Two Service Providers – Two Perspectives

Two Service Providers – Two Perspectives

by | Nov 14, 2025 | Addiction, Mental Health

Last week Alfred Achoba told Infonews that recovery housing can be hard to fill because many people aren’t ready. In contrast, yesterday ASK Wellness CEO Bob Hughes highlighted the need for expanded recovery-oriented housing and better coordination between systems....
Mayor Motions for Drug Housing Audit

Mayor Motions for Drug Housing Audit

by | Oct 31, 2025 | Addiction, City Hall, Mental Health

Kamloops residents deserve transparency and accountability when public funds are involved. KCU supports Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s motion calling for an independent audit of taxpayer-funded harm-reduction/drug housing facilities. We recommend Council approve it...
Nowhere to Go

Nowhere to Go

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Addiction, City Hall, Mental Health

Contact: City of Kamloops: citycouncil@kamloops.ca Honourable Christine Boyle-Min. of Housing and Municipal Affairs Phone: 236-478-3970 Email: HMA.Minister@gov.bc.ca Honourable Josie Osborne-Minister of Health Phone: 250-953-3547 Email: HLTH.Minister@gov.bc. Nowhere...