Author: chronicle
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June 2026 Letters
Council lunches should support multiple caterers Dear Editor: First of all, I enjoy reading the Chronicle! Always some interesting articles and comments. Re: Free meals for City Council, I’m not necessarily opposed, but I do think the catering should be spread around to help varied Kamloops restaurants and caterers. It shouldn’t just support friends of…
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Renowned muralist Archer surveys the finished RED BRIDGE RAVEN mural, painted in collaboration with Vaughn Warren for Kelson Group in downtown Kamloops, May 2026June 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Thank you! – The Davis Wealth Management Team worked with Kamloops Daybreak Rotary to help raise $21,500 for our local YMCA. Funds raised through Daybreak Rotary’s Crabfest Dinner.These funds will primarily be used to help both youth and family programs in Kamloops! Huge Congratulations Brenda! – The…
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June 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE June 5 @ 9 pm to 2 am at the Commodore: Medusa Macs Big BDay Bash! Clear your calendar and come help Kamloops’ own dreadlocked sound selecta, Medusa Mac, celebrate her birthday. Join Lokiii (9-11), Medusa Mac (11-12), and Midas the Fuzzy Cat (12-2) for an epic night of bumpin’ tunes, fun visuals, good…
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Photo by Peter Olsen / Provided by the City of KamloopsBuilding Community
On April 22, 2026, Kamloops City Council recognized 11 residents with Exemplary Service Awards for their outstanding contributions to community life. The awards celebrate individuals whose leadership, volunteerism, and dedication have made Kamloops stronger, more connected, and more resilient. From advancing health care access and emergency response to mentoring youth, strengthening local businesses, and building…
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New original play opens at the Pavilion
Wolf Cull, an original play written and directed by playwright Cheyenne Scott, is now on at the Pavilion Theatre. The latest from Western Canada Theatre, Wolf Cull aims to immerse the audience in a haunting, dream-like world in the round. Playwright Scott was raised in the Kamloops area and took inspiration from hunting trips in…
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Further conduct complaints target mayor
The latest code of conduct investigation into Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson has found he bullied, intimidated and levelled abusive communication at city staff, and also breached his privacy obligations while doing so. The complaint, filed by Coun. Dale Bass, concerns emails sent to city staff and council from the mayor in April and May 2025.…
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May 2026 Letters
Budget comparison not a fair example Dear Editor April’s issue of the Mayor wanting to halt capital projects and Nancy Bepple’s argument that the $133.00 over five years to taxpayers is a bargain. The examples she noted of Riverside Coliseum in 1988 and McArthur Island upgrades of 2003 in costs to the taxpayer made that argument sound…
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18 year old hometown boy Gage Androlick has earned a spot on Team Canada’s U20 Ultimate Frisbee team and will compete at the World Championships in Spain in July 2026.May 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Thank you and well done toTRU student Kayla Hermiston, founder of the Miles for Smiles Cancer foundation and her amazing growing youthful team. The mission and vision of this local foundation: “To support and uplift children and families affected by childhood cancer by combining movement-based fundraising with…
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May 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE May 9 @ 6:00 pm at Kamloops Curling Club: Kamloops Country Kicker. A 19+ country-themed event featuring dance lessons, a mechanical bull, and live music by The Prairie Dogz. Food trucks and bars are on site, with additional activities including a photo booth, midway games, and custom hat bar. The evening begins with instruction…
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Photo by Juli Harland