News Items tag as: Canadian Mental Health Association

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.
Mental health check: Vernon Men's Shed tackles the subtle issues retirement brings
November 16, 2019 - 6:00 AM

Gathered in a makeshift shop, surrounded by tools and a layer of sawdust that covers every surface, a group of roughly 20 retired men talk craft fairs, quality control and marketing.
CMHA investigating Kamloops branch; manager placed on leave
October 23, 2019 - 8:00 AM

An internal investigation has been launched and the executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association of the Kamloops branch has been placed on administrative leave, according to the provincial association’s Chief Executive Officer.
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Lake Country strata fined condo owner for having Alberta plates
- This story was first published May 13, 2022 A poorly worded strata rule has allowed a Lake Country condo owner with Alberta plates to avoid paying the fines dished out against her. The Lake Country strata had sent Jade Laycock $

Okanagan pizzeria ranks among Canada's top spots to eat outside
Patio season will soon be in full swing starting with the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, and diners are spoiled in the Okanagan, where some of Canada’s most popular restaurants for outdoor dining can be found. OpenTable, an on

More than ton of pot found in semi-trailer in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — More than a ton of marijuana has been seized from a tractor-trailer truck in southwest Detroit. The pot was detected during an inspection on May 11 by Customs and Border Protection officers at a cargo facility near the

Ending stigma: A Kelowna woman's experience living in supportive housing
Lee’s lived through hard times. Homelessness, substance use and poverty have all been part of it, but some of the toughest things are surprising, like stigma and the hostility it creates. Last winter, Lee split her time between the st

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