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B.C. announces three year plan to combat gender-based violence
December 10, 2023 - 4:00 PM

The provincial government has announced its three year plan for the safety and support of survivors of gender-based violence.
UPDATE: Mural for missing and murdered indigenous women in Enderby vandalized with racial slurs; RCMP investigating
May 10, 2018 - 1:17 PM

ENDERBY - Shockwaves are going through a North Okanagan community this morning after a mural honouring missing and murdered indigenous women was defaced with racial slurs.
Organizers hope hundreds will join walk for missing North Okanagan women
May 05, 2017 - 1:00 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - Meagan Louis is hoping for a turnout of 500 people for a walk to raise awareness about missing and murdered women in the North Okanagan.
Kamloops MP conditionally supports missing and murdered indigenous women inquiry
August 03, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Local MP Cathy McLeod wants to see “concrete recommendations” to come from the missing and murdered indigenous women and girls inquiry launched today.
March to remember missing indigenous women in Kamloops this weekend
February 12, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - This weekend will see members of the indigenous community come together for a march to remember some of those they’ve lost.
Missing and murdered indigenous women, girls to be recognized, honoured in Kamloops
January 06, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - In recognition of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls, the B.C. Native Womens' Association plans to host a red ribbon awareness campaign later this month.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
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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

News Items tag as: MMIW

B.C. announces three year plan to combat gender-based violence

UPDATE: Mural for missing and murdered indigenous women in Enderby vandalized with racial slurs; RCMP investigating

Organizers hope hundreds will join walk for missing North Okanagan women

Kamloops MP conditionally supports missing and murdered indigenous women inquiry

March to remember missing indigenous women in Kamloops this weekend

Missing and murdered indigenous women, girls to be recognized, honoured in Kamloops

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