Author: chronicle
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Photo by Robert KoopmansCLEANSING HATE
Hundreds gathered at Chief Louis Crossing on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land Sept. 29, using drums and songs to cleanse the area following a demonstration by the Second Sons, a Canadian, men’s-only white nationalist group. Many at the event wore orange shirts and ribbons for the community cleanse which took place the night before the National…
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Photos by Robert Koopmans
Oct. 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! The theme of this week’s Good News is resilience and recovery.Lisa Imeson shares good news about the 4th Annual Nicholas’ Run/Walk for Youth Mental Health at 9am Nov 7th at Pioneer Park – “Nicholas was a young man I got to know while working at a local…
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Oct. 2026 Events Round-Up
NIGHTLIFE October 17 @ 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Delta Hotel by Marriott Kamloops: Witches Night Out: Spells, Spirits, and Sisterhood. A Little Magic, A Lot of Sisterhood. An evening of magic, connection, cocktails, and celebration. Calling all witches and warlocks! Enjoy an enchanting evening of tarot, rituals, potion-making, shopping, photo opportunities, and witchy fun!…
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PUPPY PROTECTION
We all want to keep our furry friends safe and sound, so consider stopping by the BC SPCA Kamloops Spay Neuter Clinic and BC Pet Registry for free microchip implantation and registration for your pets. “This wildfire season served as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly pets can become separated from their families, and how…
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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…