KAMLOOPS - The Royal Canadian Legion began 100 years ago in Winnipeg, as a way for World War I veterans to socialize and share stories of things only fellow veterans could truly understand. In the century since, the Legion has grown across Canada, now with more than 300,000 members. While the days of sharing stories fr...

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops says it will review scheduled outdoor events on a day-to-day basis to determine if they should still proceed amid thick smoke lingering in the air. In a news release issued Wednesday afternoon (July 8), the city says it will make decisions based on the guidance of air quality and health ...

MERRITT, B.C. - A Merritt man has some extra cash to fund a home renovation after a recent $1-million Lotto 6/49 windfall. BC Lottery Corporation says David W. was first delighted by winning some free plays before he realized he won a seven-figure jackpot."When I first checked, I saw zeroes, but what really caught...

KAMLOOPS - A substantial legacy gift from a late, longtime Kamloops judge and lawyer will go toward supporting Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) Faculty of Law. TRU announced the $1.4 million it received from Hope Hyslop's estate will go toward assisting law students and expanding legal services for those who need it....

KAMLOOPS - Project X Theatre is bringing Theatre Under the Trees back to Prince Charles Park this month. The 22nd season will officially get underway next Thursday (July 9), the first of two opening nights as this year's festival will alternate between two shows - Robin Hood and The Paper Bag Princess. You can also get...

KAMLOOPS - It's full steam ahead for the City of Kamloops as it prepares to mark Canada Day with a series of events at Riverside Park. The festivities will get underway with the Lions Club pancake breakfast between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The main event at the Rotary Bandshell will get underway at 11:00 a.m. with the ...

KAMLOOPS - Time is running out for interested participants to register for the 2026 55+ BC Games in Kamloops.Organizers say participant registration closes Tuesday June 30, with the games set to run between Sept. 8 and 12. More information on registration can be found here.Registration is a three step process as partic...

KAMLOOPS - A group of children and a mascot shark led the way at the fifth annual Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation Colour Run on Sunday (June 28) at Riverside Park. "To see it grow into what it is today, with all of our amazing community groups, businesses and vendors who have helped out, has just been so incre...

KAMLOOPS - The sounds of bagpipes and other Scottish traditions took over Albert McGowan Park Saturday (June 27) as the Kamloops Highland Games welcomed visitors for a full day of culture and competition. The annual festival featured Highland dancing, piping and drumming competitions, alongside heavy athletics, childre...

KAMLOOPS - There will be a fireworks display in Kamloops this Canada Day, as long as Mother Nature cooperates. Kamloops Fire Rescue has approved a permit for the annual July 1 fireworks show at Riverside Park. Fire Chief Ken Uzeloc said it'll be done by a trained professional, who will be taking all of the necessary pr...

TK'EMLUPS te SECWEPEMC - The 45th annual Kamloopa Powwow is set to take over the Tkʼemlúps Powwow Arbour this weekend, starting Friday night (June 26). The three-day event is hosted through the Kamloopa Powwow Society, bringing in thousands of attendees, dancers, singers, drummers and vendors every year. With m...

KAMLOOPS - Colours will fly at Riverside Park this Sunday (July 28) as the Miles For Smiles Cancer Foundation works to raise money to aid in the fight against childhood cancer. The fifth annual Colour Run will get underway at 9:00 a.m. at the east end of Riverside Park near the Hope sign, and run until about 12:00 p.m....

KAMLOOPS - Residents and businesses wanting to contribute to the Build Kamloops project now have an incentive to do so. The City of Kamloops announced it has partnered with the BC Interior Community Foundation for an initiative in which donors can donate funds directly to Build Kamloops costs and receive charitable tax...

KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park was a sea of red and white as over a thousand Kamloops and area residents came together Wednesday (June 24) afternoon to watch Canada take on Switzerland at B.C. Place in Vancouver in the latest in a series of World Cup watch parties. Live Hit from Riverside Park "It's been really enjoyab...

KAMLOOPS - It was a special end of year assembly at St. Ann's Academy Wednesday (June 24) morning, as students got to see the results of a year-long fundraising initiative. Elementary students at the Kamloops institution raised over $2,000 for Miles For Smiles during this school year. The charity was founded by St. Ann...

KAMLOOPS - Thirty years of Y dream home lotteries means 30 people won prizes this morning (June 24) as the grand prize draw was held at the Dream Home. The big winners this year claimed the $1.3 million home along Coldwater Drive in Juniper and the 50-50 pot of over $300,000. "This is a $1.34 million win, and who...

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has released the schedule for this summer's Music in the Park concert series at Riverside Park, with a few adjustments to accommodate FIFA men's World Cup watch parties. The beloved summer tradition will still kick off on Canada Day with performances by Wild One (mixed rock) and Paisley ...

KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops-area riding trails are set to benefit from thousands of dollars in funding ahead of a "dry and demanding" season.In a statement, Tourism Kamloops says its Freeride Fund Steering Committee has approved $12,250 in funding for trail maintenance at the Pineview Bike Trails as well as $10,0...

KAMLOOPS - A downtown Kamloops mural celebrating a piece of the city's history was vandalized just weeks after its completion. While the graffiti sparked disappointment, the quick response from community partners has become a story of restoration, pride and protection of public art. The 'Red Bridge Raven Mural' commiss...

ASHCROFT, B.C. - Community members in Ashcroft are offering a $200 reward for a pair of logbooks that have gone missing from the Ashcroft Ascent.Roy Nicholas, the 75-year-old man who built the 528 wooden steps along the trail, said the logbooks were full of messages from hikers from all around the world who have comple...

CLEARWATER, B.C. - The Dutch Lake Community Centre was packed with Clearwater-and-area residents who were in attendance Tuesday (June 16) to listen to a presentation from B.C.'s seniors advocate. Dan Levitt made the trip to the North Thompson Valley to speak at a seniors forum organized by the Wells Gray Country Senior...

KAMLOOPS - The buzzing of tattoo machines filled McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre this weekend as participants and spectators both showed for the Kamloops Tattoo Show. Though the primary showcase being fresh ink for all, the event goes far beyond the stencil. Organizers say the event is helping artists, vendors a...

KAMLOOPS - The streets of downtown Kamloops were lined Sunday morning (June 14) as the city's annual Pride Parade returned, bringing together community members, allies, organizations and families for a celebration of inclusion and belonging. "It's really cool to see everyone out on parade day... everyone coming to...

KAMLOOPS - Riverside Park is the place to be this summer as the City of Kamloops hosts a series of outdoor watch parties for the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup. The Canadian leg of the 48-team tournament kicked off Friday (June 12) in Toronto, and some 3,000 kilometres away in downtown Kamloops, it was a sea of red and whit...

KAMLOOPS - More than 1,000 Grade 5 students from across SD73 gathered at the Tk'emlups Powwow Arbour on Thursday (June 11) for the sixth annual district powwow. The event is run as part of the district cultural and identity development priority, with the intent of educating students on the significance of the powwow to...

KAMLOOPS - Western Canada Theatre (WCT) will soon be auditioning new candidates to lead the organization.In an email distributed Tuesday (June 9), the Kamloops theatre company confirms Executive Director Matt Eger "has moved on to new adventures."Eger took over WCT's top job in September, 2024, coming aboard ...

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Pride Week (June 8-14) is officially underway in Kamloops, with community members across the city gathering on Monday (June 8) afternoon to celebrate identity, culture and inclusion as a week of events gets started across the city. The All Our Relations Pride Gathering, held at Moccasin Square Garden, ...

KAMLOOPS - The Imagination Library of Kamloops will be giving out books to 160 local children this year, thanks to a $2,500 donation from the Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak. The program is in its third year as a local partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which aims to promote early literacy in children. &qu...