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From dispatching their own emergency call to investigating a mock crime scene and watching a take-down scenario, athletes from the Gold River Senior Secondary girls basketball team in School District 84 got to experience and learn about various roles and tools used by police officers to investigate and solve crimes.

On January 27, 2020, fourteen young women ages 13 to 17 years old from Gold River and Tahsis, BC, accompanied by Vice Principal Jeff Rockwell as the teacher sponsor and support, participated in a youth training day at the BC RCMP’s Pacific Region Training Centre (PRTC) in Chilliwack, BC.

Their morning consisted of learning about the tools on police duty belts as well as other tools such as Oleoresin Capsicum spray, batons and conductive energy weapons. Then they moved on to a Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) demo and had an opportunity to try some of the physical exercises themselves.

We are so grateful for the RCMP for being able to accommodate such an incredible learning experience for these young women, some of whom rarely leave the island. The support of the community has also been amazing. A local mining company, Nyrstar made an $800 donation and the Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation has donated $2000. The girls had also previously earned $1500 in exchange for leaf raking at the Gold River Lodge. With all of this community support, their trip expenses have been covered, making this experience possible, said the Honorable Brad Unger, Mayor of Gold River BC, who drove the bus for the ladies after their original bus driver broke an ankle.

In the afternoon, the ladies were divided into investigative groups and they began with a mock emergency call into the 911 police dispatch centre. One group of students got to act in the role of a dispatcher and dispatch out their colleagues to a shots fired call for investigation. 

Upon arriving at the mock crime scene, the students learned about how police officers clear the scene of any threats so they can proceed safely with investigating the crime scene. The young women learned about the responsibilities of police officers at a crime scene such as attempting to save a man’s life by administering first-aid and preserving evidence needed to further the investigation. They were also shown a demonstration on locating and seizing fingerprints left behind by suspects at a crime scene.

The final portion of the mock investigation included the search of a venue where a suspect responsible for the shooting was located and the students watched RCMP police officers conduct a high risk take down and arrest.

The students continued on outside where they met with Constable Carey from the Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Service and his Police Service Dog Jedi who demonstrated the various commands police dogs respond to and how their services are used in assisting to track and locate a suspect. The young women also learned what different types of skillsets and portfolios different dogs have and what it takes to be part of such a specialized team.

The day came to an end with target practice with paint simunition rounds which was definitely a highlight for many of the students.  These female athletes have been working hard to perform well on the court, in their classes and most importantly in our communities. It has been our pleasure to provide opportunities for experiences that may help them in shaping their future. If we are lucky some of them may even decide to join the RCMP and we would be proud to have them in our ranks, said Corporal Kimberly Rutherford of Nootka Sound RCMP Detachment and the basketball coach for the Gold River Senior Secondary School girls team.
 

Skip ahead to the 2:20 mark to see the Empress hotel under construction and the inner harbour.

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Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, along with Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna Rae-Leonard and Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson were in Comox today to chat about the future for BC Ferries.

The province wants to know what you would like to see introduced.

An online questionnaire has been created for anyone in B.C to share what they think could, or should be implemented.

Minister Trevena says the time is now to plan for the future of ferry services in the province.

“There’s a significant investment in ferries happening at the moment and its time really to have a sense as a province on the ferry system. To redefine what the service is into the future.”

She added that the province wants to hear what is most important to all residents, whatever it may be.

“At the moment its really to get that vision, the province hasn’t had a vision for the ferry system for many many years. There has been a flux and we really do need to have a sense of purpose and yes we know that ferries connect communities but what is it that’s important. Yes we know that ferries connect communities but what is it that’s important? Is it the whole issue of affordability, the issue of access. What is important for us as a province and people who live in coastal communities and work in coastal communities the businesses that operate in coastal communities. What is important to them?”

The online questionnaire was released today and will allow the public to give feedback for a seven-week period.

From that point, Trevena says the government will be taking in all the feedback it’s received and look at shaping the vision for the future of ferry services in British Columbia.

To fill out the online questionnaire, click here.

Families, Couples and Individuals invited to apply! We are looking to grow our International Student program for the 2020/2021 school year and are looking for wonderful Gold River residents to join the Homestay program. Find out more about the program right here: http://www.sd84.bc.ca/international-program-schooldistrict84

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney sent a message to the new federal fisheries minister today.

That is, it’s important for Bernadette Jordan to understand the realities that people in coastal communities are facing.

Blaney hand-delivered her office’s report Chinook Public Fishery Restrictions: Impact on the federal riding of North Island – Powell River to Jordan, the new Minister for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. 

It was previously sent to the former Minister, Jonathan Wilkinson, on June 4, but Blaney said that she didn’t receive a reply before the election.

“The impacts of not just the restrictions on Chinook themselves, but the timing and tone of the announcement of those restrictions, was profound,” Blaney said.

Blaney said that she hopes this information will help ensure that any restrictions or closures are done in a way that has the least impact on local economies, while still protecting wild salmon and the ocean at large.

“I hope the new Minister finds the time to visit the West Coast soon,” Blaney said. 

“The Pacific coast is very different from the Atlantic where she is from, and the more she can hear and learn from the knowledgeable people in our riding, the better equipped she will be to make decisions that benefit everyone.”

The report says that the economic impact of the decision to restrict chinook retention “cannot be overstated.” 

We heard from charters, guides, outfitters, and lodges that, on average, they will be experiencing a 50 percent decrease in revenue this year. The effects, to a lesser degree, will be felt by the tourism industry,” it said.

“Hotels, restaurants, transportation and recreational entertainment providers are expecting a decrease in traffic. Both the fishing and tourism industries will be hiring less, and in some cases no seasonal staff this year, and some will have no choice but to lay off current staff.”

Blaney said there is a “lack of understanding at the federal level of the realities in smaller coastal communities.”

In major urban centres slashing an industry can hurt, but most people can find employment in other industries. For the communities in the riding of North Island – Powell River that is not the case,” she added. 

“Fisheries are the lifeblood of most economies, and any abrupt closures or restrictions leave people with few or no other options when it comes to supporting themselves and their families. This difference needs to be recognized by the minister and department and taken into consideration as part of their decision-making process.”

As part of the report, Blaney requested that the minister take the following actions:

• Promptly provide a comprehensive response, addressing all concerns outlined in this report… including justifying the closures of Chinook public fisheries… given their low catch rate;

• Create a bold, comprehensive and fully-funded action plan to support Pacific fisheries;

• Commit to getting more DFO staff on the ground and in the water as soon as possible;

• Visit the riding of North Island-Powell River and speak to people affected by these measures;

• Release the funding for the BC Salmon Innovation and Restoration Fund as soon as possible; and 

• Purchase the necessary equipment for salmon hatcheries to begin adipose fin-clipping and implement a mark-selective fishery as soon as possible.

Blaney said, “Ottawa needs to know how their decisions affect the people on the coast who live to fish and fish to live, and that it is these people who care more than anyone else about the health of wild Pacific salmon.”

She added, “My job is to protect both the economy and ecology of North Island – Powell River, and I take great pride in representing people such as yourselves who help me.”

A fundraiser BBQ held at Brandt Tractor in Campbell River far surpassed its fundraising goal.

Just under $11,900 was raised after hundreds of donations poured in yesterday, all in support of those impacted by the forestry strike.

Tamara Meggitt, a founding member of the Loonies for Loggers group, says the BBQ was a huge success.

“It’s mind-blowing when I think about it,” says Meggitt. “The fact that we had businesses that rely on forestry dollars, union members, strike captains, striking workers, and contractors. We had such a mix of people in one room supporting forestry families. It was pretty heartwarming and pretty touching to see everybody in one room together.”

Meggitt adds the process of organizing and getting the word out about the BBQ began after she was approached by the team at Brandt Tractor.

“They were thinking of ways to help and really wanted to support the community. They’re definitely community-minded people.”

Loonies for Loggers handled the fundraising aspect, while Brandt Tractor supplied and prepared the hotdogs and hamburgers in its shop on 14th Ave.

Activists say that parking fees implemented at B.C. hospitals are nothing short of a shakedown after learning that a majority of parking tickets issued at hospital lots are never paid.

The Hospital Pay Parking organization is a volunteer-based group advocating for the stripping of mandatory parking fees and the installment of better parking solutions at B.C. hospitals, calling the enforcement of paid parking at hospitals “exploitative” of the ill.

In a recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request, the group learned that a majority of the time there is no consequence to not paying parking fees.

“The whole concept over paid parking is predicated on a lot of threats … people don’t understand, when you park at a hospital it’s crown land, it’s public,” said Jon Buss, lead volunteer with Hospital Pay Parking. “There’s no need to pay at all. They are confirming that most tickets are unpaid, and that no one gets towed.”

According to the FOI documents, between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019, 13,105 tickets were issued at 11 Island Health hospitals and 4,660 were paid. This translates into a total of $327,625 in parking fines that were handed out, with only $92,428 collected. Sixty-seven per cent of these tickets were to hospital staff, not guests.

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The highest-ticketed hospitals were the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, the Victoria General Hospital and the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

Additionally, no patients or guests were towed; all 13 cars which were towed belonged to hospital staff.

This, according to Buss, is an example of how the government works with private agencies to gain revenue based on empty threats.

“You can shakedown anyone you want … but you can’t prey on the sick and the elderly,” Buss said. “People are sick, anxious, medicated, and that’s not appropriate, especially when business is approved by the government. That’s the real problem we have here. “

Island Health has a contract with Robbins Parking for the facilities, all of which see a maximum fee of $25.00. Robbins operates the lots and collects the fees, while the hospital takes the funds from the regular pay rates, which vary between $1.50 to $2.75 per hour, with weekly rates available.

READ MORE: Hospital pay parking revenue in B.C. topped $36M last fiscal

In a November conference meeting in Victoria, BC Health Minister Adrian Dix said that the province is reviewing current paid parking policies, noting that hospital parking fees bring in about $40 million in gross revenue annually.

More than $8 million was brought in to Island Health hospitals, a healthy revenue considering that only $1.2 million goes to Robbins.

“The big takeaway is to think twice before you pay for parking when you have to use the services of a hospital,” Buss said. “We want to put pressure on the ministry [of health] so it takes action before the 2022 election.”

The best solution, Buss said, would be to immediately implement two hours of free parking, as was recently introduced for city streets around the Surrey Memorial Hospital. That would leave time for patients and supporters to settle into a hospital and register with administration for free use of the lot, while anyone who hadn’t registered would still be susceptible for fees.

A newly-discovered part of our immune system could be harnessed to treat all cancers, say scientists.

The Cardiff University team discovered a method of killing prostate, breast, lung and other cancers in lab tests.

The findings, published in Nature Immunology, have not been tested in patients, but the researchers say they have "enormous potential".

Experts said that although the work was still at an early stage, it was very exciting.

What have they found?

Our immune system is our body's natural defence against infection, but it also attacks cancerous cells.

The scientists were looking for "unconventional" and previously undiscovered ways the immune system naturally attacks tumours.

What they found was a T-cell inside people's blood. This is an immune cell that can scan the body to assess whether there is a threat that needs to be eliminated.

The difference is this one could attack a wide range of cancers.

"There's a chance here to treat every patient," researcher Prof Andrew Sewell told the BBC.

He added: "Previously nobody believed this could be possible.

"It raises the prospect of a 'one-size-fits-all' cancer treatment, a single type of T-cell that could be capable of destroying many different types of cancers across the population."

How does it work?

T-cells have "receptors" on their surface that allow them to "see" at a chemical level.

The Cardiff team discovered a T-cell and its receptor that could find and kill a wide range of cancerous cells in the lab including lung, skin, blood, colon, breast, bone, prostate, ovarian, kidney and cervical cancer cells.

Crucially, it left normal tissues untouched.    

Exactly how it does this is still being explored.

This particular T-cell receptor interacts with a molecule called MR1, which is on the surface of every cell in the human body.

It is thought MR1 is flagging the distorted metabolism going on inside a cancerous cell to the immune system.

"We are the first to describe a T-cell that finds MR1 in cancer cells - that hasn't been done before, this is the first of its kind," research fellow Garry Dolton told the BBC.

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Why is this significant?

T-cell cancer therapies already exist and the development of cancer immunotherapy has been one of the most exciting advances in the field.

The most famous example is CAR-T - a living drug made by genetically engineering a patient's T-cells to seek out and destroy cancer.

CAR-T can have dramatic results that transform some patients from being terminally ill to being in complete remission.

However, the approach is highly specific and works in only a limited number of cancers where there is a clear target to train the T-cells to spot.

And it has struggled to have any success in "solid cancers" - those that form tumours rather than blood cancers such as leukaemia.

The researchers say their T-cell receptor could lead to a "universal" cancer treatment.

The crisis facing British Columbia’s forest industry is intensifying as markets decline, mills shut and a strike involving 3,000 forestry workers enters its seventh month.

The multiple threats are deeper than the global meltdown of 2008 and may rival the damage wrought by B.C.’s 1980s recession, setting off massive industry restructuring, says an insider who is hearing from many people on the brink of financial collapse.

“There’s a whole bunch of things swirling around that’s causing a whole world of hurt for people working in this industry,” said David Elstone, executive director for the B.C. Truck Loggers Association.

“Many people are saying this is worse than 2008. Back in 2008, the industry was in rough shape but so was the rest of the world in tough shape with the global financial crisis.”

READ MORE: B.C. puts up $5M for forestry strike, but critics not impressed

A new mineral survey set to be released Tuesday in Vancouver could lead to new mining opportunities — and new mining jobs — on northern Vancouver Island.

Geoscience BC is keeping the results of its airborne survey close to its vest for now, but Mineral Projects Manager Brady Clift says the mining industry is likely going to be very interested in what it shows.

“I would expect that right away we’ll see people that will start staking mineral claims in the area,” he says, adding work could begin in the area as soon as the summer. “When geologists and geophysicists look at the data they’ll find lots of anomalies that they’ll find fairly enticing.”

The latest exploration is an update of work done by the group in 2012-2013, spurred by their advisory committee.

“They look at the province, and look at areas that need new work and they looked at Northern Vancouver Island–which has a history of mining–and they decided that it was time to update the work that had been done there.”

According to Geosciences BC, after they published the data from their 2012-2013 survey, over 16,000 hectares of new mineral exploration claims were staked on Northern Vancouver Island, sparking economic activity in the region.

The survey was preceded by consultations with municipalities and First Nations and open houses in Port Hardy and Campbell River, and Clift says their presence was welcome.

“The response that we got from the communities and the other groups on the Island was always very positive.”

The survey itself covered an area of some 6,000 square kilometers on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, where mining jobs are traditionally far fewer than those in the forestry sector.

The province is doling out $5 million to struggling logging contractors impacted by the longest strike in coastal forest history.

Premier John Horgan made the announcement yesterday, during his speech at the Truck Loggers Association convention in Vancouver.

Association executive director, David Elstone, said the funds will help contractors continue to pay for their equipment.

The labour impasse between the United Steelworkers union and Western Forest Products started on Canada Day, and impacts 3,000 coastal forestry workers.

“It’s been seven months without earning any income and their current financing is being stretched,” Elstone said. “Obviously, we don’t know when the strike is going to end. Hopefully it ends… next week, maybe it’s going to end in two months from now. We don’t know.”

In a statement, the province says that “we know how difficult the ongoing labour dispute is for workers, contractors, families and coastal communities. This dispute has taken a toll on everyone in the community, and has been an especially long, difficult and stressful time for forestry workers.

Our government is committed to supporting forestry workers, contractors and their families. That’s why we have created the $5 million Coastal Logging Equipment Support Trust that will provide financing to eligible coastal logging contractors to help avert foreclosure of logging equipment on the coast.”

Through the Coastal Logging Equipment Support Trust, eligible independent coastal logging contractors will be able to borrow bridging funds, allowing them to continue making payments on their logging equipment.

Coastal logging contractors who access funds through the Coastal Logging Equipment Support will be required to pay back those funds plus interest.

Port McNeill Mayor, Gaby Wickstrom,  was at the convention in Vancouver. 

She said something is better than nothing.

“But at the end of the day, the guys want to get back to work,” Wickstrom said.

Wickstrom added that she was disappointed to hear Horgan state that the government won’t get involved, and that the best agreements are reached at the bargaining table.

“My argument would be, ‘best for whom at this point after seven months?’” Wickstrom said. “It’s certainly not best for people in our communities.”

Wickstrom doesn’t see a resolution happening anytime soon.

“The premier did allude to the fact that he had hoped something would be reached by next week but I really don’t want to get my hopes up because he had said that before and then nothing’s happened,” she said. 

“He did mention that he is intensely frustrated, and that this is a ridiculous length of time for them for them to be out, but he didn’t commit to any sort of action that would help the two get back at the table and help them find a solution to this bargaining predicament that they’re in.”

Wickstrom said she agrees in the bargaining process when it works, “but this one is not working and it’s very evident after seven months.”

“I believe that the two sides won’t reach an agreement on their own and I think that they will need some help, but I don’t anticipate, honestly, for that to happen until the House goes back into session.”

More details are expected to come from the province next week.

BC Ferries’ new Island Class ships are expected to arrive tomorrow.

They’ll be docked at the Breakwater District at Ogden Point in Victoria. 

The Island Class are battery equipped ships designed for future full electric operation. 

The ships are fitted with hybrid technology that, BC Ferries says, “bridges the gap until shore charging infrastructure and funding becomes available in B.C.”

From the exterior details to the engines, the design of the new vessels reduces underwater radiated noise, lowers emissions and improves customer service. 

These ships will be put into service on the Powell River–Texada Island and Port McNeill–Alert Bay–Sointula routes by mid-2020. 

The company will hold events to celebrate the ferries’ introduction into service with both employees and the communities. 

“It’s an exciting day for BC Ferries and coastal B.C. communities as we welcome these ships to their new home,” said Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ president and CEO. 

“The anticipated arrival of these battery hybrid-electric ferries marks a major milestone in our plan to progressively lower emissions across our fleet and be a leader in transitioning to a lower carbon future.” 

The vessels left Constanta, Romania on Nov. 20 on a semi-submersible transport vessel. 

They’ll spend five days at Ogden Point while preparations are made to unload and deliver them to Victoria’s Point Hope Maritime.

To do so, the semi submersible transport ship will partially submerge and the two ships will be floated off and maneuvered by tugs to Point Hope Maritime. 

The shipyard that built the ferries has an agreement with Point Hope Maritime of Victoria to provide technical and warranty support for the new vessels, ensuring repair and maintenance activities will be performed in B.C. 

Point Hope Maritime is re-commissioning the ships, as is required after the transport. 

This work includes starting up all of the systems and final inspections. 

BC Ferries will take ownership following this process. 

The ships will then be christened before BC Ferries moves on to crew training, ship familiarization and dock fits. 

“We are proud to support the environmental leadership investment that BC Ferries has made in these new hybrid vessels, and we welcome our service agreement with the shipbuilder that has resulted in capacity development and new specialized jobs here at Point Hope,” says Riccardo Regosa, General Manager at Point Hope Maritime. 

“We have a dedicated team of skilled employees who have been training for the ships’ arrival. We look forward to playing an integral role getting these vessels ready for service, and to providing ongoing reliable, quality services ensuring that BC Ferries’ next generation vessels perform optimally. Point Hope Maritime has enjoyed a positive and productive working relationship with BC Ferries that has grown over many years, and is very excited to be a vital part of their future generation of ships.” 

From the recent pictures we have seen on the highway to Campbell River, it's a good day to stay home.

The folks in Vancouver and elsewhere on the island are being told the same thing.   

Because of extreme winter weather, motorists are advised to avoid all but essential travel throughout the Metro Vancouver region today, including the Fraser Valley.

A travel advisory also applies to Vancouver Island on Highway 1 from Nanaimo south to Victoria, as well as Highways 14, 17 and 18.

Persistent snow, high winds and cold temperatures are causing poor road conditions. Those who must travel are asked to use extreme caution and drive to the conditions. The ministry advises travellers to expect winter conditions for the rest of the week.

All motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and drive according to weather and road conditions, slowing down when they encounter bad weather or limited visibility. 

Winter tire regulations are in effect, and drivers are encouraged to get the best tires they can. People should ensure their vehicles have tires with the mountain/snowflake or mud and snow (M + S) symbol when travelling on designated routes.  

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People who drive Highway 28 between Gold River and Campbell River are used to seeing a wide range of weather conditions during the winter.  scroll down to see the video of "click here"

“If it’s raining here in Gold River there’s no guarantee it’s raining on the highway,” said Gold River resident Barb Wilson. “It could be snowing and blowing and sometimes it is.”

That’s why people in places like Gold River or Port McNeill and Port Hardy would like to be able to rely on the Ministry of Transportation highway cameras. They’re accessed through the DriveBC website and show current conditions of highways around the province.

However, in some remote locations like Highway 19 north of Campbell River or Highway 28 west of Campbell River where the cameras rely on solar power, there are some camera feeds that are unavailable for extended periods of time.

“The cameras are operational very little of the time,” said Gold River Mayor Brad Unger. “I would say very little to never right now in the winter when they’re needed the most.”

“With the cameras, of course, you can have a picture of the highway and you can see if it’s plowed or not,” he added.

There isn’t a grocery store in Gold River anymore so people have to go to Campbell River and weather dictates whether they can or not.

“Every single community member that lives here relies on going to Campbell River for medical treatments, for appointments or any number of reasons and on that highway if you head out, it’s so easy to end up in the ditch when the weather is bad,” said Kevin Kowalchuk, Administrator for the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation.

People in these northern communities share road conditions on social media instead of relying on the cameras.

People who use Highway 19 say the Tsitika camera, 101 km north of Campbell River is rarely working in the winter.

“So the Tsitika, in particular, is very important for us to be able to see what the conditions are like because that’s usually where it’s the worst,” said Port McNeill Mayor Gaby Wickstrom.

Wickstrom and Unger say they’ve raised the issue with the Minister of Transportation Claire Trevena but have not received a satisfactory response.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure released this statement:

“The ministry is aware of the Tsitika camera outage, and we have heard residents’ concerns. We sympathize with the frustration this causes and thank travellers for their patience while we resolve this. Typically a camera outage can occur due to a loss of power or a loss of communication with the camera, and cameras in remote areas can face challenges. The Tsitika camera outage occurred in late December and ministry staff are currently working to diagnose the issue. We look forward to getting these cameras back up as soon as possible.”

You don’t have to leave the Island if you want to see one of CNN Travel’s 20 best places to visit in 2020.

In the annual list, CNN’s travel editors described Vancouver Island as a treasure chest with “pristine forest and beaches punctuated by small, artsy towns and a cosmopolitan capital city.”

“You could easily occupy an adventure-packed month there backpacking, camping and eating well. More manageable is an itinerary between two towns — the southern coastal paradise of Tofino and the capital, Victoria — with a five-hour, bear-sighting, picturesque drive in between,” David G. Allan wrote.

Allan describes Tofino as a pretty fishing village with excellent but affordable dining options.

He also recommends the Atleo River Air Service  “milk run” route, the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, the Common Loaf Bake Shop in Tofino, Tacofino in Tofino the Pink Dishrack, also in Victoria.

“Or orient your Vancouver Island visit by activity or theme: romantic getaway, rugged outdoor adventure, First Nation art and culture, foodie pilgrimage, nature nirvana, surf safari or a combination,” Allan wrote.

Here is the full list of CNN Travel’s 20 places to visit in 2020, in alphabetical order:

1. Chile Lake District
2. Copenhagen, Denmark
3. The Dead Sea
4. Dominica
5. Estonia
6. Galway, Ireland
7. Jamaica
8. Kyrgyzstan
9. Kyushu, Japan
10. Paraty and Ilha Grande, Brazil
11. New Caledonia
12. São Tomé and Príncipe
13. St. Petersburg, Russia
14. Sri Lanka
15. Tunisia
16. Vancouver Island
17. Washington, D.C.
18. Wuppertal, Germany
19. Wyoming
20. Zambia