#New Homes Kelowna

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Vancouver Wine Cellar A large wine cellar with display racks as an example

[allthecanadianpolitics]

An evacuation order has been issued for the entire Village of Slocan, home to around 380 people at the south end of Slocan Lake, effective 8 a.m. PT Sunday, due to increasing fire activity from the Ponderosa wildfire, now mapped at 6.3 square kilometres, and the Mulvey Creek wildfire at 10.6 square kilometres.

An updated estimate on Sunday morning from the Regional District of Central Kootenay shows that 867 properties in the Slocan Lake wildfire complex, which includes Slocan and surrounding areas, were on evacuation order.

The announcement comes in response to recommendations from the BC Wildfire Service, which is anticipating a warming and drying trend along with elevated winds in the coming days, said Dan Elliott, RDCK Communications Officer.

Evacuees are directed to head south to the Emergency Support Services reception centre at Selkirk College near Castlegar, B.C. Slocan is located around 145 km east of Kelowna as the crow flies in B.C.'s southeast.

"We understand that everyone is frustrated, nervous, and stressed in these situations, so we aim to provide as much information and time as possible for residents to prepare to leave," Elliott told CBC News.

The RDCK had previously ordered evacuations for properties in the nearby Village of Silverton, about 28 kilometres north of Slocan, due to the Aylwin Creek wildfire.

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[jackhues]

cool - (pricey shots and brick wolls! au)

note: takes place in 2019

"give me five minutes, i'm coming," saroyah tinker, defenseman for the toronto six and one of rowan's closest friends, said as soon as she picked up.

"i've been here for ten minutes," rowan groaned, tapping her steering wheel. "the desk guy is giving me a dirty look."

"also, i'm hungry," elain chuli, goalie for the toronto six, added from the back seat.

"didn't you eat a grilled cheese for breakfast?" emma woods asked.

shiann darkangelo, captain of the team, rolled her eyes with a little smile on her face.

rowan, saroyah, elain, emma and shiann were the first few confirmed members the of the phf's newest team - the toronto six. the inaugral season was going to take place next year, but the team was coming together already.

the five girls had been invited to the toronto marlies camp, to learn and teach new drills and practice with the team. it wasn't the maple leafs or the nhl, but it was still a big deal to them. and if there was one thing rowan hated, it was being late.

"i'm here," saroyah announced, getting into the passenger seat. "okay, we can go now."

"if you were any later, i'm pretty sure rowan would've left you," shiann laughed, causing the other girls to giggle as well.

"i was thinking about it," rowan admitted, turning onto the familiar toronto roads and making her way to the marlies training facility.

the girls sang along to rowan's playlist, made jokes, and laughed as they made their way. finally, rowan reverse parked into the parking lot.

"you should learn to forward park," emma commented, opening the trunk to grab her bag and gear. "there's gonna be a day where you can't reverse park into an empty spot."

"unlikely," rowan grinned, grabbing her own bag. "and at least i can park, not like the rest of you."

"it's not that we hate parking, we hate driving in the city," elain corrected.

"traffic's a pain," saroyah agreed.

emma and shiann nodded in agreement.

rowan stayed silent. she loved toronto because she made it her home. there was kelowna, there was montreal, but those were places her family had taken her. she loved them, yeah. but toronto was where hockey had taken her, and she chose it. so she made herself love every part of the city - even the dreadful traffic.

eventually, the girls had changed into their hockey gear, switching topics to different drills they wanted to try out, to moves they wanted to perform on the ice. they were hockey players after all, their conversations didn't go far from the sport for long.

"welcome," an older man walked up to them. "you guys must be from the toronto six, correct?"

they exchanged introductions, before making their way on the ice. pucks were littered on the ice, along with materials for puck handling drills.

"you guys can start to get comfortable on the ice," he told them. "the guys should be getting on the ice soon."

as if summoned, one of the marlies goalies began skating onto the ice.

"joe, over here!" the older man waved him over. he turned to the girls, "this is joseph woll, our rookie goalie. joe, these are players from the toronto six."

they took turns introducing themselves.

"rowan price," she nodded in the goalie's direction, smiling softly.

she always had a bit of a soft spot for goalies, mainly because of her uncle. and this goalie was a rookie, which made him even more endearing.

"it's nice to meet you guys," he smiled at them, before making his way to the net.

the other marlies players slowly made their way onto the ice, dropping by the girls to talk different drills.

rowan stuck to some puck handling drills, impressing some of the marlies players.

"have you tried shooting on one of the guys yet?" trevor moore, one of the marlies players asked.

"nah, not yet," rowan shook her head. "don't want to embarrass anyone this early in practice."

"ah don't worry about that," he laughed. "light 'em up all you want."

rowan grinned a little, finishing up her stick handling drill before skating off to where emma was. the two girls talked about some of the new drills they'd tried out, and how they were thinking of implementing those in their game.

rowan kept her eyes on the rookie goalie, number 35: joseph woll. he was pretty good, stopping a number of shots. he made little movements, tracking the puck long after he cleared it. the way he played seemed so familiar to her, but she was pretty sure she'd never seen him before today. it was weird.

"you should try shooting on him," emma told her. "he's pretty good for a rookie."

rowan nodded at the second statement, before grabbing a puck and getting ready to go against him. she felt like she was ten years old and back in her driveway, going 1v1 against her uncle after school.

she held the puck until the last second, before letting it go, right past his glove and in the net.

emma cheered at the goal, skating over to hug rowan.

rowan laughed at her excitement, continuing with a few more drills. she talked with different players, practicing new drills she never even heard of. she scored a few more goals on the different goalies, before skating over to the rookie she couldn't stop thinking about.

"joseph, right?" she asked, making her way to him as he stretched out. "you were great in net, you sure you're just a rookie?"

he laughed, taking his helmet off and putting it on the bench. the practice was nearly over anyways.

he has really pretty eyes, rowan noticed. she blinked, surprised by her train of thoughts.

"i'm just a rookie," joseph promised. "and call me joe. you were insane out there, by the way. i had no idea which way you were going to shoot until the shot was in the back of the net."

rowan laughed a little, "thanks. i grew up playing hockey against my uncle, so i had to develop a pretty quick release. the way you track the puck is good, it goes against my release. but i'm a little more familiar playing with goalies who track the puck that way."

"i actually learnt that from watching carey price play," he told her. "he was my favourite player growing up."

rowan stared at him, laughing a little bit. "yeah, he was mine too."

"seriously?" joe asked, doing a double take. "a goalie?"

"a goalie," she agreed. "he was my favourite. after him, i'll take sidney crosby. but carey price was my favourite player. still is. it's why i wear the same number."

she turned around, showing him the 'price/31' jersey she was wearing. joe blinked, realizing a few things at once.

"carey price is your uncle?" he asked, an almost awestruck expression on his face. "oh- that's so cool!"

"yeah," she agreed, knowing that her uncle was one of the coolest goalies of all time. she had a feeling this rookie could turn into something himself. "it's really cool."

[originallandlockedmariner]

2023

Pickleball. Generative AI. Lula takes office in Brazil, Amazon Rainforest throws a party. Prince Harry refusing to stop talking about his frozen penis no matter how many times society begged him to stop. UFOs are real. Viral cat dubbed ‘largest cat anyone has ever seen’ gets adopted. Pee-Wee’s big adventure ends. Musk & X. Turkey-Syria earthquake kills thousands. India surpasses China as ‘country squeezing in the most peeps’. Tucker Carlson ousted. Miss USA and her 30 lbs moon costume. Wildfires in Kelowna and Hawaii. Macron tinkers with retirement age of the French. Paltrow can’t ski. Big Red Boots. Bob Barker leaves us. Alabama mom delivers 2 babies from her 2 uteruses in 2 days. Charles III. Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces as the war drags on. Taylor Swift is Time’s Person of the Year. African ‘coup belt’. Flo-Jo dies in her sleep. Chinese spy balloon shot down. Hollywood writers strike. Human ‘nice mugshot’ Shitstain and his 91 indictments. Highest interest rates in 2 decades. The Bear’s Christmas episode. War in Gaza. Shinzo Abe is assassinated. Alex Murdaugh. Ocean Cleanup removes 25 000 lbs of trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Vase purchased for $3.99 sells for $100 000 at auction. Barbenheimer. A third of Pakistan is flooded. Lionel Messi is the GOAT. Travis Kelce. The Sphere opens in Las Vegas. Regulators seized Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, resulting in two of the three largest bank failures in U.S. history. “The Woman In Me”. WHO declares COVID ain’t a thing no more. Titan sub sinks, rich people die. Matthew Perry drowns. Dumbledore Dies (again). Massive sales of ‘Fuck Trudeau’ flags for jacked-up micro-dick trucks. Everything Everywhere All At Once. June-August was the hottest three-month period in recorded history across the Earth. Tina Turner dies. And the Beatles release a new song?! Wow… You got big shoes to fill 2024.

Archives for context:

2020

Kobe. Pandemic. Lockdown. Koalas on fire. Harry and Meg retire. Toilet paper hoarding. Alcoholism. Impeach the f*cker. Parasite. Bonnie Henry. Tiger King. Working from home. Sourdough bread. Harvey Weinstein guilty. Zoom overdose. Dip your body in sanitizer. 6 feet. Quarantine. OK Boomer. Home schooling (everyone passes). Murder hornets. Dolly Parton. Don’t hug, kiss or see anybody, especially your family. Chris Evans’ junk. TikTok. Glory holes. Face masks. CERB. West Coast wildfires. Stay home. Small Businesses lose, big box stores win. F*ck Bozos. ‘Dreams’ and cranberry juice. Close yoga studios, but thumbs up to your local gym. Speak moistly to me. George Floyd. BLM. F*ck Trump. Phase 2, 3 and Summer. RBG. Baby Yoda. Biden wins. Bond and Black Panther die. No more lockdown. Back to school and work. Just kidding... giddy up round 2. Giuliani leaks shit from his head. Resurgence of chess. UFOs are real. Restrictions. Dave Grohl admits defeat. Monolith. “F*ck... forgot my mask in the car”. No Christmas shenanigans allowed. Bubbles. Alex Trebek. Use the term ‘dumpster fire’ one too many times. Jupiter and Saturn form 'Christmas Star'. Happy New Year Bitches!!!! 2021... you better not sh*t the bed!!

2021

“We love you, you’re very special”. Failed coup attempt at the Capital. Twitter, FB and IG ban Donny. Hammerin’ Hank goes to the Field of Dreams. Bozo no longer richest man but still a twat. Leachman, Tyson, and Holbrook pass. The economy is worse than expected. Kim and Kanye split. Brood X cicadas. Dre has an aneurysm and nearly has his home broken into. Bridgerton. MyPillow CEO is a douche. Covid restrictions extended indefinitely. Captain Von Trapp dies. Proud Boys officially a Terrorist Organization. Richard Ramirez. Cancer takes Screech. Travel bans. Impeachment trial (again?… oh and this was barely February? WTF??!!) Suez Canal blockage. Myanmar protest. Kong dukes it out with Godzilla, while Raya watches. Olympics. Friends compare elective surgeries. F9. Canada Women’s Soccer Gold. Free Britney. Multiverses. Residential Schools in Canada unearth children’s bodies. Kate is Mare of Easttown. Cuomo resigns. Disney and Dwayne cruise together. Wildfires. Delta variants. Musk passes Bezos. Candyman x 5. Capt. Kirk goes to space. F*ck Kyle Rittenhouse. Astros didn’t win. Squid Game. Goodbye Bond. Dune is redone. Angelina is Eternal. Astroworld deaths. Meta. Omicron. Three Spidermen. Tornados in December? World Juniors cancelled. Pills against Covid. School opening delayed. And Betty White dies. 2022… my expectations are ridiculously low…

2022

Wow… eight billion people. Queen Elizabeth II passes away after ruling the Commonwealth before dirt was invented. The monkeypox. Russia plays the role of global a**hole. Wordle. Mother Nature rocks Afghanistan. Hover bike. Styles spits on Pine. Olivia Newton John, Kristie Alley, and Coolio leave us. Pele was traded to team Heaven. FTX implodes. Madonna and the 3-D model of her vagina. Pig gives his heart to a human. Beijing can brag that it is the first city ever to host both the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics. Uvalde. $3 trillion Apple. Keith Raniere gets 120 years. The Whisky War ends with Canada and Denmark going halfsies. Mar-a-Lago. Nick Cannon brood hits a dozen. Shinzo Abe is assassinated. Inflation goes through the roof (if you can actually afford to put a roof over your head). Volodymyr Zelensky. European heat wave. Bennifer. Salman Rushdie is stabbed on stage, Dave Chappelle tackled, and Chris Rock is only slapped. Thích Nhất Hạnh. Heidi Klum goes full slug. Cuba knocked out by Ian. Liz Truss and 4.1 Scaramuccis. Taylor Swift breaks Ticketmaster. Human shitstain Elon Musk ignores helping mankind and buys Twitter instead. Riri becomes a mommy. NASA launches Artemis 1. Trump still a whiny little b*tch. Music lost Loretta Lynn, Christine McVie, and Meat Loaf. Democracy died at least three times. Pete Davidson continues to date hottest women on the planet (no one understands how?!) Microplastics in our blood. Alex Jones is a c*nt. So is DeSantis. Argentina wins the World Cup. Meghan and Harry. Eddie Munson rips Metallica in the Upside Down. tWitch. Roe vs Wade is overturned by the micro dick energy of the Supreme Court. CODA. James Corden shows he is a "tiny Cretin of a man". Amber (and the sh*t on the bed) Heard (round the world). Sebastian Bear-McClard proves he’s one of the f*cking dumbest men alive. Latin America's ‘pink tide’. Anti-Semitic rants by Ye. Bob Saget. A verified blue checkmark. Godmother of punk Vivienne dies. And, Tom Cruise feels the need for speed yet again. 2023… whatcha got for us?!? Nothing shocks me anymore.

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[djhinnwe]

Taking a break from my ACTRA rage for a minute to bring you: FIRES IN BC!

Hey everyone,

As you may or may not know BC is on fire.

As usual the Central and South Okanagan are weathering the worst of it. If you are travelling for your vacation... don't. It isn't quite as egregious as the Maui fires or even the Yellowknife fires as we are far more prepared for disaster of this size, but we literally do not have room for you.

The "completely gone" is as of this morning, August 18th 2023.

Red = under evacuation, orange = on alert.

Stay home and when you come visit next year PUT YOUR FUCKING FIRES OUT. Or get one of the smokeless firepit options that exist so you don't fucking light us on fire in the first place.

Anyway, we'll ultimately be fine. This has been our summer for the last 10+ years. The infrastructure that Maui and Yellowknife lack exists here. We'll cry and we'll mourn, and we might lose a few people, but most of what is going to be lost is just stuff (I will likely be losing some heirlooms due to my storage locker being in West Kelowna at this rate and I cannot go get them due to being locked out for lack of payment b/c I forgot to pay August).

So if you want to help, put Maui and Yellowknife first.

To help Maui: https://mauinuistrong.info/support

To help NWT: https://cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/help-for-evacuees-calgary-red-deer-1.6940623 (bottom of article)

To help BC: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017T

[its-me-jonas-quinn]

Hi Everybody!!!

I'm Jonas and I'm new here! I just moved to Earth from Kelowna and I'm really excited to learn more about my new home :) I've been spending most of my time settling in at the SGC and getting to know my teammates, but I'm looking forward to seeing more of the planet and trying all sorts of new things, especially food! If you want to drop some advice, recommend an Earth snack and/or activity I might enjoy, or just say hi, feel free! I love making new friends :)

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

Vernon mother looks for more safeguards around transitioning after son commits suicide

By: Jennifer Smith

Published: Apr 28, 2023

Kaleb began transitioning in Grade 6 with the help of a Kelowna clinic

A Vernon mom robbed of her joy in life after her son committed suicide is speaking out against transgender policies in hopes of saving others.

Kaleb, formerly Joy, Fisher would have been 18 next month.

He was a straight-A student, an over-achiever, never did drugs or drank alcohol, had a job since he was 14 and was accepted into the RCMP Police Academy for the upcoming session.

But on April 23, Kaleb killed himself.

“I found him. I woke up in the morning and he wasn’t in his room. He had suffocated himself,” said Gail, a single mother who worked two jobs to provide for her son and herself.

He left a long letter for his mom and his girlfriend.

“He was afraid for the future. He said in his note he didn’t want to end up like me, working myself to death.”

Kaleb was transitioning from female to male, a decision Gail supported as she knew since the day he was born that he was destined to be a boy.

Gail thinks Kaleb’s decision was primarily sparked after a Grade 4 incident at school where he (she at the time) was molested.

He never wanted to be a girl after that and in Grades 6 and 7 started the transition.

“I supported him through it.”

Kaleb did his research and found a clinic in Kelowna that would help him be the man he wanted to be.

The problem was, Gail was never consulted by the clinic.

“At 13 he was able to do all of it without my permission.”

At 13 he couldn’t buy alcohol or cigarettes or cannabis, he couldn’t get a tattoo without his mom’s permission, but he was given drugs and injections and was even scheduled for a top reduction this year.

“He saw the doctor like once a year. It’s quite careless. They never even showed him how to take those injections.”

Kaleb was smart though, and he did everything right, even marking his calendar with injection dates.

In March, Gail said the calendar shows he stopped the injections.

That’s when she suspects things started to grow dark for her bright, bubbly child.

He never outwardly appeared sad or distraught in any way, but she learned how he was really feeling the morning she read his note.

“He was so angry, so sad, so hateful.”

He was on medications for years, and she knows there were stretches when he wouldn’t take them.

She doesn’t understand why a doctor or clinic would push these parentless procedures, with no real follow-up or support.

“There needs to be changes to safeguard these kids.”

She would like to see such youth, and parents, provided counselling before injections, so they are appraised of the dangers.

“Do we know the long-term effects of giving these medications?”

Kaleb isn’t the only one.

“I have friends in Kelowna that lost their daughter a year ago and she was on the same injections.”

And now she knows the harsh statistics of transitioning youth.

“Preliminary findings is one in five of these kids are taking their lives.”

Gail and Kaleb lived in Coldstream until COVID-19 hit.

“I lost my home, I lost everything,” said the entertainment director at the Longhorn Pub in Vernon who many know for her superstar karaoke.

She started a painting business, and Kaleb was her best employee.

“We were a formidable team.”

Kaleb attended Kalamalka Secondary briefly before going online with VLearn. He also attended Kidston Elementary, where he was given the Friendship Award.

Gail knows many students who knew Kaleb are struggling with the news and she has planned a Celebration of Life at Coldstream Creek Park for May 17 at 4:30 p.m. so they can come after school. She is trying to get approvals to plant a maple tree, as Kaleb wanted, in the park.

Respectful, kind and helpful are a few of the words loved ones use to describe him.

He was also incredibly creative – he had been writing novels since he was nine and was making costumes for the upcoming Comic Con.

“He was a beautiful soul with such a bright future,” said family friend Ricky Rochon, who thought of Kaleb like a son and created a GoFundMe for Gail.

“As a parent, I can’t fathom this kind of pain. It breaks my heart.”

More than $12,000 has been raised to date, a portion of which Gail plans to use for a bursary in Kaleb’s memory, and the rest to help her through this difficult time.

[ Via: https://archive.is/PaVCg ]

Note: Vernon Morning Star deleted this article.

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"Vernon mother mourns lesbian daughter who was manipulated into a reinvention fantasy rather than deal with sexual assault trauma."

^ Fixed that.

[laresearchette]

Thursday, March 09, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: SCHOOL SPIRITS (Paramount +) TOP CHEF (Food Network Canada) 9:00pm THE TORSO KILLER CONFESSIONS (A&E Canada) 9:00pm   WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT HER STUDY OF A KILLER (TBD - Lifetime Canada)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA HUGH VAN CUYLENBURG: G.E.M

CBC GEM ROAD TO THE JUNOS: SINZERE ROAD TO THE JUNOS: K-RIZ

NETFLIX CANADA YOU (Season 4 Part 2)

WBC BASEBALL (SN1) 5:00am: China vs. Japan (SN Now) 6:00pm: Italy vs. Cuba (SN Now) 10:00pm: Czech Republic vs. China (SN) 11:30pm: Cuba vs. Panama

CURLING (TSN/TSN4) 9:00am: 2023 Tim Hortons Brier: Pool Play (TSN/TSN5) 2:00pm: 2023 Tim Hortons Brier: Pool Play (TSN) 7:00pm: 2023 Tim Hortons Brier: Pool Play

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 1:00pm: Atlanta vs. Jays

TENNIS (TSN3/TSN4) 2:00pm: WTA 1000 Tennis: Indian Wells - Early Round Coverage Day #2 (TSN3) 9:00pm: WTA 1000 Tennis: Indian Wells - Early Round Coverage Day #2 (TSN30 11:00pm: ATP 1000 Tennis: Indian Wells - Early Round Coverage Day #2

NHL HOCKEY (TSN2) 7:00pm: Rangers vs. Habs (SN) 7:30pm: Oilers vs. Bruins (SN360) 9:00pm: Kings vs. Avalanche (TSN5) 10:30pm: Sens vs. Kraken

NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 7:30pm: Warriors vs. Grizzlies (SN1) 10:00pm: Knicks vs. Kings

CANADA'S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE (CBC) 8:00pm:  Teams travel to Kelowna, BC, for the Plane Pull, the tandem Rosé Roll, and the solo Trestle Trip challenge. The competition intensifies in the first elimination round and one team is sent home.

TRIGGER POINT (CBC) 9:00pm:  Lana works with New Scotland Yard to hunt The Crusaders before they carry out another terror attack, and she is confronted by the horrifying possibility that someone close to her could be involved.

THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN (Makeful) 9:00pm: It's Garden Week and the eight remaining potters create a trio of character gnomes, before guest judge Adam Keeling sets them the task of making a sea kale forcer.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MIAMI (Slice) 9:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE):  A grudge between Guerdy and Alexia taints her long-awaited wedding celebration; Larsa hosts a "new beginnings" party, but falls into old habits when she discovers a joke made at her expense; on Star Island, trouble bubbles in Lisa's marriage.

CHELSEA HANDLER (CTV Comedy) 10:00pm:  Few people love Canada quite as much as host Chelsea Handler; performers include Adam Christie, Jay Jurder, Vanessa Gonzalez, Sam Jay, Salma Hindy, and Atsuko Okatsuka.

CANADIAN REFLECTIONS (CBC) 11:30pm: The Flying Sailor / Delphine

[meginator]

January 2023

Well kids, I'm not sure how it happened, but I now have over 1,000 followers! Thank you all for joining me on this messy little journey.  _________________________________________

This life update is actually rather positive I’ll admit, so here it goes...Christmas ended up going really well and so did my catering shift on New Years Eve, so I’d consider the holidays a success. I also found the time to sift through my thoughts and determine how I want this year to go, and what came to mind for the most part was continuing on the path I’ve already created. 

This feeling that I’m doing okay, that I’m happy with where I’m at, and that I don��t care for any dramatic changes... I can’t even begin to tell you how much that warms my heart. I’m still working to better my health, finances, and social life, but I’ve already made some big steps! Regarding my health I got x-rays updated at the hospital in December, and now my doctor is recommending me to see three new specialists for my chronic pain. My big goal here is to start running again. In terms of finances, I’ve acquired some new connections regarding the prospect of a 3rd job. At my full time job I’m aiming for a bonus this year and another raise, so we will see how that pans out. Last but not least, my social life. I’ve been doing really well here with creating a few activities a month to visit with my friends. I’ve also acquired another gym partner, so now I have a buddy to workout with at my home gym as well as my work gym. Yippee! 

In December I found myself feeling sad before the holidays, and even a bit after, but I’m feeling more balanced now. Unfortunately I strained my back in November, so since that happened I’ve seen my doctor, physio, chiro, and massage. Yesterday I finally returned to the gym and will be continuing this gradual process. It’s not easy recovering from an injury during a triggering time of the year, but I’m getting back on track again. 

Needless to say I’m happy where I’m at with my life, and I’m content with my goals to improve on it. It’s looking like 2023 will be my year to visit more of Canada (Toronto/Kamloops/Kelowna/Yukon), so we will see how that pans out. All in all I have hope that this will be a good year with continued growth, and I hope you do too.

[foodinstagrammed]

Chilean Beef Empanadas de Pino (LINK)

We have some friends who are moving to Chile in the new year, and recently they had us over for a little holiday get together. I was tasked with bringing over an appetizer so, in their honor, I made Chilean empanadas.

Thanks to some help from another friend (who is himself Chilean!) I was able to source a recipe and all the ingredients I needed, supporting a few small, local businesses in the process. The filling was quick to whip up (and so yummy) and with the help of pre-made empanada wrappers, the whole thing came together in about an hour. Muy bien!

For the Pino filling, I used beef all-spice sausages smashed up, from Fresh Valley Farms, just north of me in the Okanagan Valley. I added some Mexican oregano from San’s Latin Market in Kelowna and a dash of smoked paprika (yum) found at my local farm stand, Don o Rays.

Served with spicy salsa and hot sauce, these are a filling snack or quick lunch meal!

[coregeomatics]

The Importance of Hiring a Land Surveyor for Your Home Addition Project

Planning a home addition is an exciting venture, but it also comes with a lot of preparation. One essential yet often overlooked step is hiring a professional surveyor to assess the land. This is where working with land survey companies in Saskatoon becomes a crucial part of the process. Here’s why consulting a qualified surveyor is essential to ensure your project runs smoothly, avoids costly mistakes, and stays within legal boundaries.

Understanding Property Boundaries

When extending your home, determining the exact property boundaries is essential. Many homeowners mistakenly believe they know where their lot ends, only to find out later they encroached on a neighbor’s land. Even minor encroachments can cause legal disputes, project delays, and additional expenses. Partnering with land survey companies in Saskatoon ensures that your extension stays within your legal property lines, protecting you from boundary-related conflicts.

Surveyors use advanced equipment and techniques to verify boundaries, identifying any discrepancies between old records and the current state of the land. With this information, you can plan your home extension with confidence, knowing that the structure will sit precisely where it belongs.

Identifying Easements and Restrictions

Easements and other land-use restrictions can impact where and how you build your home addition. For example, an easement might allow utility companies to access a portion of your property, preventing you from constructing in that area. Overlooking these restrictions could lead to project delays, costly redesigns, or forced modifications.

Land survey companies in Saskatoon can provide a detailed survey report outlining any easements, right-of-way access, or zoning restrictions that may affect your project. With this insight, you can adjust your design and avoid potential issues before construction begins.

Ensuring Compliance with Local Regulations

Land surveyors also help ensure that your home extension complies with local building codes and setback requirements. Municipalities often impose rules dictating how close a new structure can be to the property boundary or neighboring buildings. Failing to meet these requirements can result in penalties, project delays, or even a complete rebuild.

Surveyors assess the planned addition’s alignment and proximity to boundaries to confirm it meets regulatory standards. Their input can also expedite the permitting process, as survey documents are often required by local authorities when you submit building plans.

Preventing Future Disputes

Involving a professional surveyor helps avoid disputes not only with neighbors but also with contractors. If any discrepancies arise between what’s on paper and what’s being built, surveyors provide the necessary documentation to clarify the situation. Having a reliable, detailed survey report from the start can prevent conflicts and ensure that all parties involved remain on the same page throughout the project.

Additionally, when you decide to sell your property in the future, a certified survey ensures that everything is properly documented, giving buyers peace of mind that the home extension is legally compliant.

Hiring a surveyor for your home addition project is more than just a formality—it is a smart investment that protects your interests, ensures legal compliance, and minimizes risks. With their expertise, surveyors help you navigate boundaries, easements, and regulations, allowing you to focus on bringing your vision to life.

Whether you are planning a new room, an extended garage, or a backyard addition, working with land survey companies in Saskatoon will help you avoid unexpected challenges and ensure a smooth construction process.

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The City of Kelowna, B.C., is converting a vacant lot in the city's North End neighbourhood into a 60-unit tiny home village as part of an initiative to provide interim housing for people living on the streets.  Kelowna announced the location of the tiny home project this week, after it signed an agreement with the province last month to bring a total of 120 new temporary housing units to the city this winter. The site for the tiny home village is getting a mix of reactions from the business community in the area, with some expressing frustration and concerns about safety for the project's future residents. The city plans to erect the tiny homes on a city owned lot at 759 Crowley Ave. in Kelowna's industrial, North End neighbourhood. People living in a nearby homeless encampment along the Okanagan Rail Trail are applauding the initiative and it's location, but say it should have been built before winter. 

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Immigration Consultant in Kelowna BC | Idea Immigration

Are you thinking about making Canada your new home or seeking a work or study permit? Navigating immigration can feel like a maze, but with the right support, the journey becomes a lot easier. Idea Immigration, based in Kelowna, BC, specializes in guiding individuals and families through Canada's immigration process. In this article, we’ll explore why working with an immigration consultant like Idea Immigration can be a game-changer in your journey to Canada.

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Finding Reliable Plumbing Services in Kelowna

When it comes to maintaining your home, having access to reliable plumbing services in Kelowna is essential. Whether you’re facing a minor leak or a major plumbing emergency, local plumbers in the area are equipped to handle a variety of issues efficiently.

Kelowna’s plumbing professionals offer a range of services, including installations, repairs, and maintenance. From fixing clogged drains to installing new water heaters, their expertise ensures that your plumbing systems function optimally. Local plumbers are familiar with the common plumbing challenges faced by residents, making them well-equipped to provide effective solutions tailored to your needs.

Choosing local plumbers has its advantages. They understand the unique plumbing codes and regulations in Kelowna, ensuring that all work complies with local standards. Additionally, supporting local businesses fosters community growth and provides quicker response times for emergencies.

It’s also important to consider customer reviews and recommendations when selecting plumbing services. Many local plumbers prioritize customer satisfaction, offering transparent pricing and reliable workmanship. Engaging with a trustworthy plumber not only resolves your plumbing issues but also gives you peace of mind knowing that your home is in good hands.

In conclusion, when seeking plumbing services in Kelowna, look for local professionals who can provide quality work and exceptional service. With their expertise, you can ensure that your home’s plumbing system runs smoothly for years to come.

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