Author: chronicle
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ENDING STIGMA
Kamloops will once again mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a community event and optional walk on Sept. 5 at McArthur Island Park. This event, now in its fourth year, is for people who have been affected by suicide or who would like to learn more, and is intended to help reduce the stigma around…
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Sept 2026 Letters
Imagine a trafficless Victoria Street Editor: Regarding Mel Rothenburger’s comments about the Seymour Street and Lansdown Street one ways. I may have an idea that could end the discussion. Making Seymour a two-way street again would create an imbalance of traffic lanes and create more congestion on Seymour. I would propose turning Victoria Street from Second to Sixth…
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This year’s Terry Fox run is taking place on Sept. 20. From left are Robert Klarich, CFJC TV Midday Host Tania Cronin, and Sue Steenson.Sept 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! The Interior Authors Group released its latest anthology, Colours of Canada, in July 2026: “In the IAG’s twenty-year history, our writers have created seven anthologies, releasing our Colours of Canada anthology in July. We are eclectic writers who connect during monthly meetings held at the North Shore…
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Sept. 2026 Events round-up
NIGHTLIFE September 25 @ 7:00 pm at Night Shift on Fifth: The Backstreet Butches are taking you back to the gymnasium dance floor with a Backstreet themed drag show followed by Butch Video Dance! You don’t want to miss these butch boi kings of your wet dreams, inspired by The Backstreet Boys. Dress to channel…
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Photo by Olsen Imaging60 YEARS OF WILDLIFE
It was birthday cake for young and old on Aug. 3 during the BC Wildlife Park’s 60th anniversary celebration. The event coincided with their annual BC Bear Day celebrations and visitors were able to take part in a variety of family activities, educational programming, and commemorative events. The celebration included the unveiling of a new…
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Aug. 2026 Letters
Samaritans help local woman Dear Editor: On June 30 at 7:30 p.m., I was in a car accident in the intersection of Tranquille Rd, Fortune Dr., and 8th St. I was alone and terrified when the two cars hit and my car was instantly full of smoke. I thought it was on fire. Right away there…
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Good News Aug. 2026
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! The Kamloops Courthouse Gallery Artisan’s Co-Op is proud to announce the successful conclusion of “The Lost Earring Project,” an inspiring initiative that raised $4,058 for the Kamloops Y Women’s Emergency Shelter. The Kamloops Chronicle collected Post-It Notes on a good news board at our booth during Canada…
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August 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE August 12 @ 7:00 pm at Bright Eye Brewing, Rebellious Unicorns presents: Ella’s Naughty Drag Bingo! Join Rebellious Unicorns for a riotous evening of drag, daubers, and deliciously inappropriate prizes at Naughty Drag Bingo! With Ella Lamoureux at the mic, expect Debauchery, cheek, and a few questionable life choices, just how they like it.…
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Photo by Macie Stankoven.FOR THE WIN
Logan Stankoven and the Carolina Hurricanes took home the Stanley Cup last month after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2. Stankoven is the first player from Kamloops to do so since Mark Recchi in 2011.
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July 2026 Letters
Guaranteed liveable income can resolve homelessness Dear Editor, Arjun Singh’s op-ed in your June publication raised the issue about homelessness and the view that the community will never end the problem. He is right, of course. The community did not create homelessness. In fact, back in the ‘60s we expected it would go away. But…