Author: Anna Montaner
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Celebrating Canada through culture, Tapestry Festival returns for its fourth year
As Kamloops’ Tapestry Festival enters its fourth year, McDonald Park will once again be transformed into a vibrant celebration of global culture, with music, food, art, and performances highlighting both international traditions and Canadian pride. The Tapestry Festival was originally envisioned as a street fair on Tranquille Road, but when the COVID-19 pandemic halted public…
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Kamloops gears up for Multiple Myeloma March
Kamloops residents will have the opportunity to come together at Riverside Park on Sept. 7 for the annual Multiple Myeloma March, a nationwide event aimed at raising awareness, supporting patients, and funding critical research for the rare and incurable blood cancer. The event is open to participants of all ages, including families, friends, and even…
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Photo by Frank LucaBrewLoops Craft Beverage and Music Festival celebrates 10 years in Kamloops
The BrewLoops Craft Beverage & Music Festival returns to Kamloops for its 10th year, promising two days of music, craft drinks, food, and community spirit. Held in the heart of Kamloops on Oct. 3 and 4, the festival continues to thrive as a grassroots celebration, operated entirely by volunteers through the BrewLoops Cultural Development Society,…
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Stacy Owen, left, and Jennifer Brown-Binns are helping to bring Lemonade Day to KamloopsYouth entrepreneurship program launches in Kamloops
A nationally recognized youth entrepreneurship initiative is coming to Kamloops for the first time this summer. Lemonade Day, a free program that teaches children business and leadership skills through the experience of running a lemonade stand, officially launches in the city on Aug. 22. The program, which began in 2007, has reached over one million…
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Midweek market busier than ever shifts back to street setup
Kamloops’ Midweek Market has transitioned to its on-the-street setup, with Victoria Street closed between 4th and 5th Avenues every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 22. Drivers are advised to use caution in the area, though nearby parking, including the TNRD Parkade and Plaza Hotel lot, remains accessible. Now a staple of…
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Photo by Sean BradyKamloops Pride celebrates community
Almost a decade has passed since Kamloops celebrated its first pride parade in 2017, and it has become a significant annual event commemorating the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in town. The Kamloops Pride Society, a non-profit organization, has organized events throughout the years, including the much-awaited Pride Week, but their story began 30 years ago. The original…
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Kamloops’ RareBirds House co-op comes to an end
A bold experiment in communal living in Kamloops is coming to an end. After more than a decade of shared meals, deep collaboration, and cohabitation under one roof, the RareBirds Housing Co-op is closing down, bringing with it reflections on what the experience meant and what might come next. Founded in 2011 and officially opening…
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The original graduating class from the nursing program at Thompson Rivers University, then known as Cariboo College.TRU celebrates 50 years of graduate nurses
The Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing is marking a significant milestone this year as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first graduating class. To commemorate the occasion, TRU Nursing is inviting the public to join a special day of activities designed to honour the school’s past, present, and future contributions to the healthcare…