Author: chronicle
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Photo by Olsen ImagingA Hot Nite for Ribs
August is a big month for events in downtown Kamloops, including two big favourites — Hot Nite in the City from Aug. 8–9 and Ribfest from Aug. 8–10. While this might be the last year for Daybreak Rotary’s involvement in Ribfest, there are hopes that it may still continue.
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The Kamloops Chronicle has been making its presence known in the community recently with booths at the Famers’ Market and Overlander Days. Here Bryan Strome left, visits with Chronicle ad designer Moneca Jantzen and Kamloops Local News Society chair Tom Dickinson. Arjun Singh photoAug. 2025 letters
Dear Editor: We are told daily we are a democracy, but, we do not have democratic governments. We still have colonial rule. A proportional ballot separating the candidate vote from the party vote will destroy that power, by awarding each party the number of seats they should have, according to the popular vote. A federal…
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Aug. 2025 good news round-up
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Ronald McDonald Family Room now open at Royal Inland Hospital: Huge thanks to everyone who donated funds and supported this incredible new addition to our hospital. From the RIH Foundation: The Family Room offers a 1,100-square-foot refuge for families, complete with a comfortable living room for rest and…
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Aug 2025 events round-up
NIGHTLIFE August 9 @ 4:00 to 11:00 pm at Kia Lounge at Sandman Center: Fake African Wedding: Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Fake African Wedding Party, a vibrant cultural celebration filled with music, fashion, dance, and pure joy. Hosted by LAC (Lit Affairs Club), this one-of-a-kind experience brings people together to celebrate…
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Photo by Sean BradyCelebrating Pride
Seymour Street in downtown Kamloops was once again filled with rainbows, flags, and joy on Sunday, June 15 as Kamloops Pride celebrated the day with their annual parade, their seventh. The association’s goal is to promote a more flourishing 2SLGBTQPIA+ community and culture in Kamloops.
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July good news round-up
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Congrats to Stacey Turpin, new Executive Director at BGC (formerly Boys and Girls Club) Kamloops and Williams Lake. From BGC: “For more than two decades, Stacey Turpin has been a familiar and trusted presence behind the scenes at BGC Kamloops and Williams Lake. Now, she’s stepping into the…
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July events round-up
NIGHTLIFE July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26 @ 8:00 pm at the Office Bar and Grill: Kamloops Karaoke League! You don’t need to sign up, you just need to show up. Earn entries for draw prizes, which will take place on Aug. 23 July 10 @ 8:00 pm at the Effie…
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Jeff Viani photoBreak Time
Blake McCallum, Chief Instructor at Tiger Martial Arts, breaks bricks May 23 during black belt testing. McCallum tested to Fourth Dan Black Belt. Tiger Martial Arts teaches Korea’s original mixed martial arts system Teukgong Moosool, a multi-style system combining the best of Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, MMA, Hapkido, and weapons training. The Kamloops club currently…
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June 2025 Letter
Carney meets Trump Dear Editor: Watching the first part of the meeting today on CBC between Mr. Carney and Mr. Trump was the first step toward a new beginning. Following that, Mr. Carney took questions from reporters from the roof top of the Canadian Embassy where all questions were answered. From the get-go it was…
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Good news round-up
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Join us in honouring local hero Jesse Simpson and supporting his ongoing journey to live his best life. His family is throwing a birthday bash and fundraiser for Jesse at Moccasin Square Gardens on July 5! The celebration kicks off at 4 p.m., with a fantastic show…