Jmnews july 07, 2016

Thursday, July 7, 2016Vol. 12 No. 3

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Canada Post issues lockout notice If you have some items to mail, they may

not arrive on time. Job action looms, and mail

service in this country could be coming to a

halt as early as Friday. Canada Post has is-

sued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian

Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), raising the

spectre of a work stoppage by Friday.

The announcement came hours after Canada

Post said its latest off er presented on June 25

was not only fair and reasonable but it is to

be considered fi nal, although it still hoped to

negotiate a deal with the union.

But on Tuesday, Canada Post said it plans

to suspend the collective agreement as of

Friday. It blamed prolonged negotiations, the

union’s strike mandate and the fi nancial cost

of a rapid decline in mail volume.

Postal workers have been without a contract

since the beginning of the year.

Canada Post said the 72-hour notice does not

necessarily mean it will shut down on Friday.

Rather, it said, the measure would allow it

“take measures that are necessary to respond

to the changing business reality.”

CUPW said the corporation is using the

lockout notice to drive 50,000 workers “out

onto the streets pay in an eff ort to impose

steep concessions on them.”

“I think Canada Post is going to try and starve

us out this time, that’s their intent,” said Patri-

cia Nauss, president of Kamloops Local 758.

“(We’re) disappointed that Canada Post isn’t

willing to keep negotiating,” she related. “We

want to negotiate a contract because we don’t

want to stop the service of Canada, we want

to keep delivering the mail.”

Canada Post claims CUPW’s $1billion de-

mands are simply not aff ordable, and blames

prolonged negotiations, the union’s strike

mandate, and the cost of a rapidly declining

mail volume.

But Nauss said workers feel bullied as the

Crown corporation refuses to bargain in good

faith, and locking the doors has always been

the plan.

“It has been in the works,” she said.

“They’ve also tried to provoke us, testing

us along by fi rst cutting off our benefi ts, and

then saying they’re not going to cut off our

benefi ts, and now imposing a lockout. I think

they’re trying to force us, or see if we’ll go

out on strike, which we’re not going to do.”

The two sides have been in contract negotia-

tions since November, trying to reach a new

agreement for thousands of workers includ-

ing 140 letter carriers and mailroom staff in

Kamloops.

The main issues at hand are wages, pensions

and job security, but wage equity is one of the

biggest concerns.

“For our rural carriers, which are mostly fe-

male, we want pay equity for them because

they make about 28 per cent less than we do

and they still do the same job,” Nauss related.

The last time there was a work stoppage at

Canada Post was in 2011.

The union is still holding out hope a deal

can be negotiated and will do everything in its

power to ensure mail service isn’t brought to

a halt. But what looms for workers at the end

of this week, is still uncertain.

“On Friday morning when we go to work,

working conditions are going to change,”

Nauss explained.

“If there’s mail, maybe they’ll pick a few

people to deliver it, maybe they won’t, maybe

they’ll send some people home, maybe they

won’t, maybe we’ll all be working, we really

don’t know.”

Java Mountain News July 7, 20162

is independently owned and operated and published weekly by Racin’ Mama Productions.

Publishing Editor: Judi DupontReporter/Photographer: Judi Dupont, Lizsa Bibeau

Sales: Judi DupontProduction & Design: Judi Dupont

Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is 12 noon Wednesdays for

publication on Thursday.

Submissions are gratefully accepted but Java Mountain News reserves the

right to edit all material and to refuse any material deemed unsuitable for

this publication.

Articles will run in the newspaper as time and space permit. Letters to the

Editor must be signed and have a phone number (your phone number will

not be printed unless so requested). The opinions expressed herein are those

of the contributors/writers and not necessarily those of the publisher, Java

Mountain News, Racin’ Mama Productions or the staff .

All submissions become the property of Java Mountain News. Any error

that appears in an advertisement will be adjusted as to only the amount of

space in which the error occurred. The content of each advertisement is

the responsibility of the advertiser. No portion of this publication may be

reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

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Although kids have been playing in the new spray park since last

Friday, the city is inviting the public to come out to the grand open-

ing of the McDonald Water Park on July 8.

The new water park at McDonald Park at 501 McDonald Ave.,

replaces the outdoor pool that City council decided to close due to

extensive required repairs.

The grand opening will include refreshments and giveaways from

12 to 2 p.m.

The Kamloops Rube Band will perform and attendees can enter to

win a draw prize for four tickets to Ice Age on Ice.

The offi cial ribbon cutting will take place at 12:30 p.m.

High-Wire Festival wants your secret Kamloops stories The fourth annual WCT High-Wire Festival is looking to feature

your story!

Western Canada Theatre is looking to the residents of Kamloops to

share their personal stories and experiences in the city. The stories

collected will be utilized as the inspiration to create the newest install-

ment of the High-Wire Festival – Secret City.

Secret City is a unique, personal, audio adventure, created by local

artists, that features the true, untold stories of the citizens of Kamloops

– like you – that reveal a secret side of our city you didn’t know.

The only stipulation is that stories must be true, they must be yours

to share, and they must be connected to a specifi c, physical location

within Kamloops. Do you have a secret you’ve never told, a heartfelt

memory, a moment of heartbreak, an instance of valour, or a story of

love? Are you reminded of it every time you pass that park bench,

or store front, or graffi ti tag, or stop sign? Then we ask you to please

share it with the artists behind Secret City! Let your memory of the

starlit summer night you strolled through Riverside Park and paused

under the giant oak to share the kiss that told you this was forever be

turned into a work of art!

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

perience designed to challenge both the artist and the audience by ex-

ploring the theatrical art form in non-traditional ways.

This year’s High-Wire Festival, featuring Secret City, will run Oct.

22 & 23.

H�� !"� #��$ ��$# Email your name, phone number, and the details of your story to

associate artistic director, Heather Cant at [email protected]. Re-

member, the story must be true and it must be yours to share. Be spe-

cifi c about the details of the event (the who, when, where, what, and

why) and the specifi c location in Kamloops it is connected to.

The submission of personal stories are encouraged. If selected, your

story will become part of a public, theatrical event. If you choose,

your identity as the source of the story will be kept secret.

Contact Cant with any questions at 250-372-3216 ext. 529. Story

submission deadline is July 29.

McDonald Water Parkgrand opening Friday

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HoroscopesJuly 10 - July 16, 2016

Relationships, choices fi ll Sun/Mon. Sun’s easy, co-operative, but Mon’s the opposite. Tues p.m. starts 3 days of secrets, sexual attraction, fi nances, lifestyle changes, medical diagnoses, conse-quences. These consequences hit subtle barriers Tues p.m. but from that point onward, luck rides with you. (Wed best.) Fri/Sat is mellow, wise with mixed luck, so be nimble, quick.This week is jumpy Sun – Tues, Sat, but smooth & fortunate in-be-tween. Tackle chores Sun – Tues noon, protect your daily health. Mon/Tues are a bit fractious, hold obstacles. Relationships fi ll Tues eve – Thurs. This whole interval favours love, co-operation, teamwork. Sex, secrets, temptations, fi nances, medical emergen-cies, lifestyle changes arise Fri/Sat. Luck is very jumbled.Tues eve – Thurs p.m. is lucky for large purchases (machinery, etc.). Sun – Tues noon excites, pleases you. Don’t gamble Mon/Tues. Everything goes best Sun. Tackle chores, protect your health Tues eve – Thurs (if needed, buy heavy machinery, car, etc. Thurs a.m.). Relationships, fresh horizons, opportunities, ne-gotiations, contracts, enmities fi ll Fri/Sat. Best Fri a.m. Sat eve.You’re occupied with home, family, groceries, renovations, etc., Sun – Tues a.m. Sun’s best. Careful with electricity, romance, career, driving Mon/Tues. Romance, pleasure is lucky Tues p.m. – Thurs p.m. (best Wed). Tackle chores Fri/Sat. Best times: Fri a.m., Sat. eve. Careful with electricity & water.Errands, calls, communications, short trips, casual friends, “facts” fi ll Sun – Tues noon. Get busy Sun. Careful driving both midnights (Sun & Mon). Attention is on home, family, security Tues p.m. – Thurs p.m. Your luck is excellent here. Your mind turns from security to adventure, familial warmth to romantic risk Fri/Sat. Best: Fri a.m., Sat eve.Chase money, buy/sell, “handle” sensual attractions Sun – Tues noon. Sun’s best. Be diplomatic, count your money Mon/Tues. Tues p.m. – Thurs brings errands, light chores, paperwork, mes-saging, travel, media. Be curious, you can learn some valuable facts. Your luck is high. Head toward home Fri/Sat. – you’ll ac-complish the most Fri a.m., Sat eve.Your energy surges Sun a.m. – Tues noon –only Sun is easy, so charge then. Use Mon/Tues’s energy, clout to overcome prob-lems. Chase the money Tues p.m. – Thurs – you’re lucky so sell garage items, seek a pay raise, etc. Errands, messaging, short travel, casual acquaintances and siblings, paperwork, details fi ll Fri/Sat. Best times: Fri a.m., Sat eve.Lie low, rest, contemplate Sun – Tues noon. Sun’s easy, produc-tive. Caution with machines, tool, speech, etc. Mon/Tues. Your energy, charisma, clout, sense of timing soar Tues p.m. – Thurs. A splendid luck goes with your heightened energy, so you can hardly lose. Chase money & clients Fri/Sat, buy/sell, step into a sensual relationship.Sun – Tues noon lifts your spirits, hopes. Sun’s splendid, but may tempt you toward a secret aff air. Mon/Tues are packed with obstacles – but you’re so happy you hardly notice. Retreat Tues p.m. – Thurs – lie low, rest, contemplate, plan. Your energy, charisma surge Fri/Sat. Charge ahead, esp. Sat a.m. Sat eve, ro-mance is sexy, friendly, an adventure!Sun – Tues noon imbue you with an extra shot of ambition – Sun’s good; Mon noon – eve off ers good progress. Happiness arrives Tues p.m. – Thurs – your popularity rises, optimism lifts you. Rest, retreat Fri/Sat. All week, be diplomatic; realize both relationships & home are under stress. But, all’s well that ends well, & this week seems to, by Sat eve.Sun – Tues noon brings a mellow, wise, thoughtful mood. Far travel, intellect, love, career action/communication are favoured Sun but Mon/Tues needs caution, as obstacles abound. Be am-bitious Tues p.m. – Thurs – good luck accompanies you. Your popularity rises Fri/Sat. Get out, mingle, accept invitations Fri a.m. Sat a.m.’s disruptive but Sat p.m., eve rise to “love success.”Sun – Tue noon brings sexual yearnings, fi nancial actions, re-search & investigation, possible lifestyle changes. Sun’s best – Mon/Tues hold barriers, rejections, bad investments. A sweet, wise, understanding fl ows over you Tues p.m. – Thurs. Your ca-reer, prestige, status grow temporarily important Fri/Sat. You can succeed Fri. Sat p.m. – eve off ers good progress, a “lucky break.”

Date Artist Name Music Style

7 Norah Rendell Acoustic Celtic Folk8 Serious Dogs Classic Rock9 Ben Klick Country Rock10 Joanne Stacey Country11 Doc and � e Disorderlies Canadiana12 Beyond Brass (formerly Kamloops Big Band) Big Band Classics13 Dirty Mountain Roots Rock Country14 Wheelhouse Classic Rock15 John McCuaig Bagpipe Rock16 Kettle Valley Brakemen Tales from the Rails17 � e Blue Voodoo Band Blues Rock18 Jeremy Kneeshaw Trio with special guest Gokus Rising Stars19 Margit Sky Project Contemporary20 Entangados Latin21 Liz Stringer Brilliant Australian Singer22 Shattered Blue Local Favourites23 Sadie Campbell Rock Blues Country24 Rory & � e Ruckus Old Times Blues & Country 25 Bend Sinister Pop Rock26 BCLC Midsummer Music Jam: Me & Mae with guests, the Chris Buck Band Country27 Paul Filek Pop Balladier28 Robyn & Ryleigh Country Pop Sisters29 Michael Occhipinti & Elizabeth Shepherd Jazzy Pop30 Trama Classic Rock31 � e Bigger Picture Rockin’ R&B with special guest Johnny Don’t Prairie Rock

Free musical entertainment - all summer long - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and

come early for the best seats. Schedule subject to change.

*Free parking at Riverside Park during July and August.

Music in the ParkAt Riverside Park (Rotary Bandshell)

July 2016

Date Artist Name Music Style8 Bobby Garcia Country15 Kettle Valley Brakemen Tales from the Rails22 Booty Doctor R&B29 Jeremy Kneeshaw Trio Local Guitar Star

Free musical entertainment every Friday all summer long7 to 8:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Schedule subject to change.

At McDonald Park (Gazebo)

ADVERTISING PAYS

TO ADVERTISE HERE,

Call Judi at 376-3672 or 819-6272 or fax 376-6272

OR E-mail [email protected]

273 NELSON AVENUE

KAMLOOPS, B.C. V2B 1M4


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Knights of the Sun: Medieval Tournament Theatre at Sun Peaks this summer

Grab your sword – there is glory

to be had! Chimera Theatre is

bringing the rich world of medi-

eval pageantry and tournaments

to Sun Peaks this summer with

Knights of the Sun: Medieval

Tournament Theatre.

Come out a grand tournament

fi lled with song, dance, intrigue,

romance, and fi erce combat as

knights hungry for glory vie

for the title of Champion of the

Sun. This unforgettable event is

a theatrical experience that will

immerse audiences into a medi-

eval production while witnessing

knights and lords fi ght for the

honour of their house and family.

Have you ever wanted to test

your strength against a knight?

How about learn how to use a

sword? Dance with a beautiful

maiden? Now is your chance!

An epic tale for all ages, Knights

of the Sun Medieval Tournament

Theatre will have you cheer-

ing, laughing and

reaching for your

sword!

Everyone can

attend! Tick-

ets are $25 for

adults; and

$20 for se-

n i o r s

a n d

children

12 & un-

der. Want

dinner before your show? Dinner

theatre tickets are $60 for adults;

$50 for seniors; and $36 for chil-

dren 12 & under. All tickets are

available through the Adventure

Centre located in the Tourism

Sun Peaks offi ce and can be re-

served by calling 250-578-

5542.

Knights of the Sun:

Medieval Tourna-

ment Theatre runs on

weekends at the Sun

Peaks Soccer Field

from June 24 to Aug.

28. Shows times

are 6 p.m. on

Fridays and

Saturdays,

and 11 a.m.

on Sundays.

There will not be

performances on the

weekends of July 8 to 10, Aug. 12

to 14 and Aug. 19 to 21.

More information is available

at www.chimeratheatre.com and

www.sunpeaksresort.com.

ADVERTISING PAYS

TO ADVERTISE HERE,

Call Judi at 376-3672 or 819-6272 or fax 376-6272

OR E-mail [email protected]

273 NELSON AVENUE

KAMLOOPS, B.C. V2B 1M4


kamloops insurance

When you wantsomething covered.

t. 250.374.7466 | f. 250.374.7463

www.kamloopsinsurance.ca#220-450 Lansdowne Street (Next to London Drugs)

[email protected]

open Monday to Saturday til 6pmOpen Every Day

250-374-7466

Brock Activity Centre

Tuesday Nights

Doors open 5pm

Games start 6pm

Bring your friends and your appetite!

BCLC License # 70136

Must be over 19 to play

Concession

Drinks

Snacks

Coffee/Tea

Sandwiches

Goodies

Weekly Dinner

options

Brock Shopping

Centre

778-470-6000

• KAMLOOPS HIGHLAND GAMES, July 9, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gates

&competition registration: 7 a.m. Opening ceremonies: 12:30 p.m., at

Albert McGowan Park on Summit Drive in Aberdeen. Come on out and

see one of the best Pipe Bands in the world, six-time World Champions,

Simon Fraser University Pipe Band! Scottish heavy athletics, Highland

dance & music performances, solo piping, drumming & band competi-

tions, clan genealogy information, children’s activities, food & retail

vendors, beverage gardens, entertainment, on-site water park, on-site

seniors’ parking. New this year: Scotch tasting! Only two sittings: 11

a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Get your tickets early on Games day! Admission:

$10/adults; $5/seniors & children 6 – 15; kids under 5 free.

• T�� V!""#$ A%&'('&$ ) S�%'!" C"*+ (TVASC) presents

LET’S DANCE, July 16 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria

St. 8 p.m. – midnight. Music by Kelowna’s B�+ K'�,. Tickets: $10:

M#� -!�&#.: Free admission for gentlemen attending the dance for

the 1st time, from Francoise, 778-220-8010, Norma, 250-299-7221, or

Zonia, 250-372-0091.

• NORTHERN CONTEMPORARY at Arnica Artist-Run Centre,

curated by Casey Koyczan & featuring Aidan Cartwright, Davis Hes-

lep, Janna Graham, Margaret Nazon, & Riel Stevenson Burke, July 16

– Aug. 27 (Tues – Fri, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at the Old

Courthouse Gallery, 7 Seymour St. Free opening reception July 15, 6:30

– 8:30 p.m. FMI: 250-372-2444 or [email protected].

• TNRD LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB. Col-

lect summer reading badges to win prizes that include $100 & $50 gift

cards for Chapters. Open to adults 18 & older that are members of the

TNRD Library System. You must be registered to participate online or

in person at your local branch starting June 15; contest run to Aug. 31.

FMI: www.tnrdlib.ca/adultsrc.

• THEATRE CLUB. Come to this drop-in program for adult &

young adult theatre afi cionados to hone your skills using scripts &

“drama” games, with feature appearances from local drama teachers

& coaches. July 13, Aug. 10 & 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m. FMI, contact the

downtown library, 100 – 465 Victoria St., 250-372-5145, or ques-

[email protected].

• KISSM J/. M*�'%!" T�#!&/#: THE MUSIC MAN, Wed. July

27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Sahali Secondary School, 255 Arrowstone Dr.

Tickets: $5/Early bird; $7/general admission; or $10 at the door (plus

fees) at www.eventbrite.ca/e/kissm-jr-musical-theatre-the-music-

man-tickets-26258299280?aff =efbevent.

• FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE, Aug. 10, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m., at Brock

Middle School, 985 Windbreak St. All ages welcome. Bring a blanket

or chair & some snacks! Free Parking at BMS or on Southill Street.

• K!�"�� I�&#/'�/ S*��#/ S%��" �1 M*�'% (KISSM) presents

a 3-week, ALL-DAY MUSIC CAMP for ages 5 – 18 years, beginners

to advanced, July 11 – 29, with over 50 classes to choose from including

band, choir, piano, orchestra, jazz, classical, percussion, musical theatre,

song writing, drumline, etc., with specialized group programs for younger

children. Registration at KISSM.ca. FMI: [email protected] or 250-574-5473.

• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open for

public drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with daily hands-on fun

in the exploration rooms; interactive science shows at 11 a.m. & 1:30

p.m. Week of July 5 to 9: M'%/��%��'% W�/". L!+. Use hand lenses

& microscopes to explore the micro-world around us. Discover how

amazing items from nature & our world look when magnifi ed many

times. Crystals, sand & more are provided. Bring other items to ex-

plore as well. Week of July 12 – 16: A�!2'�, M!,�#&'�� S��-.

This is an interactive, fun show that explores magnetism & gives

you some magnetic magic tricks to try out at home! F/## S%'#�%#

L#%&*/# S#/'#�, Thurs, July 14, presenting B##� �1 &�# S�*&�#/�

I�&#/'�/ ) &�#'/ 1"�/!" /#"!&'��'��, by Lincoln Best. Nearly

500 species of wild, native bees inhabit the diverse landscape of the

B.C. Southern Interior. All of them rely on fl oral resources directly or

indirectly, & many have evolved specialized relationships with na-

tive wildfl owers. For many their biology & ecological function remain

unknown. For older children & adults. Refreshments served. Doors:

6:30 p.m. Lecture: 7 p.m. S!""#$ S%&#'%# C(")*: J*�'�/ S%'#�%#

C!��: July 11 – 15: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Must have fi nished Kindergar-

ten); 3D D#�',� ) P/'�&'�, C!��: July 18 – 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

(Must be 10 or older). Registration form & information at blscs.org

or 250-554-2572.

• KAMLOOPS FARMERS’ MARKET: S!&*/.!$�, April 23

– Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on St. Paul Street between 2nd & 3rd

Ave. Crafts & home-based businesses in the Stuart Wood school yard.

W#.�#�.!$�, May 4 – Oct. 26, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Victoria Street be-

tween 4th & 5th Ave. www.kamloopsfarmersmarket.com.

• OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET, S*�.!$�, through to Oct. 23, at

Kamloopa Powwow Grounds. Gates: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendor stalls: $5;

table rentals: $5. Lots of parking, admission, 50₵ (kids under 10, free).

• KAMLOOPS TRAVEL CLUB, an informal group that gets togeth-

er regularly for weekly meetings to talk about travel at The Art We

Are. Call James, 250-879-0873.

• DROP IN ADULT BADMINTON at the OLPH Gym (rear entrance),

635 Tranquille Rd., every Tues, 7 p.m. Mixed group of players; interme-

diates – advanced. Cost: $5. Birds supplied. Call Robert, 250-579-0193.

• K!�"�� S#�'�/� A%&'('&$ C#�&/# hosts BINGO every Tues at the

Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Save-on Foods).

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

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

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

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• KAMLOOPS FLOOR CURLERS fl oor curl every Mon, Tues,

Thurs, Fri, 9:15 – 11:30 a.m., at Heritage House. Everyone is invited

to join. FMI: Maureen, 250-554-2422.

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

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

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

Monday of the month (July 4 & 18), 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.

• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-

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

• GERMAN CHOIR group, under the direction of Peter Young, meet

every 2nd Thurs (July 14), 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at North Shore Commu-

nity Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Call Frieda, 250-376-3814.

• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP off ers 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.

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

the month (July 7 & 21) at 6:30 p.m. at the Brock Centre for Seniors

Information, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members always welcome.

Call Victor, 250-554-8031.

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Promotions, Media Relations & Publisher of the Java Mountain News

273 Nelson Avenue Kamloops, B.C. V2B 1M4

Phone: 250-376-3672 E-mail: [email protected]

Chance of

showers

23° | 12°

POP 30%

Thursday

July 7

Friday

July 8

Saturday

July 9

Sunday

July 10

Tuesday

July 12

Monday

July 11

Cloudy

28° | 13°

Chance of

showers

23° | 15°

POP 60%

Chance of

showers

25° | 14°

POP 40%

Cloudy

25° | 14°

A mix of

sun & cloud

25° | 15°

An RCMP offi cer on patrol in

Sooke saved 125 crabs from an

early death last Friday morning.

The offi cer found three men ille-

gally fi shing off a local pier along

with buckets of freshly caught

dungeness and red rock crabs —

most of them young females too

small for capture.

“It’s not the fi rst time we’ve come

across it, but it is by far the worst

example of overfi shing and keep-

ing undersize crabs and females,”

said Staff Sgt. Jeff McArthur.

““They just have no respect for

the environment. Just cleaning out

all these young crabs – and there’s

only a limited amount so you can

imagine the impact.”

McArthur said offi cers often pa-

trol the docks looking for off end-

ers. He said the three men have all

been issued an order to appear in

court.

The crabs, meanwhile, were giv-

en a reprieve.

“The crabs were all alive and

were returned to the water after

the offi cers were fi nished process-

ing them,” McArthur said.REPRIEVE. Police seized and released 125 dungeness and red rock

crabs early on the morning of Canada Day in Sooke. Submitted photo

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