Kamloops and Area

Canada Day Festivities
Fireworks to return as Kamloops releases details about Canada Day 2025 festivities
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released its schedule of events for this year's Canada Day festivities, and its expected to feature a fireworks display. After electing to move forward with a drone light show last year, City Councillors reversed course, and reverted back to the traditional fireworks display. Accordi...
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Water Safety
Kamloops reissues reminder about water safety in North and South Thompson rivers
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in Kamloops are being warned of the risks and dangers of swimming in both the North and South Thompson rivers because of the ongoing risks and hazards. In a news release, Kamloops Fire Rescue Fire Inspector Josh Cowen said those risks and hazards include cold water, fast-moving current...
7h ago
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Bear-Resistant Carts
'Steady' number of requests made for optional bear-resistant waste carts in Kamloops as City prepares deliveries
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it will be delivering bear-resistant garbage and organics carts to residents that have requested them in the near future. Environmental Services Supervisor Danielle Sparks says there have been approximately 200 requests made for these carts since the city-wide program was launched i...
11h ago
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Gym Bookings
City of Kamloops to take over booking process for SD73 gyms on July 1
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops will take over the booking process for all community use gyms at Kamloops-Thompson School District facilities, starting on Canada Day (July 1) this year. In a news release, the City of Kamloops said the change will create operational efficiencies for the two parties. "This change is...
12h ago
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