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A proposed 97-unit condo development cleared another hurdle on April 12, when council gave first and second reading to a zoning amendment bylaw necessary to the development’s future. Should it pass final reading, the bylaw will change the 3.8-hectare lot at 5930 Columbia Ave. from agriculture to low-density residential zoning. The lot sits just north of the junction of Columbia and Princeton Avenues, between two lots already zoned for low-density residential developments. The developer’s plan, according to Director of Planning Cory Gain, is to combine the Columbia Ave. property with another one directly beside it to create the housing development. That development would be a 97-unit residential strata development with 21 buildings spread over the two properties, which total a combined 4.6 hectares. Preliminary outlines show two clusters of houses near the south and west ends of the combined lots, with a tract of open land in the northeast, where the slope is quite steep. The plans also show two roads exiting onto Somerset Ave., one of which runs through to another exit on Columbia. As Gain explained, the current bylaw only addresses issues related to land use, essentially indicating that the land is appropriate for a development similar to the proposed.
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APRIL 22, 2016
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Driver in stable condition after car plunges into Okanagan Lake ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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The Kelowna man who was pulled from Okanagan Lake last Thursday night is in serious, but stable condition. According to witnesses, the man was traveling northbound on Highway 97 when he attempted to exit the highway into a pull out. Witnesses reported that the driver appeared to have lost control of the vehicle which then plunged into Okanagan Lake. The West Kelowna RCMP said they received a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 97 South near Renfrew Road in Peachland. Several motorists stopped to assist the driver, a 62-year-old Kelowna man, who appeared to have been ejected from his vehicle into
the still cold waters of Okanagan Lake. The vehicle was secured in the water by emergency crews to prevent it from drifting away and slipping below the surface. The vehicle was eventually removed from the water and towed from the scene. The driver regained consciousness at the scene and was transported to hospital in stable, but “serious” condition. He remains in hospital at this time. The West Kelowna RCMP continue to investigate this crash, which will include a review of the detailed analysis of the crash scene which had been conducted by an RCMP collision reconstructionist. The RCMP are asking anyone who witnessed this crash and have not yet spoken to police please contact Cst. Leah Zimmerman of the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880.
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Council may face challenges as public consultation process begins Continued from page 1
Questions about the form and character of the development, or what the houses and landscaping will look like, will be addressed later in the process. “At this time it’s mainly a land-use question that we’re dealing with,” she said, adding that the development is considered feasible from a serviceability and access point of view. Coun. Terry Condon agreed the use of the land was appropriate, but warned Gain to expect resistance from him later on in the process. “Be aware that there will be some challenges coming up,” he said. Condon’s concern, which he has expressed over several discussions related to similar developments, is that the additional traffic
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it would create will make nearby roads and intersections unsafe. Coun. Mike Kent and Mayor Cindy Fortin also expressed concerns about road
safety should the development proceed, particularly on the narrow Somerset Ave. Several members of the public also expressed road safety concerns at a public
consultation meeting held in 2013. A traffic study completed by EYH Consultants, last updated in 2015, found that traffic volumes generated by the pro-
posed development “can be accommodated at the existing Princeton-Somerset Avenue intersection.” It also found that the two driveway locations on Somerset
said a formal public consultation process will begin. Nearby residents will be notified of the proposed change, and a public hearing will be scheduled.
“are considered safe with sufficient sight distances and will operate at excellent levels of service.” Now that the bylaw has passed the first two readings, Gain
Search suspended for missing Peachland man ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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A 33-year-old Peachland man is missing and presumed drowned after being tossed off an ATV into the fast-moving waters of Trout Creek around 6 p.m. last Saturday. The man, identified as David Shackleton, was reportedly the passenger on an ATV quad when the driver lost control of the vehicle that flipped over while crossing a bridge at the 15-kilometre mark of the Princeton Summerland Road in the area of Faulder, about 10 kilometres west of Summerland. According to media relations officer Cpl. Dan Moskaluk
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The RCMP Southeast District Traffic Services collision analyst attended and examined the scene. The search resumed Sunday and lasted until about mid-afternoon but has since been called off due to rising water levels in the area. Though RCMP investigators are presuming that Shackleton drowned when he was swept away in the fast moving water Moskaluk said the search will resume as soon as water levels subside to permit safer conditions for the searchers. He noted
that water levels are being monitored on a 24-hour basis. Moskaluk added that investigators are considering whether alcohol consumption on the part of the quad operator may have been a contributing factor. He said the driver of the ATV was taken into custody for a short time at the time of the incident and provided breath samples. As a result he was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act, Moskaluk added. He was later released from police
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APRIL 22, 2016
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Why do I have to buy water from the store for six to eight weeks every year when I am already paying taxes to the district to supply drinkable water? It is costing me two dollars a day for drinking water this spring, again! So I expect the district to reduce my taxes. Fair’s fair. Frankly I don’t understand why Peachland taxpayers tolerate this continuing incompetence; on the one hand, the public servants we pay high
salaries to, and on the other the ever increasing taxes and bills for water that fail to get us clean water for two out of every 12 months. It seems to me we are not getting what we are paying for in clean water or staff competence. The well of my patience as a taxpayer has run dry. Nancy Merrill, Peachland
The important contributions of Canada’s elderly MP Dan Albas is right to remind us that the proportion of elderly Canadians is increasing and that this has economic consequences. However, I was very disappointed that he simply regurgitated the tired, unimaginative analysis of this issue that has been trotted out so many times in the past: $36 billion in OAS payments per year and rising; too few young people paying taxes and falling. It was doubly disappointing to see such an analysis from an MP who’s riding includes a high percentage of elderly people. Although Mr. Albas did not say this, a common subtext of his analysis is that the elderly are simply a drain on the economy. Nothing could be further from the truth. According to Statistics Canada, at age 65 Canadians are still receiving over 40 per cent of their income from employment, and employment income (which means paying taxes) continues well into Canadians’ 70s. Also according to Statistics Canada, over 50 per cent of seniors receive
investment income (on which they pay taxes). Many elderly Canadians with time on their hands become volunteers. According to TD Bank, in 2012 volunteers created $50 billion in economic value for Canada. Elderly persons put in an average of 223 hours volunteering each year, more than any other age group. This is not to say that a declining work force and increasing numbers of elderly are not important issues in our economy. But we need more than just bumping up the age of eligibility for OAS/CPP to address these issues. A good start would be for all of us to acknowledge and celebrate the important contribution that the elderly make to the Canadian economy. We also need to champion the many policies, both public and corporate, that would allow the elderly to make an even greater contribution. Mr. Albas is well-positioned to help develop and implement such policies. I encourage him to do so. Michael Healey, Peachland
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APRIL 22, 2016
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In 2016 the average Peachland homeowner will pay approximately $3,396 in taxes, thanks to 15 separate levies from local and provincial authorities. About 40 per cent, or $1,320, of that will help fund authorities like the school, library and Regional District, but more than 60 per cent will flood the coffers of the District of Peachland, thanks to this year’s 7.6 per cent tax increase. The district will collect eight different taxes in 2016: aside from the general tax, policing tax and transit tax, it will also collect five separate parcel taxes. According to financial statements prepared by the district’s director of finance, Doug Pryde, the significant spike in 2016 tax rates is largely thanks to three brand new parcel taxes and a change in the way the district collects the policing tax. The new parcel taxes, which the district began collecting this year to build reserves
that will pay to replace the district’s crumbling infrastructure, come in the form of a general capital renewal tax, a water capital renewal tax and a sewer capital renewal tax, totalling $87.96 per parcel. That amount will be added to the $350 already charged to each parcel for water capital improvement (which will be used to help fund a water treatment plant) and $75 per parcel to service debts from a sewer project completed years ago. That adds up to $512.96 in parcel taxes, which homeowners will have to pay on top of other standard general municipal taxation. That municipal taxation is charged based on property values, but for an average home, valued at approximately $452,970, it means $1,286.16 of general tax (an increase of two per cent), and $52.91 of transit tax (a decrease of 1.5 per
cent). The big jump comes from the policing tax, which went up by 18.4 per cent in 2016, and will cost the average homeowner $224.72. That leap, according to Pryde, happened because the district is no longer drawing from reserves to pay for the cost of RCMP services. When Peachland’s official population passed 5,000 in 2011 it triggered a spike in the cost of RCMP services. Until this year, Pryde explained, the district had been drawing from reserves to ease the burden to taxpayers. A halt in that easement is what lead to the 18.4 per cent increase. Aside from taxes to the District of Peachland, homeowners here also pay seven separate taxes to other taxation authorities. Of those, school taxes make the biggest dent. The official taxation rate for schools hasn’t been
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officially decided this year, but Pryde estimates it will come in at around $861.69 for the average home. Outside of that, the average homeowner pays $201.49
to the Regional District of the Central Okanagan, $151.93 to the hospital district, and $80.31 to the Okanagan Regional Library, as well as a small amount to two
other provincial authorities. The district held its last scheduled budget deliberation April 12, closing out months of budget talks that began last December.
Pryde said council will do a final review of budget documents at the April 26 regular council meeting, and plan to officially pass a spending bill on May 10.
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Council Briefs VIEW STAFF OCP overhaul begins An overhaul of the most important document governing the District of Peachland has begun, according to the team responsible for updating the district’s Official Community Plan. That team – including Peachland’s director of planning and development services Cory Gain, Joel Short and Erin Welk of Urban Systems, and Maren Luciani of Luciani Planning and Design – told the Committee of the Whole on April 12 that it has already finished most of the background research necessary for the OCP update. According to Luciani, May will be an important month in the process, as the team looks to carry out several of its community engagement initiatives. Over the next few months, she said, the team will reach out to Peachland residents of all stripes to get input on the future of the district. “We’re employing a go-to-the-people approach as much as possible,” she said, stressing the importance
of hitting a representative sample of the community. To do that, the team has planned several stakeholder visioning workshops, an open community visioning event, a multi-topic open house, an event at the farmers market and more throughout the summer. Once complete, the OCP will act as the legally binding document outlining the community’s priorities for planning, land use and development.
Bylaw contravention registered The District has registered a Notice on Title advising a bylaw contravention for a 1st Ave. property after the owner of the home failed to correct a bylaw infraction. According to a report by Director of Planning and Development Services Cory Gain, the district has been asking the homeowner of 4370 1st Ave. to fix a building code violation since 2012 without success. Recently, the homeowner failed to collect two letters sent by registered mail addressing the problem, prompting staff to seek the notice. The Notice on Title acts similar to a red flag on a
credit rating, letting prospective buyers and mortgage companies know that the building doesn’t meet building code regulations. The hope, Gain said, is that whomever purchases the house next will fix the problem.
Privacy policy adopted Council has adopted a new information handling and privacy policy, which sets out formal guidelines for the collection, use, disclosure, storage and retention of personal information by district staff. Staff had previously followed legal guidelines set out in provincial privacy regulations when handling and storing personal information, but updated the policy after the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. required local governments to establish policies to comply with the Personal Information Protection Act. Director of Corporate Services Polly Palmer noted the new policy doesn’t necessarily change how staff handle personal information, it merely sets the guidelines in district law and makes it publicly available.
Province declares fentanyl drug overdose health emergency Drug related deaths up by 30 per cent within the last year ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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A significant increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths has prompted provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall to declare a public health emergency, making British Columbia the first province to take this kind of action in response to a public health crisis from drug overdoses. During a media teleconference held on April 14, Kendall told reporters there were 474 illicit drug overdoses in B.C. in 2015 – a 30 per cent increase over 265 deaths in 2014. In January 2016 alone, Kendall said there were 76 drug related deaths – the largest number of deaths in a single month since 2007.
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other drugs, has risen from five per cent in 2012 to 31 per cent in 2015. At this rate, Kendall added, B.C. could see as many as 700 to 800 drug overdose deaths this year. Medical health officers throughout the province will be working to collect more robust, real-time information on overdoses in order to identify immediately where risks are arising and take proactive action to warn and protect people who use drugs. “The recent surge in overdoses is a huge concern for us,” Health Minister Ter-
ry Lake explained in a follow-up interview. “We have to do what’s needed to prevent overdoses and deaths, and what’s needed is real-time information. Medical health officers need immediate access to what’s happening and where so they can deploy the necessary strategies to prevent these tragedies.” Over the next few weeks, Kendall said he will be working with medical health officers, health authorities, emergency room staff, paramedics and other first responders and the BC Coroners Service to determine how
best to collect and share the data. Information regarding the circumstances of any overdose in the province where emergency personnel or health care workers respond or provide care will be reported as quickly as possible to the regional health authorities’ medical health officers. This is expected to include location, the drugs used and how they were taken. The information will be reported for both fatal overdoses and overdoses where the person recovers. This information will help prevent fu-
ture overdoses and deaths by better targeting outreach, bad drug warnings, awareness campaigns and distribution of naloxone training and kits. Kendall added that he consulted B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner prior to giving notice of this action under the Public Health Act, and will continue to consult on plans to collect information. The information collected will be protected as confidential medical records. To learn more about the Take Home Naloxone program visit towardtheheart.com.
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APRIL 22, 2016
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REGIONAL NEWS
UBC students celebrate inclusion with addition of rainbow staircase ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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UBC Okanagan now has rainbow stairs. As part of an 18-month awareness-raising project, on April 18 the stairs outside the University Centre donned colours similar to those of some crosswalks in Kelowna. “UBC believes that all people regardless of race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation should be able to work and study in an inclusive environment,” says Jenica Frisque, an educator at UBC Okanagan’s Equity and Inclusion Office. “These stairs will act as a symbol of UBC Okanagan’s continued commitment of support to all students and staff and its opposition to discrimination in any form.” The stairs, which are being funded by the Students’ Union, were coloured using $3,000 of laminate. The installation of the stairs follows the beginning of the Pride Alliance, which was started on campus earlier this year. While Canada has a large number of people who support equality, we are not there yet, says Ben Moody, a coordinator at UBC Okanagan’s Pride Resource Centre. “Canada is becoming a place where a large number of people are proud to say they support issues such as gay rights and gay marriage, but that hasn’t spread everywhere,” says Moody. “Kelowna itself has experienced CONTRIBUTED many issues, but with things such as the rainbow crosswalks downtown and our mayor participating in the STAIR SUPPORTERS BEN MOODY, Lucia Woolgar of the Equity and Inclusion Office, Jenica Frisque, and student union VP Internal pride march we are making progress.” Romey Jaswal (left to right).
Unique partnership launches video to stop violence against women VIEW STAFF The government of British Columbia, Encana and the Ending Violence Association of B.C. (EVA BC) have partnered to create and launch a new training video that brings the successful “Be More Than a Bystander” campaign aimed at ending violence against women to the resource industry. Be More Than a Bystander is an educational and awareness cam-
paign that addresses violence against women and girls by providing tools and practical ideas about how to communicate that violence is not acceptable. EVA BC produced the 30-minute video. The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour and Encana each contributed $20,000 for video development. This video builds on the work of the B.C. government, EVA BC, the BC Li-
ons Football Club, Encana and other partners to end violence against women. Addressing the effects of violence against women in the workforce also increases productivity by creating healthier and safer workers and workplaces, and reducing absenteeism. The B.C. government commits more than $70 million per year in prevention and intervention services and programs to help families in-
volved in domestic violence and other crimes. The province’s social media and radio campaign (# S a y S o m e t h i n g ) launched in March 2015, built on the momentum of B.C.’s Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, and was one of the first steps in government’s broader strategy for a violence-free B.C. In February 2014, PODV’s co-ordinating efforts led to the release of a $5.5-million Provincial
Domestic Violence Plan. The plan delivers on government’s commitment to make B.C. a safer place for
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and park at Hardy Falls to join the carpool by 10:30 a.m. From there guests will take the trail near Hardy Falls south of Peachland up approximately 3.5km (7km return) on rough trail surface. Hikers are asked to bring a bag lunch, water, hiking poles (optional), and wear sturdy shoes and dress for variable weather. Those who opt to bike will ride from Priest Camp, will take Garnett Valley Road north out of Summerland and continue past paved surface. The ride will be about 4km (8km return) on rough road surface. Cyclists are asked to arrive and park at Priest Camp by 11:30 and bring a bag lunch, water, helmet and a sturdy bike (mountain bike preferred).
Once guests arrive at the top of the trail there will be tea and goodies available by donation as well as a lecture on the history of the trail by historian Dr. David Gregory. The event is supported by the Summerland and Peachland Rotary Clubs, the Summerland Heritage Advisory Committee, the Okanagan Historical Society Summerland Branch, the Summerland Museum and Archive Society and the Summerland Trans Canada Trail Society. All proceeds towards the redevelopment of the Fur Brigade Trail. Anyone interested in participating is asked to register before May 1 by e-mailing trail.of.the.okanagans@gmail. com.
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ACTORS GISELA JACKSON, Rick Wood, Judith L’Abbe and Chad Coutts rehearse a scene from the Peachland Players’ upcoming production, Spirit, which opens on the 4th Street place stage on May 11.
The Spirit of Happy Hollow: Peachland Players ready for opening night VIEW STAFF The eternal struggle of the rebel against the inflexible rules and regulations of the establishment is one of the main themes of the Peachland Players latest production, Spirit. Written by
award-winning playwright Peg Kehret Spirit tells the story of 83 year-old Clara Panowski and the colourful characters who reside with her at the Happy Hollow Rest Home. When Clara begins taking hula lessons, holding seances and
sending out for pepperoni pizza, the other residents are overjoyed – and the manager is dismayed. Set in Clara’s room, Kehret combines a young aide, a lawyer and a policeman to ensure that Happy Hollow’s group spirit is allowed to grow.
Tickets for Spirit are on sale now at Peachland Pharmacy. the UPS Store in West Kelowna, or, if still available, at the door on production nights. The production will be staged at 4th Street Place in Peachland at 8 p.m. on May 11, 12, 13 and 14, and at 2 p.m. on May 14. Peachland Players also regularly launch casting calls for upcoming plays. Anyone interesting in becoming involved can inquire by contacting the group through their website www.peachlandplayers.ca.
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APRIL 22, 2016
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Edible education: from farm to school Chefs in the Classroom helps good eating habits take root ERIN CHRISTIE EDITOR
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stations, including a tasting station, where they were given a chance to try new vegetables and herbs like fennel – which wasn’t popular with everyone.
ed by a professional chef. Jon Crofts is a Peachland resident and one of the program’s leaders, as well as a member of the Okanagan Chefs Association. He said the association has been running Growing Chefs in Kelowna for the past three years, but with three young children of his own attending PES, he and his wife (and fellow CITC leader) Anne-Marie felt local children could benefit from the program. “The eating habits they develop when they’re young can set them in motion for the rest of their life,” Crofts explained on April 18. “Part of developing those healthy eating habits is knowing where your food comes from.”
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Crofts, who owns and operates Codfathers Seafood Market in Kelowna, with Anne-Marie, said so far he has been impressed with the students’ existing knowledge of local agriculture. “During the first session we asked the kids where they get their fruits and vegetables from. Ninety per cent of them already grow their own if possible. Once we found that out we realized we could tailor the program to just add to what they already know.” He said the goal is
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to get youngsters excited about healthy, wholesome food and to feel empowered by being able to grow and prepare it themselves. Another message Crofts, organic farm owner Jordan Marr and fellow chefs Patricia Guest, Roslyne Buchanan and Chopped Canada champion Brock Bowes hope to pass on to their young pupils is the importance of not wasting food. “When most of us buy celery at a grocery store, for example, we only buy a small part of the plant – the pretty part,” he
told the class. “The farmer ends up having to throw away 35 per cent of the plant – which is edible – because it doesn’t look as appealing. Personally, with the amount of people going hungry in the world, I think it’s wrong to waste.” Over the coming weeks the students will learn about agricultural practices and plant life-cycles, The highlight of the seven-lesson course is a field trip to a working farm with lunch hosted by members of the Okanagan Chefs Association.
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They were exuberant enough to rival Guy Fieri, but thankfully they behaved more like pint-sized Jamie Olivers – good-natured and excited about food. Armed with their own traditional kitchen toques and the guidance of six professional farmers and chefs, two Grade 3 classes from Peachland Elementary School kicked off their second Chefs in the Classroom: Edible Education (CITC) session Monday morning. Created by the Okanagan Chefs Association, a notfor-profit group of chefs and cooks that promote mentorship and culinary education, CITC is an initiative geared toward teaching children the benefits of healthy eating and nutrition. Modeled after edible education classes all over North America, Chefs in the Classroom is described as a hands-on curriculum. The curriculum is inspired by Growing Chefs, a Va n c o u v e r - b a s e d program that sees elementary school classes tour the market, talk to vendors, choose ingredients and prepare a meal while being guid-
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Mother’s Day Giveaway! Win a gift certificate for MOM!
Keri Henneberry won a $20 gift certificate for Dairy Queen, courtesy of Westside Curb Appeal, in last week’s draw! This week’s winner could be you!
Each week the Peachland View will give away one $20 gift certificate from a local business, and before the May 6 issue we will make a final draw for $500 cash. *Ballots will be collected each Tuesday.
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COMMUNITY | COMMENTARY
Fall Fair raffle donation
ERIN CHRISTIE
PEACHLAND FALL FAIR president Martha Jenkins accepts a handmade quilt produced and donated by the Peachland Quilters and Needleworkers from PQAN chair Barb McGregor at the 50+ Activity
Centre on April 18. Jenkins will raffle off the quilt during the 97th Peachland Fall Fair in September. Material for the quilt was donated by Marilyn Stack of Lake Country.
How to know when it’s time for the government to bail in or bail out MP DAN ALBAS COMMENTARY
For my previous two MP reports I have covered several concerns related to the recent 2016 federal budget and in turn have received some excellent feedback with many good questions and comments. One question that I have received a large amount of interest in relates to page 223 of the federal budget that details the Liberal government plan for the bank recapitalization “bail in” regime. The reason why this is such a frequently asked question is some citizens believe this recapitalization plan announced in the Liberal budget would allow banks to take money from depositors to be used for bank bailouts during financial crises. Un d er s t a n d a bl y, the concern that major banks could take your money in such a manner has created a considerable amount of concern for many citizens. Before plunging into this issue further, let us start by acknowledging that this is an extremely technical subject and some simplification has been applied to summarize the issue
to fit into this week’s report. The obvious question is: does this proposed bank recapitalization “bail in” regime allow banks to take your money during a financial crisis?
Dan Albas, MP In order to answer this question it is important to understand what is actually being proposed and why. One of the lessons learned during the recent economic crises is that many banks that did fail (and fortunately none in Canada) were provided taxpayer-financed bailouts with little consequence to the key decision makers at the bank in question, who ultimately were responsible for many of the high-risk decisions being made. For many taxpayers this lack of accountability was unacceptable. Further, this type of a t a x payer-f i n a nce d bailout regime meant
there were few consequences to senior bank managers who in many cases continued to collect extravagant bonuses almost as a reward for engaging in risky behaviour. We know when a major bank fails it can have devastating effects on our economy and for local citizens. For this reason many banks are considered too large and too important to fail. However, the challenge is how can accountability be increased so that risky behaviour is not rewarded in the future by taxpayer financed bailouts? The idea behind a formal bank recapitalization regime is that in the event of a financial crisis, major shareholders of the bank – in other words, those who are investors in the bank, along with major creditors who have previously decided to do business with the bank in question – would see their investment in the bank converted from being a bank liability into common shares so the bank could continue to operate. In other words, the owners of the bank, in effect being the shareholders and the major creditors, would be the parties who would see their
investment converted into common shares until such time the bank returned to profitability. How does this benefit taxpayers? The simple answer is that, for those citizens who deal at a bank, credit union or financial institution that did not engage in practices that compromised the viability of the institution in question, they are not forced to financially subsidize and reward poor management that occurred elsewhere.
Further, for the bank management that did run an institution into insolvency, they would be held to account by the shareholders and creditors of the bank in question. What about bank depositors? This is where the largest concern is for everyday consumers who bank with a major institution but are not shareholders or the primary creditors. As this policy discussion and related consultation has
evolved in Canada for some time it should be noted that the stated position of the previous government is that deposits from Canadian consumers would be excluded and protected from a bank recapitalization regime. Although the current Liberal government, to the best of my knowledge, has not made a similar policy commitment to exclude and protect depositors from these proposed changes, it is in my view reason-
able to conclude the intent would be the same and they will do so. As this legislation and further details are still pending on this subject I will confirm this speculation when possible. For more questions, comments or concerns on this or any topic please contact me dan.albas@parl. gc.ca or toll free at 1-800-665-8711. Dan Albas is the MP for Central-Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola.
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DIVERSIONS
HOROSCOPE
CROSSWORD CLUES ACROSS 1. Crooned 5. Luck 8. Cosecant function 11. Rock bands play here 13. Surrounds the earth 14. Jessica __ 15. A type of clique 16. No seats available 17. Greek sophist 18. Stiff hair 20. Recipe measurement (abbr.) 21. Legal periodical 22. Saloons 25. He tricks you 30. Closing over 31. Man’s best friend is one 32. Distinguish oneself 33. Immoralities 38. Marsh elder 41. Blasts 43. A discerning judge 45. Avenge for a wrong 48. Doctors’ group 49. Jerry’s friend 50. Type of sword 55. Swedish rock group 56. Black tropical American cuckoo 57. Blatted 59. Cain and __ 60. Strong liquor flavored with juniper berries 61. Cocoa bean 62. Get free of 63. Cardiograph 64. A cargo (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 2. Bird genus 3. One point east of northeast 4. A type of fly 5. Hurry 6. Lighter-than-air craft 7. Ask to marry 8. Thick rope made of wire 9. Imposters 10. Central nervous system 12. Pie _ __ mode 14. Robert __, poet 19. Dwelt 23. Firewood 24. Voices
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
Aries, now is time to channel your energy in a creative way to inspire others. You can achieve great things when you work with others as a cohesive team.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
Taurus, there is time for fun and there is time to get serious, and you may have difficulty distinguishing between the two. Find someone who can guide you.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, share your insight on a project if you have ideas on a different approach. If you keep your thoughts bottled up, frustration can fester and aggravate you.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
You need to take an intellectual approach to handling some trouble that has come your way. Thinking rationally can help you, as can taking time to find the best solution.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, let someone else take over the reins this week. You can use a break and this is a good chance to see what others around you are capable of accomplishing.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 25. Water in the solid state 26. Superman’s foe 27. Chris Paul’s team (abbr.) 28. Employ 29. Mineral 34. Vessel
35. Nigerian City 36. Romania 37. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.) 39. Potential difference 40. A class of synthetic detergents
41. Drunkard 42. Doesn’t win or lose 44. Appellative 45. Spiritual leader 46. Implant 47. Language (Afrikaans)
51. Basics 52. A one-time Giants center 53. Every one of two or more 54. A way to gather 55. Swiss river 58. Small spot
SUDOKU
Consider a new approach to personal interactions, Virgo. By being more open to others’ opinions, you may get to see another side of the equation. It’s important to be receptive.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, do something spontaneous instead of weighing all of the options this time around. It’s good to be act on instinct once in a while. This could be just what you need.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Scorpio, a disagreement could quickly boil over if you are not around to put out the flame. You thrive as a mediator, as many people look up to you and trust your opinions.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
Sagittarius, spending too much time indoors is not good for you. Try to get out and socialize a bit more this week, taking in some new sights while you’re at it.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
ANSWERS
Capricorn, you can see what you want to achieve just hovering in the distance, but right now you do not have the means to get there. A little patience is warranted.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, the more things have been going your way, the more you feel confident everything will fall in line this week. Just don’t get too ahead of yourself.
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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
If you want your ideas to be valued, you’ll have to speak up a little more, Pisces. Don’t be afraid to express confidence in your abilities.
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HEALTH | COMMUNITY ALL OUT FITNESS
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Find your fitness inspiration MICHELLE FORREST CONTRIBUTOR
There are generally two main types of people: those who are self motivated to exercise or workout and those who would rather do anything else. The motivated are able to fit exercise (no pun intended) easily into their daily routine and enjoy the feeling or even look forward to their workouts. The unmotivated dread the gym, feel uncomfortable or try and make any excuse possible to Michelle Forrest get out of a workout. Being the latter person is okay! Because there is a solution. The unmotivated need to bind themselves to a motivated individual. This can be a friend, personal trainer, fitness class instructor, sports team or whoever will get them to be accountable and consistent with their fitness. Exercise is healthy for not only the body but also the mind. Physical activity, especially when done consistently and at higher intensities, is a very effective stress and anxiety relief. The health effects only continue with the lowering of disease and health risk factors when you keep yourself physically fit. Don’t feel like you have the energy to exercise? Exercising has been shown to make you feel less fatigued and boosts metabolism. Sometimes the only way to keep yourself active and fit is to have someone telling you when and how much to work out. Some individuals want to do fitness classes and get motivated by being surrounded by others working hard as well. Others want a more personal approach such as one-on-one training, where they can build a relationship with their motivator. The trick is to find what fits your personality and what will keep you accountable with your health. I
suggest trying a bunch of different types of physical activity until you find something that will fit your schedule and is at least somewhat enjoyable. Keep in mind an hour of exercise is only four per cent of your day; you can do more pleasant and enjoyable tasks with the other 96 per cent. Some may benefit from joining a recreational sport league or running club, others should consider hiring a professional, especially if they are looking to achieve a specific goal or have a health issue or current/past injury. Why hire a fitness trainer over attending classes or joining a league? Well, if you are after a specific goal, whether it be weight loss, an event, a race or a sport, a trainer can tailor your exercise sessions to be specific. This will get you more efficient and effective results, giving you more bang for your buck. I have mentioned in a previous column that you need to keep pushing yourself in order to keep seeing fitness and health benefits from exercise. A professional can prevent you from plateauing and help prevent injuries from occurring. Those with physical jobs often find it hard to train due to fatigue from their occupation. This can be a negative merry-go-round. They are tired from work so they don’t exercise and their fitness level drops and now their job becomes more difficult and their fatigue level increases. Remember the more physically fit you are the easier everyday tasks or a physical job will be. Training can also help prevent many work-related chronic issues or injuries. For those of you with physical jobs, resistance training can improve muscular imbalances and teach you proper lifting form to prevent injury. By strengthening your back/core you can prevent back pain from sitting at a desk all day, never mind correct unattractive and harmful posture! So it’s time to start moving! Find what will motivate you and get started today! Michelle Forrest, BHkin is a Certified Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist from All Out Fitness located in West Kelowna.
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The Peachland Pier Project: a vision for the future, today In February I wrote about the ways our Rotary club tries to build tomorrow, by, amongst other things, investing in educational and life experiences for youth. But experiences are fleeting. A more concrete project is the Peachland Pier which was conceived by Al Springer of the Sportsmen’s Association. Now, the Lions Club of Peachland , the Rotary Club of Peachland and the Sportsmen’s Association have forged a partnership, again, to fund the design and construction of the Peachland Pier. This will be a destination for children, the disabled, the handicapped, for the young and old. The three Clubs have signed a Memorandum of Agreement and arranged for the Municipality to receive donations and arrange for tax receipts to donors of more than $20.00. The wheelchair accessible 120 metre long Pier will front Heritage Park and provide unparalleled, unobstructed views across the lake. It will also provide anglers a position from which to fish, unobstructed by the boulders on the current foreshore. More far-reaching perhaps, is the attraction for tourists and young couples’ wedding photo opportunities. The Pier will enhance Peachland’s image as an accessible tourist destination as well as providing yet another amenity for the enjoyment of all of Peachland’s citizens. The three Peachland service groups share a long history of helping seniors and children, and all three groups have donated funds to kick- start the fundraising process for the Pier. The District of Peachland has formally endorsed the project and has assigned staff to assist the process. We are underway! To learn more, please visit the website www.peachlandpierproject.com To Get Involved in the Peachland Pier Project you can: • Make a cash donation of $20.00 or more: (Tax receipt provided by the District of Peachland) • Get your name engraved on the Peachland Pier railing for $100.00 • Ten words engraved on a brass plaque for $500.00 • Buy a Bench or Fishing Chair, with an engraved brass plaque for $5000.00 Check with staff at the Municipal Town Hall Office! And so, to other upcoming events! April 30th is our first Murder Mystery Dinner: an exciting evening, full of fun, good food – and mystery! If you missed it this year, watch for it next year!!!
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June 4th is our annual Gala Fundraiser Dinner Dance: British Invasion! with music by Easy Fix and with our perennial favourites, our Balloon and Silent Auctions. This year we are sponsored by an impressive array of local businesses: The Peachland View, New Monaco, Peachland Dental Centre, Rogers’ Group Financial, Edward Jones, Tracey Boorman and Sage Real Estate SunLinks.net. Tickets from: Louise at 778-479-6300
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Watch too for our Raffle: outstanding prizes, anywhere in the world that WestJet flies – London, anyone? – a limited number of tickets and all the net proceeds, 100%, go to support our projects – subject to government regulations, of course. Ask any of our approachable Rotarians! Or, catch us at the IGA in Peachland or at Save-On Foods in WestBank.
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WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS BREAKFAST 8-11 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Everyone welcome PEACHLAND UNITED SERVICE 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST SERVICE 10:30 am service fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. UKULELE 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship at 3 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre YOGA (ADVANCED BEGINNERS) 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre
COMING EVENTS RELAXATION AND RENEWAL RETREAT April 23, 10 am - 4 pm, Peachland Little Schoolhouse. Take time to connect with your own joy and inner strength. With guest teacher, Swami Satyananda from Yasodhara Ashram. Cost: $100. Registration: Kymandalu 250826-0230 kymandalu.b@yasodharayoga.org
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre
SPIN XPRESS 7:408 pm, community centre
BRIDGE (EXPERIENCED) 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Q & A WITH LISA KILGOUR, REGISTERED HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST April 27, 10 am, Peachland Wellness Centre. Presented by the Wellness Circle.
PICKLEBALL 9:0511:05 am (3.0-4.0), community centre
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre
FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre
WINTER FARMERS AND CRAFTERS MARKET Apr. 30, 10 am - 3 pm, Visitor Information Centre. Held on the last Saturday of each month until April.
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St Place
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre
VARIETY SINGERS 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10 am-11am. Peachland Wellness Centre. Drop in any Monday TAI CHI 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre INCOME TAX PROGRAM 1-3 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. February 29 to April 18, 2016 PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm (1.0-2.75), community centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30pm, 50+ Activity Centre SPIN, SCULPT & STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm,Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOOD CARVING 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
Peachland Senior Housing Annual General Meeting Where: 4451 5th Street Alexandra Court common room When: May 12, 2016 10:00 am
For the annual reporting and election of officers. Public is welcome to attend. Only paid members are eligible to vote. Membership fee of $2.00
can be paid at the door.
MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
YOGA (BASIC BEGINNERS 8 am, 50+ Activity Centre
CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre
AEROBICS AND MORE 9:15 am, 50+ Activity Centre
DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 10 am-12 pm, community centre
PINCUSHION HIKE AND YOGA 9:30 am. Call Dawn 250-878-6342
COMPUTER LITERACY 10 am-noon. Peachland Wellness Centre
WELLNESS CIRCLE second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 am12pm, Peachland Wellness Centre
BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ 11 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Every 2nd and last Tuesday AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm. Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.75+), community centre TWEEN DROP IN & MULTISPORTS (ages 9-12) 3:05-8 pm. Meet at Peachland Elementary School TWEEN DROP-IN & MULTI-SPORTS 3-8 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12 YOUTH DROP-IN 3:30-8 pm, Peachland Youth Centre. Grades 7+ PEACHLAND SPARKS AND BROWNIES 5:457 pm, community centre
CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre AFTERNOON BRIDGE 1:30-3:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 2-3 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.0-4.0), community centre TWEEN COOKING NIGHT 5-7:30 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12 WRITERS UNBLOCKED Second Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre CLOG DANCING 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 50+ Activity Centre LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm. 2nd week: 6th Ave. Police Station. 4th week: community centre. Dan 250-767-9034
ST. MARGARET’S PLANT AND BAKE SALE May 7, 9 am to 1 pm, Fourth Street Place. Come early for best selection. TEA AT THE TOP May 8, 10:30 am, Hardy Falls parking lot. An interpretive hike on the Fur Brigade Trail to Antlers Saddle. 3 km each way, 300m elevation gain. Register before May 1 at trail. of.the.okanagans@gmail.com. Goodies by donation. For more information go to Trail of the Okanagans on Facebook. CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum
THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am-8 pm, community centre TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS United Church Hall. Beginners start at 9:30 am. All others at 10 am. By the Peachland Wellness Centre BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Centre. Runs every week DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL 10 am-12 pm, community centre IRON & SILK 10:45 am, 50+ Activity Centre CHAIR FITNESS 1111:45 am,4th St Place ROTARY CLUB OF PEACHLAND 121:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant. Be a part of your community and join us for lunch. Everyone welcome. (No meeting June 30 or Sep. 1) AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre
BOOK CLUB 1-2 pm, Last Thursday of each month, Peachland Wellness Centre. PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.75+), community centre UKULELE (BEGINNERS) 1:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre TWEEN DROP-IN 3-5:30 pm, meet at Peachland Elementary. Ages 9-12 MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 PICKLEBALL 5:307:30 pm. (1.0-3.5), community centre TWEEN TRIPS 5:30-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 9-12. $5/member/ trip. Pre-registration is required by calling 250-767-2515 BINGO 6:45 pm (doors open 5:30 pm), 50+ Activity Centre
AEROBICS AND MORE 9 am, 50+ Activity Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10-12pm. Peachland Wellness Centre BRIDGE CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, community centre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES CRIB 1-3pm, Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL 1-3 pm, (3.0-3.5), community centre LEGO TIME 3-4 pm, Peachland Library. Open to all ages FUSION FRIDAYS 4-8 pm, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 13+
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FITNESS ROOM 8 am-6 pm, community centre
MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69
INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, community centre
YOUTH ZONE 6-9 pm, 13+, Peachland Boys and Girls Club. Ages 6-12 3-5 pm
FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th St. Place
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Classifieds Castles to Cabins Housekeeping, cleaning, offices or yard work. Move ins and move outs, weekly, bi- weekly, monthly appointments. Experienced and reliable. Call Michelle 250-826-6285 Handyman Semi retired carpenter with 35 years experience. Interior finishing, spindle rail and Kitchen Cabinet re facing. Ask for Stuart. 250-767-6662 Renosense Home Repair Ltd. Renovations including siding, decks, carpentry, drywalling, ceilings texturing, windows & doors. Need walls moved? All work done to code. Call Eric 250317-6570.
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Career OppOrtunities A &W Now Hiring Full Time and Part Time Cook and Cashier $10.50 to start all shifts apply in restaurant with resume or at www.aw.ca
Community notiCes Alcoholics Anonymous Peachland Fellowship Meets Monday at 7 p.m. (closed meeting) and Friday at 8 p.m. (open meeting). Call 250-763-5555 for more info.
Peachland United Church
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5024 Princeton Ave Peachland. Furniture, antiques, tools, lawn mower, knick knacks... something for everyone! Saturday April 23, 8am to 3pm. One day only!!!
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Zipline Guides and Guest Services ZipZone is looking for energetic, fun individuals for the 2016 season. Must be 19+. Email resume to Jason. Braun@ZipZone.ca
Landscaping EDGING EMERALD CEDARS direct from Okanagan grower. Acclimatized for this area. SPECIAL 5’ tall 10/$200 Delivery and planting available. Call George at Budget Nurseries 250-498-2189 georgedemelo@ mail.com 7-fnc
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PEACHLAND’S BASEBALL TEAMS were eager to try out the new scoreboard and
shade structure recently installed in Cousins Park behind the Peachland Community Centre. Photographer and sports fan Jen Scott captured these shots during the game on April 17.
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$429,000 4215 6th Ave - Enjoy living in this lovely updated 4 bed+den/3 bath rancher walkout in Peachland! Great street appeal with large flat driveway, court yard & low maintenance landscaping. Lovely sunroom and nice deck to enjoy the unbelievable views of Okanagan Lake! CALL TRACEY FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! MLS®10115285
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5024 Princeton Road, Peachland - Excellent .53 acre property with 1987 home offering lake views from the main level. Home is well set back from the road offering quiet privacy. Lots of parking for your vehicles and toys and RV. Good family home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Large sundeck off kitchen over carport plus covered rear deck off of master bedroom. View pictures and more info on my website.
RARE three bedroom at Lakeshore Gardens
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