If you are in the Kamloops area and interested in the impact of SU and the toxic drug crisis on the Trades, come join us at our FREE event, next week March 19th at TRU.
More info & registration 👇
events.humanitix.com/aaron-manson...
Incredible night with Bryan Adams!
Last time WE😉 sang together was in 1985 at the new BC Place where he was 'backup' band for SUPERTRAMP!
@bryanadams.bsky.social
🫂💜🙏
@thewrennews.ca did a wonderful job covering our event!💐
In Kamloops TODAY👇👇👇
Kamloops #petersoncreek fire grew to over 3 hectares but battled down by #bcwildfire and #Kamloopsfire
Video taken at 815pm June 26th.
Hockey Helps The Homeless in Kelowna.
Raising funds, issues, and awareness with Brady Leavold!
Is this report on the agenda?
This count is part of the data used to make decisions on housing in Kamloops.
People need to realize that those 55+, our seniors at a 26% increase, are experiencing homelessness.
And they are many more on the brink of homelessness....which can bring more harsh realities coated with trauma.
I am so sorry for your beautiful boys' loss. Sending you much love and healing 💔🫂❤️🩹
Pierre Poilievre this morning.
Ironic that those harping for change at top (f*ck Trudeau brand) voted exactly the same, now for years, in their locals.
Interior ridings have been swept (&slept), yet again! Small 'c' conservative stranglehold will be unbearable & exhausting.
With Pierre losing his seat, do you think the lies will stop pilfering media platforms?
I sure hope so....
IMO, that is a crazy number of Con wins, considering the change that was wanted. I was sure half of those riding would change 'from' Conservative.
Also, brother murdered last year and dealing with his mother's mental health.
Very sad outcome that very possibly could be health with much sooner concerning grief, loss, and trauma.
We have many in k-12 suffering similarly but zero support; not their 'educational mandate'! 😡
Can't wait to see more BC results. We need a change in kamloops!
I really enjoyed and completely align with this new research. Great presentation and run through of the terminology, data, and information about the sketchy and old research of the claims.
Thankyou so much for all your efforts in this important work, Ian!💕
Trey💔❤️🩹💜
Thankyou 💕
💜4 yrs tomorrow, April 26, Aaron's life ended using unregulated & toxic drugs.
Our family, friends, & many from the community of Kamloops miss him incredibly.💔❤️🩹
We'll visit a favorite spot, Peterson Creek Park, w London Fog drinks, reflect on the memories, & sit with the grief/love for Aaron.🫂❤️🩹💜
Way to go, Ms Rusk et al!👏💐👏💐👏😍
and this is a policy choice.
The @momsstoptheharm.bsky.social community mourns Trey (Ashtrey) Helton. Trey was a well-known, and much loved harm reduction advocate in the DTES. He was an artist, an actor and a dear friend to many.
RIP dear friend. You leave it legacy and will never be forgotten.
youtu.be/Yley50v7Oio?...
Devastated💔 that a colleague in harm reduction passed away yesterday.
Trey Helton toured me inside OPS on Hastings close to @InsiteOfficial. He introduced me to the volunteers & answered every question I had, which is a feat!
T's wisdom&kindness forever in my 💜
@momsstoptheharm.bsky.social
Wondering where federal parties stand on Canada’s toxic drug crisis? With lives at risk daily, MSTH reached out to the parties for clarity on their plans and platform.
Some responded, others didn’t.
Read their unedited replies to better inform your vote:
www.momsstoptheharm.com/actions/2025...
“This increased criminalization is going to sweep up my co-workers, both my union brothers and sisters, and those who work cash construction, many of whom got addicted by trying to treat physical pain or mental health problems acquired at work.”
This image from Moms Stop The Harm features a red circular pattern of footprints and includes a powerful message challenging misconceptions about substance use: Don’t equate all substance use with mental illness It’s often driven by trauma, pain, or poverty Forced treatment fails Support and safe supply heal Punishment only keeps us going in circles It highlights the need for compassionate, evidence-based approaches rather than punitive ones. The circular footprints reinforce the idea that without change, harmful policies keep repeating.
Substance use isn’t always linked to mental illness .. it’s often rooted in trauma, pain, or poverty. Forced treatment fails, while support and safe supply offer healing. Punishment just keeps us stuck in cycles. Let's choose care over criminalization. – Moms Stop The Harm
This is a big deal for CSAM.
Unfortunately, nothing in the Liberal platform suggests they’ll protect politically besieged supervised consumption sites. Not one mention of harm reduction period.
Their new drug policy ideas amount to empowering cops to tear open mail now with a “general warrant.”
It’s not uncommon for people seeking on demand detox and treatment to be told to call daily for a spot.
This is heartbreaking and discouraging, especially in crisis.
Help should be there when someone is ready.
Have you or a loved one experienced this? Please share and include your province.
