Thursday, April 16, 2009
Rumor Alert!!
The Central and its patio will be completely reno'd and re-branded and open for the summer! ahhhhhh dont tease.
Community Action
Hey Hey Hey
Thanks to all the people that showed up at the Pub last night to see Jody lose his dreads!! Great fundraiser for cancer and awesome get-together. Fuck I love Fernie!!
He prolly raised about $500+ for the Canadian Cancer Society. And Today this news story came out and caught my eye, I thought I'd share - because not just old people get cancer.
More teens, young adults surviving cancer...
Thu. Apr. 16 2009
CTV.ca News Staff
While more young people are being diagnosed with cancer every year, the good news is that more are also surviving, reports the Canadian Cancer Society.
According to "Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009," released Thursday, there are about 2,075 new cancer cases per year in young adults aged 15 to 29. There are also about 326 deaths per year.
The incidence rates increased in both sexes between 1996 and 2005: males by 0.8 per cent per year and females by 1.4 per cent per year.
But the five-year survival for this age group rose five per cent from 1992 and 1995, to an encouraging to 85 per cent.
As well, death rates declined in both sexes between 1995 and 2004; males by 2.9 per cent per year and females by 1.4 per cent per year.
The most common cancer diagnoses for young males are testicular cancer and lymphoma. The most common cancers for young females are thyroid cancer and lymphoma.
For both young males and females, the most common cause of cancer death is leukemia.
While the increase in survival is good news, the numbers do not tell the story, says Loraine Marrett, Chair of the Statistics Steering Committee and an epidemiologist with Cancer Care Ontario.
"The relatively small number of young people with cancer does not accurately convey the huge impact this disease has on the patients, their families and society," she says.
While a cancer diagnosis is devastating for anyone, it can be especially difficult for a young person, says Heather Logan, Senior Director, Cancer Control Policy and Information, Canadian Cancer Society.
"These young people are in high school or university, building a career or raising a family. Cancer is not something they were expecting to deal with at this stage of their lives."
Because cancer in young adults is relatively rare, many patients feel isolated and unable to find peers for emotional support, the report says.
Once diagnosed, young cancer patients are often overwhelmed trying to navigate through a cancer system that is not tailored to them. They may not always receive the best care because pediatric and adult oncologists are less familiar with how to best treat and support teenagers and young adults.
Young people may receive less aggressive treatments designed for older adults, even though they may be physiologically capable of tolerating more intensive therapies.
Compared to children, teens and young adults are less likely to be enrolled in clinical trials, which are associated with better health outcomes. Only about 10 to 20 per cent of older teenagers with cancer take part in clinical trials compared to 80 per cent of children.
Thu. Apr. 16 2009
CTV.ca News Staff
While more young people are being diagnosed with cancer every year, the good news is that more are also surviving, reports the Canadian Cancer Society.
According to "Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009," released Thursday, there are about 2,075 new cancer cases per year in young adults aged 15 to 29. There are also about 326 deaths per year.
The incidence rates increased in both sexes between 1996 and 2005: males by 0.8 per cent per year and females by 1.4 per cent per year.
But the five-year survival for this age group rose five per cent from 1992 and 1995, to an encouraging to 85 per cent.
As well, death rates declined in both sexes between 1995 and 2004; males by 2.9 per cent per year and females by 1.4 per cent per year.
The most common cancer diagnoses for young males are testicular cancer and lymphoma. The most common cancers for young females are thyroid cancer and lymphoma.
For both young males and females, the most common cause of cancer death is leukemia.
While the increase in survival is good news, the numbers do not tell the story, says Loraine Marrett, Chair of the Statistics Steering Committee and an epidemiologist with Cancer Care Ontario.
"The relatively small number of young people with cancer does not accurately convey the huge impact this disease has on the patients, their families and society," she says.
While a cancer diagnosis is devastating for anyone, it can be especially difficult for a young person, says Heather Logan, Senior Director, Cancer Control Policy and Information, Canadian Cancer Society.
"These young people are in high school or university, building a career or raising a family. Cancer is not something they were expecting to deal with at this stage of their lives."
Because cancer in young adults is relatively rare, many patients feel isolated and unable to find peers for emotional support, the report says.
Once diagnosed, young cancer patients are often overwhelmed trying to navigate through a cancer system that is not tailored to them. They may not always receive the best care because pediatric and adult oncologists are less familiar with how to best treat and support teenagers and young adults.
Young people may receive less aggressive treatments designed for older adults, even though they may be physiologically capable of tolerating more intensive therapies.
Compared to children, teens and young adults are less likely to be enrolled in clinical trials, which are associated with better health outcomes. Only about 10 to 20 per cent of older teenagers with cancer take part in clinical trials compared to 80 per cent of children.
The Canadian Cancer Society chose to focus this year's report on cancer in adolescents and young people, noting that a lot more still needs to be learned about the distinct challenges of this age group.
Other findings of this year's report:
-The five-year relative survival for all cancers combined in Canadians diagnosed in 2002-2004, (excluding Quebec) was 62 per cent. This is a 4.5 per cent increase from those diagnosed in 1992-1994.
-The improvement in survival was greatest for non-Hodgkin lymphoma; prostate, colorectal and breast cancers; and leukemia.
-Survival is highest for thyroid, testicular and prostate cancers and melanoma.
The number of new cancer cases and deaths continues to rise steadily as the Canadian population grows and ages. There will be an estimated 171,000 new cases of cancer in 2009 -- an increase of 4,600 from last year. There will be an estimated 75,300 deaths from cancer - an increase of 1,500 from last year.
While the cancer death rate for Canadian females has remained relatively stable since 1980, the cancer death rate for males has been declining since 1988, as a result of decreases for prostate, lung and other cancers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Get ILLO
DJ Illo will be at the Northern this Friday night. Hes the only Dj of the EH Team that hasnt been to Fernie yet...And hes pretty much my fav of all of them.
Here's a free 35 min mix: CLICK THIS
A good mix for a pre-drinking party.
Here's a free 35 min mix: CLICK THIS
A good mix for a pre-drinking party.
I Hate Twitter
This mockumentary is hilarious. Cuz' that word "Twitter" is sooo eww-tastic - Dont you think?
Summer Plans
Summer will come, I talked to God and he said to just bear with him, it really will come!! Many Music Festivals have their 2009 websites up and running. Start making your plans now. It will make this weather turn for the better faster!!
Shambhala is already sold out of early bird tickets!
Ohh why cant Fernie have one??? Oh ya right cuz the same 10 people that volunteer for everything are burnt out...ya Im bitchy today.
Can't Ignore The Facts
National Post: Carole James bets her principles, and loses
Posted: April 15, 2009, 8:30 AM
British Columbia’s perennially bizarre political culture proved true to form this week, as several high-profile environmental groups rallied around Gordon Campbell’s right-Liberal government and pledged to work against Carole James’s NDP opposition.
And we’re behind those groups, although one might well raise an eyebrow at participation in such a nakedly partisan intervention by tax-exempt charities such as the David Suzuki Foundation and ForestEthics.
It is perhaps slightly dodgy for them to issue carefully worded “apolitical” statements while piggybacking on the greater freedom properly enjoyed by other critics like the non-exempt Pembina Institute. But in any case, the overall message of this ad-hoc coalition is correct: By railing against B.C.’s carbon tax, Ms. James and the B.C. NDP are being insincere and cynical.Many mainstream environmentalists favour carbon taxes, because they discourage usage of all forms of greenhouse-gas-producing fuels, automatically distributing the economic burden according to usage. The associated economic incentives are in line with environmentalists’ goals: The more energy that people conserve, the more money they save.
But when gas prices were at their peak about a year ago, Ms. James gambled on populism instead of principle. She came out against the broad-based Campbell carbon tax, and instead advocated a cap-and-trade system that would hypothetically meet the same emissions-reductions targets, but impose the added costs only on a narrow group of industrial emitters.
By doing so, Ms. James was hoping to position herself as the champion of the little guy, and the enemy of big business. And we suppose that there are a few voters in B.C. who’ve been fooled by the gambit. But as anyone who’s studied the issue can attest, there’s no inherent economic advantage in either an adjustable carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system: Either way, the associated costs get passed down to the end user (that’s technical parlance for you and me) in one form or another. The only difference is that the cap-and-trade system — which would require close monitoring of individual purchasers and oversight of a carbon-credit exchange — involves more government tinkering and transaction costs.
By putting the overall burden on a narrower basis, moreover, James’s plan leaves more kinds of economic activity outside the incentive structure. And it depends on non-compulsory public participation in emissions cuts, which has never worked as a serious strategy and never will.
As for the consumers Ms. James is purportedly so concerned about, any potential savings would come with a cost in net jobs in the energy-producing and heavily energy-dependent sectors in B.C. So says Simon Fraser University enviro-economist Marc Jaccard, who modelled the NDP plan and estimates that 60,000 jobs would be sacrificed in the long term as a result of “the extremely high [greenhouse gas] prices that would be faced by B.C.’s industrial emitters under the NDP policies.”
Mr. Jaccard’s numerical assumptions might be questionable, but his unimpeachable broader point is that there can be no such thing as a free lunch when it comes to emissions reductions — notwithstanding socialist fantasies about making the “bad guys” pay. What governments can do, if they are serious about reducing carbon output, is to reduce the associated transaction costs and make sure there is an efficient payoff for the pain caused to consumers — which is more or less what Mr. Campbell’s government tried to do in the first place.
As bizarre as B.C.’s political circus has become, there is a larger lesson here for Canada’s mainstream left, which remains torn between its populist and elitist camps. While a specious environmental policy based on sticking it to the oil companies may play well on talk radio or in push polls, left-wing opinion-makes such as David Suzuki know better. And as this week’s goings on attest, they aren’t willing to keep their mouths shut just for old-time’s sake.
In the run-up to the May 12 B.C. election, many pundits have been speculating as to whether Mr. Campbell could win a third term for his Liberals. His odds have always been strong. But with the left running against itself, we don’t see how he can lose.
National Post
To me this is saying, the Liberals are prolly gonna be the next elected government in BC, sooo question is...do you want to elect a NDP MLA?? Troy Sebastian would be an opposition MLA with no experience for our voice way out here so far away from Victoria. If that happens, we will never get anything out here in the Valley ever again. Do you think the Liberal government will give a shit what an opposition MLA way out in the boonies is saying, let alone asking for??? uhhh No. Ask the West Kootenays how much attention they've had with an opposition MLA.
Bill Bennet has been a strong MLA, and has done more for this area then the history of MLAs in this riding - (prolly cuz he's strong and loud, and a shoots-from-the hip kinda guy)
Click here for list of accomplishments.
Be careful what you wish for Fernie.
Posted: April 15, 2009, 8:30 AM
British Columbia’s perennially bizarre political culture proved true to form this week, as several high-profile environmental groups rallied around Gordon Campbell’s right-Liberal government and pledged to work against Carole James’s NDP opposition.
And we’re behind those groups, although one might well raise an eyebrow at participation in such a nakedly partisan intervention by tax-exempt charities such as the David Suzuki Foundation and ForestEthics.
It is perhaps slightly dodgy for them to issue carefully worded “apolitical” statements while piggybacking on the greater freedom properly enjoyed by other critics like the non-exempt Pembina Institute. But in any case, the overall message of this ad-hoc coalition is correct: By railing against B.C.’s carbon tax, Ms. James and the B.C. NDP are being insincere and cynical.Many mainstream environmentalists favour carbon taxes, because they discourage usage of all forms of greenhouse-gas-producing fuels, automatically distributing the economic burden according to usage. The associated economic incentives are in line with environmentalists’ goals: The more energy that people conserve, the more money they save.
But when gas prices were at their peak about a year ago, Ms. James gambled on populism instead of principle. She came out against the broad-based Campbell carbon tax, and instead advocated a cap-and-trade system that would hypothetically meet the same emissions-reductions targets, but impose the added costs only on a narrow group of industrial emitters.
By doing so, Ms. James was hoping to position herself as the champion of the little guy, and the enemy of big business. And we suppose that there are a few voters in B.C. who’ve been fooled by the gambit. But as anyone who’s studied the issue can attest, there’s no inherent economic advantage in either an adjustable carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system: Either way, the associated costs get passed down to the end user (that’s technical parlance for you and me) in one form or another. The only difference is that the cap-and-trade system — which would require close monitoring of individual purchasers and oversight of a carbon-credit exchange — involves more government tinkering and transaction costs.
By putting the overall burden on a narrower basis, moreover, James’s plan leaves more kinds of economic activity outside the incentive structure. And it depends on non-compulsory public participation in emissions cuts, which has never worked as a serious strategy and never will.
As for the consumers Ms. James is purportedly so concerned about, any potential savings would come with a cost in net jobs in the energy-producing and heavily energy-dependent sectors in B.C. So says Simon Fraser University enviro-economist Marc Jaccard, who modelled the NDP plan and estimates that 60,000 jobs would be sacrificed in the long term as a result of “the extremely high [greenhouse gas] prices that would be faced by B.C.’s industrial emitters under the NDP policies.”
Mr. Jaccard’s numerical assumptions might be questionable, but his unimpeachable broader point is that there can be no such thing as a free lunch when it comes to emissions reductions — notwithstanding socialist fantasies about making the “bad guys” pay. What governments can do, if they are serious about reducing carbon output, is to reduce the associated transaction costs and make sure there is an efficient payoff for the pain caused to consumers — which is more or less what Mr. Campbell’s government tried to do in the first place.
As bizarre as B.C.’s political circus has become, there is a larger lesson here for Canada’s mainstream left, which remains torn between its populist and elitist camps. While a specious environmental policy based on sticking it to the oil companies may play well on talk radio or in push polls, left-wing opinion-makes such as David Suzuki know better. And as this week’s goings on attest, they aren’t willing to keep their mouths shut just for old-time’s sake.
In the run-up to the May 12 B.C. election, many pundits have been speculating as to whether Mr. Campbell could win a third term for his Liberals. His odds have always been strong. But with the left running against itself, we don’t see how he can lose.
National Post
To me this is saying, the Liberals are prolly gonna be the next elected government in BC, sooo question is...do you want to elect a NDP MLA?? Troy Sebastian would be an opposition MLA with no experience for our voice way out here so far away from Victoria. If that happens, we will never get anything out here in the Valley ever again. Do you think the Liberal government will give a shit what an opposition MLA way out in the boonies is saying, let alone asking for??? uhhh No. Ask the West Kootenays how much attention they've had with an opposition MLA.
Bill Bennet has been a strong MLA, and has done more for this area then the history of MLAs in this riding - (prolly cuz he's strong and loud, and a shoots-from-the hip kinda guy)
Click here for list of accomplishments.
Be careful what you wish for Fernie.
TONIGHT
Tonight Jody loses his dreads. All in the name of raising money for cancer research and prevention, to honor his Aunt that lost her battle with cancer.
Jody you are a beautiful soul to come forward and throw this epic event for your friends and the people of Fernie. You are brave and courageous buddy! Mwah! You will be ab fab with or without your hair!
Tonight at The Pub, 9:00pm
All the Local djs will be spinning on 4 decks
and lots of prizes from Freyja Lifestyle Fashion.
See you cancer fighters there!!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Crappy Saturday For Business Owners
So there were a few break-ins last night in Fernie's downtown business area. I guess its that time again where assholes are making a break and grab to get some cash for a ride back to Ontario or Australia, or where ever. Retailers and Restaurants BEWARE!!!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
A Quiet Thursday
Town was awfully quiet this post-Hot Dog Day. I wonder how many babies were conceived or I wonder how many teeth were lost.
Biz
Did you know there is a new totally hip hair styling shop open by The Cash Store (ew) and Kalvin's Kitchen???
Its called "Sparrow". Noel and Stacey are new to town from Calgary. They have trained all over, including New York. This is great news to all of us having to wait a month to get into Blue Lime.
So congrats to them. Go check it out, I have already seen thier work around town and its hot! And I know hot, and that shit is hot!!
So, there are new businesses opening like Sparrow, The Livery and Freyja is getting an expansion this spring. Looks like Fernie is thinking positive! Right On!
Its called "Sparrow". Noel and Stacey are new to town from Calgary. They have trained all over, including New York. This is great news to all of us having to wait a month to get into Blue Lime.
So congrats to them. Go check it out, I have already seen thier work around town and its hot! And I know hot, and that shit is hot!!
So, there are new businesses opening like Sparrow, The Livery and Freyja is getting an expansion this spring. Looks like Fernie is thinking positive! Right On!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Weekend Planner
Mat the Alien is back in Fernie this Saturday night at Bulldogs.
I wonder is Kyle is planning an Easter egg hunt? 'Cuz if he his, he should really wear a bunny costume.
Streets Are Talkin'
Fernie smalltalk topic of the day: Are you going to Hot Dog Day? If so are you stashing beer on the hill on Tuesday????
World Health Day
April 7th is World Health Day.BC takes a step towards better health for children with a new law taking affect tommorow.
CBC NEWS: B.C. sets $109 fine for smoking in cars with kids present
British Columbians caught smoking in a vehicle with children under 16 present will face a $109 fine under new provincial regulations effective April 7.
The new regulations aim to protect children from second-hand smoke, Healthy Living Minister Mary Polak said Wednesday.
"Any level of second-hand smoke has harmful effects on a child's health, so it's important that we protect vulnerable children who are confined in a vehicle," Polak said.
Police will have the authority to stop any vehicle when they suspect someone is smoking in the presence of children.
People who fail to pay the fine will not be able to renew their driver's licence or auto insurance.
The regulations follow legislation that was passed in the spring of 2008 under the Motor Vehicle Act.
"The dangers of second-hand smoke are more pronounced in the enclosed space of a vehicle, and children — who are more susceptible to its harmful effects — have no choice but to breathe it in," said Barbara Kaminsky, chief executive of the Canadian Cancer Society's B.C. and Yukon division.
B.C. joins Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon in banning smoking in cars when children are present.
Well shit, someone has to lookout for those that cant speak for themselves. It just sounds like it may be a litle hard to enforce, cops are reeeeeeallly gonna have to look and creep to catch adults smoking AND if there are kids in the back.
Jus Saying...
Is it wrong that I kinda wanna see the Hanna Montana Movie? Cuz if its wrong I dont want to be right.
The Free Press
Stop for hitchers - risk a $100 fine
By Rebecca Edwards Free Press Staff
Drivers who stop at the hitching spot in Fernie are breaking the law and could be criminally liable if their stopped vehicle caused a crash, police and politicians have warned. Stopping on highways to pick up people is illegal under provincial highways safety laws and carries a penalty of over $100. The RDEK and RCMP are now considering installing new signage and alternative hitching spots ahead of next year’s ski season in order to stop drivers stopping in a dangerous place.RDEK Area A director Mike Sosnowski represents West Fernie starting at the bridge and has had several complaints from residents who are worried that stopped cars block their visibility at nearby intersections. “I know it is a traditional place and part of the winter culture, nobody wants to spoil that,” Sosnowski said.“The ideal thing would be to find a place off the highway where they could wait, but hitchhiking is an opportunist thing – would drivers take the effort to turn off the highway to pick someone up?“I don’t know the solution yet, all I know is it is an accident waiting to happen.” Director Sosnowski has asked the Elk Valley RCMP detachment to police the area and ticket drivers who stop illegally. Sgt Dave Dubnyk said random spot checks have been made in recent months but wants to see wider education about the laws in place at the highway. “I don’t think people realize it is a no-stopping zone. If we see drivers stopping we will go to talk to them, but there is no sense swarming in and handing out fines without educating people first.“Drivers are trying to do the right thing by picking hitchhikers up and if a safe place could be created for them to stop where there are no views obstructed or no traffic concerns everyone would be happier. “Potentially there could be some civil and criminal implications if a driver stopped and there was an accident as a result, because they are breaking the law.”
To me this is just another argument that RCR needs to provide some staff housing. Half those buggers hitching are counting on that to get them to work on time.
By Rebecca Edwards Free Press Staff
Drivers who stop at the hitching spot in Fernie are breaking the law and could be criminally liable if their stopped vehicle caused a crash, police and politicians have warned. Stopping on highways to pick up people is illegal under provincial highways safety laws and carries a penalty of over $100. The RDEK and RCMP are now considering installing new signage and alternative hitching spots ahead of next year’s ski season in order to stop drivers stopping in a dangerous place.RDEK Area A director Mike Sosnowski represents West Fernie starting at the bridge and has had several complaints from residents who are worried that stopped cars block their visibility at nearby intersections. “I know it is a traditional place and part of the winter culture, nobody wants to spoil that,” Sosnowski said.“The ideal thing would be to find a place off the highway where they could wait, but hitchhiking is an opportunist thing – would drivers take the effort to turn off the highway to pick someone up?“I don’t know the solution yet, all I know is it is an accident waiting to happen.” Director Sosnowski has asked the Elk Valley RCMP detachment to police the area and ticket drivers who stop illegally. Sgt Dave Dubnyk said random spot checks have been made in recent months but wants to see wider education about the laws in place at the highway. “I don’t think people realize it is a no-stopping zone. If we see drivers stopping we will go to talk to them, but there is no sense swarming in and handing out fines without educating people first.“Drivers are trying to do the right thing by picking hitchhikers up and if a safe place could be created for them to stop where there are no views obstructed or no traffic concerns everyone would be happier. “Potentially there could be some civil and criminal implications if a driver stopped and there was an accident as a result, because they are breaking the law.”
To me this is just another argument that RCR needs to provide some staff housing. Half those buggers hitching are counting on that to get them to work on time.
Vancouver to Fernie
If you are watching any BC news lately you'll have noticed that the Vancouver Convention Centre is been one of the top stories for the last couple days.I havent checked it out myself, but I came across a review from my favorite no bull-shit Vancouver blogger, here's his take:
Yesterday I scoped out the new Vancouver Convention Centre addition and was absolutely amazed. The thing is a behemoth and Vancouver may finally have the public gathering space it sorely needs. Although initially I thought the design was lacking, after seeing how it has turned out I must say I am pleasantly surprised. The glass exterior and the usage of wood in the interior worked out quite well.
Now moving on to the financial and economic side of things. The financial experts and pundits over at BR likened the cost overruns (egregious as they may be) to the fast ferries debacle in the nineties. So did a bunch of other dimwitted NDP supporters and ultra left wing bloggers. Any progress that doesn't have money earmarked for social housing is bad in their eyes. Heck, even if it has social housing a la Woodwards and Olympic Village it's still bad. Nothing is ever enough for those moochers, gimme more but heaven forbid I have to work hard for it. The beat goes on...
Anyways, back to the Convention Centre, I'm hearing that 184 conventions have been booked thus far (over a 8 year period I believe), 60 of which would not have come here prior to the expansion taking place. This will generate approximately $2 billion in economic activity. Hmmm....let's see cost of construction was about $900 million and it will bring in $2 billion and counting. In addition, it will employ people (those that want to work, sorry APC). What's wrong with that? Message to Adrian Dix (NDP MLA) how much economic activity did the fast ferries bring in? Zilch, nadda, zero so please SHUT THE FUCK UP!.
http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/
How does the convention centre affect Fernie?
Millions and millions of people will be coming to Vancouver for conventions now that maybe before would have travelled to convention centres in New York or China or whereever, while they are milling around the centre, they can take advantage of the many touch screen kiosks that deliver infomation about ALL of BC. Offering travel options and highlights. Fernie will be on all those kiosks. Generating tourism and business for Fernie from millions of vistors over the next 20-30 years and more.
Its a plan to keep our economy thriving for many years to come.
Never before has BC been able to offer the world a venue like this, and the compliments and praise from around the world on this building is priceless.
Yes you can tell Im getting policital, haha but I really am happy with how BC is doing and all the projects that the Liberals have done in BC and Fernie. I dont think its a good time to switch back to the NDP. Your vote is really going to count this time.
Keep BC Strong
Politic'in - Facts
Doctors
Did you know that Fernie has 15 doctors for a population of 4,000? That’s 3.75 per 1000, 30% more doc’s than Victoria and 47% more than the provincial average. Also, the physician supply dropped all over BC during the NDP years and has rebounded under the Liberal government
Did you know that Fernie has 15 doctors for a population of 4,000? That’s 3.75 per 1000, 30% more doc’s than Victoria and 47% more than the provincial average. Also, the physician supply dropped all over BC during the NDP years and has rebounded under the Liberal governmentNurses
The Liberal Government added 2,500 new nurse training spaces – that’s nearly 30 times more than the NDP created during the entire 1990s.
600 more nurses were hired under the Liberals.
The Liberal Government added 2,500 new nurse training spaces – that’s nearly 30 times more than the NDP created during the entire 1990s.
600 more nurses were hired under the Liberals.
The NDP eliminated 1,600 full-time nursing positions between 1993 and 1997.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Trent Got ME Good
Trent Raznor wins for best April Fool...I fell for it!! ahhhhhh soo funny
http://www.nin.com/strobelight/
Couple Things:
1. The new furniture store "Livery Home", thats located in the old Livery building is now open. You gotta see it to believe it.
2. Dont forget to audition for "Hot Tub Time Machine" tommorow, 11am at the curling rink. Dress in you 80s gear. Get paid to stand around, and stand around and stand around. Trust me I've been on a couple sets in my time. And no, John Cusack will not be there tommorow.
3. Its starting to actrually look like spring, so get outside!
4. Freyja Lifestyle Fashion will be closed for Wednesday April 8th....Are you kidding me???? Its Hot Dog Day!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Reading Material
The new April Fix and Summer Fix are out. Ohhhh what a lovely ad by Freyja! And no those two bitches arnt local.
Tourism Bucks For Us
The City of Fernie has been officially granted resort municipality status by the provincial government.
The City will now be able to access over 300 thousand dollars per year from hotel room tax collected in the area to use towards tourism initiatives.
Fernie's strategic plan for the money includes funding the evening shuttle, funding festivals and other cultural tourism initiatives, and improving signage around town.
Much Thanks to Bill Bennett!
The City will now be able to access over 300 thousand dollars per year from hotel room tax collected in the area to use towards tourism initiatives.
Fernie's strategic plan for the money includes funding the evening shuttle, funding festivals and other cultural tourism initiatives, and improving signage around town.
Much Thanks to Bill Bennett!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Forecast Blows
The Forecast says spring wont really be making an appearance for at least 2 weeks.
Expect Hot Dog Day to be cloudy, rainy and a high of 3.
Why does mother nature hate us? Is it because I abandoned my reusable grocery bags to go back to the plastic ones so I could use them as garbage bags??
This picture of the bambi makes me feel mildly better.
Booty Shaking Time, Fo Reals
Holy Shit!!
South Rakkas Crew will be at the Northern this Friday night!!
This is gonna be complete absolute crazyness!
Last time I saw these guys they opened for Diplo in Calgary and while they played they berated the Calgary crowd for having no style!!!! Bahahahah, but when I started looking around the club it was apparent that Suzy Sher musta just had a sale.
What these brothers are gonna think of our toque wearing bum scene should be interesting. If you got a rope chain, this is the night to wear it, unless you are me and wear it to any other Friendly Fire night.
SEE YOU THERE!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Its Monday
It's Monday, booooooo. One thing that's important to remember when your brain is all mush today, and I stress this to my friends all the time, you are much smarter then most people...watch this for some laughs.
‘Sham-wow’ guy arrested
‘Sham-wow’ guy arrested
On May Long Weekend This Year...
CBC NEWS: The RCMP police complaints commissioner said police efforts to stop drunken revellers from ruining Canada Day celebrations, while laudable, aren't legal.
Paul Kennedy was looking into the actions of West Shore RCMP in B.C. in their attempt to help Victoria police rid the annual Canada Day fireworks celebration of drunken rowdies.
On Canada Day last year, RCMP and other police forces searched members of the public and seized vast amounts of alcohol and drugs destined to be consumed at the celebration.
A woman launched a complaint after being searched three times, pointing out police forces in Canada don't have the authority to initiate such random searches.
Kennedy concluded the searchers weren't authorized under the B.C. Liquor Control Act, which he said in his report is unfortunate.
Kennedy said if the police searches are to continue, then either the B.C. government or City of Victoria needs to change the laws to give police the legislative authority.
Sooooo, you might not get searched this year, but you could still get shot or tasered to death!!
Burn Out
Starbucks Corp. will shut down its Aberdeen Centre location in Richmond, B.C., on Wednesday, the company's first-ever closing in Canada.
The coffee retailer said the decision to close was caused by current economic conditions and because the location itself was under-performing.
Starbucks has announced it plans on closing 100 coffee shops outside of the U.S., but it has so far not revealed how many more outlets in B.C. will be shuttered.
Starbucks still has 365 locations in the province.
Is it the economy or the product???? Starbucks is way over roasted, Ive never liked it. I once worked with a lady at a news station in Calgary that relied on her morning Starbucks as a form of a laxitive, she said it HAD to be Starbucks! She'd drink it, then about 30 minutes later she'd briskly walk past my desk towards the restroom. Haha.
The economy issues haven't affected my coffee habit/addiction. I have bought a take out coffee everyday for the past 2 weeks. Honest! Tim Hortons, Mugshots and The Fernie Tea and Coffee House all know me well! And today I tried the Cincott oraganic coffee for the first time, it was great but the take away lids dont stay on well. I know I know, but my to-go cup had frozen coffee in it.
Sidenote: Tim Hortons has over 3000 locations across Canada with no plans to close any.
Did you know, if you drive from Fernie to Tofino, you will hit 27 Tim Horton's locations.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Fernie Represent!
The Junos are on tonight.(crickets)
Full of Canadian pride, fresh from watching "One Week" I flipped to the show and to my surprise a beautiful Emily Brydon was in the audience and getting an interview where she gave Fernie BC a shout out and waved her arms with the universal "Rock n Roll" hand signs! haahha way to go Emily!
Thaddda girl! Fernie Represent!!!
Doesnt this picture of Avril damper your Canadian pride! Gross.
There's One In All Of Us
Spike Jonze makes "Where The Wild Things Are".
An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
To be released in October. Tag Line: There's one in all of us.
This is going to be great for all, but especially for a generation that grew up reading that book and is now running the rat race grown-ups do.
Friday, March 27, 2009
You Must!
Remember the first time you saw the "My Name is Joe and I Am Canadian" beer commerical a couple years ago? Remember how fucking awesome it was? How it sparked your Canadian pride and patriotism??Well, this movie will do the same thing for you.
I really enjoyed it, you must see it!
Dont worry, its not the doom and gloom movie you expect it will be. It will have you laughing throughout and beaming in Canadian pride.
Dont Believe The Hype!
Need a passport?Well, don’t drive to Cranbrook.
Dont believe the hype. The so-called passport centre in Cranbrook that’s located in the Service Canada office is a joke.
The ONLY point of that government service is to just look over your application to make sure you filled in all the correct boxes. They then drop it in the regular mail like you would do from Fernie. And by checking it over, they don’t verify the information you wrote down, just that the spaces are filled with information.
In no way whatsoever can the office in Cranbrook fast track your passport, expedite it, or get it to you any faster in any way other then in the 4-6 week period.
If you want your passport in 2 weeks or less you HAVE to visit the Passport Canada office in a major city.
After driving all the way to Cranbrook instead of using my one day off to drive to Calgary. I was informed once I got there that the whole purpose of my drive was to just have an agent look over my form.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH what a fucking WASTE!!
I actually asked the agent “So, what’s the point of coming here and this office???” Her response, “Oh well we look over your application to make sure you filled it out correctly”.
WTF are people this stupid that the government had to open a secondary office in Cranbrook for this reason??? Service Canada locations offer other services, but the main hype around this was to help the passport process. I specifically recall a media blitz with MP Jim Abbott, toting the great new passport office in Cranbrook. Basically if you are a normal functioning human being and you carefully fill your form out with caution and scrutiny, then drop it in the mail. You will get your passport in the same amount of time that it would take you if you drove to Cranbrook and had the government employees check it over and stick the stamp on it for you.
My trip wasn't a total waste, I had lunch at "East Side Marios" the new restaurant in the old Boston Pizza location. Marios totally kicks Boston Pizzas ass.
Goodbye Cranbrooklyn, Hello Alberta
A Formal Press Conference...
On Wednesday March 25, Fernie Alpine Resort held an impromptu press conference to help satisfy the peaked curiosities and settle the flying questions about the upcoming 1st Annual Fernival event. Since the first event announcement, people have been mystified by SN-O-BAMA and where Spirit of the West fits into it all? After much speculation about what it all could mean, Fernie Alpine Resort provides solid answers that hope to bring some calm to the Fernival fever that has taken aflame since the first mention of this new and enigmatic event. And though the press conference drew in few, for the amazing snow at the resort kept everyone out skiing, the critical Q & A session was documented and goes as follows:Q: What is Fernival and when is it?A: Fernival is the name of Fernie Alpine Resort’s brand new ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION. The name is a play on “Fernie” with the word “festival”. We wanted the name to not only reflect the wonderful resort location but also stand the test of time. With the bonus weekend planned on Saturday April 18-19th, we thought it would be a climactic way to end the season with this festive event.
Q: What is all this talk about “SN-O-BAMA” and skiing in jeans?A: SN-O-BAMA is the chosen theme for the 1st Annual Fernival event. Again, the name is a play on words, putting “snow” together with “bama” which in urban lingo means: crazy, outrageous, and odd. Though the name has a coincidental reference to a certain current political figure, let it be known that Fernie Alpine Resort has no plan to nationalize the ski industry nor campaign political views throughout Fernival. Despite the connotation, we felt that it was no time to bail out on some good creativity and pushed forward with the theme believing that it truly describes the unique experience that Fernival promises to give. Recognizing a need for change, we felt “SN-O-BAMA” was an original and deserving homage to SNOW. And since “bama” has urban roots to mean slightly unstylish, we added in the throw-back reference to skiing in jeans taking this event back to the good ol’ times when we had fun and skied! We encourage you all to wear your jeans and ski too - Yes, you can! All in all, we knew the name would create some stimulus in the populations and we are glad that it got your attention. Come and get SN-O-BAMA with us!
Q: Is the real Spirit of the West playing or is this some kind of tribute band?A: Lo and behold, the real Spirit of the West will be donning us with their presence and providing their fantastic music at Fernival on April 18 in the Fernie Alpine Resort plaza. Talk about standing the test of time, this Canadian band has lasted a quarter of a century in the music industry and are a proud inductee into the Western Canadian Music Association’s Hall of Fame. We feel our guests deserve musical entertainment that promises spirit and tradition and so we bring you Canadian alt-rockers, Spirit of the West. Join us in the plaza at 3:00pm-5:00pm on Saturday April 18 and let their foot-stomping blend of hard rock, britpop and celtic folk fire you up at Fernival.
Q: Are there any other activities and fun to be had at Fernival?A: Our spring bash will keep you entertained from beginning to end with a live DJ spinning in the plaza, fun games and activities happening all afternoon, the amazing live music from Spirit of the West, and not to mention all the fun you will have skiing and riding. Meet new friends or hang with the old ones. Come on out and celebrate Fernival with us - this is an event you won’t want to miss!
soooo, see you on Hot Dog Day...
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Got Informed!
BIG MONSTER PARTY on the deck at the Corner Pocket Brassiere!!!!
11am-Midnight with Shuttles running you back to town all night. How nice.
DJS, FOOD, BEVVIES!
Party Party Happy Happy
It’s a really great thing that they are doing this, not only for business but also to alleviate all the stress the ski hill has on hot dog day with liability and shit.
Look for the posters around town!
11am-Midnight with Shuttles running you back to town all night. How nice.
DJS, FOOD, BEVVIES!
Party Party Happy Happy
It’s a really great thing that they are doing this, not only for business but also to alleviate all the stress the ski hill has on hot dog day with liability and shit.
Look for the posters around town!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Just Because...
The film fest this weekend got me thinking;If Schoolyard held a film fest it would look like:
Friday 7:00pm
Opening Reception – Come dressed as your favorite movie character, drinks and appies by Boston Pizza, bartending by those hot bitches from the Northern and music by DJ Friendly Fire, taking place at the Hosmer bar.
9:00pm
Opening movie, “Old School” at the Vogue with free kegs.
11:00pm
After party with Snoop Dogg and Lindsay Lohan in the Carasella parking lot.
Saturday
11:00am
“Bitch” Brunch with John Cusack. Eat a dynamite breakfast buffet while bitching about bad movies and remakes. Followed by a showing of The Burbs, then naptime.
4:00pm
You Tube workshop, learn to perfect your homemade movies with Chace Crawford and Matt Damon at BullDogs.
Celebrity Pool Tournament to follow:
Randal MacNair and Adam Sandler
Vs.
Luc Coultry and Will Ferrell
Winner takes on
Meghan Culley and Megan Fox
9:00 pm
Double Feature Drive-In Movie in a field out on Cokato Road.
"Drop Dead Gorgeous" followed by "Wayne’s World".
12:00-6am
After Party! Fernie Yacht Club and BC/DC play a concert in the field with beer gardens and circus performers.
Now that’s a fucking film fest!!! Get me some sponsors and Ill throw it! I don’t joke about these things.
Weekend Planner
Friday March 27th-Opening Night of The Reel Canadian Film Fest
The Friday night flick is “One Week” with Joshua Jackson. Scroll down the blog posts to find the trailer.
Click here for The Reel Canadian Film Fest
-Luscious Beats at the Royal Hotel!
YESSSS! the girls are back to bring you to a shake and pop frenzy
$5 cover before 10! Many people were super sad they missed these girls the last time they came, so best to not repeat that mistake!!
-Scratch Bastid is also at the Northern with Josh Martinez, holy shit thats insane fun! $10 cover – better go early to get a stamp.
-"Bluessmyth" is at the Pub, so if you don’t do the dj dancey dance thing, check out bluesy rock with one of the Pub's great ceasers.
Saturday March 28th
The Reel Canadian Film Fest continues.
And DJ Degree is at the Northen, hes from Edmonton and is alright.
I'm Obsessed!
Okay other then the weak moment I had walking past Cook’s Cabin on Saturday night, I’m really trying to incorporate organic foods and products into my little world.One product that I found in Banff a year ago and I absolutely CANNOT get enough of is
“100% Pure”.
Click Here for 100PercentPure.com
Don’t be fooled by their lackluster labels, I’ve never been so impressed with a product before like this one. And if anyone knows make-up and lotions its freakin’ moi and you know it. I have tried the lotions, and the nourishing face oil and it’s AMAZING.
100% natural and organic!!
The scents of these products are sooo naturally real. You know what Im saying? REAL! Don’t feel guilty slathering it all over yourself. You wont be able to touch Walmart crap again.
Ps. Why you should go Organic…
1 It's healthy On average, organic food contains higher levels of vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium as well as cancer-fighting antioxidants.
2 No nasty additives Organic food doesn't contain food additives which can cause health problems such as heart disease, osteoporosis, migraines and hyperactivity. Amongst the additives banned are hydrogenated fat, aspartame (artificial sweetener) and monosodium glutamate.
3 Avoids pesticides Over 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional farming and residues are often present in non-organic food.
4 No GM Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic standards.
5 Reliance on drugs removed There is growing concern about the high use of antibiotics on farm animals and the possible effects on human health. Soil Association standards prohibit the routine use of antibiotics.
6 No hidden costs Compare this with the 120million that tax payers fork out to pay for chemicals to be removed from drinking water, mainly as a result of the pesticides used in farming.
7 High standards Organic food comes from trusted sources. All organic farms and food companies are inspected at least once a year. The standards for organic food are laid down in Canadian law.
8 Care for animals Animal welfare is taken very seriously under organic standards. The benefits of the organic approach are acknowledged by animal welfare organizations such as Compassion in World Farming as well as the government.
9 Good for wildlife and the environment The government has said that it is better for wildlife, causes lower pollution from sprays, produces less carbon dioxide - the main global warming gas - and less dangerous wastes.
10 Top for taste Many people prefer organic food because they say it tastes better. A number of top chefs choose organic. Including many local chefs in Fernie.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Spring Release
For those who know how amazing the Whitewater cookbooks are from Nelson BC, you’ll have no problem understanding why Island Lake Lodge has jumped the bandwagon for publishing a signature cookbook.
I personally own the 2 Whitewater books, (The new one was just released). I am a huge fan of them. I actually just made the “Dad’s Lunchbox Cookies” from the second book just 2 nights ago, sooo good!
The rumor is, from a trusted souce, the Island Lake cookbook is going to blow the Whitewater book out of the freakin water!!
Im amped for the release this spring. Watch for a launch at Polar Peak.
Polar Peak Books, apparently, have sold more Whitewater cookbooks then Harry Potter books! So this launch party better bring it!
It will be available through Polar Peek and Island Lake for $29.95
Expect chef conversational bios and the sickest pics by Henry Gorgi.
I personally own the 2 Whitewater books, (The new one was just released). I am a huge fan of them. I actually just made the “Dad’s Lunchbox Cookies” from the second book just 2 nights ago, sooo good!
The rumor is, from a trusted souce, the Island Lake cookbook is going to blow the Whitewater book out of the freakin water!!
Im amped for the release this spring. Watch for a launch at Polar Peak.
Polar Peak Books, apparently, have sold more Whitewater cookbooks then Harry Potter books! So this launch party better bring it!
It will be available through Polar Peek and Island Lake for $29.95
Expect chef conversational bios and the sickest pics by Henry Gorgi.
FUN-Due
Have you tried the Fondue at Cincott’s Organic Market yet?
Mmmmm, its straight up a great time to get down with melted cheese. Melted cheese is pretty much the way to anyone’s heart, truly don’t you think? Also try the meat fondue or the chocolate fondue. A variety of different fondues are available. Rosemary and I tried the “Oakanagan Cheese Fondue” and it was a fon-DO-IT. Everything is organic at Cincott Orangic Market, its truly amazing and extra de-lish! This addition to Fernie is a FUN-DO!
Mmmmm, its straight up a great time to get down with melted cheese. Melted cheese is pretty much the way to anyone’s heart, truly don’t you think? Also try the meat fondue or the chocolate fondue. A variety of different fondues are available. Rosemary and I tried the “Oakanagan Cheese Fondue” and it was a fon-DO-IT. Everything is organic at Cincott Orangic Market, its truly amazing and extra de-lish! This addition to Fernie is a FUN-DO!
Cincott Organic Market is located in the old Jamochas house, beside Stop'n'Shop.
Prices range by how many people in your party. "$25 for a 1-2 person cheese fondue"
In Less Then A Month...
Hot Dog Day April 8thDo you know what you are wearing yet?
Stop into The Revival for some hot doggin threads and accessories.
The Pub is having their Hot Dog Party the night before Hot Dog Day. Whats with that? I hear they are super tired of all the drunk people on actual Hot Dog Day. Where is the party on the night of the 8th then? Someone talk to me!
White Beer
Ahhhhh! Before all I could get my hands on was warm Hoegaarden in the back of the Liqour store covered in dust. Now it seems every company is trying to pull it off. I think its getting “clear pepsi”–esque. Just leave white beer to the experts of white beer and stick making your regular lager, maybe you even need to improve what you already got. Perhaps white beer is just the modern thing to do. Freyja should come out with a Freyja White Beer, just in time to coordinate it with all the spring dresses and jammer shorts in the shop. Now that’s thinking!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Making The Best Of It
Super Cool Mix Click Here -FREE
Walking around in this shit sucks, at least have some good music playing in your headphones, it help a little.
Kimmel Goes Bounce
Tonight on Jimmy Kimmel !!!
Tune in for a special live performance of MSTRKRFT's hit "Bounce" featuring guest vocalists N.O.R.E and ISIS from THUNDERHEIST 12:05 am/11:05 pm central on ABC. The album Fist of God is out now on Dim Mak/Downtown Records.
What Would You Do??
Coming to Fernie: The first annual Reel Canadian Film Festival is a showcase of the very best of Canadian dramatic filmmaking including Canadian talent, production and locations.
Premiering NEXT Friday night to kick off The Reel Canadian Film Fest here in Fernie,
Joshua Jackson stars in "One Week".
For More Info on the Film Fest Click Here
Get tickets to this opening night fast, Carasella still had a bunch!
Right off the bat I'd have to say, if I had only one week to live, I probabley would eat a lot!!! Ahhh guilt free poutine and perogies with the crack sauce!!
Premiering NEXT Friday night to kick off The Reel Canadian Film Fest here in Fernie,
Joshua Jackson stars in "One Week".
For More Info on the Film Fest Click Here
Get tickets to this opening night fast, Carasella still had a bunch!
Right off the bat I'd have to say, if I had only one week to live, I probabley would eat a lot!!! Ahhh guilt free poutine and perogies with the crack sauce!!
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