FREE the October 21, 2018 reflector www.TheReflector.ca TRiCk-oR-TReat How the iconic Halloween phrase got it’s start in small town Alberta (Pg. 5) Jokes, jerseys or costumes? Find out how BTS has taken the international You decide music scene by storm (Pg. 16) (Pg. 11) SAMRU Pride Centre gets new location and look (Pg. 2) News Editor Nathan Woolridge news [email protected] Pride Centre hosts re-opening ceremony SAMRU’s Pride Centre space gets a fresh new start Nathan Woolridge News Editor SAMRU’s Pride Centre allowed individuals to speak recently moved locations to about how the Pride Centre Z-211 on Wyckham House’s was meeting or not meeting second floor. The decision student’s needs. Later on May for the move came after 8, SAMRU held the second conversations with the Pride focus group which ultimately Centre community, which led to finalizing decisions involved suggestions for full- surrounding the changes they time staff and more volunteer felt needed to be made. presence in the centre. The focus group notes led The centre decided that an to a Pride Centre planning entirely fresh start would be meeting on May 16. The notes appropriate. from that meeting say that the The new space is connected old location was “tainted by to the Relationships, Identity bad experiences many people & Sex programmers office. have had.” The plan also goes According to a press release on to highlight that a new from SAMRU, the new space change of location would has a “more welcoming “be a really important way physical shape; a dedicated to indicate a reset of space, breakout room; a higher profile community, intention.” with windows looking out onto There were discussions the West Gate entrance; and regarding if the move would a dedicated communications cause any issues. Meeting and marketing plan.” notes suggest that there were The Pride Centre celebrated some concerns with staying the new space with a re- in the old location: “[the] opening ceremony on Oct. odd room shape is hard to 17 — which involved guest make welcoming; bottleneck speakers and food and near door is intimidating for beverages. newcomers.” SAMRU held two focus The centre decided that the groups where they analyzed pros outweighed the cons in notes and feedback, discussing the decision to move because, their options for improvement “creating a new space is a of the Pride Centre. The first good opportunity for building The Pride Centre has a new location in Wykham House — Z211 ­­­— is the new home to the focus group on April 17, 2018, community ownership.” centre. Photo by Rosemary De Souza The Pride Centre has a new location in Wykham House – Crowds gather at the Pride Centre’s grand re-opening on Oct. 17. Photo by Rosemary De Z211 – is the new home to the centre. Photo by Rosemary De Souza Souza October 21, 2018 • the reflector 3 Your guide to the 2026 Olympic plebiscite What is it and how do you vote? Bill Atwood Contributor Amid the ongoing debate What is being about whether or not Calgary should host the 2026 Olympic asked? Winter Games, city council is While this vote is basically currently in the process of en- asking a yes or no question gaging Calgarians by seeking that is not what will appear on their feedback on the potential the ballot. Instead, the ques- bid. tion will be “Are you for or are As part of this process the city you against Calgary hosting the is hosting several information 2026 Olympic and Paralympic sessions. The city will be holding Winter Games? a plebiscite asking residents Mayor Naheed Nenshi has directly if they want Calgary to stated that the reason for not host the games. having a simple yes or no is be- cause it less biased. As quoted by What is a CBC, Nenshi says, “I think this is plebiscite? much much more straightfor- ward. The experts really told Like a referendum, a plebi- us that if you say yes or no, you scite is a direct vote by the gen- automatically bias it toward yes, eral public on a specific issue. because people would rather According to the Canadian say yes than no.” Encyclopedia, a plebiscite or ref- erendum is legally binding. In Where have we seen other words, even if the majority of Calgarians vote against host- olympic plebiscites ing the games, the city council recently? can still choose to go ahead with In February 2003, the City of Graphic by Nathan Woolridge the bid. The plebiscite’s $2 mil- Vancouver held its own Olympic lion cost, including the hiring of ments (such as government of address — bank statements, in advance as voting registration plebiscite with 64 per cent vot- 3,000 workers, is being covered cheque or cheque stub); in- insurance policies, a lease or forms will be available at all vot- ing in favour of hosting the by the provincial government. come/property tax assessment mortgage statement and utility ing stations. games. However, according to notice; or a statement of govern- bills. A complete list of autho- Provide your feedback and the Toronto Star, only 46 per When and where? ment benefits. rized documents can be found find more information about cent of eligible voters did so. Other authorized documents on calgary.ca/vote. Calgary’s potential bid at: Calgary’s plebiscite will be This past June, voters in include things that have a proof Voters do not need to register engage.calgary.ca/2026games. held on Nov. 13, 2018 from 8 Valais, Switzerland caused the a.m, to 8 p.m. Advanced voting withdrawal of their potential bid will take place Nov. 6-7 from 11 with 54 per cent voting against. a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting will occur in all 14 electoral wards, but vot- Who can vote in the ers must do so at their assigned plebiscite? Letter from the editors voting station. You can find out where you can vote at www.cal- Just as an election, there are a In our last issue, we published surrounding sexual assault. looking for resources for dealing gary.ca/vote2018. few qualifications surrounding an album review of Pinegrove’s Moving forward, we will give those with their own trauma, here are Voters may also request a voter eligibility. newly released album Skylight. We discussions a bigger, more nuanced several resources to consider: mail-in-ballot by phoning (403) To be eligible, a voter must be sincerely apologize for any hurt platform — or none at all. We hope Connect Family & Sexual 18, a Canadian citizen and have 476-4100. They can also do so or trauma it may have brought up to grow from the incident as a Abuse Network in-person at the Elections & resided in Alberta since May 13, for our readers after the sexual paper and avoid further oversight This network provides Census Office — 1103 55 Ave 2018. coercion accusations surrounding — especially of this nature — in comprehensive services and NE. Accessible voting will also Post-secondary students out- the lead singer were brought to our publication. support for those impacted by be held at hospitals and certain side of Calgary are also eligible light last year. We apologize for our If you are struggling to reconcile domestic violence, sexual violence care facilities — all wards will to vote provided they are cur- oversight through the publication your relationship with the music and sexual abuse. have voting stations for care rently renting accommodation process and that we saw this scene, we have published an residents on the advanced vot- in order to attend a educational review to print. article in the Arts section of this Calgary Communities ing days. institution. The student must As a paper, we honour and issue titled “You’ve got that one Against Sexual Abuse What makes this vote unique have at least one family mem- believe survivors. song that I like” detailing songs (CCASA) is unlike last October’s election, ber residing in Alberta who they One of our values is to incite for survivors of sexual assault. We Call CCASA for 24-hour in which more than half of the normally reside with while not robust discussions about would also recommend reading information and support, as well as voting stations ran out of bal- attending school. sexual assault and the nuances the article if you have not yet short term counseling for anyone lots, the plebiscite will include What will you need of understanding this issue, considered the impacts of sexual over the age of 12. the use of electronic voting tab- particularly in the era of #MeToo. allegations coming out about a To reach both these ulators. This removes the risk of to vote? We hope our previously published band or artist on survivors and the organizations’ 24-hour crisis line running out of ballots and ac- Voters must also provide at articles about the movement process of navigating broken trust. call 403-237-5888 or toll-free at cording to the City of Calgary, least one form of authorized have garnered increased dialogue We want to emphasize that if 1-877-237-5888. will also improve the speed and identification, which include: around sexual assault. you are going through personal Sincerely, accuracy of vote counting. Government issued identifica- The Reflector is consciously experiences, you are not alone. -The Reflector Staff tion; government-issued docu- aware of our role in the discussion If you or someone you know is 4 the reflector • October 21, 2018 THE REFLECTOR An inside look at a cannabis October 21, 2018 Issue 4, Volume 57 store EDITORIAL STAFF: Publishing Editor: Robyn Welsh Managing Editor: Ivar Bergs A sneak peak of NOVA Cannabis prior to News Editor: Nathan Woolridge Features Editor: Rosemary J.