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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 10h

Here too. #kamloops

Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 11h

PS. I prefer the term 'bike & roll' lanes. Context: ecoplanning.ca/want-better-...

Want better bike lanes? Make room for wheelchairs and mobility scooters - Ecopath Planning

I was recently in Amsterdam where wheelchairs and mobility scooters are a common part of the traffic flow on bike […]

ecoplanning.ca

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 15h

A reminder that this exists…
If you are a B.C. local elected representative and want to be added, comment below.

go.bsky.app/UU5rr3i

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Ian Mitchell, MD @drivmitch.bsky.social · 1d

An unfortunate development for health care in #Kamloops. All of the hospital’s OB/GYN staff have resigned cfjctoday.com/2025/10/14/s...

Seven Kamloops OB-GYNs resign in-hospital privileges from Interior Health, citing workload safety issues

KAMLOOPS - Obstetrics care in the Kamloops area has taken another hit, with seven obstetrician gynecologists r...

cfjctoday.com

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 1d

There are over 800 births per year by Kamloops residents. That doesn’t count all the surrounding areas which RIH serves as well. It’s not acceptable that those patients go out of town to give birth.

Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 1d

The maternity care at RIH has been precarious for months if not years. Things came to an impasse today. Interior Health needs to take action now to ensure services. #kamloops
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...

Seven OB/GYNs at B.C. hospital resign, citing unsafe workloads, lack of support

Years of challenges have made the situation untenable, doctors say in letter obtained by The Globe

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 1d

The maternity care at RIH has been precarious for months if not years. Things came to an impasse today. Interior Health needs to take action now to ensure services. #kamloops
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...

Seven OB/GYNs at B.C. hospital resign, citing unsafe workloads, lack of support

Years of challenges have made the situation untenable, doctors say in letter obtained by The Globe

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 1d

Hooray for @kamloops.ca staff & TRU researchers! #kamloops

City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 1d

Our Cultural Strategic Plan got national recognition! 🏆

We are proud to receive the 2025 Creative City Impact Award in Cultural Planning for our You Are Here Kamloops Cultural Strategic Plan 2024–2034. The award was presented at the annual Creative City Network of Canada Summit on October 7.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 21

Remember, whenever you hear that “speed wasn’t a factor” in a deadly crash, what they mean is that the car involved wasn’t technically speeding. At least “not by much.” It presumes that the speed limit wasn’t too high to begin with.

When it comes to death from collisions, SPEED IS ALWAYS a factor.

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Hurtin For Real @hurtinforreal.bsky.social · 5d

Okay, a little about me... I have a radio show on the internet. Called Hurtin For Real. You'll hear good country music. Once a week. Done it since 2002. Can be found at hurtinforreal.com. Theme shows. That's about it. The pic is of me. Leadline Champion 1976.

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NPR @npr.org · 7d

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says. n.pr/47hcegr

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 6d

Let’s raise @mdbass.bsky.social call for a #kamloops sobering centre with the province again. We don’t want to be the IIOBC’s next investigation of a jailhouse death.

Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 6d

The IIO's lead director called the case part of a "concerning trend and concerning problem," connected to multiple in-custody deaths over the past few years.

From 2019 to 2023, it was notified of 15 incidents in which detainees either died in police cells or after being taken to hospital from cells

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 6d

The IIO's lead director called the case part of a "concerning trend and concerning problem," connected to multiple in-custody deaths over the past few years.

From 2019 to 2023, it was notified of 15 incidents in which detainees either died in police cells or after being taken to hospital from cells

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 6d

Before and after. Today the new mini-rink at McArthur Island was officially opened. It was immediately filled with skaters. How wonderful. Thanks to City staff and DW Builders for moving this project to completion so quickly. #kamloops #BuildKamloops

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 7d

Some of the excitement of the U17 Canadian Soccer championship’s opening ceremonies last night. 24 teams (boys & girls) from every province of the country. 600+ in town. Congratulations and welcome to #Kamloops

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Will Garrett-Petts @wfgp.bsky.social · 8d

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City of Kamloops @kamloops.ca · 7d

The City is developing a Child Care Action Plan to better understand what families with kids aged 12 and under need most.

💬 Share your thoughts in a quick seven-minute survey by October 13. Your feedback will help improve access to local child care.
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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 7d

Falls in Fall! 😊🍂

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 12d

Shout out to the Kamloops Cycling Coalition bike valet at Brewloops Beer Festival. It gives peeps a magical way to come to the festival. And frees up parking spots for this who need to drive. #kamloops

Three bike valet volunteers stand in front of a rake of bikes in the green glow of a Ferris wheel behind.

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 12d

What a wonderful festival Brewloops is. Juno- nominated musicians, great bevies and food, and a Ferris wheel! Bravo to the organizers and volunteers! #kamloops

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15d

“Expanding the average car length from 5 meters (16.4 ft) to 5.5 meters (18 ft) decreases street parking spots by 9.3%, while an additional expansion to 6m (19.7 ft) causes a further loss of 7%…the growing share of larger vehicles has caused many on-street parking spots to effectively disappear.”

Meet the Montreal Mayor Who Declared War on SUVs

Oversized vehicles are devouring street parking spaces in the Canadian city. So one borough’s mayor is fighting back with bigger fees for hefty trucks and SUVs.

www.bloomberg.com

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 14d

They won’t last long 😀

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 14d

Another great Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce networking social. This time at the beautiful Lac Le Jeune Resort with hosts Vivek Sharma and Monica Dickinson. Bonus, a chance to meet the new #Kamloops Ambassadors Lizzie, Peyton & Shea.

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 14d

It was great to see the people out for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation hosted at Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc. The highlight for me was hearing from Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation who is the creator of the orange shirt movement. 🙌

Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, the creator of the orange shirt movement stands at the podium. Her mother stands next to her in a ribbon skirt.

Some of the people in the stands watching the dancers and drummers.

Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir speaks at the podium.

Cllr Bill Sarai, Cllr Nancy Bepple, Master of Ceremonies Ryan Deneault, Cllr Margot Middleton stand in the Powwow Arbour.

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Michael Moses @michaelmoseswl.bsky.social · 16d

Son and grandson of residential school survivors.

Both of my parents attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School where the 215 were rediscovered.

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 17d

Just some of the 11+ minister meetings City of Kamloops council has as part of UBCM. Building relationships is key to solving joint problems.

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