#matsqui

[spiderweb-wine]

Ok but that looks exactly like a favourite high-fire glaze I'll never have access to again now my old studio is closed. It was called Matsqui Blue and I loved it. This is perfect thank you so much for the brand info and photos of it on a real piece. That's EXACTLY what I want!!!

GNAWING ON WOOD IM SO FRUSTARTED THAT THIS GLAZE DIDNT COME OUT LIKE I THOUGHT IT WOULDDDDDDD

It was wayyuy more a light matte blue rather than the darker and green tones I was expecting. It’s particularly bad on pieces where I tried to have it mix with other glazes. (Pictures on the very right). Instead of dripping like I was expecting, the dark flux just kind of greyed out the area it was on. Very frustrating to me

[atlanticcanada]

A terminally ill federal inmate wants to be released so he can die outside of prison. He's been refused, so he's applying for MAID

After more than four decades in a federal prison, Ed Speidel is fighting for a compassionate release so he can die outside, in a halfway house, rather than in his jail cell.

But after being rejected for parole and refused an appeal, he now fears he will die a painful death, struggling to breathe behind bars.

"My biggest fear is dying in jail. I don’t want to die in jail," said Speidel in a phone interview with CTV News from an office in the Matsqui Institution, a medium-security prison in Abbotsford, B.C.

The 62-year-old suffers from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) along with chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis. Tests show his lungs have only 19 per cent function compared to healthy adults.

"I have days where I have a real hard time breathing and it's like choking, like you're starved for air," said Seidel.

He requires oxygen 24 hours a day. Yet just prior to his phone interview with CTV, he said he had to struggle to get staff to provide him with a portable oxygen unit to make the trip to the room where the interview would take place.

Speidel, who uses a walker and spends most of his time in his cell, says he is in no way a threat to the public.

"I was a s**thead. (I did) robberies. But I didn't hurt anyone," he said. "I have done 41 years. I’ve done my time. Nothing is being served by keeping me here."

At a parole hearing in July 2022, he asked for parole by exception – more commonly referred to as compassionate or geriatric parole – due to his failing health, age and time served. He was not represented by a lawyer and was turned down.

He obtained legal support early this year. Lisa Crossley, who works with Prisoner Legal Services in Vancouver, says the case is bolstered by a note from a doctor in the institution, recommending that the parole board consider compassionate release for Speidel given his progressive health condition.

But the motion on for an expedited hearing of his review on July 8 was rejected. Speidel is now working through an application for a medically assisted death, though he says it's not really his preference.

"For the vast majority of people, if you are terminally ill, what risks do you really pose? I think that should be asked and there should be more options for people for some type of release," Crossley told CTV News.

Still, Crossley says, she will continue to push for an expedited regular parole hearing, and for another appeal for a compassionate release. She believes it is the first case of its kind in the country that will highlight the plight of older prisoners who are ill.

"It is a matter of public importance that affects many people in federal prison," said Crossley.

AGING AND AILING INMATES

Of the 6,886 prisoners now in federal jails as of 2023, more than 1,700 (25.6 per cent) are 50 and older and are classified as aging offenders. 

Surveys show that prisoners age more rapidly due to their past lifestyles, high rates of substance abuse and the stress of imprisonment. 

There are higher rates of diseases that come with age including cancer, diabetes, lung disease and dementia.

Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, says a review, conducted in 2019 worried him.

"We saw an inordinate amount of prisoners who were either terminally ill or had dementia or Alzheimer's, who had severe mobility restrictions, who were bedridden. And all these individuals, you scratch your head, saying, 'What are they doing in a prison setting?'" he said in an interview from his office in Ottawa, Ont.

"Prisons and penitentiaries were never designed to be nursing homes or long-term care facilities or hospices. And this is what they've turned out to be. And it's just not acceptable," Zinger added.

In a statement sent to CTV News, Correctional Service of Canada officials said they could not comment on specific inmates or their cases, but wrote that the agency "acknowledges that challenges exist in addressing the multiple needs of aging offenders, but remains committed in its efforts to continue to develop strategies in meeting those needs.''

The Parole Board of Canada, meanwhile, is responsible for making decisions about exceptional paroles and when offenders don't pose a risk to the public. In an email to CTV News, PBC officials wrote that the board granted 29 paroles by exception to all age groups between 2019 and early 2023. Of those, 13 were prisoners aged 60 and older.

That amounts to about four compassionate releases per year and proves, says Zinger, that the corrections system is not offering enough medical compassionate releases.

"Each year, up to 40 incarcerated individuals die in Canadian penitentiaries of 'natural causes,' usually terminal illnesses,” he noted. “The fact of the matter is none of these individuals benefited from a compassionate release, even though their death was expected or imminent.”

Meanwhile, studies show the cost of keeping a geriatric offender in prison can be two to four times higher than housing them in a halfway home with medical support.

Zinger points to other jurisdictions, like in the U.S. and Europe, which are building secure nursing homes for inmates, where they can be transferred after they turn 65 or develop chronic or fatal illnesses.

In Canada, there are at least five secure halfway homes that accept or are just starting to accept aging inmates, with about four dozen beds. Haley House, in Peterborough, Ont., has 10 beds and is hoping to open a second home with 10 more beds this fall. Still, the case manager, Jeff Morgan, writes that existing facilities don't "come close to meeting the needs of aging offenders that are coming out of federal institutions, or are due to be released."

COMPASSIONATE PAROLE OR MAID?

With no indication he will get out any time soon, Speidel has applied for medical assistance in dying (MAID), and is awaiting a medical assessment. The process usually takes three months or less.

He says he'd much prefer dying a natural death in a supervised halfway house. But his next regular parole hearing could be in 2024.

"What it looks like is that it's easier to kill myself here, with their (medical) help, than it is to try and convince them to let me back out. And I don't understand why," Speidel said.

CTV reported earlier in 2023 that there has been a small but noteworthy increase in MAID deaths among inmates, at rates higher than those in most other countries that allow assisted death.

The 2019 report by the Zinger also warned that without better planning for aging and ailing prisoners, there would be a surge of requests for MAID.

"Canada’s correctional authority should not be seen to be involved in enabling or facilitating any kind of death behind bars. It is simply incongruent with CSC’s obligation to protect and preserve life," he wrote.

Yet Speidel’s case suggests this is exactly what is happening.

He wants parole to die on his own. But the road to approval for MAID may come more easily – a problem his lawyer says needs to be addressed.

“Are we comfortable with it being the case that people can apply for made and be granted it within a month?” said Crossley. ”If you're eligible for MAID, you meet all those requirements, do you really pose such a risk to the community that you shouldn't be eligible for some kind of release as well?” she added.

For Speidel, it is a simple, binary choice.

"I sure hope I get out because if I don't, I will take MAID. I'm not going to sit here, unable to breathe, until I'm laying on the floor choking," he said. 

from CTV News - Atlantic https://ift.tt/wQad7ns

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"Fraser Valley Milk Producers To Picnic at Cultus Lake Saturday," Chilliwack Progress. July 12, 1934. Page 1. ---- Saturday next is the date and Cultus Lake Park the place of the annual picnic held by members of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association comprising nearly 4000 members. Commenting on the forthcoming picnic, "Butter-Fat," the official publication of the F.V M. P. A, says there is a popular song, the theme of which is that more happiness is possible in this world through frequently mixing with our fellow beings, thus "The More We Get Together the Happier We'll Be." Again quoting from "Butter-Fat" the following is the program of events:

12 a.m. - A good old-fashioned basket picnic (bring your own), milk and hot water provided free.

1 p.m. Speeches from the band stand and music amplified by loud speakers. Exhibition of Scottish dancing and the picnic will be graced by the attendance of the Queen of the Cherry Carnival. Mins Ella Marcy (the F.V.M.P.A. candidate at the recent festival together with her newly elected princesses.

2 p.m. Tug-o-war championship, pull-off between several powerful teams, including the present title holders of Ladner, also Matsqui, Langley and other teams. Children's sports under the direction of A. R. R. Craig, of Agassiz.

2:30 p.m. - Dancing in pavilion.

3 p.m. - Softball game between F.V.M.P.A. Utility Plant and Associated Dairies teams. Boating and bathing.

[isfeed]

Coalition of drug user groups wants court to quash B.C. drug 'recriminalization'

When the federal government allowed British Columbia to walk back its experiment with drug decriminalization, the move wasn’t surprising to Brittany Maple, executive director of the Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society. Source: CP24 Coalition of drug user groups wants court to quash B.C. drug 'recriminalization'

[nickmacleanjazz]

THIS FRIDAY!

After crossing the country on an enormous 2-month (50+ gigs/workshops) Canadian national tour, the Herbie Hancock-influenced modern jazz ensemble NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. BROWNMAN ALI returns home to Toronto for the tour's final show @ CONTXT. After two months on the road the group's synergy has grown to be almost telepathic, come join us for our welcome home show! TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/545543724967 Full Tour Information: www.TourNMQ.brownman.com ----

NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. BROWNMAN ALI (Toronto)

FRI-JUN-02 show @ 8pm @ CONTXT 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3X9 $15 adv, $20 door TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/545543724967 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/579476820874404 Full Tour Information: www.TourNMQ.brownman.com ---- This spring, the multi-award-winning NICK MACLEAN QUARTET feat. BROWNMAN ALI embarks on their extensive, two month national tour across Canada, bringing them from their hometown of Toronto all the way to the Pacific coast and everywhere in between. Led by fast-rising piano star NICK MACLEAN -- an 8x Global Music Award winner and one of the most in-demand young jazz piano players in Toronto -- this contemplative yet thrilling quartet delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock's primordial 1960's Blue Note era recordings. Maclean's quartet heavily features one of Canada's most provocative improvising trumpet players -- BROWNMAN ALI -- an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning jazz iconoclast who has been heralded as "Canada's preeminent jazz trumpet player" by New York City's Village Voice and is best known globally as the last trumpet player to play in the legendary jazz-hip-hop group GURU's JAZZMATAZZ. For this show, Ali & Maclean stand shoulder-to-shoulder with 2 of Canada's top-tier rhythm section players: BENNETT YOUNG on upright bass (in for Ben Duff), and JACOB WUTZKE on drums. - :: Nick Maclean - piano :: Brownman Ali - trumpet :: Bennett Young - bass :: Jacob Wutzke - drums - Come witness these four in full flight, this tour features many nights of deeply exploratory, hard-swinging modern-jazz audiences nation-wide will not want to miss. ----

ALL CANADIAN TOURDATES

All tour information can be found at: http://tournmq.brownman.com/ - Wed-Apr-12: Toronto @ La Rev Thr-Apr-13: Oshawa @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz Fri-Apr-14: Waterloo (workshop) Fri-Apr-14: Waterloo @ The Jazz Room Sat-Apr-15: Sudbury @ The Alibi Room Sun-Apr-16: Sault Ste Marie @ Algoma Conservatory Mon-Apr-17 - travel day Tue-Apr-18- travel day Wed-Apr-19: Winnipeg (workshop) Wed-Apr-19: Gimli @ Ship & Plough Thr-Apr-20: Brandon (workshop) Thr-Apr-20: Brandon @ Vincent Massey H.S. Fri-Apr-21: Saskatoon @ The Bassment (solo piano) Fri-Apr-21: Saskatoon @ The Bassment Sat-Apr-22: Edmonton @ Yardbird Suite Sun-Apr-23: Calgary @ Ironwood Stage Mon-Apr-24: Calgary (workshop) Tue-Apr-25: Canmore @ artsPlace Wed-Apr-26: Canmore (workshop) Thr-Apr-27: Salmon Arm (workshop) Thr-Apr-27: Salmon Arm @ Jazz Club Salmon Arm Fri-Apr-28: Kamloops @ On The Rocks Sat-Apr-29: Abbotsford @ Matsqui Community Hall Sun-Apr-30: Vancouver @ Frankie's Jazz Club Mon-May-01 - travel day Tue-May-02: Nanaimo (workshop) Wed-May-03: Nanaimo (workshop) Thr-May-04: Comox @ Little Red Church Fri-May-05: Victoria @ Vinyl Envy Sat-May-06: Nanaimo @ Simonholt Restaurant Sun-May-07: Victoria @ First Unitarian Mon-May-08 - travel day Tue-May-09: Vancouver @ 2nd Floor Gastown Wed-May-10: Abbotsford (workshop) Thr-May-11: Kelowna (workshop) Thr-May-11: Kelowna @ DunnEnzies Fri-May-12: Penticton @ The Dream Cafe Sat-May-13: Vernon @ Vernon Jazz Club Sun-May-14: Golden @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Mon-May-15 - day off Tue-May-16 - day off Wed-May-17: Calgary (workshop) Wed-May-17: Lethbridge @ Geomatic Attic Thr-May-18: Taber (workshop) Thr-May-18: Medicine Hat @ Casa Amigos Fri-May-19: Regina @ Acfr Le Bistro Sat-May-20: Brandon @ Chez Angela Sun-May-21: Winnipeg @ West End Cultural Centre Mon-May-22 - day off Tue-May-23: Dryden @ Dryden Regional Wed-May-24 - travel day Thr-May-25: Sault Ste Marie (recording) Fri-May-26: Sault Ste Marie @ Algoma Conservatory Sat-May-27 - travel day Fri-Jun-02: Toronto @ CONTXT ---- Presented with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. ---- For more info: www.TourNMQ.brownman.com www.NicholasMaclean.com www.Brownman.com www.Browntasauras.com

[sifwithagun]

ugh tumblr ate most of my sources. very cool. here are some relevant articles:

been closely following stories about my university's rogue student council, which seems intent on enacting baby's first fascism. truly fascinating and infuriating stuff

first major issue i was aware of is that the president was removed from the national student union alliance for being a sex pest. he is no longer the president, though i'm having trouble figuring out whether he resigned or was fired. either way, the union subsequently left the association completely. i distinctly remember an incident where issues of the student magazine reporting on this, normally set out for free throughout the school, were found thrown in the trash, but i can't seem to find the article mentioning that right now

earlier this month, some of their stooges used a fraudulent petition to try to get the student journalism society dissolved and allow for council members to be put on the oversight board

former president sex pest enjoyed personally harassing the queer student society and gave club leadership the runaround when they asked for basic things. based on what I've heard from club leaders, things haven't improved much on that front. he also appointed one of his friends to executive director. this pissed off their lawyer so much he quit. and that guy is still executive director btw.

they get paid an absurd amount of money, on average literally about as much as I make full time working in tech, and as of a few days ago, the vice president makes $9k(!) a semester. once they spent $7k on airpods for themselves. the last stipend increase was apparently illegal but afaik they never actually reversed it

I don't have a source for this, but i have heard students were intimidated into leaving the last general meeting.

for the next general meeting, they are proposing throwing out all their bylaws and replacing them with the most cartoonishly evil shit imaginable. literally read this i don't even know where to start. it would, among other things, allow them to essentially serve as council for life. as in, they can remain on council even after graduating or otherwise leaving the school

but the other day the general meeting was cancelled by the school itself because they requested eighteen security guards, presumably for intimidation purposes, and this was so egregious the school finally stepped in and said "fix your shit or we aren't letting you hold meetings anymore"

it's like. beyond the pale. and tbh i don't even think most students here know it's happening because there's basically no campus culture here so it's really just people in clubs who have had to interface with this bullshit personally trying to get the word out about it

I'm not making this post to raise awareness or anything since this is relevant to almost no one on this website, but if you like extremely niche drama, the KSA is a goldmine

[longmangill]

#dronephotography #dronestagram #dronepilot #fraservalley #fraserriver #matsquibc #matsqui Drive Today ! (at Matsqui Trail - Page Road Trailhead) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHReLO8ndFz/?igshid=mbtu39b7jwqd

[thecanadiancomedian]

Sunset from the Mission - Abbotsford Bridge this evening. Www.propicscanada.com . . . #yvrre #fraservalley #thefraservalley #mission #missionbc #missionbcrealestate #Abbotsford #abbotsfordbc #missioncity #missionbcrealestate #abbotsfordrealestate #matsqui #matsquiprairie (at Matsqui Prairie) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsosM4ABpQs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jnm0gcs3mzrl

[edward2507blog]

Are you looking for the best Roofing Service in Matsqui Island? Contact Stormtech Roofing & Contracting LTD. They offer an array of services, including new roof installations, reroofing, roofing repairs, and much more. 

[allthecanadianpolitics]

maybe im just bitter but it will never sit right with me that larger towns that get lumped in with rural or farming areas (im looking at you mission-matsqui-fraser canyon) get a majority of the say despite having none of the same issues.

(also. Canadian ridings are fucking dumb)

I'm in a similar situation.

I'm in a very rural area, but the riding overlaps with the nearest city which is very Conservative and has way more people.

Everyone votes NDP/Green here, but it can be a toss up between Conservative/NDP in the whole riding because of the nearby city.

[carsenjoydodd]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Carsen Joy Dodd (@carsendodd)

🖤 . #singer #singing #abbotsford #brandicarlile #thestory #dmg #darcyd #darcydmusicgroup (at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzzR3iNnMxo/?igshid=vk9ft95kj5qe

[insanethrottlebikernews]

Hells Angel gets beaten in prison

Hells Angel gets beaten in prison

GET YOUR COPY NOW AND SEE WHAT ALL THE BUZZ IS ABOUT An Alberta Hells Angel sentenced last year to nine years for kidnapping and beating a B.C. man was attacked by another inmate in Matsqui prison earlier this month. Sources confirmed that Robert Lowry of the Edmonton chapter of the notorious biker gang was injured in the Nov. 18 attack. Marie Messer, an assistant warden at Matsqui, said in an…

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

“LANGLEY ALARMED BY SMALLPOX CASE,” The Province (Vancouver). March 27, 1932. Page 21.   ---- Vaccination Clinics to Be Opened Contacts Quarantined. ---- LANGLEY PRAIRIE, March 26. - The municipal council at a special meeting on Saturday ordered Dr. B. B. Marr, municipal health officer, to open vaccination clinics in all districts of Langley following discovery of a case of virulent type smallpox in the municipality near the boundary of Matsqui. 

Several contacts in Langley have been placed under quarantine. Dr. Marr reported to the council that the woman who suffered the attack of smallpox had not visited Vancouver, but two weeks ago was in Ferndale. 

Every precaution is being taken against spread of the disease.

[theraptivadallas]

5 Unique Tourist Attractions You Can Find in Clearbrook Abbotsford

The city of Clearbrook is a small community located just 20 minutes away from the city of Abbotsford. The city has many attractions that are located within walking distance from each other, making it a great place to visit for locals and tourists alike. In this blog post, we'll be highlighting five unique tourist attractions you can find in Clearbrook Abbotsford BC Canada.

International Friendship Garden

Located on the banks of the Fraser River, this garden is a symbol of friendship between the people of Canada and China. It has numerous flower beds, fountains and bonsai trees representing many different regions in China. The International Friendship Garden also contains several small pavilions where you can sit down to take it all in - or simply enjoy your lunch!

Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

The Matsqui Centennial Auditorium is a popular venue for weddings, concerts, and other events. The auditorium has a large stage and seating for up to 950 people. The Matsqui Centennial Auditorium is accessible by car, bus, or bike. It's also a great place for kids to play!

Riverside Resort and Conference Centre

Riverside Resort and Conference Centre

This is a great destination for families, couples or groups of friends. You can enjoy the many amenities at the resort such as an outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise room or lounge by the fireplace. There are plenty of things to do there including hiking, fishing and golfing. The resort also has its own restaurant called “The Grille” where you can eat delicious meals prepared by their chef while enjoying views of Okanagan Lake. If you want to explore other parts of Clearbrook Abbotsford then you can visit Mabel Lake Provincial Park located nearby which has many trails that lead around it with scenic views all year round!

Historic Downtown Clearbrook (Great for photos!)

Clearbrook’s historic downtown is a great place to take photos. Here you can find many old buildings and landmarks, including the Clearbrook Community Hall, which was built in 1911. There are also many great places to eat, like the Sugar Shack Bakery & Tea Room or the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).

This area has a lot of history as well! When it was first founded in 1874 it was called “Indian Reserve No. 10” but was renamed Clearbrook by its first white settler Andrew Porter who arrived in 1875 with three other families. They were all loggers who came from Ontario looking for work cutting trees down here because this region had been logged out already so they had nothing else left except farming which wasn't very profitable at first because there weren't enough people living here yet but eventually population grew so much that by 1900 census count showed that almost 500 residents lived within its boundaries then after WWI ended these numbers started growing even faster as federal government began granting land rights through reserves like this one which meant more opportunities existed once again after many years spent fighting overseas against Germany during both world wars so now instead focusing on agriculture like their ancestors did before them many people decided instead focus on logging again after discovering valuable timber resources nearby such as Douglas fir trees along with those found within nearby Mount Robson Provincial Park

The Shops at Clearbrook Commons

If you are looking for a fun day trip with your family, or want to show out of town guests some of the best shopping in the Fraser Valley, this is a great place to go. The Shops at Clearbrook Commons is located just off the Trans Canada Highway in Abbotsford and has many shops and restaurants that are sure to excite all kinds of people.

If you're looking for something unique, check out their antiques store where they have amazing pieces from across North America. If you're more interested in fashion trends and fashion advice, there are several clothing stores as well as nail salons on site too!

These sites are definitely worth seeing!

These sites are definitely worth seeing! They are unique to the area and make for some fabulous pictures. They’re also great places to take out of town guests, so you can show them what your city or town has to offer. If you have friends visiting from out of town, these spots are the perfect way to spend time together exploring new areas of your city or province. You might even discover an amazing restaurant while you're there!

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you a better idea of what to do when visiting Clearbrook. We know there are many things to see and do in our area, so make sure to take advantage of all the wonderful sites we have listed above!

Prefab Office

A prefab office Clear Brook is a building that is constructed in a controlled environment and then transported to the site for final assembly. The construction of prefab offices involves the use of factory-produced modular components that are assembled on site. Modular buildings are also commonly known as portable, mobile or temporary structures.

Prefab offices are typically used as a temporary office space or as an alternative to permanent buildings during times of high demand. This can include construction sites, disaster areas, military bases and other areas where there is an increased need for office space. A prefab office can be rented, leased or bought depending on your needs and budget

Hewing Haus Clear Brook 604-625-2122 hewinghauscanada@gmail.com

[nickmacleanjazz]

In under two weeks Nick Maclean Quartet feat. Brownman Ali embarks on a MASSIVE Canadian national tour taking us from Toronto all the way to Vancouver Island and back. We're playing 40+ shows, workshops, and other things over the course of the next two months and I CANNOT BE MORE EXCITED! This is going to be an adventure for sure and I hope you'll be able to join us! If hard-swinging, interactive, risk-taking jazz is your jam, make sure to check our full list of tourdates below as to when we'll be near you, and get your tickets today! ---- WATCH Nick Maclean Quartet feat. Brownman Ali play their single ROAD WARRIOR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfOno29FcXM... ---- :: Nick Maclean - piano :: Brownman Ali - trumpet :: Bennett Young - bass (in for Ben Duff) :: Jacob Wutzke - drums (Todd Stewart subbing May 9-14) ---- TOURDATES All tour information can be found at: http://tournmq.brownman.com/ - Wed-Apr-12: Toronto @ La Rev Thr-Apr-13: Oshawa @ Simcoe Blues & Jazz Fri-Apr-14: Waterloo (workshop) Fri-Apr-14: Waterloo @ The Jazz Room Sat-Apr-15: Sudbury @ The Alibi Room Sun-Apr-16: Sault Ste Marie @ Algoma Conservatory Mon-Apr-17 - travel day   Tue-Apr-18- travel day Wed-Apr-19: Winnipeg (workshop) Wed-Apr-19: Gimli @ Ship & Plough Thr-Apr-20: Brandon (workshop) Thr-Apr-20: Brandon @ Vincent Massey H.S. Fri-Apr-21: Saskatoon @ The Bassment (solo piano) Fri-Apr-21: Saskatoon @ The Bassment Sat-Apr-22: Edmonton @ Yardbird Suite Sun-Apr-23: Calgary @ Ironwood Stage Mon-Apr-24: Calgary (workshop) Tue-Apr-25: Canmore @ artsPlace Wed-Apr-26: Canmore (workshop) Thr-Apr-27: Salmon Arm (workshop) Thr-Apr-27: Salmon Arm @ Jazz Club Salmon Arm Fri-Apr-28: Kamloops @ On The Rocks Sat-Apr-29: Abbotsford @ Matsqui Community Hall Sun-Apr-30: Vancouver @ Frankie's Jazz Club Mon-May-01 - travel day Tue-May-02: Nanaimo (workshop) Wed-May-03: Nanaimo (workshop) Thr-May-04: Comox @ Little Red Church Fri-May-05: Victoria @ Vinyl Envy Sat-May-06: Nanaimo @ Simonholt Restaurant Sun-May-07: Victoria @ First Unitarian Mon-May-08 - travel day Tue-May-09: Vancouver @ 2nd Floor Gastown Wed-May-10: Abbotsford (workshop) Thr-May-11: Kelowna (workshop)   Thr-May-11: Kelowna @ DunnEnzies Fri-May-12: Penticton @ The Dream Cafe Sat-May-13: Vernon @ Vernon Jazz Club Sun-May-14: Golden @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Mon-May-15 - day off Tue-May-16 - day off Wed-May-17: Calgary (workshop) Wed-May-17: Lethbridge @ Geomatic Attic Thr-May-18: Taber (workshop) Thr-May-18: Medicine Hat @ Casa Amigos Fri-May-19: Regina @ Acfr Le Bistro Sat-May-20: Brandon @ Chez Angela Sun-May-21: Winnipeg @ West End Cultural Centre Mon-May-22 - day off Tue-May-23: Dryden @ Dryden Regional Wed-May-24 - travel day Thr-May-25: Sault Ste Marie (recording) Fri-May-26: Sault Ste Marie @ Algoma Conservatory Sat-May-27 - travel day Fri-Jun-02: Toronto @ CONTXT

A big thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts for their generous funding allowing this tour to be mounted!

A big thanks to these people and organizations who are presenting or sponsoring some of the shows in the above list, I just didn't have room to include in the individual line!

Dan Silver (Oshawa), Kyle Marcus & Jazz Sudbury (Sudbury), Suburban Swing (Abbotsford), Georgia Straight Jazz Society (Comox), Luis Porretta (Nanaimo), Steamworks Beer (Kelowna), Lethbridge Jazz & Blues (Lethbridge), Regina Jazz Society (Regina), Jazz Winnipeg (Winnipeg)

A special thanks to Derek Brady and Andrew Nicholson at Browntasauras Records for all of their enormous help setting this tour up! ---- www.NicholasMaclean.com www.Browntasauras.com www.TourNMQ.Brownman.com