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Kamloops Komedy Festival kicks off tonight with a pair of shows
KAMLOOPS - Three comedians walk into a brewpub... It's not the set-up for a joke; it's the start of the Kamloops Comedy Festival, which begins tonight with a pair of shows, including a sold-out showca...
Aug 14, 2019 (Left to right) Lars Callieou, Chris Franklin, and Terry North prepare for their opening shows at the Kamloops Komedy Fest. Image Credit: CFJC Today
Paramount Theatre painting marks 31 murals decorating downtown Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Within three days, the latest public art addition in Kamloops has already begun to give downtown a fresh look. Coming from the mind of 31-year-old local artist, Zach Abney, the creation is ...
Aug 09, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds)
Lifestyle, economic benefits expected with Lansdowne Parkade mural
KAMLOOPS - This morning, the City celebrated the completion of the Lansdowne Parkade mural - Community Confluence. With over 80,000 tiles used, it took artist Bill Frymire and his team about two month...
Jul 26, 2019 (Community Confluence mural)
Second annual Buskers Festival brings new talent to Riverside Park
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops International Buskers Festival is in full swing. The second annual event kicked off Thursday evening in Riverside Park and will run through Sunday. Professional street performe...
Jul 26, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Mental health and healing shines through Kamloops artist's work
KAMLOOPS - People are being encouraged to take a moment for themselves today, as part of International Self-Care Day. All part of a growing push for mental health awareness, the day is meant to recogn...
James Peters Jul 24, 2019 (Stace DeWolf works on a painting)
Youth learn to love music through the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music is in its third and final week for 2019. The summer camp, which is in its 41st year, sees kids of all ages and skill levels learn to sing, play ...
Jul 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
Highland Games bring a slice of Scotland to Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - The hills of Sahali were transformed into the Scottish Highlands Saturday, as hundreds descended upon the city for the 12th annual Kamloops Highland Games. There was piping, dancing, drummi...
James Peters Jul 15, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Teen writer touring new book about 2017 Wildfires in support of first responders
KAMLOOPS - For many aspiring authors, writing a book is something that takes years and years, with re-writes and revisions upon re-writes and revisions. For one B.C. teenager, he's already written a t...
Jul 11, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Completed parkade mural expands downtown art scene
KAMLOOPS - Over 80,000 tiles later, downtown drivers and pedestrians now have a full view of the completed mural on the Lansdowne Parkade. The mosaic, Community Confluence, comes from the mind of loca...
Dylana Kneeshaw Jul 03, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
'Spirit of Kamloops' locomotive chugs into summer season
KAMLOOPS - The 'Spirit of Kamloops', the 2141 steam locomotive, is being prepped to give history buffs authentic experiences this summer. With a sold-out Canada Day fireworks ride kicking off the 2019...
Jun 28, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
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