News Items tag as: Kamloops racism

'When Pandemics Collide:' Kamloops activists to host anti-racism panel
August 31, 2020 - 5:15 PM

A Kamloops youth centred initiative has partnered with local activists to host an anti-racism panel discussion this week.
'The work is never done': Former B.C. judge says racism still an issue in Canada
June 08, 2020 - 2:22 PM

Kamloops human rights lawyer Bill Sundhu says he has experienced racism firsthand.
Kamloops councillor wants city to reaffirm anti-racist stance
February 22, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops councillor wants city council to ‘declare active opposition to racism’ in light of events and attitudes becoming more prominent south of the border and in Canada.
UPDATE: An editor's note and apology
September 27, 2016 - 4:30 PM

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Reviewing Racism: Kamloops institution talks about it
April 10, 2015 - 2:34 PM

KAMLOOPS - Pinpointing the root of racism could take a lifetime of research. But preventing its perpetuation is what brought together professors, students and community members to do what many bristle at when it comes to the topic: They talked about it.
Student association puts spotlight on institutional racism
March 30, 2015 - 1:04 PM

KAMLOOPS – In response to a recent law student conference discussion that left some attendees questioning speakers’ intentions, the Indigenous Law Students’ Association at Thompson Rivers University plans to hold a forum to discuss institutional racism.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

'When Pandemics Collide:' Kamloops activists to host anti-racism panel