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105th Falkland Stampede draws large crowds despite rain
FALKLAND, B.C. - The annual rodeo in the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District saw a large turnout over the May Long Weekend.The 105th Falkland Stampede ran from May 17-19, and drew in large crowds of spectators."Despite having, unfortunately, three not great weather days, I believe we still had just as many, if not ...
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CRA cutting up to 280 permanent jobs in response to fiscal constraints
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency is cutting up to 280 permanent employees in response to fiscal constraints. The workforce changes will impact branches across the CRA but the reductions will mainly impact employees in the National Capital Region. Commissioner Bob Hamilton and deputy commissioner Jean-François ...
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Kamloops and Area

EUROPA SUPER CIRCUS
Chaves family brings seventh-generation circus act to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Contortionists, high-flying aerial acts, clowns, tight-wire acrobats, the wheel of death and freestyle motorcycle riders - the Europa Super Circus promises to entertain underneath the Big Top outside of Aberdeen Mall. The cross-country tour is stopping in Kamloops before heading north to Prince George, and t...
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HIKE FOR THE CURE
Local outdoorsman Frank Ritcey launches Hike for the Cure fundraiser for prostate cancer research
KAMLOOPS - A longtime environmental and wildfire educator in the area who was recently diagnosed with a serious form of prostate cancer is taking to the outdoors to fundraise for the Canadian Cancer Society. Frank Ritcey has been collecting donations for medical research through his 'Hike for the Cure' campaign. The go...
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plaque unveiling
New downtown plaque an homage to 1910 document given to Sir Wilfrid Laurier by local First Nations
KAMLOOPS - The 100-block of Victoria Street was briefly closed to vehicle traffic Thursday (May 22) for the unveiling of 'The Memorial to Sir Wilfrid Laurier' plaque. The plaque, which is attached to a large rock displayed along Victoria Street, is meant to commemorate a historical document known as 'The Memorial', whi...
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DAY SPACE NEEDS
New data highlights need for day space on Tranquille corridor
KAMLOOPS - New reporting from Kamloops Fire Rescue, Kamloops RCMP and City of Kamloops Community Service Officers is painting a better picture of where the bulk of emergency calls are coming from. At the direction of city council, the report now breaks down calls specific to four corridors within the community, includi...
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Featured Content

Stay Ahead of the Curve with Kamloops' Trusted Property Manager - Rohit Kumar
"I'm Rohit Kumar, born and raised in Kamloops, and I've witnessed our market's shifts firsthand. My mission is to keep investors ahead of the curve." As a property manager with RE/MAX Commercial Solutions, Rohit Kumar combines local insight with years of hands-on experience to ensure owners and investors maxi...
May 20, 2025
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Ravishing Roses In May
The month of May means a lot of things to many people. Two that come to mind are Mother's Day and, for gardeners, it's roses! Maury Hik from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a few great tips on growing roses and a few types to consider that are sure to make you and your mom quite happy!
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Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening - Early Spring Bloomers
With the arrival of spring, most gardeners are looking for plants with lots of colour to show off in their yards. Shawn Ulmer from Art Knapp Garden Centre and Florist in Kamloops has a number of great choices for you to consider, including trees, shrubs and plants!
May 20, 2025
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SOUND OFF: British Columbia, it's time for us to step up
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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Latest program growth at Kamloops Y focused on mental wellbeing
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British Columbia

Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer
Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on. Now it has been confirmed that the ferocious-looking marine reptile he found with his then 12-year-old daughter on Vancouver Island 37 years ago is a new species - and an entirely new genus....
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Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle
VICTORIA - "Do you want to go faster?" Jayne Imeson already knew the answer she was going to get from her six-year-old son, Casey, sitting astride his new steed in a park in Central Saanich, B.C. He nodded with a smile. "Always faster -- this kid loves his speed," Imeson said. Casey's usual ride is ...
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22-year-old woman dies in slack-line fall north of Vancouver
SQUAMISH - A 22-year-old woman is dead after a fatal slack-line incident at a recreation area north of Vancouver. Squamish RCMP say they received a report on Friday afternoon of a female falling from a slack line at Chek Canyon Recreation Area. The area is a popular climbing spot 87 kilometres north of Vancouver. Mount...
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Local Sports

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Stankoven looks ahead to Eastern Conference final, recaps dispatching Capitals
RALEIGH, N.C. - Logan Stankoven of Kamloops will continue his pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Tuesday (May 20) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes are hosting the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference final. The Hurricanes dispatched Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington...
May 21, 2025
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COACHING CHANGE
'Sometimes, it's just the right time to make a change': Blazers will not renew Hay's contract
KAMLOOPS - Don Hay will not return as Kamloops Blazers' associate coach for the 2025-2026 WHL season. His contract has expired and the club will not offer an extension. "The Blazers have been great to me," Hay said. "They brought me back for an opportunity to be part of the team that was in the Memorial ...
May 20, 2025
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Don Hay
Blazers part ways with legendary coach Don Hay
KAMLOOPS - An iconic Kamloops Blazers coach will not be behind the bench next season. The Blazers announced Tuesday (May 20) the team will not renew the contract for Don Hay, who spent the previous three seasons as an associate coach. "I feel very fortunate to have been welcomed back to the Kamloops Blazers and sp...
May 20, 2025
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Canada

Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons
OTTAWA - At least six members of Parliament are asking their colleagues to support their bid to become the next Speaker of the House of Commons, including the last man to hold that job, Greg Fergus. Former deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont and fellow Conservative MP Tom Kmiec have also sent emails to MPs asking for thei...
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Canadians' future at Harvard in question after Trump bans international students
Hundreds of Canadians could potentially be caught up in the fight between President Donald Trump and prestigious Harvard University over international student enrollment. The school did not immediately have a current count of Canadians studying there, but numbers on its website from 2022 show there were 686 enrolled at...
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CRA cutting up to 280 permanent jobs in response to fiscal constraints
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency is cutting up to 280 permanent employees in response to fiscal constraints. The workforce changes will impact branches across the CRA but the reductions will mainly impact employees in the National Capital Region. Commissioner Bob Hamilton and deputy commissioner Jean-François ...
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World

Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration's decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House's political demands. In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government...
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Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
WASHINGTON (AP) - Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration's decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House's political demands. In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government...
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Iran and US hold a fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome with enrichment a key issue
ROME (AP) - The fifth round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program began Friday in Rome, Iranian media reported. The reports across several news outlets follow the arrival of multiple convoys to the Omani Embassy in Rome just after 1 p.m. The embassy previously serve...
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