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News Items tag as: Canadian Mental Health Association
Kamloops cops took personal videos of homeless shelter, made 'disrespectful' comments
April 25, 2023 - 6:00 PM
A Kamloops shelter provider says police have shown a pattern of disrespect towards their clients, recently taking videos and making "inappropriate" comments while responding to two overdose calls.
The business case for removing police from mental health calls in Okanagan, Kamloops
October 09, 2022 - 7:03 AM
It’s one thing to say that police should no longer be the default service to respond to calls from people dealing with mental health crises because it's better for those in need. But there's also a business case for making a change.
North Vancouver leading the way on mental health calls in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 28, 2022 - 6:00 AM
Two pilot projects underway in North Vancouver may lead the way to freeing police from responding to most mental health calls.
Interior crisis line sees uptick in calls amid pandemic, fires and floods
January 10, 2022 - 7:55 AM
It’s been a tough year for B.C. Interior residents, as natural disasters coupled with the pandemic have correlated with an increase in crisis line calls.
Kamloops councillor says ‘we failed’ homeless resident who died of hypothermia
January 04, 2022 - 12:52 PM
A homeless senior died in the cold earlier this winter and a city councillor is calling for more action to be taken to provide adequate shelter.
Be kind to yourself and other ways to deal with the Christmas doldrums: experts
December 24, 2021 - 7:00 PM
For even the jolliest of folk, the holiday season can quickly shift to a hectic and stressful time, filled with too much food, too much alcohol, overspending and not enough rest, which can all hinder mental health.
Cold weather fills Kamloops's homeless shelters to capacity
February 09, 2021 - 3:02 PM
The cold snap is squeezing capacity at Kamloops's homeless shelters which are all now full, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Kamloops dad gets haircut from daughter to raise money for domestic violence, mental health services
October 16, 2020 - 7:00 AM
When Kamloops resident Nathaniel Martin's daughter wanted to cut his hair, he came up with an idea to give back to the community while rocking the bad 'do.
Five tips to stay connected to friends, family this Easter long weekend
April 07, 2020 - 12:15 PM
With the Easter long weekend just days away, the Canadian Mental Health Association is offering tips on how to stay connected when for the first time in people's lives they can't get together in groups as normal.
Blue Monday may be a myth but winter blues a reality for many
January 20, 2020 - 11:30 AM
Although the weather is getting warmer in the B.C. Interior, Blue Monday is a reminder of the mental impacts the winter season can have.
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JONESIE: Kamloops mayor could learn from Kelowna's mayor about wielding power
OPINION Kamloops City Councillors should consider themselves lucky. They have a bit of a bully for a mayor, but one who doesn’t know how to use his power properly. Reid Hamer-Jackson should have found time at the Southern In
From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
It’s finally asparagus season at a North Okanagan farm after cooler spring weather pushed back the predicted start date, and all hands are on deck picking the crunchy green spears. For the past few weeks, overnight sub-zero temperatur
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn't legalize it for rec
More real estate listings and lower prices in Kamloops, Okanagan
A recent real estate report has good news for home buyers in the southern Interior. There are more houses on the market and lower prices around Kamloops and the Okanagan. The Association of Interior Realtors released its report for April to
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B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read
VANCOUVER - In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy h
May 05, 2024 8:06 AM
Kamloops community pioneers rural wildfire fighting model by cooperating with authorities
A rural community south of Kamloops is pioneering an exciting wildfire fighting model that could be established in o
May 05, 2024 7:00 AM
FREEDOM TO BUSK: Some Okanagan cities restrict street performances others not so much
With summer right around the corner, buskers in the Okanagan and Kamloops are getting ready to bring their art to th
May 05, 2024 6:00 AM
Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting
OTTAWA - For a committee struck to review an emergency, the approach to reporting back to Canadians has been less th
May 04, 2024 7:00 PM
Recycle old tires at collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan
A non-profit is hosting old tire collection events around Kamloops, Okanagan ahead of wildfire season. Tire St
May 04, 2024 6:00 PM
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