sharp every getting people down to the pub for Thursday night. All it takes to register is to stop by some fun. Pub manager, Glen Hill and the the Rock’n Firkin, at 726 Sydney team at the Rock’n Firkin enjoy Avenue, put your name on the list, hosting the Got Talent or Not show: provide a $20 refundable deposit “I like seeing a whole bunch of and sign up for the night you want people coming in that you wouldn’t to perform. “The $20 refundable normally see and seeing them deposit is to make sure you show enjoying themselves out there hav- and you get it back when you show up to perform,” says Glen. ing fun performing their talent.” The competition is heating up Challenge yourself to take a risk already with performances done by and see if you ‘Got Talent or Not’ acapella groups, a comedian, a fire Kamloops. dancer and a band to name only a Ashley Demedeiros
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Interior Health promotes healthy moms and babies
A HEALTHY THANK-YOU
Glen Hilke stands with one of the 20 awards that were presented on October 12 to local farmers, sausage-makers and bakers. The suppliers were recognized for their contributions to the the Gleaning Abundance Project and the Salvation Army’s efforts. 15,000 lbs of food have been distributed to various food outreach programs within the Kamloops Area.
Breaking news from the skies The airport is in the final stages of preparing for the introduction of WestJet Encore to the Kamloops market on October 27, which will see additional service to Calgary, followed by new service to Vancouver in November. This, along with Air Canada Express’ enhanced frequencies and up-gauge to an all Dash8-300 fleet for Kamloops, continues to
improve air service options in the region. Final touches are being placed on the airport fire structure with occupancy expected by the end of the month. This building will house the recently acquired firefighting vehicle, staff and supplies. The Government of Canada has contributed $544,310 toward the total project cost of $640,000.
Family fun en français The Francophone Association’s Daycare and Preschool is hosting an Open House and Family Fun Night. The community is invited to join to explore the beautiful Daycare and Preschool for a night of family fun. There will be snacks, stories, art activi-
ties, door prizes and much more including a visit from Uncle Chris the Clown! Don’t miss out on the fun on November 7 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at 348 Fortune Drive. For more information please call 250-3768660.
Information, resources and services to help moms and babies get the best start in life are now just a phone call or click away in all Interior Health communities. Healthy From The Start is a onestop shop that connects pregnant women with appropriate services in the community to support a healthy pregnancy. Information and resources are available on a variety of subjects including: accessing prenatal care, when to seek medical care, mental health, relationships, breastfeeding, parenting and more. “As a parent, I know that the months leading up to the birth of a baby are an exciting, but often overwhelming time,” says Health Minister Terry Lake. “It is great news that expectant parents from across Interior Health now have easy access to a variety of information to support them during pregnancy and help the give their babies the best start in life.” The program, formerly called the Prenatal Registry, launched in six pilot sites last year with a great response. “During our first year, over 500 women from the pilot communities used our service to connect with a public health nurse, learn about healthy
pregnancies and find out about services in their communities,” says Nadine Johnson, practice lead with Interior Health. “We are thrilled to now offer this service to women in all Interior Health communities.” Healthy From The Start can be reached through the toll-free line at 1-855-868-7710 or online by submitting the program contact form at interiorhealth.ca/ HealthyFromTheStart When a woman contacts Healthy From The Start, she will be connected with a public health nurse who will complete a health screening questionnaire; provide information on programs, supports and resources available in her community; and make referrals as necessary. “We encourage all pregnant women to take advantage of this service and to call early in their pregnancies,” says Nadine. “Receiving early prenatal care and connecting with supports and services has a tremendous impact on both the mother’s health and the health of the baby.” Healthy From The Start is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:00pm. For information, visit interiorhealth.ca/ HealthyFromTheStart.
Open fire prohibition rescinded Open fires are now permitted in all fire zones within the Kamloops Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires. Members of the public will be allowed to: burn waste, slash or other material, burn stubble or grass and use fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description This rescinding of the open fire prohibition applies to all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments. Anyone contemplating lighting an open fire should first check with civic authorities to see if any local burning restrictions are in effect. People planning to conduct an open burn should use caution and follow these safety precautions: locate the fire site away from
buildings, trees and other combustible materials, do not burn during windy conditions, have adequate people, water and hand tools available to prevent the fire from escaping and never leave a fire unattended. Anyone lighting a fire must ensure that they conduct the burn safely and responsibly, as outlined in the Wildfire Act and its regulations. If an open fire escapes and is determined to have caused a wildfire, the person(s) responsible may be liable for fire suppression costs and damages. Information on open burning, burn categories and current fire prohibitions is available on the Wildfire Management Branch’s website at: bcwildfire.ca/ hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans. asp. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 6635555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.
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The North Kamloops Library is having a super fun Halloween event on October 31 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Join Andy and Patty (witches in 2012) for this a free, safe and fun way for families and children to enjoy this spooky holiday. Stop by in costume and receive a treat, do a Halloween craft and colouring page, play LEGO and take your picture by our fun and spooky Halloween backdrop. There will be door prizes throughout the day and library staff will be in costume too! *Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Rolling out the red carpet to little ghosts and goblins this Halloween season A one night promotion is available to all North Shore businesses who want to attract families to their business! Business storefront and promotional areas will be dressed in Halloween flair for October 31 to greet the little trick or treaters and their parents with candies and promotional items or coupons! Participating businesses will be promoted through the North Shore Business Improvement Association as being an after school trick or treat stop on Halloween for kids and their parents! Let the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) know that you want to be a part of this promotion
by e-mailing them at info@nsbia.com with ‘Treat Street’ in the subject line. Include a contact name, name of business, physical location, phone number, e-mail address, website, Facebook page and company logo in a .jpg file. The cost of $25 will cover promotional costs. Steven L. Puhallo, executive director of the North Shore Business Improvement Association is excited about this event. “We are getting a strong buy-in from local businesses from this and we are excited about our first year!” Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this fun way to celebrate Halloween on the North Shore. It is going to be a hoot!
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Project Homeless Connect BBQ at Sprit Square on October 18 was a big hit. The sun was shining, food was cooking, music was playing and flu shots were given. This BBQ was a part of Homelessness Action Week 2013, which brings awareness to the homelessness issues in the community of Kamloops. Pictured left is 4th Year Thompson Rivers University Nursing Student Nav Lally giving Kurt Unsworth his flu shot to help protect him this winter.
Concerned citizens will rally to protest proposed mine Letter to the Editor We, citizens of Kamloops who are opposed to the degradation of our air, water, land and the well being of our health, animals, and grasslands are rallying to Stop Ajax at 330 Seymour St, Kamloops on Saturday October 26 at 12:00pm. We would like to invite all citizens to join us for the Rally who are opposed, concerned, undecided and even Ajax supporters (in hopes of changing minds). We will share with the City of Kamloops the harm that will be caused to having a copper mine not only in close proximity to a city but within city limits. To address the implications of extraction-based industries and the future of not only the Canadian landscape but also our own backyard, our water shed, our recreation area and for some in Kamloops their front yards and ranch lands. In addition, the loss of some of the best
fishing lakes in the TNRD, which will be, sandwiched between an open pit and tailings piles. It is so devastating to comprehend that the City Kamloops and the Ministries of the province of BC would even consider such a ludicrous proposal in any city, we just happen to be the first of this new extraction generation to be forced to raise awareness that it is not okay to
have open pit heavy metal extraction close to any city. Please help us to avoid being the BC city who adopts an extraction based mine in exchange for dust, heavy metals, dreadful landscape scars, loss of grasslands and our right to clean air, soil and water for minimal promises of jobs and dismal economical benefits to very few locals. We do not want
to be known as the “Community in Gloom” nor the “Community without Doctors”. We need your help to spread the news – please send your reporters to cover this Rally to STOP AJAX at 330 Seymour St, Kamloops on Saturday October 26 at 12:00pm. Concerned Citizens fighting a battle to protect the environment and health of Kamloops, BC.
Local filmmakers seeking funding After Hurricane Mitch in 1988, thousands of people were temporarily located to live on the margins on the city of Chinandega, Nicaragua in the ‘circle of death,’ living between a garbage dump, a cemetery and a sewerage plant. Over 20 years later the community of ‘El Limonal’ remains at the dump and intends to stay. Charitable projects have been set up in an effort
to help improve the health care and education of people living there, and after volunteering, gringos Jess Rothenburger and Warren Fitzgerald and filmmaker Douglas Barill, will face toxic fumes, body parts, human waste and collapsing walls of garbage to create a documentary. The base funding for the film will result from crowd-funding: indiegogo.com/projects/
gringos-in-the-garbage. An equal share of earnings from the film’s distribution will go back to the community. Scheduled for filming in February 2014 and will be available for network distribution in August 2014. Contact Jess at gringos@ gringosinthegarbage.com or phone 250.852.0664 and feel free to visit gringosinthegarbage.com.
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protection for these vehicles that provide so much fun and can be quite expensive to replace,” Tyra explains, adding that the premiums are very competitive for the coverage received and many of the insurers that Interior Savings Insurance represents will offer a multi-line discount when the customer insures more than one policy with them. “I would like to welcome anyone that is interested in learning more about the different types of recre-
ational vehicle coverage we have available to call or stop by our office,” invites Tyra. “Our staff is always more than happy to help in any way they can.” Interior Savings Insurance is located in Northills Shopping Centre at 700 Tranquille Road and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5:30pm and on Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. To reach a broker by phone, call 250-376-8881. Rebecca Stewart
Business news from the North Shore BIA There are some awesome events happening this Fall on the North Shore. Individuals are encouraged to celebrate the North Shore and submit their photos to the Kamloops North Shore Flickr Group for a monthly contest. Each month a participating business will offer a coupon to the winning entry. This month’s winner receives a $50.00 gift certificate from NuLeaf Produce Market. A Social Media Bootcamp is being held on Saturday, November 16 from 8:30am to
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Changing seasons means changing patterns for active people. Soon the summer days of recreating in RVs and boats or on motorcycles and dirt bikes will be gone, and many outdoor enthusiasts will switch gears to colder-weather pastimes. For every motorized recreational activity, there is usually an insurance matter to consider and Interior Savings Insurance wants to make sure Kamloops residents are covered. “In the fall and winter, we offer an excellent off-road vehicle program that insures ATVs, snowmobiles and trailbikes,” says Tyra Ruscheinski, branch manager at Interior Saving Insurance. “It is a requirement that these units carry at least $200,000 liability if they are ridden on public roads, which include logging roads and many others that are popular for dirtbiking or ATV-ing – basically, they have the same requirement as vehicle insurance except that, at this point in time, these units do not have to be plated. They do, however, have to carry public liability and property damage, and we have some very competitive markets for these types of units.” Many may be unaware that their home insurance does not provide any coverage for most recreational vehicles. “Some will include coverage on watercraft, but the coverage is usually limited and liability-restricted to smaller horse-powered motors, so it is in the insured’s best interest to get in touch with their broker so they can provide the adequate
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3:30pm. Make the most of social media to promote and sell your products and services. It really is a necessity in today’s networking marketplace. Learn from leaders and trendsetters in using social media to improve your bottom line at this Social Media Bootcamp! The North Shore Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, November 27. Join Team NSBIA at the Holiday Inn Suites as they will have decked the halls and trimmed the trees - the only thing missing is you and your team!
More details coming soon. The Key to Christmas promtion will be held from Black Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 15. This is a promotion unique to the North Shore and participating businesses will give each customer an actual key that may or may not unlock the Christmas Treasure Chest which will be located in Northills Mall. If you are interested in joining any of these events contact North Shore Business Improvement Association by email at aaaaaainfo@nsbia.com.
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History and haunts return with popular after-dark tours “Haunted Kamloops’ Guided Tours are back Join the Kamloops Museum and Archives and The Laughing Stock Theatre Society of BC on a haunted tour that will explore scary burial grounds, historical spooky spots and various locations where the echoes of hangings, murders and forgotten souls can still be heard creeping around. Wednesday tours are family friendly, the others are not suitable for younger audiences. Thank you to The Please note, this is not a haunted house tour. Driving will be required. Tickets are $15. These tours sell out every year, so register early! Register online or by calling 250-828-3500. See more at: kamloops.ca/museum/ walkingtours/hauntedkamloopstour.shtml#. UmWRFZQbeMg
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Power Smart deals save Kamloops residents money and energy BC Hydro’s residential customers can save some money this Power Smart Month through rebates on energy efficient products available at local stores. Each October, for Power Smart Month, BC Hydro provides special offers and incentives for British Columbians to switch to energy efficient products to save energy and save money. Customers can now save up to $150 on select ENERGY STAR appliances such as refrigerators and clothes washers through a mail-in rebate. Customers can also save up to $10 on
select ENERGY STAR lighting fixtures and bulbs. BC Hydro customers in Kamloops can find Power Smart rebates on energy-saving products at the following retailers this month: Canadian Tire, Costco, Future Shop, London Drugs, Sears Canada Inc., The Home Depot and Visions. A new online feature for Power Smart Month allows individuals to create a ‘Power Plan’ – a customized plan for saving energy. Customers who create their own Power Plan can enter to win a $10,000 ENERGY STAR prize package
courtesy of Samsung. Since 2008, customers across the province have redeemed more than 180,000 rebates during Power Smart Month. The rebates on lighting and appliances alone saved approximately 10 gigawatt hours per year of energy – that’s enough to power over 8,800 homes in B.C. for an entire year. For more information on deals offered during Power Smart Month or to create a ‘Power Plan’ visit powersmart.ca.
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Answering Your Questions on Diabetes
With the incidence of diabetes being on IBU simply rates how bitter a beer tastes, the rise in our population, at Manshadi the higher IBU rating the more bitter the Pharmacy we have taken a great interest beer. The bitterness of beer is mainly in diabetes care and would be happy to determined by how much hops is added answer any questions that you may have to the beer during the brewing process, regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and whereas the carbohydrate content of a management of diabetes and its related beer is related to how much the sugar in complications. the grain is fermented by the yeast during In this article I would like to take the the brewing process. I could not find a time to answer some of direct link between IBU the questions that I have and the carbohydrate conbeen asked regarding tent of beer, but the averdiabetes. I hope that by age 12 ounce serving of sharing these with the regular (5% alcohol) beer general public, it will help contains approximately to answer some ques10 grams of carbohydrate. tions that some you may This can vary depending possibly been wonderon the type of beer, so it is ing about as well. If you HEALTH MATTERS always best to refer to the manufacturer for exact have a particular question Laura Burgess numbers. Diabetics have pertaining to diabetes that Pharmacist, CDE you would like answered, (Certified Diabetic Educator) to be extra careful when consuming alcohol as it please feel free to stop by the pharmacy and I would be happy to can lead to unpredictable blood glucose levels, so I will be reviewing this in more help you. One of the most common questions detail in my next article. Finally, probably the most common that I get asked is if there is a meter that tests your blood glucose levels without question I get asked is what is the best requiring you to poke yourself. There diet for a diabetic to follow? With so is a company in the United States, called many fad diets out there such as the PaGrove Instruments, that has been work- leo diet, Mediterranean, DASH, Atkins, ing on this for several years and is now etc., it can be confusing. Recently there running clinical trials on a blood glucose was an article in the Consumer Reports meter that uses infrared spectroscopy. It on Health magazine comparing a few works by using a laser which emits a spe- of the more popular diets in terms of the cific wavelenghth which is aborbed by Pros and Cons and research to support the glucose molecules in the blood. The each, and the Mediterranean (fresh fruit, higher the glucose levels in the blood, the vegetables, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, more the wavelength is absorbed. Once and fish) seemed to be the best in terms the clinical trials are completed, they will of reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes, be applying for approval by the FDA in heart disease, and certain types of can2014. If it meets the FDA standards, then cer. However, it seemed to be the hardit will be available in the US sometime in est to follow as it is a very unstructured 2015-2016. That means that it could be diet. Personally, when it comes to eatcoming to Canada shortly thereafter, as ing healthy for diabetes prevention and ADVERTISING ADVERTISING PROOF management, PROOFI support common sense long as it meets Health Canada's standard of being within 20% of laboratory blood healthy eating, with good portion conglucose readings. trol following the structure of half your Another interesting question I E-mail was plate vegetables, a quarter a whole grain prove The Layout Please Approve For Printing The&Layout Submit For Approval PrintingBy & that Submit Return Approval By Return E-mail recently asked was how the IBU (Inter- or starch, and and a quarter a protein and national Bitterness Units) of beer relates staying away from refined or processed to the sugar or carbohydrate content of foods. the beer. Being a non-drinker, this was Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., Certified a difficult question for me to research Diabetes Educator, Pharmacist, Manand answer. From what I understand, shadi Pharmacy
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If you love zombies you won’t want to miss the the 7th annual Kamloops Zombie Walk. The walking dead will chug along Victoria Street en masse on Saturday, October 26 from 2:00pm until 3:30pm. Enjoy the frightfully awesome moves of their choreographed Thriller performances. Don’t be a lonely corpse. Join the legion at Pandora’s Costume Box, 753 Victoria St. and stroll into the macabre.
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Year of pin-up
We are the North Shore. For 25 years the North Shore Business Improvement Association (NSBIA) has been a positive leader and voice of business in Kamloops.
Kamloops Burlesque is committed to bringing the the glitz, glam and cheekiness that is the magic of burlesque. Get your copy of the new 2014 Pin-Up Burlesque Calendar and never miss a show! Monthly performances, in the old Vaudeville tradition, are on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Blue Grotto. Caroline Dick aka Lizzie Borden is captured here with the troupe’s calendar.
Getting dirty for food security The Kamloops Public Produce Project’s North Shore ‘Carmel Public Garden’ on the corner of Elm and Tranquille is gearing down as fall is taking over the city. The Kamloops Public Produce Project is a community group that is building a public produce garden Kamloops. They are working with the Kamloops Food Policy Council and the Thompson-Shuswap
Master Gardeners - as well as several other community groups throughout town. They are always looking for volunteers, ideas and input. Send them an email and find them on facebook: “Kamloops Public Produce Project.” Even better, come out and get your hands dirty in the gardens. Visit their website at publicproduceproject.blogspot.com.
Live large with live gigs Into live music? Kammerce Promotions has the following upcoming shows at the Dirty Jersey. Tomorrow night, October 24, Devon Coyote plays at 9:00pm. Next weekend, on October 26, Sit Down, Servant (Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar) will perform at 9pm. November 8 brings the Balconies with the Motorleague and the New Skin starting at 8:00pm. Finally, don’t forget about the Dirty Jersey Comedy Show on November 15 with 7:30pm and 10pm shows. Please visit facebook. com/KammercePromotions for performance information.
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