Day 1,696 since February 24th, 2022 (1 696 день повномасштабної війни: Day 1,696 of the full-scale war)
Day 4,622 since February 20th, 2014, Temporary Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation
Thank you to all who #StandWithUkraine
Greetings from Kamloops!
Dobryi den (good day), dear friends,
Today is our 243rd Saturday near Kamloops City Hall since the full-scale invasion. It is also voting day in Kamloops. This morning Mama and I took our mail ballots to City Hall, and this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. we stand together again, as we have every Saturday since February 2022.
This update brings the candidates’ answers on standing with Ukraine, an interview worth your time, a new Ukrainian café in Kamloops, and a free guide to Ukrainian radio across Canada. Please read through and join where you can.
Thank you for your continued solidarity. Together, we stand.
🗳️ Kamloops Votes Today: Polls Close at 8:00 p.m.
General voting is open today, Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at any of 16 locations:
https://maps.kamloops.ca/Election2026
Bring two pieces of ID: at least one with your signature and at least one with your address. You do not need to register in advance, and renters can vote.
Sixteen candidates for Mayor, Council and School Trustee answered our six questions about Kamloops and about standing with Ukraine, in their own words. The full report and the new Ukrainian bilingual edition are here:
https://krasun.ca/2026/10/17/we-voted-together-now-its-your-turn-kamloops-polls-close-at-8-pm/
The provincial election follows next Saturday, October 24.
🎙️ Worth Watching: Vitaliy Portnikov in Calgary
The Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov spoke with the Ukrainian community in Calgary and answered their questions. The topics include the future of Ukrainians in Canada and the US, whether people will return to Ukraine, language and immigration. The talk is in Ukrainian. It was organized by Ukraine Harmony Foundation and Film Hive Entertainment, with UCAN Radio as media partner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcmsJP3DRPw
☕ Mriya Ukrainian Café Grand Opening: Wednesday, October 21
Mriya (dream) is opening its doors in Kamloops. Come taste Ukraine close to home and welcome our new neighbours. Address and opening details are on their page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593342073805
📻 Listen to Ukrainian Radio in Canada
Listening is one of the easiest ways to stay close to Ukraine and keep the language alive at home. Every program below can be heard online:
- Diaspora.FM, Vancouver: 96.1 FM, Fridays at 7:00 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/@diaspora-fm - Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio, Vancouver: AM 1320 CHMB, Saturdays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., in English and Ukrainian
Where to listen: https://www.nashholos.com/where-to-listen/ - Nash Holos, Nanaimo edition: CHLY 101.7 FM, Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to noon
Where to listen: https://www.nashholos.com/where-to-listen/ - UCAN Radio, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver: online any time, with a free app
https://www.ucanradio.com
https://www.youtube.com/@UCANRadio - The Zabava Program, Edmonton: 840 CFCW AM, Sundays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mountain (6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Kamloops)
https://www.cfcw.com/?p=773 - Ukrainian Wave, Ottawa: CHIN 97.9 FM, Saturdays 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Eastern (5:00 to 7:00 a.m. in Kamloops)
https://www.chinradio.com/ukrainian - Dobroho vechora. My z Ukrainy (Good evening. We are from Ukraine), St. John’s: CHMR 93.5 FM, Mondays
https://www.chmr.ca - Ukrainian Radio (Suspilne), live from Kyiv
https://ukr.radio
🎁 Free printable guide: the full list on one page, with clickable links, to keep by your radio or on the fridge:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5y1uoiZjPnscNp5D729Q9gRy61CoTaZ/view?usp=sharing
Slukhaimo razom (let’s listen together): pick one program this week and listen with someone you love.
🇺🇦 Weekly Stand with Ukraine Gatherings
Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in Kamloops to Stand with Ukraine. We stand, raise our flags and write postcards to Ukrainian defenders. Everyone is welcome, in person or in spirit.
Looking Forward
As we move through this week together, I encourage you to:
- Vote today before 8:00 p.m., and in the provincial election on October 24
- Read the candidates’ answers: https://krasun.ca/2026/10/17/we-voted-together-now-its-your-turn-kamloops-polls-close-at-8-pm/
- Watch Vitaliy Portnikov in Calgary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcmsJP3DRPw
- Welcome Mriya Ukrainian Café at its grand opening on Wednesday, October 21: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593342073805
- Pick one Ukrainian radio program this week and listen: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5y1uoiZjPnscNp5D729Q9gRy61CoTaZ/view?usp=sharing
- Join us every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in Kamloops to Stand with Ukraine
Eternal Memory
Please, when possible, take a moment of silence to remember the victims of war in Ukraine.
Вічная Пам’ять героям / Eternal memory to heroes
Diakuiu (thank you, from the heart) to everyone who stands, votes, listens and shares.
With respect,
Sasha
Stand with Ukraine. Preserve culture. Support defenders. Build community.
🇺🇦 Слава Україні! Героям слава! (Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!) 💙💛
Love 🧡 Care 🫶 Share 🔁
Nadiya 🌻 (active hope)
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