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Huge crowds welcome return of Falkland Stampede
FALKLAND, B.C. - The 102nd edition of the Falkland Stampede saw record crowds over the course of the long weekend.The stampede made its return after almost three years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
May 25, 2022
'Answers are still needed': One year later, Tk'emlups honours Le Estcwicwéy̓
Support services are in place for residential school survivors and their families here.TK'EMLUPS - It has now been one year since Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS) received confirmation from a ground-penetr...
May 24, 2022
WATCH: Tk'emlúps honours Le Estcwicwé'y
Support services are in place for residential school survivors and their families here. TK'EMLUPS - Hundreds of community members are gathered at the Tk'emlps powwow arbour today (May 23) to reflect o...
May 23, 2022
Tk’emlúps, City of Kamloops, TNRD unveil new downtown crosswalk honouring truth and reconciliation
KAMLOOPS - Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS), the City of Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) have joined together for a new orange crosswalk in the city's downtown. The crosswalk was ...
May 20, 2022
United Way BC president says organization still focused on local not-for-profits after amalgamation
KAMLOOPS - Almost eleven months ago, six regional United Way organizations across the province became a single entity - United Way BC (UWBC). "It now covers, serves most of British Columbia," UWBC Pre...
May 18, 2022
Annual McHappy Day fundraiser satisfies Kamloops' fast food cravings — for a good cause
KAMLOOPS - Wednesday (May 11) is McHappy Day across Canada and in Kamloops all McDonald's locations are working to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. A portion of the sales from every me...
May 11, 2022
Blazers prepared for tough test as playoff series vs Giants shifts to Langley
KAMLOOPS - With a perfect record on the line, the Kamloops Blazers are in Langley tonight (May 10) taking on the Giants. After a sweep of the Spokane Chiefs, the Blazers won the first two games of the...
May 10, 2022
UWBC aims to collect 700,000 menstrual products for its Period Promise campaign
KAMLOOPS - United Way British Columbia (UWBC) launched its Period Promise campaign for 2022 Thursday (May 5) morning.The non-profit organization says it's working with communities in B.C.'s Interior, ...
May 05, 2022
"We can see inequities as they're happening": Advocates welcome introduction of B.C.'s Anti-Racism Data Act
KAMLOOPS - This week the province introduced a new act that aims to paint a better picture of how people in B.C. experience the legal system, healthcare, education and society. The Anti-Racism Data Ac...
May 03, 2022
Block party and 3-on-3 basketball tournament return to downtown Kamloops next month
KAMLOOPS - On the first weekend of June, back in 2019, the 300-block of Victoria Street was shut down for a block party and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. After a two-year pandemic-related hiatus, bo...
May 02, 2022
