Author: Anna Montaner
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Kamloops suicide prevention event returns for fourth year
Kamloops will mark World Suicide Prevention Day with its fourth annual community event and optional walk on Sept. 5 at McArthur Island Park. The free gathering will take place from 10 a.m. to noon near the boat launch area at 1655 Island Parkway. No registration is required. The event was first opened to the public…
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Alpenglow Arts Festival part of five-year event strategy for Sun Peaks
Jann Arden will headline the 2026 Alpenglow Arts Festival at Sun Peaks, an event Tourism Sun Peaks hopes will help establish the mountain community as a destination for arts and entertainment beyond the winter season. The festival begins Sept. 18 with Arden and her trio performing at Sun Peaks Centre Stage from 6–9 p.m. The…
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Kamloops prepares to welcome BC’s 55+ Games
Kamloops will welcome more than 3,000 participants from across British Columbia and Yukon when the 55+ BC Games return to the city Sept. 8–12. The five-day event will bring together athletes aged 55 and older for competition, recreation and an opportunity to experience Kamloops as the host community. Ron McCall, president of the 55Plus Games…
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A Century of Service: Kamloops Legion Marks 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Legion
One hundred years is a remarkable milestone, and in 2026 the Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating that milestone across Canada. In Kamloops, that anniversary offered an opportunity to reflect on a century of supporting veterans, serving communities, and preserving the spirit of remembrance that has defined the organization since its founding. The Royal Canadian Legion’s…
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65,000 menstrual products headed to Thompson-Nicola-Cariboo
The United Way BC provincial drive surpasses collection goal, but demand for menstrual products continues to outpace supply More than 65,000 menstrual products are being distributed to organizations across the Thompson Nicola Cariboo region through United Way BC’s 2026 Period Promise campaign, helping improve access to essential supplies for people experiencing period poverty. The regional…
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The BC Wildlife Park’s splash park has been reimagined as part of the 60th anniversary. Photo by Olsen ImagingBC Wildlife Park marks 60th anniversary with major Rotary investment
The BC Wildlife Park is celebrating six decades of wildlife conservation, education, and community support while looking ahead to a new chapter with a reimagined splash park funded in part through local Rotary clubs. The park officially opened on Aug. 16, 1966, and has grown into one of British Columbia’s best-known wildlife facilities. The first…
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Street performers return to Kamloops for Buskers Festival
Seventh annual event introduces new after-hours market while continuing to showcase international talent at Riverside Park The Kamloops International Buskers Festival is set to return to Riverside Park from July 24– 26, bringing three days of live entertainment, international performers, and family-friendly fun to the city. Now in its seventh year, the festival has become…
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Photo by Olsen ImagingKamloopa Powwow marks 45 years of culture, connection, and celebration
The 45th annual Kamloopa Powwow will return to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc from June 26–28, bringing together hundreds of dancers, drummers, vendors and spectators for three days of celebration, culture and community. Hosted by the Kamloopa Powwow Society at the Kamloopa Powwow Arbour, the event is expected to welcome close to 500 dancers and drummers from…
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TrueTech Trials debuts as a hit in Kamloops
New family-friendly event draws crowds and sets the stage for the return of the Chuwels Challenge The Greater Kamloops Motorcycle Association (GKMA) is celebrating the success of its first-ever TrueTech Trials event, a new addition to the local dirt biking scene that emphasized accessibility, community, and fun over competition. Led by first-year president James Becker,…
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Photo by Dylan SherrardBuilding strong communities through outdoor recreation
ORCBC conference in Kamloops will bring together recreation leaders from across B.C. Outdoor recreation leaders from across British Columbia will gather in Kamloops this spring for the 2026 conference hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia. The event, titled Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation, will take place May 20–22 at Thompson Rivers…