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NEWS

New Route 70 bus service will include less trips than expected JOANNE LAYH Transit users hoping to take the Route 70 bus service to Penticton have less trips to look forward to, Peachland council learned last Tuesday.

After being omitted from the launch of Route 70, followed by a delay in joining the transit service, starting next month Peachland will be included along the bus route from Penticton to Kelowna, although there will be less stops in Peachland than originally presented.

Back in October, Peachland council were told that starting in January, Route 70 will include two stops in each direction daily on Tuesday through Friday and four stops in either direction on Mondays, expanding to four times each weekday starting in September 2021.

However, at last Tuesday’s council meeting, chief administrative officer Joe Mitchell said the proposed schedule has since been confirmed as one northbound trip per day and one southbound trip per day from Tuesday through Friday with two northbound and two southbound trips on Monday.

Although the service is a reduction from what was originally presented, the approximate annual cost for the service, $16,000, remains unchanged because it is based on population.

I’m just curious how it came about that we originally understood there would be two trips a day and then suddenly it’s become one trip for the same price,” Councillor Keith Fielding said.

Mitchell explained that the first and last bus of the day will still need to go past Peachland to meet their schedule efficiently and there isn’t an extra six minutes in the schedule make the stop.

“I’m a little bit disappointed that they only want to stop once Tuesday to Friday just to gain six minutes. It boggles my mind,” Councillor Patrick Van Minsel said.

Councillor Pam Cunningham wondered who would use it with just one round trip a day and remarked it doesn’t seem worth it.

“I’m going to support this because I think we need to find out whether or not this is a service that our residents need and can support, but I must admit that [BC] Transit is making it, I think, unreasonably difficult to do so,” Councillor Terry Condon said.

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“Even the scheduling of the bus itself sounds like a day trip shopping bus rather than an attempt to provide community commute to a neighbouring town.”

Mitchell also brought disappointing news about the proposed bus stop locations.

Back in October it was also explained that there would be two pick-up/drop off locations - one on Beach Ave. near the intersection of Princeton Ave. and Hwy 97 and one on or near 13th St.

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isting bus stop provides because it is a little larger than the busses used for 22 Peachland route, he explained.

Parking availability near the proposed southbound stop would not be impacted as parking spaces were already removed earlier this year as a result of a traffic and sightline analysis at the corner of 4th Street and Beach Avenue.

Members of Peachland council were offered the option of saving the parking spots,

I’m going to support this because I think we need to find out whether or not this is a service that our residents need and can support, but I must admit that [BC] Transit is making it, I think, unreasonably difficult to do so.

- Councillor Terry Condon

However, in his report to council, Mitchell explained that upon further discussion with BC Transit, it has been determined that there are some very specific requirements for bus stops due to the Route 70 bus being an accessible service; including such items as overall length limits as well as the availability of curbing and sidewalk.

“While the stops at 13th Street remain acceptable, establishing a northbound stop within the downtown core would require the elimination of five small vehicle parking spaces on the eastern side of Beach Avenue,” Mitchell stated.

The bus requires more space than the ex-

but it would mean the bus would make only one stop in Peachland, at 13th Street.

“If it’s worth losing the parking stalls we can do that temporarily, and it’s not working, put them back,” Mitchell said.

Coun. Condon said bus stops at the bottom of 4th Street are needed as people living at the Residence on 6th and other seniors housing are likely to be the people that are using the service.

“I agree with what Councillor Condon said. I think we need two stops in Peachland. That’s a long trek for people who may Continued on Page 3

2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Pursuant to Sections 94(1) & (2) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given of the schedule of Regular Council Meetings for 2021: January 12 & 26

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August 10

March 9 & 23

September 7 & 28

April 6 & 20

October 12 & 26

May 11 & 25

November 9 & 23

June 8 & 22

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During the Pandemic Regular Council Meetings are held via an electronic platform that can be viewed at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C., or through live webcasting at www.peachland. ca/watch. Regular Council meetings start at 7:00 p.m. unless changed by Council resolution and posted at the Community Centre notice board and the District Office notice board.

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Five Beach Avenue parking stalls to be eliminated to make room for new bus stop Continued from Page 2

want it from one end and not the other, so I think if we’re going to buy into this, we do need both of those,” Coun. Fielding said.

Councillor Mike Kent asked if the municipality had explored other alternate locations that might not take up parking spots and suggested the location at the end of Beach Avenue near the intersection with Princeton Avenue, where a bus stop currently exists.

“We thought that was actually a really good one and then BC Transit told us because it’s an accessible bus we actually have to have a raised curb,” Mitchell said, adding that the southbound stop has one but the northbound one does not.

Some discussion followed about getting a raised curb installed at a later date so the parking stalls near 4th Street could be reinstated.

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“I think this is going to be a trial for the first little while. It’s not what I expected, either,” said

Mayor Cindy Fortin.

Last year the Route 70 bus began travelling from Penticton to Kelowna,

making stops in Summerland and West Kelowna (where the bus terminates, and riders transfer onto

another bus into Kelowna), however, the bus does not stop in Peachland.

When discussions ini-

tially got underway about this service, Peachland was at the table and expressed strong interest in participating in the service. However, when the route began service between Penticton and Kelowna, Peachland wasn’t included.

Route 70 is part of the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) bus system. In June 2019 Peachland council passed a resolution instructing staff to continue conversations with the RDOS with respect to transit Route 70 stopping in Peachland and in March of this year council endorsed entering into a contract with the RDOS to include Peachland as a stop on the route. The agreement was set to start in September, however, in May Mitchell informed council that those plans were off for 2020 while BC Transit put a temporary halt on any transit changes during the COVID crisis.

Peachland Recreation Updated Program Registration Information Following Dr. Bonnie Henry’s Province-wide restrictions on physical activity and adult sport, the District of Peachland has adjusted winter registration as follows: Peachland TIO n Guide N tioA creaE C E R ReR GUIDE

WINTER 2021

PROGRAM REGISTRATION AVAILABLE

PROGRAM REGISTRATION ON HOLD

Children’s Programs

• Functional Fitness

Low intensity fitness such as…

• HIIT

• Yoga classes and workshops

• Women on Weights

• Fitness Room

• Dance fitness (REFIT & Zumba)

• Seniors Stretch and Strength

• STRONG Nation

• Indoor Walking

• Spin, Core & Stretch

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For the list of available activities, please visit www.peachland.ca/recguide or call 250.767.2133.

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Hainle Estate Winery makes global debut at China International Import Expo

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Peachland’s Hainle Estate Winery made its global debut at the third edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE). The import exhibition was held in Shanghai from November 5 - 10.

As the first icewine producer in North America and the first certified organic winery in Canada, Hainle is dedicated to expanding its legacy into China’s wine market. For three consecutive years Hainle has participated in the China International Import Expo promoting Canada’s organic wines. Chinese consumers continue to broaden their palates from Canadian icewines to Canadian full-bodied red and white wines.

The China International Import Expo offers Chinese

The scenery of Peachland was on display in Shanghai at Hainle Estate Winery’s booth at the China International Import Expo.

consumers the opportunity to taste Canadian wines and also an opportunity for

Hainle to enter the expansive China market.

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nications director for the British Columbia Wine Institute, stated that China’s

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The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, stated at the opening ceremony that the China International Import Expo demonstrates China’s desire to share its market opportunities with the world and contribute to the global economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a nutshell, Hainle is proud to preserve its name as the first icewine producer in North America while expanding its brand overseas.

Note: This year nearly 400,000 professional visitors attended the event. Up to 70 per cent of the world’s top 500 companies that participated in the first two expos were present at this year’s (third) China International Import Expo. More than 400 new products, technologies, and services were launched at the expo.

market continues to present growth opportunities for British Columbia wine.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ARTISTS OF THE OKANAGAN returned for its fifth year featuring local artists displaying works representing a variety of media: oil, acrylic, mixed media, watercolour, fibre art, clay sculpture, pastel, ink, fine art photography, printmaking, and charcoal and glass sculpture. This year’s exhibition features 48 artists showcasing over 80 works. The exhibition features seven Peachland artists: Berkeley Stuart, Jean Allen, Jean Brandel, Michael Healey, Susan Driussi, Susan Haglund and Wayne Power. The exhibition runs until Dec. 23 at the Peachland Art Gallery.

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Peachland United Church at 4421 4th St. is holding its annual Christmas Extravaganza featuring gently used quality Christmas items plus vintage jewelry and collectibles. Sales dates are Nov. 25, 26, 27, 28, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, Noon - 3 pm. COVID protocols will be in place. Masks are required.

HISTORIC CHRISTMAS DISPLAY at the Peachland Visitor Centre boardroom from Nov. 27 - Dec. 23. See a vintage sleigh, model train, Christmas ornaments from the past and more.

ZOOM WITH SANTA Book your visit with Santa! Call 250 767 2133 or visit peachland.ca/christmas-celebrations. Event happens Sat. Dec. 12 from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

BLOOD DONATION EVENT Donors are needed at the Canadian Blood Services upcoming Blood Donation Event, which takes place at the community centre on Dec. 16 from 12 pm – 6:45 pm. Canadian Blood Services has implemented new safety requirements for COVID-19 in all donor centres. Tips for donors include: be well hydrated

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 8 am – 8 pm Registration only; no drop-ins Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am – 9 am Registration only; no drop-ins Peachland Community Centre 50+ FIT AND STRETCH 9 am - 10 am 50+ Activity Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10:15 am – 11:15 am 50+ Activity Centre Hosted by the Wellness Centre TAI CHI 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP 1 pm – 4 pm Registration: plsworkshops@ peachlandarts.ca Peachland Community Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm - 3 pm 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE 1:15 pm - 3 pm 50+ Activity Centre

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(approx. 2 L day before and 1 L day of); be generally feeling good; eat before you donate; and bring government issued ID. 7TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER on December 25, hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre and partnered with the Peachland Legion. If you are alone, new to Peachland or low on funds, please reserve your FREE Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. Delivery and take out only (pick up at the Peachland Legion). Reserve by December 18 by calling the Peachland Wellness Centre at 250-767-0141.

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British Columbia extends public health orders to Jan. 8, 2021

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LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Public health orders aiming to reduce transmission of COVID-19 are remaining in place until the new year.

While the limited doses of the Pfizer vaccine are expected to arrive in B.C. next week, the fight is not yet over according to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

Henry extended the Public Gatherings and Events order — which prohibited B.C. residents from social gatherings outside of their

immediate household — until midnight on Jan. 8, 2021.

“I understand that for many of us this will mean celebrating the coming important holidays in a different and smaller way than what we may be used to,” Henry said. “We can, though, still be festive, we can still connect with family and with friends in a safe and virtual way in many cases.”

New exceptions to the order prohibiting gatherings and events include drive-in or drive-thru drop off events.

“We know that in some occasions we have either

drive-thru to look at lights where people do not get out of their cars or to drop off, at this time of year we’ve seen toy drives and others,” Henry said.

Drive-in events are allowed with a maximum of 50 cars and physical distancing and entry/exit controls are still expected to be in place.

The rate of increase in cases has been steep in the past month in B.C., however, Henry said there has been a recent a levelling off of case counts — which she attributes to recent public health restrictions.

“This shows that what we are doing, the measures we have put in place are starting

to have an effect, and starting to work. This means that what you are doing every day is making a difference, but we are not yet through this storm and we cannot let up now,” Henry said.

B.C. saw 647 new cases of COVID-19 from Friday to Saturday, 726 new cases from Saturday to Sunday and 647 cases from Sunday to Monday for a total of 2,020 new cases in the province over the weekend.

Of those, 203 new cases were identified in the Interior Health region.

As of Monday, there were 9,380 active cases province-wide, 349 of whom are in hospital, and 77 of whom are in and intensive care unit.

There are 10,747 people under active public health monitoring in B.C. and there were 35 deaths over past three days, for a total of 527 deaths in B.C. since the beginning of the pandemic.

B.C. also saw six new healthcare facility outbreaks over the weekend including McKinney Place in Oliver

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In B.C., there are 1,697 active cases in long-term care, 1,073 of which are residents and 605 of which are staff.

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Sid and Sherry Kendrick (left) were the happy winners of Lakeside Autocare’s “win your winter tires” contest. The Kendricks, who have been customers since 2011, couldn’t have been more appreciative to owners Frank and Laurie Kouwenhoven (right). “We love them! They’re great for the community,” said Sid. “They’re very involved with any event that is going on. They support lots of things like the Christmas dinner with the Wellness Centre and they’ve done events through the chamber, lots of good work done by these people,” added Sherry. The Kendricks won a set of Michelin X-ICE tires.

Peachland Quilters and Needleworkers, represented by Sharon McPhee and Barb McGregor, present Judy Bedford (right) with $420, the proceeds from the disposition of their assets, for the Peachland Food Bank.

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PEEK AT THE PAST - a portrait of Peachland’s pioneers: Don Wilson

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Peachland Chamber of Commerce volunteers Darlene Hartford, Rocky Rocksborough-Smith, Tanya Northcott, Janice Hancharuk, and Larry Guilbault decorate the TNI Business Centre in support of the Peachland Recovery Task Force Light-Up Virtual Gala event. The gala event held last Friday raised just over $12,500, which will help support the Peachland Boys and Girls Club, Peachland Wellness Centre, BEEPS and the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association.

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PEACHLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Many of you will know the affable custodian of the museum but did you know that unlike most of us, Don Wilson was born in Peachland? Don’s parents arrived here during the Great Depression. His mother found work in the orchards and later in the hospital in Kelowna, while his father worked for the Highways Department. At that time, Highway 97 went down Beach Avenue, up Drought Hill through to the ferry landing.

Don attended the Peachland Primary School which is now known as the historic school. There were 12 grades divided amongst the four classrooms. The school had wood heating, which was not too comfortable in winter. It was especially bad when the lake froze solid in 1949-50. Of interest was the school bus that was pulled by a horse.

Don remembers there were many activities to occupy children in those days. Sports events took place in the Athletic Hall, now the community centre, and the curling rink, where the 50 Plus Activity Centre is now located. In winter the children would ride their “sleds” (wooden boards) down the hill behind the school as there was no highway there then. They also enjoyed marching down to the Legion to watch National Film Board movies.

Don worked in the hardware store from 1976-1989.

During his years here, he became our fire chief, was a councillor for the District of Peachland and the hub of the Historical Society. Don has spent his retirement years in the museum delighting locals and visitors alike with stories of the early days in Peachland.

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The proposed duration of the PMP is from 15 April 2021 to 14 April 2026. Larvicide products proposed for use include Vectobac 200G, which contains the natural-occurring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, (PCP #18158) and VectoLex CG (PCP # 28008) and VectoLex WSP (PCP # 28009) made with the related bacterium Bacillus sphaericus. These products provide species-specific control of mosquito larvae and are non-toxic to other organisms including insects, fish, birds, wildlife, man and domestic animals.

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When physical alterations are neither practical or desirable, developing larvae will be treated using VectoBac 200G or VectoLex larvicides. Applications of Vectobac and VectoLex would be made by hand-broadcast or motorized backpack spreader methods. All applications will be conducted within the boundaries of the RDCO. This Pest Management Plan is being prepared for the Regional District of Central Okanagan by Duka Environmental Services Ltd., an environmental services firm with extensive experience in pest management plan development and local mosquito control operations. Information on proposed treatment areas, annual mosquito control program operations and this PMP are available to the public by request through Duka Environmental Services Ltd. 19732 – 68th Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1H6 (604) 881-4565, Facsimile (866) 7595902, or email; duka@telus.net. For VectoBac or Vectolex product information please see the manufacturer’s website www.valentbiosciences.com A person wishing to contribute information regarding a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of this Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to Duka Environmental Services Ltd. (agents for the Regional District of Central Okanagan) at the contact addresses above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in response to this notice and application will become part of the public record.

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Investigation finds widespread racism in B.C. healthcare system DALE BOYD

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Racism and stereotyping against Indigenous patients is widespread in B.C.’s healthcare system according to an independent investigation — which saw 86 per cent of Indigenous respondents reporting they have experienced some form of discrimination in the system.

The “In Plain Sight” report, released Nov. 30, found a lack of cultural safety and hundreds of examples of prejudice and racism towards Indigenous people throughout the province’s health care system.

The independent investigation was spurred on by reports of a “Price is Right” game being played in B.C. emergency rooms during which staff would guess the blood-alcohol level of patients, however, the investigation found only anecdotal evidence of such activities.

“Our detailed examination of those allegations found no evidence of an organized game as originally depicted. Namely with prizes and … occurring throughout emergency rooms across British Columbia. What I did find was anecdotal and episodic evidence of multiple activities that resemble those allegations,” said Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, lead investigator, while reporting the results of the investigation Monday. “Not as a game with that name. Not as widespread as alleged, and in places not just targeting Indigenous people and Indigenous patients.”

However, Turpel-Lafond said, the review found a “much more widespread insidious problem.”

“Meaning, if there had simply been a game played away from patients, as difficult as that would have been to make that finding, what I found, in fact, was at the point of care there is direct prejudice and racism touching all points of care and impacting Indigenous people in B.C.,” Turpel-Lafond said. “Now, that doesn’t mean every Indigenous person, every First Nations, Metis or Inuit person in B.C. who seeks care at the point of care will experience direct personal racism today, it just means that any Indigenous person could face it because it is that pervasive and entrenched in the system.”

“We should all find that conclusion deeply troubling.”

The review included input from 9,000 indigenous patients, family members, third-party witnesses, healthcare workers and responses from two online surveys. The report also received direct submissions from 600 people and included 150 interviews with staff and people working within the health-care system.

“Examining all of this evidence we found pervasive, interpersonal systemic racism that adversely effects not just patient and family experiences but also longterm health outcomes for Indigenous people in B.C.,” Turpel-Lafond said.

According to the report, 52 per cent of Indigenous health care workers that responded experienced some form of racial prejudice. More than one-third of the thousands of non-Indigenous health care workers surveyed in the investigation reported witnessing interpersonal racism or discrimination against patients, family and friends.

“Indigenous people consistently told us, and this is confirmed by the health care workers who responded and the cases, that they are subject to negative assumptions. Negative assumptions based on prejudice, based on racism, based on beliefs that should not exist in our healthcare system,” Turpel-Lafond said. “Among the top negative assumptions that are circulating in our healthcare system today is the idea that Indigenous patients and people are less worthy, that they’re alcoholics, that they’re drug-seeking, that they’re bad parents, frequent fliers, non-complaint and incapable of adhering to treatment or medical advice.”

The review also examined health-care data of approximately 185,000 First Nations and Métis patients, showing that racism limits access to medical treatment and can negatively affect the health and wellness of Indigenous people. Indigenous women are disproportionately impacted by racism in health care and that racism contributes to Indigenous people being disproportionately affected by the current public health emergencies of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis as well, the report found.

A separate data report, which will offer a more in-depth look into the health system’s treatment of Indigenous people, will be released next month.

The report makes 24 recommendations to address what it calls a systemic problem, including establishing three new government positions to take the lead on the issue including a B.C. Indigenous health officer, an Indigenous health representative and advocate and an associate deputy minister of Indigenous health.

The review recommends that the B.C. government lead apologies for Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system, and direct and implement a comprehensive system-wide approach to addressing the problem. This includes changes in laws, policies and practices to align with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as required

by B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Among other recommendations, the report calls for government to work with Indigenous organizations to improve the system’s patient complaint processes to address Indigenous-specific racism and for the development of a new approach to cultural safety and humility training for B.C. health-care workers. The

report also calls for a new school of Indigenous medicine at the University of British Columbia.

The investigation has shed light on the fact that racism runs so rampant in society it has become the “unspoken norm,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip with the Union of BC Indian Chiefs.

“We need to use this report as a stepping-stone to change. We need to implement the recommendations and, importantly, we need to raise our voices loud and clear to call out those complicit in allowing racism to endanger and, in some cases, irreparably harm Indigenous lives. You have to go to the hospital sometimes — and it has to be safe for all British Columbians including First Nations,” Phillip said.

Find the full report, In Plain Sight, here: https:// engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/613/2020/11/InPlain-Sight-Full-Report.pdf A summary version of the report is here: h t t p s : / / e n g a g e . g o v. b c . c a / a p p / u p l o a d s / sites/613/2020/11/In-Plain-Sight-Summary-Report.pdf

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