KAMLOOPS - With temperatures rising across the province, the BC SPCA is urging people to never leave their pets in hot vehicles, even if its just to run a quick errand."They can develop heatstroke quickly and it can take even, sometimes even only five minutes, depending on how hot it is and also depends on the pet...

KAMLOOPS - Eighty-one years ago today, Allied Forces conducted the largest amphibious attack in military history, simultaneously storming five beaches in Normandy, France. Canada was tasked with taking Juno Beach, widely thought of as the second hardest objective to take from German forces behind the United States on O...

KAMLOOPS - The Legion was given the freedom of the city in Kamloops back in 1986, this Friday (June 5) ahead of the BC/Yukon Legion Command Conference this weekend, the legion will exercise that freedom.The ceremony will begin at City Hall where the deputy mayor of Kamloops will read a proclamation, allowing the legion...

KAMLOOPS - The B.C. government says a number of initiatives in the Kamloops area will benefit from a provincial grant that is aimed at preventing crime, advancing healing and enhancing public safety.The B.C. Ministry of Public Safety said Thursday (June 5) it is providing $7.5-million in grants towards 166 community-le...

KAMLOOPS - A momentous Monday evening (June 2) for the Kamloops Heritage Railway Society (KHR) as the 2141 steam locomotive emerged from storage for the first time in nearly six years. KHR Leader of Railway Development Jordan Popadynetz said the milestone followed the successful completion of nondestructive testing (ND...

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops residents are being encouraged to sign up for the annual ParticipACTION Community Challenge, which runs through the month of June. In a statement, the City says will be competing for the $100,000 grand prize, which will be awared to Canada's Most Active Community. "The national initiative encou...

KAMLOOPS - Downtown Kamloops will be bustling this weekend as the Fifth Annual Hoops in the Loops will tip off this weekend.The 3-on-3 basketball tournament will transform multiple blocks of Victoria Street into a buzzing atmosphere with athletes, vendors and the community. Both male and female divisions from Grades Fo...

KAMLOOPS - On Sunday, (June 1), citizens of Kamloops are invited to the Kidney Walk at McDonald Park. Taking place across Canada, the event is looking to help support families and people in need by raising money to get them access to important care.The walk's goal is to spread awareness and promote kidney donation to t...

KAMLOOPS - The fifth annual Amazing Race to Inclusion took over downtown Kamloops on Friday (May 30), with 21 teams completing challenges throughout the morning. Approximately 8 million people in Canada live with one or more disabilities. The Amazing Race to Inclusion provides an opportunity for people to experience th...

KAMLOOPS - A busy Friday (May 30) for Western Canada Theatre (WCT) as it released its schedule for its 50th anniversary season, and announced the hiring of a new Artistic Director. Executive Director Matt Eger says the theme for this year's all-Canadian season is Breaking Ground. "Basically what we've decided to t...

MERRITT, B.C. - Arnie Narcisse, an 11-year survivor of Canada's Indian Residential School system, has published a new book with the help of his community. Launching it at NVIT Wednesday (May 28), Narcisse had members from his family and community share stories and celebrate the release of the book. The book Hard to be ...

KAMLOOPS - One of the oldest cemeteries in Kamloops, along Pleasant Street, will be 125 years old this weekend (May 25). A commemoration will include a new flower garden display, educational presentations and biographies of the people who are buried there - all contributed by local community organizations. The headston...

KAMLOOPS - The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is set to return to the Tournament Capital Centre this Sunday (May 25), raising money for the Alzheimer's Society of BC. The event is the organization's largest fundraiser and donations are used to pay for programs and services for families impacted by dementia, ...

KAMLOOPS - Two-time Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sydor has been open about his battle with addiction and his path to wellness and recovery. Now his family is getting involved in an attempt to encourage and inspire others. The Sydors are partnering with Day One Society to host a fundraising breakfast on Monday (May 26) a...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

What began as a three-day campaign back in 2018 is now a well-established week-long initiative focused on feeding families in need across Western Canada.Starting Thursday, grocery shoppers can support local food banks by purchasing Western Family products at four Pattison Food Group retailers.All Save-On-Foods, Buy-Low...

KAMLOOPS - With a hint of summer around the corner, water parks in Kamloops will open a week ahead of schedule. The City of Kamloops announced the water parks at McDonald Park, Prince Charles Park, Riverside Park and Westsyde Centennial Park will open on Friday, May 23. The city notes the season for water parks starts ...

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) will officially be launching a new mobile app on Tuesday (May 20) where people will be able to access library services and manage their accounts. Chief Librarian Judy Moore told the TNRD Board on Thursday (May 15) that the new app, which has been tested by staff fo...

KAMLOOPS - On Monday morning (May 12), Literacy in Kamloops hosted its 14th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee. This was a kickoff event for the Raise a Reader campaign while also being a reminder about the importance of literacy in people's lives.Eighteen local businesses, service clubs and organizations from around the c...

KAMLOOPS - Nearly two dozen families with children on the autism spectrum were at Kamloops Airport Saturday (May 10) morning for the inaugural Autism Aviation Day in the Tournament Capital. The event, which was organized by the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) in collaboration with Air Canada, gave 20 families the opportun...

KAMLOOPS - McDonald's locations around Kamloops and Merritt have been 'all hands on deck' for Thursday's (May 8) McHappy Day fundraiser, with an extra focus on where the money raised will be helping this year. The Ronald McDonald Family Room is expected to open next month at Royal Inland Hospital, which will serve hund...

KAMLOOPS - As politicians and doctors grapple with the proposed Kamloops Cancer Centre, a group of Kamloops residents is working to improve patient outcomes and help them through the process. The Kamloops Supportive Care Society is hoping to open a brick-and-mortar location in the community to help cancer patients and ...

KAMLOOPS - The long-awaited Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops will officially open its doors on June 13. Brandy Gozda-Sekhon, the owner/operator of McDonald's restaurants in Kamloops and Merritt, says the Kamloops Family Room will allow families to be close to their children w...

KAMLOOPS - United Way BC's annual Period Promise campaign kicked off earlier this month, running until May 31. This year's campaign is working to combat the growing rate of people in the local area who are experiencing period poverty.The campaign provides period products to agencies whose clients may be living in pover...

KAMLOOPS - Tuesday evening (May 6), a vigil was held at McDonald Park for the victims of the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. The deaths of 11 people and injuries to more than 20 have sparked a period of mourning for the Filipino community across the world and in Kamloops."To the Filipino community, we see that ev...