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Centre of Gravity could shift dates Jennifer Smith STAFF REPORTER
Centre of Gravity will be held on a new date, city council was told Monday. The popular volleyball, basketball and extreme sport extravaganza has brought world class DJs and musical acts to Kelowna for the August long weekend, attracting $5 million to the local economy in the process. However, complaints from neighbours and general concerns about drug use, squatting and the rowdiness its attractions also seem to draw have the City of Kelowna and organizers tossing about new dates in hopes of alleviating some of the pressure. “I think it’s something we can work with as a community…Everybody has to compromise to make these kinds of events successful,” said Coun. Andre Blanleil. The event is considered the top tournament in Western Canada for a number of the sports involved and attracted Olympians like Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter. However, by focusing on musical acts like Tiesto, Kaskade and Dada Life, it has developed a party atmosphere some believe is causing problems on city streets. A petition from one of the South Pandosy neighbourhood associations and complaints to City Hall prompted a review before council. When the report came forward Monday, it was suggested more focus on the sports and a new date just might clear up the difficulties. The festival is subject to review every year and city councillors were careful to note the organizer, Scott Emslie and Wet Ape Productions, has been extremely responsive to the municipality’s needs and those of the RCMP. Coun. Maxine DeHart came right out and said “we want you to stay,” before suggesting that the date change would be mutually beneficial to everyone. “Even in recession time, I can’t remember a long weekend in August where the hoteliers have trouble filling the hotel,” she noted. With this said, filling hotels might not be in the interest of COG party-goers, as noted in the presentation to council.
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Former Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart is B.C.’s new investment and trade commissioner for Asia, Premier Christy Clark announced Monday. Stewart will be based in Beijing, but will travel to Japan and Korea to meet regularly with officials working for B.C.’s international trade ministry. Stewart said his experience promoting the wine industry in Asia will help him in the job. Clark emphasized Stewart’s experience as an MLA and cabinet minister, which she said gives him quick access to her and other cabinet ministers. “We need a representative in Asia who is known to have access to power and government here in British Columbia,” said Clark, who took the opportunity to become the MLA for Westside-Kelowna after Stewart stepped aside to force a byelection.
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