Category: Community
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The City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Awards are coming soon. Nominate someone today!Mar. 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! There are so many deserving people! Nominate someone for a City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Award: “Each year, City Council formally acknowledges individuals who have dedicated their time and service to the City. The selected citizens receive an Exemplary Service Award as formal recognition of their contributions…
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Westmount students to return before May
Months of bus rides and sharing space in other schools are almost at an end as Westmount elementary students have been given a date for when their school’s doors will reopen. Repairs will be complete and the children back in their respective classrooms no later than April 30, and hopefully sooner, said Jelena Hansen, chair…
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Former fire chief dies after cancer battle
The legacy of a former – and fallen – Kamloops Fire and Rescue chief continues to live on in the hearts of his family and fellow firefighters. Neil Moroz, who served with Kamloops Fire and Rescue for 28 years, died last month following a battle with occupational cancer. The Kamloops Professional Fire Fighters’ Association confirmed…
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World Down Syndrome Day to be celebrated on March 21
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated annually on March 21, a date selected to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome. With this annual day approaching the Thompson Nicola Ups and Downs Society (TNUDS), along with the entire global community of Down Syndrome Organizations, individuals and families with Down…
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The importance of weights
If you are a senior, your book club probably doesn’t spend much time talking about weightlifting. But here’s the thing: the science tells us — kinesiologists, doctors, trainers — weights give you the biggest bang for your buck when you want to get stronger, more fit and healthier. That’s especially true for seniors and compound…
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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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Finding the courage to just exhale
It has been almost a year since I stepped away from a career that shaped nearly two decades of my life. Seventeen years of classrooms, curriculum design, early mornings, late-night emails, and the steady rhythm of being needed in a way that was visible and measurable. When I left, I braced myself for longing. I…
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Ryan Weichel is celebrating one year of the Ryan from Kamloops video podcast.Feb. 2026 Good News
Still more to celebrate in Kamloops this month! Hudson Williams takes the world by storm: It’s amazing how quickly a TV show can gain popularity and change the life of the people involved forever. Congratulations to Kamloops educated (Beattie and Sahali Secondary) Hudson Williams for his great success in a lead role in the hit…
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St. John Ambulance is ‘more than putting on a band-aid’
Charlie, Marlee and Scout stole my heart. Each welcomed me gently, calmly and I in turn gave them each a pat and scratch. They are part of the St. John Ambulance (SJA) Therapy Dog Division 1113, a vital program that brings comfort to the Kamloops community. Currently the Kamloops SJA has 25 therapy Dog Teams…
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Loving the Grasslands returns with expanded program
The rolling grasslands of British Columbia’s Interior may look quiet at first glance, but they are among the most ecologically important, and most threatened, landscapes in the province. On Feb. 5, community members will gather to celebrate and protect these ecosystems at Loving the Grasslands 2026, the Grasslands Conservation Council of BC’s signature annual fundraiser.…