Tag Archives: Community

1000 Ways to Heal: Orange Shirt Day
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
Sep 16, 2025

District Parent Advisory Council demands more investment in student supports
KAMLOOPS - The School District 73 Board of Trustees annouced a budget surplus that was much larger than expected. This budget was not without critique, and District Parent Advisory Council president B...
James Peters Sep 12, 2025

Kamloops Food Bank hosting drive-thru breakfast fundraiser Friday morning
KAMLOOPS - Staff and volunteers for the Kamloops Food Bank will be up early Friday morning (Sept. 12) for this year's drive-thru breakfast in support of the Starfish Backpack program. Starfish Backpac...
Dylana Kneeshaw Sep 11, 2025

On World Suicide Prevention Day - and every day - help is available
KAMLOOPS - September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is also National Suicide Prevention Week. Mental health organizations are taking the opportunity to spread awareness about protecting ment...
Victor Kaisar Sep 10, 2025

Kamloops drivers urged to slow down in school zones ahead of back-to-school
KAMLOOPS - The speed limit around school zones is 30 kilometres per hour, and at South Sahali Elementary Wednesday (Sept. 10), volunteers from Kamloops Crime Prevention were reminding drivers to adher...
Sep 10, 2025

SD73 sees brighter short-term financial outlook even as storm clouds loom on the horizon
KAMLOOPS - The 2024-25 audited budget was released on Monday evening (Sept. 8) during the regular Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education meeting. The budget saw a surplus, which was able to cover the de...
Sep 09, 2025

Applications open Tuesday as 2025 Kamloops Santa Claus Parade scheduled for November 23
KAMLOOPS - The annual Santa Claus Parade will take over the streets of downtown Kamloops in late November, but organizers will begin taking applications from prospective entrants later today (Sept. 9)...
Victor Kaisar Sep 09, 2025

Third annual Every Child Matters game brings superstars to Kamloops to talk hockey, reconciliation
KAMLOOPS - Saturday evening (Sept. 6), Sandman Centre was host to the third annual Every Child Matters hockey game. The event was not just about hockey but about continuing the conversation around tru...
James Peters Sep 08, 2025

1000 Ways to Heal: Indigenous Art
Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their hea...
Sep 08, 2025

Parkinson Superwalk set for Riverside Park Saturday
KAMLOOPS - This Saturday (Sept. 6), dozens of Kamloops residents will make their way to Riverside Park for the 35th annual Parkinson Superwalk. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for the Parki...
Sep 05, 2025

Our Community
Week in Review
Week in Review: Week of May 18, 2026
May 23, 2026

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Perfect Patio Plants
Two & Out
PETERS: Less bullying, more empathy will go a long way toward a better Kamloops
May 22, 2026
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: May 21, 2026
May 22, 2026

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Basket & Container Stuffers
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: April Labour Force Survey shows B.C.'s resilience
May 20, 2026
Question of the Week
Do you think the federal government should revive the Canadian Forces Snowbirds by acquiring new fleet of aircraft?
May 19, 2026