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May 2018 Films For Change: Modified

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Jennifer Ste Marie

GE Free Kamloops presents Modified as part of Films For Change Coming up on May 30, 2018.  Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7 pm. Panel discussion following the film. Admission is free but donations gratefully accepted. Popcorn by donation. … Continue reading May 2018 Films For Change: Modified

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Join the Repair Café!

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Jennifer Ste Marie

Repair Café Kamloops is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Transition Kamloops has partnered with Kamloops Makerspace to host a Repair Café at the Green Living Expo on April 28, 2018. Residents of … Continue reading Join the Repair Café!

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Hosting a Films For Change Event

January 14, 2015February 17, 2018 Gisela

Does your community group promote social, cultural or environmental sustainability?  Are you looking for a way to engage with an audience on a topic or issue that leads towards a healthier and more resilient community? Sponsored by Thompson Rivers University Sustainability … Continue reading Hosting a Films For Change Event

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Do you know someone who might be right for this job with the Kamloops Food Policy Council? Help spread the word! ...

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Here's a chance to provide input on a City plan! How can we make future development on the North Shore more sustainable? ...

City wants feedback on future of Kamloops' North Shore - Kamloops News

www.castanetkamloops.net

The city is looking for feedback from the community on the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan, which includes some big ideas for the commercial areas.
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Kamloops' Chris Torres is urging all of us to send a quick note to Councillors expressing support for Councillor Singh's motion to accelerate the buildout of cycling infrastructure. Sounds like a fine idea! transitionkamloops.net/2021/01/lets-make-2021-the-year-of-the-cyclist-in-kamloops/ ...

Let's make 2021 the Year of the Cyclist in Kamloops! - Transition Kamloops Network

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Councillor Arjun Singh is putting forward a motion to accelerate investment in alternative transportation infrastructure, making it possible to implement the Transportation Master Plan goals in 5 years, rather than 20 years.
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Safe, separated cycling infrastructure makes EVERYONE safer. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190529113036.htm ...

Cycling lanes reduce fatalities for all road users, study shows: Roads are safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists in cities with robust bike facilities

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The most comprehensive study of bicycle and road safety to date finds that building safe facilities for cyclists is one of the biggest factors in road safety for everyone. Bicycling infrastructure -- specifically, separated and protected bike lanes -- leads to fewer fatalities and better road-safety...
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This sounds like fun! Test your recycling knowledge!Do you know what goes where? Test your recycling knowledge by playing the Waste Sorting Game! Play until January 3 and enter to win one of two $100 GC's from @ourfootprintsco Eco Store & Refillery, which also includes one free year of compost drop-off through @friendlycomposting.

Play at Kamloops.ca/Wastewise or in the Waste Wise app.
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BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

15 hours ago

BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

The City of Kamloops has invited BCSEA and partner organizations to a consultation meeting about the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan review and update. You are all welcome to participate via Zoom.

When: Tuesday, January 26 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Zoom link: zoom.us/j/94906909735?pwd=Z1pCalBDc2xQVVFFL2R2N0NHZEV5UT09
Meeting ID: 949 0690 9735 Passcode: 311405

At the January 26 meeting, City staff will go over the results of November workshops with us and take feedback. This is an opportunity to voice our support for safer pedestrian and cycling infrastructure; mixed use, walkable urban centres; and other features that matter to us.

Read about the North Shore Neighbourhood Plan update process here: letstalk.kamloops.ca/northshoreplan

We’re grateful to City staff for the invitation and hope to see you there!
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North Shore Neighbourhood Plan

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The North Shore Neighbourhood Plan was last updated in 2008. Since then, the North Shore has experienced population growth, demand for new development, and pressure for expanded community and social services. In 2018, Council adopted a revised Official Community Plan (KAMPLAN), which sets the direct...
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BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

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BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

Are you in need of some good news? Read this!
"Joe Biden is preparing to deal with climate change in a way no U.S. president has done before – by mobilizing his entire administration to take on the challenge from every angle in a strategic, integrated way."
theconversation.com/biden-plans-to-fight-climate-change-in-a-way-no-u-s-president-has-done-before...
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Biden plans to fight climate change in a way no U.S. president has done before

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Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter explains how the new administration can mobilize all parts of his government as it faces five big climate challenges.
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BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

3 days ago

BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

This is such a great idea - to build support for climate action among moms. ...

They're climate scientists. They're mothers. Now they're joining the battle to get Americans to act

www.latimes.com

A new $10-million ad campaign features climate scientists who are mothers speaking directly to other worried moms.
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BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

2 weeks ago

BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

Yes! ...

Singh wants 2021 to be Year of the Cyclist in Kamloops

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Imagine cycling and walking infrastructure that flow seamlessly through Kamloops. It could include Thompson Rivers University, connect neighbourhoods, provide viable commuting alternatives to . . .
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BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

2 weeks ago

BC Sustainable Energy Association: Kamloops Chapter

New information: “It is our best understanding that, if we bring down CO2 to net zero, the warming will level off. The climate will stabilize within a decade or two. There will be very little to no additional warming,” says climate scientist Joeri Rogelj, a lead author of the next IPCC report.

insideclimatenews.org/news/03012021/five-aspects-climate-change-2020/
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Many Scientists Now Say Global Warming Could Stop Relatively Quickly After Emissions Go to Zero - Inside Climate News

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Parts of the world economy may have been on pause during 2020, dampening greenhouse gas emissions for a while. But that didn’t slow the overall buildup of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which reached its highest level in millions of years.  If anything, research during the year showed global warming...
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