Tag Archives: Community
Warm-weather interest in outdoor gear arrives early for Kamloops stores
KAMLOOPS - Bikes, kayaks, hiking gear - you name it, Kamloops retailers are experiencing the sequel to last spring's surge in outdoor interest. Consignor Sports owner Ted Desireau says inventory is fa...
Apr 27, 2021
Running a festival during a pandemic showcases films, fun, and learning curves for Kamloops Film Society
KAMLOOPS - It's not the same theatre ambience as the previous 24 years, but the 2021 Kamloops Film Festival has adjusted to new avenues.The Kamloops Film Society (KFS) are showing films at Twin Rivers...
Apr 25, 2021
Man passing through Kamloops during run from Vancouver Island to Ontario, raising funds for children with cancer
KAMLOOPS - Rick Fall is two weeks into his cross-country run to fundraise for charities aimed at assisting children with cancer.The man from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. began running from Victoria, B.C. on...
Apr 24, 2021
Kamloops tourism operators hit with wave of cancellations as travel restrictions kick in
KAMLOOPS - Golf, wine tours - pretty much any staple summer activity that draws visitors to Kamloops has dealt with a steady stream of cancellations this week. Tobiano's Head Golf Professional, Shanno...
Apr 23, 2021
Despite pandemic postponements, still plenty of volunteer spirit in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - It's National Volunteer Week and while many events community members would normally volunteer for have been postponed, their desire to give back has not diminished. CFJC Today spoke to seve...
Apr 21, 2021
'Together We Rise': RIH Foundation launches $35 million fundraising campaign
KAMLOOPS - The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation has set its sights on a $35 million fundraising goal with its new campaign - Together We Rise. The Foundation revealed the latest campaign Wednesday (Ap...
Apr 21, 2021
VIDEO: Kamloops cowboy family helps save wild foal stuck in the mud
KAMLOOPS - On Saturday (April 17), Jordan Camille was out checking some fence lines near the Tk'emlups reservoir, when he came across a small herd of wild horses."Usually they run away," Jordan's wife...
Apr 20, 2021
GINTA: Can a walkable downtown Kamloops be the solution for a better summer?
HAVE YOU FOUND yourself ordering more take-out food lately? Or heading out to one of the many patios that have sprouted all over town on short notice in an effort to help local food business owners we...
Apr 19, 2021
Meeting individuals where they're at for World Autism Month
KAMLOOPS - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a range of conditions that affect one in 66 children in Canada. ASD can be characterized by difficulty with social skills, repetitive behaviours and...
Apr 16, 2021
TRU and Tk’emlúps renew education agreement
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University and Tk'emlps te Secwepemc (TteS) have renewed an agreement that will improve education opportunities for TteS students. In a release Friday (Apri. 16), TRU says t...
Apr 16, 2021
