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The Kamloops Food Policy Council recently hosted a community dialogue that asked the question, “How can we address the root causes of household food insecurity?” Almost 90 people gathered together representing non-profit organizations, government, ed

by Moneca Jantzen National Volunteer Week is coming up and it is the perfect time to celebrate all of the people in our community that volunteer their time to make Kamloops the vibrant community that it is.

By Michelle Tsutsumi, KFPC Communications Lead At the end of February, during the Certified Organic Associations of B.C.

by Trudy Frisk Suddenly we’re surrounded by elections. Candidates list their credentials and promote their platforms. The media praise or chastise them.

by Dick Parkes, Vintage Car Club of Canada, Kamloops Chapter Although not the oldest member of our group, Dave Dickinson has probably been involved with vintage vehicles longer than anyone else in town. Dave was born in 1939 in Creston, B.C.

Nomad Nan's Trippy Tales By Nancy Van Veen Being a freakishly fanatical beach walker and music lover, I jumped at the chance for a winter reprieve that would satisfy both these addictions.

By Sandra Frangiadakis, KFPC Food Action Lead Fruit trees are a great addition to the urban landscape. As well as a bounty of delicious fruit, they can provide greenery, shade, beautiful spring blossoms, and a place for kids to climb and hang out.

A conversation with local Matchmaker, Tara Holmes of Holmes is Where the Heart Is Matchmaking Ltd. February is upon us.

By Sandra Frangiadakis, KFPC Food Action Lead Winter is traditionally the time when gardeners pour over seed catalogues, dreaming of spring planting and the beautiful, bountiful gardens they will grow in the coming year.

by Trudy Frisk Comedian Rick Mercer recently recommended that Canadians, Torontonians in particular, embrace snow days. Snow days are days on which heavy snowfall dictates that Canadians stay home instead of going to school or work.