Category: Community
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Volunteers Naya and Monica Macaulyin pose in front of the Cowboy Cabin that the BC Interior Community Foundation has built in the TNRD atrium as part of the 2025 Christmas Cheer Donation Station.Dec. 2025 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! The Perfect Cribbage Hand at the Shores!: We received this note in the mail – “The odds of getting a perfect 29-point hand in cribbage are approximately 1 in 649,740 (according to Google). Many people play all their lives without ever having a perfect hand. Imagine the…
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Local association tackles misconceptions of homeless shelters in Kamloops
CMHA’s Merit Place is a 24-hour emergency shelter providing beds to those who need them most “They’re busing the homeless in from Edmonton, don’t you know?” an acquaintance exclaimed. Immediately, I had visions of criminality, poor souls overdosing on the sidewalks, and people sleeping in stairwells. But are busloads of homeless people actually coming to…
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School food program helps students
More families are struggling to make ends meet, which is why the Kamloops-Thompson School District took advantage of federal and provincial funding to take the pressure off parents and ensure students are well fed. The district’s School Food Program aims to reduce the stigma about hungry students while coming up with creative ways to ensure…
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Seniors’ Light Tour brings festive cheer to December
The City of Kamloops is gearing up to welcome hundreds of local seniors for a beloved holiday tradition The annual Seniors’ Light Tour returns on Friday, Dec. 12. from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., offering a festive and memorable evening for seniors across the community. Hosted by the city and powered by dedicated volunteers, this…
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Christmas in the quiet spaces
Loving an addicted child from a distance December tries very hard to convince us that life should sparkle. The world presents a polished, cheerful version of the holidays, as though a few twinkle lights and familiar songs can smooth over heartbreak, fear, or the unmistakable ache of loving someone who feels painfully out of reach.…
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Sally Whitson’s beauty baskets are legendary. Photo by Juli HarlandChristmas Amalgamated continues to bring magic to Kamloops families in need
The holidays are upon us, families are making plans, friends are plotting shenanigans, traditions are in full force, and people are getting ready to celebrate the holidays in the best ways they know how. And in an unassuming storefront on the North Shore, Christmas Amalgamated has started its work again, just as it has for…
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Preparing your garden for winter interest while preparing for spring
Master Gardeners are part of a network of not-for-profit associations throughout North America. Members share a common interest – a passion for gardening and a willingness to share (at no cost) environmentally responsible gardening knowledge within their communities. Operating under the umbrella of the British Columbia Master Gardeners, the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners chapter was…
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Just some of the produce rescued by the Kamloops Food Policy Council’s Gleaning Abundance Program.RIH receives donation from Butler Family
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! A Legacy of Generosity: The Butler Family’s $1 Million Gift: Thanks to Marisa Bertoli from the Royal Inland Hospital for sending this news: “In 1975, Joe and June Butler started Butler Auto & RV Centre in Kamloops with two cars and a dream. Over decades, their business became synonymous with integrity,…
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New Thompson Rivers University president Dr. Airini. Photo provided by Thompson Rivers UniversityNew TRU president meets struggles head-on
Thompson Rivers University president Dr. Airini is a whitewater kayaker who finds tranquility in eddies and chutes. “You’ve got to commit to the rapid, though if you’re going to do it, you’re going to do it well,” said Airini, noting Clearwater is among her favourite places to paddle. “For me, in those sorts of times,…
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Photo submitted by Tourism KamloopsTourism Kamloops wins showcased on international stage
It’s been an exciting few months for Tourism Kamloops, with two major awards shining a spotlight on the city and giving the local tourism team a well-earned moment of recognition on both the national and international stage. “It’s been an exciting last couple of months, bringing celebration and focus on some of the key campaigns,”…