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Immunization: your community’s best shot

TAEKWONDO FORM. Zachary Bibeau

shows his form during a recent Taekwondo tour-

nament that saw him compete against competi-

tors from across the province and as far away as

Oregon. Judi Dupont photo

The current measles outbreak in parts of our

province is a powerful reminder of the impor-

tance of immunization. When immunization

rates drop, whole communities can be at risk.

An immunization rate of 95 per cent is need-

ed to help protect vulnerable people in the

community. If the majority of people are vac-

cinated for a disease, it becomes harder for

the disease to spread from person to person.

When people stop immunizing diseases

come back. This puts our more vulnerable

citizens at risk including young children,

seniors, and people with certain medical con-

ditions or weakened immune systems.

In the last 50 years, immunization has saved

more lives in Canada than any other health

intervention.

April 26 to May 3 is National Immunization

Awareness Week. This year’s theme,

Vaccination: Your Best Shot, is an important

reminder that immunization is the best pro-

tection against many serious diseases.

Medical Health Officer, Dr. Sue Pollock,

is reminding the public that that we all have

an important role to play in preventing the

spread of vaccine preventable diseases like

measles, mumps, and whooping cough.

She said there was a whooping cough

outbreak in the West Kootenays as well as a

number of cases of mumps and other prevent-

able illnesses throughout the Interior Health

region.

““It’s really important that we keep immu-

nization rates high to help prevent outbreaks

like this from happening,” she related. “The

best way to do this is to make sure you and

your family members have up to date immu-

nizations.”

“British Columbia offers access to a wide

variety of immunizations because we know

the value in protecting our population from

preventable diseases like measles and whoop-

ing cough,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“National Immunization Awareness Week

is another opportunity to remind all British

Columbians of the importance of getting

themselves and their children immunized.

We can all do our part to build community

immunity towards our target of 95 per cent.”

Many parents today have not seen diseases

like whooping cough and measles in their

lifetimes thanks to very successful immu-

nization programs, and some people don’t

realize how dangerous these diseases can be,

according to Pollack.

“Measles and chickenpox viruses can lead

to serious complications like pneumonia and

encephalitis (brain swelling),” she explained.

“Pertussis (whooping cough) can cause sei-

zures and brain damage in babies and mumps

infection can result in deafness. The risk of

having a serious side effect from a vaccine

is very small. The benefits of vaccination far

outweigh the risks.”

Sorting fact from fiction is not easy, but

it’s important to have correct information.

Pollock suggests parents make sure they

get immunization information from credible

sources such as public health nurses, fam-

ily physicians, and reliable websites like

ImmunizeBC (www.immunizeBC.ca).

For more information:

• Call your local public health centre.

• Check the Interior Health website at:

http://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/

Immunization/Pages/default.aspx.

• Visit ImmunizeBC’s website at http://

immunizebc.ca.

• Read this article on evaluating vaccine

information on the internet: http://immu-

nize.ca/uploads/printed-material/imm_info_

internet_2012_e.pdf.

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High-wire festival

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PERFORMANCE CREATION OPPORTUNITY FOR

LOCAL PERFORMING ARTISTS

Western Canada Theatre is currently accepting submissions from

local performing artists wishing to participate in the second annual

High-Wire Festival.

The High-Wire Festival is an innovative and intimate theatrical expe-

rience designed to challenge both the Artist and the Audience by ex-

ploring the theatrical art form in non-traditional ways. Past High-Wire

creations have included a wide range of explorations, from a roving

show, to shadow puppetry, to an entirely silent performance.

Proposals are currently being accepted from Artists wishing to create

their own original piece of theatre. Proposals must meet the following

criteria to be considered:

• Must challenge the traditional relationship between audience and

artist.

• Have a total performance length of 10 minutes or less.

• Must be able to perform for 15-20 audience members at a time.

The High-Wire Festival will run at the Pavilion Theatre Oct. 29, 30

and Nov. 1.

Inclusion of technology and media in story-telling is welcome. Art-

ists are encouraged to develop their proposal with a specifi c space

within the Pavilion Theatre building in mind for their performance.

Selected Artists will receive a $500 presentation fee to create and

perform their show. The performance venue, marketing, front of house

and basic technical support will be provided by WCT. Submissions

will be accepted from Artists aged 14+. Artists from any art discipline

are encouraged to apply.

Interested artists should submit a brief biography and a proposal

outlining their project in detail to Heather Cant at [email protected].

Contact Heather with any questions at 250-372-3216 Ext. 29.

AND THE WINNER IS . . . Lori Marchand, Western Canada The-

atre general manager, presents fi rst prize raffl e winner Janet Smith

with her prize – a 42-inch LG LED TV, courtesy of Andre’s Elec-

tronic Experts. Second place prize winner was Helen Collins, who

received a Vancouver Island Getaway, with a Chemainus Theatre

package and Nanaimo package; while third place prize winner,

Brenda Mathews, received dinner for two at Flavours of India, and

two WCT tickets. The WCT mid-season raffl e raised $5,000. The

draw was held April 27. For all the up-to-date information on the

WCT fundraising efforts or to donate, visit wctlive.ca Submitted photo

HoroscopesMay 5 - May 11, 2014

You’ll feel peace, balance & harmony ‘til May 29. You’ll prob-ably spend some money on yourself – even change your look in some way. Any matter with someone one else may reach a head but for once, since Dec., you’re in a position to gain some ground.

Move to the next stage with any decisions. Though there may seem a sense of urgency, there isn’t. Be mindful of hidden as-pects or matters that haven’t yet come to the surface. This may include others wanting you to do things so it makes it easier for them. Consider what you’ve learnt in the past.

Thought & communication moves into your sign ‘til May 29. It’ll move on & come back later, so you need to look at this period as a fi rst stage with something associated with you per-sonally. Take notice of what your inner voice seems to be telling you. In time it may certainly prove to be correct.

Refl ect upon any recent promises made by friends or in any situ-ation that involves a group of people. You’re inclined to be too generous of yourself right now, as well as acting in good faith. The future outcome may not be what you expect or what was promised. Focus upon your own needs a lot more.

You’ve been going through a signifi cant cycle of major restruc-ture in your life since late 2012. This is a good week to question what you’ve learned about yourself in that time. You may also get an inkling of opportunities that you can commit yourself to & develop in the future. Things can take off from mid-July.

Be mindful of obligations to late May, esp. those somebody else wants you to take on. If they promise involvement or assistance, you may discover this won’t be forthcoming – only make deci-sions you want to manage yourself. There’ll be something to review about this further down the track.

Interaction between yourself & others should be interesting this week – a matter may come to a head. It’s likely to have some-thing to do with the past, esp. where they’re concerned. You may feel rebellious but in some way you can still come under their infl uence. Be mindful of where this may head in the future.

Someone may remind you about responsibilities or obligations they expect you to accept. The past may seem to be repeating itself. This can be helpful in getting you to realise what you’ve learned previously. Keep certain things secret for now. Others aren’t as open as they’d like you to believe. Be patient.

Somebody may suddenly become more communicative to the end of the month. Be careful about the way you interpret this. This isn’t a fi nal stage – they’ll return to this matter later, so let time take its course & leave them to make the suggestions. Meanwhile, involve yourself in activities you enjoy.

A light & pleasant opportunity may arise with somebody else – they may also be generous. This may result in greater changes than you imagine in which you should question commitment. Main-taining your independence is necessary for you to have ongoing happiness. Don’t make the mistake of taking on burdens for later.

Put thought into things you enjoy during May. It’s a good time to take up any interests or hobbies. You can also feel it’s time to be more serious about the things you want to get into place. This may require determination on your part, which may see some-one else learning a lesson that won’t do them any harm.

There has been a lot to think about of late & now you’ll feel it’s time to make some decisions to get matters in place. The vision may be clear but the practical way to go about it, may not. Be careful with money. Don’t be inclined to spend on out of the ordinary things, esp. if somebody else encourages you to do so.


BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH

Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.

Kamloops Symphony

Guest conductor: Melanie

Leonard

Piano Soloist: Avan Yu

Sagebrush Theatre

BEETHOVEN - LIFE AND TIMES

Monday, May 5, 12 noon

Guest speaker: June Goldsmith

St. Andrews on the Square

ORDER TICKETS NOW FOR THIS

FREE EVENT!

CHAMBER MUSIC:

QUINTET FOR PIANO AND WINDS

Monday, May 5, 7 p.m.

Kamloops Symphony Chamber

Musicians

TRU Irving K. Barber Centre

BEETHOVEN - MUSIC FOR PIANO

Tuesday, May 6, 12 noon

Host: Sheryl MacKay, CBC

North by Northwest

Guest speakers: June Gold-

smith, and Avan Yu, pianist

Sagebrush Theatre

ORDER TICKETS NOW FOR THIS

FREE EVENT!

AVAN YU PIANO RECITAL

Tuesday, May 6, 7 p.m.

Piano Soloist Avan Yu, with Ka-

mloops Symphony Beethoven

Competition Winner (TBA)

Sagebrush Theatre

CHAMBER MUSIC:

SEPTET AND QUARTET

Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m.

Kamloops Symphony Chamber

Musicians

TRU Irving K. Barber Centre

BEETHOVEN IN FILM:

Immortal Beloved

Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre

BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS

Friday, May 9, 6 & 7:30 p.m.

Guest Artists: Classical Kids

Live!

Sagebrush Theatre

ODE TO JOY

Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.

Guest Artists: Eleonora Higgin-

son, Soprano; Ingrid Mapson,

Mezzo-Soprano; Tomas Bijok,

Tenor; Scott Brooks, Baritone;

KSO Chorus

Sagebrush Theatre

Kamloops Symphony Beethoven Fesival

A FEAST OF THE MUSIC OF LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN!

MAY 3 – 10 PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS

TICKETS: Kamloops Live! Box Offi ce, www.kamloopslive.ca

Join the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase at the Blue Grotto

May 8 for their Animal Planet Show!, featuring sassy local acts with

Miss Coco Crème, Miss Annaphylactic Shock, Gilda Lily, Lizzie Bor-

den, Miss Crimson Clover, Humphrey Cockburn, Miss Andry, Kara

She-en Inferno. And presenting the return of Legendary C*ntry Singer

Shirley Gnome!

As always join participants on stage for the Best Dressed Contest!

Show off your sassiest animal costumes and win great prizes! As well,

get leied for your birthday!

As always, it’s a 19-plus show. Tickets are $5 at the door. VIP tickets

are $10 from Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria St. VIP Tickets get you

early entrance to the show and exclusive fl oor seating; you must arrive

by 9 p.m. to take advantage of this special seating. Doors open at 8

p.m.; show starts at 9:30 p.m.

Burlesque Animal Planet Show


• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St. (Happyvale

School), open Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily hands-on fun in the

exploration rooms, & interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30

p.m. Sat. May 3: MINING DAY. Come try New Gold’s heavy equipment

simulator, learn to gold pan with Yukon Dan, visit the many mining

company interactive displays. Call 250-554-2572.

• THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 730 Cotton-

wood Ave., will be holding a COMMUNITY DINNER on Mother’s Day, Sun.

May 11, at 5 p.m. Come out to celebrate Mothers with a buffet Chinese

dinner catered by Moon Wok Restaurant. Special door prizes, 50/50

draw, live entertainment by Danny Case. Tickets are $12 in advance at

the front desk. PIE NIGHT will be Tues. May 20. Come out and enjoy an

evening of fun and live entertainment. Cost is $3 for a slice of pie and

ice cream with tea or coffee. Phone 250-376-4777.

• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE SPEAKER’S SERIES, Thurs.

May 29, with Karla Hoffman, City of Kamloops Integrated Pest Man-

agement co-ordinator, speaking on Pesticides – The Good & the Bad.

Have a landscape that you can feel good about! Find out how to wa-

ter properly for plant health, how to choose the right plant for the right

place & how to nourish your soil. Common practices, pest problems &

treatment options will be discussed. Bring your questions & curiosity &

leave with a gardening gift! Call 250-554-2572.

• BC Living Arts & the Brownstone Restaurant present their third

THEMED DINNER OFFERING: A HILLBILLY BBQ, July 6. Tickets:

$50. FMI, call Alan Corbishley, 250-819-7373, or Connie at the Brown-

stone, 118 Victoria St., 250-851-9939.

• BC Living Arts & the Brownstone Restaurant present their second

THEMED DINNER SERIES OFFERING: AN ITALIAN FEAST, May

2 at 6 p.m., featuring a 6-course Italian meal along with a theatrical

& lively atmosphere that’ll surely delight all in attendance, including

a secret “special guest of honour.” Tickets: $80; RSVP at the Brown-

stone, 118 Victoria St., 250-851-9939. Dress in your ‘50s best.

• Sa-Hali Secondary school spring production, CAGEBIRDS AND OTH-

ER DELIGHTS, May 8 – 10. Cagebird, by Davis Compton, is a play

about 6 women who are trapped in their own unwillingness to break free;

while Other Delights is a collection of 4 short comedic plays by Christo-

pher Durang. Curtain rises at 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets: $10 in advance from

the school (255 Arrowstone Dr.) or at the door.Call 250-374-0861.

• ART CONNECTIONS at The Old Courthouse Gallery, May 1 – 31.

A collaborative venture by member artists of the old Courthouse Gal-

lery focusing on spring and Mother’s Day.

• KAMLOOPS MODEL RAILWAY DAYS at Calvary Community

Church, May 2 – 3. Fri. 6 – 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: $5/

adults, $4/children & seniors, or $15/families of 4.

• SHAKESCENES KAMLOOPS, Shakespeare Workshop with Christo-

pher Weddell founding member of Bard on the Beach, at Little Big Studio,

386 Tranquille Rd. (upstairs), May 2 – 3. Fri. 6:30 – 10 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m.

– 6 p.m. Cost: $110/full workshop, $40/audit (participate in the warm-ups

& explorations, & observe the work of the participating artists).

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Send resume and cover letter to:

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• NorKam music students USED BOOK & CHOCOLATE SALE,

May 2 – 4. at Northills Mall. Fri: 5 – 9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.;

Sun: 12 – 5 p.m. All books/$1; chocolates/$3.

• United Church Women, Community Kitchens, & Sensational

Soups host a STRAWBERRY TEA & PLANT SALE Sat. May 3,

2 - 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St. Plants,

home baking, white elephant items & crafts. Strawberry Shortcake &

Tea/$5. Come enjoy a friendly afternoon. Call Ronolee, 250 376-2261

• Brock Central Lions Club annual COOPERS FOOD LOTTERY.

Eight prizes totalling $2,300 in food certifi cates. Only 4,800 tickets

printed. Tickets are $5/3 from Brock Lions Club members, Coopers

stores or by calling Victor, 250-554-8031.

• The Rotary Club of Kamloops hosts FAMILY DINNERS for less

fortunate families at NorKam Secondary school, May 14 & 27, from

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• LET’S DANCE, hosted by Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club

(TVASC), May 10, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling Club, 700

Victoria St. Music by Union Jack. Tickets: $10 from Ed, 250-374-2774,

Francoise, 250-372-3782, Zonia, 250-372-0091. TVASC Info Line:

250-571-5111; email: [email protected]; website: www.tvasc.ca.

• LET’S GET TOGETHER, a musical social event & open mic/jam/

dance, Thurs. May 15, at the Stage House Theater, 422 Tranquille Rd.,

for all ages. Open mic: 7 – 10 p.m.; dance: 10 – 11 p.m., to the music

of Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band, & friends. Admission: free,

$2, $5, $10 or other.

• Kamloops Symphony presents the BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL,

May 3 – 10. Indulge in a week-long feast of the music of Ludwig

van Beethoven. Full festival passes from Kamloops Live! Box Offi ce;

single tickets on sale after April 10. www.kamloopssymphony.com.

• RON JAMES Take No Prisoners Tour at Sagebrush Theatre, Sage-

brush Theatre, 821 Munro St., Sun. May 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Kam-

loops Live Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483, or tickets.kamloopslive.com.

• THE COMIC STRIPPERS, a male stripper parody & improv com-

edy show, May 9 & 10, 8 p.m. at the Coast Kamloops Conference

Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets: $32; $29/groups of six or more at

www.kamloopslive.ca, 250-374-LIVE (5483).

• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd

Monday of the month (May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16), at the Alano Club,

171 Leigh Rd., 7 – 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy

Band. No cover. All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.

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• BIKE REPAIR: PARK TOOL SCHOOL at TRU, a repair & bicy-

cle maintenance clinic consisting of both lecture & hands-on training

in a small class setting. As part of the clinic, students are given direct

feedback from a knowledgeable and experienced instructor. As well,

there will be regular opportunities for students to practice on bicycles

set up at multiple work-stations. May 3 – 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $295

including cost of textbook. Call 250-828-5272 or email communityu@

tru.ca for upcoming course information.

• KAMLOOPS SPCA OPEN HOUSe at Kamloops SPCA, May 3, 11

a.m. – 3 p.m. A great way to learn more about our local shelter. Come

on a shelter tour & meet some of the amazing staff, volunteers, and furry

friends. There will be face painting, a barbeque, & a mini craft fair, too.

• KAMLOOPS FARMERS MARKET at the 400-block of Victoria

Street, every Wed. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 7 – Oct. 29.

• GROW YOUR OWN FOOD Tues. & Thurs. 6 – 8 p.m. May 8 –

June 10, at TRU Horticulture House #10 & Greenhouse. Do you want

to grow your own food, but don’t know where to start? Well then, this

is the course for you. Come experience the joy of learning how to grow

your favourite vegetables and herbs under the guidance of professional

gardener and educator Maria Valana who is thrilled to be sharing her

passion with you. During this 20-hour course you can expect to learn

about garden planning, soil health, seed starting, transplanting, weed

management, watering and organic pest control. This course has been

specifi cally designed to be 50 per cent hands-on learning to help solid-

ify the knowledge acquired during class time. By the end of this course

you will learn all this is necessary to start, maintain, and eat from your

own garden. E-mail [email protected]. Cost: $275.

• RICHARD WAGAMESE – POWER OF STORYTELLING,

May 10 at Calvary Community Church. Richard Wagamese creates an

evening of oral and traditional wonder through his monologue, “Power

of Storytelling.” You’ll be moved to a world of magic and light – an

experience that you will enjoy and remember.

• KAMLOOPS SPCA SPAY-GHETTI & NO BALLS DINNER,

family friendly fundraiser,May 10, 6 – 10 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel. En-

joy a delicious meal of spaghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, salad

& garlic bread (gluten free option also available). Tickets at shelter:

$20/adults; $10.children under 10.

• KAMLOOPS SPCA BOOK SALE, May 10 – 17 at Northills Shop-

ping Centre. Stock up on your summer reading and support the Kam-

loops SPCA.


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AROUND TOWN• KAMLOOPS MINOR FASTBALL REGISTRATION at various

locations throughout the city. Call Vina Neuman, 250-554-2138 or

[email protected]. kamloopsminorfastball.com.

• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-

dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.

• Kamloops Seniors Activity Centre hosts BINGO every Tues at the

Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Coopers). Doors:

5 p.m. Games: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 19+ event; fully licensed concession.

• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday

of the month (May 7 & 21) at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagles club, 755 Tran-

quille Rd. New members always welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.

• RUBE BAND practises most Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club,

1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.

• KAMLOOPS SECONDARY 20 YEAR REUNION class of 1994

Aug. 16 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Tickets

are limited & selling now! Check out kss1994grad.weebly.com for all

the events happening on that weekend and to purchase tickets.

• KAMLOOPS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY meets the 4th Thurs

of each month (May 22) at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., 7 – 9 p.m.

All welcome. Call 250-372-5679.

• KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs

at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.

• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP offers meditation in the

Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon

7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions.

433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.

• LITTLE FORT COFFEE HOUSE at the Little Fort Hall, featuring

Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band, May 2. Doors: 6:30, show: 7:30

p.m. Open Mic. Admission: $4, musicians free. Call Bill, 250-672-5116.

• PERRY TUCKER will perform at the Celista Hall Farmers Mar-

ket every 2nd Wed from July 2 – Sept. 10; market hours 9 a.m. – 1

p.m., music every Wed. 10 a.m. – noon.

• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-

num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• PERRY TUCKER & THE GOOD GRAVY BAND will perform

at Chances Barside Lounge Fri. July 4, Fri. Nov. 28, 7 – 10 p.m.

• Project X Theatre presents X FEST 2014, at Prince Charles Park,

July 23 – Aug. 9, with two fantastical plays, both adaptations of beloved

children stories, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and The Last

of the Dragons by Edith Nesbit. Follow Project X Theatre on Twitter

(@projectxtheatre) and Facebook for up-to-the-minute updates.


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CROCHETED CREATIONS BY JUDI

Paul Biglin, co-owner of Spirit Bear Coffee, is a passionate advocate

for community development. He’s also passionate about good coffee.

“Coffee can do something technology can’t; it’s a way for people to

look into each other’s eyes and get an idea of who they really are,”

said Biglin. “Coffee makes space for the human connection.”

When the vision of a sustainable coffee came to Biglin, it wasn’t

just about perfectly roasted beans. It was also about the power of a

purchase to make a difference for individuals, communities, and the

environment.

Organic, fair trade coffee that gives back to the source is the driv-

ing force behind the pure Arabica beans Paul sells across British Co-

lumbia. The communities where the coffee is grown benefi t from the

sales, as do the First Nation communities which has entrusted Biglin’s

company with their stories and cultural symbols. In return for the use

of the spirit bear name to brand its company, Spirit Bear Coffee do-

nates a percentage of their profi ts to the Great Bear Conservancy and

also supports wildlife sanctuaries across Canada.

Bill Helin, brand designer and partner in the company, is a member of

the Tsimshian Nation and the team’s link to the Tsimshian community

and culture. Since Spirit Bear coffees helps raise awareness of First

Nation culture, Bill seeks input from Tsimshian elders when a new

design element is being considered. Every new coffee roast is linked

to a coastal First Nations story and named after a symbolic animal.

Over the past fi ve years, Spirit Bear has expanded to more than 300

venues across Canada, parts of the United States, and even earned the

role of offi cial coffee of Whistler-Blackcomb and Metro Vancouver

Parks and Recreation. This small, four-person company seizes oppor-

tunities to build long-lasting, mutually benefi cial relationships.

Spirit Bear Coffee also provides opportunities for young First Na-

tions entrepreneurs to gain experience in the hospitality industry.

Through their coffee program, organizations can create a “pop-up cof-

fee shop” and sell coffee at events. The people operating the pop-up

shops then have the option of turning this temporary arrangement into

a longer-term business opportunity.

Spirit Bear can credit some of its success to Aboriginal Business

Match (ABM). When Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Canada and the Penticton Indian Band initiated the annual event in

2010, it was a revolutionary opportunity for First Nation businesses

– and businesses looking to do business with First Nations – to come

together and network in fast, focused meetings. For many participants,

these meetings have resulted in both on-the-spot deals and future part-

nerships.

“Meeting face-to-face and connecting with others is how we com-

municate our standards and goals,” said Biglin. “Networking is an

essential to our business.”

– Spirit bears play an important role in the culture of West coast First Nations. The

spirit bear (Kermode bear), which lives on the central and north coast of British

Columbia, Canada, is a subspecies of the North American Black Bear. About 10 per

cent of Kermode bears have white or cream-coloured coats. – NC

Coffee benefi ts communities – and bears

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Little girls count on their moth-

ers for care and safety, question

their mothers throughout their

teens, sift out her knowledge

as they come of age – and then

somehow overnight, it can strike

like a bolt of lightning. There it

is, as it’s always been, our moth-

er’s unconditional love from the

second we were born.

Appreciation may take a while

to grow, but when it does, moth-

ers and daughters often become

best friends as they laugh, listen,

learn, and lean on each other

equally.

As adults, Mother’s Day is one

more opportunity to strengthen

those ties, to spoil her with sur-

prises, and to give symbols of the

unconditional love we feel for

her as well.

Here are a few tips for personal-

ized gifts between adult mothers

and daughters:

• TAP A SPECIAL INTEREST. You

may have a few shared pursuits with your mother, but which one is

tops for her? Is it music, cooking, perhaps horseback riding? Her fa-

vourite pastime can be the base for a gift, or for a day out together.

Indeed, if it’s something you

also did together when you were

younger, now it may have much

more meaning.

• GIVE HER A GIFT CARD – AND GO

SHOPPING. Select a store that’s

certain to put a sparkle in her

eye and arrange a day to take her

there. The allure of a gift card is

the fun of fi nding something fab-

ulous on someone else’s dime.

• HONOUR YOUR BOND WITH A

KEEPSAKE. Start a bracelet that

can be fi lled with special charms

for years to come. On future oc-

casions, you can solve any gift-

giving dilemma with a matching

statement ring, pendant, clip, or

earrings.

• TAKE PART IN HER FITNESS AND

HEALTH. If you’ve shared health

and wellness goals, buy her new

runners and some attractive new

work-out clothes. Plan a weekly

walk together, a game of ten-

nis, yoga, swimming, or aerobic

classes at your gym. Make fi tness fun year-round by sharing any tips

you both fi nd for your body, mind, and soul. – NC

Mother-daughter gifts for Mother’s Day


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While the arrival of spring is

the perfect time for outdoor ac-

tivities with our cats and dogs, it

also brings seasonal increases of

ticks and fl eas.

It’s important to realize, say

specialists, that signifi cant medi-

cal conditions are transmitted by,

and related to the presence of

these parasites, including tape-

worms, fl ea allergy dermatitis,

and various tick borne diseases.

Treatment and prevention is criti-

cal to a happy, healthy summer

for you and your pet, so veteri-

narian, Dr. Simon Starkey, gives

us some helpful information to

keep in mind:

PREVENTION

• Grooming: Frequently comb

your pet with a fl ea comb. Flea

combs have very narrow bristles

that trap adult fl eas. When you

fi nd a fl ea, place it in a glass of

water and dish soap, which will

kill the fl ea.

• Topical treatments: A simple

monthly preventative topical

treatment will repel and kill fl eas

on your pet and are excellent for

keeping pets pest-free when used

year-round.

• Indoors: Vacuum your home

often and put a little fl ea powder

or a fl ea collar into your vacuum

bag to kill any fl eas inside.

• Outdoors: You can treat your

grass with pesticides but be cer-

tain to read all instructions and

keep children and pets off the

lawn for after you treat it until

recommended.

TREATMENT

• Flea baths: If your pet has a

signifi cant number of fl eas, a fl ea

bath is usually the fi rst step. Most

fl ea shampoos work well and will

kill adult fl eas but are too pow-

erful to use on young puppies.

Ask your veterinarian for advice

if your puppy under 12 weeks of

age has fl eas.

• Flea collars, sprays and pow-

ders: While fl ea collars help,

some kill fl eas mainly on the

pet’s face and neck but don’t kill

all fl eas on pet’s body. Sprays and

powders are also available but

make sure it’s designed for your

pet and not for your house. Never

treat your pet with more than one

fl ea product at a time and never

use product labeled exclusively

for cats.

• Tick removal: You will need

tweezers and alcohol to remove

ticks. First, try using an alcohol

swab which may irritate the tick

and cause it to loosen its grip.

Grab the tick with the tweezers

where the mouth enters the skin.

Do not grab it by its body. Proceed

to remove the tick with a slow,

steady pull without twisting. De-

posit the tick in alcohol and clean

the area with a disinfectant. Con-

sult your vet to discuss the need to

test for tick-borne disease. – NC

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