The Big E

Janet is the person you want in your corner when you’re feeling financially squeezed.

A woman I regularly see asked me what I was studying in school. I told her that I had hoped to become an Addictions Worker here in Kamloops, and that I wanted to be a voice for those who did not feel they could speak out about their disease.

In the midst of the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic and stigma related to substance use in our community, a group of partner organizations works together to build bridges, encourage dialogue and reduce stigma.

A medical emergency. Car troubles. A change in employment. For a woman who is working hard to make ends meet, these curve balls can begin a vicious cycle toward poverty and homelessness.

Hi, I am Marlene Hibbs, a mother, a personal trainer, a student in clinical Somatic education and founder of Days of Action.

The Big Edition is a newspaper sold on the streets of Kamloops by homeless and low-income vendors. Selling the newspaper is an alternative to panhandling and offers financial support to people living in poverty.