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KICKING OFF CHRISTMAS at the Peachland Christmas Markets this weekend are Teria Hatherell, Lynda Brown and Marion Hall. Hatherell makes essential oil-infused candles, Brown is an expert at needle felt, and Hall will have all sorts of paper products for sale. Peachlanders will find goodies of all kinds this Saturday, with five different markets spread out in seven different spots downtown. Find a map for the fun on Pg. 3

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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District: One more winter, and Renfrew will be repaired KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

A fresh coat of asphalt makes for a smoother ride right now on Renfrew Rd., but it’s not a permanent solution for the waterlogged roadway.

Underground springs in the area have compromised the 6400 block of Renfrew for years, buckling the road and making it difficult to drive on. And because the water is still flowing - since at least June, says Peachland Director of Operations Joe Mitchell, the district can’t start on a permanent fix just yet.

Currently, water is running down one side of the road, alongside the sidewalk, which remains closed.

“We were waiting for it to dry up, like it’s done the last two years, but that didn’t happen this year,” he says, explaining that with winter coming, they wanted to ensure water doesn’t pool and freeze on the roadway, and they also needed to make the road easier for snow plows. A temporary patch was the solution, says Mitchell.

“The road is now paved on top of drain rock, and that’s just so hopefully the water will come down the sides and run out, as opposed to coming out of the asphalt again.”

And while it may look like a permanent solution, Mitchell says to expect the road to settle over the course of the winter.

“We’re going to monitor it - we check on that road every morning - but for snow clearing, this will work.”

Test holes are also being dug in the area, providing more information on exactly how much water engineers are dealing with as they work towards a permanent solution. Currently, a hydro-geotechnical engineer, a geotechnical engineer, and a civil engineer are working alongside the district to find a longterm solution. Mineral analysis has already revealed it’s in fact subsurface water they’re dealing with, so it’s not from the district’s water distribution system.

The project is going to be a significant item for the 2019 capital budget, Mitchell says.

“We don’t know what the cost will be right now, but as soon as we have all the test results we can put together an engineering design with a cost. The solution

will be one that will take care of all the groundwater in this area, and direct it to an appropriate location.”

Construction will likely start in spring, he says.

“We’ll definitely want to ensure there’s no frost in the ground, and the best timing in terms of subsurface water. We’d also like at least a month’s worth of data from the test holes too,” says Mitchell.

Once the project is finally done, it’ll be a relief to residents in the area, says Donna LeBarge, who lives nearby.

“It’s been a long time coming,” she says, adding she’s lucky enough to be able to drive the other way. Neighbours above her, however, haven’t been so lucky.

“It’s been an issue for awhile and a concern for them - we have elderly neighbours who can’t use the sidewalk. But it’s good that the road is a little more drivable for now.”

Signs will remain in the area, reminding drivers to slow down.

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Recent repairs to Renfrew Road (above) aren’t permanent, say District officials who are working on a permanent solution. The temporary patch of pavement will make it easier for snowplows this winter, and will ensure water doesn’t pool onto the roadway and freeze The inset picture shows what the road looked like before.

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Your guide to a day of cheer

KRISTEN FRIESEN Saturday marks just one month til Christmas Eve! It’s the perfect weekend, then, to explore the biggest gathering of crafters, bakers and makers Peachland has seen in years.

Spread out over five spots downtown, the Peachland Christmas Markets on Saturday, Nov. 24 will have something for everyone.

The Peachland Wellness Centre has been hosting a craft market as a fundraiser for five years now, but this year, and with several other groups in town also hosting their own events, it was decided to group together to make a fun day for Peachlanders and visitors alike.

At the community centre, people will find all sorts of Christmas crafts, from jewelry and woodworking, to crochet and needlework, baking and preserves. And if you’re hungry, the Peachland Ambassadors will be hard at work in the kitchen, offering up breakfast, lunch, coffee and goodies.

At the United Church, gently-used Christmas items will be sold, and there will be a bake sale too. The Little Schoolhouse and the art gallery at the Visitor Centre will have everything for those with an artistic eye, and if you’re in the market for a guitar, the 50+ Centre is where you’ll want to be.

2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform The Visitor Centre will Deadline: Elections BC must receive your completed voting also be the site of another market, with 16 different package by 4:30 p.m., November 30, 2018 vendors, including food and wine tastings. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be Voters are encouraged to return their completed voting package as soon as possible. The Chief touring the markets beElectoral Officer has the authority to extend the voting period if necessary as a result of rotating tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., strikes at Canada Post. which is when the entire event is taking place.

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How fast do you drive on Beach Ave? After posting a quick survey on our Peachland View Facebook page, I was expecting more speed demons to come out of the woodwork. As I write this, 132 people say they go the posted speed limit of 30 km/h. Only 46 people said 30 is too slow, and so they drive faster.

Personally, I go anywhere from 30 km/h – sometimes I approach 50 km/h (is that bad?) in the stretch between the Peachland Yacht Club and 13 St. How fast I go is obviously season dependent. Parked cars, trailers, tourists and pedestrians make the 30 km/h limit a no-brainer in summer. And really, when it’s that busy, you should be going much slower.

But ask me in November, when the wind is cold and the tourists are gone and you have three minutes to get up the hill to the kids’ bus stop and it’s just you and the car in front of you – going a steady 27 km/h. These are the times I remind myself there’s a lake on my right, my commute is actually a pleasure, and my lack of time management is not the other driver’s problem.

Like I’ve said before, I’m relatively new in town, so I wasn’t aware prior to the fall of 2010, the speed limit on Beach Ave., between 8 St. and 13 St., was actually 50 km/h.

But in October of 2010, with the Centennial Pathway project being newly completed, council was asked to consider a slower speed for Beach – 30 km/h. At that time, an engineer’s report recommended that with Beach Ave. being a ‘multi-modal corridor’, including pedestrian and cycling, boat parking, and multiple crosswalks - a lower speed limit – along with traffic-calming measures like curb extensions and surface paint, was recommended. Responding to concerns that reducing the speed limit will unnecessarily delay drivers, the report pointed out a trip from 13th St. to approximately 5 St. takes about 58 seconds longer travelling at

30km/h, compared to 50 km/h.

The 2010 report – completed by Urban Systems in Kelowna, also pointed out Lakeshore Drive in Penticton, along the waterfront, has a permanent 30 km/h speed limit, which is still in effect today.

Councillors eventually voted on a blanket speed limit of 30 km/h on Beach Ave., all the way from the Princeton intersection to Buchanan.

Eight years later, do Peachlanders feel a need for more speed on Beach?

Looking back at that Facebook survey, a few people pointed out that 30 km/h makes sense in the summer months, but when fall and winter hit, there’s no need to go that slow.

Mayor Cindy Fortin agrees – she’s always felt a 50 km/h speed limit is more appropriate in the off season between the yacht club and the end of Beach Ave., heading north towards Bliss.

“It would still be appropriate to have a 30 km/h limit year-round from the yacht club to Princeton,” she says.

Actually, it’s requests for speed bumps that she hears about the most.

“I’m ok with a few of the wider ones being installed at the south end of Beach Ave., by the crosswalk near Heritage Park, one in front of the Edgewater, one before 13 St., right by Bliss, and another on 13th, then you turn left off Beach Ave. to get to the highway,” she says.

“People like to burn rubber on that stretch, especially in the summer.”

She says speed bump installation hasn’t gotten much traction though, due to concerns with snow plow operation, among other things.

So for now, it sounds like I’m going to have to live with this 30 km/h rule on my daily commute. I just need to turn off the Type A, maybe turn down the Wu Tang Clan I’ve been listening to, and since I’m going so slow, take a breath, see the lake, and be grateful I have a job where the only complaint about my commute is slower drivers in front of me. They’re teaching me to chill the heck out, and this is not a bad thing.

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Let’s keep First Past the Post electoral system Dear Editor, We are near the end of the BCNDP/ BCGreen mail-in looking for support to change fair democratic constitutional riding elections in BC to party-voting, ProRep, which would serve their partisan interests.

With few participating and little interest except from partisans, it is fair to ask how party proportional representation would affect the people.

PR would replace riding-elected

MLAs in each of BC’s 87 electoral districts free of party partisans voting elsewhere with party representatives according to the provincial or regional party popular vote, as it does in all PR models. But we are a Westminster parliamentary democracy.

We elect Members of Parliament to the Parliament of Canada in riding elections held in each riding separately in a General Election of a parliament when Parliament is dis-

Hey Peachlanders - be a good winter neighbour Dear Editor, Please enforce homeowners on Beach Avenue, to shovel snow from the sidewalk in front of their homes this coming winter. Beach Avenue is our only sidewalk and many people walk Beach Avenue all winter.

I think many homeowners on Beach

go away for the winter, or go to other homes. No excuses! Hire someone to shovel! There should be a huge fine if people don’t shovel.

Thank you for being a considerate homeowner, Lucy Anderson.

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solved or in by-elections between General Elections. We elect Members of Parliament, not parties, movements, or prime ministers. Party vote, or distributing seats in the House of Commons according to the proportion of votes received by party members nationally is not relevant.

Democratic rights and objectives are not achieved, sustained or protected by changing the system to achieve partisan advantage, they are achieved

by the power of persuasion and the willingness to do the hard work of achieving democratic societal consensus.

FPTP and Westminster parliamentary democracy rely on it.

Brian Marlatt Progressive Canadian Party Honeymoon Bay, BC

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FOR SENIORS HERE Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland No one in Peachland should have to face the dementia journey alone Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect thousands of British Columbians, but asking for or receiving the diagnosis can be challenging and families often don’t know what to do. No one should have to face the dementia journey alone; that’s why the Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers the First Link® Dementia Helpline (1-800-936-6033) in Peachland and across the province.

A toll-free phone line, the First Link® Dementia Helpline is for anyone who lives with dementia or is a care partner to someone who does. It’s also for people concerned about their memory, people who work with people living with dementia or any member of the public who would like to know more.

“Someone might call in because they’re starting to see changes in themselves or someone close to them and want to learn more about the warning signs and how to get a diagnosis,” says Sherry Wezner, Support and Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s North & Central Okanagan Resource Centre.

“Most callers are caregivers who need to know who to call or where to turn; we guide them towards services that will help them build the skills and confidence to live with dementia.”

Deanne Matthews called the helpline about a year after her mother Barb was diagnosed with dementia, when she and her sister started to notice changes in her mother’s ability to communicate.

“We realized this was something we needed to start dealing with,” Deanne says.

“We were looking to the long term, and had to start making decisions while my mother was still able to tell us what she wanted.”

The helpline is also a resource for people who haven’t felt comfortable reaching out because of fear.

“They’re the people who haven’t reached out at all until it’s a crisis,” Wezner says. “We walk them through scenarios and help them understand how they could respond to people living with dementia.”

Peachland residents who call the helpline will be connected to the full range of services offered through the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s First Link® dementia support, including support groups, community resources and education workshops for every stage of the journey. First Link® offers education like Shaping the journey: living with dementia®, a six-week series that Deanne was able to participate in with her mother.

“It really helped us get prepared,” Deanne says.

Deanne and Barb also participate in Minds in Motion®, a social and fitness program for people in the early stages of the disease to attend with their care partner.

No matter why a person calls the First Link® Dementia Helpline, Wezner says that the goal is always the same: “to make sure that they get the support they need.”

Peachland residents who are concerned about dementia can call the First Link® Dementia Helpline (1-800-936-6033) or visit alzheimerbc.org. They are encouraged to speak with their health-care provider about whether or not a referral to First Link® dementia support would help them.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Glitz, games and glamour: A big night for local biz KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

It was Aces all around last Saturday at the Peachland Community Centre, where a full house celebrated excellence in local business.

The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Vegas-style ceremony, featuring a card table, spinning wheel and silent auction. Dinner was a Medieval Feast, courtesy of the Gasthaus, and Fitzpatrick supplied the wine.

The winners are: Business of the Year: Lakeside Notary Public Entrepreneur of the Year: Johnston Meier Insurance Lifetime Achievement Award: Wes Bedford, Peachland Pharmacy Excellence in Customer Service: Chico’s Paradise Clothing and Gifts Staff Member of the Year: Geoffrey Davis, Peachland Pharmacy & Jordan Nixon, Dragon Lotus restaurant Excellence in the Trades: KRB Construction and Renovation Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality: Okanagan ATV Tours Excellence in Professional Service and Retail: Peachland Lakeside Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Excellence in Food Industry: Blind Angler Grill Event of the Year: Rubber Ducky Race Not For Profit of the Year: Peachland Ambassadors

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In the spirit of the season, we will be accepting donations on behalf of the Central Okanagan Food Bank and Inn From The Cold.

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

THE BLIND ANGLER won the Excellence in Food Industry award.

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BEST EVENT WINNERS were the organizers behind Peachland’s annual Rubber Ducky Race,

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Games of chance, dinner and dancing added to the celebration at the Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce last Saturday.

This is the slow season for our stores and services in Peachland - let’s get out and support them this winter!

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STAFF MEMBERS OF the Year Geoffrey Davis (middle left) and Jordan Nixon (middle right) accept their awards.

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If you were a resident of Woodlands, also known as Woodlands Institution and Woodlands School, in New Westminster, B.C., you may be eligible for a payment from the provincial government.

People who resided at Woodlands prior to August 1, 1974 will receive $10,000 in an ex-gratia payment. In addition, people who resided in Woodlands after August 1, 1974 will receive up to a maximum of $10,000.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

NEWS

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LIGHTING UP BEACH is Andy Clements, who was installing Christmas lights on about 20 posts along Beach Ave., from Heritage Park all the way to Bliss Bakery last week. Thousands of light bulbs, hundreds of metres of strands, and many man hours go into making downtown festive. If you drive down Beach Ave. at night, you’ll see some of their handiwork. The big reveal, however, will be Dec. 7, during Peachland’s annual light-up. There will be a glow parade, visits with Santa, food and entertainment. Watch for more details coming soon!

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2019 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 2019: January 8 & 22

July 9

February 12 & 26

August 13

March 12 & 26

September 3 & 17

April 9 & 23

October 8 & 22

May 14 & 28

November 12 & 26

June 11 & 25

December 10

All Regular Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Peachland Community Centre, 4450 – 6th Street, Peachland, B.C. 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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Have you sent your referendum ballot yet?

KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

If you’re like most, there’s a beige envelope that’s been sitting somewhere in your house. It looks important, you’ve been told it is anyway, but there it sits, day after day.

Nov. 30 is the deadline to decide what kind of voting system should be used in provincial elections, but in the wake of the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and its mail carriers, Elections BC is urging voters to send in their ballot this week.

British Columbians are being asked two questions: The first asks voters to choose the current First Past the Post system, or a proportional representation voting system. The second question asks

voters to rank three proportional representation systems in order of preference: A Dual Member Proportional (DMP) system, a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system, and a Rural-Urban Proportional (RUP) system.

Have your tuned out yet? Again, you’re not alone.

According to numbers released by Elections BC, just over 15% of voters in the Penticton electoral district, which includes Peachland, have been returned. Surrey, Burnaby and Abbostford are among the lowest returnees so far, with percentages in the single digits. Province-wide, approximately 597,300 ballots have been received, representing about 18% of registered voters.

You can mail in your ballot, or hand-deliver it to any Service BC Centre (40 Calgary Ave. in Penticton or at 305-478 Bernard Ave. in Kelowna).

SEND IN SOON: The province wants to know what kind of election system we should adopt

ince-wide popular vote. A party’s second seats are filled in districts where its candidates did particularly well. Parties need at least five percent of the vote to get any second seats. The DMP system was recently developed in Canada and is not currently in use.

Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) In this system, there are two types of MLAs. District MLAs represent electoral districts and are elected using First Past the Post. Regional MLAs represent groups of electoral districts called regions. They are elected from a party list so that each party’s share of seats in the legislature roughly matches its share of the province-wide popular vote. Regional seats are allocated to parties within defined regions, not the province as a whole. District seats and regional seats - added together - roughly match the party’s share of the vote. A party must get at least five percent of the vote to get any regional seats.

In some forms of MMP, voters have two separate votes: one for a district candidate and one for a party.

In other forms, voters cast one vote for a candidate that also counts for the candidate’s party. If MMP is adopted, a legislative committee will decide after the referendum if voters have one vote or two. MMP is a system used in Germany, New Zealand and Scotland.

Rural-Urban Proportional (RUP) This system combines two different proportional voting systems: Single Transferable Vote and Mixed Member Proportional. Voters in semi-urban districts use STV to elect multiple MLAs for their larger electoral district. Parties can run multiple candidates in a district and voters rank their preferred candidate on the ballot. Voters can rank as many candidates as they wish. RUP is not used anywhere as a single system, although MMP and STV are used in several countries.

STV is used in Ireland, Australia and Malta.

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Ranking your choices: First Past the Post British Columbia has a total of 87 electoral districts.

Under the current First Past the Post system, each district is represented by one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Voters mark their ballot for one candidate. The candidate with the most votes in the district wins and represents the district in the legislature. The number of seats a party gets in the legislature equals the number of districts its candidates win. This system tends to elect candidates from large parties and result in single-party majority governments.

Dual Member Proportional (DMP) In this system, most electoral districts are combined with a neighbouring district and represented by two MLAs. The largest rural districts continue to have one MLA elected by getting the most votes. In two-MLA districts, parties can have one or two candidates on the ballot. Parties decide which of their candidates is listed first on the ballot and which is listed second (a primary and secondary candidate).

Voters vote for a candidate or pair of candidates by marking the ballot once. The first seat in the district is won by the candidate with the most votes. For parties that run two candidates, this seat is filled by the candidate the party listed first on the ballot. Second seats go to parties so that each party’s share of seats in the legislature roughly matches its share of the prov-

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Bud McEwen passed away peacefully while sleeping on November 11th, 2018. He is survived by his wife Audrey, his son Tom (Veena) and grandsons Nolan and Graham, his son Brett and his brothers George and Tom. He was predeceased by his first wife Lois, son Craig and his brother Robert. Bud had a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alberta, a discipline that defined his character and personality - analytical, pragmatic and brilliant. He worked most of his career as an engineer and executive for Alberta Power which he thoroughly enjoyed. He had many interests over his lifetime including racing boats, coaching hockey, carpentry and flying. However, he was happiest when spending time with his family or working on a project like the family cabin at Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Bud was very devoted to his family and he will be sadly missed by them and all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent care of Eunice Schmidtke to Brookhaven Care Centre at 1775 Shannon Lake Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2N7, where he was fortunate to spend his last weeks under their competent and loving care. A private family service to remember Bud will be held at a later date in Alberta.

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NEWS

West Kelowna UBC prof seeks Liberal Party nod KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

An associate professor at UBC has put her hat in the ring, seeking the federal Liberal nomination for the Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding.

The environment, economy, seniors, poverty, healthcare and families are all priorities, says Dr. Mary Ann Murphy, who lives in West Kelowna.

“I hope to bring a fresh, optimistic and innovative approach to federal politics for this riding. I believe that voters

are tired of divisive, partisan criticism, and prefer to see their representatives exchange ideas instead of insults. This riding is ready for progressive change in 2019.”

Murphy’s practice background includes work as a juvenile probation officer, social planning, and research related to demographics, aging and public policy. She has also worked in private industry, government and academia.

Earlier this month, the Liberal Party held a convention in Kelowna.

The federal election is Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.

Peachland Wellness Centre Society (PWC)

Thinking About Downsizing?

IN THE RING: Dr. Mary Ann Murphy is hoping to be the Liberal candidate in the next federal election

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PWC is hosting a seminar on “DOWNSIZING–TIPS & STRATEGIES”.

Dave Collins, a Senior Real Estate specialist and longtime Peachland resident, will be sharing his knowledge and expertise on how to take the stress out of downsizing. This seminar is designed for anyone who is looking to downsize. See you there!!!

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District of Peachland Council Committees

Volunteers Wanted

With a new Council term beginning, the District of Peachland is looking for advisory committee members.

If you are interested in participating in any of the following committees, please submit a letter of interest including your background and contact information.

• Peachland Economic Development Committee Purpose: To identify, investigate, analyze and periodically report to Council on matters affecting or having the potential to affect, the growth, prosperity and economic well being of the community.

• Tourism Promotion Committee Purpose: To identify, design and implement through community partnerships, activities and opportunities that will improve tourism services. To work cooperatively to develop Peachland as a tourism destination through collaboration between the local tourism sectors.

• Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Change Purpose: To support the District of Peachland’s efforts to achieve its commitments under the BC Climate Action Charter, inspire community action to reduce Green House Gas(GHG) emissions and conserve natural resources, offer leadership and expertise to identify and achieve Peachland’s climate action goals, and to provide information and sponsor projects which support Peachland’s climate action goals.

• Peachland Healthy Watersheds Committee Purpose: To provide advice and support to Council and staff on matters affecting the water quality and quantity in the Peachland Creek and Trepanier Creek watersheds. Meetings will be held every two months, unless specific workload or timing requires additional meetings.

Please submit applications to Corporate Services 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. V0H 1X7 or email to corporateservices@peachland.ca by 4:00 pm November 30th, 2018. Members should expect to attend between 6-12 meetings per year.

For details on the Committee’s terms of reference, please see the website at http://www.peachland.ca/council-committees

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NEWS

New maternity website has all the baby info KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Families expecting new little bundles can find everything they need to know about the big changes coming into their lives, thanks to a new website facilitated by the South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice.

Family physicians, midwives, obstetricians, pediatricians, patients and other care providers came together to develop the site, which is a one-stop shop for all things baby, says midwife Susie Lobb.

“We’re happy that with this new website, more people will know about all the care options available to them, such as the variety of caregivers that offer home visits, allowing parents to stay in the comfort of home as the baby’s feeding, weight and general health is checked,” she says.

Dr. Catherine Botting says the info will help anyone who plans on giving birth in Penticton, whether you live in Peachland or Princeton.

“Having all this information in one location can help expectant mothers make the care choice that is right for them,” she says.

Other info on the site includes how to access maternity care clinics, providers and support workers including midwives, family physicians who deliver, obstetricians, doulas, public health nurses and perinatal social workers.

It also provides information about the type of pregnancy, birth and newborn care they each offer and how to access them.

There’s also info about developments in maternity care in the area, such as the recently opened South Okanagan Maternity Centre.

Parents to be can visit the site at www.pentictonmaternity.com

BRINGING HOME BABY: New parents and baby are visited at their home by midwife Susie Lobb of the South Okanagan Maternity Centre (left) and family medicine resident, Dr. Emma Polle – just one of the maternity care options highlighted on the new website: www.pentictonmaternity.com.

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com 50+ Centre - Potluck is November 23rd at 6 pm. Guitar Sale and Swap is November 24th/25th 8 am - 7 pm.

Annual Christmas Sale - Peachland United Church on 4th St. is holding their annual Christmas Sale Saturday, Nov, 24 from 9 to 3 pm featuring home baking, gently used Christmas decorations and jewelry. For more information call 250-767-2206.

Christmas Craft Fair - Peachland Wellness Centre is again putting on the annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Peachland Community Centre on Nov 24 from 9 am to 3 pm. Come and enjoy this fabulous day as Peachland Wellness Centre joins with other community groups to make up the Peachland Christmas Markets.

Christmas Market- Saturday, November 24 from 10 am to 3 pm. The Peachland Little Schoolhouse is participating in the Christmas Market. Christmas baking, quilting and jewelry will be available. Come out and see their Christmas light display too!

The Power Of Sound & Nature In Music - Sunday Nov 25, & Dec. 2 from 2:00-4:30 pm at AD LIB Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. RSVP. $17.00 per session or $40.00 for 3 sessions. Tel. 250-768-1404 www.claudiakargl.comPeachland Legion - Is hosting their annual general meeting Monday November 26 at 7:30 pm.

Peachland Wellness Centre -is hosting a seminar on “DOWNSIZING –TIPS AND STRATEGIES”. Dave Collins, a Senior Real Estate specialist will be sharing his knowledge and expertise on how to take the stress out of

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA 9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm Community Centre YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

POUND 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

TUESDAYS

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT MONDAY MORNING COFFEE SERVICES Every Third Tuesday of the 10-11 am, month, by Appointment. Call Peachland Wellness Ctre 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) Wellness Ctre 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, TAI CHI noon, 4th Street Place 50+ Activity Centre by donation SPIN & SCULPT MEDITATION/RELAXATION 9:15-10 am, Community Centre 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:30 am, 1-3 pm, St. Margaret’s Anglican Community Centre Church NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING THERAPEUTIC YOGA 1:15 pm, 10-11 am, 50+ Activity Centre Community Centre CONTRACT BRIDGE CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME 1:15 pm, (0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, 50+ Activity Centre Community Centre MINI BATTERS T-BALL CARPET BOWLING 3:45-4:30 pm registered 10 am, Community Centre 50+ Activity Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.5) AA 12-1 pm, 4:30-6:30 pm, 50+ Activity Centre Community Centre MINI BATTERS T-BALL 4:30-5:15 pm. Registered Community Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

downsizing. Tuesday November 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Peachland Community Centre Banquet Room.

Peachland Little Theatre- Is proud to present the play The Enchanted Bookstore Nov 28-29-30 at 7:00 pm and Dec 1 and 2 at 2:00 pm at 4th St, Peachland. Tickets - Adults $15 and Students $10. Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy, the UPS Store in West Kelowna and also at the door.

Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle presents - Maralee Webber, a certified reflexologist. She will discuss the healing techniques of reflexology and other wellness issues, November 28 at 10:00 am at 4426 Beach Avenue. Everyone welcome.

Season’s Sparkles Light Up The Arts - Opens November 30 at 5:00 pm. Live Music 5:30 to 8:15 pm. Raffle tickets, wine tasting and much more. Located in Summerland Art Centre, 9525 Wharton St. Shop for unique handcrafted art and gifts for everyone on your list. The shop will be open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm until December 24. Closed Sundays.

Christmas House - For the 11th straight year Beverley is opening her house to everyone. 4750 Peachland Place.

1 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, December 9th. For more information call 250-767-2409 The Peachland Variety Singers - Present their winter concert, Songs of Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:00 pm in the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Besides old favourites, some contemporary pieces and the treasures, there will be a carol sing along and refreshments after. Admission is by donation. Limited seating.

COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

MEDITATION 11:45- 12:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted

by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 pm, 4th Street Place

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 5:45-7:30 pm, Community Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

IRON & SILK 10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 7:45-9:30 pm, Community Centre

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FALL STORY TIME 11:15 am Peachland Library

WEDNESDAYS

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ZUMBA 11:45 am-12:45 pm, 4th Street Place

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE Community Centre 8 am, $5 Drop in FAMILY MULTI SPORT 50+ Activity Centre (Drop In) 5:30-6:30 pm, Bring mat, Beginners Community Centre welcome

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA 9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250-878-6342

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Oct 10th DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month,

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

TEEN DROP IN Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

MINI KICKERS SOCCER (4-6 years) 4:30-5:15 pm, Registered Community Centre

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre PASSION 4 ART 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. DROP IN Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm, Community Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 2-4 pm, Community Centre PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

GUEST COLUMN

Proportional representation is the way to go Have you noticed all the “No” side ads? One of them features a kindly old lady who learns that her local MLA has been replaced by some anonymous person in Vancouver. Unfortunately, this story is completely opposite to the truth.

In reality, local representation would be significantly improved under a proportional system.

Let me tell you a story to illustrate what I mean.

My friend Ian has participated in every election since he was old enough to begin voting over 60 years ago.

Although his vote has never actually served to elect anyone, he still goes through the motions. “I’m going to vote for the candidate I like best, and I don’t care if that person doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of being elected.” You need to know Ian – he is stubborn and he stands on principle.

Then there’s my other friend, Linda. Linda also votes every time, but she takes a more pragmatic approach. “I don’t want to throw my vote away, so I’ll

vote for the person who has the best chance of keep- MLA does an adequate job on constituency matters, ing out the party that I detest”. Linda is never entirely but they share a sense of frustration at the lack of efhappy with the outcome of the election, but she fig- fective representation when it comes to policy issues in the Legislature. ures her success rate at voting “I don’t even bother strategically has been about art of the issue with low contacting my MLA 40/60 over the years. “It’s not anymore on policy very satisfying, but it’s better voter turnout is that matters. There’s no than the alternative,” she says. point – they always I respect Ian and Linda for voters often end up with listen politely, nod not giving up. Sadly, about 40% an MLA who doesn’t their heads, and of our fellow citizens have givthen proceed to tell en up, and the toll has been share their worldview. me why they won’t particularly high among young voters. Only 28% of eligible 18 Gisela Ruckert vote the way I ask.”

I get it. There is to 24-year-olds voted in BC’s President, Fair Vote Canada BC a diversity of opin2017 election. Only 28%!

Part of the issue with low voter turnout is that vot- ion in every riding, and it’s a logical impossibility to ers often end up with an MLA who doesn’t share their expect MLAs to reflect that when they only have a worldview. Both Ian and Linda feel that their elected single “yea” or “nay” in the Legislature.

However, if BC shifts to a proportional system, both Ian and Linda are likely to have an MLA who votes the way they want on policy matters. In the central interior, Ian and Linda could be NDP, Green or Conservative party voters. On Vancouver Island and elsewhere, they might be Liberal voters.

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So proportional systems improve local representation in two significant ways: a) they provide far more voters with an MLA who shares their priorities, and b) they ensure that government includes representatives from all regions.

What would this look like under the three systems on offer? Under Dual Member, voters would have two local MLAs, usually from different parties.

Under Mixed Member and the rural portion of Rural-Urban, we would have one local MLA plus a few regional ones, giving us a mix from different parties.

And under Rural-Urban, voters in urban and semi-urban areas of BC would have a team of MLAs from different parties representing their multi-member riding.

Under the systems that have been proposed, BC can have both stronger local representation as well as proportionality. So my friends Ian and Linda and hundreds of thousands like them, as well as the growing number of non-voters in BC, would feel that their votes actually mattered.

And the kindly old lady from the “No” side ads can rest assured that she will always have at least one local MLA ready to hear her concerns.

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MP Dan Albas: Statistics Canada far from transparent In my late October MP report, I referenced the serious concerns I was hearing from citizens on breaking news that Statistics Canada is demanding access to certain Canadians’ personal financial and banking information, including all transactions along with bank account balances, without citizens’ consent.

Since that time Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and the Official Opposition have been able to ask Prime Minister Trudeau about these very serious concerns in the House of Commons.

In response the Prime Minister has made it clear that he strongly supports Ottawa bureaucrats having access to your personal financial information.

The Prime Minister has also stated that Statistics Canada is actively engaged with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on this file.

There is a problem with that statement.

The Privacy Commissioner has publicly stated that he had no idea Statistics Canada wanted data on 500,000 households, until Global News published these details.

Further, the Privacy Commissioner has also stated that Statistics Canada is falling “way short” of its stated objective of being transparent.

Why does this matter?

Recently the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology had an opportunity to question the head of Statistics Canada on this program and learned some troubling new information.

Although initial reports suggested that 500,000 Canadians would be targeted annually, the actual number is 500,000 households.

This means that everyone living within your family home would also be subject to having their personal financial information taken without their consent.

Statistics Canada also admitted that it is intentionally taking more information than it believes is necessary.

This means each year, 150,000 households more than necessary will have their financial data taken without consent.

Another troubling admission is that although Statistics Canada will “anonymize” your personal financial data, the agency also admitted that your original data, including your identity, will not be deleted and that if it is deemed necessary to reunify your data, Statistics Canada will retain the ability to do so.

When asked specifically why not delete this personal contact information, the agency did not provide an answer.

We also learned that Statistics Canada can charge fees to private corporations for providing them with neighbourhood by neighbourhood aggregated data, however Statistics Data insists that this is not “selling” your data, but is recovering fees for service.

I have had constituents share with me that they feel large companies, like Facebook and Amazon, already have a significant amount of private transactional and personal information as it is.

Currently Statistics Canada has claimed this pilot program to take your private financial data without your consent is on hold pending the investigation from the Privacy Commissioner.

This week the Globe and Mail reported that 74% of Canadians they surveyed are opposed to Statistics Canada taking their personal financial data without their consent.

Locally I am hearing even higher levels of opposition.

The Trudeau Liberal Government remains strongly supportive of your private financial information being taken without your consent and has claimed

that citizens’ concerns that are raised by both the Conservative and NDP opposition is simply “fear mongering”.

My question this week:

Are you concerned about your financial information being taken without your consent and shared with Ottawa bureaucrats or do you believe this is all a case of fear mongering?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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