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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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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