INTRODUCTION –

The topic I have chosen is “Myths about North Shore, Kamloops” and this topic will explore all the myths about an area, North Shore, which is in Kamloops and is located on the other side of the Thompson river. There’s a negative perception about this particular area among the people of Kamloops and especially international students who are studying in Kamloops’s very popular educational institute , Thompson Rivers University.

As we move forward with this multimedia website, the viewers will be able to discover more insights on the lifestyle of locals in North Shore and how the local businesses are doing with the continuous threat of junkies and homeless people breaking into the stores often.This blog will also cover the housing aspects of North Shore and if this place is suitable for international students to live amidst the housing and rental crisis going on in Kamloops this year. Although junkies and homeless people might be a nuisance but the myths about them is not true and you’ll get to know how the real situation here is through this blog.

RATIONALE –

Talking about this social stigma surrounding North Shore is important because international students of Thompson Rivers University who make up atleast 40 percent of Kamloops’s population are facing problems regarding finding suitable rental options to stay. North Shore isn’t much popular among students and thus breaking the myths and talking more clearly about North Shore might help the students change their decsisions of not living out here in this area.Also by talking about this topic people can know about which parts of North Shore has less junkies and crime rates.

CORE ANGLES/QUESTIONS RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC –

Q.1 Why are people afraid of living in North Shore ?

Q.2 Was North Shore always full of junkies and homeless people ?

Q.3. When did the crime rates in North Shore rise and what was the reason behind it ?

Q.4 How dangerous are the junkies and the homeless people of North Shore and do they attack general people and create nuisance?

Q.5 Despite all these negative news of North Shore , will it be safe for international students to rent houses here in North Shore ?

Q.6 North Shore might sound like a dangerous area but is it safe for those who commute by their personal car ?

Q.7 How is the bus service around North shore and does the waiting time for the bus arise problems and increases chances of coming in contact with a group of junkies ?

Q.8 Did COVID-19 outbreak have any effect on the population of junkies and homeless in North Shore and the crimes rate in this area?

This website will have personal interviews of the locals living in North shore and how they view the myths surrounding this area. There will be stories about how local businesses are surviving and if North Shore is really a bad choice to live in as an international student.The living cost of this area will also be covered and which parts can be selected to live so that it is close to the university will also be discussed and visual representation of everything will be included.

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MEDIA OUTLINE –

On the Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, Kamloops Mounties were called to the Angry Otter Tranquille Liquor Store at 363 Tranquille Rd. for a shoplifting call. The suspect was injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
A man is arrested after police gather on Linden Avenue on the North Shore.
This Tim Hortons on Tranquille Road in North Kamloops is closed due to crime in the area, and it is unclear whether it will ever reopen.
Housing crisis for International students of Thompson Rivers University might come to and end if areas in North shore are utilised.