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"Matt Allan"
] | 2016-08-31T10:51:58 | null | 2016-08-31T10:56:59 | For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leamingtoncourier.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Famazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/webimage/1.7553821.1472637399!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Amazon Dash lets you order your loo roll at the touch of a button | null | null | www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk | For anyone who has found the whole process of internet shopping too much like hard work Amazon has come up with a solution.
The online retailer today revealed that it is introducing its Amazon Dash Buttons to the UK.
The dinky little gadgets are a one-touch way to order a host of popular products without all that complicated rigmarole of actually logging onto your Amazon account and searching for them.
The Dash Buttons are literally that, small plastic boxes housing a button, which when pressed will connect via wi-fi to your Amazon account and using one-click buying order your selected products.
Each button is linked to a particular item and there are 40 brands available from launch so you can get everything from cat food to condoms and nappies to NERF ammunition delivered to your door.
Daniel Rausch, director of Amazon Dash, explained the thinking behind the devices: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of running out of something we need - Dash Button and Dash Replenishment Service are designed to make that moment a thing of the past.
“Dash Buttons offer the convenience of one-click shopping from anywhere in the home - they can be placed near those frequently used items you don’t want to run out of, and when you see supplies running low, the Dash Button makes it easier than ever to order more. Just press the button and your item is on its way.”
The £4.99 devices are only available to Amazon Prime customers, which means you’ll have to sign up to the £79-a-year service to enjoy the Dash Button’s convenience. The good news is that you’ll get £4.99 back off your first order of each product.
Alongside the buttons, Amazon also announced the UK rollout of its Dash Replenishment Service.
Like the button this links to your Amazon account but rather than having to do the ordering yourself it allows connected smart devices to order supplies themselves.
This means the likes of washing machines, dishwashers and printers from big-name brands including Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool and Siemens can monitor your consumables usage and order more before you run out.
If they could just design a button that remotely loads the dishwasher too, they could be onto a winner. | http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/local-news/amazon-dash-lets-you-order-your-loo-roll-at-the-touch-of-a-button-1-7553822 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/347c14f6d828468ed53af3f24ff035404e5a2657bed0515e5b5d58d839587f6d.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-28T22:50:33 | null | null | Talks continue, with rotating overtime ban set to begin Monday if no agreement by midnight Sunday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391545211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal workers union give details of job action if no deal is reached Sunday | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | OTTAWA – Contract talks continue between Canada Post and its largest union, but neither side is hinting as to whether any progress has been made.
A federally appointed mediator has been meeting with the two sides since Friday to try to reach a deal.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says if there is no deal by midnight, it would begin job action on Monday by having its members refusing to work overtime on a rotating basis, starting in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
CUPW served 72 hour strike notice Thursday night, accusing Canada Post of forcing a labour disruption by refusing to bargain in good faith.
The two sides have been deadlocked for months on the issues of pay scales for rural letter carriers and proposed changes to pensions for future employees.
A CUPW news release says the initial job action will cause little disruption to Canada Post customers and that its members will still be delivering mail every day.
The Canadian Press | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391545211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/49277c9f132bbf9daee441dde75515a5e90230ca81209102975834944c4ac680.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:27 | null | null | Few BC Parks bookings going to commercial operators, solution is more campsite spaces, Environment Minister Mary Polak says | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F385640471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18489BCLN2007CampingBarriereLakeJasonKoppwiki7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Provincial campsite rush mostly B.C. residents | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Solitude in the wilderness is still available in B.C., between holiday weekends when demand peaks at B.C.'s most popular parks.
Foreign visitors and those on package tours are a small fraction of the demand for B.C. Parks campgrounds around the province, but B.C. resident campers are still using a few tricks to get spaces for high-demand parks.
Some have protested the use of online reservations by motorhome tour operators who sell them as part of a package for tourists.
"Our provincial campsites are not products to be sold, they belong to the people of B.C.," Green Party leader Andrew Weaver said this week.
Environment Minister Mary Polak told Black Press numbers are being tracked for the current year, and the proportions haven't changed much. In 2015, fewer than one per cent of reservable B.C. Parks spaces were booked by tour operators, who also use private camping facilities.
Three quarters of reservations are from within B.C. The second highest share is from Alberta at 14 per cent, the U.S. accounts for 3.6 per cent, the rest of Canada 2.8 per cent, and all European countries combined are 6.6 per cent of the total.
The BC Parks system has 10,700 camping spaces in total, and 5,600 are reservable, to manage demand for the most popular spots.
First-come, first-served sites are kept out of the reservation system in some popular locations to accommodate travellers who drop in along the road. For high-demand periods like the recent Canada Day weekend, savvy campers work the reservation system.
At Golden Ears Provincial Park, one group booked for two weeks as soon as the 90-day eligibility window opened, then dropped the first week, giving them the coveted Canada Day weekend dates before they were generally available.
"Every year we look to change things to keep people from cheating, and every year they find new ways," Polak said. "Really the only answer is going to be finding a way to expand the number of sites that we have available."
It's shaping up as a record year for the Discover Camping reservation service, with 92,000 bookings so far this year.
B.C. Parks has added four new sites for this summer. Reservations can be made for Garibaldi Provincial Park in the Whistler area, Ruckle Provincial Park on Saltspring Island, Okanagan Falls Provincial Park, Inland Lake Provincial Park near Powell River and Dry Gulch Provincial Park near Radium Hot Springs. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/385640471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/1944229be47f31432b846678218367d55ed095f19d814632c975b1e70d83624e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:40 | null | null | Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) opens the Studio Stage Doors during Sam Steele Days for CHAUTAUQUA | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F383278041.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Community Theatre brings Chautauqua for Sam Steele Days | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) opens the Studio Stage Doors during Sam Steele Days for CHAUTAUQUA Saturday June 18th shortly after the parade. True to the festival’s heritage theme, this all acoustic show features 100% local talented performers of all ages dressed in character circa 1900-1910.
Drop by this family-oriented event anytime between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, 11 - 11th Ave. S. in the heart of Cranbrook to revel in ‘entertainment and edification’ overseen and hosted by none other than the lovely Miss Melodie and her fine young students.
For your comfort and pleasure indulge in a slice of home-made pie courtesy of Auntie Barb’s Bakery and a glass of sweet iced tea from Miss Nanny the cookery teacher (Nanny’s Tea Cupboard).
Here is a hint of what you will see at Chautauqua:
• Father/son ventriloquist act
• Mother/daughter silly musical routine
• Young girl demonstrating an old style science experiment
• Gypsy fortune teller with a crystal ball
• Cowboy poetry
• French Canadian poetry
• Readings from early, authentic teacher’s school books
• Old singing prospector
• French Canadian Dapper Dan who debunks certain legends such as the Sasquatch
• German opera singer turned dance hall babe with a slightly (only slightly) risqué song
• Story teller talking about the history of the Sullivan mine
• Comedy skit and song
• Classical singer
• Guitar, fiddle and more songs
• Early-style jazz version of a song from the play, Oklahoma!
The stage is set in the main floor hall in this beautiful heritage buidling although some performances will spill onto the veranda. Prices are minimal and family friendly with only a gold and silver coin (a twoonie) for pie and one dollar for tea. Entertainment is on-going and the audience can come and go.
Cranbrook, this is improvisational amateur theatre at its best! Great fun for everyone! Look for this event’s listing in the official Sam Steele Days schedule of events and plan on stopping by to be amazed by our local talented actors.
For more details visit www.samsteeledays.org/events/chautauqua. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/383278041.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/0e2618995737e7ef0cdfed126cfc7cdc28c260175481c09a6e3f0654d58ae979.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:37 | null | null | The Cranbrook & District Kennel Club is having its 43rd annual Championship Dog Shows on August 26, 27 & 28. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F390578391.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/7879kootenayDogshows.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | The best of the best are ready to impress the judges | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Last year’s Cranbrook & District Kennel Club’s Championship Dog Shows brought not only some of the best pooches in the country, but some very proud and knowledgeable owners.
The Cranbrook & District Kennel Club is having its 43rd annual Championship Dog Shows on August 26, 27 & 28 at Moir Park in Cranbrook. There are over 200 dogs entered in these events from all over Canada and the USA. This represent 97 different recognized breeds competing for the ultimate title of Best in Show each day. This is one of the best entries we have had in the last five years.
Judges for the Dog Show are coming from Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC.
Conformation events will only be held at these shows. Other classes being held on Saturday and Sunday are Baby Puppy Classes and Veteran Classes. The shows will be starting at 8:00 AM on Friday, 10:00 AM on Saturday and at 8:30 AM on Sunday, Best in Show all three days will be approximately mid afternoon. There will be a Puppy Sweepstakes competition Saturday morning at 8:00 AM and a Junior Handling competition on Saturday at noon. Saturday after Best in Show spectators attending the show will be treated to an Agility demonstration put on by members of the CDKC.
Spectators attending the shows and trials are reminded to leave their pets at home as they cannot bring dogs onto the grounds during the events taking place during the day. Only dogs pre-entered in the shows are allowed on the grounds.
Other activities being offered are a Canadian Kennel Club, Canine Good Neighbor (CGN) Test. This test is being held on Thursday afternoon, August 25 starting at 4:00 PM. The test is for all dogs (purebred and crossbred) and each dog is tested on 12 simple exercises to demonstrate confidence and control of you and your dog. If the dog passes the test there will be a certificate offered to the owner by the CKC. Also on Thursday afternoon the CDKC will be offering a conformation handling practice session presents by a professional handler from Alberta. This handling class will be starting at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 25. Pre registration for both the CGN Test and Handling Seminar is recommended but not required. Contact for the CGN Registration is Julie Ackerman, Test Chair, at 250-489-1695. Contact Chris Burke, Education Chair, at 250-426-4981 for the Handling Session.
For information on the Conformation Show contact Club President & Dog Show Chair, Richard (Dick) Lopaschuk, 250 427-9625, For information on any of these events and the Cranbrook & District Kennel Club you can go on line to the Clubs website at www.cdkc.ca
So remember, everyone is welcome to come to the dog show and the different events taking place on August 25-28 at Cranbrook’s beautiful Moir Park, there is no fee for attending. There will be a Club information table for people who own dogs that are interested in joining the Cranbrook & District Kennel Club or knowing more about the different sports and activities that the Club offers the residents of Cranbrook and surrounding area.
The CKC Director for the Interior of BC & Yukon, Richard Lopaschuk, will also be available for information on the Canadian Kennel Club and what this National organization has to offer the dog fancy. The CKC booth has many brochures and pamphlets on all the many different disciplines offered for competition by the CKC. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/390578391.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/423a42a7b4176abbc85bad29903e000b6f44892f0ee3728092f1c8fb1c8f24e4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:49:40 | null | null | In early August, a 75-year-old man, with support from friends and family, attained the summit of Fisher Peak. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F391166871.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/94276kootenayWEBCaleb-Opa-john--David.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Septuagenarian leads by example and answers Fisher Peak’s call | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | In early August, a 75-year-old man, with support from friends and family, attained the summit of Fisher Peak.
John Golls, lives in Sturgeon County (just outside of St. Albert, Alberta) but has a property in Forest Crowne, in Kimberley, where he spends much of his time. He explained that the hike and climb had been something he has wanted to do for a long time now.
“I bought the cottage in Forest Crowne in 2003,” said John. “I felt like Fisher Peak has been talking to me for the last 12 years. ‘Come on up and visit me.’ it seemed to be saying.”
John said that he does not have a history of climbing and has only made a few relatively easy hikes in his life, so when one of his Forest Crowne neighbours, local Jayne Riegert, suggested that they go together, it seemed like an endeavour he should take seriously. In 2012 the pair scouted up to the waterfall section of the hike. The summit attempt had to be postponed at that time due to some medical problems, but John never gave up on the idea. So this year, he assembled what he calls his team of ‘Sherpas.’ This team included his girlfriend Simone Bord, who took care of home base and Jayne Riegert, his son David Golls and 14-year-old grandson Caleb Golls.
Just to give a better understanding of the hike, the summit of Fisher Peak towers 2,846 metres above the valley, with an elevation gain from the trailhead of around 1,400 metres. Sections of the hike are over sliding scree and the last hundred metres or so is steep and somewhat technical.
“You’ve got to be in a positive mood and listen to your body,” said John. “And you have to practice some long hikes first — and cut your toenails short. That will help when you come downhill.”
So at 5 a.m., on August 5, the group headed out from Kimberley and started the hike from the trailhead at around 6 a.m. After a brief stop at the waterfall at around 8:30 a.m., the group continued for a couple of more hours until the trail got difficult. It was here that Riegert discontinued her hike, opting to let John carry on with his family.
“I was surprised with my grandson. That kid is like a mountain goat,” said John. “My kids were ahead of me, already at the top and I still had 200 metres to go. I said ‘I’ve got to get up there,’ so I took a rest and away I went.”
At a few minutes after 2 p.m., John, David and Caleb Golls achieved the summit of Fisher Peak. Here the family took some pictures and rested while they basked in the sun and panoramic view.
“To share this with my family was a dream come true,” said John. “This truly was a team effort for Opa (John) to reach the top of Fisher Peak. Without my team, this would not have been possible, so I want to give a big thank you to the team.”
The team made it back to base by 9 p.m. and John said that the experience broadened his horizons. He also noted that he was glad to have taken some precautions that included a good pair of boots and socks, knee braces to help with the downhill portion, plenty of water and hiking poles with rounded tops, which give more support than the standard ski-pole grip.
John added that besides the proper equipment and a faithful and hard working team, there was another thing going in his favour.
“I don’t believe in luck, but I believe in timing,” said John. “That was the perfect day with the best people possible to do this.” | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/391166871.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/6604a4c4c4dd96770901b17def17e1d7a0fdae758fb9a638b2991d5bd772c02c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:31 | null | null | the Canadian Paralympic Committee unveils a new set of classroom activity plans | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F391167551.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Paralympic classroom resources | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Ottawa, Ont. - With the Rio 2016 Olympic Games now in the history books and just 17 days until the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games begin on Sept. 7, the Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to unveil a new set of classroom activity plans that will help educators bring the excitement of Rio in to the classroom.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Schools Program Rio-themed Activity Plans are designed to build students’ awareness and knowledge of the Paralympic Games and Team Canada’s participation at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games set for Sept. 7 to 18.
There are three sets of lesson plans specifically designed for Grades 1 to 3, 4 to 6 and 7 to 8, available as free downloadable PDFs at paralympic.ca/activity-plans.
“We know many teachers are already planning their lessons, and what’s especially exciting this year is that the Paralympic Games will be held during the back-to-school month of September,” said Catherine Gosselin-Després, Executive Director, Sport, for the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
“Each lesson set contains two activities and a class challenge and is filled with photos, links to videos and ways to vary the activities based on learning needs. I encourage all educators to access these innovative materials to help build awareness and excitement about Paralympic sport and the Paralympic movement.”
Canada will send approximately 160 athletes to compete in 19 sports at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Sept. 7 to 18. The complete Canadian Paralympic Team will be officially announced on Aug. 29. For information on Team Canada, visit paralympic.ca/rio2016. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/391167551.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/b981e39305b2dc7190f942a331f978a0177baa54c5d02684ef56cf021a6abfa8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:41 | null | null | The competitive wakeboarding season is well underway and Cranbrook brothers Ryder and Dagen Duczek continue to see success. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F387805891.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/50779kootenayRyderDagen.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Duczek brothers continue to win wakeboarding honours | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Ryder showing his balance during his first place surf run in Hauser Lake, Idaho
The competitive wakeboarding season is well underway and Cranbrook brothers Ryder and Dagen Duczek continue to see success on the water.
The first event of the season saw the boys riding state side at the INT League Northwest Division Tour Stop in Hauser Lake, Idaho. Dagen took 1st place in Junior Boys Wakeboarding, while Ryder captured 2nd place. It was the reverse in the wake surf division, as Ryder snagged 1st and Dagen took 2nd. “We had good water and I managed to land some big grabs,” says Dagen, 9, of his 1st place run. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/387805891.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/38741922ea0a855c1ec63ecc4710086492129cae7cfe9ce4ae7912cd3a8b1840.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:24 | null | null | Stan Chung, PhD is a Korean Canadian writer who lives in Cranbrook on Ktunaxa Nation territory. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F391165981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Column: Part III The Incarceration of Father | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | When the police found my father, they handcuffed him and took him to Burnaby General where he sat in a rubber room without any furniture for twelve hours. Then they brought him back to the psychiatric centre on Willingdon.
“Hi, dad,” I said. He was stretched out on a narrow cot. He opened his eyes and stared up at the ceiling without blinking. My father wore a faded golf shirt, khakis, and jogging shoes. His hands were folded over his chest as if he were in a coffin.
The lights were off. A narrow window provided a faint glow. The traffic sounds were muted. A woman wearing headphones operated a gas-powered trimmer along the edge of the building. Rat, tat, tat, tat.
“Go right in,” said the nurse, a tall man with a clipboard and a beard. “You dad’s been getting some shut eye.” The nurse had a hint of tattoo, barbed wire peaking out of his short-sleeved shirt.
The nurse smiled and moved a chair. A few minutes earlier we had chatted about my father’s background.
“Yeah, man,” he had said. “Your old man’s like a priest-slash-warrior, a soldier, founding father of Korea, and a United Church minister.”
“Yeah, he set the bar,” I had said.
In the 1990’s the BC government closed a place called Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam. It was an infamous institution, a place where you put people away. Apparently, they let a lot of people on the street when they closed—to be “reabsorbed” by their communities.
Now, I imagined, everyone was on the loose, under overpasses, in rooming houses, on couches, and in emergency rooms.
How did this all happen?
I looked at my father. His eyes looked empty. He was thoroughly medicated. He blinked slowly like he was slowing down time. I sat down on the chair beside the bed.
“Who are you?” He asked.
“I’m just checking up on you,” I said.
“I don’t know who you are.”
“I’m your son. You have a son and daughter. Stan and Heidi. You named us. We are your family.”
“Get out. You’re not my family.”
“I am your son,” I said. He looked away. I watched him blink. “Dad,” I said, “I put you here.”
“What?”
“I put you here.”
“You? Why?”
“Because you told me to. Because you said that it was my job to look after you and mom. Because I’m your son.”
“You are nothing.” My father’s shoulders slumped.
“Okay, I said.” “I am nothing.” His eyes softened. I moved to the bed and put my hand on his shoulder. His shoulders were bony. The rat-tat-tat from the trimmer stopped.
He began to sob then, shoulders shaking, nose running.
“Are you okay, dad?”
“Why did you say I wasn’t a good daddy?” He said, recalling a telephone conversation I had had with him a few months before. After his spring visit to Prince George, he called and wanted to know why I had not visited him more.
“Why?” He had asked. So I told him in words I had never used before.
I said, “Because. Because you were not a good father to me.” It was the voice of the child, his child, the one who was still angry. He hung up right away. I phoned back. He sobbed and then he hung up again.
And now, in the middle of a psychiatric holding cell, my father wanted to know if I really meant what I had said--you were not a good father to me.
“Why did you say that?” He asked. I looked at my father. The skin around his eyelids sagged. I thought of how many Sundays I stood at the front of the church after the service was over, waiting, like all the others to shake his hand. How he would look right through me and then past me to the others.
“Dad,” I said carefully. “I have been a bad son. You have been a good father. You made me strong. You listen to me now, okay? You listen to me.” Tears flowed from my eyes and I choked out some more words. “I am sorry. I didn’t take care of you properly. I should have.”
* * *
On my father’s neck there was a scar, a small white line. I once asked my father on one of those terrible nights when I used to cry where he got the scar.
“How did you get it, daddy?”
“It’s from a bullet. Now go to sleep.”
“From a gun?”
“Yes,” he said. “You used to play with my combat helmet when you were small. The helmet had many marks from bullets.”
“What did you want to be when you were a boy, dad? When you were eight years old?”
“I wanted to be president of my country,” he said. “I lived under Japanese occupation on Cheju Island. I dreamed of an independent Korea.”
“Daddy?”
“Yes, son?”
“What will I be? What will I be? Will I fight in wars? Will I start a coup?”
“You, my son, you will be a man of principle.”
“I will.”
Whenever I recall that conversation, I feel my father to be larger than life, a man of great wisdom and purpose. A man who began a country, ministered to hundreds, and raised two children. He was the man I had wanted so much to impress. He was the man I would ultimately disappoint.
* * *
When I was thirty years old, my father became very ill. He hurt my mother, and I had to take action. I signed the paperwork and made sure he received treatment, even though it was against his will, even though I would lose him.
I have accepted my role in his life.
I tried to take care of him but I couldn’t. I was not able to overcome my feelings. For the next decade, my sister who is generous and dispassionate took care of his affairs. I listened to my sister who would tell me how much the social workers and nurses enjoyed him.
I have not met any of these people.
And then on a fall morning a few years ago, my father announced to the hospice nursing staff that it was a good day to die.
I think he had been waiting a long time to be able to say something like that.
He is reported to have spoken the words with energy and precision even though his stomach cancer was causing him great pain. Of course, he refused painkillers, preferring to meditate.
Then my father walked to his room at the end of the hall, put away his meagre belongings, took off his shoes, folded his hands across his chest, and closed his eyes. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/391165981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/196bf4bb86cd9e6cf390960893d344b4448d47e2036b0b2b17fb3ea040956eb6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:04 | null | null | Learn to Fish program offers instruction and loaner equipment to help children aged 5 to 15 catch a trout | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F381548981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/69540BCLN2007Rainbowpembertonfishfinder7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Free fishing lessons for kids [with video] | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Courses offer loaner equipment and training in casting and proper fish handling.
Children aged five to 15 can take advantage of fishing instruction sessions being held around the province by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. this summer.
The Learn to Fish program has been running since 2006. It provides loaned fishing gear as well as instruction on how to cast and retrieve, identify different fish species, handle fish properly and fish ethically within the regulations.
Locations and registration information for Learn to Fish courses is available here.
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. is financed by revenue from B.C. fishing licence sales.
A sample of the instruction videos available on the society website: | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/381548981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a8dda96c62fe3586ab0f6920a4dfddaaebc5a4a9115422086158dd62b192bf5a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:36 | null | null | The 2016 BC Summer Games have wrapped up and we are here to tell you about the rowers that represented Zone 1 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F388545991.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42314kootenayZone1crewandcoaches.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Local rowers return from BC Summer Games experience | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The 2016 Rio Olympics are just around the corner. The sporting world attention will be focused on those games. Here at home the 2016 BC Summer Games have wrapped up and we are here to tell you about the rowers that represented Zone 1 at the BC Games. Four individuals under the age of 17, from differing sport disciplines decided in May to try this sport new to them. You met them recently, after a regatta in Calgary. From a coaches perspective, for rowers who have taken their first strokes with an oar just over 83 days ago, this crew represented themselves and Zone 1 to the best of their ability. They rowed personal best race times and scored their best on the skills testing. The rowers come away from this competition with knowledge, expertise and relationships they did not have before. In the lead up to the games the rowers were given opportunities: racing in regattas to know what floating starts are and to know how officials call races, practising the list of skills given by Rowing BC so they were prepared for the skills testing that took place on Sunday of the Games, the chance to go to Creston and row on a river so they understand flow patterns and how rivers are different than lakes for rowing.
These rowers dug deep in their beings to take on this challenge placed before them. Not everyone wants to wake up at 5 a.m. to be on the water by 6 a.m. Not everyone wants to get soaking wet because rowing in the rain means calm water. No one wants to wrap their knuckles on a day the water is choppy. Not everyone is willing to put themselves out there by taking on a new sport months before the competition. Not everyone likes the tippy nature of the rowing boat and the possibility of going for a dip. These rowers overcame those things and it resulted in the exceptional opportunity the BC Summer Games has to offer. The rowers saw the results of others with 2 or more years of experience rowing and what that meant to outcomes.
If you are interested in, competing at the 2018 BC Summer Games and you are born in 2002 or later (you need to be strong enough to carry a rowing boat to the water and you need to know how to swim), Rockies Rowing Club welcomes you to learn to row this season and train over the next two years then try out for the Zone 1 Rowing Team, please contact 250-489-0174 or rdmrodgers@gmail.com or 250-278-2278 or kurtgmohr@gmail.com We will keep it fun and challenging. Adults interested in learning to row can make the same contact. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/388545991.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/858efdb66f30a95c27a56d898187cfafe1bc010f8cf8f02d69fa4ccbb6f8387b.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:03 | null | null | B.C. stands in the way of Justin Trudeau government's plan to hike Canada Pension Plan contributions, but likely not for long | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F389123291.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/82199BCLN2007Bateman-Jordan13-2.4.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Business pushing back on CPP expansion | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Jordan Bateman, Canadian Taxpayers' Federation
The B.C. government is hearing objections from businesses and individuals faced with increasing Canada Pension Plan contributions in the coming years, and is the last province needed to ratify the increase.
Instead of joining other provinces in meeting the federal government's July deadline to adopt the change, the B.C. government launched a consultation phase expected to run through August. And they are getting push-back on a plan that would increase payroll deductions and employer contributions starting in 2019.
Jordan Bateman, B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation, said he's receiving hundreds of responses to his call to supporters to make their views known to the B.C. government. Most concerned are employers who would pay higher contributions for each of their employees.
Employer and employee contributions are to go up from the current 4.95 per cent of earnings to 5.95 per cent by 2023. For each employee earning $54,900, the employer contribution goes up $7 to $8 per month in each of the first five years of the phase-in.
"Obviously, lots of people are concerned about having to pay more," Bateman said. "But the interesting ones are the small business owners who talk about just how close to the edge they are financially."
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong joined other provinces in agreeing in principle to the expansion in June. Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau said he is concerned about the decline in workplace pension plans and wants the CPP to move from replacing one quarter of employment income to one third by 2025.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business surveyed its members nation-wide when the CPP plan was announced, and more than 80 per cent wanted consultation and a delay of implementation. Morneau has indicated he plans to table legislation this fall.
B.C.'s refusal to sign on could derail the federal plan, but it shows little intention of doing so.
"British Columbia is committed to engaging with stakeholders in advance of ratifying the agreement in principle," said the statement from de Jong's office announcing the consultation.
The province's consultation website and feedback address can be found here. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/389123291.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/434800da31604e219a4170d66257151ade0b8c4c5338c428bae262cf121f8ab5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:07 | null | null | Those who like to ride their bikes or skateboards are asked to please stay off the sidewalks around the City. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F380725361.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Cyclists and skateboarders reminded not to ride on sidewalks | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | SUBMITTED
Those who like to ride their bikes or skateboards are asked to please stay off the sidewalks around the City.
City staff fields a regular number of calls from the public every spring and summer complaining of some near misses between riders, boarders and pedestrians – especially in the downtown.
Under the City’s Streets & Traffic Bylaw “no person shall ride a cycle, which includes a skateboard, on any sidewalk”. Being caught by Bylaw Services riding a bicycle or skateboard on a sidewalk can result in a $25 fine.
If you have questions, please contact City of Cranbrook Bylaw Services at 250-489-0263. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/380725361.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/5907da7fe7701c638da18deb77f8d4577fc13e6735a8cd8e25cfb8ae525c3fe7.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:26 | null | null | Gold mine near Prince Rupert shut down last summer for permit violations, owners charged for failing to report spill | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F390008831.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/31694BCLN2007minebanksislandgold7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Banks Island miners face 18 pollution charges | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Two men and a mining company in receivership have been charged with 18 pollution infractions related to their shut-down gold mine on an island near Prince Rupert.
Benjamin Mossman and Dirk Meckert are scheduled to appear in Prince Rupert provincial court Sept. 7. Also charged is Banks Island Gold Ltd., which went into receivership after being shut down last year for provincial permit violations.
The Yellow Giant mine was ordered shut down by the Ministry of Environment in July 2015 after a tailings spill was reported on a tip. There is one charge of failing to report a spill of a polluting substance, and the other 17 charges are for failing to comply with permits.
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice raised the issue in the legislature this spring, after receiving a letter from the Gitxaala First Nation referring to two separate tailings spills. Rice said the ministry did not inspect the operation for 15 months, until receiving a complaint.
NDP mining critic Norm Macdonald told the legislature a worker at the mine "became fed up, put his job on the line, sent the ministry and me a tip and pictures that documented what was going on there."
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the mine was shut down when the situation was brought to its attention. The mine's 90 employees lost their jobs.
The province has a $420,000 security bond from the mining company, to provide ongoing monitoring. In March the mines ministry and Banks Island Gold removed explosives from the mine site and in May ministry technical staff assessed the hazardous materials on site.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service, which recommended the charges, would not comment on the current condition of the Banks Island site, because it is evidence for the prosecution. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/390008831.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/435c8bed1902a9a0f333231daae35bf46997d114cd31b1ce92c5deba6e8079c8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:52:15 | null | null | A shuffleboard tournament was recently held in the Yahk Community Hall from August 15 to 17. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F391800841.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/14683kootenayShuffleboardtournament1.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Congratulations to shuffleboard winners | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | From right to left: Consulation winners: First Place Doug Sanders; Second Place John Volk; Third Place Dale Shatz. Championship winners: First Place Marilyn Sanders; Second Place Jane McWillie, Third Place Alice Archer.
A shuffleboard tournament was recently held in the Yahk Community Hall from August 15 to 17. There were 24 plays for this first tournament. The organizing group is processing the work to become a society for future tournaments and they are working towards holding the Canadian championship around the year 2021.
Players from various parts of Canada such as Alberta and Saskatchewan and even a few players from Yuma, Arizona, attended the innaugural year. The Yahk community got behind the event and helped in many ways to make it a success. The tournament is already scheduled to be held again next year with dates to be announced in the future. Every person who attended was happy and excited to come back for next year.
There will be ongoing shuffleboard games held in the Yahk Hall throughout the fall and winter on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 am (Yahk time). Ask for Dave at 250-254-5596 for more details. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/391800841.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/9ac0c13eb530aa5a416f57801c0b9444d292b5155dcc3efaa0f3d0a2c8041117.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:19 | null | null | Is this the Greek wedding of Helen CATSIRELIS and Thomas AFAGANIS in February of 1938? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F390578611.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/7956kootenay-12Wedding.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Do you know anyone in this photo? | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Another picture from the past for the history sleuths out there.
Is this the Greek wedding of Helen CATSIRELIS and Thomas AFAGANIS in February of 1938?
Are there any descendants of this couple who can confirm their identity? The envelope simply lists “Catsirelis”.
Knowing the names of this couple would greatly add to the historic value of this photo in our Archive collection. If you are able to provide us with any information we’d love to hear from you via an email to mail@trainsdeluxe.com or by phoning the Office of the Cranbrook History Centre at 250-489-3918. Copies of this print, and other photographs, are available for purchase through the Office at Cranbrook History Centre. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/390578611.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/ba607f6eecaa80f9f2b9ea4981f4cc543aa7ebf2374a3bfcd8106f43fe0fbebf.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:48 | null | null | I write this letter regarding comments made by Mayor McCormick concerning the ongoing negotiations | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F390578451.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: On the City of Kimberley and USW negotiations | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | I write this letter regarding comments made by Mayor McCormick concerning the ongoing negotiations between the United Steelworkers and the City of Kimberley.
The Job Evaluation System, something many collective agreements contain, actually saves the employer money in terms of having to negotiate, bargain or use a third party arbitrator to determine position changes. Is the issue the desire to increase some of the positions, because the City deems it necessary, to increase those rates by as much as 18%? If so, why wasn’t the system used to determine what those rates may be?
Could it be that the City Managers unilaterally decided the evaluation system didn’t work for them in 2015 when the laptop and USB storage stick were “lost”, setting the tone for bargaining?
The labour of the City employees has enjoyed an average annual increase of just higher than the annual cost of living (2%). The average salary of the unionized membership is $48,000/year. The bargaining committee has repeatedly stated money isn’t an issue in bargaining. Maintaining the benefits already agreed to certainly is.
The CAO and Mayor have already made public comments about the cost of labour at the City of Kimberley. Strangely enough they have not commented about the cost of management at the City of Kimberley. Why is that? The average salary of the 14 managers and supervisors at the City of Kimberley is $96,000/year, not including expenses or benefits. Is that figure viable long-term? Have their benefits been cut?
CAO Salary
• 2015 - $137,305.40; 2014 - $124,198.49 +10.55%
CFO Salary
• 2015 - $133,434,35; 2014 - $107,393.44 +24.25%
Manager Operations Salary
• 2015 - $108,570.95; 2014 - $101,181.97 +7.30%
These are only three of the top management salaries that average $96,000 at the City of Kimberley. There are approximately 15 excluded salaries/managers at the City. Source: www.kimberley.civicweb.net – 2014-15 Statement of Financial Information
I don’t begrudge someone being paid a fair wage for their services, but do not call my members’ wages and benefits “no longer financially sustainable” when you have manager’s salaries in a pretty high tax bracket and nary a word is said.
Truth is, the workforce of the City of Kimberley provides value and service to the taxpayers and citizens of the City of Kimberley. Numerous examples of infrastructure replacement costs are better value for the city using staff over outside contractors. For example, 301st Ave recently; the lowest outside contractor bid was approximately $1.2 million. The workforce at the City completed the work for $600,000. Half the cost.
If the City managers have a problem with the Job Evaluation system, they should have said so. If they wanted to give a position an 18% increase because they felt there was value, they needed to justify it through the process named in the collective agreement, rather than just do whatever they please. If you were working beside someone at work and they received an 18% increase and you received 1%, how would you feel?
On November 5, 2014, some ten days prior to the election, the Mayor met with the City of Kimberley Union Committee along with myself. The candidate made the comment that last round of negotiations (2012) was characterized as “them vs us”. The Mayor stated he didn’t like those terms. It was stated that his philosophy is that “people that are happy, do great work; poor morale and unhappy people do poor work.”
The unionized staff at the City of Kimberley are unhappy and morale is low, however I believe he was wrong. The unionized staff are still doing great work for the City of Kimberley taxpayers and residents. I would suggest you start practicing what you preach. If you want partners in trying to solve the problems that this city is faced with, perhaps you should try treating us as such.
Instead you have managers taking down communication to the membership off of the bulletin boards; installing cameras at the Works Yard for security reasons when the fence is in need of repair (not very secure) and a general management style that relies on intimidation rather than cooperation.
The unionized employees of the City of Kimberley have some great cost-savings ideas for the City. Maybe you should ask them. Most of them have been here for a long time and they plan on staying here. They also deserve better treatment at work. Bargaining a fair collective agreement would be a good start.
Jeff Bromley
United Steelworkers | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/390578451.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/52df73f9568094883b0934e07a830afd68c225b7822d8e211f95f98222f6bdc3.json |
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"Brian Coombs"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:05 | null | null | Local motocross competitor Ryan Bednarczyk won first overall in his category. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F386824301.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/45201kootenayDSC_0198.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Local motocross rider wins at Western Amateur Nationals | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Ryan Bednarczyk tearing up the track at the Western Canadian Amateur Nationals in Raymond, Alberta.
Following a racing weekend in early July in Raymond, Alberta, local motocross competitor Ryan Bednarczyk won first overall in his category.
The competition was the 19th annual Western Canadian Amateur Nationals and hundreds of motocross riders competed for the top spot. Also competing from our area were Kalen Yates in the Beginner category, Damon Scheller in the Junior A category and Zack Kahl in the Intermediate category.
“It was pretty wild,” said Bednarczyk. “It was a really big track. There was lots of natural terrain, it was really bumpy and lots of big jumps. There was lots of room, but it always feels crowded when there are lots of bikes.”
Bednarczyk is 17-years-old right now and has got his first bike about five years ago. Shortly afterwards, he began racing.
“I found that I just love riding the dirt bikes and the competitive aspects raise the intensity,” said Bednarczyk.
And this race was intense.
“Me and another guy have been racing really close all year. In Raymond, it was neck and neck all the time. It was a lot of fun,” said Bednarczyk.
With the win, Bednarczyk now enters a class of rider that spectators will be watching for. In regards to advice he might give to up and coming racers, Bednarczyk kept it simple:
“Just go out and have run for the most part. I’ve heard of so many people who get burned out because they are trying so hard. But if you do it for fun, you never get sick of it.”
He also took the time to acknowledge the people who have helped him get to this point in his racing career.
“First off, I’d like to thank my parents for all they do for me. They give up so much,” said Bednarczyk. “I’d also like to thank my sponsors, Peak Performance, Gaerne Boots, M7 Designs, in Calgary and Ryno Power Canada.” | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/386824301.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/2723df9635f3706de9a3a352e43131e6f74be873180267f1193e76653744a704.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:06 | null | null | We do feel that it is important to set the record straight. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F390310891.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Setting the record straight | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | To Whom it may concern:
The last lease between Mark and Niki Traverse and the Kimberley Community Development Society (KCDS) to operate the property at 285 Wallinger, “the Snack Hut” expired in October 2013. Their tenancy from 2013 to 2016 continued on a month-to-month basis, as is typical in a commercial lease.
They informed the KCDS that they intended to sell and were not interested in a long-term lease. Management tried to assist them towards a sale by adjusting the off season rental rate and directing a number of purchase inquiries their way the last several years.
Since 2013 the KCDS has been approached by other prospective tenants, and decided in March 2016 to enter into a signed lease with a new tenant. Niki was provided six weeks notice, more than legally required, and refunded three additional months rent, though there was no obligation to do so.
Either party could have chosen to end the tenancy at any time over the last two years, and the Board decided it was better for the Society and the community to secure a long-term tenant who plans to be open more often.
The Society is overseen by a volunteer Board and is contracted by the City to manage the building in a way that is financially responsible, that promotes community vitality, and provides the service of public washrooms for residents and visitors which the tenant is paid for.
While it was not the preference of the KCDS to air these business affairs in a public forum, we do feel that it is important to set the record straight. We trust this makes it clear that we are looking out for the community’s best interests.
Sincerely,
Craig Hillman
Chair
Kimberley Community Development Society
Jack Ratcliffe
Vice Chair, Treasurer
Kimberley Community Development Society | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/390310891.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/17a64afed628860c1d15cc3bfad94702184217d24c9564e724e8f9b99241d474.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:56 | null | null | The Abbotsford International Airshow takes place Aug. 12-14 and includes US Navy Super Hornets and the Breitling Jet Team | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F389322101.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80542abbotsfordMosquito_Mustang_ABBOTSFORDAIRSHOW_McAllister_Surrey.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Abbotsford Airshow: Heroes of the Skies | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | By JIM REITH, President Abbotsford Airshow
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow – Heroes of the Skies! Gadgets, special suits, technology and the coolest flying machines… Learn what it takes to be a HERO at the 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow!
From August 12-14, Heroes of the Skies take flight over the Fraser Valley for the 54th annual Abbotsford International Airshow. Watch in awe as we welcome back the world-class Breitling Jet Team from Europe in the second and final year of their North American tour. Explore the McDonald’s Kids Zone and Science World on the Road! Experience Friday’s twilight show and fireworks finale! And, watch in awe as the Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco, Boeing and US Navy Super Hornets, Snowbirds, Skyhawks and others take to the sky!
The Airshow is pleased to welcome the involvement of several key players in the aviation industry, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Eurofighter and more. Spectators will see Boeing’s involvement in dramatic fashion – as the aerospace giant will bring two jets to do corporate flying demos with a full array of simulated weapons, a simulation trailer and the test pilot will be available to talk about the exceptional capabilities of the aircraft. Lockheed Martin and Eurofighter are also on-site in various capacities with educational and promotional pieces.
“An aspect of the Airshow’s strategic vision is to strengthen key partnerships with aerospace organizations such as AIAC Pacific who produce an annual Aerospace & Defence trade show in conjunction with our airshow, and the CBAA which will hold its annual convention next year at Abbotsford in conjunction with the airshow as well. Looking to the future, we expect the Abbotsford Airshow will have a major aerospace trade show event occurring in the days prior to the public weekend show in the style of Farnborough and Paris airshows.”
Heroes of the Skies tell the stories of everyday women and men who work hard to make the world a better place, in their own communities and beyond. We are proud to honour them at this year’s Abbotsford International Airshow! Tickets for this action-packed weekend are available at Save-On-Foods or by clicking abbotsfordairshow.com.
Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year
Finalists for this year’s 4th annual Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year contest have now been selected. From Vernon to Victoria and from Surrey to Smithers, seventy finalists have been chosen from all corners of BC to move forward and compete in an intense competition at the Abbotsford International Airshow, where they will race against the clock to complete daily photo challenges. Finalists will shoot 10 of their best photographs and/or videos, to be reviewed by a judging panel — one will come out with the title of 2016 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year. Almost 3,000 entries were received from 80 B.C. communities.
Whether you’re a finalist or not, this is a show you won’t want to miss: The Abbotsford International Airshow is world-renowned for its prestigious performers and family-friendly entertainment. The 2016 Airshow on August 12th through 14th will feature two jet teams, (Snowbirds and the European Breitling Jet Teams ) a Friday twilight show with fireworks, the Canadian Forces Skyhawks parachute team, and the US military jet, the Super Hornet to name but a few. More details visit www.abbotsfordairshow.com.
CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE AIRSHOW SPECIAL INCLUDING VIDEO
Photographhs by Ken McAllister - 2015 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year. Photographs featured from the 2015 Abbotsford Airshow.
Congratulations to all of the finalists in the 2016 Next Generation Amateur Photographer of the Year contest, sponsored by London Drugs, the Abbotsford International Airshow, and Black Press. To see photo gallery click here. See you there! | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/389322101.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/708dce1a90140323884ece34ebf01b3bea452b79e4119f23f84f659f9187ac02.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:00 | null | null | Two Cranbrook wakeboarders brought home the medals again this weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F388545781.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42243kootenayIMG_6939.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Cranbrook wakeboarders win in Chestermere, Alberta | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Two Cranbrook wakeboarders brought home the medals again this weekend at the Water Ski and Wakeboard Alberta Wake Tour Stop #4.
19-year old Colden Thompson snagged first place in the Open Division after a flawless run in difficult conditions. 9-year old Dagen Duczek also battled hard through the wind and waves coming up with a 1st place in Intermediate Wakeboard and 3rd place in Beginner Wakesurf.
The event was held in Chestermere, just outside of Calgary on Sunday. The riders had a nearly two hour rain delay before braving rain and wind to complete the Open Division late in the day Sunday.
Both riders ride and train at Tie Lake, BC. Thompson is sponsored by Seca Surf and Marine, Liquid Force, Rusty Clothing and Spy Optics. Duczek is sponsored by Just Liquid Sports, Hyperlite and Boston Pizza (Cranbrook / Golden). | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/388545781.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/315772fd19db4f8a9f99df34ba671cc90b9599262da0dff7b5b15e7b195baa52.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:16 | null | null | Small communities have more than 400 doctor vacancies, with 'telehealth' and visiting specialists filling gaps | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F385489111.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/32759BCLN2007Kelly-Doug15-2.4.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Video links grow as rural health care shrinks | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Doug Kelly, chair of the B.C. First Nations Health Council
With patients in urban areas having difficulty finding a family doctor, the situation in rural B.C. is going from bad to worse, MLAs on the province's health committee were told Monday.
Ed Staples, a member of the B.C. Health Coalition, described his efforts to improve the situation in Princeton, a community of about 5,000 people that four years ago was down to one doctor providing on-call service.
Princeton now has four full-time doctors and two nurse practitioners, but there are still people who can't find a doctor in the region, including Penticton an hour and a half away. A recent search of the College of Physicians and Surgeons website turned up the nearest doctor accepting patients in Courtney on Vancouver Island, Staples said.
Health Match BC, the province's web portal for recruiting doctors, nurses and other health professionals, currently has more than 400 general practitioner vacancies, with 37 communities seeking 85 doctors. The result is "bidding wars" between communities to offer incentives to relocating doctors, and foreign doctors using a rural community as an entry point before relocating to the Lower Mainland, he said.
The B.C. government has announced its latest videoconferencing service for health care, linking psychiatrists with young people in Cranbrook. The service is available twice a month at the local Children and Family Development office, supplementing visits by specialists in communities such as Cranbrook and Princeton. Health Minister Terry Lake says video conferencing and electronic health records are a key part of the solution for reaching patients across B.C.
Doug Kelly, chair of the B.C. First Nations Health Council, told the committee of an Abbotsford doctor who travels to Carrier Sekani territory around Prince George for part of his practice, in a pilot project with Northern Health.
Kelly said video links and nurse practitioners are part of the solution to delivering rural and remote care, but the main obstacle is the business model for doctors that has them cycling through as many as 20 patients an hour to bill enough to cover their office overhead.
Committee members were also reminded that graduating doctors are increasingly reluctant to take on the demands of family practice, especially in smaller communities where they may find themselves on call around the clock. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/385489111.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/1d4acb5c7b871319d371092f41c8de1a1180f58219d8b258a25b28598be0bb07.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:55 | null | null | Cranbrook wakeboarder Colden Thompson proved he has what it takes to compete on the pro circuit. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F386824471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/45241kootenayColden26.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Cranbrook wakeboarder off to another great season | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Cranbrook wakeboarder Colden Thompson proved he has what it takes to compete on the pro circuit after putting in an impressive set of runs in a recent World Wakeboard Association (WWA) competition.
The WWA Malibu Rider Experience was held in Las Vegas, Nevada and Thompson says it was an amazing experience. “Going down there I didn’t know what to expect,” says Thompson. “I knew it would be tough competition and given that it was my first event in the Junior Pro Division, I just focused on riding my best.”
And that is exactly what Thompson did. He advanced to the finals and laid down a strong run in windy conditions, finishing a respectable 5th overall in Junior Pro Men Division.
A record number of participants took part in the event. The Junior Pro Men’s Division was filled with talent from around the world including the US, Canada, Australia, Korea, Japan and Great Britain.
“To be able to ride with some of the best young riders in the world and to know I was competitive against them in my first international pro event was amazing,” adds Thompson. He is now focused on his next major competition, the Canadian Wakeboard Nationals, which will be held the first week of August.
Thompson is sponsored by Seca Surf and Marine, Liquid Force, Rusty Clothing and Spy Optics and trains at Tie Lake near Jaffray. To view video of the Junior Pro Men’s Finals from Vegas visit: https://vimeo.com/167154531 | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/386824471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/223e73383eadb861296f9d6033ed4a1a3eabe1796afcd417d46bc1a8d6e1ccd3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:39 | null | null | Over 160 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F389900141.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Culture tour receives provincial funds | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Over 160 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000 in funding support for the 2016–2017 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.
“In recent weeks we have heard from many grant recipients how much the funding from the Columbia Basin Trust means to them. We are also seeing for the first time the wonderful results of a CKCA major project grant from 2013/14, recently on display at the Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar. The results of this funding stream are not always immediate, but often they are well worth the wait! The members of the CKCA Steering Committee are very pleased to continue our relationship with the Columbia Basin Trust, fostering excellence in the arts, heritage and culture community across the region.” said Jacquie Hamilton, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Chair.
In Cranbrook, funds received went to the Cranbrook Heritage Association for its Heritage Tour, the Symphony of the Kootenays Association for a mural/art piece, Patricia Gilhuly for ‘Artistic Connections’, and Friends of the Cranbrook Library.
CKCA administers and manages arts, culture and heritage program funding on behalf of the Trust. Funding applications were adjudicated in May by the CKCA Steering Committee, with input from community arts councils. Support will go toward a wide range of projects, including individual and group projects, master classes, major exhibitions and heritage capital projects.
“It’s always fantastic to see projects like these that make the Basin a culturally vibrant place to live,” said Lynda Lafleur, Community Relationship Manager, Columbia Basin Trust. “We’re lucky to have many creative and hard-working Basin residents that continue to make our arts, culture and heritage sector thrive.”
CKCA funding helps individuals and organizations realize heritage projects and projects in all arts disciplines, including visual art, theatre, music, dance, media, literature and inter-arts. For a list of funded projects, visit the CKCA website at www.basinculture.com or call 1-877-505-7355. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/389900141.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/6f5e1b58994f45beec0486a26928f5032d76c705195c49c8f454b2008b53ff8d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:11 | null | null | Cranbrook Arts is excited to host Magee Magee of Canadian Classic Cowboy fame in the Gallery on July 22nd and 23rd. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F387804151.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/50595kootenayRoy1.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Roy Magee’s iron art displayed at Art Council gallery | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Roy Magee, famous for his metal cowboy sculptures, will be displaying his work at the Cranbrook and District Art Council gallery.
Cranbrook Arts is excited to host Magee Magee of Canadian Classic Cowboy fame in the Gallery on July 22nd and 23rd.
Magee has become internationally known for his whimsical and imaginative horseshoe creations.
Born in Sexsmith, Alberta, Magee learned to work with horseshoes, while turning the forge for Fred Holman, in Canal Flats. He was eight years old at the time and horses were used in the lumber industry. Fred Holman was the blacksmith. Magee started at that young age to play with horseshoes and use his creative eye to put together one of a kind sculptures. His imaginative eye has created over time, hundreds of different figures representing everyday people and their activities. Magee is especially well known for his cowboy or rodeo figures including wheelchair cowboys, fiddlers, and pack horses but golfers, piano players and more help round out his diverse collection.
Magee’s first big show was at BC Place in 1966, where his work was recognized with awards, launching a career that has seen his work being shipped all over the world. Magee is well known in some student circles for he has generously volunteered time at both Parkland Junior Secondary School and Mt. Baker Schools, igniting creativity in students and helping to inspire future hobbyists and artists.
We are fortunate to have this artist living in Cranbrook and look forward to having the public come and say hello to this one of a kind craftsman and artist. Roy Magee will be in the Gallery July 22nd and 23rd 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/387804151.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/83c9c35be0cc5be4ee8e6e7619d0fbff3e5f08a4ab52e6f8a1a0a57001fa9ed4.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:50 | null | null | Soccer foes faced off and triathletes endured to claim gold at the BC Summer Games in Abbotsford | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F387953452.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/35747abbotsfordWakeboard-B-Harman2.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | GAMES ROUNDUP: Triathlon drama, soccer action Friday | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Dramatic finishes in triathlon and epic battles on the soccer pitch were among the high points of the action in Abbotsford this morning at the BC Summer Games.
See our coverage from today so far:
Waterskiing: Kelowna's Isaac Athens, Halle Gainey takes firsts in slalom
Rugby: North-south battle in girls action (video)
Golf: Mission golfer Claggett leads after first day of Games
Wake boarding: North Van's Harman soars to gold
Canoe and kayak: Paddlers love cutting through the water
Swimming: Opening race kicks off competition
VIDEO: Equestrian dressage at Summer Games
Softball: Scores from Games opening day (with video)
Swimming: Opening race kicks off competition (with video)
Synchronized swimming: Celebrating the beauty (video)
Shotput: New record set by Surrey's Gabri
Rugby: Fraser Valley defeats Thompson-Okanagan 17-12 (with video)
Soccer: Fraser Valley boys down Kootenays 1-0
Javelin: No record, but golden throw for Chong
High Jump: Langley's Sara Enzo leaps to gold
Long Jump: Surrey's Malcolm Borsoi is golden
Baseball: Fraser Valley boys 4-3 over Island-Central Coast
Paddling: Canoe and kayak racers hit the water
Girls beach volleyball: Opening action (with video)
Girls Triathlon: Victoria's Leipoldt claims gold in girls triathlon
Triathlon: Okanagan boys sweep
Girls soccer: Fraser Valley 4-0 over Caribou North (final)
Boys soccer: Vancouver 2-1 over Vancouver Island (final)
Boys soccer: Fraser River 5-0 over North West (final)
Girls soccer: Island girls lead Thompson Okanagan 1-0 at half
Slideshow of Friday afternoon action:
Slideshow of Friday morning action:
In case you missed it, check out our slideshow and video from the BC Summer Games opening ceremony.
View our digital online magazine about the BC Summer Games. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/387953452.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/390ea6ace98d41a955abde9c47f810c6214eee9631fb7bd571d48a1a7a8ffa0c.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:49 | null | null | Stops in B.C. also include Bella Bella and Haida Gwaii | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F390901961.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/90869BCLN2007image.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Royals to visit Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna during Canadian visit | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | More details have been released about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's upcoming visit to Canada.
Kensington Palace tweeted Monday morning that Prince William and his wife, Kate, will visit Vancouver, Victoria, Bella Bella, Haida Gwaii and Kelowna in B.C. as well as Whitehorse and Carcross in Yukon.
It says the trip will take place between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1.
This will be the royal couple's second visit to Canada. Their first, following their 2011 wedding, took them to Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Charlottetown, Summerside, Yellowknife, Calgary and Slave Lake after that community was ravaged by a forest fire.
The then-newlyweds drew large crowds wherever they went, including a packed Canada Day gathering on Parliament Hill.
The visit was also seen as a way to engage young Canadians with the monarchy, given the perception of waning interest compared to that of older Canadians.
The couple's children, George and Charlotte, are reportedly slated to accompany their parents on their Canadian trip.
Canadian Heritage Minister Melanie Joly said it will be a pleasure to greet the royal delegation.
"We're very excited to have the duke and duchess in the country," she said.
"It will be a great trip in B.C., in the Yukon, and I look forward to meeting them and I'm convinced that the prime minister and his wife will be very positive in greeting them to the country as well."
The Canadian Press | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/390901961.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e956694ffb0e1286659b6a48677e98d746e793c0862cdbb3daf9fa84b0403616.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T16:49:25 | null | null | Peace River North MLA arrested, released after incident in Fort St. John, has resigned B.C. Liberal caucus for a second time | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F390507271.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/75828BCLN2007Pimmswornin20137web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Prosecutor appointed in MLA Pat Pimm case | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm is sworn in by Lt. Governor Judith Guichon after being re-elected in 2013.
A special prosecutor has been appointed in the case of Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm after he was arrested by Fort St. John RCMP this week.
B.C. Liberal caucus chair Jackie Tegart announced Monday that Pimm had resigned from caucus due to an unspecified allegation made against him. A statement from the province's Criminal Justice Branch confirmed Wednesday that Pimm had been arrested and released with conditions.
Vancouver lawyer Michael Klein is acting as special prosecutor to oversee release conditions, while police investigate and determine if they will recommend charges.
Neither Pimm nor the government has commented on the circumstances of Pimm's arrest.
Pimm was elected in 2009 and later appointed parliamentary secretary for natural gas development by Premier Christy Clark. He resigned that position and quit the B.C. Liberal caucus the first time in 2011, after what he described as a dispute with his wife that led to him being held in police custody overnight.
Pimm announced last fall that he would not be seeking re-election in May 2017. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/390507271.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/23853435e2a4501881740eac39c839ae02b59d6f249d36d74ff69abce43c8bf7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:15 | null | null | The number of overnight international visitors to British Columbia surpassed the two-million mark | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F391168241.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Strong visitor numbers for first half of year | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The number of overnight international visitors to British Columbia surpassed the two-million mark for the first six months of 2016.
According to Statistics Canada, 2,307,624 visitors came to B.C. from January to June, a 12.4% increase (254,935 additional visitors) over the same period last year.
During the same time frame, other highlights include visits from the United States, which were up 12.4%, visits from Mexico up 38.6% and visits from China up 22%.
In addition, 656,676 international visitors came to B.C. in June alone - an 8.6% increase compared to June 2015. There were increases in visitors from a number of markets in June over the same month in 2015, including:
* China, up 48.8%
* Mexico, up 40.2%
* Japan, up 22.6%
* South Korea, up 21.8%
* India, up 20.9%
* Australia, up 19.7%
* Europe, up 3.9%
* United States, up 4.4%
A number of factors are contributing to the growth in visitor numbers, including increased air access and capacity to Vancouver, a low Canadian dollar and Destination BC’s new international marketing strategy.
The Canada Transportation Agency just announced a sixth mainland China based air carrier, Capital Airlines, will start servicing Vancouver International Airport in December. Each new daily international flight to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) creates between 150 and 200 new jobs at the airport, plus more jobs in B.C.’s hotels, tourism attractions and businesses. The new flights are thanks in part to government’s elimination of a 2012 international jet-fuel tax to reduce costs for airlines and give travellers more choices. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/391168241.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/92d94d17c4568c7e758b573d7e13c2ef511bc388ca29ae11998ebf2150fb749e.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:11 | null | null | Designer of Kicking Horse and Jumbo resorts gets approval to proceed with $175 million project east of Prince George | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F390477731.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/66407BCLN2007Oberti-Oberto7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. approves Valemount glacier resort plan | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The B.C. government has approved a master development plan for a new year-round ski resort in the Cariboo Mountains west of Valemount.
Valemount Glacier Destination Resort is a $175 million project led by Oberto Oberti, who designed the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden and the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal west of Invermere.
The Valemount plan includes lifts and gondolas that would carry skiers and sight-seers to the summits of Mount Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Mount Arthur Meighen. Its vertical drop of 2,050 metres would be higher than Whistler-Blackcomb and the largest in North America.
"There are very few places in the world, and none in North America, where you go and ride a lift to the very top and the glacier is below you," said Jill Bodkin, a director of the company.
Valemount is a remote community of about 1,000 residents near the Alberta border east of Prince George. The region is west of Jasper National Park, which attracts visitors from around the world.
On the project's website, Oberti says people will travel to Switzerland for this kind of mountain resort experience, so a three-hour drive from Prince George isn't an obstacle to success.
Valemount Mayor Jeanette Townsend called the master plan approval "exciting news." She said the community attracts visitors who stay there to avoid the expensive accommodation in Jasper and the resort will take it to the next level.
Chief Nathan Matthew of the Simpcw First Nation said his community has been involved since the beginning, and he sees the project as an important economic development for the northern part of Simpcw's traditional territory. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/390477731.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/2a2425beeae70ce741c5b00c5868279979a89c8b381502b4297a53a949ffadff.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:38 | null | null | In honour of Canada's 149th birthday, we have compiled some Canadian trivia questions. How many can you answer? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F384892721.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17474summerlandCanadaflag.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia? | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | null | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/384892721.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/904c465efcc694d8d50e131b6168c88659b60494dea98751588bbc7dc10b98db.json |
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"Jeff Nagel"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:33 | null | null | $60 a year increase for most drivers once optional auto insurance increase is included | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391304001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/52753BCLN2007CarcrashLangleyfile.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | ICBC seeks 4.9 per cent basic rate hike as crashes, costs climb | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | ICBC wants to increase basic auto insurance rates by 4.9 per cent – the fifth straight annual increase – as it continues to grapple with rising numbers of crashes, claims and dramatically increasing costs.
The typical driver will pay $3.50 a month or $42 a year more for basic insurance if the hike is approved.
But the corporation is also raising optional rates by 2.8 per cent so the average customer who buys both basic and optional insurance with ICBC will see their insurance bill rise $5 a month, or $60 a year.
ICBC CEO Mark Blucher said the basic rate hike would have been much worse – 15.5 per cent translating into a $130 annual premium increase – had the province not approved another major transfer of $472 million from the optional to the basic side of operations.
A compounding factor has been the long decline of interest rates, which result in less investment income revenue to ICBC.
"These external pressures have really created a perfect storm and it's a really significant challenge for the organization," Blucher said in an interview Thursday.
ICBC had raised rates 5.5 per cent a year ago, and the province's rate smoothing policy requires the annual change be within 1.5 per cent of the previous year's increase.
The number of crashes has climbed 15 per cent in two years and damage claims are up 11 per cent.
Vehicles are increasingly reliant on technology and expensive materials that have become more costly in recent years as the loonie sagged against the U.S. dollar.
Despite much safer vehicles, injury claims have soared to $2.4 billion, up 60 per cent from $1.5 billion in 2008.
"We've seen no evidence that these strong trends are abating," Blucher said. "In fact, if anything, they're continuing to escalate going forward."
Blucher also noted there are more cars on the road in B.C. today – 3.1 million up from 2.8 million in 2011 – and people are driving more because of cheaper gas, contributing to more accidents, particularly in densifying urban areas.
And he pointed to personal injury lawyers as an aggravating cause of ICBC's spiralling claims costs.
"B.C. is the only province in Canada where you can sue another motorist for even a minor traffic accident," Blucher said, noting an increase in lawyer-represented claims and advertising by injury law firms.
Internal operating costs have been cut by $186 million a year, and ICBC is counting on more savings ahead, through its modernization program, by more aggressively combatting insurance fraud and from a hoped-for drop in distracted driving as motorists respond to stiffer penalties.
But transfers from the optional side to bolster the basic side will likely be needed for the foreseeable future, Blucher said, because basic premiums can't keep up with rising costs.
In a surprise move, the B.C. government will this year forgo extracting its usual $160-million annual dividend from ICBC's optional side into general revenue.
"Forgoing the dividend this particular year is one strategy amongst a litany of others we're employing to get that basic trate increase down," Transportation Minister Todd Stone said.
Stone said the $514 million the province has transferred out of ICBC in dividends since 2012 is small compared to the $1.4 billion over the same period that has been shifted from the competitive optional side to basic to apply downward pressure on basic rates.
The minister would not say if the government would permanently give up the ICBC dividend.
Adrian DIx, the NDP critic for ICBC, said the dividends to government have exceeded $1.2 billion since 2010 and predicted they'll resume after next year's election because the BC Liberals are "addicted" to using ICBC as a "profit centre."
Dix said the reliance on shifting huge amounts of capital from optional to basic raises troubling questions.
"Next year they've got to find that $472 million," Dix said. "What they've done is create a disaster at ICBC and their only hope is to deceive the voters until after the election."
He said ICBC's new move to hire more claims staff underscores problems with completing the computer modernization that was supposed to make operations more efficient.
"The transformation project has taken longer than World War 2 and is not close to finished."
ICBC's basic rates rose 11.2 per cent in 2012 and at least five per cent every year since.
The new rate hike is subject to B.C. Utilities Commission approval.
ICBC Rate Pressure Charts | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391304001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/edfc742bbedd026c77992d740c3f3754beb0ff98334939d292e384f209ddf467.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:53:43 | null | null | The Cranbrook History Centre is pleased to host Adolf Hungrywolf: Recollections on August 13 and 14 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F389900001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/81498kootenayHungrywolf1.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Author celebrates Peru at museum exhibition | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Cranbrook History Centre is pleased to host Adolf Hungrywolf: Recollections on August 13 and 14. Recollections is a photographic selection by well-known East Kootenay author and photographer Adolf Hungrywolf. Adolf Hungrywolf is a writer and adventurer living in the Canadian Rockies. His 50-plus books include works on native culture and history, nature and outdoor living, plus railroading and travel.
With more than 50 titles published since 1969, Adolf Hungrywolf of Skookumchuk, born of Swiss and Hungarian parents, is easily one of BC’s most unusual and prolific self-publishers. His many aboriginal titles culminated in a massive, four-volume history of the Blackfeet, entitled The Blackfoot Papers (2006), and his appetite for travel and railroading, after 12 visits to Cuba, resulted in a remarkable pictorial overview of vintage railroads in Cuba. Vintage Cubano contains more than 1,000 images of most American-built trains and autos from the 1920s, ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. With this volume in 2012, the author altered the spelling of Hungry Wolf to Hungrywolf. Collectively the exhibition celebrates a remarkable lifetime of pictorial memories. The show includes photographs of aboriginal peoples, places and landscapes, wildlife and of course, trains. Rounding out this notable collection are several new photographs from his most recent trip to Peru in February of 2016.
The exhibition is at the Cranbrook History Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a presentation and question and answer period from 2 to 4 p.m. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/389900001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/02abe991acea14d0f4c8ee1ec91161d128bd7bccd45a1deee516e984a14528cb.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:48 | null | null | When a community moves forward, there are individuals and community groups driving the change. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F389202891.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Kootenay Game Changer second call for nominations | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | When a community moves forward, there are individuals and community groups driving the change. They’re the people who have the vision, the drive, and the determination to make a difference. They’re the people who maximize their resources, creativity, and innovation; so that we can be a great community. These people are called Game Changers. Anyone can be a game changer -in all sectors of community. This fall there will be an opportunity to acknowledge these people, their challenges, and their successes in our community.
This fall, B104 Total Country and the Kootenay’s Best Rock The Drive, have teamed up with E- Know.ca, Black Press, and SNAPd East Kootenay to honour the leaders of change in the Kootenays through the Kootenay Game Changer Awards.
Community residents can nominate individuals, groups, or project; which they believe are creative and innovative in multiple sectors of the community. Come of these categories include Family, Sports & Recreation, Technology, Government, and Finance & Economics.
“The committee is currently making a second call for nominations. The first round has brought in over 40 nominations throughout the East Kootenay” says Game Changers committee member and owner of E-Know.ca, Carrie Schafer. “We are currently looking for more nominations in all areas to make sure we have all the great people and projects nominated.”
Nomination forms can be found on E-Know.ca until August 18, 2016. Nominees will be screened over the summer. Four finalists from each category will be treated to a first class thank you at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino on October 15th, as they are honoured at a Nominees Gala – proudly sponsored by Columbia Power. Tickets for the Kootenay Game Changer Awards Nominee’s Gala will be available on SNAPd Tix this fall.
Nominations can be made at http://www.e-know.ca/game-changer-nominations/
Nomination categories include:
•YOUTH GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Mister Tire
Awarded to a youth, youth group, or youth project that has increased awareness and taken action to improve the daily lives of youth in their community and the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity and innovation in their approach to supporting youth in their community.
•EDUCATION K-12 GAME CHANGER Sponsored by College of the Rockies
Awarded to an individual, group, or project in the East Kootenay who have demonstrated a dedication to improving the lives of K-12 students OR an individual in the K-12 school system who has exemplified excellence in the system. The recipient will have demonstrated that their efforts have moved their community forward, using innovation and creativity.
•EDUCATION POST-SECONDARY GAME CHANGER
Awarded to an individual, group, or project in the East Kootenay who have demonstrated a dedication to improving the lives of post-secondary students OR an individual in the post-secondary school system who has exemplified excellence in the system. The recipient will have demonstrated that their efforts have moved their community forward, using innovation and creativity.
•HEALTH & WELLNESS GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Re/Max Blue Sky Realty
Awarded to an individual, group, organization, or project that has increased awareness and taken action to increase the health and wellness of their community in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated an understanding of the importance of individual health in moving a healthy community forward. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity in their efforts to reach broad spectrum of community members.
•FINANCE AND ECONOMICS GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Brothers Insurance
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has taken action to increase the financial and/or economic health of their community in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated continued efforts to move their community forward, through a creative initiative that addresses financial and/or economic growth of their community.
•GOVERNMENT GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Paulson Fire & Flood
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved a community forward in the East Kootenay through local government. The recipient will have demonstrated dedication to improving the socio- economic climate of their local government and community through an innovative initiative. The recipient may be a government employee or department, or an external initiative that has directly supported local government. Recipient may not be an elected government official.
•PROTECTIVE SERVICES GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Rella, Paolini, & Rogers
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved a community forward through their dedication to safety of community members in their community in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated dedication and innovation in their role as an advocate for safety in their community.
•FAMILY GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Ostash Exteriors
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has increased awareness and taken action to improve the daily lives of families in their community in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated considerable positive impact to the lives of families in their community through a creative and innovative initiative.
•ARTS & CULTURE GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Ktunaxa Nation Council
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved the community forward through increased awareness of the importance of arts and culture in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have taken action to directly or indirectly provide arts and culture exhibition, performances, or workshops to the community; in a unique and innovative manner.
•FIRST NATIONS GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Teck Coal Ltd.
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved a community forward through their dedication to First Nations in their community in the East Kootenay. The nominee will have demonstrated knowledge of the importance of a holistic approach to moving First Nations communities forward.
•OUTDOORS & ENVIRONMENT GAME CHANGER Sponsored by VAST Resources
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved their community forward through responsible use of their local environment. The recipient of this award will have demonstrated an innovative and balanced approach to use of the outdoors and environment in their community in the East Kootenay. The recipient will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the utilization of the outdoors and environment in the lifestyle of community members in the East Kootenay.
•SPORTS & RECREATION GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Cranbrook Dodge
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved their community forward in sports and recreation. The recipient of this award will be known in the sports community as a dedicated leader, who has used innovation and creativity to encourage increased sports and recreation in their community in the East Kootenay.
•TECHNOLOGY GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Genex Marketing
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has used technology to move their community forward in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated knowledge of the fast moving world of technology and will have demonstrated the successful incorporation, or development, of technology in their community. The recipient of this award is not limited to the application communication technology, but includes any sector in which technology is applied.
•TOURISM GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Fly Fusion Magazine
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved the tourism sector forward in the East Kootenay. The recipient will have demonstrated a positive impact to tourism growth in their community and the Kootenay region. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity, innovation, and regional collaboration in their approach to tourism development.
•UNSUNG HERO GAME CHANGER Sponsored by Jim Pattison
The Unsung Hero Award will be presented to an individual in the East Kootenay who has overcome significant challenges and has used their experience to better the life of another individual or group of people within their community. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/389202891.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/14bd38b17a2fcac85a8b3685da250fd7b0900c04fda71500ea0448ab09c4d946.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T12:56:07 | null | null | 'A national celebration': CBC to air finale of Tragically Hip's tour in hometown | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F383418011.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/70712CPT117344936.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | CBC to broadcast final concert of the Tragically Hip | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | TORONTO – Fans of the Tragically Hip across the country will be able to watch or listen to the band's final concert on its upcoming tour, in what the CBC describes as a "national celebration" of the iconic Canadian group.
The public broadcaster will carry the Hip's hometown show in Kingston, Ont., live on its television, radio and online platforms on Aug. 20 starting at 8:30 p.m. ET.
CBC announced the plan as the band released its 14th studio album, "Man Machine Poem," on Friday.
"The Tragically Hip is a band that has had a lasting influence and impact on this country and they are beloved," said Jennifer Dettman, CBC's executive director of unscripted content.
"We want to make sure that all Canadians had access to this concert on whatever platform they should desire. We're really putting on what we call a national celebration for this band."
The tour is expected to be the final one for the band, following the recent shocking revelation that lead singer Gord Downie is battling incurable brain cancer.
Internal discussions about the possibility of carrying the Kingston concert began after the tour was first announced, Dettman said, but conversations started in earnest with the Hip's team after seeing tens of thousands of signatures for a petition asking for a broadcast of the show.
Dettman said the CBC also hopes to have more special coverage of the band in the lead-up to the concert.
"I think it really will be a very big cultural moment for us," she said.
"The band has had such an incredible impact and influence on Canada. They sing about our country and they tell our stories and they make great music.... I think we really want this concert to be this wonderful, national celebration where we pull the country together, and we really just all enjoy, watch, listen to the Tragically Hip."
On Friday morning, a handful of people lined up outside HMV's flagship store in downtown Toronto to be among the first to purchase the Hip's new album.
Longtime fan James Cashman said he made an hour-long trip from the city's east-end suburbs to get the disc.
"It's going to be their last one and the poor guy is sick, you know. It's really sad," said Cashman, a 64-year-old retired funeral assistant.
Cashman said he was glad to hear the band's Kingston show would be broadcast on television, noting he couldn't afford concert tickets.
"The tickets were gone so quickly, this resale thing, it's not good. They should just put out two tickets per person, you know. Then everybody has a chance."
Demand for concert tickets was overwhelming, with all 15 shows across Canada selling out almost instantly. Ticketmaster told The Canadian Press that roughly 1.3 million fans tried to buy tickets during the public sale but only several hundred thousand seats were available.
Earlier this week, a new batch of tickets went on sale after the band tweaked its stage design to accommodate more fans, but those seats also sold out immediately.
Fans have been fuming about the exorbitant mark-ups on tickets being sold on secondary websites like StubHub and classified sites like Craigslist and Kijiji.
Members of the Hip also seemed to be displeased with how ticket sales went.
Guitarist Rob Baker responded to a fan on Twitter, saying that they were "sad and concerned" about the sellout.
"We make every effort to make sure it is fair” much beyond our control," he tweeted. "We want fans rather than the connected."
CBC said the concert in Kingston will be carried on CBC Television, CBC Radio One, CBC Radio 2, its YouTube channels, and cbcmusic.ca.
The tour will launch July 22 in Victoria.
– With files from Canadian Press reporter Cassandra Szklarski.
Follow @lauren_larose on Twitter.
Lauren La Rose, The Canadian Press | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/383418011.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/fff9545f59d0f2e1ba480cffe0e0b80bcf4428ebb4f4f9cdf216be5ad5809879.json |
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"Stan Chung"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:29 | null | null | In August of 1992, two officers came to the door of my parent’s condo: my father had escaped. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F389900241.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/81615kootenayStanChung2.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Guest column: Part II The Incarceration of Father | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | In August of 1992, two officers came to the door of my parent’s condo: my father had escaped. He had overpowered three male nurses and slipped out of the locked mental facility in Burnaby. One of the nurses had a dislocated arm, the other a busted nose.
“Does your father have training?” the officer asked.
“A black belt,” I mumbled. My father taught karate every Thursday night when I was a teenager in Williams Lake.
“It says here that he’s a retired minister.”
“Yup,” I said.
“And, he’s got no shoes.”
The afternoon sky was like concrete. I was thirty years old. My father was a slender, shy senior who weighed maybe 130 pounds.
And I was so afraid.
* * *
A few months before my father’s escape he and my mother visited me in Prince George where I taught college English.
It was the last weekend in May. The apple tree sported little white flowers. They parked their’86 Toyota van out in front.
“Why are you sleeping in the van, dad?.”
“I prefer it,” he said.
“Is that why you’re lining your fishing hat with tin foil?” I said.
“Don’t you question me!”
* * *
Mental illness is fairly challenging for any family, to put it mildly. If you listen to the doctors you’re supposed to learn to separate the illness from the person.
What made my father’s illness particularly problematic was the fifty-fifty principle: half of what my dad said was utterly ridiculous. For example, he worried that mom was poisoning his food. He worried that north Korean soldiers were invading the condo.
But what really got me was the other fifty percent—the “half-true” stuff.
One day, I called the local paranormal society. A man and two women arrived together in a rather tired Ford Tempo.
One of the women acted like a medium and fingered the white crystals around her neck. The younger of the women had long black hair with a tie-dyed bandana. The man wore a beard and glasses.
My father answered a few questions and said. “I’m going to leave now. Please accept your homosexuality, sir. You, I can smell the illness. Go see a doctor. Lady, you have internal problems.”
“We have to leave,” said the man.
So that was that. My father scared off the ghostbusters.
* * *
Back in Burnaby, I asked my friend Wing Sui to come over. My father is on the loose.
At around eight pm, there was a knock. It was the officers. My father had spent the day on the eighth floor visiting with some retired folks. He was gone again, this time with shoes and money.
Later that night I tried to close my eyes. I could hear the jumbled, chaotic sounds of the city.
I could not sleep. I was waiting to hear him calling my name from below, my Korean name, the name he used when I was a boy.
When I came to Canada, I cried at night a lot. He was always sat on the edge of my bed touching my forehead.
I heard sirens. The traffic lights reflected on the ceiling. It was hot, so I opened the windows and blinds. I heard a religious channel from the suite above.
In Prince George, I could not sleep either. For the first time in my life, I faced a kind of fear that I could not understand. Before I rented the house, someone killed themselves in it.
I felt myself on the verge of disappearing.
Then, I stopped my fear with a simple realization: it was the disease,
It was the disease talking, not my father. My own guilt, fear, and sorrow were another matter.
The next day I saw him.
--
To be continued…
Stan Chung, PhD is a Korean Canadian writer who lives in Cranbrook on Ktunaxa Nation territory. Contact him at stanchung@gmail.com | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/389900241.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a4d4545dca0cdf06d7ee60d49649aea42fb3cc6bba37c21b0e4e19d2ddc1ed54.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:00 | null | null | Premier Christy Clark has pulled out the duct tape to fix up rural schools, school buses and the minimum wage | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F390325601.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/3565BCLN2007ClarkOakesruralschools7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC VIEWS: Premier Red Green’s fast fixes | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | A totally spontaneous expression of gratitude breaks out for Premier Christy Clark and Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes at the Quesnel rodeo after a rural school fund was announced in June.
Comedian Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, is touring B.C. in September, reprising his popular TV series in which he fixes every conceivable problem with duct tape.
Green’s “I’m Not Old I’m Ripe” tour hits Chilliwack, Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay, Surrey, Vernon, Kelowna and Prince George.
His formula for deploying the handyman’s secret weapon has proven so popular that Premier Christy Clark may have been inspired. She’s had quite a flurry of hasty repairs in the last few months. Here’s a recap.
The B.C. minimum wage was starting to lag behind other provinces, even after the overhaul it received in 2015, where annual increases are tied to inflation.
Like Red’s truck tires, there has been a lack of inflation, and a surge of government spending back east leaving B.C. in the dust. B.C.’s wage rose 20 cents last year and was set to go up by another whole dime this fall.
There was that familiar ripping sound in May as Clark and Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced the September increase will be patched up to 40 cents, with another 40-cent increase next fall. Two wraps should hold it until after the election.
Remember the episode where Red taped two old Hyundai Ponies side by side to make a handyman’s Hummer? The school system has seen that kind of work in recent months.
The first roll was applied by Education Minister Mike Bernier when he announced in March that the ministry’s “fix-it fund” was going from $35 million to $40 million. Then in mid-May, he announced 80 successful projects. The “fix-it fund” had fattened to $45 million, and Bernier was just getting his sleeves rolled up.
Hey school districts, remember the $25 million in “administrative savings” the ministry demanded for the second year in a row? Now that you’ve squeezed that from your budgets, Bernier’s good news at the end of May was that the government’s giving it back to use for “front line services for students.”
One of those services could be “maintaining schools despite falling enrolment in certain regions,” Bernier announced May 31, foreshadowing the next layer of repairs.
Sure enough, a “rural schools fund” was rolled out on June 15. Clark and Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes made the announcement in Quesnel, where Kersley and Parkland elementary schools were going to close.
Also eligible for a special fund was Okanagan-Similkameen, where Osoyoos high school students were going to be bused a half hour to Oliver. This is hardly unusual in rural schooling around B.C., but these are swing ridings, you see.
Kootenay Lake district declined the opportunity to keep Yahk elementary open, with an anticipated fall enrolment of zero students. This all comes during the annual ritual combat between the ministry and Vancouver school board over keeping half-empty schools open.
Bernier had one more roll in his overalls. School bus service, one of those things jettisoned or saddled with hundreds of dollars in fees per student as districts scraped up those “administrative savings,” was selectively saved with another $15 million fund announced last week.
There have been a few other country fixes. They’re not going to ban weddings on farms any more, for instance.
That old jalopy in the back yard you’ve been trying to soup up and get back on the road? Soon you can get a collector plate for that thing, which is perfect if you can only get it running once or twice a year.
To paraphrase Red, if the voters don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/390325601.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e476cb71442513471586166bbdb57b8a15f5837ac2a5ed41a06139c35cd85dd6.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:24 | null | null | Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett's position boils down to blaming racist, indifferent cops | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F389749591.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/20136BCLN2007Bennett-Carolynswear-in7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC VIEWS: Missing women inquiry pre-determined | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Toronto MP Carolyn Bennett is sworn in as Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, November 2015.
The federal government’s National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is preparing to get underway in September.
With five commissioners led by B.C. judge Marion Buller and a budget that has swelled by a third to $54 million before it even starts, this inquiry has one big advantage over all the previous studies of Canada’s intractable problems of poverty and violence in aboriginal communities.
In this case, the politicians all agree what the outcome is going to be. They’ve been saying so for months, since the Justin Trudeau government got elected on this and other passionate, if questionable, promises.
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, a member of the We Wai Kai Nation on the B.C. coast, a former Crown prosecutor and chair of the B.C. Treaty Commission, announced the terms of reference last week. She stressed that the inquiry will not attempt to retry cold cases, but to examine the “root causes” of the high numbers of missing and murdered women.
Next up was Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, who has no doubt at all what those “root causes” are: racism, sexism and the lingering effects of colonialism. Bennett has been meeting steadily with grieving families since being appointed, and now accepts that racist, indifferent cops are the main “root cause.”
Bennett explained this conclusion from New York in April, while attending a “Women of the World” summit. It’s an “uneven application of justice,” she told The Globe and Mail, a phrase we’ll hear again and again.
“You end up with people who have been told it’s an overdose, or a suicide or an accident,” Bennett said.
RCMP have reported close to 1,200 unsolved cases of murdered or missing indigenous women since 1980, a figure that Bennett scoffs at. What’s her evidence? She’s talked to families, and knows it’s “way more” than that.
One of the previous inquiries was by a United Nations official, James Anaya, in 2014. He noted the alarming statistics of education outcome and violent offences against women, and referred to 660 cases documented by the Native Women’s Association of Canada. He also described being besieged by demands for a national inquiry, as he went through the stacks of studies that have already been done.
“Since 1996,” Anaya wrote in his UN report, “there have been at least 29 official inquiries and reports dealing with aspects of this issue, which have resulted in over 500 recommendations for action.”
As the latest inquiry was being launched, Perry Bellegarde, the current Assembly of First Nations national chief, recited Bennett’s speaking points about the conclusions it will reach.
Bellegarde told CTV the problem is vastly under-reported because “…oh, it’s an accidental death. Oh, it’s a suicide.” Then he called for more money for housing and other programs via the failed Indian Act system.
There are several glaring factors that apparently will not be discussed, because they fall outside the politically correct boundaries of this pre-determined narrative.
One is the even more alarming number of aboriginal men and boys who are victims of violent crime.
Another is the rate of domestic abuse reported by indigenous women, which Statistics Canada estimated this year at about 10 per cent of their population. That’s three times the national average, but it was not mentioned amid the demands for justice at the inquiry.
Another key issue that is forbidden from discussion is the social and economic viability of remote communities. Some of them haven’t been able to maintain clean water and safe housing, much less education and employment, despite billions in spending every year.
Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/389749591.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/207a825c54e20b4772eb8e7df82a26ff9130160272cef6b989665fd46ee9d07e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:30 | null | null | The Province of British Columbia now has $9.6 million in Canada-BC Job Grant funding available. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F391167221.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | $9.6 million to help businesses train employees | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Province of British Columbia now has $9.6 million in Canada-BC Job Grant funding available to help employers provide skills training to current or new employees.
Employers and organizations acting on behalf of employers can apply now for skills training funding with start dates between Oct. 1, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2016.
Allocation of the total $9.6-million investment is as follows: $5.6 million in funding is available to eligible employers and organizations under the Priority Sectors stream, which includes: Small Business, Technology and Green Economy, Construction, Manufacturing, Mining and Energy, Agrifoods, Tourism, Transportation, Forestry, Natural Gas, Aboriginal Peoples and First Nations, In-Demand Organizations (i.e., non-profit health and social services). $1 million is available to eligible employers and organizations to train individuals within the Under-represented Groups stream, which includes: New Canadians, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Youth (aged 15-24 years), Women (in Trades and Natural Resource Sectors). $2 million is available for eligible employers wishing to train and hire
unemployed British Columbians under the Unemployed stream: Up to $15,000 for eligible training, per participant, No employer contribution required. $1 million is available under the Refugee Fund: To support eligible organizations acting on behalf of employers to prepare refugees for employment in their particular sector, match refugees to employers and jobs, and deliver job-specific skills training in partnership with employers.
Information on eligibility criteria and the application process is available on WorkBC’s website at: https://www.workbc.ca/canadabcjobgrant
Eligible costs include tuition and training fees, mandatory student fees,
textbooks, software and other required training materials, and examination
fees.
Meanwhile, almost 200 small businesses throughout the province have taken
advantage of new resources at Small Business BC that make it easier to apply
for Canada-B.C. Job Grant funding since the launch of a partnership between
the provincial government and Small Business BC on June 7. Offering
personalized advisers to help navigate the Canada-B.C. Job Grant application
system through Small Business BC is another way the Province is supporting
small businesses by making it easier for the sector to access government
programs.
More than 400 employees in small businesses from the Kootenays to the
northeast, spanning the tech sector to manufacturing industries, may receive
training to help them learn new skills that contribute to the growth of
businesses that drive the provincial economy. Small businesses and sole
proprietors can benefit from skills training in areas such as leadership
development, website design, digital marketing, social media, change
management, first aid, workplace safety and human resources.
Quotes:
Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister
Responsible for Labour -
“Our province is expected to lead the country in economic growth over the
next two years. This funding will go a long way to help businesses provide
their current or future employees with the skills training they need to
ensure we have the workforce to keep our economy strong, diverse and
thriving.”
Coralee Oakes, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction -
“The next intake for the Canada-B.C. Job Grant funding ensures there are
ongoing supports for small businesses and their employees to access skills
training that helps grow and diversify our economy. We are continuing to
build on our successful partnership with Small Business BC and cutting red
tape for entrepreneurs so they can focus on doing what they do best; growing
their businesses and creating jobs.”
Quick Facts:
* To date, more than 15,000 employees have received training through the
Canada-B.C. Job Grant, and more than 3,000 employers have received funding
to train new or current employees.
* Government has invested a total of $26 million in skills training through
the Canada-BC Job Grant, with employers contributing another $13 million.
* By 2025, B.C. will have nearly one million job openings due to retirements
and economic growth.
* Almost 80% of these job openings will require post-secondary education or
trades training.
* The B.C. government invests more than $7.8 billion each year in education
and training.
* Small Business BC is British Columbia’s premier resource centre for
entrepreneurs. Its core activities are also supported by funds from Western
Economic Diversification Canada and the Ministry of Small Business and Red
Tape Reduction.
Learn More:
Canada Job Fund:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/training_agreements/cjf/index.shtml
Canada Job Grant:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/training_agreements/cjg/index.shtml
Canada-B.C. Job Grant: https://www.workbc.ca/canadabcjobgrant
British Columbia’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint:
https://www.workbc.ca/Training-Education/B-C-s-Skills-for-Jobs-Blueprint.aspx
B.C. Labour Market Outlook 2025:
https://www.workbc.ca/Labour-Market-Information/B-C-s-Economy/Reports.aspx
Small Business BC: http://smallbusinessbc.ca/
Media Contact:
Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour
British Columbia
250 387-2799
Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/391167221.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a730d9de3b9d7ed06809e28d775fc4000b2182005fca8ad205da3f34b006a8ea.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:35 | null | null | Representative of Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation says it doesn't support efforts to stop oil and gas development | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F388602211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/64474BCLN2007DonnyWesleyjrLelu7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | LETTER: U.S. foundations protecting salmon | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Re: Tree spikers cling to Lelu Island (B.C. Views, July 20).
Tom Fletcher seems to believe protecting salmon is not only bad, but dishonest. He suggests it’s an effort to cover up an international plot to kill B.C.’s oil and gas opportunities and Alberta’s oilsands.
His column falsely asserts that, along with other groups, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has “poured money into anti-LNG campaigns in B.C., as they funded opposition to oilsands development before them. Indeed, the record suggests the long project to establish what environmental front groups named the Great Bear Rainforest was a strategy to stop hydrocarbon exports from western Canada, even as U.S. sources ramped up production.”
The foundation’s Wild Salmon Ecosystems Initiative supports groups working to ensure that all factors – social, environmental and economic – are fairly respected in development decisions. It does not fund efforts to stop oil and gas development.
Salmon support a huge economy that provides jobs, social and cultural benefits. And, in British Columbia, unlike many other parts of North America, we still have a chance to keep most salmon watersheds intact. This is why the foundation supports the efforts of communities to protect these fish. This means ensuring that scientific evidence is fully addressed in project development, including siting decisions.
We are proud supporters of the Great Bear Rainforest, not because we are “anti” anything else, but because this is a unique region. Like the Amazon and the Great Barrier Reef, it is recognized by experts around the globe as one of the planet’s most important and unique natural wonders.
It is a region that deserved to be protected on its own merits – a fact so clear that federal, provincial and First Nation governments came together with industry and environmental groups to ensure it would be. To portray this impressive collaboration as an anti-oil and gas does a disservice to the broad array of Canadians and First Nations that prioritized its preservation.
The Moore Foundation supported this as part of our commitment to assist groups that seek to protect wild salmon habitats along the West Coast. People, issues, organizations and funds cross the Canada-U.S. border all the time. There isn’t anything unusual about Canadian environmental groups requesting and receiving donations from international foundations that share the same environmental goals.
Ivan Thompson, B.C. Program Officer, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Vancouver | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/388602211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/6dce3ededb521c8b51ee4a546ebf3d07ce2e30b28fd6505f1ba87da9df759438.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:07:04 | null | null | Photographers from across the province competed in amateur competition | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F391187111.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2985abbotsfordAmateurphotographjers.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Voting open for People's Choice Amateur Photography Competition | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Cameras were the focus as 70 photographers from across B.C., including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and Nelson, competed in the fourth annual Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year Contest at the recent Abbotsford International Airshow.
Sponsored by London Drugs and Black Press Media, the contest took place Aug. 12-14, as participants captured their best air, crowd, static, and wildcard shots.
Photographers experienced close-up action at the airshow including Friday's twilight show, and earned the "hot-side" tour at the airshow where they shot exclusive aircraft including the F-35, CF-18, FA-18, Breitling Jet Team, the Snowbirds and more for a chance to win the title of B.C.'s next Amateur Photographer title.
Awarding categories also include The Best in-air photograph ($750 grand prize), The Best ground/static scene photograph ($500 prize),The Best crowd scene photograph ($250 prize ), The Best video submission ($500 prize) all courtesy of London Drugs and honorary acknowledgement for Best Wildcard entry.
For the People's Choice Award Winner, the time has arrived for the public to vote on their favourite photo and be entered for a chance to win BC Lions game tickets.
For voting and contest information, click here. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/391187111.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/0ef20fad133abef77dab07332bd48db55f1a39207788dd05242ff22ec5923947.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:41 | null | null | The Cranbrook RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person who was believed to be in the Cranbrook area | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F390578141.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/7836kootenayBARNES20photo-224x300.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Missing person possibly in the area | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | RCMP are trying to locate Elijah Barnes.
The Cranbrook RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person who was believed to be in the Cranbrook area between August 4 and August 7, 2016.
Elijah Barnes was last seen on August 5, 2016 in Cranbrook. Description of Elijah Barnes:
• Caucasian male
• 21 years old
• 5’10” tall
• 145 pounds
• Black hair, shaved on sides
• Skinny build
• Brown eyes
Elijah Barnes was last known to be driving a brown 2000 Chevrolet Malibu, BC License Plate CP394E.
Contact local police, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) if you have information. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/390578141.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e4031efff39f623a10c3744306f6c1110ce909ce162d7d8a2bbf789f7b31cb41.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T16:48:29 | null | null | British Columbia creative writers may apply for up to $12,000 in funding through the BC Arts Council. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F391167321.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Creative writers invited to apply for funding | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | British Columbia creative writers may apply for up to $12,000 in funding through the BC Arts Council.
The Project Assistance for Creative Writers program assists professional writers with specific creative projects. Eligible genres include drama, fiction, graphic novel, juvenile, non-fiction, poetry and spoken word.
Awards are available to support the creation of new works or the re- writing of existing unpublished or unproduced manuscripts. Applications may be made by individuals or a collaboration of two or more writers who share creative control or authorship of a project.
The deadline for applications is Sept. 15, 2016. For full details, visit: http://ow.ly/1MBL 302mYOb.
The Government of British Columbia is investing approximately $60 million in arts and culture again this year to further support a thriving creative economy. Supported within this funding, the BC Arts Council is providing $24 million to help artists and cultural organizations flourish in more than 200 communities throughout the province.For more information about the BC Arts Council, visit:
https://www.bcarts council.ca | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/391167321.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a08ca767caf3eade7ac4db3bbd0134916fed24d0abb96cbb52a20e4c87ec4287.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:52:39 | null | null | Welcome to 2016's Martech Electical Community Talent Showcase. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F383276461.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/759kootenayDawsonRutledge2016.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Check out the Sam Steele Days Community Talent Showcase | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Dawson Rutledge
MARTECH ELECTRICAL COMMUNITY TALENT SHOWCASE
Central Fairgrounds Rotary Park
SATURDAY JUNE 18TH, 2016
11:45am DAWSON RUTLEDGE
Dawson Rutledge is a young solo singer/songwriter and musician from Cranbrook. In 2015, he was awarded the top male musician scholarship by his high school and a District/Authority Scholarship by the Ministry of Education for his exceptional musical ability. Dawson’s very first performance of an original song, “Mysterious Woman”, was in June of 2015 at the Key City Theatre. Since that time, he has been busy performing, writing, and recording, and has released a self-produced album of original songs, with another album in the works. His debut album, titled “Today, Tonight, Tomorrow”, features eight folk/alternative compositions. Dawson’s songs often demonstrate themes of love, adventure, the inevitability of time, and important worldly issues. Dawson’s style of performing is very unique and extremely entertaining. He switches between his acoustic and electric guitars, and accompanies himself by playing a kick-drum and a tambourine with his feet. His style has been compared to that of artist Shakey Graves and his vocals compared to singer/songwriter David Gray. He has been playing guitar since the age of 10 and has been singing since the age of 8, but truly found his passion to be a singer/songwriter in his senior year of high school. He has a powerful and captivating stage presence which has developed from many years of musical training, lessons, and acting in musicals. Download/purchase his music on iTunes and Bandcamp.
12:30pm THE KIMBERLEY PIPE BAND & Kimberley/Cranbrook HIGHLAND DANCERS
For the past 90 years the Kimberley Pipe Band has been an integral part of most major parades and festivals held in the Kootenay region and beyond. Every 10 years, since their 50th anniversary they have hosted a major music and marching performance known as a Tattoo. The 2017 Kimberley Pipe Band’s 90th Anniversary Tattoo will feature a 2 hour show of music, pipes, drums and dancing; a street parade featuring over 200 drummers and pipers; a Saturday night Ceilah - an evening party of music and dancing.
The Liela Cooper & Hali Duncan Highland Dancers accompany the Kimberley Pipe Band and perform with them at JulyFest, Marysville Daze and Sam Steele Days parades. Highland Dance has been going strong in this area for 43 years! The dancers travel to various locations around BC, Alberta and the Northern U.S and Scotland to compete in their Highland games. The dancers also do numerous “Dance Outs” locally at senior’s homes, Church teas, Robbie Burns Night and their own year end show; the Spring Fling.
1:15pm READING WITH RONALD MCDONALD
Reading with Ronald McDonald®! Join us for an interactive story time. Stories geared towards ages 4-7 years old. All ages welcome! Brought to you by your local McDonald’s® Restaurant in Cranbrook.
1:30pm KOOTENAY DANCE ACADEMY
Kootenay Dance Academy is proud to participate in Sam Steele days to present highlight’s from the Broadway review “Barnum”, a show that traces the career of America’s greatest showman from 1835 to the year he joined James A. Bailey to form “The Greatest Show On Earth”.
“Barnum’s the name, P.T. Barnum. And I want to tell you that tonight you are going to see bar-none every sight, wonder and miracle that name stands for!”
Let us begin, as Barnum does...outside the tent where Barnum tells us he’s here to defend the “noble art of humbug” which he defines as the puffing up he gives the truth; the coat of varnish he put on the hard facts of life. Whether we agree with him or not, Barnum’s sure he’ll be able to sell us his bill of goods. Why? There is a Sucker Born Every Minute!
Come join the fun!
2:00pm SPLIT DREAM
An Indie / Shoegaze band with 2 full length albums of original music as well as an EP under their belt. Band Members are Julian Bueckert, Holden Perpelitz, Nolan Ackert, Angus Liedtke. The moniker of Cranbrook, BC native Julian Bueckert, has released his new album, GLOWING. Like bedroom pop for the movies, it plays as a soundtrack to 70mm film; a young couple perusing an outdoor market; vibrance tethered to pensive thought. “In this moment, something feels right,” Bueckert relays on the title track amidst whimsy, jangled guitar rhythms.
2:45pm STAGES SCHOOL of DANCE
The fully certified instructors of Stages School of Dance work passionately to develop their student’s full potential while at the same time ensuring that their dance education is a positive one, encouraging a love and appreciation of dance in the process. Founded 22 years ago and still operated by Sherry Green, they offer students qualified and caring instruction in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Stretch & Strengthening. Dance training provides a better understanding of commitment, self-discipline, respect, co-operation, and collaboration through offering them the chance to learn, experience teamwork, and understand what hard work can accomplish. Our goal is to educate the minds, bodies of our students, teaching them the lifelong skills needed for a successful future.
3:30pm TORQUE BLADE DEMONSTRATION
Torqueblade – The Art of Adaptability, a Fusion of Fitness and Fantasy. Michael Holdsworth performs a demonstration of Torqueblade fitness drills to music and in costume using implements of his own design. Very dynamic!
3:45pm – TRIPP CENTRAL LINE DANCERS
Karen began dancing when she was just 14 years old by joining a youth square dance club in a small community. She met her husband Trevor on the dance floor and they have never stopped dancing. Cranbrook Line Dancing classes launched in 2009 and continue to meet regularly, offering lessons at the Ultra Beginner level to High Intermediate, in a variety of rhythms to various genres of music. Karen’s choreographed dances have reached high popularity levels worldwide, with a couple of them making the Top 10 Most Popular Dances worldwide!
SHOW ENDS AT 4:30PM
SALVADOR SUNDAY STAGE SHOW Central Fairgrounds Rotary Park SUNDAY JUNE 19TH, 2016
9:00am SILVERBACK
A three-piece Alt Folk & Roots band featuring Mike Mitchell, David Prinn and James Neve. More than a century of music, distinctive style and instrumentation with guitars, harps, cajon or box drum, and suitcase percussion for a truly unique experience, playing well known cover tunes and original roots music.
10:00am CRANBROOK ALLIANCE CHURCH WORSHIP BAND
Pastor Grant McDowell 250-489-4704 office@cranbrookalliancechurch.com Cranbrook Alliance Church invites you to church in Rotary Park. Bring your lawn chair, expect to be encouraged, enjoy God in the great sanctuary of the outdoors.
11:15am NOTE-ABLE FOLK
Note-able Folk samples the vast array of popular songs from the past eight decades, to come up with a repertoire of melodic tunes played in a folk-pop style. Choosing mainly songs from the folk, singer-songwriter, pop, jazz standard, 60s rock, and traditional genres, they cover familiar music, and encourage their audiences to participate by singing along.
Note-able Folk consists of Janine Grieve on vocals and percussion, James Buhler on vocals, guitar and harmonica, Dave Grieve on vocals, guitar, mandolin and whistles, and Allan Kimmel on bass. Note-able Folk played most recently at the grand opening of the Cranbrook and District Arts Council gallery, Home Grown in Kimberley and at BJ’s in Kimberley on Saturday May 28.
12:15pm RONALD MCDONALD’s CELEBRATION SHOW
Celebrate with Ronald McDonald®! Play games and answer riddles to help Ronald solve a Mystery. Brought to you by your local McDonald’s® Restaurant in Cranbrook.
12:30pm ASPIRE DANCE ACADEMY
The excitement of dance is something everyone should experience. Dance is more than just learning how to move your feet. Aspire Dance is owned and operated by Michelle Navratil, who is a certified teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Acrobatic Arts. She has been teaching all styles of dance for over 19 years. “At Aspire Dance, we not only build strong dancers but strong team skills, confidence and long lasting friendships!”
1:00pm DARK FIRE CLOUD & THE LIGHTNING BAND
Their unique ZYDECO REGGAE sound will get your body moving! Yes - even on a Sunday! Band members Shuggy Milligan, Drummer/ Vocals, Manager & founding member of Roots Roundup, Cloud (born Thedddeus Clarmar Prjean), Guitar/Harmonica, Lead Vocals and local Cranbrook resident Mehdi Merkraz, Bass/Vocals, come together from several locations to entertain at Sam Steele Days as part of their Spirit Music Revival Tour.
2:00pm MADISON OLDS
Cranbrook resident Linda Engels connected grand daughter, Madison, to the Sam Steele Days Talent Showcase. Madison is a young Canadian singer/songwriter whose preferred genre includes, blues, folk, pop indie and jazz. She finds herself often lost in the beautiful world that surrounds her along side its many creatures. She enjoys being able to share her music with many others in support of the causes she believes in. Madison is most excited about producing her first album this year.
3:00pm BUTTON RAFFLE DRAW – SAM STEELE SOCIETY & PACIFIC COASTAL AIRLINES representatives
Show ends at 3:30pm. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/383276461.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/33b4626ee804ecda0fca235c138b1ed5af198a94cd14ac41fb494737acdf07a8.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:12:45 | null | null | Finance Minister Mike de Jong found an extra half billion from property transfer tax last year, with much more to come | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F388964181.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/3081BCLN2007clarkdejongrealestatetaxwide7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC VIEWS: Real estate tax increases windfall | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Using a backdrop of new construction in Victoria, Finance Minister Mike de Jong and Premier Christy Clark announce a new property transfer tax on foreign buyers that took effect this week.
The lights came back on in the B.C. legislature last week to reveal the government’s sudden decision to impose a 15 per cent tax on foreign property purchases in Metro Vancouver.
This came after months of government refusal to intervene in a heated urban market in ways that might devalue properties for people whose homes represent a large chunk of their life savings.
It remains to be seen whether this large wrench applied to the problem will cool the market, or trigger declining property values as similar efforts have done in other major cities. The extent of the ripple effect on B.C. communities outside Metro Vancouver is also something that will be closely watched.
Premier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced the tax with a week’s notice, leaving realtors and developers scrambling to close deals before thousands more in property transfer tax was imposed on foreign buyers.
This dramatic intervention was based on less than five weeks of information on the nationality of buyers. Early results showed foreign buyers represented five per cent of Metro Vancouver real estate sales. Another two weeks of data showed a spike to nearly 10 per cent, and suddenly the big wrench came out.
Housing Minister Rich Coleman acknowledged that the surprise tax left the real estate industry “taken aback and a bit grumpy.” They worried foreign buyers might back out of deals after sellers have bought another home. They also fear that the tax might pop the real estate bubble, causing a rapid reversal of the long sellers’ market that has taken on a life and a psychology of its own.
One thing is certain. The province’s windfall from the property transfer tax can only grow even further as foreign buyers pay up.
The size of this windfall was shown in the government’s audited public accounts for the 2015-16 fiscal year, which de Jong released just days before announcing the new real estate tax.
The property transfer tax has been a cash cow for the province since Bill Vander Zalm introduced it in the 1980s, and by 2015-16 it had reached about $1.5 billion. For comparison purposes, that’s almost twice as much as total provincial revenue from the forest industry.
The current B.C. budget had forecast that property transfer tax revenues would decline this year and next year. The public accounts showed that for 2015-16, the government took in $468 million more than expected, meaning real estate accounted for most of the provincial surplus.
How much more is raked in by the new transfer tax on foreign buyers remains to be seen, but it will be substantial. And Coleman allows that he has been developing “a really cool plan” to use that money to improve the housing situation for lower-income people.
A couple of weeks ago I described the clamour of urban protesters demanding that governments build thousands of units of social housing. Coleman has long rejected the idea of social housing projects that create clusters of poverty, and he assured me last week that isn’t going to change.
B.C. has 20,000 low-income households getting a rent subsidy today, and Coleman suggested that will be increasing. He’ll be announcing new measures in September to stimulate construction of new rental housing.
It remains to be seen how that will work as well. But it gives the B.C. government lots more money to spend in an election year.
This is the latest of a string of Clark’s election-year fixes. I’ll look at some others in a future column.
Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/388964181.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/4a4522063b4007fd16f2855f0b3b75f848e5bff877e87cac7c8da2c9f2108e30.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:59:06 | null | null | Premier Christy Clark protests to Prime minister Justin Trudeau about latest claims of softwood subsidy | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F387881572.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80455BCLN2007wfpmillworkers7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | U.S. Senators 'inaccurate' on lumber claim: Premiers | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Canada's softwood lumber agreement with the U.S. expired last fall, and U.S. interests are pushing to reduce the share allowed to go south.
Premier Christy Clark and other provincial and territorial leaders have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking him to refute the latest lumber trade action by U.S. interests.
"Unfair and inaccurate allegations of Canadian lumber subsidies" have been made by 25 U.S. Senators to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, seeking a reduction in the cap on Canadian lumber sales, the premiers wrote from their meeting in Whitehorse this week.
The premiers cited decisions by the World Trade Organization and NAFTA in 2006 that found Canadian subsidies to be less than one per cent and ineligible for trade action.
Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama reported progress on negotiating a new softwood lumber deal after their meeting in Ottawa in late June.
Trudeau and Obama's joint statement acknowledged the increase in cross-border ownership of forest products producers, and said a key feature a new agreement would be "designed to maintain Canadian exports at or below an agreed US. market share to be negotiated."
The last Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement expired in the fall of 2015, leaving trade unrestricted as Canadian producers benefit from a stronger U.S. dollar and housing construction. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/387881572.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/f1c52db2690e6a2ee63515cce59a74805574e8bdccaf7ae36576a41ebfd12426.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:01:58 | null | null | Four per cent rate hike already in effect, more to come as BC Hydro looks for savings to offset slow industrial demand | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F388687371.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/9960BCLN2007DamRevelstokewiki7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC Hydro rates rise as demand slows | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Revelstoke dam on the Columbia River is due to have a sixth water turbine added, but Site C is BC Hydro's priority today.
BC Hydro is going ahead with its planned four per cent rate increase this year and deferring more debt to future years as it revises its electricity demand forecast downward.
The provincially-owned utility has not asked for an increase in its government-imposed rate plan despite a revised demand forecast with $3.5 billion less revenue over the next 10 years. BC Hydro has filed a three-year plan with the B.C. Utilities Commission that would increase rates four, 3.5 and three per cent in the next three years. The four per cent increase is already showing up on customer bills as an interim increase.
With the Site C dam on the Peace River and other upgrades amounting to $2 billion a year, the plan includes additional deferred debt until 2023, when Site C is due to be completed. BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald said the long-term nature of capital projects means its capital cost savings don't start until the next decade.
BC Hydro has also cut some of its familiar Power Smart activities, such as the fridge buy-back plan and incentives for energy efficient light bulbs.
McDonald said BC Hydro is seeing lower revenues due to two warm winters and downturns in mining and forest products. It still projects growing overall demand as population and economic growth continue.
NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the new deferred debt represents roughly $500 for each of BC Hydro's two million customers, and it is a political move to get the B.C. Liberal government past next year's election.
The 10-year rates plan imposed by Energy Minister Bill Bennett in 2013 overstated demand to justify the construction of Site C, and translates to a 28 per cent rate increase. It allows the utilities commission to regain control over approving customer rates by 2020, after five years of political direction.
Dix said with the new demand forecast and commodity prices expected to remain low, BC Hydro should have added a sixth turbine to its Revelstoke dam for $450 million before embarking on the $9 billion Site C project. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/388687371.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/29462086d8f81ea61552aea79a4a1313435cf90ccd2abdeeee4cba4e0dc50123.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:59:29 | null | null | MP Wayne Stetski was instrumental in awarding more than $600,000 in federal assistance. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F391166931.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | More than $600,000 allocated for local youth jobs | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | MP Wayne Stetski was instrumental in awarding more than $600,000 in federal assistance to create summer jobs for Kootenay- Columbia students.
The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) Initiative contributes annually to aid in creating jobs for students aged 15 to 30. This year the federal government provided additional funding of $242,644 earmarked for youth employment in the Kootenay-Columbia riding.
Because programs like CSJ can help bolster local economies, Stetski took an active role in distributing the funds and in allocating the additional federal assistance to ensure that jobs were created throughout the Kootenay-Columbia region.
“I assigned jobs funding for as many as 175 students in the riding, and gave particular consideration to communities that were impacted by the loss of a major employer,” commented Stetski.
The Kootenay-Columbia MP stressed that the program is also about helping our young people to acquire valuable experience and workplace skills.
According to summer student, Chelsey Weisbecker, “I was hired at the Boys and Girls Club of Cranbrook and am working at the Club’s Youth Impact Youth Centre. The experience this job offers has helped me learn interpersonal communication, leadership, organization and teamwork. This has been more than just a job for me.”
Stetski set the priorities for the region, including support for projects in tourism, arts and culture, the environment and food security. The NDP Member of Parliament assigned grants to not -for- profit organizations, public sector employers as well as small businesses. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/391166931.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/74a98b64d7332478df6b978e0432136c63b99a492d8c692da81baa564649cde9.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:59 | null | null | Even small towns struggle with unregulated pot shops as Justin Trudeau government holds hearings on legalization | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F390612861.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/20064BCLN2007Medical-marijuana-sign-7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Marijuana shops high on municipal agenda | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Storefront marijuana operations continue to open in B.C. communities, in defiance of federal and local laws.
B.C. communities struggling to deal with unregulated marijuana sales are looking for help, or a piece of the action as growers and sellers compete for a share of the expanding legal market.
Pot problems are high on the agenda for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in September, as local governments continue to deal with fire hazards and retail outlets selling untested marijuana products in defiance of federal and local laws.
Nelson and Duncan councils are calling on the provincial and federal governments to share tax revenue with local governments, when the Justin Trudeau government puts its plan to legalize recreational marijuana sales next year.
Nelson also wants a say in the legalization process, as a federal-provincial task force tours the country to hear from public health, police and substance abuse experts.
For now, B.C. is the Wild West of pot production. Communities that try to regulate quasi-medical dispensaries find their tickets and orders ignored as shops proliferate in a legal vacuum.
Langley fire officials determined this week that a recent house fire was caused by an explosion in a marijuana "extraction lab" using butane as a solvent. The process is used to make "honey oil" and "shatter," a crystal concentrate that is one of the most potent marijuana preparations. Oils and concentrates are sold in some dispensaries and used in baked goods.
Nelson recently saw its eighth pot store open without a business licence, as it considers regulations adopted in Kimberly and Vancouver. Sooke has three dispensaries, as the issue moves to smaller communities.
In the Okanagan, communities are taking a harder line. Penticton has cancelled the business licences of medical marijuana shops, despite their arguments that they are "compassion clubs" supplying people with legally recognized medical uses.
Vernon council voted down a proposal to develop its own bylaw regulating dispensaries, as Victoria and other communities are doing. A staff report advised councillors that business licences have not been issued because storefront sales remain illegal in Canada. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/390612861.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/d9a8883b5214a700398f92d9847099e640729124c1898e8680cceb6f2245fca6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:19 | null | null | We have a lot to celebrate here in the Kootenay-Columbia. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F389202641.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Wayne's World | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | We have a lot to celebrate here in the Kootenay-Columbia. A wonderful climate, beautiful landscapes, abundant water, delicious local food, and vibrant, healthy communities. Over the past couple of months I’ve had the privilege of touring the riding and joining in community celebrations.
To celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday I began my day in Canyon, where I attended the official grand opening of the new community kitchen, then I headed to Creston where I had the honor of recognizing 15 Creston Valley residents who received the Caring Canadian Volunteer Awards from the Governor General earlier in the year. I wrapped up Canada Day in Cranbrook at the beautiful Rotary Park.
MarketFest in Nelson, is famous for packing Baker St. with thousands of locals and visitors the last Friday of each month during the summer. A serious June rainstorm kept a lot of people at home while I was there, but l enjoyed connecting with the vendors and those who braved the weather.
The Elk Valley has amazing community spirit. Sparwood celebrated their 50th anniversary in style during Coal Miner Days, I had fun flipping burgers in support of Minor baseball and participating in the parade. In early July I also took part in the festivities at Wildcat Days in Elkford.
Cooking pancakes with the Girl Guides at Sam Steele Days in Cranbrook, watching bocce at Julyfest in Kimberley, honouring First Nations women at the Ktunaxa Annual General Assembly and promoting my National Local Food Day bill at the Salmo Farmers Market are just a few of the other activities that have been keeping me busy this summer.
Ottawa Is a beautiful city, but it doesn’t compare to the mountains and lakes of Kootenay-Columbia. While Parliament is on break for the summer my priorities are to connect with nature and connect with constituents; in Revelstoke I combined the two by hosting my inaugural Hike with your MP event on the Soren Sorensen Trail in Mt Revelstoke National Park.
In addition to all the celebrating, I continue to meet with constituents throughout the riding to hear about your priorities for our federal government. The top issue that I am hearing is the need to fix our undemocratic voting system. During August I will be mailing a survey to every home in the riding to ask for your thoughts on how we can make every vote count. I will continue touring the riding to hear directly from you, on proportional representation, while celebrating the tremendous spirit and pride in our communities.
Hope your summer is going well!
Wayne Stetski
Member of Parliament
Kootenay-Columbia | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/389202641.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/9bd1da51b385019073325f9ef048280fc76026fb96d10b53bfb8d57643f65879.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:00 | null | null | 1,800 new spaces in 30 communities to start construction this fall, minister Stephanie Cadieux says | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F381686451.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/36574BCLN2007daycarewikimedia7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Child care spaces funded for 30 BC communities | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Daycare spaces are in short supply in some areas of B.C. and costs are high.
More than 1,800 new child care spaces should be under construction by this fall, with the latest round of financing from the B.C. government.
New or expanded facilities in 30 communities have been selected from funding applications received in January, said Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux. The $11.3 million budget for this year is the third phase of a child care expansion project funded by the ministry.
The province's goal is to have construction underway by September.
"It will vary somewhat from provider to provider, depending on whether they are building a facility from the ground up with this money, or whether they are adding to an existing facility," Cadieux said.
Projects in the Lower Mainland include six sites in Surrey, two each in Abbotsford, Langley and Coquitlam and one each in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Burnaby, Delta and Squamish.
On Vancouver Island, funding goes to three projects in Duncan and one each in Nanaimo, Victoria, Comox, Port Hardy and Tofino.
In the B.C. Interior, three projects are approved for Kelowna, two in Penticton, and one each in Naramata, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Enderby, Princeton, Houston, Kamloops, Merritt, Vanderhoof and Dawson Creek.
For a full list of facilities and number of spaces, see backgrounder here.
The ministry has posted a new child care map on its website to help parents locate facilities here.
The province provides child care subsidies to qualified low-income parents, and covers about 15 per cent of daycare operating costs. But the cost of land and operations drives the price of child care up to $1,400 per month or more in urban areas. Cadieux said the province is working with municipalities to review regulations.
"We're looking at the restrictions we put on child care providers in terms of outdoor space, in terms of sun access," she said. "We want to make sure that child care is safe and that we have quality, but we also want to make sure that we're not creating a situation that is unreasonable." | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/381686451.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/b3572f45c52caa6aa574f04f5fb37a82eb84f469ea47bd0a55943df7c4b9c3b2.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:36 | null | null | Cranbrook and District Arts Council is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tais Helena Lintz as their new Administrator. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F391167381.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Cranbrook & District Arts Council appointment and upcoming events | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Cranbrook and District Arts Council is very pleased to announce the appointment of Tais Helena Lintz as their new Administrator.
Tais started working at the Cranbrook & District Arts Council in late July and is excited about her work. She is enjoying working with all the volunteers and the members of the board, and very thrilled to get started on all the ideas she has for the organization.
Born in Brazil and fluent in both English and Portuguese, Tais brings a wealth of experience and skill to our organization. Tais worked for over 10 years as administrator in other non-profit organizations in Ontario. She is also a published poet and is now testing her skills at story writing. She loves Cranbrook and says that it’s the best place in the world, and that this is where she belongs.
We invite the public to come in to our Cranbrook Arts location at 1013 Baker St. to meet Tais and also to see the wonderful, always changing art exhibits and retail items from our local artists and artisans.
upcoming events
We are calling local artists and ‘wannabe’ artists to ‘Unbe-leaf-able Art’, a class given by our featured artist, Heidi Brookes. On Friday, August 26th starting at 7 p.m., Heidi will lead a class on incorporating a blend of leaves and acrylic on canvas. The art created in this class will be presented at the Art in the Park event the following day. Come out to have some creative fun and show-case your artistic talents at Art in the Park. This class will be limited to 8 so early registration is advisable.
On Saturday, August 27th, at Rotary Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) we are having the ‘Art in the Park’ event. We will be presenting children’s art activities – art work that has been created by the children who attended our workshops, and entertainment by local singer/songwriter Douglas Francis Mitchell, who will be launching his new CD this fall. We invite children and the young at heart to take part in the interactive art activities. Come out for some family fun as we celebrate the arts in Cranbrook.
For our September exhibit and in keeping with ‘back to school’ we are calling for entries for the ‘Back to the Books’ event. We are looking for work associated with books. Have you produced book illustrations such as photography, paintings or drawings that could be displayed? Or Calligraphy work? Have you designed a poster or advertisement for books? Do you have a treasured school book project? Book binding projects and handmade books are welcome. This exhibit will run from September 6th to 30th. We will take up to three pieces from each artist, which should be brought into the CDAC Gallery at 1013 Baker St, during the week prior to September 3rd. Drop by and share with us your unique and beautiful book work.
Currently we are having the ‘Steeling the Show’ exhibit that is running until August 31st. This exhibit comprises of art made of metal. They are all local artists, so we are inviting members of the public to come to the gallery and support the work of these local artists.
We would like to remind the public that our Writers Group led by Norma Kroeger meets at The Gallery on the fourth Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. All those interested in the art of writing are welcome.
The last Tuesday of every month, our administrator Tais Lintz will be hosting a poetry group, Poetry Moments, at the Gallery, from 7 to 9 p.m.
For any of the upcoming events above, you can contact the CDAC Gallery at 250-426-4223, or drop by the Gallery, at 1013 Baker St. Our office hours are Tues – Fri from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come and support your local artists, or share with us your artistic talents. We hope to see you there! | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/391167381.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/9e53e2811b5300a526d15e5738b5d6734ee5481a138d6e1624f4e77090b7d7ab.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:18 | null | null | Evolution Martial Arts Cranbrook Academy of Tae Kwon-Do brought back the hardware. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F385036241.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/76853kootenaydenhamcut.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Locals win medals at Lethbridge tournament | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Evolution Martial Arts Cranbrook Academy of Tae Kwon-Do brought back the hardware from a Tournament in Lethbridge last weekend with the kids, Katelyn Cuthbert with Silver Patterns and Bronze Sparring, Courtney Cuthbert doing awesome in the competition and Christina Blair winning Gold Sparring and Gold Patterns . The more senior students also performed fantastically with Quinn Robertson winning Gold for Sparring and Silver for Patterns and Catherine Soderstrom winning Gold for Sparring and Gold for Patterns and Madison Wheadon also putting up an awesome show at the tournament. Coaches Simon Wachon, Jennifer Wachon, Jonny White, Dan McGifford and Rene Kowalchuk say they are very proud of the small contingent from Cranbrook! | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/385036241.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e6b66c5e5c1352a9dcc147aeaf2724d5d631333f90262f9761b66313195e184e.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:51:15 | null | null | College of the Rockies is ready to welcome more than 2,000 new and returning students on Tuesday, September 6. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391800751.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/14626kootenaycotrWelcomeWeek.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | College of the Rockies Welcomes Students to A New School Year | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The College of the Rockies is gearing up for another year.
College of the Rockies is ready to welcome more than 2,000 new and returning students on Tuesday, September 6. The day is an opportunity for students to orient themselves, get a locker, meet their classmates, get their student ID cards, buy textbooks and to enjoy a free BBQ, music and activities. Day and evening classes will start on Wednesday, September 7.
“Starting at 9 a.m., program orientations will be taking place throughout the day. These orientations are meant to help students get to know their fellow students and faculty and to learn about program expectations,” says Cori Andrichuk, College of the Rockies Manager, Student Life and Athletics. “The morning wraps up with a free barbeque sponsored by President and CEO
David Walls as well as some fun activities and prizes. Music will be provided by Fernie’s own folk-rock band – Shred Kelly.”
Further events are planned for students throughout September including the annual Pins n’ Pizza event at Juniper Lanes, the always popular white water rafting trip on the Kootenay River, Bumper Ball and the annual Egg Splat competition.
“We are excited to welcome new and returning students to the College on Tuesday,” said Doris Silva, Director of Student Affairs. “We have a great schedule of events for Welcome Week including a College Showcase that highlights some of the services and programs we offer including our important dual admission partnerships with University of Victoria and University of Lethbridge. Then on September 7, local businesses have been invited to show off what they offer during our Community Showcase. The week will wind up with some fun activities that introduce new students to some of the recreational opportunities involved in our community. Students have a lot to celebrate and look forward to.”
Though the semester kicks off on September 6, many programs and courses are still accepting applications until September 21 online or at the Registration office.
For more information on Orientation Week go to: cotr.ca/orientation
Learn about programs and courses available at the College at: cotr.ca/programs | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391800751.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/d289d2048a59030e7f66d407f98b6ebb3a0748cfe7e72aba681aa9db39c2fb26.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:09 | null | null | No increase for carbon tax, 2020 greenhouse gas reduction abandoned as forests, natural gas industry focus of efforts | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F390745581.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/76488BCLN2007ClarkTrudeauParisflags7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Tree planting, gas leaks next in climate plan | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Premier Christy Clark meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Paris climate summit last year. Both have been accused of a lack of follow-up since then.
The B.C. government has given up on its 2020 goal for greenhouse gas emissions and is looking to tree planting, agricultural efforts and cleaning up the natural gas industry to reach its longer-term goals.
Premier Christy Clark announced the province's latest plan Friday, confirming that it would not proceed with its advisory committee's key recommendation to resume increasing its carbon tax on fuels in 2018.
That committee concluded that even with aggressive increases in the tax, the 2020 goal to reduce emissions by a third from the 2007 baseline would not be met. Clark said the other measures the government is announcing will put it on track for the 2050 goal, to eliminate 80 per cent of the province's greenhouse gas output.
Clark said B.C. can't keep adding to its carbon tax until other provinces catch up, or the federal government mandates a national price on carbon.
The plan targets 45 per cent reduction by 2025 in gas industry infrastructure built before 2015, to stop natural gas from escaping. It provides few details, referring to incentives and a credit program to for new industry infrastructure to reduce "fugitive and vented emissions" of unburned gas, which has 20 times the greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, said the plan shows B.C. has "a long way to go" in meeting its goals.
The "heavy lifting" of cutting emissions by 12 million tonnes a year will fall to the forestry and agriculture sector, but there are few details on how that will be achieved, Seitzinger said.
Susan Yerkovich, president of B.C.'s Council of Forest Industries, praised the commitment to replant and rehabilitate up to 3,000 square km of forest affected by wildfire and mountain pine beetle infestation.
NDP environment critic George Heyman said B.C. has missed targets already and now has removed targets until 2050.
"Christy Clark went to the Paris climate change negotiations with a personal videographer, but as soon as the photo opportunity passed, so did her interest," Heyman said.
Green Party leader Andrew Weaver said the government's commitment to liquefied natural gas development is contrary to its greenhouse gas plan, with emissions from LNG processing excluded from restrictions and no more increases to the carbon tax. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/390745581.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/2d9fcd6b463b67534307ed56a25922e63163f239ad5444f40623392fd57ac66b.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:49 | null | null | No permit required for weddings, festivals on farms if fewer than 150 people attend, says Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F388995481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15664BCLN2007farmWeddingCarriagewikim7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Brides, bands allowed back on farmland | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Almost a year after B.C. farm weddings were banned due to a crackdown on agricultural land use rules, the B.C. government has clarified what commercial activities are allowed on farmland.
Farmers can host up to 10 commercial weddings, concerts or non-agricultural events per year without a permit from the Agricultural Land Commission. Farmers can take payment to host a wedding or other event as long as no more than 150 guests attend and a list of conditions are met, according to regulations that took effect Tuesday.
To qualify, event hosts must provide all parking on the farm rather than along roads, with no permanent parking lots or structures, and the event must end in less than 24 hours. For more than 10 events a year or exceeding 150 guests, properties with farm tax status must apply to the ALC for a permit.
The new regulation also clarifies ALC policies to allow, with no permit, farm tours and demonstrations, hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin patch tours, harvest and Christmas fairs and special occasion events to promote farm products.
Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said the regulation requiring farms to generate at least 50 per cent of its revenue from farm products is also scrapped, after consultation in the past year suggested the new rules instead.
The crackdown on farm weddings came last fall, when the ALC issued stop-work orders to B.C. farms including the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and Vancouver Island.
The restriction came after the province expanded farm uses to allow breweries and distilleries to operate on protected farmland with the same rules used to permit wineries. The rules allowed for processing of farm crops into products such as juice or jam for commercial sale. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/388995481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/93d11c0531678deecadb552ab2e341c9e64105986c445d1da4cc2ab99df0cd79.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:31 | null | null | Over 80 related people gathered together sharing a potluck dinner to celebrate their “Ryckman Roots”. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F389202821.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/22131kootenayryckman.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Generations gather to celebrate local Ryckman Roots | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | On Saturday, June 18, 2016, at the West Creston Community Hall, over 80 related people gathered together sharing a potluck dinner to celebrate their “Ryckman Roots”. Unfortunately, not all relatives were able to attend. On tables, walls, plywood etc. there were incredible displays and photos of their ancestors; dating back to Jan Ryckman, 1590 in Holland, 1640 arrival of Jan Janse Ryckman in the New Netherlands, North America, and the American Revolution Loyalist Ryckmans moving to Canada. Beginning 1590 to date marks the 14th generation of Ryckmans, the latter currently living in Creston.
In 1900 William Syrian Ryckman along with his wife Sarah and eight of their ten children moved to Cranbrook from Waterdown, Ontario. Sadly, one unnamed Baby Ryckman died at birth, 1882, and Harriet Gertrude (Hattie) died at the age of 3 in 1888. For five years William was Foreman of the Bridge and Building Dept. of the CPR. During this time he built their family home at 116 12th Ave S. Cranbrook, which is still inhabited today!
In 1904 he moved his wife and their children, Ethel, Ernest, Mary, Annie, Olive, Fred, Ella and John to Creston where they settled on a 40 acre Ranch. Ethel married Daniel Alexander Burton of Cranbrook; Ernest married Beatrice Johnstone of Creston; Olive married Art Burge in Creston; Fred married Doris Kershaw of Ft. Steele.; Mary married Ray Crisler, a railroad brakeman; Annie married Ludwig Paulsen of Scotland; Ella married Ern Bidder of Bristol England, who had moved to Kimberley. The Burton, Paulsen, Bidder and Kershaw families of Cranbrook are entwined in the Ryckman roots!
John Alexander Ryckman was the youngest son of William and Sarah, and after serving as a sniper in WW1, he married Betsy (Bessie) McIntosh of Glasgow, Scotland in Scotland, in 1918. The young couple arrived in Creston in June 1919, living with John’s mother Sarah on the Ranch until it was sold. They then moved to the Palmer house on 10th Ave. North until Sarah passed away in 1928. William had passed away in 1911, in Mexia, Texas while visiting his brother.
The young family of John and Bessie, consisting of five children, Jean, Olive, John (Jack), Sarah and Fred, then moved to the West Creston Ferry house. Here John was employed as ferry man for the next 23 years, from 1930 to 1953. Upon his retirement, he and wife Bessie, along with son Fred, then moved back to Creston into a small house on Regina St. All five of their children married and had families of their own. Jack and Fred settled in Creston while Jean, Olive and Sarah in the Kimberley area. In turn, most of their children settled in the same areas; Linda and Steve Clive, Randy and Heather Smith and Bob and Marie James in Kimberley; David Colvin in Cranbrook; two of Jack’s children, Cathy and Gloria in Cranbrook; four in Creston, Doug, John, Cindy and Art; one in Peachland, Valerie; both of Fred’s sons, Bill and Jim, also live in Creston. Sarah’s daughter Shelly settled in Fruitvale. Of the five, and their spouses, only the wife of Jack Ryckman, Phyllis June Cameron Ryckman is alive and still living in Creston.
John’s sister Ella married Ern Bidder. They settled in Chapman Camp and had a daughter Ellen and a son Eugene. Eugene became well known for his works of art. John’s brother Fred, seven years older than himself, married Doris Kershaw from Ft. Steele. She was the first woman to climb Fisher Peak, an adventure that she took with Art Nichol. Fred worked along side Sam Steele as well as R.L.T. Galbraith and later became the Indian Agent in the East Kootenays. There were five Reserves under his jurisdiction. He was held in high regard by the Ktunaxa (Kootenai People) and could speak their native tongue fluently. While on duty in Eureka, Montana, at the young age of 46, Fred Ryckman was struck and killed at a railway crossing. Doris and their children moved to North Vancouver to be closer to her relatives.
At the Ryckman family gathering, Phyllis was honored for her 89th birthday, June 26th. She was presented a beautifully decorated cake that Cindy Pukas, her youngest daughter had made. It was enjoyed by all. The “surprise” 50th Anniversary of Dennis and Cathy Pretty was acknowledged with a display of her wedding gown, pictures, balloons and a special dance for the couple, played and sung by Brian Ferguson who provided the music for the gathering. Cathy is the eldest daughter of Jack and Phyllis Ryckman.
On display, also, was a painting by Valerie Ryckman Muir, of the old 1926 West Creston School House, which all five of John and Bessie’s children and Phyllis Ryckman attended at some time during their school year. Open “mike” was encouraged and several shared of their fond memories at the Ferry House, experiencing no running water, no electricity and of course the outhouse. Much of the grand children’s clothing was made by Gramma, (Bessie). Skirts and blouses which had been preserved were brought for display, along with washboards, kerosene lamps and sad irons which were the “norm” for that generation.
Very much appreciated photos of the event were taken by Betty Martin from Creston. Since the time went by far too quickly, Jim and Doug Ryckman (cousins) are already planning the next “Gathering of the Ryckmans 2019” with many more heirlooms added along with fresh ideas to enhance our time together.
We are blessed to be a part of such a rich heritage and expanding family of William and Sarah Ryckman.
Submitted by Cathy Pretty | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/389202821.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/7b41bbe2f3a23f276b917228ebfe356be06d942d4d44ddc35c99e957ed8ba5a8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:27 | null | null | Two Cranbrook wakeboarders are bringing home gold medals after finishing in first place | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F389899551.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/81421kootenayColden2.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Tie Lake wakeboarders win Abbotsford gold | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Two Cranbrook wakeboarders are bringing home gold medals after finishing in first place in their respective divisions at the Wake Canada Canadian National Wakeboard Championships this weekend.
19-year old Colden Thompson put in a solid run featuring toeside and heelside 540s, a Moby Dick, Roll to Revert and more on his way to gold in the Junior Men’s division.
Competing in the U-9 Division, nine-year old Dagen Duczek completed clean passes in the qualifying heat and the finals throwing out some big air and capping off his last run with his signature Fashion Air and a huge stalefish grab.
Dagen Ducek getting some big air on his last run
The event was held in Albert Dyck Memorial Park in Abbotsford and attracted athletes from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
Duczek is sponsored by Just Liquid Sports, Hyperlite and Boston Pizza (Cranbrook / Golden). Thompson is sponsored by Seca Surf and Marine, Liquid Force, Rusty Clothing and Spy Optics.
Both riders ride and train at Tie Lake, BC. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/389899551.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/eb80308d483005b17437baa51f2dd86453d8b2ec47b03948fc2fd917411a8ae7.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:21 | null | 2014-02-04T00:00:00 | Guns intercepted at Pacific region border crossings up 116 per cent compared to this time last year | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391214101.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/12413BCLN2007Gunsabb-HuntingtonCBSA2014-2.4.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | U.S. border gun seizures double | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Guns seized from visitors entering Canada at the Huntington-Abbotsford border crossing, 2014.
Canadian Border Services Agency has seen a 116 per cent increase in the number of firearms seized in the Pacific Region in the first half of 2016.
With a 10 per cent increase also recorded in the Prairie region, the CBSA is working with U.S. officials on a firearms awareness campaign to remind Americans about restrictions on bringing guns into Canada.
"Attempting to smuggle firearms across the border can result in immediate forfeiture, hefty fines and even significant jail time," said Kim Scoville, CBSA's regional director general for the Prairie region.
Visitors entering the border inspection line should declare any firearms at their first opportunity. Border services officers will take possession of the weapon if it is declared, but the visitor has the option of shipping it back under CBSA supervision or surrendering it without prosecution.
The RCMP has procedures for visitors bringing firearms into Canada | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391214101.html | en | 2014-02-04T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/6775bbb896394dfb39ca055b4658ee21c24ec988578946cac68b41bfcc8201ef.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:43 | null | null | Key City Theatre is presenting two fun filled and educational (don’t tell your kids that) theatre programs this summer! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F385037111.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/77133kootenayKeycitySuitcaseProject.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Key City Theatre has summer activities planned for the kids | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Key City Theatre is presenting two fun filled and educational (don’t tell your kids that) theatre programs this summer! These programs will introduce new skills and build on the talents that the students may already possess. The programs will be led by talented drama teacher and actor Bethany Turcon. The Summer Suitcase Project is geared towards youth who yearn for an adventure while the Summer Theatre Camp will delight younger children.
Key City Theatre Managing Director Galen Olstead has spearheaded these programs saying, “The intention for the project is to build the creative capacity for young performers. It’s an exciting program for the theater as it takes us into training and developing creativity in-house. It also means we are becoming more accessible. Those are both big changes that will hopefully have long-term effects.”
Registration is now open for both sessions but don’t delay as space is limited.
SUMMER SUITCASE PROJECT
A Theatre Camp for Ages 12 - 16
July 11-15 9 am to 1 pm
$99 for 20 hours of instruction
Students will create a piece of “devised” theatre based on items drawn randomly from a suitcase. They will create their own script and direction and will present a completed work for family and friends on the final day.
Registration deadline Friday July 8 at 4:00 pm
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP
A Theatre Camp for Ages 6 - 12
July 25 to 29 9 am to 1 pm
$99 for 20 hours of instruction
Theatre games, voice work and lots of fun for all budding young thespians!
Come and join us while we create our own show. A final performance will be held on the last day.
Registration deadline
Friday July 22 at 4:00 pm
Register in person at the Key City Theatre Box Office or by phone at 250-426-7006.
Visit www.keycitytheatre.com | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/385037111.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/d002e1e3956d589cec6327a2d0db4d1b063d634eaa3917867f04e94bed1c6384.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:54 | null | null | Imagine a major-key Funeral March or a minor-key Wedding March! | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F389896171.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/80185kootenayArneJohnAllenphoto.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Major and minor: taste them again for the first time | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Imagine a major-key Funeral March or a minor-key Wedding March! To paraphrase astronaut Neil Armstrong: that’s one half-step for a mode, one giant leap for a meaning.
“A Major-Minor Miracle!” with Arne Sahlen will take place on Saturday Aug 13, 7 pm at Kimberley United Church (near Centennial Park) and Sunday Aug 14, 7 pm at Cranbrook United (near Safeway). Music from Bach to Hedvig’s Theme will celebrate four centuries of this stupendous musical advance. Admission is by donation.
The major-minor system evolved in Europe, and settled in during the early 1600s. Like Kellogg’s Corn Flakes it is taken for but deserves review. As vital as the steering wheel in vehicles, it ‘drove’ the pioneering and perfecting of structures as diverse as Sonata Form, 12-Bar Boogie, Fugue and the pop song. “So-called Happy-Sad contrasts,” said Sahlen, “underscore an immense range of expressive impacts, in music that permeates our daily lives. Star Wars: major. Beethoven’s Fifth: minor. Happy Birthday: major. If not, with all else the same their emotional hits would topple.”
Sahlen moved to Kimberley in September 1981 - for an expected stay of two or three years. “Amazing how life works out,” he muses. “Friends and dedicated volunteers around the East Kootenay region have inspired and energized some great experiences in arts and human service.” He has been abroad and away for long stretched, but “I’m an EK boy at heart,” he raves. He was a President of Centre 64, a Co-Founder of the Cultural Network and a prime mover in several grand piano projects He also advanced the Cambodia Support Group for 32 years and counting. He teaches piano to students from Creston to Invermere, and is now developing the PianoFocus music summer-school for August 2017 kickoff in Kimberley.
For more details, contact arnesahlen@hotmail.com or 250-427-2159, cell/text 250-540-4242. Food Bank items are welcome. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/389896171.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a1fb225116a1d04992b0be9bb922093edf74c6df50244a4990bef8dce1086d63.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-31T00:51:16 | null | null | Two sides avert job action that has loomed for months | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391803281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18051BCLN2007Canada_Post_TruckWikimediaCommons.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Canada Post, postal union reach tentative deals | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached tentative agreements, averting the prospect of a labour dispute that has loomed over the talks for months.
In a statement, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk says the agreements were reached "voluntarily," but provides no other details about the deals themselves.
The issue of differences in paycheques for rural mail carriers — most of whom are women — and urban letter carriers had been at the forefront of protracted contract talks between the two sides.
The negotiations were extended twice since the weekend, when a deadline expired on a 72-hour job action notice issued last Thursday by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.
The two sides were in talks nearly around the clock at the request of a special mediator appointed Friday by Mihychuk.
Canada Post described the tentative agreements as short-term. It said they are for two years and that four-year contracts were typically negotiated in the past.
"The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers," said Canada Post in a statement. "Canadians can now use the postal system with confidence."
The tentative agreements, however, still must be ratified by the members.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is Canada Post's largest union, representing more than 50,000 postal workers
The Canadian Press | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391803281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/8414c14d77a6e55bfaeb151f7db4f5b7f56c98bda1ce84e5be62e61d1ae64c05.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:35 | null | null | The Kootenay Advertiser’s Christie Pihowich (left) congratulated Melissa Willman | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F390578671.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/7977kootenaywinner.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | We have a winner! | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Kootenay Advertiser’s Christie Pihowich (left) congratulated Melissa Willman on winning our Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Selfie Contest!. Melissa is taking home a package worth over $600 just for sending in her picture. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/390578671.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/d9dd50a3c57e6753127ac2a68639edc4a434a5a9f9da1042019f2c59d892d866.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:49:08 | null | null | Everyone who owns an animal knows the fear of not knowing what could happen to it should disaster strike. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F391800481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/14515kootenaytiller-sfolly.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | CDART benefit concert features Tiller's Folly and Dawson Rutledge | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Tiller's Folly, along with Cranbrook's own Dawson Rutledge, will be performing a concert to help raise funds for CDART.
Everyone who owns an animal knows the fear of not knowing what could happen to it should disaster strike.
Individuals in the city who are animal lovers and are keenly aware of this fear banded together and formed a chapter of CDART, the Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team. Should a disaster occur, area residents can rest assured that there is a team of well-trained people who will do their best to make sure their pet or livestock can survive the ordeal.
But the local chapter of CDART requires resources and in order to get what they require to help in an emergency, the organization is inviting everyone to a Tiller’s Folly concert, with special guest Dawson Rutledge on September 15.
Tiller’s Folly is an internationally acclaimed Celtic-folk ensemble that has been winning audiences over since 1997. The band produces music that ranges from foot-stomping to tear-jerking with everything inbetween.
Cranbrook’s very own Dawson Rutledge, whose album ‘Today, Tonight, Tomorrow’ charted at number five on the Country/Folk chart, will also be performing, showing concert attendees exactly why he is one of the most talked about musicians to come from this city.
The fundraising concert will be at the Key City Theatre on September 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32 and are available now at the Key City Theatre box office or online at www. keycitytheatre.com. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/391800481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/1a566ede93431244381c228ee983d19283db88d90a45f77e818838ad115be5ec.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:35 | null | null | The Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food heard from farmers, ranchers, and food security advocates recently. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F384122721.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/41544kootenayIMG_7207.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Committee hears agricultural concerns | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food heard from farmers, ranchers, and food security advocates that the government has a responsibility to work in partnership with the food community to improve the conditions required to promote local food.
“Today we heard loud and clear that the East Kootenays can produce an abundance of food and there is potential to do even more with the right policies in place,” said MLA and Committee Chair Lana Popham. “We heard from producers about many of the challenges they face, and far too many of those challenges are hurdles placed in their way by government policy or inaction.”
Presenters spoke on issues including increased costs, ineffective or over-restrictive regulations, conflicts on the land base, lack of extension and field services, and lack of government-supported agricultural education programs with a focus on production in this region.
They also heard of successes in the region that include: innovative food education programs; bringing together food producers and consumers; their hopes for better incentives for improved agriculture and environmental practices; and the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market being a $1 million dollar economic driver. There was also an interesting suggestion that government consider examining carbon credits for agriculture.
“We continue to hear everywhere that we have yet to find that elusive policy mix which balances the competing values on our land base,” says Committee Vice-Chair and Independent MLA Vicki Huntington. “There is a lot of work needed to ensure that we have the data we require, the ability to support good decision making, and the facility to support a range of values, particularly as it impacts agricultural production and the environment.” | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/384122721.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e6e9bfd689b12ceef2ebd75669afb3e950d1219f92822a72384033f89445965f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:27 | null | null | Please accept this as an invitation to attend the Wasa Lions 40th Anniversary celebration | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F388546211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Friends of the Garden | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Please accept this as an invitation to attend the Wasa Lions 40th Anniversary celebration and the unveiling of the ‘Friends of the Garden’ project taking place on Sunday, August 21st.
There will be a zone walk for the members and public to attend. This will be a walk along the Lions Trail around Wasa Lake. It is a fundraiser for the Canadian Guide Dogs. It will begin at 11 a.m.
The trail is 7.5 km around the lake, so this can take an hour to 2 hours depending on how quickly one walks.
At 2 p.m. the official unveiling of ‘Friends of the Gardena’ will take place at the Memorial Garden beside the Wasa Hall. This should only take half an hour.
Then there will be free time for everyone to tour all the facilities the Wasa Lions have built up over their 40 years in the area. These include an outdoor skating rink, tennis court, basketball court, area grounds, ball diamond, beer garden, kitchen and the Community Hall.
At 3:30 there will be a free BBQ for anyone who would like to partake. The only stipulation is to please RSVP to mjbowen@shaw.ca or phone 250-422-3210. This is to ensure that there is food for everyone attending the BBQ. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/388546211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/5347a9e221fa401c2ba56d0091c4820c92639b3be724ab6d5a811d6f09b7fc48.json |
[
"John Arendt"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:37 | null | null | B.C. Day, on Monday, Aug. 1, is an opportunity to celebrate this spectacular province. See how well you know British Columbia. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F388492001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/60468summerlandimage.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. DAY TRIVIA QUIZ: How much do you know about British Columbia? | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | B.C. Day, on Monday, Aug. 1, is an opportunity to celebrate this spectacular province. See how well you know British Columbia. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/388492001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/2c8047031c889818232e7a9083cff0ce4d2b4feb875850ed7721296b29dbc97e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:35 | null | null | It’s all about the drama for Cranbrook Community Theatre’s (CCT) 2016/17 season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fentertainment%2F380725281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Cranbrook Community Theatre prepares for the season | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | SUBMITTED
It’s all about the drama for Cranbrook Community Theatre’s (CCT) 2016/17 season. The trio of shows examine relationships, secrets, and our ability to adapt to whatever life throws in our way. New this season is a 7:30 start time for CCT’s shows.
The season opens in October with Canadian playwright Damien Atkins’ play “Lucy” directed Trevor Lundy. Lucy, a thirteen-year-old autistic girl, is reunited with her mother, Vivian, a world-renowned and respected anthropologist. Neither mother nor daughter is ready for the reunion.
Conor McPherson weaves tales of local lore and ghost stories in the “The Weir” directed by Terry Miller. Set in a rural Irish pub Jack, Jimmy, Brendan and Finbar entertain a lovely new resident who has a haunting tale of her own. The play hits the stage in January 2017.
Summer starts in April for CCT with Ernest Thompson’s “On Golden Pond” directed by Elizabeth Ross. Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their lakeside cabin for what might be their last summer. Their daughter Chelsea, her fiancé, and his teenage son join the couple.
“The stories being told this season are touching, real, and examples of what makes theatre so magical,” said Jennifer Inglis, CCT Production Manger. “In addition, the new 7:30 start time is something audiences have been asking for, we listened, and made the change.”
In addition to the main shows of the season, CCT has two special presentations planned. The first is the return of “Chautauqua” an afternoon full of edification and entertainment lead by Miss Melodie and her school for fine young ladies. Chautauqua runs for one day only, June 18th from 1-3pm. You don’t want to miss this afternoon of Sam Steele entertainment.
The second is a gala fundraiser to help you ring in 2017. CCT, in partnership with Off Book Productions, presents Monty Python’s “Spamalot”. Directed by Brenda Babinski as a staged reading. Join King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they sing & dance their way through a quest to find the Holy Grail.
General auditions for set for the end of the month. The first is on Sunday, May 29th at 1:00 with the second on Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00 both are at the Stage Door theatre. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/entertainment/380725281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/35aebc7024e3087a8e1812e5f364441c59179d5780f040be66946be39113fcf6.json |
[
"Shannon Lough"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:26 | null | null | Two months after having an endoscopy Joan Dudoward received a letter telling her that the endoscope used was not cleaned properly. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391353941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73852princerupertWEB.Joan-Dudoward.SL.35.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | VIDEO: Prince Rupert woman treated with unclean medical equipment, Northern Health, B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirms more than a hundred affected | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | A routine check-up at the hospital has turned into a nightmare for a Prince Rupert woman.
A month-and-a-half after having an endoscopy to inspect her nose and throat, Joan Dudoward received a letter from Northern Health stating that the endoscope used at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was not cleaned properly.
From April until the end of June 2016, the endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a light and a camera used in nonsurgical procedures, was being cleaned with the wrong cleaning solution to disinfect the equipment. There were 104 patients affected and Dudoward was one of them.
“I was majorly stressed out,” she said in an exclusive interview with the Northern View. “I'm a cancer survivor. I try to keep my health up for my mom, I'm a caregiver for a 95-year-old woman.”
Dudoward had gone to the Prince Rupert hospital for an endoscopy on June 29 at 3:30 p.m. after complaining to her physician about reoccurring plugged ears and a sore throat. She received the letter from Northern Health on Aug.24, which stated the error did not impact the diagnostic outcome of the tests and the process error has been corrected.
The letter also states that the BC Centre for Disease Control has been consulted and “the risk of a patient being exposed to a virus as a result of this process error is extremely low.” The contact number for the director of acute care services is offered in case she has any other questions or concerns. Dudoward has many.
She called to find out why the instrument wasn't cleaned, what had happened and how many people had gone through the procedure before and after her. “She said she's not permitted to tell me anything about this,” was the response Dudoward said she received.
The vice-president of medicine for the Northern Health authority, Dr. Ronald Chapman, was quick to respond to media inquiries and stressed the importance of transparency. He said, based on previous experience, once they realized the mistake had occurred they consulted the BC Centre for Disease Control as well as the Northern Health infectious disease specialist in Prince George.
“The risk for the patient is extremely low. We're not concerned that it will at all have any negative impact on their health,” Dr. Chapman said. He added that it's Northern Health's policy to make patients aware even if the risk to them is low. “We believe it's important to be open with those patients and to be fairly transparent so at least they are aware of the mistake. In this case, we don't recommend any particular follow up or tests for the patients.”
This type of process error has happened before, Dr. Chapman confirmed. Not with the same scope, but he said there are many different endoscopes used and each are made by different manufacturers that have various recommendations on how to clean the equipment.
“The health sector is run by human beings and it's fairly complex. If mistakes do happen what we encourage our staff to do is to make management aware so they can learn from that experience,” he said. “I'm happy to say where those mistakes have happened in our environment, a process has been put in place and we haven't had any repetitions after some of those learning experiences.”
For the 104 patients that were affected by this incident, Dr. Chapman said their general practitioners have been notified and if they have any questions they can speak to them and the infectious disease specialist. They can also contact Northern Health's Patient Care Quality Officeto register a complaint.
For Dudoward, who had a bone marrow transplant in 2011 to battle leukemia, she is concerned and has already scheduled a meeting with her physician in early September.
“I'm thinking that my body is not going to be able to fight off infection like I was able to before the cancer because chemo takes a lot out of your body so this is like a bomb exploding in my life,” she said. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391353941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a306a723d172e203fef1211d3b5212b9bfb6a988fb239f5079d2404429c6c500.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:32 | null | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | Youth Impact Cycling Club purchases two of these amazing bike racks | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F391168101.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/94683kootenayWEBCranbrookBoys-GirlsClubCyclingClubFundersThankYouCDCFCBTRDEKCity20160818.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Youth Impact Cycling Club thanks community supporters | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Youth Impact Cycling Club gathered to thank their community supporters. Along with Youth Impact participants and two brand new North Shore Racks in the background, the centre of the photo includes, from left to right, Tim Matwey (Youth Impact), James McKee (Favorit Cycles), Tom Shypitka (City of Cranbrook), Riley Wilcox (Cranbrook and District Community Foundation), Kaylyn Gervais (Columbia Basin Trust), Lynnette Wray (Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club), and Rob Gay (RDEK).
The Youth Impact Cycling Club would like to thank Favorit Cycles, the Columbia Basin Trust, the Regional District of East Kootenay, the City of Cranbrook and the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation for their generous support.
“Thanks to the expert advice and assistance from James McKee at Favorit Cycles, we identified the six-bike racks from North Shore Racks as the best equipment for our Cycling Club. The funding from the CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program and from the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation allowed our Youth Centre to purchase two of these amazing bike racks, as well as supporting other expenses related to this program”, states Lynnette Wray, Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club Executive Director.
According to Tom Shypitka, City of Cranbrook Councillor, ““On behalf of the City, it was my pleasure to support the Youth Centre’s application for CBT funds. It’s important to have healthy active communities, and if our youth are engaged, it will create good habits for the future of our region, which benefits everyone--not to mention the fun these young people are having doing it.”
Riley Wilcox, Executive Director of the Cranbrook & District Community Foundation agrees, saying “The CDCF is thrilled to collaborate with community funders and Favorit Cycles to enhance the vital work of the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club. The smiling faces of active young people getting out and exploring our community’s trails is the best thank you we could receive.”
The new bike racks have allowed the Youth Impact Cycling Club to travel farther afield, enjoying a greater variety of local bike trails. According to Tim Matwey, Youth Impact Manager, “The youth have had a great time with the Cycling Club. In addition to local trails in the Community Forest and Rails to Trails, with our new bike racks, we’ve also explored trails in Wasa, Wardner, Wycliffe, and the Kimberley Nature Park.”
Youth Impact offers free after-school and summer programming for youth between the ages of 13 and 18 years. For more information about Youth Impact, please contact Tim Matwey by phone at 778-517-5568 or by email at cranbgc.yi@shaw.ca . For more information about Youth Impact, as well as the other programs offered by the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club, please visit our website at www.bgccranbrook.ca
The Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club has a 46-year history of offering successful programs for children and youth in Cranbrook. As a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, the mission of the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club is to provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/391168101.html | en | 2016-08-18T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/7406cf44c967643c4a01654882ce095e6c1791d46b1a20a896713d75e0f26909.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:50:24 | null | null | Volunteers to ask seniors about staff, food, privacy, medications and other conditions in residential care | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F391445481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18269BCLN2007Nursinghomeflickr7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Senior home survey seeks volunteers | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | B.C. has 300 seniors' care facilities, and residents and their loved ones are to be surveyed on conditions.
More than 250 volunteers have signed up to compile a survey of seniors in residential care, and B.C.'s Seniors Advocate is looking for more.
The 27,000 seniors living in 300 residential care facilities around the province are being asked about their experience with care home staff, the quality of food, privacy, medications and other conditions.
It's the first comprehensive survey done in B.C., to measure resident satisfaction and provide a "roadmap" for improvements, said Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.
Interviews will be conducted in person by trained volunteers, and a matching mail-out survey will be sent to each resident's most frequent visitor.
The project is seeking volunteers with a range of professional backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. To apply as a volunteer, visit www.surveybcseniors.org or call the Office of the Seniors Advocate at 1-877-952-3181. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/391445481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/ee188acc41b5cb10bdf83a3b49e1b97b375650d13075f15080cf0dda1bddb794.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:40 | null | null | This year we noticed the Ice Cream Hut had been replaced with a new business called “de lights” | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F388546361.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Visitor cries ‘sour grapes’ at letter | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | My family and I recently visited Kimberley — we make the trip at least once a year to see relatives and enjoy the mountains. This year we noticed the Ice Cream Hut had been replaced with a new business called “de lights” which sold similar treats, and made a point to visit before we left. We were pleasantly surprised; the owner and staff were warm and friendly, the gelato and homemade cookies were delicious and the cold brew coffee was fantastic.
Later on that day I came across a Letter to the Editor in The Advertiser written by the former owner of the Ice Cream Hut. It amounted to little more than a rambling mess of sour grapes that included rants about the city of Kimberley not renewing her lease and warnings of “bad karma” for the new owner.
Here’s the other side of the story: De lights and similar businesses are exactly what Kimberley needs to both draw in first-time visitors and then keep them coming back. My previous experiences at the Ice Cream Hut were adequate at best — the ice cream was average and the service often sub-par. And while that might have been enough 10 years ago, tourists will no longer pay a premium for items they can get in a grocery store or at the gas station just for the privilege of eating on the Platzl. Instead, they’re looking for businesses that offer high-quality products and superior customer service.
The Ice Cream Hut’s successor is doing it right, and in my opinion the new owner brings nothing but good karma to the city of Kimberley. It’s worth stopping by.
~Douglas Bonderud,
Calgary | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/388546361.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/11775d6648dfa82c4621badd5223fdc5839a1870373c3bf4f36ab29f145bca11.json |
[
"Jeff Nagel"
] | 2016-08-30T00:50:50 | null | null | Chronic wasting disease is similar to mad cow disease but infects and kills deer, elk and moose | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391677361.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56631BCLN2007Chronic_Wasting_Disease_Map.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. wary of deadly deer disease in Alberta | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Known infections of chronic wasting disease in deer and other wildlife as of 2014.
Provincial wildlife officials are concerned that a disease killing deer and elk on the prairies could soon spread into B.C.
Chronic wasting disease, a degenerative nervous system condition similar to so-called mad cow disease, has been discovered in an animal 30 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
That's the furthest west – by about 100 kilometres – that biologists have detected the deadly disease and the discovery intensifies concerns that infected deer may make their way to B.C.
No infected animals have been found yet in B.C. but wildlife health staff are stepping up monitoring efforts in the Peace and Kootenay regions, where deer are most at-risk.
Hunters are being asked to help by donating deer, elk and moose heads for analysis. Drop-off locations are listed at www.stopchronicwastingdisease.ca.
Anyone who encounters a sick or dead deer is urged to report it to B.C.'s wildlife health program by emailing wildlifehealth@gov.bc.ca.
Although chronic wasting disease is similar to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, Alberta's agriculture and forestry ministry says there's no evidence it can infect humans, but notes the World Health Organization advises against allowing any meat source possibly infected by prions into the human food system.
It's thought to be unlikely that the disease could spread to domestic cattle or bison.
Outbreaks on game farms typically result in quarantines and culls.
Transmission is through saliva, urine and feces and is thought to be more likely to occur where elk and deer are crowded or congregate at man-made feed and water stations, according to the Alberta ministry.
Most of the Canadian cases have been in Saskatchewan. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391677361.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e398b54a76e0bc3d804a8d092fa22f14b2e3bf56b4252106e9d692961c35f689.json |
[
"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:11 | null | null | Notice means delivery could be cancelled as early as Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391302051.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal union issues strike notice after it says Canada Post refused special mediator | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The union representing most workers at Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice of job action as it tries to bargain a collective agreement with the Crown corporation.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the notice spells out what actions it is planning, but stops short of a full-blown walkout.
CUPW national president Mike Palecek says Canada Post forced the labour disruption by refusing to accept a request from the federal labour minister to continue negotiations with the help of a special mediator.
But a spokesman for the agency says that's not the case.
The union's strike mandate was set to expire at midnight.
The two sides have been in negotiations for more than nine months but are far apart on key issues including pay equity for rural carriers and proposed changes to the Canada Post pension plan.
The Canadian Press | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391302051.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/74c47bac88e887a5626e41ec65b238b198d02c455ece91ccb592a80e84a67158.json |
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"Bradley Woods"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:09 | null | null | Saturday June 18 saw another great turnout for a regular club match. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fsports%2F385037081.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/77094kootenayAlltheshootersatourJunematch.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Bull River Shooters match results | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Saturday June 18 saw another great turnout for a regular club match. It was a pleasant day at our range near Fort Steele with little or no wind (always a treat!), comfortable temperature and only a few drops of the expected rain. It was, as always, a special treat to welcome new shooters to our club and match: Eleven year old Matthew Allen came with his dad, Ben. Thanks dad for stepping back and helping Matthew be successful. Jason Pachara also shot his first match, doing very well.
Small Bore Hunter Rifle:
• Match Winner – Kalvin Marsh (Jr shooter)
• Master – Henry Rempel (Calgary)
• AAA – Jolene Rempel (Calgary)
• AA – Dale Leask
• A – Ken Levenne (Lethbridge)
Small Bore Silhouette Rifle:
• Match Winner – Kalvin Marsh (Jr shooter)
• AAA – Jason Marsh
• AA – Justin Marsh (Jr shooter)
• A – David Roth 42/80
• B – Jason Pachara
Thanks Matthew (mentioned earlier) and Ethan Williams, both junior shooters, for joining the big guys and gals. It sure makes us smile to have you shooting with us! Thanks to all for participating; when the numbers are high we can award second and even third place prizes. Nothing like having a few other shooters in your class to get you focussed on your game!
On Sunday, 16 shooters gathered for a High Power match:
• 1st Henry Rempel (Calgary)
• 2nd Jason Marsh
• 3rd Kalvin Marsh (Jr shooter)
Remember, the high power match is shot freehand at targets set at 200, 300, 385 and 500 metres. Needless to say, hitting a target is an exciting and pleasing result! The point spread for the top 3 was 25 to 21 and a lot of other shooters were not too far off those scores!
Silhouette shooting is spectator friendly… when the target is hit it often results in a clang of metal and the target goes spinning and flying! Bring some binoculars and a set of hearing protection (really only needed for high power matches). If you enjoy shooting you’ll likely be attracted to the game. If you think you’d like to try shooting there are many of us who enjoy sharing our love for the sport. Just ask and we’ll let you try! Membership fees for the BRSA are $90.00 for the year (April 1 ~ March 31). Additional dependent family members may join for $15.00 each, which covers insurance costs. In addition to insurance (which includes liability protection for members if ever involved in a shooting accident) and ongoing club expenses, dues cover your participation in 4 club matches, scheduled throughout the season. Juniors compete for free. Membership for those 65 years and up is $35.00 but does not include any match fees. Memberships can be purchased from Club President Jeramey Marsh 250-420-7302. Memberships can also be purchased at any club match.
A wealth of information about Metallic Silhouette shooting can be found on the Internet. For information about the BRSA please contact Jeramey Marsh at 250-420-7302. Also check out our brand new Facebook profile page (Thanks Jordan Marsh for building and monitoring this) https://www.facebook.com/bullrivershooter/
New members are always welcome! We look forward to seeing you at the range. Our next match is Saturday July 9 (Smallbore) at 10:00am. At present we do not have a high-power match scheduled for the Sunday but if there is enough interest I expect the club to get one going! We also have a set of matches scheduled for Aug 20 (small bore) and Aug 21 (high-power). A number of our members will be travelling this summer to compete in BC Provincials (Prince George), the Alberta provincials and the Canadian Nationals. Good luck to all. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/sports/385037081.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/06bd55ae5187ea17e0c8e5d1b7d16bd80ff04603b1522cba15de65596fd2287e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:50:23 | null | null | (AFABC) is pleased to announce a new adoption support coordinator for the Interior region. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F391168211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Support services for adoptive families in the interior | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Adoptive Families Association of BC (AFABC) is pleased to announce a new adoption support coordinator for the Interior region.
“I look forward to getting to know families, and supporting them through all stages of being an adoptive family!” says Sarah Gibson, the new adoption support coordinator for the region. Gibson brings several years of experience with adoption to the position, including being an adoptive parent herself.
Adoption support coordinators bring a variety of family supports to local communities, including one-on-one support, information sessions, workshops, support groups, and family events for adoptive families, waiting adoptive parents, and people considering adoption.
“The ability to provide adoption support that is sensitive to the needs of kids and families at the community level is important to ensure families stay strong as they grow together,” says Gibson.
Families are encouraged to get in touch with Sarah Gibson at sgibson@bcadoption.com or 778-789-5713 about the program services they’d like to see in their area.
For more information about AFABC’s adoption support services, please visit: www.bcadoption.com/support | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/391168211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/e9bbd93af55900bcaebd6bb5bab11a7a1b90f2b7c1a91637d17b6dc273a7ed34.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:13 | null | null | Food trucks, local restaurants, and vendors will come together at Denham Ford Cranbrook on Monday, August 22 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F390578851.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Denham Ford presents Our Hometown for Hunger | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | ~Local restaurants, vendors and food trucks gather to raise funds for the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation’s Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Fund~
Food trucks, local restaurants, and vendors will come together at Denham Ford Cranbrook on Monday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to serve up a variety of treats and eats, all in the name of charity.
The event, Our Hometown for Hunger, will benefit the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Endowment Fund, held by the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation.
“Our Hometown for Hunger is a fun way for people to come together, grab lunch or dinner, and donate their change to a local cause that addresses hunger for men, women and children in Cranbrook,” said Steve Zsillei, Marketing Manager, Denham Ford Cranbrook. “Denham Ford is committed to the health and prosperity of our community and is proud to support a variety of non-profit causes and organizations in Cranbrook. Corporate philanthropy is something Denham Ford believes in and incorporates into its business operations.”
Funds will be raised through general public donations made on location. Participating food vendors will also donate a percentage of food sales or make a lump sum donation, which will be matched by Denham Ford up to $1,000.
Participating food trucks, restaurants and vendors are:
• Chopstick Truck
• Wicked Weenies
• Arby’s
• Dairy Queen
• Canadian 2 for 1
• Frybread for Fun$ | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/390578851.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/9651eefe6510a656bfb6bbd6d87bf51aa8934ffb3d5ab59801bf01737a9b5f0d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:33 | null | null | Eight cottonwood trees are set to be removed along Rotary Trail through | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fcommunity%2F391167271.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Trees to be removed along Rotary Trail near Kinsmen Park | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Eight cottonwood trees are set to be removed along Rotary Trail through
Kinsmen Park starting next Monday (August 29). Tree removal and clean-up work is expected to last at least a couple of days.
“The trees we are removing all have a variety of safety concerns ranging from rotten bases and roots to dead top and decay cavities in the upper canopy,” says Mathew Pocock, Arborist and Parks Foreman for the City of Cranbrook. “The trees are all close to 30 metres tall and the nearby residence across Joseph Creek is only 22 meters away. The risks to this home and to this portion of the Rotary trail are the main reasons behind removing these trees.”
As a result of the work a small area of Rotary Trail between the St. Mary’s School property and Kinsmen Park will be closed to any public use for safety reasons. Anyone using the trail must follow and obey any barricades, signage or City staff directions while this work is being completed.
It is expected that enough natural undergrowth will remain to allow for new cottonwood trees to grow in place of those being removed. Parks staff will access the site once the removal work is complete. If not enough young cottonwoods are left for natural regeneration, staff will consider replacing the trees. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/community/391167271.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/0048edcd0d6b726197be8362d52926385971756e6004aaf4fa865ab52e3c361f.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:18 | null | null | Asian demand for B.C. wood products peaked in 2013, analyst says China sales on pace for 50 per cent drop | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fbusiness%2F391328001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/63096BCLN2007thomsonchinaosb7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Lumber exports shift to U.S. as China sales slump | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Wood products exports from Canada to Asia were down 18 per cent in the first six months of 2016, with the biggest decline being softwood lumber from B.C. to China, according to the Seattle-based Wood Resources International.
Lumber sales to China are on pace to drop by 50 per cent this year compared to 2014, as B.C. lumber producers direct their sales to a healthy U.S. lumber market, according to customs data tracked for the Wood Resources Quarterly (www.woodprices.com).
The latest edition notes that by value, 75 per cent of B.C.'s exports to Asia in 2015 and 2016 are in the form of lumber, while 77 per cent of exports from Washington and Oregon are logs.
Asian demand reached a record high in 2013, with China passing Japan as the largest importer of North American wood products in 2011. The B.C. and federal governments promote wood construction in China and Japan, and B.C.'s forest minister is required to conduct an annual trade mission to China, Japan and other Asian countries.
The shift in demand provides extra urgency for talks to renew the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement that expired last year. B.C. sales are booming without the export cap that both Ottawa and Washington have agreed will be required. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/business/391328001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/63724d7c4cf756ed512861bc93bd5dfb041a1a019cebb7f80f871a4a5a45195a.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-30T20:51:15 | null | null | Some urban districts struggle with overcrowding, special funds for declining rural schools, bus service to take effect | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391773061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2045BCLN2007Schoolstudentblurwide-BJ7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. school enrolment up for second year | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Students return to public school next week, with changes to curriculum and some provincial exams.
Students are returning to class next week in most of B.C.'s public schools, with enrolment expected to be up province-wide for the second year running.
Education Minister Mike Bernier says early forecasts show about 529,000 students, an increase of 2,900 from last year. But that increase is centred on fast-growing school districts, while many rural areas continue to struggle with declining student numbers.
Among changes that parents and students will see this year is a new curriculum in place up to Grade 9, with a test year for changes in the senior grades. Bernier said the new emphasis on collaboration and communication skills does not mean a watering down of the basic skills, and is designed to improve students' ability to work at modern jobs.
Report cards are to continue this school year, but the ministry is reviewing its system with an eye to providing more frequent updates. Parents are being consulted on the changes, Bernier said.
Foundation Skills Assessment tests in grades four and seven are also continuing after years of protests from teacher unions, but that program is also being examined for possible changes. FSA tests will be "enhanced" but not eliminated, Bernier said.
Provincial exams continue for graduates in math and English, but science and social studies will now be assessed at a classroom level rather than school-wide tests, Bernier said.
The ministry provided a series of top-ups to education funding this year, for bus service and to keep selected rural schools from closing. Applications are still being taken for a transportation fund until Sept. 30, requiring districts to drop across-the-board school bus fees to qualify.
Districts may still charge transportation fees for international students or those from outside a school catchment area.
NDP leader John Horgan highlighted the crowding in Surrey school district, where 7,000 students remain in portables despite an expansion program. The NDP says the B.C. government's claim of record per-student funding ignores a reduction of education funding as a share of the provincial economy.
"Since 2001, the B.C. Liberals have dragged public education funding in this province from the second best in Canada to the second worst," Horgan said. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391773061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/d93795d5632fe003debbf8288108be28a6cc907e87d6caac59ca2797a9e3758f.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:30 | null | null | Victoria-based schedule means it's likely Prince George and Princess Charlotte will accompany their parents William and Kate | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F390950421.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/175BCLN2007williamkatekidsflickr.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. royal visit looks set up for the children | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Sandringham, 2015
Victoria will be home base for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they make their second visit to Canada in late September.
There has been no confirmation yet, but the schedule suggests the royal couple will likely bring their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte with them.
The visit starts with an official welcome Sept. 24 in Victoria, with the traditional review of the Honour Guard and speeches. The next day Prince William and his wife Kate will visit Vancouver.
The royal couple have accepted the B.C. government's invitation to visit the area now known internationally as the Great Bear Rainforest, with a stop in Bella Bella on the remote Central Coast on Sept. 26.
Sept. 27 features stops in Kelowna and Whitehorse, with an overnight in Yukon and a visit to Carcross Sept. 28.
The Duke and Duchess return to Victoria Sept. 29 and travel to Haida Gwaii on Sept. 30. The tour winds up in Victoria Oct. 1.
The Duke and Duchess made their first official visit to Canada in 2011, with stops in Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Charlottetown, Yellowknife, Slave Lake and Calgary.
Prince William and his brother Prince Harry visited B.C. with their father Prince Charles in 1998, including a ski vacation to Whistler. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/390950421.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/a4e591226844cc7b3ea818ebee0b524d1a91cd36b0389ed8f9d5f85dc931a83f.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:49 | null | null | Collector plates will be available next year for modified as well as stock cars made between 1958 and 1974 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F389536851.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/25111BCLN2007Chevrolet_Camaro1969-wikim7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Collector program expanding to 'muscle cars' | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Modified versions of the 1969 Camaro SS and other popular vehicles will soon be eligible for B.C. collector plates, allowing occasional use for parades and car shows.
The B.C. government is expanding its collector vehicle licence system to include eligible modified cars made between 1958 and 1974, to capture the popular "muscle car" era of the 1960s.
The ICBC collector plate program gives car enthusiasts a lower-cost licence plate that allows occasional use for parades and classic car shows. ICBC plans to take applications starting in 2017 for eligible modified vehicles up to 1974, and replica cars resembling North American production cars from 1942 and earlier.
With strict rules that the cars must be in "collectible condition," changes will take in modified popular cars from the Dodge Duster to the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang, as well as replicas of the popular Ford "deuce coupe" from the 1930s.
Premier Christy Clark announced a break for older cars this spring, allowing vehicles from 1940 or earlier and their replicas to run without fenders or mud flaps when the highway is dry and paved.
Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the collector car industry is significant for B.C., with registered collector vehicles having doubled to 26,000 in the past 10 years.
"We want to see this specialty vehicle program remain viable, preserve vehicle history and evolve with the times," Stone said. "That's why we are opening up the opportunity to owners of specialty cars within the 'muscle car' era."
Currently, the standard collector plate is available to cars 25 years or older, as well as discontinued or limited production vehicles 15 years or older. It requires a stock engine with no performance enhancements, no rust, dents or "significant wear and tear" of the interior.
Modified vehicles from 1958 or older are currently eligible for collector plates, if they retain the shell of the original body but have parts replaced or modified in the chassis, engine, suspension, steering or brakes.
Owners have to apply for a collector or modified collector plate, with purchase and parts bills, photos and inspection reports.
Applications for collector and modified collector programs are available on ICBC's website, www.icbc.com, and can be dropped off at Autoplan brokers. | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/389536851.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/c705922e7eca28da627cb1bb28b92026ad22e98ebcb2f4a0012c745b6b4393a6.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-29T18:50:49 | null | null | Province has alternatives if Canada Post employees begin strike action | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fnews%2F391636531.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/40679BCLN2007CanadaPostMailboxwikim7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. prepares for possible postal disruption | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | The B.C. government's plan B for income assistance cheques and other time-sensitive documents could be re-activated as the long-running Canada Post labour dispute reaches another deadline.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is in a legal position to strike as of Monday, but postponed threatened rotating strike action after weekend talks with a federal mediator. Its initial action would be an overtime ban rather than a full-scale walkout that would disrupt mail delivery.
Canada Post served lockout notice in July, with the two sides far apart on issues including pension changes for future employees and pay for rural carriers.
Income assistance, rent subsidy and other B.C. government payments are not affected if they are direct deposit. For mailed cheques and information, updates on possible postal strike effects to the Ministry of Social Development will be available as necessary at this website or at 1-866-866-0800.
Phone and online contacts are set up for questions about affected provincial departments:
• Ministry of Advanced Education and StudentAidBC online here.
• Ministry of Children and Family Development 1-877-387-7027
• Medical Services Plan payments online here or 1-877-405-4909
• ICBC inquiries 1-800-663-3051
• Family Maintenance and Enforcement program 604-660-2528
• Public Guardian and Trustee online here or 604-660-4444
• Vital Statistics 1-888-876-1633
• WorkSafe BC online here or 1-888-967-5377 | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/news/391636531.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/d7272a63dee2962812a8b3fbf422c47ff05063975e6c3f600ba401c063320564.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:48 | null | null | On Sunday May the 29th at 11am, humans and horses will gather at Animal Magic Worldwide near Kimberley BC | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Flifestyles%2F380724321.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Horseback tour to support Clair Pusztay | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Dear Editor
Horses are travelers. In a natural environment they walk up to 20 miles a day. With their powerful spirit they can take us humans on many journeys - of healing, of peace, of inspiration, of connection.
On Sunday May the 29th at 11am, humans and horses will gather at Animal Magic Worldwide near Kimberley BC to go on a journey of the heart and soul together.
The idea was born from the wish to support my soul-sister Clair Pusztay from Wasa BC, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Calgary AB to heal from cancer. She inspires me so much with her spirit and clear intention to move forward, because she has still things to do in her life.
By walking with our healing herd of 6 horses, you can honour your own journey or somebody else’s. It is a mindfulness activity that is meant to remind you of the joy and preciousness of life.
The get-together will start with an opening-of-the-heart meditation, before we connect with the horses. We’ll groom them, tie pink ribbons into their manes, learn how to lead with clarity, and then head out for a 30min walk to a beautiful lush mountain meadow. As the horses graze, you can enjoy your own lunch (bring it in a backpack please), and let your heart and soul enjoy the delightful co-creation of human and horse spirit (bring a journal if you want).
Donations to participate in this guided experience with horses are graciously accepted to support Clair’s naturopath treatments alongside the chemo. All proceeds will be forwarded in full and directly to her.
Please register with Martina Danzer at Animal Magic Worldwide near Kimberley BC on her cell 250.427.9707 or msg on FB or martina@animalmagicworldwide.com
Martina Danzer | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/lifestyles/380724321.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/9373a183ba904d15265a1cc5b5c2bfd1e2f0a35db402bc28f8fb3b3394839e7b.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:55 | null | null | Premier Christy Clark isn't going into next year's election with a promise to jack up Canada's only significant carbon tax | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2F391051701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42735BCLN2007ClarkPolakNissanLeaf7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC VIEWS: B.C. fails to save the planet | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak plug in an electric car at an announcement of the government's latest climate change plan in Richmond Aug. 19.
A B.C. Liberal operative was out with the online spin hours before Premier Christy Clark confirmed the much-leaked news in a Friday afternoon announcement at an obscure location in Richmond.
The, er, freeze is continuing for B.C.’s ground-breaking, world-saving carbon tax, which hasn’t changed since before Clark was elected in 2013.
The spin was Olympic-themed, with a picture labeled to show B.C. as a swimmer far out in the lead in the pool, to symbolize that it’s the other provinces that need to catch up in the race to save the planet.
Clark has been saying that for years, and there is merit to it. Even without a tax on “process emissions” such as from cement kilns, B.C.’s carbon tax encourages imports of non-taxed cement from the U.S. and China.
Alberta business professor Andrew Leach, who advised the Stephen Harper and then Rachel Notley governments on greenhouse gas policies, summed up the problem this way.
“Until the rest of the world has policies that impose similar cost, you’re not actually reducing emissions to the extent you think,” Leach said. “You’re just displacing the emissions and the economic activity to other jurisdictions.”
Alberta is moving to join B.C. with a modest carbon tax, but the NDP government plans to spend the proceeds rather than return them in income tax as B.C. has done. And Washington state and most of the rest of the world have no carbon tax as such, so their businesses benefit from B.C.’s “climate leadership.”
B.C.’s foreign-funded eco-radical community was, needless to say, appalled. The Pembina Institute’s Matt Horne and career protesters Tzeporah Berman and Merran Smith were named to the premier’s advisory committee last year, along with business, academic and aboriginal representatives.
They concluded that increases to B.C.’s broad-based tax on carbon fuels should resume its upward march in 2018.
Other committee members, including the mayors of Surrey, Comox and Burns Lake, were not heard from. Public discussion on this issue is now reduced to a staged conflict between those who demand a holy war on deadly carbon dioxide “pollution,” and those who don’t care if their grandchildren perish in a hell-fire of fossil fuel use.
We’ve just come off another El Nino year, like the hot year of 1998. Regular readers will recall the last time I discussed this topic was this spring, where I questioned the premier’s dire warnings of another horrendous forest fire season.
What followed has been one of the slowest forest fire seasons in the last decade, although dry conditions have finally emerged this month. Climate predictions, like next week’s weather forecast, are less than consistent.
I am regularly sent messages calling me a “climate change denier,” the nonsense term that continues to be used by federal Environment Minister Catharine McKenna among many others. I know of no one who denies that climate is always changing, at times dramatically.
If you wish to believe that paying an extra seven cents a litre for gasoline in B.C. is helping to slow the very gradual increase in temperatures we’re seeing in the northern hemisphere, you are free to do so.
You may even be persuaded to take a government subsidy and buy an expensive, short-range electric car. Me, I’m off to Prince Rupert and Revelstoke pretty soon, so I’ll stick with my little four-cylinder gas sipper for now.
Hydro-powered B.C. represents a small fraction of the less than two per cent Canada contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions. We’re not the problem, and no, the world is not looking to us for guidance.
Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/391051701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/347d8746edc8908e8cfea91feb3091e7b5e24f30060daea70267f201235fb90b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:44 | null | null | Saskatoon's annual bus pass is just over $220/year…this pass is so successful, seniors line up for it. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kootenayadvertiser.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F382116491.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Letter: Kelowna can decide its own bus pass rates | null | null | www.kootenayadvertiser.com | Open letter to Kelowna mayor and council:
I hope this letter reaches you individually and I hope you will respond.
In less than 80 days a group of Kelowna's most vulnerable, persons with disabilities, living on income assistance, will have their transit fares increase from $45/year to $624/ year ($52/month X 12) on the BC BUS PASS. Interestingly, if they chose to give the government back $52 of their $77, all of the $52 the B.C. government receives, goes back into the government coffers.
This $52 a month bus pass represents a 133 per cent increase for their transit—a fee they little can afford on an income of $983 a month or less.
So, what can mayor and council do about this? As I understand, mayor and council have the responsibility to approve the transit fares for the Kelowna Transit service—you can even create your own fares and passes. If this true, perhaps a conservation/discuss can begin about a made in Kelowna solution, especially regarding the dilemma facing persons with disabilities (PWD).
If you are able to create a pass which is more affordable, two issues can result:
1. Seniors and PWD will have a pass which they can afford and;
2. They will be contributing, for the first time, directly into their city's transit budget—the dollars stay here.
Take a few minutes to google 'Saskatoon Transit' and review their senior bus pass (annual and bi-annual bus pass). Apparently, this pass is so successful, seniors line up for it. I think you may be pleasantly surprised by the shear numbers alone and how much these funds contribute to their transit budget.
While their pass is meant for seniors, our pass could include persons with disabilities on income assistance.
While Saskatoon's annual bus pass is just over $220/year ($110 for a six month pass), it is a reduction to our current seniors monthly bus pass of $45/month ($540/year), but I truly believe at this price point we will see, like Saskatoon has, more seniors buying these passes and using transit. While this fare represents approximately $16 a month, it also is more reflective of how often seniors utilize transit service. For persons with disabilities, $16 a month is a whole lot less than the $52 the government is asking them for and their funds will support their transit services directly (within their ability to do so).
Ideally, I would like nothing more for them to have their $45/year bus passes restored, but if this does not happen, are mayor and council ready to step up to the plate to find a solution. The seniors will thank you and persons with disabilities will appreciate not only to be able to continuing getting around in transit, but having $61 instead of $25 left in their pocket which would help them out immensely.
Joyce Mainland, Kelowna | http://www.kootenayadvertiser.com/opinion/letters/382116491.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.kootenayadvertiser.com/c217a54648f4efd1be5d34b3cb56952a47d40cfff0520035cd9f528a3aceddc2.json |
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Family Features
During the back-to-school season, the stress of weeknight cooking can make the kitchen feel like the classroom and dinner feel like a test. But with the right preparation, parents can feel confident about making the grade in the kitchen all year long. Simply follow these steps for wholesome, delicious A-plus meals.
Study … your pantry
The key to mealtime success is being prepared and having the right ingredients on-hand. With a well-stocked pantry full of canned foods, like protein-packed garbanzo beans and nutrient-rich carrots – which are already prepped for you – you always have the makings of a healthy, homemade meal. Just like home canning, cans seal in foods’ nutrition, freshness and flavor, and are there for you whenever you’re ready to get cooking. From nutritious after-school snacks, like Artichoke Hummus, to hearty dinners, such as Lentil Soup with Bacon, canned foods can help you get through the week with honor roll-worthy meals you can feel great serving your family.
Ace the test
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “MyPlate” nutrition guidelines, half of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. Picked and packed at the peak of ripeness, canned produce is on par nutritionally with fresh and frozen varieties, and in some cases even better. With canned foods in your pantry – or “Cantry” – you can make eating healthy easy.
Get extra credit
Did you know that most recipes are designed around canned food sizes? Cooking with canned foods can help you waste less food, save time and money, and reduce your impact on the environment.
For more canned food recipes and mealtime inspiration, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.
Lentil Soup with Bacon
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
2 slices bacon, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) lentils, drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) Swanson Vegetable Broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte Diced New Potatoes, drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte Sliced Carrots, drained
1 can (8 ounces) Del Monte Cut Green Beans, drained
In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve.
In drippings remaining in skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cumin; cook 1 minute.
Add lentils, vegetable broth, potatoes, carrots and green beans; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes uncovered to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
To serve, sprinkle soup with reserved bacon.
Source: Can Manufacturers Institute
Artichoke Hummus
Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4
1 can (14 ounces) Progresso Artichoke Hearts, drained
1 can (15 ounces) Goya Chick Peas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup canned Swanson Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup tahini paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for garnish
olive oil
In food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until smooth. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley and dash of cumin.
Serving suggestions: Serve with toasted French bread slices, cut veggies or pita chips. | http://www.philasun.com/food-and-beverage/make-grade-kitchen-canned-foods/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/0662168df115041f3c50b3c5d58151a465225b21d7a10ff7fb58266fae707eab.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:55:24 | null | 2012-11-18T20:59:28 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philasun.com%2Flocal%2Fofficials-residents-welcome-bottom-dollar-food-to-brewerytownfairmount%2F.json | http://www.philasun.com//home4/philasun/public_html/wordpress//2015/01/philasun-favicon.png | en | null | Officials, residents welcome Bottom Dollar food to Brewerytown/Fairmount | null | null | www.philasun.com | City and state officials join community groups in welcoming neighborhood’s first new grocery store in more than a decade
Officials representing the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia joined community groups and residents on Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Bottom Dollar Food, the neighborhood’s first new grocery store in more than a decade.
“I’d like to thank Bottom Dollar Food for seeing that the great neighborhood of Brewerytown would be the perfect place to take a chance and open a new store,” said Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th Council District). “It took some time, but residents here will finally have easy access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food.”
Bottom Dollar Food has 40 locations throughout the greater Philadelphia market. Store hours of operation are 8 AM to 10 PM. Monday through Saturday, and 8 AM to 9 PM Sunday.
“We look forward to continuing to deliver on our commitment to provide unbelievable prices on fresh produce, quality meats, private brands and the national brands that matter most to our customers at our newest location on West Girard Avenue, especially as the residents in the Brewerytown and Fairmount communities have waited many years for a new grocery store,” said Bottom Dollar Food President Meg Ham.
The grand opening is the culmination of years of collaboration between Bottom Dollar Food, Soloff Development, city and state officials, the Greater Brewerytown CDC, Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association, the Fairmount Civic Association, and the Fairmount CDC.
The first 200 customers at the new Bottom Dollar Food, located at 3101 West Girard Ave., received a free reusable shopping bag filled with groceries. Bottom Dollar Food also donated $500 each to the following neighborhood schools: Camelot Academy, Robert Morris School, Roberts Vaux High School, and William D. Kelley School.
“What a wonderful day. I am pleased and grateful Bottom Dollar Food is here to serve the community,” said state Rep. Michelle Brownlee (195th Legislative District).
“It is a blessing to know that at last, we’re going to have access to the type of food we so rightly deserve,” said former state Rep. Frank Oliver, who introduced legislation to address the problem of “food deserts” in urban communities during his time in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
“I’m very excited to see that the Brewerytown/Fairmount neighborhoods will finally be getting a supermarket they desired and worked so hard for,” said Councilman At-Large Bill Greenlee, a Fairmount resident. “My congratulations to all who saw this project come to fruition.” | http://www.philasun.com/local/officials-residents-welcome-bottom-dollar-food-to-brewerytownfairmount/ | en | 2012-11-18T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/d3c64a3a8f8ae9b14d9725b3638175dd6ed7ad7509fd0757497f5abad664ea7d.json |
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By Kharisma McIlwaine
Kindred The Family Soul has long been a source of pride for Philadelphia. The music, lyrics and love story of the husband and wife duo of Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon, has found its way into our hearts and homes and continues to inspire. The release of the couple’s sixth studio album “Legacy of Love,” is just days away.
Kindred’s First Lady Aja Graydon, shared her enthusiasm about their project.
The music industry is constantly evolving and can often be fickle. Despite its ebbs and flows, Kindred’s fans haven’t wavered in their support, something that figured into the title of the new album, Graydon.
“Originally we were going to have the title just be “Legacy”. The fact that looking back on everything we’ve done, we realized the album represents what we leave behind,” she said. “Now we have a very large family and for us, what our children get from what we’ve done with our lives is important. We look back on our body of work and feel very proud to leave that for them. It’s also been important for our fans and for us. We wanted to do something to celebrate that space… to make a marker for it and this album for us is that.”
When describing the sound and feeling fans can expect from the album, Graydon said, “I think the fans can expect a celebration of life and culmination of work. We had an opportunity to solidify chemistry with a group of producers who we’ve worked with for many years. You’re going to feel the tightness of that connection, consistency and that bond. Musically I think it feels like some of the best work we’ve done with them to date… I know that’s a big statement.” She continued with, “Fans can look forward to feeling the energy of over all positivity about where were headed, excitement about the place we are in, and ultimately celebrating the thing we do the best and that’s love, connections and family.”
“Legacy of Love” includes 12 original tracks, a bonus cut, and took only six months to create from inception to completion. Graydon explained how her family’s teamwork aided in the album’s quick turnaround. “My husband always makes a comparison to what it’s like when you have a basketball team that has been playing together for a very long time. They make those no look passes and the whole nine… they know where the other is going to be. It’s a lot easier for us to find a creative rhythm and synergy.”
“Not everyone gets entrusted with the most important times in peoples lives rather it’s getting married, having children, losing a loved one or any of the things people have told us our music has been the backdrop for,” Graydon said, expressing deep appreciation for the longtime support of their fans. “For us this album is a continued thank you for allowing us to play a part in people’s most personal, special, and pivotal times in their lives. We’re still here. We are consistently willing and wanting to do this together and the fact that we continue to get the kind of affirmation that says it’s good and people want to be apart of it… that’s everything! What more could you want?”
“Legacy of Love” will be available for purchase and download on Tuesday, August 30th and fans are welcome to attend an “Eat and Greet” with Kindred The Family Soul on Tuesday from 6PM to 9PM. at Warmdddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd. | http://www.philasun.com/entertainment/legacy-of-love/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/d33b9d5e72305d59ce2f472a6de2b95313ac2e0217dcad318896f8b573b8b569.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T14:51:24 | null | 2016-08-29T09:25:48 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philasun.com%2Flocal%2Ffund-school-district-philadelphia-delivers-strategic-partnership-philadelphia-convention-visitors-bureau-pennsylvania-convention-greater-philadelphia-hotel-association-help%2F.json | http://www.philasun.com//home4/philasun/public_html/wordpress//2016/08/local_08-28-16e.jpg | en | null | The Fund for School District of Philadelphia delivers strategic partnership with Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, Pennsylvania Convention and Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association to help n | null | null | www.philasun.com | More than 530 new teachers for the School District of Philadelphia were honored last week for their commitment to educating Philadelphia’s public school children during an event that celebrated a week long of training. The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and Pennsylvania Convention Center, working in conjunction with the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, donated gift bags full of desk supplies to new teachers, reinforcing the Fund’s promise to bring a new and unique partnership to support the District’s 135,000 students. The bags contained school supplies such as paper, rulers, pens, pencils and more to help the new roster of educators get the school year started on the right track.
On hand for the celebration were superintendent William R. Hite, Mayor Jim Kenney; Donna Frisby-Greenwood, President/CEO, Fund for the School District; Julie Coker Graham, President/CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau; Ed Grose, Executive Director, Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and John McNichol, President/CEO, Pennsylvania Convention Center.
“I want to thank all of our amazing partners for making this event a great success. We are starting the upcoming school year in the strongest position since I became superintendent. The passion and dedication I saw this week from our new teachers is one of the main reasons I am so excited about the upcoming school year,” Hite said. “I want to thank Mayor Kenney for being such a fantastic partner to the District. He has been with us from the day he was elected to office and he has honored every promise he has made to support the District.”
“It is always encouraging when different sectors come together to support public education,” Kenney said. “This is the vision behind our community schools initiative. As the program takes off this school year, I look forward to seeing more businesses, funders, community organizations, and residents finding ways to support our students. I want to thank PHLCVB, Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, and Pennsylvania Convention Center for their generous contribution to our hardworking teachers.”
“We are so grateful for the members of the City’s hospitality industry who have stepped to the plate today with gifts for our new teachers. The Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association are the face of the city for visitors and conventioneers far and near,” said Donna Frisby-Greenwood, the Fund’s president & CEO. “Their special expertise is to bring new people and visitors into the city and make them feel at home. Thank you for helping to extend a warm welcome to our new class of teachers—some are just beginning their careers, some bringing us a perspective and experience from other parts of the region and the nation, and some returning to us. Although a small token of our collective appreciation, the gift bags let our new teachers know we value their talent and commitment to our students.”
“Teachers play a major role in shaping our community and planting the seeds of interest in students who may go on to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. Our three organizations in partnership with the The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia are extremely pleased to be able to support the work of these teachers and our city’s future leaders,” said Julie Coker Graham, President & CEO, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
This event, held at the Arts Academy in Benjamin Rush Magnet High School in Northeast Philadelphia, commemorated the commitment to quality training, resources and access to information by the District for new teachers. During the week, participants attended a series of professional development workshops focused on instruction and classroom management, as well as onboarding sessions addressing general district policies and procedures. The week also provided newly hired teachers with an opportunity to build their professional network, invest in the district’s vision and build a solid foundation for a successful school year. | http://www.philasun.com/local/fund-school-district-philadelphia-delivers-strategic-partnership-philadelphia-convention-visitors-bureau-pennsylvania-convention-greater-philadelphia-hotel-association-help/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/8ac83edb9cc8ea31478996dfb44c7a61f3d726e2dd1526c7ab95abd94ac0942e.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T12:58:11 | null | 2015-09-11T09:36:28 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philasun.com%2Fstyle%2Fblack-hairstyle-options-are-endless-for-fall-2015%2F.json | http://www.philasun.com//home4/philasun/public_html/wordpress//2015/09/style_09-13-15a.jpg | en | null | Black hairstyle options are endless for fall 2015 | null | null | www.philasun.com | By Leah Fletcher
If you are seeking a new hairstyle, the hair trends are endless. The new fall styles for fall 2015 incorporate comfort and style, result in same simply chic looks. The array of styles; include short hair, long hair, natural hair, locs, waves, wigs and weaves.
But, before you select that perfect hairstyle, there are crucial considerations. According to stylist Lynne Miller, you can’t make a decision without contemplating your face shape, lifestyle, finances and personality. “For example, almost every woman can pull off a natural afro, a pixie or a long, wavy wig,” said Miller said, noting that face shape does matter. “If you want to create the illusion that you were born with a perfectly round or oval face there are ways to achieve this.”
The top hair trends for black women are low-maintenance, and perfectly complement your fall wardrobe. Stylist Yvonne Settles believes color is the fastest and easiest way to refresh your look for the cooler months ahead. Settles added that this season’s hottest styles are “unfussy,” yet stylish at the same time. “For fall, there isn’t a single hair cut we will see over and over,” she said. “Lengths will vary from very short to very long, but the trendiest looks will have blunt bottom layers,” Settles added, commenting that braids are still a major trend for all types of hair.
Perfect Pixie: More popular than ever
Many women are electing to cut their hair into a Pixie. Pixies are more popular than ever and according to Settles, who specializes in color and cutting, they have never been more gorgeous. No matter what your natural hair texture, whether thick, kinky, curly, chemically straightened or wavy, a pixie can be a great choice for you. It’s also a good choice for women who prefer weaves or even wigs.
Long Hair Remains a popular choice
Long, black hair remains the most popular hairstyle choice for black women. You can wear long hair straight, wavy, or curly with the help of relaxers, curling irons and flat irons. “Whether you opt for a weave, a wig, your natural hair or choose relaxers to get your own hair long, your best bet for long hair in this case is a weave or even a wig,” Miller said.
Natural Hair: Winning over costly alternatives
All stylists believe that anyone tuned into style has likely noticed how popular natural hair has become. “More and more black women are giving up costly salon treatments, pricey weaves and extensions and damaging chemical treatments and opting instead for hair that is natural,” said Holmes, a New York City wigmaker, who receives increasing requests to create wigs with natural textures.
Chin-length Cut: Comes in bobs and shags
Chin length hairstyles, including bobs and shags, are stylish options for whom who are growing out their hair or want to go short, but not as short as the pixie. Holmes estimated, “With wigs and weaves you can experiment a bit without having to make a permanent commitment to a certain length.”
Shoulder-Length Hairstyles:
The hottest hairstyle length for the fall season is hair that falls to the shoulders. It is the most popular, at the moment, among all ethnic groups and the trend is expected to work well for black women.
Edgy Short Hairstyles: Choice fueled by confidence
No hairstyle will attract more attention than an edgy cut on a confident woman. And the trend towards edgy and exotic means short, funky cuts make the list. “But to pull off a brightly colored hair, or shaved hair or a pompadour, you must have confidence,” in Miller’s view. “You cannot hide behind a short, edgy hairstyle like you can a long, wavy weave.”
Wigs: Currently hottest trend in black hair
Wigs are becoming more and more popular now that really well-made lace wigs are available, Holmes said. The New York City stylist contends that a well-made wig of comprised of authentic human hair typically costs $300 to $1000, but they look 100 percent natural. “Once you are fitted for your wig and the hair is cut to flatter your face shape and the wig’s hair texture, your transformation will take as long as it take to put on your wig” explained Holmes, who has fashioned wigs for a vast clientele for more than 25 years, including a host of entertainers and celebrities. She believes wigs also allow you to change your look as much as you like. Listing the advantages Holmes noted that attached wigs last up to a month, but those that come with combs are easier to put on and remove; with proper hair care, a wig won’t damage your natural hair, even though they can be hot to wear; if you work out you might be better off with a half-wig or weave, and they also have become a great option for women with hair loss.
Weaves: Flexibility makes them viable option
Weaves are more popular than ever. They come in all lengths and styles and are a great way to change your look without having to cut, color or chemically alter your own hair. Weaves have been very controversial in the black hair community, according to Settles. Women who wear weaves have been accused falsely of seeking to look white, she said. “Despite the controversy, the popularity of weaves remains largely because it’s possible to change your look instantly without damaging your natural hair and also to change your hairstyle to reflect varying lengths and hair textures,” opined the 20-year industry veteran.
Weaves are great for women who don’t like to apply heat or chemicals to their hair and want little fuss. They also protect your natural hair and can look natural if your use a great stylist and invest in quality hair. They are a better bet than wigs if you work out a lot.
The best weaves use authentic, real hair and costs between $600 and $1200. I may take hours to apply a weave, which may last about six weeks and quite a few visits to the salon for maintenance. A poorly trained stylist can cause damage to your hair, resulting in hair loss or a damaged hairline if your cornrows are toot light or the extensions are not sewn or glued on your weave properly.
Relaxed Hair: Demand remains popular
In Miller’s opinion, chemical processes remain a popular way for women to relax kinky/curly hair, straighten wavy hair or just allow more hair flexibility for their hairstyles. If you want to straighten or color your hair, there are many options available. Miller, however, advises that you brush up on the basics of relaxing and coloring black hair before proceeding.
Formal Updos: Still inspire
Whether you wear a weave, wig or your natural hair, you can wear your hair in formal updos for special occasions that include formal events, weddings and proms.
“Remember your overall look comes from pulling together your cut, color, styling tools and products” said Holmes, who implores all to enjoy experimenting with all of this fall’s beautiful trends. | http://www.philasun.com/style/black-hairstyle-options-are-endless-for-fall-2015/ | en | 2015-09-11T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/3ff190f51e3a113aaeafedff093c0a27c84f246c6e2c30e4940be8279487b508.json |
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@SteezieKBreezie
Last week, 20th Century Fox released the trailer for the new biopic Hidden Figures, the story of three incredible black women who defied all odds and challenged the status quo to get one man into space. The film is scheduled to be released in January 13, 2017, but until then, we’ll be seeing teasers, posters, and promotional campaigns for the film.
Hidden Figures is based on the book “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win The Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly. The story focuses on Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe), three phenomenal black women with exquisite minds that changed the way NASA operates and helped launch John Glenn into orbit. Taking place in the tumultuous 50s and 60s, these women not only had to prove themselves to be remarkable mathematicians, but exceptional black women who weren’t working at NASA to clean up after anyone (although the trailer suggests they cleaned up America’s quest in the Space Race.)
The cast includes Kevin Costner who worked alongside Octavia Spencer in the disappointing flick Black and White, Jim Parsons of “Big Bang Theory” fame, Aldis Hodge who’s coming off of the biopic smash hit Straight Outta Compton, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali who played Henson’s love interest in 2008’s The Strange Case of Benjamin Button, and Glen Powell. Music aficionado Pharrell Williams channels his inner Curtis Mayfield to give the soundtrack an oldie but goodie feel.
As anticipation builds over the course of five months, let’s hope this film does this triplet team justice and tells their story as accurately as possible given the two-hour time constraint. The next couple of months is setting up to be quite exciting for Black cinema, so get your tickets early, you don’t want to miss out on these fly girls! | http://www.philasun.com/entertainment/hidden-figures-fly-girls-shoot-atmosphere-not-stars/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/4ba77dee2fa54388cc6819f0ae7e5982b21569e7b2d048b264517743bca5115f.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:02:03 | null | 2016-08-19T20:08:08 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philasun.com%2Fweek-in-review%2Fmarion-christopher-barry-son-former-d-c-mayor-dies-36%2F.json | http://www.philasun.com//home4/philasun/public_html/wordpress//2016/08/wk-rev_08-21-16d.jpg | en | null | Marion Christopher Barry, son of former D.C. mayor, dies at 36 | null | null | www.philasun.com | ABOVE PHOTO: Marion Christopher Barry, the son of the late former Washington Mayor Marion Barry. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The son of late District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry has died.
Raymone Bain, a spokeswoman for the former mayor’s widow, Cora Masters Barry, said Marion Christopher Barry died early Sunday. He was 36 years old. Bain said she couldn’t comment on the cause of his death.
The elder Barry served four terms as mayor of the nation’s capital before representing the poorest section of the city on the D.C. Council during the last 10 years of his life. He died in November 2014.
Marion C. Barry unsuccessfully ran for his late father’s seat on the D.C. Council in a special election in 2015. He also ran a small construction business.
Cora Masters Barry says in a statement that the news of Barry’s sudden death is “beyond comprehension.” | http://www.philasun.com/week-in-review/marion-christopher-barry-son-former-d-c-mayor-dies-36/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/01ccfb9d87c7776256c453cf75506237088f4bf4bc40a8556afbb9cd8f70762b.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T16:51:23 | null | 2016-08-29T10:23:14 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philasun.com%2Fstyle%2Fgiven-choice-natural-relaxed-hair-many-heading-land-au-natural%2F.json | http://www.philasun.com//home4/philasun/public_html/wordpress//2016/08/style_08-28-16a.jpg | en | null | Given the choice of natural or relaxed hair many are heading to “The Land of Au Natural” | null | null | www.philasun.com | By Leah Fletcher
After decades, an age-old debate still rages on among African American women regarding choices surrounding natural or relaxed hairstyles. More and more women are cutting off their chemically straightened hair and embracing their natural kinky, curly or somewhere in- between hair.
Hair relaxers were once very commonplace for women like 47-year-old Jeanette Dixon. Eventually the inconvenience and expense of frequent hair appointments and concerns regarding her health prompted her to forego chemical relaxers for her natural hair.
“I elected to embrace by inner “naturalista” because it helped me address deeper historical, personal, social and commercial interests,” explained the Philadelphia business executive, who now sports shoulder-length dread locs. “I have not regretted the decision, I made over five years ago.”
Experts are reporting an upsurge in the number of African American women electing to go natural. The city of Philadelphia is not an anomaly. Most major cities have groups of women who dub themselves as “naturals” or “naturalists”. There are bonding opportunities in the form of meetup groups, local and regional hair shows and there is a designated national day to celebrate natural hair. There also are numerous websites and video blogs filled with advice and tutorials on styling all manner of natural hair.
Tumbling sales of hair relaxers among African American women tell the story, as more women elect the natural hair option and abandon chemical relaxers. But it’s the anecdotal evidence that conveys the real message. There is no doubt the natural hair movement is greatly shaping the U.S. black hair care market. Consumer research group Mintel reveals that the sales of natural hair products have increased by 26.8 percent from 2013 to 2015, reaching an estimated $946 million and now comprises 35 percent of black hair care sales. However, it expects hair relaxer sales to drop to $72 million by 2019, which were at an all-time high of $200 million in 2009. The slide continued with industry revenue dropping to $148 million in 2013.
What is still true about the industry is that women are still spending lots of money on all hair products and services. To date, business projections reveal that the market has remained relatively unscathed by the recession. The black hair care industry– which has seen a moderate, but steady, growth– is expected to reach $500 billion in revenue by 2017. Again, all categories within the market have contributed to the industry’s overall growth, except relaxer sales, which have consistently declined over the past six years.
But the stories from the women, who have made the switch from relaxers and weaves to natural styles, convey what the studies can’t. There are those who have embraced natural hair, in part due to the health effects of chemical products, but also because of a resurgence in black pride. Today, they have a community to turn to. And many women, who are growing out their hair naturally, encourage their children to adopt the hairstyle.
“If you have traveled this journey, you know with patience and the right resources your journey can be a personal triumph that is pleasurable and sensational,” opined Ruth Ann Johnson, who attributes her choice of Senegalese twists to repairing the damage her hair experienced from the use of chemicals, heat and straightening.
“When I was growing up, I remember my mom pressing my hair every Sunday as we prepared for church,” explained Johnson, a pediatric nurse, who modified the ritual by spending hours every Saturday at a local salon to relax her hair for the “appropriate look”.
While more women are becoming aware of their natural hair options, transitioning from processed hair to natural hair can take time as cropped hair grows out and experimentation begins with new hair styles. But the biggest obstacles sometimes come from women themselves.
“The psychology of going natural is a challenge for many women because of the prevalent standards of beauty,” according to Fay Slade. The 25-year-old graduate student admits she is concerned about the health of her hair, but certain social pressures are as equally challenging. “Many women hesitate traveling the natural route because they– and a lot of men– associate long straight hair with beauty.
Slade’s sentiment were echoed by Karen Marsh, who related tales of relaxing and straightening her hair before deciding to go natural. The decision, she said, was not an easy one. “You can lose love interest, get passed over for job opportunities and be ridiculed by family and friends for having natural hair.”
Marsh, who elected to go natural two years ago, further explained, “For black women, our hair is our crowning glory. And, although I made this decision years ago, I felt extreme pressure to conform because of the social impact. Today for many black women, wearing natural hair has become a cultural hallmark.”
After two decades of working as a hair stylist, Janelle Montgomery has become a natural hair advocate too—her salon is called Janelle’s. About 10 years ago, she decided to go natural, meaning she doesn’t use synthetic hair, weave or chemical hair products.
“I believe that after working so closely with chemically-based products, especially those that contain heavy toxins, I observed the impact they were beginning to have on my health,” explained Montgomery.
What these women represent are a collection of individual stories and experiences that might provide support to other women who are considering the natural hair journey.
Natural hair journey made engaging and easy by following several practical tips
By Leah Fletcher
On your journey to “The Land of Au Natural”, natural hairstylist Alicia Hart provides several relevant pointers that are sure to make your natural hair trek easy and engaging.
• Select hairstyles that will not require excessive manipulation of your hair, which is delicate by nature. Braids, with or without extensions, are a good choice because they don’t require constant styling. Examples of popular braided styles include twists, cornrows and sister locks.
• Regularly condition your hair. Your hair cleansing routine should incorporate a conditioning regimen after your shampoo. Also, consider a monthly, deep-conditioning treatment to nurture your hair.
• Trim away split ends regularly. Split ends can travel up the hair shaft, preventing hair from growing and causing breakage.
• Treat your hair delicately. It’s a good idea to avoid the use of heat appliances and always detangle your hair with a plastic wide-tooth comb. Both practices safeguard your hair.
• Keep your hair constantly moisturized. Hart noted there are an array of available products. She favors the use of water-based moisturizers, which help prevent breakage and result in healthier looking hair.
• Protect your hair when sleeping. Use a satin scarf, sleep cap or satin pillowcase to prevent friction between your hair and your bedding. Failure to do so may lead to hair breakage. | http://www.philasun.com/style/given-choice-natural-relaxed-hair-many-heading-land-au-natural/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/c4486e4d7e00614dd6699c14dc2c1c4513ce24766be616c6184b21f82db8cf3c.json |
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By Chris Murray
For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun
Because he hasn’t had much of a team to work with, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown hasn’t had a lot of reasons to feel optimistic about an upcoming season.
In fact, the Sixers have been so bad that the only thing they’ve had to look forward to is possibly getting enough ping-pong balls to get the No. 1 draft pick.
But if you bump into Brown these days, there seems to be a little bit of pep in his step.
About a week ago, Brown shared his enthusiasm about the Sixers upcoming season with reporters while hanging out at Philadelphia Eagles’ training camp.
And much of that enthusiasm is spelled B-E-N S-I-M-M-O-N-S.
“Just that there’s a real delineated feeling of hope,” Brown said. “I feel that we all ought to look at people and players that we believe can be with this organization and in this city for a long time. That although they are young and they are still 20-years-old, they’re talented.”
Simmons, the team’s No. 1 draft choice, showed glimpses of his tremendous potential during the games he played in the NBA’s summer league. If you got a chance to watch Simmons play, you saw a kid who made his teammates better by his court vision and passing ability.
When Simmons did score, he proved that he could use his athleticism to take the ball to the bucket, but he still needs to work on his jump shot.
With center Joel Embiid apparently 100 percent after his longtime foot injury and the recent addition of Dario Saric, who shot 40 percent from three-point range, and the team’s big men, including Jahlil Okafor and Nerlins Noel, the Sixers are looking like they have the beginnings of what could be a decent team.
Granted, no one is expecting to see the Sixers in the NBA Finals or even the playoffs, but there are some good young pieces that could really make some noise if a veteran is added through a trade or via free agency or another strong player can be added through next year’s draft.
At the very least, the motor is running for the Sixers, but how fast this car will go is anybody’s guess at this point.
“We’ve got a team that we’re excited about, that we think can put more wins on the board,” Brown said. “We understand that’s become more a part of our blueprint in our judgment day and it should.”
During his impromptu confab with reporters, Brown talked about the potential of Embiid despite his not yet taking the floor in an NBA game. The former Kansas star is on pace to play this season even though he did not participate in summer league competition, Brown said.
“(Embiid’s) summer is going to the way we hoped,” Brown said. “We’ve crafted a plan, we’ve scripted a plan from him that he is following religiously. When we start talking about all these different pieces, the city is going to see something very unique in a seven-foot-two that has a skill package that is exceptional.”
Brown’s excitement about the upcoming season is about the potential of Simmons with his size and the playmaking ability of a point guard. He said how Simmons plays on the court will determine what position he will play with the team.
“(Simmons) is going to have some taste of that for sure. You know he will dictate that himself when he rebounds and leads the break,” Brown said. “The NBA point guard is the hardest position in the NBA. He’s never played a point guard, let alone an NBA point guard. … Initially, we’re going to play him in different positions and (point guard) will be one of them.”
With his 6-10 and 240-pound frame, Simmons can play multiple positions to help the Sixers, Brown said.
The Sixers will need to add some additional pieces and if they win more than 10 games next season, it will be seen as progress, especially considering how bad this team has been for the last few years. Any movement upward for the 76ers should be considered a step in the right direction. | http://www.philasun.com/sports/glimmer-hope-sixers-brett-brown-excited-upcoming-season/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/e0ad550984aba0f98f5bd325d2129b89e954a8474e1e574fa5f4e9cc9c5be6c5.json |
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Associated Press
NEW YORK– New York City has reached a settlement of more than $4 million with the family of an unarmed man fatally shot by a police officer in a darkened stairwell nearly two years ago, the attorney for the family said Tuesday.
The city is paying $4.1 million and the New York City Housing Authority is contributing $400,000 to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of 28-year-old Akai Gurley.
The city’s Law Department called the settlement a “fair resolution of a tragic matter.”
Former Officer Peter Liang was on patrol in November 2014 when he opened a stairwell door at a public housing building and suddenly fired. The bullet ricocheted and hit Gurley. Liang will pay $25,000 to Kim Ballinger, the mother of Gurley’s daughter as part of the settlement.
Liang was sentenced to five years’ probation and 800 hours of community service; he later apologized to Gurley’s family.
Family attorney Scott Rynecki said the parties reached the settlement “after extensive negotiations guided by Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jimenez-Salta.”
“I’m glad it’s all done. I’m pleased with the outcome,” Ballinger told the Daily News.
The case became a flashpoint for police accountability. The shooting came just months after the deaths of Michael Brown in Missouri and Eric Garner in New York, prompted protests and a nationwide discussion of police killings.
Liang’s supporters said he has been made a scapegoat for past injustices. More than 10,000 of his backers rallied in New York and across the U.S. after the verdict, protesting his conviction.
Liang was a rookie patrolling a pitch-dark stairwell with his gun drawn while Gurley headed down to the lobby because the elevator was out of order. Liang said he was startled by a noise, fired accidentally and didn’t immediately realize his bullet had hit someone.
A jury convicted him of manslaughter, but Brooklyn state Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun said prosecutors hadn’t proven key elements of that charge and reduced it to criminally negligent homicide, a lowest-level felony. He said there was no need for prison “to have a just sentence in this case.” | http://www.philasun.com/week-in-review/new-york-city-settles-fatal-police-shooting-lawsuit-4m/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/cfafff9105da7db7671585e19b51d30469b1c845607507c54cceead8cdde1ec7.json |
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WASHINGTON–The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of longtime black press champion and editor, George E. Curry. He died Saturday at 69.
“I am heartbroken to learn that Mr. George Curry has passed. He has been a beacon for so many and a pivotal voice among black publishers. His strength and pursuit for the truth will carry on in the lives he touched,” said NABJ President Sarah Glover. “I had the chance to talk with him recently at the Democratic National Convention. His 5,000 watt smile stays etched in my mind. On behalf of the entire NABJ family, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”
Curry was passionate about developing the next generation of Black journalists, regularly lent his support to NABJ programming and was an invaluable asset to the success of this year’s NABJ Region I conference at Morgan State University in Baltimore.
“My friendship with George spanned 40 years. He was a race man and gumshoe journalist in the tradition of Vernon Jarrett and Mal Goode. For a decade we were panelists on ‘Lead Story,’ BET’s old Sunday morning news talk show,” said NABJ Founder DeWayne Wickham, also dean of Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication. “But George’s most important contribution to our craft was the courageous work he did as editor of “Emerge magazine,” a news magazine that had no equal in applauding the successes, and condemning the enemies, of people of African descent.”
In 1966, Curry moved to New York, where he worked for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) for a year. Curry earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Knoxville College in 1970. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, Curry began his professional journalism career as a reporter for Sports Illustrated magazine in 1970; he was the second African American hired by the publication.
After leaving “Sports Illustrated” in 1972, Curry headed west and worked as a beat reporter for The “St. Louis Post-Dispatch” until 1983. From 1983 until 1989, Curry worked for the Chicago Tribune as a Washington correspondent, covering political stories such as Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential campaign. From 1989 until 1993, Curry worked as the New York bureau chief of the Tribune. From there, Curry served as editor-in-chief of “Emerge magazine, until it folded and printed its final edition in 2003. Under his leadership, the magazine won more than forty national journalism awards.
Curry was in the process of reviving Emerge as an online publication at the time of his death.
“He was still fighting to revive that magazine until his last moment on earth,” said TV- ONE host Roland S. Martin, a friend, colleague and fellow columnist. “George Curry died with his boots on, still fighting.”
According to “Journal- isms,” Emerge was best known for its cover stories on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, one showing the justice sporting an Aunt Jemima knot and the second depicting him as a lawn jockey for the far right. Curry wrote that the covers “were effective because in the minds of many Blacks disgusted with Thomas’ voting record, that’s exactly what he is. And we had the temerity to say it.” Emerge aimed to be the political-magazine counterpart to EBONY, Jet, Essence and Black Enterprise.
In 2003, Curry became editor-in-chief for the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service, or NNPA, and BlackPressUSA.com; his weekly syndicated column appeared in more than two hundred African American newspapers. While at NNPA, Curry covered a barrage of issues, such as the Supreme Court’s decision on the University of Michigan’s affirmative action case and the Iraq War.
In 2003, Curry was named the NABJ Journalist of the Year for his work with the Black Press.
“George has made so many contributions to journalism – from the high school journalism workshops to his passionate fight for the black press. There’s a generation of journalists – including me – who are grateful to have had the chance to know him,” said Neil Foote, a friend of Curry’s and president of the National Black Public Relations Society.
Funeral arrangements will be held on Friday and Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Curry’s hometown. | http://www.philasun.com/week-in-review/nabj-mourns-passing-longtime-black-press-advocate-george-e-curry/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/9beba1575516a96190b15e960c0092811f420959722516cac32d867323ee1c40.json |
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After 28 years of stellar service to residents and institutions in the Delaware Valley, George A. Butler Jr., C.P.P., announced the closing of the Award Winning, Butler Prestige Photography. The photography studio, located at 6338 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, since April 1, 1988, is closing its doors on Friday, August 26, 2016.
Quality, service, integrity and professionalism have been the cornerstone of this Germantown landmark, and George has considered it a great honor and privilege to have captured and preserved the personalities, relationships, milestones and lifestyles of thousands of Delaware Valley individuals and families.
What does George feel was his greatest photographic accomplishment over this period of nearly three decades? Well, back in 1993 he was one of only three Philadelphia based professional photographers (and the very first African American) to become a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) through Professional Photographers of America. Professional Photographers of America is the oldest, most renown and the world’s leading certification agency of imaging professionals. Less than 3 percent of professional photographers worldwide have this distinction.
To view his portrait artistry visit www.butlerprestigephoto.com.
If you are a former client of Butler Prestige, please phone George at 215-849-9393 to obtain your film/negative, digital files, and/or sample photographs from him before they are discarded for good!
What is George’s greatest fear regarding professional photography? The proliferation of low resolution cell phone cameras and other digital capturing devices, an ever growing number of people truly undervalue the importance of professionally preserving their legacy.
What is the next chapter for George? He started with photography as an avocation, and converted it in to a full service photography occupation. Now he is returning to the sheer fun and excitement of just taking photographs as a serious hobby. | http://www.philasun.com/week-in-review/butler-prestige-photography-closing-28-years/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/b92e88813b2d291ed15e341aa2ff238c4548d69ccf81f75ec446874ddabf1b9d.json |
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By Florence Anthony
Yours truly ran into Bobby Brown on August 20 in Los Angeles. We both participated in the Leimert Park Book Fair. Aside from his New York Times bestselling memoir, “Every Little Step,” the former member of New Edition also had his food products there, and told the crowd that he is in the process of writing a cook book. Other celeb authors at the festival included Miss Robbie from “Sweetie Pie’s,” which is featured in a chapter in my novel, “One Last Deadly Play,” Meagan Good and her husband, producer DeVon Franklin, Rolanda Watts, and the legendary Zane. The previous night, I went to Post & Beam restaurant, which is owned by my dear friend, Brad Johnson. Denzel Washington was also dining in the swanky eatery……….
The East Hampton Library hosted their 12th Annual Authors Night on August 13, with proceeds going to the advancement of the library. The premiere literary event brought together 100 distinguished authors with over 2,500 book lovers on the Maidstone Lane field in the East Hampton Village. Premiere philanthropist and author Jean Shafiroff was present to sign her debut book, “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give” – a guide to modern day philanthropy. Known as the “Diva of Philanthropy,” the stylish and beautiful Shafiroff is also featured in the August cover of Resident Magazine……….
Black Women in Medicine premieres in New York City on August 26 at the Cinema Village East and in Los Angeles on September 26. . Directed by Crystal Emery, Black Women in Medicine chronicles the unsung journey of Black woman doctors who have risen above inequality to excellence to become leaders in their fields……..
According to reports, it looks like the not-so-secret romance between Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes is still going strong. Word on the curb is that Holmes, who was once Mrs. Tom Cruise, was spotted backstage during one of Jamie’s recent performances with Barbra Streisand. The Oscar winning actor is currently on tour with the legendary chanteuse performing a duet of “Climb Every Mountain” with her, which they recorded for Streisand’s upcoming “Duets” album. Says a source: ‘They left from the dressing room area a few minutes apart from each other but she was hanging out in his dressing room with him after the show.”…………..
Mike Epps and Tip “T.I.” Harris will star as brothers and produce the restaurant comedy The Trap with Chris Robinson directing, reports Variety. Queen Latifah is producing through her Flavor Unit Entertainment company with partner Shakim Compera. The Trap is based on a story by Epps and Nile Evans, who is writing the script about T.I.’s character returning home to Atlanta to help the dilapidated restaurant run by his brother played by Mike……. | http://www.philasun.com/go-with-the-flo/not-secret-romance-jamie-foxx-katie-holmes-still-going-strong/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/4c80e092ad30f07e04f5ea57aa74ddb39b9b53c93bbd8f5339a2a59164e14af1.json |
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BPT
Long before global positioning devices made it possible for ships of all sizes to independently sail with confidence anywhere in the world, lighthouses and lighthouse keepers protected the safety of seafarers. Today, ships use other methods for navigation, but lighthouses remain an important part of America’s maritime heritage. Across the country, lighthouses have been converted into museums, living history centers and even hotels.
“Modern commercial airline pilots couldn’t imagine flying without the aid of a control tower and air traffic controllers,” says Jeff Gales, executive director of the United States Lighthouse Society (USLHS). “In their time, lighthouses and lighthouse keepers were just as important. Their contributions made it possible for cultures around the world to expand across oceans and seas and safely return to land, guided by the lighthouse’s beacon.”
Each year, thousands of visitors learn about lighthouses and their storied pasts, gaining a new appreciation of their uniquely majestic architecture.
“With hundreds of lighthouses along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and on inland waterways such as the Great Lakes, it’s easy for many Americans to find a lighthouse that’s within reasonable traveling distance from home,” Gales says. “A lighthouse visit truly has it all – history and adventure, romance, scenic beauty, and family appeal.”
SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co. has partnered with the USLHS to support lighthouse preservation and education. In conjunction with the release of its new Lighthouse Selections line of frozen seafood products, SeaPak is pledging $10,000 to the USLHS. The grant will go directly to preservation efforts already underway at the fabled Morris Island Lighthouse, which has long guarded Charleston Harbor in South Carolina.
To inspire you to visit a lighthouse this summer or fall, the USLHS and SeaPak have teamed up to share these fascinating lighthouse facts, along with some useful lighthouse tourism information:
• Historians believe one of the first known lighthouses was built in Egypt, nearly 300 years before the birth of Christ. “The Pharos of Alexandria” lighthouse was said to be more than 440 feet tall and guided ships to the city’s harbor for more than a thousand years before earthquakes destroyed it in the 14th century A.D. The Pharos is remembered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Despite the creation of other navigational technologies, many operational lighthouses still exist around the world. Most have been automated, but some are still “manned” by a lighthouse keeper. In the U.S., only the Boston Light on Little Brewster Island in Massachusetts is still staffed. It is the oldest continually operating lighthouse in the country.
• Each lighthouse has a unique light signature that helps mariners identify it. For example, a lighthouse may flash its light once every seven seconds, while another miles away on the same coast flashes its light every 10 seconds. The different flashing patterns help sailors know which lighthouses they’re passing in the dark of night. Lighthouses also are painted in distinctive patterns and colors, to ensure they’ll be a visual signal for mariners during the day, as well.
• Because they’re located in coastal areas, lighthouses are often found in communities that have a lot to offer tourists. A lighthouse visit can be the pinnacle of a trip that also includes dining in nearby restaurants, shopping, day cruises, stops at other historic sites, and additional family friendly activities.
• Throughout the summer and fall, lighthouses along America’s seasides and inland coasts are the focal point of festivals. For example, the lighthouses of Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands on Lake Superior host a celebration every year in late August and early September; two dozen historic Maine lighthouses are open to the public on Maine Open Lighthouse Day (which this year falls on Sept. 10); and, in New Jersey, the annual Lighthouse Challenge weekend (this year on Oct. 15-16) encourages people to visit all of the state’s participating lighthouses on the Atlantic Coast.
• You can easily book a lighthouse tour that comes with behind-the-scenes insights into the history and operation of a lighthouse. In some cases, you may even be able to stay in the lighthouse keeper’s quarters and assume some honorary duties!
• While you’re having fun visiting lighthouses, you can help support their preservation by participating in the USLHS Passport Program. When you visit a participating lighthouse, you’ll earn a stamp in your free passport. You also help support the lighthouse through your ticket price and gift shop purchases.
“The history of the lighthouse is almost as old as human history itself,” Gales says, “and while the 300-year era of manned lighthouses in the U.S. has ended, lighthouses remain a precious symbol of our maritime heritage.”
Visit www.USLHS.org to learn more. | http://www.philasun.com/travel/crave-fun-illuminating-vacation-visit-lighthouse/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.philasun.com/e5581cfb10c2ac60619cc6230bf3e3d578521c4c5deb8c603a5083e7b75e0dae.json |
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