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Personal information of up to 15-million LifeLabs customers, primarily in B.C. and Ontario, may have been accessed during a cyberattack on the company’s computer systems. LifeLabs has four clinics in Kamloops — two downtown, one in Aberdeen and one in North Kamloops. According to a statement from the company, released on Tuesday, hackers gained access to the computer system that held customer information that could include names, addresses, email addresses, login user names and passwords, dates of birth, health card numbers and lab test results. The access was accompanied by a ransom demand, which LifeLabs said it paid. LifeLabs said it retained outside cybersecurity consultants to investigate and assist with restoring the security of its data. The company also reported the
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A Kamloops councillor wants the existing Trans Mountain pipeline relocated from residential areas in Westsyde. Coun. Denis Walsh filed a notice of motion on Tuesday at council’s regular meeting, calling for council to lobby the Canada Energy Regulator to order Trans Mountain Corporation to move its existing pipeline in Westsyde as work to twin the line next year reroutes through Lac du Bois. Council will debate Walsh’s motion at the next meeting, on Jan. 14. “If they’re digging a ditch for a new pipeline, why wouldn’t they just bypass Westsyde? It’s 66 years old,” Walsh told KTW. The current Trans Mountain pipeline has been in operation since 1953, spanning 1,150 kilometres from Edmonton to Burnaby, including through Kamloops. The federal government has approved twinning of the line, with construction expected in the Kamloops area in spring of 2020. Seventy-three per cent of the expansion will follow the existing route, 16 per cent will follow other infrastructure and 11 per cent will require new right-of-ways. In Westsyde, where the existing pipeline travels through private property and across city streets, the plan is to build the second pipeline around the residential area and utilize a right-of-way already established in the Lac du
Bois area north of the neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the existing line in Westsyde, which runs under private property and between David Thompson elementary and Westysde secondary, will continue to operate. Walsh said he has been speaking with the Westsyde Neighbourhood Community Association, noting residents have expressed to him concerns over safety, given the age of the infrastructure. Walsh said with construction on a new line to begin, the old line should be decommissioned and two lines should be constructed at the same time. “If you’ve got an opportunity, take it now,” Walsh said. Walsh’s notice of motion comes in the wake of a series of letters sent in the past few weeks to city council from residents John McNamer and Susan Mann. The pair argues the existing pipeline through Westsyde should be decommissioned. “We believe it is timely and necessary for Kamloops city council to take a leadership role in bringing about greater understanding of the current condition and future safety of the existing 66-year-old, 24-inch Trans Mountain pipeline as it passes through the Kamloops area,” McNamer and Mann wrote in a Nov. 25 letter to council. “We submit that there is a large and unacknowledged danger from a leak or leaks from this outdated and possibly obsolete pipeline and ask council to become engaged in further edu-
cating all of us about any and all risks, followed by appropriate action to protect local residents and the environment to the highest degree possible.” McNamer and Mann cited Keystone Pipeline’s recent 1.4-million-litre spill of Alberta diluted bitumen in North Dakota, noting Keystone was built in 2011 Trans Mountain was built in 1953. The Canada Energy Regulator was at city hall last week, discussing with council its role in the pipeline process. At that time, Walsh asked if CER would have any concern about the age of the pipe going through the residential area. “I wouldn’t say necessarily specific to the age of the pipe because pipeline companies need to have their integrity and maintenance and operations program, which we have oversight for,” Canada Energy Regulator socio-economic specialist Danielle Prevost told council. “And so as long as they’re meeting the standards they need for that safety and integrity of that pipeline, which can be done in a variety of ways, age isn’t necessarily the determining factor in that.” However, she noted, there would be more oversight and requirements, in place through legislation, to ensure safety of people and the environment. Walsh, however, argues the existing line puts at risk the health and safety of residents and their property.
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• retrieving the data by making a payment, doing so in collaboration with experts familiar with cyber-attacks and negotiations with cyber criminals; • engaging with law enforcement, who are investigating the matter; • offering cyber-security protection services to LifeLabs’ patients, such as identity theft and fraud protection insurance. “There is information relating to approximately 15-million customers on the computer systems that were potentially accessed in this breach,” Brown said in his open letter to customers. “The vast majority of these customers are in B.C. and Ontario, with relatively few customers in other locations. “In the case of lab test results, our investigations to date of these systems indicate that there are 85,000 impacted customers from 2016 or earlier located in Ontario; we will be working to notify these customers directly. Our investigation to date indicates any instance of health-card information was from 2016 or earlier.” B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Michael McEvoy said he is “deeply concerned” about the cyber-attack and access to personal information of LifeLabs customers. LifeLabs has set up a dedicated phone line and information on its website for those affected by the breach. To find out more, the public should go online to customernotice.lifelabs.com or contact LifeLabs at 1-888-918-0467. In January 2013, patient information for 16,100 Kamloops-area residents was on a computer hard drive that went missing as it was being transferred by LifeLabs to Burnaby from Kamloops.
The fire that destroyed Parkcrest elementary in September began in the roof of the the school before spreading to a kindergarten classroom. The official cause of the fire, however, is being labelled as undetermined in a report now completed by insurance investigator Coast Claims, Kamloops Fire Rescue fire investigator Kevin Cassidy told KTW. Cassidy said the fire’s cause remains undetermined as the investigation was met with a number of hindrances, one being that the building was unsafe to enter and another being the extensive fire damage. “A significant amount of the building was structurally collapsed,” Cassidy said, adding the fire damage around the area of origin made it difficult to determine a specific cause. The fire’s origin was determined to be in a space between the roof and drop ceiling above four elementary classrooms in the northwest
portion of the building, Cassidy said. Failures in the building’s electrical system or parts of the heatingventilation-air conditioning system could possibly have been to blame as they were the heat sources in that area of origin, but Cassidy said there is not enough evidence to determine probable cause. Cassidy said RCMP, Kamloops Fire Rescue and the insurance investigator conducted an extensive probe, safely removing portions of the Brocklehurst building to enable closer inspection in the area of origin before the structure was bulldozed. Kamloops Mounties confirmed the fire was not believed to be arson-related. There were three staff members in the building at the time of the fire, which was called in just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, the third day of the 2019-2020 school year in Kamloops. Cassidy said eyewitness reports from staff inside the building at the time of the fire and from firefighters on scene helped determine the blaze began in that roof space before dropping into a kindergarten classroom.
MICHAEL POTESTIO/KTW FILE Parkcrest elementary was destroyed by fire on the third day of the school year.
“The initial report from one of the staff members was heavy black smoke coming out of that first room and moving rapidly through the top part of that room,” Cassidy said, noting there wasn’t any evidence to determine how long the fire had been growing in the roof before dropping into the classroom. “That’s an undetermined amount of time,” he said, adding three to five minutes passed from the time an alarm detected the fire to dispatch being notified, and another six minutes elapsed between a call from dispatch and firefighters arriving on scene. No work was being done on the school at the time of the fire and maintenance staff hadn’t
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worked in the building for the past two months, school district secretarytreasurer Kelvin Stretch said, adding he is not aware of any maintenance issues the building has had over the years. Most of the schools in the Kamloops-Thompson district are between 40 and 50 years old. Parkcrest elementary was built in the early 1970s. SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAY HAVE SAVED SCHOOL The elementary school could have been saved from destruction if it had a sprinkler system, Cassidy told KTW. “A sprinkler system could have possibly helped to contain the fire to that first room of origin or within that first area of four classrooms
and could have assisted our fire crews in containing it to that area as well,” Cassidy said. Stretch said 26 of the district’s 45 schools have sprinkler systems, leaving 19 that do not, as they were built before such systems were required to be installed. There were no students in the school at the time of the late afternoon blaze, but a few custodial staff and a teacher all escaped from the building unscathed. The 360 students who attended Parkcrest are now in classes at nearby George Hilliard elementary on Holt Street. A rebuild of their school is estimated to cost about $38 million, which will be covered by the provincial government.
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he federal government’s pledge to plant two-billion trees in the next decade is a cost-effective way to pull greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere, according to a green economy think tank at the University of Ottawa. The federal government is already talking to provinces to get the planting started next year. In October, a new initiative called Team Trees was launched. It’s an initiative by a large group of internet celebrities to plant 20-million trees by the end of this year. For every dollar donated, one tree will be planted through the Arbor Day Foundation. Within a week, there was a donation of one-million trees by Elon Musk, along with multiple donations of 50,000 and 100,000 tree and a stunning amount of smaller donations. Planting trees alone will not solve the climate change crisis, but it’s a good start. And, as far as environmentalism goes, it’s the kind of thing pretty much everyone can get behind (as opposed to, for example, stances on pipelines). Two-billion trees within a decade and 20-million trees within weeks. Those are a lot of trees. However, we lose plenty of trees on a regular basis. California alone has averaged more than 30-million trees lost per year for the last four years to just beetles and drought. Of course, we’re no strangers to tree loss here in B.C. . In both 2017 and 2018, well over one-million hectares burned in wildfires, aside from that lost due to drought, beetles or other causes. In May, the province, in an effort to re-establish wildlife habitat, announced 22-million trees would be planted in areas burned during the 2017 wildfires in the Plateau, Elephant Hill and Hanceville fire areas. And, according to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, 259 million trees will have been planted throughout B.C. this year. We can all do our part, small as it may seem, by grabbing a spade and a sapling and planting one of these carbon dioxide scrubbers.
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s 2019 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that was. While many of us do this individually, it’s particularly important to look back on some of the events and decisions that continue to shape our city. It was a year that was a first for four of your city councillors and they all met the challenge head-on, learning process and perspective on the fly. Each has brought a fresh point of view to our deliberations, which in turn have helped the veterans see things in a different light. Council adopted a new strategic plan this year, with its priorities focused on governance and accountability, livability, vibrant economy and environmental leadership. Every decision we make, large or small, will have included one or all of these priorities. Council has spent much of the year focusing on social housing. Along with BC Housing, Interior Health, Canadian Mental Health Association and other agencies, we have endeavoured to reduce homelessness by facilitating the opening of transition housing, shelters and low cost housing options. Though sometimes controversial, we have remained vigilant in finding comfort for our marginalized citizens. The opioid crisis, though somewhat lessened, remains with us. We lobby hard to find answers from the province and Interior Health. The ultimate goal would be to completely end overdose deaths in Kamloops and to direct those in need to very much-needed services that deal with addiction issues.
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CITY HALL We do not have the luxury of willing it away, but rather have a real responsibility with ensuring the future health and well-being of our citizens. This year brought about a completely new committee structure as the old one had become unwieldy and cumbersome. We have gone from many, many committees to five. These committees reflect the departments that make up our city structure, such as finance, civic operations, sustainability, etc. Each committee has three members of council, the CAO, the relevant director and staff. Meetings are open to the public and go a long way in directing pertinent issues to council. While members of the public do not sit on these committees, we have engagement groups composed of residents that report to these committees. Though the learning curve has been steep, it is our belief the resulting efficiency will make it worthwhile. Capital projects were front and centre this year. The West Victoria Street project is nearing comple-
tion and kudos to staff and our contractors for making the project as painless as possible. Though not completely funded by us, construction of the new patient-care tower at Royal Inland Hospital has begun. The resulting facility will increase capacity considerably and provide state-of-theart medical care for our citizens. Issues facing us as we move into the new year include a referendum on whether to borrow up to $45 million to build a Kamloops Centre for the Arts, the fate of the former Stuart Wood elementary, Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and how it impacts our community, and biosolids disposal, to name a few. The most important and pressing issue, however, will be establishing the new budget, which is always challenging and a whole different topic that could be discussed ad infinitum. This is a very small snapshot of what we as council have faced this past year. So much more could be included in this column, but I suspect it would be severely edited due to space restrictions. It has been, and continues to be, a distinct privilege to serve as one of the members of your city council. It is my sincere wish that all of you enjoy the holiday season, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. May your new year bring you much health, love and prosperity. Dieter Dudy is a Kamloops councillor. His email is ddudy@ kamloops.ca. Council columns are published monthly in the print edition of KTW and online at kamloopsthisweek.com. Comment at editor@kamloopsthisweek.com.
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NO TAX HIKES LEAD TO POVERTY SOME ADVICE FOR PEDESTRIANS AND DRIVERS IN THE CITY Editor: With respect to pedestrian-vehicle collisions, there’s a simple, free activity for vehicle owners that can help reduce the number of incidents. Clean your headlights. It’s surprising how little grit it takes to dim your lights. Check them when you walk out in the morning. Check when getting gas. If you are cleaning your headlights and tail lights, check the vehicle behind yours and clean, if necessary. They’ll smile and thank you. Check your headlights before you get in to drive home from work. If your vehicle is older, look into upgrading the bulbs. Check to see if the plexiglass is faded and scratched. If it is, buy a buffing kit, go to one of the shops that offer this service or check the wreckers for better lenses. There are many other ways we need to deal with the pedestrian- vehicle problem, but making it easier to see hazards is immediate and cheap. Tom Rankin Kamloops Editor: We had to go downtown after dark and we have a plea for all pedestrians: Please wear reflective clothing or carry a reflector. It was amazing to see the number of people wearing black clothing. They are very hard to see. Alea Thomp Kamloops
Editor: Re: Bob Wren’s letter of Dec. 13 (‘We need a break from tax hikes’): I am amazed you gave top-of-page priority to the angry, vapid outburst Wren wrote about city taxes. I call the outburst vapid because I see in it virtually no attempt to produce a rational criticism of the city’s tax structure or any rational basis to the “break from taxes” argument, which is the intended outcome of the proposed “reform.” Ongoing yearly tax increases — here as elsewhere — are a result of national and international market forces that produce what we call inflation. The notion that little old River City could immunize itself from such evil forces is somewhat akin to the myo-
pic fever that recently put the United Kingdom on a path to cultural and economic isolation. Can you imagine the composition of a committee of angry, reluctant taxpaying Scrooges running Kamloops City Hall? No more filling up the trucks unless they run forever on fuel at last year’s prices. No wage increases for workers for the foreseeable future — or ever. Work in the dark during winter months when BC Hydro rates increase. Ration toilet paper in the public parks. Don’t cut the grass in the parks. Ban children from parks — in fact, sell the parks. Do all that and more and nobody would be faced with tax increases. Simple, isn’t it? I wonder how many competent volunteers would run city hall for no compen-
TAX HIKES AMID RECORD-SETTING BUILDING? Editor: Kudos to Bob Wren’s letter of Dec. 13 (‘We need a break from tax hikes’). I agree with the call that open transparency be given to Kamloops taxpayers to justify local property tax increases.
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It was announced recently that our taxes may rise by more than two per cent next year. Is the city not flush with some built-up cash within its reserves? After all, it was just reported that 2019 will likely be another record-setting year for
building permits, at $271 million and counting. Kamloops is quite literally on the rise east, west, north and south. Growth and investment here is better than it has ever been. Therefore, one has to ask,
Editor: Thanks to all who made the recent Seniors’ Lights Tour such an enjoyable experience. What a treat to be taken around the city to see the lights and then return to Sandman Centre for refreshments. The music played by our very own Rube Band provided a joyful, holiday atmosphere, while friendly
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and respectful air cadets served us refreshments. Santa Claus, Mayor Ken Christian and councillors — including Bill Sarai in a sweater with blinking lights — greeted us. There was so much goodwill and fun. Events such as the Seniors’ Lights Tour make me deeply appreciate our fine city of Kamloops. Johanna Walters Kamloops
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sation or expense reimbursements — or for wages at 1989 levels. What do you suppose might motivate them? I suppose the ultimate result of the proposed angry citizens’ voluntary budget police would be perpetual wage freezes, which would, ultimately, impoverish the hundreds of firefighters, police officers, clerks, drivers and others who work, eat, live and learn and pay taxes It would probably serve them right, according to the angry citizens, and perhaps they would then get real jobs. Maybe we could even freeze wages and pensions for all employees. Then we wouldn’t need a committee of angry taxpayers. But think of how poor we and our city would be in a few years. Pierce Graham Kamloops
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Grades 8 and 9 coming to Sun Peaks next year MICHAEL POTESTIO
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School District 73 intends to bring junior high classes to Sun Peaks elementary next fall. Having approved undertaking a planning process for incorporating grades 8 and 9 into the K-7 school during an in-camera meeting in November, school trustees on Monday directed staff to obtain feedback on the proposal from the
community in January. If approved, the school, now known as Sun Peaks elementary, will add a teacher and expand by one portable to accommodate the two grades for the 2020-2021 school year. It will also move from its current four-day per week schedule to five days and likely receive a name change. The school district has a portable in storage at Sun Peaks that can be used for the addi-
tional space and the cost of adding another teacher is expected to be covered by the provincial funding received from the additional students, according to a staff report to trustees. According to that report, the expansion will necessitate reviewing the level of support staff at the school. Trustee Meghan Wade asked if the school district would still be expected to bus grades 8 and 9 students who don’t choose to attend
the Sun Peaks school, which superintendent Alison Sidow confirmed, adding trustees could gauge that interest level amongst parents during the community consultation. The school’s enrolment projections show between 92 and 96 students are expected to populate the elementary grades over the next three years. The district anticipates having about 25 students in grades 8 and 9 attending the school over that time.
The school district projects 14 Grade 8 students and five Grade 9 students attending the school next year, with 13 students in each grade the following two school years. The district received a request from the Sun Peaks Education Society in October to consider adding grades 8 and 9. The school in Sun Peaks was established in 2012. In 2018, the school district included the need for a new school in Sun Peaks in its capital plan.
Outdoor school in Chase will not be pursued MICHAEL POTESTIO
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Kamloops-Thompson school trustees have rejected moving forward with a proposed outdoor school in Chase, agreeing with a recommendation from staff. According to outgoing assistant superintendent of elementary, Rob Schoen, additional costs to the district, a lack of response from parents and the fact Haldane elementary already has a strong focus on the outdoors led to the recommendation. In October, the school district approved a study to determine the feasibility of establishing an outdoor school in Chase within Haldane elementary. The study examined factors such as staffing requirements, transportation needs, facility requirements and parental interest in the program. The feasibility study found the school already has an emphasis on the outdoors, along with a strong environmental program that has won multiple awards since 1992. The kindergarten classes spend Wednesdays learning outdoors, a Grade 6 class has regular outdoor
learning sessions and the Haldane parent advisory committee has raised $20,000 to build an outdoor classroom space. Schoen told trustees on Monday that the Haldane elementary property is not an ideal outdoor learning environment, noting there would be increased staffing and transportation costs to the district as a result. He also noted just 21 per cent of parents responded to a survey on the outdoor school and there were three communities — the Little Shuswap, Neskonlith and Adams Lake First Nations — that felt they weren’t given an opportunity to provide feedback. Schoen suggested more time is required to engage local First Nations in such pursuits. The idea for an outdoor, kindergarten to Grade 6 school of choice in Chase came to the board in May from representatives of a parent working group. According to Schoen, Haldane’s natural transition toward more outdoor learning provides the parental working group, Haldane staff and the broader community a chance to work together to better utilize and access the natural learning environments in the vicinity.
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Child-luring report probed in Logan Lake Mounties are investigating an attempted child luring report in Logan Lake. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to a letter to parents, sent the following by Ron Collins, principal Logan Lake secondary and elementary. A 10-year-old girl said she was approached at about 3:30 p.m. by an older
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for the suspect and report any sightings to Logan Lake RCMP at 250-523-6215. FINALLY, A SENTENCING Nearly a decade after he was arrested by police, an admitted Kamloops drug dealer is slated to head to prison in the new year. Adam Colligan was charged with trafficking in a controlled
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substance following a series of incidents in February and March of 2011. The now-34-yearold had been slated to be sentenced this week, but that hearing has been pushed back to the week of Jan. 13. Colligan could face a sentence of two years behind bars. In 2015, Colligan was handed a sevenyear prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of aggravated assault, unlawfully discharging a firearm and extortion following a 2013 shooting that left a self-described cannabis advocate with a gunshot wound to his knee. Colligan, who has been linked to the Independent Soldiers gang in the past, is now living in Edmonton. In court on Monday, defence lawyer Dale Melville said Colligan will travel to Kamloops next month for his sentencing hearing. NEW TRIAL DATE FOR VISKOVICH A Thompson Rivers University business instructor facing a raft of charges stemming from an alleged domestic assault has had his trial delayed.
Julio Viskovich is charged with single count of unlawful confinement and assault, as well as two counts each of assault with a weapon and uttering threats. The charges were laid following an alleged incident in Kamloops on April 27. Viskovich, 38, had been slated to stand trial in Kamloops provincial court on April 2, but a new trial date is scheduled to be set on Dec. 19. Viskovich, who describes himself as a leading social media influencer, teaches marketing at TRU’s School of Business and appears to have a large online following. According to his Twitter bio, Viskovich is a “Forbes.com Top 30 global sales influencer.” He has also claimed to have “helped build $1B biz @hootsuite.” ROBBER SET TO PLEAD GUILTY A Kamloops man accused of robbing four convenience stores in a span of 30 hours earlier this year will plead guilty in the new year. On Monday in B.C. Supreme Court, lawyers set a date for Ian McPherson’s next court appearance.
McPherson was charged with four counts of robbery in April, but is now facing three counts. He was arrested in connection with a string of robberies on April 14 and April 15. Held up were stores on Halston Avenue, Salish Road, Tranquille Road and Parkcrest Avenue. During the robberies, police said, a man entered the stores brandishing a large knife and demanded money from clerks. In at least one robbery, the accused was identified as having worn a distinctive Vancouver Canucks hoodie. McPherson is scheduled to enter guilty pleas during the week of Jan. 6. He has been free on bail since April 30.
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Owner of euthanized cat wants bylaws beefed up ELIZABETH WEBER’S TABBY WAS MAULED BY A DOG AND SHE IS NOT HAPPY WITH CITY’S RESPONSE Elizabeth Weber’s cat, Nyla, was put down this past summer after being attacked by a dog that entered her property. Weber is calling on residents to email city council, pushing for the city to release publicly its watch list of dogs involved in similar incidents and to enforce that which is stated in its bylaws.
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Elizabeth Weber remembers the day her cat Nyla was mauled to death by a pitbull. She remembers the split second the attack occurred, the screams that followed and her frantic bid to clean up the fur before her daughter could see. It was Aug. 15 and a man who lived down the road was walking three dogs by Weber’s Heffley Creek home, two of them off-leash. She was in her yard and exchanged neighbourly pleasantries. “I consider it the opportunity for the dog to let himself in and he pursued my cat,” Weber said. “I didn’t measure the distance, but I would say it was from here to across the street before he got there. And, then, he bit into her, broke her spine and shook the living crap out of her. As it’s happening, and it only takes seconds, I’m screaming and running. My husband — he’s seen it — is screaming and running. The dog is unresponsive.” Shaken by the incident, the couple called the City of Kamloops bylaws department to report the dog attack, while learning Nyla had to be put down. “They said, ‘She’s got too much damage. It’s her spine. She’ll never walk right,’” Weber said. “And, then, they said, ‘Well, no, it’s not just that. She can’t hold her bowels, she has all kinds of spinal damage.’ So, when you go in, there’s your cat — and, substitute your dog, whoever — and she
drags herself to me and you have to euthanize them.” Four months later, Weber’s grief over losing the family pet has turned to frustration, due to what she believes to be insufficient action at city hall to remedy the situation and protect others. After the dog attack was reported to bylaws, she learned the dog owner would be fined between $300 and $500 for having his dog off-leash. Nothing, however, would happen to the dog. No conditions would be placed on the pitbull. And, unlike Weber’s pet, the animal would not be put down. City community and protective services director Byron McCorkell said he met with Weber and reviewed the case, but said the city stands by its decision. He deemed the situation an “accident,” which would not have happened had the animal been on
a leash. Dog owners are required under the city’s Dog Responsibility and Control Bylaw to have their animals on-leash at all times, unless in an area designated offleash, such as certain city parks. The city determined the dog owner violated that bylaw and he was fined accordingly. “At the end of the day, as we explained to her [Weber], our bylaws are for people,” McCorkell said. “If the person had had the dog on a leash, there would have been no incident, but in frank terms, dogs are dogs. Whether pitbulls, German shepherds or poodles, they will chase cats and, in this incident, it’s very unfortunate. We feel very badly for her family, but at the same time, we don’t just go and euthanize the dog.” McCorkell said the dog owner was “very remorseful” noting that,
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in addition to the fine, he paid the Webers’ veterinarian bill, which came in at more than $1,500 McCorkell said the city had no previous history on the dog and, in subsequent interviews, determined it to be a respectful animal. According to the city’s bylaw, aggressive or dangerous animals are designated based on prior history, which might include having been at large, uncontrollable barking and engaging in dog fights or altercations with other animals. McCorkell said language in the bylaw could be cleaned up and that the situations are considered on a case-by-case basis. If something happened again with the pitbull, he said the city would likely “step it up another level.” That answer isn’t good enough for Weber. She believes the city is downplaying the situation and worries about a for-sale sign on the
dog owner’s property. New neighbours will not be warned about the incident or dog. “The fact that this dog can go do this again,” Weber said. “There’s no guarantee at all whatsoever — he can go do the exact same thing to another cat or dog or you on the street — that he will be euthanized.” The city’s bylaws department received three calls for service in the third quarter of 2019 for reports of a dog killing another animal. McCorkell said one of the dogs was put down. He added that the city has more than 9,000 dogs in its registry, of which a “handful”are aggressive. Weber is calling on residents to email city council, pushing for the city to release publicly its watch list of dogs involved in similar incidents and to enforce that which is stated in its bylaws. Otherwise, she said, why should she shovel her driveway or put out her garbage by certain times if bylaws are not enforced? “My question to council is, why doesn’t it show in here [bylaw] that they have to do a watch list,” Weber said. “Why doesn’t it show first attack does not count, second attack maybe, has to be looked at?”
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A Kamloops city councillor is urging patience while saying she understands why some residents are worried about a plan for CN Rail to increase the amount of coal moving through the city. “I know there are people out there who are residents who are worked up about it,” Coun. Dale Bass told KTW, pointing to a potential online petition calling for two new rail overpasses downtown. “I’ve explained to everyone who has contacted me that this isn’t happening for 18 months. There’s nothing to panic about.” Earlier this month, CN and Teck Resources announced a long-term deal for the transport of steelmaking coal between Kamloops and North Vancouver. The deal runs from April 2021 through the end of 2026 and is expected to allow Teck to “significantly increase shipment volumes” through an expanded terminal in North Vancouver, according to a press release. The mayor of Kamloops said he is confident CN will be a good neighbour when the new coal-hauling contract comes into effect. Ken Christian said he has made clear to rail operators CN and CP his main issue with the plan — coal dust, specifi-
cally from empty cars heading from the Lower Mainland to the Kootenays to be refilled. “They need to have a better system for that,” he said. “We sit down with them regularly. They’re working on different agents they use to sequester the ambient coal. Aside from that, it’s just another commodity going through the city.” Bass agreed the dust has been an ongoing issue — one that could get worse with more coal and longer trains. As part of the new contract, CN has said it intends to spend $125 million upgrading its infrastructure between Kamloops and the Lower Mainland, which will include some improvements in the city. One may be the grade crossing at Lorne Street. It is a section of track connecting CP and CN lines and is expected to see increased use when the new coal agreement takes effect in 2021. “We’re hopeful that with them getting plans finalized for that crossing we can do some street upgrades in that area,” Christian said. “Right now, if you look at it, it’s an anomaly in that one spot.” Bass said there are a number of areas of concern for residents, including residents of condo buildings along Lorne Street. “People who bought stratas right near to the railroad tracks are upset now,” she said, noting
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a lack of communication has been frustrating. “It is my understanding that neither railroad has actually contacted the city yet to tell anyone this, other than issuing the press release. I’d like to see that conversation start — government to railroad — soon, and I think it will sometime in the new year.” A CN spokesman contacted by KTW would not get into specifics about upgrades or about the impact increased coal shipments could have on traffic in the city. Christian said he’s confident CN will play by the rules. “I think as long as it’s done responsibly, it’s OK,” he said. Bass said she expects coal trains to be an issue in Kamloops leading up to the 2021 commencement of the CN contract. “If only for the fact that these are really long trains and the train tracks divide the city in some places,” she said, noting she has heard trains could be as long as 2.2 kilometres. “I’m hearing from people about how long the trains are and how long the waits will be. It’s an inconvenience. If you’re going to pick up your kid and you’re stuck at a crossing for 20 minutes, that’s impacting you. I think it’s something we’re going to have to get on and I hope the railroads will start talking to us soon.”
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Council backs Bass’ motion Kamloops council on Tuesday unanimously approved Coun. Dale Bass’ motion regarding provincial funding of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre and other similar centres in B.C. Bass’ motion has council calling on the province to fund the centre. She said the motion follows a similar request on Vancouver Island, where the province recently announced funding for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, which was reportedly at risk of closing, in the amount of $200,000. “They, like other sexual assault centres, struggle to provide programming that overlaps going to the hos-
pital,” Bass said. “Trauma, nurses, triage, all that stuff. They, like KSAC, used to get provincial funding, but it was cut in 2004.” Bass said that although the province announced funding to the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre earlier this year, she said the money is not yet in the budget, which closes at the end of March. Council will send to the province a letter asking the provincial government to add a budget item guaranteeing sustainable, ongoing funding to sexual assault centres in B.C. to operate integrated sexual assault clinics.
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SD73 commits $80,000 for menstrual products in schools MICHAEL POTESTIO
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The Kamloops-Thompson school board has unanimously approved spending $80,000 to cover a funding shortfall as it implements a ministerial order that all B.C. public schools provide free menstrual products by the end of this year. The district’s 2020-2021 budget is also receiving a $10,000 increase per year for an ongoing supply of menstrual products. The Ministry of Education announced the order in April, leading to the school district receiving a $7,000 grant. But that amount won’t be enough to cover the entire cost
of providing receptacles and dispensers in its schools. “The grant received from the ministry is not even close to being sufficient,” SD73 superintendent Alison Sidow told trustees at their Monday night meeting. The order from Education Minister Rob Fleming came with $300,000 in provincial startup funding for B.C.’s 60 school districts. Incoming assistant superintendent of elementary Trish Smillie said schools were surveyed to determine what the district’s requirements would be to provide accessible menstrual products in a way that is inclusive of all genders, but she noted provincial funding was
far below their budgets. Trustees passed Meghan Wade’s motion that the board send a letter to the province, asking Victoria to fully fund the costs. The district had already been offering menstruation products free of charge, but only when requested at a school or counselling office. The products will now also be available for free in washrooms, which will provide students more discrete access. Smillie told trustees that while awaiting installation of dispensers and receptacles, school principals will be advising students they can obtain free menstrual products via the main office, counselling offices and washrooms.
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City man gets prison for Mother’s Day attack TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
Al Kirkwood, former Barriere fire chief and publisher of the North-Thompson Star Journal, was sentenced to seven months in prison last year for child pornography offences.
A Kamloops man who randomly attacked two people at a Mothers’ Day barbecue last year has been ordered to spend five months behind bars. Roy Williams was sentenced in B.C. Supreme Court in Kamloops for convictions of assault and assault causing bodily harm. Court heard Williams was one of a number of guests at a barbecue outside a Royal Avenue apartment building in North Kamloops on May 13, 2018. He was sitting at a picnic table when he picked up a coffee mug and used it to hit another man in the face, then hit a second victim in the ear. Williams was tackled by bystanders and held until police arrived. Court heard both victims made full recoveries.
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The attacks were described in court as “unprovoked.” Williams has a lengthy criminal record, with 49 convictions dating back to the 1980s. He has served multiple significant sentences in federal penitentiaries and he was diagnosed as schizophrenic while serving a four-year sentence following a 2014 conviction. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Len Marchand ordered Williams to spend five months behind bars, all of which is covered by time he spent in pre-sentence custody. Marchand also placed Williams on a 12-month probation order barring him from having any contact with either of his victims. In addition, Williams will be required to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. Williams will remain behind bars on an unrelated manner.
A Kamloops woman charged with aggravated assault following an alleged stabbing in May has been granted bail. Jennifer Manuel, 36, was released following a bail hearing in Kamloops provincial court on Tuesday. She was one of four people arrested at a Linden Avenue home on May 16 following a pair of alleged attacks — one at a suite in the Northbridge Hotel and the other at the Linden Avenue house. Court heard police searched Manuel following her arrest and found $22,000 in cash and drugs packaged for sale. Charged alongside Manuel are Derek Leif Jensen and Devon Steven McConnell. Manuel is scheduled to return to Kamloops provincial court on Thursday for arraignment.
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• Lock your vehicle and close all windows every time you leave it. • Don’t leave a spare key in your vehicle. • Park your car in the garage if you have one (then make sure the garage is secured). • If you don’t have a garage, park your vehicle in a well-lit area out in the open. • Place a steering wheel lock on the wheel. • Don’t leave your vehicle running to warm it up with the keys inside or with the doors unlocked.
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A former North Thompson fire chief and newspaper publisher who was jailed last year after pleading guilty to child pornography charges will be allowed to spend Christmas with his grandchildren, a judge has ruled. Al Kirkwood made a brief appearance in Kamloops provincial court on Tuesday, asking a judge to amend an order put in place at the time of his sentencing in January 2018 — one barring him from being in a position of authority over children for a period of 10 years. On Oct. 4, 2016, police executed search warrants at Kirkwood’s Barriere home, as well as his two offices — one at the town’s firehall and the other at the North-Thompson Star Journal newspaper, where he served as publisher. He resigned from both posts a short time later. Described as a former “pillar of the community” in Barriere, Kirkwood served for 23 years as the town’s fire chief. On his computers, police found still images and videos showing children posing sexually and others shown engaged in oral sex. One video described in court depicted a six-year-old girl performing oral sex on a grown man. Kirkwood pleaded guilty and was later sentenced to seven months in prison, followed by an 18-month probation term with orders barring him from visiting parks, playgrounds and pools. The order also prohibited him from owning a smartphone or accessing the internet without his wife’s supervision. Kirkwood was also placed on an optional 10-year order barring him from volunteering or working in any role that puts him in a position of authority over children. In addition, he was required to register as a sex offender and submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. In court on Tuesday, Kirkwood asked Judge Marianne Armstrong to change the optional order to allow him to spend time with his young grandchildren over Christmas. The judge obliged, but only if Kirkwood’s wife or other relatives were supervising him.
In the past two months, there has been an average of eight vehicles stolen every week in Kamloops. Earlier this month, Kamloops Mounties arrested three people in two stolen vehicles and officers continue to target vehicle thefts. “Our crime reduction unit (CRU) is actively targeting people who steal vehicles,” Cpl. Jodi Shelkie said. “CRU is using numerous techniques, including targeting prolific offenders and
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Night vision added to skies Night-vision technology has been added to the Kamloopsbased BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) air ambulance helicopter. The air ambulance pilots have been training with night-vision goggles and, as of Wednesday, Dec. 11, are approved to use the Aviation Night Vision Imaging System on flights transporting patients in central B.C. The night-vision technology, traditionally used in the military and for search and rescue missions, will benefit critically ill or injured patients who require care and transport in central B.C., as well as patients at the scene of emergencies. Until now, helicopter flights out of Kamloops, before sunrise and after sunset, were restricted by night visual flight rules. While the night visual flight rules still apply, the BCEHS noted night-vision goggles make it easier and safer to fly the copter at night.
“Putting night goggles on means it is much, much safer,” said Steven Williams, chief pilot of Summit Helicopters. “You can actually see the mountains below you in the dark. Once pilots wear the technology, they never want to fly without the goggles at night again.” Night vision flying under Transport Canada regulations allows Summit Helicopters’ dedicated air ambulance to take off and land at lit airports and helicopter pads, within a 300-kilometre radius of Kamloops, during hours of darkness. BCEHS’ critical-care paramedic team responds to about 25 medical emergencies per month using the Kamloops-based air ambulance helicopter and that number is expected to increase with the added capacity to respond in lowlight conditions. So far this year, the critical-care paramedic crew has responded by air to more than 280 calls.
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LOCAL NEWS Have you seen Marcel Hutchings? The 38-year-old Kamloops resident has not been in contact with family or friends since Dec. 9. If you have information on his whereabouts, call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.
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Police seek help in finding Kamloops man Kamloops Mounties are asking for the public’s help in finding a man last seen on Monday, Dec. 9. Marcel Hutchings has not been in contact with friends or family since that date, though there was a possible sighting of him in Chase on Dec. 16. He is a 38-year-old white man standing six feet tall and weighing 220 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Hutchings was last seen wearing a unique winter coat that has a grey “vine” design, light grey sweat pants, a black T-shirt, a black tuque and black and grey winter boots. Anybody with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.
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Kamloops Mounties are asking for the public’s help in finding a 22-yearold woman reported missing. Hayley Haines was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 3, downtown in the area of Columbia Street and Third Avenue, near Royal Inland Hospital. Haines is First Nations, stands 5-foot-4 and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and, when last seen, was wearing a grey hooded jacket, a black and grey striped sweater, black yoga pants and grey boots. Anybody with information on Haines’ whereabouts is asked to call Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.
Twenty-two-year-old Hayley Haines has not been seen since Dec. 3.
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Appeal denied for man who had sex with 14-year-old TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
B.C.’s highest court has rejected the appeal of a Kamloops man who had sex with a 14-year-old boy he met on a hook-up app. Gardian Angel was convicted last year of one count of sexual interference of a person under 16 and sentenced to one year in prison. Court heard Angel and the teen met in July 2016 on Grindr, an app used by gay and bisexual people looking to meet up. The teen was 14 years old and Angel was 53. Lawyers appealed the conviction on the grounds the trial judge was wrong in convicting
despite a subjective belief by Angel that the teen was 16. The appeal was dismissed last week by a three-judge B.C. Court of Appeal panel, which ruled the conviction was “sound, coherent and logically consistent” on the mistaken age defence. Angel had been free on bail, pending his appeal. In handing down a guilty verdict in May 2018, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Len Marchand determined testimony given by the defendant was not believable. In his testimony, the teen admitted he lied about his age on Grindr, which requires users to be 18 or older. He then told Angel he was actually 16 when confronted about an age discrepancy
on his Facebook page. The two bonded over an interest in photography, but talk soon turned sexual. They exchanged nude photos and agreed to meet, culminating in Angel picking the teen up from a convenience store and driving him to his condo in Aberdeen. The teen testified that they engaged in sexual intercourse in Angel’s bedroom. The following day, the teen said Angel reached out to him on Grindr and that he replied he was good, but regretted their encounter, saying Angel was too old for him. Angel countered that age is just “a state of mind” and scolded the teen for being immature and having a bad attitude. The teen
ended the conversation by calling Angel a pedophile. Angel told a different story. In his testimony, he said he used Grindr primarily to find models for his photography, admitting he only found a few over the years through the app. He said a sexual encounter was the “furthest thing” from his mind, claiming he was only interested in discussing a collaboration. Angel testified that he gave the teen a tour of his condo and took him into his bedroom to show him the “fantastic view.” At this point, Angel said, the teen dropped his pants and grabbed his groin, which led Angel to slap the teen away and direct a homophobic slur at the youth, who
then left the condo. Angel said the teen’s comment to him on Grindr the next day, in which he said he regretted the sexual encounter, didn’t make sense to him because he claimed nothing had happened. But Angel acknowledged not correcting the misstatement. Angel said he believed the teen was 16 and didn’t care how old he was as his intention was to discuss photography. Marchand said it wasn’t believable that Angel pushed the teen away and labelled him with a homophobic slur as that would have likely upset the teen, which Marchand said wasn’t consistent with the nature of their subsequent Grindr conversation.
No bail yet for one of five accused in gang-related murder TIM PETRUK
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One of five men charged with seconddegree murder following a gangland slaying in Kamloops last year won’t find out whether he will be granted bail until the new year. Nathan Townsend’s bail hearing took place last week, but B.C. Supreme Court Justice Len Marchand is taking his time before making a decision.
Townsend, 23, is accused in the October 2018 death of Troy Gold, whose remains were found in the Lac du Bois area north of the city weeks after he was reported missing. In the days after Gold was reported missing, police could be seen scouring a Brocklehurst property owned by Townsend’s grandparents. During last week’s hearing, a prosecutor took two hours outlin-
ing the alleged circumstances of Gold’s murder, but that evidence is protected by a court-ordered ban on publication. Townsend, also known as Nathan Pawluck, has in the past been linked to the Red Scorpions gang. Gold was also active in the city’s drug trade. Gold’s murder was the first in a series of deadly gang-related incidents in Kamloops over a violent fivemonth stretch that
Masked mugger takes two TIM PETRUK STAFF REPORTER tim@kamloopsthisweek.com
A man who robbed a pedestrian of more than $800 as the victim walked home after a night out with friends has been ordered to spend nearly two years in prison. Mikael Stewart pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday to one count of robbery stemming from an incident in downtown Kamloops in the early-morning hours of April 19. Court heard a Kamloops resident was walking home after visiting with friends when he was approached by two masked men at the corner of St. Paul Street and First Avenue. One man held a knife up at the victim and the other grabbed his wallet, keys and iPhone. The victim then went to a nearby house and rang the doorbell, asking the residents to call 911. Stewart was seen on security footage using the victim’s cards to withdraw $800 in a series of transactions in the hours after the robbery. When Stewart was arrested on May 7, he told police he was coming down off drugs at the time of the robbery.
“I just want to say for what happened I am truly sorry,” Stewart said in court. “It was bad heroin usage and I regret everything that happened.” In a victim-impact statement read in court, the man who was robbed said he has become paranoid in the months since, installing security systems at his business and home. The man also said he is now “angry at street people.” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley sentenced Stewart to 23 months in prison, to be followed by a two-year period of probation with orders barring him from possessing weapons or having any contact with the victim of the robbery. “Anyone walking the streets of Kamloops should expect that they should be able to do so safely,” the judge said. In addition to the sentence, Dley also ordered Stewart to submit a sample of his DNA to a national criminal database. The April robbery was one of a string of muggings to occur in the downtown and Thompson Rivers University areas, with incidents reported on March 11, April 10 and April 14.
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Also charged in connection with Gold’s death are Darian Rohel, 45,
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School District 73 has renewed its threat assessment protocol, adding two new organizations to the agreement, along with new information regarding how to respond to school safety.
The Violence Threat Risk Assessment protocol involves six partner agencies committing to training and information-sharing in the event of a threat to schools and students. The renewal adds Lii Michif Otopemisiwak (LMO) Child and Family Services and Kamloops Fire Rescue
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to the agreement, which already includes SD73, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Secwépemc Child and Family Services and the Kamloops RCMP. The protocol has been in place for a number of years and outlines how the agencies will work with each other and share information in the event of emergency situations affecting schools and
communities. “It’s, for the most part, a very similar process to what we’ve always used, but it’s more current to the context of education now,” SD73 director of education elementary and learning services Trish Smillie said. Adding LMO and KFR will help provide a new perspective and information where needed, Smillie said. The new informa-
tion built into the document includes an updated assessment for how to measure risks from Safer Schools Together, which works with the Ministry of Education. “All that learning is built into our current draft now,” Smillie said, noting the process is still very much the same. The protocol involves the school district investigating
a reported threat with the partners, determining the level of risk posed to the student body and/or a school and deciding how to support students and families. “For example, if we had pulled up an anonymous threat online, the school would try to investigate to see where the threat came from, and if we were to determine it came from a student, then
we would determine whether that threat was credible, whether it was plausible and make a determination on how to provide interventions, supports and response to that threat,” Smillie said. The protocol is usually initiated by the school district, but reports can also come to the school district from the other interagency partners.
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own on the turkey farm, the Scottish and Irish birds noticed the smiling man in the festive costume was holding a hatchet behind his back — and they hid. The Welsh turkeys looked confused and huddled together squawking. But the English turkeys marched bravely up to the chopping block, confident this would be a Christmas to remember. Boris Johnson’s big victory in last week’s Brexit election was achieved almost entirely with English votes. Only 20 of the 364 seats won by the Conservative Party were in the other three “nations” of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom will continue to be called that for several years, but this election has actually sounded its death knell. It was the votes of English nationalists that gave Johnson his victory — and they don’t really care if the U.K. survives. That’s just as well because it won’t. The English have been nationalists for about five centuries, but they were also content to share a broader British identity, so long as it gave them bragging rights on the world’s biggest empire. Once that was gone, a specifically English nationalism was bound to resurface eventually. The resurgence of nationalism in Scotland and Wales was also inevitable. In Northern Ireland, it had never gone away. All those nationalisms largely defined themselves by challenging the domination of the English majority (83 per cent) in the U.K., but English nationalists obviously needed a bigger opponent to push against. They found it, inevitably, in the European Union. The EU is not very credible as an oppressor, but it has been allotted that role by the Conservative Party and the rightwing, billionaire-owned media that dominate the English scene. From “Take Back Control”
GWYNNE DYER World
WATCH to “Get Brexit Done,” the Conservatives’ slogans work in England, although they have almost no power in the other nations of the U.K. Three-fifths of Conservative members now believe the breakup of the United Kingdom would be an acceptable price to pay for leaving the EU. A smaller majority would even accept the demise of their own party if that were the price of leaving. (The pollsters neglected to ask them if they were willing to sacrifice their firstborn sons, but presumably, their answer would have been the same.) This unhinged English nationalism will hasten the departure of Scotland from the U.K. Scotland will leave to get away from the English crazies and to stay in the EU, its path to the latter goal made easier because, in 2017, Spain withdrew its longstanding threat to veto Scottish membership of the European Union. A second and successful Scottish independence referendum is probably only two years away. Last week’s election also revealed a majority for the Remain side in Northern Ireland — and the shortest route to that goal would be via union with the Republic of Ireland, which remains an EU member. That risks reigniting The Troubles that ended 20 years ago, but the Protestant loyalists have been betrayed and abandoned by Johnson, so it might work. All the options are now danger-
ous, and this one not necessarily more so than others. As for Wales, it will unenthusiastically stick with England. After 600 years of being governed from London — twice as long as the other non-English parts of the U.K, — it has become used to it, or at least lost the ability to imagine anything else. And what about England’s future? It will formally leave the EU by the end of January, but this is just the start of Brexit Part II, the negotiation of a trade agreement with the EU. That would normally take many years, but Johnson swears he will end the negotiation with or without a trade deal by the end of 2020. Maybe he’s bluffing again. He didn’t die in a ditch the last time he promised to do so if he didn’t get a deal in time. Besides, crashing out without a deal would be catastrophic for the British economy as half of all UK trade is with the European Union. Many people think Johnson will make another sweetheart deal with the EU to save his skin, just as he did in October. Not necessarily. Johnson pretends to be an amiable, scatter-brained clown, but he is actually a highly skilled political operator with close ties to hard-right British and American ideologues like U.S. President Donald Trump. If he really shares their goal of opening the British economy up for asset-stripping, then crashing out is a way to achieve that goal. On the other hand, Johnson is a man without fixed principles or ideology. His sole goal is the acquisition and retention of personal power — and that might require him to pay attention to the interests of the disillusioned and deluded former Labour voters who gave him this victory. He may not dismantle the British welfare state as far and as fast as his backers expect. Don’t ask me which way he will jump. He probably doesn’t know that himself yet.
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Climate change chosen as Canadian Press News Story of the Year for 2019 MIA RABSON
CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — In late September, hundreds of thousands of Canadians took to the streets across the country to demand more from their governments on climate change. It was one of the largest mass protests in Canadian history, adding maple flavours to an international climate strike movement founded around Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg. It was also a sign, many in the environment movement believed, of Canada’s climatechange coming of age. “2019 was like the year of climate awakening for Canada,’’ said Catherine Abreu, head of Climate Action Network Canada. It was a year that saw warnings Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, the imposition of a national price on pollution, a vote in Parliament to declare a climate emergency and a federal election in which climate was one of the few real issues to make its way through the din of nasty politics. Climate change was chosen in a survey of reporters and editors across the country as the 2019 Canadian Press News Story of the Year. “I don’t think it can be anything but climate change,’’ said Toronto Star senior editor Julie Carl. “It is gripping our attention, our reality and our imagination.’’ A decade ago, climate change was more academic than reality, but in recent years few Canadians haven’t been touched directly by the kind of weather climate change may be causing: floods, fires, major storms, cold snaps, heat waves, longer winters, shorter growing seasons. In June, when Parliament voted to declare that we are facing a climate crisis, it came as parts of eastern Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick were bailing out from the second once-a-century flood in three years. In the survey, climate change had stiff competition, barely beating out the SNCLavalin saga, which itself had to fight its way into second ahead of the Toronto Raptors’
NBA title. In western Canada, many votes were cast for the hunt for two men who murdered a couple and another man in British Columbia before fleeing to the muskeg of northern Manitoba, where they would take their own lives. But for many editors, the decision to rank climate change No. 1 comes both from the impact it had in 2019 and its expected dominance in our lives in the future. “There’s no bigger story than the human-made altering of our own planet — even if you don’t believe it,’’ said Paul Harvey, senior editor at the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun. Canada’s new environment minister, Jonathan Wilkinson, ran for office in large part because he wanted to do something to address climate change, a problem, he said in a recent interview, that “is a defining issue of our time.’’ It is also a defining issue for the Liberal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ran on a promise to ramp up Canada’s environment policies in 2015, including setting a path to reduce greenhousegas emissions and fix Canada’s environmental review process for major projects. But the government’s decision first to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, and then spend $4.5 billion to buy the existing pipeline when political opposition threatened to derail the project, left environment advocates disappointed and room for his political critics to pounce. “You. Bought. A. Pipeline,’’ NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh countered in a news release, when Trudeau unveiled his climate plans during the election campaign and promised to lead the way to a greener country. Climate change is also at the heart of the anger driving talk of western alienation — and in the most extreme cases, separation — as oilpatch workers, and others who depend on the oilpatch for their jobs, fear for their futures. It leaves any government in Canada with a true conundrum: how to reduce emissions drastically without
tanking an economy where oil, gas, manufacturing, and transportation are key. Unlike some small European nations, Canadians live far apart, in cities built around the automobile, and in places where heating and electricity needs in the winter months are high. The political fight between Ottawa and the provinces over how best to manage climate change is a big part of the story and Canadians seem to want them both to win. Two-thirds of Canadians voted for parties advocating for carbon taxes while an equal number voted for parties that promised to complete the Trans Mountain pipeline. “The vast majority of Canadians said, ‘We want aggressive action on climate’ but the vast majority of Canadians also are pragmatic in terms of saying, ‘But we want to do this in a frame of doing this in a prosperous economy,’” Wilkinson said recently in an interview with The Canadian Press. In 2019, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta took Ottawa to court over the federal carbon tax. The first two already lost in their provincial courts of appeal and are appealing to the Supreme Court of Canada. Alberta’s case is on this week. Ottawa’s new environmental-assessment process for major projects makes climate change one of the considerations. It is one of the most hated bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan, where governments believe it will mean no new pipelines ever get built in Canada. For environment leaders, that is not a bad thing. For the energy sector, it’s a death knell. Several watchers also think not having a full climate plan helped sink Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s election efforts. Valerie Casselton, managing editor at the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province, said it “arguably’’ cost Scheer the election “in a year when the Liberals faced scandal after scandal but managed to rally by climbing onto their green platform planks.’’
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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District celebrated the holiday season with six days of live music in what they hope will become an annual tradition. Performer Anita Jacobsen played guitar and sang Christmas carols in the atrium of the building at the corner of Victoria Street and Fifth Avenue. The series hosted a performer during the noon hour each day this past week.
Canfor shares dive CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER — Shares in Canfor Corp. fell more than 20 per cent after Great Pacific Capital Corp. failed to win the approval of the company’s minority shareholders and called off its plan to take the lumber producer private. The company said based on shareholder votes cast by proxy ahead of a Monday deadline, the offer of $16 per share by the Jim Pattison Group company had just 45 per cent support from the minority shareholders. A special meeting of Canfor shareholders scheduled for Wednesday was cancelled. Canfor shares were down $3.56 at $12.00 in early trading on the Toronto
Stock Exchange. The stock had traded for $8.80 before Great Pacific made its offer on Aug. 10. Great Pacific, which holds a 51 per cent stake in Canfor, said the offer was within a range determined to be fair by a Canfor special committee and its advisers. The privatization offer required approval by a two-thirds majority vote by shareholders and a simple majority of the votes cast by shareholders after excluding any votes of Great Pacific and certain others. Investment management firm Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc., which controls about a 4.8 per cent stake in Canfor, said in September that the offer was too low and planned to oppose the deal.
Feds’ tree planting panned CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — An Ottawa-based green economy think tank says the federal government’s promise to plant two billion trees over the next 10 years is a cheap way to pull greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tree
promise is part of a $3-billion pledge for land and water conservation projects between now and 2030. The Smart Prosperity Institute at the University of Ottawa says planting two billion additional trees is possible and helpful as trees are one of the best natural ways to absorb green-
house gases produced from burning fossil fuels. The study suggests planting that many new trees could reduce emissions between two and four million tonnes a year in 2030, growing to twice that amount by 2050 as the trees mature and can absorb more carbon dioxide.
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CLEARANCE 2018 ESCAPE SE AWD
2016 FORD F350 CREWCAB LONGBOX
WAS $26,900 STK: DK435A • 26,000 KMS 6 SPD AUTO, 1.5L I4 16V GDI DOHC TURBO
NOW
24,449
$
2017 NISSAN QASHQAI SV
WAS $25,900 STK: RK414A • 27,290 KMS VERY CLEAN. LOW KMS
NOW
19,900
$
2014 FORD F150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT
STK: TK505A • 87,830 KMS SUPER CLEAN TRUCK, LOW KMS.
NOW
24,850
$
WAS $71,000
NOW
67,500
$
2019 FORD MUSTANG GT
WAS $48,900
NOW
45,995
$
NOW
41,800
$
2018 TOYOTA TACOMA CREWCAB TRD SPORT
STK: PK080 • 31,000 KMS LEATHER, ROOF, NAVIGATION, FULLY LOADED
NOW
42,900
$
NOW
27,900
$
STK: RK251A • 124,880 KMSCREWCAB XLT 2016 FORD F150 AWD, GREAT KMS, LOADED
STK: PK067 • 64,000 KMS ECO BOOST, 4X4, NICELY EQUIPPED
WAS $34,900
NOW
29,900
$
2018 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM
STK: PK046 • 12,549 KMS 6-SPD AUTO TRANSMISSION, EXCELLENT CONDITION
WAS $32,900
NOW
29,500
$
WAS $28,400
NOW
44,800
$
WAS $27,900
NOW
STK: TK454A • 101,000 KMS SPECIAL EDITION, 5.0 L V8, ROOF, NAVIGATION
24,900
$
STK: TK265A • 79,500 KMS 3.5L ECO, EXCELLENT CONDITION
NOW
32,900
$
WAS $39,900
NOW
37,900
$
2016 FORD TRANSIT 250 CARGO
STK: UK166A • 106,000 KMS MIDROOF, FULL SIZE VAN, 3.5L V6 TWIN TURBO
WAS $30,500
NOW
25,900
$
NOW
24,600
$
WAS $42,900
NOW
36,500
$
2017 FORD F150 CREWCAB XLT SPORT
WAS $36,900
2018 FORD EDGE SPORT
STK: TK416A • 18,000 KMS LOADED, LEATHER, ROOF, NAVIGATION
STK: DK431A • 34,500 KMS SYNC, LOW KMS, VERY CLEAN
2016 FORD F150 LARIAT 4X4 CREWCAB
2018 FORD F150 CREWCAB XLT 4X4
WAS $29,900
*O.A.C.
2017 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD
2016 HONDA CRV EXL
STK: TK507A • 81,000 KMS LEATHER, ROOF, AWD
til March 2020*
WAS $47,900
WAS $45,800
2015 FORD EDGE SPORT
STK: RK251A • 95,000 KMS AWD, GREAT KMS, LOADED
STK: NL023A • 33,000 KMS 7 PASS, COMPLETELY LOADED, ECOBOOST, LOW KMS
NO PAYMENTS
WAS $30,950 STK: TK201A • 123,500 KMS 3.5L ECO V6 TWIN TURBO
NOW
27,900
$
2015 FORD F150 CREWCAB XLT
STK: TK404A • 53,000 KMS POWER SEAT, NICELY EQUIPPED.
WAS $30,900
NOW
29,500
$
2015 FORD F350 CREWCAB LARIAT
STK: MK361A • 82,000 KMS 4X4 DIESEL, PLATINUM, 6.7L V8 TURBO
WAS $59,900
NOW
56,800
$
DL#5917
STK: PK040 • 15,000 KMS CONVERTIBLE, PREMIUM PACKAGE, 5.0L V8
WAS $44,900
WAS $27,900
2017 FORD F350 CREW CAB KING RANCH
STK: PK066 • 82,500 KMS 6” FOX LIFT 22” WHEELS, CITY DRIVEN
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B.C. First Nation alleges federal government AMY SMART
CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER — A lawyer for a British Columbia First Nation is accusing the federal government of withholding key information about oil spills until after the latest consultation on the Trans Mountain pipeline was over. Scott Smith, who represents the Tsleil-Waututh, told the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver on Monday that the First Nation prepared three expert reports on the risks of oil spills and other environmental concerns surrounding the pipeline expansion. Smith said a federal peer review of the reports effectively agreed with their findings that there is a lack of information about the effects and behaviour of diluted bitumen. However, he added, it wasn’t shared with the Tsleil-
Waututh (formerly Burrard Indian Band) until after consultation closed. He also alleges the peer review was “substantially altered” before it was distributed with a note saying a report on diluted bitumen was not necessary to cabinet’s vote on the pipeline, effectively neutering the scientists’ conclusions. The Tsleil-Waututh are among four B.C. Indigenous groups arguing in the court this week that the Canadian government came into the new round of consultations having pre-determined the outcome before its latest approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline. The Federal Court of Appeal tore up the government’s original approval of the pipeline in August 2018, citing inadequate Indigenous consultation as one reason. Lawyers for the Canadian government are also presenting arguments during the hearing.
Smith asked the court how meaningful dialogue could occur when Canada withheld key information that was central to Tsleil-Waututh’s concerns about oil spills until after the latest consultation was over. The Canadian government once again conducted a “fundamentally flawed” consultation with a British Columbia First Nation before its latest approval of the pipeline expansion, he said. “Meaningful dialogue cannot occur where, as here, Canada withheld key documents until after the decision and refused to change its position even when its scientists agreed,” Smith said. The three-day hearing is scheduled to continue through Wednesday to consider legal challenges launched by the TsleilWaututh Nation, Squamish Nation, Coldwater Indian Band and a coalition of small First Nations in the Fraser Valley.
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Sacred Heart Cathedral 255 Nicola Street • 372-2581 Christmas Eve................5pm, 8pm & Midnight Christmas Day.......................8:30am &11:30 am New Year’s Eve.............................................5pm New Year’s Day................... 8:30am & 11:30 am Holy Family 2797 Sunset Drive • 372-0205 Christmas Eve......7pm(Children’s Mass) &10pm Christmas Day........................................10:30am New Year’s Day......................................10:30am Our Lady of Perpetual Help 635 Tranquille Rd • 376-5541 Christmas Eve....5pm (Family Mass in Parish Centre) Christmas Eve.............................8pm (in the Church) Christmas Day.......................8:30am & 10:30am New Year’s Eve.............................................5pm New Year’s Day......................8:30am &10:30am St. John Vianney 2826 Bank Rd • 579-8711 Christmas Eve..........5:30pm (Hymns at 4:45pm) Christmas Day........................................10:30am New Year’s Day......................................10:30am Sun Peaks Delta Hotel Christmas Eve...............................................4pm
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St. Joseph’s 200 Chilcotin • 372-2581 Christmas Day...............................................1pm New Year’s Day.............................................1pm Blessed Sacrament Chase Christmas Eve...............................................8pm Chase Native Spiritual Centre (across the bridge) Christmas Day.........9am (at Blessed Sacrament) New Year’s Day........9am (at Blessed Sacrament) St. George’s Parish Barriere Christmas Eve..............................................4pm New Year’s Eve............................................4pm
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withheld information during consultation Several First Nations, environmental groups and the City of Vancouver had originally filed challenges with a range of arguments, including that the project threatens southern resident killer whales. The court only allowed six First Nations to proceed and called for an expedited hearing focused on the federal government’s consultation with Indigenous communities between August 2018 and June 2019. Two First Nations have since dropped out of the appeal after signing deals with Trans Mountain Corp., the Crown corporation that operates the pipeline and is building the expansion. The Tsleil-Waututh and environmental groups filed leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, arguing that a broader hearing was necessary, but the high court has not yet issued a decision.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has twice approved a plan to triple the capacity of the pipeline from Alberta’s oilsands to a shipping terminal in Metro Vancouver. After the Federal Court of Appeal nixed the original approval, the Liberal government ordered the National Energy Board, now known as the Canada Energy Regulator, to conduct a new review focusing on marine impacts, which was completed in February. The government also appointed retired Supreme Court justice Frank Iacobucci to oversee a new phase of consultation with affected Indigenous communities before it approved the project a second time in June. That included a session at Thompson Rivers University. The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan, which support the pipeline expansion, have joined the case as interveners.
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STUFFING THE CRUISERS FOR CHRISTMAS AMALGAMATED
The annual Stuff the Cruisers event, held on Saturday at Walmart and Toys R Us, led to 10 police cruisers filled with toys and more than $1,700 in cash donations, all of which will be given to Christmas Amalgamated. The Kamloops charity collects items for hampers it creates to give to families in need each Christmas season. On Saturday, Kamloops RCMP officers and auxiliaries, along with other volunteers, greeted the public and accepted donations. In the photo, from left: RCMP auxiliary constables Chris Cadarette and Lyle Hirowatari and Const. Brad Matchim collect toys outside Toys R Us in Sahali as part of the annual event.
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Kamloops musicians will be getting together this Thursday to support other types of Kamloops artists with a fundraising concert for Kamloops Makerspace. The event is called Not Your Typical Christmas Concert and, according to Kira Haug, it’s all about artists supporting artists. “We’re not making any money,” she said. “All the funds raised will go to Makerspace so in 2020 they can continue to provide all the amazing workshops that they do for the community.” Kamloops Makerspace is a volunteer-run, member-driven, non-profit collective dedicated to sharing tools, space and skills. The organization shares space in the old Federal Building, downtown at 207
West Victoria St., with 5,000 square feet divided into eight shops, including a wood shop, a hackroom, an electronics lab and an arts and textiles studio. Thursday’s concert will take place at The Blue Grotto, downtown at 319 Victoria St. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will run from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Not only is the Grotto making space available for the fundraiser, the club will be busy tweaking its stage for the event. “Puppy [club owner David Johnston] is going out of his way to build a new extension to the stage to accommodate some of the performers,” Haug said. “He’s called in his sound guy on a night where they normally wouldn’t have a band.” Live music will be provided by the Naughty Elves House Band, featuring Haug, Jon Treichel, Dave Coalmine, Neil Brun, Kris Ruston, Dave Bouwman and
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A local non-profit agency has found a way to its fundraising goal despite being less than halfway there only a week ago. A Way Home Kamloops raised about $60,000 through its annual overnight Campout to End Youth Homelessness, with donations still being tabulated. The campout last Friday night saw more than 50 campers attend the event in McDonald Park in North Kamloops. A Way Home Kamloops executive director Katherine McParland said the goal was to raise at least $50,000 to support youth in its Scattered Sites program, which subsidizes rent for participating young people and links them with a case manager to develop a wellness plan to learn life skills. The program lasts a year, at which point the young people can take on the lease themselves. While costs vary depending on differing rental rates and participant income levels, McParland said the $60,000 will enable the group to support at least eight to 10 people in the program. Last year, there were 75 young people on the program’s waiting list. McParland said she was shocked the agency was able to achieve its fundraising goal in the days ahead of the campout. “I know everybody says Kamloops is a last-minute town and I think this is kind of a real testament to it,” McParland said while also crediting local media for helping to get the word out. “I think the community just rallied together to show young people without a home that they really care,” McParland said. There were a number of large donations from individual community members, including one for $2,500 from Darrel and Lorna Frolek. McParland also highlighted a few star campers who raised sizeable chunks of cash, including Daybreak Rotary president Roxanna Ferguson with $5,000, Andrew Scott of Onside Restoration with $2,875 and realtor Aaron Krausert with $2,511, McParland said donations are still being accepted until after the holidays. The campout involved young people discussing the realities of homelessness, which McParland felt resonated with the campers. “A lot of people were in tears and we had a moment of silence for three young people that passed away [while] on our waiting lost last year,” she said. Temperatures on Friday saw a low of -6 C and a high of 0 C, with a sprinkling of snow. For the event each camper is given a cardboard box in which to sleep overnight, giving participants a bit of perspective on the challenges faced by homeless young people.
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Nominate a do-gooder today For the seventh consecutive year, Mr. Mike’s is running its Deeds Well Done Campaign. Until Dec. 31, restaurant guests in Kamloops and across the country are invited to nominate their favourite registered charity that makes their community a better place. Mr. Mike’s will donate $22,000 this year, with the winning charity in each area receiving local recognition, $500 toward their cause. To learn more about the Deeds Well Done initiative and nominate a charity, go online to mrmikes.ca/deedswelldone. SANTA AT NATURE’S FARE Nature’s Fare Markets is presenting Photos With Santa this weekend by donation. All proceeds will be given to
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BRIEFS the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia and Nature’s Fare will match up to $500 in donations. The event will take place this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nature’s Fare is at 5-1350 Summit Dr. in Sahali. INDIGENOUS BURSARIES The Hauer and Company Indigenous Bursary Program provides educational bursaries to Indigenous Peoples in B.C. on a merit-based system. The bursary program is funded by Hauer and Co. The law firm sets aside 10 per cent of revenues generated from
Indigenous matters, to be used for bursaries. For more information, go online to hauerandco.com. BE BEAR AWARE BC Liquor Stores is marking the 31st anniversary of its annual Share-a-Bear campaign, once again inviting customers to support a good cause. Until the end of December, customers can purchase a pair of stuffed bears for $11.70 plus tax — one to take home and a twin that will be donated to a local shelter, hospital or other charity in the community. Customers also have the chance to enter a draw to win a larger version of the Share-a-Bear, as two winners will be drawn at each of the 197 BC Liquor Stores.
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Dinners are served There are a number of dinners being planned for the less fortunate in Kamloops between now and the new year: • Wednesday, Dec. 18: Interior Community Services Christmas Dinner. For youth up to 24 years old. 404 Seymour St. downtown. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 20: Mustard Seed Christmas Dinner. Turkey and trimmings at Mustard Seed outreach centre, downtown at 181 West Victoria St., 1 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 20: Youth Rotary Christmas Dinner at John Tod Centre, 150 Wood St. in North Kamloops, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For youth ages 11 to 19. Santa Claus and gifts will be featured.
• Sunday, Dec. 22: PIT Stop regular dinner at Kamloops United Church, downtown at St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue, 3:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Dinner at My Place, 405A Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops, at 3:30 p.m. • Thursday, Dec. 26: Boxing Day Dinner at My Place, 405A Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops, at 3:30 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 27: Northcotts Hope For The Holidays at the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Hall, 423 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday, Dec. 29: PIT Stop regular dinner at Kamloops United Church, downtown at St. Paul Street and Fourth Avenue, 3:30 p.m.
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STUDENT COMPANIES AID CENTRAL AMERICAN ORPHANAGE On Dec. 6, middle school students from Kamloops Christian School held MarketDay, a craft fair that showcased their project-based learning and gave them the opportunity to give to others. Forty student-created companies sold products or services designed by students in grades 6 to 8. Products included Christmas cards, ornaments, decorated cookies, bookmarks, coasters and dog treats. Services included a photo booth, making crafts and a variety of games. All profits from MarketDay were donated to Treasures of God Children’s Home, an orphanage in Guatemala for girls with disabilities. The students voted to donate all of their profits — $2,845.15 — to the charity so they could practice being community builders and servant leaders.
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Swoop will fly from Kamloops to Edmonton multiple times per week, from April 30 to Oct. 22. WestJet’s discount airline has the inaugural flight to Edmonton on April 30 priced at $106.49 and a return flight a week later pegged at $91.53. Flights to Edmonton are between $99 and $199. Those are total costs, including taxes and fees. While passengers are permitted one personal item that must fit beneath the seat in front of them, carry-on and checked baggage has fees, with lower costs when checking bags online and higher costs when checking bags at the airport. For more information, go online to flyswoop.com.
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Christmas came early for travellers, following an announcement that a direct route to Edmonton has returned to the Kamloops Airport for a trial run. WestJet’s low-cost subsidiary, Swoop, will begin service next spring and Kamloops Airport manager Ed Ratuski called the news “exciting.” Beginning at the end of April, Swoop, which launched in 2018, will offer two connections per week through May, three flights per week in June, four flights per week in July and August and three flights per week in September and October. The end of April through October service is a one-year commitment as Swoop determines viability based on passenger counts. “It’s mostly for friends and family travel, that’s the target,” Ratuski told KTW. “Swoop wants to open that gateway to the North Thompson and North Okanagan.” Mayor Ken Christian, who is also chair of the Kamloops Airport Authority, has advocated for the route. In addition to drawing friends and
family, he noted the flight will act as a gateway to Icelandair and benefit residents who commute to Alberta for work. “We’ve seen a faster recovery in Northern Alberta than we have in Southern Alberta,” Christian said in reference to the economy in the Wild Rose Province. “The Edmonton area has really been picking up. There’s lots of jobs for Kamloops residents there and so there’s a lot of people from the city who commute routinely for those jobs. This is just going to make it more convenient and cheaper.” Kamloops Airport previously had flights to the City of Champions. Discount airline NewLeaf offered a flight to Edmonton in 2016, but the service was cancelled shortly after launching, That same year, WestJet also cancelled its Kamloops to Edmonton route, citing a downturn in the energy sector. Ratuski said the Westjet flight to Edmonton had performed well. Asked what can be done to ensure viability of the Swoop route, Ratuski said the airport will partner with Tourism Kamloops and Tourism Sun Peaks to promote all the region has to offer. “Part of this is to rebuild that confidence in
the market with the airlines and then, if we prove it successful, the community participates, it makes the route more viable for service,” he said. Christian further stressed the need for the community to fill the seats. “If we don’t use it, we’ll lose it,” he said. New flights come to the airport by way of relationship-building, including providing business cases to airlines. Other routes sought after include Kamloops-Victoria and KamloopsSeattle. Ratuski said he is also awaiting word on whether Air Canada’s low-cost subsidiary, Rouge, will return next year with its direct service to Toronto. It began in 2018 with three flights per week between June and September. In 2019, the service was reduced to one flight per week in July and August. Swoop announced other new routes on across the country involving airports from Abbotsford to Winnipeg. “In only 18 months, Swoop has experienced significant growth and we are excited to continue this momentum with the release of our 2020 summer schedule,” Swoop president Steven Greenway said in a press release.
Library workers in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District have a new contract. Members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union and the Thompson-Nicola Regional Library have agreed to a new fouryear collective agreement that expires on Dec. 31, 2022. Highlights of the agreement include a 2.25 per cent wage increase retroactive to Jan. 1, 2019, and a two per cent salary increase per year on Jan. 1 of 2020, 2021 and 2022. I According to the TNRD, there are some improvements and changes to vacation entitlement, special leave and health benefits, and some language changes with respect to library operations. This announcement comes four months after the TNRD agreed to a new five-year collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900.
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Cathy McLeod wants an emergency debate in Parliament to discuss the ongoing problems in the forestry sector. McLeod, the four-term MP for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo and Conservative shadow minister for Natural Resources, said an emergency debate is needed to deal with the jobs crisis affecting forestry workers in B.C. “The closure and restriction of softwood lumber mills in recent months has devastated communities across British Columbia,” McLeod said. “Over the past four years, the federal Liberal government has ignored the needs of rural communities, failing to take action as the job crisis unfolded. The Canadian Press described the situation as ‘the forest industry carnage’. That’s why Conservatives are requesting an emergency debate on the job crisis affecting forestry workers.” According to the Council of Forest Industries, Canada’s forestry sector employs about 140,000 people and generates about $4 billion in revenue annually for British Columbia. However, tough times have hit the sector, with at least 20 lumber mills in B.C. having closed or reduced hours of work. As a result, McLeod said, thousands of people across 27 communities in B.C. are out of work, noting more layoffs are expected before the Christmas holidays. The federal government is taking the issue of increased tariffs to the World Trade Organization, the latest in a series of disputes on the issue between Canada and the U.S. since 1982. The United States claims the Canadian lum-
From Telepark to Whoosh to Flowbird — the city is encouraging residents to download a new pay-by-mobile parking app. City of Kamloops community services director Byron McCorkell said the company that manages city parking technology, Precise ParkLink, made the switch. “It was an upgrade or a better system for them,” he said. User account information, including vehicle and payment details, have been migrated from the old system to the new platform. Residents will simply need to download the new Flowbird app and login with Whoosh credentials. Whoosh, which was introduced in October 2018, will be abandoned in the winter of 2020. For more, go online to kamloops.ca/flowbird.
JESSICA WALLACE/KTW FILE The Canfor mill in Vavenby was closed in July, leaving close to 200 people in the North Thompson Valley out of work.
ber industry is unfairly subsidized as the timber — most of which is owned by the provincial governments — is priced by government and not via the free market, as is the case in the United States. Since 2017, Canadian lumber entering the U.S. has been hit with a 20 per cent tariff, whereas European softwood enters the American market tariff-free. Softwood lumber is not part of the new U.S., Mexico and Canada free trade deal. According to the Canadian Forest Industries, Russia has surpassed Canada to become the
world’s largest exporter of softwood lumber in 2019 and is expected to ship almost 32-million square metres of lumber this year, representing 23 per cent of globally traded lumber. The Canadian Forest Industries said lumber production has fallen the U.S. and Canada this year, due to a slowdown in the U.S. housing market and low demand for North American lumber in overseas markets. Meanwhile, Germany’s exports of softwood lumber are expected to reach a 10-year high in 2019, with the largest increases in shipments being to China, the U.S., the U.K. and India.
Winter Is Coming – Is Your Portfolio Prepared? For the select few who have never watched Game of Thrones, the Stark household are the lords of the North. Their motto "Winter is Coming" was a warning to remain vigilant and prepare for the inevitable harsh winter. Not surprising, they are my favourite family in the series. What does Game of Thrones and the Stark house have to do with investing? Given this year has been a great year for both stock and bond markets, our message has been "Winter is Coming." Global trade tensions, slowing economic growth and among the longest economic expansion in history suggest investors need to prepare for the certainty of uncertainty. Why do we need to prepare? Because behaviour tends to get in the way of our financial goals. Rewind to December 2018 when stock markets had the worst December since the Great Depression. Many investors were not prepared for that kind of drop and, as a result, we had a few, despite our caution, panic and sell out near the bottom. The result was a long term, if not permanent, drop in their wealth. We want to help improve investor decision making so reactions like this do not occur.
Most investors understand that markets fluctuate. Through our discovery and investment process we ask many questions, including what level of "portfolio pain" an investor can stomach. What we have learned is that one's tolerance in positive markets is quite different than negative markets because our human instinct kicks in with a fight or flight response.
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Dollar Cost Average: Saving for your goals on a regular basis not only reinforces good financial habits, it helps remove the guesswork of "Is now a good time to buy?" Furthermore, if markets drop, you benefit by buying low.
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Stay Invested: Despite sounding obvious, you cannot time the markets. Trying to get out then get back in has rarely worked. It can also be helpful to understand how often markets drop and how long it takes to recover. A 2019 study from JP Morgan shows that since 1979 the US stock market drops an average of 14% some point during the year but end up positive 83% of the time.
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Rebalance: Given a prosperous 2019 thus far, we have been "harvesting" gains in anticipation of Winter (downturn). We don't know when it will occur but as all seasons come and go – we know it will. Setting aside emergency or fun-money now can help you to be more resilient in the future.
There are many studies around behavioural finance. Arguably the most compelling is Dalbar who publishes annual research showing since 1998 the average American investor underperforms the U.S. stock market (S&P 500) by over 30% because emotions drive them to buy high and sell low. No one can predict the future and trying to guess what markets will do in the short-term is futile. What we can do is prepare for tough environments. Here are five things investor can do to help prepare for winter: 1.
Know Your Goals: If you do not have a plan, how can you tell if you are on track or if any course corrections are required? Investors who can tie their portfolios to their goals and values tend to make better decisions than those who only look at performance. One way to do this is to review your retirement plan. We have several clients who have learned they do not need large returns to meet their goals. Consequently, they can opt for a lower risk portfolio and smoother ride.
Among the best analogies I have heard about our profession is that we should act like a thermostat. When things are HOT we temper the excitement and take profits… when things are cold we inject hope, logic and help avoid rash decisions. Written by Keith.
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Take a step back: As emotional beings, we can get caught up in the moment. Pausing and looking back at how far you have come and understanding you have weathered storms in the past can help reframe your thinking. As our late grandmother would say "This too shall pass".
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And it’s easy to forget Logan Stankoven is only 16. He has 11 goals and 15 points in 29 games. Players his age, especially ones with top-end pedigree, can have sharp growth spurts, during which things just seem to click. Exponential increase in production from him or Josh Pillar, who had a nice finish to the first half, would be unsurprising and profoundly impactful. Brodi Stuart has recorded 98 shots on goal and scored on only three of them. Maybe a few more of those attempts start going in. Martin Lang seems likely to stick with the Czech Republic for the world juniors. That tournament can do wonders for confidence. An already potent forward group, which benefits from Ryley Appelt’s size and toughness, has room to grow. So does the whole team, considering Clouston has only been here for half a season. Martin, Montana Onyebuchi, Sean Strange and Quinn Schmiemann form a respectable top-four on the back end and Swiss import Inaki Baragano has proved a serviceable, reliable addition. There are areas for nitpicking. The Western Conference’s third-ranked squad has six defencemen, making the blue line an area Bardsley may be apt to address at the deadline.
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Garand is young and playing a tonne (he leads the WHL in minutes-played). The occasional sub-par performance is to be expected. Backup Rayce Ramsay, 18 and inexperienced, has played in seven games this season and posted two shutouts (both at Sandman Centre), but has been prone to off-nights on the road. Ramsay did bounce back from one of those disappointing starts with a commendable, 28-save performance last Friday, when the Blazers bested the Blades 5-2 in Saskatoon. It is just nitpicking.
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Kamloops (21-9-2-1) doubled the Prince Albert Raiders 4-2 on Saturday to finish its six-game tour of the East Division with 10 of a possible 12 points. The fantastic road swing — which would have finished in maximum points without back-to-back, lead-surrendering collapses in Moose Jaw and Winnipeg — should reinforce Bardsley’s belief in this group. Fans in this city should brace themselves for one hell of a second half. The big dreamers are picturing the ultimate scenario — meaningful hockey in May in the Little Apple. If that happens, I picture Kamloopsians travelling well. Even those less bullish on the squad must admit the team has potential to emerge from the Western Conference. Either way, it’s a good spot to be in for an organization and fan base starving for
a deep playoff run. TOP PROSPECTS Zary and Garand have been selected to play in the 2020 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Thursday, Jan. 16, in Hamilton. Zary, a forward from Saskatoon who turned 18 in September, is fifth in WHL scoring with 44 points, including 20 goals. Garand, a 17-year-old goaltender from Victoria, is 18-8-1-1, with a 2.40 goalsagainst average and .919 save percentage. NATIONAL-TEAM DUTY Two 15-year-old Blazers will play for Canada at the 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games, which will run from Jan. 9 to Jan. 22 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Defenceman Mats Lindgren and goaltender Dylan Ernst cracked the roster.
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Classics win MJB Law Invitational; TRU WolfPack place eighth The Kamloops Classic Swimming club hosted and won the 27th annual MJB Law Invitational, an event last weekend that attracted 365 athletes from 14 clubs across B.C. and Alberta. Classics’ swimmers racked up 97 medals — 39 gold, 29 silver and 29 bronze — and established 19 club records at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Shale Maurice, swimming in the 10-and-under girls’ division, won eight gold medals and set club records in the 50-metre freestyle and 50m fly. Sienna Angove won eight gold medals and set club records in all eight of those events in the 11- and 12-yearold girls’ category. Haley Rowden, competing in the 15-and-over girls’ division, set club records in the 50m and 200m breaststroke events. She won gold in the 200m fly and 100m breaststroke. Sarah Koopmans finished atop the podium in four events and set club records in the 50m freestyle, 50m fly and 100m fly in the 15-and-over girls’ category. Keana Smart, swimming in the 15-andover girls’ division, won two gold medals and set a club record in the 50m backstroke. Diego Paz won one gold medal and set club records in the 1,500m freestyle and 200m and 400m individual medley events in the 15-and-over boys’ category. The TRU WolfPack placed eighth overall at the MJB Law meet, finishing sixth in the men’s division and 10th in the women’s category. Oliver Castle of Shawnigan Lake led
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TORONTO — Christine Sinclair, who is one goal away from tying Abby Wambach’s world-record total of 184, has been named the Canada Soccer Player of the Decade. The award honours the 36-year-old from Burnaby for “an unparalleled 10 years of world-class performances in which she continued to build a legacy as of one of Canada’s greatest athletes of all time,’’ according to the Canadian Soccer Association. The Canadian captain, who was 16 when she made her senior debut for Canada in March 2000, scored goal No. 183 last month in a 3-0 win over New Zealand at a tournament in China. It marks the first time Canada Soccer has named a player of the decade. “Christine Sinclair is a once-in-ageneration athlete that has been at the heart of Canadian sport for over 20 years, but what she accomplished in the past 10 years has changed the sport forever in our country,’’ Canada Soccer president Steven Reed said in a statement. “Christine is the Canada Soccer player of the decade and unquestionably one of the greatest and most-loved athletes
Canada has ever watched.’’ Sinclair won Canada Soccer’s Female Player of the Year award seven times in the decade. She also won the award seven times in the 2000s. The veteran forward has also led the Canadian team in scoring 16 years. Sinclair, who leads Canada in international appearances (289), has 10 goals in 21 matches at five FIFA World Cups and 11 goals in 15 matches at three Olympic tournaments. The decade saw Sinclair lead Canada to back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in 2012 and 2016. She was named the 2012 Lou Marsh Trophy and Bobbie Rosenfeld Award winner and was the Women’s Professional Soccer championship MVP in 2011. Sinclair, Canada’s flag-bearer at the London Olympics’ closing ceremonies in 2012, also played in three FIFA World Cups and was a four-time finalist for FIFA World Player of the Year (2010, 2012, 2013, 2016). She scored 64 goals for club and 84 goals for Canada during a decade that saw her capture a country’s attention with a hat trick in the nail-biting Canada-U.S. Olympic semifinal in 2012. Four years later, she scored the winning goal for another bronze medal in a win over host Brazil in the Rio games.
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omeday well into the future, archeologists poking about for clues to past civilizations will stumble across a set of binoculars buried in the side of a hill in the Chilliwack River Valley. I know there are binoculars there for them to find because the binoculars were mine — and I lost them on a hunting trip more than 20 years ago. Those future scientists will undoubtedly celebrate the discovery of such a primitive optical system, just as scientists today celebrate the recovery of stone arrowheads and throwing sticks lost by hunters of the past. They will probably consider the find a step forward in their understanding of how ancient peoples scanned the countryside in search of game. The discovery will likely add considerably to their historical knowledge of our culture. In fact, I suspect if future scientists work hard enough, they will be able to almost fully reconstruct the hunting kit of a circa-20th century outdoorsman from items I’ve unintentionally left behind in the bush. I’ve lost a lot of stuff over the years, everything from those poor old binoculars to pieces of clothing to a really fine knife. I don’t want to lose stuff, but it just kind of happens. Take those binoculars, for example. One minute, they were in their case strapped
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NARRATIVE to my pack, the next minute they weren’t. They must have slipped out as I scampered over some log. Being that it had been more than an hour since I reached for them and being that I had covered a lot of ground in that hour, there was little chance I would find them. Other times, I’ve forgotten things, rather than lost them. Somewhere in the hills east of Adams Lake, there is a pair of brown neoprene gloves sitting on a stump. And on top of a mountain peak near Merritt, there’s a perfectly good hat — items set down for moment, then forgotten just as fast. I’m sure the value of all my lost outdoor goods is staggering. If I ever counted it all up, I’m sure I’d feel a little ill. Of course, I don’t do that. Losing stuff regularly requires a bit of denial, as well as the development of a mental defence, a way to rationalize the losses so they can be more readily accepted. That’s where the
lost-to-future-science notion comes in. It’s easier to accept buying a new hunting knife if you believe the old one will become a future artifact for some not-yet-built museum. As well, it’s easier to accept the losses if I think future generations — not the next guy who happens down the trail — will benefit from my misfortune. So, I willfully blind myself to the possibility that it’s likely much of the stuff I’ve lost has already been found. Take, for example, the hand-crafted, long-handled wooden catch-and-release fishing net I lost. It was
left accidentally on the shore near the west end of Campbell Lake one summer as I packed up after a fishing trip there. Or my prized Browning six-weight fly rod, which I left leaning against a tree next to the boat launch at Noble Lake. It hurt to lose these last ones. The Browning was beautiful, the first rod I bought that I really loved. Same with the net; it was a gift from a friend. How did I lose them? With the net, my wife was gathering our fishing equipment stuff as I loaded our canoe on the truck. I asked if she had brought every-
thing from the shore. Yep, she replied. Away we went. A few days later, I was scratching my head, wondering where my net was. Then it dawned on me. My wife hadn’t seen it lying on the ground and I didn’t check to make sure it was in the back of the truck. The rod? I have no explanation for the brain lapse that let me drive away with it sitting next to a tree. While most people would say my cherished rod and net are now sitting in someone’s garage, I cling to the notion they were dragged far up into the
hills by a coyote or bear and dropped into an oozing mud pit, where they sank from sight. There they will remain, until a day long from now, when both will be unearthed and celebrated as a grand relic of the past. Like I said before, it’s good to know I’m doing my part for science. Robert Koopmans is an avid angler and hunter who spends as much time as possible in B.C.’s wild places. He also hosts The Outdoor Narrative podcast. To share a thought, send an email to info@theoutdoornarrative.com.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. No longer on the market 5. W. African language 9. A way to open 11. A type of pigeon 13. Japanese warrior 15. Pelvic areas 16. No seats available 17. Not working 19. In a way, soaks 21. Growing outward 22. Ritzy local __ Air 23. Telegraphic signals 25. Metric units 26. Large wine cask 27. Fiber from the husk of a coconut 29. Gets up 31. French river 33. Witnesses 34. They make great neighbors 36. The sun does it 38. Used to store ashes 39. First Chinese dynasty 41. Network of nerves
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CLUES DOWN 1. Trapped 2. About osmosis 3. Romanian monetary unit 4. Form of Persian 5. Cold wind 6. Leave out 7. Small vehicle 8. A little off 9. Soviet Union 10. A narrow path or road 11. Contrary beliefs 12. One who speaks Gaelic 14. Private school in New York 15. Jackson and Townshend are two 18. Soldier in an airborne unit 20. Taken illegally 24. Capital of Valais 26. Male reproductive organs 28. State capital 30. One with supernatural insight 32. Starts all over again
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A smartphone uses a four-digit passcode, like 0131. Bob wants to reset the passcode so that certain rules are followed: • No 0 or 9 digits. • No duplicate digits. • Exactly two even digits and two odd digits. • Digits in reverse order (e.g. 7541). • No two consecutive digits can have consecutive values (e.g. no to 7641). How many different passcodes can be formed?
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Sagittarius, you may resist a social engagement initially because it has been such a busy season. Soon you may come around and be open to a few more parties.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan20 Capricorn, if you are thinking about a career change, take a step back and give this decision considerable thought. Look for hints as to the direction you should go.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, do not surround yourself with negative thought patterns, which could hinder your success. Better to stay positive and embrace those who share your outlook.
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Jessie Emily Martin (née Basey)
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a dear Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and Friend on December 11, 2019.
It is with great sadness the Lloyd family announces that George passed peacefully away at Lion’s Gate Hospital in North Vancouver on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
She is now safe in the arms of Jesus, her Saviour. Jessie was born in Vancouver on August 26, 1941, the youngest of five children born to Sidney and Ilene Basey. She graduated from Kitsilano High School in 1960 after which she met and married Robert (Bob) Martin, they were married for 59 years. In 1980, they moved from Vancouver to Kamloops. Jessie is predeceased by her parents, three brothers, sister and her daughter Deborah who passed away in 1964. She is survived by her husband and three children Corinne, Cheryl (Wayne) and Richard, her nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and their families and lots of other relatives and friends. Her family loved her dearly and will miss her very much. The family wishes to thank Dr. P. Dickenson for his care of mom and to the staff at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for their excellent care and support. She loved the attention, especially the ice cream she was able to have for breakfast or dinner. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9 in Jessie’s name.
George was born in Kamloops on January 8, 1933 to George Furness Lloyd, proprietor of Lloyd Motors and Florence Lloyd (née Dodman), a talented musician and music teacher. George was predeceased by his younger brother Glenn, Glenn’s first wife Doris and their infant son Christopher and by Glenn’s second wife Cheryl. Left to cherish his life is Christel his loving wife, companion and best friend during their 63 years of marriage. George is also survived by his brothers Gordon (Anne) of Kamloops and Art (Jean) of Vernon, several nieces and nephews , grand-nieces grandnephews and cousins. Also cherishing his memory and legacy are friends, former business associates and colleagues. George grew up in Kamloops, attended Lloyd George and Stuart Wood Elementary Schools and he graduated from Kamloops High School in 1951. George is recognized in the Kamloops High School Hall of Fame. Within weeks of George graduating from high school his father passed away at age 41 of heart disease. George, to help his family, went to work with C.P. Express little knowing that it was the beginning of a very successful career of 46 years in the transportation business. In 1953, George met Christel Wassmuth, who at that time was a student nurse in Kamloops. Following the completion of Christel’s training in Kamloops and post graduate training in Montreal they were married in Kamloops in 1956. George rose quickly through the ranks of C.P. Express becoming terminal manager in Creston, then Trail
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Wilfred Raymond Francis Pelly “Gone Fishing”
On December 4, 2019, Wilf Pelly passed away due to complications following a stroke earlier this fall. He died peacefully in the morning with family at his bedside. Wilf was born on January 15, 1925 in Chilliwack, the eldest child of Raymond and Norma (née Muir) Pelly. As he put it, “his young life was filled with fun times, though the 30’s were difficult.” He walked and biked all over the valley, playing, golfing and working at parttime jobs until his graduation in 1943 from Chilliwack High School. Following graduation, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy at HMCS Discovery. After training at Esquimalt, he was shipped to the east coast and eventually assigned to a new corvette, the HMCS Strathroy, to escort merchant shipping and patrol for U-boats. He was escorting tankers to the Azores when the war in Europe ended and he was on his way to service in the Pacific theatre when the war ended. Upon discharge, he spent half a year working on his uncle’s fish packer and then completed year-long
training as a cabinet maker. He worked full-time in a cabinet shop in Vancouver and moonlighted at his trade for three years. Back in Chilliwack he also had something else on his mind. His high-school sweetheart Pat (née Roberts) was there and he would come to the Peaks Restaurant where she worked and play ‘Sentimental Journey’ on the jukebox so she would know he was home. The charm must have worked and they married in 1947, moving to Vancouver to set up their first home. Haney was their next move, where they continued to grow their young family while he worked both full-time in the mill and part-time as cabinet maker. In 1957, the family moved to Kamloops to get in on the ground floor of a business opportunity building recreational boats. The business didn’t work out but the hunting and fishing got in his blood and Kamloops became home for most of the rest of his life. A new house in the Dallas Subdivision was built in 1957/58 and the (ultimately four) children were all raised to adulthood in this stable and supportive neighbourhood. In 1965, he took on a new adventure as a maintenance carpenter at the Kamloops School District, moving through to the Supervisor of Maintenance in 1970. Over the years, he took on more responsibilities and oversaw the construction and expansion of many schools as well as the adoption of new building technologies across the district. He was widely respected across the province and served on the executive of BC School Plant Officials in several capacities. In 1985, he retired as Director of Support Services for the Kamloops School District and at his retirement celebration one of his colleagues encouraged him to ‘beat the odds’ and have a long and active retirement. Well, he did so and continued to hunt and fish with Pat, family members and lifelong friends met at work and in the Dallas community. He was also an avid golfer and curler, especially while living at Logan Lake.
followed by Prince George. In 1969, he became regional manager for Saskatchewan. He then returned to BC where he was director of operations for C.P. Transport for Western Canada. George was asked to head up a new subsidiary, C.P. Bulk systems. Under his leadership as Vice-President and General Manager Bulk systems grew to be a major player in Canadian and Northern US transportation of bulk products. C.P. later decided to sell Bulk Systems to Trimac Transportation of Calgary. Trimac insisted that George come with the transfer of ownership. George became the president and General Manager of Trimac’s Bulk system and led it through a period of expansion. After 39 years with C.P. and seven with Trimac George retired in 1997 to begin a second career as a consultant in transportation. He was a member of groups which influenced governments and companies to develop and monitor driver safety and road safety. He also served on the Board of Directors for such companies as Interlink Freight Systems. George and Christel enjoyed travelling internationally especially to Germany where Christel’s fluency in the German language enhanced their experiences. From their retreat condo in Whistler they explored the backroads and ghost towns north of Whistler. George enjoyed 85 years of good health. During this past year his health has steadily declined due to heart failure. He passed peacefully in the early evening on Deember 11, 2019 at Lion’s Gate Hospital. By request there will be no funeral service. A celebration of George’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that you consider making a donation to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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He has enjoyed golfing with his children and spouses, his grandchildren and more recently with his greatgrandchildren. How many people get to do that? Over the last 32 years, he and Pat lived and made friends in Royston, Logan Lake, Ashcroft and back in Kamloops again. Sadly, in the last several years his eyesight deteriorated and they had to shift to apartment living when his vision prohibited rounding up firewood and taking his famous “mystery tours” of backroads and lakes. But as he said many, many times, “where there’s a Wilf, there’s a way”! When fishing and hunting were no longer possible, he doubled down with the help of some supportive curling teammates and a fantastic group of golf partners. He curled at McArthur Park and continued to golf many courses around Kamloops (especially if they had seniors’ specials), and on the simulators in winter. He got a hole in one when he was 92. He golfed right up until his stroke on September 1, 2019. Wilf was predeceased many years ago by his parents Raymond and Norma (Muir) Pelly and in the last year by his brother Jack. He is survived by Patricia, his loving wife of 72 years, their children Lyn (Craig), Judy (Bob), Doug (Cathie) and Joanne (Dav), their thirteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Bob (Betty) in Princeton and sister Mildred in Langley as well as nieces, nephews, their spouses and children. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Trinity Hospice Center for their respectful and gentle care. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wilf’s favourite charity, the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign or, if you wish, raise a glass of rum in his honour. Wilf was a strong, determined, knowledgeable and loving man and he will be sorely missed.
Pennies
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I found a penny today, Just laying on the ground But it’s not just a penny, This little coin I’ve found. “Found” pennies come from heaven, That’s what my Grandpa told me He said angels toss them down; Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an angel misses you, They toss a penny down Sometimes just to cheer you up, Make a smile out of your frown So don’t pass by that penny, When you’re feeling blue It may be a penny from heaven That an angel tossed to you. by Charles L. Mashburn
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OBITUARIES & IN MEMORIAM Miss Martha Abel
Alan Richard McKnight
September 10, 1948 – December 8, 2019
March 25, 1953 - December 11, 2019
With sadness, the family of Alan McKnight would like to share that he passed away suddenly on December 11, 2019 at the age of 66 years.
Swaran Kaur Bains Swaran Kaur Bains of Kamloops passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 81 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband Harbhajan Singh Bains, their children Narinder (Mandeep) Bains, Rashpal (Paramjit) Heer and Rashwinder (Satnam) Heer, and many grandchildren and family members.
He was predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Marion and sister Johanna. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Barbara, his children Phil McKnight, Andrea Andrachuk (John) and Valerie McKnight (Ryan Munroe), as well as his grandchildren Luke, Kate and Ellis. Alan was born in Vancouver and grew up in various small towns in BC and Alberta. His family moved to Kamloops in 1965. Alan went to Cariboo College and then to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto where he received his degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Alan and Barbara were married in Toronto in 1974. They returned to Kamloops in 1977 after Alan’s graduation and he practiced as a chiropractor from 1977 until his retirement in 2000. A devoted family man, Alan had a passion for the outdoors, particularly camping and canoeing. His favourite locations included Clearwater Lake and Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park, as well as Lodgepole Lake, near Kamloops. His hobbies also included amateur radio and astronomy. The family has gathered for a small private celebration of Alan’s life. There will be no funeral at this time. Schoening’s Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Martha has gone home to rest eternally with the Father. She brought joy to so many people in her own inclusive way. A special thanks goes to Judy Derrington, who Martha called her mother, to the renal units in Kamloops and Kelowna, to all her family at Pine Acres Care Home in Westbank who made her final two years a place she could really call home and to all her many friends and family members, I’m sure Martha would say, “Thank you very much for your kindness.” Martha’s funeral and feast was held at St. Patrick’s Church on the Westbank Reserve on December 12, 2019.
In his memory, Alan’s friends can give their time or donations to people in need.
Swaran Kaur was born in the village of Meghowal Doaba in Punjab, India in 1938. She moved to Canada in 1993 and has been living in Kamloops since. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Jeevyn Chahal, High Country nurses and staff, Interior Health Home Health nurses and staff and Overlander Extended Care Hospital and staff and the East Indian Community Sports. The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Prayers will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the Gurudawara Sikh Cultural Society. Swaran Kaur will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Rita Joyce Plowman
September 4, 1926 - November 15, 2019 Our wonderful mum Rita passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband John, her parents Florence and Cecil Ironmonger and her sister Ruby. She is survived by her daughters Christine and Hilary, sister-in-law Jean, grandchildren Laura (Ryan), Steven (Megan), Trevor (Christya), Kayleigh (Matt) and greatgrandchildren Jaxon, Eloise, Abigail and many loving relatives in England. Rita was born on September 4, 1926 in Leicester, England. At age eleven, Rita earned a scholarship to the Newarke Girls Grammar School. Her favourite subjects were English and History. After working for a while, she joined the British Army (A. T. S.) in WWII as a driver. In 1946, Rita was discharged and worked delivering new cars to various dealerships. In 1948, she met her soulmate, a policeman named John and they were married January 8, 1949. They had 68 wonderful, loving years of marriage until John died in 2017. A daughter, Christine was born in 1950. Two years later, they immigrated to Canada, settling in Vancouver, BC. Their second daughter Hilary was born in 1953. While the girls were young, Rita sewed curtains for travel trailers, worked as a dental receptionist and then a retail credit clerk. She volunteered for the school P.T.A. and Elizabeth Fry Society. Rita attended her daughters’ many school and sports activities and also taught Sunday school at their church. A change of John’s career in 1969 brought the family to Chilliwack. Rita worked in banking, then as a Provincial Court Recorder and opened an English “sweetie” shop for a year. She had a passion for all things theatre and in 1971 joined the Chilliwack Players Guild where she spent many years directing, producing, acting and was an award-winning costumer.
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Rita was later made an honorary lifetime member of the guild for her many years of service. A dedicated volunteer, she joined the Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary and became a member of the Hospital Board. Rita and John loved sailing (their “happy place“) and travelling, enjoying many trips to the United Kingdom, two beautiful sailing trips around Greece and a 50th anniversary cruise aboard the Queen Elizabeth II. In 1993, Rita and John moved to Kamloops to be closer to their girls and four grandchildren. They became active members of St. Paul’s Cathedral congregation. Retirement allowed more time to enjoy their family, travelling, community theatre (Kamloops Players) and volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society. Our family would like to thank Dr. Baker and all the wonderful, caring nurses and volunteers at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home. They are very “special” people and made mum’s final journey comfortable and free from pain. We also give a big thank-you to all who have sent messages of condolence through social media and e-mail. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St, Kamloops. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers and if desired, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.DrakeCremation.com
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She Walks in Beauty LORD BYRON
She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!
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Farm Equipment Case Collector Tractor only 1950s. $500. 1958 Case (utility) 350 Tractor w/blade, chains, front-end loader. $800. 250-819-9712, 250-672-9712.
Art & Collectibles BUYING & SELLING: Vintage & mid-century metal, teak, wood furniture; original signed paintings, prints; antique paper items, local history ephemera; BC pottery, ceramics. 4th Meridian Art & Vintage, 104 1475 Fairview, Penticton. Leanne@4thmeridian.ca
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6hp Evinrude O/B motor. $600. 70 CFM air compressor. $750. 250-574-3794. Butcher-Boy commercial meat grinder 3-hp. 220 volt. c/w attachments. $1500. 250318-2030. California Trimmer Reel Mower 20”, 5-blades. $600. 250828-0151. Do you have an item for sale under $750? Did you know that you can place your item in our classifieds for one week for FREE?
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Basement Suites
6 drawer Walnut dresser w/ mirror & matching double bed exc cond $200. 250-374-7514.
2-Bdrms, level entry, shrd laundry. N/S, Sm pet. $1200 util incld. 250-376-1136.
8ft Antique Couch Couch & matching $200. 250-374-1541.
$900. chairs
Daylight 2bdrms. Brock. Private entr. $1200 inclds everything. N/P. 250-319-1911.
Diningroom table w/8-chairs, c/w Buffet and Hutch. Med Colour. $850. 250-374-8933.
Fully furnished 1-bdrm with all amenities. Behind Sahali Mall 10 mins to TRU. Male Pref. $850. Jan 1st. 250-374-0949.
Solid oval oak table w/6side chairs, 2 arms chairs, buffet. $5,000. Exec desk dark finish $200. Teak corner cabinet $100. Treadmill $450, Custom oak cabinet $200. 250-8517687.
ROLL ENDS AVAILABLE $5-$10/ ROLL 1365 B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC call for availability 250-374-7467
Wanted to Buy Wanted: Firewood. Call 376-4814.
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Found: House key with a red tag outside Thrift Store 600blk Seymour St. 250-377-4026. Found: Wedding ring Dec 7th at Sahali Save-on-Foods. 250828-2112.
Pair of snowshoes + 2 ski poles. $80/obo. 250-376-4884.
Peace of mind house sitting and pet care. Keep your house and pets safe while your away. 250-374-6007.
Warehouse N/S warehouse/shop for lease approx. 2500sq ft. w/radiant heat, 3 phase power, office, mezzanines, 4 large overhead doors. Front/side/rear access w/lots of parking space. Avail. immediately. Leave message 250 819-5509.
2014 Adventurer Camper 89RB solar 13’ awning + extras $22,000 250-523-9495.
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NORTHLAND APARTMENTS 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom suite.
Adult Oriented, No Pets, No Smoking $1400 per month utilities not included. North Shore 250-376-1427 nnkamloops@northland.ca
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4 - 6 bolt studded tires on rims. P265-R17. 50% tread. $250/obo. 250-374-2403. 4-Blizzaks M&S 245/45 R20 $600. 4-Hankook 215/75 R15 winters on GM rims $200. 2Laufenn 235/75 R15 winters on GM rims. $200. 376-6482.
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2010 Harley Davidson Softail. Lugg carrier, cover, lift-jack. $11,000/obo. 250-374-4723.
Handyman, Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Basement finishing. 250-851-6055.
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Classes & Courses AAA - Pal & Core
courses mid-week & weekends. NEW - Intro to Reloading & Bear Aware courses on demand. For schedules see www.pal-core-ed.com or 778-470-3030 HUNTER & FIREARMS Courses. A Great Christmas Gift. Next C.O.R.E. January 4th and 5th, Saturday and Sunday. P.A.L. January 19th, Sunday. Professional outdoorsman & Master Instructor: Bill 250-376-7970
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Brand New Yamaha R3 Motorcycle with only 6kms. 320CC, liquid cooled, ABS brakes. Still has 1 year Factory Warranty. $4,700. 250-578-7274.
Collectibles & Classic Cars
1965 Mercury 4dr., hardtop. 55,000 miles. 390-330HP. $4,000. 250-574-3794
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2006 Dodge 2500 4x4 HD. w/1994 11ft. camper. $15,500/both. 778-220-7372.
Yamaha Grizzly ATV. KMS 011031 $3,800. 250-579-3252
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2005, 38’ RV trailer 2 slides, sleeps 6, appl incld, fully loaded, $14,000. 236-421-2251.
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Ultra Light Ride Snowboard w/bindings, never used. $375. Arc Solomon snowboard w/bindings $325. 578-7776.
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1997 Ford Probe. Red, 4cyl, std, A/C, 1-owner. 114,428kms. $3500 .250-3767964. 2006 Buick Allure CXS. 1owner. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. 207,000kms. $4,900/obo. 250-701-1557, 778-471-7694.
2010 Dodge Charger SXT Sedan. 4dr., AWD, V-6, auto. 50,001 kms. Must see to appreciate. $14,900. 250-374-1541.
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2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4L, V-8, fully loaded. Exec shape. $16,500/obo. 250-3764163.
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2014 Lincoln MKS, AWD, 4dr Sedan. 3.5 Ecoboost twin turbo like new, black in & out. 80,000kms, $22,300.00. 250-319-8784.
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Sports Utilities & 4X4s 2002 Ford Escape, auto. Exec body. Mechanic special. $800. 250-819-9712, 250-672-9712.
250-374-3853 General Employment I PAY Cash $$$ For All Scrap Vehicles! and $5 for auto batteries Call or Text Brendan 250-574-4679.
Trucks & Vans 1996 GMC Suburban 4x4 good shape runs great $2750obo Call (250) 571-2107
2014 Ford Platinum 4x4 Crew-cab 3.5 Ecoboost, white with brown leather, Fully Loaded. Immaculate. 142,000kms. $31,300. 250-319-8784
Trucks/Heavy, Commercial Cummings Gen Set Ford 6cyl 300 cu/in single and 3 phase pwr $5000 (250) 376-6607
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Bookkeeper wanted to maintain financial records through SAGE software. Duties include creating and analyzing financial reports and ensuring legal requirements, compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and managing invoices and tax payments. Ideal candidate is experienced in bookkeeping, friendly, can handle interruptions and still pay attention to detail. Email resumes with references to info@cottonwoodmanor.ca
BOOKKEEPER Bookkeeper with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Sage 50 and Act! Pro required full time by a sole practitioner law firm practicing corporate/commercial law, wills and estates and First Nations law. Candidate will be expected to carry out file services independently, attend to the required bookkeeping procedures, type letters, send and receive e-mails and handle receptionist duties. Forward your resume by mail to: Craig Nixon Law Corporation 880 – 175 2nd Avenue Kamloops, BC V2C 5W1 Attention: Sari Vandegraaf or by: Fax: 250-374-9992 E-mail: cnlc@CNixonLaw.ca
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Employment
Job wanted by Computer Programmer-Analyst /Office Worker/Tutor Detail oriented, organized, problem-solver, extremely computer literate. Strong proofreading, editing, technical writing, public speaking skills. Can teach practically anything I know. IT work preferred but any job using problem-solving skills could be a good match. Gene Wirchenko at 250-8281474. gene@shaw.ca
Attention Kids ENTER OUR CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS CONTEST
We will publish drawings sent in by school-aged children . All you need to do is create a drawing about Christmas and send it to Kamloops This Week. Be sure to include lots of colours in your drawing. And, if your family celebrates December, you can create a drawing about those, too!
All submissions can be sent to editor@kamloopsthisweek.com or by mail/in person to 1365B Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5P6. Please include your name, age and phone number
Busy cosmetic dental practice is looking for a experienced Registered Dental Hygienist for a part time position, Monday/Tuesday possibly some Wednesdays starting immediately. Please fax your resume to 250-374-4622 or email manager@artdentistry.com
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LAWYER REQUIRED Solicitor’s practice requires an additional Lawyer. Great career opportunity. Contact: Roger Webber Webber Law #209 – 1211 Summit Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 5R9 roger@webberlaw.ca tel: (250) 851-0100 fax: (250) 851-0104
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DOWNTOWN Rte 308 - 355 9th Ave. & 703-979 Columbia St. – 34 p. Rte 324 - 606-795 Pine St. – 30 p. Rte 325 - 764-825 9th Ave, 805-979 Columbia St, 804-987 Dominion St,. & 805986 Pine St.-64 p. Rte 327 - 1103 Columbia St. & 12031296 Dominion St.-38 p. Rte 372 - 22-255 W. Battle St, 660 Lee Rd, 11-179 W. Nicola St. – 50 p. Rte 380 - Arbutus St, Chaparral Pl, Powers Rd, Sequoia Pl. – 71 p. Rte 382 – 114-150 Fernie Pl, Fernie Rd, 860-895 Lombard St. – 24 p. Rte 390 – Fernie Crt, 158-400 Fernie Pl, Guerin Creek Way. – 46 p. LOWER SAHALI/ SAHALI Rte 402 – 14-94 Bestwick Dr, Mahood Pl. – 28 p. Rte 403 - 405-482 Greenstone Dr, Tod Cres. – 27 p. Rte 405 – Anvil Cres, Bestwick Crt E & W, 98-279 Bestwick Dr, Morrisey Pl. – 47 p. Rte 410 - 56203 Arrowstone Dr, Silverthrone Cres. – 47 p. Rte 449 - Assiniboine Rd, Azure Pl, Chino Pl, Sedona Dr. – 90 p. Rte 457 - 990 Gleneagles Dr, Monarch Dr, 1810-1896 Springhill Dr, Tolima Crt. - 50 p.
Rte 458 - 803-980 Gleneagles Dr, Glen Nevis Pl, Glenesk Pl, Glenshee Pl. – 88 p. Rte 459 - Monarch Crt & Pl. – 38 p. Rte 461 - Glen Gary Dr, Glen Gary Pl, Glencoe Pl. & 700-799 Gleneagles Dr. – 48 p. Rte 474 - Coppertree Crt, Trophy Crt. – 22 p. Rte 475 - Castle Towers, Sedgewick Crt & Dr. – 44 p. Rte 476 - Tantalus Crt, Tinniswood Crt, 2018-2095 Tremerton Dr. – 53 p. Rte 478 - 191-299 Chancellor Dr, Sentry Pl, Sovereign Crt, The Pinnacles. – 42 p. Rte 479 – Tomlinson Crt, Tuxford Dr. – 55 p. Rte 483 - Breakenridge Crt, Cathedral Crt, Grenville Pl, 409-594 Robson Dr. - 59 p. Rte 485 – 690 Robson Dr, 2020 & 2084 Robson Pl. – 50 p. Rte 487 - 201-475, 485-495 Hollyburn Dr, Panorama Crt. – 75 p. ABERDEEN Rte 503 - Fleming Circ, Hampshire Dr & Pl, Hector Dr. – 48 p. Rte 509 - 459-551 Laurier Dr, 2101-2197 Shaunessy Hill – 47 p. Rte 522 - 604747 Dunrobin Dr, Dunrobin Pl. - 66 p. Rte 523 - 2300-2399 Abbeyglen Way, 750-794 Dunrobin Dr. – 72 p. Rte 544 - Holyrood Circ, Holyrood Pl. & 2070-2130 Vanhorne Dr.-24 p.
PINEVIEW VALLEY/ MT. DUFFERIN Rte 581 - Cannel Dr, Cascade St, 1508-1539 Hillside Dr, Mellors Pl. - 47 p. Rte 584 - 1752–1855 Hillside Dr. – 26 p. Rte 586 - 1505-1584 Mt Dufferin Cres, 1575 Park Way, 1537-1569 Plateau Pl. - 27 p. Rte 588 - Davies Pl, 1680-1754 Hillside Dr, Monterey Pl, Scott Pl. – 46 p. Rte 589 - 1200–1385 Copperhead Dr. – 52 p. Rte 590 - 1397 Copperhead Dr, Saskatoon Pl. – 36 p. VALLEYVIEW Rte 602 - Apple Lane, Knollwood Cres, Parkhill Dr, 1783 Valleyview Dr. - 47 p. Rte 603 - Chickadee Rd, Comazzetto Rd, Strom Rd, 16251648, 1652-1764 Valleyview Dr. - 40 p. Rte 605 - 17701919 Glenwood Dr, Knollwood Dr, Vicars Rd. – 61 p. Rte 606 - Orchard Dr, Russet Wynd, 1815–1899 Valleyview Dr. – 39 p. Rte 607 - Cardinal Dr, 1909-2003 Valleyview Dr. – 33 p. Rte 608 - Curlew Pl & Rd, 1925-1980 Glenwood Dr. – 70 p. Rte 618 – Big Nickel Pl, Chapman Pl, Marsh Rd, Paul Rd, Peter Rd, 2440-2605 Thompson Dr. – 58 p. JUNIPER Rte 667 – Birkenhead Dr & Pl, 1674-1791 Cheakamus Dr, Similkameen Pl. – 64 p.
BROCKLEHURST Rte 4 - 727-795 Crestline St, 2412–2741 Tranquille Rd. - 70 p. Rte 14 - 2399-2305 Briarwood Ave, McInnes Pl, Richards Pl, Wallace Pl. – 37 p. Rte 19 – Downie Pl & St, Moody Ave & Pl, 2307-2391 Tranquille Rd. – 49 p.Rte 21 2300-2397 Fleetwood Ave, Fleetwood Crt & Pl, 1003-1033 Schriener St, 1020-1050 Westgate St.-52 p. Rte 20 - Barbara Ave, Pala Mesa Pl, Strauss St, Townsend Pl. & 2105-2288 Tranquille Rd.-45 p. Rte 21 - 2300-2397 Fleetwood Ave, Fleetwood Crt & Pl, 1003-1033 Schriener St, 1020-1050 Westgate St.-52 p. Rte 31 - 1008-1095 Desmond St, Inglewood Dr, 1010-1088 Newton St, Oxford St. - 55p. Rte 37 - 1710-1797 Fleetwood Ave, 913981 Newton St. & 9991085 Stardust St. – 39 p. Rte 41 – Alexis Ave, 520-796 Singh St, Slater Ave. – 59 p. BATCHELOR Rte 175 – Norfolk Crt, Norview Pl, 821-991 Norview Rd. – 38 p. Rte 184 - 20772097 Saddleback Dr, 2001-2071 Stagecoach Dr. – 31 p. Rte 186 - 1002-1098 Saddleback Crt. - 27 p. WESTMOUNT/ WESTSYDE Rte 255 - 2478-2681 Parkview Dr. – 28 p.
Rte 257 - Alpine Terr, Community Pl, 2192-2207 Grasslands Blvd, Grasslands Pl, 881-936 McQueen Dr, Woodhaven Dr. – 53 p. Rte 258 - 806879 McQueen Dr, Perryville Pl. – 36 p. Rte 260 - 2040–2185 Westsyde Rd. – 24 p
DALLAS/ BARNHARTVALE Rte 701 - Freda Ave, Klahanie Dr, Morris Pl, Shelly Dr, 901-935 Todd Rd. – 92 p. Rte 710 - 1350-1399 Crestwood Dr, Ronde Lane, 1300-1399 Todd Rd. - 43 p, Rte 750 - 5101-5299 Dallas Dr, Mary Pl, Nina Pl, Rachel Pl. – 31 p. Rte 751 - 5310 Barnhartvale Rd, Bogetti Pl, 5300-5599 Dallas Dr, 5485-5497 ETC Hwy, Viking Dr, Wade Pl. – 64 p. Rte 754 - Hillview Dr, Mountview Dr. – 40 p. Rte 759 – Beverly Pl, 6724-7250 Furrer Rd, McIver Pl, Pat Rd, Stockton Rd. – 40 p. Rte 761 – 6022-6686 Furrer Rd, Houston Pl, Parlow Rd, Pearse Pl, Urban Rd. – 57 p. RAYLEIGH Rte 830 – Chetwynd Dr, Stevens Dr. – 55 p. Rte 831 - 4904-5037 Cammeray Dr, Mason Pl, Pinantan Pl, Reighmount Dr & Pl. – 61 p. Rte 833 – Cameron Rd, Davie Rd. – 44 p. Rte 836 - Cahilty Cres, Hyas Pl, 4551-4648 Spurraway Rd. – 36 p. Rte 837 - Helmcken Dr, 4654-4802 Spurraway Rd. – 24 p.
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