Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month!
TRU ranks high on worldwide sustainability ranking. From the TRU newsroom: “Thompson Rivers University’s first appearance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings has placed the university among the world’s top institutions advancing sustainable development.
In its inaugural submission to the THE Sustainability Impact Rankings, TRU ranked in the top 10 per cent worldwide for SDG 13 Climate Action and earned strong results across five additional United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting the university’s commitment to building stronger communities, advancing sustainability and creating positive change through partnership and collaboration.
“The results are more than a ranking,” said President and Vice-Chancellor Airini. “They reflect who we are as an institution. From sustainability and climate action to responsible innovation, community partnerships and the Secwépemc values that guide our work, these results recognize areas where TRU is committed to making a difference.” “
fHeartfelt Congratulations James Gordon. This short highlights reel from you work from the TRU Sustainability office captures the great appreciation so many in the community feel for you – “After years of helping shape sustainability at TRU, James Gordon is heading off on a new adventure.
From helping TRU achieve and maintain its STARS Platinum rating to leading initiatives like Fill it Forward, the car share program, the campus tree program and the annual Trash Bash, James has left a lasting mark on our campus community.
But if you’ve spent any time around James, you know his impact goes far beyond programs and projects. He’s the person who bikes across campus, picks up litter along the way, and regularly appears with a simple question: “Does anyone need this? I just found it outside.”
His passion, energy and commitment to sustainability have inspired countless students, staff and faculty members over the years, and he will be greatly missed.”
Huge thanks to the voters in the KamloopsBCNow / NowMedia “Best of Kamloops” contest – for voting the Kamloops Chronicle best publiation in Kamloops. We are honoured to share this award with the other winners in this category The Wren and Coffee News Kamloops. Massive congratulations also goes to the Far + Wide Small Talk Magazine, the Chase Sunflower, and the North Shushwap Kicker for being nominated. There are many categories in the awards. Check out amazing Kamloops people, businesses, and organizations here – https://winners.kamloopsbcnow.com/
Volunteerism by the local United Way team joining in with TD Bank staff. Mustard Seed Manager of Volunteerism and Engagement Katie Hutchins writes “Thank you to TD and United Way British Columbia, for taking the time this week volunteer with us at The Mustard Seed. The team spent several hours sorting clothing donations at The Mustard Seed Thrift Store
Your generosity, teamwork, ano commitment to giving back made a meaninaful impact. We truly appreciate your support and the positive difference you helped create in our community. If you work on a team that is looking to volunteer in your communitv. let me know. We would love to have volunteer.”
Kamloops is an amazing community with a long-standing culture of kindness and looking out for one another. We need to talk about this more, give it more attention, and keep strengthening our collective goodness. We, at the Kamloops Chronicle, feel it’s so important to share good news regularly and that’s what this space is about. We encourage you to submit your good news by calling 250 851-9630, emailing us at [email protected] or sending us mail to PO Box 814, Station Main, Kamloops BC, V2C 5M8.