This quarter's research brief provides a detailed overview of how to interpret a map. In this case, the map offers an opportunity to see spatially the potential relationship between fast food restaurants, convenience stores and their proximity to a school.

Volume 3 - August 2008
Note: A counter service food outlet is an establishment where a meal order is placed, paid for, and received at a counter.

 Research Brief Vol 3 (Aug 08) (358.69 kB)

The health and human service problems facing the world today exist in a geographic context and understanding issues ranging from population demographics to how socio-economic status relates to a child’s early development requires a comprehensive understanding of their geography.

 Research Brief Vol 2 (Apr 08) (224.97 kB)

In May 2007, Make Children First Kamloops announced they were the recipient of Federal Government funding under the initiative Understanding the Early Years (UEY). This three year project is a national initiative funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada that enables members of communities across Canada to better understand the needs of their young children and families so they can determine the best programs and services to meet those needs.

UEY provides our community with quality information on how children are developing in the early years before they get to school; family and community factors that influence children's development; and the availability of local resources to support young children and their families. Parents, teachers, key decision‐makers, and others interested in the well‐being of children can then work together to address issues identified by this information.

 Research Brief Vol 1 (Jan 08) (284.66 kB)