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News Items tag as: Mental health
Kamloops mental health expert raises concerns over involuntary care expansion
September 27, 2024 - 7:00 AM
Since BC NDP leader David Eby announced an expansion to BC’s involuntary mental health care system many experts have raised concerns.
BC's drug crisis: Why everyone talks about 'stigma'
May 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM
Is stigma something the province should be fighting when it comes to battling the drug crisis? While current efforts are geared towards destigmatization, some experts believe stigma still has a role to play in addressing the crisis and others explain why it doesn't.
Kelowna's plant haven where exotic plants and the community meet
January 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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Walking into Plant Gather immediately engulfs one in the smell of a jungle's thick humidity. It's a calming, therapeutic and unique experience and it's what this exotic plant store in Kelowna has come to be known for.
Popular Kamloops advocate, star meme creator details mental health battle
December 17, 2023 - 7:00 AM
Nevin Webster loves his city of Kamloops and goes above and beyond to represent it. He sports Kamloops logos on his hats and hoodies and sews patches of the city’s unofficial mascot Kami the Fish onto his clothing and hand bags, buying swag from local businesses and literally wearing his city on his sleeve.
Kelowna clothing brand on a mental wellness mission
November 19, 2023 - 12:30 PM
A Kelowna-based clothing brand has made helping people open up about mental health its mission.
Kelowna isn't waiting for Interior Health for crisis response
October 25, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Kelowna Mayor-elect Tom Dyas, Penticton City Council and outgoing Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian have all called for more police-nurse teams to deal with mental health crises in their cities.
Interior Health to expand mental health, addiction services in Kamloops
March 29, 2022 - 10:23 AM
Seventeen more mental health workers are expected to staff an expanded Interior Health facility in downtown Kamloops.
Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society launching mental health initiative
January 28, 2022 - 3:36 PM
The Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society is launching a mental health and addiction recovery initiative after receiving a significant donation.
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.
Signs your teen's mental health is taking a hit from COVID pandemic restrictions
September 03, 2021 - 6:00 AM
With the pandemic well into its fourth wave, some young people appear to be struggling with mental health issues after a year and a half of increased social isolation.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that passed the state House on Wednesday, the first time a recreational cannabis proposal has been approved by either legi
New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac
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'Cruel and ageist': The harsh reality of seniors living in crisis in Kamloops, Okanagan
A growing number of seniors are living in poverty and falling into homelessness in B.C., and the crisis is exacerbat
May 09, 2025 7:00 AM
iN PHOTOS: Courting grebes do bird ballet on Shuswap Lake
Western grebes gather on Shuswap Lake every spring to mate, and their courtship dance is a sight to behold as pairs
May 09, 2025 4:00 AM
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under
May 08, 2025 10:00 PM
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
OTTAWA - After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself
May 08, 2025 9:00 PM
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-bo
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