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Mom, wife, grandmother, retired journalist, love my blue heeler,

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As winter begins to give way to spring, the inaugural season of the Riverside Park Skating Loop is coming to a close.

β„Ή The closing date has been confirmed for Sunday, March 22 at 9:00 pm.

06.03.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Shouldn't the province apologize? They took the guns but gave them back. And obviously our mental-health system failed again.

06.03.2026 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who's Behind the Hard-Right in Canada? A Reference Guide to Canada's Disinformation Network From "Freedom" to Dominion: Mapping Canada's Nationalist Turn

thedemocracydefender.substack.com/p/whos-behin...

05.03.2026 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Canadian towns and cities are on the hook for billions in infrastructure spending they can't afford Despite owning the majority of Canada's public infrastructure, towns and cities lack the funds to maintain and improve roads and bridges used to take our kids to school, build our businesses and trans...

www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/26/o...

05.03.2026 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That keeps happening. Will find it again.

05.03.2026 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canadian towns and cities are on the hook for billions in infrastructure spending they can't afford | Canada's National Observer: Climate News

04.03.2026 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

She says this nonsense with a straight face -- and a healthy dose of pathetic arrogance.

04.03.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Was a Former School Trustee Fined $750,000? | The Tyee A Tyee explainer on the BC Human Rights Tribunal hate speech decision regarding Barry Neufeld.

This case has entered the right-wing political spin cycle. So
@kehyslop.bsky.social took a look at the decision and how Neufeld's actions affected LGBTQ2S+ teachers in the Chilliwack School District.

Their explainer here: thetyee.ca/News/2026/03...

04.03.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is big.

04.03.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 146    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 7
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City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds – The Wren After a 30 kilometre per hour pilot program was rejected in council, city staff work to create a policy to improve road safety in Kamloops.

City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds πŸ›£οΈ
Worked on this article for @thewrennews.ca check it out to know what is being done to improve road safety.
#Kamloops #BCnews

04.03.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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TRU commits to furthering Black inclusion, addressing racism with Scarborough Charter signing - Kamloops News President Dr. Airini signed the Scarborough Charter Wednesday, Feb. 25, making TRU the 61st post-secondary institution in Canada to join.

TRU commits to furthering Black inclusion, addressing racism with Scarborough Charter signing #Kamloops

04.03.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was super to take part in this event.

04.03.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kamloops mayor files appeal of judge's decision to dismiss defamation suit against city councillor Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson is appealing a B.C. Supreme Court judge’s decision to toss out his defamation lawsuit against a city councillor.

#Kamloops - Kamloops mayor files appeal of judge's decision to dismiss defamation suit against city councillor www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

04.03.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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City hall flags will lower after death of former Kamloops councillor Bill Walton - Kamloops News

City hall flags will lower after death of former Kamloops councillor Bill Walton #Kamloops

03.03.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Attention parents!
There are changes to this summer's swim lesson offerings. This is in response to families sharing how we can better support busy schedules.

26.02.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you feel it? Spring is just around the corner!

πŸ‘‰ On March 1, the Bunker Road and Barnhartvale Yard Waste Sites open for the season.

πŸ”— You can find operating hours of these sitesβ€”as well as the year-round Cinnamon Ridge Compost Facility and Yard Waste Siteβ€”at Kamloops.ca/Landfills.
#Kamloops

27.02.2026 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The City is excited to announce shared e-scooters and e-bikes are now available in Kamloops through Bird Canada, offering a clean, reliable, and cost-effective alternative mode of transportation.

02.03.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kamloops mayor, former lawyer set to return to court for closed-door hearing - Kamloops News

Kamloops mayor, former lawyer set to return to court for closed-door hearing #Kamloops

02.03.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They aren't new beds though. Just renovated. Does nothing for the supply needed.

27.02.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kamloops council hears there's still no traction on long-proposed sobering centre A business case for a long-proposed sobering centre in Kamloops remains in limbo, with no funding commitments or green light received from the province, according to the city.

#Kamloops - Kamloops council hears there's still no traction on long-proposed sobering centre www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

27.02.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 4th Avenue Sewer Upgrades Project restarts next week.

β–ͺ From March 2 until mid-April, 4th Avenue will be closed from Seymour Street to mid-block between St. Paul Street and Battle Street, with impacts to east/west movement. πŸ‘‡

27.02.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They beat a blind refugee who speaks no English for failing to obey police commands he could not understand. Then instead of apologizing, they charged him with possession of a β€œweapon”—HIS WALKING STICK. Then they dumped him miles from home without notifying anyone, after which he was found dead.

25.02.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 12649    πŸ” 6094    πŸ’¬ 56    πŸ“Œ 331
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One hundred accounts are behind the majority of conspiracy theory content in Canada Researchers analyzed more than 14 million social media posts from accounts in Canada and found that 87 per cent of conspiratorial claims come from influencers, with just 100 users responsible for near...

As a Mayor, it’s hard enough getting the real issues solved.

Having citizens throw issues fueled by conspiracy bots wastes my time and my brain bandwidth.

Anti vax propaganda does not recruit new doctors.

15 minute city crap does not get the roads paved.

WEF fears don’t balance the budget.

26.02.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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City cites rising shelter demand, 'systemic' failures behind surge in homeless population More than 100 people in Kamloops are sleeping outside each night and hundreds more are packed into local shelters β€” numbers a city manager calls β€œalarming” evidence of a deepening homelessness crisis…

#Kamloops - City cites rising shelter demand, 'systemic' failures behind surge in homeless population www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

25.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations to the Gold Medal-winning US Olympic hockey team, especially for their good sportsmanship, class and good judgement.

I mean the women’s team, of course.

24.02.2026 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 334    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Kamloops Centre for the Arts The Kamloops Centre for the Arts is part of the Build Kamloops vision.

β–ͺ Back of House: A loading dock, rehearsal halls, green rooms, dressing rooms, offices, concession areas, art storage, box offices, and general storage

β–ͺ Underground Parking: A two-level parking structure with 158 parking spaces

πŸ”— View floor plans at LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/KCA.
#Kamloops

24.02.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RHJ's former lawyer.

24.02.2026 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former B.C. school trustee to challenge $750,000 penalty for anti-SOGI campaign - BC News The lawyer for former Chilliwack, B.C., school trustee Barry Neufeld says he will be filing a court challenge against a ruling by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal that he poisoned the workplaces of LGBTQ+ staff members with a public campaign against classroom resources on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Former B.C. school trustee to challenge $750,000 penalty for anti-SOGI campaign #Chilliwack

23.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Allegations of info before Tumbler Ridge shootings 'disturbing': Eby - BC News British Columbia Premier David Eby says police are pursuing orders regarding the preservation of potential evidence related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge held by digital services companies, including social media platforms and AI companies.

Allegations of info before Tumbler Ridge shootings 'disturbing': Eby (Tumbler Ridge)

21.02.2026 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City of Kamloops opens nominations for 2026 exemplary service awards The City of Kamloops is accepting nominations for this year’s exemplary service awards.

#Kamloops - City of Kamloops opens nominations for 2026 exemplary service awards www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

21.02.2026 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1