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Todd Stone and Terry Lake were presenters at the Streamline Transportation Technology press conference at 348 Tranquille Rd on Friday, February 10. Streamline Transportation Technology are experts in transportation, logistics and technology solutions, and those at the press conference were told of the many ways this company could be useful to businesses in and around Kamloops.
Mark Hughes and his Fringe show to raise awareness Infernol Art Productions is proud to present Mark Hughes and his Fringe Show: “Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy” on Thursday, February 23. “How much time am I doing?” is a question that Mark Hughes, a comedian from Vancouver, has asked in different contexts at different points in his life. Shining a light on the path from his dark and grim past of street life, addiction, and prison to the introspective and playful present of stand-up comedy—never stopping along the way to observe taboos, Mark has written and produced a Fringe Festival One-Man Act entitled “Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy”. After all, how can your life be taboo? Mark will both horrify you with his experiences as well as show the many similarities between his life and yours, and how many of us are affected by similar circumstances all while still entertaining with his warm and sharing personality. Everyone who watches this show will walk away with
a new respect for those afflicted with addiction issues. British Columbia, including Kamloops, is currently facing a tragic crisis with Fentanyl causing over 26,000 suspected overdoses and killing more than 914 people throughout 2016 in BC, with more than double the deaths in Kamloops in 2016 compared to 2015. There is a need to raise awareness of this crisis to the public, support those in the frontline - the first responders, emergency workers and community support groups like ASK Wellness, and bring help to those suffering from
addictions and issues leading them to be at a high risk of death. Portions of the proceeds of this show will go towards the Overdose Prevention Sites in Kamloops run by ASK Wellness that offers referral supports and wrap-around services to those in need of help and those most at risk during this crisis. “...through telling his story, fights to help us all understand the roots of neglect, emotional damage, and systemic dysfunction. He offers us a greater understanding of the challenges we as a society face in what we value, and the insane ways that we respond to people
who have been steered into harmful directions by the vagaries of life...this is an experience that few will forget or fail to be moved by.” – Plank Magazine “Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy” is happening on Thursday, February 23 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria Street, with doors opening at 7:30pm and show starting at 8:30pm. Tickets are available at kamloopslive.ca or in person at The Blue Grotto. This is a 19+ event. You can find Mark Hughes on Facebook as Mark B. Hughes or on his website: markhughescomedy.com
New Life Community offers many empowering experiences – continued from front out funding and community Donate your gently used clothing, support. Even if you are unable books, and miscellaneous items; to attend the walk, consider store profits directly support the donating to the organization. Outreach Centre and Rehabilita- In the future, consider taking tion programs. The shop is located items to Thrift City, or hire downtown at 342 Seymour Street. Simply Catering for your next These high-caliber programs function. Every little bit helps. Refer to the website for more and services can’t thrive with-
information, newlifekamloops.ca, or email info@newlifekamloops.ca. Interior Savings Coldest Night of the Year takes place at Riverside Park on Saturday, February 25 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information visit canada. cnoy.org/home. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance