 This past summer, the Alfano family set out for their family fishing trip to Loon Lake. Little did they know that a life-altering event would unfold. John Alfano, accompanied by his wife Sandra, drove in their convertible, while their son and his girlfriend, Steven and Sydney, followed in her SUV, loaded with all their camping equipment. As they traveled along Highway 1, about 85 km outside of Cache Creek, a loud collision shook them to the core. When they looked back in their rear-view mirror, they saw a vehicle flipping through the air and landing on its roof. Their hearts sank as they realized that it was their son and girlfriend’s car. Expecting the worst, they turned around. As they pulled up to the wreckage, Steven and Sydney were starting to crawl out of the vehicle and as Sydney was being pulled out of the wreck, she said “we’re still goin’ fishing, aren’t we?” They had been hit by an oncoming semi-truck trailer. John describes it as nothing short of a miracle. How is this paragraph: In the ensuing chaos and panic, they reached out to their friends already at Loon Lake, and without hesitation, Jim and Bob drove to Cache Creek to meet them. Nancy and Camille, two kind-hearted strangers not only assisted in transferring their camping gear but also provided emotional support during this challenging time. Steven and Sydney were transported to the nearest hospital by ambulance. Jim and Bob, along with Nancy and Camille, helped transport all their items to Loon Lake, allowing John and Sandra to go and pick up Steven and Sydney from Lillooet Hospital where they were being examined and treated for their cuts and wounds. As they recount this harrowing incident, they remain forever grateful for the small acts of kindness that loomed large and carried them through. And they laugh as they share the ending of their story. They did end up going to Loon Lake to go fishing. And Sydney brags triumphantly that she caught the largest trout that day - a metaphor for resilience and hope; and a reminder that even amidst adversity, miracles are possible, and there is inherent goodness in the world.
 Little Kingdom Childcare, a leading childcare provider in Mission, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its second location, furthering its commitment to providing exceptional childcare services to the community.
Founded in 2020, Little Kingdom Childcare Inc. has been dedicated to offering nurturing childcare in a safe and stimulating environment. The company's first location, a Licensed Home-based Multiage Childcare facility in Mission, has successfully served families and children, earning a reputation for excellence in early education. Responding to the growing demand for their quality services, Little Kingdom Childcare is expanding into a larger space, boasting approximately 4000 square feet of purposefully designed facilities. This expansion reflects the organization's steadfast belief that children thrive when cared for in secure and stimulating environments that prioritize their needs and well-being. "We are excited to embark on this new chapter with the grand opening of our second location," said Sanam and Mubarak, Founders and Directors of Little Kingdom Childcare. "Our goal has always been to provide a home away from home for children, and this expansion allows us to reach even more families in Mission, offering them the opportunity to provide their children with the best start in life through our expert quality care." Little Kingdom Childcare specializes in caring for children aged 0 to 12 years old, recognizing the critical importance of early education in a child's development. The new facility has been meticulously designed to create an enriching environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and growth. "We believe that all children deserve access to exceptional early education settings that enable them to reach their full potential," the directors added. The grand opening event is scheduled for Monday, November 20th at 10:00am and the new location is situated at 33365 1st Ave in downtown Mission, BC. The festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the state-of-the-art facility, and an opportunity to meet the dedicated staff at Little Kingdom Childcare Inc. For more information about Little Kingdom Childcare and the grand opening event, please contact: Miriam Bozman, Executive Director, Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce [email protected] or 604-286-0114. Some businesses in Downtown Mission are doing a reboot of their annual Customer Appreciation Night on November 16th from 4-8pm. Old favourites such as photos with Santa at the Candy Shack and the Winter Window Contest will be happening as well as the Christmas lights will be up earlier to light up the Downtown. There will be Christmas music in participating stores with specials to Kickoff the Christmas season.   As seen on Oprah and ELLEN - World Rock N Roll Tribute Artist Champion Luisa Marshall performs her spectacular show with her band. Her uncanny resemblance to Tina Turner paved the way for her world class tribute act with rave reviews and standing ovations all over the world.
Luisa has been on Oprah twice, and also made an appearance on Ellen which received an incredible 26-second standing ovation. Luisa was also invited to walk on the Red Carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. Remember Tina's Hits - “Proud Mary”, “Simply the Best”, “What's Love Got to Do With It”, “Nutbush City Limits”, “We Don’t Need Another Hero”, “Private Dancer”, “Steamy Windows”, “Addicted To Love”, “A Fool In Love”, “Better Be Good To Me”, “Land of 1000 Dances”, “Let's Stay Together”, “River Deep Mountain High” and much more... This show is super fun, rockin’ and engaging. Get ready with your cellphones because you or someone you know may end up dancing on stage to Private Dancer. Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/relivethemusic/972442 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/relivethemusic/972442 Documentary by Hayley Gray and Elad Tzadok explores the importance of community archives.In community archives across British Columbia, local knowledge keepers are hand-fashioning a more inclusive history. Through a collage of personal interviews, archival footage and deeply rooted memories, the past, present and future come together, fighting for a space where everyone is seen and everyone belongs. History is what we all make of it.  November 14 - This TUESDAY! UNARCHIVED, an award-winning New Feature Documentary, 7pm, Clarke Theatre , 33700 Prentis Ave. This eye-opening film about the erasure of minority history and the communities who are challenging it. Presented by the City of Mission and Mission Community Archives organized through the National Film Board of Canada. This is a FREE Event! Register to book your spot at https://bit.ly/3tRNoTj  |
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